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better informed on horticultural topics and to take part in the ex- 

 ercises and discussions. 



Members of the Society, so far as possible, are urged to be pres- 

 ent, to bring with them all interested and to come to the meeting 

 prepared to render personal assistance in making the session one 

 of unusual profit and interest to all concerned. Come to the meet- 

 ing and relate your experience with horticultural products in the 

 past and your views as to safest, and best methods of care and cul- 

 ture for the future. Give such hints and suggestions as may seem 

 proper, as to methods of culture, character of soil, protection and 

 care, marketing of garden and farm products, etc., etc.; especially 

 reporting your experience with any new varieties of vegetables, 

 fruits or flowers. Thus by an interchange of ideas we hope to 

 make sure and steady advancement in the really interesting and 

 fascinating study of Horticulture in its various branches Time 

 will be given so far as possible to discussion of the several topics 

 presented, and the Question Box will also be a feature. Reports 

 will be expected from members of special and standing commit- 

 tees, either orally or by manuscript; the same to be brief and to 

 the point. This is important as indicating the progress being 

 made in the cause from year to year throughout the State. 



Premiums are to be given for exhibits of fruits, flowers, veget- 

 ables, etc., but not on inferior or unworthy articles, even if there 

 is no competition. It is hoped a large and creditable exhibit may 

 be made. 



It is expected the usual reduction in rates of fare to delegates 

 will be obtained from the various lines of railway in this State. 

 Delegates on purchasing a full fare ticket going should at the same 

 time secure from the Agent a Delegate's Convention Receipt, spec- 

 ifying that such ticket has been purchased, in order that the same 

 may be properly endorsed for the return trip. 



Members and delegates in attendance will be provided with en- 

 .tertainment, and it is requested that previous notice be sent by 

 delegates to the chairman of the local committee on entertainment, 

 Mr. F. G. Gould, Excelsior. 



For further particulars, address 

 S. D. Hillman, Wyman Elliot, 



Secretary, Minneapolis, President, Minneapolis. 



State Horticultural Society. 

 Wm. Urie, In H. Wilcox, 



Secretary, Minneapolis, President, Hastings. 



Minnesota Beekeepers Association. 



