22 ANNUAL llEPORT OF THE Off. Doe. 



monwoallli intelligint interest in agriculture is increasing and, 

 altliougli nianv of the farms in the State Ikhc been under cultiva- 

 tion for more than iwo centuries, the future promises much more 

 foi- the agriculLuiH^ of Pennsyhania than has ever been realized in 

 the past. 



CONCLUSION. 



In closing this report, I desiri' lo express my apju-eciation of the 

 vei-y efficient work that has been done by the heads of the several 

 Divisions of the Department. 



When i took charge of the affairs of the Department, I found 

 the work well organized, each snbject of s})ecial importance to the 

 State having been assigned by my predecessors to the Division to 

 which it properly belongs. The work of the Department has, in 

 this way, been great 1}' simplified and the lie.ad of each Division, 

 knowing what subjects are especially under his care, is able to give 

 them closer stud}' than they could otherwise receive. The work of 

 every Division has been characterized by intelligent activity and the 

 results secured dui-iug the year in every line has been very gratify- 

 iug. Full information in regard to the specific work of each Divi- 

 sion will be found in the reports of the heads of Divisions which are 

 herewith submitted. 



I have the honor to be, 



Very truly yours, 



N. B. CRITCHFIELD, 

 Secretary of Agriculture. 



