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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
REPORT OF THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING 
OF THE OHIO NURSERYMEN’S ASSOCIATION, 
HELD AT THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, COLUMRUS. 
OHIO, FEBRUARY SECOND, NINETEEN HUN¬ 
DRED TWENTY TWO. 
President Charles Ernst called the meeting to order at 
ten o’clock A. M. Forty some nurserymen of the State 
were present with guests from a number of other sec¬ 
tions. 
In opening the meeting the President stated that this 
was the largest and most representative group gathered 
together in the history of the association. 
Mr. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Indiana, was the prin¬ 
cipal speaker of the morning session. He gave a most 
excellent talk on the subject “The Introduction of New 
Varieties.” He stated that the introduction of new var¬ 
ieties, from time to time, was absolutely necessary for 
the healthy advancement of the trade. Tribute was paid 
to the efforts of the late Victor Lemoine and his son. 
Emile, who is perpetuating the work of his father. He 
noted the new introductions of Lilacs, Deutzias and 
Philadelphus, stating that while Philadelphus Virginal 
is one of the better known varieties of this group, that 
several less widely known sorts are even superior. In 
the line of Peonies and Tritomas, Lemoine and Dessert, 
another French introducer, have made wonderful con¬ 
tributions to the trade. Mr. Hill gave a resume of the 
scientific methods employed in the creation of new var¬ 
ieties. In this country Dr. Van Fleet and Captain 
Thomas are striving to perfect new varieties of roses 
that will thrive out-of-doors and overcome the difficul¬ 
ties that are encountered with the present ever-bloom¬ 
ing sorts. The speaker declared that very little incentive 
was given to the experimenter attempting to create new 
varieties, largely due to the fact that nurserymen as a 
rule were very slow to appreciate such efforts. 
Three new roses of Mr. Hill’s origination were ex¬ 
hibited. viz., “America,” “Angelus” and “Amelia Gude.” 
It was declared by all who saw them that these were 
wonderful acquisitions to the cut flower trade. 
Mr. H. S, Day on the subject of “How the Wholesaler 
can help the Retailer” outlined and discussed the sev¬ 
eral points as follows: First: Prompt replies to corres¬ 
pondence, particularly during the packing season. Sec¬ 
ond : Lighter and better packing methods, to overcome 
the high express charges. Third: Prompt shipments. 
Fourth: Orders placed from time to time, previous to the 
shipping season, should be combined instead of 
being sent along in small lots. Fifth: Stopping of the 
practice of shipping an order “short”, then shipping 
these items later, accompanied with exorbitant packing 
and express charges. Sixth: Do not overplant. 
Mr. E. C. Cotton explained in detail the history and 
work of the Corn Borer and its effect upon the nursery 
interests.. He explained fully the information which his 
department has had concerning this destructive pest and 
a record of their investigations to date. The method of 
control advised was the planting of corn as late in the 
season as it could be expected to properly mature. The 
use of corn stalks and sudan grass in infested areas as 
packing material will have to be discontinued, he said. 
Professors Elwood and Fuere gave interesting ac¬ 
counts of the deplorable conditions existing in certain 
parts of France and the need of fruit trees in those dis¬ 
tricts. 
Professor A. C. Ilottes introduced the subject of the 
planting of trees and shrubs on the State University 
campus by the Association. It was decided that a plan 
be started to provide an arboretum there for the benefit 
of the University, the nurserymen and the public-at- 
large. 
Mr. John Dayton in his subject “Does advertising the 
scarcity of stock increase or curtail sales” emphasized 
two points very strongly—First, that the customer 
should be taken into your confidence and Second, that 
it does not pay to advertise unless you have the stock to 
back up such advertising. 
Mr. W. F. Bohlender stated that competition in I he 
nursery business was not so keen or serious as many of 
us supposed. There are over one hundred million 
people in the United States and ninety million of them 
are our prospects, he said. 
Mr. A. R. Pickett brought clearly to the minds of those 
present the need of better informed salesmen. The pro¬ 
posed arboretum at the University, he thought, would 
be a great help in securing them. 
On the subject of credits Professor Elwood stated that 
the American Society of Landscape Architects approved 
of a thirty day basis in allowing credit. 
General recommendations for the best varieties of 
commercial and home orchards could not be made, de¬ 
clared Mr. T. R. West, because the location and market 
conditions had such a great effect upon what varieties 
had best be planted. He said that the tendency to plant 
only the early bearing varieties was not always good 
policy as it was often done at a sacrifice of many other 
good qualities. 
Mr. W. B. Cole on the subject of “What will be used 
for packing materials in the future” stated that it was 
apparent that corn stalks and sudan grass, at least, 
would have to be eliminated from the available ma¬ 
terials. 
Mr Day reported that a member of the State In¬ 
spection force was growing nursery stock. It was 
thought that this was an unfair practice and that nur¬ 
serymen should go on record as disapproving of such 
practices. The inspectors should receive such remuner¬ 
ation for their services that it would not be necessary to 
engage in other business pursuits. 
The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted 
as follows: 
President—Mr. Edward George, Painesville, Ohio. 
Vice-President—Mr. Howard Scarff, New Carlisle. 
Ohio. 
Treasurer—Mr. A. R. Pickett, Clyde, Ohio. 
Secretary—Clarence 0. Siebenthaler, Dayton, Ohio. 
Executive Committee—Mr. T. B. West, Perry, Ohio. 
Mr. H. J. Champion, Perry, Ohio; Mr. H. S. Day, 
Fremont, Ohio; Mr. W. B. Cole, Painesville, 
Ohio; Mr. Edward Jenkins, Winona, Ohio. 
Vice President to represent the State at the National 
