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

 diploma. 



AGRICULTURAL ESSAYS. 



Committee.— Henry S. Russell, Milton; Marshall P. Wilder, Dorchester; Charles 

 C. Sewdl, Medfield; Henry O. Hildreth, Dedham; Albert K. Teele, Milton; Theodore 

 Lymau, Brookline. 



For the best Report of Committees which recommend the award 

 of premiums. First premium, S8 ; second, $6 ; third, S4. 



For the best Essay on tlie relative importance and vahie, as 

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

 ble crops, a premium not exceeding $25. 



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 not exceeding 825. 



For the best Essa}' on the fattening of cattle, swine or sheep, 

 detailing the process and expense of the same, a premium not ex- 

 ceeding §25. 



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

 tion of Forest Trees, a premium not exceeding $25. 



Insects. — For the best Essay on the destruction of Insects inju- 

 rious to vegetation, such as CurcuUo, Borer, Canker-Worm, Cater- 

 pillar, Cut-Worm, Squash-Bug, Striped-Bug, Rose-Bug, etc., etc., a 

 premium not exceeding $25. 



Preservation of Winter Fruit. — For the best Essaj' on the 

 preservation of Apples and other Winter Fruits, a premium not 

 exceeding S25. 



Preservation of Vegetables. — For the best Essay on the 

 preservation of Vegetables, a premium not exceeding 825. 



Agricultural Education. — For the best Essay on Argicultural 

 Education, a premium not exceeding $25. 



Farm Accounts. — For the best Essay on a system of Farm Ac- 

 counts, a premium not exceeding 825. 



For the best Essay on Domestic Poultry, a premium not exceed- 

 ing 825. 



For the best Essa}' on Fences for Farms, uniting economj', 

 strength and appearance, a premium not exceeding 825. 



For the be^t Essay on the Extermination of Weeds and Plants, 

 destructive to crops, a premium not exceeding 825. 



For the best Essay on the Preservation and Application of 

 Liquid Manure, a premium not exceeding 825. 



