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.)

Discussion.

President Reeves: We will now listen to a paper by E. W. Record on
"Asparagus by the Acre." (See index.)

President Reeves: You will be entertained with a demonstration of the
coldpack method of canning fruits and vegetables by Professor R. S.
Mackintosh and Miss Mary L. Bull.

After the demonstration the session adjourned until 1:30 o'clock p.m.

December 8, 1915, Afternoon Session.

Question and answer exercise on "The Flower Garden," led by Mr. G. C.
Hawkins, of Minneapolis.

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