THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



and orange-red, with a touch of white; an earthenware center- 

 piece, filled with water, completed the design. Airs. Nathan 

 Strauss, Thos. Aitchison, gardener, was awarded the second prize, 

 and Air. W. B. Thompson, R. M. Johnston, gardener, the third. 



Another striking exhibit, not for competition, was displayed 

 by Mr. ]. R. De Lamar, inclmiing, among other fine things, three 

 superb plants of Acacia pubesccns. A gold medal was awarded 

 this display. 



The rock gardens again formed attractive features. Here A. 

 N. Pierson, Inc., was successful in winning first prize, ofifered by 

 members of The Horticultural Society of New York, and Bob- 

 bink & Atkins the second. 



The orchids were better displayed this year than last, occupy- 

 ing a more conspicuous location, their due as an important part 

 of the exhibition. The display was superb, with many choice 

 plants. A table of cut orchids, arranged for effect, decorative 

 greens permitted, table 4 feet in diameter, secured the first prize 

 in this class for Mr. D. G. Reid. The prize was offered by 

 members of The Horticultural Society of New York. 



Another large exhibit was a group of cacti and other succu- 

 lents, exhibited by the Department of Parks, Borough of Brook- 

 lyn. The Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, was also 

 represented by a large group of flowering and foliage plants, 

 among which were many fine specimens. This was awarded a 

 gold medal. 



The large carnation display was held on the opening day, 

 Thursday. On the following day came the general display of 

 sweet peas. On Saturday was the rose display. Two large 

 groups were put up by commercial growers, that shown by the 

 F. R. Pierson Co. securing the first prize, that of A. N. Pierson, 

 Inc., second. 



A large bulb display attracted much attention. Tulips, nar- 

 cissus, and hyacinths made the place gay with color. Then there 

 were forced lilies and lily-of-the-valley. Groups of azaleas and 

 rhododendrons made vivid masses of color on the main floor. 

 Cinerarias, amaryllis, primulas, cyclamens, vases of mignonette 

 and snapdragons, stocks, pansies, violets, Schizanthus, and other 



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