In order that the scope of the library may be extended, it is 
suggested that Clubs send to the Librarian copies of all worthy papers 
that may be prepared and presented before them by their members 
or others. 
Mrs. Fredeeick L. Rhodes, 
Librarian. 
The President asked for a report from the Committee on the 
Preservation of Wild Flowers. Mrs. H. W. Hack, of the Short Hills 
Garden Club, the Chairman of this Committee, who was unable to be 
present at this meeting, sent the follomhg report. It was read by the 
Secretary: 
Report of The report of the Wild Flower Committee is more in the nature 
THE Commit- of a recommendation than a report of work accompHshed. 
TEE ON THE A Committee was formed with representation from every Club 
Preservation in the Garden Club of America. 
OF Wild Several of the Clubs purchased lantern slides with which to 
Flowers instruct children about wild flowers. Many Clubs joined the Wild 
Flower Preservation Society, and put up posters urging the Protection 
of Wild Flowers. 
I was obliged to resign last fall and as no one was appointed to 
take my place the work was suspended. 
I sincerely hope that some one will be appointed to carry on this 
work. The people whom we most want to reach never see the Bul- 
letin. Much can be done locally by every Club, and there is a big 
field for legislative work such as has been done by the Audubon 
Societies. 
Respectfully submitted. 
Joanna H. Hack, 
Chairman. 
Upon motion duly made and carried it was voted to continue the 
work of this Committee. 
The Secretary was asked to read the following Resolution: 
Mrs. J. Willis Martin, 
Madame President : 
Wild Flower In all of our States and Counties there are many places of special 
Preservation beauty, and many flowers and trees of great loveHness that are in 
Resolution danger of being lost. Therefore, it seems that part of our obligation, 
as one of the specified objects of our Association, is to encourage the 
preservation of all woodland things, that the natural beauty spots 
of our country may not be destroyed. If through neglect, the cultivat- 
ed flowers in our gardens die, they can easily be replaced, but if the 
Crab-trees are torn, the Trillium, Lady Slippers and rare Ferns plucked 
