Professor C. B. Waldron, of North Dakota, finds it
necessary to leave in a very short time, and he will therefore address
you at this time instead of this afternoon. He will tell us about
"Running Out of Varieties." (See index.)

We will now listen to the report of the committee on examination of the
Minnesota State Fruit-Breeding Farm, Dr. O. M. Huestis, Chairman. (See
index.)

The President: The next speaker needs no introduction to a Minnesota
audience, as the word "Hansen" is a household word and particularly in
every agricultural community within the state, and the Hansen hybrids
are eagerly sought for by practically everybody who plants trees.
Professor Hansen has done a good work and is still accomplishing things.
He will tell us what he has done during 1915. I regret the time is so
short, but we will get Mr. Hansen to tell us more about his work.

"Newer Fruits," Prof. N. E. Hansen, Brookings, S. D.

Afternoon Session, at 1:30.

Half-hour exercise, questions and answers on "Increasing the Fertility
of the Land," led by Dr. F. J. Alway. (See index.)

The President: Mr. Crosby has a word for us, and before continuing with
the regular program I will ask him to come forward at this time.

Mr. Crosby: Gentlemen of the Horticultural Society: Mr. Latham, please
come this way. I have the honor, in behalf of the society, to inform
you, as you probably know, that this is your silver wedding, but we are
going it one better and make it a golden wedding for you today. We have
come to the conclusion, you have been with this society for twenty-five
years, and we think it is best that you be watched and chained. I have
the honor of presenting to you, in behalf of the society, a gold watch
and chain. That is all I have to say. (Applause.)

Mr. Philips: Now for a speech.

Mr. Latham: Wait a moment, I will see if it is worth it. (Laughter.) I
hate to part with this old turnip. I have carried it forty-five years
now, never broke a crystal on it, even. It is a good faithful companion.
I do not know what I will do with this now unless I put it away in a
safety vault somewhere.

I do not think the Horticultural Society expects me to make a speech;
they know I am not a talker. I could say something if the room were
smaller, but my voice does not seem to carry very well. I am a good deal
in the fix of the steamboat that carried passengers on the river up and
down to the camp meeting there. They had a whistle on that boat th