272 - EXPERIMENTAL FARMS. 



EXHIBITS FOR THE WORLD's COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. 



In addition to the collection of field roots, garden vegetables and preserved fruit 

 mentioned in my last report, as having been sent to Chicago, in November, 1892. 

 sixteen cases of grain samples, threshed and in the straw were shipped to Chicago 

 in March last, these were shown in connection with the Dominion Exhibit in the 

 Agricultural Hall. Two awards were received in Chicago for these exhibits. 



It was intended to supplement the farm exhibit with fresh vegetables from 

 time to time, but owing to the unfavourable season this was found impossible. 



VISITORS TO THE FARM. 



It is evident by the rapidly increasing number of visitors each year, that 

 interest in the work of the farm is not abating. This year 11,400 visited the farm, 

 an increase of 6,000 over last year. 



The Central Farmers' Institute again held their annual picnic on the farm, the 

 Patrons of Industry also joined with them and it was estimated that over 2,000 per- 

 sons attended ; nearly all of whom were farmers and their families. 



The farm was also visited by a large number of delegations from the United 

 States, Britain and the continent of Europe. These parties wei'e shown over the 

 farm, its objects explained, and every opportunity given them to gain information 

 as to the agricultural capabilities of this part of the province. 



CORRESPONDENCE. 



During the ten months since my last report, 1,817 letters have been received and 

 2,332 letters despatched from this office; the correspondence includes inquiries 

 regarding nearly every branch of agriculture and horticulture and often entails 

 considerable labour and research. 



I have the honour to remain, sir, 



Your obedient servant, 



S. A. BEDFOED, 



Superintendent. 



