Discussion.

The President:  We have heard of some of the troubles of those that plant plum trees.  The next speaker will probably tell us how to meet those troubles, how to combat the plum pocket fungus.  We are fortunate to have with us a scientific man that makes a study of these subjects.  I refer to Professor Stakman, of the University Farm, St. Paul.  “The Control and Cure of Brown Rot, etc.,” by Prof.  E. C. Stakman. (See index.)

Discussion.

The President:  I will now call on Mr. C. A. Pfeiffer, of Winona, to talk to us on “The Surprise Plum a Success.” (See index.)

Discussion.

The President:  “Thirty Years in Raspberries,” by a gentleman that knows how to make money by the raising of raspberries, Mr. Gust.  Johnson, of Minneapolis. (See index.)

Discussion.

The President:  We will now call upon Mr. Simmons to tell us about “My
Orchard Crop of 1915—­from Start to Finish.” (See index.)

The President:  As you know, Mr. Simmons is one of the most successful orchardists in Minnesota.  Do you wish to ask him any questions?

Discussion.

Mr. Cashman:  We are very much indebted to Mr. Simmons for this splendid paper and for his advice.  We must hurry on to the next subject, which is “Fruit Growing a Successful Industry in Minnesota,” by A. W. Richardson, Howard Lake, Minn. (See index.)

The President:  I am sure you will all agree this was a very instructive and interesting paper.  We have about three minutes in which to discuss it.

Discussion.

Two lantern talks followed—­one by Earl Ferris of Hampton, Ia., on
“Evergreens,” and one by A. G. Tolaas on “Diseases of the Potato.”

December 8, 1915, Morning Session.

Discussion on “The Vegetable Garden,” led by H. J. Baldwin, Northfield,
Minn. (See index.)

N. H. Reeves, president Minneapolis Market Gardeners’ Association, in the chair.

President Reeves:  We will now have a paper on “Growing Beans and Sweet
Corn,” by P. B. Marien, of St. Paul. (See index.)

Discussion.

The President:  We will now listen to a paper on “Growing Vegetables for Canning,” by Mr. M. H. Hegerle, president of Canning Company, St. Bonifacius.  Mr. Hegerle not being present, we will ask Mr. Rasmussen, president of the Wisconsin Horticultural Society, to tell us “How We Grow Vegetables in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.” (Applause.) (See index.)

President Reeves:  Is Mr. Hegerle in the room?

Mr. Hegerle:  Yes.

President Reeves:  Then we will listen to Mr. Hegerle’s talk on “Growing
Vegetables for Canning.” (See index.)

Discussion.

President Reeves:  “Greenhouse vs.  Hotbeds, Investment, Care and Result
Compared,” by Mr. F. H. Gibbs. (See index.)

President Reeves:  “Growing the Tomato,” by C. W. Purdham, market gardener, Brooklyn Center. (See index.)