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Holt's Seedling, presented by Mr. Holt, very much resembles 

 the Swaar in appearance, is mild, sub-acid bordering on 

 sweetness ; rather dry and very fine-grained ; at this season 

 (April 12th), is in a partial state of decay at the core. On 

 account of the flavor, we do not anticipate this seedling will 

 be valuable for cooking purposes ; yet its hardiness and prolific 

 bearing are valuable characteristics, and would undoubtedly 

 be conveyed to the next generation of seedlings, which, if 

 some conld be obtained that had a more decided flavor com- 

 bined with the good qualities already possessed by the parent, 

 would undoubtedly prove an acquisition. Will Mr. Holt try 

 again ? 



DISCUSSION OF THE REPORT. 



The report was accepted and the question was on its 

 adoption. Mr. Holt, one of the committee, said he did not 

 agree with all there was in the report; thought the Swaar 

 should be placed on the list of shipping apples, — it always sells 

 well. Mr. Linderman, another of the committee, thought the 

 report recommended too many varieties. 



SUMMER APPLES. 



Mr. Husted agreed that there were too many varieties, and 

 he had often felt the annoyance and vexation in filling the 

 long lists of customers. Mr. Holt could not help but recom- 

 mend the Williams' Favorite as a summer variety, — it was the 

 earliest and very thrifty. That and the Red Astrachan could 

 not be ignored. A member suggested that the Early Harvest 

 be added. Rev. Mr. Hamilton said the Early Harvest would 

 Bcab and crack. The Red Astrachan was his favorite summer 

 variety the world over. 



Mr. Husted would add the Duchess of Oldenberg as the 

 coming summer variety. Its superiority was unquestioned. 

 It was tough, hardy, and is coming on at a great rate. By 

 vote it was added to the list. So was the Sweet Bough. Mr. 

 Holt thought the Red Astrachan was a little tender, and the 



