CONSTITUTION. 



I. — This organization shall be known as the "" Alton-Southern 

 Illinois Horticultural Society." 



II. — Its object shall be the advancement of Horticulture. 



III. — Its members shall consist of persons elected by a majority 

 of the votes cast, who have paid an annual fee of Fifty Cents; 

 and of honorary members of distinction in Horticulture and 

 Agriculture. 



IV. — Its officers shall consist of a President, two Vice-Presi- 

 dents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Librarian; all of whom 

 shall be elected at the first regular meeting in the year, and shall 

 hold their office one year, or until their successors in office are 

 chosen. 



V. — The officers of this Society, and the Chairman of the 

 Standing Committees, shall be chosen by ballot, at the regular 

 meeting in January, and a majority of all the votes cast shall be 

 necessary to a choice. 



VI. — There shall be the following Standing Committees: 1. 

 On Orchards. 2. On Vineyards. 3. On Culinary Vegetables. 

 4. On Small Fruits. 5. On Ornamental Planting. 



VII.— The Society shall hold monthly and other meetings and 

 exhibitions, as it may direct. 



VIII. — This Constitution may be amended at any regular meet- 

 ing, by two-thirds of the whole number of votes cast, one month's 

 notice having previously been given. 



