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have ever had the pleasure of seeing ; the varieties were very 

 numerous. Mr. S. Tuttle, H. A. Wheeler, of Concord, James 

 Eustis, and others, are worthy of the highest commendation for 

 their rich specimens of apples. W. H. Allen, of North Cam- 

 bridge, and John Gordon, of Brighton, exhibited fifteen varie- 

 ties, each of the best varieties of pears, which was a rich display. 

 The peaches were large. General Chandler, of Lexington, 

 exhibited a dish of the golden-drop plum, the largest and best 

 specimen I have ever seen. 



Hon. E. W. Bull took the first premium on the Concord 

 grape. Mr. Bull is the propagator of this grape, and it proves 

 to be one of the very best grapes for our northern climate, as 

 they mature in September. The specimens on exhibition were 

 good size, purple color, and good flavor. Every man who has a 

 garden spot, should have one or more of these vines. Mr. Bull 

 is supplying all calls. 



The display of vegetables was large, of all kinds, and the 

 most perfect varieties. Much attention is given to sauce vege- 

 tables for market. Gov. Brown exhibited some sweet potatoes 

 from his garden, which were well matured, which demonstrates 

 the fact that they can be raised in this latitude. 



A. H. Wheeler, of Concord, exhibited forty Jenny Lind pota- 

 toes which weighed 60 lbs. ; also some Davis seedlings which 

 were very perfect, and it is said they do not rot. 



The ladies' department was well arranged, and the articles 

 showed good taste in design, manufacture, and display. 



There were twenty specimens of butter, and as many of 

 bread, and New England over can't produce any better dis- 

 play of the staff of life and the indipensable article from the 

 churn, than the ladies of Middlesex brought together. Such 

 wives and daughters may well be called " useful ornaments," 

 the pride of their husbands and fathers. 



At one o'clock a procession was formed and proceeded to the 

 Town Hall, where about three hundred partook of a good 

 dinner worthy of the occasion. After feasting upon the good 

 things which were abundant, Mr. President Keyes called the 

 house to order, and introduced to the audience the Rev. Mr. 

 Babbidge, of Pepperell, who delivered an address, full of inter- 

 est, sliowing a knowledge in the science of agriculture. 



The toast-master was then introduced, and by a sentiment 



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