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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
SOUTHAMPTON HORTICULTURAL 
The annual baniiuet of Soutliampton Hor- 
ticultural Society was held in the Commer- 
cial Hotel, Southampton, N. Y., on TTiurs- 
day,, 8th inst., Mr. Chas. F. Giiilloz, presi- 
dent of the society, presiding. The attend- 
ance of members and their wives was up to 
its usual standard. The seed stores were 
well represented, among whom were Jlr. J. 
Morrison, Mr. W. Kickards, Jlr. D. A. Dean, 
Mr. Wm. Sperling, and Mr. Gomersall, 
Nyack, N. Y. The banquet committee. 
Messrs. Candler, Campbell and Malcolm ex- 
ceeded all previous efforts on this occasion. 
The repast was thoroughly enjoyed by all, 
and the tables were beautifully decorated 
with roses. The president made a few re- 
marks, and presented the retiring president, 
Mr. M. McLoiighlin, with a gold watch 
charm as a small recognition from the society. 
Speeches were omitted, owing to having an 
entertainer, Mr. Shackleford from the Star 
Lyceum, New York, who entertained the 
company with song and story. Dancing was 
enjoyed between Mr. Shackleford's addresses 
and the company broke up about 12, voting 
this banquet "the best ever." 
J. DICKSON, Corres. Sec. 
GROSSE POINTE HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular fortnightly meeting of the 
above society was held in the Neighborhood 
Club on Tuesday evening. February 2, with 
President James Taylor in the chair. Four 
new members were elected and several more 
applications for membership were received. 
Mr. W. A. Manda, of South Orange, N. J., 
gave a very interesting and instructive talk 
on "Horticulture as a Profession." Mr. 
Manda's talk was very much appreciated by 
the members and more especially so when he 
announced at the end of his talk that he 
would donate $20 in gold as a sweepstake 
prize to be competed for at the society's ex- 
hibition in June. The members were also 
informed, through Jlr. A. Jackson, that on 
behalf of the society he had been offered a 
silver cup (value .$2.5) to be competed for by 
exhibitions of either plants, flowers, fruit or 
vegetables at the regular meetings of the 
society. Mr. Barmwatter, of the J. Scheepers 
Co., attended this meeting, and in giving a 
short talk mentioned that his firm would be 
pleased to donate a prize also. Donations 
from the following firms have also been 
promised. Stumpp & Walters, Knight & 
Struck, Scott Bros, and W. E. Marshall. 
Messrs. W. A. Manda, D. McLean and J. De 
Carteret were the judges appointed to judge 
the exhibits at the meeting and their awards 
were as follows : Certificate of Merit to A. 
Jackson for dish of mushrooms, Cultural 
Certificate to Thomas Connors for vase of 
carnations and vote of thanks to J. Nollet 
for vase of mignonette. Arrangements have 
been made to have a social and dance under 
the auspices of the society on February 15. 
Considering this society has only been in 
existence for seven months the prospects for 
the future are very bright indeed. With an 
enthusiastic body of members which keep 
Increasing at every meeting and a large field 
to work in there is no doubt that the society 
is bound to flourish and be a success. 
JOHN MAIR, Secretary. 
Rear View of Range of Greenhouses Recenth- roniplcteil on Estate of E. \V. C. .\rnold 
at Babj-lon, Long Island, showing Lutton cold frames heated from the greenhouse. 
LUTTON GREENHOUSES 
ON LONG ISLAND 
THERE is probably no other section of 
equal area that presents a greater 
diversity of problems to the green- 
house builder than Long Island. 
Greenhouses on the hilly north shore are 
often built on sloping ground. Tlieir heat- 
ing plants must be designed with the great- 
est skill so that the heat will be distributed 
evenly, otherwise there will be a "chills and 
fever" ef^^ect — too cold at the low and to 
hot at the high end. 
Greenhouses on the flat south shore are 
often built on ground so low that trouble 
is encountered with drainage. 
At the west end of the island, which is 
densely settled, every square foot of land 
must be utilized to best advantage in plan- 
ning a greenhouse for this section, whereas 
further east, in the more sparsely settled 
sections, the greenhouse is often an impor- 
tant feature of an extensive landscape 
scheme and requires architectural treat- 
ment of an advanced grade. Added to these 
local problems is another — the formation of 
rust, which is particularly troublesome in 
all coastal regions where the atmosphere is 
laden with salty moisture a large propor- 
tion of the time. 
In vieiv of these conditions, there must be 
sound basic reasons for the fact that in no 
other section of the country are LUTTON 
(,rcciih"iiscs held in greater favor than on 
Long Island. 
LUTTON V-Bar Greenhouses not only 
embody approved architectural features in 
tiicir design and sound scientific principles 
in their construction but the metal of which 
Uiey are constructed is thoroughly rust- 
f roofed — not merely painted, as is the case 
with ordinary greenhouses. Among the 
larger LUTTON Greenhouses on Long Island 
are those owned by the following gentlemen: 
Mortimer L, Schiff, Ovster Bav. 
C. K. G. Billings. Oyster Bay. 
T. A. Garver, Oyster Bay, 
J. T. Pratt, Glen Cove 
G. M. Pratt, Glen Cove 
T. E. Aldred, Glen Cove 
E. W. C. Arnold, Babylon. 
Duncan Arnold, Babylon. 
Benjamin Stern, Roslyn. 
E. L. Meyers, Lloyds Neck. 
Many other LUTTON Greenhouses are in 
operation in other parts of the island. Let 
us cite the experience of those in charge of 
some of the principal greenhouses in this 
section and tell you more about the unique 
LUTTON features. We also have some 
sample V-Bar sections and would like to 
present you with one. 
WM. H. LUTTON CO. 
Show Room — 3rd Floor, Grautl Central Terminal, New ^'ork City 
Main Office and Factory: 265-271 Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. 
Western Office^710 Sykes Block, Minneapolis, Minn. 
Builders of Modern Greenhouses of All Types and Sizes 
Cold Frames Glass Gardens Conservatories Sun Parlors 
For the Private Gardener %yho wishes to 
"brush up on things," who desires to be kept 
in touch with all horticultural doings, and 
who wants to read of how the problems of 
the "other fellow" have been solved. 
AH this, and more, will be found in the 
GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' ANNUAL 
FOR 1917. 50c. per copy. 
A few remaining copies of the 19Lt and 1916 
issues at 35c. each. 
JOHNSON'S GARDENERS' DICTIONARY 
AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTOR 
In advlition to concise cultural directions, 
this book gives the most complete list of 
known species of plants published to date. 
The only Dictionary of its kind in print, and 
all in one volume. 
In durable cloth binding, 9x6 in., $6, deliv- 
ery prepaid. Prospectus on application. 
A. T. DE LA MARE CO., INC. 
442 West 37th Street New York City 
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EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 
MANUFACTURERS 
PHILADELPHIA. PA. 
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A transparent waterproof fabric, guaranteed 
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PLANT FORCERS 
TURNER BROS., Bladen, Nebraska 
Warm, Bright, Sunny 
GREENHOUSES 
11;(\-' a .--peeial type of construc- 
tinii. which permits of great 
strength without the need of heavy 
shadow-casting supports. This gives 
the plants all the sunlight all day 
Km?. Sent! for bulletin No. 47. 
KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 
303 Kine Rd. North Tonawanda, N. Y. 
113 State St,, Boston, Mass, 
Harrison Bldg,, 16th & Market Sts,. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
