The record-union., 1892-02-02

Executive Committee met, however, ana
the following report was read and ap-
proved and directed to be transmitted to
the Governor:
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
AGRICULTURE,
SACRAMENTO, February l, 1892.
HIS EDceILe1lcy II. II. ladTStdB1, G0CeJhOr o.
Cl1Lifornid-SIR: The termination of our fiscal
year on this date suggests review TO you OF
our transactions for the year 1897. In COM
pliance, we herewith submit full report OF
our transactions for tnat period, accompanied
by such ideas and suggestions pertinent 10 tne
industry we represent, as well as some Falu-
able papers upon special branches OF agrl-
culture.
In accordance with law, we append reports
Of the various District Agricultural Socletles.
THE EXHIBITION OF 1891.
The stimulus given agricultural interests,
and trade in general, by the annual STATE
Fairs is quite apparent, as each succeeding
exhibition brings TO view new and useful dis
plays of our agricultural, mechanical ana IN
dustrial resources. Their value is obvious.
The Pavilion display of 1S91 was fully up
TO the standard OF excellence and variety as
any ofthe former years, and the interest taken
by exhibitors to secure location for their ex-
hibits was such as would indicate a demand
for an annual occurrence of this character.
The floor space of our exhibition building is
1lO,OOO leet, exclusive OF promenade Sallef-
les. and would seem sufficient for all that de-
sire to take advantage of these exhibitions,
but IL Is yet inadequate to Accommodate all
sadly deficient in scope TO accommodate all
applicants, and its arrangement very unSat1S-
factory to both exhibitors and the Board OF
Directors. This department OF our Pavilion
exhibit is one of the most important branches
of the interest represented. Herein should be
shown every device and implement valuable
to the soil-worker, but until some effort is
made to furnish better quarters our machin-
cry exhibit will be deficient in comparison 10
what il would be if suitable quarters were 10
be had.
The Pavilion portion of the annual fairs en-
braces a grand variety of exhibits, represent
ing our agricultural, mechanic al ana inouS-
trial resources, the character of which would
certainly do credit TO much older State than
California.
OF our agricultural displays we are justly
proud, wherein each season will be found spec
linen samples of every character OF soil pro-
ducts to be found in any country, and tnese
produced in some portion OF our most bounti-
ful State.
The formation of the soil in California
greatly varies in its different sections, which,
with like varieties of climate, gives TO us nat
ural advantages in almost every county, as 1t
were, thereby permitting a thorough develop
ment of agricultural possibilities, and max
ing for California what she is, the most ia
vored and productive commonwealth OF our
Union.
An elaborate and comprehensive exhibit of
our agricultural capabilities were made by
each OF the following counties, TO which the
awards were made in order named: Colusa,
Placer, Yolo, sacramento, Sonoma and Tu-
lare. These collections embraced full COM
plement and variety OF cereals, fruits, vege-
tables, wool and wine, of such character as
our State is capable of producing, and which
by reason OF their magnitude and elegance,
singly or collectively, deserved u larger field
FOR examination than was here afforded, as
either of these displays would have fully
represented the agricultural interests of Cali
fornia at any international exhibition
Therein was to be seen all character of soil
productions showing the highest state OF ag-
ricultural development had been attained,
from the rosy apple of tie North to the tooth
some banana of the South-all commingling
III most attractive manner, thereby showing
that the territory embracing these, as we'll as
other counties of California, is favored with
such soil and climate that admits of success
ful agriculture in its fullest scope.
Competition between localities of their pro-
ductive merits has most healthy effect, COM
pelling, as it does, each to show their fullest
utmost opportunity to make comparisons in
no other way so satisfactorily obtained.
AS dissemination OF the capabilities of the
various parts OF the State, the annual fair is
of great value. Without a like opportunity
the practical knowledge of the agricultural
advantages of some localities would, to
great extent, be hidden from the outside
world, and left entirely to the ebullition of the
boom circulars. But facts. properly presented
speak for themselves; and when they have
an official Endorsement of an institution like
the one here represented, are of value when
the advantages of the particular section are
being advocated.
So much has been said of the favorable ad-
vantages OF our State that we who are fully
cogniZant of its true worth feel 10th to longer
exhibitions. no description can be given with
out reiterating much that has been said, and
to us most familiar, but by the nonresident
who is seeking information as to our pro-
ductive qualities, these references are appre-
ciated.
In mechanical and industrial lines the ad-
Vantages offered at the annual fairs are
readily recognized by the manufacturers of
implements and commodities for public use,
and they are not slow in preparing for ex-
hibition all improved efforts in their various
callingS.
The continual improvements and rapid
strides made in agricultural machinery has
caused the purchaser to dwell and examine in
comparison the various implements offered
Tor preparing the soil and harvesting the
crops, and it is TO this end the producer ana
consumer meet al these annual fairs.
There is an existing and growing demG nd
for inventions in agricultural machinery that
will perceptibly lessen the expense and in
crease Tapidity OF action in the handling of
the soil and its products. AS a rule, soil pro-
ductions must be by the grower handled with
alacrity. This demand stimulates the N
ventor to action, hence there Is a constant
watch for improved machinery of this char
acter.
From a commercial standpoint the State
Fair of S91 was most pronounced success.
The merchant with ambition to cater 10
trade was an early applicant for space, and
the construction of his exhibit of goods and
wares was attractive and snowy, no sales be-
ing permitted, the visitor had unrestricted lib
erty of examining the various trade displays.
TO his own satisfaction. 1t is for the people
both buyers and sellers, that these exhibitions
are maintained and Judging from the success
OF each annual gathering we are sure they are
appreciated.
The Park exhibit of 1891 embraced a full
and varied line Of improved live stock which
was OF unusual merit and attractiveness. In
TINS portion OF our annual exhibition we also
take pride, well knowing what this industry
has done for the State.
What it has accomplished for California If
had previously performed for the great States
of Kentucky and Tennessee, giving TO them
alone the worldwide reputation OF breeding a
class of live stock incom parable in symIne-
try, action snd endurance.
IN those older States the citizen encouraged
the advancement OF this industry both in pub
lie and in private, and nothing therein ex-
ceeded its popularity and profit TO the States
named.
We. as a State, should feel a pride in what
has been here accomplished in this line of pro
duction, and say no attempt should be made
by legislative action, or anything else that
would tend TO cripple an industry that rolls
together as much taxable property and calls
for investment of capital TO the extent as does
the breeding of live stock; further on we give
more extended review of this subject but
now TO the exhibition we desire to more fully
refer.
In our premium list will be found special in
ducements for exhibits of all improved breeds
of live stock classified follows:
Horses-Thoroughbred, standard trotters.
roadsters, Cleveland bays and French coach
carriage and roadster teams. horses of ali
work, drafts of all classes, Normans Percher-
ons, Clydesdale, saddle horses, jacks, jennies
and mules.
NdllAe-bt1A AeN0IiS, ttelelOrOS, AN
gus Galloways, Red Polled Holstein Jersey
Guernsey, Ayrshire, with herd.
Sweepstakes for milk and beef breeds sheep
of all classes, goats, swine of all breeds and
poultry. Thus is complete schedule made
with cash premiums for all.
Over 1, eco head of stock exclusive of rae
ing stock competed for premiums at the
State Fair of 1881, divided as follows:
Horses 337
Sheep. 2S
Swine. .............. .... 2S
Ih this denartnlent was distributed over