1857.] Benefits of Agricultural Fairs. 453 



M. G. Kern, the Landscape gardener of the Farmers' College, under 

 the general supervision of the active and energetic J. K. Green 

 Esq. These men spared no pains to make the Fair what we had a 

 right to expect under proper direction, it should be. ^ 



A tribute of praise is due to our sister State Kentcuky for her fine 

 contributions in the Stock department. Such Cattle none but Ken- 

 tucky can furnish. New York was here well represented in the 

 pomological display. Messrs. Ellwanger, and Bare, Thorp & Co. 

 exhibited many rare varieties of plums, pears, etc. The former had 

 a display of seventy-two choice varieties of pears many of which 

 have not yet been generally fruited with us. 



In addition to an extensive variety of fruits, the experimental 

 department of Farmers' College had on exhibition some forty vari- 

 eties of wheat, which had been grown upon the farm the past season. 

 Also several kinds of barley, oats, vegetables, etc. This from the 

 rery nature of things must become a most interesting department 

 of this flourishing Institution. Thus after repeated trials of the 

 grains, grasses, fruits and vegetables under the direction of compe- 

 tent professors, the best shall be ascertained, they will be returned 

 to the farming community, without additional labor and expense oa 

 their part. Such a department should receive the liberal patronao-e 

 from the Patent Office of the general government, for services valu- 

 able services, which might in this way be rendered. 



No one can for a moment doubt the utility of these gatherino-s of 

 the people, to compare notes and join in generous rivalship in ex- 

 hibiting the fruits and products of the country. And if from the 

 magnificent display just closed our citizens return to their homes 

 anxious to contribute their part to the general improvement the 

 great outlay of labor, and expense made to be enjoyed but for a few 

 days will not prove an unprofitable investment. — Ed. 



BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS. 



No fact is more apparent to the reflecting mind, than the immense 

 benefits Agricultural Fairs have contributed to our material pros- 

 perity. They have contributed more to our vigorous growth as a 

 nation, than all the gold California can pour into our country for 

 ages. They have awakened a spirit of inquiry in the breast of 



