Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-19
HoHlTacULrURAL FAIR.
Brulians display OF Flowers, etc.


The Horticultural Fair opened at the
Masonic Hall yesterday. The management
had spared neither pains, interest or ex-
pense in the preparations. The Hall is
most brilliantly decorated and arrsyed in
floral costume. As we entered it last night
tho scene presented was one of enchant-
ment. The long tables tastefully arranged,
making geometrical islands of flowers and
perfumed aisles, over and about which the
chandeliers threw mellowing light and
radiance. A beautiful fountain was playing
in front on the elevated platform, partly
screened by the umbragious foliage of
Egyptian lilies, Norfolk pines, ETC., from
behind which foated out delicious music,
struck up under the master touch OF Signor
Blitz and others.
Arched over these in letters of fire were
the words, Fruit and flowers. Festoons and
wreaths of evergreen transyersed the hall
diagonally from chandelier 10 ceiling, and
from each post TO the rear. We cannot
think of attempting to particularize or to
nention in detail the variety of flowers,
plants, ETC., embraced in the catalogue on
on exhibition. We cannot refrain, how
ever, from abiding to the magnificent col
lection of Mr.. F. II. French. His rare and
varied assortment of foliage plants are IN
surpassed Among the collection is a
Rhynchospernum Jesmoneoides, that is q
gem of beauty. He also has three aatsr-
TJaenu1ns which are the only ones in the
world. They are remarkable floral featui es
of the exhibition.
| Mr.. Thomas Garland contributes very
large and elegant variety of roses, sweet
scented geraniums, etc. Rev. P. S. Fall
has collection consisting entirely Of rare
plants, among which are the Indiarubber
| tree and the Irish yew.
The collection of Mr.. McGrady, consist
ing of geraniums, calceolarias, petunias,
roses. ETC., is very superb and attractive.
The tabage plants, fttonias, petunias and
various flowers of Mr.. VIM. HEAVIER cannot
be surpassed.
The rustic baskets, flowers, ETC., of Mr..
A. Gregory attracted great attention and
admiration.
d. F. Wilkin contributed some Egyptian
lilies and golden lilies that have never been
approached before in this latitude.
One of the browning features of the
floral display was from the gardens and
nurseries of the Asylum, under the super
| intendence of VIM. Blair. Among them
were Norfolk Island pines, from thirty to
thirty-fve feet high, and in neat proper
ton. They are the largest and most luxu,
RANT ever seen in the State. The Cinera-
/ rias, Petunias, Geraniums, ETC., were very
beautiful and attractive. p. l.. Nichol had
an elegant display of exquisite foliage,
| Geraniums and other plants and flowers,
which were universally admired. The
pink lettering Of his department is piece
Of fragrant ingenuity.
One of the most extensive and elegant
displays is that of Irby Morgan, of Edge
field. He has fuchias from 3 to 4 feet
high and exquisite An endless variety Of
other flowers are represented in his de
partment.
One of the most unique adornments is 6
parlor fountain in the center of the room,
the skillful workmanship of Mr.. Joseph
Earle.
Mr.. j. !. Younglove, Jr., has anlelegan
display Of wild azalias from his farm al
Paradise Point.
The exquisite foliage wreaths by Mrs
Mary Watkins were greatly admired, as
were also the elegant bouquets of Mrs
Eliza Wilson. Luscious large Strawberries
were contributed by II. L. Norvell and
others.
The worsted flowers and oranges of Mrs
Sands were of the most exquisite and deli
cate finish, and were highly compi
mented.
The vegetable department is represented
in fine beets, asparagus, caulihowers, rad
ishes, lettuce, onions, peas and cucum
bers, by Messrs. Hamilton, Genny, Foster
Anderson and others.
These are few of the prominent attrac.
| tons of the exhibition. No description
can convey an idea of the beauty, richness
and magnifcence of the displays. They
must be seen to be appreciated. 1t fal
surpasses anything of the kind ever wit
messed in this State, and is not surpassed
anywhere. The attendance was not sc
large last night as the unrivalled attractions
deserve, though there was a refined and
delighted crowd. To-day and tonight the
Hall will we trust, be thronged as it de,
serves to be- Those who fail to attend viii
miss rare treat To-day the Committee
| on Fruits and Flowers will meet in The
Hall, when the premiums will be awarded.