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26 ANNUAL REPORT. 
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mittee be requested to hand their reports to the Secretary, and that 
the same be published in the Farmers’ Union, and mais go ie in 
the piven sa kines of the Society. Carried. 
Winter Meeting. 
Mr. Elliot moved to recommend the Executive Committee to oe 
point the next winter meeting at Winona. Carried. 
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Pomological Society. 
Mr. Harris spoke of the need of being represented at the meeting 
of the Pomological Society in September next. : 
Mr. Hoag moved that the President, Secretary, Mr. Harris and 
Mr. Elliot be requested to attend the meeting. 
The Secretary moved to amend by adding that the President and 
Secretary be instructed to issue delegate credentials to any mem- 
bers of the Society who may request them with a view of attending. 
Special Apple Premiums. 
A motion to sustain the Executive Committee in offering special 
apple premiums in current premium list of the State Agricultural 
Society was carried. 
Life Membership. 
A resolution relating to life membership was here introduced and 
passed, but the Secretary is unable to furnish the substance. 
DISCUSSION ON CURRANTS. 
Pruning. 
Mr. Elliot:—Has any one had any experience in pruning cur- 
rants to improve the fruit or prolong the bearing age ? 
Mr. Grimes :—Do not prune, but manure, to bring up to bearing 
a full crop of good fruit. 
Mr. Brimhall:—Would renew old bushes by cutting out the old 
wood, and by manuring. Red Dutch is about the best bearer. 
