THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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THE 
American Association of Nurserymen 
Organized 1875 
Has in active and constant o])eration: 
A Credit and Collection Bureau: 
Handling Claims and Collections for Members Only. Where the advice 
or services of a local Attorney are required, we have a corresponding- 
list of 12,000 Attorneys, bonded by the U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Com¬ 
pany. Onr Bureau otters Members unusual facilities for obtaining 
prompt and accurate Credit Information. 
The Nurserymen’s National Service Bureau: 
Distributing articles of a timely and helpful sort to over 800 News¬ 
papers, believing that the more general, intelligent and profitable use 
of Trees and Plants will benefit the public and ourselves. This work, 
to increase the business and the proUts of our Members, is directed by 
a Committee of representatives, conservative Nurser 3 nnen and fin¬ 
anced by the Association. 
A Traffic and Freight Claim Bureau: 
Ably conducted by Mr. Sizemore, an authority on all matters relating 
to rates, classification and transportation. I’reight and express bills 
are audited for Members Only and overcharges collected for them. 
An Arbitration Committee: 
For the adjustment of claims and disputed accounts between Members. 
Every case submitted has been decided promptly and the award ac- 
cejited gracefully, thus conserving the good-teeling and friendly re¬ 
lationship necessary between members of the trade. 
A Vigilance Committee: 
Who are charged with investigating all Coni})laints and Grievances 
whether of Nurserymen or of Planters, and the prompt and equitable 
adjustment of them, in justice to those concerned; thus assuring all 
who do business with members of our Association, of fair dealing and 
correct treatment as far as the prestige and influence of the National 
Trade Organization can secure it. 
Other Committees made up of leading men in the trade have under con¬ 
stant consideration such iuiportaut matters as Legislation, the Tariff, 
Standardization, Policies, Nomenclature, etc. 
Our Four Hundred Members, scattered throughout the United States 
and Canada, are the leading, progressive, successful men in the indus¬ 
try; our efforts are cooperative and to make more business and better 
business for our Members; the things we are doing and the program we 
outline, indicate what we stand for. 
All reputable nurserymen who approve of Progress and Cooperation are 
invited to stand with us. For further information, address: 
American Association of Nurserymen 
JOHN WATSON, Executive Secretary. 
PRINCETON, New Jersey 
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