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JERSEYS. 



Of this promising breed we have in the county several herds 

 and many small lots. The principal breeders are Gen. William 

 S. Lincoln and 0. B. Hadwin, of Worcester, Jonathan Forbush, 

 of Bolton, and John Brooks, of Princeton. The foundation of 

 these herds was the animals imported by the State society, and 

 from the herd imported by John P. Gushing-. 



DEVONS. 



This handsome breed of cattle has been introduced to a small 

 extent into this county, but has been mostly crossed with our 

 native stock. Probably not more than half a dozen animals are 

 now owned in the county that would be received into the herd- 

 book. We think we risk nothing in saying the Shorthorns have 

 done more for grading than all the other breeds put together. 

 But, on the other hand, there are as many thoroughbreds of 

 either the Ayrshires or the Jerseys as there are of Shorthorns. 



H. R. Keith. 



WORCESTER NORTH. 



The principal crops raised in Worcester North are hay, corn, 

 potatoes, wheat, rye, barley and oats, fruit and vegetables. 

 Where the land is suitable, rye is a profitable crop, as the straw 

 sells readily at from two-thirds to three-fourths the price of good 

 hay. Much more attention is paid to the cultivation of vegeta- 

 bles than formerly, in consequence of the increased demand for 

 them in the villages, and the farmers get a much better return 

 than for the usual farm crops.. Many have commenced the 

 cultivation of the grape, which bids fair to become a profitable 

 crop. Many orchards of pear trees are started, and much more 

 time is spent in the cultivation of strawberries and other small 

 fruits. This section is largely engaged in the manufacture of 

 chairs, tubs and pails, paper, edge tools, sashes and blinds, agri- 

 cultural implements, machinery, &c., consequently, making a 

 good market for the various products of the farm. 



But little cheese is manufactured. The butter is generally 

 marketed near home. Many farmers are engaged in raising 

 milk, to be sold in the villages or sent to the Boston market. If 

 it does not pay as well it is less labor than to manufacture butter 

 and cheese. 



