REPORTS OF COUNTY SOCIETIES. 213 



HENRY COUNTY. 



The Henry County Horticultural Society met in court-house last 

 Saturday, with a fairly good attendance — more so than usual. The 

 minutes of last meeting were read by Secretary Pretzinger. Treasurer 

 Burris made report of money in his hands— over $28. Pretty good 

 showing. Some unfinished businegs was taken up and disposed of 

 President Bonham, delegate to State meeting, gave a great deal of 

 valuable information concerning fruit-growing, and also on agriculture. 

 Mr. Stevenson, a young fruit-grower of Deepwater, gave some valuable 

 points on grape culture and apple growing. He is an up-to-date hor- 

 ticulturist. Rev. Armstrong was present, but was called away. How- 

 ever, he said he was in favor of everything that was for the good of 

 the meeting and the Henry county horticultural advancement. 



The annual State report was distributed. A few kept — to be given 

 away at our next meeting. J. M. Pretzinger was appointed delegate to 

 State meeting, at Moberly, December 7, 8 and 9. From now on a general 

 discussion of how to have a good meeting and attendance and how. 

 Henry county's vast resources in fruit-growing could be advanced. 

 Any one can join this society free for the present, and receive a report 

 as long as we have them. 



Adjourned to meet in court-room, Saturday, December 18th, at 1 

 p. m., prompt. 

 J. M. Pretzinger, S.ec'y. M. L. Bonham, Pres., Clinton, Mo. 



GREENE COUNTY. 



The Greene County Horticultural Society has had a prosperous 

 year. New members have been added and the enthusiasm for fruit- 

 growing was never so strong. Daring the summer months our Society 

 meets at the residences of members in the country and in winter we 

 meet with city members or in a hall. A bountiful dinner is always fur- 

 nished. We look forward to the time when the Greene County Hor- 

 ticultural Society will have a hall of its own and a library and periodi- 

 cals. We have $110 in our treasury. 



G. A. Atwood, Secretary. 



