58 MISSOURI STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Centralia, Mo., June 8, 1886. 

 Mr. L. A. Goodman : 



Dear Sir — I regret most sincerely that severe illness makes it 

 impossible to. meet with the society to-day. I had contemplated a 

 great deal of pleasure at your meeting, and my disappointment is very 

 great indeed. 



I earnestly hope that the members may have a good time, and at 

 the same time advance the interests of the Horticultural Association. 



I am, very respectfully, 



MARIE RODEMYEE. 



KiRKOooD, Mo., June 4, 1886. 

 Mr. L. A. Goodman : 



Dear Sir — Yours of May 31st is received. The leaves of apple 

 enclosed are affected with what is known as Black Rust, a fungous dis- 

 ease which has yet to be thoroughly investigated. I have observed it 

 in our orchard in previous years. From its sudden appearance, it 

 would seem to be simplj' of a parasitic nature and on the leaves alone, 

 develoyed only when atmospheric conditions are favorable, and not a 

 disease of the plant tissues generally. 



I have just returned from Washington, D. C, where I have been 

 spending a few weeks, partly in pursuance of certain entomological 

 -Studies in the museums of the Department of Agriculture and the 

 Smithsonian. 



Am not at all well, and fear that I shall not be able to attend the 

 meeting of the society at Louisiana, as I at one time intended. If I am 

 able to do so, will send a few notes directed to you at Louisiana, but 

 do not be disappointed if I do not. 



Yours respectfully, 



MARY E. MURTFELDT. 



Warrensbueg, Mo., May 5, 1886. 

 L. A Goodman, Esq., Secretary Missouri Horticultural Society : 



Dear Sir — Y^our esteemed favor of yesterday is received. Owing 

 to the fact that our school closes on the 10th of June, I will be unable 

 to attend your meeting at Louisiana, Mo. I greatly regret this, as it 

 would give me great pleasure to attend your meeting, especially as this 

 -session is to be held at my old home. 



Wishing you God speed in your good work, I remain, 



Most respectfully yours, 



GEO. L. OSBORXE. 



