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Mr. AVilson: The Smiflower. Mr. Beal: Is anytliing more persistent 

 than the Mullein? Others suggested the AVater Lily, Bouncing Betsy, 

 Corn Lily, and Arbutus. A vote was taken with this result: Dahlia 12, 

 Golden Rod 33, Sunflower 13, with a half dozen "scattering." 



3. Has the Osage hedge any important advantages over other methods 

 of fencing? 



Mr. AViLSON : I lately saw about a mile of it taken out and piled up. It 

 made a very good fence about a foot high, and I thought that was the best 

 way to use it. 



Brest. Lyon: If that man failed, under proper conditions, it was not 

 the fault of the plant but of the grower. I do not understand that we are 

 speaking now of comparative expense. 



One member objected to it because to have the fence we must sacrifice 

 the shade trees, for the hedge will not flourish under them. 



Mr. Steeke: The question is not as to its possibilities, but as to its 

 advantages over others. It has none, and there are many objections to it. 

 Who can compute its total cost? No one, if cultivation be included. 



4. What is the best cooking apple while unripe? 



The Keswick, Astrachan, and Dawson were mentioned. 

 The committee submitted the following 



EESOLUTIONS: 



Resolved, That the thanks of this society are due to the members of the Lenawee 

 County Horticultural society for their invitation to hold this midsummer meeting on 

 the banks of this lake, one of the most beautiful and attractive i^laces in the Peninsular 

 state; also for their untiring efforts in providing for the wants and comforts of the 

 visitors from abroad. 



Resolved, That the horticulturists of Lenawe county, by their attendance at this 

 meeting, and particularly by the talent they have displayed in the discussions, show 

 that they are worthy of the high opinion in which they are held by the horticulturists 

 of the state. We desire in this connection to testify our appreciation of the paper of 

 Mrs. Adolph Wheeler. 



Resolved, That the faculty of the Agricultural college, for their continued efforts to 

 aid the society in its work, merit and should receive the support of the horticulturists 

 of the state. 



Resolved, That the thanks of this society be extended to the proprietor of the hotel 

 at this place for the attentions and many favors shown us, including use of his 

 beautiful grove. 



Resolved, That as a committee we congratulate the society upon the relation entered 

 into with the Detroit International Exposition, and on the brilliant prospects for the 

 success of our annual fair to be held in connection therewith, especially as it will open 

 a broader field to the society and greatly benefit the horticultural interests of the 

 state. 



All of which we respectfully submit. 



C. A. Sessions, 

 L. R. Tapt, 

 N. J. Strong. 



These were adopted unanimously by a rising vote, and the society 

 adjourned without day. 



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