Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-18
Aner1lOON,

The society INST again at 2 O'CLOCK with full at
tenda nce and took up the order Of business per
adiou rnment. The first paper was an article on
APPLE TREE BLOSSOMS
by Mr.. George P. PETER, of Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Mr. PETER sent regrets in letter at not being able
to attend the meeting, and enclosed his essay which
YVES read by Secretary Hollister.
Mr.. PETER divided his subject into five heads,
viz: First, their date Of opening; econd, What
varieties mature simultaneously? third, What varie-
fourth, What varieties should be planted together
for mutual perfection In fertilizing processes9
fh what varieties have the greatest power to resist
spring frosts and winds?
Mr.. PETER cited the date of blooming of several
varieties and stated it as his experience that the
late hloomers were more perfect than thoee which
bloonned early, snd that they arrived at maturity
quite as early. In regard to the second division he
stated that ie impossible to determine what var
ieties would bloom simultaneously, some parts Of
his orchard are high and others low; some places
covered with snow two feet deep while others were
bare. Where the ground bare the trees COM
menced TO bud several days in advance of others In
the orchard.
As to the third question Mr.. PETER continued, that
the flowers on the early blooming trees were per-
feet as those on the later trees the same kinds but
they were afterwards scalded or burned:
In regard to the fourth question MIR. PETER said,
plsnttogeher those varieties which will bloom at the
same time.
As to the fifth, all these that have very short pistis
and hollow petals, as they shield the embryo and
protect from the cold and winds. such for instance
as the Fourth of July, Wealthy, Farnuse and others
that have such forms or are so constructed.
VOTE OF THANKS.
At the conclusion of the reading of this paper 1t
was moved that the thanks CT the society be for
warded to Mr.. PETER, and that he be requested to
continue the examination of apple blossoms and
port the result Cf his Investigations at the next
meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously.
This was followed by Mrs. O. o. Van Cleve of
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SHRUBS AND FERNS
commencing by review of the many beautiful
shrubs noticed in Colorado In her recent VISIT The
speaEe spoke Of the Towering raspberry Of that re-
giop, stating that the shrub it grows completely
covered with snow white blossoms, and is very
beautiful. The Towering season, which is very
long, is succeeded by the fruit which Is similar to
the ordinary raspberry in appearance, but more
like the mulberry in taste
Mrs. Van Cleve advocated the cultivation of some
of the beautiful shrubs growing in our own woods,
which might be used to advantage in the decoration
of our lawns.
At the conclusion of the reading it was moved
that HRS Van Cleve be elected life member of the
society. Tee election unanimous and Mrs. Van
Ceve was congratulated by President Harris in
neat speech.
EvERGREFNs FOR THE PRAIRIEs.
Mr. G. W Fuller, of Litchfeld, Minnesota, read
carefully prepared article entitled "Evergreens for
the Prairies, in which he gave valuable nfor-
nation concerning the hardness rapdity Of growth
and beauty OF the different varieties of evergreens
which are successfully grown in this state giving his
experience With trees in the last ten years. Mr. Full
lers article caE ed considerable discussion as sever
al me mbers of the society held views differing from
bis and it clearly proven that what may thrive
in one part of the state may fail in another.
PLUMs.
Plutns called for next, and were served by M
]. Underwood, of Lske City, in exhaustive ad-
Dress which also caused discussion and led to
the experience Of several others being related. This
was the last paper Of the afternoon and was follow
ed by Mr.. Pierce of Mnnetonka, who, as one of the
members of tie committee on Seeding apples, made
his report he said he had not found apple equal
TO the Baldwin.
The question, "Where shall we draw the line be-
tween agriculture and horticulture?~ was then taken
up ana discussed pro and con, and the following mo-
ton was Of last offered: Resolved, that We acknow-
edge the occupation of market gardeners and all
private gardeners as a part of horticultuture and
include the growing of vegetables herbs and plants
as we'll as fruits and flowers each and all as entitled
to our attention and consideration.
After taking three votes the resolution was adopted
by majority of one. Adjourned to z O'Clock.