No. 4.] REPORT OF SECRETARY. xxix 



Bulletins of Massachusetts Agriculture. 

 The second number of the series of bulletins, of which 

 that on "Poultry culture," published in November, 1908, 

 was the first, was issued in April. This is known as Bulle- 

 tin No. 2, " Orcharding," and comprises a compilation of 

 articles bearing on the various phases of ap})le growing in 

 New England. This and its companion, the August Crop 

 Report on '' Western methods in New England orcharding," 

 heretofore spoken of, have met a strong and timely demand 

 for material on this industry. Bulletin No. 3 Avill treat on 

 grasses and forage crops, and Avill be issued within the en- 

 suing year. 



Respectfully submitted, 



J. LEWIS ELLSWORTH, 



Secretary. 

 Jan. n, 1910. 



