The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-28
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES.


In conformity WIN rcSOlulOn tuOpleu
at the last meeting of this National Associ-
alton, the undersigned hereby give notice
that its thirteenth session will be held in
Assembly Hall, Eighth street, between
Grace and Franklin streets. in the city OF
Virginia, on the 9th, 9TH, and
Sth days of September, 1871. All Hortl-
cultural, Pathological, Agricultural, and
other kindred institutions In the United
States and British Provinces, are invited to
send delegations as large as they may deem
expedient ; and all other persons interested
in the cultivation of fruits are invited to be
present and take seats in the Convention.
The coming session promises to be espe-
cially interesting, held as 1t will be IN con-
junction with the exhibition of the Virginia
Pathological and Horticultural Society, and
at great central point, farther South than
This meeting will, therefore, it is believed
be one of the most useful, In national
point of view, than has ever been held by |
the Society, thus affordng an opportunity |
not only to examine the fruits of the South |
in comparison with those of the North, the |
West and of the Pacific Slope, which it is
expected will be freely contributed, but also
to foster and perpetuate the amicable and
social relations which have heretofore ex-
listed between the members of the Society,
and to widely diffuse the result of its delib-
erations for the benefit of our constantly
expanding territory.
The climate of Virginia and adjacent
States is believed to be admirably adapted
to the culture of fruits, especially the pear,
the grape and the strawberry. It's, there
fore, hoped that there will be a full attend
ance of delegates from the South and the
West, as well as from other quarters of our
country, thereby stimulating more extern
sive cultivation upon which the North are
so largely dependent for supplies, thus, also,
by the concentrated information and expe-
riencc of cultivators, to aid the Society in
completing the Second Division of its Gaia
logue of Fruits, being that part which per-
tans especially to the Southern States.-
This will be one of the prominent subjects
which will come before the Society, and we,
therefore, respectfully invite the various
State and Local Committees to report to p.
Barry, Chairman of the General Fruit Com
mittee, agreeably to the constitution of the
Society, such information and lists of fruits
as may aid in determining what varieties
are best adapted to their several localities.
These reports should be transmitted by
mail to T.. r. Elliott, Secretary, Cleveland,
Ohio, as early as possible.
Arrangements have been made with the
various railroad companies terminating in
Richmond to return all members and 9TH
ers free of charge who have paid full fare in
coming, and who exhibit certificates of the
treasurer that they have attended the ses-
spns of the Society. Similar arrangements
can undoubtedly be made by the various
delegations with roads in their localities.
Members and delegates are requested to
contribute specimens of the fruits of their
respective districts, and to communicate in
regard to them whatever may aid in pro-
noting the objects of the Society and the
science of American pomology. Each con-
tributor is requested to prepare a list of his
collection, and to present the same with his
fruits, that report of all the varieties may
be submitted to the meeting as soon as prac.
ticable.
Packages of fruits with the name of the
contributor, may be addressed as follows
american Pathological Society," care OF
II. X. Ellyson, Secretary Virginia Horti-
cultural and Pathological Society, Rich
mond, Va.
All persons DESTROYS of becoming mem
bers, can remit the admission fee to Thos
P. James, Esq, Treasurer, Philadelphia
who will furnish them with Transaction o
the Society. Life membership, ten dollars
biennial, two dollars.
The following Premiums are to be award
ed and are subject TO the general rule o
restriction, where objects are not deemed
grown by the exhibitor:
1. The Virginia Pathological and Horticulture
Society offers $3.50
O. Eilwanger Barry, of Rochester, N. Y
Apples, not less than fifty varieties, three spec
mems of each
g. Marshall p Wilder, of Boston, Mass offe,
$50 for the largest and best collection of Pears
not less than fifty varieties, three specimen
each.
4. Charles Downing of Newburg, N. Y, offer
$50 for the largest and best collection of Americas
Grapes, not less than twenty varieties, thre
punches each.
s. Thomas p. James, of Philadelphia, Pa, O
fers $50 for the largest and best collection {
Peaches not less than ten varieties, of six spec
mems each. Fratfr a5 ~
g. General r. L. Page, Norfolk, va, offers IL
ers Grape. ~ ae
7. g. +. b. Leighton, Norfolk, Va, offers $40 o
Medal, ..at the disposition of the American Pc
s. 9. d. Barbot, Norfolk, va, offers $40 or
Medal for the best dozen bottles of Scuppernon
Wine.
O. L. Berkeley Norfolk, Va, offers $40 or
Medal for best dozen bottles of the Flowers Crap
Wine.
10. w. II. G. Loyett, Norfolk, Va, offers $40 9
territory of the Society.
IL. Hon. John b. Whitehead, Norfolk Va
offers $40 or Medal for best half bushel OF Scul
u. w s. Butt, Norfolk, Va, Two Premium
of IS each or Medals,-one for the best Figs tn
other at the disposal of the Society.
IA. II. NJ Smith, Richmond, Va, offers $40 c
Medal for the best half bushel of Cider Apple
10. Downward, Anderson Co. Richmond
Va. offer $40 or a Medal for the best lively
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