Monthly Pomological Meeting

The lecture by Mr. F. C. Newcomb of the U. of M., was iüustrated on a chart and eo well stated and explained tl. at all present were greatly benefitted and a vote of thanks tendered Mr. Newcomb. The principal points of the lecture were: Applications of the Bordeaux Mix'ure just at the proper time as soon as any appearance of reddish-brown spots under the leaves is detected. The m'xture is also a prtventive of the downy mildew (peroncspora vitieola.) Proportion of the mixlure : Sulphate of copper, six pounds, dissolved in four gallons of cold water. Mix the two solutions well, and when desired for use dilute with twenty-two gallons of cold water. The Japy pump which stirs the solution during application is offered by the Columbia Brass Works, 1216 D. Street, Washington, D. C, cost $21. Another pump equally as good as the Japy is the Eureka, manufactured by Adam Weaber, of Vineland, New Jersev, cost $21.65. Warin and damp weather favors the diaease, dry weather is against its spread. Burn in the fall the trimmings and deseased leaves and grapes. Mr. Ganzhorn stated that liis vine? planted in the rows of his app!e orchard were not attacked by the black rot, while 75 per cent. we e dettroyed ry tbe rot in open culture. He will trv bagging of the clusters, atd the application of lime. Mr, F. S. EIwell, President of the Detroit Paper Novelty Co., who was present by invitation, was called upon by the president, Mr. Baldwin, to show and fxplain the folding paper berry basket. Mr. EIwell, a very intelligent and well apj pearing gentleman, stated that tbere mu. t be sumething in bagging grape clutters from the fact that one grape grower from Denni on, Texss, had given him an orter for 65,000 Wbterproof grape bags at $1.12 per tbousand. His 2 f quart erales fiüed with baskets costs 22 cents, but he thin i they can be made for 17 cents next yearj The berry basket is made of heavy water proof manilla with or without perforatior, ít has a wite handle. It was tried by those present whether it would hold a quart of beans, and there was still gome vacant pace. Mr. EIwell gave a written agrement that a!l orders by members ot the society shall be and are hereby protected against loss to the buyer by a guarantee that the basket will give satistt-ction or shall (MXt nothicg; that on all orders for their baskets aud crates, where the s-aid crate, in order to be used, replaces any other style or size of crate, to rebate to the customer the price of his crate - per measure - on his tirst order or on successive orders. The paper basket has a cover on which the name of the grower can be printed. Mr. Etwell received orders from nearly all the members ot the society. Mr. Chas. Parshall exhibited his bushei berry crates with a new patent lock which will hardly be opened during transporUtion as only those acquainted with the secret can open it. His crates are made of the best material and will suit those that use the wooden batk -t. The undersigned was the only exhibitor ot' apples and pears. Mr. C. C. Clark exhibited peach buds developed in water. Ths experiment promises a great peach erop as the twigs were full ot buds and each bud perfect. The meeting was largely attended. All fruit-growers will find it very beneficial to join tbe society. Selfishnessdon't pay.