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and the least annoyance from weeds, and also the pests that 

 follow in the wake of a drought, in the form of myriads of in- 

 sects, that frequently almost annihilate a weakly crop, but 

 which have little effect on a vigorous growth. 



While from seed-time to harvest, the farmer must ever be 

 on the alert, yet there is, probably, no portion of the season's 

 work that needs the exercise of more thought and vigilant 

 care to insure success than the covering of seeds, — there is no 

 rule as reliable as the eye of an experienced workman, who 

 can detect by the condition and nature of the soil he is work- 

 ing, the proper depth to sow ; undoubtedly, much seed is sown 

 at a depth so great in spring-time, that its vitality is so im- 

 paired, that the young plant struggles for some time to re- 

 gain its wasted strength, spent in its endeavor to reach the 

 surface. 



It is well known, that the potato revels in a cool, damp soil ; 

 now to meet its requirements on naturally dry, light land, we 

 must plant in as deep furrows as seems consistent to meet its 

 wants, yet remembering the evil of too deep covering. I 

 should favor deep furrowing, but would cover in only a por- 

 tion of the sides of the furrow, under this method of planting; 

 the use of the Thomas harrow and bush, and later, the horse 

 hoe, will do away with all hand hoeing; in fact, the same 

 method can well be pursued with many Root crops, and the 

 expense greatly reduced ; thus, by keeping up with the times, 

 we, as Essex county farmers, can defy competition. 

 Respectfully submitted by, 



Asa T. Newhall, Chairman. 



Frank Newhall, Joseph E. Randall, Geo. C. Foster, Com. 



STATEMENT OF AARON LOW. 



Statement of Potato and Squash Crop. 

 The piece of land on which the above crops were grown 



