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AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. 



For the most extensive and finest collection of Agricultural Im- 

 plements — first premium, $10 ; second do., §5. 



For the best Agricultural Implements manufactured within the 

 county, and exhibited hy the manufacturer — first premium, $6 ; 

 second do., $4. 



For the best report, by any member of the Society, of anj new 

 or improved Agricultural Implement — describing its construction 

 and operation, its cost and its benefit, and, in particular, its appli- 

 cability to the soil of Norfolk county — a premium, if ^Yorthy of 

 record, in proportion to the value of such report, but not exceed- 

 ing $10. 



AGRICULTURAL LABORERS. 



For a certificate — signed by his employer, and countersigned 

 by any two Trustees of the Society residing in the same town — 

 of the superior character and qualifications of any man or hoy, in 

 the employment of a member of the Society for a period, next 

 preceding, of not less than two years, attesting the industry, in- 

 tegrity, respectful demeanor, and general good habits, during that 

 time, of the bearer of such certificate. 



A premium of Membership of the Society and a Diploma. 



PRIZE ESSAYS. 

 For the best Essay on either of the following subjects, which 

 may be considered by the Trustees worthy of publication : — 



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

 vation of Forest Trees, a premium of $10. 



Insects. For the best Essay for the destruction of Insects 

 injurious to vegetation, such as Cureulio, Borer, Canker-Worm, 

 Caterjjillar, Gut- Worm, Squash- Bug, Striped-Bug, Rose-Bug, 

 ^c, ^c, a premium of $10. 



Preservation of Winter Fruit. For the best Essay on 

 the preservation of Apples and other Winter Fruits, $10. 



Preservation of Vegetables. For the best Essay on the 

 preservation of Vegetables, a premium of $10. 



Agricultural Education. For the best Essay on Agricul- 

 tural Education, a premium of $10. 



Farm Accounts. For the best Essay on a system of fiirm 

 Accounts, $10. 



For the most valuable Essay upon the comparative value and 

 adaptation to the climate and soil of Norfolk county of the several 

 foreign and native breeds of Cows and Oxen, $10. 



