Discussion on Mi'. Gibb's Paper. 43 



Mr. Patterson, of Missouri — I hope the resolution will not pass; 

 not because we need the Russian varieties in my section, unless they 

 shall combine other excellencies with their hardiness, but because 

 such combinations may yet be found in some of them. But I ap- 

 prehend the resolution is intended to guard the unintelligent planter 

 against indiscriminate planting of all such foreign, untried sorts. 

 That class can not be reached by our discussions, reports or cautions ; 

 they do not read them ; may scarcely know of our Society, and 

 perhaps but little of this great Exposition ; they are joined to their 

 idol, ignorance, and I would let them alone. I regard them as 

 greater enemies to fruit growing than the bogus tree missionary. 



Mr. ^?i^itr, of Connecticut — I regard the resolution as too strong — 

 too sweeping. People should be allowed to use their own discretion 

 in the purchase of fruit trees. 



The resolution was not adopted. 



President Earle announced as the Committee on Nomenclature, 

 to co-operate with a similar committee of the American Pomolog- 

 ical Society, the following : 



T. T. Lyon, of Michigan; Charles Gibb, of Quebec; George W. 

 Campbell, of Ohio; G. B. Brackett, of Iowa; and T. V. Munson, 

 of Texas. 



On motion of Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, a vote of thanks was 

 tendered Mr. Gibb and Prof. Budd for their journey to Russia and 

 for their interesting and instructive reports here. 



On motion of Treasurer Evans, of Missouri, it was resolved to 

 accept the invitation of the L. & N. Railroad to visit Pass Chris- 

 tian, at a time that may be hereafter agreed upon. 



The Committee on Order of Business reported verbally, through 

 Secretary Ragan, recommending the holding of afternoon sessions 

 only, inasmuch as the management of the Horticultural Department 

 of the Exposition will necessarily take the time and attention of 

 members and officers during the forenoons. 



The report was adopted, and the Society adjourned to meet at 2 

 p. M. to-morrow. 



