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had ever seen. There was a wealth of floral decorations. 
Peonies and roses formed the mass. The former were al¬ 
most wholly furnished by the Jewell Nursery Company of 
Lake City, Minn., though smaller contributions were received 
from many of tl^e nurserymen of Indiana and adjoining States 
The guests sat down promptly at 7:15 and the clinking of 
silver and tinkle of glass continued till 
8:45 when President Kirkpatrick arose 
and in eloquent sentences characterized 
the convention, the mission of the nur¬ 
serymen and then introduced the 
President-elect Emery Albertson, of 
Bridgeport, who responded in concise 
and business like but appreciative 
manner to the words of congratulation. 
The conduct of the meeting was then 
placed in the hands of Captain C. L. 
Watrous, of Iowa, who successively 
called upon the following for toasts: 
Hon. Willet M. Hays, “The Nation’s 
Nursery;” John C. Chase, of New 
Hampshire, “The White Pine Label;” John Craig, of New 
York,“The Nurseryman’s Press;” Stanley H.Watson, of Texas, 
“The Lone Star State;” N. 11. Hale, Tennessee, “Our 
Association and the South.” The whole affair proved to 
be an unqualified success and will undoubtedly become an 
established item in the program of the annual meeting. 
The members showed full appreciation of the donations of the 
various brands of juices as shown in the accompanying menu: 
MENU. 
GEORGE E. SEAGER 
Secretary 
Rochester, N. Y. 
Black Spanish Wine, by W. B. Wright 
{ Canape d’Anchoise 
Stuffed Olives 
Seedling Wine, by Harmann Grape Nurseries 
Chicken Bouillon in Cups 
Mixed Pickles Silverskin Oinions 
Filet of Whitefish, Yin Blanc 
Sliced Cucumbers Potatoes Monaco 
Cider, by Cooly & Dougherty 
Sweetbreads, Pique, Perigorde 
Fresh Mushrooms 
Grape Juice, by Gleason Grape Juice Co. 
Roman Punch 
Tenderloin of Beef, Braise, Trianon 
Potatoes Rissolecs Cauliflower, an Gratin 
Michigan Claret, by E. Enterman 
Lettuce and Tomatoes, Mayonnaise 
Red Raspberry Ice Cream Assorted Cake 
American Cheese Water Crackers 
Coffee 
Champagne Cider, by Bryant 
Fruits and Berries by A. A. of N. 
Flowers and Decorations by A. A. of N. 
SIDE EXCURSIONS. 
MAMMOTH CAVE. 
It was a jolly party of somewhat less than fifty headed 
by President-elect Albertson that left the hotel on Saturday 
morning for Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. The route was via 
Louisville where a halt was made for lunch and where the 
party was met by J. II. Milliken, District Passenger Agent, 
of the Louisville and Nashville railway, who arranged a special 
rate for the remainder of the trip and who then placed Mr. 
L. C. Barry of the advertising department of the L. & N. 
in special charge of the comforts of the excursionists. The 
National Nurseryman was the only journal represented 
and it takes much pleasure in testifying to the assiduity and 
thoughtfulness with which these railway officials attended 
to the wants of the travelers. 
The ride on the L. & N. over the Kcntuckv hills and through 
winding valleys revealed magnificent scenery and unique 
pastoral conditions. The traveler leaves the L. & N. at 
Glasgow Junction and completes the remaining eight miles 
between him and his destination by taking a steam motor 
line which with much •tooting and puffing lands him at Mam¬ 
moth Cave Hotel in time and fully ready for supper. The 
Hotel is an ancient whitewashed wooden structure 
unique and primitive in most respects. 
The first trip through the Cave was made at night occupy¬ 
ing from eight to twelve on Saturday night. The temperature 
of the Cave is 54 winter and summer and after the torrid 
heat of out doors the underground temperature was deliciously 
invigorating—a cool air bath in fact. 
The next day the party divided into groups going in 
different direction, exploring as fancy dictated various places 
and routes. 
This vast region of cavernous limestone is full of features 
of surpassing interest and all members of the party feel 
deeply grateful to Mr. Albertson for having suggested the 
excursion. 
THE VINCENNES VISIT. 
That the invitation of Messrs. Simpson and Reed of 
cennes was much appreciated is at¬ 
tested by the fact that fifty or sixty 
nurserymen placed themselves in the 
hands of their hosts on Tuesday morn¬ 
ing and were not only entertained but 
greatly instructed by a tour through 
the historic town of Vincennes and a 
visit to its leading features of interest. 
Later on the party examined the 
well kept grounds of Reed and the 
Simpsons and were much impressed by 
the fine blocks of stone fruits and other 
nursery stock. r 
J . CHARLES L. YAH 
Vincennes is last making a leputa— Treasurer 
( ion for fine cherrv trees. Rochester, n. \ . 
Vin- 
REPORT OF EXHIBITS. 
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Committee on Exhibits: R. C. Berckmans, J. C. Hale, 
and M. B. Fox. 
Your committee beg to offer the following report on Ex¬ 
hibits displayed at this meeting. 
Rochester Lithographing Co., Rochester, N. Y. 
Display of Colored Plates, Plate Books, Circulars, Etc. 
Benjamin Chase, Derry, N. H. 
Wooden Tree Labels. 
Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., Dayton, Ohio. 
Wooden Tree Labels. 
Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn. 
Display of Pteonies. 
