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reference to the benefits they had received from associated efforts 
in the purchase of agricultural implements. 
“Tree Blight.” Paper by J. C. Plumb, of Milton. 
The question of holding agricultural conventions was discussed, 
and many pertinent suggestions relative to the purpose and ob¬ 
ject of such gatherings were made by Messrs. Flint, Geo. E. Mor¬ 
row, President Taylor, and Secretary Field. 
A brief discussion of the Devon cattle, showing their peculiar 
and valuable characteristics, was held by Messrs. Knight and 
others. 
Mr. Palmer, of Boone county, Iowa, gave a somewhat lengthy 
and interesting account of the “ Short Horns,” and of their intro¬ 
duction into his part of the country. They had proved a success, 
and he highly recommended them. 
Mr. Kiser of Dane county, made a few remarks concerning 
“ Short Horns,” endorsing the views expressed by Mr. Palmer rela¬ 
tive to their hardiness and adaptability to this climate, and for 
himself, gave a decided preference to them over any other breed. 
He would, however, advise each farmer to select the breed he pre¬ 
fers, and breed only one variety. 
Hon. J. E. Thomas, of Sheboygan made some interesting 
and highly instructive remarks concerning stables, health of stock, 
cisterns, etc., which the society requested Mr. T. to put in form of 
a “paper” for publication in this volume. It is to be regretted 
that Mr. T. has not found time to do so. 
Mr. Thomas wished to know when, and how the proceedings of 
this convention would be published. 
Secretary Field replied that as full proceedings as space would 
permit, would be published in the forthcoming volume of the 
society, and that it would be ready for distribution the coming 
summer. 
Mr. Thomas further desired to know if the papers read would 
be published in the Western Farmer. 
Secretary Field said that no objection could be made to a syn¬ 
opsis of each paper appearing in the Farmer , and that if any 
paper was especially desired by the public before it could appear 
in the Transactions he would cordially furnish it to the press. 
A resolution was adopted, urging officers of agricultural socie- 
