The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
END OF THE FLOWER SHOW.
No Large Deficit-The Auction of
Plants To-day.

Plants To-day.
The flower show ended last night, and to-
Cay the hundreds of flowers and plants
which have brought forth so much praise
from thousands of people during the week
will be disposed of at public auction. Yes
terday the State Florists Society Nof Indi-
ana conferred certificates upon four ex-
bibitors who stood in classes alone. These
certificates are given to owners of exhibits
of new varieties of plants or blooms, where
the new variety is worthy of special men
ton. 1t is equivalent to the award of a
premium. The best chrysanthemum also
received a special certificate, in addition to
premiums. This latter was awarded to
Hugh Graham, of Philadelphia. on his
chrysanthemum known as the "Pennsyl-
vania." Two certificates were awarded for
seeding carnations, one going 20 f. VIM
tsrstaetter. of this city, for his Eva ina,
and the other to Stollery Bros, OF chicago,
for their argyle" A new variety of rose,
exhibited by Weber &siSon, of Oakland
Md, was awarded a certificate. This rose
is pink in color, larger than the American
Beauty, and very fragrant. 1t IS known as
the Mrs. Robert Garrett"
Roses and violets were the special fea-
displays of the day before. which were left
in place, there We're special exhibits OF
exhibit was to Henry Rieman, of this city,
and the second to the Bertermann Floral
Company. Mrs. Larsen, Of this city, took
first premium for the best fifty bridesmaid
roses, and the second went to the South
Park Floral Company, Of New Castle.
There were only two entries in the violet
competition and the exhibits made but
small display The first premium was
awarded to the South Park Floral Com
pany and the second to w. w. Coles, of
1t is believed the show has been success
full financially. Secretary. McKeand said
last night that the expenditures and dis
b11r would nearly
only a small balance one way or the other
He was inclined to believe the balance
would be in the shape of a deficit, but not
large enough to cripple the society. Asked
If the society would continue the annual
show he said:
cent years has fallen off, and it is concIu-
sve that the people of Indianapolis do not
appreciate the shows. There is some talk
of holding the next show somewhere else in
the State. We will decide these questions
at the annual meeting in the spring"
morning. and il is hoped to get rid of every
thing by o'clock. But there are lots OF
plants. and ii may take all day. As soon as
the sale is completed the work of decorat-
irg the hall for the annual Flower Mission
fair will begin.
Chicago to Mix Art with Flowers.
CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-The annual chrysan-
themum and flower show held each year
under the auspices of the Horticultural So
ciety or chicago VIII open next tuesday.
Exhibits will be made by horticulturists
and fioriculturists from every section OF
the United States. Several rare specimens
never before exhibited in America viii be
among the displays. The Cosmopolitan Art
Club of Chicago will also hold an exhibition
in conjunction with the flower show, and
entries have been made by some of the most
famous American artists. The show extends
over five days. and arrangements have been
made for attractive special features for each
day. The cash premiums for the floral ex-
htbits aggregate more than IS COO. while the