MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 133 
Red or Norway Pine. 
Motion was made to place the Red Pine 8th on the list. 
Mr. Dartt :—It is a native, which is in its favor. 
Mr. Grimes :—That is not much of a recommendation, as it is 
better to get it as grown from the seed in the nursery than from the 
forests. ) 
The motion was carried by a vote of 11 for and none against. 
Austrian Pine. 
The Austrian Pine was then placed 9th on the list by a vote of 
9 for and 7 against. 
Lrish Juniper. 
Messrs. Smith and Pearce :—lIt kills every year. 
Hemlock Spruce. 
Mr. Smith :—I have a specimen that has lived several years. 
Mountain Pine. 
The Mountain Pine was placed 10th on the list by a vote of 8 for 
and none against. 
Siberian Arbor Vite. 
Motion was made to place the Siberian Arbor Vitae, for small 
yards, 11th on the list. 
Mr. Elloit :—By pruning it can be trained into any form. 
Mr. Grimes :—It grows up in fine fronds, is perfectly hardy, not 
injured by cold or sun. 
Mr. Jewell :—Have tried it for seven years and my experience is 
the same. It is much finer than the native and needs no pruning. 
The motion was carried by a vote of 14 for and none against. 
Black Spruce. 
Motion was made to place the Black Spruce 12th on the list. 
Mr. Jewell :—It is worthless, not worth handling, and the list is 
long enough. 
