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GRAPES. 



I have fruited none of the newer varieties, except my own seedling, the Lacon. 

 This seedling is of 1862, of the Concord. It fruited slightly the second year, and has 

 fruited each year since, continually increasing in size of bunch and berry ; has with- 

 stood our late extreme seasons as well as its nolle parent. It is not quite so large in 

 bunch and berry as the Concord. The berry is round, or a little oblong, entirely 

 without toughness in its pulp, the seeds separating freely; its flavor has generally 

 been called first-rate. It has never failed to ripen from a week to ten days earlier than 

 the Hartford Prolific. The vine has also been fruited near Chicago and at St. Louis, 

 and has attracted favorable mention at both places . 



POTATOES. 



Early Rose.—l hs^re fruited this variety— which has been "blowed" as thing was never 

 "blowed" before— two years. We find, perhaps, six days earlier than the Early York, 

 but not of near the value of that old variety, for the reasons that it is no better in 

 quality ; it keeps in a fit condition to eat but a short time, and rots seriously. 



APPLE. 

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Finley P«^^m.— Presented by "William D. Neflf, of this city, who will be pleased to 

 furnish scions to any persons wishing to test it. We think it well worthy the attention 

 of all fruit-growers, especially north. The apple was brought many years ago from 

 Judge Finley' s orchard, Hancock county, Indiana, where it is supposed to have 

 originated. The tree has been in fruit in this neighborhood for twenty -five years, and 

 during that time has never failed of producing a full crop of fruit. The tree is per- 

 fectly hardy and vigorous, and has the peculiarity of uniting freely with the common 

 wild crab of the woods, making a fine tree when grafted thereon. The fruit is of full 

 medium size, of fine form and color. The fruit matures early in winter and remains 

 in perfection a long time. As Mr. Nefl'is present, w^e would refer members to him for 

 further information. 



EespectfuUy submitted as one of tne committee, 



D. B. WIEPt. 



COMMITTEE ON TREASURER'S REPORT. 



Mr. Hilliard reported : — 



Ottawa, December 15, 1869. 



Your committee have examined the Treasurer's report, accompanied with vouchers, 

 and find the same correct. There is now remaining in the hands of the Treasurer 

 $1,174.58. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



A. A. HILLIARD, 1 



W. T. NELSON, \ Committee. 

 J. W. FLETCHER,] 



