b TRANSACTIONS OF THE SOCIETY. 



3d. The best ditto, for Long Island, New Jersey. 



4th. The best ditto, for the latitude and climate of Philadelphia. 



We believe it is generally conceded that apples, as well as other fruits, 

 succeed best when grown in regions near, and in soils similar to that in 

 which they originated. This at least is true with some varieties. For 

 instance, the Baldwin is most perfect in Massachusetts ; the Newton 

 Pippin on Long Island, New Jersey, and many other varieties flourish 

 best in particular locations. New beginners are often deceived by select- 

 ing varieties from catalogues for cultivation, that are very highly esteemed 

 in other sections of the country ; but a few years of experience admonish 

 them that they have attempted to raise varieties, which, however good 

 they may be in their own latitude, are not worthy the time and labor 

 bestowed upon them here and elsewhere. 



The Northern Spy was first exhibited in our Rooms, June 1, 1844. It 

 was sent from Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, nurserymen of Rochester, N. 

 Y. The size of the fruit large ; flavor fine ; color beautiful. The com- 

 mittee say " we know of no variety of the apple superior, if in all respects 

 equal (at this season of the year) to the Northern Spy." Messrs. Ellwan- 

 ger & Barry say of it, in their letter to the President, " it is a native of 

 Western New York, the original tree having produced numbers of suckers 

 that are now bearing the identical fruit. It is esteemed here one of the 

 best fruits of the season. The tree is one of the most vigorous and hand- 

 some growers, and bears abundantly." 



The White Seek-no-further was exhibited by B. V. French, of Braintree, 

 December 14th, 18 14. It was considered by the committee as worthy a place 

 in every good collection ; if not the best, it is one of the best of the season. 

 This fine variety is from Flushing, and although exhibited before, has not 

 become very common among us. Mr. French has been at great expense 

 in collecting together and cultivating a great variety of apples and pears, 

 having at least 200 varieties of the former on his farm. In thus testing 

 so many varieties, he has been doing much service to the Society, for 

 which he will be held in grateful remembrance. 



The Mother Apple was sent to the Society by Calvin Haskell, of Har- 

 vard, Mass., in December, 1842. It is supposed to have originated on the 

 farm of General Gardiner, of Bolton, Mass. It is highly esteemed in that 

 neighborhood; in eating from November to February; shape similar to 

 that of the Baldwin ; of a deeper red ; flesh yellowish ; flavor very rich. 



The 20 oz. Pippin, was received from George Howland, of New Bed- 

 ford. This fruit was raised on his farm in Cayuga County, N. Y. ; the color 

 green, striped with red ; flavor excellent. Considering the size, color, and 

 flavor, this variety will rate with the best. 



Among very numerous contributors of new apples from various sources, 

 we cannot refrain from making mention of one who has been well known 



