Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-19

In consequence of the Indictment weather of
Monday, which prevented many persons from
entering articles for competition, the entry book
in the secretary's room was kept open till after
noon yesterday, and during the afternoon and
evening the flower stands and spacious tables in
the exhibition halls were filled with choice
specimens of plants, flowers, fruit and vegeta-
bles. That the exhibition is a success, in spite
of somewhat unfavorable circumstances, is con-
coded on every hand, and the EXPLANATIONS of
surprise and pleasure among the crowd that
thEonged the hall last evening were frequent and
spontaneous. In number of contributors this
exhibition far exceeds any yet given by the So
ciety. There are about 60 contributors of
plants, flowers, ETC., IS of apples, 10 of pears,
Is of grapes, IA of peaches, and one each of
ounces, currants and pums.
Lit up by flashing gas jets overhead, the large
hall last evening presented brilliant appear
ance, more suggestive of tropical cline than
of the raw and inclement September weather of
the past few days. The tropical plants with
luxuriant variegated foliage, and heavy per-
fumed blossoms, are assigned a prominent posi-
ton in the centre of the hall, while upon the
platform are an endless variety of ferns The
contributions in this department are from the
lighthouses of Hon. Stephen Salisbury, VIM. T.
Mortified, P. L. Moen and W. w. Cook Upon
tables enclosing this display are placed the APP
pies and pears, the most interesting feature Of
the exhibition. There are 567 plates of apples,
and $50 plates of pears. In the centre of the
hall is a long table, upon which the grapes,
grown 10y open culture, are exhibited, inter
spersed with floral designs of great beauty and
variety. Hanging baskets of variegated and
trailing plantsi are suspended from the ceiling
over this table, which, by the taste with which
it is arranged and the beautiful things upon it,
is the most attractive OF any in the hall Along
the sides of the hall are stands of cut flowers
beautifully arranged, and bouquets, floral de-
signs, vases and baskets in endless prolusion
The peaches and hot house grapes are in glass
covered cases at the west end of the hall and
though the entries are not very numerous, the
specimens exhibited are excellent inequality and
attractive in appearance. The west ante-room
has been designated as "Floral hail." and the
title well becomes it. Stands of dahlias, pam
sizes, petunias, zinnias, gladiolus, pinks, phlox,
immortelles roses, sweet peas, etc., interspersed
with bouquets and floral designs of fragrance
and beauty, abound on every side.
1t is useless to attempt any exhaustive refer
ence to the articles entered for exhibitions tastes
differ materially, and in the list of premiums
given below will be found the society's verdict
as to comparative excellence. 1t may be well,
however, to call attention to few of the many
articles most noticeable. The large display Of
ferns upon the platform, aanking on either side
large fern tree, exhibited by VIM. T. Merri-
field, are well worth close examination. Mr.. 2.
L. Moen exhibits beautiful specimen of sal via.
in the branches of which q cricket was merrily
chirping, last evening. The same gentleman
also exhibits, in tine northeast corner of the hall
a peanut plant in fruit, and close by are single
specimens of large foliage plants, with luxuri.
ant foliage. The floral designs exhibited by
Mr. H. S. Rice, Mrs Daniel fainter, Mrs A.
Fawcett and Others are models of beauty and
arrangement; and vase Of wild flowers on the
south side of the hall, entered by Mrs. Theo,
Brown, filled to OVERLOOKING with native flowers,
is deserving of praise. The fcrneres of Mr.. p.
L. Moen and Mrs. D. fainter also deserve special
mention.
Washburu hall, with its tables loaded with
vegetable products of The farm and garden, pre-
sents an entirely different appearance to that of
the opening evening. Among the largest
contributors to this department are A. H.
Sears, with 1928 entries of different varieties
Frank j. Kinney, who has rs varieties of potu-
toes alone, Sylvanus Sears over one hundred
varieties of vegetables, Thomas II. Dawson
Hon. Stephen Salisbury, and last but not least,
ID. W. Bemis Of tho state lunac asylum, who
as usual SeXhibits choice specimens of yogeta-
bles grown upon the farm of that institution
These are only a few of the largest contributors,
while there is a bewildering assortment of farm
products from large number Of smaller exhibi-
tors
During the evening the balls were well filed
WIN appreciative visitors, who wandered about
discovering new beauties at every turn Bar
nard a. Richardson's band furnished fine selec-
llohs oil music from the platform, and added
lhueh 10 the enjoyment Of the evening. The
eNnioltlon is now at its height, and during the
next two days, while the agricultural show is
IN progress, large number of out of town peo-
PIE WIN undoubtedly visit the halls. II is to be
| hoped that Worcester people will patronize the
show literally while il continues, and thus help
to place a large credit balance in tho treasury