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For the best Essay on the best manner of subdividing farm cul- 

 tivation -with reference to Economy and Profit, a premium of ^10. 



For the best Essay on the value and application of Phosphate 

 of Lime, as a fertilizer of the soil, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on Pees, and Structure of Hives, Avith par- 

 ticular reference to feeding Bees, and guarding against the spoli- 

 ations of the Bee Moth, a premium of $10. 



For an Essay on any subject connected with Agriculture, Hor- 

 ticulture, IManufactures, or Mechanics, which the Trustees may 

 consider worthy, a premium of $10. 



For the best plan for a Barn and Barn Yard, with regard to 

 the keeping of the Hay, the comfort of the Cattle, the ease and 

 convenience of tending them, and the making and preserving the 

 Manure, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the proper time and manner of catting 

 the Trees on woodland, a premium of $10. 



These premiums will not be awarded unless the Essays offered, 

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

 them, be deemed in themselves worthy of an Award without refer- 

 ence to their comparative merit. 



