16 ANNUAL REPORT. 
Crescent, being out of health, C. H. Clark, of Minneapolis, 
was chosen Assistant Secretary. : ; 
ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 
Col. J. H. Stevens, on behalf of Mayor Brackett, extended 
to the society the following address of welcome: 
Mr. Preations ‘and Gentlemen of the State Horticultural Society : 
I am directed by Mayor Brackett, who is unavoidably ab- 
sent, to extend to each one of you the hospitalities of the 
city. The citizens of Minneapolis feel honored that the so- 
ciety, in its wisdom, selected this place for the purpose of 
holding the annual meeting. They have ever taken a dee 
interest in the glorious cause of horticulture, and they will 
endeavor to make your sojourn with us pleasant. They doubt 
not that your deliberations will be attended with much benefit 
to the State. You have their best wishes and sympathy in all 
that appertains to your noble calling. They bid you God 
speed in your undertaking, fully believing that the day is not 
far distant when the apple, through your efforts, will be to the 
manor born, while the rose and kindred flowers will be house- 
hold treasures appreciated by all who are fond of the beautiful. 
PRESIDENT SMITH’S REPLY. 
Mr. Smith, in his reply to the above, remarked that the 
society had selected Minneapolis as their place of meeting 
feeling its great interest in horticulture as evinced by the 
choice fruits in their markets, and by the ornamental trees, 
and numerous and well-filled green houses and conservatories 
and beautiful flower gardens that beautify your many pleasant 
homes in your young and growing city. 
He also thanked the citizens in behalf of the society for 
their proffered hospitality and kindness. 
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS. 
As the Executive Committee had been unable to prepare a 
programme for the meeting, a motion was made and carried 
that a committee of three be appointed to present topics for 
discussion, and prepare an order of business for the meeting ; 
committee to report at 2 P. M. 
A. T. Stewart, of Hennepin, P. A. Jewell, of Wabasha, and 
Theodore Bost, of Carver county, were appointed. 
The Secretary read a communication from G. E. Morrow, 
Secretary of the Wisconsin Horticultural Society, offering to 
