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liness in keeping, the best cow will soon cease to be in pro- 

 lit. The quality, and not the quantity of milk is the most; 

 important. Nor are the largest the best for the dairy : espe- 

 cially where there are short bites and irregular seasons. A 

 silver medal, or fifty dollars. 



7. Live Fences, 



For the best experiment on, or practical application of, 

 any species of shrub or tree proper for live fences ; and the 

 most ceconomical and practical mode of securing them in 

 their early stages of growth, from injur\^ by cattle or other 

 enemies. 



The general idea of European agriculturists has been con- 

 fined on this subject, to thorn ox quick inclosures. But these 

 may not be found exclusively the best here. On Long Lsl- 

 and^ before the revolution, a very able and spirited proprietor 

 of a large estate there, went very extensively into inclosures 

 with quick set, procured not only in this country, but from 

 Europe and elsewhere. He found the thoni, of every de- 

 scription, subject to many casualties and diseases ; some of 

 them unknown in Europe. Blights injured a great proportion, 

 after they were in sufficient growth for inclosure without 

 protection. It was not frequent that a sound crop of haws 

 was produced ; these being subject to the worm, and other 

 impediments to their perfection. Although it is still dtsirable, 

 that every attention should be paid to the hawthorn^ it is not 

 improbable that some other of our native shrubs or trees, 

 may thrive as well, if not better ; and equal the thorn in utili- 

 ty. The object therefore is, to promote enquiries and expe- 

 riments that shall determine this point. The -walnut^ the ap' 

 ple^ the honey locust CGleditsia triacanthosj the white Jlow- 

 ering locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia^) have been tried, on a 

 small scale — Each has its peculiar disadvantages. The white 

 mulberry has also been recommended, 



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