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The value of various fruits in Ohio, with a knowledge of the differ- 

 ent names by which they are groM^n, being the principal object of the 

 Convention, the same was duly discussed by the members in attend- 

 ance during two days' session. 



A State Fruit Committee having before been appointed, some 

 changes were made of its members, and Professor J. P. Kirtland elect- 

 ed President. 



With a view to advance the objects of this Convention, as well as 

 of others of like nature, the following resolutions were passed : 



Resolved^ That this Convention, seeing the necessity of unity m 

 action among pomologists, recommend to the National Convention to 

 be convened at New- York, October 13th, 1848, the appointment of a 

 future National Convention, at a time suited to the attendance of del- 

 egates from State Conventions. 



Resolved, That we recommend to pomologists throughout the states, 

 the calling of State Conventions for the coming year, at such time as 

 will enable delegates to attend the National Convention without loss 

 of time or delay. 



In accordance with the above, the Ohio State Convention, after de- 

 ciding that its next Convention be held at Cincinnati, has left the time 

 of assembling for its president to name. 



In accordance, also, with the wishes of the members of the Con- 

 vention, a box of specimen fruits has this day been forwarded to No. 

 61 Broadway, New- York, for examination by members of the Na- 

 tional Convention. 



F. R. ELLIOT, 

 Secretary Ohio State Fruit Convention. 



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The Fruit Committee not being ready to report, the followmg dis- 

 cussion took place : 



The Dix Pear was taken up — five specimens presented by J. M. 

 Earle, of Worcester. 



Samuel Walker of Roxbury, said it was one of the best of pears, 

 but a tardy bearer, twelve or fifteen years elapsing after trees were 

 planted before they bore. He said it did not grow well on quince, 



