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MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 95 
Resolved, That for successful fruit culture we should always have moist — 
- autumns and the mercury never below zero. 
Mr. Jewell moved to amend by adding “‘and the best location 
is outside of the State.’’ 
Mr. Dart. I-do not believe that want of proper location is the 
greatest retarding influence. I think variety has more to do with 
it than location. 
Mr. Scott. In this State success is not to be obtained by the 
choice of varieties, but if we have not the proper location and we 
make one by planting wind-breaks we have a better chance of 
success. 
Mr. Dart. We can take the best varieties we now have on the 
prairie and succeed with them—the Duchess and, perhaps, the 
Wealthy, as well as the Russian apples. 
Mr. Jewell. We have a few that will live if properly planted 
anywhere above water. I consider selection of the proper vari- 
eties, site, and proper care in planting and cultivation, the essen- 
tial points ; and I consider this the order of their importance. 
Mr. Jewell moved to amend by substituting the following :— 
Resolved, That the greatest obstacles in the way of successful orchard 
culture are, lst. Want of knowledge of the best varieties. 2d. Not select- 
ing the most desirable locations; and, 3d. The lack of proper attention and 
skill in the planting and after-culture. 
This substitute was carried. 
GOOSEBERRIES AGAIN, 
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The discussion of gooseberries was then resumed. 
Does any one grow gooseberries successfully ? There 
seems to be some demand for them at 5 cents per quart, or $1.50 
per bushel. 
Mr. Grimes moved to recommend the American Cluster goose- 
berry for general cultivation, also known as Cluster and American 
Pale Red. 
Mr. Scott. They have killed down when side by side with the 
Houghton. 
Mr. Dart moved to amend so as to recommend for trial. 
Mr. Brand moved to lay the gooseberry question on the table. 
The motion was carried. 
