Grower." This article contains a list of the new varieties and a 
number that are not as generally known as they should be; and many 
of the finest peonies originated in this country in recent years will 
be found therein. 
The Northwestern Peony and Iris Society has only been in exist- 
ence a few years, but has been exceedingly active in creating an in- 
terest in those flowers. Its members are scattered over fifteen states 
and additions are constantly being made to its membership roll. 
The Prehminary Schedule for the Eastern Show of the American Iris Society 
Iris Society is in our hands. As it is subject to change, all persons 
intending to exhibit should notify the Secretary, Mr. R. S. Sturte- 
vant, Wellesley Farms 95, Mass., in order to receive the Official 
Schedule giving all details which will be ready May 15th. 
The Show will be held in University Hall, Wanamaker's Store, 
Philadelphia, June ist and 2d, 1920 (date subject to change). 
Lack of space permits but a glimpse of the attractions offered to 
exhibitors. The classes will be divided into four Groups. Groups i and 
2 are open to any exhibitor. Group 3 is open only to amateurs, and 
Group 4 is open to members of Garden Clubs only. The Hst of prizes, 
contains medals of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, money, 
ribbons and plants of rare Iris, well worth trying for if interest in 
Iris were not a sufficient incentive. 
It is earnestly hoped that Garden Club members will exhibit. 
There is a Group especially for them, though they may also exhibit 
in Group i. This courtesy on the part of the officials of the American 
Iris Society should receive an enthusiastic response. And it is urged 
that there be many exhibits from and a large attendance of Garden 
Club of America members. 
Always cut twice as many, if possible, as you expect to use, select- Suggestions 
ing stalks on which buds are in different stages of development; cut H^^Kng*of Iris 
late in the afternoon before the Show and keep in water in a cool, dark for Exhibition 
place. 
For long distances the stalks may be transported in shallow boxes, 
packed in tissue paper with moist cotton around the ends of the 
stems. Opening buds may be tied with soft wool. 
Full-blown flowers cannot be carried in this way, and it should be 
remembered that Iris cut in bud invariably open smaller and often 
paler in color, and so do not truly represent the variety. 
A moderate number of full-blown flowers can be packed in boxes 
8x12x48 inches, with strips of cotton cloth run through the sides at 
various distances, each stalk being laid in separately and the cloth 
strip pinned on each side of the stalk so there should be no chance of 
slipping. 
The American Iris Society asks those who have handled these 
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