. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. SIXTH ANNUAI. EXHIBITION. Society on Own Feet. The sixth annual exhibition of the American Dahlia Society opened in the roof garden of the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, Monday^ September 27, and was continued during the two days fol- lowing. The previous exhibitions of the so- ciety have been held under the auspices of other organizations, but this year the society held the exhibition entirely on its own account, and there was ela- tion over the fact that it was almost twice as large as any of its predecessors. The large room was filled with exhibi
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. SIXTH ANNUAI. EXHIBITION. Society on Own Feet. The sixth annual exhibition of the American Dahlia Society opened in the roof garden of the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York, Monday^ September 27, and was continued during the two days fol- lowing. The previous exhibitions of the so- ciety have been held under the auspices of other organizations, but this year the society held the exhibition entirely on its own account, and there was ela- tion over the fact that it was almost twice as large as any of its predecessors. The large room was filled with exhibits to the point of crowding, but the ar- rangement of the different displays was excellent, creating a pleasing effect. About the sides of the room and at one end were a number of trade exhibits. The center of the floor and part of one side were completely filled with com- petitive exhibits of private and com- mercial growers. Quality High. The quality of the flowers displayed was exceptionally good, and the close of the first day found practically all in good condition. The room was splen- didAj adapted to the purpose of a flower show, the beautiful mural paintings and oriental electric lamps contributing much to the general effect. The price of admission was 50 cents, and the room was crowded shortly after the open- ing time, 7 p. m. The judges were James Duthie, Oys- ter Bay, N. Y.; Prof. Geo. W. Fraser, Storrs, Conn.; Prof. J. B. 8. Norton, Hyattsville, Md.; James Kirby, Hunt- ington, N. Y.; J. S. Vincent, White Marsh, Md.; Peter Duff, Orange, N. J.; John McNicoll, Cedarhurst, N. Y.; E. Stanley Brown, East Moriches, N. Y.; and Alex. McKenzie, White Plains, N. Y. Vincent aathers Medals. Th prize for the best undisseminated seedling dahlia was won by Richard Vincent, Jr., & Co., White Marsh, Md., with Patrick O'Mara, a hybrid decora- tive, on color lines something like King of the Autumn. It had good, straight stems, about three and one-half feet long, and excellent folia
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