18 ANNUAL REPORT 



The uew buildings recently erected at the farm, by the board 

 of regents of the State University, possess some new and novel 

 features, affording increased facilities for teaching the higher 

 branches of experimental work, the principles of agriculture, 

 horticulture, etc. 



A review of the experimental work will be given by the su- 

 perintendent of the farm, Prof. Edward D. Porter, showing the 

 progress made since we met there two years ago. 



Prof. Lugger will give a short address on insects injurious to 

 farmers aud horticulturists, illustrated by specimens. 



Prof. Green will have something to say of interest to gardeners, 

 florists, and small fruit growers. This will be followed by a 

 brief discussion on topics of interest. 



The three-year-old orchard of New Russians will be examined, 

 affording an opportunity for observing the character of trees and 

 their adaptability for withstanding the severity of our trying 

 northwestern climate; also many other features of experimental 

 work conducted at the state experimental station. 



Liberal premiums are offered and it is expected that exhibi- 

 tors will be prompt aud place all their exhibits on the tables by 

 ten o'clock a. m., so the judges to be appointed can make 

 awards and report thereon by twelve o'clock. After the awards 

 have been made the strawberries on exhibition will be appro- 

 priated for the purposes of the basket picnic, to be served at one 

 o'clock. This will not be the least attractive feature on the pro- 

 gram. 



It is hoped there may be a full attendance of members as well 

 as others interested in horticulture, agriculture, and in the ex- 

 perimental work now being conducted at the farm. The ladies 

 are very cordially invited to be present and to participate in the 

 exercises of the day. Amateur horticulturists, both young ladies 

 and gentlemen, are also invited. 



The location of the farm is convenient to both St. Paul aud 

 Minneapolis, frequent trains being run between the cities and 

 St. Anthony Park, over the Manitoba and St. Louis railways. 

 Conveyances will be provided up to eleven o'clock for the trans- 

 portation of delegates from the station to the farm. 



Entertainment will be provided for delegates in attendance 

 from a distance. 



