EDITOR'S NOTE 



OUR Society has now attained its tenth year. The 

 record of its work has been preserved and the main 

 features published in Volumes I and II. A third is 

 now added, comprising a report of the year 1900, together 

 with the proceedings of the Tenth Annual Meeting, and 

 herewith is presented to the members of the Society and 

 the people of the state generally. 



We are glad to say that the employment of a stenog- 

 rapher has made it possible to record the various papers, 

 addresses and discussions, in full, which we trust will be 

 appreciated by all. So complete a report will, doubtless, be 

 welcomed by such members as have been unable to attend 

 all of the meetings, as well as by those who may seek 

 the latest and most reliable information concerning the 

 science and practice of fruit-growing and the progress of 

 Connecticut Pomology. 



The rapidly increasing importance of Connecticut as a 

 fruit -producing state and the fact that of peaches alone 

 there are nearly three million trees now growing in the state, 

 and the value of this year's crop reaches over $650,000, 

 places the organization representing this large industry in a 

 position of importance and responsibility. Therefore the 

 work of this Society must appeal to every lover of fine 

 fruits within our state. 



The editor takes this opportunity to thank all who have 

 in any way assisted in the preparation of this report, and 

 especially those who kindly loaned the plates for illustrations. 



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H. C. C. MILES, 



Secretary. 



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