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not SO much to give them the instruction needed, but in the first 

 place to win them over; this I think he has effectually done. 

 "We are on just the right ground to day to claim our rights; and 

 now I think we can make our requests of the superintendent and 

 get whatever is rightly due us. 



Mr. Eidout. I think if we hold on in this line and do not sep- 

 arate into two institutions that we will get our rights. 



Mr. Cutler. I had wished to say a few words, but Mr. Smith 

 stole all my thunder. I am in favor of special sessions being 

 given to horticulture during the holding of institutes. 



President Elliot. I think if we will explain to the superinten- 

 dent the situation and what is desired we will get just what we 

 want. 



Mr. Cutler. Furthermore, I think the selection of horticul- 

 tural instructors should be left with the executive committee of 

 the State Horticultural Society. 



On motion of Mr. Wilcox the following committee was then 

 appointed to confer in regard to this matter, to -wit: Messrs. 

 Wilcox, Barrett and Stevens. 



The committee subsequently reported the following preamble 

 and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: 



Whereas, The farmers' institutes, under the superintendence of O. C. Gregg, 

 have prove to be the most efficient method yet devised by which to induce im- 

 provements in breeds, condition of stock and in the dairy interests; and 



Whereas, The horticultural interests, being correlated with the agricultural, 

 are of eqiial importance, therefore 



Resolved, That this Society recommends and urges that a large portion of the 

 time in the farmers' institutes be employed in horticultural instruction, leaving 

 to the superintendent the right of arranging the same as will best subserve the 

 success of the work. 



Resolved, That the objects to be attained are to teach in the farmers' institutes 

 all the essential branches of horticultural industry, to organize county societies, 

 as auxiliaries to this, and by every means possible pave the way for the build- 

 ing up of forestry wherewith to mitigate the rigors of our climate and thereby 

 secure better protection to our farming industries, and for the growing of all 

 fruit plants indigenous to the Northwest. 



