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the society in its new field of labor, were offered, and, after some dis- 

 cussion, adopted by the society. « 



J. S. Harris, of La Crescent, though not present at the meeting, 

 manifested his good will by contributing a paper on the subject of 

 "Entomology." The paper was mainly devoted to a study of the 

 Round Headed Apple Tree Borer. 



A paper on "Onion Culture" was then read by Wayland Stedman, 

 of this city, which was quite a thorough discussion of the different 

 varieties, the best methods of cultivation, and the profits of the 

 business. 



This was followed by a paper on "Orcharding," by Edwin Deacon, 

 also of this city; it was mainly devoted to furnishing practical sugges- 

 tions to the planter, for buying, transplanting, protecting and culti- 

 vating his apple trees. 



President Sias then read a letter from C. H. Pond, of Kasson, in 

 which he related his experience in fruit growing. He has several 

 Duchess trees, twenty -five years old, that are still healthy and bearing 

 well. He also has some success with the Wealthy, and is quite ex- 

 tensively engaged iu small fruit growing. He has now two acres of 

 blackberries, mainly the Ancient Briton. 



The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year: 

 President. — A. W. Sias, Rochester. 

 First Vice-President — J. S. Harris, La Crescent. 

 Second Vice-President — C. H. Pond, Kasson. 

 Secretary — Edwin Deacon, Rochester. 

 Treasurer — Wayland Stedman, Rochester. 

 Librarian — Mrs. Stansbury, Rochester. 



Executive Committee — William Somerville, Viola; E, G. Ballard and 

 John Bamber, both of Rochester. 



The annual fee for membership in the new society was fixed by the 

 constitution at fifty cents, and as in the county society heretofore, 

 each member is entitled to a copy of the State Horticultural Report, 

 free of additional charge. 



Articles of Incorporation were then adopted by the society and 

 placed in the hands of the Executive Committee, with instructions to 

 perfect the incorporation. 



Adjourned to meet at the call of the Executive Committee. Dated, 

 Rochester, Minn., Jan. 18, 1888. 



Edwin Deacon", Secretary. 



The following report was prepared by President Cutler: 



