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treasui\r upon the order of the president of said society, in such sums and 

 at such times as shall best contribute to the prosperity of the society and the 

 interests it represents. 



Secti n 9. This act shall take efiect and be in force from and after its 

 passage and publication. 



Approved March 1, 1879. 



CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 



As amended February, 1879. 



CONSTITUTION. 



Art. I. This Society shall be known as the Wisconsin State Horticultural 

 Society. 



Art. II. Its object shall be the advancement of the science of horticul- 

 ture. 



Art. III. Its members shall consist of annual members, paying an annual 

 fee of one dollar; of life members, paying a fee of ten dollars at one time; of 

 honorary life members, who shall be distinguished for merit in horticultural 

 or kindred sciences, or who shall confer any particular benefit upon the 

 society ; and honorary annual members, who may, by vote, be invited to par- 

 ticipate in the proceedings of the society. 



Art. IV. Its officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Record- 

 ing Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Superintendent, and an 

 Executive Board consisting of the foregoing officers and additional mem- 

 bers, one from each congressional district of the state, five of whom shall 

 constitute a quorum at any of its meetings. In addition to the foregoing 

 officers, the presidents of all local horticultural societies reporting to this 

 society shall be deemed honorary members and ex officio vice presidents of 

 this society. All officers shall be elected by ballot, and shall hold their office 

 for one year thereafter, and until their successors are elected ; provided, the 

 additional executive members may be elected by the county or local horti- 

 cultural societies of their respective districts. 



Art. V. The society shall hold annual meetings, commencing on the 

 Monday next preceding the first Tuesday in February, for the election of 

 officers, for discussions, and for the exhibition of fruit; also one meeting 

 during the fall, for the exhibition of fruits and for discussions, and such 

 other meetings for discussions and exhibition as the executive committee 

 may direct, at s';ch time and place as the executive board shall designate. 



Art. VI. This constitution, with the accompanying by-laws, may be 

 amended at aiy regular meeting, by a two-thirds vote of the members present. 



