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THE BABY RAMBLERS 
The Milwaukee Convention was unique- in that it was 
attended by an unusually large number of the younger 
generation in the Association. A younger element on 
whose shoulders the burden of the work of the organiza¬ 
tion must necessarily be carried in the future. 
That they are showing the right spirit is made plain by 
the fact that they attended the sessions very conscien¬ 
tiously and showed interest in the deliberations. 
They have formed an organization known as the Baby 
Ramblers, for the purpose of promoting a spirit of good 
fellowship, and to place at the disposal of the Associa¬ 
tion an organized body of young men who are willing and 
anxious to serve and work to the best of their ability. 
The Baby Ramblers Club was formed at a dinner at 
which were present the following: 
P. V. Fortmiller, President 
Albert F. Meehan. Secretary-Treasurer. 
Horton Bowden B. J. Monahan 
Wm. Flemmer, Jr. Clarence G. Perkins 
0. W. Fraser M. M. Scarff 
Gordon Hall Clay Stark 
J. Hale Harrison Thomas Stark 
Eight members of the “Baby Ramblers’ 
Back Row: Wm. Flemer, Jr., Horton Bowden, 
M. M. Scarff, B. .J. Monohan. 
Front Row: Paul V. Fortmiller, G. Hale Harrison, 
Albert F. Meehan, Clarence G. Perkins. 
BULLETINS OF INTEREST TO NURSERYMEN 
Published by the U. S. D. of A. 
Muscadine Grapes. By George C. Husmann, Pomo- 
logist in Charge, and Charles Dearing, Scientific Assis¬ 
tant, Yiticultural Investigations, Olfices of Horticultural 
and Pomological Investigations. Pp. 28. figs. 29. Con¬ 
tribution from the Bureau of Plant Industry. April 1, 
1916. (Farmers’ Bulletin 709.) 
For distribution in South Atlantic and Gulf Coast 
States. 
The Rose-Chafer. A Destructive Garden and Vineyard 
Pest. By F. H. Chittenden, In Charge of Truck-Crop and 
Stored-Product Insect Investigations, and A. L. Quaint- 
ance. In Charge of Deciduous Fruit Insect Investigations. 
Pp. 8, fig. 4. Contribution from the Bureau of Entomo¬ 
logy. April 28, 1916. (Farmers’ Bulletin 721.) 
Describes life history and habits of, and methods of 
control of this insect. 
The Leaf Blister Mite of Pear and Apple. By A. L. 
Ouaintance, In Charge of Deciduous Fruit Insect Inves¬ 
tigations. Pp. 6, ligs. 4. Contribution from the 
Bureau of Entomology. April 21, 1916. (Farmers’ 
Bulletin 722). 
For general distribution. 
The Terrapin Scale: An Important Insect Enemy of 
Peach Orchards. By F. L. Simanton, Entomological As¬ 
sistant, Deciduous Fruit Insect Investigations. Pp. 96, 
pis. 3, figs. 19. Contribution from the Bureau of Ento¬ 
mology. (Professional Paper.) April 22, 1916. (De¬ 
partment Bulletin 351). Price, 15 cents. 
Describes life history, habits, enemies of, and methods 
ot control for this insect, with report of investigations had 
at. Mont Alto, Pa., in 1912 and 1913. 
1 he Cherry Leat-Beetle, A Periodically Important 
Enemy oi Cherries. By R. A. Cushman, Entomological 
Assistant, and Dwight isely, Scientific Assistant, Decid¬ 
uous Fruit Insect Investigations. Pp. 28, pis. 5, figs. 9. 
Contribution from the Bureau of Entomology. (Profes¬ 
sional Paper.) May 5, 1916. (Department Bulletin 352.) 
Price, 10 cents. 
Give life history, habits, distribution, and methods of 
control of this insect. 
The Oyster-Shell Scale and the Scurfy Scale. By A. L. 
Quaintance, In Charge of Deciduous Fruit Insect Investi¬ 
gations, and E. R. Sasscer, Collaborator. Pp. 16, figs. 3. 
Contribution from the Bureau of Entomology. April 26. 
1916. (Farmers’ Bulletin 723.) 
Of interest to fruit growers generally. 
MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN NURSERYMEN’S 
ASSOCIATION 
The meeting of the Southern Nurserymen’s Associa¬ 
tion will be held August 29 and 30, 1916, in Atlanta, at 
the Piedmont Hotel. 
The following is the program as it is at present 
planned: 
Mr. Berkley of the J. Horace McFarland Co., Harris¬ 
burg, Pa., will give an illustrated advertising talk, using a 
stereopticon. This will deal largely with ornamental 
stock. 
Mr. W. F. Bohlender, Tippecanoe City, Ohio, will also 
present some slides, showing parks and other views. 
William II. Kessler, Birmingham, Alabama, is going to 
talk on landscape work. 
Lloyd C. Stark has agreed to give us a paper dealing 
with prices. 
R. C. Berckmans will talk on Horticulture oi Yesterday 
and Today. 
John A. Young, Greensboro, N. C., will speak on com¬ 
mercial apples. He is an experienced orchardist. 
Meredith P. Reed, Vincennes, Indiana, will tell how to 
grow cherries. 
C. A. Simpson, Monticello, Florida, and B. W. Stone. 
Thomasville, Georgia, will handle the pecan situation. 
