conmon10N TO LIST OF P CENTENNIAL 002 
SP. Pavt, 
Mr. C..Y.. Lacy: , 
Dear Srr—I would most respectfully call attention tot 
Elliot, on Contributions to the Centennial. — fi 
‘IT learn that Truman M. Smith, Esq., was not properly — 
eties which he furnished, namely, some very large choice 
number of them. Also some very choice Hyslops. I think 
horticulturist and President of this Society, that a cone 
proceedings. Z 
T remain as ever a well wisher, 
W. &E. 
FROM PROF. WM. F. PHELPS. 
{[Norr.—This letter intended for the annual meeting, was rccdivels too late for 
that occasion. It is therefore inserted here.—SrmcRETARY. | ee / 
WHITEWATER, WIS., January 14, 1878. 
Thee 
Prof. C. Y. Lacy, Secretary Minnesota Oe Society, Rochester, Minn. 
‘Dear Srr—Your kind invitation to the meeting of the Minnesota State Horti- 
cultural Society, to be held at Rochester on the 15th, 16th and 17th, is received. 
I regret that the meeting occurs during the closing days of the term, while. we 
are in the midst of our examinations, thus rendering it impossible for: me to be 
present. Allow me to assure you, and through you, the society, of my continued 
interest in its important work. Nothing but my pressing duties here would pret 
vent my attendance at the meeting and participation in its proceedings. 1 trus- 
and believe that you will have an interesting and profitable session. __ 
Very truly yours, 
Wo. F. PHEtLps. 
