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 EXPERIMENTS ON MANURES. 



For an exact and satisfactory experiment in the preparation and 

 application of manures, either animal, vegetable or mineral, due 

 regard being had to economy, a premium of ■ $15.00 



For an exact and satisfactory experiment in the application alone 

 of manures, in the best manner, and with the greatest economy, 



First premium, ^10.00 J Second premium, $5.00 



TURNING IN CROPS AS A MANURE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment of turning in crops as a 

 manure, either green or drt/, on not less than one-half acre of land, 

 a detailed account of the whole process to be given in writing, 



First premium, $8.00 | Second premium, $6.00 



COMPARATIVE VALUE OF CROPS AS FOOD FOR 

 CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment upon a stock of cattle, not 

 less than four in number, in ascertaining the relative value of the 

 diflFerent kinds of fodder used, with a statement in detail of the quantity 

 and value of the same, as compared with English hay, the experi- 

 ment to be made in the three winter months, 



First premium, $15.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



FATTENING CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment in feeding cattle, with a 

 statement in detail of the process and the result, 



First premium, $10.00 | Second premium, $5.00 



FATTENING SWINE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment in feeding swine, with a 

 statement in detail of the process and the result. 



First premium, $8.00 | Second premium, $5.00 



SOILING OF CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment of the soiling of cattle, with 

 a detailed statement of the process and the result — regard being 



