THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK 



stable took first for eighteen yellow with Sunburst, Mr. Samuel 

 Untermyer second. For a vase of fifty assorted roses, arranged 

 for eflfect, the first prize went to Miss C. A. Bliss. 



In the carnation classes for commercial growers the compe- 

 tition was not keen. The Cottage Gardens Co. took first for fifty 

 white with Matchless. This vase also won the sweepstakes prize 

 for the best vase of fifty. The Cottage Gardens Co. also took 

 first for fifty Winsor shade with Mrs. C. W. Ward, and fifty 

 Lawson shade with Vivid. A sport of Mrs. Ward also gave them 

 the diploma for a new variety not in commerce. 



In the non-commercial classes Mr. G. G. Mason took first for 

 eighteen white carnations with Alma Ward, Mrs. W. D. Guthrie 

 second. This exhibit of Mr. Mason also took the sweepstakes 

 prize for the best vase of eighteen. Mr. G. G. Mason also took 

 firsts for eighteen each, in Enchantress shade with Enchantress 

 Supreme, in Lawson shade with Mrs. C. W. Ward, in scarlet with 

 Beacon, and in white ground, variegated, with Benora. The sec- 

 onds were won by Miss C. A. Bliss in the Enchantress shade, 

 scarlet and white ground, variegated, and by Mrs. F. A. Con- 

 stable in the Lawson shade. Miss C. A. Bliss took first prize in 

 the Winsor shade with Rose Pink Enchantress. For eighteen 

 crimson, the first prize went to Mr. John J. Riker. 



The classes for foliage and decorative plants were well repre- 

 sented, the notable exception being the palms which were few in 

 number. There were three excellent groups of stove and green- 

 house plants. The first prize was won by Mr. Samuel Unter- 

 myer with a very artistic arrangement. Mr. W. B. Thompson, 

 Yonkers, X. Y., R. M. Johnston, superintendent, was awarded the 

 second prize. A third group was exhibited by Mrs. F. A. Con- 

 stable, and was of such merit that the exhibition committee de- 

 cided to award to it a special third prize. 



The Julius Roehrs Co. took first prize for six pairs of bay trees, 

 and also for an exhibit of conifers. The first prize for a specimen 

 of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was won by Messrs. Sidney and 

 Ausiten Colgate, Orange, N. J., Wm. Reid, gardener. Mr. W. B. 

 Thompson was awarded the first prize for a specimen of Begonia, 

 any other variety, for a large plant showing a high state of culti- 

 vation. The only palm exhibited was Plioenix Roebelinii, entered 



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