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coEtain a good assortment of hardy fruits, are now reaching an 

 age at which we can hope for useful experimental results. The 

 investigations of native plums are being continued. Experiments 

 in the practical spraying of orchards are in progress annually, 

 under the imediate direction of Mr. E. G. Lodeman. 



Among vegetables, experiments with tomatoes have been our 

 chief concern for some years, and these will continue. Several 

 other vegetables have been given considerable attention, but 

 because of lack of funds nothing has been accomplished concern- 

 ing them. 



Many investigations upon hybridity have been continued for 

 some years, but means have not been found to publish them. 

 This, therefore, is our greatest need — more money for publi- 

 cation. 



Respectfully submitted. 



L. H. BAILEY, 



Horticulturist. 



