OF THE 



Minnesota State Horticultural Society, 



1906. 



The regular summer meeting of the societ}- will be held, as now for long 

 a time, in Armory Hall, State Experiment Station, St. Anthony Park^ Minn., 

 on Tuesday, the 26th of June. This date has been selected for the purpose 

 of holding the meeting at the time of the height of the strawberry season in 

 the viciuity of the Twin Cities, which will still give opportunity for the exhibit 

 of late ripening varieties from points south of here and early ripening 

 varieties from points north, from both of which localities, as well as the 

 immediate vicinity of the Twin Cities, we hope for very many contributions 

 to the strawberry exhibit. The usual large premiums for. the exhibit of this 

 fruit are again offered. 



Exhibits of green currants and gooseberries are also asked for, and 

 premiums offered for them. Ever)' variety exhibited should be carefully 

 labeled so that proper comparisons may be made. A large exhibit of roses and 

 peonies is also desired, and it is hoped the exhibit may not be confined to one 

 or two of the larger growers of these timely flowers. Let each member 

 attending who has flowers, even if of not more than one variety of roses or 

 peonies, etc., bring that one kind to the meeting and thus participate in a 

 practical way in the interest of the exhibit, which will be much augmented by' 

 becoming personally connected with it. Please note the change from past 

 years in the method of offering premiums for exhibits of perennial flowers. 

 Each variety may be shown by itself, and separate prizes will be paid there- 

 for. It is expected that this change ^Aill increase the interest in this class 

 of exhibits. 



There is more of interest than ever at the experiment station to attract 

 the attention of our members and especially along horticultural lines. The 

 new movement in the yvay of experimentation in plant breeding should be 

 particularly noted. As far as possible the members should plan to be on the 

 grounds early in the day and spend the forenoon in looking over what is being 

 done by the officials who have charge of the work there, a number of whom 

 will be on hand to escort parties about the place. " 



A basket lunch will be spread in Armory Hall at 12:30 o'clock, which it 

 must be understood is for the members of the society and adult members of 

 their families or accompan^-ing friends, and all who take part in this function 

 are expected to contribute towards it, as this is the only way in which the 

 spread can be prepared . Strawberries will be furnished for the table from 

 those presented for exhibition after the judging is completed. All those 

 taking seats at the tables must be provided with tickets, which can be 

 obtained by members for themselves and accompanj'ing friends from a com - 

 mittee in the hall who will be known by their wearing the society badge. 

 Anj' present who are not members of the society may become sucli for ihe 

 current year by the payment of 1 1. GO annual fee to Secretary Latham, or of 

 $10.00 for a life membership. 



