. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 100 HISTOEY OF HEEEFOED CATTLE miums annually oii'ered for the encouragement of agrieulture and industry, lists of members and subscribers, and directions for the field cul- ture for the early Lancashire Dwarf Potato. "Such is the heading in view of establishing an Agricultural Society in Herefordshire. "The advantages which have already arisen to the public from the establishment of Agri- cultural Societies in the various parts of the kingdom, first gave use to the idea of a similar i
. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. 100 HISTOEY OF HEEEFOED CATTLE miums annually oii'ered for the encouragement of agrieulture and industry, lists of members and subscribers, and directions for the field cul- ture for the early Lancashire Dwarf Potato. "Such is the heading in view of establishing an Agricultural Society in Herefordshire. "The advantages which have already arisen to the public from the establishment of Agri- cultural Societies in the various parts of the kingdom, first gave use to the idea of a similar institution in the county of Hereford. The alacrity of persons of fortune, and of many of the most respectable land-holders, in support of the measure, affords a well-grounded confi- dence that the exertions of this Society will not be -ineffectual. "To point out the utility of such an institu- tion it can only be necessary to state what are the principal objects of its attention; these are to excite by premiums and otherwise, a general spirit of emulation amongst breeders and prac- tical farmers. "To encourage industry and fidelity among servants employed in husbandry. "To reward laborers who shall bring up, or have already brought up, the greatest number of legitimate children, without any or with the smallest relief from their respective parishes. "To promote the knowledge of agriculture by encouraging experiments on those subjects which are of the most importance to it, and by distributing rewards to such persons as shall produce the best and most abundant crops of grain and grass, in proportion to the quality of land they occupy. "To encourage the improvement of waste and other lands by enclosing, draining and manur- ing in the most cheap and effectual manner. "To ascertain from actual experiment that course of crops on either light or heavy soils, which shall prove most profitable, and leave the lands in the best state. "To make generally
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