24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. [1900. 



sons, and we know no means of controlling adequately the 

 effects of the climatic conditions. 



In flowers we see some new varieties in our exhibitions 

 every year. With the perennials and annuals we have con- 

 tinuous bloom that furnish refreshing variety. The taste for 

 shrubs is growing, and is bound to increase as people see well 

 planted grounds and learn what can be done in the use of 



shrubs. 



To one who can recall fifty years of Horticulture in 

 Worcester County the progress appears great, and we turn 

 towards the 20th century with the hope that this progress will 

 be continued. 



C. L. HARTSHORN. 



In my early days farmers felt it was a waste of time and 

 extravagance to pay any attention to adornment and beautify- 

 ing the farm grounds or garden. Now even the poorest 

 raise flowers. Since those early days the demand for vegeta- 

 bles like lettuce, cucumbers and radishes, has grown until it 

 lasts the year around, and horticulturists and market gardeners 

 have made a great advance in meeting the demands of the 

 consumers. 



EDWARD W. BREED, Clinton. 



It is gratifying to think what the future of agriculture and 

 horticulture will be in the United States since the acquirement 

 of the islands, which adds new territories. This Society is to 

 be congratulated upon having such members as George 

 McWilliams of Whitinsville, Edward O. Orpet of South Lan- 

 caster, and others who are patiently working to introduce 

 Hybrids in the Floral Kingdom ; and these gentlemen are 

 to be complimented upon their original and successful work. 



