This volume contains the proceedings of the American Pomological Society. It offers insights into the science and practice of fruit growing during the period in which the volume was created. It covers a range of topics related to pomology, including cultivation techniques, variety selection, pest management, and the latest research in the field. A valuable resource for historians, horticulturalists, and anyone interested in the evolution of fruit cultivation in America, "Proceedings, Volume 26" provides a snapshot of the challenges and innovations shaping the industry at the time. The articles and discussions reflect the knowledge and expertise of leading pomologists, making this collection an enduring record of horticultural progress.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.