106 ANNUAL REPORT. 
President Smith. Had only a few of those last year, bid they 
were very fine. 
Mr.Cook. (In answer to question) Seth Boyden does fairly alone, 
but does better with others. 
Downer’s Prolific. 
Mr. Harris. Downer’s Prolific is the best berry for the farmer. 
It is five times better than Wilson for the table, and bears as much, 
taking the whole season. . 
Mr. Mason. The Wilson is the poorest berry on thelist. I move 
to place Downer’s Prolific at the head of the list “for general culti- 
vation.”” The motion was seconded. 
Wilson’s Albany (again). 
Mr. Elliot. I can pick out more successful beds of the Wilson 
than of any other variety. There is more of itin market. It is 
reliable. . 
President Smith. The Wilson will bear transportation. Down- 
er’s Prolific can’t be shipped to St. Paul and be valuable when it 
gets there. There is no other known berry that will bear shipping 
and sell there as the Wilson does. I have seen this fact proved on 
the market there. . 
Mr. Mason withdrew his motion. 
Motion was made and seconded that the classification of straw- 
berries be so changed that the purpose for which recommended 
shall follow the name of each variety. The motion was carried. 
Downer’s Prolific and Charles Downing (again), 
Motion was made and seconded to recommend “for general culti- 
vation for near market and home use.” 
Motivn carried unanimously. 
Seth Boyden (again) and Green Prolific. 
Motion was made and seconded to recommend for same purpose. 
President Smith. The Green Prolific belongs there but the Seth 
Boyden has not been tested enough. With me it has not been 
prolific enough for that place. 
Mr. Cook, Seth Boyden is one of the best both im yield and 
flavor. The judges at the Centennial Exhibition reported it as one 
of the sweetest and best there. I can endorse that judgment. Mine 
are growing on a dark sandy loam. 
