THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



the Museum building, New York Botanical Garden, on Satur- 

 days and Sundays, the remainder at the American Museum of 

 Natural History on Saturdays, with the exception of that for 

 November. This action on the part of the two institutions is 

 fully appreciated by the society, which herewith expresses its 

 thanks for this courtesy. The following is a list of the exhibi- 

 tions, detailed accounts of which appear in the Journal as fol- 

 lows : May and June, in the July issue ; July, August, and Septem- 

 ber in the October issue ; November in the issue for January ; 

 January, February, and March in the issue for April. 



May II and 12, 1912. Held in connection with the annual 

 meeting of the society. 



May 25 and 26, 1912. A special exhibition at which Mr. T. A. 

 Havemeyer made a large exhibit of lilacs. 



June 8 and 9, 1912. The largest summer exhibition ever held 

 by the society. Roses and peonies were the features. 



June 29 and 30, 1912. It was decided to hold the exhibition 

 normally scheduled for July at this time. 



August 31 and September i, 19 12. This was the gladiolus 

 show, at which large quantities of this popular flower were 

 exhibited. 



September 28 and 29, 1912. The main exhibits were dahlias 

 and asters. 



November i to 5, 191 2, Friday to Tuesday. The fall exhib- 

 ition, held as usual at the American Museum of Natural History 

 by permission of the trustees of that institution. Ninety-four 

 members contributed to the special fund necessary to defray 

 prizes and other expenses connected with this exhibition. The 

 first evening was devoted especially to a private view for mem- 

 bers of the society. Museum, and affiliated organizations. The 

 attendance at the previous fall show, at that time thought large, 

 was greatly exceeded this year, totaling 130,287, of which number 

 90,769 visited the exhibition on Sunday. This is not only the 

 record attendance for this society, but also for the Museum, the 

 previous record of about 60,000 on a Sunday being at the tuber- 

 culosis exhibit some years ago. 



January 25, 1913. Schedule prepared primarily for orchids 

 and carnations. 



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