The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-10

An Exhibit to be Made Before tho American
Pathological Society.


The twenty-third biennial session of the
| American Pathological Society will convene
in the city Of Washington, ID. c.. commen-
cling on the 22d day of September and con.
| tinuing for three days. The convention and
exhibit will occupy the Government build
| ings and be aided by Government and state
| experts, as well as by practical growers WIN
| be in daily and hourly communication Win
| the country at large through the daily press
| An attractive programme is prepared: IL in-
cludes papers and discussions bv the best po-
| mologists OF the country upon new fruits ana
| methods of cultivation. the problems OF Judg-
| ing fruits. of transportation and marketing
diseases and their remedies and the origina-
ton and introduction of new varieties.
This will prove in every way most desra-
bic and advantageous opportunity for exhlolt-
ing the fruit resources and possibilities OF our
Commonwealth.
Mr.. Henry l.. Lyman, of Albemarle. and
Colonel Normand Smith. OF Henrico. who
we're appointed by the Board Of Agriculture
as committee TO arrange for the Virginia
exhibit. have issued the following circular,
which has been mailed TO prominent fruit
growers throughout the State. On account
Of its importance IT is given IN full below as
follows.
Your State Board of Agriculture has de
cded TO solicit Of the growers throughout the
State choice samples OF fruits. melons and
nuts. both in the fresh and preserved or pre-
pared state.
Through the kindness of the express COM
panies doing business in the State all exhibits
will be forwarded by them free of charge, and
should DO addressed 10 Willis Worster,
Washington, ID. c." and marked For Viz
GINA Exhibit Advice of shipment. giving
particulars as 10 contents. should be promptly
sent TO Thomas Whitehead. commissioner,
&c. Richmond Va. Facilities for cold stor-
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forwarded at any time.
The rules of the society governing exhibits
are as follows
l. Six specimens Of variety shall consti-
tute plate. except in the case novelties
2. No duplicates must occur in any collec-
ton, and only choice specimens placed on ex-
hibition.
g. To entitle a new fruit to the commenda-
ton Of the society. it must possess Int least
for the locality for which it is recommended
some valuable quality. or combination of
qualities. in a higher degree than any previ-
ously known variety of its class and season.
4. To insure examination by the special
committee. al fruits must be correctly and
distinctly labeled.
8. All fruit placed upon the tables for exhi-
bltion must remain IN charge of the society
till the close Of the exhibition. aud not sooner
removed without express permission.
The society Iofers no premiums but lin
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to objects of special merit
1t is important that all specimens which adj
init OF II be wrapped in common brown paper |
and so packed as TO prevent shaking and
bruising IN transit All other varieties should |
be 80 packed as to insure arrival in perfect |
condition.
Great care must be exercised in selecting
specimens free from any blemish. worms or !
other imperfectlons. Only perfect fruit and |
the best Of its kind is wanted
All Seeding varieties are especially desired.
aDd must be accompanied with full descrip-
ton as to habit, foliage, and general particu-
lars.
An address embodyng the important fea-
lures Of the past. present and future fruit IN
terests of our State will be delivered by a
member OF your committee. andy you are asked |
10 forward at once any information Of assist
ance in that direction TO be incorporated in
this address. and for which due credit will be
assigned
Any additional information can be obtained
Dy addressing Normand Smith Richmond,
Va: Henry l.. Lyman Charlottesville. Va. or
Hon. Thomas Whitehead, State commissioner
IF agriculture.