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Mr. Smith agreed with Mr. Hamilton that the Balsam Fir did decay, in the 

 manner stated, and the Scotch and Austrian Pine never did this. The Aus- 

 trian Pine was a majestic and l)eautiful tree, almost beyond comparison. The 

 Scotch Pine did not, at first, grow up straight, but it improved, and was a 

 good tree for wind breaks. Mr. Grimes had the most beautiful place in Min- 

 neapolis, and the trees at Mr. Grimes — the Scotch Pine particularly — spoke 

 for themselves. 



Mr. Hamilton said that the Scotch Pine developed splendidly. He did not 

 advocate the value of any tree he had, because he wanted unbiased action in 

 the premises. 



Mrs. Judge Baker said that there was nothing so beautiful in their grounds, 

 .amongst all the variety they had, as the Austrian Pine ; it was hardy and beau- 

 tiful, and her experience was that the Austrian Pine was before all others. 



Mr. Ford's motion was put and lost. 



Mr. Paist moved that the Austrian Pine should stand second. 



Carried. 



Judge Bakei- moved that the Scotch Pine be third. 



Carried. 



Mr. Ford moved that Balsam Fir be fourth on the list. 



Carried. 



A member inquired if the Balsam Fir changed, as was the case in Illinois. 



Mr. Elliot thought not. 



Motion was next made to adopt the following 



LIST FOR GENERAL PLANTING. 



1. Norway Spruce. 



2. Austrian Pine. 



3. Scotch Pine. 



4. Balsam Fir. 



r>. American Arbor Vitae. 



(>. American Black Spi-uce. 



7. White Spruce. 



8. Red Cedar, when clipped. 



9. Siberian Arbor Vitae, for small yards. 



American Arbor Vitae next ; next, American Black Spruce ; White Spruce 

 next ; Red Cedar, when clipped. 

 Carried. 



Siberian Arbor Vitas. 



Mr. Smith (Mr. Elliot in the Chair) moved that it be added, for small yards. 

 Carried. 



Moved that the list be adopted as amended, as a whole. 

 Carried. 



ORNAMENTAL TREES. 



Mr. Brimhall moved that the Mountain Ash be put first on the list to be 

 recommended as an ornamental tree. 



