278 Wisconsin State Horticultural Society. 



The fifty varieties of seedling strawberries by F. S. Loudon, 

 the wonderful show of Jessie on the tables; the visit to the 

 grounds of Mr. Loudon, the entertainment there ; the excel- 

 lent papers, good attendance and everything passed off 

 pleasantly. There was also a commendable show of vege- 

 tables and long-keeping apples. 



The list of members added to the meeting was,Geo. J. Kel- 

 logg, H. S. Woodruff, F. S. Loudon, Edith Kellogg, of Janes- 

 ville, life membership : J. M. Bostwick, Cyrus Miner, Geo. 

 Hauthorn, W. G. Wheelock, J. A. Fathers, Walter Helms, 

 S. S. Miller, H. Tarrent, J. G. Williams, John F. Spon, Mrs. 

 S. A. Plummer, of Janesville. Annual membership: J. W. 

 Hanche, Racine; 0. K. Sutherland, Waukau; C. C. Fisher, 

 Center; John Crow, Center ; E. F. Rinos, Sparta ; F. M. 

 Towne, 1331 Dunning street, Chicago, 111.; J. B. Smith, Clin- 

 ton; O. P. Freeborn, Milton, annual membership. 



Amount received at meeting $120 50 



Amount paid out for premiums and expenses . 119 65 



The premiums offered amount to one hundred and four- 

 teen dollars ($114.00) of which there was awarded ninety- 

 eight dollars ($98.00.) 

 I also enclose list of premiums offered. 

 Our membership is now, life members, 28; honorary mem- 

 bers, 13. Total membership, 41. 



Respectfully, 



E. B. HEIMSTREET, 



Secretary. 



REPORT OF GRAND CHUTE HORTICULTURAL 



SOCIETY. 



The meetings of this society have been held quarterly the 

 past year; the attendance has been larger than formerly, 

 the display of fruits, plants and flowers larger and finer 

 than in previous years, and the discussions more inter- 

 esting. 



Many of our members are engaged in the culture of 

 small fruits. Strawberries are grown in many gardens. 



