THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



must be the effort in the future to equal, let alone surpass, this 

 great show of 191 1. 



The arrangement of the exhibits was well conceived and carried 

 out. The perplexing problem of the commercial and non-com- 

 mercial elements was admirably handled. The former element 

 was given ample space for their exhibits, but were required to 

 pay for the privilege. This feature of the exhibition was so 

 arranged as not to detract in the least from the harmony and 

 beauty of the flower exhibits, and yet added much to the general 

 interest. The whole basement floor was allotted to a trade ex- 

 hibit. Here could be seen all the latest advances in green-house 

 construction, methods of heating, devices for spraying, and the 

 thousand and one other things of a mechanical nature which go 

 to make a success of horticulture. 



The main floor was given up exclusivcl}" to displays of plants 

 and flowers, these being so arranged that vistas disclosed still 

 other objects of beauty to lead one on. Rich groups of foliage 

 plants, masses of bulbous plants, alive with color, rose gardens, 

 and many other examples of the cultivator's art were on every 

 side. 



The exhibition was not only an artistic but a financial success 

 as well, the people of Boston attesting their ap]~)reciation by turn- 

 ing out in crowds to its support. This evidences a real love for 

 flowers. For many years an active organization, the Massachu- 

 setts Horticultural Society has kept horticulture constantly before 

 the people, thus fostering a love and sentiment for flowers in that 

 community. This was not the only element which contributed to 

 success. Able business management and careful plaiming months 

 ahead must not be forgotten. The Committee on the National 

 Flower Show of the Society of American Florists and Orna- 

 mental Horticulturists have worked unceasingly. Of this com- 

 mittee Mr. F. R. Pierson was chairman, and much is due to his 

 untiring efforts. Mr. Pierson is chairman of our own Council, 

 so that the Horticultural Society of New York feels a near interest 

 in the jrreat success of the Second National Flower Show. 



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