NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY-PREMIUMS. 
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DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. 
Best woollen blankets, $5—Sec¬ 
ond, 4—Third, 3. 
Best ten yards flannel, §5— Sec¬ 
ond, 4—Third, 3. 
Best ten yards woollen cloth, $5 
Second, 4—Third, 3. 
Best woollen carpet, $5—Sec¬ 
ond, 4—Third, 3. 
Best tow cloth, 15 yards, $3— 
Second, Diploma. 
Best ten yards linen, $5—Sec¬ 
ond, 4—Third, 3. 
Best ten yards linen diaper, $5 
—Second, 4—Third, 3. 
Best hearth rug, §5—Second, 4 
—Third, 3—Fourth, 2—Fifth. 
Trans—Sixth, Diploma. 
Best ten yards kersey, $3—Sec¬ 
ond, 2—Third, Trans. 
Best rag carpet, 15 yards, $3— 
Second, 3—Third, Trans. 
Best bed quilt, or other bed or 
premiums, at the option of the 
Best double carpet coverlet, $4 
—Second, 3—Third, 2—Fourth 
Trans. 
Best pair woollen knit stockings, 
$2—Second, Trans.—Third, 
Diploma. 
Best wove woollen’ stockings, 
$ 2—Second, Trans.—Third, 
Diploma. 
Beit cotton wove stockings, $2 
—Second, Vol. Trans.—Third, 
Diploma. 
Best lb. of linen sewing thread. 
$2—Second, Trans.—Third, 
Diploma. 
Best linen woven stockings, $2 
—Second, Tr.—Third, Dip. 
Best linen knit stockings, 82— 
Second, Trans.—Third, Dip. 
Best knit cotton stockings, $2— 
Second, Trans.—Third, Dip. 
window furniture, discretionary 
FRUIT. 
For the greatest variety table apples, $5 
For the second greatest,-$3 | For the third greatest,. .Vol. Tr, 
For the best twelve sorts, not less than three of each, $3. 
Best new seedling apple,.$3 
For the greatest variety of table pears,. 3 
For the second greatesr,.Vol. Trans. 
For the greatest variety of winter pears,.do- 
For the best twelve quinces,.do.... 
For the best twelve peaches,.do- 
For the best twenty-four plums.do — 
For the best six bunches of native grapes.do- 
For the best six bunches of foreign grapes,.do- 
For the best dozen figs,.Diploma. 
For the second best,.Yol. Tr.... 
For the best one-half dozen oranges,.do.... 
For the best one-half dozen lemons,.do.... 
For the best dozen nectarines.do- 
For the best dozen apricots,.do.... 
For the best dozen pomegranates,.do- 
For the best pint of almonds.do.... 
Resolved , That a committee of-be appointed by the Execu¬ 
tive Committee, who shall report at the next annual meeting a 
list of not exceeding 30 kinds of apples, which shall be in their 
opinion best adapted to the economical demands of the people of 
this State, and be best suited to the different localities of the 
same, comprising their most extensive use in all seasons, for 
home consumption, and for exportation, the individual names of 
said fruits, a drawing of each separate kind, with a particular de¬ 
scription thereof; and that in this connection they also take into 
consideration the several classes of fine fruit's as adapted to the 
above purposes, and-dollars be appropriated as in the judg¬ 
ment of the Executive Committee shall be necessary to accom¬ 
plish this object. 
Committee.—h. F. Allen, Black Rock; Dr. A. Stevens, New 
York; Dr. A. Thompson, Aurora; I. C. Platt, Plattsburgh ; Prof. 
J. Jackson, Schenectady. 
FLOWERS. 
For the greatest variety and quantity, Silver Medal. 
For the second greatest,.. .Dip. | For third greatest,. .Vol. Trans. 
For the best Floral ornament, Silver Medal. 
For the second best,. .Diploma. | For best seedling dahlia,.. .Dip. 
For third best,.Vol. Trans. | For the second best, Vol. Trans. 
For the best twenty-five varieties of Dahlias, Silver Medal. 
For the second best,.. .Diploma j For the third best,. .Vol. Trans. 
For the most beautiful boquet, composed of not less than twelve 
varieties, Colman’s Tour. 
Second best,.Diploma. | Third best,.Vol. Trans. 
For the greatest variety of house plants owned by one indi¬ 
vidual,-Diploma. | Second greatest, Vol. Trans. 
For the best 20 varieties German asters,.Vol. Trans. 
For the best six varieties carnation pink,.do- 
For the best 12 varieties roses in bloom.Diploma. 
Second best,.Vol. Trans. 
For the best 3 varieties of Cactus in bloom,.Diploma. 
For the best 3 varieties Camellia Japonica, in bloom.do.... 
For the best single Camellia in bloom,.do- 
Best 6 Geraniums ir. bloom,.do- 
Second best,.....Vol. Trans. 
VEGETABLES. 
24 best stalks celery, 2 vols. Tr. 
6 best heads cauliflower,, .do.. 
G best heads broccoli,.do.. 
12 best white table tur¬ 
nips,.Vol. Trans. 
32 best carrots,.do— 
12 best table beets,.Vol. Tr. 
12 best parsnips,.do_ 
12 best onions,.do.... 
3 best heads of cabbage,, do.... 
12 best tomatoes.do.... 
2 best purple egg plants,do.... 
12 best sweet potatoes,. .Trans. 
12 best water melons,-Trans. 
Best half peck Lima beans, 
Vol. Trans. 
Best half peck Windsor 
beans,.Vol. Trans. 
Best bunch double pars¬ 
ley,.Vol. Trans. 
Three best squashes,... .do..., 
Largest pumpkin,--- .do.... 
12 best ears seed corn,...do.... 
Best half peck table po¬ 
tatoes.$2 
Second best,.Trans. 
Best seedling potato,.$5 
12 Canteleup melons,... .Tran^. 
Discretionary premiums will be awarded on choice garden pro¬ 
ducts not above enumerated. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Best Iron Gate for farm purposes,...Silver Medal. 
Best ornamental cast-iron vase, on pedestal,.Diploma. 
Best sample drain tile,.Diploma. 
Best quarter of an acre of osier willow, and the best specimens 
manufactured from the product, $8. 
Best specimen wire hurdle fence, to be accompanied with an ac¬ 
count of cost, Silver Medal. 
DISCRETIONARY PREMIUMS 
Will be awarded for— 
1st—Stoves and other Manufactures of Iron. 
2d—Paintings and Drawings. 
3d—Ornamental Shell, Needle, and Wax work. 
4th—Implements and Machinery. 
Also, for all such other articles and products not enumerated 
above, as shall be deemed worthy of encouragement. 
FIELD CROPS. 
Best crop of wheat raised upon any one farm, $15. 
Second best,.$10 | Third best,.2 Vols. Trans 
Best crop of spring wheat raised upon any one farm, $15. 
Second best,...$10 | Third best,.2 Vols. Trans. 
Best crop of Indian corn raised upon any one farm, $15. 
Second best.$10 | Third best,. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best crop of barley raised upon any one farm.$10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,. .Vol.Transactions. 
Best crop of rye raised upon anyone farm,.$10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,..Vol. Transactions. 
Best crop of oats raised upon any one farm,.$10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,..Vol. Transactions. 
Best crop of potatoes for table, raised upon any one farm, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,..Vol Transactions. 
Best crop of potatoes, quantity considered, raised upon any one 
farm, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,. .Vol. Transactions. 
Best crop of sugar beets raised upon any one farm, $10. 
Second best,.$5 j Third best,..Vol. Transactions. 
Best crop of mangel wurzel raised upon any one farm, $10. 
Second best,...$5 | Third best,.. Vol. Transactions 
Best crop of ruta baga raised upon any one farm.$10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,. .Vol. Transactions 
Best crop of carrots raised upon any one farm,.$10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,. .Vol. Transactions' 
Best crop of peas raised upon any one farm,.$10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,..Vol. Transactions 
N.B. It is understood the above premiums are to be awarded 
for crops raised in the usual cultivation of the farm—to include 
the entire crop raised in each case. It is not intended to offer 
premiums for crops raised on small parcels of land—by unusual 
manuring and cultivation. 
Best acre of corn, for fodder, $5. 
Best half acre of hops,.$5 I Best half acre of tobacco,... $5 
Best half acre of flax,. 5 | Best acre of cabbage,.5 
Best acre of broom corn, $5. 
Best acre of clover seed, $10. 
Second best,. ..Colman’s Tour. | Third best,. - Vol. Transactions. 
Best acre of timothy seed, $10. 
Second oest,. .Colman’s Tour. | Third best,.Diploma. 
Those who present claims to premiums for farm crops, must 
state in writing the following particulars : The condition of the 
soil at the commencement of cultivation for the crop; the previ¬ 
ous crop and cultivation, and quantity of manure used upon it; 
the quantity and kind of manure the present season; the quantity 
and sort of seed used ; the time and manner of sowing, cleaning, 
and harvesting the crop ; the amount of the crop determined by 
actual weight or measurement, and the expense of cultivation. 
The land shall be measured by some surveyor, who shall swear 
to thh correctness of his survey, and that it was made with a 
chain and compass ; and the claimant of the premium, with two 
other persons who assisted in measuring, shall certify under oath 
as to the quantity produced from the piece of land mentioned in 
the certificate of the surveyor—and a sample of grain shall be 
presented’at the annual meeting, with the oath of the applicant, 
that the same is a fair sample of the whole crop. 
The statements required from those who compete for the pre 
miums on farms and field crops, must be sent to J. B. Nott, Re¬ 
cording Secretary, Albany, previous to the 1st of December, 3846, 
and the premiums will be awarded at the annual meeting of the 
Society on the third Wednesday of January. 
N.B.’ Plate will be substituted for money, on the application of 
[ the persons receiving the premium. 
