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edges of the slats almost iuvariably injuring and bruising a large proportion of the 

 fruit. The round package with smooth inside is much more desirable : for instance 

 the slatted basket ; but the carrying of these packages by railroad cannot be properly 

 done until the transportation companies will make the necessary arrangement of cars 

 for packing so as to be protected from injury from being piled more than one tier high. 

 The experiment of bringing fruit irom California has been tried the past season, some 

 car loads having come through in excellent condition, comprising pears, peaches and 

 grapes. The size and shape of the tirst shipments are now considered fiiulty, and the 

 size of packages tor the larger fruits now thought best are boxes of convenient size for 

 handling, not to exceed eight inches in depth, and that for grapes not to exceed four 

 inches in depth. As the condition in which fruit reaches market has much to do with 

 the profits of the business, it is evident that more attention can profitably be given to 

 the subject, always packing so as not to l)e injured by irregularities of package, and 

 remembering that neatness and taste in the package always has a good effect in the 

 pocket. H.D.EMERY. 



Mr. Flagg offered a resolution, which was adopted, and at his request 

 added to the final resolutions. [This resolution, which was mislaid, 

 was a vote of thanks to Messrs. Barrj- and Meehau.] 



The President — It is proper for me to mention that Mr. Barry was 

 written to to come here, and he has declined to accept any compensation 

 for it. He has shown great generosity in coming here, and I know that 

 every member of the society will return him thanks for it. 



On motion of Mr. Flagg, members of the society attending the meet- 

 ings of the horticultural societies of other States were authorized to act 

 as delegates from this. 



After brief congratulatory addresses from Mr. Murtfeldt and Mr. 

 Periam — 



The President said : Allow me to express my sincere thanks for the 

 good attention and order which have been shown. Of course, toward 

 the final break-up, we always expect to have a little confusion. That, 

 however, is nothing, and I feel thankful for the respect and good feeling 

 which has been manifested. 



Mr. Flagg — I move that we do now adjourn, sine die. 



The motion prevailed, and the society adjourned. 



