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THE NATIONAL NURSEKYMAN 
ies \vlii(*li an' suj)j)lyin" only a local trade and have not 
('xj)anded to any large extent during the past three years, 
naturally make a less per eent. of reduction than do the 
nurseries which have increased their plants in large ])ro- 
])ortions aidieipating increased eonuneieial fruit growing 
develoj)inent. The change for reduction is made by each 
nursery linn for its own protection against loss, on as- 
sui’('d market l)asis. for in pro])ortion as more trees are 
grown than j)laidf'rs can use. beyond a margin of 20 to 
25 per cent, to provide for the normal variation of choice 
on the part of purchasers, will be the measure of loss to 
the nursery which over-estimates its distributing and 
marketing ability. The general co-oj)eration on the part 
of a large majority of nurserymen on the Pacilic (h)ast 
to reduce needless waste of energy, material and money 
in the nursery industry is taking form for effective 
results. 
“The individual nursery which does not sell at least 75 
per cent, of all stock it grows will be the loser in propor¬ 
tion as its bon-fire increases beyond a 25% margin and 
naturally in tbe same ratio as the |)roduct loses its market 
value credit will be undermined. The same princij)le aj)- 
plies to members of the vocation collectively when over¬ 
production on the part of one or more affects them as a 
body. Tbe law of supply and demand is far reaebing 
in its effects, hence the need of co-operation, on a fair 
play basis, to maintain a normal balance. 
“The large volume of money which has be('n spent by 
tbe consuming public of tins country in channels of 
pleasure, including machines, sight-seeing and the mov¬ 
ies, is finding its way back into the arteries of trade 
which supplies a greater variety of foods, including a 
normal consumjdion of fruits. It is safe for nurseryme'n 
to figure on a gradual increase when normal planting is 
again resumed, but plunging is unsafe.” 
THL PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF NUUSEKYMFN 
Tbe 22nd annual convention of the Pacific Coast Asso¬ 
ciation of Nurserymen will be held at Yakima, Wash.. 
July 15, 16 and 17. 1924. This is a central poiid and a 
good attendance is anticipated. 
UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION 
The United States Civil Service Commission announces the 
following open competitive examination: 
Junior Entomologist 
The examination will be held throughout the country on April 
23. It is to fill vacancies in the Bureau of Entomology, Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture, at entrance salaries ranging from $1,440 
to $1,800 a year, plus the increase of $20 a month granted hy 
Congress. 
Applicants must have graduated with a degree from a college 
of recognised standing, with specialization in entomology 
Senior students in such course will be admitted to this examin¬ 
ation subject to their furnishing proof of actual graduation 
within three months from the date of the examination. 
There has been difficulty in securing a sufficient number of 
women eligibles for this position and qualified women are, 
therefore, urged to apply. 
Competitors will be rated on practical questions in entomology, 
a thesis to be delivered to the examiner on the day of the ex¬ 
amination, and education, training, and experience. 
Pull information and application blanks may he obtained from 
the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C., 
or the secretary of the hoard of U. S. civil-service examiners 
at the post office or customhouse in any city. 
Leohge J. Braun 
deorgi' J. Braun died at his lioine in Denver, Colorado. 
About two years ago Mr. Braun fell from a tree wbieb be 
was pruning and broke bis leg. Tiffs began an illness 
from wbieb be never reeovered. 
He was one of tbe pioneer nurserymen of tbe stale 
starting in tbe business in 1890 w-lien little attention was 
given to tbe planting of ornamentals in that state. The 
grounds of numerous residents and including the capitol 
grounds will show tbe results of his labors for many 
years to come. 
Ghas. G. Ferguson 
Mr. Chas. G. Ferguson, veteran nurseryman of Denver, 
Colorado, and w ell-know n travelling representative of the 
Mount Arbor Nurseries, passed away March 20th at bis 
home in Denver. 
Mr. Ferguson was taken suddenly ill on March 17th, 
his condition being such that three able physicians ad¬ 
vised an operation, which occurred March 19th. Tbe 
operation was not successful, and he died tbe follow ing 
day, about twenty-four hours later. 
Tbe funeral was held at bis home March 23rd, under 
the auspices of the Knights Tenijilar, Blue Lodge Masons 
and Badiant Chapter Eastern Stars of Denver. He 
WMS a Scottish Bite Mason, member of the Knights Temp¬ 
lar, and of the 0. E. S., and had served as Grand Worthy 
Patron of tbe Eastern Star for the State of Missouri. 
He w^as remembered w ith a large number of beautiful 
floral offerings from his friends among the nursery fra¬ 
ternity, the fraternal organizations, neighbors and friends 
in Denver. 
He is survived by his wuclow . Anna B. Ferguson. 2253 
Vine street, Denver, Colorado, and his son Carlisle. 
Ml’. Ferguson had been identified with the nursery in¬ 
dustry since a young man, devoted the greater part uif 
his time in selling. His first experience was in selling 
nursery stock from Rochester, New^ York. He gradually 
worked West until in 1892 he and his brother, A. M. 
Ferguson, estahlished the Northern Nursery Company a1 
Denver. His brother passed away last May. and his heirs 
disposed of their interest to Mr. Chas. G. Ferguson and 
his son Carlisle. 
Some years after establishing the Northern Nursi'ry 
Company at Denver. Mr. Ferguson purchased the Kelsi'y 
Nurseries of St. Joseph. Mo., afterward disposing of tiffs 
business to G. L. and E. S. Welch, the jiresent owners. 
The business at Denver w ill be continued by his son. 
Carlisle Ferguson, who has been in active charge of the 
business since A. M. Ferguson’s death. 
Mr. Chas. G. Ferguson for the past ten years, during 
the greater jiart of the year, rejiresented tbe Mount Arbor 
Nurseries of Sbenandoali. Iow a, by calling on the w bole- 
sale trade. His customers were his best friends, and 
they were sbocki'd to learn of his sudden deafb. 
He w as one of the best know n trade representatives in 
