>ription REDUCED to TWO DOLLARS Per Annum in Advance .dS&.j^, IE— *- ^— 3l r* pel Ill® i@Wf ®®M PLANTER AND FARM DEVOTED TO ;agrmiltw«, Qwttlmttm, nU tut pitting, pertaw »U Agriculture is the nursing mother of the Arts.— Xenofhon. Tillage and Pasturage are the two breasts of the State.— Sully. Oh. B. Williams, Ed. & Pro'r. I Jno M. Allan, Hort'l Editor. Frank G. Ruffin, Co-Editor. Wm. L Hill, Gen'l Agent. New Series. RICHMOND, VA„ DECEMBER 1869. Vol. Hi-No. 13. CONTENTS : AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT: PAGE Ninth Annual Fair of the Virginia State Agricultural Fair— Address of Wel- come by the President— Report of the Executive Committee— General Meet- ings, and Official Report of Premiums awarded 705 Address of Prof. J. W. Mallet, delivered at the Augusta County Fair, contin- ued from page 697 725 Letter to Col. Ruffin, and Memorial to the Legislature of Virginia on the Tax- ing of Dogs to preserve our Sheepfolds 736 The Culture of Tobacco in Western North Carolina, by S. C. Shelton 740 Treatment of the Horse 741 Horticultural Department: Fair of the Virginia Horticultural Society at its Third Annual Meeting— An- nual Report of the Executive Committee— Address of the Rev. Leonidas Rosser, D. D.— Election of Officers, and the List of Premiums awarded 742 Seed Peanuts 757 Curculio 757 Editorial Department : The Southern Planter and Farmer 758 Fairs of 1869 760 New Eclectic 760 Editorial Notice of Dixon Fertilizer 760 FEBOUSSOX & BADT, Printers, 1328 Main Street. NOAH WALKER & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 1211 Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. Chief House — Washington Building, 165^0* 167, Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md. Branch Houses — Petersburg, Va., Norfolk, Va., Washington, D. C. feb — \y SMALL FRUIT INSTRUCTOR. " \¥7HAT MAKES IT VALUABLS IS T V because it contains so much prac- tical, original matter in such a small space."— John J. Thomas. "The directions for growing Strawber- ries and Raspberries are the best I have ever seen."— Henry Ward Beecber. 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GHAS. P. BIGGER, Proprietor. T-wo Dollars per X>£ty. sep — 3t THE SOUTHERN PLANTER & FARMER, DEVOTED TO Agriculture, Horticulture and the Mining, Mechanic and Household Arts. Agrioalture is the nursing mother of the Arts.— Xenophon. Tillage and Pasturage are the two breasts of the State.— Sully. CH: B. WILLIAMS, Editor and Proprietor. FRANK G. RUFFIN, Co-Editor. New Series. RICHMOND, VA., DECEMBER 1869. Vol. Ill-No. 12. Virginia State Agricultural Society. The Ninth Annual cattle show and fair of this Society, after a suspension of nine years, was duly and solemnly inaugurated with prayer, by the Rev. J. L. M. Curry, D. D., on Tuesday morning the 2d of November, 1869. The President then offered in touching tones of good feeling and kindness the following ADDRESS OF WELCOME. " Fellozv-citizens,— Allow me to congratulate you on the evidences of the vitality and spirit of our people as witnessed on this most highly interesting occasion. " The extent and variety of improved breeds of stock, the large collection of useful machinery and agricultural implements, together with the attractive exhibition of household and domestic manufac- tures, and the immense number of specimens of valuable minerals and agricultural productions, cannot fail to command the admira- tion of visitors from other sections, and to impress them most favor- ably with the vast resources of our State, and also to inspire all the eons of Virginia, whether native or adopted, with fresh hopes for the future growth and prosperity of this glorious old Common- wealth. 706 THE SOUTHERN December " I commend to your careful examination every article here on exhibition in, the hope that you may be able to find much that will lessen your labor and increase your profits. " It is now nine years since the Virginia State Agricultural Society held a Fair and Cattle Show, and may we not reasonably hope that the revival of this time-honored Society, with its benefi- cial means may be the instrument of giving a new impulse to the agricultural interest of our State and develop the way by which many a rich storehouse of minerals will be open to increase our wealth and population ? This is to me a most interesting subject, but it is not my purpose now to do more than to express my grat- ification at the successful efforts of the Executive Committee as pre- sented in the exhibition before you, and to give you a cordial greeting. "It gives me pleasure to extend to each and all of this immense multitude a most hearty welcome ; and to those of our fellow-citi- zens, who come from other States, I would extend a thrice hearty welcome. We need more population and more capital to convert into profit and usefulness the vast resources of our State, and I hope that one of the results of this exhibition will be to attract here large accessions of both. " To you, ladies, I would not only extend a most cordial welcome, but I would most heartily thank you for gracing this occasion with your presence, as nothing can prosper that does not command the approving smiles of woman. At the close of the President's address the fair was open to the examination of the multitude found in attendance, whose surprise and admiration were raised to the highest pitch at the number and variety of useful and elegant articles on exhibition, and whose socirl enjoyments were heightened by the constantly recurring re-unions of old and long separated friends, some of them accompanied with ebullitions of feeling so touching and tender, as to cause many a manly heart "to turn aside, to hide the flood that in his 'een was swelling." GENERAL NOTICES. secretary's office. The Secretary's office in this city will be opened from 9 o'clock this morning for the sale of annual and life memberships, and the office at the Fair Grounds will be open during the day for exhibitors. Mr. James Chamberlayne will also be at the office at the Fair Grounds during the day for the purpose of issuing certificates to the members of the State Central Agricultural Society. 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 707 PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY. The members of the Executive Committee were requested to report themselves at 9 A. M. at the Secretary's office, on the Fair Grounds to review the books for the judges, to fill vacancies in the judges from the by-standers or others, as required by the resolutions of the 21st September, 1869. The following members were assigned to these duties — viz : Class I. Essays— F. G. Ruffin. Class II. Cattle— S. W. Ficklin. Class III. Horses, &c. — R. B. Haxall. Class IV. Sheep, &c— J. Cloyd. Class V. Swine— J. Cloyd. Class VI. Poultry— J. M. McCue. Class VII. Farm Products — R. E. Haskins. Class VIII. Domestic Departments — W. T Walker. Class IX. Household Manufactures — F. N. Watkins. Class X. Ladies' Fancy and Ornamental Work — F. N. Watkins. Class XI. Agricultural Department — W. C. Knight. Class XII. Farm Dwellings— E. Ruffin. Class XIII. Minerals— R. W. N. Noland. Class XIV. Fine Arts — J. Lyons. Class XV. Miscellaneous — L. E. Harvie. Judges are urged to attend to the their duties promptly at 9 A. M. of each day. EXHIBITION OF HORSES. The public exhibition of horses takes place at 1 o'clock in front of the yublic stand on the mile track. PLOUGHING MATCH. The ploughing match for the best ploughman, &c, has been arranged to come off on the farm of William Shepperson, on the Broad-Street road above the Baptist College, on the left hand, this Bide of the Fair Grounds, from 12 to 3 o'clock, and competitors under section 12 were notified to be promptly on the ground, or they would be ruled out. 6EKESAL MEETING. The general meeting of the Society took place at the Hall of the House of Delegates at 8 o'clock in the evening. The following annual report of the Society was submitted and received : At this, the largest meeting of the Virginia State Agricultural Soci- 708 THE SOUTHERN [December ety since the war, it is proper briefly to inform the members what has been done since the last show and fair, which was held in 1860. During the war, of course, there could be no show or exhibition. All that could be done was to protect the interests of the Society. This was done by the (then) President, Mr. John R. Edmunds, of Halifax, who, elected in 1859, held over during the war, and, by special request of the Executive Committee, until Mr. Willoughby Newton, his successor under the Constitution, could take his place ; and by Mr. Charles B. Williams, then and until recently Secretary of the Society. And it is gratifying to repeat, what has been already stated, that the joint efforts of the President, Secretary, and Executive Committee, succeeded in preserving intact the property which the Society had entrusted to their keeping. In January, 1869, an attempt was made to have a general meet- ing of the Society for several important purposes ; and among them to take into consideration the propriety of purchasing a lot of ground on which to hold the future exhibitions of the Society. The property at present held by the Society, and which has been viewed by the members to-day, was offered for sale, and the Execu- tive Committee wished to be instructed by the Society as to the purchase. A quorum did not attend ; but the sense of the informal meeting confirmed the Executive Committee in the action to which they were predisposed, and they took the responsibility of making the purchase on the terms and with the means already announced. The bargain was completed in the spring of 1868. In the month of January, 186y, a meeting of the Society was held, and the action of the committee was then fully sanctioned. At that meeting it was determined to hold a Fair and Exhibition this fall, and the following officers were elected : President : William T. Sutherlin, Danville. Vice- Presidents : 1st, James Lyons, Richmond ; 2d, W. T. Scott, Charlotte; 3d, Frank G. Ruffin, Chesterfield; 4th, R. Bar- ton Haxall, Richmond ; 5th, S. W. Ficklin, Albemarle ; 6th, Ed- mund Ruffin, Jr., Hanover ; 7th, Lewis E. Harvie, Amelia 8th, J. Marshall McCue, Augusta. Secretary and Treasurer : Charles B. Williams. [The President and Vice-Presidents are ex officio members of the Executive Committee.] Executive Committee : Richard Irby, Richmond ; William C. Knight, Richmond* R. H. Dulany, Loundon ; R. W.N. Noland, Albemarle ; F. N. Watkins, Prince Edward ; A. H. Drewry, Charles 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 709 Citv ; William Martin, Henry ; Richard E. Haskins, Brunswick ; Franklin Stearns, Richmond ; Dr. W. T. Walker, Goochland. Subsequently, upon the resignation of Mr.' Ruffin, Mr. Joseph Cloyd, of Pulaski, was elected in his place as one of the Vice-Pres- idents of the Society ; and afterwards, upon the resignation of Mr. Scott, of Charlotte, Mr. F. G. Ruffin was re-elected to a place in the Executive Committee on the 18th of February. Mr. Charles B. Williams, under the pressure of declining health, resigned the office of secretary and treasurer, which he had filled acceptably to the Society for many years ; and the Executive Committee, reluct- antly accepting his resignation, appointed in his place Mr. Egbert G. Leigh. The general action of the Executive Committee appears before you in the results of this exhibition ; and the details of their labors have been published, as they occurred, in the papers of the city of Richmond. Beyond that, it is only necessary to state that a trial of reapers and mowers (single and combined), and other cognate implements, was held at Westover, the plantation of Major A. H. Drewry, in Charles City county, on the 9th and 10th of June last, under the auspices of the Society, with results which will be announced in the publication of the awards at the present meeting. The scarcity of money and the late very severe drought have operated a very serious impediment to the efforts of the committee. But the loss therefrom has been generously supplied by the Common Council of the city of Richmond and by the citizens generally, who have proved themselves, as heretofore, equal to the demand upon their enlightened public spirit and their hospitality. The life-members of the late Central Agricultural Society were admitted by a vote of the Virginia Agricultural Society, at their meet- ing in February, 1869, to an honorary participation in their affairs. It affords the committee great pleasure to be able to congratulate the societies of various parts of the State on the successful agricul- tural fairs and exhibitions that have been held ; and* the hope is cherished more confidently than ever that the county and district societies can be so arranged as to affiliate with this Society as the parts of one whole. The details of such a union would be out of place in this report ; but it is thought that its establishment will be productive of signal benefit to all the interests of the State. The accounts of the treasurer are fully made out and balanced to the 80th ultimo; but the usual transcript is not presented here- with because of the recent illness of the treasurer and the pressure 710 THE SOUTHERN [December of official business on him since his recovery. But the books are ready for inspection, if it is deemed desirable by the Society to have a statement from them. After this, Governor Smith addressed the meeting upon the sub- ject of agriculture. He was followed by Mr. Lyons, Major Noland, and others. The meeting then adjourned until 8 o'clock to-morrow evening. GENERAL MEETING IN THE HALL OF HOUSE OF DELEGATES, NOV. 8D, 1869. The use of the Hall was, during the earlier portion of this eve- ning, devoted to the transaction of the business of the third annual meeting of the Virginia Horticultural and Pomological Society. The proceedings of this meeting will be found published in their place in this number of the Southern Planter and Farmer. The meeting then resolved itself into a joint meeting of the two Societies, Major Sutherlin in the Chair. Hon. Horace Capron, Commissioner of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, expressed his thanks for the honor conferred upon him, but declined to speak. Mr. Hill Carter, of Charles City, being called for, came to the stand, and said that his first advice to young men was to select good lands, and then to cultivate them well ; but the main point was to know how to get good lands. In his experience the good lands had to support the poor. The James River lands are the best in the whole country. Success in agriculture depends on in- dustry and economy. Chocolate lands with a sufficient ferriginous element in them are the best. Mr. Saunders, experimental gardener at Washington, being called on, stated that his business here at present was to make a collection of Virginia fruits, and to make inquiries as to the capacity of the State as a fruit growing country. Many inquiries had been made in regard to it. He had recently remarked at a pomological society, that Virginia was a better apple-growing State than New York. He had been trying for a long time to convince the people of this country that the grape required just such a climate as is found on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge, in Virginia — a long, warm, genial summer. The wine grapes are in greater perfection here than anywhere else in the country. Fungoid growth had been a great drawback in the raising of these vines, and the lands on which the leaves do not mildew will be found near the first belt in your mountains. General J. D. Imboden stated that there was a club in New 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 711 York — the "New York Fruit-Growers' Club r ' — one of whom (Col. Williams) was in the room ; and being called for, gave a very inter- esting sketch of the Society. His remarks were interesting and well received. Major Noland introduced Dr. Oliver, of England, who also made a very interesting address. Dr. Antisell, of the Agricultural Bureau, was called on, and re- plied in a practical and interesting address. Other gentlemen spoke, and — the Society adjourned. GENERAL MEETING AT THE BROAD STREET METHODIST CHURCH, NOV. 4TH, 1869. The primary object of this meeting was to hear the Annual Address by Colonel John S. Preston, of Columbia, S. C, and accordingly the members of the Society, together with a very large and select audience, assembled to hear him. The orator, who is a gentleman of very commanding appearance, was listened to with great attention, and delivered an address full of classic eloquence, and which was made doubly interesting by the earnest and beautiful delivery of the speaker. He reviewed in the liveliest manner the noble efforts of our an- cestors in the establishment of the right of self-government and the suppression of tyranny, and pointed to the duty of the present generation in the accomplishment of the glorious future promised to Virginia. He spoke for about an hour and a half, and kept his audience very much interested. At the conclusion of the address, on motion of Hon. James Lyons, Resolved, That the thanks of the meeting be tendered General John S. Preston, of S. C, the selected orator on the occasion, for the able and eloquent address delivered by him before the Annual meeting of the Society to-night, and that he be requested to furnish a copy for publication — which resolution was unanimously adopted. PRESENTATION OF PLATE. Next in order came the very interesting ceremony of the presen- tation of a testimonial to Major A. H. Drewry by the guests at the field trial of reapers and mowers at Westover. The presentation speech was made by Major James Bruster, of Baltimore, who expressed the thanks of the company to Major Drewry for the generous hospitality he had extended to them during their stay at Westover, and the commendable interest he had shown in the agri- cultural welfare of Virginia. After other appropriate remarks, the speaker handed him a handsome silver salver, which was one of 712 THE SOUTHERN [December the most tastefully executed things of the kind we have ever seen. Upon it was inscribed — " Testimonial to Major A. H. Drewry by the exhibitors and guests at the great field trial of mowers and reapers at Westover, June 9th, 10th, and 11th, 1869. James Bruster, ^ John R. Chapin, V Committee. M. B. Riggs, J Tendered in compliment to the cordial welcome and generous hospitality received at his hands." Major Drewry responded in a most appropriate manner, and with sentiments worthy of a son of Virginia so active in the endeavor to secure her practical restoration and prosperity. At the conclusion of the presentation speeches the Society pro- ceeded with the remaining business. The report of the committee on the propriety of amending the Constitution was called for. Mr. Lyons, from the committee, stated that the report had been mislaid, yet he could recite the amendments they proposed, and proceeded to do so, as follows: Section 2. Strike out " at such time and place as may be designated, " &c, and insert " at their Fair Grounds, near Richmond." Section 3, article 3, "amended by declaring members of the State Central Society life members of this Society." Objection was made to considering the matter without the report ; and furthermore, to considering amendments that might conflict with the charter, a copy of which was not in the archives of the Society, and the subject was postponed till the next annual meeting. The election of officers being next in order, a committee was appointed, on motion of Mr. Ravenscroft Jones, to make nomina- tions, which soon brought in a report that was unanimously adopted. This report nominated for re-election all the old officers save Wm. Martin, of Henry, as members of the Executive Committee, instead of whom they nominated Dr. W. C. Staples, of Patrick. Mr. Richard Irby, of Richmond, at his own request, was excused from serving, and General Joseph R. Anderson was put in his place. So the officers thus. elected are as follows: President, — William T. Sutherlin. Vice Presidents, — James Lyons, Joseph Cloyd, F. G. Ruffin, R. B. Haxall, S. W. Ficklin, Edmund Ruffin, Jr., Lewis E. Harvie, and J. Marshall McCue. Executive Committee, — Joseph R. Anderson, W. C. Knight, R. H. Dulany, R. W. N. Noland, F. N. Watkins, A. H. Drewry, 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 713 Dr. W. C. T. Staples, R. E. Haskins, Franklin Stearns, and Dr. William T. Walker. Secretary and Treasurer, — E. G. Leigh. The election was by acclamation and unanimous. Major Sutherlin thanked the Society for re-electing him. The honor was one he had until lately intended to have declined. It would be accepted at great inconvenience and a serious sacrifice to himself; but his objections had yielded to the solicitations and argu- ments of friends, and he determined that if the Society desired his services to acquiesce, and labor with it another year. Major S. went on to say that the programme for the next Fair must be vigor- ously carried out, and he urged farmers generally to give every aid in their power to the cause. He meant to call upon them, and he expected that all who con- sented to serve in any capacity, especially on a committee, would do so with energy and good faith. They should decline to serve if they did not mean to do this. The Society wanted no " yea nay " men. He meant to hold all responsible, and he hoped in turn that they would hold him responsible. On motion of Mr. F. G. Ruffin, the thanks of the Society were voted to the citizens of Richmond for the liberality with which they had contributed out of their scant means to defray the expenses of the Fair ; also, for the hospitable manner in which they had enter- tained so many visitors to the Fair ; to the manufacturers inside and out of the city for the contributions they had made to the exhi- bition ; to those citizens who had contributed mineral specimens, which showed the various resources of the State ; and to the rail- roads and steamboats for the liberal regulations they had carried out with reference to passengers to the Fair, and to articles intended for exhibition. The Society, by unanimous vote, thanked the President for the able, sagacious, and energetic manner in which he presided over its affairs. By unanimous vote the Society thanked the Chief Marshal, Col. C. Q. Tompkins, and his aids, for the efficient and considerate man- ner in which they had enforced the regulations of the Society and preserved the order and decorum of the exhibition and proceedings on the grounds. Resolved, That the thanks of the Society are hereby tendered to Messrs. John H. Tyler & Son for the beautiful flag they presented to the Society. 714 THE SOUTHERN [December Mr. Thomas Branch, of Richmond, was accorded a few minutes to express his objection to the trials of speed of quick draught horses on the Fair Grounds. This he did in very good temper ; after which, the Society adjourned sine die. OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE Schedule Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Annual Exhibition of the VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, HELD AT THE FAIR GROUNDS, WEAR RICHMOND VIRGINIA, November 2, 3, 4, and 5, 1869. CLASS II— Section 1. CATTLE DEPARTMENT. Short Horns of Native Stock. 13. Best bull 3 years old or upwards, S. W. Ficklin, " Melodion," $30 16. Best bull 2 years old and under three, John Trimble, " Sweepstakes," 25 19. Best bull 1 year old and under, A. Lovel, " R. E. Lee," 10 20. Second best do., J. B. Newman, " Burlington," 5 21. Third best do., Frank Robertson, "J. E. Stewart," certificate, (worthy of premium.) 22. Best cow 3 years old or upwards, A. Lovel, " Pearl," 30 23. Second best do., S. W. Ficklin, " Red Rose," 15 24. Third best do., " " Certificate. 25. Best cow or heifer 2 years old and under 3, S. W. Ficklin, " Aubit " 2d 20 26. Second best do., do. " Red Rose " 3d 10 27. Third best do., (certificate) do. "White Rose" 3d CLA.SS II— Section 2. Devons of Native Stock. 56. Best bull 2 years old and under three, Dr. Geo. B. Dillard, 57. Second best do., do. 69. Best bull 1 year old and under, do. 60. Second best do., do. 62. Best cow 3 years old or upwards, do. 63. Second best do., do. Section 3. Ayr shires of Native Stock. 73. Best bull 3 years old or upwards, J. S. Hardaway, Amelia county, $30 82. Best cow 3 years old or upwards, F. T. Isbell, Richmond, 30 Alderneys of Native Stock. 93. Best bull 3 years old or upwards, R. Hill Carter, Albemarle county, $30 94. Second best do., E. D. Eacho, Henrico county, 16 Herod," $25 Hero," 10 Braros," 10 Medox," 5 Norma," 30 Fancy," 15 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 715 96. Best bull 2 years old and under three, Albert Aiken, Henrico county, 25 97. Second best, James Lyons, Heurico county, 10 102. Best cow three years old or upwards, E. D. Eacho, Henrico county, 25 108. Best heifer under 2 years old, " " " " 10 Section 4. Diary. 113. For best cow of any breed, Dr. George B. Dillard, " Norma," $30 114. Second best do., H„ Vernon, (Durham and Alderney,) 20 115. Third best do., H. Massie, (red cow, 6 years,) 10 GRADE CATTLE. MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT. For best Milch cow, H. Massie, Charlottesville, $15 For second best do., H. Vernon, Wytheville, 10 For best bull, J. R. Woods, Albemarle, 15 For second best do., Frank S. Robertson, 10 i The committee recommend Discretionary Premium to Mr. H. Massie, of Char- lottesville, for his Grade Durham cow; and Discretionary Premium to S. S. Bradford for his Grade cow. Also, Discretionary Premium to J. G. Jefferson, for Short Horn. Section 6. Fat Stock. 118. Best fat bullock over 5 years old, Joseph Cloyd, $30 119. Second best fat bullock over 5 years old, M. White, Certificate. 120. Best fat bullock under 5 years old, W. A. Ruff, 30 121. Second best fat bullock under 5 years old, W. A. Ruff, Certificate. 122. Best fat cow or heifer, " " 30 123. Second best fat cow or heifer, " " Certificate. 124. Best pen of fat sheep, 3 or more, Dr. John R. Woods, 10 125. Second best, do., C. R. Boulware, Certificate. 126. Best slaughtered muttou, J. B. Townley, 5 127. Best pen fat hogs, 3 or more, L. S. Macon, (4 hogs.) 10 128. Second best, do., " " " 5 HORSE DEPARTMENT. CLASS III— Section 1. HORSES, ASSES, AND MULES. Thorough Breds. 129. Best stallion 4 years old or upwards, Thos. W. Doswell, Richmond, "Orion," $50 130. Second best, Col. James Cockran, Culpeper, "Engineer," 20 131. Best entire colt, 3 years old and under four, Thos. W. Doswell, Richmond, 11 Edenton," 25 133. Best entire colt, 2 years old and under three, A. Seddon Jones, Orange county, " Oma," 15 134. Second best, S. W. Ficklin, Albemarle, "Florist," 5 135. Best entire colt, 1 year old and under two, Chastain White, Hanover Co., "Planet," 10 137. Best brood mare 4 years old or upwards, Thomas W. Doswell, " Nina," 20 138. Second best, Chastain White, " Deucalia," 10 139. Best filly 3 years old and under 4, J. L. Carrington, "Ada Washington," 15 716 THE SOUTHERN [December 141. Best filly 2 years old and under three, J. L. Carrington, " Chestnut Filly," 15 143. Best filly 1 year old and under two, Thos. W. Doswell, " Wine Sap," 10 144. Second best, " " "Virginia Dare," 5 Special certificate of merit awarded to "Red Eye, Jr.," entered by W. T. John- son ; " Granite," by S. W. Ficklin ; " Sultan," by W. T. Sutherlin ; " Gipsey Chief," by T. A. Brander ; " John Letcher," by J. L. Carrington, and " Daisey," by S. W. Ficklin. In addition, the chairman most respectfully submits that " Sweet Briar" and " Rose," two mares, the first aged 13 years, and the other 4 years, were on the ground, but were not regularly entered by their owner, Maj. W. T. Sutherland, and. in consequence were not exhibited to our committee; but they have since been ex- amined by the undersigned, and he takes the liberty of making honorable mention of them for their high forms, blood, and beauty, and he recommends that medals be awarded to each of them. (Signed,) E. A. RAWLINGS, Chairman. Section 2. Roadsters — Adapted to Quick Light Draught. 145. Best stallion 4 years old or upwards, Thomas Brown, "Mohawk," $50 146. Second best, S. W. Ficklin, "Abdalla," 20 147. Best entire colt, 3 years old and under four, S. W. Ficklin, "Albanian," 25 149. Best entire colt, 2 years old and under three, C. W. Beale, "Exchequer," 20 153. Best brood mare 4 years old or over, Alexander Kerr, "Lady Harvey," 20 154. Second best, R. B. Haxhall, "Olympia," 10 155. Best filly 3 years old and under four, B. H. Warthen, "Florance Bell," 15 157. Best filly 2 years old and under three, R. B. Haxall, "Treasure," 10 159. Best filly 1 year old and under two, Alex. Kerr, "Bell of the South," 10 Roadsters — Adapted to Quick Coach Draught. 162. Second best stallion 4 years old or upwards, Dr.W. C. Archer, "Randolph," $20 171. Best Filly 3 years old and under four, R. H. Warthen, "Florance Bell," 15 Section 3. Saddle — Adapted to the Breeding of Improved Riding Horses. 177. Best stallion 4 years old or over, S. W. Ficklin, "Granite," $50 178. Second best, W. B. Buck, "Tom Telegraph," (superb,) 20 185. Best brood mare 4 years old or over, W. T. Johnson, "Lady Lightfoot," 20 186. Second best, Dr. C. Hancock, "Fashion," 10 187. Best filly 3 years old and under four, J. J. Parkins, "Rosa Alba," 15 188. Second best, G. H. Dillard, "Albine," 5 190. Second best filly 2 years old and under three, R. B. Haxall, "Treasure," 5 Section 4. Heavy Draught. 193. Best stallion 4 years old or over, Clinebell & Carson, "Jim Cobhain," $50 194. Second best, S. W. Ficklin, "The Colonel," 20 204. Best filly 2 years old and under three, R. B. Haxhall, "Giantess," 10 206. Best filly 1 year old and under two, A. J. Byue, "Fanny," 10 Section 5. Matched Horses in Harness, accustomed to be used together as such in pairs, for Quick Light Draught. 207. Best pair mares or geldings, 20 [The committee was equally divided in opinion between the comparative merits 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 71 7, of E. M. Cardozo's chesnut pair and J. B. Davis' bay pair, and do therefore recom. mend a division of the premium between these two gentlemen, as provided for by the rules of the Society. Matched Horses in Harness, accustomed to be used as such in pairs, for Quick Coach Draught. 208. Best pair mares or geldings, J. L. Carrington, "Gray and Brown," $20 Saddle Horses under the Saddle. 209. Best mares or geldings, Taylor & Foster, Charlottesville, "Gray Gelding," $20 210. Second best, Isaac J. Parkins, Augusta, "Humbug," (form and action to be considered,) 10 Ponies and Horsemanship. 211. Best pony ridden by a lad of 15 yeais of age, the horsemanship also to be considered, Wm. M. Ledley, "Brown Pony," Fancy Riding Bridle* 212. Second best, C. S. Smith, "Indian Pony," (ridden by Willie Glenn,) Fancy Whip. Section 6. Mules and Jacks. 213. Best jack, C. T. Smith, "Brigham Young," (8 years,) $40 215. Best jennet, W. B. Williams, "Jenny Brown," (3 years,) 20 219. Best mule colt 1 year old, (foaled in Virginia,) M. J. Gale, "Kit," 10 Section 7. Trials of Speed. 221. First day— Premium $200 — mile heats to harness. Open to horses, mares, and geldings. Time not to exceed 2:55. First premium awarded to D. T. Harvey's "Flyaway," $110 Second " " J. E. Paxon's "Twist," 60 No entry for third premium. 222. Same day -For pacers — Premium $100 — mile heats to harness. First premium awarded to J. T. Carrier's mare "Fanny Baker," $60 Second " " Wm. Wall's horse "Red Bird," 25 No third entry. 223. Second day — Premium $600 — mile heats, best three in five to harness. Open to all trotters. Time not to exceed 2:40. If three or more start, the second horse to receive $103 of the premium. Awarded to Mr. Doble's horse "Hotspur," $600 Only two horses starting. 224. Same day — Second premium, $75 — mile heats. For colts and fillies 3 years old and under five years. Awarded to Mr. Bradshaw's "Stonewall," $ 75 225. Third day — First premium $100 — mile heats for double teams. Awarded to J. E. Faxon's "Twist" and mate, 100 226. Same day — Second premium $150 — mile heats, best three in five to harness for horses mares, or geldings over four and under nine years old. Time not to exceed 3:05. Awarded to Mr. Bradshaw's "Virginia Girl," $150 227. Fourth day — First premium $200 — mile heats, for trotters with running mates, First premium to D. T. Harvey's "Flyaway" and mate, $120 Second premium to J. E. Paxon's "Twist" and mate, 80 228. Same day — Second premium $75 — mile heats to harness, for colts or fillies 3 years old and under five years. Time not to exceed 3:35. Awarded to Edmund Bossieux's "Lizzie Lee," $75 718 THE SOUTHERN [-December CLASS IV— Section I. SHEEP. Fine Wools of native stock, including pure bred Spanish, Sazon, French and Silesian Merinos. 229. Best ram, S. S. Bradford, Culpepper. $15 230. Second best " » 8 231. Best pen of ewes, 3 in number, " " 20 232. Second best do., " « 10 233. Best pen of lambs (ram) 3 in number, " " 10 235. Best pen of ewe lambs, 3 in number, " " 10 236. Second best do., " " 5 239. Best fleece of fine wool grown in Va., " " 10 Fine wool grades, including crosses of above. 240. Best pen of ewes, 3 in number, S. S. Bradford, Culpepper $15 241. Second best do., •« " 10 242. Best pen of ewe lambs, 3 in number, " " 10 Section 3. Middle Wool of Pure Native stock including South Downs, Oxford Downs, and other pure breeds of Middle Wool. 243. Best ram, J. R. Woods, Albemarle. $16 245. Best pen of ewes, 3 in number, " " 20 246. Second best, do., " " 10 247. Best pen of lambs (ram), 3 iu number, " " 10 249. Best pen of ewe lambs, three in number, " " 10 250. Second best do., " " 6 251. Best imported ram, " «« 20 Section 3 Long Wools of Native Stock, including Bakewell or Leicester, Cotswold, or New Oxfordshire and Lincoln. 254. Best ram, Edward Hicks, West Chester Pa., ''Cotswold." $15 255. Second best, J. M. Pratt, West Chester, Pa,, "Cotswold." 8 256. Best pen of ewes, 3 in number, W. F. & M. Painter, West Chester, Pennsylvania, "Cotswold," 20 257. Second best do., W. F. & M. Painter, West Chester Pa M "Cotswold." 10 558. Best pen of lambs, (ram), 3 in number, J. Newman, Orange, "Cotswold." 10 260. Best pen of ewe lambs, 3 in number, " " " 10 262. Best imported ram, Edward Hicks, West Chester, Pa. 20 263. Best imported ewe, J. M. Pratt, " " 20 CLASS V— Section 1. BW1NE. Large breeeds, including Chester^ Russia, Bedford, Waburn, Grazier, By field, and all crosses thereof. 265. Best boar 2 years old and over, James C. Sprigg $15 267. Best boar under 2 years old, E. R. Ashbride, Pa., "Jim Burns." 01 268 Second best do, L. S. Irvine, "Goggio," 5 269. Best breeding sow over 2 years old, L. S. Irvine, " Royall" 15 270. Second best do^A. P. Rowe, "Queen." 10 271. Best breeding sow under two years old, W. S. &. M. Painter, Pa. 10 273. Best sow and pigs, A. P. Rowe, "Beauty." 15 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 719 Small breeds, including Neapolitan, Suffolk, Sussex, Essex, Berkshire, Chinese, improved Hampshire and their crosses. 275. Best boar 2 years old and over, A. P. Rowe, "Suffolk." $15 277. Best boar under 2 years old, Dr. F. J. Wooldridge, "Essex." 10 278. Second best do, A. P. Rowe, "Rad," " 5 281. Best breeding sow under 2 years old, L. S. Irvine, "Lady Bly." 15 CLASS VI— Section 1. POULTRY. Chickens. 285. Best Bramab Pootras, cock and two hens, G. T. Rowe Fredericksburg $5 290. Best White-faced Black Spanish, cock and two hens, Dr. Cullen, Hanover \ 5 297. Best Bantam, white, cock and two hens, W. S Chandler, 5 297. Best Bantam, black, cock and two hens, S. C. Sheppard. 6 299. Best Bantam, game, cock and two hens, W. S. Chandler. 5 300. Best Dominique, cock and two bens, J. S. Baird. 5 304. Best Leghorns (white) cock and two hens, G. T. Rowe, 5 305. Game, cock and two hens, W. S. Chandler. 5 306. Best variety exhibited by one party, W. S. Chandler. 5 Ducks, Geese; Turkeys, Pea Fowls, Guinea Fowls, and Pigeons. 308. Best pair Rouen Ducks (male and female), D. S. Irvine. 5 310. Best pair Muscovy Ducks (male and female), J. F. Antony. 6 811. Best pair Bremen Geese (male and female), L. S. Irvine. 5 312. Best pair Hong Kong or African Geese (male and female), W. S. Chandler. 5 314. Best pair White or Colored Swan Geese (male anl female), John Woodworth 6 315. Best pair Turkeys, common or crossed, L. S Irvine. 5 316. Best pair Turkeys, wild, crested, or any improved breed, S. W. Ficklin. 5 317. Best pair Pea Fowls (male and female). L. S. Irvine. 5 318. Best pair Guinea Fowls (male and female), " 5 820. Best display of Poultry of all sorts, " 10 CLASS VIII— Section 2. FARM PRODUCTS. 323. Best fancy wrapper leaf, growth of '68, J. R. Vernon, Pittsylvania Co. 20 Section 3. 324 Best, specimen of manufactured tobacco for general homa consumption, Certificate of Merit, T. C. Williams & Co., Richmond, Va. 325. Best specimen smoking tobacco, Certificate of Merit, John W. Car- roll, Lynchburg. For "Lone Jack." Best Va. made Cigars, Complimentary Certificate, C. C. Werteubaker, Charlottesville. Section 4. 323. Best barrel flour, H. L. Dabney, King William. $10 829. Best bushel white corn, in ear or on stalk, P. T. Atkinson 10 332. Be3t bushel oats, H. L. Opie, Augusta. 6 833. Best bushel Bailey, W. S- Edmund, Henrico. 5 834. Bale cut Hay, T. A. Brander, Richmond Certificate, Section 5. 841. Best bale of cured sumac Premiums divided between M. Myers & Co., W. H. McCormick, Rd., and J. G. Hercamp, Fredericksburg. 10 720 THE SOUTHERN [December 846. Best bib of broom con, T. W. Hoeninger, Henrico. 5 342. Best bu hel of Grouad Pea?, P. T. Atkinson. 10 CLASS VIII— Section 1. DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. 847. Be3t specimen fresh butter coc le. s than 10 lbs., Mr3. W. T. Walker, Gcoehland, Va. $ 5 848. Second best do. do., Cer ifbate, Mrs. T. J. Anderson, Montgomery, Va. 351. Best cheese not le3s than 20 lbs., Virginia make, J. J. Parkins, Augusta. 15 352. Second be-t do., Certificate, D. P. Snapp, Glade Spring. 353. Best peck dried apples, Mrs. Stringfellow, Hanover. 5 354. Best peck dried Peaches " «' 5 855. Best peak dried small fruit?, Mrs. R. M. Courtney, Henrico 5 357. Best bacon ham cured by exhibitor, with written statement of process of curing and cooking, Mrs. A M. Morris?, Hanover. 10 358. Best specimea of honey, taken without killing the bees, and hive described, A. S. Maddox, Chesterfi Id. 5 859. Be3t specimen of appla cider, Mrs. S. W. Ficklin, Charlottesville 5 CLASS IX.— Section 1. ' HOUSEHOLD MANUFACTURES. 361. Best bed quilt, Mrs. C. D. Taylor. $5 362. Second best do., Mrs. J. T. Ph.llips. 3 363. Best counterpane, Mrs. J. R. Keer. 6 864. Second best do., Mrs. J. R. Alexandria. 3 365. Bett pair home-made b'anke's, Mrs. J. M. Vest. 5 867. Best home-aade rug, Miss L. Nelson. 3 368. Best fine long jam hose (pair), Mrs. A. M. William-on. 5 369. Best fine long cotton hose, Mrs. J. R. Harding. 5 370. Best half hose, cotton, Miss. Betsy Hill. 5 871. Best knitted worsted or yarn shawl, from yarn prepared at home, Miss A. N. Moore. 3 372. Best knitted worsted or yarn hood, from yarn prepired at home, Mrs. J. T. Rodgers. 2 373. Best home male shirt, Miss M. Vannerson, 3 379. Best home made family breal.Mrs. L. C. McDowell. 5 880. Best home male pound or sponge cake, Miss Carrie Eiaford. 4 883. Best anl largest variety home-made preserves, Mrs. R. A. Mayo. 6 384. Best and largest vaiiety home made fruit jelly, Mrs. R. B. Snead. 3 385. Best and largest variety home-made pickles, Mrs. J. R. Branch, 8 886. Best catsup, either tomato, v alrjut or mushroom, Mrs. A.E. Kirtfoot. 5 887. Best five pounds homemade family scap, the process to be described in writing by exhibitor. 5 888. Best specimen cf white or scarlet flannel, from wool grown and made at home, L. A. CuDuingiam. 8 CLASS X— Section 1. LADIES' FANCY AND ORNAMENTAL WORK. 889. Best specimen of embroidery, Mrs. E. Sparkawk, $8 890. Second best, Mrs. S. E. Crump, 6 891. Best specimen of worsted work, Miss Alexina Pecor, 8 392. Second best, Mrs. Ballard, 6 393. Best pecimen of crochet work, Mrs. Tunstall, 8 1869.] PLANTER AND FARMER. 721 394. Second be*-t, P. A. Welford, 6 395. Rest specimen of shell work, Mrs. Walter Coles, 8 896. Second best, Miss Ella F. Smith, 6 . 397. Best specimen of leather work, Mrs. M. Rosenbaum, 8 398. Best specimen of needle work, Mrs. James M Vest, 8 399. Most extensive variety of useful, ornamental and fancy work, not excluding articles which may have hid premiums awarded them under the above specifications, Mrs. Cuas. Harrison, a premium of 10 CLASS Xl-Section 1. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Trial of Reapers, Mowers, §c. 400. For the best combined reaper and mower, " Wood's Combined Reaper and Mower," $50 401. For the best reaping machine, " New Yorker," 50 402. For the best mowing machine, "Climax," 30 408. For the best hay tedder, Bullard Hay Tedder, 25 404. For the best hay rake, " " Bake, 10 405. For the best wheat gleaner " " Gleaner, 10 406. For the best grain cradle, Palmer & Turpiu, 3 la addition to the above premiums, diplomas or medals may be awarded, at the discretion of the committee. Medal to " Wood's Buckeye & Cayuga Chief" Rake. " '• Kirby Buckeye Reaper & Mower. " " Johnson & Excelsior. Section 3. Drills, Broad Casters $c. 422. For the best drilling - machine for grain and grass seed, "Bickford & Huff- man's Drill," by R. F. Harriss. $25 423. For the best machine for broadcasting grain and grass seed, Bean,^ Kolp & Co., 20 424. For the best corn planter, (no name), 10 425. For the best attachment to drill for distributing guano and other fertil- izers, Watt & Knight, 10 427, For the best machine for sowing and covering corn at or immedi;itftly following the last tillage, either with or without guano, Bean, Kolp &Co., 10 Section 4. Threshing Machine, fyc. 428. For the best horse power, J. W. Cardwell & Co., Richmond, , $25 430. For the best machine combined for threshing, separating ■end cleaning, •i divided between Westenham, N. Y., and Cardwell & Co., 50 431. For the best thresher and straw carrier, H. M. Smith & Co., Richmond, ':• 20 432. For the best fan mill, divided between Montgomery & Co., and the " Tripple Screen, Dixie," 10 ! 436. For the best machine for drilling and cleaning clover seed, James Bruster, Raltimore, ;30 \ 433. For best p'an+ation platform scales, H. \\. Smith & Co., Rlchm ud, VOL. Ill — 16 10 j 722 THE SOUTHREN [December Section 5. Hay Press, $c. 440. For the best hay press, exhibited on the ground, with specimen of work, H. M. Smith & Co., Richmond, $20 441. For the best hay hoisting apparatus, with specimen of work exhibited on the ground, A. I. Nellis, Petersburg, 20 442. For the best sorghum mill, H. M. Smith