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far beyond the common age of man, and by being grafted 

 over and over many times has depreciated and become 

 less valuable, and liberal premiums have been offered by 

 the society for new varieties. 



One variety has appeared and in the Ordway apple. 

 It originated in a wood like the Baldwin, and was brought 

 into notice by Mr. Alfred Ordway of Bradford. It much 

 resembles the Baldwin and is hoped to be its equal, but 

 is to be tested and proved by experience. Two other 

 varieties have been brought before the society for pre- 

 mium and it is hoped they will prove what they are rep- 

 resented to be. To prove the value of a variety of apples 

 we think they should be tested in different orchards. 



The apple crop is of vast importance to the people of 

 Essex county, not only to the producer but to the whole 

 community. We are as a whole a great brotherhood, all 

 more or less interested in the apple crop and its improve- 

 ments, and in new varieties, and in the success of each 

 other (or ought to be). We have, during our long expe- 

 rience, many times grafted from other orchards apples 

 that did not prove what they were represented to be. 



I have not seen all the committee to consult with them 

 in regard to recommending a premium, as I think more 

 information is necessary as to their production in other 

 orchards. We now hope that our brother farmers will 

 take scions from these trees and test and compare them 

 with other varieties that we may know their comparative 

 value. We also hope the producers will still continue 

 their efforts after new and better varieties, and they will 

 *n time be rewarded. 



Joseph How, Chairman. 



NEW MEMBERS. 



The Committee on New Members has attended to that 

 duty, and respectfully reports the following award : 

 $6. First premium, to John Meacom, Beverly, for obtain- 

 ing ten new members from Beverly. 



