THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



dertake exhibits of this nature, illustrating gardens of other 

 types, such, for example, as bulb gardens and rockeries. 



The display of table decorations was one of the prominent fea- 

 tures of the show. No such display had ever been seen in this 

 city before. There were three separate groups. The display on 

 Friday, March 19, was limited to hotels only. The prize was a 

 silver cup, valued at $100, offered by The Horticultural Society 

 of New York. An illustration of the prize-winning table, deco- 

 rated by the Holland House, is here reproduced. There were 

 seven entries in this class. The tables were set for twelve, the 

 table and accessories supplied by the exhibitors. 



The table decorations for sweet peas exclusively were displayed 

 on Saturday, March 20, and were limited to private growers. 

 There were five competitors, the first prize being won by The 

 Wayside, Convent, N. J., the second by Thomas Nathan Strauss, 

 Esq., of Mamaroneck, N. Y. The first prize was oft'ered by 

 Mr. Frederic R. Newbold. 



The third display of table decorations was on Monday, March 

 22, also limited to private growers. The tables were set for eight, 

 the table furnished by the flower show management, and the ac- 

 cessories supplied by the exhibitors. Any flowers but sweet peas 

 were allowed. Nine entries were made. The first prize was won 

 by A. Lewisohn, Esq., John Canning, superintendent. This was 

 an exquisite design. The center piece was tall with a slender 

 support, carrying the dainty decoration well above the line of 

 vision. The flowers used in this were acacias, Mrs. Ward roses, 

 and Dendrohium IVardianum. The base of the vase was con- 

 cealed with loose sprays of the same flowers, and these were also 

 used in the bouquets. The winner of the second prize in this com- 

 petition was W. B. Thompson, Esq., R. W. Johnston, gardener. 

 In this the center piece was also tall, made up of individual flower 

 holders, in which were PJialaenopsis, Schizaiithns to match in 

 color, and Adiantum. The standard was decorated with primulas, 

 resembling the color of the PJialaenopsis, the base being concealed 

 by a loose mass of Schizanthus, Phalaenopsis amahilis, and Adian- 

 tum. Loose sprays of Selaginclla marked irregular lines on the 

 cloth, connecting the four bouquets. Special prizes were awarded 

 to other tables as follows : Mrs. Nathan Strauss, Thos. Aitchison, 



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