Prizes for Essays and Reports. , Ixxix 



VI- ARABLE AND GRASS LANDS. 



Twenty Sovereigns -will be given for the best Essay on the 

 Comparison between the Outlay and Eeturns on 100 Acres of Arable 

 and Grass Land, respectively. 



VII. RETENTION OP MOISTURE IN ARABLE LANDS. 



Ten Sovereigns will be given for the best Essay on the Eetention 

 of Moisture in the Soil of Arable Lands in Dry Climates. 



VIII. SUCCESSION OF GREEN CROPS, 

 Fifteen Sovereigns will be given for an Essay on the best Mode 

 of providing a continuous succession of Green Crops, including 

 Roots, &c. 



IX. DEVON BREED OF CATTLE. 



Taventy-five Sovereigns will be given for a Short History of the 

 Rise and Progress of the Devon Breed of Cattle. 



X. LEICESTER BREED OF SHEEP. 



Twenty Sovereigns will be given for a Short History of the Rise 

 and Progress of the Leicester Breed of Sheep. 



XI. ANY OTHER AGRICULTURAL SUBJECT. 

 Ten Sovereigns will be given for an approved Essay on any 

 other Agricultural Subject. 



Reports or Essays competing for the Prizes must he sent to the Secretary of 

 the Society, at 12, Hanover Square, London, on or before March 1st, 

 18G8. Contributors of Papers are reqxiested to retain Copies of their 

 Communications, as the Society cannot be responsible for their return. 



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