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these hardy varieties, adding a few " Sops of Wine," and two or 

 three " Saxton's " for family use. 



It was remarked that stony land was best adapted to the orchard, 

 and like conditions may be gained by underdraining. It was the 

 opinion of those present that fruit can be raised very successfully in 

 this county, and that any apple crop in this locality, however 

 large, will always sell at remunerative prices. Small fruits are re- 

 ceiving more attention than formerly, particularly strawberries; 

 these are easily grown, and besides being very desirable for home 

 use, they are a profitable crop at ten cents a quart, either for this 

 or the southern market, where our best berries would come in com- 

 petition with their poorest, and possibly might supply a demand 

 when the southern crop was exhausted. 



The discussion of the Tent Caterpillar was unfortunately de- 

 ferred, but will be taken up at the next meeting of the Farmers' In- 

 dustrial Association. It is very important that all who have fruit 

 trees should give immediate attention to the destruction of this 

 pest. There is much reason to fear it will be more destructive 

 this year than last, unless exterminated the present spring. 



Seeds from the department of agriculture were distributed. 



Adjourned to meet in the city in June, at the residence of A. 

 Stone, proprietor of the Appleton Green House. The time and 

 subjects will be previously announced. 



Mrs. D. HUNTLEY, 



Secretary. 



JANESVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The following officers were elected to serve for the coming 

 year: 



President — F. S. Lawrence. 



Vice President — George J. Kellogg. 



Secretary — E. B. Heimstreet. 



Treasurer — D. E. Fifield. 



Executive Committee — E. G. Fifield, A. Hoskins, A. D. Wick- 

 ham, J. B. Whitney, M. D.; G. II. Williston, E. G. Dimock. 



Delegates to State Society — F. S. Lawrence, G. J. Kellogg. 



