154 THE OUTDOOR GARDEN 



What is the Nature of the Society ? 



A Co-operative Society managed by a Committee appointed 

 by the members at the annual meeting, each member having 

 one vote. 



What are its Objects ? 



To take any steps advisable for the safeguarding of the 

 members' work and interests when necessary either as a whole 

 or individually : 



(a) By regulating the supply, thus avoiding glut. 



(b) By conducting negotiations with agents and salesmen. 



(c) By securing information as to prices of salesmen in 



the various markets. 



(d) By packing and grading. 



{e) By bulking consignments so as to take advantage of 



reduced railway rates. 

 (/) By establishing a local market or markets for the sale 



by auction or otherwise, should it at any time be 



deemed advisable. 

 (g) To purchase co-operatively seeds, manure, packing 



materials, implements, etc. 



What is the Capital of the Society ? 



There is no fixed capital, but the shares are of the nominal 

 value of £i each, of which only 15. is payable on application 

 and the remainder in such calls as the Committee may direct. 

 No call is to exceed 25. 6d. per share. 



What is the Constitution ? 



The Glynde and District Federation of Growers, Ltd., is 

 registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 

 with Rules approved by the chief Registrar. 



Who is Eligible for Membership ? 



Any Grower who requires goods for his holding or garden 

 or who has produce for disposal. 



