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Pear Trees. For the best engrafted or budded Pear Trees, 

 set out at least five years, and -which shall be m the most thriving 

 condition in the autumn of 1859, not less than twenty-five trees — 

 first premium $10 ; second do., §5. 



Peach Orchards. For the best Peach Orchard, of not less 

 thany?'% trees, and Avhich shall be in the most thrifty bearing con- 

 dition in the autumn of 1859 — first premium, $10; second do., 

 $5. 



For the Peach Orchard, of not less than fifty trees, grown from 

 pits planted since 1854 on the spot where the trees stand, which 

 shall be in the best condition in 1859 — first premium, $10 ; 

 second do., $5. 



Seedling Apples or Pears. For the best variety of neiv 

 Seedling Apjjles or Pears, of decidedly superior quality, one dozen, 

 specimens to be exhibited, together with a history of its origin, a 

 description of its growth, and the bearing character of the tree — 

 first premium, $10 ; second do., $5. 



Seedling Peaches. For the best variety of Seedling Peaches 

 of decidedly superior quality, and Avorthy of general cultivation, 

 one dozen specimens, to be exhibited two years in succession, to- 

 gether wath a history of its origin, a description of its growth, and 

 the bearing character of the tree — first premium, $5 ; second do., 

 $3. 



SEEDLING GRAPES. 



For a new variety of Native or Seedling G-rape, equal or supe- 

 rior to the Isabella, ripening in this county, in the open air, by the 

 middle of September, prolific and suitable for the table — first pre- 

 mium, $20 ; second do., $10. 



CRANBERRY VINES. 



For the most successful experiment in transplanting Cranberry 

 Vines, or raising them from the seed, on not less than a quarter 

 of an acre of land, which shall be in the most flourishing and pro- 

 ductive state on the first of September, 1859. Competitors will 

 be required to give a particular account of their several opera- 

 tions. 



First premium, $10.00 | Second premium, $5.00 



CHINESE SUGAR CANE. 



For the best experiment in cultivating the new Chinese Sugar 

 Cane, not less than half an acre, regard being had to its manu- 

 facture into sugar or molasses, with a detailed account of the soil, 

 process, result and cost, 



First premium, $10.00 | Second premium, $5.00 



