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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 



Special mention is to be made of the beautiful Eauera 

 Rubioides : dozens of well-flowered specimens were to be 

 ■seen. 



Among the Acacias, I noted A. Cordata; a dwarf 

 species, cat-tailed spikes of light yellow flowers; A. 

 Longifolia, A. Heterophylla, A. Floribunda, A. Cidtri- 

 f or mis. etc. 



Among the most noteworthy varieties of Ericas, I was 

 delighted to see some Erica Trauslusccns; fine specimens 

 in eight-inch Azalea Pans, bearing eight to nine 

 spikes of pink-tubed flowers ; Erica Sindryana, also called 

 the Blue Heath, long-tubed variety ; elegant plants of 

 Erica Cavendishii, the yellow heath ; Erica Perspicua 

 Erecta, the white-tubed variety; also elegant specimens 

 of Erica Pcrsoluta alba and Rosea; Erica Barbata: and 

 hundreds of Erica Cnpressiana. a dwarf heath bearing 

 innumerable clusters of pink bells. 



I understand this firm grows some twenty distinct 

 varieties of Ericas, devoting some ten houses to their 

 culture exclusively. I had occasion to visit their estab- 

 lishment last fall, and I must admit my surprise to view 

 the enormous stock they had on hand at that time. 



Henry Le Ciiev.alier. 



THE AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY'S PRELIMINARY 

 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR THE SUMMER EXHIBI- 

 TION, TO BE HELD AT THE MUSEUM OF 

 NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK, 

 JUNE 27 & 28, 1914. 



The Henry F. Michell Company's Prizes. — For the best six 

 vases of Sweet Peas. 2.t sprays, and a vase of six distinct Spencer 

 varieties, the Mitchell silver medal. For the best 2.t blooms Sweet 

 Peas, Apple Blossom, Spencer with foliage, the Mitchell silver 

 medal. For the best vase Sweet Peas, Spencer varieties mixed 

 with foliage, not less than 100 Idooms. the Mitchell silver medal. 



ilessrs. R. & .J. Farqnhar & Co.'s Prize. — Best bridal bouquet 

 of Sweet Peas. Gypsophila sprays or foliage other than that of 

 the Sweet Pea may be used. (Private gardeners only.) Three 

 prizes. First prize, $10; second prize, $6; third prize, $4. 



The Knight & Struck Company's Prizes. — For the best vase 

 of Sweet Peas, containing 25 sprays, of which no two are alike 

 in shading. First prize, $2.5; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. 



The Peter Henderson & Co.'s Prizes (for Private Oardeners). — 

 For the best 12 vases, 20 sprays to vase, of 12 distinct varieties 

 of Spencer Sweet Peas. First prize, $25; second prize. $15; third 

 prize, $10. 



The Peter Henderson & Co.'s Prizes (for Amateurs Only). — 



Best vase 12 sprays white Spencer Sweet Peas , $5.00 



TSest vase 12 sprays pink Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Best vase 12 sprays lavender Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Best vase 12 sprays bicolor Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Best vase 12 spraj's cream-pink Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Best vase 12 sprays crimson Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Best vase 12 sprays orange Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Best vase 12 sprays rose Spencer Sweet Peas 5.00 



Sweepstakes. — To the winner of the greatest number of Peter 

 Henderson & Co.'s amateur prizes, $10. 



Messrs. Burnett Brothers' Prize. — A silver cup, value $25. 



The W. Atlee Burpee Cup (Value .$25). — For the finest 12 vases 

 of Sweet Peas, 12 varieties. 



The W. Atlee Burpee Prize. — For the best vase of one variety 

 ■of Spencer type Sweet Peas introduced 1914. First prize, $5; 

 second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 



The \V. Atlee Burpee Prize. — For the best vase of Grandiflora 

 t}'pe Sweet Peas, one variety. First prize, .$5; second prize, $3; 

 tliird prize. $2. 



The Arthur T. Boddington Prize (Challenge Silver Cup, Value 

 $50). — For a collection of Sweet Peas, 25 varieties, not less than 

 25 stems to a vase, to be shown with Sweet Pea foliage only. 

 To be won twice by the same exhibitor. There will also be 

 awarded to the winner of this cup (each time won) a cash prize 

 -of $25; second prize, $15; third prize, $10. 



The C. C. Morse & Co.'s Prize (A Silver Cup, value $25).— For 

 the finest display of .Sweet Peas. Open to the seed trade only. 



Messrs. Stump & Walter Company's Prize. — For the best six 

 vases of Sweet Pears, six distinct Spencer varieties, 20 sprays to 

 the vase. First prize, $15; second prize, $10; third prize, $5. 

 For private gardeners only. 



The Henry A. Dreer Prizes. — For the best vase of Florence 

 Nightingale Sweet Peas. First prize, $3; second prize, $2. For 



tlie best vase Queen Alexandra .Spencer, Sweet Peas; first prize, 

 $3; second prize, $2. For the best vase white Spencer Sweet 

 Peas; first prize, $3; second prize. .$2. 



The ilount Desert Nurseries Prizes. — For the best vase of 

 Sweet Peas, one varietj-, any color, 25 stems arranged for effect, 

 any other foliage than Sweet Pea may be used. First prize, 

 $7.50; second prize, $2.50. 



Mrs. Sutton & Son's Prize (A Silver Cup, value .$25). — For the 

 best table of Sweet Peas to be arranged on a space 4 by 3 feet 

 and not to exceed 3 feet in height. Sweet Pea foliage or Gyp- 

 sophila, or both, can be used. 



The Watkins & Simpson Prize. — For the best six vases Spencer 

 or Unwin Sweet Peas. First prize, $10. 



The American Sweet Pea Society's Prize. — For the best dis- 

 play covering 24 square feet; Sweet Pea or other foliage can be 

 used. First prize, The American Sweet Pea Society's silver 

 medal and .$25; second prize. The American Sweet Pea Society's 

 bronze medal and $15. 



The American Sweet Pea Society's Prizes. — For the best 12 

 vases of Sweet Peas, 12 varieties, 10 sprays to a vase. First 

 prize, $12; second prize, $8; third prize, $4. 



The American Sweet Pea Society's Prizes. — For the best six 

 vases of Sweet Peas, varieties, 10 sprays to a vase. First prize, 

 $6; second prize, .$4; third prize, $2. 



The American Sweet Pea Society's Prizes. — For the best three 

 vases of Sweet Peas, 3 varieties. 10 sprays to a vase. First prize, 

 $4; second prize, $2; third prize, $1. 



Sweet Peas. — Decoration for table of eight covers; glasses, cut- 

 lery and linen to be used. First prize, $25; second prize, $15; 

 third prize, $10. Exhibitors shall be allowed to use Sweet Pea 

 foliage, asparagus, smilax, Gypsophila or all. Ribbons also 

 allowed. 



Sweet Peas — Spencers. 



1st. 2nd. 3rd. 



25 sprays any white variety $4.00 .$3.00 $2.00 



25 sprays any crimson. or scarlet 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any rose or raarmine 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any yellow or buff 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any iilue 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any cerise 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any deep pink 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any cream pink 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any orange 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any lavender 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any violet or purple. 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any magenta 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any mauve 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any maroon or bronze 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any Picotee-edged 4.00 3.00 2.00 



25 sprays any striped or flaked red or rose. . 4.00 3.00 2.00 

 25 sprays any striped or flaked blue or purple 4.00 3.00 2.00 

 25 sprays any fancy (having tliree colors).. 4.00 3.00 2.00 

 25 sprays any bicolor other than picotee-edged 4.00 3.00 2.00 

 25 sprays any marbled or mottled 4.00 3.00 2.00 



For Amateurs Only. 



1st. 2nd. 



Best vase white, 12 sprays to a vase $3.00 $2.00 



Best vase pink, 12 sprays to a vase 3.00 2.00 



Best vase dark pink, 12 spraj's to a vase 3.00 2.00 



Best vase lavender. 12 sprays to a vase 3.00 2.00 



Best vase salmon or rose, 12 sprays to a vase 3.00 2.00 



Best vase crimson or scarlet, 12 sprays to a vase. . . . 3.00 2.00 



Best vase primrose, 12 sprays to a vase 3.00 2.00 



Best vase any other color, 12 s]irays to a vase 3.00 2.00 



Retailers. 



A Mantel Decoration of Sweet Peas (the mantel to be furnished 

 by the exhibitor). — First prize, offered by The American Sweet 

 Pea Society, a silver medal and $25; second prize. The American 

 Sweet Pea Society's bronze medal and $15. Only Sweet Pea 

 foliage, palms and ferns may Ije used in this class. 



A Bridal Bouquet of Sweet Peas. — The American Sweet Pea 

 Society's prizes: First prize, $10; second prize, $6. Only Sweet 

 Pea foliage or Gypsophila may be used in this class. 



A Hamper of Sweet Peas. — The American Sweet Pea Society's 

 prizes: First prize. $15; second prize, $10. Only Sweet Pea 

 foliage may be used. 



A Corsage of Sweet Peas. — The American Sweet Pea Society's 

 prizes: First prize, $6; second prize, .$3. Sweet Pea foliage or 

 Gypsophila may be used. 



Michell Special Prize for Geranium, Helen Michell. — First 

 prize, $50 in gold ; second prize. Michell's gold medal ; third prize, 

 Michell's silver medal, for the best single pot (single plant) of 

 the Geranium "Helen Michell" to be exhibited in connection with 

 The Sweet Pea show of The American Sweet Pea Society in New 

 York, end of June. 1914. 



HARRY A. BUNYAUD, Secretary, 



May 15, I9I4. 3:42 West 14th St., New York City. 



