210 PROCEEDINGS OF THIRTY-SIXTH FRUIT-GROWERS ' CONVENTION", 



some instances they have greatly overestimated possible returns in an 

 effort to eatch the buyer with a fondness for long shots. Lest I be 

 misunderstood, let me say that I am not talking about all eucalyptus 

 companies. There are many high-class, thoroughly honest companies 

 growing trees in California, who, by the care of their plantations, prove 

 they want to give investors the worth of their money. Such companies 

 should be encouraged, for in addition to enriching themselves and those 

 associated with them, they are adding to the Nation's timber supply. 



PRESIDENT JEFFREY. Now we will ask you to remain a few 

 minutes and let the Committee on Resolutions be relieved of its duties. 

 Just read them right through and if there is any one objects to any 

 resolution make a note of it. 



Mr. Kellogg read the following resolution : 



Resolution of Appreciation to A. R. Briggs. 



Whereas, In the efficient and persistent efforts of Mr. Arthur R. Briggs in our behalf on 

 the question of sulphur-cured fruits, all the growers of drying fruits in the State have been 

 greatly benefited; therefore, be it 



Resolved, That this convention extend to Mr. Arthur R. Briggs our heartfelt thanks by 

 rising vote. 



PRESIDENT JEFFREY. We will just arise and give that vote 

 now. 



The convention expressed its approval of the resolution by rising. 

 Mr. Kellogg read the following resolutions : 



Thanks to Professor Stcbenrauch. 



Whereas, The very persistent and efficient work of the Department of Agriculture, rep- 

 resented by Prof. A. V. Stubenrauch and his co-laborers, has resulted in showing us the 

 great benefit of careful handling of our fruit in picking and packing, and they have also 

 revealed the probable effect of various molds in relation to the keeping qualities of our various 

 fruits, especially grapes; therefore, be it 



Resolved, That the fruit growers of California in convention assembled, express our 

 appreciations of the work and assistance from the Department of Agriculture, at Washington, 

 with their able corps of scientific and practical experts who have done so much to advance 

 the interests of fruit men. We recognize the careful and conscientious work of Prof. A. V. 

 Stubenrauch as of an inestimable value to us, and hereby express our appreciation of his per- 

 sonal work, and thank him for it. 



Resolution for Plant Pathologist. 



Resolved, That this State Fruit Growers' Convention urgently request that the Department 

 of Agriculture continue its experimental work, and add to its working force a Pathologist 

 to give special study to these molds to see if we can not overcome the great losses from this 

 source. 



Resolution of Thanks to Professor Herms and Dr. Snow. 



Resolved, That we are indebted to Prof. W. B. Herms of the University of California and 

 to Dr. W. F. Snow of the State Board of Health for their valuable and interesting lectures 



during the session. 



Resolved, That the thanks of this convention are due and are hereby extended to all those 

 who have prepared papers and addresses for this convention. 



Resolution Asking Legislature for Insecticide Law. 



Whereas, One of the controlling factors of successful horticulture in the State of Cali- 

 fornia is the control of pests ; 



Whereas, A great many nostrums, concoctions, would-be remedies and adulterated chem- 

 icals have been foisted upon the horticultural people of the State; and 



Whereas, There is more than a million dollars spent each year in California for sulphur, 

 cyanide, sulphuric acid, lime-sulphur solution, bluestone, arsenate of lead, Paris green, soluble 

 oils, etc. ; therefore, be it 



Resolved. That the State Fruit Growers' Convention, assembled December 10, 1909, 

 petition the State legislature to pass a pure insecticide and fungicide law, which will guarantee 

 to the consumer an accurate knowledge of what he buys ; which will require a printed analysis 

 on the outside of every package; that shall show the percentage of the active material contained 

 therein, and analysis which will be comprehensive to the horticulturist, and one which will 

 make the manufacturer of insecticides and fungicides, with his agents, criminally liable for any 

 imposition, or for any misleading or false statement thereto. 



Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the chair to draft a bill covering these 

 several points. This committee of five shall consist of the State Commissioner of Horticulture, 

 assistant professor of the chemistry of insecticides of the University of California, two manu- 

 facturers, and the professor of entomology of the University of California. 



