IIQ PREMIUMS OFFERED. 



2. For the best conducted experiment in the raising of pota- 

 toesj from the seed of the apples or green balls— samples of not 

 less than four quarts from each seed of the second year's 

 growth, and the produce of not less than six seeds, to be produ- 

 ced at the Society's Exhibition in 1832, seven dollare. 



For the second do. do. - - five dollars. 



CJ- For some interesting instractions on this subject, see the 

 pamphlets heretofore published by the Society ; and several 

 communications in the New England Farmer, a valuable work, 

 that should be in the possession of every fanner. 



XII. IMPROVEMENT OF MEADOW LANDS. 



For the best conducted experiment in Improving, by draining, 

 gravelling or otherwise, not less than three acres of wet meadow 

 or swamp land, with a detailed account of the entire process and 

 benefits, _ - - - twenty dollai's. 



For the second best, - - ten dollars. 



■'Note. Persons claiming these premiums must give notice to 

 the Secretary, so that the Committee may view the crops while 

 growing. 



XIII. CULTIVATION OF WHEAT AND RYE. 



For the best conducted experiment in the raising of wheat, on 

 not less than one acre of land, - - ten dollars. 



For the best conducted experiment in the raising of rye, on 

 not less than one acre of land, - - ten dollars. 



CCr* A statement of the produce — the manner of preparing 

 the ground — the kind of seed used — the manner of preparing 

 the same, &;c. &c., including all the details in relation to the 

 cropjWill be required to be handed to the Committee. 



