they expressed
quite a bit of dissatisfaction with the present manner of awarding
premiums on commercial apples, that is, boxes of apples and one-layer
boxes. The point was that it would be a good thing if the state could be
divided so that the sections which are more favorable for the
development of the apple would be in a section by themselves, and the
balance of the state compete by itself. The following resolution was
formulated to bring before this society, asking for their opinion oh the
subject and discussion:

Resolved, That we ask the state fair board that the state be divided
into two sections for the purpose of exhibit at the State Fair, making
two classes, one being the Wealthy apple and the other class comprising
all other varieties of box and one layer apples, the state to be divided
as follows: Beginning at the Mississippi river on the north line of
Goodhue County and running west on the north line of Goodhue, Rice, Le
Sueur and Nicollet Counties, thence running south on the west line of
Nicollet, Blue Earth and Faribault. All those counties lying east and
south of these lines are to constitute the first district, the balance
of the state being known as the second district.

We also ask the state fair board that first, second, third, fourth and
fifth premiums be offered on all apples, and on all the next ten lower
exhibits a certain premium be paid to all deserving exhibits.

And we ask that premiums be offered on Everbearing Strawberries showing
both bearing plants and fruit of the Progressive, Superb, and any other
varieties.

We also ask the state fair board that they make some practical
arrangements to get the horticultural exhibits moved to the state fair
from the depots in a more satisfactory and cheaper manner than the
present arrangements.

I move you that this resolution be adopted.

Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned.

December 10, 1915, Morning Session.

The President: We are to have a talk on "Spraying the Orchard," by
Senator Dunlap, of Illinois, this morning. (See index.)

Discussion.

Mr. Crosby: We thank Senator Dunlap for his able talk. I think that is
the way to progress. If we do not do things right up-to-date we can
learn how to do better from a competent man.

The President: We all enjoyed the able talk of Senator Dunlap. He is
president of the Orchard Association of Illinois. He is considered one
of the most practical men down there, and