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would mention ten varieties of apple3 presented by Mr. Samuel 

 Hunt, which were raised by Mr. J. B. Hall, of Evansville. He 

 has an orchard of nearly one thousand bearing trees, all seedlings. 

 The ten varieties exhibited seem to possess much merit; 

 some of them are fine in quality and very showy in appearance. 

 That seedling orchard should be carefully examined, as some of 

 the promising varieties there may prove to be just what we need. 



Mr. Hunt also exhibited a seedling raised by Mr. Chamberlin, 

 very handsome in form, good size and color, of excellent quality 

 and in very fine condition. 



Mr. Gr. N. Smith, of Berlin, presented two seedling apples of 

 very promising appearance, one called Euddock's Northern Blush, 

 a seedling of the Transcendant, raised by A. D. Euddock, of Ber- 

 lin. The apple is very showy, small in size, mild, pleasant flavor, 

 and of a fine texture. The tree is said to be nine years old, of 

 vigorous growth and handsome top. It commenced to bear when 

 four years old, has borne five years, and yielded two barrels of 

 fruit the past season. 



The other is a seedling raised by Mr. Henry Thomas, of Berlin, 

 from seed brought from Indiana twenty years ago. The apple is 

 named Thomas' Winter Pippin. It is above medium size ; very 

 smooth and uniform and evidently a good keeper, said to be in its 

 prime in A.pril and May, and of good quality. Mr. Smith de- 

 scribes the tree as a vigorous grower, with a large spreading top, 

 perfectly sound, and an annual bearer. His account of both veri- 

 ties would indicate that they are worthy of extended trial on ac- 

 count of their promise of being extra hardy, productive and for 

 keeping qualities. 



Mr. Thomas Crane, of Fort Atkinson, sends a seedling apple of 

 his own raising. The tree is now sixteen years old, and came 

 from seeds of the Spitzenberg. It is perfectly hardy, as hardy to 

 all appearance as a crab, has not a scar or blemiah on it and has 

 never been affected by the winter. It commenced to bear in I87-A 

 and has borne some each season since. The specimens exhibited 

 are very uniform and showy, and the flavor and condition are very 

 good, and indicate long keeping qualities. It seems to be worthy 

 of dissemination and trial in other locations. 



