. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. NEW YORK STAGES ^ A FINE SHOW ^ ^)m. D |N attendance, in beauty of ex- hibits, in financial success and in quality of display the New York spring show of 1917 excels its predeces- sors. Everyone is loud in its praise and the general public has been crowding the Grand Central Palace as never before. The influence of this artistic and charm- ing exhibition is incalculable. The exhibition shows further progress along the lines of recent years. It is not a contest of cultural skill on the part of growers, for with the exception of a few classes the com
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. NEW YORK STAGES ^ A FINE SHOW ^ ^)m. D |N attendance, in beauty of ex- hibits, in financial success and in quality of display the New York spring show of 1917 excels its predeces- sors. Everyone is loud in its praise and the general public has been crowding the Grand Central Palace as never before. The influence of this artistic and charm- ing exhibition is incalculable. The exhibition shows further progress along the lines of recent years. It is not a contest of cultural skill on the part of growers, for with the exception of a few classes the competition is ex- tremely light, but it is a demonstration of the skill of the decorators. The big features are the rose, rock and Dutch gardens. The joint committees of the Horticultural Society and the Florists' Club did splendid work and a large measure of the success is attributable to the efficient and faithful devotion of Secretary Young and the able man- agement of Arthur Herrington. The paths were widened, no crowding effect was visible anywhere, and all exhibits were carefully staged and protected. The trades' displays in most cases were as attractively staged as were those for competition, but much of the show's success may be safely accorded the private gardeners and their million- aire employers. The Red Cross tea garden was, as last year, a paramount influence in attracting society. The publicity department was in the charge of Messrs. Colwell and Korbel, who were so remarkably successful in this work a year ago. The Qardens. The rose and rock gardens were centers of interest. The rose gardens looked rather familiar, as they were almost a counterpart of last year's stag- ing, with improvements and refinements. Each garden covered 500 square feet of space. F. B. Pierson Co. was awarded first honors in this class. The rock gardens were much admired and ex- ceeded those of 1916 in size and beauty. Leading exhibitors in these competi- tions were F. R. Pierson Co., A. N.
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