Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-17

it greeted her. Mrs. Graham is a
charming woman, of modest de-
meanor, and won the love and sd-
miration of al who had not previ.
ously known her. She was listened
to with interest, and each felt in
spired to more loyal work.
Following her address, the min
utes of the last conference held at
Lancaster were read by Miss Zena
Payne, local secretary. and also all
reports of chapters with representa-
tives. AS a whole, these reports
showed good work done by the
chapters.
A paper on "Best ideas of chap
ter work." was read by Mrs. Fred
Cullum, of Batesburg, her four
principal thoughts being, "A def
mite object of work." Each mem
Der some special work." Work
made public once a year," and Or
ganization of children's chapters.
Resolutions were read by Mrs.
White concerning the proper OBJ
servation of memorial day, which
were heartily endorsed and accept
ed. An open session was held and 6.
number were ready with questions,
The singing of Dixie, closed the
session. Luncheon was served to all
in an adjoining room, and the cen
terpiece of the table was miniature
cannon in red and white, and about
on the table were drums filled with
pot plants, and blooming flowers.
Three courses were served, in which
the colors were prettily carried out.
The favors were red cards, bearing
the names of the counties represent.
ed, in chain links with a claspeol
hand of union in the center. Before
leaving the table DIR. Dorset toast
ed, Mrs. G. E. Graham and Mrs. j.
II. White.
Some time during the fall months,
the flower show will again be held
under the auspices of the D. of @.
and all growers Of flowers are invi-
ted to send their names in to the
registrar, Mrs. Annie P. Harrison,
for entry. An appointed committee
has arranged the flower classifica-
tion as follows:
Class A: Finest collection of
chrysanthemums, II varieties, one
bloom each.
Class B Finest single white chry-
ssnthemum.
Class G: Finest single red.
Class D: Finest single pink.
Glass E: Finest cream.
Glass F: Finest deep pink or car
mine.
Glass G.: Finest single yellow.
Class HI: Finest single bronze.
Class l: Best collection pink, 8
varieties, one bloom each.
Glass j: Best collection yellow, 8
varieties, one bloom each.
Class K: Best collection red, 8
varieties, one bloom each.
Glass l.: Best collection pure
white, 8 varieties, one bloom each.
Class M: Finest three on one
stem, of any color except yellow or
bronze.
Glass N: Finest number of blooms
on one plant, any variety, not less
than s.
Glass o: Best collection of dahl
las, 6 varieties, one bloom each.
Glass 2: Best collection of cream
and white roses.
Class @: Best collection mixed
roses.
Glass R: Best nasturtiums.
Class S: Best carnations.
Glass T: Best farfugiun.
Glass U: Best maiden hair fern.
Class V: Best spengeri.
Glass w: Best Boston fern.
Glass x: Ostrich plume fern.
Glass Y: Best plumosus.
Glass q: Best begonia.
Glass etc: Best collection of be-
gonias, not less than 4 varieties.
Glass "a: Best collection of palms
not less than 4 varieties.
Glass BIB: Finest palm.
Glass &C: Finest collection of
ferns.
Glass id: Finest pot plant of any
variety, not classified.
Class ee: Finest cut flower of any
kind, not classified.
Young peoples show, l6 years and
under.
Class A: Best collection of chry-
santhemums, 5 varieties, 1 bloom
each.