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and instruction in Mechanic Arts and in Home Economics in 
city High Schools of ^secondary grade; also an appropriation 
for the branch Agricultural Experiment Stations. 
“The course of instruction in the schools named in the 
Davis Bill is equivalent to that of a regular high school, 
except that in addition stress is laid upon especial instruc¬ 
tion in Agriculture, Mechanic Arts and Domestic Science, the 
object being to educate and train boys and girls to raise the 
standard of our farming conditions and so make that 
occupation more profitable and attractive. 
“I hope the Society may see fit to take some action 
showing its hearty approval of this bill. 
“Although our object in coming together is chiefly to 
consider and discuss the practical—the economic side of 
Horticulture, we are not to overlook its aesthetic features, 
which are scarcely less essential, contributing as they do in 
so large a measure to the happiness of the people. 
“While dwelling upon the difficulties under which he 
labors the Horticulturist should at the same time be mindful 
of the great advantages he enjoys. Like the farmer who 
owns the house in which he dwells and the land that yields 
him a livelihood, the Horticulturist enjoys a security and 
independence rarely found in other occupations. During 
periods of severe financial stress he feels that he can depend 
upon his land to provide the needs of his family and him¬ 
self. He and the farmer are the last to suffer, the ill effects 
of hard times. 
“Let us bear in mind the indomitable courage of Andrew 
Jackson while facing the dangers and difficulties on his 
march through Alabama and like him be ready to meet 
all trying conditions. Success awaits those who put forth 
a mightier spirit when greater odds need to be combated. 
“Alabama means, ‘Here we rest,’ but, we are to rest only 
long enough to gather strength for the onward journey.” 
IMPORTANT MEETINGS OF HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETIES. 
ALABAMA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The fifth annual meeting of the Society was held at Birmingham, 
February 13 and 14, 1908 at the rooms of the Commercial Club. 
The feature of the first day’s program Was the address of 
President Heikes. The speech was exhaustive in scope covering all 
of the lines of effort that had been attempted by the association. 
There was a fine note of optimism and progress in all that he said. 
The complete program was that given below, opening exer¬ 
cises; Address by President W. F. Heikes, Huntsville; “History of 
Fruit Growing in Alabama,” Dr. P. J. Berckmans, Georgia; “Mont¬ 
gomery Flower Growers’ Association,” Mrs. W. A. Gayle, Mont¬ 
gomery; Address by Prof. Samuel B. Green, president of the Minne¬ 
sota Horticultural society, St. Paul; “School Improvement,” Mrs. 
L. H. Craighead, Mobile; “Improving Our Country Homes,” Dr. 
W. S. McCain, Livingston; “Relation of Horticulture to the Schools 
of the State,” Prof. S. L. Chestnutt, Montevallo; “How to Reduce 
the Fertilizer Bill; Some Truths About Seeds,” C. B. McVay, Bir¬ 
mingham; Address by Hon. J. A. Wilkinson, Montgomery; “Re¬ 
sults and significance of the Plant Disease Survey in Alabama,” Dr. 
E. Mead Wilcox, Auburn; “Laboratory Methods of Studying Plant 
Diseases,” Prof. Stone, Auburn; “Cowpeas,” Prof. H. O. Sargent, 
Hamilton; “How to Set Out a Young Orchard,” Prof. E. F. 
Cauthern, Wetumpka; “Fertilizers,” C. PI. Billingsley, Mont¬ 
gomery; ‘Truit Growing in the South,” D. C. Turnipseed, Flora; 
“Notes,” Herbert Chase, Huntsville; “Fruit Insects,” Dr. W. E. 
Hinds, Auburn; “Notes on Fruit Growing in the West,” M. C. 
Scott, Montgomery; “Fruit Soils,” Prof. W. G. Smith, Montgomery; 
“Forestry,” Hon. J. B. Powell, Montgomery; “Best Way to Sell 
Trees,” A. G. Long, Andalusia; “Cantaloupe Culture,” H. L. Trott, 
Montgomery; “Our Work at Lapine,” C. W. Landers; “Home 
Fruit Growing,” J. A. Kernodle, Camp Hill; “Notes,” Prof. R. S. 
Mackintosh, Auburn; Reports of Committees; Business; Reports 
of vice presidents. W. F. Heikes, Huntsville is president and R. S. 
Mackintosh, Auburn, secretary. 
The next meeting of the Society will be held at Mobile, the first 
week in December, 1908. 
CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The meeting of this Society was held at Hartford,’’Conn., on 
February 28, President Huss presiding. The attendance was un¬ 
usually large. F. Roulier read a paper on Cyclamen Culture that 
provoked a lively discussion of the subject of saving old bulbs. G. 
W. Smith was appointed delegate to attend the convention of the 
Massachusetts Fruit Grower’s Association. 
MEETING OF THE IDAHO STATE HORTICULTURAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
One of the most successful and largely attended meetings of the 
Idaho State Horticultural Association ever held, took place at 
Payette in February. Many able papers were read, followed by 
able discussions on questions of vital interest to every grower of 
fruit in the state. At the meeting judge Fremont Wood was re¬ 
elected president of the Association and Captain J. N. Shawhan of 
Payette, Professor Shine of Moscow and J. R. Davis of Mountain- 
home were elected directors. 
Perhaps the most interesting session of the meeting was that-at 
which the State Horticultural law was discussed. During the pre¬ 
ceding sessions one or two tilts occurred between members when the 
law was mentioned, as many of the members are dissatisfied with 
the manner in which the law has been enforced, and even sharper 
discussions than took place were expected. It is now apparent, 
however, as a result of the discussion, that a much clearer concep¬ 
tion of the law is held by nearly everyone, and especially the district 
inspectors, than was held by them before. 
The following papers were read: “Failures in Tree Planting, 
Their Causes and Preventatives,” by Charles P. Hartley of Emmett; 
“Our University,” by Professor FI. T. French of the University of 
Idaho; “The Commercial Side of Horticulture,” by.H. E. Smith of 
Fruitland; “Air Drainage and Its Relation to Orchard Planting,” 
by Silas Wilson of Nampa; “With Our Pickers,” by Charles N. 
Parsons of Homedale; “Observations in Eastern Markets,” by 
State Inspector J. R. Field. 
C. C. Effie of Fruitland made the opening address on the State 
Horticultural law, his subject being, “Review of Our Horticultural 
Law, the Past and the Present.” He charged the board of horti¬ 
cultural inspection with the non-performance of its duties, as he also 
did the inspectors. He gave a full history of the Horticultural law 
in this state since it was first enacted. 
HORTICULTURAL MEETING IN OREGON. 
A large and successful horticultural meeting was held last month 
at Eugene, Oregon. Among the speakers were: H. M. Williamson, 
secretary of State Board of Horticulture; Prof. Claude I. Lewis of 
the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station; Wilbur K. Newell, 
president of the Oregon State Board of Horticulture; J. Beebe, 
fruit inspector for Lane County; E. H. Shepard, editor of Better 
Fruit and Prof. C. A. Sweetser of the University of Oregon. The 
meeting was enthusiastic and a success in every way. 
