i6 THE CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



pleasure, this institute demonstrated the value of such 

 gatherings to the farmers of the State, and that by such 

 means as this a very enjoyable day can be spent in discuss- 

 ing that most pleasant and profitable branch of farming — 

 the culture of choice fruits. It is hoped that more of the 

 Granges will come forward and work with the Society for 

 mutual improvement. 



As the scope of our work is extended and the changing 

 times make new demands upon the Society, new ideas and 

 plans of work suggest themselves. There seems little 

 doubt but that, with increased funds at its command; with 

 the continued support and wise counsels of its leading 

 members, the Society will be able to keep pace vv^ith the 

 times and be ready to seize the opportunity to aid the fruit 

 growers of the State in every possible way, as well as 

 faithfully represent their interests before the public. 



Finally, there is no better evidence of the fact that we 

 are a live and growing organization than by the flood of cor- 

 respondence coming into the Secretary's office from sister 

 societies, departments of agriculture and experiment sta- 

 tions of other States, business firms and individuals inter- 

 ested in our work. We have reason to congratulate our- 

 selves that not only has our organization become profitable 

 to ourselves, but that it is also considered an important 

 force in the world at large. 



The duties of my office have been more numerous than 

 in any previous year, but they have been cheerfully per- 

 formed, and, in closing I wish to thank all who have in 

 any way assisted me in the work. 



Respectfully submitted, 



H. C. C. MILES, 



Secretary. 



On motion of A. C. Sternberg the report of the Secre- 

 tary was accepted. 



