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ber than the Stewart Sweet would be. On the prairie it might be 
different. 
Colonel Stevens thought the Stewart Sweet the most hardy kind 
we have, and though it is not quite so prolific, it is invaluable. 
Finally, on a vote being taken, it was decided by a vote of 14 to 
4, to place the Stewart Sweet on the list for general cultivation. 
Mr. Brand, of Faribault, gave a brief history of the Melinda. It 
was brought from Orange county, Vermont. 
Dr. Jewell stated his views of the Melinda. He did not like it at 
all. He doubted its hardy character. It was corky, and was neither — 
a good eating or cooking apple. 
Mr. Jordan gave his experience in regard to the Melinda, and the 
experience of a good many others, and claimed that it was a very 
hardy variety on the prairie. 
Finally the Melinda was rejected for general use. 
The Haas was adopted for favorable localities, 11 to 3. 
The Price’s Sweet was adopted for favorable localities by 10 to 1. 
The Saxton same, 10 to 1. ] 
The Fameuse was adopted for the most favorable localities, 14 
to 3. 
Plum’s Cider was adopted for the most favorable localities, 7 to 5. 
Walbridge the same, 10 to 1. 
St. Lawrence same, 9 to 1. 
Utter’s Red for favorable localities, 4 to 4. The President decided 
the matter by giving the casting vote in its favor. 
Tallman Sweet was adopted for the most favorable localities, 12 
to 5. 
The Alaska, a new apple, was next taken up, and its history was 
given by Mr. Grimes, who read a communication from L. D. Mills, 
of Blue Earth county. : 
On motion of Mr. Jewell, this seedling was recommended for trial 
by amateurs and pomologists. 
WEDNESDAY EVENING. 
The Society was called to order at 74 o'clock. President Smith 
in the chair. 
THE PIONEER VINEYARD OF MINNESOTA. 
The following communication, regarding grape culture in Minne- 
sota, was received from Mr. Rudolph Knaupheide, and read before 
the Society : 
My vineyard was commenced on a very small scale in the year 
1853, more than twenty years ago. Coming from the State of Mis- 
souri where most kinds of fruit was raised in abundance, I was anx- 
ious to have all I could of such luxuries in my new home. At first, 
I tried many kinds of apples, pears, cherries, and German prunes in 
