Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-10-12
PREMIUM LIST
OF THE
FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE EDGEFIELD DISTRICT AGRICUL-
TURAL SOCIETY,
To be held at Edgsfeld C. H., Tuesday, the lat
November, 1859.

Norem6er, looS.
Field Crops.-The greatest production of cotton
upon one acre of improved upland by the aid OF
domestic nsanures with the mode of cultivation,
the amount and kind of manure used, the prepara-
tion of the SOIL period Of planting, the number OF
times plowed and hoed, the raricty of cotton--the
land to be measured and the cotton weighed and
vouched for by affidavit; the report to be made to
the Secretary and submitted to the Executive
Committee by the first of January next. Pre-.
The greatest production Of Corn upon one acre
of restored upland, the mode of planting, manur-
ing, kind of manure used and variety OF corn
stated under the same requisitlons. Pre-.
The largest yield of wheat upon one or moro
acres under the same rcquisitons. Pre-.
Samples of Field C,ops-Dest Bushel of wheat
with sheaf of the same Pre-.
Best bushel Of Corn with dozen ears. Pre-.
Best variety of Sweet Potatoes, not lass than a
bushel. Pre.
Best variety of field Peas, not less than
bushel. Pre-.
Best bushel of Irish Potatoes, with the mode of
Cultivation, &c. Pre.
Best bale OF Hay made in the District. Pre-
Caule-Best Bull of improved breed, 8 years
old or Pre
Ind Best Bull of improved breed 3 years old or
more. Pre-.
Best Bull or Hcifer. from to years old. Pre-
End Best Bull or Heifer, from l to years
old. Pre-
Rest sucking Calf Pre-
Best Cow for milking qualities without regard
to blood. Fre
B.st nen of Cattle not less than FIVE. Pre-
DcSt Yoke of Oxen raised in tho Drlstrlct. Pre-
Horses-Best Blooded Stallion, Marc or Colt,
of any age raised in the District Pre-
Best Stallion for heavy draft Of any age. Pre-
Best Brood Mare of any age. Pre-
Best Colt 3 years old. Pre-
End Best Colt years old. Pre-
Best Colt 2 years old. Pre-
End Best Colt years old. Pre-
Best Colt year old. Pre-
2ud Best Colt year old. Prc
Best sucking Colt, without regard to blood Pre-.
lfrles.-Best Mule 5 years old. Pre-
End Best Mule years old. IRE
Best Mule years old. Pre-.
End Best Mule . years old. Pre-.
Best Mule year old. Pre.
End Best Mule year old. Pre-.
Best sucking Colt. IRE.
For the hest pair of Camels Pre-.
Jacks and Jennetts-Best and lergestJsck. Pre-.
Rest and largest District raised Jack Pre-.
Best Jack or Jennett raised in the District
wars or under. Pre-.
Best and largest Jennett. Pre-.
Best and largest Jennett raised in tho Dis
trict IRE
Hogs-Best Boar ofimproved Broed. Pre-.
Best Sow of improved breed. Pre-.
Best Sow and pigs Pre.
Best pen of Stock hogs not less than siX Pre-.
Best lot Of fat hogs not less than three Pre-
Best young hogs Of native stock, not less than
Two. IRE.
Sheep-Best Buck of improved blood. Pre-.
Best Eve of improved blood. Pre-
Best pen consisting of Buck, Eve and Lamb
Pre-.
Goats-Best Cashmere Grades Pre-
Fish.-Best specimen Of brim, from District.
ishpond. IRE
Best specimen of red-belly, from a District
fshpond. IRE.
Southern Farming Inp1ements-Bcst District
made wcought-iron 2 horse mould board-plow.
Pre-. |
Best wrought-iron subsoil plow. Pre-.
Best wrought-iron sweep. IRE.
Best Southern Road Wagon. IRE.
Best Common plow stock with correct state
want oF tho rn1e by which il is made Pre-. |
Best harrow. ire'
District Domestic Manufactures.-Best woolen
Blanket. IRE.
Best 10 yards (negro) Woolen Cloth. Pre-.
Best 10 yards Woolcn Jeans. IRE.
Best Coverlet of wool or cotton. Pre-
Best pair of wooden Socks or Stockings Pre-.
Best specimen Of Sewing Silk. Pre-
Best specimen of Silk and Woolen cloth. Pre-. |
Rest Rop Garnet Pre-. |
Rest imitation of Marseilles Counterpart. Pre-.
Fine Arts.-Best Oil Paintings, done in the Dis
trict. IRE.
Best Paintings in Water Colors, done in the
District. IRE.
Best Fancy Paintings, &c, Pre-.
Household Department.-Best Jar Leaf Lard
not less than 2elb. IRE.
Best 10 lbs. Of Hard Domestic Soap. Pre-
Best ) lbs of Toilet Soap. Pre-
Samples of Jcllies, Preserves, Pickles, Catsups,
Syrups, Cordias &C., with full description OF the
process of manufacture, keeping &C., Tor each
kind. IRE.
Best specimen of Domestic Wine, not less than
+bo ohoyn
kind. IRE.
Best half bushel of dried apples, peaches, or
fruit of any kind. IRE.
Best specimen of hermcticaly sealed fruits. Pre-
Best specimen Of Vegetables for table use, her
metically sealed and preserved IRE.
Best gallon home made Vinegar. IRE. !
Best specimen of Tallow Candles. Pre-.
Best specimen of Starch. IRE.
Best Sample of Chinese Sugar Cane Syrup Pre-
Best Ham, l~rc.
Rest sack of Flour. Pre-. |
Best loaf Bread. Pre,
Best jar of Butter not less than 5 lbs Pre.
Best District made Cheese. Pre-.
Best District made Corn brooms. Pre-.
Fruits.-Best Apples, Peaches, Pears, Ounces
Grapes, Plums or Watermelons. Pre-.
Poultry.-Best pair District Raised Dorklngs
Pre-.
Best pair Barnyard Fowls. tfe.
Best pair of Game Fowls. pre.
Best pair Domestic Turkeys. IRE.
Best pair Eastern Geese. Pre-.
Rnct no;r Muscovv Ducks Pre-.
Best pair Puddle Ducks. IRE.
Resi- mir White Guinea Fowls Pre-.
Rpst n,;r Jnva Ducks Pre-.
Rest n,ir Native Geese Pre-.
Manufacture an Leather.-Best dozen pair OF
Prorans made in the District Pre-.
Best specimen of leather tanned in the District
Pre-.
Southern MnWaeture.-Best Buggy or Carriage
made in the District. Pre-.
District -Mnyuctures-Best Stone ware or
crockcry. Pre.
lest Tin ware Pre-.
Needle Work-Most beautiful Collar and Chem
isette Pre-.
Most beautiful Underseeves. Pre-.
Most brauti,u Handkerchief Pre-.
Most beautiful Old Lady's Cap. Pre-.
Most hcautiful Shawl or Mantle Pre-.
Most beautiful Child's Dress. Pre-
Met baou,;rnl Child's Sack or Spencer. Pre-.
Nnet booutful Chiid's Cloak Pre-.
Best Patch Work Quilt. IRE.
Rest Patch Work in Silk Pre-.
Rcs, Crib OMIT Pre-.
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS.
Exhibitors are requested to furnish lists Of their
articles three days previous to the day OF exhl-