The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-02

in the Horticultural Conservatory at the
Exposition. AS it is, this show of roses,
begonias and ceiladiums has compelled
the displacement of the plants hitherto ex-
hlbited, and caused crowdng of those to-
gether in manner that renders it impOs-
sible for their being properly seen or cared
for. The management has. fortunately, an
accomplished florist as policeman and Gus
todian of the Plant Department in Mr.. Sun
derbruck. but the place is too crowded to
display the plants in bloom just
added, and those that were there
before, as they should be. The
Plant Department will ultimately
require separate grand conservatory over
in the park, where fine specimens may be
grown all the year round, and where a
floral garden shall be established on per-
manent footing, for the inspection of citi-
zens and strangers. Here is chance for
some one else of taste and means to EMU
late the generosity of Mr.. Springer, and
create new, grand feature of attraction to
Cincinnati i'll a second Sydenham at Wash
ington Park, where there shall be room for
the florists of Cincinnati and other cities to
compete, and where strangers visiting Gil
cinnati shall find attractions all the year
round.
In begoinas we meet few new claimants
to respect. The specimen of B. rubra
.iipwn by waiuz U SONS was superb. Iuvc
Hover OF this has all the snowy features OF
the glancophylla scandens, while the plant
IS among the most robust of upright
growers while the latter is procumbent.
In the Rex hybrid varieties we saw little
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that were variation from old sorts. The
specimens were not as fine in this class as
at some former Expositions. This is ac-
counted for by tine less interest shown in
lat, latter years in begonias by the public.
ihere were few very creditable plants
shown, and among the varieties larger
collection than We have heretofore seen.
The begonia is an immense tribe, and the
hybrlds produced each year are infinite, so
that there is no stopping place. Mr. Louis
Garnler. OF Dayton, KY, has grown in for
mer years the finest begonia Rex ever ex-
hibited in this city, but he has now about
abandoned their culture owing, to the fall
ing off in demand.
In calladiums the show is Indifferent and
the specimens hardly above an average me-
diunl. These, like begonias, find a declin-
ing interest on the part of the public, and
therefore tendency to neglect their cul-
ture for newer novelties. Fashions change
in plants about as rapidly as they do in
some other things In this world, and the
thing that is excessively the rage to-day
may not be desired or called for at all next
year by the purchasers of plants. The pre-
miums awarded in these departments were
given by us yesterday.
GENERAL MENTION.
The general exhibits having been so
thoroughly written up from day to-day,
since the opening of the Exposition, there
remains little or nothing to be said. There
are few things, perhaps, of minor interest
that have been overlooked, as there are SO
many small rooms and the exhibits SO ter
ribly mixed.
The restaurant established at the rear
end OF Floral Hall by the Keppler Bros.
deserves mention, as it is one Of the most
attractive and paying features at the Expo
sltion. 1t is situated on large platform
and supplied with tables for the accommo-
datlon of over one hundred persons. The bill
OF fare is changed daily, and polite and at
tentive walters are in attendance.
1t was very naturally supposed by all
that the prices would range very high, as
they did at all previous exhibitions, but
the prices are not in the least exorbitant.
only 81 cents being charged for q regular
dinner, and for ordered dishes the prices
are comparatively small, ranging about the
same as charged at our downtown restau-
rants of the tirst-class. There is no doubt
that the Kepplers have been financially
in this undertaking.
The lydrauliC elevator which hau hoop
almost unable to carry small load to the
second f1oor for some days past, in conse-
quence of the Mount Auburn pressure be-
ing turned of, is running all right now,
having again received that pressure. The
satety-catch of the elevator is cut daily at
an hour designated by the officer of the
day. This cutting of the cable is done to
exhibit the catch, and is always witnessed
by large number of people, some of
whom muster enough courage to stand on
the platform during the operation.
ThBjudges have been around from dcy
to day for some time past examining the
display of the Kansas Pacific and Iron
Mountain Railroads, between which there
exists great rivalry and an eagerness to
become possessors of the gold medal award.
ed to the best and most comprehensive dis
play. Decision has been long DELAYED by
the judges, who are old and experienced
men, and they have concluded to thor
,ughly examine each particular exhibit of
woods grains and vegetables of
both displays before rendering decision.
The smoke consumers have all been test
ed, and the exhibitors are waiting patiently
or the judges to say which they nave
chosen as the best. In this line of ma
thnro ic
Is consumers are being generally adopted
~ the proprietors of large factories, as they
'umed will save at least 80 per cent. of the
uel.