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REPORT : 



In ra:ikin(T a report on the first Exhibition of Fruits by this Society, the 

 Committee feel the delicacy of their position, and the extreme difficulty 

 in deciding so as to give universal satisfaction. They will endeavor to 

 confine themselves to facts in which there was no difference of opinion, 

 and discharge their duties with impartiality. 



The seedling strawberry exhibited, by Mr. Mottier, was originated by 

 himself from the seeds of the Hudson. It is, therefore, a Western fruit, 

 and deserves particular notice. The berry is large and splendid in appear- 

 ance, resembling botii the Hudson and Keen's Seedling ; its flavor is de- 

 licious, and as a bearer it ranks fully as high as either Hoveys' or Keen's 

 Seedling. 



Hoveys' Seedling, exhibited by Mr. Jackson, was the largest specimen 

 exhibited. This is a superior variety, of great repute in the East, rich in 

 flavor and beautiful in appearance. Mr. J. also exhibited Keen's Seed- 

 ling, a celebrated English variety, large and handsome, and of rich flavor, 

 but a little inferior to Hoveys' Seedling. These two varieties were ex- 

 hibited both by Mr. Jackson and Mottier ; the specimens by the latter 

 were rather inferior in size. The Committee consider Mottier's Seedling, 

 Hoveys' Seedling, and Keen's Seedling, as the three best varieties culti- 

 vated in this vicinity, and may all three be well termed premium straw- 

 berries. 



Two specimens of the La Grange strawberry were presented, one by 

 Mr. Mottier and one from the garden of Rev. Mr. Bingham, of Mount 

 Auburn. This variety was introduced from France, by Capt. Allen, of 

 the U. S. Navy, to New York, and to this city by Ur. Mosher. Though 

 of small size, it is of high, delicious flavor, and, to the taste of some, 

 preferable to the other varieties. We recommend its culture, and are 

 glad to know that several members are trying to raise new varieties from 

 its seed, that may combine many good qualities. 



Pine Apple strawberries were presented by Mr. George Hill, of Mill 

 Creek, and Mr. Mottier, of Delhi. They were large, of beautiful ap- 

 pearance ; pale red color ; long necks ; rather acid, but good bearers. 

 Other specimens of the above named varieties were presented by Mr. 

 Bush and Mr. Berry, of Kentucky. 



The Committee have found it very difficult to determine the true names 

 and synonyms of cherries, so little attention, comparatively speaking, has 

 been paid here to the culture of the new and finer varieties. Mr. V. 

 Walker, of Mount Auburn, and Mr. F. M. Meline, of Butler county, 

 each presented specimens of what the Committee believe to be the Black 

 Eagle of Mr. Knight, of England. Mr. Walker's were the finest and 

 largest. Last year these cherries were sold in market in April, and the 

 product of one of Mr. W.'s trees yielded $28. The specimens exliihited 

 were of good size, rich flavor, very juicy and delicious, and decidedly the 

 best shown this sea.son. The committee recommend its general cultiva- 

 tion, as one of the earliest and best of cherries. 



Beautiful specimens of the Black Tartarian cherry were exhiljitcd by 

 Capt. J. C. Culberston and Mr. P. Grandin, not quite ripe. This cherry 

 enjoys the highest reputation in Europe and in the Atlantic States. The 

 tree is of rapid, upright growtii, a prodigious bearer; fruit large, beauti- 

 ful, and of good flavor. A most excellent cherry for the table or for 

 market. 



