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HONORARY MEMBERS. 



J. D. King. John K. Cravens. 



Frolessor Rose. William Vineyard. 



Mr. Wilkinson. 



LIFE MEMBER. 



G. S. Parks. 



All ladies who attend the meetings are considered as honorary- 

 members. 



In conclusion, I desire to say that I regret that it will not be pos- 

 sible for me to attend your meeting, and to indulge the hope that you 

 will have a very pleasant and interesting meeting, and that horticul- 

 tural interests will be greatly benefited by your coming together. 



Respectfully, 



G. W. HOPKINS, 



Secretary M. V. H. S. 



Following are some of the papers read during the year at the 

 monthly meetings: 



VEGETABLLES. 



BY C. E. KERN, WESTPORT. 



Mr. Kern presented the following report: 

 Mr. President : 



At the request of the chairman of the Committee on Vegetables, 

 I herewith present to this society a very brief report for the past 

 month. 



The weather, with the exception of too much rainfall, which re- 

 tarded proper cultivation at the time it was needed the most, has 

 been all that could be desired for the perfection of vegetables. Prices 

 have been, with a few exceptions, very fair, with a good demand. 

 From my observations I am led to infer that there are not so many 



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