The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-18

For the best collection and greatest va
rie,y Of Potatoes, not less than peck of
each kind, premium Of $500.
ANIMALS.
Norr.-In all cases where il is found that
animals entitled to the first premium have
before received the same at any former ex-
hibi,ion fthe Society Diploma, certifying,
that said animal is the best, shall be awarded
instead Of the premium. TIE Diploma Of
the Society shall be awarded ut the dis
rretion Of the several Committees, for ami
mails exhibited from without the limits Of
the County.
BuLLs.-For 'he best thoroughbred Dur
ham, Of undoubted pedigree, $500; best
Ayrshire, $500; Jersey, 500; Hereford,
500; Devon. 500. Best Native, or more
years old, $500.
FAT CArTLE.-For the best beef animal,
fat,ened within The county, regard being
had to the manner Of feeding, and the ex-
pense thercof-frst premium, 500; Sec
ond premium, 800.
MiLcH Cows.-For the best Mich Cow,
not less than three years old, with satisfac-
tory evidence Of the quantity and quality OF
her milk, and the manner IN which she has
been fed, certificates Of which must be filed
in writing. Of the product Of her milk and
butter made fnm the COW during two Pc
RODS Of ten days each. Three months,
neither more nor less, shall elapse between
the two periods Of trial aforesaid, and the
last trial shall be completed before the date
Of the annual exhibition. In cases where
the milk is not made into butter, the guam
,i,y and weight Of the milk must be stated,
time Of the cows calving, and quality Of the
calf. Verbal statements cannot be depend
ed upon or received. First premium, $500 ;
second premium, $500; 81, Flints Book
on the Cow.
HEiFERs.-Not more than three years
old-tirst premium. $500; second premium,
$500; third premium, DR.. Dadd on Dis
eases OF Animals.
For the bes, yearling heifer, premium,
Flini's Book on the Cow.
WORKING OXEN.
For the best pair Of Working. Oxen, not
less than FIVE years old. regard being had
to their size, strength, docility, training and
appearance. In testing their power, the
load is not to exceed two tons-iirst premi-
um, 5000 ; second premium, 400; third
premium, 800.
Best 4Ox Team, owned by one man, S. |;
second, -.
For The best herd Of cows, not less than
six, 5000.
SrEERs.-For the best pair Of four years
old steers, broken to yoke-6rst premium.
$500; second premium, 800 (; third pre-
MUM, book.
Three years old-frst premium, S4,00;
second do. 800 third do, book.
Two years old-first premium, $500 (;
second do, 200; third do, book.
One year old-first premium, $500; Sec
ond do, 200; third do, book.
Steer Calyes-premium, -.
HORSES.
For the best pair Of Matched Horses, 6rst
premium, 5000; second do, 400.
For the best Single Carriage Horse, first
premium, 400; second do, 800.
For the best Work or Farm Horse, 81 !;
2d do, : 800.
For the best Stallion, on satisfactory as.
suiance that he shall be kept in the County
at least nine months from the day Of exhi
biiion. first premium, So; second do, 81 !;
81, Dadd's Horse Doctor.
For the best Breeding Mare, with foal by
her eide, $500; 2nd do, 300.
For the best three years old Colt, $500;
I'd do. Dadd's Horse Doctor.
For the best two years old Colt, $500 (;
Cd do, Dadd's Horse Doctor.
For the best yearling Colt, $500; I'd de-,
book.
For the best Tro,ting Horse, regard being
had to the action and ume-first premium,
800; ID do, 500; third do, 200.
SWINE. .
For the best Boar, not less than 9 months
old. $500 2nd do, book.
For the best Breeding Sow, with Pigs,
IS 90; 2d do, 800.
For the best litter Of Pigs, no, less than
four in number, regard being had to their
age, Sl,00; Cd do, 800.
For the best fattened swine, regard being
had to the manner Of feeding, aud the ex.
pcnse thereof, $500; I'd do, 400.
SHEEP.
For the best Buck, $500.
For the bes, flock, not less than six in
number, $500 ID do, 400.
LIVE FOWLS.
For the best lot Of Hens, not less than
u, first premium $500; %, Bennett on
Fowls.
For the best lot Of Turkeys, $500; %,
book.
For the bes, 10, Of Geese, $500; ID,
book.
For the bes, lot OF Ducks, Sl,C0.
DAIRY.
For the best produce Of Butter, for four
months, from the Goth Of May to the Goth
Of September, a sample Of not less than
twenty pounds to be exhibited-9u1niiiy as
well as qualify to be taken into view with
IA full account OF the manner of feeding the
COW or cows, and the general management
OF the milk aud butter, 6rst premium SEQ
2nd do, 400.
NorE.-lt will be seen that these prcmi-
ums are offered for the best produce and
no, simply for the best specimens exhibited.
Competitors will therefore be particular in
keeping an account. and preparing state
men, of the entire produce within the time
mentioned. Each lot presented for prcmi-
um must be- numbered but not marked; any
public OF known mark, must be completely
eoneealed, nor must the competitors be pre-
sent al the examination.
For the best June made Butter, not less
'han II les., $500; 2nd do, 400.
Tor ,ne ees, Sept. made Butter, not less
than II les., $500 2nd do. 200.
CnEEsr. For the hes, specimen Of cheese
OF not less than . ies., First premium, 81, 90
Second premium, Flint on the Cow.
For the most satisfactory statsmen, m hs
rendered at the annual Exhibition In Isso
Iof the quantity Of milk given Cor one wear
for any number Of Cows, not less nan nrre
Including a description Of the character, ar,
and breed Of the Cows, and a particular &C.
count Of their feeding and general manage
men,-6rs, premium s600; second do.
400.
BREAD.