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baskets and cages of birds whose songs give an enlivening influence to all, does credit to 

 the ladies and gentlemen of this young and growing city of Humboldt. In fruit we find 

 good specimens of cherries, raspberries currants and gooseberries — also quite a number of 

 apples, peaches and nectarines, (on small limbs cut from trees,) indicating by their smooth 

 and healthv appearance an abundant crop of nice fruit in this vicinity. We would not 

 overlook the fine collection of vegetables on exhibition, prominent among which are the 

 very fine specimens of Irish potatoes. We would call the particular attention of the soci- 

 ety to some jars of peaches, being a seedling exhibibited by E. Stroznider, their very large 

 size and fine appearance indicate a valuable addition to our list of fine fruits. In conclu- 

 sion we would speak of some splendid specimens of late keeping apples on exhibition by 

 Dr. J. Stayman, viz : Ben Davis, Newtown, Pippin, Lawver, Ella Park, Willow Ting, 

 Limbertwig, Gilpin and Abraham, all in prime condition except the last two. 



TALK ABOUT FRUITS. 



The strawberry being taken up and discussed resulted in the Wilson being the best for 

 general cultivation. But this season all varieties and manner of cultivation proved almost 

 a failure. The plants in very many instances killed, whether covered or not, and those 

 •which were not, did not bloom. 



The discussion of the raspberry resulted in favor of the Miami or Mammoth cluster, 

 some few added the Doolittle, but the black caps were the only kind that would stand. 



The Kittatinny blackberry the ouly one hardy, all others winter-killed and worthless. 



The Houghton gooseberry much the best of any tasted here and very productive. 



The currant would not succeed unless heavily mulched or partially shaded from the 

 hot sun. 



The pear blight was thoroughly discussed but as usual resulted in general gas, each indi- 

 vidual having his own theory. The Flemish Beauty, Bartlett and the Beurre Clairgeau 

 were considered the best pears for profit aud general cultivation. The following resolu- 

 tions were offered by Mr. Brackett and adopted : 



Resolved, That the thanks of this Society are hereby tendered to the Kansas Pacific, the 

 L. L. & G. and the M., K. & T. Railroad Companies for reduction of fare to members 

 attending the meeting of this Society. 



Resolved, That the thanks of this Society are due and are hereby tendered to the citizens 

 of Humboldt for the generous manner in which they have extended their hospitality 

 during our session, and to the ladies of Humboldt our grateful thanks are especially ten- 

 dered for the tasteful and appropriate manner in which thej' have decorated the hall tor 

 our deliberation. 



Dr. J. Stayman then offered the following resolution which was adopted : 



Resolved, That this Society appoint three delegates to collect and exhibit Kansas fruits 

 next fall at the meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Philadelphia. 



Dr. W. M. Howsley, Dr. J. Stayman and Hon. J. C. Vincent were appointed the com- 

 mittee to exhibit the fruit at Philadelphia. The Society then adjourned to meet in their 

 regular annual session at Topeka, the second Tuesday of December next. 



Report on tbe IVild Goose Plum. 



By J. S. DowNEE, Kentuckt. 



We copy the following report on the Wild Goose Plum from the Transactions'of the 

 Thirteenth Biennial Term of the American Pomological Society. There has been much 

 •written concerning the origin and merits of this plum. We probably have in this report 

 from Mr. Downer, a correct account of it : 



''As this truit is now attracting considerable attention in various parts of the country, 

 and, as I first introduced it into Kentucky, and also several of the adjacent States, it will, 

 perhaps, not be improper, that I should state what I may know relative to its origin, his- 

 tory, qualities, etc. 



It was first brought to my notice by the late Mr. James Harvey, of Columbia, Tenn. 

 *bout the year 1850. In a letter to me, at that time, he gave me an account, as then 



