THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



while section I performed the same service for commercial grow- 

 ers. On long tables in the gallery was a superb display of hya- 

 cinths, narcissus and tulips by private growers. 



Sections J and K included exhibits of orchid plants, for private 

 and commercial grows respectively. The orchid display was 

 notable, one of the finest ever given in the city. Among the 

 private growers I\Ir. Clement Moore took a prominent place with 

 extensive exhibits, securing a number of first prizes. Among the 

 commercial growers the Julius Roehrs Co. took first prize for a 

 collection of lOO plants in variety, arranged for effect. There 

 were many superb specimens in this collection, not only well- 

 grown plants, but many rare species and hybrids. 



Sections L and ^M were for cut orchids. Mr. ]\Ioore was again 

 a prominent first-prize winner here, among the prizes being a 

 silver cup for the best display of 25 vases. 



The displays of roses were made with the cooperation and under 

 the management of the American Rose Society. Sections N to 

 Q comprised the rose exhibits. There were large displays in pots 

 or tubs. Among these was a magnificent collection of rambler 

 roses, including some new seedlings, by Air. M. H. Walsh, of 

 Woods Hole, Mass. Excellent specimens of old-time favorites, 

 such as Hiawatha, Dorothy Perkins. Lady Gay, were among these, 

 and none of them was more striking or more attractive than 

 Hiawatha. It was a glowing spot of color. 



Monday, the 23d, was rose day, when the cut blooms were 

 exhibited. There was a glorious display of all the old time favo- 

 rites, and of some new ones. They were shown in the gallery and 

 were a great center of attraction. Exquisite blooms of Killarney, 

 both pink and white, of Killarney Queen, and of the latest sport 

 from this popular rose, Killarney Brilliant, intense in color, were 

 there. Sunburst and Lady Hillingdon were the striking yellows. 

 Great masses of American Beauty made fragrant the air with 

 their rich perfume. My Alaryland added its charm, and many 

 others went to make this one of the most notable displays of cut 

 roses ever seen in this city. 



Tuesday, the 24th, was carnation day. The exhibits were made 

 with the cooperation and under the management of the American 

 Carnation Society. They were given the place of honor on the 



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