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prominent fruits now known and cultivated ; among these notable men 

 are the Downings, Wilder, Warder, Barry, Downer, Bull, French, 

 Hovey, Clapp, Manning, Moore, Kenrick, Prince, Buck, Hunnewell, 

 Parkman, Sargent, Strong, Smith, Berckmans, Hyde and Gold, with 

 many others who have and will leave enduring monuments of their 

 good and noble work, which will continue from generation to gener- 

 ation. 



I have alluded but briefly to the progress of Pomology in the past 

 and present century, — to elaborate would extend this paper far 

 beyond reasonable limit of time, and tax your patience in undue pro- 

 portion to the information imparted. 



Much as has been accomplished in Pomological industries, still 

 greater achievements and accomplishments await those who may follow. 



The yearly fruitage awaits generations of men for all time, and 

 will ever be in just and due proportion with the intelligent labor 

 bestowed. 



