THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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tended to, and a copy hereof forwarded those related to 
him by blood and family ties, as a feeble tribute of what 
he meant to us and the affection in which we treasure 
his memory. 
Respectfully submitted, 
J. W. Hill, 
E. S. Welch, 
A. M. Augustine, 
Committee. 
d. s. LAKE 
February 2, 1922, was a day of mourning for the little 
city of Shenandoah, Iowa. She had been called upon to 
give up one of her most prominent and influential citi¬ 
zens, our highly esteemed friend and co-worker, D. S. 
Lake. 
He had been closely identified with the upbuilding and 
business interest of his chosen home town since 1870, 
then but a little village. 
He was a man of sterling worth and unusually high 
ideals, who never at any time failed to do what con¬ 
science, justice and right demanded. He believed in law 
and order and lived up to his ideals. He was kind, char¬ 
itable, and considerate of all who came within his pres¬ 
ence. He was true to the principles of his religious faith, 
and lived his life as becomes a consistent Christian. 
He was the oldest and most widely known pioneer 
nurseryman of the Middle West, with whom almost 
every member of this association was personally and in¬ 
timately acquainted. He was a quiet man, of few words, 
a safe adviser and one whose judgment was frequently 
sought by his associates and fellow-members of this 
association. 
His mantle falls upon the shoulders of his worthy 
sons, Albert L. and Ralph A. who, we are confident, shall 
worthily bear it. 
RE IT RESOLVED, that the sincere sympathy and con¬ 
dolence of this association he extended the family and 
friends and that a copy of this meager tribute be for¬ 
warded them. 
Respectfully submitted, 
J. W. Hill, 
E. S. Welch, 
A. M. Augustine, 
Committee. 
F. H. STANNARD 
On March 30, 1922, an esteemed ex-president of this 
association was called to his reward. 
F. H. Stannard, who for many years has occupied a 
position of esteem and affection in the hearts of every 
member of this association “laid aside his burden and 
accepted his reward.” 
The older members of this association will recall the 
name of Rrewer and Stannard, as being pioneer nursery¬ 
men of the State of Kansas. 
This firm was dissolved, however, many years ago, but 
Mr. Stannard continued and built up a very successful 
business at Ottawa, which today stands as a monument 
of his industry, thrift and integrity. 
He was a gentle, loveable, Christian man. And his 
life was such as to command the highest intonium of 
those closest to him. His mind and heart were imbued 
with love of humanity, a friendliness and kindness for all 
who came within his observation. A man whose home 
life was ideal, faithful in every duty and in no instance 
did he shirk responsibility. A man of sterling worth and 
fixed integrity, upon whose statements the utmost reli¬ 
ance was given. 
His quiet manner impressed all with whom he came 
in contact, his kindly disposition and genial greeting 
shall ever be remembered by those whose privilege it 
was to know him. 
His life was gentle and the elements so blended in him 
that nature might well stand and say to all the world 
“This was a man.” 
He occupied high positions of trust in his state and 
city, serving for many years as senator in the State Leg¬ 
islature and in other capacities of equal importance. He 
was a Christian man emulating the principles and ex¬ 
amples of “Him who went about doing good.” His life 
has placed him upon an established pinnacle of honesty, 
integrity and self sacrifice, which may be well emulated 
by every member of this association. 
RESOLVED, that a copy of this feeble tribute be con¬ 
veyed to the family of the deceased as an expression of 
our love and esteem. 
Respectfully submitted, 
J. W. Hill, 
E. S. Welch, 
A. M. Augustine, 
Committee. 
CLARENCE M. WEDGE 
Clarence M. Wedge, founder and proprietor of the 
Wedge Nursery, of Alberta Lea, Minnesota, died in Flori¬ 
da whence he had gone on account of ill health. 
Mr. Wedge was often seen at the meetings of this 
association and while of rather a retiring disposition was 
highly esteemed by those who were favored with his ac¬ 
quaintance. He was thoroughly educated in horticul¬ 
tural matters and a frequent contributor to several farm 
papers on these subjects. 
Those with whom he had business dealings are unani¬ 
mous in their testimony to his, a sterling integrity and 
to his being a high-toned Christian gentleman in all the 
term implies and what better tribute could one have. 
Respectfully submitted, 
J. W. Hill, 
E. S. Welch, 
A. M. Augustine, 
Committee. 
SAM w. CROWELL 
WHEREAS, in the death of Sam W. Crowell, of Rose- 
acre, Miss., the American Association of Nurserymen has 
lost one of its most valued members, the State of Missis¬ 
sippi and the nation a citizen of promise and of sterling 
worth. 
THEREFORE RE IT RESOLVED. That in the councils 
of nurserymen from one end of the land to the other, his 
influence for the highest ideals and those sane business 
methods so essential to success will be missed. 
Sam Crowell was a man among men, whereever his 
lot was cast. Fearless for but one thing, that his posi¬ 
tion was right. He met every issue of life squarely. 
