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was made to keep out this variety. The wood may not be so per- 
fect as the Duchess, but none give more fruit. 
Mr. Jewell:—Mr. Rollins’ location is more favorable than the 
average of the State, though not most favorable. It is high prairie. 
The trees in Mr. Rollins’ orchard, I would say, are from one-fourth 
to one-half dead. One side of the tree has made no growth. I 
think the trees died at the top as well as at the root. It is hardier 
than the Haas but not hardy enough to recommend for general cul- 
tivation. Have been told that the quality begins to deteriorate in 
March. It is never first rate. Have examined the Duchess and 
Melinda in the same orchard in three cases and found the wood of 
the Duchess always in the best condition. 
Mr. Wilcox gave some history of certain varieties, and said that, 
in one orchard with the Duchess he saw the Melinda in pretty good 
condition. : 
Mr. Sias :—Have grown it for seven or eight years. Have fruited 
it for three or four years. The tree is hardy but not as hardy as 
the Duchess. 
The amendment of Mr. Harris was then carried by a vote of 13 
for and 3 against. The motion as amended was carried by a vote 
of 13 for and none against, by which the Melinda was recommended 
for trial. ' 
Adjourned till two o’clock. 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 
The meeting was called to order by the President at 2:25. 
Test for Varieties. 
Mr. Harris moved that the rule for the government of the So- 
ciety in recommending fruits be amended so as to read: 
Resolved, That we do not recommend for general planting in large quan- 
tities any variety that is not generally known, that has not stood a test of 
flve years in a variety of soils and situations, and that has not passed 
through at least one winter of great severity. 
Carried by a vote of 10 for and 6 against. 
Mr. Brand moved that the action of the Society or the Wealthy 
be reconsidered. 
Lost by a vote of 4 for and 10 against. 
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