64 PREMIUMS OFFEKED. 



ihe manufacture of silk, or any thing calculated to promote the 

 object in view, be exhibited, and for which no particular pre- 

 miums are offered. 



Applicants for the ninth and tenth premiums will bear in mind 

 diat it is for the amount of food for silk worms which their trees, 

 in 1637, shall be adjudged capable of producing, more than their 

 trees, if any they have, produced last year, (1836,) that these 

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

 condition of their trees the present spring, certified by disinter- 

 ested witnesses, will be required. These premiums are designed 

 to effect two objects — the planting of new nurseries, 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. IMPROVING WET MEADOW OR SWAMP LANDS. 



For the best conducted experiment in improving wet meadow 

 or swamp lands, and bringing the same into a condition to pro- 

 duce a valuable crop — with a detailed statement of the means 

 used, and the expenses, &c., &c., twenty dollars. 



For the second best. ten dollars. 



CT° These premiums will be paid whenever satisfactory 

 claims shall be presented. 



