Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-09-20

khS, lst PREM. IoIudsnts, lst pIcui'
Largest squash of any kind, I'd
prem. Pumpkins, 1st prem. Toma-
toes, three varieties, 1st prem.
Largest specimen Of any variety Of
tomatoes, I'd prem. Larges cabbage,
1st prem.
G. ID. Nairn, Ballston, Or.-Sugar-
beets, three specimens, 1st prem.
Mrs. V. &. Mckinney, Turner, Or.
Tomatoes, three varieties, I'd prem.
The largest specimen Of any variety
of tomatoes, 1st prem.
THE FLOWER GARDEN.
The flower garden this year IL
much more attractive than it ever
has been before. This Is one of the
beauty spots Of the fair, and he who
does not visit these grounds during
the fair will never realize that the
most pleasant place of the whole
fair was left unviewed by him. Fall
lilies, banana trees, red, yellow and
white roses, profusion of geraniums
and large number of other beauti-
full varieties of blooming flowers and
plants, makes the enclosure pleas
ant spot for a few hours rest from
the noise and confusion of the out
side. The Salem ladies are deserv-
ing Of the thanks of the manage
ment of the fair for the exhibits of
potted plants placed on exhibition
by them at no little trouble. Those
who have special exhibits are Mrs.
M. A. Bridges, Mrs. J. III. Haas and
Mrs. j. V. Taylor, all of Salem.
Mrs. Taylor has probably the larg-
est display Of flowers, including
banana trees, orange trees, two Gala
dium, as well as other tropical
plants. The flowers IN her collec-
ton embrace, roses, geraniums,
fuchsIas, and rex begonias.
Mrs. Haas has fine collection of
beautiful blooming and leaf plants.
She has at least $50 plants on exhi-
bition, included in which are roses,
a fine metallica begonia at present
IN bloom. A rare specimen of ar
butilions, a cactus now covered with
beautiful white blossoms. which at
tracts the attention of every visitor;
also specimens of rose geraniums.
The Lucille rose, in her collection, is
a handsome species, which IL ad-
mired by everyone.
Mrs. Bridges has also large num-
ber Of plants on exhibition, comprls-
ing a large number of varieties.
Among them are geraniums,
fuchsias, roses, oleanders, carnations,
lilies, gladiolas, acubus, and large
number of Others. Her plants as
well as the others mentioned, are
well cared for, and all are thrifty
and show that careful attention has
been devoted to them.
Mrs. Florence Wolf, of East Port
land, makes a very attractive dis
play of cut flowers. They are ar
ranged in the shape of long pillow,
the outer edge Of which Is fringed
with sprays Of smilax. In addition
to this collection she has a design
representing n horse shoe and cross
made of everlasting flowers. Mrs.
Haas, Mrs. Bridges, and Mrs. Tay-
lor also have beautiful display of
cut flowers on exhibition. The no
quet of mixed flowers by Mrs.
Bridges Is something handsome.
Mrs. Haas has arrayed q number of
delicate boquets of rosebuds, also of
astors, that are noticed with special
attention by the wandering eye of
many visitors.
WORKS CT ART AND FANCY WORK.
Il. J. Cherrington, Salem, Or
Photographic views, largest size,
lst prem, Photographic views, por-
traits, LIST prem, Photographic views,
colored, lst prem.
A. Forester, Salem, Or,-Engrav-
ing on metal, ist prem.
J. c. Gilbert, Salem, Or.-Por-
trait painting In oil on canvas, LIST
prem.
Mrs. &c. Gilbert, Salem, Or
Painting In water colors, 2d prem.
Dora Mccoy, Salem, Or.-Zephyr
flowers, lst prem, feather work 2d
prem.
Mrs. NJ. J. Mccoy, Salem, Or
Herbarium, lst prem.
Mrs. c. B. McElhansy, Salem
feather work, lst prem.
Miss Ada Breyman, Salem-por-
celain painting, LIST prem.
Mrs. j. n. Smith, Salem. Or
Marine painting in oil, 2d prem,
unique work OF art, LIST prem.
painting In oil, "a prem.
Mrs, Claud Catch, Salem, Or
Portrait painting in oil, "a prem,
painting In water oolors, LIST prem,
Autumn Leaves In water colors, LIST
prem, oil painting on satin, "a prem,