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as heretofore, one copy for securing two new members. This work should be in 

 the hands of every grower of vegetables in the northwest and found in the 

 library next to "Amateur Fruit Grower." 



DutUTU STRAWBERRIES AT THE WORLD'S Fair.— The largest and finest 

 strawberries that have gone to the World's Fair from this state have been sent 

 by two parties from the Duluth region, Mr. F. B. McLeran, of Wrenshall, 

 having sent three refrigerator cases of exceptionally fine berries and Mr. A. 

 McComber, of Duluth, one case of seedling strawberries. Mr. Wyman Elliot 

 was at Duluth and packed this latter case himself. There were many berries 

 in this lot leasuring six inches in circumference, and the judges at the World's 

 graded them 98% out of a possible 100. 



Wealthys of the 1903 Crop at the State Fair.— A box of Wealthy- 

 holding a bushel, has been reserved out of the fruit that was stored last fall 

 for exhibition at the World's Fair during the summer months, and will be 

 exhibited at the coming state fair that it may be seen what manner of success 

 attends this way of keeping fruit. The experience connected with the 

 storage of this lot of fruit indicates that when properly handled, packed and 

 stored at the right temperature, Wealthys can be kept in good condition 

 throughout the year and retain very fully the natural flavor. A very full line 

 of experiments should be conducted in the keeping of this fruit, which if suc- 

 cessful will add immensely to its value. 



Apples for the World's Fair. — A large quantity of apples will be 

 needed for the fall exhibit at the World's Fair, and an opportunity will be 

 given to each member of the society to contribute to the apple exhibit. Many 

 of our members have already communicated with the secretary tendering 

 apples and other fruits for this purpose. The earliest apples are specially de- 

 sired, but of course shipments will have to be made at all times during the 

 fall months to keep up the display. If you have not already done so, please 

 communicate with the secretary in regard to your contribution to this display. 

 In some way contributors to this exhibit will be remembered in connection 

 with it, either by recognition from the World's Fair or from the society. In 

 writing please state what variety can be furnished and in what quantities. A 

 box of a single bushel is a very satisfactory form in which to ship. 



Late Words from the World's Fair. — A letter received July 24th 

 from President Wedge, who is with the Minnesota Exhibit at the World's 

 Fair at this time, says, "We have on exhibition today 213 glass jars, 140 

 plates of apples, 85 plates of raspberries, 51 plates of currants, 15 plates of 

 strawberries, 16 plates of blueberries. The small fruits, especially the straw- 

 berries and raspberries,attract much attention, and all small fruit is excellent." 

 "You know the fine Washington exhibit opposite us: I have taken a great 

 deal of pains to notice which attracted most people going down the aisles and 

 can say positively that more by far look our way, and even if they are starting 

 to go by on the other side the sight of the fruit in the glass cases almost 

 always attracts them across the way. As I begun this sentence a group of five 

 did just this thing." 



Some Injurious Insects in So. Minnesota.— Prof. F. L. Washburn, 

 State Entomologist, who July 16th returned from the annual inspec- 



