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Mrs. Juliet Chamberlain, Penfield, 2 table cloths and 3 linen sheets, Transactions.

Mrs. Juliet Chamberlain, 4 pillow cases and napkins, “Thomas' Fruits."

Mrs. Wm. Alling, Rochester, 1 pair linen sheets, Transactions. Mrs. F. C. Lawrence, 20 yards table linen, Diploma.

No. 3.-FLAX COTTON.

The committee report, that, although there are many articles exhibited, that evince superior skill and workmanship, in their manufacture-still it is evident that the sound of the wheel and the loom are not heard in our dwellings as of yore; and that even the apparel of our farmers and their families are composed of purchased fabrics, instead of the "handy work" of their own wives and daughters.

There was an article exhibited, of which we desire to speak in a manner equal to its importance-though we are unable to do it. We allude to Flax Cotton. Various specimens of flax, in different stages, were exhibited. Flax cotton, yarn and cloth, of various degrees of fineness, made on cotton machinery, and broadcloth and satinett, composed of flax, cotton and wool, made on woolen machinery. The quality of these cloths was such as to inspire the utmost confidence in the successful substitution of flax cotton in many branches of manufactures. And if, as was stated to us by the gentlemanly exhibitor, it can be supplied equally as cheap as ordinary cotton, it must have a most important bearing upon the many interests associated with that important staple, both in this country and in Europe. Flax cotton was exhibited to us, dyed in various colors. It was also shown dyed in various colors in yarns, spun entirely from flax, or mixed with various proportions of cotton, and no difference of color, of the two substances, at all perceptible, thus showing that the flax so prepared is capable of taking the same dye as ordinary cotton; some samples of yarn prepared as silk, were also exhibited, and as illustrating the great command which the inventor has over the fibre, these are dyed in colors possessing all the glossiness and brilliancy of the most beautiful silk. Several pieces of cloth, formed entirely of flax cotton, bleached and dressed as ordinary cloth, were éxhibited.

Time would not permit us to examine this novel article, in all its various stages, as minutely as we could have wished, but enough was elicited to convince the committee of the great importance of the discovery, and the effect it is designed to have on the commercial and manufacturing interests, not only of our own country but of the whole civilized world. We recommend this article to the highest honors of the society.

A more detailed account of Chevalier Claussen's process will be found in the report of Mr. Johnson, at the close of this volume.

MANUFACTURES OTHER THAN DOMESTIC.

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Judges.-A. B. Conger, Ch'n, Haverstraw. Best piece of mouselin de lanes, Manchester Print Works, N. H., Wilder, Gorton & Co., Rochester, agents, Diploma..

Best piece of blankets, Wilder, Gorton & Co., Rochester, Dip. Best woolen shawls from American wool, James Roy & Co., Watervliet Woolen Mills, Diploma and Silver Medal.

NEEDLE, SHELL AND WAX WORK.

Judges.-Mrs. J. Gould, Ch'n, Rochester; Mrs. R. Hollister, Buffalo; Mrs. S. A. Goodwin, Auburn; Mrs. S. R. Fish, Penn Yan; Mrs. H. M. Burr, Medina; Miss. L. J. Whitney, Rochester; Mrs. John Williams, Rochester.

Best ornamental needle work, Mrs. G. J. Whitney, Rochester, $3. Best Ottoman cover, Mrs. Elizabeth Gould, Rochester, $3. Best table cover, Mrs. Hiram Steele, East Bloomfield, $3. Best variety of worsted work, Miss Sarah M. Haywood, Brighton, $3.

Best fancy chair work with needle, Mrs. C. A. Burr, Roch., $3. Best worked collar and handkerchief, Mrs. B. R. Voorhees, Amsterdam, $3.

Best woolen shawl, Mrs. Sarah E. Granger, Rochester, $3.
Best worked quilt, Mrs. H. A. Weed, Albany, $3.

Best silk bonnets, Mrs. Simmons, New-York, $3.

Best straw bonnets, Mrs. S. Fuller, Westmoreland, $3.

Best lamp stand mats, Miss Nancy Mathies, Rochester, $3. 2. Mrs. E. M. Eaton, Ogdensburgh, $2.

Best ornamental shell work, Mrs. Louis Chapin, Rochester, $3. 2. Mrs. Wm. Bradley, East Bloomfield, $2..

Best specimen of wax flowers, Mrs. Elenora T. Crocker, Utica, $3. 2. Mrs. Ellen Dorr, Scottsville, $2.

Embroidered ottoman cover, infant's blanket of silk, frame worsted work suspenders, Mrs. S. R. and Miss S. R. Vines, Utica, Norton's Prize Essay.

1 Table cover worsted work, Miss. V. Acer, Pittsford, Trans. 1 Table spread embroidered, Mrs. B. A. Skinner, Fairport, Norton's Essay. 2. Best fancy embroidered chair, Miss Mary E. Conklin, Rochester, $2

1 Mosaic chair, Mrs. J. C. Stone, Rochester, Downing's Fruits. 1 Embroidered chair and handkerchiefs, Mrs. G. W. Fisher, Rochester, Small Silver Medal.

1 Piece frame worsted work, Miss Mary E. Wells, Aurora, Small Silver Medal.

3 Embroidered handkerchiefs, Miss Kate Field, Rochester, Small Silver Medal.

1 Fire screen, Mrs. A. Elmendorf, Palmyra, Small Silver Medal. 1 Fire screen, Mrs. Ellen Dorr, Scottsville, Norton's Essay. 1 Lace straw bonnet, put together without thread, Mrs. J. E. Van Vleck, Elbridge, Small Silver Medal.

Vase shell flowers, Miss Mary E. Conklin, Roch., Norton's Essay. 9 Specimens of embroidery, Miss Anna M. Garfield, Troy, Dip. Child's cloak, Mrs. D. W. Fellows, Troy, Small Silver Medal. Red merino long shawl, Turkish pattern, Miss Frances C. Bullard, Rochester, Diploma.

8 Crochet bags and 1 do tidy, Mrs. G. J. Whitney, Rochester, Small Silver Medal.

2 Infant's hood, Mrs. S. G. Andrews, Rochester, Downing's Fruits. 4 Needle books, 1 embroidered hood, Miss Sherlock, (a mute,) Rochester Small Silver Medal.

Shawl Scarfs and vests embroidered with colors, Mrs. A. B. Hull, Angelica, Small Silver Medal.

Best embroidered handkerchief, Mrs. Lydia Powers, Rochester, Small Silver Medal.

Best worked collar, Mrs. F. W. Northrop, Lowville, Small Silver Medal.

2 Embroidered handkerchiefs, Miss Vashti Acer, Pittsford, Downing's Fruits.

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3 Elegant stitched shirts, Mrs. L. E. Smith, Mechanicsville, $3.

1 Case thread lace, Mrs. Geer, Webster, $3.

2d best White quilt, Mrs. D. L. Hunn, $2. 2nd best Pieced colored quilt, Miss L. D. Whitney, Clarkson, $2.

1 White knit counterpane, Misses Julia A. and Jane E. Nash, Alexander, Genesee county, Silver Medal.

Silk quilt, mosaic pattern, Mrs. F. H. Ripley, Clarkson, Diploma.

FLOWERS

PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR LIST.

Judges. Dr. Alexander Thompson, Chairman, Aurora; V. P. Douw, Greenbush; Miss M. C. Conkling, Auburn; Miss Mary Wells, Aurora; Mrs. Samuel L. Selden, Rochester; Mrs. Thomas Rochester, Rochester; Miss C. Adele Granger, Canandaigua.

Professional List.-Greatest variety and quantity of flowers, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester $5. 2. C. J. Ryan, Rochester, $3.

Dahlias. Greatest variety, C. J. Ryan, Rochester, $5. Best 24 dissimilar blooms, C. J. Ryan, $3. 2. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $2.

Best single dahlia, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $2.

Roses. Greatest variety, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $5. Best 24 dissimilar blooms, William Webb, Buffalo, $3. 2. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $2.

Phloxes.-Best 10 varieties, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $3. Best seedling, same, $2.

For superb collection, S. Moulson, Rochester, Diploma.

Verbenas. Greatest variety, Wm. Webb, Buffalo, Silver Medal. Best 12 varieties, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $2.

German Asters.-Best collection, Mr. Tyler, Silver Medal. 2. William King, Rochester, $2.

AMATEUR LIST.

Greatest variety and quantity of flowers, William Newcomb, Pittstown, Silver Medal. 2. Mrs. Geo. J. Whitney, Rochester, $3. Dahlias. Greatest variety, William Newcomb, Silver Medal. Phloxes.-Best six varieties, William Newcomb, $3.

Verbenas. Greatest variety, Mrs. G. J. Whitney, Silver Medal. Best seedling, William Newcomb, $2.

Best six varieties, Mrs. G. J. Whitney, $3.

Best three varieties, Mrs. John Williams, $2.

German Asters-Best collection, Wm. Newcomb, Small Silver Medal.

Pansies Best and greatest variety, Miss S. Moulson, Sil. Medal.

GENERAL LIST.

Best collection of green-house plants, owned by exhibitor, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, Silver Medal. 2. C. J. Ryan,

Rochester, $3.

Best floral design, A. Frost, & Co., Rochester, Silver Medal. 2. Miss F. Hooker, $3.

Best floral ornament, Mrs. Mary Devoe, Aurora, Cayuga county, Silver Medal. 2. Mrs. Wm. Newcomb, $3.

Best hand bouquet, flat, C. J. Ryan, $3. 2. Ellwanger & Barry, $2. Best hand bouquet, round, C. J. Ryan. $3. 2. Wm. King, $2. Best basket bouquet, with handle, Wm. Newcomb, Silver Medal. For the most beautifully arranged basket of flowers, Miss Laura J. Whitney, Silver Medal.

Best collection of dried specimens of plants, Miss E. Ehle, Silver Medal.

Miss Emily A. Crafts, Utica, for a beautiful display of marine plants, Diploma.

S. B. Buckley, for a splendid moss vase bouquet, Diploma.
L. Witherell, for a collection of grasses, Diploma.

Mrs. L. E. Smith, Mechanicsville, splendid floral design of a lady on horseback, Silver Medal.

FRUITS.

APPLES AND PEARS.

Judges.-John A. Warder, Chairman, Cincinnati; Charles Dow ning, Newburgh; T. G. Yeomans, Walworth.

For the largest and best varieties of good table apples, 3 of each variety, grown by exhibitors, Ellwanger & Barry, Diploma, and Hovey's Colored Fruits. 2. McDowell Darrow, Greece, $5. 3. C. J. Ryan, Rochester, Transactions.

For best 12 varieties of table apples, N. Haywood, Brighton, $5. 2. B. Hodges, Buffalo, Transactions and $2.

Best basket of standared fruit, J. H. Watts, Rochester, Northern Spy apples, Silver Medal.

Pears. For the largest number of varieties of good pears, John Morse, Cayuga Bridge, Diploma and Hovey's Colored Fruits. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, $5. 3. Bissell & Hooker, Rochester, Transactions.

For the largest and Best collection of Autumn pears, Ellwanger & Barry, Diploma and $5.

Best collection of newly introduced pears, Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, Diploma and Hovey's Colored Fruits.

For a large basket of assorted fruits, Ellwanger & Barry, Silver Medal.

The committee appointed to investigate the merits of the specimens exhibited in this class, Apples and Pears, endeavored to dis charge their duties in such a manner as to give entire satisfaction to the competitors, to sustain the dignity of the great Agricultural Society of the State, and at the same time to be creditable to themselves. You may rest assured, therefore, that they spared themselves no labor in their efforts to accomplish these three objects, which must needs be very desirable.

The first investigations were made among the apples, and it was gratifying to observe the great number and variety of well-grown specimens of this standard fruit, and also to ascertain that increased attention has been paid to planting more and more of the

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