IN MEMORIAM, JONATHAN T. GRIMES. I23 



J. T. Grimes has filled out a useful and instructive life along 

 horticultural lines. Coming to our state at an early day, when 

 the uncertainties of fruit raising were considerable and entering 

 the vocation of nurseryman and fruit grower with much zeal, 

 he was always identified with our society as one of its staunchest 

 supporters and was also a strong advocate of the necessity of 

 our state fostering this industry, that apparently had so many 

 drawbacks and so many vicissitudes to overcome. He was a 

 ready debator and often displayed great ability in giving ex- 

 plicit instruction on horticultural topics. On farm, garden and 

 fruit subjects his judgment and instruction were always sound 

 and to the point. 



His years were well rounded out with usefulness in the cause 

 of horticulture and, like the patriarchs of old, he has gone hence, 

 we believe, to a rich reward, where flowers and fruits are per- 

 petual. 



WYMAN ELLIOT. 



The physiognomist, looking at Mr. Grimes, would not need 

 to be told that he was a true type of the early American historic 

 period— "the time that tried men's souls" — and of the manhood 

 that has been "the winning of the West." A pleasant picture 

 of him in my memory is that of a man not ashamed or afraid to 

 acknowledge an error of judgment or its resultant act when 

 time and better knowledge had reversed him. And this reminds 

 me to say that one of the delightful things about the Minnesota 

 State Horticultural Society is the constancy with which its mem- 

 bers have worked together, up to the collar, regardless of early 

 frictions and differences, till harmony came as a result of this 

 attention, and not one drops out by death without all the sur- 

 vivors joining in heartfelt words of appreciation and eulogy. 

 Thus may it continue to be with our successors, every one. 



OLIVER GIBBS. 



It would be esteemed a great privilege to say a few words 

 in affectionate remembrance of our time-honored friend and 

 hearty co-worker, Mr. Grimes. As an ardent horticulturist and 

 one of the earliest members of this society we owe him more 

 than we shall ever be able to pay. It was my good fortune to 

 become acquainted with that "good old man" forty-five years ago. 

 At that early day a friendship was established which lasted as 

 long as he lived. I always found him true, faithful and the very 

 "soul of honor." 



Having been ill in bed for six weeks I do not feel able to 

 write more. I would be glad to say what I feel but cannot now- 

 The spirit is williiTg, biit the flesh is weak. 



W. W. PENDERGAST. 



