St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-22

or eight thousand the coming season.
The small fruits on the state farm had
done well. Especially was this true of his
strawberries. He extended 10 the society a
cordial invitation 10 spend a day with him
on the farm during the fruiting season,
bringing with them their families.
In recapitulation the professor said he
had 1913 different varieties of fruits. In
answer TO question the professor recon-
mended the absolute abandonment of the
soft varieties of wheat. He had found the
pure Scotch fife the very best and giving
the best results. he advised the farmer to
go as far north as possible, away up in
Manitoba. just as far north as wheat grows.
TO get seed wheat. Not only wheat, but
oats and barley. also potatoes. The spring
wheat will soon deteriOrate into winter
wheat, If sOwn year after year upon the
same ground. He said that in the spring
he expected TO get heads of all the domestic
animals on the experimental farm. for the
benefit OF the farmers sons who wish to
become cultured upon the technics Of stock
raising. The finance committee was given
until this morning to report.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
A. W. Sias and J. NJ. Underwood were
appointed tellers. and an informal ballot
was taken for the purpose of nominating
plcSlucblr AcSulilllS a. lO4iONS-
A. W. Sias. $500. { c. l.. Smith,. /
Truman NJ. Smith. is Knight whipple.
Wyman Elliot. VI. Pierce. ...... i
J. S. Harris. ........lS
Truman VI. Smith asked to withdraw in
favor OF Wyman Elliot, and Mr.. Elliot
favored Mr.. Smiths reelection. but upon
motion the secretary was instructed TO cast
the ballot of the society for Wyman Elliot.
The secretary was next elected, 5. ID.
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two terms, proving the choice. J.. L.
Grimes was elected treasurer; \. w. Sias.
first vice president; E. Ii. 5. Dart, second
vice president; G.. w. Fuller, third vice
president; VI. Cutler. fourth vice president;
/. q. Guild, fifth vice president. Executive
committee, j. ). Harris. j. VI. Underwood,
Truman II. Smith, Ditus Day and NJ.
Pierce.
Z. II. Gunner was elected librarian, and
c. l.. Smith and J. III. Stevens were APP
pointed on the committee on publication,
while Truman Vi. Smith was elected dele
gate to the State Agricultural society. As
entOmOlOgiSt Prof. Oestlund of the state
university was elected.
NJ. Cutler stated that Mr.. Hamilton from
RipOn, Wis, had invited a committee from
the society To visit him to view his garden
OF BTitOn blackberTies. where Mr.. Hamilton
ton. 1t was voted that the president APP
point committee to visit Mr.. Halnllton's
plantation to seek information regarding
the BritOn.
Mir. Cutler presented resolution To the
effect that each member OF the society be-
come committee To report To the secretary
the name of any Swindiing tree agent. the
secretary TO report the names in turn To the
papers. Mr.. Smith thought the move would
be too likely To lead to legal litigations, in
asniuch a. many farmers may think they
are swindled when they are in fact fairly
treated. The question was laid on the
table.
AwARDISG PREMIUMS.
The following premiums were awarded yes
terday, on exhibits made:
J. j. Cole. Minnetonka-
Second premium, one-half peek early
ONO potatoes. 1900. 81 90
First premium, Beauty of Hebran = 20
Second premium, best sample home
w. II. Brimhall, st. Paul
First premium, jar of mixed pickles 81 90
First premium, display of jelles. :. 90
Knight H. Whipple, NOrthome-
First premium, best sample maple vine
William Lyons, Redheld-
First premium, best display of vege-99
70
First pre- MUM, one-half peck early pO-
tatoSs 1890. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2. 90
First premium, One-half peck onions =. 90
First premium, one-half peck beets...... !. 90
Second premium, one-half peck pars-
hlps-- -..------..- -.--..-.........-. 80
First premium, display canned fruit. -. 90
Second premium, display ielly...... 90
Second premium, mixed pickles. so
y. w. Lothian, Excelsior
Second premium. plate of grapes. 81. 90
fr.f mr. mi MIA ssFar N
4. W. Peterson, Waconia-
First premium, best display of Wealthy
apples =. .-......-.-...........$5. 90
First premium, best plate winter apples 90
Third premium on Iowa grapes........ 200
E. VI. Chandler. Minneapolis
Second premium on. canned fruit 81 90
G. II. Roberts, Minneapolis
First premium on fruit painting. So 90
The Misses Grimes, Minneapolis
First premium. collection of fruit paint
lDgS. IS. 90
G.. II. Roberts, Minneapolis
First premium, orange carrots. ..... 81 90
First premium, parS nipS. ..............I 90
II. F. Busse, Minneapolis
First premium on Hubbard squash. 81 90
Second premium on carrots. so
Second premium. display of vegetables. 2. 90
Mrs. NJ. A. Pierce, MnneapOlis-Specia
premium on dried apple sauce.
J. w. jenkins, acknowledgement premium
on Gregg raspberry. Cuthbert raspberry.
THE EVENING SESSION
was opened with paper by Mrs. G. o.
Van Cleve Of Minneapolis on the cuItiva-
ton and adOnment of school grounds
She treated of the refining effect of the
natural beauty. and advocated the forming
of auxiliary horticultural societies. She
also spoke in favor of adjoining railway
depots and stations, mentioning the effect
of several she had seen.
I A nj
read an interesting paper on fruit culture
in her section of country Blights had ap-
peared lately, she said. but insects had
caused no trouble. Grapes, especially the
GAINESVILLE variety, flOurished well, and De
Soto and Forest Garden plums were doing
we'll. but cherries were not profitable. Cur
rants did well. raspberTies only partially so,
and Strawberre S were almost unequaled.
Some little space was devoted TO the fora
of Dakota, and the reader was of the
opinion the climate and soil of that part of
the state was uneXcelled.
ADAPTING TREES TO SOIL.
Mr.. Pierce of Lake Minnetonka read a
paper on Fruit Trees and Their Adaptation
to Soil. He said that the terrible deStruc-
ton of fruit trees last year should not dis
courage the growers from planting and try
ing them again.
During The growing season all the nutri-
ment or food taken up by the roots goes
into growth or fruit, except what is used to
keep the trees in a normal condition. The
sap cells which contains this winters food
are the completion of seasons growth. At
first they contain moisture and gas, which,
if the fall is favorable. are soon displaced
with starch. By examining the twigs or
new wood when this has taken place, you
Will find them stiff and hard. in condition