R. M. Teague Nurseries, San Dimas, Cal. 
The Sharpies s c.vccado; in habit tree a tall grower and good producer. 
to the efforts of these pioneers great advancement has 
been made in the introduction ard selection of new 
and valuable varieties, as well as in the elimination 
of those that have no commercial value, also in cul- 
tural practices and in handling and marketing the 
fruit. At the present time the Association has over 
four hundred members and the attendance at their 
semi-annual rrcetings shows the interest manifested 
in Avocado growing. A close study has been made 
of the varieties now bearing, and only those that 
have real commercial merit are recommended to 
planters. 
A bud selection department has also been organ- 
ized and individual tree records are being kept so 
