Small Fruits in the South. 117 



berries even in Southern New Jersey, and as we advance towards the ex- 

 treme South the possibility of growing even the most vigorous of the red or 

 black raspberries steadily diminishes excej^t on the upper mountain slopes. 

 I can see no reason why the mountain regions of North and South Carolina 

 and Georgia should not be one of the finest fruit growing localities in the 

 Avurld. The origin of the Cuthbert raspberry is obscure, but the native ele- 

 ment predominates so largely that it endures the heat of summer remarka- 

 bly well. If it would thrive in the vicinity of Norfolk it would prove re- 

 markably profitable. 



The character of the black cap family {Riibus Occidentalis), is too well 

 known to need discussion. A certain degree of moisture and shade, and 

 cool northern exposures add essentially to the i^rospects of success with all 

 kinds of raspberries in the South. If placed on the north side of fences and 

 buildings they would often thrive when they would fail utterly in the open 

 field or garden. 



The currant and gooseberry are not found growing wild along our higher lati- 

 tudes; but when we remember their cold, moist, shaded, native haunts it will 

 be understood at once that they are fruits not adapted to a sunny clime. 

 Only as the grower can supply in some degree the conditions of coolness and 

 moisture can he hope for any return from them. 



In closing I suggest that the best success will be found in conformity to 

 the principles of adaptation and acclimation. Nature can neither be tricked 

 nor forced, and our aim should ever be to work with, not against her. 



Mr. Earle then reminded the Society that there had been a com- 

 mittee ordered, consisting of one member from each State, to con- 

 sult as to the enlargement of the sphere of the Society and the 

 change of its name. He appointed the following gentlemen to 

 serve upon said committee : Messrs. Furnas, Hape, Lyon, Smith, 

 Holsiuger, Tracy, Nov^^lin, Wiggins, Mohr, Colmant, Porter, Ragan, 

 Jackson, Hale, Galusha, Campbell and Munson. 



The Society then adjourned until 2:30 p. m. 



Third Day— Friday. 



Afternoon Session. 



The Society raet at 4 o'clock, Mr. Earle in the chair. 



Ex-Governor Furnas, of Nebraska, from the committee ap- 

 pointed to consider the advisability of enlarging the field of work 

 of the Society and a change of its name, reported, that, after ma- 



