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THOMAS BECKETT, ^Marchmont. §ivtctovs : LT..COL. JOS. BELL FORSYTH, Rosun. HON. H. G. JOLY, Lotbiniere. LT.-COL. T. J. DUCHESNAY, Quebec. EVAN J. PRICE, Grande Allee. REV. O. AUDET, Sillery. DR. J. B, BOLDUC, Beaufort. E. C. BARROW, Bblviderb Road. D. BELL, Little River St. Charles. R. R. DOBELL, Beauvoir. AUGUSTE DUPUIS, Village des Aulmaii«. F. A. FALKENBERa, ^ecretary-Trsasvreb. Fbize List. BY-LAWS OF THE SOCIETYi 1. The Horticultural Society of Quebec is composed of an unlimited number of members. 2 It ia gf)verned by a Board, composed of a Piosident, Vice-President and ten Directors, to be chosen by ballot at the annual general meeting, in December, the date of which will be publicly announced in the press. 3. The Directors will regulate the duties and salary of the Secretary- Treasurer, selected by them at their annual general meeting, for the space of one year ; he, alone, receiving remuneration. 4. Four Directors and a Secretary will constitute a c^uorum for the meetings of the Society. 5. The Presrdent, or, in his absence, the Vice-President, on the ro- quisition in writing of three Directors, may call a meeting, at such time and place and as often as he may think fit. 6. The arranging of a Prize List, Rules and Regulations, will be left to the Board of Directors. 7. The annual subscription ia $2, and, when paid, will for the ensuing year entitle any member to vote at the election of u Board of Directors for that year. 8. The moneys collected will be handed to the President and deposit- ed, in his official name, in any chartered Bank of the city ; checks to be drawn by him and countersigned by the Secretary-Treasurer, Prize List. EULES AND REGfULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PHIZES. 1. All the specimens ^Zaceci Id competition for premiums miist be bona FIDE GROWN PY THE COMPETITOR OR HiH EMPLOYER, or to hftve been at least two montiis in the po88essji(jn of Exhibitor, and, if i)roved not to be such, the competitor to bo di8«iualifiecl from receiving any premium whatever, at the Exhibition. 2. All plants, flowers and fruits, must bo carefully labelled with their proper names, as far as practicable. 3. All articles to be exhibited for premiums must be in the tent or building by ten a. m. , on the day of opening, and competitors must bo ready to leave the building or tent at noon sharp, when the j udges will go round. This rule will be strictly adhered to. Show to be opened at 3 p.m. 4. All articles exhibited shall remain in the building or tent until the close of the Exhibition, when they will be delivered to the contributors, unless otherwise directed. 5. The Judges selected by the Society at a special meeting shall have the discretionary power of witholding premiums, if, in their opinion, the articles exhibited do not merit them. 6. In awarding premiums on plants in pots, special reference will be had to the beauty of the specimens, profusion of bloom, and evidence of superior cultivation. In an-anging the fruits on the tables, exhibitors will be required to place the varieties, as far as iwssible, in separate groups. When a number of varieties is specified, there must be neither more nor less. By a variety of fruit is meant an established variety known as such to pomologists. New varieties, with only local names, are classed as seedlings. 7. Any new or rare fruit, flowers, plants, or other objects of particular interest, and for which no special premium has been oflfered, may be recommended, on the last day of the Exhibition, by tlie Judges to the Committee for a special prize, provided the President reports to them that there are funds in store. Prize Liit. 8. PftrtieB will not be allowed to compete for more than one prize in the tame secti.tn : — no article which has alroudy been awarded a prize will be entitled to another. 9. No individual, except the Judges, will be allowed to touch or handle any fruit, flower, or other article exhibited. 10. The decision of the Judges, as regards the premiums, must be considered final. 11. The Judges shall not be competitors in that class for which they are to award premiums. 12. While the Judges are making their awards no person shall be present, except parties not in any way interested, who must be appointed by the Committee. 13. Any deviation, more or less, from the exact quantities or numbers specifled in the schedule, will disqualify a competitor in that section. 14. In order to allot the space required in each section, all entries must be made in writing, not later than the Saturday before noon previous to the opening of the Exhibition, after which date no entries will be received. 16. The Society shall not be responsible for damage done to plants during or after Exhibition, but all ordinary care will be taken of them. 16. The Secretary will not be obliged to receive any entries not made in writing, blank forms far which will be furnished on application to the Secretary. Parties living at a distance may make their entries by mail. 17. Cards corresponding with the entries will be furnished to the exhibitors, who alone will be responsible for the placing of them, and are requested to satisfy themselves that the cards correctly describe the objects exhibited. The Society cannot be responsible for any mistake arising from the non-observance of this or any other rule. 18. Any exhibitor may effect sales, provided the articles sold are not removed until the close of the Exhibition. 19. Competitors musi state, as nearly as possible, the amount of space they will require in each section, on a table 3^ feet wide. Exhibitors will supply their own boxes for exhibiting cut flowers, tables of design, &c. I*RIZfi Ltst. 20. Post oiitriua may bo mado up to tho Monday morning previous to thu Exliibition, on payment of Twunty-Fivu cents fur each soutiou. 21. Moml)or« will bo adiiiittod by Ticket. 22. Pri'/M LintH and all other information may bo obtained by applying to thu Bocrotary ;— all porHons intorosted in Horticulturu are invited to contribute articles fur Kxhibitiun. Open to Gardeners and Amateurs of the District of Quebec only. For the purposes of this Exhibition, the District of Quebec will be held to comprise the City and County of Quebec, the coun- ties of Portneuf, Lotbiniire, Dorchester, Beauce, Levi, Mont- morency, Bellechasse, Montmagny, LIslet. POT PLANTS. Article to be ExiiiniTEu. Ist Best 12 Stovo or Greenhouse Plants, distinct vari- eties $ 4 00 6 Stovo or Greenhouse Plants 3 00 3 " " " 2 00 12 Foliage Plants 3 00 6 Stuve ur Greenhouse Plants 2 00 12 Foliage, Coleus 3 00 G «' " 2 50 12 Geraniums, Zonale, in bloom — varieties .... 2 00 8 " Double, " — " .... 3 00 4 't '« " — " 2 00 6 " Zonale, " — " .... 2 00 6 Geraniums, Bronze 2 00 4 " " 2 00 4 " Tricolored. 150 9 Fuchsias, in bloom— not more than one of each variety 2 00 9 Fuchsias, in bloom— not more than one of eooh variety • 2 50 2na $3 00 2 00 1 00 2 00 1 50 2 00 1 60 1 50 2 00 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 00 1 50 200 6 Prize List. POT i^LAlHTS.— Continued. Article to ee Exuiuiteo. 1st 12 Ferns, distinct foreign varieties $3 00 G " " " " 2 00 6 " native, grown in pots— distinct vari- eties 2 00 G Abutilc IS, in pots 2 00 4 " " 1 50 G Roses, in bloom — varieties 2 00 4 " " — '• 2 00 Balsams — 4 varieties 1 50 G Carnations — " 1 50 4 Cockscombs 1 50 Best 4 Stocks, ten week, in bloom —varieties 1 50 1 Heliotrope 2 00 G Bouvardias — in varieties 2 00 3 " — " 1 00 12 Begonias, tuberous rooted — distinct varieties 3 00 6 " " " — " . 2 00 1 Pot Mignonette 1 50 1 Musk Plant 1 00 1 Best Group Foliage Plants 5 00 Best Group of Plants, not over 15 feet, arranged for effect 7 00 CUT FLOWERS. Collection of Dahlias, double and single $ 4 00 24 Dahlias, dissimilar, " " 4 00 12 ■' " " " 3 00 12 " Pompim, dissimlar 2 50 12 " Single, dissimilar 2 00 G " " " 1 00 12 Spikes, 10 week stocks — dissimilar 1 50 12 Blooms Hollyhocks — varieties 1 50 6 " " — " 1 00 Collection of Verbenas, not less than 3 trusses, each 2 00 Collection Pansies 2 00 12 Pansies — varieties 1 50 Collection Double (Geraniums, not less than three trusaes e^ch 2 00 2nd $2 00 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 00 1 50 1 50 1 00 i po 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 50 75 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 4 00 5 00 $3 00 3 00 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 1 00 1 00 75 1 50 1 50 1 00 1 50 Prize List. CUT FLOWERS.- Continued. Article to be Exhibited. Ist 2nd Collection Sirifjle Geraniums, not less than three trusses each $2 00 $1 50 Collection China Asters 2 00 1 50 12 China Asters 150 100 Collection Gladilolus 3 00 2 00 12 Gladiolus Spikes 2 00 150 6 " " 1 50 1 00 12 Tea Roses or Noisettes, dissimilar 400 200 6 " " *' 2 00 1 50 12 Roses, H. P. dissimilar 2 00 150 6 " " " 1 00 76 Collection Phlox Drummondii 1 60 1 00 " Hardy Perennials — varieties 3 00 2 00 " Double Zinnias 150 100 " Petunias 150 100 «' Sweet Peas 1 50 1 00 " Perennial Phlox 1 60 1 00 " Lillies and Flowers of other Bulbs 2 00 1 00 " Carnations and Dianthus 1 50 1 00 " Cut Flowers 3 00 2 50 MISCELLANEOUS. Hand Bouquet 6 2 00 01 50 Table Bouquet 2 00 150 Floral Design or Device 6 00 4 00 Best and most tastefully arranged basket of blowers. 3 00 2 00 Wardian Case filled with Plants not in pots 2 00 1 50 Hanging Basket — Plants to be grown in basket, not less than one month before exhibition 2 00 1 50 Design of complete Dinner Table, arranged for ef- fect, 8 feet x 4 feet 8 00 COO FRUIT— Apples. 1. Ten varieties correctly named— 5 of each $ 6 00 $4 00 2. Duchess of Oldenburg 3 00 2 00 3. St. Lawrence 3 00 2 00 4. Alexander 3 00 2 00 10 Prize List. I FRUIT— Apples. — Continued. Article to be Exhibited. Ist 5. Baldwin $ 3 00 0. Talman's Sweet 3 00 7. Fameuso 3 00 8. Reel Astrachan 3 00 9. Wealthy. , 10. Golden Russett 3 00 11. Northern Spy 3 00 12. Peach Apple 3 00 13. Tetoffski 3 00 14. Best collection of Crab Apples — named 3 00 Plums, Grapes. 1. Plums — Best collection of not less than eight varieties!, 6 of each, correctly named . $ 4 00 2. Grapes — Collection, six varieties grown under gl iss, named — one bunch each 4 00 3. Black Hamburgs 3 00 4. Black 3 00 5. White 3 00 2nd $2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 83 00 3 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 xhtjdjsiik:. gotticttltwval gcpavtmcut. Face. By-laws of the Society 4 Rules and Regulations 5 Pot Plants 7 Cut Flowers 3 Miscellaneous 1) Apples %.. 10 Plums, Grapes, &c , , 10 1 Qne&ec Horticoltaral Society. gatrou : HIS HONOR THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR. 1888 president : J. M. LeMOINE, SiLLERY. Wcc^gvcsltlcut: THOMAS BECKETT, Marchmont. gircctors : LT.-COL. JOS. BELL FORSYTH, Roslin. HON. H. G. JOLY, Lotbinikre. LT.-COL. T. J. DUCHESNAY, Quebkc. EVAN J. PRICE, Grande Allee. REV. O. AUDET, Sillery. DR. J. B. BOLDUC, Beauport. E. C. BARROW, Belvidere Road. D. BELL, Little River St. Charles. R. R. DOBELL, Beauvoir. AUGUSTE DUrUIS, Village des Aulnaies. F. A. FALKENBERG, Secretary-Treascrer.