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a sample of not less than twenty pounds to be exhibited — quantity 

 as well as quality to be taken into view, with a full account of the 

 manner ol feeding the Cows, and the general management of the 

 milk and butter — first premium, §15 ; second do., 10 ; third do., 

 $7. 



Note. It will be sePti ihat these premiums are oflTered for the best produce on the 

 Farms, and not simply for the best specimens exhibited. Competitors will ilierelore be 

 particular in keeping an account, and preparing a statement of the entire produce wiiliin 

 the time mentioned. Each lot presented for premium must be numbered, but not marked ; 

 any public, or known mark, must be completely concealed, nor must the competitors be 

 present at the examination. 



For the best box of Butter, of not less quantity than 12 lbs. — 

 first premium §5 ; second do., $3 ; third do., $2. 



Note. Butter to be presented before 9 o'clock on the morning of the second day. 



Cheese. For the best specimen of Cheese, of not less than 50 

 lbs. — first premium, $5 ; second do., $3; third do., $2. 



Butter. For the best and most satisfactory statement at the 

 Annual Exhibition in 1858, of the quantity produced from the 

 milk of any number of Cows, not less than four nor more than 

 seven, from January 1st, 1858, to the day of exhibition, in the 

 Fall, including a description of the character, age and breed of 

 the Cows, and a particular account of the feeding and general 

 management — first premium, $8 ; second, do., $6. 



For any number of Cows more than seven — ^first premium, $10 ; 

 second do., $8. 



BREAD. 



For the best loaf of Wheat and Indian, of two to four lbs. 

 weight — first premium, §3 ; second do., §2. 



For the best loaf made of Unbolted Wheat, which shall be 

 grown in the county, of two to four pounds weight — first premium, 

 $3 ; second do., $2. 



For the best loaf of Rye and Indian, of four to six lbs. weight — 

 first premium, $3 ; second do., $2. 



For the best loaf of Wheat Bread, of two to four lbs. weight — 

 first premium, $3 ; second do., $2. 



For the best specimens of each or any of the forementioned 

 kinds of Bread, made by young women under eighteen years of 

 age, an additional premium of twenty-five per cent. 



The bread presented for premium must be made on the day 

 previous to the Exhibition, by some female member of a family, 

 exclusive of hired persons, in whose name the entries shall be 

 made, and to whom the premiums shall be aAvardcd. The bread 

 shall be baked in the oven commonly used by the family in which 

 it shall be made, and must be presented before 9 o'clock on the 

 morning of the second day of the Exhibition. A written state- 

 ment of the process of making the bread shall accompany each 

 loaf. 



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