2 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Mr. Loring's activity and unselfish efforts in movements per- 

 taining to civic welfare and embellishment in the city of his adop- 

 tion are recognized and appreciated by all who sympathize with 

 such labors and estimate the results at their true significance, both 

 in the present and future. His earliest effort in securing park 

 property is not generally remembered. It related to the triangle 

 now occupied by the old City Hall, which through his persuasion 

 was deeded to the city by the different owners; and the council was 

 also persuaded to vote funds for a suitable fence. From that date, 

 1864, he has been indefatigable in striving to secure land and per- 

 fect a park system, which is already counted as one of the main at- 

 tractions of Minneapolis. A natural taste in this direction has hap- 

 pily been fostered and cultivated by extensive travels, both in this 

 country and foreign lands, when keen observation, love of nature 

 and intercourse with those of kindred minds have all contributed to 

 render this pursuit a veritable passion. 



Mr. Loring was one of the early members of the Minnesota 

 State Horticultural Society, and one of the committee which re- 

 vised its earlier constitution, and enjoys contrasting those former 

 days with the present importance and success attending this organ- 

 ization — a success which appeals to him in every way : as a citizen 

 of Minnesota, a lover of the country, a believer in farming pursuits, 

 an admirer of fruit and flower culture and an ardent advocate of 

 enlightened forestry. Mr. and Mrs. Loring are both life members 

 of this society. 



