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Dr. Lyons said Benoni, not mentioned in the essay, was a good 

 apple, better than the Maiden's Blush. 



Several members spoke of the importance of utilizing fruits by drying 

 and making cider. 



President Piggott spoke of some excellent cider from Winesap 

 apples, and remarked that if the same pains was taken as with wine we 

 might have better cider. 



Mr. Willis said he had no secrets about his mode of treatment, and 

 described his process ; good, sound apples was the first prerequisite. 



The Chair announced a recess; when the apples, cider, wine, etc., 

 etc., were duly tested. 



The meeting was then called to order, when the Chair announced 

 the subject of, " The proper size for Apple Barrels," and stated that the 

 Quincy Society had adopted two and a half bushels as a standard, and 

 asked the action of this Society on the subject. 



President Hammond gave his views favoring that standard. 



After further discussion, upon motion of John S. Johnson, two and 

 a half bushels was adopted as the standard for apple barrels. 



The following preamble and resolution, by President Hammond, 

 were adopted : 



Whereas, We have been informed that the office of State Entomologist is about 

 to become vacant, and realizing the importance of having the position filled by a man 

 who combines scientific and practical knowledge with executive ability ; therefore be it, 

 by the Warsaw Horlicultural Society, 



Resolved, That his Excellency, Gov. Beveridge, be requested to appoint to that 

 office Dr. E. S. Hull, of Alton ; as we know of no other man whose researches and 

 reports would be of such practical value to the agriculturists and horticulturists of the 

 State. 



On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet at Hamilton, the second 



Tuesday in April. 



APRIL MEETING. 



The April meeting was held in the City Hall at Hamilton, J. L. 

 Piggott presiding. 



The usual papers were laid on the table and distributed. A commu- 

 nication from W. H. Schuyler was read, which treated on utilizing 

 fruits by the Alden process, which elicited an increased interest in the 

 subject of dried fruits. Samples of dried fruits from Mr. Schuyler were 

 exhibited, which were perfect— without a chance of improvement. 

 Green corn, cured in the ear, was among the samples. 



