'IS TRANSACTIONS OP THE ILLINOIS 



that the conditions for successful culture are more under his imme- 

 diate control than are those of orchard fruits, naturally secure to 

 this class of fruits their full share of attention. 



The rapidly increasing demand for these healthful and delicious 

 articles of diet will be a sufficient incentive to a largely increasing 

 production. 



There is need for greater diligence in planting groves and 

 belts of timber upon the prairies of Illinois than has hitherto marked 

 our history. Much has been done in this direction, it is true, but we 

 need to look over the field every year to keep our minds continually 

 impressed with the importance of this woi-k, so that by both precept 

 and example we may aid in its prosecution. 



Let us also urge upon our representatives in Congress to use 

 their influence and cast their votes in favor of the preservation of 

 American forests, as recommended by the President of the United 

 States in his recent message. 



Upon the whole, the out-look for horticulture in our State is 

 fairly promising. Although clouds now darken the horizon of the 

 orchardists, yet we have reason to hope that these will be gradually 

 but surely dispersed by the light which science will continue to pour, 

 with ever-increasing brightness, upon our art ; disclosing new fields 

 and continually revealing improved modes of propagation and culture. 



Let it be our purpose to be ever on the alert to catch even the 

 faintest glimmers of this light, to hear even the softest whispers of 

 Nature as she reveals to us her eternal laws; and with a will which 

 yields to no obstacles; with that persistent energy which recognizes 

 no defeat, to press forward in our chosen work until our beautiful 

 Prairie State shall be the peer of the most favored of her sisters in 

 the products of her groves, her orchards, her vineyards, and her 

 gardens, as she now is in the production of cereals and domestic 

 aniruals. 



In adopting our seal we have avowed our faith in the co-equal 

 trinity of the beautiful goddesses, Ceres, Pomona and Flora; and 

 since the realms of Flora and Pomona are both committed to our 

 special care, let us see to it that each contributes its full share of 

 happiness to the human race. 



At its conclusion the address was heartily applauded, and upon 

 motion of Mr. Earle, the chair was instructed to appoint a commit- 

 tee on the President's Address. 



Messrs. Parker Earle, Tyler McWhorter, and John M. Pearson, 

 were so appointed. 



President Galusha, upon resuming the chair announced that the 

 Society would listen to an address by Prof. S. A. Forbes, of Normal 

 University, of the committee on Entomology and Ornithology. 



