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2d. Jiesolved, that we sincerely thank the Cumberland Presby- 

 terian church for the use of this comfortable, elegant and commodious 

 house for our meetings. 



3d. Resolved, that the thanks of this society are due Mr. Hans 

 !Neilson, St. Joseph; Mr. R. S. Brown, Kansas City, and Mrs. W. E. 

 Jackson, Louisiana, for their contributions of exquisite flowers that 

 make up this floral display. 



4th. Resolved, that the thanks of this society are due to Messrs. 

 Stark Brothers and Capt. W. AV. Anderson for their great and valuable 

 services in their care and entertainment of the members and friends of 

 ^he society on this occasion. 



5th. Resolved, that the thanks of this society are due to the Hon. 

 Mayor and City Council for their kind invitation to visit the city at 

 "their expense, and to the citizens who have hospitably opened their 

 homes for the entertainment of the members of the society. 



6th. Resolved, that the thanks of this society are due the press of 

 the State for printing the reports of the transactions of this meeting. 



7th. Resolved, that this meeting will result in much advancement 

 in the cause of horticulture, and that it has been very enjoyable to all 

 present. 



L. L. SEILER, 

 J. B. DURAND, 

 S. M. BAYLES. 



Adjourned to 8 p. m. 



WEDXESDAY, 8 P. M. 



INIeeting called to order and a song was given by the choir, after 

 -which Rev. Pearson offered prayer. Another song was given. Then 

 .an essay was read by Maj. Ragau, 



