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fore those raised in any Stote north of Maryland, and are
much sought after by northern buyers. The value of such
produce in 1860, amounted to the amm of $630,221, a very small
fraction of the amount that could be realized by thrift and
industry.

STOCK RAISING.

Elsewhere has been given a description of the soil in differ-
ent sections of the State. A large portion of it is admirably
adapted to pasturage, and stock raising could be made a very
profitable branch of industry.. No special attention has, as
yet, been given to it, however, and as a consequence, the en-
tire number of the live stock raised in 1860, is thus set down:
horses 93,408; asses and mules 9,839; milch cows 99,463 ;
working oxen 34.524; other cattle 11J»,254; sheep 153,795;
swine 387,756; amounting in value to $14,667,853. It may
be mentioned that in a portion of Worcester county, horses
run wild the entire year and receive ample sustenance from
the grasses that grow so luxuriantly in the salt marshes
abounding near toe Ocean.

FRUIT CULTURE.

Both the soil and climate of Maryland are admirably
adapted to the cultivation of fruit. Especially is this so in
relation to apples and peaches that thrive luxuriantly with
little or no attention. The bay counties possess better facili-
ties for this culture from the cheapness of the land and the
large area of the tracts available. The value of orchard pro-
ducts in 1860, was $252,196. This, like every other article
of consumption, could be very largely increased, as the
amount now raised is greatly inferior to the demand, the
most of it being consumed by "packers," an energetic class
of tradesmen of recent growth, who put up the fruit in her-
metically sealed cans for winter consumption.

No general attempt has been made at grape culture, but
grapes thrive well wherever planted, leading almost to the
positive knowledge that this might be made a distinct branch
of industry—attending with great profit. The amount of
wine produced in 1860, was only 3,222 gallons.

MINERAL RESOURCES.

Iron and bituminous coal abound in the North-Western
section ef the State. The coal regions of Allegany county
cover 600 square miles. Copper mines are found in Baltimore
Frederick and Carroll counties; also granite and marble in
Baltimore, Frederick and Howard counties; aluminous earth,
porcelain clay, limestone, chrome, manganese, ochres, and
even gold abounds, while beds of mail on the Eastern and
Western Shores of the lower counties furnish an excellent fer-
tilizer for the soil,