64 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



So, too, of the crops of these States. From the remotest 

 parts of Maine, and New Hampshire, and Vermont, to the 

 southern borders of Connecticut and Rhode Island, may be 

 found almost every variety of vegetable growth which is profita- 

 bly raised in northern latitutes. Oats in the colder regions, 

 com on the warm plains, grass upon the heavy bottoms, tobacco 

 in the warm valleys, fruits of every description, grapes upon 

 the ledges, cranberries on the swamps, apples upon the hills, 

 and pears in tiie warm and rich and sheltered gardens, all find 

 within the limits of New England appropriate and congenial 

 spots. 



For the encouragement and comparison of these various ani- 

 mal and vegetable productions, it is proposed to organize a New 

 England Agricultural Society, at whose exhibitions may be 

 collected the best specimens of all articles of interest to the 

 farmer. There can be no doubt of the beneficial results of 

 such an institution upon the agricultural interests of the New 

 England States ; and there can be no doubt of the new bond of 

 attachment which might thus be developed. 



It is not the intention of the Massachusetts Board of Agricul- 

 ture to direct in any way the plan or organization of the pro- 

 posed society. The object is simply to call the attention of the 

 various agricultural societies, and of those interested in agri- 

 culture, to the proposed association, and to urge upon them the 

 importance of lending their aid to the enterprise. It is sug- 

 gested, therefore, that a meeting of delegates from the various 

 agricultural associations in New England, shall be held on the 

 first Wednesday in March next, in Worcester, in connection 

 with the Slock Breeder's Association, which meets there on that 

 day. We would urge upon all societies the importance of 

 joining in the movement. It is only wil^h their co-operation, 

 that the association can be formed. The labor of securing 

 members can be divided among the officers of the various 

 societies ; and a large and popular association can thus be 'easily 

 organized. 



The committee would report the following Resolutions :— 



Resolved^ That the organization of a New England Agricul- 

 tural Association is worthy of the consideration of all who are 

 interested in the agriculture of this section of our country, and 

 are desirous of its development and improvement. 



