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LIST OF PREMIUMS FOR THE YEAR 1854. 



PROGRESSIVE HUSBANDRY. 



For the best conducted and most improved Farm during five con- 

 secutive years, commencing in the year 1850 — of which the occupant 

 shall present annually to the Trustees a satisfactory account of the 

 ■whole management of the Farm — of the crops produced, of the im- 

 provement made, and the cost of the same — of the stock kept and 

 the capital employed — a premium of One Hundred Dollars, to be 

 paid in 1855. 



Note. Whenever any Farm shall be entered for this premium, the Secretary 

 of the Society shall give notice thereof to the Trustees in the Town in which such 

 Farm is situated; and the said Trustees, in conjunction with the Committee on 

 Farms, will be required to examine the Farm from time to time, and to certify the 

 general management of it, and the mode of keeping the cattle, particularly in 

 regard to their comfort and cleanliness. 



MANAGEMENT OF FARMS. 



For the most valuable and economical improvements in the culti- 

 vation and management of Farms entirey during the year, including 

 lands, crop, stock, and all other appendages, 



First premium, $25.00 I Third premium, $12.00 



Second " 15.00 | Fourth " 8.00 



Competitors for these premiums must give notice of their intention 

 to the Secretary, on or before June 15. Farms offered for inspec- 

 tion will be viewed by the Committee from the 20th June to 10th 



