PROCEEDINGS OF THE WINTER MEETING, 



HELD IN PORT HURON, MICHIGAN. FEBRUARY 17-19, 1892. 



When it was decided to hold the winter meeting of the State Horti- 

 cultural society at Port Huron, Feb. 17 to 19, there were grave doubts 

 whether at such a time a good attendance could be obtained in a locality 

 where there was presumed to be so little interest in fruitgrowing. But 

 assurance was had from Mr. L. B, Rice that nothiug would be left undone, 

 in the way of local committee work, and the sequel proved how thoroughly 

 he did his part; for, both in attendance and interest, the meeting was suc- 

 cessful in great degree, and this despite the score or more of Canadian and 

 Michigan fruitgrowers who were detained at home by the prevalent 

 epidemic of grip, and who by letter expressed their regret for non- 

 attendance. 



The sessions were held in a very pleasant hall in the new White block, 

 provided with all the comforts of good seats, light, and warmth. Mr. M. 

 Ullenbruch, a florist of the city, beautifully decorated the hall with 

 palms, blooming azaleas, dracenas, and other plants, and cut flowers of the 

 rose, carnation, hyacinth, narcissus, and a number more. Pleasant 

 quarters were provided at the Huron house, and every provision made for 

 the comfort and enjoyment of the visitors. A memorable feature of the 

 occasion was the excellent vocal music furnished by Miss Greta Rice and 

 Mrs. Lena Jones. The society has seldom been favored with anything of 

 the kind of equal quality. 



The first session, that of Wednesday evening, the 17th, was not largely 

 attended, owing, perhaps, to a misunderstanding as to the programme, 

 between the local committee and the secretary; and as the latter was not 

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