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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN ' 
ing it—these were some of the traits which made him be¬ 
loved of all who came in contact with him. His cheerfulness 
in the midst of intense suffering was a marvel to all, and his 
hopefulness under the most disheartening circumstances 
was many times said to have been a large factor in pulling 
him through the crises of the past winter. To have worked 
day after day with Professor Craig is an experience to 
remember with pleasure all my life. 
Ithaca, N. Y. Helen E. Blake. 
The death of Professor John Craig is keenly felt by the 
staff of the National Nurseryman by whom he was much 
loved and respected. The grit and courage that enabled 
him to attend to his manifold duties while suffering intensely 
as he did for the last year or more, from an insidious disease, 
was an inspiration to all who knew him. 
It is of such material heroes are made. 
To the last moment he was thinking and working for 
our journal and incidentally the welfare of nurserymen. 
God has called him and we must continue the work he so 
ably conducted. 
It is not an easy matter to readily fill up the gap made 
by his death but we can best revere his memory by putting 
double energy and interest in the National Nurseryman 
whose welfare he had so much at heart. 
The National Nurseryman, 
Rochester, N. Y. 
Gentlemen: 
Professor Craig and I have been closely associated for 
years and his death is like a personal loss. He was a man 
of strong friendships and personal graces, and will be much 
missed. He was cut off in the prime of life after a most 
heroic struggle against great physical odds. In serious ill 
health extending over a number of years, during which 
time he had been a great sufferer, he maintained the most 
hopeful determination to overcome and to carry his work. 
Professor Craig was the head of the Department of 
Horticulture in Cornell University. For the past few years 
he had given his attention particularly to the floricultural and 
vegetable-gardening interests, although closely maintaining 
his touch with general pomological affairs. It was his 
ambition to develop high-class teaching and experimental 
work in the new college fields of fioriculture and vegetable¬ 
gardening, and his department had begun to assume im¬ 
portance in these directions. The College of Agriculture, 
through his work, became the official testing-ground of the 
American Peony Society, the Sweet Pea Society, and the 
Gladiolus Society. A farm hp-s recently been purchased on 
which it- was expected to develop these and other horti¬ 
cultural interests. He was full of plans for the extension 
of his work. The plans that he had for his department, 
however, I hope will be carried out in their essential features. 
Professor Craig had travelled extensively in this country 
and had a very wide circle of acquaintanceship. He was in 
much demand for meetings in all parts of the country. In 
later years he had become interested in the pecan business 
in the South and in his college work he gave particular 
attention to the teaching of nut-culture. The Robert T. 
Morris collection of nuts in his department is one of the best 
in the country. 
Professor Craig had a very personal interest with his 
students, and his social qualities added to the wannth of his 
friendship. His residence was freely open to entertain 
guests. 
Yours very truly, 
L. H. Baile-y. 
Ithaca, N. Y. 
SUDDEN DEATH OF CHARLES L. YATES 
Just as we go to press a telegram advises us of the death 
of Charles L. Yates, secretary-treasurer and business man¬ 
ager of the National Nurseryman. All who knew Mr. 
Yates will be much shocked to hear of his sudden death 
after two days illness of acute indigestion. He died at his 
home at nine o’clock, Wednesday evening, September 4th. 
He was sixty-five years old and is survived by a widow and 
an adopted son. So closely identified with nursery interests, 
Mr. Yates will be much missed; his large-hearted cheerful, 
■ lovable nature won him many friends to whom his death 
will be a personal grief. A full account will be given in our 
October issue. 
AN ATTRACTIVE ORNAMENTAL 
We owe a good deal in this country to Japan for furnish¬ 
ing us with a large number of desirable ornamental trees 
and shrubs. Some years ago, nurserymen talked a good 
deal about the desirable qualities of Eleagnus longipes. 
This shrub grades in hardiness with the peach, that is to say, 
it would probably not be safe to plant it in regions where 
the peach does not succeed. But for this zone it possesses 
distinct and well marked values. The foliage in itself is 
peculiarly attractive. The green tint which characterizes 
the upper surface stands out in pleasing contrast to the silvery 
shade which marks the under leaf. Then, when the plant 
is in fruit, its oblong scarlet drupes, small plum-like fruits, 
are exceedingly attractive, and hang on well into the autumn. 
However, it is probable that, in most eases, it will not be 
allowed to do this; for the fruit has considerable culinary 
value, making an excellent brand of jelly, and also being 
very much appreciated by the birds. The shrub is a low 
growing plant and suitable for border planting. 
Correspondence 
Editor National Nurseryman, 
Dear Sir: We wish to report the loss by fire of our 
packing house, machinery, and tools, loss about $1500, no 
insurance. This was the only building that was not insured. 
Origin of fire not known. Our nursery stock is doing finely 
this season. Crops of all kinds are extra good. Weather 
just now too cool for corn. 
Fairmont, Minn. St. John Nursery Co. 
