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If premiums were paid only with a view to accomplish the latter 

 object, the number of competitors in this class, and too many 

 others, would be inconveniently small. 



Farm implements and machines formed a large and interesting 

 part of the exhibition. The only implements presenting new 

 features, was one for gathering stones, and another for mowing 

 and gathering clover seed. Their value has not been fully tested^ 

 though it is understood they promise well. , 



Rochester is noted for its extensive implement and seed stores, 

 though it should be matter of deep regret that they are employed 

 in buying and selling implements, instead of manufacturing them 

 in the county. There are some valuable implements made in the 

 city of Rochester, and at Brockport, and it will be fortunate for 

 the prosperity of our county when that branch of our manufac- 

 ture receives more attention. 



The exhibition of fruits, flowers, vegetables, butter, cheese, do- 

 mestic products, and home manufactures, was held the second day 

 at the Court House. The display was unusually large and fine, 

 even for Monroe county, which claims to stand second to none in 

 the State for fine fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The attendance 

 was unusually large, thus evincing the interest manifested, not 

 only by the farmers, but by their wives and daughters, as well 

 as the residents of our thriving city in these branches of rural 

 economy. • 



The exhibition of needle-work, embroidery, painting, and other 

 departments of the arts, was creditable to the county and particu- 

 larly so to the city of Rochester. 



The crops for the past year, with us have been very good. The 

 system of cultivation has been 5o well perfected that our farmers 

 annually reaj> a rich reward for their well-directed labor. Ram- 

 yard manures are the most extensively used. These might be 

 more abundant were better means employed to make and save 

 them. Gypsum is used to some extent. One of the finest beds 

 in the State underlies the southern portion of Monroe county, and 

 forms a profitable trade with our southern neighbors. Plowing in 



