New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
ROSES IN PROPULSION.
EXHIBITION OF LOVELY BLOOMS BY
MANY PROMINENT GROWERS.

nanesake OF the first young lady in the land
was conspicuous in the exhibition Of roses and
Easter flowers which opened yesterday in the
pFerkeley Lyceum under the joint direction Of the
american Institute and the American Rose So
Sety The Miss Alice Roosevelt pure deep
ink rose with a base color Of yellow has never
sefore been shown in this city, but has been popu-
az in floral decorations at the White House during
70 last season. II is interesting fact that this
lower is a progeny Of La France" Of popular
favor It's qualities were described in a homey
way by a grower, who calculated 5 he looked II
over: d" 'Tain'r big some. but it's mighty
neat" II is q hardy rose and continuous blooner.
( Tie exhibition hall Of the American Institute was
gorgeous with roses of every variety from many
parts OF the country. huge centre vase contain
ing twenty-five American Beauties, with stems
from six 70 nine feet long, was among the con-
spicrous attractions. They the pride of c. F.
Bertanzel. gardener for w L. Stow. of Great Neck,
Long Island. and entered the lists competitor
for the 800 silver cup offered by Mrs. Clarence
Mackay for the best twenty-five American Beauties
with stems five feet more in length. Wise
growers who examined the bulky, sturdy stems
that held the proud heads firmly poised shook their
heads them and discussed in oninous tones
the law OF compensation illustrated by gaining
stems and losing flowers. They are the only COM
petitors in the class all other stems falling below
the required lenth. The gardener claims especial
advantage for excessively long stems in decorating
halls and other rooms of large dimensions with
lofty ceilings
From Mrs. Slows greenhouse also came large
variegated carnations, the Prosperity" each
measuring four inches more in diameter a
corner of dropping roses of medium size, but Of
curious buff hue. received more than their share OF
attention, being surrounded constantly by groups
OF admirers. They from the greenhouses Of
Arson Phelps Stokes. The variety from
California.
Fair among flowers Of more gorgeous character
the Cherokee roses held their own with admirable
grace. the modest single blooms bringing to mind
the pretty Indian legend Dr. F. NJ Hexamer
president Of the Farmers Club, recalled March
days in the sunny South. where the Cherokee rose
grows in wild profusion, draplng and festoonng
giant live oaks to their uppermost branches, and
Vylng Win the rlch blooms OF caIneIlas ana mag
noltas 10 make Veritable fairyland The first
merchants. said DR.. Hexamer a century or more
ago, and were fortunately introduced into the
South where the climate was particularly favorable
TIE only specimens of the fragrant Souvenir de
other fine varieties.
Among other favorites in the show are the
Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan" and Mrs. oliver Ames.''
The Sara Nesbit,' one of the varieties, de-
nils several bowls, and with Its delicate coloring
adds richness 10 the display. Crimson ramblers
bank the rear Of the room and announce the GER
there is a large and beautiful display Of orchids
and spring flowers. among which are few novel
q curious shrub. with scarlet spikes resembling
the utensN whose name ii bears The Tritona
50 infrequentiy found in flowers. Among the spring
noWeFs are violets. aZaleas. Thododendrons, hya-
cintfs, acacias. spirea japonicas and a wealth Of
yerdure A new orchid is called President
Among the exhibitors are John Crosby Brown,
Washington Roebling and Z. D. Adams.
The exhibition viii be open to-day from 10 a. m.
sfternoon at 2 O'Clock. and an interesting pro-
gsnr3e Of Rotations. songs and addresses viii be