Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-17

VI. "A.
Hunt. He was born in Massachusetts, in 1888
and engaged in agricultural pursuits in early
life. He removed to Chicago in 1870 and es-
tablished a large wholesale florists trade under
the firm name of Miller h Hunt A large
plant was also established at Terre Haute, Ind.
for the growth of cut flowers, and upon the
dissolution of the firm in 1887 Mr. Hunt moved
to that point, and is now a large grower Of cut
flowers for the Chicago market He was one Of
the first to see the need of a national society,
was one Of the charter members and upon its
organization was chosen treasurer, and has
been elected to fill the same position each sue
ceeding year.
THE RECEPTION LAST NIGHT.
The reception rendered to the Society Of
American Florists by Mr.. John r. Mclean was
largely attended and proved a delightful affair."
The Marine Band furnished the music and in
two large tents on the lawn refreshments were
served. After enjoying Mr.. MoLeap's hospi-
tality the members Of the society returned to
the hall for the evening session.
THE EVENING SESSION.
Prof. Byron D. Halstead being unable to at
tend his paper on Fungus and Other Rose
Troubles was read by the secretary Of the
society Mr.. VIM. J. Stewart of Boston.
The paper discussed the various causes pro-
ducing mildew and disease in roses, such as
irregular and excessive watering. bad ventila-
ton or too high or too low u temperature
Black spot, as one OF the most troublesome
forms Of disease, was treated of at considerable
length and experiments in curing the trouble
discussed. To remove black spots the use Of
three ounces Of carbonate of copper and one
ounce Of ammonia. mixed with a gallon Of
water, was suggested. With this solution the
plants should be sprinkled twice week. For
the different forms Of mildew the same treat
ment would also prove effective. For remov-
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of plant Prof. Hslstead thought no effective
means had been discovered. He believed that
il the soil in which the roses are to be planted
were heated to sufficient degree to destroy all
animal life that might be found in it it would
doubtless have beneficial effect If it did not
destroy entirely the germs from which the
worms sprung.
AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION.
During the discussion Of the paper Mr.. May,
one Of the delegates, said that he had tried
numerous methods Of destroying the eel worm,
none of which had been successful Lime, he
said, is absolutely useless. He had placed the
worms in lime and let them remain there for
over an hour, vet after this test the little crea-
lures were as lively ever. He had tried
prussic acid SO strong that it killed the rose
bush to which it was applied in half an hour,
but even that had no effect on the worms. He
was therefore Of the opinion that Prof. Hal
stesd's suggestion was good one. and he said
when the next annual convention OF the society
is held he will be able to inform it of his own
experience of treating soil before the plants are
set in 1t. In reply to questions MIR. MAY said
from worms or disease than those that nre not
budded.
Mr.. John Saul of this city next read q paper
on 'Why Insects Infest Plants Mr.. Saul ar
gued that il the plants were healthy and vigor-
Gus they would be as free from insects as from
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excessive watering, unsuitable soil some
other unfavorable condition they first become
diseased and then infected with insects He
believed it was possible to grow such vigorous
and healthy plants that the worms could not
affect them. ALI forms Of life we're similar.
Man in perfect physical condition was not as
liable to disease as q more enfeebled individual,
and Of plants the same proposition was true
In q very few cases, he thought, insects were
the cause Of disease in plants, but frequently
they are the result. To be free from them it 10
therefore necessary to study the condition Of
and temperature, suited to it, and the ravages Of
insects will cease to be troublesome.
Mr.. Hammond of Peekskill, N. Y, disagreed
with Mr.. Sauls theory, holding that plants are
the natural food Of all forms of insect life. The
insects, he said, preferred the vigorous to the
unhealthy plant. and in almost every case he had
known Of were the direct cause of disease.
Robert Craig Of Philadelphia defended Mr..
Saul's paper.
The society then adjourned until 10 o'clock
this morning. After adjournment refreshments
we're served. followed by musical entertain
ment by the Baltimore Mandolin CLUB, con-
Quoted by DIR. F. A. Conradi and the Washing
ton Either Circle, conducted by Harry Z. Rup-
precht The program was an excellent one.
and the various numbers were enthusiasts tically
applauded.
ENTERTAINING VISITING DKLHdArrs
At2 O'Clock this afternoon tho Herendun
Boiler Company Of Geneva, n. T., gave
the society Q carriage ride to the
nurseries Of @. Strauss 4 Co.. on
the Bladensburg road. where an exhibition
Of the boilers OF the company was given, Msssrs.
Strauss d Co. providing an elegant lunch
for the visitora Those Of the society who
did not accept the invitation Of the Herendun
company were escorted through the public
buildings and grounds by the local reception
committee. This morning those Of the society
who ride the bicycle enjoyed ride through tho
city and il suburbs.
The United States Senate COMMITTEES 10 In
vestigsts failed national banks, with . view ia
ascsriaining II more law y NECESSARY 70 tbs
safsty of those institutions, hald fheir first ses-
siOn In Boston yoGtoFdny. The onso Of the Nav