\^ 1 BULLETIN 



HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 



OF STATEN ISLAND 



MARCH 1927 



This Society aims to unite all persons, without regard 

 to sex, occupation or profession, who feel an interest in 

 flower culture,. to arrange exhibits of flowers, and to work 

 together in a spirit of cooperation, to the end that public 

 taste may be stimulated, and our homes made more 

 attractive and beautiful. 



FLOWER SHOWS 



ROSES: June 18, 19, 20 



Mrs. A. A. Rottrnann, Chairman Mrs. J. A. Franklin 



Mrs. F. C. Townsend Mrs. C. A. Ingalls 



Mrs. Joseph B. Handy 



GLADIOLI AND OTHER FLOWERS: August 20, 21 and 22 



N. F. Macdonald, Chairman Albert C. Fach 



Mrs. W. E. Birmingham Mrs. C. % D. Potte- 



J. M. Vanderbilt 



DAHLIA: September'24, 25, 26 



John Rader, Chairman George F. Rookey 



Frank W. Colby Joel A. Cooley 



A. J. Neumann 



CHRYSANTHEMUM: October 29, 30, 31 



F. D. Drake, Chairman John Rader 



Arthur Cavenagh Herbert Backofen 



Morris A. Lunn 



All flowers shows will be held in the public museum of the Staten Island 

 Institute of Arts and Sciences, with which the Society is affiliated. The dates, 

 being set long in advance, are subject to change if unusual weather should 

 make it necessary. 



PRIZES 



The Society commenced to offer prizes in 1924 for superior examples of 

 horticultural skill and care. Prizes were also awarded in 1925 and 1926, and 

 will be continued in 1927, under the committee of which Mr. F. D. Drake is 

 chairman. There will be a special prize at the Gladiolus show for members 

 who are growing these flowers for the first time this year. There will be 

 more information about this later. 



Competitors for prizes must be members of the Society in good standing 

 for at least two months preceding the Show. The membership fee is one dollar 

 and the Society will welcome the application of all Staten Island amateur 

 gardeners. 



