The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-09-28

Society of Ebenezer Church in connection with
the annual dahlia show given by the R. Vim
cent, Jr. & Sons Company in their spacious
packing shed, those that attended were well
repaid for their trouble. The affair was made
general home coming for the people of that
section of the county and many old acquain-
tances were renewed. The ladies' committee
OF Ebenezer had made ample provision for the
pleasure and comfort of the visitors demon
strating the fact that while the eye may be
fascinated, the inner man can be also abundant
~ satisfied with repast tit for king:
The crowds of visitors that came by train
were admirably handled. Wagons and car
nages met every train stopping at Convention
and were kept in constant motion between the
station and the Vincent farm. 1t was noticea-
Die that on the return trips nearly everyone
carried an immense bunch of the beautiful
dahlia of his own selection.
The first sight which greeted the eye of the
visitor was the fields of dahias in full bloom,
and to any one who has never seen acres of
| flowers they make sight not soon forgotten.
Imagine, if you can, 40 acres covered with
millions of flowers of every conceivable color
| and shade found in the dahlia, intermingled
so as to give the impression of huge old
fashioned rag carpetspread over the fields, and
| you will have formed slight idea of the out
| side display, which was only the prelude of
| what was to follow. As one entered the pack
| lngshed, which had been for the time being
changed into an exhibition and dining-hall,
they found themselves in a perfect bower Of
bloom. The ceiling had been completely con-
cealed by oak branches which, along the main
aisle, was met by the huge banks of dahlias
arranged for effect directly in front of the door.
Facing the door was mass of two thousand
| of the beautiful shell pink dahlia, A. d.
| Liboni, while to the left was q bank formed
of the Grand Duke Alex-a gigantic white
| quilted sort.-abovs a border of the bright
| golden yellow variety, M. D. Hallock. On the
| right reached out the long bank from floor to
ceiling of over 100 different and distinct colors
arranged for effect.
4 On the opposite side of the hall $50 varieties
! of dahlias were arranged on bed of moss COW
cred with Lycopadium in their several differ
entclasses, namely Cactus Decorative Show,
Pompone and Single. 1t might be well to say
here q few words regarding the description of
| the different classes. The cactus type repre-
sents the newest creation, and in the florists
vocabulary the name cactus signifies pecu-
liar type of flower having long curled and
twisted petals, and none deserve the appella-
| ton more 30 than the Cactus Dahlia, and
| some of the new creations are things of won
drous beauty almost battling successful descrip-
| ton. Among them are such varieties as Sun
ted lake; Mrs. Basham, violet cerise with light
rose reflex Master Carl, golden salmon;
Lord of the Manor, vivid scarlet. The Decora-
tive type is the largest, sometimes measuring
inches in diameter. They are distinguished
by their long fat petals and are represented by
such noble sorts as Souve de Gusta Douzon,
Nine. Vanden Dael, Mile. Helene Chavet,
Nine. Lumier and host of other magnificent
sorts.
The Show type is the old fashioned compact
ballsbaped flowers and yet among these are
new colors of exquisite shades which surprise
those who have not kept pace with the new
introductions. The Pompone are those small
dahlias, better known as the bouquet dahlias.
The single ones are now making new bid for
public favor. They are large and handsome
- Al. A-:r o1ln~ ~ nho
were kept busy explaining the relative value
of the different varieties.
There was quite an exhibit of farm products
by the neighboring farmers which would have
done credit to county fair and which had the
Indication of being only the beginning of
something more in the future.
The fancy table, covering over 400 square
feet of wall and table space, made beautiful
diversion in the color scheme and was one OF
the chief attractions, especially to the ladies.
Then farther down the line came the lce-cream
and confectionery booths. from which were
dispensed homemade cakes, candies and ice
cream brought direct from the creameries.
Then there was the little stand around the
corner where cooling beverages was shanded
out to the thirsty, and which not only proved
place of pleasure but source of profit also.
The far end of the hall had been converted
into huge dining-room in which tables had
been arranged where 200 guests could be seated
at once, and it was here that the very best that
the country could provide, cooked in true
Maryland style, was abundantly served.
The proceeds of the festival, amounting to
over $500, will be used towards building a
much-needed parsonage.
Several times during the afternoons the cur
tains were drawn and the exhibition lighted
by electric lights, to give those who could not
wait to see the night illumination an oppor-
tunity to view the show under artificial light
conditions.
Tuesday, 18th. being Gardeners Day, was
made the occasion of the last outing of the
season by the Baltimore Gardeners Club and
many of the craft from Philadelphia and
Washington embraced the opportunity to
meet with the Baltimore florists for general
good time and at night met in Baltimore for
tri.city bowling match. Among the many
leading and well known florists interested in
dahlias were noticed the following: Charles
L. Seybold, superintendent of Carroll Park;
James Boon, supt of Clifton Park; Milton,
supt of Patterson Park Peter Bssett, WASH
ington, D. c., author of 1.-The Water Garden :"
VIM. F. GUIDE, Washington, D: C,ex-president
of the s. A. F.; George Field, Washington, D.
c., who disseminated the American Beauty
rose; Charles McCauley secretary Washington
Florists Club Fred. Bauer, president Gard.
ners' Club of Baltimore; ]. ]. Perry, secretary
q. C. B.; John Westcott, of PhilaGelphia; E.
A. Seidewitz, of Arlington, Nd; Thos. Sears,
of Boston, and F. Lautenschlager, of Chicago.
Meeting Of the Fallston Farmers Club.
The Fallston Farmers Club was entertained
last Saturday by Mr.. William A. Harlan, near
Baldwin. Mr.. Carvel Amos was foreman and
Mr.. R. s. Preston, secretary. Messrs. K. s:
Preston, II. Hays and W. L. Anoss composed
the inspection committee and made most
favorable report of the products of the farm,
the good farming, with modern machinery
and improvements; also commended the host
for the wellkept lawn, the beautiful flowers,
MANY of them being choice dahlias from Mr..
V;paonfio uariotioq The ahruhhQrV
and shade trees were noticed as ornaments as
we'll as shade. The stock is cared for in the
best manner, judging from their appearance.
The farm is known as Belvedere and is one
of the most desirable in that section. Twelve
acres of wheat yielded "a bushels to the acre
and the 40 acres of corn gives promise of IA bar
rels, or 70 bushels of shell corn, per acre. Po-
tatoes, cabbage and sugarcorn are grown for
the wholesale market and bring the best prices
owing to careful selection.
Messrs. Joseph B. Twining, Charles E. Bur-
ton and Charles E. Wiggers, the committee to
act for the club in the interest of better prices
| for milk and the protection of dairymen, re-
ported favorably and were glad to know that
| theco operation of other milk-shippers brought
| about the formation of the Dairymen's Pro-
| tective Association of Hartford and Baltimore
| counties. Such has been the unity of action
| that the milk dealers have taken up the matter
| and have given encouragement for milk at 20
| cents per gallon to reward the producer for the
| LABOR anu Ietu LDdJ tue udiIy IepulEcos OuCu
| has been the encouragement for better prices
that the dairymen who had proposed to give
| ND the business have consented to continue.
"Soil Improvement" was the subject for dis
cussion and much was said that was OF great
interest. Mr.. Harlan and others expressed
similar views as to the soil needing manure
and vegetable matter for the best fertility.
| Mr.. Harlan has not seen the benefit of lime
| and has used many grades Of fertilizers with
varied results, the most expensive often failing
| TO give satisfactory returns. He emphasized
the importance of good preparation and thor
ough tillage of the soil for all crops. He
would like to know Just what is the fertilizer
for the farmer without trying year after year
the different kinds and often spending money
| for what the soil does not need.
Mr.. Willism G.. Hoskins will entertain the
club October 10th.
Messrs. Charles E. Burton, Wilson Moore
and Charles E. Wiggers were absent, owing to
| sickness.
The ladies of the family supplied an excel
lent supper.
A Road That Should Receive Attention
at Once.-A correspondent in the 4th district