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Experience proves that the fruit, in these two months, can be sold then much 

 more readily and at better prices than later in the season ; then the demand 

 falls off very sensibly, and it is difficult to sell any but a few of superior quality 

 by the dozen, though it is true, for such, a large price may be obtained. 



These remarks must now be brought to a close, they are already more ex- 

 tended than perhaps will be thought justifiable ; if so, it is hoped that an excuse 

 for such trespass will be found in this, that the present is the only oppor- 

 tunity in the year for the Committee to bring to the attention of the Society, 

 such considerations as may to them seem important or worthy of notice. 



As all the duties imposed on the Committee by their election have been, 

 as is believed, performed, with the official announcement of the awards of 

 the premiums made by them, that is hereunto subjoined, their labors now are 

 brought to a termination. 



JOSEPH S. CABOT, Chairman. 

 Boston, December 19, 1863. 



