112 ANNUAL REPORT. 
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Mr. Dartt:—I move that the action of last year on apples be 
reaffirmed. Would not, however, vote so strongly for the Saxton 
as I did last year. . . 
The motion was seconded. 
Mr. Tuttle :—The Saxton, while young, does well, but becomes 
tender as it grows older. Will not in the end give satisfaction. _ 
Duchess and Wealthy. 
By common consent it was decided to take up one variety ata 
time. 
The Duchess was placed first on the list for general cultivation 
by a unanimous vote. The Wealthy was placed second on the list 
by a vote of 14 for and 1 against. 
Melinda. 
Mr. Brand moved that the Melinda be placed third on the list, 
which was seconded. 
Mr. Jordan asked for its history and the estimation it held in the 
mind of its introducer, Mr. I. W. Rollins. It kept in good condi- 
' tion last year till June with me. 
Mr. Rollins :—It has been grown in three counties but only in 
one district. Some trees are injured in the crotch. Its keeping 
qualities are as stated, and the flavor is not lost by keeping. The 
quality is second rate. In hardiness it is third, the Duchess and 
Tetofsky being first and second. It is a good bearer, bears heavy 
every other year, and some every year. One year I obtained seven 
barrels from 15 trees. It bears small. The buds stood better last 
winter than those of any other except the Duchess and crabs. 
Have had it in bearing seven years, and the oldest I have were 
planted 14 or 15 years ago. It stood three or four years before 
bearing. 
Mr. Harris:—Under the rule we cannot pass the motion. I 
move to amend by recommending it for trial. 
The amendment was seconded. ; 
Mr. Brand :—The Melinda has not been fairly treated. The rule 
