CATTLE SHOW AND FATE OF THE N. Y. STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
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ting tne time 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 5 the mode of churning, 
winter and summer ; the method of freeing the butter from 
the milk j the quantity and kind of salt used ; whether 
saltpetre or any other substances have been employed. 
Those who present cheese for the premiums offered, must 
state in writing the time when it was made 5 the number 
of cows kept; whether the cheese is made from one, two, 
or more milkings: whether any addition is made of cream; 
the quantity and kind of salt used ; the quantity of rennet 
used, and the mode of preparing it; the mode of pressure, 
and the treatment of the cheese afterward. 
ON FLOWERS. 
For the greatest variety and quantity, $5. 
For the second greatest, $31 For the third greatest, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
For the best Floral Ornaments, $5. 
For the second best, $3 | For the third best, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
For the best Seedling Dahlia, $3. 
For the second best, 2 . 
For the best twenty-five varieties of Dahlias, $5. 
For the second best, $3 I For the third best, 
Volume of* Tranactions.’ 
MAPLE SUGAR—50 lbs. 
The best specimen, $15 I The third best, $5 
The second best, 10 | The fourth best, 
Volume of *' Transactions.’ 
Applicants for the premiums on maple sugar will be re¬ 
quired to furnish a statement of the manner of making and 
clarifying the sugar. 
CORN STALK SUGAR. 
For the best experiment in the manufacture of sugar 
from corn stalks, from one acre of northern corn cultivated 
for the purpose, and the juice extracted by iron rollers so 
as to obtain the maximum quantity of sugar; with a full 
account of the process and expenses, $100 
PLOWING MATCH. 
First premium, 
Second premium, 
$15 
10 
Volume of* Transactions. 
Third premium, 
Fourth premium, 
$5 
Each competitor will be required to plow | of an acre of 
sward land in 75 minutes ; the furrows not to be less than 
12 inches wide and 6 deep—plowman to drive his team. 
ON SILK. 
Best half bush. Cocoons, $15 
For the second best, 10 
For the third best, 5 
For the fourth best, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
Best pound of reeled Silk, 15 
For the second best, 10 
Volume of * 
$5 
For the third best 
For the fourth best, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
Best spec’n manuf. Silk, 15 
For the second best, 10 
For the third best, 5 
For the fourth best, 
Transactions.’ 
SILK REEL. 
For the best, $10 | For the second best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE. 
Bestpr.woollenBlankets, $5 
Best 10 yards of Flannel, 5 
Best 12 yds f woollenCloth, 5 
Best 15 yds wool Carpet, 5 
Best dble carpet Coverlet, 5 
Best 10 yards Linen, 5 
Best 12 yds linen Diaper, 5 
For the best hearth Rug, $3 
Best 12 yards Kersey, 3 
Best 15 yards rag Carpet, 3 
Best 15 yds tow Cloth, 3 
Best lb. sewing Thread, 2 
Best pair knit Stockings 1 
Best pair wove Stockings, 1 
The third best, 
Two Vols. * Transactions.’ 
Best crop Indian Corn 
not less than 2 acres 
$15 
The second best, 
The third best, 
Two Vols. * Transactions.’ 
10 
FIELD CROPS. 
(at the winter meeting.) 
Best crop of Wheat not ? . 
less than two acres, ) 
The second best, 10 
The third best, 
Two Vols. * Transactions.’ 
Best 2 acres spring Wheat 15 
The second best, 10 
For the best crop of Barley, not less than two acres, $10. 
The second best, $5 | The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
For the best crop of Rye, not less than two acres, $10. 
The second best, $5 | The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
For the best crop of Oats, not less than two acres, $10. 
The second best, $5 I The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
For the best crop of Potatoes for the table, not less than 
one acre, $ 10 . 
The second best, $5 I The third best, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
For the best crop of Potatoes, quantity considered, not 
less than one acre, $ 10 . 
The second best, $5 | The third best, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
ON VEGETABLES. 
For 6 best stalks Celery, $5 
3 best heads Broccoli, 2 
3 best heads Cauliflower, 2 
12 best white tableTurneps, 1 
For the 12 best Carrots, 1 
For the 12 best table Beets, 1 
For the 12 best Parsneps, 1 
For the 12 best Onions, 1 
3 best heads of Cabbage, 1 
For the 12 best Tomatoes, 1 
2 best purple egg Plants, $1 
Best half peck Lima Beans 1 
Best half peck Windsor do 1 
Best bunch double Parsley, 1 
For the 3 best Squashes, 1 
For the largest Pumpkin, 1 
12 best ears seed Corn, 1 
Best £ peck table Potatoes, 2 
For 2d best half peck £ 1 
table Potatoes, 
Best variety of Seedling Potatoes, $5 
Discretionary premiums will be awarded on choice gar¬ 
den products not enumerated above. 
ON FRUITS. 
For the greatest variety of table Apples, $5. 
For the second greatest, $3 I For the third greatest, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
For the best twelve sorts, not less than three of each, $3. 
• Best new Seedling Apple, $5. 
For the greatest variety of table Pears, $3. 
For the second greatest, Vol. * Transactions.’ 
For the greatest variety of winter Pears, ** 
For the best twelve Quinces, ** 
For the best twelve Peaches, ** 
For the best twenty-four Plums, ** 
For the best six bunches of native Grapes, ** 
For the best six bunches of foreign Grapes, ** 
For the best crop of sugar Beets, not less than half an 
acre, $ 10 . 
The second best, $5 | The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
For the best crop of Mangel Wurzel, not less than half an 
acre, $ 10 . 
The second best, , $5 | The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
For the best crop of Ruta Baga, not less than one acre, $10. 
The second best, $5 J The third best, 
Volume of* Transactions.’ 
The best crop of Carrots, not less than one acre, $10. 
The second best, $5 | The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
The best crop of Peas, not less than one acre, $10. 
The second best, $5 1 The third best, 
Volume of * Transactions.’ 
Those who present claims to premiums for farm crops, 
must state in writing the following particulars:—The con¬ 
dition of the soil at the commencement of cultivation for 
the crop ; the previous 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 sworn surveyor, and the claim¬ 
ant of the premium, with two other persons who assisted 
in measuring, shall certify under oath as to the quality 
