ecretary's (^orrjer. 



Can 3'ou use any letter heads, as shown in the March number? It 

 will help us. 



One hundred and ten additional names have been placed on our 

 annual membership roll during- the past month. 



This office was moved March 1, as planned, to 207 Kasota Block. 

 The new quarters are commodious and pleasant, as much so as was 

 expected. The fast growing- library fills about two-thirds the 

 wall space. 



Some of the pictures at our World's Fair horticulttiral exhibit 

 adorn the walls, and the chairs used there have been added to the 

 furnishings of the room. Altogether it is a very creditable home 

 for the society and many of the members are finding their way 

 here. All are welcome. 



The state fair premium list for 1894 is now in press and copies will 

 be sent at an early date to the members of this society. The pre- 

 miums on horticultural products have been re-arranged, so that 

 hereafter premiums will be paid only to producers — every article 

 exhibited must have been produced by the exhibitor. The pre- 

 miums on fruit have been about doubled, and considerably in- 

 creased on flowers. 



Every member should plan to send to the fair the choicest pro- 

 ducts of the orchard and garden, and, if possible, attend in person. 

 You will gather inspiration there and our work will be greatlj'^ ad- 

 vanced. Please read the list carefully and see what you can exhibit. 



Premiums to New Members. — The six valuable prein,iums, in- 

 cluding the report for 1893 and the magazine for 1894, all for $1.00, 

 ought to place hundreds of new subscribers on our rolls this spring. 



If each member would give a few minutes to this work amongst 

 his neighbors our list could easily be doubled before the May issue. 

 Have you noticed the verj^ liberal offer of the six premiums, maga- 

 zine and three back reports to any one sending three new sub- 

 scribers? 



It should be easy to secure members with all these inducements. 

 Can you not devote a little time to the work or get some one else to 

 do it — and so help advance the interests of the society? Circulars 

 in any quantitj^ will be furnished for distribution upon application, 

 and a few sample copies of the magazine can be spared. 



If new members prefer three back reports by express, they to pay 

 the charges, they will be sent instead of one by mail postpaid, as 

 offered. 



