. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igi7 The American Florist. 495. NEW YORK SPRING FLOWER SHOW. ['rize Group of Flowering Plants Exhibited by Mrs. H. D:i rlington, Mamaronefk, N. Y., P. \V. Popp, Gardener. IMAiNTOl' One of the handsomest specimens of this greenhouse favorite ever exhibited in this city was staged by H. McK. Twombly. It was in a large tub and contained 25 fine heads of its brilliant orange-colored flowers. CAKN.^TTONS. Strout's, Biddeford, Avon first prize in the display of carnations, cov- ering l.'iO square feet. The
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igi7 The American Florist. 495. NEW YORK SPRING FLOWER SHOW. ['rize Group of Flowering Plants Exhibited by Mrs. H. D:i rlington, Mamaronefk, N. Y., P. \V. Popp, Gardener. IMAiNTOl' One of the handsomest specimens of this greenhouse favorite ever exhibited in this city was staged by H. McK. Twombly. It was in a large tub and contained 25 fine heads of its brilliant orange-colored flowers. CAKN.^TTONS. Strout's, Biddeford, Avon first prize in the display of carnations, cov- ering l.'iO square feet. There were four vases of Matchless, two of Poca- hontas and two of Beacon, containing in all These were ar- ranged with white pine foliage, which also covered the floor and bordered the space. The jars, which held the carnations, were concealed in pine bark ;^. As these flowers were grown in the atmosphere of the pine tree state, they were so arranged in this unique manner. THE On the wide balcony were staged many interesting exhibits. The north aisle tables contained entries of very fine amaryllis, those from the Gould estate being exceptionally choice. Tu- lips, hyacinths, nai-cissi, lily of the valley and other bulbous flowers were also features here. Vases of cut mignonette and stock jellies were attractive. Some of the sprays of mignonette were three inches in diameter. This wai? from August Sauter, Nyack. N. Y. Groups of pot Easter lilies were seen along the balcony railing. H. Fred Byxbee. Norwalk. exhibited several of Daphne odorata with a card attached: "The plants from which this was cut have been frozen every night this ; The Lexington avenue aisle con- tained large plants of schizanthus; a number of them were from six to eight feet in diameter. stellata in large plants was also a feature here. The south aisle contained Primulas, obconica and Malacoides. real exhibi- tion stock. Some very fi
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