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them. We sold about 250 bushels of string- beans during the 

 season from these orchards, and the plants were then turned 

 under for the benefit of the orchards. Currants and raspber- 

 ries 3'ielded a fair crop, but the strawberries were very poor. 

 Plums did fairly well, many of the varieties not fruiting last 

 year, bearing well this season. We put out about an acre 

 and a half of tomatoes. The season was a poor one for this 

 crop, and our extra work did not allow us to give it the atten- 

 tion in spraying and culture that is needed for best results. 

 The crop paid well, however, and we got good returns for 

 green fruit that was picked and housed until we were able to 

 grade and pack it. The last shipment was sent to Boston 

 during November. 



It required about one thousand bushel-boxes for our ship- 

 ment of vegetables during the season, besides the barrels used 

 for cabbage, squash, etc. 



The sales of the year have amounted to $876.26 as com- 

 pared with $846.59 in 1 90 1 and $662.50 in 1900. If to this 

 amount is added the present value of produce already on 

 hand at current prices, which should bring approximately 

 $600, the sales would be $1,476.26. 



In order to make a creditable exhibit at the fairs the men 

 worked until nearly twelve o'clock at night for over a week, 

 washing and grading vegetables, without extra compensation. 

 Never has more real interest been taken in the work than was 

 shown by those who assisted us this season. 



An addition of thirty feet was made to the horticultural 

 barn this fall in order to have room for a packing shed for 

 fruits and vegetables. This is a great addition and one much 

 needed, as there has been no space available for this work 

 heretofore. 



Throughout the year very efficient aid has been rendered 

 by Mr. Harry F. Hall, assistant horticulturist. 





F. Wm. Rane, 



Mortlculturist, 



