54 | AwnuaAL REPORT. 
Minnesota (again). 
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Motion was made and seconded to recommend “for planting in 
limited quantities.” eae 
Mr. Sias. I know the originator. He says the tree is a good or 
fair bearer. The fruit is large and of good quality, The season is 
early winter. The tree is hardy. 
Motion was made and seconded to amend so as to recommend 
“for trial by amateurs and pomologists. : 
Mr. Pearce. Why recommend it at all? I have thrown it out. 
The amendment was carried by unanimous vote. 
Motion was made and seconded to reconsider the list of Crabs 
recommended ‘‘for general cultivation.” The motion was lost. 
Balance of List. 
Motion was made and seconded that the balance of the list be 
recommended “‘for trial by amateurs and pomologists.” A substi- 
tute was offered that each variety be considered separately. The 
substitute was carried. 
Beach’s Sweet. 
Motion was made and seconded that Beach's (Beecher’s) Sweet be 
recommended “for general cultivation.” 
Motion carried, 5 for and 2 against. 
Quaker Beauty. 
Motion was made and seconded to strike out the Quaker Beauty 
entirely. ; 
Mr. Sias. It is not sufficiently hardy—not adapted to our eli- 
mate. 
Mr. Mason. It is hardy at Hesper. It is rather a shy bearer but 
the fruit is nice. 
Mr. Brand. Have had it growing several years on rich soil and 
much exposed. Nothing is hardier, but it has never borne. 
Mr. Day. I got the Quaker Beauty several years ago and I have 
valued it highly. It is perfectly hardy. The fruit is nice — larger 
than Transcendent. 
Mr. Dart. J have raised a few apples of this variety. The tree . 
is not a good nursery tree because it grows scraggy. I have under- 
stood the tree to be a good bearer. The fruit is good. 
Mr. Wilcox. I don’t believe it is either good for the nurseryman 
or the fruit grower. I know it killed with me. 
