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HORTICULTURE 



August 12, 1911 



BALTIMORE 



The Metropolis of the South 



From Robert Manning's Sketch of the History of 

 Horticulture in the United States we learn that "in 

 1823 Samuel and John Feast began cultivating trees, 

 plant? and vegetables in Baltimore, on the Frederick 

 road, and were the first to offer plants for sale in the 

 public markets of Baltimore." 



In Downing's Horticulturist, Vol. 1, No. 1, July, 

 1846, we find the following note in connection with 

 the account of the proceedings of the Massachusetts 

 Horticultural Society on February 14, 1846: 



"To Samuel Feast, Esq., of Baltimore, they have 

 given the Society's Large Gold Medal as a special premi- 

 um for that beautiful seedling Rose originated by him, 

 the Queen of the Prairies, which they consider the type 

 of a new class of Roses, and without a rival in this 

 climate for pillars, arbors, etc." Another beautiful and 

 popular rose by the same raiser 

 was the Baltimore Belle. 



Ever since those early pioneers 

 laid the foundation, Maryland 

 has more than held her own in 

 the floral line. Whether it has 

 been roses, camelias, chrysanthe- 

 mums or other flowers, Maryland 

 perfection has made many of 

 these typical in excellence. Mary- 

 land roses grace the lawns of 

 many States, and are admired by 

 legions of flower lovers, as well 

 as florists. Many beautiful roses 

 have originated on Maryland 

 soil, the result of intelligent, 

 enthusiastic study and experi- 

 ment made by nature students 

 whose fame will live long after 

 they are called to their eternal 

 flower abode. 



Among those who have pro- 

 duced roses of beauty and qual- 

 ity is John Cook of Baltimore. 

 Some of his creations are Souve- 

 nir de Wootten, Admiral Schley, 

 Marian Dingee, Cardinal, My 

 Maryland, Radiance and others. Mr. James Pentland 

 in his day was also quite a rose enthusiast, as well as an 

 extensive grower of camelias. Among the roses Mr. 

 Pentland produced and disseminated are George Pea- 

 body and Woodland Margaret. Edward Kress of Balti- 

 more, is the latest addition to the rose originators. A 

 number of handsome chrysanthemums have been raised 

 by Baltimore florists. E. A. Seidewitz a few years ago 

 introduced some fine seedlings, and Paul Binder, at one 

 time gardener for Mr. Parr of Lutherville, Md., also 

 1 some very creditable seedlings. Samuel Feast, 

 James Pentland and Robt. J. Halliday were all great 

 camelia fanciers and had large greenhouses exclusively 

 devoted to their erowing. Up to several years after the 

 war, camelias in Baltimore were the style, and graced 

 the bosom of the Baltimore belles in their evening 

 parades on the fashionable avenues. In 1880 Mr. Hal- 

 liday published a very thorough and practical treatise 

 on the culture of the camelia. The carnation Genevieve 



"MARYLAND, MY MARYLAND." 



There is no other land so fair 



As Maryland — 

 So filled with friends, so free from care 



As Maryland. 

 And none will ever seem to me 

 So good and beautiful to see" 

 For no place else can ever be — 

 Just Maryland, "My Maryland." 



From year to year all days are glad 



In Maryland. 

 'TIs only leaving makes hearts sad 



In Maryland. 

 Her women — noblest are ou earth: 

 Her men are of most sterling worth— 

 Faith, hope and loveliness gave birth 

 To Maryland. "My Maryland." 



A land of milk and honey — God 



Made Maryland; 

 The fairest sky ,the greenest sod 



Gave Maryland: 

 Then said that henceforth it should lie 

 From tyranny and famine free — 

 The home of hospitality — 



God's land, "My Maryland." 



Go where you will, stay where you may. 



In Maryland; 

 You'll wish forever there to stay. 



In Maryland; 

 From North to South, from East to Wesl 

 Of all earth lands it is most bless'd; 

 Tho it were not, I'd love it best — 

 It's Maryland. "My Maryland." 



Li i til was raised and introduced at Oakland, Md., by 

 H. Weber & Sons. 



The tendency to suburban villas has seemed to lessen 

 the interest in greenhouses in the city. At one period 

 Baltimore was famous for its conservatories attached to 

 the residences of wealthy people. Not only were flow- 

 ers raised, but immense quantities of magnificent hot 

 house grapes were produced. In those days the old 

 Horticultural Society had grand shows, and the display 

 of hot house grapes made by Messrs. Wm. T. Walters, 

 W. W. Spence, Wm. Fowler from Clifton (which was 

 then the home of Johns Hopkins and is now Clifton 

 Park), Geo. S. Brown, Jno. W. Garrett, W. H. Perot, 

 Breckenridge, Raisin and others was remarkable. 



Among the many fine estates in the vicinity of Balti- 

 more nnw are the following: "Hampton," which has 

 been in the Ridgely family for 

 ages. The present owner is Cap- 

 tain John Ridgely. This estate 

 originally comprised upwards of 

 three thousand acres. It now has 

 about one thousand acres. The 

 residence is a fine example of 

 Colonial architecture with two 

 splendid fronts. There are many 

 rare and beautiful trees, among 

 them two splendid specimens of 

 the Cedar of Lebanon. On the 

 east side are three terraces, two 

 of which are adorned with quaint 

 boxwood borders within which 

 the flowers are planted. "Up- 

 lands," the estate of Mrs. Henry 

 Barton Jacobs, is a grand place 

 with over forty acres in a won- 

 derfully well-kept lawn. The en- 

 tire tract comprises many hun- 

 dred acres. There are magnifi- 

 cent oaks and many remarkable 

 conifers. Mrs. Jacobs has many 

 greenhouses and produces rare 

 orchids in profusion. She is a 

 very liberal contributor to the 

 State horticultural shows, and "Uplands'" exhibits of 

 plants and flowers are always the attractive features. 



The country place of Wm. Lanahan near the city is 

 noted for its handsome lawn of thirty-five acres, the 

 splendid big oak trees and varied assortment of flower- 

 ing shrubs. 



Gustav Lurman, near Catonsville, has a fine Colonial 

 mansion and handsome grounds surrounding it. The 

 garden style is strictly Colonial. The conifers are 

 among the finest in the State. 



Probably one of the handsomest horticultural dis- 

 plays on private property is that on the estate of Ex- 

 Governor Warfield, and much credit is due Mr. Charles 

 Wood, its gardener. Evergreens, arbor vitaes, palms 

 and various foliage plants are placed artistically around ; 

 a box hedge surrounds the garden, and in the center is a 

 pool with rocks adorned with ferns and umbrella plants 

 which are constantly covered with spray from the foun- 

 tain which fills the pool. In the pond is a quantity of 



