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For the best Essay on the introduction of new Fruits, or of new 

 articles of Field Culture, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay on the value and application of Phosphate of 

 Lime, or any fertilizer of the soil, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essa^^ on Bees and Structure of Hives, with partic- 

 ular reference to feeding Bees and guarding against the spoliation 

 of the Bee Moth, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best plan for a Barn and Barn3'ard, with regard to the 

 keeping of the Hay, the comfox-t of the Cattle, the ease and con- 

 venience of tending them, and the making and preserving the 

 Manure, a premium not exceeding $25. 



These premiums will not be awarded unless the Essays offered 

 shall, in the judgment of the Committee appointed to decide upon 

 them, be deemed worthy of an award, without reference to their 

 comparative merit. 



FARM BUILDINGS. 



For the best planned house and out-buildings — regard being had 

 to the cost and economy of labor — the house to be warm, well 

 lighted and ventilated, with a cellar protected from frost and ver- 

 min, and the whole not to cost over $2500 — to be examined bv the 

 Supervisory Committee — a premium to be adjudged by said Com- 

 mittee. 



