The Washington herald., 1907-03-14
FLOWER SHOW OPENS
Secretary Wilson Makes Ap-
prOpriate Address.
ROSES FEATURE OF EXHIBIT
Thousands of Carnations and Other
blossoms OF Every shade shown at
Annual Display of the American
society and Spring Exhibition of
the Local Florists Club.

Secretary Wilson, of the Department
of Agriculture, opened the annual show
of the American Rose Society and spring
exhibition Of the Florists Club, of Wash
ington, which is 10 continue three days
in the Washington Light Infantry Han,
at 6 O'Clock last evenins with appropriate
ceremonies. Mr.. Wilson made a short
address, referring to the Botanic Gar
dens of this city and the other benefits
the public in general had received as a
result Of the wonderful progress made in
the cultivation of the rose and flowers
Of all kinds
The officers of the local club ard those
of the Rose Society occupied the platform
from which Secretary Wilson was intro
duced. The Florists Club viii entertain
the members of the American Rose Soci-
ETY. with a banquet this evening at the
Arlington.
Flowers Of all kinds and of every shade
and hue are exhibited tastefuly ar
ranged about the walls and throughout
the floor of the immense han. Tables
and stands have been brought into use,
and as one enters the building he is con-
fronted by the handsOmest display ever
shown in this city.
Roses the Exhibit.
The rose exhibit-thousands Of them-is
distinctly the feature of the show, al
though. Of course, the carnations came
IN for their share OF praise In spite Of
the great popularity Of the American
Beauty. only one bunch is shown. This is
owing to the fact that they are out of
season. The past year, however, has
been bad one for the florists cultivating
the American Beauty. and it is esd-
mated that they have lost nearly half
million dollars.
The Richmond rose, which is second in
place Of the heart Of the American flower
admirers. is shown in profusi0u. The
Richmond rose is "a beautiful red, and it
is surpassed by the American Beauty,
so florists claim, only on account of the
fascinating, patriotic name Of the latter
and its unusually sweet fragrance. The
Queen Beatrice. a new creation in the
rose line is shown by F. II. Kramer, Of
this city. The open flowers are as large
as the Beauties. with a Duchess OF Al
bany shade OF pink
Several other creations Of the rose are
also shown by out-of-town members Of
the association. Three OF these specials
have not as yet been placed on the mar
ket nor have they been given a name
The Cherokee rose. q white flower Of the
wild rose species. is shown and attracted
much attention because of its novelty
In the estimation or flower fanciers the
Killarney rose stands about third from
the top in admiration and sales, several
large vases of which are exhibited.
Plenty of Carnations.
Fifteen hundred carnations (the Wind
sor) are shown by Frank r. Pierson. of
Tarrytown, X. Y. This is one of the lat
est iHroducuons in the carnation line,
and was a great favorite among the
crowds Of women and men because Of
its rich color and the beautiful shade Of
salmon pink The 1Isbeue. the Toreador,
and other creations of carnations are
among the exhibits. all Of which are
practically new flowers on the market.
The list Of prizes offered by the Flor
lists Club was announced last night to
the winners. Following are the awards:
TIants-Orcaidz. $. g.. Brisgs. lyacutss. T. H.
Kramer hly 0i lhe valley. S- g. Briggs. best fern
ETowu IN a dwelling .amateur class. Nellie NJ
Baxter so Ninth street northeast; bes, hybrid gera-
mum. =. G. Briggs
Cut flowers aIHati0Hs. "llabeiie" Il. Weber.
Son & Co.; Thomas IS. Lawson" p. Z. Wide
ner: Robert Craig =. r. Wldeler. Aly Mary
land. Fl. Weber, sons 81 Co.. -Necteuer. NJ a.
Pa1teD.
Paasiss. $. c. Briggs; violets Theodore Dieriek
and David Bissett; orchids Lager HuTelL
Special aWards-f'll-ss. W. 4. Alanda, decorated
mau.el. l. ID. Blackstone. decorative plants Guide
a Bros. and -n4 Agricultural Tlarar-rauf
The show viii continue to-day and to-
morrow, opening at 10 o'clock in the
morning, and remaining open until the
same hour at night
Officers Are Elected.
At the business session OF the Ameri-
can Rose Society, held ON the second floor
Of the building. Robert Simpson. Of Cliff
ton, \. J.. was reelected as president
Philip Breitmeyer of Detroit. was select
cd as vice president, and Harry o. May,
of Summit, y. j., was chosen treasurer
for another term Benjamin Hammond.
of Fishkill-on-the-Hudso was reelected
as secretary.
The hybridizaton of roses, the ideals
before the worker, and the means used
10 work up those ideals" was the subject
of a paper read by r. Gurney Hill. of
Richmond, Ind. Mr. Hill is the originator
Of the famous Richmond rose Another
business session viii be held to-day