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acre. They also recommend that the premium of ei^ht dollars 

 be awarded to Mr. Isaac Dodg-c, of Hamiiton, for his crop of 

 barley, at the rate ot* thirty three bushels to the acre — not be- 

 cause the crop is extraordinary, but to induce others to bring 

 their claims forward hereafter. 



For Potatoes^ several claims were entered, no statements re- 

 ceived. As the polatoe is one of the most useful and necessary 

 articles raised by our farmers, both for the support of man and 

 beast, the committee cannot forbear to express their regret, 

 that the prfimiums offered on this article should be treated with 

 so much neglect. They believe that with proper attention to 

 the selection of the kind of seed to be used, and care in prepar- 

 ing the land and planting the same, the crops of potatoes may 

 easily be made four times as valuable as they now usually are ; 

 and that our farmers cannot better appropriate a few acres of 

 4heir land, than to the cultivation of this article. 



For English Turnips^ two claims were received. 



1. Mr. Henry Little, of Newbury, raised, on one acre, six 

 hundred and eighty seven and a half bushels ; and is entitled to 

 the premium of ten dollars. 



2. Messrs. Silas and Joseph Little, of Newbury, raised, on one 

 acre, six hundred and fifteen bushels ; and are entitled to the 

 premium of eight dollars. 



The expense of raising and harvesting these crops is stated 

 to be about thirty dollars to the acre. They are obtained after 

 a crop of grass has been taken from the land. Hence may the 

 farmer learn how to relieve his anxiety when his crops of hay 

 are cut off, or his expectations not realized. By a little extra- 

 ordinary industry, applied in proper season, an abundant supply 

 of vegetables may be obtained for the consumption of his cattle, 

 and at small expense. 



For Carrots^ but one claim was received. 



Mr. John Dwinell, of Salem, raised, on one hundred and 

 eleven and a half rods of land, eight tons three hundred weight. 

 Considering the season was unfavourable to the cultivation of 

 this article, the crop is good, and Mr. Dwinell is entitled to the 

 premium o^ eight dollars. 



For Beets and Mangel Wurtzel.) two claims were received. 

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