The annual winter meeting of what has heretofore been known as the Ohio Pomo-logical Society was held at Sandusky the 3d, 4th, and 5th of December, 1867. The show of fruits was. not numerous, nor the specimens large, but there were one or two new sorts exhibited, descriptions of which are promised us for a future number. The welcome address was made by D. C. Richmond, Esq., a well-known and successful fruit-grower near Sandusky. In his address, referring to the grape, he estimated the quantity of acres now planted in that vicinity at 3,000, and the product in gallons of wine this year at 250,000. This, in addition to the hundreds of tons of grapes which have been shipped away for table use. We think his estimate of acres below the reality.

The discussion on fruits was taken first on the apple, during which no specially new item of practice or opinion was brought out. Grapes next came up, and were pretty thoroughly handled, so far as the value of varieties may be considered.

The Martha, a comparatively new white grape, Mr. Meehan regarded as being "as fine a grape as he ever tasted." The Mottled was spoken of most favorably by all - Mr. Kelly, of Kelly Island, saying he should plant all he could get of it, as it was a very hardy variety, ripening earlier than the Catawba, and as good for wine, which he regarded as good enough. The Iona got the cold shoulder from nearly all, except Mr. Bateham. The Delaware was spoken favorably of, and especially for rich clay soil.

The Lorain, a new white or amber-colored grape, was shown by Mr. W. Z. N. Barney, and much admired. The bunch of this grape is quite long - eight to ten inches; its berries round or roundish oval, attached by long peduncles; color, a light amber or creamy white; flesh, with a little pulp, with a sprightly pleasant juice, not very rich or sweet, but one that will please the taste of most all, and especially those who like delicacy. The skin is rather thick, but has no astringency. We believe it has been but little disseminated, but probably it will be sought for by all amateurs as soon as the grower offers it for sale.

The Telegraph or Christine grape was regarded favorably as a variety for early-market. Black King, Rentz, and some others, got their just deserts as of no special value.

Cynthiana was reported by Mr. Lewis as having given a must this past season in Mr. Husmann's grounds as high as 119, while the Norton weighed 115, Ocsclile scale.

Rogers' No. 1 was reported by one member as having been received from the Agricultural Department garden at Washington, and in fruiting proved a dark red grape - an error, as the true No. 1 is rarely more than an amber pink.

Rogers' 5 was by Mr. Campbell spoken of as one of the best, while Dr. Warder regarded it as second-rate, adding, also, that he did not regard any of the Rogers grapes as at all desirable.

Rogers' 15 was well spoken of - Mr. Mc-Kelvey saying that Mr. Bogen, of Cincinnati, an experienced grape-grower and wine-maker, regarded it as the " best wine grape in America".

Rogers' 39 was also well spoken of, and so of 4, 19, 3, 9.

Pears, peaches, etc., had little or nothing said respecting them.

The name of the Society was changed from Pomological to Horticultural, as more likely to interest a greater number of people, and as, perhaps, more consonant in name with the actual doings of the Society. The usual elections, committees, etc., were made, which hereafter we may have occasion to refer to.

Ohio State Horticultural Society #1

THE annual meeting of this society will be held at Mansfield, December 10th, 11th and 12th. The friends of horticulture, in that city and vicinity, are making liberal preparations for the meeting, and a cordial invitation is extended to all persons interested in the cause to attend; also to bring or send to the meeting choice specimens of fruits - especially new or rare varieties - for examination and discussion. Dr. J. A. Warder, the president of the society, has been absent during the summer and fall, as Commissioner at Vienna, but is expected to be present at the meeting. M. B. B.