Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-04-12

The Executive Committee of the Cape
Fear Agricultural Association have the
pleasure of announcingt hefollowing General
and Special Premiums for Field Crops to
be awarded at the Fourth Annual Fair of
the Association, in the Fall of 1872:
FIELD CROPS.
COTTON.
For largest crop of Cotton upon four a. acres
more Of upland, with statement OF quality
of soil, mo l. OF cultiva alton, amount and kind
rety OF cotton the land to be measured and
the yield to be vouehed for by afidavit-one
LIST Premum-sterling Silver Plate, value. $50
2nd IS IS 50 =. 80
For largest crop of Cotton upon one "a acre OF
land. regulations same as above:
Notwithstanding Silver Plate, value. S25
For largest crop OF Cotton on one acre by a boy
not over eighteen years of age-Mcdal and $50
For second larges' crop. .-.................. 10
CORN.
For largest crop of Corn grown upon four %
acres of upland. Regulations same as for Cot
ton; two ~ bushels to be exhibited as
1st administering Silver Plate, value. $50
End 90 " q" So :. 80
For largest crop of Corn grown upon one ~
acre of land, same regulations as above:
Premium Sterling Silver Plate, value. .S25
For largest crop of Corn on one acre made by a
boy not over eighteen years Of age: Medal
and ...................
For second best crop NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10
TOT thif" ...''''''-'.'''-''''' ~
WHEAT.
For the largest yield OF Wheat from five (5)
acres under same rules and regulations
for Cotton and COrn-twO bushels to be eX-
hihited: Premium-Sterling Silver Plate,
value. .'.................... .......Szo
OATS AND RYE:
For largest yield of Rice, Oats Or Rye, same
regulations as above ; two bushels to be ex-
hibited
Premium, each-Sterling Silver Plate, val
ue... NJ
POTATOES.
For largest crop of Sweet Potatoes upon one
Q) acre one-tourth to be dug and two (2)
bushels to be exhibited as sample:
Premium-Sterling Silver Plate, value. ... $50
For largest crop OF Irish Potatoes upon one
half (4) acre.
Same regulations as above for Sweet Poto-
toes
notwithstanding Silver Plate, value. go. $40
PEAS, &c, &c.
For largest crop OF Ground Peas upon one
Premium Sterling Silver Plate, value - $50
For largest Weld Stock Peas upon one acre
for largest Weld of Turnips upon one acre
for largest yield of Beets upon one acre
Two bushels OF each to be exhibited under
same regulations other crops
Premium, each-Sterling Silver Plate, val
ue. : IU
HAY.
For largest yield of Stock Pea-vine HAY on one
acre; one bale to be exhibited
Premium-SterlingS Silver Plate, value 1926
For largest yield OF Native Grass; one bale to
Sidered:
commissioning Silver Plate, value s25
The grass must be cut from land cultivated
for Hay
Largest yield of Red Glover upon one acre;
largest yield of Cultivated Grasses upon one
acre; one bale of each to be exhibited:
Premium, each-Sterling Silver Pate, value. 1926
TO the farmer who raises and applies the largest
quantity of Domestic Manures to, and by each
horse, mule or OK, used IN the cultivation of
his farm, the quantity to be certified to by
two or more competent witnesses:
pFt1I IN M at Eynlu
All the rules and regulations specified in
the foregoing Premiums must be complied
acith. -:!ftddrits and certificates, as re
quired, to be filed with the General Sec
rotary, when the articles are entered, other
rise the Awarding Committees will with
hold Premiums.
Largest yield of each of the following ar
ticles of fruit and vegetables, to be proved
by affidavit and submitted to the Commit
tee:
Garden Peas