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disadvantages, we labor under ought to deter us from making 

 earnest effort to realize from the results of our labor in this line, 

 because we have competition. Competition is easily enough 

 overcome with a more excellent article. 



Dr. Frisselle. I would add one word, especially to the remarks 

 made by Prof. McLain on the value of fruit and vegetables or 

 whatever we have to send to market. It is a good thing that brings 

 a good price, and it is utterly useless and foolish to cultivate in a 

 slack way and bring into the market that which is not first-class. 

 To illustrate, I would say that I have taken some little pains in the 

 cultivation of currants and last year I took a good deal of pains to 

 have them carefully picked and put in nice, clean packages, and 

 the result was I found no difficulty in selling my currants at four 

 dollars per bushel standing right along with others that brought 

 only §1.50. I could sell one hundred bushels at that price. That 

 simply marks the difference between good and poor grown fruit, 

 and the difference is that margin which a person gets who does 

 good work. 



Prof. McLain. Will you please add to the good article, the good 

 article put up in attractive shape. 



THUKSDAY EVENING SESSION. 



JANUARY 23, 1890. 



The meeting was called to order by President Elliot. 



A musical selection was then rendered by the young ladies. 



President Elliot. I will say that this paper is prepared by an 

 amateur in Minneapolis, a young lawyer. He expected to be here 

 to-night, but on account of sickness in the family he could not 

 leave, and, being a particular friend of his, I have offered to fill his 

 place, but I assure you, I cannot do as well as he would be able 

 to do. 



GROWING HOLLYHOCKS. 

 By F. H. Carleton, Minneapolis. 



For an amateur to speak on any horticultural subject, in the 

 presence of some of the veteran horticulturists, who are members 

 of this society, seems presumptuous. As I glance over the names 

 of the members of this organization, I read those of many who 

 have made seed sowing and plant life a profound study for many 



