ANNUAL MEETING WIS. STATE HORT. SOCIETY, 1899. 257 



ANNUAL MEETING, WISCONSIN STATE HORTICUL- 

 TURAL SOCIETY, 1899. 



J. M. UNDERWOOD, DELEGATE. 



On arriving in Madison, we went to the Capitol, where enter- 

 tainment was provided for us, and where we met many of the 

 members of the society from different parts of the state. This fea- 

 ture of the Wisconsin meeting is one that is very pleasant, and one 

 that we in Minnesota will do well to follow. So many coming 

 together for their meals adds a social charm that cannot be had in 

 any other way. 



The meeting was held in the basement of the Capitol. The rooms 

 that had been formerly used were not available. Our sister society 

 is like ours in that it has no home wherein to meet, and there 

 should be something done by both societies to change this condition 

 of things. 



The attendance was about the same as at our meeting, and the 

 carrying out of the program could not be criticized. The five- 

 minute papers were an attractive feature, and time was promptly 

 called on all the speakers. 



The compliment was paid Mrs. Underwood and I of making us 

 honorary merjibers for the year, and we were urged to participate in 

 the discussions. 



An interesting report of the Wisconsin exhibit of fruits at Omaha 

 was made by Messrs. Hatch, Philips, Toole, Coe, Kellogg and 

 others. The exhibit was made by direction of the society, and the 

 total cost was $818.21. While it was not as large as those of some 

 other states, the great number of varieties and the character of the 

 fruit was such as to win for it many praises, and although gold, 

 silver and bronze medals were awarded not even leather has been 

 received. 



Mr. Philips' report of the new trial orchard was interesting. This 

 orchard is under the control of the society, and the expenses are 

 met by the state. The orchard is located near Wausau, on high 

 ground with clay sub-soil, and should prove of great value in test- 

 ing the different varieties and establishing their value. 



The subject of top-working was an interesting topic. The Vir- 

 ginia was given the preference as a stock, but there was some 

 objection to it on account of its blighting. 



In discussing the printing of their magazine, it was stated that it 



cost for printing $309.21 



Salary of editor 200.00 



Illustrations and postage 38.98 



Incidentals 40.00 



Total $588 .19 



Receipts for advertising $ 27.50 



Subscriptions, etc 65 . 52 



304 subscribers 304.00 



$397.02 



