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The following paper was then read by Mr. Underwood: ‘‘ A 
Woman’s Experience with Small Fruits,” by Mrs. Anna B. 
Underwood, Lake City. (See index. ) 
Mr. Sampson: I move that a vote of thanks be extended to 
_Mrs. Underwood for her very interesting paper. 
Motion carried. A discussion then ensued. 
Vice President Wedge: We shall have to cut this discussion 
short and go on with the program. We will now listen to the 
reading of a paper on strawberry culture, 
The secretary then read the following paper : ‘‘ Strawberry 
Culture,” by John Little, of Granton, Ontario. (See index.) 
The following paper was then read: ‘‘Raspberry Farming”; 
by P. H. Perry, Excelsior, Minn. (See indez.) 
The society then listened to the following paper: ‘‘ Business 
Management in Small Fruits,” by M. A. Thayer, Sparta, Wis. 
(See index.) 
At the conclusion of this long and interesting paper Mr. 
Thayer was heartily applauded. A long discussion followed. 
Vice President Wedge: I am pleased to note such an inter- 
esting discussion on this subject, andif there is nothing further 
to be said, We will pass on to the next subject on the program. 
The society then listened to the reading of the following 
paper: ‘‘Grape Growing in Minnesota,” by M. M. Frisselle, 
Excelsior. (See index) 
Mr. 8. Cole Doughty: As my father is unable to be present 
with you, he has asked me to read the paper which he has pre- 
pared for this session. 
Mr. Doughty then'read the following paper, ‘‘An Amateur’s 
Success with Grapes,” by Samuel Doughty, Lake City. (See 
index. ) 
The paper was listened to with much attention. 
Mr. Harris: I move that the paper by Mr. Daniel Buck, 
Mankato, on ‘‘Grapes” be received and filed for publication. 
Motion carried. (See index.) 
Mr. Harris: I will file my report on grape insects and dis- 
eases for publication. (See index. ) 
Mr. Sampson: I wish to offer the following resolution in re- 
gard to the size of strawberry boxes and grape baskets. 
Vice-President Wedge: The society will please listen to Mr. 
Sampson’s resolution. 
Mr. Sampson: Itis this: ‘‘Resolved, that the society recom- 
mends the adoption of a uniform size in berry boxes and grape 
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