^CONSTITUTION 



ARTICLE I. 



NAME 



This organization sliall be called the "Massachusetts 

 Fruit Growers' Association." 



ARTICLE II. 



OBJECT 



The object of this Association shall be to encourage the 

 cultivation of fruits adapted to this climate ; to collect and 

 disseminate reliable information on the best varieties of 

 fruits, and practical methods of cultivation, gathering, 

 packing, storing and preparation of fruit, for both home 

 and, foreign markets; to investigate diseases, insects and 

 other obstacles to success, and the remedies best calculated 

 to overcome them, 



ARTICLE III. 



OFFICERS 



The officers of this Association shall be a President, 

 Vice-president^ Secretary, Treasurer, an Auditor, and a 

 Board of Directors consisting of twenty-four members, two 

 from each county, as far as practicable. 



ARTICLE IV. 



MEMBERSHIP 



Each member shall pay an admission fee of one dollar, 

 and an annual assessment of one dollar, which shall be due 

 at the time of the annual meeting. 



♦With revisions to date. 



