NEW-YORK STATE FAIR. 



We should not copy all the regulations laid down for competitors in this instance, but that tht-y 

 may atroi-d useful hints for other societies and occasions. 



BUTTKR. 

 For the host lot (quality (is woll ns quantity conBidercd), made from five cows, in 30 successive days— 25 lbs. 



of the liutttT to be exhibited -. $"-i5 



Second best. , $lo | Third best $10 



Compliance with the foUowinc rules will be strictly required of those who compete for those premiums, 

 viz :— The cows to be fed on piisture green corn-stalk fodder, or ^rass cut for the purpose, only. No grain, 

 roots, or slops, of any description, to be fed during the trial, nor for fifteen days preceding the trial. Tho 

 cows to be owned by the competitors previous to the 1st day of February, 1846. The milk drawn froni tho 

 cows on some one day during the trial to be accurately weighed and measured, and the result stated A 

 sample of at least iT) lbs. of the butler so made to be exhibited at the fair at Auburn, for the inspection of 

 the examining committee. The particular breed of the cows to be stated, if known, and the method of mak 

 ing and preserving the butter. A cerliticate signed by the owners of the cows, and at least one other person 

 who assisted in milkina and making the butter, detailing the above particulars, will be required. 



The e.Kccutive committee believe that few if any premiums offered on neat cattle will result in greatei 

 benefit to the farming interest than those on the products of the dairy, providing lixed rules, requiring uni 

 formity of leed, be faithfully enforced. The increased list of {jremiums is ofl'eicd with the hope that it will 

 induce extensive competition throuahout the Slate. Let this object be accom[)li.«hed, and an opinion, ap- 

 proximatins to accuracy, may be formed by Ihe public which of the several breeds of cows arc the best fol 

 dairy purposes ; and, from those that prove" the best, further improvement may be made. 



Best a") lbs. made in June $10 I Second best Colman's Tour 



Second best Colman's Tour. | Third best Silver medal. 



Third best Vol. Transactions. Fourth best Diploma. 



Best 50 lbs. made at anytime $15. | Fifth best Vol. Trans. 



The claimants for premiums must state in wi-iting the time when it was made ; the number of cows kept 

 on the farm; the mode of keeping; the treatment of the cream and milk before churning; the mode of 

 churning, winter and sutnmer ; the method of freeing the butter from the milk ; the quantity and kind of 

 salt used ; whether saltpetre or any other substances have been employed. 



The butter oftered for premiums must be presented in butter tubs, jars, or firkins. 



CHEESE. 

 One year old, and over. 



Best 100 lbs $l-'j. I Third best Silver medal. 



Second best Colman's Tour, j Fourth best Diploma. 



Fifth best Vol. Transactions. 



Less than one year old. 



Best 100 lbs $15. I Third best Silver medal. 



Second best Colman's Tour. | Fourth best Diploma. 



Fifth best Vol. Transactions. 



Those who present cheese for the premiums offered must state, in writing, the time when it was made ; 

 the number of cows kept; whether the cheese was made from one, two, or more milkings ; whether any 

 addition is made of cream ; the quantity of rennet used, and the mode of preparing it ; the mode of press- 

 ure, and the treatment of cheese afterward. 



DAIRIE.S, 



For the best cheese dairy $50 j Second best $30 | Third be.ct $20 



B. P. Johnson, of Rome, Oneida Co., Chairman. 



For the best butter dairy $25 | Second best $15 I Third be.'t $10 



Zadock Pratt, of Prattsville, Chairman. 

 The competitors for the above premiums must comply with the followang regulations : — They must state 

 the actual product of the cheese or butter dairy ; the locality of such dairy in latitude ; the composition of 

 the soil, as near as may be, where the dairy fai-m is situated ; the kind of grass used for pasture and for 

 hay ; the quantity, in pounds, of milk per cow on the average and in the aggregate ; the quantity of cheese 

 or butter to the hundred pounds of milk produced; the gross quantity of milk and cheese, or butter, pro- 

 duced ; the quality of the cheese or butter ; the method of making ; the breed of cows composing the 

 dairy ; and all such other details procured as shall determine the most profitable mode of conducting the 

 cheese or butter daily business. 



Premiums are next offered for maple sugar, silk and domestic maiiufactaros, fruit and flowers, 

 vegetables, and the following : 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



Best iron gate for farm purposes Silver medal. 



Best ornamental cast-iron vase, on pedestal Diploma. 



Best sample drain tile Diploma. 



Best quarter of an acre of osier willow, and the best specimen? manufactured from the product $8. 



Best specimen wire hurdle fence, to be accompanied with an account of cost Silver medal. 



DISCRETIONARY PREMIUMS 

 Will be awarded for — 



1. Stoves and other manufactures of Iron. 



2. Paintinss and drawings. 



.3. Ornamental shell, needle, and wax work. 

 4. Implements and mat'hinery. 

 Also, for all such other articles and products, not enumerated above, as shall be deemed worthy of en- 

 couragement. 



The next premiums on the list are for the best Field-Crops — as wheat, Indian com, barley, 



rye, oats, potatoes, sugar-beets, mangel-wurzel, ruta baga, carrots, and peas ; and here it is to be 



noted with pleasure that the trustees say, " it is understood tho above premiums are to be awarded 



for crops raised in the usual caltivation of the farm— to include the entire crop raised in each case. 



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