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tural Society, and that its members, and all interested in fruit growing, either as 

 a luxury or profession, are invited to be jjresent and participate in its discussions, 

 or at least to add their mite by way of encouragement in their presence. 



Third, we want all who have raised any fruit, and still have it on hand, to 

 have this timely notice, that they may have some of their fruit still further kept, 

 and send or bring such samples as will add a share of interest to the occasion. 



Fourth, we would like to have every editor, in the State at least, keep before 

 the people the time and place of meeting, and that these meetings have always 

 proved of great interest to those participating. 



Fifth, in the every-day practical life of the orchardist there are constantly oc- 

 curring difficulties. He asks himself why this or why that. To answer these is 

 the business of this Society ; and to aid in bringing before the public the greatest 

 amount of practical information, we would like to have any one, and all, send to 

 the undersigned such questions as they would like to have information upon. Let 

 them come from all parts of the State. For instance, some one wishes information 

 upon some single variety of grape, no matter what sort ; another, what three 

 sorts are best ; still another, giving his exposure, aspect, soil, and latitude ; what 

 apples will succeed best ; and a " reliable nurseryman " is very anxious to know 

 how to rid the country of tree pedlers. 



These are but a sample of the numerous questions which are constantly aris- 

 ing, coming from all quarters, embracing insects, preparation of the soil, time 

 and mode of planting, after-culture, "&c. — an ample field for the child to puzzle 

 the scholar in ; but never mind that. Write out your horticultural desires ever so 

 rudely, and send them to me. They shall have attention ; and as you thus add 

 the oil to the lamp, light will be had therefrom, and practical knowledge will shine 

 forth. O. S. Willey^ Secretary State Horticulticral Society. 



Madison, Wis. 



