THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 



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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS 



JOHN W. EVERITT, President, 

 Glen Cove, N. Y. 



OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS 



M. C. EBEL, Secretary, 

 Madison, N. J. 



ASSOCIATION NOTES. 



All I'xecutivo moeting of tlie trustees and boanl of diioctiirs 

 will be held on Wednesday, duly 14, at tlie Hotel .Martinique 

 New York City, to eoinpleie tlie plans for tlie sainnier iiieetins' 

 to lie held in San I'raneiseo diirins; the third week of August, 

 and to act on r^everal other important matters in the interest 

 of the nssoeiation. which are to be brought before the meeting-. 



The lo-operative Committee is anxious to begin an active co- 

 operative campaign between the local horticultural societies early 

 this fall. The committee was created for that purpose, but witli- 

 out the assistance of the local co-ojierative committees, which 

 have been appointed by tlie various local societies to work in 

 eoiijuiiction witli the co-operative committee of the national as- 

 sociation, the last named committee can accom]ilish little, for 

 it is but an instrument, so to speak, of the local committees. 

 The members of the national committee will welcome sugges- 

 tions from any member of the association on the suliject of 

 producing a greater co-operation between all horticultural bodies. 

 Comninnications should be addressed to the Co-operative ( om 

 mittee, ill care of (he secretary of the association. 



The gardeners' national assm-iatioii has during the last three 

 years gained considerable recognition as an inltuential factor in 

 liorticulture. In order to make it even a greater factor than 

 it now is the cu'ganization must increase the strength of its 

 membership so that its iiillueiice may be spread. To accomplish 

 this every member sliould aim to introduce at least one new 

 member into the association, and should strive to do so at once, 

 so that wlien the next convention convenes we may be able to 

 report a substantial gain in our membership roll. 



The article on the "(Question of the hardener" by a prominent 

 amateur, published on another page, should have the careful at- 

 tention of every gardener interested in the futnre of his pro- 

 fession. Whether you will agree or not, with all the writer of 

 it advances, is not paramount — the issue for consideration is 

 that it should be discussed at all from practically the gardener's 

 standpoint by one wholly ontside of the profession. The first 

 shot has been lired: it is now up to the gardeners themselves to 

 kec|i np a campaign of education to enliglifen the nninitiated 

 that there is a distinct dillerence between real gardeners and 

 the class of so-called gardeners, many of whom are filling |io>i- 

 tions. which, if occujiied by efficient men. would prove more 

 creditable to the •jardeniiig profession, and give more satisfaction 

 to the garden owner, who. wliilc it may cost him more, would 

 get his money's worth. 



Duplicate l)ill~ are being s^nt to members who have not ycl 

 paid their 11U.5 dues, and to those who are more deliiii|iiciit. \\\ 

 taking a life membership, which will cost you ffio. yon arc 

 exempt from all dues and from the aunoyance of having to remit 

 once a year. Some members have already expressed tlieir in- 

 tention of taking out life niembersliip before the end of tlic 

 year. Life iiicmliciNliip dues arc deposited in a ])(i iiiaiicnt tuiid. 



THE LAST CALL! 



If you are going to accept the invitation of the American 

 Association of Park Superintendents to join its members on 

 their trip to San Francisco and return, you must decide now. 

 Scretary Cotterill of the A. A. P. S., w/rites: 



"If you miss this special train party you will regret it, as 

 it will be the last word in convenience of travel, and a trip 

 through a scenic wonderland with stop-overs at cities which 

 have progressed very rapidly in modern park development 

 during recent years. There will also be entertainment free 

 which ordinarily would amount to a hundred dollars of ex- 

 pense. Remember, members of kindred organizations are wel- 

 come to join this party and take advantage of these features." 



The party departs from New York, Saturday forenoon, 

 Aug. 7: Chicago, Sunday evening, Aug. 8. Arrives San 

 Francisco, Aug. 16. Leaves San Francisco, Aug. 24; Los An- 

 geles. Aug. 29. Arrives New York, Sept. 7. 



Full particulars can be obtained by addressing your secre- 

 tary, M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. 



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I Of Interest to Gardeners | 



I A larger membership in the Xatimial Assucialion | 



j of Gardeners will mean greater strength for the | 



1 organization, and will spread its influence for the 1 



I development of ornamental horticulture in .-Xmerica. 1 



I Your neighbor may not yet be a member. Why 1 



1 not secure his membership? He is only waiting to i 



i be asked. 1 



AMONG THE GARDENERS 



The many friends of Herbert W. Clarke, of .Manchester, will 

 ■ sorry to Icaiii lliat lie is laid up with a biukrii leg. 



.\ party of aliont one liuiidred will go from Boston to the 

 Newport Sweet Pea Show, and w'ill visit some of the leading 

 private estates there on .luly lo. 



Increased interest is being taken in rock gardens in ilassa- 

 chusetts and ipiite a number of estates arc making a start in 

 this branch of gardening. 



William Roberts, late of Readville, ilass.. returned to Great 

 Britain some time ago and is now at the battle front with the 

 Roval AVelsh Fusiliers. 



The Garden Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- 

 ciety, visited the noted rose gardens of Jliss S. Vt. Fay. Woods 

 Hole. Mass., on .Tune 24. and M. H. Walsh, wlio has charge, was 

 able to show them a wonderful display of roses. 



Boston is planning to hold two big shows in IfllO — one either 

 in ilarch or May. and the other in November. Popular senti- 

 ment favors ilarcli in picferi'iicc to tlic !\lay exhiliition. 



George Ci. ililne. who recently returned from a visit (o liis 

 liome in Ireland, has secured the ]iositioii of gardener at tlii> 

 Homestead Hotel. Hot S|iriiigs, Va. 



(ieorge W. Hess, snperiuteiideiit of tlie ITnited States Botanic 

 fiardcns. Washington. T>. C. will leave shortly for New f)rleans. 

 by steamer via New York, to become tlie guest in that city of 

 Senator lioliert V. I'l Diis^anl. 



.Toseph Dexter has resigned his position as superintendent at 

 Brooklake. tlie estate of Howard Cole. Jfadison, N. .T. 



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I Of Interest to Estate Owners 



I; Tlie National Association of Gardeners maintains 



i a Service Bureau which is at the disposal of all who 



i may require the services of efficient gardeners in 



I their various capacities. 



5 The association seeks the co-operation of estate 



I owners in its efforts to secure opportunities for 



I those engaged in the profession of gardening who 



i are seeking to advance themselves. It makes no 



I charge for services rendered. It endeavors to sup- 1 



I ply men qualified to assume the responsibilities the j 



I position may call for. j 



j Make your requirements known to | 



I M. C. EBEL, Sec'y, National Association of Gardeners, | 



I Madison, N. J. | 



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