SUMMER MEETING AT BROOKFIELD. 27 



schools established, and this association with its combined intelligence 

 and vital force, diffusing light and hope in every section of the State. 



DISCUSSION. 



Chas. Patterson — Use concentrated lye, 1 pound to 5 gallons of 

 water; and it is very effective as a good tree wash. 



If. F. Murray — Does not want the trunks more than 4 feet high ; 

 could not have sheep in the orchard. 



Can you use white lead ? 



Mr. Smith— Think not. 



Prof. Clark read of a wash in the Fruit-Grower, and it was com- 

 mented upon by the members. 



Mr. Goodman — Use lye with a little crude carbolic acid, and it is 

 as good a wash as can be found; use wire screen for a preventive. 



Mr. Broadbeck — Uses sulphur, tobacco leaves and soft soap and 

 finds it very effectual. 



Prof. Specking — A preventive by killing the beetle is one of the 

 best plans. 



Mr. Williams — Uses a jack-knife to cut out the borers. 



REPORT ON SMALL FRUITS AT BLUFFTOX, 



SAMUEL MILLER. 



As I know now that it will be out of the question for me to be 

 present at the meeting, I will send you my report up to the last date 

 admissible to reach you in time for the meeting. 



STRAWBERRIES. 



The prospect for a full crop was very promising, but a dry spell of 

 some weeks soon after blossoming retarded their growth and lessened 

 the crop somewhat, yet we are gathering a bountiful crop of fine ber- 

 ries now. 



The first ripe berry was the Monmouth, but the first regular pick- 

 ing was the Crescent. This latter was as fine as we ever had, and is 

 after all the berry for the masses. Monmouth is a large handsome 

 berry, good, and promises to be productive, but is not the earliest, as 

 was claimed for it. 



