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this visit and the lectures we shall have on certain lines. You 

 realize that we shall have representatives here during this 

 session from the utmost bounds of the Commonwealth, from 

 the hills of Berkshire and the islands of the sea, who come 

 here to exchange ideas for the benefit of the people present, 

 and, through publication, for the benefit of the people at large. 

 Therefore, thanking you again for your hearty welcome, 

 Mr. Chairman, I beg you to excuse me in favor of others who 

 will give you solid information on various subjects, — men 

 who are leaders in their lines. And now, ladies and gentle- 

 men, it is my pleasure to introduce as the speaker for this 

 session Mr. H. B. Fullerton, superintendent of agricultural 

 development for the Long Island Railroad, who will speak to 

 you on " Market gardening." 



