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Mr. Lawton reiterated that it was not rose bugs — that none 

 were to be seen there. 



CHERRIES FROM lONA. 



Mr. Fuller exhibited 18 very fine varieties of cherries from Dr. 

 Grant's garden on the island of lona, on the Hudson, near .Peeks- 

 kill. Mr. Fuller gave short sketches of the history and quality 

 of the various sorts, which were not only very interesting but 

 instructive. The kind called "Gov. Wood cherry" was spoken 

 of as the finest of all the new varieties. Nearly all the Bigarreau 

 varieties are too sweet for cooking. 



THE WHITE ALPINE STRAWBERRY. 



Mr. Fuller then showed a basket of White Alpine strawberries, 

 a new seedling, but much like if not identical with the original. 

 It is well enough to cultivate them for variety, and for late pro- 

 duction, but the fruit is small, and the vines not productive. 



SEEDLING GOOSEBERRY. 



Mr. Carpenter exhibited a specimen of a new seedling goose- 

 berry, orginated upon Staten Island, which grows free, so far, 

 from mildew. 



Gooseberries and currants are to be exhibited and fully dis- 

 cussed at the next meeting, when this new seedling will be 

 reported upon by a Committee. 



LONG ISLAND POTATOES. 



John G. Bergen exhibited specimens of Long Island potatoes, 

 of large size and nearly ripe, of this year's growth. He stated 

 that the crop was very fine this year, and is now coming into 

 market in great abundance. 



VISIT TO PROF. MAPES'S FARM. 



John G. Bergen read the report of the committee which visit- 

 ed Prof. Mapes's farm last week. The report speaks in the high- 

 est terms of the manner in which that farm is managed by Mr. 

 Quinn, the foreman, and its great productiveness. 



Adjourned. 



H. MEIGS, Secretary. 



July 9, 1860. 

 Present — ^60 members. Thomas McElrath, Corresponding 

 Secretary of the Institute in the chair. 



