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REPORT ON INSPECTION OF NURSERY STOCK. 



Tlie matter of inspection of nursery stock brought into Michigan from 

 other states being under discussion, a committee was appointed to 

 formulate the opinion of the society upon the subject, which they did, 

 and the following resolution from them was adopted unanimously: 



Whereas, The state of Michigan is fast becoming one of the foremost states in 

 the Union in the production of the various Iviuds of fruit; and 



WJiereas, The introduction of the numerous deadly and injurious insects and 

 fungous diseases which prey upon the fruit trees and vines is fast becoming a 

 menace to the industry; and. considering that many of the other fruitgrowing 

 states have enacted laws for their protection, therefore be it 



Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to procure the necessary 

 information and draft a bill providing for the proper guarantee or inspection of all 

 fruit trees and plants introduced into this state from others, or from abroad, as 

 well as a proper inspection of those grown at home, said bill to be presented to 

 this society at its next annual meeting for its consideration, after which we shall 

 endeavor to procure its enactment as a law. 



ASA W. SLAYTON. 

 R. D. GRAHAM. 

 C. A. SESSIONS. 



REPORT ON EXHIBITS. 



Although few in number, the entries were of unusual excellence. The season 

 for strawberries being about over, and few of the other fruits in condition, accounts 

 for the small size of the exhibit. 



In strawberries we find a large exhibit by A. B. Bishop of Riverside. It con- 

 tains nine varieties and includes a number of the new and promising sorts. We 

 recommend that he be given the first prize for the "best box of strawberries for 

 mai'Icet, color, firmness, and form to rule," for Brandywine, which stands high 

 in all of the points named. We award the second prize to Greenville. As com- 

 pared with Bubach, which was considered for second place, the specimens shown 

 were more regular and even in form, with little difference in color and firmness. 

 Marshall and Dew, although of high color, were less firm, aud, particularly in 

 case of the latter sort, inclined to be coxcombed to an extent that lessens their mar- 

 ket value. We also give Mr. Bishop the first prize of $2 for the box of largest 

 strawbeiTies, upon Dew, and the second prize of $1 for Marshall. 



The premium of $4 for the best collection of strawberries, not less than five 

 varieties, for market, color, form, and firmness to rule, is awarded also to Mr. 

 Bishop. In addition to Brandywine and Greenville he exhibits in this class Bubach, 

 Tennessee Prolific, Enhance. Marshall, and Crawford. Timbrell was also shown, 

 btit its color and irregularity of form are against it as a market sort. 



The award for the best box of sour cherries goes to B. F. Pixley of St. Joseph, 

 for Early Richmond. Tliat for the best box of sweet cherries to Stephen Cook 

 of Benton Harbor for seedling No. 2. For the best collection of cherries for mar- 

 ket, the first premium is given to Geo. W. Rose of Benton Harbor, for Richmond 

 and two sweet sorts; and the second to Mrs. Juan Hess for Royal Duke and Napol- 

 eon Bigarreau. 



Geo. F. Comings exhibited an excellent box of Red Jacket and a box of Early 

 Richmond. 



We award the premium of .$3 for the best collection of roses grown out of doors, 

 six or more varieties, including Gen. Jacqueminot, Paul Neyron, Mad. Plantier, 

 John Hopper, Capt. Christy, Gloire de Margottin, and Gen. Washington to Dr. A. 

 D. Brown. 



