. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 320 The American Florist. Aug. 30, in 1912, it had fallen back to 47. New York stayed around 130 to 170 for several years; in 1910 it jumped to 238 when the convention was held in Rochester. Last year it had dropped back to 220; on the downward grade again. These figures prove beyond doubt that we must get closer to- gether and keep in touch throughout the year, so that the interest in our national society is kept alive. As long as we are not able to hold these fluctu- ating members, progress, and with it the soci
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 320 The American Florist. Aug. 30, in 1912, it had fallen back to 47. New York stayed around 130 to 170 for several years; in 1910 it jumped to 238 when the convention was held in Rochester. Last year it had dropped back to 220; on the downward grade again. These figures prove beyond doubt that we must get closer to- gether and keep in touch throughout the year, so that the interest in our national society is kept alive. As long as we are not able to hold these fluctu- ating members, progress, and with it the society's usefulness, will be slow and half-hearted. Once the step is taken to unify our much scattered in- terests, other societies will soon fol- low; as the benefits derived from con- certed action are so many, and so obvious as to appeal to societies now fighting single-handed for advance- ment. A great and strong national society will carry a dignity with it which alone is worth a great deal to every member of our profession, and I feel quite sure it will bring about a change in the attitude of the up- growing generation in regard to hor- ticulture. They will come to realize that it is a science as high in aim and broad in scope as any. This will bring about a higher standard of men employed in horticulture, which in time will work great changes toward the betterment of all. I never had the pleasure to get close to our late friend and member, W. R. Smith of Washington, D. C, so I cannot say for a certainty what was in his mind when for over ten years he tried his best to get the S. A. F. a national charter. A most unusual thing, so I have been informed. I think he was a great dreamer. One of those gifted men who imagine things, and I have no doubt in my mind, when he tried to get this char- ter, his vision showed him the great destiny of horticulture, and while a dreamer, still practical enough to try and give his beloved profession the cloth of security and dignity it needed.
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