Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-29
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
First Annual Exhibition, sept. q, y
and ., 1897.

Santa Fe, N. M, July &c, 1S97.-Tne
New Mexico Horticultural society was in
corporated as territorial institution in
1886. Since that time it has held num-
Der of meetings at which papers have
been read and addresses made, and has
endeavored in modest way to bring to-
gether those engaged in fruit culture, to
make an exchange of experiences, to dis
seminate horticultural information of
value, and to obtain desirable legisla-
tion.
The vast increase in the horticultural
interest in New Mexico now makes it
necessary to take a forward step and to
hold an annual exhibition of fruits. This
will be benefit, not only by demonstrat-
ing which varieties are best adapted to
our circumstances, by bringing about a
correct nomenclature and by noting
acquaintance and friendship among those
engaged in kindred pursuits, but by let
ting the world know the quality and
extent of the fruit product of New Mex
loo and thus acting as an advertisement
of that product and opening new mar
kets for its sale.
1t is impossible to do this by fruit
exhibit forming a comp aratively small
part of the attractions at general fir !;
it can only be coEpl!sncd by dis.
tinctive horticultural exhibition. The
number and quality of specimens shown,
on days notice and from the immediate
vicinity of Santa Fe, at meeting of the
society in 1896, shows conolusively what
can be accomplished when full exhibit
is made of the magnificent fruit product
of the whole territory, from the San Juan
to the Pecos and from Colfax to Grant.
1t will amaze even our own people and
tend to the general development of the
territory as well as the opening of fresh
markets to our products.
To make this success, every horticul-
turist in New Mexico must take an active
interest, not only by becoming member
of the society, but by exhibiting his best
specimens. Much depends on the result
of the first fair. 1t should be thoroughly
representative of every section and be
such success as to set at rest every
doubt and bring added enthusiasm to
succeeding exhibitions. The premiums
at the beginning cannot be large, but will
be made as liberal as circumstances will
permit, and devotion to the cause must
compensate for any tenn orary inadequa-
cy. AS the society gains, strength, the
premiums will naturally be increased.
We especially solicit the ladies to CO.
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of the organization.
Not only every horticulturist but every
public spirited New Mexican should be-
come member of the society. We urge
all who read this statement to secure the
membership of everyone in the vicinity.
The membership fees are very small, and
no formalities are req uired for admission.
Everyone sending his or her name to the
secretary and paying 81 each year, there
by becomes and continues a member.
The payment of $40 secures membership
for life without further charge. Every
member may be an exhibitor without
other fee. While ordinarily annual
memb ers are the most desirable, yet in
view of the large expenses necessary at
the beginning of our exhibition, in pro-
curing tables, plates, exhibition cards,
diplomas, etc, etc, we ask all who are
able, to become life members now, and
send $40 to the secretary or treasurer.
As soon as the membership is obtained
throughout the territory, vice presidents
and committeeman will be elected from
every county, as the society is intended to
be territorial to the fullest extent.
Energy and enthusiasm will make the
exhibition great success. It can be
made far superior to the state horticul.
tural fairs of any western state, except
California. But full cooperation of
everyone interested is absolutely neces.
sary.
The exhibition will take place at Santa
Fe on September z, 8 and 3. Every part
of the territory will be fairly represented
on committees and in judgeships. Alb
solute impartiality will be primary
consideration. premium list, provid-
ing for over 500 premiums, including
diplomas and over $500 in money, has
been adopted, and will be sent to all who
desire it.
Please communicate immediately with
the treasurer, Hon. Samuel Eldodt.
ARTHUR BOYLE,
President
L. BRADFORD PRINCE,
Vice President.