158 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM 



tions will put on permanent record the doings of our 

 day and time. Especially valuable is its last report 

 containing a list of nearly 3000 varieties of Chrysanthe- 

 mums with name of raiser and introducer ; if imported, 

 with date of introduction., and of distribution. Besides 

 this, committees of the society pass judgment upon new 

 varieties submitted, and, if worthy, award certificates 

 to the same. In short, the society is working on 

 broad, general lines for the common good of all inter- 

 ested, and making history that future generations will 

 justly appreciate. 



