SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING 



HELD IX 



CHILLICOTHE, JUNE 7, 8,9, 1892, 



A large collection of fruit-growers were seen in the court-house 

 before the opening of the sessions. 



A fine lot of berries were spread upon the tables, and in spite of 

 the excessive rains the berries were in fine condition. A large collec- 

 tion of seedlings were sent from Columbia, and among them were 

 some very fine ones. 



After a mutual hand-shaking and a renewing of old acquaintance, as 

 well as forming new ones, the Society was called to order by the Presi- 

 dent, J. C. Evans, at 8 p. m. June 7. 



Eev. Mr. Sapp gave the opening prayer, after which a bit of music 

 was well given by the local society. 



The welcome address by the Mayor, Fred Hoppe, gave the Society 

 a new hope for the success of fruit-growing. 



The response by the President stated that this meeting was of 

 special importance to all Missourians, because of the part the horti- 

 culturists were to take in the World's Fair. 



Missouri has taken 26 premiums at New Orleans, and a number of 

 medals at other places, and has yet to take the second place in an 

 award. 



It shall be so at Columbian Exposition, and all we ask of our fruit 

 men is to give their aid in whatever they are called upon to do. 



Ten thousand dollars have been set aside for the horticultural dis- 

 play, and if every one will assist, a good showing can be made with 

 that amount. 



HORTICULTURE IN MISSOURI. 



Ladies and Gentlemen — As the representative of and on behalf of the State 

 Horticultural Society of Missouri, I take great pleasure on this occasion in thank- 

 ing you most heartily for the invitation to hold this our semi-annual meeting in 

 your beautiful and enterprising city, and for the warm and enthusiastic welcome 

 which you have given us to the freedom of your city and the hospitality of your 

 homes 



