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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
trees, Philadelphia oilers a field for obsenation. True, 
not in quantities, perhaps, but here and there scattered 
about the city may be found specimens of practically all 
trees which appear in the nursery catalogs. Many are 
far from appropriate, like stag-horn sumac {Rhus ty- 
phuui) and Chinese Cork tree {Phellodendron), but 
though ill advised, nevertheless interesting and indica¬ 
tive of the love of trees which prompted their planting. 
Sweet Gmn, Cucumber Magnolia, Cedrela, Ash, Red 
Maple, Horse-Chestnut, Tulip Poplar, Birch, deciduous 
Cypress, Catalpa, Kentucky Colfee tree. Empress tree. 
Buckeye, Sophora and many others may be seen. 
Flowering trees, where conditions pennit of adoption, 
are being planned for and among these may be mentioned, 
Magnolias, l)ogw oods. Varnish tree. Haw thorns. Locusts, 
Flow ering Cherry and Crab Apples. 
And so, w bile visiting nurserymen should not expect 
to see tree-lined streets m the heart of the city, which is 
possible only with liberal appropriations and several 
years construction and maintenance, nevertheless a visit 
to the suburban sections will show how Philadelphia, in 
nmnbers at least, leads other cities with street trees. 
PBUCBAM AMEBICAX ASSOCIATION OF NUBSEBY- 
MEN, PHILADELPHIA, PA., JUNE 27—29, 1917 
Wedxesd.w, Juxe 27th. 
9.SO A. M. 
Call to order by the President. 
Address of Welcome: 
City of Philadelphia—Hon James Edward Cattell. 
Chamber of Commerce—President Ernest T. Trigg 
Response—By a member of the Association. 
President's Annual Address—John Watson, New ark, N. Y. 
Report of Secretary—Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass. 
Report of Treasurer—Peter Youngers, Geneva, Nebr. 
Address—Hon. Champ Clark, Washington, D. C. 
Reports of Committees. 
Hail Insurance—Frank A. Weber, Chairman, 
Nursery, Mo. 
Nomenclature—J. Horace McFarland, Chairman, 
Harrisburg, Pa. 
Standardization—Harlan P. Kelsey, Chairman, 
Salem, Mass. 
Landscape—W. 11. Wyman, Chairman, 
North Abington, Mass. 
Publicitv—F. L. Atkins, Chairman, Rutherford, N. J. 
Telegraphic Code—B. C. Chase, Chairman, Chase, Ala. 
Transportation—Chas. M. Sizemore, Chairman, 
Louisiana, Mo. 
Appointment of Committees. 
Adj ournment. 
2 :S0 P. M. Executive Session 
Report of Counsel—Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass. 
Reports of Committees: 
Legislation—Wm. Pitkin. Chin., Rochester, N. Y. 
Arbitration—W. C. Reed, Cbm., Vincennes, Ind. 
Distribution—M. R. Cashman, Chin., Owatonna, Minn. 
Tariff—Irving Rouse, Cbm., Rochester, N. Y. 
Note:—After each report time will be allowed for dis¬ 
cussion. 
Two Years Under the New Constitution—- 
Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala. 
Discussion—Led bv Llovd C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo. 
Expending Association Funds to Guarantee Largest Pos¬ 
sible Returns—J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la. 
Discussion—Led by Irving Rouse, Rochester, N. Y'. 
The Paramount Question: How to Ylake the Nurseiy Bus¬ 
iness Feed and Clothe Us and Pay Our Debts— 
John Dayton, Painesville, Ohio. 
Discussion—Led by Pi. C. Chase, Chase, Ala. 
Standardization—Cooperation, Organization— 
J. R. Mayhew, YY axahachie, Texas. 
S.OO P. M. 
A dinner w ill be arranged for members and their wives 
where all can dine together. 
Thursday, Jioie 28th, 9.30 4. J/. 
9.30 to 11.00—Nurserymen's Publicity— 
J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. 
11.00 to 12.30—Sales Promotion—Advertising— 
Irvin F. Paschall, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Robert Pyle, YYYst Grove, Pa. 
2.S0 P. M. Executive Session -—- 
Prices YYTiolesale and Retail: In the Face of Unprece¬ 
dented Advance in Labor, Supplies, Etc., Are YY"e 
Not Forced to Raise Prices—How ? 
F. H. Stannard, Ottawa, Kans. 
YY". W. Hoopes, YY"est Chester, Pa. 
The Relations of YY'holesaler and Retailer: YY"ould the 
Interests of Either or Both be Better Sened Through 
Separate Organizations?— 
YI. R. Cashman, Owatonna, Ylinn. 
Open Discussion. 
Prohibition of Importation of Nursery Stock— 
E. S. YY'elch, Shenandoah, la. 
Discussion—Led by Jas. YIcHutchison, New Y'ork, N. Y". 
Ylodern Business Efficiency and Practice— 
YY"m. P. Stark, Neosho, YIo. 
The Future in Ornamentals—John S. Kerr, Sherman, Tex. 
Evening : 
7.30— A meeting of State Y'ice-Presidents will be held. 
YIembers are urged to consult together and name 
their choice for Y’ice-Presidents. 
8.00—YIeeting of American Nurserymen's Protective As¬ 
sociation, Thomas B. YIeehan, Sec’v. 
8.30— YIeeting of American Retail Nurserymen’s Protec¬ 
tive Association—Guy A. Bryant, Sec’y. 
Friday, June 29th, 9.SO 4. J/. 
Address—Hon. David F. Houston, Secretary of Agricul¬ 
ture, Washington, D. C. 
YY"hen are Evergreens (if Ever) Dormant? 
J. B. Baker, Fort Worth, Texas. 
Discussion— 
Ylaintenance of Soil Fertility— 
Ylilton YIoss, Huntsville, Ala. 
2.S0 P. M. 
Selection of Place for Next YIeeting. 
Election of Officers. 
Unfinished Business. 
Adjournment. 
