24 TRANSACTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS 



The Secretary. — Yes, and Red Astrachan came from Sweden, in 

 about the same latitude. Both are hardy trees. 



Mr. Bancroft. — I had, in Livingston county, twenty bushels of 

 Astrachans on a tree, and sold them at seventy-five cents per bushel. 

 This fruit always sells well. 



Mr. Nelson. — There is no Astrachan fruit, of any amount, in Will 

 county. I have one Astrachan tree fifteen years old, but have had not a 

 peck of fruit. I have Duchess trees, and get plenty oi fruit ixovsx them 

 too — my young trees bore full this year, 



Mr. Wier. — Trees of many varieties vary greatly in productiveness 

 in different localities, nearly all trees have a local reputation. As Mr. 

 Hammond says, Red Astrachan trees have more bearing surface than 

 Duchess, but with me they bear leaves — "only leaves." Duchess trees 

 may be planted ten by twelve feet apart and will bear well for many 

 years ; but when they close in each alternate tree may be cut out. 



Mr. Holdridge. — My land is clayey loam, and three years in four 

 my Astrachan trees are well loaded. The orchard was planted twenty- 

 one years ago. Sweet Vandevere I prize, it holds on the tree well. 

 Duchess trees planted a few years ago are bearing well, but Red Astra- 

 chan was a long time coming into bearing. 



INTRODUCTIONS. 



Dr. Humphrey. — Mr. President, I have the honor to introduce to 

 you and the members of this Society Mrs. Harlan and Mrs. Jones, dele- 

 gates from the Indiana State Horticultural Society; also Mrs. Lewis, of 

 Bloomington. 



The President. — Ladies, we are pleased to welcome you. 



On motion of Dr. Humphrey the delegates from Indiana were made 

 honorary members of the Society. 



PRESENTATION OF FLOWERS. 



The Secretary. — Mr. President and Brother Members, I take pleasure 

 in presenting to you, in behalf of the donors, these baskets of most beau- 

 tiful flowers, arranged with such skill and taste as few ever acquire or 

 possess. One was donated by Messrs. Baird and Tuttle, of Bloomington, 

 arranged and handed in by Mr. Samuel Phenix ; this large one was the 

 work and the gift of Mr. F. A. Bailer, of Bloomington. There are also 

 other baskets and bouquets upon the tables in the other hall which I trust 



