262 TRANSACTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS 



LIST OF TEEES ADOPTED. 



The following is the list of trees adopted by the Society : 



European Larch ; White, Red and Bine Ash ; White Burr Oak, Rock Elm and Acer 

 Negundo. 



Nut-Bearing Trees — Black Walnut, Butternut and Shell Bark Hickory, Chestnut. 



Shade and Ornamental — White Elm, Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, White Ash, Tulip 

 Tree, Mountain Ash and Cucumber Tree. 



Evergreens— Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Austrian Pine, White Pine, Red Pine, 

 Balsam Fir, Arbor Vitae and Red Cedar. 



Hedging — The Osage Orange and Honey Locust were recommended for hedging in 

 Northern Illinois. 



Mr. McAfee offered the following resolution : 



Resolved, That a standing committee of four practical horticulturists be appointed from 

 different parts of the district, to test, under such directions as the Executive Committee 

 may prescribe, any new variety of fruits which may be presented to this Society for adop- 

 tion, and report results to this Society. . 



Adopted. 



Mr. Scott, in behalf of Mr. T. Hallet, of Galena, offers to send 

 two quarts of the Miner plum, next October, to any member who is 

 willing to pay express charges. Accepted by the Society. 



The Society adopted the " Townsend " as the proper name. It 

 was also recommended for general cultivation in Northern Illinois. 



Mr. Foster offered the following : 



Resolved, That every member of this Society plant and induce his neighbors to plant, 

 first, evergreens ; second, deciduous trees in wind breaks on the northeast, northwest, 

 and southwest sides of their buildings, orchards and farms. 



Mr. McAfee gave the result of some experiments which he has 

 made with regard to the sugar-producing qualities of the Acer 

 Negundo. He considers it valuable for that purpose. 



FINAL RESOLUTIONS. 



Resolved, That the members of this Society tender to the citizens of Aurora their sin- 

 cere thanks for the kind hospitalities extended to us during the present session of our 

 Society. 



Resolved, That the members appreciate the courtesy of the following railroad com- 

 panies : Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Illinois Central and Western Union, in return- 

 ing the members free over their several roads, and that by thus aiding the cause of tree 

 planting they also deserve the thanks of the community. 



Resolved, That we tender our thanks to Hon. S. Edwards for the able and efficient 

 manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office, and that we recognize in him 

 a zealous and hearty co-worker in the great cause of horticulture. 



Adjourned. 



