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year of their growth, and not less than one thousand 

 trees, thirty dollars. 



2. For the best do. do. do. not less than six hundred 

 trees, fifteen dollars. 



3. For the best do. do. do. not less than four hundred 

 trees, ten dollars. 



Note. For an explanation of these premiums, see 

 remarks in former years. 



5. CULTIVATION OF MULBERRY TREES, SILK, &c. 



1. For the best plantation of mulberry trees for which 

 no premium has been awarded, at least one hundred, of 

 three years growth or more, the same being in a thriving 

 condition, _ _ . fifteen dollars. 



For the second best, - - ten dollars. 



For the third best, - - five dollars. 



2. For the best nursery of mulberry trees, at least 

 five hundred, not exceeding two years grow^th, 



ten dollars. 

 For the second best, - - five dollars. 



3. For the best conducted experiment in the produc- 

 tion of silk, the result to be shown in the exhibition of 

 the article, the same to be exhibited either in cocoons 

 reeled or manufactured, with a statement in writing of 

 the facts relating thereto, - ten dollars. 



For the second best, - - five dollars. 



6. IRRIGATION. 



For the most satisfactory experiment for increasing 

 the crops upon not less than one acre of land, by irriga- 

 tion, with a detailed account of the manner, expense, 

 and benefits produced, - twelve dollars. 



For the second best, - ten dollars. 



7. IMPROVING WET MEADOW OR SWAMP LANDS. 



For the best conducted experiment in reclaiming wet 

 meadow or swamp lands, on not less than one acre, the 



