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“ Cherries.—The Heart and Bigarreau varieties are very tender and 
require the same care and attention as peaches. The Dukes and Morellos 
are more hardy and the germ of the bud does not start as early as in the 
'tender varieties. The Mayduke and Plumstone Morello are among the 
best. I saw last season only two varieties of apricots that fruited. They 
were the Moorpark, a very fine large fruit, and the purple or black 
apricot about as large as the horse plum. This fruit needs the same 
protection as the peach. Isabella and Catawba grapes also require pro¬ 
tection on account of the late spring frosts. The Clinton variety gene¬ 
rally does well. It is hardy and does not demand protection. 
“ Only a few kinds of gooseberries succeed here on account of the 
mildew. The Houghton Seedling, one of the best varieties, avoids this 
and does well. I raise the white and red Antwerp raspberries success¬ 
fully. The Fastolf and Franconia canes freeze down in the winter. 
“ Almost all kinds of currants do well with a little attention. 
“Of strawberries, the English Scarlet, Hovey’s Seedling and McAvoy’s 
Seedling succeed the best. 
“ Truly yours, 
George P. Pfeffer.” 
To Albert C. Ingham, Esq., 
Sec. of the Wis. State Ayr. Society. 
Second best and largest variety of plums; E. B. Quiner, Watertown. 82. 
QUINCES. 
Best twelve quinces ; John Bell, Gardner’s Prairie. 82. 
GRAPES. 
Best exhibition of grapes ; E. W. Edgerton, Summit. 83. 
Second best exhibition of grapes ; D. Blodgett, Beloit. 82, 
MELONS. 
Best exhibition of melons ; E. F. Weld, Palmyra. $2. * 
PAINTINGS.—No. of Entries, 4. 
Judges — Gen. William B. Smith, Mineral Point, Chairman.. 
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Best crayon drawing ; Mrs. E. J. Mosely, Oak Grove. 81. 
Best oil painting ; A. M. Morrison, Fort Atkinson. 81. 
