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They had the pleasure of meeting, on that occasion, the President 

 of the Society, the Hon. M. P. Wilder, some of the Yice Presi- 

 dents, and other gentlemen, friends of the cause of agriculture. 



For a brief history of the farm and an account of its manage- 

 ment and productions, -we refer to the communications of Mr. 

 Bradford, addressed to the Chairman, and appended to this 

 Report. 



The Committee, therefore, in this connection, remark generally 

 that the principal production of Mr. Bradford's farm is hay, for 

 which the soil seems peculiarly well adapted. At the same time, 

 valuable crops of grain are raised. One field of rye was re- 

 markable, both for quantity and quality. As a particular account 

 of this may be given by the Committee on Grain Crops, we refer 

 to the Report of that Committee, for the purpose of showing what 

 we consider an important fact, namely, that grain crops may he 

 made profitable m Norfolk county. 



The fine mowing lands on Mr. Bradford's farm had received no 

 -top dressing for six or eight years. But the after crop was per- 

 mitted to remain, to serve the double purpose of guarding the 

 roots from the winter frost and enriching the ground the following 

 season. The Committee remark, in conclusion, that an elegant 

 simplicity and taste characterized the premises of Mr. Bradford ; 

 and we hope he may receive a reasonable profit in addition to the 

 great and constant pleasure which the possession and intelligent 

 cultivation of such a beautiful farm will naturally furnish him. 



The Committee award to S. D. Bradford of West Roxbury, the 

 Society's premium of $25.00. 



The other farm, visited by a part of the Committee, is situated 

 in the town of Wrentham, and is owned by James S. Wiggin, Esq. 

 In the communication of Mr. Wiggin, addressed to Rev. Mr. 

 Sewall of Medfield, and annexed to this Report, will be found a 

 detailed account of his various operations upon the farm since he 

 has taken possession of it. These operations appear to have been 

 conducted with characteristic energy. Great improvements have 

 already been made on the premises of Mr. Wiggin during the short 

 period of two years. But great as they are, they are only the 

 hegimiing of a series of improvements, which it is the purpose of 

 Mr. W. to carry forward to full completion. With this statement 

 and with a reference to the full communication of Mr. W., al- 



