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EX PEEIMENTA L FA RMS. 



VISITORS. 



It is evident, from the large increase of visitors each year, that the interest in the 

 work of the farm is not abating. 



During the past year 15,700 visited the farm, principally farmers and their families, 

 many coming from distant parts of the province, and spending a day or two inspecting 

 the various crops growing on the farm. 



The month of July and the first two weeks in August is the most suitable time for 

 this purpose, as the distinguishing features of the different varieties of grain, grasses, &c., 

 can then be seen to the best advantage, and the trees and shrubs are also in full leaf. 



METEOROLOGICAL RECORD. 



CORRESPONDENCE. 



The correspondence from this ofiice shows an increase each year, there were 2,900 

 letters received during the year and 3,060 despatched, this is irrespective of 1,558 circu- 

 lars sent out. 



I have the honour to remain, sir. 



Your obedient servant, 



S. A. BEDFORD, Superintendent. 



