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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
Slogan 
Much discussion has been heard during the past six years on 
an appropriate slogan for the nursery trade, and many fairly ac¬ 
ceptable phrases have been proposed, but to my mind, none have 
made the impression that the simple and significant slogan adopt¬ 
ed by the Illinois Nurserymen’s Association has created. What 
could be more appropriate or impressive than these words “Plant 
Another Tree”? Every man who owns a square rod of land 
should plant another tree. The expression is a beautiful one and 
carries with it a vision of nature’s greatest possibilities. Here 
is a trademark and slogan that every nurseryman can very 
profitably adopt. The three words are a whole lecture in them¬ 
selves and indeed are most eloquent. I would like very much to 
see a member of the Illinois Nursery Association propose the 
adoption of this slogan and trademark for the American Associa¬ 
tion of Nurserymen. 
Arbor Day—Why Not Arbor Week? 
Practically every state, through its governor, sets aside a day 
called Arbor Day, and on this day planting of trees takes place. 
It seems hardly sufficient that only one day be set aside for pub¬ 
lic tree planting. The nurserymen should agitate an Arbor 
Week instead of an Arbor Day. The florists put across Mother’s 
Day—why can not the nurserymen put across Buddies’ Memorial 
Tree Day, a day which every good American citizen will cele¬ 
brate by planting somewhere a memorial tree to the memory of 
a World War veteran? I suggest that this be considered by our 
Publicity or Market Development Committee. 
Experimental Work By the Government at Bell 
I wish to call your attention to the very important work that 
is now being carried on at the Governmental station at Bell, 
under the direction of Prof. Scott. A number of nurserymen, 
including myself, recently had the opportunity of visiting the 
station and Prof. Scott showed us what he was doing. 
I was particularly struck with his success with apple seedlings 
grown from root cuttings, also varieties of apples grown from 
root cuttings. Prof Scott will make a report on his work for the 
past year, and I am sure you will all be glad to hear it. 
The work at Bell is significant of the possibilities of further 
experimental work under Government supervision. The appro¬ 
priation at the present time does not permit of a very exten¬ 
sive plan of experimental work, but it seems to me that the nur¬ 
serymen should interest themselves in securing for this work 
larger appropriation. There is just $20,000 at the disposal of 
Prof. Scott for his experimental work—he has made that go a 
long ways. I believe if he had $10,000 or $20,000 more he could 
make a most satisfactory showing. I recommend that the nur¬ 
serymen undertake to secure through Congress this increased 
appropriation. 
Outlook 
In spite of market depression and general deflation of values 
especially products of the soil, there has been an appreciable de¬ 
cline in prices of horticultural products known as nursery stocks. 
The general report coming from nursery centers this spring indi¬ 
cates an almost complete cleanup of all surplus fruit trees and 
ornamentals. The usual surplus has been greatly reduced, and 
if reports are correct, the old hoodoo brush-pile has been con¬ 
spicuous by its absence this past spring. Many lines of stock 
were extremely scarce, and on these, prices were abnormally high, 
nevertheless, the demand seemed to increase as prices advanced. 
All of this indicates a promising market for the coming year 
and should afford no small degree of encouragement to the 
American grower. Conditions now prevailing in the United 
States place the task of production squarely in the hands of the 
American nurseryman, and I feel confident that the American 
nurseryman can and will rise to the situation and supply every 
need of the planting public with No. 1 quality stock produced by 
American labor and branded “Made in America.” Yes, I believe 
the future of the nursery business never was brighter than at 
the present time, and I take consolation in the fact that there 
is every good reason for the nurserymen to bring up their sons 
in the business from now on instead of sending them into other 
professions. 
Conclusion 
In conclusion, I wish to thank the members of the Executive 
Board for the support and co-operation which they afforded me 
in carrying out the work of the association during the past year. 
I wish also to convey to the committee-members and the nursery¬ 
men who served as special representatives to various conferences, 
my appreciation of the splendid service they rendered for the 
good of our industry. There has been team work all around 
throughout the entire year. I have heard no criticism and I 
have found every member ready and willing to do his share when 
called upon. It has not been a one man’s job this year and I be¬ 
lieve everyone has enjoyed doing his bit. I would like to see a 
continuation of this team work for it surely gets results. We 
are on the right track with a good clear road ahead. We can 
carry a larger load and put on more speed. Let’s go! 
M. R. CASHMAN. 
THE BABY RAMBLERS 
While at the convention the Baby Ramblers held their 
annual meeting on June 27th. The following officers were 
elected: President, W. H. Mastin; vice president, Robert 
Essig; secretary, E. H. Bowden. 
The membership is limited to twenty-five and the fol¬ 
lowing have had the honor of being selected to member¬ 
ship in this young, active body: T. H. Cobb, with Chase 
Bros.; Ralph Perkins, Jackson & Perkins Co.; Frank R. 
Raigon, with Rice Bros.; Don Wyman, Bay State Nur¬ 
sery; James Ilgenfritz, Monroe Nurseries. 
The Baby Ramblers, by their activities at the conven¬ 
tion and such matters they have undertaken to handle, 
have proven the right of existence. There is every indica¬ 
tion this association of young nurserymen will prove to 
be a school of preparation for future officers of National 
Association. This year one of their members, William 
Flemmer, Jr., has been elected to the very responsible 
position as member of the Executive Committee of the 
National Association. 
MEMORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE “GONE WEST” 
Resolutions of sympathy and condolence adopted by 
the American Association of Nurserymen in convention 
assembled at Detroit, Michigan, June 28, J922. 
PETER YOUNGERS 
“Pete Youngers is dead.” The announcement of these 
simple words in the associated journals of this organi¬ 
zation and the public press of the state of Nebraska on 
August 19, 1921, carried sorrow to the hearts of every 
member of the American Association of Nurserymen and 
to the citizens of his home state. 
No man whose name has occupied a place upon the 
membership rolls of this association, was more popular 
or more unanimously esteemed and loved than was Peter 
Youngers. 
We recall, with most tender feeling, his genial, love¬ 
able personality and feel that he was the type of man 
who inspires confidence and renews our faith in human¬ 
ity. His big, tender, sympathetic heart was ever open 
alike to his friends and associates. He was a most like¬ 
able man, of affable and jolly disposition, always greet¬ 
ing his associates wth a smile or cheery laugh which we 
shall never forget. He always saw the “bright side” of 
a situation and inspired optimism and hopefulness in 
his associates. 
He occupied for many years positions of importance 
and trust in this association, serving it for a long while 
as your treasurer and at the time of his demise, occupied 
a similar position with the American Nurserymen’s Pro¬ 
tective Association. 
For many years he successfully conducted an exten¬ 
sive nursery business at Geneva, Nebraska, and was 
honored by his home state by elevation to positions of 
trust in high state affairs. 
RESOLVED, that our sympathy and condolence be ex- 
