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Sugar Beets, GO ; Mangel Wurtzel, GO ; Ruta Baga,GO ; Parsnips, 45 ; 

 Round Turnips, 50. 



Note. Application for premiums on Hoot Crops to be made on or before the 

 loth of Sept. It shall be the duty of the several Committees on these experi- 

 ments, to take into consideration the character of the soil on which the crops 

 have been raised, the capital employed, the whole management and cost of the 

 experiment, and to award the premiums with particular regard to the general 

 merits of the applicant, who shall be required to make a detailed statement on or 

 before the 20th of November. 



VEGETABLES. 



Autumn and Winter Squashes. For the best conducted 

 experiment on raising the Autumnal Marrow and Winter Croohieck 

 Squash, on not less than one-fourth of an acre of land, at least one 

 dozen to be exhibited at the Exhibition, a premium of $5.00. 



Cabbages. For the best conducted experiment in raising Cabbages, 

 on not less than one-half acre of ground, a premium of $5.00 



For the best collection and variety of Garden Vegetables, 

 regard being had to the quantity as well as quality exhibited — first 

 premium, a Silver Cup of the value of $10 ; second do., $5 ; third 

 do., $4 ; fourth do., $3 ; fifth do., $2 ; sixth do., $1. 



Potatoes. For the best new variety of Seedling Potatoes, 

 superior to any kind now in cultivation, a premium of $20.00 



For the best collection of Potatoes, not less than a peck of each 

 variety, a premium of $5.00 



KITCHEN GARDEN. 



For the best kitchen garden, on not less than one quarter of a 

 acre of ground — regard being had to the quantity, variety and ex- 

 cellence of the vegetables therein, and the mode and expense of 

 cultivation — a premium of $5.00 



ANIMALS. 



To he entered in the names of their proper Owners, tvho must have 

 had iliem six months before Exhibition. 



Note. In all cases where it is found that animals entitled to the first premium, 

 have before received the same at any former exhibition of the Society, a Diploma, 

 certifying that said animal is the best, shall be awarded instead of the premium. 



