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Many practical pointers all along the line were given by 

 Mr. Putnam showing how to get around conditions which are 

 liable to spring up unexpectedly, as well as directions for 

 raising small fruits. 



In speaking of grapes, he said more use should be made 

 of them by storing for winter. One year he exhibited at 

 Worcester, grapes from the same vine of different years" 

 crops. 



The Round Table which followed was very interesting 

 and informal and many problems were discussed. After a 

 vote of thanks to Mr. Margeson, the meeting adjourned to 

 the adjacent farm of Mr. H. L. Crane where his strawberry 

 beds and other fruits were inspected. His practice is to use 

 onions between the strawberries the first year. The Barry- 

 more was seen on its native heath and another one, the 

 Hustler, which Mr. Crane has not yet placed on the market. 



A most profitable day was spent by all and members 

 were present from as far west as Hampden County and as 

 far north as Essex County. 



FIELD DAY AT APPLE VALLEY 



The Field Day at Apple Valley held September 26, 1914, 

 was attended even better than we had expected. Of course 

 it was realized that this was not the most convenient season 

 for orchardists to attend on account of the large amount of 

 work to be done at this time. But on the other hand it was 

 felt, that if visitors were to see Apple Valley at its best, no 

 other time could compare with this very season when the 

 fruit was on the trees to show what was being done there. 

 It is certain that all who attended felt well repaid. After a 

 basket lunch in which about 100 people participated, and at 

 which coffee, of a very fine brand, was furnished by our 

 hosts, the President discussed briefly the market situation, 

 pointing out some of the more hopeful features of the out- 

 look and some of the indirect benefits that such a season of 

 low prices is sure to bring with it. 



