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Croton. — -Subniitted by Mr. Ward. As the name was very similar 

 to Crofton, Mr. Ward suggested that it should be changed to 

 Kanelagh, the name of the district in which the apple was raised. 



Moved by Mr. Lang, and seconded by Mr. Ward, that the name be 

 changed to Renelagh. Carried. 



Tasma. — Mr. Ward stated that this variety was also known as 

 Democrat and Tasman, which caused considerable confusion amongst 

 growers. It was decided to call the variety Tasma, and to ask the 

 nurserymen to sell the trees out under this name only. 



Australian Beauty. — Submitted by Mr. Ward. 



Moved by Mr. Pescott that, owing to the absence of information 

 regarding this variety, it be deferred until next season, and, in the 

 meantime, Mr. Ward should make inquiries in order to ascertain if it 

 is a sport from Ben Davis. Seconded by Mr. Laffer.. Carried. 



Mr. Ward submitted an unnamed seedling grown by Mr. Judd, Huon, 

 Tasmania. He had no information regarding the apple. 



Mr. Pescott moved that, owing to the absence of information regard- 

 ing this variety, it be deferred until next Conference. Seconded by Mr. 

 Lang. Carried. 



_ Lord Kitchener. — Grown by Mr. Wallace Kellaway, Huon; sub- 

 mitted by Mr. Ward. The specimens produced were of poor quality, 

 and it was moved by Mr. Lang that better specimens be produced at 

 next Conference, also that the grower be asked to change the name. 

 Seconded by Mr. Pescott. Carried. 



Franklin Belle. — Grown by Mr. Freeman, Franklin. 



Mr. Pescott moved that, as there were many better commercial 

 varieties under cultivation, it could not be recommended for general 

 planting. Seconded by Mr. Wolstenholme. Carried. 



Huon Belle. — From the same source as Franklin Belle. This was 

 a yellow, conical apple of bright colour, indifferent flavour, and with a 

 short stem. It was decided that it could not be recommended for 

 general planting. 



Mr. Ward submitted a blight-proof seedling grown by Messrs. J. 

 Clark & Son, Launceston. It could not be considered a standard com- 

 mercial apple, and it was decided not to recommend it for general 

 planting. 



Mr. Ward submitted an apple obtained from Mr. S. T. B. Couch, 

 Representative Two Bays Wursery, Huon. He stated that 51 apples 

 had grown on a lateral 18 inches long, and they were very free from 

 black spot. The origin of the tree was unknown . 



Moved by Mr. Ward that it be deferred until next meeting; that 

 the name be ascertained and inquiries made with regard to the variety 

 in the meantime. Seconded by Mr. Lang. Carried. 



Mr. Ward submitted a seedling apple from Mr. Stewart's orchard, 

 St. Leonards, near Laimceston. It was of poor quality, and could 

 not be recommended for general planting. 



Shirmer Seedlivq. — Grown by Mr. Waldron, Wyena, Tasmania. 



Moved by Mr. Pescott, and seconded by Mr. Lnng, that Mr. Ward 

 make full inquiries with regard to this variety, and report on same at 

 the next Conference. 



Mr. Ward submitted a seedling apple gro-(vn by Mr. Widdowson, 

 Georgetown, Tasmania. This was identified by Mr. Shoobridge as 

 " Port Dalrymple," which has been growing in Tasmania for many years. 



