214 horticulturist's rule-book. 



trace of bitterness appear to the taste, discount 1 point ; should 

 this be fairly defined^ discount 2 points ; if pronounced^ dis- 

 count 5 points, and if strong, 10 points. 



5. flower scores. 



Chrysanthemum Scales of the Massachusetts Horti- 

 cultural Society. — 1. Size and form of plants, 25 ; size of 

 bloom, 20 ; general effect, 30 ; foliage, 25. 



2. Size and form of plant, 40 ; size of bloom, 30 ; foliage, 30. 



Newport Chrysanthemum Scale. — Size of bloom and 

 quality, 30 ; size of plants, 30 ; foliage, 20 ; distinctness of 

 form and color, 10 ; general effect, 10. 



F. Schuyler Mathew's Scale for the Judgment of 

 Excellence in Floral Design. — Adaptability to purpose, 

 35 ; color harmony, 25 ; composition, 25 ; excellence of 

 material, 15. 



Chicago Scale for Floral Arrangement. — Adaptability 

 for purpose intended, 45 ; arrangement and effect, 35 ; quantity 

 of material, 20. 



H. H. Battles' Scale for Floral Designs (50 points). — 

 Color, general effect, grace, practicability, quality of flowers, 

 each 10. 



