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Flowers. Premiums will be awarded on Flowers and Bouquets, 

 in amount not exceeding ^15. 



AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. 



For the most extensive and finest collection of Agricultural Imple- 

 ments — first premium, $15 ; second do., $10 ; third do., $5. 



For the best Agricultural Implements manufactured within the 

 County and exhibited by the manufacturer — first premium, $6; 

 second do., $4. 



For the best report, by any member of the Society, of any new or 

 improved Agricultural Implement — describing its construction and 

 operation, its cost and its benefit, and, in particular, its applicability 

 to the soil of Norfolk County — a premium, if worthy of record, in 

 proportion to the value of such report, at the discretion of the Com- 

 mittee. 



AGRICULTURAL LABORERS. 



For a certificate — signed by his employer, and countersigned by 

 any two trustees of the Society residing in the same town — of the 

 superior character and qualifications of any man or boy, in the em- 

 ployment of a member of the Society for a period, next preceding, of 

 not less than two years, attesting the industry, integrity, respectful 

 demeanor, and general good habits, during that time, of the bearer 

 of such certificate, 



A premium of Membership of the Society, and a Diploma. 



PRIZE ESSAYS. 



For the best Essay on either of the following subjects, which may 

 be considered by the Trustees worthy of publication : — 



Forest Trees. For the best Essay on the raising and cultivation 

 of Forest Trees, a premium of $10. 



Insects. For the best Essay for the destruction of Insects in- 

 jurious to vegetation, such as the Curculio, Borer, Canker- Worm, 

 Caterpillar, Cut-Worm, Squash-Bur/, Striped-Bug, Rose-Bug, <fe., 

 ,j-c., a premium of $20. 



Potato Disease. For the best Essay on the prevention of the 

 Potato Disease, a premium of $10. 



