Entries may be made at any time. Medals may be issued at the discretion of the committee, as far as the interest on the donation will permit, and the medals will be awarded as soon after the prescribed time, or three years from entry, as satisfactory tests have been made of the articles entered. Fruit may be disseminated after being entered, but cannot be entered after being disseminated, trials at experiment stations not being considered as dissemination. It is earnestly hoped that members will bear these liberal offers in mind, and strive to foster a spirit of friendly rivalry for the possession of these prizes. EXHIBITS. REPORT OF COMMITTEE. Mr. President and Gentlemen: The committee gave some time to the exhibits, taking them up in the order mentioned. First, in the further room, we found the exhibit from the State Experiment Station, at Geneva, consisting of 155 varieties of apples, eight of pears and six of quinces. It would be impossible within our limit of time to specify much as to what is to be found in this collection. It must be studied to appreciate it. Many novel and rare varieties are shown in fine collection. The very smooth appearance of the specimens fully demonstrates that the officials of that station are practicing what they teach in fruit culture. We would suggest the addition to the labels of the season of the fruit as a help to visitors. In an adjoining room we first find a collection of six varieties of winter pears from W. C. Barry consisting of Anjou, Winter Nelis, Josephine de Malines, Beurre Gris, Easter Beurre and P. Barry, which might almost be called the cream of winter varieties, and there presented in magnificent condition. A peck or more of each kind was upon the table. It would be hard to state which was best. Next is found the fruit show of Ellwanger & Barry, consisting in this case of 38 varieties of pears, 35 of apples, and 37 of native grapes. To the horticulturist who, for the past twenty-five or more years has seen the exhibits of fruit by this firm, at all times of the year and at almost any place, the question naturally comes, what it would do in a good year and try to do its best. From the samples on the table it is hard to mention kinds as all are best, but the visitor would notice Dorset, Winter Nelis, Columbia, Anjou and P. Barry of the pear; Jonathan, Wagener, Buckingham, Rome Beauty, Red Canada and McClellan among the apples; the Rogers numbers and Mills grapes in that class of fruits. With the collection is also a box of pears showing the custom of packing for market by this firm. Mrs. Patrick Barry shows six varieties of foreign grapes, and all in very good condition. The committee is not well enough acquainted with this class of grapes to specify, but Black Morocco and Black Alicante are noticeable. On the same table was a basket of grapes from H. O. Fairchild, of Hammondsport, which are in fine condition. In the next room is a keg of Roxbury Russets from Albert Wood. We do not need to more than mention them as it was from this keg that the samples were distributed in this hall yesterday. Mr. Wood has also placed on exhibition one basket of Anjou pears and Newtown Pippin apples. The pears are particularly noticeable for being almost as green as when harvested in October. A box with some extra fine specimens of Northern Spy apples from Seth A. Allis, Holly, N. Y., is also here. This was the extent of the fruit exhibit. Of tools and appliances, C. A. Rockwell, of Rochester, shows a combined step and extension ladder for fruit purposes, which has many good points; also an extension ladder for general purposes. D. A. Pease, of Trumansburg, exhibited a metal cultivating harness which seemed to have many good qualities. A trial would be necessary to fully establish its entire value. He also exhibits a fruit picker and gatherer, a cherry picker and a strawberry runner cutter, all evidently would be very useful. G. W. Feathers and F. M. Harris, of Albion, show the common sense wire trap for canker worms and similar insects, which has many excellent points. A berry crate and basket, from West Webster Basket Co., was on exhibition, but of which the committee could get no particulars. Maple Hill Nursery, North Chili, exhibit a seedling plum, a blue, round plum. The tree strong, rapid grower. The samples on exhibition in fresh state were placed in cold storage Sept. 29. The tree an early bearer, but the fruit a late variety, Oct. 15. It promises to be valuable. The Rochester Radiator Co. exhibited the Rochester Fruit Picker, which consists of a cup-like attachment upon a long pole, with sleeve running down to the hand. It is very light and easily handled; designed to use in gleaning various kinds of fruit. On the president's desk are noted two vases of beautiful flowers, which are specially noticeable for their choice and arrangement of varieties. The total absence of all spraying apparatus which has been such a feature of past years is to be greatly regretted. All of which is respectfully submitted. TREASURER'S STATEMENT. JOHN HALL, Treasurer, In account with Western New York Horticultural Society. RECEIPTS. Cash in Rochester Trust and Safe Deposit Co., Jan. 28, Memberships at Annual Meeting. Memberships collected since Annual Meeting.. Life Membership Mo. Botanical Garden. W. C. Barry, loan from Per. Fund... W. C. Barry, loan from Per. Fund.. Cash prize at State Fair... W. C. Barry, refund expenses of delegate to Washington, etc. $117 84 18 38 258 50 109 00 IO 00 870 55 00 15 00 200 00 53 65 76 $846 83 DISBURSEMENTS. Janitor, City Hall, Jan. 28, 1897. Entertainment of foreign visitors. Rent of chairs for Annual Meeting... Expenses of delegate to Washington and legal advice. Stereopticon and operator. Ribbon for badges.... $ 10 00 47 84 12 50 53865 Printing Proceedings and sundry printing bills. Stamped envelopes, postage stamps and postal cards. 7 00 3 00 221 38 53 86 Table rent, express charges, telegrams, cartage, etc. 2 00 4 59 3225 Expenses State Fair Exhibit, including printing, postage, etc................ Trunk Line fee for Visor of R. R. Certificates. Feb. 10. John B. Collamer for Ellwanger prize..... June 10. Rochester Trust Co., for care of bonds (2 years, Aug. 21. John Hall (sec'y), for expenses of society. $ 20 00 5365 10 00 15 00 55 00 Sept. 27. Wing R. Smith, expense visiting Westfield and 14 45 Sept. 27. John Charlton, expense visiting Westfield and Cash in Roch. Trust Co., Jan. Ist, '98..... $2,864 42 W. C. BARRY, Trustees. OMISSION. In the report of Mr. Slingerland's talk on 'Bugs from a Bug Standpoint," we omitted a part of the discussion, which is too valuable to be overlooked. The speaker had been answering some questions in regard to the peach-borer, when he was asked by Mr. BRITTON--What sort of a fly is it that lays the egg of the borer? Mr. SLINGERLAND-A four-winged, wasp-like moth. Mr. BRITTON—I have taken the grubs from the tree and hatched them, but mine had only two wings. Mr. SLINGERLAND-I never saw them with two wings, but should like to do so. Mr. BRITTON-Do you speak from your personal experience in the matter, or have you taken Downing as your authority? Mr. SLINGERLAND—I have hatched them and never saw any but the four-winged. Mr. BRITTON—Then I shall be pleased to arrange with you for an exchange of specimens. RESOLUTIONS. The Committee on Resolutions offer the following: Resolved, That the thanks of the Western New York Horticultural Society are extended to the Common Council of the city of Rochester for the use of their rooms for the sessions of this annual meeting. Resolved, That the addresses given at this time have been freighted with value, and have touched closely the real needs and interests of the horticulturists of our state. Resolved, That we appreciate highly the contributions of those able scientists who have so clearly and most timely presented to the fruit growers of our state the impending danger that threatens this most important industry, in the introduction and spread of the San José scale, with their practical suggestions for its control. Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the invaluable services that are being rendered the farmers and fruit growers of New York by our State Experiment Station at Geneva, and our Agricultural College Experiment Station at Ithaca, in their scientific investigations, the value and importance of which cannot be fully estimated to the agricultural and horticultural interests of the Empire State. Resolved, That we look upon the educational work being done at the present time by Cornell University in the introduction of Nature Study and the Principles of Natural Science applied to Agriculture, in the public schools of our state, as one of the most important educational efforts of the present time. Resolved, That we return our thanks to the railroads running into Rochester for the reduced rates given to those attending this annual meeting, and to the Lehigh Valley Railroad for making it possible for a large number of the agricultural students of Cornell University to attend this meeting by furnishing a special car for that purpose, without expense. Resolved, That we recognize the courtesy of the press of Rochester, and of the state, in making so full reports of these proceedings, thereby giving to many citizens who cannot leave their homes the benefit of these valuable addresses and discussions. GEO. T. POWELL, Committee. |