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be thoughtless of much good that might come to their native country 

 from some ventures in this line. 



How much would our hopes and expectations be increased, if such 

 representatives had included in their early training the interesting 

 study of botany, as has already been suggested. 



It is by the constant use of this principle among their loyal, and 

 patriotic, ministers, ambassadors, and consuls, in alien lands, that 

 nations other than our own and conspicuously England, have succeed- 

 ed in advancing their own interests and welfare. 



Drugs of great use and Lealing value have thus been brought into use 

 throughout the civilized world, for example. 



We in the United States of America can undoubtedly gain more than 

 we do now in horticultural ways, and should be grateful that our in- 

 stitutions of learning are largely increasing the supply of men, whose 

 ability and loyalty will insure their best work for their country's 

 good, if sent on the missions to represent their nation in foreign 

 lands. 



This country demands such, wherever opportunity offers, at the 

 helm of public affairs, and our citizens cannot fail to be benefited by 

 placing men at the front whose pride and ambition would soon win 

 for them a reputation. 



Prosperous business, whether in commerce or trade (which includes 

 horticultural interests), is the condition of affairs that brings the 

 greatest good to the greatest number, and we as horticulturists need 

 those as leaders who will surest secure, and preserve, such conditions. 

 But I do not wish to appear to keep from my subject while speak- 

 ing of those things that promote horticultural prosperity. 



We must acknowledge our great indebtedness to the skilful 

 nurseryman, and realize the advantage of purchase from him, who has 

 reared and nurtured the young growth in a manner that trained heads 

 and bauds alone can do. 



The improvements that have been made in the laying out of public 

 grounds and privates estates of more recent years, and which are at 

 the present time extending to the more modest premises of those who 

 possess, perhaps, only small front yards, with, possibly, a little rear 

 garden, or both, is not a little owing to the example, and influence, 

 of the members of our societies that promote such interests. 



In work connected with the Gipsy Moth Committee of the Board 

 of Agriculture I have been called to inspect many suburban homes, 

 of smaller size, that had not been elevated in any degree by even a 

 faint whisper of what might be done to give pleasure or profit by the 



