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The secretary reported 324 members in good standing, of which 
217 were also members of the S. A. F. 
Several new varieties had been received for registration, and 14 
others were sent over by the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society 
of England. 
During the year a special silver medal had been struck to com- 
memorate the society’s 25th anniversary. The society had taken an 
active part in the National Flower Show at Philadelphia in March, 
1916, the members contributing S515 toward premiums, also silver and 
bronze medals. The sum of $154 was raised by the society on behalf 
of the Mother’s Day' Ass’n. 
The treasurer reported having received $2021.63 during the year, 
with payments of $1205.34. The permanent fund at Jan. 20, 1917, was 
$2731.35, and the Dorner Memorial fund $1042.49. 
American Dahlia Society 
The third annual meeting and exhibition was held in conjunction 
with the American Institute in the Engineering Bldg., "West 29th st.. 
New York, Sept. 25-27. 
Despite a trying season, an early frost on Sept. 10, and cold and 
dry weather, there was a good show. Twenty-eight seedlings were 
exhibited and seven preliminary certificates were recommended. 
There were decorative displays from Burpee & Co., Mrs. O. P. 
Chapman, F. R. Austin, Mills, and 'Vincent, as well as other displays 
from commercial growers. 
The officers were re-elected, namely, president, Richard Vincent, 
,Ir., White Marsh, Md.; secretary, J. H. Dick, 1426 73d st., Brooklyn, 
N. Y. ; treasurer, F. R. Au.stin, Tuckerton, N. J. A change was made 
in the vice-presidents to include Maj. N. F. Vanderbilt, San Rafael, 
Cal., who now represents the Pacific Coast. 
There were 325 entries in 86 classes. Among the chief prize win- 
ners were W. D. Hathaway, New Bedford, Mass.; J. H. Slocombe, New 
