THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



Secretary of the Horticultural Society of New York, has edited 

 its Journal and taken a prominent part in its exhibitions. 



His contributions to the literature of Botany and of Horti- 

 culture number over i8o titles, the most extensive being his con- 

 tributions of descriptions of grasses to "North American 

 Flora," and his successive annual reports as Head Gardener of 

 the New York Botanical Garden published in its Bulletin ; his 

 writings cover a very v/ide range of plant knowledge. 



He is commemorated in Botany by the genus NasJiia of the 

 Verbena Family, dedicated to him by Dr. Millspaugh, and by 

 several species of West Indian and Floridian plants, first made 

 known by his exploration work. 



N. L. Britton. 



Extract from the Minutes of the Scientific Directors of 



THE New York Botanical Garden at their Meeting of 



October 8, 1921. 



Whereas: Mr, George Valentine Nash, for many years 

 Head Gardener of the New York Botanical Garden, died on 

 July 15th, 1921. 



Resolved: That the Scientific Directors of the New York 

 Botanical Garden deeply deplore the loss of a highly esteemed 

 and much beloved associate. 



Resolved: That the foregoing preamble and resolution be 

 entered upon the minutes of the Directors, printed in the Garden 

 Journal, and that a copy be sent to his bereaved family. 



Resolution Adopted by the Directors of the Horticul- 

 tural Society of New York : 



The members of the Horticultural Society of New York re- 

 gret having to record the death of Mr, George V. Nash, who for 

 a number of years did such efficient work as Secretary, in keeping 

 the records, and editing the publication, and we herewith wish to 

 express our appreciation of his services in building up the Society, 

 arranging for the scientific lectures, and the able manner in which 

 he conducted the numerous exhibitions. 



We wish also to convey to Mrs. George V. Nash and family, 

 our sincere sympathy, and direct that this resolution be entered 

 upon the minutes of the Society and that a copy be sent to Mrs. 

 Nash. 



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