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STATE HOETICULTUEAL SOCIETY. 
A synopsis of the report of the committee on fruits on exhibition shows 
several fine collections upon the tables, including those of G. J. Kellogg, 
Jenesville, 17 varieties; Dr, J. Ozanne, Jr., Kacine, 20 varieties; J. S. 
Stickney, Wauwatosa, 10 varieties ; A. G. Tuttle, Baraboo, 10 varieties; 
M. L. Twining, Brodhead, two varieties; A. E. Elmore, Green Bay, one 
variety; also a fine collection of apples and eleven varieties of grapes, taken 
from the exhibition tables last fall, packed loQ|^ly in boxes and buried 
in the bottom of the cellar of the Secretary. This fruit was in a fine state of 
preservation, except its earthy flavor, but it is a hint to those who would 
preserve autumn fruits. There were also some fine imitation fruits on ex¬ 
hibition from Hovey & Co., Chicago, which were allowed by all to be most 
wonderful counterfeits, “beyond the pictures,” but at prices forbidding “by 
the bushel for family use.” 
On motion of J. C. Plumb, the Society adopted the following : 
Whereas, The fruit growing interest of this state is one of great and grow¬ 
ing concern to the health and wealth of our people, and as such demands all 
possible fostering care and support; and 
Whereas, This society is accumulating a large amount of valuable horticul- 
tur51 information of general interest, and beyond the power of its funds to 
publish ; therefore. 
Resolved, That we, the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, do most ear- 
nestlj request the Legislature of this State, to grant aid to enable our pub¬ 
lishing committee to issue a volume of transactions. 
The Society adjourned, with a general expression of good feeling. 
