THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
527 
LAKE FOREST, ILL., FLOWER SHOW. 
Tlie firsl chrysanthemum exhibition of 
tlie North Shore Horticultural Society, held 
in Durand Art Institute, Lake Forest, 111., 
proved to !»■ a most successful affair, sur- 
passing all expectations of those who had 
the show in charge. The stork displayed 
was all of very fine quality, the exhibits 
numerous and well staged and the large 
hall was well filled. 
In the class for group of chrysanthemum 
plants to occupy a space of 50 square feet, 
arranged for effect with palms and ferns, 
there were three splendid entries, Clias. H. 
Selieweppe (H. Zakes, Gr. ) being first witli 
a line (iis| lay, closely c tested by J. Ogden 
Armour (T. W. Head, Gr. ), second, and 
Louis F. Swift (J. H. Francis, Gr.), third. 
The Swift entries captured the handsome 
silver cup offered by the First National 
Bank in the sweepstakes class. The classes 
for cut blooms and plants were GO in num- 
ber and fruit and vegetable awards were 
made in 40 divisions. John Tiplady was 
exhibition manager and Joseph Kruppa and 
James Livingston officiated as judges. The 
following were among the principal prize 
winners: J. Ogden Armour, Louis F. Swift, 
A. B. Dick (Frank Kuehne, Gr.), E. L. Ryer- 
son (P. Back, Gr.), D. Mark Cummings (K. 
Loeman, Gr.), W. 0. Lindley, (O. Pearson, 
Gr.), Miss Prentice L. Coonlev (R. L. 
Chalmers, Gr.), H. C. Chatfield, Taylor (C. 
Geppert, Gr.) F. L. Moore (D. McNaughton, 
Gr.), B. L. Smith, (E. Bollinger, Gr.), Chas. 
H. Schweppe, Clayton Mark (G. Schaeffer. 
Gr.), B. A. Eckhardt (R. Seifert, Gr.), Har- 
old McCormick (A. Jackson. Or.), J. W. 
Thorne (0. Strassenburg, Gr.). and Mrs. R. 
H. MeElwee (John Newbore, Gr.). 
evening the judges made the following 
awards: Cultural certificate fur a fine dis- 
play of earnatious from Robt. Grunnert. 
High commendation to .las. Foster for seed- 
ling single type "mums." II 'aide mention 
to James Stuart for a fine vase of Erlangea 
Tomentosa. This new winter flowering 
plant is a welcome addition to our lists. 
High commendation to Robt. Johnson for a 
fine display of antirrhinum. The thanks 
of the society was accorded to P. W. Popp 
for Crinum Amabile ; Jas. Foster for 
"mums" and oranges: potatoes from Owen A. 
Hunwick ; lettuce from Paul Dwenger. After 
the general routine was disposed of a social 
session was held and light refreshments 
served. The retiring secretary extends to 
all a Merry Christmas and a happy and pros- 
perous New Year. Tlie next meeting Janu- 
ary 12, 1917. — P. W. Popp, Corresponding 
Secretary. 
WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD 
SOCIETY. 
There was a very fine display on the ex- 
hibition tables and an exceptionally good 
altendance at the annual meeting of the 
Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural So- 
ciety, held in the society's rooms in Hub- 
bard Hall, Greenwich, Conn., Friday eve- 
ning December 8. President W. J. Sealej 
in the chair. The secretary's report and 
the financial statement rendered by the 
treasurer were highly satisfactory, showing 
the society to lie in high standing, with a 
very healthy balance in the treasury. The 
principal business of the meeting was the 
annual election of officers. There was keen 
competition for the offices, which is always 
a very healthy sign. The choice of the 
majority of the members resulted in the elec- 
tion of Win. Whitton, president ; John An- 
drew, vice-president: Robt. Williamson, 
treasurer; J. B. McArdle. secretary: Alex 
Clarkson, corresponding secretary, all of 
Greenwich, Conn. The executive committee 
■lei ted was: Win. Graham, Robt. Grunnhert. 
also of Greenwich, and James Linane, of 
Rye, N. Y. The newly elected officers are 
all "live" ones and we predict great results 
for the year 1917. The retiring officers 
were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for 
their painstaking efforts in behalf of the 
society. A large number of ni^w members 
were enrolled during the past year, and 
our members are identified with every pro- 
gressive step in horticulture. During recess 
the members were entertained by Messrs. 
James Stuart and P. W. Popp. by a de- 
scription of their recent trip to Washington. 
D. C in connection with the annual meet- 
ing of the National Association, of Garden- 
ers of America. These annual meetings of 
the N. A. G. are yearly hecoming more in- 
teresting and we predict that in a very few 
years this annual meeting of the National 
Association will be the chief horticultural 
event of the year. For the exhibits of the 
CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The annual meeting of the Connecticut 
Horticultural Society was held in its rooms 
in the County Building on Friday evening, 
December S, at S o'clock. After the gen- 
eral routine business had been taken care 
of and the auditing committee bad reported 
the books of the treasurer and secretary 
O. K., the nominating committee announced 
that they were in favor of electing the offi- 
cers who served during 1916 to succeed 
themselves for 1917, the secretary being in- 
structed to cast one ballot, as follows : 
President— G. II. Hollister, Hartford. 
First Vice-President — Frank Roulier. 
Hartford. 
Second Vice-President — Fred Boss, Hart- 
ford. 
Third Vice-President — Oscar F. Gritz- 
niachcr. New Britain. 
Treasurer— W. W. Hunt, Hartford. 
Secretary — Alfred Dixon, Wethersfield. 
Librarian— William T. Hall. 
Botanist — J. Vidbourne. 
Pomologist — C. H. Sierman. 
President Hollister introduced the matter 
of flower shows to be held next year, and 
plans are contemplated of giving Hartford 
tliri xhibitions, viz.: a June Flower Show, 
a Dahlia Show in October, and a Chrysan- 
themum Show in November. After much 
discussion over tlie advisability of holding 
three exhibitions, it was finally voted to lay 
the matter on the table until the meeting in 
January. 
Inasmuch as the next meeting would be 
held the Friday before Christmas, it was 
voted to omit that meeting. 
ALFRED DIXON, Secretary. 
Wethersfield. Conn. 
SEWICKLEY HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The regular monthly meeting of the Se- 
wickley, Pa.. Horticultural Societj was held 
Dec. 12 in the Odd Fellows' Hall. Broad 
St., Sewickley, vice president R. Boxel pre- 
siding. The secretary reported attending a 
meeting of the Ladies' Harden Club Com- 
mittee and gave an account of some new 
ehisses added to the schedule of the big 
June Flower Show. Mr. Curran resigned 
his office of secretary. The new office-bear- 
ers for 1917 were elected as follows: Presi- 
dent, John Barnet; vice president, A. E. 
Bowsey; treasurer. Wrn. Thomson. Jr.; 
secretary, John Carman (care of Col. 
Schoonmaker, Sewickley. Pa.). Executive 
Committee: Ab. Davidson. Wm. Thomson, 
Sr., Chas. Patton, R. Boxel and Wm. Gillies. 
John Barnet and A. E. Bousey gave an in- 
teresting account of their trip to Washing- 
ton. I). C, to the X. A. G. Convention. 
stating the hospitality ami arrangements 
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