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spells of rainy weather, and during sudden changes from hot to 
cold nights, the Ives, Iona, Roger’s Hybrids, and some others, are 
liable to be attacked. 
_ Mr. Hollister. I have had mildew with vines on ilies but 
none with them on stakes. 
Pres. Smith. How long did you leave the vine in the fall 2 
Mr. Hollister. I had the stakes five feet above the ground and 
let the vine grow to the top, and then pinched off the end and the 
laterals. 
Pres. Smith. It is important to attend to the laterals, but do 
not pull out the lateral buds. 
Mr. Dart. I move that when we adjourn we adjourn to meet 
at 7 o’clock this evening. 
Motion carried. 
REPORT OF O. D. STORRS. 
The report of O. D. Storrs, Esq., of Winsted Lake, of the Gen- 
eral Fruit Committee, was then read and ordered on file for pub- 
lication. The following is the paper in full : 
Winstrep Lake, McLeop Co., Minn., June 24th, 1876. 
Prof. C. Y. Lacy: 
Dak Sir :—As I cannot meet with you the 28th inst., I append the fol- 
lowing report: 
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Insect Enemies. 
Since my report for 1875, several varieties of insects have made their ap- 
pearance. A small green louse that appears on the under side of the leaf, 
which causes the leaf tocurl up. Many apple trees are covered with them 
and they seem to be on the increase. The borers are more numerous this 
season than ever before, doing much damage to orchards not under cultiva- 
tion. Worms are very numerous on newly set trees and even on trees that 
have been set for years; if not attended to and kept off will eat the leaves 
entirely off, especially from trees planted this spring. 
No insects on ornamental trees. Small fruits not infested. 
Strawberries. 
The Wilson is the principal variety cultivated. Crop fair; berries smaller 
than previous years. 
Gooseberries. 
But few Gooseberries cultivated. I have a Swedish Gooseberry that is 
hardy and the berries very large. 
