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"Observations in Southern Orchards," which provoked an 

 interesting discussion on orcharding in general. 



The ladies of the Grange served a bountiful lunch dur- 

 ing the noon hour. On reassembling, the meeting listened 

 with interest to an address by President J. H. Hale on 

 "Small Fruit Culture for Kitchen and Market." 



Dr. Sturgis spoke on the "San Jose Scale," giving a 

 history of this dangerous pest. It is known to be present 

 in this state, in New London county, and near Hartford, 

 New Haven and Bridgeport. Its first introduction is along 

 traveled lines. Kerosene emulsion and also whale-oil soap 

 (two lbs. to one gallon of water), were recommended as 

 remedies for the scale. 



In the discussion which followed it was maintained by 

 several that the scale would prove a blessing to fruit 

 growers, however otherwise it might seem. It would put 

 an end to careless methods in fruit growing. 



"Horticultural Novelties" were discussed by G. S. 

 Butler, of Cromwell, and N. S. Piatt, of Cheshire. 



The discussion of the contents of the Question Box 

 furnished much practical information. 



After a vote of thanks to the Grange for its hospitality, 

 the meeting was brought to a close. 



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SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING (1898) 



The seventh annual meeting of the Connecticut Pomo- 

 logical Societ}^ took place in Jewell Hall, Hartford, Febru- 

 ary I and 2, 1898. Owing to a severe snow storm the 

 meeting did not open at the appointed time, Tuesday 

 morning, February i. It was not until two o'clock Tuesday 

 afternoon that the meeting was called to order by Presi- 

 dent J, H. Hale, But a small number of members were 

 then present, although later sessions were marked by the 

 usual large attendance. 



Some of the speakers were prevented from reaching the 

 meeting on time, which necessitated ghanges in the pro- 



