Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-29
The Horticultural Exhibition.

AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
| Tho Premium Committee of the Horticultural
Society," make the following report:--
We have examined the articles exhibited. and
while much pleased with their general excellence
would specify those worthy of special mention
or award.
In the department of Vegetables we have
awarded -
The first premium for the best general display
including fine specimens of beats, carrots,
onions, and pars1ins, to Thos. Dougherty, gard
ener to Chas. w. Rowland.
Also first premium to Robt. Salisbury gard
ener to the Misses Shipley, for the greatest vari-
ETY.. This collection comprises few beautiful
samples of each of a large number of vegetables
and reflects great credit on the contributor.
A first premium to John Vandever for
bushel of white mercer potatoes. The plump
white sides of these .praties" will bring tears Of
rapture to tho eyes of any Ilishman who beholds
them.
Special notice to Chas paschalI for few very
fine potatoes, in too small quantity to entitle
them to premium.
A first premium to Jas. II. Horecker for an
excellent display Of sweet potatoes. Also special
mention to Wilbur T. Hoffecker for some sweet
potatoes and popcorn" a boys first attempt at
gardening; This first attempt is very creditable
and should encourage the young farmer to be-
come contributor to future horticultural fairs.
We also have awarded
A first premium to Bernard Phillips for the
best collection Of pumpkins, sluashes and cit
rons.
A first premium to VIM Sayers gardener to Mrs.
Alfred DUPONT, for the best tomatoes, onions and
egS-plants. The egg-plants are really magnificent
and form worthy pedestal for classic statue,
the work OF " Ann Jane Smith. This statue is
"fearfully and wonderfully made" The head
and face are cut out of an eggplant, the dress
of cabbage leaves encircled by sash of potatoes
while over the breast cross hangs from neck
lace Of cranberries bespeaking pious character
belied by the naughty toss Of her head, and the
jaunty hat which presses her right temple. We
anticipate heated competition between the
Funny Man " the Laughing Man and other
virtuosos, when the statue sput up for sale, one
gentleman has been heard to say lie will bid any
amount rather than lose t-a fact to be remem-
bered at the sale.
We also award -
A special mention to Ephraim Magsrgal for
some lima beans and tomatoes in too small
quantity to entitle them to premium.
first premium to Mrs. Win. Kirby for some
fine radishes.
A first premium to jas. II. Hoirecker for
stalk of corn IL feet high
Special mention of three stalks of corn con-
tanning II ears to John W. Day.
With respect to the fruits the committee have
been delighted with the beauty and excellence
of the specimens exhibited Perhaps our minds
are prejudiced in their favor by the pleasure Of
tasting the choice samples.
We have awarded =
A first premium to Robert Salisbury for a num-
ber OF varieties of ndtire grape, and to the same
honorable mention of plate of Concord grapes
A first premium to Dougherty gardener to j.
T. Cause, for the best display of .forpign grapes.
One cluster of white grapes in this collection is
superb.
second premium to Thos. Dougherty, gar
dener to Chas w. Rowland, for the second best
display of foreign grapes, and
A third premium to j. w. Mackey, gardener
to Dr. Allen V. Leslie of New Castle for the
next best display.
Special mention OF some fine "Black Ham,
burgs, and plate OF figs, is due to Robert
Salisbury. Also of '' Hunter Melon to the
same.
The committee acknowledge the receipt of
two handsome clusters of foreign grapes from
7. Dougherty. Jr., gardener to Mrs. Norris.
These received too late for premium.
The grape table is very attractive, and its con-
tents shed an appetizing fragrance about it.
The display OF pears also is fine. The COM
mittee award =
A first premium to Robert Salisbury, for the
best display of pears. comprising II varieties.
A second premium to Mrs. H. Febiger Jones,
for the second best display, comprising 12 vas
retes.
Special mention of some "Buerre Bose
pears to Ziba Ferris. BY some persons this va
Iiety il considered the best of pears. Their long
and tapering shape is quite peculiar.
Special mention of three beautiful varieties to
John Il. Brinshurst.
Also OF l,iate OF DucheSse 10 Joseph L.
Bailey.
Also special mention of some remarkable
"Sckel pears to Joseph Bringhurst.
first premium to Robert Salisbury for the
best display OF apples, ID varieties.
Only one plate of peaches was exhibited, it
beng too late iii the season for any display of
this fruit.
Special mention is due to George G.. Lobdel,
of a general display of fruit.
The Committee desire to make special men,
hall Sa1s
showing the adaptability of our climate to the
growth OF this variety
As in the fruit department the Committee
found great pleasure in the examination of tho
flower and plant department.
We award =
A first premium to John W. Maskay, gardene
to DR.. Allen v. Leslie, of New Castle, for the
best basket of cut flowers.
A first premium to Mrs. Isaac S. Baird, for the
best bouquet. They also take occasion to mention
a large and elaborate bouquet by Geo. Taylor,
which has been much admired.
A first premium to Robt. Salisbury for the
best display OF pot-plants.
A second premium to Geo. Taylor for second
best display of pot plants.
Also,a first premium to Edward Tatnall for the
best specimen plant, the Cissus Discolor.
OF other articles, the Committee make special
mention of a most ingenious piece of fancy work.
made entirely of seeds and surmounted by
bird of brilliant plumage. This is by Miss Sallie
Chadwick.
Also, crown of elegant workmanship sur
mounting the music stand, and giving finish to
that tasteful structure.
In closing this report it becomes the pleasant
duty of the Committee to make special mention
of the pyramid of plants which occupies the
centre of the hall, and is the object of universal
admiration, This pyramid is composed chiefly
of plants deposited by Henry Hanna, gardener
to Edward Tatnall, at the Wawaset Nurseries.
The beauty and tasteful arrangement of these
plants reflect great credit on the contributors as
a Decorating Committee. The pyramid is sur
mounted by pair of rustic baskets, a bird cage,
| and aquarium. BY an ingenious arrangement of
| globes the bird can mount into the aquarium and
| apparently roost in the water. This pleasing
| delusion attracts much attention. The baskets,
bird and aquarium are the contribution of L;
Goodwin, from his floral depot at Seventh and
| Shipley streets.
| Finally, your Committees would echo the uni
versally expressed opinion that the Exhibition is
great success. The arrangement and decora-
eye turns to meeet only objects on
which it delights to dwell - the
bouquet stand with its attendants, more attrac-
tive than flowers, the stage with its grottos and
/ profusion of fruits, the :" Home table with its
| display of dept handiwork, and not the least
tasteful object, the music stand with its wreatls
and blended dark green and red, all form scene
| of striking beauty, especially when enlivened by
the gaily dressed crowd and the strains of blithe
music.
We congratulate YOU, members of the Horti
cultural Society, on the complete success of this
exhibition. Acknowledged by all to be superior
to its predecessors, it gives ns good hope for the
future, and encourages lis to continue in turning
the public generosity to direction in which il
will be pleasantly and beneilciay bestowed.
Respectfully submitted by
| l.. T.. Bush,
GEo SAVERS,
WM. TATSAIL.
WIN. NJ. CANBy,
GEo. w. SPARKS,
J. II. WALTER.
Committee.
IIoRncuLruRAI FAIR SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
The Horticultural Premium Committee have
awarded special premium to Henry Hannam