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the improvement of our breed of cattle. No object is more 

 worthy of effort, or of more importance to the farmer. We are 

 happy to state, that on this subject a new interest has been 

 awakened among our members, and that its influence is already 

 to be seen in the improved character of our stock. We cannot 

 expect any rapid advance, few farmers being willing to incur 

 the great expense necessary to possess the finest breeds ; but 

 from the improvements which have already taken place, and 

 from the zeal and enterprise manifested by many of our farmers, 

 it may be reasonable to anticipate, that the Norfolk society in 

 the line of blood stock will not be surpassed by her sister asso- 

 ciations. 



The exhibition of swine, was, as heretofore, of a high char- 

 acter, many of the animals being of rare excellence, especially 

 those of the Suffolk breed, so universally admired by all. 



But little attention has hitherto been given to the breeding 

 and raising of horses in this county, the many fine animals 

 possessed by our citizens having generally been brought from 

 other states. We are happy to learn, howeve.^ from our exhi- 

 bitions, and from other sources, that efforts are in progress for 

 the improvement of this useful and noble beast. 



In poultry, the exhibition was, as on former occasions, very 

 extensive, containing most of the new and popular varieties in 

 the country, and adding greatly to the interest and utility of 

 the show. The report of the committee on this subject, forms 

 a valuable part of these transactions. 



In the products of the dairy, the exhibition was, as usual, 

 very small, on account of the proximity of our county to Bos- 

 ton market, and the sale of its milk in that city, and in other 

 places. The sale of milk may be more profitable than the 

 manufacture of butter and cheese ; still, it is to be regretted 

 that more attention is not devoted to the production of these 

 articles. We especially commend the worthy example of con- 

 tributors during the present and past seasons. 



The pomological department is always an attractive and im- 

 portant feature of our exhibitions. This county has been long 

 and justly celebrated for the cultivation of fruits. A spirit of 

 enterprise and emulation has existed for many years among her 



