This section is from "The Horticulturist, And Journal Of Rural Art And Rural Taste", by P. Barry, A. J. Downing, J. Jay Smith, Peter B. Mead, F. W. Woodward, Henry T. Williams. Also available from Amazon: Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste.
At the annual meeting of this Society, held February 14th, the following Officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Judge SAMUEL CHEEVER, President John C Jackson, Isaac E. Haviland, George Vail, John McDon-ald, John A. Sherman, S. P. Chapman, D. C. Van Slyok, W. W. Weed, Vise Presidents. Luther Tucker, Recording Secretary. B. P. Johnson, Corresponding Secretary. B. B. Kirtland, Treasurer. T. S. Faxton, S. G. Fails, Charles Morrill, Anthony Van Bergen, W. C Watson, Executive Committe - additional members.
Among the premiums awarded we note the following:
Best 90 varieties, E. S. Hayward, Bochester, Diploma and 84; second best, Wm. Davidson, Hartwick, Otsego County, 82. Best 10 varieties, Robert H. Brown, Greece, Monroe County, Diatoms and 88; second best, W. Ives, Watertown, Thomas and 81. Best dish of Apples, (Northern Spy,) James H. Watts, Bochester, S. S. Medal E. S. Hayward, Bochester, for specimens Currant Wine, and Isabella Grape Wine, S. S. Medal and 81
Elmira is chosen as the place for holding the next Annual Fair.



 
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