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words 'totally worthless' should be inserted; that is, totally 

 worthless for general growing. 



Mr. Sawyer. For general cultivation or as a stock for 

 grafting ? 



Mr. Rice. As being totally worthless for general cultiva- 

 tion, and also as a stock upon which to graft standard varie- 

 ties. 



The resolution offered by Mr. Brackett, as amended, was 

 adopted. 



Mr. Robbins of Winthrop then presented a paper on his 

 experience in fruit culture, the manuscript of which was not 

 presented to the secretary, and is, therefore, omitted. 



Adjourned till afternoon. 



At the opening of the Afternoon Session, a committee con- 

 sisting of Messrs. Atherton of Hallo well, Briggs of Turner, 

 and Rice of Whitefield, was appointed to examine and report 

 upon the fruit on exhibition. 



The lirst subject assigned for the 'afternoon was then taken 

 up, viz: "What means are available, if any, to permanently 

 restore the productiveness of our orchards.?" and the follow- 

 ing papers were presented : 



OLD ORCHARDS, AND THE BEST METHODS OF RENOVATING 



THEM. 



By W. p. Atherton, Hallo well. 



Allow me to call your attention to a very important, though 

 familiar subject ; a subject upon which much has already been 

 said and written, and yet a sul)ject upon which we need pre- 

 cept upon precept and line upon line. It is the matter of re- 

 newing or renovating our old orchards, and it may very prop- 

 erly occupy our thoughts for a few moments while gathered 

 here to discuss the various phases and conditions of fruit cul- 

 ture. 



Before proceeding to speak of methods of culture and im- 

 provement, indulge me a little in a few preliminary remarks 

 concerning some old orchards in my own immediate neighbor- 



