/ NINIRINININTANINI NS Cs FIRST | { i a Hi { 1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION " BY THE - oAN FRANCISCO BAY DISTRICT ABRIGULTURAL SOCIETY, TO BE HELD IN THE City of San Francisco, ~ October 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, 1860. 15,000 Dollars and 500 Diplomas, OFFE RED IN PREMIUMS. : : 3 : 5 é s 3 : : TOWNE & BACON, BOOK, CARD AND FANCY JOB PRINTERS, Southwest corner Clay and Sansome Streets. § iii SAN FRANCISCO : 1860. ) Rnrenonrmonrinnd | Se... FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, TO BE HELD IN THE City of San Francisco, October 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 1ith, 1860. 15,000 Dollars and 500. Diplomas, OFFERED IN PREMIUMS. SAN FRANCISCO: TOWNE & BACON, BOOK, CARD AND FANCY JOB PRINTERS, Southwest corner Clay and Sansome Streets. 1860. OoOrerIoERsS OF THE S. £. Bap District Bgricultural Society POR THE YEAR 1860. PRESIDENT, SAMUEL BRANNAN. VICE PRESIDENTS. WM. GREENE, JOHN LEWELLING, W. WADSWORTH, JOHN CUMMING, WM. REYNOLDS, J. L. BURTISS, ‘NATHANIEL JONES, W. N. SLOCUM, GEO. W. CRANE. SECRETARY. FRANK F. FARGO. TREASURER. CHARLES R. BOND. DIRECTORS. JOHN CENTER, MICHAEL HAYES, F. L. A. PIOCHE. EXBCUTIVE COMMITTEE, SAMUEL BRANNAN, JOHN LEWELLING, FRANK F. FARGO, F. L. A. PIOCHE, JOHN CENTER. RULES. Bin I. Fach member of the Society will be furnished with a membership ticket at the office of the Secretary, upon pre- coftation of his certificate of membership, and will be expected to use the same during the Fair, and which shall not be transferable. IL.. Price of single admission to the Fair and Cattle Show, fifty cents. Single admission to both, one dollar. Mem- bership tickets, admitting a gentleman and family to all the exercises at the Hall, and at the Show Ground, five dollars. Clergymen, editors, and delegates from Agricultural Socie- ties, will be presented with a complimentary card of admis- sion, on application to the office of the Secretary, which shall not be transferable. III. All exhibitors who intend to compete for the premiums of the Society, must become members of the same, and have their articles, animals, &c., entered at the office of the Secretary, on the day preceding the opening of the Fair, except at the discretion of the Board. IV. The Society will not be responsible for the omission to exhibit any article or animal not entered strictly in accord- ance with its rules. 4 Y. No article or animal entered for premium, can be removed or taken away, without special permission from the Presi- dent or Secretary, before the close of the exhibition. No premiums will be paid on articles or animals removed in violation of this rule. : VI All articles and animals entered for exhibition must have cards attached, with the names and numbers of the exhib- itors, as entered at the Secretary's desk, together with the name of the county from which they came ; and exhibitors in all cases, must obtain their cards previous to placing their articles or animals on exhibition. ® VII ® Those who wish to offer animals or articles for sale during the Fair, must notify the Secretary of such intention at the time of entering, and have a card attached, with the own- er’s name, price, etc. VIII. The Board of Managers will use every precaution in their power for the safe preservation of all articles and stock on exhibition, but will not be accountable for loss or damage. Exhibitors must give attention to their articles or animals during the Ifair, and at the close of the exhibi- tion attend to their removal. IX. Judges will be selected with reference solely to the high- est order of fitness, provided always that no person will be permitted to act as Judge in the department where he is a competitor. X. In no case can the Judges award special or discretionary premiums, but will recommend to the Board of Managers any articles in their class which they may deem worthy of pees) notice, and for which a premium has not been offered. 5 XL The Judges of animals will have regard to the symmetry, early maturing, thorough breeding and characteristics of the breed which they judge. They will make proper allow- ances for the age, feeding and condition of the animals, ‘especially in the breeding classes, and will not give encour- agement to over-fed animals. ; XH: Authenticated pedigrees will be required for all animals entered as thorough bred. XIII. The Superintendents will attend each set of Judges, in their respective departments, and point out the different animals to be examined ; will attach prize cards to the articles, or flags to the successful animals, after the report of the judges have been made up and delivered to the Chairman of the Board of Managers. XIV. The Judges will withhold premiums on animals or arti- clee which, in their opinion, are not worthy. XV. The Chief Marshall, with efficient aids, will be in attend- ance during the hours of Exhibition, to keep proper order. X'lL Animals, when duly entered, will be well provided for by the Society, without charge to the owner. . XVIL All machines, implements, or other products of mechan- ical art, must be exhibited by their respective makers, or inventors, or improvers, or their assignees, to or for whom only premiums on such articles will be awarded. 6 XVIIL The Chief Marshal will call the Judges at 10 o’ 1 v g o'clock o Friday morning, the fifth of October, assemble them at the Secretary’s room, furnish them with blank books, in which R We rel and to have the Judges conducted y the Assistant Marshals to thei i 3 ye Aa S heir respective departments XIX. Any person who ‘shall a i i £ pproach or interfere with the Committees, with a view to influence their action in their awards, shall be deprived of any b i the action of such ey ii iis fon XX. Any contributor for competiti n) petition who shall h appointed upon a Committee, whose duty it ea examine articles in the class of such contributions, shall vacate his place in the said Committee i i , & shall have power to fill said vacancy. Bd: bis associates XXI. No person shall be appointed . Ye be 2 member of EA upon any Committee unless PREMIUM SCHEDULE. . CasH Premiums will be paid in plate or money, and Agricultural Books will be substituted for Di- plomas, at the option of successful competitors, who must become members of the Society. Class I. Cattle Department. [Regard will be had to the purity of blood, as es- tablished by pedigree, symmetry, size and general characteristics of the several breeds of animals; and the Judges will make proper allowance for age, feed- ing, and other circumstances. They are expressly required mot to give encouragement to over-fed ani- mals in the breeding classes. Exhibitors of thor- ough-bred animals will be required to furnish authen- ticated pedigrees satisfactory to the Judges, in writ- ing, at the time of making their entries. The standard authority in all cases of pedigree of cattle, will be the English and American Herd Books. Exhibitors must come prepared to have their cattle led into the ring when directed so to do by the Superintendent of the Exhibition, precisely at the time specified, and animals not so brought forward will (unless for some good reason approved by the Executive Committee) be ruled out of competition. 8 No. 1—THE HERD PREMIUMS. For best Durham Bull and Cow or Heifer, of any age, belonging to any one person or firm $50 For best Devon Bull and Cow, or Heifer, be- longing to any one person OF firm 50 For best Ayrshire Bull and Cow, or Heifer, be- longing to any one person or firm For best Hereford Bull and Cow, or Heifer, be- longing to any one person or firm 50 ‘For best Jersey Bull and Cow, or Heifer, be- longing to any one person or firm 50 For largest and best herd of Thorough Bred Cattle, of any class, belonging to any one per- son or firm... «aceeeeeene. For best four Cows, or Heifers, (of graded or improved stock) belonging to any one person For best herd of five fat Cattle, belonging to ONE Person ...coaeensess For largest and best herd of graded or improv- ed Cattle, belonging to any one person or firm 100 To the Exhibitor of the Finest Herd, of all classes, imported by himself. ..Diploma of Honor. To the Exhibitor of the Finest American Herd, of all classes, bred by himself ¥ To the Exhibitor of the Finest American animal, of any class, bred by himself No. 2—IMPORTED DURHAM BULLS. Three years old and upwards $100 Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year ...... A Ti epnainnesy No. 3—IMPORTED DURHAM COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards Two years old and under three One year old and under tw8 Under one year 50 6 9 No. 4—IMPORTED DEVO Three years old and upwards... .. N BULA in Two years old and under three. ........... One year old and under two Under one year No. 5—IMPORTED DEVON COWS AN HEIFERS. ® AMD Three years old and upwards Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year No. 6—IMPORTED AYRSHIRE BULLS Three years old and upwards ....... $100 Two years old and under three. ............ One year old and under two Under one year No. 7—IMPORTED AYRSHIRE COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards. ..,... Two years old and under three er One year old and under two Under one year No. 8—IMPORTED HEREFOR 3 Three years old and upwards B RL Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year No. 9—IMPORTED HEREFORD COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards T'wo years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year No. 10—IMPORTED ALDERNEY BU. Three years old and upwards ot 10 Two years old and under three One year old and under tWO...cooeveees Under one Year ..oees eases sosssscss No. 11—IMPORTED ALDERNEY COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards Two years old and under three One year old and under tWO.....oeervere e Under one year .....e.eeee: [ Discretionary premiums will itorious imported animals of breeds not above enum-, erated. | Thorough-bred Cattle bred in the State. No. 12—DURHAM BULLS. : Three years old and upwards $70 Two years old and under three ... .. 40 One year old and under tWo......... 25 Under one year 15 No. 13—DURHAM COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards........ $50 Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year No. 14—DEVON BULLS. Three years old and upwards........ Two years old and under three One year old and under two. ....... Under one year No. 15—DEVON COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards ........coeeeee $0 Two years old and under three One year old and under tWo....ocovenvn.. Under one year .cocees rab peeve isrcaehuay 11 No. 16—AYRSHIRE BULLS. Three years old and upwards Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year No. 17—AYRSHIRE COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards $50 Two years old and under three One year cold and under two Under one year No. 18—HEREFORD BULLS. Three years old and upwards . .............. $75 Two years old and under three ... 40 One year old and under two 5 Under one year No. 19—HEREFORD COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards ....... SAY $50 Two years old and under three 30 One year old and under two Under one year No. 20—ALDERNEY BULLS. Three years old and upward Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year No. 21—ALDERNEY COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards 50 Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year ....eeeeeeeecescoonase ens No. 22— GRADE OR IMPROVED BULLS. Three years old and upwards . . . $50 Two years old and under three . . . 25 One year old and under two . . . 15 12 No. 23—GRADE OR IMPROVED COWS AND HEIFERS. Three years old and upwards Two years old and under three Best lot of five Calves, one year and under No. 24—MILCH COWS. [A verified written statement must be furnished with each animal, giving the age, breed, time of calv- ing, the quantity and quality of feed,—quantity of milk given, and quantity of butter made. | Three years and upwards Two years old and under three No. 25— WORKING OXEN,” STEERS AND DRIVERS. [Working Oxen are to be thoroughly tested, as the Judges may direct. ] Best yoke of working Oxen, four years old and over .... $20 Best yoke of Steers, three years old and un- der four. cvvvrsrvrasrsscssannsisnonss 15 Best driver (not over 16 years old) with yoke of steers two years old and under 3, Best driver (not over 16 years old) with yoke of steers under two years No. 26—FAT BULLOCKS. Best Bullock, five years old and over Best Bullock, three years old and under five No. 27—FAT COWS AND HEIFERS. Best Cow five years old and over $ “ three years old and under five. .. No. 28—SWEEPSTAKES. For best Bull of any age or class. ... Honorary Dip. For best Cow or Heifer, of any age or class, Honorary Diploma. [ Applicants for premiums in the 26th and 27th 13 Nos., and for the Herd Premium for Fat Cattle, must furnish verified written statements, of the man- ner of feeding the animals offered, giving the kind, quantity and cost of food, with other expenses con- nected with the fattening. Class II.—Horse and Mule Departm’t. [No horse can compete for more than one premi- um, except in sweepstakes or horse for all purposes. All trials of speed to be subject to the control of the Judges, as to the order of going, &e. No. 29—THOROUGH BRED STALLIONS. Four years old and upwards $100 Three years old and under four Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year old, No. 30—THOROUGH BRED MARES AND FILLIES. Four years old and upwards Three years old and under four Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year old , [Exhibitors in Nos. 29 and 30 must file pedigrees with the Secretary on the first day of the Exhibi- tion, tracing back to the thorough-bred English horse, through sire and dam. Authorities, the Eng- lish Stud Book and the American Turf Register. | No. 31—SPEED. Fastest trotting Stallion, free for all, (Rattler to wagon) Fastest roadster Stallion, two mile heats to wagons . . 300 Fastest trotting four year old Stallion. mare or gelding, mile and repeat 200 14 Fastest three year old trotting Stallion, mare or gelding $150 Fastest stallion, mare or gelding that has never gone for money, to harness, mile and repeat, 100 Fastest running stallion, mare or gelding, open to all, two or more to start—mile heats— best three in five, 10 per ct. entrance.... 500 Single horses in harness, best 3 in 5, open to all, 10 per ct. entrance 500 Double teams, best 8 in 5, open to all; 10 per ct. entrance 500 Single horses in harness, two miles and repeat, 10 per ct. entrance Double teams, two miles and repeat, 10 per ct. entrance 500 - No. 31 to be governed by the rules of the Union Course, Long Island. No. 32—STALLIONS FOR ALL PURPOSES. Four years old and upwards. ........ bd wdibie $50 Three years old and under four Two years old and under three......... “iene One year old and under two Under one year No. 33—MARES FOR ALL PURPOSES. Four years old and upwards Three years old and under four Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year old No. 34—DRAFT STALLIONS. Four years old and upwards Three years old and under four Two years old and under three....... Fest One year old and under two Under one year old ..... 15 No. 35—DRAFT MARES. Four years old and upwards........ Fea ae. $50 Three years old and under four 30 Two years old and under three One year old and under two Under one year old........... adie vo No. 36—CARRIAGE AND SADDLE HORSES. Best pair Matched Horses $50 Best Single Horse in harness 30 Best Saddle Horse ..ovvuvennencneeeneenns 30 Best display of California horsemanship . 50 Best display of horsemanship upon wild Cali- fornia horses Best pulling or draft horse Best pair of pulling or draft horses No. 38—JACKS, IMPORTED OR AMERICAN. Jack four years old and over $50 Jack three years old and under four Jack two years old and under three Jack one year old and under two Jack under one year old . No. 39—JENNETS, IMPORTED OR AMER- 1CAN. Jennet four years old and over Jennet three years old and under four Jennet two years old and under three Jennet one year old and under two Jennet under one year old No. 40—MULES. Pair draft Mules in barness Single Mule over three years old 16 Class III.—Sheep and Swine Depart- ment. No. 41—LONG WOOL BUCKS. Two years old and over One year and under two Under one year No. 42—LONG WOOL EWES, not less than three. Two years old and over $30 One year old and under two Under one year No. 43—MIDDLE WOOL BUCKS. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 44—MIDDLE WOOL EWES, not less than 3. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 45—SAXON BUCKS. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 46—SAXON EWES, not less than three. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 47—SILESTAN MERINO BUCKS. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 48—SILESIAN EWES, not less than three. Two years old and over 17 One year old and under two Under one year No. 499—FRENCH MERINO BUCKS. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 50—FRENCH EWES, not less than three. Two years old and over ¢ One year old and under two Under one year No. 51—SPANISH MERINO BUCKS. "Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 52—SPANISH EWES, not less than three. Two years old and over One year old and under two Under one year No. 53—GRADE SHEEP, all breeds and ages. Best lot five Ewes $ ‘No. 54—LIVE MUTTON. Not less than three All Sheep on exhibition, must have but one year’s fleece upon them in order to compete for premiums. No. 55—~BERKSHIRE SWINE. Best Boar : . : . . Best Sow . . . . Best Sow and Pigs . . No. 56—SUFFOLK. Best Boar . . : . . Best Sow ‘ . Best Sow and Pigs 18 No. 57—LEICESTERSHIRE. Best Boar ‘ 3 . i : . $30 Best Sow . ‘ . . : . 30 Best Sow and Pigs : . : .. 80 No. 58—ESSEX. Best Boar A . . $30 Best Sow ‘ . . . ‘ ‘ 30 Best Sow and Pigs . ‘ ‘ . 730 No. 59—OTHER BREEDS. Best Boar 2 . $30 Best Sow : : : . . ‘ 30 Best Sow and Pigs : . x 30 No. 60—LIVE, FAT SWINE, all breeds. Over one year Diploma Under one year Shoats, at least five in number Class IV.—Poultry and Game Depart- ment. No. 61—LARGER ASIATIC FO Pair Buff Shanghaes Pair Black “ Pair White é Pair Bramah Pootras Pair Cochin Chinas, ....eececeeeee as No. 62—GAME FOWLS and their crosses. Pair Dominique game Diploma Pair English 5 Pair Sumatra Pair Spanish No. 63—BARN YARD FOWL Pair Speckled Dorkings Best pair Hamburghs, silver penciled. ... 6 6“ gold £6 19 Best pair Hamburghs, black penciled. “ Polands, silver ye “ “ golden Seve white crested .... Bantams, white “ black oie ok Mongrel Fowls, of any grade. .. Spanish, white face No. 64—DUCKS. Best pair or trio Muscovy Ducks % “ . Poland ® Aylesbur 11 &« Y y « &« i“ Java «“ * 25 Top Knots ¢ Y“ % Common “ Mongrel “ ; No. 65—GEESE. Best pair Bremen Geese R¢ Hong Kong or African Geese. . & Toulouse i € Wild & #% White or Colored Swan “ Mongrel No. 66—TURKIES. Pair Domestic Turkeys Diploma No. 67—GUINEA FOWLS, PIGEONS, &c. Pair Guinea Fowls Diploma Pair Pea Fowls 4 Collection of Pigeons 4 t Rabbits No. 68—COLLECTION OF POULTRY. A premium of $10 will be awarded for the best collection of poultry not less than one hundred in number, of which a sample of not less than five shall «© € & & & 20 be exhibited (not to compete for any other premium) accompanied by a verified statement, which must be filed with the Secretary, at the time of the entry, of the method of keeping ; arrangement of the peultry- house and yards; the expense attending it; the number of eggs, their average weight, and how pre- served; number of chickens raised, the market value of each, how prepared and packed for market, and where solu. Class V.—Farm and Garden Product Department. No. 69—GRAIN & VEGETABLE SAMPLES. [ Certified evidence must be filed with the Secre- tary at the time of making the entry, that the pro- ducts were of California growth of the present year, on the competitors’ land ; the time of sowing and harvesting, with the quantity raised to the acre, must also be stated. ] Best sack Sonora Wheat Diploma é§ “6 Australia 6 “ Chili “ “ Egyptian Irish Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Flaxseed Broom Corn Seed Best sample Cabbages “ “ Squashes ¢% Pumpkins Best sample Chufas 4% “ Hops ........... 8800, ., " “ Upland Rice “« “ Lowland Rice “ 9 of newly introduced Grain, valuable to the farmer, not less than one peck Millet, one peck Chinese sugar cane seed. ... Timothy seed, one peck... .. Blue Grass seed, one peck. . Hungarian grass seed * Clover seed, half peck Alfalfa seed, half peck ..... Best twelve ears of yellow seed Corn Best twelve ears of white seed Corn Best twelve ears of sweet Corn Best collection different varieties Corn. ... No. 70—OTHER STAPLE PRODUCTS. Best. sample California Leaf Tobacco... . Diploma “ * manufactured Tobacco. & €« Best display of Sik Best sample dressed Flax “ dew rotted Hemp 4 water rotted Hemp Fleece long Wool “ middle Wool “ "Merino “ #.. Saxony © No. 71—GARDEN VEGETABLES. Best Onions white Diploma Best Onions red “ Best Onions yellow “ Best Turnips, Ruta Baga, “ “ yellow, Shien “ “ flat, Sis ee, Best Beets, turnip, is sugar, « Mangel Wurzel Best Parsnips Best Carrots, white “ orange Best Salsify, Best Leeks, Best Celery, Best Rhubarb, Best Cauliflowers, Best Lettuce, Best Endive, Best Tomatees, red, “ yellow, Best Peppers, Best Egg plant, Best Lima beans, Best Pole beans, Best Bunch beans, Best Garden Peas Best Watermelons ~~ Best Muskmelons . . ‘ ‘ Best collection garden vegetables, distinct from any exhibited for the above prems. Best garden seeds, growth of 1859 and ’60, with directions for planting on each paper No. 72—CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS AND FISH. [Exhibitors must furnish the Secretary, when they make their entries, verified statements of the manner in which their meats have been cured or preserved. Hams and canned meats, must be cook- ed at such time as the judges may direct.] Best half barrel pickled or mess Beef Diploma é 6 13 Pork . 6 Hams, cooked . . . . “ 23 Best Mutton Hams, cooked . : Best Bologna Sausages, five pounds . Best canned Meats, at least one year old Best bushel of Salt for meats Best Salmon, smoked o pickled Best Sardines Best Herring . Best Mackerel ° Class VI.—Horticultural and Pomo- logical Department. No. 73—GENERAL COLLECTION. For largest collection and best display of Fruit, $50 For the greatest number of choice varieties 25 No. 74—APPLES. For the largest collection of choicest varieties For best 20 varieties 6 10 &« 113 For best dish of Apples . ; . For best variety of Apples, not less than three specimens . . No. 75—PEARS. Same as Apples. No. 76—PEACHES. For the largest and best collection of varieties $25 For the largest number of varieties not subject to the curled leaf . . « 10 For the best variety, not less than 3 specimens 10 For the best dish . . . . . . No. 77—APRICOTS. For the largest and best collection . ~~ .. . $15 For the best single dish ‘ 5 No. 78—NECTARINES. Same as No. 77. 24 No. 79—PLUMS. For the largest and best collection For the best single dish For the best variety No. 30 QUINCES. Same as No. 77. No. 81—GOOSEBERRIES. Best exhibit Gooseberries No. 82—STRAWBERRIES. Best exhibit Strawberries in. pets Best dish. Strawberries No. 83—ORANGES. Best display, California growth No. 84—LEMONS. Best display, California growth No. 85—GRAPES. For the largest and best collection. For the best display of Isabella Grapes, For the best display of Catawba Grapes, For best display, in variety, of native Grapes of Foreign Grapes For 5 on single dish, open culture . For best display Grapes grown under glass No. 86—ALMONDS. For largest number varieties California growth $10 For best specimen soft shell, : “ No. 87—CALIFORNIA SEEPLING FRUITS. Best Apples . . . $5 Best Pears 5 Best Peaches . . . . 5 Best Plums . : . Lr Best Cherries ib Best Apricots 5 Best Almonds Best Quinces Best Grapes Best Currants Best Gooseberries No. 88—WINES, CORDIALS, &e. For best six bottles Catawba . iS “ “% sparkling Catawba “ Angelica . “ Champagne . Best exhibit Rhubarb Wine “ Blackberry Wine Raspberry Wine # Currant Wine “ Cherry Wine For fie best three bottles Blackberry Cordial . 12 % Cider. . : . 12 “ Mineral Water 12 “= Ale 12 “ Porter Barrel of Ale . Keg Lager Beer of Or Ot Ot Ov Ot TOTTI TUT OT Or Gr Or Or Gv On Class VII.—Floral Department. No. 89—DESIGNS. Best 1000 feet Evergreen Wreath . $100 Best 100 feet Floral Wreath 50 For best Floral display, including pot plants, cut flowers, wreaths, &c. For best « Temple of Flora,” . . . 25 For best “Temple of Ceres and Pomona,” . 20 [Nore.—Competitors for the prize awarded for « Evergreen Wreath,” mu. t- furnish their contribu- tions to the Committee at the Pavilion, on the first day of October. ] No 90—FLOWERS. For best collection of Dahlias, named For best seedling Dahlias For best bouquet of Dahlias . For best collection of Roses, named For best bouquet of Roses For best collection of Verbenas . For best seedling “ ‘ For best collection German Asters For best collection Gladiolas . For best collection Phlox 3 For best collection cut flowers, named . For best collection wild flowers, named For best pair Pyramid Bouquets For best pair flat Bouquets For best pair round flat Bouquets . For best pair round hand Bouquets No. 91—GREEN HOUSE PLANTS. For best collection Green house plants . . $50 For best specimen “« @ . For best collection Geraniums. For best seedling # For best collection Heliotropes For best specimen “ ‘ For best collection rare Evergreens For best collection of Grapes in pots . Class VIII.—Household Department. No. 92— HOME PRODUCTIONS. For best Wheat Bread, three loaves Diploma For best Rye “ $a Toe For best Graham “ “ For best Corn é “ “ For best Fruit Cake, two loaves For best Pound Cake # For best Sponge * 27 For best Jelly Cake, t i For best i « we i ; : Diplo ma a best Gingerbread “ oF hoy display of Domestic Baking, includ- Ing all the above, together with pies, cook- «© ies, &c., &c. ‘ For best 10 pounds of Butter ) For best 50 * Cheese To Post 20 “ Lard or best 20 % For best 10 4“ Lo For best Vegetables For best Peaches For best Pears “ # For best Quinces § % For best Plums 5 4 For best Cherries “ % , For best Garden Fruit « 4 For best preserved Apples in sugar . ¥ “ Peaches # “« Plums i Rots “ trawberries For Dost assortment Jellies 4 . § # Apple Butter . y Peach Butter . Pickles No. 93-—-FABRICS. For best 20 yards Ingrain iy 5 # * Brussels « : Velvet og “@ “ Rac G4 For best Bed Spread For best Counterpane ‘ ; For best six pair Woolen Blankets For best ten yards Tow Linen . For best ten yards Flax Linen $50 . Diploma . [13 Beeswax . put up 1n cans or glass 6 “ . € € 6 For best ten yards Lindsey Diploma For best ten yards Kersey “ For best ten yards Flannel No. 94—EKNITTING AND NETT °T WORK. For best pair Woolen Knit Stockings . ic. oma For best pair Woolen Knit Socks # For best pair Cotton 8 “ [1 [13 Stockin gs . [13 die : “ ‘Woolen Knit Shirts For best netted Worsted Shawl “ Sofa Cover “ Chair “ For best pair netted Lamp Mats “ Fly Net for horses . No. 99—NEEDLE WORK. Best Sewing Machine for family use Diploma “ for manufac. purposes # “ embroidery “ “ work .. Best hand Embroidery in Silk “ Cotton # “ Worsted Best Patch work, Quilt Best hand made Shirt Best hand made Dress Best raised worsted work ~~. ; Class IX—Department of Husbandry. No. 96—AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. tion of Agricultural Prin “mplements, g Framed Dip. and $25 Harrow Diploma Cultivator Seed Sower Roller 29 For the best Horserake ' . . Diploma ¢ Threshing Machine ‘ « Fan Mill . . Corn Sheller Scythe Sneath . Hay Press Churn Cheese Press . Set Garden Tools Wheelbarrow Bee Hive . Ox Yoke One-horse Wagon TWo-horse Wagon One-horse Carriage Two-horse Carriage Windmill . Reaper Mower Combined Reaper and Mower Plow . Gang of Plows . Root Cutter . ‘ Oat Bruising Machine No. 97—FARMS, ORCHARDS, &c. Best Improved Farm, 200 acres and over Best Improved Farm, under 200 acres Best Stock Ranch . Best Dairy Ranch : Best Orchard, not less than 40 acres Best Orchard, not less than 10 acres Best Nursery, Fruit Trees Best Nursery, Ornamental Trees Best Strawberry Field, not less than 80 acres Best Strawberry Field, not less than 5 acres Best Raspberry Field, not less than 10 acres Best Raspberry Field, not less than 5 acres 30 Best Blackberry Field, not less than five acres $20 Best Vineyard . . ‘ y ‘ Best Greenhouse . Best Conservatory Best Apiary . ‘ Best Fruit Garden Best Vegetable Garden . Best Flower Garden ‘ . Best Cultivated Garden Grounds st Live Fence ; . bit ‘ pe arranged and conducted Poultry Yard Best crop of Wheat, not less than 2 acres, Dip “ Barley, not less than 2 %cres, Oats, not less than two acres, Rye, not less than two acres, Buckwheat, one acre Peas 4 Beans Potatoes Flax Broom Corn Onions Cabbages Squashes Pumpkins Sugar Beets Ruta Bagas Mangel Wurtzel Carrots “% Chufas « “© Hops ‘ é Persons desirous to compete in this list, must make. an entry of their premises on or before the 20th day of July, 1860, either in writing ov by calling at the office of the Secretary, No. 7 Armory Hall, San Francisco. 31 No. 98—DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. . + Diploma “6 Best 100 pounds of Flour Best 100 pounds Corn Meal . . Best 100 pounds Buckwheat ' . ou Best 100 pounds Rye flour . Best 25 pounds Farina Best barrel Crackers Best barrel Soda Biscuit Best barrel Pilot Bread } Best bbl Sugar manufactured from Cane Best « “ Beet Best « & “ Sorgho Best sample Syrup from Cane i 6 [43 Beet Sorgho Best 25 1bs ground Coffee - Best 10 Ibs ground Mustard Best 10 pounds ground Pepper Best 10 pounds ground Allspice Best 25 Ibs Soap - - - Best Olive Oil. - - - Best 25 1bs Candles - Best 10 Ibs Corn Starch Best 10 lbs Potash Starch Best Team Harness - Best Carriage Harness - Best Saddle - - Best Ladies’ Saddle Best Trunk . - Best Billiard Table - . - Best Exhibit of Leather - , “ Leather, fancy finished Honey - - - Vinegar » - # Brick i Granite - - - Furniture - - “ Blacksmith Work - . ¢¢ 13 £¢ é 6 32 Best Exhibit of Tin Work - - Diploma " Brooms - - wii 48 * Boots and Shoes “ Hats and Caps Salt - . Catsup - - Raisins, 25 lbs - Raisins, specimens - Carpentry - . Upholstery ~~ - , Horse Shoes - Mule Shoes - - Machinist's Work ~~ - Iron or Brass Casting - Washing Machine - Best Model Gate . . Best Model Fence - . - Best Tailor’'s Work ~~ - Best exhibit Dentistry - Best exhibit Gunsmithing - Best specimen Stone Cutting - Best specimen Lime - = Best Butter Box - - Best exhibit Wood Turning Best Meat Safe - - - Best Flavoring Essences - . Best Model Suspension Bridge Best Model Truss Bridge Best Wooden ware - . Best Willow ware Best (tlassware Best Stone ware Best Fancy Soaps Best Perfumery Best Extracts - Best fire proof Safe Best Scales and Balances Best Coal Oil Lamps 33 Best Camphene La Best Oll bumps 8 Best Fluid Lamps - Class X.—Arts. Best Landscape, “ Portrait é € “ % Graining . water “ Drawing . i : oh i Engraving, wood . . . % lithograph . copperplate . carving gilding Daguerreotypes “ Photographs . . . . “ Ambrotypes . . . . J * Printing, book work . . ) 0 newspaper . . Printing, cards, etc “ Book binding . . . “ Penmanship . . “ Marble Monument “ Marble Mantel . . “ Plaster work . . “ Wax Fruit . . “ Wax Flowers . “ Leather Work . “ Drafting . . . . “ Sketching .. . . “ Architectural Design «© 6 « « « c « « « 34 Class XI.—Mechanism. Best Model Steam Ditching Machine . $25 Best Model Steam Spading Machine . 25 Best Model Steam Engine, Cal. manufacture t Caloric Engine . : . 25. Best Mathematical Instruments, Cal. manufacture. 25 Best Surveyors and Engineers Instruments ” California manufacture Sy . s 22 Best Exhibit Jewelry, California manufacture 2 “ Silver ware “ 25 Cutlery ware . . ‘ Diploma Carpenters Tools . Dentistry . ‘ “ Dentists Tools Wrought Quartz specimen Best Plumbers work . Best Copper work Best Brass work Best Gas Fixtures & &« 14 “ & & 6 Class XII.—Sports. he winning Boat in a Yacht Race, to be i by a San Francisco Regatta Club, $100 To the best Fire Engine, subjected to a test by a commttee of competent Firemen, 100 Best Steam Fire Engine . . . 100 Best Target Shot Rifle . . : ‘ 50 Best % with Cannon nisl a 50 For best Pigeon Shooting, to be decided by the San Francisco Shooting Club ' For best Player in a Cricket Match ‘ For best Player in a Base Ball Match For best time in a Foot Race of one mile An entrance fee of 10 per ct. will be charged all entries in Class XII. 35 Class XIIL.—Military Department. Best Drilled Uniform Military Company —Cavalry. « “6 “ Artillery. ¢ “ a Infantry. “ % “ Rifles. The premiums to each in this class will be our National Flag—Army Standard—the name of the successful company to be inscribed upon the center stripe. The Award Committee in this class will be selected from United States officers. Class XTIV.—Miscellaneous. All inventors of new machinery or other articles, are requested to exhibit their models, and if deemed meritorious, special premiums will be awarded. Articles not enumerated in the foregoing list, will be admitted to the Exhibition, and if deemed worthy by the Committee in this class, will be awarded spe- cial premiums. For the Board of Managers, F. F. FARGO, Secretary. N. B.—Arrangements have been made with the California Steam Navigation Company and the pro- prietors of the Petaluma and Oakland ferry routes, to transport to San Francisco, animals and articles designed for exhibition at the Fair, without cost to the owners.