PROCEEDINGS OF THE WINTER MEETING. 17 



world's fair matters. 



The subject of the horticultural schedules at the World's Fair was taken 

 up, with reference to the objections made by the society, at its December 

 meeting, to the schedules made by Prof. Blake and adopted by the com- 

 missioners. Prof. Taft reported that many societies throughout the 

 country, as well as many individual horticulturists of prominence, had 

 joined this society in its protest. Time for action before the commission- 

 ers, in Chicago, has not arrived, but such action will be taken. He 

 submitted schedules lately approved by Delaware fruitgrowers, made by 

 their committee, which he regarded as the best yet proposed, and well 

 worthy of adoption. He read the main division headings, and the matter 

 was referred to the committee on resolutions. 



Tuesday Afternoon Session. 



WHAT SHALL BE DONE AT THE WORLD'S FAIR? 



The first topic considered was that of Michigan's Horticultural Interests 

 at the World's Fair. It was introduced by the following suggestions from 

 President Lyon: 



Select model trees— peach, dwarf pear, and if possible cherry and plum — of bearing 

 age; shorten their roots prior to the present spring's growth, and leave them standing 

 till next season, taking off all fruit. In spring of '92, lift and place in suitable-size tubs 

 or boxes; keep them in healthy condition, but remove all fruit; secure, by use of liquid 

 manures if needful, the free formation of fruit buds, and in April or May, 1893, after 

 cold spring storms are past, plant on Exposition grounds on plot assigned for the 

 purpose. 



Apply similar rules to as many non-bearing fruit trees and other of our hardy orna- 

 mental plants and trees, either indigenous or introduced, as funds and space will 

 warrant, and well-grown models can be secured. 



Begin this year the preparations for growing a full and satisfactory set of long- 

 keepers to be put aside (if practicable in cold storage) to go upon the tables at the 

 opening of the Exposition, and to be followed by small fruits as well as others, each in 

 its season, upon the plant or on the table, either or both if practicable. 



Encourage prospective exhibitors to impress their names (or initials) upon colored 

 specimens, by shading the requisite portions from sunlight while coloring. 



Maintain, by renewals when needful, as full an exhibit as practicable of our native as 

 well as introduced wild flowers and fruits, each in its season, with their botanical and 

 local names and the localities where obtained. The correct name should accompany 

 all plant as well as fruit exhibits. m 



The preparation of an exhibit of our indigenous and introduced woods should be 

 made, though perhaps this may be appropriately done by the Agricultural college, or 

 by the State Forestry association. 



The fruit interests of the state should also be represented by a display of both canned 

 and desiccated exhibits, and the same is also true of its vegetable garden products. 



Mr. C. J. Moxroe read the following letter from Mr. Joseph Lannin of 

 South Haven, president of the West Michigan Fruitgrowers' society: 

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