216 
THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
The President's 
Appeal 
"T ET nic sugiicst also 
that c V i- r y >i c who 
creates or cultivates a gar- 
den helps and helps greatly 
to solve the problem of 
the feeding of nations. . . 
The importance of an 
adequate food supply, es- 
pecially for the present 
year, is superlative. . 
The world's food re- 
serves are low. Upon the 
farmers of this country, 
therefore, in large meas- 
ure rests the fate of the 
war and the fate of the 
nations." 
THORBURN'S Seeds are 
chosen with the greatest 
of care from high quahty 
stock, and because the 
growth of large and success- 
ful crops is more vital today 
than at perhaps any time in 
the world's history, it is im- 
portant that you select seeds 
upon which you can rely. 
Thorburn's Seeds have 
been famous for over a cen- 
tury. 
Send today for our latest 
catalog. It contains valu- 
able information which you 
should have. 
J. M. Thorburn & Co. 
Established 1802 
iy-t<'- 
-J^'iV 
y 
53-U Barclay Street 
through to 
\ 54 Park Place 
, \ New York 
tthisi 
'Book 
MENLO PARK, CAL., HORT. SOCIETY. 
T)ie regular monthly meeting of the 
Menlo Park Horticultural Society was held 
in Duff & Doyle Hall, Menlo Park, Cal., on 
Tuesday evening, April 10, President Daly 
in the chair. Mr. Leonard Coates, nursery- 
man of Morganhill, was unanimously elect- 
ed a member of the society. Mr. Ellings, 
Mr. Lam]iard and Mr. Ehrlich were ap- 
pointed judges for the evening, and tlie fol- 
lowing are the awards: John W. Aitken, 
95 points for a fine vase of Pride of Har- 
lem Tulips; Rudolph Slama, 87 points for 
Hyacinths; Walter Eglington, 87 points for 
a good specimen of Vanda Sauvis; Sam 
Lockerbie, 85 points for a well grown plant 
of Schisanthus; John Scott, 8.") points for 
Primla Obconica; and George Xunn, 80 
points for a mixed vase of Tulips. For an 
extra fine bundle of Asparagus, cut from 
plants gi'own from seed sown .June, 1915, 
the judges recommended a cultural com- 
mendation to John D. Aitken. Mr. Leon- 
ard Coates was called on for a few remarks 
on his exhibit of native shrubs. He spoke 
highly of Ceanothus spinosus, thryseiiorus 
and Arboreus, and also Deudromecore rigi- 
dum (the t'alifornia Tree Poppy), and rec- 
ommended them for very dry localities. 
It was moved and carried by a unanimous 
vote that the entire proceeds from the 
Spring Flower Show, to be held at Red- 
wood Cit}', June 9 and 10, be given to the 
American Red Cross. 
PERCY F. COPP, Secretary. 
NEW LONDON, CONN., HORT. SOCIETY. 
The monthly meeting of the above so- 
ciety was held in the Council Chamber of 
the Municipal building. State street. Thurs- 
day, April 12, President Rough in the chair. 
After reading of minutes of previous meet- 
ing. Treasurer Ewald spoke of the proposed 
movement to encourage all men and boys 
who can and will take up plots and grow 
vegetables this summer. TTie members 
present heartily approved the scheme and 
offered their advice to any who needed 
guidance in their operations. It is hoped 
that numbers of men will take up a plot 
of ground and so help forward the food 
supply of our country. 
Rev. Hulburt and jlrs. Alonzo Phelps, of 
Groton. were elected to membership. Thos. 
Halton then gave an account of his trip to 
tlie Davey Tree Surgery Company, Kent, 
Oliio. The speaker said he went with 
ratlier a sceptical mind, but had come back 
a convert to the Davey methods of tree 
treatment; he felt convinced the company 
was doing a very scientific and honorable 
work in the country. The speaker was ac- 
corded a hearty vote of thanks for his in- 
teresting report. 
Nelrose Snap-dragon and Sweet Pea Yar- 
rawa and Mrs. Schatch were exhibited 
from Harkness" estate greenhouses; Span- 
ish Iris from the president'.s floral store. 
STANLEY JORDAN, Secretary. 
NASSAU COUNTY, N. Y., HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting of the 
above society was held in Pembroke Hall, 
Glen Cove, on Wednesday, April 11, Presi- 
dent James McCarthy occupying the chair. 
One petition for active membership was 
received. Tlie president appointed Henry 
Gaut, Robt. Jones and Geo. Piatt to act as 
judges for the monthly exhibits, and their 
awards were as follows: Pan of Bulbs, 
first, John W. Everitt, with a well grown 
pan of Tulips, Couleur Carnival. Pot of 
Easter Lily, first. John W. Everitt, with 
a beautiful pot of Lilium Formosum. Vase 
of Lady Hillington and Oplielie Roses, ex- 
hiliitcd by John W. Everitt, awarded spe- 
cial mention. 
BURPEE'S SEEDS are grown not 
only to sell but to grow again. 
The fact that 1916, our fortieth 
anniversary, proved to be our banner 
year, shows that confidence in the 
Houseof Burpee continues to grovp just 
as surely as Burpee'* Seed* Grow. 
Each packet contains the result of 
our forty years of extensive operation 
and intensive investigation. 
Burpee's Annual 
for 1917 
The Leading American Seed Catalog 
is brighter, better and bigger than 
ever before. We have added twenty- 
two pages, making in all 204 pages, 
and best of all, you will find thirty 
Burpee Specialties illustrated in color. 
Never before have we issued a catalog 
with so many accurate color illustra- 
tions. Burpee's Annual is mailed free 
upon request. A post card will bring it. 
Write for your copy today and 
mention this publication. 
W. Atlee Burpee & Co, 
I 
Burpee Buildings 
Philadelphia 
Warm, Bright, Sunny I 
USES 
Hiive a special type of construe- 
tinn. which permits of great 
strength without the need of heavy 
shndow-cistinj: supports. This gives 
the plants nil the sunlight all flay 
long. Send for bulletin No. 47, 
KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 
303 King Rd. North Tonawanda. N. Y. 
113 State St,, Boston, Mass. 
Harrison BIdg,, 16th & Market Sts., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
-^-m-^ 
