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claims of his own State, suggested Boston as the place for 

 holding the regular biennnial convention. 



Mr. Earle of Illinois said he had come with the intention 

 of inviting the Society to Chicago; but yielded to Boston, and 

 to Boston alone, with the understanding that Chicago he con- 

 sidered as presenting strong claims for the honor of the next 

 convention. 



After some few remarks, Boston was unanimously deter- 

 mined upon as the place for the meeting of the Society in 

 1873. 



DlSCrSSIOI^ OF FRUITS. 



Mr. Flagg of Illinois, as preliminary to this discussion, pro- 

 posed that some rule be adopted with reference to the placing 

 of varieties of fruits in the Catalogue. 



Mr. Elliot, in reply, explained his agency in giving a place 

 on the Catalogue to fruits on the representation of others. 



Mr. Flagg explained that his criticism was meant for the 

 Society, and not for the Secretary. 



In discussing the Red Astrachan apple, Mr. Newman of 

 Georgia stated that it was finely adapted to the climate and 

 soil of Georgia. 



Mr. Flagg of Illinois said that it was entirely unproductive 

 in his State. 



Mr. Miller and Mr. Wier of Illinois supported the statement 

 of Mr. Flagg. 



Mr. Hawsly of Kansas thought that, by grafting, the Red 

 Astrachan could be cultivated to-advantage in Kansas. 



Mr. Jewell of Minnesota, Mr. Paul of Massachusetts, Mr. 

 Linderman of Michigan, thought it a hardy production. 



Mr. Masters of Nebraska thought it could not be com- 

 mended for general cultivation. 



Mr. Langdon of Alabama moved that the whole subject be 

 deferred until the Committee of Geographical Divisions should 

 make the report. 



Mr. Allen of Virginia thought the order of discussion 



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