The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-28

Some weeks since, at meeting of the Flower Lovers Association, a Npa- per prepared mostScourteously by MT. Pfngstl, on the hardy shrubs. was pre- scented. But--the terrifying botanical terms, though written in irreproach- able Latin and classical handwriting. proved paralyzing to the enthusiasm of even those enthusiastic womeni Brows were kitted, lorgnettes were adjusted. but musical laughter sig nailed the utter rout of the scholars In the new schooll
 There happened to be, present two who had served their country in the noble army of martyrs-the ranks of the teaching profession-and true to their years of painful self-sacrtfice threw themselves into the breachi Tackling the Jaw-breaking terms. they finally won the battle. save in one or two instances, wherein the botani- cal victors were shorn of their glory by being relegated to the background But the woman thinks she has scored another victory, so alls serenei
 The fearful honor of Interpreting the list and translating 1t Into the English of the common schools (she has forgotten any other) has been con- ferred upon Miss CozaTt; she desires herewith to convey to MT. Pfingstl her abject apology for daring to meddle with a subject so dear to a true florists heart. For the little bit of the great subject that she does know, she is fn- debted to President Marshall Wilson of the Florence Normal, under whose guidance the delightful world of plant life was opened to her.
 Mir. Wilson has for years claimed that no teacher of the child could do her duty in the schoolroom without the fundamental principles of botany at her command. so for years he and President James K. Powers co-operated to build up in the hearts of the teach CTS they were training for the schools of Alabama, a love for our native plants. MT. Wilson and his class had the honor of making quite & collection of plants native tosIauderdale County. for the celebrated botanist, pr. Mohr of Mobile, who was collecting native Alabama flowers for the United States Government. It is felt that this trib- ute len passant' to the invaluable work so modestly done by these train CTS of the teachers of Alabama will be appreciated by all of Montgomery's band of noble, thoughtful women.
 \ It may not he amiss to also state that the United States Government has rec ognized the work of another set of teachers at work within the borders of Alabama-therefore, Alabama gets the credit. Some years since there was en- rolled in the faculty of the Alabama Polytechnic, Professor Earle of the horticultural department; so modest 6 man was he that even the college scarce realized his value. With his wife as his assistant, he secured the woods of Lee County and made many valuable discoveries both for the college and the Government.
 The wife was an accomplished artist with both pencil and brush; so the fleet ing but invaluable tints of roots. stems, leaves and flowers were caught and prisoned safely for the future student. She became especially interested in the family of the Fungi" her collection was large. varied and quite exhaustive for that region; her studies in color were SO perfect that the college au- thorities were amazed at the work of 8 woman!s The United States Govern ment was so delighted that it promptly offered Professor Earle high position of a special nature in his line-and Alabama lost him!
 It has been thought we'll to give these incidents of general interest, that the general public may be made aware that the members of the Flower Crow CTS Association are not engaged in a dilettante effort to kill time. They are in earnest, and hope to accomplish much good for the community without any effort at ''crusading."
 It Is the hope that eventually nature and plant life-study will be a re- quired part of the curriculum of the schools, while the mothers of the chil- dren will unite with the teachers to make the school the happy rallying place where perfect sanitary condi- tions will blend with the aesthetic, to conduce to the proper development of that most valuable of nll fowers-the child of the human race-"for of such is the kingdom os heayenv
 But to return to the list; 1t is as fol- lows:
 1. AIthea ROsea, Rose of Sharon;" very common and especially popular with children for the fragrant tooth brushes 1t yields; there are two varie- ties, single and double; colors, white rose and a purplish rose; growth, from three to fifteen feet.
 2. AxaIea CaIendulaxea-Hardy bush azalea; blooms in several shades of yellow, orange and red.
 8. Azalea POntica-Hardy Ghent aza- lea; flowers early in yellow; crimson and orange.
 f. Barberry-Ornamenta shrub for hedges; yellow flowers and bright red berries
 5. CaIycsnthus Praecos - Japanese sweet shrub; flowers yellowish, white and very fragrant
 6. CaIycanthus FIOridus-Sweet shrub
 2. ChiOnanthus Virginica Fringe tree or Grey beard;" blooms in April; delicate masses of white fringe-like flowers: grows to 15 feet high.
 8. Purple Fringe Tree - Venetian sumac." or smoke tree; grows to 10 feet high.
 9. Citrus TrifOliata-The hardy three leaved orange; very showy in spring with its white blooms and in winter with its golden fruit; grows 6 to 10 feet high.
 10. DeutxiaJ GraciIIIsj dwarf variety Blooms in April. (b) Lemoinil; flow CTS, pure white in April; Co Pride of Rochester; flowers double white. back of petals pink.
 II. EIeaGnus Edulis; (the deponent sayeth nothing)-"A beautiful orna- mental plant that produces edible fruit
 12, FIOverinE AImOnd-Very early, showy plant with white or rosy flow CTS borne in long wands.
 IS. FOrsythia-Two varieties sus- pensa and viridissima; belongs to the olive family; common names, yellow bell" or golden rain;' very ornamen- tai.
 I4. Hydrangea JaDOnica-outer nar-