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have also borne fruit, mostly upon the farm of Mr. Gideon. Some of these 
have much to recommend them in the direction of beauty and quality of 
fruit, hardiness of tree, &c. Not to specify individual trees, suffice it to say, 
that the success in this work is such as to encourage further effort, and ‘to 
leave no room for doubt that ultimately kiads will be originated that will be 
perfectly adapted to our peculiar climate, and of a quality of fruit worthy 
of general culture. 
Grapes. 
The grape crop here is as fine as usual, and I believe larger than hereto- 
fore. I leave this subject to my co-laborer, Mr. F. G. Gould, who makes it 
the subject of a special treatise. ; 
Congratulations. 
In conclusion, the Minnesota fruit-growers have good cause for exulta- 
tion, and we must be faint-hearted, indeed, who falter now by the way. 
There have, indeed, been times when the clouds lowered, and there seemed 
certain prospect that perpetual darkness would enshroud us. These clouds 
are being withdrawn, and we can believe that in the not distant future the 
glorious sunlight of an assured success will dispel their latest shade. Let 
us clasp in encouragement each his fellow’s hand, and press forward 
earnestly towards the end to which we are devoted. 
Yours, fraternally, 
A. W. LATHAM. 
EXCELSIOR, Minn., Jan. 15, 1877. 
EVERGREENS. 
A motion was made that the list of Evergreens stand as adopted 
last year. The motion was carried. 
REPORT OF GEO. H. FISH. 
The report of Geo. H. Fish, Esq., of Sauk Centre, of the Gen- 
eral Fruit Committee, was read ‘and ordered on file for publica- 
tion. 
The following is the report in full: 
SauK CENTRE, Stearns Co., Minn., Dec. 16, 1876. 
Chas. Y. Lacy, Esq. 
Dear Sir: Your card of the 7th ultimo, reminding me of my duty to the 
Society, came in due time but in my absence. I wish to assure you that I 
have a lively interest in horticulture, and wish soon to see it receiving its 
deserved attention by the people of all parts of our State. I believe a gen- 
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