1848. 



GENESEE FARMER. 



101 



Shepherd's Dog. 

 Best shepherd's dog 10 | 2d best 5 



Evidence to be furnished of the thorough trainiuig of the 

 dog, otherwise no premium can be awarded. 



Large Breed. 



Best breeding sow 1 year old, 10 



2d best . 5 

 Best sow six mos. and under 



one year 8 



2d best 5 

 Best lot of pigs not less than 



5, under 10 months 10 



2d best 5 



SWIN 



Best boar over 2 years old 10 

 2d best 5 



Best boar 1 year old 10 



2d best 5 



Best boar 6 mos. and under 



one year 8 ; 2d do 5 



Best breeding sow over 2 y'r 10 

 2d best 5 



Includes Cheshire, Berkshire, Russia, Mackay, Leicester, 

 and their grades. 



Small Breed. 



Best breeding sow 1 year old 10 



2d best 



Best sow 6 months old 8 



2d best 5 



Best lot of pigs not less than 

 5, under 10 months 10 ; 2d 5 



Best boar over 2 years old 10 

 2d best 5 



Best boar 1 year old 10 ; 2d 5 

 Best boar 6 mo. old 8 ; 2d 5 

 Best breeding sow over 2 y'r 10 

 2d best 5 



Includes Neapolitan, Suffolk, Improved China, Chinese, 

 Mocha, and their grades. 



General Rules applicable to Animals. 

 Where there is but one exhibitor, although he may show- 

 several animals, in any class or subdivision of a class, only 

 one premium will be awarded — that to be first or otherwise, 

 as the merit of the animal may be adjudged by the com- 

 raitlee— and a premium will not be awarded where the ani- 

 mal is not worthy, though there be no competition. 



POULTRY. 

 Best lot of Dorkings, not less than 3, 1 cock and 2 hens 3 



Best lot of Polands; do do do 3 



Best lot of Large Fowls do do do 3 



Best lot of Turkeys, not less than six, 3 



Best lot of Muscovy Ducks, not less than 3, 3 



Best lot of small ducks do 3 



Best lot of Guinea Hens, not less than 6, 3 



Best pair Wild Turkeys 5 ; best pair China Geese, 3 



Best pair large Geese 3 ; best pair Wild Geese, 3 



Best lot of Poultry owned by exhibitor, [statemect to be fur- 

 nished and verified ] 10 

 Best exhibition of Pigeons, 3 



PLOWS 

 Best plow for general purposes, diploma and 10 



Best plow for stiff soils. do 10 



Best plow for light sandy soils, do 10 



Best subsoil plow, improved, do 10 



Best scarifier, do 10 



Best roller for general use, do 10 



Best clod crusher and roUer combined, do 10 



Plows, &-C. to be tested by committee. 

 Farm Implement. — No. 1. 



Best Farm wagon 

 3d best 

 Best harrow 

 Best cultivator 

 Best fanning-mill 

 2d best 



Best horse power 

 2d best 



dip. & 10 



Col. Tour. 



dip. & 3 



dip. &3 



dip. & 5 



Trans 



dip. & 5 



Trans. 



Best com stalk cutter dip. & 5 



2d do 



Best thrashing mach. 



2d do 



Best drill barrow 



Best straw butter 



2d do 



Trans 

 dip. & 10 



Trans, 

 dip. &. 3 

 dip. &3 



Trans. 



Farm Implemeyits. — No. 2. 



Best com and cob crusher 



by horse power dip. & 5 



2d do Col. Tour 



Best clover machine dip & 5 

 2d do Col. Tour 



Best flax and hemp dres- 

 ser dip St 10 

 2d do Col. Tour 

 Best horse-cart for farm dip St 



general purposes dip & 2 



Best dozen axes dip 8i 2 



Best churn dip & 2 



Best cheese press dip & 2 



Best 6 milk pans dip & 2 



Best potato washer dip Sc 2 



Best grain cradle dip & 2 



Best 6 hand rakes dip & 2 



Best 6 hay forks dip & 2 



Best '3 grass scythes dip & 2 



Best 6 cradle scythes dip St 2 



Best 6 manure forks dip & 2 



Best hay rigging dip & 2 

 Best lot grain measures dip & 2 



Best lot of butter tubs and 



firkins dip & 2 

 Best 6 doz. com brooms dip & 2 



2d do Trans. 



Best ox cart dip. & 5 



2d do Trans. 



Best horse rake dip, & 2 



Beat ox yoke dip. & 2 



Best plow harness dip. St 2 



Best wagon do for farm dip. St 2 

 Best carrivge harness dip. 8c 5 

 Best saddle and bridle for 

 Best and most numerous collection of Agricultural im- 

 plements, dip 8c 10 

 Best and most nxunerous collection of agricultiual imple- 

 ments, manufactured in the state of New York, by or un- 

 der the supervision of the exhibitor, dip 8c 10 

 P. S. Persons presenting Agricultural Implements, or 

 articles of Mechanical Ingenuity and Utility are requested to 

 furnish the Secretary with a particulra description of the arti- 

 cle, the price, and place where it can be had — as it is intended 

 to publish a descriptive list of the articles exhibited at the 

 Show, for the benefit of manufacturers and purchasers. 



PLOWING MATCH. 



First premium 15 | 4th do Col. Tour 



2d do 12 ; 3d do 10 | 5th do Trans. 



Boys under 18 years of age. 

 First premium 10 1 2d do 5 ; 3d do Trans. 



The competition for plowing open to competitors out of 

 the State. 



BUTTER 

 Best lot [quality as well as quantity considered] made from 5 

 cows, in thirty successive days. 25 lbs. of the butter to be ex- 

 hibited, $25 ; 2d do 15 ; 3d do 10. 



Compliance with the following rules will be strictly re- 

 quired of those who compete for these premiums, viz : — 

 The cows to be fed on pasture, green corn stalk fodder, or 

 grass cut for the purpose, only. No grain, roots or slops of 

 any description to be fed during the trial. The cows to be 

 owned by the competitors, previous to the first day of Feb- 

 ruary, 1848. The milk drawn from the cows on some one 

 day during the trial to be accurately weighed and measured, 

 and the result stated. A sample of at least 2.5 pounds of 

 the butter so made to be exhibited at the Show at Buffalo, 

 for the inspection of the examining committot'. The par- 

 ticular breed of the cows to be stated, if known, and the 

 method of making and preserving the butter. A certificate 

 signed by the owners of the cows, and at least one other 

 person who assisted in milking and making the butter, de- 

 tailing the above "particulars, will be required. The Ex. 

 Com. believe that few, if any premiums offered on neat 

 cattle, will result in greater benefit to the farming^ interest, 

 than those on the products of the dairy, providing fixed rules 

 requiring uniformity of feed, be faithfully enforced. Let 

 the regulations be observed and an opinion approximating 

 to accuracy may be formed by the public, which of, the 

 several breeds of cows are the best for dairy purposes ; and 

 from those that prove the best, further improvements may 

 be made. « 



Best 25 lbs. butter made in I Best 50 lbs made any time 15 

 June. 10 2d do 10 ; 3d do 5 



2d do Col. Tour ; 3d do Trans. | 4th do Col. Tour ; 5th Trans. 

 The claimants for premiums must state in writing 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, winter and summer ; 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 offerd for premiums must be presented in but- 

 ter tubs, jars or firkins. 



Girls under 21 years of age. 

 Best lot of butter, not less than 10 lbs., made at any time. 



Silver milk cup, value 10 



2d best, Pair butter knives, " 8 



3d best. Tea spoons, " 6 



A statement of the manner of making the butter must 



accompany each sample. 



CHEESE. 

 One year old and over. 

 Best 100 lb. 20 1 4th best 



2d best 10 ; 3d do 5 | 5th do 



Less than one year old. 

 Best 100 lbs 15 I 4th best 



2d best 10 ; 3d do 5 1 5th do 



Those who present cheese for the premiums 

 must slate 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 rennit used, and the mode of pre- 

 paring it ; the mode of pressure ; and the treatment of 

 cheese afterwards. 



SUGAR. 

 Best 25 lbs maple sugar 10 1 3d best Col. Tour 



2d best 5 I 4th do Trans. 



The process of manufacturing and clarifying must ac- 

 company the samples offered. 



SILK. 

 Best specimen manufactured [woven into cloth or ribbons,] not 

 less than 10 yards, Diploma and $15 ; 2d best 10 ; 3d do 5. 

 Reeled silk not less than 1 lb. 



Dip 8c 5 I 2d do Col. Tour ; 3d Wash. Let. 

 Sewing Silk r\pt less than 1 lb. 

 Best specimen Dip Si 10 1 2d best 5 ; 3d do Col. Tour 



Cocoons. 

 Best half bushel, 184S, 8 j 2d do Col. Tour ; 3d do Trans. 



Col. Tour 

 Trans. 



Col. Tour 

 Trans 



Best specimen 



