1848. 



GENESEE FARMER. 



131 



— County, ss.—C D being duly sworn, says that he raised a 



crop of the past season, upon the land survey rd by A B, and 



that the quantity of grain raised thereon was — bushels, measured 

 in a sealed half bushel ; and that he wa.s assisted in harvesting 

 and measuring said crop by K F ; and that the statement annexed, 

 •ubscribed by this deponent, as to the manner of cultivation, ex- 

 penses, &.C.. is in all respects true, to thi? best of his knowedge and 

 belief; and that the sample of grain exhibited is a fiiir average 

 sample of the whole crop. 



Sworn to before me. this ) CD. 



day of , IS-t . J 



— , Justice. 



County. ss.—E F being duly sworn, says that he assisted 



C D in harvesting, getting out, and measuring his crop of , 



referred to in the above affidavits, and that the quantity of grain 

 '^as — bushels, as stated in the affidavit of G D. 

 Sworn to before me. this } E F. 



day of , 1S4 . ] 



■ , Justice. 



FRUIT. 

 For the best new seedling variety of winter apples, of decidedly 

 superior quality and valuable for exportation ; one dozen speci- 

 mens to be exhibited ; together with a history of its origin ; a 

 description of the growth, character, and habits of the tree, and 

 the growing of the fruit— such fruit to be adjudged by the com- 

 mittee as of the first character for orchard purposes,, .dip. & $10 

 For the 2d best do., 5 



The above new seedling variety to he sent to B. P. John- 

 son, Secretary, Agricultural Rooms, Albany, before the 

 15th of January, 1849, for examination. 



WOOL. 

 Best statement in regard to fine wooled sheep, their management, 

 preparation of the wool, packing for market, and the advanta- 

 ges of wool depots, $50 



Answers to the following questions must accompany ap- 

 plications : — 



1. What is the expense of keeping a given number of sheep best 

 adapted to the production of fine wool .' "What is the difference 

 in the expense of sheep yielding a small quantity of wool and those 

 yielding a large quantity ? And what the difference, if any, be- 

 tween Saxons and Merinos? 



2. What system of breeding will most rapidly increase the 

 flock? and what difference, if any, in the increase of fine and 

 coarse wooled sheep ? 



3. What is the best method of summer feeding? and of winter- 

 ing fine wooled sheep ? and of preparing the fleece for market ? 



4. What is the value of the carcass of fine wool sheep for mutton? 



5. What effect has the keeping of sheep upon the fertility of the 

 soil? and wkat number of sheep, if any. can be kept upon 100 

 acres of cultivaled land without diminishing the grain crops ? 



6. What kind of sheep will produce the mo.st valuable fleece? 



7. What method of breeding will produce Ihis kind of sheep? 



8. Can any general system of sales of wool be adopted in this 

 coimtry, by which the value of the article can bi'. graduated, ac- 

 cording to quality, with as much certainty as other farm products ? 



Long and Middle Wool. 

 Best statement of long and middle wooled Sheep, their manage- 

 ment, preparation of wool, its uses, value of the mutton, and 

 the best method of rearing and feeding, $50 



1. What constitutes the difference in value of the fleece of the 

 various breeds of long or middle wool sheep for manufacturing 

 purposes ? 



2. What breed of sheep is best adapted for mutton ? and what 

 the best and most economical method of fattening for market? 



3. What system of breeding wUl most rapidly increase the flock ? 

 and what is the difference, if any, iu the increase of long or mid- 

 dle wool sheep ? 



4. Is there any other use to which coarse wooled sheep can be 

 put, more profitable, than fattening fer mutton? 



5. What is the best method of summer feeding? .and of winter- 

 ing long and middle wool sheep ? and of preparing their fleece for 

 market ? 



6. What effect has the keeping of sheep on the fertility of the 

 »oil ? and what number of sheep, if any, can be kept per 100 acres 

 of cultivated land without diminishing the crop ? 



7. Which i.s the most profitable breed for the fiirmcr to raise ? 



ESSAYS AND REPORTS. 



The Society desirous of encouraging inquiries and inves- 

 tigations connected with the science of Agriculture, and 

 being aware how little is known with regard to some of the 

 fundumenlal principles of Agriculture, solicit essays and 

 articles on ihe following subjects. 



The subjects will be continued for more than one year, 

 unless in 1849 papers are received which may be consider- 

 ed satisfactory. 



hifluence of Soil on Vegetation. 



1. For an essay or memoir describing and proving, on scientific 

 principles, what is the best admixture of the ordinary cli^ments of 

 goil, for promoting the germination and growth of particular kinds 

 of vegetables Silver cup, value $25. 



2. For an essay or memoir describing, on scientific principles, 

 the mode in which Gypsum operates in rendering the soil better 



adapted for the germination and growth of particular vegetables 



as weU as the soils to which it is best adapted,. .Silv. cup, val. $» 



Atmospheric Influence on Soils. 



3. For an essay or memoir, showing the nature of the Atmos- 

 pheric influences on soil iu promoting its fertility, including the 

 modification of these influences, arising from heat and cold, dry- 

 ness and moisture, Silver cup, value $26. 



Analysis of Indian Corn. 



4. A full and complete Analysis of Indian Com, including the 

 different varieties usually cultivated in this country, from the 

 earliest stalk to the maturity of the car, (including also the cob) 

 in 1850 $300 



EXPERIMENTS. 

 For the best experiment to be continued through three 

 crops, to ascertain in bushels of grain and weight sf stalks 

 or straw, the actual value of manure to a farmer. The ex- 

 periments to be conducted as follows, viz : — 



1. Three contiguous acres of ground shall be selected. 



2. One acre of which shall be manured with not more than ten 

 cords of common barn-yard manure the first year, and plowed 

 under. The second acre to be manured with fermented and com- 

 posted manure, to be applied in any manner the experimenter 

 chooses— but a full account of the mode of making and raateriale 

 of the compost and the manner of its application, accompanied 

 with a statement of the cost of making, and application, will be 

 required. 



3. The three acres are to be planted with corn the first year j 

 the second to be sowed with barley or oats ; the third crop to be 

 winter grain ; an accurate account of the yield of each crop to be 

 kept 



4. A full account of the whole management and all the details 

 respecting the culture and the circumstances affecting the crop. 



5. The several kinds of soil to be particularly described, and 

 specimens transmitted to the State Society for analysis before 

 commencing the experiment— and also at the conclusion of the 

 experiment— discriminating carefully between each acre. 



For the best,. . .$40 | 2d best, $30 | 3d best, $20 



N. B. The specimens of soil to be selected for analysis, 

 must be taken from the surface in different parts of the acre. 

 Where the acre is green sward, the sample must be taken 

 just at the termination of the roots of the grass. Specimeiu 

 should also be selected from the depth of seven or eight 

 inches, — at all events immediately below the u.sual depth 

 to which the plow runs. The .specimens of soil must in no 

 case be mixed ; and should consist of about 1 pound sewed 

 in a cotton bag. 



SALE OF IMPROVED STOCK. 



At the show of the Society last year, at Saratoga, the 

 demandfor piJihase of improved animals having far exceed- 

 ed the supplyjbr sale, the Executive Committee, with a 

 view of facilitating the sale of cnimals, will open a register 

 for such animals as breeders and owners may desire to sell, 

 and w hich they will offer for sale at the show in September 

 next, at Budhlo. 



Competitors fur premiums on management of Farms, are 

 referred to the transactions of 1845, page 163, where the 

 queries to be answered will be found. 



The location of the Fair at Buffilo, being so convenient 

 to the Western States and Canadas, the Executive commit- 

 tee will be pleased to see a numerous attendance of gentle- 

 men from those places, and extend a cordial invitation to 

 ihem to be present, and bring their Stock and other article* 

 for competition at the Fair. 



For the convenience of exhibitors of Stock, forage, con- 

 sisting of Hay. Green Oats, Corn Stalks and straw (for lit- 

 ter) vvith water, will be supplied upon the ground without 

 charge, so that animals on their arrival at Buffalo, may b« 

 driven directly to the Show grounds, and need not be re- 

 moved till the exhibition is closed. Grain will also be fur- 

 nished for Stock, Swine, and Poultry. The Executive Com- 

 mittee trust that this arrangement will obviate the objection 

 heretofore made by exhibitors, — who have often boon sub- 

 jected to more or less inconveni; nee in procuring feed for 

 their stock, and at no inconsiderable expense. 



Agricultural addresses from distinguished gentlemen con- 

 nected with learned instiiulions, will be given every eve- 

 ning during the Fair. 



It is intended to have during the week of the Fair, a 

 meeting of Pomnlogisls from different parts of the Unioa 

 and Canadas, of which due notice will be given in the agri- 

 eultural Journals. 



Any information desired by persons who intend to con»- 

 pete for premiums, and the queries for managementof Farras, 

 j and in regard to Wool; will be furnished by the Secretary 

 on application. And he solicits free and full inquiries from 

 all who are desirous of competing at the Fair, or of presenl- 

 ing articles for exhibition. IJ. P. Johnso*, Sec'y. 



Agricultural Rooms, Feb., 1848. 



