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mcny with herself; that the variations are the legitimate effects 

 of natural forces, modified by local causes; the agents and condi- 

 tions being the same, like results will follow, and there will be a 

 similarity in the fruitage and development of tree and vegetable 

 life. As proof of this, note the development of vegetation along 

 isothermal lines. Horticulture in Wisconsin has many difficulties 

 to contend with and always will have, but if we study nature care- 

 fully and read her aright, we will be able to meet and overcome 

 many of the obstacles or at least modify their effects. 



He gave an instance where salt had been used with good 

 results in freeing a Black Hamburg vine from the phyloxera. 

 He thought it was also good for the blight, but sulphur was un- 

 doubtedly better ; it not only prevents the development of fungus 

 growth, but when applied in moderate quantities, it gives greater 

 vigor and strength to the trees and vines. It enters more or less 

 into the composition of many kinds of fruits. The grape and the 

 orange, and some other fruits flourish best in soil of volcanic 

 character. They had found it beneficial to use sulphur and ashes 

 on their orange trees in Florida. They were troubled some with 

 a fruit blight there, and had found the best remedy was to cut off 

 the limb two feet or more below the part affected. He had no 

 doubt but that whitewashing the apple trees, as stated, was bene- 

 ficial, but thought the benefit came more from the sulphur than 

 from anything else. 



Motion was made that the president be authorized to appoint 

 delegates to attend the meetings of other state societies, the same 

 as heretofore, which was carried, and the president stated that he 

 would be pleased to give credentials to any of the members who 

 wished to attend such meeting's, and he hoped that those who 

 might be present at any of them, would represent the society, even 

 though they might not have a formal certificate. 



Exhibition of Fruit at Winter Meeting. — The fine dis- 

 play of fruit at the State Fair was commented upon with pleasure, 

 and it was conceded to be the best exhibition ever made in the 

 state. A general desire was expressed to have a competitive ex- 

 hibition of fruit at our winter meeting. In accordance with this, 

 a resolution w r as passed appropriating $100, from the funds of 



