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we should put forth to overcome the opposing forces, and if possi- 

 ble, gather new impetus and increased facilities for disentangling 

 some of the intricate problems with which we are beset. What we 

 need just now more than any other one thing, is a greater harmony 

 of purpose in all the horticultural industries of out' State ; a more 

 united effort attained, if possible, by setting aside the unfavorable 

 attitude that each holds to the other, and settling all petty, hostile 

 animosities and oppositions, by bringing together in a more friendly 

 union all the special interests represented ; thus, by commingling 

 all our purposes and desires we give added strength to our endea- 

 vors, and increased prosperity to all classes of horticultural indus- 

 tries. And our own influence for good in our several pursuits will 

 be greatly increased if we unite and make concerted effort, and all 

 work zealously and energetically together, for in union there is 

 greater strength assured. When either of our interests are as- 

 sailed, we should make common cause under one banner, without 

 any narrow views or selfish partisan nioiaves arising, to inscribe 

 upon the future pages of our horticultural history something 

 worthy of all individual and collective efforts. 



United, we shall make steady and rapid advancement; divided, 

 we shall make but slow progress; with union, we shall become a 

 strong, progressive, energetic organization, with enlarged facilities 

 for doing a great and noble work. No narrow, one-idea policy 

 ought to prevade our discussions and deliberations. An3 r thing 

 that tends to divide or dwarf our common interest in horticulture 

 should be ignored, and all rise in our aspirations to a higher, 

 broader plane of effective usefulness. An each-for-himself motive 

 is not what we should adopt, cultivate or encourage. In many 

 ways, what is the interest of one is common cause for all, and each 

 special industry should strive to co-operate as far as possible to 

 harmonize the desires and interests of all horticultural ly inclined. 

 If we act well our part and use all our talents in a persevering, 

 wise and judicious manner, the prospect for the future development 

 of the fruit, flower and vegetable industries will brighten as the 

 years go by. 



STANDING COMMITTEES. 



All persons receiving and reading our horticultural reports 

 would, on seeing the great number of committees, naturally sup- 

 pose we were reaching out in nearly all directions for information. 

 It would be near a reality, if true, that each member performed 

 the service assigned to him in a faithful, commendable manner; 

 but with all the inviting and urging your executive officers can be- 

 stow upou each individual to perform his special duty, we come far 

 short of getting at the facts, experiences and information desired. 

 Either our system of selecting persons to fill these positions is de- 

 ficient, or there is some fault somewhere; and we should adopt 

 some better method — have less committees and more work per- 

 formed, or do away with this committee business altogether. If 

 there is any honor or public esteem attached, as Wads worth 

 expresses it, 



