THE CULTIVATOR. 
53 
ANNUAL EXHIBITION 
Of the N. Y. S. Ag. Society, to be held at Poughkeepsie , Sep¬ 
tember, 18 and 19, 1844. 
List of Premiums for 1844» 
MANAGEMENT OF FARMS. 
For skill and improvement in the management of a farm, ta¬ 
king into view the land, stock and produce, with all the appen¬ 
dages, 
First premium, a gold medal—Second and third, silver medals. 
No premium will be awarded unless an accurate description 
of the farm and statement of the crops, &c. with all the expense, 
of the management and profit of the farm, is furnished. These 
premiums will be awarded only to those whose farms are impro¬ 
ved in a manner that renders them examples worthy of imitation. 
ESSAYS FOR PUBLICATION IN THE “ TRANSACTIONS. 
For the best series of Essays on the importance of scienti¬ 
fic knowledge in prosecuting successfully the ordinary 
pursuits of Agriculture,.-.$100 
For the best essay on Farm Management, including all the 
details connected with the successful management of a 
farm,........$20 
For the best essay on the Rotation of Crops adapted to the 
climate of this state,. 20 
For the best essay on Subsoil Plowing, with the results of 
actual experiments in the state of New-York,... 20 
For the best essay on the Culture and Manufacture of Silk, 20 
For the best essay on the cultivation ot the Apple, for ex¬ 
portation as well as domestic use,. 20 
EXPERIMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE. 
Turning under Green Crops. 
For the most satisfactory experiment of turning under green 
crops as a manure, on not less than one acre of land, with a 
detailed statement of the whole process in writing, $10—For 
the second best, 2 vols. Trans. 
Preparation and Application of Manures. 
Best experiment in the preparation and application of ma¬ 
nures, with a detailed statement of the expense and all matters 
connected with it, $10. 
Improvement of Agricultural Implements. 
To the person who shall exhibit at the next Fair, any new or 
improved agricultural implement of his own invention, which 
shall in the opinion of the committee merit a premium, a Sil¬ 
ver medal. 
Proof must be given of the work performed by the implement 
previous to its exhibition, and of its having been used and ap¬ 
proved by some practical farmer. To be open for competition 
to any citizen of the United States. 
Comparative value of Crops as food for Cattle. 
For the most satisfactsry experiment upon a stock of cattle 
not less than four in number, in ascertaining the relative value 
of the different kinds of food used, as compared with hay, with 
a detailed account of the fodder use ••nti the expense of rais¬ 
ing and feeding the same. The exp : neats to be made in three 
winter months, or whenever satisfactory experiments can be 
made, $20—Second best, 2 vols. Trans.—Third best, Diploma. 
Experiments in Indian Corn. 
A premium of $25 for the best, $15 for the second best, and 
$10 for the third best conducted series of experiments in the cul¬ 
tivation of Indian corn. Not less than one acre of ground to be 
planted. 
The experiments to be made with a view of ascertaining what 
are the peculiar 'laws relating to that crop—particularly how 
thick it should be planted, how the plants should be distributed 
on the ground—whether in hills, drills or otherwise, what kind 
of manure, and how it should be applied, the manner of culti¬ 
vation, and the kind of corn planted, to be particularly stated. 
The cost of each process, the amount of corn raised by each of 
the different modes of culture, and the relative profits, to be ac¬ 
curately and minutely stated in the report to the committee. 
Irrigation. 
Best conducted experiment in the flooding and irrigation of 
lands, $10. 
Sheep. 
Best managed flocks of sheep, including particular statements 
of the breed, expense of keeping, increase, amount of wool, 
value, Sec. $12, or a Gold medal. 
Dairy. 
Best managed dairy, with a detailed statemnt of expense, and 
every thing connected with the management as well as profits 
of the same, $12, or a Gold medal. 
For the greatest quantity and best quality of butter produced 
on any farm, from a given number of cows in 30 days the pre¬ 
sent year, with a particular statement of the method of making 
and preserving the same, with a satisfactory account of the 
manner in which the cows have been fed, and the general ma¬ 
nagement of the milk and butter—a Silver medal. 
Class I. 
CATTLE. 
—Best of any breed. 
Best Bull, 3 years old,-- - - 
• $20 | Best Cow, 3 years old, - 
... $20 
Best Bull, 2 years old,--- 
• 15 1 Best Cow, 2 years old, - 
••• 15 
Best yearling Bull, - • — 
Best Bull calf,. 
$10 I Best yearling Cow,-.** 
-. $10 
6 | Best heifer calf, . 
Class II .—Durham Cattle. 
Best Buil, 3 years old,— $15 | Second best,. $10 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Bull, 2 years old ,$10 | Second best,. $5 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling Bull,.. $10—Second best, . $5 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best bull calf,. $5 | Best Cow, 3 years old,..• • $15 
Second best,.Diploma. | Second best,.$10 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Heifer, 2 years old, • • $10 | Second best,. $5 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling Heifer,.$10 | Second best,. $5 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer calf,. $5 | Second best, Diploma. 
Class III.— Herefords. 
Best Bull, 3 years old,— $15 | Second best, 2 vols. Trans. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Bull, 2 years old,-$10 | Second best, ••• -2 vols. Trans. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling Bull,. $6 | Second Best,.vol. Trans. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best bull calf,. $5 | Best Cow, 3 years old,--. - $15 
Second best,.Diploma. | Second best,-••• 2 vols. Trans. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Heifer, 2 years old, • • $10 j Second best, ••• -2 vols. Trans. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling Heifer,. $6 | Second best,.vol. Trans, 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer calf,. $5 | Second best..Diploma. 
Class IV.— Devons. 
Best Bull, 3 years old,-$15 | Second best.- 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Bull, 2 years old,-$10 | Second best, • 
Third best, Diploma. 
BestyearlingBull,. $10 | Second best,- 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best bull calf,. $5 | Second best, • 
Best Cow, 3 years old,-$15 | Second best, • 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best Heifer, 2 years old,-- $10 j Second best,- 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yearling heifer, • --$ 10 | Second best, ■ 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best heifer calf,. $5 | Second best, ■ 
Class Y — Ayrshires. 
.$15 | Second best,- 
.$10 
...... $5 
...... $6 
•Diploma. 
.. $10 
.. $5 
. $5 
Diploma. 
Best Cow,. 
Class VI.— Crosses of Native and Improved, 
Best Cow, 3 years old, ••• • $12 
Second best,. 8 
Third best,.vol, Trans. 
$10 
Best Heifer, 2 years old,-- $9 
Second best,. 6 
Third best,.vol. Trans 
Class VII.— Native Cattle. 
Best Cow, 3 years old,-$12 | Best Heifer, 2 years old,-- $9 
Second best.. 8 Second best,.6 
Third best,.vol. Trans. | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Class VIII.— Dairy Cows of any breed. 
For the best Dairy Cow, from which shall have been pro¬ 
duced in thirty successive days, the greatest quantity 
of butter—quality as well as quantity considered— 
which shall be exhibited at the time,...$15 
For the second best,.$10 | For the third best,-- Diploma. 
The manner of feeding the cow, the management of the milk, 
and me method of making the butter, with the time it was made, 
the breed of the cow, if known, and the time after calving, must 
all be accurately stated in writing. The cow and the butter to 
be exhibited at the time, with certificates from the person or 
persons who milked, managed the cream, and prepared the but¬ 
ter. — 
Working Oxen and Steers. 
Best, over 4 years old,-$15 I Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Second best,. 10 | Fourth best, . Diploma. 
Best 3 yoke of oxen or steers 2 yrs old, belo’ng to 1 person, $15 
Second best,.$10 | Third best,.Diploma. 
Best ten yoke of oxen from any one town,. $20 
Best yoke of steers, 3 yrs. $15 | Second best,.$10 
Third best, Diploma. 
[In awarding these premiums, particular reference will be 
had to the matching, training and docility of the animals, as 
well as their general appearance.] 
Best yoke of steers, 2 yrs. $8 | Second best,. vol. Trans. 
Third best, Diploma. 
Best yoke of steers, 1 yr.- $10 | Second best,.Diploma. 
Fat Cattle. 
Best yoke,.$20 | Second best,.$15 
Third best, $!0. 
Best fat ox, —-.$15 I Second best,. 
Third best, vol. Trans. 
Best fat cow or heifer,-$15 | Second best,.. $10 
Third best, vol. Trans. 
O’ A fat ox taking a premium as one of a pair, cannot con&> 
,pete singly for another premium. 
