4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1914-15 



Our library is in fine order and worthy of your liberal 

 patronage. We have a special fund for the purchase of 

 books and the Library Committee wdll welcome at any time 

 suggestions relative to the purchase of books on horti- 

 cultural subjects. 



It is wdth great pleasure that I speak of the exhibitions 

 which I believe have been very meritorious. 



The displays of fruit and vegetables being called for more 

 than previously brought out excellent results. These 

 features were a great factor this year. 



In the floral exhibits the standard was very high, partic- 

 ularly in the stands of assorted cut-flowers, and there were 

 frequently exhibits that in some years would have received 

 honors, but on account of superior stands they were not 

 awarded a premium. 



The chrysanthemum show proved a success in every 

 particular. Finer specimens were never show^n. 



Best of all, the attendance at our exhibitions has been 

 excellent. This feature in a measure repays us for our 

 efforts and on the other hand the public are fortunate in 

 having free access to such exhibitions. Having more of the 

 exhibitions open until nine o'clock was well appreciated 

 and worthy of continuance. 



Appreciating in no small degree the honor you have con- 

 ferred and the kindness &hown me the past year I hereby 

 submit my annual report. 



EDWARD W. BREED. 



Dec. 2, 1914. 



