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THE AMERICAN GARDEN. 
71 
NEW-YOEK HOETIOULTUEAL SOOIETT. 
The leading feature of the March exhibi¬ 
tion of this society was the gi'and display of 
Narcissus made by Woolson & Co., Passaic, 
N. J. It was undoubtedly the. finest oolloc- 
tiou of the kind ever exhibited in America, 
filling an entire table of the whole length of 
the haU, and comprising one hundred and 
sixteen different species and varieties. The 
great improvements which have been made 
in this class of bulbous plants within the 
last few years, can hardly be imagined with¬ 
out having seen such a collection. These 
plants were of coiu-se grown in pots, and 
had been slightly forced; yet most of the 
varieties are of easy culture, and are perfectly 
hardy in this latitude. 
Boses, as usual, attracted the most marked 
attention. All the popular and many rare 
varieties were represented, and most of 
them in exquisite specimens and large 
quantities, so that it would have been no 
easy task to single out the best. 
Orchids from several exhibitors made a 
magnificent display, and some specimens of 
PJialcenqpsis Schilleriana excelled in gorgeous 
beauty even those shown at previous meet¬ 
ings. 
There were several meritorious collections 
■of cut flowers on the tables, and it is gratify¬ 
ing to note that the intrinsic value of these 
oxhibits is perceptibly improving. 
Carnations, Primulas, Hyacinths, Tulips, 
Lilies of the Valley, and many other' plants, 
which we have not space to enumerate, com¬ 
pleted this interesting exhibition. 
MASSACHUSETTS HOETIOULTUEAL SOOIETT. 
Storm and sleet are in keeping with the 
20th of March, but the Bose and Azalea 
show, which takes the edge off the rude 
season for flower-lovers, opened bravely as 
usual. There is something substantial in 
the habits of a society which owns its granite 
building and holds $200,000 of property, 
besides a library whose very titles are envi¬ 
able to a student of horticulture. The exhi¬ 
bition is not limited to Boses and Azaleas, 
which were rivaled in attraction by inviting 
groups of spring flowers. 
The show of Azaleas from the Hoveys of 
Cambridge was arranged with peculiar taste, 
_the rosy, pale, and crimson clouds of blos¬ 
soms rising in ranks against a large window, 
coloring the light-like stained glass, while 
among them rose pots of tall Bermuda Lilies 
in bloom, with best effect. Azaleas always 
should be shown against the light, which 
heightens their transparent coloring. The 
unique specimen labeled Mme. Leonie Van 
Houtte, sported red, flesh, rose, and stripeU. 
white blossoms on one plant. Mi‘. McLaren, 
the large grower from Forest Hills, showed 
Tree Azaleas in flnest bloom, trained in most 
scientific fashion, stems bare and straight as 
walking-sticks, with a tuft of largo, pure 
blossoms at the top. The society exhibition 
would not be complete without ex-President 
Wilder’s collection of Azaleas, notable for 
forty years, the latest seedling, labeled by 
the veteran’s own hand, being a pure white, 
single flower with oval petal, almost as reg¬ 
ular as a CameUia. His M. Verschaffelt is 
•one of the fi nest showy Azaleas,_like_^>_Lad^ 
Washington Geranium, rose-white with car¬ 
mine stippled center. Baron do Vriero, full 
ruffled white with spare tinges of rose; Mar¬ 
quis of Lome and M. A. Hardy, deep salmon 
rods; Bosy Morn and Decora, deeper crimson, 
may bo mentioned as Azaleas which group 
well together, a point lost sight of, or not at 
all considered in Azalea houses, but which 
concerns the fullest appreciatiou of their 
beauty. 
The winter past h<as not been a good one 
for Boses, and growers deserve all the more 
credit for results obtained. W. C. Strong, of 
Brighton, showed a dozen Baroness Eoths- 
child in fine bloom, gi-afted January 20th. 
J. B. Moore & Sons, Concord, had among 
other plants the Marquise Castellani, one of 
the flnest pink Boses in color known, and 
a Mabel Morrison, which they grow to perfec¬ 
tion, also H. P. Boses, not generally grown; 
the Duchess of Vallombrosa, finer pink than 
Baroness Eothschild, making a fine group 
with the pale Merveille de Lyon and pearly 
Jules Finger; Mrs. Harry Tinner, a deep 
scarlet velvet; Camille Beruardin, which 
shows good substance, spite of the month, 
which leaves other Boses tender-petaled for 
want of sun; and last, the new Rose Gabriel 
Luizet, over which growers are enthusiastic, 
pronouncing it the form of La France, ivith 
better coloring. It certainly has good quali¬ 
ties,—a long, upright stem, pointed buds, 
finely cupped flower, outer petals recurved, 
and pure attar scent. It will likely prove a 
good bouquet Bose, as the Marquise Castel¬ 
lani will be a fine one for the corsage, 
finished in form, bud, and tint, but not over 
large. S. D. P. 
COTTON CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION. 
The Centennial Anniversary of Cotton Ex¬ 
portation from America will be fitly com¬ 
memorated by a grand World’s Exposition to 
be held at New Orleans, La., commencing on 
the first Monday in December, 1884, and 
closing not later than May 31, 1885. 
The Horticultui-al Department, which has 
been placed under the superintendence of 
Mr. Parker Earl, promises to combine the 
most extensive exhibits in its various 
branches that have ever been collected on 
this continent. The horticultui'al group has 
been divided into the following classes : 
1. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers. 
2. Conservatories and their Management. 
3. Implements and Accessories. 
4. Garden Designing and Construction. 
6. Vegetables. 
6. Fruit and Fruit-trees. 
7. Seeds and Saplings of Forest-trees. 
8. Gardens for Dwellings; 
For schedules and any information per¬ 
taining to the Horticultural Department of 
the Exposition, address 
Mr. Parker Earl, Cohden, III. 
THE WEST TENNESSEE HOETICULTUEAL 
SOCIETY. 
This society will hold an exhibition of 
Strawberries, vegetables, and flowers, in the 
city of Jackson, Tenn., on the 8th, 9th, and 
10th days of May, 1884. All horticulturists 
are cordially invited to attend. 
Premium list and programme, giving full 
particulars and much valuable information 
about the advantages of West Tennessee as a 
fruit-growing country, can be had by postal- 
eard reouest to_j7i02_P_^taiJc^^a^son^re}i^^ 
EASHIONASLE EOSES. 
Dark colors, the darker the better, are now 
all the rage for corsage flowers in Paris, and 
a great demand for the new dark Tea Boses 
has in consequence been created. Buds of 
Paul' NcDron, a very large, dark Hybrid 
Remont Bose, are also much w;orn. 
P. J. A. BEECEMANS. 
The Rural New Yorker gives in a recent 
issue a most excellent and life-like portrait 
of this distinguished horticulturist, which, in 
artistic execution and likeness, is as superior 
to the ordinary newspaper portraits as cream 
is to skim-milk. Mr. E. S. Carman is doing 
praiseworthy service in thus introducing the 
prominent men of the profession to his 
readers. 
CULTIVATINa NETTLES. 
Nettle cloth, which before the introduction 
of cotton fabrics was hold in high esteem, 
stands a fair chance of coming into vogue 
again. Modern science and machinery are 
supplying improved methods for its success¬ 
ful manufactm-e, so that the Nettle is now 
actually being cultivated in Germany, where 
its fibre is made into a variety of textile 
fabrics. A Dresden manufacturer has pro¬ 
duced from it the finest thread known to the 
trade, of which a length of sixty miles weighs 
only two and a half poimds. 
AMEEIOAN POTATOES IN ENGLAND. 
A leading English magazine says, in a re¬ 
cent issue : “ The quality of Potatoes raised 
in England is. On the whole, so superior, and 
the preference for them is so great that it 
does not pay to import novelties from 
abroad.” Yet, strange to say, a list of 
“ Choice Potatoes for Profit and Exhibition, 
consisting of the finest varieties that have 
been introduced to cultivation,” published in 
the same number, contains: 
Pride of America, Snowdrop, White Elephant, 
American Purple, Beauty of Hebron, Early 
Gem, Bresee, Late Rose, Queen of the Valley, 
Trophy, Adirondack, Blush, Matchless, and 
Triumph, all American varieties, and over 
one-third of the entire list. 
NOTICES OF THE PEESS. 
The American Garden, published in this city, 
Is a faithful guide in aU matters relating to work 
in the garden or on small farms.— The Oonlinent* 
The American Garden, one of our most popu¬ 
lar horticultural jom-uals, commenced its fifth 
vohmie recently by appearing in an elegant cover, 
which adds gi'oatly to its former handsome ap¬ 
pearance .—North aiul South, 
The American Garden is always bright, beau¬ 
tiful, and fresh, as if from the land of flowers. 
I The publishers cuioy rare facilities for giving 
their patrons .a valuable .iournal, and the editor, 
who is recognized high authority in horticultural 
matters, spares no pains to keep e.aoh number up 
to its high standard.—27ic South. 
The American Garden presents a gi-eatlv 
improved appearance in its neat and prctlify 
designed cover. Its contents are of great intoivsi, 
to either the professional gardener or the ama¬ 
teur, and its reading matter is profusely illus¬ 
trated with designs of fruits, flowers, etc. Queens 
no. Sentinel. 
