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chance will be afforded to show tlie machines in actual operation and 

 reach the Connecticut farmer and fruit grower, who arc looking for 

 the best spray goods on the market. 



We expect to arrange for a demonstration of spraying mixtures 

 and the preparation of the best and latest remedies for San Jose Scale, 

 insects and diseases by experts from the Experiment Stations. 



Also practical demonstration of packing fruits for market and 

 shipment. Experts will show latest and best methods of packing and 

 packages for most profitable returns. Judging of fruits and how to 

 know varieties and their value will be explained by the expert judges 

 in attendance. 



The above list of prizes was offered for the Society's 

 l^leventh Annual Exhibition, which was held in connection 

 with the Rockville Fair on September 22, 23, 24, 1908. 



Considerable competition developed among the fairs of 

 the State in their eft'orts to secure our exhibit in 1908, which 

 demonstrates the high place occupied by our fruit show as 

 a valuable addition to any local fair. 



After careful consideration of the various conditions in- 

 volved the choice fell to the Rockville Fair, and a very suc- 

 cessful exhibition was the outcome. The Society is no 

 stranger to the people of this section of the State, this being 

 the third exhibition we have held in Rockville, and each time 

 our welcome seems warmer. 



The details of this event have been so fully covered in 

 the reports of the Secretary and the Exhibition Committee 

 that only a brief word is necessary here. 



Owing to the light crop of apples there was a shortage 

 in some departments, but peaches, pears and grapes made a 

 tine showing, and all in all, the show was a creditable one in 

 every respect. The women's exhibit of canned fruits, jellies, 

 etc., while few in numbers, was a display of a high order, 

 showing quality in the fruit itself and an expert knowledge 

 on the part of the exhibitors in putting up the goods in at- 

 tractive manner. Undoubtedly this is the result of the edu- 

 cational side of our exhibitions from year to year, and this, 

 after all, should be the main object of such shows. We cer- 

 tainly hope more of the housewives will take an interest in this 

 department in the future and that the exhibits may be in- 

 creased and the competition become keener. The preserving 



