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cultivated crops in a good growing condition, with clean 

 culture. The four acres of ensilage corn presented a beau- 

 tiful appearance ; no better had been seen by the com- 

 mittee elsewhere in the county. They were especially 

 interested in the experiment of the year, of laying down 

 to grass, a field of squashes. At the last hoeing, just as 

 the vines began to run, grass seed was sown, and land be- 

 tween the rows made level by Breed's weeder, a rake, 

 and the growth of vines did not prevent a fine catch of 

 grass, which has proved a complete success, well worthy 

 of imitation. 



The crops grown on the farm are as follows : 20 tons of 

 English hay, 1 1-2 tons oat fodder, 3 tons Hungarian hay, 

 about the usual amount of meadow hay, about 30 tons en- 

 silage corn, 225 bushels potatoes, 1-2 acre turnips, a large 

 crop not harvested, 35 barrels of apples, first quality. The 

 stock kept on the farm consists of 3 horses, 15 horned cattle, 

 5 hogs. The buildings have been put in good repair gen- 

 erally; a coat of paint would improve their appearance, 

 and soon will become necessary for economy's sake. 

 Respectfully submitted, 



Benjamin P. Ware, 



For the Committee. 



REPORT OF NEW MEMBERS. 



There have been thirty-two new members added to the 

 society since the last annual report, seven of whom became 

 members by receiving premiums of seven dollars and up- 

 ward, according to the rules of the society, from different 

 towns, as follows: 



Beverly, 1 Lynn, . 1 



Danvers, 3 Peabody 24 



Haverhill, 1 Salem, 2 



