THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



more effective than Niobe uiidiilafa z'aricgata, planted as an 

 edging to paths or beds. Where a mass of deep green foHage 

 is desired. Niobc undulaia and N. coernlca are desirable ; or if a 

 gray green is wished, Niobc Sicboldiana or its close relative A''. 

 Fortunei should not be forgotten. The plants spread rapidly, and 

 delight in a deep rich soil, free from soggy conditions, and are 

 impartial to the bright sun or part shade. Masses of them 

 planted in the corner of a garden or in recesses in a herbaceous 

 border are very effective. They may be readily propagated by 

 division of the old plants, the new ones soon developing into 

 masses rivaling those from which they were taken. They may 

 also be readily grown from seed, which some of them produce 

 freely. It is desirable, however, that the seed be sown soon after 

 collecting, as it does not keep well. 



All of the species in cultivation are perfectly hardy in the 

 latitude of New York, recjuiring no protection whatever, making 

 them especially desirable for a herbaceous border, where per- 

 manency is a great desideratum. 



PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY 



July i, 1911 



A meeting of the society was held on Saturday, July i, 191 1, in 

 the Museum building. New York Botanical Garden, at 3 40 P. M., 

 Dr. Britton presiding. 



The minutes of the meeting of June 10, 191 1, were read and 

 approved. 



Professor H. Fairfield Osborn, having accepted the invitation 

 of the Council, was approved for annual membership by that 

 body, and his name referred to the society for action. 



The following persons applied for annual membership, were ap- 

 proved by the Council, and their names referred to the society 

 for action : 



Chas. H. Plump, Wm. Tricker, John Lewis Childs. 



The secretary was instructed to cast an affirmative ballot for the 

 election of all of the above. This was done and the persons 

 declared elected. 



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