National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-18
A GBEATFRAUD THEIAND
THE NURsERYMEN, FLORISTS, AND
sEEDsaiEN on 0LE0NIARGARINE.
II Is nm Unmozzied Evil and Should
be Taxed Reduction OF Postage on
Plants, Seeds, &C., Wanted-Commis-
sioner Colman Complimented.

The American Association OF Nursery
men, Florists, and Seedsmen reassembed
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and was
cglledsto order by Hon. N. j. Coiman. Tho
report OF the vice presidents chosen on
wednesday afternoon was submitted. They
nominated the following officers for tho
ensuing year President O. l.. Watrous,
Iowa; first vice president, NJ A. Hunt,
illinois, secretary, ID. w. Scott. illinois,
treasurer, A. r. Whitney; executive com-
mittee, S. j. Willard, New York; U. Il.
Pearsall, Kansas, and George Welt, Ohio.
They also recommended Chicago MS the
place for the ncxt meeting. The vote was
first taken on the officers, and they were all
elected. Nj j. X. johnson, OF Dallas,
Texas, moved 10 substitute Dallas In place
Of Chicago, and earnestly advocated the
claiuis OF Dallas. Senator Mhxey and Rep
resentailyes Reagan aud weilborn, OF
Texas, being present, they were invited
upon the platform, and each Of them
briefly addressed the association IN favor OF
Dallas, after which tnr =cta was taken
upon the substitute and II was lost. Cniuass
was selected.
Mr. 4. w. webbcr then presented
ciationi Of S1rserymsn'. now now I Is session. Sh,
In view OF the full attendance from
nearly every section OF tho Union, believe
that We can justly claihl 10 be a representa-.
tive body OF American citizens In our
particular branch OF industry. Being thus
assured, we take this opportunity 10 offer
our congratulations 10 the nation, and
especially to the agricultural portion, Of
whlch tAe nursery business is a great and
growing branch, that we have In the Hon.
Norman J. Colman, ms commissioner Of
agriculture, the Right man In the right
place. Knowing him well for many years,
having tested his practical knowledge OF
agriculture, horticulture, and pomology, we
feel sure that the great interests Of the
agricultural portion Of our people are IN
good hands. His energy, his zeal,
his singleness OF purpose when dealing with
us as private citizens assure us Of the same
qualities In him as an official, and we are
gratifed for his appointment as commits
sloner OF agriculture, and hope he may be
long continued In his Officer Col. Coiman
having vacated tho chair, Mr.. Albaueh, Of
Ohio, put the question upon the adoption
OF the paper, and II was unanimously
agreed to. Mr.. Willard, OF, New, York,
proposed three cheers for Col, Colman, and
On motion, the representatives from Texas
were elected as. honorary members OF the
association. Mr.. Corsa, Of Delaware, Of
fered the following:
Whereas q kindred interest Of rural life Is
struggling against great fraud on the land;
we recognize in the dhirymen and farmers OF
the United States our co.workors for the pros
perity of agreat people, the formation build
ers OF nations wealth. They justly complain
that oleomorgarine is destroying the dairy In
dustry in proportion US 1t Is able to cover Its
asinino extremities with the lion.like robe of
honest dairy products. AS q manufacture that
hnds US greatest prosperity upon the people,
we protest against II as an unmuzzed evil,
making every one uncomfortable at home or
hotel lest the butter and cheese no would eat
are the oleverly covered result of some city
laboratory instead OF the wholesome product
ofthe farm. We protest as American citizens
against the poisoning of public morals by the
existence and increase of fraud and the dis
trust y is engendering as national calamity;
Roo'red, That we respectfully petition the
United States senators to pass the law pending
before them taxing the manufacture Of olco.
margarine.
Mr.. L. NJ. Emery presented and read the
report of the committee upon the taxation
OF stock, ands-after considerable discussion
the report was laid on the table. DR.. Fer
now, OF the forestry department of the
agricultural bureau, read paper upon
"Trees and Kindred Subjects" and offered
the following: p
In consideration of the importance which
the selection of seed material for agricultural,
horticultural. and forestal purposes bears upon
successful and progressive Improvement Of
these pursuits, and In consideration OF tho diff
tion OF seed values OF the great number Of
varieties handled in the trade, which make II
next 10 impossible for the individual dealer or
consumer to pay proper attention TO this essen
tial feature OF his business; therefore be II -
ReSoited, That we recognize the necessity OF
such continuous and periodical examination
OF control ofseed material as can ouly be had
through well-ftted and thoroughly controlled
states, one or more, and that d committee be
appointed to consider the most feasible plan
for eiiectlngthts object. 'FF'I"
The resolution was adopted, and the num-
Der Of the committee fixed at three. Re-
port. OF the finance Committee was read,
showing the finances OF the association to
be In good condition; all bills paid, and q
balance OF $1S4.2G in the hands OF the
treasurer Mr. Watrous, OF Iowa, pre-
scented the following.
Resolred, That, In the Judgment of this assoclr /:
ton, the rate Of postage on plants, seeds, cut.
tings, and bulbs should be restored to the old
rate Of cent for each two ounces.
. Res0lred, That each member of this associa-
ton Will confer with the senators and repre-
sentatives from their respective states and dis
tricts and ask them to use their influence to
secure the passage of the bill for that purpose.
Resollcd, That a committee of five be ap-
pointed by the chair to represent the views of
inefoclely before Congress pending proposed
legislation on this subject.
The following committee on final reso-
lutiOns was announced: Parsons, New
York; Parry, New Jersey, and Latimer,
Kansas. At 100 p. m. the association nd.
journed until $3.50 a. m. to-day. Just after
the adjournment the entire association. were
photographed In front OF the agricultural
bureau by two different artists.
The members called In q body.upo the
President at o'clock. Commissioner Col
man said:
Mr.. President: The members of the Ameri-
can Association OF Nurserymen, Florists, and
Seedsmen have called TO pay you their re-
kpociS. They are not unmindful of tho fact
that you are friend of the tfess, as shown by
your record as chief magistrate OF the state OF
New York when you gave your efforts to pro-;
tect and preserve the forests of that state and
particularly the Adirondack region, TO which
you occasionally delight to retire for the pur-
that you may return refreshed and invigorated
for the discharge OF your arduons and impor-
tant duties. We know how valuable your
time is, and hence will not inhict speech
upon you.
The President responded by saying that
he was much gratiaed TO meet the lovers OF
trees, and hoped that all their efforts
would be successful. The members TO the
number Of 800 were then presented indi-
vidually to the President.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the association
will gQto Mount Vernon, returning about 4
o'clock in the afternoon. Yesterday after
noonmany OF the association visited the Cor
coran Art Gallery and the Washington mon
ument, and some went TO the capitol TO look
after matters of interest TO the association.
For an appetizer nothing is better than cab.
bage or the tops, OF tuTnipsi but for q stubborn
cough orcOld don't forget, tho best thing As a
hottie of Dr. Uullia Cnlioh gyrtn Z Z n = -