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11. What new varieties of fruit Lave given promise of superior merit in 1874, 

 apple, pear, peach, plum, cherry, grapes and small fruit ? 



13. Planting country roads, streets, boulevards, etc., Avhat are the most suit- 

 able trees ? What the proper distance apart ? Should the trees be planted in 

 single or double rows, and be all of one sort, or mixed up to produce the best 

 effect ? What the best time for planting ? 



13. Plantations for shelter, — what trees most suitable, and what the most 

 judicious arrangement as regards shelter and picturesque effect ? 



14. What are the best Magnolias for general planting in Western New York, 

 and what the most favorable time for transplanting them ? Does it increase 

 the hardiness of the Chinese Magnolia to work them on the native species — 

 Acuminata? 



15. What varieties of the Clematis have proved hardy and otherwise desir- 

 able for planting in Western New York ? 



16. As an average in years, which is most profitable, — raising fruit for mar- 

 ket, or raising farm crops and domestic animals ? 



17. What general selection of fruits and proportions of each would be best to 

 keep up a yearly family supply ? 



18. What method should be adopted to secure improved varieties of fruits 

 a;nd vegetables ? 



EEPOET ON K^ATIVE FKUITS. 



J. J. Thomas, chairman of the committee on native fruits, read the fol- 

 lowing: 



The committee present a few scattered notes on some of our native fruits, 

 •which are intended rather as suggestions to further trial and examination than 

 as established facts. The chairman addressed most of the members of this 

 committee, and has obtained some information, and as he has had no oppor- 

 tunity for conferring with any of the members since this report was written, 

 he must take the responsibility of any errors it may contain. 



Apples. — No varieties entirely new have been presented, but the suggestion 

 is offered that more attention be given to a thorough trial of some varieties 

 which have proved profitable and valuable in other regions of the country. 

 Among these may be named — 



The Champlain of Northern Vermont, a very fair and handsome fruit, 

 whitish yellow, oblong conical, of a good, pleasant flavor, and esteemed as an 

 agreeable table fruit. It is one of the most valuable and popular sorts cul- 

 tivated on Grand Isle, the fruit garden of Vermont. 



The Tattle apple of Connecticut, of which specimens were forwarded by 

 Charles Downing, is a rather large, roundish fruit, striped dark red, flavor 

 pleasant, subacid, and good or very good in quality. 



The Baker and American Golden Pippin, largely cultivated in some parts 

 of Westchester county, are highly esteemed as market apples by some culti- 

 rators. The Baker is rather large, roundish, with broad red stripes and 

 splashes on yellow ground, the flesh mild, subacid, aromatic, good or very good 

 in quality. The American Golden Pippin is more generally known: a large 

 »reenlsh yellow fruit, with a mild, subacid, slightly aromatic, and very good 

 flavor. 



Chenango Strawberry is becoming gradually introduced into some parts of 

 Western New York, and promises to become one of our best autumn varie- 

 ties. Its handsome, lively red appearance and its pleasant flavor will be likely 

 to render it popular. 



