COMMUNICATION FROM THE SECRETARY. 



Excelsior, Minn., April 18, 1893. 

 Felloa--members of the Mimiesota State Horticultural Society: 



The present annual report, the third one which it has been 

 my. pleasant privilege to edit for you, is being completed in the 

 hurry of preparation, at the last moment, before departing for an- 

 other field of duties in your service, at the Columbian Exposition. 

 The work has not, however, on this account been slighted, and 

 I trust it may prove to be the best edited of the three. It 

 requires, I am finding out. much experience to do this work 

 well. 



The topical arrangement is continued in the present volume 

 to as complete a degree as is practicable. 



Our members and friends from abroad have contributed lib- 

 erally of their time and experience in giving value to this 

 report, and to those who study its pages it will be found help- 

 ful and instructive, and pointing the road to success in horti-. 

 cultural pursuits in the Northwest. 



Hoping to meet you at the Minnesota Horticultural Exhibit 

 at the Columbian Exposition, where arrangements have been 

 planned to make it pleasant for you. 



I have the honor to remain, 



Yours fraternally, 



A. W. LATHAM, 



Secretary. 



