On motion, Resolved, That for a more general diffusion of a knowledge of the science of agriculture among the farmers of this county, we recom mend the reading and more liberal subscription to the Ohio Culti vator. On motion, it was Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to make a full statistical report of the agriculture of this county for the year 1850, to this Society, in time for the report of the State Board of Agriculture T. W. Powell, H. Williams and N. Dustin, were appointed said committee. On motion, A. Thomson, James Eaton and H. Van Horne, were appointed a committee to make arrangements for the next annual exhibition of this Society. After the passage of the foregoing resolutions, addresses were made by Dr. Hills, Prof. Merrick, H. Williams, N. Dustin, Wilder Joy and T. W. Powell, which were listened to with interest, and with a very gratifying effect on those present, which was manifesed by the subscription of the sum of two hundred and twelve dollars towards making arrangements for the next Fair, which subscription we hope to see largely increased, as there are many spirited farmers in the county who were not present on the occasion, who will not by any means be considered as behind, and who only want an opportunity to put down their tens and fives until the amount is swelled to three or four times the present amount. Place that amount in the hands of the committee of arragements-men who are known to be responsible, and who take a great interest in this subject—and we may expect to see our Society placed on such a footing as we may not only be proud of, but will comparatively be ahead of any other in the State. At the conclusion of the addresses, the following resolutions were passed: Resolved, That a committee of three, with auxiliaries of one man from each townsip, be appointed, to solicit further subscriptions. The following persons were appointed in accordance with the above resolution : Berkshire-Nathan Dustin. Berlin-Alwood Smith. Brown-B, F. Loofborow. Delaware-H. Van Horne, L. Glessner and H. P. Havens. Genoa-O. D. Hough. Harlem-John Cook. Kingstown-William Gaston. Liberty-Hiram Carpenter. Malborough-Hugh Cole. Orange-George Gooding. Resolved, That a committee of three, to consist of the President, Vice President and Secretary, be appointed to select some person or persons to address the Society at the next annual Fair. Resolved, That the Secretary and Treasurer be appointed a committee to award premiums on crops. On motion, the Society adjourned. We would again remind the successful competitors for cheese, butter, &c., that no premiums can be paid until the requisitions of the law be complied with. We would also suggest to the committee on Stock, that they write out more detailed reports, showing the quality of the stock presented whether it has been improved, and is improving-comparing the same as far as possible with other portions of the State. If this is not done, we cannot realize or attain the object of our organization; which ought to be, to disseminate all the information within our power; and it is particularly desirable to incorporate in our report to the State Board of Agriculture. We would say something of the articles exhibited, and particularly of the ladies' department, of what they exhibited and what they did not, were not our remarks already longer than we think the publishers will like. So we leave the rest for them to say. ERIE COUNTY. L. GLESSNER. BY H. CHASE. 1. PRINCIPAL CROPS.-Wheat and Corn, about equal in value. 2. WHEAT.-The usual average per acre I set down at 15 bushels; but I think the average the past season, will not fall short of 30 bushels per acre. Hessian fly is the most formidable enemy to the crop, but for two years past, that has been almost entirely unknown; late sowing has been thought the best preventive. I estimate the quantity grown in this county, this season, at one hundred thousand bushels. A good deal of improvement in quality and kind is perceptible, by the introduction of new varieties, among the best of which I name the "Soule," "White Blue Stem" and "Improved White Flint" the "Mediterranean" is rejected by the farmers and buyers extensively. 3. CORN.-The usual average per acre I put down at 50 bushelsthe crop this year is above an average in quantity and quality; nearly all this crop is shipped East. The price at the different markets in this county ranges from 30 to 50 cents, and I think has averaged for two or three years past 40 cents per bushel. 4. OATS.-Average 40 bushels per acre; the past season not above an average. No particular injuries to be apprehended. 5. RYE AND BARLEY.-Not enough raised to make them worthy of notice. 6. GRASS AND HAY.-The usual average yield is 14 tons, and that of the past season 1 ton. Crop shortened by drouth, on clay soils. Usual price $5, this season $8 per ton. 7. ROOT CROPS.-Usual yield of potatoes 100 bushels. The crop this year short. "Round pink eyes" and "flesh colored” “Neshanocks' most approved. The round pink eyes are, perhaps, for table use, and on account of liability to rot, preferable to either of the varieties named: but the prevalence of the disease, or rot, so far as I have observed, has prevailed on other than dry sandy soils, and yet, even on these soils, the rot has destroyed some varieties entirely —especially where potatoes have been planted on the same ground twice in succession. 8. FRUIT. The character of the fruit in this county is good. Efforts are being made for its improvement. A small amount in a green state, and quite a large amount dried is exported. 9. SEEDS.-Not worth reporting. 10. OTHER CROPS.-Not worth reporting. 11. DAIRY PRODUCTS.-This is not a dairy section very little export of butter or cheese. Some more attention is being paid to the improvement in breeds of stock. . 12, SHEEP AND WOOL.-I estimate the amount of wool grown in this county at 100,000 pounds, and I think it a low estimate. Its general quality is good. There is a considerable increase in the number of sheep, and a good deal of improvement in the character of flocks. The Spanish and French Merinoes, from Vermont, have been introduced in the last two years, and are highly approved of, on account of the large weight of fleece, and the fineness of the same. We have some of the Southdowns and Leicestershires, but these are not numerous; perhaps the great mass of our wool may be said to range at one-fourth to one-half blood, with a good tendency to improve. 13. PORK.-Not much raised. Not much attention to the impovement of the breeds. 14. BEEF.-No beef fatted except on grass. The surplus cattle are mostly driven East. 15. HORSES AND MULES.-Cannot state the raised the number annually exported is small. number of horses There is apparent quite a spirit of improvement in our county on the subject of improving the breed of horses; and an association of farmers in two of our townships imported from the State of New York, a Vermont "Morgan" and an "Emigrant" colt, both stallions, of high blood on both sides, the sire of the first being the celebrated “Morgan Black Hawk," and his dame a high bred Messenger; the latter sired by an English inported horse, "Emigrant," and his dame a Bleecher mare. There are Iso some other very good horses of less note. The Morgan horse is preferred on account of his uncommon i ardy constitution, and his great power for the r. ad. No mules raised. 17. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.-Wheat drills, harvesting and threshing machines have been quite extensively introduced, with great advantage. BY BENJAMIN SUMMERS. 1. PRINCIPAL CROPS.-Wheat, Corn, Hay, Wool, Oats, Cattle, Horses and Fruit. 2. WHEAT.-I put the average product at 13 bushels per acre. The average this year is from 25 to 30 bushels to the acre. Hessian fly and rust have generally injured this crop m st; for a year or two the midge or red worm, has injured it; this year neither of them did any perceptible injury. Late sowing and high cultivation are the best, a d win us the only known preventives of the fly; and by sowing late we suffer from rust. Dry land and the earliest varieties are the best safeguards known against rust. The Illinois and Mediterranean have not been much injured by rust. There are two varieties, the Soules and Blue-stem, which are about as early as the first mentioned, and have escaped the fly and rust equa ly well, and this year have outdone the Illinois from five to twelve bushels per acre, growing side by side with equal cultivation. The improved flint has also done well. The probable aggregate for the county, (in extent nine townships,) is from 300,000 to 350,000 bushels. CORN. This year's crop is an average, say thirty-five to forty-five bushels to the acre; it may be fifty. Probably half exported; balance fed to farm stock chiefly. Price, the past summer, about 45 cents. 4. OATS.-Average yield, say thirty bushels per acre; this year fifteen to twenty bushels. Badly injured by drouth and grasshop pers. 16-AG. REP. |