The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-08-22


ency of the weather previous the exhibition, also
on the days. was unusually fine. We were highly favor
ed from the ateness of the season, with fine specimens
from the Queen of Flowers-the Rose. The display of
variety was much more beautiful than the Society
witnessed at their previous exhibitions. No Flower
gives greater satisfaction both in beauty, variety and
odor and any Flower will admit of greater I'M
lprovement from cultivation than this species.
Although the zeal Of many of our contributors was
somewhat taunted from the extensive and drenching
rains previous the exhibition, still lovers of the
beautiful did not hesitate to submit the pei to ma
lures elements for the sake of gratifying the eye of the
behoder, also for comparing if not competing each
with his heghbor in displaying the finest collections on
| the rarest of Flowers.
The general taste in arrangements and display of the
| cut Flowers exceeded that of July, 1S49.
The Committee felt in great degree disappointed
not to see contributions from Of private gar
dens, and from those (udging from their interest in
Fowers) who ought have made large representations
of their collections Nothing bnt the unpeasantness of
the few days previous to the exhibition, feel conf
dent could have prevented them from coming forth la
| den with earths beauties.
Already has the establishing of this Society intro
duced to community universal love for Flowers,
and for the sake merely of gratifying tase
but given pleasure to the eye of the behoder, and
tighten the step of the weary traveller. Scarcely
house in the most remote part Of our city but what has
its beds Of Tulips and Dafodills, succeeded by the
more beautiful ANNALS. Not many years hence shall
we see hills dotted with bowers of Roses beneath
which may be barely the neat white cottage,
scarce house will be devoid of representation from
the Prairie land. Even the earliest from the
Emerald Isle still cling something green, all in fact
of every age and color deght in being surrounded with
natures most brilliant attire. Already do we look
the foreigner for the best mode of cuyang and pro-
ducng best varieties, of laying out grounds in
che most ancifu and symetrca manner.
i The display of plants in pots small, doubtless
owing to the badness of the weather The only col
lection of any account from the Green House of
Mr. w. I. Meri6eld, the selection of which was truly
beautiful, the plants looking remarkably healthy, and in
full blossom. The variety of Seeding Petnias sur
passed any thing of the kind presented before
To comment particularly any variety would do
injustice to all. The variety of Fuschia large and
beautiful, also of the Carnation Pink, which is one
of our most beautiful Flowers This years exhibition
: showed marked progress in the cultivation of this
one species. With very few exceptions, Mr. Merri-
fields collection was the only in the Hail. The
Committee disappointed in not seeing other green
houses and Conservatives represented. a
Mr.. w. t. Memifeld's stands of roses, both har-
dy perpeua and of the varieties adapted to hothouse
culture unusually fine His exhibition of roses en-
grated into other stalks indicated great Improvement
This feature in the cultivation of the rose deserves the
attention and trial of our lovers of this beautiful of
Flowers. Mr.. Howell was so kind as to accompany the
extensive variety with their several names.
To Mrs. w L. Mortified we were indebted for a
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also from Miss Brigham displaying great taste not
only in arrangement of flowers but in coors.
Miss j. Fox was present this year with her usual
anddisplay, which be easily gratifed from
the almost endless variety of and flowers at her
IN command. The two bouquets attended by one most
asefuy arranged by DIR. r. Woodward retained their
beauty and freshness during the entire exhibition, il
there is any art in preserving flowers fresh for
Az long time even, contributors would CRAFTY by i'm
parting the like art to other members of the Society.
Mr.. S. Cotton sent out small representation Of hi
extensive Variety his display however good, ad
at ding to last years exhibition variety Of Towering
he shrubs. s7
= Butour contribution was noted from the grounds 0
ny Mr. Isaac Davis this however adding much to thu
variety Of the Hall, also credit upon the Success il
hi bringing the plant to perfect state. 1t was al
Orange tree in three successive stages of production
at the flower, the green and ripe fruit
lo Mr. d. w. Lincon's stands of cut flowers exhibited
h. his usual variety, with the exception of PhIoxes ant
Verbenas which must attribute to the ran destroy
ing all flowers grown near the earth. 3'f 3. =. :
II Mrs Canfelds continued energy in the display of Gu
Flowers, although exceeding every thing in extent anC
beauty years Previous fairly exceeded any thing eye
presented before. One of the three bouquets exhibited
" by Mrs c. without doubt would measure five feet il
nc height, and so symmetrcay arranged, Independent
ITS enormous size to seem borne by clouds of smoke
Of Mrs c. the sole contributor of the Verbena an(
rocket Larkspur, the display being mere trihe com
~ pared with the beds from which they were collected
Ii Mrs Canfed's display, usual was one Of the cen
n trail attractions Of the Hall. l-e DE-
IL Mrs. Chas. Paine exhi oed the largest and fines
collection of Moss Roses being one entire vase which
Isl was reviewed the several days of the exhibitions
The bouquet from Miss Workman was arranged viii
NO taste displaying fine example for young contribu
tors. y 80 T - q .E|
Mrs. d. S. Messenger sent two fine vases Of en-
Flowers, exhibiting in her collection several fine Rose
coored Peonies. The season, unfortunately, was to
ny far advanced for display in the exhibition Of this va
= riety of flowers
cir MIS- Draper contributed one Of the largest bouquet
10 OF Roses, at the opening of the exhibition 1t was tru
" beautiful, but the were too far advanced TO re
e. tain their beauty but short time rt5y...I
y Mrs. Faucets vase of Dahlias added much TO III
It variety in the Hall. also one from Mr. Nat r. Park
y hurst No premium is awarded at this season for tn
Daha. ~ -
The basket of cut Flowers by Mrs Geo. Richardson
re spoke highly for the taste in arrangement and variety
Among the collection was noted the double fiowerin,
Llchenis, scarlet. Mrs. r. also sent large boueue
x OF cut Flowers displaying her usual taste 10 arrange
re ment. TF'F"9T
h Mrs. Geo T. Rice exhibited a rare collection
Carnation Pinks, Of beautiful variety and from yer,
~ healthy plants Her tasteful bouquet could not but b
d. admired by ALL behoders, also her dish of cut Flow
sTs, which was kindly renewed by her beautiful neice
4 Miss Lottee Blood. ss,8 t
I'd Mr. Chas, Thurber exhibited most generous dis
j. play Of Flowers in all forms. The Pyrai6id arranged
81 by Mr. McDeush, his Gardener was unusually beau,
IL tiiu. The of which was encirced bv a ve,