SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING. 195 



driving about the older orchards and berry fields located near 

 the Hale lionie. The condition of the trees in an "ofif year" 

 was noted, the various cover crops under trial were studied 

 and the features of the extensive fruit farm, generally, dis- 

 cussed with profit and pleasure. Thus closed another field 

 day at the Hale farm, the scene of so many notable gather- 

 ings of the Society. Our best wishes and a thousand thanks 

 to Brother Hale for his many kindnesses and hospitality to 

 Connecticut fruit growers. 



