THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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the irrigable portion of the Yakima Indian Reservation \rith 
its first-class agricultural and fruit lands; various nurseries, 
and the fine orchards which lie on the bench lands under the 
famous Sunnyside Canal. Our host tells us that “the trip 
will be of utmost interest to those who wish to see the Yakima 
Valley in all its phases, including the matured bearing 
orchards.” Dinner and supper will be served to the visitors 
and the car will be attached to the midnight train. Those 
who wish a copy of the “tentative itinerary” may write Mr. 
M. B. Fox, “Rochester Lithographing Co., Rochester, N. Y., 
or the Secretary, in the same city. 
Secretary John Hall is rounding-up his members by means 
of a unique and stirring circular letter, and he reports that 
Mr. J. McHutchison, special committee to create new mem¬ 
berships, is prosecuting a lively campaign with encouraging 
results. 
Members are urged to make up their minds regarding 
going and report to its secretary as quickly as possible. 
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN 
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN 
John Hall, 
Secretary American Association of Nurserymen, 
204 Granite Bldg., Rochester, N. Y. 
1913 
Find enclosed herewith the sum of.dollars in payment of 
the following: 
Membership fee ($5) for 1913... . 
Page advertisement in Badge Book. . . 
(Size of type page 5% x 2^^ in.) 
Half page “ “ .$3.00 
Quarter page “ “ $1.50. 
Eighth page “ “ $1.00. 
Inserting furnished inserts ^i.oo extra. 
Inserts must not exceed 25 x 38—80 lb. basis. 
Extra badge (and book), for firms already having one 
membership, 50 cents each. 
Total payment 
Name. 
(write distinctly) 
Address. 
PLEASE NOTE 
Advertisers in the Badge Book should send copy for same soon as 
possible, even though May 15th is the latest that advertisements can 
be received. 
This is Very Important if the Badge Book is to be mailed so as to 
reach members before they leave for the Convention. 
Order for advertisement should invariably be accompanied by draft 
or money order to cover cost of same and also membership. 
Copy should be plainly written—typewritten preferred, leaving noth¬ 
ing to be guessed at by us. 
Where title of a firm has coupled with it the name of an individual, 
presumably the sole owner, order should state which is to be entered in 
the membership list. 
If you have already paid membership fee, and now desire adver¬ 
tising space, please send order and copy for same. 
SECRETARY’S OFFICE 
Granite Bldg., Rochester, N. Y. 
My dear Sir: March 19, 1913. 
Do yqu realize that for thirty-eight years the American 
Association of Nurserymen has labored for the promotion 
and protection of the nursery interests of these United 
States ? There is not a man engaged in the business, whether 
on a large or small scale, who has not enjoyed the benefits and 
advantages of the work of this Association. Therefore, we 
submit to you the query if it is not reasonable to expect that 
every live, ambitious, self-respecting nurseryanan should 
become a member? If you are not already “on the list” you 
do not know what you are missing. The omission is doubt¬ 
less simply an act of pure thoughtles.sness: That is why we 
bring these things to your remembrance. If you were a 
member in 1912, of course you will renew. 
A few things which the Tariff Committee of the Associa¬ 
tion has accomplished: 
Secured a tariff equitable and satisfactory to nurserymien. 
Had the duty upon French Fruit Stocks made per 1,000, 
doing away with the old time controversies over valuation. 
The Committee recently visited Washington, and expects 
to prevent the threatened tariff reduction. 
The work of this Committee has been of immense value to 
nurserymen. 
The Transportation Committee is also a wide-awake part 
of the Association, and has saved more than the membership 
fee of every individual nurseryman in the land. Hear! 
It has had classifications defined and freight rates reduced. 
It has caused railroads to give carload rates for less than 
carload lots, etc. 
The Legislative Committees have prevented much unwise 
and unfair legislation, both State and Federal; and at this 
time are testing the constitutionality of several State laws 
which operate injuriously to our business interests. 
Now, all that has been accomplished has cost this Associa¬ 
tion thouands of dollars in legal, traveling and other legiti¬ 
mate expenses. You are today reaping the benefits resulting 
from this work, and the withholding of your membership, 
after learning these facts, could only be construed as a refusal 
to bear some share of the expense. 
Further, the Committees on Publicity, Root Gall, Stand¬ 
ardization of Grades, etc., have done and are still doing 
equally good work. 
Like the watchman on the tower, these committees must 
be constantly on the alert, for there is no limit to the necessity 
for eternal vigilance. 
Every member gets a copy of the Badge Book about June 
I St of each year; also a Badge containing his number which 
he wears at the Convention that he may be easily recognized 
by his customers. He also gets a copy of the Annual Report, 
containing a stenographic report of all papers, discussions, 
reports of committees, etc. Why the Association’s Tele¬ 
graphic Code will save you many dollars. 
Does all this appeal to you as a Nurseryman ? If so, please 
fill out the enclosed application and note terms for advertising 
in Badge Book and place yourself in communication with 
There is no time like NOW! Very truly yours, 
John Hall, Secretary. 
