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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
TEXAS NURSERYMEN MEET 
The Texas Farmers Congress is an organization com~ 
posed of twenty-five agricultural, horticultural* and allied 
societies or bodies, which this year met July 28, 29 and 30 
at College Station. Over 1900 delegates were registered 
present. The General Congress holds two meetings a day,. 
while the separate organizations meet once each day. Fol¬ 
lowing are the Minutes of the Texas Nurserymen’s Associa¬ 
tion, Meeting, College Station, July 30, 1913 
Meeting was called to order by President Phillips, at 
8:30 A. M., with an attendance larger than usual for our 
summer meeting. Following the opening remarks by the 
President, and a statement from the Secretary-Treasurer 
as to paid up membership of the Society, and the present 
financial condition, Mr. J. R. Mayhew made a short talk 
on the support which all nurserjmien were du'e the Associa¬ 
tion. He insisted that the Association was worthy of being 
maintained creditably, if at all, and called attention to 
important things which as an organization we had done. 
He especially mentioned the bill before the last general 
session of the Legislature, which was never made into law. 
On his motion, a recpss was taken for the payment of dues. 
Motion made by Mr. Kirkpatrick, seconded by Mr. Stock- 
well, to exempt ladies from payment of dues, carried. 
The Tree Doctor —His Operations —His Worth 
The first number on the program was to have been 
handled by Mr. I. M. Johnson, of Houston Heights. Serious 
illness in his family prevented attendance of Mr. Johnson, 
but Mr. J. S. Kerr lead in an interesting general discussion 
of the subject. He spoke of the vocations as one of growing 
importance, and advocated a law allowing cities and counties 
to appoint tree wardens or surgeons, who should look after 
the condition of trees generally and prevent many forms 
of vandalism being practised continually. He recognized 
the fact that at present there are good and bad surgeons, 
and that for the best of them there is need of keeping prices 
reasonable. 
Mr. E. S. Stockwell: Neglected trees along roadsides- 
are a menace, as they may become host plants f( 5 r scale, 
flies, and injurious fungi. « 
Mr. E. W. Knox: Mr. Knox drew a distinction between 
a tree doctor and surgeon. He spoke of an absurd treatment 
which a quack proposed for trees in Breckenridge Park, 
San Antonio, by inoculation of trees in cambium layer. 
For this work, a large sum would have been expended but 
for the interference by Mr. Knox. First cause of most 
trouble is lack of water, and after tree becomes weakened 
and less resistant, insect pests attack. 
Mr Jno. F. Sneed and Mr. B. L. Adams: Expressed 
themselves as glad to see useful and honest men in the field, 
but wished for protection against quacks. 
Mr. j. R. Mayhew: A large part of the tree doctor 
business graft so far. Same man was in Waxahachie as in 
San Antonio. Need of general requirement of credentials. 
Nurser>mien must largely protect people until the law is 
perfected. 
Prof. Ness: Advised cutting trees low when planted, 
to prevent injury by sun, while young. Mulch the trees to 
prevent borers. Many people take bad trees from the forest, 
cut off tops and limbs badly, allowing rot to start. Little 
remedy after the borers start. 
Mr. J. S. Kerr moved that a committee of three be 
appointed to report at the fall meeting, and proposed a 
resolution asking state aid and the enactment of adequate 
laws. Carried. Committee appointed, consisting of J. S. 
Kerr, Chairman, E. W. Kirkpatrick, and J. R. Mayhew 
The Home Culture of Roses 
In the absence of the speaker, Mr. S. R. McKee, the 
subject was passed over. 
How Nurserymen May Aid Fruitgrowers 
The speaker for the subject, Mr. J. R. Mayhew, asked to 
be allowed to give his time to Mr. Risien, Jr., who was asked 
to speak on Pecans. Mr. Risien, however, preferred not to 
discuss the proposed subject. Mr. Mayhew then suggested 
that, on account of other matters to follow, his subject be 
omitted, and the balance of the program was taken up. 
A Federal Marketing Bureau 
Mr. J. S. Keer, the speaker, explained that, as Mr. Kirk¬ 
patrick was to handle the same subject on the general 
program of the Farmers Congress, he had prepared no 
paper, but would say a few words. He approved the plan 
whereby a General or Central Bureau should issue stamps 
to go on each box or package, the proceeds from such stamps 
to pay for the expenses of men, telegrams, etc., in keeping 
the shippers posted as to markets which were supplied or 
open. 
Express and Freight Rates on Balled Nursery Stock 
In the absence of Mr. W. A. Stockwell, the speaker, Mr. 
J. H. Arbenz was requested to discuss the subject, who, 
however, expressed himself as not prepared, especially as he 
regarded it as an important one. 
Discussion by E. S. Stockwell, E. Pomeroy, Sam H. 
Dixon, and E. W. Kirkpatrick. Mr. Stockwell moved 
appointment of committee of three to look after legislation 
'on this subject. Carried, and committee later appointed, 
consisting of J. H. Arbenz, W. A. Stockwell, and F. T. 
Ramsey. 
Mr. J. R. Mayhew moved election of Mr. Knox as execu¬ 
tive committeeman to the Farmers’ Congress. Unanimously 
carried. 
Mr. J. F. Sneed and Mr. L. P. Landrum brought up 
subject of the Parcel Post. No action was taken. 
Mr. Kerr moved vote of thanks to Dr. A M. Ragland, 
of Pilot Point, for his presence, and requested that he speak 
to us. Dr. Ragland’s presence again was a delight to all 
present, especially his old friends among the nurserymen 
