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State who wish to qualify themselves for the kind of service that 

 the new era in agriculture demands, that our own Agricultural Col- 

 lege is now fulW equipped for its work and that they will make no 

 mistake if they place themselves under the training of her compe- 

 tent instructors. 



In concluding this report, I desire to say, that in reviewing the 

 work of the year just closed, I am impressed with the thought that 

 each Division of the Department has broadened its work and in- 

 creased its efforts to render efficient service to the Commonwealth. 

 There is an increasing interest in Scientific Agriculture all over the 

 State. The subject is receiving more attention in our public schools 

 than eA^er before and every indication points to higher attainments 

 yet to be achieved. 



I wish to take this opportunity to thank you personally for the 

 wise counsel and earnest support you have always been ready to 

 give me in my official work, and to express also my very high appre- 

 ciation of the courteous treatment and efficient aid the Depart- 

 ment has uniformly received from the agricultural and public press 

 of the State. 



I have the honor to be, 



Very faithfully yours. 



Secretary of Agriculture, 



