Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-16

President James Dean then delivered his an
nual address, being first presented with a gavel
made from wood grown at Mount Vernon. Mr.
Dean said that the convention opened under
the most favorable auspices, the roll Of mem
bership was steadily increasing and the treas
urv showed a most creditable balance.
The business both to the retailer and grower
during the past year had surpassed that of any
previous year. and there is steadily growing
demand fo- better grade of plants and flowers.
Especially was this noticeable in the high grade
of plants required for bedding purposes, such
a. crOtons, the new French cannas, tuberous
begoaias and aquatic plants.
since the last annual meeting The interests of
the society had been pushed by an able execu-
tive committee. and as a result it was hoped
that the society would be -ble to convene for
the first time under the protection OF q national
charter. but IL vas found impossible to secure
us consideration by Congress at Its last session
II was hoped. however, that the bill will be
called MP next December and raised.
Permanent rules aud regulations had been
adopted governing trade exhibits held in con-
nectiOn with annual meetings, which are
intended 20 SO hid the manager in the classifi-
cation of the various exhibits and so facilitate
the work of the judges as To enable the exhib-
itors to display their certificates of award the
eTening Of the first day.
The offering of gold. silver and bronze
medals by The society to the originators Of new
h~brItls novelties raised from seed or for
the discovery and introduction of new species
that are decided Improvements over existing
varieties. should be an inducement to foricul-
turists TO perseTere in naturalization and cross
breeding Of plants with the view Of obtaining
new and better forms.
EMBELLISHMENTS DEVOTED TO HORTICULTURE.
The census of 1890 showed that the number
Of commercial establishments in the United
States devoted 10 Horticulture were 1859; that
they have in use $685., PAT square feet Of
glass; that their value, including tools and
fixtures, Is estimated at total Of S40,-
0OO. 900. and that they give employment to
lU.s47 men and ,95S women. who earned in
wages during the year SS,4S3.657. The sales OF
plants during that year amounted to S12 ,036,-
477 rs: OF cut flowers to S14 It's, 1926. Ga total
of s26 21l .S05.71. These sales were those Of COM
mercial establishments alone and take &C
count of the large number Of plants and flowers
grown and used in private establis hrnents.
There were two urgent needs Of the pro-
fession felt for years by every florist in the
country, and which were within the province
of this society, If not TO supply, at least to
agitate until agitation shall eliminate in reali-
cation. They we're, first. the need Of o college
where a scientific training, combined with q
general business education. could be had for
young florists: second, to the need of an expert
mental station 10 which florists might refer the
yexed questions that constantly arise in the
practlce OF the profession
The reports of Secretary VIM. J. Stewart Of
Boston. Mass, and of Treasurer VI. A. Hunt of
Terre Haute, Ind. were then presented and
showed a most gratifying condition OF the
society.
The society then took up the presidents
address and discussed it. after which the
society adjourned until 80 this evening
The reception to be rendered the society by
Mr.. John II. Mclean at his garden, 18th street
aad boundary avenue, will take place this after
noon from to Z instead Of tomorrow, a. at first
announced.
THE TRADE EXHIBIT.
The trade exhibit in connection with the
meeting of the society is q most interesting
feature. although not all Of the exhibits
we're completed this afternoon. The exhibit is
placed in the lower hall Of the armory, and in
cludes q great variety OF seeds, bulbs, garden
tools. plants and flowers.
In fact everything connected with the grow
ing OF plants and flowers. The exhibition was
closed between the hours Of 2 and this after
noon. when the judges passed upon the various
exhibits. but will remain open the greater part
Of tomorrow and Thursday.
Among those who occupied seats on the plat
form at this morning session were the
following ex-presidents Of the society:
Hill of Indiana, Jordan Of st. Louis,
Norton of Boston, Craig of Philadelphia.
May of New Jersey and Thorpe Of New
York. Mr.. Thorpe will have charge Of the hor-
ticulturnl hall at the worlds fair at Chicago
and Is a florist known throughout the country.
There Is a very spirited contest going on be-
tween the St Louis and Milwaukee delegates
for the honor of entertaining the ninth annual
meeting of the society me- 1t summer. The ques-
ton will be decided by the society at its morn
ing session tomorrow
The ST. Louis people seem to be making the
most noise, but the Milwaukee delegates express
themselves as being very confident that they
VII have enough votes when the time comes
No other place is seriously considered, and
il Is generally admitted that either st. Louis or
Milwaukee will win
THIS EVENINGS SESSION.