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MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Sauk Rapids Trial Station. 



MRS. JENNIE STAGER, SUPT. 



We had a very cold and backward spring and even now 

 (June 13th) the ground here (clay) is cold and vegetation comes 

 along slowly. Luckily for us, however, fruit blossoms coming 

 so slowly were not struck by the usual jack frost, who generally 

 waits until everything is blooming and then strikes, not one night, 

 but several in succession, until all our hopes of a generous har- 

 vest are blighted. At this time the plum trees are loaded with 



Mrs, Stager's grandson aniong the tulips— against a background of No. 4 raspberries, 

 apples, plums and evergreens, planted five years ago. 



the promise of fruit, also currants, gooseberries and strawberries. 

 The strawberries, No. 935, sent me by Mr. Charles Haralson 

 from the University Farm, are extra strong, hardy looking plants 

 and are doing nicely. 



We had a very large apple crop last fall, so of course do not 

 expect to have as many this year ; still the trees look good for a 

 smaller crop. 



Flower plants are also loaded with buds, and the white and 

 red rosa rugosas, sent by Prof. Cady last year, have each a beau- 

 tiful double rose on them and look as proud of them as I am. 



Potatoes and all vegetables are backward, but still they 

 are coming. 



