The Horticultural Society of New York

Specialties

The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) enhances New York City’s environmental and cultural life by providing unique educational, vocational and therapeutic outreach programs, library resources and exhibitions. The Hort is a 501©(3) not-​for-​profit organization, and relies on the generous support of individuals to continue providing our unique services to all New Yorkers.

History

Established in 1900.

Founded in 1900 with J. P. Morgan, Louis C. Tiffany, and J.J. Phelps among its earliest members, the goal of the Society was to further the love and knowledge of horticulture through informative monthly meetings, formal lectures and seasonal flower shows. Noted landscape architects Marian Coffin, Ruth Dean, Beatrix Farrand, Grace Tabor and Ellen B. Shipman joined the society, and by 1939 membership totaled 3,465.