not groat, the crop is not more unccrlain than other:?, and the 

 amonnt of knowledge reqnired is readily obtained. 



There are many stony acres in the southern part of our 

 count}', noAv almost useless, which might he as vine-clad as 

 the valleys of the Alps, while the light, sandy soils and warm 

 exposures of the valley of the ]\Iorrimac seem specially to invite 

 experiments in this direction. And although we cannot expect 

 to rival countries of warmer skies and longer seasons, in the 

 quality of our fruit, we may raise crops which ,,ill pay well 

 for the capital invested. The market for grapes as an article 

 of food is now immense, and nuist yearly enlarge, for now that 

 the masses have got a taste of the grape, there will he no limit 

 to the demand. And we believe this fruit can he raised profit- 

 ably, at tlie market price, as well as stravrberrics, raspberries, 

 blackberries, and otlier small fruits. 



The interest which has been taken in gra})e growing in Es- 

 sex county lias already resulted in the addition of several ^■al- 

 uablc varieties to the list of vines. The merits of at least a 

 half dozen of Eogers's ITyl)rids are recognized tln-oughout the 

 countr^^ Allen's AVhite Hybrid, when grown under fiivorable 

 circumstances, is luisurpassed, and perhaps unequaled. And 

 rumor says that another veteran cultivator, in old Ipswich, has 

 one or more new seedlings which promise even greater things 

 yet, the whole of wiiich will be reveale<l in the fulhicss of time. 

 We hope it may be true. The best grape foe Xcw England 

 cultivation is yet to be produced. W.hocver shall originate t]\Q 

 hardiest, healthiest, sweetest and earliest of gra^ os, will be 

 entitled to the diplomas and premiums of all Societies. 



For tlie Committee — Gilbert L. Streeter, Chaiiinan. 



A^^ Ai;i)s. 



11. Kutherford, Ipswich, for best Freestone AVliite Flesh 

 Peach ; Willard F. Kinsman, Ipswich, Yellow Rareripe ; Ben- 

 jamin A. Gray, Salem, Essex County Seedling — $1 each. 

 Alonzo Quimby, Grovcland, best Concord Grapes ; Mrs. Eben 

 Caldwell, Ipswich, best Hartford Grapes ; Abrain Lord, Ips- 



