b STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



flakes that danced around the tree-tops and spires and then rushed 

 in furious gusts about the streets. But the next morning the sun 

 rose over a scene of unrivalled beauty. Every twig and tree was 

 sparkling with ice and the face of nature was white and pure as 

 snow could make it. So these gems also sparkled on the trees and 

 shrubs as we turned our backs upon the town, and bade good bye 

 to the many friends we had met. But all the way home we were 

 pleasantly reminded of the thoughtful courtesy that placed at the 

 disposal of each departing guest a bag of choice fruit. The attend- 

 ance at the meeting was large and enthusiastic, in spite of the bad 

 weather part of the day and evening. 



In connection with this meeting there was an exhibition 6t fruit 

 from various parts of the State for which premiums were offered. 

 The exhibition was a good one and the officers were much gratified 

 at the results. The awards made appear in connection with others 

 in this volume. 



ANNUAL EXHIBITION. 



Other interests overshadow the fruit to such an extent that as 

 yet we have been unable to induce the State Agricultural Society 

 to hold their exhibition later than the first week in September. It 

 is too early for a good exhibition of fruit, but in consequence of 

 the large numbers of people in attendance at this fair it seems to be 

 the most favorable time for our exhibition Friendly feelings exist 

 between the two societies, and our business relations have been 

 honorable in every respect. It would be better if we could have a 

 different exhibition room, but here, as in many other situations, it 

 seems wise to make the most of what we have, and pull all the 

 harder somewhere else. 



Of the fruit on exhibition it fell far below our average, both in 

 quality and quantity. With the dry weather, prevalence of insects, 

 the frequency of hailstorms and heavy gales it was quite remarka- 

 ble to see as manj' as were spread out upon the tables. No fruit 

 this year was shown from Franklin, York, Hancock, Washington, 

 Aroostook or Piscataquis counties. 



The flower exhibit was large, but in quality not up to former 

 years. Growers were enthusiastic, but declared that there were 

 so many difficulties that they had little courage to make any exhi. 

 bition. We were thankful, however, that they came and helped us 

 make up our exhibition. The flowers form the most attractive 



