Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-10-14
Mutual Aid Fair.

est exhibited on that occasion: lie
The display of grain and grasses was not
large, but very fair in quality. Several vari-
ties of wheat were exhibited, of which the Tap
pahanock BY A: F. Tullis. White Winter by
ID. M. Ross and James Smith, and Cooks Win
WI White N ssSeAsS, ssde and and other yari.ies:' e. T.
T. Dodge, of Swinomish, exhibited the Black
Norway and H. C. Barkhousen, Of Fidalgo ISL
and, the Excelsior A fine specimen of White
Norway, from Orcas Island Zone Of the San
Juan Island group was exhibited IT,. M.
Laws, of Chehalis, exhibited some fine punches
of White Fall wheat and White Side oats. A
bunch of corn, by +. 7. Dodge, measured near
ly twelve feet in length. c. Snyder exhibited
short Sweet corn, very prolific. Sweet corn,
by.D. NJ. Ross, of Pierce, and King Philip and
Pop corn, by d. Shelton, of Mason, were fine
for region that makes no pretcnsions to corn
growing.
John Bennett, of Bellingham Bay, exhibited
the Bennett Grass, new variety, four and a
duccs four tons to the acre, and cattle eat it well
1t originally came from near Williams Lake,
and has been cultivated and improved by Mr..
Bennett. 1t is we'll adapted to those regions
suited to varied climate and alkali soil.
a bale of hops exhibited by Z. Meeker, of
Puyallup valley, was very fine.
The exhibit of vegetables was very fine, in
quantity, variety and size. Of potatoes, Bra
zee's Peerless by +. X Perkins, Braces Pro-
life by l. 7. Dodge, and the Early Rose by
ID. NJ. Ross. were extraordinarily large. Two
varieties of Bennett's Seedlng-White and
Blue-two years from the seed, were exhib-
tied by John Bennett. They yield well, quality
excellent, and resemble the Early Rose except
in color. There were number of other va
rietics, among them the Early Shaw, seed
ling, exhibited by II. ID. Morgan, of Thurston
county. The celebrated Trophy Tomato, by
DR.. A. Eggers, was probably the best in that
line. OF turnips, John Bennett exhibited the
pounds each, and Skirvin's Purple Top, weigh
ing thirty seven pounds. S. Ruddle exhibited
Black Winter raddish weighing two and
half pounds. OF cabbage, there were several
varieties, the Green Savoy and Drumhead be-
ing the best. OF the latter, Geo. ID. Clarke, of
Maple Farm, Victoria, V. l., exhibited one
head weighing forty pounds. +. L. Dodge, Of
Swnomish exhibited the best squashes. A
fine exhibit of beets were made by several par
ties. The carrots, parsnips and onions were
very large, and of several varieties. There
was also liberal display of other vegetables.
VIM. Hartman exhibited onions and potatoes.
In Class we found a most beautiful and
magnificent display of flowers, exhibited by
the ladies. 1t was a grand feature of the fair,
and attracted universal attention Mrs. L. +.
/McElroy. Mrs. G. A. Barnes and Mrs. S. Coul-
ter contributed largely to this department. Of
geraniums, th1re were forty pots, of many va
rieties, among them the Rose, Fish, Oak Leaf,
Silver Leaf, Silver Leaf Mint, Nutmeg, Horse
Shoe, and eight varieties Of the Lady Wash
ington. There were twenty one pots of fuchsias,
of six varieties; sixteen varieties Of roses, sew
eral Of Heliotrope, Gala Lilly, Hydrenga, Cac-
tus, Petunias, besides Verbenas, Wax Plants,
Mignonctte, Joseph's Coat, and many other
new and beautiful ones with unpronounceable
names. Also, large assortment of vines ivy,
shrubs, hanging baskets with plonts, bouquets,
cut flowers, ornamental grasses, vases Of How
ers, and flowers without end. A large colec-
ton of flowers, arranged and exhibited by Mark
Jones, attracted considerable attention Four
very fine Princess Feathers, exhibited by DIR. A.
Eggcrs, adorned the entrance to the fruit and
floral department. .. 90
John Bennett exhibited twenty-one varieties
of evergrcens, many of which it is difficult to
raise on the Atlantic seaboard, but are pecu-
liar to the west of England, the seed of which
Mr. Bennett procured from Europe.
or meats, the display was small. but good
fed mutton, corn beef spiced and other meats,
elegantly and tastefully arranged.
Choice native wines were exhibited by Mrs r.
Howard and Il. Eldridge; jellies by Mrs. J. NJ.
Lowe, Mrs. p. ID. Moore and Z. Eldridge, and
some excellent preserved fruits by several par
ties. ID. r. Bigelow exhibited fine box Of
honey.
The display of apples was simply wonderful,
and we have not the least hesitation in saving
that it could not be exceled in any country,
either in size, quantity, variety, beauty or per-
fection. Long tables groaned under the weight
of huge piles, exhibited by numerous parties.
There were sixty-nine different varieties of
them Of the best, John Bennett, of Belling-
ham Bay, exhibited the Primate, Gravenstein,
Dutch Mgnonne, Red Detroit, Golden Rule,
English Russell and Canada Renetle; H. Hart.
ley, the Fall Beauty and Blue Pearmain; John
Cunningham, the Glori Mundi, one Of which
measured eighteen inches in circumference and
made good showing of Holland Pippins. H.
Hartley exhibited twenty -four varieties DIR.
A. Eggers exhibited specimens of Yellow New
town Pippin of last years growth (lS7O,) still o
fair eating apple. ,o,., -a..'H
Ofpears. the display was good, both ID ouan.
tity and size. The Duchesse d'Angouleme by
+. Evans. Winter Nellis by +. X. Perkins and
Joseph Cushman, Beurre Easter, Seckel and
Beurre Boussock by DR.. A. Eggers, Pound by
Mrs. r. Howard, were among the best Gen.
w. w. Miller exhibited sixteen varieties Of
pears. Mrs. Howard and John Bennett ex-
hibited fine specimens of Goes Golden Drop
plum. ID. r. Bigelow exhibited the Orange
ounce. Isabella grapes by Mrs. G. G. Hewitt
and Mrs. J. NJ. Lowe, of Olympia, and Cataw.
ba by ]. West, of Steilacoom, were better than
any we have ever seen here before. Some fair
peaches were exhibited by ID. Shelton, of Ma
son county, and some peaches and nectarines
by other parties. The Kittatinny blackberry
by DIR. Eggers, and the Lawton by John Gun
ningham, were very fine. I''"
Glass had limited representation. We
noticed but five samples of butter, all from this
county from the following persons: II. G. Par
sons, d. Barnard, Mrs. C.. C. Hewitt, David
Drewry and ]. s. French. These parties are all