The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-27
Vice President Robson DeliV-
ers an Address.
OF FRUIT
No Civilization Possible Without
the HOrticultGriSt.
Adjournment Taken to Attend
Funeral of Mrs. WeIIhOuse.

The meeting was called to order at 9
o'clock this morning. It is being heIu
in the rooms of the horticultural so
ciety, in the North wing of the state
house. There are many delegates IN at
tendance, representing nearly all parts
of the state and many more are eH-
pected to arrive before I1e session
closes on Friday
The session this morning was opened
by a prayer by the Rev J. l. NICE ar
land of the First NJ. r. church. IN the
absence Of the President, Judge Well
house. Vice President J. w. Robson
presided. In opening the session, MI
Robinson spoke as follows: o,
I'VE are here again, met to counSel
together on the art induc1Ve to the
largest comfort. health and longevity o5
cur race: the art of civilization and
that esignates the degree OF clVl1za-
ton a people has reached
There can be but little or no civtliz-
aAion until horticulture come IN TO 1eeu'
sustain life of the people; to minister 10
the health and comfort of its VOtarieS
and their associates; to beaut1ty gar
den, lawn, farm and park
horticulture is intensive agriculture;
the art of producing more life sustain
ing and hcalthful food than agriculture.
It is the cradle of agriculture that was
first instituted in the Garden OF Eden,
where peace, plenty, pleasure and lEno-
cence refgned supreme until some germ
sDore bacteria or bug entered and cast
a cloud and shadow on young ines nfst
dream.
is now with you to discuss and reason
upon. 1t is hoped you may discover IN
your wisdom, new and improved means
and methods for the growth, protection
and distribution of products OF the farm
and orchard"
Following Mr.. Robinson's address of
welcome, a committee composed OF Geo.
NJ Munger, f. J. Holman and b. F.
Smith was appointed to draw up suit
able resolutions of respect and condo
Jence on the death of Mrs. Fred Well
y17e fnT1 in
offered and unanimously adopted;
Whereas, an overruling and all wise
Providence has seen fit to remove from
the hearthstOne of our hOnored presl-
dent his beloved wife; one whose pres
ence was at once an inspiration to noble
deeds and life's highest reward for
them; therefore, be it
..Resolved. BY the state horticultural
society that we extend to our bereaVed
and beloved president, our heartfelt
svmpathv in this his hour of aff1ictiOn,
and bid him look for strength and help,
to the God who watches even the spar
rows fall
''Resolved. That as a mark of re
spect. we adjourn this meeting of the
society and attend the funeral services
in body.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the society
and that a copy of the same be furnish
ed to our president, Judge WellhOuse.
The morning session was devoted to
the reading of papers and reports pre-
pared by members of various standing
committees, and the discussion of the
different subjects treated, by the mem
bers of the society afterwards. Follow
ing out this plan. the following COM
mittees made reports:
Orchard cOnditions-J. W. Robson, FL
DoradO s. S. Dickinson, Larned; Wal
ter WellhOuSe, Topeka
Spraying. S. Jordan, Wakarusa; J.
Fulsomer, Belleville; DR.. G. Bohrer,
Chase.
f. D. Wheeler, Ogallah; H. L. Ferris,
Usage City.
Handling friuts-B. F. Smith Law
renee; George 2. Whiteker, Topeka;
Edwin Taylor EdwardsviIIe.
Spraying, and the proper materials to
be used in spraying were thoroughly
discussed in short talks by many pres
ent and as a means of making an eX-
haustive research on the merits of this
manner of treating fungus, and such
insects as are injurious to the life of
plants and fruit it was decided that
committee should be appointed which
should investigate the matter thorough
Iy and make such reports from time to
time, as could be relied upon.
The matter of irrigation was an in
teresting subject and few short ex-
perience talks upon this subject showed
that this was a matter which would
bear investigating. Irrigation as
means of producing an abundant crop.
cannot be improved upon and several
good examples were offered showing
that it is practical.
A good exhibition of fruits and other
products is in the room adjoining the
horticultural room on the south Here
are displayed some very fine specimens
of apples which shows well, what can
be done in this line in Kansas. Grapes
and other small fruits are shown, and
are above the average in size and color.
There is a feeling among the men,
berS of the horticultural society, that
| the legislature ought to make a more
/ liberal appropriation for the society
! and for the benefit of the horticultural
| interests of the state. There is no doubt
/ that before this session adjOurns, that
a committee will be appointed to wait
/ upon the legislature at its next session
/ and urge this matter.
| There was no meeting this afternoon.
as the society will attend the funeral
/ of Mrs. Wellhouse. The meeting to-
/ night at the rooms VIII be called to or
+ der at 7:30 O'Clock.
! The following is the programme for the
! session tonight and Thursday:
/ Address by Governor W. E. Stanley.
RECIPROCITY, Hon. L. A Goodman,
I WeStpOrt, Mo. secretary Missouri State
/ Relation of Horticulture to Agricul-
/ ture, Hon =: D Coburn, secretary state
board of agriculture.
! THE Fruit Garden. and What to Plant
/ SEcOND DAY TIfI4RSDGY DT+61 %
! house.
/ Prayer by Rev Charles NJ Sheldon. of
/ Central Congregational church. Topeka
1 8 OFFICERS reports
/ President.
/ Secretary,s annual
1 Secretary'S financial.
Trea surer's financial
9. Constitutional amendments.
! Reports OF standing cOmmittees-Con-
%. Horticulture in the schools-E. D.
/ Wheeler, Ogallah.
! II Botany and Vegetable Physiology
| Chandler, Argentine-
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