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tribution early in. 1856. Such publications, in order to be of 

 the greatest j)0ssiblc utility, should, in the opinion of the com- 

 mittee, be published as soon as possible after the annual fair. 



Such seeds as came to hand, were extensively distributed 

 through tlie members of the Legislature ; and it is to be re- 

 gretted that the supply was not more abundant ; as through 

 the aid of the members of the Legislature, the Transactions 

 of the Society, and valuable seeds and grains, can be widely 

 and easily disseminated. Our members of Congress have been 

 requested to forward from the patent of&cc, a more abundant 

 supply of choice seeds, and Patent Office Eeports, for distribu- 

 tion, which will undoubtedly be complied with. 



The committee herewith submit a report of the Financial Af- 

 fairs of the Society, including its receipts and expenditures, the 

 vouchers for which are ou file in the office of the State Agricul- 

 tural Society, and open to the inspection of the appropriate 

 committee. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



STAI'EMENT 



Of the Fiscal affiiirs of the Wisconsin State Agricultural So- 

 ciety for the year ending December 31, 1854:, made pursuant to 

 an act entitled "An Act for the promotion of Agriculture and 

 its kindred arts in this State," approved March 23, 1854. 



$5,688 00 



