"Let me not be thought tedious, however, and to have taken up the time that should be devoted to a discussion of the fruits before you. I am sure that, on reflection, the importance of what I have advanced will be felt and acted upon. It is appropriate that we take a step forward, and not leave chance unaided in her efforts to improve and bring into existence new varieties for us to pass judgment on, and assign them their place in the catalogue. Our work of collating from this source will soon be accomplished. It may not be amiss to remark, that as the art of grafting and budding is now universally adopted; that plantations of fruit trees are no longer permitted to grow and mature fruit on the natural stock - by this innovation we are depriving chance of accomplishing her accustomed work. It therefore is incumbent on us to be active, and put our knowledge in a shape to produce practical results. Ohio, with a soil unsurpassed, a climate mild and balmy, must not be content to be an indifferent looker-on, or content even as a follower; she should aim to lead in the noble enterprise.

She did so in forming the first State Pomolooical Association, from which we have good reason to believe that great benefits have resulted".

The Pomologists of this country have got fairly to work, with an enthusiasm that has already accomplished very much, and will do more.