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for best li' Carnations — 1st, James Mc- 
Donald; 2nd. .huncs McCarthy. Robert 
Jones exhibited a bunch of Violets which 
were of exceptional quality and for which he 
was awarded a Certificate of Culture. A 
vase of Gardenia exhibited by Harry Jones 
was Highly Commended. I5y request Mr. 
Robert Jones gave an account of his method 
i f mowing- Violets which was followed by 
hi interesting discussion on the same 
subject. 
James Holloway favored us with an essaj 
on the subject of "Outdoor Fruit," and as 
lie is a keen enthusiast on the subject of 
fruit culture and is constantly carrying on 
various experiments in the world of fruit his 
treatise proved to be of more than ordinary 
Interest. An animated discussion followed 
and Mr. Holloway was questioned at con 
siderable length in regard to different points 
about fruit growing which he had spoken of, 
M. C. Ebel, for the National Association 
of Gardeners, sent in an admirable essaj 
to be read at this meeting, the title of which 
was "The Use of Native Plants for Orna- 
mental Planting" by Mr. L. P. Jenson of 
Missouri. The essay was very instructive 
and was listened to with great interest by 
i he members present. 
Arthur Herrington was a welcome visitor 
:il the meeting and spoke on the coming 
International Flower Show to be held in 
New York. 
Beginning next month. April, our meetings 
will be held in the evening at 7 p. m. instead 
of in the afternoon. 
james .\ucaktiiy, 
('or. Secretary. 
KEWITES REUNION 
A reunion and banquet is being arranged 
tor Kow men and their ladies, to be held in 
Slew York, April 5, 1916, during the week 
"i the flower sho«. It is hoped that all 
Kew men will make a special effort to at- 
tend, as this is the first reunion of this 
character held in the United States. For 
full particulars apply to M. M. Tree, head 
gardnergardner, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 
WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HOR- 
TICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
A very important ami interesting session 
of this SOCietj was held ill the society's 
rooms ,it Greenwich. Conn., Friday evening, 
March 10, the occasion being the regular 
monthly meeting: President \Y. J. Seeley 
presiding. Interesting features were the 
splendid exhibits of plants ami flowers, and 
the i ipetition for the prizes offered by 
Mr. A. J. Ricards for the best essay f on, 
an is-isi;mt gardener, entitled iluu Can 
the W. & F. Society Increase Its Useful- 
ness from the Assistant's Point of View." 
Alex. Clarkson won the first prize, s ! 
honors went to J. Fienul. Some valuable 
suggestions were offered and our su-ietv 
»'ll be benefitted b\ the adoption of many 
of them. 
Mr. Arthur Herrington, of Madison \ J., 
was a visitor and addressed the members 
present in behalf of the management of the 
Spring Flower Show to be held in New York- 
City, April 5-12. This will undoubtedly be 
the greatest horticultural exhibition evei 
held ill New York City ami considerable 
support may be expected from our large 
membership of up to date gardeners. 
Three new members were enrolled at this 
meeting and several proposals were received 
and hied. The Fall show Committee re- 
i orted progress. Several offers of prizes for 
lie Premium list were received ami the 
oilers accepted with thanks. It was unani- 
mously voted to hold the annual summer 
exhibition at Mamaroneck, N. Y., in June: 
dale, will be announced later. Some valu- 
able prizes are already in band, and we 
anticipate having one of the best exhibi- 
tions ever held by our society. 
The judges made the following awards 
for the exhibits at this meeting: Robert 
Grunnert, Cultural Certificate lor Mignonette 
and Highly Commended lor display of 
Sweet Peas. The following were Highly 
Commended: Primula Obconica from W. J. 
Seeley; Sweet Peas "Yarrawa" from Wm. 
Whitton; Celsia Cretica from .1. B. Andrew; 
Buddleja Asiatica from Kobcrt Williamson 
vote of thanks; display of hardy English 
Primroses in variety from P. \Y. Popp. 
The following exhibits wine tendered the 
thanks of the society: Myosotia from J. 1!. 
Andrew: Primula Obconica from Jas. Lin- 
ane; Plate of Mushrooms from Wm. Whit- 
ton. Robert Allen received Honorable 
Mention for display of Cineraria Stellata. 
Next meeting, April 14, when a display of 
bulbous flowers will be in order. 
P. W. POPP. 
NEW LONDON HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
Members of the New London Horticul- 
tural Society listened to an interesting ad- 
dress by Professor Stevens, of the Connecti- 
cut Agricultural College, at Stores, at its 
monthly meeting held in the Council Cham- 
ber. Thursday evening, March !). "Pruning 
and Spraying" was the subject of Professor 
Stevens address, and it was very instructive 
and interesting. At the close of the address 
a short discussion took place in which 
several members took part. 
Announcement was made that prizes oi 
$lu bad been offered by Stunipp & Walter 
Company; $10 from B. A. Armstrong, Esq.; 
$5 from G. M. Williams Company; piece of 
silverware, valued at $111, by the W. M. 
Marshall Company, of New York. These 
prizes arc to be given at the Chrysanthemum 
and Fruit Show next fall. 
Two new members were elected. Secre- 
tary Jordan gave notice that Wm. Dawson, 
of Willimantic, would speak at the April 
meeting. Mr. Dawson is the originator ot 
"lied Wing." the new scarlet Carnation now 
being disseminated. 
Before the meeting closed an expression 
of regret was passed at losing a valuable 
member in the person of Alfred Flowers, 
former president of the society. Congratu- 
lations were given by rising to Mr. Flowers, 
who leaves to take charge of a large estate 
in \e V Jersey. STANLEY JORDAN. Sec. 
THE LAKE GENEVA, WIS., GARDEN- 
ERS AND FOREMENS ASSOCIATION. 
Ai the meeting of the Lake Geneva, Wis.. 
Gardeners and Poremens Association, held 
February 15, 1916, the following officers 
were elected : A. J. Smith, president : Wm. 
1'. I.onglaml. vice-president: Charles Lock- 
weed. secieiarv: Axel Johnson, treasurer. 
NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
At the February meetings of the Newport 
Horticultural Society papers were delivered 
on "Grafting and I'.udding." by K. Kem- 
pcniar: "The Culture of the Crape." by 
William Mnckay. and on "Rock Gardens," 
by \rthur W. Potter. Jr. During the dis- 
cussions which followed many questions were 
ablv answered by the authors. At the first 
meeting in March Bruce Butterton will de- 
liver a paper mi the "Insects Injurious to 
Boxwood," with special reference lo (be 
leaf minor which has caused so much 
damage to the boxwood in Ibis vicinity. Mr. 
Butterton is gardener lo E. J. Berwind, 
Esq., on whose estate bOXW 1 is a feature 
and is therefore well qualified to speak on 
this subject. W. G. 
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