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AGRICULTURAL LABORERS. 



For a certificate — signed by his employer, and countersigned by 

 any two of the Trustees residing nearest to the applicant — of the 

 superior qualifications of any man or youth, in the employment of 

 any member of the Society for a period next preceding, of not less 

 than two years, attesting the industry, integrity, respectful de- 

 meanor and general good habits, during the time, of the bearer of 

 such certificate, a premium of Membership of the Society and a 

 diploma. 



AGRICULTURAL ESSAYS. 



CommiWee.— Marshall p. Wilder, Dorchester; Charles C. Sewell, Medfleld : Henry O. 

 Ilildreth, Dedham; Francis F. Denny, Brookline; Albert K. Teele, Milton. 



For the best Report of Committees which recommend the award 

 of premiums. First premium, $8 ; second, $G ; third, $4. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 sources of profit, of the various grasses, or cereal, fruit or vegeta- 

 ble crops, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 sources of profit, of the breeding and raising of the different 

 classes of farm stock, a premium not exceeding $25. « 



For the best Essa}^ on the fattening of cattle, swine or sheep, 

 detailing the process and expense of the same, a premium not 

 exceeding $25. 



Forest Trees. — For the best Essay on the raising and cultiva- 

 tion of Forest Trees, a premium not exceeding $25. 



Insects. — For the best Essay on the destruction of Insects inju- 

 rious to vegetation, such as Carculio, Borer ^ Canker- Worm, Cater- 

 pillar, Cut-Worm, Squash-Bug, Striped-Bug, Rose-Bug, &c., t&c, a 

 premium not exceeding $25. 



Preservation of Winter Fruit. — For the best Essay on the 

 preservation of Apples and other Winter Fruits, a premium not 

 exceeding $25. 



Preservation of Vegetables. — For the best Essay on the 

 preservation of Vegetables, a premium not exceeding $25. 



Agricultural Education. — For the best Essay on Agricultural 

 Education, a premium not exceeding $25. 



Farm Accounts. — For the best Essay on a system of Farm 

 Accounts, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay on Domestic Poultry, a premium not exceed- 

 ing $25. 



For the best Essay on Fences for Farms, uniting economy, 

 strength and appearance, a premium not exceeding $25. 



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