THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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According to past experience this means that a concession 
on the basis of the rate stated in the above correspondence 
will be granted by the various passenger associations having 
jurisdiction in territories from which a reasonable number 
mav be expected to attend the convention. Those outside 
of favored territories should take up the question early so 
that they may obtain the benefit from the nearest point 
from which reduced fares are available. 
[Notice from the various passenger associations has not yet been 
received, but it is deemed unwise to delay longer the preparation and 
mailing of these circulars. Nurserymen and others expecting to 
attend should take up the question with their ticket agents and get 
information early. If certificates are to be required as in former 
years, do not fail to get a certificate.] 
The Trans-Continental Passenger Association (office, 
Rail wax' Exchange Building, Chicago, 111 .,) lias announced 
special fares from North Pacific Coast points to Chicago and 
other eastern terminals -dates of sale, June 5th and 6th. 
Also reduced fares from California points, date of sale, June 
3rd. These tickets will be good for 90 days and approxi¬ 
mate one first-class plus $10 for the round trip. 
Special train—Chicago to Milwaukee. Those who re¬ 
member that most enjoyable trip made by special train from 
St. Louis to Dallas in 1906, will be delighted to learn that 
arrangements are being completed for special train from 
Chicago to Milwaukee on June 9th. 
Messrs. Carl Cropp of Vaughan’s seed store, and Benj. E. 
Gage of the Peterson Nursery Co., have kindly consented to 
act as a special local committee in Chicago to perfect ar¬ 
rangements as to starting time, to provide a general meet¬ 
ing place and to make all as comfortable and happy as pos¬ 
sible, while the “round up” for the special train is going on. 
Inquiries regarding this feature of the trip may be addressed 
to this committee. 
MILWAUKEE 
“A bright spot.” The convention of 1902 in Milwaukee 
was a most enjoyable and profitable one. Every effort is 
being made to render the coming gathering more interesting 
and profitable. The “Exhibits” in charge of the committee 
of which T. B. Meehan is chairman are becoming a feature 
which no live nurseryman should miss. 
THE PLANKINTON 
In a letter addressed to Mr. FI. Stanley Green, manager of 
the Plankinton House, the secretary asked for confirmation 
of his understanding of the hotel proposition which xvas out¬ 
lined as folloxvs: 
“Rates: American plan, for one person without bath, S3 a day 
and upward; with bath, S3.50 per day and upward; two persons 
without bath. So a day and upward; with bath, S6.50 and $7 a day 
and upward. In connection with these rates you suggest that our 
members make reservations as early as possible and in that case, if 
you are unable to reserve room at the rate desired, you will suggest 
how that rate may be obtained by taking a room with others, say 
two, three or four people as the case may be, and that you have 
more rooms at the minimum rate than at the higher rate. 
I presume it is unnecessary for me to ask also that letters from our 
members asking for reservations be in all cases acknowledged. I 
have found that in some cases hotels simply make reservations and 
do not reply In that case it leaves our members in some doubt as 
to whether or not they are provided for.’’ 
Answering this letter, under date of November 26th, Mr. 
Green confirmed the proposition in every detail. And 
further stated that any points that might come up from 
time to time he would be glad to answer or confirm. 
Members should note particularly the suggestion regard¬ 
ing reservation of rooms in advance. They should state the 
rate that they are willing to pay and ask Mr. Green to make 
such suggestion as will secure accommodation at the rate 
desired. 
EXHIBITS 
Dreshertown, Montg. Co., April 1, 1908 , 
George C. Seager, Sec’y. 
Rochester, N. Y. 
Dear Sir—This Committee has secured two large rooms on the 
first floor of the Plankinton Hotel. In these rooms will be exhibited 
colored plates, lithographs, labels and all smaller exhibits. The 
heavier exhibits will be placed in a vacant store on the ground 
floor of the hotel. From present indications, there will be ample 
room for all exhibits. The Committee desires entries for exhibits of 
everything that will interest nurserymen, including nursery stock 
tools of all descriptions and useful office appliances, records, etc., 
and in fact, everything that will interest and be of benefit to the 
nurseryman, whether in the field or in the office. Applications for 
space must be made prior to the first of June, and same must be 
addressed to Thomas B. Meehan, Chairman of the Committee, 
Dreshertown, Pa. 
Very truly yours, 
Thomas B. Meehan, 
Chairman Committee on Exhibits. 
PROGRAM 
The publicity committee has been furnishing frequent 
bulletins for the horticultural press, and here is one relating 
to the program: 
Advance information which comes from the program committee 
indicates that the program will be complete with papers on very 
interesting subjects. It is likely, however, that the program will 
not be so full as it has been at other meetings, leaving more time for 
the discussion of the various papers and for the transaction of other I 
business. 
All sections of the country are being drawn from in arranging the 
program. H. D. Simpson, of Vincennes, Ind., will discuss “The } 
Pecan,” thus recognizing the increasing interest in the production of 
nut trees. M. McDonald of Salem, Ore., will discuss “Horticultural 
Inspection Laws as They Affect the Nurseryman.” This paper is ! ' 
of great importance to nurserymen, for the inspection laws of some of 
the Northwestern states have greatly interfered with trade in a 
section where fruit growing is being developed most rapidly at this 
time. 
Others who will speak are: Judge Eugene Stark, Louisiana, Mo., j * 
“A Few Points on Improvements;” J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore., 
“Elements of Success in the Nursery Business;” H. H. Hume, Glen 
Saint Mary, Fla., “Semi-tropical Thoughts for the Nurserymen.” 
Since this information xvas gi\ T en out the program com- I 
mittee has been hard at work, and those xvho attend may ; 
expect this feature of the convention to be entertaining and 
instructive. 
LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT 
The secretary is informed that Mr. T. J. Ferguson is mak¬ 
ing arrangements for local entertainment and outside 
features xvhile at Milxx'aukee, and this xvork could not be in 
better or more energetic hands. 
