26 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



tion— and it is a very strong and prosperous organization, and 

 will be an inflaeatial organization in this state — ^in order to come 

 in touch with that work it was thought best to organize a 

 woman's auxiliary horticultural society, auxiliary to the state 

 horticultural society. The women are entitled to become 

 members of this society, they are perfectly welcome to take 

 part, and do take part in a meisure in the deliberations of this 

 society, but this organization was thought best in order to come 

 in touch with the women's clubs of the state; and I think from 

 the very auspicious commencement they had at our summer 

 meeting it will be the means of bringing out a great many 

 women who will work together along horticultural lines in 

 which we do not do much, especially in the ornamental part of 

 it, which will be of great value to the society and state. Per- 

 haps this explanation will be sufficient. 

 Mr. Hartwell: That is all right. I say amen to it. 



CIRCULAR LETTER, 1898, TO WOMEN'S CLUB OF 

 MINNESOTA. 



ISSUED BY STATE FKDERATIOX OF WOMEN'S CLUBS. 



(This circular is introduced to show the lines along- which the 

 Woman's Auxiliary expects to work in common with the state 

 organization of women. — Sec'Y.) 



We appeal with confidence to the members of the clubs through- 

 out the state to secure their hearty and active co-operation in the 

 important work of improving and beautifying its villages, towns 

 and cities. What is needed is intelligent leadership and united 

 efforts along the following lines: 



1. To make the grounds at and about all school buildings as 

 attractive as possible, giving especial attention to the school build- 

 ings in the country districts. 



2. To have the rubbish cleaned from vacant lots as well as from 

 along streets, alleys and roadways. 



3. To have all parks and other public grounds, whether about 

 buildings or otherwise, beautified, especially church grounds. 



4. To secure well kept lawns, and encourage the planting of trees 

 along the streets and highways, The free distribution of flower and 

 garden seeds among those unable or indisposed to purchase them is 

 recommended. 



5. Much can be done in almost every town in the way of improv- 

 ing cemetery grounds. 



6. Study the conditions of your towns and vicinity in order to 

 discover if there are any special directions in which work to secure 

 these desired ends can be made. 



7. Interest the local press and secure its aid in directing the 

 attention of the people to the desirability of making their grounds 

 and their town more attractive. 



