THE GARDEiSERS- CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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LOCAL SOCIETY NOTES 
THE LAKE GENEVA (WIS.) SHOW. 
Favored by glorious weather, the 13th j 
animal exhibition of tlic Lake Geneva 
(Wis.) tiardeuers' and Foremen's Associa- 
tion registered a suceess nnpreeedented in 
tlie annals of the assoeiation. 
In quality and quantity it surpassed any 
of its predecessors, and in the opinion of 
one of tlie judges it compared very favor- 
ably with many of the shows staged in 
larger cities. 
The class for 100-foot groups produced 
four entries, namely, Mr. F. D. Countiss 
(gardener A. Martini), first; Mr. J. J. 
Mitchell (gardener A. J. Smith), second; 
Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin (gardener A. John- 
son), third. 
Smaller groups were exhibited by Mrs. 
S. W. Allerton (gardener R. Blackwood), 
Mr. C. L. Hutchinson (gardener \V. P. Long- 
land), and Mr. H. M. BvUesbv (gardener 
F. W. Sparks). 
The splendid bush and trained specimen 
plants from tlie estates of Mr. J. .T. Mitchell 
and Mrs. S. W. Allerton evoked much ad- 
miration from all who saw them, the for- 
mer winning in four classes, and the latter 
in three classes. 
In the cut flower classes, blooms of superb 
quality were staged, the principal winners 
in the various classes calling for 12 blooms 
of each variety being Mr. Wm. Wrigley 
(gardener .J. Brvdon), Jlr. .J. J. Mitchell and 
Mrs. S. \V. Allerton. 
In single, anemone and pompon types Mr. 
F. D. Countiss and Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin were 
the principal winners. 
In the rose classes Mr. J. J. Mitchell, Mr. 
\^'m. Wrigley. Jlrs. S. \\'. Allerton and ilrs. 
F. T. A. Junkin were the principal winners. 
Vegcinbies Tiere of fine quality through- 
out. In the unlimited class Mr. .J. B. 
Gronimcs (gardener A. Sorenson) took first, 
Jlr, F. D. Countiss second. 
For 12 varieties, Mr. H. 51. Byllesby w'as 
awarded first, Mr. E. K. Boisot (gardener 
J. Balsdon) second. 
In the individual classes Mrs. N. W. Har- 
ris (gardener A. Montgomery) Avas the prin- 
cipal prize winner. 
Four vases, presented by Mr. J. Living- 
stone, were won as follows; Mr. J. Brydon. 
for sweepstakes jirize on cut flower classes; 
Mr. A. JIartini for 12 huge onions, the in- 
dividual bulbs of which weighed close to 3 
pounds, adjudged to be the most meritorious 
e.xhibit in the show; Mr. A. .1'. Smith, for 
best specimen plant, showing a perfect Ur 
Enguehard; Mr. A. Montgomery, for sweep- 
stakes on vegetable classes. 
F. W. SPARKS, Secy. 
tificate of culture. A collection of Snow- 
ball cauliflower, shown by Frank I'elroccia, 
was awarded certificate of culture; three 
heads ipt' eaulillower shown by J. Mastro- 
aini received honorable mention. For the 
best table decoration, for assistant garden- 
ers only: I, Henrj- Michaelsoii; 2. Norman 
Bruce; 3, Carl Peterson; 4. George Ford. 
It was unanimously agreed not to hold 
our annual smoker. At this meeting, in- 
stead, each member present contributed to 
the Xmas kit fund of the Red Cross. Ex- 
hibits for o\u- annual meeting, to be held 
on Wednesda.v evening, December 19, are: 
three heads of lettuce, 1 pot or pan of Lor- 
raine t.vpe liegonia, and 1 pot or pan of 
Roman hvacinths. 
HARRY GOODBAXD. 
STAMFORD (CONN.) HORT. SOCIETY. 
A meeting of the society was held Friday 
evening. Xovendier !l. aliout ~o members 
attending. The exhibits staged included a 
beautiful vase of Gphelia roses by A. Peder- 
son, which received a cultural certificate; 
three vases of 'ilums by A. Wynne, highly 
commended; 18 varieties of seedling 'ilums 
by A. CJeddes. highly commended: two vases 
of earnation.s Enchantress and Enchantress 
Supreme, b.v W. Morrow, vote of thanks, S 
and seven varieties of carnations by A. " 
Allius. highly commended. 
This meeting followed the society's first 
Fall Show, and a general discussion of the 
show took jdace. It was tlu' finest ever 
held in Stamford and [iroved a great suc- 
cess, leaving a substantial sum to be do- 
nated to the Stamford Chapter of the Red 
Cross. The remainder of the evening was 
taken up by the nomination of officers, and 
a liv<dy discussion on potato scab. JIany 
interesting suggestions were put forth for 
preventing this dread disease. 
W. J. RICE. Corr. Sec'v. 
NASSAU CO. (N. Y.) HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting was held 
in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, N. Y.. on 
Wednesday, Xovenibcr 14, at 7 p. m. There 
was a large attenilance, with President 
James McCarthy in the chair. Wm. But- 
ler. Ben Sutlierland and Andrew Fullerton 
were elected active members and four peti- 
tions were received. The lU'esident n|)pointed 
the following to act as judges for the 
month!}' exhibits: Alex. McKenzie, Thos. 
Henderson. Jos. McDonald and Jos. Adler. 
Their awards were as follows: James ilc- 
Carthy, I, for 3 'Mums, white, 1, for 3 pink 
and 1. for 3 yellow. An extensive display 
of outdoor grown seedling 'Mums, raised 
and grown by Henry Ciaut was well worthy 
of the certificate of merit awarded. Vase 
of violets Princess of Wales, extra large 
flowers and long stems, were awarded cer- 
LENOX (MASS.) HORT. SOCIETY. 
The annual meeting was held in the 
Lenox Town Hall on November 14. After 
the regular business had been disposed of 
the treasurer submitted his annual report, 
which was most satisfactory and proved 
the societ.y to be in good financial condition. 
The secretary then read his report, which 
showed that eight new life members had been 
added, a most encouraging showing. Ed- 
\\ in .Tenkins. president pro tem., then asked 
the society for a donation to air the good 
work of the Y. M. C. A. Red Cross, Triangle 
Blanch. It was decided to donate $2.5. 
The election of officers resulted as fol- 
lows: President. Robert Scott, superintend- 
ent of the Holmesdale Estate, Pittsfield: 
vice-president. .J. Johnson. BIythewood 
Farm, Pittsfield; Alfred Loveless was re- 
elected treasurer; Hein-y Heeremans, secre- 
tary, and Alfred H. Wingett, delegate to 
the State Board of Agriculture. 
HENRY HEEREMANS, Secretarv. 
THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF 
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. 
'I'he first anniial Chrysanthemum Show of 
the Horticultural Society of Western Penn- 
sylvania was held in East Liberty on No- 
vember 2 anil 3. The show was an excellent 
one as to quality, the principal exhibits 
being from the Sewickley and East End 
Gardens. Chief prize winners were Mrs. 
Wm. Thaw, Jr. (J. il. Jones, gardener), 
carrying off 11 firsts and 2 seconds in the 
flower and vegetable classes. Among his 
best 'Mums were white and yellow Turn- 
ers. Narissa. 
Mrs. E. M. Home (Manus Currau. gar- 
dener) carried oft' the honors in the 12 va- 
rieties short stem classes, also first for the 
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