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J. O. Barrett: Before final action is taken upon these reso- 

 lutions, would it not be well to have the plan as drawn up by 

 Mr. Cross presented, which gives the method, or suggests one 

 rather. Would it not be well to have that read before final 

 action is taken on this? If you take action on these resolutions 

 now, it rather precludes any action direct from the associa- 

 tion. 



President J. M. Underwood: Are there any other remarks 

 upon the adoption of these resolutions? I do not understand 

 that the adoption of these resolutions will, in any way, con- 

 flict with any work or any propositions coming from the 

 forestry association, for, as I understand it, these resolutions 

 recommend work in co-operation with them. That is the 

 sentiment of the resolutions, as I understand them. 



D. R. McGinnis: This is intended to embody general prin- 

 ciples, not details. 



Pres. J. M. Underwood: That is as I understand it. 



The motion being put, the resolutions were unanimously 

 adopted. 



J. O. Barrett: It is suggested, Mr. Chairman, that a motion 

 be made to this etfect, that the executive committee of the 

 horticultural society be authorized to select a committee from 

 its society to act upon the plan, the bill to be drawn up, co- 

 operating with the forestry association, which bill is to be 

 presented to the legislature next winter. 



Pres. J. M. Underwood: If I understand the motion of Mr. 

 Barrett, ii is that the executive committee of the state horti 

 cultural society appoint a committee for consultation with re- 

 gard to the appointment of a committee to carry odt the spirit 

 of these resolutions. 



C. L. Smith: Is not that matter covered in the resolutions, 

 where it says that "this society act with the forestry associa- 

 tion and kindred societies." I believe that the commercial 

 bodies of the cities here, both Minneapolis and St. Paul, can be 

 induced to appoint a committee to act with the horticultural 

 and forestry associations, and I assure you that will give great- 

 er strength and prestige to the bill. I should be heartily in 

 favor of having this committee authorized to act in conjunction 

 with the forestry association and committees from these com- 

 mercial and other bodies in this matter. 



Pres. .1. M. Underwood: If I understand the spirit of these 

 resolutions correctly, it is that a committee be appointed, — 

 a general committee of the state horticultural societv, the 



