The record-union., 1893-08-16
OF INTEREST TO ORCHARDIOHO.
Organization Of State Nurserymen's
Association.
1t Declares that Its Mission is Not to
Regulate Prices-Liability of
Nurserymen.

The California Nurserymen's Associa-
ton is the name of an organization per-
fected on Monday in San Francisco by
nurserymen, florists and seedsmen who
are actually engaged in the propagation
of stock
The meeting was called in response to
call issued by G. c. Roeding, nursery
man of Fresno, and the following named
were present: y. F. Boardman, Auburn;
John Rock, j. I. Unglish, S. f. Sanner-
son, William Kelly. f. NJ. Tenney and R.
ID. Fox, San Jose; Joseph Waters, Wat
sonville; James T. Bogen, Marysville; L.
Coates. Napa; F. Gonzales. San Francisco;
B. Godfrey. Davisville; w. p. Harmon,
Biggs; I. L. Duane, Martinez; G. c.
Royce and Mr.. Bohlender, Chico; James
ONel, Haywards; G. G. Roeding,
Fresno.
Mr.. Roeding, in opening the meeting,
stated that an association of the nursery
men was desired, not for the purpose of
regulating prices, but in order that the
members might become better ac-
quainted. to promote their general in
terests and discuss new varieties, prop
agation and like subjects.
He cited few OF the disadvantages un-
NiC1 W LlCL Ill6 IluISeTN men HOW ldDOT,
and said that there should be lien law
to apply to nursery stock and also pro-
lection against ignorant pest inspectors.
W. p. Harmon heartily indorsed the
remarks of Mr.. Roeding, and said that in
order to accomplish any good an organi-
cation must be formed. At present, he
said, the Horticultural Commissioner can
seize stock and hold it fourteen days and
there is no relief for the owner. AS indi-
vlduals nothing can be accomplished,
but an association can right all wrongs.
John Rock, l.. Coates and others urged
the organization of an association, and
upon motion the constitution and by
laws which had been prepared were sub
mitted and adopted.
committee was Instructed to select
officers for the ensuing year and submit
ted the following: q. Q. Roeding, Presi-
dent; Leonard Coates, Vice President; II.
ID. Fox, Secretary; John Rock, Treasurer;
w. p Harmon, j. Waters, A. f. Board
man, John Rock and c. G. Royce, Execu-
tive Committee.
Semi-annual meetings must be held,
and special meetings can be called by the
Executive Committee The entrance fee
IS - and the annual dues So.
w. L. Hammon brought to the atten-
uon OF the association the liability of
nurserymen under the existing laws.
They are held responsible for more than
lucy SDOuIQ De. For instance, some
nurserymen have b3en held accountable
for disease that has made itself apparent
long after the trees were planted, and
have been made to pay fancy damages in
such cases. They should not be com
PEELED to pay more than actual damages,
and legislation in that direction is greatly
needed.
The liability question was generally
discussed; also uniform plan for pack
ing trees. The transportation question
was also commented upon.
Upon motion, the various questions
We're referred to the Executive Commit
tee for thorough investigation, with in
structions to report the result of their
labors at the next meeting.
a resolution inviting the 1894 meeting
OF the American Pathological Society to
be held in San Francisco was adopted.
Inc Secretary was Instructed to send a
circular to every nurserynan, florist and
scotsman in the State, requesting them to
become members of the association. The
association then adjourned to meet again
III few weeks at time to be fixed by
the Executive Committee.
The nurserymen present at the meeting
expressed themselves as well pleased
with the outlook for business, and many
are confident that the acreage will be
largely increased this year unless money
becomes tied up again.