THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



necessitating the help of carpenters and masons, to say nothing of 

 the taste of the exhibitors themselves expressed in the planting 

 and choice of materials used. 



Flower arrangements are always interesting and as these 

 changed each day, giving new color combinations, we had the as- 

 surance, not only of fresh flowers daily, but of new interest and the 

 opportunity to study the ideas of various people as well as the 

 constructive criticism of the judges. 



Taking it as a whole the Garden Club of America had much to 

 be proud of and has reason to be gratified by the fact that they 

 have given lasting help and ideas to a great many people. 



THE MAY FLOWER EXHIBITION 



THE May Exhibition held at the Museum of Natural History, 

 although not largely participated in, was at least instrumental 

 in bringing out some exhibits of more than ordinary interest. 



The outstanding feature was the Calceolarias of which there 

 were five dozen pots shown, and they made a colorful display. 

 Every exhibit was highly meritorious and found favor with the 

 visiting public which rarely sees this flower: 



Many flowering Tulips in great variety were the next most 

 attractive feature and it was noted that many visitors scrutinized 

 them closely in making selections of varieties they fancied. 



In regard to these and in future displays of any flower in 

 large variety, some better method should be devised of informing 

 the public. The labels attached to each variety in accordance with 

 rule 2 are quite inadequate as only those in the front portion of the 

 exhibit can be seen and read. 



It would be much better, and really helpful, if the names of all 

 the varieties included in the exhibit could be plainly written upon 

 a suitable card numbered in seriation, the vases just numbered to 

 correspond to the card number, which card should be affixed to 

 the table or a proper holder in the front of the exhibit. 



Hydrangeas, Canterbury Bells and Pelargoniums were also 

 shown in well flowered specimens. 



In special exhibits those most noteworthy were a fine display 



