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MIXED CROPS. 



For the best conducted experiment in the cultivation of mixed 

 crops of gnains and vegetables, in alternate rows — first premium, 

 $6 ; second premium, $4. This must be made on not less than 

 one half acre of land, and a statement in detail of the expense, 

 mode of culture, and product "will be required. 



ROOT CULTURE. 



1. For the best conducted experiment in raising Potatoes, a 

 premium of $6.00 



2. For the best conducted experiment in raising /Sweet Pota- 

 toes, a premium of $0.00 



3. For the best conducted experiment in raising Sugar Beets, 

 a premium of $5.00 



4. For the best conducted experiment in raising Carrots, a 

 premium of $5.00 



5. For the best conducted experiment in raising Parsnips, a 

 premium of $5.00 



6. For the best conducted experiment in raising Puta Baga, 

 a premium of $5.00 



7. For the best conducted experiment in raising diangel 

 Wurtzel, a premium of $5.00 



8. For the best conducted experiment in raising i^'^a^ Turnips, 

 a premium of $5.00 



9. For the best conducted experiment in raising Onions, a 

 premium of $5.00 



Samples of one bushel to be presented at the annual exhibition, 

 "vvhich may be on one quarter of an acre, the quantity of crops 

 ascertained by weight, as follows : — Carrots, 55 lbs. ; Sugar 

 Beets, 60 ; Mangel Wurtzel, 60 ; Ruta Baga, 60 ; Parsnips, 45 ; 

 Round Turnips, 50. Premium samples to be retained for the use 

 of the Society. 



IVoTE. Applications for premiums on Root Crops to be made on or before the lOtii of 

 September. It shall be the duly ol the several Commiilees on these experiments, to i^ke 

 into consideration the character of the soil on which the crops have been raised, the 

 quantity of land cultivated, the ca|)ilal employed, the whole mauag:emenl and cost ol ihu 

 experiment, and to award the premium with parlicul.ir regard to the general inenls ol llie 

 applicant, wiio shall be required to make a detailed slaiemeiit on or belore ilie 20di of 

 JVovember. 



VEGETABLES. 



Autumn and Winter Squashes. For the best conducted 

 experiment in raising Autumn and Winter Squashes, specimens 

 to be exhibited at the exhibition, a premium of $5.00 



Cabbages. For the best conducted experiment in raising 

 Cabbages, a premium of $5.00 



