THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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one of the best atteiuled and tlie most lively 
since tlie soeietj' was started a .year ago. 
The following ollicers weie elected for 1917: 
David Fraser, president; William Allen, 
vice-president; Ernest R.' Bolton, secretary 
and treasnrer. The most interesting part 
of the meeting was a competition for a prize 
to be given for tlie best cyclamen plant; 
the entries were few but plants good. Mr. 
Neil Forsythe was the winner witli a very 
good plant of Farquhar's Painted I^ady. It 
was hard to judge between those left so 
Certificates of Culture were given to Mr. 
Tyler and Mr. .Jones of .Sewickly. Tlicrc 
were some good plants of Primula ohconica 
grown iiy Mr, Leaeh. and Primula obconica 
and ilalicodes grown by ilr. Thompson of 
Sewickly; also a pan of La Innocence 
Hyacinth sliown liy the president, Mr. Fraser. 
ilost of tlie gardeners are getting ready for 
the show to be held here in .luiie, the first 
in this city in many years. We had with lis 
a visitor representing B(d)biiik & Atkins. 
ERNEST R. liOLTOX, Sec. 
HOLYOKE AND NORTHAMPTON FLOR- 
ISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. 
The regular iiieetiiiu was held al (J. II. 
Sinclair and Son's llidyoke establislinient on 
February li. President George Strugnell in 
the chair. 
E. .1. Canning, fresh from the recent con- 
vention of the New England Nurserymen's 
Association, aroused keen interest by nu in- 
structive talk on the proposed bill to pro- 
hibit entirely the importation of plants. It 
wa.s felt that such a drastic measure, if al- 
lowed to pa.ss, would seriously iifl'ect the 
nurserymen and florists, without achieving 
the supposed purpose of the bill. 
President Strugnell exhibited a specimen 
Cyclamen, which evoked loud praise from all 
present. It would have been hard to beat 
anywhere and tliorouglil.y deserved the cer- 
tificate of merit it was awarded. 
G. II. Sinclair had a very nice display of 
Carnations, Sweet Peas. Snap-dragon, Mi- 
gnonette and Forget-me-not. D. J. Galli- 
nan showed a vase of Carnation Gorgeous. 
II. E. D. 
RIVERDALE HORTICULTURAL 
The above societ.v held its regular mcnithly 
meeting Tuesday, February 5. 1917. After 
the minutes of the previous meeting were 
read and confirmed, and the general busi- 
ness disposed of, much interest was centered 
in the display of sweet peas arranged in a 
pleasing wa.v by Rudolf IIeidkani|i ; and 
three pot plants. Buddleia asiatica. Hegonia 
Bnbra, and an acacia variety, also a vase of 
Carnations by A. Millard. The exhibits 
were awarded cultural certificates. 
The essa.v tor the evening b.v Mr. Millard. 
"Selected Shrubs for Our Climate" was 
listened to with keen attention. As usual a 
good discussion followed, making the evening 
a pleasant one. .V . vote of thanks was 
unanimously tendered the essayist. 
One new member was installed. On .lanu- 
ary 30 a special notice called the members 
together to aiipoint a delegate to the I>avey 
Tree Expert Company's convention. The 
lot fell to Mr. Ileidkamp who we expect to 
bring back much that will lie instructive and 
educative. 
The essay for the next meeting will be by 
George Norris on "Outdofir Roses." 
F. BATEMAN. Secretary. 
NORTHERN 'WESTCHESTER HORTICUL- 
TURAL AND AGRICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The 14th annual dinner of the Northern 
Westchester County ITortii'ultnral and Agri- 
cultural Society was held al New Castle Inn. 
m 
U-B.'ir Rreenhouse erected for R. M. Ben- 
nett, "Northome" Lake Minnetonka, Minn. 
The Cobweb 
and U-Bar Greenhouses 
S(J light and jet so strong, ciii tlie framework of a U-Bar greeii- 
lioust' be made, that n uii are hardly conscious tiiere is any 
"^irVeems qnite like being inside a big, flower tilled web of 
^ Spklers are more than Ijuilders. They are wonderful little construc- 
tion engineers. ■ - ., r { 
Based on the principle of a web s construction, is the frame ot 
U-Bar greenhouses constructed. The steel C-Bars running from the 
top of the foundaton to the ridge, are similar to the straight strands 
radiating from the web's centre. The connecting, encircling cross 
.strands correspond to the steel purlins or horizontal members run- 
ning at intervals lengthwise of the roof. 
(hilv U-Bar greenhouses can be constructed in the L'-Bar way, 
bee use no other houses can be constructed with L -Bars. bncle 
Sam has given us the exclusive right to so use them 
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Mt. Kisco, N. Y., on January IS. -T.I17. which 
was enjoyed b3' all. 
Professional entertainers, also talented 
speakers, were on hand in considerable num- 
ber. At the dinner were seated over sixty 
men. including a number of our business 
friends from New York who we were de- 
lighted to have with us. Among those pres- 
ent were W. E. Maynard. Sam Burnett, 
.lames Scott. Harry Rute, George Strange. 
.Mr. Carter, of Boston, was unable to be with 
us on account of sickness hut telephoned and 
wished all a very pleasant time. 
Dr. Arthur R. CJreen was our toastmaster 
and we were more than jileased with the 
manner in which he conducted the meeting. 
It was an occasion which no doubt ail will 
remember for some time, as every one seemed 
to enjoy it to the uttermost and all wished 
the society a happy and prosperous year. 
The newly elected officers who were in- 
stalled before the dinner are : President. 
M.ir.shall Crissman : Vice-President. E. 
C'lillum; secretary, W. E. Mattisou; Finan- 
cial Secretary. F. E. Towsen : Treasurer. 
iMlward Heller. 
The society was started in 1S!>7 and has 
held some of the best flower shows in West- 
chester County. 
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