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attention of fruit-growers throngliout the state, and, by such means as they 

 deem best, strive to increase the membership. 



Article IX. — The Committee on Exhibitions shall suggest from time 

 to time such methods and improvements as maj' seem to them desirable in 

 the conduct of the exhibitions of the S( ciety, as well as fruit exhibitions 

 throughout the state ; and with the assistance of the Executive Committee 

 shall arrange the premium lists, and have charge of all Exhibitions given 

 by this Society. 



Article X. — It shall l)e the duty of the Committees on Insects and Dis- 

 eases to investigate in regard to the ravages of these enemies of fruit cul- 

 ture ; and to suggest how best to combat them and prevent their spread ; to 

 answer all inquiries addressed to them by the members as far as possible, 

 and, when necessary, promptly lay before the Societ}' timely information 

 on these subjects. 



Article XI. — The Committee on New Fruits shall investigate and col- 

 lect such infor.nation in relation to newly-introduced varieties of fruits as 

 is possible, and report the same to the Society, with suggestions as to the 

 value of the varieties for general cultivation. 



Article XII. — The Committee on Markets and Transportation shall in- 

 form themselves as to the best methods of placing fruit products upon the 

 market, and bring to the attention of the members of the Society this and 

 any other information concerning profitable marketing. 



Article XIII. — The Societ}- will adopt the nomenclature of the .\meri- 

 can Pomological Societ3^ 



Article XIV. — These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of 

 the members present at any regular meeting. 



