THE CULTIVATOR. 
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FARM IMPLEMENTS. 
Best plow,. $15 
Second best,.Silver Medal. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best subsoil plow,. $10 
Best farm wagon,. 10 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Best half doz. hand rakes, .. Dip. 
Best grain cradle,. $3 
Second best,.Diploma. 
Best half doz. hay forks, Diploma. 
Best harrow,... Colman’s Tour. 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best fanning mill, Silver Medal. 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best improved ox-yoke,. Col. T. 
Second best,.Diploma. 
Best axe,. $2 
Best farm harness,.- 10 
Best saddle,. 5 
Best machine for cutting 
cornstalks,. 5 
Best horse power machine,. 10 
Best cultivator,.. Colman’s Tour. 
Second best,.Diploma. 
Best drill barrow,. .Colman’s T. 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Best farm horse cart, . Col. Tour. 
Best ox cart,_Colman’s Tour. 
Best horse rake,. Colman’s Tour. 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Best half doz. grass scythes, Dip. 
Best “ cradle “ Dip 
Best “ dung forks, .. Dip. 
Best threshing machine,.... $10 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Third best,.Diploma 
Best straw cutter,.. Silver Medal. 
Second best,.vol. Trans. 
Third best,.Diploma 
Best clover machine,. $10 
Second best,.Diploma, 
Best hoe,. $2 
Best flax and hemp dressing 
machine,... $10 
Articles n'ot presenting any new and valuable improvements, will 
not be entitled to premiums. Implements and machines must be 
tested as far as possible, in the presence of the committee. 
BUTTER. 
For the best lot made from five cows, in 30 successive days—quality 
as well as quantity considered—25 lbs. of the butter to be exhibi¬ 
ted, $25. 
Second best,. 15 | Third best,. 10 
Compliance with the following rules will be strictly required of 
those who compete for these premiums, viz: The cows to be fed on 
pasture, green corn-stalk fodder, or grass cut for the purpose, only. 
No grain, roots or slops of any description, to be fed during the trial, 
nor for 15 days preceding the trial. The cows to be owned by the 
competitors previous to the 1st day of April, 1845. The milk drawn 
from the cows on some one day during the trial, to be accurately 
weighed and measured, and the result stated. A sample of at least 
25 lbs. of the butter so made to be exhibited at the Fair at Utica, 
for the inspection of the examining committee. The particular 
breed of the cows to be stated, if known, and the method of making 
and preserving the butter. A certificate signed by the owners of 
the cows, and at least one other person who assisted in milking and 
making the butter, detailing the above particulars, will be required. 
The Executive Committee believe that few if any premiums of¬ 
fered on neat cattle will result in greater benefit to the farming in¬ 
terest, than those on the products of the dairy, providing fixed rules, 
requiring uniformity of feed, be faithfully enforced. The increased 
list of premiums is offered with the hope it will induce extensive 
competition throughout the state. Let this object be accomplished, 
and an opinion approximating to accuracy may be formed by the 
public which of the several breeds of cows are the best for dairy 
purposes, and from those that prove the best, further improvement 
may be made. 
Best 25 lbs. made in June,.. $10 
Second best,_Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best 50 lbs. made at any time,$15 
Second best,..Silver Medal. 
Third best,. do. 
Fourth best,. do. 
Fifth best,. do. 
The claimants for premiums must state in writing the 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; the 
mode of churning, winter and summer; the method of freeing the 
butter from the milk ; the quantity and kind of salt used; whether 
saltpetre or any other substances have been employed. 
The butter offered for premiums must be presented in butter tubs, 
jars or firkins. - 
CHEESE.— Not less than 100 lbs. 
One year old or over. 
Fourth best,.Silver Medal. 
Fifth do. do. 
Best,.$15 
Second best,.Silver Medal. 
Third do. do. 
Less than one year old. 
Best,.$15 1 Fourth best,.Silver Medal. 
Second and Third, Silver Medals. | Fifth best,. do. 
Those who present cheese for the premiums offered, must state in 
writing the time when it was made ; the number of cows kept; 
whether the cheese was 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 cheese afterwards. 
MAPLE SUGAR. 
Best 25 lbs.,.. $15 I Third best,.Colman’s Tour. 
Second best,. 10 | Fourth best,.Diploma. 
CORNSTALK SUGAR. 
For the best experiment in the manufacture of sugar from corn¬ 
stalks, from one acre of northern corn cultivated for the purpose, so 
as to obtain the greatest quantity of sugar, $25. 
The process of manufacture and clarifying must be particularly 
stated in reference to the maple and cornstalk sugar. 
Best specimen manufactu’d, $15 
Second best,. 10 
Third best,.Colman’s Tour. 
Fourth best,.vol. Trans. 
Best pound reeled silk,. $10 
SILK. 
Second best,_Colman’s Tour. 
Third best,.Diploma. 
Best half bu. cocoons, 1845,. $10 
Second best,_Colman’s Tour. 
Third be„st,.Diploma. 
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. 
Best rag carpet, 15 yards, $3—■ 
Second, 2—Third, 1. 
Best double carpet coverlet, $4— 
Second, 3—Third, 2—Fourth, 1 
Best pair woolen knit stockings, 
$2—Second, 1—Third, Diplo¬ 
ma. 
Best wove woolen stockings, $2 
—Second, 1—Third, Diploma. 
Best cotton wove stockings, $9 
—Second, 1—Third, Diploma. 
Best lb. of linen sewing thread, 
$2—Second, 1—Third, Dip. 
Best linen woven stockings, $2 
—Second, 1—Third, Diploma. 
Best linen knit stockings, $2— 
Second, 1—Third, Diploma. 
Best knit cotton stockings, $2 • 
Second, 1—Third, Diploma. 
FRUITS 
For the greatest variety of 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. 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 graves,. “ “ 
For the best six bunches of foreign grapes,. “ “ 
Best woollen blankets, $5—Sec¬ 
ond, 4—Third 3. 
Best ten yards flannel, $5—Sec¬ 
ond, 4—Third, 3. 
Best 10 yards woolen cloth, $5— 
Second, 4—Third, 3. 
Best woolen carpet, $5—Second, 
4—Third, 3. 
Best tow cloth, 15 yards, $1— 
Second, diploma. 
Best 10 yards linen, $5—Second, 
4—Third, 3. 
Best 10 yards linen diaper, $5— 
Second, 4—Third, 3. 
Best hearth rug, $5—Second, 4— 
Third, 3—Fourth, 2—Fifth, 1 
—Sixth, Diploma. 
Best 10 yards kersey, $3—Sec¬ 
ond best, 2—Third, 1. 
FLOWERS. 
For the greatest variety and quantity, Gold Medal. 
For the second greatest, .... $5 | For the third greatest,.. .vol. Tr. 
For the best Floral ornament, Silver Medal. 
For the second best,. $3 1 For the best seedling Dahlia, $3 
For the third best,.. .vol. Trans. | For the second best,. 2 
For the best twenty-five varieties of Dahlias, $5. 
For the second best,. $3 | For the third best,.. .vol. Trans. 
PLOWING MATCH. 
First premium,. $15 I Third premium,. $10 
Second do. 12 | Fourth do.Colman’s Tour. 
Fifth, vol. Transactions. 
For boys under 18 years of age. 
First premium,. $10 | Second,. $5 
Third, vol. Transactions. 
Each competitor will be required to plow one-fourth of an acre 
of sward land in 75 minutes, the furrows not less than 10 inches 
wide and 6 deep—plowman to drive his team. 
FIELD CROPS.—At Winter Meeting. 
Best crop of wheat not less than two acres, $15. 
Second best,.$10 | Third best,.2 vols. Trans 
Best two acres of spring wheat, $15. 
Second best,.$10 | Third best,.2 vols. Trans. 
Best crop of Indian corn, not less than two acres, $15. 
Second best,.$10 | Third best,.2 vols. Trans 
Best crop of barley, not less than two acres, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best crop of rye not less than two acres, $10. 
Second best.$5 | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best crop of oats, not less than two acres, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best crop of potatoes for table, not less than one acre, $10. 
Second best,.$5 j Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best crop of potatoes, quantity considered, not less than 1 acre, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best crop of sugar beets, not less than half an acre, $10. 
Second best,. $5 | Third best,.vol. Trans 
Best crop of Mangel Wurzel, not less than half an acre, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,.vol. Trans. 
Best crop of Ruta Baga, not less than one acre, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,.vol. Trans 
Best crop of carrots, not less than one acre, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,..vol. Trans, 
Best crop of peas, not less than one acre, $10. 
Second best,.$5 | Third best,....vol. Trans. 
Best acre of corn for fodder, $5. 
Best half acre of hops,. $5 1 Best half acre of tobacco,.... $5 
Best “ “ flax,. 5 | Best acre of cabbage,. 6 
Best acre of broom corn, $5. 
Best acre of clover seed, $10. 
Second best,... .Colman’s Tour. | Third best,.vol. Trans 
Best acre of grass seed, $10. 
Second best,.... Colman’s Tour. | Third best,.Diploma 
Those who present claims to premiums for farm crops, must state 
in writing the following particulars:—The condtion 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 measure¬ 
ment; and the expense of cultivation. The land shall be measured 
by some surveyor, who shall swear to the correctness of his sur 
vey, and that it was made with a chain and compass—and the claim 
ant of the premium, with two other persons who assisted in mea 
