208 Report on Trials of Plows. 



§ 3. Harrows will be tried next in order after the trial of plows. 

 § 4. The points to be determined respecting them are as follows : 



1. Which combines strength with lightness in the highest degree? 



2. Which combines the best materials with the best workmanship ? 



3. Which combines the greatest pulverizing power with the least draft ? 



4. Which is managed in the field with the greatest facility ? 



5. Which is least liable to clog in working ? 



6. Which works the most rapidly ? 



Persons desiring to enter articles for exhibition only will be permitted to do so 

 on payment of five dollars. 



PROGRAMME FOR CULTIVATORS. 



The Society offer the following premiums for cultivators : 



Class I. 

 For corn and root crops, best one-horse cultivator to cultivate one row, a gold 

 medal. 



For best two-horse cultivator for cultivating two rows, a gold medal. 



Class II. 



For mellowing soil and killing weeds, best cultivator on wheels, with device for 

 raising and lowering the frame that holds the teeth, so as to regulate the depth of 

 cultivation and to make the machine portable, a gold medal. 



Best cultivator having handles to guide it, and with or without small wheels to 

 regulate the depth of the cultivator, a gold medal. 



The judges will carefully observe and express their opinion on each of the 

 following points : 



1. Thoroughness and depth of pulverization. It is desirable the instrument 



should work deep or shallow, as may be desired by the operator. 



2. Adaptation to a variety of soil, such as sandy, stony, cla3'^ey, etc. 



3. Facility of control by the driver ; this includes steerage, turning corners, 



raising or lowering one or the other of the parts at the pleasure of the 

 driver. 



4. Comfort and convenience of the driver ; this also includes his ability to 



see the rows distinctly. 



5. Portability and convenience for storage. 



6. Ability to resist clogging, not only by grass, roots, and other ligneous 



matters, but in damp soils. 



7. Adaptation to side hills and uneven surfaces. 



8. Adaptation to the greatest variety of purposes. 



9. Durability. 

 10. Cheapness. 



The instrument having the greatest number of merits and the fewest defects will 

 be entitled to the prize. If, however, an instrument has many advantages, if it 

 has one defect of great magnitude, it must be rejected. 



The same implement may compete in both classes if desired, but it will pay a 

 separate entry fee for each class. 



The trial of cultivators will follow immediately after the trial of harrows. 



Place of Trial — Near Utica, N. Y. 



Time of Beginning — Tuesday, May 7th, 1867. 



The judges will meet at Baggs' Hotel on Saturday, May 4th. 



