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Whereas, The intimate relations held by our deceased brother with 

 this Society, render it proper that we should place on record our appreci- 

 ation of liis services as a horticulturist and his merits as a man; therefore, 

 be it 



Resolved, By the Kankakee Valley Horticultural Society of Illinois, 

 that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, 

 we do not the less mourn for our leader, our founder, and our president, 

 who has been called from his labor to rest. 



Rfnolved, That in the death of Milo Barnard this Society loses a leader 

 who was always active and zealous in his work as a horticulturist, one who 

 was wise in council and fearless in action; an honest and upright man, 

 whose virtues endeared him not only to the members of this Society, but to 

 all his fellow citizens throughout this, and adjoining States. 



Resolved, That this Society tender its heartfelt sympathy to the family 

 ^nd relatives of our deceased president in this, their sad affliction. 



Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of this 

 Society, and that a copy of them be sent to the family our deceased 

 brother. 



AUGUST MEETING. 



The Society held its An<>-ust picnic and meeting at Park Hall, 

 Bonfield, Saturday, the 11th, with over one hundred persons present. 

 The forenoon was spent in friendly social greetings. At 12 o'clock 

 refreshments, which did full justice to the ladies who are deservedly- 

 noted for their skill in the culinary art, were served with a bountiful 

 hand, and heartily enjoyed. At 1 :30p. m. President Mortimer called 

 the assembly to order. After a song by the Bonfield choir, Mr. 

 Stroud, of the Vegetable Committee, opened the discussion on vege- 

 tables. He stated that vegetables this year had been a success. 

 His remarks drew out some discussion on potato growing. 



Mr. Henry was of the opinion that we plant too much seed; 

 that small potatoes have too many eyes; he believing in planting 

 the largest and best. 



R. McGregor thought that small seed would raise as good a 

 crop as large seed. 



J. Fundy gave his experience in raising potatoes; be had 

 observed that a moderately dry season, followed by a soaking rain, 

 just as the tubes begin to form, is the most favorable. 



President Mortimer said on very rich ground plant potatoes 

 farther apart as they will make a vigorous growth of tops, and shade 

 the ground too much if planted thickly. 



