282 STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



October 11, society met in the grange liall in Pleasanton, Manistee county, 

 President Van Amburg chairman. Discussions varied and interesting. Pre- 

 miums paid in cash for best plate of Chenango strawberry, best plate Lowell, 

 Maiden's Blush, and Haas, best peaches, pears, and grapes. Six new members 

 were received at this meeting and the efforts of our horticnltnral society seemed 

 to be fully appreciated. 



Premiums were offered for display of fruits at the next meeting in Blaine 

 township, which was held November 8, 1882, Vice-President Wm. G. Voorheis 

 in the chair. The secretary read minutes of last meeting. First topic, *•' "What 

 is the most profitable variety of apple to raise for market ?'■ For summer. Red 

 Astrachan, Duchess of Oldenburg ; for fall, Maiden Blush, Chenango Strawberry; 

 for winter, Baldwin, Greening, and Talman Sweet. Question : Will Baldwin 

 and Greening keep until wc can market them in the spring : Yes, if buried in 

 pits. Rnfus Putney has kept in pits with elm bark for a roof to keep out deep 

 snow. Mr. Van Amburg had seen splendid Russets kept till spring buried in 

 tight barrels in the ground on a sandy knoll. Secretary knew of Greenings 

 having been kept in Benzonia in cellars until the second year. Peaches and 

 grapes were discussed and best varieties recommended. Premiums were paid 

 for best winter apples. 



Society adjourned until annual meeting in Frankfort December 13, 1882, 

 The membership of this society for 1882 is 39. 



