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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 
1913, leaving' at that time to take charge of Faulkner Farms, 
Brookliue, Mass.. the estate of E. D. Brandegee and which, at 
the present time, is under his supervision. 
Mr. Craig is a life member of the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society, having served for nine years as a trustee and on various 
committees. He has been secretary of the Gardeners' & Florists' 
Club of Boston since 1005, is a life member of the Society of Amer- 
ican Florists and a member of the American Rose, Carnation, 
Chrysanthemum, and Sweet l'ea societies. Past Regent of North 
Easton Council 866, Royal Arcanum ; Past Master, Easton Grange 
196, Patrons of Husbandry, and member of the A. F. & A. M. 
AMONG THE GARDENERS 
NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE COMMITTEE. 
The National Co-operative Committee has issued a communica- 
tion to local horticultural societies to supply a series of papers 
mi horticultural subjects for discussion at their monthly meetings 
during the year 1916. 
This offer is extended to any other horticultural organization 
or educational institution that would be interested in receiving 
the papers. 
If any of the horticultural societies or clubs have been over- 
looked and have not received a letter but desire to obtain this 
service, the committee asks them to communicate with it. The 
communication follows : 
"At the convention of the Xational Association of Gardeners, 
held in Huston recently, a number of papers were read which 
clicitcil tin comment that then were among the best essays ever 
prist uii tl in Horticultural Hall of that city. 
"The sal, jerts related to the profession of gardening, country 
estate management and the young gardener's opportunity in this 
conn try. 
"It was proposed that some provision he made to (lire gem nil 
publicity in gardeners' circles to the contents of these papers, so, 
in order to carry out tliis suggestion, the National Co-operative 
Committee has derided to supply a copy of tlic first of these papers, 
entitled 'Is Gardening u Profession?' by 11". 11". Ohlweiler, of 
Missouri, (and which is herewith enclosed) to tin different local 
societies and clubs, Hint it mail he presented at the January 
mi etings. 
•■'to nil societies sufficiently interested to ret tin the remaining 
papers for succeeding meetings, and a paper devoted to a horti- 
cultural subject for discussion, if opportunity offers, for each suc- 
cessive meeting following, during 1916. the Xational Co-operative 
Committer of the Xational Association of Gardeners will be pleased 
to supply them. 
'•This service will be free of any expense to the local societies 
the motive for this offer being solely to arouse a greater interest 
in horticulture and to develop » greater co-operative spirit among 
those engaged in the profession of gardening. 
"If the offer Li accepted, kindly advise M. C. Ebel. secretary, 
Madison, X. J., at your early convenience, that tin- mime of your 
organization may In- properly recorded to regularly receive the 
papers." 
ESSAY COMMITTEE. 
Attention is directed to the essay contest (see November issue 
of Gardeners' Chronicle), which will close on February 1. 
Those competing are requested to send their essay to Wm. II. 
Waite, Chairman Essay Committee, Box 290, Madison, N. .1.. 
before that date, following carefully the rules governing the contest. 
The winners will be announced during the National Flower Show. 
Philadelphia, in March. 
NEW MEMBERS. 
The following names have been added to our membership roll 
since the convention was held in Boston last month: Henry Baton, 
Harry E. Fiske, Edward Rose, Frank .Murray. Peter M. Miller. 
John O. A. Guerineau. of Boston, Mass. ; John Mclntyre, Charles 
Cooper, Arthur E. Miles. George W. Duncan, Benjamin McPhee, 
Bruno Sitzenstok, William ( '. Rust, of Brookliue, Mass.; Alexan- 
der Iienl. Cambridge. Mass.; E. Barmwater. Brooklyn. N. Y. : 
Andrew K. Rogers, James Methven, Readville, Mass. : Robert 
Robertson, Stewart A. Forbes, I'itchburg, Mass.; James Morrison, 
Peter Arnott, Chestnut Hill. Mass.; Thomas Coles. Dedham, 
Mass. : John C. Latham, Clinton, Mass. ; .John A. Walker, Dor- 
chester, Mass.; Francis Lazenby, Plymouth, Mass.; Eric H. Wat- 
terlow, Manchester. .Mass.: Max I'. Ilaendler. South Natick, 
Mass.- Alphonse Chague, Lenox. .Mass.; Ernest Riddell, South 
Framingham, Mass. ; Daniel Whyte, North Easton. Mass.: Albert 
Jay. Hingham, Mass. ; John L. Russell, Somerville. Mass. ; Henry 
Sabot, Chicago, 111.; Charles Dantle, Rosemont. Pa.: John Burk- 
ingham, Wilmington. Del. : Cyril Ilayman. Frederick Bateman. 
Alfred Woodger. Harry Cartwright, Convent, N. J. 
W. N. Craig, president of the National Association of Garden- 
ers, will lecture before the Horticultural Society of New York 
at the American Museum of Natural History on Wednesday 
afternoon, January 19, at 4 o'clock, on "The Home Flower 
Garden." 
John Forbes has resigned his position as head gardener on 
the Howard Cole Estate, Madison, N. J. 
Charles Mavor, formerly of Richmond. Ind.. has accepted a 
position as gardener to William D. Cowen. Wheaton, 111. 
Edward S. .lames, who for a number of years has bad super- 
vision of the Hotel Schanley, Pittsburgh, Pa., has resigned and 
will shortly open a "Storage Roof Greenhouse" as a service 
building for the Fort Pitt Hotel and the new William Penn 
Hotel now under course of construction. 
NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, PHILADELPHIA. 
W. F. Therkildson. chairman of the Publicity Commit- 
tee of the Fourth Xational Flower Show, to be held in 
Philadelphia, March 25 to April 2, is strongly appealing 
to the private gardeners for co-operation with his com- 
mittee and has sent the following message : 
"The Publicity Committee is in need of photographs 
and material for the stories that are to go in the local 
papers. We feel sure that many of the private garden- 
ers are in possession of attractive photographs of some 
of their specimen plants. We also feel sure that many 
of them are able lo contribute material that will make 
good reading for the public who will get this material 
through the Philadelphia dailies. I trust that our garden 
friends will not lose the opportunity to take advantage 
of the rich prizes that are offered at the Xational blower 
Show, and that all will co-operate with the Publicity 
Committee to give the prospective patrons of the Show 
the information that will be necessary to make real pa- 
trons, and that can best be accomplished by giving the 
public, who are anxious to know more about these things, 
an interesting storv regarding some of the splendid ex- 
hibits that will be made from some of the many large es- 
tates. I will see that each gardener gets credit for his 
story, but I particularly recommend that the)- make an 
effort to supply good photographs. These are what the 
newspapers want, and they are always willing to publish a 
good story about an attractive picture. It behooves private 
gardeners to make use of every opportunitv to increase 
the interest of the public in things beautiful. If the Pub- 
licity Committee ha? the co-operation of the private gar- 
deners it will do more to make the Fourth Xational 
Flower Show a success than any other contributing fea- 
ture." 
The photographs and articles are to be sent direct to 
Air. W. F. Therkildson, Chairman of the Publicity Com- 
mittee, Fourth National Flower Show, 1205 Widener 
Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Of Interest to Estate Owners 
The National Association nf Gardeners maintains a Service Bureau 
which is at the disposal of all who may require the services of efficient 
gardeners in their various capacities. 
The association seeks the co-operation of estate owners in its efforts 
to secure opportunities for those engaged in the profession of garden- 
ing who are seeking to advance themselves. It makes no charge for 
services rendered. It endeavors to supply men qualified to assume the 
responsibilities the position may call for. 
Make your requirements knowu to 
M. C, EBEL, Sec'y, National Association of Gardeners, Madison, N. J. 
