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the members would co-operate in the future as they 

 have in the past. He then offered a toast to the men 

 who make flower shows sucessful. 



The toastmaster next introduced William J. Stewart, 

 of Boston. Mr. Stewart stated during his remarks that 

 Boston had shipped roses to the New York market 

 long before many members present were born. He im- 

 pressed on the members present that New York with 

 its great wealth and many interested citizens should 

 have the grandest horticultural hall in the world, and 

 hoped to see this dream an accomplished fact. 



Charles T. Totty, of Madison, X. J., who was next 

 introduced, stated that he started his career as a gar- 

 dener, and if the prices on flowers did not advance 

 soon he would end his career as a gardener. He be- 

 spoke the hearty co-operation of the gardeners for the 

 next flower show. 



Harry Bunyard, who followed, referring to Mr. \"in- 

 cent's speech, stated that his middle name was Adam, 

 so the Vincent family had nothing on him. He gave 

 an interesting history of the Sweet Pea Society. 



E. J. Brown, President of the Nassau County Horti- 

 cultural Society, was next introduced. He declared 

 that the N. A. G. should be the strongest organization 

 in America. 



John W. Everett, the newly elected vice-president, 

 was next called on. He cordially invited the members 

 to the next Nassau County Horticultural Society show. 



William Duckham, of the Morris County Society, 

 was next introduced. He congratulated the Associa- 

 tion on its selection of Mr. W'aite as President and Mr. 

 Everett as Vice-President for the ensuing year. 



James Donald, of Yonkers, was the next speaker. 

 The burden of his remarks was to encourage every 

 member to exert himself to do his best in the horticul- 

 tural profession. 



The toastmaster next introduced Harrison Dick, late 



of London, England, and now editor of the Fiorists' 

 Exchange. He expressed his hearty appreciation of the 

 welcome accorded him in America, particularly by 

 the gardening fraternity, and said he hopes in the near 

 future to become better acquainted with all the mem- 

 bers. 



J. Austin Shaw disclaimed any foreknowledge that 

 he would be called upon to make a speech, but appreci- 

 ated the opportunity to help all he could in the ad- 

 vancement of horticulture, incidentally stating that 

 without the press, horticulture could not and would not 

 be what it is to-day in America. 



.\Ilan Jenkins, now of .\lbany, N. Y., spoke of the 

 benefits of these dinners in bringing the gardeners to- 

 gether, and stated that he was glad to be able to be 

 present. 



August Grieb, of Monmouth County Horticultural 

 Societ}', dwelt on the opportunities of the N. A. G. to 

 bring the gardeners together. 



W. E. Maynard gave an interesting talk on the early 

 history of the association. 



Secretary ^l. C. Ebel outlined the plan and scope of 

 the association and the mass of work necessary in his 

 oflice to sucessfully carry out the many details. 



Robert Miller, of Dutchess County, gave a clear defi- 

 nition of a gardener, stating that the man who served 

 his seven years as an apprentice and then received his 

 seven shillings per week, is a gardener. As a member 

 he wished the association the greatest success it de- 

 served. 



Following Mr. Miller-s remarks, the assemblage 

 arose, clasped hands, and joined in singing ".Vuld Lang 

 Syne." 



Many gardeners were prevented from attending the 

 annual convention owing to some of the local shows 

 occurring at the same time as the N. .\. G. Convention. 

 The Philadelphia contingent was much missed this 



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