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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 
The next speaker introduced was Wil- 
liam 11. Duckham, one of the four charter 
members of the organization present. 
Walter F. Sheridan, of New York, an ex- 
president of the New York Florists' Club, 
wa- next called upon. 
E. Strange, of the New Jersey Floricul- 
tural Association, expressed his pleasure of 
the privilege of attendance, and spoke of 
the general interest shown in the society. 
E. Bonner, of Red Bank Horticultural 
Society, when railed upon to tell what was 
doing along the coast, reported "all alive 
there." 
J. Austin Shaw gave a delightful little 
poem on "Harry and Duckie and Tottie," 
referring to Messrs. Herrington, Duckham 
ami Totty, the committee which had chargi 
of the celebration. 
\V. J. Stewart, of Huston. Mass.. the 
■dean" of the Horticultural Press, declared 
that the only way he could show the ex- 
tent of his appreciation was to show that 
he came from Boston to the "wilds of New 
Jersey" for that purpose alone. 
YV. (;. ('alter, id' Bernardsville, extended 
congratulations in behalf of the Horticul- 
tural Society of that place. 
Introduced as the man who had done 
much for the commercial end of the husi- 
ness, Charles 11. Totty, of JIadison, gave a 
brief, humorous anddrcss. 
Arthur Herrington. of Madison, the first 
president of the society, said that it had 
never been necessary to give any man a 
second term in the presidency, nor had 
there ever been two candidates. 
Edw. Reagan was called upon and paid 
a great tribute to Mr. Duckham, as treas- 
urer. 
The final response to a toast was given 
by Martin C. Ebel, of Madison, in behalf 
of the National Association of Gardeners. 
THE WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The members of the Westchester and 
Fairfield Horticultural Society began the 
new year in their new home. The meetings 
of the future will be held in the Isaac Hub- 
bard Hall, Greenwich. Ct. There was a fine 
attendance at the regular monthly meeting, 
held Friday evening, January 14. The prin- 
cipal features were the installation of officers 
and competition for Mr. Grierson's prize 
for the most meritorious exhibit. The prize 
was carried off by Mr. Thos. Ryan, who 
exhibited a vase of carnations. "Pink Sen- 
sation." of exceptional size. The thanks of 
the society were tendered to Win. Graham 
for a fine display consisting of carnations 
"Princess Dagmar," violets. Princess of 
Wales and cauliflower "Snowball." R. W. 
Popp received a vote of thanks for narcissus 
Grand Soliel d'Or. James Stuart was highly 
commended for a fine vase of Euphorbia 
Jacquinaeflora, Mr. Stuart having previous- 
ly received the highest honor for a similar 
display. 
Tin' officers for the ensuing year are as 
follows: President. W. J. Sealey: vice-presi- 
dent. Owen A. Hunwick; secretary. J. B. 
McArdle; treasurer. Robert Williamson: 
corresponding secretary. P. W. Popp. Ex- 
ecutive Committee: Win. Whitton, Oscar 
Addor, Anton Peterson, Thomas Ryan, John 
T. Burns. Four new members were elected 
and several proposals were received for con- 
sideration. It is very gratifying to note 
the ever increasing membership of our so- 
ciety, the enthusiastic attendance of 
members at the monthly meetings and the 
high standard of quality that always marks 
all of our exhibitions. 
We take this opportunity of extending 
our hearty thanks to all those wdio finan- 
cially, or in other ways have enabled the 
W. & F. Society to make such a grand rec- 
ord in the past, and w e also hope to merit 
the same good « ill and consideration in the 
future. 
Resolutions of sympathy were ordered to 
be convex ed to the bereaved family of Mr. 
George Lander, Jr., in whose death our so- 
ciety suffers the loss of an honorary member 
and a generous and consistent friend. A 
copy of these resolutions to be spread upon 
the records of the society. 
It was voted li\ the members that we will 
have the annual summer and fall exhibi- 
tions this year as usual. The location of 
the hall and dates to be announced later. 
A committee was appointed to arrange for 
the annual entertainment, the time and 
place to lie announced later. The' members 
and their families and friends have always 
enjoyed these affairs in the past. The 
forthcoming event will be no exception, 
A communication was read from the Co- 
operative Committee of the X. A. (i. offer- 
ing to supply copies of the exceptionally 
good essays read at the recent convention 
of the N. A. G. at Boston, -Mass.. to be read 
and discussed at the meetings. The offer 
was unanimously accepted. 
James Stuart and P. W. Popp entertained 
the members present with a graphic de- 
scription of their recent visit to Boston. In 
connection with the convention and busi- 
ness session of the X. A. G. thev voiced the 
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THE delightful floral border 
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For instance, look at the strik- 
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