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4. For the most valuable production of Silk, by 

 the enterprise of one family, to be exhibited either in 

 cocoons, reeled, or manufactured, seven dollars. 



0[?" The same parcel is not to be entitled to more 

 than one premium. 



REMARKS. 



If any person shall have commenced experiments 

 in reference to the premiums heretofore offered, their 

 claims may be presented, although those offers are 

 not now repeated.* 



All applications for these premiums must be accom- 

 panied with statements in detail, of the entire man- 

 agement and expense relating to the same. 



Information as to the kind of trees, and the man- 

 ner of their cultivation, best adapted to our climate, 

 is particularly desired. 



The results of any experiments on this subject, 

 although not particularly within the description for 

 which premiums are offered, would be acceptable to 

 the committee ; and if meritorious, rewarded with a 

 corresponding gratuity. 



VI. IRRIGATION. 



For the most satisfactory experiment for increas- 

 ing the crops, upon not less than one acre of land, by 

 irrigation, with a detailed account of the manner, ex- 

 pense, 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 



