l8o THE CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



The forenoon was devoted to a tour of the orchards and 

 farm crops, and as the noon hour approached the company 

 gathered under the bior trees in the meadow opposite the 

 Lyman home, where a bountiful kmch was enjoyed. 



The day being very warm, all were glad to linger under 

 the grateful shade and listen to the program of speaking, pre- 

 sided over by President Charles L. Gold of the Society. The 

 host, Mr. Lyman, was first introduced, and in his genial way 

 welcomed his many guests, assuring them of his pleasure in 

 seeing so many present. Briefly and with characteristic 

 modesty he told them of his fruit growing work and the other 

 branches of his farm operations which have proved so suc- 

 cessful. Mr. Lyman expressed his strong faith in the Con- 

 necticut soil, and especially its possibilities in the line of peach 

 growing. 



This address was responded to by Mr. J. H. Hale, who, 

 in a witty and interesting way, thanked the host and compli- 

 mented him on his pronounced success as a fruit grower and 

 business farmer. 



Mr. Hale went on to say that the scale has frightened 

 many of our growers and now the peach yellows threatens to 

 wipe out many orchards where it has been neglected. Even 

 some of our best growers, Mr. Lyman included, are having 

 their troubles with this dread disease. The only remedy is 

 greater vigilance in the care of our orchards. 



The N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. was represented at the meet- 

 ing by several of its officials, and Mr. Flint of the freight de- 

 partment addressed the growers on the transportation of 

 peaches. He declared that the road would do its best to give 

 the growers the service they require and could furnish refrig- 

 erator cars where necessary. 



Mr. Flint answered many questions regarding the ser- 

 vice and the handling of the 1908 peach crop. 



Prof. M. B. Waite of Washington, D. C, was the next 

 speaker and gave a very instructive talk on "Peach Diseases." 

 His valuable and timely advice was eagerly received by the 

 growers, who plied him with numerous questions. 



