The leading nurserymen of the State have formed an association, the objects of which shall be to promote the general interests of the members: First - In the cultivation of acquaintance. Second - In an interchange of ideas with others engaged in this avocation. Third - To aid in the protection of our patrons from fraudulent dealings, and the injurious results arising therefrom to the members of the association. Fourth - The exchange and sale of stock. President, James Shinn, of Niles; Vice-President. M. Williams, of Fresno; Secretary, R. D. Fox, of San Jose; Treasurer, John Rock, of San Jose; Executive Committee - James Shinn (ex-officio), R. Williams, of Sacramento, Gustav Eisen, of Fresno.