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we think, been adopted by the American Pomological So- 

 ciety. He has also plans for the improvement of the pack- 

 age for shipping fruit for the l^est markets ; but it is essential 

 first to produce fruit ivorf/n/ to be shown in the improved 

 package ; this needed improvement is a subject well worthy 

 the attention of this Board. 



In the agricultural department, the " questions affecting 

 the selection and use of manures and fertilizers " occupy 

 much attention, and the final results will be watched with 

 interest. 



It has been said that the work of the station has been 

 directed to the scientific rather than to the jpractical side of 

 farming, and this may, in a measure, be true ; but by sum- 

 ming up the work of these various departments we realize 

 the great value of the experiment station. If any depart- 

 ment should be engaged in special investigation, would it 

 not be well for the professor in charge to present a report 

 to the Board of Agriculture at its annual winter meeting, 

 so that all interested may receive the benefit and have an 

 opportunity of asking questions ? 



Respectfully submitted, 



WM. H. SPOONER, 



Chairman. 



