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fruits. They are generally profitable or unprofitable, according to their size 

 and condition when offered in market. 



In the early part of the season we have strawberries. Large ones are always 

 salable at fair prices; small ones rarely. Hence, to secure good results, from 

 year to year, a moist soil and good cultivation are indispensable. AVith these 

 conditions faithfully fulfilled a large number of varieties may give satisfaction, 

 but a few are preferable. All things considered, AVillson's Albany stands first, 

 because with poor cultivation it is worth something, and with good cultivation 

 it makes up in quantity what it lacks in quality. Then, too, it will give fair 

 results on all kinds of soil, and in all localities. In these particulars, it is 

 unsurpassed, by any variety in cultivation. But no fruit-culturist should 

 confine himself to a sins^le varietv. It is desirable to have a succession. 

 Early, medium, and late varieties are not to be lost sight of. Early 

 strawberries, in this localitv, are onlv desirable for home use. Medium and 

 late find a market. On sandy soils, the Charles Downing is a good variety, 

 and on heavy soils, the Triomphe de Gand. As a late berry, the Kentucky is 

 gaining a good reputation. Other varieties have their merits, but should be 

 tested on a small scale until we have learned the conditions of success. 



Raspberries come next in order, and may be cultivated to a limited extent 

 where the soil is strong and moist. Black cap varieties are to be preferred for 

 shipping, although for quality they are surpassed by the red. 



Blackberries are second only to strawberries, in importance, as a fruit for 

 cultivation. And as the wild ones have been so extensively destroyed by forest 

 fires, we look for an increased interest in their culture. The Kittatinny is 

 preferable. 



Currants ars not to be neglected, and some seasons are very remunerative. 

 The Red Dutch and the La Yersaillaise are best for market, while the White 

 Dutch and White Grape are good for the table. 



May Meeting. 



The Mav meeting was devoted to the curculio, and methods of circumvent- 

 ing the '^Little Turk." 



June Meeting. . 



The session was devoted to insects, especially the Rose Chafer; an essay 

 having been presented by J. S. Owen, the prominent points of which have 

 been before inserted in our pomological transactions. 



July Meeting. 



The session in July was largely given up to Mr. R. B. Newnham, who re- 

 viewed very carefully what had been said and written on the insect enemies of 

 the apple. The discussion which followed was very interesting as bringing out 

 the experience of diiferent fruit growers of the vicinity, in combatting injuri- 

 ous insects. 



August Meeting. 



The yellows occupied the whole session, and Hon. K. W. Lewis gave the text, 

 by reading a short yet comprehensive essay on the subject. 



