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Dr. Hull reiterated his oft-repeated admonition to guard against 

 the codling-moth, by the use of lime in the orchard. When you come 

 to use lime, as I have told you when speaking of the lime remedy, you 

 will be in the way of getting rid of this great pest, the codling-moth. 

 It is a perfect remedy. 



Mr. Barler — Is your idea that the lime kills the moth ? 



Dr. Hull — No, sir. But the insects will not go where the lime has 

 been scattered. They go away. The lime is to be thrown into the trees 

 when the dew is on, or just after a rain. A dipper or large spoon may 

 be used to throw the lime. But best of all is a bellows made for the 

 purpose. 



Mr. Starr — I use my hand. 



REPORT ON WINE. 



Your committee find on the table three samples of wine from H. C. 

 Benson — one of Catawba, very fine; two of Concord, which we think 

 good for Concord. 



D. STEWART, Committee. 



Mr. Benson showed a fine lot of Late Rose potatoes, which the 

 committee, Messrs. Hayden and Lyon, said were choice, quality good. 

 They require a long season. Mr, Benson says they were twice as pro- 

 ductive as the Early Rose with him last year. 



Mr. McPike offered the following resolutions, on the death of 

 Franklin Starr: 



Whereas, In the dispensation of Providence, death has visted our circle, since 

 the last meeting of this Society, by removing from our midst our very worthy friend 

 and brother, Mr. Franklin Starr ; therefore be it 



Resolved, That the Alton Horticultural Society, highly appreciating the practical 

 worth and social qualities of our departed friend and member, require the Secretaiy to 

 enter upon the records the date and particulars of his death. 



Resolved, That we extend to the respected family and relatives our heartfelt sym- 

 pathy; and shall ever cherish the warmest feelings of regard in memory of the departed. 



