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•was a remarkably strong grower, and did not sucker badly as most other varie- 

 ties. It did not prove to be early, as recorded, and the color was against it; 

 size large. The Hansell was quite early, of fair quality, but rather small, and 

 a very feeble grower. The Tyler gave the first ripe fruit amongst fifteen varie- 

 ties, Hansell and Souhegan following closely, while Doolittle was not much 

 behind. 



Mr. Hough said our tastes differed so much that it was hard for all to agree 

 as to the quality of the various kinds. He thought the Hansell a feeble grower, 

 .and not profitable. 



Mr. Helme had fruited the Turner this year for the first, and thought it the 

 same as the old Kirtland. 



Mr. Edmiston said if his were identical with Kirtland he had not obtained 

 the genuine Turner, as they were very distinct, both in growth and fruit. 



Mr. Woodward did not like the quality of the Turner — thought the Cuth- 

 bert much better. He liked the Gregg, because of its size and productiveness. 

 He liked the Cuthbert, but recommended cutting back short, as they loaded 

 heavily, and if left with tall canes, they would not stand up well. He would 

 top the new canes at two feet, and then let the laterals grow. The next spring 

 cut them back to one foot in length. 



B. I Laing said for garden culture he would let them grow taller and tie to 

 stakes. 



Mr. Hough said the suckers came up early in the season, and should be 

 cultivated up, leaving only three to five in each hill, if a good crop of fruit 

 was expected. They were as easy to kill as pig weeds, if taken in time. 



On motion of Mr. Woodward, a committee of five was appointed on grounds, 

 fruit, etc., to report at the afternoon session. 



Adjourned an hour and a half for dinner, which was promptly served by the 

 ladies of the society, Mr. Hough having prepared a long table for the purpose 

 in the shade of the tulip trees. 



FRUITS AND EXHIBITORS. 



The following is a list of fruits on the exhibition table: 



B. W. Steere — Clark, Turner, Cuthbert, Crimson Br-auty, Hansell, Shaffer, 

 Souhegan, Ohio, Doolittle, Gregg, and one yellow and three black seedling 

 raspberries, one plate of Early Richmond cherry, four varieties of last year's 

 apples, and two varieties of this year's growth. 



N. J. Strong— Nemaha, Mammoth Cluster, and Gregg raspberries, and sam- 

 ple of apples specked by the hail. 



J. W. Helme — Fay and Cherry currants, Madeleine pears, red and white 

 onions, bunch carrots, and Jersey Wakefield cabbage. 



Mr. Woodward — Cuthbert raspberries and box peaches. 



D. G. Edmiston — Turner, Cuthbert, Reliance, Lost Rubies, Hansell, Marl- 

 boro, Shaffer, Gregg, Tyler, Souhegan, Ohio, Mammoth Cluster, Doolittle, 

 Miami, and Davison's thornless raspberries. 



Mr. Hough — Early Harvest blackberry, half ripe. 



Afternoon Session. 

 The committee on grounds, fruits, etc., made the following report: 



