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the Wisconsin Farmer^ the publication of wliich was solicited. — 

 and we regret to say not furnished as yet. 



The amount of Cash Premiums awarded, was the sum of one 

 hundred and seventy-five dollars. Agricultural Books to the 

 amount of $24,00 had been purchased, most of which were dis- 

 tributed as premiums. A number of volumes of the Wiscon- 

 sin Farmer were also awarded. 



The total expenses of the Society, aside from premiums, from 

 the commencement of the year to the present time amount to 

 $134,40. 



Not having an opportuity of conversation with the Treasurer, 

 I can give no more precise information of financial matters than 

 what is contained above. 



I close this report by stating an incident which is pleasant and 

 suggestive. It has pleased the conventions of the political par- 

 ties in the two assembly districts of our county to put in nomi- 

 nation for the assembly, the President of our Society. This is 

 both creditable to the parties, and complimentary to the Society.* 



I am, 



Yery Respectfully, 



L. H. D. CRANE, 



* More particularly as he is elected. — Ed. Secretary. 



EBPORT OF GEORGE W. STANDART, OF DODGEYILLE, IOWA COUN- 

 TY, WISCONSIN, ON SORGHUM. 



On the 16th day of May, I planted a part of my Sorghum, 

 and after a few days I obtained another paper of seed from our 

 Agricultural Society, and planted it on the 26th of May. It was 

 planted in rows 4 feet apart each way, and cultivated the same 

 as corn ; it grew very feebly until after the middle of July. — 

 After that time it flourished well until the 29th of September, 



