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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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11. M. Simpson, - - Vincennes, Ind. 
R. J.Bagby, - - New Haven, Mo. 
J. H. Skinner, - - Sta. U A” Topeka, Kan. 
The President’s address, followed Jby many excellent 
papers, was given elose attention, and much earnest dis¬ 
cussion ensued. One of the most satisfactory features to 
every nurseryman was the unanimity of statements by 
Nursery Committeemen and professional and ollicial in¬ 
spectors of harmonious agreements promising at an early 
day the long worked anu hoped for “Uniform State In¬ 
spection Laws.” 
Every moment, to the end of the second day, was re¬ 
plete with great interest. The valuable papers will ap¬ 
pear in our trade journals. The discussions will he wuii 
those present only. 
A committee, consisting of J. W. Schuette, E. P. Bernar- 
din, H. B. Chase, were appointed to consider a paper on 
Trade Terms and report at next annual meeting lor 
adoption. Peter Youngers made final report as Treasurer 
in the Reed case. The Legislative Committee ol western 
Association was instructed to consider any hill intro¬ 
duced in U. S. Congress relating to mailing of catafogs in 
hulk and work in connection with the beedmen’s Com- 
tnittee, meeting in Philadelphia this month. W. P. Stark 
was delegated to attend a meeting of this Committee. 
Report oe the Resolution Committee 
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The Western Association oe Nurserymen. 
RESOLVED, that we extend our tkanks to tlie retiring 
President, Mr. Griesa, for liis splendid address and sug¬ 
gestions, also for the splendid work accomplished the past 
year, endorsement of which is shown by the largest attend¬ 
ance at this meeting in the history of the Association. 
RESOLVED, that we thank the W. P. Stark Nursery 
Company for the splendid, Delicious apples served at our 
noon luncheon. 
RESOLVED, that our thanks be extended to Mr. J. R. May- 
hew for the splendid paper presented and many sugges¬ 
tions that it contained, which, if worked out, will be of great 
benefit to the fraternity, and while a number of them do 
not seem to be practical at the present time, it is hoped the 
discussion brought about may lead to their solution in the 
future. 
RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Committee that 
the O. L. I. A. R. report should be issued quarterly by the 
Secretary. 
RESOLVED, that we thank Joseph A. Barr, Director of 
Congresses of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 
for the kind invitation extended to our Association to hold 
its meeting at the Exposition, and while it is not considered 
practical to meet there in a body, would urge all members 
to attend who attend the convention to try and make it 
convenient to be there on August 16th, 1915, as this day has 
been set aside by the management as “Nurserymans’ Day.” 
RESOLVED, that we extend our thanks to the manage¬ 
ment of the Coates House for their courteous treatment 
and accommodation while holding our convention. 
RESOLVED, that it is with the deepest regret that we 
learn of the serious illness of Prof. Summers, State Etomol- 
ogist of Iowa, and that we extend our sympathy and express 
our wish for his speedy recovery. 
RESOLVED, that we extend a vote of thanks to Prof. 
Hunter, Prof. Dean, Prof. Haseman, Prof. Classen, for 
attending our meetings and helping to fill in this program 
with their valued papers and advice, which we at all times 
appreciate. 
RESOLVED, that our thanks are due Mr. Lloyd C. Stark 
for the comprehensive program, the subjects of which have 
elicited great interest, discussion and made our meeting 
most prc Stable. 
RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Association, in the 
interest of all concerned, that the Legislative powers for 
the regulation of horticultural and nursery inspection should 
be vested in a Commission or Board, one member of which 
to be an active nurseryman. 
Respectfully submitted, 
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE. 
Notice was given that an amendment to the Constitu¬ 
tion would be offered at the next annual meeting provid¬ 
ing Honorary Membership for those that have distin¬ 
guished themselves as Nurserymen, and for those whose 
friendship and assistance have promoted the interests of 
this Association. 
E. J. Holman, Secretary. 
Whereas, the Grim Reaper Death has entered the fold 
of this Associatoin and taken therefrom Jas. J. Truitt and 
Wm. Truitt and the wife of Mr. D. S. Lake, 
Therefore, be it resolved that the sympathy of this 
Association is extended to the families of the deceased, 
and that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the 
respecive families. 
R. J. Bagby, 
J. W. Schuette, 
J. H. Skinner, 
- Committee. 
Rochester, N. Y., December 23, 1914. 
UNIFORM STATE LEGISLATION 
The National Nurseryman, 
Flourtown, Pa. 
Gentlemen:— 
Relative to the matter of Uniform State Legislation, 
I beg to report that at the Cleveland Convention last 
June our Committee had a conference with Prof. San¬ 
ders of Wisconsin, and with Mr. Bonding, of California, 
who presented the idea of some of the people on the 
Pacific Coast. After a thorough discussion, Prof. San¬ 
ders proposed to re-draft his bill and submit it to our 
Committee for further consideration. We received a 
revised draft from Prof. Sanders about December 1st. 
and our Committee got together at Kansas City on De¬ 
cember 9th and gave the subject further and careful 
consideration, and now expect to meet with the Associa¬ 
tion of Horticultural Inspectors at their annual conven¬ 
tion in Philadelphia, December 29th next, at which time 
it is expected that it will be possible to reach an agree¬ 
ment with the Horticultural Inspectors and arrange a 
final draft of the bill which will be satisfactory to all in¬ 
terests concerned. 
It is expected that Mr. Orlando Harrison, representing 
the American Pomological Society, will be present at that 
meeting, and if a bill can be agreed on it will mean an 
agreement between the Horticultural Inspectors, the Nur¬ 
serymen and the Pomological Society. This will be the 
first step toward securing uniform state legislation, and 
today the prospects look very bright for securing sucli an 
agreement. 
I will be able to make a further report for your Feb¬ 
ruary issue. 
Yours truly, 
William Pitkin, Chairman, 
Committee on Uniform State Legislation. 
