96 TEANSACTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS 



We would, therefore, recommend the establishment of sub- 

 stations in other parts of the State, at as early a date as practicable, 

 for the carrying on of such experiments as are of more local appli- 

 cation, as the testing of varieties of plants and trees, etc. 

 All of which is respectfully submitted. 



Henkt Moktimee, 

 C. N. Dennis, 



E. A. RiEHL, 



Committee. 



Mr. Mortimer — I am glad that at la«t we have an experiment 

 station, and believe that they are doing a good work. While we 

 need this central station, we none the less need a number of sub- 

 stations in different parts of the State to test the adaption of varie- 

 ties to localities. 



Mr. Pearson — I think the sub-stations, if ever established, will 

 be of more value than the central station, but we have not the means 

 to establish them, unless the legislature comes to our aid. I think 

 the trustees are doing the best they can, but a corporation with only 

 one dollar cannot be expected to appropriate two. 



Mr. Dunlap — If this Society could commence in a small way, 

 and get these sub-stations fairly under way, they could be enlarged 

 as opportunity offered. I don't think this Society could do better 

 than to appropriate one hundred dollars to each of the three horti- 

 cultural districts, to aid in establishing stations of this kind. 



Mr. Cope — I am convinced that the establishment of these sub- 

 stations would greatly advance the interest of horticulture. I there- 

 fore move that this Society appropriate one hundred dollars for this 

 purpose. 



Referred to the Executive Board. 



Mr. Pearson — I am sorry to see this motion prevail, as nothing 

 can be accomplished by a spasmodic effort like this. To profit by this 

 work we must have a well-defined plan, to be followed up year 

 after year. Years ago Mr. Flagg inaugurated a work at the State 

 University that promised to be of great value, but by his death 

 it was all lost. They have undertaken a big job there now, 

 and 1 think will find it difficult to test all the new varieties of grain, 

 plants and fruits. I do not want it to go out that I am opposed to 



