The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-10
The Ho, ticuitural Society.

" accordance with previous announcement meeting
Of this society was held Monday evening their rooms in
Clinton Hail. for the purpose Of delivering the prizes which
w,re awarded The asst exhibition At half past
O'Clock John erosion, President took the chair and
cled the ettng TO order report then received
from the mmttee Of Arrangements for tho last exhibit
NJ which stated that for labor music and incidental ex-
penses the society lad to pay 1908 10; for Ornamental
skes offrus, $780, for plants pots, $50 for best dow
es s4s for floral designs $780, for baskets and bouquets,
sl for vegetables, $40, and for floral designs, spe-
ciAl premiums, >2o-amounting in oil to 1928 H.
II stated, also, that Of this $40 was
awarded in SPECIAL premiums for exiraor-
binary things which had been exhibited and that 1856 OF
this money made up by the voluntary contributions
fom the friends Of the society for large number OF spe
fled things xhbled and that three magnificent halls,
wal lighted by gas, furnished free Of expense BY
the Presden, and Directors OF the Third Avenue Railroad
their depo-and which the committee, on the part
Of the society," returned most grateful acknowledgment
for the spirit shown by the company in the encourage
ment of horticultural exhibitions.
The contributions Of products win compare favorably
with their former exhibitions ana in the way OF new
other time
In part of the report OF the Committee Of Arrange
mens it was said that they returned most grateful ac
Acknowledgement to those who had made liberal contribn
tons Of choice products, knowing as they did the care
exhibition and moreover, that they wore aciated by
most laudable desire 10 sustain progress IN the pursuit
and science Of horticulture said that these kinds Of
hbitons werc according their opinion the most eec
tual Of inviting public attention and encouragement
improve the growth Of flowers vegetables and fruits
object that ought TO interest," especially the heads Of
families and induce them 10 become members and sup
porters Of horticultural societies for the very benefits they
The Chairman of the Committee, Or. J. KNIGHT made
short but very "fowery'' speech He commenced by in
vitng his audience to take survey Of that immense col
lection OF samples, which an allwise and bOuntiful
Providence has bestowed upon q recompcnse for
his industry and skill Are not such exhibitions strong
incentive to improved cultivation? Especially do they not
invite that class Of people who live independent
and out Of employment, having retired from business
and in many instances a II prey % imaginary evils de-
Of recreation at once heahful and pleasingp In
the cultivation Of fruits and flowers they would find
employ ment alike nvgorating to mind and body In the
summer attending to the growth Of fruits, flowers and
choice vegetables and in winter an attendance upon the
conservatory, watching the growth OF choice exotic
or the ripenng Of the grapes from month to monthwho
that is able would not have a garden and till it,
and thank an indulgent Father for his precious
gifts? By these exhibitions choice specimens
never be widely known and spirit OF noble competition
encouraged which leads still greater excellence Grow
for the market find it to their interest TO cultivate those
superior varieties that have received the highest premium
from horticultural societies at home abroad, that
the best products take the place OF inferior qualities and
brought within the reach Of the great mass Of the
people. Nor does the benefit end here AT exhibitions
many led to take interest in the beautiful works Of
the Creator 10 whom out Tor these occasional appOrtun
ties the wonders Of the floral kingdom would be
known to any great extent; here desire to cultivate
plants is awakened and the higher civilization which
has accompanied cultivation Of the soil is felt, and
greater and more kindly feelings engendered Believing
in the tendency of horticultural and agricultural pur
sus-they being nearly allied-that they promote
higher civilization purer morality, and greater degree
Of social enjoyment than any other pursuits in e
oice TO them advancing and hope they may long
tnue their good woorkthe in the rich products of
the field the other in those beautiful contributions from
the garden and conservatory
The following resolutions then offered and passed.
Resolved That the New York horticultural Society hold
their spring exhibition commencing on tho 18th Of June 1885,
and further,
Resolved That they invite persons exhibit with them pro-
ductions In the fine manufactures Of homo
reign productions; machines working models OF
chnery not exceeding In size three feet and must
cal instruments
Resolved That committee of five be appointed by the
York Horticultural Society TO confer with acceptable
mee fully authorized the interests OF the above
stated and that said conference take place before
the lst day Of March, 1850.
Among the prizes awarded handsome silver
pitcher to Ellwanger Barry, of Rochester, for
very handsome fruits, &c. The pitcher is valued
at S43, and probably is the largest premium ever
awarded in this city. A handsome silver medal was
given the gardener Of James Gordon Bennett
very fine California pumpkins. This was special pre-
MUM There were alarge number Of prizes given, and
among them were twelve silver medals five $40 silver
cuIs, and SIS goblet.