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Vol. XXXI. HATBGRO, PENNA., JULY 1023 No. 7 
American Association of Nurserymen 
Forty-Eighth Annual Convention 
CONGRESS HOTEL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUNE 27—29, 1923 
The early arrivals at the convention sweltered with the 
thermometer around the century mark, but by the time of 
the opening of the post session on Wednesday it was 
quite cool and on Thursday, not a few overcoats could be 
seen on the streets. There was a large attendance, well 
over 300 being present. 
President Paul C. Lindley, of Pomona, N. C., called the 
be accomplished. Charles Sizemore, as traffic manager, 
read a report, summary of which is printed on a separate 
page, and told among other matters, how his committee 
was endeavoring to lower express rates. 
Perhaps the most important accomplishment of the 
convention was the adoption of llie Horticultural Stand¬ 
ards, as prepared by Harlan P. Kelsey and published in 
pamphlet form some time ago and in the hands of all the 
HARLAN P. KELSEY. SALEM, MASS. 
Newly-elected President of American Association of Nurserymen. 
Mr Kelsey is a high power motor for work and it is expected 
that his regime will see much accomplished. 
meeting to order and, in the unavoidable absence ol L*\- 
erend B. E. Chapman, of Aurora, Ill., who was to have 
delivered the invocation, asked all to arise for a niiniite 
of silent prayer. Following the president’s address. Al¬ 
bert Meehan, Chairman of the Program Committee out¬ 
lined the scope of the meeting and what was exp< <■ 
members for consideration. With a very few minor 
changes it was adopted tor one year when it will be re¬ 
vised should the practical application of the standards, 
show a necessity for it. 
The Treasurer’s report, Mr. J. W. Hill, Des Moines, 
Iowa, showed a healthy financial condition of the asso- 
