Annual Report of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, Volume 34[publisher not identified],], 1904 |
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Page xii - The by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of...
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Page ix - It shall be the duty of the said society to aid in the formation and maintenance of county and local horticultural societies, to promote the horticultural interests of the state by the holding of meetings for discussion; by the collection and dissemination of valuable information in regard to the cultivation of fruits, flowers and trees adapted to our soil and climate, and in every proper way to advance the fruit and tree growing interests of the state.
Page xi - Its members shall consist of annual members, paying an annual fee of one dollar, which shall entitle the wife of such member to the privileges of full membership; of secretaries of...
Page viii - Society; twenty-five copies to each county agricultural society and district industrial association which embraces two or more counties and furnishes the State Agricultural Society a report of its proceedings; one hundred copies to the State Horticultural Society...