PROCEEDINGS. 



OF THE 



Pike County Horticultural Society, 



For the Year 1888. 



Robert Anderson, Secretary. 



On the 16th of February, 1867, was organized, at Pittsfield, the 

 Pike County Horticultural Society. The following named-gentle- 

 men were elected officers: 



President — Edward Connett. 



Vice-Presidents — Richard Perry and Thos. Williamson. 



Secretary — William H. Johnson. 



The Society was, for several years — say up to 1878 — a success, 

 holding meetings in different towns of the county, which were gen- 

 erally well attended. Since that time there has been but little inter- 

 est taken in fruit-growing, except by a few men who make a business 

 of growing apples for market. 



On the 23d of May last, our Society was re-organized, with a 

 membership of twelve, all men who take some interest in fruit-grow- 

 ing; Richard Perry was chosen president, and Robt, Anderson, sec- 

 retary. Since that time three meetings have been held, June 2d, 

 July 28th and December 7th. At the last meeting some reports of 

 the apple crop were given. F. Cadwell & Son report having shipped 

 about 13,000 barrels, a good portion of which they sold at 82.25 and 

 $2.50 per barrel, on track — a good sale. The bulk of their second 

 quality is still in store waiting for a better price than the market 

 can now afford. Other parties made favorable sales, from the best 

 information at hand. The two townships of Griggsville and Flint 



