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beyond our control. The fruit crop was almost a failure in all sections of the 
State. But very few of our apple trees bore even samples for the codlnanae 
to deposit their eggs in and perpetuate their species, and the Siberians were not 
plenty and were not up to their usual standard of excellence. In many partsof — 
the State drouth had prevailed and greatly injured the vegetables. Flowers 
and ornamental plants were shown in profusion, but the practiced eye of the 
professional gardener could see that the season had not been propitious for them. 
Probably another draw back was the Agricultural Society was in bad odor 
with some of our best fruit growers, who were holding unpaid premium claims | 
for the previous fairs, and who would not therofore help us out in the exhibition. 
Having taken these adverse circumstances into consideration the State board 
expected but little and therefore allotted but little space for the show of fruits. 
However we were most happily surprised, for the exhibition far exceeded our 
expectations. 
Apples. 
The largest and most complete show of apples was made by I. H. Moulton, of 
East Minneapolis, about 125 plates, many of them of very fine appearance for 
so unfavorable a season. A marked feature of this exhibition was some fine 
samples of the Wealthy and a number of varieties of Russian origin, which he 
is propagating in his nurseries. J.S. Harris & Son, of La Crescent, Houston 
County, showed about 30 varieties of apples and 18 of Siberians. E, Ely, of - 
Winona, showed 22 varieties from the orchard of Mrs. Campbell of Minnesota 
City, and a few Siberians. P. A. Jewell, of Lake City, 5 or 6 very choice plates 
of apples and 16 of Siberians. J.T. Grimes showed the best Transcendents on 
exhibition, but through an oversight of the committee was not awarded a first 
premium. Gould, of Excelsior, showed Duchess, Wealthy and Siberians. Brim- 
hall, of St. Paul, showed Duchess and Siberians. Gould, of Beaver Dam, Wis., 
two plates of new varieties of Siberians, of very superior quality, and A. W. Sias, 
Rochester, sent in a basket of new Seedling Siberians of fine appearance. A. 
Stewart, of Litchfield, made a display of Minnesota peaches. Some others not 
mentioned above showed Duchess and Siberians. A marked feature of the exhi- 
bition was that the apples made a much better show than the Siberians notwith- 
standing the unfavorable season. 
Grapes. 
The exhibition of grapes was really superior to the apples. They were shown 
great profusion and of superior quality and were well ripened for so early in the 
season, showing that evidently the grape is at home on our soil. 
The largest exhibitors were R. Knaupheide of St. Paul, J. C. Kramer of La 
Cresent, F. G. Gould of Excelsior. 
There were also some fine plates of Delaware and Concord by amateurs. In 
Mr. Kramer’s collection was a white seedling of excellent quality which he . 
claims to be perfectly hardy, and it appears to be worthy of trial. 
The exhibit of Flower and Ornamental plants was fine and extensive but a 
much better effect could have been secured if more space had been allotted to 
them. The leading exhibitors were Wyman Elliot, J. ©. Booth, and Geo. A. 
Brackett. 
