206 TEANSACTIONS OF THE ALTON-SOUTHERN 



Mr. Browne reported the market for strawberries had been more 

 satisfactor}^ to him this year than last. 



Messrs. Connor and Jackson were not so well pleased with their 

 returns. 



It was the opinion of those present that the season was about 

 two weeks earlier this year than last; also that there were more ber- 

 ries shipped from Alton this season than last. 



Mr. Browne had grown the Parry and did not like it. It gave 

 a few large berries, but the quality was inferior; ripened unevenly, 

 and was not productive. He said to be successful with the Sharp- 

 less it must be grown in hills; preferred Captain Jack to all others. 



Mr. Jackson spoke well of Ontario, said it was of good shape, 

 nearly as large as Sharpless, and had healthy foliage. 



Mr. Riggs preferred Miner. It is large, good flavor, very pro- 

 ductive, and he had shipped it successfully to Chicago. 



Mr. Hyndman also preferred the Miner. 



Mr. Riehl said Capt. Jack was every way the best with him, 

 and he had planted it almost exclusively the past spring, and would 

 continue to do so until something better is found. 



Mr. .Jackson preferred Champion and Jersey Queen; did not 

 like Sharpless and would quit growing it. 



A large and fine show of strawberries, currants, raspberries and 

 flowers were on exhibition. 



JULY MEETING. 



The Alton-Southern Illinois Horticultural Society met at the 

 residence of Mrs. Captain Collins, in Upper Alton, on Saturday, July 

 10th. Although the weather looked threatening in the morning 

 there was a large attendance and a good meeting, which was held 

 under the shade of some fine old trees. Grape lovers here saw a 

 pleasing sight in a Norton's Virginia vine, trained on an arbor loaded 

 with large and perfect bunches of grapes perfectly free from rot. 



