Best one-fourth acre of Wli'te Beans. H. S. Chapin. Sheffield, 



2d do. W. A. Dunham, Ashley Falls, 



3d do, .\. \V. Barnes. L'urtisviUe. 

 Best one-fourth acre of Su^ar Beets. Mrs. J. M. Mackie, 



2d do, C. N. Gilbert, 



3d do, Mrs. L. Tuckerman. Stockbrid;;e, 

 Best one-fourth acre of Onions. Georj^e E. Ploss, South Ejrremont, 



2d do. W. C. French. West Stockbrid^e, 



3d do, George E. Smith, Sheffield, 

 Best one-fourth acre of .Man^el-Wurtzels. A. A. Knight. Hartsville, 



2d do. F. B. Seeley, Stockbridj^e, 

 Best one-fourth acre of Carrots. Geortre Higrginson, Lenox, 



2d do, I). W Bishop. Lenox, 



3d do. B. F. Seeley. Stockbridge, 

 Best one-fourth acre ut S^vedish, Russian or French Turnips. A. G. Sweet, Tyring- 

 ham. 



2d do, U. W. Bishop, Lenox. 



3d do. M. V. Thompson. Monterey, 

 Best one-fourtti acre of Cabbages. W. C. French, West Stockbridge, 



2d do, A. G. Sweet, Tyringham, 



3d do. P. M Sbaylor & Son, Lee, 



In submitting our report for consideration, your committee deem it their 

 duty to make a few suggestions: In the first place it seems advisable that 

 it in the future the committee should be instructed at what time they should 

 begin to view the crops entered for premiums. 



We began, in the opinion of some, too early, others thought we did not 

 begin soon enough ; s?ad their crops had been ready for weeks. Some 

 thought it advisable for us to make two trips so as to accommodate all.. 

 Now, in our opinion, it would give better satisfaction to have the time 

 stated and have the competitors act accordingly. 



We would advise all to ascertain the size of their field before entering 

 crops for premium, as we consider it the duty of a committee to measure 

 when there is the slightest doubt. 



We viewed many excellent crops that we would have been pleased to 

 have awarded premiums, but it was not in our power to do so. They show^ed 

 excellent care, leaving the impression upon our minds that the competitors 

 were first-class farmers. The drouth was more severe in some localities 

 than in others making a decided difference from what the crops otherwise 

 would have been. 



In our opinion it would be better to increase the number of premiums 

 and try to promote and encourage good farming. We think it would be 

 a benefit to the society, the farmer, and the community -at-large. 



Some crops had been harvested before we reached them, other competi- 

 tors said they were aware that their crops were not worthy of a premium, 

 but to them we wish to extend our thanks for the cordial welcome which 

 we received at their homes. 



In conclusion we would say that, actuated by a sense of duty, we have 

 in all cases tried to use our best judgment. 



No doubt we have not met the expectation of all, but we have tried to 

 do justice. Remember, we are but human, and as such are liable to err. 



C. H. HALE, 1 ^ 



W. F. MILLIGAN,}^^^"^^"^^- 



Seeds. 



Whole number of entries, 30. Timothy, o ; Sweet Corn, 3 ; Pop Corn, 6; 

 Seed Oats, 2; Seed Rye, 7; White Beans, 11; Seed Buckw^heat, 4 ; 30 lbs. 

 Traced Ears Seed Corn, 5. 



Best 30 pounds Traced Ears Seed Corn, F. N. Kellogg, Sheffield, $2 00 



2d do, M. L Wheeler, 1 (JO 



Best 30 pounds Traced Ears Sweet Corn, M. I. Wheeler, 2 00 



2d do. William J. Warner, 1 00 



Best 30 pounds Traced Ears of Seed Pop Corn, J. C. Busby. Monterey, 2 00 



2d do, J. R. Huggins. Jr , Sheffield. 1 00 



Best bushel of Seed Oats. M. Tyrrell, Egremont, 3 00 



2d do. Mrs. J. M. Mackie, 2 00 



Best bushel of Seed Rve, Dwight Andrews, Sheffield, 3 00 



2d do. E. L. Van Deusen, Sheffield, 2 00 



3d do. Mrs. J. M. Mackie. 1 00. 



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