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NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY-PREMIUMS. 
CLASS II.— Middle Woolled. 
Best buck,.$8 I Best 5 ewes,.$8 
Second best,. . .Colman’s Tour. Second best,....Column's Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best.Diploma. 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
This class includes the Southdown, Norfolk, Dorset, Native, &c. 
CLASS III.— Merinos and their Grades. 
Best buck.$3 
Second best,. • .Column’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best five ewes,.$8 
Second best,.... Colman’s Tour 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
This class includes all those generally denominated Merinos, 
whether of pure or mixed blood. 
CLASS IV.— Saxons and their Grades. 
Best buck,.$8 1 Best five ewes,.$8 
Second best,.. .Colman’s Tour. I Second best,-Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Diploma. 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
This class includes all those generally denominated Saxons, 
whether of pure or mixed blood. 
SWINE. 
Best boar, over 10 months,.$510 | Best sow,.$10 
Second best,... Colman’s Tour, j Second best,.... Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Diploma. 
Best lot of pigs under 10 months, not less than four in number, 
Colman’s Tour. Second best, Diploma. 
In awarding premiums on hogs, reference will be had not 
merely to size or present condition, but to that proportion between 
bone and meat which promises the greatest value fEom 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 Poland, not less than three,.. 3 
For the best lot of large fowls, not less than three,. 3 
For the best pair of ducks,. .$3 j For the best pair of turkeys,.. 3 
For the best pair of geese,... 3 
For the best and greatest variety of barn yard fowls owned by 
the exhibitor,...10 
FARM IMPLEMENTS. 
Best plow,*.Silver Medal 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.Vol. Trans. 
Best subsoil plow, Silver Medal 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best farm wagon, Sdver Medal. 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.. ..Vol.Transaction. 
Best harrow.Silver Medal. 
Best cultivator,...Silver Medal. 
Best fanning mill, Silver Medal. 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best horse power,. Silver Medal. 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best corn stalk cutter, Sil. Med. 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.Vol. Trans. 
Best threshing machine, 
Silver Medal. 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.Vol. Transactions. 
Best drill barrow,.Diploma. 
Best straw cutter,.Silver Medal. 
* The trial of plows will take 
2d best straw cutter,. .Diploma. 
Third do.,-Vol. Transactions. 
Best corn and cob crusher,. .$10 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,...Vol. Transactions. 
Best clover machine,.$10 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best flax and hemp dresser,.$10 
Second do.,.Diploma. 
Third do.,.. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best horse cart,...Diploma. 
Best ox cart,.do.... 
Best horse rake,.....do- 
Best ox yoke,.do- 
Best farm harness,.... ..do- 
Best saddle,... .do ... 
Best grain cradle.< o .. 
Best six hand rakes,.ut.... 
Best six hay forks,. do.... 
Best six grass scythes,., .do- 
Best six cradle scythes,, .do.... 
Best six dung forks,.do- 
Best six axes,.do.... 
Best six hoes,.do- 
Best hay rigging.$5 
place on Tuesday, Sept. 15th. 
For the best and most numerous collection of agricultural im¬ 
plements,.$10 
Also, for the best and most numerous collection of agricultural 
implements manufactured in the State of New York, by or un¬ 
der the supervision of the exhibitor,.Silver Medal. 
PLOWING MATCH. 
First premium,.$15 I Third premium,.$10 
Second do.,. 1:2 | Fourth do.,.Colman’s Tour. 
Fifth, Vol. Transactions. 
For boys under eighteen years of age : 
First premium,.$10 | Second,.$5 
Third, Vol. Transactions. 
One-fourth of an acre will be required to be plowed within an 
hour and a quarter, with 15 minutes for rest—the furrow slice to 
be not over 12 inches wide, nor less than 8 inches in depth. The 
plowman to drive his own team, and the furrow slice to remain 
as left by the plow. - 
BUTTER. 
For the best lot (quality as well as quantity considered) made 
from five cows, in 30isuccessive days—25 lbs of the butter to be 
exh’bited, $25. 
Second best,..... .$15 J Third best,.....A*.$10 
Compliance with the following rules will be strictly required of 
those who compete for these premiums, viz.: The cows to be fed 
on pasture,,green corn stalk fodder, or grass cut for the purpose, 
only. No grain, roots or slops of any description, to be fed dur¬ 
ing the trial, nor for fifteen days preceding the trial. The cows 
to be owned by the competitors previous to the 1st day of Febr., 
1846. The milk drawn from the sows on some one day during 
the trial to be accurately weighed and measured, and the result 
stated. A sample of at least 25 lbs. of the butter so made to be 
exhibited at the fair at Auburn, for the inspection of the examin¬ 
ing committee. The particular breed of the cows to bo stated, if 
known, and the method of making and preserving the butter. A 
certificate signed by the owners of the cows, and at least one 
other person who assisted in milking and making the butter, de 
tailing the above particulars, will be required. 
The executive committee believe that few, if any, premiums of¬ 
fered on neat cattle will result in greater benefit to the farming 
interest, than those on the products of the dairy, providing fixed 
rules, requiring uniformity of feed, be faithfully enforced. The 
increased list of premiums is offered with the hope it will induce 
extensive competition throughout the State. Let this object be 
accomplished, and an opinion approximating to accuracy may be 
formed by the public which of the several breeds of cows are the 
best for dairy purposes, and from those that prove the best,fur¬ 
ther improvement may be made. 
Best 25 lbs. made in June,. .$10 
Second best,. ... Colman’sTour. 
Third best,. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best 50 lbs. made at any time 
$15 
Second best,...Colman’s Tour 
Third best,.Silver Medal, 
Fourth best,.Diploma, 
Fifth best,. ..Vol. Transactions, 
The claimants for premiums must state in writing the tim© 
when it was made ; the number of cows kept on the farm; the 
mode of keeping; the treatment of the cream and milk before 
churning; the mode of churning winter and summer ; the method 
of freeing the butter from the milk; the quantity and kind of salt 
used ; whether saltpetre or any other substances have been em¬ 
ployed. 
The butter offered for premiums must be presented in butter 
tubs, jars, or firkins. 
CHEESE. 
One year old and over. 
Best 100 lbs.,.$15 1 Third best,.Silver Medal.. 
Second best,. ...Colman’s Tour. | Fourth do.......Diploma. 
Fifth do., Vol. Transactions. 
Less than one year old. 
Best 100 lbs.,.$15 I Third best,.Silver Medal. 
Second best,...Colman’s Tour. J, Fourth do......Diploma. 
Fifth do., Vol. Transactions. 
Those who present cheese for the premiums offered, must stat© 
in writing the time when it was made ' r the number of cows kept;; 
whether the cheese was made feom one, two, or more milkings ^ 
whether any addition is made of cream ; the quantity of rennet 
used, and the mode of preparing it; the mode of pressure, and! 
the treatment of cheese afterwards. 
DAIRIES. 
For the best cheese dairy,. .$50 | Second best,... $3® 
Third best, $20. 
B. P. Johnson, of Rome, Oneida county, Chairman. 
For the best butter dairy, $25 J; Second do,,.$15 | Third do.,.$19 
Zadoc Pratt, of Prattsvilie, Chairman. 
The competitors for the above premiums must comply with the 
following regulations. They must state the actual product of the 
cheese or butter dairy; the locality of such dairy in latitude ; the 
composition of the soil as near as may be where the dairy farm is 
situated ; the kind of grass used for pasture and for hay; the 
quantity, in pounds, of milk per cow on the average and in th© 
aggregate ; the quantity of cheese or butter to the hundred pounds 
of milk produced ; the gross quantity of milk and cheese, or but¬ 
ter, produced; the quality of the cheese or butter ; the method ot 
making; the breed of cows composing the dairy; and all such, 
other details produced as shall determine tlse most profitable mod® 
of conducting the cheese or butter dairy business. 
Best 25 lbs. maple sugar,. ..$10 j Third best.. • .Diploma. 
Second best,.. 5 j Fourth best,.. .Vol. Trans. 
For the best 25 pounds of Cornstalk sugar, Silver Medal. 
No premium to be awarded unless the sample offered shall bo 
deemed worthy of it. 
The process of manufacture and clarifying must bp particularly 
stated in reference to the maple ahd cornstalk sugar. 
SILK. 
Best specimen manufactured 
(woven into cloth or rib¬ 
bons) .$15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Colman’s Tour. 
Fourth best,.Vol. Trans. 
Best specimen not less than 
one pound reeled silk.$5 
Second best,.Diploma. 
Third best.Vol. Trans. 
Best specimen sewing silk, not 
less than one pound, of do¬ 
mestic growth,.$10 
Second best,. 5 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Fourth best,.Vol. Trans. 
Best one-half bushel cocoons, 
1846,.$10 
Second best,...Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma- 
