THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



of everybody. Enclosed in a fence of white, with a wind-mill as 

 its central figure, it looked like a real bit of Holland. To add to 

 its attractiveness there was, as attendant, a picturesque little Dutch 

 maiden, in native costume, to answer questions. The whole con- 

 ception was artistic and its presentation was excellent — the groups 

 of evergreens, the masses of color of the tulips and dafifodils, 

 making of the whole a charming picture. 



xA.t the head of the stairway was a striking group exhibited by 

 Mrs. H. Darlington, of Mamaroneck, N. Y., arranged by the gar- 

 dener Mr. P. W. Popp. Mr. Popp has before shown his artistic 

 talents in this direction, and his efifort this year indicated that he 

 is still an adept in this work. 



Another feature of interest in these war times was the " war 

 garden " of vegetables exhibited by 'Mr. George J. Gould, of 

 Lakehurst. A white fence enclosed an area of some 900 square 

 feet, and in this was brought together a collection of nearly 

 twenty-five varieties of vegetables. It made a strong appeal to 

 all. 



The rose gardens, as usual, came in for a great share of atten- 

 tion. There were two of these, one by F. R. Pierson, and the 

 other by A. W. Pierson, Inc.. to each of which was awarded a 

 gold medal. 



The table decorations were again a favorite with the public. 

 On Saturday, March 16, the competition for orchid decorations 

 was held. The first prize was won by Mr. Thos. Aitchison, of 

 Mamaroneck, N. Y., the second by ]\Irs. P. Boettger. The gen- 

 eral table decorations, not restricted to any one flower, were 

 staged on Tuesday, March 19. Of the seven who entered this 

 competition, Mr. Thos. Aitchison captured first prize, and Mr. 

 R. J. Carey, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J., second. The other 

 entries were of great merit, and it was with considerable dif- 

 ficulty that the judges arrived at a final decision. The sweet pea 

 table decorations were staged on Wednesday, March 20. Mr. R. 

 J. Carey won first prize, Mrs. Chas. Bradley, Convent, N. J., sec- 

 ond, and Mr. Thos. Aitchison, third. 



The above were all for private growers. There was also a 

 class for commercial men, limited to hotel men only. In this the 

 Hotel Chatham won the silver cup. 



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