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rural economy. As pioneers in the science and art of Agricul- 

 ture or gardening, their services have been invaluable; and 

 while most of them still live to behold the rapid and extensive 

 progress of their cherished pursuits, the important results of 

 their experiments, and the gladdening influence of their beneficent 

 labors, their names will be ever held in grateful remembrance, as 

 distinguished benefactors of their country. 



Enlightened by their instructions, and roused by their manly 

 enthusiasm, let us zealously imitate their commendable efforts, 

 and endeavor to render our institution, as beneficial, in its prac- 

 tical operations, as it is cheering, in theoretical promise. 



