506 STATE BOAllD OF AGRICULTURE 



"Cultural Requisites for Best Development of some of our Garden 

 Vegetables," Prof. W. W. Tracy of Detroit. 



"Some Florists' Problems," Thomas Gunson, florist at Michigan Agri- 

 cultural College. 



"Object and Limitations of Pruning," R. M. Kellogg of Three Rivers. 



"Observations and Experience in the Orchards the Past Summer," J. 

 J. Gee of Whitehall. 



"Fruit-Growinu up to Date," W. W. Rork of Agnew. 



"Celery-Growing for the Amateur," Edwin H. Starr of Royal Oak. 



"Present and I'utiire of Apple Culture," R. H. Sherwood of Watervliet 

 and S. P). Smith of Grand Rapids. 



President Morrill presented his system of pruning peach trees, the 

 same being illustrated by means of the stereopticon, the pictures being 

 from photographs of Mr. Morrill's trees. 



The same instrument was used for the illustration of the addresses of 

 Profs. Slingerland and Craig. 



The subject of "Fruit Distribution" was treated by Mr. G. W. Barnett 

 of Chicago. 



An address of welcome was made by Hon. Chas. W. Garfield, whose 

 remarks partook largely of a retrospective character, treating of the men 

 and measures which have conduced to the society's success. 



Besides the subjects represented by the papers, many other questions 

 of interest and practical value were brought up by questions. 



In order to encourage the exhibit of fruits, flowers and vegetables, the 

 following prizes were offered : 



For a collection of the best grown and most valuable fruits, of the 

 various classes and varieties, strictly for market, special adaptation to 

 such purpose to rule. Premiums — First, $5; second, |3; third, |2. 



For a collection of the best grown and most desirable fruits of the 

 various classes and varieties, adapted strictly to dessert and culinary 

 uses, quality to rule. Premiums — First, |5; second, |3; third, $2. 



For the most complete, best grown, and neatly arranged collection of 

 kitchen and table garden vegetables, including potatoes; quality, adap- 

 tation to the purpose, and tasteful arrangement to rule. Premiums — 

 First, |5; second, |3; third, $2. 



For the most complete, well grown, and tastefully displayed collection 

 of ornamental plants and cut flowers. Premiums — First, $5; second, |3; 

 third, ?2. 



For the largest and best display of chrysanthemums in pots, |5 ; for the 

 largest and best display of same as cut flowers, $3. 



For largest and best display of cut roses. First premium, |5; sec- 

 ond, |3. 



For largest and best display of carnations. First premium, .f3; sec- 

 ond, $2. 



