Of course any club, society or other organization that has ever held 
a competition of any sort has learned much that is here advised, 
through more or less difficult experience. Nevertheless there are 
undoubtedly a number of hints that can prove of real help even in the 
case of bodies that have been at it for years, for the bulletin is the 
result of a study of many successes and endeavors. 
Of special value for reference purposes are the suggested schedules 
for various kinds of shows including Spring and Fall shows (general), 
vegetable and fruit shows, Narcissus, Iris, Peony, Rose, Sweet Pea, 
Gladiolus, Dahlia and Hardy Chrysanthemum shows; and also score 
cards for judging practically all classes that might be shown at such 
events. 
Copies of the circular may be obtained free, as long as the 
supply holds out, by writing to the Secretary of Agriculture at 
Washington, D. C. 
From The Florists^ Exchange. 
Departments 
J.4^. 4, 1920 
The The Primula Denticulata, both in lavender and white, may be had 
Garden at the Nurseries of the Lowthorp School, Groton, Mass. This variety 
Miscellany is generally very hard to get. 
Ceonothus Gloire de Versailles is reported as an exquisite background 
for September borders. It can be had at Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford 
N.J. 
Viburnum Carlesii (very sweet scented) is reported as hardy as 
far north as Maine, and should be in every garden. It is sometimes 
grafted on the Common Hobble bush, so look out for the suckers and 
cut them off close to the roots. 
Have any of our readers used the common Sea Buckthorn as a 
background for mauve flowers, and will they report on its success? 
We have been preparing the following list of Nurserymen, 
Seedsmen and Specialists from the personal recommendation of our 
Club members, hoping in time to have a complete list of the best 
men in the country. Necessarily the list is still incomplete but we 
expect to add to it from time to time. The Miscellany would be 
glad to have any new names of firms that you can personally rec- 
ommend; or would be equally interested to hear complaints of 
any firms on the hst. 
The Bulb lists will be printed later. 
Anna G. Hill 
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