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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
Ferry, on August 30. Both the day and the 
location were ideal and every one had a 
jolly time. 
The regular monthly meeting was held 
September 5 at the Massachusetts Agricul- 
tural College, Amherst. 
Professor Nehrling, ol the Department oi 
Floriculture, invited members to spend the 
afternoon, and as many as could do so 
availed themselves of the opportunity to in- 
spect the many interesting features to he 
found at the college. A hardy perennial 
garden lias recently been established and is 
receiving much attention from visitors. 
The business meeting was called to ordei 
by President Butler and plans for the com- 
ing show were discussed. Professor Nehrl- 
ing read two papers received from the Na- 
tional Association of Gardeners, one on the 
"Doabroticas," by R. A. Sell, of Texas, thi 
other on the "Iris Worm." by P. S. Snow. 
of Pennsylvania. A general discussion on 
insect pests followed. Several vases oi 
perennials were on the table from the col- 
lege garden and II. E. Downer showed 
Senecio Clivorum. II. E. D. 
TUXEDO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The usual monthly meeting of the Tuxedo 
Horticultural Society was held in the 
Parish House on September II. President C. 
Davidson in the chair. Mr. Edward Wilson 
read a very interesting paper on "Peren- 
nials and Alpine Plants." Mr. Wilson is 
head gardener to Mrs. Lewis Chandler, 
where they have one of the finest collection 
of Alpine plants to be seen anywhere; the 
most of the place being laid out in rock 
gardens which is a very appropriate place 
for the surroundings of Tuxedo Park. The 
final schedule is now ready for our Fall 
Show, which will lie held in Tuxedo Club 
House on November 3, 4 and 5. There arc 
some very interesting classes; one of the 
special features in this year's schedule in 
the Table Decoration of .Mums seated for 
eight persons. There are special prizes 
offered by Scott Brothers, A. X. Peirson, 
C. H. Totty, Knight & Struck Company, 
Adolph Lewisohn, Esq., Weeber & Don. 
Metropolitan Material Company, Arthur T. 
Boddington, Carter Tested Seeds Company, 
John Scheepers Company. Don Arber Chemi- 
cal Company, Julius Rochrs, Burnett Bros., 
Hitching Company, Winter & Son, Vaughans 
Seed Store, Peter Henderson, Lager & 
Hurrell, Henry A. Dreer. At this writing 
we expect as usual keen competition in 
most of the classes as all the boys report 
their crops looking prosperous. 
TIKIS. WILSON. Sccv. 
SEWICKLEY HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The first annual picnic of the Sewickley 
Horticultural Society was held Wednesday. 
August 30, on Mrs, Wm. Thaw's estate, "As 
You Like It." Sewickley Heights. 
It is not often that such an ideal picnic 
ground, including the swimming pool and 
tin- boating lake, situated in the middle of 
the wonderful rock garden, is plaeed at the 
disposal of any society and everyone present 
felt grateful to Mrs. Thaw in granting such 
a privilege and also to her gardener, .in!,,, 
Jones, who was untiring in his efforts to 
make everyone feel at home. About 150 
were present and the weather being perfect 
all had a glorious time. The Soccer gami 
was the first big event and was very fast 
for about two minutes when lack of train- 
ing began to tell on some of the boys, 80 
much so that in the second half' the} 
thought tin' referee's watch had stopped. 
The swimming pool and the lake were fully 
patronized for the next hour after which a 
halt was called for lunch. The boys hen 
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(lacked in some extra weight for tin' tue-of- 
war which followed, and a very strenuous 
affair it was. A line programme of sports 
for old and young was then gone through 
when all adjourned for the distribution oi 
prizes and a wee deoeh-au-doris which in 
this case happened to be ice cream and 
coffee. 
Xo one seemed to want to go home so an 
impromptu concert was next in order, but it 
had to be and at the finish all were tired 
and happy. 
The committees did their work well, other 
members also doing their share, all work 
ing in harmony making the outing, as it 
was, a splendid success. M. C. 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF 
NEW YORK. 
An exhibition of plants and Sowers was 
held by the society iu co-operation with the 
New York Botanical Garden, in the mu- 
seum building, Bronx Dark, Aug. 19 and 
20. The exhibition was mainly for Gladi- 
oli, and there was a superb display of these 
popular flowers. The large collection ex- 
hibited by Mr. T. A. Havemeyer was the fea- 
ture of the exhibition. Many unusual forms 
wen. contained in this, and the range of 
colors was marvelous. The following prizes 
were awarded iu the open-to-all classes: 
Largest and best collection, T. A. Have- 
meyer (A. Lahodney, gardener), first; John 
Lewis Childs, Inc.. second. 
For the best 12 varieties, three spikes of 
each. T, A. Havemeyer, first; John Lewis 
Childs, Inc., second. 
The best vase of whit", 25 spikes. T. A. 
Havemeyer, first: John Lewis Childs. Inc.. 
second. 
The best vase of red. 25 spikes. John 
Lewis Childs. Inc.. first. 
Tin' best centerpiece for a table, Mrs. II. 
Darlington (P. W. Popp, gardener), first. 
In the classes for non-eommercial growers, 
the following prizes were awarded : 
Largest and best collection, Mrs. II. Par- 
lington, first. Best six varieties, three spikes 
of each, Mrs. F. A. Constable (James 
Stuart, gardener), first: Mrs. II. Darling- 
ton, second. Best vase of white, six spikes. 
William Shillaber (J. P. Sorenson, garden- 
er), first. Best vase of pink, six spikes, 
Mrs. II. Darlington, first. Best vase of 
red, six spikes. Mrs. F. A. Constable, first; 
.Mrs. 11. Darlington, second. 
Collection of annuals. 1J varieties. Ralph 
Pulitzer (Frederick Hitchman, gardener), 
first : William Shillaber, second. 
Special prizes were awarded to I'.ohbink 
& Atkins for a collection of herbaceous pe- 
rennials, ami also to Mrs. F. A. Constable 
for a collection of herbaceous perennials. 
GEORGE V. NASH, Secretary 
