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at the market, wMcli were grown on clay land. They were fine 

 berries and brought a good price. 



" Which are the best six hybrid perpetual roses for Minne- 

 sota <?" 



President Elliott called on Mr. Gould to answer the (question. 



Mr. Gould. To start with that is not an easy question to 

 answer, there are so many tastes to suit. It would be difficult 

 to make up a list of only six varieties. I might want a number 

 of light colored varieties, and again i might think dark roses- 

 were better. I can give a list of six or more good ones, repre- 

 senting several shades of color. General Jacqueminot, a variety 

 well known, is a standard rose and suits nearly everybody who 

 use roses for personal ornamentation, because the shade is con- 

 stant. By some it is esteemed as pretty as any. The bush is 

 hardy and tolerably productive. There are other dark roses 

 just as hardy, among which I would name Fisher Holmes, which 

 I think is prettier than Jacqueminot, The latter is not good as 

 a full blown rose, but rather inferior. Louis Van Houtte is the 

 prettiest shaded of any to my notion. It is rather di^rarfed in 

 its habit and does not produce as many blooms as we would 

 like, but is one of the prettiest roses I have seen. Baron de 

 Bonstetten is a hardy rose, and while not as full as I would like, 

 it equals Jacqueminot on my place. 



Among the light varieties there are so many it is hard to- 

 make a selection. Baronesse Rothschild is one of the hardiest. 

 Mabel Morrison is of white and sometimes of pinkish color. I 

 suppose they are among the hardiest perpetuals. I have only 

 started with a small list but would prefer to hear from others. 



Mr. Gould was asked if he knew of any climbers. 



Mr. Gourd said he thought the climbing teas were worthless. 

 fOi" outdoor culture; it was hard to winter them. 



"How and why shall we interest young people in horticulture."^ 



President Elliot. That is a pretty deep subject for the present,^ 

 till we have more time. 



"Arbor Day; what shall be done to increase its popularity 

 and usefulness'?" 



"How can we increase the yield of potatoes ? " 



"In what way does it pay to give attention to plants in the 

 house, and are they injurious? " 



Prof. Porter. The last part of the question I can answer, that 

 it is not, except in sleeping rooms, with doors shut. 



Mr. Perry. May I ask Prof. Porter if that rule holds good 

 with all plants ? 



