32 PKEMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1884. 



The preparation of the manure, by fermentation or otherwise, should be 

 in every respect the same ; and it is desirable that not less than two 

 several experiments be made with each kind, and that the ground to 

 which it is to be applied be as equal as possible in quality and con- 

 dition. 



G. On the means successfully employed for obtaining new 

 Aricultural Plants, or new and superior varieties, or improved 

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

 agricultural plants at present cultivated io this country — Medals, 

 or sums of Money not exceeding Fifty Sovereigns. To be lodged 

 by 1st November in any year. 



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., ou the plants 

 forming the subject 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 ex- 

 periment by cross impregnation, involving expense and long-continued 

 attention, a higher premium will be awarded. 



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

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

 mav be beneficiallv introduced ioto the cultivation of Scotland 

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

 Xovember in any year. 



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

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

 the Falkland 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 inhabit, with their qualities or uses ; and it is further 

 requested that the descriptions he accompanied, in so far as pos- 

 sible, with specimens of the plants, and their fruit, seed, and other 

 products. 



8, On the comparative advantages of fattening Cattle in 

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

 Twenty Sovtreigns. To be lodged by 1st November in any 

 vear. 



The Reijort must detail the comparative result of actual experiments. 

 The same Cjuantities and kinds of food must be usee'. Information 

 is required as to the comj^arative expense of attendance, the cost of 

 erecting the buildings, and any other cu'cumstance deserving of 

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

 of temperature and wetness, and the advantages or disadvantages of 

 clipping cattle put up to feed, must be particularly noted and re- 

 ]'orted. 



