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]Mr. W'ymaii Elliot spoke briefly as to seedling gooseberries, in 

 the growing of which he has had long experience. He recom- 

 mends the American varieties, on account of their large exemp- 

 tion from the mildew so common to English varieties. From his 

 experience of nine years of growing a large number of seedlings 

 he has selected one, which he calls the "Carrie." It is free from 

 mildew, is hardy and a prolific bearer, and judging from the 

 branches loaded with fruit which he exhibited to the audience he 

 may be right in calling it "the coming gooseberry for this region." 

 He also exhibited several plates of apples, one of especial interest 

 being what he considered the best seedling variety from the last 

 orchard planted by the late Peter M. Gideon. 



Prof. F. L. Washburn gave us a little talk about the cabbage 

 fly and the comparative value of the liquid and dust spray. A 

 lively discussion as to spraying developed the fact that there is 

 no present agreement as to which is the better method, each hav- 

 ing value under varying circumstances. 



Alany important facts were brought out in the impromptu talks 

 reported briefly above, but as there was no stenographer to make 

 a verbatim report we failed to secure more than is here noted ; 

 and as each of these talks was interspersed with references 

 to the exhibits in hand a verbatim report was practically 

 impossible. The best way to get the most out of these meetings is 

 to be there. Come and spend the day with us, and you will carry 

 away memories of a most enjoyable occasion and much informa- 

 tion of value ! 



The session of the society broke up at 4 :30 with the distribution 

 of the flowers to the audience, there being enough roses and peonies 

 to go around and give a nice bouquet to every person present 

 who cared for them. This statement will be something of a guide 

 as to the magnitude of the flower display. 



Grass that Ferments. — Mow the grass once a week if you want a 

 dense, springy turf of soft, velvety grass. It is easier and better to mow twice 

 a week in growing weather, and to let the cut grass remain, than to mow once 

 in two weeks and remove the cut grass. The lawn will burn if chopped close 

 in hot weather and if the short cut grass is not left to shield the roots from 

 the sun. Long grass, however, should not he allowed to lie on the lawn. It 

 may ferment or cause the grass beneath to turn yellow. July Coun/rv Life 

 in America. 



