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March 17, 1910. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



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Knccimcu Dendroblum noblle, W. A. Manda 

 urat Lager & Hurrell second. 



Soeclmen Dendroblum Wardlanum, W. A. Man- 

 da. first. Julius Boehrs Co. second. 



Among the miscellaneous exhibits were : 

 New crotons, from J. Koehrs Co.; For- 

 mosa lilies, from H. C. Steinhoff; Far- 

 leyense, valley, Killarney and My Mary- 

 land from A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, 

 Conn.; specimen Bostons, from F. E. 

 Pierson Co.; new violet, from Thos. De- 

 voy's Son, Poughkeepsie ; Alma Ward, 

 Mrs. C. W. Ward and new seedling car- 

 nation, from Cottage Gardens Co. 



Business Sessions. 



The annual business meeting of the 

 Rose Society was scheduled for Wednes- 

 day evening, March 16, at the American 

 Museum of Natural History, but was 

 postponed to 10 a. m. next day, when it 

 was called to order by President Poehl- 

 mann, of Chicago. While the attendance 

 was not extremely large, it was rather 

 better than has usually been the case at 

 meetings of the society. All the regulars 

 were there and many rose growers from 

 the great producing section around New 

 York who have not been present since 

 the society last met in that city. After 

 brief introductory remarks. President 

 Poehlmann presented his annual address, 

 which was as follows: 



President Poehlmann's Address. 



It affords me great pleasure to ad- 

 dress this large gathering, which may 

 be safely considered the backbone of our 

 society; also those members of the Hor- 

 ticultural Society of New York who are 

 willing and anxious to assist us, as is 

 attested by their presence. 



Through the courtesy of the trustees 

 of the American Museum of Natural 

 History, we meet here in eleventh an- 

 nual convention. With the hearty coop- 

 eration of the Horticultural Society of 

 this city, we have made it a success. 



Necessarily much of the preliminary 

 work devolved upon a few members of 

 the executive staff living within easy dis- 

 tance, headed by that able leader, Frank 

 E. Pierson; our untiring secretary, Ben- 

 jamin Hammond, and Joseph Manda, 

 manager of the show. Many absentees 

 would gladly be present, but for various 

 reasons, principally lack of time, must 

 forego the pleasure and be contented to 

 wait for the reports as transmitted 

 through the trade papers. These have 

 all been largely instrumental in spread- 

 ing the news, have made faithful reports 

 of whatever has occurred, and deserve 

 the thanks of this society. 



It has been suggested that greater in- 

 terest in our society would manifest itself 

 if it were possible to hold our annual 

 meetings and exhibitions in conjunction 

 with the American Carnation Society. 

 This would undoubtedly be true. One 

 could not possibly detract from the other. 

 The scheme ought to be carried through, 

 as it will unquestionably lead to good re- 

 sults and show a large saving of time 

 and money. Cooperation would certainly 

 make for a much larger exhibit and bet- 

 ter attendance. The idea is not to in- 

 corporate the two bodies into one, but 

 for each to remain individually itself. 

 It is not to the number of societies that 

 many florists object, but they find it im- 

 practicable to attend so many different 

 meetings and exhibitions. This is a ques- 

 tion requiring further consideration. 



Today's exhibition speaks for itself. 

 Nine days less than a year ago we 

 thought that we had the best display of 

 roses at Buffalo. How does our show 

 today compare with it? The spirit of 



Joseph Manda. 



(Manafrer of the Rose and Sprine Exhibition at New York this week.) 



the times must be with us. It permits 

 of no backsliding, but is ever for ad- 

 vancement. Credit is due to those who 

 constantly strive to outdo their previous 

 efforts and who have brought forth their 

 product for your inspection and judg- 

 ment. 



Eose culture is increasing rapidly in 

 all sections of the country. The demand 

 from the south and west is fast increas- 

 ing. New roses of merit are eagerly 

 sought. The field is constantly widening. 

 Millions of blooms are produced where 

 ten years ago there were so many thou- 

 sands. It is indeed a growing business 

 without a limit. 



It is not necessary to dwell at length 

 on the aims of the society. Preeminently 

 it stands for the advancement and dis- 

 tribution of the rose, as expressed in its 

 desire to place "A Eose in Every Home 

 and a Bush in Every Garden." How 

 well this is being accomplished can be 

 told by figures showing the an-iaal sales 

 •of rose plants running well into millions. 



New insecticides have greatly lessened 

 the evils of insect pests. Chemical fer- 

 tilizers, as they are becoming better un- 

 derstood, are being more generally used, 

 while the good cattle manure is becom- 

 ing scarcer and each year harder to ob- 

 tain. Bulletins issued by the nitrate 

 agencies contain valuable information to 

 florists regarding the - use of chemical 

 fertilizer. 



Our program provides for a number 

 of essays which I am sure will be of high 

 merit, and hold your attention. 



We gladly welcome new members to 



our ranks. The secretary will be glad 

 to furnish information as to terms of 

 membership. 



I want to take this opportunity to 

 thank everyone who has been instru- 

 mental in furthering the work of this 

 exhibition on behalf of the American 

 Eose Sgwety, 



I Jfave made my address brief because 

 so much matter of value has already been 

 published that little remains to be added. 



Secretary's Report. 



Secretary Benjamin Hammond pre- 

 sented a report which showed increasing 

 interest in the society, both in the trade 

 and among the amateurs. Part of the 

 increased interest he credited to the so- 

 ciety's medals. Last year the permanent 

 fund passed $3,000. ' * The income of the 

 society has been above its regular outgo, 

 but that is not saying much, because the 

 prizes offered regularly each year run up 

 to quite a sum and a year ago a number 

 of gentlemen made up this amount sepa- 

 rate from other support. 



"The society owes much, especially to 

 ex-President Simpson, Harry 0. May, 

 F. E. Pierson and the executive commit- 

 tee, for detail work in doing the many 

 things required for such an exhibition. 

 The American Eose Society is especially 

 favored with many workers who freely 

 serve for the general success, 



"The Florists' Society of Indiana has 

 filed a request for the annual exhibition 

 to go to Indianapolis in 1912, following 



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