The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-03
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES.


In conformity with a 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, 9TH, 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
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 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
point of view, than has ever been held by
the Society, thus affording 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-
isted 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. 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 Cata-
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 p.
Barry, Chairman of the General Fruit Conn
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 L. 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-
can undoubtedly be made by the various
/ = ~, do that
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
4 fruits, that report of all the varieties may
( be submittedto the meeting as soon as prac-
ticable.
Packages of fruits with the name of the
contributor, may be addressed as follows
ssAmerican Pathological Society,"" care OF
III. 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 Of
the Society. Life membership, tendollars
biennial, two dollars.
The following Premiums are to be award
ed and are subject to the general rule OF
restriction, 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.
, I,iI
, offer $50 for the largest and best collection o
Apples, not less than fifty varieties, three speci
mems of each.
g. Marshall p Wilder, of Boston, Mass, offers
$50 for the largest and best collection of Pears
not less than fifty varieties, three specimens
! each.
L. Charles Downing of Newburg, N. Y, offer
500 for the largest and best collection of American
Grapes, not less than twenty varieties, thre
punches each. SO
5 8. 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. a.H
! 8. General r. L. Page, Norfolk, va, offers 81
. or Medal for the best half bushel of the Flow
, ers Grape.
7. G. i. b. Leighton, Norfolk, Va, offers $50 o
! a Medal, at the disposition of the American Pc
. biological Society.
s. &. D. Barbot, Norfolk, Va, offers $40 or
Medal for the best dozen bottles of ScuppernonI
! o. L. Berkeley Norfolk va, offers $40 or ;
Medal for best dozen bottles of the Flowers Crap
1 Wine.
10. w. II. G. Lovett, Norfolk, Va, offers $40 o
. u Medal for best Dried Figs cured within tn
, territory of the Society.
H.. Hon. John ID. Whitehead, Norfolk, Va
offers $40 or Medal for best half bushe OF Soup
penong Grapes.
. -. W, s. Butt, Norfolk, Va, Two Premium
of $5 each or Medals,o for the best Figs tn
/ other at the disposal of the Society.
| IA. II. M Smith, Richmond, Va, offers $40 o
{, Medal for the best half btlshel of Cider Apples
10. Downward, Anderson Co., Richmond
G Va. offer 80 or q Medal for the best lively
: punches of Norton Grapes.
10. Chas. L Workman & Co, Richmond, Va
oifer $40 for the best twelve punches of DelaWar
u Grapes.
e IL. S. Zetelle, Richmond, Va, offers IS or
I Medal for the best twelve specimens of Peaches
y Is. Messrs. Randolph & English, Richmond
II va, Otter 20, at the disposal of the Society.
s ~ southern Fertilizer Co., 800, at the dispose
: of the Society.
. The above Figs, Grapes and Wines, Ell
il tered for medals, to be the property of tn
r Society, for the use of those member
q residing in those localities where they ar
q not grown.
q 1t is also expected that other premium
: will be added to the above list.
= MARSHALL p. WILDER, Pres't,
: Boston, Mass.
o +. R. ELLIOTT, Sec'y
i Cleveland, Ohio.
y UEEP COOL.