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struction of this useful implement, will persevere in this 

 application of his labour. 



If we would realize the full benefits to be derived 

 from our plowin^^-matches, perhaps it would be well to 

 follow them with the offer of suitable premiums for the 

 cultivation of the field plowed. Let the distinguishing 

 characteristics of each land plowed, be distinctly stated 

 in the report of the committee; let the cultivation be 

 similar on all, and the quantities of produce be noted on 

 each; — then would the result show which work was best. 

 That plowing must be best, which has a tendency to pro- 

 duce the best crops, whatever the form of the furrow or 

 the beauty of its appearance. 

 Respectfully submitted, by 



J. W. PROCTOR, 1 

 W. JOHNSON, Jr., | 

 A. GRAY, J> Committee. 



N. FELTON, I 



T. E. PAYSON, J 

 Andover, Sept. 28, 1842. 



WITH SINGLE TEAMS. 



The Committee on plowing with single teams, 

 Report : 



That thirteen teams were entered, eleven of which 

 were ready at the time appointed, and engaged in the 

 work required. The field on which the work was done 

 was situate in front of the Seminary buildings, adjoining 

 that occupied by the double teams, of similar soil, in like 

 condition. It was divided into lots, containing each one 

 eighth of an acre, being about 17 rods long, and about 

 18 feet wide. The lots were assigned, and the plowing 

 was required to be at least jive inches deep. The work 

 was done as follows — viz : 



No. 1. Andrew F. Curtis, of Middleton ; himself 

 plowman ; plow made by Winslow, of Middleton ; 42^ 

 minutes, 18 furrows. For this was awarded the 4th 

 premium. 



