THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN. 
FRUIT AT BUFFALO. 
In a communication to the American Agriculturist, F. W. 
Taylor, superintendent of the horticultural exhibits says : 
The pomological exhibits of all former expositions have 
consisted almost entirely at first of preserved and processed 
fruits. Such exhibits possess much merit, and they keep the 
space well covered until fresh fruits are available. At the Pan- 
American it was desired that every state should show examples 
of such fruits as may be kept in good condition by the use of 
artificial refrigeration until after the season of the opening, or 
during the months of May, June and July. The use of am¬ 
monia refrigeration, has, for the most part, grown up so far as 
its practical application to preserving fruit from decay is con¬ 
cerned, since the World’s Columbian exposition was held. 
It seemed necessary, therefore, to get all the facts possible 
before those who might have fruit of the crop of 1900, which 
they could keep ovei for the opening weeks of the exposition. 
To reach this end a circular was prepared which gave such 
practical reports of results that had been produced and could 
be expected to follow, as would enable intel¬ 
ligent plans to be laid with regard to the 
handling of the fruits that might be desired 
held for 1901. This circular was sent to the 
members of all the leading horticultural soci¬ 
eties. Acting either independently or follow¬ 
ing the lines laid down in the circular several 
carloads of apples were placed in storage by 
various states, some at home and some at 
Buffalo, ready for use in the eailier weeks of 
the exposition. The result of this forethought 
and foresight has been noticeably apparent. 
Certainly no exposition has ever, in May and 
June, shown such splendid fruits in such 
great abundance during what is usually an 
“off” portion of the season. 
The states participating in the apple 
exhibits, showing the crop of 1900, have 
b en New York, which exhibited 358 var¬ 
ieties, the largest number, Illinois, Missouri, 
Ontario, Oregon, Michigan, Connecticut, 
Maine, Virginia, Minnesota. The varieties 
most noticeable by reason of their plentiness 
have been Esopus Spitzenburg, Yellow Bell, Lady, Ben Davis, 
Wine Sap, Jonathan, York Imperial, Newtown and Baldwin. 
The characteristics of the varieties frequently change as they 
pass through storage and are opened and placed in the open 
air. Some varieties which come out in apparently excellent 
condition last only a few hours or days, while others will 
endure even in the heat and dust of an exposition, in good 
form and flavor for two weeks or longer. This is one of the 
most important characteristics to be studied and recorded, 
and to be worked out and made the subject of a report later. 
The method of installation is always a fruitful theme for 
discussion and disagreement. The two systems may be 
designated as pyramidal and flat. In showing fresh fruits of 
all sorts, no method can give the appearance of enormous 
mass and splendid color as can the flat. Tables built uni¬ 
formly 30 inches in height, painted white, slightly tinged with 
cream, covered with white plates bearing the splendid speci¬ 
mens of winter apples, Catawba grapes and pears, are more 
effective than any other possible kind of installation. For jars 
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of processed or preserved fruits, pyramidal installation is 
usually effective and satisfactory. The Illinois exhibit pro¬ 
duces good effects here, as was done at Chicago and at Omaha, 
by receding, stair-shape shelving with the risers covered 
by mirrors. I his has been facetiously called the barroom 
style, referring to the lavish use of mirrors, but the many 
favorable comments indicate that it is attractive to a great 
number of visitors. 
NURSERYMEN’S NAMES. 
An English author, says Meehan’s Magazine, laments that the 
nurserymen of his country still doggedly continue to use the bo¬ 
tanical names employed by Don, Loudon and others, though it 
has been clearly shown that there are other names which, under 
the “rules of priority,” ought to have been adopted by these 
well known writers. But surely the English nurserymen may 
plead for mercy as against justice in a case like this. The 
nurseryman should not suffer because a good man went wrong. 
The names of Don and Loudon have entered into the com¬ 
merce of the world, and to change his catalogue names annually, 
however justly it may be proved he should do 
under botanical rules, would drive the nursery¬ 
man’s business to endless confusion. There 
would be as much difficulty in filling orders as 
he now finds under the numerous common 
names. Now he is under continual reproof. 
“You have sent me the dog flower instead of 
the cat plant I ordered,” writes one, and 
another declares, “Instead of the ‘Blue as 
Blazes,’ I received the ‘ Devil in the Bush.’ ” 
He finds botanical names his only safety. 
We can all admire the heroism of the man 
who can stand still and have his head 
knocked off “because it was so nominated in 
bond.” Even Shylock had to admit that his 
pound of flesh must go. So all of us grant 
that the “law of priority ” ought to prevail in 
plant names; but in view of the inevitable 
confusion that must arise from its enforce¬ 
ment, we can only hope that some botanical 
Portia will turn up in time, so that the poor 
nurseryman may not lose his “blood” as 
well as his “ flesh ” by the changes. 
WESTERN WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION. 
The semi-annual meeting of the Western Association of 
Wholesale Nurserymen was held at the Centropolis Hotel, 
Kansas City, July 9th. Morning session was called to order 
by President A. L. Burke. Roll call showed thirteen firms 
present. Consideration of membership applications and 
certain rules followed the secretary and treasurer’s reports, 
and occupied the forenoon session. At the afternoon session 
the aggregate stock report showed quite a large increase in 
planting of some kinds of nursery stock. Mr. Skinner moved 
that the usual suggestive price list be postponed. Carried. 
A statement of wrong-doing on the part of certain railroad 
companies was read, and their refusal to treat justly was 
noted. No action was taken. 
The matter of insect pests injurious to nursery stock was 
thoroughly discussed, resulting in the appointment of Messrs. 
Youngers, Bagley and Stannard as a committee on experi¬ 
mental supervision. 
Messrs. Bernardin, Starke and the secretary, E. J. Holman, 
were appointed a committee to prepare a program for the 
December meeting. 
FREDERICK W. TAYLOR, 
Superintendent of Horticulture. 
