ANNUAL REPORT. 



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state cxhiljil and will be glad to hear from anyone having fruit suit- 

 able for this exhibition. Much of the display will comprise fruit 

 packed for market, requiring some two hundred boxes and forty 

 barrels of apples, and the Society will he prepared to purchase first- 

 class commercial fruit. Let us know what you will have of differ- 

 ent varieties, and directions will be sent you about packing, shipping 

 and storing. 



Connecticut growers are especially urged to make individual ex- 

 hibits and compete for some of the splendid prizes offered. Don't 

 fail to plan for this. The premium list of the show will be sent out 

 in a few days — all our members will receive a copy. 



Now the responsibility for a creditable display from our state 

 rests upon the growers themselves. Every grower of good fruit 

 should be represented by at least one entry, and every grower should 

 realize the unusual opportunity that is offered to achieve a reputa- 

 tion for his products and for the state. 



We want Connecticut to be at the head of the list, as she was 

 at the Show two years ago, and she can be if the fruit growers will 

 respond unanimously and do their best. 



We shall count on each grower to co-operate with the Society 

 in all of these shows, and trust YOU will let us hear from YOU. 



Yours truly, 



H. C. C. Miles, Secretary. 



