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10. Fer the best new herbaceous perennial flowering plant, which 

 shall be hardy in the Northern States east of the Rocky Mountains. 

 To be exhibited as above (a). $100 or plate. 



We shall make no claims or conditions whatsoever that would in- 

 fluence the naming or disposition of the prize-winning varieties. 



The competition is opeA to North America. 



The names of the committees will be announced as soon as the lists 

 can be completed. 



The above conditions will not be modified, except, possibly, to 

 simplify them. 



We invite suggestions, to the end of making the above offers as 

 useful as possible. 



Parties intending to compete are requested to inform the under- 

 signed, for record. 



Reports of judges on any new fruits, flowers, or vegetables at any 

 exhibition in America are solicited. 



(Signed) E. H. LIBBY. 



Greenfield, Mass., Maj^ 1, 1885. 



Committee on final resolutions submitted the following repo-rt: 

 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. 



Mr. President : 



The committee appointed to draft final resolutions beg leave to 

 off"er the following : 



Pesolved, That the thanks of this society are due for the use of the 

 Presbyterian church, in which we held our meeting, and especially to 

 the ladies of Butler for the gorgeous and beautiful decoration with 

 such a fine array and beautiful display of rare blooming pot plants, 

 together with a profusion of cut flowers, boquets, designs and festoons, 

 and for their interest and regular attendance during the meeting. 



liesolved., further^ That our thanks are due the Bates County Hor- 

 ticultural Society and to the citizens of Butler and of the county for 

 their courteous, hospitable entertainment and untiring efforts to ren- 

 der our stay and meeting pleasant. 



Resolved, further, That we are pleased to be honored by so many 

 reporters of the press, and also especially to Prof. Rose for his prompt- 

 ness in reporting the full proceedings of this society. 



