30 ANNUAL REPORT. 
J. S. Harris, La Crescent—Two varieties of sweet beatin: ma 
Bermuda and Southern Queen. 73h 
Wyman Elliot, Minneapolis—Peonies, 8 varieties, and some giant 
specimens of pie-plant. — . 
Mr. Elliot gave some figures, as follows, relating to his pie-plant: 
One stalk weighed one pound and 144 ounces; 9 stalks from one 
hill weighed 13 pounds and 44 ounces; the entire hill, stalks and 
leaves, weighed 78 pounds. 
Mr. J. T. Grimes, Minneapolis—Bouquet of mock oranges and 
roses; peonies, 11 varieties; roses, 12 to 15 varieties; currants, 4 
varieties ; gooseberries, 2 varieties ; transcendent crabs. 
Mr. W. E. Brimhall, St. Paul—Cauliflower, three heads; Golden 
Russets ; Soulard crabs ; Charles Downing strawberry ; large speci- 
men Early Rose’ potatoes; pie-plant; asparagus, for table and for 
hanging ; rose bouquet, of six varieties. 
PROCEEDINGS AT THE WINTER MEETING HELD IN WINONA, 
JANUARY 18TH TO 20TH, 1876. 
Pursuant to notice given through the public press and by the 
distribution of programmes, the Society convened in the rooms of 
the city council of Winona, January 18th, 1876. 
. Winona, January 18th, 1876. 
The meeting was called to order by President Smith at 11:25 
A. M. 
Welcoming remarks by Rev. Edward Ely: 
I am glad to see the fruits growers of the State in Winona. Wi- 
nona is one of the first counties in successful fruit growing in the 
State, especially in apples. I am glad that you have come from 
other parts to give encouragement toward raising apples. We 
have not been very successful for two or three years past. The 
last two or three winters have ruined bearing trees. I recently 
made a visit to the poor farm, where last year hardly a barrel of 
fruit grew on 300 or 400 trees. I hope with the advice and expe- 
rience of this Society we shall have better success. We have sue- 
ceeded well with small fruits, strawberries, blackberries, raspber- 
ries and grapes. We bid you welcome here. I hope you will be 
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