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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2443, 8 March 1888, Page 4

Notices. WAIKATO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The ANNUAL SHOW in connection with the above Society will :>« hell inthe> PUBLIC HALL, HAMILTON, on SATURDAY, 17th March (St. Patrick's Day). Prise Schedule : i'OT PLANTS 17 Classes CUT FLOWERS H» Classes FRUIT 23 Classes VEGETABLES i> Classes SUNDRIES (including Farm Produce) 14 Classes POULTRY 12 Classes Prizes will also be awarded under the above schedule in the Amateur and Cottagers' (/lasses with the exception of the Special Prices enumerated. Oilers of Special Prizes will bo thankfully received by the Committee. Donors will kindly communicate with ' GEO. EDGECUMBE, Hon. Sec, Hamilton. SPECIAL PHIZES. By Mr John Paws, For best 12 Swedes, grown in the open field, open to allcomers £2 2 0 For best 12 White Belgian Carrots, grown in the tield from seed purchased from him, 1 bag N Z.F.M. and S. Co. Root Manure By Mr Gkokiik Mason, For best collection of Plums, 12 Fruit Trees, value ...£0 12 0 For best collection of Pears, 12 Fruit Trees, value ... 012 0 For best. 12 Roses, 12 Fruit Trees, value 0 12 0 By Mr Gko. J. Niar,, 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 G 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 6 3 Webb's Long Red Mangolds ... 0 2 6 Collection Vegetables, 3 each 0 10 0 3 Webb's Hollow Crown Parsnips 0 2b Dish Webb Worsdley Wonder Peas 0 2 6 Dish Chancellor Peas ... 0 2 6 Dish Webb's Stowbridgo Marrow Peas 0 2 6 3 Webb's Emperor Cabbages 0 2 6 3 Webb'sLittleWonderSavoy 0 2 6 3 Webb's Perpetual Bearer Cucumber 0 2 6 3 Webb's Red Globe Tripoli Onions ... •■• ... 0 - 6 Collection Onions, 3 each ... 0 5 0 By Mr Jons Sn.Mii', 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, black and dun oats,lolbs. in each sample shown : Vilie's work on Artilicial Manures 15 0 By Mr F. Moouv, Kihikihi, For best collection of Peaches, 4 of each, Fruit Trees, By Mr llrun Ross, Waihou Nursery, "For the best 12 King of Pippins, Fruit Trees, valued at 0 12 0 By Ma.iok Jackson, 'For best sample of Apple Jelly 0 10 0 vnliis 0 10 0 By Mr •'. Corrr.Ki.r,, For the best -Jib. lump of Fresh Butter 0 5 0 For the best Home-made Loaf, not less thin 21bs. 0 5 0 By Mr IL\tkh:k, 'For best sack of ChalTed Oaten Hay 0 10 0 By Mr O'Ni'.nx, For best collection of Bottled Fruit—lst prize 015 0 2nd. prize 0 5 0 By Mr Bauto.v. For best 12 Quinces 0 10 0 By Mr Euiskcimjuk, For best 3 Cheeses 10 0 By Messrs w. S. Laitiue & Go , "For the best collection of Field Roots : 2 hags of Ngaruawahia Bonedust. By Mr Jamk.s Ryniuin, For the best sack of Eating Potatoes (not less than Icwt): 1 sack (2cwt.) La-wes' 36 per cent. Superphosphate. By Mr J. S.Bond, For best collection of Apples suitable for export: Winner to have choice of the following books :—Beetou's Household Management, Quiver, Leisures Hour, or Sunday at Home for 18S7. By N.Z. F'kozkn Meat k Storage Co , For best collection of Farm Produce, 1 bag of Manure. By Mr R. T. Miu.au, Paterangl (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 he 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 i. Any protest must be made in writing as soon as the awards are made kiiown, 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 bo published at 'least six weeks before the time appointed for the show. (i. Non-subaci ibcrs may exhibit in any class on payment rf 2s Cd, and be entitled to free admission. 7. All exhibits not claimed by the owners at the close 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 arc being made. i). 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. ]I. No exhibitor to compete for more than one p:izc in each class, with the same variety, and nothing to be shown miles'.; it has been the bona tide 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. l:!. That competitors'be required to have the name of each specimen, as far as known, plainly written and attached to the same. 1-1. That the place of exhibition be open the day previous to the show from 12 noon to !) p.m., and on the following day to 0 a.m. for the reception of exhibits, after wlvbh no exhibit will be admitted, and the place to bo closed by ten o'clock. The show to he 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 d t Cottagers, Arti-