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call it the "Duchess." It does seem that in our publications we 

 ought to conform to official names, but there is noting to prevent 

 us putting in the word "Duchess" in parenthesis. The new name 

 will gradually come into use; I suppose there is no question about 

 that. 



Mr. Kellogg : That is what I intended to suggest. 



Mr. Rasmussen : I don't want to make any suggestion but 

 to say something that occurred to me. During the fall the pre- 

 mium lists in our state and some of the neighboring states, which 

 always used to call it the "Duchess," have changed to "Olden- 

 berg." Once in a while they add the "Duchess" but I find it is 

 generally changed to "Oldenberg." 



Secretary Latham: I will put in the word "Duchess" in 

 parenthesis, in the printed fruit list, whether you make the mo- 

 tion or not. (Applause.) 



The President: Motion as it stands is that the word 

 "Duchess" be changed to "Oldenberg." All those in favor say 

 aye. Contrary no. The ayes have it and it is so ordered. Now, 

 what will you do with the report, as amended? 



Mr. Latham : I move its adoption. 



(Motion is seconded.) 



The President : It is moved and seconded that the report be 

 adopted as amended. 



Mr. Latham : I move that the variety of everbearing straw- 

 berry called the Americus be stricken from the list. 



(Motion is seconded.) 



The President: This motion is in order because the same 

 gentleman who moved the adoption of the report moved its 

 amendment. It is moved that the word Americus be stricken from 

 the list of everbearing strawberries. All those in favor say aye. 

 Contrary no. The ayes have it and it is so ordered. 



(The motion to adopt the report is voted on and carried.) 



The President: Is Mr. Reeves, of Waverly, present? Please 

 come forward, Mr. Reeves, we have called on you several times, 

 and you are the only gentleman from outside of the state we 

 haven't had an opportunity to meet and get acquainted with. Mr. 

 E. M. Reeves, of Waverly, Iowa. 



Mr. Reeves : I am glad to be with you once more ; I have 

 been in attendance at the Minnesota meetings many times. The 

 first time I was just a lad, and I remember the good time your 

 members gave me. I recognize the pictures on the wall as the 

 faces of those who were prominent then and others who came 

 into prominence later. Mr. Harris and Mr. Elliot, especially, 

 and Professor Green. They were three of those I especially re- 

 member when we held a meeting down near the river, in the old 

 market building, I believe. 



In the meetings since then I have felt the warmth of your 

 friendship in many ways. At this time I met some that I hadn't 

 seen for quite a number of years, and Mrs. Stager I want to 

 mention especially, who has been with us this time. I formed 



