THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



bition will give a new impetus to horticulture, not only in this 

 city, but throughout the country, 



Monday was rose day. And such roses as were exhibited ! In 

 the opinion of experts they excelled all previous efforts. Ameri- 

 can Beauties, great bunches of them, with their dark strong 

 foliage, filled large vases. Masses of Killarnies, both white and 

 pink, vied with the American Beauties in luxuriance. This is 

 especially true of a large vase of Killarney Queen, with stems six 

 or seven feet long and the fully expanded flower over six inches 

 across. What a sight this was ! And those who saw will never 

 forget. Among the yellow roses Lady Hillingdon was much ad- 

 mired, while Sunburst appealed to others. There were glorious 

 vases of Richmond, aglow with color. Rose day will long linger 

 in the memory of those fortunate enough to have been there. 



No one will ever forget the large group of roses displayed by 

 A. N. Pierson Inc. Such a magnificent display of this popular 

 flower was never seen before. Imagine a large pyramidal mass, 

 ten or twelve feet tall and with a greater base, topped with a 

 magnificent bunch of Killarney Queen, with hundreds of other 

 roses, yellow and white, and pink and red, and you have a picture 

 of this fine group, the admiration of all. Over twenty-two hun- 

 dred roses were used in the display, including, besides Killarney 

 Queen, great bunches of Killarney, Double Pink Killarney, Dark 

 Pink Killarney, Double White Killarney, Milady, Richmond, Mrs. 

 Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, and Mrs. Whiteford Christie- 

 Miller, with masses of Farleyense fern to heighten the effect. 



Tuesday was carnation day, and every where were groups of this 

 popular flower in all the favorite colors, ranging all the way from 

 white, through pinks and scarlet, to the deepest crimson. 



On Thursday the sweet pea held court, and this delightful 

 flower, sometimes called the " poor man's orchid," captivated all. 

 The delicacy of coloring in some of the flowers was exquisite. 

 The largest group was displayed by Wm. Sim, who had thousands 

 of this popular flower in many colors. 



The Horticultural Society of New York decided, through its 

 Council, to award medals at this exhibition, and that body on 

 February twenty-fourth, 1912, passed the following resolution: 



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