PEEFATOEY. 



SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., June 10, 1890. 



During a leave of absence allotted to me at the last meeting of the 

 State Board of Horticulture, I visited several of the Eastern and South- 

 ern States in search of information in relation to the fruit industry. 

 This investigation, however, was done without expense to the State. 



I left San Francisco early in April, and visited all the largest fruit- 

 growing districts. I also appeared before various committees in Congress, 

 at Washington, and laid before them all matters therewith intrusted to 

 my care. I hope that the best of results shall be the outcome of this 

 mission. 



B. M. L. 



