Discussion. " 139 



In my estima^^ion it would be well for the society to consider 

 the matter, and take such action as may seem best to all 

 concerned. 



I have already occupied more time than I at first expected 

 or intended, and will bring these remarks to a speedy close. 



In all of our work let us endeavor to do it so wisely and 

 well that we shall commend ourselves to the good sense and 

 good judgment of our fellow-citizens. 



It is very certain that as the years go by, the fruit-grow- 

 ers in the state are relying more and more upon the actions 

 and opinions of the members of the state society to guide 

 them, not only in their selection of fruit trees, ornamental 

 trees and plants, but also in their cultivation. Hence the great 

 necessity of our acting, not only with caution, but with 

 such good judgment that those who may be influenced by 

 our actions, will have no occasion to feel that they have 

 been either deceived nor disappointed. 



DISCUSSION. 



G. J. Kellogg — I believe there was a committee appointed 

 to which the secretary's report was referred, and I move 

 the president's address be referred to the same committee. 

 Carried. 



Mr. Harris —In Minnesota, last year, our society made a 

 departure which I think is a good thing. They started what 

 they called a Fruit Commission. The duties were to visit 

 different parts of the state when they heard of a new fruit, 

 and to make an annual report at the meetings of the society. 

 I happened to be chairman of the Commission last year, and 

 I found they could do a good deal of good outside looking 

 up fruits. It was the means of getting some good members 

 into the society, and it was the means of encouraging a good 

 many men to plant small fruits on their farms. Such 

 a commission can impart valuable information in regard to 

 the State Horticultural Society, and stimulate those getting 

 doubtful, and an annual report would be a benefit to the re- 

 ports you send out. 



