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of every description, all farm and station products and requisites, implem_nts, machinery, chattels, and effects of all kinds, upon such terms and conditions as the directors may from time to time appoint. 3.— To afford facilities to the shareholders and constituents of the Association for, or to undertake for them the shipment uf theie produce to the various markets of the world, and to appoint agents in Great Britain, the other colonies, and foreig.. countries for the furtherance of this object. _.— To make advances to the members of the Association or an\ other person or persons upon real ( personal securities, as may from time | to time he approved of by the direct- : ors, and to receive money on deposit I at interest or otherwise. ! s.— To sell, exchange, improve, I manage, lease, mortgage, dispose of, or otherwise deal with all or any part of the property of the Association, ADVANTAGES OF THE ASSOCIATION, To secure to the farmers, graziers, aud producprs of the West Coast, by co-operatson, the benefits of interchange, which have hitherto gone to the agents or distributors a'ona. By adopting the principle of cooperation in the formation of the Aeeociatioi*. farmers, graziers, fiaxmillers, and all other producers who are shareholders and constituents, may sell their products and buy what farm and station requisites they severally require in the most favourable markets, and at the same time share in the profits ot the Association, which, after payment of nil expense?, will belong to and be distributed amongst the shareholders. The Association will collect and supply to the shareholders agricultural and other statistics, prompt, disinterested, and reliable information as to the state of and advantages offered 'by the various markets throughout the world. Tne Association will seek to ally itself with other kindred institutions, and so, by sharing the cost of agency in British and foreisn markets, reduce such costs, while increasing correspondingly the advantages to shareholders. # The profits of the Association, afterpayment to shareholders of a dividend not exceeding seven and a half per cent, per annum, and after making provision for writing off so much of the assets ofthe Association as may be deemed advisable and providing for a reserve fund will be divided amongst the shareholders, accordiug to the amount of business done by each with the Association, may from time to time be approved of by a majority of shareholders at a general meeting of the Association. The annual reports of other similar Associations show the satisfactory financial results which may he attained by such enterprises, and induces the belief in the minds of the promoters that equally satisfactory results may be achieved iv this pavt of the colon y, and while offering h safe investment for capital, thnt the West Coast Farmers' Co-Operative Association may become, not only a source of profit to its shareholders and constituents, but also a great and permanent benefit to the farmers, graziers, and producers of the West Co.ist generally. JOHN STEVENS, |Bxoker, Bulls. LOUTH NURSERY, NORBITON ROAD, FOXTON. I HAVE great _ pleasure in again thanking my numerous customers for their support in the past, and look forward to a continuance of the same in the future, as I have this year to offer SPEOIAL INDUCEMENTS IN SHELTER TREES. The great question being what shall we have for shelter for our orchards and cattle? viz., Piues of sorts — Cupresses, Macrocarpa and other sorts ; Gums, &c Also Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, viz., Abies Excelsa, Abies Alba, Cry to - meria Elegans, Hollies, Laurels (assorted), Escalonias (assorted), We'lingtonia Gigantea, Magnolias, Camelias, Azaleas, Roses, &c. FRUIT TREES, CONSISTING OV Quinces Medlars Mulberies 1 Figs Walnuts Filbprts ! Apples Pears Plums Peaches Neetarmes Cherries i Hazels. SMALL FRUITS — Gooseberries. Raspberries, Strawberries, and Rhubarb. Grape Vines, Asparagus, and Seakale. ESTIMATES GIVEN for planting either fruit or forest trees by the acre also plans and estimates made for Landscape Work. I piant and guarantee forest trees for 12 months or 2 years according .«• agreement. Ordeis left with Messrs McMillan, I hodes & Co. will receive prompt a -tea tion. RICHARD GRA\.