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Carlisle and took third prize in his class ; and five good gimmers 
were also exhibited there. The ewes, like Mr. Jefferson's, are 
milked every three or four days for a fortnight, after the lambs 
are weaned. The stock of sheep in February consisted of 54 
ewes, 3 old rams, 22 ram-hoggets and 36 gimmers, making a 
total of 115. In July there were 176, viz. 51 ewes, 69 lambs, 
35 gimmers and 21 tups of all ages. 
Cattle. — The cattle, though useful, are not so good as the sheep, 
and not particularly noticeable in this district ; and the same 
may be said of the horses. The pigs are very good, of the short- 
nosed white breed. 
Root Crops. — The mangolds were the best we saw in our travels, 
and last year beat swedes in weight per acre. This they do not 
often do. About 4/. 45. an acre of artificial manure is spent on 
them, besides a heavy manuring. The swede land only gets 
one ploughing and several grubbings. Fifteen loads of manure 
per acre is applied in autumn, and 7 or 8 cwt. of Procter and 
Ryland's manure at the time of sowing. They are set out by 
women, with the hoe, at a cost of 8s. 6fZ. per acre. About half 
the crop is drawn off, and the remainder consumed on the land. 
Successive Corn Cropping. — Mr. Savage on one close had 
taken oats after barley, with a result which did not promise much 
(in July) for the experiment, and we cannot doubt that in these 
countries, where corn growing is a secondary consideration, it is 
wise to adhere to the old rules, and not take two white-straw 
crops in succession. The cost of the manure used to get a 
decent crop seemed to us greater than the end gained. 
The land is subject to field-kale, but not much to twitch. I 
should mention that all corn is drilled, a very unusual circum- 
stance in the district. The farm-accounts are well kept, and we 
obtained every information we required as to labour and general 
statistics. 
Me. Wagstaff's Fakm, Peneith. 
Mr. Wagstaff's farm is close to the town of Penrith, in a very 
advantageous position for rail and market. Moreover, it is ex- 
tremely nice land. It is the property of Lord Lonsdale ; and hay 
and straw are sold for the Lowther stables. It partakes more of 
the character of an accommodation farm than any of the rest, and 
the rent and out-goings altogether are very heavy. It was taken 
by Mr. Wagstaff when he held the Crown Hotel in Penrith, and 
continues in his occupation, although he now lives at Derby. 
Some nice sheep and cattle are kept, and the farm is in good 
condition, but there is nothing particular to dwell upon. 
