THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



Mrs. R. H. Pearson was the chrysanthemum used in the pro- 

 duction of the two yellow mound-shaped plants ; Miss Elvia 

 Scoville was employed in one of the white mound-shaped plants, 

 while Lady Lydia was used in the other; the pink mound-shaped 

 plant was Wells' Late Pink; another mound-shaped plant was of 

 the bronze Greycourt ; for the Anemone bush plant Emma was 

 used; the standard and the column were yellow, both of Mrs. 

 R. H. Pearson. This group of eleven plants won the Society's 

 silver cup valued at one hundred dollars. 



The orchid display was not as extensive as usual, owing largely 

 to the closing of private places. There was, however, a good 

 exhibit of this attractive and popular flower which always appeals 

 to the public. Especially noteworthy was the large display of cut 

 bloows of Cypripediwn insigne Sanderae, some three hundred 

 flowers, made by Mr. J. A. Manda, of West Orange, N. J. These 

 were tastefully arranged with appropriate greens, and the delicate 

 harmony of pale green and white was very pleasing. The com- 

 petitive exhibit of Messrs. Lager & Hurrell, of Summit, N. J„ 

 contained many valuable and rare plants. There was also a 

 display of orchids by the Julius Roehrs Co., of Rutherford, N. 

 J., but not for competition. 



While the quantity of cut chrysanthemum blooms was less 

 than last year, especially in the large show types, the quality was 

 excellent. There were few cut roses and carnations. A new rose 

 "Premier" was exhibited by Mr. C. H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., 

 and was awarded a silver medal. 



There were three groups of vegetables, arranged for effect; 

 these attracted much attention. 



Perhaps the exhibit which attracted the most attention was that 

 made by Mrs. Geo. D. Pratt of the products of the Glen Cove 

 Dehydrating Kitchen. Mrs. Pratt personally installed the ex- 

 hibit, and was present a large part of the time explaining it to a 

 greatly interested and appreciative audience. The display com- 

 prised dehydrated vegetables and fruits in glass jars; and also 

 the method of preserving these in paraffin-lined paper bags. 

 There was always an attentive group about this exhibit, which 

 was of a distinct educational value. The exhibition committee 

 awarded it a special prize of a silver medal. 



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