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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
NEW YEAR DANCE AT LEN0X
MIR. and Mrs. William B. Os
rood Field Have 100 Guests.

fBy Telegraph 10 The Tribnnel NJ.
Tenox Mass, Dec 3l.-Mr. ana Mrs'
William b. osgood Fields dance at hish-
lawn House tonight was attended py
more than a hundred guests. Az Iliu-
night a toast proposed TO the New year
nv Mr.. Field was drunk. The house was
beautifully decorated. Mr. and MITE
Field entertained house party Tor inc
dance.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bsylis, jr. have
TONED Malcolm ID. Stones house party
al the Rogers cottage.
Bishop Thomas +. Davies. OF the Epis-
copal Diocese OF Western Massachusetts
who has been a guest OF Mr.. and mrs'
William y. osgood Field. has returned TO
Boston.
Mrs T.. Parmalce Prentice arrived IN
Pittsfield this afternoon. and motored 10
her country place in Williamstown.
Mrs william Amory and Miss Harriet
: An.ory. who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Sedgwick. have gone
90 Boston.
Mrs John H. Alexandra is entertaining
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
Barnard's History" Unveiled.

Fifth avenue in the vicinity OF the
Pnblic Library paused yesterday after
noon when workmen began to remove
scaffolding that has long surrounded the
pediment on the northern end OF the
structure. AS the boarding was gradual
~ taken away there was revealed
spotlessly white sculptural group by
George Gray Barnard. entitled History
IL contrasted sharply with the dust
stained surface OF the library building.
Another group. THE Arts" also the
work of Mr.. Barnard. is being made
ready at the southern end,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
FIRE AT GUNNER ACADEMY
Oldest Preparatory School in
u. S. ESCAPES Destruction.

North Byfeld, Mass. Dec. 3l.-Dummer
Academy, the oldest preparatory school
in America, was threatened with de-
struction to-day when a dormtory was
burned. The building was the oldest Of
historic group, once part Of the es-
tate OF William Drummer. Lieutenant
Governor. acting Governor and COM
mander-in-chief OF the Colony OF Massa-
chusetts in 1928. II had been changed
into n dormitory recently.
Small fires on the roof OF the academy
chapel and other structures were ex-
tingushed without much damage The
property loss will not exceed $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
HOW FRAGS0N WAS KILLED
Testimony Indicates that Shot
Was Fired from Behind.
fBy Cable 10 The Tribune

Paris, Dec. 3f.-The examining mag
istrate in the Fragson shooting case
heard the statement to-day OF Mile
Paulette Franck. whose name has been
prominently mentioned In connection
with the affair. and also examined Vic
tor Pott. the eighty-four-year
father OF the victim. a shot from the
old mans revolver fired last night
caused the death OF Harry Fragson,
the noted vaudeville actor.
Mile. Guilbert, housekeeper in the
-Fragson fat, gave testimony
which would indicate that Pott had
premeditated the crime. The shot, she
alleged. had been fired from behind the
victim, and Pott, moreover, had pur-
chased the revolver as late as Thurs
day last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

for New Years Mr.. and Mrs. Gorham
Brooks, Miss Isabel Shotter. of Savannah,
and Frederick Schenck.
Mrs. Willard f. Smith gave tea and
dance in the Lenox Club house for fifty
friends this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. David r. Dana will give
a large dinner tomorrow night at Birch
wood before Mr. and Mrs. Harris Fahpe-
stocks dance at Eastover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. JULIA RICHARDS BOOTH
(By Telegraph to The Tribune.l

[By Telegraph to Tho Trloune.I
Danburv Conn, Dec 31.-Julia Richards
Rooth widow of Judge David B. Booth,
died hero yesterday, aged seventy-hihe
wears She was born in Windsor, W. the
daughter of the Rev. John Richards and
Emily Cowles Richards. Her father sub
sequently became pastor at Dartmouth
College. remaining there until his death
She was married TO David 4. Booth
of Danbury, in 1866 She leaves four sons
Judge John r. Booth, OF Dsnbury'
Thomas B. Booth. of Boston; Walter C.
Booth and S. Belden Booth, of New YORK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. ELIZABETH COLES.

Hampstead, Long Island, Dec. 3l.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Coles, who was one OF the old
est residents in this section, died this
morning at her home, in Fulton avenue
from pneumonia. Mrs. Coles was born In
Baltimore elghty-two years ago, and had
been here for forty years. She was a
large property holder. A daughter, Mrs.
Carrot Duryea, survives her. The flu
neral will be held Sunday afternoon at
m clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
OBITUARY..
JOHN WILLIAMS CRANE.
fBk Telegraph to The Tribune

BY TeIegraph 10 IHe IIIUUHe'I
Elizabeth. n. j., Dec. a.-John VIII
Jams Crane. last OF the lay judges In
Union County, died to-day from pneu-
monia at his home, No. 65s Morris ave-
nue.. Union. He was seventy-nine years
old.
Judge Crane was formerly active IN
Democratic politics, but was legislated
ont of Office as lay judge many years
ago. His forefathers lived in this vicin-
itv before the War of the Revolution.
He WAS born in the same house as his
great-grandfather Caleb Crane, and 1t
was there he died. His VIE ana '"o
sons survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

r.. .d,,ission TO the American Museum OF
Natural History. the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art and the Aquarium
Ga, and Dog Show. Madison Square Garden.
cat and Dog show. West Side Young Mems
Christian Association
Luncheon OF the sorosis Club. Waldorf-Ast
L. noon
-. Years dinner OF william Ziegior. jr..
Tor blind men and women In almshouse OF
BlackwelTs Island. l p. VA.
dance Of the Daughters of Ohio. Whidorf-As-
toria, p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MUST HAVE NEW MARKERS
Arrest on Sight for Auto
Owners Without 1914 Tags.

Hartford, Conn, Dec, 3l.-Automobile
owners and operators in Connecticut were
warned By Secretary OF State Albert Phil
lips to-day. that they would be arrested
on sight tomorrow If they attempted to
operate their machines without displaying
the 1914 markers.
The secretary states that warning was
given thirty days ago that infractions OF
the automobile law through failure to OBJ
tain certificates and markers would not be
overlooked on January T. Police authori-
law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
THE REV. DR.. LOUIS zAHNeR.

Adams Mass. Dec. 2l.-The Rev. DR.
Louis Zahner, rector OF St Marks Epis-
copal Church for twenty-three years. died
to-day. At the time Of the election OF
the Rev Thomas Davies as bishop Of the
diocese, DR.. Zahner was prominent as
candidate. He was formerly rector OF
church in Newark n j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
Richards's Golden Wedding
TBy Cable 20 The Tribune. J

London. Jan. 1.-Mr. and Mrs. John
Morgan Richards, parents OF the late
Mrs. Craigie John oliver Hobbs, ceie-
brated their golden wedding annivcr-
sary yesterday, when they received
of congratulatory messages
from all parts Of the world.
Mr.. and Mrs Richards were married
at Boston on December 81. 1865.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. GERTRUDE poRNsRAcH.

Mrs. Gertrude Dornbrach, once well
known opera singer, died yesterday In
Corona, Queens Borough. She was sew
entv-six years old. She lived with a niece.
Mrs. Bowling, at No. Is Tulip street
Fifty years ago Mrs. Dornbrach sang in
Italian opera at the Academy Of Music,
where her husband was musical director.
She retired from the stage more than
thirty years ago, and lived in Corona ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. LOUISE TIILiNGHAST.

Mrs. Louise Tilinghast died late yester-
day afternoon at her home, No. 26 East
64th street She was seventy-nine years
old. and the widow OF William NJ. Tilling-
hast, OF Troy. y. Y. Born AT Stonington
Conn. she first married Cortland Bah
cock. of that state. her two children botn
dying at an early age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

Miss Eleanor McCarter, sister OF the
bridegroom: Miss Mary Woodin, Miss
Cordelia Hepburn. Miss Laura Watts and
Miss Marie Poudensen. OF Pelham Manor
John Farr. jr., will be best man. The
ceremony will be followed by reception
at the st. Regis.
The regular the dansant will be held
to-day as usual at Castle House.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Holland Forbes have
arrived in town and are at the Ritz-Carl-
ton for a few DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. MARTHA WITzEL.

Mrs. Martha Witzei, eighty years cid,
widow of Joseph Witzel, who made a
fortune by looking after political outings
at Witzers Point View Grove, at College
Point died yesterday at her home In
Second avenue College Point. She was
born in Germany and came TO this coun-
try in 1855. She leaves two sons, Emil
and Theodore both OF College Point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. MARIE A. Drummer.
[from me Trihun. Correspondent1

From The Tribune Correspondent1
Rutherford n. j., Dec. Sl.-Maris A.
Drummer. wife OF the late Joseph Brun
ner died yesterday at her home. No. 81
Feronla Way. She became III on Christ
mas Eve and developed pneumonia.
which caused her death. She vas eighty
one years old
Born in Bavaria. Mrs Drummer came 70
this country in 1851. and had spent the
greater part OF her life In and around
New York. She was the mother Of nine
childrfn. six OF whom are living. One
OF them. Frank j., is a member Of the
staff OF The New York Tribune. She
also leaves nine grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren
The funeral will take place az the
Drummer home tonight al o'clock. The
burial will be in Woodlawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
LAST SALUTE FOR GEN. ToRNEY,

West Point. y. Y, Dec. 5l-The body
OF Brigadier General George II. Torney.
surgeon general. was buried In the post
cemetery here this afternoon with full
military honors. The cadets fired three
vo.leys over the grave and a field bat
terry Of artillery saluted with twenty
one guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
COLONEL HENRY T. BEvANs.

St Paul, Dec. sl.-Colonel Henry T.
Bevans. member OF the secret service
detail which guarded President Lincoln
on the night OF his assassination. is dead
at his home here. Colonel Bevans occu-
pied a theatre box near President LIN
coin on the night of the tragedy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
MRS. ELLEN DOkOHUE.

Mrs. Ellen Donohue. mother of Philip
f. Donohue, treasurer OF Tammany Hall.
died yesterday at her home. No. 225 East
18th street Mrs. Donohue was eighty
one years old Besides MIR. Donohue she
leaves two daughters. The funeral will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
ONE REASON WHY.

From The Detroit Free Press.
England is shy 10000 babies, says Lord
Rosebery. The hand that rocks the cradle
seems 10 be busy rocking window panes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
AN ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. Henry Krollpfeifer. OF No. 10
West l1sth street. announces the engage
ment OF her daughter. Miss Elsa kroll-
pfeifer. TO W. Morton Kelley, of Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
OFFICES.

MAIN OFFICE--No. i54 Nassau street.
UPTOWN OFFiCE-No. t3fs RroadNsy. or
any American District Telegraph once.
HARLEM OEyICE--No 1871 East tsath
street. No. 263 West i:5th street and No.
2io West 1e5th stree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

Seth Carlo Chandler was born in Bos-
ton September Il. 1876. and was educated
at the English high school. Boston. From
1864 TO 1870 he aided the United States
Coast Survey. and for the next fifteen
years was a life insurance actuary. In
1850 and until 1855 he was at the Harvard
College observatory. and afterward made
private Investigations. In 1895 he became
editor Of THE Astronomical Journal" lie
received the Watson medal from the Ma
tional Academy and a gold medal from
the Royal Astronomical Society. He also
was hoDored by other institutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

be held Tomorrow from 81. AIMS
Church. East 18th street. at 10 o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
PROFESSOR SETH c. CHANDLER

wellesley. Mass. Dec. d.-Professor
Seth c. Chandler. astronomer died at his
home here to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01
CEMETERIES.

THE WOODLAND CEMETERY.
s33d st. BY Harlem Train and by Trolley
once. 20 East 40 ST.. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

Miss Dorothy y. Parker daughter OF
Mrs. Gustaf stromberg. by a former mar
{iase Will become the bride of George
W. childs McCarter February In the
Church OF Zion and ST. Timothy. Miss
baiiie M'Parker will be her sisters maid
81 honor and the bridesmaids Will be an,
other sister. Miss Adelaide n. Parker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

Miss Vera Van Buren,. daughter OF Mr..
ana Mrs. Thomas Broadhead Van Buren,.
will be married TO Harold c. Richard. son
OF Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L. Richard. on
January p ia 81. Thomas's Church. Their
engagement was announced few weeks
ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-01

Mrs. Robert c. Morris gave a small
ainner last night az the Ritz-Carlton.
Ter guests. among whom were Mr.. and
airs. William Arthur Hamilton and Mr..
@nc Mrs. 5. StanwOod Menkcn, afterward
were taken 10 SEQ The Secret" at the
beiasco Theatre, and later the party re-
turned TO the Ritz-Carlton for supper and
1Sncing About twenty additional guests
were Invited for the dancing.
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Figure I.

inner layer Is dead and black streaks
run through the centre Of the stems.
The damage is done by a fungus growth
which eventually girdles the plant and
causes II to wilt and die.
In the field stem rot does not show
much. as a rule. until the plants begin
to bloom. but In most cases the plants
were infected while still In the fiat or
seed bed This trouble has been con-
trolled in some cases by using sandy
soil. enriched with phosphate instead
Of manure.
If there are low spots in the field not
well drained stem rot Is liable to de-
velop during continued wet weather.
When the trouble appears 1t is too late
to apply remedies. II there ere facili-
ties for watering the plants soak the
ground to a depth Of several inches and
stir the surface as soon as the soil will
work up mellow Light surface water
ing wastes both time and water and Is
conducive to stem rot.
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# f 81 y E.:sss..,- =

conveniently. and the fruit properly
protected. The whole strength of the
tree Is given TO the development OF
fruit. and no strength is lost in super
ruous branches and foliage. 1t IL by
this method that the large, handsome
apples sold IN the Paris fruit shops at
such high pri 'es are grown Expert
mentlng alone will demonstrate what
varieties are hest for this treatment
IN America Only the choicest varieties
should he used. as the labor involved
should not he wasted on ordinary va
retics
Borders of this kind will he bene-
fitted 10y mulch OF lawn clippings or
stable manure. to allow the roots of
the tree to come near the surface to
feed without danger from surface
drought caused by drying winds and
hot sun.
In France the custom is 10 plant the
trees some months before bending them
10 the wire. hut this is not necessary
II young stock is used and the soil In
which the trees are planted well set
tied The graft should never be buried
II planted in the autumn II VIII be best
20 defer bending down until spring when
the stems will be full of sap and there
fore more elastic When first bent
down they should not be severely
pruned or cut in, as they will shoot
too vigorously from the bend. When
the point of the Gordon Is growing 1t
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are perfectly healthy, well developed
and fruit nbundan,ly.
In northern New Jersey the native
chestnut trees grow in heavy clay soil,
while In the southern part OF the
STATE they flourish In sandy soil. There
fore II Is safe to say that soil suitable
for any fruit or ornamental tree will
answer for the chestnut.
II believe in spade and an acre of
ground. Whose cuts "a straight path
to his own living by the help OF God.
in the sun and rain and sprouting
grain, seems to me to be a universal
working man. He solves the problem
of life, not for one but for all men Of
sound Emerson.
William ID. Bird the president Of the
Bird Steel Frame Greenhouse Company,
has had life training fitting him for his
position. lie has learned every branch of
the florists business from apprentice to
proprietor. His father and uncle were
prominent florists of northern New Jer-
sey. For ten years he has conducted sue
cessful building operations and fac
tory in which the material for his OPP
eratiOns Is manufactured. Associated
with Mr.. Bird are William BARLEY, an
experienced engineer in steel construc-
ton. and James Wood, an expert on
boiler construction and heating sys-
temA
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A<z2s X. 2;s( .ls',
N. -,s,ssS:sl AZ ssr.-,s ~.s.ssz,r

may he released and permitted TO grow
upward little. This encourages the
sap TO flow regularly in the stem and
nourlsh all the spurs on its way
whereas II the growing plant is too
vigorously tied down there will be -
tendency to shoot from the part near
the bend The pruning of cordons is
done chiefly during the summer by
plnching off the young and tender
shoots.
Some graft the point ~ one tree
on To the bend OF another and thus
eventually make continuous shoot
of each line. This Is sometimes so
well done that the wire may be with
drawn and the trees left to support
themselves.
The double pblque Gordon. Figure 3,
and the double erect Gordon. Figure 1,
are suitable for covering walls. the
latter used particularly for covering
spaces between windows &c.
The fruit Of the apple can he greatly
improved by this method Of cultivation.
which also may be used for pears and
peaches, but the Improvement Will not
be as great with the latter fruits As
with the former.
Apples. pears, peaches. apricots. nee
tarines and cherries can be trained in
this same manner The double Gordon
is practical with pears and produces
good results, Grapes, raspberrlcs,
blackberrics and ounces can also
be trained in this way. and
climbing roses, particularly rambl"rs,
can be used to completely cover the
walls OF buildings. Training roses in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-18

White-7 Pieces.
white to play and mate In two moves
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO 427.
B-Bs KIP, g R--k6 Oh, SC.
!, BIS, ONP, 2. R--B5 oh. &c.
l. BIS R-B3: .. DIS oh. Sc.
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 42s.
!. Q-R5, &c.
Correct solutions to both these problems
Received from William Runk Ridgewood
\. y, Charles Lcavitt, Honman's Island,
n. v. +. y. Burr, Ausonia. Conn; Q. II.
Oconnor. Montclair \. j.; =. simon. Brook
lyn, n. Y; James Rberts, Philadelphia. Pa, !:
Prof \. L. Perry, BROOKLYN y. V, Jane
y. Wilson. New York city, l.. Il, schiller.
RoNhury' Mass: the latter two soyers
meaning Cts instead Of IA as they
wrote, Louis W Jennings BROOKLYN, N. ":
william Mason. Brooklyn, y Y,
Correct solutions received to No, &2s
from Aloyslas g Gaham, Nav York c.ty:
Altoona. Pa. s NJ, weimar Portanpcck,
\: j.; Miner Trowbridge. Brooklyn, \. Y:
W. ID. l. r., New York city, Fred IL Lin.
ton, scranton Pa, Roy c. Hanaway. New
York city; Kent Packard, philadelphia Pa.
An additional correct solution to No, %26
was received from Winchester. Coro-
coRREspoNDENcE.
8 NJ, weimer, portanpeck N J,-If p
and no mate II, on the other hand. l,
XXX. Pxkt; 2, Q-QI mate.
William Mason, New York city.-You arc
advised to carefully compare your Intended
solutions with those given In THE Sus and
you will soon get at the errors OF your
waya" Time Will not permit to 80 over all
tries week BY week.
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OFF. on these. When the plants are large
enough to permit mulch them with
three or four inches Of partly decayed
manure and keep them well wa,ered
with weak manure water
II the flowers are cut before they are
fully open they may be he'd for "A period
Of ten days or more by standing hen
in water in cool cellar In no.
weather better results can b" had 4
cut when a third open. allowing them
to open slowly in light cellar When
asters are put in water any leaves
that would be under water should be re.
moved, as they become offensive and
foul the water.
II the flowers are TO be sent a dis.
lance pack them up in small punches
with wet newspaper around the stems
and soft dry paper about each hunc,
of flowers. Use plenty of paper In
packing and be sure that the flowers
will not shake In the package Have
flowers and all materials az cool as
possible when packed. II possible ship
at night. 30 the flowers "! ~..r
while 1t Is cool.
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Good success has been reported with
stem rot on plants grown under glass
from the use Of air Stacked lime and
keeping the plants and the surface Of
the benches free from decaying leaves.
The spores OF the fungus that causes
stem rot appear to be carried over from
year TO year in greenhouses and cold
frames. which should be sprayed with
per cent. solution OF formaldehyde
before using for aster plants again.
Stem rot seldom appears in plants
that are grown in the open ground, ex-
cept in low. wet spots.
Rust-The orange rust. characterized
by conspicuous orange colored pustules
on the under side OF the leaves. gains
Roadway where the plants have been
checked in their growth. A thorough
spraying so as to cover the under side
Of the leaves with a fungicide will hold
the rust in check.
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GADDFNTNCe NOTES

Donate. Put this into 20 gallon, =.
water. Dissolve the soap and sad -
the solution. May be kept indenn,,.,o
II kept in stoppered bottles, Does ~.
discolor the foliage like Bordeaux mn
ture.
Flnal euggestiona
Tho easiest way for me amateur :.
grow asters IL to SOW the seed In ro,,.
in the vegetable garden or in a fou,.s
bed. II this 10 done in April or earlv
in May. as soon AZ the ground can bs
worked, the plants will produce a f,,v
crop Of flowers. 1t Is somewhat, dim.
cult to grow asters In the hous. a,
they need full light and do best IN a
temperature Of about IS degrees. rim.
ming up to 10 degrees in sunlight.
When planting asters in the flower
garden those Of upright growth and
most Of the nid-season varieties NAV
be planted to 10 inches apar, each
way. the large branching kinds IS 10
Is inches each way.
Flowers for Exhibition.
When extra large and fine specimen,
are wanted for exhibition the center
bud should be pinched on when tho
plants are six to eight inches high
Allow from three to Ave branches n
start and keep the side buds pinched
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-18

The Park Commission OF the city of
Rochester has been awarded the George
Robert White VI Dial of Honor for the
year 1913 10y he Massachusetts Horti-
Cultura. Society IN recognition of its
successful efforts in establishing one of
the most important collections of trees
In America, in increasing the love of
plants and horticulture among the peo-
pie of Rochester and In exploring the
flora Of western New York and adjacent
regions.
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A m Ount Of Seed.

An ounce II aster seed con'l.'.
10000 to $1,000 seeds After maD.-
liberal allowances for injury and dc.
strurt!on OF young plants, Ave thousand
mature plants should be raised from on,
ounce Of seed. Where asters are grow
in the largest quantities In the word
six ounces of seed is used 70 the acre
or in other words three Thousand plant,
are estimated to the ounce OF seed