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of every description, all farn?. ant! statioD produ> ts and requisites, implements, rofcbinery, cbat^pls, acd effects of all kinds, upon such term* and conditions as the directors may from tfme to time-appoint. 3.- To afford fa ilities to the j shareholders and cons it\.ents of the Aftsociation for, or 10 undertake for them the tbipment uf iheir produce to the various markets of the world, and to appoint agents in Great Bri tain, the other colonies', and foreign countries for the furtherance of this object. 4, To make advances to the members of the Association or any other person or persons upon real personal securities, as may from time to time be approved of by the directors, and to receive money on deposit at interest or otherwise. s.— To sell, exchange, improve, manage, lease, mortgage, dispose of, or otherwise deal with all or any part of the property of the Association. ADVANTAGES OF THE ASSO* CIATION. To secure to the farmers, graziers, and producers of the West Coast, by co-operatson, the benefits of interchange, which have hitherto gone to the agents t distributors a' ons. By adopting the principle of cooperation in the formation oi the Arpociatioi , farmers, graziers, flaxmillers, and all oth.-r producers who are thflreholders aiid constituents, may sell their products and buy what farm and station requisites they severally require in the most favourable markets, nnd at the same time share in the profrs ot the Association, which, after payment of »11 expense?, will belong to and be distributed amongst the shareholders. The Association will collect and supply to the sbarebold rs agricultural and other staiistios, prompt, disinterested, and re iable information as to the state of and advantages offered by the various markets throughout the world Tne A ?sociation will seelc to ally itself with other kindred institutions, I and so, by sharing the cost of agency in Britisli and foreign markets, jrej duce such costs, while increasing correspondingly the advantages to shareholders. The profits of the Association, afterpayment to shareho'ders 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 of the Association as may be deemed advisable and providing for a reserve fund will be 'divided amongst the shareholders, according 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 be attained by such enterprises, and iuduces the beliel in the minds of the promoters that equally satisfactory results may be achieved in this part of the colony, and while offering a , safe investment for capital, that 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 Coast generally. JOHN STEVENS, Broker, Bulls. LOUTH NURSERY, NOEBITON KOAD, FOXTON. I HAVE great pleasure in again thanking uiy numerous customers for their support in the past, and look forward to a continuance . f the same in the future, as I have this year to offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS IN SHELTER TREES. The great question being what 9hall we have for shelter for our orchards and cattle? viz., Pines of sorts— Cupresßes, Macrocarpa and other Borts ; Gnms, &c Also Ornamental Trees and bhrubs. viz., Abies Fxcelsa, Abies Alba, Crytomeria Elegana, Hollies, Laurels (assorted). Escalonias (assorted), Wellingtonia Gigantea, Magnolias, CameliasJ Azaleas, Roses, &c. FRUIT TREES, CONSISTING OS 1 Quinces Medlars Mulberries Figs Walnuts Filberts Apples Pears Plums Peaches Nectarines Cherries Hazels. SMALL FRUITS — Gooseberries. Raspberries, Strawberries, and Rhub-irb. Grape Vines, Asparagus, and Seakale. ESTIMATES GIVEN for planting either i'ruit or forest trees by the acre, also plans and estimates made for Landscape Work. I p ant and guarantee forest trees for 12 tnoushs or 2 years according to agreement. Ordeis left with Messrs McMillan, Rhodes & Co. will receive prompt •*■*■' BIOHABB 08AT. ■