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Mr. Downing said the Berberry, as far as tested, was a promising hedge 

 plant, but more time was needed to decide fully. 



Dr. Beadle — Mice will not eat it. 



Dr. Sylvester had one five or six years old, and w^as satisfied it would make a 

 good hedge. 



BEST TIME POR PLANTING FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, AND 



EVERGREENS. 



Mr. Smith would transplant IS'orways in May or August, but September is 

 too late. Has transplanted trees from eight inches to a very large size in 

 August, and hardly lost a tree. Would not transplant Hemlock or Arbor 

 Vitse in July or Augnst. 



Mr. Smith, of Geneva, thought early in May the best time for transplanting ever- 

 greens. The quicker they start into growth after transplanting the better, and 

 they wdll do that early in May. If August is wet, may transplant them with 

 success. 



Mr. Barry agreed with Mr. Smith that the best time is when they will 

 remain dormant but a short time after transplanting. 



"WOOD FOR MANUFACTURING PAPER. 



Mr. Barry explained that a manufactory of pulp of paper had been started 

 in Eochester. They use poplar, but he did not know what variety. Use 

 pieces from four to six inches in diameter. If farmers could employ their 

 •waste lands in growing such wood, it might be well. 



Mr. Jones visited the factory to see what they use. They have a patent 

 ■which controls all manufacturing of the kind. Wood works up with less waste 

 than any other paper material. One-fourth of the wood pulp is used to three- 

 quarters of other material. Eags lose one-half in manufacturing; a ton of 

 straw makes 800 pounds of paper, while a ton of wood makes a ton of pulp. 

 Basswood works up well, but the pulp discolors. White Poplar is best wood, 

 but must be cut and used green. 



Mr. Law said, in Wisconsin they use the common poplar, which is good for 

 nothing else, and grows on poor, waste land. 



Mr. Craine moved that the next annual meeting be held in Eochester, which 

 motion was carried unanimously. 



Mr. Barry expressed his satisfaction at the attendance and interest mani- 

 fested in the meeting, and his thanks to delegates from Michigan, Ohio, and 

 Ontario. 



Dr. Dunham — The Ohio Society is disposed to receive delegates from other 

 States, but have never seen any from this Society. Would be glad to have 

 delegates to their next meeting. 



Mr. Barry assured him that delegates should be appointed. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



