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following resolution, introduced bj Mr. Plumb, was carried with- 

 out dissent : 



Resolved, That this society will hold one summer meeting the coming sea- 

 son, at which it will offer ^50.00, to be paid out in premiums on strawberries, 

 roses, plfxnts, flowers and such other garden products as may be in season, 

 on the condition that the local society with which such meeting shall be 

 held will raise a like amount for the same purpose; and, 



Farther, That during the more leisure seasons of the year we will hold as 

 many conventions, in connection with local societies making the necessary 

 arrangements therefor, as may be regarded expedient by our president and 

 executive committee; and, 



Further, That the traveling expenses of such members as respond to the 

 request of the president to attend and take part in such conventions shall be 

 paid out of the funds of this society, it being understood, however, that this 

 appropriation of funds is based upon our receiving the expected aid from 

 the legislature. 



Calls were made for volunteers to attend conventions to be held 

 at Berlin and at Baraboo, to which Mr. Kellogg and others re- 

 sponded. 



Mr. R. P. Speer, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, was introduced and 

 officially received as a delegate from the Iowa State Horticultural 

 Society, and by vote of the society was elected honorary annual 

 member and invited to take part in the proceedings. 



In response, Mr. Speer said that he was highly gratified at the 

 courtesy extended, but that he came rather to learn, and to ex- 

 press the interest, the friendly feeling of the members of their 

 State Society with co-laborers in their common field, rather than 

 to take active part. There was much that was common to both 

 societies in their work, and each could learn much from the other ; 

 could do much to aid and encourage one another, and he wished 

 to express the desire on the part of the society he represented, 

 for, not only friendly interest, but more active co operation and 

 reciprocity between the two societies; and Fuggested to this end 

 exchange of report", delegated representation at each others' 

 meetings, free competition and reciprocity in the exhibitions. 



Mr. Stickney, in reply, said he was sure that every member of 

 the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society could reciprocate the 

 friendly regard expressed, and also earnestly desired to aid one 

 another and to work together as far as it was possible. We were 



