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J. 0. Plumb, of Wisconsin, wrote : " What apple will supersede 

 the Ben Davis? will any of the new varieties do it ? " Mr. Thompson, 

 of Henry county — I have heard Gano will fill the bill; how about it? 

 Mr. Gano, of Howell county — Great similarity between them, differing 

 only in color. Mr. Murray thought Gano the best of the two, and 

 asked as to the keeping qualities of the York Imperial, and its value as 

 a commercial apple. Secretary Goodman — Think it gaining in favor 

 wherever grown. It is a good bearer, good keeper, and worthy of 

 attention. Prof. Clark — Have tested it along with twenty other vari- 

 eties, and found it a good keeper. Mr. Speer — How long has the Gano 

 been propagated? Mr. Gano — First buds were cut in 187 L or '72, and 

 distributed from Lee's Summit, Mo. 



One of the committee on small fruits, J. X. Menifee, of Holt county, 

 prepared a splendid paper on " The Kaspberry, " which brought out a 

 spirited discussion as to the value of different varieties for market. 

 Mr. Patterson would avoid the reds for both home and foreign market, 

 while Capt. Hollister, of St. Louis, put Illinois reds on the Denver 

 market in good condition, and thinks them as good as blacks, espe- 

 cially Turner. Secretary Goodman — I think difference in soil accounts 

 for this success of Illinois reds. Question — Is there any danger in 

 planting too deep ? Gilbert planted four inches and got only half a stand. 

 President Evans — I never knew a raspberry root buried that depth 

 but it came up under favorable circumstances. Prof. Clark found 

 Schaffer's Colossal the poorest berry on the Station grounds, and the 

 only variety injured. 



Judge Samuel Miller's report on small fruits again gave the friends 

 and champions of different varieties an opportunity to extol their good 

 qualities. Mr. Hopkins, of Greene county — I would not recommend 

 any variety of strawberries for cultivation. 



A paper on "The Blackberry," prepared by Jacob Faith, of Ver- 

 non county, was read. In the discussion which ensued, one member 

 advocated the practice of planting ten feet apart. 



Capt. Hollister offered some valuable suggestions as to " Fruit 

 Packages," which the grower will profit by if he follows up the meth- 

 ods advocated. He stated that appearance meant everything in mar- 

 ket ; use neat, new packages, and be sure you are well informed before 

 shipping. For peaches, thought one-third bushel box the best for St. 

 Louis market, where re-shipment is to be' made ; for local trade, a peck 

 basket, covered with tarlton, is recommended. Wrap nicely and pack 

 with care. Mr. Eobards — What would you advise for long shipment 

 of strawberries ? Answer— 21 quart cases, dry measure in every in- 

 stance; and see to it that the box material is not damp; otherwise the 



