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the grape is practical, but must be done early, even before they are 

 really out of blossom. Many varieties are self-fertilizing. These 

 may be bagged earlier than non-fertilizers. 



E. A. Riehl — I put on the bags with a wire. 



Prof. Van Deman — Pins are the common fastenings. 



H. M. Dunlap — Rubber bands are sometimes used for this pur- 

 pose. 



J. S. Browne — I clip the sides of the bag, so as to lap them 

 over, aud pin above the vine. 



S. Gr. Minkler, of Oswego, one of the oldest living members, 

 and for many years treasurer of the Society, asked leave to offer his 

 farewell to the Society. He spoke as follows: "Brothers and sis- 

 ters in horticulture, fellow members of this Association. The time 

 has come for me to take leave of you all, probably for the last time. 

 This Society was incorporated in the year 1857. It has been my 

 good fortune to be with you, and share in your deliberations, all 

 along the time from that day to this. Your work has been a good 

 one. Its results have been of immense value in the development of 

 the rural interests of the State, and its happy influences are destined 

 to be felt by generations yet to come. In company with others, 

 I, this morning, had the pleasure of a visit to the beautiful and hos- 

 pitable rural home of the late Arthur Bryant, Sr. What memories* 

 must come back to us when we visit that old home. The extent of 

 its plantations; with its trees and plants so rare as to be seldom 

 met with in this latitude, all inspire us with veneration for the 

 planter, and make us feel like saying ' Well done good and faithful 

 servant.' Fellow members, it is for you to perpetuate this good be- 

 gun work, and bless the world. And now, in sadness I bid you a 

 'God speed' and an affectionate farewell. 



DISCUSSION CONTINUED. 



C. N. Dennis — Is the Worden more reliable, or in any way bet- 

 ter than Concord? 



E. A. Riehl — It is more difficult to propagate, and is equally 

 liable to rot, still I prefer it because it ripens earlier. It has no 

 faults which Concord have not, and it has some qualities that are 

 preferable. I would plant it for profit. 



