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GEORGIA-FLORIDA PECAN GROWERS' ASS’N. 
Come to the Annual Convention, Quincy, Fla., May 26-27. 
Following is the program of the Annual Convention of 
the Georgia-Florida Pecan Growers’ Association, which 
will be held in Quincy, Florida, May 26th and 27th, 1915. 
It is hardly necessary for me to dwell upon the impor¬ 
tance of these meetings and the great good they bring to 
those who are interested in the growing of pecans. Every 
phase of the industry is discussed by men of intelligence 
and actual experience with the view to overcoming any 
and all obstacles that may hamper the success of pecan 
culture. 
Such problems are not handled in a theoretical manner, 
but in ways that are practical. You can get first-hand 
information that would probably cost years of time and 
'thousands of dollars. The program this year is more 
comprehensive and extensive than ever before, and you 
may well debate the question to yourself: “Can I afford 
to miss it?” 
For several years those persons most largely engaged 
in the pecan growing business have realized that active 
co-operation is the one medium that will contribute more 
than anything else towards the broad and substantial 
success that is the hope of the investors in this line of 
endeavor. Therefore, the Association desires your atten¬ 
dance at this next Convention. The Association needs 
the active support of all growers, and the growers can 
profit themselves by affiliating with the Association. 
Another feature of these meetings is the pleasant so¬ 
cial intercourse made possible thereby. Everything pos¬ 
sible is done for the comfort and pleasure of those in at¬ 
tendance, and at our next meeting in Quincy an excellent 
social program has been arranged. There are very few 
portions of the South that surpass Gadsden County. 
Florida, in the progress along intensive agricultural lines, 
and a study of the general farming methods employed 
there will also be a source of profit to those of our friends 
and members who attend the Convention. 
Read the program carefully, and remember the dates. 
You are cordially invited to be present. Ample accom¬ 
modations will be available. For detailed information 
regarding routes, rates and reservations, write to Frank 
W. Lloyd, Secretary Gadsden Board of Trade, Quincy, 
Fla., or to the undersigned. 
Yours for success, 
B. W. Stone, President, Thomasville, Ga. 
PROGRAM AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Wednesday, May 26, 10 A. M. 
Call to order. 
Invocation, Rev. J. Marion Stafford. 
Address of Welcome, W. M. Corry. 
Response to Address of Welcome, W. C. Jones, Cairo, 
Ga. 
President’s Address, B. W. Stone, Thomasville, Ga. 
Opportunities in Pecan Culture, William P. Bullard, 
Albany, Ga. 
Wednesday, 2 P. M. 
The Value of Well-balanced Farming in the Pecan 
Belt, W. L. MacGowan, Quincy, Fla. 
Advertising as a Factor in the Success in the Pecan 
Industry, Jefferson Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla. 
Question Box, giving an opportunity for any questions 
pertinent to the pecan industry. To be answered by the 
pecan experts present. 
Wednesday, 7.SO P. M. 
Controlling the Enemies of the Pecan:— 
S. M. McMurran, Thomasville, (Rosette) 
II. K. Miller, Monticello, Fla., (The Case-Bearer) 
C. S. Spooner, Thomasville, Ga. (The Bud-Moth) 
H. C. White, Putney, Ga. (Winter-Killing) 
General discussion of other enemies. 
9.00 p. m.—Informal reception at Elks Club, dancing, 
bowling, cards and billiards, complimentary to the Asso¬ 
ciation by the citizens of Quincy. 
Thursday, May 27 , 9.00 A. M. 
The Pecan Market of the Future, Charles A. VanDuzee, 
Cario, Ga. 
To be followed by a general discussion of the market¬ 
ing proposition. 
How to Grow a Tree up to the Bearing Age. Bernie A. 
Fohl, Fitzgerald. Ga. 
How to Grow First-Class Nuts, R. W. Stone, Thomas¬ 
ville, Ga.; W. W. Bassett. Monticello, Fla. 
Miscellaneous Business. 
Selection of place for next meeting. 
Election of officers. 
Afternoon, May 27, 2.00 P. M. 
This afternoon will be devoted to an automobile ride 
complimentary to the members of the Association bv the 
Board of Trade to points of interest in Quincy and Gads¬ 
den County, giving an insight into the greatest Sumatra- 
leaf tobacco section in the United States. Refreshments 
at halfway stop. 
It is the purpose to put as much of profit and pleasure 
into these two days as is possible. Quincy is noted for 
its hustling, hospitable, wide-awake citizens; and they 
will do all in their power to make the meeting a success. 
Ample hotel and boarding house facilities will be avail¬ 
able at reasonable prices to comfortably care for all who 
will be present. 
Every one interested in nut growing is most cordially 
invited to be present. 
For further information, and for best rates and routes, 
address Frank W. Lloyd. Secretary Board of Trade, 
Quincy, Fla., or B. W. Stone. Thomasville, Ga. 
