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should only be moved when they are very small, as they are hard to transplant; 

 yet they will repay all the extra care necessary to grow them. 



The Horse Chestnut, when it has attained considerable age, is very showy 

 when in bloom, especially the newer varieties of double white and red. 



This list of trees given does not by any means contain all that are valuable- 

 for planting, but only a few of the more prominent, as those most called for. 

 Elwanger & Barry, in their descriptive catalogue, give 25 varieties of Maple 

 alone, and nearly as many of Ash. Thomas Meehan had on the Centennial 

 grounds a plantation containing specimens of 750 varieties of trees and shrubs, 

 of which fully one-third were trees. This shows the great amount of time and 

 labor that has been spent in propagating and growing varieties desirable for orna- 

 mental purposes. We have mentioned a few of the best, and stated their pecu- 

 liarities to aid those desirous of planting. We hope also to draw the attention 

 of others to this branch of horticulture, as all must admit that planting of 

 trees for ornamental purposes is much neglected by both farmer and fruit- 

 grower : vet no investment they can make will in the end give greater returns 

 or prove more satisfactory. And if a greater interest is awakened in this direc- 

 tion our object will be attained. 



The Committee on Flowers then presented their report through Mr. Barry, 

 of Rochester, X. Y., which is as follows : 



Your committee appointed to examine and report on the plants placed on exhibi- 

 tion respectfully submit the following: 



They find a beautiful specimen of pink flowering Begonia from Miss Berry. The 

 plant is well grown, and full of flowers. 



Mrs. S. S. Scovil exhibits a large and handsome plant of Myrtle. 



A collection of Geraniums is shown from Mrs. Kellar. 



From Mrs. Chas. Upson are handsome specimen plants of "Holly Wreath" Ivy- 

 leaved Geranium, small white flowering Begonia ; also a pretty plant of Begonia Bex. 

 This portion of the display is especially creditable. 



3Irs. Parrish shows plants of Primrose and Double Feverfew. 



Mr. J. II. D. "Warren sends an interesting collection of Ferns as well as plants, Pep- 

 permint-scented Geranium, and Begonia. 



Mrs. Wm. Bowe, a cross made of Green Moss. 



A large and handsome plant of Farfugium grande is exhibited by Mrs. A. T. Lan- 

 phere. This plant is a native of Japan and China, and is very ornamental either in 

 the conservatory or out of doors. The specimen exhibited deserves special commen- 

 dation. 



Hon. J. II. McGowan shows a fine specimen of the alba plena Camellia in full 

 flower; also very nice well grown specimensof Ivy-leaved Geranium Velegante, Cactus 

 and Begonia. 



The Committee on Miscellaneous Fruits and other articles then reported 

 through Mr. C. A. Ilgenfritz as follows : 



The Committee on Miscellaneous Fruits and other articles would report on exhi- 

 bition: 



Of grapes. 2 plates Bogers Xo. 15 (Agawam) and 1 bunch Bogers No.l (Goethe) by 

 Mr. Gould. The plates of Agawam showed plainly the features of the variety; pro- 

 ductive, but with small, ill-shaped bunches. The berries were fair in size, but lacking 

 in flavor and uniformity. 



The Grand River Valley Horticultural Society exhibited a dish of Isabella grapes 

 grown by Mr. Bowe, of Kent Co. They were fair in appearance, but exhibited the 

 peculiar and medicine-like flavor of the variety. 



Mr. M. B. Bateham exhibited a magnificent plate of Catawbas grown by Mr. A. R, 

 Hunt, of Euclid (Lake Shore), Ohio. The bunches were large, compact ami well 

 formed; the berries plum}) and bright, ami the flavor delicious. 



Mr. S. B. Mann. Secretary of the Farmers' Fruit Preserving Co., of Adrian, showed 

 some tine specimen papers of dried King of Tompkins Co. and Surprise apples, and 

 also dried squash and pumpkin Hour in pound packages. They use the Alden process, 

 and the specimens could hardly have been liner. The apples had preserved perfectly 

 thcir original color and flavor. 



