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Kingston Horticultural Society
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1889-
History
The Kingston Horticultural Society is an affliate of the Ontario Horticultural Association and subject to the Horticultural Societies' Act, R.S.O. 1980, c.204. The Kingston branch was formed in 1889 with the objectives of: ensuring instruction and discussion on subjects connected with the theory and practice of horticulture; improving and beautifying public and private grounds; interesting youth in the study of horticulture; holding exhibits and awarding prizes for horticultural products; distributing seeds, plants, bulbs, etc. in order to promote an interest in horticulture; promoting the protection of the environment; and promoting the circulation of horticultural information.
The society meets regularly and is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of the Officers of the Society, fifteen directors and the immediate Past President.
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- English