202 [Assemble 



A. McIntosh, Ohio. 

 Russell Mattison, Vermont. 

 Yardley Taylor, Virginia. 

 Lawrence Young, Kentucky. 



Secretaries^ 

 S. B. Parsons and P. Barry, of New- York, and 

 Geo. W. Deacon, of New-Jersey. 



The report was unanimously accepted, and, on motion, a committee 

 was appointed to wait upon Col. Wilder and conduct him to the 

 chair. Gen. Tallmadge, with a few remarks, introduced the Presi- 

 dent to the Convention. 



Col. Wilder responded in a pertinent and appropriate manner, for 

 the honor conferred in electing him to preside over the deliberations 

 of the Convention. He said, they had assembled for the free inter- 

 change of experience and opinions, and for the better diffusion of 

 correct pomological knowledge throughout our country. That it 

 was particularly gratifying to notice so large an attendance of mem- 

 bers ; but, that amidst such congregated learning and intelligence, he 

 had not the vanity to believe he could offer any remarks which would 

 be of much instruction or interest. That many gentlemen had come 

 from remote sections, and he knew how anxious they were to proceed 

 to business. He should, therefore, not tax their patience with a 

 speech, but at once invite attention to the objects for which the meet- 

 ing had been convened, viz : 



" 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 numerous varieties 

 in cultivation, and to endeavor to abridge by general consent the 

 long catalogue of indifferent or worthless sorts at the present time 

 propagated by nurserymen and fruit growers. 



" To elicit and disseminate pomological information, and to main- 

 tain a cordial spirit of intercourse among horticulturists." 



