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The time is not yet ripe, perhaps, for such an organiza- 

 tion, but it is fast approaching. It is safe to say that the 

 complete control of the market situation, to which the 

 fruit-growers of the western states are entitled, will be 

 realized only when such a combination is effected. 



How to form an Association 



The method of forming an association is simple. The 

 success of an association depends more on the manager 

 than on all else, and no pains should be spared to secure 

 the right man. The mere fact that a man has been suc- 

 cessful in selling shoes or some other staple commodity is 

 not necessarily an indication that he would be equally 

 successful in association management. Now that this 

 method of selling fruit has become firmly established, 

 there should be no difficulty in securing men who have 

 had considerable experience. Above all the manager 

 should be allowed to conduct the affairs of the association 

 in his own way, for if he knows anything at all about such 

 business, he will usually have the advantage of the ma- 

 jority of directors. The following constitution and by- 

 laws may be used as a guide, and they will be found to 

 contain all that is essential. 



BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND JUNCTION FRUIT-GROWERS' 

 ASSOCIATION 



The name of the said Association shall be the Grand Junction 

 Fruit-growers' Association. 



