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pion, but others who have done so highly commend it. The Elberta is of 

 the Crawford type also. It is 'a desirable variety. If it has a weakness it 

 is in the direction of curl-leaf. 



It is claimed that the Anjou pear is a shy bearer, while Ellwanger & 

 Barry state that it is their most profitable sort. Can any one give the rea- 

 sons for these contradictory statements? 



Mr. Lewis: I have a small number of Anjou pears. Instead of being 

 shy, they are very excellent bearers. 



Mr. Engle: If you wait long enough, they are enormous bearers, but 

 you will get but few until the trees are fifteen years old. 



Mr.. Smith : I have one dozen Anjou trees, and they do not bear. It is 

 said that another variety is needed close by to fertilize the Anjou blossoms. 



Mr. Morrill: The Anjou bears well when old enough, bears heavily; 

 all growers like it, but they have to wait. 



Do we derive any benefit from fall and winter cultivation? 



It advances spring work, but roots of fruit trees must not be disturbed. 

 Be careful how it is done. It is good for currants, gooseberries, and 

 peaches, if the land holds water. Plow very shallow, and toward the 

 trees. Do the work late, so as not to start new growth in the autumn. It 

 will work the leaves into the soil, and is detrimental to the cutworm. 



What is the best material for posts, for grape trellises, all things 

 considered ? 



Tamarack, and this is best when cut in August or thence into winter. 

 Some such have lasted twenty-two years. Choose those showing least sap. 

 About Lawton every sort of timber obtainable is used, but chiefly white 

 oak, which is regarded as best. 



Does it pay to throw barnyard manure on grape land? 



Mr. Engle puts only wood ashes on grapes. Mr. Stainton, when set- 

 ting, manures heavily, and has used some since, but the part of his vine- 

 yard receiving the manure later does not yield any better than the rest of 

 it. Such manure does not harm, perhaps, he thought, but there is no need 

 of it. 



REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. 



In accordance with the time-honored custom of the society, we desire to present the 

 following resolutions: 



Resolved, That the thanks of this society are due, and heartily given, to the citizens 

 of Lawton. for their united, hearty welcome, and very large attendance at all the sessions 

 of this meeting. 



Resolved, That we extend a vote of thanks to the Lawton Chorus club, for their con- 

 stant attendance and willingness to furnish us with delightful music, thereby adding 

 greatly to the pleasure and interest of the meeting. 



Resolved, That we feel very greatly indebted to the representatives of the Agricul- 



