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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 — quayitity 

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

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

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

 $5 ; fourth do., $3. 



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. Compelilors will tlierefore be 

 parlioular in keeping an account, and preparing a statement of the entire produce wiiliin 

 the time mentioned. Each lot presented for premium must be numbered, but not 

 marked ; any public, or known mark, must be coinplelcly concealed, nor must the com- 

 petitors be present at the examination. 



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

 first premium, $10 ; second do., $5 ; third do., $3. 



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



CnEESE. 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 1857, of the quantity produced from the 

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

 seven, from January 1st, 1857, to the day of exhibition, in the 

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

 Cows, and a particular account of the feeding and general man- 

 agement — first premium, $8 ; second do., $6. 



For any number of Cows more than seven — first premium, $10 ; 

 second do., $8. 



BREAD. 



For the best loaf of Wheat and Indian, of two to four lbs. 

 weight — first premium, $3 ; second do., $2. 



For the best loaf made of Unbolted Wheat, which shall be 

 grown in the county, of two to four pounds weight — first premi- 

 um, $3 ; second do., $2. 



For the best loaf of Rye and Indian, of four to six lbs. weight — 

 first premium, $3 ; second do., $2. 



