224 ANNUAL REPORT 



We point with pleasure to reports elsewhere presented by several of 

 our earnest workers who are conducting practical experiments on 

 horticultural lines. We trust their efforts will be much enlarged up- 

 on and be extended in the future. Since the appropriation made by 

 the Hatch Experiment Station law has now become available, we 

 hope the members of this Society will render every assistance in their 

 power for carrying forward this worthy enterprise. 



We had desired to mention briefly some other matters of passing in- 

 terest, but lack of time and space forbid. We beg indulgence for this 

 imperfect and very hastily prepared report; and in sincerest thankful- 

 ness, returning many kindly words and favors shown your Secretary 

 in the past, we bid you in the worthy cause you represent, a truly 

 hearty Godspeed. 



FINANCIAL REPORT OF SECRETARY. 



The following is a statement of receipts and disbursements by the 

 Secretary for the year ending Jan. 16, 1888, as shown by itemized 

 statement submitted: 



RECEIPTS. 



Membership fees for 1886-7 $46 50 



Membership fees for 1888-9 16 00 



Amount to balance ' 8 95 



Total $71 45 



DISBURSEMENTS. 



Railroad fare and entertainment paid $1 85 



Cuts and engravings 9 30 



Postage stamps, cards and wrappers 18 80 



Expressage • ^^ 35 



Printing and stationery 22 15 



Total $7145 



Respectfully submitted, 



S. D. HiLLMAN, 



Secretari^. 



