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AGRICULTURAL P:SSAYS. 



COMMITTKE.— Henry S. RusselJ, Milton ; Marshall P. Wilder, Dorchester; Charles 

 C. Sewell, Medlield; Henry O. Hildreth, Dedliam; Albert K. Teele, Milton; Theodore 

 Lyniun, IJrookline. 



For the best Report of Committees which recommend the award 

 of premiums. First premium, $8 ; second, $6 ; third, S4. 



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 diflferent classes 

 of farm stock, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay on the fattening of cattle, swine or sheep, 

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

 ceeding $25. 



Forest Trees. — For the best Essay on the raising and culti\a- 

 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 CurcuUo^^Borer, Can Jeer- Worm, Cater- 

 pillar, Cut- Worm, Squash-Bag, Stnped-Bvg, Rose-Bug, etc., etc., a 

 premium not exceeding $25. 



Pkesekvation 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 Ac- 

 counts, a premium not exceeding $25. 



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

 ijg $25. 



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

 strength and appearance, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay on the Extermination of Weeds and Plants, 

 destructive to crops, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essa}' on the Preservation and Ap|)lication of 

 Liquid INIanure, a i)remium not exceeding $25. 



