REPORT. 



THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SOCIETY. 



To the Mjmbsrs aiii OJi:^ers of tJia Michigan State Pomological Society : 



The soil, climate, and geographical position of the State of 

 Michigan have shown that she is a favored region, and well 

 adapted to the cultivation and growth of ail fruits suitable to 

 a Northern and temperate clime. For this, tlie State is now 

 attracting the attention of thousands throughout the country, 

 and her own horticulturists seem to be awaking to a realiza- 

 tion of their location. Within the recollection of many in 

 mature life, there were but few varieties of large or small 

 fruits cultivated in the State ; but, to-day, as we look over a 

 vast country, from lake to lake, we see large and flourishing 

 orchards of apple, pear, peach, and cherry, besides thousands 

 of acres devoted to the growing of strawberries, grapes, and 

 other small fruits. This new industry is rapidly assuming 

 important proportions, and it is desirable that those engaged 

 in fruit culture should seek a closer connection with each 

 other, and should establish an organization which should 

 directly represent their common interests. 



THE INFORMAL MEETING. 



Such was the growing importance of this interest in the 

 State, and particularly in that portion bordering upon Lake 

 Michigan, that it was thought best by leading horticulturists 

 to call a public meeting with a view to the organization of a 



