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We wish to make special mention of Longfellow berries exhibited 

 by J. C. Evans, and of Mt. Vernon by J. B. Durand and J. W. Maples. 



Mr. Henry Schnell, of Glasgow, exhibits thirty-one varieties of 

 berries. Most of them are standard varieties, but a number are new 

 kinds and unnamed seedhngs. which show the enthusiasm of Mr, Schnell 

 as a horticulturist. For his exhibit a special premium of $io is recom- 

 mended. 



We also have taken notice of a number of varieties of apples. At 

 this time of the year the presence of this fruit speaks highly of the 

 keeping qualities of Northwest Missouri apples. 



We recommend a gratuity of $i to C. E. Schultz, Mound City, for 

 plates of Willow Twig and Ben Davis. 



$1 to S. Blanchard, 5 varieties. 



$2 to J. M. Crider, 5 varieties. 



$1.50 to Wm. Broadbeck, 9 varieties. 



Mr. S. W. Gilbert, Thayer, exhibits one plate of Alexander peaches, 

 gratuity, 50 cents ; one plate of Arkansaw Traveler, gratuity, 50 cents. 



We also notice on exhibition, a fine sample of sorghum surgar ex- 

 hibited by S. H. Whitner. A gratuity of $1 is awarded. 



Mr. Gilbert exhibits some of the Bat Guano from one of the caves 

 of South Missouri. 



The farmers living near these caves certainly have a cheap and val- 

 uable source of plant food. This guano has not been analyzed, and the 

 experiments have not been carried far enough to determine its exact 

 value. We believe, however, that it is very desirable as a fertilizer for 

 all crops, and especially for fruits and vegetables. 



L. R. TAFT, 



J. P. REICHARD, 



J. A. DURKES. 



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