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autumn, which has been done without the application of 

 farther manure, an entire decomposition of the sod and ma- 

 nure not having taken place. 



Though the area planted has two and one-tenth acres, yet 

 the above product was obtained from somewhat less than two 

 acres, in consequence of the lodgement of at least a third of an 

 acre, which was either cut green or yielded nothing at harvest. 



The threshing was performed by machine, in the open air, 

 by which process there was a great waste ; computed as high 

 as four or five bushels. 



In consequence of an over-estimate as to the size of the 

 field, too much seed was unquestionably planted. The prices 

 named are what were realized upon all that the owner could 

 spare of both wheat and straw. One lot of 30 bushels sup- 

 plied an order from Kentucky, through one of our leading 

 agriculturists, for seed. The price of the wheat may be more 

 than its worth in the market for grinding, but the owner would 

 be sorry to part with what he reserved for his own use for 

 double that sum, having the convenience of a mill near his 

 residence, where it can be ground, a bushel or two at a time, 

 and which, unbolted, makes certainly the sweetest bread that 

 was ever eaten. 



Peach Orchards. 



The committee report that there has been only one orchard 

 presented for examination, namely, that of INIr. Jason Reed, of 

 Milton, whose statement is annexed. 



As the premium of the society was offered for orchards in a 

 "bearing condition," the committee had no authority to award 

 a prize except to such as were in fruit. 



The committee had the pleasure of examining Mr. Reed's 

 peach orchards last year, and are happy again to bear testi- 

 mony to the success which has attended his cultivation ; but 

 as a gratuity was then awarded to him, it has not been deemed 

 expedient to grant another at this time. 



By Mr. Reed's statement it will be seen, that, previous to 

 the fruiting of his trees, he has cultivated other crops between 

 them. This course may not be injurious, but unless the soil 

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