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STATE HOETICULTUEAL SOCIETY. 
seem the rule. Has a Fruit-Grower’s Association, which tried to find a remedy, 
and have f jund that trees they bought for Astrachan, Golden Rus.set, &c., as 
hardy, proved to be spurious, and the trees have died. D. Huntley, of the 
same county, reports much discouragement, but some varieties all right, as 
Tallman, Saxton, (or Fall Stripe), Golden Russet, Astrachan, Duchesse, Fa- 
meuse. The first four especially fine, smooth, no black limbs, and answer all 
the conditions of a perfect tree. 
Vernon county (report by Charles Waters,) says the first effort was by 
planting seed in 1848, not one-tenth now in healthy condition, and few of 
good fruit. Of a lot of choice trees planted in 1860, Illinois trees, but few 
left. Then Rochester trees came in favor ; but now they want home grown 
trees On the high lands, above the early and late frost line, are the best 
fruit trees, in fact a success there. 
Pierce County—by M. D. Proctor, River Falls.—Many trees set, but few 
succeed. The Crabs do well, also the Duchesse, Fameuse, Astrachan, St. 
Lawrence and Sweet Pear. Xo success with the pear, plum or cherry yet. 
Two seedling apples standing on the northwest side of a mound have borne 
well the last two years, seem hardy, fair fall apples, soil sandy loam on white 
sand. The small fruits do well. 
Green Lake County—by M. H. Powers, Hartford.—No large cultivators of 
fruit, or especial care of trees outside of the villages; but the healthy ap¬ 
pearance and large size of our trees is often the subject of remark by visitors 
from other parts of the State. The grape does remarkably well, and the 
marsh cranberry is receiving great attent’on at present. 
Mr. G. N. Smith, of Berlin, says the valley of the Fox is probably as well 
adapted to fruit growing as any portion of the State. Soil generally sandy 
loam, resting on red clay sub-soil, which seems just right for the different 
species of fruit. A top-dressing of this clay renders the lightest sand very 
productive. The list recommended by the Society all do well, and some 
others. The Flemish Beauty Pear is partially successful. 
The grape is very successful. The Concord has been considered the grape 
for this region, but in the past two years the Delaware has ripened suj0&- 
ciently to make good wine. It is undoubtedly the best wine grape, and will 
yield per acre equal with the Concord ; yet the latter will hold In public 
favor, from its vigor and early bearing. I grow good Catawbas by protection 
from early frosts, and letting them hang on the vines. We count the Iona, 
Disraelli, and Allens, about ten days later than the Delaware, and rather 
tender. Latitude about 44. Average temperature for June, July and Aug¬ 
ust, 66 ® the past year, probably six to ten degrees below the average of 
seasons. 
Mr. E. A. Roby, Burlington, Racine County—Fruit trees have been largely 
planted and through many discouragements the interest is increasing, and it 
is found a paying business. In 1866 one man refused $3,000 for his apple 
crop, but sold them at an advance on that. Orchards bear as well as in Isew 
