New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-08

y, the florists who have exhibits in the show are
preparing for their private exhibitions there were
only few entries in this class. table centre
piece formed out of basket Of elegant pink,
white and yellow chrysanthemums, shown by
Robert Macarthur, won the blue card. The same
man won first honors for mantel decoration ana
q basket of chrysanthemums. A basket Of roses
of a number of popular varieties. exhibited by
George Smith. was another prize winner All
these exhibits were scheduled TO be arranged yes
terday, and their appearance on the floor added
greatly to the beauty Of the show.
In point of beauty and value the display Of or
chids and kindred plants from the Conservatives
of Henry Graves a well-known banker of New
York leads the show. Two tables handsomely
arranged by Edwin Thomas the head gardener
for Mr.. Graves hold collection OF rare plants
whose value easily mounts into the thousands
The rarer varieties of the collection were perforce
left at the greenhouses, as their hold on lie IN
Northern climate is so slender that the trip to the
exhibition hall might result in their destruction.
There are, however, some beautiful specimens
shown, among them some hybrids which have
never before been or exhibition One Of these,
Cattleya Exonensis. has magnificent flower
with petals spotted like leopard's skin. II is
extremely delicate, and only because IL is pro-
duct of Mr.. Graves's greenhouse has II been
placed on exhibition 4 cyprpedium, named
originated in the Graves conservatory, and II was
greatly admired, as pure white antherium.
q novelty in Horticulture.
An exhibit which attracts considerable atten-
tion from its beauty and the handsome arrange
ment of the plants composing IL is that or FRED
erick Massman. the Brick Church florist MT
Massmans display is shown In booth OF grace
full design which is surrounded on all sldes by
palms and ferns. The main feature OF the ex-
hib.t is long Of chry santhemums. in ali
colors and sizes The largest and handsomest
Of these is vase Of Mayfowers. variety Whicn
was introduced year ago, and has perhaps
attained the highest state of perfection. 1t Is
pure white and some of the specimens measure
seven inches In diameter. Another handsome
bloom is the Philadelphia, a new variety, OF
lemon tint varying to golden yellow. BESIDES
these, Mr.. Massman shows ferns, roses and Toll
age plants In great variety.
When the judges decided that they were UNI
able 10 choose between the displays OF Mr..
Graves and George Purdue for the speciai prize
offered by w. A. Manda for the finest and most
interesting exhibits in the hail. they paid MI.
Purdue high compliment His exhibit shows
of the rare exotic plants of the tropics, but
its arrangement IS 80 artistic that he received
and elegant arrangement Of Towering and foil
age plants in the hall On groundwork OF
autumn leaves; varying from deep purple to
light gold he has banked UP ferns. cyclamens
and chrysant hemums in such a way that the eff
feet is that OF veritable wall of flowers and
decorations from the forest
One Of the handsOmast effects In the show Is
the mante decoration which Robert Near
thur. the president Of the society, first
POWERED mantel who did not wish that she had
one like II for social functions in her home
Foliage plants, ferns palms, chrysanthemums
and leaves all play parts in the decoration. and
they well blended that the mantel and
Ats trimmings resemble a finely executed paint
ing more than a grouping OF objects. In the
fireplace blaze OF red and yellow leaves from
the woods lends semblance of a comfortable
fire. and further adds 10 the delusion
Taken whole the exhibition Is fair sam
ole Of what the florists and gardeners of Orange
and Essex County are doing daily. But few Of
the flowers raised for exhibitions, this
being particularly true OF the chrysanthemums
which accounts for the scarcity of immense
blooms Nearly all the exhibitors who are In the
flower business make displays in their
servatories and had no time TO prepare for the
flower show. Next year plenty Of time will be
given for these preparations and the people of
Orange, who have been surprised by the mag
nincence Of the present exhibition. have prom
ised 10 help the affair along in more substan-
tai way.
As It is most of the exhibitors this year
private persons who cultivate flowers only for
their own use. or these, the most prominent are
George ". Bramhall. Samuel Colgate, Henry
Graves. ]. Crosby Brown. ii. f. Barr and DR..
H. A. Vaudeville. All these men have large
conserva tories in which invested thousands
Of dollars Of capital and without their co-opera-
ton the exhibition could not have been the sue
cess II has proven TO be.
Last evening the attendance was much larger
than at any time since the doors were opened,
81 owing an increasing interest In the affair. A
frst-class orchestra played promenade music.
which was greatly enjoyed. II has been decided
10 close the show this evening.