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way, New-York, commencing Tuesday, the 10th of October, at 10 

 o'clock, A. M, 



Among the objects to be proposed at this Convention are the fol- 

 lowing : 



To compare fruits from various sources and localities, with a view 

 of arriving at correct conclusions as to their merits, and to settle 

 doubtful points respecting them. 



To assist in determining the synonyms by which the same fruit is 

 known in different parts of the country. 



To compare opinions respecting the value of the numerous varie- 

 ties already in cultivation, and to endeavor to abridge by general 

 consent, the long catalogue of indifferent or worthless sorts at the 

 ptesent time propagated by nurserymen and fruit growers. 



To elicit and disseminate pomological information, and to maintain 

 a cordial spirit of intercourse among horticulturists. 



In order to increase as much as possible the interest of the Con- 

 vention, the delegates are requested to bring with them (carefully 

 packed and labelled, so as to present them in good order) specimens 

 of all fruits grown in their vicinity that may be worthy of notice, to- 

 gether with a small branch and leaves of each variety, if possible. 



In localities where any well known old varieties flourish particu- 

 larly well, specimens are desired, accompanied with memoranda re- 

 specting the soil upon whichthey grew, and their culture. 



Every contributor is respectfully requested to make a list of his 

 specimens, and present the same with his fruits, in order that a report 

 of all the varieties entered may be submitted to the Convention as 

 soon as possible after its organization. 



The undersigned, in behalf of the Societies they represent, 

 respectfully solicit delegations from all Horticultural and Agricultur- 

 al societies of our country, and of such number of persons as each 

 Society may deem expedient to send. 



Societies will please transmit at an early day a list of the Delegates 

 they have appointed, to T. B. Wakeman, Esq., the. Corresponding 

 Secretary of the American Institute, New-York. 



