1846, 
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THE CULTIVATOR. 
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 greatest,. Vol. Trans. 
For the greatest variety of winter pears,. 44 44 
For the best twelve quinces,. 44 44 
For the best twelve peaches,. “ “ 
For the best twenty-four plums,. 44 44 
For the best six bunches of native grapes,. 44 “ 
For the best six bunches of foreign grapes,. 44 “ 
For the best dozen Figs,.. Diploma. 
For the second best, 44 . Vol. Trans. 
For best one-half dozen oranges,. “ 
For best “ “ . lemons,. 44 
For best dozen nectarines,..'. 44 
For best dozen apricots,. 45 
For best dozen pomegranates,. “ 
For best pint almonds,..... 44 
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 to be best suited to the different localities of the same, com¬ 
prising thefr most extensive use in all seasons, for home consump¬ 
tion, and for exportation, the individual names of said fruits, a 
drawing of each separate kind, with a particular description 
thereof; and that in this connection they also take into considera¬ 
tion the several classes of fine fruits as adapted to the above pur¬ 
poses, and-dollars be appropriated as in the judgment of the 
Executive Committee shall be necessary to accomplish this 
object. 
Committee. —L. 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,. Dip. | For the third best,.... Vol. Tr. 
For the most beautiful boquet, composed of not less than twelve 
varieties, Col. Tour. 
Second best,. Dip. | 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 best six varieties carnation pink,. 44 
For best 12 varieties roses in bloom,.Diploma. 
Second best,... Vol. Trans. 
For best 3 varieties of Cactus in bloom,. Dip. 
For best 3 varieties Camellia Japonica, in bloom ... Dip. 
For best single Camellia in bloom, .. i. Diploma. 
Best 6 Geraniums in bloom,. Diploma. 
Second best,. Vol. Trans. 
VEGETABLES. 
Best half peck Limab’ns, vl. Tr- 
Best half-peck Windsor 
beans,. 44 
Best bunch double pars- 44 
ley,. 44 
Three best squashes,.... 44 
Largest pumpkin,. 44 
12 best ears seed corn,.. 44 
Best half peck table po- 44 
tatoes. $2 
Second best..Trans. 
Best seedling potato,. $5 
12 Canteleupe melons,.. Trans. 
24 best stalks celery, 2 vols Tr. 
6 best heads cauliflower, 44 
6 best heads broccoli,.. 44 
12 best white table tur- 
neps,.vol.Tr. 
12 best carrots,. 44 
12 best table beets,. 44 
12 best parsnips,........ 44 
12 best onions, . 44 
3 best heads of cabbage, 44 
12 best tomatoes,. 44 
2 best purple egg plants, 44 
12 best sweet potatoes,.. Trans. 
12 best watermelons,:.. Trans. 
Discretionary premiums will be awarded on choice garden 
products^not above emumerated. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Best Iron Gate for farm purposes,,. Silver Medal. 
44 Ornamental cast-iron vase, on pedestal,. Diploma. 
44 Sample drain tile,. Diploma. 
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. Transactions. 
Best crop of spring wheat raised upon any one farm, $15. 
Second best,. $10 | Third best, 2 vols. Transactions. 
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 any one 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 | Third best, Vol. Transactions. 
Best crop of mangel wurtzel 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 usuual cultivation of the farm—to include 
the entire ci;op 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 | 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,.Col. Tour. | Third best, Vol. Transactions. 
Best acre of timothy seed, $10. 
Second best,.Col. 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 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 surveyor, who shall swear to the 
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 quan¬ 
tity 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 premi¬ 
ums on farms and field crops, must be sent to J. B. Nott, Re¬ 
cording Secretary, Albany, previous to the 1st of December, 1846, 
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. 
PREMIUMS FOR 1847—1848—1849. 
Whereas, The Agricultural Society of the State of New-York 
has not an experimental farm ; and whereas, to some extent, sat¬ 
isfactory experiments can be made by intelligent farmers on their 
own farms ; therefore, 
Resolved, That the undermentioned list of premiums be offered 
to induce public spirited individuals to lend their valuable aid in 
extending the boundaries of accurate rural knowledge. 
Three premiums will be awarded of $30, $20, and $10, in Jan¬ 
uary, 1848. For the best experiment upon a herd of not less than 
8 cows, to determine the relative advantages of soiling, or depas¬ 
turing milch cows. The experiment to be conducted as follows : 
1st. The experiment must commence on the first day of May, 
and be continued until the first day of November. 
2d. The cows to be divided in two lots of.four each. One lot to 
be soile 4 d, the other depastured. Before commencing the experi¬ 
ment, each lot must be weighed and the record of the weight re¬ 
turned to the committee. It is necessary that the two lots shall 
be as near alike in weight and milking properties as possible. 
3d. The milk of each lot to be weighed separate daily. 
4th. The manure made from those soiled to be ascertained in 
cords. 
5th. An account to be kept of the expense of soiling, also a de¬ 
tailed statement of the entire management,together with the mea¬ 
surement of the land occupied in soiling, and each to be returned 
to the committee. 
6th. A description and measurement of the land occupied for 
pasture, also to be made. 
7th. Each lot to be weighed at the conclusion of the experiment. 
For the best experiment to be continued through three crops, to 
ascertain in bushels of grain and weight of stalks or straw the 
actual value of manure to a farmer. The experiments to be con¬ 
ducted as follows, viz : 
1st. Three contiguous acres of ground shall be selected. 
2d. One acre of which shall be manured with not more than ten 
cords of common barn yard manure the first year, and plowed un- 
