220 Mississippi Valley Horticultural Society. 



Rnsset, Baldwin, Northern Spy, Limber Twig,Rambo, Milam, Peck's Pleasant, Wag- 

 staif's Seedling, Lansingburg, Jersey Black, American Golden Eusset. It also in- 

 cludes one plate of pears and six plates of crabs, and a dish of native nuts, which, 

 from their peculiar appearance give indications of a possible hybridization between 

 the Pecan and the Sliell-bark Hickory, which, if the fact, is to us a matter of 

 much surprise. 



We also find upon the tables the Salome, a recent seedling of Illinois, shown, as 

 we understand, by President O. B. Galusha, of the Illinois Horticultural Society- 

 It is a fine looking, medium-sized fruit, in perfect condition and of fair, sprightly 

 flavor; finegrained and tender and crisp in texture, juicy and agreeable. It is 

 represented to remain in good eating condition from autumn to late spring with 

 only ordinary care. If valuable it will probably be on account oi' qualities of tree 

 or fruit that are peculiarly fitted for the climate of that region. 



We also find one plate of seedling apples from Dr. J. A. Briggs, of Hart county, 

 Kentucky, named Maxey, which does not give evidence of special value, so far as 

 the fruit is concerned. 



Also, four plates of a seedling from J. W. Smith, of Hardin county, Kentucky ; 

 fine looking specimens, but of little value, so far as appears from the fruit shown. 

 Season, January to April; regular bearer every year; always free from specks; 

 origin, sprouts brought many years since. 



A plate of apples named "Jones' Seedling," from William H. Smith, of Wil- 

 liamson county, Tennessee, which, although much discolored by fungus, is of fine 

 size, very good flavor, and shows, in the specimens, evidences of its long keeping 

 qualities. 



A plate of Pebles' Seedling, from W. M. Samuels, of Kentucky, although very 

 distinct from the foregoing and not its equal in quality, has apparently desirable 

 characteristics as a market variety, though lacking color. 



Specimens from W. M. Samuels, of Kentucky, under the name of Watwood 

 Seedling, are of medium size and beautiful color; in form very similar to the 

 Rambo ; of good or very good quality ; apparently nearly past its season. 



We find three plates of the Prentiss grape exhibited by the propagator and dis- 

 seminator of this variety, T. S. Hubbard, of New York, which, though so long past 

 their natural season, yet remain but slightly aftected in flavor, holding perfectly to 

 the peduncle and generally in unexpectedly good condition. 



Several specimens of the Japanese persimmon are shown by P. J. Berckmans, of 

 Georgia, which, although long past their season, are in unexpectedly good condi- 

 tion, and to tlie surprise of your committee yet in eatable condition and of very 

 agreeable flavor. 



A seedling cider apple shown by A. D. Webb, of Kentucky, is in size below me- 

 dium ; overspread with dark red ; white, firm flesh ; juice moderate in quantity, very 

 rich, sprightly and high flavored. Said to be a very superior cider apple; origin 

 unknown. 



We find a large and fine collection of canned and pickled figs and other articles, 

 from Mrs. Margaret Wetmore, of Ponchatoula, La., all of which are beautifully 

 l)ut up and apparently in excellent condition. 



We find a small lot of dried or desiccated apples upon the tables, said to come 

 from Battle Creek, Michigan, but without a label, and the exhibitor is to us un- 

 known. The fruit is well prepared and in excellent condition. 



