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‘have one that knows something about flowers, and one that 
‘Anows something abont fruit. 
Mr. Dart. Move that we have a division of the question. 
Mr. Gould. I accept it. 
Mr. Gibbs. Would alter the motion so that it would include 
‘State fairs, and would add a proviso that this committee confer 
with those of the fairs, provided they are willing to consider our 
lists. 
Mr. Harris. The Minnesota Horticultural Society stands on a 
firm basis. But we sometimes have united our fortunes with 
things unsafe. It would be good if we could have something to 
give us security for our premiums. I don’t believe in going 
beneath any other society. We should make a motion that will 
demand certain terms. Our business is moral, elevating; that 
of the Agricultural Associations, with their racing, and gambling, 
is demoralizing. I think it is wrong to spend thousands for those 
who undo our work. 
Mr. Brimhall. Men received $125 for fast horses. Fruit- 
growers received nothing. 
Mr. Pearce. Think it was our own fault. Nobody took a 
hold of the matter. AndI think it is best to leave the matter 
alone now. Next year a committee will be appointed. If we 
had arranged these things with the officers of the association we 
would have gotten our premium lists to suit us. 
Mr. Dart. We had a convention of florists and horticulturists 
last winter for fixing up a premium list. There was a contention 
between the florists and horticulturists in fixing the premiums. 
The florists contended his flowers demanded more than the fruit, 
and the fruit-grower contended his fruit demanded more than the 
flowers. Flowers are nice. I have nothing against them. They 
look pretty, but so do our apples, and the apple blossom is as 
pretty a flower as those of the florist. The flowers smell good, 
so do our apples, and they taste much better. And, besides, they 
are beautifying, they are conducive to health. We have also 
taken a great deal of trouble in bringing them out. It may be 
best to give flowers a good share, but not the lion’s share. 
Believe the best for men and societies to do is to do the best they 
can. Nothing that is wrong, but all that is right. 
Mr. Gould. Hadn't the least idea, when I made this motion, 
that it would arouse the feelings it has. Am willing to have the 
resolution amended so that it will contain all necessary points. 
The reason for the two committees was that one be composed of 
