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report of the commissioner of agriculture I have read that these trees 

 are easily propagated, rapid in growth and give valuable timber. 



I have the intention to recommend them to be tried by our south- 

 western railroads to protect their tracks from snow drifts. 



Have the amiability, also, to name me a reliable seedsman from 

 whom it would be possible to have these seeds in greater quantities. 



I remain, with great respect. Yours truly, 



G. DOPPELMAIR. 



Aug. 6, 1887. 

 S» D. Hillman, Sec'y, etc. 



Returned from a long absence to Molie lev. I have had the pleas- 

 ure to receive your kind letter and the regards of your Society. Please 

 accept my warmest thanks for the same. 



From Kiev I have sent you the promised report of our department 

 of agriculture, about fruit growing in Russia. It was sent by my 

 bookseller to a false address and returned to Petrosavosk. Hope that 

 you shall receive it this time. 



The summer here was very cold and rainy; hail and storms were 

 Tery frequent. The leaves and apples have suffered severely. 



Very respectfully yours, 



G. DOPPELMAIR. 



FROM SECRETARY GARFIELD. 



Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 27, 1887. 

 S. D. Hillman, Secretary, etc.: 



Your pleasant note sent me at Boston has been forwarded here. It 

 would please me greatly to visit your State, and I hope to do so some 

 time. ****** 



I feel that the American Pomological Society is more truly national 

 to-day than ever, and by careful methods and earnest labor, it can be 

 made to serve American Pomology better than ever before. I shall 

 always gladly receive a letter from you. 



Sincerely yours, 



Garfield. 



