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My trees are well cared for, and they have nicely balanced heads, 

 with side branches properly distributed along a good, strong center 

 stalk. Thus trailed they never split at the crotches. 



At noon the generous hospitalities of the mansion were liberally 

 dispensed to all visitors. 



Mr. C. C. Hoppe — Cabbage should remain standing until freez- 

 ing weather. They grow and keep better. Just before freezing, cut 

 the heads from the stalks, and pack them in an old, cheap barrel, 

 with one head out. Lay the barrel on its side, and bury with dirt. 

 The cabbage keep well, and are always accessible for use. 



Mr. S. S. Gray — Salsify needs no winter protection. Leave it 

 standing where it grew, and dig only when wanted for use. Par- 

 snips need the same treatment. 



Mr. Hoppe — I like my supply of lettuce all the year round, 

 and find that I can have it if I plant properly for the succession. I 

 have already planted seed grown in 1888. 



Mr. Gray — I sow salt with my onion seed. It induces the 

 needed moisture, and the seeds germinate quicker and more surely. 

 It also destroys many kinds of weeds. 



Mr. Emerson — I empty my meat brine upon ray asparagus 

 beds with evident advsmtage. 



Mr. Gray — I appreciate a good garden, — an early one with a 

 succession ; one that will be a solid comfort all the year round. 



After discussing a fine exhibition of fruits, the Society adjourned. 



ANNUAL MEETING — DECEMBER. 



The Annual Meeting of the Warsaw Horticultural Society was 

 held at Warsaw, Saturday, December 1, 1888. 



In the absence of the Secretary, President Brown appointed S. 

 S. Gray, Secretary pro tem. 



C. C. Hoppe, Treasurer, submitted his annual report, showing 

 healthy increase in membership, and a balance of cash on hand of 

 137.80 after paying all demands of 1888. 



