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have two different conditions of growth. We liave with the little sap- 

 ling first, the vegetating period in which it is the competitor of all others, 

 and then we have a later, more mature condition of the tr,ee, or the 

 plant, or the animal, and in each we get the development of the repro- 

 ductive organs, and the propagation of the seeds. Now if we recognize 

 those things, it is reasonable then within certain limits to expect that 

 if we propagate, from the tree, growing wood, we will gee a more effec- 

 tive condition, other things being equal with the plants, for a short 

 period of time in its history, than we will, if we propagate from the 

 more mature wood. So there is one point to be taken into consideration, 

 as bearing upon this question. If I had an orchard such as Mr. PoUar-l 

 has, before deciding upon scions taken from bearing trees, I would study 

 all of the other factors of environment, bearing upon this question. It 

 may be that by giving the roots a dressing of manure, or by so cultivat- 

 ing them that they have plenty of moisture, all during the growing sea- 

 son, or by some way of a change of environment, in some way it may 

 be possible to change those trees and bring them into a more productive 

 habit than they are at present. If that does not bring results, then it 

 would be an open question as to what would bring them into a more 

 productive state. 



REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. 



Mr. Pollard: At this time I wish to read the report of the commit- 

 tee on resolutions. The report is as follows: 



RESOLUTIONS. 



1. That we favor the continued support and further extension 

 of the horticultural institutes as conducted by this society during the 

 past year. In this connection we recommend that the subject of co- 

 operation and organization among fruit growers be considered in addi- 

 tion to other topics at these institutes. 



2. That we recommend the appointment of a committee of one per- 

 son from each of the nineteen fruit districts of the state. A majority 

 of which shall constitute a woi'king committee for the revision of the 

 recommended fruit lists of this society. 



3. That we favor the appointment of a standing committee on for- 

 estry and parks, to consist of six members; four from this society and 

 the forester of the state university, who shall act as its chairman. It 

 shall be the duty of this committee to consider and promote the wel- 

 fare of the park and forestry interests of this state. 



4. That we recommend to the director of the farmers' institute the 

 selection of a competent horticulturist to be added to their list of workers 

 in all institute work, — and that special attention be paid to the call for 

 aid and instruction in horticulture from the western sections of this 

 state. 



