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TURNING IN CROPS AS A MANURE. 



For the most satisfactorj experiment of turning in crops as a 

 manure, either green or dry, on not less than one-half acre of land, 

 a detailed account of the "whole process to be given in writing, 



Eirst premium, ^8.00 j Second premium, $6.00 



COMPARATIVE VALUE OF CROPS AS FOOD FOR 



CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment upon a stock of cattle, not 

 less than four in number, in ascertaining the relative value of the 

 diiferent kinds of fodder used, with a statement in detail of the 

 quantity and value of the same, as compared with English hay, 

 the experiment to be made in the three winter months, 



First premium, $15.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



FATTENING CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment in feeding cattle, with a 

 statement in detail of the process and the result, 



First premium, $10.00 J Second premium, $5.00 



FATTENING SWINE. 



For the most satisfactory experiments in feeding swine, with a 

 statement in detail of the process and the result. 



First premium, $8.00 J Second premium, $5.00 



SOILING OF CATTLE. 



For the most satisfactory experiment of the soiling of cattle, 

 with a detailed statement of the process and the result, — regard 

 being had to the saving of manure, and to the comparative ex- 

 pense of 2)cisturing, 



First premium, $15.00 | Second premium, $10.00 



GREEN FODDER. 



For the best conducted experiment in raising com fodder or 

 other succulent feed to be used green, — on not less than one-half 

 acre of land, — with a statement, in detail, of the mode and cost of 

 cultivation, a premium of $7.00 



