Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-05-13

pense on not less than one acre, 90
I'd do, 90.
largest crop of oats raised at least cost OF
not less than one acre, 2 90; I'd do, on'
dollar.
largest crop of barley raised at the leas
cost, on not less than half an acre, 90
ID do, 30 cts.
largest crop Of buckwhcat raised at the
least cost, on not less than half an acre
/ 90; 2d do, so cts.
largest crop of potatoes raised al the ieas
cost on not less than one acre, co. e
do, ? 90.
largest crop of potatoes. not less than one
half acre, . 90; 2d do, 90.
largest crop OF carrots, raised at the least
cost. on not less than lie of m acre
= 90; I'd do, 90.
largest crop of ruta bagas raised at the
least cost, on not less than oue-eighth
of an acre, 90; 2d do, 90.
largest crop of peas raised at the least
cost, on not less than one-fourth OF an
acre. 90; I'd do, 90.
largest crop of beans raised at the least
cost on not less than one-fourth of IN
acre, . 90. I'd do, | 90.
Seed corn may be exhibited in the trace
in all cases. sample OF one-iall bushcl
must be exhibited.
Certificates under oath showing that
the land has been measured and is in one
entire body. and the crop weighed or
measured by disintercsted persons. will
be required in all cases. The final ex-
animation report on corn crop may not be
made until Dec lst.
All entries of wheat must be accompa-
MED with full and accurate statements in
writing. of the quality of the soil, treat
ment alter sowing. The committee TO be
made satisfied by the competitor. of the
correctness of his statements, or no pre-
MUM to be allowed.
No quantity or quality OF wheat will be
allowed 10 compete for more than one
premium, except that all may be entered
rs samples for seed.
Honey, Sugar, Syrup, Jellies, Preserves.
Dried Fruits, Pickles, CdtSups..
Committee. Mrs. 5. Stickney, Brown
field; Miss Ann Walker, Fryeburg; Isaac
A. Walker, Stow.
The committee in making their awards
mus, be strictly gorer'ed by the amount
here offered.
For best maple sugar, not less than ten
lbs, 90; second do, % cts.
best maple syrup, not less than one gallon
as; second do 80 cts.
best honey not less shan ten pounds, 90 !;
second DO 80 cts.
For best specimens OF The above on
which premiums are not offered. sum
not exceeding five dollars will be assign
ed ut the discretion of the Comnittec.-
All the articles must DC OF domestic man.
ulac,ure, and accompanied with the reel
pc for making.
FRUIT AND GARDEN PRODUCTS.
Consmitiee-D. Lowell Lamson. Frye
burg; $. Stickney, Brownfeld; j. w.
Colby. Denmark
The committee in making their awards,
must he strictly gorerNed by the amount,
here offered. Quality and not size first
considered.
For best winter apples, 90.
best fall apples. l %.
best Seeding apples, 90.
Greatest variety of apples, 200, second
do. 90
grapes, / %, rs, so. 25cts.
best pears. ] 90.
best peaches, %.
All fruit to be raised by the contribu-
tor.
best peck of cultivated Cranberries, with
statement of cultivation. 90.
The statement must be explicit rs to
the labor bestowed: otherwise, they will
he considered as uncultivated.
For best exhibition of each of the follow
ing varieties of vegetables, 80 cts :;
twelve table blood-beets, twelve table
carrots, parsnips, turnips, onions, six
cabbages, three winter squashes. twenty
tomatoes, three pumpkins, half bushel
potatoes.
Lest and greatest variety OF vegetables
raised by the contributor, 90; second
do. 90.
best collection garden seeds. raised the
current season. by the exhibitor, 90 :;
second DO Scots To consist of not less
than one dozen kinds. opened 10 in
spection.
best exhibition of grasses, properly la
bclled and arranged. 90.
Contributions of wild and cultivated
flowers. bouquets. pot plants. &c. are
especially solicited.
HOUSEHOLD MANUFACTURES.
CommHtee-Thomas Mabry. Hiram );
Mrs. VIM. Walker. Fryehurg; Mrs.
Lewis Howe, Fryeburg Mrs. II. Bickford.
Stow
The committee in making their awards
must be strictly governed by the amount
here offered.
For best wooden flannel, not less than five
yards 90; second do Scots.
best pair WOODEN blankets co; second
do Scots.
best wooden yarn, not less than five skeins
spun by lady seventy years old or up
wards, 90; second tlo 80 cts.
best woolen yarn, not Jess than five skeins
spun by girl sixteen years old or
under. 90; second do so cts.
best fulled cloth not less than five yards,
? 90; second do 90; third do Scots.
best wool frocking. not less than five
yards, 90; second do scots. cotton and
wool, same.
best carpeting, not less than 10 yards,
90; second do 90; third DO 2 90
fourth do 90.
best tow cloth, five yards, 90; second
DO 80 cts.
best piece linen cheese and cream strain
er. not less than 10 yards, 90; second
Go 90; third do 80 cts
best WOODEN yarn, not less than 5 skeins,
80 second do % cts.
best knit stockings so; second do % cts;
best knit gloves or mittens so; second do
% cts.
best public spinning one skein yarn. 90,
90. 90 cts. same for girl IL years old
or under, (rolls to be furnished by the
competitOr)