No. 129. 583 



Mr. Richard G. Pardee, of Palmyra, Wajne county, said that 

 it was desirable to have a kind of gooseberry that never mildews. 

 Houghton's Seedling is one of them. It requires no pruning and 

 no mulching, yet produces enormously an oblong berry which is 

 superior in flavor to all but Crompton's Queen Sheba. I cover 

 the ground with hog manure. 



Mr. Fleet. — We have a gooseberry up the Hudson river which 

 never mildews ; the berry is of rather an oblong shape. 



Mr. Pardee presented glass jars of peaches and currants pre- 

 served after a peculiar method by Mrs. Wm. R. Smith, of Mace- 

 don, Morris Whites and another. Members on tasting them 

 thought them good, having more of the natural color and flavor 

 than other preserves. 



On motion of the chairman, the thanks of the club were unan- 

 imously voted to Mr. Pardee. 



On motion of Mr. George Dickey, the Whortleberry was adopt- 

 ed as a subject for next meeting, to which were added the beet, 

 carrot and parsnip. 



Seeds were distributed. Grafts from Mr. Pell, of Pelham, of a 

 seedling apple in his orchard, which has the peculiarity of bear- 

 ing its apples on the extreme ends of the branches. 



Mr. Willson's Charter Oak grapes and vines wer« at the club. 

 They can be obtained at 579 Grand street. ^ 



Subjects for next meeting : Wortleberry, beet, carrot and par- 

 snip. 



The club adjourned to Tuesday next at noon. 



H. Meigs, Secretary. 



