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has been sent out to various members of the society, who un- 

 doubtedly by this time will have determined its merits. 



Minnesota No. 3, a June bearing strawberry, ranks among 

 the very best. It is being sent out as fast as it can be produced. 

 There are other varieties coming on which promise well. 



Minnesota No. 4 is a raspberry of great promise. It is 

 hardy and large and very productive. 



New residence of superintendent at State Fruit-Breeding Farm. 



Reports from Minnesota No. 1 (raspberry) are gratifying. 



Two varieties of everbearing raspberries are to be sent out 

 for trial as soon as enough stock is produced. They have as yet 

 not been given a number. 



Some excellent plums have been developed, the best vari- 

 eties of which are Nos. 6, 9, 10, 12 and 21. 



A number of excellent varieties of grapes are coming along 

 satisfactorily. 



Beside the above the superintendent has a number of prom- 

 ising gooseberries and currants. 



We found the station in good condition. It is wonderfully 

 well cultivated, and everything about the place indicates intelli- 

 gent and orderly administration. 



