THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



The premiums for a group of stove and greenhouse plants, ar- 

 ranged for effect, have also been increased over those of last year. 

 This applies also to bay trees and to specimen palms. It is hoped 

 that these increased premiums will bring out a stronger competi- 

 tion in these classes. Artistic groups of stove and greenhouse 

 plants form one of the most attractive features at exhibitions of 

 this kind. 



In the orchid classes emphasis has been placed upon plants in 

 bloom rather than upon cut flowers, as the former make a much 

 better showing. 



We want to make this exhibition better even than that of last 

 year, and if we all put our shoulder to the wheel and push this 

 can be done. 



EXHIBITIONS 



These were held in the Museum building. New York Botanical 

 Garden, on Saturdays and Sundays during May, June and August, 

 one each month, that for July being omitted. They were free 

 to the public, and were open on Saturdays from 2 to 5 and on 

 Sundays from 10 to 5. They have been well attended, espe- 

 cially on Sundays. At the close of the exhibitions such flowers 

 as were in good condition were given to hospitals and other like 

 institutions. 



May 



The exhibition for this month was held on May 9 and 10. 

 Prizes were offered for both cut flowers and plants. Among the 

 former were herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, tulips, narcissus, 

 wild flowers, and orchids. Among plants premiums were offered 

 for pelargoniums and calceolarias. 



The first prize for a collection of the flowers of herbaceous 

 plants went to Mrs. L. S. Chanler, Tuxedo Park, N. Y., E. Wil- 

 son, gardener. This was a most interesting collection, including 

 a number of alpine forms. The first prize for a collection of the 

 flowers of shrubs and trees went to Mr. G. D. Barron, Rye, N. Y., 

 Jas. Linane, gardener. Mr. Barron also took the first prize for a 

 collection of narcissus flowers, Mrs. Chanler second. A collec- 



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