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Waikato Times, Volume xxx, Issue 2430, 7 February 1888, Page 3

Notices. WAIK ATo" IoRTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The ANNUAL SHOW in connection with the above Society will je held in the PUBLIC HALL, HAMILTON, on SATURDAY, 17th March (St. Patrick's Day). Prize Schedule: POT PLANTS 17 Closes CUT FLOWERS 1!) Classes FRUIT 23 Classes VEGETABLES 25 Classes SUNDRIES (including Farm Produce) ... ... 14 Classes POULTRY 12 Classes Prizes will also be awarded under the above schedule in the Amateur and Cottagers' Classes with the exception of the Special Prizes enumerated. Offers of Special Prizes will be thankfully received by the Committee. Donors will kindly communicate with GEO. EDGECUMBE, Hon. Sec., Hamilton. SPECIAL PRIZES. By Mr John Parr, For best 12 Swedes, grown in the open field, open to all comers £2 2 0 By Mr George Mason, For best collection of Plums, 12 Fruit Trees, value ... 0 12 0 For best collection of Pears, 12 Fruit Trees, value ... 0 12 0 For best 12 Roses, 12 Fruit Trees, value ... ... 012 0 By Mr Gko, J. Neal, agent for Edwd. Webb and Sons, on condition that the seed has been purchased through his agency, Collection Farm Roots, 3 each £0 10 0 3 Webb's Imperial Swede Turnips 0 2 6 3 Webb's Green Globe White Turnips ... ... ... 0 2 6 3 Webb's White Belgian Carrots •• 0 2 6 3 Webb's Intermediate Carrots ... ... ... 0 2 6 3 Webb's Yellow Globe. Mangolds ... ... 0 2 C 3 Webb's Long Red Mangolds 0 2 6 Collection Vegetables, 3 each 0 10 0 3 Webb's Hollow Crown Parsnips ... 0 2 6 Dish Webb VVorsdley Wonder Peas ... ... ... 0 2 6 Dish Chancellor Peas ... 0 2 6 Dish Webb's Stowbridge Marrow Peas ... ... 0 2 6 3 Webb's Emperor Cabbages 0 2 6 3 Webb's Little Wonder Savoy 0 2 6 3 Webb's Perpetual Bearer Cucumber 0 2 6 3 Webb's Red Globe Tripoli Onions ... ... ... 0 2 6 Collection Onions, 3 each ... 0 5 0 By Mr John Shaki\ For the best 12 Bismarck Apples, 12 Fruit Trees, valued at ... ... 0 12 0 By Mr "W. Souter, Cambridge, For the best collection of Grain from any one farm, to comprise wheat, white oats, black oats, lOlbs. in each sample shown : Ville's work on Artificial Manures ... ... ... 15 0 By Mr J. S. Bono, For best collection of Apples suitable for export: Winner to have choice of the following books : —Beeton's Household Management, Quiver, Leisure Hour, or Sunday at Home for 1887. By N.Z. Frozen Meat & Storage Co., For best collection of Farm Produce, 1 bag of Manure. By Mr R. T. Millar, Paterangi (agent for N.Z. Frozen Meat and Storage Co.), For the best sample of Onions, 1 bag of Freezing Co.'s Root Manure. RULES FOR CONDUCT OF SHOW. 1. The exhibits to be arranged by a sub-committee of three, elected by the general committee. 2. All exhibits are to be labelled with a sealed envelope, the number of the exhibit outside, and the exhibitor's name inside. 3. No one to act as judge in any class in which he may be an exhibitor. 4. Any protest must be made in writing as soon as the awards are made known, otherwise the decision of the judges shall be final. 5. Prizes to be given in proportion to the income of the Society, and the schedule to be published at least six weeks before the time appointed for the show. 6. Non-subscribers may exhibit in any class on payment cf 2s 6d, and be entitled to free admission, 7. All exhibits not claimed by the owners at the clo3e of the show will be sold by auction, and the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Association. 8. No exhibitor to be present while the awards are being made. 9. No exhibit to be removed until the close of the show. 10. The committee to receive and stage any exhibits forwarded to them (carriage paid) by exhibitors who cannot attend personally. 11. No exhibitor to compete for more than one prize in each class, with the same variety, and nothing to be shown unless it has been the bona fide property of the exhibitor for two months before the show. Any exhibitor violating this rule to be disqualified. 12. That the judges be empowered to withold prizes from any class which may be considered as unworthy of reward. 13. That competitors be required to have the name of each specimen, as far as known, plainly written and attached to the same. 14. That the place of exhibition be open the day previous to the show from 12 noon to 9 p.m., and on the following day to 9 a.m. for the reception of exhibits, after which no exhibit will be admitted, and the place to be closed by ten o'clock. The show to be open to the public at one o'clock. 15. The definition of the classes shall be as follows : Class 1, All Comers ; Class 2, Amateurs; Class 3, Cottagers, Artisans, and Day Labourers. In Class 2, an Amateur shall be considered as one who only employs occasional assistance. Class 3 shall be considered those who cultivate their exhibits personally. 16. Exhibitors to give notice to the secretary of the Show Committee six days (Monday 12th March) before the day of show of the classes and numbers they propose to compete in. Copies of the Prize Schedule can be obtained free of charge on application to the following members of Committee : — J. >S. Bond, Cambridge; J. Walton, Te Awamutu. G. EDGECUMBE. Hon. Sec. O W READY. SHARP'S TRIUMPH PEA! TO SOW AT ONCE. Is per lb. ; or, Is per package, post free, This grand NEW PEA is suitable for AUTUMN SOWING. To those who have not used it before, A LUXURY ! To those who have, A NECESSITY ! GEO. J. NEAL, Cambridge. January 23, 1888.