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THE SAN JOSE SCALE IN MICHIGAN.—“ We have found the San José 
Scale in fourteen places, but in only five had it spread to any extent, 
and I-think it is now confined to seven locations, although other 
colonies may be located.” L. R. TAFT, 
Horticulturist, Michigan Experiment Station, 
February 24, 1898. 
How TO PAss THE 1000 MARK.—Elsewhere in this number, Mr. A. 
K. Bush, at present representing our art in the Farmers’ Institute 
corps, makes some practical suggestions along this line, to which 
your careful attention is commended. Our rollis much ahead of 
a year ago at this time, now standing at about 560, and if his plan is 
carried out the coveted mark will easily be reached. 
ANOTHER EXCELSIOR ORCHARD.—Mr. O. H. Modlin, an old Excel- 
i sior resident and prominent horticulturist, has arranged to planta 
‘i six acre orchard on one of the high elevations near Excelsior. His ~* 
selection of varieties is mainly Wealthy, with some Patten’s Green- 
ing and Hibernal, etc. The location is one of the best, and Mr. 
Modlin one of the most careful cultivators. It will be a success. 
Other large orchards will be planted in that locality this spring, 
without doubt. 
A GOOD SUGGESTION,—“I have found it takes buta short time to 
read the monthly, and I often see first rate articles in it, but when I 
get the large book in January, I have forgotten just what I wanted 
to remember. Last year I made up my mind I would know, and 
r when reading the monthly if I found anything that suited me, I 
¢ made a memorandum on the back of the monthly, and this year 
rz when the January book reached me it was but a few minutes work 
to mark in the index the many points that interested me. I have no 
a doubt other members would be helped in this way.” 
Alexandria. JNO. PRICHETT. 
ANOTHER LOCAL SOCIETY.— 
‘‘Park Rapids. Minn., February 23.—(Times Special)—A branch of the State 
Horticultural Society has been organized here, and much interest is being 
ae manifested in horticultural matters. The branch now has nearly fifty mem- 
, bers. S. W. Usher is president and Harry Hazlett secretary.” ; 
There is not time before going to press to verify the above item, 
but it is undoubtedly correct, as itis known that such a society is 
being organized at Park Rapids. A report from the officers may be 
looked for in our next number. 
MINNESOTA AT THE WISCONSIN MEETING.—Our society was well 
represented at the late Wisconsin meeting by Messrs. O. M. Lord, 
a E. H.S. Dartt and Clarence Wedge, and Sec’y Philips writes that 
