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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS 
WILLIAM N. CRAIG, President, 
Brookline, Mass. 
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS 
M. C. EBEL, Secretary, 
Madison, N. J. 
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A COMMENT ON THE ESSAY CONTEST. 
Edwin .lenkins, of Lenox, Mass., one of the judges, in sub- 
mitting his decision on the contest comments as follows: 
"The general high level of excellence of these essays made it 
very difficult to say which was best. Especially those treating 
on "Horticulture as a Profession from the Viewpoint of the 
Gardener." Methought, however, there was just a wee bit too 
much pains taken in must cases to give a dictionary definition of 
the word "horticulture" as the essays were mostly for gardeners 
to read. 
"There seemed to be a general feeling of satisfaction and a 
disposition to boost rather than 'knock' the profession, which is 
quite as it should be, for nearly every line of work is, to some 
extent, good or bad. as the workers make it so. though of course 
every profession has its inherent limitations. 
"The writer cannot agree with the proposition that the pro- 
fession of horticulture as understood by the gardeners generally 
should rank with the learned professions such as law, medicine 
and the ministry. For whoever enters these or other such pro- 
fessions must go to school and college until they are about 
twenty-five years old before they can commence to practice, hav- 
ing spent several thousand dollars in education before they are 
able to cam a cent: whereas, the gardener is supporting himself 
and sometimes able to save a little from the time he leaves the 
grammar school, and in spite of this hundreds of gardeners are 
as well off financially as many lawyers, doctors and clergymen. 
"Many of the essayists recognize the truth of this but there 
is a small undercurrent of discontent as to the social standing 
of the gardeners. I think the troubles here are more imaginary 
than real, and largely 'up to' the individual to gain his standing 
in the community in which he lives. But enough of criticism — com- 
mendation, heartv and wholesouled. is the idea I wish to convey. 
than is contained in these theses that you have sent and 1 do not 
knew of any movement that would tend to advance Horticulture 
more than the circulation of these essays among the several horti- 
cultural societies throughout the land. 
W. C. MiT.vrosii,. Secretary. 
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NEW MEMBERS. 
The following new members have been added to our roll dm 
the past month: John Thomson, Rve Beach, X. H.: Joseph I 
bert. Xew York. X. Y.: John J. Ashe, Jr., Red Bank, N. J.; Hai 
Graham, Shrewsbury, Mass.: Sidney *■. Comer, Southampt 
X. Y.; Sidney R. Well, Eggertsville, X. V.: Robert Taylor, Sewi 
ley, Pa.; John Carman, Sewickley, Pa.; A. A. Leach, Pittsbur 
Pa.: David Hothersall. Wilmington. Del.; (ieorge C. MeDons 
Newport, R. I.; James J- . Gardner, Somerset, Mass.; Joseph 
( larke, South Lancaster. Mass.; Peter A. Keene. Xew York, X. 
t i. Stiasseiiburg. Lake Forest. 111. 
AMONG THE GARDENERS 
RESOLUTION ON DEATH OF JAMES MacMACHAN. 
At a special meeting of the Tuxedo Horticultural Society, 
Tuxedo, X. Y., held on April 18. 1910, the following resolution was 
adopted on the death of our fellow member, Mr. James MacMachan: 
"James MacMachan was one of the organizers of this society, 
and throughout his association with it contributed much to its 
development and activities. His expert knowledge, keen intel- 
ligence and enthusiastic interest in all things of his profession, 
and his industrious and energetic application to whatever he 
FIELD DAY AT CROMWELL, CONN., JUNE 21. 
In response to the request in the April number of The Chron- 
icle, under National Association of Gardeners' notes, for sug- 
gestions as to a conveniently located place between Xew York 
and Boston, to hold a Field Day of the association, we take 
pleasure in extending to both the members of the National As- 
sociation of Gardeners and American Association of Park Super- 
intendents an invitation to visit us on Wednesday, June 21. We 
selected a day in the middle of the week, as it will probably be 
more convenient to the majority to be away at that time rather 
than at the end of the week. 
Those coming from Boston can leave there at eight o'clock 
in the morning, reaching Hartford a little after eleven o'clock, 
and can come to Cromwell by trolley. Those coming from Xew 
York at eight o'clock can reach Middletown by way of Berlin 
at a little after eleven, and our establishment at eleven-thirty. 
We look forward to greet a large assembly of gardeners and 
park superintendents at Cromwell on June 21. 
A. N. Piehson, Inc. 
By W. R. Pierson. 
As the time is too short to have official action taken on the 
foregoing invitation through an executive meeting, the Co- 
operative Committee assumes the privilege of bringing the in- 
vitation to the attention of members, and requests the local co- 
operative committees to announce the same at their local meet- 
ings. The trip will be interesting, educative and entertaining, 
and should bring out a large gathering. 
APPRECIATING THE MONTHLY ESSAYS. 
Mr. C. Ebel. Secretary. 
Your communication enclosing essays issued by the National As- 
sociation of Gardeners was duly received and allow me to say in 
reply that the Xew Haven County Horticultural Society appreciates 
very much the opportunity to receive such favors, and begs to assure 
you that these papers will be read before the Society at its regular 
meetings. Will you be kind enough to convey to the National As- 
sociation of (Jardeners our heartiest thanks for this kindness and 
our best wishes for its continued success as the champion of 
Horticulture. 
To my mind, there is no better food for thought by gardeners 
especially — of whom there are quite a number in our organization — 
The Lake James MacMachan. 
undertook won for him a high place in the regards of his as- 
sociates. His quick sympathy and genial disposition attached 
many to him in real and lasting friendship. In his passing 
away we have lost a member of our society and community valued 
for his efficiency, respected for his integrity, and esteemed for 
his many and marked qualities of mind and heart." 
Mrs. James MacMachan was appointed superintendent of the 
(ieorge E. Baker Estate, Tuxedo Park, X. Y., to succeed her late 
husband. Her appointment is an evidence of the high esteem in 
which she and her family are held by Mr. Baker and also an appre- 
eiaiion of the many years of devoted services that her husband 
rendered. 
(Continued on page 248.) 
