REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



A general idea of the work of the society can be obtained by 

 reacHng the reports of the different officers and the papers and 

 discussions given at the various meetings of the society. 



The executive committee are glad to report a successful year 

 for the society. All its meetings have been well attended, help- 

 ful and instructive. It is the general feeling of the board and 

 also among the fruit growers of the state that we are entering 

 upon a new and progressive era in horticulture here in Maine 

 and New England and it is hoped and expected that this society 

 will grow and its power of usefulness will extend so that every 

 progressive fruit grower in the state will be a member and look 

 on its meetings as a source of pleasure and profit which it will 

 be counted a great misfortune to lose. 



The finances of the society are in good condition. The per- 

 manent fund is invested where it is safe and drawing intciest. 

 The books of the treasurer have been audited and found correct 

 and well kept. 



RECEIPTS. 



Cash on hand $44. 05 



Interest on permanent fund 69 00 



Merchants' National Bank, Augusta 5 9^ 



Membership fees, life 40 00 



Membership fees, annvial 51 00 



State stipend 1,000 oa 



$1,210 01 



