The morning call., 1893-08-15
HAVE ORGANIZED.
California Nurserymen
Now United.
The New Association Will Not Regu-
late Prices, but Promote General
interests of the Members.

The California Nurserymen's Associa-
ton is the name Of an organization per-
fec,ed yesterday afternoon in this city by
the nurserymen, florists and seedsmen Of
the State who are actually engaged in the
propagation Of stock.
The meeting was called in response to a
call issued by q. {. Roeding. nursery
man of Fresno, and the following named
were present: A. F. Boardman. Auburn ;
John Rock, }. T. English. S. +. Sander
son. William Kelly, F. M. Tenney and r.
d. Fox, San Jose; Joseph Waters, Wat
sonvile; James Il. Bogen. Marysviile; l..
Coates, Napa; T. Gonzalez. San Francisco :;
3. Godfrey, Davisvillr; w. p. Harmon.
Biggs; I. L. Duane, Martinez; c. c. Royce
AMI Mr.. Eohender, Oh co; James O'Neil.
Haywerds; G. r. Roedng, Fresno
Mr. Rosding 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 acquainted.
to promote their general interests and dis
cuss new varieties, propagation and like
subjects.
He cited few of the disadvantages un-
der WIZ oh the nurserymen now labor,
ana Sa1u tI1aL mere SHOuiu Dt Il lieu law u
apply to nursery stock and also pro lection
against ignorant pest inspectors.
w. Z. Harmon heartily Endorsed the re-
marks of Mr.. ROeding, and said that in
order to accomplish any good an OrganlZa-
ton must be formed. At present. he said,
the horticultural commissioner can seize
stock and hold it fourteen days and the'e
is no relief for the owner. AS individuals
nothing can be accomplished. but an asso-
ciattnp can right all wrongs
John Rock. l.. Coates and others urged
the organization of an association. and
upon motion the constitution and bylaws
which had been prepared were submitted
and adopted.
A committee was instructed to select the
officers for the ensuing year and submitted
,he following: G. c. Roeding, president;
Leonard Coates. vice-president; K. d.
Fox. secretary John Rock, treasurer; w.
p. Harmon, j. Waters, A. f. Boardman,
John Rock and c. c. Royce, executive
committee.
Semi-annual meetings must be held. and
special meetings can he called by the rx-
ecutive committee. The entrance fee Is
So and annual dues SIS.
w. p. Harmon brought to the attention
of the aSsOcat on the liability of nursery
men under the existing laws. They are
held responsible for more than they should
be. For instance: some nurSerymen have
been heIG Accountants LOT ulSeaSc tDat
has made itself apparent long after the
trees were planted, and have been made to
paw fancy damages in such cases. They
should not be compelled to pay more than
actual damages, ana legsati in that
direction is greatly needed.
The liability question was generally dis
cussed; also a uniform plan for packing
trees. The transportation question was
also commented Upon.
Upon motion the various questions were
referred to the executive committee for
thorough investigation, with instructions
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.
The secretary was instructed to send
circular 10 every nurseryman, florist and
scotsman in the State requesting them to
become members of the association. The
association then adjourned to meet again
in few weeks at a 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 LID AGAIN.