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it directly follows the horses. Advantages are claimed for this 

 mower over others. 



The Sprague Mower, from E. I. Co., is anew article, has 

 been but little used, is said to be of easy draft, and makes good 

 Avork. 



Perry Mower, presented by Ames Plow Co., looks Avell and 

 is presumed to be a good mower. It received the premium at 

 the Paris Exposition in 18G7, and also has received premiums 

 from the New England Agricultural Society. 



Bullard's Improved Hay Tedder, and Whittemore's Lock 

 Joint Wheel Rake, were presented by John S. Preston, of 

 Danvers ; also the American Tedder, and Burt's Horse Rake, 

 presented by Ames Plow Co., all appeared to be good articles, 

 but as to their comparative value the Committee give no opin- 

 ion, as they were not tried in their presence. 



The Seed Sower presented by C. R. Sargent, of Xewbury- 

 port, simple in its construction, is thought to be a good article. 

 The Horse Cart presented by John W. Dodge, of Salem, 

 lias a small wheel under tlie forward end of the cart. It at- 

 tracted the attention of the Committee, Avho Avould call it to 

 the notice of those Avho wish to purchase, so that they can 

 judge for themselves. 



Drain Tile were presented l)y Lawrence & Bodge, of Ikn- 

 erly, an improved article. 



The Revolving Harrow by Asa A\^ade, of Ipswich, A\'as not 

 used, therefore the Committee arc not prepared to gi\e an 

 opinion on its Aalue. 



Several Steel Plows were presented wliich appeared well, 

 but their superiority OAcr other plows is to be tested by their use. 

 The Pulverizing Harrow, al)OAe alluded to, was used on the 

 ploAving field with good success. It is claimed to stir the 

 ground deeper than harrow or cultivator, and the Committee 

 would recommend it to the attention of the farmers, and they 

 can judge for themselves as to its merits. 



We well remember the first trial of mowers in the County, 

 July IGth, 1855, on Dr. Loring's farm in Salem, and on the 



