490 minnesota state horticultural society. 



Thursday Morning Session. 



To insure an auspicious opening of the day, upon urgent re- 

 quest "Pinnegan's Wake" was sung hy President Underwood, 

 which was followed by an original poem, by Mr. Dartt. 



President's Annual Address. J, M. Underwood, Lake City. 

 (See index.) 



On motion of J. S. Harris, the president's address was refer- 

 red to the committee for its consideration. 



Mr. Harris: I would also request Mr. Underwood to furnish 

 a copy of his address to the country newspapers for publica- 

 tion. In that way it will be read by people who would other- 

 wise not read the address. 



' 'Annual Report of Executive Board. " Wyman Elliot, Chair- 

 man. (See index.) 



"Annual Report of Secretary." A. W. Latham, Minneapolis. 

 (See index.) 



"Annual Report of Treasurer." C. W. Sampson, Eureka. 

 (See index. ) 



On motion of Mr. C. L. Smith, the reports of the secretary 

 and treasurer were adopted. 



"Annual Report of Librarian." (See index.) 



On motion of Mr. Elliot, the report of the librarian was ac- 

 cepted and ordered placed on file for publication. 



"Cultivation of Squash in the Family Garden." J. S. Jerabek, 

 Silver Lake. (See index.) 



Discussion. 



"Selection of Varieties for the Vegetable Garden." J. E. 

 Northrup, Minneapolis. (See index.) 



"The Parmer's Vegetable Garden." A. K. Bush, Dover. 

 (See index.) 



Discussion. 



Thursday Afternoon Session. 



The meeting was called to order at 2 o'clock by the Presi- 

 dent, and the unfinished program of the morning was taken up. 



"Potatoes in the Market Garden." Pranklin De Cou, St. 

 Paul. (See index.) 



"Melons for Market." H. C. EUergodt, Lanesboro. (See 

 index.) 



"What Kinds of Potatoes Have Proved Most Valuable?" J. 

 C. Walker, Rose Creek. (See index. ) 



Discussion. 



