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grading of our fruit, ultimately there is coming to us a larger 

 measure of loss than we have yet met. We cannot sustain our 

 reputation very long unless there is character behind it, and that 

 character calls for honesty in dealing. 



And therefore, Mr. President, I submit this resolution : 

 Resolved, That this Society, recognizing the substantial 

 growth of our fruit industry and realizing the necessity for a 

 more critical grading of the stock, for the protection of the 

 grower, declares in favor of National legislation looking to a 

 Fruit Marks Act, and authorizes the appointment of a commit- 

 tee whose duty it shall be to correspond with the officers of the 

 Fruit Growers' Associations in the several states, and if a 

 general sentiment is found favoring such action to arrange a 

 conference for the purpose of outlining National legislation, 

 said committee to be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed 

 fifty dollars for postage and necessary printing and expenses, 

 a full report to be made at the next annual session of this Society. 

 [The resolve passed and Dr. George M. Twitchell was 

 appointed the committee created by the resolve. — Secretary.] 



