National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-17

panses OF the western prairies, the plains
and mesas OF the still further west, with
that covering Of trees which is neces-
saryin orderto secure and maintain In all that
region aconditlon OF things which will flt IL
to BIO the permanent abode OF tho millions
who are now gathering there and the millions
more. who are following their immigrant
footsteps For this grander work, as well
as for all ornamental planting around our
homes and by the wayslde, we have q
wealth OF tree species equal 10 all our
needs. No country In the world Is better
supplied In this respect than ours. We have
at least 500 species Of woody plants. Three
hundred OF these attain a height Of thirty
feet. Two hundred and fifty OF these arc
tolerably abundant In one portion Of the
country or another. We have this large
number from which to make our selection,
while Germany has but about sixty native
species OF trees, and France and England
only half that number. That eminent au-
thority, Llndley, declares that "by far the
finest ornamental trees and shrubs (of
England) are from North America We may
make our country from It's native resources
the glory OF all lands for the beauty and
value OF It's trees. II is your privilege, while
engaged In business which will give you
reasonable pecuniary returns, to be also
public benefactors. II 10 your privilege TO
do as much as any other class Of men In de-
termining what shall be the future condi-
ton Of the country as TO its industries and
the comfort and happiness. OF It's
people. You need not envy those who
sit In the halls Of legislation IN yonder capt.
tol, or those who occupy, here or elsewhere,
the offices OF government. Your occupa-
ton is as important as theirs. II Is free
from many OF the uncertainties aud yexa-
lions with which theirs are SO frequently
attended. It's proper pursuit is hoalthful
both to body and mind and is OF engaging
interest continually. Yours is not 70 make
laws where conflicting interests make Il
uncertain what laws are needed or are prac.
ticable, what are wlsest and best, but IL is
10 study and apply laws, the laws OF plant
LIE, established by unerring wisdom and
never needing to be amended or repealed.
Studying those laws under which every
tree yields seed after Its kind, and under
which men never gather grapes from
thorns or figs from thistles, and watching
the development OF those laws and their
adaptations TO different circumstances and
conditions and doing what you can to eE-
tend the knowledge Of those laws among
your fellow-men, you will not fail to pro.
mote the best interests Of the country and
be remembered with respect and honor.
After the address, the first business in
order being the appointment Of certain
committees, the president announced the
following: On order Of business, Messrs
Watrous, Iowa; Willard, New York, and
Weber, Tennessee. On exhibits, Messrs.
Bayliss, Missouri; WEIGH, Iowa, and Man
ming, Massachusetts, On treasurer's report,
Messrs. Hunt, Illinois; Wilson, Iowa, and
Davis, Maryland. The committees having
retired, reports on stock were called for by
the president from the vice presidents OF
the different states. A number OF states re-
ported In writing, some verbally, and others
not being ready the further hearing was
postponed until to-day, when they will be
called for In regular order by states.
The committee on the order Of business
having returned to the association, reported
that on and after oday the ASSOCIATION would
meet each morning at $3.50 and adjourn at
1;30 for the day, The report led to some
discussion, but II was finally adopted. At
about o'clock the association adjourned
for the day. At Ills the different state
delegations met and elected the following
vice presidents TO serve for the ensuing
year, as follows: Alabama, w. f. Hukes;
Connecticut, j. II. Hale; Delaware, w. z.
Corsar; Florida, W. II. Manu. Georgia, w.
w. Thompson; Illinois, ]. b. spalding;
Iowa, Silas Wilson; Kansas, j. w. 1atimer;
Kentucky, W. +. Hillenmire; Louisiana,
A. X. Kingmorn; Maine, Thomas jackson;
Maryland, Franklin Davis; Massachusetts,,
j. W. Manning; Minnesota, s. w.
Emery; Michigan, L. G.. Bragg;
Missouri, G.. L. Meisner; New Jersey, b.
d. Hanee; Nebraska, G.. j. Carpenter; New
Lindleyi Ohio, s. d. Bear; Pennsylvania,
Abner Hopes; Tennessee, A. w. Webber;
Texas, j. X. johnson; Virginia, j. d.
Mosby; Wisconsin, u. X. Jewett; Ontario,
Canada, L. Morris. The states not named
In this list were not represented by any
member OF the association, and conse-
quently no election Of a vice president for
thCga gtntnl pOulH IN "a hu- -
the association do not allow any representa-
tion by proxy.
At o'clock the newly-elected vice presl-
dents met at tie Ebbltt House, and selected
the following officers by ballot: President,
Q. l.. Watrous, Iowa; FIRST vice president,
M, a; Hunt, Chicago; secretary, d. VIII
mot Scott, Illinois; treasurer, A. r, Whit
ney, Illinois; executive committee, s. d.
Willard, New York; U. B. Pearsall, Kan
sas; DR.. Witt, Ohio. They also selected
Chicago as the next place Of meeting
These selections will be submitted to the
association at the meeting this morning for
action thereon, The session to-day is ex-
pected to be a very interesting one, as a
number OF subjects will he before the asso.
citation for discussion, such as state ex-
changes for members, educated help In nur-
series, monopolies In nurseries, rapid null
tiplication OF stock In nurseries, and the
reports on stock not given In yesterday will
also be called for.
There will also be discussionof the arti-
Giles on exhibition, and new questions pro-
posed by members will be answered and
discussed. Among the objects sought TO be
attained by the association are the follow
ing; The cultivation Of personal acquaint-
ance with others engaged In the trade; the
discussion OF horticultural topics; the ex-
change and sale Of nursery products, imple-
ments, and labor-saving devices; the exit
bitlon and introduction OF new varieties OF
fruits, trees, plants, &C.. the perfection OF
better methods Of culture, grading, packing,
and the sale Of stock; TO procure quicker
transit, more reasonable rates, and avoiding
needless exposure of nursery products
when in transit, and to avoid the evils of
dishonest tree agents.
After the adjournment OF thel associa-
ton yesterday the members scattered all
over the city, some going to the white
house, others to the capitol, and others to
the different departments and objects Of
interest about the city. The association
will go to Mount Vernon either to-day or
tomorrow. The final adjournment will
not be had until some time during the day
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