usually growing on the bottom lands, and makes a fine tree for or

namental purposes.

Pinus strobus, Mx. White pine.

resinosa, A. Yellow pine.

Abeis canadensis, Mx. Hemlock tree. I know of but one place in the county where this tree is found, and that is a small grove around the house of Dr. Watson, near the village of Duplain. I think it is the only natural grove of Hemlock in Clinton county. Abeis denticulata, Mx. Black spruce.

Cupressus thyoides, Mx.

White Cedar.

Arbor vitae.

Thuja occidentalis, Mx.

Juniperus communis, W.

Juniper.

virginiania, Wm. Red Cedar.

sabina, W. Savin.

Clematis virginica, L. Virgins bower.

Celastrus scandens, L. Bittersweet.

Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Mx. Virginia creeper.

Rhus radicans, L. Poison ivy.

Menispermum canadense, L. Vine maple. Moonseed.

Vitis aestivalis, Mx. Summer grape.

ripari, Mx.

Smilax rotundifolia, L. Green brier. Bramble.

GENESEE COUNTY.

SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GENESEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY-1856.

In coming before the Society with the Annual Report of its proceedings, the Executive Committee have the satisfaction of recording the continued prosperity of the Society-as evidenced by more numerous members, increased funds, and additional competition for its premiums.

The steadily growing interest, manifested year by year by the farmers of the county, taken in connection with the splendid success of the last Fair, at the close of a season by no means favorable to agricultural products, demonstrate unmistakably that the Society has been safely piloted through all the dangers incident to the more immature years of all such associations, and may now be regarded as one of the established and permanent institutions of the county.

Besides providing for the payment of all the premiums awarded, and the incidental expenses of the Society, the Committee has been able to pay off the last instalment of the purchase money for the Fair Grounds-$100, and the interest which has accrued-so that the Society is now entirely free from debt, the owner of a beautifully situated piece of land rapidly rising in value, and an available balance of cash in the treasury, as reported by the Treasurer, of $151 19. In making this statement, the Committee consider there is good reason to congratulate the Society upon its position.

The following is a brief synopsis of the proceedings of the Society for the past year:

The Sixth Annual Meeting was held on the 9th of January, 1856, when the following officers were elected:

President-Grant Decker.

Vice Presidents-One in each township, and one in the city of Flint: Argentine, Abram Middlesworth.

Atlas, George Kipp.

Burton, J. L. Gage.

Clayton, Peter Miller.
Davison, Calvin Cartwright.
Fenton, R. L. Sheldon.

Flint City, John Hamilton.
Flint Township, A. S. Donelson.
Flushing, Warren Harrison.

Forest, W. H. Dimond.

Gaines, Philander McLean.

Genesee, J. W. Begole.

Grand Blanc, C. D. W. Gibson.
Montrose, John Mackenzie.
Mount Morris, E. R. Ewing.
Mundy, Josiah Bently.

Richfield, Alanson Munger.
Thetford, Milton Johnson.

Vienna, Grovenor Vinton.

Secretary-F. H. Rankin.

Treasurer-M. L. Higgins.

Executive Committee-Benjamin Pierson, Daniel Clarke, Benjamin Boomer, J. W. Begole, Jonathan Dayton, D. N. Montague, Henry Schram.

Auditors-Warner Lake, L. G. Buckingham.

The Treasurer's Report showed the following condition of the finances of the Society, for 1855:

The first meeting of the Executive Committee took place on the 29th of March, when they determined upon the following

LIST OF PREMIUMS,

To be awarded at the Seventh Annual Fair of the Genesee County Agricultural Society, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 8th and 9th days of October, 1856.

FARMS.

1. Best cultivated farm, not less than 40 acres, and not less than 25 acres cultivated, Patent Office Report, and...... $5 00 2. 2d best cultivated farm, not less than 40 acres, and not less than 25 acres cultivated, Patent Office Report and..... 4 00 3. 3d best cultivated farm, not less than 40 acres, and not less than 25 acres cultivated, Patent Office Report and..... 3 00 Viewing Committee on Farms-Morris Putnam, R. A. Carman, N. H. Chittenden.

Competitors for premiums on farms are required to notify the Secretary of their intention to offer their farms in competition, on or before the first day of June next.

The Viewing Committee are requested to visit the farms entered for competition, during the last week of June.

In making their adjudication, the Committee will take into consideration the condition of the farm buildings, fences, and general order of the farms, as well as the cultivation and crops raised.

CATTLE.-FULL-BLOODED, SHORT HORNED DURHAMS.