STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 50l 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SWINE. 



To the Executive Committee of the State Agricultural Society: 



The entries in this department were 424, last year 356; amount offered $1,081; 

 amount awarded $1,0'25, and six diplomas. The exhibits in the following breeds is as 

 follows: Berkshire 35, Essex 66. Suffolks and Yorks 81, Poland Chinas 98, Duroc Jersey 

 53, Chester Whites 78, fat hogs 31. 



Personal expenses of superintendent $1G 30 



Paid judge 7 50 



823 80 



The exhibit in this department was much larger than last year and generally of hne 

 specimens of the different breeds. A good feeling prevailed among the exhibitors. 

 Believe the classification in this department is now generally satisfactory. All of 

 Fhich is Respectfully submitted, 



JOHN LESSITER, 

 Superintendent of Swine. 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF POULTRY. 



Mr. President and Executive Committee of the Michigan Agricultural Society : 



Gentlemen — The exhibit of poultry was large and the quality extra, there being 573 

 entries. Premiums offered, $526.50; amount awarded, $359.50. I have no recommenda- 

 tions to offer. Very respectfully submitted, 



C. E. LOCKWOOD, 

 Superintendent. 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF AGRICULTURAL HALL. 



DIVISION P, FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCE AND MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. 



Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Executive Committee of the Michigan State 

 Agricultural Society : 



Premiums 

 Class. Entries. ofifered. Awarded. 



34 112 $158 50 $130 00 



35 161 182 50 119 00 



36 6 130 00 110 00 



37 7 39 00 15 00 



While the exhibition was not a large one, I consider it very good for a year not very 

 good for roots and vegetables. 



The display of A . W. Jewett, of field seeds, greatest variety and quality to be con- 

 sidered, was very fine and showed much care and taste in arrangement, 



I would take this occasion to thank the professor of the Agricultural College for his 

 assistance on the committee of award. 



F. L. REED, 



Superintendent. 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF BEE AND HONEY DEPARTMENT. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural 

 Society : 



Gentlemen— As Superintendent of Division H, bees and honey, I would report: 

 That there was a greater number of exhibitors of bees and their products than for the 

 two previous years. There was sharp competition in bees of every known breed. The 

 exhibition of honey was large and tastily arranged, making a very attractive and 

 instructive display. There was also a good display of the implements and fixtures 

 necessary for the successful management of the bee and honey business. There seems 

 to be a growing interest in this department, indicated by a large number of beginners 

 seeking knowledge in regard to the management of the business. A number of the 



