48 ANNUAL REPORT. 
- Thanks to the Ladies. 
Mr. Harris offered the following : 
Resolved, That we tender the sincere thanks of this Society to the ladies 
of Minneapolis for their kind reception, and for their presence at our 
meeting. 
The resolution received a unanimous vote. 
County Horticultural Societies. 
Mr. Scott asked for some action with reference to the organiza- 
tion of County Horticultural Societies. He said it was discovered 
in Winona last winter that youth and beauty cannot hold their 
own with the ladies against a knowledge of flowers, and that they 
would be warm in the support of such societies. 
The discussion was continued by Messrs. Scott, Elliot and 
Harris, the latter saying that the only effective way of organizing 
such is to send out a lecturer for the purpose. He had thought of 
doing this himself, but had not found time. 
Prof. Winchell introduced the following : 
Resolved, That the Secretary and Mr. Scott be a committee to draft a 
general plan and constitution with by-laws suitable for the organization of 
County Horticultural Societies, and that they take such measures as may to 
them seem necessary for the encouragement of such organizations. 
The motion was carried. 
The Society then adjourned. 
