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PREMIUM LIST OF THE 
SOUTHERN CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL, SOCIETl'. 
FAIR CP 1356. 
To be held at Atlanta, Ga.,from the2(lth to the25th Oct., 1856. 
FIELD CROPS. 
1. For the largest crop of Cotton produced upon two acres 
of vpland, with the mode of cultivation, tlie amount and 
kind of manure used, the period of planting, the number 
of times plowed and hoed, the kind of Coi on; the laud 
to be measured and the Cotton weighed in the,presence 
of three disinterested and reliable witnesses, with certifi- 
cate from them, pitcher, $20 
2. For the largest crop of Cotton produced upon two 
acres of low land, (the same requisition as upon an 
acre of upland,) 20 
3. For the largest crop of Pea Vine Hay, raised on 2 
acres, one bale to be sent as a sample, with a cer- 
tificate of quantity made, silver cup, 10 
4 . For the largest crop of Native Grass Hay, raised 
on 2 acres, the same as above, 10 
5. For the largest crop of Foreign Grass Hay, raised 
on 2 acres, the same as above, adapted to the cli- 
mate, 10 
6. For the largest crop of Com grown upon 2 acres 
of upland, not less than 50 bushels per acre ; the 
period of planting, the mode of cultivation, kind of 
corn, times plowed and hoed, the amount and kind 
of manure applied; the land and corn measured in 
the presence of three disinterested and reliable wit- 
nesses, with their certificates — silver pitcher worth 20 
7. For the largest crop of Corn grown upon 2 acres 
of lotc land, not less than 75 bushels per acre (re- 
quisition as upon upland Cora), 20 
8. For the largest crop of Wheat (broadcast) grown 
upon 2 acres of land, not less than 20 bushels per 
acre, nor under 60 pounds per bushel ; the land 
and Wheat to be measured, and under the same 
requisition, iii all things, as above, $25 
9. For the largest crop of Wheat (drilled) gi’own upon 
two acres of land, not less than 20 bushels per acre, 
nor less than 60 pounds per bushel, (requisition the 
same as upon the above,) 25 
10. For the largest crop of lo^o land Rice, on one acre 
not less than 60 bushels, 20 
11. For the largest crop of Oats, kind, &c., raised per 
acre, 10 
12. For the largest crop of Eye, kind, &c., raised per 
acre, 10 
13. For the largest crop of Barley, kind, &:c., raisedper 
acre, 10 
14. For the largest crop of Sweet Potatoes raised per 
acre, one-eighth of an acre to be dug, and certifi- 
cates of the yield by disinterested persons furnish- 
ed, 10 
15. For the largest crop of Irish Potatoes raised per 
acre, 10 
16. For the largest crop of Turnips raised per acre, 10 
17. “ “ * of Ground Peas, or Pinders 
raised per acre, 10 
18. For the largest crop of Field Peas raised per acre, 10 
19. Best box of Chewing Tobacco, Southern raised, 5 
20. Best box of Cigars from Southern raised Tobacco, 5 
21. Best sample of Georgia raised Smoking Tobacco, 6 
22. For the greatest quantity of Com produced on an 
acre of land by irrigation,y^iih the mode of culti- 
vation, time of planting, irrigation, tfcc., ^ 25 
Exhibitors of all the above crops must state in writing, in 
full, to the Secretary, aU the requisitions as laid down for Cora, 
Cotton, &:c., as above, when the articles are entered upon 
his books for exhibition ; with the witnesses’ certificates for 
the measurements of lands andpounds, and bushelsper acre ; 
without which the Judges will be required to withhold their 
awards, and exhibitoi's not complying with these requisitions 
will not be allowed to compete for the Premiums of the So- 
ciety. 
CROPS BY BOYS UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OP AGE. 
1. For the largest quantity of Indian Corn grown by 
any white boy under 16 years of age, upon an acre 
of land, a patent lever AVatch, $25 
2. For 2d. largest crop of Corn, Cup, 10 
The rules in relation to field crops to be complied with. 
3. For the largest quantity of Cotton produced by 
any white boy under 1 6 years of age upon an acre 
of land — patent lever silver AVatch, $25 
4. For 2d. largest crop of Cotton, Cup, 10 
The roles of field crops to be complied with. 
1 . 
SAAIPLES OP FIELD CROPS. 
The best variety of Bread Cora, with 2 bushels as 
a sample, $10 
2. Best variety of Com for stock, two bushels as a 
sample — tested by weight, 10 
3. Best variety of Wheat with a bushel of grain as a 
sample, 5 
4. For the best variety of Sweet Potato, sample of 2 
bushels, 5 
5. For the best variety of Ifield Peas, sample of one 
bushel, 5 
6. Best variety of Upland Cotton, two stalks as 
samples, 5 
7. Best variety of Sea Island Cotton, with two stalks 
as samples, 5 
8. Best bushel of Rice, - 5 
9. “ “ Oats, 5 
10. “ “ Rye, 5 
11. “ “ Barley, 5 
12. Best bushel of Irish Potatoes, 5 
13. Best variety of Grass Seeds adapted to the South 
for Hay or Grazing, 10 
Exhibitors of crops, must give in writing to the Secretary 
a full account of each crop offered — its adaptation for profit- 
able cultivation, &c. Exliibitors of Hay, must give the mode 
of cultivating, em'ing, harvesting, &g. 
COTTON BALES. 
1. For the best 20 bales of Upland Cotton, $20 
2. “ “ 10 “ “ 15 
3. “ “ 5 “ “ 10 
4. u » 1 « 5 
5. “ “ 5 “ Sea Island Cotton, 20 
6. Best Bale of (400 lbs.) Sea Island or Black Seed 
Cotton raised on upland, 20 
The Cotton must be on the Fair Ground during the Exhi- 
bition, to claim the premium. 
CATTLE. 
First Class. — Devons. 
For the best Bull 3 years old, or upwards, $16 
“ the second best Bull 3 years old, or upwards, Plate 
“ the best Bull 2 to 3 years old ^ 
“ “ “ lto2 “ 5 
“ “ Cow 3 years old, or upwards, 10 
“ the second best Cow 3 years old, or upwards 5 
“ the best Heifer 2 to 3 years old, 5 
“ “ “ 1 to 2 “ 5 
Best Bull Calf, 6 mos. old, 5 
“ Heifer Calf, 6 mos. old, 5 
Seco7id Class. — Durhams, or Shorl Horns. 
For the best Bull 3 years old, or upwards $10 
second best Bull 3 years old, or upwards Plate 
best Bull 2 to 3 years old $5 
“ 1 to 2 “ 5 
best Cow 3 years old, or upwards, 10 
second best Cow 3 years old, or vipwards, Plate 
best Heifer 2 to 3 years old, 5 
“ 1 to 2 “ 5 
Best Bull Calf, 6 mos. old, 5 
“ Heifer “ 6 “ 5 
Third Class. — Ayreshires. 
1 For the best BuU, $10 
2 For the best Cow, 5 
Fourth Class. — Alderneys. 
1 For the best Bull, $10 
2 For the best Cow, 5 
Fifth Class. — Kerry. 
1 For the best Keny Bull, $10 
2 For the best Keny Cow, 5 
Sixth Class. — Grade, or Mixed Blood Cattle. 
1 For the best Milking Cow, 3 years, or upwai’ds, Cup_^$10 
3 
4 
5 
6 
2d best 
3d “ “ 
best Heifer 2 to 3 years old, 
2d “ “ “ 
best Heifer 1 to 2 years old. 
Seventh Class. — Native Cattle. 
Plate 
Plate 
$5 
Plate 
Plate 
1 For the best Milking Cow 3 years old, or upwards, $10 
2 “ 2d “ “ “ “ “ Plate 
3 “ 3d “ “ “ “ “ Plate 
4 “ 4th “ “ “ “ “ Plate 
5 “ best Heifer 2 to 3 years old, $5 
6 “ 2d best “ “ “ Plate 
Working Oxen. 
1 For the best single yoke of Oxen, working qualities 
to be tested on the Fair Grounds, $10 
2 For the second best yoke of Oxen, 5 
