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Resolved, That, for the delightful music kindly furnished by the Ann Arbor guitar 

 and banjo club, and by Prof. C. L. Clement and Miss Minnie Davis, we do now extend 

 our hearty thanks. 



Resolved, That we offer a hearty greeting to the visiting delegates from neighboring 

 societies, and that we are glad to see them with us now, and extend them a strong invi- 

 tation to be present at future meetings of the society. The words of cheer received 

 from W. W. Farnsworth of the Ohio Horticultural society, S. D. Willard of Geneva, 

 N. y., Nelson Bogue of Batavia, N. Y., and A. M. Smith of St. Catherines, from the 

 Fruitgrowers' association of Ontario, are always gladly received. 



Resolved, That the thanks of the society be extended to Drs. Angell, Steere, and 

 Vaughan, and Prof. Spalding, of the university, for the interesting and instructive 

 papers furnished by them. 



Resolved, That in the presence of Hon. J. J. Woodman, superintendent of the Michi- 

 gan agricultural exhibit at the Columbian Exposition, we are glad to recognize the 

 interest shown by the state commission in the horticultural exhibit, and we hail with 

 joy the statement by Mr. Woodman that the commission has, even at this late date, 

 determined to place the sum appropriated for the purpose, namely, $4,000, in the hands 

 of the committee on the horticultural exhibit. 



Resolved, That this society places itself on record as upholding the work of the national 

 department of agriculture, under the direction of the Hon. J. M. Rusk, particularly in 

 the divisions of entomology, botany, mycology, and forestry. The plan of sending 

 members of the various divisions to represent the department at the meetings of this 

 and kindred societies seems to us a valuable one, and we are glad to welcome among us 

 today Dr. Erwin P. Smith, special agent of the department in the division of mycology, 

 and we hereby extend our thanks to Dr. Smith for the valuable address made by him. 



Resolved, That we appreciate the presence of the reporters of the Orange Judd 

 Farmer, the Washtenaw Evening Times, and the Detroit and Chicago dailies, and that 

 we extend our thanks to the proprietor of Cook's hotel for the reduced rates granted 

 and for the attention received. l. r. taft, 



R. MORRILL, 

 J. N. STEARNS. 



ON LEGISLATION. 



Your committee would recommend the appointment of a special legislative commit- 

 tee, whose duty it shall be to look after the various measures that may come up, of 

 interest to this society, particularly the appointment of a food commissioner, World'a 

 Fair appropriations, and any and all matters of interest. 



We would also recommend the appointment of a committee to investigate prices of 

 evaporated fruits, as asked for in the resolution of L. B. Rice, referred to this com- 

 mittee. 



We would also suggest, as a subject germane to this legislative committee, the awak- 

 ening of an interest in the study of trees, plants, and fruits in our common schools, 

 and that teachers be required to pass an examination on this subject. 



R. M. KELLOGG, 



L. B. RICE, 



C. J. MONROE. 



ON OFFICIAL EErORTS. 



Your committee to whom was referred the reports of the secretary and treasurer, beg 

 leave to report that we have examined the books and accounts of the same, as well as 

 the vouchers connected therewith, and find the same to be correct. All of which is 

 respectfully submitted. d. g. edmiston. 



L. B. KICE, 

 ALBERT .lACKSON. 



ON FLOWERS AND PLANTS. 



Your committee charged with the duty of reporting upon the display of plants at 

 this meeting, beg leave to say that we are delighted to have this branch of horticulture 

 represented in the exhibit at this annual meetiug. So long as this society shall remain 

 a horticultural society, a display of plants and flowers should brighten every session. 

 One of the most delightful features of English rural life is the love of plants and flow- 



