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THE GARDE^ERS• CHROMCLE OF AMERICA 
largest bloom in tlie sliou witli a x i-Uow 
seedling, which shows miieh pioinise for the 
future. 
Mrs. W. P. Snyder | \Vm. Thomson. Jr.. 
gardener) took first in Class 1. 18 blooms 
in 6 varieties, first in the pompon and 
single classes, and first lor vase of 18 
blooms arranged for elleet. 
J. H. Parks (Frank R. Crook, gardener) 
led the specimen palm, ferns and foliage 
plant classes. 
David Fraser shoued tine roses such as 
Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and Red Radiance, 
taking first with these and for a basket 
arranged for etfeet. 
C. V). Armstrong i T. Tyler, gardener) had 
the feature e.vhibit at the show with a 
group of orchids that would be hard to 
beat anywhere, awarded a special ]iri7.e for 
the best exhibit. 
Mr. J. D. Lyon iJ. P>arnet, gardener) led 
in all classes for best bush 'Mums in pots, 
and for 'Mum plants arranged for effect, 
using. some trained to arches and hampers, 
etc. Alsd taking the most firsts in the 
vegetal>le t'lasses. 
A. VV. M.ellon I. James .Stewart, gardener) 
showed fine blooms of \Vm. Turner, yellow 
Turner, Narissa, .lames Fraser, Mrs. G. 
Drabble, Wm. Rigby, winning first in fhe 
12 blooms in one vase class, also in several 
other classes. 
R. B. Mellon i Ernest Outer, gardener) 
had excellent blooms of the Turner's, Mrs. 
G. Drabble, Mrs. R. C. Pulling, Wm. ilease 
and other standard varieties. 
Mrs, W. H. R. Hilliard I Walter James, 
gardener) had the best 'Mums, single stems 
in 6-ineh pots. 
Mrs. J. F. Byers (A, E, Boiisey, gardener) 
showed Well-grown vegetables and took 
several blue ribbons in those classes. 
Dixmont Hos[iital i gardener Carl Bech- 
erer) received an award of merit for a vase 
of line single seedling 'ilums. 
H. L, Mason, Jr. (gardener James 
Murphy) received a special prize for collec- 
tion of wen-.s;rown -Tap. Anemones. 
' Messrs. Alex. Davidson. James Wiseman j 
and F. Luehenbacher acted as judges. 
A. A, LEACH, Sec'v. 
president: Jliomas Twigg, vicc-])resident : 
Ernst I. Brown, re-elected treasurer: 
Ernst Westlake, re-elected secretary; 
Harry Goodband re-elected corresponding 
secretar.\ : James McCarthy, trustee for 
three year-. Executive Committee: Jlessrs. 
Jos. Adler. Win. Xoonan, Thos. Henderson, 
Frank Watson, Chas. Biggers, John W, 
Everitt and Sam J. Trepess. President-elect 
Robert Jones thanked the society for the 
honor conferred on him and, with the mem- 
bers' co-operation, trusted tlie society would 
liave, a> in tlie past, a successful adminis- 
tration. 
IlARltY G(X)DBAND, Corr. Secv, 
NASSAU COUNTY HORT, SOCIETY. 
'1 he annual meeting of the above societ.v 
was held in Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, on 
Wednesday, December 10. President Jas, 
JMcCarthy occupied the chair. Andrew 
Crombie, John Morrison, Jos. Mander and 
Thos, Scott were elected active members. 
Treasurer Ernst J. Brown presented a 
creditable annual report showing the so- 
ciety had passed a very successful season 
both in point of membership and finan- 
cially. He also reported that a substantial 
check, the proceeds of our two fall shows, 
would be sent to the Red Cross. Jas. 
Duthie was called on to conduct tlic election 
of officers. The following oflicers were 
elected for the ensuing year; Robert Jones, 
ORCHIDS 
HOLYOKE AND NORTHAMPTON (MASS.) 
FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. 
The regular meeting was held Decem- 
ber 4 at the greenhouse of R. S. Carey, 
South Hadlej- Falls, Mass. Reports on the 
recent show proved that it was a success. 
The secretary-treasurer read his annual re- 
port, which was well received, as it showed 
the club in a flourishing condition. 
The election of officers for the coming 
year then followed. H. E. Downer, in- 
structor at Smith College was elected 
president; John Lamont, vice-president; 
James Whiting, of Massachusetts Agricul- 
tural College, re-elected secretary-treasurer, 
and R. B. Carey corresponding secretar.y. 
A rising vote of thanks was given our re- 
tiring president, George Strugncll and our 
re-elected secretarv-treasurer James Whit- 
ing. " R. S. CAREY, 
Corr. Sec'.v. 
SOUTHAMPTON (N. Y.) HORT. SOCIETY. 
The regular meeting of Southampton 
Horticultiual Society was held in Oddfel- 
lows Hall, on the 6th inst. President Chas. 
F. Guillot was in the chair. Wm. IMcLeod 
interested all present with his able report 
of the meeting of National Association of 
Gardeners held at the JIurray Hill Hotel, 
Xe\\' York, on Xovember 9, when the sub- 
ject of co-operation was dealt with. In 
the three exhibits put up for competition, 
two were won by W, JIcLeod and one by 
J. Cassidy. It was decided not to have the 
annual banquet this year, so we are hoping 
for a good attendance of members at the 
annual meeting, to be held in the above 
hall on January 3. After the meeting re- 
freshments will be served. Subject for com- 
petition will be six varieties of vegetables, 
three of each: best flowering (dant; best 
foliage plant. J. DICKSOX, 
Corr. Sec'y. 
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