62 STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETV. 



Wednesday Afternoon Session. 



First in order for the closing session were reports from the committees 

 on fruit and on flowers and forestry, which were made as appears l^elow 

 and adopted. 



EEPOKT ox niUIT. 



The committee on fruit exhibit find, from D. G. Edmiston, of Adrian, a very fine 

 display of fruits, comprising two varieties of peacli — Waterloo and Briggs' Red May; 

 six varieties of apple — Red Astrachan, Primate, Wealthy, Flora, Red June, Tetofsky; 

 seven varieties of pear — Madeline, Rostiezer, Chambers, Osband's Summer, Doyenne 

 d'ete, and Tyson; eight varieties of raspberry — Hansell, Rancocas, Cuthbert. Golden 

 Queen, Marlboro, Shafi'er, Turner, ajid Gregg; two varieties of blackberry — Snyder 

 and Western Triumph; four varieties of gooseberry — Industry, Mountain Seedling, 

 Downing, Smith's Improved, and Houghton; two varieties of currant — Versailles and 

 Fay's Prolific. Dr. Owen of Adrian, exhibits three varieties of pear — Madeline, 

 Doyenne d'Ete, and one variety for name. Mr. J. L. Beal of Manitou Beach, has the 

 Cuthbert and Shaffer rasi^erries, Snyder and Kittatinny blackberries, and Alexander 

 peach; two varieties of plum — Lombard and one variety for name, all choice speci- 

 mens. Mr C. A. Sessions of Sammons' Landing, twelve varieties of plum, two 

 varieties of cherry, eight varieties of pear, two varieties of peach, one variety of 

 apples. The display is exceedingly creditable. Mr. Allis of Adrian, has one variety of 

 grape, two varieties of gooseberry, one variety of currant, and one of plum. Mr. 

 Steere shows fine plates of Cuthbert and Gregg raspberries, and Snyder blackberries, 

 three varieties of pear, and three varieties of apple. Mr. J. W. Allen of Quaker, 

 shows the finest basket of Amsden peaches that your committee has ever seen. Mr. J. 

 O. Beal of RoUin, exhibited Shaffer, Gregg, and Cuthbert raspberries, Snyder black- 

 berries. Summer Doyenne pear, and Early Harvest apple. The choice of varieties in 

 above exhibits is notably good, and for the season of the year makes an exceedingly 

 creditable display. 



EvABT H. Scott. 



Mary C. Allis. 



S. M. Pearsall. 



REPORT ON FLOWERS. 



The committee on flowers found on the speaker's stand a large and interesting collec- 

 tion of wild flowers, collected and arranged by Mr. Benj. W. Steere of Adrian. Many 

 of them were rare and little known even to botanists. They aft'orded an excellent 

 exhibit of the richness of the natural flora of southeastern Michigan, and by their rich 

 and bright colors served a valuable purpose in decorating the stand. The care shown 

 in collecting and arranging them indicates that Mr. Steere is a true lover of nature. 



L. R. Taft. 



Mrs. Edwy C. Reid. 



Mrs. Adolph Wheeler. 



GRAPES IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN. 



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Mr. H. C. Beadish of Adrian: Grapes are yet green and you hare 

 called upon "a green hand" to talk to you. In 1880, in the three southern 

 tiers of counties of the state, in the only three counties reporting, three 

 and a half million pounds of grapes were prodiiced; and six years later in 

 the same counties, $75,000 worth were sold. By this, 1890 should show 

 a product of five million pounds. Much of our soil is natural to the grape, 

 and many more grapes might be raised, as easily, nearly, as apples. In 

 setting vineyards, a few each of the newer sorts, I think, might well be 

 planted. I have found that spray of the mixture of sulphate of copper 

 and lime prevents rot and mildew. This has been a favorable season for 

 these diseases. One of the best varieties is Delaware; of white grapes I 

 have done best with Martha; and Concord everybody knows, but a better 



