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_ Seeretary’s Porner, 
ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY.—There have been a large number of vol- 
umes added to our library since the beginning of the year, the 
titles of which will, probably, be published in the next number of 
the “ Horticulturist,’ and we hope to have space in the later numbers 
for this year to make extracts from them of such topics as are of. 
value to horticulturists in Minnesota. 
A CORRECTION.—In the biography of Mr. J.S. Grimes, appearing 
on the first page of the last (May) number, Mr. Grimes is made to 
appear asa relative of “Little Horse Harry.” This is a provoking 
blunder on the part of, first, the typesetter, who can hardly be ex- 
cused, as the copy was typewritten; neither does the proof reader 
desire to shirk the responsibility of such an error, as everybody 
knows this gallant revolutionary officer was “Light Horse Harry,” 
one of the most noted military characters of that era in history. 
SECRETARY RANDALL’S LETTER.— 
Please note carefully the Jetter in this issue from the secretary of 
the State Agricultural Society, Mr. E.W. Randall. Heis taking hold 
in earnest to make the next fair a success, and we believe he should 
and will receive the support of every good citizen of the state in his 
work. Look over the list and see what you have to take or send 
and plan to be represented at the next state fair. It should be the 
cleanest fair ever held in the state, as liquor selling within a mile 
of the grounds and pool selling were both abolished by the last 
legislature. This is what we want, and let us show it by our acts. 
AMATEUR FRUIT GROWING.—I wish to call special attention to 
Prof. S. B. Green’s work on Minnesota fruitsentitled “Amateur Fruit 
Growing.” This work is written from a practical standpoint, with 
reference to its application to that interest in Minnesota. It is a 
very good and safe guide to this industry in our state and should 
without fail be found on the table of every fruit grower, amateur 
aes eal ‘ate, The price is low— 
