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ableness of the crop would be valuable, as it might lead to a more extensive' 
cultivation of clover for seed in this State; especially when they consider 
the large amount that is annually brought from other States to supply our 
market. Let it be looked to in time. We have a wide country west of us 
that will soon need a large supply of this article.* 
“ Of hops, one bale was exhibited, the quality and packing of which- 
was unexceptionable. 
“One beautiful sample of Stowell’s evergreen corn was presented. 
This is evidently a variety superior to most kinds of sweet corn, and likely 
to become a favorite with connoisseurs. 
“ The vegetable department presented little requiring particular com¬ 
ment. Although containing some individual specimens of high merit, it 
also contained many spurious varieties, showing a want of proper care in 
saving or selecting the seeds thereof. The most spirited and successful ex¬ 
hibition in this department was that of potatoes. 
Many beautiful specimens were presented, some of which were entirely 
unknown to the Committee, who, in absence of their owners, were unable 
to judge of their respective merits. One very fine sample was especially 
interesting, from the fact of their being the second crop this year, the first 
having been raised in Bermuda, West Indies, and the second at Mineral 
Point, by Gen. William R. Smith. 
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.—No. of Entries, 11. 
* * { ' ' ' ' i /; H 
Judges — Dennison Worthington, Summit; Mrs. E. W. Edgerton, 
Summit; Mrs. J. E. Dodge, Potosi. 
Best ten knots of woolen yarn; Mrs. Sophia Schuschard, Delafield. $2.- 
Best ten yards of rag carpet; Mrs. John W. Cole, Watertown. $2. 
Best three varieties of woolen yarn ; Simeon Ford, Watertown. (Discre¬ 
tionary) $2. 
* See Yol. II, Transactions, page 63, 
