52 CUMBERLAND COUNTY SOCIETY. 



This certifies that, by request of Mr. William F. Fessenden of 

 South Bridgton, I have this day measured the land on which he 

 raised his crop of carrots this year. 



The plat of ground is 90 feet in length by 41 feet in -width, making 

 3.690 square feet — equal to 14 rods 3| feet. 



I also measured the crop from three rows ; one taken from near 

 each end, and one from the middle of said plat — the produce was 

 3| bushels from the three rows. 



There were 63 rows, as near alike "as two peas," which would 

 give 78| bushels, if the remaining rows produced in proportion to 

 the three dug and measured, as I have no doubt they will. 



Wm. H. Powers. 



South Bridgton, Oct. 17, 1859. 



The Oriental Powder Company of South Windham, presented 

 very fine specimens of Ruta Baga turnips, Mangel Wurtzel beets, 

 and carrots ; yielding, as appears by their statements, very good 

 crops. Their method of cultivation is also given ; yet it is whis- 

 pered, in outside circles, that the refuse of the powder mills finds 

 its way to their fields. Now if sulphur, saltpetre and charcoal, can 

 be turned to a better purpose, profitably, than for making that mis- 

 chievous belligerent compound, gunpowder, farmers wish to know 

 it; for they are eminently men of peace. Will our "Oriental" 

 friends please report ? We recommend a gratuity. 



Staie7nent of Wm. Buxton^ for Oriental Powder Company. 



The crop of 64 pounds to the bushel was grown on one acre each. 

 The soil upon which it grew was sandy loam, fine and free from 

 stones. 



Product of one square rod each. 



Ruta Baga, 351 pounds equal to 87 li bushels per acre. 



Mangel Wurtzel, 286 " " 7.5" " 



Carrots, 242 " " 605 " " 



The soil previously had been much infested with witch grass. Car- 

 rots have grown on the same ground for three years in succession. 

 Corn three years previous on Ruta Baga and Mangel Wurtzel 

 ground. Used about 2^ cords barnyard manure per acre on carrots, 

 spread broadcast. Used about 100 pounds guano per acre. 



JonN Sawyek, for the Cotnmittee. 



