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For the largest and best collection of Birds found within the 

 County, beneficial or injurious to vegetation, properly arranged 

 and classified, to be exhibited on the Society's tables at the An- 

 nual Exhibition, first premium, $5 ; second best, $3 ; third best, $1. 



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 qualifications 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. 



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

 Sevvall, Medfleld; Henry O. Hildreth, Dedham; Albert K. Teele, Milton; Theodore 

 Lyman, Brookline. 



For the best Report of Committees which recommend the award 

 of premiums. First premium, $8 ; second, $6 ; third. $4. 



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 not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 source3 of profit, of the breeding and raising of the diflferent classes 

 of farm stock, a premium not exceeding $25. 



For the best Essay 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 Injects inju- 

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

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

 premium not exceeding $25. 



Preservation of Winter Fruit. — For the best Essay on the 

 preservation of Apples and other Winter Fruits, a premium not 

 exceeding $25. 



