180 MISSOURI STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The first paper was "Vinegar Making," by Cbas. Patterson, Adair 

 county. Its reading occasioned considerable discussion, which resulted 

 in a motion being made and carried, asking the society to take some 

 action as a body to secure legislation in order to suppress the making 

 of acid vinegar, or compel the manufacturers to brand all spurious 

 vinegar as such. The matter was referred to Committee on Legislation. 



Henry Speer, of Bates county, read a paper on " The Dark Side of 

 Fruit Growing," in which were mentioned the many vicissitudes attend- 

 ant upon the grower of fruit. The usual discussion followed, and was 

 participated in by Messrs. Ambrose, Murray, Clark and Bell. 



Secretary Goodman then read a carefully prepared paper on " Pro- 

 fit and Loss in Orcharding," by Dan Carpenter, of Barry. Mr. Patter- 

 son thought it one of the best papers he ever listened to, and this 

 sentiment was heartily indorsed by many. 



" What Management of Orchards has Secured the Best Besults" 

 was the subject of N. F. Murray's excellent paper, in the discussion of 

 which nearly every member joined, the culture of the pear and peach 

 receiving much attention. 



WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 



The afternoon session was opened by S. A. Latimar, of Dallas 

 county, who read a paper on "Plans for Home-made Fruit Evapo- 

 rators." 



A. R. Humphrey, of Laclede county, followed with a paper on 

 "Tree Growing" — especially apple. In the discussion it was brought 

 out that some member found clover sown in orchards very successful, 

 while others condemned the practice. 



Several questions were forwarded to the society by an absent 

 Jasper county member, among them this one : Would you advise plant- 

 ing Clayton for commercial purposes'? Mr. Kirchgraber, of Greene 

 county, would plant it. Mr. Bell, of Cooper, found it a better market 

 apple than Ben Davis, but does not like the tree. It is said to be a 

 prolific bearer. The question created extended discussion, and devel- 

 oped the fact that there was evidently a misunderstanding as to 

 variety. Another question: Is Mammoth Black Twig a good keeper ? 

 Mr. Bell said few were acquainted with it; grows in Northern Arkan- 

 sas, but not equal to Missouri apples. Prefers Clayton, which sells 

 well. Question — What about Arkansas Black % Mr. Gilbert — There 

 are a fcw trees in Northern Arkansas, and it is said to be a long- 

 keeper, as late as May or June. President Evans spoke of an Arkan- 

 sas man who found it a profitable apple. 



