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‘By the direct inspiration of the Arboretim Reaey four hundred thousand 
trees have been planted during the year,”’ eg : ‘and through its 
correspondents in the Rocky Mountains, it has at last become possible to procure 
for cultivators in this country and Husqpe, large quantities of seeds of some of 
the peculiar trees of that region * * which have heretofore been 
practically unattainable.”’ 
Large interchanges of plants and seeds are noted, amounting to 18,919 plants 
and 1,267 packets of seeds, distributed during the past year. Valuable contri- 
butions from public institutions and private individuals have also been received. 
And now, my good friends, while each is trying to advance the cause of Amer- 
ican Forestry, let us all be thankful that one great institution of learning in our 
country (though not included in the category of those that were created by the 
congressicnal land grant already 1e‘erred to) is still able and willing to advance: 
so nobly the great interests of Sylvi culture in the United States, where, to pro- 
mote the interests of one state or section, is happily to advance the interests of all. 
Good hail to old Harvard! Let us emulate her good works ! 
Yours respectfully, 
JOHN A. WARDER. 
A LETTER FROM MAYOR RAND. 
A letter fon Hon. A. C. Rand was also read and ordered on file. 
Tt was as follows: 
Chas. Y. Lacy, Esq., Secretary, dc. 
Dear Srr.—I very deeply regret that my business calls me away from the city 
during the days named for your annual meeting. On the 14th I will leave for 
Chicago and remain there for a week or longer. My business there I cannot 
postpone. There can hardly be any diversity of opinion as to the value of the 
work your society is engaged in, and I would esteem it a great pleasure to assure 
the society of my faith in the outcome of their good work and to welcome them 
heartily to our city. With a renewal of my regrets, I remain, 
Very respectfully, 
A.C. RAND, Mayor. 
The secretary called attention to the exchange of reports men- 
tioned in his report, and it was voted to refer the matter to the 
secretary. 
PLACE OF NEXT MEETING. 
An invitation was received from Mr. Fuller to come to Litchfield. 
It was moved to refer the matter to the exeeutive committee. 
Mr. Harris spoke in favor of St. Paul or Minneapolis, as being 
more central and convenient. 
Dr. Twitchell. I consider this the only suitable place, save 
Rochester and Winona. 
