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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
in Western New York and the conditions have been 
favorable for the growth of this disease in many of the apple 
sections of the north-east. Of course, the remedy for this 
old-time enemy at this period of the year is Bordeaux 
mixture. It is possible that by the close of the present 
season, plant pathologists may be ready to recommend an 
alternative remedy, but up to the present Bordeaux 
mixture is the standard. 
In nominating officers for the ensuing 
DENVER OR year, the vice-presidents reported in 
ST. LOUIS IN favor of holding the next meeting at St. 
1910. MEETING I muis. The report of the vice-presidents 
PLACE was adopted so far as the officers were 
UNDECIDED concerned, but an amendment was pre¬ 
sented to substitute Denver for St. Louis. 
This amendment was rejected by a close vote. The 
matter then seemed to be settled, but the following day 
the sentiment in favor of St. Louis for 1910 had apparently 
strengthened, for on a call for reconsideration of the ques¬ 
tion the Denverites appeared to be in the majority. Owing, 
however, to the absence of a considerable number of those 
who were in favor of St. Louis the preceding day it was 
agreed to postpone the settlement of the question and sub¬ 
mit it by correspondence to the members of the Association 
securing in this way a vote by mail. The secretary has been 
instructed to do this. 
The question now is, Shall it be Denver or St. Louis? 
Each place has certain advantages. If the Association is 
to select a place of meeting on the basis of a central location 
and general accessibility alone, certainly St. Louis has the 
greater advantages. If chosen on account of intrinsic 
attractions, however, then in our opinion Denver would 
certainly win out. St. Louis is central, easy to reach, and 
fairly well equipped with hotels, but has the reputation of 
often furnishing a red hot climate in June. Denver is 
somewhat remote from great nursery plants, but lies in a 
region of extensive orchard interests which differ in point 
of management very materially from those in the east or 
south. New educational features will therefore be pre¬ 
sented. The climate on the other hand is likely to be 
agreeable and the city has unique attractions. 
If the people of Denver want the 1910 meeting of the 
American Association of Nurserymen, they should present 
such an invitation to our executive as will insure a welcome 
and all facilities for holding the meeting. We have no 
doubt that in case the association decides in favor of the 
City of the Rockies, everything necessary to the holding of 
an agreeable and successful convention will be forthcoming. 
THE SEASON 
Gathered in The Corridor 
Texas Nursery Company, Sherman, Texas. 
General fruit prospects poor in Texas. Light crop or no 
crop at all. Prospects of a pecan crop fair to good. Growth 
of nursery trees excellent. 
J. G. Harrison & Company, Berlin, Maryland: 
The fruit crop on the eastern shore will be light this 
season. In the mountain regions, particularly in West 
Virginia, a good crop of peaches is maturing. The season 
for growth of nursery stock could hardly be improved. 
Davis Nursery Company, Baltimore, Maryland: 
Excellent growing season; fine prospects for a good 
stand and large stock in all lines. 
Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries, Huntsville, Alabama: 
The season has been exceedingly favorable for the 
growth of nursery stock. The plant of the year is large and 
the outlook for good, clean stock is excellent. 
Weber Nursery Company, Nursery, Missouri: 
The prospects for a crop of fruit in Missouri unfavorable; 
the apple crop will be light and the peach crop is dis¬ 
appointing. Unfavorable conditions at setting time is the 
cause. On the other hand, the season for the growth of 
nursery stock has been most favorable, and the outlook is 
promising. 
Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, New York: 
While the season has been somewhat backward, the 
conditions for a vigorous, healthy growth of nursery stock 
have been favorable; the plant in the vicinity of Rochester 
is large, and nurserymen in this vicinity will come into the 
market w T ell equipped to meet the demands of the trade. 
The fruit crop of Western New York promises to be up 
to the standard although reports indicate that aphis has 
done considerable damage in apple orchards, and the black 
spot is prevalent in many sections. 
Ilgenfritz Sons Company, Monroe, Michigan: 
We are glad to report a favorable season for nursery 
stock. The plant in this vicinity will not be larger than 
formerly. 
Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, New York: 
The season is fully two weeks later than usual. Peonies 
which were in bloom about the first of June did not open up 
until the 10th or 12th this year. The demand for mature 
specimens of ornamentals and fruit trees has been keen 
and seems to be on the increase. 
Coe, Converse & Edwards Company, Fort Atkinson, 
Wisconsin: 
Interest in orcharding in Wisconsin is being greatly 
stimulated by the activity of the horticultural society. 
Fruit growing in the northern section is extending. The 
demand for nursery stock increases. Season favorable. 
Shenandoah Nurseries Shenandoah, Iowa: 
The plant of apple seedlings in this section is compara¬ 
tively light, but growth satisfactory so far. Season 
favorable on the whole. 
CALIFORNIA PEACH BLIGHT 
California growers are being hard hit by blights. The 
Bartlett pear industry is threatened, and the peach in¬ 
dustry is suffering severely from the attacks of what is 
known as California peach blight. A recent bulletin by 
the Agricultural Experiment Station at Berkeley, No. 191, 
describes this disease carefully, and gives the results of 
investigations carried on by officers of that station. 
