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for its propagation and rearing. This paper was especially interesting 

 to the ladies, and there w^ere many present. 



A paper on " The History of the Apple," by Dan. Carpenter, of 

 Barry, was then read by Mr. Goodman. The paper was interesting 

 but too long. The conclusion to be drawn from it is that the early 

 history of the apple is enveloped in great obscurity ; many writers hold 

 that it is a refined growth of the wild crab. It is spoken of as far back 

 as 600 B. C. 



"The Orchard Question of the Northwest," a very interesting 

 paper, by N. F. Murray, of Oregon, Mo., followed. It referred to the 

 great non-fruit-producing territory lying adjacent to and northwest of 

 Missouri, which territory it was Missouri's province to supply with 

 fruit, providing horticultural pursuits are given the proper recognition 

 in this State. 



A trio, sung by Mrs. DeBolt, Mrs Connor, and Mrs. Shrieve, closed 

 the evening's program. 



Thursday — Morning Session. 



Two interesting papers that were left over from yesterday's pro- 

 gram, "The Vineyard," by H. Severs, of Jennings, and "Grapes for 

 Money," by G. F. Eypenlaub, of Rosedale, Kansas, were read this 

 morning. The papers were followed by lively and interesting discus- 

 sions. 



The annual business meeting of the Society followed, which in- 

 cluded reports irom other societies, giving much information on horti- 

 cultural work in other states ; reports of the Secretary and Treasurer 

 and committee reports. The Secretary's report was very full and 

 comprehensive, and is very likely to be published in full. From the 

 reports of committees, we publish the report of the Committee on 

 Resolutions in full. 



The election of officers was not reached until this p. m. 



