19^2 TRANSACTIONS OF THE ALTON-SOUTHERN 



Mr. Pearson — What is the cause of sports? 



Mr, Riehl — That I cannot say positively, sometimes it is caused 

 by disease, sometimes it is but a variation from the normal type. 



SMALL FRUITS. 



Mr. J. S. Browne, reported all small fruits in the very best con- 

 dition. Now when the ground is frozen is a good time to mulch 

 strawberries. 



The society now proceeded to the election of ofi&cers for 1889, 

 and elected. 



President — Wm. Jackson . 

 First Vice-President — J. S. Browne. 

 Second Vice-President — E. A. Riehl. 

 Secretary — F. C. Riehl. 

 Treasurer — S. F. Connor. 

 Librarian — H. G. McPike. 



The Treasurer reported a balance of $72 on hand in the treasury. 



