Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
CHARMING CHRYsANTHEMURfs.

Bower of Beauty and a Blaze Of Light.
! THE ANNUAL SHOW OF THE WASHINGTON FLOR
IsTs' CLUB IN THE WASHINGTON LIGHT IN
PANTRY ARMoRY-soME OF THE NOVELTIES
KxHIBITED-rHE MANY PRIZES TO BE COM
| PKTED FOR.
Outside all was gloomy and wet, but inside
the Washington Light Infantry there was a
burst Of light and glory of color that was
enough to dazzle the eyes OF those who entered
the hall too suddenly. This was today. and the
explanation Of all this gorgeousness h contained
| in the simple statement that the annual chrys-
anthemun show Ii on once more
And what chrysanthemumsi How they have
grown since the days when this curious japanese
| flower first got its allpowerful hold on
the favor Of Americana Flowers Is big as
wei great deal bigger than they were last
year, and that is saying a great deal. The
chrysanthemum In Its present FORM or rather
forms, for 1t has an apparently linitless number
Of them, ought to be called into play by the sci
entists A. another proof of the theory Of evolu-
ton.
The chrvsanthemum show il rapidly becom-
ing regular fall fixture in all the larger cities
III this country. and among them all
Washington has every reason to be
proud of the display that is made here
just before Thanksgiving season. New York may
have bigger hall for her show and there are
also more exhibitors and more blooms. but the
quality ia not one bit higher in Gotham and in
point OF fact there are some parts of the dis
play here that are finer than can be
seen anywhere else. Some of the most cred
liable displays at the recent flower show at
the Madison Square Garden were sent over
by District florists, and when it is said
that they have outdone themselves in
the collection at the armory one may be sure
that il is worth seeing. There are novelties
that have not been placed before the public be-
fore. and Notwithstanding that there are COM
petitors from other cities. as far west as Adrian
Mich, for example. there is not much doubt
that the prizes for the best exhibits will never
get outside the District line.
SOME OF THE NOVELTIES SHOWN
The show this year, as in years past. is given
by the Washington florists and when one con-
siders the elaborate outlay and expense
to which the members and exhibitors
are put individually one must admit
that the organization deserves the greatest
credit rs well as more substantial encourage
ment The large drill hall of the arnory is
completely filed with the royal blossoms and
the electric lights from the ceiling and walls
give it all such beautiful effect that
the place is transposed MS it were for
the time into bower of delight. Almost every
color that the sun can give the flower is
there, and yet 20 gracefully and harmoniousIy
disposed that the very best effects are
obtained. There are roses. too, and foliage
plants and most amazing display of
Victoria Regia water lilies that are 20 be seen
throughout the three days that the show keeps
open. There are special displays Of one sort
and another but it is first, last and all
the time chrysanthemum show. The roses
are said to be as big and as fine
"a hat hoya
and there are potted plants that are more
to be desired than any other potted plants that
were ever exhibited. but after all it is the
chrysanthemum that gives the show it's name
and charm. There are plants that have been
trained low and on frame so that the bios
ported from Japan. There are a number
OF plants on which gratis have been
made so that one stalk furnishes many
kinds OF bloom Thus one plant has on it at
the same tune seven OF the most popular
varieties in red. pink, yellow and white. This
Is something quite new and was not even shown
In New fork al all.
MANY PRIZES OFFERED
The club has offered money prizes for the
best displays of twenty-five twelve distinct
varieties of chrysanthemums and this has
brought out number Of competitors aud
makes one Of the most interesting parts of the
show.
Another interesting competition is for the
best table decoration. Several of the we'll
known florists Of this city have set out
dining tables fitted with all the neces-
cary furniture and most elaborately
decorated. Among those who have gone
in TO see which can make dining table look
most attractive are Messrs. Small. Studer
Gardner. Bolgeano and Bauer The Clark
Bros. have on exhibition plant that meas
ures about four feet across and is solid
mass of magnificent white flowers, all from
one cutting within a year. Among the finest
exotics and other ornamental foliage plants is
10 be noticed collection OF draceanas ex-
hibited by Mr.. Ley of Anacostia. who has
also an establishment in London Among
those who have notable exhibits of
chrysantbemums and other flowers are
j. II. small Sons, C. F. Hale, J. X. Free
rlan, Guide Bros, c. Strauss & Co, n. Studer.
John Saul, Alex. B. Garden, Geo Field & Bro.
L. Bowdler, Clark Bros, c. Schellhorn, E. Cad
mus, E. miller. -. Morgan, j. L. Loose, ]. I'll.
Ley. F. W. Bolgeano, W. H. King, J. Boyle, A.
g. Hayes, F. f. Schweitzer, G. Glorious, E. s.
Schmid and ". H. Ernest
THE CAPITOL IN FLOWERS.
In the rear of the big room is a get flower
piece that was in the show at the Madison
Square Garden, and is said by experts here to
be the most elaborate effort of the sort
ever attempted. II is wonderful reproduc-
ton Of the Capitol in flowers from the
Cape OF Good Hope. The structure is twenty
six feet long and is an admirably executed
model of the big building, even going SO far as
to contain all the windows, the terraces and
the lampposts around it. 1t is lighted
within and without by miniature electric
lights and ID altogether a remarkable piece of
work. 1t is the exhibit of J. H. Small 4 Sons
and required the labors of three men three
weeks in the making, as each tiny flower had to
be wired and fastened in separately.
The show will be open on Tuesday, Wednes-
dav and Thursday of this week day and evan-