enumerated in this paper; but, in my opinion, the seedsman dealing largely with farmers, market gardeners and small householders could not adopt the metric system without a school of instruction for his customers.

While the cental system is largely used for all commodities, it remains for the seedsmen to universally print their catalogues, quoting by the pound and hundred, to ultimately assure the adoption of the cental system in all market reports. In many sections this system is now in use, and I would suggest that this matter be taken up on the report of our committee on weights and measures.

EXPERIMENT STATION WORK.

We should utilize our committee on experiment stations to educate the seedsman. The experiment stations have worked mostly for the farmer for the past years. Why not have our committee utilize them to our benefit? Why not have them test by comparison seeds grown in various sections of our country and foreign countries, as to points of earliness, quality of production, standard of type of variety? We are told that alfalfa grown in some countries will produce short fluffy growth here. Now if seedsmen would send to our chairman authenticated samples of any varieties which they would like compared, these comparisons could be embodied in our reports and be of benefit to all. Some of us now hold this information from trial ground experiments; but why not inform all? Connecticut seed growers claim superior quality for the products from their seed. Some claim that peas from California-grown seed grow away from types. Why not settle these claims?

THE HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS.

At the meeting of the Horticultural Congress at Cleveland we were represented by J. C. Vaughan and Secretary Kendel. From what I learn of the object and work of this association, I believe it would be worth while to interest ourselves, with an idea of joining in that work. It certainly should be an educator and help the seed trade as well as the nurserymen and florists. Mr. Vaughan has consented to provide a paper on the subject and has secured the services of James Burdette, of Chicago.

In considering this subject it occurred to me that this association should have a literary committee, which would write articles for the public press upon subjects affecting our interests, aside from previous free distribution. Also practical

technical discussion on special vegetables, with full descriptions of culture and use. These articles could be distributed to the public press through our secretary or otherwise. We do not keep before the public eye, except in trade advertisements, as well as other lines of business do. We have no trade paper, but occupy the columns of our florist friends. By means of a committee our light might be more distinguishable to the public eye. This association is continental; why not make it effective in a general way.

NECROLOGY.

It is with regret I announce the deaths of Samuel Cadwell of Hartford, Conn., member of the firm of Cadwell & Jones; Stiles D. Woodruff of Orange, Conn., senior member of the firm of S. D. Woodruff and Sons; and T. W. Wood, of Richmond, Va., Ex-President of this Association.

On motion of Mr. McCullough the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with, the same having been already distributed in pamphlet form.

Secretary-Treasurer Kendel submitted reports, as follows:

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

Your Secretary was ordered to inscribe the resolutions submitted by the Committee on Obituary and adopted at the last meeting in regard to the deaths of Frank Seberger, J. N. Kimberlin and J. S. Reynolds, former members of the association, and to forward the same to the families of the deceased, which was done.

Five hundred copies of Mr. Conger's address were printed and sent to members on request.

Six new members were received into the organization, two resigned, two failed and one firm was dissolved, making a net gain of one and a total membership of 159.

June 21, '06.

C. E. KENDEL, Sec'y.

To Burnet Landreth, Treas., Feb. 2 to Mar. 23...

June 21, 1906.

.$240.00

240.00

C. E. KENDEL, Sec'y.

On motion, the Treasurer's reports were received and referred to the Auditing Committee.

The Chair appointed as Auditing Committee, Messrs. A. L. Rogers, Chaumont, N. Y., and W. H. Barrett, Adrian, Mich.

Mr. H. W. Wood (Va.): Mr. President, I feel that something more than passing notice should be taken of your most excellent report. I move that it be referred to a committee to take action on the various suggestions as outlined and recommended, with a view to presenting something in shape for action upon by the convention. I think there are some most excellent suggestions there which ought not to be passed by.

I think we ought to take them up and act upon them intelligently and effectively in this convention. I, therefore, move the appointment of a committee of five to be named by the Secretary for that purpose.

Motion seconded by Mr. Willard, put by the Secretary, and carried.

Secretary Kendel: I will ask Mr. H. W. Wood to act as chairman, and the following to serve with him on such committee, viz., Messrs. Burpee, S. F. Willard, C. C. Cropp and Watson Woodruff.

President Grenell: Gentlemen, I thank you for the complimentary reference to the address. The next report in order is that from the Committee on Revision of the By-laws, Mr. S. F. Willard, chairman.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF

BY-LAWS.

Mr. Willard: The Committee on Revision of By-Laws was obliged under the provision of the Constitution to send out their recommendations at least thirty days in advance of the meeting. This was done and you have all received the same in connection with the program.

I would say that the committee has gone over this matter very carefully and has given the suggestion made at the last annual meeting full consideration, and they are all embodied in the circular which was sent out by the Secretary. This brings the whole matter of by-laws before this meeting for definite action. I think if the Secretary is willing it would be well for him to read the proposed changes, and the whole matter can be open for discussion; but I would like to suggest that when definite and final action is taken it be done in executive session. If in order it may be brought up at this time and action deferred until later, and in this way you will be fully informed of the suggested changes and your minds better prepared for action later.

President Grenell: You might enumerate the proposed changes today and postpone final action until tomorrow. Meantime we can think it over, talk upon it and be able to vote intelligently.

Mr. A. McCullough: Mr. President, I move that the Secretary read the amendments as proposed by the committee at this session and that the action on the same be made the special order of business at our first executive session, if this does not conflict with your prearranged plan.

President Grenell: I think that is proper.
Motion seconded, and carried.

Secretary Kendel read the following:

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE
BY-LAWS.

The Committee on the Revision of the By-Laws recommend the repeal of sections one and two of article I of the By-laws and the substitution of the following in place thereof.

ARTICLE I.

Section 1. Any individual, firm or corporation engaged in the seed trade in this country or Canada, as provided for in Article III of the Constitution, shall be eligible for membership in this association. Firms or corporations shall be entitled to one vote only, but any member of a firm, or officer of a corporation, may represent the firm or corporation and be entitled to all the privileges of the association. Any member of a firm, or officer of a corporation may make application for and take an individual membership, should he so desire. All membership to cease whenever any change occurs whereby an individual, firm, or corporation would not, under our constitution, be eligible for membership, and can be renewed only by vote of the association.

Section 2. New members may be elected at the Annual Convention of the association, or at any special meeting that may be held, after having been recommended by the Committee on Membership. All applications for membership must be made upon blanks to be furnished by the Secretary and accompanied by an initiation fee of $25.00, which will also cover the first year's dues or be recommended by at least one member of the association, who will guarantee payment. The election of new inembers shall be by ballot. It shall require the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members present and voting to elect a member. No applicant for admission to membership shall be balloted for on the day of his proposal, except by unanimous vote suspending the rule.

ALBERT MCCULLOUGH,
W. ATLEE BURPEE,
M. H. DURYEA,

J. C. VAUGHAN,

By S. F. WILLARD, Chairman,

for the Committee on Revision.