218 Aiiuricaii ll<"ii('idlaral Society. 



DISCUSSION ON THE REPORT. 



Major Er((ii.'<, of Missouri — 1 move tliat thr report be concuried 

 iu as the sentiiiuMit of this Society. 



31)'. Hubbard, of New York — I nni not quite sure of the prae- 

 licabilitv of the siiff";estions. Tiie American Xurservmen's Asso- 

 ciation, being quite distinctively a business (organization, would 

 probably object to coming into sucii an arrangement. 



Secretary Rar/an, of Indiana — I have always thought that much 

 more good might be accomplished through the strcngtii of union 

 than in our present weak and scattered condition. This is all there 

 is of this. If we can, by uniting our energies, accomplish more in 

 the way of building up American horticulture T am in tavor of 

 making the effort. 



Prof. Budd, of Iowa: — Tliere is doubtless a strong feeling in all 

 the bodies in favor of union. There are also many reasons why 

 such a step should be taken. 



The motion of Major Evans was adopted and the following 

 committee of five appointed to confer with other organizations and 

 report at the next meeting of this Society : Mr. Munson of Texas, 

 Mr. Smith of Wisconsin, Mr. Strong of Massachusetts, Mr. Hub- 

 bard of New York, and Secretary Ragan of Indiana. 



The following j-»aper was then read by its author : 



LIAfl TS OF PROFITABLE CITRUS FRUIT CULTURE. 



I5V H. J. RUDISILL, OF CALIFORNIA. 



It is with much diffidence thiit I undertake the discussion of the sul)j<'ci 

 allotted to me by the officers of your Society, both on account of the great 

 scope of the matter to be considered and the limited time at my dispos il 

 from other duties to devote to it. 



The cultivation of citrus fruits is unquestionably one of the most 

 attractive branches of horticulture. They do not fail, with their bright 

 evergreen foliage, fragrant blossoms and golden fruit, to stimulate even the 

 octogenarian in horticulture to a renewal of his interest in this occupation, 

 and to a desire to plant and own a grove. 



Until within a comparatively recent period the Latin and Mongolian 

 races have possessetl a monopoly of citrus fruit cidture. Bi|t now the Anglo- 

 Saxon has entered the field in both continents, and, with his accustomed 

 system and energy, is infusing new life and new ideas into this calling, and, 

 true to the instincts of the race, makes the pertinent inquiry: " \\'liat 

 permanent prolit is there in it?" 



