i8 THE CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 



the year, — a total of 107 members on the roll. The Secretary 

 suggested that the Society was losing the full benefits of its 

 work through the failure to publish its proceedings : "Under 

 present conditions it is, of course, impossible to do other- 

 wise. A larger paying membership, or aid from the state 

 will be necessary before this important feature can be 

 carried out." 



The Treasurer presented a very satisfactory report in 

 further evidence of the growth of the Society. 



The Society adopted resolutions in regard to the peach 

 yellows law, as follows : 



Whereas, The Peach Yellows Commission of the State, 

 by its practical work and educational influence during the 

 past four years, has done much to hold in check and in a large 

 measure stamp out, the dread disease know as "peach yel- 

 lows," and has greatly stimulated the planting and cultiva- 

 tion of the peach within our state, both as a commercial 

 crop and for family supply ; and 



Whereas, The continuation of the good work will un- 

 doubtedly enable Connecticut to become a leading peach- 

 producing state so that every home-garden may yield an 

 abundance of this delicious fruit and commercial orchards 

 add to the wealth of the state many thousands of dollars 

 annually ; and 



Whereas, A bill for the repeal of this most helpful law 

 is now before the General Assembly ; therefore 



Resolved, That the Connecticut Pomological Society, in 

 its mission as an aid to and promoter of higher ideals in 

 fruit culture and of the development of the state's resources, 

 is opposed to such repeal and would urge all the members 

 of this Society to interview their senators and representa- 

 tives and explain to them the nature of this infectious disease 

 and the injury likely to result from the repeal of the suc- 

 cessful yellows law. 



Resolved further, That a committee be appointed to ap- 

 pear before the Agricultural Committee of the Legislature 

 and oppose the repeal of the peach yellows law. 



In the annual election of officers several changes in the 

 board were made. 



The following were chosen for the ensuing term : 



President J. H. HALE, South Glastonbury 



Vice-President J. H. MERRIMAN, Southington 



Secretary H. C. C. MILES, Milford 



Treasurer R. A. MOORE, Kensington 



