The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-05-17

Best lot Squashes, not less than IL, Si'oO
Cabbages, " =" " Ivy
+" Melons, Z" l00
" Tomatoes, Z" l.2 ou. w
% Rse,s 100
% % Onions LOO
u Carrots " 100
q" Parsnips. (" l" 100
ANIMALS.
NorE.-In all cases where 1t is found
that animals entitled to the first premium
have before received the same at any for
mer exhibition Of the Society, a Diploma,
certifying that sald animal is the best, shall
be awarded instead Of the premium. The
Diploma of the Society shall be awarded at
the discretion of the several Committees,
for animals exhibited from without the lin
its of the County.
BuLLs.-For the best thoroughbred Dur
ham, of undoubted pedigree, $500; best
Ayrshire, $500; Jersey, $500; Hereford,
500; Devon, 500; best Native, 500.
FAT CArTLE.-For the best beef animal,
fattened within the county, regard being
had to the manner Of feeding, and the ex-
pense thereof-frst premium, $500; Sec
ond premium, 800.
MILcH Cows.-For the best Mich Cow,
not less than three years old, with satisiac-
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 ana
butter made from the COW during two peri
ods of ten days each. Three months, neith-
er 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 quantity
and weight Of the milk must be stated. time
of the cows calvng, and quality OF the call.
Verbal statements cannot be depended up
on or received. First premium, $500
second premium, 200 Sd, book.
Best herd Of Cows, not less than a, S5,OO.
HEIFERs.-Not more than three years
old-frst premium $500; second premium,
200; third premium, book.
For the best yearling heifer, premium,
book.
CALvEs.-Best Calf $500 Cd, 100.
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 ap..
pearance,- i'm testing their power. the load
is not to exceed two tons-first premium
$500; second premium, 400; third Premi-
uln, 800.
Best Team, not less than oxen, owned
by one man, $500; second, 300.
SrEERs.-For the best pair OF four years
old steers, broken to yoke-frst premium,
$500; second premium, 800; third Preui-
um, book.
Three years old-frst premium, S4.00 |;
second do, 800; third do, book.
Two years old-first premium, $500 Sec
ond do, 200; third do, book.
One year old-first premium, $500 sec-
ono do., 900 third do, book.
Best yoke Steer Calves. book.
HORSES.
For the best pair of Matched Horses, first
premium, $500; second do, 300.
For the best single Carriage Horse, first
premium, $500; second do, 800.
For the best Work or Farm Horse, 81 ;
Cd do, 800.
For the best Stallion, on satisfactory as.
surance that he shall be kept in the County
arleast nine months from the day Of exhi-
bition, first premium, 5000; second do,
400; Sd, Dadd's Horse Doctor.
For the bes, Breeding Mare, with foal by
her side, $500; Cd do, 800.
For the best three years old Colt, $500; |;
OIL Jo nadd,s Horse Doctor
For the best two years old Colt, S3,OO
I'd do, Dadd's Horse Doctor.
For the best yearling Colt, S2,OO; I'd do,
book.
For the bes, Trotting Horse, regard being
had 10 the action and time-6rst premium,
$500; I'd do, 500; Sd do 200.
SWINE.
For the best Boar, not less than 6 months
old, upon satisfactory evidence that he ohall
be kept for 6 mos. In the County-6rst pre-
MUM $500; Cd do., 800; Sd do, book. =.
For the best Breeding Sow, with litter OF
her Pigs, $500; Cd do, 800; Sd do, 200.
For the best iattened Swine, regard be.
Ing had to the manner Of feeding, and the
expense thereof, S4,00; I'd DO, 200.
SHEEP.
For the best Buck, $500.
Fer the bes, flock, not less than six IN
number, $500; I'd do, 800.
LIVE FOWLS.
For the best lot Of Hens, not less than
l2, first premium, $500; I'd do, Bennett
on Fowls.
For the best lot Of Turkeys, $500; I'd
book.
For the best lot Of Geese, $500; %,
book.
For the best 10, Of Ducks, sl,OO.
DAIRY.
For the best produce of Butter, for four
months, from the Goth Of May to the 10Th
Of September, sample Of not less Than
twenty pounds to be exhibited-qndniiiy as
well as quality to be taken into view; WIN
a full account Of the manner OF feeding the
cow or cows, and the general management
Of the milk and butter, first premium, So,oo
I'd do. 300.
NorE.-lt will be seen that these primi..
ums are offered for the best produce ana
No, simply for the best specimens exhibited.
Competitors will therefore be particular
in keeping an account, and preparing a
statement Of the entire produce within the
time mentioned. Each lot presented tor
premium must be numbered but not mark
ed; any public or known mark, must DC
completely concealed, nor must The CON-
pelitors be present at the examination.
For the bes, June made Butter, not less
than ~ lbs, S3,O0; ID do, 400.
For the best Sent. made Butter, not less