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year three and a lialf acres of corn, which is estimated to produce 

 two hundred and fifty bushels. His usual crop of oats is one hund- 

 red bushels ; and his potatoe crop ranges from fifty to seventy-five 

 bushels ; and he has also a good kitchen garden. 



On his farm Mr. Cutler has one hundred and fifty apple trees of the 

 best varieties. Thirty of these have come to an age to be productive. 

 The remainder are but eleven years from the seed. These trees ta- 

 ken together, in point of health, thrift, beauty and choice selection, 

 probably will not suffer in comparison with the same number within 

 the limits of this Society. The Committee are therefore agreed in 

 awarding to him the first premium of twelve dollars. 



MR. LINUS GKEEN S FAKM. 



This farm is situated in Hadley, more than a mile north-east from 

 the center of the town. It contains one hundred acres; has a south- 

 ern exposure with a surface very agreeably diversified with gentle el- 

 evations and depressions. On this farm are several springs of pure 

 water which are not dry in the driest weathei-, and which must en- 

 hance the value of the farm. A very small portion only is not suit- 

 ed to profitable culture. Some parts of it possessed originally a stiff 

 soil and were nearly unproductive of anything valuable. But by a 

 plentiful application of lime these parts have been so much ameliora- 

 ted that they are now among its most valuable portions. It is very 

 judiciously divided into pasturage, tillage and mowing and supports 

 a very large stock. The products in hay the present year are eighty 

 tons, which is of a very good quality ; and four hundred bushels of 

 corn and other grains in due proportion. The labor in the warm sea- 

 son, can be performed by about three efficient men. The Committee 

 had much pleasure in looking over this farm, not only from its pres- 

 ent fine appearance, but also from the consideration that some ten or 

 a dozen years ago, it contained little else but deformity and sterility, 

 and owes its present improved state to the indefatigable industry, and 

 the skill of its possessor. They award to Mr. Green, the second pre- 

 mium of eight dollars. All which is respectfully submitted. 



JOHN SANFORD, 



In behalf of the Committee. 



ON FRUIT TREES. 



The Committee on fruit trees visited the several Orchards of dif- 

 ferent varieties presented for premiums ; and two that were present- 



