Discussion on Prof. Husmann's Paper. 57 



Mr. Van Deman — I think so. On the shores of Lake Minne- 

 tonka the Delaware is grown to perfection. 



3Ir. Hatch — I can not understand how the baskets Mr. Hubbard 

 recommends can be packed in the cars so as to withstand the abuse 

 of long shipments. 



Mr. Hubbard — The baskets are of such shape as to pack closely 

 by alternating the position — first placing two on the floor of the 

 €ar, and setting the next two crosswise upon them, and in this way 

 filling up until your car is full. The flaring shape of the baskets 

 leaves ample room for ventilation, while the baskets thoroughly 

 support each other. 



M?\ Buck — I fear that baskets would not stand the abuse of the 

 long shipments which we of the Pacific coast must submit to. With 

 the strongest packing we can give our grapes, they are often " pied" 

 before they reach Chicago or St. Louis. 



Mr. Stone, of Iowa — Basket-packed grapes reach us in good 

 condition from New York and other eastern states. 



President Earle — Baskets are certainly safe for any distance less 

 than a thousand miles. 



Mr. Hubbard — The way we pack, baskets are considered per- 

 fectly safe, even for the tender-skinned Concord. 



Mr. Munson — We ship in baskets with perfect success from 

 Denison to Denver. 



Treasurer Evans, of Missouri — The baskets are springy, and 

 -exactly subserve the purpose. 



Mr. Goodman, of Missouri — There are many portions of Mis- 

 souri in which the grape succeeds admirably. There is some rot, 

 but they rarely ever need sacking. Our most profitable varieties 

 are Concord, Delaware, Goethe, etc. 



President Earle — There will be no regular session of the Society 

 this evening, as we have already accepted an invitation to attend 

 the citrus fair in a body, where the good people of San Jose have 

 prepared for us a formal reception and welcome to their beautiful 

 city. Before adjourning, I would say that Mr. Pryal has placed 

 in my hands an invitation from the Secretary of the Board of Trade 

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