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more than 100 seedlings of the Malinda were exhibited. Some fifteen or 

 twenty of these show promise and three are now being propagated. The 

 Evelyn apple, originated by Mr. Wyman Elliott, of Minneapolis, gives 

 promise of something valuable. It is a cross between the Wealthy and 

 Ben Davis, and resembles both its parents in shape and color, and is 

 of fair quality. It keeps well until mid-winter. The Okabena, originated 

 by H. J. Ludlow, of Worthington, and introduced by the Jewel Nursery 

 Company, is a valuable acquisition. The Jewel Nursery Company paid 

 Mr. Ludlow $1,000 for the right to propagate this apple. It resembles 

 the Duchess very much in quality and appearance, but is a later keeper. 



A number of very interesting papers were read during the four-day 

 meeting. One that excited considerable interest and discussion was 

 "Strawberries for Every Garden— Five Bushels to the Square Rod." Mr. 

 G. J. Kellog, of Wisconsin, gave this paper and showed how every 

 farmer and home owner can grow an abundance of berries on a small 

 area in any part of the country where corn and small grains can be 

 successfully grown. Another paper that was very well received was 

 written by Father Harrison. Mr. Harrison's theme was "The Mission of 

 Beauty." Drouth and frost problems have been of vital interest to the 

 horticulturists of Minnesota and questions pertaining to these were dis- 

 cussed with much interest. 



The Plant Breeders' Auxiliary, the Bee Keepers' Association, the Mar- 

 ket Gardeners' Association, the Minnesota Rose Society, the State For- 

 estry Association and the Woman's Auxiliary, all of which are auxiliary 

 societies of the horticultural society, had their places on the program 

 and some very interesting papers were read at each of these meetings. 

 These societies are all working together for the good of horticulture in 

 Minnesota. 



The meeting closed with a banquet at which 150 plates were laid. 

 The program as well as the menu was fine and everyone left feeling 

 that they had spent their time profitably and pleasantly while attending 

 these meetings. 



DISCUSSION. 



Mr. Dickinson: Is the Wealthy apple considered a winter apple in 

 Minnesota? 



A. Yes, sir. It will keep about like the Jonathan and the Grimes' 

 Golden will with us. They can keep them in their cellars about as 

 long as we can keep the Grimes' Golden here. 



Mr. Dickinson: I had a little experience with a couple of barrels; 

 we put them in cold storage in August and kept them until April. 



Chairman: We will now have our Question Box, which will be con- 

 ducted by Professor Howard. If there are any of you who want to ask 

 any questions of any of these men posted along these lines you should 

 feel free to do so. 



