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Vol. I, No. 6 Quanerly JANUARY, 1911 By subscription, $1.00 per year 



THE EXHIBITION OF LAST FALL 



The annual fall exhibition of the society was held at the Amer- 

 ican Museum of Natural History November 9 to 13. The open- 

 ing occurred on the evening of Wednesday with a private view 

 for the members of the society, the museum, and affiliated organi- 

 zations. The exhibition remained open to the public the rest of 

 the week, both day and evening, and on the afternoon of Sunday. 

 The attendance was large, especially on Sunday. 



The foyer and the halls radiating therefrom were filled with 

 flowers and plants. In the foyer were displa}-ed the palms, ferns, 

 groups of foliage and decorative plants, and the large bush and 

 standard chrysanthemums. In the hall to the north were the 

 orchids, occupying several tables, in the west hall the chrysan- 

 themum blooms of all kinds, and in the east hall the roses and 

 carnations. 



The strike of the express drivers, then at its height, interfered 

 greatly with the exhibition, as it was impossible for those living at 

 a distance to secure transportation for large specimens. Those 

 living in and near the city could transport their material bv pri- 

 vate conveyance, and many did so. All during the morning of 

 the opening day exhibits arrived by automobile and private wagons, 

 while many of the smaller exhibits were brought in bv hand. The 

 interest thus manifested in the success of the exhibition was very 

 encouraging. 



The chrysanthemum, of course, took a place of prominence, 



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