FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING. l8l 



helpful influence on the fruit-growing interests of the state 

 of inestimable value. The dominant note of the various ad- 

 dresses and discussions was one of hopefulness and a strong 

 faith in the horticultural possibilities of Connecticut. With- 

 out doubt this meeting will long be remembered as marking 

 important advances in the work of the Society. The impetus 

 given the movement for beautifying our public roads and pro- 

 tecting our shade trees through the Tree Wardens' meeting — 

 the arousing of greater interest in the membership of the 

 Society, as well as the emphasizing of the other lines of its 

 work, all combined to make this annual meeting one of the 

 most significant and important gatherings of Connecticut 

 farmers and fruit growers held in many years, and reflected 

 credit on all who, in any way, contributed to its success. 



