The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-30
CINCINNATI EXPOSITION.
The Horticultural Department Pre-.
MUM Lists In Full for 1880.

The horticultural Department of the
last Exposition was one of its leading at
fractions, and the floral display on what
were styled "Flower DAYS" were par ex-
cellence the one great feature that attract
cd the multitude, the attendance on these
occasions being nearly double that on
other days of the week. We are glad
to zee that this important feature of
our great show is placed in
the hands OF gentlemen who are competent
Ito render the coming display still more in
tsresting than last season, and the amplifi-
patton Of the premium list which we give
below ought to bring out a far wider COM
petition among the large number of our
fssident florists and gardeners.
As announced by the Horticultural Com
mittee, the Exposition will be open to the
public on September Sth. 1880. and the
Horticultural Hall and grounds for the
reception of plants, September 1st. All.
entries for competition in plants must be
made before August 31st.
The permanent buildings cover space
nearly four hundred feet square.
The Horticultural Hall is properly Con-
Isrvatory, sbundantly lighted, and 1t is
heated by steam. The exhibiting space Is
hbout 1000 square feet.
The money premiums in this department
emount to about $1,000, besides medals.
Arrangements are made to, secure compe-
tent and impartial jurors to award the
various prizes
The Committee will take pleasure in
promptly giving any information desired,
upon application TO its Chairman, care Gin
pinnati Industrial Exposition. Cincinnati,
ohio. James R. Murdoch, Chairman; J. j.
Henderson, Howard Barney, Walter J.
Mitchell, H. s. Holmes Horticultural
Committee.
The Premium List Department of Horti-
bulture is open for competition to all per-
IONS professional florists, amateurs and So
cietiea)
Exhibitors must be the real owners of
ths stock exhibited by them.
PREMIUMS FOR PLANTS, TREES AND FLOWERS
PERMANENT SHOW.
Best group of exotic Palms. natives of the
tropics not less than ten varieties. $100.
Second best group OF exotic Palms, natives Of
ths tropics, not less than ten varieties, $780,
Best specimen of an exotic Palm, $40.
Best grOupof hardy Palms. natives of the tenn
perate zone not less than 10 varieties, 500.
Second best group OF hardy Palms. natives Of the
temperate zone not less than 10 varieties $50.
Best specimen of hardy Palm. $40.
Best group of Cycade@ and Pandanus, not less
than 10 varieties, $50.
Second best group Of Cycade@ and Pandanus,
not Less than 10 varieties, SIS.
Best single specimens of a Cycas, SIS.
Best single specimen of Pandanus, SIS.
Best group of Tee Ferns, rarity. height and
growth considered, not less than 10 specimens,
Second best group OF Tree Ferns. rarity. height
and growth considered, not less than 10 speci-
mems, $50.
Best single specimen OF a Tree Fern, $20
Best group of Exotic Ferns. not less than so
Second best group OF Exotic Ferns. not less than
Best single specimen of an Exotic Fern. $40.
Best group of Native Ferns, not less than % va
rieties, $2j.
:, Second best group of Native Ferns. not less
than 26 varieties. $40.
Best single specimen of Native Fern, SIS.
Best group Of Lycopods Qncluding selaginellas)
md M0sses $50.
Second best group of Lycopods Gncluding sela-
kipellaS) and Moses, Sl5
Best group of Ficus, $25.
Second best group of Ficus, SIS.
Best single specimen Ficus $lU.
Best group Of Musa, not less than varieties
Second best group Of Musa. not less than va
neties, SIS.
Best single specimen of Musa, $5.
Best group Of Orchids Epiphytes) not less than
l6varieties $40.
Best group oi Orchids Terrestrials) not less than
Best single specimen of an Orchid (Eplphyte),
30.
Best single specimen of an Orchid (Terrestrial),
no.
Best group of Philodendron, $40.
Second best group of Philodendron, $40.
Best group of Dieffenbachia, Sl5.
Second best group of Dieffenbachia, SIS.
Best single specimen of Dieffenbachia, S.
Best group OF CrOtOns not less than so, S100.
Second best group Of Crotons, not less than so,
$50.
Best single specimen OF a'Croton. $40.
Best group of Dracsenas, not less than 20 vari
sites, $50.
Second best group Of Drac@nas. not less than 20
varieties, S25.
Best single specimen Of a Dracmna, self color
BIO.
Best single specimen of Drac@na, fancy color
bl0.
Best group of Marantas, not less than 20 vari-
Second best group of Marantss, not less than 20
varieties, $685. A
Best single specimen of a Maranta. $40.
Best group of Cacti, Aloes and Agaves $40.
Second best group of Cacti, Aloes, and Agaves,
sc.
Best single specimen of Cactus, IS if
Best single specimen of an Aloe, IS.
/ Best single specimen of an Agave S.
Best group OF Colocasia, $40.
Second best group of Colocasia. $40.
Best group Of Nepenthes and Sarracenia
S(Pitcher- plant family), not less than 10 speci-
mems, In flower. $50.
Second best group of Nepenthes and Sarrace.
mia (Pitcher-pant family, not less than 10 spec-
mems. in flower, S25.
Best specimen of Nepenthes in flower, SO.
Best specimen OF SarTacenia in flower, $40.
Best group of Anthuriums not less than 10
bpecimens $40.
Second best group Of Anthuriums, not less than
10 specimens, $40.
Best single specimen OF Anthurium, $40.
Best display OF COleus and Achyranthus, not less
than 25 varieties, $25.
Second best display of Coleus and Achyranthus
not less than 25 varieties (may be displayed in
carpet or rbbon beds), S;5
Best display of Ornamental Grasses, $40.
Second best display OF Ornamental Grasses IS.
Best specimen OF an Ornamental Grass, S.
Best display Of Aquatic Plants, $40
Second best display OF Aquatic Plants $5,
Best pair of Hanging Baskets and filling, $10
Second best pair OF Hanging Baskets and filling,
IS.
Best and largest Hanging Basket and filling, 81.
Best pair ofTerra Gotta or Iron Vases and filing,
go.
Second best pair Of Terra Gotta or Iron Vases and
filing $40. =