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has been a committee on pomology appointed, and it is desired that 

 this society recommend additional names for localities not now represented 

 on this committee. 



In regard to the manner of collecting this exhibit and placing it on 

 exhibition, we must learn as we go along. The committee on grains and 

 grasses is expected to establish headquarters within the state, to which all 

 material intended for exhibition will be sent, where it will be classified 

 and prepared for sending on to Chicago. With fruit, however, it will be 

 necessary to have them sent directly to Chicago and to have members of the 

 committee there to receive it and place it in position. This will neces- 

 sarily involve some expense. I should like to get an expression from you 

 of about how much would be necessary for that purpose. 



VARIOUS POINDS COVERED BY DISCUSSION. 



E. H. Scott, Ann Arbor: I would like to hear Mr. Garfield's opinion 

 as to the amount necessary to collect this exhibit. 



C. W. Garfield, Grand Rapids: It would depend upon circumstances. 

 If there is to be a pomological committee, to work distinct from the soci- 

 ety, the work of the society will be so much reduced. If, on the other 

 hand, the gathering of the fruit, flowers, and vegetables is to come through 

 the society, it means another thing. I should want to know how much 

 the society should do distinct from the committee. How does the com- 

 mittee intend to utilize the various organizations of the state in connection 

 with this exhibition work? 



Mr. Belden: There are three committees which cover the ground of 

 this society, those on pomology, floriculture, and horticulture. My idea 

 would be that the committee on pomology, as selected by the board of 

 managers, with any addition which may be made, would have charge of 

 the subject and that the State Horticultural society should act with the 

 committee in any way thought best. 



Mr. Samuels: It seems to me that the best plan for the state board 

 would be to appropriate a certain amount of the appropriation and turn 

 it over to the State Horticultural society with which to make the exhibit. 

 This was done in Colorado, and that state is the first to report progress in 

 fitting up its exhibit. That state has not only made application for space, 

 but has already prepared wax models to be used in making a complete 

 exhibit of the fruits of the state. Wisconsin has adopted the same plan, 

 and $15,000, one tenth of the state appropriation, has been placed at the 

 disposal of the State Horticultural society with which to make its exhibits. 



C. J. Monroe, South Haven: In view of the fact that the state board 



