Transactions of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, Volume 14 |
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Page 136 - In all places, then, and in all seasons, Flowers expand their light and soullike wings, Teaching us, by most persuasive reasons, How akin they are to human things. And with childlike, credulous affection We behold their tender buds expand ; Emblems of our own great resurrection Emblems of the bright and better land.
Page 84 - Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies : Work, till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more : Work, while the night is darkening, When man's work is o'er.
Page 126 - Prayer we pray for the coming of a reign of perfect beauty. All souls are won to religion by the beautiful. The speaker concluded by quoting Keats' lines, beginning " A. thing of beauty is a joy forever." Mr. Cram moved a resolution of thanks to all who had contributed to the success of the meeting, namely, the county officials, the donators of funds and provisions, and the choir. The resolution was carried. Mr. Harris, the chairman, then moved that $10 be given to Mr.
Page 18 - ... amount of such bounty and giving a description of the entire land of which the tree belts form a part, and the amount of such bounty shall be credited by the treasurer in payment of any taxes assessed on such land, as so much cash; but if not so satisfied, the assessor shall assess the land for taxes or refuse to grant any certificate for the bounty, as the case may require; and if, after any certificate for such bounty shall have been issued, the owner of any such tree belts shall...
Page 106 - ... 2d, the color, size, and evenness of the specimens; 3d, their freedom from the marks of insects and other blemishes ; 4th, the apparent carefulness in handling, and the taste displayed in the arrangement of the exhibit.
Page 84 - WORK, for the night is coming, Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work 'mid springing flowers ; Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun ; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done.
Page 14 - The by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of...
Page 136 - Everywhere about us are they glowing, Some like stars, to tell us Spring is born; Others, their blue eyes with tears o'erflowing, Stand like Ruth amid the golden corn...
Page 18 - The assessor shall, upon the application of the owner thereof, in each year, at the time of assessing the personal property in his district. make a personal examination of all tree belts for which bounty or exemption from taxation is claimed, and ascertain whether they have been planted as required in the preceding section, and are thriftily growing, and if he shall be satisfied thereof, he shall not assess the same for taxation...
Page 105 - Rule 2. — The society reserves the right, in case of long, inappropriate, or otherwise objectionable names to shorten, modify, or wholly change the same, when they shall occur in its discussions or reports; and also to recommend such changes for general adoption.