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when he saw or reahzed a good point in any fruit he gave it to the pubHc 

 through the press, as a regular staff correspondent of the Rural World. 

 His Christian faith was most striking and pure ; he was a good man whose 

 works do follow him. 



This State Horticultural Society appreciated his labors, and, perhaps, 

 he laid down his life in its service. His pure unselfish hfe preaches an 

 eloquent sermon to our Society, and may God give us grace to follow his 

 beautiful, ever enriching life and example. The Agricultural and Hor- 

 ticultural papers and the Secretary's report have each laid a laurel wreath 

 upon hi^ bier; may this be added to the same and be evergreen in our 

 hearts and memories. 



A. Nelson was born in Oneida county, N. Y., September 8, 1830. In 

 1858 he moved to Buffalo, where he engaged in the grain and coal busi- 

 ness, and for 25 years was a resident of that city. His first years were 

 spent on a farm, and he always took great interest in Horticulture. Being 

 an earnest man, he naturally took part in politics, was a candidate on the 

 State ticket the year the opposing party won. Tn 1883 he moved to 

 Lebanon, this State, coming as agent for the Ozark Plateau Land Co., a 

 Buffalo corporation, and for 19 years he acted as resident manager. For 

 many years he was Treasurer of the Missouri State Horticultural Society, 

 and he contributed to all the great fruit exhibits that the Society made 

 during his lifetime here. He also made many personal collections at 

 fairs, thus contributing greatly to bring honor and reputation to the Ozark 

 apples and peaches. In Horticultural work he was untiring, and his en- 

 thusiasm was contagious. A few months ago Mr. Nelson was appointed 

 a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He took part in the Far- 

 mers' Institute meetings the week before he was taken sick, and spoke 

 with enthusiasm of apple prospects. He was taken suddenly ill, and after 

 a week's suffering, passed on to rest, sustained by his faith, at peace with 

 all, and with loved ones at his side. The funeral on the 12th. was largely 

 attended. The floral offerings from home and distant friends were beau- 

 tiful. Having been so conspicuous a champion of the apple it was fitting 

 that a pyramid of this fruit should stand by the side of the casket. 



Mrs. Nelson, his companion of 44 years, and his four sons and a 

 daughter, who will carry on his work, have the deepest sympathy of all. 



Resolved, That the foregoing be entered upon the minutes of this 

 Society, and that the Secretary be instructed to transmit a copy of these 

 testimonials to the family of these departed comrades. 



G. A. ATWOOD, 

 C. W. MURTFELDT, 

 J. C. EVANS, 

 F. WELLHOUSE. 



