THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
plete report of his activities, covering the entire field, in 
course of preparation. 
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 
Henry L. Merkel. Des Moines, Iowa, was elected presi¬ 
dent; (ieorge W. flolsinger, Kosedale, Kansas, secretary- 
treasurer; C. G. Marshall. Arlington, Nebraska, vice 
president; C. W. Carman, Lawrence, Kansas, retailing 
president, and M. 1L Cashman, Owatonna, Minn., were 
elected to the directorate for three years. 
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE 
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN 
During the meeting of the Western Association of Nur¬ 
serymen, at Kansas City, the Executive Committee of the 
American Association of Nurserymen held a business ses¬ 
sion. Charles Sizemore, secretary and traffic manager, 
made several reports. Other members present were: 
Paul G. Lindley, Pomona, N. C.; Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem. 
Mass., vice president; Henry 0. Chase, Chase, Ala.; Wil¬ 
liam Flemer, Jr., Princeton, N. J.; Lloyd C Stark, Louis¬ 
iana, Mo., and M. It. Cashman, Owatonna, Minn. 
CODE OF RUSINESS ETHICS 
Adopted By the Western Association of Nurserymen at 
Their Meeting Held in Kansas City 
January 24-25, 1923 
The Western Association of Nurserymen’s membership 
shall be as prescribed by its constitution and the sub¬ 
scribing to the following business ethics: 
1. That in the employment of our labor we will pay wages 
consistent with living conditions and service rendered. That we 
will not permit the unusual employee to give more than an hon¬ 
est days labor without extra compensation. That in hiring em¬ 
ployees we will make no distinction between these affiliated and 
those not affiliated with organizations of men in similar em¬ 
ployment. 
2. In purchasing from those in the business, truth and hon¬ 
esty will be observed at all times and we will make no mis¬ 
leading statements or representations of any kind, nor show 
competitive prices to secure a reduction. Cash discounts will be 
taken only when payment is made within the time limit. Pur¬ 
chase of specified grades as to caliper and height will be taken 
as an acceptance of quality. 
3. As nurserymen we will strive to increase our efficiency by 
the exchange of ideas and business methods and as members 
of this Association we will not make false statements either 
written or oral or circulate harmful rumors respecting a com¬ 
petitive product, selling prices, business, financial or personal 
standing. 
4. As nurserymen we will observe strict compliance of all 
laws both state and federal pertaining to inspection and quar¬ 
antine of nursery products, being mindfull of the general wel¬ 
fare of the public. That, we will participate in all general move¬ 
ments for the benefits of the public, where our special training 
and experience qualify us to act. 
5. That we will treat all purchasers with equal consideration. 
Make no misrepresentations of our stock in any way, whether 
by direct statement, advertisement, omission of facts, inference 
or subterfuge. 
6. We will keep ourselves free and clean from all forms of 
wrong practices in business or commercial graft of any kind and 
will not give any commissions, money or other things of value 
to employees of customers, for the purpose of influencing their 
buying powers. 
7. As members of this association we obligate ourselves to a 
fearless and faithful performance of the duties prescribed and 
demanding that all members act in full accord with the business 
ethics adopted. That those of this association who fail to make 
their business conform to these standards are not worthy of 
membership and automatically suspend themselves. 
NEW YORK STATE NURSERYMEN S ASSOCIATION 
The New York State Nurserymen’s Association held its 
annual meeting at the Powers Hotel, Rochester, New 
York, February 8. 1923, 
The meeting was called to order by President John P. 
Rice, who reviewed the work occomplished by the society 
during the past year. The reports ot the secretary-treas¬ 
urer, C. J. Maloy, showed the society to be in a sound fi¬ 
nancial condition. 
Among the speakers were Mr. R. T. Rrown, Cottage 
Gardens, Queens, N. Y., who spoke on "My Observations 
of Ornamental Trees and Nursery Stock of the Pacific 
Coast.” Mr. Clifton C. Bradbury, Fuller Brush Co., 
Rochester, N. Y., gave an address on “Sales Organiza¬ 
tion,” and Mr. Peter F. Willems, Perry Nursery Co., 
Rochester, N. Y.. on “New Methods of Delivering Nursery 
Stock.” 
Mr. J. A. Young, secretary of the Illinois State Nur¬ 
serymen’s Association and father of the “Plan to Plant 
Another Tree”, inspired the meeting so thoroughly in the 
slogan that he received the endorsement of the society 
and a subscription of one hundred dollars to the fund. 
W. 11. Masten, of Newark, N. Y., was elected president 
for the ensuing year and Charles J. Maloy. Rochester, N. 
Y., secret ary-1 rea surer. 
The following vice-presidents were elected: William 
Pitkin, F. T. Burke, of Rochester; It. T. Brown, of Queens; 
Frank Hartman of Dansville; P. Y. Fortmiller, of New¬ 
ark. Members of the new executive committee are 
Charles II. Perkins, of Newark; Horace Hooker and Wil¬ 
liam Pitkin, of Rochester and John P. Rice, of Geneva. 
A speechless banquet was held in the evening, William 
Pitkin acting as toastmaster. 
ANNOUNCEMENT 
FROM THE AMERICAN ROSE 
SOCIETY 
Plans are rapidly perfecting for the early distribution 
of one Rose Mary Wallace and probably two of the new 
Dr. Van Fleet Hybrids, to be introduced by the Ameri¬ 
can Rose Society, who at present is cooperating with the 
Department of Agriculture for this purpose. 
Any tii in, wholesale or retail, desiring to make applica¬ 
tion for these, should write for terms at once to the un¬ 
dersigned. 
It, seems not inappropriate to call attention to the action 
that was proposed at the last meeting of the Executive 
Committee of tin 1 American Rose Society, that the mem¬ 
bership fee in the American Rose Society for trade mem¬ 
bers should lie raised from $3 per year to .$10 per year, in 
order that part of this money might be set aside for use in 
awarding prizes at I he annual show. This would avoid 
the necessity of collecting for this purpose as each occa¬ 
sion arises. It is possible that members in the trade 
with foresight and thrift may also wish to be reminded 
that the life membership in the American Rose Society as 
yet remains but $50, 
