THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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TRIP TO DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., KENT, O. 
What was the idea of the Davey Tree Expert Com- 
pany in extending an invitation to so many superin- 
tendents of noted private estates throughout the 
United States to visit the headtjuarters of the com- 
pany at Kent, 0., and take part in their annual con- 
vention? The letters of invitation sent out were typ- 
ical of the Western spirit. 
The above question has been shot to pieces, during 
the last few weeks. Wherever two or more of the 
first profession (I am assuming Adam was the real 
pioneer and still have faith in my early Biblical train- 
ing) have gathered this has been the question. Are 
you ready for the answer? What shall the answer of 
the many be ? I have formed mine. It was to give 
the men who are interested in trees an opportunity to 
investigate 'the modern methods employed in tree 
surgery and also to meet the organization at head- 
quarters, and thoroughly thrash out the merits and 
demerits of the work of the company. Was this 
done? 
Have you sat through a discussion after a lecture in 
Boston? The gardeners there can find more loop holes 
and also bring out more good points on any subject in 
regard to the profession than any horticultural society 
or club that I know of, and they certainly kept up 
their reputation in Kent. 
The other groups. Wise men from the East. 
Lenox, Newport, Manchester, can find questions per- 
tinent and mighty interesting, requiring full measure 
in reply. New Jersey, Long Island, Lake Forest and 
Lake Geneva all sent their critics to Kent last week, 
Ijut (lid the}- criticise? Yes. I do not believe there 
was one question put to the experts that did not re- 
ceive the reply, courteous and present the information 
desired. 
What about the promises of the trip? Did Davey 
make good? Absolutely. Were there any secrets to 
the work? No. Anyone who was not convinced failed 
to put the question. A full report of the visit will ap- 
pear in the Chronicle of April. I have only given my 
impressions. Personally, I would like to extend to the 
organization the thanks due them in presenting such a 
varied series of lectures for the entertainment of their 
guests and the unbounded hospitality to all of us. 
The illustrated lecture on wild flowers by D. House 
and the trees by J. Horace McFarland were gems of 
interest. I always admired wild flowers and trees, but 
I love them now. To sum up, we visited Kent (most 
of us from Missouri). We were shown, and the 
Davey Tree Expert Company conquered. Lender the 
parental care and guidance of Father Ebel, we re- 
turned home with broadened views ; also food for 
thought. More power to all who attended the Davey 
convention and to the boys who covered the retreat 
from Kent. 
Most of us are home again, and I feel sure the trip' 
will "Du guid" to the real MacKay. 
That "Wild" ride home was anything but "Loveless." 
Through all the hilarity Jenkins kept his "Hat ton."' 
The only regret was the absence of William son. May 
the smile of Armstrong rest on the House of Davey 
and support my friend and protector Sullivan — "till"' 
we meet again. 
One more question. "Where's Cameron?" 
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Farquhars 
Gold Medal 
Cyclamen 
Awarded the Gold Medal of the 
Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society 
Strong Plants in 2? inch pots for April 
delivery, $10.00 per 100 
Extra Strong Plants, $15.00 per 100 
R. Or J. Farquhar &- Co. 
BOSTON 
MASS. 
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