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The President appointed Messrs. C. L. Marlatt, Franklin Sherman, 

 Jr., and J. G. Sanders. 



The following report of the Legislative Committee was adopted and 

 the committee discharged. 



REPORT OF COISIMITTEE ON LEGISLATION 



Mr. Chairman and Members of the Association: 



Your committee begs to report that it cooperated with other committees of Asso- 

 ciations interested in National Legislation, and with the Officers of the U. S. Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture, in securing the passage of the Federal Plant Quarantine Law. 

 Many meetings and conferences were held with parties interested while the biU was 

 pending the last session of Congress. After an agreement regarding the provisions 

 of the biU had been reached, the Officers of the Bureau of Entomology, especially 

 Mr. Marlatt, were untiring in their efforts to have the legislation enacted by 

 Congress. 



While the bill as passed is not perfect, it is hoped that the discussion of this legis- 

 lation at these meetings will be helpful in suggesting any amendments that may be 

 necessary jn the futm-e, for the greatest protection to this country, against imported 

 insects and diseases, with the least hardship upon the importers. 



Respectfully submitted, 



T. B. Symons. 



E. L. WORSHAM. 



H. A. Surface. 



REPORT OF AUDITING COxMMITTEE 

 Mr. Chairman: 



Your committee reports that it has examined the books and vouchers of the Treas- 

 urer and found them correct. 



J. G. Sanders. 

 W. C. O'Kane. 



REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS 



Whereas, the estabUshment of the Federal Horticidtural Board is a great advance 

 in improving the horticultural inspection service of the L'nited States, and believing 

 that there should be the fidlest possible cooperation between this Board and the 

 State Inspectors, — therefore. 



Be It Resolved: That we express our appreciation of the presence at this meeting 

 of the members of the Federal Horticultural Board; that we are willing and desirous 

 of conferring and cooperating with the Board so far as local conditions permit. 



Be It Further Resolved: That we employ for inspectors when possible, men of a high 

 standard of integrity and intelligence and of more ample training and experience 

 with both insects and plant diseases. 



Whereas, certain insects and plant diseases are considered dangeroush^ injurious 

 in some States or Countries and not in others, it seems necessary that some publica- 

 tion be issued giving brief illustrated accounts of the various pests, — 



Be It Resolved: That the President appoint a Committee cf three to corfer with 

 members cf the Federal Horticultural Board and request the Board to issue such a 

 publication. 



W. E. Brittox, Chairruan. 

 George G. Atwood. 

 H. E. Summers. 



The report of the Committee was adopted. 



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