NEW YORK STATP AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY-PREMIUMS. 
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New gork Slate Agricultural Societu. 
Cattle Show and Fair for 1846 , to be held at Auburn , 
Sept. 15 , 16 , and 17 . 
PREMIUM LIST FOR 184G. 
ON FARMS. 
For the best cultivated farm of not iess than 50 acres, exclusive 
of woodland, regard being had to the quantity of produce, the 
manner and expense of cultivation, and the profits : 
First premium.§50 | Second do.,.§30 
Third do.,.§20 
The persons making application for these premiums, must sub¬ 
mit written answers to a series of questions, printed copies of 
which may be obtained on application to J. B.Nott, Secretary. 
EXPERIMENTS AND ESSAYS. 
For the most satisfactory experiment of stall feeding cattle, 
with a full detail of all the circumstances,. §20 
For the most satisfactory experiment in converting green 
crops or other vegetable matters into manure, with full 
details, &c. 
For the most satisfactory experiment made for increasing 
manures in forming compost,. 
For the most satisfactory experiment for top dressing grass, 
“ “ “ subsoil plowing,.. 
“ “ “ eradicating Can. thistle,.. 
“ “ “ draining,. 
“ “ “ irrigation. 
“ “ “ on the improvement of 
seed wheat, by culture and propagation,. 
FARM DWELLINGS. 
For the best design accompanied with plans and elevation, 
combining convenience, economy, and good taste. 
For best,.§15 | Second best,.§10 
Competitors for the premiums on Experiments and Designs, 
must forward their manuscripts to the Secretary, Albany, previ¬ 
ous to the 1st of December, 1846, free of postage. 
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’sTour. I Second best,.. 
Best cow, 3 years old,.§15 j 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. 
.310 
.. Colman’s Tour. 
..Colman’s Tour. 
.Diploma. 
CLASS II. —Herefords. 
Best bull,'over 3 years old,.§15 j Best cow.$15 
Second best,. 10 | Second best,. 10 
Best bull between 1 and 3 I Best heifer between 1 and 3 
years old,. 10 { years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma, j Second best,.Diploma. 
CLASS III.— Devons. 
Best bull, 3 years old.$15 | Best cow,.$15 
Second best,. 10 | Second best. 10 
Best bull, between 1 and 3 1 Best heifer, between 1 and 3 
years old,. 10 1 years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. | Second best,.Diploma. 
CLASS IV.— 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 
Second best,... 10 
Third best,....Vol. Trans. 
Best 2 year old heifer,. 15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best, two years old, 
heifer,.Vol. Trans. 
Best yearling heifer,.$5 
Second best,... .Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Vol. Trans, 
Best heifer calf, Colman’s Tour. 
Best cow, over 3 years old,.$15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Vol. Trans. 
Best heifer, 2 years old,.... 15 
Second best,. 10 
CLASS VI.— Native Cattle. 
WORKING OXEN. 
Best team of 20 yoke from 
any one Co.,.$25 
Second best,.15 
Best yoke of oxen,.15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best yoke,... .Vol. Trans. 
Best 10 yoke of oxen from 
anyone town,.$20 
Second best,. 20 
Third best,.Colman’s Tour. 
Third best, 2 year old heifer,.$5 
Best yearling heifer,. 5 
Second best,.... Colman’s Tour 
Third best,.Vol. Trans. 
Best heifer calf, Colman’s Tour. 
THREE YEAR OLD STEERS. 
Best yoke,.§10 | Second best,.§5 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best team of 10 yoke from any one county,... .$15. 
To boys between the ages of 1G and 20 inclusive, who shall ex¬ 
hibit the best broke yoke of 3 year old sieers, ol' their own 
training, Colman’s Tour. 
Second best do.,.Diploma. | Third best do.,.... Transactions 
TWO YEAR OLD STEERS. 
Best yoke,...§10 | Second best,-Coiman’s Tour. 
Third best, Vol. Trans. 
To boys under 1G years of age who shall exhibit the best broke 
yoke of 2 year old steers of their own training, Col. Tour. 
Second best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Vol. Trans. 
YEARLING STEERS. 
Best yoke,.$8 | Second best,.... Colman’s Tour. 
Third best, Vol. Trans. 
To boys under 1G years of age who shall exhibit the best broke 
yoke of yearling steers of their own training, Colman’s Tour. 
Second best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Vol. Trans. 
In awarding the premiums on working oxen and steers, the 
single teams will be subjected to a trial on a loaded cart or 
wagon, under the direction of the committee ; and particular re¬ 
ference will be had to the matching, training, and docility of the 
animals, as well as their general appearance. 
FAT CATTLE AND FAT SHEEP. 
Best pair fat oxen.$15 | Second best,.$10 
Third best, Colman’s Tour. 
Best ox or steer,.§10 | Second best,.§5 
Third best, Vo!. Trans. 
Best fat 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. 
Best fat sheep,.§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. 
STALLIONS. 
CLASS I —for nil work. 
Best, over 4 years old,.§10 I Third best,.Diploma 
Second best,. 5 | Fourth best,.Vol. Trans 
CLASS II— Blood. 
Best, over 4 years old.§10 I Third best,.Diploma 
Second best,. 5 | Fourth best,.Vcl. Trans 
CLASS III— Draught. 
Best, over 4 years old,.§10 I Third best.Diploma. 
Second best,. 5 | Fourth best,.Vol. Trans. 
THREE YEAR OLD STALLIONS. 
Best 3 years old stallion,.. .§10 I Third best,.Diploma. 
Second best,. 5 | Fourth best,.Vol. Trans. 
GELDINGS. 
Best gelding,.§5 | Second best, 
.Vol. Trans 
Best pair,. 
MATCHED HORSES. 
.§10 I Second,.Diploma. 
Third best, 2 Vols. Trans. 
MARES. 
Best brood mare (with foal at her foot), for all work, §10. 
Second best,.§5 | Third,.Diploma. 
Fourth, Vol. Transactions. 
Best brood blood mare (with foal at her foot), §10. 
Second best,.§5 | Third,.Diploma. 
Fourth, Vol. Transactions. 
Best brood draught marc (with foal at her foot), §10. 
Second best,.§5 | Third.Diploma. 
Fourth, Vol. Transactions. 
Best mare, 3 years old,.§5 | Second best,.Diploma. 
Third, Vol. Transactions. 
SHEEP. 
CLASS I.— Long Woolled. 
Best buck,.§8 1 Best 5 ewes,. §8 
Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. Second best,.... Col.nan’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Diploma. 
Bft‘: pen 5 lambs, §5. 
