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IMPROVING MEADOW AND SWAMP LANDS. 



For the best conducted experiment in reclaiming wet meadow 

 or swamp lands, by drainage or otherwise, on not less than one 

 acre, with a statement, in detail, of the course of management 

 and the produce, &c., 



First premium, $15.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



OLD PASTURE LANDS. 



For the best conducted experiment in restoring and improving 

 old pasture lands, with an account of the means employed and the 

 expense of the same. 



First premium, $8.00 | Second premium, $6.00 



For the best written report given by any member of the Soci- 

 ety, and worthy of publication, of any improvement observed in 

 any meadow, or swamp, or old pasture lands in the County, — 

 other than those lands for which the above mentioned premiums 

 may be claimed, 



A premium of $10.00 



CLEARING AND ENCLOSING UNIMPROVED LANDS. 



For the best conducted experiment of clearing unimproved 

 lands, on not less than one acre ; conditions and specifications the 

 same as in meadow and swamp lands, 



First premium, $15.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



PLOUGHING. 



Double Teams. For the best performance in ploughing, at 

 least one-eighth of an acre — within one hour — not less than eight 

 inches in depth. The Michigan double plough may be used, 



First premium, $10.00 



Second " 8.00 



Third premium, $6.00 



Fourth " 4.00 



Single Teams. For the best performance in ploughing, at 

 least one-eighth of an acre, not less than six inches deep, 



Fifth premium, $4.00 



Sixth " 3.00 



Seventh " 2.00 



First premium, $8.00 



Second " 7.00 



Third " 6.00 



Fourth " 5.00 



