THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



tendance being large, with representatives from many parts of 

 the United States and Canada. The headquarters at Newburgh 

 were at the Palatine Hotel, in New York City at the Hotel Astor. 

 The membership registration was 72, which, with the guests, made 

 a total attendance of about 150. 



On Monday evening a meeting of the association was held in 

 the Y. M. C. A. building at Newburgh. The Mayor delivered a 

 hearty address of welcome, followed by another address by Park 

 Commissioner Belknap. President Richards made an appropriate 

 response in the name of the association. After the transaction 

 of certain business, a most interesting paper on the work and life 

 of Andrew Jackson Downing was read by Prof. F. A. Waugh, of 

 Amherst, Mass. Pie made the " father of landscape gardening 

 in America " a real personage to many of us. This was followed 

 by a paper on " The Preservation of Natural Woodlands under 

 Park Conditions," by Mr. Ogelsby Paul, landscape gardener, 

 Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Mr. Paul was unable to be pres- 

 ent on account of illness, so Mr. H. W. Merkel consented to read 

 the paper. 



Tuesday was a day of sight-seeing. An early morning visit 

 to Mt. Beacon, famous in Revolutionary times, started the day. 

 This lies across the river, and from it a magnificent view of the 

 Hudson and its valley is obtained. This was followed by a drive 

 in automobiles through the city, visiting its important points, both 

 historical and horticultural, including the home of Downing. At 

 the close of this inspection the party proceeded in autos to Tuxedo 

 Park, about twenty-five miles distant, where they were enter- 

 tained at luncheon by Mrs. E. H. Harriman, at the Tuxedo Inn. 

 After luncheon a drive through Tuxedo Park was enjoyed by all. 

 On the return a visit was paid to the estate of Mrs. Harriman at 

 Arden. This is located on the top of the mountain and commands 

 a magnificent view of the valley. It is reached by a tortuous road 

 which afifords many views of the peaceful valley below. The 

 autos were furnished by Mr. W. H. Coldwell, one of the park com- 

 missioners in Newburgh and his many friends. Mr. Coldwell 

 and his associates were indefatigable in their endeavors to make 

 all feel at home and to give each and every one a royal time. 

 That they succeeded fully in this would be attested by all who 

 were fortunate enough to be present at this memorable gathering. 



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