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'Mr. Lyon. — I scarcely think Mr. Fox -would find the Baumann's May worthy 

 of cultivation even if it did come at another time than at the ripening of straw- 

 berries, for it is sadly deficient in quality. I can endorse everything said about 

 the Black Tartarian and Xajjoleon. There is a variety that equals either the 

 May Duke or Early Eichmond in (juality, coming later in the season. It was 

 originated more than twenty years ago in France, and for some reason was laid 

 on the shelf for a time, but is becoming quite popular again. I refer to Louis 

 Piiillippc. It is tart, but rich, juicy and s[)rightly, and occupies an important 

 place as following the other varieties. I think even ^Ir. Adams will accord to 

 the Early Richmond an excellent flavor. 



Following this discussion there was an informal talk upon insects, in which a 

 number took part. The following are the most important points made : 



Mr. Lyon. — In taking up the canker worm we neglected the last part of the 

 topic announced in connection with it, to-wit : The currant worm. Many peo- 

 ple have a great deal of dilliculty in maintaining ascendency over this pest from 

 not understanding its habits. There are two broods of them in a season, and 

 when the eggs are first laid the deposit is made on the lower leaves of the 

 bushes; as soon as tlic worms break the eggs they take to the leaf upon which 

 they are hatched, and these leaves can be easily distinguished next to the 

 ground. Now if the hellebore be used there is no difficulty in destroying the 

 whole brood at the outset, when, if allowed to remain in power ever so short a 

 time they gain ground with alarming rapidity. 



Some one suggested that the rose chafer was getting quite numerous about 

 South Haven, and liable to do a great deal of damage. 



Mr. Dyckman. — The beetles came into my vineyard three years ago. When 

 I first observed them they were eating young grapes. I have followed pick- 

 ing them the same as I do curculios, getting boys at it with bottles and ])aying 

 them by the hundred. I am aware that apple crops have been entirely destroyed 

 by their ravages, and in some places they are taking the peaches ; but my own 

 observation leads me to the opinion that peaches constitute second-class food 

 for them. Grapes they enjoy right well, and make a first-class trap for them, 

 where they can be more easily taken than on trees. 



Prof. Beal. — I understand that Paris green is being employed to some extent 

 in this vicinity to kill the rose beetles. Is this a fact? 



Mr. Bailey. — Yes, sir. I am using it quite successfully in my own orchard, 

 and find no difficulty in controlling the rose beetle with it most effectually. I 

 use it in water, same as for potatoes, and with a syringe sprinkle over the 

 foliage. 



Several spoke of there being an element of danger in using a poison on the 

 young fruit, when some of it might become entangled pernumently in the calyx 

 and accomplish that which was not intended. 



Mr. Bailey anticipated no danger; the apples were so small the rains would 

 take it all off. 



Some one in the audience related a chapter of experiences on the use of gas 

 lime for a fertilizer, and as an indirect and unlooked for i)rcventative of the 

 ravages of the codling moth. 



Mr. Lyon, in speaking of such remedies, said insects bend themselves to cir- 

 cumstances and will accustom themselves to very bad smells if there is no place 

 free from the noxious odor, and related an instance where gas tar was allowed 

 to smoke under a number of plum trees, having the desirable effect to drive away 



