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 we are very fortunate in having him with us and to listen to his valuable talk and experience.  (Applause.)

We will now listen to Professor Richard Wellington, who will tell us about “Orcharding in Minnesota.” (Applause.) (See index.)

Discussion.

The President:  I am going to suggest a little matter at this time which I am sure you will all approve of.  It has been said by hundreds of men and women attending these meetings who have had an opportunity of enjoying the talks and papers and splendid program given here that we had the greatest horticultural society in the world.  It is true that we have the largest membership of any horticultural society in the United States and, I presume, of the world.

You will all agree with me that is due to the efforts of one man to a large extent.  That man has been in our service and looked after our interests for twenty-five years.  He is at his best all the time, cordial, kind, using good judgment, prevents friction among us, always working for the best interests of everybody belonging to the society and the interests of the state.

As I said before, he has served us twenty-five years, and I think it only fitting at this time that we should show our appreciation in a way that will appeal better than words.  It has been suggested that we purchase some little token and present it this afternoon.  It is up to you as to how much you want to give or whether you want to give anything or not, but Mr. Crosby and Mr. Brackett will be at the door as you pass out this noon, and they will probably have a hat there and you can drop in what you want to, and we will buy something for him and present it this afternoon. (Great applause.)

The President:  Now we will turn the meeting over to the Plant Breeders’ Auxiliary.  I regret very much to have to announce that our good friend, Clarence Wedge, president of this auxiliary, is ill this afternoon and unable to occupy the chair.  I understand there is no vice-president of the auxiliary, and I have been requested to continue as chairman during this meeting.