3S NEBRASKA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 



Spraying for the Codling Moth and Apple Scab in Nebraska 



G. E. Merrell, U. S. Department of Agriculture 



Report of Committees 



The President: The regular summer meeting of the Nebraska State 

 Horticultural Society will now come to order. On account of the lateness 

 of the hour it has been suggested that we postpone our program until this 

 afternoon and meet here at 1.30 instead of two o'clock. Since our pro- 

 gram for this morning is not very heavy it seems that would be a good 

 plan, and if there are no objections then we will convene here in this hall 

 at 1:30 this afternoon and we stand adjourned until that time. 



1:30 P. M. 



The President: The meeting will now come to order. Reverend 

 Bailey will pronounce the invocation. 



INVOCATION. 



Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this auspicious 

 day. And we thank Thee for this beautiful weather with which Thou art 

 blessing us. We thank Thee for this society of men engaged in the .good 

 work they are doing. V/e thank Thee for the kindness which Thou 



has shown us and which is so manifest all around us. 



"We ask Thy blessing upon us and upon these men here who are in- 

 terested in floriculture and horticulture. We thank Thee for what they 

 have accomplished. May they continue to do more and may their efforts 

 result in more good for mankind. May they bring forth new fruits and 

 new flowei-s to beautify the earth. Bless the ofiicrs of this society. Give 

 unto them and unto all of us increased wisdom and increased strength. 

 May all that these men accomplish make for better conditions and more 

 enjoyment of the good things with which Thou hast blessed us. May they 

 enjoy themselves while in our city and may they have a very pleasant and 

 profitable meeting. 



Hear this our prayer we ask in Thy Son's name. Amen. 



The President: We will now listen to the address of welcome to 

 be delivered by Mr. Oliver, County Supei;iuei'.dt nt of Public Instruction. 



Welcome. 



County Superintendent, T. J. Oliver. 



Mr. Chairman, Members of the Nebraska State Horticultui;/ . ocicty. 



Ladies and Gentlemen: 



In the absence of our mayor, I have been called upon to make a few 

 remarks in the way of welcoming you to our city. I want to say to you 

 that Falls City and Richardson County as well does extend to you a very 

 hearty welcome. We are glad to have you wth us. We are glad to wel- 



