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and Tlinrsday, September 27th and 28th. I arrived on the 

 ground on Thursday, about 11 o'clock, A. M. The neat stock 

 was all withdrawn at the close of the first day, and conse- 

 quently I missed seeing the cattle. I was told that entries 

 in this department were not as large as on some former occa- 

 sions. 



Of sheep and swine, there were but six entries, and conse- 

 quently but few on the ground. So far as swine are con- 

 cerned, it is not to be wondered at, as tliey are at a discount 

 with almost every farmer at present ; but sheep, at the present 

 prices of lamb, mutton, and wool, are the most profitable 

 stock (and are likely to remain so,) that a farmer can invest 

 in, and especially adapted to the light and dry lands of Tol- 

 land county. A small flock of sheep, well kept and cared for, 

 are sure to make a handsome return if early lambs are raised 

 for market, as they are an article that will not bear transpor. 

 tation from the far West. 



There were a few coops of good poultry on the ground. 

 This is a branch of farmhig deserving of increased attention. 

 Many farmers that have depended upon the money for their 

 pork to pay rent or interest, will this year rely upon tlieir 

 turkeys. The consumption of eggs is enormous, and theyr 

 always bring remunerative prices. 



No farming utensils of any kind were observed on the- 

 ground. 



On entering the building, my attention was first directed ta- 

 the fruit department. The show of apples was good for the 

 season. Grapes and pears were excellent, though the display 

 was not extensive. Then, near at hand, were two plates of 

 peaches that looked tempting ; canned fruits, jellies, quinces 

 and cranberries. There were shown specimens of corn in the 

 ear ; also, potatoes of the leading varieties, root crops, squashes, 

 pumpkins, <fec. In sliort, the show of produce of field and 

 garden was excellent. Porter Walbridge of Tolland, the 

 largest exhibitor, showed over forty varieties of produce. 

 There was a good display of butter ; the show of cheese waa 

 small. 



Still further, on the ground floor of the building, were sev- 



