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originator, brought with him from his home in Minneapolis. The 

 fruit resembles the Jonathan in several respects, the flesh being^ 

 white, fine grained, and flavor very good. It is certainly an iron- 

 clad, in which we can all with great reason take much pride. The 

 acquisition of such a valuable apple as this causes queries like 

 these: Are we, as fruit growers, doing our utmost to advance the 

 interest of pomology ? Amid the cares and anxieties of our daily 

 avocations, are we not forgetting the vast field for improvement 

 which lies before us? A chance seed placed in the ground may 

 yield a product the value of which it is impossible to foretelL 

 Now, if we utilize the knowledge and skill in our possession, and 

 by artificial fertilization produce a seed that the results of which 

 can be anticipated with considerable accuracy, what a treasure 

 have we not gained? Not alone is abundant pecuninary reward in 

 store for us, but a never-failing pleasure, such as will result from 

 the study of innumerable forms and varieties which can be obtained 

 from judicious cross-fertilization. We are trying hard in various 

 ways to progress. Let us not overlook this art, but make intelli- 

 gent use of the means at our command. Then our progress will 

 be rapid and commensurate with the times in which we live. 



STBEET PLANTING OF TBEES. 



The following extracts are taken from Hon. C. M. Loring's 

 address delivered before the Oak Lake Park Association, of Minne- 

 apolis, as published in the Fm'iners' Union: 



TREE PLANTING IN WASHINGTON. 



I understand your association contemplates taking the manage- 

 ment of the tree planting in your addition, and as I have recently 

 given some attention to the work of a commission whose duty it is 

 to plant and care for the trees in the parks and on the streets of the 

 City of Washington, I have, upon the invitation of your secretary, 

 consented to tell you as briefly as possible something of what 



