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ame, Tetofsky. 
Motion was make and seconded to recommend the Tetofsky “ for 
planting in limited quantities.” 
An amendment was offered and seconded to recommend “for 
general garden culture and orchard planting in limited quantities.’ 
Mr. Brand. It is generally objected that the tree does not bear 
well, but it has not been planted here long enough to test its bear- 
ing qualities. 
Mr. Harris. 1 know of trees planted 10 or 12 years that bear 2 
or 3 bushels of fruit, but the fruit is not worth much. It does not 
keep. 
Mr. Cotterell. It comes however when people bite sharp for 
fruit. Iam pleased with the Tetofsky. 
Mr. Pearce. We have one in this vicinity 12 to 14 years old that 
is a great bearer. They are slow growers but sure. I have two 
trees and would hate to take $15 or $20 each for them. 
The amendment was lost and then the motion was carried unani- 
mously. 
White Astrachan, 
Motion was made and secouded to place the White Astrachan on 
the same list. 
Mr. Elliot. The fruit is like the Tetofsky—not Seen for a long 
time, 
Mr. Harris. It is a better desert apple. The tree is one of the 
handsomest that grows, and the hardiest also. A thousand bushels 
of the fruit could be sold in La Crosse. JI have the trees in bearing. 
Mr. Wilcox. 1 endorse what Mr. Harris says of the White 
Astrachan. 
Dr. Twitchell. I have tried for four or five years to raise the trees 
and do not believe they can be successfully grown, 
Mr. Jordon. I doubt if it can be grown outside of the protec- 
tion of the river blutts. 
Mr. Wilcox. Mine are on the prairie and much exposed. 
Mr. Brand. Mine grow steady and have not borne, but I think 
the tree hardy. 
The motion to recommend “for planting in limited quantities” 
was lost ; 2 for, 8 against. 
Haas. 
Motion was made and seconded to recommend the Haas for “gen- 
eral cultivation.” 
