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2nd. That, in addition to reasonable rates, facilities for effec- 

 tive collection, safe transport, and speedy delivery of all soft 

 fruits are material elements for consideration. 



3rd. That it is essential that these be provided for in all 

 fresh Kailway Acts that may be granted, and that no further 

 addition or extension be made to any existing railway system 

 until, as a consideration for such privilege, reasonable conces- 

 sions are granted to public requirements. 



4th. That the Council of the Eoyal Horticultural Society be 

 requested to form a Committee to act on behalf of the fruit-growers 

 of the United Kingdom, and that such Committee enlist the 

 fullest possible amount of Parliamentary support to carry out its 

 views. 



Mr. Shieley Hibbeed proposed the following resolution, 

 which was seconded by Mr. John Coenee : — 



" That in view of the great public advantages that have 

 accrued from previous Conferences held in these Gardens, 

 and the marked success of the present one, members of the 

 Executive Committee of this Conference, Fellows of the 

 Eoyal Horticultural Society, and other Horticulturists here 

 assembled, who are deeply interested in the Eoyal Horticul- 

 tural Society's welfare, and in the important question of 

 developing the progress of scientific and economical Horticul- 

 ture, including especially the fruit-growing capabilities of 

 the country, respectfully submit for the earnest consider- 

 ation of the Council of the Society the desirability of con- 

 centrating the Society's resources to the utmost practicable 

 extent upon the maintenance of the Chiswick Garden, so as to 

 enable it to fulfil its mission as the national exponent of 

 practical and experimental Horticulture." 



On a show of hands being taken, the resolution was carried 

 with four only dissenting. 



The Conference concluded with the usual votes of thanks to 

 the Eeaders of Papers, to the Chairmen, to Mr. Barron, and to 

 the Secretary of the Society. 



