. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 192 The American Florist. Aug. 12, very little to lose, by placing flowers on the free list, as the following table will show : Sold t(. Bought from Canadu Canada 1906 $ 3, $ 5, 190T 2, 5, 1908 1, 2, 1909 3, iiio::.:; 8, Total $20, $21, These figures show only a very small business done in cut flowers. It is to be remembered, however, that im- ports and exports of nursery stock, decorative plants, orchids, etc., are much larger. I believ
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 192 The American Florist. Aug. 12, very little to lose, by placing flowers on the free list, as the following table will show : Sold t(. Bought from Canadu Canada 1906 $ 3, $ 5, 190T 2, 5, 1908 1, 2, 1909 3, iiio::.:; 8, Total $20, $21, These figures show only a very small business done in cut flowers. It is to be remembered, however, that im- ports and exports of nursery stock, decorative plants, orchids, etc., are much larger. I believe there is a strong sentiment in this society in favor of closer rela- tions. We all ISBOW this sentiment is strong throughout the land, as proved by the vote of both houses of congress at the present session. The President of the United States, in a message to congress recently stated the following; "We have reached a stage in our own development that calls for a statesmanlike and broad view of our future economic status and its re- quirements. Ought we not then to ar- range a commercial agreement with Canada, if we can, by which we shall have direct access to her supply of natural products without an obstruct- ing or prohibitory tariff?" Therefore, Mr. President, I am in favor of this question being submitted to the convention for their considera- tion, and after a reasonable time be- ing given to debate, would suggest that the matter be referred to the proper committee of the Society of American Florists, for them to prose- cute further negotiations with the Canadian florists so that the prohibi- tory tariff may be -"moved. I beueve It will not materially change the price of any article on our list, but, instead, will open the way for a larger and more profitable intercourse between the producers of plants and flowers in this country and their brethren in Canada. Tariff and Legislation. REPORT OF COMMITTEE. The attention of your committee was called to the imp
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