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have observed produced by different soils, manures, &c., on the plants 

 forming the subjects of report, and how far he may have ascertained 

 such effects to be lasting. 



Should any improved variety reported upon l;>e the result of direct ex- 

 periment by cross impregnation, involving exjiense and long-continued 

 attention, a higher premium will be awarded. 



10. On the cultivation of the Cabbage as a field crop — The 

 Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November 

 1876. 



The experiment must be conducted in Scotland on not less than one 

 acre, and contrasted with a like extent under turnips in the same 

 field. Both lots must have been under one rotation, and must be 

 prepared and maniu'ed in the same manner. 



11. On the hardy and useful Herbaceous Plants of any country 

 where such climate exists as to induce the belief that the plants 

 may be beneficially introduced into the cultivation of Scotland — 

 The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November in any year. 



Attention is particularly directed to the Grains and Grasses of China, 

 Japan, the Islands of the Eastern Archipelago, the Himalaya country, 

 the Ilalkland and South Sea Islands, California, and the high north- 

 western district of America. 



Reporters are required to give the generic and specific names of the 

 plants treated of, with the authority for the same— together with 

 the native names, so far as known ; and to state the elevation of the 

 locality and nature of the soil in which they are cultivated, or which 

 they naturally inhalnt, with their qualities or uses ; and it is further 

 requested that the descriptions be accompanied, in so far as possible, 

 with specimens of the plants, and their fruit, seed, or other products. 



'2. On the comparative advantages of fattening Cattle in 

 stals, in loose houses or boxes, and in sheds or hammels — 

 Twinty Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November in any 

 yeai 



lie Report must detail the comparative result of actual experiments. 



The same quantities and kinds of food must be used. Information 



's required as to the comparative expense of attendance, the cost of 



recting the buildings, and any other circumstance deserving of atten- 



ion. The state of the weather during the experiment, in point of 



tmjaerature and wetness, must be particularly noted and reported.* 



13. (n experiments for ascertaining the actual addition of 

 weight growing or fattening Stock, by the use of different 

 kinds o food — Twenty Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 Novemb(r in any year. 



The atention of the experimenter is directed to turnijis, carrots, beet, 

 manold wurzel, potatoes, cabbage, as well as to beans, oats, barley, 

 India corn, linseed, oil-cake or rape-cake, and to the effect of warmth 



