INDEX TO ABSTRACT. 165 



Poultry, raising of, should be encouraged, 12. 



report on, 2G. 

 Preserving-pits for green fodder, 77. 



Report on swine, 14. 



of experiments in the culture of potatoes, 64. 

 annual, of Agricultural College, 127. 



Selection of breed of swine, 15. 

 Sheep-husbandry, importance of, 10. 

 Silos or green food all the year, 75. 

 Statement on corn, 49-63. 

 Stock in general, committee reports on, 7. 



The pioneer industries of Essex County, 92-109. 

 The social and intellectual life of the farmer, 110-126. 



