1846. 
THE CULTIVATOR. 
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NEW-YORK STATE AGRRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Cattle Show and Fair for 1846, to he held at Auburn, 
Sept. 15, 16, and 17. 
PREMIUM LIST FOR 1846. 
ON FARMS. 
For the best cultivated farm of not less 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, Sec’y. 
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.,..$10 
For the most satisfactory experiment made for increasing ma¬ 
nures in forming compost,.••. .$10 
For the most satisfactory experiment for top dressing grass,.. 10 
“ “ “ subsoil plowing,..... 10 
“ “ £t eradicating Can. thistle,10 
“ “ “ draining,. 10 
“ “ “ irrigation,. 10 
For the most satisfactory experiment on the improvement of seed 
wheat, by culture and propagation, . $10 
FARM DWELLINGS. 
For the best design accompanied with plans and elevation, com¬ 
bining 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 first of December, 1846, free of postage. 
CATTLE. 
CLASS I.—Ditrhams. 
Best Bull, over 3 years old, $15 | Second best,. $10 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best bull, 2 years old,.$10 | Second best,. Col. Tour. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling Bull,. $10 j Second best,.Col. Tour. 
Third best. Diploma. 
Best bull calf,. Col. Tour, | Second best,... Diploma. 
Best cow, 3 years old,.$15 j Second best,.$10. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer, 2 years old. $10 j Second best,. Col. Tour. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling heifer,--- $10 | Second best,. Col. Tour. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer calf, .... Col. Tour. | Second best,.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 | Best heifer between 1 and 
3 years old,.. 10 | 3 years old, . 10 
Second best,. Diploma. | Second best,.• Diploma. 
CLASS III 
Best bull, 3 years old,. $15 
Second best,. 10 
Best bull between 1 and 3 
years old, . 10 
Second best,. Diploma. 
—Devons. 
Best cow,. $15 
Second best,. 10 
Best heifer, between 1 and 
and 3 years old,. 10 
Second best,.Diploma. 
Best bull, over 3 years old, $15 
Second best, . 10 
Best bull between 1 and 3 
years old,. 10 
CLASS IV.— Ayrshires. 
Best cow,. $15 
Second best,. 10 
Best heifer, between 1 and 
3 years old, . 10 
Second best,.Diploma. | Second best,. Diploma. 
CLASS V.— Crosses of Native and Improved. 
Best cow over 3 years old, . $15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Vol. Trans 
Third best two years old 
heifer,. Vol. Trans. 
Best yearling heifer,. $5 
Best 2 year old heifer,. 15 | Second best,. Col. Tour 
Second best,. 10 | Third best ,. Vol. Trans. 
Best heifer calf, Col. Tour. 
CLASS VI.—Native Cattle. 
Best cow over 3 years old,. $15 | Third best 2 yr. old heifer, . $5 
Second best,. 10 | Best yearling heifer,. 5 
Third best,.Vel. Tr. | Second best,. Col. Tour. 
Best heifer, 2 years old,.... 15 j Third best,.Vol. Trans. 
Second best,. 10 | Best heifer calf,.... Col. Tour. 
WORKING OXEN. 
Best team of 20 yoke from | Third best yoke,.. Vol. Trans. 
' an Y 011e c0 -i . $25 | Best 10 yoke of oxen from 
Second best, . 15 j any one town, . $20 
Best yoke of oxen,. 15 | Second best,. 10 
Second best,. 10 | Third best,. Col. 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 16 and 20 inclusive, who shall ex¬ 
hibit the best broke yoke of 3 year old steers, of their own train¬ 
ing, Col. Tour. 
Second best do., ..... Diploma. | Third best do., .. Transactions 
TWO YEAR OLD STEERS. 
Best yoke,. $10 | Second best,........ Col. Tour 
Third best, Vol. Trans. 
To boys under 16 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. Col. Tour, 
Third best, Vol. Trans. 
To boys under 16 years of age who shall exhibit the best broke 
yoke of yearling steers of their own training, Col. Tour. 
Second best,. Diploma. | Third best,. Vol. Trans. 
In awarding the premiums on working oxen and steers, the sin - 
gle teams will be subjected 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. 
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, Vol. Trans. 
Best fat cow or heifer,.... $10 j 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,. Col. 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 all worlc. 
Best, over 4 years old,. $10 | Third best,.Diploma 
Second best,’. $5 | Fourth best,. Vol Trans. 
CLASS II.— Blood. 
Best, over 4 years old...... $10 | Third best,.Diploma 
Second best,. 5 | Fourth best,.Vol. Trans 
CLASS III.— Draught. 
Best, over 4 years old,.$10 | Third best,. Diploma, 
Second best,. 5 | Fourth best,.Vol. Trans’ 
THREE YEARS OLD STALLIONS. 
Best 3 years old stallion, .. $10 | Third best,. Diploma 
Second best,. $5 | Fourth best,. Vol. Trans 
GELDINGS. 
Best Gelding,. $5 | Second best,.Vol. Trans 
MATCHED HORSES. 
Best pair,. $10 | 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 mare (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 Wooled. 
Best buck,.$8 I Best 5 ewes, • 
Second best,.Col. Tour. Second best, • 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,-- 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5.' 
■Col. Tour 
■ • - Diploma. 
CLASS II.— Middle Wooled. 
Best buck,...$8 | Best five ewes, ■ 
Second best,.Col. Tour. | Second best,••• 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best,- 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
This class includes the South Down, Norfolk, Dorset, Native, &e. 
.$8 
Col. Tour. 
• Diplama 
CLASS III.— Mertnos and their Grades. 
Best buck,.$8 | Best five ewes,.$8 
Second best,.Col. Tour. | Second best,.Col. Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. | Third best, .Diploma 
Best pen 5 lambs, $5. 
This class includes all those generally denominated Merinos, 
whether of pure or mixed blood. 
