No. 6. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 769 



tural and horticultural oii(?ratioiis, wc need all the information and 

 talent that may come, and we know we will all be benefited by your 

 presence. It is always possible to get the advice and practical in- 

 formation that we hope to glean from your personal association with 

 us, and we again bid you a hearty welcome. 



In behalf of the Association, the President extended thanks for 

 the hearty welcome tendered. He said: We come apiong you not as 

 teachers, but as students, and before our final adjournment, we hope 

 to learn much from your store of practical knowledge. 



We have with us this evening Mr. Cyrus T. Fox, of Reading, who 

 has charge of Pennsylvania's Horticultural Exhibit at St. Louis Ex- 

 position. He will tell us something of the work in which he is en- 

 gaged. 



ADDRESS OF MR. FOX. 



Mr. President and Members of the State Horticultural Association 

 of Pennsylvania: I am not in condition to talk much this evening, 

 but will try in a few words to tell you what Pennsylvania wants to 

 do for horticulture at St. Louis. 



During the few weeks since I have been appointed to take charge 

 of this work, I have sent requests to fruit growers, horticulturists 

 and friends throughout the State, and notwithstanding the delay 

 in starting this work, the indications are that we will have a good 

 display. It is our purpose to have a continuous display during the 

 six months of the Exposition, and will have, not only fruits, but 

 vegetables and flowers. There will be a display of winter fruit of 

 1903 crop at the opening, to be followed in May, June and July by 

 berries, cherries and such summer fruits as are in season. Later, 

 peaches, pears and apples will be placed on exhibit until the close. 

 We expect also to make a display of root crops. 



The Horticultural Building will cover 6 acres of ground and there 

 will be a total of <)! acres devoted to plants, trees and shrubbery. It 

 is hoped that nurserymen will assist, and that owners of private col- 

 lections will make contributions, and that Pennsylvania will have 

 occasion to be proud of her exhibit. 



I cannot close without expressing my pleasure in coming back to 

 Lancaster county to meet the members of this Association. Here, in 

 former years, I met with Mr. Rathvon. Mr. Stauifer, Mr. Hiller, Mr. 

 Engle and other former members who did so much to build up our 

 local Horticultural Society in this county. In conclusion, I ask your 

 hearty co-operation in the work of making a large and creditable 

 exhibit at St. Louis. 

 49—6—1903 



