Annual Report of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society Volume 19 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 edition. Excerpt: ... TRANSACTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WisGonsin State Horticultural kietij, Held in Madison, February 6, 1889. Madison, Wis., February 6th, 1889. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 Wednesday morning, President J. M. Smith, of Green Bay, in the chair. Reports of officers being in order, Secretary B. S. Hoxie read his report as follows: Mr. President and Members of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society: --In accepting the office of secretary of this society one year ago, I did it with some knowledge of the objects and aims, and the importance of the work to be accomplished, as well as the obstacles in the way of better work and larger success, and my only solicitude has been how to promote the interests of horticulture in our state. The successes of horticulture in our state now must be built very largely upon the failures of past years. For among the masses of our people who make agriculture their profession, horticulture has become a word of doubtful significance, for to their minds it suggests ruined hopes, and dead orchards; and our society meetings only afford an opportunity for some of its members to concoct new schemes to victimize the farmer. And a prominent institute worker said in my presence three years ago that the quickest way to put a wet blanket over an institute was to introduce the subject of horticulture. But owing to the zeal and high character of the members of this society, holding steadily in view the fundamental principles for which our society exists, Wisconsin horticulture stands for more to-day than simply planting an apple tree; and our experiences are as beacon lights to others who will reap rewards from these lessons. From letters received and the numerous calls for our transactions from..