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plum roots. They arc more uniformly thrifty from the start, and of course 

 are sold cheaper. 



The form of the curculio-catcher most approved is, I think, a Michigan 

 invention somewhat improved. It is a light frame work in the shape of a wide 

 hopper, covered with oil-cloth, and mounted on two light wheels, like a hand- 

 cart. It has an opening on one side to admit the body of the tree, and a tin 

 box or drawer at the bottom to receive and hold the beetles till it is convenient 

 to cremate them. The jarring is done by means of an implement resembling 

 a stout crutch, six feet in length, which is carried on top of the catcher, and is 

 operated by the man who works the machiue, — this being found more economi- 

 cal than to hire a second hand for the purpose. One man, after a little prac- 

 tice, can operate on 300 trees in an hour. The process has to be commenced as 

 soon as the blossoms begin to fade, and performed every day, or twice a day 

 when the insects are numerous, for three or four weeks. But the cost of the 

 labor is small compared with the value of the crop, when there are several thou- 

 sand trees in bearing, so as to make it an object to give them regular attention. 



At this juncture the following preamble and resolution were submitted by 

 Mr. E. Bradfield, and supported by Prof. W. J. Beal : 



Whereas, The Society did by its vote j r esterday refuse to adopt a name recogniz- 

 ing anything but the cultivation of fruit; therefore, 



Besolve'l, That all premiums not connected with the culture of fruit be stricken 

 from the premium list of the Society. 



On motion, the resolution was referred to the Executive committee. 



The following communication was read by the Secretary : 



The State Pomological Society is hereby cordially invited to hold its next annual 

 session at Grand Kapids. 



C. N. MERRIMAN, Pres., 

 W1L ROWE, 

 E. BRADFIELD, 

 For the G. It. V. Horticultural Society. 



On motion, the invitation was laid upon the table until next meeting. 

 The committee on resolutions reported as follows through its chairman, 

 II. G. Reynolds of Grand Traverse : 



The report was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. 



Your committee were appointed, I believe, to give some expression in words of the 

 sense of obligation which the society feel to the many friends of Coldwater; but we 

 find these friends and their various offices so numerous, that were we to fulfill the 

 half of our commission this short session would be all too brief for our report. We 

 have, therefore, condensed it even at the risk of omissions, and would offer the follow- 

 ing for your consideration : 



liesolced, That this Society would express their cordial appreciation of the hearty 

 reception accorded us by the hospitable citizens of Coldwater, and especially extend 

 our thanks to those kind friends who have opened their homes for our reception and 

 lent their time and efforts for our entertainment. 



To each of the gentlemen and their families with whom members of the Society 

 have been guests we desire individually and collectively to express our thanks and 

 the hope that they will not long sutler the favors to be all upon one side; but that at 

 future meetings of the Society, and at other times, we in our various homes may 

 have the pleasure of receiving them. 



To the Branch County Pomological and Horticultural Society we especially express 

 our obligation for the use of this most convenient hall. To the ladies and gentlemen 

 who so charmingly added to the pleasure of our session with music; and to those 

 whose plants and fruits decorate the hall; to that gentleman whom our friends wisely 

 placed as the chief of our City Fathers, Dr. Cutter, for his hearty welcome: and tb 

 him who has so well bestowed his wealth for the pleasure and education of his fortu- 

 nate fellow citizens, to Mr. II. C. Lewis, who so courteously favored us with the rich 

 art treat which his gallery affords; to these, and to all others whom we have met, 



