REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN'S 

 GARDENS. 



By Henry Saxton Adams, Chairman. 



The annual exhibition of the products of children's gardens, 

 held at Horticultural Hall on Saturday and Sunday, September 1st 

 and 2nd, 1917, was the largest ever held in our halls, filling as it did 

 not only the large and small exhibition halls but also the lecture 

 hall. One well remembers the time when our first exhibition only 

 filled a portion of the small exhibition hall. We have watched the 

 growth of the exhibits from year to year with a great deal of interest 

 and have wondered whether it would be possible some time to fill 

 all of the halls. This year it was accomplished, all available space 

 being occupied. 



It is well to again call attention to the fact that not only have 

 our exhibits grown in size but also in the quality of the products 

 exhibited, comparing favorably with the regular exhibitions of the 

 Society. The number of exhibitors has also increased from year 

 to year and we feel very sure that the result of our work will not 

 only encourage many children to become successful gardeners but 

 will, also ultimately encourage them to become active members of 

 the Society. 



The appropriations for prizes were the same as the previous year, 

 namely, $350.00, of which $200.00 was given by the State for the 

 encouragement of agriculture among children and in addition 

 $50.00 was given by interested friends making a total of $400.00 all 

 of which" was awarded to the various exhibitors. 



It may be interesting to print here the news item which appeared 

 in the Florists' Exchange on September 8, 1917. 



Children's Garden Exhibition. 



The exhibition at Horticultural Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 

 and 2 was the most interesting exhibition held in Boston for some time. 

 The three exhibition halls were filled and the quality of the exhibits far 



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