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1 conclude by observing that it is quite evident that this affection 

 of this fruit cannot be caused by any want of vigor in the stocks of 

 said trees, because they produce vigorous growth, and fair large fine 

 fruit of any other kinds engrafted upon them, except White Doyenn^. 

 In respect to the prevalence of the affection, it is probable it will 

 prevail wherever this parasite happens to exist or can be dissemina- 

 ted, as it, like other plants, has its localities. Of the remedy for it, 

 I recommend none but engrafting with some other variety. 



The committee appointed to consider on the holding of future 

 conventions, and to nominate a Standing Fruit Committe, reported as 

 follows : 



Resolved, That this Convention be designated the American Con- 

 gress of Fruit Growers, and that the members or substitutes and 

 officers thereof be regarded as holding their respective appointments 

 for two sessions. 



Resolved, That all pomological, horticultural and agricultural asso- 

 ciations of North America be invited to send delegates to this Congress. 



Resolved, That at the close of the present session of this Congress 

 it be adjourned to hold its second session in the city of New-York, 

 on the first Tuesday of October, 1849, and the following gentlemen 

 to act as the Standing Fruit Committee : 



Marshall P. Wilder, of Massachusetts, ex officio. 



Jfew-York. 



A. J. Downing, Newburgh, 



Chairman of the w'hole. 

 J. J. Thomas, Macedon. 

 Dr. H. Wendell, Albany 

 P. Barry, Rochester. 



B. Hodge, Buffalo. 



Massachusetts. 

 S. Walker, Boston. 

 F. W^. Macondry, Dorchester. 

 P. B. Hovey, Cambridgeport. 

 J. Lovett, Beverly. 

 R. INIanning, Salem. 

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Vermont. 

 R. Mattison, N. Bennington. 

 Martin Slocum, Manchester. 

 C. W. Goodrich, Burlington. 

 B. F. Fay, Bennington. 



Rhode Island. 

 L. C. Eaton, Providence. 

 S. H. Smith, Smithfield. 

 Alfred Smith, Newport. 

 J. I. Stimpson, Providence. 

 B. W. Comstock, do 



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