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J. Dunkley, for the best plate Seneca Chief. 



J. N. Stearns, for the best variety for market, Wilson's Albany. 



Of canned fruits but one display is on exhibition, and that from the South 

 Haven Pomological Society, which was superior as to appearance aud color. 



At each return of these gatherings of our State Pomological Society, we are 

 permitted to look upon the productions of nature on Michigan soil, and at each 

 time are impressed that what is before us is a little more attractive than at any 

 preceding time. So now, as we look upon these tempting berries and fruits, 

 we feel that we truly are a favored people, in a land and in an age that pro- 

 duces such delicious fruit, that does so much towards smoothing the rough and 

 thorny path through this world of troubles; and to be here at this time under 

 such pleasing circumstances, and permitted to partake of such bounties, — and 

 of forming new and endearing friendships, and adding to our social privileges, 

 which are peculiar to fruit-growers, and especially among our Michigan yeo- 

 manry. 



SCIONS ON EXHIBITION. 



Mr. A. T. Liuderman, from the committee on scions ou exhibition made a 

 report. 



Mr. T. T. Lyon raised objection to names given, in some cases, to the varie- 

 ties. 



On motion of Henry S. Clubb, the report was referred to the committee on 

 nomenclature for corrections. 



Mr. T. T. Lyon, from committee on lists of fruits, made a report, stating 

 that the list was a compromise rather than a unanimous report. 



On a motion to substitute the Wilder for the Diana as a grape for keeping, a 

 discussion arose. 



Mr. Hanford spoke highly of the Diana as a keeper, and was opposed to its 

 being laid aside for any newer variety. 



Mr. Lyon said the objection to the Diana was its tendency to produce an 

 immense amount of wood and its growing late. Less objectionable, perhaps, 

 in dry season. 



The President inquired the difference in period of ripening. 



Mr. Hanford said the Diana makes a nice, clear wine. 



Mr. Lyon said ^he Diana is sweet as soon as it begins to color, but it is not 

 ripe. It ripens about the time of the Concord. 



Mr. Adams, of Comstock. — I have never eaten a grape in January or Febru- 

 ary that is preferable to the Diana. I am opposed to making a change until 

 we have more light on the subject. 



Mr. J. P. Thompson. — We had the Diana on exhibition at Lansing, in Jan- 

 uary. We want a grape that will keep well and we have it on the list. Why 

 change it? 



Mr. Adams agreed with Mr. Thompson. 



Mr. Cook, of Grand Rapids, moved to substitute the motion to strike out 

 the Diana by a motion to add the Wilder to the list instead of substituting it 

 for the Diana. 



Mr. Lyon suggested that it be made an alternate. 



Mr. Cook accepted the amendment, and it was so adopted. 



The report, as amended, was adopted. 



EESIGNATION OF MR. FULLER. 



The President announced that on account of pressure of business Mr. Fuller 



