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in the boxes for drainage. Keep them in a cool place, but not 

 where it will freeze, and in the spring place the boxes on the shady 

 side of the building, where the sun will not strike them, and they 

 will be rooted by the following July. Referring to raspberries, I 

 would say that the Shaffer's CoUossal is a wonderful berry to bear 

 fruit. It is a little peculiar in flavor, but has come to stay. 



Mr. Minier asked if the Society was going to let the Snyder 

 pass as the best blackberry? 



Mr. Mortimer — It is the best of any, as I have grown it. The 

 fruit is delicious. It bears enormous crops every year, if protected 

 a little. 



Mr. Austin — We have fallen back on the Grregg raspberry for 

 late shipment. The Turner is the standard berry. I like the Sha- 

 fer's Collossal. It throws up enormous canes and bears heavily. 

 Have tried the Snyder, Kittatinny, Lawton and others, but have not 

 made a success of any of them. Think our climate and soil are not 

 adapted for the growing of blackberries. 



Mr. Mortimer — The Gregg has not done very well with me. 

 Have not found it hardy, especially on low ground; killed out when 

 others did not. Shaffer's Collossal is very good, especially for can- 

 ning. 



On motion the Society adjourned. 



THURSDAY MORNING SESSION. 



Meeting called to order at 11 o'clock, after the members had 

 visited the Insane Asylum. 



On motion of the Secretary, Article 4 of the Constitution was 

 amended to read as follows, and ordered that the Constitution and 

 By-Laws, with this amendment, be adopted as a whole: 



Article 4 (as amended). The officers shall consist of a President, 

 three Vice-Presidents, one Recording Secretary, one Corresponding Secre- 

 tary, a Treasurer and an Executive Committee, which shall consist of the 

 President, ex-President, Corresponding Secretary and Recording Secretary, 

 all of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting, and shall serve one year 

 from the 1st of February, and until their successors are elected. The Ex- 

 ecutive Committee shall have the management of the affairs of the Society. 



