The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-09-23
SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION
. OF THE
HOrticulturaland POmOlOgicalSOciet
OPENING LAST NIGHT.

The second annual exhibition of this
Society was commenced at their rooms, in
Stearns's building, opposite the post-office,
last night.
The members Of the Society had endea-
vored to make this exhibition success, and
we were glad to see that SO many had been
willing to encourage them by sending IN
their contributions. Everything was ar
ranged in good taste, and the rooms pre-
sented most pleasing appearance.
In stroll through the rooms we noted
down many articles worthy of mention, and
hope that no contributors name or article
is omitted which ought to have been noticed.
HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL 1MrLE-
MENTs.
In this department there was only one
contributor, Mr.. Lewis Hill, whose contri-
buttons consisted of q fountain clothes
washer, a copper coal 5cuttle, shovels,
churns, straw chairs, corn-shellers, q rotary
churn, and several other articles. These
articles reflected great credit upon the
manufacturers for whom he is agent.
ORCHARD PRODUCTS.
In this class quite variety of articles
were presented, and the contributors were
more numerous than in the first class. We
append list of contributors together with
the articles sent by each: Mrs. R. II. Dib-
rell, three varieties of grapes DR.. Gull
len, one box of cranberry vines; A. Piz-
zini s. Co., lot Of ripe pears and several
jars of brandy pears; and F. Davis s. Co.,
-
plums, cherries, apricots, and grapes.
From an examination of this collection Of
fruit it will be at once evident that greater
attention has been paid to the cultivation
of orchard products in this State than ever
before. Such luscious pears, nice, large
apples, and fine, ripe grapes, are rarely seen
in this section.
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
There was most tempting and beautiful
display of flowers of oil kinds; indeed, we
have never seen q more choice and rare
collection. The crosses of flowers and the
bouquets and floral decorations presented
by Messrs. Allan Il Johnson were especially
worthy of attention. The following are
the contributors to this department Mrs.
L. M. Lee sent in beautiful Syrian lentele,
an exotic plant; Messrs. Allan & Johnson
contributed large collection Of rose bushes,
geraniums, bouquets, and flowers Of all
sorts.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
We arc happy to be compelled to say that
it would be impossible to discriminate be-
tween the articles contributed in this
department without seeming to wish to
make invidious distinctions. The ladies
are always ready to assist in every good
work, and in this exhibition housewives
seem to have We'd with each other in pre-
senting the incest selection Of household
products we have seen collected in this city
since the close of the war. The following
is the list of contributors:
Mrs. E. Seune, bottle chow-chow; A. S. Mad
dox, beehive and jar of honey VIM. Coulltng,
three jars jelly and bottle of tomato catsup; VIM.
G. Taylor, apple melon Mrs. N. c. G. Morrison;
rolls Mrs. Rcbecca Wyatt, three loayes of breat
and batch of rolls Mrs. l.. NJ. Lee, two loaVes o.
Wm B. Isaaes, basket OF bread Sa' &C. Mrs g.
Barksdalc, cakes, watllcs, and bread; Mrs j. X.
Caskie, basket of biscuit Mrs. n. C. Read, cake
eod o Mrs basket K, pf of
Mrs. NJ. A. Harper, ounce preserves Mrs: L. B.
Crowdcr, ten pounds OF butter; Mrs. NJ. Blair, pan
of rolls and turn-orers A. PizZini " Co, candies.
preserves, and candy ornaments Mrs. J. l.. VII,
iiams cake and bread; Mrs VIM. 3. Isaacs
sponge cake W. l.. Fleming, worm CONNECTIONS.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
There was quite grand display in this
department, and all sorts Of articles were
to be found in it. 1t is, indeed, encour-
aging to see that so great an impetus has
been given to the manufacture OF our own
fa No
certain Indication that our people ore be-
ginning to rely upon themselves could be
found than this large exhibition Of domes-
tic manufactures. The number of con-
tributors was very numerous, and we give
below list Of those who sent in articles:
Miss c. Doerninger, crochet counterpane Mrs.
J. Lundln, crochet worsted flowers; Mrs. j. NJ.
Sheppard, homemade rug, log-cabin quilt; Miss
Il. Adams, live pair cotton hose; George Bel
Holmes, train cars -four pieces; Mrs. f. NJ.
French, bead embroidery Mrs. ". z. Edmonds,
crochetcd quilt: Messrs. Cardwcll & Friedley,
cider press Mrs. Walker, hearth rug, Mrs,
James p Br9wne hearth rgs Mrs; BELL d;oDe SeG
cedar buckets; Gregory II Co., four stoves
Watt 4 knight, seven ploughs, castings, &c.
Miss ~. A. Genet one pair picture frames
r, l.. Williams, hardware, steam gauges, coach
materials case brass works, &C.. S. y. Cottrell K
Co., saddles, brides, harness, &C.; George A.
coton ] and woolen mills, three pieces cottol cloth
George Darby, two sewing machines L. 4. Gibbs
sewing machine; Robert Reid statuette; ". W.
Tribbett, seven jars of candy; Mrs. j. Z. Burton,
pair CATERS, two pairs woollen hose pair silk hose
and rag carpet &. II. Brown, sewing machine.
LADIES' ORNAMENTAL WORK.
This department is always the most
attractive of every exhibition Of the same
nature as this, and our ladies determined
that this year it should not be their fault
il it did not preserve its interest for visit
ors; and an examination of all the articles
presented will show how admirably they
have succeeded. The following are among
the list of contributors and contributions
in this department:
Co.. lot stationery, telescouc, etc. Miss NJ. F
Wingo, infants shirt; Charles Creme two paint
ings, on glass; Mrs, W; S: Taylor, infant
Mrs. A. +. Voolfolk, net collar and tidy; Mrs: 2
4. Woods, wax flowers Mrs. James *. Caskie
Infants cloak Mrs. R. b. Greene, crochet work
Mrs. NJ. G. Morrison, carriage blanket, kni
talma, dozen mats, pair Of doylies, ETC.. Mis-
Mollic z. Darracott, three pieces French work
Miss Mss T Nj. b. Nj Morris, 'v worked baskets: Miss
eoWn MSFn'S' yoRes; is; Miss & B. Alsop, eoanterpsns
F. Rosenbaum, carriage cover; Miss B. Rosen
baum, crochet table cover and fancy basket Mis-
Giles, afghan and sacque; Miss VI. j. Gilham
pencil drawing; Mrs. Peyton Johnston, baske
wax work; MISS r. c. Moore, tapestry picture,
Mrs Sampson JONES' shirt; Mrs. K: c: Crawford
two Cttonans; Mrs. William 6: Paine, piano
| stool cover Miss Mary Bowers, pearl palntin;
and frame first eifortl and Grecian oil painting
Mrs. McGulre, two pictures Mrs. j. T. johnson
mats, talma, card-case, &c. Miss Is. A. Beyeridge
| specimen needle work Major j. II. Claiborne
hair work.
GRAPE WINES, ETC.
The culture of grape vines has engaged
the attention Of our farmers for the las
year or two, and that some of them hav,