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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
A Most Helpful Catalog ol Plants, Shrubs, Trees 
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discussing in a friendly way w^hat 
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CHESTNUT HILL 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
de Siecle), a sport fiuin ciiniatioii (jlracon) 
and some Howers of a doul)lo cyelanu'ii. 
J. Reig showed forced chicory, asparagus 
and rhubarb. The same were of high qual- 
ity and were accorded special mention. 
G. R. McDonald gave an interesting lec- 
ture on poultry, treating the subject in a 
comprehensive manner, giving the members 
present some good information. 
Jas. Stewart, who laid out the estate of 
Edward A. Woods, Esq., and who has had 
charge of same for the past seven years, is 
leaving Sewickley to take charge of and de- 
velop the estate of Mrs. J. R. Reynolds, 
Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 
The best wishes of the society accompany 
Mr. Stewart as he leaves to take up his new 
duties. 
JOHN CARMAN, 
Secretary. 
CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY 
The Connecticut Horticultural Society has 
made an auspicious beginning for 1917 
Through the efforts of its president, George 
H. Hollister, superintendent of Zency Park, 
the members were addressed, Friday night, 
in the County Building, by Dr. C. J. Clinton 
of the Connecticut Experiment Station at 
New Haven. 
Mr. Clinton spoke on "The White Pine 
Rust and the Diseases of Flowering Plants," 
and the members were so interested ami 
the doctor so warmed »ip to his subject that 
President Hollister had to remind him of 
the time. His remarks covered the history 
of the study of fungi and the scientists 
who devoted the greater part of their lives 
to the work. In the eighteenth century 
there was no definite knowledge of fungi. 
Knowledge really began in the early part 
of the nineteenth century, when the various 
kinds, shapes, color, etc., were distinguished. 
The first time fungi was ever studied in a 
university was in 1870. 
The white pine rust is the result of 
parasites. These summer on the leaves of 
currant bushes, and during the winter live 
on tlie young green leaves of the white 
pine. Dr. Clinton would combat the disease 
by removing all tlie berry buslu'S through- 
out the State, burning them up and then 
removing all imported since from Europe. 
By the removal of the berry bushes it is 
hoped to control the spread of the disease, 
as the fungi are dependent upon the berry 
bushes to tide them over from one season 
to another. 
At tlie close of liis reuuarks the members 
extended a rising vote of tluinks to Dr. 
Clinton. The following members were named 
to serve as the executive committee: John 
F. Huss. Warren S. Mason, C. H. Sierman. 
\V. W. Hunt and Francis Roulier. 
This society will hold three flower ex 
hibilions this year. There will be a show 
in June of hardy flowers, a Dahlia show in 
September, and a Chrysanthemum show in 
November. The.se exhibitions will surpass 
anything of the kind ever held in previous 
years.— ALFRED DIXON, Secv. 
NEW LONDON HORT. SOCIETY. 
The New London Horticultural Soeiet.v 
held its regular monthly meeting in the 
Council Chamber, Municipal building, State 
street, Thursday, February 8. 
Meeting called to order by President 
Rough at 8 p. m. Secretary Jordon read a 
letter from William Gray, secretary of the 
American Sweet Pea Society, asking the 
society's help towards their prize fund this 
year, the same appeal being made to all New 
England societies. This was favorably re- 
ceived by the members and a donation will 
be sent Mr. Giay in the near future. 
The Davey Tree Expert Compan.v, Inc., 
extended an invitation to send a delegate 
from New London to their annual convention 
in March, expenses to be paid by them, all 
arrangements for the journey being in tlie 
hands of Mr. Ebel. It was hoped some one 
would consider the offer and try to make the 
trip to Kent, Ohio, next month. 
President Rough then introduced Mr. 
Edwin .Tenkins, of the Bellefontaine Oar- 
den (Girand Foster Estate), Lenox, Mass.. 
who gave a most interesting and instructive 
talk, his subject being "Some Important 
Points in the Culture of Fruit, Flowers and 
Vegetables." Mr. Jenkins was given a ris- 
ing vote of thanks for his talk. A large 
number of members where present. The 
speaker congratulated the society on its 
charming meeting place and of the fine at- 
tendance of the ladies and their interest 
shown in the society's work. 
A very handsomely arranged basket of 
Lilium Formosum was exhibited by the 
president, J. D. Rough. Some well grown 
plants of Primula Malacoides came from the 
Guthrie Estate. .John Malone.v, gardener. 
Carnations and Frnsias from the Harkness 
Estate. 
STANLEY JORDAN, Secretary. 
NEW YORK FEDERATION OF HORTI- 
CULTURAL SOCIETIES AND 
FLORAL CLUBS. 
A most enthusiastic meeting of the fed- 
eration was held iu connection with Farm- 
ers' Week. Uf the ten federated socie- 
ties and clubs, nine sent delegates. Be- 
cause of the scheduled meeting coming on 
St. Valentine's Day, it was considered bet- 
ter to postpone the luncheon and oliicial 
meeting of the federation from Wednes- 
day, the 14th, until Thursday. During 
the morning and afternoon tlie delegates of 
the federation attended lectures and viewed 
the exhibit prepared by students iu the 
I)e|iai tuient of Lloriculture of the univer- 
sity. At noon a luncheon was given by the 
department for the various delegates in at- 
tendance; thirty were seated at tlie lunch- 
eon. At four o'clock the business meeting 
of the federation was held. At this meet- 
ing it was voted to amend the constitu- 
tion so that four meetings will be held 
during the coming year: the annual meet- 
ing at Syracuse in connection with the 
State F.iir; a winter meeting at Ithaca, 
during Farmers' Week; a tliird meeting at 
New York City during the annual flower 
show, and a fourth meeting to be held with 
some affiliated society, upon the call of 
the president. An invitation was accepted 
from Dr. Bates of the Syracuse Rose So- 
ciety for the federation to hold a meeting 
in .Syracuse at the time of the next annual 
exhibition of the society. 
A discussion then took place regarding 
the progress of a bill for the erection of a 
horticultural building on the New York 
State fair grounds. After discussion it 
was decided to appoint a committee, with 
a joint committee of the New York State 
Vegetable Growers' Association and with 
members from horticultural organizations 
to confer with various otiicials at Albany 
inlluential in appropriations. It was voted 
to instruct this committee to make every 
effort possible to impress these officials with 
the need of an immediate apropriation for 
starting the development of the plans for 
a horticultural building. It was the feel- 
ing of the federation that such a building 
was ab.solutely essential for the best de- 
velopment of the horticultural interests of 
the State of New York. 
It was also moved that the question of 
the introduction of a bill to the Legislature, 
asking for a range of glass houses for in- 
vestigational use in flower growing and 
vegetable culture at Cornell University, be 
referred to the same committee, with power. 
It was voted that the president apoint a 
committee of three to work with the Com- 
missioner of Agriculture and the superin- 
tendent of the New York State Fair in re- 
vising the premium list. 
W. F. Bultman, of Syracuse, presented an 
aplieation from the Syracuse Florists' As- 
sociation for membership in the federation. 
This association was voted into member- 
ship. 
Tlie report of the treasurer showed a 
balance on hand of .$2(1(1.4(1. 
E. A. WHITE, 
Secretary. 
NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The monthly meeting of the above so- 
ciety was licld iu Pembroke Hall. Glen 
Cove, on Wednesday, February 14, at 2 p. 
m.. President James ^IcCarthy in the chair. 
A letter was read from the Davey Tree 
Expert Co., Kent, Ohio, inviting a delegate 
representing this society to attend their an- 
nual ecuivention to be held on JIarch .5-10, 
inclusive. James Holloway was appointed. 
