THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



dahlia and its environment. Dr. Rnsby has traveled extensively 

 in the elevated regions of Ad^exico, where the dahlia finds its home, 

 and described the environment and peculiar surroundings of this 

 plant. 



Mr. P. W. Popp, an expert dahlia grower, followed Dr. Rusby 

 with a talk upon the present day methods of culture. Mr. Popp 

 raises some of the finest dahlias grown in this part of the country, 

 and his talk, along practical lines, was listened to with much in- 

 terest. A discussion followed, participated in by Mr. Cottam, Mr. 

 Lager, Mr. Head, Dr. Southwick, Dr. Britton, and others. 



The meeting adourned at 4 P.M. 



George V. Nash, 



Secretary. 



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