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Single Cans, Jellies. 



Mrs. H. B. Curtis and Mrs. Harvey Jewell. 

 Single Cans, Pickles. 



J. E. Andrews, Mrs. H. B. Curtis and Mrs. Harvey Jewell. 

 Fruit Juices. 



C. I. Allen and Mrs. Harvey Jewell. 



The closing session of the meeting was taken up with dis- 

 cussions of the awards and the consideration of several important 

 topics. There was a fair attendance of members. 



Mr. Hale called attention to a new peach trouble, the " peach - 

 leaf mite," which causes a copper-colored appearance of the 

 leaves and promises to be quite injurious to the foliage. Pro- 

 fessor Britton thought the kerosene and water mixture would be 

 found useful in destroying this pest, but further study was 

 needed to establish this. Reports of the effects of the season's 

 drought upon fruit crops were given by a number of growers. 

 Mr. G. F. Piatt said drought had no terrors for him; constant 

 cultivation will overcome it and a dry season is to be preferred, 

 as the rot is much less prevalent. S. G. Cook said the drought 

 had injured the peach crop in his section, but apples were fine. 



Prof. C. S. Phelps, of Storrs, was the last speaker of the 

 afternoon. He referred to the fact that the advantages of fruit 

 culture are attracting shrewd business men to make investments 

 in our hill towns. Commercial fruit-growing of this kind is 

 coming and we, as farmers, should be quicker to see these 

 opportunities ourselves and not allow others to reap all the 

 profits. 



After passing a hearty vote of thanks to Middletown friends, 

 and especially to Bro. Orrin Gilbert, for their kind assistance the 

 meeting was adjourned. 



