156 TRANSACTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS 



D. B. Wier — I hoj)e the Society will pay liberal premiums and 

 stimulate competition. I should be glad to have the Society exhibit 

 at the State Fair; such exhibitions please as well as educate the 

 people. 



It was moved and carried that when we adjourn it be sine die. 



Samuel Edwards — I propose that we devote a few of the mo- 

 ments still at our disposal to the discussion of vegetables. I would 

 like to call attention especially to some of the newer varieties I have 

 tested. Will first name the Perfect Gem squash, which possesses 

 excellent qualities. It is thin skinned, fine grained, sweet and of 

 rich flavor, a free grower and very productive. With me it has been 

 rather deficient in seeds. I should like to know what has been the 

 experience of others who have raised it. The Surprise muskmelon 

 is another rather new thing which I can recommend highly. It is 

 earl}^ prolific, and one of the finest flavored melons I ever ate. 



E. A. Riehl — I can corroborate all that has been said by Mr. 

 Edwards in praise of the Surprise muskmelon and Perfect Gem 

 squash, and in answer to a C[uestion just asked me, will say the Ice 

 Cream is the best watermelon, not to ship, but for home use or near 

 market. 



Samuel Edwards — I consider it every man's christian duty to 

 supply his family with plenty of fruits and vegetables. We read in 

 the Book, " Man doth not live by bread only." Like the doctor here, 

 I never eat the flesh of the pig — my diet is mostly vegetables and 

 fruits. 



0. W. Barnard — I heartily indorse all that has been said on 

 this subject. We do not, many of us, appreciate the value and im- 

 portance of vegetables to the farmer and to everybody. 



Dr. Sanborn — When looking over the reports of this Society I 

 have often wondered why they did not contain more reports and dis- 

 cussions on vegetables. By giving more encouragement to this 

 branch of horticulture great good might be done. 



H. Mortimer — Can anyone give a remedy for the cabbage 

 worm ? 



Samuel Edwards — Water from a coal-oil barrel sprinkled upon 

 the plants, it is said, has proved effectual. 



