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A pro2;ramme cannot be fully made out at this time, but will be ar- 

 ranged at the meeting to suit the members as they come. 



Once more we urge upon you all to secure members for our 

 Society. We want workers ; get their names and give them to us. 

 Every member will receive the State Reports for 1883 and 1884, either 

 of which is worth the membership fee, ($1.00). 



It is desired, also, to have a good exhibition of strawberries and 

 flowers; so be sure to bring your fine specimens of fruits and 

 flowers. Alter the meeting ice cream and cake will be furnished, the 

 strawberries will be eaten, and a good social time will be enjoyed 

 hj all. 



Premiums will be awarded as follows : 



For best box of each and every variety of strawberries considered 

 worthy, $1.00; second best, fifty cents. 



Premiums of $1.00 for first, and fifty cents for second, will be 

 awarded to each of the following : 



Best hand, table and va?e bouquets ; best basket, wreath and col- 

 lection of cut flowers. 



The railroads have given us reduced rates. Full fare will be col- 

 lected in going, but only one-third fare on the return. The Missouri 

 Pacific Railroad require a certificate from the Secretary, and you will 

 have to purchase a round trip ticket at one and one third rate. 



The Bites County Society promise free entertainment to all mem- 

 bers — and in fact to all who attend. Come, then, and bring the ladies 

 with you. 



Once again we urge you to make an extra effort and come and 

 meet with us. 



J. C. EVANS, President, L. A. GOODMAN, Sec'y, 



Harlem. Westport. 



A list of fruits being requested from each county for the informa- 

 tion of those wishing to plant out orchards or small fruits, they are ar- 

 ranged by counties in alphabetical order, so that a person can from 

 the location of the county have a very intelligent idea of what to plant. 



I have asked for a list of the best, hardiest and most profitable of 

 each kind of fruit. This of course would give the best for all pur- 

 poses, the best for profit, the best bearer and the most regular. 



Any one by adding to tkis list can get what he wishes for family 

 purposes, but the first idea should be to get good fruit, plenty of it> 

 and ascertain a crop as possible. 



The county is given the list of fruit and by whom given. 



