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FATTENING SWINE. 



For the most satisfactory experiments in feeding swine, with a 

 statement in detail of the process and the result, 



First premium, $6.00 | Second premium, $3.00 



SOILING OF CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment of the soiling of cattle, 

 with a detailed statement of the process and the result, — regard 

 being had to the saving of manure, and to the comparative ex- 

 jjense of pasturing, 



First premium, $12.00 | Second premium, $8.00 



GREEN FODDER. 



For the best conducted experiment in raising corn fodder or 

 other succulent feed to be used green, — on not less than one-half 

 acre of land, — with a statement, in detail, of the mode and cost of 

 cultivation, a premium of $6.00 



HAY. 



For the largest quantity and best quality of English Hay per 

 acre, produced on any farm in the county, regard being had to 

 the mode and cost of cultivation, a premium of $6.00 



CULTIVATION OF GRAIN CROPS. 



1. For the best conducted experiment in Wheat, first pre- 

 mium, $6 ; second do., $4. 



2. For the best conducted experiment in Hge, first premium, 

 $4 ; second do., $2. 



3. For the best conducted experiment in Oats, first premium 

 $4 ; second do., $2. 



4. For the best conducted experiment in Barley, first pre- 

 mium, $4 ; second do., $2. 



5. For the best conducted experiment in Indian Corn, first 

 premium, $8 ; second do., $5 ; third do., $3. 



6. For the best conducted experiment in raising White Beans, 

 a premium of $4. 



Claimants for premiums on Grain Crops are required to notify 

 the Chairman of the Committee on Grain Crops on or before the 

 15th of November, by a written statement, containing the follow- 

 ing particulars : — a description of the soil ; the value of the land ; 

 the interest on that value ; the amount of taxes ; the value of 

 manure, or ashes, or plaster used ; the cost of seed ; the expense 

 of preparing the ground, of sowing or planting ; of cultivating and 

 harvesting the crop, and the total value of the crop raised ; that 



