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Mr: Gould remarked that the old tree was nearly used up 
by blight the year before, and the present appearance of the 
tree is ascribable to that cause, and that probably Mr. Clark’s 
150 trees were the Molly. 7 ; Rib. 
Mr. Harris said he thought that the vitality of new varieties 
of trees was impaired by the excessive cutting of scions, and 
they were in a condition favorable to taking the blight. The 
condition of the old tree was a natural consequence, after 
being robbed of so many scions, and did not argue anything 
against its value. Although the facts stated in the discussion 
proved nothing derogatory to the planting, he would move to 
amend the motion by making it read “ recommended for 
turther trial. His motion was afterward withdrawn.” 
Mr. Ford personally had had no experience with the 
Wealthy, but on Mr. Slate’s grounds onthe St. Paul and Pacific 
Railroad, he found it badly diseased. Mr. Martin’s, at Anoka, 
were also killed. 
Mr Latham—Very many trees have been sent out by mis- 
take for Wealthy that were Molly, which is not a very hardy 
variety. 
Mr. G. P. Peffer considers it well worthy of cultivation. 
Has blighted but little the past year. 
Mr. Hoffman got some scions and trees that were genuine, 
and they are doing well. , 
Mr. Grimes has two trees standing on his grounds four 
years old, making a good growth every year and not killed. 
Mr. Jewell said trees on his ground top-worked on crab 
have stood well and grown from the terminal buds. Has seen 
the variety in many places, and it shows itself to be hardy 
and successful. Thinks the reason it has blighted so badly at 
Gideon’s is because there are so many blighted crabs in the 
same orchard. 
Mr. Clark believes the Wealthy worthy of general cultiva- 
tion in this State, notwithstanding his losses. 
Moved and carried to recommend the Wealthy for general 
cultivation 
Adjourned till 14 Pp. m. 
AFTERNOON SESSION. 
The President called the meeting to order. 
During the forenoon Mr. J. E. Booth, of Minneapolis, 
brought in and placed on exhibition in the rooms occupied 
by the society, some very beautiful flowering plants, which 
were in bloom. Among them were specimens of Chinese 
