New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-07
THE WORLDS FAIR OF HORTICULTURE
tYRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

OUR SPECIAL COHRBSfOSDbhI.l
HAMBURG, Sept. PA stranger coming into the
good old city of Hamburg. would imagine he was in
the midst of some great carnival for the whole town
is busting with humanity from all parts of the Con-
tinent, como to witness the opening of the grand
Irteynationale Gartebrau- Auss,ellng. The first ex
hbtion in 1868, open to all the world. was crowned
with great deal of eclat, and its success was 30
great that it was thought no other could ever sur
pass it but now, after lapse Of only six years,
new exhibition is held but upon scale OF such mag
ntude and beauty that ii has taken Europe by sur
prise This grand undertaking was commenced in
October last by the formation OF committee COM
posed Of of the principal merchants OF the City
of Hamburg Their designs were warmly supported
by the guarantors, who came forward and literally
guaranteed the sum Of 5000 thaers to ad the pro-
feet in case of loss The list of names comprised tho
leading Senators and influential merchants OF the
CITY, men who.dId not shrink from such vast nm
dertaking, but willing 10 sustain so grand an
enterprise and make il complete success and II
was formally announced that the grand exposition
woud be held from the I'd to the 18th Of September,
1863, aud comprise departments for flowers fruit,
vegetables, implements aud machinery. III would
be held cotempOraneOusly with tho Congress OF
German Gardeners, Botanists, and Amateurs lhe
grounds selected were the most available that could
be procured and tho site unsurpassed for the pur-
pose while the buildings erected are very numerous
especially the conservatOres some OF which are OF
gigantic dimensions. Tho property Is pubic ana
belongs TO tho city, but 1t was readily placed AZ the
ND after the exhibition in good order and condition
The whole range of hills part of the ramparts
of the town. butn old times as protection against
enemies, and which run around the whole city.
They were covered with great number OF trees,
some of which now remain. What was formerly the
straight town ditch, and running through the center
of the grounds, has been converted into
a beautiful lake. with steep banks on one
side. and ON the, other a level. plateau
The whole grounds Cha, arc h out ID x ifS
fancy designs, and tapestry work OF flowers in full
bloom. Thousands OF trees shrubs, and plants wero
set out In the grounds early IN the season. and are
color size, and species dabias in profuson, gerani-
ums, fuschias, and other Towering plants are OBJ
served scattered through the immense space in beds
and other designs, with their varied and gorgeous
hues, combining in grand effect. These beds OF
flowers are all entered for premium and represent
the most prominent growers on the continent. The
collectOnsOf COnifeTB and Auricaras are very beau
tiful indeed. The whole Enclosure Of the grounds,
including the park, contains over SopooV square
who has displayed ingenuity and skill which should
enttle him to lasting fame. The list OF entries
amounts to us which aredIvided into different sec
lions, each under appropriate headings as follows
Warm houseplants; cold houseplants, conlfers nur-
sery stock ornamental trees roses ANNALS and pc
riodcals, cut flowers, arrangement of flowers, OBJ
jects Of communication ornamental designs engines,
mechanical and agricultural implements, fresh fruit
grapes and exotic fruit fresh vegetables, medicinal
plants and products. Each section Is represented
by from six to twelve judges, OF about 100 judges in
all, from the different nations. Commissioners are
present from NOrtn America, England, Nor
way, Austria. Prussia. Holland, &C., each Of whom
have separate Bureau provided to receive, their
friends and attend to their duties All the
different Powers have sent representatives
Connecticut has in tho list Major Glafcke of
Hartford Louisiana Is well represented in the per-
has brought fine collection Of rice, cotton sugar
and tobacco. which are exhibited at Hamburg aud
Athena; and the State of Wisconsin sends Prof f.
G.. T. Liders, well known IN the scientific world.
Ia mny a. m a. aasih
and the fine weather Is most suspicious for the exh
biton. Over $4,000 persons were on the grounds the
opening day, and the city is crowded to oyerfowing
and yet every train and steamer bring fresh addi-
tons to the mighty host.
The premium list is very valuable. and unusually
extensive and attractive, and has been the OF
calling out the strongest competition on the conti
nent II amounts to about 10000 Irussidn hdero In
money besides gold, SILVER, and bronze medals in
great number, Beside the societies premiums the |
valuable and magnificent prizes have been
sent by the representative powers of different
tries and other sources. 1t is SO important that am
induced to give 1t entire
From His Majesty King william Of Prussia for the beat
The Brand Duke Of Baden o1tra prize at the disposal
Of the jury, splendid silver salver value 1000 thaers
Her Majesty Queen Augusta OF Prussia, best culture OF
plants under glass porcelain vases best culture OF
Her Majesty Queen Victoria. for the best specimen of
His Royal Hghness Grand Duke Peter odenburg, for
The Senate Of Hamburg for the greatest display Of
best water pump, small State prize, 80 ducats.
Imperial Minister Of Agriculture Of Austria, for new
kinds of trees and plants not In trade, great gold medal
value so ducats.
Same-For three Of the most splendid plants not In |
trade, State prize medal, value is ducats.
6ame-FOr three OF the beautiful cold house plants
not In trade, Is ducats.
Royal Prussan Minister Of Agriculture display
Of at least different plants distinguished for beauty Of
leaf flower aud which were, till now, exhibited
nor In trade. Hybrds excluded well varieties
Of plants which have been formerly known II only ~
different kinds exhibited, only one Orchide Is al |
lowed. The number Of the exhibited kinds does not de-
eide. but the value of the plants They must he In per