I50 THE CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



The farmer or the fruit grower cannot tie himself to any one 

 theory, but must be ready to change his methods if conditions 

 require it. What the future treatment of the trees will be 

 must depend upon the condition of the wood and the buds when 

 next year comes. 



The future of fruit-growing is bright. There is a good time 

 coming and even now we are getting lots of pleasure as we go 

 along, if not much profit. The money side of it is not all. 



Horticulture offers an attractive field of work for young 

 men. The planting of the trees, the selection of the best 

 varieties and stocks, the care of the orchard and the selling 

 of the fruit requires careful study and intelligent thought. The 

 rewards for good work is sure to be great. The apple offers the 

 best chance for success and profit here in Xew England, said 

 Mr. Powell in closing his bright address. 



The meeting then adjourned to allow visitors who arrived 

 late to look over the farm. 



A view of Mr. Hale's pleasant home and the company assem- 

 bled on the lawn is given on Plate IV. 



FIELD MEETING AT ORCHARD HILL FARM, 

 ANDOVER. 



September 15, ipoj. 



Mr. C. H. Baker and the Andover Grange entertained the 

 members of the Society and many other fruit growers at Jvlr. 

 Baker's fine farm in the town of Andover. 



The weather was especially favorable for such an outing and 

 it was one of the pleasantest field days of the season. 



Visitors arrived on the morning trains and spent the forenoon 

 in looking over Orchard Hill Farm ; apples are Mr. Baker's 

 leading fruit crop and the orchards presented a fine appearance 

 and were well loaded with nice fruit. Baldwin, Spy, R. I. 

 Greening, King, Peck's Pleasant are the principal varieties 

 grown. 



The orchards are in sod and have been for several years, 

 Mr. Baker believing that to plow them would be detrimental 

 to the trees. 



A bountiful lunch was served at noon, which was enjoyed by 

 about one hundred. 



