VA //^2T

M. S. CLAYPOOL.

FIFTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Indiana State Board of Agriculture

VOLUME XLIV— 1902-1903

INCLUDING THE NEW YORK

BOTANICAL
QARDJEN

Proceedings of the Annval Meetiny, 1903 ; Reports of County arid District Societies,

State Meetings of Swine Breeders, Corn Groweis' Association, Farmers^

Institutes, Experiment Station, Farmers' Insurance Union,

Statistics on Vegetables and Cereals, St"le

Dairy Associution, etc., etc

TO THE GOVERNOK.

INDIANAPOLIS:

WW. B. BURFOKD, CONTRACTOR FOR STATE PKINTINU AND KINDIMIJ.

1903.

LIBRARY
NEW YORK
BOTANICAL

GARDEN

THE STATE OF INDIANA,

Executive Department,
Indianapolis, August 27, 1903.

Received by the Governor, examined and referred to the Auditor of State
for verification of the financial statement.

Office of Auditor of State, 1

Indianapolis, September 25, 1903. J

The within report, so far as the same relates to moneys drawn from the
State Treasury, has been examined and found correct.

D. E. SHERRICK,

Auditor of State.

September 25, 1903.

Returned by the Auditor of State, with above certificate, and trans-
mitted to Secretary of State for publication, upon the order of the Board of
Commissioners of Public Printing and Binding.

GEO. B. LOCKWOOD,

Private Secretary.

Filed in the office of the Secretar}^ of State of the State of Indiana,
September 'lb, 1903.

DANIEL E. STORMS,

Secretary of State.

Received the within report and delivered to the printer this 25th day
of September, 1903.

THOS. J. CARTER,
'^ Cleric Printing Bureau.

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INDIANA STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Indianapolis, Ind., August 26, 1903.

To the Honorable Winfield T, Durbin, Governor of Indiana :

Dear Sir — I beg to submit herewith the report of the pro-
ceedings of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture for the
year 1902. Very respectfully,

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

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MEMBERS

OF THE

Indiana State Board of Agriculture

J 9 02.

1st

Dlstrict-

2d

District-

3d

District-

4th

District-

5th

Disti-ict-

6th

Distriet-

7th

District-

8th

District-

9th

District-

10th

District-

11th

District-

12th

District-

13th

District-

14th

District

15th

District-

16th

District-

-JOHN C. HAINES, Rocljport, Spencer County.

-MASON J. NIBLACK, Vincennes, Knox County.

-E. S. TUELL, Corydon, Harrison County.

-JOHN TILSON, Franldin, Johnson County.

-H. L. NOWLIN, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County.

-KNODE PORTER, Hagerstown, Wayne County.

-DAVID WALLACE, Indianapolis, Marion County.

-SID CONGER, Shelbyville, Shelby County.

-W. T. BEAUCHAMP, Terre Haute, Vigo County.

-J. C. BRIDGES, Bainville, Putnam County.

-M. S. CLAYPOOL, Muncie, Delaware County.

-WM. M. BLACKSTOCK, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County.

-JOHN L. THOMPSON, Gas City, Grant County.

-JOE' CUNNINGHAM, Peru, Miami County.

-C. B. BEN.JAMIN, LeRoy. Lake County.

-JAS. E. McDonald, Ligonler, Noble County.

OFFICERS FOR 1902,

JOHN L. THOMPSON,

Vice-President.

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

M. S. CLAYPOOL, President.

E. H. PEED,

Qeneral Superintendent.

J. W. LAGRANGE,

Treasurer.

Executive Committee.
Messrs. NIBLACK, THOMPSON, BEAUCHAMP, McDONALD, CONGER.

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BOARD OF AGKICULTUBE.

LIST OF MEMBERS OF INDIANA STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE,
SHOWING DATE AND TERM OF SERVICE.

Name.

County.

First
Elected.

No. Years
Served.

Allen, Joseph

Banks, W. A

Barnes, J-hn P

Barnett, Cott

Easier, F

Bennett, Wm. H. . . .
Bennett, Wm. H. . . .

Berry, W. W

Blackstock, Wm. M.

Blanche, Willis

Boggs, John M

Bonner, W. H

Bradley, James L . . .

Branham, D C

Brown, Dr. R T. . . .

Brown, Geo. W

Burke, L. A

Buskirk, Geo. A

Bpauchamp, Wm T.
Bridges, John C

Caldwell, Hezekiah

Carr, John F

Ciaypool, A. B . . . .

Clavpool, VI. S

Clemen^ B F

Cockrum. Jas. W. . .

Coffin, W. G

Cofield, J. W

Collins, T. H

Cotteral, W. W

Cox, E. T

Crawford, (ieorge . .

Crim, Wm

Custer, L. B

Conger, Sid

Davip, John L

Davidson, Stephen .
Davidson, Jasper N.

Dennis, W T

Donaldson, W. C. . .
Dowling, Thomas . .
Downing, Charles . .
Drake, .James P. . . .
Dume, George G. . . .

Duncan, Wm

Dungan, S. W

Durham, Thos

Montgomery

Laporte

Madison . . . .

Cass

Sullivan . . . .

Union

Union

Knox

Tippecanoe. .

Howard

Tippecanoe .

Johnson

.Jefferson . . .
Montgomery.

Shelby

Posey

Monroe

Vigo

Putnam

Wabash . . .

Jackson

Fayette . . .
Delaware .
Wabash ...
Gibson ....
Vermillion

Ohio

Floyd ....
Henry ....

Posey

Laporte . . .
Madison . .

Cass

Shelby ....

Montgomery.

Fulton

Montgomery.

Wayne

Parke

Vigo

Hancock . . . .

Marion

Lawrence . . .
Lawrence . . .
Johnson . . .
Vigo

1853

1882
1879
1898
1872
1854
1863
1889
1895
18H7
1885
1859
1856
1861
1855
1857
1870
1870
1899
1901

12
4
3
2
7
2
3
2
2
8
2
3
2
4
2
5
2
1

1867

12

1862

2

1871

8

1893

7

1889

2

1853

2

1K59

4

1877

4

1858

4

1883

2

1864

6

1862

2

1869

9

1878

10

1900

1

1895

5

1870

8

1883

12

1854

5

1863

8

1871

4

1893

8

1854

2

1851

2

1858

4

1882

12

1862

2

ANNUAL MEETING.

LIST OF MEMBERS, ETC.— Continued.

Name.

County.

First
Elected.

No. Years
Served.

Emison, Samuel

Fisher, Stearns

Fletcher, < alvin

Franklin, W. M

Freeman, A

Gaar, J. M

Gerard, J. B

Gilbert, Joseph

Grafle, Dr. G B

Graham, John M

Greer, W A

Grosvenor, J. A

Haines, John C

Hamrick, A D

Hamilton, W W

Hancock, R. H

Hargrove, Samuel. . . .

Harris, has. B

Harris, Jacob R

Hay, A. Y

Haymonds, Dr. Rufus

Haynes, R P

Helm, Dr. Y. C

Herriot, Samuel

Herron, Alex

Holton, W. B

Holloway, David P. ..
Holloway, David P. . .

Holmes, D J. C

Howland, H B

Howland, H. B

Hutlstetter, David . . .
Hussey, George . .'. . . .

Johnson, F. C

Jones, Aaron

Jones, Dick

Jones, Lloyd

Kellev, John B

Kirkpatrick, T. M

Lagrange, J. W

Lane, George W

LaTourette, Henry . . .

Levering, John

Levering, Mortimer . ,

Knox

Wabash

Marion

Owen

Porter

Wayne

Dearborn . . . .

yigo .

Gibson

Delaware . . .
Dearborn. . . .
Marion

Lake

Putnam

Decatur

Hariison . . .

Pike

Elkhart

Switzerland .

Clark

Franklin . . . .

Daviess

Delaware . . .
•Johnson . . . .

Fayette

Marion

Wayne

Wayne

Delaware . . .

Marion

Marion

Orange

Vigo

Floyd

St. Joseph . . .
Bartholomew
Huntington .

Warrick . . . .
Howard . . . .

Johnson

Df arborn . . . .
Fountain. . . .
Tippecanoe .
Tippecanoe .

18?>1

1854
1862
1855
1858

1865
1873
1881
1855
1883
1885
1864

1896
1859
1891
1878
1882
1892
1851
1854
1855
1875
1859
18-^3
18H7
1894
1851
1861
1859
1892
1896
1853
1851

1872
1894
1883
1889

1851
1881

1894
1852
1883
1852
1897

13

2
3

4

2
2
2
5
4
3
2

4
14
6
6
6
6
4
2
4
8

10
2
4
2
4
2

10
2
3
2
1

6
6
8
4

2
2

4

8
4
2
4

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BOARD OF AGRICULTUKE,

LIST OF MEMBERS, ETC. -Continued.

Name.

County.

First
Elected.

No. Years
Served

Lockhart, E. M
Loder, Isaac B .
Loomis, W. H. .

Matson, J. A

Matthews, Claude . . . .

Maze, W. A

Meredith, Henry C . . .

Milhouse, J. V

Mitchell, Robert

Mitchell, Thos. V . . . .

Morgan, Jesse

Mutz, Jacob

McBride, Jeremiah . . .

McClung, J. A

McConnell, George N.
McConnell, George N.

McCoy, James S

McCrea, John

McDonald, M. A

McDonald, James E . .
Mc Mahan, John

McWilliams, R. C

Nelson, J. D. G . .
Nelson, J. D. G . .
Nelson, Thomas. .
Nelson, Thomas .
Niblack, Mason J
North, Benjamin.
Nowlin, H. L . . .

Officer, V. K.
O'Neal, J. K.
Orr, Joseph . .

Peck, Henry . .
Peed, E. H . . .
Piatt, Nathan .
Porter, Knode
Poole, Joseph .

Quick, S. R...

Raab, D G

Ragan W. H

Ratliff, John

Reese, D E

Reiter, Gerard

Robison, E. A

Robison, E. J I Marion.

Dekalb.
Rush . .
Allen ..

Putnam ....
Vermillion .

Tipton

Wayne. . . .
Jennings . . .

Gibson

Rush

Rush

Shelby

Martin

Fulton

Steuben ....
Steuben ....

Knox

Monroe ....
Warren ....

Noble

Washington
Parke

Allen . . . .
Allen ....
Parke. . . .
Parke . . . .
Knox . . . .

Ohio

Dearborn

Jefferson . . .
Tippecanoe.
Laporte . . . .

Cass

Henry . .
Warrick .
Wayne. . .
Fountain

Bartholomew

Ohio

Putnam

Grant

Dearborn . . .

Knox

Johnson

1874
1861
1861

1854
1897
1891
1879
1875
1875
1869
1852
1868
1851
1888
1860
1864
1892
1864
1893
1894
1851
1881

1853

1870
1875
1889
1896
1867
1897

1888
1881
1851

1862
1885
1860
1897
1861

1879

1856
1873
188.3
1865
1888
1898
1902

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4
4

4
4

2

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10
2

14
3
4
2
6
4
6
2
6
3
2

6
4
4
2
4
6
4

9
2

6

4

3

12

5
10
4
4
1
3
1

ANNUAL MEETINC.

11

LIST OF MKMBERS, ETC.— Continued.

Name-

County.

First
Elected.

No. Yeabs
Served.

Sample, H P

Sankey, James M . .
Shoemnker, .John C.

Seig, J Q A

Seward, A

Seward, W B

Seybold, Dempsey..
Simonton, Robert . .
Smith, Abraham . . .

Spalding, T. N

Stevenson, Alex. C .
Stevenson, Alex. C .

Stevens, W. W

Stewart, Cliarles B..
Sunman, T. W. W .
Sutherland, .John. .
Swiuney, Thomas W

Thompson, John L .
Thompson, S. H . . . .
Turner, John N . . . .
Tuttle, T. W

Vawter, S

Vinton, A. E

Wagner, G. D

Wiley, Lemuel

Wiliard, Roland . . .
Williams, James I).
Wright, .Joseph A . .

Tippecnnoe.

Vigo

Perry

Harrii-on . . .
Monroe . . . .
Monroe . . . .

Parke

Huntington

Knox

Lagrange . .
Putnam . . . .
Putnam . . . .
Washington
Tippecanoe.

Ripley

Laporte . . . .
Allen

Grant

Jefferson . . .

Grant

Delaware . .

Jennings . . .
Marion ....

Warren . . . .
Switzerland
Kosciusko . .

Knox

Marion

1873
1891
1862
1884
1851
1872
1879
1887
1853
1852
1851
J855
1894
1883
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State Industrial Associations.

OFFICERS FOR 1902.

Indiana State Board of Agriculture — President, M. 8. Claypool, Muncie;
Secretary, Charles Downing, Indianapolis.

Indiana HorticuUiiral Association — President, John Tilson, Franklin ; Secre-
tary, W. B. Flick, Lawrence,

Indiana Shorthorn Breeders^ Association — President, E. Folsom, Indianapolis;
Secretary, W. J. Quick, Brooklyn.

Indiana Dairymen's Association — President, J. J. W. Billingsley, Indianapolis;
Secretary, H. E. Van Norman, Lafayette.

Indiana Wool Growers' Association — President, Sid Conger, Flatrock; Secre-
tary, J. W. Robe, Greencastle.

Indiana Swine Breeders' Association — President, J. B. Luyster, Franklin; Sec-
retary, Allen Beeler, Liberty.

Indiana Poultry Breeders' Association — President^ Frank Johnson, Rowlands
Secretary, Jesse Tarkington, Indianapolis.

Indiana Farmers' Mutual Insurance Union — President, Aaron Jones, South
Bend; Secretary, H. L. Nowlin, Lawrenceburg.

Indiana Jersey Cattle Club — President, W. S. Budd, Indianapolis ; Secretary,
Harry Jenkins, Indianapolis.

Indiana Corn Growers' Association — President, A. O. Lockridge, Greencastle;
Secretary and Treasurer, H. F. McMahan, Fairfield.

Farmers' Institutes — Director, Prof. W. C. Latta, Purdue University, Lafayette.

Experiment Station — Director, Prof. John Skinner, Purdue University, La-
fayette.

State Chemist — Prof. H. A. Huston, Purdue University, Lafayette.

State Entomologist — Prof. James Troop, Purdue University, Lafayette.

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THE

Indiana State Board of Agriculture

CONSTITUTION.

As Revised and Adopted at the January Meeting of the Board, 1891.

Article 1. The name and style of this society shall be "The Indiana
State Board of Agriculture," its objects, to promote and improve the con-
dition of agi-iculture, horticulture, and the mechanic, manufacturing and
household arts.

Art. 2. There shall be held in the city of Indianapolis, at such time
as may be prescribed by lav7, an annual meeting of the State Board of
Agriculture, together with presidents, or other delegates duly authorized,
from each county, or such other agricultural society as may be authorized
by law to send delegates, who shall, for the time being, be ex-ofiicio mem-
bers of the State Board of Agi-iculture, for the purpose of deliberation and
consultation as to the wants, prospects and condition of the agricultural
interests throughout the State; and at such annual meetings the several
reports from county societies shall be delivered to the President of the
State Board of Agriculture; and the said President and delegates shall, at
this meeting, elect suitable persons to fill all vacancies in this Board:
Provided, however. That said election shall not affect the members of the
Board present, whose terms shall not be considered to expire until the last
day of the session.

Art. 3. The State Board-elect shall meet immediately after the ad-
journment of the State Board, for the purpose of organization and for the
transaction of such other Inisiuess as the wants and interests of the society
may require; and hold such other meetings from time to time, for maliing
out premium lists, preparing for State B'airs, and all other business neces-
sary to the promotion of the objects of the society,

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Art. 4. The State Board-eleci sluill coii>^ist ot sixteen members,
chosen from the following districts:

1st District— Posey, Vanderburgh. Gibson. Warrick and Spencer counties.
2d District— Knox, Daviess. Martin. Pike. DuIkjis. Crawford and Perry

counties.
3d District— Harrison, Washington, Orange, Floyd, Clark and Scott

counties.
4th District— .Jackson, Lawrence. Brown. Monroe. Greene, Owen. .Tohn-

son and Sullivan counties.
5th District— Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, Dearborn, Franklin, Kipley,

and Jennings counties.
6th District— Bartholomew. Decatur, Knsh. Fayette. Union and Wayne

counties.
7th District— Madison. Ilanccjck. Hamilton, Henry and Shell>y counties.
8th District— JMarion County.

9th District— Clay, Yi.go, Parke, Vermillion and Fountain counties.
10th District— Putnam, Morgan, Hendricks. Montgomery and Boone

counties.
11th District— Delawari". Randolph. Jay. Adams. Wells, Huntington and

Blackford counties.
12tli District— Carroll. White. Benton, Newton, Tippecanoe*. Warren. Jas-
per and Pulaski counties,
lath District— Clinton. Tipton. Howard, Grant. Wabash and Whitley

counties.
14tli District— Elkhart, Kosciusko. Fulton. Cass and Maimi counties,
loth District— St. Joseph, Marshall, Starke, Laporte. P(n'ter and Lake

counties,
loth District— Allen. Dekalb, Steuben, Lagrange and Noble counties.

Chosen for two years, one-half of whose terms expire every year, to
wit: Those representing the tirst, second, third, fourth, seventh, four-
teenth, tifteenth and sixteenth districts expire at the annual meeting of
180U, and those representing the fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh,
twelfth and thirteenth districts expire at the an.nual meeting to be lield in
Januar.v, ISfvl. To l)e chosen l»y ballot.

Art. r>. It shall be tlic duty of tlic I'ri-siileiit lo preside at all meetings.
conduct the business in an orderly and parliament;ir.v manner, and offi-
cially sign all vouchers and drafts upon the Treasurer (exce])t for i)re-
miums), and all othei- instruments requiring the same, and call sjjecial
meetings in cases of emergem-y.

Art. 0. The State Board-elect shall. ;it the :innual meeting after the
adjournment of the delegate meeting, proceed to elect one of their num-
ber President, who shall hold his office for a term of one year, and until
liis sncces.sor is elected and (iualitie<l: and one of their number for Vice-

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President, whose term shall be the same as President, who shall act, and
for the time being have all the power, as President, whenever the Presi-
dent is absent from any regular meeting. They shall also elect some
suitable person as Secretary and some suitable person as Treasurer, and
a General Superintendent, who shall hold their offices each for one year,
unless removed for incompetency or neglect of duty. They shall also elect
four of their number who shall, with the President, constitute an Execu-
tive Committee, who shall have power to act in cases of emergency, where
loss would result l)y Avaiting till a regular meeting of the Board, but shall
have no power whatever during a meeting of the Boai'd.

Art. 7. It shall l)e the duty of the Treasurer to safely keep the funds
belonging to the society, pay out the same on orders or drafts drawn
by the Secretary, and report annually to the State Board, and as much
oftener as he may be called upon by the Board, and shall give bond for the
faithful performance of his duties.

Art. 8. It shall be the duty of the General Superintendent to take
care of and carefully keep all property belonging to the society, have the
care and control of the Fair Grounds during the recess; have the super-
vision and oversight of such improvements or additions as may be directed
by the State Board, and, under their direction, procure materials, contract
for labor, and shall be, during the continuance of the Fair, the Chief Mar-
shal and head of the police. The members of the Board shall employ all
the necessary police and gatekeepers.

Art. 9. The Secretary shall keep a true record of the proceedings. He
shall conduct all correspondence on behalf of the society, except when
otherwise directed by the President. He shall, by himself and assistants
by him appointed, arrange the details of the entries, tickets and enroll the
names of committees and judges of the State Fair, receive and record the
various reports of the awarding committees, fill out and deliver all di-
plomas and certificates. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to condense
the County Agricultural reports for each year into one volume and super-
intend the publishing of the same. He shall audit and file all accounts
against the Board; draw orders in favor of the proper persons on the
Treasurer for the amount; but orders shall not be drawn payable to order
or bearer, but to the name of the party alone or his agent. He shall make
an annual report, showing amount of all orders upon the treasury, and
shall perform such other duties as the best interests of the society may
demand; but he is at all times su.bject to the direction and control of the
State Board.

Art. 10. At the annual meeting of the Board the salaries of the Treas-
urer, Secretary and Superintendent shall be fixed for the ensuing year;
Provided, That said Board may, in their disci'etion, at any meeting of said
Board, make said officers an additional allowance for extra services.

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Art. 11. That no compensation shall be allowed to delegates attend-
ing the annual meetings of the State Board; nor shall the members of the
State Board-elect be paid any sum of money, as compensation or other-
wise, except by order of the Board-elect.

Art. 12. The State Board may adjourn from time to time, or they
may be called together by the Secretary, by order of the President, by a
written notice to each member, enclosed by mail, and a notice of such
meeting published in two or more newspapers of general circulation, in
the city of Indianapolis; and all meetings so held by adjournment, or calls,
shall be deemed regular and legal.

Art. 13. Any alteration or amendment to this Constitution may be
made at the annual meeting of the State Board, two-thirds of all the mem-
bers voting for such amendment.

Art. 14. The following standing committees shall be appointed by the
President, to whom all matters of business coming up for reference under
their particular heads shall be referred, unless otherwise specially directed
by the Board:

1. Finance and Claims.

2. Rules and Regulations.

3. Fair Grounds.

4. Unfinished Business.

5. Geological Survey— Executive Committee, ex-oflBcio.

6. Premium List.

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.

At the May meeting in 1851, certain rules, embracing ten sections, for
the government of county agricultural societies, were adopted by the
Board of Agriculture, as required in Section 1 of the statute laws enacted
by the Legislature of Indiana for the "Encouragement of Agriculture,"
approved February 17, 1852.

At the February meeting of 18(>S the rules were found inexpedient and
were repealed, and the following resolutions, submitted by the Committee
on Rules and Regulations, were adopted:

Resolved, That all county and district societies shall be organized and
governed by the laws of the State of Indiana in regard to agi'icultural
societies, and especially under the act passed by the Legislature and ap-
proved February 17, 1852.

Resolved, That all societies so organized will be entitled to send dele-
gates to this Board (State Board of Agriculture) at its annual meetings.
and will be received and acknowledged upon the presentation of their
reports and credentials, and compliance with the laws as legally organized
societies.

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Indiana State Board of Agriculture

The Indiana State Board of Agriculture met in its rooms in
the State House, January 6, 1903, pursuant to the call of the
President.

There were present, Hon. M. S. Claypool, President; Hon.
John L. Thompson, Vice-President; Charles Downing, Secretary;
J. W. Lagrange, Treasurer; E. H. Peed, General Superintendent,
and the following members of the Board, viz :

First District^ — John C. Haines.

Second District — Mason J. Niblack.

Third District— E. S. Tuell.

Fourth District — John Tilson.

Fifth District — H. L. Nowlin.

Sixth District — Knode Porter.

Seventh District — David Wallace.

Eighth District — Sid Conger.

Ninth District — W. T. Beauchamp.

Eleventh District— M. S. Claypool.

Twelfth District — Wm. M. Blackstock.

Thirteenth District — John L. Thompson.

Fourteenth District — Joe Cunningham.

Fifteenth District — C. B. Benjamin.

Sixteenth District — James E. McDonald.

Mr. John C. Bridges of the 10th District was absent.

On motion of Mr. James E. McDonald, the Board adjourned

sine die.

CHAELES DOWNING,

Secretary.

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18 BOAKD OF AGRICULTURE.

MEETING OF DELEGATE IK)AKI). '

The fifty-first aiuinal iiicoliiio- of the Delegate Board of the
Indiana State Board of Agiicnltnre met in the rooms of the
Indiana State Board of Ag-ricnltnre in the State Honse, in the
city of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Tnesday, January 6th, 1903,
at 10 o'clock a. m., pursuant to the law governing- said Indiana
State Board of Agriculture.

There were present, Hon. M. S. Claypool, President ; Hon.
John L. Thompson, Vice-President; Charles Downing, Secretary,
and E. H. Peed, General Superintendent, and the following mem-
bers of the Board:

First District — John 0. Haines.
Second District — Mason J. IsTiblack.
Third District— E. S. Tuell.
Fourth District — John Tilson
Fifth District— H. L. Nowlin.
Sixth District — Knode Porter.
Seventh District — David Wallace.
Eighth District — Sid Conger.
Ninth District — ^W. T. Beauchamp.
Eleventh District — M. S. Claypool.
Twelfth District— Wm. M. Blackstock.
Thirteenth District — John L. Thompson.
Fourteenth District — Joe Cunningham.
Fifteenth District — C. B. Benjamin.
Sixteenth District^ — James E. McDonald.

Mr. John C. Bridges, member for the Tenth District, was
absent.

There were also present a nund)er of delegates, who ]>resented
their certificates of election when the meeting was declared open
by the President.

Hon. C. A. Bookwalter, Mayor of tlic city cf Iiidiaiuqxdis, was
introduced to the meeting by the President, and s])oke as follows:

ANNUAL MEETING. 19

Mr. President and Fellow Farmers:

I feel that I have just as much right to address you by that title as
have Messrs. Niblack, Wallace, McDonald and some of the others who
have no more calouses on their hands from gripping the plow-handle than
I have. Especially am I entitled to so address you, because I received
my first introduction to the State of Indiana on an eighty-acre farm about
six miles north of the town of Wabash, and some of the pleasantest
years of my life were spent upon that farm, especially pleasant because
I left the farm long before I was old enough to do anything else than
carr>' water.

It is hardly necessary or incumbent upon anyone representing the
city of Indianapolis to assure the members of this association of the
fact that they are welcome to Indianapolis. I believe that the people
of Indianapolis, as well as all the people of the State of Indiana, are
under a lasting debt to the men who. by their energy, have in the years
gone by made the State Association what it has proven to be. We of
Indianapolis, if there is a special benefit to be derived from your labors,
have the opportunity to enjoy that l)ent'rtt without paying the tax which
the balance of our fellow citizens in Indiana must pay in order to reach
Indianapolis and enjoy the result of your labors. Hence I say that it is
hardly necessary for the people of this city in any way to assure you of
the fact that you are welcome in their midst.

We believe here that the State institutions should be a source of
pride to every citizen in Indiana. I know not what projects this State
Board has to present at this session of the General Assembly, but as
one citizen of Indianapolis and of Indiana I do trust that before this
General Assembly shall have adjourned the people of the State of Indiana
will have had secured to them the magnificent grounds which are now
being used and held under lease by the State Board of Agriculture.

My friends, you are welcome. I do not intend to offer you the keys
of the city, for the reason that we do not keep our city locked against
men capable of conducting themselves so as not to bring discredit upon
the communities they represent, but we have thrown open the doors of
the city of Indianapolis, and trust that your stay in our midst will be
pleasant and profitable.

The Secvotary read a letter from Governor Diirbin announcing
that he conhl not be present at the session, owing to pressure of
business connected with the opening of the Legislature.

Mr. Claypool, President of tKe Board, requested Mr. John L.
Thompson, Vice-Pre,sident, to take the chair, and addressed the
meeting as follows ;

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PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.

To the Members Of the State and Delegate Boards of Agriculture:

Gentlemen— You have, during the past year, had a great deal of litera-
ture about the State Board, and its early history, for your information.
So much has been written, that "at this time it is hardly necessary to say
more.

The State Board of Agriculture was created by an act of the Legis-
lature of 1851, and held its tirst fair in the month of October, 1852. It
came into existence through the efforts of some of Indiana's best men,
with possibly all the necessary display befitting an occasion so commend-
able, so full of hope for the betterment of the agricultural and live stock
interests of the State. The early efforts of the members of the State Board
met with varied success. At no time in the history of the Board have
their efforts received that measiire of success they so justly deserved.
Even in the very beginning we find their admission receipts were inade-
quate to meet the expense of putting on the first fair. However, this
did in nowise interfere with its usefulness nor retard its growth. From
its first exhibit the State Fair has developed, until it now occupies a
position second to no State Fair in the country.

During the past year the State Board of Agriculture celebrated its
fiftieth anniversary, the golden jubilee of its existence. The Board left
nothing undone; spared neither time nor expense to make the occasion a
memorable one. The meeting was a most successful one. The plans
were laid for the greatest financial success ever attained by the State
Board, but the elements were against us, and we had to content ourselves
with "what might have been" and look to the future for some of those
"balmy days" upon which the State Fair was launched.

You have been told from year to year, since we came into possession
of our new grounds, of the great wealth of buildings and equipments we
hold. You have listened to those beautiful word pictures until you have
about brought yourselves to believe they were real.

Nothing has ever been said to you of the temporary nature of those
equipments. You have never been told of their many architectural short-
comings. Y^ou have been impressed with the idea of their stability. After
ten years of use we find ourselves face to face with entirely different
conditions. Instead of the conditions improving, as they should be, with
our surroundings, time is leaving its marks of decay everywhere, until
wo have reached that point, that it requires from six thousand to ten
thousand dollars to keep our buildings in repair that we may hold our
annual meetings in them. It looks like a wanton waste of money for a
State Fair in a great State, full of riches like this State, to be expending
eight or ten thousand dollars each year in repairs on temporary buildings,
such as we have.

ANNTJAL MEETING. 2l

What do we need? To make our plant in keeping witli our sister
States, and worttiy of as good a State as Indiana, our wants are many.
We need money and plenty of it. Tlien all tilings may be added unto
us. We need permanent buildings suitable for their purposes, to stop the
constant drain upon our resources. A complete water system for the bene-
fit and health of all. A park and landscape system to beautify and adorn
the grounds until they shall become the garden spot of Indiana. Steel
underpinning under our grandstand, with cement floor, that we may de-
rive some revenue from what is now unproductive property, and the
liability of destruction be diminished. We need a large coliseum for our
stock show, and such other purposes as buildings of that nature can be
used for. It is a disgrace to every citizen of the State of Indiana, and
we feel it keenly, to invite the best exhibitors in the world to come to
our State Fairs and be compelled to make their exhibits in the rain.
Our mile track, that has a reputation among the best, and that we know
to be the very best when the rains defer to our wishes, needs resoiling,
and it should be done in the near future with proper and careful oversight.
We have done everything to popularize the track. Have built a half-
mile track in the infield, for the many known benefits such equipments
bring.

When we look around us and see what other States are doing for their
State Fairs, and in fact for all their agricultural societies, and knowing-
how those things have been brought about, we feel that the State Board
of Agriculture of Indiana, while it has always been free from political
tendencies or influences, should give the body politic just one political
twist now that party lines are almost obliterated, and that sixty-five
per cent, of the voting population of Indiana are of the farm or directly
interested in the farm, and should and must have recognition.

Our friends over in Ohio are having all the good things that are going.
They have a very superb plant, substantial and beautiful in all its details,
a credit to any State. The Legislature of Ohio gave them $2<50,000 for
the construction of buildings. The citizens are all proud of their holdings,
and not a word of objection has ever been raised.

What have they done over among our friends in Illinois? They have
received $510,500 for the purchase of grounds and construction of build-
ings, and a large annual appropriation for the maintenance of the oflice
and payment of premiums. They have a grand plant, and the people are
with them in the upbuilding of a most creditable and complete plant,
worthy of a great State and progressive people. In the States of Michigan,
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa they are properly cared for.

Indiana to us is the best State among the great Middle States, from
location, natural resources, and diversified interests; her farmers and
stock growers are afraid to ask for what is justly due them.

We feel that the Legislature of Indiana should make an appropriation
of sufficient money to carry on and take care of Indiana's exhibit at the

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St. Louis Exposition. The great benefits of an exhibition of this nature
are very apparent to tlie most casual observer.

Indiana occupies a proud position among tlie agricultural and live
stock interests of the world, a position she has attained through honorable
competition and the unquestioned merit of her products. Her breeders
of live stock have compelled the whole world to acknowledge the superior-
ity of their herds and flocks. Their cattle, sheep and swine have been
blue ribbon winners for years in the hottest competition that could be
brought against them. The horse interests of the State have for many
years played a prominent part throughout the racing world. The last
few years her horses have lieen particularly prominent on the turf. It
is for Indiana's glory to produce the only, the unbeaten, the unconquered,
the king of his kind, "Dan Patch."

While Indiana's great breeders of live stock are out battling for
supremacy and V)ringing home honors to their State, we should be doing
everything possible for us to do t.<jward building up a State home for
exhibits second to none of its kind.

The State Board of Agriculture does a great many things, and has to
do a great many things it Avould not do. if its members felt free to follow
their own inclinations, their best .iudgment. To illustrate we are paying
3 and 17-100 per cent, premiums on all its insurance. Do you consider that"
a good business proposition? Would you pay such an exorbitant rate
on so good a risk? No. We can not get away from things of this kind.
During the past ten years we have paid over .$20,00() in premiums and have
had a loss of $1,100 during this time; $600 less than last year's annual
premiums. This is only one of many of a similar nature.

The reports of our Secretary and Treasurer are complete, and will
show to you fully all receipts and expenditures of money.

The year 1902 was a particularly harmonious one in the management of
the State Board. We feel very grateful to the public for their generous
support, and I take this occasion to thank the citizens of Indiana for
their many Indications of loyalty and good Avill toward the State Pair.
To the members and officers of the Board I have only words of highest
commendation for their every efforts in helping to make the golden jubilee'
of the State Board the gi-eat success it was, under conditions so adverse.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, the President's address was re-
ferred to the following committee: Mason J. Nil^lack, Robert
Mitchell and Frank P. Johnson.

The President, Mr. Clay pool, resumed the chair and appointed
the following committees :

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Auditina; Committee — John Tilson, of Franklin ; John C.
Haines, of Rockport, and Mason J. ISTiblaek, of Vincennes.

Credentials — M. A. McDonald, of West Lebanon ; A. G. Hol-
combe, of Ft. Branch, and E. S. Tnell, of Corydon.

The Secretary presented his report of receipts and disbnrse-
ments for the year ending January 5, 1903, as follows:

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

ludiauapolis, Ind., .January 6, 1903.

To the President and Members of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture:
Gentlemen— 1 herewith submit a report of the receipts and disburse-
ments of the Indiana State Boai'd of A.i-rieulture for the year ending-
January 5, 1903, as follows, to wit:

Receipts.

Balance in treasury January 0, 19()3 $6,546 10

Appropriation from the State 10,000 00

Rents from track, stables and grounds 1.047 83

Stall and pen rents 1,554 51

Privileges 4,835 50

Admissions 34,612 75

Entry fees 2.780 90

Exhibitors tickets 770 00

Insurance on hog barns 911 00

Special premiums 5,496 50

Total $69,155 09

Disbursements.

Members' per diem " $3,669 35

Salaries of officers 3,323 50

Construction, labor, repairs, etc 16,250 .38

Furniture and tools 66 34

Insurance 1,645 91

Postage, telegraph and telephone 494 89

Freight and express 189 70

Printing, stationery and office supplies 1,984 61

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Advertising 5,787 46

Expert judges 1,137 50

Police 559 50

Assistant superintendents 1,315 78

Fair supplies 1,956 71

Premiums 23,170 75

Sousa and his band 3,500 00

Special tickets redeemed 149 00

Music 315 00

Gas 79 60

Monon guaranty •. 230 95

Miscellaneous 1,533 44

Balance 1,794 63

Total $69,155 09

The following is a list of the warrants issued during the year ending

January 5, 1903, which are outstanding at this date:

No. 164. Dana Democrat $1 00

No. 214. Middletown Advance 2 00

No. 219. Muncie News 4 00

No. 245. Sheridan Air Line News 1 00

No. 267. Winchester Republican 1 00 •

No. 420. Moorman & Miller 17 00

No. 436. New Telephone Company 67 75

No. 473. D. B. Winchester 39 00

No. 474. Indianapolis Gas Company 28 00

No. 475. D. B. Winchester 31 00

No. 476. Central Union Telephone Company 33 50

No. 477. Western Union Telegraph Company 50

No. 479. Chicago Horseman 8 11

No. 481. Johnson, Woodbridge Company 2 75

No. 482. C. W. Meikel Company 3 95

No. 483. Balke, Krauss Company 89 42

No. 484. Lilly »& Stalnaker Company 4 36

No. 485. Marion County Labor Company 10 00

No. 487. Baber & Company 2 50

No. 488. Mrs. J. W. King, Secretary 50 00

No. 489. Am. Express Company 18

No. 492. M. S. Claypool 20 80

Total $418 62

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STATEMENT OF THE FAIR OF 1902.

Receipts.

Admissions $34,612 75

Privileges 4,835 50

Entry fees , 2,780 90

Stall and pen rents 1,554 51

Special prizes 5,496 50

Exhibitors' tickets 770 00

Total $50,050 16

Disbursements.
Premiums-
Speed horses $2,915 00

Special 4,700 00

Show horses 2,516 00

Cattle 5,377 00

Sheep 924 00

Swine 2,132 00

PoultiT 1,214 00

Fruits 583 75

Flowers 316 00

Dairy products 168 00

Agriculture 958 50

Art 1,241 25

Table luxuries 135 75

Special attractions, Sousa's band 3,500 00

Members' per diem and mileage 3,669 35

Officers' salaries 3,323 50

Postage, telegraph and telephone (year) 494 89

Freight and express (year) 189 70

Printing, stationery and office supplies (year) 1,984 71

Advertising 5,787 46

Expert judges , 1,137 59

Police 559 50

Assistant superintendents 1,315 78

Supplies for fair 1,956 71

Special tickets redeemed 149 00

Music for fair 315 00

Railroad guaranty 230 95

Profits of the year 2,254 87

Total $50,050 16

Respectfully submitted,

CHARLES DOWNING,

. Secretary State Board of Agriculture,

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The Treasurer, Mr. J. W. Lagrange, tlieri submitted his repdrt
as follows:

TREASURER'S REPORT.

To the President and Members of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture:

Gentlemen— I have the honor to submit the annual report of the Treas-
urer of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture for the year ending
January 5, 19rK3:

Receipts.

Forward from VMl .$6.54() 10

Appropriation from the State 10,000 00

Admissions 34,612 75

Received fi-om Secretary Downing (year) 17,996 24

Total $69,155 09

DlsJtvrsrments.

On warrants of President and Secretary $66,941 84

Outstanding Avarrants $418 62

Balance 1,794 63

2,213 25

Total $69,155 09

I herewith file warrants paid by me.

Respectfully su))mitted.

J. W. LAGRANGE.
Treasurer Indiana State Board of Agriculture.

On motion of ]\Ir. T. E. McDonakl, dnly seconded, the reports
of the Secretary and Treasurer Avere referred to the Aiuliting
Committoe.

Department Snj^erintendents filed their reports.

On motion, Mr. Robert Mitchell, of Princeton, Mr. Sid Conger,
of Shelbyville, and David Wallace, of Indianapolis, were appointed
a committee to draft a resolution t(i he ])i'esented to the Governor

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and the Legislature, looking toward taking care of the Indiana
exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, to be held at St.
Louis in 1904.

On motion of Mr. Cunningham, duly seconded, the meeting
adjourned until 9 :30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

At 2:30 o'clock Tuesday, January 6, 1903, the Indiana State
Association of Fair Managers held their annual meeting in Room
IvTo. 12 State House.

The Delegate Board of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture
met in the rooms of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture on
the Yth day of January, 1903, pursuant to adjournment, with
Hon. M. S. Claypool, President, in the chair.

All members of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture except
Mr. John C. Bridges were present on roll call, as well as the
Secretary, Treasurer and General Superintendent of the Board.

The delegates attending the session on yesterday and a number
of others were present.

Mr. John Tilson, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, sub-
mitted the following report, which was concurred in by the meet-
ing, upon motion duly seconded.

Indianapolis, January 6, 1903.

Mr. President and Members of the Delegate State Board of Agriculture:
Your committee to whom Avas referred the reports of the Secretary
and Treasurer, with the books and receipts and vouchers, beg leave
to report that they have carefully examined the same and find them
correct.

JOHN TILSON,
JOHN C. HAINES,
MASON J. NIBLACK,

Auditing Committee.

28 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Mr. Robert Mitchell, of the Committee on President's Address,
submitted the following report, which was concurred in:

Indianapolis, Indiana, January 7, 1903.
Mr. President and Members of the State and Delegate Board of Agri-
culture:

Your committee to whom was referred the President's address beg
leave to make the following report:

We have carefully looked over the President's address and the plain
business-like statements contained in it in reference to the conditions
of the buildings on the State Fair Grounds, and other matters embodied
in the address, and we fully concur in all its recommendations.
Respectfully submitted by the committee,

MASON J. NIBLACK.
ROBERT MITCHELL,
FRANK P. JOHNSON,

Committee.

The following report of the Committee on Resolutions on the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition was read, and upon motion of Mr.
Robert Mitchell, was concurred in by the Board :

Mr. President and Members of the State and Delegate Board of Agri-
culture:

We, your committee appointed to formulate a resolution expressive
of the wish of the delegate members of the Board from the different
districts of the State now in session, submit the following resolution:

Resolved, That we ask the Legislature now in session to appropriate
an amount of money sufficient to make a gi-and display of the agricul-
tural and mineral resources of the State at the great St. Louis World's
Fair and Exposition to be held there during the summer of 1904; and
be it further

Resolved, That instead of a State building, such as was erected by
Indiana at the Columbian Exposition, that a building be erected on a
site selected by a committee appointed by the Governor, to visit the
exposition grounds at St. Louis, said building to be for the express pur-
pose of showing the agricultural, mining and such other exhibits from
Indiana, not provided for by the exposition company at St. Louis. The
live stock interests will be provided for by the company with suitable
buildings.

Respectfully submitted by the committee,

ROBERT MITCHELL,
SID CONGER,
DAVID WALLACE.

Committee.

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The Committee on Credentials made the following report, which
was concurred in on motion of Mr. M. A. McDonald, Chairman
of the Committee:

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

To the President and Members of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture
and Delegates to the Indiana State Board of Agriculture:
Gentlemen — We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, beg leave

to submit the following list of delegates who are entitled to vote in this

body:

FIRST DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, John C. Haines.
Nome of Fair. Name of Delegate. Postoffice Address.

New Harmony Geo. C Taylor New Harmony.

Boonville C. Pelzer Boonville.

Rockport John C. Haines Rockport.

Chrisney John C. Haines Rockport,

Oakland City Robert Mitchell Princeton.

Evansville Sid Conger Shelbyville,

Gibbon Co. H. and A. Soc ... A. C. Holcomb Ft. Branch.

SECOND DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mason J. Ni black.

Vincennes Dr. M. M. McDowell Vincennes.

Hnntingburg John C. Haines Rockport.

Marengo J. W. Bird Marengo.

THIRD DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. E. S. Tuell.

Corydon Sam T. Wolfe Corydon.

Floyd Co. H. and A. Soc. . . .C, W. Brubeck Georgetown.

New Albany Robert Mitchell Princeton.

Salem H. C. Hobbs Salem.

FOURTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. John Tilson.

Bedford Geo. W. McDaniel Bedford.

Franklin , John Tilson Franklin.

Newt. Brown Franklin.

Johnson Co. Hort. Society . .C. R. Worrall Bloomington.

Nashville M. B. Wilson Nashville.

Bloomington

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BOARD OF AGKICULTUEE.

Name of Fair.
Madison Fair . .
East Enterprise

Osgood

Lawrencebiirg. .
North Vernon . .

FIFTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. H. L Nowlin.

Name of Delegate. Postoffice Address.

. Frederick Glass Madison.

F. M Miller East Enterprise.

.E. A. Creigmile Osgood.

. H. L. Nowlin Lawrenceburg

. E. H. Tripp .... North Vernon.

Madison Grange Jubilee .... John V. Connolly Madison.

SIXTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. Knode Porter.

Columbus Joe R. Overstreet Franklin,

Rushville Edw Crosby Rushville.

Liberty Milton Maxwell Liberty.

Hagerstown Knode Porter Hagestown.

Richmond Knode Porter Hagerstown.

Wayne Co. A. and H. Soc. . . W. S. Ratliff Richmond.

SEVENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. Sid Conger.

Elwood Francis M. Harbite Elwood.

Anderson Thomas B. Orr Anderson.

Greenfield John E Dye Greenfield.

Middletown E. M. Cooper Middletown

New Castle W. L Ri-k New Captle.

Shelby ville B. F. Swain Shelby ville.

Sheridan Calvin Sturdevant Sheridan.

Madipon Co. Hort. A-s'n Walter S. Ratlifi" Richmond.

EIGHTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, David Wallace.

Indianapolis

State Hort Society W. B. Flick Lawrence.

Marion Co. H. and A. Soc . .Frank P. Johnson Howland.

NINTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. W. T. Beauchamp.

Brazil W. T. Beauchamp Terre Haute.

Terre Haute W. T. Beauchamp Terre Haute.

Bridgeton A. R. Allison Bridgeton.

Newtown G. W. Parnell Newtown.

Covington W. H Mills Covington.

Cayuga M. A. McDonald West Lebanon.

Newport M. A. McDonald West Lebanon.

Riley W. T. Beauchamp Terre Haute.

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TENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. John C. Bridges. •

Name of Fair. Name of Delegate. Postnffice Address.

Danville Chas. L. Bowen Danville.

Crawfordsville Henry Davidson Crawfordsville.

Lebanon Riley Hauser Lebanon.

Putnam Co. Fair Asb'n .... A. R. Allison Bainbridge.

Bainbridge Driving Club .... A. R. AUigon Bainbridge.

ELEVENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. M. S. Claypool.

Muncie C. H. Anthony M uncle.

Winchester L. L. Moorman Winchester.

Huntington .... . . . . .John L. Thomp.=on Gas City.

Portland John A. M. Adair Portland.

Berne T. H. Harris Heme.

TWELFTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. W. M. Black stock.

Bo8well Chas. W. Travis Lafayette.

Lafayette Cha«. W. Travi^ Lafayette.

Kentland H. A. Strobm Kentland.

Lafayette Racing Asb'n Cha«. W. Travis Lafayette.

West Lebanon M. A. McDonald Wett Lebanon.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. John L. Thompson.

Frankfort Jo?. Heavilon Frankfort.

Frankfort Racing Ass'n Jos. Heavilon Frankfort.

M arion G. D. Kimball Marion.

Fairmount ' C. A. Fletcher Fairmount.

Swayzee E. C. King Swayzee.

Kokomo Driving Park H. H. Leach Kokomo.

Tipton Wm. L. Berryman Tipton.

North Manchester John L. Thompson Gas City.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. Jo eph Cunningham.

Roche ter A. Stinson Rochester.

Logansport J. M. Elliott. Logansport.

Cass Co. Hort. Society T. M. Kistler Logansport.

Converse Joe Cunningham Peru.

Logansport Driving Club J. T. Tomlinson Logansport.

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FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. C. B. Benjamin.

l^iTM of Fair. Naine of Delegate. Postojjtce Address.

Bourbon B. W. Parks Bourbon.

Bremen Fred Wheeler Crown Point.

Laporte J. E. Bowell Laporte.

Valparaiso John Brodie Valparaiso.

Crown Point Fred Wheeler Crown Point.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.

Member of the Board, Mr. Jas. E. McDonald.

Ft. Wayne Capt. A. W. Kelsey Ft. Wayne.

Ft. Wayne Driving Club W. A. Johnson Ft. Wayne.

Angola C. C. Carlin Angola.

Kendallville J. S. Conlogue Kendallville.

Noble Co Hort. Soc W. H. Baker I.igonier.

Lagrange Co. Hort. Soc. ... J. W. Mills Lagrange.

Ft. Wayne Fair Ass'n Geo. V. Kell Ft. Wayne.

Respectfully submitted,

M. A. McDonald,

A. C. HOLCOMB,
E. S. TUELL,

Committee.

On motion, duly seconded, the Board proceeded to hear nomina-
tions for members of the Board for the Fifth, Sixth, Eighth,
Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth districts.

Fifth District. — Mr, H. B. Miller placed in nomination the
name of Mr. H. L. ITowlin, of Lawrencebnrg.

Sixth District. — Mr. M. A. McDonald, of West Lebanon, placed
in nomination the name of Mr. Knode Porter, of Hagerstown.
Mr. W. R. Pleak, of Greensburg, placed in nomination the name
of Uriah Privett, of Greensburg. Mr. Milton Maxwell, of Liberty,
placed in nomination the name of Mr. H. F, McMahan, of Liberty.

Eighth District. — Mr. Robert Mitchell, of Princeton, placed
in nomination the name of Mr. Sid Conger, of Shelby ville. Mr.
Thomas B. Orr, of Anderson, placed in nomination the name of
Mr. Frank E. DeHority, of Elwood, Ind.

Annual, meeting. 33

Ninth District. — Mr. J. J. Insley of Crawfordsville, placed in
nomination the name of Mr. W. T. Beauchamp, of Terre Haute.

Tenth District.— Senator W. A. Johnson, of Crawfordsville,
placed in nomination the name of Mr. John L. Davis, of Craw-
fordsville. Dr. Gott, of Crawfordsville, placed in nomination the

name of Mr. Oscar Hadley, and Mr. Geo. W. Hani*a, of ,

placed in nomination the name of Mr. Jas. U. Edwards, of
Bainbridge.

Eleventh District. — Mr. C. H. Anthony, of Muncie, placed in
nomination the name of Mr. M. S. Claypool, of Muncie, seconded
by Senator Geo. V. Kell, of Ft. Wayne.

Twelfth District. — Mr. Geo. W. McDaniel, of Bedford, placed
in nomination the name of Mr. Wm. M. Blackstock, of Lafayette.

Thirteenth District. ^ — Mr. E. C. King, of Swayzee, placed in
nomination the name of Mr. John L. Thompson, of Gas City.

On motion the Delegate Board proceeded to the election of
members in the districts in which the terms of members expired
and for which nominations were made.

Thereupon the President appointed the following persons as
tellers: W. M. Blackstock, J. D. Williams and Geo. W. McDaniel.

And also appointed the following persons to collect the ballots,
viz.': H. L. ISTowlin, W. W. Morgan, C. E,. Worrall and John C.
Haines.

On motion of Mr. J. E. McDonald, duly seconded, the Secre-
tary was ordered to cast the votes of the whole number of delegates
for Mr. H. L. l^owlin, of Lawrenceburg, for member of the
Indiana State Board of Agriculture for the Fifth District, which
was accordingly done and the President declared Mr. ISTowlin
duly elected as such member for the term of two years.

The Board then proceeded to ballot for member for the Sixth
District, which resulted as follows:

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34 BOAED OF AGKICULTURE.

Mr. Knode Porter received seventy-seven votes ; Mr, Uriah
Privett received five votes ; Mr. IT. F. McMahan received twenty
votes.

Mr. Porter having received a majority of all the votes cast,
was declared by the President duly elected as member of the
Sixth District for the ensuing term of twO' years.

On motion of Mr. Privett the election of Mr. Porter was made
unanimous.

The Board then proceeded to ballot for member for the Eighth
District, which resulted as follows :

Mr. Sid Conger received seventy-seven votes ; Mr. F. E. De-
Hority received twenty-fi.ve votes.

Mr. Conger having received a majority of all the votes cast,
the President declared him duly elected member for the Eighth
District for the ensuing two years.

On motion of Mr. .T. J. Insley, of Crawfordsville, duly seconded
and carried, the Secretary was directed to cast 102 votes for Mr.
W. T. Beauchamp, of Terre Haute, for member for the Ninth
District. Which was accordingly done, and the President declared
Mr. Beauchamp duly elected a member of said district for the
ensuing two years.

The Board then proceeded to ballot for member for the Tenth
District, which resulted as follows:

Mr. W. F. Hulet received thirty-six votes ; Mr. John L. Davis
received ten votes; Mr. Oscar Hadley received fifty votes; Mr,
Jas. IT. Edwards received nine votes.

No candidate having received a majority of all the votes cast,
the President declared there was no election and to prepare for
another ballot.

ANNUAL MEETING. 35

Kesult of second ballot :

Mr. W. H. Hulet received thirty-five votes ; Mr. Oscar Hadley
received sixty-five votes ; Mr. Jas. U. Edwards received four
votes.

Mr. Hadley having received a majority of all the votes cast,
the President declared him duly elected member of the Board for
the Tenth District for the ensuing two years.

On motion of Mr. J. E. McDonald, seconded by Col. Wallace,
the Secretary of the Board was directed to cast 104 votes for Mr.
M. S. Glaypool, of Muncie, for member of the Board for the
Eleventh District, which was accordingly done, and the President
declared Mr. M. S. Glaypool duly elected member of the Board
for the ensuing two years.

On motion of Mr. J. E. McDonald, duly seconded by Colonel
Wallace, the Secretary of the Board was directed to cast 104 votes
for Mr. W. M. Blackstock, of Lafayette, for member of the Board
for the Twelfth District, which was accordingly done, and the
President declared Mr. Blackstock duly elec'.J member of the
Board for said Twelfth District for the ensuing two years.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, duly seconded, the Secretary of
the Board was directed to cast 104 votes for Mr. John L. Thomp-
son, of Gas City, for member of the Board for the Thirteenth
District, which was accordingly done, and the President declared
Mr. Thompson duly elected member of the Board for the said
Thirteenth District for the ensuing two years.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, the Delegate Board meeting
adjourned sine die.

CHARLES DOWI^ING,

Secretary.

36 " BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

The Indiana State Board of Agriculture met pursuant to the
call of the President, M. S. Claypool, at the rooms of the Board in
the State House, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana^ on the 7th
day of January, 1903, at 2 :30 o'clock p. m., for -the purpose of
closing up the business of the Board before organizing the new
Board.

Upon roll call the following members and officers responded :

First District — John C. Haines, Rockport.
Second District — Mason J. J^iblack, Vincennes.
Third District — E. S. Tuell, Corydon.
Fourth District — John Tilson, Franklin.
Fifth District — H. L. Nowlin, Lawrenceburg.
Sixth District — Knode Porter, Hagerstown.
Seventh District — David Wallace, Indianapolis.
Eighth District — Sid Conger, Shelbyville.
Ninth District — W. T. Beauchamp, Terre Haute.
Eleventh District — M. S. Claypool, Muncie.
Twelfth District — Wm. M. Blackstock, Lafayette.
Thirteenth District — John L. Thompson, Gas City.
Fourteenth District — Joe Cunningham, Peru.
Fifteenth District — C. B. Benjamin, Leroy.
Sixteenth District — J. E. McDonald, Ligonier.

M. S. Claypool, President ; John L. Thompson, Vice-President ;
Charles Downing, Secretary; J. W. Lagrange, Treasurer; E. H.
Peed, General Superintendent.

Mr. John C. Bridges, member of the Board for the Tenth Dis-
trict was absent.

There being no business brought before the Board, on the
motion of Mr. J. E. McDonald, the Board adjourned sine die.

CHARLES DOWNII^G,

Secretary.

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37

The Indiana State Board of Ag-riculture met in its rooms at
the State House, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, on the 7th
day of Jannary, 1903, at 3 o'clock p. m., pursuant to the call of
some of the members of said Board, for the purpose of reorganiz-
ing for the year 1903.

The following members were present :
First District — John C. Haines, Rcckport.
Second District — Mason J. Niblack, Vincennes.
Third District— E. S. Tuell, Corydon.
Fourth District — John Tilson, Franklin.
Fifth District — H. L. Kowlin, Lawrenceburg.
Sixth District — Knode Porter, Hagersto-wn.
Seventh District — David Wallace, IndianaiX)lis.
Eighth District — Sid Conger, Shelbyville.
Ninth District — W. T. Beauchamp, Terre Haute.
Tenth District — Oscar Hadley, Danville.
Eleventh District-^M. S. Claypool, Muncie.
Twelfth District — ^Wm. M. Blackstock, Lafayette.
Thirteenth District — John L. Thompson, Gas City.
Fourteenth District — Joe Cunningham, Peru.
Fifteenth District — C. B. Benjamin, Leroy.
Sixteenth District — J. E. McDonald, Ligonier.

On motion of Mr: Claypool, duly seconded and carried, Mr.
Jas. E. McDonald was elected temporary Chairman of the
meeting.

Nominations for President of the Board were called for, and
thereu]X)n Mr. Niblack placed in nomination for President of the
Board for the ensuing year the name of Mr. John L. Thompson,
of Gas City, which nomination was seconded by Mr. Haines. No
further nominations were made for President.

Thereupon, on motion, the Secretary was instructed to cast the
entire number of votes of the Board for Mr. Thompson for Presi-
dent, which was accordingly done, and the Chairman declared Mr.

38 BOARD OF AGRICULTUKE.

Thompson duly elected President of the Indiana State Board of
Agriculture for the ensuing year.

Mr. Conger placed the name of Mason J. Niblack in nomination
for Vice-President of the Board, and on motion Mr. Niblack's
election was made unanimous. Thereupon the President declared
Mr. l^iblack duly elected Vice-President of the Board for the
ensuing year.

Mr. Til son placed in nomination the name of Mr. J. W. La-
grange, of Franklin, for Treasurer of the Board ; and, upon
motion of Colonel Wallace, duly seconded, his election was made
by acclamation. And thereupon the President declared Mr.
Lagrange duly elected Treasurer of the Board for the ensuing
year.

Colonel Wallace placed in nomination the name of Charles
Dov,ning, of Greenfield, for Secretary, of the Board for the ensu-
ing year. And, on motion of Mr. Claypool, the election of Mr.
Downing v«^as made by acclamation. And the President thereupon
declared Mr. Downing duly elected Secretary of the Board for the
ensuing year.

Colonel Wallace placed in nomination the name of Mr. E. H.
Peed, of ISTew Castle, for Gleneral Superintendent for the ensuing-
year. And on motion Mr. Feed's election was made by acclama-
tion. Thereupon the President declared him duly elected General
Superintendent for the ensuing year.

On motion of Mr. ISTiblack, duly seconded and carried, the Pres-
ident was authorized and empowered to select and name the mem-
bers of the Executive Committee for the ensuing year.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, it was ordered that all unfinished
business of the Board be referred to the Executive Committee for
action.

Mr. Niblack moved that when the Board adjourned, that it
adjourn to meet on the call of the President.

Motion carried,

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39

Mr. Beauchamp moved that a euininittee on the revision of the
premium list be appointed by the President.

Motion carried.

Mr. Niblack introduced and moved the adoption of the follow-
ing resolution :

Whereas, State fairs are held for the purpose of encouraging merito-
rious exhibits and presenting the same to the public to the best advan-
tage, to the end that profitable sales may result from such displays; and

Whereas, The principal object of the exhibitor in making displays
at our State fairs is to find a more profitaljle market for animals and
articles entered for competition; therefore be it

Resolved, That every possible and reasonable assistance be rendered
exhibitors by this Board to find the best market in connection with our
State Fair for their exhibits either in the Avay of public or private sales
as they may elect.

Resolved, That the superintendents of the live stock departments be
and are hereby instructed to heartily co-operate with breeders in the
holding of public and other sales, to the end. that not only the exhibits
may be advertised to the best advantage but sold to the best advantage
to the large crowds that usually attend our fair.

Seconded by Mr. McDonald.

A vote being taken on the adoption of the resolution it was
declared adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board.

A communication from Mr. E. IST. Moore, Secretary of the
ISTational Stock Exhibitor's Union, was read.

A letter from Mr. W. M. Savage, of Minneapolis, was read,
concerning Dan Patch and an exhibition to be given by him at the
coming fair, and on motion the whole matter was referred to the
Executive Committee.

On motion, the Secretary was instructed to negotiate with Mr.
Sousa's manager, with a view of employing Sousa and his band
to give concerts during the coming fair. •

40 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

The President annoimced the appointment of the Executive
Committee for the ensuing year as follows: Messrs. Claypool,
Conger, M^Ponald, Wallace and Niblack.

On motion, the Board adjourned to meet on call of the President.

CHAKLES DOWNKsTG,

Secretary.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, JANUARY 8, 1903.

The new Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of
Agriculture met pursuant to the call of President Thompson at
the rooms of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture in the State
House, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, January
8, 1903, at 1 o'clock p. m.

There ^Vi.r.•e present Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. liiblack, Vice-President; Charles Downing, Secretary;
and Messrs. Claypool, Conger, Wallace and McDonald.

On motion of Mr. Niblack, it was ordered that when the Board
adjourns, that it adjourn to meet on Wednesday, January 21,
1903.

On motion, the Secretary was instructed to notify the officers
of the Indianapolis Racing Association to be present at the next
meeting of this committee with an application for a contract for
the use of the State Fair Grounds for a race meeting.

On motion of Mr. JSTiblack it was ordered that Mr. Claypool
have charge of the race tracks of the Pair Grounds for the coming
season.

On motion, duly seconded, the Secretary was authorized and
instructed to advertise the race tracks of the Association in the
Horse Review and Western Horseman, at a cost not exceeding $25
to each paper.

ANNUAL MEETING. 41

The following resolution was introduced by Mr. Niblack and
unanimously adopted :

Resolved, That tlie Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board
of Agriculture does hereby heartily recommend and endorse the Honor-
able John L. Thompson, of Gas City, Indiana, for the position of Super-
intendent of the Sheep Department of the Louisiana Pru-chase Exposi-
tion, to be held in St. Louis, Mo., in 1904.

Mr. Thompson has been a member of our Board for the past eight
years (during w^hich time he has had charge of the Sheep Department
of our fair), and is now president of our Board by unanimous choice.

Mr. Thompson is a practical sheep breeder, exhibitor and importer
of extensive experience. He has judged sheep at most of the best shows
in the country, including the World's Columbian, Trans-Mississippi, Pan-
American and the International Live Stock Expositions, and we believe
him to be in evei-y way qualified for the position for which we recom-
mend him.

On motion of Mr. Niblack, seconded by Mr. Claypool, Colonel
Wallace was appointed a committee of one to present the above
resolution to Mr. John F. Miller, of Eichmond, Indiana, who is
one of the commissioners for the St. Louis Exposition.

The President announced Department Superintendents for the
ensuing year as follows :

Admissions— John C. Haines, Rockport.

Grand Stand— Knode Porter, Hagerstown.

Speed— M. S. Claypool, Muncie.

Heavy Horses— Wm. M. Blackstock, Lafayette.

Light Harness Horses— W. T. Beauchamp, Terre Haute.

Beef Cattle— David Wallace, Indianapolis.

Dairy Cattle and Dairy Products— Oscar Hadley, Danville.

Swine— Joe Cainningham. Peru.

Sheep — Mason J. Nlblack, Mncennes.

Poultry— Sid Conger, Shelbyville.

Art— J. E. McDonald, Ligonier.

Horticulture and Table Luxuries— John Tilson, Franklin.

Agi-icultural— C. B. Benjamin, Leroy.

Mechanical— E. S. Tuell, Corydon.

Privileges— H. L. Nowlin, Lawrenceburg.

4^ BOARD OF AGRICULTUKE.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met, pursuant to adjournment, on the 21st day of January,
1903, at the rooms of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture in
the State House, in the city of Indianajwlis, Indiana.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. Nibhick, Vice-President; Hon. Sid Conger, Hon. M. S.
Claypool, Hon. David Wallace, Hon. Jas. E. McDonald, and
Charles Downing, Secretary.

The n inutes of the previous meeting were read and, on motion
duly seconded, were approved as read.

The Indianapolis Racing Association tiled and presented to the
Board an application for a contract or lease for the use of the
State Fair Grounds for racing ]>urposes, which reads as follows:

Indianapolis, .January 21, 1903.
Indiana State Board of Agricu'ltiu-e, City:

Gentlemen^Tlie Indianapolis Racing Association hereby makes appli-
cation for a contract for the use of the Indiana State Fair Grounds for
the year 1903, with an option for live years on the same terms and con-
ditions, for the purpose of giving not exceeding two meetings during the
year 1903, and each year said contract or option runs.

Said race meetings will be given at a time which will not interfere
with or be to the disadvantage of any exhibition or State Fairs given
by the Board during the existence of said contract. The grounds to be
used by the Racing Association only dviring the time of holding the meet-
ing and such preparatory days as are absolutely necessary to such meet-
ing. Said contract to protect the rights of all persons having horses in
training on said grounds under contract with said Board.

Said contract also to include keeping the grounds in good condition
and the race track in Hrst-class racing condition by said Board during
the meeting given by said Racing Association.

A suggestion foi- a contract is submitted with this application.

A'ery respectfully,

W. A. HOLT, Secretary.

After considering the matter fully the committee authorized
the President and Secretary to enter into the following contract
with said Racing Association :

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This agreement entered into this 21st day of January, 1903, by and
between the Indiana State Board of Agriculture and the Indianapolis
Racing Association, \yitnesseth:

The Indiana State Board of Aginculture hereby leases to the Indi-
anapolis Racing Association the Indiana State Fair Grounds and such
buildings thereon as may be necessary for a racing meeting, such build-
ings to be designated l)y the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, for
a consideration hereinafter mentioned, for the purpose of holding public
horse racing exhibitions or race meetings, subject to the following re-
strictions, reservations, exceptions and conditions:

The Indianapolis Racing Association shall have the right to use and
occupy said grounds and such buildings located thereon ^s may be nec-
essary for the purpose of giving not more than two public racing exhi-
bitions or race meetings during the year 1903, neither one of which shall
be within thirty days immediately preceding or thirty days immediately
following the week in which the Indiana State Fair shall be held. And
neither of said race meetings shall be for a longer time than two weeks.

The Indianapolis Racing Association shall be entitled to the right to
' give said public race meetings only upon giving written notice to the
Secretary of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture on or before the
1st day of April before beginning of any proposed public racing exhibi-
tions that said Indianapolis Racing Association intends to hold on said
fair grounds, and specifying the exact date on which said racing exhi-
bition is intended to be held.

That at each and every public horse racing exhibition held by said
Racing Association tlie members of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture shall have the right of access free of charge or condition to any
parts of said Indiana State Fair Grounds and the buildings thereon, ex-
cept such buildings as may be used for offices of said Racing Associa-
tion during said race meeting. And further, at each and every public
horse racing exhibition all officers, agents or other persons whom the
Indiana State Board of Agriculture may deem proper to have access to
said grounds for the protection of its interests, or for the doing of any
work thereon, and wlio may be designated by writing or ticket by said
Board, shall have such rights upon said Fair Grounds as said Indiana
State Board of Agriculture may by writing or ticket designate.

In case the Indiana State Board of Agriculture may have leased said
State Fair Grounds, or any part thereof, to any person, persons or cor-
poration subject to the right given herein to the Indianapolis Racing
Association, before receiving written notice from the Indianapolis Rac-
ing Association of its intention to hold a public horse racing exliibition
on any day or days fbr wliich said grounds, or any portion thereof, shall
have been leased to such person, persons or corporation in manner afore-
said, said Indianapolis Racing Association agrees to pay to the Indiana
State Board of Agriculture in case such public horse racing exhibition

44 BOABi) OF AGRiCUtTUiit;.

shall not be held by said Indianapolis Racing Association on such day
or days, the sum of one hundred dollars for each of said days, less any
amount which the Indiana State Board of Agriculture may have I'eceived,
or may be entitled to receive, as rent for said State Fair grounds, or
any portion thereof, from any person, persons or corporation for any or
all of such days.

The Indiana State Board of Agriculture agrees that it will at its
own expense keep the fair grounds, buildings, fences and entrances in
good condition and repair during any of the meetings given by said
Racing Association under this contract, and also to li;eep the race tracks
in complete repair and in tirst-class condition during said meetings,
weather permitting.

The Indianapolis Racing Association agrees that it will during the
public racing exhibitions, demand for its use for horses entered at the
meetings such speed bai'us only as are not occupied by the persons hav-
ing horses in training on said fair grounds under contract with or per-
mission of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture, and that it will not
interfere with the trainers of horses located on said grounds during any
racing meeting given by said Association.

The Indiana State Board of Agriculture agrees not to lease the Indi-
ana State Fair Grounds to any other Racing Association or person, for
racing meetings, without the consent of said Racing Association, after
the notice lias been given to the State Board of Agriculture as provided
herein. This provision shall not be taken to mean races given by the
Retail Grocers' Association or other local associations or persons giving
picnics on said grounds for one day only.

It is further agreed that nothing may be construed as preventing the
State Board of Agriculture from leasing said groimds for racing pur-
poses should the said Indianapolis Racing Association fail to notify said
State Board of Agriculture of their intention of holding a meeting on
April 1st of each year during the continuance of said contract.

And the Indianapolis Racing Association agrees that it shall not do,
or suffer to permit to be done, any lewd, immoral or illegal acts upon
said State Fair Groiuids during any of its public racing exhibitions or
meetings.

The Indianapolis Racing Association, for consideration of the rights
and privileges hereby granted, hereliy agrees to pay to the Indiana State
Board of Agriculture as follows:

For a four days' meeting, at the rate of one hundred dollars per day.
, For a five days' meeting, the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars
($450.00); and

For a six days' meeting, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00).

In the event the said Racing Association shall be unable by reason
of rain or bad track to carry out any day's racing program of any five
or six days' meeting, the said Racing Association shall pay for such

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days only as such racing program shall be carried out as stipulated
herein, viz: $450.00 for a five days" meeting and $500.00 for a six days'
meeting.

In case said Racing Association shall be unable by reason of rain
or bad traeli to carry out any part of the racing program at any meeting
of said Racing Association, then said Racing Association shall pay for
the use of said grounds and rights and privileges hereinunder, the sum
of one hundred dollars.

It is agreed that the Indianapolis Racing Association shall have no
right to use or occupy said Fair Grounds under this contract except
during the meetings given by it and in preparing for said meetings.

The Indiana State Board of Agriculture agrees that this contract may
l)e renewed or extended by the Indianapolis Racing Association for each
year for the years 1904, 1905 and liHX!, upon said Racing Association
filing with the Secretary of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture a
written notice of the desire to renew or extend the same at least thirty
days before the 1st day of February in each of the years herein men-
tioned.

It is agreed that this contract, nor any extensions or renewals
granted under it, shall not be sold, transferred or assigned or any sub-
lease whatever be given for racing purposes by the Indianapolis Racing
Association.

In witness Avhereof, the said Indiana State Board of Agriculture has
hereunto caused its corporate name to be signed and its corporate seal
to be affixed by its President and Secretary thereunto duly authorized;
and the said Indianapolis Racing Association has also hereunto caused
its corporate name to be signed and its corporate seal to be affixed by
its President and Secretary on the day and year first above written.

THE INDIANA STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE,

By JOHN L. THOMPSON, President.
CHARLES DOWNING, Secretary.

THE INDIANAPOL.IS RACING ASSOCIATION,

By W. W. BAKER. President.
W. A. HOLT, Secretary.

The President a]>]>ointed the following committee on the revi-
sion of the preminm list for the coming fair, viz. : Messrs. Conger,
Niblack, Wallace, McDonald and Claypool, the same being the
Executive Committee, and said committee was instructed to meet
February 10th, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of revising the
premium list,

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The Secretary was instructed to notify members of the Board
to meet February 12th, at 10 o'clock a. m.

On motion, duly seconded, Mr. Claypool was authorized to
negotiate with the owners of Dan Patch, Prince Alert and Dan R.,
with a view of having said horses perform in a race during the
fair.

The Board then adjourned until tomorrow, at 9 o'clock a. m.

CHARLES DOAVNITs^G,

Secretary.

Thursday morning, January 22d, 1903, the . Executive Com-
mittee met pursuant to adjournment. The President and Secre-
tary were present, and all members of the committee.

A number of agents of advertising firms appeared before the
Board with samples of pictures and advertisements.

A proposition from Mr. John C. Webber, of Cineinuati, to
furnish music for the fair as a special attraction was read and
laid over until propositions could be received from other band
organizations.

On motion, the Board adjourned.

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, FEBRUARY 10, 1903.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met pursuant to order of the committee at its meeting
held January 21, 1903, at the rooms of tlic Indiana State Board
of Agriculture, in the city of rn(liana})olis, Indiana.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President; Hon. M. S. Claypool, Hon.
Sid Conger, Hon. David Wallace, Hon. Jas. E. McDonald, and
Charles Downing, Secretary.

The minutes of the meeting of January 21 and January 22,
1903, were read and, on motion, were approved.

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47

On motion of Mr. jSTiblack, seconded by Mr. Clay pool, the
custodian of the grounds was instructed to put an office in the
horse barn occupied by Mr. H. C. Webster, similar to those put in
the barns occupied by Messrs. McCord and Eckers.

By consent of all the members it was ordered that the matter
of the selection of po'Sters for the coming fair be jvostponed until
March 4, 1903.

The committee then proceeded to the revision of the premium
list for the coming fair.

There not being time to conclude the work of revising the list
today, the committee adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

CHAELES DOWNING,

Secretary.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, FEBRUARY 11,1903.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met pursuant to adjournment, at 10 o'clock a. m., Febiiiary
11, 1903, at the rooms of the Board at the State House, in the
city of Indianapolis, Indiana.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President ; Charles Downing, Secretary ;
and Messrs. Conger, McDonald, Wallace and Claypool.

The committee proceeded to the work of revising the premium
list for the coming fair, and upjii the completion of said revision
ordered that the list as revised be rej^wrted to tlu; meeting of the
full Board, which was to convene on February 12, 1903, upon
motion duly seconded.

On motion the committee adjourned.

CHAELES DOWNING,

Secretary.

48 BOARD OF AGRICULTUBE.

The Indiana State Board of Agriculture met pursuant to the
call of the President on the 12th day of February, 1903, at the
rooms of the Board in the State House, in the city of Indianapolis.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President; Charles Downing, Secretary;
John C. Haines, E. S. Tuell, John Tilson, H. L. Nowlin, Knode
Porter, David Wallace, Sid Conger, W. T. Beauchamp, Oscar
Hadley, M. S. Claypool, Wm. M. Blackstock, Joe Cunningham,
C. B. Benjamin and J. E. McDonald.

The minutes of the Board meetings of TTanuary 7 and 8, 1903,
were read and, on motion of Mr. Haines, were approved.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, seconded by Mr. Niblack, the
action of the Executive Committee in contracting Avith the Indian-
apolis Racing Association for the Indiana State Fair Grounds
for race meetings was ratified and confirmed.

Mr. McDonald moved that the dates for the Indiana State Fair
be fixed for the week of September 7, 1903, which motion was
received and seconded.

On motion of Mr. I^iblaek, seconded by Mr. Conger, the dates
for the Indiana State Fair were fixed for September 14, 15, 16,
17 and 18, 1903.

Mr. Claypool moved that the Board o|)en stakes for two-year-old
and three-year-old trotters and pacers for colts bred in Indiana,
which motion was duly seconded, and put and carried.

The President ap}X)inted Messrs. Claypool and Blackstock a
Committee on Fees and Salaries for members of the Board and all
officers for the ensuing year.

Messrs. Claypool, Haines and Blackstock, Committee on Fees
and Salaries, made and presented the following report Avhicli was
concurred in on motion :

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SALARIES.

Members, five dollars per day and five cents per mile for each mile
traveled, and two dollars and fifty cents per day for hotel expenses ac-
tually paid.

Secretary, eighteen hundred dollars per annum. Treasurer five hun-
dred and fifty dollars, he to pay ticket sellers and other help and ex-
penses of his office. Genei'al Superintendent, five dollars per day and
five cents for each mile traveled. Judges, five dollars per day and actual
mileage.

We recommend that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropri-
ated to cover office expenses, including stenographer and necessary clerk
hire.

Custodian, $1.00 per day, house rent, fuel and use of garden patch
and pasture for one cow.

M. S. CLAYPOOL,

J. C. HAINES.

W. M. BLACKSTOCK,

Committee.

On motion, the premium list as reported by the Executive Com-
mittee, with the modifications made by the Board, was adopted,
and the Secretary was ordered and directed to publish the same
as adopted.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, duly seconded, the matter of the
selection and purchase of the tickets for the coming fair was"
referred to the Executive Committee, and the members in charge
of the grand stand and gates.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, Mr.
D. B. Winchester was appointed custodian of the Fair Grounds
for the ensuing year.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, duly seconded, the following
claims were audited and allowed :

Indianapolis Gas Company. . . . .' $16 50

Diamond Steam Laundry 1 50

New Long Distance Telephone Company 1 60

Central Union Telephone Company 45

Mrs. Mary Burk East 23 97

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American Express Company 14

Indianapolis Sentinel Company 8 OO

Postal Telegraph Company 27

Joe A. Downey 2 00

Charles Downing 26 60

On motion, the matter of assif^ning- show horse barns to the
members in charge of the draft and light harness horses was
referred to the Executive Committee, and the members in charge
of said departments are to be notified of such assignment.

The Board then proceeded to vote for a person to be recom-
mended to the Governor as a member of the Board of Trustees
of Purdue University to succeed Charles Downing, of Greenfield,
Hancock County, the present incumbent, whose commission ex-
pires July 1, 1903, which resulted as follows:

Charles Downing, of Greenfield, Hancock County, received six-
teen votes.

After said vote was taken, the President announced that Charles
Downing of Greenfiefd, Hancock County, having received the
unanimous vote of the Board, Avas entitled to the recommendation
to the Governor as a member of the Board of Trustees of Purdue
University to succeed himself. And the Secretary of the Board
was directed to certify said recommendation to the Governor of
Indiana.

On motion of Mr. Clay pool, seconded by Mr. Blackstock,
unfinished business of the Board was referred to the Executive
Conunittee for action. On motion, the Board adjourned,

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met on February 13, 1903, on the call of the President,
at the rooms of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture in the
State House, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.

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There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President; Messrs. McDonald, Wallace,
Claypool and Conger.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, duly seconded by Mr. Niblack, the
sum of $1,000 was appropriated and set apart for the Western
Horseman State Race.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Claypool, the
matter of renting or leasing the farm land on the Fair Grounds
was referred to the President and Secretary, with power to act.

On motion the committee adjourned to meet March 4, 1903.

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met pursuant to adjournment at the rooms of the Indiana
State Board of Agriculture in the Capitol building, in the city of
Indianapolis, Indiana.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President ; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President; Charles Downing, Secretary;
David Wallace, Sid Conger, M. S. Claypool and James E.
McDonald.

Mr. Hewes of the Inland Poultry Journal, and others represent-
ing the State Poultry Association, appeared before the Board
and requested the Board to enlarge and improve the poultry ex-
hibition building and to provide new coops for the building.

Mr. Wallace moved that the poultry building and coops be
improved at an expense not to exced $1,000, and that the President
and Mr. Conger be appointed a committee to confer with the
committee from the Poultry Association and ascertain their wishes
and submit plans and estimates of said improvement at the next

52 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

meeting of the Board, which motion was seconded by Mr. Claypool
and a vote being taken upon the same was declared carried.

At this point the minutes of the meeting of February 12th and
13th were read and, upon motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by
Mr. McDonald, were approved.

On motion, the Board adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at
9 :30 o'clock.

CHARLES DOWNING,

• Secretary.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met pursuant to adjournment March 5, 1903, at the
rooms of the Board in the State House, in the city of Indianapolis,
Indiana.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President ; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President ; Charles Downing, Secretary ;
David Wallace, Sid Conger, M. S. Claypool and James E.
McDonald.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, seconded by Mr. Wallace, the
President was authorized to enter into a contract with Mr. A. P.
Wiltshire to move the power-house east of the Administration
Building to a point about eighty feet east cf the railroad loop on
the south side of Central avenue, said building, when so moved,
to be used as an eating house.

On motion of Mr. l^iblack, duly seconded by Mr. Claypool,
the President was instructed and authorized to remove the board
platform at the street car exit gate in the loo]), and to request the
street car company to construct a cinder platform in the place
of said plank platform.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Niblack, the
President and Secretary of the Board Avere authorized and em-

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powered to contract with Mr. Sousa for four concerts during the
fair Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at the Fair Grounds,
and Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Tomlinson Hall, at the
price of $3,500.

Bids for printing 15,000 premium lists for the coming fair were
opened by the Board, and are as follows :

The Mitchell Printing Company of Greenfield $298 55

The Banner Publishing Company, Ligonier 270 00

Jos. Ratti, Indianapolis 272 00

Kentucky P. L. Paper 284 00

Wm. B. Burford, Indianapolis , 257 00

On motion of Mr, Niblack, seconded by Mr. Conger, the bid of
Mr. Wm. B. Burford for $257 for printing the 15,000 premium
lists on same kind of paper on which the Kentucky State Fair list
of last year was printed was accepted and the President and
Secretary of the Board were authorized to enter into a contract
for the same with Mr. Burford.

On motion the following claims were allowed, and the Secretary
was authorized to issue warrants for the same :

Indianapolis Gas Company

Balke & Krauss Company $15 34

R. L. Polk & Co 5 00

Knight & Jillson ^ 52

Horse Review 25 00

Diamond Steam Laundry 50

New Telephone Company -....> 1 60

Western Union Telegraph Company 75

Charles Downing 5 00

J. E. McDonald 197 35

CHARLES DOWNIKG,

Secretary.

64 BOARD OJ" AGRICULTURE.

The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met pursuant to the call of the President, April 23, 1903,
at 11 o'clock a. m., at the office of the Secretary of «aid Board
in the State House, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President ; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President ; Charles Downing, Secretary ;
Messrs. Sid Conger, David Wallace, M. S. Claypool and Jas. F.
McDonald.

The meeting was called to order by the President and the
minutes of the meetings of March 4 and 5, 1903, were read, and,
on motion, were approved.

The question of duplicating prizes offered by the different
State Cattle Breeders' associations was discussed at length by
Messrs. W. H, Pleak, of Greensburg, representing the Polled-
Angus Breeders' Association, and John C. Gartin, of Burney,
Indiana, Secretary of the Indiana Shorthorn Breeders' Associa-
tion, as well as by members of the committee.

After a full discussion of the subject of duplicating prizes, Mr.
Jas. E. McDonald moved that all special prizes in the cattle
classes offered by national associations be duplicated by the Board
to the amount of $500, and that all special prizes offered by the
State Breeders' associations in cattle classes be supplemented by
the Board to the amount of $250, which motion was seconded by
Mr. Conger.

Thereupon, Mr. Wallace moved to amend said motion as follows :
That the Board duplicate or supplement the special prizes offered
l)y the Indiana Polled- Angus Breeders' Association to the extent
of $250 ; that the Board du])licate the special prizes offered by the
Indiana Hereford Breeders' Association to the extent of $500,
and that the Board duplicate all prizes offered by the Indiana
Shorthorn Breeders' Association to the extent of $500. Which
motion to amend was seconded by Mr. Niblack.

After a further discussion of the question a vote was taken, and
the amendment was declared carried.

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A vote was then taken on the original question as amended, and
the motion as amended was declared carried.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, seconded by Mr. McDonald, it was
ordered that the matter of' advertising the coming fair in the city
and country newspapers be referred to the President and Secre-
tary of the Board, with power to act.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Wallace, it was
ordered that press agents for the three principal newspapers of
Indianapolis be employed, and that they be paid for their services
the sum of $50 each, and that the Secretary be empowered to
contract with said agents.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, seconded by Mr. Kiblack, the
President was authorized to purchase posts and lumber and to have
built fences around the half-mile track, and also to purchase lumber
sufficient to put lofts in five of the horse stables on the south side
of the track.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Wallace, the
Board ordered that four stakes be opened and advertised as follows :

2:13 trotting stake $1,500 00

2:24 trotting stake 1,500 00

2:08 pacing stake 1,500 00

2:20 pacing stake 1.500 00

And that said stakes be advertised in the following horse jour-
nals, viz. : The Horse Review, The Western Horseman, The
Kentucky Stock Farm, The Horse World, and The American
Sportsman, and that Mr. Claypool furnish the advertisement and
contract for same.

On motion, the Board adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. , i I i ' [

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

56 BOARD OF AGEICULTTJfeE.

April 24, 1903, The Executive Committee of the Indiana State
Board of Agriculture met pursuant to adjournment at the office of
the Secretary in the State House, Indianapolis.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President ; Hon. '
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President; Charles Downing, Secretary,
and all the other members of the committee.

The committee arose and visited the Fair Grounds.

After the committee returned from the Fair Grounds, the fol-
lowing claims were examined and allowed and ordered paid, viz. :

The A. Birdsall Co ' $18 94

American Trotting Association. . .• 4 00

Bailie & Krauss Co 36 70

On motion the Board adjourned.

CHAELES DOWNING,

Secretary.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, MAY 28, 1903.

The Executive Committee met pursuant to the call of the
President.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President ; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President, and J. E. McDonald, Sid
Conger, M. S. Claypool, David Wallace, and Charles Downing,
Secretary.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the committee were
read and, on motion of Mr. Niblack, were approved.

Mr. Moore, advertising manager of the Indianapolis Sentinel,
submitted a proposition to advertise the fair in the Harvest Home
edition of the Sentinel, which the Board took under advisement''
for the time being.

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57

An application for the use of the Fair Grounds for a picnic
to be held Monday, September 7, 1903, was made by a committee
from the Labor Union organizations of the city.

On motion of Colonel Wallace, seconded by Mr. Conger, the
application was granted and the Secretaiy was authorized to enter
into a contract with the committee for the use of said grounds for
the sum of $100.

On motion of Mr. Conger, seconded by Colonel Wallace, it was
ordered by the Board that the l^ational Guard of Indiana be
allowed to use the Fair Grounds for a camp of instruction for
July 26 to August 4, 1903, inclusive, under proper restrictions and
conditions satisfactory to the President and Secretary.

Upon motion of Mr. McDonald, duly seconded by Colonel Wal-
lace, it was ordered that the conditions, classification and rules
governing the duplication of special prizes offered by the State
Hereford Breeders' Association stand as printed in the premium
list of the fair.

The application of Mr. W. E. Reynolds for superintendent of the
grounds was discussed and considered by the Board and taken
under advisement.

By consent of all the members of the committee the sum of
$250 was appropriated and set apart for an advertisement in the
Harvest Home edition of the Indianapolis Sentinel. •

On motion of Mr. Conger, the following claims were allowed,
and the Secretary was ordered to issue Avarrants for the same, viz. :

Diamond Steam Laundry for towels, etc $0 50

J. W. Lagrange, salary as Treasm'er 183 35

Hogan Transfer Company, freight and drayage 1 63

Langencamp Bros. Brass Works, valve 50

Balke, Krauss Company, lumber 155 93

Central Union Telephone Company 9 65

Silas H. Johnson, hay 20 00

Knight & Jillson 80

Orescent Oil Company , . , 4 40

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On motion of Mr. Claypool, all unfinished business was refein-ed
to the President and Secretary.

On motion, the Board adjourned.

CHARLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

The Executive Committee of the Indian^ State Board of Agri-
culture met pursuant to the call of the President at the rooms of
the Board in the State House, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana,
on Tuesday, July Y, 1903.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President; Hon.
Mason J. Niblack, Vice-President ; Marc S. CUaypool, Sid Conger,
David Wallace, James E. McDonald, and Charles Downing,
Secretary.

The minutes of May 28th were read and, on motion, were
approved.

On motion of Mr. Claypool, seconded })y Mr. McDonald, the
President was authorized to appoint a committee to replat the
grounds for exhibit purposes and also to revise the contracts for
space for privilege pavilions and buildings for mechanical and
other exhibits and displays.

On motion of Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Claypool, the
following claims were allowed by the Board, and the Secretary
authorized to issue warrants for same, as follows:

California Track Harrow Company $12 00

C. W. Rostetter & Co 9 00

John M. True, SecretaiT 15 00

Adams Express Company ' 65

U. S. Express Company 9 38

F. M. Rottler 4 95

On motion the Board adjourned to meet at the Fair Grounds to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

CHAELES DOWNING,

Secretary,

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The Executive Committee of the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture met at the rooms of the Board in the State House in Indian-
apolis, Indiana, July 8, 1903, pursuant to adjournment.

There were present, Hon. John L. Thompson, President ; Hon.
Mason J. ISTiblack, Vice-President; Sid Conger, David Wallace,
M. S. Claypool and J. E. McDonald.

On motion of Mr. Clay^xiol, seconded by Mr. Niblack, the
matter of selecting the form of admission tickets to be used during
the coming fair, and the purchase of the same, was referred to
the President and Secretary, with power to act.

On motion of Jas. E. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Wallace, the
Board allowed the sum of $100 to Mr. Conger for expenses in
attending committee meetings during the Legislature of 1903, and
the Secretary was directed to issue a Avarrant in favor of Mr.
Conger for the amount.

On motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Niblack, it was
ordered by the Board that the Secretary recall the annual reports
of 1901 and 1902, and arrange each year's report separately,
and present the same to the St^te Bureau of Printing, with a re-
quest that said reports be printed and bound separately.

Several matters concerning the improvements to be made on the
Fair Grounds and the details of the coming fair were discussed.

On motion the committee adjourned.

CHAKLES DOWNING,

Secretary.

Professor John Harrison Skinner, of Purdue University,
Lafayette, made the following address before the Delegate Indiana
State Board of Agriculture :

Gentlemen of the State Board of Agriculture:

It gives me great pleasure to come before you this afternoon. It
has been a great while since I have been before an Indiana audience
in this way, and I certainly am very glad to meet the members of the

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State Board of Agriculture, and to come before them to speak of some-
thing I believe to be of vital importance to our State.

If we look about us today, we will find on every hand changes which
are rapidly taking place. We will find that new ideas are coming in,
that progressive methods are taking the place of old ones in agi'iculture
throughout the country. These new ideas and new methods must nec-
essarily mean many other changes. They rhean for us a higher life;
they mean for the live stock men and the crop men greater profits; they
mean changed conditions in our farming; they mean a higher living;
they mean better farmers, and we certainly need to have a part in mould-
ing these changes.

The farmer has many problems before him today, and many of them
are of vital interest to this State. Indiana is a great agricultural State,
and we certainly must give attention to some of the problems that affect
agriculture. The farmer has to meet problems of a varied nature. We
have come to realize that the farmer needs to 1)e the biggest sort of
a man, because he has the biggest sort of problems to handle, and he
has more of them than any other man in the world. If we study the
problems of agriculture today we find that there is the problem of the
crops to grow, the problem of tillage, the problem of the selection of
seed, the problem of harvesting, the problem of the nutrition of the crops,
the problem of labor, and many others of like interest. We all realize
that the problem of labor is a most important one, one of the most im-
portant problems we have to face; but under all this, and back of all
this there is a still greater problem, I believe the greatest problem our
farmers today have to face, that of Maintaining soil fertility. We only
have to study the conditions in New England or the South, or, coming
a little closer home to our Northwest, or even into our own State, and
we will see that there is a waning of soil fertility. Some of you may ask
liow it is that we are raising more corn to the acre today than ever
before. That may be true, but it is not due to the fact that we have
built up the soil fertility, or that we are building it up very rapidly.
There are some few who are making improvements along this line, but
our increased yields of corn are very largely due to a changed condition
of affairs which has nothing to do with the maintaining of soil fertility.
We have drained the land, we are doing better tillage, and consequently
we are reaping greater rewards for our work; it is not because we are
increasing the fertility. The question of maintaining the soil fertility
is one that has been neglected too long. This is acknowledged on all
sides. Farmers are discussing it everywhere, and are beginning to study
how to increase the fertility of their soil. They may discuss the ques-
tion of clover, or of cowpeas or of rotation of crops, but it all comes
back to the question of building up wornout land. When we come to
look over the situation we find that we must be doing something, that
we must awake to the fact that our soil is decreasing in fertility, and

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the outlook would be a gloomy one were it not that here aud there people
are begiuuing to meet this condition by rotation of crops combined with
live stock. We find occasionally an intelligent system of live stock hus-
bandry on our farms, and where we And that we find the answer to
the problem of maintaining soil fertility.

I want now to bring before yon the necessity of having live stock
on the farm. The only possible way in which we can build up our land
and maintain its fertility is by raising live stock on the farms. Pei--
tilizers have been tried, but they do not add anything of a permanent
nature to our soil. By putting a chemical fertilizer into our soil we
are enabled to get a good crop. We assist the elements which are in
the soil already to produce a large yield. There may be a lack of one
element in the soil, and we supply that by a chemical fertilizer; but
we add nothing of a permanent nature to the soil by that method. Every
hundred dollars worth of corn takes thirty-six dollars worth of fertility
from the soil by this method. We are selling our soil by the ton. If
you study the question of beef production, or the keeping of live stpck
on the farm, you will find that every hundred dollars worth of beef
will take off in soil fertility not more than ten dollars. BVery hundred
dollars worth of butter takes off about eleven cents worth of fertility.
If you go into a live stock community you will find increasing yield of
crops, good homes, good buildings, good fences, improved farms and
improved farmers, if you please. In the sections where grain is grown
exclusively there is a contrast. I do not mean to condemn the grain
farmer, not at all, but I do believe that Indiana ought to be growing
as many bushels of corn on one-half as many acres as are now under cul-
tivation. The other half of the acreage should be in pastures. If j^ou
go into the grain gi'owing sections you will find that farmers do not
have good barns, their fences as a rule are not given much attention —
they do not have to keep their stock in— and as a rule careless methods
are used and the farmers are not so progressive as in the sections where
live stock is raised. I suppose there are corn growers here today who
will say that I am wrong, but I know that between the grain gi'owing
sections and the live stock sections there is this difference. The grain
farmer does not travel about as much as the stock farmer does, nor
does he make the improvements the stock farmer does. The stock farmer
has his profits distributed from one year to another and throughout the
year. Has It ever occurred to you that that is one of the ways in which
we are to solve the labor question on the farms? If we distribute our*
labor throughout the year and can give the men employment from one
month to another throughout the year we are going to have a better
class of farm laborers. You can do this by raising live stock on the
farms. If a man furnishes work for his farmhands the year through
he will be able to secure a better class of men than does the farmer
who only employs his men for five months or through the busy season.

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The man who works for a grain farmer has work only during the sum-
mer season, and after that he drifts around, perhaps going to the smaller
towns, and in a few years becomes a spendthrift with no settled occu-
pation. But the man who goes on a farm for twelve months saves his
money, and in a short time you will find him on a little farm of his
own. Or he may become a tenant for a few years, and then have his
own farm. You can make your profits greatex*, can distribute them more
evenly, can help other men along, and all the time you are making
your farm richer by this kind of farming. You will say that it is hard
for some of the smaller farmers, some of the younger ones, or some of
the tenant farmers to become stock raisers. True; but we can help
them. Men who know the business can suggest ways of starting the
business and ways of getting hold of a small herd of cattle. It is true
that a great many people do not know how to feed this stock, but they
can learn, and they will learn if they have the stock.

The trouble with our American farmer is that he wants to count
theHlollars that he gets in rather than the dollars he puts in. How many
here know the exact profit their farms bring them? A man can easily
tell you how much money he gets out of his farm, but he can not tell
you how much he puts in. We can study the markets. A man said
to me the other day that he could not feed cattle at the price they are
bringing. I asked him if he was sure he could not. Are you sure that
you can not do this? The trouble is that we usually produce something
in this line that sells a cent or two cents under the top market price.
How many men feed well enough to get this price? We need to produce
a better article of live stock. Follow your cattle to Chicago and see
how many of them reach the top of the market. We should try to
produce the very best and we will always find a market for it. There
is little trouble in selling a first-class product, but the poor product is
always a drug on the market. We need to study the question of how
to produce a better quality of beef, and how to produce it economically.
We must not lose sight of the fact of fertility in discussing this. I
do not believe that any man has a moral right to rob the soil, and that
is what we are doing in many cases. We should encourage in every
way possible the bringing of more live stock into our State, and to
encourage the breeding of better stock. Go to the stockyards and study
the stock there. Go into our horse markets, if you please, and see how
many of the horses that go into the market are sold for anything like
first-class prices. Farmers do not know, as a rule, what the markets
demand. We need to study the markets and encourage in every way
the bringing of live stock to the farms.

We Icnow if we grow a clover crop on the farm something must
take care of that. Travel over the State and see the tons and tons of
corn stacked up that ought to be going through cattle and sheep and
producing a profit. These things are going to be different when we come

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to farm more logically. Then think of the waste there is on our farms.
If you study the question of waste you will find that most large farms
have enough waste products on the farm to pay the running expenses
if they were properly fed.

I thinli an organization such as the State Board of Agriculture has
a great opportunity for helping this business and for encouraging the
live stock interests and improving them. Some of you may ask how
we are to do that. I believe our stock shows, our State fairs and our
county fairs are doing much along this line. Some of them are not giv-
ing much attention to agricultural products, it is true, but that ought
to encourage both sides, and particularly the live stock interests. Many
of the men who are interested in cattle or hogs or sheep go to the inter-
national shows. Why do you go there? You go there to see the best
there is, you go there to form ideals, and you come back with an inspi-
ration to grow better live stock. So it is with our shows and with our
State and county fairs. We need to make our shows the very best.
There has been great improvement in our Western States along this
line, but Indiana has been a little behind in some of these things. I
know Indiana has a good State Fair, but we ought to do more and make
it better. If we go into some of the Western States and see what they
are doing In their agricultural colleges to encourage the work of live
stock farming we will find that Indiana is not quite up with them. Our
county fairs should be encouraged. If we have good shows of live stock
we may get there a class of farmers who have not been going to the
State fairs, and they will get an inspiration there to grow better ani-
mals. After a time they will be inspired to go to the State fairs and
the larger shows. A good show is a great inspiration. I am sure that
you who attend them are improved by the stock exhibits.

You may say that you can not approach the stock that is shown at
these exhibits. Are you sure that you can not? You have never tried,
and at least you can do the best you can and you may be surprised at
the results. We have some of the best live stock in the country in Indi-
ana, and we have one of the best State fairs; but we should strive to
make them better. We should encourage the exhibitors to come here,
and we should encourage our people to come here and study the live
stock problems. We should make the shows appeal to the farmers. You
may say that the farmer is not interested in this sort of thing when
he comes to the fair. I know there are some men who like other things
and go for other things, but we should not forget that the larger number
of farmers who attend the fairs go there to see the exhibits of live stock
and agricultural products. We can not afford to keep on selling the
large number of bushels of corn off our land that we are selling today.
The other day I went out into the country and saw in one place an eighth
of a mile of rail corn cribs piled up to be sold. Not a bushel of that
corn was to be fed in Indiana. Can we afford to do this when we know

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that for every hundred dollars worth of that corn that is sold for thirty-
five cents a bushel we are selling off sixty-four dollars worth of fertility
from our laud? Can we afford to do this?

Now I have gone over this problem in a brief way, and have pointed
out the fact that there is a waning fertility. If you will study the
question you will find that on going westward wherever they have sold
off grain crops continually the land is being worn out, and the tendency
of the farmers is to go farther on to newer soil. But there is going to
be a back action after a while. You will find some of it today. Some
of the wealthy farmers of the West are going to Ohio and buying up
the land and putting live stocli on it. We should watch this matter
carefully. You will find in the best corn growing sections of Illinois
the farmers are trying to bring bacli^ the fertility of their soil, and are
taking the only way of doing it, raising live stock with the gi-ain crops.
I have not tried to say anything that will help you in a practical way
to do this when you go home; I am simply pointing out the necessity
for this method of farming, and hope you will profit by it. I know
there are some men in the State who think the agricultural colleges
teach mere theory. That is not so. Why is it that Iowa has put so
much money into .live stock in her agricultural college? Simply because
she knows that to do that means greater wealth to her people. What
is the State Board of Kansas doing for that State? Studying the ques-
tion. Look and see what can be done along that line. The opportuni-
ties of the agricultural college of Indiana are enormous. I hope the
live stock associations and the corngrowers' association will do all they
can to make the State fairs more successful, and will do everything
possible to encourage the men who are trying to bring back fertility to
the soil by raising live stock.

INDIANA STATE ASSOCIATION OF FAIR MANAGERS.

- The Indiana State Fair Managers' Association held its annual
session at 2 p. m. Tuesday, January 6th.

The meeting was called to order by President J. J. Insley.

President Insley called Mr. Blachstock to the chair while he
read the following annual address :

PRESIDENT'S ADDRPISS.
Officers and Members of the Association of Fair Managers and Gen-
tlemen :

The circumstances under which we hold our meeting this year are
peculiarly auspicious: old debts that for years have hung upon many
of our associations, like the Old Man of the Sea upon the shoulders of

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Sinbad, have been cast aside and we now breathe easier. But this is
not the sum of our gain— we have erected new buildings, repaired old
ones, constructed new barns, stalls and pens, improved our tracks and
grounds, and drawn to ourselves a more widespread patronage than
we have yet enjoyed; which latter has enabled us to enlarge our pre-
mium lists and extended our classifications, and in many ways make
it manifest that we are growing larger and stronger than ever before.

Now fairs, in the great majority of cases, serve more faithfully than
any other agencies to reflect the intellectual development and material
prosperity of the territory from which they draw their support. There
the abundance of our harvests, the qualities and values of our produc-
tions, the advances in invention, mechanical construction, the taste and
culture, as manifested in artistic and textile creations and selections,
were seen to have made remarkable advances over those of former years.

In the particular of crops, our State stands forth as a marvel of
fecundity in the year of grace 1902; value of all crops for this year
being $32,000,000 gi-eater than for the year 1901. Of other cereals it
is not necessary that I should speak, but a substantial increase is shown
in all.

While productions in this line have made such notable advance, they
have also advanced along other lines, and yet prices have kept up, the
demand being larger and mOTiey easy. No class of our citizens have
prospered to the degree that those have who are engaged in agriculture
and, as always happens under like cii'cumstances, their prosperity has
enhanced the pecuniary interests of all. Trade has flourished, the wages
of artisan and labor have been good and have not failed at any time
during the season of labor.

While a considerable portion of this advance in the material interest
of all our people is due to a highly favorable condition at home and
abroad, which may show fluctuation at any time, there is one factor
constantly at work which must show its potency at all times, and that
is the increasing intelligence and scientific knowledge of those engaged
in agriculture, which is being stimulated to a degree never before known
in the history of the world, through the agencies of higher education,
the press, the telegraph, the telephone, the daily mail, which now brings
the once isolated farmer into intimate contact with the very center of
commercial activity, and the "thoughts that shape mankind." That
these in turn will increase production, and procure a better selection of
things produced and a highier and more abundant development in all,
needs no great foresight to perceive.

While production, stimulated by good prices, ready returns and vastly
increasing knowledge of the scientific principles which underlie produc-
tion, is advancing with rapid strides, it is painfully apparent that trans-
portation and distribution are not keeping up in the race, nor is the

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former being cheapened to a degree that will enable all products of the
country to reach their proper raarliet.

During the past year transportation was often overtaxed by the supply
of material, and in nearly all departments of trade there were con-
gestions of their thoroughfares, vexatious delays and losses, besides other
ills that are obvious. We should begin here and now to agitate until a
remedy is found for present hindrances.

Why should our wealth of produce all be poured through a compara-
tively few channels to a few distributing centers until they are glutted
into a state of torpor, out of which they must be prodded, by other parts
that actually suffer from scarcity? Is it not possible to make the me-
tropolis of every State the distributing center for that State, and so
greatly facilitate the work of distribution, while at the same time the
commercial interests of the State and its metropolis will be enhanced?

Take, for instance, our capital city, the metropolis of our State, one
of the gi'eatest railroad centers in the world; with its daily hundreds of
arriving and departing trains, and its abundant facilities for handling
them. Would it not be the part of wisdom to make use of the advantages
which it offers in these respects, rather than turn our fertilizing streams
to the northwest, the southwest and the southeast, and there cause to
bloom gardens that are not ours? ^

With the creation of more distributing centers should come the enact-
ment of laws requiring all trunk lines of railroads traversing our State
to provide double tracks to the State lines, in order that a more rapid
and easy transit may be had.

As the necessary complement of these, w^e should have a system of
highways leading from all points of importance in the State to our
capital, even as it was said in ancient times "All the roads of the world
lead to Rome." These should be built of macadam, broad, smooth and
level, as are the thoiisands of miles of I'oad in France and Germany, as
fit for travel and heavy loads at one season of the year as another and
fit for all sorts of vehicles, including the flying automobile.

In the construction of these roads, convicts, inmates of the county
jails, vagrants, and the manageable, able-bodied of all our eleemosynary
institutions, should be employed, as it might be to their own advantage
and that of the State. The reproach that now attaches to the State for
bringing convict labor in competition Avith free labor would then be taken
away. In the pai-ticular of vagrants, laws should be enacted whereby
persons showing no visible means of subsistence might be convicted of
vagrancy and compelled to serve the State.

These roads, once constructed, should be maintained in permanency
by sections in charge of which should be placed regular minders of roads,
properly equipped and so constructed and maintained that they should
be made accessible to every farmer in the State.

Those of us who remember what our roads were years ago, and how
they were kept, also know how wretchedly inadequate they would prove

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for present conditions. Believe me, that in the present international
struggle for commercial supremacy, where swift and adequate transpor-
tation counts for so much, a very few years will find our present roads,
with the present system, or want of it, of keeping them, inadequate.

As I said a moment since, the time to begin to agitate the subject of
better roads better kept, is now, and the place— here. I would most re-
spectfully recommend to your honorable body the selection of a legis-
lative committee, whose province should be to secure from the Legis-
ture of Indiana, and through that, such national enactments as will stim-
ulate and foster, to a greater degree, our agricultural and commercial
int€Lrests and that will secure from our own Legislature such enactment
as that county commissioners be empowered to aid struggling agricul-
tural societies by purchasing of suitable lands for such societies' use.

The next subject on the program, "Should Exhibits be Confined
to County; if not. Wherein Limited," was led by John Tilson,
who said :

Article I of the Constitution of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture
states that its object is: "To promote and improve the condition of agri-
culture, horticulture and the mechanic, manufacturing and household
arts." It should have added, "and to bring about an increased interest in
all branches of live stock raising." In another place it says, "County
fairs shall conform to the rules and regulations of the State Board."

The agriculturist while enjoying social relations sees and talks about
the different improvements, the different breeds of live stock shown,
notes the improvement in agricultural and horticultural exhibits, sees
new varieties of fruits and vegetables. The wide-awake farmer, the
one that gets there, not only wants to talk at our county fairs about
the different breeds of cattle, the varieties of fruits, vegetables and grain,
but he gets the desire to have them for his own. We believe that the
State and county fairs have done more to bring about the high standard
of the live stock in this State than any other one thing. If this is true,
and I think we will all admit that it is, then why confine exhibits to the
county? I do not think there is one county in our State that could show
all the different breeds of sheep or hogs, or the different breeds of beef
and dairy cattle, or the different varieties of vegetables and fruit. I think
we will agree that the exhibits should not be confined to the county;
but where should we place the limit? I say do not put any limit. If
any county in our State or any county in any other State has better
corn or a greater variety of corn than Johnson County, we welcome
them to our county fairs and will give them as good a show as possible
and insure them a good sale for their corn, because if it is better than
anything we have we want it. The same thing is true of stock of all
kinds. The first herd of Polled-Angus cattle and the first herd of Here-

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fords that the majoritj^ of our farmers ever saw was exhibited at our
couuty fair only a few years ago, brought in there from some other place.
Now there are several herds in the county, and "breeders and feeders are
buying them. Let us have all the new farm implements shown that are
manufactured anywhere, especially the new corn shredders. If there are
any let us have them.

J. E. McDonald : I would like to ask if their are conntj fairs
In Indiana that are not open to all exhibitors ?

Mr, Insley: I nan. not say as to the condition of things at
present ; but years ago there were a few fairs that put down the
bars in some classes to the outsiders, but the most of the exhibits
were confined to the counties, I believe that has been done away
with, yet in our own county last year we opened up a class for
some certain breed of cattle for county exliibitors to stimulate them
to have better exhibits,

Mr, Blackstock : My observation has been similar to yours. I
think the idea is gaining ground that if a county has any s]>ecialty,
if there is any enterprising man or set of men there that have put
money and brains into some special feature of agriculture, it is the
duty of the managers of the fair of that county to encourage that
feature. They may liave the class open to the world, but if so, they
ought to give some special inducement to these producers and
offer a special premium for what is produced in the county. The
only objection I find to this idea of having double classes is that
none of the county fair managements have enough money to
divide the premiums. The amount of money we usually have is
small enough for single premiums ; nevertheless I believe every
county fair management ought to take into consideration any
specialty that farmers in that county are trying to develop, and en-
courage them, I think the Johnson County fair is to be credited
somewhat with the result of Johnson County's Avonderful corn pro-
duction, I believe this local county idea is a good one, and while
it might be carried too far, every county fair ought to give special
inducements for developing its own special industries.

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The next snoject, "How Can Fair Management Be Improved ?
Duties and Salaries of Officers," was led by W. F. Unlet, of
Crawfordsville, wlio said :

Mr. President and Gentlemen:

How to improve tlie management of the county fair is a question
whicli is entitled to a very careful study and is open to considerable dis-
cussion. The question how to improve it does not imply that it is bad,
but the reverse. The difficulty in answering the question arises from
the fact that the fair management is much nearer perfect than the public
at large is prepared to believe; therefore, when we come to suggest
changes or improvements, we must remen^ber that the fair is an institu-
tion that has come to us with the experience and improvements of our
fair managers for many years; The changes should be very conservative
and made in a way that Ave will not lose any of the benefits we now
have.

One person may think the mission of the county fair should be one
thing, and another another thing, according to the trend of their own
individual, business. Some would say the development of the speed horse
should be the dominant feature, some the draft horse, some the beef cattle,
some swine, some sheep, poultry, and so on, all of which should have a
prominent place in the county fair and should have all the assistance
and support that the fair managers can give them; and I believe that it
will be conceded that all of them have been fairly treated by the fair
managers, generally, and that nothing has had more to do with the ad-
vancement and development of these classes than the recognition they
have received at the hands of the fairs.

It has been instilled into the stock breeders, by the yearly exhibition
which has continued for many years, that the way to make tHe most
out of their stock raising, is to raise the best. There is a friendly rivalry
existing among the stock breeders, as to who can develop their stock to
the standard nearest perfect, which rivalry is a source of great wealth to
our country, and I believe the fair has been the power behind it all.

The fair manager should take a broad view of the question, not of
the classes that I have spoken of only, but everything of merit should be
encouraged in order that it may be developed to be the best of its kind.
The farmers' produce, fruits, grain and seeds, the merchants' display and
the women's exhibit should receive the thoughtful care of all fair man-
agers. When you go to the fair, you should be able to see the best of
everything, no matter in what class it belongs.

I believe the county fair is one of the best and most beneficial insti-
tutions Ave have and indirectly does a great work, the effects of which
can not be measured. The county that has no interest in a fair is un-
fortunate. You may go to the county where there has been a well man-

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aged fair for many years and there you will find the best kinds of wheat,
corn, breeds of horses, beef cattle, hogs, sheep and, in fact, the best of
everything and everything done on the latest and most improved plan.
The desire for the best is the natural desire of the American; to see the
best is to want it. and to want it is to have it.

In so far as it is possible to do so, the fair should include in its pre-
mium list, classes and premiums for everything of merit, and in most
cases, I would favor making the classes open to the world. Don't build
a fence around your fair to keep the exhibitors out, but let them come.
They are the ones to enter your gates first, and why should we bar the
foreigner if his goods or stock are better than we have at home? We want
our home people to have a chance to see their exhibits, and if our home
production is an advance over, theirs, let them learn of us. By making
home classes, you encourage many people to make exhibits that would
not otherwise do so. The ordinary stock breeder feels that he can not
compete with the expert, but if you induce him to exhibit a few years, he
will soon become an expert and will not be afraid to meet the world. If
you will examine your entry lists from year to year, you will be surprised
to find the great similarity, in fact, almost the same list of names; es-
pecially will you find this the case in the exhibits of horses, cattle, sheep
and swine, and this suggests the fact that when a man once becomes an
exhibitor, he continues his good work from year to year, and this should
teach us that we should make use of every means to encourage the be-
ginnex'. If the association can not afford to make both classes — one
open to the world and one to the county— I would prefer the one open to
the world, as it will be of greater benefit to the Association and to the
people at large.

The fair should be an educational rather than a dividend-paying insti-
tution, and should be managed in such a way that others may learn how
to make money and improve their stock. A large bank account will not
help a fair unless it is expended. Now, don't understand me to be in
favor of extravagance— get your fair'out of debt and do not expend more
than you can make, for a deficit is very discouraging at all times.

Some people seem to think there is not as much interest taken in
fairs at the present time as in the past; but that is a wrong impression.
Statistics will show you that there are a greater number of exhibitor's
than ever before, and the exhibits are much better. More people attended
the fairs in 1902 than for many years. When we have prosperous times,
we have good fairs. I believe the fair should keep abreast of the times,
as they can not be managed as they were twenty-five years ago and
succeed.

Look around at the business world and see the changes and improve-
ments in the management of its affairs. The large, brick business block
taking the place of the little, old frame one; the beautiful furnishings
for the interior, the grand displays of merchandise — everything is done

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to attract the eye and the latest improved methods have been adopted
for handling the business successfully. The same methods should be
applied to the fair. No one would expect the business man to succeed
if he should attempt to run his business on the same plan that he used
twenty-flve years ago, and neither can the fair.

I believe the old buildings should give way to new and more modern
ones, and all should be kept well painted and in good repair. The stalls
and barns should be kept in the best condition— clean and healthy. Make
the stay of your exhibitor as pleasant as possible. Nothing should be
left undone for his convenience, as it is the exhibitor that makes the
fair. Special attention should be given the grounds and they should be
kept as near like a park as possible.

The premium list should be revised each year— adding to and taking
from as the existing conditions would require, but always keeping the
list in advance rather than behind.

The first duty of an officer of any fair association is to study the
question of fair management until he has thoroughly acquainted him-
self with all its details, then keep his eyes open and his brain at work
to see wherein he can improve his department. The superintendents of
the different departemnts should be expected to look after the needs
of the exhibitors of their departments. It is too often the case that the
exhibitor sees the superintendent of his class only when the ribbons are
being tied. His duty is with his department until the fair closes.

As to salaries, I believe that the fair work should be largely a patriotic
work. While it is always necessary to pay some salaries, I do not think
it necessary to pay as much for fair labor as the same labor would bring
in other occupations. I believe the Secretary should be paid and he
should do the work of all the departments up to the time of the fair;
have a good system of bookkeeping, by which he can handle the business,
with rapidity and make prompt settlements, and be prepared to pay the
exhibitors on the last day of the fair. There is nothing that will keep up
the standard of the county fair more than prompt payments.

The next subject on the program, "Proper Privileges/' was led
by Mr. H. L. ISTowlin, Lawrenceburg, who said :

The question of what are the proper privileges is certainly one that is
of much importance to all our fairs, and from the privileges we see
sold on different fair grounds we must infer that the different manage-
ments have a wide range of views as to what proper privileges are. Usu-
ally the first thing we look after in selling privileges is the money. But
the patrons of a fair also demand that we have certain things on the
fair grounds in the shape of privileges. So in considering what are proper
privileges we should look at it from a financial standpoint and also from
the standpoint of what is demanded by our patrons. There is one class

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of privileges that, while it does not injure the patrons very much, causes
the fair managers a great deal of trouble, and that is the exclusives.
Whenever a fair manager sells an exclusive privilege he is going to have
trouble. Yet there are a few privileges it is almost absolutely necessary
to sell to one person. For instance, the score card should be sold as an
exclusive privilege. That can be reasonably well protected. Sometimes,
however, in the county fairs it is not easy to protect it. Another privilege
that can be sold exclusively is the grand stand. Where admission is
charged that privilege can be sold and protected. Another privilege is
the feed privilege. That will cause a great deal of trouble if sold as an
exclusive privilege. In the machinery department we will have hay
presses, feed grinders and cutters and various kinds of machinery that
use and prepare feeds, and those people are going to sell the feed to the
exhibitors, and it is always causing trouble. So, taking it on down the
line, the exclusive privileges are always causing dissatisfaction.

Another thing that always causes trouble on the fair grounds is the
selling of intoxicating liquors. Not many fairs in the State, I believe,
allow the sale of intoxicating liquors on the grounds. I do not think it is
a proper thing to allow on any fair ground. Our fairs should be educa-
tional, and we certainly do not want to educate the young people of the
land to drink intoxicating liquors. That is one privilege I would abso-
lutely rule off all fair grouuds.

Another thing we all have some trouble with is games. I have been
on fair grounds where there would be from one to ten of these little
paddle wheels or circle machines. I will say here that if there is any sure
thing in gambling those little wheels are sure things. The man who puts
his money down might as well hand it to the man running the machine
at once and save further trouble. I would far rather have a regular old
heironymous game, and have it off on one side wlfere' the people who
wanted to play, could go and do it. I do not think that would do as much
harm, and they give a great deal more money for the privilege. But I
should rule off all games of any sort, absolutely. If I were selling privi-
leges for a fair ground I Avould not sell any privileges to proprietors of
knife racks, shooting galleries or baby racks. The people who run the
dining halls, confectionery stands and things of that kind will give more
money for their privileges if these things are ruled out. The people who
come there have just so much money to spend, and if the gallery and
the knife rack gets it the others do not.

Shows are the worst things I have had to control on a fair ground. In
the first place, they will not pay much for their space; they always say
they do not take in much money. Perhaps they do not, but I think that
is because they ought not. There is not one show in a hundred that is
worth going to see if you are given a ticket free. Occasionally we have
a good one, but the good ones are so few and far between that I have
determined if I ever again sell privileges that no show will come on the

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ground unless I know absolutely what it is. Last year at the State Fair
we had more shows than usual. I do not think we had anything there
that any one could object to, but more than half of them were not worth
the time it took to see the performance, to say nothing of the price of
admission.

There is a wide difference in the price charged for privileges. Some
fair managers charge by the front foot. I do not think we do all of them
justice by this manner of charging. The people who run dining halls
are an accommodation to the patrons of the fair, and I think they should
not be charged as much for the privilege as the people who sell cheap
jewelry are charged. I think there should be from one-third to one-half
difference in the price of these privileges.

I hope all of you will discuss this question, because it is of importance
to every fair in the State.

Mr. Blackstock: I tliink you have an idea that all privilege
money should he paid in advance. Do you still think so ?

Mr. ISTowlin: I would certainly insist that they all pay in
advance. I know they all claim they have not the money to pay
in advance, but I have found that if they haven't got it they can
usually get it if you insist on payment in advance. The rule of
the State Fair for the past four years has been to require payment
in advance in every case. We charge them twenty per cent, when
we males the contract, and at this time there are over a thousand
dollars worth of privileges waiting to pay this. When the fair
opens they pay the balance. Often I have had this sort of ex-
perience : I have written out a man's contract and asked for the
money, and he would claim that he did not have it. When this
happens I put the contract back in my pocket. Sometimes the
man will go down into his pockets and produce the money then
and there, and in some" instances he will go away and get it; but
I have never known one of them that did not finally get it. Last
year there were just two dollars that was contracted for that was
not paid. Two young men came there on Wednesday afternoon
and paid part of their privilege money, and were to pay the rest
Thursday morning. They never came back, so we think we got
enough for the time they were there.

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Mr. : What about the Wild West shows ?

Mr. ISTowlin : I never saw a Wild West show on the fair gronnd
that was worth going to see.

Mr. Thompson: What advantages have you found in getting
the people's money hy selling cheap jewelry over paddle-wheels
and that sort of thing ?

Mr. l^owlin : I think there is a great deal of difference. When
a man walks up and buys some wire jewelry he knows what he is
getting; there is no game of chance there whatever. He knows it
is cheap stuff when he buys. The jewelry man is always sure to
make nine cents profit on every ten cent piece of jewelry he sells,
and we usually tell him we want part of that when we sell him the
privilege.

Mr, McDonald : I should like to know of some way by which
to get what we pay for when we sell privileges to the dining-hall
people.

Mr. Nowlin : The only way I know is to be the first man at the
table. That is something we can not control.

The discussion of the next number on the program, "What
Recognition and Courtesies Should be Shown Exhibitors ?" was led
by Hon. J. Q. Thomas, who said :

The original purpose of fairs was educational and, incidentally, a place
where the people could annually meet for social enjoyment.

In their establishment our fathers builded even better than they
knew. They grew in public favor from the beginning and increased in
value and usefulness as their influence extended and their purpose was
))etter understood.

There has been no factor in the development of oiu* country of so great
consequence to agriculture and all its kindred interests, including manu-
facture, as the fairs. There the people could meet to compare experiences
and discuss the most successful methods, and by this interchange of
thought, in the presence of the best specimens of stock, fowls, farm prod-
ucts, manufacture and art, obtain practical information highly profitable
to them in their several vocations.

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These conditions obtain as much today as at any time in the past. The
fair is just as much an educational institution now as ever before, espe-
cially since all lines of industi-y have been reduced to a science, and the
exhibitors are the most potent factors in creating and maintaining them.
And when a company of these advanced thinkers assemble, with their
products, within the confines of the fair grounds, they attract more at-
tention and create more enthusiasm than all other features combined.

Proper amusements of all kinds and brass bands are all right in their
places, but without the exhibitor they are "as sounding brass or a tink-
ling cymbal." No exhibitor, no fair, has become a trueism.

Many people attend the fairs for the purpose of being amused and
entertained; and since there have been so many amusements and attrac-
tions of modern character provided for the people, at least for their
money, and since it seems that we have reached the limit of everything
new, it is not surprising that, now and then, some croaker tells us that
the day of the fair and its exhibitor has gone by.

My experience of twenty-five years in connection with fair manage-
ment convinces me that as to the fair run solely for the amusement
of the people, or after the manner of our fathers, the statement is true,
and an attempt to so conduct it would be the merest folly; as much so
as to attempt to harvest a crop with the reaping-hook. But it is not
true of the fair demanding and maintaining a high standard of excel-
lence in every department, that keeps abreast of the progress of the age.
There is a demand for such fairs and they are now and will continue to
be liberally patronized and maintained.

Exhibitors understand that the old order of things has passed away
and are fully in accord with the progressive idea, for which they claim
they are responsible. Formerly each person in the neighborhood of a
fair having a good specimen of flock or field took it to the exhibition. If
of vegetable, fruit or grain it was placed upon an improvised table iu an
open shedj.

If from dairy or the kitchen, it was wrapped in a cloth and placed
alongside the cabbage. If a horse or a cow it was tied to the fence;
or a pig or lamb it was placed in a rail pen with some leafy branches of
trees placed above to protect it from the rays of the autumnal sun. These
conditions exhibitors endured because it was the best the management
could afford and oftentimes the products were in keeping with the accom-
modations.

Since the various products have been brought to such a high degree
of development, instead of the people, generally, taking their products to
the fair, they go to see what others have accomplished and profit by their
experience and investigation, and the exhibitors in all classes have become
less in number and more or less professional. This necessarily must be
so, since, on every farm and in every home, the latest and best can be
found, and the people who have the courage to compete in the exhibition

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hall or ring must feel assured that they hav/e reached the summit in their
several lines of industry, if they are to receive even a passing notice from
the average farmer or artisan.

And, by reason of these facts, the expenses, needs and requirements of
the exhibitors at the several places of exhibition have been correspond-
ingly increased. After all this labor and expense has been incurred in
preparing for and making the exhibition, they have a right to, and do
expect that their efforts will be recognized and respected, not only by the
small premium offered, but also by every comfort and protection that can
be throvi^n about them by the management they have honored by their
presence and with their exhibits, and the fair of the future, in addition
to the usnal courtesies, will accord them free admission, free rental and
free entries.

The management should provide ample and comfortable buildings for
exhibits and an advantageous place for exhibiting, that the exhibitors and
the visitors patronizing the fair may receive the greatest possible pleasure
and profit.

Great precaution should be taken to avoid dissatisfaction in making
awards. To this end the single .ludge system seems to have proven the
most satisfactory. These should be persons of acknowledged qualification
and integrity, and the greatest discretion should be exercised in their
selection, that all suspicion of injustice or favoritism may be reduced to
the minimum.

Every fair should be provided with special committees, composed of
pleasant, courteous gentlemen, and those having in charge the care 6f
exhibitors should receive them at the gate, escort them to their assign-
ments, turn them over to the superintendent of the department to which
they properly belong, see that they are comfortably situated and every
Avant anticipated.

They should call upon them frequently during the exhibition, intro-
duce them to the people, especially in the same line of business, thus
helping them to form acquaintances which may become pleasant as well
as profitable afterwards. In short, make them feel that they are welcome
and are really the guests of the management.

Each department should have one or more competent superintendents
who are not averse to becoming useful as well as ornamental. They
should make every preparation in advance for the reception and care
of the maximum number of exhi))its, that there may be no delay or incon-
venience to the exhibitors upon arrival.

They should be resourceful people and, in advance of the fair, put
themselves in communication with exhibitors throughout the country,
with the purpose of securing their att(nulaiice, and encourage those Avho
are unable to attend to place their exliibits in their care, that their de-
partments may be complete at the date of the exhibition.

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These observations might be inclefiuitely extended, but I conclude with
saying- that exhibitors l)eing educators in their respective lines, the man-
agement will not hesitate to encourage them in every possible way, and
satisfied exhibitors being the fair's best advertisers, a wise manage-
ment will seek to cultivate with them the most friendly relation.

Mr. Tilson: I slioiikl like to ask if it is the custom usnally
to ask the exhibitors to pay a gate fee when they exhibit something
for which there is no premium offered ? We have some exhibitors
of that kind come to our fairs. !No premium is offered for their
class of exhibits. Other fairs give them their space and a certain
number of tickets. Is that the custom ? Our countv fairs ought
to have a uniform rule to govern that class of exhibits.

Mr. Tuell: At the Cory don fair we never charge exhibitors
of articles for which nci proinium is oft'ered.

Mr. Insley: I thiid-c that is the rule that prevails in most
societies, and it is ouc that is often abused. Our Secretarv and
Treasurer are often called upon by dealers — not by men represent-
ing the manufacturers — but our local dealers, who come to the
Secretary and say: ''I have a representative from the manufac-
turers that is coming here, and I Avould like to have eight or ten
tickets for him. Mr. So aud So will be working for me out there
this week, and as I can jiot leave my store I want tickets for him."
'I'his is an abuse, but it is one the associations will probably have
to tolerate.

Robert Mitchell: We try to make everything as easy as possible
for the exhibitor. Stables are furnished free, straw is free,
tickets are furnished for the exhibitors and for the help, and
everything possible is done to make them welcome. There is,
however, one thing that the fair managers have not paid enough
attention to, and that is uniform rules in regard to exhibitors.
We are continually in trouble on account of the different manage-
ments. .We can not afford to tax the parties who make the ex-
hibits more than is absolutely necessary. As this paper says, the
expenses should be as light as possible upon the exhibitors, because

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they are the ones that make the fair. In some of the fairs in
European countries they offer bonuses to men who have fine
exhibits to get them to come. Of course we do not need to do that,
but still we should be as liberal with them as possible, for to them
we owe much of the success of our fairs.

Professor Skinner: Is it the custom in most of the county
fairs to pay a premium when there is only one herd in the exhibi-
tion ? Occasionally there will be a herd of Heref ords. What is the
custom of the fairs as to giving premiums when only one herd is
exhibited ?

Robert Mitchell : So far as I know they pay the premium. The
man who has the herd has come there in good faith and he should
have the premium.

Professor Skinner : I find there is a difference of opinion on that
point in different counties.

Mr. Tilson : We pay that premium if the herd is worthy of a
premium. That is specified in our premium list. If it is not
worthy of a premium we give none ; if it is, the exhibitor of the
herd gets the premium.

Mr. Insley : What would your instructions to your judge be if
you had a class exhibit and there was nothing in a class worthy of a
premium ?

Mr. Tilson : I should say give first, second or third if they were
entitled to it. If nothing worthy of a premium was shown, we
do not give it.

The next subject, "Special Attractions ; Do They Pay ?" was
led by W. S. Young, of Franklin, who said:

I will say "Yes, with qualifications."

There can scarcely be named an institution of local origin that will
so interest the people of a community or a county and cause them to turn
out and mingle together as a^n attractive poi^ntj^ f^ir, It will, wben prop-

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erlj canaged, not only command the i*espect, support and confidence of
the people of the county, but its influence reaches out to the people of
adjoining coimties, who become interested and show their intei'est and
appreciation by their attendance and patronage. In short, the county
fair becomes an event of great importance. It brings the county into
prominence and in many ways is helpful in developing and brightening
the intelligence of its people in the art of agriculture and kindred work.
It is truly an educational institution and should be so conducted as to
make this feature of its usefulness the one thing essential above all
others. I feel that nothing should be permitted in connection with the
fair that does not have the approval of the people of fhe county.

But aside from this, and aside from those who make the exhibits and
in other ways contril)ute to its success for a money consideration, and
aside from those more directly interested in its education features, it has
been found necessary to provide suitable entertainment and amusement
for those in attendance. Children attending school need rest, as you
know, and also amusement to help them along in their school work. So
it is with the county fair. It seems necessary for the management to
provide special featm-es to meet the wants and desires of those who
throng the grounds for that purpose. The masses go there for entertain-
ment and amusement, and entertainment and amusement they must have.

People are social beings and in a social way naturally crave and en-
joy the pleasures and diversions that go to make up the cheery side of
lif. So the county fair is looked forward to by the masses of the people-
as a time for rest, social enjoyment and amusement.

I have found from my research into pioneer days that the special
features of the fairs then consisted usually of slow mule races, foot
races, wheelbarrow races and other "funny" things, simple and inexpen-
sive, the favorite attraction being that of contests in ladies' side-saddle
horseback riding. I may also add that it was the custom in Johnson
County in those early days to invite some distinguished person to deliver
an address some time during fair week. Later on the favorite saddle
steed gave way to the favorite in harness on the race track. Gradually
thereafter the speed program became the leading feature in the list of
all the special attractions of a successful county fair.

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THE RACES.

"There is magic in tlie races,
Everybody watches when they go;
Nothing at the fair suits better,
It's the climax of the show.

"When the bell rings up the horses,
How the people start and run.
Deacons old, as well as laymen,
Much enjoy the fun.

"And the halls are then deserted,
While the fakir's place is bare,
Everybody wants to view the races,
'Agi'icultural' as they are.

"How the people shout and halloo.
When they're coming down the stretch,
Where each driver does his prettiest
The leading horse to catch.

"It helps the old grow youngei",
Brings fond remembrance back.
And the slumbering fires rekindle
As they glide around the track.

♦'It makes the weak grow stronger
And puts their hearts afire;
Nothing seen is more exciting
Than the struggle for the wire.

"Amusements they are innocent.
Conducted on the square,
Will hurt no one to patronize
As you'll see them at the fair."

The people attending a county fair are. as a rule, content during the
forenoon in looking through the exhibition departments, watching the
judges making awards and tying on the riI)bons and by amusing them-
selves in many other ways of a social character. But it is expected and
understood that immediately in the afternoon, entertainment shall be
provided for them. It seems, too, that the time has come when the races
alone aj-e not enough to paeet ^.iid satisfy their wants in this regard, I

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want to say liere that I believe the time may come, in part, at least,
unless- racing rales are so amended as to insure honest competition and
fair speed contests, when the races may be set aside and the money paid-
out on that account put into other special features with equal or greater
remunerative results to the associations-.

A good special attraction is popular, and generally is appreciated by
the people. But they are quick to catch on and show their disapproval
for too much of the ludicrous, fake or lewd attractions. So they are
equally quick to catch on and show their dislike for the unfair conduct
and trickery of speed-horse men, which is frequently permitted to creep
in and detract from the pleasures that should be derived from the speed
program.

Special attractions will pay, and richly pay, if they are not too ex-
pensive in proportion to the receipts of the association procuring them.
I mean by this that no association can afford to appropriate and promise
more money in payment of premiums, races and the running expenses,
including special attra< lions, than the average receipts of the associa-
tion will permit.

Special attractions arc a great help in the way of advertising the
fair. But even in this ]>articular there should be no exaggeration. It
should be of such a character that every man, woman and child attend-
ing the fair, attracted tliere by the promise of such special attraction,
should be able to get value received in both money and time expended.

Now a word more in a general way. I believe the managers of asso-
ciations should not only bo careful in the procurement of special featm-es,
but they should guard closely every other avenue calculated to impair
its standing and usefulness. It is their dutj^ to manage in such a way
as not only to furnish tlie people with entertainment and amusement,
but to try to educate them along tlie line of agricultural pursuits, bear-
ing in mind that it is a higher duty to throw around them such influ-
ences as will educate and h(>lp Ihcni to a higher and better citizenship.
To do this is to encoiu-age a community of interests, which is essential
to the highest success of a county fair.

The discussion on "Art and Valtie of Advertising" was led by
J. E. McDonald, who said :

When an individual starts a large store he buys what, in his opinion,
he can sell to the people. He reasons that a certain part of his com-
munity will Avant this, and that another part will want something else.
He reasons that he will be able to sell so much of one kind of cloth and
so much of another kind, and he piles those two kinds on his shelves.
Then he thinks of the other important part of his business, the customer
who must come to him. So it is in fair management. After the fair is
arranged for, an important factor to the fair management is the man

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who passes the gates and does not carry a complimeutarj'; the man who
passes the gates and carries what he has paid fifty cents for. How are
you going to interest that individual, how are you going to reach him,
and how are you going to get him to pay railroad faro and money to get
through the gates? This tiling has been a factor in business ever since
business has been transacted, and there is no condition of affairs that
confronts the American merchant or manufacturer or American fair man-
ager that is more important than how to reach the people and interest
them in what ho has to sell.

The field of advertising is so broad and the ideas so diversified that
it would be impossible for me to cover this field in any talk that I might
give here. . I believe the most potent i^ethod of advertising in America
today is the newspaper. 1 lielieve a local ntnvspaper can do a fair more
good or more harm than any other agency in the community. I believe
that every county fair and every State fair that goes to the people for
support must have the moral as avoU as the financial support of the
country press. The way to get that is to get it as a business man would
get it, on a square business proposition. Say that y,ou want so much
advertising and you are going to alloAv so much for it. If the newspaper
man has any interest in you or in the community you will get the worth
of your money. When 1 first came on the Indiana State Board of Agri-
culture there was a system of advertising that is not in existence now.
I have always believed that advertising pays. If you can make the peo-
ple believe that what you say is true, it will alAvays pay. Never adver-
tise anything you havn't got; never advertise anything in your county
fair that you are not going to have, never advertise a premium imless
you are going to pay it. Always carry out what you advertise. The great
advertisers of this country gained their pi'omiuence from the fact that
they always did wliat th(\v advertised to do. Those men advertised what
they had to sell, and they .sold it as advertised. That is exactly what a.
county or State Fair must do to make advertising pay. I heard a criti-
cism made upon the report that was read here some time ago. A man
near me nearly fell off his chair Avlien he heard the item read, ".'fri.OOO
for newspaper advertising." He said that ten years ago they did not pay
out a thousand dollars. He might go back farther than that and say that
twenty years ago they did not pay five hundred. There is nothing in
American business today that has become so necessary as advertising,
and nothing in American business has grown in expense like advertising.
When I was in the newspaper business ji great many years ago the ad-
vertising department was not the one we paid most attention to. Today
the newspaper is run on different lines. Newspaper advertising has
grown to be a business, and consequently when you go into a newspaper
office and ask for space you have to pay for it. Years ago when my
father was Secretary of a county fair he used to get about five hundred
bills printed, put pie in an old spring wagon, with a bucket of paste, and

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I would start out and do the advertising. I would work all the first day,
stay over night at some friend's house, worli the next day, get half
of the bills pasted up and throw the rest in a fence corner. That
is how the fairs were advertised in those days. And that sort of adver-
tising was perhaps sufficient for those days. The fair was probably the
only entertainment of its kind for twenty-five or thirty miles, and every-
body was anxious to go. A great many years ago, I was a sort of su-
pernumerary about a hardware store. Not long ago I went over the papers
and books of that store in settling up an estate. Among the old bills I
saw one that was presented by the Columbia City News in 1863 for ad-
vertising. The bill for the entire year was only six dollars. In looking
over the books for the year in which I helped settle up the estate I found
that the bill for advertising in the Columbia City Post was $600.

I believe that dead wall advertising is a good thing if properly done.
I mean that advertising which is put up in conspicuous places for the
busy man that just glances at things and passes on. I believe adver-
tising of that kind should be attractive, and of such a character as to
attract the man as often as he goes by. He will begin to think after see-
ing it a few times that he had better attend the fair. This sort of adver-
tising need not enter into particulars about the fair, but should just keep
the fact that a fair is to be held before the people.

I believe in artistic advertising, but I do not believe that the returns
from the money spent in that kind of advertising will warrant its being
done to the exclusion of newspaper advertising. I believe that several
good advertisements in the Indianapolis newspapers that circulate all
over the State of Indiana will do the State Fair more good than three
times the amount the cost spent on any other kind of advertising.

Lastly, I believe that we should keep everlastingly at advertising.
It will bring an attendance to the fairs that we can not get in any other
way. I believe that the advertising that comes from a good show is a
most important factor. This is true of both county and State fairs. The
reputation of any institution is of great importance to it. If you have a
good fair one year you will notice an increased attendance at your next
fair, even if you do not do any more advertising. The best advertising,
therefore, that you can do is to follow an established rule *n keeping up
the excellence of j'our exhibits and doing exactly what you say In your
programs you will do. Then treat your exhibitors as they ought to be
treated and your advertising will pay.

Let me say again, that the men who make public sentiment, the men
who mould the ideas and opinions of your community are the men who
have control of the newspapers, and they are the men who should be
and will be, and ought to be, friendly to public institutions such as county
fairs and State fairs if properly encouraged. Men are neai'ly all alike
In some respects, and in advertising we ought at all times to go on the
theory of the Golden Rule, that is, we should treat all men as we should

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like to be treated. If ^\■e will do that we will have a good show, well
advertised, and at the same time interest the men who can bring about a
good attendance. The country editor, like tlie city editor, some years ago
arrived at tlie conclusion that their advertising must be paid for. The
management of the State Fair realized this as a wise conclusion and has
been paying the country press. I do not tldnk Ave have paid them nearly,
Avhat they have earned, but we Iiave lieen gradually increasing the amount
we have lieen paying because tlicir services have been growing in excel-
lence year after year. I think last yc-ir we paid them a little over .^2,200.
I believe that if;2,2O0 that was paid the papers outside of Indianapolis was
the most profitably sjient money we paid out last year, and I i)elieve we
have a better sentiment towards the Htate Fair and all other fairs fi:om
the country tlian we have ever had l)efore.

Mr. Iiislcy : Tliis (•(iiicliidc's tlio program prepared for the meet-
ing. The next thini>' in order is tlie election of a President for
the Association for the coining year.

«

The present I'resident, Mr. Inslev, was noininated, and, on mo-
tion, tlie Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the Asso-
elation for Mr. Insley for President for the coming year.

Mr. Blackstock, the present Secretary, was nominated, and, on
motion, Mr. McDonald w'as instructed to cast the ballot of the
Association for him.

Mr. Insley: I thank you, gentlenicn. 1 believe the discussion
we have been having this afternndu lias been of benetit to every
fair man in atlendance. I would like to have more of it next
year. If you could see the program of the Ohio Fair Managers'
Association, which covers two days, it would interest you and show
what an association of that hind can do. The meeting is at your
pleasure, gentlemen.

The meeting was adjourned sine die.

The following is a complete list of all awards made at the
Slate Fair of 1002:

INDIANA STATE FAIR, 1902.

SPEED TROGRAM.

Mason J. Niblack, Vincennes, Snperintendent.
M. A. McDonald, West Lebanon, Starting Judge.

W. W. Morgan, \

O. L. Boor, > Judges.

M. A. McDonald, j

E. R. Stoll, ^

D. D. Pearson, I Timers.

R. A. Brown, j

F. A. WiSEHART, Clerk of Course.

AWARDS.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER IG.

2:30 Trot— $500 divided— .$2.50, .$125, $75, $50.

Alfred StaiT, br. s 9 5 1

Byron Patcli, b. g- .4 2 4

Ed8■e^yood Bell, blk. m 5 8 2

Jes.sie M. b. m 12 9 7

Orphan, b. g 2 6 9

John Thomas, g. g 3 3 10

Director Bell, blk. s 7 10 5

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BOAKD OF AGEICULTURE.

TIME.

First heat . .
Second heat
Third heat .
Fourth heat
Fifth heat .

i/i Mile.
:34
:36%

' :34%

:32%

% Mile.
1:08
1:081/2
1:08%
1 :07
1 :06y2

% Mile.
1:45
1:43%
1:42%
1:41
1:40

2:08 Pace— $900 divided— $450, $225, $135, $90,

The Bishop, b. g 1

Milton S., b. s 2

Nervola, b. s 8

New Richmond, g. s 11

Challie Downing, ^h. m 3

Byrl Wilkes, br. g 9

Ruby Mac, g. m 4

Balmy L., br. ni 6

Geo. Castle, b. g 5

Mira, b. m 7

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Mile.
2:20

2:18^4
2:17
2:141/4
2:15ya

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TIME.

First heat . .
Second heat
Third heat .

1/2 Mile.
1:031,^

% Mile.

:31%

:32i/2

:32

Kentucky Stock Farm Expectation Purse, $1,000— Pacing Division.

Coast Marie, blk. f 2 11

Ethel Evans, blk. f •. 1 2 2

1:03
1:04

% Mile.

1:3614
1:34%
1:33

Mile.

2:091/2
2:06^
2:06

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TIME.

First heat . .
Second heat
Third heat .
Fourth heat

14 Mile.

:32i/2

:39
. :35

:33

1/0 Mile.
1 :04y2
1:051/2
1:11
1:061/2

% Mile.
1:39
1:51
1:451/4
1:43

Mile.

2:17

2:27

2:20

2:26

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17.

2:25 Pace— $500 divided— $250, $125, $75, $50.

Leafy, b. m 1

Darkway, blk. s 2

Pearl T., b. m 3

Billy, b. g 7

Riley McKeene, b. h 6

Ravenna Wilkes, b. m 5

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ANNUAL MEETING.

87

TIME.

14 Mile.

First heat :33

Second lieat :33

Third heat :33

1/0 Mile.

% Mile.

Mile.

1:05

1:39

2:111/2

1:05

1:381/2

2:101/2

1:051/3

1:39

• 2:121/4

2:11 Trot— $800 divided— $400, $200, $120, $80.

The King, b. g 1

Charlie Mc., blls;. g 3

Elsie S., 2

Lilly Young, 7

Aggie Medium, b. m 11

Miss Sligo, b. m 5

Wm. Tell, b. g." 9

Black Lady, b. m 6

Gavatta, b. m 10

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TIME.

First heat . .
Second heat
Third heat .

14 Mile.

Vo Mile.

% Mile.

Mile.

:31

l:03i/a

1:361/2

2:10%

:33

l:05l^

1:371/2

2:101/2

:32i/3

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1:37

2:10%

2:17 Pace— $fiOO divided— $300, $150, $90, $G0.

Ax, br. g 13

Red Patchen, s. s 1

Tommy Mc, b. g 2

Alma G., ch. m 7

Little Sphinx, b. m 3

Daisy Field, ch. m* 4

Don Carr, blk. g 6

Frank McKiuney 5

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14 Mile. 1/2 Mile.

First heat :32 l:03i/2

Second heat :31i/i 1 :04

Third heat :.32i/2 1:04

% Mile.
1:36
1:36
1:36

Mile.
2:10^

2:091/4
2:09^

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BOARD OF AGKICULTUEE.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.

Trotting Division— Kentucky Stoclc Farm Expectation Purse, $5,000
tlivided— $2,000, $1,250, $750, $5(10.

Red Robe, b. f 2 3 3 6 5

Sister Collett, b. f G C 6 5 6

John Mc 3 2 2 1 1

Pat Henry, b. c 5 114 4

Gail Hamilton, b. f 1 5 4 3 2

Nella Jay, r. f 4 4 5 2 3

TIME.

%Mile. %Mile. % Mile. Mile.

First heat :34 1:07 1:42 2:15

Second beat :32 1:05 1:40 2:141/2

Tliird beat :34 1 :07 1:41 2:16yo

Fourth heat :35i4 1 :09 1 :45 2:18i4

Fifth heat :3a 1:11 1:45 2:19

HORSES.

CLASS I— French Draft and Percheron.
(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stoclv Yards, Chicago, 111.)

STALLIONS.

Four years old and over, Jas. M. Dye &; Co.. Zionsville, Ind $25 00

Second premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 15 00

Third premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 10 00

Three years old and under four, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind. . 15 00

Second premium. Lew W. Cocliran, Ci'aAvfordsville. Ind 10 00

Tliird i)rciHium. .L Crouch & Son. Lafayette. Ind G 00

Two years old and under tliree, .L Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind. .. 12 00

Second premium. Lew W. Cochran. Crawfordsville, Ind 8 00

Third premium. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 5 00

One year old and under tAvo, Lew W. Cochran. Crawfordsville, Ind. 10 00

Second premium. Lew W. Cochran. Crawfordsville, Ind 6 00

Third premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 4 00

Stallion shoAvin.i;: four best colts under four years. Lew W. Cochran,

Crawfordsville, Ind 25 00

ANNUAL, MEETING. 89
MABES ANB FILLIES.

Four years old and over, A. P. Nave, Attica, lud 25 00

Second premium, Lew W. Cochran, Crawf ordsville, Ind 15 00

Third premium, A. P. Nave, Attica, Ind 10 00

Mare, two years old and under three, A. P. Nave, Attica, Ind 12 00

One year old and under two

CLASS II— Clydesdales and English Shires.
(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

STALLIONS.

Four years old and over. Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 $25 00

Second premium, Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 15 00

Third premium, Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 10 00

Three years old and under four. Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 15 00

Second premium, Geo. Sangster, Monticello, Ind 10 00

Third premium. Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 6 00

Two years old and under throe, E'inch Bros., .Joliet, 111 12 00

Second premium, W. H. Lagrange & Son, Franlclin, Ind 8 00

Third premium, Lew W. Cochran, Crawf ordsville, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind. 10 00

Second premium. Finch Bros., .Joliet, 111 6 00

Stallion showing four best colts under four years. Finch Bros.,

Joliet, 111 25 00

Second premium. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 15 00

MAKES AND FILLIES.

Four years old and over, Finch Bros., .Joliet, 111 25 00

Second premium, W. H. Lagrrtnge & Son, Franklin, Ind 15 00

Third premium, Geo. W. Francis, Darlington, Ind 10 00

Three years old and under four, Geo. W. Francis, Darlington, Ind. 15 00

Two years old and under three, B'inch Bros., .Joliet, 111 12 00

Second premium, AV. H. Lagrange & Son, Franklin, Ind 8 00

Third premium, W. H. Lagrange & Son, Franklin, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two, E. W. Pickard, Summitville, Ind 10 00

Second premium. Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 6 00

CLASS II— Cleveland Bay, Hackney and American Coach.
(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

STALLIONS.

Four years old and over, Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind. . . . $25 00

Second premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 15 00

Third premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

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Three years old and under four, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind. . 15 00

Second premium, Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Third premium, Finch Bros., Joliet, III 6 00

Two years old and under three, J. Crouch & Son. Lafayette, Ind. . 12 00

Second premium. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 8 00

Third premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 10 00

Second premium. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 6 00

Third premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 4 00

Stallion showing four best colts under four years, Lew W. Cochran,

Crawfordsville, Ind 25 00

Second premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 15 00

MAKES AND FILLIES.

Four years old and over, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 25 00

Second premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 15 00

Third premium. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Three years old and under four, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 15 00

Second premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Third premium, Geo. W. Francis, Darlington, Ind 6 00

Two years old and under three, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 12 00

One year old and under two, Geo. W. Francis, Darlington, Ind 10 00

Second premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 G 00

Third premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 4 00

CLASS IV— French and German Coach.
(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

STALLIONS.

Four years old and over, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind $25 00

Second premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 15 00

Third premium, Lew^W. Cochrau, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Three years old and under four, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind . , 15 00

Second premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 10 00

Third premium, .J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 6 00

One year old and under two

Stallion showing four best colts under four years, Lon Young,

Crawfordsville, Ind. 25 00

MAKES AND FILLIES.

Four years old and over, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 25 00

Second premium, J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind 10 00

Three years old and under four, ,T. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind. . 15 00

Two years old and under three, J. Crouch & Sou. Lafayette, Ind. . . 12 00

One year old and under two, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 91

CLASS V-Grade Draft.

Gelding or mare two years old and under three, Geo. W. Francis,

Darlington, Ind 10 00

Best span of heavy draft horses, mares or geldings, any breed, in

harness, Finch Bros., Joliet, 111 40 00

Second premium, Geo. W. Francis, Darlington, Ind 30 00

Third premium, N. P. Nave, Attica, Ind 15 00

CLASS VI— Light Harness Horses.
(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

STALLIONS.

Stallion four years old and over, J. R. Peake, Winchester, III $25 00

Second premium, Thomas Levi, Noblesville, Ind 15 00

Third premium, Indiana Horse Breeder Co., Indianapolis 10 00

Three years' old and under four, .7. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 15 00

Second premium, Indiana Horse Breeder Co., Indianapolis 10 00

Third premium, Thomas Levi, Noblesville, Ind 6 00

Two years old and under three, J. Crouch & Son, Crawfordsville,

Ind 12 00

Second premium, T. G. Disher, Indianapolis 8 00

Third premium, E. M. Pickard, Summitville, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two. Sterling R. Holt, Indianapolis 10 00

Second premium, J. Crouch & Son, Crawfordsville, Ind 6 00

Third premium, J. Crouch & Son, Crawfordsville, Ind 4 00

Stallion showing four best colts under four years, J. R. Peak, Win-
chester, 111 25 00

Second premium, Sterling R. Holt, Indianapolis 15 00

MARES AND FILLIES.

Four years old and over, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 25 00

Second premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 15 00

Third premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Three years old and under four, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 15 00

Second premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Third premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 6 00

Two years old and under three, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 12 00

Second premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 8 00

Third premium, D. B. Riggs, Franklin, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 10 00

Second premium, J. W. Losh, Indianapolis 6 00

Third premium, Indiana Horse Breeeder Co., Indianapolis 4 00

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Mare and two of her progeny three years old or under, J. R. Peake,

Winchester, 111 25 00

Second premium. J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 15 00

Third premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 10 00

Gelding four years old and over, Lon Young, Ci'awfordsville, Ind. . 25 00

Second px-emium, James Montgomery, Indianapolis 15 00

Third premium, John Hernley, New Castle, Ind % 10 00

CLASS VII— Best and Best Appointed Gentleman's Pair Turnout— Dealers

In Horses Elxcluded.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

Pair of mares or geldings, not under fifteen hands, F. M. Rottler,

Indianapolis $30 00

Second premium, H. H. Palin, Crawfordsville, Ind 20 00

CLASS VIII— Best and Best Appointed Gentleman's Fair Turnout— For

Dealers Only.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards^ Chicago, 111.)

Pair of mares or geldings, not under 15 hands, Lon Young, Craw-
fordsville, Ind $30 00

CLASS IX— For Fotir-in-Hand.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

For the best four-in-hand team (mares or geldings), four years old
and over to be shown before break, coach or heavy carriage,
H. M. Reardon, Indianapolis $40 00

CLASS X— For Tandems.
No awards.

CLASS XI— For High Steppers.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

Single horse, high steiiper (mare or gelding) not more than IS^

hands, Lon Young, Cra^^-fordsville, Ind $20 00

Second premium, John Hernley, New Castle, Ind 15 00

AKITUAL MEETING. 93

CLASS XII— Equipages.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

One horse, one-seated equipage for lady, Lew W. Cochran, Craw-

fordsville, Ind $20 00

Second premium, Mrs. Joseph Thome, Indianapolis 15 00

Third premium, Mrs. H. C. Kuode, Indianapolis 10 00

Vehicle for children. Lew W. Cochran, Crawfordsville, Ind 20 00

Second premium, W. B. Blair, Jr., Indianapolis 15 00

Third premium, E. W. Pickard, Summitville, Ind 10 00

CLASS XIII— Coach and Carriage Pair and Roadsters.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

Coach or carriage pair, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 $30 00

Second premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 20 00

Third premium, H. H. Palin, Crawfordsville, Ind. . .•. 10 00

Single roadster (mare), Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 30 00

Second premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 20 00

Third premium, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 10 00

Single roadster (gelding), M. H. Reardon, Indianapolis 30 00

Second premium, John Hernley, Summitville, Ind 20 00

Double roadster, J. R. Peake, Winchester, 111 ■ 30 00

Second premium, Lon Young, Crawfordsville, Ind 20 00

Third premium, 11. H. Palin, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

CLASS XIV— Saddle Horses.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

Best saddle stallion, C. D. McKenzie, S'abina, Ohio $40 00

Second premium, John V. Connolly, Madison, Ind 20 00

Best saddle mare, John V. Connolly, Madison, Ind 40 00

Second premium, John V. Connolly, Madison, Ind 20 00

Third premium, C. D. McKinzie, Sabina, Ohio 15 00

Best saddle gelding, W. E. English, Indianapolis 40 00

Second premium, John V. Connolly, Madison, Ind 20 00

Third premium, C. D. McKinzie, Sabina, Ohio 15 00

Best ladies' saddle mare or gelding, John V. Connolly, Madison,

Ind 40 00

Best gaited performer, John V. Connolly, Madison, Ind 40 00

Second premium, C. D. jNIcKinzie, Sabina, Ohio 20 00

Third premium, W. E. English, Indianapolis 15 00

Sweepstakes, best saddle stallion, mare or gelding, John V. Con-
nolly, Madison, Ind 50 00

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CLASS XV— Ponies, All Breeds.

(G. W. Bell, Judge, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.)

Pony, 11 hands or under, in single harness, E. M. Pickard, Summit-

ville, Ind 15 00

Pony, 11 to 13 hands, in single harness, L. W. Cochran, Crawfords-

ville, Ind 15 00

Pony, 13 to 14% hands, in single harness, W. B. Blair, Jr., Indian-
apolis 15 00

Ponies, tandem, W. B. Blair, Jr., Indianapolis 15 00

CATTLE. (Beep Breeds.)

• CLASS XVI— Shorthorns.
(Omer C. Bigler, Judge, Hartwick, Iowa.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo $25 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 15 00

Third premium, E. N. Bowen, Delphi, Ind 5 00

Two years old and under three, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha,

Wis 20 00

Second premium, W. F. Christian & Son, Indianapolis 10 00

Third premium, Moorman & Miller, Winchester, Ind 4 00

One year old and under two, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis. 15 00

Second premium, J. G. Bobbins & Sons, Plorace, Ind 6 00

Third premium, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 3 00

Calf under one year old, D. R. Hanna, Ravenna, Ohio 8 00

Second premium, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 3 00

Third premium, D. R. Hanna, Ravenna, Ohio 2 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 25 00

Second premium, D. R. Hanna, Ravenna, Ohio 15 00

Third premium, E. W. Bowen, Delphi, Ind 5 00

Two years old and imder three, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 20 00

Second premium, D. R. Hanna, Ravenna, Ohia 10 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 4 00

One year old and under two, E. W. Bowen, Delphi, Ind 15 00

Second premium, J. G. Bobbins & Sons, Horace, Ind 6 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 95

Third premium, J. G. Bobbins & Sons, Horace, Ind 3 00

Calf under one year old, J. G. Robbins & Sons, Horace, Ind 8 00

Second premium, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 3 00

Third premium, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 2 00

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, J. G. Robbins & Sons,

Horace, Ind 20 00

Second premium, D. R. Hanna, Ravenna, Ohio 10 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 4 00

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, G. M. Casey,

Clinton, Mo 20 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Sou, Waukesha, Wis 10 00

Third premium, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 4 00

Exhibitor's herd, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 50 00

Second premium, E. W. Bowen, Delphi, Ind 25 00

Breeder's herd, J. G. Bobbins & Sons, Horace, Ind 50 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 25 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 25 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 25 00

CLASS XVII— Herefords.
(J. G. Imboden, Judge, Decatur, 111.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 50 00

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 30 00

Third premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 10 00

Two years old and iiuder three, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 40 00

Second premium, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 20 00

One year old aud under two, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 30 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 ^ 12 00

Third premium, S. J. Peabody, Columbia City, Ind 6 00

Calf under one year old, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 16 00

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 6 00

Third premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 4 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, O. Harris, Han-is, Mo 50 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 30 00

Third premium, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 10 00

Two years old and under three, W. S. Vau Natta «& Son, Fowler,

Ind 40 00

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 20 00

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Third premium, C. A. Jamison, Peoria, 111 8 00

One year old and mider two, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 30 00

Second premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 12 00

Third premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 6 00

Calf under one year old, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 16 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 6 00

Third premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 4 00

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, O. Harris, Harris, Mo. 40 00

Second premium, W. S'. Van Natta, Fowler, Ind 20 00

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, J. C. Adams,

Moweaqua, 111. 40 00

'Second premium, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 20 00

Third premium, J. G. Adams, Moweaqua, III 8 00

Exhibitor's herd, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 100 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 50 00

Breeder's herd, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 100 00

Second premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 50 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 50 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind. . 50 00

CLASS XVIII— Specials by Indiana State Hereford Breeders' Association,
(,I. G. Imboden, Judge, Decatur, 111.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 20 00

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 15 00

Third premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 10 00

Fourth premium, C. A. Jamison, Peoria, 111 8 00

Fifth premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 7 00

Two years old and under three, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 20 00

Second premium, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 15 00

One year old and imder two, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 20 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 15 00

Third premium, S. J. Peabody, Columbia City, Ind 10 00

Fourth premium, F. L. Studebaker, Warren, Ind 8 00

Fifth premium, C. E. Amsdeu & Son, Shelby ville, Ind 7 00

Junior yearling bull, S. J. Peabody. Colum))ia City, Ind 20 00

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 15 00

Third premium, II. E. Watson, Edinburgh, Ind 10 00

Fourth premium, W. M. Kerby, Kokomo, Ind 8 00

Calf under one year old, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 20 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 97

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 15 00

Third premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 10 00

Fourtli premium, F. L. Studebalcer, Warren, Ind 8 00

Fiftli premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 7 00

cows AND HEIFEKS.

Two years old and over, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 20 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 15 00

Third premium, Clem Graves, Bunker, Hill, Ind 10 00

Fourth premium, C. A. .Jamison, Peoria, 111 8 00

Fifth premium, C. A. Jamison, Peoria, 111 7 00

Two years old and under three, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler,

Ind 20 00

Second premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 15 00

Third premium, C. A. Jamison, Peoria, 111 10 00

Fourth premium, C. A. Jamison, Peoria, 111 .' 8 00

Fifth premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 7 00

One year old and under two, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 20 00

Second premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 15 OQ

Third premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 10 00

Fourth premium, Jacob Moore & Son, Bunker Hill, Ind 8 00

Fifth premium, W. S. Van Natta & Son, Fowler, Ind 7 OO

Junior yearling heifer, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 20 00

Second premium, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 15 00

Third premium, H. E. Watson, Edinbin-g, Ind 10 00

Fourth premium, C. A. Jamison, Peoria, 111 8 OO'

Fifth premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 7 00

Calf under one year old, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 20 00

Second premium, J. C. Adams, Moweaqua, 111 15 00

Third premium, W. S. Van Natta & Sou, Fowler, Ind 10 00

Fourth premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 8 00

Fifth premium, O. Harris, Harris, Mo 7 00

STEER CLASSES.

Pure Bred Hereford Steer, Spayed or Martin Heifer.

Two years old and under three, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 ... . 15 00

One year old and under two, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 15 00

Calf under one year old, S. J. Peabody, Columbia City, Ind 15 00

Second premium, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 10 00

Herd, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 20 00

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98 BOAKD OF AGEICULTUKE.

(Grade Hereford Steers or Spayed Martin Heifer sired lt>y a pure bred,

registered Hereford Bull.)

Two years old and under three, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111. . . . 15 00

Second premium, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 10 00

Third premium, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 15 00

Second premium, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind. . • • • 10 00

Third premium, Clem Graves, Bunker Hill, Ind 5 00

Steer calf under one year old, Geo. P. Henry, Goodenow, 111 15 00

Second premium, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 10 00

Third premium, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 5 00

Herd, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 20 00

Second premium, F. A. Nave, Attica, Ind 10 00

CLASS XIX— Polled Durhams.
(Omer C. Bigler, Judge, Hartwick, Iowa.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, J. N. Woods & Sons, Gardner, 111 $20 00

Second premium, Wm. Tossey, Marysville, Ohio 12 00

Third premium, J. H. Jennings, Kangley, 111 8 00

Bull two years old and under three, Fletcher S. Hines, Malott

Park, Ind 20 00

Second premium, A. C. Wood & Son, Pendleton, Ind 12 00

Third premium, J. N. Woods & Sons, Gardner, 111 8 00

One year old and under two, Fletcher S. Hines, Malott Park, Ind. 20 00

Second premium, Oscar Hadley, Plaintield, Ind 12 00

Third premium, Wm. Tossey, Marysville, Ohio S 00

Calf under one year old, Fletclier S. Hines, Malott Park, Ind 20 00

Second premium. J. N. Woods ^V: Sons, Gardner, 111 12 00

Third premium, Wni. Tossey, Marysville, Ohio 8 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, J. N. Woods & Sons, Gardner, 111 20 00

Second premium, J. H. Jennings, Kangley, 111 12 00

Third premium, A. C. Wood & Son, Pendleton, Ind 8 00

Two years old and iinder tliree, Fletcher S. Hines, Malott Park,

Ind 20 00

Second premium, J. H. Jennings, Kangley, 111 12 00

Third premium, J. H. Jennings, Kangley, 111 8 00

One year old and under two, J. H. Jennings, Kangley, 111 20 00

Second premium, Fletcher S. Hines, Malott Park, Ind 12 00

Third premium, Fletcher S. Hines, Malott Park, Ind 8 00

Calf under one year, J. N. Woods & Sons, Gai-dner, 111 20 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 99

Second premium, Fletcher S. Hlnes, Malott Park, Ind 12 00

Third premium, J. H. Jennings, Kangley, 111 8 00

ExhilMtor's herd, Fletcher S. Hines, Malott Park, Ind 20 00

Second premium, J. H. Jennings. Kangley, 111 12 00

Third premium, J. ,N. Woods &. Sons, Gardner, 111 8 00

Breeder's herd, Wm. Tossey, Marysville, Ohio 20 00

CLASS XX— Aberdeen-Angus.

BULLS.

Three years old and over, D. Bradfute & Son. Cedarville, Ohio. .. $15 00

Second premium, E'. Reynolds & Son, Prophetstown, 111 10 00

Third premium, P. S. Maxwell, Sycamore, Ind 5 00

Two years old and under three, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport,

Ind 10 00

Second premium, Roy Hagler, Ohio 7 00

Third premium, E. Reynolds & Son, Prophetstown. Ill 4 00

One year old and under two, C. H. Gardner, Blandiusville, 111. .. . 8 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute Sc Son, Cedarville, Ohio G OO

Third premium, C. E. Swain & Sons, Pendleton, Ind 3 00

Calf under one year old. C. II. (Jardner. Blandiusville, 111 5 00

Second premium. K. Reynolds &; Son, Prophetstown, 111 3 00

Third premium, P. S. Maxwell, Sycamore, Ind 2 00

cows AND UEIFERS.

Three years old and over, C. H. Gardner. Blandiusville. Ill 15 00

Second premium. D. Bradfute & Son. Cedarville. Ohio 10 00

Third premium. M. A. Judy «fe Son. AVilliamsport, Ind 5 00

Two years old and under three, C. H. Gardenr, Blandiusville, 111. . 10 00

Second premium. M. A. Judy &. Son. Williamsiiort. lud 7 00

Third premium, D. Bradfute «fe Son. Cedarville. Ohio 4 00

One year old and under two, C. H. Gardner, Blandiusville, 111. . . . 8 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio G 00

Third premium, M. A. Judy & Son. Williamsport. Ind 3 00

Calf under one year old, E. Reynolds & Son, Prophetstown, 111. .. 5 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, M. A. Judy & Son, AVilliamsport, Ind 2 00

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, C. H. Gardner, Blan-
diusville, 111 10 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville. Ohio 7 00

Third premium, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 5 00

Two animals, eitlier sex, iho produce of one coav, C. H. Gardner,

Blandiusville, 111 , 10 00

Second premium, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 7 00

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Third premium, E. Reynolds & Son, Prophetstown, 111 5 00

Exhibitor's herd, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 20 00

Second premium, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 10 00

Breeder's herd, C. H. Gardner, Blandinsville, 111 20 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 10 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 20 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, C. H. Gardner, Blandinsville, 111.... 20 00

American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' Association Special Premiums.

BULLS.

One year old and under two, C. H. Gardner, Blandinsville, 111. .. . 14 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 8 00

Third premium, C. E. Swain & Son, Pendleton, Ind 6 00

Fourth premium, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 4 00

Fifth premium, D. R. Perry, Columlnis, Ind 3 00

Sixth premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 2 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old or over, E. Reynolds & Sou, Prophetstown, 111. . . . 14 00

Second premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 9 00

Third premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind G 00

Two years old and under three, E. Reynolds & Son, Prophetstown,

111 14 00

Second premium, Roy Hagler, Hagler, Ohio 9 00

Third premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 6 00

One year old and under two, C. H. Gardner, Blandinsville, 111. .. . 14 00

Second premium, E. Reynolds & Sou, Prophettstown, 111 8 00

Third premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 6 00

Under one year old, C. H. Gardner, Blandinsville, 111 14 00

Second premium, C. H. Gardner, Blandinsville, 111 8 00

Third premium, D. Bradfute & Son, Cedarville, Ohio 6 00

CLASS XXI— Specials for Indiana Aberdeen- Angus Breeders.

BULLS.

One year old and under two, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, lud. .$15 00

Second premium, C. E. Swain & Sons, Pendleton, Ind IS 00

iThird premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 11 00

Fourth premium, D. R. Perry, Colum))us, Ind 9 00

Fifth premium, Crawford Coal Co., Brazil, Ind 7 00

Six months old and under twelve, C. E. Swain & Sons, Pendleton,

Ind 15 00

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Steond premium, P. S. Maxwell, Sycamore, Ind 13 00

Third premium, Crawford Coal Co., Brazil, Ind 11 00

Fourth premium, P. S. Maxwell, Sycamore, Ind 9 00

Six months old, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 15 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

One year old and under two, M. A. .Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind. 15 00

Second premium, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 13 00

Third premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 11 00

Fourth premium, C. E. Swain & Sons, Pendleton, Ind 9 00

Fifth premium, C. E'. Swain & Sons, Pendleton, Ind 7 00

Six months old and under twelve, M. A. Judy & Son, Williams-
port, Ind 15 00

Second premium, M. A. Judy & Son, AVilliamsport, Ind 13 00

Third premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 11 00

Fourth premium, Henderson & Sous, Lebanon, Ind 9 00

Fifth premium, P. S. Maxwell, Sycamore, Ind 7 00

Young herd, M. A. Judy & Son, Williamsport, Ind 40 00

Second premium, Henderson & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 20 00

CLASS XXII-Galloways.

BULLS.

Three years old and over, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo $15 00

Second premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 10 00

Third premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind : 5 00

One year old and under two, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 8 00

Second premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 6 00

Calf under one year old, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 5 00

Second premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 3 00

Third premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. AVayne, Ind 2 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. .. . $15 00

Second premium, Brookside Farm Co., E"'t. Wayne, Ind 10 00

Third premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 5 00

Two years old and under three, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 10 00

Second premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 7 00

Third premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 4 00

One year old and under two, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 8 00

Second premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 6 00

Third premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 3 00

Calf under one year old, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. ... 5 00

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Second premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 3 00

Third premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 2 00

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, Brookside Farm Co.,

Ft. Wayne, Ind 10 00

Second premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 7 00

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, C. N. Moody, At-
lanta, Mo 10 CK)

Second premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 7 00

Third premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 4 00

Exhibitor's herd, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 20 W)

Second premium, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 10 00

Breeder's herd, Brookside Farm Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind 20 00

Second premium, C. N. Moody, Atlanta, Mo 10 00

CLASS XXIII-Red Polls.
(Omer Bigler, Judge, Hartwick, Iowa.)

BULLS.

T;^vo years old and over, .1. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 $10 00

Second premium

Two years old and under three, Chas. J. Buchanan, Indianapolis. . 7 00

One year old and under two, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 5 00

Calf under one year old, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 5 00

Second premium, Chas. J. Buchanan, Indianapolis 3 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, .J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 10 00

Second premium, Chas. J. Buchanan, Indianapolis 5 00

Two years old and under three, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 7 00

Second premium, Chas. J. Buchanan, Indianapolis 4 00

One year old and under two, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 5 00

Second premium, J. .7. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 3 00

Calf under one year old, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 5 00

Second premium, Chas. J. Buchanan, Indianapolis 3 00

Four animals, either sex, tlie get of one sire, J. J. Chambers, Sa-
dorus, 111 8 00

Second premium. ,T. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 4 00

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, J. J. Chambers,

Sadorus, 111 8 00

Second premium, J. .1. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 4 00

Exhibitor's herd, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 10 00

Second permiiim, Chas. .1. Buchanan, Indianapolis 5 00

Breeder's herd, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, III 10 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 103

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 10 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, J. J. Chambers, Sadorus, 111 10 00

CLASS XXIV— Grand Sweepstakes. Open to all Beef Breeds.

(Omer Bigler, Hartwick, Pa., S. O'Donnell and J. J. Imboden, Judges.)

Best bull, any age or breed, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo $50 00

Best cow or heifer, any age or breed, G. M. Casey, Clinton, Mo 50 00

CATTLE. (Dairy Breeds.)

CLASS XXV— Jerseys.
(John V. Decker, Judge, Columbus, Ohio.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind $20 00

Second premium, P. A. Pugh & Sons, New Cumberland, W. Va. .. 12 00

Third premium, J. E'. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind 6 00

Two years old and under three, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind... 15 00

Second premium, P. A. Pugh & Sons, New Cumberland, W. Va 10 00

Third premium, Bolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 5 00

One year old and under two, P. A. Pugh & Sons, New Cumberland,

W. Va 10 00

Second premium, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind 7 00

Third premium, Bolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 4 00

Calf under one year old, J. B. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind 7 00

Second premium, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Bolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 3 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind 20 00

Second premium, Bolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 12 00

Third premium, Bolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 6 00

Two years old and under three, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind. .. 15 00

Second premium, Bolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 10 00

Third premium, P. A. Pugh & Sons, New Cumberland, W. Va. ... 5 00

One year old and under two, J. E. Bobbins, Greensburg, Ind 10 00

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Second premium, Rolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 7 00

Tliird premium, P. A. Pugli & Sous, New Cumberland, W. Va. .. . 4 00

Calf under one year old, J. E. Robbing, Greensburg, Ind 7 00

Second premium, P. A. Pugh & Sons, New Cumberland, W. Va 5 00

Third premium, Rolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 3 OO

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, Rolla Oliver, Dear-
born, Mo 15 00

Second premium, J. E'. Robbins, Greensburg, Ind 10 tK)

Third premium, P. A. Pugh & Sons, New Cumberland, W. Va . . . . 6 00
Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, Rolla Oliver,

Dearborn, Mo 15 00

Second premium, J. E. Robbins, Greensburg, Ind 10 00

Third premium, Rolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 5 00

Exhibitor's herd, J. E. Robbins, Greensburg, Ind 25 00

Second premium, Rolla Oliver, Dearborn, Mo 15 00

Breeder's herd, J. E. Robbins, Greensburg, Ind 25 00

Second premium, P. A. Pugh & Sous, New Cumberland, W. Va. . . 15 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, J. E. Robbins, Greensburg, Idn 25 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, J. E. Robbins, Greensburg, Ind 25 00

CLASS XXVI— Holstein-B^riesian.
(John W. Decker, Judge, Columbus, Ohio.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y $12 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 8 00

Two years old and under three, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y. . 8 00

One year old and under two, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 6 00

Calf under one year old, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 5 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 3 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 12 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 8 00

Third premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 4 00

Two years old and under three, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y. . 8 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 6 00

One year old and under two, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 6 OO

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 3 00

Third premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 2 00

Calf under one year old, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 5 00

ANNUAL, MEETING. 105

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 3 00

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, T. A. Mitchell, Weeds-
port, N. Y. 8 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitcli^ll, Weedsport, N. Y 6 00

Two animals, either sex, the pi'oduce of one gow, T. A. Mitchell,

Weedsport, N. Y 8 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y G 00

Third preiuium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 3 00

Exhibitor's herd, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 15 00

Second premium, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 10 00

Breeder's herd, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 15 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 20 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, T. A. Mitchell, Weedsport, N. Y 20 00

CLASS XXVII— Dutch Belted.
(John W. Decker, Judge, Columbus, Ohio.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind $12 00

Two years old and under three, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 8 00

Second premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 6 00

One year old and under two, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 6 00

Second premium, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 3 00

Calf under one year old, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 5 00

Second premium, J. W. Swab, Laconia, Ind 3 00

Third premium, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 2 00

cows AND HEIFEES.

Three years old and over, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 12 00

Second premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 8 00

Third premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 4 00

Two years old and under three, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 8 00

Second premiuiu, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 6 00

Third premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 3 00

One year old and under two, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 6 00

Second premium, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 3 00

Third premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 2 00

Calf under one year old, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 5 00

Second premium, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 3 00

Third premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 2 00

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Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, F. R. Sanders, La-

conia, Ind 8 00

Second premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 6 00

Third premium, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, In^ 3 00

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, F. R. Sanders,

Laconia, Ind 8 00

Second premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio G 00

Third premium, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 3 00

Exhibitor's herd, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 15 00

Second prejnium, J. W. Swab. Findlay, Ohio

Breeder's herd, F. R. Sanders, Laconia, Ind 15 00

Second premium, J. W. Swab, Findlay, Ohio 10 00

CLASS XXVIII— Ayrshires.
(John W. Decker, Judge, Coluiubus, Ohio.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis $12 00

Two years old and under three, McCormick & E'dgerly, Pataskala,

Ohio 8 00

One year old and under two, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 6 00

Calf under one year old, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 5 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgerly, Pataskala, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 2 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, McCormick & Edgerly, Fataskala, Ohio 12 00

Second premium, Howard Coolv, Boloit, Wis 8 00

Two years old and under tliree, McCormiclc & Edgerly, Pataskala,

Ohio 8 00'

Second premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 00

Third premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis. 3 00

One year old and under two, McCormick <fc Edgerly, Pataskala,

Ohio ti 0<J

Second premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 3 00

Third premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 2 00

Calf under one year old, McCormick & Edgerly, Pataskala, Ohio. , 5 00

Second premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 3 00

Third premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 2 00

Four animals, eitlicr sex, the get of one sire, McCormick & Edger-
ly, Pataskala, Ohio 8 00

Second premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 6 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 107

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, Howard Cook,

Beloit, Wis 8 00

Second premium, McCormiclv & Edgeriy, Pataslvala, Ohio 6 00

Third premium, Howard Coolc, Beloit. Wis 3 00

Exhibitor's herd, IMcCoruiiclv & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 15 00

Second premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 10 00

Breeder's herd, McCormick «& E'dgerly, Pataskala, Ohio 15 00

Second premium, Howard Cook, Beloit, Wis 10 00

CLASS XXIX— Guernseys.
(John W. Decker. .Tudge, Columbus, Ohio.)

BULLS.

Three years old and over, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio $12 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 8 00

Third premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 4 00

Two years old and under three, L. V. Axtell, Peri-y, Ohio 8 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 6 00

One year old and under two, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 6 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 3 00

Calf under one year old, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, L. V. Axtell, Pen-y, Ohio 2 00

cows AND HEIFERS.

Three years old and over, L. V. Axtell, Perx*y, Ohio 12 00

Second premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 8 00

Third premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 4 00

Two years old and under three, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 8 00

Second premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 6 00

Third premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 3 00

One year old and under two, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 6 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 2 00

Calf under one year old, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio. 3 00

Third premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio 2 00

Four animals, either sex, the get of one sire, L. V. Axtell, Perry,

Ohio 8 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgeriy, Pataskala, Ohio GOO

Two animals, either sex, the produce of one cow, L. V. Axtell,

Perry, Ohio 8 00

108 BOAED OF AGEICULTTJRE.

Second premium, McCormick & Edgerly, Pataskala, Ohio 6 00

Third premium, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 3 00

Exhibitor's herd, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 15 00

Second premium, L. V. Axtell, PeiTy, Ohio 10 00

Breeder's herd. L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 15 00

Second premium, McCormick & Edgerly, Pataskala, Ohio 10 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull, any age, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 20 00

Best cow or heifer, any age, L. V. Axtell, Perry, Ohio 20 00

CLASS XXX— Dairy and Creamery Products.

(John W. Decker, Judge, Columbus, Ohio.)

For 30-pound tub creamery butter, Herbert Newby, Spiceland, Ind. $20 00

Second premium, John Enger, Oscola, Ind 15 00

Third premium, Perry L. Johnson, Prairie Creek, Ind 10 00

Fourth premium, Schlosser Bros., Plymouth, Ind 5 00

For 20-pound tub dairy butter, W. G. Bradford, Marion, Ind 12 OO

Second premium, Mrs. Jerome Dunlap, Lafayette, Ind 8 00

For five pounds dairy butter in one-poimd prints, Chas. Lamont,

Joppa", Ind 8 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. J. Shaw, Plainfield, Ind 6 00

Third premium, Alda M. Newsom, Valley Mills, Ind 4 00

Fourth premium, W. G. Bradford, Marion, Ind 2 00

For full cream icheese, not less than 30 pounds, A. E. Helmer,

Evans Mills, N. Y 20 00

Second premium. Triumph Dairy Co., Triumph, Ohio 15 00

Third premium, Boyd & Drisehol, Cambridge City, Ind 10 00

For cottage clieese, not less than one print, exhibited in. standard

jelly glasses, Mrs. "W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Jennie II. Droke, Gallaudet, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. Jerome Dunlap, Lafayette, Ind 1 00

For most fancy exhibit of print or ornamental butter work, Jennie

H. Droke, Gallaudet, Ind 10 00

For three Young American cheese, not less than two pounds each,

A. E. Helmer, Evans Mills, N. Y 15 00

Second premium, Boyd & Drischel, Cambridge City, Ind 10 00

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SHEEP.

CLASS XXXI-Sheep. Sliropsliire.
(H. N. Gibson, Judge, Delaware, Ontario.)

RAMS.

Two years old and over, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y $12 00

Second premium, .Tolin Milton, Marshall, Mich 8 00

Third premium, Geo. Allen, AUerton, III 6 00

Fourth premium, Folly Farm, Abington, Pa 5 00

Fifth premium, J. Y. Storm & Sons, Lebanon, Ind 3 00

One year old and under two, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 12 00

Second premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 8 00

Third premium, Morgan Farm, Beloit, Wis 6 00

Fourth premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 5 00

Fifth premium. Folly Farm, Abington, I'a 3 00

Lamb, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 12 00

Second premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 8 00

Third premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 6 00

Fourth premium, L. D. Rumsey, Lewiston, N. Y 5 00

Fifth premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 3 00

Best pen five rams, any age. Folly Farm. Abington, Pa 12 00

Second premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 8 00

Third premium, Morgan Farm, Beloit, Wis 6 00

Fourth premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, III 5 00

EWES.

r|i

Two years old or over, Morgan Farm, Beloit, Wis 12 00

Second premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton. Ill 8 00

Third premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 6 00

Fourth premium, L. D. Kumsey, Lewiston, N. Y 5 00

Fifth premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 '. 3 00

One year old and under two, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y. 12 00

Second premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 8 00

Third premium, L. D. Rumsey, Lewiston, N. Y 6 00

Foiu-th premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 5 00

Fifth premium, Morgan Farm, Beloit, Wis 3 00

Lamb, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 12 (X)

Second premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 8 00

Third premium, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 6 00

Fourth premium, L. D. Rumsey, Lewiston, N. Y 5 00

Fifth premium, Morgan Farm, Beloit, Wis 3 00

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FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's floclv, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 12 00

Second premium, G. Howard Davison, Millhrook, N. Y 8 (K)

Third premium, Morgan Farm, Beloit, Wis 6 00

Fonrtli premium, L. D. Rumsey, Lewiston, N. Y 5 00

breeder's flock, Geo. Allen, Allerton. Ill 12 <X)

Second premium, L. D. Rumsey, Lewiston, N. Y' 8 (H)

Third premium. Folly Farm, Abingtou, Pa (5 01)

Fourth premium, Chas. H. Hutchinson, White Pigeon, Mich 5 00

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram, any age, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook. N. Y 12 00

Champion ewe, any age, G. Howard Davison, Millbrook, N. Y 12 00

CLASS XXXII— Oxford Down.
(H. Noel Gibson, Judge, Delaware, Ontario.)

EAMS.

Two years old or over, Geo. McKerrow «S: Sons, Sussex, Wis .$10 (X)

Second premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington. Ill 6 OO

Third premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 4 (Mj

Fourth premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 3 00

One year old and under two, John Andregg & Son, Basil, Ohio. ... 10 00

Second premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 6 <M»

Third i:)remium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 4 (M)

Fourth premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich o 00

Lamb, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 10 <M)

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow <fe Sons, Sussex, Wis (X>

Third premium, Geo. McKerroAV & Sons. Sussex. Wis 4 (X)

Fourth premium. .John Andregg «fe Son, Basil, Ohio 3 00

EWES.

Tavo years old or over, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis. ..... 10 (K)

Second premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 G 00

Third premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 4 00

Fourth premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 3 00

One year old and under two, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis . 10 00

Second premium, John Milton, Marshall. Mich 6 00

Third premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 4 00

Fourth premium, John Andregg <fe Son, Basil, Ohio 3 00

Lamb, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 10 OO

Second premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 6 00

Third premium, John Andregg & Son Basil, Ohio 4 00

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FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's floolv. Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 10 00

Second premium, R. .J. Stone, Stonington, 111 6 00

Third premium, .John Andregg & Son, Basil, Ohio 4 00

Breeder's flock, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 10 00

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 6 00

Third premium, R. J. Stone, Stonington, 111 4 00

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram. any age, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis. ... 10 00

Champion ewe, any age, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis. ... 10 00

American Oxford Down Record Association Special Premiums.

(H. Noel (;i))Soii, .Tudge, Delaware, Ontario.)

Best yearling ram, Wilson Bros., Muncie. Ind 6 00

Best yearling ewe, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 6 00

Best pen of four lam1)s, either sex, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind. ... 6 00

CLASS XXXIII— Southdown.
(Uriah Privett, (ireensburg, and H. Noel Gibson, Delaware, Out., Judges.)

KAMS.

Two years old or over. iUn). McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis .$10 0()

Second premium, (Jeo. A. Drumniond. Beaconstield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 6 00

Third premium, C'ole Bros., Spring (ii'ove. 111 4 00

Fourth premium, Geo. A. Drumniond, Beaconstield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 3 00

One year old and under two, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconstield, Pt.

Claire, Canada 10 00

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, W^is 6 00

Third premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 4 00

Fourth premium. Geo. McKerroAv & Sons, Sussex, Wis 3 00

Lamb, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 10 00

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 6 00

Third premium, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconstield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 4 00

Fourth premium, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconstield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 3 00

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EWES.

Two years old or over, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconsfield, Pt.

Claire, Canada 10 00

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 6 00

Third premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 4 00

Fourth premium, Wilson Bros., Muucie, Ind 3 00

One year old and under two, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 10 00

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sous, Sussex, Wis 00

Third premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 4 00

Fourth premium, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconstield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 3 00

Lamb, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 10 00

Second premium, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconsfield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 6 00

Third premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 4 00

Fourth premium, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconsfield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 3 00

FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's flock, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconsfield, Pt. Claire,

Canada $10 00

Second premium, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 6 00

Third premium, Geo. McKeiTow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 4 00

Breeder's flock, Geo. A. Drummond, Beaconsfield, Pt. Claire,

Canada 10 00

Second premium, Geo. McKerrow & Sons, Sussex, Wis 6 00

Third premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 4 00

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram, any age, Geo. A. Druninioud, Beaconsfield, Pt.

Claire, Canada 10 <N1

Champion ewe, any age, Geo. Allen, Allerton, 111 10 (X)

CLASS XXXIV— Hampshire Down.
(Uriah Privett, Judge, Greensburg, Ind.)

RAMS.

Two years old or over, John Milton, Marshall, Mich $8 00

One year old and under two, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 5 00

Second premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 3 00

Third premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 2 00

Lamb, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 5 00

Second premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 3 00

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EWES.

Two years old or over, .John Milton, Marshall, Mich 8 00

Second premium. .John JNIilton, INIarshall. Mich 4 00

One year old and under two, .John Milton, Marshall, Mich 5 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 3 00

Third premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich ,3 00

Lamb, John Milton, Marshall, ]\Iich 5 00

Second premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 3 00

Third premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 2 00

FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's flock, .John Milton, Marshall, Mich 5 00

Second premium, John Milton, Marsiiall, Mich 3 00

Breeder's tiock, John Milton, Marshall, ]Mich 5 00

CHAMPIONS.

(L'hampion ram, any age, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 5 00

Champion ewe, any age, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 5 00

CLASS XXXV— Cotswold.
(H. Noel Gibson, Judge, Delaware, Outai-io.)

EAMS.

Two years old or over, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis ,$10 00

Second premium, John Milton, Marshall, Mich 6 00

Third premiuu), Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 4 00

Fourth premium, AVilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 3 00

One year old and under two, Geo. Hardhig & Son, Waukesha, Wis. 10 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 6 00

Third premium, Geo, Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 4 00

Fourth premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 3 00

Lamb, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 10 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 6 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waulvesha, Wis 4 00

Fourth premium, Wilsoni Bros., Muncie, Ind 3 00

EWES.

Two years old or over, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis.... 10 00

Second premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 6 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 4 00

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Fourth premium, Wilson Bros.. Muiicie, lud 8 00

One year old and under two, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha. Wis. 10 00

Second preniiuni, Wilson Bros., Muneie,.Ind 6 00

Third premium, (Jeo. Hardina: ^: Son. AVaukeslia. Wis 4 00

Fourth premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind ;} 00

Lamb CJeo. Harding »& Son, Waukesha, Wis 10 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 6 00

Third premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 4 00

Fourth premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 3 00

FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's Hock, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 10 00

Second premium, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 6 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 4 00

Breeder's fiock, Wilson Bros., Muncie, Ind 10 00

Second premium, AVilson Bros.. Muncie, Ind -. OCX)

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram. any age, Geo. Harding iVi Son, Waukesha, Wis... 10 00

Champion ewe, any age, Geo. Harding A: Son, Waukesha, Wis... 10 00

AMERICAN COTSWOLU RECORD ASSOCIATION.

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

(H. Noel Gibson, .Tudge, Delaware. Ontario.)

Best pen of four lambs, either sex, the get of one ram, Wilson

Bros., Muncie, Ind 10 00

CLASS XXXVI Dorsets.
(II. Noel (Jibson, .Tudg(\ Delawai'e. Ontario.)

KAMS.

Two .years old or over, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. .1 .$8 00

One year old and under two, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuch.y, N. J 5 00

Second premium, R. Stu.vvesant, Allanuichy, N. J 3 00

Land), R. Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. .1 5 00

Second premium, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. J 3 00

Third premium, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. J 2 00

EWES.

Two years old or over, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. J 8 00

Second premium, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. .1 4 00

Third premium, R, Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, N. .1 2 00

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One year old and nnder two. R. Stnyvesant, Allamuehy N. J 5 00

Second premium, R. Stuyvosant, Allamuehy. N. J 3 00

Third premium, R. Stuyvesant. Allamuehy. N. J 2 00

Lamb. R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. J 5 00

Second premium. R. Stuyvcs:int. Allamuehy, N. .T 3 00

Third premium, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. J 2 00

FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's flock. R. Stuyvesant. Allamuehy, N. J 5 00

Second premium. R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. J 3 00

Third premium, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. J 2 00

Breeder's Flock, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. ,T 5 00

Second premium.

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram, any a{;e, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. J 5 0f>

Champion ewe, any age, R. Stuyvesant, Allamuehy, N. J 5 00

CLASS XXXVII— Rambouillet.

(U. C. Brouse, Kendallville. Tnd.. and 11. N. Gibson, Delaware,' Out.,

Judges.)

KAMS.

Two years old or over. Geo. Ilardini;- & Son, Waukesha, AVis $8 00

Second premium, Shaw it Bader, Marits, Ohio 4 00

Third premium, Shaw ic Bader, Marits, Ohio 2 00

One year old and under two. Geo. Harding &. Son, Waukesha, Wis. 5 00

Second premium. Shaw iVc Bad(M'. Marits. Ohio 3 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding iK: Son, Waukesha, Wis 2 00

Lamb, Shaw & Bader, Marits, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, AVaukesha. Wis 3 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, AVis 2 00

EWES.

Two years old or over, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 8 00

Second premium. Sliaw & Bader, Marits. Ohio 4 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, AA^aukesha, AVis 2 00

One year old and under two, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis. 5 00

Second premium, Shaw & Bader, Marits, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, Shaw & Bader, Marits, Ohio 2 00

Lamb, Shaw & Bader, Marits, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, Shaw «& Bader, Marits, Ohio 3 00

Third pi'emium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 2 00

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FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's flock, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 5 00

Second premium, Shaw & Bader, Marits, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis 2 00

Breeder's flock, Shaw & Bador, Marits Oliio 5 00

Second premium, Geo. Harding & Son, AVaukesha, Wis 3 00

Third premium, Geo. Harding &, Son, Wauliesha, Wis 2 00

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ewe, any age, Geo. Harding & Sou, Waukesha, Wis. ... 5 00

CLASS XXXVIII— Delaine and American Merinos.
(U. C. Brouse, Judge, Kendallville, Ind.)

EAMS.

Two years old or over, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield, Ohio. . .$8 {)0

Second premium, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield, Ohio 5 00

Third premium, Uriah Cook & Sou. West Mansfield, Ohio 3 00

One year old and under two, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield,

Ohio 8 00

Ram lamb, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield, Ohio 5 00

EWES.

Two years old or over, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield. Ohio. . 8 00

Second premium, TTriah Cook & Son, West INIansfield, Ohio 5 tJO

One year old and under two, Uriah Cook «fc Son, West Mansfield,

Ohio ' S 00

Second premium, Uriah Cook & Son, AVest Mansfield, Ohio 5 00

T.amb, Uriah Cook & Son, AA^est Mansfield, Ohio 8 00

Second premium, Uriah Cook A: Son. AA'^est Mansfield, Ohio 5 00

Third premium, Uriah Cook & Son, AA'est Mansfield, Ohio 3 00

FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's flock, Uriah Cook & Son, AVost Mansfield. Ohio 5 00

Second premium, Uriah Cook & Son, AA^est Mansfield. Ohio 3 00

Breeder's flock, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield, Ohio 3 00

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram, any age, Uriah Cook & Son, AA'est Mansfield, Ohio. 8 00

Champion ewe, any age, Uriah Cook & Son, West Mansfield, Ohio. 8 00

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CLASS XXXIX-Cheviot.
(U. C. Brouse, Judge, Kendallville, Ind.)

KAMS.

Two years old or over, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind $8 00

One year old and under two 5 00

Second premium, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 3 00

Lamb, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 5 00

Second premium, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 3 00

EWES.

Two years old or over, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 8 00

Second premium, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 4 00

One year old and under two, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 5 00

Second premium, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 3 00

Lamb, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 5 00

Second premium, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 3 00

FLOCKS.

Exhibitor's flock, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 5 00

Breeder's flock, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind ., 5 00

CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram, any ago, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 5 00

Champion ewe, any age, F. B. Hartman, Fincastle, Ind 5 00

CLASS XXXIXV2— Lincoln.
(H. Noel Gibson, Judge, Delaware, Ontario.)

RAMS.

One year old and under two. Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Wau-
kesha, Wis $5 00

Lamb, Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Waukesha, Wis 5 00

EWES.

Two years old or over. Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Waukesha,

Wis 8 00

One year old and under two. Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Wauke-
sha, Wis 5 00

Second premium. Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Waukesha, Wis. ... 3 00

Lamb, Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Waukesha, Wis 5 00

Second premium, Dr. Roberts Stock Food Co., Waukesha, Wis. ... 3 00

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CHAMPIONS.

Champion ram, any age, Dr. Roberts Stock Food ( -o., Waukesha,

Wis 5 00

Champion ewe, any aye, Dr. Kolieits Stock Food Co., AVaukesha,

Wis , 5 00

SWINE.

CLASS XL— Berkshire.
(John F. Stover, Judge, Crawfordsville, Ind.)

BOARS.

Two years okl or over, W. F. Lillard, Lawrencelturg, Ky .$12 00

Second premium, Wm. M. Gray, Crawfordsville, Ind 8 00

Third premium, Etzler «& Moses, Convoy, Ohio 4 00

One year old and under two. -Tas. Riley & Son, Thorntown, Ind. .. 10 00

Second premium. Etzler & jNIoses, Convoy, Ohio 7 00

Third premium, W. II. McQuoston, Whiteland, Ind 3 0(?

Six months old and under twelve, J. F. Elliott, Vineennes, Ind. ... 8 00

Second premium, Jas. Riley it Son, Thorntown, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Geo. W. Jessup, Roekville, Ind 2 00

Under six months, I. N. Barker & Son, Thorntown, Ind 8 00

Second premium, W. F. Lillard, I^awreneeburg, Ky 5 00

Tliird ]U'eminm. I. N. Barker it Son. Tliorntowii, Ind 2 00

sows.

Two years old or over, Etzler it .Aloses, Convoy, Ohio 12 00

Second premium, Etzler it Moses, Convoy, Ohio 8 00

One year old and under two. Etzlei- it Moses, Convoy, Ohio 10 00

Second pi-cmium, Wm. M. Gray, ("rawfordsville, Ind 7 00

Third premium, AVm. M..(}ray, Crawfordsville, Ind 3 00

Six months old and under tw(>lve, W. F. liillard, Lawrencel)urg,

, Ky 8 00

Third pi-cniinm, (Jeo. W. Jessup, Roekville. Ind 2 00

Under si-\ months, Jas. Riley it Son, Tliorntown, Ind 8 00

Second premium, I. N. Barker it Son, Thorntown, Ind 5 00

Third premium, A. W. I'orter & Co., Bridgeport, Ind 2 00

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HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year, Etzler & Moses, Convoy, Ohio. 20 00

Second premium, Wm. M. Gray, Crawfordsville, Ind 10 00

Boar and three sows under one year, .Jas. Riley & Son, Thorn-
town, Ind 15 00

Second premium, I. N. Barlver & Son, Thorntown, iQd 10 00

Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or produce of one

sow, Jas. Riley & Son, Thorntown, Ind 12 00

Second premium, I. N. Barker & Son, Thorntown, Ind 8 00

Pair pigs under six months old, I. N. Barker & Son, Thorntown,

Ind 12 00

Second premium, W. F. Lillard, Lawrenceburg, Ky 8 00

Pair pigs under one year old, I. N. Barker & Son, Thorntown, Ind. 12 00

Second premium, W. F. Lillard, Lawrenceburg, Ky 8 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Boar, any age, W. F. Lillard, Lawrenceburg, Ky 20 00

Sow, any age, Wm. M. Gray, Crawfordsville, Ind 20 00

CLASS XLI— Poland China.
(Lloyd Mugg, Judge, Kokomo, Ind.)

BOARS.

Two years old or over, Wm. Worl, Hagerstown, Ind $12 00

Second premium, J. AV. Williams & Son, Briant. Ind 8 00

Third premium, K. E. Midkiff & Sou, Shelby ville, Ind 4 00^

One year old and under two, Harcourt »& .lohnson, New Augusta,

Ind 10 00

Second premium, Lock tfc Wellington, Itoniington, Ind 7 00

Pnmphrey Bros., Burney, Ind 3 OO

Six months old and inider twelve, A. S. Gilmour & Son, Greens-
burg, Ind 8 00

Second i)remium, Arbuckle tV: Sidener, Hope, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Adam F. INIny iV- Son, Thorntown, Ind 2 00

Under six months, Harcourt iV Johnson. New Augusta, Ind 8 00

Second premium, Lock & Wellington, Remington, Ind 5 00

Third i)remium. Mavis Bros., Kdgci'ton, Ohio 2 00

SOWS.

Two years old or over, K. E. Midkiff & Son, Shelby ville, Ind 12 00

Second premium. Mavis Bros., Edgerton, Ohio 8 00

Third premium, Lindley & Butler, Russiaville, Ind 4 00

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One year old and under two. Mavis Bros., Edgerton, Ohio 10 00

Second premium, W. A. Smiley & Son, Judson, Ind 7 00

Third premium, John G. Allen, Millersville, Ind 3 00

Six months old and under twelve, J. W. Gartiii & Sons, Burney,

Ind 8 00

Second premium, AV. A. Smiley & Son, Judson, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Arbuckle & Sidencr, Hope, Ind 2 00

Under six months. Lock, AVolliiigton iV. Smith, Remington, Ind 8 00

Second premium. Lock, Wellington A: Smith, Remington, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Pumphery Bros., Burney, Ind 2 00

HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year, Mavis Bros., Edgerton, Ohio. . 20 00

Second premium, W. A. Smiley & Son, Judson, Ind 10 00

Boar and three sows under one year, A. S. Gilmour & Son, Greens-
burg, Ind 1.5 00

Second premium, Arbuckle & Sidener, Hope, Ind 10 00

Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or produce of one

sow, A. S. Gilmour & Son, Greensburg, Ind 12 00

Second premium, W. A. Smiley & Son, Judson, Ind 8 00

Five pigs under six months old. Mavis Bros., Edgerton, Ohio 12 00

Second premium, Harcourt & Johnson, New Augusta, Ind 8 00

Pair pigs under one year old. Lock, Wellington & Smith, Reming-
ton, Ind 12 00

Second premium, Harcourt «fc Johnson, New Augusta, Ind 8 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Boar, any age, Harcourt & Johnson. New Augusta, Ind 20 00

Sow, any age. Mavis Bros., Edgerton, Ohio 20 00

CLASS XLII— Chester White and Cheshire.
(Lloyd Mugg, Kokomo, and John F. Stover, CraAvfordsville, Judges.)

BOARS.

Two years old or over, Dorsey Bros., Perry, HI $12 00

Second pi-emium, J. Gibson &, Son, Muncie, Ind 8 00

One year old and under two, Russell Bros.. Zionsville, Ind........ 10 00

Second premium, Dorsey Bros., Perry, HI 7 00

Third premium, H. P. & E. P. Wood, Franklin, Ind 3 00

Six months old and under twelve, Dorsey Bros., Perry, III 8 00

Second premium, Dorsey Bros., I'erry, 111 5 00

Third premium, J. Giltson & Son, Muncie, Ind 2 00

Under six months, Ilinshaw P>ros., Zionsville, Ind • 8 00

Second premium, W. W. Milner & Son, Thorntown, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Hiushaw Bros., Zionsville, Ind 2 00

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SOWS.

Two years old or over, H. P. & E. P. Wood, Franklin, Ind 12 00

Second premium, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 8 00

Third premium, H. P. & E. P. AVood, Franldin, Ind 4 00

One year old and under two. Dorsey Bros., Perry, III 10 00

Second premium, Warren W. Trout, Greenwood, Ind 7 00

Third premium, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 3 00

Six months old and under twelve, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 8 00

Second premium, Hinshaw Bros., Ziousville, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 2 00

Under six months, J. Gibson & Son, Muncie, Ind 8 00

Second premium, Russell Bros., Ziousville, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Hinshaw Bros., Zionsville, Ind. .-. 2 00

HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 20 00

Second premium, H. P. & E. P. Wood, Franlilin, Ind 10 00

Boar and three sows under one year, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 15 00

Second premium, Hinshaw Bros., Zionsville, Ind 10 00

Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or produce of one

sow, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 12 00

Second premium, H. M. Smith, Hall, Ind 8 00

Five pigs under six months old, H. M. Smith, Hall, Ind 12 00

Second premium, HinshaAV Bros., Zionsville, Ind 8 00

Pair pigs under one year old, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 12 00

Second premium, Hinshaw Bros., Zionsville, Ind 8 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Boar any age, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 20 00

Sow, any age, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 20 00

Standard Chester White Record Association Special.

One boar and two sows over one year and two soavs under one

year, Dorsey Bros., Perry, 111 10 00

CLASS XLIII— Duroc-Jersey, Tamworth and Thin Rind.
(D. W. Brown, Judge, Union City, Ind.)

BOARS.

Two years old or over, .T. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind $12 00

Second premium, J. B. Hilligoss & Son, Anderson, Ind 8 00

One year old and under two, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio 10 00

Second premium, G. C. Richwine & Co., Noblesville, Ind 7 00

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Third premium, J. B. Hilligoss & Sou, Anderson, lud 3 00

Six months old and under twelve, Iva Jaelvsou, West Milton, Ohio. 8 00

Second premium, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio 5 00

Third premium, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Under six months, Marion Stultz, Carmel, Ind 8 00

Second premium, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Oliio 5 00

Third premium, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind 2 00

sows.

Tvi^o years old or over, J. B. Hilligoss «& Son, Anderson, Ind 12 00

Second premium, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind 8 00

Third premium, J. B. Hilligoss & Son, Anderson, Ind 4 00

One year old and under tAvo, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind 10 00

Second premium, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind 7 00

Third premium, J. B. Hilligoss »S:. Son, Anderson, Ind 3 00

Six months old and under twelve, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio. 8 00

Second premium, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio 5 00

Third premium, Iva Jackson, West INIilton, Ohio 2 00

Under six months, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Oliio 8 00

Second premium, J. B. .lones, Franklin, Ind 5 00

Third premium, Marion Stultz, Carmel, Ind 2 00

HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind. ... 20 00

Second premium. J. P.. Hilligoss i^ Son, Anderson, Ind 10 00

Boar and tln-ee sows under one year, Iva Jackson, West Milton,

Ohio 15 00

Second premium. G. C. Kichwine & Co., Nohlesville, Ind 10 00

Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or the produce of one

sow, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio 12 00

Second premium, J. B. Hilligoss & Son, An(h'rson, Ind 8 00

Five pigs under six months, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio 12 00

Second premium, Marion Stultz, Carmel, Ind 8 00

Pair pigs under one year old, Iva Jackson, AVest Milton, Ohio.... 12 00

Second premium, Marion Stultz, Carmel, Ind 8 00

SWEEPSTAKES.

Boar, any age, J. B. Jones, Franklin, Ind 20 00

Sow, any age, Iva Jackson, West Milton, Ohio 20 00

CLASS XLIV— Duroc-Jersey Special.

(D. W. Brown, Judge, Union City, Ind.)

Best Duroc-Jersey ))oar and sow under six montlis, bred and owned

by exhibitor, Marion Stultz, Carmel, Ind. .' 25 00

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Best herd of Duroc-Jersoys, consisting of one boar and fonr sows,
under six montlis, bred aTfd owned by exliiliitor, Marion Stnltz,
Carmel, Ind 25 00

National Dnroe-Jersey Record Association Special.

(D. W. Brown, .Indge, Union City, Ind.)

Best young- Duroc-Jersey breeding lierd, Iva Jaclvson, West Milton,

Oliio 20 00

Best Duroc-Jersey boar, J. B. Jones, Franlvlin, Ind 10 00

Best Duroc-Jersey sow, Iva Jaclisou, West Milton, Ohio 10 00

CLASS XLV— Essex.
(Lloyd Mugg, Judge, Kokomo, Ind.) t

BOAKS.

Two years old or over, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind .'^5 00

One year old and under two, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind . 4 00
Six months old and under twelve, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester,

Ind 3 00

Under six months, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 OO

Second premium. A. C. Gi'eeu & Sons, AVinchester, Ind 2 00

sows.

Two years old or over, A. C. Green tV: Sons, Winchester, Ind 5 00

One year old and under two, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind. 4 00
Six months old and uiuhn- twelve, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester,

Ind 3 00

Under six months, A. C. Green <& Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 2 00

HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year old, A. C. Green, & Sons, Win-
chester, Ind 5 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 00

Boar and three sows under one year, A. C. Green & Sons, Winches-
ter, Ind 5 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 00

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Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or produce of one

sow, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 2 00

Five pigs under six months old, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester,

Ind 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Greeu & Sons, AVinchester, Ind 2 00

Pair pigs under one year old, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind. 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind. 2 00

CLASS XLVI-Suftollv.
(Lloyd Mugg, Judge, Kokomo, Ind.)

BOAKS.

Two years old or over, A. C. Green & Sous, Winchester, Ind $5 00

One year old and under two, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind. 4 00
Six months old and under twelve, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester,

Ind 3 00

Under six months, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchestei-, Ind 2 00

sows.

Two years old or over, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 5 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sous, Winchester, Ind 3 00

One year old and under two, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind. 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 2 00

Six months old and under twelve, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester,

Ind 3 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, AVinchester, Ind 2 00

Under six months, A. C. Greeu & Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 00

Second premium. A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 2 00

HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year, A. C. Green & Sons, Win-
chester, Ind ^ 5 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, AVinchester, Ind 3 00

Boar and three sows under one year, A. C. Green & Sons, Winches-
ter, Ind 5 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 3 00

Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or produce of one

sow, A. C. Green & Sons, AAHnchester, Ind 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 2 00

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Five pigs under six monttis, A. C. Green & Sons, Wincliester, Ind. 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sous, Winchester, Ind 2 00

Pair pigs under one year old, A. C. Green & Sons, Wincliester, Ind. 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 4 00

Second premium, A. C. Green & Sons, Winchester, Ind 2 00

CLASS XLVII— Victoria, Large Yorkshire and Small Yorkshire.
(D. W. Brown, Judge, Union City, Ind.)

BOAKS.

Two years old or over, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind $5 00

One year old and under two, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 2 00

Six months old and under twelve, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer Ind 2 00

Under six months old, W. B. Rockhill, Etna Green, Ind 3 00

sows.

Two years old or over, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 3 00

One year old and under two, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 2 00

Six months old and under twelve, W. E. Rockhill, Etna Green,

Ind 3 00

Under six months old, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 2 00

HERDS.

Boar and three sows over one year, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer Ind 3 00

Boar and three sows under one year, Davis Bros, Dyer, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer Ind 3 00

Five pigs under one year, the get of one boar or produce of one

sow, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 2 00

Five pigs under six months old, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Davis Bros., Dyer, lud 2 00

Pair pigs under one year old, Davis Bros., Dyer, Ind 4 00

Second premium, W. E. Rockhill, Etna Green, Ind 2 00

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POULTRY.

CLASS XLVIII— Moditt'iianean.

(T. E. Orr. Beaver, I'n.. and Then. Hewes. Indianajiolis, Tud., Judges.)

Black Minorca cock, C. E. & W. Siuitli, Asbley, Ohio $3 00

Second preniinni, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Tliird preniinni, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Black Minorca hen, J. ^ C. Brack. Pleasanton. Ohio 3 (W

Second iireiniuin, W. O. Swain, Arlington, Ind 2 00

Third preniiuni, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Black Minorca cockerel, C. E. & AV. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second preniinni, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, J. & C. Bruck, Pleasanton, Ohio 1 00

Black Minorca pullet, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third preniinni, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Black Minorca pen. C. E. & W. Smith, Asliley, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, J. & C. Bruck, Pleasanton. Ohio 3 00

Third premium, W. O. Swain. Arlington, Ind 2 00

White JNIinorca cock, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

White Minorca hen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second pi-emium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley i\: Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

White Minorca cockerel, C. E. & AV. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Cliarleston, 111 50

Third premium, T. N. Smiley ^: Son, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

White Minorca pullet, C. E. & \Y. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, C. E. & AV. Smith, Ashlej-, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

AVhite INIinorca pen, C. E. & AV. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 W

Third premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Blue Andalnsian cock, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Second premium, AA^. II. McQueston, AA'^hifcland, Ind 50

Tliird premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston. Ill Ribbon

Blue Andalnsian hen, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Second prt'iiiinm. Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50

Third premium. W. H. INIcQueston. AA'hileland. Ind Ribbon

Blue Andalusian pullet, Bertie Doty, Charleston, III 50

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

Blue Andalusian pen, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

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Black Spanish cock, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligau, Intl 50

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

Black Spanish hen, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. A. Horning 2 00

Third premium, J. A. Horning 1 00

Black Spanish cockerel, J. A. Horning 2 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligau, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Black Spanish pullet, J. A. Horning 2 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley «fc Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley & Sun, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Black Spanish pen, J. A. Horning 3 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

POLISH.

White-crested black cock, W. H. McQueston, Whiteland, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50

Tliird premium, .1.^ J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Wliite-crested black hen, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind.. 2 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Slielby ville, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

"White-crested black cockerel, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Second premium, C. A. Johnson, Greenfield, Ind 1 00

Third premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind Ribbon

White-crested black pullet, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 2 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

White-crested black pen, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 1 OO

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides. Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Silver-bearded hen, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50*

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbori

.Silver-bearded cockerel, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50

HAMBURG.

Silver-spangled cock, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan. Ind Ribbon

Silver-spangled hen, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Cliarleston, 111 2 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Silver-spangled cockerel, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 2 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

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Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Iiicl Ribbon

Silver-spangled pullet, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 2 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., liadoga, Ind 1 00

Third premium, H. H. Swaim, South Bend, lad Ribbon

Silver-spangled pen. Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 5 00

Second premium, H. H. Swaim, South Bend, Ind 3 00

Third premium, P. M. Meloy, Shelley ville, Ind 2 00

HOUDANS.

Houdan cock, J. J. Van Winkle, Mechanicsburg, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Robert L. Higert, Greencastle, Ind 1 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio Ribbon

Houdan hen, Bertie Dody, Charleston, 111 3 00

Second premium, Robert L. Higert, Greencastle, Ind 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Houdan cockerel, Robert L. Higert, Greencastle, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 2 00

Third premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

Houdan pullet, Robert L. Higert, Greencastle, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 2 00

Third premium, J. J. Van Winkle, Mechanicsburg, Ind 1 00

Houdan pen, Robert L. Higert, Greencastle, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 3 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

DOKKINGS.

Silver gray cock, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind Ribbon

Silver gray hen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Silver gray cockerel, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio Ribbon

Silver gray pullet, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Silver gray pen, C. E. &. W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Asldey, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

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ASIATICS.

Buff Cochin cock, J. J. Van Winkle, Meclianicsburg, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnside. Milligan, Ind 2 00

Tliird premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

Buff Cochin hen, C. A. Johnson, Greenfield, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. .J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

Buff Cochin cockerel. John E. Walker, Martinsville. Ind 3 00

Second premium, John E. Walker, Martinsville. Ind 2 00

Third premium, John E. Walker, Martinsville, Ind 1 00

Buff Cochin pullet, John E. Walker, Martinsville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. A. Johnson, Greenfield, Ind 2 00

Third premium, John E. Walker, Martinsville Ind 1 00

Buff Cochin pen, John B. Walker, Martinsville, Ind 5 00

Second premium, John E. Walker, Martinsville, Ind 3 00

Third premium, C. A. Johnson, Greenfield, Ind 2 00

Partridge Cochin cock, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Partridge Cochin hen, C. E. c^ W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, lad 1 00

Partridge Cochin cockerel, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley »& Son, ^Milligan, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley «& Son, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Partridge Cochin pullet, C. E. & W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga. Ind 1 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio Ribbon

Partridge Cochin pen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio Ribbon

White Cochin cock, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

Third premium, W. O. Swaim, Arlington, Ind Ribbon

White Cochin hen, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga. Ind 3 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

White Cochin cockerel, Bertie Doty, Chai-leston, 111 1 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 50

Third premium. Warbritton Bros.. Ladoga, Ind Ribbon

White Cochin pullet, Bertie Doty. Charleston, III 2 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

White Cochin pen, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 5 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 3 00

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BOARD or AGEICULTURE.

Tlrird premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan. lud 2 00

Black Cochin cock, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Black Cochin hen, Louis Seidensticker & Son, Brightwood, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Black Cochin cockerel, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Black Cochin pullet, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son. Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, M.i-s. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Black Cochin pen, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, Louis Seidensticker & Son, Brightwood, Ind 3 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind. . .*. 2 00

Black Langshan cock, J. J. Van Winkle, Mechanicsburg, Ind 2 00

Second premium, R. L. Moore, Kokomo, Ind 1 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Sou, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Black Langshan hen, T. N. Smiley & Son. Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind ". 1 00

Black Langshan cockerel, Lindley & Butler, Russiaville, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Lindley & Butler, Russiaville, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Thos. A. Baughn, Loree, Ind Ribbon

Black Langshan pullet, Lindley & Butler, Russiaville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Thos. A. Baughn. Loree, Ind 1 00

Black Langshan pen, T. N. Smiley & Son. Milligan, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Lindley & Butler, Russiaville, Ind 3 00

Third premium, Thos. A. Baughn, Loree, Ind 2 00

White Langshan cock, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

White Langshan hen, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

White Langshan cockerel, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

White Langshan pullet, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 OO

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind Ribbon

White Langshan pen, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 5 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 2 00

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MEDITERRANEAN.

Single-comb Br. Leghorn cock, Louis Seidensticlier & Son, Bright-
wood, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 1 00

Single-comb Br. Leghorn hen, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind

Single-comb Br. Leghorn cockerel, Chas. B. Adair, Columbus, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind 1 00

Single-comb Brown Leghorn pullet, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind ... 3 00

Second premium, Chas. E. Adair, Columbus, Ohio ■. . 2 00

Third premium, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind 1 00

Single-comb Brown Leghorn pen, Chas. E. Adair, Columbus, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind 3 00

Third premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Rose-comb Brown Leghorn cock, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind. 2 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Rose-comb Brown Leghorn hen, C. E. & AV. Smith, Ashley, Ohio. . 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

Rose-comb Brown Leghorn cockerel, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley,

Ohio 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Rose-comb Brown Leghorn pullet, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 OO

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Rose-comb Brown Leghorn pen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio. . 5 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Single-comb White Leghorn cock, J. H. Delfendahl, Foster, Ohio. .

Second premium, B. F. Hill, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, J. J. Van Winkle, Mechanicsburg, Ind 1 00

Single-comb White Leghorn hen, B. F. Hill, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Louis Seidensticker & Son, Brightwood, Ind 1 00

Single-comb White Leghorn cockerel, J. J. Van Winkle, Mechanics-
burg, Ind 3 00

Second premium, B. F. Hill, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, B. F. Hill, Indianapolis 1 00

Single-comb White Leghorn pullet, Chas. K Adair, Columbus, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, Chas. E. Adair, Columbus, Ohio 2 00

132 BOAKD OF AGKICULTUEE.

Third premium, J. J. Van Winkle, Meehaniesbiu'.y- 1 00

Single-comb White Leghorn pen, B. F. Hill, Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, J. J. Van Winkle, Mechanicshui-g, Ind 3 00

Third premium, B. F. Hill, Indianapolis 2 00

Rose-comb White Leghorn cock, W. O. Swaim, Arlington, Ind 2 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Thii'd premium, W. O. Swaim, Arlington, Ind Kil)ljon

Rose-comb White Leghorn cock, W. O. Swaim, Arlington. Ind.... 2 OO

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, W. O. Swaim, Arlington, Ind Ribbon

Rose-comb White Leghorn hen, W. O. Swaim, Arlington. Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, W. O. Swaim, Arlington, Ind 1 00

Rose-comb White Leghorn cockerel, Bertie Doty, Charleston. 111. . 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son. Milligan. Ind 1 00

Rose-comb White Leghorn pullet, C. E. cV W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio Ribbon

Rose-comb White Leghorn pen, C. E'. &W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio.. 5 00

Second premium, W. O. Swaim, Arlington, Ind 3 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Single-comb Buff Leghorn cock, Chas. E. Bernhardt, Irvington, Ind. 2 00

Second premium, Sorosis Poultry Farm, Salem. Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

Single-comb Buff Leghorn hen, Louis Seidensticker iV Son, liright-

wood, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Louis Seidensticker ^Vc Son, Brightwood. Ind.... 2 00

Third premium, J. F. Essex, Indianapolis 1 00

Single-comb Buff Leghorn cockerel, Louis Seidensticker ^: Son,

Brightwood, Ind 3 00

Second premium, A. L. Barnes, Southport, Ind 2 OO

Third premium, C. E. c*i W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Single-comb Buff Leghorn pullet, J. F. Essex. Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Sorosis Poultry Farm, Salem. Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Chas. E. Bernhardt, Irvington, Ind 1 00

Single-comb Buff Leghorn pen. Chas. E. Bernhai'dt. Irvington. Ind. a 00

Second premium, Bertie, Doty, Charleston, 111 3 00

Third premium, J. F. Essex, Indianapolis 1 00

AMERICAN.

Barred Plymouth Rock cock, Thos. Taggart, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel. Ind 2 00

Third premium. T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

Barred Plymouth Rock hen, Thos. Taggart, Jr., Indianapolis 3 00

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Second premium, Ed B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel, T'hos. Taggart, Jr., Indianapolis. . 3 00

Second premium, Ed B. Murphy, Carmol, Ind 2 00

Third premium. Thos. Taggart, Jr., Indianapolis 1 00

Barred Plymouth Rock pullet, J. A. Horning 3 00

Second premium, J. A. Horning. 2 00

Third premium. Queen, Horn & Wells, DuQuoin, 111 1 00

Barred Plymouth Rock pen, Thos. Taggart, Jr., Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, E'd B. Murphy, Carmel, Ind 3 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

White Plymouth Rock cock, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 3 00

Second premium, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 2 00

Third premium, U. R. Fishel. Hope, Ind 1 00

White Plymouth Rock hen, IT. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Chas. E. Adair. Columbus, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, IT. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 1 00

White Plymouth Rock cockerel, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. R. Mathias, Boggstown, Ind 2 00

Third premium. U. R. Fishel. Hope. Ind 1 00

White Plymouth Rock pullet, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 3 00

Second premium. U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 2 00

Third premium. J. R. Mathias, Boggstown. Ind 1 00

White Plymouth Rock pen, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 5 00

Second premium , U. R. Fishel. Hope. Ind 3 00

Third premium, U. R. Fishel. Hope, Ind 2 00

Buff Plymouth Rock cock, A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 3 00

Second premium, John F. Crowe. Malott Park, Ind 2 00

Third premium, A. Jj. Weckler. Bunker Hill, Ind 1 00

Buff Plymouth Rock hen. A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 3 00

Second premium. Rudolph Poultry Yards, Rudolph. Ohio 2 00

Third premium. John F. Crowe. Malott Park, Ind 1 00

Buff Plymouth Rock cockerel, Huddleston Poultry Farm, Ander-
son, Ind 3 00

Second premium. A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 2 00

Third premium. A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 1 00

Buff Plymouth Rock pullet, Rudolph Poultry Yards, Rudolph, Ohio 3 00

Second premium. A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 2 00

Third premium. A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill. Ind 1 00

Buff Plymouth Rock pen, A. L. Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 5 00

Second premium. John F. Crowe. Mallot Park. Ind 3 00

Third premium. A. L. "Weckler, Bunker Hill, Ind 2 00

Silver Wyandotte cock, F. M. Meloy. Shelby ville, Ind 3 OO

Second premium. F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 2 00

Third premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 1 00

134 BOARD OF AGRICULTUKE.

Silver Wyandotte hen, J. J. Van Winkle, Meclianicsburg, Intl 3 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 2 00

Third premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

Silver Wyandotte cockerel, F. M. Meloy, Shclliyville, Ind 1 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 50

Third premium, Beaver Hill Farm, Heaver, Pa Ribbon

Silver Wyandotte pullet, F. M. Meloy, Shelljy ville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 2 00

Third premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

Silver Wyandotte pen, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 5 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 3 00

Third premium, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 2 00

Golden Wyandotte cock, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, B. F. Whaley, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

Golden Wyandotte hen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, J. A. Horning 1 00

Golden Wyandotte cockerel, C. E. ^ W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 50

Third premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind Ribbon

Golden Wyandotte pullet, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Golden Wyandotte pen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, J. J. Burnsides, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Third premium, B. F. Whaley, Shelbyville, Ind 2 00

White Wyandotte cock, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Norton Poultry Farm, Antioch, 111 2 00

Third premium, Norton Poultry Farm, Antioch, 111 1 00

White Wyandotte hen, Norton Poultry Farm, Antioch, 111 3 00

Second premium, D. C. Harold, Ehvood, Ind 2 00

Third premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

White Wyandotte cockerel, Norton Poultry Farm, Antioch, 111 3 20

Second premium, W. D. Simmons, DeSoto, Ind 2 00

Third premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

White Wyandotte pullet, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, D. C. Harold, Ehvood, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Norton Poultry Farm, Antioch, 111 1 00

White Wyandotte pen, D. C. Harold, Ehvood, Ind 5 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Third premium, Norton Poultry Farm, Antioch, 111 2 00

Buff Wyandotte cock, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 2 00

Second premium, D. C. Harold, P^hvood, Ind. 1 00

Third premium, S'. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind Ribbon

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Buff Wyandotte hen, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 3 00

.Second premium, ,S. B. Lane. Spiceland, Ind 2 00

Third premium, John F. Crowe, Malott Parli, Ind Ribl)on

Buff Wyandotte coclverel, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 2 00

Soeond premium, S. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind 1 00

Third premium, S. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind Ribbon

Buff Wyandotte pullet, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 3 00

Second premium, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 2 (W

Third premium, I). C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 1 00

Buff Wyandotte pen, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 5 00

Second premium, S. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind 3 00

Third premium, D. C. Harold, Elwood, Ind 2 00

Partridge Wyandotte cock. Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 50

Partridge Wyandotte hen, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver Pa 50

Second premium, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa Ribbon

Partridge Wyandotte cockerel, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 50

Partridge Wyandotte pullet, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 50

Partridge Wyandotte pen, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa Ribbon

Buff Orpington Cock, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 50

Second premium, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind Ribbon

Buff Orplington hen, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 50

Third premium, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind Ril>ljon

Buff Orpington cockerel, Beaver Hill Farm, Beaver, Pa 1 00

Second premium, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind 50

Third premium, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind Ril)l)on

Buff Orpington Pullet, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind 1 00

Second premium, C. S. Byers. Hazelrigg. Ind 50

Third premium. C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg. Ind Ribbon

Buff" Orpington pen, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind 1 fK)

Second premium, C. S. Byers, Hazelrigg, Ind Ribbon

Light Brahma cock, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 1 00

Light Brahma hen. Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 3 00

Second premium. Franlc P. .Johnson, Howland. Ind 2 00

Third premiuna, I. N. P.arker & Son, Thorntown, Ind 1 00

Light Brahma cockerel, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 2 00

Third premium. I. N. Barker & Son. Thorntown, Ind 1 00

Light Brahma pullet, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 3 00

Second premium, I. N. Barker & Son, Thorntown, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 1 00

Light Brahma pen. Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Frank P. Johnson, Howland, Ind 3 00

136 BOARD OF AGRICUI.TUKK.

Third premium, I. N. Barker & Son, Thorntown, lud 2 00

Darlv Brahma cocli, T. N. Smiley & Son, Millij;an, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 2 (XJ

Third premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 OO

Dark Brahma hen, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Light Brahma cockerel, C. B. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, B. F. Duncan, Greenfield, Ind 1 00

Light Brahma pullet, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium. C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 OO

Light Brahma pen, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 5 00

Second premium, Warbritton Bros.. Ladoga. Ind 3 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

Black-breasted Red cock, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, H. D. Lane. Indianapolis 1 00

Third premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis Ribl)on

Black-breasted Red hen, .Wesley Lanius, Grecnsburg, Ind 2 (M)

Second premium, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg. Ind 2 00

Third premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 1 00

Black-breasted Red cockerel, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind.... 2 00

Second premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 1 00

Third premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis Ribbon

Black-breasted Red pullet, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg. Ind 3 (K)

Second premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 1 Ol»

Black-breasted Red pen, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium. Wesley Lanius, Greensburg. Ind 3 01)

Third premium, H. D. Lane, Indianapolis 2 OO

Pit Game cock, H. P. Clarke, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Philip Unger, Indianapolis 2 OO

Third premium, H. P. Clarke, Indianapolis 1 00

Pit Game hen, H. P. Clarke, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, H. P. Clarke, Indiana jiolis 2 00

Third premium, Philip Unger, Indianapolis 1 00

Pit Game cockerel, H. P. Clarke, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Philip Unger, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, Wesley Lanius, Greensl)urg, Ind 1 00

Pit Game pullet, H. P. Clarke, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Philip Unger, Indianapolis 1 00

Pit Game pen, H. P. Clarke, Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, Philip Unger, Indianapolis r : • • • r -^ <^'

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Third premium, Wesley Lanius. Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Coi-nisli Indian cock, Lewis Friclv, Loree, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Jolm W. Brodliag. Oliuville. Ind 1 00

Tliird premium, Wesley Lanius, Greenslnirg. Ind Ribbon

Cornisli Indian lien, John AV. Brodhag. Olinville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, Lewis Friek, Loree. Ind 1 00

Cornish Indian cockerel, Sorosis Poultry Farm, Salem, Ohio 2 OC)

Second premium. C. E. & W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Sorosis Poultry Farm, Salem, Ohio Ri'obon

Cornish Indian pullet. C. E. & AV. Smith. Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, AVesley Lanius, Greensburg. Ind 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Alilligan. Ind 1 00

Cornish Indian pen. Lewis Friek, Loree. Ind 5 00

Second premium. C. E. »S: AA'. Smith, Ashley. Ohio 3 OO

Third premium. John AA', Brodhag, Olinville, Ind 2 00

GAME BANTAMS.

Black-breasted Red cock, R, R, A'oris, Peoria, 111 3 00

Second premium, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Third premium, R, R, A^oris, Peoria, 111 . 1 00

Black-breasted Red hen, R, R. Voris, Peoria, 111 3 00

Second premium, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 2 00

Third premium, R. R, A'oris, Peoria. Ill 1 00

Black-breasted Red cockerel, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 3 00

Second premium, R, R. A^oris, Peoria. Ill 2 Of

Third premium, R. R. A'oris, Peoria. Ill 1 <j<'j

Black-breasted Red pullet. R. R. Voris, Peoria. Ill 3 00

Second premium, AA'esley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Third premium, R. R, A'oris, I'eoria, 111 1 00

Black-breasted Red pen. R. R. A'oris. Peoria, 111 5 00

Second premium, AA'esley Lanius, Greensburg. Ind 3 00

Third premium. R. R. A'oris. Peoria. Ill 2 00

Silver Duckwing cock, B, F. Duncan. Greenfield. Ind 1 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelbyville. Ind 50

Third premium. C. E. & AA'. Smith. Ashley. Ohio Ribbon

Silver Duckwing hen, B. F. Duncan. Greenfield. Ind 1 00

Second premiiim, Bertie Doty. Charleston, 111 50

Third premium, Beitle Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

Silver Duckwing cockerel, AA'esley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind 1 OO

Second premium, R. R. A^oris. Peoria, 111 50

Third premium. AA'esley Lanius, Greensburg. Ind Ribbon

Silver Duckwing pullet. R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 2 00

Second premium, R. R. A'oris. Peoria. Ill 1 00

138 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Third premium, B. V. Duucan, Greentield, lud Ribbon

Silver Duckwing- pen, B. F. Duncan, Greenfield, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

Red Pyle code. R. R. Voris, Teoria, 111 2 00

Second premium, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Wesley Lanius, Greensburg, Ind Ribbon

Red Pyle hen, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 2 00

Second premium, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 1 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio Ribbon

Red Pyle cockerel, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 3 00

Second premium, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 2 00

Third premium, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 1 00

Red Pyle pullet, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 8 00

Second premium, "R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 2 00

Third premium, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 1 00

Red Pyle pen, R. R. A'oris, Peoria, 111 5 00

Second premium, R. R. Voris, Peoria, 111 3 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

BANTAM OTHER THAN GAME.

Golden Seabright cock, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smliey & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium. Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Golden Seabright hen, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington. Ind 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 2 00

Third premium, Louis Seidensticker & Son, Brightwood, Ind 1 00

Golden Sealiriglit cockerel, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 2 00

Third premium, Louis Seidensticker & Sou, Brightwood, Ind 1 00

Golden Seabright pullet, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston. Ill 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Golden Seabright pien, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 3 00

Third premium. Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indi.uiMi.olis 2 00

Silver Seabright cock, Bertie Doty, Charleston, HI 2 00

Second prenaium, Louis Seidensticker & Son, Brightwood, Ind.... 1 00

Third premium, .Mrs. R. W. Williams. Indianapolis Ribbon

Silver Seabright lien, Thos. M. (Campbell. Dnrliuglon, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell. Darlington, Ind Ribbon

Silver Seabright cockerel, Thos. M. C.-niiiiltcll. Darlington, Ind.... 2 00

Second ])remium. Bertie Doty, Clinrlcston, 111 1 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind Ribbon

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Silver Seabright pullet, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlingtou, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Cliarleston, 111 1 00

Tliird premium, Tlios. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind Ribbon

Silver Seabright pen, Tlios. M. Campl)ell, Darlington, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 2 00

Third premium, Thos. M. Campl)ell, Darlington, Ind Ribbon

R. C. B. African coclv, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, III 5o

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 Ribbon

R. C. B. African hen, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 1 00

Second premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 50

Third premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind Ribbon

R. C. B. African coclierel, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 OO

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50

R. C. B. African pullet, Thos. M. Campbell, Darlington, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 50

R. C. B. African pen, Bertie Doty, Charleston, 111 U 00

Buff Cochin coclv, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 3 00

Second premium, S. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 1 00

Buff Cochin hen, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Franii R. Hale, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

Buff Cochin coclierel, S. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind ;> 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Bertie Doty, Charleston, III 1 (X)

Buff Cochin pullet, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logauspcn-t, Ind 3 00

Second premium, S. B. Lane, Spiceland. Ind 2 00

Third premium, J. A. Horning 1 00

Buff Cochin pen, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 5 00

Second premium, S. B. Lane, Spiceland, Ind 3 00

Third premium, Mrs. W. A. Graffis, Logansport, Ind 2 00

TURKEYS.

Bronze cocli, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley «fc Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind '. . . 1 00

Bronze hen, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 3 00

Second premium, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind 2 00

Third premium Ribbon

Bronze cockerel, U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind '. . 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, U. R. FisheL Hope, Ind 1 00

Bronze pullet. T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

140 ' BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Second premium, U. R. Fishel, Hope, lud 2 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

White Holland cock, Gardner & Collins, Roachdale, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, J. A. Horning 1 00

White Holland hen, J. A. Horning 3 00

Second premium, Gardner & Collins, Roachdale, Ind 2 00

Third premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

White Holland cockerel, Lewis Frick, Loree, Ind 3 00

Second premium, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 2 OO

Third premium, Gardner & Collins, Roachdale, Ind 1 00

White Holland pullet, F. M. Meloy, Shelby ville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Lewis Frick, Loree, Ind 2 30

Third premium, Gardner & Collins, Roachdale. Ind 1 00

GEESE.

Pair Toulouse, old, C. B. & W. Smith. Ashley, Ohio 3 0(J

Second premium, J. A. Horning 2 00

Third premium, Warbritton Bros., Ladoga, Ind 1 00

Pair Toulouse, young, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley' & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Pair Embden, old, T. N. Smiley & Son. Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Pair Embden, young, J. S. Smiley & Son. Milligan. Ind. 3 00

Second premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan. Ind 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

Pair Chinese, old, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 1 00

Pair Chinese, young, Mrs. R. W. Williams. Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, J. A. Horning 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams. Indianajiolis 1 00

DUCKS.

Pair Pekin, old. Dr. E. E. Heady. Kokumo. Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium. Dr. E. E. Heady. Kokomo, Ind ■ 1 00

Pair Pekin. young. Dr, E'. E. Heady. Kokomo, Ind 3 00

Second premium, B. Howard Whitcomb. Terre Haute, Ind 2 00

Third premium. Dr. E. E. Heady, Kokomo, Ind 1 00

Pair Aylesbury, old, T. N. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Thos. M. Campbell. Darlington, Ind 2 00

Pair Aylesbury, young, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

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Second premium, Thos. M. Campbell, Daiiiugton, Ind 2 00

Third premium, T. N. Smiley &'Sou. Milligan, Ind 1 00

Pair Rouen, old, J. S. Smiley & Son, Milligan, Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. B. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 1 00

Pair Rouen, young, C. E. & W. Smith, Ashley, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, J. A. Horning 2 00

Third premium, Mrs. R. W. Williams, Indianapolis 1 00

PIGEONS.

Best display, ten varieties, Geo. Ewald,, Cincinnati, Ohio 10 00

Second premium, Geo. Ewald, Cincinnati, Ohio 5 00

AGRICULTURE.

CLASS L— Grain and Seeds.
(U. M. Stewart, .Judge, Madison, Ind.)

PURE-BRED CORN.

Learning, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind $4 00

Second premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 3 00

Third premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Boone County White, Joe R. Overstreet, Franklin, Ind 4 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind ' 3 00

Third premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Riley's Favorite, Harry Bennett, Franklin, Ind 4 00

Second premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 3 00

Third premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Johnson County White Dent, L. B. Clore, Franklin. Ind 4 00

Second premium, C. A. Brown, Franklin. Ind 3 00

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Twenty ears yellow corn, L. B. Clore, Franklin. Ind 10 00

Second premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 7 50

Third premium, Harry Bennett, Franklin, Ind. 5 00

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Fourth premium, C. A. Brown, Franklin, Ind 2 50

Twenty ears white corn, Joe R. Overstreot, Franklin, Ind 10 00

Second premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 7 50

Third premium, C. A. Brown, Franklin, Ind 5 00

Fourth premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 2 50

Twenty ears any other variety, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind. ... 10 00

Second premium, Lunis Sanfoi'd, Greenfield, Ind 7 50

Third premium, .1. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 5 00

Fourth premium, F. M. Sanford, Greenfield, Ind 2 50

Twenty ears white flint corn, Joe R. Overstreet, Franklin, Ind. ... 3 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marys ville, Ohio 2 00

Third premium, J. R. Overstreet, Fraiiklin, Ind 1 00

One peck white rice popcorn, Harry Bennett, Franklin, Ind 3 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides. Franklin, Ind 2 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 1 00

One peck golden popcorn, Geo. M. Rumler. Mohawk, Ind • 3 00

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 2 00

Third premium, F. M. Sanford, Greenfield, Ind 1 00

One peck any other variety, Geo. M. Kiunler, Mohawk, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Third premium,- J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Six largest ears, any variety, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 5 00

Second premium, J. E. Kellar, Circleville, Ind 2 50

Six most perfect ears of corn, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 5 00

Second premium, L. B. Clore, Franklin, Ind 2 50

Best and most meritorious display of corn, Clore & Overstreet,

Franklin, Ind 80 00

Second premium, Clore & Overstreet, Franklin, Ind GO OO

Third premium, Clore & Overstreet, Franklin, Ind 40 00

Best one-half bushel white winter wheat, J. L. Keckley, Marys-

ville, Ohio 4 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Best one-half bushel red winter wheat, J. L. Keckley, Marysville,

Ohio, 4 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Best one-half bushel Fultz wheat, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio. 4 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Best one-half bushel red spring wheat, J. L. Keckley, Marysville,

Ohio 4 00

Second premium, Whipps, Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Best display of grain in the straw, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio. 10 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 5 00

Best display of meadow and pasture grasses, J. L. Keckley, Marys-
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Second premium, Whipps, Bros., Marion, Ohio , 4 00

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One-half bushel rye, J. L. Keckley, MarysAalle, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. L. Keclvley, Marysville, Oliio 1 00

One-half liushel white oats, J. L. Keekley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, iNIarysville, Ohio 1 00

One-half bushel black oats, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. L. Keekley, Marysville, Ohio 1 00

One-half bushel silver hull buckwheat, J. L. Keckley, Marysville,

Ohio 2 00

One-half bushel barley, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium. W. E. Rockhill, Etna Green, Ind 1 00

One-half busliel millet seed, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind.

One-half bushel Timothy seed, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio. .. .

Second premium, W. E. Rockhill, Etna, Green, Ind

One-half bushel orchard grass seed, J. L. Keckley, Marysville,

Ohio

Second premium, W. E. Rockhill, Etna Green, Ind

One-half ))ushel Hiuigarian grass seed, J. L. Keckley, Marysville,

Ohio

Second premium, J. L. Keclvley, Marysville, Ohio

One-half bushel Kentucky blue grass seed, J. L. Keckley, Marys-
ville, Ohio

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind

One-half bushel mammotli clover seed, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk.

Ind

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

One-half bushel red clover seed, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind. . . .

Second premium, Geo. jM. Rumler, Mohawk. Ind

One-half bushel flaxseed. Geo. M. Rumler, iNIohawk, Ind

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawlv, Ind

Best collection of grain and seed grown by exhibitor, seed of 11WI2,

Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 10 00

Second premium. J. E. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 5 00

Best display and collection by any county or society in Indiana,

John INIarvel, Royalton, Ind 60 00

Second premium, .J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 30 00

CLASS Ll-Vegetables.

(U. M. Stewart, Judge, Madison, Ind.)

Three white egg plant, Martha Luking, Bicknell, Ind 2 00

Second premium, B. F. Whaley, Shelbyville, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 50

Three New York purple egg plant. B. F. Whaley, Shelbyville, Ind, . 2 00

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Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Tliird premium, S. I. Martin, Muucie, Ind 50

Twelve best cucumbers, J. L. Kecldey, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin. Ind 1 00

Third premium, L. K. Roney, Troy, Ohio 50

Twelve ears late sweet corn, John Marvel, Koyalton. Ind 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 1 00

Twelve ears early sweet corn, Geo. M. Kunder. Mohawk, Ind 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Rnmler, Mohawk, Ind 50

Three Hidibard squash, Whipps Bros.. Marion. Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Keckley, Marysville. Ohio 1 00

Third premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind 50

Three Boston marrow squash, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros.. Marion. Ohio 1 00

Third premium, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind 50

Three Marblehead squash, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin. Ind 1 01)

Third premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind 50

Three Red Hubbard squash, R. Wainscott. New Carlisle. Ind 2 00

Three Kershaw squash, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Second premium, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind 1 00

Third premium, S. I. Martin, Muncie, Ind 50

Three summer crooked neck squash, Whipps Bros., Marign, Ohio. 2 00

Second premium, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle. Ind 1 00

Third premium, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 50

Three field pumpkins. Warren W. Trout. Greenwood. Ind 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Warren W. Trout, Greenwood, Ind 50

Largest squash, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 00

Third premium, S. I. Martin, Muncie, Ind 50

Largest pumpkin, Warren W. Trout. Greenwood, Ind 2 00

Second premium. Whipps Bros.. Marion. Ohio 1 00

Third premium, S. I. Martin. Muncie. Ind 50

^ix Drumhead cabbage, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, S. L. Martin, Muncie, Ind 1 00

Third premium, B. F. Whaley, Shelby ville, Ind 50

Six flat Dutch cabbage, Whipps Bros.. Marion. Ohio 2 00

Second premium, S. I. Martin, ^Muncie, Ind 1 (JO

Third premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind 50

Six early cabbage, S. I. Martin. Muncie, Ind 2 00

Second premium, John Marvel. Royalton. Ind 1 00

Third premium, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind 50

Six red cabbage, Whipps Bros.. Marion. Ohio 2 00

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Second premium, S. I. Martin, Muncie, Ind

Third premium, J. .T. Wliitesides. Franklin. Ind

Twelve stalks celery, Wliipps Bros., Marion, Ohio

Second premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Third premium, S. I. Martin, Muncie. Ind

Best display of celery, John Marvel. Royalton. Ind

One-half peck Lima beans, germ shell, John Marvel. Royalton, Ind.

Second premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Third premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio

One-half peck white INIarrowfat beans, J. L. Keckley, Marysville,

Ohio

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk. Ind

Third premium, AVhipps Bros., Marion, Ohio

One-half peck White Navy beans, J. L. Keckley, Marysville. Ohio.

Second premium, J. J. Wliitesides. Franklin, Ind

Thii'd premium, John Marvel, Royalton. Ind

One-half peck colored kidney beans, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk,

Ind

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio

Third premium, Harry Bennett, Franklin. Ind

One-half peck garden peas, dry, Whipps Bros.. INIarion, Olilo....

Second premium, John INIarvel, Royalton. Ind

Third premium, J. L. Keckley, Mar/s^ ille. Ohio

Best peck purple tomatoes, B. F. Whaley. Shelby ville, Ind

Second premium. John Marvel, Royalton. Ind

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Best peck red tomatoes. B. F. Whaley. Shelliy ville. Ind

Second premium. Evan Swift, Franklin. Ind

Third premium. Whipps Bros.. Marion. Ohio

Best peck yellow tomatoes. B. F. Wh;iley, Shelby ville, Ind

Second premium, Whipps Bros. Marion. Ohio

Third premium, John Marvel. Royalton, Ind

Collection of tomatoes, ten varieties, John Marvel. Royalton. Ind.

Second premium. B. F. Whaley. Shell)yville. Ind

Third premium, S. I. Martin. Muncie. Ind

Six largest and best nutmeg melons. B. F. Whaley, Shelbyville,

Ind

Second premium, John Marvel. Royalton. Ind

Six largest and best Gypsy waiernielons. Whipps Bros.. Marion,

Ohio 2 (Ml

Six largest and best Sweet Hart melons, Whipps Bros.. Marion,

Ohio , 2 00

Display musk melons, not less than six varieties, Whipps Bros.,

Marion, Ohio 5 00

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Largest and Ix'st collection of vesein1)I<'s, John Marvel. Royalton,

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Second preininni. J. T>. Keckley. ^Marysville. Oliio 10 (>0

Third preniiniii, Harry P.ennett, Franklin, liid 5 00

Peck of peppers for pickling, B. F. Whaley, ►Slu'lhyville, liid 2 00

Second premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind 1 00

Third preminm, R. Wuinscott, New Carlisle, Ind 50

Display of peppers. B. F. Wlialey, Shelbyville, Ind 2 00

Second preminm, I.nnis Sanford, Greenheld. Ind 100

Third preminm, John Marvel. Royalton, Ind 50

CLASS LII— Root Crop.

(U. M. Stewart. Jndge. Mailison. Ind.)

Six pnrple top tnrnii»s. Wlii])i)s Bros.. Marion. Ohio .$2 00

Second preminm. John Marvel. Royalton, Ind , .

Third premium, S. I. Martin. Muncie, Ind

Six any other variety turnips. Lonis Sanfoi'il. (Jreentiold. Ind....

Second prennum, Lnnis Kanford. (4reen[ield, Ind

Six carrots for talilc. .1. J. Whit; sides. I'l-anklin. Ind

Second premium. R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind

Third premium. S. I. Martin, Muncie, Ind

Six carrots for stock, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Second premium, S. I. Martin. ^Muncie. Ind

Third premium, Geo. jNI. Runder, Mohawk, Ind

Six roots salsify, John Marvel, Royalton. Ind

Second premium, ^\'hillps I'.ros.. Marion. ( Hiio

Third premium. .1. L. Keckley, MarysvdJe, Ohio

Six roots horseradish, John Marvel. Rn.valtou. Ind

Second premium. Whipps Bros., Marion, Oliio

Third i)i'emium, Lnnis S.anfoi'd. (Jreentield, Ind

Six long red talde hi'cts, NNMiijips Bros.. M;irion, (>hio

Second premium. .1. .1. Whitesides. Fianklin. Ind

Third premium. .1. .1. N\'hit(^sides. Franklin, Ind

Six turnip lieets, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Second premium, Harry Bennett, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Six sugar beets. J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides. Franklin. Ind

Third premium. Whipps Bros., Marion. Oliio

Six red Mangehvurzel. S. I. Martin. Muncie, Ind

Second prennum, J. J. Whitesides. Franklin. Ind

Third premiinn, Whipps Bros., INIariou, Oliio

Six parsnips, Whipps Bros., Marion. ( Miio 2 00

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Second premium, J. J. Whltesides, Frankliu, Ind

Third premium, J. J. Wliitcsides, Franldin, Ind

Six turnip radisli, same Iviiid. J. .1. Wliitesides, Franlvlin, Ind....

Second premium, J. .T. Wliitesides, Franlvlin, Ind

Third premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Six winter radish, .7. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Second premium, .1. .1. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

Third premium, (ieo. M. Rumler, ]Moliawk, Ind

Six long summer radishes, J. J. AVhitesides, Franklin, Ind

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio

Third premium. .lolm INIarvel, lioyalton, Ind

Peck Prize-taker onions, .T. I>. Kcckley. IMarysville, Ohio

Second premium, Whipps P>r(is.. Alai'ion, Ohio

Third premium, ^^'llilll)s Bros., Marion, Oliio

Peck Yellow (tIoIic onions, .7. Ij. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio

Second premium, Whipps Bros., JNIarion, Ohio

Peck White Glol»e onions, \\'hii»ps Bros., Marion, Ohio

Second premium, .1. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio

Third premium, Whipps Bi'os., iNIariou, Ohio

Half peck yelloAV onion sets, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Second premium, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind

Half peck red onion sets, Harry Bennett, Franklin, Ind

Second premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Third premium. .1. J. Whitesides, Frankliu, Ind

Half peck white onion sets, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Second premium, WHiipps Bros., JNIarion, Ohio

Third ]>reniinm, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind

Broom corn, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Second premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind

Third premium, W^hi])ps Bros., Marion, Ohio

Potato onions, Whijips Bros., ]M;irion, Ohio

Second premium, Whipps Bros., ]\Inrion, Ohio

Third premium, Martha l.ukinii-, r.ickiiell, Ind

Yellow Danvers onidus, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio

Second premium, (ieo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind

Third premium, R. W^ainscott, New Carlisle, Ind

Red Weatherfield onions, J. L. Keckley, Marj^sville, Ohio

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind

Third premium, Whipps Bros., Clarion, Oliii)

Display of onions, all varieties, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio. . .

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio

Largest and best display of root crops, all varieties, John Marvel,

- Royalton, Ind

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind

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CLASS LIII— Potatoes.

(TJ. M. Stewart, Judge, Madison, Ind.)

Peck Early Rose, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio $2 00

Second premium, J. J. Wbitesides, Franklin, Ind I 00

Third premium, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 50

Peck Early Ohio, "Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Harry Bennett, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, .T. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 50

Peck Bliss Triumph, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 50

Peck Uncle Sam, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Whipps Bros., Marion. Ohio 50

Peck White Rose, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 50

Peck White Elephant, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 1 00

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides. Franklin, Ind 50

Peck Beauty Hebron, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, F. M. Sanford, Greenfield, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Lunis Sanford, Greenfield. Ind 50

Peck Rural New Yorker No. 2, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 50

Peck Queen of the West, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, John Marvel, Royalton, Ind 50

Peck Empire State, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 50

Peck Green Mountain, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Rumlei', Mohawk, Ind 50

Peck Early Puritan, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Oliio 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Runder, Mohawk, Ind 50

Peck Early Harvest, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, J. J. Wliitesides, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Third premium, Whii)ps Hios., Marion, Ohio 50

Peck Burbank Seedling, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin. Ind 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 50

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Peek Bovee, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Wliipps Bros.. Marion. Oliio 1 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 50

Peck Duchess, J. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Whipps Bros., Marion, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, J. J. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind 50

Largest and best collection of potatoes, Whipps Bros., Marion.

Ohio 8 00

Second premium, J. L. Keckley, Marion, Ohio 4 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Kumler, Mohawk, Ind 2 00

Yellow sweet potatoes, Geo. M. Kumler, Mohawk, Ind 2 00

Second premium, .7. L. Keckley, Marysville, Ohio 1 00

Third premium, Geo. M. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 50

Peck red sweet potatoes, Martha Luking, Bicknell. Ind 2 00

Second premium, S. I. Martin, Muncie, Ind 1 00

Third premium, F. M. Sanford, Greenfield, Ind 50

Display of sweet potatoes, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, F. ;M. Sanford, Greenfield. Ind 3 00

Third premium, R. Wainscott, New Carlisle, Ind 1 00

HORTICULTURE.

CLASS LIV— Apples. Collections.

Fifteen varieties foi:. home use, Mrs. D. K. Hitchcock, Brimfleld,

Ind $15 00

Second premium, J. Y. Demaree, Morgantown, Ind 10 00

Ten varieties for market, Mrs. D. K. Hitchcock, Brimfield, Ind. .. 10 00

Second premium. Reed «& Fielding, Glenwood, Ind 6 00

Five varieties for culinary purposes. Reed & Fielding, Glenwood,

Ind 5 00

Second premium, H. M. Stout, Trafalgar, Ind 3 00

Plate Maiden Blush, J. Y. Demaree, Morgantown, Ind 1 50

Second premiiim, Reed tfc Fielding, Glenwood. Ind 1 00

Plate Smith Cider, H. :\I. Stout, Trafalgar, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Evan B. Davis, Cartersburg, Ind 1 00

Plate Ben Davis, H. .T. Hale, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Evan B. Swift. Franklin. Ind 1 00

Plate Rome Beauty, Reed »fe Fielding, Glenwood, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Wm. D. Thomas, Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Winesap, W. H. Vance, Springport, Ind 1 50

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Second premium, Reed & Fielding, Glenwood. Ind

Plate Rambo, J. Y. Deniaree, Morgantowu, Ind

Second preminni, J. .7. Vance, Spi'ingport, Ind

Plate Yellow EellUower, J. Y. DeniarcM', Morgantown, Ind

Second premium, Reed & Fielding, (lienwood, Ind

Plate Fallawater, Jas. M. Zion, Clarks Hill, Ind

Second preminni. Reed & Fielding, (Jlcnwood. Ind : . . . .

Plate Fall Pippin, L. Ksbelman, Woudrntf. Ind

Second premium, W. H. Vance, Springport, Ind

Plate Willow Twi- Wm. D. Thomas, ('oniicrsvill.', Ind

Second premium, Uced it Fielding, (Jlenwi.oil, Ind

Plate Westtteld (Seelc-Xo-Furtlier), iteed tt Fielding, Glenwood,

Ind

Second premium, Wm. D. Thomas, Connersville, Ind

Plate Wagner, ('. P. Bradley, Smith Rend, Ind

Second premium, Mrs. D. K. Hitchcodv, lirinitirld. Ind

Plate Gravenstein, J. Y. Deniaree, Mnrgantown, Ind

Second premium. II. M. Stout, Tralalgai", Ind

Plate Beitighoimcr, Jas. M. Zion, Claries Hill, Ind

Plate Femeuse or Snow, Mrs. D. K. Hitchcock, lirimlicld, Ind....

Second premium, G. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind

Plate Moore's Sweet, J. Y. Deniaree, Morgantowu, Ind

Second i)rcniium, W. H. Vance. Spriiigiioi't, In<l

Plate Tompkins King, .las. M. Zion, ('larks Hill, Ind

Second premium, L. Eshelman, Woodruff, Ind

Plate Hubbardslon. .las. M. Zion, Clarks Hill. Ind

Second premium, G. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind

Plate Red Canada, II. M. Stout, Trafalgai', Ind

Second premium. .1. Y'. Demaree, Morgantowu. Ind

Plate Rhode Island Greening, H. M. Swain. Soulli I'm'ikI, Ind

Second premium, G; o. ISI. Runiler, Mohawk, liid

Plate Fall Wine, .1. .1. Vance, Springport, Ind

Second premium, W. H. Vance, Springport, Ind

Plate Duchess, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind

Second premium, J. Y. Deniaree, ^lorgantown, Ind

Plate Wolf River, Jas. M. Zion, Clarks Hill. Ind

Second prt miuni. L. Eshelman, WoodndT, Ind

Phitt" ( 'l.iytdir. \V. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind

Second i)rcmiuni. Wm. D. Thomas. Connersville. Ind

Plate While l'iiii)in, Mrs. D. K. Hitchcock, Briniticld, Ind.

Second pnniiuni, L. Eshelman, Woodruff, Ind

Plate Baldwin, Reed &, Fielding, Glenwood, Ind

Second premium, Whipps Bros.. Marion, Ohio

Plate York lmi)ei-ial, Evan Swift, I'ranklin, Ind

Second premium, J. Y. Demaree, Morgantowu, Ind

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Second premium, Wui. I). Thomas, Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Grimes Golden, Evan B. Davis, Cartersbnrg. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Wm. D. Thomas, Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Roman Stem, Reed & Fielding, Glenwood, Ind 1 50

Second premium, AVm. I>. 'i'liomas. Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Indiana Favorite, Wm. D. Thomas, Connersville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, H. M. Stout, Trafalgar, Ind 1 00

Plate Belmont, J. C. Crossman. Wolcottville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, L. p]shelman. Woodruff, Ind 1 00

Plate Jonathan, Evan Swift, Franklin, Ind 1 50

Second premium, J: Y. Demaree, Morgantown, Ind 1 00

Plate Lansiugburg, Reed & Fielding, Glenwood, Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. J. Vance, Springport, Ind 1 00

Plate Talman Sweet, J. J. Vance, Springport, Ind 1 50

Second premium, W. H. Vance, Springport, Ind 1 00

Plate Vandevere, Reed & Fielding, Glenwood, Ind. 1 50

Second premium, Evan Swift, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Plate Twenty Ounce, L. E'shelman, Woodruff, Ind 1 50

Plate Rail's Genet, W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. Y. Demaree, Morgantown, Ind 1 00

Plate Wealthy, Reed & Fielding. Glenwood, Ind. '. 1 50

Second premium, Wm. D. Thomas. Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Stark, .Jas. M. Zion. Clarks Hill. Ind 1 50

Second premium. Reed & Fielding. Glenwood. Ind 1 00

Plate Pewaukee, Perry Leclair, Shelby ville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Evan B. Davis. Cartersbnrg. Ind 1 00

Plate English Russet, Jas. M. Zion, Clarks Hill. Ind 1 50

Second premium, L. Eshelman, Woodruff, Ind 1 00

Plate Mann, H. M. Stout, Trafalgar. Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Iiid 1 00

IMate Lawrence, L. Eshelman, Woodruff, Ind 1 50

I'late Missouri Pippin, Reed & Fielding. Glenwood. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Wm. I). Thomas, Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Gano, W. II. Vance, Springport. Ind 1 50

Second premium. J. J. Vance. Springport. Ind 1 00

Plate Sutton Beauty. J. J. Van(_-<\ Springport, Ind 1 50

Plate Newton, Spitzenberg, Reed A: Fielding, (ilenwood, Iir;l 1 50

Plate largest, any kind, Jas. M. Zion. Clarks Hill. Ind 1 .50

Second premium, L. Eshelman, Woodruff, Ind 1 00

CRAB ArrLES.

Plate Hyslop, Jas. M. Zion, Clarks Hill, Ind 1 00

Second premium, W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 50

Plate Red Siberian, Jas. M. Zion, Clarks Hill, Ind 1 00

152 BOARD Of AGRICULTURE.

Plate Transfoiident, W. B. Flick. Lawrence, Iiid 1 00

Plate Wliitncy. C. I'. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 00

Kentucky Kcd Cider. J. Y. Demaree. Morfiautown. Ind 1 00

Five varieties craljapples, Evan Swift, Franklin, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. B. Flick. La\\rence, Ind 1 00

PEARS.

Plate Bartlett, Mrs. 1). K. Hitchcock, Brimlield, Ind 1 5U

Second prennum, W. B. Flick, LaAvrence. Ind 1 00

Plate Anjou, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Wm. D. Thomas. Connersville, Ind 1 00

Plate Angouleme (Duchess), H. H. Swaim, South Bend. Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. Y. Demaree, Morgantown. Ind 1 00

Plate Flemish Beauty, W. P.. Flick. Lawrence, Ind 1 50

Second premium. ('. P. Bradley. South Bend. Ind 1 00

Plate Howell, H. H. Swaim, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Plate Kieffer, J. F. Elliott, Vincennes. Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. Y. Demaree. Morgantown. Ind 1 00

Plate Louis Bon, H. H. Swaim, Soutli Bend. Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South B;Mid. Ind 1 00

Plate Sheldon, Mrs. d' K. Hitchcock. Brimtield. Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. C. Grossman. Wolcottville. Ind 1 00

Plate Seckel, H. :M. Stout, Trafalgar. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Sylvester Johnson. Irvington. Ind 1 00

Plate Easter Bourre

Plate Lawrence, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium, H. H. Swaim. South Bend. Ind '. 1 00

Plate Winter Nelis. Jas. M, Zion, Chirks Hill, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Evan Swift, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Plate Vickar, J. C. Grossman, Wolcottvilhs Ind 1 50

S'econd premium, Mrs. D. K. Ilitclicock. lirimtield. Ind 1 00

Plate Ouonda, H. H. Swaim, Soutli Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley. South Bend. Ind 1 00

Plate Garber, J. F. Elliott. Vincennes, Ind 1 00

Second premium, H. M. Stout, Ti-afalgar, Ind 75

Plate Boussock, Mrs. W. B. Flick. Lawrence, Ind 1 00

Second premium, W. B. Flick. Lawrence, Ind 75

Plate Clairgeau, H. H. Swaim. South Bend. Ind 1 00

Second premium, J. C. Grossman. Wolcottville, Ind 75

Plate Vermont Beauty, Margaret A, (Jregg, Greenwood. Ind 1 00

Second premium, J, J. Vance, Spring-port, Ind 75

Plate Worden Seckel, J. J. ^'ance, Springport, Ind 1 OO

Plate Idaho, W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 1 00

Second premium, .]. Y. Demaree, Morgantown. Ind 75

ANNUAI. MEETING. 153

Five varieties for family use, Evau Swift, Franliliii, lud 3 00

Second premium, W. H. Vance, Springport, Inrt 1 50

Five varieties for marlvot use, H. M. 8lout, Trafalgar. Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

SINGLE PLATES.

Plate Free Stones, J. C. Grossman. Wolcottville, Ind 1 50

Plate Seedlings, not exliibited before, J. C. Grossman, Wolcottville.

Ind 1 50

QUINCES —COLLECTIONS.

Best collection, not less than three varieties. Mrs. W. B. Fliclv.

Lawrence, Ind 3 00

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

SINGLE PLATES.

Plate Meeche's Prolific, W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. Y. Demaree, MorgantoAvn, Ind 1 00

Plate Orange quince, J. Y. Demaree, ^Morgantown. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Evan Swift. Franl'Clin. Ind 1 00

Plate Champion, J. Y. Demaree, Morgantown, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, Soutli Bend, Ind 1 00

Plate Missouri Mammoth, Evan Swift. Franklin, Ind 1 50

Second premium. J. Y. Demaree, Morgantown. Ind 1 00

PLUMS— COLLECTIONS.

Best collection native plums, .J. .1. Vance, Springport, Ind 2 00

Second pi'emiiim, .John Marvel, Royalton, Ind 1 00

Best collection of plums, Eureopean class

GRAPES — GROWN IN OPEN AIR.

Five clusters, any Ivind, Sylvester .Johnson. Irvington, Ind 2 00-

Second premium. C. P. Bradley, South Bend. Ind 1 00

Best collection grown by exliibitor, H. H. Swaim, Soutli Bend,

Ind. (second premium) 5 00

Plate Worden, Jennie H. DrolvC. Gadaulet. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Sylvester .Johnson, Irvington. Ind 1 00

Plate Concord, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium. Jennie H. Droke. Galaudet, Ind 1 00

Plate Wilder, C. P. Bradley. South Bend, Ind 1 .50

Second premium. Sylvester .Jolinson, Irvington. Ind 1 00

PJate Puchess. C, P. Bradley. South Bend, Ind 1 50

154 BOARD OF AGRICULTUKE.

Second premium, Sylvester Johnson, Irviiigton, Ind 1 00

Plate Brighton, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Brndley, South Bend, Ind 1 00

Plate Salem, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 00

Plate Lindley, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Sylvester Jolmson, Irvington, Ind 1 00

Plate Pocldington, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium, J. J. Vance, Spriugport, Ind 1 00

Plate Niagara, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 00

Plate Diamond, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend 1 00

Plate Vergennes, Sylvester Jolnison, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate McPike, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate Delaware, Jennie H. DrolvC, Gadaullet, Ind 1 50

Second premium, H. H. Swaim, South Bend, Ind 1 OO

Plate Agawan, C. P. Bradley. South Bend. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind. 1 00

Plate Catawl)a, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington. Ind 1 50

Second premium, H. H. Swaim, South Bend, Ind 1 00

Plate Poughlveepsie Red, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate Ulster Prolific, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate Moore's Early, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 00

Plate Ives, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 00

Plate Carman, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate Mills, Sylvester .lolmson, Irvington, Ind « . 1 50

Plate Aminia, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate Woodruff Red, Sylvester Jolnison, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Jennie H. Drolie, (Jadaullet, Ind 1 00

Plate Johnson, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind I 00

Plate Green Mountain. Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate Empire State, C. P. Bradley, South Bend, Ind 1 50

Plate liot-house grapes, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind 1 50

Plate seedlings, not named, Sylvester Johnson, Irvington, Ind.... 1 50

MISCELLANEOUS. t

Plate persimmons. Evan Swift, Franklin, Ind 1 00

Second premium, H. M. Stout, Trafalgar, Ind 50

Plate pawpaws, Evan B. Davis, Cartersburg, Ind 1 00

Second premium, J. J. Van Winlcle, Mechanicsburg, Ind 50

Collection of native nuts. Evan Swift, Franklin, Ind 1 00

ANNUAL, MEETING. 155

Secoud piiemiuni, II. H. Swaim, South Bend. Iiid 50

Best and most artistic display of fruits by Indiana county society,

Mrs. J. W. Kring, South Bend, Ind 50 00

Second premium, Lagrange County Agricultural and Horticultural

Society, Woodruff, Ind 40 00

Third premium, Mrs. D. K. Hitchcock, Brimfield, Ind 30 00

Fourth premium, Evan Swift, South Bend, Ind 20 00

Best and most artistic display of fruits groAvn and exhibited by

one individual in Indiana, H. H. Swaim, South Bend, Ind.... 25 00

Second premium, W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 15 00

FLOAVEKy.

CLASS LV-Plants.

(G-eo. C. Stelhorn, Judge, Indianapolis, Ind.)

Ten blooming begonias, Bauer & Smith. Indianapolis $6 00

Ten foliage liegonias, Bauer & Smith. Indianapolis 7 00

Two vases tilled, either iron, rustic or wire, Bauer et Smith, Indian-
apolis 8 00

Two specimens Boston ferns. Bauer & Smith, Indianapolis 5 00

SPECIAL.

Display of show plants, Bauer & Smith, Indianapolis 35 00

Two floral arrangements. John Rieman, Indianapolis 25 00

Two baskets, John Rieman, Indianapolis 15 00

Second premium, E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis 10 00

Collection of cut roses, W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind 10 00

Second premium. E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis G 00

Collection of cut flowers, E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis 15 00

Second premium. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind 10 00

Collection of dahlias, H. F. Burt, Taunton. Mass 5 00

Second premium. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind 3 00

Collection cut gladioli, Chas. K. Henderson 15 00

Second premium. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind 10 00

Third premium. E. A. Nelson. Indianapolis 5 00

Original show arrangement of flowers, John Rieman, Indianapolis. ' 50 00

Second premium, E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis 35 00

Three bouquets, John Rieman, Indianapolis 12 00

Second premium, E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis 8 00

156 BOAKD OF AGKICULTURE.

CLASS L VI— Amateur. *

Collection foliage plants, Mrs.' W. B. Flick. Lawrence, Ind '.'< OO

Collection climbing and trailinji jilaiits. jNIrs. W. B. Fliclc. T>aw-

rence, Ind -^ *"'

CUT FLOWERS.

Collection geraniums. Mrs. Art. Edmonds 3 00

Collection cut flowers, Mrs. W. B. Flick, Lawrence. Ind 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Art Edmonds 2 00

Collection verbenas, Mrs. P. D. Stagg. Creensl)urg, Ind 3 00

Second premium. Mrs. W. B. Flick. Lawrence. Ind 2 00

Collection dahlias, Chas. K. Henderson. Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. Art Edmonds 2 00

Collection gladiolas, Mrs. W. B. Flick. Lawrence, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Collectionu cannas, Chas. K. Henderson. Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. Art Edmonds 2 00

Twelve carnations, Mrs. Art Edmonds 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 2 01)

Two bouquets of garden flowers, Mrs. Art Edmonds 4 00

Second premium, Nellie Leeson, Indianapolis 2 00

CLASS LVII— Bees aud Honey.
(John Marvel, Judge, lioyalton, Ind.)

Specimen comb honey, Geo. M. Rumler, ^Mohawk. Ind $12 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, Mohawk. Ind Oi)

Extracted honey, Geo. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 12 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, IMohawk, Ind (> 00

Beeswax, Geo. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, Mohawk, Ind 1 00

Italian )jees, (Jeo. Rumler, Mohawk, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, Mohawk, Ind 3 00

Italian queen bee, Geo. Rumler. Mohawk, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, ^Mohawk, Ind 3 00

Honey vinegar, one gallon, Geo. Rumler, Mohawk. Ind 2 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, Mohawk. Ind 100

Aparian supplies, best collection. Geo. Rumler, MohaAvk. Ind 10 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, Mohawk, Ind 5 00

Display of honey, the product of one ajjiary, (Jeo. Rumler, Mo-
hawk, Ind •. 15 00

Second premium, Chas. Kingen, Mohawk. Ind 8 00

ANNUAL MEETING. 157
CLASS L VI II— Tables Luxuries.
(Miss Jessie Eberliardt, .ludge, Indianapolis, Ind.)

Home-made cheese, Mrs. W. A. Ford. Indianapolis $1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers. Indianapolis. . . ._ 75

Fancy cheese, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 75

Maple syrup, in most marlvcfable sliape, J. J. Van Winkle, Me-

chanicsburg, Ind 2 OO

Second premium. Jennie H. Drolce, Gadaullet, Ind 1 00

Maple sugar. Mrs. E. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Martha Luking, Bickncll, Ind 1 00

Bread, wheat, yeast, Koxie Ilattou, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs, J. M. Smock, Southport, Ind 75

Bread, wheat, salt rising, Mrs. R. L. Hurlbert. Malott Park, Ind.. 1 50

Second premium. A. J. Voris. Indiaiuipolis 75

Graham bread, yeast. Miss L. Ilollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Roxie Hatton, Indianapolis 75

Boston blown ))read, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. Jennie E. Golili. Indianapolis 75

Rusk, Mrs. 1. M. Porter, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. R. L. Hurlbert, Malott Park, Ind 75

Corn gems, pjlinor B. Ford, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium. Mrs. J. fi. Powers, Indianapolis 75

Dozeu rolls, Mrs. Jennie E. Cobb, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, ]Mrs. Franlv C. Wood, Indianapolis 75

Ginger bread, Mrs. Nancy Grose, Indianapolis, 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers. Indianapolis 75

Ginger cookies, A. J. Voris, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. A. Ford. Indianapolis 50

Fig cake, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. Jerome Dunlap, Lafayette, Ind 75

Layer cake, caramel, orange, Mrs. Jerome Dunlap, Lafayette, Ind. 1 50

Second premium, Alice V. Hatton, Indianapolis 75

Layer cake, caramel, chocolate, Mrs. J. M. Smock, Southport, Ind. 1 50

Second premium. Mrs. .Terome Dunlap. Lafayette. Ind 75

Marble loaf cake, INIrs. J. M. Smock, Soutliport, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs, Frank Stewart, Indianapolis 75

White Mountain cake. Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Geo. W. Francis, Darlington. Ind 75

Cocoanut cake. Mrs. V. L. Wilson, Ciuuiersville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. M. Smock. Southport, Ind 75

Sunshine cake, Mrs. J. M. Smock, Southport. Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. I. M. Poi-ter, Indianapolis 75

158 BOARD OF AGEICUI.TURE.

^Angel's food, Mrs. Jerome Duulap, Lafayette, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Margaret A. Gregg, Greenwood, Ind 75

Hickory nut loaf cake, Mrs. Frank C. Stewart, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Margaret A. Gregg, Greenwood, Ind 75

Hickory nut layer cake, Mrs. Jerome Dunlap, Lafayette, Ind.... 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 75

Fruit cake, Mrs. Frank G. Wood, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. I. M. Porter, Indianapolis 2 00

White fruit cake, Mrs. Geo. W. Francis, Darlington, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. M. Smock, Southport, Ind 75

White cake, Alice V. Hatton, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. E. P.. Brysou, Indianapolis 75

Chocolate cake, layer, Alice V. Hatton, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. E. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 75

Chocolate cake, loaf, Mrs. Jerome Dunlap, Lafayette, Ind 1 50

Crullers, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 75

Cream puff, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis I 50

Second premium, Mrs. E'. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 75

Cookies, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville, Ind 75

Kisses, Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 75

Maringues, Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 75

Cheese straws, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium. Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 50

Apple pie, Mrs. Frank C. Stewart, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 50

Peach pie, Mrs. Jennie H. Droke, Gadanllett, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Elinor B. Ford, Indianapolis 50

Lemon pie, Alice V. Hatton, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 50

Sugar pie. Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Jennie H. Droke, Gadaullet, Ind 50

Pumpkin pie, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Jennie H. Droke, Gadaullet, Ind 50

Cherry pie, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Frank C. Stewart, Indianapolis 50

Plum pie. Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Jennie H. Droke, Gadaullet, Ind 50

Saratoga chips, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 50

Spiced peaches, Mrs. Nancy Grose. Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville, Ind 50

ANNUAL MEETING. 159

Spiced pears, Mrs. Frank G. Wood, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville, Ind 50

Spiced cherries, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 00

Second preminm, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville. Ind. 50

Sweet pickles, collection, Mrs. Nancy Grose, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville, Ind 2 00

Pickles, mixed, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, .Jennie H. Broke, Gadaullet, Ind 75

Pickles, cucumber, Mrs. Geo. W. Ililligoss, Shelby ville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind 75

Peach pickles, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. Geo. W. Hilligoss, Shelby ville, Ind 75

Pear pickles, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. V. L. Wilson, Connersville, Ind 75

Tomato catsup, Mrs. R. L. Hurlbert, Malott Park, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. I. M. Porter, Indianapolis 50

Cucumber catsup, Mrs. W. A. Ford, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Elinore B. Ford, Indianapolis 50

Chili sauce, Mrs. R. L. Hurlbert, Malott Park, Ind 1 00

Second premium, INIrs. I. M. Porter, Indianapolis 50

Boston baked beans, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Frank C. Stewart, Indianapolis 50

Gelatine dessert, in any form, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis.... 1 50

Second premium, A. .1. Voris, Indianapolis •. . . . 75

Collection French candies, home-made, Miss L. Hollingsworth,

Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. I. M. Porter, Indianapolis 75

Collection tathes, home-made. Miss L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis. 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. Franlv C. Stewart, Indianapolis 75

Jellies, collection, Mrs. V. L. Wilson, Connersville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Mary McVey, Castleton, Ind 2 00

Preserves, collection, Mrs. V. L. AVilson, Connersville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Jennie H. Broke, Gadaullet, Ind 2 00

Fruit butters, collection, Mrs. Bettie Clore, Bargersville, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Jennie H. Broke, Gadaullet, Ind 2 00

Canned fruit, collection, Jennie H. Broke, Gadaullet, Ind 5 00

Second premium, Mrs. V. L. Wilson, Connersville, Ind. 2 00

PROFESSIONAL COOKING.

Best collection of cakes, Mrs. Frank G. Wood, Indianapolis $2 50

Second premium, Martha Luking, Bicknell, Ind 1 25

Best collection of candies, Mrs. E. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 2 50

Second premium, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 1 00

Fanciest gelatine dessert, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indianapolis 2 00

160 BOAUt) OF AGRtCULTUKE.

Secoud premium, Mrs. E. B. Brysuii. Indianapolis 1 (X)

Fancy bread for evening refreshment, Mrs. J. B. Powers, Indian-
apolis 1 50

Secoud premium. Miss L. Hollingswortli, Indianapolis 75

Fancy dessert for evening refreshment, Mrs. .T.*B. Powers, Indi-
anapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 50

Fancy relish for evening refreshment. Mrs. .1. B. Powers, Indi-
anapolis 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 50

ART.

CLASS LIX— Knitting and Crotchet Work.

(Mrs. W. L. Berryman, Judge, Tipton, Ind.)

Infant's shirt, Mrs. W. L. Wilson. Connersville, Ind $1 00

Second premium,* Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 75

Infant's socks, display, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 75

Pair silk mittens, hand knit. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, Quincy, 111 75

Pair silk stockings, hand knit, C. C. Burns, Greeitsburg, Ind 2 00

Second premium Mrs. L. K. Rockwell, Quincy. Ill 1 00

Infant's crochet sacque, Mary .1. Lynch. Kokomo, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 75

Couch cover, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, Quincy, 111 2 00

Second pi-emium. Miss Anna Miller. Quincy, 111 1 00

Crochet skirt, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, Quincy, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Silk purse. Lulu McMullen. Charleston, 111 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 50

Crotchet bedspread, :\Irs. L. E. Rockwell. Quincy, 111 2 00

Second premium, Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 1 00

Infant's silk cap, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, Quincy, 111 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 75

Ladies' shawl, knit, A. M. Klein. Crawfordsville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mary J. Lynch, Kokomo, Ind 75

Ladies' shawl, crochet, second premium, Mary J. Lynch, Kokomo,

Ind 75

Crochet slippers. INIary ,T. I>ynch. Kokomo. Ind 1 50

Second premium. Miss L. Ilolliugsworth, Indianapolis 75

Annual meeting.

161

CLASS LX— Lace. Hand Made.

(Mrs. W. L. Berryman, Judge, Tipton, Ind.)

Lace, Battenburg, C. C. Burns, Greensburg, Ind .$1 50

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Lace, Point, Miss Fannie Miner, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Lulu McMullen, Cliarleston, 111 1 00

Lace, Duchess, C. C. Burns, Greenslnirg, Ind 1 50

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Lace, Honiton, second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute,

Ind 1 00

Lace, Flemish, Flora V. Greenstreet, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 OO

Lace, Bruges, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 50

Lace, Applique, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 50

Second premium, C. C. Burns, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Lace di-esser scarf. Miss Anna Miller, Quincj', 111 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Lace table cover, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Elinor B. Ford, Indianapolis 1 00

Lace center piece, C. C. Burns, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, (ireensburg, Ind 75

Lace sideboard scarf, second premium, C. C. Burns, Greensburg,

Ind 75

Lace collar, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfield, Ohio 1 00

Lace handkerchief, second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre

Haute, Ind 75

Best article not mentioned in this class. Miss Fannie Miner, Indian-
apolis 1 50

Second premium. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 1 00

Best display of laces, Mrs. J. T. Henderson, Covington, Ind 4 00

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 2 00

CLASS LXI— Embroidery, Hand Made.

(Mrs. W. L. Berryman, Judge, Tipton, Ind.)

Delft, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Jewel, Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Iridescent, Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Mary R. Carver, Indianapolis 1 00

Ideal Honiton, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind : 2 00

11— Board of A.

162 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Second premium, Lulu McMulleu, Charleston, 111 1 00

Cotton, Mrs. C. W. Vance, Paris, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. H. D. Field, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Kensington, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 'J 00

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Rope silk, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 2 00

Second premium. Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 1 00

Roman, 0. C. Burns, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Second px'emium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Outline, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 1 50

Second premium, C. C. Burns, Greensburg, Ind 75

Embroidery on bolting cloth, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind. ... 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Embroidery on chamois, Mrs. Mary R. Garver, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Queen Anne darning, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 2 00

Second premium. Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 1 00

Decore, Mary J. Lynch, Kokomo, Ind 1 50

Lunch set, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Doily set, Mrs. H. D. Field, Greensburg Ind 2 00

Second premium, Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 1 00

Linen tablecloth and six uapkins, Mrs. Jennie Ti'oemel, Indian-
apolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 3 00

Hostess cloth, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Tray cloth, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 1 50

Second premium, A. M, Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 75

Skirt, silk embroidery, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Tipton, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Infant's shawl, silk embroidery, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, Quincy, 111. . 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Infant's cap, silk embroidery, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 50

Second premium. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 75

Sideboard scarf, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 1 00

Dresser furnishings, four pieces. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111. ... 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 1 00

Couch pillow. Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. J. L. Stout, Jeffersonville, Ind 3 00

Toilet cushion, new style, L. K. Roney, Troy, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. Frank G. Wood, ln<lia»iii])()lis 2 00

Table cover. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 3 00

Second premium, C. C. Burns, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

ANNUAL MEETING. '163

Table center, embroidered, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky .... 2 00

Second premium, Sisters of St. Joseph, Indianapolis 1 00

Handlvercliief case, Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 75

Glove case, Mrs. Geo. K. Brittain, Dayton, Ohio 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 75

Picture frame, embroidered. Lulu McMullen. Charleston, 111 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. E. Roclvwell, Quincy, 111 75

Bulgarian work, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 1 50

Second premium. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 75

College pillow, Mrs. Maude Everett, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Maude Everett, Indianapolis 1 00 ■

Best specimen not mentioned in this class, Mrs. R. H. Tall)utt, Lex-
ington, Ky 1 50

Second premium. Miss Nellie Leeson, Indianapolis 1 00

CLASS LXII— Sewing, Machine and Hand.
(Mrs. W. L. Berryman, .ludgo, Tipton, Ind.)

MACHINE WORK.

Display of ladies' underwear, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Greensburg, Ind. . $3 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell. Quincy, 111 1 50

Ladies' tea jacket, Mrs. E. B. Bryson, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. Hollingsworth, Indianapolis 1 00

HAND WORK.

Hemstitching, specimen, Mrs. H. D. Field, Greensburg, Ind 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Hemstitching, silk, not handkerchief, Mrs. AVm. Welch, Indian-
apolis 2 00

Hemstitching, linen, not handkerchief, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg,

Ind 2 00

Second premium. Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 1 00

Drawn work, Mexican, Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. H. D. Field, Greensburg, Ind 1 OO

Infant's outfit, complete, most sensible and neat, Mrs. C. Dille,

Greensburg, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. H. D. Field, Greensburg, Ind". 2 00

CLASS LXIII— Ladies' Fancy Work.

(Mrs. W. L. Berryman, Judge, Tipton, Ind.)

Couch pillow, most sensible. Lulu McMullen, Charleston, 111 $1 50

Second premium, Winifred Austin, Crawfordsville, Ind 75

164 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Infant's nursery basket, Mrs. L. Brown, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 00

Booli cover, linen, Mary J. Lynch, Kokomo, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 75

Lnncli set, Mrs. L. E. Roclcwell, Quincy, 111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. R. H. Talbutt, Lexington, Ky 1 00

Doilies, not embroidered, Mrs. H. D. Field, Greensliurg, Ind 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 75

Fancy apron, Mrs. C. Dille, Greensburg, Ind 1 50

Second i)remium, Mrs. L. Hollingswortli, Indianapolis 75

Kitchen apron, most practical, Mrs. Geo. E. Brittaiu. Dayton, Ohio 1 50

Second premium, Helen N. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 75

Table cover, not embroidered. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. A. Moore, Terre Haute, Ind 75

Table center, not embroidered, 0. C. Burns, Greensburg, In<l 1 50

Second premium, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, (juiney. 111 75

Fancy opera bag, Mrs. Mary R. GaFver, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium. Lulu McMullen, Charleston, III 75

Laundry bag, Mary J. Lynch, Kokomo, Ind 1 50

Second premium. Miss Anna Miller, Quincy. Ill 75

Quilt, silk, needlework, Miss Anna Miller, Quincy, 111 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. L. E. Rockwell, Quincy, 111 2 00

CLASS LXIV— For Amateurs Exclusively.

(Laura A. Fry, Judge, Lafayette, Ind.)

Best display pictures, 3i^xS%, Benj. W. Douglass, Indianapolis. ... $3 00.

Second premium, H. P. Dahlen, Terre Haute, Ind 2 00

Best display of pictures, 31/1x4^4, H. P. Dahlen. Terre Haute, Ind. . 3 00

Second premium, Benj. W. Douglass, Indianapolis 2 00

Best display of pictures, 4x5, Benj. W. Douglass, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Jas. E. Taggart, Delaware, Ohio 2 00

Best display of pictures, 4%x4i4, Miss JNIinnie B. Akass, Chicago,

111 3 00

Best display of pictures, 5x7, Jas. E. Taggart, Delaware, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, H. P. Dahlen, Terre Haute, Ind 2 00

Best display of pictures, Gi/.x8Vi;. H. P. Dahlen, Terre Haute, Ind. . 3 00

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind . 2 OO

Best specimen, 3i/4x4i4, Jas. E. Taggart, Delaware, Ohio 1 50

Second premium, H. P. Dahlen, Terre Haute, Ind 75

Best specimen, 4x5, Benj. W. Douglass. Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, H. P. Dahlen, Terre Haute, Ind 75

Best specimen, 4J4x4i4, Benj. W. Douglass, Indianapolis 1 50

Second premium, Jas. E. Taggart, Delaware, Ohio 75

ANNUAL MEETING. 165

Best specimen, 5x7, H. P. Dahloii, Terre Haute, Intl 1 50

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 75

Best specimen. 6i,4xSV^, Jas. E. "Taggai-t. Delaware, Ohio 1 50

Second premium, A. M. Klein, Crawfordsville, Ind 75

CLASS LXV— Decorative Art Work.

(Laura A. Fry, Judge, Lafayette, Ind.)

Wood carving, specimen, John W. Myers. Vincennes, Ind $4 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 2 00

Tapestry painting. Miss Minnie B. Akass. Chicago, 111 6 00

Second premium. Mrs. William Welch, Indianapolis 4 00

Best bon-bon, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 2 00

Decorated tray, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind 2 00

Second premium. Mrs. AVm. Welch. Indianapolis 1 00

Pyrography, specimen, leather, Harold M. Gusdorf, Indianapolis. . 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Frank G. Wood, Indianapolis 1 00

Pyrography, specimen, wood, Harold M. Gusdorf, Indianapolis. ... 2 00

Second premium. L. A. Wilson, Indianapolis 1 00

Pyrography, display, L. A. Wilson, Indianapolis 3 00

Second pi*emium, Mrs. Robt. Adolph, Indianapolis 1 50

CLASS LX VI— Paintings and Drawings— Amateur.

(Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Judge. Greenfield, Ind.)

Portrait in oil, from life, Miss Minnie B. Akass. Chicago, 111 $6 00

Second premium. H. E. Summers, Indianapolis 3 00

Portrait in crayon, from life. Miss Minnie B. Akass. Chicago. 111. . . 4 00

Second premium. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Portrait in pastel, from life. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111. .. 4 00

Second premium. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Portrait in water colors from life. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago,

111 5 00

Second premium. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago. Ill 2 50

Ideal head in oil, H. E. Summers, Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 1 50

Ideal head in crayon. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank. Des Moines. Iowa 1 50

Ideal head in water colors. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111. .. . 2 00

Second premium, Winifi^d Austin. Crawfordsville. Ind 1 00

Ideal head, pastel. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Group figure in oil. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 1 50

Second premium, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago. Ill 1 50

166 BOARD OF AGEICULTURE.

Ideal figure in crayon, Miss Minnie B. Al^ass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Second premium, H. K Summers, Indianapolis 1 00

Group figure in water colors, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111. . . 2 00

Second premium, Winifred Austin, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Specimen, flowers in oil, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 50

Second premium, Mrs. Geo. E. Brittain, Dayton, Ohio 1 (»(>

Display, flowers in oil. Miss Minnie R. Aknss. Cliicago, 111 2 50

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Spriugtield, Ohio 1 00

Specimen, flowers in water colors. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago,

111 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Mary R. Garver, Indianapolis 1 00

Specimen, fruit in oil, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 50

Second premium, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Specimen, J^ruit in water colors, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfleld,

Ohio 2 00

Second premium, Winifred Austin, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Specimen, vegetable in oil, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville,

Ind 2-50

Second premium, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111. 1 00

Specimen, vegetable in water colors, second premium. Miss Minnie

B. Akass, Chicago, 111 1 00

Display, fruit or vegetable, oil. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111. 2 OU
Display, fruit or vegetable in water colors, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter,

Springfleld, Ohio 4 (M>

Second premium. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Specimen, animal in oil. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 50

Second premium. Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfleld, Ohio 1 00

Specimen, animal in water colors. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago,

111 2 OO

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la 1 (X)

Specimen, game in oil. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 50

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter Springfield, Ohio 1 00

Specimen, game in water colors, second premium. Miss Minnie B.

Akass, Chicago, 111 . 1 00

Specimen, still life in oil, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfield, Ohio. . 2 50

Second premium, Winifred Austin, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Specimen, still life, water colors, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfield,

Ohio 2 00

Specimen, liTudsciipe in oil, H. E. Summers. Indianapolis 2 50

Second premium, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind.... 1 00
Specimen, landscape in water colors, L. M. Churbuck, Brockton,

Mass 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

Display, landscape paintings, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111. . 8 00

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la 4 00

ANNUAL, MEETING.

167

Summer scene in oil. Miss Minnie Aliass, Chicago, III 2 50

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la 1 00

Summer scene in water colors, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la. . 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind 1 00

-Autumn scene in oil, H. E. Summers, Indianapolis 2 50

Second premium, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 1 00

Autumn scene, water colors, L. A. Wilson. Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la 1 00

Winter scene in oil. Miss Minnine B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 50

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la 1 00

Winter scene in water colors, L. M. Churbuck, Brocton, Mass 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfield Ohio 1 00

Marine scene in oil. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 2 50

Second premium, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la 1 00

Marine scene, water colors. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, III 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Mary R. Garver, Indianapolis 1 00

Interior scene, oil, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville, Ind 3 00

Second premium. Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 1 50

Interior scene, water colors, L. M. Churbuck, Brockton, Mass 2 00

Second premium, Miss Minnie B. Akass, Chicago, 111 1 00

Specimen, pencil drawing, Mrs. Francis Abraham, Crawfordsville,

Ind 1 00

Second premium, L. M. Churbuck, Brockton, Mass 75

Specimen, pen and ink sketch, Fannie H. Frank, Des Moines, la. . . 1 00

Second premium, D. M. Churlmck, Brockton, INIass 75

Display, pen and ink sketch, second premium, Miss Minnie B.

Akass, Chicago, 111 2 00

Drawing, charcoal, from antique, specimen, II. E. Summers,

Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfield, Ohio 2 00

Best display of pastels, second premium, Miss Minnie B. Akass,

Chicago, 111 2 00

Best entire exhibit, paintings and drawings. Miss Minnie B. Akass,

Chicago, 111 10 00

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. N. Hunter, Springfield, Ohio 5 00

CLASS LXVII— Paintings and Drawings— Professional.

(Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Judge, Greenfield, Ind.)

Portrait in oil, made in past two years, Fred Vance, Crawfords-
ville, Ind $15 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 8 00

Portrait in watercolors, Agnes C. Schmidt, Indianapolis 10 00

Second premium, Sisters of St. Francis, Indianapolis 5 00

168 BOARD OF AGRICULTUKE.

Portrait in crayon, Fred Vance, Crawfordsville, Ind {> ()0

Second premium. Mrs. H. AY. Barnitz, Url)ana. Oliio 3 00

Portrait in pastel, Mrs. C. K Spalir, Indianapolis 10 00

Second premium, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz, Urbana, Ohio 5 00

Ideal head in oil, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 6 00"

Second premium, Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 3 00

Ideal head in water colors, Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la 2 00

Ideal figure in oil, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle. Ind 6 00

Second premium, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz, Urbana, Ohio 3 00

Group figure in oil, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle. Ind 5 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. E. Spahr. Indianapolis 2 50

Ideal figure in water colors. Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. R. Galpin, Indianapolis 2 00

Group figure in water colors, Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. R. Galpin, Indianapolis 2 00

Specimen, flowers in oil, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la 4 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle. Ind 2 00

Specimen, flowers in water colors, H. V. Palmer, Indianapolis. ... 3 50

Second premium, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la 2 00

Display, flowers in water colors, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la. .. . 5 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 3 00

Specimen, fruit, oil, Fred Vance, Crawfordsville, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 2 00

Specimen, fruit in water colors, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la. ... 3 50

Second premium, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz, Urbana, Ohio 2 00

Specimen, vegetable in oil, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind. ... 4 00

Second premium, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la 2 00

Specimen, vegetable in water colors, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la. 3 50

Second premium, Mrs. Robt. Adolpli, Indianapolis 2 00

Display, fruit or vegetable in oil, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz. Urbana. Ohio (3 00
Display, fruit or vegetable in water colors, Mrs. W. R. Galpin.

Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. K Spahr, Indianapolis 3 00

Animal in oil, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la 4 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 2 00

Animal in water colors, G. V. Strauss, Crawfordsville, Ind 3 50

Second premium, Mrs. W. R. Galpin, Indianapolis 2 00

Game, oil, Mrs. Marie Folger, Marion, Ind 4 00

Second premium, H. V. Palmer, Indianapolis 2 0C«

Game, water colors, Mrs. W. R. Galpin, Indianapolis 3 50

Second premium, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines. la 2 00

Still life, in oil, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin. New Castle, Ind 2 (K)

Still life, water colors. Joe L. Frank. Des Moines, la 3 50

ANNUAL MEETING.

169

Second premium, Mrs. Robt. Adolph. Indianapolis 2 00

Specimen, landscape in water colors, G. V. Sti'auss, Crawfordsville,

Ind 3 50

Second premium, Joe L. Fraalv, Des Moines, la 2 00

Specimen, landscape, oil, H. V. Palmer, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Fred Vance, Crawfordsville, Ind 2 00

Display, landscape paintings, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind. G 00

Second premium, Mrs. Marie Folger, Marion, Ind 3 00

Interior scFne, oil, Mrs. Marie Folger, Marion, Ind 4 50

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin. New Castle, Ind 2 00

Interior scene, water colors, Helen JM. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind. . 4 50

Second premium, Mrs. W. R. Galpin, Indianapolis 2 00

Drawing from antique, head. Mrs. C. E. Spalir, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Marie Folger, Marion. Ind 2 00

Drawing, from antique, tigure, Mrs. C. E. Spabr, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 2 00

Drawing, animal, Mrs. C. E. Spahr, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz. Urbana, Ohio 2 00

Drawing, architectural, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 4 00

Drawing, mechanical, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 4 00

Second premium, Joe L. Frank, Des Moines, la 2 00

Pen and ink draAA'ing, Mrs. Marie Folger, Marion. Ind 2 00

Second premium, Helen M. Goodwin, New Castle, Ind 1 00

Charcoal drawing from life, Fred Vance, Crawfordsville, Ind 3 00

Second-premium, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz, Urbana, Ohio 2 00

Best display of pastels, Mrs. Marie Folger. Marion. Ind 4 00

Second premium. Mrs. C. E. Spahr. Indianapolis 2 00

Best display of crayons, Mrs. H. W. Barnitz. Urbana. Ohio 4 00

Second premium, Helen M. GoodAvin, New Castle, Ind 2 00

Best entire exhibit paintings and drawings. Helen M. Goodwin,

New Castle, Ind 12 00

Second premium, Mrs. C. E. Spalir. Indi.uiaiiolis 6 00

CLASS LXVIII— China— Amateur.

(Laura A. Fry. Judge. Lafayette. Ind.)

Painting on china, Dresden. Mrs. Mary A. Garver, Indianapolis. . 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. D. Clark. Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, Persian, specimen, L. K. Roney. Troy. Ohio. ... 2 00

Second premium. Josephine B. Stayman. Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, gold relief work, Mrs. ]Mary R. Garver, Indian-
apolis 2 00

Second premium. Flora V. Greenstreet, Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, enamel, Flora V. Greenstreet, Indianapolis.... 2 00

170 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE,

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. Kramer, Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, punch bowl and cups, flowers, second premium,

Mrs. F. E. Wolcott, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, punch bowl and cups, fruit, Mrs. E. P. Thayer,

Greenfield, Ind ; . . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. D. Clark, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, tanlcard and cups, second premium, Mrs. Willis

Fugate, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, claret pitcher, Mrs. E'. P. Thayer, Greenfield,

Ind 4 00

Painting on china, .iardiniere, flowers, L. K. Roney, Troy, Ohio. ... 4 00

Second premium, Elinor B. English, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, Doulton, specimen, Mrs. Willis Fugate, Indian-
apolis 2 00

Second premium, .Tosephine B. Stayman, Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, fruit set, compote and plates, Mrs. Willis

Fugate, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Elinor B. Ford, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, chocolate set, Mrs. Mary K. Garver, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. D. Clarli, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, salad set, Mrs. Mary R. Garver, Indianapolis. . . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Greenfield, Ind 2 00

Painting on china, liln-ary set, Mrs. Daisy C. Altland, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, INIrs. Mary R. Garver, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, tea set, L. K. Roney, Troy, Ohio 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Willis Fugate, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, j-ou]) set, Mrs. E. D. Clark, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Josephine B. Stayman, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, pudding set, Mrs. Willis Fugate, Indianapolis. . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. P. Thayer. Greenfleld, Ind 2 00

Painting on cliina, manicure, Mrs. Willis Fugate, Indianapolis. ... 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. Mary R. Garver, Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, six plates. Flora V. Greenstreet, Indianapolis. . 4 00

Second premium, Josephine B. Stayman, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on cliiu;i, six plates, figure, Mrs. Mary R. Garver, Indian-
apolis 4 00

Second premium, iNIrs. B. D. Clark, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, si.v plates, flowers or fi-uit, Flora V. (Jrcenstreet,

Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, .Mr.s. E. P. Thayer, Greenfield, Ind 2 W)

Ideal head, china or porcelain, Mrs. C^E. Spahr, Indianapolis 2 00

Second ])remium, JMrs. Chas. Kramer, Indianapolis 1 00

Ideal figure, china or jiorcelain, Mrs. Mary R. (Jarver, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, L. K. Roney, Troy, Oliio 1 00

Painting on china, portrait, Mrs. Geo. Brittain, Dayton, Ohio 4 00

ANNUA!. MEETING.

171

Second premium, Mrs. Chas. Kramer, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on cliina, dusted tinting, Mrs. Chas. Kramer, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. D. Clark, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, lustre, Mrs. Mary R. Carver, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. K. I*. Thayer, (ireentield, Ind. . '. 1 00

Painting on china, conventional, Mis. JNlary R. Carver, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, .Tosephine B. Stayman, Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, steni, Mrs. Mary R. Carver, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Josephine P.. Stayman, Indianapolis 1 00

Painting on china, toilet set, L. K. Roney, Troy, Ohio 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. E. D. Clark, Indianapolis 1 50

Painting on china, fish set, Mrs. AVillis Fugate, Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, Mrs. Daisy C. Altland, Indianapolis 2 50

Painting on china, six cups and saucers, Mrs. Mary R. Carver,

Indianapolis 3 00

Second premium, Flora V. Creenstreet, Indianapolis 1 50

Painting on china, three ornamental pieces, L. K. Roney, Troy,

Ohio 3 00

Second premium, Mrs. ('has. Kramer, Indianapolis 1 50

Painting on china, underglaze display, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indian-
apolis 4 00

Second iiremium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, mineral colors, display, second premiums, Mrs.

B. P. Thayer, Greenfield 3 00

Painting on china, under instruction, Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Greenfield,

Ind 5 00

Second premium, .losephine B. Stayman, Indianapolis. 2 50

Best specimen, not mentioned in this class, Mrs. Mary R. Carver,

Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, .losephine P.. Stayman, Indianapolis 1 00

Best entire display of china i)ainting, Mrs. Willis Fugate, Indian-
apolis '. 10 00

Second premium. Flora V. Creenstreet, Indianapolis 5 00

CLASS LXIX— China— Professional.

(Laura A. Frv, Judge, Lafayette, Ind.)

Painting on china, Dresden, specimen, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indian-
apolis $4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, Persian, specimen, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indian-
apolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, lamp, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis. 4 00

172

BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indiauapolis 2 00

Painting on china, tliree ornamental pieces, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox,

Indianapolis (i UU

Second premium, H. V. Palmer, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, relief, gold, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, Doulton, specimen, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indian-
apolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wni. Welch. Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on ehina, enamel. Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 OO

Painting on china, tankard and cups, flowers, Mrs. Minnie AVilcox,

Indianapolis 4 00

Painting on china, tankard and cups, figure, Mrs. W. S. Day, In-
dianapolis ". 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. William Welch, Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, punch bowl and cups. Mrs. Minnie Wilcox,

Indianapolis G 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, poster plaque, game, H. V. Palmer, Indian-
apolis 6 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch. Indianapolis -. . . 3 00

Jardiniere, Mrs. William Welch, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox. Indiauapolis 2 00

Painting on china, claret pitcher and cups, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox,

Indianapolis 6 00>

Second premium, 'Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, chocolate set, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 6 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, tea set, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, salad set, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox. Indianapolis. ... 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indiaiiaitolis 3 00

Painting on china, library set, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis. . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, fruit set, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis. ... 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day. Indiaiiai)olis 3 00

I'ainting on china, pudding set, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis. ... 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, soup set, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 5 00

Second premium, ]Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 2 50

Painting on china, mush and milk set, Mrs. Wm. Welsh. Indian-
apolis 4 00

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Painting on china, six plates, Mrs. Minnie Wik-ox, Indianapolis. . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 2 00

China of conventional design, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis. . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 2 00

Ideal head, china or porcelain, H. V. Palmer, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium. Sisters of St. Francis, Indianapolis 2 00

Ideal figure, china or porcelain, Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis. ... 4 00

Second premium. Sisters of St. Francis, Indianapolis 4 00

Portrait, china, original design. Sisters of St. Francis. Indianapolis 2 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, dusted tinting, Mrs. Wm. Welch. Indianapolis. . 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox. Indianapolis 2 00

Six plates, original design. Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox. Indianapolis 2 00

Decorated water pitcher, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis G 00

Second premium. Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, under instruction, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indian- .

apolis 6 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, six cups and saucers, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox,

Indianapolis B 00

Second premium. Mrs. Wm. Welch, Indianapolis 3 00

Painting on china, punch cups, Mrs. W. S. Day. Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 00

Painting on china, plaque of flowers from nature, H. V. Palmer,

Indianapolis 4 00

Second premium, Mrs. Minnie Wilcox, Indianapolis 2 00

Best entire display china painting. Mrs. Minnie Wilcox. Indian-
apolis 12 00

Second premium, Mrs. W. S. Day, .Indianapolis 6 00

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Indiana Horticultural Society.

Midsummer Meeting at Franklin,
August 12 and 13,

1902.

MORNING SESSION.

The ludiana State Horticultural Society, by invitation received from
the Johnson County Horticultural Society, met at Franklin, Johnson
County, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 12-13, 1902. The Johnson
County Fair Association had suitably adorned their Floral Hall and the

day sessions were held there, and the evening session at — Hall, in

the city.

President Stevens called the meeting to order at 10 o'clock a. m., and
introduced Mr. J. W. Nixon, Mayor, who, in the following words, gave
the Society and its members welcome:

Visiting Members of the State Horticultural Society of Indiana:

Ladies and Gentlemen— It gives me great pleasure to extend to you,
in behalf of the citizens of Franklin, a most hearty welcome. You repre-
sent the most ancient and honorable of vocations. More than sixty cen-
turies old, coeval with man himself and approved of God, as he planted
the first garden eastward in Eden and placed Adam and Eve therein;
but Eve's curiosity and Adam's susceptibility led to the disorganization
of this first horticultural society, and gave birth to its twin sister, agricul-
ture, and since the line of demarcation between the two has been illy
defined. Among the grand galaxy of names emblazoned upon the world's
history, none shine brighter than many of the devotees of horticulture.
While you have an Adam, Noah, Elisha, Amos, Naboth, Boaz, Burns,
Washington, and the Minute Men of the Revolution, who fought from

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INDIANA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 175

Lexington to Yorktown; Lincoln, Garfielcl, Wilson and many others of
lesser fame, you have Cain, the first murderer. King Ahab, Queen Jezebel,
and many others of equal criminal tendencies. But there is no more moral
or religious class than the husbandmen; they live near Nature and Na-
ture's god; they believe in protecting virtue and repressing vice; they be-
lieve that virtue is iml)edded in the very constitution of Nature, and to
ignore this fundamental fact brings in its Avake moral bankruptcy.

No vocation so safe, free and independent as yours; while your mem-
bers are so vast, but rarely does one of them go into bankruptcy, while
ninety-three per cent, of merchants fail to gain a competency. God has
I)erniitted you to live in the grandest age, and in the best government on
the face of the gIo])o. This is an age of mora) purity, activity, and ad-
vancement, and the idle youth mortgages the possibilities of the future,
and vicious habits are but the deadly Upas shadow of moral and financial
death. The man Avho succeeds must not only be equal to the emergency,
but must be able to create an emergency where none exists. Men are not
so much the product of the times as the times are what men make them.
jMen in this age can not rest upon the honors acquired by their ancestors,
or their own past acts, or knowledge; the iiuestion is not what you know,
but Avhat you can do. It is truly an age of the survival of the fittest.
This is pre-eminently the land of the young man; they conduct and con-
trol the affairs of this country as do the young men of no other country
on the globe. Our institutions develop the youth. You have a class of
schools that not only furnish knowledge, but train their students in their
application of it. There is no cutting across lots to success in horticul-
ture, as the most of you well know. You are progressive, and have kept
time with the march of events, and have secured recognition at the hands
of our government, and one of your number is among the advisers of the
chief magistrate of the nation. We have, 1 am informed, an agricultui'al
output of $S,O0l),O<JO,UUO, and Avith five per cent, of the Avorld's population
and seven per cent, of its area, Ave are al)out equal, industrially, to half
the remainder of mankind. Husbandry is the foundation stone of our pi"os-
perity, the keystone in the arch of our government. From the farm come
our greatest thinkers, statesmen, Avarriors and patriots. Around the farm
fireside the mother instills into her sons and daughters the loA^e of God
and country. I look back to the old farm life of my youth Avith great
pleasure; those were halcyon days, oases in the desert of life. I am
most happy to meet you today. AIIoav me to again extend to you, on
behalf of the citizens of our fair city of Franklin, a most hearty welcome.

RESPONSE BY PRESIDENT W. W. STEVENS.

Ladies and Gentlemen— I Avill say in response to the Mayor's address
that if any of us entertained a doubt about meeting with a cordial wel-
come here from the good people of Franklin and Johnson County, I think
that doubt has now been dispelled.

176 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

This State Horticultural Societj- holds two meetings each year, one
of them a winter meeting, at which the discussion of general topics is
indulged in. The election of ofticers and a general management of the
Society is conducted. We hold our summi-r meeting out in different parts
of the State with some local society, upon their invitation, and it is upon
the invitation of the Society of .Johnson County that we are here today.

Horticulture in its broadest sense includes much more than we prob-
ably at first comprehend. In the first place, we have the branch called
pomology, which includes the growth and production of the larger
fruits, the apple, peach, plum, etc. This is probably the leading branch
of horticulture as we find it in this State.

Then we have another branch, garden culture, which includes the
growth of small fruits, vegetables and all kinds of garden products. This
is also a large industry in our State, especially near our towns and vil-
lages. We find it is increasing in the southern part of the State, where
the larger part of the products are now being shipped to northern markets.
This comes second under the general head of horticulture.

Then we have floriculture, a most profitable business for horticultur-
ists in many parts of the State, and it is an important matter in every
home. Not only the farmer's home, but the dwellers of our villages and
cities are interested, or should be interested, in the growing of flowers.
This is something that all are somewhat interested in. We like to see the
long, expansive lawn in front of our residences fittingly set to beds of
flowers. There is nothing that gives the setting to our homes as well:
it gives you an idea of refinement, beauty, fitness, as you approach the
home.

We make this summer meeting an observation meeting. We come
here not only to discuss things of local importance, but to get ob ect les-
sons as well. We hope to get something that we can take home and profit
from in the future. This meeting not only includes the discussion of
topics of interest from those who attend, but we expect to learn from the
environment.

We accept the kindly words of Mayor Dixon and will make ourselves
at home while we are in Franklin and Johnson County. We rest assin-ed
we will try and carry away with us as much information as will probably
be imparted to the people living in this vicinity.

I believe now, without any further remarks, we will get down to busi-
ness. We have quite a lengthy program before us. We must be prompt.
If you have any questions to ask, address them to the Secretary or speaker
who address you. All are cordially invited to take part in our proceed-
ings. We will get down to our program at once, and proceed first with tht-
roll call,

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The following members were present and enrolled under tlieir names:

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Aikens Franklin.

Joe A. Burton Orleans.

Geo. P. Campbell Bloomington.

Riley O. Case Woodruff.

G. N. Campbell Marion.

James R. Clore Jamestown.

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Demaree Morgantown.

Mrs. B. A. Davis Laporte.

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Dawson Indianapolis.

Joseph S. Dinsmore Bloomington.

Mr. and Mrs. Evan B. Davis Cartersburg.

Jesse P. Elliott Alquina.

Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Eickhoff Gallaudet.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Flick Lawrence.

W. H. Fry Greenwood.

Amos Garretson Pendleton.

J. C. Grossman Wolcottville.

J. K. Henby Greenfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Elisha J. Rowland Rowland.

N. C. Haims Pendleton.

E. M. C. Hobbs Salem.

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Henry Soutli Bend.

Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hale Indianapolis.

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Johnson Mooresville.

Thos. J. Kelly Franklin.

J. G. Kingsbury Irv'ington.

J. L. Keacli Indianapolis.

Albert List Franklin.

George N. Moyer Laketon.

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Robison Greenwood.

W. C. Reed Vincennes.

Walter S. Ratliff Richmond.

Jonah Stineman Bennett's Switch.

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stevens Salem.

Evan Swift Franklin.

B. F. Stinger Charlottsville

H. H. Swaim South Bend.

James Troop Lafayette.

G. W. Truex Lockman.

W. D. Thomas Connersville.

J. O. Wilkes Trafalgar.

Wm. M. Waltman Nashville.

W. S .Young Franklin,

12-Board of A.

178 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Pi'esideiit Stevens: 1 will appoint and announce the following com-
mittees:

On Awards- W. C. Reed.

On Flowers— Mrs. E. J. Howiand, MrS: Sylvester Johnson and Mr.
J. C. Grossman.

On Resolutions— Sylvester Johnson. W. S. Ratliff and H. M. Stout.
On Nomenclature— E. Y. Teas and Prof. J. Troop.

On motion Frof. Tioop's address on "The Seventeen Year Locust" was
postponed till this evening and a recess taken till 1:30 o'clock p. m.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Tuesday, 1:30 p. m.

President Stevens: Secretary Flick wants to make some announce-
ments.

Secretary Flick: Wo have enrolled sixty-eight members up to this
time. If any have come in since the noon recess, please let them enroll,
and we invite all who are not members to join our Society. You will
receive all the pul)lications free and help to educate our people in fruit
growing. The membership fee is one dollar, or fifty cents to members of
local societies.

President Stevens: We will now proceed with the program. The first
subject for this afternoon is "Possibilities of Indiana for Apple Growing
on a Commercial Scale." The first paper on this subject will be read by
Mr. .1. B. Burris, of Cloverdale, Ind.

POSSIBILITIES OF INDIANA FOR APPLE GROWING ON A

COMMERCIAL SCALE.

BY J. B. BURRIS, CLOVERDALE.

The members of this Society need not be reminded of the fact so often
demonstrated that Indiana possesses conditions most favoi-able to com-
mercial orcharding. Bvit while such recognized conditions do exist, com-
paratively few have taken advantage of the same. It has been a question
with the writer why so few carry to a realization these opportunities.
Efforts have been made to create an enthusiasm for orchard planting, but
with little success. I feel satisfied that no business could be so success-
fully exploited in favored districts of our State as apple growing. After
noting the gross neglect permitted by the average grower to his orchard.

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I am inclined to believe that orcharding, if carried to a successful venture,
at least at the present time, must be conducted on a large scale, and nec-
essarily a thoroughly practical one. Individuals or companies should
plant large areas, the care of which should be given over to a well-in-
formed, experienced grower.

I feel that a number of successful ventures of this kind would do
more to develop orcharding, and especially apple growing, than all the
agitation given the subject by talking and lecturing upon what we know
to be true. Besides, it would give us a reputation beyond the borders of
the State, attracting buyers of fruit and fruit lands.

Success in apple growing in Indiana can be expressed in one word-
care. Care in selecting locations, care in selecting varieties adapted to
different localities, care in cultivation, including fertilizing, care in spray-
ing, care in packing and marketing. This lack of well-directed effort is
the source of failure of many who engage in apple growing, or any other
business, for that matter.

I feel that it were better, from a commercial standpoint, for the indi-
vidual farmer to plant more extensively than he does, provided, of course,
the planting is .iudiciously done. A great deal of the expense of orcharding
is in the fighting of fungi and insect pests, and this work will be the bet-
ter and more effectively done when more is invested. It is easier to neg-
lect a few trees, thinking them not worth the bother. Besides, pests and
disease are not so prevalent, and trees bear better when planted in larger
areas. Cultivation would porbably be better done in the case of the large
orchard, for tools adapted to the business would l)e purchased. Perhaps
one of the best arguments for extensive planting is in the matter of mar-
keting. Buyers are attracted to districts where large orchards abound
and where these orchards are limited to a few varieties. Transportation
in this State is now a minor consideration.

Thousands of acres of cheap lands suitable for apple growing could
be made valuable in eight years, yielding creditable revenues to the State
and the owner. I have no desh-e to give an optimistic coloring to the
business of apple growing in a commercial way, for, like all ventures, it
is beset with reverses and diUieulties. But it does seem that with suitable
land selling at from ten to fifteen dollars per acre that m a few years'
time can be made to realize three times its former value, there is not
much of an element of cliance. Recently a small grower in my own
neighborhood sold his orchard of fruit at one dollar per bushel on the
tree, the buyer taking all risks; and an inferior quality of Maiden Blush
is retailing at the present time in the Indianapolis market at forty cents
per peck".

The hillside farmer of Indiana must of necessity quit grain growing
because of wasted fertility. Let us insist that he engage in apple grow-
ing. I know a vast deal of matter has been written, much of it presented
to this Society, in the same strain as this paper.

180 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

1 have wondered if there was any new or novel method by whic-h the
importance of the subject of apple growing could be presented to the
farming and landholding class of our State. Perhaps there is no better
way than has been suggested, viz.: Let each enthusiastic horticulturist
present an object lesson to those about him and hope for good and lasting
results.

President Stevens: We will now hear a paper on the same subject by
F. M. Buker.

POSSIBILITIES OF COMMERCIAL APPLE GROWING

IN INDIANA.

BY F. M. BUKER, ROJUE CITY.

Endeavoring to comply with the request for a paper on the possibili-
ties of Indiana for growing apples on a commercial scale, will state that
I am unacquainted with the southern and central belts of the State, never
having visited either, and from personal observation knoAv nothing of the
capabilities of those sections for apple growing. I have grown applet to
a limited extent in the northern Ijelt of the State, and have observed the
system of apple gi'owers in the past and which is still much practiced,
namely, to plant the tree and let nature do the rest. That method thirty
or forty years ago gave the early planters an abundance of excellent fruit,
but owing to a change in conditions, obvious to all apple growers, the
method is not now producing the results it formerly did, and the scarcity
of good apples and the exorl)itant price they command ougin to suggest
the necessity of a better method of production.

The commercial grower has found that better method, and will gro\v
the commercial apples of northern Indiana, unless the private gTOwers
adopt the methods which give success to the commercial grower. The
northern belt of the State, situated on the great glacial drift which covers
bedrock to a depth of several hundred feet, with an average elevation
of nearly 900 feet above the gulf climate, modified by proximity to the
great lakes, and not subject to destructive spring frost, presents an in-
viting field for the Ial)ors of the commercial grower of apples.

President Stevens: Mr. Wallman, ot Nashville, a successful apple
grower, will read the next paper.

INDIANA HOETICTJLTijRAL SOCIETY. 181

t»OSSIBIIJTIES OF INDIANA FOK GROWING APPLES ON
A COMMERCIAL SCALE.

BY WM. M. WALTMAN, NASHVILLE.

When our forefathers came to the State of Indiana, sixty, seventy and
eighty years ago, in the southern portion of the State they found a soil
and climate that was suitable to the growth of timber. The hills and
the valleys were covered with an immense growth of poplar, walnut, oak,
beech, sugar, lynn, hickory and other timber, and among this growth
could be found wild fruits of crab apples, persimmons, grapes, blackber-
ries, sarvises, hawes, huckleberries and many others.

The lay of the land is rolling and hilly, with here a high peak, yondev
a ridge dividing the waters of the various streams winding their courses
to the Ohio river, and arms from these ridges are putting out every few
rods, and between each arm is a deep gulch or ravine which form the feed-
ers for the streams. So that the surface oi the land in the southern part
of the State is uneven and what is termed "hilly," thereby giving the lands
the best surface drainage possible, nnd not only a surface drainage, but
also the deep gulches leading down from these high ridges give's a good
atmospheric drainage. The soil is of the red, yellow and white clay mix-
ture underlaid first with a shale of sandstone which, when exposed to thb
air or freezing, dissolves and becomes soluble, and is rich in the fertilizing
qualities that produce timber growth. After you get below the shale, then
you strike sand or limestone, which has large crevices or seams and per-
mits the roots of trees to penetrate its seams or crevices, from whence
they draw very rich support, giving them a most vigorous and healthy
growth.

The climate is of the medium, having in the winter season from
freezing to zero, and sometimes ten or fifteen below, and in spring, sum-
mer and fall nice, lovely and balmy temperature, from freezing to ninety
degrees, and in extreme cases may reach the one hundred mark. The sea-
sons are supplied, usually, with a sufBcient amount of moisture, and
droughts seldom or never occur of long enough dvu'ation to kill or injure
the strong and healthy timber, and in the spring following one of the
seasons that we term a drought the timber will put forth her foliage
strong and vigorous.

The lands above described are cheap, and thousands of acres of the
unimproved lands can be bought for from five to ten dollars per acre. It
is true that most of the merchantable timber from said lands has been
removed, and the forest fires have destroyed many other trees, but the
land being of such nature, soon puts forth a new growth of timber, and
fields and plats that have been cleared and "turned out" for a few years

182 ^ BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

now look as if they had never been in a state of cultivation, and would
be taken by many to have their virgin timber remaining.

The surrounding- scenery is beautiful, grand and healthy; yonder to
your right is a high and lofty ridge over 1,000 feet above the sea level;
near by a deep gulch hundreds of feet deep; in front a sparkling stream
winding its way to the Ohio, with rich, fertile valleys suitable for corn,
wheat, oats and rye; and to the left and all around you may be seen the
curling smoke from the trains, steamboats and factories at Indianapolis,
Franklin, Columbus, Martinsville, Bloomington, Bedford, Seymour, New
Albany, Madison and many other places that tell us that there are many
persons that would like to have a good luscious apple to eat.

Such as I have partially described is the condition of the soil, the lay
of the lands, the climate and the fertility of the soil for growing timbers
and fruit, the beautiful seasons and surroundings, the vine-clad hills and
. valleys being equal to that of Italy. While the low black and rich lands
of the valleys and prairies are the places for raising corn, wheat and
other cereals; yet the conveniences of market, the vigorous and healthy
growth of the few apple trees that have been planted, the beautiful color,
sweet flavor and abundance of the fruit they bear, tell us that the "possi-
bilities of growing apples in southern Indiana on a comm.rrcial scale" Is
good— yes, very good, and only need the nerve and pluck of some future
"Johnnie Appleseed with one pocket filled with appleseed ana the other
with his Bible," to come again and demonstrate that those hills and ridges
are the places intended by the Great Architect for the raising of apples.

DISCUSSION.

T. A. Burton: Mr. President— In considering the possibility of the land
and the people, I believe so far as the land is concerned the possibility of
Indiana for growing apples is equal to that of any land on earth. But
so far as the people are concerned, there is not much hope. They are
slow to take a hold. We need more Yankees among them,

Wm. M. Waltman: One time I was standing on the s.treet in the city
of Columbus, and my attention was called to the people that were pass-
ing me. 1 began to think of what they were talking about, and I listened,
and to my surprise nine out of every ten were talking how to make a
dollar. Show the people how to gTow apples, and that the applei? will
produce the dollar. I took a piece of land that would not sell for taxes.
I bought it in for the walnut trees that wer.e on it. I put out an orchard
on that land. The flrst crops I got off of it lirought me iplOO an acre.
That's the way to give it a start. Show them it will produce apples, and
that apples will produce the money.

Mr. Kiiigsbui-y: T.et us hear from Mr. I'Mick.

W. B. Flick: I think Mr. Burton has tonclied one point of the ques-
tion, a very important one; so did Mr. Waltman. All we need to do is to

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convince people that there is money in it, and we can best do that by-
object lessons. Of course, you do not want to, and I do not want to
start the object orchards, but it ought to be done in every community.
Now, the conditions that surround apple growing are dilTereut from what
they were a few years ago. Eight or ten years ago all of you know that
in an apple year we could not dispose of all of them; they were not
prolitable; we could not sell them because of a gorged market, and had
to lose many from the fact that there was no way of keeping them. We
now have cold storage within reach of every part of the State. Apples
can be kept from summer to summer as good as they were when they
came from the trees. This, you will readilj^ see, gives us a chance to
keep them without flooding the market. There is ready sale in Indianapo-
lis, Chicago and every other large city. There may be others where there
is a slight demand for apples in cold storage. Indianapolis and Chicago,
I am informed, never had as many apples in cold storage as they wanted,
and Mr. Burton and Mr. Waltman have shown, and I think I have myself,
that apple growing in Indiana can be made very profitable. There is
nothing that one can put his land to that will bring him any more money
than apple growing. I have an orchard of fifteen acres that was planted
in 1875. I have had one total failure. Kvery other year except that one
1 have made money enough to pay all expenses and have something be-
sides. My orchard has been bearing twenty years. The general average
year after year is about .$00 an acre above expenses. I paid $05 an acre
for my land and put it out. It is worth now perhaps .$100 or $125 without
the fruit. I make nearly my land back every year. It is not the hard,
intricate matter it is supposed to be. Any person with good common sense
can attend to it. All he has to do is to have the energy and a liking for
his liusiness. I believe that Indiana possesses advantages for apple grow-
ing that no other State west of the Allegheny mountains possesses. She
has the climate and soil. It has been demonstrated by the above showing.
She has the market from the west and east, north and south. She has a
market at home wiiich will consume all the apples that Indiana can grow
for yenrs to come. 1 am anxious about this matter, and would be glad
to see Indiana wake up to her possibilities in apple growing.

President Stevens: Does central Illinois possess any better advan-
tages for apple growing than most of Indiana, and why is it that the fruit
industry along the apple growing line is more thoroughly tested, and the
apples are larger than we are growing?

W. B. Flick: It appears they grow fine apples in central and south-
ern Illinois. Their land is, perhaps, a great deal of it like southern Indi-
ana; they are subject to pests and conditions that we are not. Their
apples mature earlier than ours; thereby less valuable for cold storage.
They are further away from the eastern market. I don't think they can
excel us in quality and color. They may have larger apples, but for qual-
ity and color they can not excel us.

184 BOAED OF AGRICULTUEE.

President Stevens: Let us hear from Mr. Burton.

Joseph A. Burton: I don't know what you want to hear. I am mak-
ing money out of my orchard. Mine is an object orchard. I go around and
tell people to come and see it. I am more than maliing the money on my
orcliard, I am getting enjoyment. There is a difference between our peo-
ple and the Illinois people. Over in Illinois every tree is a Ben Davis.
We don't have to grow Ben Davis. We can grow better kinds, but our
people don't do it. I don't know how to explain. You will have to make
them understand the fun and the profit of apple growing.

Prof. Troop: I have tried for a good many years to make the people
believe that Indiana was a good fruit growing State. It seems to me
that there are four conditions that are necessary in growing fruit-
climate, soil, location, and the proper kind of a man. Perhaps they ought
to be reversed. I flunk that the greater portion of this State is good for
apple growing, except, perhaps, througli the northwestern part. Our
State is not entirely in the fruit growing section, but through the north-
east, the east and the southern part of the State I don't believe
you can find better fruit growing laud anywhere than we have in
those localities, both in regard to soil and location. If there is intelli-
gence and work brought to bear there is no reason why we should not
gi'ow apples equally with Illinois, Ohio and Iowa, Many varieties we
can grow much better than they can with their conditions. It seems to
me that success in .apple growing from a commercial standpoint is sure,
and the only thing that seems to be lacking is men— men with the proper
makeup. Many men plant orchards and expect them to take care of
themselves, and then wonder why they don't make money out of them.
Wherever I have traveled where a man has planted an orchard and taken
care of it, he is making money. This year they have good crops of apples,
bringing a good price, and the same result will be found every year to a
greater or less extent.

Mr. Kingsbury: Orchards that have been properly taken cai'e of have
been showing a good degree off-prolit to the owner, but that is not the
experience this year, and I doubt if it is Prof. Troop's. I would like for
him to point to a single orchard that is like anything in full bearing. I
visited one of the orchards, kept by one of the best apple growers in the
State, a few weeks ago, and the orchard certainly has not anything to
complain of in the way of soil or care that an orchard requires, and he
has not ten trees in his whole orchard that ai'e anything like being full:
only one variety would give him a profitable crop this year. Maiden's
Blush is the only apple doing any good this year.

Mr. Hobl)s: I can tell of one instance coming to my observation re-
cently, and that is some Winesap apple trees on Mr. S 's place. I was

there some weeks ago. Mr. S. pointed out some trees that had borne

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continuously good crops for five years. These trees, however, have had
the best care; they had been sprayed and thinned so the trees were not
allowed to exceed themselves. They were leady for business next year,
same as this year. The trees overbear themselves, and in a case lilie
last year we have a failure. It was a miracle for the tree to pull through
the extreme drought. We did not expect fruit the following year.

E. Y. Teas: I don't believe any one with common sense expects h
crop of apples every year, but then there are many places in Indiana
where apples bear plentifully and are nice. There are plenty of places
where orchards do first rate. In our own Wayne County, along the
sfreams on the first and second bottoms, there are orchards which after
a few years never do any good, but on the hills they do first rate. A man'
has to select certain localities for growing fruit. He has to use common
sense. In the growing of apples, especially in the central and northern
part, my observation is that success is not so certain as it is on the hill
lands in the southern part. I think one reason why it seems to me that
Illinois is ahead of Indiana is that the people are better informed on apple
gi'owing. I thinlv that a great many of the Hoosiers, especially in the
southern part of the State, lack enterprise.

Mr. Little: I think we all ought to be very well satisfied with the
apple crop this year, when we take into consideration the extreme drought
we had last j^ear. Trees can not have a good crop where they are allowed
to overbear.

Mr. Elliott: I will say a few words on this subject. I went to spray-
ing my orchards. Two of them I sprayed this year thoroughly, and I
have a good crop of apples; two of them I did not spray, and I have no
apples in them. I have more apples, with the exception of one individual,
than all others in the whole township. I was offered $1,000 for ninety
trees. If there is not money in that, then I don't know what there is money
in. There is a v/ay of leading a boy or even a girl to like apple growing;
give them an interest in what you have. If you make them do the work
and take all the money, they, of course, will become discouraged. I have
gotten so old I can not climb trees any more. I have a granddaughter
keeping house for me; she climbs the trees and saws the limbs off
when I direct her. Some people ask her if she is not ashamed
to do that. She says: "I am not ashamed to do anything for
gi-andpa." I also have a grandson, and we live only five miles
from Connersville. I give that boy all the strawberries he can sell,
so I am trying to teach him how to do business. He is selling
apples while I am here today. We had a storm Sunday; Vv'e picked up
thirty or forty bushels of apples. That boy is taking them to Conners-
ville, getting one dollar a bushel for windfalls. Where they are not
spraying the codling moth has ruined the apples entirely. My apples are

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fair all over. If you spray a tree, let me tell you one thing: You must
get all around that tree and throw the spray thoroughly all over. I take
my paris green and mix it up in one-half-gallou cans and let it stand for
about five or six days before I want to use it. For 300 gallons of water
I take three pounds of paris green and three pounds of arsenic. I put the
arsenic in salsoda and boil for aii hour, let stand five or six days, then
add twelve or fifteen pounds of sulphate of copper and as much lime
as I want to for pears. I don't think I have seen a dozen worms in all
the pears. I have fifty peach trees. There is one thing about them, they
hold the spray better than an apple.

Prof. Troop: I would like to ask some of those old apple growers
if there is any good reason why an apple tree will not bear every year?

A Member: They just won't do it. I have a Jeniton tree which bears
every other year, aud always has done so for forty years.

A Member: I have been cultivating my orchard for six years and I
have had a good crop of apples every year on th;tt orchard, and would
have had a good crop this year had it not been for our storm on the 25th
of June.

E. B. Davis: I think if you thin your apple trees you will have a crop
every year. I think wo let our trees overbear.

Mr. Kingsbury: I have a tree twenty years old, and for the last five
or six years I have tried to make it bear every year by thinning, but it
has done no good. My observation is that central Indiana is a first class
apple gTowing region. Mr. Flick says that his orchard has not made but
one failure in twenty years.

E. J. Howland: Mr. Flick is located on the height of land and the
ground slopes in every direction from his orchard, and he is on the highest
point that I know of in Marion County. I attribute his success largely
to his location.

W. B. Flick: I think Mr. Howland is right in regard to frosts, but
otherwise I do;i't see that it has much to do with the question. I know
people in central Indiana Avho have small orchards that are equally as
successful as myself by attending to them. I think the main point, as
Prof. Troop has said, is the man.

.Tohn Tilson: Now, I have traveled through the northern part of this
county (.Tolmson) and I am satisfied after seeing one orchard that it is
the man. I have a friend whose orchard is full. He had sixty barrels
picked, the best I ever saw, and had sent off fifty barrels the day before
I had called. Now, I ))elieve it is the man and not the gi'ound or location.
His location is no Itctter than in this township, Clark, Pleasant or any
other place. I think you can grow apples here and plenty of them.

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Mr. Clore: I am not a member of the association, but it strikes me
tliere is something lacking in this meeting. I don't like to hear these old
fellows talking about Illinois beating us, or Ohio, or other States. That
hits me hard. There is no reason ^yhy we can not compete with any
State. It has always been the opinion that Illinois can beat us on corn,
but it has been demonstrated that it can not. It strikes me your asso-
ciation needs more Yankees. Go after these fellows and quit talking.

Prof. Troop: Last week I was down through Jefferson County.. As
I went down the road, corn on one side was twenty-five bushels to the
acre, right across the road the corn was good seventy-five bushels to the
acre, on the same kind of soil exactly. What ninde the difference? In
another place I saw an orchard that was loaded down with apples; trees
had more than they ought to carry. An orchard right across the road
on the same kind of soil exactly had none on it. Was that the fault of
the conditions or the man?

President Stevens: This is a most interesting and vital subject to
fruit growers, but we have an extensive program and we must hasten to
oiu" next topic which is, "Possibilities of Pear Growing on a Commercial
Scale in Indiana." As I am the first on this sub.1ect I'll request Vice-
President E. P. Davis to take the chair.

POSSIBILITIES OF PEAR CULTURE IN INDIANA.

BY W. W. STEVENS, SALEM.

I would be conservative on the possibility of pear growing in Indiana.
We know it is possibilities that lead us on. It is the possibility of win-
ning .$10,000, the capital lottery prize, that causes men to spend $100
in order to get it.

If we can impress upon the people the possibilities of apple culture
and show them what can l)e done, it will cause them to investigate the
matter and try their hand along these lines. If we hold up to view the
possibilities, we may lie sure that enough will imitate our example or
follow our steps. Now, in the line of pear growing, my experience has
not been such that I can give any very striking results, but knowing a
few individuals in my vicinity that have had long experience, I asked
them something of the possibilities of pear culture in southern Indiana.
One old German, who is one of our Ijest pear growers, was consulted,
and while he had but a few- trees I learned from him that he had accom-
plished the following results: His trees were eighteen j^ears old; they
began bearing when they were four years old, and with one exception,
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tree was fourteen bushels, and the average production hi the eighteen
years was sixty-four bushels of fruit per tree. He had been very accurate
and kept an account of all his sales. He had realized on an average from
his trees $G5 per tree. Thus, taking an acre of ground, 135 pear trees,
we have a possibility of an acre amounting to $7,425 in eighteen years.
Now, another neighbor on a tree nine years old last season gathered
eleven bushels of pears. His trees began bearing at the age of three
years. On an average his trees would bring him in the six years about
$45 per tree, almost as much again as the German had sold, which would
make it run about $13,000 to the acre in the period of eleven years.
Now, there are possibilities; these are facts; these things are what we
could do under the best management. Studying the markets, doing the
best we could with our fruit, the possibilities for fruit growing in Indiana
are wonderful, and with those who have been discussing the apple, 1
say it depends largely upon the man. I would like to have Mr. Reed
give us something of the possibilities in his vicinity on a large scale.

W. C. Reed.: Four years ago last fall I planted an orchard of twenty-
five acres. The yield for last year I think was 1,500 bushels, and the
yield three years from setting was (>0O l)ushels. One-third of the oreliard
was not bearing yet. This year on the orchard there was at least 2,500
bushels. It is a perfect sight. Had very little care; been cultivated in
some parts; been sprayed once every spring, very little pruning done.

D. B. Johnson: Is the blight as bad as it has been in former years?
I have no blight in my trees; have not had for several years.

Prof. Troop: Speaking of blight. Through our section there has been
more blight this year than I have known in years. It is about that way
all over the State— pear and apple blight.

Joe A. Burton: I want to say in regard to blight. With us it is scarce
this season, have not seen any blight. We are entirely free of blight.
Last season we were seriously hurt with the blight.

H. M. Stout: I have had more blight on the few trees I have than for
the past ten years. I have ahvays kept the blighted liml)s cut out. but
there is much blight this year.

G. P. Campbell: That is the case in my county. There has been
more blight this season than we have had in many years.

J. K. Henby: This year I have lost nearly everything in my orchard
except Keiffer and Dutchess. I noticed yesterday one big fine Keiffer's
limbs was all turning black.

H. W. Henry: I believe that northern Indiana is as well adapted
to the growing of pears as any part of the State, I have quite a pear

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orchard, and I know of none that is better than mine. I know of one
man who pkmted his orchard on tlie hill side. He never touched it since
planting; never cultivated it; never trimmed the sprouts that come up.
He had a good crop of pears every year. I am going to have a fine crop
of pears this year. No blighted pears in my orchard. No winter killed.

Joe A. Burton: I, had a few Keiffers winter killed.

H. W. Henry: 1 do not believe that a pear orchard should be culti-
vated after it is a few years old.

A Member: I would like to ask Prof. Troop if the seventeen-year
locust had anything to do with the blight. I noticed so very many big
limbs blighted. I wondered if the seventeen-year locust had anything to
do with it.

Prof. Troop: Very little.

President Stevens: We will now proceed to the next topic which is
"Peaches," and Ave will hear from Mr. Dean.

POSSIBILITIES OF INDIANA FOR GROWING PEACHES ON A

COMMERCIAL SCALE.

BY HIRAJVI P. DEAN, GREENWOOD.

Regarding the growing of peaches on a commercial scale in Indiana,
it seems to me a demonstrated fact, and hardly should be considered as
a question of possibility. If, however, the adaptability of the whole area
of the State be considered, there does not arise a serious question as
regards the possible success of large commercial plantings.

Last year's crop of peaches fully demonstrated the fact that peaches
can be successfully grown all over the State of Indiana. But again,
this year we learn that we get no peaches unless we get them from
more favored localities. Now, the commercial planter should first learn
how often this last necessity may occur. Having been in the business
of growing peaches on a commercial scale my entire life, I desire to
state to those who are expecting to enter upon this business that the
constant care and cultivation of peach orchards, and the consequent
expense must go on uninterruptedly through years of failure as well
as the bearing years. We then should know whether the locality in which
we plant will give us fruitful years enough to leave us a margin of
profit after covering expense of years of failure, use of land, more or
less valuable, and the interest, taxes, and other outlays. In ordinary
rich soil we can almost make good our expense the first two or three

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years Avhile waiting' for 'trees to attain the bearing age l).v the growing
of intermediate crops upon the land. After t]iis tlie expense increases
and we can do nothing but to keep eternally vigilant in pruning, culti-
vating and the destroying of boi-ers, and in some years, spraying for
the prevention of curl leaf, and wait patiently upon each severe cold
spell of winter to see whether it has left enough live buds to make a
paying crop. Nature is so bountiful in supplying the peach tree with
fruit buds that some of our best paying crops have when we had left alive
but one bud out of fifteen or twenty.

Now, I can not refrain from calling attention of the prospective
planter to this fact, that although this occnri-ed several times in Indiana,
the reason for the financial success of these crops was that these same
years there was not one live bud in a thousand left in less favorable
localities, embracing almost the entire State as well as near surrounding
territory. There is also to be taken into account, besides favorable
locality, the convenience of, and most profitable markets. The peach
should not be picked until ripe, and is so perishable after this that it
is most important to have close-by mai'kets. Certain localities can not
use but the hardiest varieties, and these, are not always the best quality
or most suitable for shipping.

As to favoral)le localities, I Avould give preference to Ohio River bluffs,
through Switzerland, JelTerson and Clark, next, the hills and knobs of
Floyd, part of tiarrison, Washington, Scott and Brown counties. That
there are other portions of the State in the most broken and rolling parts
where peaches might pay, no one can doubt. Yet there are enough faA'or-
able sites on the southern tier of counties to grow all the peaches that
the surrounding available markets and the entire State would consume
at anything like remunerative prices. A great deal of this land is by
no means the most valuable for farm crops, so there is not so great
an investment in beginning, and if crops are more fi-equent there are
two important items in the planter's favor. On the most favOrable of
these localities our crop years would average possibly two out of three
or four out of seven, and this is really as much as the grower should
desire, for this reason: The rest and recuperation of the trees, during
the years of failure, if properly distributed, is as beneficial to the owner
as continual crops. There is also during these off years a very essential
lessening of the ravages of the curculio.

I will say to the one who thinks of planting peaches, that there is
scarcely a locality in Indiana where the farmer Avill regret
the planting, of a few trees on the l)est protected and most elevated
places, for he will, at several times during the life of the tree, have
such a supply of this most luscious of fruits as to make the good Avife
feel that she is not only rich, but well-to-do, but I can not conscienciously
say to the farmers of Indiana over the larger portions of the State to
plant large commercial peach orchards with the expectation of obtaining

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real wealth, and to give any real aid to those contemplating large plant-
ings I can only present to you brief outlines of our experience embracing
both successes and failures.

Commencing at earliest recollection of rowing a sliiff twenty miles
against the current of the Ohio River with our day's picking of peaches,
about twenty bushels, to reach the market of Madison, Indiana, we
gradually increased our business till we found it necessary to charter a
steamboat at $50 a day in order to get our daily shipments of one to
two thousand bushels to the railroad, after which, we have paid as high
as $300 per car expressage to reach our own commission house in Chicago.
Even then we had left a profit until the acreage of orchards in our
vicinity became so large that prices were reduced so as to make these
high rates of transportation prohibitory. Seeking to lower these rates we
were compelled to use refrigerator and later ventilated cars and slower
transportation, necessitating the picking the fruit greener, at a serious loss
in size and a terrible loss in quality of fruit. As there is no fruit that
suffers greater loss of quality by being picked too green, this acted as a
means of lessening the demand and causing a further reduction of prices.
As the river freight to Cincinnati was much cheaper than to northern
markets, growers were forced to throw the bulk of their shipments into
that city until that market was so congested that profits were obliterated
and failure inevitable.

Now, the principal points to be deducted from this are not only to
select favorable location but also best market facilities, and then keep
a high standard of quality by a thorough system of cultivation, pruning,
thinning, and picking only thoroughly ripened fruit, as the difference
between first class and poor stock often varies two hundred per cent.—
the best always selling first, and these being carefully followed. I can
say that I believe the outlook for profits are better than for ten years
past, and that Indiana can and does grow as fine a quality ot peaches
as the earth will produce.

President Stevens: Mr. H. W. Henry is next on the program.

POSSIBILITIES OF PEACH GROWING IN NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY H. W. HENRY, LAPORTE.

We are located twelve miles from Lake Michigan, but we are on the
wrong side of the lake. The east side of the lalve is best for peach
growers, but I would say to northern Indiana farmers, plant a few peach
trees, because you can get a crop once in three years on an average. I
have a new orchard that is seven years old, sixty trees in the orchard.
I think now there are forty. Hard winters killed one-third of them. I

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have had two good crops of peaches. Getting a crop of peaches once
in three or four years, and running the risk, on a commercial scale would
not be profitable in northern Indiana; of course, I don't linow anything
about any other part of the State. Last year we had all over our part
of Laporte County a most excellent crop. Northern Indiana had a good
crop of peaches, the best we have had for years. This year I doir*t
believe there is a hatful of peaches in the county. I have not seen
a peach, and for peaches commercially in northern Indiana I would
emphatically advise against it, but peaches for family use, say in lots
from ten to fifteen or even 100 trees where a person could afford them,
and not take too much of his time, and too much of his valuable land.
I say that every farmer that has a few acres of ground or a farm should
have a few peach trees on it, and that is the advise I would give. As
far as seedlings are concerned, I kave fifteen or twenty seedlings, I could
never see any difference in their bearing qualities. When I had peaches
I had peaches on all trees, and Avhen I had no peaches, I had no peaches
of any variety. I don't think there is any great advantage in seedlings in
northern Indiana. We hardly ever get peaches, but when we do we get
a full crop.

Mrs. B. A. Davis: I would say he is mistaken about northern Indiana.
We live ten miles north of him. We get four good crops out of five.
I am sorry Mr. Hem-y lives so close and not near enough to Michigan;
that makes the difference.

W. B. Flick: I am not a peach grower. I have within my neighbor-
hood a man, who planted twenty acres in peaches and waited seven years
before he got a crop, but he got $4,300 worth of peaches. The next year
was a failure. Then the following year he sold $2,800i worth of peaches.
His trees then were gone. In the meantime he had blackberries in the
same held, and he said he made profit every year off his blackberries;
so it seems to me, then, in central Indiana we can make money off of
peaches on a commercial scale. He sold his peaches in Indianapolis under
disadvantages. The first year the market was not very well supplied.
The second crop vei-y much oversupplied.

.T. G. Kingsbury: .Tust a word about those blackberries you speak of.
He has blackberries in his peach orchard along and between rows. Now,
why can not peach and apple orchards l>e planted with berries in the
same manner.

James Little: I have a very fine peach crop this year. I had one
bloom, one peach.

E. B. Davis: I think it not best to plant peach trees between your
apple trees, even if we could get an occasional crop of peaches. They are
gross groAvers and feeders.

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Joe A. Burton: I want to tell you that unless you are better growers
than I have ever seen, you will ruin your apple trees before you take
your peach ti-ees out. You have not got grit enough to talie those peach
trees out; you will leave them until they injure the apple trees.

Mr. Hale: I set out peach trees between apple trees and pear trees
twelve years ago, and have made a great deal more money off of the
peaches than apples or pears. I had no trouble in removing the trees,
they blew over.

W. M. Waltman: In answer to the gentleman's question whether it
would be profitable to plant apple trees and peach trees together, I say
no. I didn't believe this some time ago, but experience has taught me
better. Agricultural writers once in a while get on a hobby and get us
into the rut. They say "plant peach trees among apple trees." I was
foolish enough to believe one of these editors. The result is, I have
neither peach or apple trees. The peach trees robbed the ground and en-
ticed borers. Ground is too cheap, apples and peaches too good to spoil
the orchard in this way.

Mr. Elliott: I would say never plant peaches in an orchard of apple
trees. In the first place, apple trees need all the air they can get. The
peach trees generally outgrow the apple trees and shade them. If you
want to spray your orchard they are right in the way, and the cheapness
of our land enables most any person to have a peach orchard to itself.
I would plant a separate orchard for each.

A Member: Mr. President: It seems to me that if we are to com-
plete the program we must be speedier. I therefore move that discus-
sions be limited to one minute speeches.

A Member: I second the motion.

The President put the motion, which was carried.

President Stevens: Our next topic is "Plums." and Mrs. B. A. Davis
is the first speaker.

POSSIBILITIES FOR PLUM GROWING FOR MARKET IN INDIANA.

BY MRS. B. A. DAVIS, LAPORTE.

I am expected to tell you something about the "Possibilities of Plum
Growing on a Commercial Scale in Northern Indiana," and without any
long preface, I will just say from my own experience, it is quite, and
altogether possible, to make plum growing pay, from a commercial point
of view, provided you attend to several very necessary things, a few of
which I will now tell you.

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First. You must have a natural love of fruit growing, for your
genuine "dyed in the wool" horticulturists are, like poets, "born, not
made," though I am not going to say that good horticulturists can't be
made, for I know of a few, Mr. Davis, for instance, raises fine peaches,
but they are the exception, not the rule. Second. Study the plum busi-
ness, as I did, by talking with others and looking up the catalogues of
reliable dealers, and find, if you can, the kinds suited to your locality and
soil. Any soil will do, provided it is not wet, but a black rich sandy
soil is best. If very rich, so much the better, in one sense, as your
plums will be rich and large and luscious, and will sell quick in any
market, and calls for them will be many times and often. One of my
orchards had been an old barnyard, and such Bradshaws as we generally
have you never saw anywhere else. But you will have to trim and thin
fruit more, but it will pay. If your ground is poor and thin, don't
despair, make it rich with well rotted manure and wood ashes. Ashes
both leached and unleached, and good for all kinds of fruit. Third. We
must cultivate the ground, but never, never take a turning plow into
your orchard after your ground is nicely fitted and planted, but commence
in the early spring and cultivate with any good cultivator or harrow,
often till last of August, then sow on oats at the last dragging for winter
protection. You can raise potatoes or garden truck the first two years,
then let the trees have the ground. Trim fall and spring when trees are
dormant. Head low. r^Iine are mostly one and one-half and two
feet from the ground — better for spraying and picking the fruit.
Sort nicely when you send to market— never put in a poor fruit, and you
can get two or three dollars per bushel and no grumbling. I have more
orders than I can fill from our home market. Of course, you must spray.
I found I must, so I got two sprayers and then commenced the battle,
who should have the plums, the curculio, or me? One of us came off
second best, and it was not I, you may be sure.

Now, this you say is hard work. So it is, and lots of it too, but if
you love fruit raising and have Yankee grit and perseverance to stick
to it, plum raising will fill your purse, sure.

I have of the European kinds some twelve or thirteen; Japs, six, and
Native, two; some twenty kinds, about seventy-five trees in all.

GROWING OF THE PLUM ON A COMMERCIAL SCALE.

BY WALTER S. RATLIFF, RICHMOND.

Of the large number of fruits grown at present, doubtless none is
perhaps of more general interest to the American people that the plum.
Not so much that it is a new fruit, as the wilds of our forests early
abounded with the wild plums and our dooryards contain to-day a goodly

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share of tbe cultivated sorts, but, that the development of this kind of
fruit has not been as thorougli, considering other Ivinds, as is possible to
secure.

If the ripening period of the plum could be extended through a longer
series of M^eeks, it would be far better. It is true, however, that fresh
ripe fruit can be gathered from the trees from the middle of July well
onto frost. But it is generally the case with the majority of the varieties,
that they ripen too abruptly, the crop on each individual tree maturing
too much at one time, which often necessitates immediate attention in
order to save the fruit. Yet some exceptionable individual varieties con-
tinue ripening their fruit during a period embracing two or more weeks,
which makes them especially valuable for table use, but of little value
for commercial purposes.

To consider the plum commercially, would signify its value not so
much for the home and market but its qualities exhibited in ripening,
shipping and marketing elsewhere. Its economic value then does not
belong wholly with the grower, biit to the shipper and consumer as well.

It is know that many varieties ripen evenly well, ship well, but are
far inferior in quality, when used for table or canrring purposes. Some
ripen well, cook nicely, but either rot on the tree as soon as matured, or
when placed upon the market. There are some that ripen, keep and sell
at the best price, as is the case with the Damsen, yet the very existence
of the life of the tree depends* upon an attack of that fatal malady,
black knot.

While considering the commercial value of plums, it is not expected
that the different varieties should be considered separately, in order to
indicate their value, but that such reference may be taken to be excep-
tional, rather than typical of any of the classes of plums, as indicated
above, which like other fruits possess peculiar characteristic qualities that
render them equal or superior to others.

There are plums that are large, others small, dull or highly colored;
sweet, sour or insipid; round or oblong; soft or firm; cling and freestone:
early and late; American and Japan, etc., so that the amateur fruit grower
may easily find as large a catalogue of varieties as desired to select from.

In traversing our State it is remarkable to note the comparatively
small number of fruit bearing orchards that exist within its borders.
Many farmers, as well as citizens of the towns and cities, enjoy the fruit
of a few individual trees only, and any extra supply that is needed must
be shipped in through the cold storage system and from points often
entirely foreign to the consumer. The trees in these dooryards are
generally short-lived, when compared with the pear and apple, and con-
stant resetting is necessary, resulting in unevenness in the size of the
trees as well as in the crops of fruit. These conditions naturally render
the cultivation of plums not entirely satisfactory.

The amount of plums that are usually consumed by each family is
not very large, and doubtless could be increased, but many plum growers

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have realized fully the danger of finding a sufficient number of customei'S
to talie the crop that would be liliely placed upon the market at certain
seasons of the year. It is known that some colors and sizes sell more
readily than others, and when a variety drags somewhat, the middle man
is quite likely to lose his margin in handling.

The canned article has not proven satisfactory when kept in tin, and
for that reason the housewife is not partial to a kind of fruit that is so
acid-like in its keeping processes, and naturally refrains from purchasing
as generously of the plums as of other fruits, especially the peach.

The advent of the cold storage system has been an important factor
in growing fruits commercially, and has largely solved the prospec-
tive keeping and shipping of fruits. This has enabled the fruit men to
compare the keeping qualities of the different varieties of the various
kinds of fruits, and ascertain the value of cold storage in shipping the
same to parts often remote. By these shipping facilities the orchardist
with his arduous labors and natural drawbacks can cope with his com-
petitor who can grow the plum in its greatest perfection, and the differ-
ences in the distances of shipment are of but little significance as com-
pared with former methods.

The main trouble experienced in handling and using cold storage fruit,
is that it does not hold up very long after being exposed to the outside
air. So long as kept at a fair uniform temperature, the keeping qualities
are better secured, but in changing from ohe retort to another, to dii^^rent
latitudes or placed on the open market during sultry weather, the fruit
immediately shows signs of decay.

The color, flavor and solidity of the fruit often determines the sale
very largely, but the individual tastes of the ladies usually govern the
selection of the plums for the home. An apple is an apple, a peach a
peach, but a plum is not always a plum, and once a variety is used, the
ladies forever either admire or disdain its qualities, and will veto any
variety that they choose. For, of all fruits, the plum undergoes a change
in cooking that is peculiar. One with many of the essential salable
qualities becomes through heating, insipid and astringent; another with
perhaps inferior appearances, with the same treatment, makes a dessert
that is most delicious and desirable.

These changes undergone in canning, dessert preparations and jellies
have determined largely the tendency in the propagation of newer sorts.
This should be liberally encouraged, as the possibilities in the field of
development of the plum appear to be as extensive as in any other of
the ti'ee fruits under cultivation.

From the northwestern states we find more progress made in this line
than the remainder of the Union combined. Doubtless due largely to the
soil and climatic conditions of that latitude, as well as the minimum
depredation of the curculio and black knot that are so troublesome else-
where. The results obtained in this plum belt in originating seedling and

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newer varieties are of much value, and may be the means of improving
the quality and production of this kind of fruit.

The economic feature in commercial plum growing claims a share of
consideration. The fruit grower would not be expected to continue in
any line of operation that would entail a loss. If the orchardist should
neglect his orchard on account of the loss financially, the public should
not be too severe in its criticism. But if the varieties grown could be
improved upon by renewed planting or the fruit itself bettered by methods
followed during its development, the results might be different. But when
the many obstacles in extensive plum culture are known, a better idea
may be had of the success of the enterprise.

With a good orchard, a few crops at farthest is all that is expected
to be grown. The life of a plum tree is usually not very long. The trees
are easily injured by the winds and from overbearing; the bodies check
and decay and the limbs blight. The texture of the heart-wood is coarse
and brittle, lacking the strength of fruit trees generally. The leaves and
twigs are subject to the ravages of fungous diseases and the larvae of
many insects make inroads in the green foliage.

The thorough and systematic use of the sprayer is acknowledged
everywhere. Poisonous solutions to be applied ere the buds fairly burst,
and extending till a time when possibility of attacks of insect enemies
are past. The expensive solutions, together with the appliances, with the
time required in mixing and applying the same, affect directly the eco-
nomic phase of plum culture, and are of vital importance in securing a
crop of j)erfect fruit.

It is conceded, however, that the time and money expended in spray-
ing is amply repaid in the yield of fruit, and although some plums are
considered curculio proof, it has been found that those who fail to spray
are not always sure of a crop of fi-uit.

Admitting the life of a plum tree to be short, it has been found diffi-
cult to grow many good consecutive crops from the same trees, even at
the stage of best bearing gi-owth and condition. Some are good annual
bearers, others shy. Too many bear each alternate summer. Others
yield three or four good crops out of a possible ten. A few varieties are
annual bearers, generally of a small yield with an occasional heavy crop
during the fruiting era.

In considering the eastern part of the State, as a fruit producing dis-
trict, it can be safely said that at present the growing of the plum on a
commercial scale has not been entirely satisfactory, and from the results
of years of experience of some of our fruit men in the cultivation of this,
one of the most important kinds of fruits, it is shown that it can not be
as economically and successfully grown as desired.

President Stevens: Quince culture has not been on our program for
several years. Mr. Grossman, will it pay to plant quinces on a large
scale for market in northern Indiana?

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J. C. Grossman: I can say very little on this subject and have had
little experience in growing quinces for the market. In regard to soil
suitable, we certainly can grow good quinces, we have the soil and loca-
tion, as good as anywhere, possibly. I would not advise any one to grow
them on a commercial scale in our section of the State, as there is not a
demand for any large quantity. We have grown the Champion, which
seems to be grown to perfection where they were well cared for. Quinces
need good culture and good care to be a success. They are a rich and
heavy fruit. I have grown a medium size quince that weighed ten
ounces. We have quinces every year in our section, never fail, but a
large number of trees froze out two years ago. I think that it is not
desirable to plant on a large scale, but considering the soil I think we
can grow as fine ones as anybody, and every garden should have some.

President Stevens: "Growing Grapes on a Commercial Scale" is our
next topic, and Mr. C. P. Bradley is first on the program.

POSSIBILITIES OP GROWING GRAPES IN INDIANA.

BY C. P. BRADLY, SOUTH BEND.

I believe the possibilities of this industry are almost unlimited in the
State of Indiana, from the fact that wherever the fruit from this State
is shown in market or on exhibition it has demonstrated this. We are
certainly blessed with every advantage with which to grow the finest
grapes in America. We have such a variety of soils and the climatic
conditions are such that we can grow most all varieties of grapes in some
part of the State. Our markets are demanding tons and tons of grapes
which we are unable to supply. Our part of the State lias become quite
densely populated with foreigners, who are .great consumers of grape
wine, we have received orders to the amount of 5,000 pounds from one
Hungarian family, for wine, who expected to use it all for their own con-
sumption. These people make all the grapes into sour wine. This wine
is made at a very small expense, hence the demand. One of my neighbors
has over six acres of grapes in bearing and still planting more, and he
manufactured them all into wine, and he finds a ready market for all that
he can produce.

I believe there is at least 100 acres of grapes in my neighliorhood
within a radius of five or six miles square, and yet, we have not supplied
the demand in our home market. Now then, why is this? Simply because
we do not understand the possibilities of grape growing in our State,
and take advantage of it and gi-ow more grapes. The competition is so
strong in this country for fancy table grapes that it does not pay to
grow anything but the best, except for wine grapes, which does not make

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SO mucli difference, as it is very difficult to malie the majority of foreign
people understand that the best quality of grapes makes the best quality
of wine.

The prices of grapes in Indiana, or at least in northern Indiana,
varies somewhat, according to variety and quality. For wine grapes
tney run from .$20 to .$40 per ton. and for fancy table grapes from two
to seven cents per pound. The number of tons produced upon an acre,
depends altogether on the kind of soil they are gTOAvn upon and in the
month in which they are pruned. Close pruning means fancy grapes
of best quality, while to deteriorate from this will bring small fruit of an
inferior quality.

Now, with the possibilities and great advantages that we have in
our State, let us put forth our best efforts to grow this fine fruit.

President Stevens: Next on the program is Mr. Brudi on the same
subject.

POSSIBILITIES OF INDIANA GROWING GRAPES ON A
COMMERCIAL SCALE.

BY .JOSEPH BRUDI, NEW HAVEN.

The question is often asked. Is it possible to grow grapes in Indiana
on a commercial scale? To answer this question fairly would necessitate
a very careful study of the whole siibject. Grape culture depends upon
local conditions. The temperature, length of growing season, amount of
rainfall, altitude and soil, are all of primary importance. Grapes are
quite particular as to soil and cultivation. Although they can be grown
on almost any soil, to groAV them successfully on a large scale, they must
be planted on such soils as are most congenial to their growth. The best
soil for grapes is one which is fertile, but not excessively rich in humus.
A dry, calcareous, sandy loam that is underlaid by a loose, porous sub-
soil, not easily affected by drought and does not contain springs, is the
best. Fuller says: "The mechanical texture of the soil has more to do .
with success or failure than the ingredients which it contains." Indiana
has the soil to grow grapes. Perhaps many of them are lacking in fer-
tility; others may be lacking in the proper fertility most congenial to
grapes; in others the texture may be bad. This can all be very easily
remedied and make them to grow some of the finest grapes.

Selection of site for the vineyard is also of gi-eat importance to com-
mercial grape growing. The grape does best on high tablelands, remote
from standing water, on hillsides, sloping to the south and southeast.
Preferably near large bodies of water, because such situations are usually
exempt from late spring and early fall fi'osts, and the mist arising from

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the water gives sufficient humidity to the atmosphere to refresh the foli-
age of the A'ines. A situation protected from the north and northwest is
of great benefit to a commercial vineyard.

Selection of varieties to be planted in a commercial vineyard is an
important point to consider. No one variety is suited to all localities.
The best varieties for any locality are those which have descended from
the species growing wild in that locality. Selection of varieties greatly
depends upon the soil and the purpose for which they are planted. If for
near or distant market or wine, those varieties possessing a combina-
tion of strong growth, good quality and tough skin should be selected. If
for a market that demands the best quality grapes, regardless of price,
the Delaware should be selected (wherever it succeeds). One variety may
succeed better and be more remunerative in a locality than another. This
must be found out by personal study and observation. There are many
varieties, all of which are adapted to special purposes. In short, the
grower, to be successful, must gi'ow the very best suited to his market.

Planting, training, pruning and cultivating are also very important
factors in growing grapes on a large scale. Distance of planting depends
upon the varieties planted, fertility of the soil and mode of training to be
adopted. Weak-growing varieties, such as the Lady, Green Mountain,
Delaware and Moyer can be planted as close as six by six feet, if the soil
be fertile enough, and enough fertilizing material is applied from time
to time to keep up sufficient fertility to produce a good crop of fruit' and
fruiting wood. Strong-growing varieties are usually planted eight by
eight to nine by ten feet apart. Grapes are generally planted somewhat
deeper in heavy soil than on light soils. Ten to fourteen inches is about
the right depth to plant. No. 1 one-year or two-year should be planted.
Training the grape depends upon the taste of the grower and the varieties
grown. It is wholly a matter of convenience, and should usually begin
about the second year from planting. There are many modes, each hav-
ing its advocates. Priming the vines is a necessity to success. While
there are many modes of training, there is but one of pruning. The m9in
object of pruning is: (1) To thin the fruit, develop strong, healthy foliage
and to keep the vine in manageable bounds; (2) to facilitate cultivation
and spraying; (3) to grow vigorous canes for next year's fruiting wood;
(4) to produce fruit of better size and quality.

Grapes should be given clean cultivation during the season until the
last of July, when cultivation should cease and some cover crop, such
as rye, oats or barley, sown, which tends to stop growth and ripen the
wood.

Spraying the grape has become an important and necessary adjunct
to commercial gi-ape-growing. The grape is affected by no less than
fifteen insect enemies and half a dozen fungus diseases. Spraying should
be done as a preventative and not as a curative. The grower should ac-
quaint himself with these pests and the best methods to combat them,

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and then spray at the proper time and with the proper material. The
grower must exercise judgment and care in the preparation and applica-
tion of the materials. Soon the grapes will have grown to maturity, and
the next thing to do is to market them profitably. Grapes should not be
picked until they are perfectly ripe, but should be left on the vines until
the stem of the cluster has turned to a brownish hue. The finest qualities
of the grape are only fully developed in the perfectly matured fruit.
Grapes should be gathered in fair weather, when the dew is off. The
cluster should be cut from the vine with a sharp knife or scissors, being
careful not to injure the bloom. They should be picked into shallow
trays, and after being graded and all imperfect and diseased fruit is re-
moved, packed into shallow trays for local market, and eight to ten-pound
Climax baskets for shipping. In packing, the bunches should be placed
with the stems downward, and the whole packed snugly and of a uniform
grade. The name of the variety, as well as that of the grower, should
be stamped on the package. The grower must pack his grapes in such
a manner as to atti-act the attention of the purchaser, and pack only
uniformly good grapes. They will establish a reputation and command
the best prices, while the mixed and inferior packed grapes will hardly
pay to gi'ow. In this age of competition it will only pay to grow the
best. Skillful packing and handling of grapes are only acquired by prac-
tice.

With good markets near at hand, and good shipping facilities which
the State possesses, and if the foregoing factors necessary to successful
commercial grape growing, mixed with a personal study of the subject,
a good supply of muscle grease and a little common sense are applied, com-
mercial gi'ape growing in Indiana must in time become one of the great
industi-ies of the State.

President Stevens: We will hasten and take up the next subject,
"Strawberries," by Mr. Reed.

POSSIBILITIES OF INDIANA FOR GROWING STRAWBERRIES

FOR MARKET.

BY W. C. REED, VINOENNES.

In reviewing the possibilities of Indiana for growing strawberries, I
would first consider the markets we are to supply. We have Chicago in
easy reach, and Indianapolis, South Bend, Terre Haute, and all the manu-
facturing cities of the gas belt within a few hours' ride of any of us.
These are all good markets, and seldom have enough choice berries to
supply the demand. With the best markets in the central west at our
door, we should strive to supply their wants, if om* soil is adapted to

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growing stTawberries, and I assure you from my personal knowledge, 1
think there is no State that can excel us for line berries. Indiana berries
usually bring twenty-five to fifty cents more per crate on the Chicago
market than berries from Illinois and other nearby States. Our soil is
fertile, our shipping facilities excelled l)y none.

Soil.— Select the best piece of ground you have, with a southeastern
slope, if possible. If you want early berries, sand is the best, but for
the general crop I prefer a clay loam, as it stands the drought better
and will give more berries and of larger size. Don't be afraid of getting
your ground too rich, but commence one year in advance and give a good
coat of barnyard manure, and then plant to potatoes or sow to cow peas.
Then, as early in the spring as the soil will work well, plow eight inches
deep and pulverize thoroughly, as deep as possible, and drag or roll until
the soil is very compact and tine. If you can get wood ashes, I would
work in fifty to seventy-tive bushels per acre. Mark off your rows three
and one-half feet apart, and set your plants the same day the ground is
broken, and then put on a good, heavy roller and roll right over the
plants.

Plants.— Always take your plants from a new bed that has never
fruited, and dig the rows clean, as plants taken from the sides of the
row are the late runners, and are usually weak and poorly rooted. Al-
ways shorten the roots in planting, so they can be put in the ground with-
out wadding.

Distance.— Set plants eighteen to twenty-four inches apart in the row,
depending somewhat on the variety, as some varieties will make more
runners than others.

Cultivation. — Start the cultivator at once after planting, and keep it
up once each week until frost, unless prevented by rain. Never allow a
crust to form, if it can be avoided. When the runners begin to come,
ti-ain them to fill up any vacancies, and place a little dirt on each one
when hoeing, to hold them in place until they become rooted. Do not
allow the plants to become matted in the row, but keep them four to five
inches apart. And when the rows become eighteen inches wide, keep
the balance of the runners out.

Covering. — In the fall, soon as the ground is frozen solid enough to
hold up a wagon, put on four to five tons of straw per acre, so as to
protect the plants from the continued freezing and thawing in the latter
part of the winter. In the spring, part the straw from over the row
enough to let tlie plants through. This mulch, while it may make your
berries a few days later. Avill hold the moisture and give better berries
and more of them, and besides they will not be covered with dirt.

Picking.— Strawberries should be picked every two days, and in the
height of the season pick every day, and l)e sure they are picked clean,
as a few soft berries in a crate may spoil the sale of the entire crate.
Leave one-half-inch stem on each berry, and keep the varieties separate

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when crating them up. Fill the boxes full as you can so as not to mash
them when putting on the lids when nailing up the crates.

Old Patches.— Soon as through picking, moAv off with a mowing ma-
chine, and as soon as dry, rake off the straw and harrow the rows down
with the cultivator to about eight inches; thin out the plants where too
thick and cultivate same as a new patch, and if you have favorable
weather, you should have phnity of new plants to give you a good crop
the next season, and then plow up.

In conclusion let me say that there is no crop that will pay larger re-
turns for the labor and money invested than straAvberries, and no crop
will respond to extra cultivation more readily than they. The writer
marketed .$2,000 worth of berries this season off of ten acres of ground,
and one-lialf of this was an old patch.

President Stevens: Mr. Davis will continue the subject.

POSSIBILITIES OF GROWING STRAWBERRIES ON A
COMMERCIAL SCALE.

BY EVAN B. DAVIS, CARTERSBURG.

Indiana, with her population of over 2,500,000 people, must be fur-
nished with good, fresh strawberries. We have the soil, climate and
backbone necessary to grow this supply. Calculating that each inhabitant
used one gallon during the entire berry season, and double the amount
should be used, it wonld require over 3,000 acres to supply the demand.
And if a good gi-ade of fruit were furnished, tlie amount consumed would
be double. For example: The little village of Plainfield, with about 1,500
inhabitants, consumed 500 to 800 gallons of berries four or five years
ago, but since better varieties have been introduced and fruit marketed
in neater packages, the demand exceeds the supply, and this season no
less than 2,500 gallons were marketed, and at very satisfactory prices.
The same is true of Danville, Clayton and other villages of our county,
and no doubt these conditions are the same all over the State. Educate
the people to eat great quantities of this luscious fruit by growing and
offering for sale only extra tine berries, and then a market is already
made for several growers in each county. And, by the way, a home mar-
ket is the best market.

Besides satisfying the demands of our own people, we should come
in for a share In supplying the neighboring cities, as Chicago,, Cincin-
nati and others, with a population equal to our own. Should we produce
a surplus over the home demand, we have unsurpassed facilities for ship-
ping cheaply and quickly to other markets. The expense, and often serl-
our loss, is now avoided by shipping in refrigerator cars. Our soil is

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capable of producing as large crops of first quality fruit as any State, and
being in a densely populated part of the country, tliere is no reason why
we should not grow and market as paying crops of strawberries as any
of our neighboring States.

President Stevens: We" will now have a paper from Mr. Howland on
"Cm'rants and Gooseberries."

GROWING SMALL FRUITS ON A COMMERCIAL SCALE IN

INDIANA.

BY ELISHA J. HOWLAND, ROWLANDS.

This subject is not one of my selection, and inasmuch as other bush
fruits have been named and discussed, I infer that my subject is "Cur-
rants and Gooseberries," they being the most important of the unnamed
fruits. Commercially, I think, they are among the most profitable fruits
grown.

That Central Indiana can produce these fruits in quantities gi-eater
than the local consumption demands has been proven years ago. For
several years we have been compelled to call upon Cincinnati, Louisville,
St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit and all the intervening towns and cities for
a market for these fruits, and sometimes not at remunerative prices to
the producer.

Most soils in Central Indiana are adapted to these fruits, if thor-
oughly di-ained and sufiiciently fertile. Wet soils and surface water are
desti'uctive to plants and encourage mildew. Both fruits require clean
cultivation, but shallow. Both have their insect enemies, perhaps to a
greater extent than many other fruits, but they can be more easily con-
trolled by close attention and prompt application of insecticides.

Neglect for a single season often destroys the crop and seriously af-
fects the bushes, which seldom survive two seasons' neglect. A daily
inspection is necessary, during the season, for the pests, to ascertain
their first appearance and to promptly apply the remedy. Our soil and
climate are well adapted to this industry, and the mai'ket most of the
time satisfactory, but sometimes there comes a glut in the market that is
discouraging, however, not more so than for many other products of the
farm and garden.

President Stevens: We will now take a recess till 1:30 p. m.

The local society had prepared, in an adjoining building, a lunch, at
which 300 to 400 hungi-y fruit gi-owers, their wives and children, sat
down with eminent satisfaction. Almost all were able to resume busi-
ness at 1:30 o'clock, when President Stevens called to order, and said

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that, inasmuch as the fruit list recommended for the State had not been
revised recently, it was thought to be advisable to have some informa-
tion with regard to w^hat varieties of each of the kinds of fruits succeed
best in our State. In accordance, the secretary sent out letters to 100 of
the most successful fruit growers of Indiana, covering every part of the
State, requesting each to name fruits of his specialty which he had ifound
to be reliable and worthy of cultivation. Several have responded, and
we will now hear their list. We will first take up apples for Southern
Indiana, then Central Indiana, and, last, Northern Indiana.

VARIETIES OP APPLES FOR A COMMERCIAL ORCHARD IN

SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY GEO. P. CAMPBELL, BLOOMINGTON.

I think about the year 1894, at the meeting of the American Pomolog-
iccal Society, tlie committee on fruits reported 532 varieties of apples, and
there are probably 400 varieties by this time. As there are about as
many varieties of tastes as there are of apples, it would be a very hard
matter to give a list that would suit everybody, if we would consult our
taste and fancy.

In selecting varieties of apples for a commercial orchard we must
have nothing in mind but the money we expect to get out of the business.
If the market demands Ben Davis, gi-ow Ben Davis. If it wants Wild
Crabs, they are the thing to grow.

A great mistake that is usually made is planting too many varieties.
It is easier to sell 1,000 bushels of one variety than to sell the same
number of ten or twenty varieties. Select for the main planting only a
few of the hardiest varieties and of good keeping quality. Select medium
to large apples of bright color, for most people, when it comes to buying
fruit, do the tasting with their eyes. If it looks well, it is all right. Se-
lect varieties that have firmness, so they will bear shipping. A barrel of
soft apples shipped 100 miles will not bring very fancy prices.

The Yellow Transparent is among the best for early, the only objec-
tion being that it is a little too tender to handle well. The next is Benoni,
which is the best summer apple grown. It is of good color, of fine flavor,
and a splendid cooker, and lasts longer than any other summer apple.
The Wealthy is a good market apple for fall use. I don't consider it a
first-class apple, but it has good color and size, which makes it go on
the market.

"Old Grimes is dead, that good old man," but the apple that bears his
name will live on as one of the best early winter varieties for family or
market.

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For the wintei- varieties I would recommend the Wine Sap. While
it is of only medium size, its color and lieeping (lualities are good, and
the flavor hard to surpass. Jonathan is another red apple that I would
put on the list as one of the best.

The York Imperial seems to be showing up well, and I believe it is
going to be one of the leading winter varieties as soon as it is better
known. It is of good color and size, and I consider it a fine apple.

There is another that I must not forget to put on the list; that is the
New York Pippin, better known as Ben Davis. For my own use I prefer
almost anything else, but its size and looks make it go where other better
varieties would not sell at all. Its bearing qualities recommend it, as
well as size and pretty red cheek, for you can generally have Ben Davis
if you don't succeed with other varieties.

There are several others that are perhaps as good as the ones men
tioned, but I believe if any one wants to plant a commercial apple orchard
in Southern Indiana, and will select the varieties named, he will not go
far wrong.

COMMERCIAL APPLE FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY JOE A. BURTON, ORLEANS.

Benoni is entitled to first place on the list. It is best quality, good
color and good keeper. It bears abundantly, and is comparatively free
from disease and insects. Its fault is overbearing, making apples small,
rendering it an alternate bearer.

Yellow Ti-ansparent is of good quality, and sells well. However, fts
bad points are more than its good ones. Is a favorite with curculio,
very tender and drops a gi-eat many apples before fair size. Its worst
fault is the liability of tree to blight. I want to say right here there
are many apples I know nothing about, doubtless some vei-y good ones.
Practically, we have a skip from Benoni to Grimes. The old varieties
have retired. No use trying to substitute Wealthy for Rambo and Leese.
There is too great a drop in quality.

For winter our list is short. We have the domineering Grimes, the
popular Rome Beauty, the world-bearing Winsap and the despised Ben
Davis. Without doubt. Grimes is the most universally admired apple
in the world. It bears fairly well, is uniform in size and generally fret
from insect injury and disease. It bears its apples on the innei;^ limbs,
enabling it to carry enormous crops without injury to tree.

Were its keeping qualities good, it would monopolize the market.
The ideal with the experimental orchard is a red Grimes that will keep
all winter. Rome Beauty is good quality, good size and good keeper. Is

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slow to color, but if not red when gathered, makes amends by taking on
a beautiful yellow. It dyops seriously before gathering time. It ranks
next to Winesap for proht.

Winesap, in our locality, outranks all. With good treatment it always
bears, keeps and always sells. It is best color, good quality and fair size.
It hangs on till gathering time. Its principal fault is the straggling habit
of tree.

You all know Ben Davis. It is no good with me. It is a hothouse of
disease and Insects. I don't condemn it on account of quality, but habits.
I know its hal)its are good in many places, but not with me.

For home use and for those who know what they want, I And nothing

equal to Roll's Genet.
I

COMMERCIAL APPLE'S FOR CENTRAL INDIANA.

BY C. M. HOBBS, BRIDGEPORT.

Summer. — Astrachan, Yellow Transparent, Benoni. Summer Red
Stripe, Chenango, Longfield.

Fall.— Wealthy, Maiden Blush, Pewaukee, Wolf River. Tulpehocken.

Winter. — Ben Davis, Stark, Indiana Favorite, York Imperial, Grimes'
Golden, White Pippin.

VARIETIES OF APPLES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA -HOME USE

AND MARKET.

BY JNO. W. MOOREHOUSE, ALBION.

This subject presents two distinct propositions. The land in Northern
Indiana is neither mountainous nor level, just rolling enough to afford
natural drainage sufficient on most farms for an orchard, and artificial
drainage easy where required. Its uneven surface serves as a protection
from the influences of cold and winds. The soil produces walnut, hickory,
beech and sugar. As the texture and fibre of the apple tree is similar
to these, it produces strong, healthy apple trees— the primary source of
perfect fruit. The climate and seasons, standing between the extremes
of cold and heat, are congenial to the growth of a great variety of ap-
ples. Of the hundreds of varieties of apples that may be grown here
quite successfully, some of these may lack the quality and flavor found
in the same varieties grown elsewhere, and some nuiy excel. Tastes

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differ; some people like one variety, some another. What varieties, then,
shall we grow for home use? I can only suggest those vai-ieties that
respond readily and bear well under average care, and suit any tastb,
leaving all perfectly free to vary the list by leaving out or adding to, as
it may suit their taste and space for growing.

I would suggest the Red June for very early, followed with the Yel-
low Transparent, with the Early Harvest for variety if you like it. Then,
by all means, grow the Duchess Oldenburg. The Bed Astrachan is a
good second choice. The Ice apple makes splendid sauce and pie. For
cider, grow Talman's Sweet. Grow the old reliable Rambo to thicken
the apple butter with and for the children to take to school for appe-
tizers (if they need them). These apples, when buried or kept in a very
cool cellar, are always acceptable of a winter's evening. For winter
use I would suggest as first choice Grimes' Golden, Wealthy, Jonathan^'
Baldwin, York Imperial and Ben Davis. With one exception, all of these
may be grown here to perfection, and afford ample va^'iety for the most
fastidious taste. But from those who wish to grow them, I have no
desire to exclude the Yellow Bellflower, Greening, Golden Russet, North-
ern Spy and many others.

The local trade may be supplied with the varieties already named,
but for shipping or the market proper I would draw the line abruptly.
The mistake of the past has been too many varieties grown and too few
of a kind. The remedy is easy. Grow only a few varieties for market
and only those that will sell together. For the general market, winter
trade, we would suggest gi'owing only these four varieties: York Im-
perial, Jonathan, Baldwin and Ben Davis.

The York Imperial bears well here, and is a good keeper. It will keep
in ordinary storage until the middle of the following June, and suits the
taste of most people fairly well.

The Jonathan, though a shy bearer, is of splendid flavor, looks well
and sells well. The Baldwin grown here under proper care (mark the
distinction), for a general purpose apple, is hard to excel.

The Ben Davis, though lacking the flavor found in it when grown
in some other localities, is a hardy apple, good keeper, attractive, and
sells on any market. The most important condition involved here is to
know that you have a profitable market for your apples when produced.
Consult the catalogues of the various nurserymen, and you will find these
varieties listed in nearly all of them, showing that there is a general
demand for this stock. Consult the market reports of the gi-eat centers
of trade and you will invariably find these apples quoted high on the
markets. High quotations always indicate ready sales. In growing
apples for home use, we consult only our individual taste and the nat-
ural environments that will contribute toward gratifying our taste. In
growing them for market, we necessarily consult the demands of trade
and the conditions that surround us in our endeavors to meet those de-

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mands. In doing tbis we find those four named varieties sell readily,
separately or together. Any surplus that we may grow does not re-
quire to be peddled or hawlied about. They will find ready sale in any
large market, by the barrel, car lot or train load. Not only this, but let
it be known that large quantities of these apples are gi-own and for sale
in any locality in Northern Indiana, and buyers from Chicago, Buffalo
and New York will be in our midst, bidding for the fruit, just as they
now are here buying other staple products of the farm.

VARIETIES OF APPLES RECOMMENDED FOR COMMERCIAL
PLANTATIONS IN NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY J. C. GROSSMAN, WOLCOTTVILLE.

Apples.— Northern. For a commercial orchard of apples in Northern
Indiana we would recommend the following varieties in the order of their
ripening, viz.: Yellow Transparent, Duchess of Oldenburg, Wealthy,
Grimes Golden, Smith Cider, Jonathan, Ben Davis and York Imperial.
Some persons might object to Smith Cider, but in our locality it bears
every year, and in alternate years extra heavy. The quality is much
better than Ben Davis, and we do not know of an apple that sticks to
the tree better than Smith. There are many other varieties that are de-
servedly vei-y popular in the northern district, many of which, in center
localities would, or could, be included in a commercial list. Among the
best are these, in order of ripening: Red Astrachan, Sweet Bough, Maid-
en Blush, Rambo, Fameuse or Snow, Fink, Northern Spy, Talman Sweet,
Baldwin, Rhode Island Greening, Roxbury Russet, etc. Of crabs the
Hyslop, Ttanscendent and Whiting are best, and most generally planted.

VARIETIES OF APPLES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY CHAS. M'CLUE, ANGOLA.

Thirty years ago no finer apples were raised anywhere than in Steu-
ben County, Indiana. Buyers were attracted here from all directions, but
now not enough apples are raised to attract a single buyer. The old
orchards have all gone to decay. Just why this is so is not entirely plain,
for many of these orchards should be in a healthy condition yet.

No doubt the day of raising apples here by the old careless methods
has gone by, for,^as our bird friends have decreased, our insect enemies
have increased. The apple gi-ower wiU have to overcome, by artificial

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means, those obstacles that were provided for by nature. The outlook
for apple growing here is not very encouraging, but I still believe that the
business Avill be successfully carried on by the specialist who will pursue
correct methods.

As to the varieties of apples, I think those kinds that have done the
best in the past will be the kinds for the futiu'e. Of course, new kinds
may be introduced that may be equal to, if not superior to anything now
grown. The Baldwin is ahead of any apple ever raised in this county;
next, the Rhode Island Greening. These two have been more productive
than any other winter apple. For summer, the Early Harvest, the Sum-
mer Bellflower and Sweet Bough; fall. Lady Blush and Twenty-Ounce.
These varieties, I have noticed, have continued to bear after many others
ceased to be productive. The Ben Davis may be a profitable apple, and
also the Stark apple.

Apples seem to ripen earlier than they did years ago, and also are
very often blown ofC by the winds of autumn. In order to make success
complete, a wind break should be raised with the orchai'd.

APPLES FOR A COMMERCIAL ORCHARD IN CENTRAL INDIANA.

BY E. Y. TEAS, CENTERVILLE.

I am somewhat reluctant in giving out a list of fruits to plant. So
many conditions are to be taken into consideration— soil, climate, pur-
pose, the man. However, I hand you this list as one that seems O. K.:
Yellow Transparent, Maiden Blush, Wealthy, York Imperial and Ben
Davis.

For Family Use.— Yellow Transparent, Early Harvest, Benoni, Maiden
Blush, Wealthy, Grimes' Golden, Roman Stem, Winesap, Jonathan and
York Imperial.

APPLES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES FOR SOUTHERN

INDIANA.

BY WM. M. WALTMAN, NASHVILLE.

Now, I beg the pardon of this association for not preparing a paper.
Is it granted? I will give my reasons on that because it is short. I felt
like I didn't want to go on the stage. The paper would be like the old
gold meetings years ago in oiu- county. Some inspector put out lies about
a gold bed down there, and every year a great many people would come

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in there to dig gold. One old man came from the East; he was a Yanliee.
He dug a while, but did^i't get muc4i. He saw an advertisement in a
paper that for so much money he would be told bow to get the gold. He
sent the money, came to the postoffice regularly every ^veeK to get his
recipe. One day it came. He took it out, opened it and cut oft one
paper, unrolled it, came to another paper, cut off and unrolled, and when

he came to the center of it, it just had these three words: -'Dig like ."

Now, then, my paper, upon this subject would be simply two words, eight
letters— Ben Davis.

Mr. Kingsbury: We must know why.

Mr. Waltman: Because it is the best apple raised, and it is the best
apple sold. There is more prejudice against the Ben Davis apple than
there is against Ben Davis himself. When I was picking my apples last
year, some of the neighbor boys came to my orchard and said: "Ma
sent me up to get, some apples, but don't send Ben Davis," but, the boy
says, "Send them; I will take them home and see what ma says." So
they got a sack full of the Ben Davis. They came back the next morn-
ing with a note thanking me for sending her the best apple she ever had.
They are good cookers, good lookers and good sellers, do fairly well to
eat in the winter. That's why I raise the Ben Davis. I have an orchard
of 5,000 trees. The nurseryman made a mistake in putting off a few on
me that were not Ben Davis. Buyers who come to my orchard take the
piles of Ben Davis first, and say, "You can put the others in if you want
to, but we don't care a cent whether you do or not." I would say to every
one who wants to set an orchard for commercial purposes, set Ben Davis
every time.

Mr. Burton: I would rather have a Ben Davis than no apple at all.
Any man who has traveled over this western apple-growing country can
see for himself that the judgment of the people is for the Ben Davis for
a commercial apple. The bulk of their trees are Ben Davis. Every tree
yields piles of apples; they are higher colored than here. If a man goes
out there to buy a car of apples, he wants Ben Davis. Planters always
give their orders largely for Ben Davis when buying trees. The more
you ti-y to down it, the more* it is up. Like the Keiffer pear. A commer-
cial pear means Keiffer, and a commercial apple means Ben Davj-s.

Mr. Hobbs: I would suggest three or four other varieties along with
your Ben Davis. A few Yellow Transparents, as Mr. Burton has well
suggested. The Red June has proven one of the very best commercial
and home apples. The Red Astrachan is a very reliable and good apple.
The Chenango for its beauty and attractiveness. The Duchess of Olden-
burg is a newer variety, and has not been so extensively planted over
the State m the^e old varieties mentioned. It has not failed since it came

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into bearing. It begins bearing early, and the trees are extremely hardy.
The cold or sunamer drought does not hurt them. The fruit is fair size,
rather light color, rather light blush on their sunny side. Cooks very
readily. My wife likes it rather better than anything else in its season
for cooking. I am quite satisfied in my own mind we could safely plant
them and not fail for family use and commercial purposes. There is an-
other profitable apple; it is the Wealthy. It is an early and regular bear-
er, the fruit is large and highly coloi'ed, sells well, cooks well, and is
desirable all around. We have a neighbor who planted some trees some
years ago. He has a number of other varieties, including Ben Davis.
He has made considerable more money off of his Wealthies than any
other variety in his orchard. He sold his Wealthies for $1.25 per bushel
in Indianapolis. By picking them early, he gets a crop every year. He
picks them before they are fully matured. He says if the tree is not
drawn on so heavily to ripen the crop, he has his Wealthies every year.
I think for commercial purposes we shall have to still stick to the Maiden
Blush, a good old standard sort. Ben Davis for commea'cial purposes
has been tested, a regular bearer, but York Imperial will bear right along
with Ben Davis. It is of fine quality and a good keeper. The White
Pippin is also a very good apple. We could not leave White Pippin out
i:mong our friends.

President Stevens: We will now take up the pears recommended
for planting.

E. Y. Teas: I would recommend for market these pears: Wilder,
Bartlett, Anjou, Keiffer. For home use: Wilder, Bartlett, Seckel, Anjou,
Keiffer.

VARIETIES OF PEARS FOR CENTRAL INDIANA.

BY C. M. HOBBS, BRIDGEPORT.

Of the 1,000 or more varieties catalogued, it has not been my pleasure
to see more than fifty varieties of pears. Of these I have grown twenty
varieties, and from my own experience will try to give you a list that is
best for Central Indiana.

Would plant Wilder Early for first early. This is a splendid pear for
home use, but ripens too unevenly for a market pear. This is followed
by Tyson, a medium-sized, bright yellow-reddish cheeked pear of excel-
lent quality. These are followed very closely by Clapp's Favorite and
Bartlett, too well knoAvn and appreciated to need description. These four
are the best of the summer pears. Then comes the fall pears. Duchess
of Angouleme leads all others as a market pear, because of its productive-

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ness and large size. But the fancy trade demands varieties lilie Bosc,
Anjou, Howell and Seckel.

Tliere are other good pears that ripen about the same time as the
above. The Louis Bonne, Flemish Beauty, and the list would not be
complete without a few Sheldons. In shape it is perfect; quality, excel-
lent: color, cinnamon brown or russet. This color is an indication of fine
quality. Among the later varieties I thinli Clairgeau should find a place.
Lawrence - is a gi-eat favorite with some. Small size, but good quality
and a good keeper.

Then we have the much-despised KeifEer. More printer's ink has been
spoiled condemning this pear than any other variety of fruit, and yet it
becomes more popular every year. Like the Ben Davis apple, it has
come to stay. There is one more pear that I want to recommend, and
that is the Columbia. It is a splendid bearer, always perfect, and a good
keeper. It deserves to be more generally planted. While not of the
highest quality, it will keep in good condition until midwinter, and hold
its flavor better than most winter pears.

VARIETIES OF PEARS FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS IN
NORTHER INDIANA.

BY F. M. BUKER, ROME CITY.

Bartlett, Seckel, Flemish Beauty, Keiffer, Angouleme, Anjou, Law-
rence, Mount Vernon.

Have fruited or seen in bearing this list, ai^d find them usually pro-
ductive. There may be other varieties equally good for the commercial
grower.

VARIETIES OF PEARS FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY A. H. SWAIN, SOUTH BEND.

I include in this list only such varieties as have been thoroughly
tested and found reliable.

Summer pears in order of ripening—

1. Beurre Gifford.

2. Kirtland.

3. Tyson.

4. Clapp's Favorite.

5. Bartlett.

6. Flemish Beauty.

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Ull

1.

I —
Howell.

2.

Seckel.

3.

Sheldon.

4.

Beurre Bosc.

5.

Duchess de Angouleme (dwarfi

6.

Louise Bon de Jersey (dwarf).

Winter—

1. Beurre Clairgeau.

2. Beurre Anjou.

3. Winter Nelis.

4. Keiffer. ,

5. Lawrence.

G. Vicar of Winlcfield.

DISCUSSION.

W. C. Reed: In planting pears for market, I don't think it well to
plant but few early pears. Wilder Early and Seckel for early market.
Following them Clapp's Favorite, Garber and Keiffer are the main com-
mercial pears. Keiffer will make more money than any other variety. I
have been growing Garbers for some thirteen years. They bear well,
sell well; shipped them last year to Indianapolis. They always bring good
money in our market.

W. W. Stevens: I would say that for commercial purposes that in
my part of the State, so far as my observation extends, there are but
three varieties that I would plant— Seckel, Duchess and the Keiflfer— and
I have tried the Garber. They are slow sellers with me. The Seckel is
our finest pear for family use, fine and ready sale. For late pears I
would recommend the Duchess and the Keiffer. With us, I believe, the
Duchess is a more regular bearer than the Keiffer for the last six years.
I would limit my orchard for commercial purposes to these three varieties.

W. S. Ratliff: I would like to introduce a new pear that was raised
in our section. They have been kept as late as the 4th of July the sum-
mer following their maturity. For quality it is very much like the
Keiffer, half way between the Sheldon and the Keiffer. You will have
an opportunity to sample this pear. It is a seedling, and showed large
promise second or third season of fruiting. It is a good grower, good,
strong, healthy variety, and an excellent keeper. One would think it
would become wilted in keeping so long, but this is not so.

President Stevens: We will now have some lists of peaches for In
diana.

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VARIETIES OF PEACHES FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY W. T. TERRELL, BLOOMFIELD.

The varieties of peaclies for home marliet in this section of the State
(Sontliern Indiana) covers several very worthy varieties, some of which
are of special merit, and are very valuable, both for home use, and profit-
able to grow for market, also. The following varieties will be named in
the order of their time of ripening, giving with each variety a very binef
sketch, or description, so you may catch a glimpse of what it really is.
Now, what I mention is of varieties that I either have grown myself or
am personally acquainted with. That is what I think this Society wants
to know.

The first variety I wish to mention is the first variety ripe with us,
which is the Amsden. a red cling, with a very dark red cheek, which is
ready for market by the 4th of July. It is a very good variety, with two
exceptions. One is, it is subject to rot soon after it begins to ripen
(unless thinned on the tree early in the season; another objection is,
if left to ripen on the tree (if the weather is very hot), it will ripen on the
outside, while next to the seed appears green. This can be overcome,
however, Ity early gathering and placing in a cool, well ventilated fruit
house. If you desire to market it a distance from home, this is no hin-
drance, because we have to gather them before they are soft, anyway.
So I consider the Amsden a very profitable peach for the early markets,
and, in fact, it is the earliest peach we have here that is hardy and a
sure cropper. Now. when I say Amsden, I want it understood that this
name covers the Alexander and Arkansas Traveler, all because I think
these three named sorts are identically the same peach, sold under the
three aforesaid names. Or at least I am not able to distinguish any
difference between them, having purchased all tLree of them, and find
only one Icind.

The next good and profitable variety is Crawford's Early, a large,
yellow freestone peach, ri^iening from the middle to the last of July,
and is a peach that too much can't be said in its praise, both in fiavor
and size.

Next comes the Stump, The World peach, one of the ideals, filling a
gap between Crawford's Early and the general crop ripening from the
middle of August to the first week in September. It is a white or cream-
colored freestone peach, with a red skin, and a very dark cheek on sunny
side. The Stump peach has an excellent flavor and is very juicy, but
rather soft for marltet, miless gathered while a little green.

The time now, from middle of August to middle of September, has
several first-rate varieties of peaches that are good for market. First,
the Triumph, a nice sized yellow freestone peach, with a red cheek, which
is worthy of a place in every orchard. The Crawford's Late, a large

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yellow freestone, good for canning, etc. It is also a good bearer with us,
and a popular market variety. The Elberta, a large, oblong, yellow free-
stone, which is well known nearly everywhere in the peach belt, and a
very profitable market vai'iety that will bear handling well. It is con-
sidered the best peach for commercial orchards on account of its large
size and fine appearance; also the hardiness of the trees and their fruit
buds. Just after the Elberta, or lapping in the latter part of its season,
comes the finest and largest yellow freestone peach that I ever saw.
Fifteen inches in circumference is no uncommon thing to find. I have
often picked specimens measuring sixteen and one-half inches in circum-
ference. This peach originated here in this (Greene) county from the seed
of the Ai'kansas Ti-aveler, first grown by William Hannah. I procured
the first buds from his trees and propagated quite a lot of these trees
and sold them to my neighbors, which since that time (1894) have come in
bearing, proving one of the most popular canning peaches known in this
part of the State. It is a perfect freestone, not having a trace of white,
bitter wax next to the seed, so commonly found in freestone peaches.
The meat is sweet, juicy and a beautiful clear yellow from the skin to
the seed. The tree is a good grower and hardy. The fruit is all that can
be desired as a seller on the markets. It will outstrip the famous Elberta
when thoroughly introduced, because it is more showy on the market and
of much better fiavor. I named it the Hannah Seedling peach, after Mr.
Hannah, who planted the seed that produced the original tree. It is pretty
well known in two or three of the adjoining counties.

The next peach ripening after the Hannah is the Norvell's Mammoth
Cling, another Greene County peach, produced from the seed of a peach
procured at the World's Fair at Chicago, planted by Dr. H. V. Norvell,
of Bloomfield, Ind. The peach is a white cling, larger than Heath Cling,
with a dingy red cheek on sunny side. It is a fine canning peach, ripens
the middle of September, and promises to be a winner in the markets,
because it is ripe and gone before the Heath Cling comes in. Then fol-
lowing the Norvell come the Wheatland and the Wonderful, both ex-
cellent, late, yellow freestone peaches, coming in the season when it
seems they are needed most. Last, but not least, by a good deal, comes
the old, tried, true and ever-to-be-adored Heath Cling, a large white
cling— ripe first week in October; some seasons the last week in Septem-
ber, but nevertheless one of the best known and the most popular of any
cling peach in existence. The trees are hardy, productive and long-lived.
In our propagation of peach trees we always bud a large number of
Heath Cling trees, which never go begging for a purchaser.

I will have to add another good peach, which I had nearly forgotten.
It is the Heath Free; something similar in appearance; ripens earlier; not
quite so large as Heath Cling, but very much like it in flavor.

Now, the varieties I have mentioned are good and profitable kinds.
If I were to plant a thousand acres to peach, I don't know of anything
bettei' than I have mentioned.

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VARIETIES OF PEACHES ADAPTED TO SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY HIRAM P. DEAN, GREENWOOD.

This is really one of the most important questions that occurs to us
in peach orchai-d planting: What varieties shall we plant? Yet thei*e
are so many varieties, and the list being constantly increased, and so
much confusion as to these many varieties being true to names, that
there is some doubt of my being able to aid the amateur planter to any
gi-eat degree.

My father, Argus Dean, planted his first orchard in 1850, consisting
of 1,600 trees, embracing about sixty of the best known varieties at that
time, and it required about twelve to fifteen years in testing these va-
rieties as to quality, size, hardiness and the very essential linowledge of
time of ripening, in order to malie a constant succession from the earliest
to the latest. The list which he selected at that time made the basis of
our later plantings, which ran into hundreds of thousands of ti-ees, and
we never had cause to regret the use of this lot of selected varieties, al-
though we did later discard some, and add some new ones. This list as
we began our future plantings was as follows, given in succession of time
of ripening: Early Tillotston, Troth Early, George the Fourth, Craw-
ford's Early, Serate Early Yorli, L. E. York, Mixon Free, Mixon Cling,
Crawford's Late, Dean's L. Red Free, Druid Hill, Ward's Late, La-
gi'ange or Health Free and Heath. Cling. In a very short time we dis-
carded both the Crawfords. and later Serate Early York, Tillotston and
Lagrange.

Our later and larger plantings were made with the following addi-
tions: Waterloo, Hale's Early, Mountain Rose, Shipley's L. Red, Crock-
et's White, Smock Free, Salway and Henrietta. Our still later experience
has been with Gudgeon, Chair's Choice, Globe, Wonderful, Wheatland,
Diamond, Crosby, Elberta, Swiss, Reed's Early Golden, Bilyeus Oct, and
of these I do not consider any that are extra hardy but Gudgeon and
Bilyeus Oct, and neither of these two are worthy of large planting. Now,
in favorable localities for the southern part of the State, I would select
our first list, less those first discarded, with these additions, making list
as follows: Hale's Early, Troth's Early, Mount Rose, L. Early York,
Mixon Cling, Mixon Free, Elberta, L. Red Free, Druid Hill, Shipley's L.
Red, Ward's Late, Smock Free, Salway, Heath Cling and Henrietta, as
representing main planting, but would recommend thorough trial and
smaller plantings of these: Globe, Chair's Choice, Crosby and Wheat-
land, since there is a growing demand for- yellow stock. Among the
newer sorts, I would advise trial of Champion, Triumph, Bokara, Carmen,
Piquet's Late, Fitzgerald and Golden Drop. Of locally known varieties
the Fleenor and Red Heath are worthy of trial plantings. There is, how-

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ever, as first stated, so much confusion in names and varieties that there
will always be disappointment and loss on the part of the amateur
grower by endeavoring to follow advice of this one and the other. Lo-
cality and soil also differ so much that success or failure of certain
varieties can be made in a single field. For instance, Ilale's Early will
not succeed in low, rich land, while Smock Free would do fairly well.

In planting large orchards we have learned to take all these things
into account, and to give even reasonably beneficial advice, it is necessary
to know where and on what character of soil the different varieties are
to be planted, also the distance from and the demands of the markets.
Let us illustrate by this: The Mixon Cling is one of the best and most
profitable of all peaches, provided we can educate the consumer to use
them. The Free, adapted to all soils, is hardy as well as the buds, fruit
good size, beautifully colored, always uniform, .splendid quality, a good
shipper, the best of keepers, and has no superior for canning but thor-
oughly ripened Heath Cling (which are always scarce), and yet the ordi-
nary housewife refuses to take them because of the trouble in preparing
them. So it is, we must be governed by market demands, hence the ne-
cessity of the statement made above regarding personal experience in test-
ing more of the yellow varieties, which, however, seem to be almost uni-
versally more tender in buds than others, the Salway being the most noted
exception to this rule.

VARIETIES OP PEACHES RECOMMENDED FOR COMMERCIAL
PLANTATIONS IN CENTRAL INDIANA.

BY WILBUR C. STOUT, MONROVIA.

Many things are to be considered in recommending a list of varieties
for a commercial plantation in Central Indiana. Often the best peach
one year is of little value the following year. Drought, wet weather,
blizzards or untimely frosts get in their work of desti'uction. We have
found the following list our most desirable ones: Sneed opens the sea-
son; sells fairly well; poor quality, much like Alexander. Sneed is closely
followed by the Alexander type of some fifteen varieties, all very much
alike, often pay well. Alexander, Amsden and Early Canada are as valu-
able as any in the list. Following them we have Greensboro. The most
hardy peach in fruit bud recommended; a good white peach. I can't
like Triumph, but it sells fairly well and is very hardy here. It is almost
a cling, the first yellow peach to ripen. Hyne's Surprise and Hale's Early
are very much alike with me. and are valuable. I would have but little
choice between them.

Early Rivers also ripens about the same time, a valuable white peach,
and is also very hardy in fruit bud and sells well,

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Troth and Mount Rose are hardy in fruit bud, bear well and sell well.

Champion and Thurber are fine white peaches, of good size, color and
quality. ^ I prefer the latter, but it is not so good where quality is con-
sidered important.

Elberta is as hardy in fruit bud, or more so, than the Crawford type,
quality not so good; tree often badly affected with leaf curl, but, strange
to say, seldom causes tree to cast its fruit. As valuable among peaches
as Ben Davis among apples, and I have sold the fruit from a single tree
(five-year set) for $6 in the orchard (at $1 per bushel).

The Crawford type of peaches all resemble very much. All rather
tender in bud, but of very best quality, and sell for the highest prices.
With me they have paid well. They are Early and Late Crawford, Fitz-
gerald, Globe, Wheatland, Mary's Choice, Reeves' Favorite and several
others, but the varieties mentioned have alwaj's paid best.

Gold Dust and Lemon Clings are the best yellow clings. The former
is an exceptionally nice gi-owing tree and a heavy bearer of very choice
fruit.

Belle of Georgia, Family Favorite, Mount Rareripe and Old Mixon
Free bear very heavily of nice fruit and are very hardy in tree and fruit
bud.

Heath Cling is a very sweet white peach. Very valuable.

Willet is a large yellow peach, very late, and sells well.

Bilue is late, of poor quality, often cracks badly, and seldom ripens.

VARIETIES OF PEACHES FOR PLANTING IN CENTRAL INDIANA.

BY S. K. HENBY, GREENFIELD.

I would recommend the following:
Early — Triumph, Alexander, Tong Pa.
Midseason— Champion, Crawford's Early, Elberta.
Late— Crawford's Late, Old Mixon Free, Old Mixoji Cling, Stump.
Globe, Smock Freestone.

PEACH GROWING FOR NORTHWESTERN INDIANA.

BY H. H. SWAEM, SOUTH BEND.

Peaches are but little grown in Northwestern Indiana on acco«ot of
the severity of the climate. The following are among the most desirable
varieties: Elberta, Crosby, Champion and Triumph.

President Stevens: We will by consent have the discussion of the
varieties recommended at the close of the lists. We next will have plums.

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VARIETIES OF PLUMS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMERCIAL,

PLANTATIONS.

BY WILBUR C. STOUT, MONROVIA.

I have been making a specialty of select varieties, of fine quality,
and have paid little attention to native plums; however, Robinson and
Wild Goose bear well and sell well at low prices— the plum for the aver-
age farmer. Niagara is the prettiest plum of the European type I have
ever fruited, and sold best. Unfortunately, trees generally of this type
have bodies killed by severe freezing or sun scald. I don't know which it
is; very probably both.

Last year we sold our plums for about $200, and my books show
Abundance, Burbank, Gold, Chabot and the Damsons to have brought
88 to 90 per cent, of the amount, although they occupied about one-third
of the ground.

If I was going to set a commercial plum orchard I would set those
named above, and in addition. Climax, a new Japan plum, sent out by
Luther Burbank some three j^ears ago. It is very hardy in tree and fruit
bud, and the largest and finest in fruit I have every seen, but trees will
sell high for a few years.

America is a very large hybrid plum, quality about like Robinson;
very heavy bearer; size two to thi-ee times as large as Wild Goose, and
bears as heavily as Robinson. It should be borne in mind that the native
type of plum must be planted on a commercial plantation for profit, un-
less the planters will jar for curculios three to five times per week for
two and one-half to four weeks.

We have several other new plums, but none better than the ones
mentioned, unless you want an early kind; then set Red June. Faults,
very poor quality; tree subject to black knot.

President Stevens: Our next is varieties of cherries.

VARIETIES OF CHERRIES FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY G. W. TRUEX, LOCKMAN.

I will have to make some apologies, not having prepared a paper.

Cherries ought not to be left without a word of encouragement for
marlvct purposes. In my own immediate neighl»orhood I have never
known a commercial orchard. Every farmer has a few cherries, differ-
ent varieties, early and late. Some have proven good, some have not.
From what I know about growing cherries, they certainly could be grown

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on a commercial scale and be profitable. I don't see how it could help
but be a profitable crop. There is always more demand than we can
supply. There is some one always wanting cherries. In the spring of
the year nearly everybody I meet is wanting to know if I am going to
have cherries to sell. Our list of cherries that are reliable is small. They
are English Morello and the Early Richmond. The most reliable cher-
ry is the English Morello. They are the hardiest cheriy I ever had any-
thing to do with. It is the most reliable cherry I ever saw, but my knowl-
edge is limited to this pai"t of southern Indiana. If I were planting a
number of trees, they would be English Morello.

VARIETIES OF CHERRIES FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY GEO. W. W. M'INTOSH, REGO.

I am asked to name the best varieties of cherries for Southern In-
diana. I can not at present answer for all Southern Indiana, but give
the names of those doing best for family or commercial purposes, so far
as I have been able to observe. Of acid varieties for early fruit. Early
Richmond is the best we know. Next in ripening, I think, the old Black
Morello and Montmorenci are best, or as good as any, English Morello
is also a good cherry. May Duke and Late Duke will probably represent
the best subacid cherries. Governor Wood and Belle de Chatenay are the
best sweets we know.

President Stevens: Varieties of quinces is our next topic.
QUINCES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY J. C. GROSSMAN.

In the Revised Catalogue of Fruits recommended for cultivation in
the various sections of the United States by the American Pomological
Society, the following varieties of quinces are recommended for district
No. 2, of which Northern Indiana forms a part. Champion,** Orange,**
Rea,** Meech,* Missouri Mammoth,* and Pear.* The first three being
double starred and the three latter having one star. Of these we have
fruited Orange, Meech and Champion, they ripening in the order named.
Missouri Mammoth is bearing this year for first time with us. With
what we have seen and heard of this variety and our personal experience

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with the other varieties mentioned, we would place Missouri first,
Orange second, and Meech third, in a list for a commercial plantation.
Champion is a good winter variety, but is often frosted before ripe, as
its season of ripening is about from middle to last of November.

President Stevens: Now we have reached the topic of grapes, and
Mr. Sylvester Johnson, one of the most experienced growers, will give
us his list.

Mr. S. Johnson: Before presenting' my paper I should like to make
a statement. The Secretary wrote me he would like to have me prepare
papers on Grapes and Walks. I laid this letter aside. The program that
was sent me was lost. My paper is on grapes generally. I will go ahead
and read it or not just as you say.

President Stevens: Go ahead and read it.

GRAPES AND GRAPE CULTURE.

BY SYLVESTER JOHNSON, IRVINGTON.

Grape vines will do well in any ground of average fertility, well
drained either artificially or by nature. A southern or eastern slope Is
desirable. To succeed well the ground should be thoroughly plowed,
subsoiled and pulverized to the depth of twelve to fifteen inches. Any
ground sufficiently fertile to raise a good corn crop will produce good
grape vines, if other conditions are favorable. If ground is not thus
fertile it must be made so by an application of barnyard manure or
wood ashes.

In selecting vines secure, if possible, well rooted, thrifty one-year-old
vines. These can be had at a much less price and as a rule will give
as good if not better satisfaction than those two years old. If vines
have been purchased a great distance away and the roots have become
dry, place them at once in a vessel of water and let them remain until
you are ready to plant them. Grape vines may be planted either in fall
or spring. Fall I think preferable for the reason that the weather is
generally more favorable, the ground is more easily worked and is likely
to be better pulverized, and that the earth is settled around the roots,
and the plant is more likely to start to growing earlier in the spring.
In planting spread the roots in the directions they seem to want to go.
never allowing any root to cross or touch another. Do not place the
roots more than two inches under the surface, as grape roots incline to
grow near the surface. Mulch well either by keeping the surface well

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pulverized or by covering the soil for some distance around the vine
with coarse manure, straw, leaves of trees or some other suitable mulch.
I have found coal ashes an excellent mulch as well as a fertilizer. I
prefer the latter method for the reason that in digging to pulverize one
is apt to interfere with the roots. Frequent cultivation by stirring the
soil is very important, but care must be taken not to stir too deeply,
in order to avoid the interference with the roots.

It is a great mistake that many make to try to grow grape vines in
a sod or to allow weeds or grass of any kind near them. It would 'be
just as senseless to do so as to ti-y to raise corn with such surroundings.
The first year allow but one vine to grow from the roots, and the second
year cut back to tAVO buds. After both have fairly started pinch off the
weaker one and allow the other to grow as you did the first year. If
the vine makes a growth this year of from ten to twelve feet cut back
to four feet and you will have some fruit next year, but if it gi-ows from
two to six feet cut back to two buds as you did at the beginning of the
second year. Make your trellis the fall of the second year. Plant your
posts three feet deep, leaving eight feet above ground. Use No. 10 wire,
place first wire three feet above ground and the other two wires two
and one-half and five feet above the first one. Posts may be twenty-
four to thirty feet apart. Adopt any method you please to make the
end posts immovable by the heavy weight they will have to bear. Now
your vines are supposed to be on the trellis, tied to the wire with some
kind of soft string. The only summer pruning needed is to pinch off
all the latterals. This is important. If not done the nutriment required
to make the latteral grow will be just that much loss to the bud at its
base, which is the conservatory for that which gives life and vigor to
cluster of fruit which comes from the bud next year.

After the frost has caused the leaves to fall the pruning is to be done.
It is much better to do this in the fall than in the spring. One has more
time and better weather generally in October than in February or March.
When left to prune during the last month named we ai*e apt to be busy
preparing for spring work and allow the time to pass to the season that
bleeding of vines will follow pruning. But the most potent reason for
fall pruning is in laying down your vines for winter protection you have
much less work to do when pruned than if they are unpruned.

On the subject of winter protection, I desire to impress upon this
audience its very great importance. If you desire a large crop of good
grapes you must protect all your vines. Of course there are many winters
that will not kill many varieties of grapes. But all gi-ape vines all win-
ters will givfe better satisfaction if well housed than if left on the trellis.
You farmers need not be told of the great difference there is between a
calf or a colt that has been wintered in a warm and comfortable barn
and those which have had to stand out in the mud, snow and cold winds,
and how much more vigorous and healthy are the former than the latter.

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I am firmly convinced that the same laws, to this extent, govern grape
vines. If this be a true theory, men have no excuse for not giving this
protection. It talces but little time to cover all the vines that are ordi-
narily found on one man's premises. My man and I do this worli in
one day on 150 vines. The manner of giving this protection is very
simple and inexpensive. It is done as follows, to wit:

I go to a brush pile and secure forl^ed branches, which I prepare like
the one I hold in my hand, lay two vines towards each other and drive
this forlied stick in the gi-ound over them. This holds them to the ground.
Then I cover with any covering I may conveniently secure, such as straw,
corn stalks, tomato or potato vines or forest leaves. The last named I
consider the best for the reasons that they are always at hand and when
decayed make a leaf mold around the vines which make a fertilizer more
congenial than any other, being nature's own fertilizer.

In the spring so soon as danger from freezing is passed, I remove the
covering, tie my vines to the wires and spray with Bordeaux mixture
about the time the buds begin to swell, not later. A second spraying is
given just after the bloom drops off, and a third just before the fruit
begins to ripen. If I want very fine grapes for table or exhibition I sack
the largest bunches, using two-pound sacks which are purchased at
eighty cents per 1,000. Grapes thus sacked are safe from the depreda-
tions of bees, birds or fungus.

In regard to varieties, I can only say that there are so many and so
many different tastes that I feel a timidity in making any suggestions,
but will venture just a few: I am very frequently asked this question:
"If you had to be restricted to any one variety, what would it be?" My
answer noAv is Johnson's Seedling. Formerly my answer was Brighton,
evidently the parent of the former, which only excels its parent in hardi-
ness. There is only one other of the newer grapes that I deem worthy
of special mention, and that is the Brilliant, one of Munson's Seedling
and the most promising new grape I know of.

A Member: Mr. Johnson, what three would j^ou recommend for
market?

Mr. Johnson: Brighton, Concord and Niagara.

VARIETIES OF GRAPES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY C. P. BRADLEY, SOUTH BEND.

While we are able to grow many varieties of grapes in the north part
of the State, there are a great number of varieties that are better adapted
to the south part. Varieties that do the best and are the most profitable
in the north part of the State are as follows: Black— Worden, Concord,

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Moore's Early, Hai-tford, Champion, Clinton, Eaton, Telegraph, Cottage,
Ives' Seedling. White— Niagara, Moore's Diamond, Pocklington, Empire
State. Red— Brighton, Delaware, Agawam, Lindley, Woodruff Red,
Oneida, Perliins, Vergennes.

While those varieties mentioned herewith are among the best Isnown
to be under cultivation, there are a number of varieties that are rather
too late for the north, that do exceedingly well in the south part, such
as Catalpa, Goethe, Jefferson, Lady Washington and many others.

President Stevens: We now pass to that most delicious of all fruits,
the strawberry.

BEST VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES FOR CENTRAL INDIANA.

BY EVAN B.DAVIS, CARTER8BURG.

With such fruits as the apple, peach, plum and pear, which, when set
out, are expected to stand ten, twenty or fifty years, it is very important
to select varieties especially adapted to the soil, climate and general con-
ditions. The government has issued a bulletin on the apple, giving name
of all leading varieties with the section of country in which each does
best. For example, some of the eastern states produce the Baldwin and
Greening to perfection, while it would be folly to plant them for commer-
cial purposes here. Peaches and plums are also particular as to soil and
climate, but can be brought into bearing so soon that one can experiment
with different varieties. Even with blackberries, and raspberries, certain
varieties are especially suited to certain sections and are established and
recognized standards. But the conditions are different with strawberries.
Climate does not seem to make as much difference as soil and treatment.
Some varieties which answer every i*equirement and are in every way
satisfactory to me, will prove disappointing and worthless to a neighbor,
who has different soil and location but gives same treatment. Often in
comparing notes, after testing new varieties, results will be exactly re-
versed when conditions are apparently the same, and often in a three
years' test on same plot, results are reversed. But generally, after
three crops, the grower may safely discard and retain those which do
best on his soil and under his treatment. After an experience of twelve
years in growing strawberries for market and private use, during which
time over seventy-five varieties have been tested under all conditions, and
after extended observations, I feel competent, in at least a small degree,
to name some of the best varieties for central Indiana. When the pro-
ductiveness, vigor of plants, quality and appearance of any berry sur-

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passes the Haverland and Bubach or Warflekl, then the ideal berry will
have been found. Succeeding as they do on nearly all soils and under
adverse conditions, and over such a wide area, makes them a general
favorite. Being imi)erfect bloomers is the only serious objection, but they
may be pollenized with Bederwood and Marshall, an early and late
bloomer, and we have a quartet hard to beat.

If the Haverland, Bubach and Bedei'wood are too light colored or too
soft, then some of the newer varieties may be substituted. Of the scores
recently brought out, the Sample, Nic Ohmer, Wm. Belt and Marshall are
receiving much deserved praise, and will, no doubt, open a new era in
strawberry culture. While much depends upon the variety, we should
not lose sight of the fact that to succeed we should have a thorough
knowledge of plant life and the laws which govern the development of
fruit, and by applying this knowledge in further perfecting these leading-
varieties, astounding results Avould be reached in strawberry culture.

VARIBTIKS OF STRAWBERRIES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY H. W. HENRY, LAPORTE.

The answer to this subject is almost as varied as the views of a
kaleidoscope. No two varieties will do the same for two different gi-owers,
although only a fence may be between them. There are as many differ-
ent varieties of growers as there are of berries, and each has his pecu-
liarities, the same as the berries. The grower has much to do with the
success or failure of any variety. A poor variety in the hands of a good
grower may bring better results than a good variety under the treatment
of a poor gi-ower. There are many, many things that enter into a suc-
cessful strawberry patch besides the variety of berry. The first of these
is a successful man. A man of inteUigence, industry, business, and who
loves his work and will grow berries not only for the money there is in
them but for the love of the berries themselves. A man who hates a
foul weed and will not allow one to enter his patch and associate with
his plants any more than he would a bad child with his children. A man
must be able to see pleasure in his strawberry patch whether it is counted
by the row or acre from the time it is set until the last berry is in the
box on its way to market. Such a man will make a success of most any
of the standard varieties whether he lives in Northern Indiana, the garden
spot of the world, or any other old place.

The ri^ht kind of a man can not always make a success unless he has
some of nature's assistance, and the most important of these is the right
kind of soil. We have in Northern Indiana four distinct kinds of soil:

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The sandy, the heavy clay, the marsh and the mixture, or the alluvial
soil, composed of sand and clay mixture. This is the only proper soil
for successful strawberry culture, soil that is easy worked, pliable, and
that is capable of taking and holding fertilizers, and that can be worked
in almost all kinds of weather, soil that is good for all kinds of cultivated
farm crops. With such soil as a foundation, a man should make a suc-
cess of strawberry culture.

There are two kinds of strawberry gi'owers in our section of country:
The strawberry farmer and the strawberry gi-ower. Any one who visits
South Water street, Chicago, will see that the strawberry farmer is in
evidence to the great detriment of the business. Our neighbor on the
north furnishes most of these strawberry farmers, where the poor soil
and the poor grower makes the poor market, the poor prices, and demoral-
izes the business in general. I have kept close tab of the Chicago market
for several years, and I have noticed that as soon as the Michigan berries
come on to the market the price goes down, down, down, until the bottom
drops out, and any up-to-date grower can see the reason. Too much poor
fruit. I can safely say that one-half of the berries that go on to the
C-hicago market would be better in the bottom of Lake Michigan. I saw
beiTies picked in old stained boxes and old weather beaten crates, and
the berries compared favorably with the clothes they were in. Michigan,
the home of the "pedigree," ruining all the strawberry growers tributary
to Chicago by the inferior class of fruit put upon the market, either as
the result of poor culture, poor soil, or poor pedigTce. What does varie-
ties count against such opposition as this? First teach the man how to
grow berries, and he will have no trouble in finding the varieties that
are best suited for him to grow. After you have the man and the proper
soil to gi'ow them on, and the right methods of culture, you can begin to
think about varieties. The business gTower will soon find the varieties
best suited to his locality, his methods of culture and the wants of his
customers, the same as the business man knows what kind of goods his
customers want and that he can make the best profit on.

The strawberry grower that relies upon his neighbor's advice or what
the catalogues say in reference to the varieties to plant, will never make
a success of his business. Experience is the only teacher here. Every
grower must find out for himself what does best on his soil, and then
make the best use of it by good culture, proper restrictions and good care.

There are several qualities that every variety must have to make it
profitable. The first of these is productiveness. No variety Is worthy of
consideration that will not produce a sufficient quantity of berries, and
the more the better, provided they are marketable. The second qualifi-
cation is beauty, a good lookei-. For family use quality vfould come
before looks, but for market looks comes first. For market I will take
the Ben Davis type of a strawberry. Productiveness, good looks, a good
keeper or shipper, one that takes the eye and catches the pocketbook. A

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berry that will go onto the market with good size, good color and good
condition will bring the price regardless of its quality.

In a home market direct to regular customers, quality should have
considerable consideration, but then it is pretty hard to convince a cus-
tomer that he should buy that crate of berries for their quality along
side of a crate of large berries that have the size but not the quality. He
will always think you are keeping them for some better friend than he is.
The growing qualities of a strawberry should be taken into considera-
tion. A healthy plant, free from disease, and that will withstand dry
and cold weather, and will make a business bed. Different kinds of soil
will require different varieties of plants. On low marsh land I would
advise the Parker type of plant; on light sand, the Wilson type; on heavy
clay, the Marshall or Gaudy type, while on alluvial soil all the varieties
can be tested and used to suit the locality and the habits of the grower.
On my soil the Warfield seems to meet more of the general character-
istics of a first class berry than any other. Its size, color and quality
comes nearer to a first class berry than any other; yet in the hands of
a careless grower it is a failui'e. It requires good soil and great restric-
tion in plant making and needs to be properly pollenized. The next most
productive berry is the Haverland. It has the size and productiveness
but lacks color and solidity. The Lovetts and Clyde are the next most
productive, but lack color and good looks.

In the newer list of berries I am better pleased with Senator Dunlop
than any other. It has done well with me. It has good color and the
general characteristics of a good berry. The next would be Klondyke
and Aroma. For moderately late berries these two are the best I know of,
and a grower will make no mistake in giving them a trial.

My advice to amateurs would be to start with the standard varieties
and then each year experiment in a ti-ial bed a few different kinds until
you find the best there is for your soil and methods of growing, and by
that time, if you get to be a strawberry enthusiast and fall in love with
the business, you will keep on looking for perfection to the end of the
journey and perhaps will be no nearer the goal of perfection than when
you started.

My planting for market would be about as follows:

Warfield 40 per cent.

Lovetts 10 per cent.

Haverlands 10 per cent.

Aroma ■ 10 per cent.

Senator Dunlap 10 per cent.

Klondyke 10 per cent.

Other varieties 10 per cent.

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STRAWBERRIES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY M. H. RIDGEWAY, WABASH.

Taking into consideration the great variety of soils to be found in
Northern Indiana, and also the susceptibility of the strawberry to be in-
fluenced either favorably or unfavorably by special soil conditions, we
find we have a question to answer upon which it is difficult to reach
positive conclusions. Certain it is that no one variety is best when grown
upon all our varied soils. Different methods of cultivation also often
make or break the reputation of variety. Another important factor in
determining which varieties are best, is the question: For what special
purpose are they being gi'own? For home use, a nearby marlvet, or one
that makes it necessary for the fruit to be handled by transportation
companies and commission men? If for home use, then individual tastes
and ideals will have to decide which varieties are best. If for a nearby
market, then we may select varieties that are too soft in texture to be
safely carried to distant markets, and call them best. But for distant
markets we must have varieties that will stand the rough handling that
is usually given them and still look fairly well when placed on sale.

The best that I shall attempt to do in answering the question of "Best
Variety of Strawberries for Northern Indiana?" is to name my own
preference. First stating that my soil varies from the rich dark brown
of the creek bottoms to the stiff heavy clay soil of the hills. For first
early. Superb and Excelsior; for midsummer, Warfield and Sample; for
latest, Ridgeway and Robbie. As all our fruit is sold on the local market
beauty and quality count for more than firmness.

Other growers whose soil and location are different from my own,
have a long list of dependable varieties to select from. We have the
Haverland, Crescent, Lovett, Greenville, Glen Mary and Clyde. Bubach
is still a favorite with many; Parker Early with others who have soils
that meet its special needs; Barton's Eclipse by many who do not like
the Haverland, and nearly every locality has some one variety that is
considered best. Amongst the many new varieties which we have fruited
the following are the most promising: Miller, Dunlap, Uncle Jim (Doman),
Rough Rider, Marie and Monitor. The last two belong to the Crescent
class.

DISCUSSION.

President Stevens: What is the largest yield per acre that you have
known in your part of the county?

W. C. Reed: Three years ago I had one patch of two acres that made
700 orates. I don't know how many dollars. I think the average that
year was $1.50 per crate. That was an exceptional year.

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President Steveus: What was the largest yield you had, Mr. Davis?

E. B. Davis: I can not speak for other growers for that season of the
year, I am always too busy to know of any body else's business, but my
own yield was $225 per acre. Only had three varieties, Haverland, Bu-
bach and Biederwood.

H. W. Henry: I sold some Warfield strawberry plants to a gentleman
who planted them along the side of the hill. When he saw me the next
year he says, "Mr. Henry, those Warfield plants you sold me are no good
at all." The next year one or two of the plants got down into some rich
black dirt. The next time he saw me he says, "Mr. Henry, those War-
field's are the finest strawberries I ever saw. I hope you will excuse me
for condemning them so soon."

President Stevens: We will now hear the list of raspberries and
blackberries.

RASPBERRIES FOR NORTHERN INDIANA.

BY SNEAD THOMAS, MARION.

As I have almost quit growing raspberries in a commercial way, I do
not feel qualified to say what varieties to plant for commercial purposes
to secure the best results in Northern Indiana. However, as I have been
assigned to that sul).1ect, I will give some of the varieties, that is, the
most extensively planted and thought to give the best results here in our
county in North Central Indiana.

The soil and location has a great deal to do with the producing of a
paying crop of raspberries. Then, again, the man at the helm has as
much or more to do with the successful growing of raspberries as the
soil or location. The raspberry has a great many wants to be supplied,
and the man that anticipates its wants and supplies them just at the
right time that it needs them, is the man that succeeds, even if the soil
and location may appear to ))e against him. Here in Grant County we
find a sandy soil, or a soil of a cold, heavy clay nature, or a black alluvial
loam which is not very good for growing raspberries. We find in one
locality a grower who is pinning his faith to one variety, while another
grower, if not in the same neighborhood, only a few miles away, is suc-
ceeding equally as well witli another variety.

As to varieties.— Of the red variety there is but few of them grown,
the Loudon taking the lead of all others, followed very closely by the
Cuthbert, and that by JNIiller. One grower who is making a specialty of

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gi-owing red raspberries places the Miller ahead of the Loudon for profit.

Of the purple varieties.— At one time they were gi-owu to some extent,
but have been dropped out of the list of varieties on account of their
unpopular color.

The black caps are more extensively grown in our county than all
others. I think that nine-tenths of all raspberries grown are the black
varieties, although our gi'owers are increasing their plantings of the reds.
As to the varieties of black raspberries, the Gregg seems to be the
standby, fully one-half of all the raspberries grown being of that variety.
The Cumberland is doing well, and is being more extensively planted
than formerly. The Munger is succeeding very well, and I am of the
opinion that it is going to supersede the Gregg to a great extent, as it
seems to resist the attack of the anthracnose more than that variety.
Conrath is fairly productive of firm fruit, bufis not planted to any extent
with us as yet. We have one grower that believes the Earhart easily
leads all varieties of the blacks.

BLACKBERRIES FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA.

BY NELSON C. W)OD, PECKSBURG.

The blackberry is one of the blessings bestowed on man that more
people appreciate as a sustenance than either the raspberry or the straw-
berry. I can say I have had consideraljle experience in gi-owing and
marketing blackberries, luit must say my experience in testing varieties
has been limited. My theory has been to let well enough alone. I can
say, however, that I believe in a progressive life in all the branches we
are occupied in, not excepting that of Christianity.

The l)lackl)erry that I have had the most experience with, is the
Snyder, a berry that is well known. I can say where this berry has been
planted, cultivated and pruned rightly it has given satisfaction. It has
for one of its good qualities, hardiness. Wherever it is in good culture it
is almost as sure of a crop as the sun is to rise. There are no off years
in it, I can heartily recommend this variety. The berry when fully ripe
is very good to best, and its productiveness is not excelled. We have
cultivated this varietj' for sixteen years and can say we have had a paying
crop every year until last s^ear, and had then an enormous crop on the
canes, but owing to the hot winds of last Jiily, the berries and part of
the canes were completely cooked, and the canes were so disabled that it
affected this year's crop. This was the greatest disaster to our black-
berry plantation that we have ever experienced. I never have detected
that the winters have had any bad effect on this variety.

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I would suggest for varieties: Lucretia Dewberry, for early; Sny-
der, for medium, and Taylor's Prolific for late.

The Lucretia Dewberry is a very handsome fruit and commands
higher prices than any of its sister varieties owing to its earliness, good
quality and uniformily large size.

Taylor's Prolific will compare very favorably with the Snyder in good
qualities, though late in ripening, but if I was to cultivate but one kind,
it would be the Snyder.

C. H. Hobbs: I would recommend for Central Indiana the following
blackberries: Early King, Snyder, Taylor, Ancient Britton and Eldorado.
The Early King ripens first, followed by Snyder, Ancient Britton, with El-
dorado. The Taylor is hai;d to gather.

E. Y. Teas: My list is Snyder, Taylor and Ancient Britton.

H. H. Swaim: Blackberries in the northern part of the State are like
peaches, very few varieties planted for commercial purposes. I find none
that is certain except Snyder and Britton. We get better prices for Sny-
der and Britton. I consider Snyder the best blackberries, as far as quality
is concerned, that I can get. Berries don't have to be good in quality,
just so they stand up in the box and look nice, they will sell. That story
we have had told several times this afternoon.

President Stevens: This completes the progi-am for the afternoon.

This evening's session will be held in Hall, in the city, beginning

at 7:30 o'clock. We will now adjourn to meet this evening.

Adjourned.

TUESDAY EVENING, 7 : 30 P. M.

President Stevens called the meeting to order, after which the F^-ank-
lin Opera Orchestra played some excellent pieces of music.

President Stevens: If you will please come forward here in front
we will begin our program by calling on Prof. James Troop, of Purdue
University, who will give us a paper on "The Seventeen-Year Locust."

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SEVENTEEN - YEAR LOCUST.

BY PROF. JAMES TROOP, PURDUE UNIVERSITY.

Ladies and. Gentlemen— 1 have not prepared any regular speech for
this occasion, as I expected to come on this afternoon. I have prepared
a few points that may be of interest, in regard to the appearance of the
seventeen-year locust during the past summer.

I suppose that the most of the people in this audience do not really
know that the seventeen-year locust is not a locust at all, that it is a
large bug. Now, that may seem to be of trifling importance, but when
we come to solve further differences in insects it becomes of a great deal
of importance whether it is a bug or something else. A bug, as we
understand it, has a different kind of mouth part from other insects.
As to its name, seventeen-year, of course this implies that it requires
seventeen years for its development. For example, the adult insect ap-
peared this summer, it lays its eggs, its young goes into the ground and
it requires seventeen years to complete its development— it remains in
the ground seventeen years before the adult makes its appearance. Some-
body asked in regard to the damage which this insect does. I find there
has been considerable annoyance in regard to that. From the appear-
ance of its mouth parts the insect is not believed to eat anything, in fact
it does not take very much food after it comes out in the adult state, for
the reason that it does all of its eating in the young state, the most of the
damage done by the insects is done by its egg laying, and the most of
you know how that is done, and the result of it. Most of us remember
that last year a good many articles appeared in the press advising against
planting fruit trees last fall or this spring on account of the seventeen-
year locust, because of the ravages that would take place in young
h-ees. In order to get at the facts of the case, and to get some notes on
the cicadse and to have them on records for future use, I prepared cir-
culars and sent out to every county in the State, to the Secretary of the
Farmers' Institute, and to others. I sent out 150 circulars on return
postal cards, with the questions printed on the return postal, so all that
was necessary to answer the questions was to drop the card in the post-
office. Those of you who have not had any experience in sending out
notices of this kind don't know what you have missed. Out of the first
150 I received fifty, 100 never showed up. Then I sent the second lot,
and twenty-five of that lot came back, and then I sent a third lot to the
counties I had not heard from, and the last one of the third lot returned
yesterday, so you see I have not had much time to prepare these statis-
tics. From these cards which I received, I find that the locust appeared
in eighty-three counties in this State: seven counties only in the State have

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reported no visits from the lociist this year. These were Adams, Jaspei',
Lalie, Newton, Laporte. Randolph and Tipton. Why they should give
Tipton the go-by is a question. The counties all around it have had the
locust, and in most of them they have been numerous. They have had
no locusts in Tipton County this year. That has been attributed to the
fact that Tipton County contains very little timber and is very level;
l^erhaps that is the reason. If there is any one here from Tipton County
and knows different, I wish he Avould speak. [I was suggesting to our
neighbor here that Tipton County was under water seventeen years ago.—
Hobbs.] In some of the counties, especially in the north, they are reported
as being few in number. In most of the counties they were numerous.
This decrease in numbers, I believe, is due to the constant cutting off of
the timber, which has been going on for the last seventeen years. I
have heard many of the old settlers say that while they had the locust in
their county they were not as numerous as they were seventeen years
ago, and they Avere not as numerous then as when they made their ap-
pearance before that, so in time we will have but very few of tliem. The
date of appearance is from May 12th to .Tune 1st, a period of about twenty
days. It takes about twenty-one days to go from the south to the north
of the State, and they range aliout the same in their disappearance. The
adults remained thirty to forty days until the last one disappeared.

Twenty counties reported more or less damage to fruit trees. I laid
special stress on this, because I wanted to see just how much there was
in the warnings that were circulated by the newspapers. I didn't believe
that the locust would do very much injury, and I so stated, and I wanted
to see Avhether they did so very much injury or not. Sixty-two counties
heard from reported no damage at all to fruit trees. Some of them re-
ported damage to fruit trees, but I believe, if the matter liad lieen in-
vestigated carefully, that a great deal of the damage reported due