In Florida, Mr. Adams was credited with organizing the Tangerine Development Society in 1885, and dedicating a community school in 1886. He was also appointed to a committee to publish a booklet about Orange County for distribution at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta in 1895. But, he was best known locally for organizing and presiding over Florida's State Horticultural Society until his death. Thru his efforts, citrus growers were encouraged to bud their root stock and develop improved varieties.