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object in view, be exhibited, and for which no paiticular })ic- 

 miuins are ofFered. 



Apphcants for the ninth and tenth premiums will bear in 

 mind that it is for the amount of food for silk worms which their 

 trees, in 1837, shall be adjudged capable of producing, more 

 than their trees, if any they have, produced last year, (1835,) 

 that these premiums are offered, and that a statement of the 

 number and condition of their trees the present spring, certified 

 by disinterested witnesses, will be required. These premiums 

 are designed to effect two objects — the planting of new nurse- 

 ries, and the improvement and preservation of nurseries and 

 plantations for which premiums have been paid by this society. 



VI. IRRIGATION. 



For the most satisfactory experiment for increasing the crops, 

 upon not less than one acre of land, by irrigation, with a detailed 

 account of the manner, expense, and benefits produced, 



twelve dollars. 



For the second best, eight dollars. 



VII. PLOUGHING 



I. DOUBLE TEAMS, 



For the best performance in ploughing, twelve dollars. 



For the second, ten dollars. 



For the third, eight dollars. 



For the fourth, six dollars. 



II. SINGLE TEAMS. 



For the best performance in ploughing, ten dollars. 



For the second, eight dollars. 



For the third, six dollars. 



For the fourth, four dollars. 



