PREFACE 



In view of the increased interest being manifested in 

 the essentials for which this Association stands it was 

 deemed wise to print these past reports at this time, as 

 what funds are in the treasury are really the result of prom- 

 ises of printing our reports. Of course there was an immense 

 amount of extra labor involved but your Secretary had the 

 cheerful and able assistance of former secretaries and we 

 trust the result will be satisfactory to the members. 



The scope of this Association includes the owner of a 

 few trees or small fruit garden as well as the Commercial 

 Fruit Grower, and the study of our reports and the attend- 

 ance at our meetings will invariably contribute to the advan- 

 tage and enthusiasm of all. 



Let members wear the annual button at all meetings 

 and let each work for increased membership. 



F. HOWARD BROWN, Secretary. 

 Marlboro, Mass., Jan. 2, 1911. 



