THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 
485 
WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD SHOW. 
The sixth annual autumn exhibition of 
this society was held in Drinkwater's Hall, 
Greenwich, Conn., October 31-November 1. 
The manager was .1. I'.. McArdle, who was 
ably assisted by Thos. Ryan, to whom the 
society is indebted for the staging of a 
magnificent display of (lowers, fruits and 
vegetables. The handsome and valuable 
prizes offered for the entire schedule of 121 
classes brought out keen competition, the 
quality of the exhibits throughout being of 
a very high order. Noteworthy features 
were the scarcity of the "big blooms" and 
the increasing popularity of tin- more deco- 
rative types of single and pompon varieties 
of chrysanthemums, the increasing interest 
displayed in the classes for groups of plants 
ami of cut Mowers, decorative work and 
table decoration. It is gratifying to note 
the interest taken in the exhibition by the 
amateurs — those who do not employ paid 
assistants. Owing to the unusually mild 
season, there was a splendid display of out- 
door flowers; over 50 varieties were seen 
in the five groups in this class. Among 
the novelties noted was the new yellow rose 
exhibited by A. X. Pierson, Inc., Mine. Col- 
lette Martinet, of remarkable, fragrance 
good form, and which is said to be a good 
grower and producer. Some fine varieties 
of anemone flowered chrysanthemum seed- 
lings exhibited by Scott Bros., Elmsford, 
X. Y„ attracted a lot of attention. A vase 
of the new double flowered form of cosmos 
was exhibited by .T. B. McArdle; the neat 
flowers should be very useful to the florist 
as well as a good subject for the garden. 
The sweepstakes prize for the best chrysan- 
themum bush plant went to W. J. Sealey. 
gardener for Clias. Mallory. The prize for 
the most meritorious exhibit, a display of 
orchid plants, went to Robt. Allen, gardener 
for E. C. Benedict. The award for table 
decoration went to Win. Whitton, gardener 
for ifrs. IT. M. Flagler, who also won the 
prize for the largest chrysanthemum bloom 
in the show. First prize for outdoor flow- 
ers went to P. W. l'opp, gardener for Mrs. 
H. Darlington ; second. Wm. Smith, gar- 
dener for Robt. Mallory, wdio also was first 
for a specimen orange tree. 
In the chrysanthemum plant classes, the 
honors were divided by Chas. Mallory. .Tcihu 
Downev (Thos. Ryan. Gr.), John Orr. Mrs. 
W. G. Nichols (G. D. Sullivan, Gr.), A. G. 
Smith (C. Hankanson, Gr.). Mrs. L. C. Bruce 
(John Andrew. Gr.), Mrs. H. M. Flagler. Mrs. 
A. M. Zabriskie (Fred Metzler, Gr.), F. A. 
Topping (Fred Lagerstam, Gr. ). 
Tn the cut chrysanthemum classes the most 
successful were Mrs. H. M. Flagler, Mrs. E. 
C. Convers (Wm. Graham, Gr.). Mrs. Ernest 
Iselin (Duncan Mclntyre, Gr.), Mrs. J. D. 
Barron (James Linane, Gr.), A. G. Smith, G. 
Lowther (Emil Johnson, Gr.). 
Tn the pompon classes the honors were di- 
vided by Adrian Iselin, Jr. (Jos. Tiernan, 
Gr.), Mrs. H. Darlington, Mrs. E. C. Con- 
verse, Mrs. F. A. Constable (.Ins. Stuart. 
Gr.). 
In the single classes, honors were shared 
by Mrs. F. A. Constable. Mrs. H. Darlington, 
Adrian Iselin, A. G. Smith and Mrs. E. C. 
Converse. For vase of pompons, one variety, 
Mrs. H. Darlington was first; Chas. Mallory, 
second. For six blooms yellow, 1915 intro- 
duction, P. W. Popp was first. 
Tn the carnation classes the principal win- 
ners were Mrs. E. C. Converse (Robt. Grun- 
nert, Gr.), Mrs. Nathan Strauss (Thos. 
Aitchison, Gr.), J. B. Cobb (A. Alius, Gr.), 
W. Brunny and Geo. Lowther. 
In the rose classes the honors went to 
Chas. Smith (Anton Fcdcrson, Or. I, Mrs. H. 
M. Flagler, Mrs. E. C. Converse, Mrs. Oliver 
Hoyt (Jas. Foster, Gr.). First prize for vio- 
lets went to Miss M. Valentine (A. Carver. 
Gr.); second to Mrs Oliver Hoyt Robt. 
Grunnert was first for lily of the valley. 
Honors in the orchid classes were divided 
between Mrs. Oliver Hoyt, E. C. Benedict 
Mrs. E. Croncheth. J. B. Cobb, Mrs. H. Dar- 
lington and Mrs. F. A. Constable. 
In the vegetable classes honors were shared 
by Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mrs. L. C. Bruce 
John Downey, Mrs. A. A. Anderson, J. B. 
Barron. Geo. Lowther, Mrs. Nathan Strauss, 
Ernest Iselin. Mrs. Oliver Hoyt, Miss Valen- 
tine. D. Millbank, A. Higgins, Mrs. E. C. 
Converse and J. B. Cobb. 
In the amateur classes, J. Merritt Smith 
and Oscar Addor, Jr., were the most success- 
ful. 
In the ladies' garden club class, Mis. \Y. 
M I'.enneti and Mrs. W. M. Ladd were the 
winners. The judges were: Wm. Turner, 
Oceanic, N. J.; Jas. Blair, Staatsburg, N. Y. ; 
Ernest Wild. Morristown, N. J., and Geo. 
Middleton, Tarrytown, N. Y. 
A certificate of merit was awarded to Alex. 
Geddes for display of single type seedling 
chrysanthemums; cultural certificate tn Win 
Morrow for Eucharis Amazonica, who was 
also awarded a certificate for Cycas Rum- 
phii; special prize to P. W. Popp for basket 
of pompon type chrysanthemums. 
Eight fine trade exhibits were in evidence. 
.1. It. McArdle. Greenwich, Conn., was highly 
commended for exhibit of roses, palms and 
cosmos; Stamford Seed Co., Stamford, Conn., 
was highly commended for exhibit of sun- 
dries. Certificates were awarded to Mills & 
Co., Mamaroneck, N. Y., for display of 
dahlias; Geo. E. Baldwin & Co., Mamaro- 
neck, N. Y., display of orchids; Lager & 
Hurrell, Summit, N. J., display of orchids; 
Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y., display of 
chrysanthemums; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- 
well. Conn., display of chrysanthemums; 
Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., for display 
of chrysanthemums. 
P. W. POPP, Cor. Sec'y. 
MADISON, N. J., SHOW. 
The twenty-first annual flower show ot 
tlie Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' 
Society was held in Assembly Hall, .Madi- 
son. X. J., October 26-27. 
It may be of interest to many to know 
what varieties are winning prizes this year, 
so we will mention a number that entered 
largely into the successful competition at 
this show. Some of the following are al- 
ready well known to the trade: Bob 
Pulling, a very large yellow bloom; James 
Fraser, yellow; Pockett, crimson; Mrs. 1). 
Syme, white: A. S. Baldwin, yellow: (den- 
view, bronze. To the writer's eye. Glen- 
view seems to be the ideal bronze. William 
Turner, white, has been seen in exhibitions 
for a number of years and there are but 
few that, so to speak, can "put it out." 
Mary Mason, bronze, is well known as a fine 
flower. Lady Hopeton, lavender shade, is a 
very large bloom. Alice Day is a white of 
g 1 appearance. Mrs. R. ('. Pullen, a good 
yellow, and Mrs. <;. Lloyd Wigg is another 
yellow of large size. Golden Champion 
October King and Marigold are yellows that 
look line. C. II. Totty is a good bronze. 
The rose exhibits seemed exceptionally 
line for this time of year. C. H. Totty's 
exhibit of new varieties was most interest- 
ing. His new yellow rose, Lillian Moore, 
seems to justify all that has been said and 
written about it. American Beauty, Mrs. 
George Shawyer, Hoosier Beauty, Ophelia, 
Lady Alice Stanley. J. L. Mock, Prima 
Donna and other varieties were shown in 
excellent form. 
The exhibits were very cleverly arranged. 
The stage was handsomely decorated by C. 
H. Totty. as a good-will offering, many fine 
exhibition, single and pompon varieties of 
chrysanthemums, being used with autumn 
foliage. The group in tile center of the 
hall, arranged by Robert Tyson, superin- 
tendent for Mrs.' II. McK. T'wombly, which 
captured first prize, was a very attractive 
arrangement of chrysanthemums and cro- 
tons. Oood fruit and vegetables were ex- 
hibited. 
The following were among the leading 
successful contestants in the cut-flower 
competition: Geo. B. Schley, Far Hills 
(Win. Ilickvalo. Gr.). eight first and three 
second prizes; .1. o. Brady, Gladstone (-1. O. 
Walker. Or.), seven first and three s nd 
prizes; Finest Wild. Madison, six first, 
second and one third prize; 0. II. Kalni. 
Morristown (Jas. Fraser, Or.), three first 
and four second prizes; Mrs. II. McK. 
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