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in the field of Horticulture. At the conclusion of their 
remarks the delegates arose as a token of their respect to 
these veteran horticulturists. 
Prof. J. O. Neff, representing the University of Cali¬ 
fornia, in Southern California horticulture, and who attended 
the convention, was called upon, and in his remarks, sug¬ 
gested that more care be exercised by nurserymen in grow¬ 
ing good stock, and to educate the farmer and fruit grower 
in the production of all good fruit. 
Mr. N. Levavasseur and wife from Ussy, France, who 
made the trip for the purpose of attending the- convention, 
and to visit the Pacific Coast, was also called upon to ad¬ 
dress the convention. He complimented the nurscr\TTien 
of the United States and dwelt at length upon the horti¬ 
cultural advancement of this country and urged closer 
alliance with foreign countries in this respect. He spoke 
of the good work being done by the International Society of 
Horticulturists in Europe and urged the American Associa¬ 
tion of Nurserymen to affect an alliance with them which 
he assured would be of mutual and lasting benefit. 
Friday, the 20th, was occupied by the American Asso¬ 
ciation of Nurserymen in the transaction of business per¬ 
taining to that Association and to the reading of the reports 
of the various committees of their work dirring the period 
since the convention held in Boston last June. 
A communication was read from J. Edward Moon, 
Morrisville, Pa., urging the Association to appoint a com¬ 
mittee to confer with a similar committee of the Ornamental 
Growers Association, for the purpose of formulating some 
plan for the publishing of a trade directory. This suggestion 
had already been referred to with address of President 
Meehan who endorsed the idea. 
The committee appointed to consider the recommenda¬ 
tion of the President reported favorably on this suggestion 
and the Chair appointed the following Conference Committee; 
Wm. Pitkin, Rochester, N. Y.; Wm. Flemmer, Springfield, 
N. J.; Chas. J. Maloy, Rochester, N. Y. 
A paper was presented by W. H. Wyman, North Abing- 
ton. Mass, on “Government Inspection of Nurseries in the 
New England States and Legislation Applying to Same,’’ 
but for lack of time it was not read, but was ordered printed 
in the annual report. 
The Committee on the President’s address approved of 
many of the changes he suggested in the Constitution and 
By-Laws particularly those giving authority to the President 
or Vice-President, subject to the approval of a majority of 
the Executive Committee, to appoint officers to fill vacancies 
caused by the death of any officer of the Association. They 
also recommended that the three members of the Executive 
Committee be elected one for three years, one for two years 
and one for one year. These suggestions were all adopted 
by the Association. 
The Committee on Resolutions presented the following 
report: 
Whereas The American Association of Nurserymen 
and Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen meeting in 
joint convention in Portland, Ore., June 17th to 20th, 
inclusive, have been recipients of many courtesies and 
favors both during the stay in Portland and enroutc, and 
desiring to express our appreciation of the same. 
Therefore be it resolved, that a vote of thanks of the 
joint convention be extended to the followang: 
To the Portland Floral Society foi their genc’ous contii- 
bution of flowers and lavish floral decorations of hall and 
exhibit rooms. 
To Mr. and Mrs. Dahlman for flowers sent Nurserymen’s 
special car at Missoula. 
To the Washington Nursery Co. and the citizens of 
Toppenish, Zillah, Wapato and N. Yakima for their generous 
hospitality. 
To the Milton Nursery Co. of Milton, E. H. Shepard, 
H. S. Galligan and F. H. Stanton and the Apple Growers 
Association of Hood River, to the Kennewick Commercial- 
Club and to S. B. McFarland and H. Tabke of Portland 
for the luscious fruits and beautiful roses. 
To the bunch of native sons of the Golden West hailing 
from California for the extensive exhibits of fruits and 
products of their glorious state. 
To the Portland ladies for the many courtesies and the 
reception tendered the visiting nurserymen and their wives. 
To Dr. A. J. Cook of California for his instructive address 
and “Bug’’ exhibit. 
Resolutions 
To the Oregon Nursery Company for their invitation to 
lunch and trip to the nursery at Orenco. 
To John Thompson of the Seattle Parks for his entertain¬ 
ing trip through the parks. 
To the trade journals and the Portland press for their 
generous reports and convention notices. 
To the management of the Multnomah Hotel for their 
liberality and generous hospitality. 
And, last but not least to the Committee of Arrangements 
whose untiring efforts have made this convention one 
continual round of pleasure. 
Be it further resolved that these resolutions be spread 
upon the records of both associations and a copy be furnished 
the press and trade journals. 
And Whereas, Almighty God, in His wisdom, has 
moved by death, several who have been active in the work 
of these Associations here assembled, be it. 
Resolved, that our sympathies be and hereby are ex¬ 
tended to the relatives and friends of 
George S. Josselyn, Fredonia, N. Y. 
Michael H. Golden, Rochester, N. Y. 
Prof. John Craig, of Cornell University, at Siasconset, 
Mass. 
Charles L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y. 
Benj. Chase, Derry Village, N. H. 
George Allen Sweet, Dansville, N. Y. 
Charles Dingee, Westchester, Pa. 
William D. Ellwanger, Rochester, N. Y. 
Martha G. Lear, Westchester, Pa. 
T. V. Munson, Denison, Texas, 
whose kindly faces and hearty co-operation will be missed 
from this and future gatherings. And be it 
