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Whitman and Edward J. Mitten; P. stellata from W. Whitman; 

 and P. obconica from W. Whitman and Edward A. Clark. 



There were also cinerarias from Mrs. J. L. Gardner and various 

 exhibitors showed Indian azaleas, cyclamens, freesias, Roman 

 hyacinths, and polyanthus narcissus. 



H. Huebner of Groton made a beautiful display of winter-flower- 

 ing snapdragons for which he was awarded Honorable Mention; 

 Mrs. Oliver Ames, some well-grown Euphorbia fuhjens; A. H. Mc- 

 Kay, gardener to E. A. Clark, was awarded a Cultural Certificate 

 for some well-grown Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; Messrs. Knight 

 and Struck of New York received Honorable Mention for a neat 

 display of Erica codonoides; and Mrs. E. M. Gill had a seasonable 

 display of cut flowers. 



The Spring Exhibition. 



The regular Spring Show, March 22-24, was up to the average. 

 The main attraction, however, was the Messrs. Farquhar's Italian 

 Garden which had been running one week before the Spring Show 

 opened. It was continued a week longer and was maintained in 

 good condition up to the close. 



Some of the plants at the opening were in bud, developing during 

 the show, and were at their best towards the end. To watch the 

 development of these was one of the most interesting features of the 

 exhibition. It was a pretty picture and showed the highest artistic 

 skill in arrangement, in the blending of colors, and particularly in 

 perspective. 



A large painting of an Italian villa and garden at the end of the 

 hall carried one for a long distance beyond. Still pools with ap- 

 propriate plants suitably arranged gave a picturesque charm, 

 reflecting the bordering plants and flowers. A very important 

 feature was the surrounding balconies with the so-called hanging 

 gardens which with winding paths lent added interest and beauty, 

 enabling the visitor to obtain a good view of the flower beds, pools, 

 and fountains in the center of the garden, and statuary appro- 

 priately placed gave reality to the scene. 



The following is a list of the plants used in the construction of the 

 Italian Garden: 



