PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1884. 35 



less than thirty acres, by means of top-dressing, draining, or 

 otherwise, without tillage, in situations where tillage may be in- 

 expedient—The Gold Medal, or Ten S)vereigns. To be lodged 

 by 1st Xovember in any year. 



7. By the Tenant in Scotland who shall have improved not 

 less than ten acres within a similar period — The Minor Gold 

 Medal. To be lodged by 1st Xovember in any year. 



Reports in competition for Xos. 6 and 7 must state the particular mode 

 of management adopted, tlie substances applied, the elevation and 

 nature of the soil, its previous natural products, and the changes 

 produced. 



Section 3 — HIGHLxVXD INDUSTRIES AND FISHERIES. 



FOR APPROVED REPORTS. 



1. On the Best Means of Developing the Oyster Fisheries of 

 Scotland — Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be 

 lodged by 1st November 1884. 



2. On the Best Means of Developing the Eel Fishing of 

 Scotland, and of conveying the Fish to English Markets — 

 Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1884. 



3. On the Best Mode of Utilising Fish Products or Offal of 

 Scotland — Medium (xold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be 

 lodged by 1st November 1884. 



Section 4.— MACHINERY. 



FOR APPROVED REPORTS. 



1. On the best and most improved Cattle Truck for feeding 

 and watering the animals in transit — Twenty Sovereigns. To be 

 lodged by 1st November 1884. 



Kcports must Ik; acconinaiiicd witli drawinrjs nn»l description, or, if 

 neci'.ssnry, l)y a model. 



2. On the best and most improved Trurk for conveying Dead 

 Meats, Fish, &c., from long distances in liot weather— Twenty 

 Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November 1884. 



Reports must l>e accomnaniod with drawings and desrription, or, if 

 necessary, by a model. 



