The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-10

be one of the most useful, in a nationa
point of view, than has ever been held b,
the Society, thus aifording an opportunity
not only to examine the fruits of the SoutI
IN comparison with those of the North. tho
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 DELHI
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. tits. there,
fore, hoped that there will be 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-
talns 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 bv
mail to +. X. 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-
sions 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 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. tnH
Packages Of fruits with the name of the
contributor, may be addressed as follows:
"American Pathological Society," care of
III. X. Ellyson, Secretary Virginia Horti-
cultural and Pathological Society, Rich
mond, Va.
All persons DESTROYS of becoming men,
bers, can remit the admission fee to Thos.
p. James, ESQ.,, Treasurer, Philadelphia.
who will furnish them with Transaction of
the Society. Life membership, ten dollars
biennial, two dollars.
The following Premiums are to he award
ed and are subject to the general rule of
where objects are not deemed
worthy of the same. All fruits must be
grown by the exhibitor:
>. 1. The Virginia Pathological and horticultural
Society offers $3.50
2. Ellwanger & Barry, of Rochester, N. Y.
offer $50 for the largest and best collection o.
mems of each.
g. Marshall P. Wilder of Boston, Mass, offers
700 for the largest and best collection of Pears
not less than fifty varieties, three specimens
each.
a. Charles Downing, of Newburg, N. Y, offers
500 for the largest and best collection of American
Grapes, not less than twenty varieties, three
punches eachl
8. Thomas p James, of Philadelphia, Pa. of
lers $50 for the largest and best collection of
Peaches, not less than ten varieties of six speci-
mems each. 49,
6. General r. L. Page, Norfolk, Va, offers $40
D. Medal for the best half bushel of the Flow
ms Grape.
7. G.. +. b. Leighton, Norfolk, va, offers $40 or
y Medal AT the disposition of the American Po
biological Society.
s. O. d. Barbot, Norfolk, Va offers 500 or a
Medal for the best dozen bottles of Scuppernong
8. l.. Berkeley, Norfolk, Va, offers $40 or a
Medal for best dozen bottles of the Flowers Grape
Wine.
10 w. H. G. Lovett, Norfolk, va. offers $40 or
| Medal for best Dried Figs cured within the
erritory of the Society.
II. Hon. John b. Whitehead, Norfolk, Va. |
pliers $40 or u Medal for best halfbushel of Soup
Y. w. S. Butt, Norfolk, Va, Two Premiums
Of So each or Medals,-one for the best Figs the
other at the disposal of the Society.
H. IL. M. Smith, Richmond, Va, offers $40 or
I Medal for the best half bushel of Cider Apples
49, Downward, Anderson & Co. Richmond.
va, offer $40 OF @ Medal for the best twelve
punches of NortonSGrapes.
is. Chas. Workman 4 Co., Richmond, Va,
9iier $40 for the best twelve lunches of Delaware
Grapes.
IL. S. Zetelle, Richmond, Va, offers s5 or n
Medal for the best twelve specimens of Peaches
lS Messrs. Randolph & English, Richmond, |
va, offer So, at the disposal of the Society.
~ southern Fertilizer Co., $50, at the disposal |
If the Society.
The above Figs, Grapes and Wines, en-
cred for medals, to be the property of the
society, for the use Of those members
esiding in those localities where they are
lot grown.
1t is also expected that other premiums
will be added to the above list.
MARSHALL p. WILDER, Pres't.
Boston, Mass.