on "Rock Gardens." One Flower Show was held at Mt. Gulian, Mrs. 
Wm. E. Verplanck's historic home. The club was entertained by the 
Kingston Garden Club, for whom it stood sponsor last June; also, as a 
club, have attended the Tuxedo Flower Show for the past two years. 
Program for next year, 1916: 
Monthly meetings from May to November, with a business meet- 
ing. Extra meetings whenever called, at the convenience of the mem- 
bers. In July it is proposed to give a Flower Show at a fair held by 
the Village Improvement Society of Cornwall. Further plans are not 
concluded, as the Executive Committee will not meet until January. 
Sarah C. Rutherfurd, 
Secretary. 
Warwick, N. Y., November 22, 1915. 
Zhc (Sarben association in Ulewport 
In the autumn of 1914 the President of the Association offered to 
it the use of a considerable piece of land on the corner of Gibbs Avenue 
and Old Beach Road. 
This property, enclosed by a neat fence, is admirably situated for 
the purpose for which it was intended. It was necessary, however, to 
put it in proper condition for garden use. It was thoroughly ploughed 
late in the autumn and as early as possible work was begun in as eco- 
nomical a manner as was consistent with good and permanent results. 
This land, now a garden, is always open. While absolutely exposed 
to passers-by, there has been practically no damage done. It seems to 
have become a sort of retreat where a few people, of all kinds, go for 
rest and quiet. It is to be hoped that its restfulness will appeal increas- 
ingly to Newport residents. The fact that the association is in and for 
Newport alone makes it easy to have comparative tests from year to 
year. The reports of President and Secretary show quite plainly their 
gratification as to the experiment so far. The garden is not what it will 
be eventually. It will be laid out; in fact, the plans are already made, 
with much more space for exhibitions and small beds for trial purposes. 
On June 23d and 24th the garden was formally opened by a Rose 
Show. The grounds are in terraces, the upper one being planted in 
roses by the association itself. Each plant was doing its best in its new 
dwelling, hybrid teas, some standards, some of the new climbers on 
pillars, and some delicious varieties of polyantha. 
On the lower level were tents covering the cut rose exhibit, care- 
fully staged by experts of the Horticultural Society. This oldest of 
Newport's flower societies contributed much time and experience, as 
well as liberal awards, for the many classes of roses, and did an im- 
portant work in judging. 
A tent was given to a special exhibit of new begonias and ferns by 
a member of the association. Children showed wild flower collections, 
