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the subjects of Dried fruits, Cider or fruit juices, Vinegar, 

 Home Canning, Preserves, Evaporation, etc. 



V. Institutes 



In cooperation with this Association and the State 

 Board of Agriculture much good could be accomplished 

 through Institutes devoted wholly to fruit growing. 



VI. Movable Schools 



We hope to be able to conduct regular schools of from 

 three days to a week's duration, in some of the more prom- 

 inent apple towns. The interest is sufficient to make such a 

 project possible. 



VII. Horticultural Societies 



Live organizations of the fruit growers in each section 

 of the state are needed. Such organizations should work 

 with or be a part of this Association. 



VIII. Short Courses at the College 



Advanced courses will probably be offered for thos« 

 who might wish to return for a second or third winter at 

 the college. 



IX. Cooperation With Schools 



An orchard containing fruit trees and small fruits 

 should be a part of every high school or rural school. It 

 would be more permanent than school gardens, and more 

 instructive. One such proposition is now being considered. 



X. Home Gardens 



There are not enough vegetables grown at the farm 

 homes. This field should be entered with a view to increas- 

 ing the kinds and quantities of vegetables consumed on the 

 farm, and to prolong the vegetable season by use of hot 

 beds. 



XI. Improvement of the Landscape 



About the farm home offers a legitimate field which has not 

 been entered. Also the improvement of rural roads, ceme- 

 teries, school grounds, town commons, railroad grounds, etc. 



