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gramme of suitable topics is prepared for discussion, which in addition to the" 

 remarks brought out from the members, by consideration of the papers and 

 essays, affords much valuable information for publication in the annual report 

 issued by the society. This report is published in pamphlet form for the 

 members of the society, and for distribution to the various horticultural 

 journals and kindred societies. It is also published as an appendix to the 

 report of the State Board of Agriculture, of "which an edition is printed of 

 24,000 for general distribution. This, in brief, is the method adopted in 

 obtaining and disseminating horticultural information by this society; and the 

 only additional feature introduced within the past few years, has been the 

 offering of liberal premiums at the annual meetings for worthy exhibits of 

 fruits, flowers, and vegetable products. These exhibits have been quite suc- 

 cessful, and are regarded as both attractive and useful; so much so indeed, 

 that the fruit committees have recommended not only their continuance, but 

 an enlarged list with increased premiums. 



Sincerely yours, 



Geo. W. Campbell. 



