SUMMER MEETING. 



Held at Springfield^ June 8, g atid lo. iSgj. 



STATE HORTICULTURAL MEETING. 



It was promised on the part of Springfield that she would do her 

 part to make the summer meeting of the State Horticultural Society 

 a success if the officers would give her the convention. The South- 

 west is of the opinion that the contract was fulfilled to the full satis- 

 faction of all participating in the the very profitable and delightful ses- 

 sions. The attendance was good and the spirit was admirable. 



President Evans, as full of vigor as ever, was promptly on hand, 

 and so were Secretary Goodman, Vice-Presidents N. F. Murray and 

 Samuel Miller, and Treasurer Nelson. 



Springfield's two horticultural societies were well represented and 

 there were many visitors from out of the county, but not so many as 

 was hoped, for fruit-growers enjoy " getting together " as well as any 

 other class of citizens. So those who were " not there" were missed. 



Secretary Goodman had everything in readiness to move when the 

 president called the meeting to order the evening of the first day, 

 June 8th. — The Southwest. 



On Tuesday, June 8, at 8 p. m,, the semi-annual meeting of the 

 Missouri State Horticultural Society was called to order by President 

 J. C. Evans. 



The opening prayer was made by Dr. Boude. 



Mayor Bartlett, of Spingfield, presented the address of welcome. 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 



Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen — From time immemorial, in 

 all civilized nations, husbandry has held a high and honored place ; 

 today it is recognized as the highest and most important of all avo- 

 cations of peace. 



