234 STATE fiORTICULTURAT, SOCIETY. 



SPEING LAKE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



REPORTED BY CHAS, F. WASSOX, SECRETARY. 



The Spring Lake Horticultural Society was made auxiliary to the State 

 society, March 28th, 1882, although an organization had been in existence for 

 a number of years. With a few exceptions monthly meetings have been held, 

 but the attendance has been small. During the winter season it is contem- 

 plated holding weekly meetings, though with what success remains to be seen. 



The fruit crop here has been a fair one with the exception of apples, which 

 were a small crop. The rose bug did considerable damage during the fore part 

 of the season, and the thrips injured the grape crop to some extent. The 

 present prospect for a crop next season is good. The late fall gave the trees a 

 good chance for ripening the wood, and our fruit men are greatly encouraged. 

 No case of yellows has made its appearance here yet, although our fruit-grow- 

 ers are constantly on the watch for it. 



At the annual meeting held Saturday evening. December 16, the following 

 officers were elected for the ensuing year : 



President — Warren Gee. 



Vice-President — Chas. M. Kay. 



Secretary — Chas. F. Wasson. 



Treasurer — Geo. Seacrove. 



