THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 
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RULES REGARDING TYPES OF BATHING SUITS. 
General — No all white or flesh colored suits permitted, nor suits 
that expose the chest lower than a line drawn on a level with the 
arm pits. 
Ladies — Blouse and bloomer suits may lie worn, with or with- 
out skirts, with or without stockings, provided the blouse has 
one-quarter sleeves or close fitting arm holes and providing the 
bloomers are full and not shorter than four inches above the 
knee. Jersey knit suit may be worn with or without stocking, 
providing the suit has a skirt or skirt effect, with quarter sleeves 
or close fitting arm holes and trunks not shorter than four inches 
above the knee, the bottom of the skirt to be not more than two 
inches shorter than the bottom of the trunks. 
Men — Men's suits must have skirt or skirt effect, or shirt worn 
outside of trunks. The trunks must not be shorter than four 
inches above the knee and the skirt must not be shorter than two 
inches above the bottom of the trunk. 
This is a good sensible set of rules, and it is to be hoped that 
our members will do ail in their power to secure their universal 
adoption. 
The guarantee fund as pledged is so far $4,565, 51 firms and 
individuals making up the amount. 
III'XJAMIN HAMMOND, Sec'y. 
AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. 
A meeting of the executive committee of this society was held 
at the Hotel Breslin, N. Y-. on Friday last, November 10, there 
being present Geo. W. Kerr, president, in the chair; Harry A. 
Bunyard, secretary: \Vm. Sim, treasurer: J. Harrison Dick, Wm. 
Gray, Edward Jenkins and \V. A. Sperling. 
A" report was received from Geo. W. Kerr and W. A. Sperling, 
who were appointed an auditing committee at the annual meet- 
ing last July. They reported the books in good order, with a 
balance of *147 in cash on hand and all expenses and bills paid. 
A warm vote of thanks was passed to Clias. H. Totty, Madison, 
N. J., and John Stalford. Rar Harbor, Me., who between them 
had procured subscriptions for a special fund, amounting to $27(i; 
Mr. Totty having obtained $160 and Mr. Stalford $116. It was 
through their efforts that the society's finances were put on a 
sound basis at this time. 
It was proposed that all members whose dues were three years 
in arrears lie dropped. An urgent letter of appeal will lie sent 
to those who are delinquent, asking them to pay their dues. 
There are 75 members in good standing at the present time, and 
10 life members. 
Edward Jenkins proposed that the next show be held in Boston, 
Mass., the date being the first Saturday after the 4th of July. 
Wm. Gray seconded, and it was agreed to. 
Wm. Sim was appointed a committee of one to interview the 
trustees nf tlie Massachusetts Horticultural Society with a view 
to obtaining a guarantee from that society of assistance toward 
the prize fund for the show. 
An invitation to meet with them had been received from the 
offeers who are arranging the National Flower Show at St. 
Louis in 1918, and who are offering $250 as prizes for sweet peas. 
It was resolved to suggest that this sum be at least doubled, 
since few growers, it was thought, would be induced to send 
displays unless liberal prizes were offered. 
General satisfaction was expressed at the prospects before the 
society, and it is hoped that a successful year lies ahead. 
HARRY A. BUNYARD, Sec'y. 
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. 
The executive committee of the American Rose Society held 
two >e-si.nis in Horticultural Hall. Philadelphia, Pa., during the 
Chrysanthemum Show. 
President Pennock called the meeting to order at 2:30 p. m., 
and there was a full attendance. Provision was made to hold 
the next annual exhibition and rose show in Philadelphia next 
March in Horticultural Hall. 
The prizes allotted for the show were: .$7511 for plants and 
flowers; $1,000 for rose gardens-. $2,000 lor cut flowers. The 
schedule committee is Messrs. Allan E. Peirce. Waltham, Mass.; 
Thomas Roland. Nahant. Mass.; .1. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, 
Mass. 
A letter was read from Mr. John Young, secretary of the 
National Flower Show committee, inviting the American Rose 
Society to join with them in an exhibition in St. Louis in 1018. 
At the evening meeting, which was called at 8 p. m.. there 
was an attendance of over fifty. Mr. Allan Peirce stated the 
work of the show, and a letter was read from the Philadelphia 
Chamber of Commerce, inviting the American Rose Society to 
come to Philadelphia— The World's Greatest Workshop and Con- 
vention City— promising to give every co-operation for its suc- 
cess. The following gentlemen spoke in favor of the exhibition 
going to Philadelphia: Messrs. Farenwald, Eisele. Simpson, Klein- 
heinz. Brown, Mills Dodge. Cartledge, W. R. Pierson, Sidelski, 
W. A. Manila and others. 
THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. 
A meeting of the executive committee was held in New York 
on November 8, there being present Richard Vincent, in the chair, 
Jas. Duthie, Jos. J. Lane, and Geo. L. Stillman. 
Tlie secretary, J. Harrison Dick, reported on matters concern- 
ing the last show, lie reported that his circular letter to the 
members for the payment of dues for 1917 had resulted in 138 
having already paid, the sum being $242; about 88 of the old 
membership have still to pay. Another bulletin is in prepara- 
tion which, it is hoped, will lie published at the end of November 
or early in December. This will be of a useful and interesting 
character. 
The publication of 5,000 dahlia names, which Prof. F. II. Hall 
is preparing, may likely cost a considerable sum. and the secre- 
tary was empowered to make an appeal for funds whenever this 
was thought necessary. 
The definition of the term "amateur" was discussed, but the 
matter was laid on the table. Another question was the miming 
of new dahlias. Mr. Duthie suggested that to avoid confusion 
or duplication of names, such decisions should be published in 
the trade and other papers, and in the society's bulletin. His 
motion to this effect was seconded and carried. Hereafter the 
names of the new varieties will have to be entered with the 
secretary. 
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULA- 
TION', ETC., required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of 
Gardeners' Chronicle of America, published monthly at New York, N. Y., 
for October 1, 1916. 
State of New Jersey 1 
County of Morris \ 
Before me, a notary public in and for the State and county aforesaid, 
personally appeared Geo. A. Buxniston, who having been duly sworn ac- 
cording to law, deposes and says that he is the business manager of the 
Gardeners' Chronicle of America, and that the following is, to the best 
of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management 
("and if a daily paper, the circulation), etc., of the aforesaid publication 
for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 
1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the 
reverse of this form, to wit: 
1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, 
and business manager are: 
Name of — Post office address — 
Publisher, The Chronicle Press, Ire, 286 Fifth Ave., New Y'ork, N. Y. 
Editor, M. C Ebel, Madison, N. J. 
Managing Editor, M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. 
Business Manager, Geo. A. Burniston, Madison, N. J. 
2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, 
or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stock- 
holders owning or holding 1 per cent, or more of the total amount of stock.) 
The Chronicle Press, Inc., 286 Fifth Avenue. New York, N. Y. 
M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. I. 
Geo. A. Burniston, Madison. N. J. 
M. E. Burniston and J. A. Burniston, both of Jersey City, N. J. 
3. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders 
owning or holding 1 per cent, or more of total amount of bonds, mort- 
gages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state) There are no 
bondholdeis, mortgagees or other security holders. 
4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, 
stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stock- 
holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company, 
but also, in cases where tlie stockholders or security holder appears upon 
the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, 
the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, 
is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing 
affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions 
under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the 
books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity 
other than that of a bona fide owner: and this affiant has no reason to 
believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest 
direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so 
stated by him. 
Geo. A. Burniston, Business Manager. 
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of October, 1916. 
[seal] F. I. Morrow. 
I My commission expires August 5th, 1920.) 
Of Interest to Estate Owners 
The National Association of 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 efTorts 
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 known to 
M. C. EBEL, Sec'y. National Association of Gardeners, Madison, N. J. 
