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berries, raspberries, or elder berries, not less than two bottles to 

 be exhibited, each, $1. 



JXoi'K. It is to be undorslood tlint all articles presented for premium, in eafli of the 

 Cnregoiin^ depurtiiieiits, slmll have been iiiaiuilaetiired (ir produced williiii the ('ounty 

 tiiiriij;; the last jear, and by the person preseiitnitf them. AI>o, tlial in every case, the 

 J'.xainiirini^ Committee shall have the riglil to substitute the Society's diplomi. (Vir a 

 premium or f;taluity, or to give il where no premium or gratuity lias been oU'ered, at 

 tlicir discretion. 



All discretionary premiums or gratuities shall be proportioned lo the actual value and 

 utility of the articles. 



Articles in either of the above departments, contributed to the R.\hibition by persons 

 not resident in the County, sliall re< eive suitable attention from the Comnuttee, and if 

 Worthy, be awarded the Society's diploma. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



AGRICULTURAL LABORERS. 



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

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

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

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

 less than two 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, a3 

 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, SAvine 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 Curculio, Borer, Canher-Worm^ 

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

 S^^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. 



