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ing. We have no doubt that the inducement offered by this 

 Society for planting apple orchards, since the fall of 1841, has 

 had its desired effect. We should hope, however, that more 

 were induced to plant than appeared as competitors for the 

 prize, as only seven orchards were offered for premium. The 

 most of these were praiseworthy, and the apparent e fforts of 

 the owners to keep them clear of insects, and give proper shape 

 and direction to the tops of the trees, are worthy of the imita- 

 tion of all. 



MORGAN LEWIS, Chairman. 



Sheep. 



The Committee, Charles K. Lamphier, Chairman, say — 

 That the number of entries of sheep for premium was twenty- 

 five, having evinced to the Committee that they were selected from 

 good flocks with correct judgment, and we have no hesitation in 

 saying, that there never was a finer exhibition of those animals. 

 Though the wool-growing business affords but small profits, yet 

 we would say to the wool-growers of Berkshire, Continue to im- 

 prove your flocks by judicious management, and we trust the 

 day is not far distant when your labor will be better rewarded. 



Horses. 



A larger number of horses was entered for premium the pres- 

 ent year than usual, and the exhibition, especially of breeding 

 mares and colts, and farm horses, was very creditable to the 

 county, and spoke well for the good taste and care of our farmers 

 in this important and interesting department of their stock. 



There were thirteen breeding mares, with their colts, offered to 

 the inspection of the Committee ; and although the number was 

 so large, yet there were few, if any, among them which do not 

 deserve a favorable notice. The Committee award the premi- 

 ums, — 



