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PLOWING AND OTtCHAEDS- 



PLOWING. 



There were seven entries to plow with horse teams, 

 but for various reasons there were but two on the ground 

 to plow. We regret very much that there were no 

 more to plow, as there were four premiums offered ; the 

 two that plowed did their work in a good workman-like 

 manner, one with a double plow and one with a single, 

 and we were unanimous in awarding the two first pre- 

 miums as follows : 



1st, to Martin Clifford, of Fitchburg, $7,00 



2d, to Albert Stratton, of Leominster, 5,00 



For the Committee, 



JOSEPH UPTON. 



ORCHARDS. 



The only entry for premiums offered for the best 

 apple orchard planted subsequent to January 1, 1856, 

 was made by Mr. J. M. Sawtell, of Fitchburg, and the 

 Committee have awarded to him the second premium 

 of $10.00. 



For Mr. SawtelFs method of planting and culture, 

 reference may be made to his statement herewith trans- 

 mitted. 



Most of the trees in his young orchard appeared to be 

 making good growth, though not the most vigorous, 

 particularly when we take into consideration the' care 

 bestowed upon them, the good quality of the soil, and 

 the favorable location. Two or three had been injured 



