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treasurer 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. 



Section 9. This act shall take effect 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 soci- 

 ety; and honorary annual members, who may, by vote, be invited to partici- 

 pate 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 members, 

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

 tute 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 horticultural soci- 

 eties 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 dur- 

 ing the fall, for the exhibition of fruits and for discussions, and such other 

 meetings for discussion and exhibition as the executive committee may direct, 

 at such time and place as the executive board shall designate. 



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

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



