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noon train, and that I am not yet advised of the order of exer- 

 cises that will be followed during the session, but this afternoon 

 we shall be able to learn something more definite as to what has 

 been done in this regard. Members of that association have no 

 doubt received his circular. I would state here that Mr. Inger- 

 soll and Mr. Fairchild, from the committee appointed with refer- 

 ence to fair grounds, would be glad to meet any present during 

 the time they remain in the city, or at any other time, and con- 

 sult with them in regard to that matter. They would be glad 

 to arrange for a time when they could meet with us and explain 

 what they are attempting to do. I hope we may reach a thorough 

 understanding as to what is for the best with regard to our future 

 home for these societies. 



Mr. D. W. Ingersoll. I am very gladCapt. Blakeley has men- 

 tioned the subject, and we will be very glad to meet with you at 

 any time and explain the matter. 



President Smith. We are willing to dispense with the order of 

 exercises of the Horticultural Society and allow you any time you 

 may wish to devote to that subject. 



Mr. Ingersoll. I think we had better not have the time an- 

 nounced at present, but we will arrange in regard to it. 



The balance of the forenoon was devoted to the arrangement 

 of exhibits and informal work, and a recess was taken till 2 

 o'clock p. M. 



The room fitted up specially for the use of the society is Xo. 

 16, located on tjie third floor of the capitol building. The exhi- 

 bition of fruits, of samples of amber cane sugar and syrup, though 

 not large, was attractive and contained many excellent speci- 

 mens, especially of Minnesota apples, rendering the exhibit 

 specially attractive and indicating very plainly that fruit grow- 

 ing may be carried on with success and profit in the Northwest. 



Following is a partial list of the exhibits: J. H. Ackerman, 

 Young America, Eumelan grapes; C. L. Smith, Minneapolis, 

 "White Star potatoes; Northrup, Braslau & Co., Minneapolis, 

 large collection of field, garden and tree seeds: J. S. Harris, La 

 Crescent, winter seedling apples for Lewis Lilley, La Crescent; 

 James Wright, Minnesota City, seedling aj)ples; Truman M. 

 Smith, St. Paul, Isabella, Maxatawney, Catawba, Diana, Oporto 

 and other varieties of the grape; Lewis Seutler, Carver, seedling 

 grapes; A. W. Latham, Excelsior, M. Pierce, Minneapolis, and 

 Peter M. Gideon, Excelsior, Wealthy apples; Knight Whipple, 

 Northome, eight varieties of beans, two varieties of sweet corn, 



