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greenhouses. Many here have large sums invested in green- 

 houses. 



Mr. Greffrath : We are now ready to turn to our regu- 

 lar order of business. I am somewhat at sea in conducting 

 this meeting. If I make any errors, I hope you will excuse 

 me. The first thing in order will be the reports of the of- 

 ficers and standing committees. We have a letter from 

 President White to be read by Mr. Work. 



President's Address. 



Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 8, 1914. 

 To the New York State Vegetable Growers' Association: 



It is with a very deep sense of disappointment that I write 

 this brief communication instead of being present at the 

 fourth annual meeting; but a combination of circumstances 

 compelled me to feel that I can be of greater service to the 

 greatest number by filling my engagements in the field, where 

 I shall exert my influence during the week. Although I shall 

 not be with you in person, I shall be with you in spirit, and 

 you may rest assured that I shall continue to exert my best 

 influence for the welfare of our Association. The field for 

 its work and influence is large, and while it may seem at 

 times its progress is slow and the membership does not in- 

 crease as fast as it should, yet a review of what it has already 

 accomplished cannot but convince us that it has fully justi- 

 fi.ed the belief that there was a field rich in possibilities for 

 achievements which are of great benefit to both the producers 

 and the consumers of that most important product which we 

 produce. Had we done no more, the fact that we have 

 caused our industry to be recognized by the College of Agri- 

 culture, the State Department of Agriculture, similar organi- 

 zations representing other horticultural branches, and the 

 agricultural press, would justify the right of our beloved 

 association to exist. 



But we have only commenced. All along the line efforts 

 are being made to bring about better marketing conditions 

 for the products of the farm. The greatest question today 



