A Resolution of the American Pomological Society on the Labeling of Nursery Stock

Abstract

"Whereas the success of a fruit tree in a particular situation, be it in a commercial orchard or home garden, depends greatly upon the type of rootstock and/or interstock employed in the make-up of that tree; and, "Whereas most fruit trees sold are not fully labeled in this way, be it resolved that the American Pomological Society recommend that all labels attached to fruit trees offered for sale identify not only the scion variety, but also the rootstock and/or interstock that may be employed;

"Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to all State Horticultural Societies, Fruit Growers' Associations, and Nursery Associations for publicizing among their membership and that this resolution be otherwise given as wide publicity as possible to stimulate maximum interest in the adoption of this urgently needed improvement in labeling practice."