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SUGGESTIONS 
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A CATALOG which tells what 
plants and trees and shrubs 
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each garden and landscape — and 
how to group them most effect- 
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"Suggestions for Effective 
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ANDORRA NURSERIES 
William Warner Harper, Proprietor 
Box 110, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. 
ance and a very fine display of e-xhibits, 
for whicli the judges made the following 
awards : Cultural certificates to A. Biesch- 
ke for four very fine plants of Hydrangeas 
and to Wm. Graham for a nice display of 
Schizanthus; high commendation to Robt. 
Gruenert for vase of Carnations and three 
vases of Tulips; to Fred Sfetzler for vase 
of Chrysanthemum "Seven Oaks," and to 
Jas. Lanaine for plant of Calceolaria. The 
thanks of the society was accorded to C. 
Hahanson for vase of Sweet Peas, to John 
Andrews, for plant of Begonia, to Kobt. 
Gruenert for vase of Chrysanthemums, to 
Wm. \\1iitton for plant of Sehizanthus and 
vase of Carnations, and to P. W. Popp for 
standard Rhododendron. 
The first prize for the most meritorious 
exhibit was awarded to A. Biesehke for 
Hydrangeas; second to Wm. Graham for 
Sehizanthus; third to Robt. Gruenert for 
vase of Carnations. 
Mr. H. B. Read, Conyer's Farm, Green- 
which, gave a very interesting and instruc- 
tive talk on "Fniit Farming." 
ALEX. CLARIvSON, Cor. Secy. 
CLEVELAND FLOWER SHOW. 
The question has Ijeen asked several 
times recently legarding the possible 
change in plans for conducting the annual 
exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society 
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THE CARE OF VOUR TREES 
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None but real exports employed. 
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THE F. A. BARTLETT CO. 
543 Main St., Stamford, Conn. 
of America, in connection witli the Cleve- I 
land Flower Show this fall. : 
We see no reason at this time to alter 
our plans, in fact, there is all the more 
reason for developing flower shows and 
other activities. In event war conditions 
develop and are intense in November, at 
the time of tlie Cleveland Flower Show, the 
committee will make arrangements with 
the Red Cross Society and hold the show 
for their benefit. 
OYSTER BAY (N. Y.) HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular meeting was held in Fire- 
men's Hall, April •2.i, A. I. Walker in the 
chair, with a good attendanc. 
There was a large exhibit of first-class 
plants, cut flowers and vegetables, and the 
society's prizes were well contested. 
Messrs. Humphries, Sheppard and Robert- 
son were appointed to .judge the exhibits, 
and their decisions were as follows: First, 
rhniean Beaton for a pot of Hydrangea; 
first, .John llnller for a pot of Sehizanthus; 
first, Frank Petrocci for three heads of 
Lettuce. John Devine was awarded hon- 
orable mention for a vase of White Won- 
der Carnatiton and for a vase of Antirrhi- 
mim. Percy XicJiols received the thanks of 
the society for a vase of Tulips anil for a 
vase of seedling Pansies. To .John Muller 
a cultural certificate was awarded for a 
pot of Calceolaria. One new member was 
elected and one application for membership 
ri'ceived. GFflRGE H. HAT_.E, Sec'y. 
STAMFORD, CONN., HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting was held 
l'"riday evening, April 13, in the club's rooms 
(111 i^utlier street. President H. Wilds pre- 
sided, with an excellent attendance. Eiglit 
new members were elected and several 
proposed. 
Alexander Geddes read an interesting pa- 
per on "The Culture of Vegetables." 'T'he 
information gained therefrom by the ama- 
teur gardeners present will doubtless lead 
to better crops this season. 
A fine collection of French Hydrangeas 
was e.xhibited by Mr. Bisckc, which the 
judges awarded a cultural certificate. A. 
Geddes received a vote of thanks for his 
Carnation exhibit, one vase each of seed- 
lings. Enchantress Supreme, Enchantress, 
and a vase of Gerbera Jamesoni. Two vases 
of Antirrhinums, shown by A. Wynn, re- 
ceived a cultural certificate. One vase of 
Sweet Peas Yarrawa, exhibited by A. Pie- 
deison. won a vote of thanks. Spiraea Ru- 
bciit, exhibited by J. D. Foster, was higlily 
commended. 
F. S. HARTWRIGHT, Corr. See'y. 
MT. KISCO, N. Y., HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting was held 
(111 Tuesday, April 10, President Connolly 
in the chair. Two were admitted as active 
incmbers and five 'were proposed. Mr. Con- 
nolly and Mr. Gordon had fine exhibits. 
.Mr. Connolly received SO points for Sweet 
Peas, 75 for Carnation, 60 for Stocks, and 
for ^Mushrooms, SO. Jlr. Gordon was award- 
ed 90 points for Valley and SO for Schizan- 
( bus. 
Mr. Connolly then introduced the lec- 
turer, James T. Scott who, however, needed 
no introduction. Mr. Scott talked on Roses 
and his talk was much enjoyed. Tliere 
was a full attendance of members and a 
.^ratifying attendance of the public. Mr. 
Scott was tendered a standing vote of 
thanks. All flower exhibits were sent to 
the local hospital. Miss Miller, of Samuel 
Parsons Co., will give us a lecture in May, 
to be held in the afternoon. 
A. G. RO.SS, Secretary. 
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