The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-08-20
horticultural Society Meeting.

horticultural Society met in their Hall on
Monday evening last, the 18th inst Pres
Hinsdale in the chair. After the usual prelim.
mary business, Mr. Brande, from the Commit
tee TO confer with County Agricultural soci.
ETY. As to matters of interest TO both societies,
reported as follows:
The Committee to whom was referred the
overture OF the Kenosha County Agricultural
society, Tor cooperation, by taking charge OF
| the horticultural department OF that Society,
| would respectfully report That they have
gwen the subject their attention, and have
suggested to the agricultural Society to elect
annually, the President and so MANY mem
| 0ers OF the Executive Commute OF the Hor-
| tlcultural Society as in their judgment ma
scen advisable, honorary members OF the X
| nosha Horticultural Society from which num-
Der Iney can always rely upon superior hor-
tlcultural Committee for their exhibitions =
and mat upon such election, the Kenosha Hor-
| tlcultural Society will reciprocate by eleciinp
| the President and CORRESPONDING number al
| members OF the Agricultural Society honora-
ny MISUNDERSTANDING the two societies in 9TH
/ er respects, as before A"
The report was adopted
The Secretary read letter from r. John
son, OF Palmyra, n. Y, distinguished horti-
culturist, expressing his opinion as to the ex.
cellence Of the different varieties of raspber.
ries.
letter from Hon. c. Durkee, Governor of
otsn, was read by the President, expressive
of his thanks upon being elected an honorary
member of the Kenosha Horticultural Society
and his qualification at the interest taken in
horticultural matters by the citizens of his
former home
The President read letter from Dr. Hatch.
of Sacramento, Cal, acknowledging his cleo
ton as an honorary member. Dr. Hatch
speaks in glowing language of the adaptation
of California to gardens and vineyards Fruits
of two zones are not unfrequently found side
by side. in perfection.
There was exhibited on the table of the so
ciety, EARLY Harvest" apples from the gar
den of Mr.. Bone. of this city.
The President exhibited the following: A
beautiful variety of egg plant; new variety
OF cucnmbers, nearly foot in lengt h, called
the Gen. Grant, (Which name it received in
England b,'fore Gen Grant was nominated
for the Presidency President Hinsdale re-
CARDS this variety of Gu lumber not only re
markably productive, bot the very best for
table use. Pres Hinsdlle also exhibited two
varieties OF potatoes, which were deemed
worthy of more general introduction among
agriculturists.
Mr.. Zetterstrom also exhibited new vori
ETY. OF potato, called the Rose" potato
which was planted on the 15th of Nav last
and is now well ripened.
DR.. Gatchel exhibited carrots. ruta baoas
&c
Several beautiful boQuets of flowers were
exhibited; among the exhibitors were Mrs +.
u Merrill, Mrs Hinsdale, Mrs. O'Farrell. Mr..
letterstrom, Mr. Rowland, &c.
M. Gait exhibited what appears to be new
of raspberries red and yellow, which
are just beginning to rpon, and whic h appear
to be prolific bearers. If these varieties
should prove What they now promise, they
WI be valuable acquisition, because the
VIII come into fruit after all other berries are
out of season.
Remark s. were made by the President, Dr..
O'Farrell, Mr. Brande and Others on the ne.
ce ssity OF a more punctual attendance of
members, and of a wider interest in the wei
fare of the Society
On motion, the Society adjourned for two
weeks