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human, and I trust we will all return to our homes with in- 

 spiration and determination to arrive nearer the top of the 

 ladder the coming year. 



This can be accomplished only by careful attention to 

 the details as well as the foundation principles of pomology. 

 No one can make a success of any business without a love 

 and fondness for the work, and this is especially true of Ag- 

 riculture. It is one of the objects of this Society to instill 

 in the hearts of our members and others who may come with- 

 in our influence, an ardent desire for companionship with Hor- 

 ticulture in all its branches. 



Your officers can do little of themselves except to direct 

 tlie work. To accomplish results we need the hearty coopera- 

 tion of all the members. The benefits derived are not alone 

 to be measured by dollars and cents, but by a broader view 

 of life, a wider scope of knowledge and a love for our fel- 

 lowmen. 



By attending meetings, asking questions and stating facts 

 of personal work and observation we render help and inspir- 

 ation to others, and in helping others we unconsciously help 

 ourselves. As has been truly said, "He who would have 

 friends must show himself friendly." 



Do not let us lose sight of the fact that Farming, Agri- 

 culture, in all or any of its branches, is a business, and a com- 

 plicated business, too. This phase of our calling has too long 

 been neglected. Anyone could be a farmer, any slipshod 

 method and work would answer on the farm. When we 

 are ready to realize that Farming is a business and put that 

 theory into practice, adopt business principles in the manage- 

 ment of our farms, then we can look for success and not 

 until then. 



Agriculture to-day is calling and demanding men of in- 

 telligence, energy and thrift. Such men with business capac- 

 ity will make good at their calling. Is there any business 

 under the sun that would last over night with the neglect 

 and careless management that most farms have received the 

 last fifty years? Just give them judicious business manage- 

 ment and watch the result. Have anv of the successful 



