Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-08-30
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CAPE FEAR AGRICULTURAL ASSO-
ASSOCIATION

CAPE FEAR AGRICULTURAL ASSO-
ASSOCHATHON
The Executive Committee Of the Cape
Fear Agricultural Associati0nyS have the
pleasure OF announcing the fGHOwing General
and Special PremiumG for Field Crops to
be awarded at the Fourth Annual Fair Of
the Association, in the Fall of 1872:
FEEL CROPS.
COTTON.
For largest crop of Cotton. upon four (4) acres
or more of upland, with statement of quality
OF soil, mode of cultivation, amount and kind
TetV Of Cotton the and t 2, e and a X
the yield to be vouched for by affidavit-One
bale to be exhibited:
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Srd 20
For largest crop of Cotton upon one "a acre of
land, regulations same as above:
commissioning Silver Plate, value. .$25
For largest crop OF Cotton on one acre by boy
not over eighteen years of age-Medal and 80
Eor second iarges' CROP. 10
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For largest crop Of Corn grown upon four az
acres OF upland. Regulations same as for Cot
ton; two (2) bushels to be exhibited as
list Premium-sterling Silver Plate, value. $50
3rd a.. 20
acre of land, same regulations as above:
Premium Sterling Silver Plate, value. .. 1928
For largest crop OF Corn OIL one acre made by
boy not over eighteen years OF age: Medal
For second best crop. Is
WHEAT.
For the largest yield OF Wheat from five (o)
acres under same rules and regulations
for Cotton and COrn-twO bushels to be ex-
hibited : Premium-Sterling Silver Plate,
value. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
OATS AND RYE:
For largest yield OF Rice, Oats OF Rye, same
g fNVn
hjSited
Premium, each-sterling Silver Plate, val
eue'.'.. ...........'..'.''S1O
POTATOES.
For largest crop of Sweet Potatoes upon one
() acre ; One-fourth to be dug and two (2)
bushels to be exhibited as sample:
commissioning Silver Plate, value. zee. $40
For largest crop of Irish Potatoes upon one
Same regulations as above for Sweet Poto-
toes
Misunderstanding Silver Plate, value. .... $40
PEAS, &C., &c.
For largest crop OF Ground Peas upon one
Premium-Sterling Silver Plate, value -. $2(
For largest yield Stock Peas upon one acre
for largest Weld of Turnips upon one acre
for largest yield of Beets upon one acre
Two bushels OF each to be exhibited under
same regulations other crops:
Premium, each-Sterling Silver Plate, val
ue.. .$N
HAY.
For largest yield of Stock Pea-vine Hay on one
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! Premium-SterlingS Silver Plate, value. .... .$2
For largest yield of Native Grass; one bale II
be exhibited; quality and quantity to be con
sidered:
Notwithstanding Silver Plate, value. 80
The grass must be cut from land cultivated
| for Hay.
Largest yield of Red Clover upon one acre
largest yield of Cultivated Grasses upon ont
| acre; one bale of each to be exhibited:
| Premium, each-Sterling Silver ate, value. So
To the farmer who raises and applies the larg es
| quantity of Domestic Manures to, and by eacl
horse, mule or OK, used in the cultivation o
his farm, the quantity to be certified 30 b.
| two or more competent witnesses: r
| Premium-SOlid Silver Plate, value. S.
All the rules and regulations specified il
the foregoing Premiums must be complete
toith. -4!ftdGuits and certificates, as re
quired, to be filed with the General Sec
rotary, when the articles are entered, other
toise the Awarding Committees will with
bold Premiums.
Largest yield of each of the following ar
ticles of fruit and vegetables, to be proves
by affidavit and submitted to the Commit
| tee: