. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 968 The American Florist. July 25, New Orleans. NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HORTICULT- URAL SOCIETY. — OUTING AT GRAND ISLAND. — ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — ANNUAL SPREAD.—SOME OPINIONS OF THE SOUTHERN FLOWER MARKET.—THE FLOWER SHOW OF 1904.—NEW GREEN- HOUSE.—A VISITOR. The nineteenth anniversary of the New Orleans Horticultural Society took place on July 11, 12 and 13, in the form of a three days' outing at Grand Island, brief mention of which was made in our issue of July 11. Boating, fishing, bath- ing, music and dan
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 968 The American Florist. July 25, New Orleans. NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HORTICULT- URAL SOCIETY. — OUTING AT GRAND ISLAND. — ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — ANNUAL SPREAD.—SOME OPINIONS OF THE SOUTHERN FLOWER MARKET.—THE FLOWER SHOW OF 1904.—NEW GREEN- HOUSE.—A VISITOR. The nineteenth anniversary of the New Orleans Horticultural Society took place on July 11, 12 and 13, in the form of a three days' outing at Grand Island, brief mention of which was made in our issue of July 11. Boating, fishing, bath- ing, music and dancing were enjoyed by all and everybody went back to town more than satisfied with the good time, due to the efforts of the able arrange- ments committee, which was made up of M. M. de Lapouyade, chairman, James Newsham and George Mahn. The annual meeting of the society was held on the return to the city, at which the election of officers took place, result- ing as follows: Joseph Steckler, president; Richard Eichling, vice-president; John Eblen, treasurer, and D. Newsham, sec- retary. The last two named were elected by acclamation. Mr. Eblen has been treasurer of the society since its formation. It was rumored that it would be necessary to elect a new secre- tary and the organization was glad to learn that Mr. Newsham would continue to have charge of that office, which he has filled so well during the past five years. Mr. Newsham has been appointed to take charge of the Louisiana State exhibit at St. Louis next year and his perfect knowledge of southern horticult- ural products makes him well fitted for the work. After the meeting an elegant supper was partaken of, in which nothing was missing that would add to the good cheer. The floral decorations were handled by R. Eichling, who did nobly in that direction. Toasts and speeches were in order and some of the members gave their opinions regarding the flower market. C. R. Panther said that while practic- ally every
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