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Dr, Eli Ives, Nathaniel Bacon, Charles Robinson and Prof. 

 Benjamin Silliman. A horticultural club met monthly at 

 the residence of different members to test fruits and discuss 

 culture, etc. At the same time there was in Hartford a simi- 

 lar spirit, and Judge S. H. Huntington, John M. Niles, 

 David Clarke and Mrs, Sigourney are recalled in this connec- 

 tion ; also Dr. G. W. Russell, who is still with us and 

 enjoys horticulture as much as he ever did in his younger 

 days. 



In fact, the love of trees grows with age, for they are the 

 only living associates of our boyhood. The names of 

 Henry Dyer and Rev. Wm. B. Clift (Tim Bunker) must 

 not be omitted here. 



Among the early promoters of the love of flowers I recall 

 with pleasure the memory of Mrs. Joseph Battell, of Nor- 

 folk ; Deacon Edwin Newbury, Rev. R. Camp, of Brook- 

 lyn, Conn., and many others, for the fragrance of their 

 example still holds sway in their several communities. 



In closing, Mr. Gold gave a very interesting comparison 

 of old and new methods in fruit growing. The entire 

 address was heard attentively and much enjoyed. 



WORK AND RESULTS AT FRUITVALE FARM 



By MORTIMER WHITEHEAD, New Jersey 



IT will not do for a man in the fruit-growing business 

 to say that he knows it all. All of us should be con- 

 stantly learning. To stop learning is to be left behind 

 in the race. Such meetings as this are of untold value 

 to the fruit grower. 



I began the culture of fruits thirty-two years ago. Cit)' 

 life has never had any attractions for me. Its chances for 

 money-making have never lured me from the farm. Today 

 my belief in the happiness to be found in farm life — yes, 

 and the fortune, too — is as strong as ever. I would say to 

 you, brother fruit-growers, have faith in your business and 

 a love for it. 



My first ventures in fruit growing were with apples and 



