ANNUAL MEETING, 1898. .. 497 



years ago to secure an appropriation for a building for botany 

 and horticulture, but failed. This resolution embodies the ac- 

 tion of the board of regents. Our society is very much inter- 

 ested looking towards the advancement of that school in the 

 art we love. 



Mr. C. L. Smith: Let me say right here this is for horticul- 

 ture and forestry, and it is for the interest of the people of the 

 state of Minnesota, and I want to appeal to the country mem- 

 bers of the society to work with their members of the legisla- 

 ture for the passage of this bill. You can rest assured that the 

 members of the legislature from the twin cities will be in favor 

 of it if we can get the country members interested. I have no 

 doubt but that the whole legislative delegation from INtinneap- 

 olis and St. Paul are in favor of the bill, but those we have got 

 to interest are the members from the country districts, and 

 those of you who are here please interest your members in this 

 matter. 



On motion of Mr. Harris the resolution was unanimously 

 adopted. 



Mr. E. W. Randall introduced the following resolution: 



"Resolved, That this society express its appreciation of the interest 

 of Mr. J. W. Thomas, of Minneapolis, in horticulture, as manifested 

 by his donation of $100 in cash prizes for fruit at the recent state 

 fair." I 



On motion of Mr. Harris the resolution was unanimously 

 adopted. 



Mr. Clarence Wedge, in behalf of the committee of final reso- 

 lutions, submitted the following report: 



Resolved, That the particular thanks of the society are due to our 

 retiring president who has so ably and industriously served us for 

 the past six years. We feel that a large share of the prosperity 

 which we now enjoy is due to his persistent efforts to make our 

 meeting enjoyable and our work useful, and it is with sentiments of 

 real regret that we have felt compelled to accept his decision to 

 lay down the gavel. 



Resolved, That the thanks of the society be extended to the county 

 commissioners of Hennepin county for the use of rooms so well 

 adapted to our meeting. 



Resolved, That our thanks be given to Howard, Farwell & Co. for 

 the use of their piano. 



Resolved, That we extend to Harrison & Smith, the public printers, 

 our appreciation of their prompt and efficient work in printing our 

 magazine and annual reports, and for their courtesy and confidence 

 in continuing our publications in the absence of an appropriation 

 by the state. 



