16 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1869. 



lot during the experiment, which, if possible, should be repeated in 

 duplicate. 

 Reports to be lodged by 1st May 1870. 



8. COVERING GKAIN CROPS. 



For an approved Eeport on the cheapest, speediest, and most 

 convenient mode of covering the grain crops in harvest — The 

 Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



9. IMPROVED VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANTS. 



For an approved Eeport on the means successfully employed 

 for obtaining new and superior varieties, or improved sub- 

 varieties, of any of the cereal grains, grasses, roots, or other 

 agricultural plants — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 



It is necessary that the varieties and sub-varieties reported upon shall 

 have been proved capable of reproduction from seed, and also that 

 the relation they bear to others, or well-known sorts, should be stated. 

 The reporter is further requested to mention the effects that he may 

 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 be the result of direct 

 experiment by cross impregnation, involving expense and long- 

 continued attention, a higher premium will be awarded. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



10. COMPARATIVE PRODUCTIVENESS OF POTATOES. 



For an approved Eeport on the comparative productiveness 

 and general qualities for use and keeping of different kinds of 

 Potatoes used in field culture, and as to the best mode of storing 

 the same — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 

 Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1869. 



11. COMPARATIVE PRODUCTIVENESS OF TURNIPS. 



For an approved Eeport on the comparative productiveness 

 and general qualities for use and keeping of the different kinds 

 of Swedish, Yellow, and White Turnips, generally used in field 

 culture — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 

 Reports to be lodged by 1st May 1870. 



12. CULTIVATION OF CABBAGE AS A FIELD CROP. 



For an approved Eeport on the cultivation of the Cabbage as 

 a field crop — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. 



The experiment must be conducted on not less than one acre, and con- 

 trasted with a like extent under turnips in the same field. Both 

 lots must have been under one rotation, and must be prepared and 

 manured in the same manner. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st May 1870. 



