36 THE CONNECTICUT POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 



The second session of the meeting opened at 1.30 with an 

 increased attendance, nearly every seat in the hall being occu- 

 pied. A lively interest was shown in the various features of 

 the excellent program. 



After calling the meeting to order, President Eddy said: 

 The first thing on our program this afternoon is one of the 

 reports which was not given this forenoon. We will now 

 have the report of the committee on new fruits, by Mr. Harvey 

 Jewell, chairman. 



Report of Committee on New Fruits. 



Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : It is a matter of 

 regret that your committee on new fruits has l^een able to 

 test but few new varieties during the past season, and these 

 in but two classes, viz : strawberries and plums : and these 

 perhaps not strictly new, but of varieties which I believe have 

 not yet been reported upon to this Societ}-. 



The few notes I have to present are mainly the results of 

 my limited observation, aided by some information from out- 

 side sources. 



Among the strawberries of recent introduction, and which 

 I saw last season on spring-set plants, are Springdale, Gibson. 

 Marie, and Superior. While one cannot judge as to real 

 value from these few scattering specimens, a little idea may 

 iDe formed regarding the color, firmness, and flavor. 



Springdale seems to be the earliest of these, a shapely 

 berry of good color and flavor, and promising. 



Gibson is the one which, if predictions concerning it are 

 fulfilled, is to displace the Marshall, as it is claimed to be 

 equal to that fine variety in all respects, and far more pro- 

 ductive. It is shapely and attractive in appearance, lighter 

 in color than Marshall, and truly of very fine flavor. 



Marie is one of the more recent introductions which is to 



