32 agricui^ture; of maine. 



for larger opportunities arrives. Now is the time for us to 

 put our houses in order and establish the fact that a barrel of 

 apples from Maine, no matter where found or by whom packed, 

 represents just what the label indicates. Years come and go 

 but the measure of the man will always be determined by the 

 character and quality of the work he does. 



God has massed his blessings on these hills and up and down 

 these valleys, and it remains for us to utilize every one for our 

 profit and the future glory of the Pine Tree State. Uniting to 

 insure these results, the fruits of your labors will be found in 

 increasing quantity in all the mouths of a grateful community. 



A statistical address of value on "The United States Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture ■ and Agricultural Education Extension," 

 was given by Prof. J. M. Stedman, Office of Experiment Sta- 

 tions, Washington, D. C. 



