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110 ANNUAL REPORT. 
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The impreved Siberians are worthy of a place in every orchard, and in 
many situations must constitute the main reliance for some years to come. 
Whatever varieties are planted the precaution should be taken to have 
them on hardy roots. 
If these suggestions are faithfully carried out, the temadaia of Minne- 
sota will soon find that it is both cheaper and more pleasant to raise fruit 
on their own grounds than to grow wheat and buy it. 
ie . P. A. JEWELL. 
After the paper was read the following discussion was had: 
Hyslop and Transcendent. 
Mr. Tuttle :—Three years ago I shipped Transcendents to Chi- 
cago, where they brought $5.00 per barrel. Last year and year 
before they brought $3.50 to $4.50. I sent Hyslops also, and these 
brought $8.00 when the Transcendents brought $5.00, but they 
came after other kinds, when the Transcendent was gone from the 
market. Still the Hyslop will bring more than other kinds under 
the same circumstances. Showy apples sell best. 
Mr. Smith :—The Hyslop brings 50 cents to one dollar per bushel 
more in the St. Paul market than the Transcendent. 
Mr. Elhot :—The Hyslop markets in better condition, while the 
Transcendent bruises and shows bruises badly. The price of the 
latter varies with the condition. Transcendents brought in by 
farmers last season sold for 50 cents per bushel, while those mar- 
keted with care and in good order sold for $1.50. 
Mr. Jewell:—If I could have but one variety, and that the 
Transcendent or Hyslop, would take the Hyslop, for the fruit keeps 
longer. 
It is a slow-growing tree, and hence not extensively propagated, 
because nurserymen want to get a tree in the shortest possible 
time. Threw away the Badger State because of its slow growth. 
Early Strawberry. 
Mr. Brand moved to recommend the Early Strawberry for gen 
eral cultivation. 
Mr. Sias :—It is sufficiently hardy. 
Mr. Jewell:—It has succeeded finely in Litchfield. It is every- 
where the finest tree in the orchard, and quite productive. 
Mr. Harris mentioned one tree dead from blight. 
Mr. Jewell:—The first propagated were grafted on Siberian 
Crabs, and many of these failed. 
