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The same award was also given Peter B. Robb for a seedling 

 Cattleya Louise, C. velutma X C. labiata. It has a bright crimson 

 lip with white edge, while the other parts of the flower are brownish 

 crimson. 



Two handsome new plants were shown by the Julius Roehrs Co. : 

 Tillandsia Duvalliana and Begonia Rex, The Marquis. The first 

 bears a paddle-shaped spike of bloom, the bracts of which are a 

 deep pink color from which protrude the characteristic flowers of 

 a deep blue color, altogether a most striking plant. 



The begonia has deep black-green leaves, shaded and mottled 

 dark pink, making a very beautiful variety. 



Besides the above special awards a First Class Certificate was 

 given to W. A. Riggs, gardener to E. A. Clark, for superior arrange- 

 ment of specimen chrysanthemum blooms in one of the Society's 

 large cliina vases. They were superior blooms, remarkably well 

 arranged, and added much to the general effect of the exhibition. 



The last exhibit of the year was made by Oakes Ames who showed 

 a well-grown plant of Cymbidium elegans, or as it was once called, 

 Cyperorchis. It is a very rare species with brownish yellow flowers 

 and crimson spotted lip; more remarkable botanically than horti- 

 culturally. 



During the year we have awarded in money prizes and gra- 

 tuities / $3557.00 



Two Society's Silver Gilt Medals 



Three Appleton Silver Gilt INIedals 



Nine Society's Silver Medals 



One Society's Bronze ]Medal 



Three Appleton Bronze iNIedals 



At an estimated value of .... . 137.00 



Total value of all awards $3694.00 



Appropriation for 1906 .... $3925.00 

 Special appropriation for Chrysanthemum 



Show 160.00 



Total appropriation .... 4085.00 

 Amount awarded 3694.00 



Unexpended balance .... $391.00 



