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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
■were all that could be desired, and also 
that there were prospects of the 1918 con- 
vention coming to Pittsburgh. The secre- 
tary read his annual report, showing the 
society to he in a nourishing condition. 
Owing probably to the severe weather the 
exhibits were very few and it is to be 
hoped the members will attend to this im- 
portant part of the proceedings better in 
future. Twenty-one new members wer" 
elected and S applications filed. 
M. CURRAN. 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF WEST- 
ERN PENNSYLVANIA. 
The first anniversary of the Horticultural 
Society of Western Pennsylvania will be 
celebrated at the next meeting, when the 
election of officers for the coming year will 
be also held. 
President David Fraser presided at the 
last session of the organization, which was" 
devoted mainly to the subject and exhibition 
of chrysanthemums. Thomas Edward Tyler 
had a display of thirty-two varieties of 
pompons, while William Thompson, Jr., and 
Anthony A. Leach each had a fine showing 
of late specimen blooms, cultural certificates 
being awarded to each. Mr. Leach con- 
tributed an interesting talk on the culture 
of the plants, which called forth consider- 
able discussion. Some time was also de- 
voted to initiative plans for the society's 
participation in the June Flower Show of 
the Garden Club of Allegheny County. M. 
Curren and Mr. Barnett. representing the 
Sewickley Horticultural Society, were also 
present as a committee of inquiry as to the 
Western Pennsylvania organization holding 
a chrysanthemum show next autumn. In 
case it does, the Sewickley 'boys'' will co- 
operate; otherwise, they v ill plan to hold 
one, as was done this year. E. E. S. 
OYSTER BAY, N. Y. 
The regular meeting of the Oyster Bay 
Horticultural Society was held in Firemen's 
Hall, November 22, President Walker pre- 
siding. The committee having in charge the 
fifth annual dinner of the society made its re- 
port. It was generally agreed to hold the 
feast at the Oyster Bay Inn. December 12, 
at 7 :30 sharp. D. Beaton, James Duckham 
and John Sorosick acted as judges of the ex- 
hibits and awarded the society's blue ribbon 
to Joseph Robinson, for fifty violets. A. 
Andrews. Robert Wright. George Hale. Will- 
iam Eccles and John McCulloch were elected 
to membership. Applications were received 
from William Ford, Jr.. and F. F. Ayer. 
Several members addressed the society on 
timely and instructive subjects. Exhibits 
scheduled for the next meeting are : Six poin- 
settias, twelve sweet peas and twelve nar- 
cissi. The steward sprung a surprise on the 
crowd in the form of eats, drinks and smokes. 
JOHN T. INGRAM, Secy. 
HOLYOKE AND NORTHAMPTON FLOR- 
ISTS' AND GARDENERS' CLUB. 
The regular meeting was held December 
5 at Gallinan Bros, greenhouses, Smiths 
Ferry. President Butler presided over a 
good attendance of members and a lively 
meeting was held, several interesting topics 
coming up for discussion. Chief interest 
centered in the election of officers for the 
coming year. George Strugnell was elected 
president and H. E. Downer vice-president. 
James Whiting was re-elected secretary for 
his fourth term. His report showed the 
club to be in a healthy condition and it 
is satisfactory to note a steady progress 
from year to year. Messrs. K. B. Ullman, 
F. D. Keves and D. J. Sullivan were elected 
U-Bar Greenhouses 
Bubbles of Glass 
THAT is exactly what they are, bubbles of glass. 
So light and webby is the frame work of 
U-Bars, that there seems almost nothing 
between you and the sunshiny outside. 
It's because of this extreme lightness and sun- 
shinyness that U-Bar houses are so productive. 
It's because of the U-Bars that U-Bar houses 
are so enduring. 
It's because of the combination of both, that 
U-Bar houses are so unlike other greenhouses. 
The catalog goes into the whys and wherefores. 
Send fur it. Or send for us. Or both. 
U-BAR GREENHOUSES 
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as the executive committee. Three new 
members were elected. H. E. D. 
NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The annual meeting of the above society 
was held in the Pembroke Hall. Glen Cove, 
on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13th at 2 
o'clock. President James McDonald pre- 
siding, the principal business being the 
election of officers for the ensuing year. 
The judges for the monthly exhibits were 
James Bell, Stephen Drombrowski and 
Thomas Twigg, and their awards were as 
follows: first. Peter McDonald with a fine 
vase of mixed carnations: first, John W. 
Everitt with 50 single violets and honor- 
able mention to Harry Goodband for a vase 
of chrysanthemums, cosmos pink. Mrs. 
Payne Whitney was elected an honorary 
member of this society, and three applica- 
tions for active membership were received. 
The president presented the silver and glass 
trophies that were w-on at the recent ex- 
hibitions to the winners. Treasurer Ernest 
J. Brown ably read his annual report, show- 
ing this society to be in a splendid condi- 
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