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First — That very hardy trees may sometimes be grown from 

 seeds brought from a warmer climate, or that a tree produced in 

 a warm climate may possess so much inherent hardiness as to 

 adapt it to a climate much more severe. 



Second — That a seedling apple tree, though sufficiently hardy 

 to stand in its original position and be very profitable, may prove 

 of little value when subjected to our methods of propagation 

 and change of location. 



We have strong hopes that of the large number of promising 

 seedlings now being tried in the Northwest, some will be found 

 that shall stand this additional test and reassure our doubting 

 people that good apples can be profitably grown in Minnesota. 

 Let us continue to plant our best seed with a view of breeding 

 up to the highest standard attainable. 



