The National Nurseryman. 
FOR GROWERS AND DEALERS IN NURSERY STOCK. 
Copyrighted 1903 by The National Nurseryman Publishing Co., Incorporated. 
Vol. XIII. _ ROCH ESTER, N. Y, JULY, 1905. No. 7. 
THE ANNUAL MEETING 
Story of the Convention—An Unqualified Success—Much Credit Due the Executive , 
Indiana Members and Program Committee. 
The thirtieth annual meeting of the American Association 
of Nurserymen has passed into history leaving behind it 
memories of success and pleasure with all those who attended 
or took an active part in the sessions. 
THE PLACE. 
on behalf of the State in pointed and forceful language; in 
cidentally he showed a praiseworthy knowledge of the natural 
resources of the State. He was followed by Mr. A. J. Rhodes 
on behalf of West Baden whose address was full of remin¬ 
iscences and sentiment. 
There are no kicks to be registered. The place is most 
interesting. Situated among the hills of Southern Indiana 
in a region filled with features of natural 
interest, it was new and refreshing in its 
rural simplicity to members from cities and 
towns. 
The hotel is worth visiting itself. Tt, is 
one of the most unique hostelries and 
structures in the country. Remote from 
the town, it has the comforts of the city 
with the pleasures of the country. The 
architectural features of the building are 
striking and unusual. But more desirable 
from the convention standpoint than all else, 
the appointments and service were excellent. 
The wants of the large number of guests 
were quietly and promptly satisfied by an 
efficient corps of attendants and the office 
management under the guidance of Mr. 
Kennedy was most satisfactory. 
It was most grateful on the adjournment 
of a warm afternoon session to take a dip in 
the commodious swimming tank or a stroll 
along the shady walks, sampling the various brands of 
spring water for which the place is famous. 
THE ATTENDANCE. 
president’s ADDRESS. 
This was a strong plea for the upbuilding of the American 
Home as the important unit of American 
society. He developed most impressively 
the thought of the responsibility of each 
American nurseryman in contributing to the 
aesthetics of the home and thus contributing 
to the cidture of the people of the land, the 
whole having an important bearing upon 
the quality of American citizenship. We 
publish the address elsewhere. 
secretary’s report. 
As Mr. Seager said “the figures did their 
own talking.” While the membership and 
receipts had gradually and steadily increased 
for the last seven or eight years yet his 
membership mark of 1,000 which he had 
striven to reach had not been attained and 
until this goal had been reached he would 
not be satisfied. 
treasurer’s report. 
This showed the finances of the association 
to be in a healthy condition. The increasing 
business and cooperative needs of the association increased 
the necessity of more funds and after considerable discussion 
it was decided to raise the annual fee from $2.00 to $3.00. 
EMERY ALBERTSON 
Bridgeport, Ind. 
President American Association of Nurserymen 
The attendance was the largest in the history of the asso¬ 
ciation and the sessions were characterized by a “swing and 
go” that was altogether delightful. The time limit for 
papers and discussions was adhered to in the main and proved 
in the hands of the president an effective means of keeping 
the discussion from wandering to matters not germane to the 
subject under consideration. 
President Kirkpatrick demonstrated his ability to wield 
the gavel with dignity and good judgment and in every way 
proved a happy and tactful presiding officer. 
the opening session. 
Promptly at ten o’clock on the 14th President Kirkpatrick 
called for order and introducted Hon. Jesse Overstreet, 
congressman from Indiana, who welcomed the convention 
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 
As usual the report of the Transportation committee was 
of transcending importance. Mr. Albertson showed his 
usual conscientious and thoroughgoing qualities in the char¬ 
acter of the report presented. The report is printed else¬ 
where in this issue. In the discussion of the report, active 
part was taken by Messrs. Albaugh of Ohio, Hale of Tennes¬ 
see, and Kerr of Texas. 
new powers of transportation committee. 
The upshot of the discussion was that the committee on 
Transportation was given carte blanche so far as travelling 
expenses were concerned and in addition Were authorized to 
employ a special freight agent when necessary to act in the 
interests of the American Association of Nurserymen for the 
