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The fine mowing lands on Mr. Bradford's farm had received 

 no top-dressing for six or eight years. But the after-crop was 

 permitted to remain, to serve the double purpose of guarding 

 the roots from the winter frost and enriching the ground the 

 following season. The committee remark, in conclusion, that 

 an elegant simplicity and taste characterize the premises of Mr. 

 Bradford ; and we hope he may receive a reasonable profit in 

 addition to the great and constant pleasure which the possession 

 and intelligent cultivation of such a beautiful farm naturally 

 furnishes liim. 



The committee award to S. D. Bradford, of West Roxbury, 

 the society's premium of $25. 



The other farm, visited by a part of the committee, is situ- 

 ated in the town of Wrentham, and is owned by James S. 

 Wiggin, Esq. In the communication of Mr. Wiggin, annexed 

 to this report, will be found a detailed account of his various 

 operations upon his farm, which appear to have been conducted 

 with characteristic energy. Great improvements have been 

 made on his premises during the short period of two years. 

 But great as they are, they are only the beginning of a series 

 of improvements, which it is his purpose to carry forward to 

 full completion. With this statement and reference to his com- 

 mnnication the committee award to James S. Wiggin, of 

 Wrentham, the society's premium of $15. 



The committee beg leave to express the earnest wish, that 

 others will follow the examples of Mr. Bradford and Mr. Wig- 

 gin, and offer their farms for premiums. There are, doubtless, 

 in our county, many farms which do honor to their proprietors, 

 a knowledge of which, would be beneficial to the community. 

 One of the important advantages resulting from associations 

 like this, is, to make the knowledge possessed by individuals, 

 available to the public, thus becoming the common property of 

 all. Our county is highly favored in having within its limits, 

 not a few distinguished agriculturists and horticulturists, who 

 have spared no pains nor expense to add interest to our public 

 exhibitions, thus promoting the advancement of the great 

 cause in which we are engaged. 



Ralph Sanger, Chairman. 



