PART TWO 



A Brief Record of Field Meetings, 



Exhibitions and Institutes 



Held in 1907. 



Field Meetings, Summer of 1907. 



With the advent of warm weather each year the thoughts 

 ■of Connecticut fruit growers turn naturally to the field meet- 

 ings of the Pomological Society, which have been so promi- 

 tient and successful a feature of our work for many years. 



These pleasant outdoor gatherings never fail to attract 

 a very large attendance, for all who are in any way interested 

 in fruit culture know from past experiences that these infor- 

 mal meetings on the larger fruit farms of the State are well 

 worth their attention. 



As an opportunity to observe and study conditions and 

 methods of the most successful growers, to discuss common 

 problems, and, withal, to enjoy a day of recreation and change, 

 the fruit growers' field meeting is not equaled by any other 

 kind of gathering. 



The Connecticut Pomological Society holds the record for 

 many such splendid meetings, and the only drawback to future 

 -events of this kind lies in the fact that but few places can be 

 found where the facilities are ample enough to entertain the 

 large crowds that would like to attend and which are in- 

 creasing from year to year. 



The season of 1907 promising generally favorable for the 

 fruit grower, an appeal for invitations was sent out by Presi- 

 dent Putnam in early May. A number of responses were 

 received, the President himself offering to start the campaign 



