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are not excelled in a * y part of tlie 



I am satisfied from experience (hat others of the 

 Suable grasses will thrive tinder proper manage 

 nt equally as well here as in England. It is also 



o i 8 , M S iasses 8' rown a 



- and _ ea uable climate may appear more rich 



and luxuriant, the nutritive qualities of grasses 



own under greater heat and a drier climate are un- 



btedly superior. It is therefore evident that we 



attribute the attractive appearance of the 



ificial meadows and pastures of England over 



those of New York state to other causes than that 



of soil and climate. 



In conclusion I will remark that the subject of 

 culture being one of national importance, and 

 1 as the true basis of agricultural wealth and 

 Asperity to the country, has always been strongly 

 dvocated by the foremost men of all classes. The 

 nous Jefferson, who aided both by example and 

 mgs; the venerable and philantrophic Judge 

 ers, ofPensylvania; by the writings of that ex- 

 tent and distinguished pioneer of agricultural 

 eklies, J. S. Skinner, of Baltimore; Judge Bue 

 - his worthy successors, L. Tucker and son of 

 Ibany; the indefatigable C. Flint, ofMassachusetts, 

 hose writings are invaluable; and by the examples 

 1 writings of the noblest men in the country of 

 e present day, whose efforts to beautify and er- 

 ch the most favored country in the universe will 

 ilways receive my humble but sincere and hearty 



CO-onp-rafirm 



co-operation. 



