The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-24
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES.
American Pomologieal societies.

American Pathological Societies.
In conformity with resolution adopted
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 |
Richmond, Virginia, on the 9th, 18th, and |
Sth DAYS of September, 1871. All Horti-
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 |
expedicnt and all other persons interested
in the cultivation of fruits are invited to b /.
present and take seats IN the Convention.
The coming session promises to be espe-
cially interesting, held as it will be in con-
junction with the exhibition of the Virginia
Pathological and Horticultural Society, and
at great central point, farther South than
any previous session of the institution.
This meeting will, therefore, it is believed,
be one of the most useful, in national 4
point of view, than has ever been held by
the Society, thus aifording 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
eADCClcu w III DC nCCly COutiDutCig Dut htSO
to foster and perpetuate the amicable and
social relations which have heretofore eX-
listed between the members of the Society,
and to widely diffusc the result of its delib-
erations ior 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. tits, 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-
rience of cultivators, to aid the Society in
completing the Second Division of its Gaia
logue of Fruits, being that part which per-
tains 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 =.
Barry, Chairman of the General Fruit Com
mittee, agrceably to the constitution of the
Society, such information and lists Of fruits
as may aid i'll determining what varieties
are best adapted to their several localities.
These reports should be transmitted by
mail to +. 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 scs-
sions of the Society. Similar arrangements
can undoubtedly be made by the various
delegations with roads in their localities.
Members and delegates are requested tc
contribute specimens of the fruits of then
respective districts, and to communicate il
regard to them whatever may aid in pro-
noting the objects of the Society and thu
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 a report of all the varieties may
be submitted TO the meeting as soon as prac
ticable.
Packages of fruits with the name of tn,
contributor, may be addressed as follows
American Pathological Society,"" care o
II. X. Ellyson, Secretary Virginia Horti
cultural and Pcmological 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, tendollars
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
worthy of the same. All fruits must b,
grown by the exhibitor: II
I. The Virginia Pathological and Horticulture
Society offers $3.50.
.. Ellwanger & Barry, of Rochester, NJ Y
ofierS50 for the largest and best collection o
Apples, not less than fifty varieties, three speci
mems of each.
3. Marshall p. Wilder, of Boston, Mass, offer
$50 for the largest and best collection of Pears
not less than Fifty varieties, three specimens
each.
4. Charles Downing, Of Newburg, N. Y, offer
$50 for the largest and best collection ofAmerical
Grapes, not less than twenty varieties, tire
punches EACH
5. Thomas p. James, of Philadelphia, Pa, OF
fers $50 for the largest and best collection o
Peaches, not less than ten varieties, of six speci
mems each. rsf.L tsf ~ ey
G. General r. L. Page, Norfolk, VA, offers II,
or a Medal for the best half bushel of the Flow
ers Grape. ssH acs
2. G. i. b. Leighton, Norfolk, Va offers $40 O
Medal, at the disposition of the American Pc
s. G. ID. Barbot Norfolk, Va, offers $40 or
Medal for the best dozen bottles of Scuppernon
Wine.
8. l.. Berkeley, Norfolk, Va, offers $40 or
Medal for best dozen bottles of the Flowers Crap
Wine.
10. w. II. @. Loyett Norfolk, Va. offers $40 o
a Medal for best Dried Figs cured within tn
territory of the Society.
IL. Hon. John B. Whitehead, Norfolk Va
offers $40 or Medal for best halfbushel of Scnp
'pernong Grapes.
~. w S. Butt, Norfolk, Va, Two Premium,
OF IS each or Medals,--on for the best Figs tn,
other ut the disposal of the Society