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tions prescribed by statute ; though we must say, that some of 

 these requirements are extremely burdensome and incon- 

 venient. We know of many good cultivators who have been 

 deterred from presenting their claims, by the complicated 

 machinery to be wrought to secure an award. 



Respectfully submitted by 



J. W. PROCTOR, ) 



A. M. BODWELL, } Committee. 



HANSON ORDWAY, > 



Salem, Nov. 14, 1861. 



Note. — Mr. Jonas Holt, of Andover, was associated with 

 the Committee in making the awards upon the croj)s of 

 Cabbages and Onions. 



STATEMENT OF H. A. STILES. 



Having presented to your notice, for inspection and premium, 

 my crop of Summer English Turnips, raised for the market, I 

 submit the following statement : — 



Some of the earliest and best varieties of turnips, for market 

 and table use, with which I am acquainted, are the following : 

 The Flat Dutch is a good sort for early sowing. It grows to 

 medium size, and when of quick growth, the quality is de- 

 cidedly good. The Strap Leaved varieties are of two kinds — 

 the White and the Red top. I am informed by Messrs. Com- 

 stock, Ferre & Co., (extensive seed growers in Wethersfield, 

 Ct.,) that they have been cultivated at their gardens for about 

 twenty years. These are taking the place of other varieties, 

 and are the best of the table sorts. Their growth is quick in 

 a congenial soil — small top, and tap root — fine grained and of 

 delicious flavor. 



The Purple top, English Norfolk and White Globe are better 

 for the main crop, or field culture for stock feeding. The best 



