New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
ROSE LEAGUE OF AMERICA.
GROWERS AND ENTHUSIASTS FORM A
FLOWER SOCIETY.
ENUrATINo THE WORK KEPT UP FOR TWENTY
YEARS BY A SIMILAR BRITISH SOCIETY

COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES.
number OF rose growers and rose lovers In 'his
State desiring to increase the general interest In
the cultivation Of the queen Of flowers, have
formed the American Rose Society. the main object
OF which Is 10 foster, stimulate and increase the
production IN every possible way Of improved varie-
ties OF the rose suitable 10 the American climate
and requirements
II is further proposed to organize system OF
exhibitions at such times and places this society
may select. 10 offer prizes OF money, gold. silver
and bronze medals and certificates Of merit for
meritorious new varieties Of roses.
Paul NJ. Pierson. the secretary, says the officers
OF this new organization desire TO make II conti-
mental society. including in its membership not only
those residing In the United States and Canada, but
lovers of the in Mexico, Central or South
America. our neighboring islands. He adds
TO this end the officers now in correspond
with those interested in the English Rose So
ciety. and we have assurances from the Very Rev.
Dean Hole. It's distinguished president. OF the
heartfelt sympathy Of the rosarians among our kin
the
"As the society grows IN strength II Is believed
tat branch societies will be formed throughout the
country. and that with the help Of the parent or
ganizaton shows will be held annually at many DIFF
ferent centres. II has been decided 10 hold two
shows in New-York City in the spring OF 1900 The
hrst during the fourth week in Lent Will be princi
psly show for the commercial and private gar
dener classes. The second show will be held in
June and its principal feature will be exhibits by
the amateur classes OF outdoor grown These
Will be the best Of their kind ever given in this
country. Premium lists will be prepared and mailed
a. the proper time 10 all members"
Al The organization OF the society II was unan-
imousy voted that the society should have three
classes OF members. namely: Associate dues 81 per
year: active. dues 50 per year. and life so in one
sum.
The Officers OF the society are William c. Barry
president Rochester BENJAMIN Dorrance. vice.
president, Dorranceton. Penn: John y. May treas
urer. Summit. y j.: Paul n. Pierson, secretary.
Scarborough. y. Y While women appear upon
'he hrst Board OF Oficers. the membership roll in
eludes large feminine contingent
For twenty years more the English National
rose Society has foUrshed. Special interest is al
ways attached 70 the championships, which
awarded at the soclety's annual show at sydenham.
AN ENGLISH ROSE GARDEN
Many English women Of note are enthusiasts
70, ,o'e growers. During the recent meeting OF the
"onan's Congress in London, a delightful days
oeuhs was enjoyed by many at Swaney. on In
n .'auon 10 visit the Horticultural College. The
,s''''s went the college and grounds. and
vac. -en gathered az the rose garden, which is a new
'u'e In which Dean Hole has superntended the
,, The Dean spoke briefly about the roses be-
~. asking Yiscountcss Falmouth to formally open
=. saluens He said he would not dsparage any
90 .e nowers. for he loved them ALL from the little
"ower in the hedgerOw man did not de-
e. 10 be called norist who loved only one
But though he loved every flower that grew
' DS' claim the supremacy for the rose the
,ha, ." howers. II is, therefore right and just
:" 'ne grounds OF that college there should be
. o'o garden. and the students who are going out
- V''uuiy the gardens OF England should know
80 are The best roses 10 grow and how 10 grow
.a,- There is no flower 10 be compared In
49, iorm and fragrance with the rOse which Is
-" and grown all over the world from the
So go, 70 the cottage. II is found In conserva-
''s and in the village line II is. OF all flowers.
"iost easy 10 cultivate. When he went TO