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market, and home consumption are raised. A little beyond we came to 

 the dairy. Numerous fences could be seen everywhere, and in the incis- 

 ures were observed many animals of the most valuable breeds, of all ages; 

 some only a month old, or less, while others were observed to be occupied 

 by only one, and by the roars that were heard and the dust that they threw 

 into the air, we became satisfied that he was master there. 



Going a little beyond we came to the other nursery — that is, the deer 

 nursery. In an inclosure of about two acres were more than a dozen Cali- 

 fornia deer. Here were some very young, so young that they could scarcely 

 get about and cared but little for the presence of the party, while the others 

 by their side, with horns measuring not less than two feet long, with many 

 prongs, stood guard over them, and none of the party did care to enter, and 

 were well satisfied of having the chance to peep through the fence. The 

 fact of the deer being fed with pumpkins aroused General Vallejo's admi- 

 ration, and he said: " In olden times we killed these fellows, for the mount- 

 ains seemed to be full of them, now they are domesticated and reared at 

 home; to you it may not seem strange, but it certainly does to me." Near 

 these fences inclosing the deer were two rows of cherry trees. We having 

 been driven between them, halted in front of the largest tree of the lot, and 

 Mr. Allen said: " Now you see before you the largest cherry tree of Califor- 

 nia. That tree one season bore seven hundred and fifty pounds of cherries." 

 Several of the visitors drew a long breath with gratification of having seen 

 what had been their good fortune to see. 



A little beyond these huge cherry trees we came to the Bidwell mansion, 

 the home of General John Bidwell. The lawns were beautifully and 

 tastefully arranged, and the air seemed to be filled with perfume from the 

 numerous sweet-scented flowers. After having been driven through the 

 many drives of the place, we were taken back to the hotel; it was then 

 getting dark. As we left the carriage the driver pleasantly said, " You 

 did not see all; half a day is not enough." His remarks were full of truth, 

 for we had only ridden through part of one man's property. 



EVENING SESSION. 



THE GOVERNOR'S REPLY. 



The Secretary read the following letter: 



Sacramento, California, November 21, 1888. 



Ellwood Cooper, President; B. M. Lelong, Secretary; care of Fruit Growers' Convention, Chico, 

 California: 



It is a source of great regret that your most kind message, addressed to the Governor, 

 came during his absence from the office, as I know how earnest he is in all matters con- 

 cerning the development of the State, and particularly that important branch represented 

 by your association, a branch that is destined to add untold wealth to the State; and how 

 gladly he would have recognized personally your high appreciation of the interest he 

 has always taken in your success, an interest which 1 can assure you is of the sincerest 

 and most disinterested character. I will take great pleasure in conveying to the Governor 

 the high compliment extended in your message. 



M. D. BO RUCK, Private Secretary. 



