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Still in good condition, and among which the Ben Davis was, of 

 course, conspicuous. These attracted marked attention, the va- 

 rieties being far superior to Eastern specimens of the same sorts. 

 Several plates of pears were also shown, and a series of twenty- 

 four seedling cranberries of superior merit were shown by the Wis- 

 consin Cranberry Growers' Association. 



Delegates were present from the following state societies: 

 Iowa, N. E. Iowa, Missouri, Michigan and Illinois, besides our own 

 state, and we were all cordially welcomed and created honorary 

 members and invited to participate in the discussions, besides be- 

 ing royally entertained. 



The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a. m. Tuesday by Pres. 

 T. E. Loupe and formally opened with invocation by a local min- 

 ister, followed by a brief greeting and welcome by the president 

 and the appointment of committees, after which a short intermis- 

 sion was taken with injunction to become acquainted. 



First paper on program was "New Varieties of Apples," by F. 

 H. Chappel, Oregon. He gave the description and origin of a 

 number of promising varieties, most of which are hardy and rea- 

 sonably free from blight and worthy of cultivation. 



"Apples Safe to Plant in Wisconsin," A. Clark Tuttle, Baraboo. 

 By Wisconsin, he means southern half of the state. Must be hardy, 

 not subject to blight and have stood the test winter of 1884 and 

 1885. Does not consider N. W. Greening safe to plant because 

 original tree is reported dead. After three decades of trial Duchess 

 stands at the head. Recommends Wealthy in best locations, also 

 Newell's Winter and Wolf River as safe to plant. Minnesota is 

 famous for its "seedling cranks" and Wisconsin is noted for "Rus- 

 sian cranks," and the author of this paper is proud of being one of 

 them after forty-five years experience. He recommended a list of 

 twelve varieties and said his Anisim sold better than Wealthy, 

 bringing $4.00 per barrel at Duluth. In the discussion it de- 

 veloped that the original Northwestern Greening tree was cut 

 down probably for spite, and several sprouts from it are still alive 

 and bearing fruit annually, and it has been tested with success 

 as far north as Minnetonka, in Minnesota, and south through Iowa 

 and into Missouri, where it is particularly valuable for cold storage. 



"Crab Seedlings for Root Grafters," A. D. Barnes, Waupaca. 

 This was an excellent paper and brought out the usual heated dis- 

 cussion as to hardiness, root systems, piece root, long scion, top- 

 working, etc. 



Tuesday afternoon session was well filled with papers of real 

 merit. "Commercial Orcharding in Wisconsin," J. G. Buehler, 

 Ithaca. This covered his own experience and observation during 

 past four years. He recommends Wealthy and McMahon's White 

 as the best money makers, also Duchess and Snow, and says these 

 four will thrive anywhere in the state. Don't advise growing long 

 keepers; better sell what we can grow profitably and buy winter 

 apples. Must give thorough cultivation and "spray without ceas- 

 ing." 



