10 



and the taxes upon it ; the kind, quality and value of manure used ; 

 the quantity and cost of seed sown ; the labor and expense of cul- 

 tivating and harvesting the crop ; and the quantity, quality and 

 value of the crop. In awarding premiums, regard will be had to all 

 these circumstances, and to the area of the ground in cultivation. 



VEGETABLES. 



Committee.— Charles L. Copeland, Milton; John W. Richarrlson, Franklin; A. D. 

 Capen, Dorchester; J. W. Page, West Roxbui-y; John Sias, Milton. 



For the best experiment in raising SqnasJies — one-half dozen of 

 each variety to be exhibited at the Show — Burr's Vegetables ; se- 

 cond best, Thomas' Rural Affairs. 



For the best experiment in raising Cabbages — not less than six 

 heads to be exhibited at the Show — Burrs' Vegetables ; second best, 

 Thomas' Rural Affairs. 



MIXED CROPS. 



CowMi»i«ee.— Charles Breck, John Sias, Charles E. C. Breck, all of Milton. 



For the best experiment in cultivating mixed crops of Grain and 

 Vegetables, in alternate portions, or of different roots, in alternate 

 rows, Harris' Treatise on insects ; second best. Burr's Vegetables ; 

 third best, French's Drainage. The experiment must be made on 

 not less than half an acre of land, and a detailed statement of the 

 mode of culture, expense and product must be rendered on or be- 

 fore November 15th. 



PLOWmG MATCH. 



Committee,— Aaron J). Capen, Dorchester; Nathan Longfellow, Needham; Charles 

 L. Copeland, Milton. 



Double Ox Teams. — With Sod and Subsoil Plow. For best 

 performance in plowing sward land, at least one-eight of an acre, 

 eight inches in depth, $15 ; second best, $10 ; third best, $5. 



With any other Plow. — Same conditions. Best, $15 ; second best, 

 $10 ; third best, $5 



ComwijWee.— John E. Wetherbee, Dedham; Henry Goulding, Dover; Charles Harts- 

 horn, ^i^alpole ; James T. Sumner, Canton. 



Double Horse Teams. — With Sod and Subsoil Plow. Same 

 conditions. Best, $15 ; second best, $10 ; third best, $5. 



