ecretary’s (Yorner. 
OUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 1898.—It now stands at 472for annual mem- 
bers as against 282 at this time a year ago, a gain of 190 for this year- 
Any who have not yet done so are invited to renew at once. 
HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE 1897 REPORT?—If not please notify the 
secretary, or if you live at or near Minneapolis call in person at the 
secretary’s office for it and save the society the seventeen cents 
postage. 
WHY THE 1897 REPORT COMES LATE.—The unexpectedly large 
number of members on the roll at this time of year has exhausted 
the first lot of bound volumes of 1897, and there will be a little 
delay in sending out the next one. It may hit you. 
A CORRECTION.—The reporter lost the point of my remarks on 
ash seed in the last issue, (See page 12.) which was, that all the 
seed shipped to Milwaukee were gathered from one tree; which was 
intended to emphasize what Mr. Underwood said in regard to pro- 
ducing numerous varieties from the same seed. O. M. LORD. 
THE PRESENT LECTURER ON HORTICULTURE AT THE FARMER’S 
INSTITUTE—is Mr. A. K. Bush, of Dover, Minn, This is a new field 
for Mr. Bush, but he brings to the work considerable experience in 
horticulture and an observing mind. We expect to hear of his suc- 
cess as the apostle of our beloved art. Heis well known as one of 
our working members. < 
OuR NEW CONTEMPORARY.—Mr. Clarence Wedge’s new sheet, 
“Northern Fruits,” has found its way into our sanctum. What it 
lacks in size is more than made up in virilty, and we feel like saying 
heartily “most welcome.” In the position it occupies it can say 
some things which the official organ of this society cannot well 
say, and so it makes a good complement to our journal. We wish 
well for this lusty infant and hope to see it grow. 
A HINT TO 1897 MEMBERS.—If any member for 1897 who has not 
renewed his membership for 1898 and does not propose doing so, is 
still receiving the “Minnesota Horticulturist,” will you please notify 
the secretary by postal at once that your name may be dropped 
from the roll. The purpose of the society is to do all the good pos- 
sible to as many people as possible, and the way to accomplish this 
is througha large and widely scattered membership, and we hope 
you will stay with us and aid in this good work. 
