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their own convictions in relation to the choice of varieties. la 

 the estimation of the committee all the varieties of the eio:ht 

 rowed have advantages over the twelve rowed. The kernel is 

 larger and of greater weight in proportion to the stalk, the cob 

 being smaller, is more easily dried in the crib, and tbe eight 

 rowed ripens more rapidly. The large eight rowed variety 

 when first introduced from a more southerly latitude, is rather 

 later than the Button, but that which has been subjected to a 

 few years' acclimation becomes as early or even earlier than 

 the Dutton, without losing its prominent peculiarities — the 

 largeness of the kernel — and has your committees' decided 

 preference. The specimen presented by Ezekiel Luce of New 

 Sharon, being the freest from admixture with other varieties, 

 receives the award of the first premium. To a beautiful speci- 

 men of large eight rowed presented by H. B. Prescott of New 

 Sharon, the second premium is awarded. To a specimen pre- 

 sented by Orin Daggett of New Sharon, the third premium is 

 awarded. This specimen was selected from two hundred bush- 

 els of ears which were harvested from two acres which was 

 only manured in the hill. It was planted the 22d of May, and 

 harvested the 10th of September. 



John Morrison of Farmingtou, presented a basket containing 

 elegant specimens of three distinct varieties, one of which was 

 eight rowed, large, pearly, white, ripe and sound. To Mr. 

 Morrison's lot the fourth premium is awarded. 



Specimens of remarkable beauty were likewise presented by 

 John Hamilton of Wilton, Amos Godiug of Jay, and Moses 

 Craig. 



Specimens of the King Philip corn were presented by Silas 

 Merrill of New Sharon, and by James Scales of Temple. The 

 ears and kernel in both specimens were large, and well ripened. 

 When first introduced, this variety is about fourteen days later 

 in ripening, than the Dutton corn; but it is said to become ac- 

 climated and early, after a few years planting. The yield of 

 this variety is greater than that of the common varieties, and 

 the stalk is very heavy and tall. 



J, S. Swift, Chairman. 



