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MISCELLANEOUS. 



AGRICULTURAL LABORERS. 



For a certificate — signed by his employer, and countersigned by 

 any two of the Trustees residing nearest to the appUcant — of the 

 superior quahfication of any man or youth, in the employment of 

 any member of the Society for a period, next preceding, of not 

 less than tAvo years, attesting the industry, integrity, respectful 

 demeanor, and general good habits, during the time, of the bearer 

 of such certificate, a premium of Membership of the Society and a 

 Diploma. 



AGRICULTURAL ESSAYS. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 sources of profit, of the various grasses, or cereal, fruit or vegeta- 

 ble crops, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 sources of profit, of the breeding and raising of the different classes 

 of farm-stock, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the fattening of cattle, swine or sheep, 

 detailing the process and expense of the same, a premium of |10. 



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

 tion of Forest Trees, a premium of $10, 



Insects. For the best Essay for the destruction of Insects 

 injurious to vegetation, "such as CurcuUo, Borer, Ca7iJcer-Worm, 

 Caterpillar, Cut- Worm, Squash-Bug, Striped-Bug, Rose-Bug, 

 ^c, (f'c., a premium of $10. 



Preservation op 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 Farm 

 Accounts, a premium of $10. 



For the best Prize Essay on Domestic Poultry, $10. 



For the best Essay on Fences for Farms, uniting economy, 

 strength, and appearance, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the extermination of Weeds and Plants, 

 destructive to crops, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the preservation and application of Liquid 

 Maiuire, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the Introduction of new Fruits and new 

 articles of Field Culture, a premium of 



