Ni-.W YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY-PREMIUMS. 
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Nciu Qjr.t Suite JVjricuitural Society. 
Cattle Show and Fair for 1846, to be held at Utica , Sept. 
16, 17, and 18. 
PREMIUM LIST FOR 1845 
ON FARMS. 
For the best cultivated farm, of not less than 50 acres, exclusive 
»f woodland, regard being had to the quantity of produce, the 
manner and expense of cultivation, and the actual profits: 
First Premium,. $50 | Second do.$30 
Third do.$20 
The persons making applications for these premiums, must sub- 
ent written answers to a series of questions which will hereafter 
he published. 
ON ESSAYS. 
For the best series of Essays on the importance of scientific 
knowledge in prosecuting successfully the ordinary pursuits 
of Agriculture,.$100 
For the best Agricultural Text Book for Schools,. 100 
For the best Text Book on Horticulture,. 50 
For the best essay on Subsoil Ploughing, with the results of 
actual experiments in the State of New York. 20 
For the best essay on Draining, with details of the results 
of actual experiments, showing the expense and supposed 
increased value of the land,. 10 
For the best essay on Irrigation,. 10 
For the best essay on the Culture and Manufacture of Silk, 20 
For the best essay on the prevalent Disease in Potatoes,... 20 
CATTLE. 
CLASS I. — Durhams. 
Best Bull, over 3 years old, $15 | Second best,. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Bull, 2 years old,.$10 | Second best,. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling bull,.$10 | Second best,. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best bull calf,. .Colman’s Tour. 1 Second best,. 
Best cow, over 3 years old, $15 | Second best,. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer, 2 years old,.... $10 | Second best,. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling heifer,.$10 | Second best,. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer calf, Colman’s Tour. | Second best,. 
.$10 
..Colman’s Tour. 
, .Colman’s Tour. 
.Diploma. 
.$10 
. .Colman’s Tour. 
. . Colman’s Tour. 
.Diploma. 
CLASS II.- 
Best bull, over 3 years old, $15 
Second best,. 10 
Best bull, between 1 and 3 
years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. 
CLASS III 
Best bull, 3 years old,.$15 
Second best,. 10 
Best buil, between 1 and 3 
years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. 
HErefords. 
Best cow.$15 
Second best,. 10 
Best heifer, between 1 and 
3 years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. 
—Devons. 
Best cow,.$15 
Second best,. 10 
Best heifer, between 1 and 
3 years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. 
CLASS IY.— Ayrshires. 
Best bull over 3 years old,.. $15 
Second best,. 10 
Best bull, between 1 and 3 
years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. 
Best cow,.$15 
Second best,. 10 
Best heifer, between 1 and 
3 years old,. 10 
Second best.Diploma. 
CLASS V. — Crosses of Native and Improved. 
Best cow, over 3 years old, $15 I Best heifer, 2 years old,.... $15 
Second best,. 10 Second best,. 10 
Third best,.vol. Trans. | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
CLASS VI.— Native Cattle. 
Best cow, over 3 years old, $15 I Best heifer, 2 years old,... .$15 
Second best,. 10 Second best,. 10 
Third best,.vol. Trans. | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
WORKING OXEN. 
Best 10 yoke of oxen from 
any one town.$20 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Colman’s Tour. 
Best team of 20 yoke from 
any one county,.$25 
Second best,. 15 
Best yoke of oxen,. 15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.vol. Trans. 
In awarding the fkerniums on working oxen, the single teams 
will be subject to a trial on a loaded cart or wagon, under the 
direction of the committee; and particular reference will be had 
to the matching, training and docility of the animals, as well as 
their general appearance. 
THREE YEAR OLD STEERS. 
Best yoke,.$15 | Second best.$10 
Third best, Diploma. 
TWO YEAR OLD STEERS. 
Best yoke,.$10 | Second best,... Colman’s Tour 
Third best, vol. Trans. 
Best yoke,. 
YEARLING STEERS. 
-----$8 [ Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour 
Third best, vol. Trans. 
^AT CATTLE. 
Best pair fat oxen. •. $15 | Second best,.$10 
Third best, Colman’s Tour. 
Best ox, cow, or heifer,.... $10 | Second best,.$5 
Third best, vol. Trans. 
A fat ox taking a premium as one of a pair, cannot compete 
singly for another premium. 
HORSES 
Best stallion, 4 years old,.. $20 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Fourth best,.Diploma. 
Best stallion, 3 years old,.. $15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best pair matched horses,.. 10 
Second best,.2 vols. Trans. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best gelding horse,.$10 
Second best,.vol. Trans 
Best breeding mare,.$20 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best mare, 3 years old,.... $10 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Third best,.....Diploma. 
The variety of horses which possesses size, strength and en¬ 
durance for field labor, combined with that action which quali¬ 
fies them for the carriage or saddle—in short, the “ horse of all 
work ”—is probably the most profitable class which our farmers 
can now engage in rearing; and to such, therefore, will the pre 
ference of the society be given. Horses taking premiums in pairs, 
cannot compete singly for the premium for geldings. 
SHEEP. 
CLASS I. — Long Wooled. 
Best buck,.$10 
Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma, 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
Best five ewes,.$1G 
Second best,... Colman’s Tour 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best buck,.$10 
Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma, 
CLASS II.— Middle Wooled. 
Best five ewes,.$10 
Second best,.. .Colman's Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
CLASS III.— Merinos and their Grades. 
Best buck,. $10 | Best five ewes,.$10 
Second best,. - .Colman’s Tour. Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Diploma. 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
CLASS IV.— Saxons and their Grades. 
Best buck,.$10 
Second best,—Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best five ewes,.$10 
Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
Class I. is designed to include the Leicesters, Lincolns, Cots- 
wolds, and all the varieties of sheep which furnish the quality of 
wool suitable for combing.—Class II. includes the South-Down, 
Norfolk, Dorset, Native, &c.—Classes III. and IV., all those gene¬ 
rally denominated Merinos and Saxons, whether of pure or mixed 
bloods. - 
CLASS V.— Fat Sheep. 
Best,.$10 | Second best,...Colman’s Tour. 
Third best, vol. Trans. 
Applicants for the premiums on fat cattle and sheep, must fur¬ 
nish statements of the manner of feeding the animals, and the 
kind, quantity, and cost of the food. 
SWINE. 
Best boar, over 10 months,. .$10 j Best sow,.$10 
Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. Second best,.. ..Colman’s Tour 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Diploma. 
Best lot of pigs under 10 months,not less than 4 in No., Col. Tour. 
Second best, Diploma. 
In awarding premiums on hogs, reference will be had not mere¬ 
ly to size or present condition, but to that proportion between bone 
and meat which promises the greatest value from the least amount 
of feed. 
POULTRY. 
For the best lot of Dorking 
fowls, not less than 3, one 
cock and two hens,.$3 
For the best lot of black Po¬ 
land, not less than 3,. 3 
For the best lot of large 
fowls, not less than 3,. .. 3 
For the best pair of ducks,.. $J 
“ “ “ turkeys,. 3 
“ “ “ geese,... 3 
For the best and greatest va¬ 
riety of fowls, by any one 
individual,.. 16 
