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tcning any of the various breeds of fowls, Avith a statement, in de- 

 tail, of the method, expense and profit of the same, particularly of 

 the amount of eggs produced from a given number of hens, in 

 order to determine their laying properties, and also their condition 

 in flesh and market value, — no premium to he awarded without 

 such statement, — first premium, $6 ; second do., $4. 



For the best lot of Geese, $3 ; do. Turkeys, $3 ; second best 

 lot of Turkeys, $2. 



For the best lot of Live Fowls, not less than twelve, $4 ; second 

 best lot, not less than six, $3 ; third best lot, not less than six, $2. 



No Fowls entered after nine o'clock shall be entitled to a pre- 

 mium. 



DAIRY. 



For the best produce of Butter, on any farm within the County, 

 for four months, from the 20th of May to the 20th of September, 

 a sample of not less than twenty pounds to be exhibited, — quantity 

 as well as quality/ to be taken into view, with a full account of the 

 manner of feeding the Cows, and the general management of the 

 milk and butter, — first premium, $10; second do., $8; third 

 do., $5 ; fourth do., 



Note. It will be seen that these premiums are offered for the best produce on the 

 Farms, and not simply for the best specimens exhibited. Competitors will therefore 

 be particular in keeping an account, and preparing a statement of the entire produce 

 within the time mentioned. Each lot presented for premium must be numbered, but 

 not marked ; any public, or known mark, must be completely concealed, nor must the 

 competitors be present at the examination. 



For the best 40 lbs. of Butter, that drawing the premium to be 

 placed upon the dinner table for consumption, a premium of $20. 



For the best box of Butter, of not less quantity than 12 lbs., — 

 first premium, $6 ; second do., $4 ; third do., $2. 



JNoTE. Butter to be presented on the morning of the second day. 



Cheese. For the best specimen of Cheese, of not less than 50 

 lbs., — first premium, $5 ; second do., $3 ; third do., $2. 



Butter. For the best and most satisfactory statement at the 

 Annual Exhibition in 1855, of the quantity produced from the 

 milk of any number of Cows, not less than four nor more than 

 seven, from January 1st, 1855, to the day of exhibition, in the 

 fall, including a description of the character, age and breed of the 



