National Republican., 1876-03-08
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Meeting Of the Association Last Night
Matters Of Interest TO r. .uit-Rsissrs DIS

Meeting Of the Association Last Might
Matters Of Interest TO r. .uit-Rsissrs Dis
eufsed-
The March meeting OF the Po.omac Fruit
Growers Association was held yee.erday at the
Board of Trade rooms; Mr.. Gillingham in the
chair, DR.. ]. L. Snodgrass, secretary, and about
twenty i've members, including some ten or
twelve lsies, present. Before any business had
been transacted, eoEeEer, Jadge Gray, the pres
ident Of the association, entered end took the
chair. Among the noticeable features of this
meeting was the absence OF our cid correspond
ent, ID. s. Curtiss, esq. This wculd be lsmenta-
BILE but for the fact that his absence was caused
by his editorial duties upon the Maryland Farmer,
of which he nov has charge.
A Communication from the Cairo (IlL) Fruit
Basket Company, in regard to the superiority Of
their baskets and boxes, called forth quite dis
cussion, in which Col. Daniels, Judge Gray,
Prof. Rowland and others took part. The mat
ter was referred to select committee Of three,
consisting Of Judge Gray, Col. Daniels and Mr..
Hillman Troth.
DR.. Snodgrass, from the Centennial committee,
to whom was referred the matter Of the repre-
sentation Of the association at the Philadelphis
Exhibition, reported progress by the committee,
and, regarding the space which would probably
be necessary for the proper exhibition OF their
fruits, &c, asked Tor suggestions ana Information,
nation in the premises until the space wanted
could be known. After argument, on motion Of
Prof Thomas Taylor, the committee was in
structed to ask for
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFrY FEET SPACE.
Judge Gray thought it would be proper, mas
much as the association had been financially sue
cetsiul during the past year, to offer Potomac
Fruit Growers premium at the Centennial Ex-
hlbition.
A report from the committee to whom was re.
ferred the matter Of making floral culture a con.
stitutional requirement for membership was read,
and, amer DEBATE, the whole matter was inden-
nitely postponed.
FUNGI DISEASES IN FRUITS.
Prof. Rowland then made q few remarks upon
the fungi diseases in fruit, which he illustrated
upon the blackboard.
Prof. Thomas Taylor followed In a most in.
terestipg essay upon fungi diseases, illustrating
and by some beautiful water color drawings,
which he exhibited. His remarks throughout
were Doth Interesting and instructive; the lorna
tion, growth and development Of fungi explained
association the benefit of his knowledge theoret-
ically and practically, derived from long expe-
rience and study, regarding the proper preventive
against disease IN fruit and fruIt trees. Prot.
Brafnard followed Prof Taylor 10 remarks upon
tie same subject.
On motion Of Dr. Snowdep. II q. Rockwell, OF |
Anaccstia, ID. G., and Albert Chandler, of Sandy
SpriDgs. Mo-, were elected members OF the asso-
Gle tiCr, the former gentleman, who was present.
exhibiting the workings Of Improved praaing |
shesIs.
The exhibition sf fruIt then followed, Mr.. |
Tracy SEoHden showing sane tlae looking land /
as we can testify specimens of WIntsr
Paradise, Jsnnett and Smiths cider apples.
Notice was given by the president, J udge Cray, |
Prof. Taylor ard Mrs Newt would read essays /
upon the growth Of the cranberry. Toe associa. |
tim then adjourned.