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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
Now, I say, we cannot offer you that many varieties of water in Texas, 
but I can assure you that if you come down there, you won’t dry out. 
Another proposition, of course it is mighty nice and convenient 
also to have this Association right where these big fellows can run up 
in a few hours, but what about these little fellows down south that can 
not go a long ways? What is this Association for, any how, if it is 
not to get bigger and stronger all the time? And don’t you know, 
if you get down to the southwest, that you will get a large number ol 
members that cannot go to Indianapolis? We have not got as much 
money as you eastern people down there; as a matter of fact, you have 
been loaning us money and the interest we have paid you has paid your 
expenses down to the Convention. Ain’t you ever going to give us a 
chance to square? 
Now, I want you all to vote for Dallas, vote for Dallas, because 
every man, woman and child in the State of Texas wants you to come 
and will welcome you with open arms. 
Doings of Societies. 
The report of the Western New York Horticultural Society, being 
the proceedings of the 50th annual meeting held at Rochester, Janu¬ 
ary 25-26, 1905, was received at this office two months ago. We take 
pleasure in congratulating the society and the secretary on the prompt¬ 
ness with which the report of this interesting meeting has been given 
to members of the association. In some respects the report is a record 
of the horticultural progress of fifty years, and in that regard is a val¬ 
uable contribution to the history of fruit growing in Western New York. 
The frontispiece contains the photographs of nine of the leading men 
whose names have been connected with the progress of horticulture 
in Western New York, and who were intimately associated with this 
society for many years during its early life. The secretary, John Hall, 
Chamber of Commerce Building, Rochester, N. Y., will no doubt be 
glad to provide all those who desire this valuable report with copies. 
Meeting of the Southern Nurserymen’s Association. —This 
association will meet in Norfolk, Virginia in the Monticello Hotel 
on June 16 and 17. Mr. H. B. Chase Huntville, Ala., President; C. 
T. Smith, Concord, Ga., Secretary-Treasurer. This meeting follows 
the meeting of the American Pomological meeting which occurred 
jn Kansas City, August 8-10. The southern nurserymen promise an 
attractive program and a large attendance is looked for. 
The Missouri State Horticultural Society held a very successful 
summer session at Versailles. A full and interesting program was 
completed. Committees were appointed and plans outlined for the 
reception of the American Pomological Society in Kansas City, Aug. 
8 - 10 . 
HOW THE WESTERN NEW YORK NURSERYMEN GOT TO 
THE CONVENTION AT WEST BADEN. 
It was a jolly crowd that left Rochester, Monday night June 12th 
bound for the convention. A full carload and an overflow in another 
car, and there were frequent additions as the special car sped on its way. 
The special Pullman sleeping car left over the New York Central and 
ma.de good time to Buffalo. Here were gathered in Mr. and Mrs. Harlan 
P. Kelsey. At Buffalo the car was attached to a fast express on the 
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern with Cleveland as its destination. 
At Dunkirk the train stopped long enough to pick up Mr. and Mrs. 
Geo. S. Josselyn, of Fredonia. Cleveland was reached during, the 
night and from there the car was sent out on a train of the Big Four, 
and later in the day was attached to the Monon which carried it direct 
to West Baden Springs, arriving there about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. 
There was a two hour stop at Green Castle, Ind., to make connections, 
and the time was spent by the pilgrims in hunting dinner. A descent 
was made on the principle hotel there and it was pretty well cleaned 
out. Some of our Alabama nurserymen were particularly well fed on 
strawberries while the Newark men cleaned up everything else in sight. 
Those who journeyed in the special car were loud in their praises of 
the arrangements for their comfort that had been made by the rail¬ 
road over which they traveled, and to the New York Central, Lake 
Shore and Michigan Southern, Big Four and the Monon we express 
our appreciation of their efforts. 
ECHOES OF THE CONVENTION. 
Hoosiers are good entertainers. 
The flavor of No. 7 will long linger in our palate. 
Ducks and fans will be the order of the day in marching on Dallas. 
Father Stringfellow is certainly enthusiastic, though he may not be 
logical. 
White’s Class Advertising Booth was popular; visitors were “chained” 
to the spot. 
Vincennes cherry trees were declared by those who saw them, to be 
the finest in the land. 
Moore’s lecture was most instructive, McFarland’s entertaining and 
Hays’ most suggestive. 
Every now and then one would hear of the White Star Brand of 
Raffia landing a new customer. 
In cracking his customary jokelets, Albaugh landed with special 
vigor on the agricultural college graduate. 
They say the “fool killer” in the swimming tank was harder to ride 
than any goat ever mounted by a fraternity man. 
Secretary Seager doesn’t do much talking but he nails the papers 
every time before they get back to the familiar breast pocket. 
The magnificent contribution of peonh ' v the Jev ursery Co. 
of Lake City, Minnesota, were the crown-’ y of the juet. 
\mong the busy men were Harlan P. n... , Mr. Beckley the mana¬ 
ger of Mr. McFarland’s fine duplicating lantern and Emory Albertson. 
The new president takes office with the hearty support of every 
member of the Association. He will do his duty. Let every man do 
the same. 
The eastern contingent, the nucleus of which was the Rochester 
delegation, started out for a good time and didn’t forget the intention 
for a moment. 
It is hereby voted that the convention had a large dose of root gall. 
Listeners came away with various impressions: That there are galls and 
galls. First know your gall. 
For the latest information on the weight, appearance and fighting 
ability of Indiana badgers apply to Pete Youngers, Charlie Yates, T. 
B. Meehan or Al. Wood—and there are others. 
Assistant Secretary Hays made an excellent impression. He is clear 
and sound on broad educational problems. His moving pictures illus¬ 
trating wheat breeding were much enjoyed. 
“The speech of the Texan for Dallas was a corker,” said one. “ The 
result would have been just the same had he spoken in favor of Lab¬ 
rador or Van Demans Land,” says another. 
By the way, managers of athletic events are reminded that thoroughly 
unbiased and reliable officials, timekeepers or referees, may be found in 
Rochester. Apply early services much in demand. 
In the Corridor —No. 1: “That printer fellow has a way of crack¬ 
in’ ’em right off the bat, hasn’t he?” 
No. 2: “You bet he has, and he often hits the mark too.” 
Said the Texan: “I want you to understand that the North Pole 
is not situated in Dallas County, Texas. It may be a trifle warm at 
times but I don’t see anybody’s teeth a’chatterin’ from cold right here.” 
There is one man who always gets all that’s coming to him in the 
way of solid enjoyment from these conventions. His name is Josselyn 
and he lives at Fredonia, N. Y. Mr. J. does not believe in taking 
programs too seriously. 
The Speer Grafting machine introduced and exhibited by E. G. 
Mendenhall at the West Baden Convention was highly commended 
by all. The sample machine was sold and a goodly number of orders 
booked. All growers should have one. Send for catalogue and price 
list. 
Charlton Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y. We take pleasure in 
enclosing you herewith our check for $1.00 in payment for our renewal 
subscription and desire to say that the journal certainly meets with 
our approval and you may always depend upon our aid and support 
as long as it is kept up to the present high standard. 
