Mrs. E. J. Howland: Our committee makes the following awards on flowers: Display of Flowers Mrs. W. W. Aiken, Franklin, Ind., first premium; Mrs. W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind., second premium. Round Bouquet-Mrs. J. H. Hale, Indianapolis, Ind., first premium; Mrs. W. W. Aiken, Franklin, Ind., second premium. Flat Bouquet-Mrs. W. B. Flick, Lawrence, Ind., first premium; Mrs. W. W. Aiken, Franklin, Ind., second premium. A very fine collection of gladious, grown by E. Y. Teas, Centerville, is recommended for a first premium. MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF HORTICULTURE AT FRANKLIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, INDIANA, AUGUST 13, 1902. The State Board of Horticulture met at the noon hour in the city, and at the time above mentioned. Present-W. W. Stevens, President; Sylvester Johnson, Treasurer; W. B. Flick, Secretary, and E. B. Davis, E. M. C. Hobbs, W. C. Reed, J. C. Grossman, Vice-Presidents, and Professor James Troop, H. H. Swaim and Joe A. Burton, members of the Executive Committee. The Secretary laid before the board the particulars concerning the loss of the package containing the manuscript for the annual report for 1901, as follows: The package was left in the care of a hardware store at Lafayette by Professor James Troop, with instructions to telephone the American Express Company to call for it, which was done. The express agent at that city forwarded the package to Indianapolis, Ind., to my address. I called each day or two at the express office in Indianapolis, but heard no tidings of it. I then addressed the agent of the express company at Lafayette, asking if there was any likelihood of the package being found. He replied that the package was lost, and that I had better take steps to reproduce the same, which was done. In due time I filed claims for $400 damages. After the adjuster had examined the matter, he advised me that they would allow a damage of fifty dollars to the Society, claiming that, inasmuch as there was no value set on the package by the sender, we could not collect any more. On motion, the Secretary was ordered to accept the fifty dollars and release the company. On motion, the Secretary was allowed a salary of $250 per annum, and Joe A. Burton, Superintendent of the Experiment Orchard, a yearly salary of $200, both to be paid quarterly. On motion, the Secretary was authorized to continue the crop reports during the season. The following bills were filed and allowed, and an order drawn on the treasury for the same: ..... 3 50 8 30 W. W. Stevens, for expenses attend board meeting... $8 80 7.00 4 65 8 00 J. C. Grossman, for expenses attend board meeting...... 11 30 12 26 20 00 Franklin and South Bend.. Edith Marone, stenographer... E. Y. Teas, entry clerk and expenses. 7 75 S. Johnson, Treasurer, for premiums paid to exhibitors.. 35 00 Adjourned sine die. W. W. STEVENS, President. W. B. FLICK, Secretary. REPORT OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Indiana Horticultural Society. The meetings of the Society were held in Room 12, State House, Indianapolis, Ind., December 3-4, 1902. The first session was called to order at 2 p. m., Wednesday, December 3, 1902, by W. W. Stevens, President. INVOCATION. Rev. A. W. Shoemaker, Daleville: Our Father who art in Heaven, we come into Thy presence this afternoon, realizing that Thou art a rewarder of those who diligently labor. We come at the beginning of this session to invoke Thy blessing, realizing that whatever we have done, whatever we have accomplished, whatever we may hope for in time to come, we owe to Thy blessing. Grant that we may have a realizing sense more and more of what we owe to Thee, the giver of all blessings, in whom we live and move and have our being. We ask Thy blessing upon the proceedings of this meeting. Grant that we may, as we come to the study of nature and nature's methods, come nearer to Thee; that we may have a realizing sense that as we progress in the study of nature we come nearer to nature's God. Grant that the membership of this Society may increase and be an increasing power for good in this State. Guide us and bless us for Thy name's honor and glory, and finally accept us into Thy presence. We ask it in Thy name. Amen. Secretary Flick: shall hand cards to the members which I should like to have them fill out, giving names, address, the time you joined the Society, etc. Mr. Howland: I notice that the slips request us to state the date when we joined the Society. I can not remember, and perhaps a number of the members can not remember when they joined. Would it not be better to consult the lists for this information? President Stevens: this information. You might retain the slips until you can secure First Vice-President Davis was called to the chair while the President read his annual address. PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL ADDRESS. HON. W. W. STEVENS, SALEM. To the Members of the State Horticultural Society: Once more we have come together in annual session for the purpose of deliberation and consultation as to the wants, prospects and conditions of the horticultural interests throughout the State. It is always pleasant for persons having a common object and mutual interest in view to meet together at regular intervals, exchange social salutations and consult with regard to the best methods of promoting that common object and interest. As we look abou us we find that those who are engaged in professional or industrial pursuits of various kinds have their associations and organizations for mutual advancement, and in view of this fact it behooves us to unite in some sort of combined effort to advance the horticultural interests of the State, when so much of the health, wealth and happiness of the commonwealth is dependent upon this industry. Association is the origin and impulse of all progress. The elements of every department of society have their expansion and maturity under the vital power of this great principle. When its object is to benefit mankind in general, it is to be commended. While no injury could or would result to any other class, of individuals by the upbuilding of our horticultural interests, the organization should be encouraged and advanced in every way possible. We need not only a stronger and more efficient State organization, but county and local societies should be encouraged wherever horticulture can be made profitable. It is to be regretted that there isn't at least one good local organization in every county in the State, with a representative at our annual meetings. These local societies do much to promote horticultural interests in their respective localities, and it should be the constant aim of the State Society to extend this work. The good that might be accomplished in this direction is inestimable. |