THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
347 
Princess of Wales Violet 
Field-Grown Clumps 
Reach' for Immediate Planting 
$10.00—100 
CHARLES H. TOTTY, madison, n. j. 
AMERICAN-GROWN 
Trees and Evergreens 
You are invited to visit our 
Nurseries during July and 
August, when the trees and 
plants are at their best, and 
mal^e your selection for 
Fall delivery. 
Andorra 
Nurseries 
I("f». tj'anier Harper. Prop. 
"Suggestions for Effective I'OX lUt 
Planting" on request CheStnUt Hill 
Phila..Penna. 
ORCHIDS 
Wo iive Specialists in On.-liiils, 
prow, import, t-xpurt ami sell 
we collect, 
orcliiils ex- 
cUisiTely. If you are in the nmrket for Orchids 
We solicit your inquiries and orders. Cata- 
logues and sp( cinl lists (in application. 
L.^GE:R & MURREZLL. 
Orchid Growers and Importers 
Summit, N. «J. 
IMPORTED ORCHIDS 
If you contemplate buying: imported stock this 
year write to me. 
JOSEIPH IVf AMDA. 
Orchid Expert, Seedsman and Florist 
West Orange, N. tJ, 
HILL'S EVERGREENS 
Send for Price-list. Mention this magazine. 
D. HILIL NURSERY CO. 
Evergreen Specialists, 
Largest Growers in America, 
Box 3C5 
DUNDEE, ILL. 
Star 
Brand 
Roses 
* 
j-|ARDY field 
grown climb- 
ing roses. Excelsa 
(Red Dorothy Per- 
kins) and all other 
popular varieties. 
Send for price-list. 
THE CONARD S JONES CO., Box C. West Grove. Pa. 
.1. H. Tniy ui New Koc-lielU', Walhue It. 
Poir.-^on of {'vminvell anrl Wm. Scott of 
Klmsford luul fiiiisented to act as judges for 
tile Show. 
Membership of the society is increasing at 
every meeting, there being fonr nominations 
to be acted on at this time. 
Mr. A. Wynne read an instructive paper 
on "Snapdragons," and it was evident this 
capable grower had given tlie members the 
benefit of his long experience in tlie cnltiva- 
tion of these Mowers. He was followed by 
Mr. Bartlett who gave a very interesting 
talk on ''Native and Foreign Nuts.'' witli a 
brief otitline of what the "Nortlierii Nut- 
flrowers Association" is doing in tliis section 
of the cotmtry towards the raising of iirofit- 
able nuts of tlie different varieties. 
The question box was well patronized and 
brought forth some interesting discussions 
on the various topics. 
At the next meeting, October .5, Mr. Foster 
will read a paper on "Mushrooms." 
A. W. laNG, Cor. Sec. 
NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting of the above 
society was held in Pembroke Hall, (ileii 
Cove, ou Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p. 
m. There was a good attendance with 
President James McCarthy in the chair. 
Herbert .Sage was elected an active mem- 
ber and one petition was received. The 
president appointed the following to act as 
judges for the monthly exhibits: Messrs. 
.\lex. Sherriffs. Johu W. Everitt and Thos. 
Meech and their wards were as follows : 
First, Johu P. Johnston, for the best musk 
melon. This melon was a seedling with a fine 
Haver and an excellent shape. Fiivst, Rob- 
ert Jones, for three heads of Celery and 
Honorable Mention to William Noonau for 
a vase of well-grown seedling Dahlias. .John 
F. .Tohnston, upon request gave an interest- 
ing talk on his recent visit to the Syracuse 
State Fair, where he assisted the Nassau 
t'onuty Farm Bureau to stage their exhibit. 
A motion was made and carried that all 
members of this society who have enlisted, 
who may enlist, have been drafted or who 
may be drafted into the United States Serv- 
ice will be allowed a free membership for 
the duration of the war. M. Otto Caub, 
representing Lord & Burnham Co., was pres- 
ent and spoke a few words. Exhibits for 
our next meeting to be held on Wednesday, 
October 10, are : P. W. Popps, special 
prize of .$5.00 for the best vase of twenty- 
tive Dahlias in variety, six Cactus any one 
color, six Peony any one color and six 
I)ec(U'ative Dahlias any one color. The An- 
nual Dahlia Show will be held on Tuesday, 
October 0. The schedule of 61 classes has 
licen divided into six sections containing 
classes for Dahlias, out-door-flowers, vege- 
tibles. fruit, ro.ses and plants. Admission 
lifty cents for the benefit of the American 
Ked Cross. 
HAP>RY GOODP.AND, Cor. Sec. 
TUXEDO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting of the Tux- 
edo Horticultural Society was held in the 
Parish House on September .5. President 
C. Cassidy in the chair. The preliminary 
schedule for the Fall show was under con- 
sideration, which promises to be a very 
elaborate. We are running our show en- 
tirely for the benefit of the Red Cross. When- 
ever tile judges have completed their 
work the show will be turned over to a com- 
mittee of the Red Cross, when the flowers 
and plants will be sold f(U' that benefit. This 
is the second benefit the Tuxedo Society has 
given to the Red Cross. In the Spring we 
held onr annual ball and cleared .$2"0 for 
th.-it very needful fund. 
TIIt)S. WILStl.X. Secy. 
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Warm, Bright, Sunny 
Have a special type of construe- 
tiim. which permits of great 
strength without the need of heavy 
shadow-easting supports. This gives 
the plants all the sunlight all day 
long. Send for bulletin No. 47. 
KING CONSTRUCTION CO. 
303 King Rd. North Tonawanda, N. Y. 
113 State St., Boston. Mass. 
Harrison Bldg., 16th & Market Sts., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
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HARRY BALDWIIV 
Manufacturer of 
Greentiouse Stisding 
L^ath Roller Blinds 
MAIVtAROPsIECK, I\J. Y- 
Don't Take Chances 
With Your Trees 
I>ft IIS fake care of them now. We 
will know wliat to do and do it right. 
Experts in cavity filling, blocking, 
bracing, etc. Representatives available 
eren'where. Send for "Tree Talk." 
THE F. A. BARTLETT CO. 
543 Main St., Stamford, Conn. 
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