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now snpply them to those who have a file, or nearly a file of the re- 

 ports. So few have been printed that it will not be possible to scatter 

 them otherwise. A few complete sets of them are known in the State, 

 and they are very valuable indeed. I am having calls for sets of our 

 reports from many of the experimental stations, but am unable to 

 supply them. 



The further work of the Society it is not necessary for me to out- 

 line or worry your patience with. It is one of growth and success 

 wherever we may be; one of instruction and influence wherever we 

 may meet ; one ot enthusiasm and direction to all who are willing to 

 learn. . 



We meet you, friends and workers, in this beautiful city, sur- 

 rounded as it is by as grand a country as can be found in the world ; a 

 city whose four railroads lead to all parts of the State ; a country 

 especially adapted to the growth of fruits, if you will but use what na- 

 ture has given you ; a country which will blossom like the rose, and 

 fruit in abundance, if you will but use the material placed at your dis- 

 posal. I look to see thousands of acres of berries and other fruits in 

 bearing about your city, giving employment to hundreds of people, 

 and bringing money into your pockets in abundance. To that end we 

 hope to work with you in opening up this mine of wealth in this and 

 all other parts of the State. 



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