*^ EXPLANATORY NOTE 



only at brevity in the compilation of the leading facts 

 in the history and growth of the Society up to this time. 

 In conclusion, the Secretary trusts that the following 

 pages will prove of some value to the members of our 

 Society and to those who come after us in the great 

 and good work of the higher development of Connecticut's 

 possibilities in fruit culture. 



H. C. C. MILES, 



Secretat'y. 



