302 ILLINOIS STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The fall web-worm and orchard tent-caterpillar, though living in 

 tents, are very distinct insects. I think practical orchardists will under- 

 stand the distinction and difference in the above-named insects, without 

 their Latin appendages. 



AUGUST MEETING. 



The regular monthly meeting was held at Dr. E. S. Hull's, Presi- 

 dent HoLLiSTER presiding. 



Secretary Barler being absent, J. E. Starr was called upon to fill 

 his place. , 



The minutes of the last meeting not being available, action upon 

 them was deferred. 



Dr. Hull, of the Committee on Orchards, reported verbally that 

 he had received letters from several persons inquiring as to what would 

 be the effect of the present unusual season upon orchards, etc. As it 

 now stood, he thought the enormous weed-growth has somewhat checked 

 the tendency to excessive wood-growth; but how are we to dispose of the 

 weeds? If we plow them under, we are in danger of continuing the 

 wood-growth — would not, then, plow them under. They had better be 

 cut and left. If the wood-growth can be checked, either by drought or 

 root-pruning, the trees will be in fine condition. Has found soap washes 

 decidedly beneficial. This is the best time to remove sprouts and suckers, 

 and the time of the second advent with the codling-moth. Use lime 

 freely and drive them away. Strong soap-suds are also excellent for the 

 same purpose. 



Mr. Huggins — Borers are less numerous than usual, owing to the 

 absence of warm, sunny days, and the thrifty, healthy condition of the 

 trees. 



The Ornamental Planting Committee being absent, no report was 

 made. 



Vegetable Gardening, same. 



Mr. Starr, of the Committee on Vineyards, made a brief verbal 

 report, on the whole unfavorable as to the present and future prospects of 

 grape culture. 



Mr. Snedeker reported grapes rotting badly and crop small. 



Capt. Stewart — Rotting badly ; condition unfavorable. 



Dr. Long — Bunches dropping off. 



Dr. Hull — Caused by the tree-cricket. 



