. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Glen Cove, The Nassau Coimty Horticultural So- ciety heUi its fourth annual dinner at the Oriental hotel, January 27. President Everett presided over a well attended din- ner, about 40 members being present. Many guests also traveled from afar and were cordially welcomed by the presi- dent on behalf of the society. After an excellent dinner had been done justice to, a most enjoyable evening was spent with son"- dance and story. Toastmaster Shaw called upon the president to present H. F. Meyer, winner of
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Glen Cove, The Nassau Coimty Horticultural So- ciety heUi its fourth annual dinner at the Oriental hotel, January 27. President Everett presided over a well attended din- ner, about 40 members being present. Many guests also traveled from afar and were cordially welcomed by the presi- dent on behalf of the society. After an excellent dinner had been done justice to, a most enjoyable evening was spent with son"- dance and story. Toastmaster Shaw called upon the president to present H. F. Meyer, winner of the largest ag- gregate of points for the year 1908, with a beautiful silver cup, given by Rick- ards Bros, of New York. Ex-President Jaenicke and ex-Secre- tary Kisson were presented by the so- ciety with a pearl and diamond pin and fountain pen, respectively, as a recogni- tion of services faithfully performed. An interesting talk on "Society Organiza- tion" was given by M. Maynard. The Rickards brothers, C. Russel and W. Armstrong added much to the enjoyment of the evening by singing many popular songs. The Scottish bloom was stirred by R. Angus' beautiful rendering of old Scottish airs on the violin. A. Wilson, of Summit, N. ,7., also did his part to- wards the entertainment of an apprecia- tive audience, aiid one of the most suc- cessful dinners ever held by the societv was brought to a close by singing Auld Lang Syne. Wm. H. Mackenzie, Sec'y. Newark, N. J. BUSINESS POOR. The month of January is not very brisk as a rule, but we cannot remember the month being so poor in a good many years. Of course there is a certain num- ber of weddings, entertainments and balls, but these were few. To make mat- ters worse, the weather was very bad. There is very little stock coming into the market, and if business should come back to its normal conditions we might predict very good prices. Carnations and roses are coming in fair in supply, prices ranging from tliree to six cent
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