The autumn flower show of the Shanghai. Horticultural—Society' given on Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Town Hall showed to how great a state of perfection the cultivation of the chrysanthemum: can be brought in Shanghai. The} Town Hall, through the guiding spirit of Mr. MaeGregox, Hor Secretary of the Society, had an aspect of huge drifts of fluffy flow. evs, in such shape and variety, col our and tint as to make a beholder gasp at the possibilities in cultivate ing a garden here, The chrysanthemum flower stands supreme in its ability to soften contours, and Wednesday's exhibit gave a visitor w feeling of amazement at the manner which vivid hues can be combine
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