PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING. 



HELD IN ITHACA, DEC. 1, 2, 3, 1897. 



The first three days of December were devoted by the Michigan State 

 Horticultural society to the work of its annual meeting, Ithaca being the 

 place of its assembling. They went to a region new in horticultural enter- 

 prise, but one possessing many possibilities for all fruits except the peach. 

 The beginnings already made afford ground for strong hope of great ex- 

 tension and success. 



The earlier sessions were not satisfactory in point of local attendance, 

 but later this disappointing feature was removed and large audiences lent 

 the encouragement to the many who went from about the state and pre- 

 sented a highly meritorious programme, which was carried out in all its 

 features. 



The election of officers resulted in re-election of Roland Morrill of Ben- 

 ton Harbor for president, much against his wishes. Edwy C. Reid of Alle- 

 gan was re-elected secretary; Asa W. Slay ton of Grand Rapids, treasurer; 

 C. F. Hale of Shelby and R. D. Graham of Grand Rapids, members of 

 executive board for three years. R. M. Kellogg of Three Rivers, who had 

 been appointed by the executive board to fill a vacancy on the board, was 

 regularly chosen to the place. The board chose C. J. Monroe of South 

 Haven vice-president, and R. L. Hewitt of Lansing librarian. 



Reports made by the secretary and treasurer showed the society's affairs, 

 both as to membership and finances, to be in excellent condition, the 

 annual memberships being greater than in any one of ten preceding years 



Two evening sessions were made more instructive and entertaining V»y 

 illustration of the lectures by means of a stereopticon, one enjoyment not 

 on the programme being a presentation of many views of the Agricul- 

 tural College, made by Prof. Taft, with accompanying explanatory re- 

 marks. The instrument was also used in illustration of Prof. M. B. 



Waite's lecture on "Diseases of the Pear and Apple." 

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