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cellent ; the latter not quite so large but much ear- 

 lier. Mr. Husmann speaks highly of it. The lona 

 being called for, produced a lengthy discussion and 

 a full interchange o-f opinion among the different 

 growers. The result appeared to be that, where 

 the Catawba succeeded the lona would possibly 

 prove valuable. Some vines had been winter-killed^ 

 others somewhat mildewed. One grower did not 

 think it as early as the Delaware. Buttles consid- 

 ered it superior to any native kind in flavor, but as 

 to hardiness not satisfactory. At Columbus, mil- 

 dewed badly, as did also Delaware and m.any others. 

 Miller, of Springfield, said lona, Israella, Adiron- 

 dac and Delaware suffered most* by mildew ; all 

 somewhat winter-killed. Morrison, of St. Clairs- 

 ville, was not favorable to the lona. Two years 

 planted in the vineyard were injuied. Knox, of 

 Penna., could not Siay anthing in favor of the lona, 

 and only spoke in answer to a request from the 

 Chair. It was no better, in flavor, than Catawba, 

 and mildewed somewhat with him. Bateham 

 thought it might succeed on the Lake Shore. Camp- 

 bell, of Delaware, doubted its hardiness. In favor- 

 able situations badly winter-killed ; small vines mil- 

 dewed this and last year. As to its earliness, it ri- 

 pened 10 days later than Delaware, last year, and 

 2 weeks later this season. Had ripened after Con- 

 cord and with Diana. Teas, of Richmond, Indiana, 

 had failed with it. Mildewed and winter-killed with 

 Imlay, of Zanesville. Other gentlemen who had 

 some slight experience with it gave the same report. 

 BusHNELL, from Dr. Grrant's gardens at lona, 

 stated that growers in their own section were graft- 

 ing over their Concords witb the lona, and consid- 

 ered it as hardy and free from mildew as that vari- 

 ety, (Concord. ) He considered it an early and pro- 

 ductive bearer, and hoped it would prove profitable 

 in the West. 



Ives' Seedling was next discussed, and reported 

 as being very reliable at Cincinnati, and made a 

 wine equal to Catawba, and good for the dessert. 

 Knox stated it was free from mildew, thrip never 

 disturbed it, and thought it would prove to be the 

 leading wine Grape of the country. All united in 

 praising it highly, especially for its wine-making 

 properties. Other kinds were then introduced and 

 had proven valuable with varying success. Whilst 

 some growers reported favorably of the Catawba 

 others, again, denounced its reliability. 



Afternoon Session. — Mr. Bennett read a com- 

 munication on the subject of the rot in G-rapes, and 

 blight on the Pear, attributing these diseases to elec- 

 tricity, and suggested placing iron conductors in the 

 vineyard and orchard; also to plant.on light gravelly 



soils. After considerable discussion an interchange 

 of opinion followed, on the various diseases ot plants 

 and the proper reraediesfor the same, especially the 

 use of sulphates. 



On the question of layering vines members were 

 generally of the opinion that the system was not to 

 be recommended. Bateham, of Painesville, then 

 related the method of preparing Grape cuttings 

 as practised by the vine-growers along the Lake 

 Shore, &c. 



The Committee on Wines reported several sam- 

 ples, but could only recommend one bottle as best, 

 viz. : — Ives' Seedling, from J. M. McCullough, of 

 Cincinnati. This was not only remarkably beauti- 

 ful in color, but contained the elements of a valua- 

 ble wine, with a delicious bouquet. 



After passing numerous resolutions of thanks to 

 their officers, citizens of the place, delegates from 

 other societies, &c., the session closed, and the mem- 

 bers separated for their homes, all apparently well- 

 pleased with the result of their meeting. 



FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT. 



The annual meeting of this Society was held at 

 Zanesville, Dec. 4th-6th. The attendane was quite 

 good, especially by the Nurserymen and Fruit-grow- 

 ers of that section of the State, which has long been 

 famous for its fine Apples, of which great quantities 

 were, in years past, shipped in flat boats down the 

 Ohio river to Southern markets. The display of 

 Apples, at this meeting, embraced 400 plates, and 

 150 distinct varieties. There were also some Pears, 

 Grapes, and Native Wines on the tables. 



Much discussion was had on Apples, their adapta- 

 tion to different soils, &c. Also on Grapes, espe- 

 cially the Io7ia, the vines of which have not grown 

 as well as was anticipated, in central and southern 

 Ohio. Pears, Blackberries, Raspberries and Straw- 

 berries were also discussed. The blight in Fruit 

 Trees and mildew on Grape-vines occupied all the 

 spare time of the meeting without leading to any 

 more definite results than usual. 



The annual Report of Transactions of the Society 

 will shortly be published and sent to the members ; 

 persons wishing their names to be enrolled as such 

 have only to send the fee, $1, to the Secretary. 



The next annual meeting of the Society is to be 

 held at Sandusky. One or more summer meetings 

 will probably be held under the management of the 

 Committee ad-interim. 



Committee. — Wm. Heaver, Cincinnatti; Austin 

 Scott, Toledo ; A. B. Buttles, Columbus ; N. L. 

 Wood, Smithfield. 



