284 ANNUAL REPORT. 



Miechenor, Etna; Charles Brendermule, Moorhead; C. E. Shan- 

 non, Granite Falls; O. F. Norwood, Balatine, Lyon County; M. C. 

 Bunnell, Newport; J. N. Stubbs, Long Lake; George S. Barnes, 

 Fargo, Dak.; William McHenry, St. Charles; O. M. Lord, Min- 

 nesota City; Clarence Wedge, Albert Lea; E. Meyer, St. Peter; 

 M. Cutler, Sumter; G. W. Fuller, Litchfield; L. E. Day, Farm- 

 ington; Charles Ludluff, Carver; W, E. Brimhall, St. Paul. 



It was decided to leave the list of superintendents of experi- 

 mental stations of last year unchanged. 



Mr. Harris stated that he would conduct the business of the 

 committee on seedling fruits without expense to the society. 



On motion the secretary was instructed to write to the super- 

 intendents of the experimental stations and ascertain if they are 

 conducting the exi^eriments in accordance with the proposed 

 plan under which the system was established; if not, to report 

 to the executive committee. 



On motion Wyman Elliot and Secretary Hillman were ap- 

 pointed a committee to prepare and address a circular letter to 

 leading horticulturists throughout the State to ascertain the con- 

 dition of fruit and fruit prospects in the State, etc. 



It was suggested by Mr. Isaac Gilpatrick that a premium of 

 five dollars be offered on the largest amount of strawberries 

 grown on four square rods of ground, contributors to give char- 

 acter of soil, variety grown, mode of cultivation, etc. Also the 

 same for raspberries. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



