. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 6oo The American Florist. July IS, The Problem of Plant Registration. En. Am. Florist:—The California idea about the way in which to begin to have a system of registering plants has been somewhat misjudged in some quarters, as I am led to inler by the very bright report otthe recent nurserymen's conven- tion, which was printed in the American Florist for June 15. The reason of this is probabh' that some of the first papers read upon the subject were both lengthy and heavy. But the root of the matter was in them, a
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 6oo The American Florist. July IS, The Problem of Plant Registration. En. Am. Florist:—The California idea about the way in which to begin to have a system of registering plants has been somewhat misjudged in some quarters, as I am led to inler by the very bright report otthe recent nurserymen's conven- tion, which was printed in the American Florist for June 15. The reason of this is probabh' that some of the first papers read upon the subject were both lengthy and heavy. But the root of the matter was in them, and there is now a regularly- organi/ied committee at work trj-ing to reach some practical result. I have had the honor to help a little in the work, and I can speak for others also, when I say that all that Cali- fornians expect in this matter is to have the national government establish and maintain a plant register. The first re])(irl of the special committee recom- mends first; An American jilant register kept by the Agricultural Department; secondly, that this should contain the names and descriptions of all the species and varieties of plants cultivated in the United States; third, that any grower who originates a new variety shall re- ceive a certificate. It recommends also, a bill securing exclusive projiagation and sales rights for a limited period, on new varieties of plants. All the details of the scheme are as yet unsettled; all such details are held by the Californians as subordinate to the main idea, and subject to open discussion, which is greatlj' desired. A practical working register is only possible upon the most simple plan. Business principles must prevail throughout. The scheme must he one which will command the respect and support of all honest florists, seedsmen and nurserymen, and of the best agricultural journals. The recently organized " Committee of Plant Registra- tion," which has now its offices and its oflieers, and is at work in San Fra
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