. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igij. The American Florist. 577 American Rose Society. GREAT ADVANCE IN FLORAL EXHIBITIONS. All of the visiting craft were unani- mous in their favorable impressions of the exhibition of the American Rose Society, held at Philadelphia, Pa., March 20-23, a preliminary account of which was given in our issue of March 24, pages 459-460, the consensus of opinion being that it was the most finished and complete display of roses ever seen in this country, the garden- like effect in the arrangement of the exhibition spac
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igij. The American Florist. 577 American Rose Society. GREAT ADVANCE IN FLORAL EXHIBITIONS. All of the visiting craft were unani- mous in their favorable impressions of the exhibition of the American Rose Society, held at Philadelphia, Pa., March 20-23, a preliminary account of which was given in our issue of March 24, pages 459-460, the consensus of opinion being that it was the most finished and complete display of roses ever seen in this country, the garden- like effect in the arrangement of the exhibition spaces, uniform wicker- covered vases, magnificent rose gar- den, retail florists' tastefully arranged booths and the exceptional quality of the cut blooms all combining to make a distinct step in advance in floral ex- hibitions. A distinct and much admired feature was the small exhibit of the hybrid tea rose, Golden Emblem, as shown by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. This is sensational in the bright yel- low color of its well formed flowers and the glossy, varnished effect of its foli- age. It is from the nurseries of Alex. McGready & Son. Portadown, Ireland. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., will introduce it in this country next season. The Joseph Heacock Co.'s prize win- ning vase of 100 Hadley was given the place of honor in the main aisle at the entrance and was wonderfully effective. Referring to this exhibit, Robert Craig said: "Nothing to equal these mag- nificent roses has ever been seen in this ; George Burton's vase of American Beauty, H. O. May's Mrs. Charles Rus- sell, A. N. Pierson's Ophelia. Hoosier Beauty and White Killarney. John An- dre's Killarney and John Stephenson's Son's Sunburst, each vase containing 100 blooms, were all notable for their wonderful perfection, and as they opened out, growing to immense size the second and third days, were truly gorgeous. The rose garden of Henry A. Dreer. Inc., containing over 171 varieties of roses, all prom
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