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ENGLAND FARMER, 



OCT. 81 (•«■■, 



CATTLR SHOWS. 

 The Cattle Shows and aizricultural exhibitions 

 are now coming upon us so thickly and in such 

 rapid succpssion, lliat we 



keep lip with tlieni. 



must bestir ourselves to 

 We shall enileavor, however, 

 to give some general notice of those which we have 

 attended or of which we have information from oth- 

 ers; and wait for more full and detailed reports 

 hereafter. 



Shou' of Ike Hamn.th're, Franklin and Hiimpdm J}g- 

 ricnltural Society. 

 This was held on the 7th and 8th October, at 

 Northampton ; the former day being devoted to the 

 exhibition of cattle and manufacture.^, and tlie sec- 

 ond to the plourrhing- match. 



A large assend)lage of people were present; but 

 these were principally from short distances ; and 

 very few came from the remote parts of the district 

 embraced by this Society. This circumstance has 

 been long and is much to be regretted. 'I his So- 

 ciety has sometimes been migratory, and held its 

 annivrsaries at Springfield or at Greenfield. lint 

 very great inconveniences and disadvantages at- 

 tend this change of place ; and as the territory is 

 so large, which is the only good reason we can 

 give for the non-attendance of farmers Irom the re- 

 mote parts, we hope that soon a society will be 

 formed for each of these strictly agricultural and 

 highly productive counties. There is no part of 

 the State which can, if it will, show better or more 

 intelligent husbandry. These societies and gath- 

 erings of the farmers are adapted to render the 

 most essential service lo the agnoultural interests; 

 they have already done immense service to hus- 

 bandry ; they are strongly encouraged by the libe- 

 rality of the State; they are linble, when well 

 manasod, lo no reasonable objection, and they af- 

 ford a delightful and profitable occasion for social 

 intercourse. 



The show of cattle on this occasion was highly 

 interesting. There were many superior animals 

 of native stock, .^s the pens were not labelled 

 with a particular account of the animal or animals 

 enclosed, (an omission very general at our cattle 

 shows, but which should be corrected,) we were 

 unable to enter into their respective merits other- 

 wise than from tiieir external appearance. A cow 

 belonging to Samuel Whitmarsh was admirable in 

 appearance and was said to be highly productive in 

 milk. It was stated that she htid given upwards 

 of twenty quarts of milk per day. She was of mix- 

 ed blood, a cross of the Durham Short-Horns, and 

 was raised by Mr Whitmarsh. A cow belonging 

 to Mrs Hunt, was a fine animal in every respect. 

 She was of native stock. She had often given 

 more tlian sixty pounds of milk per day. A beer 

 quart of milk weighs about two lbs. and one quar- 

 ter. This would be equal to more than twentysix 

 quarts per day, beer measure. This is a noble 

 yield, and seldom equalled. Tliere were other fine 

 animals in the pens, but we could get no account 

 of them. 



The show of fit cattle was not huge, nor of 

 young cattle. Of hulls the show was grand. A 

 bull shown by GcorL'e Grennell, of Greenfield, de- 

 scended from Gov. Lincoln's stock nl Worcester, a 

 bull owned in Hadloy iind sired by Nelson, former- 

 ly owned by Mr Huntington, of Hadley, were noble 

 animals fif the improved stock. The .\yrsliire bull, 

 owned by the Massachusetts Society and designed 

 to improve the dairy properties of our stock being 



from the best dairy stock in Great Britain was 

 shown. His appearance indicHted little symmetry 

 or beauty, but great weight and thrift. Several 

 other fine bulls were exhibited, but we are without 

 advice as to their character or history. 



The great attraction of the day was towards the 

 truly magnificent team of .Mr Chapin, of Spring- 

 field, of four pairs of as noble working oxen of na- 

 tive stock as ever came under the yoke, and in 

 high condition. Not less attractive was the show 

 of improved Durham stock of Puoli Lathrop, of 

 Soiitli H.idley. 'Ihis consisted of several cows, 

 some of them imported, and some bred by this gen- 

 tleman, most admirable in their appearance ; of 

 several young animals, and especially two heifers 

 coming t.iree and weighing over 1200 lbs. each, ot 

 extraordinary beauty and thrift, and other animals, 

 which we cannot particularize. A cow belonging 

 to Henry Whitney, of New Haven, and recently 

 imported of the pure Short Horns, was as fine an 

 animal as "e have ever seen of the kind. She 

 was shown among Mr Lathrop's stock. This gen- 

 tleman, with his brother, has spared no pains nor 

 expense to breed a stock of the highost character 

 for valuable points and purity of blood ; and while 

 they are conferring a great benefit npon their coun- 

 try, we are happy to learn that they are receiving 

 an umple remuneration from their exertions. We 

 shall not particularize farther in regard to this 

 stock, as .Mr Lathrop has promised us a particular 

 account of the.n, which we shall hereafter lay be- 

 fore the public. We add only our opinion, that 

 the exhibition of improved stock made by these 

 gentlemen on this occasion, has never been equalled 

 or approached in Massachusetts. 



The exhibition of swine was admirable. The 

 Berkshire seem every where destined to carry the 

 day. The show of domestic manufactures was 

 quite limited. Some squashes or pumpkins from 

 the President of the Society, were among the mam- 

 moth products of the vegetable kingdom; two 

 weighing over 180 lbs. and one over ]'.)(! lbs. 



An address was delivered on the occasion, on 

 the Agriculture of Massachusetts, to a full and at- 

 tentive audience ; and the first day having passed 

 offso auspiciously, we have only lo express our re- 

 gret that we could not, on account of previous en- 

 galjfements, have the pleasure of witnessing the 

 ploughing match, which was to take place on Thurs- 



day. Of this we shall give 

 herealter. 



particular 



account 

 H. C. 



WORCESTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The first exhibition of fruits and flowers by the 

 Worcester Horticultural Soriety, commenced on 

 Tuesday, the 13th inst., at the South Town Hail. 

 We were highly gratified to witness the rich dis- 

 play of fruits and flowers which our horticnituiul 

 brethren of Worcester and vicinity contributed for 

 the occasion. This, their first effort, does them 

 much credit, and proves that although they have 

 not until the present time associated themselves 

 together, they are not much in the back ground in 

 relation to their horticultural productions. 



We find ill the National Mg'is a detailed account 

 of III? exhibition, from which we make the fdlow- 

 iiig extracts : 



"'I'he Society was formed by a f(^w individuals 

 who were desirous of aiding with tlicir efforts in 

 the improvement of the cultivation of the gardens 

 and orchards, and who wished to contribute by 

 SUCH means as were in their power for the common 



benefit. The possibility of making a good exhibi- 

 tion was doubted by many; the undertaking was 

 considered as hopeless by some ; and was openly 

 opposed by two individuals alone; but it went on 

 without their help and against their influence. 



Our citizrns were not aware of the extent of 

 their own resources, nor of the generosity of those 

 friends from abroad, who have contributed with a 

 free lieartedness and liberality beyond all expecta- 

 tion and above all praise Vi^hich words can convey. 

 The exhibition was opened on 'J'uesday morning, 

 and was as magnificent as any which has ever be- 

 fore been held in New England. 



The hall was decorated with some of the paint- 

 ings gathered from the houses of Worcester. 'I'he 

 union of the works of artist skill with the fair fruits 

 and flowers, was a new experiment, and none who 

 have witnessed the exhibitiim can have failed to 

 realize the agreeable effect of the alliance of na- 

 ture and art. If more time had been afforded, a 

 collection might have been formed which would 

 have rivalled that which has always excited admi. 

 ration in the gallery of the Alhenenm. Compared 

 with the abundance which remains in the homes of 

 our citizens, the exhibition is very small." 



The paintings alone formed a most interesting 

 exhibition, numbering between CO and 70 pieces, 

 many of them rare and valuable. The show of 

 apples was very fine, embracing all the varieties 

 esteemed among us, and tlie very best specimens, 

 with many others equally good, lo all appearance, 

 but with which we ■.■re not acquainted. 



The JCiris observes that " the pears held a con- 

 vention," and enumerates about 50 varieties. There 

 were many superior specimens. 



Some gcod late peaches were exhibited by A. 

 H. Green, of Worcester. The late period of the 

 season prevented the specimens of these fruits 

 from being numerous. 



Of quinces, there were the Orange, Pear, Apple 

 and common. 



Semina Plums, of rare beauty, were sent by Mr 

 Samuel Pond, of Cambridgepoit. 



Catawba, Isabella, hilack Hamburg, Muscat, and 

 White Sweetwater grapes, were spread in glorious 

 clusters ahmg the tables. 



Figs grown in the open air, were shown by J. 

 L. L, F. Warren, of Brighton. 



The Rohan Potatoes, of immense size, and look- 

 ing as if they were susceptible of no improvement, 

 except that of roasting, were in their immensa 

 magnitude. 



Squashes were abundant, and some immense in 

 size. There were present the good old crooked 

 necked, the Bush Orange, Early Scollop, Acorn, 

 Long Waited, Cornucopia, Cocoa Nut, and Autum- 

 nal Marrow. 



The Pumpkin of New England did not honor 

 the festival with its presence, and all the owners 

 of these golden tinted fruits should take shame to 

 themselves that they did not allow the be.-it produc- 

 tions of their fields to grace the festival of the flo- 

 rists and gardeners of Worcester. 



Mighty cabbages came to the hall : the Ruta 

 Bagas attended in their maj 'Sty: the beets seemed 

 willing to beat tliemselvcs ; the (Carrots were of 

 prodigious size and brilliant color. 



Indian corn appeared in the most beautiful form 

 of arrangement. Tlie golden ears were tastefully 

 braided together in wreaths entwined with laurel, 

 and suspended like chandeliers from the roof, and 

 when illuminated at eveni;ig by the lamps, appear- 

 ing splendidly. ExcelU'nt varieties were exhibi- 



