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President Smith said he had not shunned any duty imposed 

 upon him for the past sixteen years or more, and there was no 

 member of the society who considered it more important than 

 he to have an entomologist; but perhaps there were others who 

 might have more influence with members of the legislature, as 

 he was not a politician and not a good hand at log rolling. 



The motion was put by Vice President Sias and carried. 



The following communications were read: 



Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 19, 1885. 

 Dear Sir: I regret that your card requesting me to furnish 

 an article for the society was received so late that I am unable 

 to accede to it. I am much interested in the work, and only lack 

 of time deters me from sending something for the meeting. At 

 the next meeting, if desired, I will do what I can. 



Respectfully, 



Mrs. C. O. Van Cleve. 



Rochester, Minn., Jan. 19, 1885. 

 T. M. Smith : 



Dear Sir: Thanks for invitation to attend Horticultural 

 Society. Should be glad to do so, but not having received notice 

 before of its session and no program, have made other arrange- 

 ments, so that time will be wholly occupied for the coming week. 

 Hoping you will have a pleasant and profitable time, 

 I am yours with best wishes, 



M. W . Cook. 



REPORT OF GENERAL FRUIT COMMITTEE, ROCHES- 

 TER DISTRICT. 



The apple crop for 1884 was reasonably good. 



The fruit display at the Southern Minnesota fair of this city 

 in September last surpassed all former exhibits. The many new 

 seedlings brought out on that occasion are worthy of special 

 mention, particularly those by J. W. Hart, known as the "Brett 

 Seedlings." Wood of the latter seedlings on exhibition showed 

 perfect hardiness. Also the Waldron seedlings were much ad- 

 mired. The following six varieties of apples, in the order named, 

 are deemed worthy of cultivation for this locality: Wealthy, 

 Duchess, Elgin Beauty, Tetofsky, Juicy Streaked, Red Anis. 

 Hybrids — Whitney No. 20, Early Strawberry, Beach's Sweet. 

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