. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. JUIA 28, 1921 The Horists' Review 25 The deceased was one of the leaders in the formation of the Horticultural Club of Boston and had served as presi- dent for several terms. He always took a keen interest in its welfare and, largely through his efforts, noted men, both from New England and beyond, were guests and speakers at its regular meetings. Of the New England Nurserymen's Association he was elected vice-presi- dent in 1920 and president last Janu- ary- In this organization, as well as in the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, S. A. F. an
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. JUIA 28, 1921 The Horists' Review 25 The deceased was one of the leaders in the formation of the Horticultural Club of Boston and had served as presi- dent for several terms. He always took a keen interest in its welfare and, largely through his efforts, noted men, both from New England and beyond, were guests and speakers at its regular meetings. Of the New England Nurserymen's Association he was elected vice-presi- dent in 1920 and president last Janu- ary- In this organization, as well as in the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, S. A. F. and other bodies, he waged an active campaign against Quarantine 37, of which he was an un- compromising opponent. He was also actively identified with various seed or- ganizations. Mr. vFarquhar had for a number of years been a life member of, and active- ly identified with, the S. A. F., serving as vice-president and as president, in 1913, for one term. He had attended many conventions and had hoped, health permitting, to attend the coming meeting in Washington. His absence will be felt by those who have become accustomed to seeing him each y,ear at the August gathering. He served for several years as one of the park commissioners of Boston, and for 111 an J' years warmly supported the late J. A. Pettigrew in his efforts to make Boston's park system a model one. He was a Mason, a Knight Tem plar and an Elk. He leaves a widow and one son, Ira Dudley, who is a member of the Massa- chusetts bar. Surviving him also are two brothers, Robert, at one time head of the firm, and William, a physician in Aberdeen, Scotland; also two sisters, Mrs. George Murison, of New York, and Mrs. James Henderson, of Scot- land. Funeral services were held at the chapel, Forest Hills cemetery, Julv 27, at 2:30 o'clock. W. N. C. James H. De Forest. James Henry De Forest, oldest em- ployee of the Vick & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y., died Friday, July 8, at St. Mary's hospital, following an operation aft
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