252 State Horticultural Society. 



The apple crop in this section was practically a failure; what few 

 remained on the trees were very inferior. The peach crop was very good, 

 being cut though on account of extreme drouth in quality. 



Pears did very well considering the season, quality being very good, 

 especially Keifer and Duchess. 



Strawberries were badly effected by the drouth, but prices were 

 good for home grown berries, being from $1.25 to $2.50 per crate. 



Blackberries were almost a total failure as the fruit dried on the 

 vines before maturing. 



Reports from fruit growers of the county are to the effect that the 

 trees are in better condition than they have been since they bore the big 

 crop in '97, and that the outlook is good for a full crop in 1902, espe- 

 cially with apples. However, peaches that bore a full crop the past season 

 have set very little fruit. 



This Society was pained to learn of the death of Bros. Miller and 

 Nelson, two of the most valuable members of the State Society. Two 

 of the brightest lights have passed from us and we extend our heartfelt 

 sympathy to the bereaved families in this their hour of trial. 



We trust that the meeting at St. Joseph will be a profitable one 

 and tl>at much good will be derived from it, and when I say that w^e would 

 welcome you back to Moberly again I only voice the sentiments of every 

 fruit grower of this county. 



C. W. HALLIBURTON, 

 Secretary Randolph County Horticultural Society. 



WRIGHT COUNTY. 



Mountain Grove Horticultural Society holds regular monthly meet- 

 ings. Has had 30 new members the past year. 



Our people have a fruit union and shipped peaches in carload lots 

 for first time the past season. Those who went into the association are 

 very well satisfied with the r^esults, and carload shiprnents will be the rule 

 hereafter. 



Strawberries were only 25 per cent, of a crop. Kansas raspberries 

 and Early Harvest blackberries gave few pickings only; peaches and 

 apples were good crops and apples especially brought good prices. The 

 size of both peaches and apples was cut down by extreme drouth, but 

 the fruit was highly colored and made a 'handsome package. 



Largest crop of both fruits ever known in our vicinity, and was 

 about the only crop grown. 



MRS. A. Z. MOORE, Sec'y. 



