The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-16


herbs. or foreign grass,
OIL one aero. >
One bale of each to be on exhibition, and
affidavit of the facts to be filed with the
Secretary.
Largest Yield sweet potatoes on one
acre, one.eighth Of IN aore to be dug
Largest yield Irish potatoes, under the
same acquisitions. Observation-Disclosures. 10
Largest yield peas, on ono acre......... s
plndArs on one acre.. 8
turnirs on one acre. s
To the farmer or planter who makes
the largest net yield of crops per
hand, not less than five hands under
same requisitions, for 1871. .... 20
AS cotton cannot be gathered by the time
awards are made at the Annual Fair, all
competitors for this crop must send in their
statements to the Executive Committee by
the 18th Of December. by whom the award
will bo made.
Exhibitors OF all tho above crops must
state in writing, in full, to the Secretary,
all the acquisitions as laid down in the rules
and regulations, (Which see,) without which
the judges will be required to withhold their
awards; and the exhibitors not complying
with these requisitions will not be allowed
to compete for tho premiums OF tho Society.
SAMPLE OF FIELD CROPS.
Best bushel of white wheat, with
sleaf of same .............. IS
Best bushel red wheat, with sheaf OF
same. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Best bushel bread corn. with one dozen
Best bushel stock corn, with one dozen
Best buehel barley, with sh eaf of Same 5
Best bushei oats, with cheat of same. S
Best bushel rye, with sheaf of same S
Best bushel OF pindars. 5
Best collection OF field peas, half bushel
Best bushel grass seed, adapted to low.
Best 6ushel grass seed, adapted to up
land culture. ............ ~ s
Best display of grains. s............. 10
Unless the sheaf be shown HI above re-
CURED. the premium will be withheld.
Best bushel sweet potatoes " S
irish potatoes. ............. )
table turnips.. S
stOck turnips.. )
mangel wurZel Or other
stock beet. ............. 5
OSoc onic Pod-FluS nay y
:. '' clover hay ...... S
native grass hay,
cultivated grass 8
best variety long staple cotton, G stalks 9
best variety short staple cotton, 6 stalks 2
BEST Dnshel OF water-tlowed seed rice,
Win smear OF same....... ..
Best bushel OF upland seed rice, with
sheaf Of safe. s
Best specimen of leaf tobacco. .... 2
Best box South Carolina made cigars,
~ from South Carolina raise Il tobacco 5
me exhibitor of the larEest and beet
variety OF field crops, grown by him
= self .............. 20
Best sample rice lone quartz selected
from a lot OF not le.s than twenty
barrels, with tho certificate Of factor
VI t"c eHio D
specimen hops, not less than one
. peek ...... 3
specimen pumpkins Fix .... .
specimen ramio. with description
OF culture and preparation for
marktt. ............. s
Exhibitors of hay must give the mode OF
cultlvatlng, curing, harvesting, &C.
Best bale upland cotton. ........ 10
"a best bale upland cotton.... ... 5
best bale sea island cotton. .. 10
"a pest bale sea island cotton. . s
Best bale wool, not less than 100 lbs. -. 10
"a pest Dale wool, as above. s
The cotton and wool must DO on the Fair
Grounds, during the exhibition. to claim
quality.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT..
Best ar leaf lard. 10 pounds. ........ 5
!0 pounds hard domestic soap..... s
" 10 pounds toilet soap. ............ s
" ham, South Carolina raised, cooked 6
sides South Carolina raised bacon s
barrel South Carolina flour, e1hib-
tied by manufacturer. ........ S
second bost ditto. s
loaf bread Silver
irnlt. sponge or soda cake. eaoh Silver
specimen okrA or tomato prepared
8. iior winter use: e.:........... Silver
:, gallon domestic vinegar. 49,. Silver
.. specimen tallow candles. .... Silver
specimen prepared cayenne pep
.npp.,. ...'....... ............ Silver
&c ipecimen starch. .......... Silver
hali bushol dried apples. peaches,
. hp pears. ounces and plums, each. 6
:, oo1 domestic prunes. ........... 6
specimen hermetically sesied
fruits, each c,,