I02 AGRICULTURE OF MAINE. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 



I wish at this time, Mr. Commissioner, to express my deep 

 appreciation of your assistance and consideration at all times 

 during the year. The different members of the Experiment 

 Station, College of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture 

 have at all times rendered hearty cooperation. 



Mr. Sweetser, who has shared the work equally, has ever 

 proven his ability by his earnest and zealous attention to the 

 best interests of the Bureau and growers. 



Respectfully submitted, 



A. K. GARDNER, 



Horticulturist. 

 Bureau of Horticulture. 



