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be in the hands of every fruit grower. Among those men in this department 

 who have done much good are Dr. Fitch of Xew York, whose labors saved 

 $50,000 a year to his State, Dr. Wallace, Profs. Eiley of Missouri and Le 

 Baron of Illinois. The works of all these men are of great value, and should 

 be in possession of all for consultation. The best book for scientific study is 

 Packard's Guide. Besides the good these men have done, numerous societies 

 and agricultural colleges are helping the cause. 



The first great need of economic entomology is pure scientific investigation. 

 So great has been this lack, that many of our most common insects are still 

 nndescribed. Investigations are very greatly needed, by wliich we may be en- 

 abled to stop the ravages of destroying insects. As a practical illustration of 

 this, he would mention the means of destroying the peach curculio, as used by 

 Mr. Ransom. Another need is the free use of the press to diffuse this knowl- 

 edge among the farmers. The professor intimated that experiments would be 

 conducted at the college this year which might lead to some practical results 

 in the line of economic entomology. 



The address was followed by music, — trio, "Advent of Spring." 



Opportunity being given, Mr. Dyckman inquired as to the success of the 

 codling moth experiments at the college. Prof. Cook thought they were suc- 

 cessful, as only about one apple in three in the college orchard was injured, 

 while in an adjoining orchard, where no bands were used, almost all the apples 

 were injured. 



A. G. Gulley of Dearborn was then introduced, and read a short paper on 

 '•'Where to buy our trees." He would lay it down as a maxim that, no matter 

 where we bought trees, it would pay to get the best, even if high-priced. 

 There is no objection in buying eastern trees on account of distance, as they 

 can be safely shipped to almost any distance. There are five States producing 

 stock, of which Xew York takes the lead. In general, southern and western 

 stock is not hardy, and is killed back by severe weather. In procuring stock, 

 make your iiurchase in person, if possible; if not, order by mail of the 

 dealer. Salesmen and agents can generally be trusted, but they should have 

 certificates of late date. Agents who advocate new and improved varieties 

 should be shunned. Eastern trees that have been heeled in durin2: the winter 

 should not be purchased. In conclusion, he would recommend Michigan 

 stock before that of Xew York or the east. 



C W. Garfield spoke of his correspondence with a number of fruit growers 

 on this subji^ct, and the universal verdict was to use Michigan stock, as it was 

 near at hand and easily examined. A great objection to eastern stock is that 

 it is apt to be forced, and on transplanting it fails. He also said that the dark 

 spot in the centre of a shoot was no sign of its being diseased. 



Mr. Garfield, who was to speak on '•' how to beautify homes," limited his 

 remarks to "floral decorations," illustrating the points of his address by means 

 of colored diagrams and combinations of cut flowers. Floriculture is in one 

 sense a primary department of pomology, as all fruits are preceded by flowers; 

 and the highest attainment of horticulture as a fine art is in the cultivation of 

 flowers. One great difficulty in arranging flowers for ornament, either in the 

 garden or parlor, is that it is a matter of taste, and what one likes another dis- 

 likes. Still, there are a few laws of color and form, quite universal, upon which 

 all may agree. There are three primary colors, red, yellow, and blue ; if united 

 in proper proportion, these constitute white. Combinations of these in coup- 

 lets form secondaries, which are complementary to the first set. Ked and yel- 



