170 



Begonia, Ferns, Pyrus Japonica, Holyhock, Digitalis, 

 Canterbury Bell, Peony, Pansy, with beds for 200 spring 

 flowering bulbs, and annuals during summer. 



All of these arie in a fairly thrifty growing condition, 

 having produced an abundant family supply, with fre- 

 quent donations of fruit and flowers, to gladden the sober 

 aspects of the sick chamber and an occasional contribution 

 for the market. 



Most of the labor has been performed by our own hands, 

 as a healthful exercise in the golden hours of the early 

 morning. 



With the spade, hoe, rake, trowel, pruning shears, lawn 

 mower and hand stone roller at hand, we have had no oc- 

 casion to seek the gymnasium for muscular development, 

 or the turkish bath to create a sensible perspiration. 



COMPARATIVE VALUE OF CROPS AS FOOD 

 FOR CATTLE. 



STATEMENT OF GEO. A. ROGERS, SUPT. COCHICHEWICK 

 FARM, NO. ANDOVEK, MASS. 



To the Trustees of the Essex Agi'icidtiiral Society, 



Gentlemen : — We realize the truth of the statement, 

 that a single experiment in agriculture proves nothing, 

 and that the only way we can reach correct conclusions, 

 is by comparing the results of a series of experiments, 

 nevertheless, the first experiment although it proves noth- 

 ing itself, is just as necessary as those that follow it. 

 For several years, no results of feeding experiments have 

 been submitted to the Society. It should not be so. 

 We need all the knowledge obtainable to enable us to 

 make milk profitably at present prices. I herewith sub- 

 mit the results of an experiment made in Jan., Feb., and 

 March, 1893 and trust that others will, — now that the 

 ice has been broken, — go and do likewise. The five 



