PREMIUMS OFFERED 



BY THE 



ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, 



FOR 



1843. 



For the most extensive, valuable and economical im- 

 provements in the cultivation and management of an 

 entire farm, with all its appendages, within the last Jive 

 years. 



First premium, . - . ^50 00 



Second do. - - - 30 00 



Third do. _ . . 20 00 



%CF° The Trustees have enlarged and varied their 

 statement of premiums offered for entire farms, in the 

 hope of increasing the number of competitors. They 

 have also determined to admit as competitors, all farms 

 within the county, whether large or small, for which the 

 first premium has not been awarded, wkh'm seven years. 

 A detailed statement of the management and produce 

 will be expected, by the 15th of November. Notice of 

 intention to claim these premiums must be given to the 

 Secretary, on or before the 20th of June. The commit- 

 tee will visit such farms as may be entered, in July and 

 September. 



The same premiums as last year for the products 

 of the Dairy; on Turning in Crops as Manure; on For- 

 est Trees, not less than three years old; on the Cultiva- 

 tion of Mulberry Trees; and on Silk, and on Irrigation 

 and Improving Meadow Lands. Also, on Improved 



