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V,!i^: ^ V/i Jl/ - '■> —-. \!r ^"_l!f .:^\t'"'f"^ '^?^^ML^iii^^MM^MM m i "T \ t I a^ p a ^ e_ & r nd e-X ni ss ( n s REMOTE STORAGE lofc COPVIIiaMT, laSS) BY rbORiere' PUBUietiiMQ go., sao-sas caxton Buiidinft, Chicago. VoLIO. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER J, J898. No. 53. VARIEGATED PINEAPPLES. The variegated form of the ordinary pineapple. Ananas Sativa, is by far the most widely known of these beau- tiful foliage plants, and when well grown and in good condition is one The culture of Ananas sativa var. does not present any more difficulty than that of Pandanus Veitchii, plenty of heat, light and moisture being the chief requisites. By plenty of heat in this instance is intended a winter night temperature of 65 to 70 degrees, -' -♦ Variegated Pineapple. I Ananas Sativa Variegata. J of the most highly colored and attract- ive variegated plants for exhibition purposes. And were it not for the dif- ficulty of getting cuttings in quantity, this plant would no doubt find a place among decorative stock for commer- pial purposes, but owing to this slow- ntu In reproduction, f«w growers have attempted tQ bandlf the plant ext«n- JBlynly, while during the day a temperature of 85 to 90 degrets will do no harm. No shading is needed through the greater portion of the year, though about midsummer a thin covering on the glass will be found to have the ef- fect of heightening the coloring of these plants, as it also doM In the' eas* of Pandanus Veltchll, for tb« in- tense sunlight at that season ieems to have a bleaching effect upon some plants under glass. Quite a strong soil may be used for ananas, with good results, the founda- tion being good turfy loam with a sprinkling of sand If the soil be nat- urally heavy, to which should be ad- ded fully one-sixth in bulk of dry cow manure and a moderate quantity of bone dust. Firm potting and good drainage are essentials, and It Is -pref- erable that the plants be kept slightly on the side of dryness rather than over watered for a time after re-pot- tlng, a sodden soil being decidedly repellant to the young roots. As may be seea from our Illustra- tion, the variegation of this variety Is very regular, the center of the long arching leaves being bright green, and the edges broadly margined with creamy white, while the young leaves, and also the base of the older ones are flushed with red. In regard to propagation, the best cuttings are provided from the crowns of fruiting specimens, and when the crowns are compound a nice lot of cuttings may thus be had, but of course this does not happen in all cases, and we frequently have to de- pend on a succession of suckers from the base of a plant that has been fruit- ed. These cuttings will root ^||oiDner if allowed to dry somewhat for a few hours after they have belein severed from the parent plant, and biefore they are planted, this treatnten^ being a common method with th& cuttings of Bromellads, to yhich i.amily ttie pine- apples belong:. . ', A second variegated pineapple is found In A. Porteana, which species was Introduced from, the Philippines about 1866. This is also a handsome plant, though less striking than the foregoing, from the fact that its color- ing is much more subdued. A. Porteana jls morft erefjt In growth than is A. sativa var. and His large olfye green leavw, these Ming orn^' * s ■/l'ifiii'L"<''iiiiliitfi'r I T ^LtJlA.-s>^.j^ j^'^^::i'Ji.iid.£dii^ii^ ■. The Weekly Florists* Review. DECEMBER 1. 1898. menteti by a band of pale yellow down the center. The coloring of this plant varies in intensity in accordance with the conditions under which it is grown, and the plant appears to bet- ter advantage when grown in a strong light. Similar conditions in regard to heat and soil as those recommended for A. sativa var. will apply to A. Porteana, but propagation may be slower, the plant showing little inclination to sucker under ordinary conditions. W. H. TAPDIN. CARNATION NOTES. To judge from general reports, the present condition of the carnation seems to be quite satisfactory, but on account of '.he earliness of the season they can hardly be up to the exhibition mark, and we have to read the show reports concerning the carnation with a good deal of allowance regarding quality, when represented ua good as they will be a month later. I do not believe in the trumpeting up of any variety as rust proof, for 1 do not believe that there is one va- riety that is rust proof under all cir- cumstances, but I admit that one va- riety may show a great deal more re- sistance to this disease than another. I have been rather agreeably surprised with our Mrs. G. M. Bradt, Trhich has been free from rust so far, and I have heard of no complaint yet 'rom other places. JV.nyono reading these notes would confer a favor on me by advis- ing if rust has been found on this va- riety. At this time of the year a very im- portant question is that of support. New schemes of supports spring up here and there and are advertised in the trade papers. We have received several for trial and I have made ene- mies for not writing them up and giv- ing my opinion in my carnation notes. This is a very delicate matter to han- dle, for everyone that has a new scheme of support, like those who have a new variety of carnation, is gener- ally so enrapt in the advantages of what they recommend, that criticism is taken as an insult. Now, I do not wish to hurt anybody if my views do not harmonize with theirs, but at the same time I cannot conscientiously recommend that which I am not fully convinced of and thereby lead others into errors which I am trying to avoid myself. Our system of support is well known as the Dorner system, and I have no further interest in jecommending it than to give my experiance. It has been so often explained and described that to any unfamiliar with it I refer them to my notes of former years. It is simple, inexpensive and comes near- er to the principle of a support than any that I have seen in practice. We have not bought any new material for the last four or five years, except for some new houses. The A shaped wire netting and the wire stretched length- wise of the benches is saved from year to year. The wire netting probably needs some straightening; even the wooden supports for the wires stretch- ed lengthwise, if made a little rubstan- tial, can be saved, so we have nothing to buy but the cotton twine, a very cheap material, and if once understood how to handle it, this support is put up as quickly as any other. I do not claim that our support is the acme of perfection, but I believe the perfection attained corresponds with the cost a commercial grower is able to expend. Our entire mode of culture is not yet ^lerfection. When I read In the trade papers that a grower has planted so many thousands of plants in so many houses of a given dimension, I cannot refrain from thinking that he is planting very close or the plants must be small. In either case the plants cannot ^levelop to the perfection which they should unless given more space In which to grow. To my impression an ideal mode of culture is when the plants i»,re plant- ed two feot apart each way; with good care many varieties will cover the al- lotted space by midwinter and have only sufficient room for a free circula- tion of air around each plant. Now such a culture would require a differ- ent mode of support than any in vogue now, the Dorner system included. Pro- gression can be twofold, one is scien- tific, to gain the highest perfection re- gardless of cost; the other is how far can these scientific improvements be employed commercially? Now, here comes the great question, Will it be profitable? If the bread and butter ac- count is reduced by such improvements they will soon be thrown aside. With these comparisons, I wish to emphasize the error of too close planting, which will be aggravated by a support, that will bunch the plants up for the sake of giving circulation of air between; while on the other hand rvith that, which I would call an ideal culture, arises the question. Will it pay? but wherever it pays it is the right thing to do. Between these two extremes there is a middle way, which to my experience has proved the most profit- able. Plant your plants in rows across the bench 12 inches apart, strong grow- ing varieties 12 inches apart in the row, and less strong ones 8 or 10 inches. For such a planting our sup- port has always given us full satisfac- tion. The principle of a carnation support is to hold the plants up from the ground, in order to give a free circu- lation of air underneath, but otherwise to allow the plants the greatest free- dom of growth, and to 8upi>ort the flower stems in a straight upright po- sition, without drawing them together in a bunch and thus impair the plant's freedom of growth. There is considerable misunder- standing about a free circulation of air around the plants. This is indeed very desirable and of the greatest ad- vantage, and should be remembered at the time of planting, by giving the plants the required space, but when they are drawn together to insure this free circulation around and between the plants, it is like airing the tail by suffocating the head. If one has to be done at the expense of the other, what is gained by .t? The head for the tail is a very bad exchange. When, with a moderate allowance of space the plants grow together and cover the ground, which they do with us gen- erally by the last of December, a good circulation of air all through the plants underneath and above, by keep- ing them free and open, is what is wanted, so that every part of the plant derives the same benefit. The mis- sion of a support is to protect and help a plant in its natural develop- ment, and not to retard it. And this, I believe, we best accomplish vith our mode of support. Before putting on the wires lengthwise with the corre- sponding twine netting for the sup- port of the flower stems, we give our plants a last cleaning; after this we have only the routine work, as water- ing and cutting the' flowers, with an occasional going over the benches and pulling some stray flower stems up through the twine netting, which did not grow up straight and became bent over under the support. We are not impaired in the least when cutting the flowers as we can reach in at any place wher^ a flower is to be cut. FRED DORNER. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. New Camations Registered. By the American Rose Co., Washing- ton, D. C: MEPHISTO.— Color of Portia; flow- ers very large; broad petals, great depth, borne on extra long stiff stems; never bursts the calyx; free and early bloomer. LUNA. — Color purest white; flower.s of largest size; borne on very long wiry stems; narrow foliage like McGowan. but exceedingly strong, vigorous growth; very proUflc bloomer and unusually fragrant; never bursts the calyx, 'i^ fli^iOrit!u^itm^ iniri-i'iiiiViVa r • ^^t'l'^^A. ..i^.Xt.ii-^-.f-^-^^ti^- . ■• f. — . -,... .;;■■■<•■•" • ^;v"''v ■ *-•:■ DBCEMBBR 1. 1898.. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* POTOMAC. — Color pure salmon pink; under artificial UgUt taking X an intense fiery depth; very broad petals; narrow grasslike foliage; very robust and a profuse bloomer. By Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.: MRS. THOMAS LAWSON.— Color dark pink; flowers Immense size: '; borne on an exceedingly long and ;V strong stem and with an excellent calyx; vigorous growth and a free and early bloomer. THE MAINE.— Color white. (No further particulars.) By Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa.: ADMIRAL DEWEY.— Sport of Ar- mazindy; white spotted and striped pure pink; can be used as a delicate pure pink; stem very stiff, flower extra large, calyx good; flowers nicely fringed and scented. By Fick & Faber, No. 1401 Woolsey street, San Francisco, Cal. : VICE ADMIRAL SCHLEY.— Color pink. (No further particulars.) By M. Wieland, No. 1913 Maple avenue, Evanston, 111.: EVANSTON.— A sport from Tidal Wave, in color a bright red, and a very free bloomer. By Elmer J. Weaver, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.: S. S. PENNOCK.— Deep pink, very full, of good size, stem and calyx; habit good and a free, early and continuous bloomer. By J. M. Gasser, No. 101 Euclid ave- nue, Cleveland, Ohio: MERRIMAC— In color a trifle dark- er than Tidal Wave; flower of fair size on a stiff, wiry steam and with an excellent calyx; plant in habit resembles a William Scott; easy of propagation and an ex- ceptionally free bloomer. A. M, HERR, Sec'y. T^trTtuSuiries have just reached mc which being not entirely out of sea- son, can be answered under this head. From "S. S. P." comes the questions: "With good Hydrangea plants in 4- inch pots now, what Is the proper treatment to get them in flower for Memorial day? Can they be repotted and stopped once or must they be grown to single stem?" Memorial day, better known with us as Decoration day, is the very end of May, chosen by those in power as a season when flowers are supposed to be most abundant. That may be the case in some of our Southern States, but by no means is it so in our North- ern States, for frequently I have known it to be a time of unusual scarcity. Plants are, however, in greater supply and it is the very time when Hydrangea Otaksa, with ordi- nary greenhouse treatment, is at its best. Plants in 4-inch pots would be rather small to be called good plant-s to make much of a show in pots, still if there is a good leading bud and most likely some lateral buds, they will make most acceptable plants by the end of May. Keep them as near dormant as possi- ble till middle of February. Under a hench in a warm greenhouse is not a good place. A pit or house where the thermometer is near or little above the freezing point is the ideal place, ; and of course with such a low tem- perature little water is needed. Don'i do any shifting till you start them into growth, then if the roots have fllled the : 4-inch pots they should be shifted into i at least a 5-inch and the strongest into a 6-inch. With the length of time they have to grow it can scarcely be called ; forcing and they may come along nicely in a light, cool greenhouse. Plenty of water is essential, especial- ly when the leaves and flowers are ' fully developed, and look out for red spider. I have seen a lot of fine plants ruined by spider almost before the cul- tivator knew what was the matter. The spider is worse on the flower than the foliage. An early application of the hose and its continual, judicious application will keep down spider. I almost forgot to mention, don't do any cutting or stopping. The leading shoot will assuredly give you a fine head of bloom and if the lateral buds are well developed they will also. Spiraea. No. 2 is: "What is the proper treat- ment for spiraea from receipt of roots to getting in flower for Easter?" My last week's notes in The Review, page 682, have a few hints bearing on the spiraea, but which though somewhat of a repetition are susceptible to im- provement. We will suppose the in- quirer refers to what Is generally known as Spiraea japonica, although its correct botanical name may be As- tilbe Japonica. It is one of the hardi- est and most easily handled of all our commercial plants. They are better kept out of doors until you want to pot and force them. In fact, boxes with a little soil between the roots, ever so little will do, and an inch or so over the crown would be the best treatment. If snow or rain falls on them all the better. The time it takes to bring them into flower will depend on the heat you give them, but I would say that 10 weeks in a night temperature of 50 degrees is not too long a time and 12 weeks is better. A rich soil is not necessary, but a good sized pot to do them well is very essential. The roots are often rammed into a pot just large enough to admit of the dormant clump and when they grow or near their flowering time the scanty portion of soil you have given them is nothing but a mass of roots. You have almost to stand them in water to keep them from not only wilting but shrivelling up. This is why they are so generally called and thought to be such an unsatisfactory house plant even for a few, days. Scarcely any roots we import should have less than a 7-inch and most of them would be better in an 8-inch. I am aware that it is classed by our large miarket growers as a very profit- less plant. It may be, but it only oc- cupies much bench room about 6 weeks. There are only a few points to observe in its easy culture. An un- limited amount of water, full daylight, and don't burn tobacco near it while it is making its young tender growths. Carnations. In my limited wanderings I yet see in many places that the practice of disbudding is but partially done and in others not attempted. It is but half a dozen years ago that it was seriously and soberly discussed among the spe- cialists of this universal favorite whether it was desirable or necessary. At this day I should not think there was a single carnation grower, big or little, who doubted the wisdom or profit of disbudding. It should be faithfully and timely done. I say time- ly done, because if the side buds or later buds are left on till the leading or most forward bud is about to show color, it may as well be entirely left undone. We disbud chrysanthemums as soon as the side buds can be rubbed off without danger to the leading bud or the selected one, and see what results! We know it does not make such a vast difference in the carnation as it does in the chrysanths, but it makes a good deal of difference, and if it is only a little difference a little is a great deal in these days of great production and keen competition, where the very best commands a real good price and the second and third quality is only among the "also ran" and brings, except at a few short seasons, a most unprofita- ble price High quality and lessened V&4u.i .,. . ■-... :J>L^..-* ^"X^.^L.^,^ -^ -^ .,^.^,.^.^.^..i2.^^^fm^L^^ ^^-f ,..,.. • •ifiifliilftrtiy^'ii ■^**^-'-'^-'^V.i'1nl..'lTTiif*-L«.rfa'.. i^iitiAtA^LA '^ k.^i.&Wi-.A&.'^^'M.'v! I..ft.'*«.^wfi>^A>?.i7'«'...tf..ii The Weekly Fkjrfsts* Rcvfcw; oacBMBflR 1. 1806. quantity Is a benefit to all concerned. Not only is the flower larger and bet- ter when the stem has been kept clear of other buds and lateral growths but the stem is undoubtedly stiffer and straighten Varieties differ largely in their stems. Daybreak is one that pays well to keep clear of all superfluous buds, but none more so than the much grown Scott. Not only will this latter va- riety smother itself with buds if al- lowed, but its good stem is often spoil- ed by allowing the lateral growths to remain on. The side growths are oft- en so strong that they take prece- dence in growth over the stem, start- ing it off at an angle. The next growth above sends it back at another angle, and so on and with an 18-inch stem you have many kinks and bends and a crooked, weak affair. Every variety has its own peculiarity, but it is safe to say that all are greatly benefited by disbudding, which should be done just as early as the little buds can be de- tected. The cost is nothing because every dollar properly laid out in this direction will bring in return five dol- lars, whether you be grower or both grower and retailer. While on the subject of carnations, visiting our large local growers, W. J. Palmer & Son, of Lancaster, N. Y., a few days ago, one cannot but be amazed at the quality of his Day- breaks, not only regarding the health and vigor of his plants, but stem and size of flower, and one other quality — a leading quality in Daybreak — the un- rivalled tint of color. The modest senior member of the firm says that there is nothing in it, ONLY a stiff soil and never let them be over 45 de- grees at night. Some carnation grow- ers might say to this, "that is not high enough to be profitable." The perfect field of bloom out and opening and to come would be a most conclusive an- swer to .that. Tulips. The tulip season will soon be here and many will want a few for Christ- mas or at least for New Year's. Un- less you boxed some very early and they are well rooted, I would not ad- vise any attempt at forcing for such an early date. "They never would be missed and we can do without tulips till end of January, when they and the daffies can be had to perfection. If you do force any for the holidays, there is none better than La Reine, Vermillion Brilliant, Chrysolora or Yellow Prince for yellow and Proser- pine. Putting the fiats on hot-water pipes won't do, for it burns the roots. A box should be built over the pipes with boards on which to place the fiats so that the violent heat of the pipes does not come in direct contact with the roots, but the atmosphere must be quite 80 degrees or you won't get the fiowers out. A heavy cloth or board shutter should be above the tulips some 2 feet and light excluded; the object of this is to draw up the stem, for unless you have a stem of 8 or 9 inches you had better not have tulips at all. An inch of sphagnum placed among the growths is a great aid for it helps to modify the extreme and unnatural heat. A co- pious watering twice a day is neces- sary. When the fiowers are about de- veloped they should be removed to a cooler house and given daylight. Al- low three weeks for the forcing of the first batch. WILLIAM SCOTT. COLD STORAGE VALLEY. I wish to find out something about keeping lily of the valley pips so that I can force them into fiower In June ana again in September. Must they be kept frozen solid, being too far west to be able to purchase cold stor- age valley? Bought some from cold storage once in the fall and it was nearly in bloom on arrival; next loi was frozen solid, and when thawed out would not grow, but simply rot- ted. MANAGER. It is true that in the journey of a few days during the months of June or September the valley would make so much growth that it would be ruined almost before you could get it unpacked. The large growers, who put in several thousand pips in a batch, have no trouble; they have their own cold storage and keep it stored away in original cases. A small grower, say one who forces 500 or 1,000 a week, must do differ- ently. When receiving the supply they can be unpacked and put away in boxes holding 500 to each box. Elarth or moss should be around each bundle of twenty-five, and a covering of two inches of moss or earth. The boxes can be placed outside and cov- ered with litter to prevent too great and sudden changes of freezing and thawing. They can in fact receive just the same treatment as those you intend to bring in at intervals during the winter. Before there is any chance of the pips being started into growth by the increasing warmth of spring those boxes destined for your summer use should be removed to cold storage, which is now to be found in every city and at a cheaper cost than you could supply yourself, unless you are in a big way. From 25 to 30 degrees is a good temperature for storage. W. S. NEW CARNATIONS. Messrs. F. Calvert & Son, Lake For- est, 111., have been growing quite a number of seedling carnations. We were recently shown blooms of a doz- en of these and they contained sev- eral that we feel sure will be heard from later. One is an absolutely pure yellow of a pleasing shade and of good form. There is not the least suspicion of any other color. Another might be described as a Mrs. Bradt with a yel- low ground instead of white. A fine- ly fringed pink sort is very fragrant and has so far been a remarkably free bloomer. THE EXHIBITIONS. MONTREAL. The chrysanthemum show, under the auspices of the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club, opened in the halls of the Frazer Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 8, under circumstances which would have made it a splendid success had it not been for the apathy displayed by the members and others who should have been the exhibitors. The weather was all that could be desired, more like early September than November. The Interest taken in the show by the pub- lic was in advance of former years. The papers did all they conscientiously could, but the prize list showed plainly enough that whatever the quality of the exhibits might be, they were most sadly deficient in quantity. Despite the fact that the hall employed was not half the size of that of former years it was all the committee could do to hunt up enough decorative stuff on the morning of the show to fairly fill the hall. I don't know if the florists or gardeners have not the stuff, if they are too busy to make an ex- hibit or what it is. I know your cor- respondent would rather have a couple of teeth drawn than go through that morning again. One of the things we seem to be suf- fering from is natural gas escaping in the wrong direction. A few of our florists and gardeners did nobly, both by exhibits and interest, to help along the show; the big majority took no interest in the matter at all. Some came along criticising what they had seen until one felt sick of the whole thing. We are willing to be ac- commodating and if the prize list doesn't meet the wishes of all now is the time to say so and we will do what we can to make it such. If they will only say what they do want they will get a chance to try their hand. We don't care If it is a head of cabbage or a 10-acre lot of anthuriums. The competition for the Strathcona cup (this year reduced from 24 to 12 blooms, distinct varieties) was be- tween W. J. Wilshire, gardener to R. B. Angus; T. McHugh, gardener at the Forest and Stream Club, and Geo. Pas- coe, gardener to M. R. Reford. The cup was awarded to Mr. Wilshire with a magnificent lot, consisting of Madam Carnot (awarded prize as the best bloom in the show). Mrs. H. Weeks, Col. W. B. Smith, The Bannington, G. Wedding, Inter Ocean, H. Robinson, H. Hurrel, Mrs. W. C. Egan, Morel, G. H. Morgan, M. B. Hendre; T. McHugh, 2 points behind with Minerva, Good Gracious, Mayflower, Shenandoah, Frank Hardy, M. Ed. Andre, Mrs. Weeks, Col. Smith, Morel, W. C. Egan, H. Robinson, Golden Wedding. Geo. Pascoe's was also a fine lot. In the competition for the Club's Challenge cup, reduced from 12 to 6 plants in 10-inch pots, Geo. Pascoe was first with Perrin, Yellow Queen. Whilldin. Ivory. Chllds, and Morel. nTIti iiiltini" ^tlA . „- .j^-..-. .■■^.^ .', .^^..^..'^,:.. liaitutiiaiimtalittiik. -' ""■ -^■•■-^--^ «■■•- ii...-->-^- - ,'♦'^:.■>■ '■ • DECEMBER 1, 1898. The Weekly Horists' Revkw. C. A. Smith was second vith Mrs. H. Robinson, Ivory, Shrimpton, Pink Iv- ory, Lincoln, and G. Pitcher. There were no entries in the va^es of 12 one variety, in the section for new varieties, and in class F, decora- tions. Joseph Bennett took 4 firsts for roses; Brides, Bridesmaids, Morgans, and Beauties. W. Wilshire first for Me- teors. In the 12 new carnations, the prize went to C. Scrim, Ottawa, for a mag- nificent white of immense size and substance, and with a good odor. A special prize went to Jos. Bennett for a fine red of the largest size and fine stem, a sport from Mrs. Bradt. A vase of Dunlop's new rose Lady Dorothea was on exhibition and gen- erally admired. It was awarded hon- able mention. The blooms on exhibi- understanding that no more shows would be held in a small hall or, in fact, in any hall at all unless both prize money and exhibits could be fully guaranteed 3 months before the show opened. The secretary reported that the late show would pay about 60 per cent of the prize money after all other accounts were settled. The palm gentleman has honored Montreal with another visit, by which B. T. Graves is about $50 out. Walter Wilshire reports still being busy glazing the 3,000 feet of glass smashed by hail a couple of months ago. The local florists are holding meet- ings to formulate a scheme to try and secure a more sensible tariff on lines in which they are interested than the one at present in vogue, F. BENNETT, Secretary. varieties, but so wril done as to dis- pute with Mr. Rawson in many classes. The exhibit of C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y,, attracted much atten- tion, the size and finish of the blooms being exceptionally fine. His Eureka and Western King were marvels for size and perfect finish. In the com- petition for best 6 white Mr. Ward's Eureka pushed W. H. Chadwick very hard for first place. The blooms of EJureka were superior in size and fin- ish to Ghadwick, but the latter had a slight advantage in superior foli- age, and was awarded first place after an hour's refiection by the judge. Mr. Ward's Admiral Dewey, a magnifi- cent deep chrome yellow, attracted universal attention and admiration and was awarded a certificate of merit. Nathan Smith & Son, as us- Some of the Roses at the Chicago Show. tion, though fine, were not to be com- pared to those received by some of the local florists a short time previously and who unanimously pronounced it a splendid thing. A plant in an 8-inch pot of Acalpha Sanderi attracted a good deal of at- tention and from accounts of the num- ber sold by Mr. S. S. Bain, the local agent, it is likely to become a popular plant. Mr. W. J. Wilshire had on exhibi- tion a vase of seedling anthuriums, one an enormous yellow and a white one were highly meritorious. Mr. Wil- shire had also a splendid specimen plant of Cypripedium Spicerianum among his collection of orchids. Mr. C. A. Smith was awarded first for 6 of the finest Solanum Capsicas- trum in 6-inch pots ever seen in this section, fully 15 inches in height and diameter with berries evenly distrib- uted from the tips of the shoots down to the pots. They were grown from cuttings struck last February. The question of another exhibition was taken up at the meeting the Mon- day following the show, and although not definitely decided it was a mutual ELMIRA, N. Y. Elmira fiorists are happy. Their first chrysanthemum show has proved a complete success from every stand- point. The display of blooms was very fine, the attendance and enthu- siastic admiration of the exhibit by the public was more than gratifying, and, lastly, the affair was a complete financial success, and the treasury of the Elmira Horticultural Society has a substantial surplus added to its fund. Many features contributed to this gratifying result. The exhibition hall was pleasantly and centrally located, the affair was well advertised In the local press, the music was a drawing card, and the price of admission (10 cents) placed the tickets within the reach of all. On the second and third days the exhibition hall was filled to overfiowing. Grove P. Rawson, the principal prize winner, staged a fine exhibit of well done blooms. His principal com- petitor was Jno. Rudy, gardener to won. J. s. Fawcett, who was handi- capped somewhat with a list of older ual, staged a fine lot of blooms, which were much admired. Mr. Rawson's exhibit, occupying the entire stage, was unique and of first quality throughout. Its most striking feature was a large frame of ivy surrounding a yellow water pitcher holding a graceful bunch of mums. Large vases of Chadwick and Bonnaffon appropriately fianked the center piece. Mr. Rawson's Chad- wicks were superb, as was his Helen Bloodgood and Eclipse, the winner of the Eclipse Bike. The bike competi- tion was close and sharp, there being but a half point difference between Mr. Rawson's seedling and the yellow sport of Mayflower exhibited by G^o Atkinson, of Orange, N. J., Rawson's scaling 93% points and Atkinson's 93 points. John Rudy's exhibit exemplified what could be done with the older varieties. His Morel, Bonnaffons, Modesto and Chempwec were espe- cially fine and bore abundant testi- mony to his cultural skill, and Mr. Rudy received many compliments. B. M. & H. N. Hoffman's pretty drawing room was tastefully and ar- . ,->m-.- a^.-L..-'.. The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 1. 1S98. tistically done, and Mr. E. J. An- thony's exhibit of pot plants was also much commended. Taken as an en- tirety, the exhibit was of superior quality throughout and competition in the various classes was very close. C. E. Hunn and C. W. Ward were the judges. TORONTO. Chrysanthemum Plants. In this class Lady Gzowski was first on the following: Best specimen, best standard, best 3 specimens white, also pink, yellow, and any other color. Best 12 distinct varieties, 6-inch pots. Exhibition Park was first, also on 12 pink and 12 varieties, 3 plants of one variety in 6-inch pot. Hort. Gardens was first on 12 varie- ties, single stem, 5-inch pots, 12 yel- low and 12 any other color. Miscellaneous. Hort. Gardens was first on group of mums, palms, ferns, etc., also on 6 specimen ferns, best 1 specimen fern, best 3 orchids, best 12 primulas and best 6 pots of callas in bloom. Exhibition Pk. carried first honors on group foliage plants, best specimen palm, best 6 specimen palms, collec- tion orchids in which nepenthes and ferns could be used. Grainger Bros, received first on the following: Best 6 specimen palms, 24 ferns, and 12 ferns. N. Toronto Flo. received first on best 24 adiantums, and best 12 adi- antums. J. H. Dunlop was first best 6 speci- men palms in 10-inch pots, not less than 3 varieties. Grobba & Waudry had the best 6 cyclamen. Cut Blooms. H. Dale received firsts in the fol- lowing classes: Twelve chrysanthe- mum blooms, white, pink, yellow and any other color, best 6 any other color, best 20 blooms in one vase. Geo. Hollis carried off firsts on best 12 varieties, best 6 white, 6 yellow, and 25 blooms any variety. J. H. Dunlop sho-^ed 25 distinct va- rieties, for which he received first, and W. Jay & Son received first for best 6 pink blooms. In the rose classes J. H. Dunlop car- ried off firsts on the following: Best 12 Bride, 12 Maids, 12 Morgan, 12 Mad. Hoste, 12 Cusin, 12 Beauty, 12 any other variety, and best vase of 50 roses. H. Dale received first for 12 Perle, 12 Sunset, 12 Carnot and 12 Meteor. In carnations, H. Dale captured the following firsts: 25 white, named, 25 pink and 25 fancy. N. Toronto Flo. Go. received first lor 25 pink and 25 yellow. J. H. Dunlop received first for 50 blooms, one variety, also 50 blooms, any variety. In violets the N. Toronto Flo. showed the best bunch of 50 double violets, for which they received first prize, H. Dale carrying off first honors for 50 singles. Floral Designs. S. Tidy received firsts for hand bou- quet, funeral design and presentation basket. J. H. Dunlop's presentation basket of chrysanthemums scored first. Best flat basket of chrysanths for table decoration was that of Grainger Bros. HARTFORD, CONN. The chrysanthemum exhibition of the Conn. Horticultural Society was very fine. Plants were unusually large, with excellent foliage and blooms. The largest plant in the hall was a specimen Japanese, Miss Geor- giana Pitcher, exhibited by Thomas Dryden. There were upwards of one hundred large blooms on this plant and it measured over thirteen feet around. Mr. Dryden also took first prizes in the several collections, his plants surpassing any ever shown in Hartford previously. In the cut blooms there was sharp competition. For twenty-five varie- ties, John Coombs was 1st; A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell, 2nd; and Rev. H. Macy, 3rd. The first prize for larg- est bloom went to John Coombs for Australian Gold, a magnificent speci- men, 2nd prize to A. N. Pierson, for Viviand-Morel. D. McFarlane, garde- ner to Mr. Silas Robbins, Wethers- field, had, in another class, a mam- moth bloom of Golden Wedding, which was the finest the different growers had ever seen. Best 12, white, A. N. Pierson, 1st, with May- flower, D. McFarlane, also 1st, with Mutual Friend; Twelve pink, A. N. Pierson 1st, with Viviand-Morel; John Coombs, 2nd, with Helen Bloodgood; Twelve yellow, A. N. Pierson 1st, with Modesto; John Coombs 2nd, with H. L. Sunderbruch; Twelve red, A. N. Pierson 1st, with G. W. Childs. Ama- teur classes were well and creditably represented. First and second prizes for seed- lings went to C. M. Rodgers, first, for a very dwarf, free bloomer, with a deep wine colored bloom, similar in shape to C. B. Whitnall, second, for a medium height plant with a large brownish red bloom, golden buff on reverse side of petals, which bids fair to make an enormous bloom, grown to single stem. This variety looks espe- cially well in artificial light. This Is the first year for both varieties. Chrysanthemum plants were given out in June by the society and were exhibited in competition for medals. Very gratifying results, considering the ages of the little folk, were achiev- ed. It Is a plan which every horticul- tural society could adopt to good ad- vantage, educationally and financially. Herbariums, comprising several thousand sheets, collected by school children throughout the states, were shown on specially designed screens, and were viewed with interest by many. Fancy pigeons exhibited by Henry L. Strong In a twelve foot cage, while not quite a feature in horticulture, at- tracted many children to the exhibi- tion. The attendance, due In a measure to these extra features, was quite encour- aging and shows that a judicious se- lection of attractions other than ordi- nary classes "indulged" In by most so- cieties, tends to draw the public to what, all too often, Is a poorly patro- nized and unappreciated exhibition. R. MILLBROOK, N. Y. • The sixth annual chrysanthemum show of the Mlllbrook Horticultural Society was held Nov. 10, 11 and 12. To say that the high standard estab- lished by former exhibitions of this society was sustained by this show Is to commend It very highly. Notable exhibitors and prize win- ners were James Blair, Staatsburgh; S. Horn, gardener for Archibald Rog- ers, Hyde Park; I. L. Powell, gardener for Samuel Thorne; C. Rapp, gardener for Oakleigh Thorne; W. C. Russell, gardener for C. F. Dieterelch; G. Thommen, gardener for J. D. Wing, all of Mlllbrook, and B. Wllllg, of Poughkeepsle. W. C. Russell won, among other prizes, a silver cup for 3 fine bush plants, Lincoln, Ivory and Puritan, and also first prize for collection of cut blooms, with vases of Frank Har- dy, Golden Wedding, Bonnaffon, May- flower, Vlvland-Morel and Minerva. I. L. Powell took first on a magnifi- cent collection of 25 cut blooms of Mrs. E. H. Weeks, considered by all observers to be the finest blooms ever exhibited In Mlllbrook; also first on collection of roses with Brides, Bridesmaids and American Beauties. First prizes on carnations were equally divided between W. C. Russell and G. Thommen. In violets B. WlUig was easily first and carried off a silver cup given by Jno. N. May. C. Rapp was winner in Perles, and James Blair won the honors In collec- tion of chrysanthemums. The finest flower exhibited was ad- judged to be a Modesto shown by I. L. Powell. The competition in cut blooms of chrysanthemums was exceedingly sharp and the character of the exhibits exceedingly high. Attendance was large and enthusi- asm was at a high mark. J. O. P. NEWPORT, R. L The members of the Newport Hor- ticultural Society may well be proud of the annual chrysanthemum show for iiii»('irii fii ■ ■^.>^.;,. <,--.-'>Mi!,.,^^-— ..-. L.:, • . ^ h. .^.Ifr^ .-^.'.1: _:.j',^i.] J-*(^r?f-"v..;-V-' .."■ DECEMBER 1. 1898. TIk Weekly Florists^ Review* 1898. The arrangement of the exhibits was especially commendable and much praise was bestowed by visitors and the daily press. The exhibitors included Robert Lau- rie, Alex. McLellan, Andrew Meikle, Richard Gardner, Alex. Frazor, C. D. Stark, Bruce Butterton, Harry West- ley, W. C. Russell, John Barr, Alex McKay, Wm. Donald, John Allan, Jas. McLeish, F. Macrae, Jas. Garthley, Peter S. Burns, and Geo. Taylor. The prizes were distributed among the above named exhibitors. ST. LOUIS. Honor to Whom Honor is Due. Ed. Florists' Review: Please give me space for a few words in behalf of one of the promoters of our late show. He deserves unstinted and unlimited praise for his untiring and unselfish efforts and great patience, which last must have been sorely tried at times. He was always at his post from 7 a. m. till 10:30 p. m. from first to last, and as I am a great believer in the old say- ing, "Honor to whom honor is due." I thought it would not be out of place to ask you to give him due credit in your columns. You have probably guessed that I refer to the manager of our show and your able correspondent, Mr. J. J. Beneke. A BROTHER FLORIST. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED BVBRY THURSDAY BY The FLORISTS' Publishing Co. 02O-53S Coxton Building:, Chicaso, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, ^i.oo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertisingr rates : Per incn, li.oo; Jtf page, I13.S0 lull pagre, I27.00. Discounts : 6 times, s per cent ; i j times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion »n the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1808. OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY. With this issue the Florists' Review begins its second year. We thank all our friends for their generous support during the past year and will endeavor to more than ever merit the same dur- ing the ensuing one. We have many special features planned for the com- ing year that will, we believe, be of very great interest to our readers. Among other things that we have al- ready in hand, and that will appear soon, is a very practical and compre- hensive article on the culture of or- chids for cut flowers in a commercial way. In it the subject is treated from a strictly commercial point of view, telling just what orchids will pay and which will not. That the orchid will in future be a strong factor In the cut flower trade none can doubt. It is a question of se- lecting the few from which flowers can be produced in sufficient quantity and at the right time to insure a good mar- gin of profit, and in understanding their requirements as thoroughly as we now do those of the Bridesmaid rose or the McGowan carnation. Florists care but little about rare varieties that are often more weird than beautiful, but they are decidedly interested in the economical produc- tion of flowers that will bring a good paying flgure over the counter. It is from this point of view that the article referred to has been written by a thoroughly practical man, and it will be very freely and handsomely illus- trated. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is another batch of en- tries in our prize competition in labor- saving devices or methods useful to florists: No. 24. To Keep Barrel Always Full of Water. from the supply pipe. Where a tank is built under the bench the self-act- ing water cock can be placed in one end of it. The idea is to keep the tank or bar- rel full of water all the time, which not only keeps the water the same temperature as the greenhouse but in- sures a full barrel or tank to dip from when watering with the can. Every- one knows that a man can water much quicker with the can when he can dip No. 28. Support for Shading over Frames. No, 23 Is a support for shades over frames in summer time. It is a frame of light material, the standards of about one and a quarter inch stuff. The drawing shows how it sets over the edge of the frame, making it easily movable from one frame to another as needed and so it can be readily stored when not in use. They can be made any desired length — from one to four sashes long, as most convenient. We have used this for some time and flnd it a great improvement over the usual stakes and cross pieces. K. No. 24 is a device for providing a moderate suppiy of water of the same temperature as the house, and to fa- cilitate watering when a can is used. The box is 6 inches wide and 12 inches deep, and long enough to hold a self- acting water cock, such as is used in the overhead tank in a bathroom. Water is admitted to the box and con- necting barrel and is automatically cut off when the barrel is full. Remove a portion from tne barrel and an equal quantity is automatically admitted the water up instead of being obliged to fill the can at a faucet. The whole cost of the apparatus is less than $2.00 L. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. Work of the Committees. NEW YORK, Nov. 19.— C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., exhibited David S. Ward, incurved Japanese, white. Scored, both scales, 86 points. Rough Rider, by the same grower, incurved Japanese, pink. Scored, commercial scale, 76 points. Also, Admiral Dewey, Japanese, refiexed, chrome yellow. Scored, commercial scale, 74 points. Geo. Gipson. E. Islip, N. Y., exhibited Mrs. Bradish Johnson, Japanese, pink. Scored commercial scale, 70 points. A. Herrington, Madison, N. J., showed Florham, close incurved Japanese, yel- low. Scored commercial scale, 73 points. NEW YORK, Nov. 26.— John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., exhibited 8 The Weekly Florists' Revfe^. DECEMBER 1, 1898. White Maud Dean, white, pink tinge, incurved Japanese. Scored commercial scale, 85 points. BOSTON, Nov. 26.— Grove P. Raw- son, Elmira, N. Y., exhibited Eclipse '98, light yellow incurved Japanese. Scored both scales, 94 points. PHILADELPHIA, PA., Nov. 26.— Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., exhibited Nagoya, yellow Japanese re- flexed. Scored commercial scale, 87 points. Xeno, by same grower, pink Japanese, Incurved. Scored commer- cial scale, 89 points. CINCINNATI, Nov. 26.— John N. May exhibited Adula, white incurved Japanese. Scored commercial scale, 85 points. This is the same variety that was exhibited as No. 12— '95 at Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago Nov. 19th. Nathan Smith & Son, Xeno, pink Japanese incurved. Scored commercial scale, 85 points. CHICAGO, Nov. 26.— Nathan Smith & Son, Xeno, pink Japanese Incurved. Scored commercial scale, 89 points. ELMER D. SMITH, Sec'y. PHILADELPHIA. Thanksgiving Week, Thanksgiving week has come and gone, leaving somewhat mixed feelings among those interested in flowers. Business was good generally with prices flrm. The snow storm which ar- rived on Thursday proved a serious matter to those who expected to sell lots of roses red and violets blue for good old Penn's last football game. College youths didn't give their best girls their colors to wear in corsage bunches just to have them show the "white feather" before being fairly seated. Then, too, lots of mothers wouldn't let their daughters sit out for nearly three hours in a blinding snow storm. The wholesalers suffered much more. Barring red and blue it was a very good Thanksgiving, Indeed, all around. Beauties, the cream, went up a dol- lar, touching $5 a dozen. Brides and Maids brought $4 to $6, a few extras $8 and a very few specials $10; Me- teors about same, short Beauties §1 to $1.50, sharing business in red with them. W. C. Smith had some Woot- tons that brought $8. Carnations sold well. W. J. Baker got $2 for^ few Daybreak and Flora Hill; S. S. Pennock $2.50 for Triumph, the same lovely Flora and some choice fancies. The bulk of the stock brought $1 to $1.50. Chrysanthemums sold well, but at moderate prices. Edward Reid had a good many and cleaned up well; $4.25 to $7.50 is about all that good stock brings. Much of it is sold lower. A few good Romans are in and bring $4, as also Valley. Paper whites go slow at $3 to $4. C. W. Cox has some nice ones. Dendroblums bring 35 to 40 cents; cypripediums, 15 to 20 cents; Asparagus Sprengerl, 5 cents a spray; adiantums, 75 cents to $1. Violets were in liberal supply and sold well until Thursday morning, sin- gles, the best, 50 cents a hundred, a few specials, 75 cents; doubles, 75 cents to $1. A good many poor violets ar- rived mixed in with the good flowers. Just remember, growers of violets, that as a rule a bunch Is worth what its poorest flowers will bring and no more. It pays to grade stock. Nearly every- thing really good sold, and we ought to be thankful. Plants are moving briskly. Chrys- anthemums in pots, like the cut flow- ers, are nearly over. Palms and ferns are active; nearly all sorts have sold well; some sizes are scarce. Boston fern Is nearly sold out. The people are beginning to flnd out that it lasts In the house and the retailers that it makes a beautiful finish to a decora- tion, taking away all necessity for any- thing further to hide the pots. Bulb Trade. Bulbs, the seedsmen say, have sold about as well this season as last for forcing purposes, rather better for out- door planting. The florists ought to be beneflted by the new move the im- porters have made in declining to sell bulbs this fall to certain growers who are "under the ban." These growers used to sell bulbous stuff In bloom be- low cost, thus breaking the market and then settle with the importers for some fifty per cent of their bills. Boston has a cold storage plant un- der the Hotel Lorraine. Flelschman has one in his New York store. Now, thanks to the pluck and enterprise of Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia is the first city to have a wholesale florist's so equipped. Mr. Pennock has fitted up two rooms with a complete cold plant. In which he can manufacture 100 pounds of ice daily. They are lit by electricity and are thoroughly mod- em, with a most Ingenious new door. The plant is only just ready for the reception of fiowers so that a short time must elapse before it can be proved the success which Mr. Pennock confidently anticipates. Such enter- prise deserves success. A Novel Window Decoration. The most novel store window dec- oration was arranged by Jos. Klft & Son before the Indian-Pennsylvania football game. Robert Kift bought a bag of peanuts after lunch. Nothing extraordinary but what came of it — a miniature field of green moss, crossed by bars of foil covered wire with goals and posts of the same foil wire and twenty-three little fellows disporting themselves between the goal posts. Eleven had foil-covered wire legs and arms, with faces painted and red sweaters for the Indians. Eleven were constructed In a like manner, only they had red and blue sweaters painted on their brown bodies to represent Penn's sturdy sons. The last peanut was the football. A capital hit. With what simple tools genius works. In concluding a year's work, • the writer of these notes wishes to thank his readers for their kind indulgence. If anything has appeared that may have given offense it has not been in- tentional. The sole object kept in view has been to give an idea or scrap of information that might prove use- ful or Interesting, in not too dry a way. With good will towards all and malice towards none, farewell. J. W. Y. CHICAGO. The Market. Thanksgiving Day trade was gen- erally satisfactory though the results would have been better had all the available stock been placed on the market at the right time. With many the week preceding \Yas even better than Thanksgiving week. But a big lot of stock was marketed both weeks and at very good figures. All good stock that reached the market Mon- day and Tuesday found ready sale, but on Wednesday the receipts were so heavy that prices weakened some and in the case of violets in particular there was a heavy drop. This was par- ticularly aggravating, as had the sup- ply been marketed more uniformly all could have been sold at top figures, for on Monday and Tuesday the demand was strong. There were a good many chrysanthemums in the market and all good ones that were received by Tues- day morning found ready sale. A con- siderable quantity of poor grade flow- ers and better ones that came late suf- fered. Carnations, that were in such urgent demand Monday and Tuesday, also suffered some on Wednesday. Kennicott Bros. Co. tell of the experi- ence of one of their growers who brought in 800 carnations on Monday and received returns of $19.85 for them, while 600 that he brought in on Wednesday realized only $6.90. A feature noted by many dealers was the large proportion of white flowers called for, which was very un- usual for a holiday. One cause for con- gratulation was the absence of pickled stock. Every holiday experience fortlfles the belief that when a period of great scarcity precedes a holiday it Is wise for the grower to get his stock in early and get the benefit of the anticipatory demand, for there Is pretty apt to be a slump at the last moment. One thing that probably helped the late drop this time was the weather, which was such as to keep the fakir off the street and thus close the out- let for the second and third grade stock. Since Thanksgiving prices have been somewhat easier, though on the best grades they have been very well maintained. Business is not remark- ably brisk, but there is enough to take care of the moderate supply of really ■^ -^uj , -- ...j_-j.,^ '■^■^^••■^•'tka^M^tia •■!!■ riiii Mif irfi ' I' 1 DECEMBER 1. 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ Group of Members of the E>etroit Florists' Club. good stock comiflg in, though sales are occasionally forced on lower grades. American Beauties are held stiff at top figures. The Jewish bazaar is helping trade considerably this week. There have been very heavy purchases for the flower booth, at which it is expected fully $4,000 worth of flowers will be sold during the week. Mr. C. A. Sana- uelson is managing the booth for the committee. Various Notes. Several changes among the whole- ealers are reported. Klehm's Nursery will discontinue their city sales place. F. F. Benthey has left S. B. Winter and is interested in a new commission house to be opened next Monday at 41 Randolph street. There seems likelihood of a scarcity of bouquet green. Mr. J. H. Brumby, who has for some years been interested in the Twin City Floral Co., Benton Harbor, Mich., is now in charge of the large private place of Mr. F. C. Austin, Harvey, 111. Among the new work at this place will be the laying out of a 10-acre park. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: Ist. 2ncl. 3d. Av. 3. 8. Wilson 130 197 161 162 2-3 E. F. Wlntereon 170 171 146 162 1-3 W. KreltUng 123 123 Jno. Degnan 104 128 119 U7 A. Hendereon 90 125 lU 108 After the above series was played the party had some hot sport playing four-back. SALEM, MASS.— Henry T. Con ant & Co. have succeeded T. W. Head & Co. at 13314 Essex street ST. LOUIS. The Market. Thanksgiving Day business was good and there was enough doing since to keep the trade lively. The commission men claim that local trade was about the same as last year, with shipping trade better and on the in- crease. Beauties of first quality are very scarce, with demand good; price ranged from $10 to $25 per 100. Good first class Meteor stock is selling well as this is about the best keeping rose in the market; the dealers always buy heavy of this variety. They bring $4 and |6. For the best Brides and Maids the price is the same. Perles and Woot- tons are plentiful and bring $2 and $4. Carnations advanced a little in price last week. The best Scott, Daybreak, Flora Hill, and Jubilee sold as high as $3, but the bulk went at $2 and $2.50 per hundred. Double violets seem very scarce and bring $1 per 100. California are of very fine quality and sell at $1; small single sold at 35 cents last week. Valley still brings $4. A few narcissus have made their appearance, but no Romans or Harrisii are seen. Smilax is $12 and $15 and Asparagus 50 cents per string. A few of the shippers to this city will suffer the loss of some of their consignments last week on account of arriving in a frozen condition. Notes. The Ayers Floral Co., who have just opened a new store on Grand avenue, received on Saturday, six large boxes of plants, mostly palms, from the East, which arrived frozen and not one of them can be used. The plants were to be used to stock their new green house in the rear of their store. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, was in the city a few days last week with novelties for the holiday trade. W. R. Snead, with Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., of Evergreen, Ala., was a visitor a week ago, selling Christmas greens. The Florist Club meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 3 o'clock p. m. President Sanders wishes all members to be present as the Exhibi- tion Committee will make its report and matters of great Importance will come up. This will need a full at- tendance and every member who has the interest of the club at heart should be present. A meeting of the Exhibition Com- mittee was held Saturday night. In looking over the expense account it was found that they were not so deep as they anticipated as all special prizes are not yet paid. The new store of Alex. Waldbart & Sons is at 603 Washington Ave., in- stead of 605, as we had it last week. Bowling. The Bowling Club has not been hav- ing Its weekly bowling of late as the mum show interfered gn:eatly with the members, most of the committee be- ing regular rollers. After the show matters have been finally adjusted the Club will settle down to hard work every Monday night until we go to De- troit and again win the Evans' Chal- lenge Cup, now safely in our hands. J. J. B. DETROIT. Trade EzhiUtiofis. Last week one of the most elaborate displays of chrysanthemums and or- chids was given by John Breitmeyer & Sons. This firm makes a practice of holding a show each year, but this one eclipsed all previous efforts. A short description of the arrangement may interest the trade in general. On entering the store one Kees large vases filled with specimen blooms at each side of the entrance to the private office in which is made each day a ta- ble decoration of a different character. The pilasters and mirrors of the walls were arranged for mantel effects, be- ing vased with cosmos, pink and white, and bordered with A. plumosus. The entrance to the conservatory was formed by a rustic arch composed of orchids of many v£irleties, which seemed to be growing in plumosus and ferns and with colored incandescent lights arranged for best effects formed a study In beauty. At the extreme end of the conservatory was a gallery where a mandolin orchestra furnished most delightful music. Of the many varieties of mums shown those which attracted the most attention were Western King, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania, Golden Wed- ding, and a novelty named Rough Rider. The show was very success- ful as to attendance for Wednesday, ' J fO The Wcddy Florists^ Review^ DECEMBEJl 1, 1898. by actual count, 2,893 persons visited it between 9 a. m. and 10 p. m. Mr. Breitmeyer thinks that such exhibi- tions pay, for they create a desire to buy and so stimulate trade. Mr. B. Schroeter also believes they pay and gave one last week, showing some very fine blooms. All the retailers report business good. Qub Notes. The regular meeting of the club on last Wednesday was a most interesting one for the members are beginning to realize that the meetings are for ev- erybody and all are taking part, thus getting points from each other's expe- rience. The president appointed Mr. Holtznagle lo prepare a paper for the next meeting on the growing of the ten best chrysanthemums for commer- cial use. We also added two new members to our roll. RAG. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Tuesday morning heralded in an able-bodied blizzard, accompanied with a high wind and snow. The storm subsided on Wednesday, but the cold continued through Thanksgiving, mak- ing the wrapping of plants sent out a necessity. In decorating, Crabb & Hun- ter had the largest individual order, being five loads for the St Cecilia building. Trade, as a whole, was much better than 'last year, with some, a record-breaker. The demand was strongest for the best grade of flowers, and those who handled that grade, did the larg- est increased business. The heaviest demand was for mums, the best that could be had, and that grade brought J2 per doz. The store price for carnations was 25 and 35 cents per doz. Roses varied all the way from 75 cents to |1.50; A. B.'s, $2 to $3 per doz., with practically no A. B.'s to do business with, but no harm was done, as mums were usual- ly worked off as a substitute. Violets sold well at 20 to 25 cents per doz. One store continued its 15 cents per doz., two for a quarter rate, but it did not affect the regular price any. The demand for 25-cent per doz. mums has dwindled down to almost the vanish- ing point. Supply was equal to the demand, except on Beauties. And there are still some mums to be seen. All agree that growing mums is a losing game. One even expressed himself as not going to grow any at all next year. Thanksgiving Refx>rts. Henry Smith reports Thanksgiving trade, not only the best he ever had, but it was so great that it was more like Xmas. A few fine eucharis blooms and some grand Meteor roses were seen here. Alfred Hannah's business was some better than last year, the most de- mand being for large mums. Wm. Cunningham says their trade was fully 50 per cent better. Here carnations sold for 30 cents per doz. Simplicity in Greeniiouse Construction. During our long experience we have not only made many improve- ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic Our -. Clear Cypress Building Material is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- nary capabilities can put itjip correctly. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. MiTifton The Review when tou write. It must be borne in mind that Mr. Cunningham, last Thanksgiving, was not so firmly established in business as he now is, being a beginner. T. R. Renwick & Co., the oldest es- tablishment in town, declare business was not nearly so good this year as last, and do not believe the general tone has improved any. Crabb & Hunter did a business far in excess of last year, it being a rec- ord-breaker, both In the retail and shipping departments. Principal de- mand was for large mums and violets. F. A. Chapman notes a slight in- crease over last year's business. Paul Goebel declares business just about the same. ji^reyling & Mendalls report the same as last year. James Schols says he did just as good a trade. Greatest demand was for mums. It was noted that a lower price (ex- cept 25-cent violets) prevailed at most of the greenhouses, than at the stores. GEO. F. CRABB. I DAVENPORT, lA.— Work has been commenced upon the superstructure for the new addition to the conserva- tory at Central Park. Lord & Burn- ham have the contract. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED— At once, single young man to take charge of carnation house, must have two or three years' experience : only steady and industrious persons need apply. Wages advanced yearly. State wages wanted with board. State Nursery Co., Helena, Mont. WANTED— A lady thoroughly posted in retail cut- flower business to buy part interest in well estab- lished place. For particulars, address Box 28, Baker City, Oregon. SITUATION WANTED- As working foreman or grower, by a thoroughly experienced florist, in a place where first class stock is called for : age 32, single, strictly sober and good references; at fiberty after Christmas. Address Grower, care of Florists' Review. WANTED — A good all-'round florist, must be good on design work, sober and honest. Will pay $50 per month for right man. Address H., Florists' Review. WANTED— Man for a small private place, must understand roses and carnations. Address R.W., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By young man of n, situation in first class cut-flower store in large city; second to none as cut-flower worker and decorator. Address Royal, care of Florists' Review. ITUATION WANTED— By a young man of 23, as ~ assistant in general greenhouse work, five years' ex- perience, Ai reference. Address Worker, care of Flo- rists' Review. WANTED— A man to take charge of a section of rose houses; call at 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. s F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, IlL FOR RENT OR SALE— First class reUil stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In dty. Ought to net good man at least I3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about l5oo.cx>. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- German, single, 2<}, with several years greenhouse experience; for the last year with carnation grower, wishes position on place where there is a chance to work himself up. Address lelt up. , N. Y. A. Ludicke, P. O. Box 466 West Troy, W^r\ D O A I C A well established K^V^ri OMLEL. and paying ■ FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17,000 SQuare feet of glass. Good residence and bouses for help ; everything in first class condi- tion. .'Abundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Look Box 7t0, • LOS IIIIOELCS. CAL. Mention The Revle'w when you writs. WANTED. A young man with some ex- perience in the flower busi- ness. , Must furnish best of reference as to character. This is a good chance for a bright, healthy, plucky young man to learn the up-to-date methods of a retail florist. When answering state expe- rience, references and wages expected. Don't answer unless you are willing and think you are able to stay with employees of your weight. K. H. BATTX.EB, 108 South 12th St., Philadelphia, Pa. i£iiL,ii^-j. •- ■''- •^ -■^s!«r»r;^!r^?»-'«Ti^'r'^^ DECEMBER 1, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* n »4.4.**4.44.4>4^M^X4M>MMM|>4MM.4^M.AAA.4.AJiAa.AAA4.AAAAA*Jii.Ai.A*AAAJ.4JI>JuJ^^ Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Beauties, long: per doz., $3.00 to $4.00 medium " 2.00 to 3.00 short " l.OOto 2.00 Brides, Maids, Meteor... per 100, 3.00 to 5.00 Kaiserin, La France " 3.00 to 5.00 Perle " 3.00 to 4.00 Roses, our selection " 3.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS. Fancy Stock per 100, $1.50 to $2.00 Ordinary Stock " l.OOto 1.50 CHRVSIINTHEMUMS. Fancy Varieties per 100, $15.00 to $25.00 Medium Stock " 8.00 to 12.00 Common Stock " 4.00 to 6.00 MISCELLIINEOUS STOCK. Violets perlOO, .75 to 1.50 Valley " 4.00to 5.00 ORCHIDS. Cattleyas per doz., $6.00 Cypripediums " 2.t0 Assorted Orchids »..box, 10.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Give us your Thanksgiving order early. Decorative Stock. Wild Smilax, parlor brand $3.75 " medium case 5.50 '■ large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus per doz., 5.00 string 50 Smilax per doz., $1.00 to 1.50 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz., 1.00 We carry a good stock oJ above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Cyclamen Plants. Plants from this stock were awarded First Premium at Chicago Show against five com- petitors. Positively None Better. NOW READY Greenhouses. to be shipped direct from 600 3-inch pots.... per 100, $8.00 2,000 4 " " 12.00 1,000 5 " " 25.00 500 6 " " 50.00 XMAS STOCK. ORDER NOW and secure your supply early, Holly and Green. We will meet the quotations of any reputable Western House. We have fresh goods of the following and are ready to fill your orders : CAPE FLOWERS, IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS, VASES, RIBBONS, WHEAT SHEAVES, DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS, VIOLET TIN FOIL, CHENILLE. And everything used by Florists. Store open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundays and Holidays, 7.00 A. M. to Noon. All orders packed with the greatest of care and shipped on time. TcL Main U29. VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON, -47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention Th« R«Tlew whtn jtn write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St. CINaNNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II We5t Uth Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSiaNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealer* In Florists' Supplies Special facilities for shipping south. Unegualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 620 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when yon write. M aplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GtO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Growers of C(|T FLOWERS at Wholesale. Regular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. TAMCY DAGGER HARDY FERNS. WASBASTED FXBST QUAX^ITT. Special attention paid to supplying' Whole- ■ala Dealers. Write for prices. ALSO DEALER IN BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES, Etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. IS" Oldest, largest and most reliable dealer in the United States. Mention The Review when you write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florlete And rioriete' Suppllee. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS-OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box. 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. 3-in. pots, J20.00 per 100; 4in. pots, $35.00 per 100. Adiantum Farleyense, CYCLAMENS, rCe'rife^*''" SAMUBU MURRAY, Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co., 1017 Broadway, - KAJTSAS CITT, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHLLTHEIS,;b?.'?»'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Flowering; Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Mention Florleta* Review when you write. NEPHROLEPIS 3 Jn^.^fr^' CORDATA 4-inch p/l 2 COM PACTA. Cash Willi orde" ti. nibivii&Rs. Box 660. Bi.xrs I8i;AJn>, ZUb Mention The Review when you write. ^-.wj^ijj^,.. i_. ......JM. k- . 1. •".»Hi^U.7.. .". 12 The Weekly Florists^ Review. DECEMBER 1. 1898. KIRKWOOD, MO. Mr. Wm. Winter has added two houses, each 18x100, for carnations. Mr. Arnold Schneidecker has built a house 18x100 for California violets. Mr. R, Wolfsberger has built a hou3© 12x112 for California violets. Mr. A. H. Troegeler has built a double gable house 22x32 for Califor- nia violets. Five years ago there were but two greenhouse establishments in and about Kirkwood, but now there are eleven families that get their living from this industry, and with but two exceptions all grow carnations and vi- olets exclusively. F. W. UDE, JR. ERIE, PA. — H. A. Niemeyer gave a chrysanthemum show at his store Nov. 9 to 12. SEATTLE, WASH.— The "opening" of McCoy's new store took place Nov. 17, 18 and 19, at 1016 Second ave. COLUMBIA, MO.— The Missouri State Horticultural iSociety will hold its annual meeting here December C to 8. GUBLPH, ONT.— Agnes W. Mann has purchased the business of her father, W. M. Mann, and will continue same. LA CROSSE, WIS.— Chas. Gorder, formerly with the Salzer Seed Co., has opened a cut flower store at 304 Main street. HOUSTON, TEX.— W. W. Westgate has changed his postofflce to Brunner for greater convenience in receiving his mail. PITTSBURG— The annual chrysan- themum show at the conservatories in Schenley Park drew immense crowds of people. OHBSTER, PA.— J. H. Brinton & Smith, of Chester Heights, have com- pleted the erection of three large greenhouses. LATROBE, PA.— Will G. Young has opened a retail cut flower and seed store here and would like to receive wholesale catalogues. LYONS, lA.— Mrs. M. E. Eaton fur- nished the plants and flowers for a chrysanthemum show given by a lo- cal organization Nov. 16. BAY CITY, MICH.— The chrysanthe- mum exhibition at the store of the Irvine Floral Co. attracted crowds of visitors. The table decorations were a decided feature. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.— O. H. Nye invited the public to a pretty show of chrysanthemums, etc., at his green- houses, Nov. .17 to 19. 600,000 feeV OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AKSBXCAV BEAUTIES. Give us a trial and convince yourself. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review PRICE LIST. CHICAGO, December 1, 1898. $4.00 to 8.00 to 2.50 1.50 to Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, il. ^'•^a^^M?: CUT FLOWERS Qreenhouses at Hintdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 .RANDOLPH ST. cm CAGO Mention The Review when you write. ^NDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone U96 4 Waahinrton St., Chioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Mention The Rirjew when yoa writ*. r«ll Line of Wire De- sigiisaMi Sttp* plies Successor lo Qlover He oi wire ue- -w-v w ouLtraso iMiriorisU* mm/ winter &< s. B. Winter [or Illustrated ^ ' 21 Rando Write for Catalogue. Randolph SL CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Quj FlOWCrS Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. AMEBXCAir BEAVTT Extra long stem., .per doz 24-inch stem " 20 " " 15 " 12 " Q it (( MSTSOB .......'.'.'.'.'!.'. per 100, $4.00 to BBZDESBIAID 4.00to BBXDE 4.00to SAISBBIir 4.00to PEB£E " S.OOto CABNATIOVS, com'n " l.SO to fancy. " 8.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. when you write. (5.U0 3.50 2.00 1.25 1.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Meatlow FlorUte' Review when yon write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax beaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville, Mitchell Co., N. C. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. St. Louis Gut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. IiOirxa, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. C. W. WORS, 9740 Olive Street, - - ST. ItOXTlB, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and a tnll line. Headquarters (or the Southwest. mRCHIDS. • •• established Orchids We are headquarters for imported and Orchids of the finest quality. Also a complete line of material for Orchid culture. Lager & Hurrell, frpX.'".' Summit, N. J. Mention Floriete' Review when yon write. All the new and leading varieties. Contracts for rooted cuttings made now. Send for prices stating what you want, q^q, Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich. Carnations ! .a-'^-l^y--..- ^- •^-■^.^■^>-T,ai'^virifl>f '" -■-"■--^^f^^^-'w^.. , ■■'^-•^-"r.riiiiiiiii>nilf>l'["'"*inTfciifc'ii fiiii-WMTriiiJMUMiaiA ,i.*V-* ^i -w ; ^-V' ■. ■; • > . 7 - . -.'Jr-r-ff- DECEMBER 1. 1898. The Weekly Florists' Rcv^- 13 llBlllllllllllllllilllllillllllllBlililBlllllllllllllllllllllllllH J ^,- • 'i^ •** IHIIIIIHIIIIBUIIIBIIIIIHiHIiaiilliBIH Wholesale Cut Flowers... Long Distance Telephone | Express 466. M AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 8S Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23. CHICAGO, ILL. Carnations,<^««d stock, $ii! *« $ij5 RoSPS ^®®^ Stock, $3-J!!! ■^^^^^^^5 Brides, Maids, Meteors, P I I I Perles. I Ferns... I COMMON, I $1.50 per 1,000 I 500 at 1000 rates. I I I Smilax, $1.50 per doz. Violets, $«5o All other Seasonable Stock at market rates. Special attention given to the Shipping Trade. Prices subject to change without notice. I I Special High Grade, Extra Select Stock I I I I Stock iiHiiiiaiiiiniiiiiiiiiiBii Roses now 4 to 6c. Carnations 2 to 3c. Will be Billed at Chicago Market Rates. iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii Mention Th. Review wbra jron writ.. IIIIIIDilllllllHIIIIIIilHHIIIIIillllinilillllll'lllliHIII'IIBlll WlM 14 Tlie Weddy Horists^ Review* DECEMBER 1. 1898. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ■idf9i WHOLESALE FLORIST <*^. ORCHIDS. We can now supply CATTLEYAS, DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, CYPRIPEDIUMS, Etc., of Selected stock, at short notice. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention Florl«ta' Review when you write 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. Long Distance 'Phone 2157. ...blMITBD... 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Write for Price List. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Review when you write. COLUMBUS, O. Mr. Frank Shattuck, foreman of the Columbus Seed Co., died recently of typhoid fever. Mr. A. W. Livingston, the well known seedsman, has also been called, and was laid at rest Nov. 12. Mr. J. B, Romans, one of the oldest florists of this city, has left town. His stock was sold at auction a few weeks ago. C. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. John G. Esler, secretary of the Flor- ists' Hail Association, dislocated his right shoulder last week by falling from a four-foot platform. The acci- dent was caused hy a misstep in the dark. OWENSBORO, KY.— On Nov. 5 Mr. C. G, Nanz lost a large part of his glass by hail. It took about 50 boxes of glass to replace the broken lights. Fortunately no serious damage was done to plants. Thos. Milne was also hil, but only on the west side of his houses, and his loss was fortunately much smaller than that of Mr. Nanz. WASHINGTON, lA.— E. C. Keck is building a new house, 25x100, and is adding sufficient boiler capacity to al- low of the erection of two more houses, each 20x80, in the spring. ERIE, PA.— Leonard Spoden and Frank Hanson, of Fredonia, have leased the greenhouses formerly owned by Mrs. W. Niemeyer, at corner of 23d and Parade streets, and will continue the business. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at I2K)2 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Throtu?h sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Qiicago. Per 100 14 DAYS ONLY. 5,000 Geraniums — Hermine. La Favorite, 2}i-in $1.75 10,000 Geraniums— 40 varieties, up to date, our selection, 2|l^-in 1.75 5,000 Geraniums— M me. Salleroi, 2%-in 2.00 1,000 Velvet Plant, big seller, 2Ji-in 3.00 5,000 Iresines, red and yellow, for canna borders, 2H-in 1.75 5,000 Heliotropes, 8 fine bloomers, 2K-in . .. 2.00 5,000 Feverfew— Little Gem, extra strong, 2ii-m 1.75 5,000 Begonias, flowering 16 varieties, 2}i-in. 1.75 1.000 Begonias, " 6 " 3^ " 2.50 l.COO Cinerarias, 2}<-in 2.00 3,000 Ivy Geraniums, mixed, 2^-in 1.50 The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Mention Floriets' Review when you write. Headquarters for WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WIVf . r. KASTING, F. STOKES, ngr. 444 Sixth Ave , PIHSBURG.PA. Long Distance 'Phone 2985 Roses, Carnations and all kinds seasonable flowers. Orders punctually filled within shortest notice. Florists* Suppliss and all kinds of Wirs Dssigns always in stock. Consignments of good stock solicited. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morning at ft oclock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when yog write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Oreen and Bronse. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY. Prop. Highlands Nur- IISO Tremont BIdg., sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when jrou write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. i j OUR ESTABLISHED GOOD REPUTATION IN WESTERN NEW YORK WILL INDUCE YOU TO GIVE US A FAIR TRIAL GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM, F. KASTING, ».«,.%: 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO, N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Deslflms. Mention FlorlBts' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when yog write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consisnments of Choice 5tock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention norlsts' Review when yog write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mfwtlon The Review when yog write. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE LARGEST .^^ SUPPLY nOUSB II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 60 to 66 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSIf S Worth Raising. I llllWlLV The finest 8««d as usual, $1.00 per package 8-16 oz. No more Plants belore December 1, except transplanted blooming^ stock at $10.00 per 1000, F. O. B. express. Cash with Order. C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CI1Y, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. DECEMBER 1, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ JS REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. PRICE LIST. Chicago, Dec. 1, Am, Beauty, extra Per doz. long stem $t.00to$5.00 24-in. stem 8.00 to 3.50 aO-in. '• 2.50 15-in. " 1.50 to 12-in. " 1.25 *• 8-in. " 1.00 Meteor per 100, $4.00 to $6.00 Bridesmaid " 4.00 to 6.00 Bride " 4.00to Kaiserin " 4.00 to Perle " 8.00 to Carnations, common. " 1.50 to fancy " 8.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. 2.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 Mention The Review when you write. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... No Bust or Mildew. Packed Kig^ht and Satisfaction Ouaranteed. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10.000 We are the LarjKest Qrowera of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot l>e surpassed. Bend for Circular. J. L». DILvLOIN, Bloomsbur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. WM H RHARWIRK Ghi?santlieinuin. fflffll III UlinivIflUll Unquestionably the grandest of P. RAWSON, ELM IRA, N.Y. all whites, $3.00 per cTozen. Mention The Review when you write. STOCK PLANTS GROVE GOLD FISH Make an elegant side line for florists. They are hardy, can be kept in greenhouse or any ordinary room where it does not freeze hard enough to break the glass aqua- rium containing them. They require little care and a dime's worth of food will last one hundred fishes two weeks. They make a beautiful window or counter dis- play and there is a good profit in handling them, as we can furnish medium sized fish, such as retail at Ji5c to 35c each : wholesale for $1-20 per dozen ; $7.50 per hundred. Fancy fishes higher. Buckets to ship in, six quarts (will hold one dozen ) 20c extra. Large cans are returnable. Terms — cash with order. Ask for retail descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of Fancy Fish , Cage Birds, and all supplies for them. We ship everywhere. IOWA SEED CO., DES MOXITBS, ZA. Mention Florlats' Review when you write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nursery Seed«^^ Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place. Chicago. MenUon Flortsts' Review when you write. (T'A profitable Investment for (up to date) growers of Out Flowers. GROWN DfltlOdilS rorcing. The cream of the marketable varieties. Lily of KUlarney (new), a magnificent variety, the flowers are i ure white, petals ami cup as large as 81r Watkln. Per 100, $4.00 Per 1,000, $30.00. Leedsl, Superbus Alba, broad while petals, whit** cup, a most beautiful varleiy, flowers like a Bucharls Lily (rare). Per 100, $3.00. Per 1,000, $U5.0n. Sulphur Phoenli, large double white rose-shaped flowers, very chaste «na much prized for bouquets, etc. Per 100. $i.00. Per 1,000. $15.00. Narcissus Poeilcus Ornatus Albus, petals pure white, broa J and well formed ; cup white, beautifully fringed, for forcing. Stock limited. Per 100, $2.00. Per 1,000, $15 00. The above a re unsurpassed for forcing, cutting for market they have no equal and realize enormous prices at Easter. Also the following f-rclng stock In sound condition at the following low prices to clear : Per 100 Per 1000 SIR WATKIN $2.00 $17.00 EMPEROR 2.50 20.00 EMPRESS 2.00 17.00 BARRI CONSPICUUS 1.75 15.00 GOLDEN SPUR 1.75 15.00 All full sized bulbs and true to name. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. 10 per cent off orders 5,000 nnd upwards. K. O. B. Liverpool. No charge for pack ge A. KXnOHT, Daffodil Specialist, 13 A ClanbrasBll St., BUBXiZV, Ireland. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CARNATIONS. K. WEBSB k SOVS, ■ OAXXlAHD, MD. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisen. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. CHICAGO, Dec. J, J898. ROSES Beauties, long per doz. $8.00— $4.00 medium " 2.00—3.00 short " l.OO- 1.50 Brides, Maids per 100, 3.(0—4.00 Perles " 2.00-3.00 Meteor and Kaiserin " 8.00— 4.00 Roses, 2nds average about. " 2.00 CARNATIONS All the leading standard sorts — highest grade, per 100 1.50— 2.0O Triumph, Painted Lady, Albertini, Jubilee, Armazindy, Keller and others per 100, 2.0O- 3.0O Prices quoted are for goocf prime stock. Ex- tra Select, and inferior quality charged for according to value. MISCCLLNNCOUS Alyssum per 100, $ .25 Marguerites " .50 Valley, good home grown. " 5.00 Violets, double " .75— l.EO single " .75—1.00 Romans, P. W. Narcissus (scarce) " 4.00— 5.00 DCCORNTiVE Asparagus per string, $ .50 Ferns, common per 1()0, .16 " per 1000, $1.25 Maiden Hair, Ex. Fancy " 1.00 " " " ordinary.. " .Ti Galax, green, new crop " .IS perlOOO, l.OO Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, 60c ; " 5.0O Smilax, good per doz. $1.20 to 1.50 " Wild, parlor brand, case. " 8.76 " Medium, case " 6.50 " Large, " " 8.0O faroations ^ OUR SPECIALTY QnotationB Snbject to Cliancr» Witlioiit Notice. Write for prices on larir* 4tiaii- tlties for special occasions. Regardless of prices quoted we al- ways bill out at lowest market rates. P. ft 0.-Ar COST. ^^ Use the code. H will save ymt moaey. We know what it means. Get yoar orders in as early in the day as possible. ....NOW IN COURSE OT PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. SCOTT. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Bend in yonr order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BMg., Chicago. iWMiiiiiiiii imililtmitumi ■jMiWBiaib iifaiaiiita.ia^ aliiHia^AfiiiMitiiML u The Wcddy Florists^ Rcvicw# DECEMBBR 1. 1898. 1^ BERLIN, ONT. The Toronto Show. Having been connected with the Toronto chrysanthemum shows since the first one, of course I had to take a run up to see the last one. As re- gards the show, it showed no signs of falling off, and was fully up to the mark — ^perhaps better in the quality of bloom. The roses were certainly bigger and larger; grafted stock, I expect. Messrs. Dale, Dunlop and the North Toronto Floral Co. were, as usual, the chief exhibitors. And the orchids were simply magnificent, two great banks of them being set up in natural style on each side of the stage and another In the middle. Manton Bros., Exhibition Park and Horticul- tural Gardens, were the prize win- ners. As regards attendance, owing to bad weather and other causes I am afraid the show was not a suc- cess; but no doubt your Toronto cor- respondent will give full particulars. I was unable to stay and see the fin- ish. I should mention, though, that I was very glad to note that the Hor- ticultural Society exhibit was much larger and better than last year, and •created much Interest. Trade Conditions. Two or three weddings, two or three debutantes debuting, and a large fu- neral have made things pretty lively here for the florist lately, the only thing to be found fault with being prices; but these. It Is to be hoped, will Improve as flowers become a ne- cessity to the progressive housewife. A. OMAHA, NEB. Death of H. Frey. Mr. H. Frey, of the firm of Kastner « Frey, died Nov. 22 as the result of a terrible scalding with steam and hot water. Mr. Frey, assisted by J. Williams, an employe of the firm, was attempting to transfer steam from one boiler to ■another, when a plug blew out, the escaping steam and water completely ■enveloping him. He was taken to a hospital and all that was possible was done to relieve his sufferings, but he was so seriously scalded that his in- juries were necessarily fatal and he died soon after. Mr. Williams was also badly Injured ■and it Is feared he may lose one eye, but otherwise his case is not serious. Mr. Frey was the son of H. H. Frey, of Lincoln, Neb., and the remains were taken to that city for interment. The deceased was popular In the trade and his untimely taking oft is ■deeply deplored. FREDERICK, MD. The annual chrysanthemum show of the Frederick County Floricultural So- ciety was held Nov. 8 to 12, and the Bouquet Green Bouqoet (ireen Wreathing Best Selected Delaware Holly ^ ,. Every case reinspected before shipping and none but fancy grade sent out. Mlstleioe, Xeeille Pines, Palmettos, Florida Moss, Wild Snilai, Etc. 6ET YOUR HOLIDAY SUPPLIES FROM US. WE ARE WESTERN HEADQUARTERS ELLIS & POLLWORTH, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Review when you write. I^reca Lutescens, Socos Weddeliana, Qentia Belmoreana, Hatania Borbonica, FOR PRICES AND SIZES see Florists' Review, November 17th, page 660. Oo^eph HeaCOCk, Wyncote, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i,ooo to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. display exceeded that at previous ex- hibitions. Henry Fisher, of Baltimore, acted as judge, and prizes were won by John C. Hardt, O. P. Bennett, David Graff, Miss Minnie Miller, Silas Butler, C. Herman, H. C. Keefer, C, E. Kemp. A WINDMILL SCHEME. A Long Island subscriber writes that a man is visiting the growers who agrees to repair windmills for a cer- tain sum, and on the plea of buying material secures some money on ac- count and fails to return. He desires to warn others against this party. MILWAUKEE, WIS. The palm swindler is in town and as a consequence McKenny & Co. mourn the loss of $100 worth of plants. The plan adopted to secure the plants was the same as reported from va- rious other cities in the columns of the trade press. CHANGE OF NAME. Mr. J. M. Gasser has changed the name of his new carnation from "Ad- miral Dewey" to "Merrimac." Of •^r#i Special Offer LIITIINIII BORBONICil, 4^-inch pots, stocky plants, per 100 $25.00 PNOENIX CANIIRIENSIS, 4M-inch to 5-inch pots, fine, per 100 80.00 ^r~Tliis Is a Bargain. JIDIANTUBI FARLEVENSE, 8-inch, per 100 25.00 ADIANTUM FARLEVENSE, 4-inch, per 100 35.00 ADIANTUM FARLEVENSE, 5-inch, per 100 60.00 ^r- Elacant Stook. Send (or our Wholesale Price List of Palme, Feme, etc. Cash or satisfactory references must accompany all orders. J. B. HEISS, TtlE - EXOTIC - NUR6&RI&S, DAYTON, OHIO. Mention Flortata' Review when yon write. HOLLY, HOLLY ">' BOUQUET GREEN Very choice Delaware Holly $8.00 per case. Good Delaware Holly 2.50 Bouquet Green 4.00 per 100 Galax Leaves 1.00 per 1000 Moss, Peat, Palm Leaves, all kinds of deco- rative goods. Laurel Ropeing and Running Cedar. Holly Wreaths $3.50 per 100. Special prices on large orders. Terms Cash. A. K. SAVAOOOIi, - - XiBWBB, DBJ^. Mention Florirt«* Review when yon write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Mention Florigta' Review when yon write. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. :fen''.i.if«Ai''n-iii& j'tiK^am^Jt£utj£L . --u.*^-^ i uii^M ■ . -flif t tilUfHt - I Mltilliil'l|-fclM>"ill^il II f - DBCEMBER 1. ISMr The Weekly Florists^ Review. J7 HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS Taking effect Monday, Dec. 5, 1808. Subjaet to Chang* Withput Notie*. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. ^yplfrL .ti ■■■• ' ' ^ -i/y iS Cut fOowER^ ROSCS. Good stock scarce. Beauties, lone per doz. " medium " " short " Brides per 100, Kaiserin " Maids Meteors " Perles " Our selection " $3.00—4.00 2.00-3.00 100-1.60 8.00-5.00 8.00-5.00 3.00-5.00 8.0O-5.0O 2.00-4.00 2.00—4.00 ■^^v ^.Q^ , CARNilTIOIIS. Fancy per 100, $3.00—4.00 Selected Stock " 1.5O-2.0O Good " 1.00-1.50 6REENS. , Vf^-^ .50 1.00 1.50 1.26—1.50 T]©@[Lg'-^^^w H HOLLY AND GREEN. We are now booking orders for the above. We guarantee the quality. E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention Florist*' Review when you write. Asparagus per string, Farns— Adiantum per 100, Common Fancy . . .per 1,000, Smilax per doz., Wild Smilax, in stock. Large case $8.00 Medium 5.50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Oaiax Laavas, green, bronze, $1.50rper^l000.'' MiSCELLRHCOUS. Chrysanthemums ordinary. .per doz., $ .75 — 1.50 extra " 1.50—8.00 Callas " 1.50—2.00 Valley per 100, 4.00 Ivy Leaves " .601— .^ Alvssum '■ .15 Violets " l.OO— 1.50 Romans " 4.00 HUNT'S FLOWERS 60 EVERYWHERE. Special Attention given to the ShIpplnglTrade. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. VSSL Rose Owen Gulden Trophy Lady Fltzwygram Tellow Monarch Riverside Glory of Pacific J.H.Woodford Major Bonnaffon Mrs. W. P. Kaynor l>UNTS. O. F. Atkinson Maud Dean Mrs K. D. Douglas Western King Evangeline Mrs. H. Wright Dorothy Devens Mrs. R. Crawford »t $1.25 per doz. Also Mrs. H. Weeks. Miss Gladys Vanderbllt, Maud Adams and J. M. GIfford, at |2.00 per doz. Aiao Varieties Introduced in 1898. Mrs. C. H. Pelrce Mrs. O. P. Bassett Yellow Fellow Pennsylvania Frank Hardy Boundless Snow Spottswood Mlnnewaska Merry Christmas THE COHAGE Snow Queen Blaclibawk Australian Gold Solar Queen Autumn (Hory Chempwec T. H. SpauldluK Madeline Pratt at 30c each, $3.00 per doz. GARDENS, Queens, N.Y. Mention FlortaU' Review when you write. S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. strong plants, 2^^- 6ERANIUMS. BOUGAINVILLEA. in. pots, $6 per 100 Large, bushy plants, 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. CARNATIONS all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, MIcb. Mention Flortats' Review when you write. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Stock Plants of the best commercial and exhibition varieties, true to name, at 96, $8 and 910 per lOO. 20 at lOO rates. Novelties of *98, $1.50 to $3 per doz. We can use some K. P. Boaes in exchang'e. HARKEH'S FLORAL NURSERY, Dubuque, la. Mentlim Plortrts' Review when yon wrtU. M. RICE & CO. NCW ILLUSTRATED CATALOOUC FOR THC ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Pandanus Veitchii. For sizes and prices see " Review " of November 24th, page 660. John Welsh Young, ■ Oermantown, Pa. UPSAL STATION PENNA R. R. Mention The Review whwi you write. Rose flill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIJICE PLANTS. Largest stock in America. SISBKSCKT » SON, Hew Sochelle, V. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Would yon like some EAKLY ROOTED CUTTINGS pfWoottons, Perles or Kaiserins, „,.„ , Jor next spring and summer bloom? Will have them ready for shipment about Decem- ber 15th. Write for prices to GEO. A. KUHL. Pckin, III. Long Distance 'Phone 14. Mention The Review when you write. 'MlJMS--|£!k For varieties, see last issue. Send for price list. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. Mention The Review when yon write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Florists, RICHMOND, . INDIANA. Mention The Review when you write- Oeranioms. Special bedders, double and semi-double, as Ricard, Harrisoh, Grant, B. Poitevine, LaFrance, Nutt, L. Kelway, M. Bucher, Harcourt, Bonnat. Cts. Castries, and a host of other best single and double, bedding and market sorts. Extra strong rooted, any quantity, 112.00 per 1,000, express ; {1.50 per 100, mail. COLEUS, in 25 superb kinds, 75c per 100, mail. Cash with order, please. DAVIB^ K. HSBB, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Florlataf Review when yon write. >^. )8 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 1. 1898. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Business on Thanksgiving day was, after all, up to the average, everyone was amply prepared to meet an in- creased demand, but although prices for all kinds of flowers were very rea- sonable, buyers could not be induced to enlarge their orders. Chrysanthe- mums were more lavishly displayed in the store windows than ever before on that day and in the evening, nearly one-third of them were left over, only the yellows were cleaned up. Carna- tions fared little better and roses, though excellent in quality, were not sought after very eagerly. Violets were the only thing which sold freely. More than the usual number of fern dishes were disposed of and the cheap- er flowering plants, such as begonias, primroses, etc., moved readily, other- wise plant sales were not so satisfac- tory as anticipated. Since that day the weather has been really cold and quite unpleasant, yet the flower trade was not very bad dur- ing the week and most of the stock left over from Thanksgiving was used up in one way or another. Prices have not advanced yet. There is still a good supply of mums in sight and as long as these are in the market there is lit- tle hope for betterment. Roman hy- acinths and paper whites have been quite plenty for a week past; $4 was paid for the first, but they have gone down to |3 now. Chas. Vick, of the well-known seed firm of Jas. Vick's Sons, met with an accident while out rabbit hunting a week ago; his gun went off in some mysterious manner and filled his ankle with shot. The wounds are not con- sidered serious, but are very painful. At last account he was able to sit at his desk in the office. K. WASHINGTON. F. W. Bolgiano, 1339 14th street, has entirely remodeled his store and con- servatory in the rear, giving him one of the handsomest up-town stores. Owing to the increase in his seed busi- ness he has opened a down-town seed store, to be under his personal man- agement, Mr. E. Mayberry having full charge of the up-town store, together with three able assistants. Recent visitors: Ernest Ashley, rep- resenting Dreer & Co., and P. Berko- witz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co. F. H. KRAMER. GERANIUMS INyADOO. The geraniums shownvat the Phila- delphia exhibition by Mr. Jos. Mc- Gregor, gardener for Mrs. Thos. A. Scott, of Darby, Philadelphia, were magnificent specimens and were a cen- ter of attraction. They were grown in a mixture of Jadoo Fibre and soil. We wonder if one of our contempora- ries would have printed so enthusiastic a description of these grand plants had the editor known they were grown in Jadoo. §■■< BRJGMTON,MAS^ CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 f««t lone, SO cants each. Shipped to any part of the country. T»»« MODEL sitp*". '""■*"•" Also Wire Rose Stakes. QuKENS, N. Y., Feb. i6, 'q?. Mr. Thbron Parker. Brook lyn, N.Y. Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say that I con- sider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. 0 Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. i8, '<)7- Mr. Thbron Parker. Dear Sin — Your wire stake is certainly a grem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support Yours truly, • Daillboouzb Bros. W. HoBOKBN, N. J., Feb. i8. '<». Mr. Thbron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sir— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up 0, , _ Carnation Supports. I think that II A those I have had from you are about V 1 1 as perfect as anybody will be able y to make tliem. They certainly fill , my bill for an ideal carnation sup- port, a thing I havb 'Lten looking for for a long time, wishing you every success in the sale of them, I am. Yours truly, E. Asmus. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discount5 for early orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKER, Mgr., Inventor and Patentee, aa Korton Street. BBOOK^TV, S. T. Mention The Review whaB yoa wiif. For ImfflediateDelivery Amoor Privet and Hardy Lemon^ best hedge plants. 5,000 Gardenia Floridat .».^ 5,000 Oranges, dwarf erafted sorts, 15,000 Camphor. 500 Ficus mastica, )0,000 Latania, 1,000 Phoenix Reclinata, ^inch, 100,000 Cannas, leading sorts at $15 per 1000. 10,000 Biota Attrea Nana. 5,000 Rare G)nifere. Roses, field-grown, on own roots and budded. An immense stock of Ornamental and Fruit Trees. SEND FOR TRADt LIST. P. J. BERCKMANS CO., - - Augusta, 6a. Mention The Review when you write. §##• FOR SPRING PAYABLE JUNE 1. Chinese Magnolias, FREQUENTLY TRANSPLANTED. TAKEN UP WITH BALLS. Japanese Maples OF MANY SORTS. Al,!, CKBAPBB THAN IMPORTED THOSE ORDERING FROM EUROPE* SHOULD SEE THEM. Parsons & Sons Co. ud. FLUSHING, N. Y. FREE FROM SCALE, Certificate farilslieil. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Review when For Sale by Seed Stores For Free Pamphlet, write to Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville, Ky. you write. ^ STOCK OF KUoLOo 500 Paries, 1000 Brides, 1500 Bridesmaid. fine stoek, out of 'i2^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. VIOLETS, field grown clumps, $3.00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves., CHICIIOO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writing' Advertisers. . --r.: fT^i^jtr-j;!* * r DECEMBER 1, ls9i<. The Weekly Florists^ Rcvie w* J9 .AZALEAS.. WE are now fillinK orders for Azaleas, importations of which have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will hold good as long as the stock is not potted; the varieties we supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American Market and we give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders— Mnie. Van der Cniyssen, Vervaeneana, Deutsche Perle, Bernhard Andreas Alba. Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at bottom prices. ...ORDER NOW... FINE BUSH CROWNS, well set with buds: 10 to 12 inches in diameter. I2toJ4 ** J3toI5 ** ** .$4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100 . 6.00 « 45.00 ♦* . 7.50 ** 55.00 ** HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. SPECIMEN PUNTS of the leading varieties, •1.00. $a.oo. •a.50 and fS.OO each, according to size. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000 BO " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2^-in. 4.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 3.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 3.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.00 Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 8-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^^ Wrjte for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. 0. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL., Watertown, N. Y. Mention Florista' Review when you write. Samples for |899 LONG'S Floral Calendars. ARK NOW RCADV Original, Flowery, Artistic, Handsome and Low Priced. Somathing oustomars will appraeiat*. THREE SAMPLES. I2e in atampa. Eight for 20c. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florist©' Review When Wrltlnir Advertiaera. SPECIAL. orrBR of •^r») Urge ARECA LUTESCENS. ELEG.ANT SPECIMENS, and of such form and character that they can be recommended for any purpose. All have been grown " cool," and are tough and hard. Very bushy (several plants in a pot). The shorter plants are most bushy. 8-inch pots, standing SJ^ to 4 feet $2.00 8 " "4 to4M " 2.50 9 " " 4Mto5 " 8.00 I 12 " " 6 10 " " 4Mto5 " S.'OO 12 " " 6 10 " " 5 to5J^ " 6.00 12 " " 7 10-inch pots, standing 5H to 6 feet $7 00 12 :: :: sntoe '• 8.00 to 7 to 8 to 8 Far fall Una ef Palma, ate., send far Whalaaala Priea Llat. 10.00 12.00 15.00 CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. 50.000 Plants. 2>^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. express. jftjH 24 by mail for $1.50 MismsiDD^ Mention Florista' Review when you write. ILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. ________ $10.00 per thousand. Special prices for large lots. J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Mention Floriata' Review when you write BTABUSHEO i6ee EMILSTEFFEMlS>"-« ILSTLFFUfS. sTcrrENSMoai Mention Florieta' Review when yoo write. 20 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 1, 1896. ST. PAUL. The past week witnessed one of the worst storms ever seen in this city. Snow followed by a howling wind and a cold wave of intense severity blocked the street cars, delayed railroad traf- fic and demoralized business in gen- eral. Notwithstanding such adverse circumstances trade was very good, probably surpassing any previous Thanksgiving week on record. If the buyers could have gotten out there would not have been enough stock to go round. Red roses and red carnations were in most demand, while Beauties, vio- lets, mums and other roses and car- nations sold in about the order given. Retail prices were advanced from 20 to 50 per cent, but there was no complaint on prices for good stock. Some choice Beauties sold at high as $8 per dozen. Shipping trade was much better than city trade, the demand from the coun- try towns being nearly as great as at Christmas. The snow caused some damage to greenhouses by breaking glass, etc. The most damage we have heard of was at Christ Hansen's, on Dale street, where the roof of his large house was quite badly wrecked. The Society of Minnesota Florists has been revived and at a meeting held in Minneapolis, November 19, elected officers for the ensuing year and de- cided to hold monthly meetings in fu- ture. E. Nagel was chosen president; A. Vogt, vice-president; A. S. Swan- son, treasurer; S. D. Dysinger, secre- tary; A. W. Lemke, F. Busch and O. Will, executive committee. The matter of competition by state institutions supported by criminal la- bor waa discussed and the president empowered to appoint a committee to deal with the question and if possible secure legislation to stop the evil. A. S. Swanson has a very neat and attractive store on Nicollet ave., Min- neapolis, in a very fine location. Though he only established it a short time since he appears to be doing a good trade with the best class of peo- ple. Some of the Chicago prize winners at the mum show were recently on ex- hibition at the Glass Block department store in Minu'eapolis, Lycopodium and holly have made their appearance. Lycopodium is re- ported as being very scarce and prices have advanced fully 25 per cent during the past week. Frank Berry of Stillwater has been shipping some very good mums to this market. Mr. Currie of Milwaukee was a re- cent caller while on his way west. There is some talk of organizing a bowling club this winter. There is good material here and if a club is formed Buffalo, St. Louis and others are warned to prepare for a struggle at Detroit next August. Otto Hieserkorn has opened a branch store on East Fourth street. X. Y. Z. »;AAJ.A***4.4.Ai.i.i^*A*iL4iiAAAi.AAA*AAAJLAA*i.Ai^A*AAibiiA*iAi.iiibl.i.i.y -I The Harrisii Disease can be prevented by immefsing the btdbs for S hottrs in a half solutioa oL ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Kealy Bnjr, and other insect pests without injury to the bottle will convince you that plant. A trial of a 25-cent insecticide has been discovered. Send for a really remarkable circular. - i' I- ;fc'tttttttttttt'*"Hrttttttttttttttttttttttttttt-lrttt-*-'M^M^it Mention The Review when you write. _^ Kraft Plant Tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. Delaware Holly ?^ the Best Grade from the Swamps, with Bright Green Foliage and well Berried Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward freshly packed ^ at the proper time. For prices and terms, address — ALEX. PULLEN, ^ ^ Maford, Delaware. MIUFORD NURSERIES. Mention FlorliitB' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE HOLLAND Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus, Freesias, etc. JAPAN CHINA Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. Crop short. _ Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, etc. On hand : — Extra selected lUy of the Valley, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Aranoarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by Chinese Secred Lilies. r. W. O. SCMMITZ. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATAL06UE FREE. SPRINGFIELD NEWJERSEY Mentlm The Review when you write. Rooted Cuttings, jer Coleus, 12 varieties ) .60 Ageratu m , Princess Pauline 1.25 Petunias, double. 7 varieties 1.50 Al vssum , Little Gem 1.00 Salvia Splendens 75 Per 1000. $5.00 10.00 12.!M 8.00 6.00 50 at 100 rate, 500 at 1,000 rate. Express paid. E. H. SMITH, MACOMB, ILL Mention Florists' Review when you write. INSURE *a*T'Sr' PIKE Florists* Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. - FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention FlorlaU' Review when you writ*. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | .cS^*'-?; ^-"-^ MITGNINGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APPARATUS IIOI \N\FIR BOIIIRS, PIIMS WD firilNOS. SEND FOUR CTNTS FOP CATALOGUE. Mention Flottets' IUnrt«w whan yoa wrtte. v'Sv.V '■ - tiaCBlCBatt 1. 1808. The Weekly Florists* Review. H GEO. WITTBOUD, EstaUished 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136. Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. Grower and Importer of If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and Icnow a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parFies with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the " stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. ",. '' PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top VARIETIES. li^^^ f/^'GHT Areca Lutescens 5-in. 22-28 tt-in. 24-28 8-in. 40-50 Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. 10-14 Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 24-26 8-in. 38-40 " Forsteriana 6-in. 32-86 Latania Borbonica 4-in. 14-16 6-in. 20-24 8-in. 24-80 »-in. 34-36 Phoenix reclinata 5-in. 18-20 " canariensis 6-in. 22-26 7-in. 26-30 of tallest leaf. Char. r Leaves. 6-10 8-10 15-20 4-6 5-7 4-6 8- 5 2- 3 5-6 5-6 7-8 4- 5 5- 6 8-10 -price- Each. Doz. $0.50 .75 2.50 .25 1.50 2.50 1.25 .25 .75 1.50 2.50 .50 .75 1.00 $ 5.00 9.00 80.00 2.50 18.00 30.00 15.00 3.00 9.00 18.00 80.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc. , write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants S1.50 " 7 " " " 2.00 " 8 " " " 8.50 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants ; 20 " " 6 " " 25 " 6 " " 50 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 3 " " 4 " " ; Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots 50 Pandanus utiTis, '5 '^ 50 Veitchii, 7 " 2.00 Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots 4 " Sanseviera Javanica Variegata. from 3-in. pots. Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. Martensii, " " 4 " . Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.S0 1.2S 1.00 1.B0 L50 1.50 Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. $0.50 " • 8-in. 1.00 5-in. 2.00 Cyrtomium falcatum 8-in. 1.00 Lomariagibba 3-in. 1.00 " 4-in. 1.50 Nephrolepis pectinata... 4-m. 1.50 FER Per 100 $ 4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.(0 NS. Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. 8.00 25.00 exaltata 4-in. 1.50 12.00 5-in. 2.00 16.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 $2.50 each, Philipensis.. 4-in. l.liO 12.00 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 4.00 " serrulata 2-in. .50 4.00 MentlMi The Review when you wrlte^ SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering sameat$4.00 per 100 yards. Grandillora Gape Jessamine. (Qardenia Fortuneii.) Propagated and sold by us under above local name to over 2,000 customers in this country in past five years. (Bloom is from one-third to one- half larger than Gardenia Florida.) Stocky Plants. '' %%'lA*''' ""''' 2M to 4 feet, $1.25 per 10 ; $9.00 per 100. Prompt filling of orders guaranteed as long as this Adv. continues to appear. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. Mention Florlntn* Review whwi you write. New Mammoth Verbenas In this specialty we challengre the world. For variety of colors, shades and markings, clean, healthful, vigror- ous plants they can not be surpassed. This stock will sell at sight and make you money. Growing large quan- tities, we are prejjared to fill orders promptly the day re- ceived. Our two-inch and two and a half inch pot plants are fine and full of cuttings ; price, $2 per loo. Strong rooted cuttings, 60c per loo, $5 per i,ooo. Delivered to any part of the United States or Canada. Place your orders early. Wri'e for our descriptive circular. Terms : strictly cash with order. SOUTH SIDE aORAL CO., Springfield, III. Mention Florlsta* Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD. N.J. Representative Wholesale Qrower In Prance, Belgium and Holland. Send for CaUlogues. Always mentioti the Florists' Review when tvriting adverttsers. Mistletoe. Packed to carry any distance and arrive in saleable condition. Put up in neat cases of 20, 25, 30 and 40 lbs. of Mistletoe (not wood), at 93-00, 93.60, 93.00 and $4.00 per case. Your order will receive my personal attention. W. L. ROCK, Florist, 1024 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, Mo. Long Distance 'Phone 676. Mention Florists' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Mantrfacturers of WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Dealers in HHHHHm FLORISTS' 88 SLPPUES Ifentlon Florlsta' Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss F\>r Orchids, etc., tl.25 per bbl Sphagnum Moss SflSW/st^oT' Peat "*^ ^' ^"^^^^ quality A No. 1. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA. - - WISCONSIN Mention Blorlsta' Review when you write. A No. 1 STOCK. PerlOO 1.000 Cinerarias 2Ji-in. $2.00 2,000 Geraniums— Hermine " 1.75 2,000 '• White Swan " 1.75 2,000 " La Favorite " 1.75 3,000 " Mme. Salleroi " 2.00 1,000 Velvet Plant, good retailer " 3.00 600 New Coleus— Brownie '• 5.00 5,0 0 Feverfew— Little Gem, strong.. . " 1.75 2,000 Heliotropes-White Lady, Czar, and Albert Dix " 2.00 2,000 Ivy Geraniums, mixed " 1.50 5,000 Geraniums, named, 40 varieties, our selection " 1.75 2,000Begonias—Sandersoni, strong... " 1.75 1,000 " " ." ...3K-in. 2.50 5,000 Iresines, yellow and red, for canna borders, 2}^-in 1.75 Five plants at 100 rates. Terms cash. A. MITTING, MORRIS, ILL. Mention Tnor1»t«' Review when you write. ^4t»THEM00N Company For r Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Deacrlptlve lUostrated Catalogna Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Merrlsvlll*, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HBBBAOSOVS vmaMmwuLiM, A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies. Pyrethrumt, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, nw Leading cstaoushco laaa. Vw Eaqlaad NaraMvnaa. READINQ. MASS. Maiitloo Tba Bartow Mil ViitiMi.iliritiiV'irtl-ii'ini'rtiMiiir-'i'r'r •' i "'n "■" in'i ^ The Weekly Fbrists^ Review* DECEMBER 1. \m.. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.. 23 Ameiican Rose Co.. 17 Amling, E. C IB Baker. W. J U BM,d. D 1» Bas8ett& Wash burn 12 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co U Benson, C. W 21 Berckmans.P.J.Co. 18 Blanc&Co 19 Bobbink. L. C 21 Brague, L. B H A Atlee & 12 Budlong, I. Burpee, W. Co Chicago Wrecking Co Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co Cottage Gardens .... Detroit Flower Pot Mfy DiUon.J.L 15 Domer, F. & Sons Co 16 Dreer, H. A 19 Elliott, W.H 18 Ellis & Follworth ... IB Ellison &Tesson.... 12 ErringerJ. W 22 EslerJohnG. Secy. 24 F. & F. Nurseries ... 20 Flower City Plant Food Co 28 Gibbons, H. W 22 Giblin& Co 24 Greene & Underbill.. 19 Hancock, Geo. & Son 12 Harkett's Nursery... 17 Heacock, Jos 16 Heiss,!. B 16 Herr. Albert M 16 Herr, D. K 17 Hews. A. H. &Co... 22 Hill.E. G. &Co 17 Hilmers, H 11 Hitcbings&Co ...._ 2^-22-24 Holton&HunkelCo. 11 Hunt, E. H 17 Iowa Seed Co 15 iacobs, S. &Sons... 24 ewett, Z. K. &Co.. 22 Lasting, W.F 14 Keenan's Seed Store. 22 Kellogg, Geo. M 11 Kelsey, H. P 14 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 24 Rennicott Bros. Co. 13 Knight. A 15 Kratt Plant Tonic... 20 Kroescbell Bros. Co. 24 Knehn.C.A 12 Kuhl,Geo. A 17 Lager & Hurrell .... 12 10 19 24 11 18 Legenfelder, C 18 Lentnan Bros 22 Lockland Lumber Co LongD. B Lord & Bumham Co Louisville Exchange Louisville Tobacco Co Lynch. W. E 12 Manning J. W 21 Mitting, A 21 Model Plant Stake Co. 18 Moninger, I.e. Co.. 22 Moon Co., W.H .... 21 Morris Floral Co 14 Morrison. A 22 Murray. S 11 N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange 14 Parsons & Sons Co. . 18 Pennock, S. S 14 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 24 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 14 PuUen, Alex 20 Quaker City Machine Works 24 Randall, A. L 12 Rawson, G. P 15 Reed & Keller 21 Regan Pt'g House. .. 15 Reid, Edw 14 Reinberg Bros 12 Rice, M. &Co 17 Ricksecker, Chas ... 12 Rock. W. L 21 Rudolph, Max 11 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 12 Savacool. A. K 16 Schmitz, F. W. O.... 20 Schultheis.A 11 Siebrecbt & Son — 17 Smith, N. &Son 17 Smith, W.C 14 Smith, E. H 20 Soltau, C. &Co 14 South Side Floral Co. 21 Steffens, E 19 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 19 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 11 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y.. 20 Wabash Ry 14 Wallace, J. B.& Co.. 23 Weber&Sons 15 WietorBros 15 Winter.S.B 12 Wittbold, Geo 21 Wors, C. W 12 Young, John Welsh . 17 Zeese & Co 10 HOUSTON, TEX.— The chrysanthe- mum show was largely attended and was very liberally mentioned in the local press. In addition to displays by the local florists there were "several ex- hibits by out-of-town floristo, includ- ing some splendid blooms from N. Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer it in an adv. in The Review. (xmsm klOtT raiLVANIZEDWIRE- 100 POUND Q0LLS-5H0RT LCNGTM^ JkUn rROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE. PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦LIS. .AMY 6AUGE Z^(«'CA^,Hr fo PRIC ADU 0FOTMmiS7 ^(^' CHICAGO @PRE5S -^ e fc •^ C^ T.\iS>r o/ Of i ^ i ^ EVER-Y - OMN Gj ''*^^ ^Description ,J/I0NINQER(o. hawthorneAv(Y/64(70 ...THIS IS IT... CO Over 100,000 in Use. Lehman's Wagon Heaters Will keep your delivery wagons at a temperat ure that will prevent your plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, no smell, no gas, no danger. Cost of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thorouchly reliable, inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS., MANUFACTURCRS, 10 BOND STREET, NEW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER. General Western Sales Agent, 297 Wabash Ave., CKZCAOO, XI.L. Mention Floriats* Review when you write. Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled. A. H. HEWS & CO., - N. Cambridge, Mass. Send for Price List. GOLD FISH and AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO MMitlon The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Itlnooln Ave. OHICAOO. Greenhouse PIPE and rill IlliyO DESCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. I34-I36-I38 Libarty Street, NEW YORK. ESTinATES FREE. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BUILDERS Hot Welter Boilers, , Pipes, littiiK|s Sfnd Four Ccn;^ fj- Cataloiiic ^"' one of your customers should have and will want when you show it to them. I00"« Profit for You. Send for free literature and price lists. FLOWLR CITY PUNT FOOD CO.. Rochester. N. V. Mention The Review when you write. well equipped to take care of their constantly increasing business. Mr. Culp had the misfortune to fall from a tree which he was topping, on the morning of Oct, 29, breaking his right arm near the wrist. WORCESTER, MASS. The display at the annual chrysan- themum show was one of the best ever seen here. The exhibitors included H. F. A. Lange. F. A. Blake, F. B. Ma- daus, Mrs. W. B. Sargent, C. H. Green, W. Darling. Mrs. W. A. Forbes and H. B. Watts. The prizes were distributed mainly among the above named ejchib- jtors, i EUREKA Chemical Compound. U. S. Patent, No. 587,469. The Cheapest and Most Effective Remedy for MII.DEW, KUST, and all PARISITIC FUNGI. Also, the DEFENDER FUMIGATOR (Patent applied for), specialljr manufactured for dispen- sing the fumes of this compound and also the various tobacco oils, etc. Defender Fumigator, No. I, $1.25; No. 2, $2.00 Eureka Qtemical Compooad, oae pound tias. 50c Delivered to Express Co. on receipt of price. For sale by J. B. WALLACE & CO., Chicago. Also by all leading Seedsmen. Mention FlorUita' Review when yon write. MADISON, WIS.— The palm swind- ler paid a visit to this city and suc- ceeded in securing a quantity of palms from Fred Rentschler. The usual plan of ordering the palms sent to the resi- dence of a well-known citizen was fol- lowed, but to the people of the house he said he was agent for a Milwaukee florist and asked permission to leave the palms in the yard till he could .sell them in the neighborhood. Mo:4t of the palms were recovered. ORANGEVILLE, WIS.— The annual chrysanthemum show was very suc- cessful. Mrs. E. R. Copeland, of Mon- roe, Wis., read an excellent paper on the chrysanthemum, prepared by Mrs. Schoch, who ha4 50 ^ne plants on ex- hibition. 24 *iV iiV The Weekly Fl<»ists^ Review* DBCJ:MPBR 1. 18M. KBOES(mi. BROS CO. fireenbous? Boiler 29 to 69 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention FkMrUta' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUQHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST TOB PABTIOULABS ADDRESS JOHN Q. EtLER, Sm*}, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Xentloa Floiiate' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY .ill. Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoms. Bulb Pans and Azaloa Pots for the Detroit Fiower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Datroit, Mioh. Meatlon Florlsta' Review when jroa write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE 0 VENTILATING APPARATUS. Write lor Illustrated Catalogue Quaker C:ty Machine Works, RICHMOND, INO. Mention The Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS Get our Eor GREENHOISES. Catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. JifentloQ Tbe Bevjew when you write. Lord & Burnham Co. Horticultural Architects and Builders \ v>- Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc., erected complete with our Patent Iron Construction; or for material only ready for erection. Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material. Larg'est builders of Greenhouse Structures. Plans and construc- tion embrace latest improve- ments. Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Send 4cts. postage to New York office for latest catalogue. STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS. Send 5 cents postage for Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. NtwYoRKOrricc: cTp'reSsHirt'BSd Sash GkncralOffice and Work*: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th St. andPrames. Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Speaking of "Bponoe" Hot Water Heater, C. A. Hubbell, Fitchburg, Mass., says: " It has run 24 hours without attention." Serious matter sometimes to neglect heater in green- house— may mean death of vegetation. If you're in the habit of forgetting to "tend the boiler" you need a " Spence." PIERCE. BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Brancli Offices at: 94 Centre 5t.. NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON KELLOOa-nACKAV-CAnERON COMPANY. 84 Lake St.. CHICAQO. ILLINOIS. Mention The Review when you write. SPENCE HEATER." Now in Course of Preparation. The riorlsts' Manual... By WM. SCOTT It will tell you just what you want to know in iust the way you want Pfice. $5.00 to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may SEND IN YOUR be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself ORDLR NOW PLORieT^* PUBLISHIING 520-535 Gaxton Building. GO. .CniGAGO. GLA88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator eULF CYPRESS BARS. ETC. Manufactured C lartnlic £ Cnnc Factory. Queens Borough. ..by «• J8C0DS & OOnSi Office, 40(5 W. 13th St., NY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY. Etc , AT WHOLESALE SASH HITCHiNGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS S.-lnl ( uHi Ci-nt i'llMS. illllsr.S \M)\IN!II \1IN(» MM»\R\riS , ,, I,, , ,, ,,„ . (rUIIMKH SI IJI ni)i\(i '■''\<^' , ■' .j COrYRIOHT, 189S, BY rLORI«T«' PUBL.I«niMG CO., 520-S3S Caxton Bulldlnft. CHICAGO. VoLIIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 8, J898. No. 54. CHRYSANTHEMUM PHILADEL- PHIA AND OTHER NOTES. This variety was a disappointment, and is now seldom mentioned. Prob- ably the unhealthy condition of the stock was to blame for this. We got it some deformity. They opened soon after Mrs. Robinson was done, have attracted more attention than any other kind we grow, and the few flow- ers left are still in good condition; the variety being one of the best shippers and keepers that we have. Those who 4M 1 r , 1 r . ■ Chrysantliemum Philadelphia. when it was distributed, and have grown some of it ever since, and under our treatment it has greatly increased in vigor. Last year the few plants we had flowered so well that this season we planted about fifty plants on the bench with our other kinds, and every plant has produced a fine, large, per- fect flower, without any of the trouble- are not acquainted with it will get a good idea of its form from the illus- tration. One of the flowers in the group was 5 inches in diameter, and 4% inches deep, and this, too, without any feeding. Nearly all the new chrysanthemums we buy pause us much trouble be- cause of the unhealthy, weak condi- tion of the stock when received. Some kinds never recover and are thrown out; perhaps after communicating dis- ease to our own better stock. Some other kinds, after being grown care- fully for a year or two, recover from their rust, congested foliage, or other ailments, and are then in condition to test properly. I have in former communications had something to say on the subject of feeding chrysanthemums, and after another season's experience I wish to allude to it again. The experts tell us that at such a period of their growth we should commence to apply liquid manure to our plants, and give minute directions in regard to the va- rious kinds of stimulants, their proper rotation, quantity and manner of using and how late to continue the dosing. These operations are not very pleas- ant, and are, I think, largely unneces- sary. For the lasit two years or more we have given our chrysanthemums absolutely no feeding whatever, other than that contained in the four inches of fresh good soil, and the ordinary city water, not even mulching the sur- face of the bed with manure. The plants make a strong healthy growth, with fine foliage, and flowers quite large enough for our purpose, with stronger stems than those that have acquired indigestion through too much stall-feeding. I measured some of the kinds today (Nov, 25th), after many of the largest flowers had been cut, with the following results, meas- urements being diameter directly across the flower, not as is usual be- ginning at the bottom of one side thence over the crown to the bottom of the other side: Mrs. Perrin, 6 inches; F. Walz, 5% inches; Lincoln, Mutual Friend, Dailledouze, Wana- maker and Mrs. Jerome Jones, 6 inch- es; Maud Dean, 7 inches, and V. Morel, 8 inches. We get firm, bright-colored flowers by our method, and will con- ■*-'---*^ .KiiitiitflilliaiwIiiWiMiiiiiiiiii I'iiiiittfii^'aMifhV^aaii'Mi^j'WV -| I Hi -I I I'r iil ■■■rtitUM.Vr* '--^'-^^^^^'=-— — -' --'' ■r^t^'.tM-Jcjtr.-iL-a 24 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 1. 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. XMPBOVSD Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St. , CH IC AGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firehov 'Sheets and iieads of steel, water space all around ^front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOB PABTICITLABS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESLER, Soc'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Moitton FIoiistB' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY SELLS Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoms. Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE tti VENTILATING APPARATIS. 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It will be a whole lihrarv in itself ORDER NO>V PbORISTS' PUBblSmiNG GO. 520-535 Gaxton Building. .flH.. GMIGAGO. ukiioO ""'""''* Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. ured C hnnhc A ^nilQ Factory. Queens Bqrough. by w« JaCOPS aOUnb, office. 406W. 1 3th St.N' WHITE LEAD. PUTTY, ETC . AT Wholesale SASH HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPES. nniNGS AND VENIILATING APPARATUS Send Four Cents for dialogue. • • • GREFNHOUSf Bllll DING Copyright, 1898, by FLORISTS' PUBblSnilNG GO.. S20-535 Gaxton Building, GHICAGO. Vol. m. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 8, J898. No. 54. CHRYSANTHEMUM PHILADEL- PHIA AND OTHER NOTES. This variety was a disappointment, and is now seldom mentioned. Prob- al)ly tlie unhealthy condition of the .stock was to blnmo for this. We got it some deformity. They opened soon after Mrs. Robinson was done, have attracted more attention than any other kind we grow, and the few flow- ers left are still in good condition; the variety being one of the best shippers and keepers that we have. Those who Chrysanthemum Philadelphia. when it was ^rown some o our treatment in vJKor. Las distributed, and have it ever since, and under it luis greatly increased year tho few plants we iiad flowered so w.dl that this season \v(> i)lanted about fifty plants on the heiich with our other kinds, and every Iilaut has pro(lu((> inches in diameter, and ■iVz inches deep, and this, too, without any feeding. Nearly all the new chrysanthemums we buy cause us much trouble be- cause of the unhealthy, weak condi- tion of the stock when received. Some kinds never recover and are thrown out; perhaps after communicating dis- ease to our own better stock. Some other kinds, after being grown care- fully for a year or two, recover from their rust, congested foliage, or other ailments, and are then in condition to test properly. I have in former communications had something to say on the subject of feeding chry.-anthemums, and after another season's experience I wish to .illude to it again. The cxi)orts tell us tluit at such a period of iheii' growth We ^luiulil commence to apply liquid mamire to our plants, and give minute direct ions in regard to the va- rious kinds of stimulants, tlnnr inoper I'otat ion. (|uant ity ;ind manner of using and liow hite to continue tlie dosing. These openit ions are not very pleas- ;int, and are, I think, largely unneces- sary. For the hist two years or more we have given our chrysanthemums absolutely no feerling whatever, other than that eontairied in the four inches of fresh good soil, and the oi'ilinaiy city water, not even mulcliing the sur- face of the bed with manure. The plants make a strong healthy growth, with fine foliage, and floweis quite large enough for our purpose, with stronger stems than tho.se that have acquired indigestion through too much stall-feeding. I measured some of the kinds today iXov. 2.5th). after many of the largest flowers had been cut, with the following results, meas- urements being diameter directly across the flower, not as is usual be- ginning at the bottom of one side tlience over the crown to the bottom of the other side: Mrs. Perrin, 5 inches: F. Walz, Hli inches; Lincoln, Mutual Friend, Dailledouze, Wana- maker and Mrs. .lerome .Tones. 6 inch- es; .Maud I)^:i.:\AAj-^ . T 'K^r/^*^' r DECEMBER 8, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 11 also. Sulphur mixed with slacked lime to a thin paste so that it may be ap- plied with a brush on a heating pipe should never be omitted. It emits a ligbt fume, making it uncongenial for all fungous growths. If made too strong it will injure the flowers and if very strong will likewise injure the plants. We cannot follow this para- sitic fungus into the tissues of stem and leaves with any destroying ele- ment, without destroying the host at the same time, so we do the next best thing, which is to remove the affected leaves and branches and be on guard by dusting sulphur into the axil of the leaves. I have abandoned all syringing with mineral solution in water, as sulphate of copper, etc., for the application of the syringe will foster this disease more than the applied minerals will destroy; and if applied sufficiently strong to take effect will also injure the plants. Rust is not now feared as in former years, for It is not so dangerous as other diseases we have to fight, but it is at all times a relief when none of it is in evidenca When held in check, and this is about all we can do, it will occasion some extra work, but will not keep the plants from growing and blooming. FRED DORNER. REPLY TO INOUIRY. My carnations seem to be troubled with a dry rot, the plants rotting at the surface of the soil. They were taken in the house Oct. 15 and about two weeks after began to rot. They are Flora Hill and Silver Spray. Kindly let me know the cause and a remedy for it. What temperature is best for them, also the proper time for water- ing? H. A. S. This is what we call stemrot, the most dangerous disease that attacks the carnation. Some varieties appear more subject to this disease than oth- ers, and there Is considerable com- plaint about Flora Hill and Silver Spray this season, which may, how- ever, be due to local causes or wrong treatment. The most common error that very often leads to this disease is too deep planting. The plants should never be planted any deeper than they stood in the field, preferably not so deep. The stem of the plants should be out of the ground sufficiently to hold the branches away from the soil. I believe this disease is not alone found on the carration, but on other plants, too, and spores of this fungus may have been embedded in the soil, carried over or imprisoned, dormant in the plants from the cutting bench. As to a remedy, there is none. We can only employ preventive measures. A plant attacked is doomed and the sooner it is removed, with the ground around the stem, the less chance for a spread to the next plant. To check and prevent the spreading of this dis- ease dust flour of sulphur over the plants and shake them so it will lodge on the stem and branches and on the soil around the stem. The temperature should be from 52 to 55 degrees at night and from 60 to 65 degrees on cloudy days during the day. With bright sunshine it will nat- urally run higher. Water should be given when the ground is in a condition dry enough to pulverize, and then be sure that it reaches the bottom of the bench; and always remember to apply the water underneath and keep the plants above ground dry. Watering may be neces- sary once or twice a week and in bright weather as often as every other day. FRED DORNER. ROSE NOTES. Red spider! One of the smallest of pescs and yet one of the mightiest of enemies that the rose grower has to contend with. So small is it that its presence is often not uetected until it has a firm lodging place on the un- der side of the leaf, which very soon indicates its presence by turning a greenish yellow color, the first sign of lost vitality. So destructive are the ravages of this pest that In a very few days considerable damage may be done if it is not promptly checked upon its first appearance. Right here is where the careful grower will show himself to advantage in manipulating the hose in such a manner as to quick- ly dislodge the deadly foe, making it possible for the plant to recover its lost vitality in a very short time, which in the hands of less experienced would seem next to impossible. Red spider thrives best in a warm, dry atmosphere, and nearly always makes its first appearance in the back row, next to the wall, where the heat comes up from below during times of heavy firing. Make it a special point to reach these plants thoroughly from the under side every time you syringe. In wide benches it is the center row that sometimes marks the beginning of its work. Keep a lookout for it there and also in and around any corners; insist on these places being thoroughly syringed every bright day. The application of sulphur to the steam pipes, the same as recommend- ed for mildew, will do much in keep- ing down this pest. Little's Antipest, a commercial article sold by seeds- men, has been used with good effect in extreme cases; use as recommended on label. Carbolic acid, a tableepoon- ful to a two-gallon can of water, is sure deatk to red spider, without harming the plants; two or three ap- plications once a week will soon de- stroy all traces of the pest. So much for remedies. Let me, how- ever, suggest that except in extreme cases you rely altogether on the hose and a good stream of clear water, in- sisting that the man who handles it does his work thoroughly. How few there are who understand the art of watering as it should be done. I call it an art, as I firmly believe that he who has mastered it has in him the instinct of the artist. Shall not he who aids in developing and producing the finest specimens of nature be equal to him who simply copies the beautiful on a piece of canvas? Truly ours is a profession, in which the very highest genius can find much that is worthy of its best efforts. As it is said genius is a capacity and willing- ness for doing hard work, so we find the possessor of this rare gift always on the alert in securing every advan- tage in aiding his plants in their growth and development, and if in the performance of his duties in syringing he finds it necessary to bend his back to properly reach the desired spot, it is only a reminder that rose growing has its ups and downs and drawbacks as well as everything else in this world worth striving for. S. A. B. TOP DRESSING FOR ROSES. What is the best top dressing for roses that have been in the bench one year? What causes the small black spots on rose leaves? Is the mulching too strong? w. H. B. Perhaps the best ail around top dressing for roses is well rotted cow manure, rubbed through a % - inch screen and spread evenly on the bench to the depth of % inch. This mulch should be stirred abo\it once every week, to keep in good condition. If 28 ■ t The WceHy Florists' Rcviewl t>SJCEiMBSJll i, tSSS. the manure is a little strong, mix about one-third of dry Boil with it; the soil will absorb the ammonia and gases contained therein, thus prevent- ing the manure from acting too quick- ly on the roots, and the same prevents injury to the foliage, which is often the case when the house receives lit- tle ventilation during cold weather. piece cut off of the end of the stem again to keep them fresh? G. M. K. To keep rosebuds In fresh condition for several days, or even a week, it is necessary to cut the stems once every 24 hours, preferably in the morning. Cut the stems off about 1 inch, making a smooth cut, and place in fresh wa- Arrangement of Chrysanthemums and Autumn Foliage by William Scott at the Buffalo Exhibition. Top dressing should all be done not later than November 15. From this time on up to January 1 roses require no more feeding of any kind. The principal work during this time will be to keep them clean and well tied up, stirring the mulch as suggested. Much damage is done every year by injudicious top dressing and feeding during November and December; bet- ter wait another month, until the plants begin to start into a more vig- orous growth, when they will be in condition to take up more food, S. A. B. CARE OF CUT ROSES. How long after roses are cut and put in water do they need to have a ter. The vessel containing the water should be well cleansed every time the water is changed each day. In this connection, let me say a word in regard to the storing of cut flowers for holiday sales. In looking over the holiday reports every year, we find the market reporting stock very scarce for about' two weeks be- fore Christmas, until perhaps two days before, when everybody is holding his stock, expecting to force prices up to their very highest notch. At the last moment great quantities of stock are dumped on the market, resulting in weakening prices often much below the general average. Why not keep on sending your stock into the market in fresh condition? Customers who have been trading with you during the year are certainly entitled to some consideration at a time when stock is scarce and prices high. No doubt when all sales are figured up the net gain will be equal to the prices gained through the storing method, while it certainly will be more satisfactory to all concerned. S. A. B. VASE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Almost all flowers when arranged in a vase — ^the most simple and natural arrangement — need the addition of some foliage or else, however artistic- ally they may be disposed, there Is a bare or ungraceful appearance. A few of our leading flowers are little en- hanced by anything but their own stems and leaves. There is nothing sets off the carnation better than sprays of its own foliage, and when roses are as they should be, what can be handsomer than their own beauti- ful leaves? Orchids must have adian- tum and now we have the useful and graceful Asparagus Sprengerii as well as A. plumosus, either of which can hardly be out of place In company with any cut flowers. When chrysanths have good stems and flne, clean foliage they need little else to embellish them, but the beauty of a large vase is assuredly greatly enhanced by the addition of sprays of what we will call autumn foliage; par- ticularly is this so if the vase is com- posed of varieties of white, yellow and bronze and if the so-called reds are in the collection It Is all right. The foli- age that was used in the vase illus- trated above consists of oak, Japanese maple and Berberls Thunbergli; the yellow, orange and red tints of these harmonize finely with the chrysanthe- mums. In a vase where pinks such as Esmeralda or Mrs. Murdock predomi- nate, the autumn tints of hardy trees and shrubs would be In bad taste. It Is worth mentioning here that Berberls Thunbergli Is one of the most beautiful hardy shrubs we have, and when chill November has bronzed ite tiny leaves the delicate sprays of growth are most useful to the florist whose line of business calls him to decorate. W. S. THANKS. The pleasant words of commenda- tion and kind wishes for continued success expressed by our readers when sending remittance for another year are very greatly appreciated. We would like to reply to each of these by mail, but the number is so large we must ask all to accept this general ac- knowledgment. We can only say that we shall spare no effort to make The Review a better paper during the coming year than it has been during the year just closed. DETROIT, MICH.— The Park Com- missioners are talking of expending 120,000 in the erection of conservato- ries in Belle Isle Park. >* '~/r3f i.'-~ • ,' ■■•' -'. ■■_'!-■:':■■ ■.^.■i-<^-:* DECEMBER 8. 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 29 TABLE OF ORCHIDS. The illustration hardly does justice to the little group of orchids pictured below. November 10 or thereabouts is not the very best time to find orchids in abundance. There were but four species in the collection, but it is need- less to say that whenever a few dozen well flowered orchids are exhibited at a flower show they are the "observed of all observers." A far more effective arrangement could have been made with these orchids than merely setting them on a table, among them some pots of maidenhair fern, which was the simple arrangement of those now pictured. For instance, the Cattleya labiata could have been fastened on some stout limbs of an apple tree, and at their base, springing from a bed of green moss, the cypripediums. face, and on the arrangement and pro- portioning of the pipes used for dis- tributing the heating medium. In con- sidering the providing of a heating ap- paratus, the question which first arises Is, of what nature shall it be, radiation from flues, hot- water or steam? And In this connection also arises the question of cost. The least costly to install but most costly to maintain, and at the same time the least effec- tive in its desired results, is the flue system, so I will not devote much time to this, except to suggest that where such a system is desired the length of the flue should not exceed seventy-flve feet of 12-inch salt glazed drain tiles. The joints should be well filled with good cement mortar, the flue given an upward grade from the furnace to the opposite end of not less than one inch in five feet, and as much more as cir- be seen, that with this system heat may be promptly produced, increased or diminished at will of the person in charge, which in this latitude of sud- den rise and fall of outdoor tempera- ture, are points of immense import- ance. The pipes used for circulating steam through the greenhouse, being of small diameters, one inch or one inch and a quarter, the requisite amount of ra- diating surface can be readily distrib- uted so as to produce the desired warmth throughout all parts of the house. In the matter of regulating the heat in more steady winter weather, the heating medium being distributed through a large number of small pipes, and all or most of these pipes being fitted with valves, the proportion of effective radiation surface and the con- sequent temperature of the air within Display of Orchids by William Scott at the Buffalo ExhUution. Two or three years ago Mr. E. Lons- dale made a fine exhibit of orchids at the chrysanthemum show, Philadel- phia. If I remember rightly they were placed on a circular table of mirrors with a lot of Farleyense among the orchids and a space of three feet in the center left clear of everything, which gave the appearance of a mag- nificent growth of orchids surrounding a miniature lake. The kinds shown in the photograph are Cattleya labiata, C. Bowringiana, Cypripedium insigne and C. Lawrenceanum. W. S. GREENHOUSE HEATING. By H. W. Gibbons. [Read before the Morris County (N.J.) Gardeners' Society, Nov. 6.J The ultimate result of a greenhouse heating apparatus depends, not so much upon the nature of the heating medium used, whether it be the old- fashioned flue heat, hot-water or steam, as upon the proper proportion and distribution of the radiating sur- cumstances will allow, and also a di- rect rise of about three feet from the furnace before starting off on the run in order to secure a quick draught. The question of the superiority of either of the other two systems, re- quires much consideration before reaching a decision, as the advantage of the one or the other depends very largely upon the particular require- ments of the grower, extent of the house to be heated, and other points which I will speak of later. We will first consider steam, its ad- vantages and disadvantages. This sys- tem has these very desirable features — its comparatively low cost of installa- tion, and what is of vastly more im- portance, the possibility of a perfect and prompt control of its circulation and consequent heat radiation. With this system, unless steam is formed in the boiler, no heat is given off in the greenhouse, and, as in a well pro- portioned boiler, steam may be pro- duced very quickly, and It will readily the greenhouse are under the most ab- solute control. Two objections to steam heat, are raised by advocates of hot- water sys- tem, first the fact that if from any cause the fire should die down below the intensity necetsary for the pro- duction of steam, heat ceases to circu- late in the house, which condition on a winter's night would be fatal to the stock within the houses. This objec- tion is entitled to some consideration in connection with small greenhouses on private estates where the gardener Is too often also coachman and general utility man, and as such his duties, more Important to the Immediate con- venience of his employer, often pre- vent his giving the requisite attention to his greenhouse fires, also in con- nection with small amateur green- houses where only a very small body of fire Is carried, but in connection with commercial ranges of any extent, or the larger private ranges, where du- ties other than the legitimate ones of ■ ■■ ,-'... «f-:^..t..^ .--v.. ijii-y :■■ f.,1 ^^ J.. . '■•--'■*---'• I Mr«int III-'- •■ —■'■•^^it't^-^-'-^^':''--^----- • -- iiiiiiJi'lijiaii itiiriiillM'"'irHi'-''""'-^' ■«^.s\.^i>-<-vi..jit. 30 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ DECEMBER 8. 1898. his profession are not imposed upon the gardener or person entrusted with the responsibility of the proper care of the fires, this objection carries no weight. The other objection is the slight increase of fuel consumption; this is the case with small houses and particularly where boilers of inade- quate capacity are used, but on larger ranges, and particularly where boilers arranged for the consumption of the cheaper grades of fuel are used, the point of fuel economy is on the side of steam heating. The hot-water system of heating, which consists of a circulation of hot water through pipes within the green- house, has claim to two good points, first, should any accident happen to the fire in the boiler, the heat contained in the body of water within the pipes Is often suflttcient to maintain a safe tem- perature in the house even after the fire has become very low or out en- tirely, and also, that so long as there is any fire in the boiler, its radiant heat is carried into the. greenhouses. Therefore the temperature of the air in the greenhouse is less liable to be materially affected by any temporary variation in the intensity of the fires, which is a great advantage on small places where the management of the fires is liable to neglect. The objection to the hot- water sys- tem, is that the temperature of the ra- diating pipes is slow to respond to the desires of the operator, the heat con- tained by the large body of water pre- venting the prompt cooling of the pipes when desired, and the body of water also being so slow In responding to increased firing, thus preventing a sudden increase in the temperature of the pipes when necessary. The heat- ing by hot-water, however, is effected by two methods, one in which the water is circulated through large cast iron pipes, usually 4 inches in diame- ter, for which the advantage claimed is steady heat under fluctuating condi- tions of fire, which benefit, however, is more than counterbalanced by the absence of the possibility of prompt and perfect control. The cost of in- stallation of this system is the great- est. The other system is that in which the water is circulated through small pipes, which, containing a lesser quan- tity of water, modifies both the advan- tages and objections present in the other systems mentioned. After carefully considering all points of advantage and otherwise, I place the several systems of heating in the fol- lowing merit: For general commer- cial work, and in large private ranges vrhere fires will receive reasonable at- tention, steam is preferable. Next in order of preference I would place hot- water in small pipes, occupying as it does a portion midway between hot- water in large pipes and the steam system, both in its advantages and dis- advantages, and also in cost. The third position is occupied by hot-water in large pipes, this being, however, preferable on places where the atten- tion to fires is liable to be variable, and also for use in small greenhouses. On large ranges, even where the reg- ular heating system consists of a hot- water plant, the installation of a steam boiler connected, to, say, one coil of 1- inch pipe in each of the houses, will be found of immense advantage; espe- cially is this the case with rose houses. I doubt if there is a rose grower pres- ent, who heats with hot-water, who has not felt the want of such an addi- tion to his heating plant, especially during the fall and spring months, when the weather conditions are such as to favor mildew, the conditions of steam heat and the possibility of evap- orating sulphur on the pipes that are heated, giving him one of the most powerful weapons for the warding oft and destruction of the semi-annual pest — mildew. We will now consider the distribu- tion and arrangement of piping best suited for several systems. For steam I prefer to carry the steam direct from the boiler to the highest point, and then descend on a continual down- grade back to the boiler, making an entire circuit of the house with at least one-inch pipe, but preferably with two, and arrange such coils as may be necessary in the most con- venient locations for securing the de- sired temperature in all parts of the house. The object of making at least one circuit of the house, is that in mild weather a little heat can be provided, which will affect all parts of the house as evenly as possible, which could not be done with a fiow and return coil under one bench, as when the radia- tion from two pipes would be ample to produce the desired temperature, this heat would necessarily be given oft on one side of the house to the neglect of the other. This single circuit pipe is also very convenient for the sulphur- ing operation to which I just referred. In steam heating the coils are pre- ferably of one and one and a quarter inch pipes, and all coils should be valved so as to admit of the most ab- solute control. In installing a steam heating plant, the most vital point, as regards its perfect working, is to ar- range for perfect and positive drainage of all pipes. If this point is attended to a noiseless and perfect circulating system is easily provided. In a hot- water plant, it is very necessary to provide mains of ample capacity to carry oft and return the water to the boiler as rapidly as the boiler is able to heat it to a temperature of about 200 degrees, and to make all runs from the mains as direct as possible. Mains should have a grade upwards from the boiler of about 1 inch in 5 feet, if pos- sible, and running pipes of 1 inch in 10 feet or not less than 1 inch in 20 feet Expansion tanks should not be placed at the far or upper end of the houses, as they not only occupy much valuable bench space, but add to the risk of damage to plants in case of a sudden splash over of the heated water and they also allow of an escape of steam, which if retained within the pipes would add to the temperature of the radiation from them. A short stand pipe should be placed at the upper ends of all runs, and fitted with a valve or cock for the relief of any accumula- tion of air; the expansion tank may be placed at any convenient point in the workroom, with a connection to the return pipe of the boiler only, and should be fitted with a gauge by which the height of the water is readily ob- served by the attendant. Where 2-inch diameter pipes are used, the tank should be placed at as great a height as convenient, so as to increase the pressure of the water in the pipes and thus allow of the water being raised to a temperature approaching very nearly the boiling point, a great advan- tage in extra severe weather. Whether it be in a steam or hot- water heating system, I am somewhat in favor of a little overhead heating surface. This is not necessarily for regular winter firing, but for use on those damp, foggy, muggy days, when bottom heat is not required, but when a little overhead warmth to temper and dry out the atmosphere is much to be desired. We now come to the question of boilers. The purchase of a boiler for heating the new house, causes the av- erage greenhouse man more worry and anxiety than any other feature In the necessary equipment of his houses, but If he will give due consideration to these few vital points, the question be- comes an easy one to solve. The ques- tion of first cost must become a sec- ondary one, that of heating results and fuel economy being the primary ones. A direct and upward travel of the fire and products of combustion means a quick travel and consequently loss of heat Into the chimney, so I would say positively avoid such boilers as have only a direct or upward travel for fire. Horizontal travel of the fire b »at Is slower, and therefore more e/tective, and in boilers having such direction of fire a longer flue surface is possible, and therefore the heating surface and consequent fuel economy is increased. Downward travel of fire heat is, however, still slower than the hori- zontal, and consequently boilers in which such travel is provided In rea- sonable extent are much to bo de- sired. Also bear In mind that the low- er surface of horizontal flues is little, and under the ordinary conditions of cleanliness of no value, the sides and top surfaces of such flues being the affected parts, therefore, a deep verti- cal flue is of more economic value than a wide one. A deep firebox is desira- ble, as are also ample flredoors and doors which will give a free and unob- structed access to all parts of the flues for the purpose of cleaning. For this purpose holes just large enough to ad- mit a brush are of no practical value, the means of access must be such that render all parts of the flue visible. If you are purchasing a boiler from tfiftfttfiairifii irr i im la'ili jii I »^ .. I I ^ "-='*■•-— I'iaii tflK-iJ'fthiari ■ idi'lm^il 'Mm II I ■■■■ii.l. irf.i WinAiffi-i -"--■"■ '• • ■ .m,^- .MA^A^t^-^ I -Jf--.!. DECEMBER 8. 1898. The Weekly Florists* Review. 31 r ^■0Sk^- ,. '^ ""H- i^l^ M f • '■*^wr' ■•, \ . ' W^ *^-^:^ < 1^ ■! 1 1 >f '^jyH 1 ■^ ^^^ Specimen Plant of Croton Reidii. Grown in a mixture of Jadoo Fibre and loam by Jno. A. Shellem, and awarded first prize at thie exhibition of the Penna. Hort. Society, Philadelphia, Nov. 8 to 12. a maker or dealer who is tlioroughly experienced in and conversant witli greenliouse requirements, you will be safe in accepting his advice as to the size of boiler necessary to do the re- quired worlc, but in other cases it is safer to get the boiler at least one and sometimes two sizes larger than the published capacity of the boiler would necessitate. My reason for this warn- ing is, that most boilers on the mar- ket are intended for dwelling heating or similar work, in which a high chim- ney and consequently a very quick draught is provided, and in connection with which a sharp bright fire is car- ried, with continual replenishment of fuel, whereas in greenhouse heating, the boiler has to do its hardest work at night, with a deep slow fire and lit- tle attention. By request, Mr. Gibbons then gave a very interesting description of the working and effects of his apparatus for temperir? the water used for syringing pli.:.te In greenhouses. BOSTON. Review of the Market. With last Saturday and Sunday's storm, the winter weather so much de- sired by our retail dealers has made its advent, but instead of improving had rather a demoralizing effect on the market, and during the early part of the week there was virtually nothing doing. The past two days have been an improvement, and when the sur- plus stock has been disposed of think that a nice steady market will result Roses seem to have felt the effect of the storm the moot, the demand not being up to the normal for this time of the season. Brides and Maids run from |4 to $6 per hundred, with sales at much lower figures. Kalsertns are about out of the market, what are coming in are classed with Brides; Me- teors about the same, $4 to |6. Beau- ties of strictly high grade quality are not plenty, with good demand for most all grades; prices range from 75 cents to $4 per dozen. Chrysanthemums are now a side is- sue, the season for them being about done. White varieties bring from 50 cents to $1.50 per dozen, while colored ones sell from |1 to $2 per dozen. Vio- lets have been good property most of the week, with the asking price rang- ing from 75 cents to $1 per 100. Car- nations of an average quality have sold fairly well all the week, with the quantity of white in excess of colored; prices about $1.50 for white and |2 per hundred for colored. Good Daybreaks are scarce this season, and will easily bring $3 to $4; strictly high grades run from $4 to $6. Valley, $4. Stevia plen- tiful at 15 to 25 cents a bunch. Calla lilies from $1 to $1.50 per dozen. White Romans and paper whites are now a feature at 50 cents for the former and 35 cents for the latter per dozen. News Items. The prevailing topic this week has been the storm, and some of the craft have been heavy losers. John Twom- bly, of Winchester, was a victim of the heavy wind, losing two houses, his loss amounting to fifteen hundred dollars. Thomas Dee, of Mt. Auburn, had part of a palm house cave in from excessive weight of snow, while M. R. Gushing, of Cohasset, was damaged by the blowing down of a chimney, breaking in about twenty-five feet of a carna- tion house and making a hole through the roof of a boiler house; almost ruined a nice bench of Bradt carna- tions. George E. Delaney, for many years In the employ of J. Newman & Sons and later with Houghton & Clark, was a passenger on the ill-fated steamer Portland, and was drowned during the gale last Saturday and Sunday. His brother Arthur is now in the employ of Norton Bros., and has the sympathy of the entire fiorists' craft. George was 27 years of age, and extremely popular among the growers. Winifred Rolker, of New York, has been in town this week. This paper is now on file at the Bos- ton Co-Operative Market and subscrip- tions or advertisements can be left there. p. ST. LOUIS. The Market. There is little to say about business here, only that it has been dull the past week. But this is always the case right after Thanksgiving and just a few weeks before the holidays. Flow- ers of all kinds are plentiful, at least those grown in this vicinity. Every- l>ody seems to be in full crop and some of our growers claim that about the time we will need them the crop will be off and that roses and carna- tions will be scarce for Christmas. Should this bright weather continue I don't see any reason why we should not have a good supply for the holi- days. A few days of cold weather lasrt; week kept the fakirs off the streets, but it did not last long, and they were out again selling good stock at very low prices. Roses have been a drug on the market the past week and the re- tailer had only to name his price. The extra prime stock sold as high as $5, but the bulk went at your own price. Short Beauties, good Perles, Meteors, Bridesmaids and Woottons went as low as $8 per thousand. Carnations are also coming In in large quantities to this market; the best of them bring $2 and $2.50; fair stock, $1.50, but with very few sold at $1 per 100. Romans and paper whites are now coming In and sell at $1.50 and $3 per 100; callas $8 and choice valley $4. Violets are very fine, especially those Californias that come from the Udes at Kirkwood. The early part of last week they brought only 50 cents per 100. but the latter part went up to $1; double, 75 cents, and small single, 25 cents. Holly and ground pine wreathing have made their appearance and some of the store fronts have put on holi- day attire already. Some good orders have been placed for these goods. Executive Gunmittee Meeting. The executive committee held a meeting iSaturday night to make a full .-^-. .-■- .. ■.JC> ■-. ^--m^^ •.■.'.. -r A ■•>• ■-; "v?!-; 32 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 8. 1898. report Thursday afternoon at the club meeting. It looks now as though the loss will be greater than expected, and according to rule 15 in our program we will have to scale all the prizes about 4 per cent. The collection of prizes has been slow, and just as soon as all the prizes come in the treasurer will pay them. By tne end of this week perhaps one-half of the premi- ums will be paid. Other cities who encountered bad weather can readily see why we can't pay our prizes in full. Obituary, Chrisitopher Young, of C. Young & Sons Co., died on Sunday morning, December 4, after a lingering illness. This will be sad news to many a gar- dener and florist throughout the Unit- ed States and England. His death re- moves one of the landmarks of ihe profession of this city and he will be greatly missed. Mr. Young was 79 years old and leaves a wife, five sons and two daughters. The sons are John, Harry, James, Charles and Wil- liam, all of whom are married and have carried on the business for years. The daughters are Mrs. William Elli- son, of Ellison & Tesson, and Mrs. Henry Helwig, wife of Dr. Helwig. The funeral was held today (Monday) from his late residence, 5512 Watter- man avenue, and nearly ail the florists of the city attended in a body. The floral designs were many and elabo- rate. J. J, B. THE FLORISTS* REVIEW G. L. GR.\NT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED KVKRV THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-535 Caxton Building, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, ^i.oo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising; rates: Per incn, #1.00; }i page, fis.so full pagre, $37.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; $2 times, 30 I>er cent Discounts allowea only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg; accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion tn the issue of the following Thursoay. COPYKICHT 1808. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is another batch of en- tries in our prize competition in labor- saving devices or methods useful to florists: No. 25. To catch "White Grubs," sometimes called "Rich Worms," the larvae of the "June Bug," so much feared by rose-growers. Noticing that where they come in contact with the side of a bench or frame they followed it for some dis- tance, I conceived the idea that if a small tin can was sunk into the ground slightly below the surface and touching the board on one side, the grub would probably fall in and be unable to get out. I procured some old vegetable cans and tried the experi- ment. In a few days I examined the cans and found in thirty-six an aver- age of a little over sixteen to a can. Quite recently I had the same expe- rience with some violet frames and caught over three hundred In about three nights. They seem to do their traveling at night. One can contained No. 25. Trap for Grubs. forty-six the third day after being sunk in the ground. Let any one try this method and the advice of "The Doctors" to "hand-pick" will be thrown to the winds. M. [The accompanying engraving is not exactly in accordance with the sketch sent by M. The top of the can should be somewhat below the surface, and the grubs promenading on the surface of the soil are "improvements" made by the draughtsman without orders. —Ed.] No. 26. I have noticed in several journals the advice to keep fancy ca- ladium bulbs in a warm, "dry" place during winter. I have seen hundreds of bulbs ruined by a species of dry rot when kept thus, but have never seen a single bulb lost when they were kept in a moist condition in a suitable tem- perature. Put them in a box and cover with sand or soil when shaken out of the soil in which they were grown. Stand in a warm p'lace, keep moist at all times and the bulbs will turn out when wanted as plump as when put away. There will be no loss if the bulbs are in proper condition when stored. Try a few this way if you are In doubt. No. 7. This device Is one I have found invaluable for syringing all plants and particularly the under side of the foliage of roses, etc. it exceedingly useful in other ways,, on account of the perfect control given the user through the Globe valve. By this use of the valve the spray can be made with the full force of the water or graduated down to a gentle rain. With It I can distribute liquid ma- nure without wasting a drop; can water dry plants among a lot of oth- ers that are already wet enough; can water plants without wetting the foli- age (such as gloxinias, tuberous root- ed begonias, etc.); can water hanging baskets suspended from the ridge, without having to remove the baskets; can water seed pans and small seed- lings; can water the propagating bench without washing out the cut- tings. My flrst sprayer was made of tin and answered very well, only the rose was made solid and was difficult to clean. So I had one made of brass and the rose made in two parts, so I could unscrew the perforated rose from the cup and readily clean it. N. CHICAGO. The Market. The volume of business is not as large as it might be, but if the demand was larger it would be of no advantage as the supply would then be insuffici- ent. All good shipping stock seems to And sale, especially in roses. Beau- ties are decidedly short in supply. There is also a shortage of violets. In carnations the supply is generally sufficient for all demands and on some grades prices are rarther easier. Trade is very irregular, as it has been all this fall, keeping the dealers on the jump one day and giving them almost nothing to do on the next. As one result of this irregularity and uncertainty the returns to growers have been very erratic — one day good and next day poor — which has been very aggravating to both grower and dealer. The grower who ships to market every day gets the best aver- age, for if he misses it one day he hits it the next, and in case of a bad day good stock can generally be made to No. 27. Sprayer and Distributor. It consists of a brass rose (the top being screwed on to the lower part and therefore removable), a piece of one-fourth inch brass pipe threaded at both ends, a one-fourth inch Globe valve and a brass reducer to reduce from the size of the hose coupling to the valve. The device was intended primarily as a sprayer to reach the under side of the foliage effectively, but have found realize fairly well the next in case there is a turn for the better. It would appear that the grower who now ships three times a week had bet- ter reach the market tour times dur- ing that period, one shipping four times had better shift to five, and where daily shipments are possible It would be wise to make them daily, for the increased average In returns during present conditions will make .^iU^lkMLkldkairtMM ■■^^■^•^'^ — -•■^ , ....-:..■ — '■fciihiiiii'iii r il DECEMBER 8, 1S98. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 33 City Hall Flower M?jket^ 15 Province Street, 9 Chapman Place, Welch Bros., Proprietors, Boston, Mass. The largest market for sale of flowers in New England. the extra express charges inconse- quential in comparison. Up to and including Thanksgiving there seemed an unusually brisk de- mand for white flowers, but this has now shifted and color seems to have the call. The outlook for Christmas supply seems very satisfactory. While there may be some shortage in roses, pres- ent indications are that the supply of carnations will be larger than for some years. Roman hyacinths are coming in freely now. ■ Marriage of O. P. Bassett. Mr. O. P. Bassett, the well known senior member of the firm of Bassett & Washburn, was married last Tues- day, Dec. 6, the bride being Mrs. M. Katherine Parsons. The wedding was private and took place at the home of the bride in Berwyn, the Rev. W. E. McLennan ofllciating. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett go to the Lexington Hotel for the winter. Club Meeting. At the l.ast club meeting Mr. E. Bu- €ttner, in accordance with the request of the club, submitted a suggested list of premiums for a spring exhibition. He covered the matter very fully and though some believed that it was now too late to start on a show for the coming spring, it was thougtut well to have the initial steps taken early for the following year, and Mr. E. Wien- hoeber was requested to submit the schedule to the Horticultural Society for its consideration. Various Items. The price of bouquet green has ta- ken another lift, and the threatened scarcity seems to be here. Benthey & Co.. with F. F. Benthey in charge, opened their wholesale commission store at 41 Wabash ave- nue last Monday. C. S. Stewart, late with Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, is with the new concern. S. B. Winter has closed an arrange- ment with Larry Kelly, now with Kennicott Bros Co., and will take his place with Mr. Winter after the first of the year. A. C. Kohlbrand, who had charge of the city salesplace of Klehm's Nursery until closed recently, is now with Ken- nicott Bros. Co. Recent visitors: E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis.; L. H. Read, Grand Rap- ids, Wis.; W. L. Hucke, St. Louis. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening. L. E. Coleman, Belvidere, 111., was a visitor: l8t. 2nd. Av. G. Stollery 177 151 164 J. S. "Wilson 135 151 143 E. F. Winterson 126 155 140 F. Stollery 145 131 138 W. Kreltllng 149 118 133 Jno. Degnan 116 128 122 J. Hartshome 93 149 121 C. W. McKellar 104 128 116 L. B. Coleman 81 119 100 P. J. Hauswlrth 87 105 98 MILWAUKEE. Thanksgiving Trade. Thanksgiving has been unusually profitable for the florist this year. All stock brought good prices and demand was brisk, with enough stock to go around excepting of Beauties and good shipping carnations. Growers and re- tailers are now looking forward to a good Christmas trade and indications point that way, as there will not be an overstock in decorative greens and prices bid fair to hold up well on stock in all lines. Mums are about gone.. Cut blooms averaged up in price equal to last year, but there seemed to have been a falling off in demand for good plants, while small, cheap plants sold well. The usual after-effects of a holiday Ittaillifiiliiiiiiiiliih . ■-. ii— .-■.1..;^. .^., _-i^. • -^-,;l,.-.^ ..,i .:iv,L t,. -ij^ ,._ _ '....u^..- 34 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 8, 1898. AdlMitniu Cuneatuxn. Orandtoeps . Variesfatnxu Bellam Deoomm mum Size Pots. ..2-in. ..3-in. ..2-in. ..3-in. ..2-in. ..8-in. ..2-in. ..8-in. ..2-in. 8-m. Farleyense 4-in. Ferflrnsaonl (scarce) 2-in. ^' S-ifi. Formosniu 3-in. Mnndulam 8-in. Jbathoxnl (scarce) 2-in. 8-in. Pubesoeus 2-in. 8-in. Bhodophyllam 2-in. 3-in. " 4-in. Tenemm 2-in. 8-in. 4-in. Wiecrandi 2-in. . 8-in. Per ICO. $3.00 6.00 b.oo 8.00 6.00 8.(10 4.00 6.01 4.00 6.00 40.(0 6.00 10.00 12.00 8.0J 10.00 15.00 3.00 6.00 8.00 12.00 16.00 6.00' 8.00 12.00 5.00 8.00 Per 1000 $25.00 50.00 50.00 70.00 50.00 85.00 50.00 5 of any one variety at 100 rates; or 250 at 1000 rates. 25.00 50.00 60.00 100.00 50.00 70.00 40.03 70.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Mention Thp Review when you write. were quite noticeable for a few days after Thanlisgiving, but business lo- cally, as well as shipiyng, is again quite brisk. While roses and carna- tions are in good demand, stevia and violets are holding their own. Romans and paper whites have made their ap- pearance. The early snows up north caused bouquet green to shorten up considerably and some of the pickers who held their stock for a "snowy" day received good prices. Notes. It was expected that the city green- houses would be completed this fall, but owing to the delay in getting some of the building material they will not be ready for occupancy until nearly spring. The palm swindler after departing here plied his trade successfully on a Madison florist and at about the same time one was reported at Indianapolis. Are there two of these unmolested profitable adventurers? Ellis & Pollworth received a carload of green and Delaware holly during the week. Volk & Stewart have booked a large decoration for this week. E. Haentze and wife, of Fond du Lac, are visiting relatives here. Martin Reukauf was a recent caller. JOHN. JADCX). Joseph McGregor, Darby, Pa., re- ports excellent success with cinera- rias, chrysanthemums, fancy caladi- ums and primulas in one-third Jadoo to two-thirds ordinary potting soil. Last spring his cinerarias were very fine indeed, and he attributes this to the use of Jadoo. OMAHA, NEB.— Prof. F, W. Taylor has completed his work in connection with the EJxposition and will hereafter be at the State University at Lincoln, Neb. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. .Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. SITUATION WANTED- By expert carnation grower. Address C, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By groodall 'round grow- er; single, 30 years old; best of references. Address K. L., care Florists' Review. WANTED— A second-hand copy of Henderson's Handbook of Plants: must be in good condition and cheap. Geo. H. Moores, Athens, O. PARTNER WANTED— A man with some know- ledge of greenhouse management, with $2,000 or 1^3,000 capital. A good opening for the right party. Ad- dress R., care Florists' Review. WANTED— A lady thoroughly posted in retail cut- flower business to buy part interest in well estab- lished place. For particulars, address Box 28, Baker City, Oregon. SITUATION WANTED- As working foreman or grower, by a thoroughly experienced florist, in a place where first class stock is called for : age 32, single, strictly sober and good references; at Rberty after Christmas. Address Grower, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— A good all-'round florist, must be good on design work, sober and honest. Will pay $50 per month for right man. Address H., Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By young man of 31, situation in first class cut-flower store in large city ; second to none as cut-flower worker and decorator. Address Royal, care of Florists' Review. w ANTED— A man to take charge of a section of rose houses; call at 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. F OR SALE — Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Glaus, Springfield, 111. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least $3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about 1500.00. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. mm^^ n O A I C A *^^" established k V^n OMLL. and paying ■ FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17,000 sauare feet of glass. Good residence and houses for help ; everything in first class condi- tion. .Abundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Look Bex 7S0, - LOS JINCELES, ML. Mention The R«vlgw when you writ*. Always Mentton the.... Floriete* Review When Writing AdT«rtis«rs. 31 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. CHICAGO, Dec 8, J898. ROSES Beauties, long perdoz. $4.00— $5.00 medium " 2.00— 8.0O short " 1.00—1.50. Brides, Maids per 100, 4.<0— 8.00 Perles " 3.0J- 4.00 Meteor and Kaiserin " 4.00 — 5.00 Roses, 2nds average about. " 2.00 CARNATIONS .\11 the leading standard sorts — highest grade, per 100 1.50— 2.0O Triumph, Painted Lady. Albertini, Jubilee, Armazindy, Keller and others per 100, 2.00— 3.0O Prices quoted are for goocf prime stock. Ex- tra Select, and inferior quality charged for according to value. MISCELLIINEOUS Alyssum per 100, $ .40 Marguerites " .50 Valley, good home grown. " 6.00 Violets, double " 1.25-1.50 single " 1.00-1.50 Romans, P. W. Narcissus " 3.0O— 4.0O DECORATIVE Asparagus per string, $ .50 Ferns, common per 100, .20 per 1000, $1.50 " MaidenHair " 1.00 Galax, green, new crop " .1^ perlOOO, 1.00 ' per case 10,000... 7.50 Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, 60c ; per 1000, 5.00 Smilax, good per doz. $1.20 to 1.50 " Wild, parlor brand, case. " 3.75 " Medium, case " 5.50 Large, " " 8.0O farnations ^ OIR SPECIALTY QnotationB Subject to Chauffe Withont Notice. Write for prices on largfe quan- tities for special occasions. Regardless of prices quoted we al- ways Dill out at lowest market rates. P. & D.-Ar cosr. t^~ Use the code. It will save yov money. We know what it means. Get your orders in as eariy in the day as possible. Must be Sold Quick! On account of going to Europe, an old established Florist business. 10,000 square feet of glass. Stock in fine condition. Carnations, Violets, Roses, Smilax and Freesias. Heated by steam; city water; 12 miles from New York, in New Jersey; good retail trade; near three cemeteries. No reasonable offer rejected* Address K. P. W^ care of Florists' Review*. I •"tfir'iir I jifia«''itAilM --w. ■■«,-. -.f-.,. .i..-.^.^ -"^-•-'TrnltiiiMi'nriiiiilfciliiirtiiifiiiirin ^p?- -''ny..' ;''»^7 .Sv'r ■.. DECEMBER 8, 1898. The Weekly Rorists^ Review* 35 ■iHiiiiniiiiiniiJiiHij ■iiiiiiHiiiiHiiiiiinii iiniiiiiiiiii ■iiiiHiim^ I Although Select Delaware Holly | is Scarce | We have procured a FANCY GRADE, § well berried and bright green leaves. | We quote you I One case, - - $ 4.50 B Five cases, - 21.00 ■ Ten cases, - - 40.00 = Bouquet Green.... § Per tOO-lb. crate, $6.00 g Bouquet Green Wreathini^ | Per )00 yards, $5.00 p Special price in quantity. = ALL OTHER XMAS | STOCK ON HAND. | PALMS AND FERNS we guarantee safe arrival by express. | I ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, wis. j iiniiiiiiiniiiJHiriHiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiHmiiiiid sniiiiiHii>iniiiiiini!iHiiiiiiiiiiiiinii!iiBiiiiiHtimiJiini!iim^ « WAVERLY, MASS. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is much in evidence at W. W. Edgar's. In ad- dition to the individual specimens several hundred are being grown in pans together with Adiantum capillus- veneris magnifica. It is merely an experiment, but the combination makes a fine effect that cannot fail to meet with favor. This begonia is the freest flowering of the species and the bloom lasts well after being cut. Un- der artificial light the color is a soft pink shading to deep rose. This may be called the home of the Adiantum, to judge by the excellent stock flourishing both In beds and in pots. A. tenerum is the favorite, it produces such long, strong fronds, su- perior to cuneatum or decorum. Heavy daily cuts are made for steady store supply. A pretty conceit is the filling of 4-inch pans with three or more A. cuneatum, also larger sizes with Begonia Lucy Closson, Caladium Argyrites and the like for color effect. Cocos are used in large numbers. No two dishes are made up alike. I not- ed a frame filled with Solanum cap- sicaatrum, in splendid shape for the holidays, also poinsettias in various sizes. A new house has been added for azaleas; It is both handsome and use- ful, built to admit as much light as possible at back of and under the benches. W. M. Mention The Review when yon write. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiB'iiHuiiiiniiiiiniiiiiniiiHiiiHiiinii iiniiiHiinii Butted Glass. This Is no longer an experiment, It has come to stay. There are various ways of making Butted Roofs, but the best way is with the Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a roof that Is absolutely free from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned roof. But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for it is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap, knots and all other defects. Lockland Lumber Co. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. NEW LONDON, CONN. Trade has been very good here all through the season. There has been no abatement in the taste and demand for chrysanthemums; fair, full, medi- um sized fiowers suit our trade best. The Appledorn brothers have taken the greenhouses left by W. E. Pendle- ton when he went to the Klondike to hunt for gold. There is gold in small quantities in fiowers if we know how to take it out. J. S. ALBANY, N. Y. Jno. Dingwall reports a total failure with Semple's strain of aster. I have noted this elsewhere. Whilst asters generally were not nearly so good as usual, Semple's variety seems to have been the most unsatisfactory, coming both single, one-sided, blasrted and poor color. Queen of the Market was the best this season. One of the lar- gest stocks of bedding plants in Al- bany county is raised here. W. M. 36 The Weekly Florists* Review. DECEMBER 8, 1898. BALTIMORE. Robt. L. Graham is picking some fine violets, for whicli he has a good trade. Wm. Christie is interested in build- ing a fine two-story frame residence on the corner of one of his garden lots, where he pulled down one of his old glass houses, retaining the others, in the rear of his attractive residence building. Mrs. Thos. H. Patterson has just re- turned from visiting in central New York state, where the florists' pros- pects are good. Robt. Patterson is improving slowly. Isaac Moss is quite busy with his new Govanstown nursery, where he has built a fine new house for roses. Wm. Fraser is shipping some fine rubber plants to New York and Jersey. Says the local demand is good for palms and nursery stock, which he re- ceives daily from his Ruxton, Md., nursery, where he is growing roses and carnations. Samuel Feast & Sons have a fine display of cut blooms in their Charles street store. Halliday Brothers anticipate a good holiday trade for carnations and roses. Their greenhouses are kept in good order. Mrs. Mary J. Thomas says the de- mand is greater than the supply for violets on Charles street, and good carnations are not overplentiful. Edwin Seidewitz, president of the Baltimore Florists' Club, makes the meetings quite interesting by his abrupt questions encouraging the young members to study up horticul- ture. John Cook is bringing out a fine new pink rose which attracts the at- tention of the visiting florists. It is not named yet. Henry Eberhardt disposes of all he grows in the Lexington market, where his daughter, Miss Eberhardt, com- mands a good trade. Edward A. Montgomery, successor to Montgomery Bros., sells all he grows in the city markets; demand good. Mr. Richmond exhibits some fine roses in the Richmond market; also has . a good demand for carnations there. j. e. K. ADVERTISING RESULTS. Publisher Florists' Review: En- closed find page adv. for your issue of Dec. 8. The last adv. was a daisy. It brought returns from Maine to Cali- fornia, GEO. M. CARTER. Evergreen, Ala. MONSIEUR SANDER. From a veracious eastern daily pa- per we learn that Acalypha Sanderi was introduced by "Mr. Sander, a Frenchman and a member of the Le- gion of Honor." Monsieur Sander, we salute you! 600(000 feeV OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMSBICAN BEAUTIES. Give us a trial and convince yourself. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review PRICE LIST. CHICVGO, December 8. AMEBICAZr BEAVTT Extra long stem . . .per doz. $4.00 to $5.00 24-inch stem " 8.0O to 8.50 20 " " 2.50 15 " " 1.50 to 2.00 12 " " 1.25 8 " " 1.00 SKSTEOB per 100, $4.00 to 6.00 BBIDEBMAZD 4.00 to 6.00 BBIDE 4.00to 6.00 XAZSBBIH 4.00to 6.00 PEBI^E 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 ...per 100, $4.00 to ... " 4.00 to ,.. " 4.00 to ... •' 4.00 to ... " 3.00 to CABNATXOVB, com'n " 1.50 to fancy . " 8.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. when you wrlte^ Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Growers of />| IX Tl Aii/FDC and Dealers in \y\) I f LU TT LKo Qreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 .RANDOLPH ST. CM I CACO Mention The Review when you write. A. L iqANDALL Telephone || L^| wiiolesale FloNst 4 Washing'ton St., Chloag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Mention The Rcvtew when you wrtto. buccessor to Glover full Line of Wire Ue- signs and Sup- plies ne Of wire ue- -^h-mt w successo ■nd riorisU' >« / Winter &( s. B. Winter r^« 1l1...»n»«.1 f * 91 Raniln Write for Illustrated Catalosrue. 21 Randolph SL CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Qyt FlOWCrS Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. Mention The Review when jrou write. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. M»Tn Th» Ppvlffur wh»n vou ^^rite. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville, Mitchell Co , N. C. WHOLESALE FLORIST G. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florlstg' Review when you write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, 8T. IiOUZS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 3740 Olive Street, - - ST. X^OUIS, XO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwest. F. F. BENTHEV, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommieelon FLORISTS, 41 Randolph Street, CKZCAOO. ^^Consignments solicited. Mention Ploriets' Review when you write. Always Kention the.--. Ploriete* Review When Writing Advertisers. • -■' -*^ -t-*:- . .. iiirit 1^- I ^n ->''i-:',v' ''» '■ ■• •'V:.>'*^'-*'..;^'?- DECEMBER 8. 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 37 Wholesale rZh'^r^ ^^ . ^- Express 466. Cut Flowers.... —= AND FLORISTS' SIPPUES. 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL All Flowers in Season at Chicago Market Prices. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Decorative Stock, Palms and Ferns Per doz. Latania Borbonica, 4-in $3.00 4J^-in 4.00 " • 6-in 9.00 Kentias, 4 to 5-in $5.00 to 6.00 Phoenix Reclinata, 5-in 5.00 " Canariensis, 5-in 5.00 Seaforthia Elegans, 5-in., 50c each 5.00 6-in., 7Sc '• 7.00 Oreodoxa Rearia, 4-in., 4.5c " 5.01 Cham. HumiTis 5.00 Ficus Elastica, 4-in., 4Gc each 4.50 Cycas Revoluta, 4-in., 25c each. Asparagus P Nanus, 8-in., 10c each 1.00 4-in., 15c •• 1.50 Sword Ferns, 3-in., 50c per doz.; 4-in 1.00 Ad. Cuneatum, 8-in., per 100, $5.00 75 4-in 1.00 Selaginellas, E. and Martensii, 3-in., 8c each. .75 Cyperus Alt.. 4-in., $3.00 per 100. Send for List of FlorUts' Supplies. WIIiX^IAMS ft SONS CO., Batavia, 111. Mention The Review when you write. Areca Lutescens, COCOS WEDSEZiIAXrA. KSVTIA BEIiMOBBAVA, XiATANIA BOBBOVICA, FOR PRICES AND SIZES See Florists' Review, November 17th. page 660. JOSEPH HEAGOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Mention Florists' Review when you wrlt>». The Cottage Gardens, C. W. WABD, Manaffer. QLEENS, L. I. WHOLESALE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. Ardlsia Crenulata.... 4 to 5-in. pots, with berries, 25 cents. «. STEINMCTZ. • • • Ralsigh, N. C. Mention The Review when you write. SPBGIAU orrER of •fer#5 Urge ARECA LUTESCENS. ELEG.^NT SPECIMENS, and of such form and character that they can be recommended for any purpose. All have been grown "oool," and are tough and hard. Very bushy (several plants in a pot). The shorter plants are most bushy. 8-inch pots, standing i% to 4 feet $2.00 I 10-inch pots, standing 5^ to 6 feet $7.00 8 " "4 to4^ " 2.50 12 " " 5J^ to 6 '• 8.00 9 " " VAtoh " 3.00 12 " " 6 to 7 " 10.00 10 " " 454 to5 " 5.00 12 " " 6 to 8 " 12.00 10 " " 5 to5K " 6.00 I 12 " " 7 to8 " 15.00 For full Una of Palms, ate., sand for Wholosala Price List. CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. $10.00 per thousand. Special prices for large lots. J. M. THORBIRN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Mention Florists' Review when you write BIRCHIDS.... We are headquarters for imported and established Orchids of the finest qualitv. Also a complete line of material for Orchid culture. Lager & Hurrell, Pm;:^^."' summit, n. j. Mention Florists' Review when you write. OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK A SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. 'MIMS--Ss. Send for price list. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C. Mention The Review when you write. Get your order for ROSES, CAR- NATIONS, PAPER WHITES, ROMANS rHHRISTMAS for B^3 in early to Geo.A.Kuhl,Pekin, Mention The Review when you write. ^ I ,_.<-..^» 1,^^*,'. 4B'«..^h .^j.T. iiui.y.^ M 'a3^ a 38 The Weekly Florists* I^eview. DECEMBER 8. 1898. BUFFALO. Thanksgiving Trad*. We had a touch of winter to accom- pany Thanksgiving, which did not hurt business even if it did compel us to bring out our closed wagons, boxes, wraps, etc., for safe delivery. The gen- eral report is that it was a good Thanksgiving, perhaps the best we have ever seen. This festival, which it now can be called, is gradually growing both in general observance among business men as well as the more luxurious class, and the call for cut flowers on that occasion is most certainly on the increase. Violets, Beauties, roses and first-class chrysan- themums were in most demand. It may be said that the business of that day was just about what it should be every day ot the year to keep up the many expensive stores and still more numerous retail establishments of this overgrown, spread-out, overrated, well paved, residential, conservative, slow, sleepy town. Notes. There Is a glimmer of hope that bus- iness will be fairly good; everything helps. Just at present there is a goodly sum spent for flowers for the funeral of Mr. William Sheehan, fath- er of ex-Governor William Sheehan and Mr. John Sheehan, ex-police com- missioner of New York City. These illustrious young men were born and raised In our city, and with no silver spoons between their lips. Such are the possibilities of this great coun- try. Mr. John E. Hinman, of Elk street, died last week a much respected man. He had but recently joined the ranks of the florists, being for many years previously in our educational depart- ment. We notice In the trade journals (none In particular nor none excepted) an occasional elaborate account of Mr. So and go's chrysanthemum exhibi- tion, given, of course, in their own store. This I believe Is hardly right and of little Interest to the general reader. These advertising schemes are usually given by the man who is best able to help out a public exhibition which Is a benefit to all, but their own individual show Is of much more ben- efit to them. Department Stores and other large concerns have frequent so- called openings to attract people to their stores, and they get voluminous notice in the local papers describing the beauty and magnificence of their "opening," but they would not get a line if they were not handsome custo- mers to these papers as advertisers. A fiorlst who wants to get ahead of his local competitors has a perfect right to do the same, and If he is a patron of the press of his city he will get no doubt an elaborate and ridiculous ac- count of his exhibition. Where "every lady receives a rosebud," etc., but this Is of no Interest to the readers of a trade paper and should be discouraged. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTFES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, BKalds and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. PRICE LIST. Chicago, Am, Beauty, extra " long stem " 24-in. stem 20-in. '• 15-in. " 12-in. " 8-in. " Meteor per 100, Bridesmaid Bride " Kaiserin Perle " Carnations, common. " " fancy " All other stock at lowest m No charge for packing. Dec. 8. Per doz. $4.00 to $5.oa 3.00 to S.&O 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.25 1.00 $t.00 to $6.00 4.00 to 6.0O 4.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 arket prices.. e.OO' 6.00 4.00' 2.00- Mention The Review when you write. ...KELSEY'S BRILLIANT SOLTHERN... GALAX LEAVES and LEICOTHOE SPRAYS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS. Introduced by Harlan P. Kelsey. Nothing Else will Take Their Place. Can be had of all leading wholesale florists who are supplied by me, or write or wire me direct. Be sure to ask If they are KELSEY '5, and so zet the fin- est colored and firmest Leaves. Used out of original cases— no renandhng. For all the finest floral decorations. Notlnng equals Galax for wreaths, crosses and all funeral designs, as they remain perfectly fre^h outside without care. Use the small green leaves with violets. Noihing else so cheap, lastmg, beautifuV and easily handled. Remember the long, wiry stems. In early December and during the winter I will have a large supply in Boston di- rect from my Highlands Nursery in the Carolina mountains placed m Cold Storage, packed m original cases as below, and can ship promptly from Boston on order by mail or wire. I reserve right to ship from either Boston or N. C, unless ordered to contrary. rkrka/>a-r> QALAX, large or small, either color, per looo, $1.25; 5000 or PKII rNl more at $1.00 per M. Terms Cash. ■ imiVyl-O* LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, per 100, $1.00: per loooo, $8.00. Case A— 5,000 Galax, assorted sizes and colors. Case E— 5,000 Galax, small Bronze Case B — Same as A, with 200 Sprays. Case H — 5,000 Galax, large Green Case C— io,coo Galax, assorted sizes and colors. Case I —5,000 Galax, small Green Case D— 5,000 Galax, large Bronze. CaseL— 500 Leucothoe Sprays Order cases by letter or larger quantities by thousands. Cases A ($5) and B ( $7 ) are very popular. Try one or more for sample. Large orders may be shipped by freip:ht at a great saving if time permits, direct from my Highlands Nursery. Be explicit in shipping directions, or my best discretion is used. Telegraph orders save time. Large orders may be shipped direct from my Highlands Nursery. Address Telegrams and Letters to the Introducer, Long Distance Telephone. HARLAN P. KELSEY, Proprietor Highlands Nursery in North Carolina. lioe Tremont Bldfir., BOBTOH, MASS. Orders should be placed now for Xmas. Ask for Samples. Mention The Review when you write. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for Clroalar. J. L«. DILLvOM, BlOOmsbUP^, Pa Mention The Review when you write. Ho Hnat or Kildew. Packed l^icrLt and Satlafaction Onaranteed. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The following new carnations have been registered since last report: By W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Pa. DUKE OF YOR K.— White, very slightly penciled with light pink. Large, perfectly formed flowers. Stems long and very stiff. Does not burst the calyx. Plants very bushy, large and healthy; grows strong in the field; comes in bloom early and flowers continuously. LIBERTY.— Dark pink, rather bor- dering on red; bright and bril- liant. Not extra large, but of good size, and does not burst the calyx. Flowers early, freely and continu- ously. Good stem, but not so tall in growth as some of the larger kinds. Plant vigorous, healthy and bushy. ALBERT M. HERR, Sec'y. Lancaster, Pa. DECEMBER 8, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 39 ^♦♦ifc^ifc^^^ ^4 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Beauties, long per doz., $3.00 to $4.00 medium " 2.00 to 8.00 short " l.OJto 2.00 Brides, Maids. Meteor. ..per 100, 3.00 to 5.00 Kaiserin, La France.... " 3.00 to 5.00 Perle " 3.00 to 4.00 Roses, our selection " 3;00 to 4.00 CARNATIOIIS. Fancy Stock per 100, $1.50 to $2.00 Ordinary Stock " 1.00 to 1.50 CHRVSKNTHEMUMS. Fancy Varieties per 100, $15.00 to $25.00 Medium Stock ' 8.00 to 12.00 CommonStock " 4.00to 6.00 NHSCELLRNEOUS STOCK.^ Violets perlOO, .75 to 1.50 Valley " 4.00 to 5.00 ORCHIDS. Cattleyas per doz., $6.00 Cypripediums " 2.(0 Assorted Orchids box, 10.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. GIVE US YOUR XMAS ORDER EARLY. Decorative Stock. Wild Smilax, parlor brand $3.75 " medium case 5.50 '■ large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus per doz., 6.00 string 50 Smilax per doz., $1.00 to 1.50 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz. , 1.00 We carry a good stock ol above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Cyclamen Plants. Fine plants for Xmas trade. Good assortment colors, well flowered. Positively none better. Shipped direct from Greenhouses by express only. 1,000 5-inch pots per 100, $25.00 500 6 " " 50.00 XMAS STOCK. ORDER NOW and secure your supply early. Holly and Green. We will meet the quotations of any reputable Western House. We have fresh goods of the following and are ready to fill your orders : CAPE FLOWERS, IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS, VASES, RIBBONS, WHEAT SHEAVES, DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS, VIOLET TIN FOIL, CHENILLE. Rattan and Wire Rings for Holly Wreaths Store open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundays and Holidays, 7:00 A. M. to Noon. All orders packea with the greatest of care and shipped on time. I" I- I- VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON, TcL Main 1129. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. M«nUoo Th« Review when jron write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Wholesale Florists Consiirninents Solicited. Special Attention Qiven to Shipping Orders. Mention Fkitiats' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. 11 West 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention Tti» R»v1»w when vow writ*. ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers In FlOfiStS' SUPpllOS Special facilities for shipping south. LJneaualed returns for good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky, Mention The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG, Pres. Growers of QUT FLOWERS >t Wholesale. Regular shipping: orders gpven special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses: Pleasant Hill, Mo. HARDY FERNS. WABBAVTED FXBBT QUAZ.XTY. Special attention paid to anpplylngr Whole- sale Dealers. Write for prices. ALSO DEALER IN BOUQUET 6REEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES, Etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. ^r* Oldest, largest and most reliable dealer in the United States. Mention The Review when you write. FAMCY DAGGER HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Ploriete And Florlete' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS-OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box, K)3. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. 3-in. pots, $20.00 per 100;4in. pc $35.00 per 100. pots, Adiantum Farleyense, nVOI AUCUQ assorted, best, S-in., . U I ULAIUCHO) $0.00 per 100. SAMUEb MURRAY, Successor to Probst Bros. Floral Co., 1017 Broadway, - XAHSAS CXTT, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHlJLTHEIS.fs*:.^'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas feather), also Pull and con- Line of Other PlowerinK Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Mention Florlete' Review when you write. NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA. N. nibi^DRS, Box 660. BAITS ZSZ^AVD, XXiI> Mention The Review when you write. Fine, Strongf, 35^ inch plants, $7.50 per 100. 4-inch plants, $15.00 per 100. Cash with order. ^^.'saii.. 40 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 8, 1898. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, --wholesale nj^ ««^ ORCHIDS. We can now supply CATTLEYAS, DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM, CYPRIPEDIUMS, Etc., ' ■ • edSti of Selected Stock, at short notice. A constant supply of SELECT VALLiEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Florlntii' Review when you write WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. ...bIMITED... 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance Phone 2157. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Write for Price list. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Review when you write. PHILADELPHIA. In last week's notes it should have read: "The wholesalers suffered — the retailers much more." And the price of chrysanthemums should have been "$1.25 to $1.50 a dozen," not "$4.25 to t7.50." The last sentence (from Abra- ham Lincoln) should have been in quotation marks. At the meeting of the Florists' Club on Dec. 6 a very interesting paper on "Farmers' Institutes" was read by Mr. O. C. Watson. He thought these "Peri- patetic agricultural schools" were do- ing a splendid work for the farmer, and that as horticulture was included those in the trade could derive a con- siderable benefit from them if proper steps were taken. They are maintained by the State Board of Agriculture, and he told of the great amount of work that had been accomplished with a yearly appropriation of only $12,500 by the state of Pennsylvania. He announced that one of these In- stitute meetings would be held in Hor- ticultural Hall, this city, Jan. 17 next, and gave the program so far as al- ready adopted. He hoped there would be a large attendance and that the flor- ists and gardeners would take full ad- vantage of the opportunity afforded them. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Vork of the Committees, Dec. 3. NEfW YORK, N. Y.— Hewey A. Mo- latsch, Brooklyn, N. Y., exhibited J. M. Keller. Clear, bright yellow Japanese. Scored commercial scale 87 points. CHICAGO, ILL.— Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich., exhibited Stelleta. Yellow Reflexed Japanese. Scored com- mercial scale 93 points. ELMER D. SMITH, Sec'y. BEAVER FALLS, PA.— Henry W. Beecher Lloyd will soon open a cut flower store here. Per 100 14 DAYS ONLY. 5,000 Geraniums — Hermine. La Favorite, 2}i-m $1.75 10,000 Geraniums— 40 varieties, up to date, our selection, 2J^-in 1.75 5,000 Geraniums— Mme. Salleroi. 2%-ia 2.00 1,000 Velvet Plant, big seller, 25i-in 3.00 5,000 Iresines, red and yellow, for canna borders, 2H-in 1.75 5,000 Heliotropes, 3 fine bloomers, 25i-in . . . 2.00 5,000 Feverfew — Little Gem, extra strong, 2ii-ia 1.75 5,000 Begonias, flowering 16 varieties, 2K-in. 1.75 1.000 Begonias, " 6 " 3J^ " 2.50 l,tOO Cinerarias, 2K-in 2.00 3,000 Ivy Geraniums, mixed, 2}i-in 1.50 The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Mention Floriata' Review when you write. Headquarters for WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WM. r. KASTING, F. STOKES, ngr. *^V* ESTABLISHED 444 Sixth Ave , PIHSBURG.PA. GOOD Long Distance 'Phone 2985 H^ wVJcA^'« S Roses. Carnations and all kinds iK^.iY ,r^y^r '^ seasonable flowers. Orders NEW YORK punctually filled within ** *^*-* shortest notice INDUCE YOU snoriesi nouce TO GIVE US ^'V'?** .'jy?""!* ^^'^ ^" A F.\IR TRIAL I'/nds of Wir* Dasigns always in stock. Consignments of good stock solicited. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 • 412 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morning at A o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .\dvertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secrctarv. Mention The Review, when you write. CANADIAN EXCURSIONS. VIAJHE WABASH ROAD. On December 16, M and 18, the Wabash will sell excursion tickets from Chicago to all principal points in Ginada at one fare for the rotma trip^ good going on these dates, and good returning until Tantjary 7 1899, inclu- sive. Three daily trains. Free reclining chair cars. "Write for time tables, rates and full particulars. F. A. Palmer. A.G.P. A.. Wabash Ticket Office. 97 Adams Street, Chicago. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and 'all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, *a"'p,» 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Desiarns. Mention FloriBta' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONC. Consiffnments of Choice 5tock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or> ders at short notice. Mention Florists' Review when you write. EDWARD REID, Lo„Q Wholesale DISTANCE PlOPif^t.. PHONE. ■ *^* ■»«»» 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mtvntlon The Review when you write. fl. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE L.ARG&8T .^^ 8UPPUY HOUSE II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on application. For the trade only. 60 to 66 N. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. PANSIES Worth Raising. I miUILU The finest S««d as usual, )1.00 per package 3-16 oz. No more Plants before December 1, except transplanted blooming stock at $10.00 per 1000, F. O. B. express. Cash with Order. C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. • fltways mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. \ r"'*s7?li?%T»r" DECEMBER 8, 1898. The Weekly Rorists^ Review, u HINT'S WEEKLY QUOTATIONS Taking effect Monday, Dec. 12, 1898. Subjaot to Chan|« Without Notieo. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. ROSKS. Good stock sc Beauties, lone " medium arce. .per doz. per 100, l( li tt , $8.00-4.00 2.00-3.00 " short Brides Kaiserin 100-1.50 4.00-6.00 4.00-6. CO Maids Meteors Perles Our selection 4.0O-6.00 4.00-6.00 2.00-4.00 2.00-4.00 HOLLY AND GREEN. We are now booking orders for the above. We guarantee the quality. E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CARNATIONS. Fancy per 100, $8.C0— 4.00 Selected Stock " 1.50—2.00 Good " 1.00-1.50 GREENS. Asparagus per string, .50 Forn«— Adiantum per 100, 1.00 Common Fancy .. .per 1,000, 1.50 Smilax perdoz., 1.25^-1.50 Wild Smiiax, in stook. Large case )8.00 Medium 5.50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Galax Loaves, green, bronze, $1.50 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS. Callas per doz., l.iK)— 2.0O Valley per 100, 4.0C— 5.00 Ivy Leaves (oiled) " .60 Alyssum " .15 Violets " 1.2.5—2.00 Romans, Paper Whites " 4.00 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i.ooo to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited, ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Review when you write. fiERANiUIIS ^ ^ ^^^^' Marvel, and other wkiinniwHitfi standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. S.Tc^sl'te^i^^ BOUGAINVILLEA. i^ll%SlA''' *-'-»^ CARNATIONS ail sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mick. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Mention Florists' Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Pandanus Veitchii. For sizes and prices see " Review " of November 24th, page 690. John Welsh Young, • Bermantown, Pa. UPSAL STATION PENNA R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIIIOE PLANTS. Largest stock in .America. BZEBHBCKT k SOV, Hew SochelH," N. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. TROY, N. Y. G. T. Sambrook & Son possess one of the snuggest ranges of houses and most handsome stores in the Oity of the Trojans. Cleaner stock it would be hard to find. Mr. S., Jr., was a pu- pil of Mr. L. Menand for many years and the result is seen here. W. M. E.G. Hill&Co. Wholesale Floriete, RICHMOND, - INDIANA. Mention The Review when you wrtf. DUBUQUE, lA. Trade in plants is slow, cut flowers are in fair demand. Market garden- ers are injuring plant sales by unload- ing big lots of plants on the markeit. The palm swindler has been here, but failed to work his little game this time. He ordered a load of palms from W. A. Harkett, to be delivered at the residence of a well known cit- izen. While the plants were being delivered the hired man appeared on the scene and brought to light the fact that the plants had not been or- dered. While the hired man and his mistress were in consultation the swindler disappeared. The police have his description. G. A. H. 1 42 TheWcddy Florists' Review^ DECEMBER 8, 1898. WASHINGTON. Thanksgiving Trade* Snow, wind and rain proved a great drawback for Tlianksgiving day. Roses and cut mums were very plentiful. In spite of bad weather everybody did fairly well. Roses brought $6 to $8; carnations, $2, and poor at that; vio- lets, |1; mums, all varieties, $6 to 412.50. Owing to so much rainy, snowy weatlier since the holiday stock is coming in very p6or anft tne demand has kept pace with the weather. From all indications mums will be plentiful until Christmas; Major Bon- nafEons are seen in abundance at pres- ent writing. J. H. Small & Son have used several thousand of this beautiful variety the past two weeks for recep- tion work. John Robertson, our young Connect- icut avenue florist, has bought the en- tire estate of the late John Robinson, four miles out of the city. The estab- lishment Includes the handsome resi- dence, Carnegie horses and house fur- niture, as well as four houses stocked with roses and orchids; also several hundred frames of violets, all In fine condition. He has the best wishes of the fraternity for his success J. D. Davidson was recently pre- sented with a bouncing boy. Visitors: A. Nelson, of F. R. Pierson Co.; Mr. Ford, of A. Hermann & Co. F. H. KRAMER. WORCESTER, MASS. The severe weather of the past week has interfered seriously with business, but violets and carnations being In short supply there was not so much fault found. Prices are having an upward ten- dency, especially on the new varieties of carnations. Fisher & Son have had an unusually busy time on funeral work. H. F. Llttlefleld has put in 150,000 cuttings of the new varieties of last season's carnations. The Worcester County Market Gar- deners' Association has voted to in- vite the florists to join the association and to make It a joint organization to promote the Interests of both branches. H. R. Kinney of this city Is secretary of the association. BAY STATE. WEaLrLSVILLE, 0.— W. A. Herbert lias remodeled his houses and added 1,000 feet of new glass, giving him a total of over 7,000 feet. SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.— John F. Rupp found his home chrysanthemum show a decided success In bringing many visitors who made purchases of all kinds of stock. He presented a large blooming plant to each of the market tbey have no eqaal and realize enormous prices at Easter. Also the following forcing stock In sound condition at the following low prices to clear : Per 100 Per 1000 SIR WATKIN $2.00 $17.00 EMPEROR : 2.50 20.00 EMPRESS 2.00 17.00 BARRI CONSPICUUS 1.75 15.00 •GOLDEN SPUR 1.75 1,5.00 All full Sized bulbs and true to name. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. 10 per cent, off orders n,000 .ind upwards. K. U. B. LlTerpool. No otiarge for pack >-ge A. XVZOKT, Daffodil SpeoiaUst, 13 A ClanbraBSil St., DITBIiZN, Ireland. Mention Florlata* Review when you write. CARNATIONS. K. WSBEB ft SONS, - OAZIiASB, MB. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. Bridesmaids, Brides and American Beauties are bein^ successfully and profitably ^rown with use of JADOO FIBRE for mulching and JADOO LIQUID for watering (twice a week.) ^^ Try them and be astonished. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, PA. All PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID. Mention The Review when jrou write. *^^0:^ CHRYSAINTHEMUM LITTLE CHRIS. New Free- Flowering Dwarf Chrysanthemum "Little Chris" Plants from 3-in. pots, 35cts. each, 3 for $1.00; 4-in., 50 cts. each, )5.00 a dozen. W. T. Bell & I Sons, S Franklin, Pa.j « - POSTAGE ON CUT FLOWERS. What is the proper rate of postage on cut flowers. The P. O. here has been charging the rate for merchan- dise and I am of the opinion it should be only half rate, the same as plants. J. C. F. 00. The raJte is one cent per ounce or fraction thereof. Following is the rul- ing by the postal department: "By the act approved July 24, 1888, the postage on seeds, cuttings, roots, cions and plants is at the rate of one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof. Dried plants, fruits and cut flowers are subject to the rate of one cent i)er ounce." 100^ Profit For You and entire satisfaction for your customers. Wliat more does anybody want ? WALKER'S PLANT FOOD ABSOLUTELY ODOBLEB8 is an ideal food for house plants. Send for free literature and price lists. FLOWER arv PUNT rOOO CO.. Rochester, N. Y. Mention The Review when zou write. 44 The Weekly Florists' Review^ DECEMBER 8. 1898. CLEVELAND. The Market. Business is still improving. Ros«s sell from |2 to $6. Carnations are scarce and readily bring $1.50 and $2 for select. Mums are a thing of the past. Romans are held at $2 and $3; paper whites, $3. Harrisii lilies are displayed in some of the windows; re- tail price, $4 per dozen. Good Beauties are scarce and bring $7 per dozen. Notes. J. M. Gasser had a handsome win- dow decoration this week; a large mirror, draped with portieres made of log moss, the entire window carpeted with same. At one side was an old moss-covered log, at the other a three- paneled moss screen imbedded with cypripediums. Smith & Fetters had a window of cacti in bloom, which attracted much attention. Recent visitors were Martin Reu- fcauf and Mr. A. Heitzer, of Massillon, Ohio. The bowling Club met after the ad- journment of the Florist Club Monday evening, at which the following scores were made: James Eadle 122 129 149 C. H. Cushman 134 133 143 H. Hart 84 93 James Wilson 151 134 197 Chas. Graham 99 101 95 Henry Kuz 167 143 161 A. Graham 106 140 129 S. M. Pentecost 125 160 124 A. Stephan 126 159 142 A. Hart 134 106 157 The committee on badges decided on two gold badges, one for the highest individual and one for the highest av- erage score for the month. O. A. C. O. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Ferns to the right of us, ferns to the left of us, ferns all around us, is what we see at Fred C. Becker's, and the end is not yet. With the tens of thou- sands dispersed to the four comers of this vast territory, including Canada, he has order books ahead which are filled as the stock is fit. W. A. Bock has embarked more heavily than usual in the Boston fern and reports big sales for his excellent Btock. W. E. Doyle has several houses filled with handsome specimens which as hero grown cannot fail to take. Mr. Murphy tells me the out of town or- ders for larger sizes are more numer- ous this fall than heretofore. Jas. Quinn devoted an additional house to it and is well satisfied with results. Much of his stock of this pop- ular fern is made up to order. W. M. AN EXPERT PROPAGATOR. A fiorist tells us an amusing story of a man new to the business who begged some tuberose tops to propa- gate from. The Harrisii Disease can be pfevented by immersing the bulbs for S nours in a half solution of.. ..Kraft's Plant Tonic. 99% This has been conclusively pr_oven_by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also ■ "IsKarf plant. kills Kard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bufir, and other insect pests without injury to the A trial of a 'i-Vcent bottle will convince you that a really remarkable insecticide has been discovered. Send for circular. I Kraft Plant tonic Co., -^Rockford, III. r ^TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT'%. Mention The Review when you write. Delaware Holly of the Best Grade........ from the Swamps, ^ ~ with Bright Green Foliage and well_Berried Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward freshly packed at the proper time. For prices and terras, address — ALEX. PULLEN, ^ ^ Milford, Delaware. :::^ milford nurseries. Mention FlorintB' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE HOLLAND Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus, Freesias, etc. JAPAN CHINA Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. Crop short. Chinese Secred Lilies. _ Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, etc. On hand -. — Extra selected Illy of the Valley, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Arauoarlas. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by P. W. O. SCHMIT2. - - JERSEY CITY, IN. J. Mention The Review when you write. SPRINGFIELD NEWJERSEY F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Browers TREES and PUNTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you write. Rooted Cuttings. Per 100. Per _ 1000. Coleus, 12 varieties $.60 $5.00 Ageratum, Princess Pauline 1.25 10.00 Petunias, double, 7 varieties 1.50 12.50 Alvssum, Little Gem 1.00 8.00 Salvia Splendens 75 6.00 50 at 100 rate, 500 at 1,000 rate. Express paid. E. H. SMITH, MACOMB. ILL Mention Florl«te' Review when you write. Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. .— FORT WAYNE. IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | NITGMirNGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. (iKr.t.NMOl M. fJl II.DINti, VENTILATING APPARATUS nOF VWFIR BOinKS. I'llMS \NI) SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE Mention Floriets* Review wbeo jou write. /m^m^iil^.fjj>>.!tf,'^mm^r'^^!ffii\f^M!,yc:^ t)ftCfiM]6Ell i. 1^. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 45 GEO. WITTBOL.D, Established 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136. Grower and Importer of Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stQck we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Doz. Auracaria Excelsa, from tf-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 $18.00 " 7 " '• ^' 2.00 24.00 " 8 " " " 3.50 40.00 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 2.00 '^ 5 " '• 25 8.00 6 " " 50 6.00 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 S " " 1.00 4 " " 1.50 Dracaena f ragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots 50 5.00 Pandanus utilis, " " " 5 '^ 50 5.00 Veitchii, 7 " 2.00 24.00 Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots 1.00 4 " 1.50 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots 1.25 Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 " 1.00 5 " 1.50 Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots 1,50 Martensii, " " 4 " 1.50 PALMS. Measurements i, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. VARIETIES. Size Height Char. , PRICE- -^ Pot. Inches. Leaves. Each. Doz. Areca Lutescens . . 5-in. 22-28 6-10 $0.50 $ 5.00 it t» . .6-in. 24-28 8-10 .75 9.00 It 11 . .8-in. 40-50 15-20 2.50 30.00 Cocos Weddeliana . .8-in. 10-14 4- 6 .25 2.50 Kentia Belmoreana . 6-in. 24-26 5- 7 1.50 18.00 tt a ..8-in. 86-40 4-6 2.50 80.00 " Forsteriana ..6-in. 82-86 3- 5 1.25 15.00 Latania Borbonica . .4-in. 14-18 2- 3 .25 3.00 a 41 . .6-in. 20-24 5- 6 .75 9.00 it 11 . .8-in. 24-30 5-6 1.50 18.00 tt (4 . .»-in. 84-86 7-8 2.50 30.00 Phoenix reclinata ..5-in. 18-20 4- 5 .50 5.00 canariensis ..6-in. 22-20 5- 6 .75 9.00 4t 44 . . 7-in. 26-30 8-10 l.OO 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. FERNS. Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Varieties. Size Pot. Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. Doz. 8.00 Per 100 25.00 Adiantum cuneatum... ..-. 2-in. $0.50 $4.00 exaltata 4-in. 1.50 12.00 li (i . . . 8-in. 1.00 8.00 5-in. 2.00 16.00 11 tt ... 5-in. 2.00 16.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 Cyrtomium falcatum.. ... 8-in. 1.00 8.00 $2.50 each. " Philipensis.. 4-in. Lomaria gibba ... 8-in. 1.00 8.00 1.50 12.00 . . . 4-in. 1.50 12.00 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 4.00 Nephrolepis pectinata. . . 4-in. 1.50 12.(0 " serrulata 2-in. .50 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering same at $1.00 per 100 yards. Mention The Review when you write. Grandillora Cape Jessamine. (dardcnia Fortuneii.) Propagated and sold by us under above local name to over 2,000 customers in this country in past five years. (Bloom is from one-third to one- naif larger than Gardenia Florida.) Stocky Plants. '^ %%'lS\^^'' "" ''' 2^ to 4 feet, $1.25 per 10 ; $9.00 per 100. Prompt filling of orders guaranteed as long as this Adv. continues to appear. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. Mention Floriats' Raview when you write. New Mammoth Verbenas In this specialty we challeng:e the world. For variety of colors, shades and markingfs, clean, healthful, vigor- ous plants they can not be surpassed. I'his stock will sell at sigfht and make you money. Growing; large quan- tities, we are prepared to fill orders promptly the day re- ceived. Our two-inch and two and a half inch pot plants are fine and full of cuttings ; price, $2 per loo. Strong rooted cuttings. 60c per loo, $5 per i,ooo, Dblivrkbd to any part of the United States or Canada. Place your orders early. Write for our descriptive circular. Terms : strictly cash with order. SOUTH SIDE aORAL CO., Springrield, III. Mention Florists' ReTlew when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD. N.J. Representative Wholesale Grower In France, Belffiuni and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. .. , Floral Calendars. ARK NOW RKIIDV Original, Flowery, Artistic, Handsome and Low Priced. Somathing oustomsrs will appraelat*. THREE SRIMPLES, I2e in stamps. Eight for 20o. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO. Mention The Review when you writ» REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers in HHH*mmFLORISTS' a SLPPLIES Mention Floilati^ Rartew whtn roa wrtta. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. ICantlon Hi* Raivlew when roa write. A No. 1 STOCK. PerlOO 1.000 Cinerarias 'iH-ia. $2.00 2,000 Geraniums— Hermine " 1.7,1 2,000 " White Swan " 1.75 2,000 " La Favorite " 1.75 3,000 " Mme. Salleroi " 2.00 1,000 Velvet Plant, good retailer ' 8.00 500 New Coleus— Brownie '• 6.00 5,0 0 Feverfew— Little Gem, stroiig.. . " 1.75 2,000 Heliotropes-White Lady, C^ar, and Albert Dix " 2.00 2,000 Ivy Geraniums, mixed " 1..50 5,000 Geraniums, named, W varieties, our selection " 1.75 2,000 Begonias— Sandersoni, strong... " 1.7.5 1,000 " •' " ...3M-in. 2.50 5,000 Iresines, yellow and red, for canna borders, 2M-in 1.75 Five plants at 100 rates. Terms cash. A. MITTING, MORRIS, ILL. Mention Flori»t»' Review when you write. ' ITnatoTHE MOON Company For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogne Free, THE WM. H. MOON CO., ^^ Merrlsvlll*. Pa. Mention Flori«t»' Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, KBBBAOBOUB PZSBWXAZitt. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies. Pyrethrums. Poppies, etc. wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, fhe Leading csT«DLi8HCDia84. ^tow Ea«l«Ml NartervMn. READING. MAS& Maatloa TIm Rartaw 46 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 8, 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISEJIS. American Jadoo Co.. 43 Ameiican Rose Co.. 37 Amling, E. C 84 J. Atlee & 44 Baker, W Ball. C. D Bassett& Washburn 86 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co 40 Bell. W.T.& Sons.. 43 Benson, C. W 4.') Benthey&Co 86 Bobbmk.L.C 45 Braeue, L. B : 89 Bualong, T. A Burpee, W. Co Carter, G. M 47 Chicago Wrecking Co 46 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 39 Cottasre Gardens .... 87 Cut Flower Exchange 40 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 48 Dillon.J.L 38 Domer, F. & Sons Co 41 Dreer, H. A 34 Elliott, W.H 42 Ellis & Pollworth ... 85 Ellison &Tesson.... 36 Erringer, J. W 46 Esler. John G. Secy . 48 F. & F. Nurseries.. . 44 Flower City Plant Food Co 43 Gibbons, H.W 46 Giblin& Co 48 Greene & Underbill.. 42 Hancock, Geo. & Son ., 37 Heacock, Jos 37 Herr, Albert M 41 Herr.D. K 42 Hill.E. G. &Co 41 Kilmers, H 39 Hitcbings&Co .. .41 46 '18 Hoiton&HunkelCo. 39 Hunt, E. H 41 iacobs, S. &Sons... 48 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 45 Lasting. W.F 40 Keenan's Seed Store. 46 Kelsey. H. P 38 Kellogg, Geo. M 39 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 48 Kennicott Bros. Co. 37 Knight. A 43 Kraft Plant Tonic ... 44 Kroescbell Bros. Co. 48 Kuehn. C.A 36 Kuhl. Geo. A 37 Lager & Hurrell .... 37 Legenfelder, C 42 Lehman Bros 46 Lockland Lumber Co 35-48 LongD. B 45 Lord & Burnham Co 48 Louisville Exchange 89 Lynch. W. E 36 Manning J. W 45 Mitting, A 45 Model Plant Stake Co. 42 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 46 Moon Co., W.H .... 45 Morris Floral Co 40 Morrison, A 46 Murray, S 89 Pennock.S.S 40 Pierce. Butler & Pierce 48 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 40 Pullen. Alex 44 Quaker City Machine Works 48 Randall, A. L 86 Reed & Keller 45 Regan Pt'g House... 46 Raid, Edw 40 Reinberg Bros 86 Rice, M.&Co 41 Ricksecker, Chas ... 36 Rudolph, Max 39 St. Louis Cut Flower Co Schmitz. F. W. O.... Schultbeis, A Siebrecbt & Son Smith, N. &Son 41 Smith, W.C 40 Smith, E. H U Soltau, C. &Co 40 South Side Floral Co. 45 Steinmetz. H 37 Thorbum.J. M.&Co. 37 Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson 89 Vesey, W. J. Sec'y.. 44 WabashRy 40 Weber &Sons 43 Welch Bros 33 Wietor Bros 38 Williams & Son Co.. 37 Winter, S.B 86 Wittbold. Geo 45 Wors, C. W 36 Young. John Welsh. 41 Zeese & Co 46 36 44 89 41 KEWANEB, ILL. — A large number of visitors attended the chrysanthe- mum show at the greenhouses of Ham- ilton & Plummer and the display was warmly praised by the local press. SANTA CRUZ, CAL.— At the annual chrysanthemum show of the Santa Cruz Floral Society a feature was a floral Ferris wheel ten feet in diameter kept in motion by an electric motor. TRT AN ADV. in the Review If you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. CATAlDGUt 5Wr .MtntHANDM PRIL_. rGALVANIZaWIRE- too POUND (K)LL5-3nORfT LENGTMS RUM FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL too POUNDS ♦1.15. AHYGAU6E i^F(t»ICA0O. " . w- ChicaciO- PRE5S r- (^A TA loc U ^%i^ ^lOHN U) -^^ ^^Description JfJONINGERKO. wkw\w^mik(hlCAOO. ...THIS IS IT... cK-^J>S>^SSi;}JJ^^^K>K-J^^ Seven years in the lead and still there. ^^SS5:-J5^^SS5>^ :*^5sg :^Sl::-^^3^5Si;:.$s CARTER'S... We never disappoint. XMAS GREENS. arter's Wild Smilax, THE MOST POPIUR DECORATIVE USED.; She IS in some swell decoration every day and Sunday too. Carter's Smilax is packed only in three sizes. Our No. % cases, contents of same will cover 600 square feet of wall space, weight 50 lbs., price $8.00. No. 2 cases will cover 400 square feet, weight 35 lbs., price $5.50. No. 3 cases, the Parlor Brand, will cover 200 square feet, weight 25 lbs., price $3. 75. HOLLY, 16 cubic feet cases, delivered by express, fresh from the trees, per case, $5.00. Ghamaerop Palm l>eave$, These beautii'ul leaves are as grraceful as your Latanias. Tliey will uot wilt in decorations. Cut with a long stem, $3.00 per (00. Cut Sabal Palm Leaves, the steam heated room kind, keeping qualities a close second to the Prepared Palms, $4.00 per 100. CM AM ABROP GROWING. We can furnish any quantity, any size, from 3 to5 feet high, 4 to (0 leaves, per dozen, $3.50. nOODLvE' PINoS, our ** Superb Brand,** is still on the increase, per dozen, $3.00. OUB AGENTS ; HARRY A. BUNYARD, 53 W. 28th Street, New York, N. Y. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, 67 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. SAM'L S. PENNOCK, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. E. A. SEIDEWITZ, 36 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Md. E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida Street, Milwaukee, Wis. ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO., 1322 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. A. TILTON & SON, 85 Woodlawn Avenufe, Cleveland, Ohio. HUNTINGTON & PAGE, 136-138 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, Ind. • Can furnish Stock promptly or will be sent. Express Charges paid, when cash accompanies order to GEO. M. CARTER, - ■ Evergreen, Ala., U. S. A. 47 48 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 8. 1898. KROESCHELL BROS CO. ZMTCtOVSD Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 ErioSt., CHICAGO. 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The maidenhair family includes a wonderful variety in both size and form, and a collection embracing all inches in length and the fronds very compact and closely clothed with small pinnae. In fact the growth in small plants is so close and overlap- ping that the foliage is quite subject Adiantum LegrandL the distinct forms grown into speci- mens would occupy a very large house. The variety we now illustrate be- longs to the dwarf section, the stipes or stems being usually but a few to damping off unless the house in which it is grown is kept well venti- lated. Regarding the origin of this fern but little is known, and it seems prob- able that it is a seedling variation from Adiantum Pecottii, which it very much resembles, the chief distinction apparently being found in the longer leaf stems of A. Legrandi, while both varieties present the same dark gn'een color of the foliage. As a trade f^rn A. Legrandi has not become promi- nent, and as a matter of fact it is less frequently seen in trade collections now than it was a few years ago, the demand in this line being confined to ferns that are more sturdy and less brittle. The culture of A. Legrandi presents no special difficulty, apart from the liability to damping that has already been alluded to, and by keeping the water oft the foliage and giving free ventilation, the trouble from this cause may be reduced greatly. In getting up specimens of these small growing adiantums for exhibi- tion purposes, it is a good plan to group several young plants in a pan about 10 inches in diameter, and a shapely plant may thus be formed in a few months by treating them in the same manner as one would A, cunea- tum for a similar purpose. W. H. TAPLIN. PROPAGATING HARDY SHRUBS. How should I propagate altheas, tamarix and Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora? , , IS!. Altheas and tamarix strike very easily from cuttings of the ripe wood t^ken in fall, — say December, and kf^pt in small bundles buried in sand, Icam, sawdust or moss in a shed or cool cellar or even out of doors- till early spring, when they are unearthed and planted thickly in straight nur- sery rows in beds. The cuttings may be six or eight inches long. In fact we have found that cuttings of these shrubs taken in spring, any time before they leaf out strike fairly well, es- ■,••1^ ■ - - -f. St&lri i^^-'^'-- ■■^- >ils>.:^ -M..a';/..y. ■^...-.j jC. ,., ■ 't J.".' ■■.-t ii'.i'rin»i«iiTi»ft-"'- •'•'"• 52 The Weekly Florists^ Review. :H';V DECEMBER 15. 1898. Christmas Greens. With the average florist the week before Christmas should be a very- busy one; all true gardening opera- tions should be in such shape that they can be suspended for a couple of weeks except the most essential features of water, fire and ventilation. If you busy yourself with making wreathing and holly wreaths it should all be done and stored away at least three days before Christmas, for the last few days before that great festival and florist harvest are always taken up with packing and delivery, and with the customers that you are not sure to get, but fondly hope you will, and most always do. This bit of advice can best be summed up with the adage, "Never put off till tomorrow what can be done today." I say a word about keeping these so- called greens for the last week. The bouquet green or ground pine dries very quickly and if not green and fresh has lost what little beauty it ever had. I have never found a better place to keep It after being made into wreathing than in a frame outside, and cover the frame with boards to prevent too great an amount of snow from piling on it. The last advice is seasonable, for within a few miles of here we have now 5 feet on the level. Scatter a little between the wreathing and keep dark, but do not pile too much wreathing in a heap or it will flatten out and be anything but orna- mental. A cool, damp cellar is the ideal place for holly wreaths, and next to that I have found that beneath a bench in a cool house is a good place. Beneath a bench 100 tcet long and 6 feet wide and some coarse paper laid on the ground will hold a good many holly wreaths. Delivenng Placts. There are many things that can be done which will save you time and consequent vexation, fret and stew when the last day of the rush does come, not only save you the general upsetting of yourself and help, but aid greatly in serving your customers in a more satisfactory way. We must admit that plants are much more diffi- cult to handle and require far more skill and care in their handling than cut flowers. A plan which we have fol- lowed for the past few years, much to the help of our business, is to set aside a portion of a bench in one of the houses near the packing shed, or as near where the wagons will leave from as possible (but that is not of so great consequence as to set aside the bench in some cool house), spread heavy wrapping paper on the bench so that the pots which you place there will not have any sand or ashes sticking to them. Have a portion of the bench allotted to the different days on which the de- liveries will be heavy. This year you should have a space for Thursday, Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday (Christmas day). As soon as you take orders in the week beginning Dec. 19th, you can look out the plants, have the pot washed and the plants set in the space allotted for each day's delivery. That will save you a tremendous amount of work; on Friday morning you need not let the heap of Saturday's delivery crush your soul, you have only Fri- day's to think of. "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." The evening before or very early in the morning the deliveries of that day should be wrapped in paper, taggea with the ad- dress where they are to go, and in nine cases out of ten nowadays they will be presents and there will be a card to attach to the plant. Now when Mrs. Sampson says, "1 want that azalea to go to Mrs. Dewey; there's the card, and this poinsettia to Mrs. Genl. Wheeler, and this Boston fern to Mrs. Shafter, don't mix the cards, please," you will say "Yes, ma'am," and get it down all right and understand it, but if left to the hurry and rush of the last day and perhaps two wagons waiting for a load, you are likely to get things mixed and much annoyance ensues. All cards should be In an envelope and not fastened on with a piece of wire, but by narrow baby ribbon. These little things make a great difference. The card of the person sending the plant can be tied on a day or two ahead of time, for syringing can be dispensed with. The address tag can be written and temporarily fastened to the plant as soon as sold. In addition to the full name and number on street of the destination of the plant, wreath or mistletoe bough, you should write on the tag just what the articles are, then the delivery man has little excuse. Example: "Mrs. Roosevelt, 1001 Halcyon avenue, one palm, one begonia, bunch hoU^." This I consider a most Important point for the driver is bound to forget verbal in- structions, but lis he can read he will know what goes with each name. An- other point about delivering which will save much time, much horseflesh and much disappointment is in addi- tion to having the plants looked cm for each day, to have a man who thoroughly knows the city to load up a wagon of deliveries that are going to a certain section of the city, let it be it either east, west, north or south. It is better to send off a small load in one direction than it is to send a big load In contrary directions. You can call this man the "router" If you like, but he is a valuable man whatever his name, and his knowledge of the city and expeditious dispatch of the deliv- ery wagcm will help wonderfully at the critical time. System is everything and get every- thing down to a system. I know (>f little that Is new in the way of deliv- ering plants. If the weather should turn warm, as we have many times seen it, delivery Is easy. We have more than once delivered a poinsettia on Christmas eve in an open wagon in the balmy temperature of 55 degrees, and the following Easter sending out lilies in a covered box with a blanket over it. If Christmas brings us sea- sonable weather, and it is exceedingly seasonable at present, plants have ta be wrapped In paper. If it were only just above or below the freezing point then they would be safe in a covered wagon, but If there are 20 degrees of frost they must be enveloped In paper, whatever wagon you use. I know of no way better than to lay on the bench a sheet of strong wrapping pa- per of ample size, then one or more sheets of tissue paper, and then the plant. With a quick bat skillful roll the plant Is enveloped, and a few pins do the rest. The last pin should fasten on the address trg, for it Is much better to have the address well up towards the top of the plant where it is easily seen and read, than it is fastened round the pot. Crepe Paper. Crepe paper was used largely last Christmas and still more so at Easter, and doubtless will be asked for again. It Is a tax on us florists, for I don't know that we get any more for our plants, but you can't blame our cus- tomers, for it adds greatly to the at- tractiveness of a plant and hides the plebeian flower pot. It should be cheer- fully and artistically supplied, not only when requested but to induce sales. A Deutsche Perle azalea, with the addition of ten cents' worth (or less) of pale green crepe, would look worth a dollar more than It would In its plain red jar, however well scrubbed. It takes time, especially ^r^^Ak^Mv t^^-V'^-tii.^^ DECEMBER 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 53 ^irhen you have little to spare of that ■commodity, to arrange crepe on the plant, but it can be done ahead ot time If you will only be careful in watering. Crepe saturated with water is worse than a starched collar when It is 98 degrees in the shade; it wilts badly. , ., Stmunary. One more hint: There are many ot your plants that are rully developed in flower, or at least would be no bet- ter if further out, and a good number •of them you are sure to sell. They should be found a moderately cool place and have their pots washed several days ahead of time. Nothing can be more disagreeable than to have to be scrubbing a jar perhaps while the customer waits. Another department will perhaps be taken care of by another pen, but it cannot be impressed on you too strongly to have every convenience ready to your hand. 6ee that you have neat, plain cards and envelopes for the use of your customers. Be sure to have twine of several sizes, be sure and have paper of all textures and sizes, and above all see that your supply of boxes of every size from the tiny violet box to, the 5-foot American Beauty "trunk" is at hand and made up ready for Immediate use. I have endeavored to remind you of a few things you can do beforehand which I believe will help. It is a try- ing time. We sigh for business, but when it comes in cyclonic style we re- volt. So the last hint is, keep cool, go to bed early, rise early, keep whistling when you are not selling, and drink cold tea till Jan. 1, 1899. WILLIAM SCOTT. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES, The season just closed has proved that many of the old "stand-bys" can «till keep their place with any of the new varieties. What variety in pinks can touch Viviand-Morel, for instance ? It has been a splendid color this year and as usual built up into a magnifi- cent flower. Pink Ivory, too, was well colored; quite different from its streaked and washed appearance of a year ago. Mrs. Perrin, though small, finished finely, but Glory of the Pacific was disappointing. lora was well fin- ished, but this variety needs lots of <;are in shipping; every flower must be kept separate, or the petals will inter- lace, and the flowers are practically ruined before they are separated. Belle •of Castlewood is off color, but other- wise a splendid variety. Maud Dean "we must discard on account of its poor ■center. I like best in pink, Morel, Mrs. Perrin and lora, in the order named. Golden Wedding in yellows more than maintained its reputation. Its pe- ■cullarities are now better understood -and it has covered itself with glory. Bonnaffon everyone now grows, and it ranks as the best commercial yellow. Modesto makes a mammoth flower from the crown bud, is a splendid col- •or, fine foliage, etc., but the stem Is far too weak. Yellow Queen still ranks high as an early variety. Henry Hur- rell as a second early deserves to be grown more extensively. It is fine iu every way, its strongest point being its keeping qualities. It will keep well for A month on the plant and improve •every day, Minerva is too soft for com- mercial work. Bramhall is out of date. Eugene Dailledouze is still a grand fiower, but hardly up to the present day standard in rigidity of stem. Rieman on the terminal bud is ex- cellent for late. Jeanne Falconer makes an enormous flower, but the color is poor. Some growers question the fact as to whether the society was justified last year in naming Peter Kay as syn- onymous with this variety. Personally I think they were, for I grew Jeanne Falconer and Peter Kay side by side and not a particle of difference could I see. The most beautiful yellow I saw this year was a European variety named Phoebus, a good grower, with a decidedly aristocratic look. My favorites in standard yellows are Wedding, Bonnaffon, Henry Hurrell and Rieman. For a dark variety I would give the preference to John Shrimpton on account of its fine dwarf habit. The new Black Hawk of course is superior in color, but I am now sim- ply reviewing the older varieties. In whites Mrs, Robinson and Jerome Jones stand out as commercial favor- ites. The question is whether they do not stand out too prominently, for wholesaler, retailer and the general public get sick of them, I believe it pays to have enough variety to keep your customers interested. At the present time everybody is growing Jones and Robinson, and the public are Jones and Robinson sick and will often turn petulantly away, saying, "Oh, do please let me see something else," But to proceed. Ivory and Niveus still keep their place. Autumn Bride as an early white made an extra good showing. It is a great improve- ment on Mrs. Twombly, though liable to damp sometimes if the weather is warm. Mrs. Peabody is a very disap- pointing variety. The flower is fine in every way, but the neck is long and weak, and as a commercial variety Mrs. Peabody is out of it. Mayflower was flne as usual. I have only words of praise for this variety* habit, stem, flower, everything Al. Prices show little improvement over last year, but all must concede that the quantity of flowers sold was enor- mous and the mum still holds its po- sition (a high one) in the list of cut flowers from September to Thanks- giving. It is a curious fact that we al- ways hear just about now that So and So is giving up growing mums to a large extent, no money in them, etc., etc. Next fall So and So will appear with his usual quantity or perhaps a few more. "Just giving it another trial. Couldn't quite get out of 'em, you know," and so the thing goes on ad in- finitum. BRIAN BORU. ECHEVERIA AND AMMONIACAL MIXTURE. "G. H. M." inquires if echeveria seed sown now will make plants big enough for bedding in the spring? I take it for granted that the echeveria meant is E. secunda glauca. as that is the species so largely used or formerly was for carpet bedding. Most all the echeveria are easily raised from seed, secunda among them, but it would be too late now to raise plants from seed that would be of any use for bedding the coming season. They increase very rapidly from oft-shoots and I would advise procuring a stock this spring and planting out as soon as frost is past. When used for any de- sign they are usually planted in some stiff and by no means rich soil, as growth is not desired, but if you want them to send out lots of their oft- shoots give them a richer soil. Seed sown now and grown along in fiats during the summer would make nice plants for another year. In connection with this little suc- culent, I may remark that fifteen years ago this plant was used by the mil- lion. It was the leading plant In our very formal so-called flower gardening, especially so when the style of garden- ing assumed the form of sun-dials or presidents' features, but that day is past and echeverlas are now seldom seen, except perhaps as an edging to a bed. As Mr, Kanst, of Chicago, re- marked to the writer this summer, "Yes, carpet bedding Is gone; we have back the old-fashioned flowers with some new ones, and I am glad of it." Ammooiacal Mixture. I think that in the columns of The Review appeared a few months ago perhaps a more correct method of making the above. May be the Edi- tor can flnd it, but the following answers my purpose very well. I use ^.^i^^a'-..,;.:--;-'-^,;.. :'.,w»3>. ji.:A. i:^w->. jj,:',.vi. .m--.; ^■.^i^l^l^.^i^-:. ..- 54 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 15, 1898. it to water the cutting bed to keep down fungus and into it dip before putting into ttie sand all cuttings of carnations and chrysanthemums. I have never found it do any injury to cuttings when watered in the sand, but that is seldom necessary, as the sand can get a watering Just before you put in a batch of cuttings. One pound of sulphate of copper dis- solved with 2 quarts of liquid ammo- nia. Dissolve in a cast iron or earth- enware vessel, as it will quickly eat holes in a watering pot or any tin or galvanized iron vessel. Put this away in a jar, and one pint of it in 20 gal- lons of water is the proportion I use. This is a little weaker than some for- mer directions, but is, I believe, strong enough for any purpose. W. S. ORCHIDS. (From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Scott.) There is no class of plants at which the great majority of our commercial men look with greater apprehension than the orchids. To grow them suc- cessfully is something they may dream of but never achieve, so they think; but, fortunately, much of this mystery regarding their culture is rapidly pass- ing away. Special houses are no longer deemed essential for the successful cultivation of orchids. It would be rash to say that orchids are among the easiest of plants to grow, because there is a wide difference between keeping them alive only and growing them to perfection, or as near perfec- tion as we can with our artificial con- ditions. Yet it is the truth to say that no plant we grow will stand as much abuse or is more difficult to kill, pro- viding the neglect is not too prolonged. A commercial firm whom I have every reason to believe thoroughly under- stand the most enlightened culture of orchids have adopted in their practice what may be called the board system of cultivation. For those growing large quantities for the cut blooms, the plan is doubtless admirable, and does not conflict with any cultural directions that will follow. In these introductory remarks a few words on the popularity and probable future popularity and profitableness of orchids will not be out of place. It is true that ten years ago, through the efforts of one American firm, there were many small collections dissemi- nated throughout the country, and many of them were not the easiest species to grow, or even good commer- cial kinds. Disappointment occurred in hundreds of cases, and for several years you have heard less said of or- chids, at any rate, less favorable men- tion. But another change is about us. Many of our enterprising commercial men realize that orchid flowers are going to be in demand, whether they grow them or not, and many of them are going into orchids in a business- like way, and giving them a portion of their skill and ability, as they have for years given the rose, the carnation, or the violet. And to keep pace with this we now have firms, both at home and abroad, ready to supply us at moderate cost with the most desirable and valu- able commercial species and varieties. The writer cannot conceive that there can be a doubt of the ever in- creasing admiration and fondness for these flowers, so beautiful, both in form and color, and so long lasting. Admiration they receive now by all, but there is neither supply nor demand aa yet for the orchids to amount to much in the aggregate of our flower sales for the year. I am far from wishing to see the profit, or even lib- eral profit, of the present few orchid growers cut down, and believe that when the price of a cattleya flower is more in sympathy with the pocket of the average flower buyer the demand will so enormously increase that the immense quantities which will in a few years be sold will be a far better business than the relatively few high- priced flowers sold today. If any peo- ple under the sun like and crave for "a change," it is our own; flowers are no exception, and what a delightful change from the morning, noon and night everlasting Bridesmalid rose is a bunch of cattleyas or many other gor- geous orchids. In Covent Garden, the great flower market of London, there- are possibly as many orchids sold as rosebuds; but that is not difficult to understand; their orchids are grand in quality and moderate in price, while their rosebuds are rubbish. The genera of which cultural direc- tions follow embrace all the orchids that are desirable or essential for the commercial man to handle. All can be grown easily and profitably, and the different genera, species and occasion- ally a variety, cover the entire season, giving you every form, color and shad- ing of this gorgeous family, whicb may be called the birds of paradise of A lora's Kingdom. The student or spe- cialist in orchids wishing to learn of every known species and variety should obtain the volume on orchids written some years ago by Benj. S. Williams, London, Eng. The "peat" so often mentioned in the following directions is not the same material which is found in many parts Gdanthe Veitchii. vl»;. DECEMBER 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review, 55 Cattkya Mossiae. of Europe. That "peat" is the surface soil, where some of the ericas are or have been growing, and after the vege- table matter has been shaken out it is merely a lump of fibrous roots of no fertilizing beniftflt, but merely a me- chanical medium. 1 uis quality of peat is seldom found here, but a very good substitute is found in the chopped-up fibrous roots of our strong growing native ferns, a good quality of which is sold by several firms, and this is the "peat" referred to below. I trust the woiild-be grower of or- chids will dispel from his mind the idea that there is any secret or mys- tery in growing orchids. The cardinal qualities that will grow a house of roses will grow orchids — attention to the requirements of the plants, clean- liness, air, light, moisture, but above all with orchid study, the time and length of time the plants need resting. The latter is the most essential part of orchid culture. The following cultural directions have been prepared and written by Mr. Wm. Hewson, whom I now have the honor to employ. He began his orchid experience with the fine collection at Goodwood, the grand home of the Duke of Richmond, afterwards being constantly associated with orchid cul- ture in several places in the vicinity of London. After arriving in this coun- try he was the practical cultivator of the wonderful collection' of Mrs. Mor- gan, of New York, during the last three years of its existence. Since that time and always he has been an orchid enthusiast, and they have never been absent from his charge. What he says about them is plain and to the point, and can be understood by all, and I have proof, and with the utmost confidence say, that every word of his can be confidently relied upon and followed. WM. SCOTT, Best Orchids for Commercial Purposes. All baskets or racks should be made of red cedar, or narawood, and should be put together with copper wire or copper nails, to prevent rusting. AERIDES.— This beautiful genus is a native of India and the Indian archi- pelago, and requires a rather high temperature. They can be successfully grown suspended from the roof of a palm house, where a temperature of 60 to 65 degrees can be maintained during the winter months. Their rest- ing season is from about November to March, after which period the tem- perature can rise 10 or 15 degrees as the growing season advances. They can be grown in either pots or bas- kets, but I prefer the latter. Fill the pots or baskets two - thirds full of clean broken potsherus or charcoal; place your plant well up and finish oft with a good top dressing of live, clean sphagnum moss. Care shoitW be tak- en to keep the plants clean; remove all decayed matter from their roots and replace with fresh when occasion re- quires. Give a liberal supply of water during their growing season; in fact, they should never be allowed to be- come dry, or the leaves will shrivel. The white and brown scale are deadly enemies to this class of plants, and should be watched for, or the plants will soon become useless. Aerides Fieldingii, a very free flow- ering species with bright, rose colored spikes commonly called the fox-brush orchid'. It generally blooms during June and July and lasts about three weeks in perfection. Aerides crispum, another beautiful species, a free bloomer and of easy culture. This variety grows best in a basket suspended from the roof, blooms in summer, and the flowers have a very pleasing odor, Aerides Lobbii, a dwarf growing species, does well in a basket, blooms during June and July, the spikes of pink flowers from 12 to 18 inches long and perfectly round. This is a grand variety. Aerides odoratum majus, a grand old variety, very free bloomer, beauti- ful, aromatic odor, flowers in summer, lasting about two weeks in perfection; should flnd a place in every collec- tion. ANGRAfciCDM.— This peculiar genus requires the same treatment as aerides, only they all grow best in pots and require abundance of drainage and plenty of moisture during their grow- ing season, which is about the same as that of the aerides. A little good fibrous peat can be used with the sphagnum for potting. They are most- ly natives of Madagascar. The follow- ing I consider the best varieties for commercial purposes: Angraecum ebumeum, greenisn- white flowers, very sweet and very large, strong spikes; blooms during the winter months. Angraecum sesquipedale. This spe- cies I consider the best of the genus. It is a good grower and has large, peculiarly-formed flowers, with long white tails of ivory whiteness, and very fragrant. I have seen these tails from 10 to 15 inches long. It blooms in winter. Angraecum Ellisii, another fine spe- cies, with immense flower spikes of pure white color, lip a cinnamon brown; very sweet scented. CALANTHE.— A terrestrial orchid, and many are also deciduous. They are best grown in pots, well drained, and the bulbs well elevated. Pot in a com- post of good fibrous loam, some well rotted cow manure, a little good, sharp iiiiihi''fi I A Vii'«/'i»iiiiitgi'i'i''i ^.ij^ ~i!k.*li.:^,^'^..^tfl^Lit < ■ ^■>--- ■- i^^ I'L _■_',_ '^2^. t ■ ..:^ tfiniuTTiJI N-:. 56 The Weekly Florists' Review. DECEMBER 15. 1898. Cattleyas Mounted in Various Ways. sand, and some broken charcoal, well mixed. Pot in March for flowering in December and January. They require a brisk heat and plenty of water in their growing season. An occasional watering with good liquid manure is very helpful to them. Place the plants in a cool house a few days before cut- ting the flowers for market, as ^-lis greatly adds to their strength and color. They should be rested in the same temperature as they were grown, but withhold water altogether until you wish to start them growing again. This variety is subject to thrip and should therefore be watched. Calanthe Veitcnii, a beautiful sort, with large, branching spikes of flowers of a fine rosy pink color. Calanthe vestita rubro-oculata. This variety has flowers the same as the preceding, only differing in color, which is white, with crimson eye. Calanthe lutea, a beautiful variety, with flne spikes of white and lemon colored flowers. CATTLEYA. — This genus is un- doubtedly one of the best for commer- cial purposes, on account of its easy culture and the varied and extreme beauty of its flowers, which are pro- duced at all times of the year and al- ways flnd a ready sale in the large cities. Most of the species can be suc- cessfully grown whvjre a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees can be maintained during winter. They can be grown in either pots or baskets, and many will do well on blocks of wood suspended from the roof, if the room is limited. All cattleyas like a strong light and should be grown as near the glass as possible, with but little shading and a moderate supply of water, even in their growing season. By keeping them a little on the dry side, you in- sure stronger growth and better flow- ers. Have plenty of air and moisture around them and you will seldom if ever fail to be satisfled with the re- sults. Pot in a well drained pot or basket In good, flbrous peat, with all the decayed vegetable matter removed, and some clean, live sphagnum moss. For blocks use a little peat at the back and fasten flrmly with copper wire. Of course, plants grown in this way must be Vfatched, that they do not suffer from lack of water, as they dry out much quicker than when in pots or baskets. The resting season of a cat- tleya commences as soon as they have finished their growth, when water must be withheld enough to just keep the plant from shriveling. The white scale is an enemy of the plants, and if allowed to accumulate, will soon de- stroy the best of specimens. Cattleya gigas, one of the finest spe- cies, from New Granada, has flne, bold spikes of beautifully marked flowers, pale rose and crimson, and yellow blotched throat. Blooms in April or May. Cattleya labiata, one of the very best, from Brazil, with beautiful rose and crimson flowers, which come in November and December. This variety grows best In a pot. Cattleya Mendelil, a beautiful species from South America, flowers In April or May. Color white and crimson; will do well In a basket, and on no account over-pot this variety. Cattleya Mosslae. This flne, old spe- cies Is perhaps the best known of this genus, and should be in every collec- tion. It blooms in early spring and lasts a long time in perfection if kept cool and dry. It will do well on a block if room Is limited, and, suspend- ed among the palms, will grow flnely. Cattleya Trianae. This is one of the most extensively grown species of the genus. Flowering as it does during the autumn and winter months, It Is a general favorite with all; can be grown on a block. Cattleya Percivallana Is a flne win- ter flowering variety from South America, grows best in a basket or pot, profuse bloomer under proper treatment; should be In every collec- tion. Cattleya Bowringiana, a magniflcent species, producing on one spike as many as twelve or flfteen blooms or rosk pink color, with crimson lip. It should be grown In a pot with plenty of room, as it is a very strong grower. Cattleya crispa, a flne species, very free flowering, producing flne spikes of beautiful, pure white flowers, with crimson lip and throat. Blooms in July or August, and will grow well in a basket suspended from the roof. OOEIIjOGYNE.--This genus has many species and varieties, though very few are of much value to the commercial florist. The most useful is the beauti- ful Coelogj-^ne cristata grandiflora, which produces its graceful racemes of white ^.Ai'.^. k.V.' ■ ■■:■■'■ ■:i'^ DECEMBER 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review, 57 Cattleya Labiata. flowers with yellow blotches on throat in early spring. This plant is of com- paratively easy culture. It likes abun- dance of water during its growing sea- son, which lasts till the bulbs have matured, when water should be with- held until the flower spikes are well advanced; otherwise they will start growing again instead of blooming. This species grows best in pots or pans, giving the plants plenty of room and good drainage. Elevate the bulbs on a compost of good fibrous peat, broken charcoal, or potsherds about the size of hazel nuts, and sphagnum moss, and finish off with live sphag- num as a top dressing. Potting should be done as soon as the fiowering sea- son is over. This plant will do well In a night temperature of 50 to 55 degrees in winter. [To be Continued.] A TENTH ANNIVERSARY. Our New York contemporary, the Florists' Exchange, celebrates its tenth anniversary by issuing a splendid special number that is a credit to it- self and the trade. We tender our congratulations. THE GROWER AND THE COMMIS- SION MAN. From the Broker's Standpoint. Is not the grower of fiowers in prac- tically the same position as the truck gardener who ships to market? I fail to see any difference. One day he ships his stock and as prices are high he gets say $50 for his little stock. The next day he ships the same amount, or perhaps a little more, and he receives only $25. He at once blames his com- mission man for the reduced returns instead of looking for the real cause. If he would come to the city may be the broker could explain, or probably he could see for himself. In any case the cause could be made plain to his entire satisfaction. For example, one day a grower ships 500 valley to market and as he happens to be the only shipper that day of course he gets top price; the next day he ships again but this time ten, or possibly fifty growers, having heard that valley is scarce and high in price, have all shipped to market. The sup- ply is greater than the demand and down goes the price. The first shipper mentioned, who has not been to mar- ket for a month, says when he re- ceives his statements that one broker is a daisy and the other a robber, be- cause he shipped to one firm the day stock was scarce and to another the day it was plenty. Possibly the firm that received the most on that day of heavy supply may have had the largest trade, both local and shipping, and have made the best returns of any bro- ker for that day, but the grower, with- out looking into the cause of the dis- appointing returns, begins to send his flowers elsewhere, until the same thing happens to him at the new place. Then the former "daisy" will be considered to have turned "robber." It is fatal to the reputation of a "daisy" to receive a lot of stock during a glut or on an off ^y. Finally the grower may make a shift back to his old broker and if market conditions are good the latter may again become "a good fellow." As a rule these things happen dur- ing a mum glut, or in early fall before trade has really opened for the season, and the first "robber" gets the worst of it for he must worry along using all possible expedients to dispose of flow- iik'.*iL:j;.'ri mx 58 The Wcddy Florists' Review^ DECKMBBR 15, 1S98. ere when it is liard to sell anything (even nuts or gold dollars) and get nothing to sell when there is a market to take it. When the grower begins to ship again the holidays are over and high prices are gone. The broker who has worked hard to make the best pos- sible returns in summer and early fall, when low prices, or any old prices, prevail, and has handled a few tons of flowere for a few cents' commission, is passed by when trade opens for the season and better conditions are at hai&d< In common justice the grower shQuld give his broker a full year's trial and give him a chance at the pe- riod when prices average better. Judgment, on the day the stock Is re- COMMISSION Hj^N-hCHARLIE'6 AUNT. ■■ .'k;.^^::-^:. ■}>■ BUFFALO. Business G>nditions. Any comments on the weather would be entirely out of place from Buffalo, because we have largely escaped the terrific snow storms that have visited so many parts, but it has come very near us and there is altogether too much weather fojr good business. There have been %ii&w receptions to help Q>elogyne Cristata. While I, as a broker, do not say that the day before Christmas, or Easter, or any other holiday, is the best time to ship a broker, for I have seen prices at those holidays drop to less than half what could have been secured for the same stock five or ten days before, I do say that every grower, even those that sell their own flowers, should send a quarter, a third, a half, or a small part of their cut to some other house — but stick out the year. And the broker that does the best during the year should have the greater part of your stock the next year. The grower that handles his own stock could then see that he is not the whole thing, for I believe an honest commission man can get more out of his flowers than he can taking the full year on an aver- age. He as a rule covers more ground and has a larger field in which to find customers at paying prices. No matter where your flowers are sold, some one must sell them, and it is only a question as to who has the best along, and one very swell ball at which a bud budded, but buds have been al- together too few the past fall. There are no flowers going to waste now-a- days. Carnations open slowly and with the exception of Daybreak and White are scarce. Violets get picked up quickly if of good quality. We never remem- ber flner roses coming Into town. Those from George Fancourt are par- ticularly fine and so are others. Chry- santhemums are about gone, although j we know of a batch of Golden Wed- i ding and Bonnaffon here and there. ! Romans and Paper whites are with us I in abundance and Tery welcome they 1 are. i There will doubtless be a good de- l mand for plants, both flowering and ornamental, for this feature of the bus- iness has been steadily on the increase. In flowering plants I find my neigh- bors pretty well supplied. There are going to be lots of good poinsettlas, azaleas, begonias, Bermuda lilies, primroses, cyclamen, pans of hyacinths and valley and other odds and ends, and if a customer wants kentia, rub- ber, araucaria, pandanus or dracaena he can be suited with any size or price. We hear that holly is scarce, trust It may be so for there is usually too much. Ground pine is decidedly scarce. The price it has advanced to proves that, but we think there will be enough in town and it will bring when made up a good, fair profit. It is quite as healthy for all concerned when these articles are a little short. 1 A Visit to Mr. W. J. Palmer's. I During our show^ when the dismal weather and the prospects of a dread- ful failure stared us in the face for two solid days and we came near jumping into the canal, it was necessary to do something to prevent this rash act, BO Peter Crowe proposed we take the Erie R. R. and go and see the veteran W. J. Palmer at his big establishment at Lancaster, and Messrs. Fancourt, Crowe, Troup and W. S. were soon there and fortunately found, the old gentleman looking, we all declared, better than we had seen him in ten years; I mean the man and not his place. Such is the happy result of the country air, the steady pursuit of a pleasant business, the absence of the city's temptations, and a general calm- ness of mind. Mr. Palmer has too large a place to describe in detail. I had not been there for two years. Several early built structures had vanished and in their place seven large iron frame houses of the latest pattern. These were filled with carnations and Beauties. There are many houses like them, but none can be better. They are actually a little lighter than outside. Then there are half a dozen 240 feet houses fliled with Meteor, Bridesmaid and Brides. Farther down the lot are seven or eight more carnation houses and al- though everything on the place is in the best of condition, here is where the visitor is most struck with admiration, for such Daybreaks, I believe, it is hard to flnd anywhere; size, color and quantity are all there — quantity, why there are hundreds of thousands. When Daybreak is grown rusty and weak and hot, it is a poor thing, but as grown here it sells ahead of any carnation grown. Mr. Palmer, when asked how he does it, answers in his characteristically modest way: "I don't know if there is anything in it. I guess they like a good stiff clay and I know they don't want to be over 45 degrees at night." Several equal- span houses are devoted to lilies, ferns and at that time mums, which will now be fliled with hybrids. There are two large houses devoted to violets and although they are yield- ing well Mr. Palmer is a heavy buyer of these little favorites. One house was filled with the single Californias planted on a low, solid bed. I meas- ured the stems and they would aver- age 10 Inches. These violets, both varieties, had been growing in the beds ■f%: ••* -v PECEMB£R 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review. 59 Cattleya Perdvaliani. all summer (the way to grow them.) Off the end of one of the new houses a flight of stone steps (a good many of them) leads you down to a cool, moist cellar of ample dimensions, where a car load of flowers could be stored, and where ice is not needed at any time of year. Then there is the new boiler house, with its battery of 40 horse power, steel boilers and fire- proof boiler house and immense brick shaft all new, and then W. J. says, "I have to put in 800 feet of 12-inch sew- er 14 feet deep this summer." But all this only keeps a man awake and pro- longs his life. The man from Wilkesbarre and his chum from Utica assailed W. S. be- cause he spoke favorably of butted glass. Mr. Palmer half-heartedly sup- ported the latter, perhaps more from sympathy than conviction, however, not strong enough to prevent several well-aimed 2-inch pots indenting sev- eral head gears. The fusillade stopped on our host proposing that we should all return to town, and seeing a fine crowd at the show we shook hands all round and agreed that butting or not t)utting should be left to our indivi- dual choice, but we should not butt •each other. Visitors. We have heard of J. C. Vaughan fly- ing through the city, but his stops both ways have been so brief we could not get a glimpse of him. Mr. Ringier, of Chicago, was also in town, but he avoided the precincts of Cold Springs. Mr. McRorie called recently and told us of the good things of- fered at the "Universal Horticultural Establishment," of W. A. Manda. Let me see I almost forgot; oh yes, of course, Mr. Mott was here last week doing a good business. And may we all do a good business for the next month is the prayer of your humble servant. W. S. CHICAGO. The Market. Prices remain about the same as last week, though in spots there is already a slight stiffening, evidently anticipat- ory of Christmas. The outlook for Christmas is very good so far, the weather having been quite favorable for the season, though the cold snap on Tuesday was a drawback. While there is no likelihood of a surplus, we are inclined to think the supply of car- nations will be rather better thfA usual at the season and that aside from Beauties rose orders may not have to be cut bo severely as in the past. , Christmas comes on Sunday, and though many will observe Monday, still Sunday will be the day for a large number, and it is evident that Saturday will be the heavy selling day for the retailer, though this may be extended into Sunday and in som« cases to Monday morning. Conditions favor a longer selling season than when the holiday comes on a week day. Every year there is more or leas complaint about the grower failing to reach the market at the right time to get the most out of his stock, and this week we endeavored to get the views of the wholesalers as to the right time to get stock in for the coming Christ- mas. There was some diversity of opinion, but it is evident that shipping out on Christmas orders will begin as early as Tuesday and will be con- tinued in varying volume up to Fri- day. A few dealers thought that Wed- nesday would be the heaviest shipping day. but the majority fixed upon Thursday as the day upon which the largest number of shipping orders would go out, and a few thought Fri- day would be the day. All agreed that from Wednesday on shipping trade would be brisk, and that it would be wise for growers to keep their stoclc coming in rather than bunching it at any particular time. As Christmas prices go into effect Mon- day there c^n be no object in hold- ing back In quantity anjrway. In any event the very last of the cut for shipping trade should reach the wholesaler by Friday morning at the latest, and the last of that for city trade should be in by Saturday morn- ing at the latest. Anything coming later than that is practically sure to find "a banquet hall deserted." Dis- tribute your Christmas shipments from Tuesday to Saturday morning, having the largest ones reach the deal- er on Thursday and Friday, would seem to be the best advice that can be given after a careful review of the opinions of the dealers. Various Items. Wietor Bros, have put in at their greenhouses two liquid manure tanks 10x25 and 6 feet deep. Mr. S. B. Winter is confined to his home by illness. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held Friday (the 16th.) Bowling. At the meeting of the Bowling Club last Friday evening it was decided to put up two gold medals, value |10 each, one to be awarded to the mem- ber making the highest average dur- ing a series of games covering three months, and the other to go to the member making the highest indivi- dual score during the same series. The medals must be won three times '*^"^fc'^-^'---'J i^-'" -^ ,: / 58 The Weekly Florists^ Revkw* DKOKMHKK 15, 1S98. ers wheu it is hard to sell anything (even nuts or gold dollars) and get nothing to soil when there is a market to take it. When the grower hegins to ship again the holidays are over and high prices are gone. The broker who has worked hard to make the best pos- sible returns in summer and early fall, when low prices, or any old prices, prevail, and has handled a few tons of flowers for a few cents' commission. Is passed by when trade opens for the i^eason and bettor conditions are at hand. In common justice the grower should give his broker a full year's trial and give him a chance at the pe- riod when prices average better. judgment, on the day the stock is re- ceived. COMMISSION MAN— CHARLIE'S AUNT. BUFFALO. Business Conditions. j Any comments on the weather would ! be entirely out of place from Buffalo, i because we have largely escaped the terrific snow storms that have visited I so many parts, but it has come very ; near us and there is altogether too much weather for good business. There have been a few receptions to help Coelogync Cristata. \Vliilo 1, lis a brokiT, do nt eoiiiiiiission man can cot luni-e out of bis llowers than he ;an takiiiii the full year on an avor- ago. Ho as a lailo covers more .iirouud and has a lartior field in wiiich to find customers at liayiufr prices. Xo matter wiioro yttur fiowors are sold, some ono must soil them, and it is only a question as to wlio has the bo-t along, and one very swell ball at which a bud budded, but buds have been al- togothor too few the past fall. There are no fl!)wors going to waste no\v-a- days. Carnations open olowly and with the oxcei)tion of I)ayl)reak and White are scarce. Violets got picked up (]uickly if of gof)d quality. We never romom- Ikt finer roses coming into town. Thoso from George Fancourt are jiar- ticulaily fine and so are others. Chry- saniiieinunis are abf)ut gone, although wo know of a batch of Golden Wed- ding and Bonnaffon hero and there. Roman-; and I'ai)or whites are with us in abundance and very welcome they are. Tlieic will doubtless be a good de- mand for plants, both (lowering and ornanioiital. for tliis foaturo of the bus- iiu ss has been stoadil.v on the increase. In fiowoiing plants 1 find my neigh- bors pretty well supplied. There are going to be lots of good poinsettias, azaleas, begonias, Bermuda lilies, primroses, cyclamen, pans of hyacinths and valley and other odds and ends, and if a customer wants kentia, rub- ber, arkucaria, pandanus or dracaena Ire can be suited with any size or price. We hear that holly is scarce, trust it may be so for there is usually too much. Ground pine is decidedly scarce. The price it has advanced to proves that, but we think there will be enough in town and it will bring when made up a good, fair* profit. It is quite as healthy for all concerned when these articles are a little short. A Visit to Mr. W. J. Palmer's. During our show, when the dismal weather and the prospects of a dread- ful failure stared us in the face for two solid days and we came near jumping into the canal, it was necessary to do something to prevent this rash act, so Peter Crowe proposed we take the Erie "R. R. and go and see the veteran W. J. Palmer at his big establishment j.. at Lancaster, and Messrs. Fancourt, Crowe, Troup and W. S. were soon there and fortunately found the old gentleman looking, we all declared, better than we had seen him in ten years; I mean the man and not his place. Such is the happy result of the country air, the steady pursuit of a pleasant business, the absence of the city's temptations, and a general calm- ness of mind. Mr. Palmer has too large a place to describe in detail. I had not been there for two years. Several early built structures had vanished and in their place seven large iron frame houses of the latest pattern. These were filled with carnations and Beauties. There are many houses like them, but none can be better. They are actually a little lighter than outside. Then there are half a dozen 240 feet houses filled with Meteor, Bridesmaid and Brides. Further down the lot are seven or eight more carnation houses and al- though everything on the place is in the best of condition, here is where the y~ visitor is most struck with admiration, i for such Daybreaks. I believe, it is hard to find anywhere; size, color and quantity are all there— quantity, why there are hundreds of thousands. When Daybreak is grown rusty and weak and hot, it is a poor thing, but as grown here it sells ahead of any carnation grown. Mr. Palmer, when asked how he does it, answers in his charactoristically modest way: "I don't know if there is anything in it. I guess they like a good stiff clay and I know tlioy don't want to be over 45 dogroos at night." Several equal- span houses are devoted to lilies, ferns and at that time mums, which will ntnv be filled with hybrids. There are two largo houses devoted to violets and altliou.iih thoy are yield- ing well .Mr. Palmer is a heavy buyer of these little favorives. One house was filled with the single Californias planted on a low, so'id bod. I meis- ured the stems and they would aver- age 10 inches. These violets, both varieties, had been growing in the beds DECEMHKH If., 189S. The Weekly Florists' Review. 59 Cattleya Percivalianx. all summer (the way to grow them.) Off the end of one of the new houses a flight of stone steps (a good many of them) leads you down to a cool, moist cellar of ample dimensions, where a car load of flowers could be stored, and where ice is not needed at any time of year. Then there is the new boiler house, with its battery of 40 horse power, steel boilers and fire- proof boiler house and immense briclt shaft all new, and then W. J. says, "I have to put in 800 feet of 12-inch sew- er 14 feet deep this summer." Hut all this only keeps a man awake and pro- longs his life. The man from Wilkesbarre and iiis chum from Utica assailed W. S. be- cause he spoke favorably of butt(>d glass. Mr. Palmer half-heartedly sup- ported the latter, perhaps more from s.vmpatliy than conviction, however, not strong enough to prevent several well-aimed 2-inch pots indenting sev- eral head gears. The fusillade stopped on our host proposing that we should all return to town, and seeing a fine crowd at the show we shook hands all round and agreed that butting or not butting sliould be left to our indivi- dual choice, but we should not butt each other. Visitors. We have heard of J. C. Vaughan fly- ing through the city, but his stops both ways have been so brief we could not get a glimpse of him. Mr. Ringier, of Chicago, was also in town, hut he avoided the precincts of Cold Springs. Mr. ;McKorie called recently and told us of the good things of- fered at the "Univei-sal Horticultural Establishment," of W. A. Manda. Let me see I almost forgot ; oh yes, of course, Mr. Mott was here last week doing a good business. And may we all do a good business for the next month is the prayer of your humble servant. W. S. CHICAGO. The Market. I'riees remain aljout the same as last \v(ek, tliough in spots there is already a ^li.glit slilTeiiing, evidently anticipat- ory of Christnuis. The outlook for Christ nuis is very good so far, the weather having heen quite favorahle tor 111!' season. tliougJi the cold snap on Tuesday was a drawback. While there is no likelihood of a surplus, we .•Me inclined to think the supply of car- nations will be rather better than usual at the season and that aside from Beauties rose orders may not have to be cut so severely as in the past. Christmas comes on Sunday, and though many will observe Monday, still Sunday will be the day for a large number, and it is evident that Saturday will be the heavy selling day for the retailer, though this may be extended into Sunday and in some cases to Monday morning. Conditions favor a longer selling season than when the holiday comes on a week day. Every year there is more or less complaint about the grower failing to reach the market at the right time to get the most out of his stock, and this week we endeavored to get the views of the wholesalers as to the right time to get stock in for the coming Christ- mas. There was some diversity of opinion, but it is evident that shipping out on Christmas orders will begin as early as Tuesday and will be con- tinued in varying volume up to Fri- day. A few dealers thought that Wed- nesday would be the heaviest shipping day, but the majority fixed upon Thursday as the day upon which the largest number of shipping orders would go out, and a few thought Fri- day would be the day. AH agreed that from Wednesday on shipping trade would be brisk, and that it would be wise for growers to keep their stock coming in rather than bunching it at any particular time. As Christmas prices go into effect Mon- day there can be no object in hold- ing back in quantity anyway. In any event the very last of the cut for shipping trade should reach the wholesaler by Friday morning at the latest, and the last of that for city trade should be in by Saturday morn- ing at the latest. Anything coming later than that is practically sure to find "a banquet hall deserted." Dis- tribute your Christmas shipments from Tuesday to Saturday morning, having the largest ones reach the deal- er on Thursday and Friday, would seem to be the best advice that can be given after a careful review of the opinions of the dealers. Various Items. Wietor Bros, have put in at their greenhouses two liquid manure^TTrnks 10x25 and C feet deep. ^ Mr. S. H. Winter is confined to his I home by illness. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will 1)0 held Friday (the ICth.) Bowling. M the meeting of the Bowling Club last Friday evening it was decided to put up two gold medals, value $10 each, one to be awarded to the mem- ber making the highest average dur- ing a series of games covering three ! months, aiul the other to go to the memher making tlie highest indivi- dual score during the same series. The medals must he won three time.'i eo The Weddy Florists' Review! DECEMBER 16, 18^. In three dtfferent series Defore per- manent ownership is secured. The first series will start the second Fri- day in January, the medal games to be played on the Friday evenings that alterHite with the meeting nights of the florists' Club. Following are the scores and aver- ages made last Friday night: lat. 2nd. Sdi. Av. C. W. MoKellar 143 143 O. Lange 141 141 G. Asmus 133 133 J. S. Wilson 142 125 112 129 Jno. Degnan 133 132 117 127 P. J. Hauswirth 124 130 112 122 W. Kreltllng 125 121 112 119 Ja». Hartshome 113 123 85 107 Bd. Wlnterson 104 104 A. Henderson 86 99 ... 92 M. Barker 85 85 After the ten-pin games a party of veterans played some hot gfames of four-back, the high record of tiie alleys being first broken with a scare of 69 by P. J. Hauswirth, and then again broken by E. F. Wlnterson with a score of 71. The onlookers went wild with enthusiasm and the proprietor of the alleys did the proper thing under the circumstances. ' THE FJ-ORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBUSHKD BVBRV THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-53S Caxton Buildlns, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, li.oo a year. To Europe, $t.<3o. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising rates: Per incn, $1.00; 14 page, fi3-So lull page, I27.00. Discounts: 6 times. 5 per cent: 13 times, 10 per cent : 26 times. 20 per cents: 51 times, 30 I»er cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure^insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. COPVKIGHT 1808. A TRADE PAPER'S DUTY TO ITS SUBSCRIBERS. Under the above caption the Ameri- can Florist, which is under the full and complete control of J. C. Vaughan, the Chicago seedsman ana florist, takes "Two florists' papers" to task for printing commendations of Jadoo. It adds: "We have made diligent inquiry and have failed to find any prominent commercial grower iii this country ■ using it to any extent." Among a host of others we have be- fore us copies of letters written by Din- gee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa.; A. Blanc & Co., Philadelphia; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; Penrock Co., Wilmington, Del., and Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y., in each of which Jadoo is very highly commended. Does the American Florist mean to say that none of the above can be classed as prominent commercial growers? The whole trouble with tne Ameri- can Florist is that it does not receive any of the advertising which its con- temporaries "seem very willing to ac- cept." It is undoubtedly true that there have been failures with Jadoo, as has always been the ckse with new things placed on the market, and ^e do not believe it to be a panacea for all the ills that florists' plants Hre lieir to. But we do believe that it possesses merit and that fiorists find it valuable when properly used. When Jadoo was flfst introdiiced in this counti-y practically all the experi- ments were made in pure Jadoo Fibre, but experience has shown that good commercial plants can De grown in a mixture of one-third Jaaoo Fibre and two-thirds loam, and that this is prob- ably the most satisfactory as well as least expensive way in which to use it. The fact that hundreds of fiorists who have used Jadoo speak highly ot it is surely entitled to as much consid- eration as the statements of a few who talk it down, probably for reasons ot their own. But to see the American Florist ar- rogate to itself the position of Mentor to its contemporaries is really amus- ing, in view of the fact that it is the only publication in the field controlled by a man who has goods to sell to the trade and novelties to introduce — the Burbank canna, for instance. Enough said! BOSTON. 4 Review of the Market. . The week just passed has been an improvement over the preceding one, although business and prices are not yet up to a satisfactory standard, but the approach of the holiday season will probably enliven the market and be the means of making everybody happy. Of staples, there is no scarcity, with perhaps the exception of violets, which up to this time have been rath- er shy about throwing bloom. Spills- bury's single Princess de Galles an^ Horrigan's double Lady Campbell ai-e a standard for quality and easily bring $1.50 per hundred, while an average quality will only run rrom |1.00 to $1.25. Roses have been quiet and consider- able stock remained unsold every day; Brides and Maids running from $4.00 to $8.00 per 100; Meteors about the same; Carnots from $8.00 to $12.50. Beauti6s are in fair supply, with de- mand about equal; prices steady, run- ning from $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. Carnations have been inclined to be druggy all the week, especially for the common run of stock; the asking price has run from $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. Fancies are doing better; Flora Hills bring $3.00; Bradts from $4.00 to $6.00. Chrysanthemums are still in evi- dence. Kidder Bros, and Pierce are bringing in some very nice ones, in- cluding Rieman, Murdock, Maud Dean and Wanamaker, prices averaging about $2.00 per dozen. There are also quite a few of inferior quality selling at 75 cents to $1.00; callas not plenty, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; valley stekdy at $4.00. Harrisiis made their first Ap- pearance for the season this week, H. N. Eaton, of Sudbury, being the grpw- er; $2.00 per dozen is tlie selling price. Bulb stock ndt very plenty as yet. Pa- per whites quoted at 35 cents per doz- en; Romans at 50 cents per dozen.' News Items. i Jaines Delay & Son are the success- ful bidders for the flower stand in the new Southern station, and expect to get established by the fltst of the year. It is reported that there were fotty applicants for this privilege. It is rumored that J. Newman & Sons, of Tremont street, are to open a store in New York early in the new year. Welch Bros, are making their usual extensive preparations for the holi- days, and are headquarters for first- class stock of Christmas Greens. The samples they are showing are fully up to the standard they always aim to carry. The Co-operative market are intro- ducing the new Washington incandes- cent system of lighting, kerosene be- ing substituted lor electricity, at a great saving of cost, with an increase of light. The Crowl Fern Co., Good & Waters agents, are occupying a stall in . the market, and are maklug a great push for a share of the holiday trade in green goods. C. H. Allen, of Floral Park, was a visitor this week. P. ROCHES! ER. N. Y. Store fronts are now gayly deco- rated in greenery of every description. The inclement weather prohibits an outdoor display of plants, but the win- dows are full of them. Pot plants for holiday gifts are coming into favor more and more with every year, though apparently the sales in cut flowers are as large as ever. Of the latter, the supply for Christmas will probably be below the demand if the dull weather conditions should con- tinue. Roses, carnations and violets are very slow In coming on with the cloud covered sky and snowfalls ot several inches every day in the week, though up to date no serious deficiency was noticeable and the demand was not below the average for the last two weeks either. Since Thanksgiving prices have slowly but steadily ad- vanced in all lines. A number of wed- dings and diverse entertainments kept all hands busy and although none of these affairs, with the probable excep- tion of one or two, called for very elaborate or fancy house-decorations, these items always create increased ac- tivity in the fiower trade. Mr. Louis Knapper, whose name is familiar in trade circles, has assumed -.*A-..i'',iiJtf>Atf ■y 'ri ' •^"v.'.ii DECEMBER 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 61 charge of the large private establish- ment built up this fall by Mr, R. Sib- ley in this city. Under his experienced supervision many alterations in the as- pect of the grounds have oeen going on this fall, more are to follow in the spring. A good part of the planting was done in October and November, and would probably have been finished had not the cold weather interrupted operations. The greenhouses are in ex- cellent shape, though it was very late in the season when these were ready to receive the plants. Roses, which were planted in benches some time in Sep- tember, have made remarkable growth and carnations and violets, some ot them housed in November, are bloom- ing as freely now as those in other places where they had an earlier start. The plant houses are fiUea with a mis- cellaneous variety; no very tall speci- mens are wanted here. Mr. K. does not look favorably on height, but pre- fers short, stocky individuals. He goes in for diameter and allows his plants plenty of room to spread out; no drawn up, weak stems are seen any- where on the place. K. ST. LOUIS. Club Meeting. The meeting of the Florists' Club was held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with only about 17 members present. The exhibition committee read their report, which brought out quite a discussion as to how to pay our losses. It was finally settled that all prizes offered by the club would not be paid, all special prizes paid at a rate of 70 per cent and Shaw prizes paid in full. The committee was then Instructed to pay out what money they had on hand and the balance to be paid just as soon as it comes in from parties offering the prizes. Mr. Otto Koenig was elected to mem- bership. It was decided that the club give an entertainment the third week of January, the proceeds, if any, to go toward paying the club prizes. The president appointed a committee of five to look after the details, consist- ing of Fred C. Weber, John Young, J. W. Kunz, J. J, Beneke and Robt. Ayers. The question box was then opened. ■"Do Flower Shows Hurt the Retail Trade" brought out the most discus- sion and wound up by the president instructing Mr. John Young to read an essay on this question at the next regular meeting of the club. W. E. Jordan and J. W. Kunz were appointed a committee to draft resolu- tions on the death of Christopher Young. The meeting then adjourned until January 12, 1899, at 3 o'clock p. m. The Market. The cut fiower market remains about the same, fiowers of all kinds plentiful and stock selling very low. First-class roses bring from $4 to |5, seconds $1.50 and $2, and in large lots at $10 per 1,000. Good long Beauties are scarce at 35 cents each, but short stemmed stock plentiful, the bulk going at not over 3 cents, though some will run to 5 cents. Carnations are good and plenty, and the price holds up at $1.50 lor fair stock, fancy bringing $2 and $2.50. California violets have gone up to $1, small singles 35 cents, with doubles at 75 cents to $1 per hundred and plenty of them just now. Good valley holds up to $5, but considerable is sold at $4. Romans are not yet plen- tiful. As usual at this season they bring from $1.50 to $4. Paper whites are piling up with very little sale at $3 Harrisii are still out of the mar- ket, but some good callas can be had at $10. Smilax and asparagus are sell- ing more freely this season than at any previous time. Christmas greens are scarce this year. Those who placed their orders ahead are in great glee and those who have to buy now are paying at the rate of $10 per 100 lbs. Heavy orders are re- ported for all kinds of Christmas greens. The fakir is having a hard time just now, with plenty of stock in the commission houses. They can't stand on the street corners, it's too cold and their stock freezes. Should the cold weather continue, with green stuff scarce, the fakir will have a hard row to hoe in St. Louis. Notes. Mrs, Ayers whose plants were, all frozen that were shipped from .W. K. Harris and Joseph Heacock wishes to state that both these gentlemen made good the loss by sending duplicate or- ders, which came in first-class shape. Mrs. A. is very grateful to both firms for the prompt attention paid to the matter. R. F. Tesson, the genial correspon- dent of the American Florist, has been quite sick the past week and from last reports was improving, but not able to attend to business. The condition of J. M. Jordan is still unchanged. Mr. Jordan was taken to his bed some two months ago, and has not been able to leave it since. The bowling club had a good attend- ance Monday night and rolled five games. Kunz, Tesson and Finlason are not well enough to roll, but by New Year's every member will be back to his post. Following are the scores: 12 3 4 5 Tot. Av. J. J. Beneke 168 165 184 152 189 858 175 Carl Beyer 169 143 157 130 ... 5fl9 149 Emll Schray 128 112 144 142 150 676 135 C. A. Kuehn 135 106 158 141 121 664 132 F. C. Weber 125 129 121 137 ... 532 133 C. C. Sanders 138 129 118 132 141 658 131 F. J. Fillmore.... 120 114 147 10$ 122 611 122 J. J. B. NEW YORK. On Dec. 2 Mrs. Jennie TJhorley was ordered by a jury in thfe Supreme Court to render an account to W. A. Bridgeman, who sued her for $30,000. He testified that in October, 1889, he entered into an agreement with Mrs. Thorley, as the agent of her husband, by which he was to have a one-eighth interest in the business. He said that in this way $50,000 became due him be- tween that time and February, 1896. He admitted that he had received from time to time $20,000.'^\ \ Assuming these figured^ to be correct the total profits of Mr. 'T^orley's bus- iness were in excess of $50,000 a year for seven years. Not a bad showing, even for a leading New York florist. ONCINNATL Exhibition. The carnation meeting of December 10th, held at the club rooms of the Florists' Society, was not up to the former shows, especially in standard varieties. Several good entries were made in the seedling classes, promi- nent among them were tne following: J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, O., with a pink, flower medium size, color about the same as Grace Wilder; the flowers arrived in poor condition. F. Dorner & Sons, La Fayette, Ind., showed Gen. Maceo, a very dark crim- son variety, beautiful rich color, but with US a hard one to sell. Their vase of G. H. Crane, a bright red, was excellent, and will no doubt be a valu- able variety. The flower is large, well formed, stem strong and clean, and the color all that can be desired. E. G. Hill & Co. showed in the seed- ling class a vase of America, This will be a rival to G, H. Crane; some of the craft seem to think the latter the better, while others are more Im- pressed with the former. Weber & Son, Oakland, Md., showed a seedling. No. 38-96, flower very large, color shell pink, growth and foliage strong and robust. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., sent a vase of his Mrs. Thos. Lawson. a beau- tiful deep pink, which was greatly ad- mired. R, Wltterstaetter had a collection ot seedlings, and among them were sev- eral promising ones. No, 557 was the largest pink on exhibition, but rather short in the stem. His 547A was a bright scarlet flower, fringed and very fragrant. These two will be heard from later, Wm, Murphy had on exhibition some of his money-making varieties, such as Armazindy, Gold Nugget. Portia and several others. Thos. Windram showed Mrs. Geo. Bradt, Flora Hill, Daybreak, Evelina, Victor and Bridesmaid. George & Allen, our enterprising young hustlers, showed up well, flUing one of the center tables. • Their collec- tion comprised in carnations Bradt, Scott, Flora Hill and Armazindy, and captured the $5.00 prize offered by Wm. Murphy for the best 100 standard blooms. In roses they showed Perles, ill aiiiiniiriritiirtr'i?! '■ r ...J., ■#■ \ 62 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ DECEMBER 15. 1898. Morgans, Brides, Bridesmaids, Beau- ties and Meteors. They also received the 15.00 prize offered by Geo. S. Bart- lett for the best twelve Beauties. In bulbous stock they had valley, callas, Harrisii, Romans and narcissus. Hoffmeister Flo. Co. showed a vase of their new rose. Miss Clara Barton, which deserved much praise; in color like a deep Bridesmaid; form of flower resembles the Morgan. In the evening the regular monthly meeting was held, with President Wit- terstaetter presiding. The society is now In a prosperous condition, live new members were elected, and oflicers for the ensuing year were nominated. The election will be held at the meet- ing in January and all members are requested to be present. Business G>n(littons. Business about town is rather slow for this season of the year. Roses have been a glut for ten days and even car- nations, scarce as they are, have not sold so well as usual. Shipping trade is fair, but not brisk enough to con- sume the stock coming in. There is a cut rate war between the over- the- Rhine florists, especially In holly, laurel, etc. Several branch stores have been opened and the public is getting the benefit of the reduced prices. They are selling roses at 50 cents per dozen, and one of them de- clares that he will continue to do so throughout the holiday season. It some of our Fourth street florists would take a walk up Vine and read the catchy signs reaching to the sixth floor of Fred Gears' annex they would get a few pointers how to freeze out their competitors. B. LOUIS MENAND. We have received from our old friend Louie Menand, of Albany, N. Y., a copy of a new edition of his' au- tobiography and recollections. To us everything from the pen of Mr. Men- and is Intensely Interesting, and we believe he Is doing history a great ser- vice in putting permanently on record the many very Interesting incidents of his long career. The veteran is now f»l years of ace and Is still hale and hearty. The passing of the years has not dimmed his interest In the profes- sion he has loved and practiced all his long life, and though already far be- yond the allotted "three-score and ten" we shall be surprised If the new century does not flnd him ready to take a fresh start and keep pace with the youngest of us. That he may do so is the wish of his many friends, both old and youn?. COUNCIL BLUFFS, lA.— Edw. Williams, the employe of Frey & Kast- ner, who was badly scalded at the time of the boiler accident which re- sulted in the death of Mr. H. Frey. Is improving and his physician says there Is now no doubt that the sight of the injured eye will be saved. The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use* There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only^ y Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Meniiun Flonuu" Keview when you write. SCRANTON, PA.— ^Mrs. Maggie Rob- ertson-MuIr, has entered into partner- ship with Mr. I. G. Marvin, of Wilkes- barre, and the firm of Marvin & Muir will open a finely fitted up fioral store at the corner of Washington Ave. and Spruce street. POWER OF ELOQUENCE. A Dakota lawyer was recently arrest- ed for stealing wood, but such was the power of his eloquence that he made the jury believe that he was only walk- ing In his sleep and thought that he was placing flowers on the grave of his first wife. — New York World. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. •Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR SALE— A handsome Florist's Ice Box, with elass front and sides : u«ed but a short time. Will be sold at a bargam. For full particulars address Roemer Drug Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED— Good second hand Hot Water Boiler. Heating: capacity 1200 to 1400 running: feet of four- inch greenhouse pipe. Jos. Labo, Joliet, III. WANTED — Good man to take charge of carnation houses and to do general prooagation. Address Wietor Bros , 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WANTED— Young man as assistant in store and greenhouses. Address H. F. Halle, 548 West Madison Sireet, Chicago. WANTED— First class young man in cut-flower store in a lar?e western city; must be up to date in design and decorative work. Address X, V, Z, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By good all 'round grow- er: single. 30 years old; best of references. Address K. L.. care Florists' Review. PARTNER WANTED— A man with some know- ledge of greenhouse management, with $2,000 or f 3.000 ca jital. A good opening for the right party. Ad- dress R., care Florists' Review. WANTED— A lady thoroughly posted in retail cut- flower business to buy part interest in well estab- lished place. For particulars, address Box 28, Baker City, Oregon. SlTUAllU^ W.XNTED- As working foreman or grower, by a thoroughly experienced florist, in a place where first class stock is called for: age 32, single, strictly sober and good references: at liberty after Christmas. Address Grower, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— A good all-'round florist, must be good on design work, sober and honest. Will pay $s» per month for right man. Address H., Florists' Review. w ANTED— A man to take charge of a section of rose houses: call at 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class reuil sund. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least 13.00 per day. Must buv stock, about isoo.oo. Reason tor selling, failing health. Address Illinois." care Florists' Review. W^r\ D O A I P A well established t^Uri OMLt. and paying I FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17,000 square feet of glass. Good residence and houses for help : everything in first class condi- tion. .Abundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Look Box 720. - LOS IIII6ELCS, CAL. Mention T>i» R«»v1^w whi>n you writ* FOR SALE OR RENT Complete cut flower and plant establishment. Only one in city of 20,000 inhabitants. An old established trade. In first-class running order. Bonanza for a good m^n. For lull particulars address WM. F. KJISTINC ft CO., 444 Sixth Avonuo. Pittsburg, Pa. Mention The Ftevlew when you write. Must be Sold Quick! On account of going to Europe, aa old established Florist business. 10,000 square feet of glass. Stock in fine condition. Carnations, Violets, Roses, Smilax and Freesias. Heated by steam; city water; 12 miles from New York, ia New Jersey; good retail trade; near three cemeteries. No reasonable offer rejected. Address K. P. W., care of Florists^ Review AlwayM Mentton Uie.... Florists' Review Wlxen Writing' Advertiiera. Li t£i>. l*i-jWi-. n- :j'x i , /.■jr. Jk^iH a.:^':./«ii^:tA^ .. ■^-*-"-*^-'- l- V.;.. ;j T . V f.. ■ ;.. DECEMBER 16, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 63- Christmas Price List. .^"■^"^.r '^^'ff^'-^': Taking Effect, Monday, December 19th. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, perdoz $12.00— $15.00 " medium, per doz.. 6.00— 9.10 short. " 3.00- 5.00 Wa will hava a fair supply ef finast quality. Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, $15.00— $18.00 Perles '• 12.00—15.00 Roses, seconds, average. '• 8.0 — 12.U0 We offer some extra select Brides, Kaiserjn ahd Maids, quantity limited, per lOU.. %iaXH CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty. Fancy varieties, fancily grown, perKO $6.00-$S.OO Ordinary varieties, fancily grown, perldO 4.00- 5.00 Ordinary varieties, average stock, per 100 3.00- 4.00 Wa will hava tha iargast quantity and ba»t assartmant of strietly first class stock on tha markat. Miscellaneous. Alyssum per lOO, $ .50 Marguerites " 1.00— $1.50 Callas per doz., 2.00— 2.50 Harrisii " 2.50—3.00 Romans per 100, 3.O.— 4.C0 Narcissus " 3.00—4.00 Stevia, very fine " 1.50 Valley " 5.00—6.00 Violets " 2.00-2.50 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P* and D. at cost. Store open from 7KX) A. M.» until 9.00 P. M., December 1 9th to 24th, inclusive. Christmas— closed at Noon. Decorative. ASPARAGUS. Per string $ .75 FERNS. Per 100, 20c per 1.000, $1..50 Original cases, 4,000 to 6,000 " 1.25 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— 1.50 GALAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c .... per 1,COO, $1.00 Original cases, lO.OOu .^^^^j^^^ " .75 SMILAX. Common, very fine perdoz., $1.50— $2.00 Wild, Parlor Brand case 3.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Largecase 8.00 m^ WE WILL HAVE the Stock you "" "" waut and the disposition and ability to treat you fairly and well. We solicit your orders. E. C. AMLING, W. 8. KEFFBOir, Manag'er. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. Decorative Stock, Palms and Ferns Per doz. Latania Borbonica, 4-in $3.C0 4M-m 4.00 6-in 9.00 Kentias. 4 to 5-in $5.00 to 6.00 Phoenix Reclinata, 5-in 5.00 " Canariensis. 5-in 5.00 Seaforthia Elegans, 5-in., 50c each 5.00 ^' 6-in., 7.^c " 7.00 Oreodoxa Regia, 4-in., 45c " 5.01 Cham. Humilis 6.00 Ficus Elastica, 4-in., 40c each 4.50 Cycas Revoluta, 4-in., 25c each. Asparagus P Nanus, 3-in., 10c each 1.00 4-in., 15c •• 1.50 Sword Ferns, 3-in., 50c per doz.; 4-in 1.00 Ad. Cuneatum, 3-in., per luO, $5.00 75 4-in 1.00 Selaginellas, E. and Martensii, 3-in., 8c each. .75 Cyperus Alt.. 4-in., $3.uO per 100. Send for List of FlorUts' Supplies. WII^KXAMS ak SONS CO., Batavia, 111. Mention The Review when jou write. The Cottage Gardens, "■ ' S^i. QUEENS, L. 1. WHOLESALE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linvllle, Mitchell Co , N. C. Mention The Review when you write. DO NOT FORGET That we are ^Headquarters for Western Penna. it will pay you to write for our CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST OF CUT FLOWERS. WM. F. KASTING & CO., 444 6th Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. JUST RECEIVED FROM JAPAN in fine condition: LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, extra size, at $100.00 per 1,000 KUBRUM " 60.00 MELPOMENE, extra size, at 100.00 LILIUM AURATUM, 7 to « inches, at 80.00 9toll " 60.00 ^^ We have still left ujuiTF nnuiu UVIOIUTUC 12 to 15 centimetres, which Ainnn P^^ a few thousand of our iVnIlt llUMAN niAlilNIHo, we offer to first comer at )IU.UU 1000 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Mention FloTiPtu' Review when you wrltt- Areca Lutescens, COCOS WXDDEI.IANA, XEVTIA BE^MOBEAVA. X.AT.^HIA BORBONICA, FOR PRICES AND SIZES See Florists' Review, November 17th, page 660. JOSEPH HEAGOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Mention 'Florists' Review when you write. Get your order for ROSES, CAK- NATIONS, PAPER WHITES, lioMANs fMHRISTMAS lor Ift^S iu early to Geo.A.Kuhl,Pekin,lll. Mentico The Review when you write. [JIRCHIDS.... We are headquarters for imported and established Orchids of tlie finest quality. Also a complete line of material for Orchid culture. Lager & Hurrell, PrpX,"!.' Summit, N. j. Mention Florlnts' Review when you write. OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you writ*. Iii'iiiili'iftiwiiir'lir'ii ' ■■.'■■■• ■-■..*■/ ■«■ ■■ ■■ (0 LJ The Weekly Florists' Review* DECEMBER 15, 1898. CARNATIONS ROMAN HYACINTHS CARNATIOI KENNICOn BROS. Do Your Xmas i IN MAKING YOUR HOLIDAY p SELECTIONS (0 DC You certainly should not overlook superior accommoda- ^ O tions — the larger stocks— the better assortments^ ^^ ^ ^ We doubt if our price-advantages^ quality Considered, are equaled in America* The facts are indisputable — easiest to trade in a store where stocks are complete — THE ^ CO LARGEST STORE IN CHICAGO. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ B hi (fi 2 To the Retail Florists Of Chicago and Neighboring Cities: PLACE YOUR ORDERS AT ONCE As Orders Are Filled in Rotation. k<*^« ■■yr»! DC This Year's Customers u! Must Be Ours Next Year The Values W( CARNATIONS ROSES SMILAX ASPAR nM 7 -- ■,..-,.« DECEMBKR M, ran, TTic W^cckly Florfsts' Rcvicw. *5 >NS COMMON FERNS VALLEY VIOLETS CO., CHICAGO, ILL I Buying Now!! 0) m 0) ^.<; ♦i^, What Chicago Florists Talk About Following arc D F m D H' Q f a few of our KLV/V/KL/ i3 1 Old Sayings: "If you arc^ stuck and want anything, ^o to K. Bros. Co." " If they have not ^ot it, you are sure it is not to be had." The consignments of the celebrated highest-class growers keep us in the front, and we are still growing LARGER EACH YEAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY SURPLUS ^3CLI^^^ II I ^^ ^^^da when you write! ^^^^1^1 B Give Are Our Best Advertisements RAGUS ADIANTUM SMILAX VIOLETS ■J^L-LcL ■ „ 66 The Weekly Fbrfets^ Review^ DECEMBER 15. 189S. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Assume— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrogate— In case you cannot fill order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can ur cannot till order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do so, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one win do. Atn»ble— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messengtron train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned, send all you cat., and send balance on next train. Admission- This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified, you may substitute according to your bejt Judg- ment. Ancestor— This order is an addition to my regular order. Durable- Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Fill if possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate — Flowers ordered are to be re-shippeJ to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord Ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers, If nt reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery— This order countermands all previous orders. Formation— Add these Items to the order which you already have, but In case flrst order Is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo — We are In a bad pinch ; send us some- thing to help us out, even If of poor quality. Flocking— Have sent mail order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- der when received. Foraging— This order Includes all Items previously ordered and wanted for thi^ date. Superior- Can use something especially fine, and am willing to pay accordingly. 8kip— If you are out, buy the best yon can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Elope — Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock Is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. Itecture — Our store was closed yesterday when your telegram came. Received It this morning. Will ship by flrst train to-day, unless counter- manded at once. WLiling— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will ■end on next train possible to-day. Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day. Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day. If you want or- der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at once. Favorite — Stock very poor, none better to ^e had. Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. Fundament— Stock named In this telegram haa been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by telegram, win be sent on KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED. Keep the dealer from whom you or- der flowers fully postc* as to the sort Of stock for which you have the lar- gest sale. Write him as fully as poa- Bihle when you have time to devote to the matter. Keep him fully a.i- vlsed as to the needs of your trade. He will then know much better how to fill your telegraphic orders. He will know whether to send you the best in the market at the top price or to send you a fair grade at a more moderate price. The dealer is anxious to please you but often his information is mea- gre. Make this information as full as possible by mail and your telegraphic orders will be flUed more to your sat- isfaction. 600(000 feeV OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTffiS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review CHRISTMIIS PRICE LIST. Taking Effect Dec. 19. AMESZCABT BSAUTT Extra long stem ..per doz. $12.00 24-inch stem " tt.lO 20 " " 7.50 15 " ...... " 5.00 12 " " 8,50 8 *' ** 2 00 BKSTEOB .'.".!!'... per 100, 15.00 to $18.00 BBIDE8MAIB 15.(10 to 18.00 BBIBE " IS.OOto 18.00 KAXBEBZH' 12.00 to 15.00 PBBIiB " 8.00 to 12.00 CABNATIOVS 4.00 to 5,00 -r-^ fancy . " 6.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. when you write. Bassett&Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHiaGO. ILL. "■^s.'sr:?: cut flowers Oreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 .RANDOLPH ST. CM I CAGO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mpntinn The Rpvt^w whi'n you write. A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., Chioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Mention The Revtrw when you writ*. ANDALL Wholesale Florist full Liii«9 ul VTire ue- signa and plies aucccsaur lo Qlover ii«9 Ul VTire ife- -^-^v w succcs&u ind Florists' m«/ Winter &C s. B. Winter '^r lll,..,>T.>f«.1 • * 91 RanHn Write for Illustrated Catal(^rue. 21 Randolph St CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cgt Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONe, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sir Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. ZiOUIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 3740 Olive Street, - - ST. i;OUIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and a fall line. Headquarters (or the Southwast. F, F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gonnml««lon FLORISTS, 41 Baudolph Street, CHICAGO. ^^ Cons)g:nments solicited. Mention Pnr>rl)iti»' R^vt^w whi'n you write. Always Mention the.... Florlete* Review When Writincr Advertisers. -"-■-'" ■■'^^'•'•^ ■i&ki .*'iT.*afi>»rf' t?>rv. ;■- y- . . DECIBMBER 15. 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 67 BASSEH&WASHBIRN Oar Specialties for Christmas. Fancy Migonette. We shall have a very fine lot of giant Migonette, the flower spikes are three times as long as the common varieties. This is cut fresh the same day of shipment and retains its delightful fra- grance a long time. Smilax. Our new house of Smilax is now ready for market. The strings are six to seven feet long and extra heavy, the foliage being the finest we ever saw. Price only $J.50 per dozen. Asparagus. This is in fine shape. We have extra long and heavy strings, suitable for exhibition purposes anywhere, and where a very fine decoration is wanted they cannot be excelled. Prices for extra long, 75c to $J.OO; medium, 50c. Adiantum. Long, fine, $1.00 per loo. Am. Beauties. Ours are the finest in the market but very scarce. Tea Roses. ' Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles and Meteors. No finer stock can be had. They are carefully graded and our cut is second to none. Fancy Carnations. Such as Bradt, Gold Nugget, Mary Wood, Flora Hill, White Cloud, Psyche, Jubilee and others. We have 30,000 plants of these to pick flowers from, but send your order early as they go fast. Li(y of the Valley. From the finest cold storage pips, thus giving plenty of deep green foliage. Price $4.00 per 100. ROMANS AND PAPER WHITES in large quantities. # Buy your flowers direct from the grower, you gret a better averagre grade of flowers, more even lu every way and more carefully handled. Our facilities are the best in the West for packing: and taking;: care of the flowers. No crowding: or bruising: of the stock. Orders will be shipped direct from the greenhouse wherever practicable. Bassett & Washburn GREENHOUSES, HINSDALE, ILL. Store, 88 Wabash Avenue, - - CHICAGO, ILL. iMiiiiiii SkM^itiiemJkmiiUiiiSMAM "■■' - ''-^'— iltii Imlftintat'li'iiv WWriiir 'rr ^8 The Wccldy Florists^ Review^ DECEMBER 15, 1898. DES MOINES, lA. . The annual meeting of Des Moines Florists' Club was held Dec. 9 at J. F. Marshall's, and ofQcers for the ensuing year elected as follows: Peter Lam- bert, president; J. F. Marshall, vice president; J. T. D. Fulmer, secretary and treasurer. Some of the craft have started the plan of visiting each oth- er's greenhouses. Lambert, Marshall and Fulmer made a partial round of the trade last week, and found some houses doing well, others not so well, and still others poorly. Morris has some fine roses, but his carnations are not so good as should be at this sea- son of the year. He ^iso has a fine lot of cinerarias. Lambert's place is not at Its best, he being somewhat behind on account of building one new smilax house, one propagating house, a new boiler room and potting shed. At Mr. Anderson's place we found his carnations looking only tolerable, and his roses are decidedly off crop. Marshall's carnations are A No. 1 and a credit to the place. He has as fine a lot of Gold Finch as one could wish to see. One center bed of Portias that were planted from the field Sep- tember, 1897, did well last winter and fair all summer. This fall Mr. M. was undecided about taking them out, but finally concluded to run fhem on. I suspect some of our good carnation growers will say all bosh, but wait anr* hear the story through. From Oct. 1, 1898, to May 1 next he will cut thirty blooms per plant, and as fine blooms as can be produced on Portia plants. I hear today that one of our florists will let the water out of the boiler this afternoon and let the houses freeze, because they will not pay coal bills and night fireman and leave a margin tor owner. J. T. D. F. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Beginning two days previous to Thanksgiving, we have had one solid block of cloudy, cold weather relieved by about five hours of sunshine today, and how we all yearn for just about one week of such weather to help along the tardy buds for Christmas. Flowers of all kinds will be scarce. Carnations in particular will be more scarce than last Christmas, If indica- tions hold good, and as for green, lau- rel, bouquet green and holly, the sup- ply promises to be totally inadequate. Mums are practically all gone, un- less at Smith's, who has a batch of late LIncolns which promise to be fine and sell this year. Roses promise to be In the best demand and supply. Prices hold firm, growers reluctant to part with stock, holding it back as long as they can, to get as near to ad- vanced prices as possible before un- loading. Crabb & Hunter will have a fine batch of Harrlsil as pot plants; also a REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. CHRISTMJIS PRICE LIST. Taking Effect Dec. 19. Am, Beauty, extralongstem, per doz. $12.00 24-in. stem .... " 9.00 20-in. '• .... " 7.50 15-in. " .... " 5.tO 12-in. " .... " 8.50 8-in. " .... " 2.00 Meteor per 100, $15.00 to $18.00 Bridesmaid " 15.00to 18.00 Bride " 15.00 to 18.00 Kaiserin " 12.00to 15.00 Perle " 8.00 to 12.00 Carnations " 4.00 to 5.00 fancy.... " 6.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you^-wrtW. ...KELSEY'S BRILLIANT SOUTHERN... GALAX LEAVES and LEICOTHOE SPRAYS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS. Introduced by Harlan P. Kelsey. Nothing Else will Take Their Place. Can be had of all leading: wholesale florists who are supplied bv me, or write or wire me direct. Be sure to ask if they are KBLSHV'S. and so get the fin- est colored and firmest Leaves. Used out of original rases— no rehandhng. For all the finest floral decorations. Nothine equals Galax for weaths, crosses and all funeral designs, as they remain perfectly fre«h outs-ide without care. Use the small green leaves with violets. No hing else so cheap, lastmg, beautiful and easily handled. Kemember the long, wiry stems. In early December and during the wii ter I will have a large supply m Boston di- rect from my Highlands Nursery in the Carolina mountains placed m Cold Storage. packed m original cases as below, and can ship promptly from Boston on order by mail or wire. I reserve right to ship from either Boston or N . C, unless ordered to contrary. w^r^m£>rc> OALAX, large or small, either color, per looo, $1.25; 5000 or PIfll rS" more at $1.00 per M. Terms Cash. I imiV/l-O* LEUCUTHOE SPKAVS, per 100, $1.00: per 1000, $8.00. Case A— 5,000 Galax, a.~^ DECEMBER 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review* 69 Vaughan, McKellar & Wioterson | CHRISTMAS PRICES TAKING EFFECT DEC. 19. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Brides, Maids. Meteor. ..per 100, 10.00 to 15.00 Kaiserin, La France .... " 10.00 to 15.00 Perle " 8.00 to 10.00 Roses, our selection " 8.00 to 10.00 CARNIITIOIIS. Fancy Stock per 100, $4.00 to $^.00 Ordinary Stock " 3.00 to 4.U0 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Fancy Varieties per 100, Jl.i.OO to |25.00 Medium Stock " 8.00 to 12.00 Common Stock " 4.00 to 6.00 MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. Violets perlOO, 1.50 to 2.50 Valley " 4.00 to 6.00 Narcissus " 4.00 to 6.00 Romans " 4.00 to 5.00 Callas " 18,0ito 20.a» Harrisii " 20.00 to 25.00 Bouvardfa " 2.00 to 3.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. GIVE US YOUR XMAS ORDER EARLY. SPECIAL. Poinsetti&s, good per doz., $3.00 select " 4.00 extra " 5.00 Decorative Stock. Wild Smilax, parlor brand $3.75 " medium case 5.50 '■ large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus per doz.. .$t}.00 to 8.00 string 50 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., 1.50 to 2.00 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz., 1.00 We carry a good stock of above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Fine >lantB ^or Xmas trade. Oood assortment colors, well flowered. Positively none l>etter. Shipped direct from Greenhouses by express only. l,Oou 5inch pots per 100, $^5.()0 500 6 " " 50.00 Cyclamen Plants. I XMAS STOCK. ORDER NOW and secure your supply early. Holly and Green. We will meet the quotations of any reputable Western House. We have fresh goods of the following and are ready to fill your orders : CAPE FLOWERS, IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS, VASES, RIBBONS, WHEAT SHEAVES, DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS, VIOLET TIN FOIL, CHENILLE. Rattan and >Vire Rings for Holly Wreaths Store open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundavs and Holidavs, 7:00 A. M. to Noon. All orders packed with the greatest of care and shipped on time. I' I- I- I- TeL Main 1129. VAIGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. fiTr'rrrT'^i''¥'^ir'^W^^f^irir't-t^'^-^tir-¥-¥-^ir'^*-t*'t^iriri^^'t-irir^^ Mention Th« Review when you write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shlppinc Orders. Mention Florlsta' Kevtew wben you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 West 12tli Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. . FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMCNTS SOLICITCD. 1kf*T Th» Rpvtow wb»n vnM wrItA ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FlOrlStS' SUPpllCS Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns tor good stock. Open night and day. 520 W.Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Growers of QUT FLOWERS o^ Wholesale. Regular shipping: orders eiven special attention. We have the largest plant weot ot Chicagu. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill. Mo. FAMCY HARDY FERNS. WABRAITTED FIBBT QUAXiXTT. Special attention paid to supplying Whole- sale Dealers. Write for prices. ALSO DEALER IN BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES, Etc. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. ^ff~ Oldest, larg'est and most reliable dealer in the United States. Montton Th*i RpvI«»w wh^n yno write. DAGGER HOLTON & HlNKEL CO. Wholesale Floriets And Florlete' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS-OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box. 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mfnttnn The Review when ynu write. BINGHAMPTON, N. Y. Fire, caused presumably by tramps, did considerable damage to the houses of Mrs. M. L. Barnes, on the morning of Nov. 23d, consuming the boiler shed and scorching about 1,500 chrysanth plants and a quantity of cut blooms stored for Thanksgiving orders; un- fortunately the houses were not In- sured, w. M. ANTON SCHLLTHEIS, fe" .•J-" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather). al50 Full and con- Line of Other Plowering Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Mention Florlsta* Review when you write. NEPHROLEPIS COROATA COMPACTA. Tine, Strong-, 314 inch plants. H.W per 100. 4-inch plants, $15.01 per 100. Cash with order. Box 650. BLUE XSZiAHD, VUI, Mention The Review when jrou write. J».- .«.« ..-.— JLjMiJMjd. .> -I'«v,^„ ..W-^...'.-. . . ,' . 70 The Weekly Fforists^ Review* DECEMBER 16, 18M. ^•^ SAMUEL S. PEN NOCK, -wholesale florist /• OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From 12 A. M,, Mondays to JO P.M., Saturdays. ' *^ ' \ L 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia,!^. A constant supply of SELECT, VALLEY the year round. .. AMEBIC AIJ BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention Florlntn' Review when jrou write WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 Pen" Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists Long Dittance 'Phone 2167 Write for Price list. Consignments Solicited. B&ention The K«rtew when you write. BERLIN, ONT. A short time ago I sent out for the Canadian Horticultural AsBociation nearly fifty circulars to the largest and most important florists' estab- lishments in this country, asking opinions on the tariff question. Just eleven replies have been received. May I ask those who have not yet replied to do so at once? Surely it is a ques- tion that concerns us all deeply, and it does seem to be actually necessary that the tariff should be changed from the way it stands now. Prospects for a good Christmas trade in all lines are good, but from Thanksgiving until now it has been the dullest of the dull, owing a good deal, I daresay, to the bad weather, it having snowed every day, more or less. A few sunny days before Christ- mas would do a great deal of good and considerably increase the supply of flowers. A. H. EWING. LOUISVILLE, KY. A fairly good attendance was pres- ent at the last meeting of the Society of Kentucky Florists. The following officers for 1899 were elected: Pres., C. H. Kunzman; vice-pres., Jacob Schulz; rec. secretary, H. Lichtefeld; fin. sec'y., Jos. Coenen; treas., S. Thompson; sen- tinel, T. B. Rudy; trustee, H. Fuchs. The installation of officers will take place on Jan. 3 and will be celebrated with a grand banquet. Flowers are not very plentiful and prices have not advanced to any de- gree. We had no Chrysanthemum Show this fall, but hope to make up next fall with a fine exhibition. Nanz & Muner held a mum show at their store, where some very fine blooms were to be seen. Mr. H. Lichtefeld raised some very fine mums, both as to size and color. KY. ST. THOMAS, ONT.— Webster & Co. have succeeded McLean, the fiorist. nOWERS URISH And Your Profits Increase. Walker' 8 Plant Footl is a scientifically prej^red fertilizer whicii every one of your customers stiouid have and will want wiien you sliow it to ttiem. look Profit for You. Send for free literature and price lists. FLOWLR arv PLANT FOOD CO., Rochester. N. Y. Mention The Review when jmi write. Headquarters for WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WM. r. KASTING, ^„„ F. STOKES, ngrr. jUjft ESTABLISHED ♦♦* Sixth Ave . PITTSBURG. PA. Longr Distance 'Phone 2985 Roses, Carnations and all Icinds seasonable iiowers. Orders punctually filled within shortest notice. Florists' Suppiias and all kinds of WIr* Dasigns always in stock. Consignments of good stock solicited. GOOD REPUTATION IN WESTERN NEW YORK WILL INDUCE YOU TO GIVE US A FAIR TRIAL Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morningr at 0 o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, SEcntTARv. Mention The Review when you write. G HRISTMAS OFFER. Asparagus Sprengerii. 3-in. pots. r>.00 per 1<0: 4-in.. J'^.no per lOn. Blue and Red Spirea and English Ivv. field plants, $1.00 per lOO. Cash wilh order. Blue Spirea. Weep- ing Lantana and Violets, pot plan's, also I0,000 Rooted Cuttings Carnations, tha Big Four and others. Write at once for prices. Address BOVET BROS., Florists, WEST OBOVE, FA. Mention The Review when you write. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, ^^ CamatiolMs, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, SSWa 495 Washington St.. BUrFALO, N. Y. Also Dealer Jn Florists' Supplies and Wire Dealtrns. M.-r>il.>ri |«*|«in«*l>' H.-V1.-W m-H..?! v..|i wrilt- WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Oriqinal Headonarters for CARNATIONS. M^ntlfm The Review wh»n you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consiflmments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. M.'niinn Flnrintp' Review when yoo write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St., PHILAOaPHlA, PA. M<>ntlon The Review when you write. tt. Bayersdorfer & Co. II THE LARGEST .-^ «UPPUY notiSB II IN AMERICA New Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies on appIicadoB For the trade only. 60 to 56 N. 4th Street, PHIUIDELPHIA. PA. Mention Plonnts' Review when you write. HORNELLSVILLE, N. Y. A. W. Wettlin's house of cyclamen is worth a journey to see, showing what good cultivation can accomplish, and yet with several growers this plant is a total failure this season, evidently owing to a disease of some nature, as exactly the same treatment was given. • W. M. CANON CITY. COLO.— R. D. Baker has added several new greenhouses. DECEMBER 15,1896. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 7J I i Beauties .: • Maids Meteors Peries Carnations Romans Narcissus - Yloiets Valley - Cut Flowers ...FROM... E. H. Hunt Abundant Supply. Fine Stock. SPECUL ATTENTION TO SHIPPING ORDERS. The "Old Reliable" at 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Comnion Ferns Smiiax Adiantum Leucotlioe sprays Galax Leaves Ivy Leaves Wild Smiiax Needle Pines Palm Leaves Mention The Review when yon write. |8.0f>-10.00 6.00- 8.00 200- i.OO 10.00-14.00 10.00-15. W) 10.00-15.00 10.00-15.00 8.00-12.00 10.00-12.00 $6.00-7.00 8.00— 5.fO 2.00-4.10 HIIMT'S XMAS QUOTATIONS. Taking effect Monday, Dec. 19. 1898. Subjaot to Changs Without Notioo. We are Headquarters for CUT FLOWERS. roses! Good stock scarce. Beauties, long per doz., " medium " short Brides per 100, Kaiserin " Maids " Meteors " Peries '• Our selection " CIIRIIJITIONS. Fancy per 100, Selected Stock Good " GREENS. Asparagus per string, .60— .75 Forns— Adiantum per 100, 1.00—1.25 Common Fancy... per 1,000, 1.50 Smllox perdoz., 1.2!^1.60 Wild Smllax, In stoek. Large case $8.00 Medium 5.50 Parlor Brand .... 3.75 Oaiax Loavos, green, bronze, per 1000. 1.50 Leucothoe Sprays per 100, .60 MISCELLJINEOUS. Callas per doz., 2.00-2.80 Valley . per 100. 5.0O-6.00 Ivy Leaves (oiled) " .50 Alvssum '• 25 Violets " 2.00—8.00 Romans " 8.00— 4 00 ,P. W. Narcissus " 4I00 Tulips 'if in market) " 8.00-5.00 HUNT'S FLOWERS GO EVERYWHERE. Special Attention given to the Shipping Trade Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from 1,000 to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. M«nt!on The Review when you write. fiFRANIIIU^ S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other Vkiinniumai standard varieties, 2-inch pots. $2.00 per lOo. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. f^Zl'T^^rf^ BOUBAINVILLEA. i^L^i^^'lA'^' *-'-•> CARNATIONS all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention nortstg' Review when you write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Mention Florists' Review wlien you write. M. RICE & CO. NCW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUE FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers ^1 Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. American Rose Company, Specialists in HAND FERTILIZED CARNATION SEEDS from named varieties. WABHIVOTOV, D. C. Mention FlorlPt«' Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AMD FOLIAGE PLANTS. Largest stock in America. SZEB&ECHT ft SON, New Bochelle, V. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon? arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M.» Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Pioriete, RICHMOND, - INDIANA. Mfntinn The R<'vl«»w when you wr1t» CARNATIONS. WEBEB ft SONS, - OAKI.Ain>, MD. Meniinn The Review when you write. CORNING, N. Y. A. H. Woeppel reports good sales on mums. Roses are coming in elegantly for Christmas and I question if finer carnations, particularly Daybreak, Flora Hill, Scott, Jubilee and White Cloud, can be found anywhere. The latter variety throws stems 18 inches long on an average and has not been disbudded, but will be from now on when even heavier blooms must result. 'Tis a grand thing amongst whites. W. M. ^mLHL^ -i-^ :Jf'^ 72 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ DECEMBER 15. 1896. INDIANAPOLIS. Thanksgiving; Tracle. Thanksgiving day weather was cold and clear, with business not quite up to tlie average. Everyone seemed to be prepared for an increased demand. Tbe amount of mums at our city mar- ket on that day was surprising, and al- though prices were reasonable, they did not sell very well. Roses and car- nations were plenty and quality good, but did not seem to have many buyers. Violets were the only things in good demand, and as usual supply was short. Since then the weather has been bad, snowing and cold, making business for the flower trade slow. A few large or- ders for design work help things gen- erally. At present there are plenty of roses, while carnations especially red; ana violets very scarce. Mums are taking a back seat, their season be- ing over. A few good ones are occa- sionally seen. Holly and Green wreathing have made their appearance and the stores are putting on their holiday attire. The florists here don't care to handle these goods, as there is nothing in it, being overdone by peddlers, who go from house to house and sell at reduced prices, besides it is sold at all down- ' town street corners, groceries, etc. Club Meeting. At the regular meeting of the Club, Wednesday, Dec. 7, we had a large at- tendance, the most interesting one we had for a long time. Probably this was due to the election of officers. The following were elected: J. Clyde Pow- ers, pres.; F. B. Alley, vice-pres.; Fred R. Hukriede, sec. and treas. After the election Mr. Henry Rieman proposed dropping our annual shows and give several exhibitions through- out the year, to which the public be admitted free. He said it was not necessary to give money as premiums, but to give certificates for well grown plants or cut flowers. His proposition was well received and nearly every one present favored it. No action was taken on the subject, however, until the State society meets in January, when the local club and the State soci- ety will jointly act on the subject. A few remarks as to our show, which was a success in every way, ex- cept financially. However, we were able to pay 80 per cent in place of 50 as generally expected. As stated above every one is willing to abandon the show and give exhibitions on a small- er scale several times a year. FRED. THE Holly adv. of Mr. A. K. Sava- cool, Lewes, Del., that appears in this Issue was intended for last week but came too late for that number, owing to a delay in the mails. WAUSAU, WIS.— M. Phillipp, for- merly of Valparaiso, Ind., has bought out O. Leubner and is now in charge. '«^ Buffalo. Mention Florliitii' Review when you write. Always Mention the.--. riorlete* Review When Writiner Advertisers. : . :.M^^-iJ.i!LilU. 74 The Weekly Florists^ Review* PKCSMBER 15, 1888. ST. PAUL, MINN. Trade continues good with stock of good quality and In fair supply. The weather for the past two weeks has been bright and favorable for pro- ducing good bloom. From present in- dications there will be a satisfactory cut for Christmas with moderate pri- ces, but a few dark days may produce quite the opposite results. Carnations have improved in quanti- ty and quality and will be In crop for the holidays. Roses, however, will be mostly off crop — the severe storm and cold of Thanksgiving week upsetting all plans. Romans and Paper Whites are now in evidence, and as usual, are found very useful in funeral work, which is unusually heavy at this sea- son. Harrisli are badly diseased, and but few good blooms will be In for the holidays. Bouquet Green Is very scarce in this market, with all visible stocks sold out. Delaware holly Is In and Is of the finest quality. The demand for all greens is very brisk, with indications pointing to a scarcity in all lines, be- fore Christmas arrives. The Florist Clob. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club, held Dec. 10th, considerable dis- cussion ensued over the subject of state Institutions supported by crimi- nal labor selling plants and flowers In competition with the florists, who pay taxes and employ help. A committee has been appointed to look after the matter in the state legislature this winter. The Injustice of this competi- tion and of the Oakland Cemetery As- sociation, of this city, which Is ex- empt from taxation, but which has erected quite a range of houses, was fully shown In the discussion of the evening. If these institutions are fostered and supported by the state why may they not engage In any branch of mercan- tile business and In time tend to ruin all business enterprises? If such a state of affairs exists In other states the Society of American Florists should bestir itself at once, and secure state and national legislation to stop the pernicious practice. John A. May, for the past twelve years with L. L. May & Co., has opened a neat, attractive store on West 6th street. This makes 13 cut flower stores In this city, which is probably several more than is necessary for the trade requirements. X. Y. Z. PITTSBURG. Mr, William Falconer, superinten- dent of Schenley Park, started last week for Jamaica, West Indies, on a botanical foraging expedition. He sailed from New York last Saturday. DENVER, COLO. The Gallup Floral & Seed Co. has succeeded the Gallup Floral Co., at corner Fifteenth street and Cleveland place. Perry C. Gallup is manager. v:).y ^ CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 feat long, SO cont* each. Shipped to any part of the country. T-. MODEL Also Wire Rose Stakes. Extemion Carnation Support i * (juBRNS, N. v., i eo. i6, 'qj. Mr.Thbkon Parker. Brook lyn, NY. Dear Sir:— I havetestec your latest Model Carnation Sup- port, and am free to say that I con- sider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and 1 tnink will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit lor the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 18, '97. Mr. Thkron Parkbr. Dear Sin— Your wire stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Car- nation Support. Yours truly, ■ Dailladouzb Bros. W. HoBOKBN, N. J., Feb. 18, '07. Mr. Thbron Parker, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratiUate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that those I ha\'e had from you are about as perfect as anybody will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an ideal carnation sup- irt, a thing I havt ieen looking for for a long time. iuins you every success in the sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. Asmus. Write for Prices, Circular and Special Discounts for eariy orders. The Model Plant Stake Co. THERON PARKLR, Mgr., inventor and Patentee. 89 Morton Street. BBOOK^TV, V. T. ICeatloB The Rerlew when 70a wrlta. J «?l ....NOW IN COURSE OT PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. Tt will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor-' iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists* Publishing Company 520-335 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per lOa Begonia Incamata Gigantea |2.0& Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties 4.0(^ Coleus, 50 varieties l.OO " mixed $5.00 per 1,000., 60 " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed l.OO Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.2& Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Feiargoniums, assorted, named 4.0O POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2}i-in. 4.0O Rex, mixed " 4.00 Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.0O Cinerarias, best strains " 8.0O Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.0O Impatiens Sultana " 3.0O Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.0O Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 3-incfi, extra $2.00 to 4.00 t^^ Write for prices on other stock or for Urge quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE] & UNDERHIIili, Watertowii, N. Y. Mention Florlsta' Review when you write. INSUBE^^rFKi Florists' Mutual Fire insurance Ass*n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. 1— __^ FORT WAYNE. iND, Mention Florlsta' Review when you write. ^ STOCK OF KUOLO* 500 ParUs, 1000 Bridas, 1500 Bridasmald. fine stock, out of 2H-incb pots, $3.00 per 100. S25.(X) per 1000. VIOLETS, field grown chimps, $3,00 per 100. C. LENGENFELDER, Cor. Western and Berteau Aves., CHICIIOO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Ploriste* Review When Writing Advertisers. UkMte^ .'■■r.iiM-i-ii---—----''^' -•'«■«- ■•"■'- -'••-f-^ ■■■■.,' .^-■».j>.-v--"— >--'■■■ ii-.-Ai ..,=;■.■... — -.->.jj>.'- ■■--,/ »>\.,^„f)(-.)-, jrJiaiaiiMiimiir- ^r r^p-F' DECEMBER 15, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 7S GBO. WITTBObD, Estabtished 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136. Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. Grower and Importer of If you want any goods ip our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in dvery respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS. Measurements,>top of pot to top of tallest leaf. VARIETIES. Size Height Pot. Inches. Areca Lutescens 5-in. 22-26 - " " 6-Jn. 24-28 8-in. 40-50 Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. 10-14 Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 24-26 8-in. 88-40 " Forsteriana 6-in. 82-86 Latania Borbonica 4-in. 14-16 " " 6-in. 20-24 8-in. 24-30 " " Wn. 34-36 Phoenix reclinata 6-in. 18-20 cananensis 6-in. 22-20 7-in. 26-30 Char. Leaves. 6-10 -8-10 15-20 4- 6 5- 7 4- 6 3- 5 2- 8 5- 6 5-6 7-8 4- 5 5-6 8-10 -PRICE , Each. Doz. $0.50 .75 2.50 .25 1.50 2.50 1.25 .25 .75 1.50 2.50 .50 .75 1.00 $ 5.00 9.00 30.00 2.50 18.00 30.00 15.00 3.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of Jarge specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 " 7 "*^ "^ .. "^ " 2.00 " "8 " " " 3.50 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " niceplants 20 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 " " 8 " " 4 " " Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots Pandanus utiTis, " " "6 ' Veitchii, " " " 7 " Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 8-in. pots .25 .50 .50 .50 2.00 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata. from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 '^ 5 . . . . Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. Martensii, " " 4 " . Doz. $18.00. 24.00' 40.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 l.OO 1.50 1.2& 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. $0.50 8-in. 1.00 5-in. 2.00 Cyrtomium falcatum 3-in. 1.00 Lomariagibba 8-in. 1.00 " 4-in. 1.50 Nephrolepis pectinata... 4-in. 1.50 FER Per 100 $4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.(0 NS. Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. 3.00 exaltata 4-in. 1.50 5-in. 2.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 $2.50 each. " Philipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 " serrulata 2-in. .50 Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 Mention The Review when you write. SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are ofifering same at $1.00' per 100 yards. Pandanus Veitchii. strong. Healthy Plants, Good Shape and Wail Colerad. Size of pot. Height above pot. e-inch 15 to 20 inches.. 7 8 0 10 12 Price, each. $1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 24 to 28 28 to 32 82 to 38 38 to 45 48 to 50 Measurements from top of plant in natural position. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. CCRMIIIITOWII, PA. ICentlon Florists' Review when you write. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. In this specialty we are prepared to supply the trade with Henry Dreer's latest set of new seedlings, sent out tWs year, the most gorgeous set of Petunias in existence. We nave three houses planted for cuttings, so are pre- pared to supply unlimited quantities on short notice. Strong 2 in. plants. $2.00 per loo; strong rooted cuttings $1.00 per 100. Place your orders early, as there will be a great demand for this stock. No orders solicited for less than f i.oo. Cash with order. Send for our circular. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. - • • Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N. J. Representative Wholesale Qrower in France, Belgium and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Always mention the Florists* Review when ^vriting advertisers. Per Per 100 1,000 15.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 15.00 12.00 12.00 20.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 PUNTS CHEAP Geraniums— Hermine. La Favorite and White Swan, 2}i-in $1.50 $10.00 Geraniums— up to date, our selection, 2}<-m 2.00 Begonias, flowering, 2 Ji and 8-in 2.00 Coleus, up-to-date bedders, 2}i-in 1.00 Ivy Geraniums, mixed, 2}i -in 1.50 Heliotropes, 3 fine bloomers, 2}i-ia 2.00 Iresines, red and yellow, 2J^-iu 1.75 Feverfew— Little Gem, 25i-in 1.75 Velvet Plant, 2K-in 2.50 New Coleus— Brownie, 25i-in 5.00 Salvias, 3 varieties, 2K-in 1.75 Petunias, 10 fine varieties, 2}i-'m 2.00 Mme. Salleroi Geraniums, 2^-in 2.00 5 plants at 100 rates and 230 at 1,000 rates THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. Mention Ploriats' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacturerspf WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana JJealers in HHHHmHFLORISTS' 8S SUPPLIES Mention Flortata* Review when 7oa write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First qualitV, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $S.0O. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention Flortata' Review when you write. HOLLY. HOLLYi ''°'-'-^- The snow has made Holly scarce but we have considerable yet. Send us your order by wire or letter it will receive prompt attention. Choice Red Seal. ^« SS.;^eVcase Well berried and dark foliage. Running l^eUar. ij^e as Bouquet Green. A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DEL. Special Fast Freight Rates-Cash with order.. Mention Floriate' Review when you write. ^-*t.THEMOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Deecrlptlve Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., ,^, MorHsviile. Pa. Ornamental Shrubs^ BESBACEOUS PEBENVIA^B. A specialty of Iris. Phlox, Pxonies. Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, TheLeadiiM ESTAnLiaHeotas*. Srm England Nurservman. READING. MASS.. Mention Flortata' Review when you write. M.im\i^^.^-in. pots, $5.00 per too, express, jitjit 24 by mail for $1.50 OMlSHnllElmiiiss Mention Florinte' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FPAMPF Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus, IAPA\I -. Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. ■ ll/%l^\^L. Freesias, etc. J/ir/%11 c^op short. HOLLAND - "''"^locu's, e^tc''''' """''''"'■ CHINA - Chinese Secred Lihes. On hand : — Extra selected Uly of the Valley, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Aranoarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by r. W. O. SCtlMITZ. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. F. &F. NURSERIES.^S Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD^ EW JERSEY Mention The Review when you write. ESIABUSHED I860 EMILSTEFFEMSy sua.w iisTErrEMS. MBSTCrrEMSBMl I Burpee's Seeds Grow | tllTGMlNGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT W\HR BOILFKS, Plf f S AND HIIINOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Florists' Review when you write. DECEMBER 15. 1898. The Wcddy Florists* Review. 77 Holiday Decorations ORDER NOW. I>AST GAL-b. Bouquet Green. Superior quality, while stock lasts, $7.00 per crate. Evergreen Wreathing. Made from select- ed green and first class in every respect, tied in coils of 20 yards each. Medium heavy $4.00 per 100 yards. Extra heavy 5.00 " Special price on larger quantities. Hollv ^^^^ Eastern Stock. We can furnish well ber- IllPliy. Yied, well filled cases, size of case 16 cubic ft. I case $5.00 5 cases $22.50 Holly. Southern Market rate. Holly Wreaths. Made from the best Eastern Holly, with plenty of berries, size 12-inch, in fact A No. i wreaths. Per dozen $1.50 Per 100 $J0.00 aj»_-.|_^4. -^ -. Stock ready about December i8th. IVIISlieiOe. I lb 20c 10 lbs $2.00 Special rate on quantities. Owing to the perishable nature we can send only by express (low rates). Let us have your order at once. Palm Leaves. Now ready. stems. For use in church and hall deco- rations. Large leaves and long Per dozen, 75c Per 100, $6.00 Immortelles. New crop of this season's im- portation. Scarlet, Purple, Blue, Pink, White, per bunch, 25c Per dozen, $2.50 Per 100, $19.00 Yellow, per bunch, 20c Per dozen, $2.00 Per 100, $J6.00 Cap O FIntA/ArC White, ist size and quality, $}.00 V I lUVTt;! 3. pgr lb. 2nd size and quality, 60c per lb. Colored— Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Green, Pea Green, Pink, per lb $J.50 Per 10 lbs.. .$12.50 Daffan For making Rings to wind Holly and ndlldn. Green on. Per lb 20c Wii*A Rinnc ^^^^ reduced price. The cheapest. TTII C miiys. |,g5t anj handiest ring on which to wind Holly and Green. lo-inch 35c per 100. ii-inch 45c pej 100. 12-inch 50c per 100. 14-inch 65c per 100. Needle Pines. This stock makes one of the most pleasing and effective decorative materials, with its straight stems and long drooping needles. Assorted sizes, 2)4 feet to 5 feet. Per dozen $2.00 Stock now in. Annealed Wire. No. 24 per lb JOc No. 26.... " J2c No. 28.... " J5c No. 36.... " 25c French Green Moss. Per dozen $J.0O Note low prices. 12 lbs 65c 12 lbs 75c 12 lbs $J.OO 12 lbs J.50 Good sized packages, bright green, each JOc Per 100 $7.00 Christmas Bells. For filling with Cape Flow- ers or Immortelles. 5-inch frame, 45c per doz. 7-inch frame, 75c per doz. 6-inch " 60c ': 8-inch " $J.OO Wild Smiuax. We should like to call the attention of the Trade again to this useful decorative article. It comes in the following cases : PARIiOR BRAND. — Used for house and small decoration. Contains enough to cover nicely 200 square feet, and weighs about 25 lbs. MEDIUM. — Contains sufficient to cover from 400 to 500 square feet, and weighs about 35 lbs. Lj.\RGE case. — For hall or church decoration. Contains enough to cover from 600 to 700 square feet, and weighs 50 lbs. tW We carry this stock ON HAND CONTINUALLY and will be pleased to send samples on application. Parlor Brand, No. 3 $3.75 per case. Medium, No. 2 $5.50 per case. Large, No. 1 $8.00 per case. Combine your order and save freight and express charges. We* ship on time and good stock. ORDER AT ONCE. E. H. HINT, 76-78 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. LOOK AT OUR CUT FLOWER AD ON PAGE 71. — ^•--^■--'■' ' k :A< s'i ^' VS. ^ >x-i kK Mi 7a The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 15. 1898. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.. 79 JVmei ican Rose Co 71-73 Amllng, E. C. 68 Baker, W. J 70 .£all,C. D 72 Bassett & Washburn 66-«7 Bayersdorfer. H. & Co 70 Bell, W. T. &Sons.. 78 3enthey &Co 66-72 - 76 75 Blanc & Co. ..Bobbink, L. C... Brague, L. B. & 66 76 78 Budlong, 1. A ... .. Burpee, W. Atlee Co ■Chicago Wrecking Co ■Cincinnati Cut Flow er Co o» Cottage Gardens — 63 ■Cut Flower Exchange 70 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 80 .Dillon.J.L 68 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 71 Dreer, H. A 78 Elliott, W. H 74 Ellison & Tesson. ... 66 Erringer, J. W 78 EslerJohnG. Secy . 80 F. & F. Nurseries.. . 76 •Flower City Plant Food Co 70 Gibbons, H. W 78 -Giblin& Co 80 Greene & Underbill.. 74 Hancock, Geo. & Son 68 JHeacock, Jos 63 Jlerr, Albert M 71 Hill.E. G. &Co 71 Kilmers, H 6« -Hitchings & Co 7ft— 78— 80 Hoiton&HunkelCo. 69 ■:Humfeld, C 78 Hunt, E. H 71-77 Jacobs, S.& Sons... 80 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 75 Lasting, W.F 63-70 ■Keenan's Seed Store. 78 Kelsey, H. P 68 ■^ Kellogg, Geo. M 69 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 80 J(Lennicott Bros. Co. 64-85 •■Kraft Plant Tonic ... 76 KroeschellBros.Co. 80 Kuehn.C.A 66 Kuhl, Geo. A 63 Lager & Hurrell .... 63 Legenfelder, C 74 Lehman Bros 78 Lockland Lumber Co 62 LongD. B 73 Lord & Bumbam Co 80 Louisville Exchange 69 Lynch, W. E Manning J. W Model Plant Stake Co, 66 75 74 Monmger, J. C. Co.. 78 Moon Co., W. H .... 75 Morris Floral Co 75 Morrison, A 78 Pennock,S. S 70 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 80 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 70 Quaker City Machine Works 80 Randall, A. L 66 Reed & Keller 75 .Regan Pt'g House... 78 Reid, Edw 70 ReinbergBros 66 Rice,M.&Co 71 Ricksecker, Chas ... 68 Roney Bros 70 Rudolph, Max 69 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 66 Savacool, A. K 75 Schmitz, F. W. O.... 76 Schultheis, A 69 Siebrecbt & Son 71 Smith, N. &Son 71 Smith, W.C 70 Soltau, C. & Co 73 South Side Floral Co. 75 Steffens. E 76 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 74 Tong, H Vaughan, McKellar & W interson Vesey. W. J. Sec'y.. Wabash Ry 71 Weber &Sons 71 Wietor Bros 68 Williams & Son Co.. 63 Winter.S.B 66 Wittbold, Geo 75 Wors, C. W 66 Young. John Welsh. 75 Zeese&Co 78 NEW HAVEN, CONN.^Smith T. Bradley has added a house for azaleas and similar stock. WARREN, R. I.— This is now the .address of Mr. Alvertus Martin, for- merly of OlneyviUe. IT WILL. BE to your advantage to tnentlon The Florists' Review every 'time you write an advertiser. BUY YOUR supplies from the ad- •vertlsers In The Florists' Review, and thereby Increase the earnings of your certificate. 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IIIIIVGS AM) \IMI1 \IING \IM>\R\TIS Send Four Cents lor (alaloq.,,. • • • ('Ml I M'Ol SI »' " D'^*' Mention The Review when you write. •" *ir'i1i I jiwJi, "'•'Taimfiniii COPYRIOHT, 1898, BY PLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO.. 520-538 Caxton Buildlnft, CHICAGO. VoL m. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 22, 1898. No. 56. ADIANTUM DECORUM. This strong growing maidenhair is one of the best of the genus for gen- eral purposes, and endures exposure to the dry atmosphere of a dwelling fully as well as A. cuneatum, and pos- adapted for mixing among large flowers. In general outline the fronds of A. decorum are nearly deltoid, and the individual pinnae follow the same scheme in their more or less triangu- lar outline, the color of the mature Adiantutn Decorum. sibly a trifle better than the latter species when both have been grown in the same conditions of temperature and light. The fronds of A. decorum are also equally good for cutting, and when fully grown are stronger than those of A. cuneatum, and thus better fronds being dark green, while the young leaves vary in color from pale green to pinkish during the process of unfolding, these differences in color depending on the condition of the plant and the amount of light U re- ceives, A. decorum seeds quite freely, but the spores do not always germinate with as much freedom as those of A. cuneatum, this probably accounting for the fact that A. decorum is so much less frequently seen than our common maidenhair. As an exhibition plant A. decorum is admirable, being both quick in growth and of very graceful habit, the fronds often reaching a length of eighteen inches and standing up well without artificial support. Like all adiantums of vigorous hab- it, the species in question enjoys good living, and makes great progress in such a compost as A. Farleyense de- lights in, namely, rich, turfy sod, to which has been added one part in four of dry cow dung, but in using these highly fertilized soils careful watering is needed until the roots are re-established after potting. W. H. TAPLIN. CHRYSANTHEMUM MODESTO. Does the chrysanthemum Modesto commonly sport to deep pink? All my plants have this yeai had blooms of a deep pink, though for years they have had the usual Modesto yellow. S. S. While chrysanthemums will sport to other than their own colors it is ex- tremely improbable that an entire batch of plants would do so simulta- neously. I have never in my experience heard of such a thing. My explanation of the matter would be that the labels had been changed or the plants mixed in the cutting bench. It is very easily done if several persons handle the same plants, and it needs lots of expe- rience to be able to tell all the varie- ties by their foliage alone. Of course, if the foliage and flowers are exactly identical with Modesto in every re- spect but color, the plants have sport- £■ . Jrn ii'"i'-rMii/iifftfn-tit^i[ jteiiiii^i A\a '-- j.T >.d ^f,, -J .4!t.1> j^2i!»tJ Lki 82 The Weekly Florists' Review. Z\ - ■ :s^ : . . . DECEMBER 22, 1898. ed, and such a sport would have value, but, as previously stated, such a whole- sale sporting of plants would be, to say the least, phenomenal. Modesto, like many other white and yellow va- rieties, will be tinged more or less with pink when the flower gets very old. C. TOTTY. ROSE NOTES. The month of December is consid- ered a good time to begin the propa- gation of young stock from cuttings for next year's planting. Much has been said and written about the supe- riority of forcing roses grafted on the Manetti stock, and while we can en- dorse much that has been claimed ii favor of grafting, it is still a question whether strong, selected cuttings started in good time will not produce equal results on their own roots. Wo have seen some very fine roses grown on grafted stock; we've also seen them equally well done on their own roots Our experience thus far has been, tak- ing the season as a whole, that there is perhaps 10 per cent difference in favor of the grafted stock, and since this difference is largely in the in- creased quantity of first-class blooms cut, it is a point well worthy of con- sideration. While the grower of fancy stock will rely on the grafting method to in- crease his stock, we still believe that the great majority of the craft will continue to grow their roses on their own roots for many years to come. If the proper wood is selected for cut- tings (and this does not necessarily mean flowering wool, for blin«l wood is equally good for this purpose, so long as it is strong and healthy), there is no reason why roses on their own roots may not continue to be a suc- cess. A few suggestions on making cut- tings, etc., may not be amiss. For our cut-flower stock we prefer making two or three eye cuttings, one eye at the bottom, making a clean cut y^ inch below the eye. The leaf at the base may be pulled off, leaving one or two good, sound leaves on each cutting. Cut out the end leaflet from each leaf merely to save room in the cutting bench. If the other leaflets are large, they may be trimmed about one-third. otherwise they need no trimming at this season of the year. Before placing your sand in the cut- ting bench, be careful to clean the bench thoroughly, and then give it a wash of lime, to which should be add- ed a handful of salt, which makes it stick better. When dry, we are ready for the sand, which should be about four inches deep when packed. Water the sand lightly and pack as hard as possible. Now we are ready for the cuttings. Cut a smooth, straight line with a putty-knife, about two inches deep; take hold of your cutting and run in to the aepth of 1% inches. Cuttings may be placed 1% inches apart In the rows and 2 or 3 inches apart between rows, according to size of cuttings. Press each row flrmly, running your finger along the side of each cutting before starting the next row. When through, take your water- ing can and water them so as to settie the sand around each cutting. From this time on the sand must be kept constantly moist. With a bottom heat of 65 to 70 degrees, and top heat of 55 at night, they will need a light watering every morning, a light sprinkle about noon, and another light dose between 3 and 4 p. m. When the sun is out bright, it may be necessary to shade the cuttings for a few hours; for this purpose we use old news- papers, which seem to be just the thing to prevent too rapid evapora- tion, at the same time protecting the cuttings from the strong light. With good attention they should begin mak- ing roots in about three weeks, when they are ready to be potted; of this we will have more to say as we pass this way again, S. A. B. PROPAGATING H. P. ROSES. I have found difficulty in starting H. P. rose cuttings. I have used half- wooded stock, three buds, one over and two under soil, bottom heat 65 degrees, top heat 55 degrees; coarse sand, about 6 inches, on slate bottom. Cuttings callous well, but start to decay before wire roots start. I do not find worms, nor do I think I over- water. Since roses are prohibited from coming into Canada, the stock is more valuable, and I thought to start a few. Can you tell me where my error rests? WM. P. LYON. If your correspondent were trying to root H. P. roses in spring or sum- mer, he could not have improved upon his method of treatment; with good attention, he should easily succeed in rooting 90 per cent of his cuttings. However, when we come to the fall and winter months, a different tem- perature is necessary. A gentle bot- tom heat of 60 degrees and a top heat of 45 degrees will be about right, until they begin to callous. After this the bottom heat should be shut off entire- ly, letting the top heat remain at 45 degrees at night, with 10 degrees higher during the day, raising the ventilators as occasion demands. Keep the sand in moderately moist condition. A light sprinkle every morning will be enough to keep the cuttings fresh. In eight to ten weeks they will begin to root. This may seem a long time, but you will find when they ibegin to grow they start out much stronger and make better plants than when grown in a higher temperature. I may add that we find four inches of sand suflacient for all propagating purposes. S. A. B. ROSE TROUBLES. I have a range of glass 75x85 feet planted with 1,200 Bridesmaids, 700 American Beauties, 200 Brides, and 1,000 Kaiserins, etc. They were plant- ed in 1897. The Bridesmaids did nicer ly last spring, but since then they have been gradually failing in health. If pruned a little strong, they get sick and die within a month or so. It is very difficult to keep the mildew out and the buds are curled and brownish, as though frost-bitten. They had one * dose of nitrate of soda in January last and a little soot in March. I don't know how much nitrate the man gave. They have been rested a few weeks, but always with a little water, but not for the last week before pruning. I don't think the soil was dried out enough to reach the roots. The day temperature has been 75 to 90 degrees and 50 to 60 degrees at night. There is some drip from leaks at night. Do you believe this causes the buds to turn as described? B. L. California. From the description of treatment, etc., it seems a wonder that the roses are still alive. They have certainly had a hard struggle for existence. It seems almost a waste of time to bother with such plants in their pres- ent condition. It is now too late to get any results from this stock before spring growth begins again. I would advise keeping the soil mod- erately dry during the next six weeks. Let the temperature drop to 45 degrees at night. Day temperature may be 10 to 15 degrees higher, with ventilation. "ik-l;, >^ . ,. ,.l,iijaatiltikMiitii&^diMitt^tUiiiktt^ ^■i-^^. .,i..^ ■^■-,..-J,^.^.;ag-i>-AtJa...>vi.f|^j,^'.„-w-.--x^^.x,v-^^^t.A,- .. - ,-■■ : ■ f' ^ ,,rL..i-. I iii^,.UMi-^Wi-Bri«l-/'iitfi'i ■>!'■-• ^'■•-^■•^•^ ■.^■.yLL\y.,t.JJ^'^,..^'-^'- ■■■''■•^'^'*'^''' 84 The WccHy Florists^ Review* DSK^EJMBEIl 22, 1898. nearer than 6 feet to the far end. What a blessed thing it is to have a cypress plank for a gutter; how you can chop the ice out without being afraid. Some cypress gutters put in eight years ago, and annually painted are absolutely as sound as the day they were put up. In fact, they are as sound as Mr. Giesey's voice. To cover a cypress plank with zinc, tin or galvanized iron would be a horrible, ancient mistake. When the houses are dark with this covering of snow, the worst thing you could do would be to keep a high tem- perature, especially is this true of roses, carnations or violets. You may help melt the snow with your high temperature, but you will spoil your plants. The illustration sent is not of any particular horticultural value. It is merely to demonstrate the quantity of snow that suits the average florist. In the background is a Baldwin apple orchard that bore so bountiful a crop two years ago, that we learned then that the way to make money out of our apple crop was to let them fall to the ground and rot. This is no joke, for the writer had from a small orchard 125 barrels of apples in '96, and if he had not had a bushel he would have been |80 in pocket. The fence to the left is the old Buffalo road, the high- way from New York city to the west; many a weary emigrant has trudged along this road; many a Mark Tapley, low in pocket and lower in spirit, has tried to be "jolly" and to wife, mother and bairns forced a smile and cheery word about the "valley of Eden" that lay before them. The pioneers who first subdued the wilderness were mar- tyrs and their descendants can hardly realize the hardships they endured. The figure in the foreground is a collector, not of bad accounts, but of our indigenous products. That day, about Dec. 5, before the arrival of the great storm, he was looking for the dormant roots of Quadrupedium rod- entiana cottontailers. He secured some you see. When quite dormant they stand freezing and the specimens shown were very dormant. A beagle hound is a help to finding them, like a truffie dog he scents them. The hammerless Parker (John Burton will explain what that is) you take along for fear you might meet a bear or an Indian. They, the cottontailers, not the Indian, are found often along fence rows and almost any old place. Be- neath a brush pile is a good place to look, but you must not be discouraged if your look is not rewarded. You will look many times and discover nothing but the wintry scene. I am very sorry the collector could not show you the dog, but the dog is looking round to see what prospect there is of a lunch, while behind the camera is the farm- er's wife, who is just exclaiming: "Come on, you fellers, dinner's ready," and that accounts for the more than usual contented look of the collector. BUNNY. A Red Berried Plant From present outlook plants with red berries are selling well and as this taste will be sure to increase for sev- eral years it will be well to be pre- pared for it. Having just what the pub- lic demands Is one of the essentials to success in the business. One of the easiest of berried plants to grow is the well known Solanum Capsicastrum (Jerusalem cherry). If you have any growing select seed from the best ber- ried plants; or, if you don't grow any, get some seed from a reliable house at once and sow first of the year. As soon as they are up they want a moderate- ly warm but light house, up near the glass — which is equivalent to saying good light and circulation of air. They are all the better for two or three pinchings before they are planted out. If they are in a 3-inch pot and bushy little plants by end of May, you can- not but have fine plants to lift in the following September providing you do not plant them in too rich a soil. In growing during summer your object is just the reverse of what it is in grow- ing many plants, carnations for in- stance. In the Solanum you don't want much growth. If planted out in a rich, moist soil they will make like all the genus a rank strong growth, flower very late and have few if any berries. You must plant them in a poor soil, not a stiff clay, but in a sand or gravel. They will be sure to grow enough and with a moderate growth will flower early and bear an abund- ance of berries. They lift without los- ing or wilting a leaf. A light house, with a night temperature of 50 deg., is the place to keep them till they are sold. ' Balbs. Between Christmas and New Year's is a good time to get in a good big lot of bulbs. Those got in then will force satisfactorily; then all through Janu- ary to get long stems and good flow- ers you must give them a steady heat of 80 degrees and a heavy shade over them. Primula and Cyclamen Seed« It you save any of your own primula and cyclamen seed don't sell all the best varieties. If you can't do better pinch off the ffower of any choice variety and then it won't sell, or, belter still, mark it sold and put it away in some out-of- the-way corner where it can't be seen. We only improve our varieties of flow- ers by what is known as "artiflcial se- lection," that is selecting the individ- ual that possesses the most desirable qualities, such as earliness, size, color, form or any other quality that makes the variety desirable. By this means has been produced the pouter pigeon, the pug dog, or Mary Wood carnation. This is a most unfavorable time for saving seed, but individual plants that show great excellence can be kept cool and their flowering delayed till a month or so later, when conditions will be better. Lobelia — Centaurea; There are few seeds to sow now, but very early in the year you should sow lobelia if you did not take care of any old plants. Cuttings of lobelia make the best plants for baskets, vases or veranda boxes, but seed sown at once will make good plants, though they re- quire time. There is not much of the Centaurea gymnocarpa grown now, br.t if you want good plants for spring use, sow early in the year. Easter Lilies. I would remind you that Easter V conges very early next year and just as soon as you get the usual space which Christmas will give you there should be no delay in getting your Easter lilies into a good heat. You won't have a day to spare. Harrisii or longiflorum that are 6 or 8 inches above the pot will do well in a night temperature of 60 degrees. Lilies want an awful lot of sorting and the sooner it is done the better. Some want more forcing than others and they should be sorted put to their requirements as soon as possible. WM. SCOTT. CARNATION G. H. CRANE. This new scarlet carnation, a seed- ling of Mr. Dorner's, gives promise of being an exceedingly useful commercial sort. It scored 92 points at the meet- ing of the American Carnation Society last February and has proved itself a remarkably free and continuous bloom- er. It will be introduced this coming spring by the originators, F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. WB WISH ALL a Merry Christmas and a profitable holiday trade. DBCEAiBBR 22, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review: 85 OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following is another batch of en- tries in our prize competition in labor- paving devices or methods useful to florists No. 2S Is a carnation support used by us tor the past three seasons. As will be seen from the engraving it con- sists of two legs and two cross wires ches long, curve and flatten one end and shape the other end for a handle and in about five minutes you have one of the best weeders for bench work you ever saw. Try it. P. In giving the dimensions of No. 27 in our issue of Dec. 8, we should have added that the rose is two inches in diameter and one inch deep. No. 28. Carnation Support. to each tier. The legs have a ring turned in them every four inches and can be made for two or three tiers to suit any variety of carnations we have; two tiers are enough for plants 30 inches high. It is necessary to have the foot fit snugly to side boards of benches to make support rigid. The loops are 4 in c tea wide by G Inches long, giving a space when botL are in position of 8 by 6 inches, leaving 2 inches between loops. Where benches require six loops or over, it is neces- sary to have a supporting wire run through the center the entire length of bench. The legs are made of No. 10 galvan- ized wire, the crosswires of No. 12. We have in use No. 14, but they bend too easily when taking out In the fall. The support is placed in position as the plants are lifted from the field, be- fore watering, keeping them in an up- right condition till they are estab- lished. The advantages we claim for this support are: It is easily placed in posi- tion, giving the plant complete free- dom, not interfering with picking flow- ers, mulching, or working among them in any shape; no tying up to be done, only going over them once in a while and pushing the few stragglers into the loops. We figure they cost us about half a cent per plant, valuing our time at a reasonable figure for making them, which requires a little practice before one gets very expert at it. O. No. 29 is a weeder I have used on my place for years and I use no other on the bench. With it I can weed around the plants without Injuring them in the least, digging as deep or an- shallow as I wish. It is made of one-fourth inch wire. Take a piece pf this wire about 16 in- SMILAX. Enclosed find sample of Erailax leaves; also a spray of the young growth. As you will notice, the leaves on the old growth are tipped with white, and about one-half of my house. 20x100 feet, is affected that way. It has been coming on for about four weeks, and seems to be spreading over the whole house. The young growth, instead of starting up the strings as it should, grows heavy and very bushy and dwarfed. The leaves era very small and it Is short jointed. What can be the matter ? The house has not been fum'.gatod for four weeks, so the trouble is not caused by smoke. In filling the houae I used rose soil and 40 per cent horse manure, well rotted. Planted from 3- inch pots July 15 last. I spray every morning. Temperature, 55 to 80 de- grees. Soil is in what we consider a fair growing condition. SMILAX. I have never seen smilax so affected as specimens sent, unless by a strong dose of tobacco smoke or when sul- phur has been burnt in the house for the benefit of some plants that were attacked with mildew. But in this case it is evidently caused by neither of the above. Growing heavy and bushy is certainly not a sign of bad health, but it ought to run, which is its natural growth. Time of planting and size of plant were all right. There is one admission that is grie- vously wrong. The enquirer says: "Used rose soil and 40 per cent horse manure, well rotted." I suppose what Is meant is that the soil was from an old rose bench, but there is no mis- take about the 40 per cent horse ma- nure. That is nearly half, and is four times too much. Horse manure holds ammonia a long time and it is quite possible the roots are burned. If prac- ticable, it would be best to lift the plants and remove the top four inches of soil, replacing it with four inches of fresh loam, and replanting at once. By the time the new roots got down into the manure-saturated soil they would be able to stand it. The smilax, like all the family, are great feeders and like a strong, rather heavy soil, with a good allowance of animal ma- nure, (but 40 per cent is altogether too much. WM. SCOTT. AMMONIACAL MIXTURE,' Referring to the note regarding the preparation of this mixture on page 53, I wish to call attention to the fact that the mixture there described is known as Eau Celeste and not Ammoniacal Mixture. The latter is made by dis- solving copper carbonate in ammonia and diluting with water to the proper strength. Eau Celeste was recom- mended in former years by the French but is now seldom used owing to the caustic action of the fungicide upon foliage. Ammonia is not of itself a fungicide and does not increase the efficacy of copper sulphate, which is one of the most useful germicides. The formula for making ammoniacal copper carbonate is as follows: Copper carbonate, 5 oz.; ammonia (strong), 3 pints; water, 45 gals. This is for florists' use a desirable fungicide, as it does not stain the sprayed plants. JOHN CRAIG. Ithaca, N. Y. AMMONIACAL MIXTURE. I use the above mixture on my cut- ting bench as mentioned by Mr. Scott and an experience of mine may be of interest. On one occasion I forgot to apply the mixture to the sand before putting In the cuttings and so made the application after they were in. Among the cuttings was a batch of lantanas and these were ruined, the leaves turn- ing black. The lantanas were the only ones injured, from which I came to the conclusion that it is unsafe to apply the mixture to this plant. Has anyone had a similar experience? J. B. ONE DOLLAR will bring the Re- view to you every week for a year. Fifty-two numbers — less than 2 cents a week. LIBERTY, MO.— Business is im- proving and we look for a good trade at Christmas. It has been very dull till now. ttttMiiiikJlaiti£^MSlm^2m^i..i :>'^J.(aii^. ..^.^.1 '"'j'^-^-^Btf.- 86 The Weekly Fkarists^ Review* DECEMBER 22, 1898. Review of the Work of the Qirysanthemum Society of America for J 898. Name. Willowbrook Harry A. Parr It n Lady Harriett Robt. Halliday Adele Swern John K. Shaw Soliel d'Octobre No. 29 Meta Yellow Mayflower Mavourneen Mrs. Trainor L. Park . Mrs. N. Molyneaux . .. Silver Wedding Adula ti 41 Pride '.'.'.'.['.1'.'.'.^'.'.'.'.'.'. Eclipse ''flS'!;'.."^' ;.'.'.'.'! Mrs. J. V. Merrick .... Folly Rose Yellow Ivory G. J. Warren Mile. Lucie Faure Mrs. F. A. Constable.. Phenomenal General Custer Admiral Dewey •I •■ II »• ' * Rough Rider David S. Ward Col. D. Appleton No.«7 Mrs. Bradish Johnson. Florham Captain Gridley ■^»i »* White Maud Dean .... J. M. Keller Kuno :No. 12-10 No. 57-8 Shilowa iio.ii-*V^'.'.'.'.'.'-''-- No. 85-6 Zoraida (exhibited as IzaQga) Monstrosum Idavan Where Shown. Date. Phila Oct. 15 Chicago . .. Phila " 22 Boston New York . Cincinnati. Phila It 4i " 29 " 22 " " 29 ii " 22 " " 29 ii It " •■ 22 ,, !! 29 Boston .. .. Chicago ... Phila Nov. 5 Chicago . .. Boston Phila " 12 " 5 Chicago . . . Phila....;; •' 12 Chicago . .. Boston — it ii " 11 •' 12 Phila Chicago .. . Boston .... 1 1 ti Cincinnati. Chicago . .. Boston " 26 Oct. 29 " 29 Nov. 26 Phila New York . " 5 Oct. 22 Chicago . .. New York . Nov. 5 " " 12 " " 5 Boston '• 8 Chicago . . . Phila ;; 12 Boston New York . It ;; 19 " " 12 Cincinnati. New York . t» ti it ' 19 tt ti Phila Cincinnati. Ii tl New York . " as " Dec. 3 Cincinnati. Oct. 15 Chicago . .. Phila Chicago . .. Cincinnati. Chicago ... Cincinnati . " 22 " 29 Nov. 5 " 12 " 5 it ii Chicago ... Boston .... Phila " 11 " 12 " 19 Exhibited by. \Vm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md. Ed. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md. JohnN. May, Summit, N.J. G. P. Rawson, Elmira, N.Y, H. B. Surnam, Germantown, Pa. David Rose, Jersey City, N. J. Smith & Son, Cleveland, 0. F. R. Pierson & Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Wm. Anderson, Mamaroneck, N. Y. E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind. C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I., N. Y. J as. R. McDonald, Riverdale, N. Y. Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O. Geo. Gipson, Eastlslip, N.Y. A. Herrington. Madison, N. J. H. Tong, Erie, Pa J. Lewis Childs, FlorafPark, N.Y. Hewey A. Molatsch, Brooklyn, N. Y. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Color. White, slightly tinged lemon Yellow Delicate yellow Light yellow Yellow Lemon yellow Pink Yellow Delicate pink Pink Pink Clear yellow Pink White, lemon shading. Light straw yellow White Light yellow Light yellow Primrose yellow Delicate salmon pink.. Pink Yellow Yellow White White White Creamy white White White, slight cream tinge White White White Light yellow Slaty pink White Yellow Canary yellow White Pure white Light bronze yellow, tinged pink Red .... Yellow Chrome yellow Chrome vellow Pink ...: White Yellow Light pink Pink Yellow White and V. del. blush Bet. white and blush P. White Bright, clear yellow . . . White White Light yellow Crimson Red Pink Blush pink White, lemon disc .. .. Amaranth pink Del. pink, creamy cen. Jap Type. Jap Jap Jap. Ref. Jap Jap. Inc.. Jap. sl'tly incurv'd Jap. Inc.. Jap. Ref. Jap. Inc.. ap. Ref ap lap. Jap. Ref. Inc.. Jap Jap. Inc. Jap. Inc.. lap lap. Ref. lap. Inc.. lap Jap. Inc. Jap lap. Inc.. lap. Ref. Ref ap. Ref. ap. Inc.. Jap Jap. Inc. Jap Jap. Inc.. . ap. Ref! , ap '. ap. Inc.. Jap .Anemone lap Jap. Inc Points Scored. (fl 20 23 22 20 35 15 22 17 10 10 10 Sport from Mayflower (see footnote) Arrived in poor condition Remarks. European (see foot note) European Sport from W. H. Chad- wick Sport from G. of Pacific Ivory X Sunderbruch European (see footnote) European Sport from lora See footnote Bonnaffon Sport Outer petals inclined droop to Slight indication of pink on some blooms. Sport from Maud Dean Mme. Perrip x lora "tW* ■ ■.-qp;j|--jjr,v ' >f.if 132 99 135 w^J'lSl-. ^ 123 109 Wm. Bartholomae m 153 93 Totals 787 704 "713 Business Changes. Despite all the complaints of poor business, we learn of very few going out of the business. It is rumored that Charles will discontinue his cut flower department at Forty-third street and Vanderbilt avenue after the flrst of the month. A. Theismeyer has opened a florist store at Thirty - seventh street and Third avenue. Owen MacDonald, formerly with Cristatos, has organized and will man- jkiiiiiiiiBgiiB .vt.-.....^. :.;^.....(^.-.^:,,v:...,. .. ^ifrn'^i"'-'^^'-'' >...-...•. zt The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 22, 1898. C'^; age The MacDonald Company, which will do a general plant and cut-flower business at Fifty - eighth street and Madison avenue. » The Neal Floral Company has opened a store at 3 East Forty-second street. Wm. Wadley, formerly of the firm of Seibrecht & Wadley, has recently opened a store at 55 West Forty-second street. Most of the leading florists were busy arranging floral designs for the funeral of the late Ex-Senator C. S. Brice, which took place here Saturday, December 17. IVERA. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHBO EVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 020-535 Caxton Building. Chicaso. 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, f i.oo a year. To Europe, tt.oo. Sub- scriptions accepted from Uiose in tiie trade only. Advertising: rates: Per incn, $1.00; }i pagre, $13.50 full pasre, $27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising: accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion ut the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1808. BOSTON. Review of the Market, With the short time from now to the holidays and the advent of good solid winter weather, the market lor flowers shows a much better feeling and all kinds of stock has been fairly well cleaned up every day, Violets are still a leader and have been flrm at $1.50 per 100 all this week for both double and single, with some sales made at a higher flgure. Roses have decreased somewhat in quantity and sales are readily made, good stock being in excellent demand. Brides and Maids run anywhere from $6 to $16 per 100, but the latter price is for very choice stock. High grade Meteors will bring $2 per dozen. Beau- ties in good demand, still at last week's quotations. Carnations, owing to the finish of the chrysanthemum crop, are now the leading staple, and have averaged from $2 to $3 per hundred, with fancy grades running as high as $6. Chrysanthemums are nearly done; a few Maud Deans are shown, price about $2. The cut of Harrisii is increasing, but with price about the same — $1G per 100. Valley, $4; Romans, $3, and Pa- per Whites, $3 per 100, News Items. Owing to neglect of a clerk to re- move fiowers and plants away from the windows. J. M, Cohen, Chapman Place, lost some valuable stock during the very cold night of the 13th. Welch Bros, are receiving some vio- lets of the Marie Louise variety which are very fine, fully equal to the best Farquhars. They are also getting the best Beauties that are now coming to Boston, The trade for Christmas greens is fully up to former years, and all the wholesalers are kept busy filling or- ders. C. S, Goddard, of Woodford, Me., has been a visitor this week. P. ST. LOUIS. The Mai^et. The weather for the past few days has not been so cold and as a conse- quence all kinds of roses were plen- tiful and demand slow. From the pres- ent outlook roses will not be so scarce for Christmas as expected, unless present indications fail, and a good Christmas trade is very promising, though business for the past week was dull and prices low. Sales for holi- day greens are more satisfactory and the demand is in keeping with previ- ous years, A great many fine plants were shown and the cyclamen seems to be the most salable and popular. They are in the market in fine condi- tion. In the cut flower line Christmas prices take effect on Tuesday, De- cember 20. and from the advance lists are going to be high. American Beauties will be scarce, that is, flne long stem stock, and will bring $12 to $15 per dozen; short stem, $3 to $6 per dozen. Good Meteors will be scarce, as a great many of them come in bull heads and black in color. The best will bring $12 and $15; Woottons, $8 and $10; Brides and Maids, same as Meteors; Perles, from $5 to $8. Carnations will be in good crop; Scott, Daybreak and whites, $3 and $4; Jubilee and other fancy varieties, $5. Romans and Paper Whites are in good supply and will be for the holi- day trade; $3 and $4 is the price quot- ed. Some flne stevia is grown this year by Julius Koenig, Jr., and it comes just in the right time for Christmas; price, $1.00 per 100, The supply of violets will be good. The prospects are that Californias will go up to $3 per 100; doubles $2, and small singles 50 cents. Valley good and demand fair; wlce, $5 and $8, On smilax and asparagus the price will hardly go up m|ich unless the demand is heavy. Notes. A St, Louis fakir has opened a store on Olive street and is selling stock same as he would on a street corner. He has a sign out every day quoting roses at 15 and 25 cents per dozen. He buys everything in sight at $10 per 1,000 and for the past week has been pickling stock for Christmas in order to keep up his price of 25 cents per dozen. A fool and his money must soon part; wait and see how true this is. 1. The Bowling Club rolled flve games on Monday night and some good scores were made, D. Finlason was high in average and Beneke highest single score, although at one time Fillmore was running him a close race with 199, Following are the scores: 12 3 4 6 Tot. Av, D, Finlason 131 147 151 160 177 776 16$. J. J. Ben«ke 206 108 154 129 127 724 146- C. A. Kuehn 144 139 119 161 144 707 141 Emil Schray 131 134 164 136 133 697 139 J. W. Kunz 132 141 278 13« F.' J. Fillmore.... 128 109 199 82 126 646 130 C. C. Sfinders 128 104 113 346 116 J. J. B. CHICAGO. The Market. The Christmas rush is on and the- dealers are hustling. Orders in at time of writing indicate that the vol- ume of trade will far exceed that of any previous Christmas, as there is not only more than the usual strong demand but an unusually good supply of everything except extra grade roses. The bright, sunny weather con- tinued till Sunday night, but with Monday shifted to rain and gloom. The weather made it diflJcult to hold stock and more came in early in the week than was anticipated. But by Wednesday shipping trade took hold and kept things moving lively. It seems likely now that there may be a serious scarcity of roses at the close, especially if the dark, gloomy weath- er continues. On Tuesday the dealers in florlsts*^ supplies were on the jump. E. H. Hunt and Vaughan, McKellar & Win- terson had all the orders they could possibly take care of and their ship- ping departments were hives of in- dustry. The price of bouquet green has kept climbing and we hear of sales at $10 a hundred pounds. H0II7 is in better supply than ^reen, but prices for good stock are held up stiff to printed quotations. Qub Meeting. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last Friday evening little but routine business was transacted. Probably it was too near Christmas for the mem- bers to turn out strong, and the dis- cussion by the retailers was deferred. Arrangements were made for a "smoker" at an early date, A report from Mr. Wienhoeber, who had been deputed to present the matter of a spring show to the oflScials of the Horticultural Society, reported that there was no probability of having such a show the coming spring. Various Items. Some blooms of the new rose, Clara Barton, were sent to Bassett & Wash- burn last Saturday by E. G. Hill & Co. It is very much like Bridesmaid, but ■':■-.' •: Sfc • ■■,. t" -I DECKMBER 22, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ Z9 of a deeper shade of pink. Those who saw it were very favorably impressed with it. Mr. Hill also sent blooms of iis new red carnation, America, which were also very favorably commented upon. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hunt are still sojourning in New Mexico. Recent visitors: C. €. Poll worth, Milwaukee; Geo. Souster, Elgin, 111.; Mr, Anderson, of Williams & Sons •Co., Batavia, 111. Chas. W. Zaremba sued the World's Columbian Exposition Co. for $1,000, the value of orchids which he claims were stolen from his collection on ex- hibition at the fair. The suit came up in court December 17 and was dis- missed on motion of plaintiff's attor- ney. John Craig, of Cornell University, who succeeds Prof. J. L, Budd as pro- fessor of horticulture in the Iowa Ag- ricultural College on January 1, passed through the city last Friday. Mr. S. B. Winter is still confined to the house by illness. Mr. Andrew Miller, of the Central Floral Co., deprecates the throwing out of the Teetout rose 'by the grow- ers. It was very popular with his cus- tomers and he feels that the grower could obtain a price for It that would warrant growing It. He found his cus- tomers ready to pay an extra price for It. Retail buyers are continually looking for something different from what can be secured from most any lakir on the street. He could sell many orchids were he assured of a ■dependable and regular supply, espe- •cially cattleyas when bought so they <5an be retailed at 75 cents a flower. Customers note the sameness of the stock of the florist and are continu- ally asking for something different. During the past season extra select mums were in as good demand as •ever with him, but poor ones wouldn't sell at all. People would pay |4 a dozen for fine blooms quicker than they would pay |1 a dozen for poor ones. Bowlin);. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening. A pair of suspenders was the novel prize put up by Walter Kreitling to be awarded to the one making ine highest score. Mr. G. As- mus was the winner with a score of 187. Walter was requested to put up a pair of trousers aa the next prize and to have them of a color to harmo- nize with the suspenders: 1st. 2nd. 3d. Av. ■O. Asmus 187 117 116 140 J. Degman 155 112 149 138 W. Kreitling: 145 129 141 138 F. Stollery 144 130 141 138 ■O. li. Gram 132 157 126 138 A. Henderson 130 140 ... 135 Jno. Zech 152 117 ... 134 B. Wlnterson 134 134 T. J. Hauswlrth 107 186 109 133 J. Hartshome 124 144 118 128 O. Stollery 117 137 130 128 C. W. McKellar 125 125 <3. C. PoUworth 116 137 112 121 J. S. Wilson 103 103 H. C. Rowe 70 W ... 84 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Such weather, nothing but weather, wet, rainy, muggy, fungus-breeding weather; if it does not improve soon, it will not be as good a Xmas as it otherwise might be. Everybody is busy, too busy to even talk to you. To see the quantity of holly and greens at the grocery stores and meat shops one would not think it was scarce — yet the price is higher than formerly, 7 cents per yard as against 5 cents of last year. Southern palm crowns and leaves, needle pines and artificial palms promise this year to cut quite a figure in trade; as the church folks have dis- covered how cheaply they can decorate with them. Trade prospects are very gratifying, prices stiff, stock scarce, and if the weather clears up it promises to ex- ceed the record of last year. Shipping trade is good, but all or- ders have to be judiciously pared down to make stock go round and prove sat- isfactory to all. At the last club meeting the glass question was the main subject of con- versation; the committee, Geo. F. Crabb, reported that the agent could give no definite answer on prices, as the tariff differed on different kinds of glass, and as the same grades even differ, according to the make of differ- ent factories, he would have to see the glass before a quotation could be made. Mr. Crabb was instructed to invite him to attend a club meeting, when more light could be had on the subject. It appears that the breakage in bulk lots, through shipments, should not exceed 3 per cent, and that the lighter the color of the glass, the more brittle, that the darker colored glass was the strongest. A committee of three. Ell Cross, Henry Smith and Geo. F. Crabb, was appointed to look into the expense and feasibility of organizing a bowling club in order to inject a little attractive, fun into the meetings. GEO. F. CRABB. WASHINGTON. The Market. Everything seems bright for Christ- mas trade. Dealers report in general good busi- ness and bright prospects. Prices have continually crept up since Thanksgiv- ing. Tea roses are bringing $8 to $15; Beauties, $25 to $75; carnations, $3 to $4; Romans, $2 to $3; narcissus, $3; valley, $5; violets, $1. The market is overstocked with many inferior roses that bring $2 to $4, and want more at that. Greens can now be seen on al- most every street corner. Farmers from far and near simply fiood the market at almost any price. Notes. J. L. Loose is constructing right in the center of our fashionable neighbor- hood on Connecticut ave., a fine con- servatory, 100x35 feet, which he ex- pects to have completed by the 1st of the year. It will no doubt be one of the best paying investments in the city. One of the handsomest decorations of the season was probably the one at National Rifles' Armory, the occasion being the Ladies' night of the Mystic Shriners. Both halls were elaborately decorated with palms and wild smilax. The work was executed by A. Gude & Bro. Representatives of Bayersdorfer & Co., H. A. Dreer, and J. C. Vaughan were in the city this week and report good holiday trade everywhere. F. H. KRAMER. FLATBUSH, N. Y. Wednesday night, December 14, was a red letter date to the florist bowlers of Flatbush and their friends, the oc- casion being the dinner given by the Lobsters to the Clams, and the Clams wouldn't shut and the Lobsters were neither green nor red. The Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club, in order to create a greater enthusiasm among themselves, some time ago formed two teams, one called the Clams, the other the Lobsters; they were to play a se- ries of games, the losers to provide a dinner for the crowd. The Lobsters lost, and December 14 the dinner was given, and rarely — aye, very rarely — has a more enjoyable affair been held. There was no superabundance of frills, but there were immense heaps of fun and pleasure, which florists, as a rule, too seldom see. Papa Zeller acted as chairman of the banquet, and the man who may be looked upon as the pioneer of our business here was equal to the occa- sion. Messrs. W. J. Stewart, Butter- fleld and Donlan represented the hor- ticultural press. Songs were sung and stories related by Messrs. Dailledouze, Schmutz, Prosser, Brennan, Werner — in fact, all present assisted in making the night one destined to remain a pleasant recollection. GREENHOUSE BUILDING. We have received a copy of the beautiful new "Catalogue of Green- houses," issued by the Lord & Burn- ham Company, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. It is really a portfolio of hand- somely engraved views of greenhouses and conservatories erected by this old and well known firm of horticultural architects and builders. The vari-^ty of designs is very interesting, and the views of the iron-frame rose-houses will make every grower wish to pos- sess such light and solidly built struc- tures. We expect to present a few of these engravings in an early issue of the Review. The book is evidently too expensive to send out as freely as the ordinary catalogue, but intending builders can no doubt secure a copy by sending 6 cents, to cover cost of ' ••*•■' '''■ *'-''*■• •" -' !1^'- 90 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ DECEMBER 22, 1898. postage. This firm also issues a very handsomely illustrated catalogue of "Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus." SEND us a report of your Christmas trade, telling how the supply, volume of sales and prices compared with last year; whether there was any notice- able increase or decrease in the call for any particular plant or flower, and anything else you think would be of general trade interest. iNOW is a good time to renew your subscription for another year, if you have not already attended to it. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR SALE— First class retail Flower Store, estab- lished five years, at 1523 Cass Avenue. Reasons for seliingr, have other business. Address Mr. J. N. Birsner, St. Louis, Mo. FOR SALE— A g:ood paying business 10,000 feet of glass, all newly erected and in first class condition, with everything belonging to the business to go right on. Houses are well stocTced and located at a city of about 500,000 inhabitants. Possession given now or any time utter. Good reason for selling. Books can be inspected. Inquire, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— A cut-flower man with good ideas and execution. Western city. References. Address F. S., care of Florists' Review. SITUATfON WANTED- German, single, at pres- ent with carnation grower, wishes position with violet or rose grower, or with retail florist, for learning purposes. Wages no object. Address A. L., P. O. Box 466 West Troy, N. V. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, by first class all around man, age 37, single. Address Experience, care of Florist' Review, A GOOD CHANCE for an able working foreman to make his fortune managing 20,000 feet of glass and more later on. Salary commission. No one but a thoroughly experienced man with reference need apply. Address Proprietor, care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE— A handsome Florist's Ice Box, with glass front and sides ; used but a short time. Will be sold at a bargain. For full particular* address Roemer Drug Co., Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED— Good man to take charge of carnation houses and to do general propagation. Address Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WANTED— Young man as assistant in store and greenhouses. Address H. F. Halle, 548 West Madison Street, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- By good all 'round grow- er, single, 30 years old; best of references. Address K. L., care Florists' Review. WANTED— A good all-'round florist, must be good on design work, sober and honest. Will pay $$0 per month for right man. Address H., Florists' Review. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, III. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retoil stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net Kood man at least I3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about Koo.oo. Reason tor selling, failing health. Address Illinois." care Florists' Review. FOR C A I P A **«" established OM^C. and paying ■ FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 17,000 square feet of glass. Good residence and houses for help ; everything in first class condi- tion. .\bundance of water. Situated near one of the largest cities in California. Ill health and a desire to retire from business cause for selling. For full particulars and price, address Look Bex 720. - LOS AROELCS. CNL. Mention Tbe Review when you write. '•_••_• • ♦ • < >*•••• •,♦.• **^* * >••••» 4 »•••,•• •^•^« ♦••♦••••_ ^^v.^x.^y.^y.^^v.^^^^^^^^v.^v.^^^v.^^^^v.^^^^v.^^v.^^v.v.^v.^^^^v.v.•.v.v.v.v.•.v.^ yxy.v.v.%v/.v.v/.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v,v.%v/.v.v.v.v.Vt%%v.VtV.v.v.v.v,v.v.v.v.v.%Y,«. :±:: ■ .■c^.L^r.: ::..■■ _ ■•.■.:.^:,.i......:-^^ ■■■- %:: I Greenhouse naterlal. v.*. ♦.•••. • • « » • • • • • This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and •$!: :•:•:• the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — :»:j:« •:•:•: bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, •:•:% :•:•:• knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality :•:•:• •:•:♦: if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You •:•:•: :♦:•:• can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers ;•;•;• •:•:•: know that the best is not too good and cher-^jest in the long run. •:•:•: Write for Circolars or Estimates. • • • Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. %': • • • '-•-•-•..•.V.V-*-'-' .v.v. .V.V.V.V." >•••••♦• • • • « • • • ♦ • ♦ ♦ • •.♦ • * IIIBlllllillBilBi:! IIIBlinill jiaiiiiiaiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiniiniiiiiH I Palms and Ferns... I I B I WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN FINE CONDITION, § g "We gtiarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. = m CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. g Ellis & Pollworth, - Milwaukee, Wis. f I i 'iiiHiiaiiiiiiii!iiniiiiaiii:iiniiiiiBiiiiHiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiii:iHi^ iiiiMii!iHB:iiaii!iiaiiiiiaiiiiiiBiiiiaiii JUST RECEIVED FROM JAPAN in fine condition: LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, extra size, at $100.00 per 1,000 RUBRUM " 60.00 MELPOMENE, extra size, at 100.00 LILIUM AURATUM, 7 to 9 inches, at 30.00 9toll " 50.00 ^^ We have still left uiuiTr DflUlU UVAniUTUO 12 to 15 centimetres, which Ainnn P^r a few thousand of our iTnllt KUMAN HTAblNIHO, we offer to first comer at $IUiUU 1 00» J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortland! St., NEW YORK. Must be Sold Quicid On account of going to Europe, an old established Florist business. 10,000 square feet of glass. Stock in fine condition. Carnations, Violets, Roses, Smilax and Freesias. Heated by steam; city water; 12 miles from New York, in New Jersey; good retail trade; near three cemeteries. No reasonable offer rejected* Address K. P. W., care of Florists' Review. Mention The Review when you write. pELTHOLSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection, |1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown ia soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratuni, blue and white, tJO cents per 100, $3.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from Hats and in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca V'ariegata, cuttings, $1.25 per lOO, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in varietv. 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. rsIiTHOUBBN, Soheneetady, V. T. Mpntlon Th* Review when you write. UU RU I rUnULl It will pay you to write for our ^K^mmmmmmmmmm^' CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST OF CUT FLOWERS. WM. F. KASTING & CO., 444 6th Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ■..--,-£.j..>.. :.•■»./:.■» ■...J.-.;. .. .,.,-.tl.-._-.^-..^ , » -jja.-^... ..^..-'.A.-C-., ..■..,•.-.- ■■.JJJ--...>i..»J-a!L-—.t.L'.^L..».iail. DECEMBER 22, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 91 kWiJHMt'iMMi'k E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE.... Ilwit*8 Flowers Go Everywhere. Cut . .,i Ffowers 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention Flortsu' Revlei^ . when you write. PJRCHIDS.... We are headquarters for imported and established Orchids of the finest quality. Also a complete line of material for Orchid culture. Lager & Hurrell, f^iXr."!.' sumniit, n. j. Mention Flortata' Review when you write. Areca Lutescens, C0C08 WBDDEXiXAVA, KENTXA BEIiMOBEASA, I.ATAarXA BOSBONZCA, FOR PRICES AND SIZES See Florists' Review, November 17th, page 660. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Mention Floiiats' Review when you write. OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK A SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. The Cottage Oardeos, W. WAJU>, Manag^er. QIEENS, L. I. WHOLESALE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mratlon The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvllle, Mitchell Co , N. C. Mention The Review when you write. ••CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., BoHalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adorns Street, Chicago. Always mention the Florists' Review wheo writing advertisers. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Keadqaarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTI£S, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteor*, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extra long stem, per doz. $12.00 24-in. stem .... " 9.00 20-in. '• .... " 7.50 15-in. " .... " 5.00 12-in. " .... " 3.50 8-in. " .... " 2.0O Meteor perl00,$15.00 Bridesmaid " 15.00 Bride " 15.00 Kalserin " 12.00 to $15.00 Perle " S.OOto 12.00 Carnations " 4.00to 5.00 " fancy " 6.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. » ,i^^ 0r^ CHRySAISTHEMUM LITTLE CHRIS. New Free- Flowering Dwarf Chrysanthemum "Little Chris" \ \ \ « : 5 I W. T. Bell & I Sons, I Franklin, Pa.« Plants from 8-in. pots, 35 cts. each, 3 for $1.00; 4-in., 50 cts. each, $5.00 a dozen. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, I THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10.000 No Bust or Mildew. Packed Kifflit and Satisfaction Onaranteed. We are the Laritest Qrowers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J, L*. DIL»L»OIN, Bloomsbur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Get your order for ROSES, CAR- NATIONS, PAPER WHITES, ROMANS [HHRISTMAS for ^S in early to Geo.A.Kuhl,Pekin,lll. Mention The Review when you write. Bay from the Advertisers in the... Florists' Review (always mentioning the paper) and tiitts in- crease tiie earning power of yotir Certificate. Always mention the FiorislS* Revl 6 W when writing advertisers. 92 The Weekly Fbrists^ Review* i*"-*:' 'f'., DEX:E»IBBR 22. 1898. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE EXPRESS 466. VIOLETS our specialty HAVING been in this line 20 years, we find that Price Lists are still future forecasts, and therefore quotations are only according to our best judgment* All stock is billed at Chicago market prices. We are the Largest Commission Cut Flower House in the West as we represent nearly a million feet of glass, but make specialties of Bridesmaid, Meteor and Bride Roses, Violets, Carnations and Bulb @tock. VIOLETS our specialty- Wholesale Cu AND FLORIST 88 Wabash Ave. ' Rooms 22 and 23. PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANG1 All Flowers in Season at LiOW( We always ship extra selec otherwise ordered. »P. AND D. AT COS METEORS, extra select BRIDES, MAIDS, extra select METEORS, BRIDES, MAIDS, good a PERLES, extra select PERLES, good average ROSES, our selection CARNATIONS, extra select CARNATIONS, good average stock. . CARNATIONS, our selection NARCISSUS ROMAN HYACINTHS VIOLETS VALLEY SMILAX ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS per string, small GALAX COMMON FERNS Common Ferns and Galax, 500 S( CARNATIONS, such as Mrs. Bradt, Nugget, Albcrtini, Hill, etc VAllEY, ROJIA W E WORK A SPECIALTY. On Wire Goods we can discount our own or any other list^i^J*^ This Year's Customers Must Be Ours Next Year CARNATION EVi ROOTED ■.v:t- .-<."'» y-V^.'rf.V^' ■ s^ ..% DECEMBER 22, 1898. The WccHy Florists^ Review^ 93 1 BROSiCO. Store open until 6:30 p. in. week days. Until Noon Sundays and.... Holidays. t Flowers ? SUPPLIES, CHICAGO, ILL. LIST, WITHOUT NOTICE. It Market Rates, or higli-grade groods unless PER 100. $J5.00 15.00 crage $8.00 to 10.00 J0.00 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.50 2,00 4.00 4.00 1.75 to 2.50 5.00 to 6.00 .J0.00to 12.50 J.00 50c; fancy, 75c to $1.00 per 1000, 1.50 per JOOO, J.-S0 d at 1000 rates. friumph, Jubilee, Gold 4.00 to 6.00 T ^S, NARCISSUS i 1 VIOLETS our specialty- ...NOTE TO GROWERS... Wc are always open to handle more first- class stock* Anyone consigning to this mar- ket would do well to write tO US, as the more control we have the better the returns as all florists do not want A I stocky some requiring medium grades^ giving us a chance to dispose of both ends and therefore high averages. If you ship elsewhere SPLIT and see the results* VIOLETS our specialty- iNSTON We offer rooted cuttings of this fine, new, scarlet Carnation, which is, in our opinion, the best scarlet Carnation in existence. After a three years' trial it stands at the head as a money-making commercial sort, the blooms of extra quality and produced with great freedom throughout the whole season. The color is a clear, brilliant scarlet, the growth strong, clean and robust. No scarlet Carnation will give more satis- faction or better returns than Evanston. f\M IT — ri|W|/^€i $7.00 per hundred, $60.00 per thousand; 500 at the thousand rate. UKJ I I II^U^O — ORDERS BOOKED NOW. :n^^^J^.'??,rri^'^'.rrfr,.r'^^^ H The Weekly Fbrists' Review* DECEMBER 22, 1898. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following Qode: Aasume — Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrog^ate— In case you cannot fill order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether yon can ur cannot fill order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do •o, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent — If cannot send on train mentioned, next one will do. Aflhble— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned, ■end all yon can, and send balance on next train. Admission— This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified, you may substitute according to your be.jt Judg- ment. Aneefttor— This order Is an addition to my regular ordet. Darable— Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Fill If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shipped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortnnate— Select extra stock and charge accord Ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers, if at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgr^'y— This order countermands all previous orders. Formation— Add these items to the order which you already have, but in case first order is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo — We are in a bad pinch ; send us some- thing to help us out, even if of poor quality. . Flocking— Have sent mall order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- dcr w>i6n received. Foraging— This order Includes all items previously ordered and wanted for this date. Superior — Can use something especially fine, and am willing to pay accordingly. Siiip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USEB IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Klope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock Is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. I 8.00 10.00 12.00 15.00» CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesbyrg, Pliiladelphia,[Pa. M. RICE & CO.= NEW ILLUSTRATCO CATALOQUC FOn THC ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers M Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. F. & F. NURSERIES.^S Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY Mention The Review when you write. 100^ Profit For You and entire satisfaction for your customers. What more does anybody want ? WALKER'S PLANT FOOD ABSOLUTEIiY ODOBLEBS Send is an ideal food for house plants. for free literature and price lists. FLOWER arr punt rOOO CO., Rochester. N. Y. Mention The Review when lou write. CARNATIONS. WEBEB ft SONS. > OAXXAVS. KD. Mention The Review when you write. ANSIES WORTH RAISING Good Small Plants from cold frames or greenhouse only, at 14.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. Cash with order. SEED as usual. C.SOLTAU&CO.,''''""*jVrSeyCity.M. Mention The Review when yoa write. J. Palms, Ferns and House Plants: AND HOW TO TREAT THEM. A New 16-page Envelope Size Catalogue to b« given to customers. It will gain business for you. SAMPLE FREE. Dan'l B. Long, p»biish.r, Buffalo. MenUon Florists' Review when yoa writ*. Always Xantion tha.... Floriete* Review Whan Writing Advartlaan. ..:--■.-.,;,.» -■-■-« -•|ii|r\|||JL|f||- -■-•" ■.^.'■^-^■... -:.■■■..... .L ■■■ -',if,|-,|,,i iaiiiakMiiiiiMifaftiiifiiM.JatiaiM« — ^-< — '- "Miiiii' rnii'MiilfitifiltitiiaiiiirfiiiiAiii viJR!V«T7r 98 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ S,;:V ■<-;-.■.? v "'■■^',;/'';TV^ DECEMBER 22, 1898. DUBUQUE, lA. It appears that in the case of the palm swindler here a trap had been laid for him and he would have been caught but for the action of the hired man at the residence mentioned. When he appeared at the store, Mr. Harkett knew he did not belong with the household of the customer and suspected the order was a scheme, so he sent one son with the plants with the swindler and then despatched an older son to see that the fellow was ■caught if crooked as suspected. Ar- rangements were made to leave the plants and then nab the crook when he attempted to remove the plants. The actions of the hired man, though, gave the fellow warning and he suc- ceeded in escaping through a rear •door, though the police were on his track in a very short time. ABOUT JADOO. Florists' Publishing Company, Chi- cago. Dear Sirs: Herewith I hand you postofflce order for $1, to pay for the Florists' Review for the coming year. Respectfully yours, M. S. WORDEN, Florist. North Adams, Mass., Dec. 17, 1898. P. S.— ^Seeing there is so much talk about Jadoo lately, I cannot help but say a .word in its favor. The one thing I use it mostly for is growing callas, using a little over one-third Jadoo to balance of soil, and everyone that comes into my house remarks at the amount of bloom I get from them, which is something wonderful, for I have never been able to get such an abundance of flowers until I began using Jadoo. NEWPORT, R. L There is talk among the members of the Newport Horticultural Society relative to building a large hall, such as the demands of the city call for, in which would be a small stage and a balcony. The members, or rather those who are setting to work to in- augurate the movement, believe that the opportunity was never more en- couraging than at the present time. BALTIMORE, MD. — The annual meeting of the Maryland State Hort. Society was held in this city December 14 and 15. EUCLID, O.— The thirty-second an- nual meeting of the Ohio State Hort. Society was held here December 7, 8 and 9. The program was an unusually interesting one. DBS MOINB8, lA.— I. W. Lozier has opened a store at the comer of East Sixth street and Grand avenue. His son, A. G. Lozier, is in charge. ^^iDooble Frioged Petunias FOR thirty-five years we have made a Specialty of the PETUNIA. This year we again offer a set of fif- teen varieties, unsurpass- ed either in this country or abroad. The plants are well established in three-inch pots, full of vigor and will furnish quantities of cuttings in a short time. These plants must not be compared in price with rooted cuttings or plants just potted oS. The set is composed of the finest colors, especially suited for the retail trade. $t.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. The set of 15 varieties for $J.25. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIA SEED, our own saving, 75 cents per 500 seeds; $J.50 per 1000 seeds. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i,ooo to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. GERANIUMS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERIi. DEJNVEJR, OOL.— Fire did damage amounting to |2,500 at the Gallup greenhouses December 9. S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Strong plants, 2%- in. pots, |6 per 100 B0U6AINVILLEA. i^^AVlSi''' *""'^' CARNATION5 all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, MIcb. Mention Florl»t»' Review when you write. WESTERN FLORISTS. Stock Chrysanthemums Best standard sorts, $1.00 per doz. W. H. Chadwick. Frank Hardy, Merry Christmas, Yellow Fellow, etc., 25 cents each. Write us your wants in the Florist's line. It. J. 8TUPPT, ST. JOSEPH, KO. Mention Floritts' Review wheo roM write. ROOTED CiniNGS. and other stock. Verbenas. cuttings are fin« and __ , prices low. PAf-iifililC Send for price list and ■ ^t,Ullia9* samples. Exp. prepaid. S. W. PIKE, St. Charles, Mention Florl«t«' Review when yon wrlt». Always io«Dtton the Plonsts' Review when wfitiiy '*WBBXHO CLEMATIS. Strong, 1 year old plants, from 8-in. pots, $10.00 per 100 of all the leading varieties. Stock shipped now or orders booked for Spring delivery. 6E0R6E BROS., - EAST PENFIELD, N. Y. Mention Florlirt*' W^vl^w when you writ*. Alw»7B Ktntion th*.... rioriet«' Review Whm Wrltl&r Advertisers. DECEMBER 22, 1898. The Weekly Florists* fievfew. ■'■>' ■ -.-; '-i t^-'''; r,r^:^r^^^'-'' '- ■■ 99 DORNER s NEW SCARLET CARNATION ...GH. CRANE... Photographed December 6th, 1898. Planted September 1st. 1898. THE COMING SCARLET CARNATION. No other will equal it. Tested three years and will stand as one of the most profitable commercial Carnations. Wonderfully productive, and an early, continuous all-season bloomer. Easy to lift and quickly established, strong growing, robust, clean, well formed, bushy plants ; producing full, rounded, deep, clear, brilliant scarlet average three-inch blooms, on i6 to i8-inch stiff stems that never have a failing to weak- ness. The calyx is one of its strongest points, as they never show any bursted flowers. Good substance and excellent keeper. We recommend it to every grower. Received American Carnation Society certificate, scoring 92 points, at Chicago, February, 1898. Certificate and Silver Medal at Chicago and Certificate at Indianapolis, November, 1898. ROOTED CUTTINGS, $2.00 per dozen, $10.00 per hundred, $75.00 per thousand. 'Clf^n IVI«ld^ri (Ward.) Deep, brilliant scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon; one of the darkest and richest shades ^'*^"» '▼■tl^Cv* incarnations. 2^ to 2^-inch blooms. Long, stiff, wiry 12 to 18-inch stems. A most profuse and abundant bloomer. Habit — erect, stiff and wiry, of McGowan type but much improved over the growth of that variety. The best and most profitable dark Carnation grown. $2.00 per dozen, $10.00 per hundred, $75.00 per thousand. ClOn finiYIPT (Ward.) Brilliant cardinal maroon, 2^ to 2^-inch blooms. Fine stems 16 to 24 inches long. Strong, V^^ll* VFIFIIH^Z.* vigorous, healthy habit, blooming as freely as Portia. Strong calyx, not inclined to burst. No crimson Carnation possesses such a vivid, brilliant shade of color. v Stock Uniited. $10.00 per hundred. ••Bd for oomplet* price list of Caniatlon Voveltlea and all standard varl*ttos. Xoadj January lat. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. L.^j:^«..-t^». ...rl'.Ji^ ... V ..}.., J. .■,. -■ ..., r.j.,» —...».■,■,-,■..,„. „■ "-■'- --''■-.^'^■J.--'---''-lf Ili'liltltilMn'yilll'i'flirT tfi'tn'TiSii'" lil^nil .k rml i I jlli If ji -■ ^^■'•■•'■^A I rtift'fi^ ■ ^•.i-Wnriii.mirt'i T 1*11 fhiti ^.iiiilirt I'ii^Mi inimiiiii 100 The Weekly Florists* Revkw; DECEMBER 22, 1898. ■iiS*^»»i^* BALTIMORE. The first annual meeting of the Maryland State Horticultural Society was held in this city December 14 and 15. While the major part of the pro- gram was devoted to the interests of the fruit growers and truckers, the florists were not overlooked, and a paper was read by Mr. E. A. Seide- witz, president of our local club,, en- titled, "What we hope for." He re- ferred to the progress made by the florists through their local and na- tional organizations and said: "While our hopes also lie in the fact that we may gain more enlightenment as to the cultivation of plants by studying their habits and wants, we also hope that we may enjoy at least a part of our enlightenment in the conversion of the sajme into hard cash." Mr. Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, who is a vegetable gardener as well as a florist, read a paper en- titled, "Some observations on the trucking interests of Maryland." BUILDING AND HEATING. Hitchjngs & Co., of New York, send us copies of their catalogues, entitled "Modern Greenhouse Construction" and "Greenhouse heating and Venti- lating Apparatus." The former con- tains numerous sectional drawings showing their various styles of iron- frame and all-wood construction, to- gether with a host of fine half-tone en- gravings from photographs of green- houses and conservatories erected by them in various parts of the country. In view of the fact that this well known firm was established in 1844, it is not surprising to find the very greatest variety of styles among the examples of their work shown, and all are most interesting to anyone in the trade. Intending builders should not fail to have a copy, which, we under- stand, will be sent on receipt of 4 cents, to cover postage. The other catalogue illustrates and describes their various styles of heating and ventilating apparatus, and is sent on the same terms as the other. OGDEJN, UTAH.— The damage to the greenhouses of F. J. Hendershot dur- ing the recent heavy storm was so great that he will not attempt to re- establish the business. The plants were all frozen before repairs could be made. PITTSMELD, MASS.-^he wife of John White, the fiorist, died December 13 of heart failure, aged 58 years. Mr. White has the sincere sympathy of his many friends in the trade. BINGHAMTON, N. Y.— R. J. Shore, Jr., who has been assistant gardener at the university greenhouses at Ith- aca, N. Y., has been appointed fiorist at the State Hospital, this city. He begins his work here about February Inext BIY ladoo Fibre "' ^ and Liquid! TRY Jadoo Fibre and Liquid! Use it according to instructions. Form your own opinion from the results obtained. Good commercial plants can be raised by the use of one-third jadoo Fibre, and they will be better plants than can be grown in any known compost. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE. The American Jadoo Co. 817 Fairmount Ave. , PHILADELPHIA, PA. For Salt by ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers. Mention The Review when TPU write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus, Freesias, etc. lAPAM _- Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. if/irmi Crop short. HOLLAND - "y*a?ol:us', e^tc"!'"*'' ^"''''"'' CHINA - Chinese Secred Lilies. On hand : — Extra selected Lily of tlie VaUay, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of AranoariaB. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by P. W. O. SCHMIT2. JI&RSEY CITY, IN. J. Hention Florists' Review when joa write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | "The Orchid Hybrids" B«cord of over 3,000 croBses ; 334 pp., Royal octavo. Forwarded registered mail ( Q 11 fl viv upon receipt of ^OiUU "' GEO. HANSEN, Berkeley, Cal. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries. I89» HASDT SHBUBS, TABES, VISSS, EVEBOBBEHB and PEBEraiAXiS. A large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting ; very cheap. Priced Catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass* Mention Florists' Review when you write. MITGMINGS 5c GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. CiRbl.NMOl M. rU II.DINd. VENTIL,4TING APPARATUS MOI V\\[|R BOILERS, I'lIM S \M) SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE Mention Floriata* Revtew wtaan tou write. -, •'■.,' • ■fW^-^gPi- DECEMBER 22, 1898. The Wcdkly Florists^ Review* 101 Established 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136. GEO. WITTBOL.D, Tropical Plants Grower and Importer of 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS ' Measurements, top of pot to top VARIETIES. 1^^^ Areca Lutescens 5-in. 6-in. 8-in. Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 8-in. " Forsteriana 6-in. Latania Borbonica 4-in. 6-in. 8-in. 9-in. Phoenix reclinata 5-in. " canariensis 6-in. 7-in. ot to top of tallest leaf. Height Char. , ] Inches. Leaves. Eac 22-26 6-10 10.50 2+-28 8-10 .75 40-50 15-20 2.50 10-14 4-6 .25 24-26 5-7 1.50 3640 4-6 2.50 32-86 3- 5 1.25 14-16 2- 3 .25 20-24 5- 6 .75 24-80 5-6 1.50 34-36 7-8 2.50 18-20 4- 5 .50 22-26 5-6 .75 26-30 8-10 1.00 PRICE , Doz. $5.00 9.00 30.00 2.50 18.00 30.00 15.00 3.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus tJtilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants IL-W " 7 " " " 2.00 " 8 " " " 3.50 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 '^ 6 " '^ 25 6 " " 50 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $.5.00 per 100 " " 3 " " 4 " " Dracaena f ragrans, strong plants from 5-tn. pots 50 Pandanus utilis, " " " 5 '^ 50 Veitchii, " " " 7 " 2.00 Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots 4 " Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 8-in. pots. Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 9 • • • • Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. '^ Martensii, '^ " 4 " . Doz. 118.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 Varieties. Size Pot. FER Doz. Per 100 Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. 3-in. 5-in. Cyrtomium falcatum 3-in. Lomariagibba 3-in. " 4-in. Nephrolepis pectinata. . . 4-in. $0.50 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 $4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.(0 NS. Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. 3.00 " exaltata 4-in. 1.50 5-in. 2.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 $2.50 each. " Philipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 serrulata 2-in. ..50 Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering saineat$4.00 per 100 yards. Mention The Review when you write. Pandanus Veitchii. strong. Healthy Plants, Good Shapa and Wall Colorad. Size of pot. Height above pot. Price, each. 6-inch 7 " 8 " ... 15 to 20 ... 24 to 28 ... 28 to 32 ... 82 to 38 ... 88 to 45 ... 48 to 50 ents from inches ... $1.00 ... 1.50 . . . 2.00 » " ... . . . . 8.00 10 " ... 3..50 12 " . . . 4.00 Measurem position. top of plant in natural JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. GERMJIIITOWli, PA. Mention Floriata* Review when you write. New Mammoth Verbenas In this specialty we challenge the world. For variety of colors, shades and markings, clean, healtiiful, vigor- ous plants they can not be surpassed. This stock will sell at sight and make you money. Growing large quan- tities, we are prepared to fill orders promptly the day re- ceived. Our two-inch and two and a half incli pot plants are fine and full of cuttings ; price, $2 per ic». Strong rooted cuttings, 60c per loo, $5 per i,ooo, Delivkred to any part or the United States or Canada. Place your orders early. Write for our descriptive circular. Terms : strictly cash with order. ^UTH SIDE aORAL CO., Springfield, III. Mention Floriwtii' Review when you write L. C. BOBBIN K RUTHERFORD, N.J. Representative Wholesale Qrower in Prance, Belgium and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Always mention the Florists' Review when ^vriting advertisers. Per Per 100 1,000 15.00 15.00 8.00 12.00 15.00 12.U0 12.00 20.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 PLANTS CHEAP Geraniums— Hermine, La Favorite and White Swan, 2}i-in $1.50 $10.00 Geraniums— up to date, our selection, 25i-in 2.00 Begonias, flowering, 2K and 3-in 2.00 Coleus, up-to-date bedders, 25i-in 1.00 Ivy Geraniums, mixed, 2%-in 1..50 Heliotropes, 3 fine bloomers, 25i -in 2.00 Iresines, red and yellow, 2Ji-iu 1.75 Feverfew— Little Gem, 2}i-in 1.75 Velvet Plant, 2}i-in 2.50 New Coleus— Brownie, 2}i-in 5.00 Salvias, 3 varieties, 2Ji-in 1.75 Petunias, 10 fine varieties, 25i-in 2.00 Mroe. Salleroi Geraniums, 2K-in 2.00 5 plants at 100 rates and 250 at 1,000 rates. THE MORRIS FLORAL GO,, Morris, III. Mention Florists' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Mantjfacturers Of WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Dealers in HHHHmHFLORISTS' 88 SLPPLIES Mflntloii Florist*' lUvlaw wliaa joa writ*. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention FlorfsU' Review when you write. THE MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SLPPORT.... Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. Queens. N. Y.. Feb. i6, i8q7. Mr. Theron Pakkek, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Support and am free to say tha 1 1 consider it the best wire carnation support that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily applied, and I think will prove very durable, and you certainly deserve great credit for the mvention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Other testimonials will appear weeiciy. Write for Prices. THE MODE!. PLAITT STAKE CO., 23 Morton Street. BRO0KI.TV, V. T. Mpntlon Florists' "Review when vou write ^n^toTHEMOON Company For (Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illnstrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrisvlll*. Pa. Mention The Review when yon write. Ornamental Shrubs, HEBBACEOVS PEBEirNIAX.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Paeonies, Pyrethrums. Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, rbe Leading cstadlishcd isb4. Mmw Eaqiand Nurservman. READING. MASS Mention Floriatg' Review when you write. Always Mention the.\.. Florists' Review Wh.en Writing' Advertisers. ys^iufiiiiiiikiiji HUUI*il iililirtfiiii n rn rniffMiitliir'''---^^ ■'•'■'- "-'- '■■<-^'^^^-'*^- ■ ^- .>>.<.^.»;-tk:. i.A..rf..vj^.a;i. J 02 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DBCEIMBBR 22, 1898. „■/;> ,>\.A nSfDEX TO ADVERTISERS. 101 95 94 American Jadoo Co. .100 Ameiican Rose Co 9ft-97 Amling, E. C 97 Baker, W. J 96 Ball.d:. D 97 Bassett & Washburn. .94 Bell, W.T.& Sons.. 91 Benthey&Co 94 Bobbink, L. C. Brague, L. B... Budlong, 1. A ... Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 100 Chicago Wrecking CoiT 102 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 95 Cottase Gardens .... 91 Cut Flower Exchange 96 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 104 Dillon, J. L 91 Domer, F. & Sons Co 99 Dreer, H. A 98 Ellis & Pollworth ... 90 Ellison &Tesson.... 94 Erringer, J. W 102 Esler, John G. Secy .104 F. & F. Nurseries... 97 Felthousen, J, E . . . . 90 Flower City Plant Food Co 97 George Bros 98 Gibbons, H.W 102 Giblin& Co 104 Greene & Underbill.. 98 Hancock, Geo. & Son 91 Hansen, Geo 100 Heacock, Jos 91 Herr, Albert M 98 Hill.E. G. &Co 96 Hilmers, H 95 Hitcbings & Co 100-102-104 Holton&HunkelCo. 95 Hunt, E. H 91 Jacobs, S. & Sons.. .104 lewett, Z. K. & Co.. 101 Kasting.W.F 90-96 Keenan's Seed Store.102 Kelsey. H. P 96 Kellogg, Geo. M 95 Kellogg-M ackay- Cameron Co 104 Kennicott Bros. Co. 92-93 Kraft Plant Tonic... 97 KroescbellBros. Co.104 Kuehn.C.A 94 Kuhl, Geo. A 91 Lager & Hurrell .... 91 Lehman Bros 102 Lockland Lumber Co 90 LonsD. B 97 Lord & Bumbam Co 108-104 Louisville Exchange 95 Lynch, W. E 94 Manning J. W 101 Model Plant Stake Co. 101 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 102 MoonCo., W. H ...101 Morris Floral Co 101 Morrison, A 102 Old Colony Nurseries 100 PeunockjS.S 96 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 104 Pike,S. W 98 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 96 Quaker City Machine Works 104 Randall, A. L 94 Reed & Keller 101 Regan Pt'g House. ..102 Raid, Edw 96 Reinoerg Bros 94 Rice, M. &Co 97 Ricksecker, Chas ... 91 Rudolph, Max 95 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 94 Schmitz, F. W. O....100 Schultheis, A 95 Siebrecht & Son — 96 Smith, N. &Son 98 Smith, W.C 96 Soltau.C. &Co 97 South Side Floral Co. 101 Stuppy, L.J 98 Thorl)urn,J.M.&Co. 90 TongVii;. ■..■.■.'.■.■'."." 95 Vaugnan, McKellar & Winterson 95 Vesey, W. J. Sec'y.. 98 WabashRy 91 Weber&Sons 97 WietorBros 91 Winter.S.B 94 Wittbold, Geo 101 Wors, C. W 94 Young, John Welsh .101 Zeese&Co 102 HARRISBURG, PA. — The Paxton Greenhouses, formerly conducted by Carl Taube, have been purchased by G. Hansen, who was for many years employed at the government green- houses in Washington. ANN ARBOR, MIOH.— The Michi- gan State Hort Society held its annual meeting here December 6, 7 and 8. GALVA, lUL. — The thirty - second annual meeting of the Hort. Society of Northern Illinois was held here De- cember 13 and 14. CATALOGUE SENT .MEBCHANDIS rGALVANIZEDWIDE- too POUND Q0LL5-5h0Rfr LENGTn^ RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦LIS. ANY GAUGE .^^("'CAOo" , iW^^ QIICACaO 01 PRICI ADt;4 Of OTMERfi Mention The ReTlew when 70a writ*. /TVy- p\ pN r^ CL C» ^v^/re for Q'^rALaCi/s- . __.ja. 's:-:.'^^!i' i ^ EVER-Y ^ OMN U) ^, ^^Description JTiONINGERkQ. hAWTH0RNEAv(yV/ry?(7Q Mention The Review when jroa write. ...THIS IS IT... C/9 Over 100,000 in Use. Lehman's Wagon Heaters Will keep your delivery wagons at a temperat ure that will prevent vour plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, iA> smell, no gas, no danger. Cost of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable. Inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS., MANUFACTURERS, 10 BON D 8TR E ET, N EW YORK. JAMES W. ERRINGER, General Western Sales Agent* 897 Wabash Ave., CKZCAOO, I^Xi. Mention Florists' Revtew when you write. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE Nt»fscr7 Florists' nBatal^gu^ 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention FlorUts' Review when you write. GOLD riSH and l^rfcVl^st AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. Mention The Review when 70a write. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO iOO '.Od Dhlk'liOk'N '> ANGUS MORRISON, 376 Iilnooln Ave. CHIOAOO. Greeohoase PIPE and rill lllljO DESCIUPTION. Mention The Review when you write. DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER... It lowers the vitality of your Stock, but write for particulars of my Temperingr Apparatus. LJlTKiekX/ %Af r^lBBi^lUC 134-136-138 LIBERTY STREET, HENRY W. GIBBONS, new york. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE. Mention The Review when yon wrlte^ HITCHINGS & CO. ' 233 MERCER ST., NEW VORK GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot NStiter Boilers, I'ipcs, littin()>> Strci Foil' Cr-'-i f, - C.i'a' ) :■ ^"'' \ ml il.tliiU) V()p,irdliis Menttos Flottstir BefrSsw ywt wrllSi. E. -■•■ ''- •■ ^"^'— ^ DECISMBBR 22, U88. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 103 ^i^.^.:,,^^^:^.^,,,^ .-h..-iJ i^.^.^ k iL:^jtjn^'tJ^y'XM^.:ii^'.^^'-ti^.w':. f. '-^■■x- 104 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 22, 1898. KROESCHEU. BROS CO. GreenhousI Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St. , CH IC AGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads o/ steel, water space all around ^ront, sides and back). Write for information. Mention FlorlstB' Review when jrou write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST FOB PABTICXTLABS ADDBBS8 JOHN G. ESLER, SM'y, SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Mention Florlits' Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY sells Those Red Pots Standards- Full Size and Wide BoHoms, Bulb Pant and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot iVIanufactory 490 Howard St.. Detroit. IMloh. 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Estimatas Furnished for Cypress Crsan- house Material. i%'„.°!:. St, Jamts Bldg, Broadway & 26tli St. ;„Tw. ".°' InHglon-on-Hudson, N. Y. Not An Experiment The "SPENCE" HOT WATER HEATER has been in use for over 35 years. Since it was first placed upon the market many im- provements have been added, and to-day it continues to lead in the race for superiority. Write for "Spence" Book. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE-NEW YORK-BOSTON. KELLOaO-nACKAV-CAnERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET, CHICAOO. Mention The Review when you write. ■SPENCE HEATER" Now in Course of Preparation. The riorists' Manual... By WM. SCOTT It will tell you just what you want to know in iust the way you want RriCC. $5.00 to be told. It will cover the whole field ol Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may SEKD IN YOUR be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself ORDLR NO«V CO. CHICAGO. rUORISTS* PUBbiSHIING 520-535 Caxton Building. GLHoo" ot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator 6ULF CYPRESS BARS. ETC. Manufactured 5. JjCObS & SOflS, Sj^t:^4ofe?3fhT°N. WHITE LEAD. PUTTY. ETC , AT WHOLESALt Y. SASH ^^-^-^^ HITCHINGS & CO. J 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS I rilMS. mnSGS AM) MS!!! UI\G \!'P\R\IIS Send Four Cents for Cataloque. • • • OKLtNllOlS! \M» i)!N(, Mentloo The Review wbea 70U write. :,tJ^i^.'j.i,.^:: f" Ti^iiii.rih eOPVRIQHT, !•••, BY rUORI«T«' PUBbieniNG go.. S20-53S Gaxton Bulldlnft. GHIGAGO. VoLin. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECE3WBER 29, J898. No. 57. ORCHIDS. [From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Scott.J [Continued from issue of Dec. 15.J CYPRIPEDIUM.— This peculiarly in- teresting genus is of easy culture. They may be grown in either pots or pans, in equal parts of good, fibrous peat and live sphagnum; a little brok- en charcoal is beneficial, as it pre- vents the compost from becoming sour. You can feed liquid manure to the strong growing varieties and it will materially help them if they are well rooted. They like plenty of wa- ter during summer, their growing sea- son, and being evergreen and having no bulbs to feed from, should never be allowed to suffer from lack of it. Do not overshade cypripediums, as l^CypripelJlum Insigne. they delight in a strong light. Most all varieties require a warm tempera- ture. The following are the best for commercial purposes: Cyprlpedium insigne is a cool house species, but can be grown in a warm house. It is a profuse bloomer if well cared for, flowers in winter, and lasts a long time in perfection. It is very beneficial to put It outside for three months in summer, slightly shaded and well watered. cypripediuni Harrisianum, a fine hybrid, often fiowering twice a year, is a fine bloomer and stronger grower than most cypripediums, therefore re- quires plenty of pot room and should be grown in a warm house. Cypripedium Lawrenceanum, an- other species requiring a warm, moist atmosphere, is a good bloomer, with bold, straight stems and beautifully marked fiower. Blooms in summer and autumn; do not over-pot it. Cypripedium Spicerianum, which I consider the queen of the genus, is a very free grower and good bloomer, and is a great favorite in the cut- flower market. It requires a warm temperature, flowers in early spring, and lasts a long time. Cypripedium villosum, a grand spe- cies from India; similar in color to Insigne, but toe flowers are much larger, and have the appearance of being varnished. This is a very use- ful sort, as it will thrive in either a cool or warm house, and should be in every collection. It is a very strong grower, requiring plenty of pot-room. DENDROBIUM. — The members of this genus are almost numberless, and include some of the most beautiful, as well as the most useful, orchids for the cut - flower trade. They can bp grown in pots or baskets, with plenty of drainage and a compost of good, fibrous peat and live sphagnum, with some broken charcoal or potsherds mixed with it. They require a warm •.t». :j...«iLl^.:!^.jt.»-'..,>.;.A-.^.....:^.^^....:^.':^..^ ,...-^..^ jl.J.aJ.^^k'^.., -a. ^'firt> : ^:^.., .'::..r,^::..j,i^i.^y.f ^..: '■fi:'^i,,, - 106 The Weekly Florfete* Review. DECEMBBR 29. 1898. temperature during their growing sea- son, with plenty of water, but several species, such as Wardianum, noblle, Devonianum, etc., should be moved to a cool house as soon as they have stopped growing, and left there until their flower buds are well advanced, when they may go into a little warm- er house to flower. If this treatment is followed up you will be seldom, if ever, disappointed in the results of your labors. Watch for the thrip on these plants, as they soon destroy them if allowed to remain. Dendrobium Wardianum, a beautiful and produces its beautiful, large flow- ers of pure white, with yellow blotched Up on the top of the stems, from two to flve flowers on a spike. This va- riety needs but little rest and should certainly be grown in a basket and suspended in the warmest house. This is another sort that should never be over-potted, and must always be well drained. Dendrobium Devonianum is a mag- nificent species, and Is best grown in a basket. Give abundance of water in the growing season and freely syringe the foliage at least once a day in hot Laelia ' Anceps* species from Assam, Is perhaps the best. It is a very strong grower and good bloomer If above instructions are followed, but be sure you do not over- pot this species, as nothing Is more Injurious to it. It blooms In early spring and lasts a long time If kept cool and dry. It should be grown In a basket, suspended. Dendrobium noblle is a well known old species from India, requiring the same treatment as Wardianum, but can, If necessity requires, be grown cooler and kept back, or forced Into flower, as desired by the grower, at any time from December to May. Dendrobium formosum glganteum, a beautiful variety, differs somewhat from the preceding, as it Is evergreen weather, to keep down the thrip, which is particularly partial to this sort. It Is by many considered hard to grow, but by following the above directions you can grow it just as well as Wardi- anum. It flowers in May or June, and they last about two weeks In perfec- tion. Dendrobium densiflorum Is another erect-growing species from India, and grows best In a pot, but can be grown In a basket In good, flbrous peat and but little sphagnum. It blooms in April or May, the large clusters of beautiful yellow flowers being In form like a bunch of grapes. This species requires a long rest after the bulbs are grown, but do not allow the plant to shrivel. The flowers last about a week in perfection. LAELIA. — Of this genus only two species are useful to the commercial grower. Laelia anceps. This can be well grown on a block of hard wood with a little flbrous peat fastened at the back of the plant, which should be flrmly nxed on with copper wire. It can also be grown in a suspended bas- ket. Use a compost of good, clean peat, charcoal, and live sphagnum moss, and keep well drained. This is a grand species, with long flower spikes, which last a month if kept in a cool house. Give pienty of water during the growing season, which is from about April to November. It is a free bloomer and blooms in January and February. It will grow well in a cattleya house, but can be grown con- siderably cooler. Laelia purpurata, a magnificent spe- cies from Brazil, in form resembles a cattleya, and requires about the same treatment. It can be grown in either pot or basket, has a grand spike of beautifully marked flowers, with crim- son purple lip. Do not over-pot it and watch out for white scale. This spe- cies should be in every collection. LYCASTE.— This genus is of easy culture and can be grown best in a cool or Intermediate house. Pot In a compost of good, fibrous peat and a little sphagnum and broken charcoal. Give abundance of water during their growing season; in fact, this plant should never be allowed to become too dry at the roots, even during their sea- son of rest. The growing season Is from about April to October. Lycaste Skinnerii, a native of Guate- mala, is undoubtedly the best species, blooming freely, as It does, during the winter months, with fine, erect, beau- tifully marked flowers of white, rose colored, and crimson, and they last a long time in perfection. Care should be taken to keep the flowers free from damp or they will soon become discol- ored or destroyed. Lycaste cruenta is a very free flow- ering species from Guatemala, blooms about April, and has a very pleasing, aromatic odor. It requires the same treatment as the preceding. ODONTOGLOSSUM.— This Is a grand genus of orchids, probably the most Interesting of all. They can all be grown In pots, with plenty of drainage and abundance of water during their growing season: In fact, they should never be allowed to become dry enough to allow the sphagnum to lose Its beautiful, fresh green color, even in winter. They prow well potted In good fibrous peat, with a liberal top dress- ing of good, green sphagnum, which should be removed as soon as decayed and renlaced by fresh; this sometimes has to be done twice a year. They de- light In a cool, moist atmosphere, and plenty of air in summer, and In win- ter, when possible. A northern aspect suits many of them, as they do not like the sun. and should In any case be shaded from Its direct rays. A good ■ ^jj^^a^- -r/^ ^ -^'•^--^ - - '■- ^*- '• ••->•-■•■-■ ■ • 111 • Tit I III Y fftfrtiititt m The Weekly Florists^ Review* bfiCEMBUR 29. im. blooms In summer and lasts a long time in perfection. Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, one of the very best of the genus, similar to the above in habit and color, but grows stronger and has much larger spikes; a very valuable variety for commercial purposes, both as a pot plant or cut flower. I have grown this beautiful plant myself with more than 100 blooms on a spike. It blooms in autumn and in early winter months and lasts a long time in perfection. Oncidium tigrinum is another fine species from Mexico, with a large, branching spike of beautifully marked yellow and brown flowers, produced in winter; is a free bloomer and lasts a possible, as they delight in pu|e air, but by no means place them\^n a draught. They grow best in perfo- rated pots, or baskets, well drained with good, clean potsherds or broken charcoal, or both, with a liberal top dressing of good, live sphagnum, which should be removed as soon as decay begins and replaced by fresh. As phalaenopsis delight in cleanliness, great care is necessary in potting this genus, particularly Schilleriana and amabilis, as they root freely and cling firmly to the pot or basket in which they are grown, and cannot be re- moved without the aid of a knife, and this is a very delicate operation, often resulting In serious injury to the Phalaenopsis Schilleriana. long time in perfection. Grows best in a pot. Oncidium Cavendishianum is a beau- tiful species, having large, heavy, fleshy leaves, and is therefore best grown in a pot. It produces during winter enormous spikes of beautiful yellow flowers, and they last six to eight weeks in perfection. It is a na- tive of Guatemala. Although when in good health it produces very large foliage, I do not think it needs a pot or pan in proportion to its size, as nothing is more injurious to it than being over-potted. It requires careful watering during the- dull months of winter, which is its resting season. PHALAENOPSIS.— There are many species of this genus, all beautiful, though many are not productive enough to warrant them a place la the commercial list. They all require a high temperature, not less than 65 degrees during winter, but 70 degrees is even better. They delight in light, heat, and moisture, and should be lightly sprayed once a day during hot weather; ventilate freely when it is plants. A good plan is to place the plant, pot and all, into larger size and fill up with charcoal and fresh sphag- num, and not disturb tne roots at all. These plants should be suspended, if possible, as they love the light, but must be shaded from the direct sun, or the leaves will burn; and never al- low them to suffer for want of water. Phalaenopsis Schilleriana is a mag- nificent species from Manila, has large branching spikes during winter and spring of beautiful mauve flowers edged with white, with reddish brown spotted lip. Phalaenopsis amabilis, a beautiful species also from Manila, is certainly the queen of this genus; blooms at all times of the year and lasts a long time in perfection. It has long, graceful spikes of pure white flowers, lip spot- ted with pink. This is one of the best for market purposes and requires the same treatment as above. . Phalaenopsis grandiflora, a beautiful species, that comes from Java and re- sembles amabilis in every way except that the lip of the flower is marked with lemon yellow instead of pink. This plant grows well on a rack with sphagnum moss at the back and is a very prolific bloomer. VANDA.— This beautiful genus re- quires a temperature of 60 to 65 de- grees at night and delights in the sun, unless very strong, and then a light shading for an hour or two will be sufficient. All the species will grow in pots, well drained, and potted in clean, fresh sphagnum and broken charcoal, with plenty of moisture about them, and lots of water at the roots in summer, but be very careful in winter, unless the pot is very full of roots and growing freely. Give a little air when possible In winter and plenty in summer. Some species bloom twice and even three times a year. The flowers have a delightful odor and last about a month if kept dry. All vandas are subject to scale, and should be kept free from these pests, or the plant will soon be ruined. Vanda caerulea, the beautiful blue orchid, should be in every collection. It is of easy culture and a very free bloomer. A temperature of 55 degrees at night suits it well, as the flowers are a much better color than those grown in a higher temperature. It Is a native of northern India and blooms in autumn. Do not over-pot this plant and suspend as near the glass as pos- sible. • Vanda insignis, a grand old son from the Malayan islands, blooms in May or June. It has large spikes of flowers of a magnificent combination of colors, is of easy culture and a very free bloomer. Vanda suavis. One can hardly say enough about this old favorite from Java, blooming at all times of the year, large spikes of beautiful white flowers spotted with crimson. I have seen this plant in bloom ten months out of the year. Vanda tricolor is similar to suavis, of the same habit, and requires the same treatment, only the flowers are lemon yellow, with crimson spots, purple and white lip, and last a very long time. It also is a native of Java. THE BOSTON CO-OPERATIVE MARKET. For years it was the custom, the same as Is now In vogue in many other cities, for the grower to tramp the streets of Boston from one end to the other In his anxiety to dispose of his product, opening his box, and having his goods handled over by this buyer and that buyer, and fault found, be- cause you let somebody else have your best flowers, losing at least one- fourth of your product through the constant handling and carting around of your goods. But an Improvement was at hand, and under the leadership of three or four, the back room of a centrally located saloon was made a rendez-vous, and it was not long be- fore quite a market was held there every morning. The notoriety of suck a rr'iS^aa^-aL; zr.. DECEMBER 29. 1898. The Weekly Fkn^sts' Review. J09 place as a headauarters for the grow- ers of cut flowers, was hardly to the liking of the best class of the sellers, and steps were taken to establish a permanent market. After considerable difficulty, through the lack of confidence among the grow- ers, a co-operative company was formed and authorized to do business as The Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association. They at once rented a store under the Horticultural Building and started business Sept. 1, 1892, with 82 stalls, every one of them rented. The success of the undertak- ing was apparent at once, and the in- creased demand for space soon made them hunt other quarters. They are now comfortably situated at No. 1 Park St., under the Park street church. The room occupied is about 125 feet long by nearly 50 feet wide, and lengthwise are built three long tables, divided through the middle into equal halves, and each half is subdivided into spaces. Part of these are 4 feet square and others 3 feet square, mak- ing a total of about 130 spaces or stalls. The larger of these rent for |52 per annum, and the smaller at $42 per an- num, the rent to be paid by the quar- ter and strictly in advance, with a lib- eral discount when paid by the quarter or by the year. These stalls are only let for the year, Group of Vanda Caerulea. Vanda Suavis. and the market year dates from October 1st. About two weeks before the year begins, the choice of selection is sold at auction, and the bidding is very lively, with hardly a space remaining unsold. The income derived from this amounts to the neighborhood of $1,000 yearly, and is appreciated by the holders of the stock. The market Is open every day, ex- cept Sunday, throughout the year, from 6:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. The bulk of the business is done from 6:30 a. m. to 8 a. m., and a stranger would be aston- ished to see the amount of flowers that change hand during that time. The di- rectors have several rules which are strictly enforced. Prices are made by the grower occupying a stall, and no stall holder is allowed to solicit trade in any other part of the market. All flowers which remain unsold can be left in care of the manager, a huge cold storage room having been erected to ensure their keeping. A list of such flowers is given to the manager with the price at which they held and he is authorized to make whatever sales he can during the day. For this service the growers pay to the market a com- mission of flfteen per cent. The mana- ger is also authorized to keep and for sale a stock of the indispensable re- quisites of a retail florist, such as wire work, letters, wire, etc. This is done to accommodate buyers that come in for flowers and are obliged to get home as quickly as possible. Mr. W. C. Stickel, of No. Cambridge, through whose efforts, with that of one or two others, the establishment of the market was accomplished, Is the president, which office he has held from the first. Mr. E. N. Pierce, of Waverly, is vice-president, and Mr. George Cartwrlght, of Dedham, is sec- retary and treasurer. A board of di- rectors, six In number, together with the above officers, constitute a board of management. They meet once a month, with a meeting of the stockholders once a year. A manager, who keeps to his post all day, has entire charge, and upon him depends to a great extent the enforce- ment of the rules and the keeping ot order, and up to this time there has been excellent management and the place Is growing in jxjpularity every day. When the idea was first talked of the city dealers were very much opposed . ^.--^-ii^.jiM^.,^ M.^.. tt^^MU^iA-KMt. ... ■J..-t.,.^-_i,i'.a-.L.-'...^..i-ywJ.ji»J-.- . .,<■>; .'....■..,...-:.-..,.'>;..^l . ■-..Vhv'. J -. ■-:^-- ^:„iityi^-:.^.fl -.^.r..;...: .• -., — .-•.■ ■^\. uSAiiiM^iiaiiiliiiiiliiiMiiiili Wi?»*v-;y«.:' U2 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ DECEMBER 29, 1898. Kennlcott Bros. Co. are now hand- ling the stock from Klehm's. Their Gontiers were unfortunately too late for Christmas this year, and will be in shortly after New Year's. Since our estimate was made on the Christmas trade by the wholesalers we hear from Messrs. Bassett & Wash- burn that the figures, now completed, show a gain of fully 50 per cent over last year, instead of the 30 per cent that they at first estimated. Kennlcott Bros. Co. will handle a good share of the rooted cuttings of the new scarlet carnation Evanston, now about to be introduced. The way the fiowers have sold in the market here has made them strong believers in the future of this carnation. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED KVBRV THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 020-535 Caxton BulldinK, Chicaso, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, #i.oo a year. To Europe, $a.oo. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising; rates: Per incn, ^i.oo; >^ page, |i3.So full page, $27.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; $2 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tkms. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adyer- tiaements^must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion tn the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1808. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The weather through the week was anything but favorable, and a great many of the growers were rather dis- appointed in their cut, being anxious to realize the high prices which were asked. A great many saved all their stock for Saturday, so that there was not an over^abundance of flowers to be had all the week, with prices run- ning fully equal and in some cases exceeding any previous Christmas. Roses seemed to be in ample quan- tity, with no surplus, and prices ranged for Brides, Maids and Meteors from $12.50 to $25 per 100; Beauties ran from $6 to $12 per dozen, and the stock was all taken. Carnations, as was anticipated two or three weeks ago, ran short, especially colored va- rieties, and brought high prices throughout the week, but on Saturday white ones dragged slightly, owing to the quantities coming in; $4 per 100 was an average selling price, with fancy grades running as high as $1.50 per dozen. Violets, not too plenty, held at $2 per 100; Harrisii lilies, from $10 to $16 per 100; valley, $4 to $6; Romans and Paper Whites, $3 per 100; stevia, 25 cents per bunch. The Christmas Trade. The week just ended will go down in the history of the flower business as the best Christmas week ever known, and on Saturday night both retailers and wholesalers were hust- ling for stuff to fill their orders. The wholesalers have been busy all the week, the trade in green goods being far in excess of any previous year, and when shipping time came — ^Thursday and Friday — there was no surplus stock carried over for a Saturday rush, thus again making the whole- salers heavy buyers on Saturday. They all report the fieaviest Christmas trade they ever had. The growers all seem satisfied, and by 8 o'clock everything was sold and most of them had gone home, to bring in the day's cut later on. The retail trade was the best that the dealers have ever had, and it is a question if the stock will hold out to fill orders, and it will be diflftcult to obtain growers' stock on Sunday. At Galvin's, the leader was violets, and they have kept up their reputa- tion as regards quality of stock and amount of sales. The trade for plants was about equal to that of former years, the great specialty being some well-grown azaleas from B. N. Pierce & Son, Waverly, Doyle and Hough- ton & Clark both report heavy trade, the call being for high-grade flowers. The retail prices were as follows: Roses, Brides, Maids and Meteors, from $4 to $10 per dozen; carnations, average stock, $1.50 per dozen; Bradta, from $2 to $3; extra grades, such as Flora Hill and Eldorado, averaged $2; violets, from $1 per bunch up; Beau- ties, from $10 to $36 per dozen, with the demand running mostly to carna- tions and violets. Ne^vs Items. Nicholson's carnations were extra fine, especially Mrs. Bradt, Flora Hill, Joost and White Cloud. Galvin bought the most of them. Mr. Nicholson has broken ground for another house, 23x200 feet, intend- ed for carnations in solid bed. The Beauties shown by E. M. Wood & Co. were the finest seen in this market. Galvin had to withdraw the Lawson carnation from his list very early in the day — could not get enough of them. This famous pink is establish- ing a wonderful reputation; Boston people choose it as a strictly Boston flower, and Galvin had orders to go to all of the large eastern cities on this account. p. BUFFALO. Christmas Trade. It is premature to suppose that an accurate account of the trade can be given this early, for there has been no opportunity of close inquiry. But from the tenor of what I have heard, the volume of business was an advance of 25 per cent over last year. Plants undoubtedly were the big feature. It would be hard to say what led. There were lots of people willing to pay $i to $4 for a plant, most or nearly al- ways for a present, and a few willing, to go much over these flgures; the great majority, however, wanted "a nice Mttle plant for $1.50 or less." Palms were in great demand, and when I say palms I include pandanus and dracaenas. Poinsettias, especially 10-inch pans, with half a dozen plants, went well. Azaleas sold rather best of any flowering plant, and all in sight from $1.50 to $5 were cleaned out. The Boston fern from 75 cents to $3 sold well, and J. H. Rebstock found customers for a few Nephrolepis D. furcans, 5 feet across, that went at $15. Nearly every small plant, such as primroses, cyclamens, pans of hya- cinths, begonias, etc., sold — in fact, more could have oeen sold. The "Christmas present" is accountable for all this. The first prominent retailer I tele- phoned to this morning for features of the business said in reply that the prominent feature was, the people wanted a dry goods box of flowers for 25 cents. He did not say what size dry goods box, but it might have been a holly box as anything else, so far as being actual truth; but there was, however, a considerable kick at the prices of flowers, and hundreds shun- ned them and turned to the plant. Violets are sweet, but $4 a hundred is sweeter, and there were several thou- sand left over in more than one place, and so it was with roses of the Brides- maid type — "Too high; we will do without them." W. J. Palmer & Son, so it is said, cut several hundred American Beauties last week and sold them for $24; a dozen. We were not aware of It, but think the Gould and Astor families must have been visiting here last week. When you said $4 a dozen for Meteor roses and $1.25 or $1.50 for carnations, many people were sent away contented with a $2 mixed box, for which you can always be mere lib- eral and reasonable. Carnations wero the flower that was sold out cleanest. Home-grown ones were, however, in too small supply; and talk about be- ing pickled! We saw a lot from the east that you could actually see the brine on their stems. There never was such a demand for Christmas trees; either the supply was too short or the demand was unusual. This is hardly a florist's article, but he was lucky If he had a lot of Nor- way spruce, for by Xmas eve there was not one in town. Canada spruce is the general article used, and the great storm had blocked railroads so freight could not get here, and the Christmas tree trade was actually written up In our daily papers as If It was as important as the supply of tur- keys, plum pudding, or the extract of corn. Contrary to what was expected, hol- .■■^-.» ....I ^.- , — -J..-. .... .. .. DECEMBER 29, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* U3 C. L. Washburn. O. P. Bassett. Messrs. Bassett & Washburn on the veranda of their residence at Hinsdale* IIL ly came into the commission houses by the carload, but it was all used up; never was its use so general. How wonderful to think that less than 25 years ago not a spray was seen in our northern cities. Some English mistle- toe was here, fine branches, although much the worse for travel. The Ameri- 'Can species will eventually take its place, although not nearly so hand- some; and then again, that was not ^hat the Druids worshipped, nor gives you such privileges among the gentler sex; but it will have to do. Our so- •called laurel (Kalmia) was largely used for wreathing. Of the ground pine, perhaps more could have been -used; but there was about enough. Notes. The usual balls and parties are thick around us, but not any of great mag- nitude. The few florists I have seen are well satisfied. Wednesday and the two following days we could deliver plants in an open wagon, and Satur- day and Christmas day were fine and •only a little cold. Better weather we could not expect. We thank all nationalities for the respective institutions that go to make our Christmas; especially do we thank those enlightened creatures who evolved the Christmas gift from a dry and soulless card to a growing and liv- ing plant or bunch of flowers. ___^ W. S. CLEVELAND. A Good Christmas. Christmas trade was a record break- er; never before was there such a rush for flowers and plants. It is not uncommon for a theatre to close the door when a good show is playing, but whoever before heard of a florist ordering the doors closed before! Such was the order issued by J. M. Gasser Saturday. The store resembled a ticket wagon at a circus and orders by the hundreds on the flies. Every florist in town reports business better this Christmas tnan they ever saw it before. There were some very handsome windows to be seen this week. Smith & Fetters had the usual Christmas bells and wreaths of immortelles and white doves. Miss Eadie had chrys- anthemums. Mr. Ehrhart arches rep- resenting church windows. Chas. Wagoner a large holly bell. J. M. Gasser had the village church belfry, the steeple surmounted with a gilt cross; the belfry had the chimes (3 bells) of red immortelles tied with bows of red ribbon to the axle; the wheel and entire structure was cover- ed with log moss; a pair of moss cur- tains draped the large mirror, tied back with ribbon; the red light in the steeple (concealed) shed its soft glow on the chimes; the large arc light, covered with yellow, shed its soft moon beams on a long vase of poin- settias, vases of valley and orchids. A large moss-covered tree at the other side of window had clusters of cattley- as at the different crotches. Many compliments were received from the other florists and the window attracted thousands of admirers. It was con- ceived and executed by Mr. Oehmler. American Beauties and Meteors were very scarce. Carnations gave out, the demand being too great. Good stock brought $1.00 per dozen and fancy $1.50. O. A. C. O. ST. LOUIS. The Christinas Trade. Christmas trade 'here was very fine. Stock was not very plentiful and de- mand better than ever before. Our commission men claim they did double the business this year than last with prices about same as usual during these busy times. From reports of nearly all the retail trade this Christ- mas can be classed as most satisfac- tory, stock being sold out clean and at good flgures. Some growers will certainly have no reason to complain as to prices. Those who indulged in pickling will have a kick coming but they only have them- selves to blame, and as one commis- sion puts it if they kick they will have to kick themselves. Prices for good flrst class stock were high. Best American Beauties, of which there was only a short supply, sold at $18 per dozen; Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor, La France, Perle, Wott- low and Kaiserin were in great de- mand, and supply good on all except Perle and Meteor; Carnots very scarce. All the above stock brought from $10 to $18 per 100; Brides were the most plentiful. Carnations were in the greatest de- mand and of flne quality. The very best fancy stock brought $8 while oth- ers sold at from $4 to $6. Flora Hill, Eldorado and Jubilee were classed as fancy stock ana Scott, Daybreak, Wocher and Alaska brought the latter price. The carnations grown by Messrs." Aue, Fillmore, Ammann, Her- zog, Emmans and the Udes were the best in the market and all brought good prices. Violets were very fine and not over plentiful. Prime Californias sold at $4 and some went as low as $2; good small singles 50 cents and doubles $1.50 and $2. Bulbous stock was plentiful and of good quality. Romans sold at $3 and $4, Paper Whites $4, valley $4 and $6, callas $15, Harrisii from $15 to $25, but short in supply. Smilax, aspara- gus and adiantum sold well. Smilax brought $15 and $18; adiantum $1.25 and asparagus $50. All kinds of Christmas greens sold well, being used more this year in decorating down town store fronts than ever before. Notwithstanding the scarcity the streets down town were lined with fakirs selling dirt cheap, still most of the store men sold out clean at good prices. The demand for blooming plants, such as cyclamen, poinsettias and azaleas, also house plants such as palms and fern dishes, was lively. , TV-Jf^ '^7'«'Wf^|"tj''?lf'nT^ U4 The Weekly Florists' Revi(ew* DECEMBER 29, 1898. The weather was fine and the dealer had hardly any wrapping to do in making deliveries. Will close my letter this week by wishing all the readers of the Review a Happy New Year. Bowling. The Bowling Club rolled its last games of the year on Monday. The attendance was not large and only five members showed up. This ended the December series of twenty-one games. Duncan Finlayson wins the average medal and J. Beneke the high single score medal. Following are the scores of Monday night : _ ^. , 12 3 4 5 6 Tot. Ave. D. Finlayson. 198 152 153 177 176 184 1040 173 J. J. Beneke. 130 171 142 152 1.^3 186 937 156 C. A. Kuehn.U3 114 134 156 162 144 823 137 E. Schray....l36 146' 129 159 126 ... 696 136 F. J. Fillmore. 118 93 122 134 114 101 682 114 dbx;ember series. Names— No. G. Total. A v. H. S. P Duncan Finlayson.. 11 1815 165 198 J. J. Beneke 21 3174 151 206 C. A. Kuehn 21 2898 138 162 ?• S^y^^ ■* 599 149 169 J. W. Kunz 2 jr?3 136 141 E. Schray 20 2698 135 166 C. C. Sanders 13 1744 134 168 £■ ?• Weber 4 532 133 137 2 F. J. FlKmore 21 2474 118 199 2 J. J. B. DES MOINFS. Christmas Trade. Christmas trade was about as follows: "Hello, central, give me 460, please." Hello!" "Say, how was Christmas trade compared with last year?" "Oh, about the same or better In some lines A large call for ferns and palms, but not much call for blooming plants. Good ferns were In brisk demand." "How about holly and green?" "Well, there was not much call for them." And prices, how were they?" "Why, about the same asr last year, 75 cents to 11.00 for carnations, and $2 to $3 for roses." '^ to i\jL "All right thanks, good bye. Say, central, give me 384." ]|HeIIo." "Well, I'm here. How was Christmas trade? Any marked improvement over last year'" "Yes, with me there was. I sold clean out and could have sold more." ]|Thafs good; much call for plants?" Why, yes; there was an Increased demand ror plants, probably 30 per cent more than ever before. I'ln what class of plants do you mean?" Both, blooming and decorative." "That's fine; thanks, that's all. Well, cen- tral, give me 818, will you?" "Hello, hello!" "Hello, Is this 818?" "Yes, what can I do for you, 731?" ''Oh, I just thought I'd Inquire about your Christmas sales as compared with last year" »,,*,'^y^,*'' ^^^y ^^^ better. Just hold the phone till I look at my books Hello!" "Yes." "They were 55 per cent better and prices equaKy good. We sold lots of ho.ly and green and had an Increased call for palms and ferns." "Is that so? What did you get for cut flowers?" " Seventy-flve cents for carnations, J2.00 to »3.00 for roses." "Thanks, that's all. Say, central, connect me with 414, please." "Hello!" "Hello, there. I wanted to ask about your Christmas trade, as compared with last year. Was It as good as former years?" "Yes, better In most all lines, especially holly and green. We could not supply the demand." "Was there much call for plants?" "Oh, yes, palms, ferns and blooming plants found ready 5»ale with us." "Thanks, that's all." "Say, hold on a minute." "Well?" ' 'Don' t forget the club meeting, Friday night, at Lledlg's?" "All right, I'll try not to." "Central, I suspect you're getting tired, but give me 761, will you?" "MarshaU's Greenhouse." "Well, that's what I called for. Say, Mr. M., how were Christmas sales this year with you?" "Oh, you know I am principally wholesale carnations, and not much on the retail, but we sold some few at retail and got 75 cents a dozen for them. We could have sold more, but we had sent them to town. Is that all?" "We'.l, no; I might say do not forget the Florist Club meeting, Friday night, at Lledlg's. Be sure to come." You better believe I'll be there. Oh, say, when are we going to take in the rest of the greenhouses? You know we only got part way round last time?" "Yes, that's bo; how will to-morrow suit you?" "That suits me all right." "Then it's a go, is it?" "Sure." "Where shall we meet?" "At 6th and Mulberry, at 1:30." "All right. Good night." J. T. D. F. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Christmas Trade. The week was ushered in with rain, which alternately changed to slush and rain, until it finally on Thursday settled down to cold, solid weather. Business in general was good — better than last year by fully 25 per cent. Cut flowers sold best, and sold out close. Carnations, 50 cents for Scott and Ivory class, 75 cents for fancy, Flora Hill, Jubilee and Irene. Roses, $1.50 to $3; American Beauties, $3 to $15; demand for high-priced Beauties very limited. Violets, common, 20 to 25 cents; fancy, 35 cents, the latter grade being most in demand. Carnations are the flower for the people. The whole- sale trade was larger than last year, and with more flowers to meet the demand. There were a great many palm leaves and needle pines used in church decorations, much to the detriment of the trade. An Elaborate Decoration. The largest and most elaborate ball ever given here in a public hall was by Mrs. John Blodgett, at the St. Ce- celia building. It took 1,000 yards of laurel wreathing to outline the ceiling projections and do the festooning around the walls of the room; twenty- two large laurel wreaths were sus- pended from the ceiling by a rope of the same material, between loops, and below this effective work was a band of holly six inches wide around the entire room. Mirrors were placed at each end of the room, with spaces be- tween the blocks, which were filled in closely with wild smilax. At the sides of the room a fringe of smilax suf- ficed. In the parlor the large mantel was artistically banked with panda- nus, crotons, marantas and other plants, to produce a color effect, and was much admired. Sixty baskets of red carnations and sixty holly wreaths constituted the favors. Ten large bas- kets of Jubilee carnations supplied the tables. Crabb & Hunter did the deco- rating and furnished the small bas- kets, Henry Smith having the holly wreaths and Jubilee baskets. The plant trade was about equal to that of last year, azaleas and palms being the plants most sought after, al- though Romans in pans sold well. There was a noticeable lack of prim- roses and cinerarias, they not being in bloom yet. If the weather had not been so remarkably unfavorable; ex- cept Friday and Saturday, trade would undoubtedly have shown a much larger increase. The carnations most called for were Jubilee, Flora Hill and Irene. GEX). F. CRABB. ONONNATL Christmas Trade. Christmas trade was all that we could wish for — in fact, it was a great deal better than was expected, the vol- ume of business being at least 25 per cent greater than last year. Every- thing sold out clean at a fair price, is the report from all quarters. Carna- tions were quite scarce — not over one- half enough to supply the demand. There was an increased demand for poinsettias, both cut blooms and pot plants. Prices on all stock were about the same as last year. In the fore part of the week the market was overstocked with roses and the store men were slow in plac- ing their orders, some of them looking wise and thinking what a snap they would have. Their foresight was not the best in the world, and some of them had to skirmish for their stock. Laurel and holly also sold well, the latter going as high as $8 per case. B. WILLOWDALE, PA. J. D. Erisman & Son, growers for the Willowdale Nurseries, shipped fi'om two carnation houses, 20x100, 5,700 blooms Christmas week. Varie- ties were Eldorado, Kitty Clover, Mc- Gowan, Scott, Cartledge, Portia, Rose Queen, Mrs. Bradt, and Daybreak, all in a perfect state of health, producing stems 24 and 30 inches long. They look for a good trade for stock in the spring and are busy propagating heavily. J. Howard Pyle, who bought Lewis Moore's houses, is having fair success and expects to build more in the spring. Edw. Marshall is growing good stock and sent 3,000 for Christmas. Fred Carey's plants are a trifle off crop, so he was short Christmas. Geo. Love is sending flne violets to market, and plenty of them. J. D. Erisman & Son, besides carna- tions and violets, are growing two houses of tomatoes (Lorillard), the fruit averaging ^ and M lbs. apiece. Valentine Produce Co., New York, has been handling them at 30 and 35 cents per lb. E. DECEMBER 29, 1898. The Weekly FIcwiste' Review* us ^^WMMi\ E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR WHOLESALE.... Cut- Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Flowers LOWELL, MASS.— John Haynes has added a house 20x75 and J. J. McMan- mon one 20x100. The stock in the Ed- wards greenhouses was frozen during the last cold snap. Christmas trade was very good, though flowers were scarce, owing to the several weeks of dark weather that preceded the holi- day. The trade in holly and green is about out of the florist's hands, as every fruit and drug store of impor- tance sell them at such low rates that the florist can't afford to handle them. FREMONT, O.— A. S. Horn & Co. contemplate the erection of a large range of greenhouses in the near fut- ure. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. .Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. p'OR SALE— Having sold the lot on which my grreen- -1- houses are I must get them off by June ist, i8<;q, and therefore offer the houses, stock, etc., for sale— about 6,ooo sq. it. A double strength 12x14 glass, 3.000 ft. iX- in. steam pipe and fittings, one 25 h.p. tubular boiler, new, used one winter: sash, sash bars, iron posts, and every- thing included in same. Houses have only been built two years; everything rew. Also fine new wagon with glass sides, cheap. This is a chance for some one to get a t>argain. Address Bargain, care Florists' Review. If OR SALE-Modem style florists' ice box. Address ■■- J. J. McManmon, 6 Prescott St., Lowell, Mass. SITUATION WANTED- By practical florist and ►J rose grower; experienced; good all round: ref- ewnces: single. Disengaged end January. Address Ferns," care Flonsts' Review. IfOR SALE— A good paying business 10,000 feet of -■- glass, ail newly erected and in first class condition, with everything belonging to the business to go right on Houses are well stocked and located at a city of about «oo,ooo inhabitants. Possession given now or any time Uter. Good reason for selling. Books can be inspected. Inquire, care of Florists' Review. OITUATIpN WANTED-German, single, at pres- ^J ent w ith carnation grower, wishes position with violet or rose grower, or with retail florist, for learning 21*^**!^^'*^ "3? °''J«<=*- Address A. L., P. O. Box 466 West Troy, N. V. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, by first class all around man,age 37, single. Address Experience, care of Florist' Review. TIT ANTED— Young man as assistant in store and » » greenhousM Address H. F. Halle 548 West Madison Street, Chicago. T^ANTED— A good all-'round florist, must be good » » on desigii work, sober and honest. Will pay $50 permonth for right man. Address H., Florists' Re F lc. Mixed colors. Cyclamen Giganteum. The choicest of Giants. Pkt. <> 0 seeds, $1.00; J^-pkt.. 50c. Chinese Primrose. Finest single and double, mixed, 400 feeds. $1.00. Seeds of Choice Novelties added to every order. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiromanstown, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. SURPLUS STOCK Booted Cnttings of Rex Begonia, 8 varieties, mixed, $1.2.') per IdO. Petunias, 4 varieties, mixed, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2 varieties, mixed, 7.5c per 100. Plants of Corax Japonica. 2-in. pots. 80c per doz. Petunias, 4 varieties, mixed, 2Ji-in. pots, 2.'ic per doz. Or will exchange for Snow Crest Daisy or Pelargoniums. Cash with order please. M. C. CLAY, Lock Box 6, Greenford. Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review wher writing advertisers. ggigg. ..,>.^>— . ^J— ii-^^: -*' »•--■>— -f -*-- ^^TiTi^^^- M6 The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 29. 1898. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Assume— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrog^ate— In case you cannot fill order, telegrrapb at onue. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can or cannot fill order. Ambition- If you can only partially fill order, do BO, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one win do. Attable— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate — If cannot send all on train mentioned, send all you cat;, and send balance on next train. Admission— This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing- If cannot fill order exactly as specified, you may Bubstltute according to your beat Judg- ment. Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular order. Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Fill if possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate — Flowers ordered are to be re-shlpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate— Select extra stoclc and charge accord Ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers, if at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery— This order countermands all previous orders. Formation— Add these items to the order which you already have, but In case first order is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo— We are iu a bad pinch ; send us some- thing to help us out, even If of poor quality. Flocking— Have sent mail order; if not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mail or- der when received* Foraging— This order includes all Items previously ordered and wanted fur thU date. Superior— Can use something especially fine, and am willing to pay accordingly. Skip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning tram will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock Is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. Kiecture — Our store was closed yesterday when your telegram came. Received it this morning. Win ship by first train to-day, unless counter- manded at once. Willing- Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will send on next train possible to-day. Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day. Artistic- Cannot fill order to-day, if you want or- der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at once. Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to ^e bad. Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. Fandament— Stock named In this telegram has been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by telegram, will be sent on KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED. Keep the dealer from whom you or- der flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock for which you have the lar- gest sale. Write him as fully as pos- sible when you have time to devote to the 'matter. Keep him fully ad- vised as to the needs of your trade. He will then know much better how to fill your telegraphic orders. He will know whether to send you the best in the market at the top price or to send you a fair grade at a more moderate price. The dealer is anxious to please you but often his information is mea- gre. Make this information as full as possible by mail and your telegraphic orders will be filled more to your sat- isfaction. feeV OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES* 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTY Extra long stem., per doz. $12.00 24-iuch stem . 20 15 12 Mention Tlie Review METEOB BBXDEBMAZB BBIDE KAISEBXN PEBI.E CABirATXONS " fancy . All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. when you write. U.OO 7.50 5.00 8.50 2.00 per 100, 12.00 to $15.00 12.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 5.00 6.00 Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, HI. Wholesale Growers of />| IT Tl AlVrDC and Dealers in l^U I I LU TT Lit O Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review wUen you write. 10-21 E. RANDOLPH ST. CM I CAG O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. ANDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., 01110070. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. lleation The Review when you writs. full Line of Wire Ue- buccessor to Qlover run Line 01 wire ue- ^^-^ w ^uccesso signs and rioriste' «« / Winter &C -•• s. B. Winter Write for Illustrated ' ' 21 Randolph St Caulogue. CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Cgt Flowers Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. .Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mmtlon Florists' Review when ytfu write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. ...Home Grown 8tock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, - - ST. IiOUXS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwest. F. F. BENTHEV, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommleeion FLORISTS, 41 Randolph Street, CKXCAOO. ^^Consignments solicited. Mention Floriata' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writintr Advertissra. n-.^,-.' DECEMBER 29, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review, J)7 Wholesale Cut Flowers... Long Distance Telephone Express 466. AND FLORISTS' SIPPLIES, 88 Wabash Avenue, Rooms 22 and 23, CHICAGO, ILL. CHOICE FLOWERS ...At Lowest Market Rates. New Carnation A SCARLET TIDAL WAVE... Evanston WE OFFER ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THIS FINE NEW SCARLET CARNATION, WHICH IS IN OUR OPIN- ION, THE BEST SCARLET CARNATION IN EX- ISTENCE. AFTER A THREE YEARS' TRIAL IT STANDS AT THE HEAD AS A MONEY-MAKING COMMERCIAL SORT, THE BLOOMS OF EXTRA QUALITY AND PRO- DUCED WITH GREAT FREEDOM THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SEASON. THE COLOR IS A CLEAR, BRILLIANT SCARLET, THE GROWTH STRONG, GLEAN AND RO- BUST. NO SCARLET CARNATION WILL GIVE MORE SATISFACTION OR BETTER RETURNS THAN EVANS- TON. Mention The Review when you writ*. Rooted Cuttings... $7.00 per hundred $60.00 per thousand 500 at the thousand rate. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. iliifyiliiiilMiiliiiririitiin n 1 1 r iiirri 'iwiiii liiiiMfann. iiT'i' ■'i^-'-i^^ -'•--■ '— »■ '-•'^ ■"■ ' -■" -■- '^^ ■ ^'" ■-'■.■-.. •-'-|-.' in w r ■■ ■ -■ - ■'' ■■■--■■ . . - -.- ULamatiatdiJitntiitiitL US The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 29, 1898. WASHINGTON. The general verdict sems to be that this was the best Xmas we ever had. A week of steady rain caused a great scarcity in cut flowers, which created a large demand for plants of the $1 to |5 size. In the store of Gude Bros, could be seen hundreds of specimen plants of cyclamen in full bloom in from 6 to 14- Inch pans, which found an immediate sale. Cut roses brought $12.50 to $20; carnations, $4 to ^6; violets fairly plentiful at $2 to $4. The American Rose Company had a very fine electric display in Center Market, which attracted much atten- tion. Their stand was well filled with excellent stock. There were a great many mums on the market, most of them being Bon- naffons, but they did not go at all. J. L. Loose has moved into his new store on Connecticut avenue and re- ports a heavy holiday business. F. H. KRAMER. SYRACUSE, N. Y. The tenth annual meeting of the Central New York Horticultural So- ciety was held December 21. The address of President S. T. Betts was a very able document and cov- ered fully the work of the society for the past year and its prospects for the future. The treasurer's report showed re- ceipts during the year of $91330 and disbursements of $908.85. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: President, S. T. Betts; vice- presidents, A. C. Chase, A. C. Fobes. A. D. Perry, M. E. Driscoll, E. A. Powell and O. W. Snow; secretary, N. H. Chapman; treasurer, D. Campbell; executive committee, L. E. Marquise, C. A. Phillips, G. Ham, P. Kay, F. H. Ebeling and J. T. Roberts. It was decided to hold subsequent annual meetings in January instead of December. LOUISVILLE, KY. Christmas trade was generally bet- ter than last year. S. J. Thompson re- ports cut flower and plant sales on the Increase. F. Haupt found cut flower trade excellent, exceeding last year with a corresponding increase in the call for plants. Nanz & Neuner likewise found the above true with plenty of good flowers to meet the demand. Jacob Schulz handled mostly roses, carnations and plants. F. Walker Sz Co. are satisfied with their Christmas trade, with sup- ply equal to demand. The weather was everything to be desired. KY. AMES. lA.— Prof. John Craig, of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., suc- ceeds Prof. J. L. Budd as professor of horticulture at the Iowa Agricultural College January 1 next. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extralongstem,perdoz.$12.0O- 24-in. stem .... " 9.00 20-in. '• .... " 7.50- 15-in. " .... " 5.(0 12-in. " .... " 3.50 8-in. " .... " 2.00 Meteor per 100, $12.00 to 15.00 - ■ • • • " 12.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 15.00' 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 5.00- 6.00 Bridesmaid Bride .. Kalserin Perle .. Carnations fancy " .^11 other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. r^ CHRySANTHEMUM LITTLE CHRIS. New Free- Flowering Dwarf Chrysanthemum "Little Chris" i Plants from 8-in. pots, 35cts. each, 3 for $1.00; 4-in., 50 cts. each, $5.l0 a dozen. 1 } J W.t. Bell & J Sons, Franklin, Pa.. Mention Florists' Review when you wrlit. 100,000 VERBENAS, S THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 XTo Bnst or Mildew. Packed £ig'ht and Satisfaction Guaranteed. We are the Largest Qrowers of Verl>ena5 in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L*. DIUbOIN, BiOOITiebur^, P&. Mention The Review when you write. Get your order for ROSES, CAR- NATIONS, PAPER WHITES, ROMANS piEW YEAR'S for. in quick to Geo.A.Kuhl,Pekin,lll. Mention The Review when you write. Buy from the Advertisers in the... Florists' Review (always inentioning the paper) and thus in- crease the earning power of your Certificate*. Always mention the Flori^l^* Revi 6 W when writing advertisers. DECEMBER 29, 189*. The Weekly Florists' Review* 119" VAAAAA4i.AAAA*AAXAA*J.AJ.AA*AAAAA*AAAAa.4.AAAAA*.A*.AAA*A<.AAA*AAAAAAAAAAaJ^X4.*M<»IU>.AAAAXAAA^ Yaughan, McKellar k Winterson NEW YEAR'S PRICES CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Brides, Maids, Meteor. ..per 100, 10.00 to 15.00 Kaiserin, La France.... " 10.00 to 15.00 Perle " 8.00 to 10.00 Roses, our selection " 8.00 to 10.00 CJIRNilTIOHS. Fancy Stock per 100, |4.00 to $5.00 Ordinary Stock " 3.00 to 4.00 MISCCLLJINEOUS STOCK. Violets perlOO, 1.50 to 2.00 Valley " 4.00 to 6.0^ Narcissus " 3.00 to 4.00 Romans " 3.00 to 4:00 Callas " IS.OOto 20.00 Harrisii " 20.00 to 25.00 Bouvardia " 2.00to 3.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. SPECIAL. Poinsetti&s, good per doz., $8.00 select " 4.00 " 5.00 extra . Decorative Stock. Wild Smilax, parlor brand |8.75 " medium case 6.50 '■ large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus per doz.. .$8.00 to 8.00 string 50 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., 1.50 to 2.00 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 „ , " ^ " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds » per doz. , 1.00 We carry a good stock oJ above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. GIVE US YOUR NEW YEAR'S ORDER QUICK. Holly and Green. We will meet the quotations of any reputable Western House. Laurel Wreathing, $6.00 per 100 yards. We have fresh goods of the following; CAPE FLOWERS, IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, FAIRY FLOWERS, SHEET MOSS, SPHAGNUM MOSS, VASES, RIBBONS, WHEAT SHEAVES, DOVES, TIN FOIL, TOOTHPICKS, BASKETS, BOUQUET PINS, VIOLET TIN fOIL, CHENILLE. Rattan and Wire Rings for Holly Wreaths Store open from 7:00 A. M. to 7:00 P. M. Sundays and Holidays, 7:00 A. M. to Noon. All orders packed with the greatest of care and shipped on time. I- I- TcL Main 1129. VAIGHAN, McKELUR & WINTERSON, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ■« ~ .v-r ■« Ms, TTUV%a^:>■■ r^TV/i.m-^, xy>>>v//^w* ' M»Ptloo Th« R«Tl»w when yoa writ*. Cincinnati W. A. M.ANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI. 0. Conslimnients Solicited. Special Attention Given to Sliippinff Order*. Mention Flortata' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 Weat 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED. M>ntlnn The Review wh»n you wrlt«». ...LOUISVILLE... Florists' Supply and Exchange Wholesale Florists and dealers in FIONStS' SUPpliOS Special facilities for shipping south. Unequaled returns lor good stock. Open night and aay. 620 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KCUOGG. Prcs. Grower* of CUT FLOWERS at Wholesale. Regrular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant we»t ot Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Floriete And Plorl6t«' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DCSIGNS-OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box. 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when jrou write. Pandanus Veitcliii. I aim to give you the best always. For sizes and prices see " Review " of December 15th and 22d. John Welsh Young, - eermantown, Pa. UPS.AL STATION PENN.'^ R. R. Mention The Review when jrou write. ANTON SCHIJLTHEIS,;8«.^'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Plowerlns Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write. 7ine, Strongr, 35^ inch plants, NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA <.i„ch &l 2 COM PACTA. Cash with order Box 650. BI.UE ZSUUTD, ZI.Ir Mention The Review when you write. piiiiBi !■ iiiaiiJiiBi iiHii'iiHii iiH' iiiii iinr lai' iiiiFiiaiiiiiiiiiiifliiniiiijiiKiiii I Now in Course of Preparation... I The riorists' I Manual... 1 r.. . ^ By WM. SCOTT ■ Price, jl«it 00 c J • J ^ — -yJf\J» — Send in your order now. I Florists* Publishing Company I 520-535 Caxton Bldg.. CHICAGO. lilMilHIIBIIIBIIIB:illBli;iBlllMll{BiBl!llBllinil!lMlHlilBII!IB i^iiH' iiniiwiHPiiairiBr iia::iii| •As aAa mm^ ^M^ mMm *Ia aAa mh^^ TrTTTrTr TrTiTTiTTrM IT" WILL tell you just' what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arrang- ed alphabetically, so that reference may be quiclc and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. aA. .A. .^^ ^^m ^M^ mMm ^Mm m^m^^ TT T|T T|T T|T T|T T|T T|T TIT= iiiianiiiaiiiBiiiBiiiaiiiiaiiiaiiirfl ■liiri'iri 'i- --'--■- ■-■■ -^-t---i-.UA- |JMd1J^"»^-:--^\^ aStH'-^.'iri-i. „ ^ ^^.^^-.^■i.^. -jjf - -jfjifrinig iTiV ■Trvj^CTi^qf.-.^; ■ MO The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 29, 1898. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, -wholesale florist^ OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From J2 A. M., Mondays to JO P. M., Sattirdays. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. A constant supply *ot SELECT V ALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention FlorlBts' Review when you write. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQIARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURe CUT flower CO., Ltd. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance •Phone 2157 Write for ^rice List. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Review when you write. BUSINESS OUTLOOK. All conditions seem favorable for the best business season in the history of the trade. The country was never be- fore in so prosperous a condition and the florist is sure to get his share, if he keeps up with the times. The fol- lowing from a recent review of the general business situation is very pleasant reading: All thln^rs considered this country never be- fore approached the close of a year with its commercial and financial affairs so strongr or with sentiment so confident as is the case to- day. The treasury gold reserve has this week reached the highest point in the history of the United States, crossing the $246,000,000 mark, while foreign trade statistics continue to show an Increasing balance on merchandise account In this country's favor, A remark- able feature of the November statement is the fact that imports decreased in the face of the largest trade movement ever known. For eleven months the excess of exports reaches the enormous figures of $537,837,046, or nearly double the excess for the corresponding period last year. The splendid Christmas trade we have just enjoyed gives a realizing sense of what these favorable condi- tions mean to us, and is an augury of a most satisfactory season. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Christmas trade was better than ever and the florists are happy. Sales were from 30 to 50 per cent larger than last year. Cut flowers were about equal to demand with prices rather high. Plants seem to take their place In many cases, due probably to the fact that the prices of these do not advance as with cut flowers. Palms and azaleas were in especially good demand and they seem to be. more popular every year. There was a large supply of azaleas and all sold. Weather was as fine as could be ex- pected. N. WHENEVER you need any rade supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about i*. We wlU place you in communlcitlon with some one who can supply what you want. ROSES. Carnations, VALLEY, FERNS, GAUX and IVY LEAVES, and ali Icinds of Seasonabie Flowers in Stocl(. Consign- ments of good stock soliated. HfADQUARTtRS vWESTERN pctxrvsvlvAixiA. i PirrsBURO.PA. ' We get daiiy new customers [because we have the reputation that ail orders are punctually filled. Long Distance Telephone 2985. WHOLESALE ELORISTS, 444 Sixth Ave. Ail kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DE5iaN5 always on hand. Mention Florists' Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Green and Bronie. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY. Prop. Highlands Nur- 1106 Tremont BIdfl;., sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, MASS. Mention The review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 412 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morning at fi o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .■\dvertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when yon write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale rioriete, RICHMOND, - INDIANA. Mention The Review when you writ*. Always Mention tbe.... Fiorl6t«' Review When Writing Advertisers. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. HASTING. Kr-FiS 495 Wasbinflton St., BUFrALO, N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Desisns. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when yon write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stocic Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. • Mention Florists' Revlfew when yon write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. American Rose Company, Specialists in HAND FERTILIZED CARNATION SEEDS from named varieties. WASHZVOTOir, D. C. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Rose Bill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIUaC PLilllTS. Largest stock in America. SIEBBSCHT k BOH, New Bochelle, V. T. Mention Florists' Review when you write. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. . .«4- n. -. 1-J^I DECEMBER 29, 1898. The Weekly Florists' Review^ J2J 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursday, Dec. 29. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $5.00— $8.00 " medium, per doz 4.00 — 6.00 short, " 1.50— 2.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 8.00— 10.00 # Perles " 4.00- ^.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.00 — CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty. Fancy varieties, fancily grown per ICO, $4.00 Ordinary varieties, fancily grown .. . " 8.00 Ordinary varieties, average stock " 2.00 Miscellaneous. Alyssum per 100, $ .50 Marguerites " 1.00 — Callas per doz., 2.00— Harrisii " 2.00—3.00 Romans per 100, 3.O0— Narcissus " 8.00—4.00 Stevia, very fine " 1.50 Valley '• 5.00— Violets " 1.50—2.00 Decorative. ASPARAGUS. Per string $ .60 FERNS. Per 100, 20c per 1.000, $1.50 Original cases, 4,000 to 6,000 •' 1.25 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— GALAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c ....per 1,C00, $1.00 Original cases, 10,000 " .75 SMILAX. Common, very fine per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 3.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. ^^ Use the code. It will save you money. We know what it means. Get your orders in as early in the day as possible. Store open from 7KX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays closed at noon. Mention The Review when you write. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. FIFTY-THREE COMMERCIAL VARIETIES. Send for price list. American Rose Co., Washington, o. c. Mention FlorlstB' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writing Advertissra. pillllinililllBIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIlllUilllllHIll IIIHIIIUilllinillllHIIillllil iiiHiiiiiHiiiiiiatiiiiiii IIHIIIIBIIIIII 1 Palms and Ferns... I WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN HNE CONDITION. ^ We guarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. . il g S CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. IS I Ellis & PoliwortI), - Milwaukee, Wis.)! lii!iiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniii;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiwiiiiinii Mention The Review when you write. SPBGIAL orrBR of •fe#l) La.?eARECA LUTESCENS, ELEGANT SPECIMENS, and of such form and character that they can be recommended for any purpose. All have been grown "oooi," and are tough and ard. Very bushy (several plants in a pot). The shorter plants are most bushy. 8-inch pots, standing Z% to 4 feet $2.00 I 10-inch pots, standing 5% to 6 feet $7.00" 8 9 10 10 4 to4H " 2.50 I 12 4^ to 5 " 8.00 12 4}^ to5 " 5.00 12 5 to5K " 6.00 I 12 5K to 6 6 to 7 6 to 8 7 to 8 8.00 10.00 12.00 15.00> For full line of Palms, oto., sond for Wholosalo Pries List. CHAS. D. BALL, HolmBsburg, Philadelphia, Pa. M. RICE & CO.. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers M Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. F. & F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Brewers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEWJERSEY Mention The Review when you write. Premium American Pansy Seed... ""pgH: WILLIAM TOOLE, Pansy Specialist, BARABOO, WIS. Hesperian Mixed, pkt., 2.5c; trade packet, 50c. Selected Mixed, pkt., 15c: trade pkt., 80c; Ys-oz., 70c.; K-oz., $1.20; loz., $4.00. Extra Choice Mixed, pkt., 10c; trade pkt., 20c; y»-oz., 50c; Ji-oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.50. %-07.. at 1 oz. rates. ^^Catalogue describing 80 varieties and mixtures with full directions for culture of pansies free to any address Mention The Review when you write. GERANIUMS Grand bedders Acteon, Bruantii, Heteranthe, La Fr&ncc L KpI* way, Theocrite, Cts. de Castries and 'a host of other double and single. Rooted Cuttings. $1.40 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Replanted extra strong, $13 50 per 1000. COLEUS. Red Verschf. and gI Bedder, by mail, 75c per 100. 25 Select Fancy, e.'ic per 100. Full list of stock ready. Cash with order. PaillEL K. HgRW, . ■ L«ne««f r. P». Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ANSIES WORTH RAISING Good Small Plants from cold frames or greenhouse only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. Cash with order. SEED as usual. 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. C. SOLTAU & CO., Mention The Review when you write. Palms, Ferns and House Plants: AND HOW TO TREAT THEM. A New 16-page Envelope Size Catalogue to be given to customers. It win gain business for you. SAMPLE FREE. Dan'l B. Long, publisher. Buffalo. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writings Advertisers. immii'Miniit'il-ti J^ -'-■"-^'-'•"■^--'''"- - MAU«.-ku*ua ..lij.- ■'-' -^'"■^ ■ m The Weekly Florists^ Review* DECEMBER 29, 1898. CRANE IS A GREAT RHYMESTER, Charles S. Crane, the general passenger 4igent of the Wabash, Is quite a poet, and has ■wrltte.T many nice things, ileoently he read the poem on the "Music of the Wheels," writ- ten by E. E. Coyle, for the Baltimore "Morn- 4ng Herald," which runs as follows: MUSIC OP THE WHEELS. When you're riding on the railroad At a mlle-a-mlnute crack, EK) you ever note the rhythm Of the wheels along the track? Is there any great composer Of sharps and flats and bars Can equal in his cadences The music of the cars? Whether dashing through the meadow, Or the tunnel's choking grime, You will never hear them falter From the measured beat of time; ■Charging wildly 'mongst the mountains, Or by the river's bank. You will always find them playing— Click-cUckety-click-clank. Every air that has been written Since the days .of wicked Cain Finds a fit and perfect setting In the rhythm of the train; From opera to comic song. From Pattl down to CUne, You can hum all sorts of ditties While rushing down the line. After reading the above Mr. Crane got his ••typewriter in order, and by screwing up the .poetical lever ground oft the following: It's too bad to spoil the story Told in cadence sentimental But It's not 80 on the Wabash With its famous "Continental." If you are about to travel Please note the following points. The Wabash track Is perfect, And you cannot count the joints. In its wheels there Is no music. At a mlle-a-mlnute gait; And of course there is no rhythm On a track that's up-to-date. There Is no measured beat of time; In fact It can't be measured. We beat our rivals every time, A fact that should be treasured. DES MOINES, lA. I. W. Lozier is fitting up the build- ing at 408 E. Sixth St., as a thoroughly up-to-date florist's store, and will oc- cupy it when ready. The building is being entirely remodeled, with elegant plate-glass front, and the fixtures will be of the finest. In the near future a handsome conservatory will be built in connection with the store. Albert G. Lozier will be manager of the new store and conservatory. Mr. Lozier reports Christmas trade as 50 per cent larger than last year, and he looks forward to an unusually prosperous business during 1899. He has added three new houses to his greenhouse plant and now has sev- en well built, perfectly equipped and well stocked houses. G. Macomb, 111. — Christmas trade here lias been at least 25 per cent better than last year. Palms and flowering plants especially, sold well at good prices, and by 10 a. m. Sunday morn- ing nothing was left to sell. MALTA, O.— W. C. Scovel reports "business as steadily improving, and that sales for 1898 were 40 per cent in excess of those for 1897. The outlook for 1899 is excellent. S;^ Double Fringed Petunias FOR thirty-five years we have made a Specialty of the PETUNIA. This year we again offer a set of fif- teen varieties, unsurpass- ed either in this country or abroad. The plants are well established in three-inch pots, full of vigor and will furnish quantities of cuttings in a short time. These plants must not be compared in price with rooted cuttings or plants just potted off! The set is composed of the finest colors, especially suited for the retail trade. $1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per loo. The set of 15 varieties for $J.25. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIA SEED, our own saving, 75 cents per 500 seeds; $J.50 per 1000 seeds. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Revle'w when you write. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i,oo6 to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Review when you write. CCDty|ll|lC S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other "tnnniumOi standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. S.7c^s!''^"» Large, bushy plants, 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. CARNATIONS all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrlai, Mich. Mention norlBts' Review when you write. WESTERN FLORISTS. Stock Chrysanthemums Best standard sorts, $1.00 per doz. W. H. Chadwick, Frank Hardy, Merry Christmas, Yellow Fellow, etc., 25 cents each. Write us your wants in the Florist's line. I.. J. STITPPT, 8T. JOSEPH. MO. Mention Florlsta' Review when you write. B0U6AINVILLE«, VERBENAS Rooted Cuttings, Well Rooted. Mrs. Cleveland, Candidate, Aurora Borealis, I. Vaughan, Suppola, Miss Arthur, Crimson Bead Pink Beauty, _Francis, Negro, Swayne's Beauty, Invincible. Per doz., Wc, 70c per 100. $H.OO per 1000, $25.00 per 5,000. $45.00 per 10,000. Express prepaid to all parts of the U. S. and Canada. S. T. DAVXiET, Kaoomb, 111. Always mention the Florists' Review when yf^twf* a-» ILSTCfFCItS. STErrERSiMai Menttnn Florieti' Review wh^n you write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Always Mention the.... Floriete* Review When Writing Advertisers. PELAROONIUMS. 15 of the leading varieties, all good kinds. Rooted cuttings $2 pr 100; 2 !^-in. pots, $4 pr 100. VERBENAS. 30 of the leading kinds. Rooted cuttings 60c per 100; $s per 1000. 5000 Tor #23; lo.coo for $40. PETUNIAS. 15 of the best and latest varieties, not all one color, under different names. Rooted cuttings, $i.2S per 100; $8 per 1000. HELIOTROPE. 8 varieties. Rooted cuttings $1 per 100; $7P COLEUS. er 1000. . 20 good varieties. Rooted cuttings 60c per 100; fjso per 1000. Express prepaid on all varieties ex- cept Pelargoniums. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. CASH PLEASE. Write for list to S. D. BRANT, Cley Centre. Km. Always mention the Florists* Review wheo writing advertisers. j..,..!....^!- .;...,>.-, '^t.. J24 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* DECEMBER 29, 1898. DUTY ON PLANTS. Plants not "bulbs, bulbous roots, or corms," dutiable under paragraph 251, act of 1897.— ClaBsifieation of flowering plants, etc., as nusery or greenhouse stock under paragraph 252, act of 1897. Before the U. S. General Appraisers at New York, December 19, 1898. In the matter of the protests, 28362f -11499, etc., of M. Shroeder et al., against the decision of the collector of customs at New York, N. Y., as to the rate and amount of duties chargeable on certain merchandise, im- ported per vessels and entered on dates as per schedule. Opinion by "WILKINSON, General Appraiser. The merchandise consists — (1) Of palms, azaleas, and other plants, not "bulbs, bulbous roots or corms," named in paragraph 251, act of July, 1897, and classified thereun- der. (2) Of gooseberry bushes, multiflora rose plants, clematis, rhododendron, lilacs, wisteria, and varous flowering plants, of quince, pear, and other fruit stock and of California privet, spirea, Thuya occidentalis, Norway maples, and other ornamental plants. The importers claim that owing to the phrase "all other bulbs, bulbous roots, or corms." paragraph 251 pro- vides only for plants which are bulbs, bulbous roots, or corms, and they claim that all of their goods are en- titled to free admission as crude veg- etable substances under paragraph 617, or dutiable at 10 per cent or 20 per cent under section 6. As palms and orchids named in para- graph 251 are not bulbs, bulbous roots or corms, we give no weight to the claim for the controlling effect of the word "other." And were no plants specially named In paragraphs 251 and 252, we are of the opinion that the provisions of paragraph 252 for all fruit and orna- mental trees, shrubs, plants, arid vines commonly known as nursery or green- hQuse stock broad enough to em- brace all the articles covered by the protests. The assessment of duty is affirmed. NEW YORK. The employers and employees of the well known firm of Hitchings & Co., Greenhouse Builders and manufactur- ers of Heating and Ventilating appa- ratus, numbering three hundred strong, with oflSces and factory at 233 Mercer St., New York city and foundry in Jersey City, will congregate at Co- lumbia Hall in Jersey City on the eve- ning of January 31st, with their rela- tives and friends, wives and sweet- hearts to celebrate their grand Annual Ball. Gardeners generally and friends of the Company are cordially invited to attend. Tickets may be had by ad- dressing Mr. J. McArthur, Chairman Entertainment Committee, care of above company. YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very beat advantage from advertisers In The Florists' Review, and at the same time advanca the in- terests of your paper. BIY ladoo Fibre ^ and Liquid! TRY Jadoo Fibre and Liquid! Use it according to instructions. Form your own opinion from the results obtained. Good commercial plants can be raised by the use of one-third Jadoo Fibre, and they will be better plants than can be grown in any known compost. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE. The American Jadoo Co. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHU, PA. For Sale by ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers. Mention The Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE -- ^"TreeSaTeTc*:'' N"''«'"'' JAPAN Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. Crop short. HOLLAND -- ""^ai^ocu's, e™'"'- ""''''''"'• CHINA On hand : — Extra selected £ily of the Valley, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Arancarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by Chinese Secred Lilies. r. W. O. SGttMITZ. JERSEY CITY, IN. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | "The Orchid Hybrids" Becord of over 3,00O crosses ; 334 pp., Boyal octavo. Forwarded registered mall (Q flfl isv upon receipt of ipOiUU "' GEO. HANSEN, Berkeley, Cal. Mention Florists' Reviev when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries. 1899 HABBT SHRUBS, TBEES, VINES, EVEBOBEEVS and PEBENHIAIiS. .■\ large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting ; very cheap. Priced Catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 'g"*«^^H>\ NITGMirSGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GKBtrSNOLi*!^ Bl ILDIf^G. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT W\r{R BOILIRS, PIPIS WD IIIIIVOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Floriets* Review whao you write. t>fi:CtCMBBtl 29. iStt. The Weekly FforJsts' Review. 125 OCO. WITTBOL.D, Estabfished 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136.: Grower and Importer of Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any groods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants |1.50 " "7 " " " 2.00 " 8 " " " 3..V) Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 " '^ 6 " " 26 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " .■.'. $5'.6bperi66'" 8 " " 4 " " Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots 50 Pandanus utilis, B '^^ 50 Veitchii. " " " 7 " 2.00 Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots ' PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. VARIETIES. Size Height Char. , PRICE , Pot. Inches. Leaves. Each. Doz. Areca Lutescens ..5-in. 22-26 6-10 $0.50 $5.00 il 41 . .6-in. 24-28 8-10 .75 9.00 «4 14 . .8-in. 40-50 15-20 2.50 80.00 Cocos Weddeliana . .8-in. 10-14 4- 6 .25 2.50 Kentia Belmoreana . 6-in. 24-26 5- 7 1.50 18.00 44 44 ..8-in. 86-40 4-6 2.50 30.00 " Forsteriana ..6-in. 32-86 8- 5 1.25 15.00 Latania Borbonica . .4-in. 14-16 2- 3 .25 3.00 44 44 . .6-in. 20-24 5- 6 .75 0.00 44 44 . .8-in. 24-80 5-6 1.50 18.00 44 44 . .ft-in. 34-36 7-8 2.50 30.00 Phoenix reclinata ..5-in. 18-20 4- 5 .50 5.00 " canariensis ..6-in. 22-26 5- 6 .75 0.00 44 44 ..7-in. 26-80 8-10 1.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc, , write us for sizes and prices. Sanse viera J a vanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 '^ — 5 " .... Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. '^ Martensii, •' " 4 " . Doz. 118.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 S.OO 6.00 1.00 l.BO 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 iS i.m 1.60 1.10 1.80 FERNS Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. $0.50 $4.00 3-in. 1.00 8.00 5-in. 2.00 16.00 «Cyrtomium falcatum S-in. 1.00 8.00 Lomariagibba 3-in. 1.00 8.00 " 4-in. 1.50 12.00 Nephrolepis pectinata 4-io. 1.50 12.10 Varieties. Size Pot. Nephrolepis pectinata — 6-in. 8.00 " exaltata 4-in. 1.50 " " 5-in. 2.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 $2.50 each. " Pbilipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 serrulata 2-in. .50 Doz. Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering sameat$4.00 per 100 yards. Mention The Review when you write. ROWERS JLOURISH And Your Profits increase. Waiker's Plant Food is a scientifically prepared fertilizer which every one of your customers should have and will want when you show it to them. 100% Profit for You. Send for free literature and price lists. FLOWLR QTY PUNT FOOD CO., Rocbesler. N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. Jn this specialty we are prepared to supply the trade with Henrv Dreer's latest set of new seedlings, sent out this vear, the most gorgeous set of Petunias in existence. We have three houses planted for cuttings, so are pre- pared to supply unlimited quantities on short notice. Strong 2 in. plants, $2.00 per loo; strong rooted cuttings $1.00 per loo. Place your orders early, as there will be a great demand for this stock. No orders solicited for less than li.oo. Cash with order. Send for our circular. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • - - Springfield, ilL Mention The Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N.J. Representative Wholesale Qrower In Prance, Belgium and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advcrtiaea* PUNTS CHEAP P r„ 100 1,000 Geraniums— Hermine. La Favorite and White Swan, 25i-in ..$1.50 $10.00 Geraniums— up to date, our selection, 2%-\n 2.00 15.00 Begonias, flowering. 2K and 3-in 2.00 15.00 Coleus, up-to-date bedders, 25i-in 1.00 8.00 Ivy Geraniums, mixed, 2;^-in 1.50 12.00 Heliotropes, 3 fine bloomers, 2}i-in .... 2.00 15.00 Iresines, red and yellow, 'i%-m 1.75 12.00 Feverfew— Little Gem, 2}i-in 1.75 12.00 Velvet Plant, 2}i-in...: 2.50 20.00 New Coleus— Brownie, 2K-in 5.00 Salvias, 3 varieties, 2}i-in 1.75 12.00 Petunias. 10 fine varieties, 2}i-in 2.00 15.00 Mme.Salleroi Geraniums, 2Ji-in 2.00 18.00 5 plants at 100 rates and 250 at 1,000 rates. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. Mention Florists' Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacttirerspf WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Dealers in HmnmrnrLORISTS' 8S SUPPLIES Mentloa Florists' Review when joa write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Mloss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mntloo FlortstsC Review when yoa wrlU. Send to THE MOON Company For (Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your \ and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Cstalofne Pre*. THE WM. H. MOON CO., ^« Morrlavlllc, Pa. Mention The Review when yoa write. Ornamental Shrubs, KBBBACZOUB PBKSraZA£8. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pzonies, Pyrethruma, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, fbe Leading estaolishcdisb*. ^le«v Enflland NurservsM*. READING. MASS. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav De quick and easy. It will be a wboie library in itself. Price, $6.00. Cend in yonr order now. ' riorists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BMg., Chicago. JriuMS mm fiiuiaidMriMMiMisMiiiuisik. :?cp;,-- 126 The WcckfyFlorisfe' Review; OSCE^BCR 29. 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. .124 Ameiican Rose Co. 120-121 Amling, E. C 121 Baker. W. J 120 Ball, C. D 121 Bassett & WRshburii.116 Bell, W.T.& Sons.. 118 Benthey & Co 11« Blanc & Co 123 Bobbmk, L. C 12.'» Book, Hugo 115 Brant, S. D 128 Budlong. J. A 116 Buckbee. H.W 115 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 124 Chicago Wrecking Co 126 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 119 Clay,M. C 115 Cottage Gardens 123 Cut Flower Exchange 120 Danley, S. T 122 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 128 Dillon.J.L 118 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 123 Dreer. H. A 122 Ellis & Pollworth ...121 Ellison &Te8son.... 116 Erringer. J. W 126 Esler, John G. Secy .128 F. &F. Nurseries... 121 Felthousen, J, E ....123 Flower City Plant Food Co 125 Gibbons, H.W 126 Giblin& Co 128 Greene & Underbill. .122 Hancock, Geo. & Son 123 Hansen, Geo 124 Heacock, Jos 123 Herr, Albert M 122 Herr.D. K 121 Hill.E. G. &Co 12U Hilniers, H 119 Hitcbings & Co 124-126-128 Holton&HunkelCo.ll9 Hunt,E.H 115 iacobs,S.& Sons... 128 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 125 Lasting, W.F 120 Keenan's Seed Store. 126 Kelsey, H. P 120 Kellogg, Geo. M 119 Kellogg-M ackay- Cameron Co 128 Kennicott Bros. Co. 117 Kraft Plant Tonic... 115 KroescbellBros. Co.128 Kuehn. C.A 116 Kuhl, Geo. A 118 Lager & Hurrell ....123 Lehman Bros 126 Lockland Lumber Co 115 LongD. B 121 Lord & Burnbam Co 128 Louisville Exchange 110 Lynch, W. E 116 Manning J. W 125 Model Plant Stake Co. 115 Moninger, I. C. Co.. 126 MoonCo.,W. H ...125 Morris Floral Co 126 Morrison, A 126 Old Colony Nurseries 124 Pennock.S.S 120 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 128 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 120 Quaker City Machine Works 128 Randall. A. L 116 Reed & Keller 125 Regan Pt'g House... 126 Raid, Edw 120 Reinberg Bros 116 Rice,M. &Co 121 Richards & Sheppard 122 Ricksecker, Cbas ...123 Rudolph, Max 119 Rupp, J. F 115 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 116 Schmitz, F.W. 0....124 Schultheis, A 119 Siebrecbt & Son 120 Smith, N.& Son 122 Smith, W.C 120 Soltau, C. &Co 121 South Side Floral Co. 125 Steffens. E 123 Stuppy. L.I 122 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 128 Toole, W 121 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 119 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..l22 WabashRy 12i Weber&Sons 115 Weiland, W 123 Wietor Bros 118 Winter.S.B 116 Wittbold. Geo 125 Wors, C. W 116 Young, John Welsh .119 Zeese & Co 126 WILTON, lA.— At the recent an- nual meeting of the Wilton Fair As- sociation, Mr. John Beimford, the florist, was elected secretary. CAMDEJN, N. Y. — Christmas trade was 30 per cent better than last year. Meteors brought |3, Maids ^2.50 and Brides $2 a dozen. Carnations, 50 cents a dozen. There was a marked increase in the sales of palms and azaleas. urtuxii JMtRtmNDISt Jt GAIVANIZQ)W1RE- 100 POUND QOLLS-SHOPfT LENGTMS i RUN TROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE, PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦1.15. ^(MICAOO" ,^ Of 6TMBRg?^»m'^^" n"*^ chicACiO- Mentloo Tta« IUTt«w wben joa writ*. PRK PRESS . EVER-Y » OMN G.) , Description ,JllONINGER\Q- nmmmikj(tllCAOO. ...THIS IS IT... ty» Over. 100,000 in Use. Lehman's Wagon Heaters Will keep your delivery wagons at a teraperat ure that will prevent vour plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, no smell, no gas, no danger. Co5t of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable. Inexpensive and durable. LEHMAN BROS., MANUFACTURERS, 10 BOND STREET, NEW YORK. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. JAMES W. ERRINGER. General Western Sales Agent, 397 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IIiL. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE ues Nufsery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. UenUon riorists' Review when you write. GOLD riSH and ^^. 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(M I VM()l SI 151 H l)l\<» Stnil Four Cents l.r C.it.iioqii Meotton The Bavlaw whaa yoa vrltOk ■i^i'r -iwAm^n ■iiiii-iii^i..^>ut iw i.iii>iJi^ III. ^-'-•■^-•^-*"^--^^ ...^•'^**:-:j^:-^ ..sl>,tL^^.^^:.ai^^^■rf•^fk»•.lfi,i^'?■-''g*^^>'^"^^^ Copyright, 1899, by rL»ORI«T8' PUDUietlING GO.. 520-53S Caxton Bulldlnft. CniCAGO. VoL m. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 5, J899. No. 58. ARECA BAUERL The palm so well known under the name of Areca Baueri, and of which we illustrate a young plant in the present issue, is another of those un- fortunate plants that has been chris- tened and rechrlstened by the botan- ical experts, and though many of us first knew and appreciated it under the short and ^sy title of areca yet we now find that our knowledge was of a mistaken kind and that the palm in question is correctly to be called Rhopalostylis Baueri. But laying aside the question of nomenclature, this palm is one that has been very largely used by com- mercial growers in Europe especially for many years past, and is really ArecA Batieri. quite a serviceable plant for decorat- ing, and also one that may be kept in a cool house without injury, a night temperature of 50 degrees doing it no harm during the winter. Under such conditions a rapid growth cannot be expected and will not occur, but this temperature will answer very well for a storage house for the hardier deco- rative plants. As may be seen from the engraving A. Baueri in a young state bears some resemblance to a Kentia, but the leaf- lets are usually wider and less shiny and the stems more or less covered with furfuraceous scales, the whole plant having a coarser look than the kentias. In Its native country, Nor- folk Island, to which we are also in- debted for Araucaria excelsa, this palm is said to make a trunk 20 feet high and about 4 inches in diameter and to produce leaves 9 feet long, but as it does not appear to throw out any suckers or branches from the base, such a specimen would seem to be rather more odd than beautiful. Seeds are produced freely and are frequently offered by the large dealers at quite moderate prices, and when treated similarly to those of Areca lu- tescens by sowing In light soil, keep- ing moist, and giving strong bottom heat, there is but little difficulty in germinating them. The after treatment of the seed- lings should be the same as for kentias, namely, a night temperature of 60 degrees during the winter, and plenty of water. Too high a tempera- ture will encourage the spread of In- sects, and result In little gain in growth, W. H. TAPLIN. BONNAFFON TURNING BLACK. What is the probable cause of the blooms of Major Bonnaffon turning black at the ends of the petals? We had some fifty plants of above variety, -^- - '- ■• iiik. Jji.^.^Ui.ii.kLlilij&iiui.lAi^.r^i.,-',:.^.^-..,^..,^^^^ .-it .-^^ .^^^^S..:.iMi^^^-. .^.^'i^lff^fii^iJ^iiik^^^^ ■V J 30 The Weekly Florfets* Re^^. JANUARY 5, 1899. some planted on bench and some in pots, and all the blooms turned black at the tips of the petals by the time they were half open. We had some twenty-five other varieties in the same house and all treated alike, but this was the only sort so affected. We cannot understand what caused the trouble. ILLINOIS FLORIST. We presume the trouble Illinois Florist refers to is damping, or as some prefer to term it, burning. This is generally caused by feeding heavily, particularly where much nitrate of » soda has been used. The more fertili- zers are used the softer the petals are as a rule, and when the sun strikes them they burn. It is rather peculiar that none of the other varieties were affected, for Boi^naffon does not burn nearly so readily as pinks or dark shades. This may be accounted for If Bonnaffon happened to be in a sunny position and very close to the glass. Illinois Florist is the best judge of this, as he knows Just the position the plants occupied. We are not troubled with damping, because we always spatter a light shading of whitewash over the houses, with a syringe when the buds are showing color. Stop feeding in good season, shade the flowers when ex- panding, and maintain a dry moving atmosphere and damping should not be troublesome. If any other reader has had trouble with Bonnaffon this season we should like to hear his experiences. BRIAN BORU. You will now be able to attend to many things that previously you had to leave alone. Astilbe Japonica. Pot up all the Astilbe (Spiraea) Ja- ponica you want for Easter and get it going in one of your houses. From New Year's to Easter is but a day or two over 12 weeks this year, and the astilbe is better brought along with- out such a violent heat. Any soil is good enough to grow them in, but don't stint them for pot room or you will have to stand over them with a hose. Don't forget to have some astilbe kept dormant for Decoration Day. Lilies. Two weeks ago I said a little about lilies, but not all I wished. It is easy to get late with your Easter lot, for you have perhaps not hurried them. You will need to sort them into batch- es, giving some more heat than others. Don't be late in tying them to a cane or cedar stake; it is best done before they get loose at the neck, where they are easily injured. It is pretty well believed now that the bursting or shredding of the petals is caused by the puncture of the aphis when the flower bud Is very small. We all know that the greenfly will "hold a convention" or family gathering away down in the heart of the growth, where you cannot see them and where it is almost im- possible for the fumes of tobacco to do much good. It will do great good in addition to fumigating to go over every plant every two or three weeks till the buds are fully seen and syr- inge a mixture of the Rose Leaf ex- tract of tobacco in the crown of leaves. Here is where you can use this article to the best advantage. If you use the Rose Leaf extract dilute in 75 parts of water; if "NIcoteen," dilute 200 times; the latter is much stronger and will burn If too strong. Azaleas — Rhododendrons. The Easter azaleas should be stood over, all that young growth rubbed off which robs the flower buds of their strength, and they should be put into houses as their earliness demands. With the early Easter it will suit the majority of the best varieties to keep them now for the next six weeks in a night temperature of 45 degrees; that will be plenty hot enough. There are a few varieties (Emperor de Brazil is one) that will stand to be 5 degrees hotter. Easter was two weeks earlier last year and a flne lot of azaleas were just two weeks too early, so this year we ought to have no trouble. Still that glorious variety, "Madame Van der Cruyssen," will be better at even 40 degrees for several weeks to come. Rhododendrons will do very well in 50 degrees at night. They do not come along so fast as azaleas, and if you see In four or flve weeks that their large flower buds show no signs of swelling give them a higher tempera- ture and plenty of moisture, both at root and leaf. Acada Armata. We had a few fine plants of import- ed armata last year and found they came along too early to be of use. This year we have many more of a more useful size and they want keeping cool; 40 degrees at night Is plenty high enough for six or seven weeks. Crimson Rambler Rose. At New Year's we brought in this flne rose and, starting very cool and slowly increasing, expect it to be right for Easter. Do not be afraid of its be- ing too early; it will keep a week or two flnely after it is open. The forc- ing will depend much on how the roots are. If they were grown in pots all summer they could be brought into a stronger heat at once and take less time to bring into flower, but if lifted from the nursery in October and pot- ted they will have made no active roots as yet and should not be given a higher temperature than 40 or 45 de- grees at most for the flrst two or three weeks. As they show signs of break- ing Increase the temperature. Keep the canes syringed. Plants that have . three or four strong canes, perhaps 4 feet long, should be tied around some stout stakes; it will make a more com- pact, handsome plant, and they will break all the better. Hybrid Perpetual roses that are wanted for Easter will want tHe same conditions; twelve weeks is not too long to give them in the houses, for It enables you to bring them along grad- ually, and Insures better results. Cytlsus. Shift and shear back for the last time the Cytlsus racemosus. Our last size to shift in is a 5-inch pot. Big plants of this don't go with us, but a compact little plant, covered with flowers, sells at a profitable price. An early Easter will also suit the cytlsus, for it is generally a little too previous to suit us; 45 degrees will do first rate for the next month. Begonia Vernon. This has become with us a most im- portant bedding plant, or for general summer use. We raised a lot from seed sown last August; they are now stocky, broad, little plants, and we are going to put five or si; in an 8-inch pan and give them a warm, light and dry house, and believe they will be a great acquisition at Easter, for I be- lieve they will be covered with their pretty pink and white fiowers. Stevia Serratifolla. We found it as useful as ever this season. Don't have them all dumped out, but put away a few cut down plants for propagating In March. Cypripedium Insigne* This is the time to increase your stock of this beautiful and easiest to grow of orchids. Christmas would finish up tbe flowers ftnd now the V-J*\'j,- ^^r, v; i; ^ , ■■ " ■■<,^7 JANUARY 6, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ m Store and G)nservatoiy of Mr. Thomas Galvin, Boston. [Erected by Lord & Burnham Co.] plants are in the right condition to separate. Small or medium sized plants give rather the best flowers and if divided at once before any growth is advanced, it will make no difference to your next fall's crop of flowers. Ordinary pots are to be preferred to pans, for the roots go down deep among the broken crocks which are used for drainage. If you desire to get as many plants as possible, divide the old plants into 3 or 4 leads. Fill the pots (a 6-inch) at least half full of clean broken up flower pots. For a compost for the plants use % each of turfy loam and peat, adding another fourth of chopped up sphagnum and broken crocks. I have very recently seen such grand results from the use of Jadoo with several genera of orchids that I am not afraid to say, add about a fourth of Jadoo to the whole compost mixture. Firm the compost well round the roots and keep the plants well ele- vated. Surface the soil with half an inch of live sphagnum. It is good for appearance and beneficial to the plants. Water rather sparingly for the first few weeks till growth is assured, but frequently give a light syringing and keep in a night temperature of 55 to 60 degrees. Remember that during the period of growth (the spring months) this cypripedium must have plenty of light, air and water. WM. SCOTT. A BOSTON STORE. We present herewith a view of the store and conservatory of Mr. Thomas Galvin, Boston, erected for him by the Lord & Burnham Company, Irvington- on-Hudson, N. Y. The total length of the store and conservatory is 97 feet. The store is 31 feet wide, being 2 feet wider than the conservatory, and extends beyond it 27 feet The height is 32 feet from the sidewalk to the top of the balus- trade. The conservatory proper is 70x 27 feet at base, the ridge section being 53 feet over all, with 9x9 end cupolas. The height of the conservatory is 32 feet from the sidewrlk to the top of the flnial on the small cupolas. The heating is by two of the Lord & Burn- ham No. 4 Standard water heaters. CARNATIONS-CAMELLIAS. "W. & L. R." says, "We have a bench of carnations that have been planted inside more than a year, and are in a fair condition. Now how long will they bloom? Expect we will keep them two months longer anyway. Then we want the room for other things. Daybreak, Scott and McGowan are the varieties." As W. & L. R. live in British Columbia and we are not intimately acquainted with its cli- mate the conditions may be different from the northern eastern states. We were once so tempted by the wealth and prospective crop of a bed of car- nations that had flourished all the pre- vious winter and summer, that on the first of September we decided to leave it in for another winter which we did, to our subsequent regret, and we won't do it any more. As you are now too late to renew the bed from outside you can't do any better than leave them and get all the flowers you can up to Easter and then throw them out to make room for other plants. "Would like to know a good time to take cuttings of camellia and if ripe wood or new." It is only the common- er kinds of camellias that are propa- gated by cuttings and these cuttings make good stocks on which to graft choicer varieties, the operation of grafting being done in spring when growth commences. Cuttings should be made from wood that is fairly rip- ened in August or September, wood that has been grown that summer. Take shoots with 4 or 5 eyes. They take some time to root and will not show signs of growth till the follow- lA.i — 1— ^^^.■^■i-.-.:,.■: '.-..■.^;;\^-<:-..^i-^-.,^ , •.^l...-^',^'-^Ai.i_^',..^ ^_ J, _ .a^,-:-. ^-^^-•'•'- •-■■— ■ - - ■'■■nmk-Miri faiarii liiaiiaiiiflttiiii '•' ":w-?"^ J 32 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* JANUARY 5, 1899. ing spring. A rather close, cool shad- ed house Is the place for the cuttings. Perhaps In the mild climate of B. C. they would do finely In a cold frame. Sand and leaf mould equal parts and well firmed is the proper mixture for the cuttings. Don't pot off till well rooted. Wm. Scott NOVELTIES. Review of Recent Introductions and Talk ~ on Some G>minj; Claimants. [Read by A. Blanc before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, January 3, 1899.] Mr. President and Gentlemen: I have been asked to read a paper on novelties of the past and the future, though why this honor has been ac- corded to me is somewhat of an enig- ma, as many of you are better posted on the subject. However, I will do what I can under the circumstances. It has been said that novelties are the staff of life for fiorists and seeds- men; and it is true that many most prosperous in the business owe their first success to some taking novelty in plants or seeds, which carried them on the tide that led to fortune. By thousands who take an interest in the new plants introduced from year to year it is to be regretted that the publication of Professor Bailey's "An- nals of Horticulture" was discontin- ued. It was an invaluable work on that subject and on horticulture in general. It is greatly missed by many, as today there is no work to take its place. To show how few novelties eventual- ly become popular, I might say that in 1891 884 species and varieties supposed to be new were introduced to the American trade — including vegetables and fruits — and I fear that not ten of them are grown in or near Philadel- phia at this time. We may perhaps find one or two carnations and chrys- anthemums. One of the first sensational novelties introduced in this neighborhood was chrysanthemum "Philadelphia," raised by Mr. Graham. It did more to adver- tise our city as a chrysanthemum- growing center than any other plant I know of, and was certainly far ahead of anything raised up to that date. Since then it has been eclipsed by "Pennsylvania," "Carnot," and no doubt by several others. The chrysanthemum which is good enough to receive a certificate nowa- days Is hard to improve upon, and the acme of perfection seems attained. I read in a foreign journal that the latest introductions of the most celebrated French chrysanthemist, to whom we always looked for something grand, are very disappointing and actually not worth growing. My opportunities for studying the new chrysanthemums have been so limited that I shall have to refer you to the list of varieties certificated lately published In the trade papers, as It would take too much of your time to give even a list of the meritorious ones. Chrysanthemum "Ivory" Is probably the best for all commercial purposes to date, but, as usual with a good thing, every one has grown it in excess of the demand, and as a result the fiowers have been sold at a loss. It may there- fore be discarded for some other vari- ety newer but of less merit. The chrys- anthemum we do want, I suppose, is one that will bloom continuously from September until Easter, bearing im- mense, sweet-scented flowers of vari- ous colors on one plant — including blue, I dare say. I hear that one is to be offered in New York which is said to bloom from July \mtil New Year, and even later, and Is perfectly hardy in the open ground. ROSES. In roses we have forgotten Her Majesty, Wm. Francis Bennett and hundreds of others supposed to be grand acquisitions; but it is a pleas- ure to note that American Beauty, the Bride and Bridesmaid (the latter two roses of American Introduction) are to- day the most popular forcing roses in this country. President Carnot has hosts of admirers. The trouble with it is that it will go to rest in January and February; yet some of our best growers still hold on to It and will bring it in for Eaater, spring and sum- mer, when it Is at its best Its distinct shade makes It always a seller. It is a great pity we have discarded Madame Hoste, Mrs. Morgan, Madame de Watteville, and others of this class, as every flower shop in the land feels the need of more variety. The man who will grow a houseful of each of these is sure to find a sale for them at a high price. What we now want is a yellow Bridesmaid with the color of Marechal Neil. The man who gets it need not be afraid to ask $5,000 for It. Crimson Rambler certainly jumped into favor with less trouble than any rose Introduced for years. It is bound to be found in the gardens of our grandchildren. Those who have '-^"''-~-'-^»-'-- ■-''--•-'-'■ ■- •■'•■• '■" • ^ -• 134 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ JANUARY 5, 1839, which he will fill this hall next au- tumn. FERNS. The fern that has invaded every household and delighted its pur- chasers perhaps more than any other plant is certainly the Boston Fern. How quickly it has become popular is well known to you. It was raised near Boston and sent to Kew for a name. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis was suggest- ed and adopted. It is one of the very few things of which there was not enough to go around on Christmas. Or- ders for hundreds of plants in 6-inch pots at $1 each could not be filled. It is much more graceful than the old Nephrolepis Exaltata, which, however, it closely resembles, and seems to stand rough treatment even better. It seems good for a few years to come, and I hear it is to be grown even more extensively than at present. You will soon learn of a new Giant Nephrolepis from Washington, the stock of which is now in possession of Mr. N. Studer and Mr. John H. Ley, who will put it on the market next spring. It is to be called "Washing- toniensis." Its proportions are enor- mous, the fronds growing to a length of eight feet, and a foot in width. It's going to come high, like , but I guess we'll have to have it. As a fine large leaf for decorative purposes it is likely to prove useful and valua- ble. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, by some called Emerald Feather, which I be- lieve I helped to introduce, is another most welcome addition to the list of plants that you cannot well do with- out. Some big asparagus growers said It would not take, and perhaps they are not growing it yet; but it is safe to say that half a million plants have been raised from the seed alone this year. Being so handy for many pur- poses and not liable to go back, even In the hands of inexperienced persons, It will continue to be grown very ex- tensively. Many new seedlings of it have appeared lately. I know of six very distinct ones, all of which have merit. One is an almost erect grower; another is of drooping habit with sec- ondary branches growing upwards, or rather backwards; still another Is nearly pure white. BEGONIAS. Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine Is the best commercial begonia introduced within the last decade. It is very difficult to propagate in winter, because it produces none but flowering wood. But in spring it sends suckers from the base, which are readily root- ed and grow freely during the hot summer months. They begin to flower In great abundance when the weather becomes cool in the fall. As a Christ- mas pot-plant it has no superior. Spec- imens grown in 7-inch pots, 18 inches by 18 through, sold readily at $30 per dozen, and in some cases at $48. That's pretty good for plants grown in sum- mer and without much cost for fuel. I believe it has come to stay. Duke Zoppelin Is a most useful and attractive tuberous variety, and will become a favorite for bedding. It stands the sun better than any other begonia I know of, is very dwarf In growth, and is not approached by any other in brilliancy of Its color. It is a dazzling scarlet and very double. It is a German variety. Introduced by the Dreer Company. A new double-flower- ing Begonia Vernon is soon to be placed upon the market. Its color is very bright and the flowers are of fair size. "While on the subject of begonias I should mention that some superb Rex varieties have been offered recently, notably Princess Charles of Denmark; but unfortunately this class has been attacked by a fungoid disease which destroys the leaves and frequently kills the plant. The disease is common in many sections of this country and in England. A plant which has apparently es- caped your notice Is Campanula Mira- bilis, of which the English journals speak in most enthusiastic terms as a free-blooming pot-plant. The Bell- Flowers have been considered hard to grow, at least In the east, but I don't know what Mr. Thorpe would have done without them at the World's Fair. It is to be hoped that some of our energetic members will give this variety a chance. The seed is offered by Dreer and by Michell. The "fin de siecle" novelty was thought to be Acalypha Sanderi; and no more interesting plant could be de- sired. Although it is now said to have been known and described under four or five different names years and years ago, Mr. Sander, of St. Albans, should be given great praise for re-introduc- ing it. No other plant has created such a sensation here or abroad. It seems to take the fancy of the public as well as of the grower. Its success is assured, and I know positively that or- ders for 5,000 lots had to be refused, even for future delivery. This ought to be a pointer to those who have a stock of it. Few of you may know that It is a climber, reaching a height of 8 to 10 feet. Its drooping flower-spikes of "floral tales," as some have called them, must then t)e very attractive. Its proper name Is Acalypha Hisplda, but some think a popular name is required. One party has suggested the Crimson Cat's Tail or the Cat's Crimson Tail, which Is about as bad as "Caturus Caudatus," under which it was known years ago. Among the plants that will be of- fered as new this year are many that will be found worth growing even by florists. Not the least important is PRIMULA FORBESI, or "The Baby Primrose," which has suddenly become a favorite and In great demand. Per- haps you have all seen It lately, and yet you may not realize what a very good thing it is. When I tell you it begins to bloom while small enough to grow In a thimble, blooms ten months a year in succession, fllls six-Inch pots in about four months, or large pans in about six, and then carries 50 to 100 flower spikes at one time; when I say that this week I saw some flowers which were cut Thanksgiving day and were not wilted yet, that $2 per 100 has been paid for- the sprays, that it can be grown In a cold-house or in frames where Marie Louise violets will bloom, then you will not wonder that I am enthusiastic about it. The man who has a , houseful of It by Easter ought to coin money. It can be benched closely and makes an elegant pot plant, salable at any time while In bloom. Another good pot plant is RUEL- LIA MACKOYANA, a Belgian novelty recently exhibited at Ghent. It is a flne plant for growing in shady places, where others would die. Its dark, vel- vety, olive-green foliage, veined with white, is quite ornamental, and its car- mine red flowers appear during nearly the entire year. It has been twice color-plated In Europe, an honor ac- corded only to good things. It will soon be offered by the thousands. It will surprise many of you gentle- men to learn that some fifty new seed- ling crotons raised by Mr. Lonsdale promise to outshine many of the finest European importations. You will hear of them in the near future, and they will create special interest, as they are American grown. A new variety from Europe, named "Aigsworth's Gem" is also said to be a veritable treasure. HIBISCUS PEACH BLOW, a beauti- ful double pink sport from a double scarlet. Is now being worked 'up by Messrs. Robert Craig & Son. It is a fine thing, making dwarf, dense, bush- like plants; an excellent bedder, very freely covered with blooms during the entire season. A really new thing is CHILDSIA WERCKLEI, a native of Costa Rica, named at Kew and to be offered this year by Mr. Childs, of New York. This "Treasure Vine" Is a rapid and early climber, bearing large orange-scarlet flowers closely resembling a Cosmos. To me it is a very Interesting and beautiful plant. Almost identical to the above In the form and color of its flowers Is the new, early-flowering, COSMOS KLON- DIKE, a Mexican plant improved upon by Mr. A. W. Smith, of Americus, Ga., for whom it blooms as early as May 15th. If it would only do so here, the florists would have somet.^ing fine to cut early. The flowers a:e quite large and a bright orange. The foliage is substantial and the stems long. It is easy to recognize that only the very best plants remain popular for any length of time. Among those may be classed the Otaheite Orange — and, by the way, I am sure that the Japanese Kumquat, if taken In hand by Mr. Har- ris and others, would prove even more popular, as it bears a greater number of fruits, which, although smaller, are delicious to eat and can be ripened on plants not over a foot high. Others that will remain popular are: Bougain- vlllea Sanderlana, Carex Japonica, Phrynlum variegatum, Livistonia ro- tundifolia, Abutilon Savitzl, Justicia flava and volutina and even Solanum Wendlandi — and the grand Clematis ir JANUARY 5, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ J 35 No. 30. Cart for Carrying Soil in and out of Geeenhouses. paniculata which, even as a pot plant, sold at $10 each. For the garden we have been favored with more good new plants than at any time before. Most of them are of recent introduction and have come to stay. Probably the best of all new garden plants is the DOUBLE RUDBECKIA GOLDEN GLOW. I have not heard a word against it — and that is indeed wonder- ful. Its long-stemmed double golden flowers are of great use to the florist. CARYOPTERIS MASTACANTHUS is perhaps nearly as good and is to be found in almost every garden. I have seen It loaded with lavender-blue flowers until the end of November — hundreds of bees, frozen stiff, nestling on the sprays. Just imagine a large bunch of it displayed on a table, bees and all! This year a white-flowering variety is offered — a much earlier and even more profuse bloomer. Whether It will prove as hardy remains to be seen. SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER has become a favorite; likewise several new deutzias, among which the best seen to this date is the variety Le- moinei, which is still more useful for forcing. This, however, though with us only a year or so, will soon have to give place to Deutzia Lemoinei Com- pacta, claimed to be dwarfer and more floriferous. DEUTZIA CORYMBIFLO- RA, lately illustrated, is said to be so completely laden with white flowers as to appear like a huge snow-ball. We might have called it "Snow in Sum- mer," had this name not been already taken. SAMBUCUS RACEMOSA PLUM- OSA AUREIS is a long name for a new golden-leaved elder which far exceeds in beauty any golden-leaved shrub known at present. ASTILBE CHINENSIS, a rather tall- growing spiraea, is simultaneously of- fered here and abroad. It has been sent to England for reshipment to Holland in 1,000 lots at low prices; and yet I hear that some firms are bringing it over and paying $2 per plant for it. Watching the advertising columns would have saved them considerable money. What promises to be a fine addition to the garden is Buddleia Variabilis, a fine, tall-growing shrub with hand- some foliage, dark green above and silvery white below, bearing in a graceful manner very long recurving spikes of rosy-lilac flowers. The bud- dleias have not been favorites, but this one is so very highly recommended by Messrs. Vilmorin, that we may give it. a prominent place without fear of be- ing disappointed. Besides the above, there are many others, such as, IN- CARVILLEA DELAVAVI and VARI- ABILIS, NEW ARUNCUS, NEW ANE- MONES, NEW CLEMATISES such as Marcel Moser and Nellie Moser, and NEW HARDY ASTERS. GRASSES have never been very popular, but there is one which, never seen in gardens until the last two years, invariably elicits words of ad- miration. Its name, however, PENNI- SETUM RUPPELLIANUM, will prove as killing to it as a severe frost. "Purple Feather Grass" seems more euphonious. Raised from seed it quickly attains large proportions, sending forth hundreds of silky, bend- ing blades terminated by purple feath- er-like heads 6 to 10 inches long. They are quite new in color and fine for floral work. It makes an elegant pot plant in a very short time from seed and is fine for table decoration even when in a small state. SWEET PEAS are still the rage. New and important varieties are offer- ed every year, nearly all the best ones being sent out from this city. We will soon have sweet Cupids in all colors. red, white and blue. Mr. Burpee intro- duced among others three remarkably fine Sweet Peas which every florist in the land should grow In quantities., BURPEE'S EARLIEST OF ALL is the I early bird that catches the dollars. It is identical with Elxtra Early Blanche Ferry, except that it is more dwarf in growth and comes into full bloom at least 10 days earlier. ECKFORD'S SADIE BURPEE is extremely dainty in shape and of a pearly whiteness be- yond description. BURPEE'S NAVY BLUE is a distinct color innovation that will create surprise. Now if you really want good things and new, don't confine yourself to this list by any means, as no doubt hun- dreds of good ones have been overlook- ed. Scan the advertising columns of the trade journals carefully. Some- thing new is always to be found there- in that will save you money. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following are additional entries in our prize competition in labor-saving devices or methods useful to fiorists: No. 30. This is a cart I had made to save labor in emptying and filling car- nation houses with soil. The wheels I bought at a junk shop. They are belt wheels and are 12 inches in diameter, with 2-inch rims. The platform is a piece of 2-inch plank, 18 inches wide and 36 inches long. The handle is 1%- inch pipe, with a tee on the end. Through the tee I fastened a stick eight inches long. Six inches of the other end is bent under the plank, flat- tened and fastened to the plank with three bolts. This cart will turn a very short cor- ner and will travel through a walk only 20 inches wide. It will carry four good-sized boxes of soil, which is one more than a big wheelbarrow will carry, and with much less labor. A boy 15 years of age emptied and fllled our six carnation houses in two weeks, in addition to mixing the soil. Last year, without the cart, it took a man and a boy three weeks to do the same work. The weight is all on the wheels and there is none on the arms. The cart cost me only about $3.50 to build, and I would not sell it for $25 if I could not secure another. It paid for itself several times over this fall. Q. CARNATION GOV. GRIGGS. This new light pink carnation is a seedling that originated with Mr Jo- seph Towell, Paterson, N. J., and gives promise of being very useful. It is a seedling from Daybreak cross-fertil- ized with pollen from Van Leeuwen. The color is similar to that of Day- break, but much brighter, and the blooms have commanded fancy prices in the New York market. It has been grown by Mr. Towell for four years and has proven a vigorous, healthy itf^fcv ji;^^iihTt'4i- -Vii I vrtir -^--'•■■•- - ■ C-.f.-.^— — it .^l«ri^<....-L---r^'^ .*:t^^..^'.^'* .v^i:i^Jk/U..-Je^J2l "i^-'f >;;, •«.-:•"«;; -r^ ^•?^sa;> - U6 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 5, 1899. grower and continuous free bloomer, the flowers being borne on strong stems, 18 to 20 inches long. There ap- pears to be a very bright future for this variety. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED KVKRV THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. B10-53S Caxton Building, ChicaKO, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, f i.oo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertisingjrates : Per incn, $1.00; H page, $13.50; full page, |27.oo. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSog. rcx:hester, n. y. Christmas week was fully as good or better than any we have had for years. The steadily increasing de- mand for well shaped blooming plants helped to swell the cash income and the sales in cut flowers have not de- creased to any perceptible extent. Pri- ces obtained were better than former- ly, but the plants offered were also of superior quality, compared with those usually seen at Xmas. The supply was not too large either, excepting perhaps in common stuff like begonias, Chinese primulas and solanums; well flowered azaleas, cyclamen and short stocky plants of poinsettlas were decid- edly scarce in the latter part of the week. Palms, especially kentias of medium size, sold remarkably well, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis and N. da- valloides furcans were not much be- hind them and ferndishes, with pit- »irnias or cocos in center had a good run. Flowers seemed to be overabundant at first, but pretty nearly all found purchasers before Saturday night. Vio- lets of excellent quality were retailed in several stores at as high as $4 per 100, but poorer grades could be bought for $1.50 to |2. Roses were high-priced, notwithstanding the very plentiful sup- ply and carnations took a jump to 65 or 75 cents per dozen for ordinary and some select fancy were disposed of at from $1 to $2 per dozen, but the de- mand for such is rather limited. There was no waste this year, everything was used up profitably in one way or another; a number of funeral orders on Sunday and Monday finished the odds and ends left over from Saturday, therefore our storemen have every rea- son to be well pleased with this year's holiday trade, though the chronic grumblers, which are found in our town, as well as in most others, may not feel disposed to acknowledge the fact. John Dobbertin was a victim to the palm swindler at the beginning of the busy Xmas week; his Bon delivered a load of palms, ordered by some un- known individual for Mrs. Smith, on Prince St., the man riding with young Dobbertin on the wagon to the house; after unloading the plants on the back porch, D. was told to call for them at 9 o'clock next morning and to bring the bill along with him, but neither palms nor man were found in the house the next day when D. presented his bill; Mrs. S. had merely been asked by the stranger to permit the unload- ing of a few large palms, which he ex- pected to receive from Buffalo, and which he said he had to distribute in the neighborhood. Three or four of the plants have been found by detec- tives employed, but nobody knows what became of the rest. K. CHICAGO. The Market. Business was good all last week up to Saturday, when sales dropped off to a marked degree. Roses have held their own very well, but on Friday and Saturday there was quite a heavy sur- plus of violets and carnations, and they are still very abundant. Prices are much lower all along the line and vio- lets and carnations seem to have been hit the hardest. While trade for the week was very satisfactory no one seemed to consider New Year's as a special factor in the conditions. The local dailies had in their society columns given lists of ladies who would receive New Year's callers as in the olden times, but the retail florists did not feel the effect of it if the plans were carried out. They have had a steady run of work though for dinners and small parties and busi- ness has with most of them averaged excellent. The future outlook seems very bright. Shipping trade holds up well and it is notable that the call is nearly always for the highest grades of stock. Various Items. A dinner decoration arranged this week by Mr. John Gormley, of Wien- hoeber's, was for 24 covers and toward each end of the table was a 12-inch plateau of adiantum ferns (plants from 3-inch pots) arranged in a graceful mound, while placed along the table were small vases of the new pink car- nation Mrs. James Dean. In the center was a candelabrum with shades of a color to match the carnations. Kennicott Bros. Co. are interesting themselves in the Evanston carnation merely to help a good thing along. The cuttings are being grown by M. Weil- and and John Weiland (son of the pre- ceding), both of Evanston, and John Didier (son-in-law of M. Weiland) of Rogers Park. Mr. A. G. Boehringer, of Boehringer Bros., Bay City, Mich., was a visitor this week. Bassett & Washburn find that their business during last week was just about 50 percent larger than for the same period last year. They are now- cutting a good crop of Harrisii lilies. Reinberg Bros, are now ready with their annual batch of rooted cuttings of roses and carnations. C. A. Samuelson had such a heavy run for Christmas that he had to close the doofs and draw down the curtains to give his force a chance to fill orders already in hand. The first January meeting of the Florists' Club will be held tomorrow evening (6th inst.). Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson are also handling rooted cuttings of the new carnation Evanston. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2nd. 3d. 4th. Bth. Av. Ed. Winterson 122 172 153 172 175 158 O. L. Grant 177 130 153 J. Degnan 144 126 141 123 131 133 C. Schwelgert 137 137 105 111 138 125 A. Henderson 114 127 123 121 Ed. Benthey 86 117 106 138 ... lU C. S. Stewart 91 90 90 M. Barker 61 61 BOSTON. Review of the Market. A reaction with a week of extremely dull business is the usual thin^ after a rush at the holidays, but this year has been an exception, and the trade all around has been very good, but with somewhat lower prices, and dur- ing the early part of the week the sup- ply was very light, owing to the clean cut of everything of a salable nature for the holidays. The quality of roses is now at its best, and Brides and Maids are held firm at $8 per 100, with strictly high grades a trifle higher; Meteors, $8; Beauties considerably slower, prices from $1.50 to $8 per dozen; carnations of average quality, $2.50 per 100; Day- breaks and Eldorado. $3; fancies, $4, and Bradts, $10 per 100; violets, from $1 to $1.50 per 100; Romans and Paper Whites, 35 cents per dozen; lilies, both Harrisii and callas, $1.50 per dozen; valley from $4 to $6; stevia, 25 cents per bunch. News Items. Freeman & Fletcher is the name of a new firm to start out as commercial florists, located at Auburndale, suc- ceeding to the houses and business of F. W. Fletcher. They propose to erect four new houses, making a specialty of violets. Mr. Thomas F. Galvin, with his fam- ily, is spending a few days at Phila- delphia. W. H. Elliott made a flying trip to New Y'ork on business connected with his new houses. I. H. Carr has given up the store on Tremont street, and will soon venture again in a cheaper locality. The new Imperial violet, originating with W. L. Minor, of Brockton, is all JANUARY 5, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 137 that can be desired in a violet. Wax Bros, control the output of the bloom. P. ST. LOUIS. The Market. New Year's business called for no ex- tra demand and as this holiday has ceased to be a factor in the cut flower market not much was expected. On New Year's morning the lowest point touched being zero and the hard cut- ting for Christmas kept stock scarce and the market firm. Transient busi- ness the past week was very quiet, but a great deal of funeral work was re- ported as a number of prominent peo- ple died during the week. This made white stuff in great demand, callas and Harrisii having the call. The rose market has been short all the past week. Perles have been sell- ing for $5 to $6, Maids and Brides $10 and |12, Meteors $10 to $18, but very scarce; $18 was for extra prime stock. Beauties, extra long, $75 and $100, shorts, $25 and $50; Woottons and La France brought $8 and $10 for the best. Carnations are in good demand. Re- ceipts are light with not enough to go around; average price is $4 with $5 and $6 for fancy stock. Bulb stuff is selling better this sea- son. Romans and narcissus being $3 and $4, Harrisii $12.50 to $18, callas $10, valley very good, but none too plenty at $5. California violets have been a glut and are down to $1, small single 35 cents with double 75 cents. Asparagus and adiantum sold well. Smilax too was in big demand and none too plenty. Notes. Mr. Archie Spencer, with Reinberg Bros., Chicago, spent a day with us last week. Archie says the holiday trade with them was great. Julius Koenig, Sr., was reported very sick last week but was somewhat better at last reports. J. M. Jordan is about the same as last reported with very little prospect of improvement. Carl Beyer was also reported sick with the grip, but not dangerously ill. The members of the Florist club should not fail to attend the next meet- ing of the club, which takes place on the afternoon of January 12 at 3 p. m. The committee will report on enter- tainment, and John Young will read his essay. This alone should bring out a full attendance. Bowling. I herewith present to the readers of The Review the averages of the cham- pions for the past year. The club rolled 144 games, of which J. J. Beneke won the champion medal five times and the lucky medal four times; C. A. Kuehn the champion medal twice, lucky medal once; J. W. Kunz cham- pion medal and lucky medal once; Duncan Finlayson champion medal twice, lucky medal once and Emil Schray the lucky medal three times. Mr. Duncan Finlayson, our new member is a great bowler, has been a member only two months and won the champion medal both times. Mr. Fin- layson will cut quite a figure at De- troit this summer and if he keeps up his present gait the cup will be ours for ke^ps. Your correspondent has offered a prize for the best average bowler dur- ing the months of January and Febru- ary. The winner must take part in no less than 20 games. The prize is the first 52 copies of The Review elegantly bound with morocco cover with the name of the winner in gold on front cover. Following are the averages of all the members of the year for 1898: High No. To- Aver- S'gle No. Nam«s. Games. tal. age. Score 1. J. J. Beneke 144 23,109 160 246 2. Carl Beyer 44 6,916 157 266 3. John Young 58 9,037 155 234 4. E. Schray 112 17,348 154 268 5. J. W. Kunz 94 14,655 154 220 6. C. A. Kuehn 144 22,498 154 228 7. D. Finlayson 37 5,660 153 200 8. R. Beyer 4 612 153 186 9. H. Helwlg 41 5,975 145 216 10. P. C. Weber 55 7,910 143 179 11. C. C. Sanders 93 12,988 139 222 12. R. P. Tesson 23 2,899 126 191 13. P. J. Fillmore 132 15,728 110 209 The Bowling Club had its first roll- ing this year last night and seven members rolled. Mr. Carl Beyer, who was reported sick last week, was on hand and was in great form, making an average of 195 in four games, Carl says he's out for that Review prize. Following are the averages of the games rolled: 12 3 4 5 Tot. Av. Carl Beyer 150 226 204 200 ... 780 195 C. A. Kuehn 164 133 127 147 171 742 148 J . J. Beneke 142 157 140 165 127 731 146 D. Finlayson 122 163 174 123 133 715 143 C. C. Sanders 137 140 158 136 ... 571 143 Kmll Schray 112 149 130 152 136 679 136 P. J. Fillmore.... 105 95 106 102 139 547 109 J. J. B. PITTSBURG. Christmas was the day upon which castles were built up by all the flor- ists; by the florist who now and then during the past years had suffered ad- versities and who had a strong belief that he should make up for these ad- versities on Christmas; by the pros- perous florist who hoped to add more money to his already big pile; by the always hustling Diamond market and Allegheny market people; but above all by the florist in the new East End market; they waited for this day with anxiety; the time they had been out this market was a time in which for- tune didn't favor them, the market is too new to be well known, the public has to learn their way there, too, and the enterprising man who had energy enough to commence business there has to go through all the troubles which a new enterprise brings with it. The preparations made by the two wholesale houses here to meet all the wishes of their customers were really painstaking, and I am pleased to state that they accomplished what they promised. The florists here in Pitts- burgh who were^ in the beginning not convinced that a wholesale house was needed and was one of the necessities for the florist trade in a town as large as Pittsburgh, congratulated them- selves that the opportunity was opened for them to call on these firms for the flowers they needed during the holi- days. Their orders were punctually filled and both houses deserve the thanks of the florists in this city and in near-by towns. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. was provided with lots of fine stuff, the flowers of Mr. Fred Burki, their presi- dent, taking the flrst place amongst those of their other consignors. I called on the youngest wholesale firm here, William F. Kasting & Co.; it seems that Kasting possesses the knowledge to infuse a great deal of his energy and business ability into his employees. His manager showed me a collection of Meteors, Beauties, Maids, Brides, and carnations which were worth looking at. Speaking to one of the most prominent florists here, he assured me that Kasting had done more than he had promised to do, that he believed that they have won the sympathy of all, and that there is no doubt the good services they gave will be very much appreciated. All were busy, trade was excellent, and the supply was good, except of carnations. Good window decorations were scarce. The best windows in the city were those of Britenstine & Flemm and A. W. Smith; the first had a variety of all seasonable fiowers of the best grade, artistically arranged in vases. The latter had his window and store decorated with the finest speci- mens of poinsettias I have seen for a long time. They were arranged with skill and art; his idea was certainly good and the eft'ect was charming. Jim claimed that it was just as nice as in New York. Neff, our hustling florist of Sixth street, showed in one of his windows that he was the man who had flowers enough for sale; in the other window he proved that he was able to make up the most beautiful designs in immor- telles. Cape flowers and dried grasses. Murdoch didn't think it necessary, or had no time to spare to decorate his store; it seems that he was sure the public knew that they could have whatever they wanted in his store; that he knows how to decorate was shown a short time ago when he made up one of the finest decorations in Braddock. Elliott & Ulam showed some nice Bougainvillea, a plant which lends it- self very readily to effective decora- tion. I have to apologize that I didn't put Mrs. E. Williams the flrst in the rank. In the flrst place, because she belongs to the fairer sex, and last but not least, because she has the right to be ranked amongst the most prominent florists of the city. This Christmas she showed once more that woman as well as man can have the required push in them to do good business. She put up the at^.:im^;.r ^ir'rii^illllMlWliMI I ilVlrtl I -.ti ,■ ---..fc/ '^jiMtC ■'jrw-y''''' ;'^'i|^W--«r;-V;>i| ^-l"*^'.- 138 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 5, 1899. enormous decoration In Kaufmann's Big Store, and did it so that everyone had to praise it. She reports a splen- did business for Christmas. The South- eiders can feel proud they have such a clever woman in their ward. In the Diamond market our Billy Kroeck proved again that he was the man who knew how to do business. His stall was provided with the best flowers to be had, and he had to em- ploy several hands to assist him to wait on his customers. He said that he never had a better Christmas in his life, and that he never had such a bad cold as he has now. Siebert, Lauch, Eichhorn, Blaha & Foss, showed that they had done their utmost to give customers the best to be had for the money. In the Allegheny market Gus Ludwig was as always the point of at- traction; his magnificent stand showed up above all a profusion of flowers of every kind and they were so arranged that they charmed the eye of every one who passed. E. C. Ludwig and Breitenbaugh Bros, had their stalls nicely decorated and attracted the eye of the crowd. I had no time to pay a visit to Lib- erty market, but I heard that all the florists there did fairly good business. Hoffmeyer, Dunlevy, Theo. F. Beckert, were the home growers who brought the best flowers into the market. I had the privilege to see some of the Brides and Maids which were grown by Mr. Hoffmeyer and they could be classed amongst those grown by the best growers in the East. Beckert sent in some good chrysanthemums and a few poinsettias. He had lots of trouble with his fuel the past month. For five years he has used gas for fuel, but without a previous warning the com- pany that bought the gas wells around his greenhouses made such conditions that he had to substitute coal and it was some time before the boilers could be changed to suit the new fuel. For this reason his cut was not as large as expected, which is to be regretted, for he must be classed among those who produce the best stock. Violets were scarce in the beginning of the week. The growers followed again the strange policy of keeping them as long as they possibly could, so that they came too late into the market to take advantage of the very high price paid for them during the first day. Prices were high. American Beauties were sold at from $4 to $18 per dozen; Brides and Maids from $8 to $20 per hundred; Meteors from |10 to $20 a hundred; Perles were not in demand, but sold because they only command- ed $6 to $10. Carnations were scarce and were sold for $4 to $5 per hundred; Harrisii lilies, $3 per dozen; Romans, narcissus and valley, $4 to $5 per hun- dred. Mums, of which there were few in the market, were not in demand and didn't bring the price growers ex- pected. It is possible that I have overlooked speaking of some florists who deserve to be mentioned in this report. I hope Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use. Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. ■Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. that they will pardon me if I have, and will believe that they were not inten- tionally omitted. MARY, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Plant Registration. John Cook, Baltimore, Md., registers seedling rose, "Baltimore," a cross be- tween Rivoir and Mary Fitzwilliam. A very large, fragrant flower, color Day- break pink, deepening towards center; stem and foliage very large and strong, as shown in blooms submitted. Alex. MacLellan, Newport, R. I., reg- isters new chrysanthemum "Regina,"' a seedling from Silver Cloud and L'En- fant de Deux Mondes. Color creamy white; bloom of the Frank Hardy type, a variety which it much resem- bles, but with no tendency to crook- neck. Won Newport Horticultural So- ciety's silver medal as best seedling of 1898. WM. J. STEWART, Sec'y. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. Christmas week was ushered in with rain, slush and fog, which continued till Saturday. Then people began to get out and business opened up with a rush. It was quite up to expecta- tions, but a slight falling off from pre- vious years. Palms and ferns sold well; also flowering plants. Carnations were scarce, there being not half enough to supply the demand; they sold at 50 cents a dozen. Roses were too high in price for most people, but sold well at $2 to $3 a dozen. Romans sold for 60 cents and violets for 35 cents. Holly and wreaths sold well and there were never before so many Christmas trees sold, the supply being very large. A number of funeral or- ders Christmas week helped to use up flowers and made them still scarcer for Christmas. Mr. James Roberts, the carnation grower, has been very ill with typhoid fever, but is slowly recovering. H. C. Beebe had a flne lot of spruce from Maine for Christmas trees, and they sold well at good prices in pref- erence to hemlocks and cedars. S. P. HAGERSTOWN, MD. The Christmas trade was flrst class here. The Maxim-Hamilton wedding took place just before Chr^^tmas and the decorations were the most elabo- rate and beautiful ever seen here. Wm. Bester was equal to the task and still supplied a large demand for Christ- mas. He noted a greater call for roses and carnations and some increase for pot plants. Henry Bester found it difllcult to supply the demand for potted plants, of which he sold treble the number of former years, The florists generally found trade larger than in former years. S. INDIANA FLORISTS. The thirteenth annual meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana will be held in the Horticultural Rooms of the State House at Indianapolis on Monday, January 9, at 2 p. m. DETROIT, MICH.— Jno. A. Severns, for many years connected with the D. M. Ferry Seed Co., committed suicide Dec. 22. Mr. Severns had been in poor health for some time. He was 40 years of age. MADISON, WIS.— Christmas trade was very satisfactory. Sold all the azaleas and cyclamens we had in bloom and could have sold as many more if we had had them. Palms and ferns also sold well and at good prices. There were large sales of holly and holly wreaths, but prices were low, as all the grocery stores now handle this line of goods, and some sell on com- mission at almost any price. Cut flower trade was fair in spite of the high prices. •. J^, XD. Mention The R«view when yon writ.. E.H.HUNT the "OLD REUABLE ' FOR WHOLESALE.... Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. Flowers 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Pandanus Veitchii. I aim to give you the best always. For sizes and prices see "Review" of Decern ber 15th and 22d. John Welsh Young, - eennantown, Pi. UPSAL STATION PENNA R. R. Mention The Review when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S«*d Farms. Forast City Oraanhousas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. FIFTY-THREE COMMERCIAL VARIETIES. Send for price list. American Rose Co., Washington, o. c. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Seasonable Seeds, etc. Clematis Paniculata, 75c per ounce. .Ampelopsis Veitchii, Wistaria Magnifica (Blue), Hibiscus Crimson Eye, best named Dwarf Cannas, each 25c per ounce. 25,000 best French Bedding Cannas Roots, ^.00 per 100. Double New Life Geranium, 2J^-inch. 75c per doz. Weeping Lantana, 2H-in., 50c per doz. BENJ. COVITEI.I.. Floriat. West Orove, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. HARRISII DISEASE "br.=r the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution by immersing 99 per ceat THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale. Mealy Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. XBATT FI,AVT TOVIC CO. Roekford, III. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINGS, VERBENAS, PETLNIAS, and before placing their .... ' orders elsewhere. otUarstooK. ^p-pine stock. Express prepaid. S. W. PIKE, ST. CHARLES, ILL Mention Florists' Review when you write. Every Florist should send for my price list of Rooted Cuttings . ■' V ■'-■ ^"ff^l. 140 ThcWeddy ^Review* JANUARY 5, 1899. TELEGRAPH CX5DE. In teleg^raphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: : , Assome— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrogate — In case you cannot fill order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can or cannot fill order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do •o, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance — Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one win do. Attkble— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned, ■end all you cat., and send balance on next train. Admission- This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing- If cannot fill order exactly as specified, you may substitute according to your best Judg- ment. Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular order. Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Fill If possible, even At extra expense. Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-sblpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers. If at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery— This order countermands all previous orders. Foroaation- Add these Items to the order which you already have, but In case first order Is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo— We are In a bad pinch ; send us some- thing to help us out, even If of poor quality. Floclcing— Have sent mall order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- der when received. Foraging— This order includes all Items previously ordered and wanted fur thlx date. Superior — Can use Homething especially fine, and am wining to pay accordingly. Blcip — If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Elope — Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock Is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. Xiocture — Our store was closed yesterday when your telegram came. Received It this morning. Win ship by first train to-day, unless counter- manded at once. Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will ■end on next train possible to-day. Bcllpse— Will send part of your order. Balance scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day. Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day. If you want or- der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at once. ' Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to be had. Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. Fundament— Stock named In this telegram has been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by telegram, will be sent on ELMIRA, N. Y.— It was an "old time" Christmas. Everything in the shape of blooming plants and cut flowers was sold.. UTICA, N. Y.— Fire did about $1,300 damage to the greenhouses and stock of E. W. & W. T. Milgate the night of December 19. The houses were in- sured but the stock was not. TOLEDO, O.— The new plans for greenhouses at Walbridge Park pro- vide for a triple house 60x100. propa- gated house 20x62 and a palm house 30x62. Bids will be received until January 6. 60M00 feeY OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Koses and Carna- tions. We aie headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTffiS, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AMSSXCAir BSAVTY Extra long stem . .perdoz. $6.00 24-inch stem 4.(j0to $5.00 20 " 3.00 15 " tt 2.00 12 " ii 1.50 8 " ti 1.00 KBTEOB ...per 100, 6.00 to $8.00 BSZDEBMAIS '* 6.00 to 8.00 BRIDE ** 6.00 to 8.00 PEB^E t4 5.00 to 6.00 CASVATXO V8 .... H 3.00 fancy . " 4.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. Bassetti Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, U. *'^2.'s:r:j: cut flowers Qreenhouses at Hintdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. CM I CAG O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. rnANDALL l^^l Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., Chioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Review when yon writ*. Full Line of Wire De- ww- w sigasand Florists* S V / ^ S. B. WINTER Write for Illustrated Catalogue. 21 Randolph St CHICAGO. HIGH GRADE Qyt FlOWePS Properly Packed and Promptly Forwarded. ICentlOB The Review when you write. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full linie of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florlata' Review when «rou write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street. ST. I.OUIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 8740 Olive Street, - - ST. LOVIS, MO. Flowers at Wtiolesale BOSBS. and a faU Une. Headquarters for the SoHthwcst. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommiselon FLORISTS, 41 Kandolph Street, CHXCAOO. fc!^ Consignments solicited. Mentton Florl«f ' Review when yon write. ▲Iwaya Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writinir AdTertlsers. vT-y JANUARY 5, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* ut KEN N icon BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 Wabash Avenue, iiAnJrSs. "■« li'^r a'*"""* CHICAGO, ILL. CHOICE FLOWERS at lowest market rates. INew Carnation Cvanston. A Scarlet Tidal Wave. We offer Rooted Cuttings of this fine NEW SCARLET CARNATION, which is, in our opinion, the best scarlet carnation in existence. After a three years' trial it stands at the head as a money-making commercial sort, the blooms of extra quality and produced with great freedom throughout the whole season. The color is a clear, brilliant scarlet, the growth strong, clean and robust. No scarlet carnation will give more satisfac- tion or better returns than EVANSTON. Rooted Cuttingrs, $7.00 per 100^ $60.00 per 1,000. 500 at the thousand rate. Orders booked now. Montion Florlrta' Review when you write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Florists And Florists' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS-OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention Tbe Review when you write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI. 0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. 11 West 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED. Mentloo The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and PIdnt Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG, Pres. Growers of QUT FLOWERS «« Wholesale. Regular shippingr orders given special attention. We nave the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. For Sale ! ^±[[^^Zt Chole*. $I.SO per hundred. Cash with order. MISSES WILSON, Mildred St., MONTGOMERY, AU. Mention Florists' Review when you wnie. pillBiinilillHIIJIHIIiliniLIIIBIIIIIBIIIIIBlllliniBIII JIIHIII ■lij miiniuniiaiiiiHiiiiiH^ I I Palms and Ferns... I 1' I WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN FINE CONDITION. | ^ We gtiarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. = g CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. M I Ellis & Pollwortli, - Milwaukee, Wis. I ■iiiiiiHiiiiaiiiiiiA lillBiaillllBllilUilil IIIIMIIIinilllHIIiillHIIIHIiinillllHIIIiaiilllBliHIIIillHi Mention The Ri-vlew when you write. [RRCHIDS.... CATTI;E7A FI;0WEBS of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now for Cattleyal^alBiata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurreli, P.;;Xr.":.'! suminit, n. j. Mention Florists' Review when you write. PANSiES RAISING Good Small Plants from cold frames or greenhouse only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. Cash with order. SEED as usual. Ci SOLTAU & CO., Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Palms, Ferns and House Plants: AND HOW TO TREAT THEM. A New 16-page Envelope Size Catalogue to be given-to customers. It will gain business for you. SAMPLE FREE. Dan'l B. Long, ''"bnsher, Buffalo. Mention Ploristn' Revl«>w when vnu writo Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ANTON SCHIJLTHEIS,;^?.'!*'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Oecoratiie Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Plowerins Plants vmce yourself. Price List on Application. Mention IHortsts* Review when yon write. NEPHROLEPIS .,^^,fr"* CORDATA ..i.ck &" "»■ COMPACTA. J1.5.00'per 100. itt • Cash with order, H. niuivi&Rs, Box 650. BI.UE ISIiAJn>, IIiK. Mention The Review when yon write. Grand bedders .Acteon, Bruantii, Heteranthe, La France, L. Kel- GERANIUMS way, Theocrite, Cts. de Castries and a host of other double and single. Rooted Cuttings. $1.40 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Replanted extra strong, $13.50 per 1000. COLKUS. Red Verschf. and G. Bedder, by mail, 7dc per 100. 25 Select Fancy, 65c per 100. Full list of stock ready. Cash with order, DimiEL N. HKRR, • • LanoasUr. Pa^ Mention The Review when yog write. Aheays mention the Florists' Review whea writing advertisers. ^..^..i^..:::. s. — -■'-^x^^.^^ V ' -apv^^^i.'»5^T/^* ■ U2 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ JANUARY 5, 1899. ST. PAUL, MINN. Christmas Trade. Good stock, favorable weather and "better times" than for several years combined to make Christmas trade ex- cellent, surpassing all previous records. The favorable weatlifir for the previ- our three weeks brought out an abund- ance of good blooms and better stock was never handled by the stores. Good prices prevailed. Roses retailed at $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen, a few going as low as $2.00; carnations at 75 cents to $1.25, the bulk selling at $1.00; vio- lets at $3.00 to $4.00 per hundred; Romans, Paper Whites and valley at 75c to $1.00 per dozen. The greatest demand was for red, followed by pink, both in roses and carnations, though white stock met with ready sale. Of Am. Beauties the best sold at $18 per dozen, this be- ing the top notch price for Beauties within the writer's recollection. Easter lilies were very scarce, few blooms being seen and but few asked for. Only a few blooming plants were seen, but they sold readily. Good azaleas brought top notch prices. Primroses, cinerarias and cyclamen sold fairly well, and palms, ferns and other decorative plants were in good demand. Holly, mistletoe and green wreath- ing were in great demand and more of these greens were used in decorating stores than ever before. Shipping trade was excellent, exceeding all pre- vious records. While the thermometer nearly touched zero on Saturday night, there was but little damage from frost in de- livering. While prices ruled about the same as in previous years, there was but little grumbling by buyers on ac- count of prices. A few belated mums of good, bad and indifferent quality were seen and sold fairly well. L. L. May & Co. had the finest cut of •carnations ever seen in the city. R. C. ■Seeger brought in some very fine Bride and Bridesmaid, as good as were ever cut here. Christian Hansen had an enormous crop of violets, shipping quite a good many to Chicago. A. S. Swanson had his usual supply •of good stock and from the busy ap- pearance at his store must have en- joyed an excellent trade. John May, who recently opened a «tore, reports a very gratifying trade. Otto Hiersekorn, who recently open- •ed a branch store, is well pleased with his venture as well as with his Christ- mas trade at both stores. X. Y. Z. A COPY of the proceedings of the twenty-second annual meeting of the Georgia State Horticultural Society, held in Americus, Ga., August 3d and '4th last, has reached us. The many able essays and interesting discussions Indicate that the Georgia society is very much alive. Mr. P. J. Berck- mans, of Augusta, is president, and Mr. ■G, H. Miller, of Rome, is secretary. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We Are Headquarters for.. RCOULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. .. Wholesale .Price List. Am. Beauty, extralongstem.perdoz. $6.00 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 dailv. Our Brides, Meteors, Kalds and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. 24-in. stem .... ' " 4.00—5.00 ao-in. " " 8.00 " 15-in. " .... " " 12-in. " .... 8-in. " .... Meteor per 100, BrMecnaid. Bride " Perie " Carnationt " fancy.... " All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. It 2.00 tl 1.50 it * 1.00 $6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 4.00 Mention The Review when you write. r: » ft ft ft ^r^fm>^ New Free-Flowering Dwarf Chrysanthemum (( CHRySAlNTHEMUM LITTLE CHRIS. Little Chris »> Plants from 3-in. pots, 35 cts. each, 3 for $1.00; 4-in., 50 cts. each, $5.00 a dozen. W.T. Beli&^ Sons, I Franklin, Pa.| 4 Mention Florists' Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, ?■ THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PUNTS, $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 Ho Bast or Xildew. Packed l^ig^ht and Satlsfitctlon Guaranteed. We are the Largest Qrowers of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpas^. Send for circtoar. J. b. DlbL»ON, Bioomebur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. MACOMB, ILL. The greenhouses and gardens in this city formerly controlled by E. H. Smith £z Co., changed hands Jan. 1. R. F. Thornton, recently with E. R. Ges- ler, of Galesburg, is manager, and the place will be known in future as The Cottage Gardens. Bay from the Advertisers in the... Florists' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thus in- crease the earning power of yotir Certificate* Always mention the FlOrietS* RevleW when writing advertisers. k.'^ ■ '•** - ■^- JANUARY 5. 1899. The Weekly FIcMists' Review; Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson new carnation "Sevanston. We are ofiEering Rooted Cuttings of this Grand New Scarlet Carnation, the merits of which can not be doubted, as it is receiving the hearty endorsement from both the Growers and Wholesalers.. We have handled the cut of Mr. J. Weiland for past two years, of this as well as other varie- ties, and have found it always a ready seller and one that was appreciated by buyers in preference to any other scarlet on the market. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Am . Beauties, select per doz. $4.00 to $8.00 Aid. Beauties, medium.. " 2.(0 to 3.00 Am. Beauties, short .... " 1.00 to 2.00 Brides, Maids, Meteor... per 100, 3.00 to 7.00 Kaiserin, La France.... " 3.00 to 7.00 Perle " 3.00 to 5.00 Roses, our selection " 3.00 to 4.00 cmmiiTioiis. Fancy Stock per 100, $2.00 to $3.00 Ordinary Stock " 1.00 to 1.50 MISCCLLJIIICOUS STOCK. Violets ; per 100, .75 to 1.00 Valley " 4.00 to 5.00 Narcissus " 3.00 to 4.00 Romans " 2.00 to 4.00 Callas " 15.00 to 20.00 Harnsii " 15.00 to 20.00 Bouvardia " l.OOto 2.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Decorative Stock. Wild Smilax, parlor brand $3.75 " medium case 8.50 '• large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumo8us..per doz.. .$6.00 to 8.00 string 50 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., 1.50 to 2.00 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz. , 1.00 We carry a good stock o! above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. The followifiK testimonial from one of our LEADING GROWERS should have a great deal of bearing with growers of CamatJons : Mr. John Wbiland, Evanston, 111. Dear Sir:— In reference to the new Carnation " Evanston," which is being: introduced this season, would state that I have gnrown a bench of this variety for the past year and have been better impressed with it than with any new carnation that has as yet been introdu ed, for scarlet, and intend the commgr season to grow this variety for our leading scarlet, as in my estimation this variety will fill a long felt want in the market ; namely, a good scarlet carnation, with good, thrifty habits and a strong producer. The " Evanston " is one that will surely fill these wants, and is one that will find ready sale wherever introduced. I consider it superior in all respects to any of the other twenty leading varieties which I now grow. I heartily endorse it to all carnation growers as a sure money-maker. Yours very truly, PETER REINBERG. Olve VLB your order now. Booted Cutting's, $7.00 per lOO, S60.00 per lOOO SOO at the thonsand rate. Mention Tha Review when you writ*. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. mnufacturers Of WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Dealers in ^mHHHmriORISTS' 88 SLPPLIES Mentlta Flortata* Review when roa write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax beaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville, Mitchell Co , N. C. Mentim The Review when you write. M. RICE 6l CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers tf Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. F. & F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY Mention The Review when you write. ■■-*--***'-'^'^- ^.^aUikjs^.-r:.'^ :.uA '■-#•.'.*■.' 144 The Weekly Florists^ RevieWi. JANUARY 5, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, •^^ WHOLESALE FLORIST Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00' Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00' Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.0O t^' Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & IINDERHILIi, Watertown, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review wben you writ*. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not foun^ satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from 1,000 to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and ofifer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Review wben you write. S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other standard varieties, 2-inch pots, r2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. g-p°e?s!''^''ja- B0U6AINVILLEA. H^sAVm'' *"'"'* CARNATI0N5 all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mlob. Mention Florista* Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support* Read what some of our best growers say concerning: it. W. HoBOKEN, N. J.. Feb. 18, i&j?. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn, N. V. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congTatulate you upon your success in g:ettinK up Carnation Supports. I think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as any- body will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an ideal carnation support^, a thing I have been looking for for a long time. Wishmg you every success- in the sale of them, lam, Yours truly, £. Asmus. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices, THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton 5treet. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. INSURE *fi*flirFmE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass*n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Ssc'y. ,^ FORT WAYNE. INIX Mention Florists' Review when you write. GERANIUMS. ■;yw?7^ JANUARY 5, 1S99. The Weekly Flcwfets' Review* 147 iiiimniiiBiiiiniiHiii 'iiniiiiiiHiiiiniiHiiiiniiiBiiiiiBiii iiuiiiiiiiaiiHiiiaiiiiiiHiiHiBii Hi'iiwiiiiiiHiiaiiiiiaiiiiBiiiiBniii Rooted Cuttinqs Roses and Carnations WE OFFER WELL ROOTED CUTTINGS OF THE FOLLOWING ROSES AND CARNATIONS, ALL IN HNE CONDITION. PLACE ORDERS EARLY. I i ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Meteor $1.60 yia-BO Bridesmaid 1.60 12.60 Bride l.SO 19.60 &a France 1.60 19.60 Perle 1.60 19.60 Kaiserin 9.00 17.60 CARNATIONS. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Wm. Scott 91-00 97.60 Nancy Hanka . . . 1.0O 7.60 MoOowan l.OO 7.60 Tidal Wave l.OO 7.60 Xohiuoor l.OO 7.60 Portia 1.00 7.60 Flora Hill 1.60 19.60 Per 100 Per 1000 Jubilee 91.50 919.60 Mayor Plng^ree l.SO 19.60 Triumph 1^60 19.60 Vivea 1.60 19.60 Daybreak 1.60 19.60 Armasindy 1.60 19.60 McBumey 1.60 19.60 Per 100 Alaska 91-60 Arg^yle 4.00 Fainted &ady.. 4.00 White Cloud ... 4.00 Evelina 4.00 Per 1000 912. eo 36.00 36. OO 36.00 36.00 I 111 REINBERG BROS., 5I Wabash Av., CHICAGO. iiiniiiiiHiiiiHiii^iiniiiiiwii ■iiiniHiii!iinii!iini[!iini'Hiipini!iBiiiiiiniiiiiaiiiiiiiiii^^ Mention The Review when you write. iiiiniiiwiiiiiHii;iminiiiinii!iiBi iiidl' pELTHOUSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 00 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats ana in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per l.OUO. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per lOO, $5.00 per 1,000. The above .are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. B. FBLTHOnSBH, Schenectady, B. T. Mention The Review when you write. Areca Lutescens, C0C08 WBDOBXiXAVA, KBBTIA BBZiMOBBABA, I.ATABZA BOBBOBICA, FOR PRICES AND SIZES See Florists' Review, November 17th, page 660. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Mention Florlrts' Review when you write. OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK A SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. "The Orchid Hybrids" Becord of over 3,000 croases ; ' 334 pp., Boyal octavo. Porwarded registered mail #0 HH it« upon receipt of #UiUU "' GEO. HANSEN, Berkeley, Cal. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JUST RECEIVED FROM JAPAN in fine condition: LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, extra size, at $100.00 per 1,000- RUBRUM " 60.00 " MELPOMENE, extra size, at 100.00 LILIUM AURATUM, 7 to 9 inches, at.... 80.00 9toll " 50.00 ^^ We have still left iifi||Tr Dnuill UVIPIUTIJC 12 to 15 centimetres, which * i n nn per a few thousand of our iTnllC nUMAN niAblNlllO) we offer to first comer at )iUiUU 1000- J. M. THORBIJRN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow \ The Cottage Gardens, C. W. WARS, Manager. QLEENS, L. I. WHOLESALE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Mention The Review when yon write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries. 1099 HABDT SaSUBS, TSEZS, TIVBB, SVEBOBSEVS and PEBEraiAIiB. A large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting-; very cheap. Priced Catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention Flortata* Review when you write. Carnatioo Cuttings. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, not rooted, strong and clean, $1.00 per 100; rooted, strong and clean, $2.00 per 100. Daybreak, not rooted, 50c per 100; rooted $1.00' per 100. Address Le Mars Greenhouses, Le Mars, la» Mention The Review when yon write. pi-j^^2-in. pots of Woottons, Perles, Brides, W 1 1 SI La France and Meteors, ready for ■ ■■ *»■ shipment Feb. 1st. Orders filled in rotation. Rooted Cuttings of all Roses ready Jan. 5th to 10th. Fancy Carnations Cuttings ready Jan. 25th. Write. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Long Distance Phone 14. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Flowers. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chic^fo daily at I2K)2 nooiu arrives. Detroit 8:20 P. M., Btsffalo, 5.K)0 A. M. New^ York 3:30 P. M., Bostr one night on the road. Throtigh sleeper.. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Oiicaco. }48 The Weekly Florists' Revkw; JANUARY 5, 1899. MILWAUKEE. Everybody reports a large Christmas business, away beyond expectations. The plant trade was unusually large and everything in the way of blooming plants found ready sale, also palms, ferns and ferneries. In cut flowers there was a shortage of colored stock both in roses and carnations; plenty •of whites could be easily obtained. Violets took a drop toward the end of the week, in consequence of growers holding stock until the close of ship- ping business. The scarcity of green caused a larger sale of other decorative stock, and holly, wild smilax, needle pines and palmettoes sold largely in excess of former years. Volk & Stewart, Currie Bros., A. Klokner, M, A. McKenney & Co., Bin- zell & Keilner and Wm. Edlefsen, all had elaborate window displays, which acted as a reminder of flowers and plants for Xmas gifts, and many a sale can be attributed to this cause. New Year's business was a disap- pointment in comparison with last year. First class colored stock moved fairly well, but there was an overstock of white. John. SPRINGFIELD, ILUt The 43d annual meeting of the Illi- nois State Horticultural Society was held here Dec. 27 to 29. It was an in- structive and largely attended meet- ing. The following ofllcers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Hen- ry Dunlap, of Savoy; vice-president, H. A. Aldrich. Neoga; secretary, L. R. Bryant, Princeton; treasurer, J. W. Stanton, Richview; executive board, Henry M. Dunlap, Savoy; L. R. Bry- ant, Princeton; J. L. Hartwell, Dixon; G. J. Foster, Normal; H. L. Doan, Jacksonville; J. W. Stanton, Rich- view; C. "W. Barnard, Manteno; L. M. Beal, Mount Vernon. The society determined to meet again in this city in December, 1899. A res- olution was adopted urging the com- ing legislature and all Illinois con- gressmen and United States senators to secure the enactment of a pure food, pure seed and pure drug law. DALLAS, TEX. We had the best trade in Dallas dur- ing Christmas week that we have had in a number of years. Big demand for holly and plants; all cut flowers sold readily. Flowers that were shipped here came in good shape, ex- cept carnations, which came in bad shape, and the price, |6 per 100, left no profit for the florists, as the carna- tions were very ordinary stock and appeared to have been cut too long and went to sleep as soon as unpacked. All the florists are well satisfied with Christmas trade. Big demand for cut flowers now and stock very scarce. Have had beautiful weather for the last two weeks. Wishing you success, TEXAS SEED & FLORAL CO. New Carnatibn Evanston A Glowing Scarlet Sport From Tidal Wave. It has been a "Money- maker" with us the past three years and will be the same with you. Treatment same as for Tidal Wave. Rooted Cuttings... $7.00 per 100 $60.00 per 1000 500 at the Thousand rate. M. WBIUAND, DvANSTON, III. Mention The Review when you write. FERN SPORES Collsetion of 6 Collaotion of 12 HEMDQUJIRTERS FOR FRESH FERN SPORES. Now IS tne proper time to sow. All varieties of Aspidium, Adiantum, Afplenium, Alsophlla, Blechnum. Cyrtomium, Chllanthe, Pterls, etc. SO ots. per trade paeket. Distinct Varieties for S2.S0, Distinct Varieties for SS.OO. EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Sfffi Successor to & MANDA. Proprietor AnBRICAN BULB CO. bion. United States Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRANCE HOLLAND Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus, Freesias, etc. JAPAN CHINA Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. Crop short. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, etc. On hand : — Extra selected Lily of the Valley, 2,000 in a case |24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Arauoarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by Chinese Secred Lilies. r. W. O. SCMMIT2, JERSEY CITY, IN. J. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. ISS. VaN REYPER Perfect Glaziers' Points No rights or lefts. Price per box of l,0OO, 60c; by mail, 75c; In lots of 0,OOO by Kx.,05oper 1,000. HENRY A DREER 714 chestnut street, ni:nni n. unccn, Philadelphia, pa. When writing mention Florists' Review. MITOmrNQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APPARATUS MOI VN\[[R BOIL[KS, PItMS WD IMIIVOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when you write. !*r^'-*SR?f JANUARY 5, 18M. The Weekly Florists^ RevieW* 149 GEO. WITTBOUD, Established 1837. 'Phone Lake View 136. Grower and Importer of Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction in every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. ^PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top VARIETIES. |i^^« Y^^^^l Areca Lutescens S-in. 22-26 6-in. 24-28 8-in. 40-50 Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. 10-14 Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 24-26 8-in. 86-40 " Forsteriana ft-in. 32-86 Latania Borbonica 4-in. 14-16 6-in. 20-24 8-in. 24-30 9-in. 34-86 Phoenix reclinata 5-in. 18-20 " canariensis 6-in. 22-26 7-in. 26-30 of tallest leaf. Char. r Leaves. 6-10 8-10 15-20 4- 6 5- 7 4-6 3- 5 2- 3 5- 6 5- 6 7-8 4- 5 5- 6 8-10 -price- Each. Doz. $0.50 .75 2.50 .25 1.50 2.50 1.25 .25 .75 1.50 2.50 .50 .75 1.00 $ 5.00 9.00 80.00 2.50 18.00 80.00 15.00 8.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 " 7 " " " 2.00 " " 8 " " " 3.50 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 '^ 6 " '^ 25 6 " " 50 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots Pandanus utilis, " " " 5 ''^ Veitchii, " " .. 7 .. Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots. 4 "^ . Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 5 " Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots Martensii, " 4 " .50 .50 2.00 Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 Varieties. Size Pot. FER Doz. Per 100 Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. 8-in. 5-in. Cyrtomium falcatum 8-in. Lomaria gibba 8-in. " 4-in. Nepbrolepis pectinata . . . 4-in. $0.50 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 $4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.C0 NS. Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Nepbrolepis pectinata 6-in. 3.00 " exaltata 4-in. 1.50 5-in. 2.00 Bostoniensis.lO-in. 80.00 $2.50 each. " Pbilipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 " serrulata 2-in. .50 Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering sameatfl.OO per 100 yards. Mentlcm The Review when you write. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings of the following ? )Y:) Per Per varieties ar^e NOW READ V: J 100. 1,000. Gold Nugget, yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 5.00 40.00 Mrs. las. Dean, light pink 6.00 50.00 Argyle, dark pink '^.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances Joost, pmk 5.C0 40.00 Flora Hill, white 3.00 20.00 Evelina, white 4.00 30.00 New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Bon Ton, scarlet 6.00 50.00 no. Young, white 5.00 40.00 ubilee, scarlet 3.00 25.00 ctor, pink 8.00 20.00 Armazindy, variegated 3.00 20.00 Daybreak, light pink 2.50 20.00 Catalogue ready February 1st, Highest quality of Cuttingrs, well rooted. CHXCAOO CABVATION CO., Oreenhonses and address, JOLZET, ZL£. Mention The Review when you write. New Mammoth Verbenas.^ix^sfrlS of cuttingrs, $2.00per loo. Rootedcuttings60cperioo, $4.00 per looo. Cash with order. We prepay express and guarantee the stock satisfactory in every respect. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., SPRINGFIELD. ILL. Copy of an order just received. Dec. i8, i8g8. South Side Floral Co., Spring:field, 111. Dear Sirs: — The verbenas arrived in good order. Thanks for send- ing as good stuff as that is, as nobody has any room to kick on that kind of stutf at twice the price. Please find P. O. order for $i.oo for loo double fnnged Petunias. A. DiNKBL, Brazil, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. L. C. BOBBINK RUTHERFORD, N.J. Representative Wholesale Qrower in France, Belgium and Holland. Send for Catalogues. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. NEW CARNATION Gov.Griggs SBEDLINQ OP VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAIC. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 in., flowers similar in color to Daybreak, but much brighter, edge beau- tifullv fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having oeen grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of .America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered February 1st, 1H99. Price $75.00 per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, $10.00 per 100, $I.SO per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. .\ personal inspection invited. Joseph Towell, !iS'.r.'.;ES."- PATERSON, N. J. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. 1, K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ^"oTHEMOON Company For f Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Your I and 5mall Fruits. Descriptive Illostrated Catalogtie Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., .^ Morrisvlllo, Pa. Mention The R«vl«w whan yon write. Ornamental Shrubs, A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyretbnims, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, ffee Leading c«TADLi*HCDi«t4. <*ew England NurservMn. READINfi. MASS. Mention Florist** Review when yon write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists^ Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in ust the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- culture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. ff^'-iSitft. J50 The Weekly Florists^ Reviev^* JANUARY 6. 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. .151 American Rose Co. 139-144 Amling, E. C 189 Balcer, W. 1 144 Bassett & Wasliburn.140 Bell, W. T. & Sons.. 142 Benthey&Co 140 Bobbink, L. C 149 Budlong, J. A 140 Buckbee.H.W 139 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 147 Chicago Carnation Co. 149 Chicago Wrecking Co 150 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 141 Connell, Benj 139 Cottaee Gardens ... .147 Cut Flower Exchange 144 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 152 Dillon, J. L..... 142 Dorner, F. & Sons Co 147 Dreer. H. A 148 Ellis & PoUworth ...141 Ellison &Tesson.... 140 Erringer.J.W. 150 Esler. John G. Secy .152 F. & F. Nurseries.. .143 Felthousen, J. E ....147 Flower City Plant Food Co 151 Gibbons, H.W 150 Giblin& Co. ........152 Greene & Underbill. .146 Hancock, Geo. & Son 147 Hansen, Geo 147 Heacock, Jos.. 147 Herr, Albert M 14« Herr.D. K..^ 1" Hill.E. G. &Co 144 Hilmers, H 141 Hitchings&CcK..^^^^ Hoiton & Hunkel Co. 141 Hunt.E.H 139 Jacobs, S.& Sons... 152 lewett, Z. K. &C0..149 kasting.W.F.. 144 Keenan's Seed Store.150 Kelsey, H. P 144 Kellogg, Geo. M 141 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 15^ Kennicott Bros. Co. 141 Kraft Plant Tonic... 139 KroeschellBros.Co.l52 Kuehn.C.A 140 Kuhl, Geo. A 147 Lager & Hurrell ....141 Lehman Bros 149 Le Mars Greenhouses 147 Lockland Lumber Co 138 LongD. B 141 Lord & Burnbam Co 152 Louisville Tobacco Co 151 Lynch, W. E 140 Manning, J. W 149 McFadden, E. C....lt8 Model Plant Stake Co. 146 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 150 Moon Co., W. H ....149 Morris Floral Co 146 Morrison, A 150 Old Colony Nurseries 147 Pennock, S. S 144 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 152 rike,S. W 139 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 144 Quaker City Machine Works 152 Randall, A. L 140 Reed & Keller 143 Regan Pt'g House. ..150 Reid, Edw 144 Reinberg Bros... 140-14/ Rice, M.&Co 143 Ricksecker, Chas ...143 Rudolph, Max 141 Rupp.J. F 139 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 140 Schmitz,F. W. 0....148 Schultheis, A 141 Siebrecfat & Son 144 Smith, N.& Son 146 Smith, W.C 144 Soltau, C. &Co 141 South Side Floral Co. 149 Thorburn.J. M.&Co. 147 Towell, Jos 149 Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson 143 Vesey, W. J. Sec'y..l46 Wabash Ry 147 Weber &Sons 139 Weiland, M 148 WietorBros 142 Wilson, Misses 141 Winter, S.B 140-145 Wittbold, Geo 149 Wors, C. W 140 Young, John Welsh. 139 Zeese&Co 150 OMAHA, NEB.— The case of Phil Stimmel, the former seedsman, is now ready for adjudication under the new bankruptcy law. In the pleadings filed in the case it has been shown that he owes approximately $100,000 and has nothing in the way of assets. COUNCIL BLUFFS, lA.— We were in error in stating that J. R. McPherson succeeded Frey & Kastner. The place was purchased by Mr. J. F. Wilcox, who took possession December 1. omiHiUi ton MiMimm. ra^ANIZB)WIRE- 100 POUND IK)LL&-5H0RT LCNGTn5 RUN PROM 65 FEET UP. PRICt PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦1.15. OUR»AHY GAUGE >^^(«ICAOo" . Of OTHtR^^^^^^^n*'*^^ OIICAGO- Mcnttoa The B«t1«w whtn 70a writ*. PRESS ■ALOCO'£ 4l2^o/|22 Of EVER-Y Description ^jnONINGER(Q. nmmmikj([llCAOa ...THIS IS IT... &o Over 100,000 in TTse. Lehman's Wagon Heaters Will keep your delivery wagons at a temperat u re that will prevent vour plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, no smell, no gas, no danger. Cost of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable, Inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS.. JAMES W. ERRINGER, MANUFACTURCNS, 10 BOND STREET. NEW YORK. General Western Sales Agent, 297 Wabasii Ave.. CHICAGO, TLIm. Mention The Review when you write. ues THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... N«f8cry Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. GOLD FISH and lr?cV£W AQIARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. Mention The Review when yon write. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Llnooln Ave. CKZCAOO. Greenhouse PIPE aad rill lllUO DLSCRVnON. Mention The Review when yon write. DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER... It lowers the vitality of your Stock, but write for particulars of my Tempering Apparatus. LJPIUBX/ lAf ^IDESi^lUO 134-136-138 LIBERTY STREET, HENRY W. GIBBONS, new york. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE. Mention The Review when yon write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREE\H01SE BUILDERS Mot VSdter Boilers. »'i|)es, littinq*. Send Four Cciis fu' Calalo'nie ^"il N ('ntil..tlfuj VppdrdtiiS Mention The Rerlew when yon write. 5vr'?-^;!^?y!7'^,!r •,',<^ yi^ V ": ' ^^^zr-Tr^-. '7 JANUARY 5, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 151 100^ Profit For You and entire satisfaction for your customers. Wiiat more does anybody want ? WALKER'S PLANT FOOD ABSOLUTELY ODOBJiJEBS is an ideal food for house plants. Send for free literature and price lists. FLOWLR CIFY PIANT FOOD CO., Rochester, N. V. Mention Florists' Review when you write. For Sale by Seed Stores For Free Pamphlet, write to Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville, Ky. you write. Mention The R«vlew when BUY ladoo Fibre ^ and Liquid! TRY Jadoo Fibre and Liquid! RUBSCRIBERS... Will confer a favor by sending us a cor- rect list of the names and addresses of the florists in their city or town. Florists' Publishing Co., 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. Use it according to instructions. Form your own opinion from the results obtained. Good commercial plants can be raised by the use of one-third Jadoo Fibre, and they will be better plants than can be grown in any known compost. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE. The American Jadoo Co. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. For Sals by ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers. Mention The R«view when you write. Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in yota* order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. J52 .The Weekly Florists^ Review^ JANUARY 5. 1899. KROESCHELIBROS CO. Greenlious? Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florlits' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUQHT TO INSURE HIS iSLASS AGAINST rOB FABTIOniiABS ADDBBSS JOHN G. ESLER. $•€>, SADDLE RIVER. N. J. MentlOD FIorlBtaT Review when yoa write. HARRY BALSLEY.ILU Those Red Pots standards— Full Slit and Wide Bottomt, Bulb Pant and Aulta Pott for tht Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. D«trolt, Mioh. ICenUon Flocleta' Review when rou write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE i^ VENTILATING APPARATIS. 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'•■'^^i^u^' iw<'. :^-> rLORlSTS' -. /. . /....• Copyright, 1899, by, ' PUBLietilMG CO.. 520-S3S Caxton Bulldlnft. CHICAGO. VoLffl. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY J 2, 1899. No^59. VIOLETS. The violet, though a diminutive flower, is fast becoming of such im- portance commercially that whole ranges of houses are now being erect- ed to supply the growing demand for this sweet scented, royal purple beau- ty. We have seven houses devoted ex- clusively to its cultivation, and are very successful with it, being able to have every plant in every house do its allotted work uniformly and well, as a glance at the illustration will show. We prefer houses 12 feet wide, cov-i ered with sash, which are removed in summer time, so that when the violets are planted out they enjoy the same .conditions as field grown plants, with the difference in their favor that they do not have to be lifted and suffer the consequent check which usually ac- companies that operation. Again, vio- ,lets planted in the field in black muck can be lifted with a good ball of soil attached and grow on, unconscious of their removal. We grow them on side benches in two houses; in the other houses we have the paths at each side, the bench 7 feet wide in the center, with no partitions between the houses; this provides for a good circulation through the houses, preventing that stuffy atmosphere so prevalent in a small house In wet, dull weather. While we may prefer sand struck cuttings, most of our stock is raised from runners and divisions of the crown, except the center piece itself. If any one finds fault with propagat- ing from divisions, he must find fault with the quality of the plants In the cut presented. After Easter is past the old plants are taken up and all strong runners and divisions removed and put in 214-inch pots. A plant with us will yield from 50 to 60 plants. The j)ots are carefully shaded until the plants are thoroughly established, when ordinary treatment will suffice till planted out; by that I mean vio- let plant growing treatment. We plant out any time in July and fancy that the latest plantings turn out best. One of the best, most pro- lific benches we ever had, was planted about the 10th of August, We grow Marie Louise, Farquhar, Lady Hume Campbell and the Prin- cess of Wales. Marie Louise is by long odds the best violet to grow; well grown she stands pre-eminently alone and unapproachable in her niche of distinction. The Farquhar is a good variety, of fine quality, but with us not near as prolific as Marie Louise. House of Violets at Crabb & Hunter's, Grand Rapids, Mich, .ij!&;.V'.V. ;,.i '^ '':^. •;,:;?;■-:: >,^ v.:; -.r/ J54 The Weekly Florists* Review. JANUARY 12. 1899. Lady Campbell is a very free bloomer, but is of too light a color to ever be- come generally popular, yet when grown cool it is so dark that early in the season it can be sent out as a dark variety and the difference re- main undetected. "When violets are scarce, Campbell finds a ready sale, but is in poor demand at other times. Princess of Wales is a good single va- riety, presumably the best single in cultivation, but compared with the doubles, it is not free enough, and is in limited demand at that. We use any good reasonably heavy soil procurable, with a good mixture of rotten sod to insure porosity; the roots like to run round freely. We water when necessary, ventilate on bright and sunshiny days, fumigate lightly, about once a week is suffi- cient, and remove all dead and de- cayed leaves as fast as they appear, and put on the sasli as soon as cold weather comes. The mainspring of success in violet culture is having strong, sturdy, well rooted plants from pots to start with; or if field grown, the same conditions must prevail, except the clump should be lifted with some soil attached, the more the better. The selection of stock and its cost is a matter of such vital importance to the purchaser of stock as to require a separate article, as too many, from either necessity or economy, are inclined to go more by the cheapness of the stock they buy, than by its quality; and cheap stock is often dear at any price. GEO. F. CRABB. ROSE TROUBLES. Can you tell me what ails the rose plants, of which branches are en- closed? The leaves look as though they had been scalded. A bench of plants standing beside them are in perfect health. P. F. The specimens received show no par- ticular signs of disease, but appear to be taken from very weak plants, which certainly must have been poor stock when benched, and probably planted late in the season. The branches show such a hard, wiry growth as to indi- cate a starved condition, from which it seems they have never been able to recover. Such plants when slightly overwatered often act in the manner complained of. There is only one remedy for such troubles, and that is: Avoid such stock altogether. Plant only strong, healthy plants and see that they are planted on time. Now is the time to be getting in shape for next season's stock. Start with strong, healthy cut- tings. When rooted, endeavor to keep them in good growing condition until they are ready to be planted on the benches. Planting poor stock for win- ter blooming Is the poorest kind of an investment, and can only result in greater or less failure. S. A. B. ROSE NOTES. Rose cuttings that were put in the sand in December will now be mak- ing callous and forming roots. During this period the sand will stand a few extra good waterings, which enables the white roots to form quickly and makes them more pliable, thus avoid- ing the danger of breaking when re- moving from the sand and during the operation of potting. The best time to pot a cutting Is when the roots are one-half to one inch long; the longer you wait after this the more work and €are It will require in potting the cut- tings. A good hand will pot 400 to 500 cuttings in 2-inch pots in an hour for ten hours and do the work well. When potted they should be placed in a house near the glass in a tempera- ture the same as maintained for the cuttings in the sand. Give them a good watering and see that every pot Is filled with water. If the weather is bright, shade with old newspapers for two or three days, otherwise a light sprinkle in the morning and another In the afternoon will keep them In good condition.. In regard to soil for potting rose cut- tings, we find the same soil used for benchli^ to be equally suitable for potting the cuttings, with this excep- tion: it contains very little manure. We prefer using the rotten sod with- out anything in the way of manure or fertilizers added, for the first potting. This soil is run through a half-inch screen, after which it is ready for use. S. A. B. SEVERAL SORTS IN ONE HOUSE. Which are the best roses to grow for cut fiowers from December to May, all to be grown in the same house? P. N. Presuming that P. N. intends grow- ing roses for a local retail trade, I would advise planting the Bride for a white, Perle for yellow. Bridesmaid for pink, and Souv. de Wooton for a red rose. These varieties can all be grown successfully in a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees at night In the same house. In a general way It might be said that with the exception of the variety Meteor, nearly all the varieties of forc- cing roses could be grown successfully in the same house. It is simply a mat- ter of convenience and appearance. On a large place, separate houses are de- voted to different varieties, merely to facilitate the work of running things on a systematic basis; at the same time it enables the grower to study more carefully the needs of each va- riety and thereby keeping it under more complete control. S. A. B. MODEL ROSE HOUSES. The accompanying engravings are from photographs of the rose houses of Mr. Henry Hentz, Jr., Madison, N. J. As will be noted In the illustra- tion, this place consists of nine houses 175 feet long. Two of them are even span, with the back end parti- tioned off for use as propagators, etc. The houses are all modern iron- frame structures, erected by the Lord & Burnham Co., and are heated with the new hot water sectional boilers, furnished by the same firm. This year roses are grown exclus- ively. Bride, Bridesmaid and Beauty are the varieties. They are In excel- lent condition, some of the best buds that reach the New York market from this section coming from this place. Most of the stock was planted in July, and for a while made but little top growth, but the benches were soon filled with roots, and when cool weath- er set in the plants made some fine breaks, coming in crop a little before Christmas and producing a good quan- tity of fine buds since. Well rotted manure was put through a manure grinder, similar to the one described In The Review some time ago, and then spread evenly on the benches. For greenfiy tobacco stems are used. They are placed in pieces of chicken netting about 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. These pieces are filled with a small quantity of tobacco, folded over lengthwise and hung on nails or hooks under the benches near the walks. The wire will last a long time and can be carried out and re- filled as often as desired. This is about the most economical and cleanest way of using stems the writer has seen. Sulphur Is painted on the pipes to keep down mildew, which, however, can get but little foothold, as the plants are healthy and grown cool. All in all, JANUARY 12, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ J 55 '. Rose Houses of Mr. Henry HentZt ]t,f Madison, N. J. [Erected by Lord & Burnham Co.] the place is a model one and well worth a visit. PBNN. HEATING. In reply to Z. K. J., the mains, being of two and one-half inch pipe, are of ample capacity for the feeding of the coil containing only two hundred and sixty-six lineal feet of two-inch pipes. Considering the long run which this flow pipe makes before reaching the coil, about one hundred and fifty feet, it would be well to wrap the pipe with hair felt or other low cost non- conducting material, in order to pre- vent loss of heat from the main be- fore it reaches the coil. The amount of radiating surface in the coil is ample to maintain a tem- perature of sixty-five degrees in the leanto house, if effectively arranged. I notice that the coil consists of seven two-inch pipes placed on the side wall of the greenhouse; this is where the troubles originate. A vertical coil, where circulation is all in one direc- tion, is not effective in water heating, especially where as many as seven pipes are used, as the circulation will take the top or bottom pipes, as the case may be, and miss the interme- diate pipes, excepting in the case of very heavy firing. It were better to remake the coil in two parts, and place them, horizontally, below the bench, the lower coil to have four pipes and the upper three pipes, both flowing in the same direction as at present, downwards towards the office, and having a downward grade of at least four inches in their length. Also see that the return main from the coil to the boiler has ample down grade all the way, and it would be better to make a separate connection of this main to the boiler, as if run into a main, having a stronger flow, the flow of the weaker current is lia- ble to be cut off almost entirely. H. W. GIBBONS. New York. A CHEAP GREENHOUSE. I have lately erected a cheap green- house. The glass has a lap of over an inch, and the glass was not properly cleaned of paint and putty stains. Plants burn badly, especially rubbers and palms. Have no top ventilation. The whole front of the house is made of shutters that are taken down and put up on cold nights. Would like to know the cause of plants scalding. Some of them have holes burnt clear through them, FLORIDA. Even in the balmy and sunny climate of Florida it is no economy to build such a house as the one de- scribed. Ventilation must be supplied at the ridge, for there is where the hot air resides. The burning is caused either from poor glass, great heat, or the plants being allowed to get dry. We have tried most of the well-known conlmercial palms out of doors in the broad sun during our summers, and if properly supplied with moisture at the roots they do not burn in the least. A latania or kentia, for instance, in a tub, and well supplied with water, does not hurt in the least, but put a small specimen in the center of a vase in a cemetery where it is crowded for root room, and perhaps watered but once in forty-eight hours, and they will burn right up. lu The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 12. im. "Florida" can stop the burning by giving his roof a heavy coat of white lead and naphtha. We have never seen "holes burnt clean through the leaves." We think where that oc- curred a lump of old putty must have fallen from the roof on to the leaf, or some of the Rough Riders might have been practicing in the neighborhood when the shutters were down. The inch lap on the glass is just a little more than three-fourths of an inch too much. The large or long lap is only a place for dirt to accumulate. In conclusion, while a glass house can be built in Florida at much less ex- pense than in the north, because there is no such climate to resist, yet there is no such thing as a cheap house. They are very dear in the end, for whatever purpose they are intended. WM. SCOTT. CUTTINGS. Now again commences the time to prepare the young stock for next sea- son. How opinions differ of what con- stitutes the best cuttings. Most grow- ers prefer the young side shoots from a flower stem, and reason that when the plant is in full bloom it is in the zenith of its vitality, and these side shoots coming at such an opportune time are the best cuttings. Nobody will question the fact that a plant is at its highest point when in full bloom, but how does it affect these side shoots so desirable for cuttings? I find they are a different quality at different sea- sons. Will these side shoots when left to grow bring as good a flower in time as the one that has crowned the stem from where it was taken? In the fore- part of the season, say November and December, they will in time produce a better flower, for the plant at that time has not attained its full maturity, while those produced in the latter part of the season will bring smaller, poor- er flowers, or when too late will often not bloom at all. A good percent of this deterioration we must attribute to climatic in- fluences, the weather becoming too warm, but the largest part is caused by the declining vitality, the exhausting effort of perfecting the blooms. Now let us take a flower stem and examine these side shoots which we intend to take for cuttings: The up- permost, in some sense the most eco- nomical to take for they will be cut with the flower stem anyway, are the weakest. As we descend on the stem they appear stronger, and at the base we find the strongest. True, they are of different age, but this does not cut much of a figure, for when the flower is cut with a long stem they will have to be sacriflced anyway. The strongest ones at the base we are loath to take for they are the earliest to bloom again. The supposition that those taken from up on the stem will pro- duce the most free-blooming plants is a mistake, and has its foundation in the fact, that we do not like to sacri- flce our Easter and Spring flowers for January cuttings, so there are no oth- ers left. For this reason I said it is in some sense economical but by no means the best method. This is the common practice with most growers. We want flowers, cuttings, everything at the same time and from the same plants, and results can only show a deteriorating effect. In my opinion the young shoots at the base of the flower stem, or for that matter on any part of the plant, that are able to produce the largest flowers on the strongest stems, are also the ones that will make the most vigorous young plants. Only one has to be care- ful, and not let them advance to the stage of bud formation, for if a bud is formed, and when only as large as a pin head when the cutting is taken, it is bound to develop and grow so long as there is the least subsistence^ and every bit of this will be monopolized to develop that bud at. the expense of all other growth. I admit that to take these base cuttings will greatly inter- fere with the flower crop, and make it rather a conflicting unsatisfactory work. We are yet far from the right track to produce the best cuttings; as yet the crop of flowers comes flrst, a crop of cuttings — new plants for the next sea- son is secondary, which, if wisdom is the guide, will be first thought of. The culture for cuttings, young plants, should be separated from the general culture of flowers. In other words, plants should be selected for the ex- clusive purpose to cultivate for cut- tings only. The general cultivation for flowers would only be improved by it. I followed this idea for several years, but made some mistakes resulting from economical views. I used a chrysanthemum house for that pur- pose, and the intervening time, when the plants had to be removed from the field to protect them from frost, and the time when the house became avail- able (some five or six weeks) were al- ways injurious to them, but since I plant them from the field in one of the sunniest carnation houses at the prop- er time, results are more than gratify- ing. We must never forget that on the crop of healthy young vigorous plants, depends the crop of good flowers for next season. For this purpose select only the most healthy'plants, it is not necessary to select the largest, on the contrary I consider the smaller plants the better, if they only show healthi- ness. Plants from late struck cuttings are just as good when healthy, I pre- fer cuttings from plants that are on the growing, ascending way to ma- turity, to those from plants that are over mature and nearing the declin- ing stage. Size is not always the as- surance of health, and a small plant may not have been retarded by disease. Nutritious elements may be lacking at the spot where it grows, it may have been injured by careless handling, and so many other things that may have retarded its growth but probably by no means inpaired its health. I repeat again, that only plants should be se- lected, that have the unmistakable mark of healthiness stamped upon them. Size does not cut any figure, and as the larger, more matured plants are more desirable for early flowers, the separation of the culture for cut- tings from the general culture for flowers will certainly prove economi- cal. I prefer to give the plants the bene- fit of field culture up to October, being careful they are not exposed to any hard frost. At that time they will have attained more hardiness, and the cooler weather will greatly help to overcome the ordeal of transplanting. Keep up the topping process, never let any buds develop, save all their strength, and let none go to waste. House culture next. Fred Dorner. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnations Rei;istered. America.— By E. G. Hill & Co., Rich- mond, Ind. In color a rich, soft, scar- let, large in size, of extra robust growth, free in production of bloom. A good commercial sort. Dorothy Mandell. — By H. A. Cook, Shrewsbury, Mass. Color a pure rose pink, large fiower, long stem and pro- lific. A strong grower and vigorous like Scott, but of a more open growth. G. H. Crane.— By F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette, Ind. In color a bril- liant scarlet, keeping its brightness and does not dim with age. Large, per- fect formed flowers, well built up in the center.and a strong calyx that does not burst. Stem 16 to 18 inches long and stiff, holding up the flower in the early part of the season as well as the late spring months. Plants strong and well formed, with hard, broad foliage. Easily grown and quickly established, an early and continuous bloomer, be- ing thickly covered with buds for the holiday's. Melba. — By John N. May, of Summit, N. J., and Robert Craig & Son, of Phil- j^'*^i-.^^fiiv--'fy*^^.yy,f-^"^^^ f%"T?yv;i.jy^ ■ JANUARY 12. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 157 View in one of the Iron-Frame Rose Houses of Mr. Henry Hentz, Jr., Madison, N. J. [Erected by Lord & Burnham Co.] adelphia, Pa. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink carnation yet produced, large and perfect in form, very fragrant and with a long, stiff stem. Moore's Crimson. — B. L. A. Moore, Unionville, Pa. A free flowering, per- fectly healthy variety, early and con- tinuous in bloom. Gov. Griggs. — By Joseph Towel 1, Paterson, N. J. A strong, healthy grower, a continuous free bloomer, with stiff stems and in color similar to Daybreak but brighter. Of good shape, with full center, and does not burst. Beautifully fimbriated. ALBERT M. HERR, Sec'y. Lancaster, Pa. SCALE ON CISSUS DISCOLOR. I would like to know a remedy for a brownish soft scale on Cissus dis- color. A great drawback to applying insecticide with a syringe is that it spoils the color of the leaves. W. .. When badly . infested with scale it becomes rather difficult to clean a plant of Cissus discolor, the leaves be- ing so tender that any insecticide that is strong enough to kill the insects is almost certain to injure the plant. Hand picking or sponging with a soft sponge and soap solution is the safest method, though a slow and tedious op- eration. If the plant is very dirty it would pay better to secure a few clean cut- tings, and then destroy the old plant entirely, for cuttings rooted now and potted oft two or three together in a pot would soon take the place of the original plant. W. H. TAPLIN. VEGETABLE CULTURE UNDER GLASS. By a. Herrington. Supt. of Park, F'lorham Farms, Madison, N. J. ■ [Paper read at the 24th annual meeting of the Newjersev State Horticultural Society at Tren- ton, N. J. .January 5, 1899.J The decade now drawing to a close is marked by an extraordinary devel- opment in glass-house production. It has witnessed the building up of mam- moth establishments solely devoted to the growth of products that we have come to regard as necessities of life, although they are in reality but lux- uries. To attempt, however, to dis- pense with the plants and ftowers now raised in such prodigious qsiantity, and used often with lavish profusion to adorn our homes, would create a sad void, and leave a cheerlesa blank in some of the pleasantest functions of life. From the cradle to the grave Na- ture's beautiful children born of Moth- er Earth bringing brightness and sweetness into the lives of millions, have become such a necessity that since very early days man has resort- ed to artificial means of provision for the same when natural sources by .vir- tue of the seasons temporarily fail him. Upon the floricultural branch of glass-house production, however, I cannot now enlarge, as the subject as- signed to me is a gastronomical one. Vegetable culture under glass at the present day is almost infinitesimal, certainly insignificant in comparison i> -B*. -.J J58 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 12, 1899. with floriculture under glass, yet it is a subject of growing importance, and evidently recognized to be so l)y those who drafted the programme for the oc- casion of this meeting, hence its intro- duction here. Vegetables are a real necessity of life, and no apology is needed to justify the assertion. We are all agreed that their wholesome- ness and nutritive qualities are in a direct ratio with their freshness. Yet the sharp limitations upon our re- sources through and by the prevailing climatic conditions of the latitudes in which reside the majority of the popu- lation are such that for about six months of the year we cannot go to the garden and gather therefrom vege- tables that are fresh in the truest sense of the word, but must perforce fall back upon and take whatever the market has to offer. In respect to markets, however, we are a favored people, as rapid and improved meth- ods of transportation enable us to ob- tain in open market the products of the warm, sunny south during those long months when the productive earth about us is locked fast in the iron bound ice grip of winter, and it is just this possibility that is a strong determining factor in the case, pre- sunding that you desire me to treat the subject from a lucrative standpoint. The practical man, looking to the commercial side of vegetable culture under glass, asks immediately, "Will it pay?" Both positive and negative an- swers can be given. "Yes," if the per- son embarking in the enterprise can command a market for his choice products at a price commensurate with the cost of production. "No," if he must avail himself of existing condi- tions, distribute through present chan- nels, thus coming in conflict with the vast bulk of products which though decidedly mediocre satisfy the needs of the majority of purchasers. Taking up the positive side again, I unhesitatingly affirm my belief that, given the right locality — a proximity to a large center or community of comparatively wealthy people, who will give preference to and purchase the products by reason of their supe- Tior quality, then vegetable culture under glass can really be made lucra- tive. To those possessing gardens and greenhouses of their own it can be particularly commended, as from a comparatively small house, and with intensive cultivation, the table can be furnished with something fresh daily for six months of the year. It Is to this end that my labors have been di- rected, and the reflections previously made as to the commercial possibili- ties in the matter embody such wis- ■dom as we have acquired based upon results achieved during the past three "Winters in a house 100 feet long by 18 feet wide, devoted entirely to vegeta- l)les. The house is an even-span, has two center benches, each three feet nine Inches wide, with a central alley 12 inches in width, and two side benches three feet wide, all of the conventional character, raised two feet above the floor of the house and four and a half inches in depth. Reviewing the crops that have been grown therein, that we consider the most important, and have had great success with, is: Cauliflower Samples of the same from the house in question are here exhibited. I an- ticipate an objector saying they are too small. They are small, judged by the standard market cauliflower, but we dp not measure beauty with the yard-stick, and it is the exception to find high quality and bulk exemplified in the same article. In spite of a life experience I never knew what perfec- tion in a cauliflower was till three years ago, when I flrst ate one from the greenhouse, and was amazed at its superiority over the same article grown under the best conditions out- side at any season or period of the year. On benches of the depth and dimen- sions already described we plant the ^oung cauliflower plants one foot apart each way. They are of course trans- planted from flats when they have made about four or five leaves. It takes about ten weeks to perfect the crop, and starting with a flrst planting about the middle of September, and following up with successional batches about every two weeks, we find no dif- ficulty at all in maintaining a supply from November to May. Beet Greens Have a considerable space devoted to them and form a crop that comes quickly to the desired state of matur- ity. The seed is sown in flats, and as soon as the plants are large enough to handle they are dibbled in rows across the bench. The rows are four inches apart, and the plants one inch apart in the rows. Four weeks are suf- ficient to get them large enough to cook as greens, whilst if left for an additional period they form sufficient root to be used in the conventional way. Carrots Are also satisfactory, either sown upon the bench or raised in flats and transplanted. We use for bench cult- ure the stump-rooted varieties of the French Forcing type. They take a rather longer period before they are flt for the table, say from twelve to fourteen weeks, but they can be grown as closely as the beets, and their yield per square yard of occupied space is considerable. Lettuce Also is grown in the same house, the plants standing at eight by six inches apart, but the depth of bench (i^ inches) was found hardly sufficient for this crop, so it was doubled, with satis- factory results. Onions Also are grown from sets, but they do not bulb readily during the winter months, although as spring advances they prove all that could be desired. With these vegetable^ here enumer- ated in successive plantings in rota- tion I flnd it is possible to secure three distinct crops during the winter sea- son. For example, that portion of the bench planted with cauliflower in Sep- tember is cleared In December. The soil is then loosened up, allowed to dry out a little and sweeten, and then replanted with beets, which crop, when gathered, can be succeeded by a planting of lettuce, carrots or onion sets, or even a second crop of cauli- flower. It is desirable to re-enrich the compost with the addition of some well-rotted manure before planting the third crop, or the crop may be assist- ed by watering with liquid manure when well under way. It goes without saying that such a house is a satisfaction and well repays the cost of erection, and after atten- tion, in a private establishment such as I have the care of. I am, however, a flrm believer in its commercial pos- sibilities if the material can be placed after production where remunerative prices will be paid. In this connection I may remark that I read a paper on this same subject a year ago at one of the American Institute meetings in New York. At a recent meeting of the same institution some excellent cauli- flowers were shown, grown as here recommended, and I am informed that the grower has secured orders to sup- ply sixty private families with his product. If such is the case he will assuredly flnd his venture remunera- tive. But we have not yet exhausted the possibilities of a vegetable house. All the fioor space beneath the benches can be utilized if due preparations towards that end are made. Rhubarb (Or pie-plant, as it is commonly called) needs no better accommodation for forcing than that furnished by this under-bench space, provided the grower has some good strong stools of it to bring in from the open ground. These should be previously prepared by good cultivation in the open ground; they can then be lifted before the ground becomes hard frozen, stored in any cold shed or convenient place, and brought in for forcing as desired. The plants can be thrown away when their produce has been gathered, and a new lot introduced. Following this up in a successional ipanner, you can easily have rhubarb in abundance from Christmas onwards, till such time as the open-air crop is ready, and whilst occupying otherwise useless space it will make a handsome addition to the returns of a vegetable house. Aspara£[us Also can be forced In the same way. 7 .::«' 'v:;!.;'- JANUARY 12, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 159 and every grower for market knows that It pays to grow at any season, and therefore may be expected to pay best of all in midwinter. Provided you have strong three-year-old roots to bring in for forcing you need have no •doubts as to the outcome. The roots can be packed in thickly as close as they will lie, covered with soil, and kept moist, and the temperature of the house will do the rest. Mushrooms Suggest themselves as another possi- bility, say beneath the center benches, as affording the most space for mak- ing a bed of sufficient volume to hold the heat in the materials used to com- pound the bed. The temperature at which such a house should be run, namely 45 to 50 degrees by night, with a proportionate rise from sun heat by day, is just an ideal condition for the growth of mushrooms, and the only precaution it occurs to me to suggest in regard to this crop beneath occupied benches is just to cover the bed with tar-paper, or similar material that •would shed any water draining through from the bench above after watering the crops thereupon. Sea Ka4e Is another vegetable that could be ex- tensively forced beneath benches, but why is it, this vegetable, considered absolutely indispensable in every es- tablishment on the other side of the water, here is not grown at all? I im- ported some roots, and grew it for one season only, as after sending two lots to the kitchen I was asked to send no more; yet you see it daily in the Lon- don markets from December to June. String Beanst Cucumbers and Tomatoes. I have intentionally omitted to treat of here, as they require higher tem- perature and special treatment. Apart from them, everything else mentioned can be grown to the fullest measure of success within one structure. To those who have glass structures that are no longer profitable to them, and who are seeking a new field of enter- prise, other essential conditions being favorable, I say, unhesitatingly, "Go and force vegetables under glass!" Poinsettias. There may be yet a few who do not know just how to treat the poinsettias. After they are cut or the fiowers are gone lay them under a bench in a ■warm house or store them in a warm shed. It matters not how dry the soil gets, the wood will ripen and that is "What you want. Leave them in that condition till the middle of April. Azaleas. I have within a few years said the most economical way to keep over azaleas that were unsold was to throw them away and buy a fresh lot every fall. My experience and observation the past year compels me to modify that statement. For one reason it is more expensive than formerly to im- port plants, and undoubtedly the plants that have been under proper care during summer and fall make better forcing plants, i. e., for Christ- mas, than those imported but a few weeks previously. If the newly im- ported plants can be made quite as attractive as the older plants they are certainly not as satisfactory to the purchaser as those which are better ■established in the pots. I speak of their care thus early because you are sure to have some plants of Deutche Perle, Simon Mardner and Vervane- ana. and perhaps other varieties that have been left over from holiday trade. It would be natural to en- courage growth of these plants as soon as the flowers were gone, but that would bring them along very early. They can be kept in a cool house, say 40 to 45 degrees at night, till after Easter, when there will be others to join their ranks, the treatment of which I will deal of in the proper sea- son. Don't neglect to stand over your Easter azaleas every three or four weeks and rub off the young growth which is much inclined on the newly imported plants to grow so vigorously that if let alone will take nrecedence over the flower bulbs and you will get no blossoms. Lilacs. There is no need of being out of the flowers or plants of this sweet shrub at any time now till spring. We did not pot them this year, but laid them in a cold frame with their roots covered with earth, and pot them as we need them, or rather pot up a few every week. In a temperature of 65 degrees at night they develop their flowers in three weeks, and will keep many days in a cool house after being out. Geraniums. One of the heavy jobs just now i£^ shifting your geraniums from 2 to 3- . inch pots. I am awai'e that some of my readers will say, "Can't afford it," or "too much expense," thinking they can't give so much space or labor to so common a plant. In answer to that I must say that if you want good bed- ding plants in May, bushy plants with one or two good trusses of flowers, this midwinter shift is necessary and will pay well. Another thing, if you read the reports of the spring plant trade last year, you will notice that almost 75 per cent, of the bedding plants sold last year in value were zonale geraniums. Carpet bedding is gone out and old-fashioned flowers have returned. The geranium and the canna are the two popular flowering gardening plants of the day, so grow all your space will allow. Shifting them into a 3-inch now will not take up much more space, for they will have to have more room anyway; 45 degrees at night is plenty high enough with the fullest light and abundance of ventilation. A i;ather heavy loam with a fifth or sixth of well rotted ma- nure— old hotbed or well rotted refuse hops — is a good mixture, and be sure and pot firm. The tops of these plants taken off about end of February and rooted in 2-inch pots and grown along without a stunt will also make excel- lent bedding plants. The Ivy geraniums also need shifting. We never have enough of them. Cannas. It may be three months yet before you cut up and start your cannas, but you should not entirely overlook them. They are most likely under a bench resting on boards, that's the best •place I have found for them. Cellars, if heated, are too dry, and if not heat- ed too cold and damp. A very little moisture at the root will start them growing, which is not at all desirable now, and water dripping on them is most injurious; it will rot the dor- mant roots. So give them a move of a foot or two, which will check root ac- tion, and if there is any drip on them you can perhaps avoid it. If you de- sire to raise any cannas from seed, and often we do, as fine plants for bed- ding if sown at once can be flowered by middle of May, you should get them into the sand as soon as possible. I know no better way of getting a quick germination than by putting the seed to soak in hot water. Let the seed remain soaked for 24 hours; then by holding the seed with a pair of pliers or pinchers, slice off a small piece of the hard covering of the seed. Sow in a flat of soil and cover the seed with one-half inch of sand and place where it will get a strong bottom heat. With- out going to the trouble I have de- scribed above and sowing as you would peas, you may get 25 per cent. '-■r.'r'- 160 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 12. 1899. of the seed to grow quickly,, the re- mainder may come up at intervals be- tween now and the year 2000. There is no excuse for having any part of your propagating bed vacant now. No better time for cuttings to root quickly, and by putting in cut- tings now you can throw away the old stock plants that you lifted in the fall for that purpose. This will apply to such plants as coleus, heliotrope, salvia, feverfew, ageratum, etc. WM. SCOTT. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED KVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS- PUBLISHING CO. 920-535 Caxton BulldliiK. Ctalcaso, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, $i.oo a year. To Europe, fa.oo. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising: rates: Per men, $i.oo; Jtf pagre, f 13.50; full pagre, I27.00. Discounts: 6 times, s per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted.^ Adver- tiikementsQmust reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8og. NEV YORK. New York Florist Qab. The first meeting of the above club for 1899 was held on January 9, and a very interesting meeting it was, too. President Plumb made an eloquent ad- dress outlining the policy and future workings of the club; some of the points he particularly emphasized were that steps should be taken to- ward giving the S. A. F. a rousing re- ception in New York in 1900. That there was such a vast amount of news and educational matter appearing in the horticultural press of today, ren- dering it unnecessary for florists' clubs to be wholly devoted to education, consequently social entertainments brought out better attendance, and he hoped to see more of them. That the club should endeavor to give an exhibition in New York this year. Secretary Young read his annual re- port showing the vast amount of work the club had done, and the excellent condition it was in at present. Treas- urer Weathered substantiated this by proving a large balance of cash on the right side. Mr. Burns reported for the bowling section, and stated that they had got the alleys in good shape, and the members were working enthusiastically with a view to hav- ing the New York team heard from at Detroit next August. The awards committee reported that they had visited Mr. J. N. May's place at Summit for the purpose of inspect- ing his new carnation, "Melba;" they awarded it 85 points and recommended it a certificate of merit. Owing to ill- ness in Mr. Hafner's family, the an- nual dinner committee, Messrs. Haf- ner, Troy and Raynor, were unable to report; however, it is expected the club's dinner will' be up to the usual standard, and will take place early in February. The entertainment com- mittee reported that they had pro- vided eight lectures and many forms of entertainment, and refreshment during the year 1898, and that there was a small balance left from the amount appropriated by the club for such. Mr. O'Mara reported that the com- mittee on legislation had completed its work, and that the national secretary W0UI4 publish it through the trade papers. The initiation fee of the club was reduced from $5 to $3, otherwise the by-laws remain unchanged for another year. It was announced that the medals offered by the club for the best ex- hibits during 1888 were won by: W. A. Manda, gold medal; C. W. Ward, silver medal; C. B. Weathered, bronze medal. Exhibits at the Meeting. Frank Niquet, Patchogue, L. I., showed a vase of his new carnation, Maud Adams. This carnation, which is a pleasing shade of Beauty red, has already been certificated by the club. Honorable mention was given this ex- hibit, Joseph Towell, Paterson, N. J., sent a vase of his new seedling carnation. Gov. Griggs, similar in color and form to Daybreak. The committee recom- mended inspection of it growing be- fore passing upon it. President Plumb showed well-grown mushrooms, and EJssex hybrid toma- toes, also a vase of fine carnations, all of which received honorable mention. The Market. The condition of the flower trade is such as to deserve pity for those who depend on it for a large income. Just now it seems to be in a situpor after the great Christmas rush, and rush it was, to be sure. It was a great Christ- mas, breaking all records in the sale of plants, and New Year's broke all records for dullness — there was noth- ing doing, and the new year so far has been most uneventful. Still, cut flowers, with a few exceptions, are neither plentiful nor good, and prices in consequence are high for the grades of stock obtainable. Ordinary roses run from $2 to $10; it's a long scale, but double the number of grades; Beauties, $3 to $50; carnations, ordi- nary, 50 cents to $1.25; specials, $2 to $5; hyacinths, $1 to 2; valley ordinary, .$2 to $3; special, $4 to 5; smilax, $10 to $12; asparagus, $40; narcissus, $2; violets, ordinary, 50 cents to $1; spe- cial, $1.50; cyps, $6 to 8; cattleyas, $25 to $50. Of course there are oc- casions when the above flgures are lowered or raised — we aim to give a fair average. Every man's goods is better than the other until the street peddler sizes it up. Notes. All the trade here regrets the illness of Tierney, the old expressman; he has never been the same since he lost a considerable amount of money some time ago. Heavy and tormenting in- deed must be the conscience of those responsible for this honest old man's condition. Paul De Longpre has just concluded a very successful exhibition of his splendid pictures, "Roses de France," at Knoedler's galleries on Fifth ave- nue. It's a great pity florists in gen- eral have not the opportunity to see these pictures, as they illustrate many of the principles of floral art. Mr. D& Longpre is most happy in his com- bination of color, his numerous roses can be identified at a glance. Nature speaks from every leaf and flower. He seems to delight with the old gems, such as Marechal Neil^ Souv. de la Malmaison, La France, etc. Mr. De Longpre is probably the best living flower painter, and all should see his. works. IVMRA. BUFFALO. Business has dropped off to its usual quiet state. New Year's, that was once such a busy time, is now little more than a good busy winter day, still it is not decreasing of late, for the business done this year was an advance on that of the past few years. Twenty-five years ago I remember our veteran, W. J. Palmer, who then could have said, "I am monarch of all I survey, my rights there is none to dispute," con- sidered New Year's a greater business day than Christmas, but that was be- fore the universal recognition of Christmas as a joyous day by all classes. At the latter date Jew and Gentile and all creeds of belief and un- belief suffer with an eruption of good feeling toward their fellow beings and the impulse is to make others happy, and New Year's has resolved itself into a time of much grosser tendencies when the individual assumes the more barbaric attribute of ma dng himself rotund, red-nosed and .io.ly. From many sections of the city comes the report that it was the larg- est holiday trade we hava ever had. I include, of course, Christmas as well as New Year's and the Intervening days which are always devoted to "sass- iety" doings. From the far south of our city near the banks of the classic Buffalo creek where the majestic Red Jacket once roasted his juicy wood- chuck or chastised his rebellious squaws, there comes the tidings from Mr. Henry Buddenborg that business was all right. He says there was a much increased call for moderate sized plants and an excellent demand for fiowers, but was compelled to keep prices down near the normal mark of the season. Mrs. Hinman, another Elk street florist, reports business beyond her expectations. Broadway — we have one and a broader one than Greater New York, even if you don't hear so much about it— is becoming quite a , . .. i.U.i'»ii ■f^^l '..',= ,.?• J-'J.'.-t'-fr'-f.T!,"'- ^> ■! JANUARY 12, 1899. The Weekly Rorists' Review. 161 flower center. There Is Mrs. M. Klock- ow, Mrs. Emma Nussbaum, Miss Rose Reinhardt, Miss B. L. Kloko and the Broadway Flower Co., all doing well, and all say they were much pleased with the holiday trade. Our northwest territory is looked after by Mr. James Buxton, Mr. T. Frank, Mr. W. Newbeg- ^ing and others, and a visit to them was pleasant because they said they had been very busy. Wm. Belsey, who is in the center of the west residential district, said his business far exceeded any previous year. Mr. Nasson, man- ager of Mrs. D. Newland's place, says, "Yes, Bill, we did first-rate." Mr. Louis Ludwig Neubeck, of the new firm of Neubeck & Myers, in his mod- est way, says, "We are too new in the business to judge of the holiday trade, but we are well satisfied," and the same report comes from the Main street stores. Aldermen and legislators taking their seats was the occasion of baskets and horseshoes being in de- mand. The remarkable vicissitudes of our wretched winter climate, particularly for the last seven or eight weeks, are accountable for the great amount of sickness and death among our people of every walk of life and flowers for the Inevitable have been in great demand. Just a word about the weather; occa- sionally we have a spring-like day sandwiched in, but the prevailing style is Labradorish or Greenlandish. While I penned these notes (January 7) there has been a horizontal snow storm driven into the pores of your skin as well as the large pores of your green- house by a sixty-five mile an hour gale of wind heated to a temperature a few degrees above zero. Flowers ought to maintain a good price for a long time, for it's hard work producing them. It's much more favorable for producing mushrooms under a bench than rose- buds on the top side. My report of the trade would not be complete had I not called on our pro- gressive commission man, W. F. Kast- ing, of Buffalo and Pittsburg. I found him reclining most easily in his ample Russian leather, double-padded, three- jointed easy chair, but busy dictating to his fair young stenographer. In an- swer to the usual question, "How were you pleased?" he answered in the clas- sic and lady-like language of Mr. G. P. Rawson, which we are privileged to read in the Easter horticultural jour- nals, brief bovine, but so expressive; he used the pretty little word "bully — I had nothing left and handled double the stock of any previous year. I dis- posed of six carloads of holly. There are few towns within three hundred miles I did not ship to, etc.," but this was said without any bragging. Hav- ing a bad cold, he would take a little syrup in his. There is a rumor that friend C. F. Christenson will build and be in busi- ness again before long, "but not retail, oh, no, my dear child, I'm too old for that; it will be wholesale entirely." Mr. C. finds the indolent life of a re- tired capitalist grows weary. Break- fast at eleven, lunch at one and din- ner and its concomitants from 7 to 11:30 p. m., with several pair of fair and willing hands to answer his every wish, is not conducive, he thinks, to longevity or robust health. We shall be glad to see him in active harness again. I have had several inquiries of late for the postoflice address of G. Se- bastian Pickleman, Esq., late secretary, president, treasurer and board of di- rectors of the late cut flower exchange. I learn he has employment collecting orchids and alligators on the upper waters of the Orinoco. His mail can be addressed Ficus alley. Tapir square, Demerara, British Guiana. W. S. BOSTON. Review of the Market. It looked during the past week as if the customary holiday reaction had surely taken place, and prices took quite a drop, thus giving the fakirs an opening, of which opportunity they took advantage, and helped to take care of the surplus stock, although on Saturday quite a quantity remained unsold, Scott carnations being very much in evidence, with no demand. Roses of the common varieties, such as Brides, Maids and Perles, run from $4 to $8 per 100; a few strictly choice will go better. Meteors average about $8, with Beauties from |4 per 100 to $8 per dozen. Carnations, such as Mrs. Fisher, Mc- Gowan, Scott, etc., ran from|1.50 to $2 per 100. First grade Daybreak, El- dorado, Hill and Mangold will bring $3 per 100; Bradts worth $1 per dozen; violets, 75 cents to |1 per 100; lilies, $1.50 per dozen; narcissus, trumpets, 75 cents; Paper whites, 25 and 35 cents per dozen; Romans, 25 cents; freesias, $4 per 100; valley, $4 per 100; mignonette, from $4 to $8 per 100. The Weekly Show. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety inaugurated its customary Sat- urday exhibitions for the season of 1899 with a fine display of primulas, both cut bloom and plants. Mrs. B. P. Cheney and the estate of John L. Gardner, both exhibited finely grown specimens of sinensis and stellata. Mr. Oakes Ames showed some cut bloom of a very rare orchid, a Cattleya Cho- coensis alba, and a plant of Cypripe- dium Mme. Georges, a result of a cross between Ciliolare and Stoneii. W. N. Craig had a fine vase of Cypri- pedium insigne in sorts, as did also J. E. Rothwell. Mrs. E. M. Gill and W. N. Craig exhibited freesia, and James Comley a vase of seedling acacias. News Items. Begonia Lorraine proved to be the best selling ■ plant at Christmas, with azaleas a close second, and Mr. W. W. Edgar of Waverly is to be congrat- ulated on the excellence of his stock of both, he controlling the most of what came to Boston at the holidays. The long-looked-for lecture by Mr. John Farquhar oh "The Horticultural Modes and Methods, as Practiced by the Japanese," served to draw a large gathering at the monthly meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club last Tuesday evening. Mr. Farquhar took some 500 different views while on his visit to Japan this last summer, and his lecture was profusely illustrated and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The committee on gardens of the Horticultural Society has awarded first prize for house of chrysanthe- mums arranged with other plants to Jason S. Bailey; second to Mrs. B. P. Cheney. For the best house of chrysanthemums, first to E. M. Wood & Co.. of Natick; second to Mrs. David Nevins of Framingham. For the best house of violets, to Mrs. David Nevins. For the best house of carna- tions, to William Nicholson of Fram- ingham. For the best house of roses, to E. M. Wood & Co., of Natick. CHICAGO. The Market. Trade has held up very well since the holidays, though it has not been so satisfactory the latter part of the week as the earlier half, and there have been weak spots at times. Good roses are still scarce and on the best grades prices are stiff, but weakness develops whenever there is any quan- tity of the lower grades. Carnations are more plentiful than roses and prices are easier, except on the very fancy. Of violets there is quite a sur- plus and of Roman hyacinths there is a glut. Harrisii are selling well. White fiowers are in general moving better than colored ones, indicating a good call for flowers for funeral work. The cold weather has kept flowers off of the streets and that out- let for a surplus has been closed for the time. Qub Meeting. The last club meeting was a "smok- er" and the smoke that arose from the array of corncob pipes was suflB- cient to insure absolute immunity from greenfly. There was a "smok- ing contest," and as a result, Mr. John Reardon carried home with him a cherry bowled pipe of huge dimen- sions with which he will have no dif- flculty in keeping his houses thor- oughly fumigated. President Sanders read a number of selections from his scrap book, main- ly clippings from the daily press, containing weird descriptions of trade happenings, that were received with much merriment. A vase of seedling carnations was shown by Mr. C. W. Johnson. There were six or eight varieties and among them were a pink, a white and a crimson that seem very promising. E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., dis- played a vase of their new scarlet r•^;^^.'5.•v:™•';J^ ^i.^^<^^3^7 '.^^ ' 162 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 12, 1899. carnation America, which was much admired. Various Items. Mr. John Mangel has a very effec- tive window display this week, main- ly of fancy carnations and cattleyas with a big plant of Asparagus Spren- geri in the corner. Kennicott Bros, Co. say they want the growers of the cuttings to get the full benefit of their advertising of the Evanston carnation. Bassett & Washburn consider Mary Wood their best white carnation, and blooms seen at their store justify their verdict. The blooms are as big as those of Bradt, with fine strong stems and a split calyx is never seen. It needs a strong soil, though, and would not do well in a sandy soil. At a recent banquet of the Commer- cial Club at the Auditorium the deco- ration, arranged by Mr. P. J. Haus- wirth, simulated a winter scene. There were 80 covers, the tables set in the form of a square, the diners being seated at the outer edge of the square only. The center square was trans- formed into a winter landscape by the use of various sizes of Christmas trees, with shreds of cotton to rep- resent snow on the branches. About ev/ery eight feet a holly wreath was attached to the table cloth on the side facing the square and these were connected with festoons of holly. Over the central square was suspend- ed an artificial ceiling of solid holly. Heavy pillars around the hall were decorated with wreaths formed of two cycas leaves tied with sprays of holly and red ribbon. Holly was scattered over the table cloth, the only fiowers used being red carna- tions for the boutonnieres. Kalous Bros, have closed their store on Twenty-second street and will now dd all their business from the green- houses. Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson are showing a fine lot of cattleyas now, and they sell well. Mr. A. C. Kohlbrand's wife is in a dangerous condition as the result of a recent operation. The annual meeting of the Horti- cultural Society of Chicago will be held next Saturday at the Sherman House at 2:30 p. m. The executive committee held a meeting last Tues- day afternoon, at which action was taken on the final details of the last exhibition. The sheriff took possession last week of the property of J. C. F. Meyer, the florist in Dunning street, on an execu- tion on a judgment for $3,198 in favor of Lena Meyer, a sister. The claim was for money advanced. Bowling. The club smoker lasted till such a late hour last Friday evening that there was Mme for only one game of ten pins afterward. The interest in this was very warm, however, as Ed. Winterson had brought with him a box purporting to contain a prize sent by the St. L.ouis Florists' Bowling Club to be awarded to the one making the highest score on this evening, box to be opened only by the winner. The prize was duly won by Mr. P. J. Haus- wirth and on opening the box it was found to contain a fine large medal of solid metal, the whole weighing about 7 lbs. and 17 ounces. Mr. Hauswirth attached the trophy to his clothes amidst the sihouts of the spectators, and if his clothes and his strength hold he will recover all right. Following are the scores: p. J. Hausrwlrth 162 John Degnan 144 Ed Winterson 143 G. L4_ Grant 132 C. Brilluff 122 James Hartshome 114 A. Henderson 114 C. AV. McKellar Ill W. KreltUng 110 H. C. Rowe 103 A. Lange 98 After the game a business meeting was held at which it was decided to play the match games on each Friday evening upon which a Florists' Club meeting is not held. And the execu- tive committee was authorized to ar- range for new alleys. ST. LOUIS. The Market. A few complaints are still heard of dull business, while some report trade as satisfactory. The commission men claim that outside sales seem better than city trade and since New Year's the complaint has been general. Some of the West End florists have a fair amount of decorating to do, and there is about the usual activity in funeral work. Receipts of flowers of all kinds have been plentiful, and about the only scarcity the past week was white roses. On Friday not a white rose could be had at any of the commission houses after 10 a. m.. while colored stuff went begging. Prices have fallen a little. Though stock is plentiful, there is no glut of anything except violets; a great many of them are dumped. Roses range all the way from $3 to $8; Brides. Mete- ors and Bridesmaids, first quality, bring |7 and $8; these varieties are in good demand; Perles, $4 and $6; Beau- ties, first quality, |6 per dozen; demand good. Carnations are also plentiful, except white, still the price is up to $3 and $4 for ordinary and as high as $5 for extra fancy. No white went to waste the past week, as the demand was fine. Bulb stock is coming in more plentiful and sells well. Romans, the best, the price is $4, and $3 for sec- onds; Paper Whites the same; valley scarce at $4 and $5; no freesia in this market yet; Harrisii stand $12.50 to $15; callas, $10 and $12. Violets are a drug on the market and sell slow. So far this season the supply in our mar- ket was never better. Price on Cali- fornia is kept at $1; doubles, 75 cents; small singles. 25 cents; home grown and Southern, 15 cents. Smilax is more plentiful now and demand fairly good at $12.50. Club Notes. The committee on entertainment will report at the next meeting of the club. The different halls in the West and South ends are being looked over and the one offering the best inducements will be selected. Mr. F. C. Weber, who is chairman, will call a meeting some time this week and make all the ar- rangements for our entertainment. Arrangements were completed this morning (Tuesday) that the Florist Club entertainment will be given at Concordia Club Hall, 1423 Chouteau avenue, Friday night, January 20, 1899. It will be a floral euchre party. Euchre will be played from 8 until 11 p. m., after which dancing until 2 a. m. Ev- ery club member will donate some- thing. Tickets will be 50 cents a per- son. Chairman Weber says no free tickets go. Every florist will have tickets to sell and all are expected to attend as everybody will have a good time. Bowling. The Bowling Club rolled four games Monday night with some of the old faces in attendance. Some of the scores show up well, while others are below their usual average. 1st. 2d. 3d. 44h Tl. Av. D. Finlayson 165 188 161 180 694 173»4 Carl Beyer 195 172 144 171 682 170% R. F. Tesson 155 155 155 John Young 114 132 186 ... 432 144 John Kunz 145 129 181 125 580 145 C A. Kuehn 115 150 170 125 360 140 C. C. Sanders 123 135 152 ... 410 137 J. J. Beneke 104 167 134 141 546 137 P. C. Weber 108 93 162 167 530 133 F. J. Fillmore 184 144 112 125 525 131 J. J. B. DETROIT. Owing to the fact that your scribe was out of town last week The Re- view had no report of Xmas trade, but can only say that every one had all the business they could attend to. At the last meeting of the club a very interesting paper on greenhouse heating was read by Prof. Coryell, which was full of information and points to benefit the amateur. The club, by a unanimous vote, decided to invite The Am. Carnation Society to hold its meeting in Detroit in 1900 and appointed G. A. Rackham a rep- resentative to go to Philadelphia to extend an invitation to the society at its meeting in February. The various committees for the entertainment of the S. A. F. are getting down to work, believing it best to take time by the forelock. G. A. Rackham was ap- pointed superintendent of space, sub- ject to approval of the executive com- mittee. The bowlers are getting into good shape and will put up a hard fight for that cup, SCORES. Dunn 124 137 140- Ferguson 147 140 139 Harry 114 139 151 Watson 123 129 170 Beard 126 148 142 Holznagle 154 1.56 172: RAG. X '"m^iW-' JANUARY M, mS. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 163 mm "frnfrnfirotimfiTOfiffl GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that buy our Clear Cypress Building Material we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will be glad to hear from those contemplating building. 3ni Write for Circulars or Estimates. LocKLAND Lumber Co. p,w.ini,w.MtiwJMmMj).i.w,ij»,w.i,»,i.w.ij»,ii.ijti.w,iMi,H.ij».^H, ,I.W,I.Ut.WMM.».I.UI.W.I.»il.l>„,li;i,W.I,1»,W.I,U, ssai^i^iasiissiissli Mention The Review when you write. LOCKLAND, OHIO. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. WANTED— A well experienced young lady for large florist establishment, must speak the German language. Apply to H. & R. Hilmers, 3907 Cottage Grove Ave., Cnicago. SITUATION WANTED- By an experienced rose grower, age 30, single ; $30 per month, with board. Address' G., care of Florists' Review. WANTED— Assistant with reference, in rose» and carnations. Send copy of reference. Wages |g 00 a week to start. J. A. Peterson, 105 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. NOTICE.— As I am about closing up my down town store, would be pleased to recommend the young man who has had charge to any one in need of a good man. He is thoroughly competent in all branches of floral art. His experience has been with first class florists in New York and Pittsburgh. Address E. J. Paddock, 1317 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. O. OR SALE— Modem style florists' ice box. Address J. J. McManmon, 6 Prescott St., Lowell, Mass. F WANTED— Young man as assistant in store and greenhouses. Address H. F. Halle 548 West ■ Madison Street, Chicago. * FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net Jood man at least I3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about Soo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois." care Florists' Review. SEE HERE I I You can make 25 per cent, net if you buy four acres irrigated garden land in thriving village. Large, new greenhouses. Selling reasons : rheumatism and lung trouble. Address Geo. Comings, Penn Yan, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED- By good rose and carna- tion grower. Best references. X. C, care of Flo- rists' Review. WANTED— A Hot Water Heater to heat 200 or 300 feet four- inch pipe. Will be pleased to have price on same. L. E. Hitz, Madison, Ind. WANTED— A handy young man of good character and some experience in greenhouses and nursery, especially of the latter. Write, stating wages expected. Christ. Winterich, Defiance, Ohio. SITUATION WANTED- By all around experi- O _ enced florist ; roses and carnations a specialty. Chicago preferred. Address Practical, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- Young married man, age 26 years, with 10 years' experience in growing palms, ferns and pot plants, desires position with good, respon- sible firm. Best of references furnished. Address K. L., care of Florists' Review. E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE " FOR Wholesale Cut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention Florists* Review when you write. FOR RENT— Cheap. 15,000 feet of glass in Chicago, houses nearly new, well stocked with carnations and pot plants, good retail trade. Party must buy stock. Address M. F., care of Florists' Review. WANTED— By an up-to-date florist and decorator, situation in a first class store in large city, can furnish the best of references. Address Artist, care of Florists' Review. WANTED. Two or three men used to propagating roses and carnations. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, 111. FOR SALE. A greenhouse property that has netted clear of all expenses twenty-five per cent on price asked, and can be made to double that. No opposition and only 20 miles from one of the best cut flower markets in the United States. Don't miss this opportunity, and send for description. Address '"A. B." care Florists' Review. Last Chance 3-in. for Asparagus Sprengarii, pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. Astonishingly Low Prices on Carnations. R. C. of Eldorado, Cartledfre, Scott, McGowan. Violets, 2-in. Campbell, Swanley, California. Dormant Blue and Red Spirea and English Ivy. Weep- ing Lantana, Blue Spirea, Little Gem Calla from pots. Gladiolus Bulbs. Write at once for prices. BOVET BROS., Florists. West Grove, Pa, Mention The Review when you write. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursday, Jan. 12. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $3.00— $8.00 " medium, per doz 2.00 — 4.0O short, " 1.00— 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 6.00— 8.00 Perles " 3.00— 5.00 Roses, seconds, average ** 4.00 — CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per ico Fancy varieties, fancily grown $3.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00— Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.00— 1.50 Miscellaneous. Alyssum .' per 100, $ .50 Marguerites " .75 — Callas per doz., 1.50 — Harrisii " 2.00— Romans . , per 100, 2.0C— Narcissus " 8.00— Valley '• 3.00—4.00 Violets " .75—1.00 Decorative. ASPARAGUS. Per string $ ,50 FERNS. PerlOO, aOc per 1.000, $1.50 Original cases, 4,000 to 6,000 " 1.25 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— GALAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c . . ..per 1,C00, $1.00 Original cases, 10,000 " .75 SHIILAX. Common, very fine per doz., $L.'i0 Wild, Parlor Brand case 3.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season .at lowest market rates. Above quotations are stibject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Store open from 7KX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays closed at noon* Mention The Review when you write. X0( SEEDS! X^X Mammoth verbena. The finest grown. Pkt. MO seeds, fKJc. Mi.xed colors. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. The choicest of Giants. Pkt. 200 seeds, $1.00: ^-pkt.. 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest single and double, mixed, 400 seeds. $1.00. Seeds of Choice Novelties added to every order. johh r. HUPP, snirsmanscown, pa. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. H. WBBBB ft SOBS, - OAX:CABX>, KB. Mention The Review when you write. 164 The Weekly Florists^ Review/ JANUARY 12. 1899. CLEVELAND. The Market. '<% ' ^^^ flowers are scarce. Roses bring from $5 to $8; cullings, $4; carnations, $1.50 to $2.50; 'Romans and narcissus, $3; violets, retail, English, $2; Califor- nia, $1.50 per 100; Harrisii, $3 per doz- en; cattlejas. 75 cents to $1 each; cyps, $3.50 to $4 per dozen. There has been considerable funeral work the past week. Business Changes. Mr. Chas. Erhardt has closed his store and is going on the road for a Philadelphia house. Mr. Paddock has closed his Erie street store and opened In the East End on Euclid avenue. Two Stories. The crape chaser encountered a West Side florist to his sorrow the other day. A friend of the latter died and he had received an order for three pieces from the family of the deceased. The chaser came to the house shortly, hung a door wreath on the door, sym- pathized with the family and asked tor the floral work; he being a singer, also offered his services at requiem mass, if given the floral order. Being in- formed that the order was placed and ascertaining the amount charged, he Informed them that they were being robbed, and offered to make the same pieces for $10 less. Mr. West Side found him shortly after and with his hand on his trachea shut off the sur- plus wind, allowing him sufficient to keep his mind from wandering, and gave him a lecture in C sharp. The singer did not sing that day. A good story was told to a Euclid avenue florist the other day by a cus- tomer of a New York florist. A cus- tomer sent the office boy to the flower store with two cards. On the one was his name, and on the other (to the florist) was "Do the best you can for $2.00." By mistake, he sent the wrong card to the fellow's best girl. There was a hot time, 'tis said. O. A. C. O. HAMILTON, ONT. Christmas trade here was fully 25 per cent better than last year. A de- cided call for plants, azaleas taking the lead at from $2 to $3, while palms, ferns, fern pans, etc., sold well at good prices. Cut flowers also sold well, roses from $2.50 to $3 per dozen; carnations from $1 to $1.50 per dozen; violets $1 per bunch of 25; valley, $1 per dozen; Romans, 50 cents per dozen, while holly and Xmas greens cleaned up pretty well. The weather was all that could be desired. Taking it altogether it was the best Xmas in many years. F. G. FOSTEIR. NASHVILLE, TENN.— Geny Bros, have opened a down-town store under the Tulane hotel. 600.000 FEET OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders oh short notice with all leading: varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTffiS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AMBRXCAXr BBAVTT Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem 20 " 15 " 12 " .per 100, 8.00 8.00 6.00 Mention The Review MBTBOB BBXDBSMAZD... BRIDE PEBKE CABNATZOV8 fancy . Boman Hyacinths . . . Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. when you write. $6.00 4.00 to 15.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 6.00 to $8.00 6.00 to " "" 6.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 S. B. WllNTDR, L. P. KELLY. Manager. Telephone Main 4608. Consignmenis Solicited. Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. Special attention given to out of town orders. Wholesale Commission Florist i9&2l Randolph St., Chicago, Hi. And Dealer in FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. Mention The Review when you write. Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Growers of /^l IT Tl Ali/rDC and Dealers in L>U I I LU TT LKo Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 e. RANDOLPH ST CM I CAO O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A.L|rqANDALL Telephone || ^^| WhOiOSalO FiOfiSt 4 Washin^on St., Cliloaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Meatl, IXmZ. Mention The Review when you write. GERANIUMS Grand bedders .Acteon, Bruantii, Heteranthe, La France, L. Kel- way, Theocrite, Cts. de Castries and a host of other double and single. Rooted Cuttings. $1.40 per 100; $10.00 per lOtX). Replanted extra strong, |13..50 per 1000. COLEUS. Red Verschf. and G. Redder, by mail, 7dc per 100. 25 Select Fancy, 86c per 100. Full list of stock ready. Cash with order. DJINIEI. K. HERR, • ■ Laneastar, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ^•a^ ■ v;-;.',v;- ,•■;' ^.'Ti ■■ ;■ V''-.3p^^^^ ;-.;(ij •;*.*_ TV *J^,\' *.,^"^ 166 The Wcddy Florists^ Review. JANUARY 12, 1899. GRAND RAPIDS. Trade Review. Between Xmas and New Year's was a busy time for the florists, as bajls, parties and other functions were all around us. Shipping trade continues steady, and add to that a broad streak of funeral work for a final cleaning up of any stock left on hand as not being good enough to send out by the dozen, and you have a good picture of the satisfactory holiday trade done. All agree that New Year's trade was much better than last year. The weather has been changeable, but ex- cept two days of a wild blizzard, has been fine winter weather. Prices have dropped to their normal level. Car- nations, 25 cents; fancy, 35 cents; roses, 75 cents to $1; American Beauties, $2 to $3; violets, 15 to 20 cents; valley and Romans, 50 cents; Paper Whites, 75 cents per dozen. Quality is especially fine for this season of the year, and except white carnations, everything plentiful. Notes. There is some sharp criticism heard -with reference to the action of the Common Council in granting the re- quest of the Elks, to borrow plants from the city greenhouses for an an- nual celebration; this strikes Henry Smith pretty hard, as he is accustomed to do their decorating. It is argued that if one fraternal organization is entitled to borrow a palm decoration from the city, every other organiza- tion should be entitled to the same privilege, and where would it end? It is possible that some action in the matter may be taken at the next reg- ular meeting of the club, and a res- olution sent to the council protesting against a continuance of the practice. Florist Club. The Florists held their annual meet- ing Tuesday evening at the Eagle hotel, and elected the following offi- cers for 1899: President, N. B. Stover; vice president, William Cunningham; secretary, Henry Smith; treasurer, Henry Van Velden; club reporter, Charles Chadwick. The anniial banquet will be held at the EJagle hotel January 17. and the Florists given an opportunity to give vent to their pent-up enthusiasm over a glorious holiday trade that makes their pockets jingle, with a gastro- nomic feast and genial fiow of soul. A committee of arrangements was ap- pointed. The committee on the im- portation of glass, George F. Crabb, was instructed to have the glass agent come to the city and attend the next regular meeting, the first Tuesday in February, but at his own expense. The effort to establish a bowling club is abandoned, as the florists are too busy to give the game proper at- tention. Henry Smith and George F. Crabb are the only members so far who have signified their intention of going to REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. i'-:^. .... -Ci 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago* WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We^re KeadqaarterB for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 8,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extra long stem, per doz. |6.0O 24-in. stem .... " 4.00— 5.0O 20-in. '• .... " S.OO 15-in. " .... " 2.Ca 12-in. " .... " 1.50 8-in. " .... " l.OO Meteor perlOO, $6.00to 8.0O Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 Bride " »5.00to 8.0O Perle " 5.00to tt.OO Carnations " 2.00 fancy.... " S.OO All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. s^'W^-w^rw I ^^tt f LOWf/?,yy^ CHRySANTHEMUM LITTLE CHRIS. New Free- Flowering Dwarf Chrysanthemum "Little 5 Chris" 0?^ \ Plants from 3-in. pots, 4 85cts. each, 3 for $1.00; « 4-in., 50 cts. each, |5.t0 f a dozen. € W. T. Bell & 5 Sons, Franklin, Pa. Mention FlorlBte* Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, f- THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10,000 ' Ho Rust or Mildew. Packed XiiRht and Satlsfitction Ouaranteed. We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L». DILLvQIN, Bloomsbur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write, the Philadelphia carnation meeting and look out for the exhibits for the home carnation meeting, to be held about the first of March at the Eagle hotel; it is thought preferable to hold the meeting at the hotel, as affording more commodious quarters there than at private houses. William Rhueland was admitted to membership. GEO. F. CRABB. Buy from the Advertisers in the... Florists' Review (always mentioning the paper) and thtts in- crease the earning power of yotir Certificate* ■ VKTi'^' "7 ^- ■; -f*^^ JANUARY 12, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* J 67 ^vvMywtfwvMwywwyvMyvvtfvwywwMwuwywMWtfMWtfWtf^ NEW CARNATION EVANSTON. We are offering Rooted Cuttings of this Grand New Scarlet Carnation, the merits of which can not be doubted, as it is receiving the hearty endorsement from both the Growers and Wholesalers. We have handled the cut of Mr. J. Weiland for past two years, of this as well as other varie- ties, and have found it always a ready seller and one that was appreciated by buyers in preference to any other scarlet on the market. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Am. Beauties, select per doz. $4.00 to $6.00 Am. Beauties, medium.. " 2.C0to 8.00 Am. Beauties, short .... " 1.00 to 2.00 Brides, Maids, Meteor... per 100, 8.00 to 7.00 Kaiserin, La France.... " 8.00 to 7.00 Perle " 8.00 to 5.00 Roses, our selection " 3.00 to 4.00 CARNATIONS. Fancy Stock per 100, $2.00 to $3.00 Ordinary Stock " 1.00 to 1.50 MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. Violets perlOO, .75 to 1.00 Valley " 4.00 to 5.00 Narcissus " 3.00 to 4.00 Romans " 2.00 to 4.00 Callas " IS.OOto 20.00 Harrisii " IS.OOto 20.00 Bouvardia " 1.00 to 2.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Decorative Stock. Wild Smilax, parlor brand $3.75 " medium case 5.50 '• large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus..per doz.. .$tj.00 to 8.00 string 50 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., 1.50 to 2.00 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz. , 1.00 We carry a good stock of above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. The following testimonial from one of our LEADINQ GROWERS should have a great deal of bearing with growers of Carnations : Mr. John Weiland, Evanston, III. Dear Sir:— In reference to the new Carnation " Evanston," which is being introduced this season, would state that I have grown a bench of this variety for the past year and have been better impressed with it than with any new carnatiun that has as yet been introdu :ed, for scarlet, and intend the coming season to grow this variety for our leading scarlet, as in my estimation this variety will fill a long: felt want in the market ; namely, a good scarlet carnation, with good, thrifty habits and a strong producer. The " Evanston " is one that will surely fill these wants, and is one that will find ready sale wherever introduced. I consider it superior in all respects to any of the other twenty leading varieties which I now grow. I heartily endorse it to all carnation growers as a sure money-maker. Yours very truly, PETER REINBERG. Oive ns your order now. Booted Cutting's, 97 .DO per lOO, $60.00 per lOOO 500 at the thousand rate. ICentlon The Rerlew when roa write. ^WWWMWWWWWWW^ REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacttirerspf WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers m HHHHmHELORISTS' a SIPPLIES ICentloB riorleta' ReTlew when rem write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co , N. C. Menticm The Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Brewers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD,. NEW JERSEY Menticm The Review when you write. ^/., ■.;•%■ -^ ■■■■■-.fir:- ■'*' .'V' '' ■'J"r'^ 168 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 12, 1899. ^•^ -^- SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ^wholesale florist OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From 12 A. M., Mondays to 10 P.M., Saturdays. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelpliia, Pa. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention Flortsts' Review when you write WESTERN PENNA. HEADQtARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2157. Write for Price List. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Review when you write. BERLIN, ONT. The holiday season in this lively lit- tle town was pretty brisk, but this be- ing a first experience I cannot com- pare it with former years. Much more could have been sold no doubt if prices of cut flowers had not ranged so high, but I do believe that the people did their little best. In these country towns, however lively they may be, there are very few people who will pay over $1.50 a doz. for roses or 60 cents for carnations, and one has to handle a lot of stock to make much money when the wholesalers charge |iO and $4 for No. 2. One customer in- quired through the 'phone the price of American Beauties, and after giving her the reply a dull thud was heard as if she had fallen on the floor in a dead faint. Finally she so far recov- ered as to be able to call up again and order three Meteors at 15 cents. An- other, on being told that roses were 11.50 a dozen, took a D. Perle azalea at $1.25, and was convinced that she had more for her money than if she had taken roses. The sale of plants will undoubtedly increase largely at this time unless the price of cut stuff comes down. I am not finding fault with the whole- sale men; it is a case of supply and demand, and we should all do the same thing in their shoes. I simply :state the facts of the matter. Another florist has just started in Berlin; it is a boy, the son of Harry McNaughton, foreman at Rosehurst conservatories. He started about 5 a. m. on the 6th Inst. PITTSBURG, PA.— Mr. A. F. J. Baur, formerly of Erie, Pa., has taken charge of Mr. Chas. T. Sieberts' place. HARTFORD, CONN. — Fire did about $1,000 damage to the green- houses of John Coombs January 3. The fire started from a lighted pipe a careless workman left in his coat when he went to dinner. ROSES. Carnations, VALLEY, FERNS, GALAX and IVY LEAVES, and ali I(ind8 of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Consigm- ments of good stock solioited. HfADQUARTfRS Western porvt\ivlvAi\iev. ' PlUSBtR&.pA i We get dally new customers r because 'we have the reputation that ail orders are Sunctuaily lied. Longr Distance Telephone 2985. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 444 Sixth Ave. All icinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DESIONS always on hand. Mention Florists' Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Oreen and Bronxe. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- 1106 Tremont BIdg.. sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, MA5S. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 412 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Mornine at 6 o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when you write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale .Florists, RICHMOND, - INDIANA. Mention The Review when you writ*. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writinif AdvertlMers. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN please' YOU. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. E. KASTING, Mr^FiJrrt: 495 Washington St.. BUrFALO, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when you write. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 Ludlow St. PHILADELPHIA. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Consignments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our central location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at short notice. Mention FlorintB* Review when you write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St., PHILAOaPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when yon write. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants. FIFTY-THREE COMIVIERCIAL VARIETIES. Send for price list. . American Rose Co., Washington, d. c. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIJIGE PtJINTS. Largest stock in America. 8IEBSECKT ft SOV, Vew Bochelle, XT. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. ■ 4-. — .fc.j.-, j»..4.f .NW M.i\^^'^ B . -^ttiJi t. i.twu. ^^ *--■ ^'''■^''■^"i^V'''tA'MimJltlL\ JANUARY 12, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 169 Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS OF i ft ROSES. 100 Meteor |1.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 Bride 1.50 Perle 2.00 Kaiserin 2.10 1000 $12.50 12.50 12.50 17.50 17.50 ROSES AND CARNATIONS CARNATIONS. PINK. 100 1000 Triumph $1.50 $12.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 Painted Lady 4.(0 35.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.50 Argyle 4.00 33.00 Mrs. Frances J cost 5.00 50.00 McBurney 1,50 12.50 •HM»^'»'t^^»»->'»ttty'Ff^^¥¥¥¥Hri"»^'H^tHrttttttt't"M^¥¥¥¥-»^'^ir^-H'¥¥> Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease. I We shall Have a nice lot of VIiASTS later. Place yonr orders early if yon wish the best. We Onarantee what we say. Orders filled in rotation. BASSETT & WASHBURN, I Greenhouses and Residence, Store, 88 Wabash Avenue, » HINSDALE, ILL. CHICAGO, ILL. [ Long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Long Distance 'Phone Main 223. |^^^ Dazzle 4.00 35.00 Jubilee 2.00 17.50 Portia 1.00 7.50 Bon Ton 4.00 85.00 MABOOV. Empress 4.00 35.00 WHITE. FloraHill 1.50 12.50 Mary Wood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that IS grown. Has a strong stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we handle. Evelina 4.00 35.00 White Cloud 4.00 35.00 VABIEOATBD- White and Bed. Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.00 40.00 Psyche v 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 TBXiLOW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 30.00 ,**A. 4 i Mention The Tlevlew when you write. iGifiDAPi ''"'T^^V'Site Tomato Seeds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, "Livingston's" and "Othors." Almost any tomato seed will grow, but "What will the harvest be?"' Our specialty is A remarkably fine lot of Argontia Outtata Bavonias, from 3^-inch pots, in splendid shape for immediate sales. Thev are now ready for a 5-in. shift. Price, $3.00 per lUO. Also the following: Rex Begonia, from 3Ji-in. pots, mag- nificent plants, $4.00 per 100. Abutilon, red, yellow and white, from 2-in. pots, 12.10 per 100. Cash please. The Bast Seeds for tiio Market Cardenor. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention The Review when zou write. IT W I LL CO V ER the whole field of Commercial NinW INI fOIID^F OF Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically IIIVTT il'^ V/V^UIVJL yjr so that reference may be quick and easy. It will PREPARATION ... beawholeUbraryinitself. THE rUORISTS' MAfNUAU By WILLIAM 5COTT. IT WILL TELL YOU just what you j.nttok^nowin,ustt^v.yvouwant p|^^j^^, Publisl^j^^ Company, ^""orVrTow ""' $5.^^ 520-535 Caxton BIdg.. CHICAGO. [Edward B. Jackson, Stamford, Conn.] Mention The Review when you write. H.W.BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Rookford S««d Farms. Forest City Creonhousss. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. THE HARRISII DISEASE TMi'SS ■ the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of Kraft's Plant Tonic ^:, This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. XBAPT PI.AHT TONIC CO. Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. J» J« J« JtAIways mention the FloriSts' RcVICW when ^ting advertiaers. J« Jl ^ jK yr^^rr-^/.r^-^^iT^-'- r^**rji 170 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 12, 1899. RICHMOND, IND. Christmas trade the best in years, fully 50 per cent ahead of last. Roses sold readily at $1.50 and $2 per doz; •carnations, common, at 75 cents per doz.; select Flora Hill, at $1 per doz., and violets at $2.50 and $3 per 100. Beach & Chessman had their beauti- ful store elaborately decorated with greens and flowers. They had large quantities of palms, fern pans, and other fine ornamentals, which they found a ready sale for, in fact, their store was completely cleaned out' by Sunday noon, though they had a large stock of flowers of their own growing. Large quantities of holly and moss wreaths were sold, but there was no call for mistletoe. A pretty thing in violets was an ar- rangement of 100 flowers intermingled loosely with maidenhair ferns; these were tied at the base of the stemming wires, giving a loose and graceful ef- fect, the stems being wound with %- in violet satin ribbon, and the stream- ers cut long and brought lightly over the top of the arrangement, and tied in a bow of several loops and stream- ers; these sold readily, when nicely arranged in a box of purple hue, lined in violet tissue, at $5 per bunch. A large increase in the sale of plants was noticed. There were a good many calls for blooming plants, but little was to be had outside of primulas and cyclamen, and good plants of these were scarce, and parties took some- thing in the way of ferns and other plants, not being able to find what they wanted. RAMBLER. DETROIT. In a recent issue of the Detroit Jour- nal appears an Interview with Presi- dent Harry Balsley, of the Park Com- mission, in which he recommends as the site for the proposed exposition the bosom of the Detroit river in the middle-ground below Belle Isle. He would reclaim 68 acres there where the ■depth does not average over eight feet, and have the exposition suggestive of Venice with fire boats for fire protec- tion. A VERY artistically printed invita- tion to his Christmas display was is- sued by Mr. W. L. Rock, the florist of Kansas City, Mo., and of which a copy was sent us. A novel feature was a natural galax leaf, the stem being slipped through a slit in the cover. On the title page was the legend, "A car- nival of fairest flowers and rare plants." NEX5AUNEE, MICH. — Christmas trade was good. Retail prices were about as follows: Carnations 65 cents a dozen, roses $1.50 a dozen, violets 35 cents per bunch of 25, smilax 35 cents a string. S. R. Fraser has accepted a position as florist with L. H. Staf- ford at Marquette, Mich. At Ishpem- ing, Mich., the Ishpeming Floral Co. lias about 8,000 feet of glass and everything is in fine condition. January Price List=1899 CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW RCADV. Rebacco, seedling by Dorner, fancy stem as long as Pingree and bloom same size, yellow, brown, splashed light pink, fine per 100 $5.00 Argyle, fine dark pink 6.00 Tidal Wave, discarded for Argyle. Bridesmaid, " " Empress, one big crop 4.00 Meteor, discarded for Empress. Evelina, best paying white we have 8.00 Lizzie McGowan. discarded for Evelina. Ivory, discarded for Evelina. .Alaska, Mayor Pingree, large cream 1.50 Gold Nugget, best yellow, but small 6.00 Painted Lady, painted 8.00 Psyche, variegated 8.00 Mary ^'ood, this is all right 2.00 Mrs. G. Bradt, a dandy 3.00 Helen Keller, discarded for Bradt. Armazindy, " " " Lily Dean, Flora Hill, big white 1.50 Daybreak, shell pink 1.50 Triumph, big pinlc 2.00 Wm. Scott, discarded for Triumph. iubilee, scarlet 1.50 lorello, scarlet 1.50 Portia, discarded. Above are all healthy, strong, rooted cuttings, up-to-date bloomers. Estimates given on 1,000 to 50,000 lots. September Rooted Z%-\n. Pot Plants, Perioo New Coleus, Brownia, a fine bedder $5.00 Velvet Plant, big seller 8.00 Geranium. Dekoo Mitting, a cross between S. A. Nutt and Cloth ofGold, foliage like Cloth of Gold and bloom like S. A. Nutt, double, per plant $5.00 each. Geranium , M me. Salleroi 2.00 Geranium, fancy foliage, 6 varieties 3.00 Geranium, White, White Swan, Hermine, La France, Mrs. G. M. Gaar, Cts. de Har- court, Alpine Beauty and Mme. Rozajn 2.00 Geraniums, our selection of up-to-date var. .. 2.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.00 Southern Thyme 2.00 Iresine, in 2 colors, red and yellow, makes a fine border for Canna beds 2.00 Salvia, 3 good varieties, Clara Bedman, Le President and Vernon 2.00 .\butilons, Souv. de Bonn and Triumph de Lou vii 2.00 Smilax 1.00 Petunias, Dreer's 7 best varieties 2.00 Heliotropes,White Lady, Albert Dix and Czar 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, mixed 2.00 Coleus, up to date, 14 varieties 2.00 Mums, Florence Pullman, Modesto, Mrs. Northcot, Mme. des Granges, Varnel's Beauty and Mrs. R. McArthur 2.00 Mesembryanthemum Erectum 5.00 Begonias, flowering, 20 varieties, our select'n 2.00 Five plants at 100 rates. Spot cash. The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Mention Floiists' Review when you write. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 " •Albertini and Delia Fox, very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " LE MARS GREENHOUSES, L* Mars, la. Mention The Review when you write. wpBDFilAC Rooted Cuttings, VbnDLnAd Well Rooted. Mrs. Cleveland, Candidate, Aurora Borealis, T. C. Vaughan, Suppola, Miss Arthur, Crimson Beader, Pink Beauty, Francis, Negro, Swayne's Beauty, Invincible. Per doz., 15c, 70c per 10ft, $6.00 per 1000, $25.00 per 5,000, $45.00 per 10,000. Express prepaid to all parts of the U. S. and Canada. 8. T. DAVZiET, Macomb, IlL Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings ^ Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 90 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000., 80 " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.60 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2^-in. 4.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 " Rex, 80 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 8.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.00 Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^T" Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDERHIIili, Watertown, N. Y. Mention yioriBta' Review when you write. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i.ooo to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. Mwitlon The Review when you write. Carnation Seed Hand Fertilized by crossing finest named winter blooming varieties. 100 Seeds for 25 Gents. Former price, $1.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mention The Review when you write. CFRiHIIIMQ S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other OLnftniUMOi standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREH6ERII. STott^Sr'i^ B0U6AINVILLEA. l^ltAVm^' *■'"' CARNATI0N5 all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention Florists' Review when you write. INSURE *a\'iirFIBE Florists' Mutual Hre Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, S*e'y. .FORT WAYNE, IND. ■WW^W^' JANUARY 12. 1899. The Weekly Fbrists^ Review^ J7I Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds Knowing the importance of choice stocks to the the cheapest but the best of everything. The be sown early, most of the new crops are now in pected daily, and can be forwarded on arrival. Trade Agaratum Cope's Pat, Pkt. Very dwarf, blue f0.15 Alyssum Littia Gam, very dwf. .lU Astar 9uaan ef tha Market, earliest of all, white or purple, .20 In mixed colors 15 Aster Sample'a BnTnohlna;, a very select stock, white, pink, lavender and crimson In mixed colors Cantaurea Cymnooarpa, 1000 seeds, 25c Coboa Scandans, blue Cyclamen Parsioum, a grand strain in mixed colors Cyolaman Per.Cigantaum, in white, blood red, rose or white with dark eye. 100 seeds, $1.00; lOCO seeds, $9.00. In mixed col- ors. 100 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $8.00. Draoaana Indiwisa Ipomcaa Grandiflera, moon flower 15 florist, our constant endeavor is to furnish not following list is only a few things which should stock. A few articles not yet to hand are ex- .30 .10 Oz. $U.40 .25 .75 .50 1.50 1.25 .40 .30 .30 1.25 .15 .40 .50 Trade Pkt. Lebaiia Crystal Palace Com- paeta. true $0.40 Lobelia Spaciosa, dark blue trailing 20 Misnanatte Maohet, select stock 15 IMignonatte Defiance, large spikes 25 Petunia Dreer's Single Fringed, the best in the world Petunia Dreer's Double Fringed, unequaled by any, 500 seeds, 75c., 1000 seeds. $l.M Phlox Drummondii Dwarf, mixed Salwia Splandens Salvia Bonfire (Clara Bedman), Smilax, fresh seed 15 Per lb.. $3.50. Verbena Mammoth, separate colors 40 In mixed colors 30 .50 .30 .80 ,50 Oz. $2.00 .75 .40 1.00 1.50 1.25 2.50 .35 2.C0 1.50 Our New Wholesale Prlce;List will be mailed to all florists sliortly. See that you get it. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. TELTHOLSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats •and in soil. Our selection, $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1.000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in :soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum. t)lue and white, W) cents per 100, $3.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats ana in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1.000. Salvia Splen- ■dens and Bedman. $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six Ararieties. $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per l.WK). Vinca Yariegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine. :$8.00 per 100. $.10.00 per I.OUO. Coleus. all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety. 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted ■Cuttings, except when noted. Cash nMist accompany all orders. J. E. FE^TKOUSEH', Schenectady, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. Aveca Lutescens, COCOS WEDDEUAVA, KEVTXA BEKMOSEAVA, IiATAVIA BORBONICA. FOR PRICES AND SIZES See Florists' Review, November 17th, page 660. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Mention Florlats' Review when you write OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings off New Varieties of Carnations. ."Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Revle'w when you write. Cnr QqIq or exchanbe i Ul Odlu ....FOR PLANTS 2000 Yucca Aloefolia aud Variegata, 4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. 5000 Smilax, 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. 2000 California Violet runners, 60c per 100. What Have Yon? Junction City Floral Co. Junction City, Kans. Mention Th> Review when von writ* Always mention the Florists' Review wlier writing advertisers. JUST RECEIVED FROM JAPAN In fine condition: LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, extra size, at $100.00 per 1.000 RUBRUM " 60.00 " MELPOMENE, extra size, at 100.00 LILIUM AURATUM, 7to 9 inches, at , 30.00 9toll " 50.00 ^^ We have still left \ifij|Tr nnijlll UVAOIIITIIC 12 to 15 centimetres, which * i n nn per a few thousand of our TtIIIIl nUMAII illAulllindi we offer to first comer at ^lU.UU 1000 J. M. THORBIJRN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Mention The Review when yog write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | The Cottage Gardens, C. W. WABD, Manager. QLEENS, L. I. WHOLESAIiE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Mention The Review when yon write. 1840 1899 Old Colony Nurseries. KASDT BHBUBS, TBEES. VINES, EVEBOBBEV8 and PEBEraiAI.B. A large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting; very cheap. Priced Catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention FioriaU' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review wbeo writing' »^.in. pots.'"$5.00 per too. express. jftjH 24 by mail for $l.5a i SPECIMENS FOR S-INCH POTS, $6.00 per 12. ^Bl^^aonis Mention Florlsta' Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from FRAMPF .. Roman Hyacinths, Narcissus, lAPAM -. Lilium Longiflorum, all sizes. I r%/%ll\/l- Freesias, etc. tJ/^r^lH Crop short. HOLLAND - "''"locus', e^tc."'''' """''''"'• CHINA -- Chinese Secred Lihes. On hand : — Extra selected J,l\y of the Valley, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Arancarias. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by r. W. O. SCHMIT2. J&RSI&Y CITY, IN. J. Mention Floiiats' Review when yon write. eSIABUSiO I66G EMIL^STEFFEItS> )^^HUFACTU2i»0»( 50CC.W nsTErrENS. MosTErrcNSBRoai FLORISTSMWIRE ^^MMh SUPPLIES' Mention Florist.' Review when you write. MITGMirNGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOT W\rfR BOILERS, PIPLS WD IHIIVOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when you write. JANUARY 12, im. The Weekly Florists' Review. 173 QCO. WITTBOUD, Established 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136. Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. Grower and Importer of If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction n every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders tram parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top VARIETIES. ^^^^ Areca Lutescens 5-in. 6-in. 8-in. Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. »-in. " Forsteriana 6-in. Latania Borbonica 4-in. 6-in. 8-in. 9-in. Phoenix reclinata 5-in. " canartensis 6-in. 7-in. If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. FERNS. }t to top of tallest leaf. Height Char. , PRICE- -, Inches. Leaves. Each. Doz. 22-2tS 6-10 $0.50 $ 5.00 24-28 8-10 .75 9.00 40-50 15-20 2.50 30.00 10-14 4- 6 .26 2.50 24-26 5- 7 1.50 18.00 36-40 4-6 2.50 80.00 82-36 3- 5 1.25 15.00 14-16 2- 3 .25 8.00 20-24 5- 6 .75 9.00 24-30 5-6 1.50 18.00 34-36 7-8 2.50 80.00 18-20 4- 5 .50 5.00 22-26 5-6 .75 9.00 26-30 8-10 1.00 12.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 " 7 " " " 2.00 •' " 8 " " " 3.50 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 3 " " 4 " " Dracaena frsigrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots Pandanus utilis, " " " 5 ''^ Veitchii, " " " 7 .. Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 8-in. pots 4 " Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 " 5 .50 .50 .50 2.00 Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. Martensii, " 4 " . Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Varieties. Size Pot. Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. Doz. 8.00 Per 100 25.00 Adiantum cuneatum . . . . . . 2-in. $0.50 $4.00 exaltata 4-in. 1.60 12.00 ii hi ... 3-in. 1.00 8.00 " 6-ln. 2.00 16.00 '* '* ... 5-in. 2.00 16.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 Cyrtomium falcatum.. ... 8-in. 1.00 8.00 $2.50 each. Lomariagibba ... 8-in. 1.00 8.00 " Philipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 12.00 ... 4-in. 1.50 12.00 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 4.00 Nephrolepis pectinata. . . 4-in. 1.50 12.10 serrulata 2-in. .50 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.5Ueach. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering same at $4.00 per 100 yards. Mention The Review when you write. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings of the following ) Per Per varieties are NOW READY: J 100. 1,000. Gold Nugget, yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 5.00 40.00 Mrs. las. Dean, light pink 6.00 .50.00 Argyle, dark pink .5.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances Joost, pink 5.C0 40.00 Flora Hill, white 3.00 20.00 Evelina, white 4.00 30.00 New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Bon Ton, scarlet 6.00 .50.00 i no. Young, white 5.00 40.00 ubilee, scarlet 3.00 25.00 '.ictor,pink 3.00 20.00 Armazindy. variegated 3.00 20.00 Daybreak, light pink 2.50 20.00 Catalogue ready February 1st, Highest quality of Cuttings, well rooted. Chicago Carnation Co. Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Head what some of our best growers say concerning it. Queens. N. Y., Feb. 16, iSq?. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Support and am free to say that I consider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily ap- plied, and I think will prove very durable, and you cer- tainly deserve i^eat credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C.W.Ward. Other testimonials will app^r weekly. Write for prices. THE JVJODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when Tvriting advertisers. NEW CARNATION Gov.Griggs SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 in., flowers similar in color to Da)[break, but much brighter, edge beau- tifullv fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having oeen grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered February 1st, 1899. Price $7S.OO per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, f 10.00 per 100, $I.SO per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A personal inspection invited. Joseph Towell, NURSERIES. PATERSON, Ni Ji Mention Fiorlete' Review when you writ» Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Pandanus Veitchii. Strong Stock. Pedestal grown ) ti nt\ c six-inch pots ) **.00each. Also all the larger commercial sizes. Write for (|uotations. Jolin Welsh Young, • eermantown, Pa. UPSAL STATION PENNA R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, KSBBACEOUB PEKEWZAZiS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pseonies, Pyretbrums, Poppies, etc Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading cstaolishco ia84. ^lew England Nurservnan. READING. MASS. Mention Floriete' Review when yoa write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, 95.00. Bend in yonr order now. Florists* Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. 174 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ JANUARY 12, 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co..l75 A met lean Rose Co. 16»-170 Amling, E. C 163 Baker, W.l 168 Bassett & Washburn. 164-169 Bell, W. T. & Sons.. 166 Benthey &Co 165 Blanc&Co 172 Budlong, J. A 164 Buckbee.H.W 16fl Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 171 Chicago Carnation Co!^ 173 Chicago Wrecking Co 174 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 165 Cottage Gardens .... 171 Cut Flower Exchange 168 Danley.S. T 170 Davis, J. W 175 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 176 Dillon, J. L.. ....... .166 Domer, F. & Sons Co 171 Dreer. HA. ...... ..171 Ellis & Pollworth ...165 Ellison &Tesson.... 164 Erringer, J. W 174 Esler John G. Secy .176 F. & F. Nurseries... 167 Felthousen, J.E....171 Flower City Plant Food Co 175 Gibbons, H.W 174 Giblin& Co..... ....176 Greene & Underbill. .170 Hancock, Geo. & _^ Son 171 Heacock. Jos.. 171 Herr, Albert M 170 Herr!p. K 165 Hill.k.G.&Co 168 Hilmcrs, H 165 Hitchings&CcK...^^^^ Hoiton & Hunkel Co . 165 Hunt.E. H 168 Jackson, E. B 169 Jacobs, S. &Sons...l7B lewett, Z. K. &C0..173 Junction City Horal Co 171 Kasting, W. F. 168 Keenan's Seed Store.174 Kelsey, H. P 168 Kellogg, Geo. M 165 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 17o Kennicott Bros. Co. 165 Kraft Plant Tonic... 169 Kroeschell Bros. Co Kuehn, C.A Kuhl. Geo. A Lager & Hurrell . . . Lehman Bros Le Mars Greenhouses Livingston Seed Co Lockland Lumber Co LongD.B Lord & Bumbam Co Lynch, W. E Manning, J. W — Model Plant Stake Co Monmger, J. C Morris Floral Co, Co. Morrison, A Old Colony Nurseries Pennock, S. S Pierce, Butler & Pierce Pittsburg Cut Flowe Co Quaker City Machine Works Randall, A. L Reed & Keller Regan Pt'g House. Raid, Edw Reinberg Bros Rice, M. &Co .... Ricksecker, Chas . Roney Bros Rudolph, Max Rupp.J.F St. Louis Cut Flower Co Schmitz, F. W. O. Schultheis, A Siebrecht & Son . . Smith, N. & Son... Smith, W.C Soltau. C. & Co ... South Side Floral Co Steffens, E Thorburn,J.M.&Co Towell, Jos Vaughan, McKellar & winterson Vesey. W. J. Sec'y.. WabashRy Weber &SK>ns Weiland, M Wietor Bros Winter, S.B Wittbold, Geo Wors, C. W Young. John Welsh . Zeese & Co 76 64 71 65 74 70 69 63 .65 76 64 73 73 74 70 74 71 68 76 .68 76 64 67 74 08 64 .6/ .67 63 65 63 64 72 65 .68 70 68 65 71 72 71 73 67 70 71 63 72 66 64 73 64 73 74 MITCHELL, S. D. — Christmas trade was double that of last year, with more call for pot plants and ferns, es- pecially. MARION, IND.— Mr. Gunnar Tiel- man reports the best Christmas trade he ever had. His retail trade was three times that of last year. His stock was in excellent condition and in addition to what was retailed he shipped largely to Chicago, where good figures were obtained. unuxw ion .MERtllANDISt kIMT rGAiyANIZEDWIDE- ; 100 POUND D0LL5-3n0RT LENOTfl^ lRUN rROM 65 rCET UP. PMCt ^ PER ROLL IOOPOUfJD5»1.15. (MICAGO^,,- r.^' v«uriH.annsa AAUdE PRIC lC«Bttoo TIM IUt1«w wb«B yoa write. PRE 5: .-r--**^: A ^\ v^ ^«\^\W-A\\v. \:^U^. ,*.-«?- . Ev r Qy OHN Q) ^. ^Description ...THIS IS IT... Over 100,000 in XTse. s Lehman's g Wagon ~ Heaters Will keep your delivery wagons at a temperat ure that will prevent vour plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, no smell, no gas, no danger. Cost of OperatlnK less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable, inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. iruMAN BROS JAMES W. ERRINGER. iAHuVACTu?ijI« G*"**-*' Western Sales Aoeat. MANurACTOBtne. 297 Wabash Ave., CKIOAOO.ttt. 10 BONDSTREtT, NCWYORK. Mantlon The Review when yon writs. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nofsery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Florists' Review when you write. GOLD FISH and ^:'^!^... AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. Mention The Review when yoa write. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHiaGO '.'^ iOO UKDhlk'lidk'N ^1 5^ .^ I UK \l.O ;■ ■■ •: -: ■ ■■ V s , "' ANGUS MORRISON, 376 Kinooln Ave. CHICAGO. (ireeohoose PIPE and I I I I llllJO KSCRIPnON. Mention The Review when you write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""•AVVo'-'S:"'"*^ EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIHATES FREE. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot Welter Boilers. Pipes, tittiiu)>. Scad Four Cph-,, tj- Citalc'iuc ^"t* ^*-«ltil.!t in() Vpp.ir.ltnS Mention The Review when yoa writ*. .l^vii.'^vsM'.rtJuei: tijdkus JANUARY 12, 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 175 flOWERS URISH And Your Profits Increase. Walker's Plant Food Is a scientifically prepared fertilizer which every one of your customers should have and will want when you show it to them. 100% Profit for You. Send for free literature and price llsta. FLOWLR CITY PUNT FOOD CO.. Rochester, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. />REEN HOUSE Thermostats Will save you money and warn you of sudden changes in the temperature as they can be adjusted without changing to ring when temperature is too high or too low. Thermostats $3.00, or complete with bell, battery and wire, $5.00, J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, III. Mention The Review when you write. gUBSCRIBERS... WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING Jadoo Fibre ^ and Jadoo Liquid • Here are some that the leading GROWERS AND FLORISTS have already found out : You can use pots two sizes smaller. You can ship your plants without pots. Every seed will germinate. Every cutting will root. Root action will be stronger. Flowering will be more profuse. Foliage will be better in color. Transplanting required only half as often. No check after transplanting. Will confer a favor by sending us a cor- rect list of the names and addresses of the florists in their city or town. Florists' Publishing Co., 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. CAN YOU AFFORD TO GROW PLANTS WITHOUT JADOO FIBRE OR JADOO LIQUID? Bend for our new oatalogne. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. For sale by AImJm PBOMIVEirT Seedsmen and Dealers. Mention The R«v|«w when you write. Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.00. Send in yotu' order now. , •• Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 CAXTON BUILDING. CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. !£.- ''tk-'fr^ ':■■ '.jL\.it^^\ ^<»»-^.y ^^^Ji.-. --^.> Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottomt. Bulb Pant and Azalea Poto for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Detroit, Mioh. Mention Flortats' Review when 70a write. v--^ St EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE C< VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when 70a write. High Grade BOILERS Get our Eor GREENHOUSES. Catalogrue. •^ STUm AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Lord &, Burnham Co. 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The grate of the "SPENCE" HOT WATER HEATER is so constructed that ashes and klinkers are removed from the base of the fire without carrying burning coals with them — one of the Spence's advantages. PIBRCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE-NEW YORK-BOSTON. KELLOaa-nACKAY-CAHERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET,' CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. piiiiiuiijiiiiijiini!iiaiiiiiii'iiiBiiiiiiiiiH;!iiB:iiiiii;in^^ I Now in Course of Preparation... Write for " Spence " Book. Pillllilli|IHIIillBllliailllBilliai|IBlllB| ^V '" "' w ^^"^jT^m I I The riorlsts' Manual... By WM. 6GOTT Price. ^5.00 Send in your order now. I FLORISTS' Publishing Company IhI! '■11' 520-535 Caxton BIdg.. CHICAGO. ■isiiiiiiiii!iiiniiaii!iiBiiiiiBii:iiai!iiiBii;iiiiii;iiBiiiiiiHiiiiinii>iiii ir^ WILL tell you just* ■ what you want to know — in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arrang- ed alphabetically, so that referetice may be quick and easy. m It will be a whole library ^ in itself. || I I I I *Aa aAa ^Mm uMm ^Mm ^Mm mMm ^M^Wt '♦' '♦' 'JL' 'IL' 'JL' 'JL' 'JL' ^4.'m iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiini'iiiiipiiniiiiiBiiinfl GLA88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator 6ULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. '^ Manufactured J, Jjcgbs & SORS, S'ffi^ctVoW.ufhTtt, WHITE LEAD. PUTTY, Etc , AT WHOLESALE Y. SASH ^.*(.\\'- ■ HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS I'lPlS, IIIIINGS WD MSIU MING MM>aR\1IS Send Four Cents f;jr Catalogue, . . . (.UUMIOISI l{l lll)l\f» Mention The Review when yon write. ,^zJ.:xL ">T.. COPVRiaHT, 1899, 8Y rL.ORI8T8' PUBUISniING GO., 520-83S Gaxton Bulldlnft, GtllGAGO. VoLffl. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY t% J8?9. No/60. CARNATION JUBILEE. The illustration is from a photo- graph taken Dec. 16, 1898, and shows a house of carnation jubilee as grown at H. W. Buckbee's, Rockford, 111. Cuttings for these plants were put into sand in February of the same year. They were potted into 2%-inch pots in March and placed in a green- house near the glass in a temperature of 45 degrees at night. The young plants made a strong, heavy growth and were induced to branch after be- ing topped once. The latter part of April they were planted into the open ground, receiving a weekly cultivating with a Gem cultivator. Aside from this and keeping the ground clear of weeds, they were gone over and topped every two weeks until Aug. 15. About Sept. 1st they were taken up and planted in the house, using a fair- ly heavy sod soil to which was added one-fourth well rotted manure. The plants began flowering early in Oc- tober and have been blooming steadily ever since, aiid were in full crop for the holidays, realizing $8.00 per hun- dred wholesale during this time. Jubilee certainly may be classed among the "money making" carna- tions. We have. been growing it for the past three years and believe it to be one of the best varieties ever in- troduced. Mr. John Hartje, the raiser, as well as Mr. E. G. Hill, the intro- ducer, should be given great credit for having originated and disseminated so grand a variety. S. A. BAUR. Howe of Jubilee Gtraations at H, V, Bwckb^'s, Rockford, 111. :.s^iiiii,-Silib^i,L:dit.^^ , ,'., V. ' ^_ , . ,. , . ., ^,,;- ■•\[i'<^'\0zL., i^it.,:::,ciJfi/ai,JiL^,tiit&:-:t:>lUit'ii, 178 The Weekly Florists' Review^ JAI>IUARY 19, 1899; CARNATION NOTES. Cuttings. In my last notes I have been show- ing the advantages of the separation of the culture for cuttings only from the general culture for flowers. Se- lected plants for that purpose should be given the benefit of the invigorat- ing autumn field culture as long as possible, but without subjecting them to any hard frost; so the first half of October will be the best time to house them. Select a roomy house with good ventilation and prepare the benches the same as for growing flowers; in fact, the whole .culture should be the same, with the exception that the plants can be planted closer, so that plant will touch plant with the points of the leaves each way. There is hardly any danger of them crowding each other, as all the new growth will bo cuttings, and taken as soon as strong enough. At this time of the season, when cooler weather prevails, the ordeal o£ transplanting is less se- vere; the plants will recuperate quick- ly and start growing vigorously. All flower buds that appear should be re- moved as tioon as noticed, or any shoots indicating a flower bud be topped; this will cause the part of the shoot left to break again quickly. Observe the same care in watering; keep them dry over head, and apply the water between the plants. Venti- late freely; keep the night tempera- ture from 50 to 55 degrees as the high- est. See that the plants have enough nourishment in the form of a mulch with manure or liquid manure. In short, give them the same care as you would a bench where you expect to grow the best high grade flowers. Here also you have the best chance to eradi- cate rust or other fungous diseases; the plants are open and accessible to work about them. When the desired time has arrived to make cuttings, which under favor- able circumstances can be as early as the middle of November, take the shoots that are strong enough to make a good cutting and leave a stump on the plant with two or more joints. Break the cutting out of the shoot over your thumb, but take absolutely no more than what belongs to the desired size of the cutting, and be careful to leave the stump intact with all the leaves"'du. This stump will soon break agaijs and furnish in time more cuttings as V'^pod as the flrst one. It is policy in the fore part of the season not to take too many at a time, but go over the plants often and take only the largest in the way mentioned, to prevent any severe check, and to increase the number of first class cut- tings. With the later pickings the cuttings may be taken with a heel the same as they are taken from a fiower stem. By February 15 to March 1 such plants will have furnished their quantity of cuttings, and the plants can be thrown out to make room for something else. It makes an excellent place for the rooted cuttings planted in flats or pots, awaiting shipment, or the time to be planted in the field. Some will say this is taking cuttings from exhausted plants. This is by no means the case, so long as the cut- tings are judiciously taken. In Feb- ruary, when most cuttings are wanted, and a clean sweep is made, the plants will certainly be exhausted, and when the then nearly leafless plants are re- tained for further use, can only fur- nish an inferior article; but those taken while the plant is in the stage of a vigorous onward growth, bent on extending in size, are to my belief superior to those taken from a flower stem where all the energy is monopo- lized to perfect the flower. FRED. DORNER. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. The Philadelphia Meeting. Arrangements have been made for the accommodation of members and their friends at the Lafayette Hotel for $1 and $1.50 per day on the Euro- pean plan. The Lafayette is conve- nient to the meeting place and hall and it is desired by the managers that they know how many to expect at the latest one week in advance of the meeting. Members or others desiring to stop at this hotel should notify me not later than February 7th, or they can, if they so desire, write to the hotel direct, and secure the rates given by stating that they will attend the meeting of the society. Communications regarding space in the exhibition hall should be address- ed to Geo. C. Watson, Juniper and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, Pa. En- tries should be made with me as soon as possible to avoid the confusion of the opening day of the exhibition and possible errors resulting therefrom. The meeting promises to be a big one, the show a bigger one, and every live carnation grower should arrange his affairs now so that he can attend. ALBERT M. HERR, Secy. Lancaster, Pa, CARNATION SANDUSKY. ' This is a new striped carnation and it is certainly a very handsome flower, that should find a place among the fancy sorts. It originated with Mr. W. E. Hall, Clyde, O., who is now in- troducing it. An illustration of a bench of plants in bloom and of an individual flower appears in Mr. Hall's adv. in this issue. We were very favorably, impressed with the flowers sent us, which were very 'large, with perfect calyx and borne on good, stout stems. The color is white, very heavily pencilled with carmine. NOW is a good time to renew your subscription for another year, if you have not already attended to it. GERANIUMS. There are but few flowering plants that seem to succeed generally in our trying American climate as bedding plants, and among these the geranium and canna are by far the most promi- nently used; their universal success under almost all normal conditions amply proves their value and fitness for that purpose. Where a dwarf plant and brilliant color effects are desired nothing can equal the geranium. The 'scarlets, crimsons, carmines, maroons, pinks and salmons which enrich the scale of color in the geranium, are not sur- passed, and we may say scarcely . equaled in any other class of plants, whether annual or perennial, and their unequaled perpetual blooming during almost the entire year places the zonale family far in the ascend- ency for bedding purposes. Such marked improvements in size of bloom and truss, compactness of habit and vigorous growth, freedom of blooming as well as intense purity and brilliancy of color, have been made during the past ten years as to enhance the intrinsic, value of the ge- ranium to a considerable degree, and those growers who have contentedly sat down with a list of varieties se- lected ten years since are certainly missing business opportunities by not keeping pace with the swiftly advanc- ing improvements and laying plans to renovate and keep their stocks up to date. Many a customer who complains of being tired of exactly the same bed of General Grant each year, would be captivated by the immense flower, grand truss and splendid habit of Al- phonse Riccard, the soft, exquisite shadings of Mme. Jaulin, the pure, rich pink of Francis Perkins, the deep rich marooH and compact habit of Phono- graph, the intense orange scarlet of Raspail Improved, or the peculiar ef- fects of some of the Aureole section. How often do we see in some cities as well as parks almost ceaseless beds of Grant or Nutt or Poitevine without a bit of relief. How much more satis- factory would it be if there could be more variation, more contrast, more to interest one than a succession of brilliant patches of the same color, the details of which are identical. I have found people generally mani- festing the greatest interest in our fields and houses of geraniums where the greatest number of varieties were in bloom, and if dealers in bedding plants who come in contact with the retail buyer would take the trouble to impress upon them the desirability of avoiding a stereotyped effect in plant- ing and in having something different instead of exactly the same as their neighbors, a real benefit to all parties concerned would accrue. All varieties do not do equally well as bedders, and for this reason the ge- ranium should be definitely divided in three classes at least, and for better L "^-^ ../-^ ■««»,-.y.--f^,.'>-. ;^:v'Ji.ti>a..i...I^^.«* rt K- -rr:- -■ , t - :. .;.»-' :•■ , ci.-' 5;:> r^rv. : JANUAltY 19, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* J 79 Bench of Bruant Geraniums as grown at the Cottage Gardens. convenience several other classes may be added. The bedding class will interest flor- ists first. of all, as their sale is far greater than for the purpose of pot culture for conservatory decoration. The bedders should be also divided into sub-classes, as follows: THE BRUANT SECTION, distin- guished by very large individual flor- ets and trusses, bloom generally semi- double or single, dwarf or semi-dwarf spreading habits, with very large, heavy, deeply-zoned foliage that stands the exigencies of the American climate better than almost any other class, and are withal very free in bloom. Many of the best bedders now in use belong to this section, conspicuous ex- amples being Alphonse Riccard, Mme. Jaulin, Beaute Poitevine, Dble. Grant, or Heteranthe. J. J. Harrison, Griffith, Mme. Landry, Countess de Harcourt, Countess de Castries, Thos. Meehan among the semi-doubles, and H. Dau- thenay, Mme. de la Roux, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mme. Ch. Molin and others among the singles. DOUBLE AND SINGLE BEDDING SECTION, distinguished usually by large, compact, spherical trusses of quite double flowers, which are usual- ly freely produced. The desirable hab- its are compact and dwarf to semi- dwarf. Foliage is medium in size and some varieties are more or less zoned. They are good growers, free bloomers, stand our climate well; but usually are not so hardy as the .Bruant section. Conspicuous examples of this type are S. A. Nutt, Gloire de France, Grand Chancellor, La Favorite, Mrs. Francis Perkins among doubles, and Single Grant, Kate Schultz, Rev. Atkinson, Gettysburgh. James Kellway and Granville among singles. The French hybridizers have pro- duced an entirely distinct and novel section, which has been termed THE AUREOLE SECTION. Distinguished by white grounds, heavily bordered with various shades of pink, carmine, scarlet and crimson, veined, maculated and dotted or splashed with various modifications of the marginal color. This beautiful section, of which Souv. de Mirande was the first example, has been rapidly developed during the past six years and now boasts of a very re- spectable list of many colors in both single and double varieties. Conspicu- ous sorts are Souv. de Mirande, Mme. Hoste, Mme. Bruant, Fleur Poitevine, among singles, and Triumph de Nan- cy, Surprise, Hubert Charron, Mme. Goyeux, Henri de Parville, among doubles. Some of these varieties have proved magnificent bedders, c-^h as Camille Bernardine, Mme. Bruant, Fleur Poite- vine. and all are especially desirable for pot culture. Th« section furnishes us the most novel and striking combi- nations of color schemes and color contrasts of any known flowering plants and are worthy of the florists' most careful study. A beautiful sub-class is the PICO- TEE Section, distinguished by white or rose white grounds, with a distinct, narrow, clear, marginal band of pink, carmine or rose. The ENGLISH ROUND FLOWERED SECTION represents the highest de- M^;tMa,B>iiijjii^ ■' ii^^-^^rfraii'iVa1fcifiiiat»i'"ililMiMiTiiiii&tt>iMi'rtl*'-^^''^'^ '•'--■'i^ii^^-i-t.. .\~.i,i-.ii. j. -.v. m::^ .-»-. v/j^ .t-i.>v.!r-.U..... fVC.iL.l_ .' ,.>!.Mr.f4'Jf<;. II --■iV i"iiiiiiy'iri-tiiari'iliiiMiitffl ' :l(i!JI'-'.?i^7?'!-,r'"?'I^V*' ■V" t*^ «^ < i^ The Weekly Fbrists' Review* JANUARY 19, 1899. velopment of the single geraniums. Tliey are remarliable for tlieir im- mense liighly colored florets, 2^ to 2% inches in diameter, and sometimes a 3-inch bloom is seen. These huge florets are quite circular in form and of great substance, and borne in fine shaped trusses held from 6 to 12 or more inches above the dwarf compact plants. The foliage is usually large, sometimes deeply zoned. Habit very compact, dwarf and neat. This sec- tion is especially valuable for pot cul- ture and conservatory decoration, as they can be grown to magnificent spec- imens and their huge strikingly col- ored blooms of every hue are unsur- passed for this purpose, and for win- dow box or terrace work in protected situations. They do not stand full ex- posure to the elements of our climate as well as the other sections, and are not so successfully used in all situa- tions. This section should not be neg- lected by the* florist, as a couple of hundred well grown plants among his general stock will be sure to sell to lovers of flowers who buy single plants or in small quantities. Conspicuous examples of this sec- tion are John Forbes, Gertrude Pear- son, Olivia, Mark Twain, Dr. Rothera,i Midsummer, Ian McLaren, etc. The cut is from a photograph of a bench of one of the Bruant section, which shows how prolific in bloom this section is. It illustrates also how our geraniums are grown under glass for propagating, which system enables us to have wood in the proper condi- tion for rooting at all seasons. Queens, N. Y. C. W. WARD. Lily of the Valley. Large retailers who have a range of glass at their back (sometimes only a burden on their back), grow their owp. valley, but the majority of our florists, big and little, buy of the com- mission man who is supplied by the specialist. The specialist has his ar- rangements perfectly adapted for the purpose and whose daily cut every day in the year is in the thousands and perhaps tens of thousands. Yet there are some of us country florists who from November till May can grow our wants in that line more profltably than we can purchase, and by putting in a few hundred about twice a week we are never without a supply, and if fortunate to want an extra quantity they are easily procured. Large grow- ers who can put in several thousand in one batch place them in 5 or 6 inches of sand in which there is a strong bottom heat anu a very moder- ate top heat. As the season of natural flowering time approaches less bottom heat is needed. For those who have such conditions existing in part of their establishment no better plan can be followed, but few of us have. For those who force only flve hundred to a thousand a week, forcing them in boxes or flats will be found the best if not the cheapest plan. The forced valley makes little or no active root growth from the time the pip is placed into heat till the flower is fully de- veloped, yet these apparent dormant roots exercise a function without a doubt and should not be cut off too short. The boxes can be of any con- venient size as they have several moves. I prefer not larger than 15 inches square and not less than 5 inches deep. When valley was first forced years ago all sorts of material was pro- nounced the thing; Sphagnum moss, crushed coke, sand and charcoal and various other materials. Really it mat- ters not as nothing but moisture is needed and the lightest and best med- ium for supplying that to the roots is all that is wanted. Pure sand is all right, but I like for box culture a mix- ture of sand and sifted Jadoo, half and half; the Jadoo holds the moisture and is light to handle. Don't think this is an expensive mixture as the same ma- terial can be used over and over again. I believe in the pips or crowns being covered to their tips with sphagnum for it keeps an even moisture round them. It is easy to force out the flower with a violent heat but another thing to get a good development of leaf and flower bud and have the top bells expand before the lower have shriveled up. When first boxed they can b^ placed on a run of hot water pipes, pipes that are hot or steam pipes beneath a bench. In two weeks re- move to a position where there Is less heat and a cooler house, still on or above some pipes. In another week the flowers will be about all de- veloped and they can then be placed on a bench in a light temperature of 50 degrees but never let the sun shine on them or be exposed to a draft, such as an open door. When fully out there is no better way of keeping the spikes than cutting and tying in small bunches and keeping In water in a cool, moist cellar. I meant to say that the boxes should not be placed di- rectly on the pipes but raised a few inches by some strips. A good water- ing morning and evening is not too much for the first two weeks and after color shows once a day. Never wet the bells after they are showing color. My readers may think this is a fussy and elaborate method of culture of this sweet little flower so universally miscalled a lily, but on good authority I am informed that the largest grower for the London market, some 7,000,000 pips annually, still forces them the year round in boxes and the uniform suc- cess and extraordinary quality of flow- ers Is not questioned. Hydrangeas. Plants that were shifted and started into growth end of November are now showing flower buds. They will be in good time for Easter but none too soon as they are all the better for a few days In a cooler house before selling time. If any plant appreciates liquid manure it is the hydrangea and as they develop their buds It can be grown with good results twice a week. They are the most voracious of feed- ers; \yz pounds nitrate of soda, 1 peck sheep manure, or double the quantity from the cow stable, either in 50 gallons of water would be a good meal and to alternate them would be a change of diet. Hydrangeas that you want for May sales should be either in a cold frame where little frost touches them or under a bench In a cool house with little water, as you want them to be as dormant as possible. Bougainvillea Sanderiana. I once said plant this handsome plant out in the summer time, lift before frost, keep in cool house for two months and then put into a tem- perature of 60 degrees at night and they would flower in April. I heard some criticism on this treatment from a most worthy man and expert grower, but notwithstanding this I pursued the same course last spring with a lot of young plants and they are now bushy plants 15 to 18 inches across and showing flower on every shoot. This is hardly a seasonable hint, yet If you have any put them Into a brisk heat at once and they will start to grow and flower. This is a good time to root cuttings of this plant. When you can root a coleus you can root bougain- villea, only It takes 5 or 6 weeks before they are ready to pot off. Although these spring-struck plants make a good growth If planted out, I like best to plunge them outside In 4-Inch pots the first summer. Winter them In any old place the following winter, then JANUAllY 19, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* \z\ cut them back and plant out in May and the following winter you have fine bushy plants. Violets. A very interesting article appeared In last week's Review on tne violet. There is to me no doubt that the genu- ine runner is to be preferred to the division of the old plant. I have a house 04 plants which represents both methods and those from the runners taken off in February are much the best. I mention this now because no good strong runners should be pulled off and thrown away after this date. It is not necessary to put them in the sand of the propagating bench as you do carnations, but place them at once into flats of light soil, 2^ or 3 inches deep and keep cool and shaded till they are rooted, when of course a light house and low temperature is the place till a cold frame will take care of them. Weather. I have thought it worth while to think seriously about the dates and climate of this year as compared with that of last year. Often the value of our crops depends greatly on the right or wrong time we have them for sale. EJaster is not the only week that plants sell, but no one will question that many crops grown for that date would not be worth oue-fourth the price if not salable at that time. The spring of '98 was the most remarkable in the memory of "the oldest inhabi- tant." Those older than myself have lost their memory. About March the first spring virtually set in and al- though croakers and wise ones said, "Oh, we will suffer for this," we never did, March was a sunny, warm, frostless month and although we had a few sharp frosts in April it was no more winter. Is it likely we will soon see that again? I think not and those who only reckon on last yeaj's experience and results and forget what normal northern March is like, and that Easter is this year very early (April 2), had better think it over at once. WILLIAM SCOTT. ROSE NOTES. As the days grow longer, with the addition of brief intervals of sun- shine, we begin to notice a renewed activity in the growth of our roses. What a wonderful change a few days of sunshine can make in the appear- ance of a rose house! Bottom shoots are making their appearance in all parts of the house, and what is more cheery to the heart of the grower than to see these strong canes spring up like mushrooms during the night and in seemingly very few days attain the height of 3 to 5 feet? Now if you want extra fine flowers and can get a sufficient price for them it may be well to disbud these shoots to a single flower, otherwise it might be best to break out the center bud and leave three or four shoots to di- vide the sap among them, which means many flowers of more than good average quality. Which will pay the best in the end is a question for you to decide. If this bright weather keeps up we may soon get in shape for giving the roses a weekly application of manure water. Those who are fortunate enough to possess an elevated tank connected with the water pipes for the purpose of applying manure water certainly have reason to congratulate themselves in having eliminated the worst features of an otherwise toil- some and disagreeable undertaking. When these modern improvements are lacking we will have to depend on the old method of placing barrels in con- venient parts of the house and with the use of a "Kinney suction pump," a simple device which you screw on the water faucet, and with the aid of two pieces of hoee we are ready for the work (directions, etc., are supplied with each pump). Every florist should be in possession of one of these labor saving devices the cost of which will be saved in one application. One of the best and safest fertilizers to begin with will be a dose of soot water. Take % bushel of soot, put it into a bag, tie a weight to it so as to keep it under water and place it in the barrel, fill the barrel with water and let it remain for a few days, when it will be ready for use. This will do to apply one-fourth strength as a starter, and may be followed with applications of animal manure in liquid form about once a week or ten days, always bearing in mind not to get it too strong. Weak applications given regularly are always safest and best. Should we have a prolonged spell of dark weather it will be ad- visable to wait for bright weather be- fore applying, as the plants would not be able to assimilate it, and what was intended as a benefit might prove a great injury to the welfare of your stock. S. A. B. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPORTS. The catalogues will soon be on hand with the usual list of new varieties, which are, however, hardly so numer- ous as usual. Several of the new sports will be much more useful to the grow- er for exhibition than the commercial man, notably G. I. Warren, a pale yel- low sport from Madame Carnot, and the white lora, Mrs. F. A. Constable. Warren is distinct from Mrs. W. Mease, another sport from Camot, but the difference is slight. The flowers of Carnot and all its sports are superb, but most unfortunately are rather soft, and on that account cannot be handled by the purely commercial grower as much as their merits would otherwise deserve. A pink sport from Carnot is noted in Europe this year, but we are not likely to see it in America before the fall exhibitions. The Carnots are vig- orous growers and must not be plant- ed too closely, or a long neck will re- sult. Mrs. F. A. Constable makes a bad shipper, as does its parent, on ac- count of the peculiar whorled petals which interlace and damage each oth- er if the flowers are not packed separ- ately. Outside of this peculiarity, however, Mra Constable is a splendid, variety, habit and foliage being very satisfactory. Several growers claim to have yel- low sports from Mayflower. One that I saw was perhaps rather pale, but that is nearly always the result when a white sports to yellow, as, for in- stance, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Yellow Monarch, G. J. Warren, and a recent yellow sport from Niveus, Pride of Ryecroft, another European variety. Sports are much more common in Eu- rope than they are here, for the simple reason that many more plants are grown for decorative work and are not disbudded to any great ex- tent. VIvIand-Morel has two new sports that I have not yet seen, which are Mrs. I. Ritson, a pure white form, and Lady Hanham, a combination of sev- eral colors. Truly, Morel Keeps up its magniflcent reputation. Sports have been unusually numer- ous in America the past year, though why this is so, and, in fact, why or how they appear at all, is more or less a sealed book. Nature has her own way of doing things. Even the human family at times develops "sports," the "dead game" sport being possibly the best known break from conventional lines and entirely dis- 1 ^^■.•iJ'Xt ^ItufU^ dt Ai^ . J!\ ^A^ .- ^T iiiT r -h^iifr^i«fi iLt^- iJilfif^iT i ■' *"-• " *- iSmi k>P^\^ 'm ■ :-• -■ .. ^.-. _.\>,.o 1.^^,jUj^ A^ r^^^-^^^JAj^^ia. vf^''' '■ »*^"i'>'^¥^^^^ f.-v' .. * '■ I ""Vv JANUARY 19. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 183 HOW INVOICES SHOULD BE MADE OUT. Invoice of Bulbs sold (or consigned) by to 15 cases marked X, numbered I to 15. (li u tj "o a . o O M 2 ^.U 1-5 1503 6-8 1300 »-ll 1375 12 1550 13 1725 14 2000 500 15 750 •• 1000 Variety and Color. White Roman Hyacinths li «i Narcissus Grandiflora Narcissus Totus Albus... Pink Roman Hyacinths.. Narcissus Campernelle. . . Narcissus Trumpet Major » be 8 o> ZBQ zS >o. 750 1 100 50 $50.C0 300 : 3 90 80 65.00 510 100 52.00 500 \\ 90 50 40.00 600 U 90 60 38.00 100 100 85.00 500 ' 2 100 50 46.00 150 1 1 100 50 55.00 500 5 100 34.00 800 6 50 29.00 900 3 100 82.00 800 3 100 36.00 800 3 100 87.50 500 5 100 40.00 100 1 100 39.00 600 3 200 4.50 2000 20 100 5.00 500 10 5J 17.00 100 5 100 7.50 25J 2 250 8.00 250 4 250 5.50 750 i? 200 150 5.00 400 4 100 9.00 300 2 150 18.00 200 2 100 14.00 1000 4 250 4.50 2UU0 4 50) 5.50 500 2 2.V) 10.00 2000 2 1000 600 3000 5 600 4.50 «000 4 500 5.00 2000 4 500 6.00 o H Invoice of 56 cases of Azaleas sold (or consigned) to by 56 cases marked U. S. A.» I to 56. Variety. >. 4^ ., .,-. °s a o a s zu Ot 1 100 2 90 8 75 4 50 5 50 6 100 7 100 8 IOj 9 100 10 100 Mme. Van der Cruyssen " " specimen plants, Deutsche Perle Pontic urn named, 10 to 15 buds 15 to 20 " Mollis mixed. 10 to 15 buds 15to20 " i;S« Size, Inch Valu per 1 tranc 8-10 150 U-12 180 12-14 " 200 14-16 350 18-24 600 14-16 350 125 150 125 150 n o H pets and Paper Whites, $2 and |3; Romans, $2 per 100; myosotis and stevia, 25 cents per bunch. News Items. W. W. Edgar, senior, the venerable father of our well known fern special- ist, W. W. Edgar, of Waverly, died at the residence of his son on Tuesday, the 10th inst., aged 82 years. The firm of Good & Waters, who have been acting as agents for the Crowl Fern Company, after a short but brilliant business career, have been obliged to close up. William McGeary, who has been doing a little retail business on Tre- mont street, has given it up. E. Sutermeaster, of Readville, brought in the first Von Sions of the season; they readily sold at $1 per dozen. Welch Broe. are handling some fine blooms of that beautiful white orchid, Dendrobium Formosum Grandiflorum, and also of other seasonable varieties, and are educating our New England retailers to appreciate the orchid as a cut flower. The exhibitions of carnation and other novelties which have been a feature of great interest to growers in this vicinity during the last two years, having been held in the large selling room of the Boston Co-opera- tive Flower Growers' Association, and under the auspices of the N. E. Flor- ist, will this year be held under the auspices of the Growers' Association, on Saturday, February 25. Mr. Wm. Nicholson, of Framlngham, president of the American Carnation Society, Wm. C. Stickel, of No. Cambridge, president of the Market Association, and Wm. S. Phelps, of Cohasset, are the committee who have charge of the arrangements. The Breck Cup and the Ward Cup will again be com- peted for, and the association will either give prizes or certificates of merit to winning exhibitors. P. NEV YORK. The Market. Each case to be marked with the name of the country from whence shipped: as Belgium. Prices and business remain about the same as quoted last week. Spring flowers, that is to say, jonquils, tulips, narcissus and such flowers, are becom- ing prominent in the market; there is an abundance of poor Scotts, yet they bring a good price, and many of the special grades of carnations have the appearance of a long acquaintance with either icebox or cellar in country or town. Beauties remain scarce; that Is, the special grades, and It's beyond com- prehension how the growers spoil so many of them In packing. We know very poor lights are used whilst pack- ing in the early morning, and also that either very cheap labor or over- worked men are employed to do this work. If the growers would only stop to consider the value of a fine Beauty and how very easy It Is to damage It ^-■^i^ «^afc-:L^^i.»j ■■.-..- : ■ ,>^^.._.^ ...w.^u-w-.--- ■.^■: '^-■■, Trrtiyij-jfr-'— ' — ■>--"»Aa.-^--^^'i^^i^>-v .^..-.-^ ,:■■.:., .^-m... ^.■.. . --■ -■•■■'--■- ff.irhViriiiiii'illii'AjiJaiiiiiliiiififfailiMi^ rt:™'."'"' 184 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 19, 1899, t more care would be used in their ship- ment Harrisiis are becoming scarce again and at present bring |2.50 per dozen. These lilies are like the "coming events which cast their shadows be- fore." Lilies promise to be very poor and high priced this Easter. There is a vast amount of disease reported, not alone among Harrmlis, but also among longiflorums. We have lots of flowers to talk about, but prefer to discuss them in the Retail Florists' Column next week. What concerns the iiorlsts of every degree and Krade in New York at the present is the influence of the swind- ling Greek. The case of the alleged fraudulent transfer of the Giatris bus- iness, with its barefaced and shame- less trickeries, should be a warning to all. Cannot something be done to pro- tect the hard-worked grower and wholesaler — ^yes, honest retailer, too — against these foreign swindlers who undersell everybody in the day time in order that they may have gambling money at night? Will American flor- ists ever wake up? Bowling. The New York Florists' Bowling Club had one of their largest and most enthusiastic gatherings at the alleys Monday evening, January 17. It seems that the most stormy nights bring out the greatest crowds. It ap- pears, too, that the jollier or more enthusiastic the crowd, the smaller the scores are, but no one regrets this, for florists, as a rule, have very little of the fun of life, and what do high scores amount to if there is a thor- ough enjoyment in these accumula- tions of pleasant hours? The average scores on this occasion were: Hafner 130 Burns 150 Penman 112 CVMara 167 Doran 130 Relclcert 98 Traendly 112 Langr 162 Leuly IflO Prlcken 12« Schenck 162 Outtman 117 Dent 160 Donlan 97 The club decided to issue a chal- lenge to the Flatbush Florists' Bowl- ing Club, to play a set of three games on the afternoon of February 13. This will be the date of the next meeting of the Florists' Club, and it is reason- ably expected that everybody who Is anybody will be there. The next we look for is a grand tournament among all the societies around here, or at least a brush with the Philadelphians. IVERA. ST. LOUIS. The Florist Qub. The regular monthly meeting of the Florist Club took place Thursday aft- ernoon, January 12, with eighteen members present, President Sanders in the chair, and proved a very Inter- esting one. After the usual business was transacted the application for membership of J. F. Windt was read for the flrst time. At this meeting the club had the giving of a scholarship to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Mr. Rudolph J. Mohr, late of Omaha and a member of the club, made applica- tion for the same. By unanimous vote of the club Mr. Mohr was given the scholarship. Mr. Carew Sanders an- nounced that a World's Fair would be held in our city in 1903-4 and that the club should draw up a set of resolu- tions endorsing same, and invite the S. A. F. to meet In our city in 1903. The chair then appointed a committee of three to draw up resolutions, con- sisting of Carew Sanders, E. H. Michel and John W. Kunz. The merits of the new carnation Evanston and a new white seedling No. 2 by H. G. Ude were looked into. The committee re- ported the carnation Evanston a sport from Tidal Wave, grown by M. Wei- land, of Evanston, 111., an improve- ment over Tidal Wave, possessing all its good qualities, a perfect calyx, full flower and good stem being particu- larly noteworthy. Seedling No. 2, white, grown by H. G. Ude, of Kirkwood, Mo.; perfect calyx, full flower, and appearance very promising and worthy of further trial. Mr. Ude is very much taken up with his seedling and expects great things from it. The committee on resolutions pre- sented the following resolutions re- garding the World's Fair, which were adopted by the club: Whereas, the St. Louis Florists' Club learns with pride and pleasure that our enterprising citizens and leaders In prog- ress have secured for our city the cele- bration of the one hundredth anniversary or centennial of the Liouislana Purchase, which Is to be comanemorated Iby the holding of an International Exposition or World's Fair In our city in the years 1903 and 1904; and as it Is to comprise not only of an exhlibltion of the developments of the arts and sciences, but especially of the industrial progress of our own territory and country, the manufacturing, the mineral and the commercial, and more than all these (because they feed us all), the Horticultural and Agricul- tural progrress and advancement not only In our own and acquired territory, but throu^rhout the world. Therefore, be It resolved, that the St. Louis Florists' Club pledgee itself by and through Its membership, now and to came, that they will use their 'Htmost endeavors and exertions to make the Horticultural and Floricultural features of said exposition as near and as much of a perfect success as it is within their I>ower and spe to do; not only by their own local efforts, tout they will endeavor to enlist the aid of the National "Society of American Florists" and any and all other clubs and kindred societies as well as individuals engaged In our own call- ing, throughout the length and breadth of the land, to co-operate with us and assist us in making this occasion the greatest and best exhibit of all Horticul- tural pt-oducta the West, and better etill, the whole country has ever seen. The question box was then opened, the question that brought out the most discussion being, "Shall we have a flower show this year?" Mr. E. H. Michel, who spoke on this question, said by all means to have a show, but on a smaller scale; do away with the charms of music and the elaborate program. To this the members would not agree. We had the greatest show of any city in the country, the finest place to hold one, a fine band, the finest programs, and we made thou- sands of friends. It's true we lost money, but only through bad weather^ which seems to have followed every show given last year. If we are going, to have a show this year, it must be as large, if not larger, in all respects than the last one, and with good weather we will make money and the- public will be with «s. The entertainment committee re- ported everything in good shape for the floral euchre Friday night, Janu- ary 20. All members present volun- teered to donate something, and those that were not present are expected to do the same. Tickets are in the hands of all members, and indications point to a successful entertainment. The treasurer's report showed the club to be healthy in a financial way. The meeting then adjourned to meet again on Thursday afternoon, Febru- ary 9, at 3 p. m. The Market. Trade the past week was better, with plenty of stock coming In. Really good stock brings a fair price. All kinds of white flowers sold well, with demand great. Funeral work has kept us' all busy the past week, excepting that one might say It's dull. Down, town the West End florists have had a few large weddings to furnish. Good Beauties are coming in better and in larger quantities, also a great many short stemmed ones that sell at from $2 to $4. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Carnots are selling at about the same price as last week — 15 to |7 for fairly good stock; seconds, $3 and $4; good Perles and Woottons, |4. Carnations are plentiful, with no white left over; price runs from $2 to $4; Scotts and Daybreak, $3 for the best. Bulb stuff Is moving well. Romans generally a glut at this time of the year and selling better than ever; also Paper Whites. Valley scarce at $4. HarrlsII and callas demand a good price. Harrisil $15 and callas $10 to Violets are very plentiful. Califor- nlas sold as low as 40 cents per 100, double 50 cents, and small single 25 cents. There are more violets grown this year than ever before, which is the cause of so many being dumped by the commission men just now. Smilax seems to be selling slow and^ every- body has plenty at from |10 to $12.50. Fred Foster has forsaken his whole- sale business and again ventured in the retail line. This time It's on the northeast corner of 8th and Olive, un- der the Chemical building. He Is again trying to undersell everybody In town. The Bowling Club had a great time Monday night, ten members being in ^^' .—;. . .V :.\:r- * f^" \r/'/i>.v.i7***''.Tr* '; •■■^ JANUARY 19, 1899. •^t The Weekly Florists^ Review* 185 Simplicity in Greeniiouse Construction. During our long experience we have not only made many improve- ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic Our •A;.- Clear Cypress Building Material is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- nary capabilities can put it up correctly. Write for Circulars ^ or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. I ... SPECIAL OFFER ... f #5 Per 100 Per 1000 ♦' 9 In loU of 1000 boxes or over, printing free. 1| ^^ ^^ ][ ^ '"S'?*^ ! ! ! ! '. •. ! ! l •. ! ! ! ! ! .^l.TS \Im t ^ Smaller quantities, $1.00 extra for printing Itt x 7 x 3^ " ................ 2:^5 isioo T J 18x75^x3M " 2.50 20.00 ^ Jf Order at once if you want a snap. Orders filled in rotation. T. I M. RICE & CO., ^Ta^Turt^rrrt Of Florists' Supplies, I 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. € Mention Florlata' Review when you write. attendance. D. Finlayson and Carl Beyer again showed themselves to be our best bowlers. The race for the Review prize is getting warm between these two bowlers. Following are the scores and averages: 1 2 3 4 To. Av. D. Finlayson 163 192 164 169 688 172 C Beyer 162 165 150 148 626 156 J. J. Beneke 182 149 139 151 622 155 C. A. Kuehn 170 138 141 166 613 153 -C. C. Sanders 168 149 142 ... 459 153 F, C. Weber lU 125 166 190 581 145 John Young 140 115 175 ... 430 143 John Kunz .133 121 128 137 619 130 R. F. Tesson 114 130 244 222 F. J. Fillnore 102 106 115 130 463 113 . PORT HURON, MICH. — It is re- ported that the Asman Floral Com- pany, of Detroit, will build several greenhouses here next season and will transfer its headquarters to this city. MILWAUKEE. Carl Baumgarten, who has been identified with the trade for many years, died Tuesday, January 10. The funeral took place Thursday, January 12. JOHN. MACOMB, ILL.— Mr, E. H. Smith has taken a 15-year lease of the green- houses erected last fall by Mr. J. M. Keefer. There are two houses, each 20x100, erected at a total cost, includ- ing heating apparatus, of $2,000. There are two acres of good ground. The houses are planted with roses, carna- tions, callas and smilax. The place will be known as the College Hill Greenhouses. Two new houses will be added next spring, one for violets and one for a general line of plants. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Tfiursday, Jan. 19. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $8.00 — " medium, per doz 2.00 — $4.00 short. •' l.OO- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 6.00- 10.00 Perles " 4.00- 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per ico Fancy varieties, (ancily grown $3.00— Ordinary varieties, fancUy grown 2.00— Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.00— 1.50 Miscellaneous. Alyssum per 100, $ .50 Freesia " 3.00— Marguerites " .75— Mignonette * " 8.00— 8.0O Cauas per doz., 1.50— Harrisii " 2.00— Romans per 100, 2.03— Narcissus " 8.00— Tulips " 3.00—5.00 Valley '• 4.00— Violets- " .75—1.00 Decorative. ASPIIRJIGUS. Per string $ .50 FERNS. PerlOO, aOc per 1.000, $1.50 Original cases, 4,000 to 6,000 " 1.25 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— OIILAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c ... .per 1,COO, $1.00 Original cases, 10,000 " .75 SMILAX. Common, very fine per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 8.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Store open from 7KX) A. M.^ until 6:30 P. M. Sunaays and Holidays closed at noon« XzX SEEDS! ^K Mammoth verbena- The finest grown. Pkt. iJOO seeds, 50c. Mixed colors. CYCLAMEN GlGANTEUM. The choicest of Giants. Pkt. 200 seeds, $1.00; J^-pkt.. 50c. CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, 11.00. Seeds of Choice Novelties added to every order. vVUM "• nVrrp 9111. Vmfl HSCOWIIy rS. MPTitlon The Revleir when jrou write. CARNATIONS. B. WEBBB ft SOVB. - OAXI.AHD, MD. Mention The Review when you write. jiiiaSfMajjmi, iiiiliVlaA'iii"ii i i'" ■ ^>Airt»:;;i.:t^-*vie^..t-- - ■■.>■■. ■ W ilm-Mli' afflififl ■ li'ii'Mu'.'-Mildt M n ■ ijtt*. > 7?J' ■?«'T ': ■wy*^;7^r^ : .'!T« '"; <;}-Tv^- 186 The Weekly Florists' Review* JANUARY 19. 1899. HIIIHBIIi iiMiiiiiiiiaiiiiaiiiiiaiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiBiiiiBiiiiiaiiiiiHiiia 1899 Trade List iiiiiiiiiiiniiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiBiiHiiiiii|| I I ■ I I I i L Will consist of 46 pages of accurate descriptions of valuable Florists' novelties and standard plants. It will be superbly illustrated with excellent reproductions from photographs of the leading novel- ties which are described therein, consisting of so NEW AND SCANCE OERNNIUNiS, comprising the latest productions of the English and French Hybridizsrs. 3 SEEDLING CARNATIONS of our own growing and one by Mr. Dornsr, every one of which is a money-maker and unsurpassed in its class. 2 NEW CNRVSRNTHS of our own introduction, also the oraam of the Neviltias offered by oth«r hjrbridizars in Ghrwsanths and Carnations, as well as manv new and va!ual)le florists' plants, such as HEW CALLAS, NEW PELAROONIUMS, NEW ABUTILONS, NEW ASPARAGUS, NEW ACALVPHA SANDERI, NEW DAHLIAS. CANHAS, and many other valuable plants too numerous to mention. THIS LIST WILL BE VALUABLE TO EVERY PLANT GROWER IN AMERICA. WATCH FOR IT. and don't fail to send us your name and address if you wish to keep up with the march of improvement in the plant trade. ■iiiiniiiniiiiiiiniiininiii I I I I. THE COJTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS. N. Y. | ■iiiiiBiiiwiiiHiiaiiiiaiiiiiBiiiiiiaiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy^ Mention Flortnu' Review when you write. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. WANTED— A well expenenced young: ladyfor large florist establishment, must speak the German Ungruage. Apply to H. & R. Hilmers, 3907 Cottage Grove Ave., jnicago. SITUATION WANTED- By an experienced rose grower, age 30, single ; I30 per month, with board. Address G., care of Florists' Review. WANTED— Assistant with reference, in roses and carnations. Send copy of reference. Wages $g.oo a week to start. J. A. Peterson, 105 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Spnngfield, lU. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net rood man at least i3.oo per day. Must buy stock, about Icoo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. SEE HERE 1 1 You can make 2; per cent, net if you buy four acres irrigated garden land in thriving village. Large, new greenhouses. Selling reasons : rheumatism and lung trouble. Address Geo. Comings, Penn Van, N. V. SITUATION WANTED- Young married man, age 26 years, with 10 years' experience in growing palms, ferns and pot plants, desires position with good, respon- sible firm. Best of references furnished. Address K. L., cari of Florists' Review. WANTED— By an up-to-date florist and decorator, situation in a first class store in large city, can furnish the best of references. Address Artist, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By young man, 5 year's experience in commercial work. Address A. A., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman by a skilful rose and carnation grower and all around man; sober and reliable ; ig year's experience ; age 36 ; mar- ried ; best of references. Address Florist, care of Flo- rists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-As gardener on private place. Understand fully care of all trees, shrubs and hardy plants. Last employer (for 4 years) was Mr. W. C. Egan, Highland Park, III., to whom I refer as to ability and character. Address S. Dahlgren, Highland Park, III. [ SITUATION WANTED- As working foreman,fiist class grower of roses, carnations, mums, etc. 18 year's experience. Best reference. Married. Address H., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTEI>-Bygood rose, carnation and violet grower. Good references. Address A. K., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-As foreman or section man in commercial rose establisment. Ten years' experience around Chicago in these positions. For last two years in charge of the South Park Floral Co's plant •at New Castle, Ind. At liberty Feb. ist. Wages ex- rected, $1800 per week. Wm. Dittmann, Newcastle, nd., in care of South Park Floral Co. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. January Price LisM899 CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINOS NOW READY. Rebacco, seedling by Dorner, fancy, stem as long as Pingree and oloom same size, yellow, brown, splashed light pink, fine per 100 $5.00 Argyle. fine dark pink 4.00 Tidal Wave, discarded for Argyle. Empress, one big crop 4.00 Evelina, best paving white we have 3.00 Mayor Pingree, large cream 1.50 Gold Nugget, best yellow, but small 6.00 Painted Lady 3.00 Psyche, variegated 8.00 Mrs. G. Bradt, a dandy 4.00 Flora Hill, big white 1.50 Daybreak, shell pink 1.50 Triumph, big pinlc 1.50 Jubilee, scarlet 1.50 Above are all healthy, strong, rooted cuttings, up-to-date bloomers. Estimates given on 1,000 to 50,000 lots. September Rooted 2X-in> Pot Plants, Perioo New Coleus, Brownia, a fine bedder $5.00 Velvet Plant, big seller 3.00 Geranium. DeRoo Mitting. a cross between S. A. Nutt and Cloth of Gold, foliage like Cloth of Gold and bloom like S. A. Nutt, double, per plant $5.00 each. Geranium, Mrae. Salleroi 2.00 Geranium, fancy foliage, 6 varieties 3.00 Geranium, White, White Swan, Hermine, La France, Mrs. G. M. Gaar, Cts. de Har- court, Alpine Beauty and Mme. Rozain 2.00 White Geraniums, in 500 and over lots 1.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.00 Southern Thyme 2.00 Salvia, 3 good varieties, Clara Bedman, Le President and Vernon 2.00 Abutilons, Souv.de Bonn and Triumph de Louvii 2.00 Smilax 1.00 Heliotropes,White Lady, Albert Dix and Czar 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, mixed 2.00 Coleus, up to date, 14 varieties 2.00 Mesembryanthemum Erectum 5.00 Begonia Erferdi, in bloom 2.00 Begonia Sandersonij, in bloom 2.00 Begonia Hybridi, in bloom 2.00 Begonias, flowering, 20 varieties, our select'n 2.00 Five plants at 100 rates. Spot cash. , , S^EDS. Pansy— Mitting's, giant flowering, 5i ounce, $1.00 " " " " 1 ounce, 4.00 Verbena— Mammoth, mixed jounce, 1.00 1 ounce, 4.00 .Asters- Perfection, separate colors K ounce, 1.00 " " " 1 ounce, 4.00 Primula Obconica, trade packet, 25c, 50c and 1.00 The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Mention Flnrlwtw' Review when yon writ* Always Mention the.... Ploriete* Review When WritincT Advertisers pilMIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIinililHIIIIHHIIIIIIIillllWIi'llHII I I I I I I I I I I I I ■ Hot-Bed Sash. Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress Lumber. Quick Shipnient5. We have in stock and can ship immediately: 3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass. 3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " 8 in. " 4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. " Not glazed, i ^ in. thick. Delivered Prices I Quoted on application. State size m and quantity wanted. No order W too small to receive careful atten- ■ tion, and none too large for facilities. our I I I I I I I I I LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., | I Lockiand, Ohio. I I I lniiiiiHiiiiHPiniiiiiiiii'!Mi!'iini!:ini!ii«iiiiiniij:iiHii,iiH The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. ¥., Feb. 18, 1807. . Mr. Theron Parker. IJear Sir: — Your wire stake is. certainly a trem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Carnation Support. Yours truly, Dailledouzb Bros. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writlnir Advertisers. I ■f^l'" -i'^ ;. JANUARY 19. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review, J 87 THE NEW FANCY CARNATION ...8ANDIJ8KY... IHE COMING ALL 'ROUND VARIEGATED CARNATION. Tested four years. Flowers from 2 (-2 to 3 t-2 inches. The engraving^ shows a flower one-half natural size* Early and continu- ous throusfhout the season* The color beings a pearly white gfround^ petals bordered with carmine I flakes and penciling:s from i-4 to J -2 inch deep^ which show up distinctly* Good substance and keeper* Different from any other variegfated carnation sent out* A strong; g^rower^ robust and bushy, somewhat like Portia, flowers and stems above the foliag^e* Stems \6 to 24 inches long, heavy and strong;* Calyx larg;e and perfect; never bursts* Never had rust* ....ROOTED Cl^l^GS.... $2.00 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred; $75.00 per thousand. W* E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio* Mention The Review when 70U writ*: IfaAto/k iifc^i li 'i I'lT f **-- «• ■'^■'*'^ . V .-^-^ ^ -a. .^'.-^^ -- - *--:^ . - .•i-._y. — . • ^ >j . C-> ■» ^ . . ..'^ j:^^A«^.^«ifcWLu« t> ,. /-i^ -^ • ■ ■^ Jfj S^ -|V~. ..,,■-■■■( ^^ -.'^U^' "-*■-' .--t.*.'----- if r-,ov^la^.-^:2.^.^^^..:dLJAt■-rf■■aV>--^^■^-^^'t:^^faiLltt 188 The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ JANUARY 19, 1899. CHICAGO. ' The Market Demand has very materially im- proved, especially for shipping, and there is a scarcity all along the line except of colored carnations and vio- lets. Of the last two there seem some little more than enough, especially of violets. Prices have stiffened gener- ally, even bulb stock showing an im- provement. White flowers are in much the best demand and the short- age in Bride roses and good white car- nations is very marked. The dealers all feel that the market has now struck a good steady gait and that a good season is fairly open. Horticulttiral Society. The annual meeting of the Horti- cultural Society of Chicago was held at the Sherman House last Saturday afternoon. The entire staff of officers was re- elected as follows: Wm. H. Chad- wick, Free.; Edw. G. Uihlein, 1st Vice- Pres.; H. G. Selfridge, 2nd Vice- Pres.; E. Wienhoeber, 3d Vice-Pres.; Wm. C. Egan, Sec'y; W. N. Rudd, Ass't Sec'y and Treas. The entire board of ten directors was re-elected, and J. C. Vaughan, O. P. Bassett and G. L. Grant were re-elected members of the executive committee. Five new members were elected. The report of the treasurer showed that the receipts for the year (includ- ing old balance) were $8,230.66, and expenditures $6,921.57, leaving a bal- ance on hand of $1,309.09. Of the re- ceipts $5,456.48 were received on ac- count of the annual exhibition, the expenses of which were $6,484.49, mak- ing the exhibition account for last year show a deficit of $1,028.01. Of the exhibition receipts $3,427.00 was from the box office, $1,532 from special premiums and the remainder from miscellaneous sources. The annual dues from members are now payable and these will bring the credit bal- ance up to about the same amount as last year. F. J. Lemoyne and W. C. Egan were appointed a committee to audit the ac- counts of the treasurer. As an expression of appreciation of the very valuable services of Mr. W. N. Rudd as superintendent of the ex- hibitions he was presented by the so- ciety with a very handsome and valu- able diamond ring. The presentation was made by Vice-President Uihlein in a short address which was feelingly responded to by Mr. Rudd. There was some little discussion of the project to secure the Auditorium for the exhibition next fall, and the executive committee was authorized to secure it if the step seemed wise to them. As the rent will probably be not less than $3,500 for the week the matter will be very carefully consid- ered before definite action is taken. It would be a grand place for the show. [Continued Page 190.] 600.000 feeV OF GU8S. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadine varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine . . . . AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. iBXCAXr BEAUTT Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem 20 " 15 " 12 " 8 .per 100, BBIDE PSBI^B CABBATZON8 fancy . " Boman Ky acinths ... Quotations subject to change without notice All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Revleir when you wrlte^ $6.00 4.0O to 15.00 3.00 fffi 1 09 6.00 to $8.00 6.00 to ~ " 6.00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 8.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 s. B. Winter, L. P. KELLY, Manager. Telephone Main 4608. CoDsigrnineiits Solicited. Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. Special attention given to out of town otders. Wholesale Commission Florist I9&2I Randolph St., Chicago, III. .r, .» FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Dealer in Mention The Review when you write. Bassett & Washburn ' 88 Wabash Av«., CHICA60, EL, """^'iZSliCliT FLOWERS ttreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. ~~~'"' — Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH St CMI CAG O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A.L. Telephone 1496 4 Washinffton St., Chioag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. ICeatlon The Review when roa writ*. m ANDALL Wholesale Florist WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN rf Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. . Mention Floriete' Review when yon write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. X^OUXS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. C. W. WORS, a740 OUve Street, ST. J^OVIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and • fall line. Headquarters for the Sonthwast. Mention The Review when yon write. Always Mention the.... Ploriete' Review When Writing Advertiaara. .-^Lliiiii^'-z. V0\'w ■)&'■■ '.'^■^-..s '^ :,; -,.^/*: JANUARY 19, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* J 89 KEN N icon BROS. CO. j.^--'- WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 Wabash Avenue, '' Booms Kongr Distance Telephone and 33. Express 466. CHICAGO. ILL. CHOICE FLOWERS at lowest market rates. INew Carnation Evanston. A Scarlet Tidal Wave. We offer Rooted Cuttings of this fine NEW SCARLET CARNATION, which is, in our opinion, the best scarlet carnation in existence. After a three years' trial it stands at the head as a money-making commercial sort, the blooms of extra quality and produced with great freedom throughout the whole season. The color is a clear, brilliant scarlet, the growth strong, clean and robust. No scarlet carnation will give more satisfac- tion or better returns than EVANSTON. Booted CuHtiDgrs, $7.00 per JOG, $60. OO per J,000. 500 at the thousand rate. Orders booked now. These cuttings are being grown by and may be obtained from M. Weiland, Evanston, 111.; John Weiland, Evanston, 111., and John Didier, Rogers Park, 111. Mention Florists' Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommieeion FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, CHICAOO. ^^Consignments solicited. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Plorlete And riorlete' Supplies. 1>lHMe 874. WIRE DCSIGMS- OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. V 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Wholesale Florists Consismmenta Solicited. 5pecial Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention Florists' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. 11 West 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONtlONMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention TbA Rsflew when you write. Maplewj^ Cut Flower and PIdfit Co* GEO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Growers Of CUT FLOWERS >^ Wholesale Regular shipping orders given special attention have.the.l^K$st plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses: Pleasant Hill, Mo. Ifentlon The Review when you write. We piiiBHiiiHiiiiiHiiiiiniiiniiiiiuHiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniii iiiiaiiniiiiiHii!iiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIIIHIII Palms and Ferns... I I ■ WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN FINE CONDITION. | We guarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. b m CORRESPONDENCE 50LICiTED. ■ i Ellis & Pollwortli, - Milwaukee, Wis. i iiiiaiiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiBiiiiiBuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Mention The Review when yon write. WRCHIDS.... CATTI.BTA FXOWSB8 of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now for Cattleya Labiata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurrell, f^iivzr'. Summit, n. j. Mention Floriets' Review when you write. ANSIES WORTH RAISING Oood Small Plants from cold frames or greenhouse only, at 14.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. Cash with order. SEED as usual. C. SOLTAU& CO., ''''""*&, City. M. J. Mention The Review when you write. Palms, Ferns and House Plants: AND HOW TO TREAT THEM. A New 16-page Envelope Size Catalogue to be given to customers. It win gain business for you. SAMPLE FREE. Dan'l B. Long, ''"pusher, Buffalo. Mention Flortiitii' Review when yon write. Review when Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. ANTON SCHLLTHEIS/ « ■•* 78. College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Eriou (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Plowerinc Plants vince yourself. Price List on Application. Mention Florists* Review when yon write. NEPHROLEPIS Fine, Strong', 3H inch plants, COR DATA 4-inch pK,**^' ^^' COM PACTA. Cash witii order t1. niLsMERS, Box 650. BIiUE ISLAVD, I££. Mention The Review when yon write. GERANIUMS Grand bedders Acteon, Bruantii, Heterantbe, La France, L. Kel- way, Theocrite, Cts. da Castries and a host of other double and single. Rooted Cuttings. $1.40 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Replanted extra strong, 113.50 per 1000. COLEUS. Red Verschf. and G. Bedder, by mail, Ix per 100. 25 Select Fancy, 65c per 100. Full list of stock ready. Cash with order, DimiEL K. HERR, - • Laneastor, Wm. Mention The Review when you write. Aiwayf mention the Florists' Review wheik writing advertisers. m jiittiiiaiaaftiMifvr'ii ■ ■ ;ii • ., . .•;--.=- ,9 . .4.. ^\^„^-.ik> •'jjf, n;. f||. ig -.rCt.-^^^ s..it . ■!-.- >■-.>- .i^^i^.f..^i>^:- ■-■i,\ ■ . ■/ / •-'».^'^-^*J** . '" ^^,ii?t^, ■/■ t ^ J£^%^Ak^ t* i^^^ar^f^^ 4 190 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 19. 1899, bvyyywMM^ E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Huat's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention Florliit'H' Review when you write. A vote of thanks to the judges at the last exhibition was unanimously passed. The executive committee was auth- orized to hold a spring exhibition in 1900 if deemed best by them. Various Items. Henry Wietor, of Wietor Bros., and C. M. Dickinson of E. H. Hunt's, are on the sick list. . A. C. Kohlbrand's wife is much im- proved and an early recovery is looked for. A. G. Prince has gone to South Randolph, Vt, to attend the funeral of his father, who died Jan. 12, aged 77 years. He will remain east several weeks. A. B. Silliman, Ardmore, I. T., was a visitor this week. He shipped large quantities of mistletoe north for the holidays. The Risch & Weiland Floral Co. will soon build a range of nine houses, each 25x150, at Evanston. The houses will be fitted with the Improved Chal- lenge Ventilating Apparatus. Mr. J. A. Evans, of the Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind., was a visitor on Wednesday. Bowling. The first games of the prize series were played at the alleys last Friday evening. Geo. Asmus won both the prizes, with an average of 160 and high score of 186. The prize for high score was a bunch of magnificent blooms of Mrs. Jas. Dean carnation, that for high average was a pair of sky-blue trousers filled with straw ana with original decorations, wnich caused much merriment. Following are the scores and averages: 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. av. G. Asmus .. .■ 162 161 186 132 160 G. L. Grant 168 155 128 117 142 John Zech 140 142 141 F. StoUery 130 139 146 143 139 C. Balluff 109 129 143 134 128 G. Stollery 123 104 164 116 126 A. Lange 128 114 136 126 J. S. Wilson 129 101 102 171 125 E. Winterson 105 113 120 143 120 C. McKellar 125 117 126 95 115 J. De^nan 126 113 109 104 113 J. Hartshome 125 109 110 104 112 H. C. Rowe 110 92 123 121 lU P. J. Hauswlrth 105 130 97 98 107 A. Henderson ...105 98 97 116 104 W. Kreltllngr "...85 89 98 125 99 Always mention the Florists' Review whec writing advertiseis. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. n l^t Wholesale Price List. 6R0WERS0F CUt FlOWCrS *"::"""*'• 11-?-":'^^^^^^^ " 15-in.' " .... " 2!0O We Are Keadquarters for... " 12-in. 1.50 8-in. " .... " l.OO AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Meteor per 100, $6.00 to 8.0O Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 of which we cut from 2,000 to 8,000 daily. Our Brides, Bride " tt.OO to 8.0O Meteors, aialds and Perles were never better. Perle " 5 00 to 6.0O Carnations ".!'.."..".... " 1.50 to 2.0O OF CARNATIONS fancy 80O we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and All other stock at lowest market prices, they cannot be surpassed. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. ^^^ la ABY PRIMROSE. THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER BLOOMING. Flowers in thumbpots,' grows rapidly, will fill a 6-inch pot by Easter and carry 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers 10 to 15 inches long- last four weeks when cut. Wholesale at $2.10 per 100. Grows finely in cool house. 12 for $1.25 by mail ; 100 for $8.00 by express. NEW, FRAGRANT, ^1,000 CALLA. The fragrance of violets and lilies ; very dwarf and free bloomer. $8.00 to $12.00 per 100 ; $1.00 to $2.00 per 12, mailed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-inch, $4.00 per 100 by express ; 21 for $1.50 by mail. 3-inch, 7.00 24 for 2.50 A. BLANC & CO., - PHILADELPHIA. Mention Florists' Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PUNTS, $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $50 per 10,000 We are the Largest Qrowers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for Circnlar. J. \j, DILUON, BlOOmSbUr^, Pa. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... Vo Kast or Mildew. Packed Ug'ht and Satisfitotion Guaranteed. Mention The Review when you write. A $30,000 CARNATION! During the past -week toe daily press of the country has been print- ing some very remarliable news about the alleged sale of the Mrs. Thos. W. La wson carnation. First it was re- ported that $6,000 had been offered for the stock, then $7,000, then $15,000, and the last item doubles this and says a sale was made at $30,000. We hope it is all true, for the raiser is surely entitled to a good, round sum, but so^many facts are mixed in the reports* that we shall await definite information from Mr. Fisher before believing that any sale has been made. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. i^\ J.WMlONMfG.(«; 24/^^73. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. '^^^^n^^Zx"^^^ i-r^r* -r -.' JANUARY 19, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ \n ^iMh\iiHiiHiMiiiiiii4iiiiM4MiiiiiHiHi^^ Vaupan, McKellar & Winterson NEW CARNATION EVANSTON CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. Am. Beauties, select per doz. $4.00 to $6.00 Am. Beauties, medium.. " 2.C0to 3.00 Am. Beauties, short .... " 1.00 to 2.00 Brides, Maids, Meteor... per 100, 5.00 to 7.00 Kaiserin, La France " 5.00 to 7.00 Perle " 3.00 to 5.00 Roses, our selection " 3.00 to 4.00 CARNJITIOIIS. Fancy Stock per 100, $2.00 to $3.00 Ordinary Stock " 1.00 to 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. Violets per 100, .75 to 1.00 Valley " 4.00 to 5.00 Narcissus " 3.00 to 4.00 Romans " 2.00 to 4.00 Callas " 1.5.00 to 20.00 Harrisii " 15.00to 20.00 Bouvardia " 1.00 to 2.00 Above prices subject to change without notice. Decorative Stock. Wild Sfiilax, parlor brand $8.75 " medium case 5.50 '■ large case 8.00 Asparagus Plumosus..per doz.. .$9.00 to 8.00 string 50 to 1.00 Smilax per doz., 1.50 to 2.00 Adiantum Ferns per 100, .75 to 1.00 Common " per 100, .15 " per 1,000, 1.50 Galax Leaves " 1.00 Farleyense Fronds per doz., 1.00 We carry a good stock of above always on hand and can fill orders promptly. Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. We are offering Rooted Cuttings of this Grand New Scarlet Carnation, the merits of which can not be doubted, as it is receiving the hearty endorsement from both the Growers and Wholesalers. We have handled the cut of Mr, J. Weiland for past two years, of this as well as other varie- ties, and have found it always a ready seller and one that was appreciated by buyers in preference to any other scarlet on the market. The followiiiK testimonial from one of our LEADING GROWERS should have a great deal of bearing with growers of Carnations : Mr. John Wkiland, Evanston, 111. Dear Sir:— In reference to the new Oration " Evanston," which is being introduced this season, would state that I have grown a bench of this variety for the past year and have been better impressed with it than with any new carnation that has as yet been i|itroduced, for scarlet, and intend the coming season to grow this variety for our leading scarlet, as in my estimation this variety will fill a long felt want in the market ; namely, a good scarlet carnation, with irood, thrifty habits and a strong producer. The " Evanston" is one that will surely fill these wants, and is one that will find ready sale wherever introduced. I consider it superior in all respects to any of the other twenty leading varieties which I now grow. I heartily endorse it to all carnation growers as a sure money-maker. Yours very truly, PETER REINBERG. Oive us yonx order now. Booted Cnttlnffs, 97.00 per lOO, (OO.OO p«r lOOO 60O at the thonaand rate. Mention The 2t«Tlew when yon write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Manafacttirers Of WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Deakrs in mmmm^FLORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention Flortaf Rerlew when too write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInville, Mitchell Co , N. C. Mention The Review when you write. VERBENAS Rooted Cuttings, Well Rooted. Mrs. Cleveland, Candidate. Aurora Borealis, I. C. Vaughan, Suppola, Miss Arthur, Crimson Header. Pink Beauty, Francis, Negro, Swayne's Beauty, Invincible. Per doz., l.^c, 70c per 100, $«.00 per 1000, $2.5.00 per 5,000. $15.00 per 10,t>00. Express prepaid to all parts of the U. s. and Canada. B. T. DABXET. - • Maoomb, ZU. Mention The Review when you write. Roses. 200.000 Fin*. Haaithy VeiNiK Plants, in 254-inch pots. Cheap for Cash. Send for list and prices. R. H. Murphey, Urbana, 0» p. O. Box 262 Mention Florist*' Review when you write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD^ NEW JERSEY Mention The Review when you write. . _--' .^i^^^fc* «u.Yii^' .liWJT-' >!'. '.iw^ . J 92 The Weekly Florists' Review* JANUARY 19, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ^WHOLESALE ELORIST*^ OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From 12 A. M., Moadays to 10 P. M., Sahmbys. ^ ' / 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round, AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention Florlsta' Review when you write. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 Pen" Avenue, >ITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2167. Write for Price List. Conal Solici Conaiganents kHed. Mention The Review when you write. PHILADELPHIA. Owing to the dull weather of the past few weeks the demand exceeded the supply of cut flowers, and some of the store men were obliged to go out and hunt up stock to fill what orders they had already taken, this being a very rare occurrence. Galax was used quite extensively in making up. The plant trade has been very quiet the past week in both flowering and foliage stock; however, this has caused little or no anxiety among the store men, such being generally the case for A few weeks after the holidays. Some of the leading store men claim. that this substantiates the fact that the plant is becoming more popular every year as a Xmas gift. J. Otto Thilow has just survived Irom a severe attack of la grippe and is now able to resume duty. Robert Crawford and family have returned home after a few days' so- journ In Atlantic City. Among the recent visitors in town -was Mr. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., on his way home after an extended trip through the east. Accompanied by the Duke of York (Edwin Lons- •dale) he made a tour of some of the principal establishments of Philadel- phia and vicinity. President Gude and brother were also recent visitors. We are informed "they intend putting up more glass. R. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Plant Registratioa. M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass., registers new hybrid tea rose, Lilian Nordlca. A cross between Margaret Dickson and Mme. Hoste. Color pure "White; buds long and borne on long •stems; flowers large, double, and with strong tea fragrance; foliage dark ; green and profuse; growth vigorous; plant perpetual bloomer and Is hardy :at Woods Holl. WM. J. STEWART, Secy. llfADQUARTFRS Western PoiM\b\lv Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease. We shall Have a nice lot of PLANTS later. Place your orders early if yon wish the best. We Onarantee what we say. Orders filled in rotation. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Store, 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance *Phone Main 223. Mention The Review when you write.. I ROSES. » 100 1000 i Meteor |1.50 $12.50 i Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50 ft Bride 1.50 12.50 » Perle 2.00 17.50 Kaiserin 2.t0 17.50 CARNATIONS. PIXTK. 100 1000 * Triumph $1.50 $12.50 I Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 P Painted Lady 4.10 35.00 Z Daybreak 1.50 12.50 I Argyle 4.00 85.00 ' Mrs. Frances Joost 5.00 50.00 J McBumey 1.50 12.60 I BED. r Dazzle 4.00 35.00 I Jubilee 2.00 17.50 : Portia 1.00 7.60 P Bon Ton 4.00 85.00 * MABOOV. P Empress 4.00 35.00 * WHITE. FloraHill 1.50 12.50 MaryWood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that is grown. Has a strong stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- W nation we handle. 5 Evelina 4.00 85.00 P WhiteCloud 4.00 35.00 I VABZEOATED- White and Bed. J Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.C0 40.00 P Psyche 4.00 35.00 P Armazindy 2.00 17.50 I TlULOW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00 I t 4 J r GHBAP A remarkably fine lot of ilrgsntia Guttata Baaonias, from 3H-inch pots, in splendid shape for immediate sales. They are now ready for a 5-in. shift. Price, $3.00 per 100. Also the following: Rex Begonia, from 3^-in. pots, mag- nificent plants, 14.00 per 100. Abutilon, red, yellow and white, from 2-in. pots, $2.( 0 per 100. Cash please. : Edward B. Jackson, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Reyle^y when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford Saad Farms. Forsst City Crasnheusas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. HARRISII DISEASE '^Ty^S.'S^'g the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution ol THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Herd Shelled Scele, Mealy Bog, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KBAPT PLAJTT TOVZC CO. Roekford, III. Mention The Review when you write. 99 per cent ""'^TRu^^BiiuB Tomato Seeds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, " Livingston'a" aad "Othars." Almost any tomato seed will grow, but "What will the harvest be?" Our specialty is Tba Bast Saada far tha Markat Cardanar. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION... IT WILL COVER the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. TMB rUORISTS' MANUAL, By WILLIAM SCOTT. IT WILL TELL YOU just what you ^nttok^nowin,ustti.v.yvouwant^ FloiTsts' PubHshin^ Company. I Send In your order now. 520-535 Caxton BMj.. CHICAGO. I J»J»jt j«AIway« mention the FlofistS* RcVICW when writing advefti«e«.,^ ^ ^ ^ ■—'"—■■■■■ .^^. >.-i.^vk-J.:-A»tW.^^-^«.>.<.^^..-:^A^..>^.k^v.-..^-i - . ■ ..;.M^J.^^^^.^^.:,„^:^ ^ ..^ X...^^.-.^^ . .a...' .. ....-..^^..^ ■^.•i^i...-/ae...il<-:^'\.:^.-^V.^,,,|...f |]g|a--V J94 y Rorists^ Review* JANUARY 19, 1899. MADISON, N. J. Morris county gardeners and florists held their regular meeting in Masonic Hall, Madison, on Wednesday night. The retiring officers were re-elected, as follows: President, W. Duckham; sec- retary, C. H. Atkins; treasurer, W. •Charlton; the only change being C. H. Totty in place of J, Jones as vice- president. H. W. Gibbons, R. McMul- lin, J. E. Lager and D. Carlyle were elected to fill the four vacancies on the general committee. The secretary presented his report, which gave 65 members in good stand- ing. The treasurer reported all lia- bilities liquidated and a balance of over $500 to the society's credit in the bank. J. Jones was awarded eleven points for an exhibit of carnations and received a high commendation for his violets, with special mention of the Farquhar violet. As exhibited by Mr. Jones, it was superb, far ahead of Marie Louise from the same house and in truth the largest, most double and most beautiful bunch of violets we had ever seen. It was decided to have a banquet, as last year, and a committee was appointed to arrange for its being held at an early date. Mr. E. Reagen was to have given a talk on "Leaves and Their Functions," but owing to the time involved in elec- tions and reports of officers, insuffi- cient time remained, so the subject will come up at the next meeting. A. H. ORANGE, N.J. The annual banquet of the New Jer- sey Floricultural Society was held Jan- uary 6 and was attended by about 60 members and guests. Among the speakers were Patrick O'Mara, from the New York Garden- ers' Association; William McMillan, superintendent of the Essex county parks; Dr. J. M. W. Kitchen, of East Orange; George Smith, of Orange; W. J. Stewart, of Boston; John Bartholo- mew, president of New York Garden- ers' Association; J. H. Troy and Jas. T. Withers, of New York. Before the dinner a meeting of the society was held, when the following officers were elected: President, Peter Duff; vice-president, John Hayes; sec- retary, Joseph Davis; treasurer, Geo. Smith. After the meeting three bowling matches were played between the member^ of the Orange Society and the members of the New York Garden- ers' Association and the Orange boys succeeded in winning two games out of the three. JUST AFTER last Issue was printed we received Instructions from J. M. Thorburn & Co. to omit Roman hya- cinths from their adv. It was unfor- tunately too late to do this. This ex- planation is made to those who may have ordered after bulbs were all dis- posed of. Rooted Cuttings, Roses and Carnations... We offer well Rooted Cuttings of the following Roses and Carnations, all in fine condition. Place orders early. Reinberg Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Meteor 91.SO f 12.60 Bridesmaid. .. . 1.60 18.60 Bride 1.60 ia.60 Perle 1.60 18.60 Xaiaerin 8.00 17.60 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Wm. Scott 91-0O 97.60 Nancy Hanks . . 1.00 7.60 KoOowan l.OO 7.60 Tidal Wave .... l.OO 7.60 Xohinoor 1.00 7.60 Portia 1.00 7.60 PloraKlll 1.60 18.60 Jubilee 1.60 18.60 Mayor Pingpree 1.60 18.60 Trinmpli 8 .OO 17.60 Blvea 1.60 18.60 Daybreak 1.60 18.60 Armasindy 1.60 18.60 McBnmey 1.60 18.60 Alaska 1.60 18.60 Arfryle 4.00 36.00 Pauited lady.. 4.00 36.00 White Cloud... 4.00 36.00 Bvelina 4.00 36.00 Mention Florists' Review when jrou write. Verbena King SAYS: He's eoiDg to sell his fine Mammoth Verbe- nas, all well rooted, and true to name, un- til Jan. 25th^ so get your orders in early, boys, as this is a Special at 60c per 100 —$4.00 per 1000— yes, and free from all dis- eases, and we guaran- tee satisfaction and safe arrival in every way to all parts of the U. S. and Canada. Some people buy any old Verbena seed and then adv. them as New Mammoth. Don't be deceived in buying such, as any one should know better. TESTIMONIAL. C. HuMFBLD : Bala, Pa., Dec. 27, i8g8. Dear Sir :— We told you last year when we sent you our order for 5000 Verbenas that we would be your cus- tomer this year if the Verbenas gave satisfaction. We must say they did. Enclosed please find ^20.00 for jooo more. Yours trvdy, Dennison Bros. HEUOTROPCS. 10 named vars., 80c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. AGERATUM, Cope's Pet, blue and Lady ' Isabel, white. .50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. COLCUS, 4 best named varieties., 70c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. FUCHSIAS, named vars., $1.25 per 100. CARNAriONS, Wm. Scott and McGowan, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000. Remember, we prepay mail and express charges on all Rooted Cuttings. ^^Thatcash, please. C HUMFELD, The Rooted Cutting Specialist. cx;at cevtbb, kah. Mention Florists' Review when you write. CFRimilUC S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other OtnnniUMOi standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. fn'7^s!'Wer'i'& B0U6AINVILLEA. ^oT$ioX'e?K^' ^""^^'^ CARNATIONS all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Mrlan, Mick. Mention Florists' Review when you write. INSURE '\a*J!Sl^riEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'yi ««^ FORT WAYNE, IND. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 80 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000 (JO " separate colors, 6.00 " .75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.60 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2H-in- 4.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 Rex, 80 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 8.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Vincas- Var., 2-inch, 8-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^^ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDEBHILL., Watertown, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when yon wrtf . Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK, All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from 1,000 to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Review when you write. PteiriB Tremnla Fema, 3-inch 5 cts. 4cts. Ampolopsla Veitohil, 2^-in., vines 2 ft Hydranirea Otakaa, ready for 4-inch ... 5 cts. large 12 cts. B«z Becronias, 3-inch 5 cts. Rooted Cuttitigrs of Carnations, Verbenas, Coleus, Vincas, etc., cheap, KcCBZA h COIiZ, - Battle Creek, Mloh. Mention Florists' Review when you write. .'.' *"■ JANUARY 19. 1899. The Weekly Rorists^ Revie^^ J 95 FOUR GRAND ARNATIONS... AMFRIPA ^^^ largest and most perfect /%ITll-ni\^n« shaped scarlet Carnation pro- duced thus far; producing immense quantities of its soft, scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary certifi- cate A. C. S.. at Chicago. 6. H. CRANE. (Dorner.) A long-stem- med bright scarlet, free, profuse, and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields both quality and quan- tity; stem long and stiff from the beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate A. C. Society. MELBA MAY AND GRAIG. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced, large and perfect in form, very fragrant and with a long, stiff stem. (Niquet.) Deep clear cerise of a very pleas- fSTRSU MAUD ADAMS. ing shade under any light; most attractive color of Its class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high : with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. Price for above four varieties, $10.00 per 100, $79.00 per 1,000. E.G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention Flor1>t»' Review when you write. SEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, ttO cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats anci in soil, $1.2.5 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.2.") per lOO, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $.50.00 per 1,000. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per lOO, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FEX^TKOUBEV, Soheneotady, H. T. Mention The Review when you write. Areca Lutescens, COCOB WZDDEUAHA, KSVTZA BEX.MOBEAjrA, &ATAVIA BOBBOHZCA, FOR PRICES AND SIZES See Florists' Review, November 17th, page 660. JOSEPH HEAGOCK, Wyncots, Pa. Mention Flort«t«' Review when you write OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention Th> R<»v1«>w when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when writin** ■"^vertisefs. ORDER NOW. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS... ^___ . Our strain of these important spring and ^^^^^^Bl^^al^^^^^H^l^i^ summer flowering bulbs is the finest to ^^^^^^^Ef/yLu^^^^^^^B^^li^ be found in Europe. We make per- ^^^^^^HuUI^^^^^^^^^^^ sonal selections of these stocks when w ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^WrS^. x flower and same must not be confound- ed with cheap, indifferent.strains which are dear at any price. ,^^^^^^^^ m_^Bi^:<=^^^^^mn 'm SINGLE ROSE, Scarlet, White, Yellow, and ^^^^^hI^^^^R^SP Orange, 50 cents per doz., $3.00 per 100, ^^^^^^H^PR^WlvMl $25.00 per 1000. .J^^^^^K^^^t0mmn SINGLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 40c per per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. DOUBLE ROSE, Scarlet, White, and Yellow, 75c per doz., $6.00 per 100, $.50.00 per 1000. DOUBLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 60c per doz., $5.00 per 100, $15.00 per luOO. GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 50c per doz., $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. FANCY LEAVED CAUDIUMS, 30 choice varieties, $2.00 per per doz., $15.00 per lOuO. HENRY A. DREER, 7 14 tixm %, Philadelpliia. "^ Mention Florlete' Review when yon write. JUST RECEIVED FROM JAPAN In Fine Condition t LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, extra size, at $100.00 per 1,000 RUBRUM " 60.00 " MELPOMENE, extra size, at .■^ 100.00 LILIUM AURATUM, 7 to 9 inches, at 80.00 9toll " 50.00 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. I Burpee s Seeds Grow 1 The Cottage Gardens, C. W. WABD, Manager. QUEENS, L. I. WHOLESAIiE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations. F. Dorncr & Sons Co. La Fayette, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. I8«0 Old Colony Nurseries. 1899 SABDT 8BHUBB, TKSES. VUTEB, BVBBOBSXVS and PBBSjririAIiS. A large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting; very cheap. Priced Catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention Florlef ' Review when you write. ^ways mention the Florists' Review whep writing advertisers. ■■|^^A2-in. pots of Woottons, Perles, Brides, f li B1 La France and Meteors, ready for ■ ■■ ''^ shipment Feb. 1st. Orders filled in rotation. Rooted Cuttings of all Roses ready Jan. 5th to 10th. Fancy Carnations Cuttings ready Jan. 25th. Write. GEO.A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Long Distance Phone 14. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Cut Flowers. Rooted Cuttings, ^^'-Jt'S,. Heliotrope, blue and white, ... 60c per loo Ageratum, " " ... 50c " Coleus, 13 best varieties, fine 2}^-in. plants, 60c " Lantana, z colors, - . - - $1.50 " Ageratum, 1. 00 " Petunias, 4 fringed varieties, ... 2.00 " Coleus. 12 varieties, .... 1.00 " Delivered free. If not satisfied, your money back without discussion. (Reference: the Bank of Macomb.) r. R. THORNTON, 607 E. Jefferson St., MACOMB, ILL. Mention Florlntii' Review when you write. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at )2H)2 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, SKX) A. M. New York 3:30 P. M^ Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road* Through sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Oiicago. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review wh«n 4(01.^4.1 -.' ^I'm.,'^.^ .'.'r. :. >.Ty^ .:>A..l/iSrt;K:.4jiCk4> . ..^^i»L.-.*.Jt*.j:;ci^-ii2 ■(«■;,; i^.' 196 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 19. 1899. VASHINGTON. The Market* The past week has been an extraor- dinary one for bad weather, rain, sleet and snow, causing a great scar- city in good stock. Everything was sold early at the market at good prices. Maids, Brides and Meteors brought $10 to $15; Gates and Perles, |6 to |8; extra fine La France were held at $2 per dozen. Carnations were plentiful and took quite a drop. The average stock that brought $40 per 1,000 on Christmas Just one week later went down to $15 per 1,000. Fine violets went begging at 50 cents per 100, mostly shipped ones. Harrisii and callas hold up well at $1.50 to $2 per dozen; valley not over- plentiful at $4 per 100. Romans can be bought at any price from $1.50 to $2. Notes. Demand for stock has been unusual- ly brisk on account of numerous wed- , dings and several large state dinners. Several of our large growers are making preparations to build this spring. A. Gude & Bro. have just returned from a week's trip among the north- ern growers. H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, and C. S. Elliott, New York, visited the trade this week. F. H. KRAMER. THE DEVIL^S WORK. The dollar Inclosed is hard-earned cash; we saved It to send to you, For wa need the help for another year of The Weekly Florists' Review. Brother Grant— Where's the rub of these Mark Hanna times, why isn't "prosperity" here? Are the favored few plotting still greater crimes, can you give us no word of cheer? We don't believe in a devil now as our fathers used to do; We have forced the door of every creed and let his majesty through. There isn't a print of his cloven foot, or a flery dart from his laow, To be found in earth or anywhere because we have voted it eo. But who is mixing this fatal draught that palsies heart and brain. And loads the bier of each passing year with the poverty-stricken, slain? What is blighting the bloom of our land today with this fiery breath of hell? If It isn't the devil— but it can't be he— per- haps William Scott might tell. Who dogs our steps as we moll and toll and digs the Pit for our feet? Who's now crushing freedom In the Philippines after Spain's inglorious defeat? The devil is voted not to Ije, and of course the thing is true; But who is doing this kind of work that the devil alone should do? ,, t, -a rl. B. B. rWe confess to some sijrprise at the senti- ments expressed by H. B. B. The general business situation has vastly Improved dur- ing the past year, and especially during the last few months, and the florists are already beginning to iTeel the results. We are certain that the present season will show marked gains and that H. B. B. will share In the gen- eral prosperity. Ed.] RHINEBECK, N. Y.— The violet business is still Increasing here, seve- ral new houses going up each :^ear, and the end is not yet. FIRST QUALITY. LOW PRICES. Tuberous Begonia Bulbs Single Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23. Double Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per dozen $1.00, hundred $8.00. Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.50. Buy from the introducers, the Improved Strain of Vick's Branchingr Aster, white The best late variety. Per ounce $1.00. Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, the earliest of all asters. White or mixed colors 75c. per OS. JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Carnation Seeds and Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieties. 100 Seeds for 25 cents 100 Plants for $4.00 Postage Prrpaid. 25 Plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, d. c. Mention Florlata' Review when you write. New Carnation Argyle Place your orders for rooted cuttings with the originators of this grand novelty. Price (6 per lOO; $40 per lOOO. STOLLERY BROS., 1003 Carmen Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention Flortato* Review when you write. JUST ARRIVED from TRANCE -- ^°'"F*^egL''e1?'' ^""^«"''' JAPAN HOLLAND - "y'^^'°**!f; If^'^ N"^'^^"'- CHINA - Chinese Seared Lihes Liliura Longiflorum, all sizes. Crop short. Crocus, etc. On hand : — Extra selected Klly of the TaUay, 2,000 in a case $24.00 From cold storage : — A fine lot of Arano»rl»R. State quantity needed and prices will be cheerfully given by r. W. O. SGMMIT2. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention FlorUta' Review when you write. P)otcd Huttings. Qerbenas, [petunias, Florists can save money by send- ing for my price list of Kooted Cuttings before placing their orders elsewhere. Fine Stock Express Prepaid. And Other Stock. S. W» PIKE, St. Charles, Mo. Mention Florlito* Review when you write. FOR SALE. lOOO Poinsettias, One- and two-year old dormant roots, or will EXCHANE FOR HARDY ROSES. Address— CHARLES FRUEH, 1116 Hoyt Street. ■ SAGINAW. MICH. Mention The Review when you wrtf. MITOmNQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APPARATUS Mor vsMiR BoiLfRS. PHM s WD nm\os. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when you write. ■\v^;v _''\f''\if!^fW JANUARY 19, 1899, The Wcddy FkMists' Review* J97 GEO. WITTBOUD, Established 1857. 'Phone Lake View 136. Grower and Importer of Tropical Plants , 1708 N. IHalsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction n every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. VARIETIES. Size Height Char. , — PRICE — , Pot. Inches. Leaves. Each. Doz. Areca Lutescens 5-in. 22-26 6-10 |0.50 $5.00 6-in. 24-28 8-10 .75 9.00 8-in. 40-50 15-20 2.50 30.00 Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. 10-14 4-6 ,25 2.50 Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 24-26 5-7 1.50 18.00 8-in. 8«W0 4-6 2.50 80.00 " Forsteriana 6-in. 32-86 8-5 1.25 15.00 Latania Borbonica 4-in. 14-16 2-8 .25 3.00 6-in. 20-24 5-6 .75 9.00 8-in. 24-30 5-6 1.50 18.00 »-in. 34-86 7-8 2.50 80.00 Phoenix reclinata 5-in. 18-20 4- 5 .50 5.00 canariensis 6-in. 22-26 5-6 .75 9.00 7-in. 26-30 8-10 1.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 " 7 " " " 2.00 "8 " " " 3..W Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 " nice plants 20 '^ " " " .25 6 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 (I ti ft ** ' ** it It X ** " Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots Pandanus utilis, " " " 5 ''^ Veitchii, 7 " Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots 4 " .50 .50 .50 2.00 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 5 " Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. '^ Martensii, " " 4 " . Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 l.-W 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 Varieties. FERNS Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. $0.50 $4.00 8-in. 1.00 -8.00 5-in. 2.00 16.00 Cyrtomium falcatum 8-in. 1.00 8.00 Lomariagibba 8-in. 1.00 8.00 " 4-in. 1.50 12.00 Nepbrolepis pectinata 4-in. * 1.50 12.(0 Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Nepbrolepis pectinata 6-in. 8.00 ' " exaltata 4-in. 1.50 5-in. 2.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 30.00 $2.50 each. " Pbilipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .50 "^ serrulata 2-in. .50 25.00 12.00 16.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock w/eathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering same at $4.00 per 100 yards. Mention The Review when jrou write. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings of the following ? Per Per varieties are NOW READY: S 100. 1.000. Gold Nugget, yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 5.00 40.00 Mrs. las. Dean, light pink 6.00 50.00 Argyle, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances J oost, pink 5.C0 40.00 Flora Hill, white.. 3.00 20.00 Evelina, white 4.00 30.00 New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Bon Ton, scarlet 6.00 50.00 Jno. Young, white 5.00 40.00 Jubilee, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Victor,pink 3.00 20.00 Armazindy. variegated 3.00 20.00 Daybreak, light pink '. 2.50 20.00 Catalogue ready February 1st, Highest quality of Cuttings, well rooted. Chicago Carnation Co. Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL. Mention The Rcvl»w when you write. New Mammoth Verbenas.^'/,^rsfrltti of cuttings, $2 .00 per loo. Rooted cuttings 60c per loo, $4.00 per looo. Cash with order. We prepay express and guarantee the stock satisfactory in every respect. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. Copy of an order just received. Dec. i8j i8q8. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, III. Dear Sirs:— The verbenas arrived in good order. Thanks for send- iiig as good stuff as that is, as nobody has any room to kick on that kind of stuff at twice the price. Please find P. O. order for Ji.oo for lOO double fringed Petunias. A. DiNKBL, Brazil, Ind Mention Florirte' Review wlien y^:^ i ^ ^ EVER-Y ^ OMN U) ^. ^.Description ^JTJONINGERKQ- n[\\i^mmk\jQllCAOO. ...THIS IS IT... CO Over lOO.OOO in ITse. Lehman's Wagon Heaters Will keep your delivery wagons at a temperat ure that will prevent vour plants and flowers freezing in the coldest weather Posi- tively no smoke, no smell, no gas, DO danger. Cost of Operating less than one cent per hour. Thoroughly reliable. Inexpensive and durable. Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List. LEHMAN BROS.. JAMES W. ERRINGER MANUFACTURER*. ^^„ «, ^''* u"'.^ •***A«^^'/^8.*",*V T 10 BOND STREET. NEW YORK. 897 WabaaJi AV6., CKIOAOO, lit. Mention Th« Review wh»»n you write. ues THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Florists' Review when you writs. GOLD riSH and f^^^. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. 6112 and 6114 Wentwortli Avenue, CHiaGO Mention Tbs Review when you writs. !S-'Pl1010 PPOCbS I n(,p\\imJ^! '^---^^^ ■' ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Unooln ▲▼•. OKXCAOO. Greenhouse PIPE and FITTINGS i££i^ Mention The Review when jron write. Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICaLLV AND PERFECTLY BV HENRY W. GIBBONS, '" '" AVV.'.'S: "'•" EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED Mention The Kevlew when you write. ESTIMATES FREE. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BlILDERS Hot NNdter Boilers. .Pipes, liltinqs StTi F.,:. CiT.. 'r Catai ). ^"'' \ out iUilifUj Vppcirdtus Ifentioii The Rorlew when you writ*. . .: : a-AJuL-i-r^A iv;!Tv .• : •• vr JANUARY 19, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* J 99 ROWERS URISH And " Your Profits Increase. Walker" a Plant Food Is a scientifically prepared fertilizer which every one of your customers should have and will want when you show it to them. 100% Proffit for You. Send for free literature and price lists. FLO^VLR CITY PUNT FOOD CO., Rochester. N. Y. Mention Floriats' Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, qnioker and more effective tban the beUows. ,^^,^1^ p„^. mended by all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not / ^^^^^^^^^^^B^^^^^ have order ^^^^^^^^^^^^■^^^^^ direct from us. ESW. E. XScMOBRAN ft CO., 16-ai V. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. ...JADOO... J. LOUIS LOOSE, Florist, Corner I2th and F, N. W., Washington, D. C, Jan. ii, iSgg. Find Jadoo beneficial in the use of Ad. Cuneatum, Farleyense and ferns generally. (Signed) J. LOUIS LOOSE. JOS. R. FREEMAN, Florist, 6i2 Thirteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C, Jan. 12. 1899. The American Jadoo Co. Gentlemen: — I have used Jadoo Fibre for man)^ plants, and find it par- ticularly good for Anthuriums in its pure state; and in connection with other soils for Gloxinias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and other fine rooted plants. Respectfully, (Signed) J. R. FREEMAN. Bend for onr new Catalo^ra^* THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. AIiXi PSOMIVEVT Seedsmen and Dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadocf Uqnid. Mention The Review when you write. INDIANAPOLIS. Club Meeting;. The Indiajiapolis Florists' Club held its first and last meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 3. This will be a surprise to a great many readers, but I will explain. At the meeting it was proposed to abandon the club and con- solidate with the State Florists' Asso- ciation. This motion was laid over till next meeting, but before that time the State Florists' Association met on January 9 and invited the local club to consolidate with them. This invi- tation was extendied at about 4:30. The local club sent out a hurried call for a special meeting at 7 that even- ing, and the Indianapolis Florists' Club at that meeting drew its last breath and became the State Florists' Association of Indiana. But to return to the local club meet- ing. It was also proposed to give shows at each of their meetings and give small premiums on cut flowers and plants. A committee was appoint- ed to make a premium list for next meeting on carnations, as it was de- cided to have a carnation show in Feb- ruary. There will be premiums given on 1 dozen each white, red, pink and any other color. A certificate of merit will be awarded to any new cut flower or plant. After the regular routine business was over the newly elected officers were installed. After the meet- ing they entertained the club at the Germania Cafe with an elegant sup- per, and all had a good, jolly time. State Florists' Association Meeting. January 9 the State Florists' Asso- ciation met in the horticultural room in the State House. It was decided by this society to abandon the annual flower shows held here and to give several smaller ones throughout the year. As stated above, this society in- vited the local florists' club to con- solidate with them, and in conse- quence thereof a new constitution was necessary. A committee was appoint- ed to revise the old one and, if neces- sary, make a new one. Following officers were elected: President, E. G. Hill, Richmond; flrst vice-president, J. C. Powers, Indian- apolis; second vice-president, Herbert Heller, New Castle; secretary, R. Mc- Keand. Indianapolis; treasurer, .1. T. Huntington, Indianapolis. In connec- tion with the meeting a display of flowers was staged and following awards made: Certificate of merit to Bertermann Flo. Co. for cyclamen; Henry Rieman for Meteor roses; S. Park Flo. Co., Bride and Maid roses; E. G. Hill & Co., red carnation, with America; S. Pk. Floral Co., best pink and fancy with Triumph and Helen Keller; W. Coles, best white with Eve- lina; E. Hukriede & Son, Marie Louise violets; J. Hartje, Farquhar; S. Pk. Flo. Co., California; H. Rieman, hon- orable mention for plant of Cypripe- dium insigne; same for vase mixed carnations; same to E. Hukreide for azaleas. F. Dcrner & Sons Co. had on exhi- bition a vase of their new carnation G. H. Crane. This variety attracted a great deal of attention and was much admired by everyone. Notes. Business here is rather quiet after the holidays, New Year's trade being nothing extra, the supply being great- er than the demand. John Rathsam's place on Broadway was damaged by fire on the night of January 8 to the extent of about $600. His loss included his palms and a good deal of bedding stock. Mr. Houston Tall, of the Garfield Park greenhouses, met with a painful accident a week ago. He was taking the night fireman's place and stumbled down by the boiler; in falling he threw out his hand to save himself and fell against the furnace door, burning himself badly. Mr. Henry Rothermel, of the Gar- field Park greenhouses, was recently married to Fernie D. Burriss. The boys all wish him luck. FRED. COATESVILLE, PA.— James Brown has secured land upon which he will erect several greenhouses for carna- tions. . ■■ «».i»M**J^»t^-J^^.ni^--^-g^-'^^^Vv"V,h i.Vi,!^ ■mA'ii^tt- ■■'-''■■'■' •-ffliMfii'thiitiiCiillShtiJMmiit'iii'rt'r''''--^^''-'--' — ■ ■ iVii-.ilf r.nfrJr 200 IV Weekly Florists' Review: JANUARY 19, 1899. KROESCHELL BROS CO. DCFBOVIU) Greenhouse Boiler 29to59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Florlata' Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST OUGHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST TOB FABTICUliABS ADDRESS JOHN e. ESLER. Soc'y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Ileatloo Floiiats' R»t|»w when rou write. HARRY BALSLEY.cLi. Those Red Pots standards— Full SIza and WIda Bottoms. Bulb Pans and Aulaa Pots for tha Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., D«troit, Mich. Mention Florlate' Review when ron write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE i^ VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker CUy Machine Works, RICHMOND, INO. Mention The Review when jrou write. High Grade BOILERS Get our For GREENHOUSES. Catalogue. STUM AND HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Itica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Ventilating Apparatifs LOW COST. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED .:For Florists Send 5 cents postage to New York Office for latest catalogue of Oreenhonsa Heatlnff and Vantilatingr Apparatns. Send for estimates on Cypress Greenhouse Material. Also for our Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. Send for circulars of HOT BED SASH AND fHAMES. "« i . . . . ■ We make special Greenhouse PUTTY. Price on application. Lord &, Burnham Co. New York Office, Si. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th St. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITtCTS General Office and Works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. AND BUILDERS. Mention The Review when you write. Spence Hot Water Heater constructed in circular sections — two patterns — one has single smoke flue in center— other, a number of smaller holes near circumference — placed alternately one above another — easy to see that under this arrangement, the heated gases, unable to escape to chimney in direct line, are retained till they have been used to best possible advantage — enough sections used to absorb all available heat when heater is running to full capacity — heat, coal, money, saved. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY. SYRACUSE-NEW YORK-BOSTON. KELLOaa-nACKAY-CAHERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET, CHICAQO. Mention The Review when you write. HOW DO YOU "T "^UM V j Heat Your Delivery Wagon r i We have a charcoal stove that has been given three years' trial in our i own wagons, and we know it will give satisfaction. "We will ship you \ one, with piping and damper complete, for $5.00. J Write for particulars. I GEO. WITTBOLD, 1708 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO, f t^WW WW WW www www WW ww^wwwwwww^wwwJl Mention Florlete' Review when you write GLR88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator eULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. Manufactured C laAnhc 9l ^nne Factory. Queens Borough. . .by 0, jaCODS Ob ODnS, omce, 406W. UthSt.. NY. WHITE LEAD. PUTTY. ETC , AT WHOLESALE SASH HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS IMI'IS, Stnd Four Ct-nS tjr I'.it.ili G MM»\KVFIS (.KIINHOl SI 151 IIDISir _ Mention The Review when you write. -.■>i_i.-^ .i-;,ia^/JiiLi£ji. '^■.' -fV>^4^>^.''''^i".- I ■■'* 'X'' ' Copyright, 1699, by - rbORIST^ PUDLISnilNQ CO.. S20-S35 Caxton Bulldlnft. CtllCAQO. VoLIIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 26, J899. N0.6J. DAHLIA CAMELLIAEFLORA. We present herewith an engraving of some pot plants of this dwarf, early blooming dahlia from a photograph sent us by Mr. A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Miller has grown it as a pot plant for spring sales for the last It seems as though it should be very useful to a florist doing a general local trade. WILTING POINSETTIAS. A correspondent from the far north, where the thermometer was down to 43 degrees below when his inquiry was Dahlia Camelliaeflora. five years and has found it very use- ful. He also grows it planted out in the field in summer, where it not only is the earliest to bloom, but produces fiowers freely all the season. The plants do not exceed two feet in height and do not need any stakes. The flowers are pure white in color, of large size, and borne on stout stems. penned, says: "How can I grow poin- settias for cut flowers so they will stand? Could sell them cut if they did not wilt down so soon." I have never noticed that the bracts wilt batlly a'ter the first few hours, and have noticed several times this wlntfir that the cut poinsettias stood up well for several days, provided they ha'd been cut and placed in water for a few hours, or better for a whole night before being used lor the decor- ation. There are few of our leading flowers that should be cut and at once handed over to the customer or used for any purpose. , This will assuredly apply to roses, carnations, tulips and even violets if the latter are wrapped in oiled paper and kept in a moder- ately warm place, and we suspect the trouble with our frientl's poinsettias is the absence of the necessary "water cure;" All florists must have noticed that when flowers are cut from the plants when the roots are dry or dur- ing the warm midday hours, the flow- ers wilt more quickly than those cut when the plants are well charged with moisture, and if they must b'fe severed from the plant under these un- favorable conditions, then some hours with their stems in water is abso- lutely necessary. WM. SCOTT. STEM ROT. I notice in replying to H. A. S., Mr. Fred Dorner says that the so-called stemrot of carnations is due partially to deeper planting on the bench than in the fleld. I do not flnd this to be so in my case. Having been troubled with stemrot last year on McGowan, I raised 400 McGowan cuttings from stock pur- chased in Pennsylvaniaj taking the greatest care with them. They were planted on May 7 and by September, when they were housed, I had the larg- est McGowan carnations I ever housed. These, as well as the other varieties, were planted by myself, being particu- lar to have the plants near the surface and not any deeper than they had pre- viously been planted, and in about two or three weeks they commenced to shrivel up and die, five to ten per day, until by December 10 I had lost over two-thirds of them, while of such Va- ■...^aJMi*^A^A..t.iAJ> .,1^.-1. -....L .-■■...■-, ■■s^^j.^ii ■^'■'•-*'^''''^'"^ "-■-■-■-"'- -'■-•■■>- ^^ ■^ »^-ct'-jf. ,... .-■:=•■...■■> ■■'•-•■---^■- :J. -J'- • ■ -'• ■ --^^g^. ..L^-..:j-<^\-.':k>;sfi;--f;^;it,frtft*i r ■i''-^ 202 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 26, 1899. rieties as Scott, Daybreak, Eldorado and Portia, I have not lost over 10 per cent. I think this proves that it is not in the planting, but in the condi- tion of the plant and that some va- rieties are more subject to this dis- ease than others. I have never tried sulphur as a rem- edy, but it has always seemed to me that we are working in the dark. I trust the matter will be investigated by some of our state chemists. It has always been an idea of mine that stemrot was a disease of the sap similar to a blood disease of the hu- man body; if so, while sulphur might possibly be a preventive in destroy- ing the germs as they matured, it would not be any good as an eradicat- or. A. J. B. Lemon Verbena. There is a plant that is always ask- ed for from the general florist and which it Is very difficult to buy in satisfactory shape, and that is the Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora). If you grew some plants in 4-inch pots last summer, and they have been rest- ing under a bench since October, not dust dry, but dry enough to lose their leaves, it will soon be time to get them up. Shake off the old soil and repot In no larger a pot than they were pre- viously in. Shorten back the strong shoots and cut entirely away the weak ones. Place in a temperature of 50 degrees, and when you are watering the bench, raise the hose and always syringe this plant. They will soon break and give you all the cuttings you want. I used to hear years ago that the lemon verbena was a difficult plant to propagate. We never find it so. It may not root under the same condi- tions as a carnation, that is, cool both In the sand and above, but when the sand Is 65 to 70 degrees and the at- mosphere 50 degrees, they root almost as surely, if not as quickly, as an achyranthus. The cuttings should never be allowed to wilt, either from lying around when made, or sun or want of water in the sand. As I may forget to mention this little favorite again, will say that after being rooted its treatment is no different from any other soft-wooded young plant, for al- though not a soft-wooded plant, you are treating it as such by rooting the young, tender growths; so grow them along till early April, when the only place for them is a hot bed. A plant in a 3-inch pot once stopped and put into a hot bed in middle of April will make four times the plant of one grown in any kind of greenhouse with best of care. I trust my readers, or critical read- ers, will not think it strange that I re- commend what they may consider such an obsolete structure as a hot bed, but nevertheless there are a few plants that not only grow magnificently un- der the Influence of this primitive method, but it is no fraud on your customers to produce plants that way. The man who would grow young roses or carnations that way would be a sinner. Begonia Manicata Aaea. - Last year i mentioned the many good qualities of this handsome bego- nia. It is one of the very best house plants that we know of. Its succulent growth resisting the dry air of the room better than any of this beautiful genus. It is never plentiful and propa- gation is slow by the usual method of cuttings, because you can't get cut- tings enough, but it can be increased almost as quickly as the Rex type, either by sections of the leaf or lay- ing the leaf on the surface of the sand and pegging it down and severing the main ribs of the leaf here and there; perhaps the latter is the best way. Roses. There is no better time In all the year to root roses of the tea section, which to us Is by far the most Im- portant class. Large growers root their roses with as much certainty as they would verbenas. Though but a small rose grower, the writer has for years been propagating roses at vari- ous times and using several kinds of cuttings. The test of whether a cut- ting is better with one eye or two, or more, I once tried, and before' it was time tp replant again the two-eyed cutting had given the best results. That old controversy of "flowering versus blind wood" Is slumbering, per- haps never to be revived, and most likely both sides satisfied that they are In the right. If any one has had perfect success by either way, don't let them change; depend on It, it is not the way or form they started the cutting, but their great care, attention and skill that followed. I believe, and experience has proved to me, that a cutting of so-called blind wood, if suf- ficiently strong. Is just as good and will make eventually as free flowering and vigorous a plant as one made from a portion of the flowering shoot. In selecting the cuttings or the ma- terial that makes a good cutting, it seems to me that a good gardener knows It by instinct, the same kind of faculty that some men possess who are expert waterers; they know at a glance whether the plant needs water or not. The rose cutting should be neither soft nor succulent, as we want a verbena cutting, nor should It be sufficiently old to be ripened and hard. The right condition can be best de- scribed by saying that the stem a few joints below the bud, when the latter is about opening. Is in the ideal age for propagating, and blind wood of the same texture is just as good. American Beauty Is as easy to prop- agate in the winter months as any of the teas, only there is more room for exercise of the brain than in making cuttings of the teas. Large, strong growths should be avoided, and so should the wiry, small growths. No one thinks about making cuttings from the flowering wood of the Beauty because there Is such an abundance of blind shoots of better material from which to choose. Shoots of medium size are the ones, and the cuttings should be made from that part of the stem, neither too near the bottom, be- cause too woody, nor near the top, be- cause too sappy. Roses in the winter months root in sand in a house where the temperature Is 55 degrees perfect- ly without any bottom heat, but take five or six weeks before they are rea(}y to pot oft. If raising roses for my own use, the Ideal propagating bed would be where the sand was 60 to 65 degrees and the house 50 degrees. Roses should be potted off as' soon as there are any signs of roots and not left till the young roots are 2 Inches long, for in that state you will likely lose them In removing from the sand. Many a young batch of American Beauties has been injured and many lost when first potted from the sand, from want of attention In shading and watisrlng. In these particulars much greater care is needed with the Beauties than with the tea varieties. WILLIAM SCOTT. BONNAFFON TURNING BLACK. Referring to the experience of "Illi- nois," whose Bonnaffon chrysanthe- mums turned black at the tips of the petals, would say that I had the same trouble with mine, and I can affirm that in my case It was not caused by overfeeding or damping. It seemed to be in the flower itself. Over half of my BonnafEons were Injured in this way, though in three different benches / ♦.f." :;••-. 'Pr.MiT''i,;'. ■ I- .; i^'v,T*r,r JANUARY 26, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 203 Store and Conservatory of Mr. Oscar Kreitling, Chicago. in three different parts of the house, and no other variety was affected. As soon as a flower was attected it- seemed to stop growing' and never in- creased in size even if very small when the trouble began to manifest itself. CARL HAGENBURGER. Mentor, O. SOQETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Department of Plant Registration. The Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincin- nati, O., registers new rose Maid of Honor, a sport from Bridesmaid, deep- er pink in color. This is the variety which the Hoff- meister Floral Co. has been advertis- ing for introduction this season under the name of Miss Clara Barton, but having been apprised of the fact that another firm had previously registered a rose under this name, they, out of deference to the rules of the S. A. F. regarding the registration of new plants, and with the best interests of the trade at heart, have decided to adopt the new name, as above indi- cated, for their rose. It is but justice to the Hoffmeister Floral Co. to call attention to the fact that they had already advertised and catalogued the rose as Miss Clara Bar- ton, and that the change is made by them at considerable expense and em- barrassment. Their courteous act is entitled to especial recognition by the trade and particularly by the members of the S. A. F., in whose estimation the name Maid of Honor should stand, under these circumstances, as singu- larly appropriate. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary ORCHIDS. [Addition to article by \Vm. Scott, in issues of Dec. 15 and Dec. 29.] If for want of space, means or ex- perience, I was compelled to invest in but a few kinds, my choice of the six species that would be most likely to succeed with the beginner and at the same time are the most desirable flow- ers and cover the season of most de- mand, would be: Cattleya labiata — Oct. and Nov. Cypripedium insigne — Nov. and Dec. Cattleya Trianae — Jan. and Feb. Dendrobium nobile— Feb. and March. Coelogyne cristata grandiflora— Feb. and March. Cattleya Mossiae— April and May. MASS. HORT. SOCIETY. The printed schedule of the prizes offered by the above society for 1899 has been issued. The total amount for the year is $8,150, of which $2,000 IS offered for plants, |2,668 for flow- ers, 150 for native plants, $1,732 for fruits, $1,200 for vegetables and $500 for gardens, greenhouses, etc. Following are the dates for the lead- ing exhibitions: Spring exhibition, March 21 to 24. Rhododendron exhi- bition, June 1 and 2; Rose and Straw- I*? II- ft '"■ "i r-i i r. jr-ilirrMJi ' .I'l^tf *' r AWit'Tail 1 ■ ..^^lU'i^.^. ■- •ii--^ ■-2.- .:>.-.,^it^:.,..';fmiA. .J».. .. i^ ■<,>i-..farAjr; 202 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* JANUARY 26, 1899. rieties as Scott, Daybreak, Eldorado and Portia, I have not lost over 10 per cent. I think this proves that it is not in the planting, but in the condi- tion of the plant and that some va- rieties are more subject to this dis- ease than others. I have never tried sulphur as a rem- edy, but it has always seemed to me that we are working in the dark. I trust the matter will be investigated by some of our state chemists. It has always been an idea of mine that stemrot was a disease of the sap similar to a blood disease of the hu- man body; if so, while sulphur might possibly be a preventive in destroy- ing the germs as they matured, it would not be any good as an eradicat- or. A. J. B. Lemon Verbena. There is a plant that is always ask- ed for from the general florist and which it is very difficult to buy in satisfactory shape, and that is the Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora). If you grew some plants in 4-inch pots last summer, and they have been rest- ing under a bench since October, not dust dry, but dry enough to lose their leaves, it will soon be time to get them up. Shake olt the old soil and repot in no larger a pot than they were pre- viously in. Shorten back the strong shoots and cut entirely away the weak ones. Place in a temperature of 50 degrees, and when you are watering the bench, raise the hose and always syringe this plant. They will soon break and give you all the cuttings you want. I used to hear years ago that the lemon verbena was a difficult plant to propagate. We never find it so. It may not root under the same condi- tions as a carnation, that is, cool both in the sand and above, but when the sand is 65 to 70 degrees and the at- mosphere 50 degrees, they root almost as surely, if not as quickly, as an achyranthus. The cuttings should never be allowed to wilt, either from lying around when made, or sun or want of water in the sand. As I may forget to mention this little favorite again, will say that after being rooted its treatment is no different from any other soft-wooded young plant, for al- though not a soft-wooded plant, you are treating it as such by rooting the young, tender growths; so grow them along till early April, when the only place for them is a hot bed. A plant in a 3-inch pot once stopped and put into a hot bed in middle of April will make four times the plant of one grown in any kind of greenhouse with best of care. I trust my readers, or critical read- ers, will not think it strange that I re- commend what they may consider such an obsolete structure as a hot bed, but nevertheless there are a few plants that not only grow magnificently un- der the influence of this primitive method, but it is no fraud on your customers to produce plants that way. The man who would grow young roses or carnations that way would be a sinner. Begonia Manicata Au. ea. Last year i mentioned the many good qualities of this handsome bego- nia. It is one of the very best house plants that we know of, its succulent growth resisting the dry air of the room better than any of this beautiful genus. It is never plentiful and propa- gation is slow by the usual method of cuttings, because you can't get cut- tings enough, but it can be increased almost as quickly as the Rex type, either by sections of the leaf or lay- ing the leaf on the surface of the sand and pegging it down and severing the main ribs of the leaf here and there; perhaps the latter is the best way. I Roses. I There is no better time in all the year to root roses of the tea section, which to us is by far the most im- portant class. Large growers root their roses with as much certainty as they would verbenas. Though biit a small rose grower, the writer has for years been propagating roses at vari- ous times and using several kinds of cuttings. The test of whether a cut- ting is better with one eye or two, oc more, I once tried, and before it was time to replant again the two-eyed cutting had given the best results. That old controversy of "flowering versus blind wood" is slumbering, per- haps never to be revived, and most likely both sides satisfied that they are in the right. If any one has had perfect success by either way, don't let them change; depend on it, it is not the way or form they started the cutting, but their great care, attention and skill that followed. I believe, and experience has proved to me, that a cutting of so-called blind wood, if suf- ficiently strong, is just as good and will make eventually as free flowering and vigorous a plant as one made from a portion of the flowering shoot. In selecting the cuttings or the ma- terial that makes a good cutting, it seems to me that a good gardener knows it by instinct, the same kind of faculty that some men possess who are expert waterers; they know at a glance whether the plant needs water or not. The rose cutting should be neither soft nor succulent, as we want a verbena cutting, nor should it be sufficiently old to be ripened and hard. The right condition can be best de- scribed by saying that the stem a few joints below the bud, when the latter is about opening, is in the ideal age for propagating, and blind wood of the same texture is just as good. American Beauty is as easy to prop- agate in the winter months as any of the teas, only there is more room for exercise of the brain than in making cuttings of the teas. Large, strong growths should be avoided, and so should the wiry, small growths. No one thinks about making cuttings from the flowering wood of the Beauty because there is such an abundance of blind shoots of better material from which to choose. Shoots of medium size are the ones, and the cuttings should be made from that part of the stem, neither too near the bottom, be- cause too woody, nor near the top, be- cause too sappy. Roses in the winter months root in sand in a house where the temperature is 55 degrees perfect- ly without any bottom heat, but take five or six weeks before they are rea(Jy to pot off. If raising roses for my own use, the ideal propagating bed would be where the sand was 60 to 65 degrees and the house 50 degrees. Roses should be potted off as soon as there are any signs of roots and not left till the young roots are 2 inches long, for in that state you will likely lose them in removing from the sand. Many a young batch of American Beauties has been injured and many lost when first potted from the sand, from want of attention in shading and watering. In these particulars much greater care is needed with the Beauties than with the tea varieties. WILLIAM SCOTT. BONNAFFON TURNING BLACK. Referring to the experience of "Illi- nois." whose Bonnaffon chrysanthe- mums turned black at the tips of the petals, would say that I had the same trouble with mine, and I can affirm that in my case it was not caused by overfeeding or damping. It seemed to be in the flower itself. Over half of my Bonnaffons were injured in this way, though in three different benches JANUARY 26, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 203 Store and Conservatory of Mr. Oscar Kreitling, Chicago. in three different parts of the house, and no other variety was affected. As soon as a flower was attected it seemed to stop growing' and never in- creased in size even if very small when the trouble began to manifest itself. CARL HAGENBLRGER. Mentor, 0. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Department of Plant Registration. The Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincin- nati, O., registers new rose Maid of Honor, a sport from Bridesmaid, deep- er pink in color. This is the variety which the Hoff- meister Floral Co. has been advertis- ing for introduction this season under the name of Miss Clara Barton, but having been apprised of the fact that another firm had previously registered a rose under this name, they, out of deference to the rules of the S. A. F. regarding the registration of new plants, and with the best interests of the trade at heart, have decided to adopt the new name, as above indi- cated, for their rose. It is but justice to the Hoffmeister Floral Co. to call attention to the fact that they had already advertised and catalogued the rose as Miss Clara Bar- ton, and that the change is made by them at considerable expense and em- barrassment. Their courteous act is entitled to especial recognition by the trade and particularly by the members of the S. A. F., in whose estimation the name Maid of Honor should stand, under these circumstances, as singu- larly appropriate. WM. .J. STEWART, Secretary ORCHIDS. I Additidii til ;irticli' li\ Win. Si-ott, in issiius of Dei. l.iand Dec. 2'.t. | If for want of space, means or ex- perience, I was compelled to invest in but a few kinds, my choice of the six species that would be most likely to succeed with the beginner and at the same time are the most desirable flow- ers and cover the season of most de- mand, would be: Cattleya labiata— Oct. and Nov. Cypripedium insigne — Nov. and Dec. Cattleya Trianae — Jan. and Feb. Dendrobium nobile — Feb. and March. Coelogyne cristata grandiflora— Feb. and March. Cattleya Mossiae — April and May. MASS. HORT. SOCIETY. The printed schedule of the prizes offered by the above society for 1899 has been issued. The total amount for the year is $8,150, of which $2,000 Is offered for plants, $2,668 for flow- ers, $.")0 for native plants, $1,732 for fruits, $1,200 for vegetables and $500 for gardens, greenhouses, etc. Following are the dates for the lead- ing exhibitions: Spring exhibition, March 21 to 24. Rhododendron exhi- bition, June 1 and 2; Rose and Straw- '■v.'fr^r^r- 204 The Weekly Florists^ Review/ JfAJ^JQARY S6. 1696. t berry exhibition, June 22 and 23; An- nual Plant and Flower exhibition, ROSE NOTES. Many leading rose growers have pro- nounced very decidedly in favor of grafted stock for their next season's planting, and we advise all to try at least a few grafted plants in compari- son with those on their own roots; you can then decide for yourself which will pay best, all things considered. If not already on hand, a supply of Manetti stocks should be secured at once. These stocks are usually from 15 to 20 inches long and may be shortened to about 8 or 10 inches, us- ing a pruning shears for this purpose. Pot them in ordinary rose soil, with- out any fertilizer added. Crowd the roots in as small a pot as possible (nothing larger than a 2%-lnch pot should be used), and pot very firm. Try a few in a mixture of one-half "Jadoo" and one-half soil and note the result. We found they filled the pot with roots much quicker, gaining about three days over those potted in pure soil, while at the same time the roots were much heavier and longer, certainly a point in its favor, as strong root action is essential be- fore the operation of grafting should begin. When potted, place the stocks in a greenhouse, where the temperature should be kept at 40 to 45 degrees at night, ventilating freely during the day, and do not allow the temperature to go above 50 degrees at any time, if possible. In two or three weeks they will be in shape for grafting. While we are waiting for the stocks to get into condition, we have ample time to prepare a glass case for their reception during the period of unit- ing. Select a bench where a bottom heat of 75 to 80 degrees can be ob- tained. If it is a side bench, there should be at least 15 inches top room; on this a temporary wooden frame may be built, similar in shape to a hot-bed, giving it a pitch of two or three inches toward the walk. If you August 30 and 31; Ajinual Fruit and Vegetable exhibition, September 28 and 29; Chrysanthemum exhibition, November 7 to 10. Copies of the schedule may be ob- tained from Robert Manning, secre- tary, Horticultural Hall, Boston. have any hot-bed sash not in use, they will answer very well for a cover, placing them on the case length- wise, but be very particular about making a good fit, as the case should be as near air-tight as possible. If a permanent glass case is wanted, we much prefer a center bench 6 feet wide. We can then build a wooden frame 18 inches high in the middle, sloping to 12 inches on each side, making an inverted V shaped roof. The glass sash may be 3 feet wide by 3 feet deep, and can be hinged to the ridge in the middle, opening from each side. The frame can be made as long as necessary, but it would be desirable to put in a partition every 6 feet, so as to enable one to control each batch separately, as a very large frame would not likely be filled all at once. The kind of wood to select, the most approved method of grafting, and treatment of grafts during confine- ment in the glass case, will form the subject of our next week's notes. S. A. B. SOQETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Legislative Committee's Report. [Continued from last week.] After the matters of detail which were submitted by the committee had been disposed of, the still more impor- tant one of market values was taken up. The chairman of your committee urged upon the Appraiser that some steps should be taken to fix said val- ues a sufficient time in advance of the arrival of the main consignments in the fall, so that importers could enter goods and have them passed upon in the shortest time possible. At first the proposition did not meet with fa- vor, but afterwards an agreement was reached, that the authorities would re- ceive a committee next May or June and consult with them in regard to prices for fall importations. In case the work could not be done through a committee, they would re- ceive individuals and accept evidence in regard to values, and from evidence submitted, make the schedule. As this is a very important part of the work of the committee, we took pains to get the matter from the authorities, and beg leave to submit it herewith. Oftlce of the Appraiser of Merchandise, Port of New York. N. Y., Dec. 16, 1898. Patrick O'Mara, Esq. Sir: Referring to your conversation with Examiner Liersner in ■which you asked to be Informed what constitutes market value In order that the Secretary of the Society of American Florists might have the information published in your offlcial organ for the benefit of your memhers, I have to state: Customs Administrative Act, as amend- ed July 24, 1897, defines "market value" In paragraphs 10, 11 and 19, copies of which passages are enclosed. In practical administration it Is the cus- tom of the appraising officer to determine In proper ways the value of the merchan- dise In the usual commercial quantities, and to estaJbllsh a uniform value for the articles In the usual quantities. No spe- cial discounts are allowed and no privi- leges which are not enjoyed by the bal- ance of the trade. Each article Is judged by itself without relation to the balance of the Invoice. Any further Information you may wish I shall be pleased to furnish. Respectfully yours, (Signed) T. C. WORDIN, Assistant Apipralser, Tenth Division. 728-C.C.T. Section 10. That it shall he the duty of the appraisers of t)ie United States, and every one of them and every person who shall act as such appraiser, or of the collector, as the oase may he, by all rea- sonable ways and means in his or their power, to ascertain, estimate and appraise (any Invoice or affidavit thereto or state- ment of cost, or of cost of production to the contrary notwithstanding) the actual market value and wholesale price of the merchandise at the time of exportation to the United States, In the principal markets of the country whence the same has 'been imported, andl the numiber of yards, parcels, or quantities, and actual market value of wholesale price of every one of them as the case may require. Section 11. That when the actual mar- ket value as defined (by law of any article of iniported merchandise wholly or partly manufactured and subject to an ad val- orem duty, or to a duty based in whole or in part on value, cannot be otherwise ascertained! to the satisfaction of the ap- praising officer, such officer shall use all available means in his power to ascer- tain the cost of production of such mer- chandise at the time of exportation to the ynlted States, and at the place of manu- facture; suoh cost of production to in- clude the cost of materials and of fabri- cation, all general expenses covering each and every outlay of whatsoever nature in- cident to such production, together with the expense of preparing and putting up suoh merchandise ready for srhipment, and an addition of not less than 8 nor more than 50 per centum upon the total cost as thus ascertained; and In no case shall such merchandise be appraised upon or- iginal appraisal or reappralsement at less than the total cost of production as thus ascertained. It shall 't>e lawful for ap- praising officers, in determining the dutia- ble value of such n^erchandlse, to take into consideration the wholesale price at which sudh or similar merchandise is sold or offered for sale In the United States, due allowance being made for estimated duties thereon, the cost of transportation, insurance and other necessary expenses from the place of shipment to the United States, and a reasonable commission, if any has been paid, not exceeding 6 per centum. Section 19. That whenever imported mercliandlse is subject to an ad valorem ■:^V^y^:^}.--.-iT :■ >^ATlh„.',-',,,,1.:.f ■^■^...■, ^ ^ -iifl-'-fct^ l."r JM^i lift! I M •li'rii^.i^'B'Vii'iJ'aortif^-^"'-*^*'-''-'-^--*-^" -"*".^.^.*^' ■ JANUARY 26, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 209 but they opined it would not keep much longer — it didn't. It was decided to hold the annual banquet at Webb's parlors on Febru- ary 8th. Last week we had the thermometer down to 10 degrees below zero, and in twenty-four hours was up to 45 or 50 .above, and no snow on the ground. Herbaceous plants are suffering badly; no one is making money these days only skating rink proprietors. Dunlop reports nothing doing, only a little funeral work (this weather is .good for that, if nothing else.) The call is for white flowers chiefly. The next regular meeting will be devoted to carnations. Specimen blooms of all the leading and newer varieties will be on tap and some one •will read an essay on them. That veteran horticulturist, Mr. Peter Barr, of daffodil fame, is booked to appear here on the 22nd or 23rd inst. The fraternity will turn out in a body to welcome the distinguished "tramp abroad" to this land of frost and snow (apples). E. H. CARTER. ST. PAUL. Trade continues good, with a fair supply of all seasonable flowers and plants. Prices have dropped some- what, roses now retailing at $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Carnations at 50 and 75 •cents. There has been an unusually .good demand for colored flowers, the prei^ailing preference for dark red be- ing very noticeable. The advent of the Jubilee carnation seems to have influenced the taste of flower buyers .a great deal. A year or two since the Daybreak color was all the rage, but this season red is the first choice. Stock is fairly abundant; favorable wreather, with plenty of bright sun- :shine, has brought out some very good blooms. Carnations are still short of demand, while a good many roses also Are being shipped in. Violets are the only home crop adequate to the de- mand. The only things in the line of bulbous stock yet in bloom are Ro- mans, Paper Whites and a few Har- risii. The disease has played havoc in many cases and unless something is found to arrest its devastations the grand Easter lily from Bermuda must give way to something else. Even longiflorums from Japan show traces •of disease. Notes. Fred Schulze met with a serious loss on the night of December 30 by the freezing of his entire stock, owing to insufficient boiler capacity. Dr. R. Schiffman, of much local tame as an orchid grower, contem- plates a visit to Central and South America soon in quest of new and rare specimens. Any in the trade de- •sirous of making such a tour in con- genial company should address him at once. Charles Anderson, who has conduct- ed a store on "the hill" at several dif- ferent times, is opening up at his old stand on Western avenue. R. C. Seeger has closed his store at the city market for a couple of months. Funeral work has been in great de- mand. Shipping trade dusing the month has been very good. Club Meeting. The Society of Minnesota Florists held its regular meeting at the West Hotel, Minneapolis, on Saturday even- ing, Jan. 14th. There was an unusu- ally good attendance, over thirty being present and much interest taken. Mr. A. S. Swanson, of the Legislative Com- mittee, reported the progress made and started a subscription list to help defray expenses in drafting a bill and getting it before the Legislature. As stated before the object of this bill is to prohibit the sale of greenhouse products by state institutions support- ed by criminal and pauper labor. Otto Hiersekorn, of St. Paul, pre- sented a paper on "Decorations" and "How to successfully conduct a store," giving many valuable hints in both lines. Among other things he dwelt upon the importance of filling all or- ders, large or small, with neatness and despatch. He harshly criticised the wholesale shippers for making high prices at the holidays. He also ad- vised growers to grow more decora- tive stock and less bedding plants. He touched on the miserable credit sys- tem in vogue and asked the society to give this question its earnest atten- tion with a view to remedying the conditions. Mr. James Souden, foreman for L. L. May & Co., displayed a very fine vase of carnations, varieties Jubilee, Triumph, Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt and Mayor Pingree. Christ Hansen was appointed speak- er for the next meeting with the sub- ject "Carnations." The Twin City Bowlers at their first meeting on Tuesday last made the following scores, which are not very bad, considering that most of them had had no practice. 12 3 4 5 Tot. Av Gust Malmqulst....l31 96 123 144 127 621 124 Ernest Nagel 143 lOO 122 144 106 615 123 f^arlson 70 64 74 122 108 438 88 G. Monson 98 76 80 97 90 441 88 Gust Win 97 112 91 105 104 509 102 Ed Swahn 84 112 93 113 402 100 A. S. Swanson 91 80 68 ... 239 SO Jacob Hartman 79 101 97 277 92 R. J. S. Wessllng.. .. 90 75 103 ... 268 89 Otto Will 73 60 141 98 ... 372 93 X. Y. Z. CLEVELAND. The Market. The principal topic of interest at present is the scarcity of stock, espe- cially roses. Tney sell at sight and brii^g from $4 to $8 per 100; retail pri- ces about as usual, $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen. Carnations are in brisk de- mand, especially white, and bring $1.50 and $2 per 100. Valley is coming in more plentiful and from $4 to $5 per 100 is realized for it. Violets continue to hold their own; Calif ornias |1, doubles $1.25 per 100, Tulips are ar- riving more freely and are held at $3 and $4; Harrisii, not too plentiful $15; callas $12.50, Romans and Paper whites remain as last quoted — $3 per 100, retailing at 75 cents per dozen; freesias, more plentiful, $3. Some good lilac is seen and readily brings 50 cents per spray. Plant trade is not as brisk as it has been. There has been much fu- neral work the past week. Notes. Florists of Youngstown and neigh- boring towns complain of the visits of Cleveland crape chasers; the dis- ease is evidently contagious. Our neighbors can be assured of the sym- pathy of their fellow craftsmen of Cleveland. Mr. Darnell, manager for J. M. Gas- ser, is on a trip south and intends making a short visit to Cincinnati. Mr. Hippard, of Youngstown, was a visitor this week. O. A. C. O. WASHINGTON. Last week was a good one for all concerned. We had sunny weather for four days 'and as a result fine stock, good prices and a heavy demand. Everything from the Market was sold early. Brides, Maids and Meteors brought $8 and $10. Beauties are scarce, in fact none to be had. La 1 ranee, with two foot stems, brought $10 to $1{). Perles are held at $6, tu- lips $2 to $3, Romans $2, valley $4, smilax $20, Harrisii and callas $12.50. American Rose Co. and J. R. Free- man are bringing in some extra fine carnations, including some very prom- ising seeuiings mat sell for $4 and $6 and well worth it. All uptown dealers report last week the best week of the season both for dinners and funerals. J. D. Davidson, the popular and well known florist, has accepted a position with A. Gude & Bro, F. H. KRAMER. RICHMOND, IND. J. A. Evans Married. Mr. J. A. Evans, of the Quaker City Machine Co., this city, was married at Oak Hill, O., January 26, to Mary B. Williams, daughter of Benjamin Will- iams, of Oak Hill. We extend hearty congratulations to the happy couple. JAMESTOWN, N. Y. — The Lake View Rose Gardens is the title of a concern that is completing a range of houses that will consist of some 200,- 000 square feet of glass, to be devoted to the growing of roses, carnations and palms for the wholesale trade. ifiiatliiiaiiiniiiiii '-I I i — t.^^.jf... 210 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 26, 1899. Butted Glass. This is no longer an experiment, it has come to sta v. There are various ways of malcing Butted Roofs, but the best way is witti the Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It lasts longer, looks betterand costs less than the old-fashioned roof. But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for it is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-9ried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap, knots and all other defects. Lockland Lumber Co. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. Mention Itm Review w.>cii ...ROOTED CUTTINGS... No better collection ever offered. Customers say they are the best they ever received from any one. Stock is m the best condition possible and prices are away down. VERBENAS CARNATIONS If you need any Rooted Cuttings of Carnations, send for list of varieties, samples and lowest prices ever quoted. You can save money by sending for my price list of Rooted Cuttings of other stock. I prepay express charges on all Rooted Cuttings at prices quoted. g. W. PIKE, ST. CHARLES, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. SPRINGFIELD, NEWJERSEY F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. M«»Tit1on The Review when you write. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. SITU AXIOM WANTED- By an experienced rose grower, age 30. single ; feo per month, with board. Address G., care of Florists' Review. T^ANTED— By an up-to-date florist and decorator, » " . situation in a first class store in large city, can furnish the best of references. Address Artist, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By young man, 5 year's experience in commercial work. Address A. A., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-As gardener on private place. Understand fully care of all trees, shrubs and hardy plants. Last employer (for 4 years) was Mr. W. C. Egan, Highland Park, 111., to whom I refer as to ability and character. Address S. Dahlgren, Highland Park, 111. SITUATION WANTED- As workingforeman, first class grower of roses, carnations, mums, etc. 18 year's experience. Best reference. Married. Address "H., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By good rose, carnation and \'iolet grower. Good references. Address A. K., care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, lU. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5/300 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net Kood man at least fs-oo per day. Must buy stock, about isoo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address * Illinois," care Florists' Review. w ANTED— Married man, as working foreman : No. I rose grower; American Beauties a specialty; one who has worked around Chicago preferred. Will pay good wages. None but first class man need apply. Address J. Muno, Touhy, near Western Ave., Chicago. Station Y. WANTED— Sober, industrious, reliable man to assist in greenhouses: must have experience in growing first class roses and carnations. Give references, wages per month with board and room. Good place ; chance for advancement. Address O. W., Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical florist! single; 10 years' experience in roses, carnations miscellaneous stock, etc. : good knowledge of floral work; strictly sober: east of Ohio preferred. State wages. Address E., care of Florists' Review. FOR RENT— Cheap, 15,000 feet of glass in Chicago, houses nearly new, well stocked with carnations and pot plants, good retail trade. Party must buy stock. Address M. F., care of Florists' Review. PUBLIC SALE— Of Real Estate, Greenhouses and well established Florist's business. Thursday, Feb. i6th, iSgg, I will sell out my entire greenhouse plant, including dwelling. Sale to commence at two o'clock P. M. W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. WANTED. Two men thoroughly acquainted with soft wood cuttings of Shrubs and Roses, rapid in potting and familiar with Greenhouse work; also, loreman for our lower nursery and a boy to put in cuttings. All must be strictly temperate. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. A good chance I for the rig'ht man. FLORAL STORE sv.°.'.Ji.'a',S*.Vi;".'i Don't write unless you mean WM. F. KASTIVO. 496 Washinffton St. BUr7AI.O. N. T. A Bargain a barg'ain. business. Always Mention the. ... Florists* Review When Writing' Advertisers. 31 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursdav, Jan. 26. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $6.00 — " medium, per doz 2.00— $4.00 short, " 1.00- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserm, per 100, 6.00— 10.00 Perles " 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per loo Fancy varieties, fancily grown $3.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00— Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.50— Miscellaneous. Alyssum per 100, $ .50 Freesia (strictly fancy) " 8.00— Marguerites " .75 — Mignonette " 8.00— Forget-me-not (scarce) " 2.00— Callas per doz., 1.50— 2.0O Harrisii " 1.60— 2.0O Romans per 100, 2.0C— Narcissus " 8.00— Tulips " 8.00-5.00 Valley " 4.00- Violets " .75-1.00 Decorative. JtSPJIRAGUS. Per string $ .50— .TO FERNS. Per 100, 20c per 1.000, $1.50 Origmal cases, 4,000 to 6,000 " 1.2& Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— 6IILIIX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c per 1,000, $1.00 Original cases, 10,000 " .7^ SMILilX. Common, very fine per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 8.75 " Medium case 6.50 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qtialities charged for according to value. Store open from 7KX) A. M., tintil 6:30 P. M. Sun(uys and Holidays closed at noon* Mention The Review when you write. PANSIES RAISING 6ood Small Plants from cold frames or greenhouse only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not accessible at present. Cash with order. SEED as usual. C. SOLTAU& CO., "'"'""* &, City. H.I. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention tbe..-. Florists* Review Wben Writing Advertisers. -\^ ,T^»'V?5g ■1^ JANUARY 26, M99. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 2U Dreer's Reliable Flower Seeds Knowing the importance of choice stoclcs to the tlie cheapest but the best of everything. The be sown early, most of the new crops are now in pected daily, and can be forwarded on arrival. Trade Ageratum Cope's Pot, Pkt. Very dwarf, blue $0.15 Alyssum Little Gem, very dwf. .lU Aster Queen of the Market, earliest of all, white or purple, .20 In mixed colors 15 Aster Semplo's Branohlns, a very select stock, white, pinx, lavender and crimson 80 In mixed colors 80 Contaurea Cymnoearpa, 1000 seeds, 25c Cobaa Soandons, blue Cyolamon Porsieum, a grand strain in mixed colors Cyolamon Per.Giganteum, in white, blood red, rose or white with dark eye, 100 seeds, $1.C0; 1000 seeds, $9.00. In mixed col- ors, 100 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $8.00. Draoana Indiwisa ipomosa Grandiflora, moon flower 15 .10 Oz. $0.40 .25 .76 .50 1.50 1.25 .40 .30 .80 1.25 .15 .40 .50 florist, our constant endeavor is to furnish not following list is only a few things which should stock. A few articles not yet to hand are ex- Trade Pkt. Oz. Lobelia Crystal PaiaooCom- paota. true $0.40 $3.00 Lobelia Speeiosa, dark blue trailing 20 .75 INignonotto INaohot, select stock 15 .40 Mignonette Defianoe, large spikes 25 1.00 Petunia Dreer's Single Fringed, the best in the world .50 Petunia Dreer's Double Fringed, unequaled by any, 500 seeds, 75c., 1000 seeds, $1.50 Phlox Drummondii Dwarf, mixed 80 1.50 Salvia Splondons 80 1.25 Salvia Bonfire (Clara Bedman), .50 2.50 Smilax, fresh seed 15 .35 Per lb., $3.50. Verbena Mammoth, separate colors 40 2.C0 In mixed colors 30 1.50 Our New Wholesale Price List will be mailed to all florists shortly. See that you get it. HENRY A. DREER. 714- Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mpntton The Review when you write. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS wow READY; Special Price List of CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS FREE ON APPLICATION. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Lat* of IS John Strctt) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention The Review when you write. ....NOW IN COURSE OT PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav De quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Price, $5.00. Send in yotir order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BIdg., Chicago. NEPHROLEPIS COR DATA COM PACTA. The Grandest of all Sword Ferns. Foliage a very deep green, growth strong and robust, making an ideal pot plant. It sells better than the Boston Fern and will stand more rough usage. WE OFFER very fine stock at the following prices : 2K-inch pots,$ .75 per 3-inch pots, J. 25 ** 4-inch pots, 2.00 Terme: Caeh with order dozen ; $6.00 per hundred, ♦* 7.50 15.00 u Addre.. H. W. BucKBEE, Rockford, III Lock Box 911. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $-5.00 per 1 ,000 60 " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1..V) " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2M-id. 4.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 3.00 Asparagus PlumosaSprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 3.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.00 Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 t:#~ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GBEEKE & UNDERBILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention Florlats' Review when you write. iLlwaya Mention the.... rioriete' Review When Writing Advertisers. Pandanus Veitchii. Strong Stock. Pedestal grown ? c< no ..»..u six-inch pots \ $».00each. Also all the larger commercial sizes. Write for quotations. John Welsh Young, ■ eermantown, Pa. UPSAL STATION PENNA R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HBBBACBOPS PEBEVHIAXiB. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyrethnims, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, TheLeeding estaolishcd lee*. New Eagtead NerservsMe. READING. MASS. Mention Florlstt' Review when you write. gUBSCRIBERS... Will confer a favor by sending us a cor- rect list of the names and addresses of the florists in their city or town. Florists* Publishing Co., 520-535 Caxton Bldg., CHICAGO. 212 The Weekly Florists^ Review* JANUARY 26. 1899. MADISON, N, J. Mr. Louis A. Noe, son of L. M. Noe, the American Beauty grower, of Madi- son, was married on Wednesday, Jan. 18, to Miss Bertha S. S. Collins, at Tottenville, Staten Island, the father of the bride, the Rev. Robt. B. Col- <,lins, officiating. ( . The bridal party entered the parlor and took their position under a large and elegant canopy of smilax and American Beauty roses. The bride carriea a handsome shower bouquet of Brides. The maid of honor and brides- maids beautiful shower bouquets of Meteors. Miss Lillian N. Noe, as flower girl, carried a picture ha^ filled with roses and maiden-hair fern. The house was artistically decorated by Chas. Witheridge, of Newarlt, N. J., with palms, garlands of smilax, Beauties and holly, the green and red making a very pleasing effect under the artificial light, as the curtains were drawn to exclude the sun. Tall vases, filled with long-stemmed Amer- ican Beauties were placed around the mantelpieces. The table decoration consisted of a fine centerpiece of mixed roses. There were used about 150 strings of smilax and 500 roset;. After a southern trip Mi. ana ivirs. Noe will reside in their beautiful new home, lately built, near Mr. Noe's ex- tensive rose growing establishment, at Madison, N. J. PENN. DETROIT. iWith fine spring-like weather, trade has continued fair, with enough stock to supply the demand, possibly with the exception of some varieties of roses and white carnations. Violets are in plentiful supply, but are used up in funeral work. Mr. Breitmeyer and Mr. Rackham will go to Philadelphia to attend the Carnation meeting and extend the in- vitation to hold the next meeting in Detroit. At the last meeting of the club Mr. Rackham read a paper on Carnation Culture, which was discussed at length making the meeting a real carnation meeting. The President appointed Mr. Taylor of Mt. Clemens to read a paper on Violet Culture on Feb. 15th, and as he is an adept, there will no doubt be a full house on that date. RAG. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. At the last regular meeting or our club the following members were elected to office: Andrew J. Fish, president; Thomas White, vice-presi- dent; Peter Murray, secretary; Samuel S. Peckham, assistant secretary; Thomas S. Dahl, treasurer; commit- tee, James Garthly, William Keith, August Jahn. The club voted not to hold another chrysanthemum exhibition this fall, owing to lack of patronage by the public and failure financially. PETER MURRAY, Sec'y. feeV OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTES 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. ABKEBICAV BEAVTT Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " 12 " MXTBOB BBIDEBMAXB. BBIDS 16.00 4.00 to $5.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 per 100, 6.00 to 6.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 2.00 to $8.00 8.00 tt.OO 6.00 2.00 8.00 CABNATZON8 fancy . " Boman Kyaolnths ... Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. S. B. WllNTBR, L P. KELLY, Manager. Telephone Main 4608. Consignments Solicited. Quick Sales and Prompt Returns. Special attention griven to out of town oiders. Wholesale Commissloa Florist I9&2I Randolph St., Chicago, III. And Dealer in FLORISTS' SIPPLIES. Mention The Review when jrou write. Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, RJL Wbolesaie Growers of Mie Growers of />■ IT rt A%I/rDC and Dealers in i/U I I LU TT Lit O ISreenhouses at Hintdale, III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-2! RANDOLPH ST. CMI CACO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. m NDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Waahington St., Chioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. MaatloB The Review when yvo wrlta^ WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florttte' Review when you write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., .ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you writflL ELLISON & TESSON, WH0LE5ALe SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. IiOUIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, ST. I.OUIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSSS, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Seathwast. Mention The Review when yon write. Always Mentton the.... riorlete' Review When Writinir Advertisers. ^Ji'Hjt^t^- l^mJ/.ajn^JCJaiti. -*':, 7y"~ ■ "*;r-; /' -• . 'i- - : .--i-vr:; jr>^-.\---* .f 7 JANUARY 26, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 2J3 KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CUT ELOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 Wabash Avenue, >f'^n3. ••-» SJ;?,'?.?*'?^""""" CHICAGO, ILL. CHOICE FLOWERS at lowest market rates. New Carnation Evanston. A Scarlet Tidal Wave. We offer Rooted Cuttings of this fine NEW SCARLET CARNATION, which is, in our opinion, the best scarlet carnation in existence. After a three years' trial it stands at the head as a money-making commercial sort, the blooms of extra quality and produced with great freedom throughout the whole season. The color is a clear, brilliant scarlet, the growth strong, clean and robust. No scarlet carnation will give more satisfac- tion or better returns than EVANSTON. Booted Cuttings, Ij^T.OO per lOO, $60.00 per 1,000. 500 at thethotisand rate. Orders booked now. These cuttings are being grown by and may be obtained from M. Weiland, Evanston, 111.; John Weiland, Evanston, 111., and John Didier, Rogers Park, 111. Mention The Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Whokeeal0 and Gommieelon FJLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, CSHZOAOO. ^^Consignments solicited. UcBtlon Fl(»1sts' Review when yoa write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Plorlete And Florlete' Supplies. Pbene 874. WIRE DESIGNS— OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when jrou write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St CINCINNATI, 0. Consixnments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Sliipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. 11 West 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. cut FLOWEFIS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when jrow write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Pllint Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG, Pres. Growers of QUT FLOWERS at Wholesale. Kegrular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. Pll ■UlillBIIIIIBIilllBlllinillllUilll iiiBiiiiiniiiiiniiiHii! I Palms and Ferns... I I I WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN FINE CONDITION. | 5 • We guarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. = g CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. 5 I Ellis & Pollworth, - Milwaukee, Wis. I hiiiiai:aiiiiiHiiiiiniii!iiiiii:iniii!iaiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiH Mention The Review when you write. [JIRCHIDS.... CATTIiETA nOWBSS of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now for Cattleya Labiata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurrell, fr^iXr."!!' Summit, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. lOOO .Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " '• 5 " 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 85.00 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KASTIHO, 496 Washington St. BtrFFAZiO, N. T. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries. 1899 KASDT BHSITBB, TBEES. VIVES, EVSBOSEEVB and PSREVVXAI^S. A large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting ; very cheap. Priced Catalogue free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention Florlef Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review wher writing advertisers. ANTON SCHILTHEIS,?8°.'!"' College Point, Queens Borought N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Eriou (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Flowerins Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Jklentlon The Review when you write. Clean and Strong. Rooted Cuttings, Heliotrope, blue and white, Ageratum, " " ... Coleus, 12 best varieties, .... Pine Lantana, 2 colors, 2u.|nch Ageratum, Plan^ Petunias, 4 fringed varieties, Coleus, 12 varieties, - Delivered Iree. If not fatisfied, your money back without discussion. (Reference: the Bank of Macomb.) r. R. THORNTON, 607 C. Jefferson St.. MACOMB, ILl. Mention Th» Rev1#w wh*n vno write. 60c per too 60c " 60c " $1.50 " 1.00 " 2.00 " 1.00 Grand bedders Acteon. Bruantii, Heteranthe, La France, L. Kel- GERANIUMS way, Theocrite, Cts. de Castries and a host of other double and single. Rooted Cuttings. |1.40 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Replanted extra strong, $13.5() per 1000. COLEUS. Red Verschf. and G. Bedder, by mail, 75c per 100. 25 Select Fancy, 65c per 100. Full list of stock ready. Cash with order, DJmiEL K. HERR. . > Laneastsr, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review wheo writing advertisers. 214 The Weekly Florists^ Review/ JANUARY 26, 1899. E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. DUTY ON WHEAT SHEAVES. Sun-bleached wheat sheaves dutiable by assimilation as "natural flowers of all kinds, ipreservedi, * • • suitable for decorative purposes," under paragraph 261, act of 1897, at 25 per cent ad valorem. — Appeal from unpublished decision^ of Board of General Appraisers. Treasury Department, Jan. 9, 1899. Sir:— The Department is in receipt of your letter of the 21st ultimo, together with a report of the ajppralser at your port, dated the 16th ultimo, calling atten- tion to the recent unpublished decision of the Board of General Appraisers, dated the 12th ultimo, on protests 39661f- 11836 and 40285f-11870 of Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne, and C. B. Richard & Co., wherein it is held that certain eo called sun-bleached wheat sheaves imported un- der the tariff act of July 24, 1897, are en- titled to free entry under paragraph 566 of that act, under the enumeration for "tex- tile grasses or fibrous vegetable substan- ces, not dressed or manufactured in any manner." You reiport that the merchandise in question consisted^ of natural wheat sheaves, especially manipulated and pre- served for decorative purposes by treat- ment with sulphur or other chemicals, and cut into regular lengths and tied in bunches, and that duty was assessed thereon at the rate of 25 per cent ad val- orem under the provision for "natural flowers o.f all kinds, preserved, suit- able, for decorative purposes," as ap- peared In paragraph 251 of the act of July 24, 1897, by virtue of the similitude clause as contained in section 7 of the same act. In reply, I have to inform you that, up- on the facts stated, this Department does not concur in the conclusions reached by the Board of General Appraisers, to the effect that the merchandise is a textile grass or fibrous vegetable substance, not d*ressed or manufactured in any manner, within the meaning of paragraph 566. You are, therefore, hereby directed to file an application for review of the said deci- sion, in accordance with the provisions of section 15 of the act of June 10, 1890. Respectfully yours, W. B. HOWEJLL,, Assistant Secretary. Collector of Customs, New York, N. Y. WORCESTER, MASS. The printed schedule of premiums offered by the Worcester County Hor- ticultural Society for 1899 has been is- sued. Twenty-one exhibitions are pro- vided for during the year, extending from March 16 to October 12. Copies of the schedule may be had by apply- ing to A, A. Hixon, secretary, this city. IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer It In an adv. in The Review. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE V SPECIAL ATTENTION. , froR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... ' AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extralongstem.perdoz. $6.00 24-in. stem .... "4.00—5.00 20-in. '• .... " 3.0O 15-in. " .... " 2.C() 12-in. " .... " 1.50 8-ln. " .... " 1.00 Meteor ..per 100," $6.00 toT 8.00 Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 Bride " 7.00 to (9.0O Perle " S.OOto 6.00 Carnatio.i* " 1.50 to 2.0O fancy.... " 3.0O All other stock at lowest market-prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. M. RICE &, CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUK rOR THE ASKING. Exclusive importers and Manufacturers "o1 Florists' Supplies EASTER, 1899, is coming! 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention THte Review when you write. Don't delay any longer to order your U^T OF THE VA^XiET, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per 1000. CBZM80N BAMBI^ES, extra fine plants, $25.00 per lOU. TUB. BOOT. BEOOHIA HYBBZDA, in four separate colors, bulbs about VA inches diameter, r<2..50 per 100, $30.00 per ICOO. OLOXIBZA HTBBIOA CBASSZFOIiIA EBBCTA, $V50 per ICO, $30.00 per 1000. CLEMATIS, BKOOODENDBOXrS, SPIBAEA, PAEOBXBS, etc., now on hand. Terms to unknown correspondents. cash ; otherwise, 60 days. Mention The Review when you write. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10,000 We are the Larxest Qrowers of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L», DlbbON, Bloomsbur^, Pa» Mention The Review when you write. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... No Bnst or Mildew. ; -~] Packed Iiig-ht and Satiafaction Guaranteed. RFRANIIIU^ S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other OLiinniumtfi standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. S.-^ofs^^lirSr^i^^ B0U6AINVILLEA. i^L^SlA'^' *-'-^ CARNATIONS all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. - INSURE *,a*^KrFIEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. . FORT WAYNE, IND. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIAS. In this specialty we are prepared to supply the trade- with Henry Dreer's latest set of new seedlings, sent out this year, the most gorgeous set of Petunias in existence. We have three houpes planted for cuttings, so are pre- pared to supply unlimited quantities on shdrt notice. Strong 2 in. plants, $2.00 per too; strong rooted cuttings- Si. 00 per loo. Place your orders early, as there will be a great demand for this stock. No orders solicited for less than $i.oo. Cash with order. Send for our circular. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • - • Springfield, IIL Mention The Review when you write. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at }2K)2 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. Nev York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road* Throttfh sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago, c JANUAiRT 26. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 2JS Spring Seeds for Florists. I NEW CROP. * * * * * * Verbenas, Stocks, Nasturtiums, • Sweet Peas, Petunias, 4^ and all other seasonable ^ seeds for Florists. * Headquarters for FLORISTS' SlPPLIES,Cut FlowerS, 4^ Wire Designs, and all Stock used by Florists. 4- VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON, I 45, 47, 49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. 4^ ^4^ 4^ 4*^4^ 4^ 4^ 4^ 4* 4<* 4^ ^l^ 4*4^ 4* 4^ 4^ 4^ 4^ 4^ 4^ 4^ Mention The Review when you write. THE.. KINNEY PUMP Sent Prepaid for 9S>35 and returnable if not satisfactory when received. FOR APPLYING LIQUID MANIRE IT HAS NO EQUAL TESTIMONIALS. You may quote me as saying it is a Have used one three winters and if I good thing could not get another I would not part W. N. RUDD. with it for $50. W. S. Maull. MT. GRBa^WOOD, ILL. RUTLKDGE, PA. THE HOSE CONNECTION CO., Kingston, R. I. Mention The Review when you write. ir You are ready for Young Roses in 2-in. pots, send .50c or $1 for samples of what varieties you want We_also have Rooted Cuttings and Roses and carnations. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Mention The Revl«»w when you write. The Cottage Gardens, " " SiSSi^. QUEENS, 1. 1. WHOLESAIiE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Mantjfacturers of WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Dealers in HHHHHmFLORISTS' 8S SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co , N. C. Mention The Review when you write. PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 Plants, 3 " 3 •' 3 " 60 to Ti 111., very bushy, ea., 10.00 4-In. pot, a '• 6 " 6 " 12 •• A few bushy specimeus, 14-ln. pot, %-tt. high, ea., $25 JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't yo« forget it. COCOS WEDDEL1ANA. Height, pot, 1 Plant, Height. Per doz. 15 to 18 in. $ 3.00 20 to Tl In. 6.00 22 lo 26 In. 9 00 28 to 30 In. 12.00 Per 100 $'25 00 5U0O 15.00 100 00 KENTIA Leaves. 3-ln. pots, 4 to 5 4 " 5 to 6 5 " 5 6 " 6 6 " 6 Mention The Review when you write. 2 z 3-ln. pot, 1 Plant, 6 to 8-in. per 100, $10.00- 3 .. 1 .. 8tol0-in. '• 15.00 4 <• 1 .. 15- In. " 40.00 5 •• 1 .1 i5tol8-in., ea., 50c.;(loz. 6.00 5 " 3 " 15tol8-ln., ea., 50c.;aoz. B.OO BELMOREANA. Height. Per doz. Per 100 10 to 12- In. $3.00 $ 25.00 15tol8-ln. 6.0O 50.00 18to20-ln. 12.00 100.00 18 to 20- In. 15 00 125^00 24to«0-ln. 18.00 150.00 I Burpee's Seeds Grow I CSnBUSHED laee EM I LSTEFFENS>-L!!5522 stanawHox Mention The Review when you write. 216 The Wcddy Fbrists' Review. JANUARY 26, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, '^♦j WHOLESALE FLORIST ••^ OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From J2 A. Rl, Mondays to 10 P.M., Satofdays. f 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. A constant supply of SELECT VALiLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention FlorlBtn' Review when you write. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 P«nn AvMiue, PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2167 Write for Price List. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Review when you write. SHIPMENTS TO CANADA. A Canadian subscriber writes that he has considerable trouble over ship- ments received from houses in the United States who fail to send- in- voices in duplicate, and to have them certified as required by the Canadian customs officials. He sends us the following notice to shippers that has been issued by the department: Will the shippers please take notice that it is absolutely Imperative in order to pass the Canadian customs to have this certificate either written, printed or stamped (not pasted or attached In any way) on the face or iback of all Invoices of goods entering Canada. Form of certificate prescribed for In- voices of merchandise sold to Imiporters In Canada and exi)orted thereto,— to be sig-ned by a partner, official or employe of the exporter having a knowledge of the facts certified to and to be written, printed or stamped on the face or back of the Invoices, viz.: This invoice is true and correct, and where there is a difference between any of the prices shown therein, and the or- dinary credit prices at which the same articles are now sold bona fide by the exporter in like quantity and condition at this iplace for consumption In this country the latter prices are shown on the margin or elsewhere on such Invoice. Dated at the ■day of A. D Exporter. THE catalogue of ornamental trees, plants, shrubs, vines, etc., Issued by Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa., is of more than usual interest. It is il- lustrated by numerous fine half-tone •engravings from photographs which show the subject with perfect fidelity. Especially interesting are the two full page groups, each showing branchlets of ten different sorts of evergreen con- ifers. The list of hardy plants will probably be of most interest to the florist and the collection seems to in- •clude all the most useful ones. CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. — The seed house of Crabb fc Reynolds was seriously damaged by fire and water January 7. Loss covered by insur- ance. ROSES. Carnations, VALLEY, FERNS, GALAX and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. Consigrn- ments of good stock soliated. MtADQUARTfRS Western |'<'r\i\ivlvn. Pot Plants, Perioo New Coleus, Brownia, a fine bedder $5.00 Velvet Plant, big seller 3.00 Geranium. DeRoo Mitting, a cross between S. A. Nutt and Cloth of Gold, foliage like Cloth of Gold and bloom like S. A. Nutt, double, per plant S5.00 each. Geranium, Mme. Salleroi 2.00 Geranium, fancy foliage, 6 varieties 3.00 Geranium, White, White Swan, Hermine, La France, Mrs. G. M. Gaar, Cts. de Har- court, Alpine Beauty and Mme. Rozain 2.00 White Geraniums, in 500 and over lots 1.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.00 Southern Thyme 2.00 Salvia, 3 good varieties, Clara Bedman, Le President and Vernon 2.00 Abutilons, Souv. de Bonn and Triumph de Louvii 2.00 Smilax 1.00 Heliotropes.White Lady, Albert Dix and Czar 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, mixed 2.00 Coleus, up to date, 14 varieties 2.00 MesembrVanthemum Erectum 5.00 Begonia Erferdi, in bloom 2.00 Begonia Sandersonii, in bloom 2.00 Begonia Hybridi, in bloom 2.00 Begonias, flowering, 20 varieties, our select'n 2.00 Five plants at 100 rates. Spot cash. SEEDS. Pansy— Mitting's, giant flowering, }i ounce, $1.00 " 1 ounce, 4.00 Verbena— Mammoth, mixed }i ounce, 1.00 " " '■ 1 ounce, 4.00 .Asters— Perfection, separate colors }i ounce, 1.00 1 ounce, 4.00 Primula Obconica, trade packet, 23c, 50c and 1.00 The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review wher writing advertisers. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from 1,000 to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and ofifer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. UHCLE WALTER -This IS another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted Cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000, either from JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mantlon The Review when you write. CARNATIONS ^^ Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now. WHITE CLOUD. EVELINA. GOLD NUQQET. MRS. JAS. DEAN. PAINTED LADY. NEW YORK. BON TON. EMPRESS. PSYChE. $5 per hundred. ' $40 per thousand. FLORA HILL. VICTOR. TRIUHPH. nAYOR PINQREE. ALBA SUPERBA. $3 per hundred. $25 per thousand. DAYBREAK, WH. SCOTT. HECTOR. JUBILEE. niNNIE COOK. $2 per hundred. $15 per thousand. ARriAZlNDY, $2.50 per hundred, $20 per thousand The greatest scarlet of them all is HECTOR. Pennrock Co., 252 Wilmington, Del. Mention The Review when you write. ST. GLAIR GO. GARINATIOINS ROOTED CUTTIH6S. HO DISEASE. Rose Queen, Wm. Scott, Emma Wocher, Day- break, .'\laska, McGowan, Ruby, Jubilee, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000; Alyssum Double, $1.00 per 100. A. G. FEHR, Belleville, 111. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Ploriete* Review When Writing' Advertisen -W-^Jy^'^.y JANUARY 26, 1899. The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ 219 THE NEW FANCY CARNATION One-Half Natural Size. THE COMING ALL 'ROUND VARIEGATED Tested four years. CARNATION ^z'" u°VJ ■* to 6^ inches. The engraving shows a flower one-half na- tural size. Early and continuous through- out the season. The color being a pearly- white ground, petals bordered with car- mine flakes and pencilings from one- quarter to one-half inch deep, which show up distinctly. Good substance and keeper. Different from any other varie- gated carnation sent out. A strong grower, robust and bushy, somewhat like Portia, flowers and stems above the foliage. Stems ( 6 to 24 inches long, heavy and strong. Calyx large and perfect; never bursts. Never had rust. Rooted V> * M • $10.00 per hundred, Cuttings $2'^ P^** ^-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Mums, 50 latest and best varietes, rooted cuttings.. Send for list. We prepay all rooted cuttings and satisfaction guaranteed. This is cheap, but it don't cost us anything to grow them. Cash with order S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. Mention The Review when you writa. MITOMINQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. CiK&tNMOl ^r. Bl II.DI^d. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOI W\rfK BOILIRS, PIPI S WD IHIiVOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when rou write. JaMUAHY 26, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 221 QCO. WITTBOL.D, Established 1837. 'Phone Lake View 136. Grower and Importer of Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction n every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from 6-in. pots, perfect plants |t.50 PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. VARIETIES. Size Height Char. , PRICE- ^ Pot, Inches. Leaves. Each. Doz. Areca Lutescens ..5-ln. 22-26 6-10 fO.50 $5.00 . .6-in. 24-28 8-10 .75 9.00 U 4( . .8-in. 40-50 15-20 2.50 30.00 Cocos Weddeliana . .8-in. 10-14 4-6 .25 2.50 Kentia Belmoreana . 6-in. 24-26 6-7 1.50 18.00 4« (4 ..8-in. 86-40 4-6 2.50 30.00 " Forsteriana ..6-in. 82-36 3-5 1.25 15.00 Latania Borbonica . .4-in. 14-16 2- 8 .25 3.00 44 44 . .6-in. 20-24 5-6 .75 9.00 . .8-in. 24-30 5-6 1.50 18.00 II 41 . .9-in. 34-36 7-8 2.50 30.00 Phoenix reclinata ..8-in. 18-20 4- 5 .50 5.00 canariensis ..6-in. 22-26 5-6 .75 9.00 11 it ..7-in. 26-30 8-10 1.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc., write us for sizes and prices. Asparagus Sprengerii, 7 8 4 5 6 nice plants S5.00 per 100 2.00 8.50 .20 .25 .50 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " 14 44 Q II II II II A *^ ** Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots 50 Pandanus utilis, • " " " 5 ''^ 50 Veitchii, ' 7 " Peperomia Verschaffeltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots. •^44 44 .4' 44 ^ 4f 2.00 Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots. Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 " " f* 5 " Selaginella Emiliana, nice plants from 4-in. pots. ^ Martensii, '^ " 4 '■ . Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 1.00 1.M 5.00 5.00 24.00 1.00 1.30 IJB 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 FERNS Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. 8-in. 5-in. Cyrtomium falcatum 8-in. Lomaria gibba 3-in. " i-in. Nepbrolepis pectinata . . . 4-in. $0.50 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 $4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.(0 Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 25.00 12.00 16.00 Nepbrolepis pectinata 6-in. 3.00 exaltata 4-in. 1.50 5-in. 2.00 " Bostoniensis.lO-in. 80.00 t2.50 each. " Pbilipensis.. 4-in. 1.50 Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. .60 " serrulata 2-in. .50 12.00 4.00 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, fine for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. r WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodium, and are offering sameat$4.00 per 100 yards. Mention The Review when you write. ...CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings of the following ) Per Per varieties are NOW READY: 5 lOO. 1,000. Gold Nugget, yellow $8.00 $50.00 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, variegated 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Jas. Dean, light pink 6.00 50.00 Argyle, dark pink 5.00 40.00 Mrs. Frances J oost, pink 5.C0 40.00 Flora Hill, white 8.00 20.00 Evelina, white 4.00 30.00 New York, dark pmk 5.00 40.00 Bon Ton, scarlet 6.00 50.00 Jno. Young, white 5.00 40.00 Jubilee, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Victor, pink 3.00 20.00 Armazindy. variegated 3.00 20.00 Daybreak, light pink ....<< 2.50 20.00 Catalogue ready February 1st, Highest quality of Cuttings, well rooted. Chicago Carnation Co. Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILL. Mention The Review when 70U write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best grrowers say concerning: it. > Cleveland Ohio, Jan. i6, iSqg. ' Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir : —We have had your Model Carnation Support in use for some time now. and think it far superior to anything we have ever triea before. Yours very truly, Ella Grant Wilson. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., {2 Morton 5treet. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when ^vriting advertiaen. NEW CARNATION Gov.Grigos SEEDLINQ OP VAN LEEUWEN ON DAVBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 in., flowers similar in color to Daybreak, but much brighter, edge beau- tifullv fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having Deen grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered February 1st, 1809. Price $7S.OO per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, $10.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A personal inspection invited. Joseph Towell, PATERSON, N. J. HJILCDOII AVE. IIUR$KRIES. Mratlon Flofista* Review when yon writ*. Live Sphagnum Moss • For Orchids, etc., |1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEn & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 " .Albertini and Delia Fox, very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " CASH WITH ORDER. LE INARS GREENHOUSES. Ls Mars, la. Mention The Review when yon writ*. c!iAi^![NjrA3m[ii!oirN]rs Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send (or price list. .■Xlso Lady Campbell, Swanley While and California Violets and Giant Double .Myssum. W. B. BHEI,MZBE, ■ AVOVDAI.E, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review when yon write. ORU SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK A SON, Grand Haven, Mich. M»>ntlon Th» Ri'vl^'w wh<>n von writ*. CARNATIONS. K. WEBEB k SONS, • OAXLAinD. MB. Mways mention the Florists' Review when wfitio»» "ivertisefs. 222 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* JANUARY 26, 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. .223 Ameiican KoseCo. .220 Amliag, E. C 210 Baker, W. J 216 Bassett & Wasbburn. 212-217 Benthey & Co 218 Brant, S. D 220 Budlong. J. A 212 Buckbee.H.W. 211-217 Burpee. W. Atlee & Co. 215 Chicago Carnation Co!^ 221 Chicago Wrecking CoTT 222 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 213 Cottwe Gardens 215 218 Cut Flower Exchange 216 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 224 DillonJ.L 214 Doraer, F. & Sons Co 220 Dreer. H. A 211 Ellis & Pollworth ...213 Ellison &Tesson.... 212 Erringer, J. W 222 EslerJohnG. Secy .224 F. &F. Nurseries... 210 Fehr, A. G 218 Felthousen, J. E ....220 Gibbons, H. W 222 Giblin& Co 224 Greene & Underbill. .211 Hall, W. E 219 Hancock, Geo. & Son 221 Hcacock, Jos 215 Herr, Albert M 218 Herr, D. K 213 Hill.E. G. &Co 220 Hitcbings & Co 220-222-224 Hoi ton & HunkelCo. 213 Hose Connection Co.215 Hunt,E. H 2i4 Jackson, E. B 2l7 iacobs,S.& Sons... 224 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 221 Lasting, W. F. . 213 2l6 Keenan's Seed Store.222 Kelsey, H. P 216 Kellogg. Geo. M 213 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 224 Kennicott Bros. Co. 213 Kraft Plant Tonic... 217 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 224 Kuehn.C.A 212 Kuhl, Geo. A 215 Lager & Hurrell ....213 LeEman Bros 222 Le Mars Greenhouses 221 Livingston Seed Co. ■. 217 Lockland Lumber Co 210 LongD. B 216 Lord & Bumbam Co 224 Lynch, W. E 212 Manning, J. W 211 McMorran, E. E.&Co 223 Model Plant Stake Co. 221 Moon, S. C 216 Moninger. J. C. Co.. 222 Morris Floral Co 218 Morrison, A 22:2 Old Colony Nurseries .JJI3 ..^1 16 218 Pennock, S. S Pennrock Co Pierce, Butler & Pierce 224 Pike, S. W 210 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 216 Quaker City Machine Works 224 Randall, A. L 212 Reed & Keller 215 Regan Pt'g House. ..222 Reid, Edw 216 ReinbergBros 212 Rice, M. &Co 214 Ricksecker, Chas ...215 Rudolph. Max 213 St. Louis Cut Flower . Co 212 Schmitz. F. W. 0....214 Schultheis. A 213 Sefton.J. W. Co 223 Shelmire. W. R 221 Siebrecbt & Son ....216 Smith, N.& Son.... 214 Smith, W.C 216 Soltau.C. &Co 210 South Side Floral Co. 214 Steffens. E 215 Thorburn.J.M.&Co. 211 Thornton. F.R 213 Towell, Jos 221 Vaughan. McKellar & Winterson 215 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..214 Wabash Ry 214 Weber&Sons 2il Wietor Bros 214 Winter, S.B 212 Wittbold. Geo... 221-224 Wors, C. W 212 Young. John Welsh .211 Zeese&Co 222 BENTON HARBOR, MICH.— The Wolverine Beet Sugar Co. has ordered 65,000 pounds of beet sugar seed from Germany and a large factory is to be operated here to manufacture sugar from the beets. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— Mrs. Kate Hulence, the florist, has moved to her new store at the corner of Sixth and Main streets, and is making some very effective window displays. )ENT .MCRimNDUE Jt GAIVANIZEDWIRE- 100 POUND Q0LL5-SH0Rfr LCNGTfl^ RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦1.15. ~^ ~~"~ («ICAG0' ,^ PRIC£3^^2^ 8^°I6^J^ ^ptCKINOV?. Of OTMtRS^^^*^nU*^ CMlCACiO Mention The Review when you write. K^ • C(n;-> fj' Catah>'i;iC ^"t^ \ fut il^.liiiq VppcJfilt us Mention The Review when you write. ■^^..-k JANUARY 2C, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* •223 J.W.S[riONMrG.(« 0 r^r^ 24I24PS. *'\J> i ^/f/CAOO./£i -fCmifSONST. Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, quicker and more effective than the hellowB. vVarmly com- mended by all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not have it order direct from us. Price $4.7S EDW. E. McMOBBAV ft CO., 15-31 V. Clinton St. CHZCAOO. Mention The Review when you write. ...JADOO... J. LOUIS LOOSE, Florist, Corner I2th and F, N. W., Washington, I). C, Jan. ii, iSqq. Find JadOo beneficial in the use of Ad. Cuneatum, Farleyense and ferns generally. (Signed) J. LOUIS LOOSE. JOS. R. FREEMAN, Florist. 6i2 Thirteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C, Jan. 12. 1899. The American Jadoo Co. Gentlemen: — I have used Jadoo Fibre for many plants, and find it par- ticularly good for Anthurjums in its pure state; and in connection with other soils for Gloxinias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and other fine rooted plants. Respectfully, (Signed) J. R. FREEMAN. Send for onr new Catalogue. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., 817 rairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. AI.L PBOKXVBSTT Seedsmen and Dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo biqnld. Mention The R«vl«w when you write. Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It ^ill cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.(X). Send in your order now* Florists' Publishing Company 520-333 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. 224 The Weekly Florists' Review,' JANUARY 26, 1899. KROESCHELL BROS CO. 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Horticulturai Architects ....and Builders ■■=>-v Write lo New York office for circular and estimates. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures ■■rM,.!^V!'' Send 5 cts. postage for latest Cata- logue of Green- house Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. p" Send 4 cts. postage ill;, for catalogue of "Patent Iron Construction." Write for circular of Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Largest Stockot Air Dried Cypress mthe Nortli We make special greenhouse PUTTY. Price on appltcation. RED GULF CYPRESS strictly rre. GREENHOISE MATERIAL F""" s«p •• NEW YORK office: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th Street. GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS! Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Speoce Hot Water Heater constructed in circular sections — two patterns — one has single smoke flue in center — other, a number of smaller holes near circumference — placed alternately one above another— easy to see that under this arrangement, the heated gases, unable to escape to chimney in direct line, are retained till they have been used to best possible advantage — enough sections used to absorb all available heat when heater is running to full capacity — heat, coal, money, saved. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACUSE-NEW YORK-BOSTON. KELLOOa-nACKAV-CAnERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when jrou write. ^**'' HOW DO YOU ^ ^'^k.M : I Heat Your Delivery Wagon? J We have a charcoal stove that has been given three years' trial in our own wagons, and we know it will give satisfaction. We will Ship you \ one, with piping and damper complete, for $5.00. J Write for particulars. i GEO. WITTBOLD, 1708 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. | x GLASS Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator OULF CYPRESS SSRS, ETC Manufactured C laitAh« & 9nnc Factory. Queens Borough. , .b, Oi J8C0DS & OOnS, Office. 408 W. 1 3th St.. NY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, ETC.. AT WhOLCBALC SASH HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS PIIMS, lllilNOS AM) MMII \TING APPVIUllS Send Four Cents fur Catalog.,. • • ■ <'«! I MIO' ^^ ^l II DINO Copyright, 1899, by rbORI«T«' PUBL.I8I1IING CO.. 520-535 Gaxton Building. CHICAGO. VoLIIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 2, 1899. No, 62. DELPHINIUMS. This genus comprises annuals, bi- ennials and perennials. Usually the name "Larkspur" is applied to the an- nual form. There is no class of plants that yields more readily to generous treatment than the delphinium and few deserve more attention. The bed for the per- ennial forms should be deeply dug and heavily manured, and every three years the clumps should be lifted and fresh soil be given before replacing. While they will stand some shade, a sunny situation suits them better. They should be planted at least three feet apart as they^ occupy considerable Double Delphiniums, room and grow to a height of from five to six feet. There are many named varieties, both single and double, that possess exquisite coloring. These as a rule can be increased only by division in the fall or spring, or by cuttings taken at the same periods, and placed singly in pots in a cold frame. D. grandiflorum, a more dwarf va- riety, will bloom the first year from seed if started early and well treated. There is a form of D. grandiflorum catalogued as D. chinensis that con- tains some tints of blue that are charming. With this variety it is well to grow quite a batch and weed out the poor colored ones; those remain- ing will well repay the trouble. BELLEROPHON. CLOTH FOR HOTBEDS. Will you please give some informa- tion regarding the use of the so-called patent cloth as a substitute for glass for hotbeds or frames. I wish to start cucumbers inside and transplant out- side soon as possible, and would like to know if this cloth will fill the bill as well as glass to protect them after transplanting. F. C. C. Some years ago we used a cloth on a lot of sash in place of glass, not fo" hotbed use, but for cold frames. If I remember aright, when stretched and tacked on the frame, we gave the cloth a good coat of linseed oil. which renders it more watertight, as well as resisting the cold slightly better. For sashes that have to be kept on all day, I consider it too opaque, not letting in the light as glass does, and which, of course, is everything to plant growth. But for frames that only need night protection, or occasionally on a rough day, this cloth can be used to great advantage. It will keep out a slight frost about as good as glass. W. S. . i.:/^,; i.ii)^^,:U::,^tiL-2^'i 226 The Weekly Florists' Review* FEBRUARY 2. 1899. Lilium Loogiflortim. An inquiry comes from the north whether a batch of Lilium longiflorum can be got in flower for Easter. The writer says, "They are now just Fhow- ing above the pots about an inch or so high. Will a rose house tempera- ture bring them in for Easter?" No; most decidedly no; it would be useless to try. Lilies for Easter should be a foot to 18 inches high (although height is no great criterion), and be swelling out, or even the buds be vis- ible, by this time. If your longiflorum are as late as described, it would pay far better to keep them in a cool house, say 40 degrees at night, and then they would or could be so man- aged that they would be in good order for Decoration Day, or, as It is often called. Memorial Day, May 30. I have already noticed on my own place this winter the ill effects of allowing greenfly to get in its work deep down in the heart of the plant, when the buds are very small. Repeatedly I have mentioned that a little of the Rose Leaf Extract of Tobacco diluted 50 to 1 in water and syringed into the crown of leaves will keep the aphis down where the fumes of tobacco will hardly reach them. Echeveria Retusa. I lately saw this pretty plant in flower and it reminded me that twenty years ago It was one of our standard pot plants for selling in the fall and early winter, and It is better worthy a place in our greenhouses than many plants that have displaced It. It grows from one foot to 18 inches high, sends up numerous flower spikes, and being a fleshy, succulent plant, does finely in a room under the most unfavorable circumstances. It can be propagated in any quantity from seed or from the leaves, which should be pulled, not cut, from the stem, and put into flats of sand and kept rather dry, or from leading shoots, which make fine plants the first summer. If you have any old plants, cut the leading shoots squarely off a few inches above the pot and keep on the dry side and several small breaks will start from the edge of the stems when it has been cut, which make fine cut- tings. Plant them out of doors during summer in a light soil and lift before hard frost. A 5-inch pot should ac- commodate the largest plant from one Bummer's growth. We found last fall that after the chrysanthemums were gone there was a dearth of pot plants in any variety. The Echeveria retusa is one to fill the gap, and for those who have to supply conservatories at so much per month, it is a most useful plant, for it will last in good appear- ance for months. Strobllanthes Enisifolia. This is another plant that is just at its best and adds great variety to a collection of flowering plants for rea- son of its color (blue). It requires rather a high temperature, but that is no drawback, for most of our patrons keep their living rooms or small con- servatories much warmer than the greenhouse man does any of his houses. It is easily propagated from cuttings now or a month later. They can be planted out and occasionally pinched till lifting time, but no frost must touch it; or it can be grown in a pot and shitted when needed. Ericas. A subscriber asks, "What tempera- ture and how many weeks does It take to get Erica tragrans into flower for Christmas?' and also the same inquiry about E. persoluta alba for Easter. I am sorry I don't know the species call- ed fragrans, if there Is one. Persoluta, of which alba Is a variety, flowers nat- urally in April, so it would be about right for our ordinary Easter; but If not in time for our early Easter of this year, you can at once place it in a little more heat. The hard wooded, mostly Cape heaths, the most beauti- ful of this large genus, would be killed by anything like forcing, but the soft wooded, such as Persoluta, autumn- alls, gracilis. WlUmoreana, melan- thera, hyemalis, etc., will bear a little forcing, but nothing like the treat- ment we give to deciduous shrubs, lilac for Instance. Ericas, the soft wooded section, are largely grown in the large eastern cities, and immense quantities are sold as pot plants during winter and spring; but they are not generally grown throughout the country as they should be for the reason. I think, that the great army of florists know little about them or have an idea that they are very difiicult to manage; climate does not suit, etc. When Peter Hen- derson more than thirty years ago wrote that ericas should be planted out in the summer and lifted in the fall, there were many good gardeners skeptical of that method, but he was right, and that is just how to do it. Just now or for the next month or BO is a good time to begin with the cuttings of any of those species or varieties mentioned above, or any of the BO-caJled soft wooded section. The cuttings should be made from the young growth, of which there Is plen- ty to be had just now, but it should not be soft and brittle as you would want a verbena cutting to be. It should be what we call half ripened. Make the cuttings quite short and put them In flats of clean sand, and after the first thorough watering, water only often enough to prevent the sand from getting dust dry; the cuttings want no bottom heat. If you have a case in- closed with a sash over it, to prevent much change of temperature or draught of air, they will strike all the better; and a house that is kept at 55 to 60 degrees will suit the cuttings. In 9 to 12 weeks they will show signs of growing, and if found to be rooted, pot off singly in 2-Inch pots. A cold frame with a shade during the hottest hours is the place for them during summer, and the following winter keep them in a cool house till danger of a frost is past, when they should be planted out. The young plants should of course have been stopped once soon after they started to grow in the 2- inch pots, so they will be in good con- dition when planted out the following spring to make bushy plants. The erica is one of those plants that It was once thought almost impossible to grow without peat, but that we don't have, and they grow very well planted out in a good light loam, such as the Long Island men grow their carnations in. When lifting and pot- ting use a third or fourth of well rot- ted leaves, and pot firmly. Ericas do not like a wet. sodden soil, but ex- treme dryness in the pots will ruin them. Violets. Remember, there is always a call for a moderate sized, inexpensive plant at Easter. Sometimes baby has a plant sent her, and a pot of violets if well fiowered Is very acceptable. The pro- per way to have a good not of violets would have beerf to lift some from the field in the fall, pot them, and keep In a cold frame away from very hard freezing till about this date, when, if given a temperature of 45 degrees, they would by Easter be in fine flower; but if that was not done, then lift a hundred or so of the most compact plants from the bed at once, keep cool till within two weeks of Easter, when a night temperature of 55 degrees will bring out most of the buds, Deutzia Gracilis. Last year we found a lot of neat lit- tle plants of this shrub an excellent thing to have for Easter, but we ware just about one week too late with it. It pays to cut, if not sold In the pots. It Is a little early yet, but allow a good six weeks to bring It into flower; that Is none too much; it will last a week If a little early. WILLIAM SCOTT. . «it..j5.. FEBRUARY 2. 18M. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ Tri'5fvi5»«a!r?s»^^^^'^ -. 227 Covered Vall in Conservatory of Mr. Samuel J. Tilden,' Yonkers, N. Y. [Conservatory erected by Lord & Burnham Co.] COVERING GREENHOUSE WALLS. Lack of space in the greenhouse at- tached to his city store often prevents the retail florist from making the dis- play of tasteful arrangement that he otherwise might, and in addition to this the location of such greenhouses is frequently unfavorable for plant growth, owing to the proximity of tall buildings that may shut out the light and air to a great extent. But we sometimes find in these cramped greenhouses a side wall that is bare and unsightly and the accom- panying illustration may furnish us with a useful idea for the adornment of such a wall. The view referred to, which shows a portion of the palm house at "Greystone," the country home of Samuel J. Tilden, at Yonkers, N. Y.. illustrates the hiding of a side "'all with a most beautiful curtain of living plants, chiefly ferns, the base of the wall being built out to the edge of the path with a mound or bank of ar- tistically arranged foliage plants. And just here it may be admitted, to avoid argument, that few retail florists are blessed with the same abundant means to gratify an esthetic taste that appertains to the fortunate owner of "Greystone," but nevertheless this decorative idea may be modified to suit the circumstances. To return to the wall. This is, of course, covered with a strong wire netting that is held away from the wall a few inches by means of screw eyes, the space be- tween the netting and the wall being filled in with rather coarse soil, and prevented from washing out by a fac- ing of moss. In this soil the plants are set, this operation being preferably done during early summer, in order that the plants may become well established before the short days begin, and also before the rush of trade about chrysanthe- mum time keeps the greenhouse door open half the day. After the plants take hold of the soil, quite a good deal of water will be required, espe- cially at the upper part of the wall, the water naturally draining away from that portion very rapidly. By referring to the picture we read- ily recognize that several pteris are well adapted for this work, notably P. argyraea, P. serrulata and P. longifo- lia; also Polypodium glaucum, Micro- lepia hirta and M. strigosa, and neph- rolepis in variety, one of the best of the latter being N. pectinata. On the bank at the base we can use Adiantum cuneatum or A. capillus-veneris, some of the selaginellas, S. Martensi, S. Brauni and S. Kraussiana being first class, also Rex begonias, peperomias, tradescantia and Panicum variegatum. Some of the davallias may also be in- cluded among the fern portion of the arrangement, though avoiding those of deciduous habit, of which D. Maries! is a type, the latter being one that is largely trained into fantastic shapes by our Japanese friends. The question of expense may arise, and in regard to this it may be said that none of the plants mentioned are costly species, while there is also a possible offset to the original invest- ment in the fact that such a bank of foliage will often furnish some useful greenery to be mingled with cut fiow- ers. H. •THE IMPERIAL VIOLET. Mr. W. L. Minor, Brockton, Mass., has sent us a bunch of a hundred blooms of this new violet, and the flowers certainly were superb. They -"'•'''-' -^IliA'ilfcfll^' m The Weekly Florists^ Review* PEBftUAliY 2. im. averaged IV^ inches across, with stems 6 to 8 inches long, color fully as dark as Marie Louise^ even after the thou- sand mile ride, and form all that could be wished. The dozen or more Chicago florists who saw them all agreed that they had never before seen anything to equal these violets. They were frosted when received, but half an hour in cold water brought them up smiling. The "Iraperial" is certainly well named. Mr. Minor also sends us a pamphlet on violet culture. And a glimpse of the superb violets he grows warrants a lively interest in his methods of cul- ture. His pamphlet is copyrighted, but we think there can be no objection to stating that a leading feature of his culture is the sterilizing of the soil, which is accomplished by heating the soil in the beds to 212 degrees by means of steam carried into it. This destroys all insect life and fungous germs as well as seeds of weeds. The pamphlet will be read with interest by all growers of violets. RUST. The specimens sent show rust in luxuriant growth, and when advanced to such a state there will be trouble to keep it even in check. I answered the same question a short time ago. and F. R. H. S. will find in No. 54, December 8, 1898, of the Florists' Re- view my views about rust, how I look at it, and how my experience has taught me to treat this disease. At no time or place has the proverb, "a stitch in time saves nine." a more fit- ting bearing than in this rust question. When noticed in time and attended to at once, much can be done to eradicate it, or at least to keep it in check, so there will be no serious injury to the plants, thus retarding and diminishing their blooming quality. That F. R. H. S. finds rust to such a large extent on his Daybreak and none on his Scott growing next to it. only shows the greater susceptibility of one variety to this disease, and is nothing new. AS often as rust has been discussed, and the spread it has assumed, and how it has been feared and looked upon as the destroyer of carnation cul- ture, one would come to the conclu- sion that fivery grower by this time would be familiar with this disease, but still we find localities where it has not yet appeared, and the grow- ers are in blessed ignorance of this disease, considered in former years as a dreadful destroyer. I remember our late friend, Myron A. Hunt, coming from a tour through the East, making the remark that rust will kill carna- tion culture in this country. How many have entertained the same idea, and how do we look at it now? I en- tertained the Kame view and was very careful to keep this disease from our place, avoiding any contact that might become the source of a spread, and when, about three vears aero, through some source or other, rust appeared, it only served to draw us from a par- tial seclusion and increased our busi- ness more than double. Now, while It has proved a blessing in disguise to us, I still think it a greater blessing to be exempt from it, and I do not wish to lull anybody into security and carelessness. Watchful- ness may avoid much care and extra work. This should especially be exer- cised in the growing of new varieties. A new variety is not born with the rust, although it may prove very sus- ceptible to it, but there is no excuse in sending out a new variety diseased with rust, as has been the case with some the past and other seasons, for with some care it certainly can be kept clean. Of all the carnation dis- eases, rust is the least injurious when held in check, and to my experience this can be done. At the same time, none has been more feared and re- ceived so much attention and discus- sion through the trade papers and otherwise. FRED DORNER. THE LAWSON CARNATION. During the last two weeks there has been quite a collection of contradictory statements made regarding this car- nation, in both the trade papers and the leading dailies of this and other cities, but now the story can be told which is in all probability the true version of the whole transaction. The pink in question is now the sole property of the gentleman after whose estimable wife it was named, and it is claimed that the actual price, as pub- lished, $30,000. had been paid over to the originator, and to the enterpris- ing retailer through whose efforts the transaction was made possible. The Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson carna- tion is of a bright cerise color, of very pleasing shade, and the flower is of very large size, with a fine, stout stem. It is a favorite among the bon- ton of Boston, owing to the vividness of its color under artificial light, and the demand has for the last few weeks far exceeded the supply. Mr. Peter Fisher, the originator, is an enthusiastic carnationist, and has already sent out some good carna- tions, one of which, Edith Foster, a white one, is grown to a considerable extent around Boston, as is also Free- dom, a grand white for home trade purposes. The Lawson is a seedling of Van Leeuwen and Daybreak, the latter be- ing the seed parent, and it first at- tracted attention during the season of 1896 and 1897, and by its immense size and keeping qualities came to the personal notice of Mr. Thos. F. Gal- vin, Boston's noted retailer, who at once made overtures to the originator, with the result that In February, 1898. he became part owner of the fiowers and stock, and has made such good use of his ownership that the whole thing has realized a good, round sum. The carnation will still be grown by Mr. Fisher, and the fiowers handled by Mr. Galvin, both being authorized agents of Mr. Lawson. P. TRADE AND TRADE INTERESTS. From the Conunission Man's Standpoint. This has been an odd season as re- gards violets. In the early fall, when a few bunches put in their appearance, the trade would look at them and ex- claim, "Oh, violets," but would not buy them. They might add, "It is too early for violets," but they passed them. A few weeks later, when the single violets got a fair color, every fiorist wanted them and seemed to want them bad, but as quick as the price went over 75 cents a hundred they passed them by. In the month of November the Jewish Charity Fair made a special demand for violets and neither price nor quality cut any fig- ure, the florists simply had to have them, and the grower was much elat ed. Then came the first frost, and when the weather turns cold violets stop selling and down goes the price. The next day that is warm enough to allow ladies to wear violets on the street the price recovers, and the fiorist who has seen violets offered in quantity at low figures only a few days before is so surprised that he is ready to accuse the dealer of wanting to rob him. Now the grower says, "Hold violets for Christmas," and even if the dealer wires for stock he will not ship, for he will reply, "I can get more next week for Christmas." To the commis- sion man's inquiry as to how many the grower will be able to cut for Christ- mas, the reply will be so vague and indefinite as to be of no practical value. The dealer gets what informa- tion he can through other channels, such as people who have visited the various places on other business, studying the reports in the trade pa- pers, etc., and on this bases his Christ- mas price. This season every one thought we were going to have a glut of everything and a $2 price was made on violets for all orders placed up to and including December 23. Then came the surprise — everything turned scarce, with violets among the scarc- est; the grower made his kick, and in some cases stopped shipping. If it had . FT..y; ;"V-.'i.. ..-:«■ ,",■>>■• ,' FEBRUARY 2, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 229 /.l/t/vr/lATOR /?0D d. ^TAPlf ^l^f/Vr//ATOJQ ff?AM£ 6. 0 LOTS 6.6ocHfr Poi£ No. 31. Ventilator Rod and Fastener. [The slots in the rod at the left should be connected by a shallow channel.] turned out as every one anticipated and the sales at |2 had brought up the average, all would have been O. K. At New Year's, violets having been cut out so close there was but a limit- ed supply, and though but a few were wanted, prices were maintained fairly well. But the buyer was quick to call attention to the quality. Soon large receipts of poor grade violets (that seemed to be good stock only a few days back) caused the first drop, then came a cold snap (and, as mentioned above, cold weather cuts off demand), and double receipts next day, which caused another slump. This season has so far varied from previous years in that while such gluts have been looked for in the past, they have rarely lasted more than a day or two at a time, and a stiff reaction has always followed, while this has not been the case this year, for where 75 cents to %\ a hundred has been top price on superior grades of fine dark color, with long stems and well bunched, such flowers as Lady Camp- bell, the singles and all poor grades and poorly bunched violets haven't seemed to find any bottom figure. Prices have ranged from $2.5() to |4 a thousand, and the commission man has considered himself in luck if he got the |4 end of it, or near it. Still, we think the producer has had on the whole a better season than in many years past, for all kinds of flow- ers seem to sell, carnations, roses and bulb stock doing much better, than usual. Light colors seem to have had the advantage as regards prices. Beau- ties, Meteors and all red flowers seem to beg for a market, except when of very superior grade. But that is no news — good stock always sells, and at a good price. CHARLIE'S AUNT. Chicago. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Following are a'dditional entries in our prize competition in labor-saving devices or methods useful to florists: No. 31. There are still florists whose places are so small, or whose finances are so contracted that they feel they cannot afford the manufactured venti- lating apparatus. Such will find the ventilator rod illustrated cheap, safe and effectual, especially for fastening the ventilators. The rod is made of a strip of wood two inches wide and three-eighths of an inch thick when dressed. To one end the slot end of a common hinge hasp is attached by either rivets or screws. The strap end of the hinge is screwed to the ventilator as shown in the cut. Slots are cut in the strip or rod according to the requirements of the ventilator and a staple fastened to or driven into the ventilator frame to fit the slots. A slight groove or channel on the underside of the rod connecting the slots is necessary as a guide or track for the staple to run in when raising or lowering the venti- lator. Curved rods or strips such as may be made from barrel or hogshead staves usually fit better than straight ones. If the ventilators are hard to reach and long rods would be Inconvenient, short ones may be easily worked by means of a pole with a socket on the end to receive the pointed end of the rod. These rods can also be made of iron and of much smaller dimensions, being particular to have the groove on the under side connecting the slots. T or strap hinges can also be used instead of the hasp, but of course the slot will have to be made and the staple fitted. This simple fastening can be made and put up by any handy man, such as a florist always is. R. ORCHIDS SOME CURIOUS CROSSES. In company with the solid and sen- sible W. J. Palmer, Sr., we visited one day last week the domain of Prof, Cowell, South Park, and our Botanic Garden. The stately range of glass that is going up will some day be a great attraction to that distant part of our city; and it is going up per- haps slowly, but most substantially. I like its appearance better than any other range of glass that I have had the good fortune to see. It is stone, brick. Iron, cement and glass. Wood is only used for the sash bars, and we all know that a well seasoned cypress bar will outlast many generations of our race. When it is flnished will be time enough for a full description of the architecture and its many admir- able qualities of plan, construction, and grand appearance. There is just now a very large and beautiful display of orchids in bloom, which no florist of this locality should miss seeing. It is a veritable blaze of these floral gems. The largest quan- tity is Cattleya Trianae and Laelia an- ceps. The latter are splendidly flow- ed, some of them as large as cattleyas and a great variation of color, some of the palest pink and a few rich, rosy crimson. Then there are flne clumps of Odontoglossum Rossii, a modest gem; some splendid spikes of Pha- laenopsls Schilleriana, Coelogyne cris- tata, old Phalus grandlfollus. and a few others of less commercial value. Whoever could see these flne laelias and cattleyas hanging in a light house and occupying no bench room, flower- ing like a geranium, would hardly say there was no money in them. A young batch of seedling cyprlpe- diums showing their tiny leaves above some fresh sphagnum Is very Inter- esting, but what is to us still more Interesting are the several crosses that have been attempted and effected at this young establishment. The seed pods are their evidence of the success attained, the fruit of the cattleyas re- minding you of a fair sized green plum with a few wrinkles. Here are some of the crosses from which some seed will be certain to be procured: Coelogyne cristata x Cattleya Perci- vallianum, both ways. Coelogyne cristata x Oncidium tigri- num, both ways. 230 The Weekly Florists^ Revi^^ FEBRUARY 2, 1899. .-?■■ ; Cattleya cltrlna x Cattleya Trlanae. And ttiere are other crosses of which I failed to make note. It may take seven or eight years for the offspring of these crosses to flower, but surely they will be watched with great inter- est, for strange hybrids must come from two such distinct genera as On- cidium and Coelogyne. All the orchids look flourishing and at home, and they are under the enthusiastic care of the veteran, Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald. Another very interesting collection is some 1,200 young seedling dra- caenas. They are yet too small to show distinct character, but there will be a great variety it is already evi- dent. D. nova Caledonica is the p(^len parent of all and it is crossed on splendens, Bella, Oowellii and a few other of the best varieties. From this collection there is bound to be many a variety of great merit. The houses are looking fine and either to the commer- cial florist or the botanical student are highly interesting. WM. SCOTT. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBUSHBD EVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-S35.Caxton Buildlnc, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Europe, $3.00. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising: rates: Per incn, fi.00; }i page, lij.so; full pasre, I37.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; $2 times, 30 l>er cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising: accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msiire insertion in the issue of the following: Thursday. Copyright iSgg. BUFFALO. Trade Review. Some spells of very fine weather, changing suddenly to bitter winter, is the order of things, and what a dif- ference it makes to business. On fine, warm days we find violets go well, but when your front windows are frescoed with frost, they waste their sweetness on the store clerks. The tulips and daffies that are seen, although in some cases fairly good, are not up to former years, and we believe, as this is the experiemce with all the growers, that the quality of the bulbs was much in- ferior to other years. The Thrall Company store, on Main street, depend largely on orchids and valley for their window decoration, and very neat and chaste it is. Jerry Brookens, of Orchard Park, our old reliable fern man. Is bringing in a very fine grade of carnations. His Daybreak are about up to Lancaster (N. Y.) form. I have before now noticed that scar- let carnations are the scarcest this year, and if It were not for Webb's new scarlet Dorothy Sweet, we would be much worse off. I think it Is safe to say that since the middle of De- cember there has been a steady demand for the few orchids that are offered here. There is no such thing as any going to waste. Their beauty is bet- ter appreciated than formerly, and with the knowledge of their long last- ing qualities, a fairly moderate price compared with other flowers in win- ter, I look for a steady increase in the demand. Flowers of all kinds keep well cleaned up and you cannot say anything better for business than that. Club Affairs. There was a meeting of the club and P. "Longlegs" Scott was made a committee of one to get the bowlers together on some alley this week. There is likely to be two divisions, not because we do not all afllliate, but the older members would like to bowl once a week in the afternoon and the younger men can best get away after work hours. We have over 300 alleys in this bowled-up town and yet the florists as bowlers are getting to be a ragged lot. We sincerely trust luat P. L. S. will attend to the duty which he accepted. The most important business of the club was the endorsement of the Pan- American Exposition, which is to take place in 1901. Many a time we trust your correspondent will have oc- casion to speak of this great under- taking, and for the present I will be brief. The lovely city at the western end of Lake Erie is also clamorous to the National Government for recogni- tion to help along their proposed big fair of 1901. It appears that 200 years ago, about 1701, a white man partook of the hospitality of the red man near the city of the straits and called , it the founding of the city of Detroit, and the laudable people think it a just cause and opportune time to hold a sort of small World's Fair. Our Pan - American was spoken of two years ago, but the breaking out of the war was good cause for its temporary abandonment. Now It has revived, with fervor unequaled, and there are the most conservative reasons to be- lieve that in or very near to our city line in 1901 Buffalo will hold the Pan- American Exposition, which will be little short, either in attractions, ex- hibits or attendance, of Chicago's World's Fair. In six days our citizens subscribed one million dollars, and by the time your readers see these large "figures there will be ^2,500,000 pledged to support this worthy enterprise. Mr. McKinley stuck a fiag Into the proposed site in August, 1897, and although the site is likely to be nearer the city than that first chosen, yet our "great father" in Washington is bound to help us. But you will be tired of so much prospective, yet you would ■not blame nje If you knew how for the past week we lived and breathed in the enthusiasm which already ema- nates from the Pan-American. So In 1901 all roads will not lead to Rome, but from the Straits of Magellan and the most northern settlers In Canada, and all intervening republics and Isl- ands of the western hemisphere, all roads will lead to Buffalo. Visitors. We have had our snare of visitors. Among them Mr. Elliott, the seeds- man of New York; both paper box men, Mr. Boas and Mr. Beatus, and Mr. McCarthy Greenlaw, of Boston. W. S. CHICAGO. The Market. White flowers still lead in demand, and in fact there is a shortage of everything except violets and colored bulb stuff. In roses Brides are espe- cially scarce and the only items of which there is enough are Meteors, and the poorer grades of Beauties. Violets have suffered badly during the cold snap, there being but little if any sale for them. Large lots of violets were left over last week on ac- count of the cold weather. Sales drop off sharply when it becomes too cold for the ladies to wear violets on the street. Harrisii lilies are very scarce. The crops didn't come on well and the heavy call for white flowers made the demand brisk. Kennicott Bros. & Co. are beginning to receive the cut of the Novelty tulip and will handle an unusually large quantity this season. Bassett & Washburn report their January business as fully double that of January last year. During the cold snap they burned about 75 tons of coal a day. Various Items. McKellar & Winterson succeed the flrm of Vaughan, McKellar & Winter- son, the two flrst named having pur- chased the interest of Mr. A. L. Vaughan, who retires. McKellar & Winterson assume all the assets and liabilities of the old flrm and the busi- ness will be continued without any in- terruption. The wholesalers at 88 Wabash ave- nue will all have to move by May 1, as the building is to be remodeled. Kennicott Bros. Co. have taken a three years' lease of the large basement at 42 and 44 Randolph street, where they will have several times as much room as at present and an ideal place for the keeping and handling of cut flow- ers. Bassett & Washburn and A- G. Prince & Co. have not yet selected new locations. Three cold waves in succession, and with the thermometer ranging down to 18 degrees below zero at times, have made sad inroads into the coal piles of the growers, and a number of acci- dents are reported. We hear that Hills & Jakobsen, at Maywood, lost two houses of mignoiiette and one of Ar- gyle carnations through an accident to their heating apparatus, that H. Schiller had the older part of his glass at Niles Center frozen, and that Mag- . ?:• •^•■*vv^.^- FEBRUARY 2. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 2?l nuson & Pearson, at Bowmanville, also lost a few houses. Mr. W. A. Johnson will build a range of houses for violet growing at Hins- dale the coming spring. The aim will be to produce the highest graae oi flowers. H. G. Berning, of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., St. Louis, Mo., was a re- cent visitor. Reinberg Bros, are marketing a fine fitock of roses and carnations. Mr. O. P. Bassett starts on a trip through Florida this Thursday. W. C. Lynch is acting as Chicago selling agent for the new variegated carnation Sandusky. He has also handled the flowers sent in by Mr. Hall and says they are quick sellers at good figures. Larry Kelly, manager for S. B. Win- ter, says business is all right and in- creasing steadily. Wietor Bros, seem to always sell out early. Good stock goes quick. E. C. Amling is receiving some mag- nificent Beauties. In a recent ship- ment were some specimens with 7-foot stems, every leaf perfect and splendid blooms. Benthcy & Co. seem to be getting their share of the trade and are han- dling some good stock. The feature of the meeting of the Florists' Club to be held to-morrow evening (3d Inst.) will be a paper on bedding plants and window box plants by Mr. Joseph Reeve. Bowling. Following are the score and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: Ist. 2d. 3(J. 4th. Av. P. J. Hauswlrth 140 153 184 129 151 J. S. Wilson 130 156 146 153 146 G. Asmus 145 113 145 172 143 E. F. Wlntereon 128 156 130 ... 134 W. Kreltllng 110 138 104 139 125 A. Lange 115 124 136 ... 123 C. Balluff 154 127 108 106 123 C. V7. McKellar 134 142 92 ... 122 A. Henderson 138 105 114 127 121 G. L. Grant 113 138 108 122 120 ST. LOUIS. The Market Business Is picking up a little, but not so marked as it should. Prices on stock keep up better this year than ever before, and fiowers of all kinds are by no means scarce. The only real glut on hand just now is in vio- lets, and these are selling at the re- tailer's own price. The commission men are all well stocked with season- able flowers; plenty of roses and car- nations. In roses the leading varieties are Brides, Meteors, Maids, Carnots and Beauties. First quality bring as high as |8, with seconds |3 and |4. First class Beauties continue scarce, but a great many deformed and short- stemmed ones are In the market that bring |3 and $5. Perles and Woottons are selling from |3 to $4 per 100. Carnations are also holding their own In price, bringing from |2 to |4. Reds are scarce and keep In good de- mand. H. Aue and the Ude's are send- ing in some fine stock every day. The less said about violets, the better, as the dump pile gets most of them. Bulb stock is good and sells well. Romans range from $2 to |4; Paper Whites, same; valley, |4; freesia, |4; daffodils, |4; Harrlsil have stiffened somewhat and are selling at $15; callas $10 and smilax |12.50. Plant stock among- the growers about town is looking well and the Easter stock is looking at its best. Notes. Don't forget the next Florist Club meeting, February 9, at 3 p. m. Mr. John Young has promised to read his essay. Presiuent Sanders has some very important matters to bring be- fore the meeting and expects a full attendance. The late flower show com- mittee will bring in their final report. The entertainment committee will also make a report and all tickets are re- turnable at this meeting. Ellison & Tesson on Friday last very tastefully decorated the big Music Hall in the Exposition Building, the occasion being the graduating of the normal class of the high school. Charlie Kuehn's place at 1122 Pine street was visited by burglars on Thursday night last, the amount se- cured being a few hundred dollars. Wirework, tinfoil, supplies and tools were taken. Charlie telephoned every florist in town, asking them to be on the lookout in case they came to sell the goods. In this way he hopes to catch the thieves. Sonnenfeld's millinery store, on Broadway, will give up their cut flow- er department on February ]. Mr. C. W. Wors is now doing a gen- eral retail business In connection with his wholesale store. Mr. Frank Ellis, of the St. ImuIs Cut Flower Co., and Miss Julia Mur- phy, of the Bell Telephone Co., give skating exhibitions at the Ice Palace every evening. Mr. Ellis Is the best gentleman skater in St. Louis. Henry Berning, president of the St. Louis Cut Flower Co., returned Tues- day morning from a trip through Illi- nois, visiting Chicago and other points. Mr. Berning reports business at these places about the same as in St. Louis. Bowling. The January series ended Monday night with Carl Beyer high for the gold medal, also for highest single score; D. FInlayson second, and Kuehn third. Next series will decide the Review prize. The averages were as follows: No. a. ToUl. Ave. R.S. C. Beyer 16 270S 169 226 FInlayson 21 3353 160 201 Kuehn 21 3262 155 211 Benecke 21 3083 146 183 Young 14 891 148 186 Sanders 14 2000 143 168 Kunz » 16 2179 136 181 Sohray .. ., 5 679 136 152 Weber 16 2243 140 190 Tesson 3 399 133 155 Fillmore 17 2131 125 184 Owing to the great blizzard last night, only a few of the bowlers were at the alleys, and those that came rolled four games. C. A. Kuehn was again high man with an average of 160. The scores were as follows: C. A. Kuehn. D. FInlayson . J. J. Beneke . J. W. Kunz .. F. C. Weber .. 1 2 3 4 To. Av. 158 129 181 173 641 160 129 172 138 201 640 160 143 131 182 135 591 148 146 127 153 153 579 146 116 161 165 124 666 142 J. J. B. PHILADELPHIA. The Market. The prices on carnations were much the same as last week, there being no perceptible increase in the demand or supply. There was a slight increase in the supply of roses over last week, but no change in the price, with the ex- ception of good Beauties, which are still very scarce. The few that were to be had were snapped up very quickly. There was a slight Improvement In the supply of bulbous stock in gen- eral, with no change in prices. Various Items. Mr. H. C. Sims, representing the H. A. Dreer Co., has just returned from a trip to California. Hugh Graham did the decorating for the annual charity ball given in the Academy of Music. Mr. Ed., Seidewltz, of Baltimore, was In town last week. Mr. John Scott, proprietor of the Keap Street Greenhouses in Brooklyn, N, Y., was also a recent visitor. We have information that he was In the market for |300 to $400 worth of aza- leas, principally in larger sizes. The probabilities are that he succeeded In finding them, for when last seen he was on his way to Riverton. We are Informed that Albert Wolte- mate has a block of Phlox dlvarl- cata canadensis which he Intends forc- ing for Easter to sell as a pot plant. It is one of our rare native varieties. The color of the flower Is a bright lilac, produced In large, showy heads borne on stems 8 to 10 inches high. It is also very fragrant. The show windows of Jos. Kift & Son were very attractively decorated the past week. R. BOSTON. The Market The past week has been, with per- haps the exception of one day, a good business week. The retailers are get- ting rid of a large quantity of flowers, and the wholesale trade seem to be busy making shipments and attending to local trade. The result Is that the grower is right in it, and is well satis- fled with himself and the buying pub- lic. Roses still continue scarce, especial- ly white ones, and both Brides and Maids are good property at from $6 to $16 per 100, with a few of extra qual- ity bringing $2.50 per dozen. Meteors run from 75 cents to $1.25 per dozen. ■r- ii^ri'T'^trti-i "i^r^ t*'''-^"^"^ ■.;v«f^Af-T 232 The Weekly Florists' Review^ FEBUL'ARY 2, 1899. Beauties are of excellent quality, |1 to |8 per dozen being the range of prices for the week. There has been a good demand for high grade carnations all the week, with a slight diminution on Saturday. Eldorado, Hill and fcaybreak will bring |3; Bradt, $6; Scott and aver- age grade, $2 per 100, with sales of inferior quality at a lower price. Vio- lets from 50 to 75 cents per 100, and lilies and bulb goods the same as last week. The News. It looks now as though the facts about the Lawson pink were settled, and I guess it is well advertised frftm the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans. In the Horticultural Hall on Satur- day James Comley and Mrs. E. M. Gill showed collections of seasonable flowers. J. E. Rothwell exhibited a rare cypripedium, a cross of Bellatu- lum and Curtisii, and named Chap- manii Var Anbellum, claimed to be the first one to flower in this country. C. G. Roebling had .wo variations of Cattleya Trianae, one a pure white, the other with a purplish throat, named Helen Koebling. According to present indications, quite a crowd of our carnation enthu- siasts will accompany our popular president, Mr. Nicholson, of the Car- nation Society, to Philadelphia next month. Wax Bros, are placarding some of the large pink varieties of carnations. "The Lawton" attracted the attention of the public to a parody on the fa- mous Lawson carnation, changing the name very slightly. Tailby, of Welleeley, is attracting considerable notice with an excellent variety of mignonette, very large, long stems, and of a good red color, a va- riety of his own origination. P. GRAND RAPIDS. The Mai^et. Business remains good, the weather continues a blizzard, the thermometer being, as low as 20 degrees below in broad daylight, and it is weather such as makes the coal men happy. Carnations are very scarce, roses none too plentiful, and smilax fast dis- appearing. The boys are beginning to bench over the old smilax beds for spring stock as soon as cut. Notes. The florists' banquet was reported a success in spite of the number de- tained home on account of sickness. There was an attendance of fifty. J. A. Creelman introduced our well known president, N. B. Stover, who made a very pleasant address. Music and recitations added to the charm of the feast. The next meeting will be held February 7 at the Eagle hotel, and while the subject is violets, the agent representing Belgium glass manufacturer will address the club on the subject of glass, explaining its REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarter ■ for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extra longstem, per doz. |5.0D 24-in. stem .... " 3.50 20-in. " .... " 2.50 15-in. " .... " 2.00 12-in. " .... " 1.2* 8-in. " .... " 1.00 Meteor ....perlOO, )6.00to 8.00 Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 Bride " 7.00to lO.OO Perle " 5.00to 6.00 Carnation. " 1.50to 2.0O tancy.... " 3.0O All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Orowers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY MAnrictn Th^ Rfvtew when you write. quality, tariff, rates, and probable cost. George F. Crabb and Eli Cross are well and once more attending to busi- ness. GEO. F. CRABB. WASHINGTON. Prices for cut flowers have kept up higher for this season than ever be- fore. Weather has been fine and de- mand great, in fact almost Christmas prices right along for good stock. Brides, Meteors, and Maids bring $10 to 112.50, while Testout and Gates are held at $6 to |10. Carnations are from $2 to $4, and cleaned up ever^' day, although supply is large, but in spite of that there is a shortage every day. Romans and tu- lips go at $3; lilies, $12.50; smilax, $15 to $20. Violets are plentiful and fine; top price 50 cents per 100. There is a great scarcity of small sized ferns for center pieces, most ev- ery grower having completely sold out. Azaleas are coming in fine and go well ; the best selling sizes are from $1 to $2. The American Rose Co. are now cut- ting fine violets and plenty of them. The greenhouses of Phillips & Co. are advertised for sale. Mr. M. Rice, Philadelphia, was a vis- itor this week, F. H. KRAMER. HEATING. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, send us a copy of their new catalogue giving full details about their green- house boiler. The large number of letters from satisfied customers cer- tainly speak well for the careful work they do and the staying qualities of their boiler. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR SALE— Steam Pump for sale at a bargain. One of the best ever used. Knowles manufacture, almost new ; pumps hot and cold water. Brass fittings and cylinders, all complete for $30.00, cost $75.00, F. O. B. Cash with order. Address Waverly Green- houses, Tuckahoe, New York. WANTED— By an up-to-date florist and decorator, situation in a first class store in large city, can furnish the best of references, Address Artist, care oi Florists' Review. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least is.oo per day. Must buv stock, about ispo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address ''Illinois," care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical florist; single; 10 years' experience m roses, carnations, miscellaneous stock, e^p. : good knowledge of floral work; strictly sober; east of Ohio preferred. State wages. Address E., care of Florists' Review. PUBLIC SALE— Of Real Estate, Gretr' • M^es and well established Florist's business. Tl u • a>. Feb. 9th. i8gg, I will sell out my entire greeiiio use plant, including dwelling. Sale to commence at two o'clock P. M. W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. A Bargain! b- ^ the riffht man. Fl HRAI l^TflRF o^ °t^^ of o^^ "l^e bnsl- I kUlink uiuilk jiesB streets for sale at a bar^TAin. Don't write unless you mean business. y^riS.. T. KASTIVO, 496 Washinfirton St. BUFFAX.O, V. T. Seasonable Seeds, Etc. Clematis Paniculata, 75c per ounce. Ampelopsis Veitchii, Wistaria Magnifica (Blue), Hibiscus Crimson Eye. best named Dwarf Cannas, each 25c per ounce. 25,0(0 best French Bedding Cannas Roots, $2 per 100. Double New Life Geranium, 2K-inch. 75c per doz. Weeping Lantana, 2J^-in,, 5tcperdoz, bENJ. COVHBI.&, riortat. Weat Orovo, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. •'^f!;\f%, ;.«».7At--.'ysN;T.!'^l-'^; ".A CttHtniic S2.00 per dozen, S10.00 per hundred, l\UUlCU V^UIUI1^> S75.00 per thousand. W. E. 1>YINGI1,ranJIlVhst. CHICAGO, Mention The Review when you write. SOQETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Department of Plant Registration. F. W. Fletcher, Auburndale, Mass., registers new single violet Columbia. A seedling of 1896 rrum Wilsiana, probably crossed with California. Flowers large, pansy shaped, frag- rant; petals thick; color of Princess de Galles; stems medium length, thick and holding flowers erect; leaves round, medium size and leathery. Habit of plant similar to Wilsiana, but, unlike that variety, propagates easily from runners. A continuous bloomer. John N. May, Summit, N. J., regis- ters new carnation Olympla; clear white, with scarlet stripings; the largest carnation known. Rose Maid of Honor, registered by HoCfmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O., is a sport from Catharine Mermet and not from Bridesmaid, as stated In last week's communication. WM. J. STEWART, Sec'y. CLEVELAND. Business remains about the same. The only change Is in the weather. Stock is still very scarce; prices about as last quoted. Bulbous stuff is com- ing in more freely. The check swindler has been at work again. Brother Beaumont was the victim this time. Who's next? James Eastwell, who attended the funeral of his grandmother at Detroit, Mich., caught cold, and Is now con- fined to the house with grip. Messrs. Henry Heepe and E. J. Bo- lanz, Akron, O., were visitors this week; also Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Talcott, of Garrettsvllle, O. O. A. C. 0. A PAMPHLET containing a compi- lation of Federal, State and Canadian legislation regulating the growth, sale and transportation of nursery stock, has been Issued by the National Nur- seryman Publishing Co., Rochester, N. Y. FIRST QUALITY. LOW PRICES. Tuberous Begonia Bulbs Single Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23. Double Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per dozen $1.00, hundred $S.oo. Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.00 o Buy from the introducers, the Improved Strain of Vick's Branching Aster, white The best late variety. Per ounce $1.00. Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, the earliest of all asters. White or mixed colors 75c. per or. JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. ' - Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gieantea |2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 80 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000. BO " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii,Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLJIIITS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2^-m. 4.00 Rex, mixed " 4.00 Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 3.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Leinon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra f2.00 to 4.00 t^" Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNI>EBHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. 3OME THINGS YOU WANT. BUDBBCKIA, " Golden Glow." 3^-inch pots, $4.00 oer 100. ACKZ&IiBA, "The Pearl," 8^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. COBEOPSI8 I.AHCEO&ATA, 3^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. HABDT PHX.OZ, asforted, 3>^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. STATXCE ABMEBIA, from a^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. BBZ BECK>VXAS, from S^-in. pots, beautiful plants, at $4.00 per 100. JAPAV XBZS, held grown, $4.00 per 100. Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Cash, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, fb? .'!"'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericaj (Heather), also Pull and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself. Price List on Application. r^.;»*j..TK^-f 7^?^i'' '■.-'?4'^., FEBRUARY 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 235 31 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON. Mgr. Price List taking effect Tliursday, Feb. 2. ROSES. Am. Beauties, lone, per doz |8.00 — " medium, per doz 2.00— $4.00 short, " 1.00- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaisenn, per 100, 6.00— 10.00 Perles " 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average '• 4.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per loo Fancy varieties, fancily grown $8.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00 — Ordinary varieties, average stoclc 1.50 — Miscellaneous. Alyssum per 100, $ .50 Freesia (strictly fancy) " 3.00— Marguerites " .75 — Mignonette " 8.0O— Forget-me-not (scarce) " 2.00— Callas per doz., 1.50— 2.00 Harrisii " 1.50—2.00 Romans per 100, 2.0O— Narcissus " 8.00— Tulips , " 8.00-5.00 Valley '• 4.00— Violets " .75—1.00 Decorative. ASPIIRJIOUS. Per string | .50— .75 FERNS. PerlOO, 2.'5c per 1.000, $200 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— CIILIIX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c ... .per 1,000, $1.00 SMILAX. Common, very fine per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 8.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost* Extra select and inferior quali^es charged for according to valtie. Store open from 7KX) A. M., tmtil 6:30 P. M* Sunoays and Holidays closed at noon. Mention The Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HZSBACBOVS PSBEWIAX.8. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyrethrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, TlwL.MfiM| CSTA0USHCD1.S4. (tow England NvrswyMa. READIN6. MASS Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention th..... Florists' Review WhMi Writing AdTertUrara. ORDER NOW. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS... Our strain of these important spring and summer flowering bulbs is the finest to be found in Europe. We make per- sonal selections of these stocks when in flower and same must not be confound- ed with cheap, indifferent strains which are dear at any price. SINGLE ROSE, Scarlet, White, Yellow, and Orange, 50 cents per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. SINGLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 40c per per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DOUBLE ROSE. Scarlet, White, and Yellow, 75c per doz., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. DOUBLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 60c per doz., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 50c per doz., $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS, 30 choice varieties, $2.00 per per doz., $15.00 per lUUO. HENRY A. DREER, rucMutst., Philadelpliia. Mention The Review when you write. NEPHROLEPIS COR DATA COM PACTA. Foliage a very deep green, growth The Grandest of all Sword Ferns. pot pVant. It sells better'ttian the Boston Fern and will stand more rough usage. strong and robust, making an ideal pla " ■ WE OFFER very fine stock at the following prices : he boston fern and will stand more rough usage. ( 2>^-inch potSt $ .75 per dozen; $6.00 per hundred* ] 3-inch pots, 1.25 " 7.50 ( 4-inch pots, 2.00 ** 15.00 ** T*rms: Cash with ordar. iiddr... H. W. BucKBEE, Rockford, III. Lock Box 911. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. Mention The Review when you write. P iiBiiiiii:iiiBi!iiiniiiiiMi:iiiii{iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii':iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiii iiiiiiiniiiiaii!! iiiBiiiiiiiiiiini'aiiiiiqi I Palms and Ferns... B I WE HAVE A LARGE STCXX IN FINE CONDITION, g We gtiarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. § CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. I Ellis & Pollwortli, - Milwaukee, Wis. f »iininii;iiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiaiii:iiHiiiiini:Hii!iiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiia Mention The Review when jou write. ■l:IIBI]IHIIiaill:lldi New Mammoth Verbenas. ^'eXsfriWi of cuttmgs, $2.00 $4.00 per looo, and guarantee the stock satisfactory in every respect. per too. Rooted cuttings 60c per loo. Cash with order. We prepay express SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III. Copy of an order just received, Dec. i8, i8g8. South Side Floral Co., Springfield, 111. Dear Sirs: — The verbenas arrived in good order. Thanks for send- ing as good stuff as that is, as nobody has any room to kick on that kind of stuff at twice the price. Please find P. O. order for $i.oo for lOo double fnnged Petunias. A. DiNKEU Brazil, Ind. Mention The Review 'when you write. Calyranthus florldus seedlings, No. l, $'2.00 per 100 " " " No. a, 10 00 pel 1000 Hop Free (Ptelea), 18 to 24 Inches, . . 15.00 Aniorpba rrutlcosa, 6 to 12 Inches, . 5 00 ■• ~ Chlonanthus vlrg^nk-a (White Fringe), two-year 3.00 per 100 Hibiscus Moscheutos (Crimson Eye), . 2.00 Hypericum kHimlanuin. . .3 00 " Yuc a niamenlosa seedlings, No. 1, . 2.00 " " •' No 2, . 10.00 per 1000 Ampelopsis virglnica. No. 1, 20.00 " " . . No. 2, lO.OO R mples mailed for 10 cents. Catalogue and price list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ....^— ,i^l^:y: ..<^.. ..!.., -.7^ ^^J^.:i^, . I II''' If n't 'iififiit "' •' ■'■- -^^-- ^'■' — -1^'' -<■..■'- '^ •■' ■'-'■ ^.->2?k' .M.V .:.... — ." "t- irrn""if^ii r rirtMi-i--*^''--"-'"" '•-"»-••-' 236 The Weekly Florists' Review* FEBRUARY 2, 1899. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Samuel C. Moon. Morrisville, Pa., ornamental trees, plants, shrubs, vines etc., fruit trees and plants; F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Germany, seeds; Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, Mass., seeds, plants, bulbs and fertilizers; R. fc J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., seeds, plants, bulbs, fertilizers, tools, etc.; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., dahlias, cactus, cannas, paeonies, etc.; W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Pa., tran- som lifter for greenhouses; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers and florists' supplies; Barr & Sons, London, England, seed guide; L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., farm dnd floral guide; same, wholesale iJUce list of seeds; F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., descriptive price list carnations; Weeber & Don, New York, seeds, bulbs, tools and horticultural requisites; Theo. Bock, Hamilton, Ohio, new and choice chysanthemums; L. E. Archlas & Bro., Carthage, Mo., rural guide and seed catalogue; Otto Fehrlin. Galveston. Tex., calendar; Grallert & Co.. Colma. Cal., carna- tions, chrysanthemums, violets, etc. SMITH'S GROVE, KY.— Mr. Geo. B. Moulder, the specialist in aquatic plants, is to be married Feb. 9 at Kansas City, Mo., to Miss Eva L. Knowles. LOWELL, MASS.— Mr. Charles A. Whittet, formerly with Whittet & Co., the florists, has been elected supt. of the parks and commons of the city of Lowell. Mr. Whittet is a popular and well known young man and has a large circle of friends who wish him suc- cess. UTICA, N. Y.— The handsome green- houses of Mrs. W. D. Walcott at New York Mills were destroyed by fire Jan- uary 2. They contained many rare plants. WINNIPEG, MANITOBA.— On Jan- uary 7 the thermometer registered 43 deg. below zero, but on the night of the 12th we had no frost at all. How is that for a change? Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Wholesale Florists Consiamments Solicited. 5pecUI Attention Qiven to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II West 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CON8IQNMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. 600,000 FEET OF GUSS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadine varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. \Ve are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review Wholesale Price List. AUESIOAV BEAUTY Extra long stem . . per doz. $5.00 24-inch stem " 8.50 20 " 2.50 15 " 2.00 12 " 1.25 8 " 1.00 BK2TEOB per 100 6.00 to $8.00 BBIOESICAID... 6.00 to 8.00 BBZDE 7.00 to 10.00 PSBtE 5.00 to 1.50 to 6.00 CABVATIOSrS 2.00 fancy . " 3.00 Soman Hyacinths'.. . 2.00 to 3.00 Valley 4.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. when you write. Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Av«., CHICAGO, U. *^":s,'s2Ks?: CUT flowers dreenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. cm CAC o Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. m NDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 WasUn^on St., Cliicaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Ibatloa The Review when yon writ*. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILU Mention The Review when you write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Floriete And Florlete' Supplies. Phone 874. WIRE DESIGNS- OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box. 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flori»t»' Review when you write. St. Louis Gut Flower Ga. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. MentlOB The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, 8T. IiOUZB. SCO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Rfcvlew when yon write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, - - ST. IiOITIS, SCO. Flowers at Wholesale BOBSS, and a fall Une. Headquarters (or the Southwest. Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG. Prcs. Growers of CUT FLOWERS ^^ Wholesale. Regular shipping: orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mt-ntinn ThP Rfv'lfw when you write. Always Mention the. ... Florists* Review When Writin«r Advertisers. rli^trA-' j*^^'M- .fl:.L'^ • '?fr- :■ ; -.-wTr."' Tr^'j^-^v: ;';' • ■•r^h/ ^.~- ^ .i«-^ 'FEBRUARY 2, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 237 RENNICOn BROS, CO, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 Wabash Avenue, aa Sooms Itong Distance Telephone and 23. Bzpreae 466. CHICAGO. ILL. CHOICE FLOWERS at lowest market rates. Klehm's Novelty Tulip, sold by all... $4.00 per 100. We Stake Our Reputation on Evanston. It is just what we claim for it. COMMISSION MEN. ^ st^ ^ ^ o 'is in 3 o "% ■o 'S ■■■^ c k ^_ *• ^ 4) ■ ^H ^ 3 O (0 3 O 0) ive 4) 3 O ^ is to g ant. L wiien > .y) and «5 E ■■■1 (B 3 (0 c ualil ■ «w O (0 C7 3 >i ^ 0) CO 0) o (0 1. (0 ^ 3 *^F 0) ^ O (0 5 ROSES. .\m. Beauties, long, per doz $1>, Clyde, Ohio. One-Half Natural Size. Mention The Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUE FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers tf Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when jrou write. Don't delay any longer to order yonr EASTER, 1899, is coming! IiIIiY OF THS VAXiXiET, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per 1000. CSXMBOH RAMBI;ES. extra fine olants. $25.00 per 100. L, in four separate colors, bulbs about 1^ inches diameter, OZ;OXXKXA KTBSXSA CSABBIFOIiZA SBECTA, $3.50perJG0, $30.00 per 1000. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. BTIA HTBSXSA CKABBIFOIiIA EK£CTA, $3.5U per K CZ.EKATZB, &HODODBVDBOVB. BPXBAEA, PASOVISS, etc., now on hand. Terms to unknown correspondents, cash ; otherwise, BO days. Mention The Review when you write. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. Jv 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PUNTS, $2.60 per 100; 120.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10.000 We are the luirgest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for drcnlar. J. L». DIL»L»OIN, BlOOmSbur^, Po. Mention The Review when you write. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... Vo Bust or Mildew. Packed ^ig'ht and Satisfaction Ouaranteed. GCDimillie S. A. Nutt, Marvel, and other OLnnniUMdi standard varieties, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPREN6ERII. f,*-p"o?s!'»r\^o^ B0U6AINVILLEA. J-oTiioX^e^K^' *-'°^*' CARNATION5 all sold. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. . INSURE "/a^rlJi^FIEE Florists* Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. «^ FORT WAYNE, IND. THE BES Florists Mention The Review For Sale try Seed Stores For Free Pamphlet,, write to Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co» Louisville, Ky. when you write. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at 12:02 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M., Buffalo, 5:00 A. M. New York 3:30 P. M., Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on the road. Throt^h sleeper. Ticket Office, 97 Adams Street, Chicago. JlijS,^ W^VSf- FRRRUAHY 2. IBM. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 23? lp;;iiHiiiiaiii!iiMiiiHHiiiuiiiiiiiuiiiiaiiiiniiiiiHiiiigHiiii|| I F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. I I I ,<<^<»^<<^<#?^<»^'^?».<*^'i«^>»^'»?k<<^'<^<»^'^?>.'»^<#?K<»^ A Full Line of Every Variety of _ Cut Flowers in Season •U:9i%ii9;idi9^'id:9>-idihi''f^i0^'id;9^'^fm-^^ I I Orchids I ! Harrisii I Callas I GIVE VS A TRIAL- Choice Roses^ Fancy Carnations, Violets. I I I ■ I Asparagus , Adiantum I Smilax I luiiuiHii ■iifiHinii!Hii iiini! iiniiaiiiiimiiiiii Bulbous Stock IN VARIETY. [gENTHEY & CO 41 Randolph St., Wholesale CHICAGO. Florists PRICE LIST. Subject to Change Without Notice. PER DOZ. Roses, Am. Beauties, long .... $5.00 to $6.00 ** ** medium 2.00 to 4.00 PER 100 ** Bridesmaid 6.00 to 8.00 ** Brides, Meteors 6.00 to 8.00 " Perles 4.00 to 5.00 Carnations, long 1.50 to 2.00 ** fancy 2.50 to 3.00 Violets .50 to I.OO Harrisii, Callas 12.00 to 15.00 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Freesia, Romans 2.00 to 3.00 Paper White Narcissus 3.00 Daffs., double and single 3.00 to 4.00 Tulips 3.00 to 5.00 Smilax 12.00 to 15.00 Asparagus 50 to .75 Adiantum 1.00 Ferns, common, per 1000, $2.00 .25 Mention The Review when you write. MaMM^ti liVriiltri .tff HI ■ '^- 1 '-lalr'! . ,..^:^l^±-' 240 The Weekly Florists^ Review. FEBRUARY 2, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, •fer^ WHOLESALE FLORIST «^ OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From 12 A. M., Mondays to (0 P. M, Satiiriays. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. A constant supply of SELECT VALIjEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention The Review wlien you write. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQIARTERS FOR tXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG. PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2157 Write for Price List. Consignments Solicited. Mention Th* Review when you write. PROVIDENCE, R. L At the annual meeting of the Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club, officers for the ensuing year were elected as fol- lows: W. E. Chappel, president; Jas. Hockey, vice-president; A. M. Rennie, secretary; F. Macrae, treasurer; J. Macrae, librarian. Executive commit- tee, Walter S. Nichol, William Hill. R. W. Greene; essays and discussions, James B. Canning, Charles Forbes, James Hockey; on investigation, Will- iam B. Hazard, William Appleton, Jr., I. Z. Dodge; on entertainment, N. D. Pierce. Jr., Alex M. Rennie, T. J. John- ston; awards on exhibits of new va- rieties of merit, M. Sweeney, J, Mac- rae, J. F. Schellinger. COSMOS KLONDYKE. We have received from Mr. A. W. Smith, Americus, Ga., a colored plate of this new orange yellow cosmos. It be described as a cross between Cos- mos sulphureus from Mexico and a tall, late blooming variety. It showed the first bloom April 15th, when 18 inches tall, was in full bloom by May 15th, and continued growing and blooming until cut down by frost Oc- tober 26, at which time the plants Bad a height and spread of 3% to 4 feet covered with orange yellow blossoms 2% to 3^/4 inches across. RETAIL ADVERTISING. "House Plants in the House" is the title of a pretty and inexpensive folder that Mr. D. B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., has added to his list of advertising pamphlets for the retailer. It is of convenient size to enclose in a No. 6 envelope, and a good feature is a list of the flowering plants suitable for the house, together with the months during which they are offered in bloom by the florist. TRY AN ADV. In the Review if you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. • ROSES. Carnations, VALLEY, FERNS, GALAX and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stoci(. Consign- ments of g:ood stoclc solicited. Neadquarh flS Western |\'r\rv!>\lv'»»«'«^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Flori«t8* Review Wben Writing Advertisers. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Caraations and ail kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, 1!^S^^%&;^, 49S Washington St., BUrrALO, N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Desixns. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when yon writs. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Florist, 1604 LMdIow St. PHILADELPHIA. LQNG DISTANCE PHONE. Consiffnments of Choice Stock Solicited. Our rentral location enables us to fill out-of-town or- ders at &hurt nuuce. Mention The Review when you write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONO DISTANCE PHONE. 1326 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATION CUT BLOOMS. Standard Varieties, $1.50 to $2.00 per hundred. GOOD SMILMX. $15.00 per hundred. EYENDEN BROS., Wiiliamsport, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIAGE PLANTS. Largest stock in .America. BZEBHECHT ft SON, Hew Kochelle, XT. T. Mention The Review when you write. ..^■■^.•.. .. -'■*•■• ■'"■■'•■^" - ■ •r.t^^T,''^ ■«:."'^i ■ FEBRUARY 2, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 241 -:■ ^ y Spring Seeds for riorists. NEW CROP. 81ES Verbenas^ Stocks^ Nasturtiums^ > Sweet Peas^ Petunias^ and all other seasonable seeds for Florists* Headquarters for FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Cut FlowerS, Wire Designs, and all Stock used by Florists. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45, 47, 49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. Latania Borbonica 5-in. pots $5.00 a dozen tt " 7.50 " Clean, thrifty stock for immediate use. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. GERMANTOWN, PA. Mention The Review wnen you write. IF You are ready for Young Roses in 2-in. pots, send 50c or $1 for samples of what varieties you want Wealso have Rooted Cuttings and Roses and (..arnations. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Mention The Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, O. W. WABD. Manacrer. QUEENS, L. I. WHOLESALE GROWERS. FLORISTS' SPECIALTIES. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers m HmHmmFLORISTS' « SLPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax beaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co , N. C. Mention The Review when you write. PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-ln. 5 * 6 ' 6 ' 12 pot. All Home Grown, Strong" and Healthy. All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget it COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height. 6 to 8-ln. 8 to 10- in. Height. Perdoz. Per 100 3 Plants, 15 to 18 In. $ 3.00 $25.00 3 " 20 to 22 in. 6.00 50 00 3 " 22 to 26 In. 9.00 75.00 3 " 28 to 30 In. 12.00 100.00 60 to 72 In., very bnshy, ea., 10.00 A few bushy specimens, 14-ln. pot, ^-ft. high, ea., $25 JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA.' 2x3-ln. 3 4 5 & pot, 1 Plant, 1 " KENTIA Leaves. 3-ln. pots, 4 to 5 4 •' 5 to 6 5 " 6 6 " « 6 '• 6 Mention The Review when you write. per 100, $10.00 15.00 15- In. " 40.00 15 to 18-ln., ea., 50c.; doz. 6.00 15 to 18-ln., ea., 50c.; doz. 6.00 BELMOREANA. Height. Perdoz. Per 100 10 to 12- In. $3.00 $ 25.00 15 to 18.1n. 6.00 50.00 18to20-ln. 12.00 100.00 18to20-ln. 15 00 125.00 24to30-ln. laoo 150.00 Hew Double Petunia --p'"k Beauty. This sterling variety originated with G. Brunner's Sons, two years aeo, and has proven of excep- tional merit as a bedder; can also be used as a cut flower. The color is a pleasing shade of pink, similar to Bridesmaid rose, and can be had in bloom the year round; it is as free in bloom as any single petunia; foliage medium size, strong, vigorous grower, continually throwing up new shoots from the base of plant: can be used in vases or baskets and the blooms in floral work to advantage. A mass of flowers until killed by frost. You make no mistake in giving it a trial. Ready March 1st, strong plants, from 2}i-in. pots. $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100. B. WXTTEBSTAETTES, Sedamsville, O. Mention The Review when you write. I Burpee s Seeds Grow j Brides and Bridesmaids Rooted Cuttings. $1.50 per hundred, $12.50 per thousand. Will exchange for Carnation Cuttings. H. M. ALTICK, Dayton, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries. 1899 KASDT SHBUBB, TSEES, VISES, EVSSOKEEH8 and PESEjrVZAXB. A large and fine stock of well-rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting ; very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. ■ _fJ^^^.^^,.^-a^^*^->.V ^ ^.l>-ifi^<&^»«V. 'r'^: .iA. ...£-. . k.-w.Lt>:: 242 The Weekly Florists^ Review; FEJBRUARY 2. 1899. TORONTO. The Toronto Horticultural Society held its annual meeting January 11. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Henry Lucas; first vice-president, E. E. Tyr- rell; second vice-president, Thomas McQueen; secretary, C. E. caambers. Directors: Dr. Orr, G. D. Man ton, A. G. Chambers, E. F. Collins, J. McP. Ross, G. H. Mills, E. Utley, Hermann Simmers, and George R. Copping. Au- ditors: W. H. Hall and T. F. Hire. Representatives on Industrial Exhibi- tion Board: Dr. J. Orr and Hermann Simmers. The secretary and treasurer report- ed satisfactory progress during the past year. Thirteen meetings were held, eighteen new members enrolled, and the balance on hand is $29.19. It was decided to ask the Electoral District Society for a grant, and the Industrial Exhibition Association to increase the society's representation on the board, on which there are now two members. The secretary was voted $25, and thanks were expressed to Messrs. Manton and Mills for serv- ices in collecting and distributing plants in connection with the school children's chrysanthemum show; also to the City Council for use of the chamber. A CURIOUS FREAK. Among the curiosities sent us is a photograph from Mr. Jno. J. Copley, Attica, N. Y., showing a flower of Nymphaea zanzibarensis rosea, in which the calyx is attached to the stem about eight inches below the flower, instead of in its normal posi- tion. The flower is perfect except for the absence of the calyx. A COPY of Dreer's Garden Calen- dar for 1899 has been received from H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia. It seems needless to comment upon it, as every- one knows what a complete catalogue this well-known firm Issues. This year's issue contains 168 pages and cover. Upon the cover appear em- bossed In colors a graceful group of new nasturtiums and some spikes of montbretlas. We agree wiiu Messrs. Dreer that the montbretias should be more largely used, and we believe that florists who have a retail trade would find them very useful as a summer flower. Anyone who has not received a copy of the catalogue named may secure one by addressing the firm as above. The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Estimates given on R. C. Carnations. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CITTINGS. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Meteor 91.50 -Brldesidlald 1.80 Bride 1.60 Perle l.BO Kalserl]i-.v a.OO •19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 17.50 C-^NATIONS. Per 100 PerlDOO * V- » Rooted Cuttinds, ..f «^ . ■■ -• 1 1^^^ .,a- Roses and Carnations... We offer well Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, as per list op- posite, all in fine condition. Place orders early. ROSE PLANTS. We also offer fine strong Rose Plants out of 2>^-inch pots, as follows: Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID $3.00 $25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 PERLE 3.00 25.00 METEOR 3.00 25.00 KAISERIN 3.50 30.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago Wm. Scott 91.00 Nancy Hanks . . l.DO McOowan l.OO Tidal Wave .... l.OO Xohinoor l.OO Flora ViU 1.50 Jubilee 9.50 Vayor Pln^ee 1.50 Tritunph 9 ^50 Vivea 1.50 Daybreak 1.50 Arniaf indy 1.50 MoBumey 9.50 Alaska 1.50 Arsryle 4.00 Painted Kady.. 3.00 Wbite Cloud . . . 3.00 Evelina 3.00 «7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 19.50 90.00 19.50 90.00 19.50 19.50 19.50 90.00 19.60 35.0O 95.00 95.00 95.00 Mention The Review when you write. New Carnations for 1899- Per Per doz. 100 C. H. Crane.. $2.(K) $10.00 America 2.00 10.00 Dorothy Sweet 2.00 10.00 Gen'l Gomez 2.00 10.00 Gen'l Macao. 2.00 10.00 Glacier 2.00 10.00 Melba 2.00 10.(0 Evanston.... 2.00 7.00 Per 1000 $75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.66 60.00 Per Per Per doz. 100 1000 Mary .\. Baker. $1.50 $8,00 $70.00 Anna C.Eastburn 1.50 8.00 70.00 Gov. Griggs 2.00 10.00 75.00 Dukeof York... 2.00 10.00 75.00 Liberty 2.00 10.00 75.00 Cardinalis 2.00 10.00 75.00 Progress 2.00 10.00 75.00 Emiline 2.00 10.00 75.00 Per Per Per doz. 100 1000 Iris Miller $2.00 $10.00 $75.00 Elsie Furgeson..'2.00 10.00 75.00 Dr. Tevis 2.00 10.00 75.00 Helen Dean 2.(0 10.00 75.00 Leslie Paul 2.00 10.00 75.00 JohnHinkle 2.00 10.00 75.00 Grace Runyon... 2.00 10.(0 10.00 75.00 Harriet Bradford. 2.00 75.00 H. WEBER & SONS, = = OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Review when you write. Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i.ooo to 5,(X)0 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited, UNCLE WALTER -- This is another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as gooa as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted Cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000, either from JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. Buffalo. N. Y.. Jan. ij, iSgc). Theron Parker. Dear Sir : — Your Model (Jamation Support is the best thing I have yet tried. In fact, it is about ideal. I used it this winter on Scotts,' Flora Hill, Mrs. Beal and Genessee. The principle is perfect, but experience may teach us that in some varieties, for in- stance. Daybreak, the lower ring might with advantage be two inches lower. If could afford the first cost, at once, I would not think of using anything but the '■ Model." Very respectfully yo»u», William Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ST. GL.AIR GO. GARINATIOINS ROOTED CUTTINOS. NO DISEASE. Rose Queen, Wm. Scott, Emma Wocher, Day- break, Alaska, McGowan, Ruby, Jubilee, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000; Alyssum Double, $1.00 per 100. A. G. FEHB, Belleville, lU. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. FEBRUARY 2, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 243 Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease. We Onarantee what we say. "We shall Have a nice lot of PLAVTB later. Place your orders early if yon wish the best. Orders filled in rotation. BASSEH & WASHBIRN, Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Store, 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Long Distance 'i*hone Main 223. Mention The Review when you write. ROSES. 100 1000 Meteor |1.50 $12.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50 Bride l.W 12.50 Perle 2.00 17.50 Kaiserin 2.10 17.50 1000 $12.50 7.50 35.00 12.50 85.00 50.00 12.50 35.00 17.50 7.50 35.00 CARNATIONS. PIVX. 100 Triumph $1.50 Wra. Scott 1.00 Painted Lady 4.(0 Daybreak 1.50 Argyle 4.00 Mrs. Frances J cost 5.00 McBurney 1.50 SED. Dazzle 4.00 Jubilee 2.00 Portia 1.00 Bon Ton 4.00 MABOOV. Empress 4.00 35.00 WHXTS. FloraHill 1.50 12.50 Mary Wood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that IS grown. Has a strong stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we handle. Evelina 4.00 35.00 WhiteCloud 4.00 35.00 VABXEOATED- White and Bed. Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.00 40.00 Psyche 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 YBIiLOW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget... ; 6.00 50.00 4 4 Li^itxyvi X lui^icc Gold Nugget... ; :zi CARNATIONS ^^ Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now. "WHITE CLOUD. EVELINA. GOLD NUOQET. MRS. J AS. DEAN. PAINTED LADY. NEW YORK. BON TON. EMPRES5. PSYChE. $5 per hundred. $40 per thousand. FLORA HILL. VICTOR. TRIUHPH. HAYOR PINQREE. ALBA SUPERBA. $3 per hundred. $25 per thousand. DAYBREAK, WH. SCOTT. HECTOR. JUBILEE. niNNIE COOK. $2 per hundred. $15 per thousand. ARHAZINDY, $2.50 per hundred, $20 per thousand The greatest scarlet of them all Is HECTOR. Pennrock Co., ztl Wilmington, Dei. Mention The Review when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Reekford Saad Farms. Forast City Oraanhousas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. aABY PRIMROSE. m THE NEWEST THING FOR EASTER BLOOMING. Flowers in thumbpots, g^rows rapidly, will fill a 6-inch pot by Easter and carry 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers 10 to 15 inches long- last four weeks when cut. Wholesale at $2.00 per 100. Grows finely in cool house. 12 for $1.25 by mail ; 100 for $8.00 by express. NEW, FRAGRANT, $1,000 CAIXA. The fragrance of violets and lilies ; very dwarf and free bloomer. $8.00 to $12.00 per 100 ; $1.00 to $2.00 per 12, mailed. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-inch, $4.00 per 100 by express ; 24 for $1.50 by mail. 3-inch, 7.00 24 for 2.50 A. BUNC & CO., - PHILADELPHU. HARRISII DISEASE "b°h=;£^ the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution oT THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experimenls at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KBAFT PIiAVT TONIC CO. Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. 99 per ceat Mention Flwief Review when you write. blVIINGSTOIN'S T^vV^'^lt^ Tomato Seeds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, " Li«ln(aton'a" and "Othara." Almost any tomato seed will grow, but "What will the harvest be?" Our specialty is Tha Baat Saada for tha Markat Gardanar. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention The Review when tou write. October Sowing. Smilax from Flats, Extra Strong. By mail or express. Express paid to all parts of U. S. or Canada. 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1,000 ; per 5,000 $17.50. E. H. SMITH, Macomb, III. PflQrQ ROOTED RUaLO—CLTTINGS.... Brides. Bridesmaid, Meteor and Perles at $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. Clean, healthy stock. Remember, my Ferles are First Prize Winners, and the others always come in for their share at tiie St. Louis Show. J. r. AMMANN, Edwardsville, III. ■ ■■v^:r-.'^..a.-..^. ..■v.-. 244 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* FEBRUARY 2, 1899. LENOX, MASS. The Lenox Horticultural Society held a meeting January 21, when there was exhibited a very fine vase of 25 or more very line spikes of Eucharis Amazonica. grown and exhibited by Blmcourt Farm, Mr. William Griffin, superintendent. They received a first class certificate and were very worthy of it, being well grown, with very long stems and a good many fiowers on each. Elmcourt Farm also exhibited carnations, Wm. Scott, Lily Dean and Albertini, securing diploma on this collection. We also had the pleasure of an ex- hibition from Mr. John N. May of his celebrated carnation, "Melba," whibh we certificated. Mr. Chas. R. Russell opened a discussion on vegetables which brought out experiences from different members and, altogether, it was a very instructive meeting. H. P. WOOKEY, Secy. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., cut flowers; same. Flower Buyers' Guide; Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la., birds, gold fish, sea shells, etc.; Barr & Sons, London, seeds and bulbs; Ken- nicott Bros. Co., Chicago, cut fiowers, florists' supplies; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flow- ers- Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, cut flowers, florists' supplies; Royal-Palm Nurseries (Reasoner Bros.), Oneco, Fla native and exotic plants, trees and' shrubs; Rowe & Noll, Newark, N J., seeds; S.'W. Pike, St. Charles, 111. rooted cuttings; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., calendar; J. Breit- meyer & Sons, Detroit, Mich., floral calendar; H. Henkel, Darmstadt, Ger- many, plants; F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette. Ind., new and standard carnations; W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago, seeds; Harlan P. Kelsey, Bos- ton, Mass., hardy American plants and Carolina mountain flowers; same, some information about the root Sang- or Ginseng, and cultural directions; Regan's Printing House, Chicago, handsome colored calendar. Geo. M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala.; decorative evergreens; Geo. S. Osborn, Hartford, Conn., floral calendar; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, manual of everything for the garden; John .Peed & Sons, London, England, seeds; W. A. Manda, S. Orange, N. J., novel- ties; Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, seeds, plants, bulbs, etc.; Thos. Meehan & Sons, German town. Pa., nursery stock; Ellis & Poll worth, Mil- waukee, Wis., red flower pots, cut flowers, florists' supplies; L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., celluloid book mark; American Rose Co., Washing- ton, D. C, celluloid calendar. DUTY ON CANARY SEED. By a recent decision of the U. S. General Appraisers at New York, Canary seed is classed as a grass seed and exempt from duty. Carnation Seeds and Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieties 100 Seeds for 25 cents 100 Plants for $4.00 Postage Pr. paid. 25 PlanU at 100 rate. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, d. c. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS. •• ROOTED CUTTINGS. 6. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and eontinuous bloomer. Gan. Maoao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Gan. Gomaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. Glaoiar (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Ameriea (Hill) Large soft scarlet. Maiba (May and Craig) Light pink. Whita Claud. All who have tried .this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Geld Nugcet, yellow. New Verk, cerise pink. Mra. Jas. Dean, Mary Weed, white, light pink. Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. We have a FINE STOCK of EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW. ^>Send for our oomplete descriptive Priee List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana... Grows only eight inches high and always cov- ered with bloom. Fine for oedding. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention Th» Revlgw when you wrtt>. pELTHOLSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats and in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 i)er 100, $.50.00 per 1,000. Coleus, all the best varieties.' C. Verschaffejtii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUBEV, Schenectady, N. T. Mention The Review when you write. FOUR GRAND ARNATIONS... AMFRIPA ^^^ largest and most perfect /%ITII-m\./rt« shaped scarlet Carnation pro- duced thus far; producing immense quantities of its soft, scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary certifi- cate A. C. S.. at Chicago. G. H. CRANE. (Dorner.) A long-stem- med bright scarlet, free, profuse, and constant bloomer. It comes into Dloom early and yields both quality and quan- tity; stem long and stiff from the beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate A. C. Society. MELBA MAY AND GRAIG. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced, large and perfect in form, very fragrant and witn a long, stiff stem. MAlJll AUAM^. cerlse^of a very pleas- ing shade under any light; most attractive color of its class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high : with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. Price for above four varieties, SIO.OO per 100, $79.00 per 1,000. E.G. HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Stock for Florists. Fresh Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed, $1.25 per 100 seeds. California Violets, rooted runners, 60c per 100, $5.00 per l,0t0. California Violets, large clumps, $5.(0 per 100. Smilax Plants, 3-in. pots, fine stock, $2.tx) " Ficus Elastica, fine, large-leaved Belgian, 6-in. pots, 18 to 24 inches tall, $6.00 per dozen. Roses, 2J4-in. pots, $"2.00 per 100. 4-in. pots.... 8.00 F. WAIiKSB ft CO., 644 Fourth Ave., - - Iionisville, Xy.- Mention The Review when you write. MITGHINQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. CiREf^NOl ^l. Rl ll>DIN(i. VENTILATING APPARATUS MOI \'^\\\H 80ILIKS, PIIM.S \M) SEND FOUR CEI.NrS FOR CATALOGUE Mention The Review when you write. TEBRtJARY 2. 18d9. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 245 GBO. WITTBOl>D, Established 1837. 'Phone Lake View 136. Tropical Plants 1708 N. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. Grower and Importer of If you want any goods in our line we can give the very best of satisfaction n every respect. We want vour future trade and know a trial order will make you a regular customer for whatever of our goods you may need. We hope to be favored with a trial order. Sat- isfactory references or cash must accompany all orders from parties with whom we are not acquainted. Following is a list of the stock we offer. It is in excellent condition and we are confident we can please you, both as to quality and price. PALMS. Measurements, top of pot to top of tallest leaf. V4RI1TTTP-C Size Height Char. r- VAKin litis. pq^ Inches. Leaves. Areca Lutescens 5-in. 22-26 6-10 6-in. 24-28 8-10 8-ln. 40-50 15-20 Cocos Weddeliana 8-in. 10-14 4- 6 Kentia Belmoreana 6-in. 24-26 5-7 8-in. 86-40 4-8 " Forsteriana 6-in. 82-36 8-5 Latania Borbonica 4-in. 14-16 2- 8 6-in. 20-24 6-6 8-in. 2440 5-6 »-in. 84-86 7-8 Phoenix reclinata 5-in. 18-20 4-5 " canariensis 6-in. 22-26 5-6 7-in. 26-30 8-10 , PRICE- -^ Each. Doz. (0.50 .75 2.50 .25 1.50 2.50 1.25 .25 .75 1.50 2.50 .50 .75 1.00 $ 5.00 9.00 30.00 2.50 18.00 80.00 15.00 3.00 9.00 18.00 30.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 If in need of large specimens of Latania Borbonica, Corypha, Areca Lu- tescens, Pandanus Utilus or Veitchii, etc , write us for sizes and prices. MISCELLANEOUS. Each. Auracaria Excelsa, from tt-in. pots, perfect plants $1.50 " 7 " " " 2.00 " 8 " " " 8.50 Asparagus Sprengerii, 4 ", nice plants 20 '^ 5 " '^ 25 6 " " 50 " Plumosus Nanus, 2 " " ... $5.00 per 100 8 " " II II ^ II II Dracaena fragrans, strong plants from 5-in. pots 50 Pandanus utilis, " " " 5 '^ 50 Veitchii, " " " 7 " 2.00 Peperomia Verschaf feltii, strong plants from 3-in. pots 4 " Sanseviera Javanica Variegata, from 3-in. pots Cyperus alternifolius, strong plants, 4 " " " " 5 " Selaginella Emilianaj nice plants from 4-in. pots Martensii, " " 4 " Doz. $18.00 24.00 40.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 5,00 24.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 FERNS. Varieties. Size Pot. Doz. Per 100 Adiantum cuneatum 2-in. $0.50 $4.00 8-in. 1.00 8.00 5-in. 2.00 16.00 Cyrtomium falcatum 3-in. 1.00 8.00 Lomariagibba 3-in. 1.00 8.00 " 4-in. 1.50 12.00 Nephrolepis pectinata... 4-in. 1.50 12.t0 Varieties. Size Pot. Nephrolepis pectinata 6-in. " exaltata 4-in. 5-in. " Bostoniensis.lO-in. t2.50each. " Philipensis.. 4-in. Pteris Umbrosa 2-in. " serrulata 2-in. Mention The Review when you write. Doz. Per 100 8.00 25.00 1.50 12.00 2.00 16.00 10.00 1.50 12.00 .50 4.00 .50 4.00 SOIL. Pine Needle Soil, finq for palms and ferns, large barrels, $1.50 each. WREATHING. We keep in stock wreathing made both from cedar and lycopodiu" ' ^ " . .. .- per 100 yards. and lycopodium, and are offering sameat$4.00 IMPERIAL VIOLET. 10,000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000. Heady lor iniinediate delivery. After these are gone shall not be able to send plants tillBometline In March. 1 believe the Imperial, with- out exception, is the lari; est, longest stemmed, deepest blue in color, and most fragrant donlile violet grown, and for health and vigor cannot be surpassed If It can be equalled. It has never shown the slightest trace of disease of any kind. I have heard of large yields of flowers but my |>lHiits to d te, .laii. 1st, have given me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the large fat buns are as thick asstraws. The price of the Imperial has averaged so far fort.ils season $1.47 per 100; can you beat this? If you cannot, send a small order and give them a trial. With every order of a dozen or more I will send my new book on Violet Cul- ture that win tell you some things that you do not know; It Is a plain description of the results of years of careful experiment. The book Itself Is worth ail you pay for the plants, and Is, I believe, the only work of the kind In print; It also describes the model violet house, preparation of beds, soil and fertilizers; this work I have copyrighted and It can only l>e obtained from me. Price of plants with Violet Culture : Per dozen, $1.50 Per 100. |10 00 Per 500, 45,00 Per lOuO, 90.00 W. L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass. Violet Specialist, S88 BalmontSt. All Intending purchasers are cordially lnvir«d to rail at my house and see this truly magnlflcent violet In bloom. It will pay you. Mention The Review when you write. GERANIUM OFFER. Fall Rooted, in 2^-lnch pots. All the best market varieties, will make fine 4-inch stuff for spring, at $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Primulas in bloom, 4-inc1i, $5.00 per 100. BICHABDS at BHEPPABD, COATEBVXIiX.E, PA. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Special NEW CARNATION Gov.Griggs SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 in., floWers similar in color to Daj[break, but much brighter, edge beau- tifullv fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having oeen grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered February 1st, 1899, Price $7S.0D per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, $IO.OO per 100, $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A personal inspection invited. Joseph Towell, PATERSON, N. J. HALCDOII AVE. NURSERIES. Mention inmiBts* Review when vnu wnto Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc, $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO.. SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Florists' Review when writinsr advertisers. CARNATION CITTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 •' Albertini and Delia Fox, very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean . , , . $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1,00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 •' CASH WITH ORDER. LE MARS GREENHOUSES. Le Mars, la. Mention The Review when you write. 'CI^IRiNIIAjTIIIIiOiN S Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. .Also Lady Campbell, Swanley While and California Violets and Giant Double .\lyssum, W. B. skELMIBE, . AVOHDAIiE, PA. LocIc Box 10. Teleplione connection. Mention The Review when you write. OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, MIcii. Mention Th» R«»vi)»w when you write. Lettuce Plants. 50c per 100, 300 for $1.00, 700 for $2,00. Prepaid by mail or express. Safe arrival guar- anteed. GrandRapids, St. L, B.S. Forcing St L Market— best three for forcing. Cash R. A. IMcPHERON, Lltciifield. III. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when ■Aittiiiifiilillifyr'h'f hri III ■"hfitiMii'ii»ii'i.iMiii-i Ir'- .III V ■J^—'-':.^--'^-' .r ,:»-i.> j- ,...-„,j.. :i;«j.i>jJK;j . ». ..',.>,, 246 The Weekly Florists^ Review* PBJBRUART 2, 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. Altick, H. M 241 American Jadoo Co..'' Fo:i- Cf-i.s t,- Ca'ai I . ^"<' ^ t'itt il.'t iiU) \()|).iriif iis FRBRUARY 2. 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 247 KR0E8CH ELL BROS. CO* "i?\. Southampton, Pa., March 1, 1897. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 29 to 59 Erie St., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen:— I am in receipt of your favor of the 24th ult. In reply shall say that I shall alwavs recommend your boiler, and have already done so to several parties. Your boiler is sat- isfactory in every lespect. If florists here east were better ac- quainted with your boiler. I am sure you would have a great sale for it. It has one great advantage over Hitch- ings' and most others, and that is, it burns small coal. If your boiler could be run under pressure, I would con- sider yours the Ideal Hot Water Boiler. Respectfully, Stephen Mortensen. Send for Catalogue. Chicago, March 16, 1896. Kroeschell Bros., City. Dear Sirs :- In replv to your favor of the 11th inst., would say that the boiler purchased from you has given me satisfaction, inasmuch as I con- sider it more economical than either of my other boilers. Yours trulv. Ernst Wienhoeber. 413 to 427 Elm St. Chicago. Ill , March 15, 1894. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., City. Gentlemen :— We wish to state that of the many boilers we have had in use in ourgreenhouses we find your boilers give us the best satisfaction in heat- ing. We have used less coal with bet- ter satisfaction than any other boiler; others who have put in your boiler through our recommendation have the same to say lor it. Yours respectfully Reinberg Bi ROS., 51 Wabash Ave. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St. Boiler. CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. ■tac>g>»w)- ^ 'immm& Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, qnlcker and more effective than the bellows. ^^^^^.^ ^„^. mended bv all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not have it order direct from us. Price $«.7S BOW. E. McMOSBAJr k CO.. 16-31 V. Clinton 8t. CHZCAOO. Mention The Review when you write. PRE55__; ^.,^c-w?W!«!8?f??"TC-'^^ JTI0NIN0ER(o. m\i^msmt\^l(lilmO op EVER-Y Description Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICJILLV JIND PERFECTLY BV HENRY W. GIBBONS, '" """" SI»%*b,K EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE * Mention The Review when jroa write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nursery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Florlate' Review when roa write. 248 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* FEBRUARY 2, 1899. EVERY FLORIST OUQHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST • VOB PABTICU1JABS ADDRESS JOHN G. ESIER. S«c>. SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Send for Price List. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO GOLD riSH and AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. Mention Th« Review when yoo wrtt«. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Unooln Av«. CKICAOO. Greenhouse PIPE and I I I I InlUO OtSCRIPTION. Mention Th» n#»1*w wh^n Ton writ*. HARRY BALSLEY .ills Those Red Pots standards— Full SIza and Wide Bottoms, Bulb Pant and Azalea Pota for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 4.90 Howard St.. Detroit. Mioh. Mention The Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE i^ VENTILATING APPARATUS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker C\ty Machine Works. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The R»v1»w when you wrlt>. High Grade BOILERS Get our For GREENHOUSES. Catalogrue. STcan aao hot water. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mvntlnm Th» Tt^vi»xr wti»n ■vnn write GLASS Tor GRELNHOUSFS, CONSERVAIORiLS, HUfBCDS. LTC .Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints. Oils, Etc. THE BESD Oi:.ASS k PAINT CO. 456 W. BROADWAY. - - NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. Lord & Burnham Co: ' Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. .. Plans and Estimatss fur- nished on application for HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS erected complete, or for ma- terial only. HIGHEST AWARDS AT WORLD'S FAIR. Send 4cts. postage for catalogue of Patent Iron Greennouse Construction. We make special green- iiouse PUTTY. Price on application. offTce'":.'! St. James Bldg, Broadway & 26th St. STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER in4sizes. Specially adapted for moderate ranges. We also make Sectional Heat- ers for large ranges. Highest Econoffly. Reasonable Prices. Send 5cts. postage to New York office for latest Cata- logue of Heating and Venti- laflng Apparatus. Estimates Furnished far Cypress Green- house Material. General OfHce androrkT„° Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. "Spence" Hot Water Heater. Ttie grate— improved pattern— rocking and dump- ing—easily operated— K turn of dumpmg spindle un- locks grate so it can be quickly dumped by means of shaking lever. By removing a cap ou outside ash pit grate spindle can be removed, unlocking grates and grate ring— both can be replaced without disturbing balance of heater- no bolts inside asli pit, where they would be hard to get at— a great grate is a great heater. PIERCE, BURER & PIERCE MFG. COMPANY, SYRACUSE -NEW YORK -BOSTON. KELLOGGMACKAY-CAMERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET, ( lilCAGO. Montlon The n»vl»w wh.»n vr»« writ* 1^' < i i « I I I « HOW DO YOU "1 i Heat Your Delivery Wagon? We have a charcoal stove that has been given 'three years' trial in our own wagons, and we know it will give satisfaction. We will »llip you one, with piping: and clamper complete, for $5.00. Write for particulars. || GEO. WITTBOLD, 1708 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. | GLR88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULF CYPRESS BARS. ETC. Manufactured J, Jjgobs J, $008, SK:''40^6 5/''.?3fhTtY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc , *T Wholesale SASH HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPIS, milVGS AND\INTI1\TI\G \PP\R\HS Send Four Cents for Catalogue • • • <'«» tM'OlM WW DING iJiLKdia -^jU-jiiiiJBtiiCiLli/^ fi-.^*.-:*'AL.->i<, .•.'^iitif'&ii^if. .-^wikiiuLj, ,.i»b:.itotiyA>:,, Copyright, 1899, by rUORiere* PUOblStllMQ CO., 520-535 Caxton Bulldlnft. CHICAGO. VoLIIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 9, J899. No. 63. ADIANTUM VffiGANDH. A few years since a much greater variety of ferns seeimed to be grown for florists' use than is now found among the large trade growers. It Is evidently a case of the survival of the fittest, or rather of the species and varieties thnt may be produced in large quantities with a minimum ex- penditure of time and labor. Adian- tum Wiegandil is* one of those varie- ties that has almost disappeared with- in a few years, though it is not a par- ticularly tender fern, or one that is difficult to reproduce. We mention it as a variety ra;ther than a species, because it seems proba- ble that thia" fern is a form of Adian- tum capillus-veneris, or else a cross W^ ^.•^^ I. ^'-i- ^3^ 1* ^; ^^}?: A4knt^ ^iegandUt between that species and A. cuneatum, its origin being somewhat obscure. But be this as it may, the fern in ques- tion is a very attractive plant of dwarf and sturdy growth, the fronds being almost upright, having black stems and rather large pinnae that are in- clined to bearagus plumosus, foliage begonias and various creepers form a part of the under- growth, while in the distance some anthuriums are distinguishable. On the whole there is a general at home appearance about the stock that refleota great credit upon the garden- er, Patrick Riley, under whose care this establishment has been for several years. H. Stock took the lead from the start, and although both were the same size when planted, by September 1st the grafted stock looked from 12 to 18 inches taller than the own root 'plants. From September 1st to January 1st we cut more than double the quantity of flowers from the grafted stock, and the flowers had much longer stems, and were of better quality. Perle des Jardins:— I do not think that this variety takes kindly to the Manetti stock; it was more difficult to graft, and when planted out, grew no better than plants of equal size grown on their own roots. Bride and Bridesmaid: — ^The grafted stock of these two varieties, and the own root plants, were grown in the same house and on the same tables; the difference in the growth was so marked that nearly every visitor to our place noticed it. The grafted plants sent up more strong canes from the base of the plant, and the flowers had stiffer and Ignger stems, and as a whole were larger, although some of the own root roses produced flowers equally as large as the grafted plants. Liberty: — I may be pardoned if I state that this new crimson rose is a favorite of mine, and I believe that when introduced, it will have a great future. I planted both grafted plants and those on their own roots, side by side, and the difference In favor of grafted stock was as great as in Brides and Bridesmaids. When I started these experiments I was in doubt as to which would be the most profitable, but after a year's trial I became a strong advocate of growing roses for winter forcing on Manetti stocks, excepting only American • Beauty and Perle des Jardins. In starting my new plant at Sharon Hill last spring, I believed so thoroughly in grafted stock that I used nothing else in planting Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Liberty, Souvenir du President Carnot, and a few Madame Hoste and Morgans. So far, I have had no cause to regret my decision. . *•■*;;: . ; • I planted all grafted roses, because from my own experiments, and from watching the stock of a few large rose growers, I came to the following con- clusions: First, grafted roses will make strong, vigorous plants much quicker than own root roses; second, they produce as many, if not more flowers, and the flowers grade 25 to 50 per cent more extras and flrsts than own root roses; third, the roots are comparatively free from disease, and so far, in lifting our grafted plants, I have failed to discover any evidences of eel- worm; fourth, grafted roses have mare vitality than own root roses. I have always been a believer in the blood of a rose, and several years ago, when growing young roses in large quantities, as soon as I saw the vi- tality of a rose weakening, I always changed the stock, either in propagat- ing from field-grown southern roses, or in importing fresh stock from Eu- rope. This question of vitality is true today of our winter forcing roses, and by grafting roses on Manetti stock the vitality is quickened, and with each succeeding year the standard of growth can be kept up without having to change our stocks. Grafted roses do well either on benches or in solid beds. Personally I prefer the latter, as I believe they will carry over to the second and third year better than when planted on benches. In planting, I always keep the union below the surface of the soil, and If planted on benches, the soil should be an inch deeper than for own root stock. Stocks: — I have tried different va- rieties of stocks, and I believe the Manetti is best adapted for our pur- pose. Roses grafted on the English Briar have with me a decided tendency to go to sleep in mid-winter. The claim for the Polyantha multlflora stock, was that roses grafted upon it would produce more flowers of a more perfect flnish than upon any other stock. With me, the roses grafted upon It did not grow as vigorously as upon the Manetti, and the flowers were hardly as good. In using Manetti stocks, we cannot get too good an article, as we have too much at stake to risk a poor stock, or one that will throw up suckers and weaken the vi- tality of the plant. All the cuttings of Manetti stocks should be thoroughly eyed before they are rooted, to prevent suckers from coming up. To do this properly, more time and expense has to be put on it, and they are, therefore, higher in ^fltjpr? t^BtltTART 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 251 View in G>nservatory, Wm. Brown's Range, Flatbush, L. I. [Conservatory erected by Lord & Burnham Co. J price than French stocks that are not disbudded. Last year I purchased a few thousand at one-half the price I usually pay for first class stock. I only grafted two hundred of them, as they averaged from two to four suckers a piece in the grafting cases. The latest facts about grafted roses for winter forcing are, that they have come, and have come to stay. Most of the live and progressive rose grow- ers are either growing them now or will plant them for the next season's bloom. PACKING FLOWERS FOR MARKET. If you stand in a commission house any day you will see as many differ- ent styles of packing and packages as you would likely find in a life's travels. In my opinion the grower is not care- ful enough in packing and often does not display good judgment in cold weather. In my judgment the best all round boxes are those used by Garlani Bros., Des Plaines, 111. They are about 40 inches long, 24 inches wide, 12 inches deep, and contain three trays. The trays allow them to put the first quality in one, second quality in the next and mixed flowers, emilax or any- thing else in the bottom. The result is that they have no breakage and the stock shows up well when received, which last is an important point that is becoming more and more impor- tant One may think the item of breakage does not amount to much, but I will try to show you that it does. Today we received a box containing 250 roses, all packed mixed as to quality. On tak- ing them from the box we had the following broken: Five Maids, value 35 cents; 3 Brides, value 27 cents; 1 Meteor, value 5 cents; this makes a total of 67 cents, whicti would surely have paid for a box or would have helped to pay commission. But the worst point of all is that it helps to bring down the average, for it is al- ways the best buds that break off as they are the ones with the stiff stems. If they had been in trays, the quali- ties kept separate, in a market like the present one they might have brought at least one cent more each, and that brings the total up to 76 cents. Take a grower that ships to the mar- ket daily, and allowing only half this amount for breakage, he is losing 38 cents a day, or $2.44 a week. At that rate he C5ould buy a box factory and have money left at the end of the year. This same style of box can be used for violets or carnations, though for violets a smaller box can be used so long as they are in trays to keep the weight of one layer off of the others. And this also keeps them from slid- ing. When each tray is lined accord- ing to weather, with oiled paper over and under the flowers, it makes a nic? marketable package. When packing Harrisii lilies cut them in the evening and stand them up in your potting shed over night, BUT NOT IN WATER. This will wilt them slightly and make the petals soft and pliable so they will not break so readily when handled. Then fold the buds, if any, back of the open flowers, and in this way you can put 100 Har- risii in a box 12x10x60 if the stems are long, or more if they are not. Your commission man puts them in water and if the flowers have been properly wilted they will not show ian:^ rii>ll lariillgir Vi i.ViJ;--**"-»_ 2S2 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ / FEBRUARY 9. 189». the bruises that so often cause waste and loss now. The point I want to make is that every flower spoiled or wasted, no matter what the cause, brings down the average, and the commission man is blamed for what is often wholly the fault of the grower. Pack your flowers and assort them carefully, keeping the flrsts and seconds separate. The grow- ers who do this will flnd that it pays well and that they will get the money. CHARLIE'S AUNT. STEM ROT IN CARNATIONS. The so-called stem rot is an old and well known fungoid disease. The first variety of carnation known to be af- fected was the old, well known La Pu- rite. For some years no remedy was found, until the disease became gen- eral and growers set about finding out the cause. Many expedients were tried in the way of buying dtwck propagated from healthy plants, experimenting with all kinds of soil in the greenhouse bencnes and with chemicals. Eventually some observant grower, or several growers, if I remember correctly, found out the secret at about the same time, which was simply planting their carnations in the fields in turf soil. This fungoid seems to flourish in long cultivated soils, and growers will notice that very few plants succumb to the disease in the fields, although the germs are there deposited in the plants, and later developed in the more congenial aJtmosplhere of the green- house. Cuttings taken from the healthy part of the stock and planted In fresh turf eoil will not be affected. Fairfield, Conn. JOHN DALLAS. AMERICAN CARNATION SOQETY. The annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society will be held in Philadelphia next Thursday and Friday, l^'eb. 16 and 17. The meetings and the exhibition will be held in Horticultural Hall, South Broad St., and special rates for those In attendance have been secured at the Lafayette Hotel, at which dele- gates may have rooms on the Euro- pean plan at fl.OO to $1.50 a day. These rates bold good only providing parties wanting rooms engage them at once tnrough Secretary Herr or di- rect. It is believed that both the at- tendance and the exhibition will be the largest in the history of the so- ciety, and that many interesting ses- sions will be held none can doubt. Papers will be read on carnations from a retail point of view by Mr. Gal- Vin, of Boston, and Mr. Kift, of Phila- delphia: One by Prof. Britton, of the New Haven Experiment Station, on commercial fertilizers and their rela- tion to carnations; one by Mr. C. W. Johnson on indoor-grown carnations. The question box is open to all mem- bers, and questions for same should be forwarded to the secretary. The exhibition will, as usual, be a most attractive feature and an especi- ally fine display is assured this year through the very liberal list of premi- ums offered for finely grown specimens of standard sorts as well as new varie- ties. Then there are the S. A. F. cups and medals as well as a number of valuable special prizes offered by vari- ous firms and individuals. Mr. G. C. Watson, Juniper and Walnut Sts., Philadelphia, is superintendent of the exhibition. Entries should be made with Secretary Herr, and packages containing exhibits should be address- ed "Superintendent Carnation Exhi- bition, Horticultural Hall, Broad St., below Locust, Philadelphia," and charges should be prepaid. Any further information desired may be had on application to Secre- tary Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., or to Mr. Watson as above noted. CARNATION GOV. GRIGGS. We present herewith an engraving from a photograph of a small house of this new light pink carnation at the establishment of the originator, Mr. Joseph Towell, Paterson, N. J. The plants shown were in the house all last summer and have done remark- ably well, producing fiowers freely since the latter part of August, and maintained a strong, vigorous and healthy growth, covered with flowers and buds. The flowers average 2V^ Inches in diameter, are of good shape, well built up in the center and a beautiful shade of pink in the way of Daybreak, but brighter and very much superior to anything in the Daybreak class. It is a seedling from Daybreak crossed with Van Leeuwen. SUB-VATERING. Prof. Arthur will give the results of his latest experiments In sub^water- ing at the annual meeting of the American Carnation Society at Phila- delphia next week. POT CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Every fall after the "mum" crop has been cut many of our growers and re- tailers who grow their own stocR, com- plain about the low prices irealized for their products, especially pot plants. It is only too true that large lots of plants remain unsold, but it is nothing to wonder at if one considers the quality of a large part of the stock which is put on the market. Most florists are capable of producing a fair quality of blooms for cutting, some are even experts, but how few there are who produce pot plants of really good quality one can hardly Imagine unless he visits some of the medium sized and smaller retail places. Seldom one sees a really good lot of low, well- formed, bushy plants with good blooms and good foliage reaching down to the pot. Instead, we usually see a lot of stakes and stems which are bare half way up, surmounted with a few blooms of fair quality, or worse still, plants hanging around every way instead of standing upright. Of course, there is no sale for such plants and the people who produce them can only complain that there is no money in growing "mums." On the other hand, we do know that good plants in from 6 to 8- inch pots, from 15 to 20 inches high above the pots, and bearing from 6 to 15 blooms of good quality and good foliage, do sell on sight and at fair prices. This brings the matter down simply to a question of growing a good plant or a poor one. Many methods have been suggested and practiced by various growers since we used to plant them out in the fleld and lift them just before the frost nipped them (or just after if we hap- pened to be very busy at the time) in the fall. Very few, perhaps, today believe in the old idea that the chrys- anithemum needs to be grown outside during the Jiot weather as they used to tell us, but grow them inside alto- gether from start to flnlsh. Some grow them in pots, shifting as required to keep them growing. Others plant on shallow benches and lift them about September 1, just before the plants make their buds. Both ways are good and with moderate care and judgment will produce good plants. There is more or less danger in both cases of losing the lower foliage. In the flrst method one is apt to be busy just when the plants need to be shifted and put it off until the plants become too pot- bound and the damage is done. In the second method the largest part of the work comes just when most florists are busy housing carnations, which most of us do from August 15th to October 1st, and even if we lift them at the proper time we are apt to give them less attention than they really need in the way of syringing, etc. ' J,^m^.-£:\. . x' l:i/« .■ >Llt^ -%. -if • t- ^'— ''^'^'-*'***"-^ v:rir-':xjr. FEBRUARY 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 253 House of New CarnatioT Gov. Grigg', at Joseph Towell's, Paterson, N. J. A method which I have found a good one for florists to pursue who have an ordinary good trade with customers who appreciate a good plant and are willing to pay a fair price is as fol- lows: About May 20 take top cuttings from good large flowered dwarf varieties, selecting good, sitrong shoots, and put in sand (no bottom heat needed). Water well and shade to keep from wilting. As soon as rooted, pot into 2-inch pots. About July 10th you will have good plants. Plant in three inches of good chrysanthemum soil about 7 to 8 inches apart each way, according to the size foliage the variety will make. As soon as they begin to grow pinch the top out, the lower the better, providing you leave three good eyes to break from. Grow three branches to each plant; most varieties will make three good shoots of equal strength and produce as many good blooms. Leave them here until they are in bloom, when you can pot them, putting two to three plants in a 6-inch pot and three to five in an 8- inch pot. Perhaps you can sell large pans with ten or twelve plants in each. As each plant has three blpoms you see each pot will have from alx to fifteen good blooms on it. You need not take up large chunks of earth with the roots, in fact, you need to leave none on at all if you keep them well watered after potting. They will stand up as well as if they had been growing in the pots all summer if they are not allowed to get too dry. In this way you will » get larger blooms than you can grow in pots and better and larger foliage as well. The amount of labor is no greater, I believe, than in growing them in pots and it is certainly not greater than in planting on benches and lifting Sep- tember Isit. Another advantage is that you can pot up as many as you can sell and cut the rest with stems from 15 to 18 inches long, which is a trifle short for a first class bloom, but every fiorist has many calls for just such stock, and is able to sell all he has to spare. Here are some varieties which I know from experience do well this way: Berg- man, Canning, Merza, Miss A. L. Dalskov, Glory of the Pacific, Fred. Walz, Quito, Wm. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman, Harry Hurrell, Golden Trophy, Solar Queen, Casco and John Shrimpton. The old adage that what- ever is worth doing is worth doing well certainly applies to growing pot "mums," because a good plant brings a fair price, while a poor plant usually finds its way to the dump heap. Such is the exoerience of A. F. J. BAUR. Pittsburg. STRIKING CUTTINGS. I From the Physiology of Plants by Dr. Paul Sorauer J A cutting is a portion of a plant de- tached from the parent stock, and which becomes an independent plant by the formation of new roots. The new roots take their origin either immedi- ately at the cut end or at some little distance from the latter. In different plants the power of producing adven- titious roots is very different. Speak- ing generally, we may say that the older the various organs of the plant are, the less inclined they are to form adventitious roots, and that of the various cultivated plants those are least liable to be propagated by cut- things which have a hard and brittle wood. « • • If a cutting is to form roots, and therefore to develop new organs, it must contain a sufficient supply of plastic matter for that purpose. This material has either been formed in a previous vegetative period and is stored up In the shoot (woody cut- tings), or the cutting must be able to form the necessary substances after it has been detached from the parent plant (herbaceous cuttings). The lat- ter must therefore always be provided with leaves, while in the case of the former it is not necessary. Woody cut- tings always form callus over the cut end; in herbaceous cuttings it need not be formed. The formation of roots in a cutting is not dependent upon cal- lus formation. We may here repeat again that cal- lus is a thin-walled colorless tissue, consisting of meristematic cells ar- ranged in close rows, of which the end ones are s-till in process of growth and which have not as yet become differ- entiated Into cork or wood. The first sign of life In a cutting manifests itself by an alteration of the tissues near the cut surface, the rut generally running obliquely across the shoot and being close below a bud. If we cut off a shoot, we thereby ex- pose all the tissues of which It Is formed, and we bring the latter In con- tact with a damp medium (wate.', sand, earth, sawdust, fibre, etc.). Some of the tissues which have been exposed are not able to form the heal- ing layers of callus; this 's always the case with the old wood, often with the pith and tne outermost layers of the cortex. The layers which are ca- pable of further division, and are therefore charged with the production of the protective callus, are the cam- bium, the very young wood cells, and the Innermost layers of the cortex. The larger, therefore, the area of ex- posed wood as compared with the other tissues, the more difficult will be the healing process. It is therefore essential for the suc- cess of propagation by means of cut- tings to bring about a sufficient and natural closing up. of the cut end of the shoot. This closing takes place by two pro- cesses. In the older soft tissues (pith and old cortex), there will be formed above the wounded cells transverse layers of cork cells which protect the cutting against excessive moisture. The woody elements adjoining the damaged wood cells and vessels may become plugged up with a very re- sistant brown mass (gum) or with thylloses, which have the same effect In closing the apertures of these cells and vessels. The second process is the covering in of the cut by the form- ation of callus. Bothi processes take place (with very few exceptions) more completely when the cut surface is richly supplied with air. Care must therefore be taken that the medium In which the cutting is placed is very thoroughly aerated. When the closing of the wound be- gins, cells of the cambium, of the young layers of the wood and of the bast begin to absorb more water and to bulge out over the cut surface v5^. :'■^^. :. ^54 The Weekly Florists^ Review. FEBRUARY 9, 1899. When the delicate extended portion of the growing cell has attained a cer- tain length, a transverse wall is formed behind the apex, and the latter grows on farther. As the cells, which bulge out in this manner and divide, are very closely set, long rows of cells will soon be formed which go on grow- ing to the end, and being firmly packed together, form a delicate white tissue. As long as this soft tissue continues to grow at one end, and thus increases its bulk, it is termed callus. But after a while the plastic sub- stances which are being passed down from the cutting to the callus find the path through all the callus cells to the extremity too long to traverse. The diffusion of the food matter does not take place sufficiently actively to the margin of the callus, and the growth ceases at that region. Instead of that within the callus an arched strip of tissue makes its appearance, and its cells continue to increase in number. This strip of meristem be- comes confluent with the cambium of the cutting and represents the con- tinuation of the cambium within the layer of callus. Within the latter it now continues to form bast cells on the outside and on its inside new wood elements, and this forms the actual covering layer. The covering layers at the lower end of the callus do not differ in any essential manner from those formed in the healing of a pruned branch, except that no green coloring matter is formed, owing to the absence of sunlight. * * * In the case of shrubs with decidu- ous leaves the best time for taking cuttings of woody portions is the be- ginning of winter, or, in the case of shoots which will not be damaged by the frost, the latter part of the winter immediately before the active growth of the spring takes place. Strong slips cut back to three or four eyes should be bound up in bundles and placed in a cellar, or only temporarily covered with soil, and when the spring approaches be planted in rows in a north aspect, with only about two eyes projecting from the soil. In this way old wood which has been pruned away in the early spring may be used for cuttings. This at least answers in the case of Rosa. Weigelia. Cornus, Deut- zia, Lonicera, Ribes, Spirea, etc. The callus formation in the case of herbaceous cuttings Is somewhat different. Generally more tissues take part in the healing process. It is here especially the pith which forms the bulk of the callus; the older cor- tical tissues may, however, be very ac- tive. Even the vessels of the wood may take part in this formation of callus (Begonia, Thunbergia), as the cavities of the vessels may become blocked with thylloeis, which may grow out over the cut surface. Propagation by means of such herb- aceous cuttings is tue most advantage- ous means of propagating plants, and this is true of woody plants too, only the treatment of the cuttings is quite a different one. We jnust always re- member that when the tip of a shoot is u^ed as a cutting, its oaUus and ad- ventitious roots are not formed from reserve food matter which has been stored in it« tissues at some previous period, but that the materials neces- sary for these growths have to be formed by the cutting after separa- tion from the parent plant. As soon as a portion of a plant is dependjent for its food upon its leaves, we know that it needs light Herbaceous cut- tings therefore need light, and com- paratively much light, while woody cuttings can do with very little light, at the outset at least. The herbaceous cutting is taken be- fore its axis is much lignified. The cut surface exposes tissues which have as yet no thickened cell-walls. The cells are rich in protoplasm and cell sap, are more prone to changes and decomposition, and require, therefore, an increased stimulus to continue the vegetative process in spite of the wound which has been inflicted. This stimulus is provided by the increase of temperature. Herbaceous cuttings require, therefore, more heat than cuttings of the same species taken from older portions of the plant. In some cases, indeed, the temperature requisite for herbaceous cuttings is harmful for the woody cuttings, be- cause it calls forth certain changes (possibly of a fermentative nature), the products of which cannot be used up at the time, and therefore cause decay. We must remember, on the other hand, that the wound itself cannot be healed at once, and that the soft cuttings lose considerable amounts of water from their leaf surface by transpiration, and this at the time they are without roots which could supply the requisite amount of water. We must, therefore, reduce in the flrst instance the transpiration with- out taking away the leaves. This cap be done either by shading the cuttings or by keeping the air saturated with moisture. Every decrease of the amount of light diminishes also the amount of transpiration. In a damp or saturated atmosphere, too, the trans- piration of the leaves is reduced. Herbaceous cuttings require, there- fore, at the outset a moist atmos- phere. We purposely say at the out- set, because it is a frequent source of error to continue this for too long a time. Absence of light and a large amount of atmospheric moisture re- duces the assimilation of the leaves also to a minimum, and therefore de- cay often sets in on the cut surface and the cuttings are doomed. Herb- aceous cuttings should, therefore, only be shaded during the flrst few days and should very soon become ac- customed to the normal illumination. After that allow the air to circulate among the leaves, and do not be afraid of the drooping of the leaves when the sun is shining on the cuttings. Gradually the cuttings will get ac- customed to a more sunny and drier atmosphere, evenif they have as yet no roots. ' : < The great mistake in the treatment of hert>acecus cuttings is to water themvtoo much and to keep them too much closed in, in order to prevent them drooping. Even the most porous substance in which . the cuttings are placed wHi act tleleteriously if It be- comes water-logged. .The oxygen of the air is then prevented from reach- in the delicate, cut surface, fermenta- tive changes commence in the cells, and the decay of the cut surface be- gins. Herbaceous cuttings always require a well-aerated soil. The art of the cultivator consists in executing these precepts in the way most suited to the individuality of the cuttings. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED XVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-535 Caxton Buiidina:, Cblcaco, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Europe, fiMt. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertisinsr rates: Per men, Iloo; )tf page, $n.so; full page, ^7.oo. Discpunts : 6 times, s per cent ; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 l>er cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8oq. BOSTON. The Market. Business, this week, has been very satisfactory, and good stock has been well cleaned up every day. Roses have again been a leader, and the range of prices are about the same as last week. Brides and Maids, run all the way from 50c to $2.00 per dozen; Meteors, $1.00 to $1.50; Beauties of fair quality to ex- tras, from $1.00 to $8.00. Carnations, of good quality, have sold well all the week, but there are large quantities of inferior grades which rather control the prices. Scotts and whites are held at from $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. Daybreaks bring a trifle more, some of the better grades of flowers, running as high as $3.00 per 100, with strictly fancy varieties going from that to $6.00 per 100. Violets have been the dragi thls\week, 35 and 50 cents per 100 being an average fig- ure. Harrisii lilies are not so plentiful, $2.00 is the asking price; callas, $1.50, per dozen; bulb goods about the same as our last quotations, with plenty of odds and ends which sell well. The Saturday Exhibition. Owing to the exhibition, /wjiich was partly devoted to carnations, quite a te< -.I...-. .../:, ^■- . fa ■ .•■i'fjijhiiMt •.am't ,t *-'- -^ "■ • -- - *-.^A.c-- t^:^. ->^ ^...-..jctjt^..r^tj ii.^^i.>«.^i':w^i FEBRUARY 9, 18M. The WeeWy Florists' Review. 255 number of our prominent commercial growersj were represented, while the private gardeners attended tO exhibit- ing of Orchids. Mr. N. F. Comley of Lexington, had some nicely growa viO' lets, of the Luzonne and California single type. W. E. Coburn had two fine dishes of cut florets of Primula sinensis showing a great range of col- or. W. A. Patten of Tewkesbury, Mrs. E. M. Gill, of Medford, Wm. Nicholson of Framingham, and S. J. Goddard of Framingham, made some fine exhibits of well grown specimens of carnations. Of new varieties, Joseph Towell of Paterson, N. J., had a vase of Gov. Griggs, which is of a color similar to Daybreak. J. N. May of Summit, N. J., sent on some nice blooms of the deli- cate pink "Melba," and some immense flowers of Olympia, red and white, variegated, a splendid carnation. E. A. & W. K. Wood exhibited a promising white one, called Priscilla, a seedling from Daybreak. J. E. Rothwell, Mrs. John L.Gardner and the Botanic Gardens of Cam- bridge, made fine exhibits of season- able orchids, and H. A. Wheeler and James Comley showed quite a variety of our old friend — Camellia Japonica. C. H. Souther had a nice lot of freesias and Begonia incarnata Improved. The News, Among the growers who are think- ing of accompanying President Nichol- son to Philadelphia, are Peter Fisher of Ellis, with blooms of Mrs. iThoraas W. Lawson; W. A. Patten of Tewkes- bury. Thomas Roland, John Pritchard, William Spillsbury, J. Sims, and W. Ward. The event of the week has been the suit brought by Messrs. Galvin and Lawson, against Wax Brothers, who have been advertising a "Lawton," jcar" nation. The court ordered them to de- sist, and instructed them not to sell any carnation of that, or any name similar to The Lawson. The great social event has been the annual ball of the Mayapia Hunt Club, andTowmbly was the decorator, trans- ferring the large Paul Revere Hall Into a tropical garden, and receiving many compliments for his excellent taste. The Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club have a meeting at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday I evening, February 7, Prof. Wm. P. Brooks of the Mass. Agri- cultural College will deliver am address on What Plants Feed upon and How to Feed Them, and Mr. Wm. Nicholson will talk on the coming convention of the American Carnation Society. Messrs. C. H. Allen of Floral Park, N. Y., and Mr. Henshaw, representing Mr. John N. May! of Summit. N. J., have been visitors this week. Mr. Thomas F, Galvin made a flying trip to New York in, quest of American Beauty roses, stock here being limited. W. F. Murphy is back at his post at N. F. McCarthy's and flower sellers are congratulating him upon\ his re- covery from La Grippe. P. NEV YORK. The Mai^t. New York is getting her full share of frost and snow this winter, and of course as a rule the poor florist gets more than, his deserved portion. Thera would at least be some consolation and incidentally a partial recompense for sleepleas night», tending fires, if the market was anything but slow. This week there has been a very con- siderable drop in prices, and the out- look with Lent so near is not very pleasant. Of course, there is an abun- dance of everything when the demand is unsteady, and especially so is it now when all kinds of bulbous stock is crowding on the benches. Harrisiis continue to be poor in quality and bring from |10 to |12. Daffodils are fairly good and very plentiful and sell from |2 to |3. Golden Spur narcissus are extra fine and bring $3 to $4; Poeticus, |3; Paper Whites, $1 to $2; Romans, ?1; tulips, which are so far poor, |1 to |2; valley, ?1 to |2, and in every Greek's hand, "10 cents a bunch." Freesia, 10 to 20 cents per bunch; lilac, 75 cents; mignonette, $4 to |15; violets, 25 to 75 cents; carna- tions, ordinary, oO cents to 11; spe- cials (not, of course, including The Boston Peach). $2 to |4, smilax, $12; asparagus, three for $1; cattleyas, $25 to $40; oncidiums, $3 to $5; Cyps, $6 to $8; forsythia, $2 per bunch; Japan quince, $3 to $5 per bunch; flowering almond, $3; Beauties, any price up to $50; Maids, $2 to $10; Brides, ditto; Meteors, $4 to $12; Cuslns, $3; Perles, $3, and so on down the list. If one buys in quantity, and especially for cash, prices are the buyer's own. Ous- ins are being used more, and it looks as if this grand little rose will be pop- ular again. It is surprising how Perles have dropped out of favor; they are very seldom seen in what are called "high-toned stores." Flowering Plants. Flowering plants are plentiful and good. Azaleas this year seem very good and sell from $1 to $4. White lilac in pots are pretty and go at $1.50. Some splendid cyclamen can be got for 50 to 75 cents; primroses, $1.50 to ^l per dozen, and all kinds of bulb stock can be had In boxes or pans as cheap as cut flowers. Epacris are on hand for the flrst time; $3 per dozen for 314 -inch pots. Favorite plants for window use just now are orchids growing on wood or In bas- kets, and whether It be dendroblum, oncidium or cattleya, they excite the most interest of all flowers and don't cost much. Adiantum Farleyense is scarce; 5-inch stock brings $1 each; more of It has been used this year than ever, and those who had large batches of It In the early season made the mistake of rushing It off too quick- ly. A. cuneatum Is not over plentiful and small ferns seem to have been awfully pushed. Bowling. But let's get away to the bowling alleys, where every man, be he blonde, brunette, or grey, straight or bent, is a boy again, and casts away dull cares with every whizzing ball and bawl. Cynics there are 'mong us, to be sure, who hasten topuncture the idiosyncra- sies of human nature; but pshaw! the athlete — the jolly athlete — and the philosopher only have room at the alleys; the athlete to smash the pins, the philosopher to reason out the an- tics of men's arms and legs. It was certainly a great night to- night at the i\ew York Alleys, the forthcoming match with the Flatbush champions brought out nigh forgotten faces, and instilled all with the fire of enthusiasm; so much did the oc- casion work up O'Mara that he In the first game scored 243; this we believe beats the record so far as Florists are concerned, and we wish some of those who intend going to Detroit to make a note of it. Following are the scores of the evening: O'Mara 243 157 143 X63 Lang 147 165 145 184 Hafner , llg 117 113 Troy 152 103 121 Plumb 141 131 I-n:.i:.'.:'^^i^.,^ -..ili'^,. L-},.^ ywu...^.:',. . j,,,-.- -^t.n,,,- ■ •,. .-■ aI.^^JNlj.. ■C-.^-;..^.'^ y FEBRUARY 9, 1899, The Weekly Florists^ Review* 257 have the best wishes of their many Belleville and St. Louis friends. The many friends of Gus Girossart, the well-known Belleville florist, will be surprised to learn that he has as- sociated with himiself a partner, a young fellow who is destined to have a voice in the direction of the affairs of state in time. Mr. Grossart's new associate is young, hearty and vigor- ous, of fine presence and possesses a magnificent voice. Mr. Grossart was introduced to him for the first time last Thursday morning. The young fellow is only a few days old, weighs 12 pounds and is said to be the image of his father and mother. Mr. Gros- sart spent all day Thursday in describ- ing to friends the superlative qualities of the youngster. Dr. Halstedt, ex-president of the St. Louis Florist club, is seen very seldom nowadays, owing to his large prac- tice in his dental establishment. Wm. Trillow, Adolph Fehr, Henry Emundt and M. Semmler are well "satisfied with business since the first of the year and are keeping close watch over their houses these cold winter days. Bowling. The Bowling Club had nine mem- bers rolling Monday night and some fine scores were made. Charlie Kuehn was in fine form and made an aver- age in four games of 183. Charlie is now crowding Beyer and Finlayson for the Review prize. The member making the highest average during the February series will get a fine pocket knife. He must take part In all the games played during this month to get an average, as under these conditions the knife was given. Following are the scores made Monday night: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tot. Av. C. A. Kuehn 210 173 139 212 627 183 J. J. Beneke 144 155 168 166 633 158 Finlayson 146 165 161 155 627 157 C. C. Sanders 150 126 159 ... 435 145 John Youngr 127 148 153 ... 428 142 J. Kunz 128 159 141 124 552 138 C. Beyer 145 129 145 117 536 134 F. C. Weber 120 120 126 H7 .113 128 F. J. Fillmore 158 95 153 99 505 126 J. J. B. PHILADELPHIA. The Market* Business in both plants and cut flowers was very good during the fore part of the week, owing to the fact that dinners, parties and balls were quite numerous. Roses have held their own in price; Brides and Bridesmaids sold very readily at $10 and $12; me- dium sized Beauties are still very scarce. Prices on carnations ranged from $1.50 to $4 per 100, according to variety. Samuel Pennock got in some very fine Swanley White violets, some of them so large as to cover a half dollar; we believe them to be the largest ever produced in this city; we understand they sell on sight at $1 per 100. Good Marie Louise and Lady Campbell sold at the same price, with single selling at 75 cents per 100. Mignonette sold for $4 and |5 per 100, Freesias at from $3 to $4. There are some fine tulips coming in and they sell very quickly at |4 and $5. Some very fine Von Sions found ready sale at $6 per 100. Romans were quite plenty at $3 and $4. Lily of the valley was also very plentiful, selling at $4. Notes. J. J. Habermehl & Sons report the past week as being an exceptionally good one for decorations, they having the decorating for four large events, which required all the decorative stock they had on hand. M. W. Woodroffe has succeeded to the business of W. C. Smith, the wholesale florist. Preparations are completed for the reception of the delegates to the con- vention of the American Carnation Society next week. The meeting promises to be largely attended and the exhibition unusually fine. R. OBITUARY. Harry Prince. Harry Prince, on January 30th, 1899, in the 29th year of his age, after a short illness of typhoid fever. Mr. Prince was born in Uxbridge, Essex county, England, coming to this country when quite young, but not be- fore he had laid a solid foundation for his future life work with Mr. James Taplin, seedsman, of his native city. Shortly after landing in Philadelphia he connected himself with the house of Henry A. Dreer, and by close atten- tion to business and by unremitting efforts he gradually advanced his posi- tion until he was admitted in 1896 as a stockholder. His loss will be much regretted by the firm and its employes, not only on account of his value as one of their staff, but on account of his genial and pleasant manner to all with whom he was associated. He leaves a widow and one little girl besides his parents and two broth- ers to whom the sympathy of scores of his friends will go out. PITTSBURG. Trade Notes. Business in the past month has been beyond the average. The demand for funeral work has been unusually large which to some extent caused a scarcity in some varieties of flowers. The wholesale cut flower market has been very satisfactory also, and often the supply did not meet the demand; this is caused by some of the growera being off crop with roses and carna- tions. A limited supply of extras In Brides and Bridesmaids are being re- ceived, selling at |10 to $12 a hundred; the lower grades that bring $4, $6 and $8, are more plentiful. The general average stock of carnations sell at $1.50 per hundred, some extras at $2 to $4. Bulbous stock is not plentiful. Tulips bring $2 to $3. Paper White narcissus and Romans are selling at $2 to $4. Daffodils and Jonquils are being re- ceived In limited number. Lilies average $15 to $20 per 100, supply fair. Freesias flnd ready sale at $3 per 100, some extra fine at $4. Asparagus in bunches and smilay are short; enough cannot be obtained. During the past week the mercury has been hovering below the zero point. At one place near here 14 de- grees below zero was registered. It Is rumored that one large grower has suffered severely from the unusual cold spell. This rumor has not yet been verified. Club Meetinc;. The Pittsburg and Allegheny Flor- ists' and Gardiners' Club held its meet- ing Thursday, February 2nd, and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: E. C. Reineman, Pres.; E. C. Ludwig, Vice-Pres.; James Sem- ple, Treas.; T. P. Langhans, Secy; Geo. Oesterle, Asst. Secy; Fred. Burki, John Bader, P. S. Randolph, Executive Committee. The club is now com- pletely reorganized, and there are 53 members In good standing. The executive committee was empowered to make arrangements for the annual banquet to be held some time in the near future. The members look for- ward to this affair with pleasant an- ticipation. J. W. Ludwig and Wm. Lauch are forming a bowling team that will go into training with bright visions of the first prize at Detroit to fill theli imaginations. Pittsburg will be represented at the Carnation convention. Fred Burki, E. C. Ludwig and wife will go, others will probably join them. T. P. LANGHANS. ^liiiiiiiibitttfiiL The Weekly Florists' Review* FEBRUARY 9, 189?. THE NEW FANCY CARNATION One-Half Natural Size. #•# I have been selling the flowers of this fine new Variegated Carnation, and have found it one of the best selling Carna- tions I ever had; in fact, it sells itself. My customers say it's a dandy, and something they have been looking for. Among the Chicago retailers to whom I have sold blooms of Sandusky are H. F. Halle. Klunder Floral Co., F. C. Men- donza, Central Floral Co., Jno. Mangel, A. McAdaras. They all say it is a tine seller, and come back for more. Mr. Hall has asked me to act as his Chicago agent for the sale of rooted cuttings of this novelty, vvhich I gladly do as I can heartily recommend the variety to any one desiring a good, fsftcy carnation. It's a psabh. ROOTED aJTTINGS $2.00 per doz.» $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. W. E. LYNCH, '9-2« Randolph St. CMcago. Mention The Review when you write. ••••••] m i • • • !♦!♦!♦ m Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. V^rite for Circulars or Estimates. »•••••••••••• •«•••••••*••« »«*••««••••••. ••••«••••••••< )*••••••••«••• •••••••••*•••< ..... .♦.♦.♦. • • • • •-♦.•-•-♦. > • • • • .♦.v.v... .♦.•••.V.V, • • • • 1 » • • * • • * • • 4 » • • • « • • • • « ::::> _•-•-• • • • • • • •:♦:•: .♦.V ♦.v. •.'.: ♦.v. ♦.V. • • • • • • • • • ♦.V. v.*. .W, ■.♦.•.•. • • • • y Mention The Review when you write. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR SALE— Steam Pump for sale at a bargain. One of the best ever used. Knowles manufacture, almost new ; pumps hot and cold water. Brass fittings and cylinders, all complete for $30.00, cost frsoo, F. O. B. Cash with order. Address Waverly Green- houses, Tuckahoe, New York. f . FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. SITUATION WANTED- By florist and decorator, speaks German and French. New in this country. Address Fred. Buehler, 102 Sherman St., Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-A florist and decorator of unquestionable ability, desu-es situation in large city. Is employed at present but has good reasons for desiring to make a change; best of references. Address ig, care Florkts' Review. WANTED — At once, single man, willing to do any- thing on wholesale place; must be strictly busi- ness; X20 and board per month. If you mean business write tne Morris Floral Co., Morris, III. FOR SALE— Greenhouse, about 3000 ft. of glass; 8- rooih house« about 13 miles from Chicago, 4 blocks from either depot; 5c fare, one block from electric line; opposite university: near three cemetente; good local and lai^e pot plant trade; will sell ec^uity cheap; have other business. Address 20 care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Only greenhouses and market garden in g*od central Illinois city of 8000, located on five trunk R. R. belween Chicago and St. Louis; 46 passen- ger trains daily; j-room dwelling with cellar, 2 acres of ground; greenhouses and dwelling heated by water, coal I cent per bushel: city water li; per yean 100 hot bed sash. Address Felix, care Florists' Review. FOR RENT at once or the first of March, a Floral establishment m the thriWng city of Elgin, Illinois. Located in the best residence part of the city. 10,000 ft. of glass. Owner is prevented by sickness from running the establishment. Call, or address H. Schlaack, 311 Spring Street, Elgin, III. A BARGAIN. — If you want to purchase a large, first class greenhouse establishment, as good as new, modem improvements and well slocked, must be sold on account of outside busines, write Sacrifice, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- After March ist, by Ai grower of roses, carnations, violets, mums, general stock, etc. 17 years' experience in all branches of flori- culture. Address W.. care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE Only 20 miles from St. Louis, the best cut flower market in the United States, and in city of about 10,000 people, with no opposition, good retail trade, cleared 2.-) per cent on price asked for green- houses, whicn are new and modern in construction. This is undoubtedly one of the best ever of- fered for sale. Write at once, if you mean business, for a general description. Adcfress J. B., care of Florists' Review. 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursday, Feb. 9. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $4.00— $6.00 ' medium, per doz 2.00 — 4.00 short, •' 1.00- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 6.00— 10.00 Perles " 4.00- 6.00 Roses, seconds, average '" 4.0J — CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per uo ' Fancy varietieSj fancily grown $8.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00 — Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.50 — Miscellaneous. Alyssum per 100, $ .50 Freesia (strictly fancy) " 3.00— Marguerites " .75 — Mignonette " 8,00— Forget-me-not (scarce) " 2.00 — Callas per doz., L50— 2.00 Harrisii " 1.50-2.00 Romans per 100, 2.00— 3.00 Narcissus " 8.00— Tulips " 2.00-4.00 Valley '• 4.00— Violets " .75-1.00 Decorative. ASPJIRIIQUS. Per string $ .50— .75 FERNS. PerlOO, 2Sc per 1,000, rJ.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— SALAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 1.5c . . ..per 1,000, $1.00 SniLAX. Common, very fine per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 3.75 " Medium case 5.60 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Store open from 7KX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sunaays and Holidays closed at nootu ALL WHITE STOCK SCARCE. Mention The Review when you write. A BARGAIN !|&; n6l3ll llOrdl StOrG ness streets for sale at a bariraln.. Don't write unless you mean business. '^mt^ y. KASTZVO, 49S Washinsrton St. BXTFTAXO, V. T. Mention The Review when yoa write. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of kUm. New. In dty. Ought to net good man at least I3.00 per day. Must buT stock, al>out KpQkOo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. ..i^/iA^..^./;^ -..>.^A ■.■. .^:,^.i.A.-^^:c-^:^ .^J li-K.^L- troug bushy seedlings, ready for thumb pots, aOc per bumlred. $4.00 per thousand. Kipress piepakl. Cash with order. Send for de- scriptive circu ar of Verbenas. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • - • Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. PALMS AN O FERNS The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Geo. WIttbold, i^osw.H.utedst. chjcagj M«»ntloii The Review when you write. gUBSCRIBERS... Will confer a favor by sending us a cor- rect list of the names and addresses of the florists in their city or town. Florists* Publishing Co., 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAOO. Always Mention th«.... rioriete* Review When Writing Advertisers. NEPHROLEPIS COR DATA COMPACTA. Foliage a very deep green, grpwth The Grandest of all Sword Ferns. pot plant. It sells better than the Boston Fern and will stand more rough usage. strong and robust, malcing an ideal oh WE OFFER very fine stock at the following prices : 2/^-mch potSt$ .75 per dozen; $6.00 per hutidre-...l^-,J ..- J,,^ ;.,. : -j-^' ;.■»<•.'■ ^). 2^ The Weekly Florists' Review^ FEBRUARY 9, 1899. nOHTING THE FROST. The temperature In one or more of your housea may be below 36 degrees and still falling. Something must be done and done quickly. Take the hot coals and ashes from under your grates, put them In any old tin or iron vessels holding a peck or more each, place In the coldest part of your house, cover with a wet gun- nysack, then pour on a quart or more of water and a great steam at once arises which soon causes all the cracks or openings in the glass to fill with ice and the temperature goes up several degrees. Then fill your house with to- bacco smoke. Repeat one or both 'Op- erations as often as necessary. R. BLOWS THEM OFF. I clean mealy bugs off of plants with a foot bicycle air pump, and it works flrsit claisB. I clamp the pump to the potting bench and with it readily blow the insects off. It is much quick- er than working with a bru^ and does not injure the most delicate plant. PAUL STARK. Liberty, Mo. MILWAUKEE. Mr. W. H. Ellis, of Ellis & Poll- worth, was married Thursday, Feb. 2, the bride being Miss Millicent M. Fel- lows. Congratulations are in order. NEW OASTLE, IND.— There has been a change in the South Park Floral Co. Messrs. Myer and Herbert Heller have purchased the interest of Mr. Geo. W. Scott, who retires. WARREN, O.— Geo. W. Gaskill has been on the sick list all winter, but is now himself again, F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Whole«ale and Gommieeion FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, CKICAOO. Consignments solicited. MwiHoB FlorlBU* Review when yon write." Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St CINCINNATI. 0. Consiamments Solicited. 5peclal Attention Given to Shipplna: Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II West 12th Street, Clnclnmitl. O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Metition The Review when you write. 600,000 FEET OF GLASS. fc. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Price List. AMEBXCAV BBAUTT Extra long stem . . per doz 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " ...... 12 " Q It (I MSTEOB BXIDB8MAID BRIDB FBBIiB CABVATIOVS " fancy Boman Hyacinths.. VallST Daffodils Quotations subject to change without notice All other stock at lowest market prices No charge for packing. $5.00 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.00 per 100, 6.00 to $8.00 6.00 to 8.00 7.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 6.00 1.50 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 2.00 8.00 Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, WL Wholesale Growers of />■ IT Tl ilMUFD^ ' and Dealers in i^U I f LU TT LliO tireenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. cm CAOO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you' write. A. L mANDALL Telephone || j^ Wholcsale Florlst 4 Washington St., Chicag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Meatloo Tbs Rsrlew when roa write. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. 6UDL0N0, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILt. Mention Th> R»vl»w wh>n yon wrlt^. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Plorists And nori«t«' Supplies. Phone 874. WISE DFSI&NS- OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box. 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN S" Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention Florists' Review when yon write. St. Louis Gut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUva Street, ST. IiOmS, MO. ...tlome Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. C. W. WORS, 3740 CUve Street, - - ST. X^OUIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSBS, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwest. Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co* GEO. M. KELLOGG. Prcs. Grower* of C(JT FLOWERS >t Wholesale. Regular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant HIM, Mo. Mfntlnn The Review when you write. Always Mention theu... Ploriete' Review When Writing Advertisers. i-Aatt'. .»•• '1.- ■„ '^.^.^. \^-^\..:^:^.».jjjAiiz,.-^,',ii,...iii,.AjUi.-.i^iii^,.iuii^ 1' ■iitiiiiiiii'iiMii^iimiii'l'ni.iimirriMriMfiitri^T if'in'hri''^'-''—'^ '-^-^'"•^"■^— ■''^^*''^'^'*^ ni'fJf'ii^.Mir' •-'-«=^'^' '■"^-^'■^^■f* -■ --' »..^'--i^ ■iinditions. Demand has been large and steady and good stock scarce. Weather con- tinues very cold. Violets are the only thing of which there is a surplus. Bulbous stock is moving very well. Harrisii are still scarce. Blooming plants sell well, but delivery during such severe weather is perilous. We notice quite an inclination to or- der colored flowers for funeral pur- poses. This tendency should be en- couraged until the public are educated to appreciate flowers of all colors on all occasions. One of the prettiest fu- neral tokens the writer ever saw was a flat bouquet of six dozen Meteor roses tied with cream ribbon. Another design for the same funeral was a crescent wreath of Wootton roses. Notes. L. L. May & Co. have a very promis- ing red sport from the Mrs. Bradt carnation. R. C. Seeger is cutting some very fine Brides, Maids and Woottons, j^ud is justly entitled to rank among our best growers. John A. May is handling some very choice stock of roses and carnations, mostly shipped in from Chicago. The Florists' Club will meet on Sat- urday evening, Feb. 11th, at the Ryan hotel. The legislative committee have already introduced a bill to stop and prevent institutions supported by the state from selling plants and flowers. Recent callers: H. C. Agnew, of Ag- news, Cal.; Mr. Goodwin, of Chicago, and H, A. Johns, of the Sioux City Nursery & Seed Co. The bowlers made the following scores at their last meeting in Minne- apolis: 1st. 2nd. 3J. 4th. 5th. Av. Nagel 130 129 155 129 146 138 O. Win . Malmquist Hart man Wessllng Monson . O. Will . Carlson . Swanson . .125 132 129 158 132 135 .142 107 119 130 134 126 .111 130 140 124 89 119 . 99 124 116 98 134 114 .126 133 90 124 94 113 88 111 135 109 114 111 .122 96 96 93 97 101 . 62 121 95 72 150 100 X. Y. Z. Always mention the Florists' Review wheo writing advertiaers. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Keadquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 8,000 daily. Our Brides, ICeteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extralongstem,perdoz. $5.00 24-in. stem .... " 3.50 ao-in. " .... " 2.50' IVin. " .... " 2.00 12-in. " .... " 1.25 8-in. " .... " 1.00- Meteor..... per 100,' $6.00 to 8.0O Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 Bride " 7.00 to lO.OO Perle " 5.00 to 6.00 CarnatlOiiB " 1.50 to 2.00- tancy.... " 3.0O All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The R«ylew when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers :! Florists* Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Don't delay any longer to order yonr EASTER, 1899, is coming i lilliT OF THB VAUiET, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per 1000. CBIM80H BAMBUBB, extra fineplants. $2.5.00 per 100. TUB. KOOT. BEOOHIA KTBBXDA, in four separate colors, bulbs about 1% inches diameter. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000, O&OXXHXA KTBBZSA CBA8BX70XiXA EK20TA, $».5U pei CIAMATIB, BKODODEXTDBOBS, SPZBABA, PABOHISS, etc f MOO, $30.00 per 1000. now on hand. Terms to unknown correspondents, cash ; otherwise, 60 days. Mention The Review when you write, F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. 100,000 VERBENAS, S THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 Bo Bust or Mildew. Packed Jbigrht and Batisfitction Guaranteed, We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for Circular. J. L*. DlbbON, Bioomebur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Chrysaothemuins. We are Headquarters for all '99 Movelties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Our Catalogue Now Ready. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrbn, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. INSURE *a*^FIBE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY. S«c'y. I FORT WAYNE, I NO. Ornamental Shrubs, KESBAOSOUB PEBBXrVXAI.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pseonies, PyrethrumSa Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING. The Leadiii« cstaolishkd ies4. ^lew EaglaiMl NarservmM. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. "CONTINENTAL LIMITED." NEW FAST TRAIN EAST VIA THE WABASH. Leaves Chicago daily at I2K)2 noon; arrives Detroit 8:20 P. M^BuHak^SHX) A. M. New York 3:30 P. M^ Boston, 5:50 P. M.— only one night on tlie road* Through sleeper. Ticket Office. 97 Adams Street. Qucago. r BlliiiryMififcii[yi'r'iiii>ilfiirri r>r- *'""-''-VTvri[iiriii»1r'-' ■■-''---'-"'-••^^^litrillrini < Tf iirifliiiiif -ti-iMfti— -^■■■--•^^- - 'i.^-...rtu-...--«j.'-,ir..-;it^»-... .-.-^iz^.:-, ...■^jj^li^-'..«-.;i'.--.-.^-aia.jI»L. without notice. B08ES American Beauties, long per doz., $4.00- $6.00 medium " 2.0O— 4.00 short " 1.00— 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin.per 100, 6.00— 10.00 Perles.. " 4.00- 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.00— OAMBATtOHa Fancy varieties per 100, $3.00— Ordinary varieties, extra quality — " 2.00— " " average stock. .. " 1.50 — msoBXi&AraoirB Alyssum per 100, $ .50— Freesia " 8.0O- Callas .., per doz., 1.50— $2.00 Harrisii " 1.50— 2.00 Romans per 100, 2.00— 3.00 Narcissus " 8.0O— Tulips •' 2.00- 4.00 Valley " 4.0O- Violets " .75-1.00 Mention The Review when you write. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS wow REilDY; Special Price List of CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS FREE ON APPLICATION. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Ute ol IS Jolw Stf««t) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK 3OME THINGS YOU WANT. Bin>BECKZA, " Golden Glow." 3M-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. ACKIIi£SA, "The Pearl," S^-inch pots, $4.00 ner 100. COBEOPBIB LAVCEOXiATA. SMinch pots, $t.00 per 100. HABDT PHIiOZ, assorted, 3^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. BTATZCE ABMEBZA, from 3^-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. BEX BEOOVZAB, from 3^-in. pots, beautiful plants, at $4.00 per 10(i. JAPAH IBIS, held grown, $1.00 per 100. Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Cash, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Review when you write. C. SOLTAl & CO. 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. No more PANSY PLANT5 for a month. SEED as usual. Mention The Florists' Review when writlnsr advertisers. ANTON SCHILTHEIS,;8?.'!*'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Pull and con- Line of Other Plowering Plants vmce yourself. Price List on Application. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " " 5 f* 18.00 200 " '• " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, |1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W, F. Kasting, 495 Washington St. Buffaio, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 90 named varieties 4.0O Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000., flO " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.90 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii,Vinca var 1.2& Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTCO PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2M-in " Rex, mixed " " Rex, 30 named varieties " Cinerarias, best strains " Asparagus PlumosaSprengerii " Impatiens Sultana " Geraniums, Silver Leaf " Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.0O Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^^ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. X.OO 4.00 6.00 S.OO 6.00 3.00 4.00 GREENE & UNDEBHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ^RCHIDS.... CATT&ETA FXiOWBBB of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now for Cattleya Iiabiata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurrell, KiXr."!.' SHnnit, n. j. Mention The Review when you write. Jiitaumii .^a,'.-^i..^. ^t i... ■ - ., . ^-.mJ..,.. _ I i^4a'J*W.'^r.Mf.Ar^Uhi.lI. .*^'... ti^£m.^\t 264 The Weekly Florists^ Review* FEBRUARY 9, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, ' OPEN DAY AND NIGHT -From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M., Saturdays. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale *riopi«t A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. __^ Mention The R«»vln» when you write, WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG GUT FLGWER CO., Ltd. 705 Penn Avejiue, PITTSBURG, PA. ' Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2157 Write for Price List. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Review when jrou write. ANNOUNCEMENT. Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1899. We are pleased to inform you that Mr. B. Eschner has Deen admitted as a, partner in our business, which shall, as heretofore, be conducted under the firm name of M. Rice & Co., Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Sup- plies, No. 25 North Fourth street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. M. Rice takes this opportunity of thanking his many friends for the favors extended to him in the past, and solicits for the new firm a con- tinuance of the same. Very truly yours, M. RICE & CO. 50CIETY_0F AMERICAN FLORISTS. Department of Plant Registration. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, 111., registers the following new cannas: Red Indian — 'Robust ferown, bronze foliage. Flowers deep scarlet, petals large and rounding. Stalks five to six- branched. Mandarin — Height six feet. Bronze foliage, same character as Discolor. Flowers pure orange, large and car- rifed well above the foliage. Victory — Height iiva feet. Robust grower, flower stalks seveu to nine- branched. Foliage very large and thick. Flowers largest size and sug- gesting a possible crossiug of the Ital- ian with the Crozy sorts. Color orange scarlet, with crimson veins running lengthwise of petal and bordered with irregular band of yellow. Small lower petal and throat moltle-.l yellow. WM. J. STEWART, SECY. THE BRIGHTEST AND BEST. Florists' Pub. Co. : Enclosed please find one dollar, being my renewal of subscription to The Weekly Florists' Review, which I think is the brightest and best trade paper in America. Wish- ing you continued success I remain. Yours Respectfully, F. G. FOSTER. Hamilton, Ont., Dec. 12, 1898. ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GALAX ,anyl IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Consign- ments of good stock solicited. fJEADQUARllflS Western 'cr»(AS>lvcM\i«'k. i I'ltlSBUHG.pA. J We get daily new .customers r because we have ihe reputation that ail orders are punctually filled. Long D stance Telephone 298 F. SrOKES, Manager. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DE5iaN3 on hand. Mention The Review \ when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves BrilllMit Oreen and Bronse. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- 1106 Tremont Bids.. sery in North CaroUna. BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 412 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Mornins: at A o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, stcncTARv. Mention The Review when you write. H OUSE IN PLANTS THE HOUSE. Th« PLANT trad* from tha point of "businoss," and also tho care of Plants, treated in an attraetivo six-pago Foidor to be given to customers Sample order of 26 copies mailed for 60c in stamps Dan'l B. Long, ''>"»»'e^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mfnftnn The Review when you write. Always Mentton the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertiaers. GIVE^US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, "S&^'A^. 495 Washinflton St., Blif fALO, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Deslcns. Mention The Review when you write. I WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when yon write. EDWARD REID, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Wholesale Florist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILAOaPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATION CUT BLOOMS. Standard Varieties, $1.50 to $2.00 per hundred. GOOD SMILAX, (IS. 00 per hundred. EYENDEN BROS., Willlanisport, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLmae plants. Largest stock in America. SXSBSECBT h SOH, XTew Bochelle, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and ^^. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 3EED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. u, ^- '■'■"' '^' •> -—- •"-~'^. ■ ■'^!^—^- ■■ -■-■■■ ,f.«... A. :-• r\>i^\ r ,<|,-->-.-fart<.^.i. ...:-. -■^.-, , -^iHtf •- .. --■ lAii'iin rt lif^ili- ' ■ ^ _^-.^ -•-•^ ^ff ,1 Vi li*--^-"- -:.Lil ■..-«■■— >-j-.^..alt.....:.-«.t.-..aAl.-.<»^>fc..,^:riJw^..i, .-.m^,.- FEBRUARY », The Weekly Florists' Review. 2^ ■e.c?' vyyyywyMVMVMMWywyMwywyvwMWMWMtfMWWMMWWM^ Spring Seeds for Florists. NEW CROP. 8IES 'Verbenas^ Stocks^ Nasturtiums^ ^ Sweet Peas^ Petunias/ and all other seasonable seeds for Florists* Headquarters for FLORISTS' SlJPPLIES,Cut Flowers, Wire Designs, and all Stock used by Tlorists. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45, 47, 49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. Latania Borbonica 5-in. pots $5.00 a dozen B " 7.50 " Clean, thrifty stock for immediate use. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. GERMANTOWN , PA Mention The Review wnen you write. ir You are ready for Young Roses in 2-in. pots, send 50c or $1 for samples of what varieties you want We also have Rooted Cuttings and Roses and Carnations. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Mention Th«» Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, '■ "JTMiir. OlEENS, L. I. WtlOUESAbB GROWBRS PL.ORIST«' SPECIAbTIES. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE ^ DESIGNS and Dealers in HmnmrnFLORISTS' 8S SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueavos CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co , N. C. PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS. Height. Per doz. Per 100 4.1n. pot, 3 Plants, 15 to 18 In. $ 3.00 $^3 00 5 '• 3 " 20 to 22 In. 6.00 50 00 6 " 3 " 22 to 26 In. 9 00 7!).00 6 " 3 •• 28 to 30 In. 12.00 100 00 12 " 3 " 60to72lii., very bushy, ea., 10.00 A few bushy specimens, 14-ln. pot, %-tt. high, ea., $25 JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. All Home Grown, Stroiigr and Healthy. I^f!^ All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget it. COCOS WEDOELIANA. Height. 2x3-ln. pot, 1 Plant, 6to8-ln. per 100, $10.00 3 .. 1 .. StolO-ln. '• I5.0O * " 1 •• 15 In. " 40.00 5 '• 1 " 15tol8-ln., ea.,50c.;^ 26b The Weekly Fforists' Review* FEBRUARY 9, 1899. BUFFALO. <• Bowling. . -' The Buffalo florigts met last Friday and organized the Buffalo F. B. C. The election of officers took place and the following were elected for the sea- Bon: George Troup, President; H. B. Buddenborg, Treas.; Phil. Scott, Secy.; Wm. Scott, Capt. After the meeting four games were rolled. Some one suggested that the scores be "padded," but the youngest Scott present said nay, "don't do it," there's chance for knprovement. Following are the scores: 1. 2. 3. 4. TotaJ. Aye. W. Scott ...125 123 107 147 502 125 1-2 GeoPKe McCJlure . . 140 124 143 148 555 138 3-4 George Troup .... 84 131 131 168 514 128 1-2 W. F. Kasting 135 151 286 143 Philip Scott 162 163 177 ... 502 167 1-3 David Scott 162 147 100 158 567 141 3-4 H. B. Buddenboiig 98 98 119 93 408 102 D. B. Long 95 117 212 106 Sclimid 122 159 116 116 513 128 1-4 W. Grever 105 120 113 338 112 2-3 Charles 89 93 87 81 350 87 1-2 Wasson 123 102 88 102 415 103 3-4 MARION, IND. Mr. Gunnar Teilmann, the florist, is in a dangerous condition as the result of injuries received in a gas explosion Feb. 1. He uses gas for fuel in heating his greenhouses, and the explosion oc- curred while lighting fires under his boilers, being due to a defective mixer. He was badly burned about the head, face and hands, and it is feared that he inhaled some of the flames. CINCINNATI, 0— Fire at the green houses of Lieonard Schreiber did dam- age to the amount of $500, Jan. 29. ORIL.LA, TEX.— J. N. Laughlin is preparing to start into the florist and nursery business here. Water Lilies and Aquatics We offer a full line Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Lotus and Victorias for decorative display or cut flowers. We make a specialty of these favorites and our collections in both hardy and tender sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleased to furnish to intending purchas- ers estimates and practical suggestions lor planting large or small ponds. Henry A. Dreer PHILADELPHIA. Mention The Review when you write. The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Estimates s:iven on R. C. Carnations. Mention The Review when you write. New Carnations for 1899... Per • doz. C.H.Crane.. $2.(0 America 9.00 Dorothy Sweet 2.00 Gen'l Gomez 2.00 Gen'l Macao. 2.00 Glacier 2.00 Melba 2.00 Evanston.... 2.00 Per Per Per Per Per 100 lOoO doz. 100 1000 $i- ■♦^■'^■•■-^■-^-liViariii'iiiif'-'^''-''^'^- ' .-». FEBRUARY 9, 1898. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 267 Bassett & Washbura's ROOTED ClltTINGS OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS •^tTTTTTTTXX^TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTXTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTI Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease. ROSES. 100 Meteor |1.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 Bride 1.50 Perle 2.00 Kaiserin 2.10 1000 112.50 12.50 12.50 17.50 17.50 1 CARNATIONS. PZVK. 100 1000 Triumph $1.50 $12.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 Painted Lady 4.10 35.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.60 Argyle 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Frances Joost 5.00 50.00 McBurney 1.50 12.50 35.00 17.50 7.50 85.00 I I I I 4 4 J i Dazzle 4.00 Jubilee 2.00 Portia 1.00 Bon Ton 4.00 MABOOV. Empress 4.00 I- 35.00 'We Bhall Have a nice lot of PJOAWTS later. Place your orders early if yon wish the best. We Onarantee what we say. Orders filled in rotation. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Store, 88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Long Distance 'Phone Main 223. Mention The Review when you write. WHXTB. FloraHill 1.50 12.50 Mary Wood 6.00 40.00 The largrest and best White Carnation that IS grown. Has a strongr stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we hajidle. Evelina 4.00 85.00 WhiteCloud 4.00 35.00 VABIEOATBS- White and Bed. Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.00 40.00 Psyche 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 YBK&OW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00 4 I 4 \ I 41 4 < rARNATIONS ^^ Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now. ■WHITE CLOUD. EVELINA. GOLD NUQQET. MRS. JAS. DEAN. PAINTED LADY. NEW YORK. BON TON. EMPRESS. PSYCHE. $5 per hundred. $40 per thousand. iFLORA HILL. VICTOR. TRIUHPH. HAYOR PINQREB. ALBA SUPERBA. $3 per hundred. $25 per thousand. DAYBREAK, WH. SCOTT. HECTOR. JUBILEE. niNNIE COOK. $2 per hundred. $15 per thousand. ARriAZINDY, $2.50 per hundred. $20 per thousand The greatest scarlet of them all is HECTOR. Pennrock Co., 252 Wilmington, Del. Mention The Review when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S«*d Farms. Forast City Oraanheusas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. •'"'T^vV'SitB Tomato Seeds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, "Livlngsten's" and "Otkars." Almost any tomato seed will grow, but '"What will the harvest be?" Our specialty is Tha Bast Saads far tha Markat Gardanar. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention The Review when zou write. Smilax from Flats, HARRISII DISEASE '"bt',=;S THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Herd Shelled Stele, Mealy Bag, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KKAFT FI^AVT TONIC CO. Roekford, III. Mention The Review when you write. the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of 99 c^at October Sowing. Extra Strong. By mail or express. Express paid to all parts of U. S. or Canada. 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1,000; per 5,000 $17.50. E. H. SMITH, Macomb, Mention The Review when you write. DAQrC ROOTED CUTTINGS.... Brides. Bridesmaid, Meteor and Perles at $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. Clean, healthy stock. Remember, my Perles are First Prize VVinners, and the others always come in for their share at the St. Louis Siiow. J. r. AMMANN, EdwardsviHe, HI. Mention The Review when you write. Now in Course of Preparation The riorists' . l^ldriLIOlaa* By WM. SCOTT It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want PrirA Cit fWl to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- •^"**» »3»WW ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may SEND IM YOUR be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself OSOUi N9W rbORIdTS* PUBblSnilNG 520-535 Gaxton Building. CO. .GtllCAOO. ^•^''■^"- '-niilillin'f MiffiF*-^" •■ • ' -- • ■ ■nrfV tf*-!- i/it'a'i^iLii ■■ t fl|*...»*i"I.- ^^-wJ-..^.^' -. I': ■<-: : 268 The Weekly Flcwists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 9, 189». GRAND RAPIDS. The Florist Qub. The Florista' Club held a regular meeting at Eagle hotel, with N. B. Stover presiding. The forepart of the meeting was taken up with a miscella- neous discussion of glass and carna- tions, followed by a paper on "Vio- lets," by Chas. Chadwick, his method of cultivation differing somewhat from other growers. He prefers rooted run- ners for stock, starts them in flats, then runs them in 3-lnch pots, and about August! 1st plants in bench 8x9 inc^hes. The glass is left on through all stages, due attention being given 40 watering. When in pots they dry out quickly, when in the bench water whenever required, shade glass, so as to break the fierce rays of the sun. With this treatment he commences picking Oct. 1st and up to Feb. 1st from 2,600 plants of Lady Campbell picked 46,000 blooms or an average of 18 flowers to a plant; temperature about 50 degrees at night. Geo. F. Crabb reported that the glass agent was sick with the grip and could not attend this meeting, but will at- tend as soon as well. The annual carnation meeting will be held March 2nd at the Eagle hotel in the spacious reading room. The secretary was instructed to thank Mr. Hancock for his kind invitation to have the meeting held in Grand Ha- ven, but the same should be held at such place as is easily accessible to the greatest number. At some other occa- sion the club would be delighted to accept his kind hospitality. Geo. F. Crabb and Henry Smith were appointed a committee to secure exhibits of as many of the new carna- tions as possible. A resolution was offered and read, changing the constitution and by-laws so as to hold the meeting on Monday or Thursday evenings, instead of Tues- day, as at present. It will be placed on its second reading next meeting. Notes. Wm. Rhueland, employed by Wm. Cunningham, is at the U. B. A. hospi- tal, sick with the grip. Fred Cunning- ham and Alfred Hannah are also down with the same disease. There has been a flower stand start- ed in Morse's, the large department store, another encroachment on the domain of the florist. So far, there will be but two mem- bers of the club attend the carnation meeting, Henry Smith and George F. Crabb. Crabb & Hunter have decided not to enter their pink seedling Irene this year, knowing they have a cinch on a good thing they will wait until the fourth year before either exhibiting or putting it on the market. Their be- lief is daily growing stronger, that it is going to displace Scott. GEORGE F. CRABB. -■, . ..-v ■ If- , % t- V Carnation Seeds and Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieties;. 100 Seeds for 25 cents 100 Plants for $4.00 Sent free by maM. 25 Plants at 100 rate. Cash witk order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, d. c. Mention The Review when you write. • • CARNATIONS. RCX)TED CUTTINGS. C. H. Crane— Tiie leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. 6an. Maooo (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Can. Comoz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. Claoier (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Mmoriea (Hill) Large soft scarlet. Molba (May and Craig) Light pink. White Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Cold Hugcet, yellow. Now York, cerise pink. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mary Wood, white, light pink. Mrs.Ceo. M.Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1888 and standard varieties. We have a FINE STOCK of EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW. ^^ Send for our complete descriptive Price List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana... Grows only eight inches high and always cov- ered with bloom. Fine for oedding. F. Dorner S Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Review when you write pELTHOLSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection. $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, t$0 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats and in soil, $1.2S*per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,100. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per ICO, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per l.OoO. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. VerschaffeltU and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTHOUSEXr, Schenectady, H. T. Mention The Review when you write. FOUR GRAND ARNATIONS... AMFRir*A ^'^^ largest and most perfect /«lTlLni\^n« shaped scarlet Carnation pro- duced thus far; producing immense quantities of its soft, scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary certifi- cate A. C. S.. at Chicago. G. H. CRANE. (Dorner.) A long-stem- med bright scarlet, free, Erofuse, and constant bloomer. It comes into loom early and yields both quality and quan- tity; stem long and stiff from the beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate A. C. Society. MELBA MAY AND GRAIG. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced, large and perfect in form, very fragrant and with a long, stiff stem. (Niquet.) Deep clear cerise of a very pleas- MAUD ADAIMS. ing shade under any light; most attractive color of Its class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high : with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. Price for above four varieties, SIO.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1,000. E. G. HILL&CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. Stock for Florists. Fresh Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed, $1.25 per 100 seeds. California Violets, rooted runners, 60c per 100, $5.00 per l,0t0. California Violets, large clumps, $5.C0 per 100. Smilax Plants, 3-in. pots, fine stock, $2.00 " Ficus Elastica, tine, large-leaved Belgian, 6-in. pots, 18 to 24 inches tall, $6.00 per dozen. Roses, 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. 4-in. pots.... 8.00 F. WAIKEB ft CO.. 644 Fourth Ave., - - Louisville, Xy. Mention The Review when you write. MITGMIfNOS a: GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. GJitliMIOl b^ rU ll,DIN(,. VE.NTILATINQ .\PPAR.ATUS HOI WMIK BOILIKS. PIIMS WD tllllNOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when 70a write. •~*^^'^*'^^--- i. i Hd^ -■-V£^ .^iSiitt^ ' ' ij.**-'' i\,.^....^...i-' ^ . ■■■ .■:^^:^.-j.Jt.-U'^ .l^w.. ;-> .-I...., ...A., ■ .. - -^.' ■^J:^^>l..'^-i ...^^^.ll^ :.:i^- ^L ^ ^,.j:.iLLi:Lii..^ A. -...^-..;»- r^*fV!f-f!'^^f- PBBHUAJElY 9, 18^. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 169 New Sweet Scented Tropaeolum Phoebe A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing; flowers throughout the winter and summer season of a deep, golden yellow, with a rich crimsoned feath- ered blotch in each segment, outer edges notched or scolloped, the whole forming into an exquisitely shaped blossom: admired by all, and a decided improvement on all existing varieties in this class. Will prove a valuable plant for the retailer, it£ bright, handsomely marked flowers selling it on sight. 20 cents each, S2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. New Sun-Proof Tuberous Rooted Begonia, Duke Zeppelin. This beautiful variety originated as a cross between Begonia Davisii and one of the Tuberous Rooted sorts. It is similar in habit of growth to Begonia Davisii, growing only about 8 inches high and throwing^ up numberless stems of dazzling scarlet double flowers of a brilliancy not found in any other plant. It was probably the most noticed flowering plant at our nursery the past summer. Unlike all other varieties Duke Zeppelin delights in full sunshine. 20 cents each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. TroPjEOLum Phcebe. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, stronir and clean 75 •' Albertini and Delia Fox, very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " CASH WITH ORDER. LE MARS ORCCNHOUSCS. Le Mars. la. Mention Th« Review whwi yon writs. :CAf[?!NKm[IJW[N!jS Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanley White and California Violets and Giant Double Alyssum. , B. BHTST.MTBB, ■ AVOVDAI.S, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review when yon write. IMPERIAL VIOLET. 10,000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000. Keady for Immediate delivery. After these are gone shall not be able to send plants till sometime In March. I believe the Imperial, with- out exceptloD, Is the largest, longest stemmed, deepest blue in color, and most fragrant double violet grown, and for health and vigor cannot be surpassed If It can 1)6 equalled. It has never shown the slightest trace of disease of any kind. I have heard of Targe yields of flowers but my plants to d ite, Jan. 1st, have given me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the large fat buns areas thick as straws. The price of the Imperial has averaged so far fort Is seaion $1.47 per 100; can you beat this? If you cannot, send a small order and give them a trial. With every order of a dozfttor more I will send my new book on Violet Cul- tqre that will tell you some things that you do not know; It Is a plain description of the results of years of careful experiment. The book Itself Is worth all you payforthe plants, andls, I believe, the only work of the kind In print; It also describes the model violet bouse, preparation of bt-ds, soil and fertilizers; this work I have copyrighted and It can only be obtained from me. Price of plants with Violet Culture : Per dozen, $1.50 Per lOO, $10 00 Per 500, 45.00 Per 1000, 90.00 W. L. MINOB, Brockton, Mass. Violat Speoialist, S88 Belmont St. All Intending purchasers are cordially lnvir«d to call at my house and see this truly magnlhcent violet In bloom. It will pay you. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, 1899 KABD-r SHSXrBS. TREES. VUTES, EVSBO&EEB-8 and PEBBXrvZAI.B. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention The Review when you w|ite. BARGAIN- I must have rootn at ooce. . Oeranlum*, from 2 to 2J^-in. pots, of the best kinds mixed, used by the wealthy people of Tren- ton, N. J., past season, now ready for 8H or 4-inch pots, at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. . Rooted Cuttinfs Lizzie McGowan Carna- tion, at $7.00 per 1,000. Cash. B. r. KVSCHEBT, P«im Valley, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. NEW CARNATION Gov.Griggs SEEDLINQ OP VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 m., flowers similar in color to Daybreak, but much brighter; edge beau- tifully fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having oeen grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings to be delivered February Ist, : Price $7S.0D per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, $10.00 per 100, $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A personal inspection invited. Joseph Towell, RURSKRIKS. PATERSON) Ni Ji Mention Florlata* Review when yoa writ*. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON. 375 Lincoln Ave. CKXCAOO. Greeohoase PIPE and riTTINGS i![£SU Mention The Review when yon write. OUR SPECIALTY! Rooted Cuttings of New Varieties of Carnations. Special prices to those who issue lists or buy to sell again. Let us know what you are going to need. GEO. HANCOCK A SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when yon write. MOLE TRAP For destroying: ground mole* in lawns, parks, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Guaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fail. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Im- plement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on re- ceipt ofSZ.OO by K. W. KjIJLSS, Mention The BIBaEWOOD, Review when H. J. you write. Lettuce Plants. SU^Ar'^fe' Prepaid by mail or express. Safe arrival guar- anteed. Grand Rapids, St. L. B. S. Forcing, St L Market— best three for forcing. Cash. « .. JR: A. McPHERON. Litchfield, ill. Mention The Review when you write. ^^ij^jgjgjy-ll^ljooi t. -1..- -. .».ja .■rj.--».i.:.-V.. . ■.■-.^■l..-. - . i-v - :, ■ .^Lt-'X-.J.' ■^Jl&^«tv;>i.U#3'^ ■^JiT-^-i^ ^:fi^.- -s*-. 270 The Weekly Fbrists^ Review* B*EBtlUAlt-5f 0. 18^. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. 270 American Rose Co. .268 Amling.E. C 258 Ammann, J. F 287 Baiter, W. J.... ••"•264 Bassett&Washbura.^^ Benthey& Co :;■..... 260 Budlong, L A....."«w Buclcbee.H.W. ^25^267 Burpee. W. Atlee &^ Chicl»goWrecki«i« ^^^ CiSiMaViCut Flow- er Co ■ *" Cottage Gardens.... ^^ Crabb& Hunter ....265 Cut Flower Exchange^^ Detroit ■'Flower Pot^^ DSJch:A:&co::::27o Dillon. j.L...^.----26'« Domer.F.&SonsCo^ Dreer:H.AV25»:286^269 Ellis &PoUworth ...259 Ellison &Tesson... .260 Esler. John G. Secy .270 Evenden Bros.. »* F. &F. Nurseries... 259 Fehr,A.G.....^--26tt Felthousen,l.E....^ Gibbons, H.W .f'l Giblin& Co ...... .^^ Hancoclc,Geo.&Son2b9 Heacoclc,]o8 ^ Herr, Albert M «6 HiU.b.G.&Co 268 Hitchings&C^^^272 Hoiton&HunltelCo^ Hint.E.H;.i.^i"'-262 Iackson.E.B 263 acob8,fe.& Sons ..272 ewett. Z. K. & Co..i»9 LMt&,W.F. 263-.^ Keenan'sSeedStore.264 Kelsey, H. P.^i ^ Kellogg, Geo. M 2B0 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co ••■■•■f'f Kennicott Bros. Co. «1 Kraft Plant Tonic... *7 KroeschellBros.Co.272 Kuebn.C.A. ^ Kuhl,Geo.A... »* Lager & Hurrell .. ..263 LeMars Greenhouses 2o9 Livingston Seed Co.287 Loclcland Lumber Co 258-270 LonaD.B 264 Lord & Bumham Co 272 Lynch, W. E.... 258-260 Manning, J. W 262 McKellar & Winter- son 265 McMorran. £. E. & Co 271 McPheron, R. A ....269 Minor, W.L 269 Model Plant Stake Co. 286 Moon, S.C 265 Moninger, J.C. Co.. 271 Morris Floral Co 266 Morrison, A 269 Muschert, B. F 269 Old Colony Nurseries h269 Pennock, S. S 264 Pennrock Co 267 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 272 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 264 Quaker City Machine Works 272 Randall, A. L 260 Reed & Keller 265 Reed Glass Co 272 Regan Pt'g House... 271 Raid, Edw 264 ReinbergBros 260 Rice, M.&Co 262 Ricksecker, Chas ...265 Rudolph, Max 260 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 260 Schmitz.F. W. 0....262 Schultheis. A 268 Sefton,J. W. Co 271 Shelmire, W. R 269 Siebrecht & Son ....264 Smith, N.& Son 262 Smith, E. H 267 Soltau.C. &Co 263 South Side Floral Co. 259 Steffens;'E !!!!!! ""265 StoUery Bros ^.266 Thorbum, J . M. & Co. 263 Towell, Jos 269 Vesey.W.J. Sec'y..262 WabashRy 262 Walker. F. & Co.... 268 Weber & Sons 266 Wietor Bros 262 Winter, S.B 263 Wittbold,Geo 259 Wors, C. W 260 Young, John Welsh .265 Zeese&Co 271 BALTIMORE. At a meeting of the Florists' and Gardener^' Club, held Jan. 23. it was decided to Rive a chrysanthemum show in the falL The folbowing com- mittee was appointed to malce prelimi- nary arrangements and the schedule: Charles Wagner, Harry Eiias, W. P. Binder, John Donn, Fred G. Burger, Philip B. Welch and F. Bauer. Mr. Charles Wagner made a handsome ex- hibition of white seedling carnations. MONTREAL. At the annual meeting of the Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, held Jan. 20. officers t^r 1899 were elected as follows: A. C. Wilshlre, president (re-elected); Messrs. G. A. Robinson and A. Pinoteau. vice-presi- dents; W. Wilshire. treasurer; F. Ben- nett, secretary; W. Horsoin. assistant secretary; W. Whiting. F. C Smith, J. Eddy, C. A. Smith, J. Doyle and G. pascoe, executive committee. "JADOO" Germinate Seeds Strike Cuttiogs JADOO FIBRE, and In WATER Then you can rely upon the re«ult8. WH... 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' 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot WdtiT Boilers, .l'i|)es, littiiup ft)' Oa'al' ).' ^'"' \cnlil<(tiii() Vppiirutiis Send Four CcT.b ki' Oa'al'> 1 Mention The Review when you write. fi'jA ''ilfr-^ -i..,'g;.>Jjl...^A/l.:;'. ij»M^.:, FEBRUARY 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 27J Ji J.W^rioNMrol Mention The Review when you write. PB8iss Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, qnicker and more effective than the bellows. Warmly com- mended by all who have tried It If your seeds- man does not have it order direct from us. EDW; E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Florists' Review when writlngr advertisers. MORRISTOWN, N. J. The second annual dinner of Morris County Gardners and Florists took place on Mon day evening at the Washington Hotel. About fifty members partici- pated with a number of invited guests. Mr. P, O'Mara officiated as toast- master, and with that important chair so ably filled it goes without saying the "fun was fast and furious." A long list of toasts was honored and responded to as follows: "Our Society." President Duckham; "Our Country," Mr. Pearson; "Morris County," Mr. C. B. Gee; "Sister So- cieties," Mr. Geo. Smith, Orange; "American Florists," Mr. J, N. May "Cut Flowers," Mr. A. , Herrington ; "Orchids," Mr. J. E. Lager; "New Plants, Mr. F. L, Atkins; "The Press," Mr. J. W. Withers. The lighter side of the evening's entertain- ment was well sustained by Messrs. A. H. Lucas and S. McCullom with songs and recitations. Among the decorations contributed by members special mention must be made of the magnificent vase of Mr. May's new Carnation Olympia. It was voted to be honestly worth $35,000 and with a generosity befitting the occas- ion Mr. May distributed the flowers at the close of the evening to all such jnembers as desired to graft them up- on stocks they had at home. Joking aside, however, Olympia la a beauty, PRESS - V,.-. -.^rf- •■■'5V v:?sS?^^^^ EVER-Y G) .. ^Description ^JlJONINGERKQ. m^^mmkiQllCAOO. Mention Th» Ttevlyw when you write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. Mention The Review when you write. 132 Liberty Straat. new YORK. ESTIMATES FREE. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nonery Florists' nflatalogues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention Florlats' Review when yoa write. ■^■iPliOIO PP()( Ib^ I.N(,P\\|N(.i.^:' lOI' in UkT>(lk'N "^ head and shoulders above Mrs. Bradt, Lily Dean or any other fancy colored variety out to date. H. CATALCX3UES RECEIVED. Ellis & PoUworth, Milwaukee, Wis., red flower pots (own make) ; "W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Farm An- nual; same, seeds; Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky., seeds, bulbs, plants, nursery stock, etc.; Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, seeds; A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va., plants and bulbs; A. Tilton & Son, Cleveland, O., seeds; Wm. Murphy, Cincinnati, O.; rooted carnation cuttings; W. A. Man- da, S. Orange, N. J., new and rare plants, seeds and bulbs; J. C. Bigelow, Utica, N. Y., fruit, shade and orna- mental trees; Deming Co., Salem, O., spray pumps and nozzles; D. M. An- drews, Boulder, Col., hardy cacti, rare Colo, conifers and novelties in shrubs and plants; same, general catalogue; Hill Side Nursery, Marksville, La., tested rare plants and seeds; W. A. McFadden, Cincinnati, 0., information for flower buyers; Grifllth & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md., farm and garden sur»plies. PARK AND OUT DOOR ART ASST^J. We have received a printed copy of the second report of the American Park and Outdoor Art Association fnom Swretary Warren H. Manning, Boston, Mass. It contains 164 pages and givee in full the essays read at the last meeting, together with the discussions and reports in detail the speeches at the annual banquet ten- dered by the ciitizena of Minneapolis. The mission of the association is "To promote the conservation of natu- ral scenery, the acquirement and im- provement of land for public parks and reservatiloiis, and the advancement of all outdoor art having to do with the designing and fitting of grounds for public and private use and enjoy- ment." All having an interesit in these objects are eligible to member- ship. The annual duee are $2.00. The next meeting will be held in the city of Deitroit. Mich. MILPX>RD, CONN.— Relations are strained between O. H. Nye, the florist, and the editor of the Milford Citizen. At last report Mr. Nye had gone for tar and feathers and the editor is do- ing business with a 38-caliber revolver lying on his desk. HACKBNSACK, N. J.— Fire that started in the boiler room did $5,000 damage to the Red Towers Green- houses January 30. TOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very best advantage from advertisers in The Florists' R'»view, and at the same time adyanc3 the ln-< terests of your paper. .i>,.ijA:^J:..,Sd*i.-n&: .■^•.^^\ .■■..^..l: .■ .' . - ■^' ' ■•**.*■■ 1. ■ ...I '.— • . _.>ujL~^^j. .i.^1^.- •li.'U-iW-«..^»- 272 The Weekly Florists' Review. FEBRUARY 9, 18M. KROESCHELL BROS CO. Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 ErioSt., CHICAG R«t1«w whm yon write. High Grade BOILERS aySi.. f""- GREENHOUSES. STIJm JIND HOT WftTKR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. IC^ntlno Tho R»v1#^r ^rh<>Ti Ton wTlt>. For GRCLNHOUSCS, CONSCRVATOHllS, HOTBEDS, ETC Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints, Oils, Etc. TKB SBBD OImABB ft FAIHT CO. 456 W. BROADWAY. - - NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. ....NOW IN COURSE OF PREPARATION.... THE Florists' Manual By WM. scon. It will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference mav be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself. Frioa, 9S.00. Sand in yonr order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-535 Caxton BMg., Chicogo. LORD & BURNHAM CO. Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Plant and estimatet furnished on application for Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected completa, or for material only. Highest Awards at the World's Fair. Bend 4ct8. postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATER HEATER. Specially adapted to large ranges. Will heat up to 16,500 feet of glass. Highest economy. Moderate cost. Also heaters for smaller work. Send five cents postage to New York office for latest catalogue of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Estimates furnished for Cypress Greenhouse Material. We make special Greenhouse PUTTY. Price on Application. New York Office: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th St. Mention The GcNCRAL Office and Works: Irvington-on- Hudson, N. Y. Review when you write. "Spence'' Hot Water Heater. The grate— improved pattern— rocking and dump- ing—easily operated— K turn of dumping spindle un- locks grate so it can be quickly dumpea by means of shaking lever. By removing a cap on outside ash pit grate spindle can be removed, unlocking grates and grate ring— both can be replaced without disturbing balance of heater- no bolts inside ash pit, where they would be hard to get at— a great grate in a great heater. PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFG. COMPANY, SYRACUSE "NEW YORK -BOSTON. KEUOGG-MACKAY-CAMERON COMPANY, 110 UKE STREET, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when yo« write. 6LASS Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator OULF CYPRESS BARS. ETC. Manufactured C limhc )& ^nn« Factory. Queens Borough . ..by «' JWODS ft 01)115, office. 406 W. 13th St., N. Y. SASH WHITE LEAD, Mention The PUTTY, Etc , AT WHOLESALE. Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS IMIMS. IIIIINGS \SU MMIi MING Al'iniUllS Q.n,l F.„r r,.nt. f,.r ...nl.., • • • OKI tSilOl SI HI II l)IN(, ■ -Ml ,^1 ■, c -ii-iirtlilMI iVip -.-.-. --/....r.;||, n ifyS. - n-'rtiiiuiiiihir'i'iiWTi M III 1 ii iii-iii man ilAWktfi^BdaHauiAitiyUHiifidMiuitfdK^^aiiifiiiii ..^ .- >■ .. . ,.t^^.. -A^^. * /fir<.'<3--'!' •:•»-, ■: , y K COPVNIOHT, 1899, BY . 1 . rL.ORI«T«' PUBL.I8t1IMG CO., 820-53S Caxton Bulldlnft, CI1ICAQO. VoLin. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY t6, J899. No. 64. AMONG CHICAGO GROWERS. Wietof Bros. When wandering through the im- mense range of greenhouses of Wletor Bros., in Rogers Park, it is difficult to believe that they entered the ranks of the growers only four years ago. The firm is composed of Nicholas and Hen- ry Wietor, both young men, Henry be- ing 32 and Nicholas 25 years of age. The glass consists of 57 houses, each 125 feet long and varying from 22 to 27 feet wide, all devoted to roses and carnations. Roses comprise the bulk of the stock and American Beauties lead in number. Meteors, Brides and Maids make up the remainder, with the ex- ception of one house of Perles. They tried Morgan, Siebrecht and Carnot, but dropped them all as unprofitable. With Beauty they are very successful and the accompanying engraving of one of their Beauty houses from a photograph taken last week shows the splendid growth and long stems they get. The newest Beauty houses are 14 feet to ridge and 7 feet clear under the gutters. A large range of houses built last summer is devoted to carnations and their cut of these has largely increased this season. Triumph is their favorite pink variety. With them It produces more flowers than Scott from the same space and the flowers sell at a better price. They have dropped Scott entirely in its favor. They like Ar- gyle on account of the fine color, but with them it does not produce as free- ly as Triumph, and the flowers rarely bring a better price than that variety. They will, however, continue to grow it for the sake of the color. They have dropped Nancy Hanks, as with them the flower was small and the variety a cropper. Rose Queen "split so badly that it split the stem." Tidal Wave had too short a stem. In whites McGowan is still the main reliance. It is not only a great pro- ducer but the flowers can be held ^ long time, either on the plants or off. Evelina has produced even more freely than McGowan, and the flowers are better shaped, but they are smaller and shorter stemmed. With them Flora Hill produces about as freely as McGowan and the flowers are better, but they are not such good keepers. Alaska had very short stems last sea- son, though one year they had good stems from plants that were benched as early as July. The plants seem slow to take hold of the soil when moved. In reds they consider Jubilee about the only one of value. With them It produces about as freely as Argyle. 'ITiey tried a hundred plants of Bon Ton, which produced freely early In the season, but later took a long vaca- tion, and are only now tending to business again. In variegated sorts Armazindy Is a wonderful producer with them, giving more good flowers to the square foot than any other carnation on the place, not excepting Triumph. They have had 27 flowers flt to cut at one time on one plant of Armazindy, and the variety will average 75 good flowers to Greenhouses of Wietor Bros., Rogers Park, Quca{;o. V^fc.rS. ^r*^-.»,M-.- ^ ^i^V»' 274 The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 16, 1899. a plant for the season. Unfortunately the market will take only a limited amount of variegated carnations. They have a pink sport from Armazindy, from which they expect a good deal, as a pink with the free character of Armazindy will he a decided acquisi- tion. They grow Armazindy largely as a summer white carnation, as in summer it comes almost pure white outside. They grow some PIngree, but find the call for the flowers rather limtted. It produces satisfactorily. Many of their carnations are in solid beds and they prefer them this way. They have benches in their newest range, but this was because the land lay lower and they lacked filling. In addition to Armazindy they grow Scott and Portia for outdoor summer flowers. The plants for summer blooming are propagated about Thanksgiving, They contemplate making very ex- tensive additions to their glass the coming summer, expecting to cover ten acres more of ground with glass. The city salesroom is at 51 Wabash ave. and is presided over by "Nick" Wietor, while Henry Wietor devotes his attention to the growing establish- ment at Rogers Park. Tobacco Dust. A reader asks. "Does the mixing of tobacco dust or ground tobactio with potting sod keep the angle worms out of pot plants? I think it does not last long; has anyone tried it?" We have never heard that tobacco dust was used for ridding the soil of angle worms. Tobacco stems, when well rot- ted, have been proved to be a very good manure to plough in as you would stable manure. We had a neigh- bor, a leaf tobacco merchant, who was also an amateur farmer, and scores of tons of the tobacco stems he used to plough under and raised excellent crops. W« don't think worms object to to- bacco, and, like much higher organized beings, may learn to enjoy it. The best known method to rid your pot plants or borders of angle worms is to dissolve one pound of quick lime In 20 gallons of water, or that proportion, and when the water is cleared apply as a watering; that will settle the worms. Having occasionally a barrel or two of air slaked lime on the premises, we have often added to our mixture of compost on the potting bench a 4-inch pot of the lime to a bushel of soil, or about that rate. We never saw it have the slightest ill effect on any of our plants, and it has most effectually killed the worms. Qnerarias. S. P. says: "I have some cineraria plants that are full of buds, but they have no petals to them. The plants are flne ones and were grown in a tem- perature of 45 degrees. They are well budded, but have no petals." This is etrange, for without petals it could scarcely be a bud. I have noticed this spring from a packet of seed bought for single that there are several plants now growing perfectly double flowers, and when they are in the bud form, or just showing color, they are abortive looking things, and are in reality an abortion and not near so attractive or desirable as the single flower. We surmise that the cinerarias of S. P. are coming double and that is all that's the matter with them. They are in right temperature, 45 degrees at night. Greenfly is the deadly and persistent enemy of the cineraria. Great care should be taken in watering. If al- lowed to get dust dry they lose their largest lower leaves. If overwatered they are easily killed. What with the ^eat space on the bench necessary to grow them well, the great flght against aphisand their un£daptability to grow- ing in a warm room, with their estab- lished low price, there are many plants more profitable. While a great attrac- tion to a well-kept, cool conservatory, it would be just as well for all com- mercial men to drop them for a decade. Then there would be a new race of plant buyers who did not know them as "such a cheap plant." Azalea Mollis and Detitzia Gracilis. F. W. N. asks: "When is the time to take Azalea Mollis and Deutzia gracilis into a night temperature of 50 degrees? Sunny days the house is from 65 to 75 degrees for Easter fiow- ers. What treatment is required?" I had occasion to say last week that Deutziaa should have six weeks; that means that you have no time to spare after this week's Review reaches you^ Azalea Mollis will do very well with the same time. Their treatment Is very simple. Supposing you have the plants now "heeled in" In a cold frame or pit, all they want is to be potted firmly in pots just large enough to take the roots and get a little earth round the ball. At the price at which both of these plants can be purchased, it is far cheaper to buy evety fall than attempt to carry any over in pots during sum- mer; 50 to 55 degrees at night, with plenty of water at the roots and a daily syringing till the flowers show color is all that is necessary. We think Deutzia gracilis in moderate size a most useful plant, but the aweet and fragile A. Mollis has been anything but profitable to us, and we are quite sat- isfied to let the "other fellow" grow it. Sweet Peas. From the city of C. comes this grum- ble: "I have a house planted in sweet peas, solid beds, sown last week in Oc- tober. They are 18 inches high, look healthy, but will not take hold, and are sending up thousands of new shoots. They are showing buds; what Is ■ wrong? Two years ago, under the same conditions, they were twice the size." We should be inclined to think if they are sending up thousands of shoots and now showing bud that they have very much "taken hold" and that there Is little to complain of. Several reasons may be accountable for a dwarfer growth. It has been a snowy, cloudy winter, with a lower average temperature than two years ago. Then again, perhaps your solid bed was new with a liberal allowance of manure; now the soil may be much less fertile. You can't force sweet peas and you get no flowers till we get an increased sunlight, which comes in March. The treatment I should give these peas just now Is plenty of syringing but only a moderate supply of water at the roots. I have had occasion to say on pre- vious occasions that a solid bed Is not the place to grow sweet peas for early spring picking. Last spring I saw growing in a carnation house In four inches of soil the flnest peas I ever saw, stems 12 inches long and not a petal dropping. They were sown at each pillar In three-quarter span house, about under the ridge, where they had 7 or 8 feeit head room. The soil was rich with manure, but there was scarcely four Inches of It. I am not advocating growing carnations and peas in the same house, but, depend on it, the shallow bench principle is right. To some of my readers my experi- ence of seven or eight years ago with a solid bed for sweet peas may be new. It was a foot of good, rich, heavy loam and beneath that more or less rich ter- ritory until you struck Manilla. The vines grew and grew till they reached the top of the house, about 9 feet; then they took a downward inclination and dropped over In a bridal-veil kind of style. With the suns of April they grew up once more till they again reached the glass. They flowered a very little before good early ones out- .-ti-:_i.y_j I-:.*. .«-rvi..l..^..___ tIl.uV.-.t«'^..kJL^J^!lA>>^^' J :^-^]Si^^^>^^-i;7. ,1^ j-;^- •■ .j«^i'r S -^^T^*. '.> 276 The Weekly Florists' Revkw* FEBRUARY 16, 1899. 55. Sprinkle a little soil or leaf mould among the tubers, but not covering them by any means. From near the old orown there will be soon starting a number of young growths. When these are 3 or 4 inches long they will root quicicly, but it should be in sand where the bottom heat is 65 to 70 de- grees. Always cut a dahlia, cutting immediately below a joint. If these cuttings are grown along, shifted when needed, kept tied up, planted out as soon as it is safe in a loam that has had one-half its weight of manure added and copiously watered two or three times a week, you can pick full flowers by July 1st, or, at least, by the anniversary of the battle of Santiago. WM. SCOTT. INDOOR GROVN CARNATIONS. By Chas. W. Johnson. [Read before the Philadelphia Meeting of the American Carnation Society.] The principal motive that led us to adopt the growing of carnations under glass from start to finish was to try and have the plants throw an even cut of blooms steadily throughout the season rather than have an abun- dance of flowers at one time and a scarcity another. We found upon first trial that we could produce a much finer grade of blooms with better stems and with less disease by grow- ing the plants under glass throughout the summer months. This is the third season that we have grown our carnations by this method and while we do not claim to have mastered all the ills and failings that carnations are subject to, such as rust, bacteria, purple-joint, bursted calyx, and most particular of all, to time our crop so as to have plenty of flowers when prices are high and there is a scarcity of stock on the market, yet we firmly believe we are on the right track, and though the number of blooms produced per plant may be slightly in favor of field grown stock the cash returns have proven with us to be decidedly in favor of the plants grown inside all summer. We will ad- mit that in the fall and early winter months, say along till about the mid- dle of November, the number of blooms being cut from field grown plants will put our indoor grown stock in the shade, and though this may be the case, it has come under our notice time and again in this (Chicago) mar- ket at least how little actual cash re- turns the grower realizes for all of this big cut or the greater part of it through it being poor colored and hav- ing short stems. In Chicago last fall lots of this kind of stock went to waste and what was sold brought only 40 to 60 cents per hundred, and this is the time that field grown stock has the advantage and is piling up the aver- age number of blooms cut per plant over those which have been grown in- side. About the commencement of Octo- ber our indoor grown plants will have begun to get in their work and the flowers can be disposed of readily at a good price, due mostly through their having a longer and much better stem and also being flner in color. It has been our experience with several vari- eties for them to throw a big crop of blooms the first month or two after being lifted from the field, but after that crop has gone and we get along into December and the dark days com- mence, they seem to suddenly take a standBtill and do not budge, no mat- ter how we try to encourage them. The blooms are worth two or three times as much now to what they were six or eight weeks ago, and we have often wished our big cut of a few weeks back could have been switched from then till now. To bring this about has been our aim, by growing* the- plants inside, and from the way they have done with us so far we feel greatly encouraged. Through close observation we have found tnat the wood does not get so hard on the indoor grown plant as it does on those lifted from the field. We also find they keep up a more active growth throughout the entire season, producing a steady crop of long stem fancy blooms far beyond what we have been able to do in the same houses and under the same conditions with field grown stock. The indoor grown plant will not make as large a plant or produce as much grass, neither will it throw so many short jointed growths, which with some varieties rarely amount to anything. This allows them to be planted closer together; we have all our plants set ten inches apart each way this season, and we find that though we may not realize so many blooms per plant there is very little if any difference in the cut from the area of bench occupied between outdoor and indoor grown stock. It has come to our notice of grow- ers trying this method of culture by planting 25 to 50 each, and sometimes less of several varieties on the one bench under the same condition and given the same treatment; we fail to see how this can be called a fair test, for this is not enough plants of each variety to try the method proper- ly, neither will two varieties, except in a few instances, respond as they should do under the same treatment-. The cultural method we have/^fol- lowed is to select January or i'ebru- ary rooted cuttings and pot them up into thumb pots, after which they are given the same treatment a^ the young stock intended for planning in the field. We always aim to keep them as cool as possible, with plenty of light and good ventilation. Care must be taken to prevent them from drying out too much, also never allow them to become pot bound. We find the thumb pot large enough to carry the plant along to the end of March or begin- ning of April, They are then potted up into 3i»^-inch pots and if the weather is favorable can be set outside in cold frames, keeping them a little close for a few days, after which they will need all the ventilation you can give them. As soon as the weather will allow the sash is removed entirely, replacing them should we have a cold or rainy spell. They will need going over every little while and the tops pinched out to encourage them to break up from the bottom. We find this size pot large enough to carry them along till planting out time, or, in other words, to the end of June or the beginning of July, but should any of the plants show signs of suffering or begin to get hard we would advise giving them a larger pot. After the house is all ready and the soil has been made as firm as possible the plants are set ten inches apart each way, care being taken that the plants are not at all dry when being planted. After they are set we water the plants only, leaving the rest of the beds until they have got well hold of the soil, and when the time comes to give the bed a good watering we go over it to make sure that it is as even and as firm as possible. After this the general routine of our work is to keep a watch on them to see that they do not become too dry. Particular care should be taken to have the soil of the same condition clear through. We do not advocate giving the beds a mulch so early after planting as this; our method is, keep the surface loosened up with a hand rake, which we find answers the pur- pose just as well, preventing the soil from becoming baked, and enables us to judge its condition better. We do not allow the beds to get too wet, but keep them as much as possible in a pliable condition, watering only when dry, and then thoroughly. As a matter of course, all the ven- tilation possible should be given, the more the better. We do not shade the glass at all, only during planting time. In very hot weather we give the plants a good syringing and dampen the walks every day. With this treatment we have never been troubled with thrip or red spider. After the plants get started they will make a rapid growth, and if neglected begin to get ■..'ji> C".y'>^>^^ i ->■,. "fS V';. T'^'' ' FEBRUARY 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 277 drawn and throw up flowering shoots. Herein we believe lies the secret of whether we are going to make a suc- cess of our indoor grown plants, for if not systematically pinched back they become straggling and with no bottom or foundation to them. The plants we set out last season on June 20th were by Sept. 1st a solid mass of fine wood from one end of the house to the other, and not a dis- eased plant among them. Twenty will easily cover the total loss from stem rot out of eight thousand plants dur- ing the entire season. About the mid- dle of September the plants are ready for staking, after which a thin mulch of well rotted cow manure Is put on, and from this on the usual winter cul- ture Is given them. These lines are not Intended to Im- ply that the only way to get fine carna- tions is to grow them under glass throughout the entire season, for It Is demonstrated on every hand that grand stock Is being produced from plants lifted from the field, but which- ever method is adopted, the only way to attain success is to keep everlast- ingly watching each little detail and requirement of your plants. SUB-WATERING AND DRY AIR IN GREENHOUSES. By J. C. Arthur, of the Purdue Experimental Station. [Read before the Philadelphia Meeting of the American Carnation Society.] The time was when acceptable greenhouse culture called for a maxi- mum growth without close inquiry Into the question of healthy and nor- mal developiment. The ideal of the gardener was a tropical jungle with steaming atmosphere and a wealth of luscious foliage and flower. The use of glass houses for winter production of vegetables and flowers, delighting In cool weather, such as lettuce, radish, rose and carnation, brought with It some modification of the tropical Ideal. But doubtless the most potent factor In changing the point of view has been the pressing necessity for protection against the many destructive parasitic diseases. When the rust, smut, rot or mildew carried off a crop, as It did much oft- ener and more completely than In the open air, an Inquiry Into the causes of the epidemic revealed advantages in methods that eliminated the condi- tions that favored the growth of the fungus as fully as could be done with- out Interfering with the growth of the crop. Incidentally It was learned that the old-time notions regarding green- house methods could be profitably modified, and a spirit of inquiry and willingness to change has been engen- dered, especially a desire to adapt the conditions to the fundamental needs of the crop grown, If such knowledge can be obtained. In citing the chief factors In chang- ing the ideals in greenhouse culture one must not forget the subtle but po- tent influence of the long stemmed flower. To meet the demands of fash- Ion for a large flower upon a strong leafy stem of considerable length, very fortunately a demand that rests upon a healthy taste, although one that Is sometimes carried to extremes, the florist has been obliged to inquire Into the conditions that especially pro- mote a vigorous yet substantial de- velopment. Besides producing a large flower upon a long stem, thorough business success requires that the pet- als be of a lasting texture and the stem flrm and substantial, and that each plant shall produce a maximum number of sndh blooms continuously for the season. Only highly bred plants, strengthened along every her- edlitary channel, kept under condi- tions for well-balanced and healthy development, can meet these exacting requirements. A clear conception of the problem shows some radical defects In the old- time methods of rearing plants under glass. A year ago, in my paper before this society under the ccption, "Moist- ure the Plant's Greatest Require- ment," I presented reasons for believ- ing that for the flowers and vegeta- bles usually grown In oommercial greenhouses, wrong ideas prevailed re- garding the distribution and applica- tion of moisture. I pointed out that the plant would thrive best, especially the carnation, when the air was mod- erately dry, and the soil moist be- neath and dry on the surface. To se- cure these conditions I advocated the abandonment of surface spraying and watering, and the substitution of uni- form watering from beneath the soil. My experience In presenting new methods to those who should presum- ably take the liveliest interest in them does not lead me to be sanguine of much support. I am often reminded of an attempt I once made to do a senrice to some elderly persons who lived in a small town away from the direct lines of railway. Bananas were practically unknown In that regrlon, and upon visiting them I carried some along at considerable inconvenience to myself. I expatiated upon the merits of the new fruit, but my friends would only take very small nibbles, and promptly came to the conclusion that they did not care for it, and said that I had better eat it myself, if I thought it was good. Some years afterward, when the town had grown and the shops were abundantly stocked with imported fruits, I paid a visit to the same old folks and found that bana- nas had become their special delight, and to live without them was a hard- ship. So I had thought that subwatering, especially in large and progressive es- tablishments; might come about In time, aod naturally have been greatly surprised and gratified to Uarn that on' the contrary it has been taken up with promptness, both by large and small growers, and not at all in a gin- gerly manner, but on a scale that is likely to demonstrate its good and weak points with reasonable clearness. The present paper is intended as a supplement to the former one. to strengthen some of the theoretical points and to amplify some of the practical details. In the first place I wish to call your attention to an able paper by Dr. W. "Wollny upon the In- fiuence of atmospheric moisture on the growth of plants, published a few months ago. The work was carried on at Munich in the experimental grounds of the Bavarian Agricultural College. Farm crops growing in the open field, including alfalfa, hairy vetch, barley, flax and potato, were used; and In or- der to control the amount of moisture in the air the experimental plants were covered with small houses, about three feet by six and five feet high, having glass on three sides. These houses were in groups of three, one having air like the outside air. one having it more moist and one much drier. The plants were enclosed and observa- tions taken throughout the whole growing season, the houses being large enough to permit normal development. The extra moist air was secured by al- lowing water to drip upon blotting pa- per, and the extra dry air by using an absolvent like chloride of calcium. The work was well carried out and the results can evidently be accepted with confidence. The well established conclusions may be summed up in a few sentences, the details not being especially impor- tant In this connection. It is particu- larly interesting to learn that the ash content is always greater in plants grown in dry air, and even the dry weight is usually more, which, being interpreted, means that In the dry air more water passes up through the plant, bearing with it more food mate- rial derived from the soil, and that this induces an increased production of solid matter In the plant. All parts of the plant become firmer in dry air, the woody fibers increase in strength, and the cuticle in thickness. This insures a more substantial devel- opment, and in most cases brings about a heavier harvest. It is exactly in line with the aims of the fiorlst. who wishes cut fiowers that will ship well and that will stand up well In heated rooms. A feature that Is not so acceptable was the shortening of the stems and contraction of the leaves in the dry air, which was very marked In every trial. This Is undoubtedly due, as the author has Indicated, to the loss of water from the foliage being so great In the dry air that the roots were un- able to take it up fast enough from the soil to maintain the internal pres- sure, which necessarily prevented the cells from duly expanding. That the difference In size of the organs was chiefly due to a deficiency of water supply is also evidenced by the failure of the potato tubers to properly in- crease and fill with starch In plants grown in dry air. Of course it re- ..^^.^ : . .i^^ A'. ' .','... i^tA^Jti^ >»'^'-?v>^^. ■ '•■ 278 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 16, 1899. mains an open Queetion whether the roots would really take uo sufficient water, if it were supplied to them abundantly, to provide for the evapo- ration, and sftill keep up the necessary internal pressure for maximum growth. This is a question that can only be answered by actual experi- ment, which so far is lacking. From the Bavarian investigations we may safely infer that a moderately dry atmosphere promotes the substan- tial development of ordinary plants, increases the strength of stem and firmness of tissue, but that the full benefits can only be derived when there is an adequate supply of moist- ure for the roots. We may also believe from the knowledge we have derived from other sources, that plants in a •dry atmosphere are less likely to take diseases. However, we are chiefly interested at present in the plant's demand for water. What has already been said is enough to indicate that the plant should have as much water supplied to it as can be taken up by the roots. I believe no argument is needed to con- vince my hearers that for greenhouse crops subwatering is immensely supe- rior to any system of surface water- ing. Since the presentation of my paper before this society a year ago, many articles have been published commendatory of the method, and a number of practical and theoretical points elucidated that were not touched upon in my necessarily brief paper. From what has been published, and from my rather extended correspond- ence, I am more fully than ever con- vinced that the use of tile for supply- ing water, and makeshifts in place of a thoroughly watertight bench bottom, which are generally selected on ac- count of cheapness, are likely to bring disappointment. The most satisfac- tory lining, probably in the order named, is zinc, galvanized iron, or ce- ment, which should extend three or four inches up the sides of the bench, or to the top, if the expense does not seem too great. The bottom is then covered with four inches of porous bricks, set so close together that soil will not drop between them; and am- ple space is provided for water and air to circulate freely by removing about a half inch of the lower edges of the bricks before setting. The bed is then filled with soil in the usual manner. Water is run into the bottom of the bench, through an inch tube set at in- tervals of five to ten feet along the front edge, or an even better way probably is the plan I recen-tly saw in use in Mr. Fred Dorner's houses, of ■using a flue about two by six inches Instead of the tube. Mr. Dorner's plan permits water to be run in a little eas- ier from the hose, and does away with any necessity for a gauge, as the bot- tom of the bench can be readily seen through the flues, and the presence or absence of standing water noted. Overflows should be provided at the back of the bench, so that only a cer- tain depth of water can be added, even by the most careless workman. These can be placed at two inches above the bottom, which experience shows to be about right. These items cover the essential fea- tures of what is believed to be at pres- ent the most perfect system of sub- watering. So far as the application in comimercial houses has come to my knowledge there seems to be misap- prehension of the full philosophy of the system. The soil should at all times be well supplied with air, which largely comes from beneath, and there- fore should not be kept too wet. Un- less benches are made far deeper than usual, water standing in the bottom of the bench any large part of the time can not fail to keep the soil too wet, besides depriving it of the circulation of air that should take place through the brick. It must be remembered that the bricks continue to supply water to the soil above long after it has entirely disappeared from the bot- tom of the bench. The usual depth of soil is scarcely enough for this system, even with the most judicious atten- tion. It would be better to have five or six inches of soil above the bricks, and then an inch of the surface soil can always be kept dry to act as a mulch and a protection against fungi. After a bench is first filled, water should be applied cautiously and time enough given for the slow process of diffusion. It will take from one to three days for the moisture to appear at the surface after water is run into the bottom. Water enough for the op- eration can be supplied in two or three applications; what more is added tends to puddle the soil and injure it. Patience is needed for this first water- ing, for it can not be hurried, but can easily be overdone. In all subsequent watering it must be borne in mind that it takes a long time for the water that is put in the bottom to reach the upper layers of soil, and that no water is lost. At first, when the plants are small, it will probably be sufficient to water them once in one or two weeks. By a watering is meant to run water into the bench until it runs out at the over- flow. In three or four hours it will all have been taken up by the bricks, and will be given up slowly to the soil. As the crop grows, watering must be more frequent, but will rarely need to be ofltener than once in one to three days. If the surface of the bench does not keep dry, too much water is certainly being applied. The amourat to be used must be a matter of experience, and requires careful judgment. The tend- ency at flrst is to overwater. The pro- cess is so different from the usual sur- face method of watering that some time and close observation are re- quired in order to fully master it, and obtain the greatest advantage from it. It will be a convenience in construc- tion and give greater control over the watering, if the benches are divided into lengths of 25 or 30 feet by parti- tions. These seetioos can be at differ- ent levels, which will also provide for the slope in long houses. Experiments carried on since my last paper make it certain that the ex- tra feeding of the plants can be done by applying the liquid fertilizer through the bottom, of course taking care that no solid material is allowed to pass in to clog up the spaces be- neath the bricks. This does away with all surface applications. If now the house be piped for water by running a line along the front of each bench, with an opeaing for each section of bench, the whole house can be watered at once with the opening and closing of a single stopcock. The saving of labor which this change im- plies must go some ways toward meet- ing the additional flrst cost of con- struction. There seem to be but little remain- ing that calls for the services of the Experiment Station. If it is found that the stations have done a signal service to commercial horticulture, as it now appears, they ask nothing in return but commendation, and a sup- port that will increase their useful- ness. SECRETARY'S REPORT. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the American Carnation Society: Your secretary reports having issued the proceedings of the last annual meet- ing in due time and mailing the same to all those members who were not in arrears for dues. He also reports having issued a set of the Constitution and By-Laws, as revised at the Chicago meeting, and forwarding a copy to each member in good standing. At the beginning of our present fis- cal year we had 107 active members; this number has been increased to 134, and will no doubt be further in- creased at this meeting, thus making this the banner year of the society. There is, however, no reason why we should not have at the least 1,000 members, and with the increased rev- enue thus derived do much work wc now find impossible to undertake. Members should not forget that their secretary is always ready and willing to extend any information regarding society work and to receive any sug- gestions for the welfare of the society, and thinks much better work could be done if they would continually keep in touch with the society through their secretary. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. NOMENCLATURE. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the American Carnation Society: There have been registered since last report twenty new names. In order to ac- complish this your secretary has writ- ten to the owner of a new carnation as soon as its name appeared in the trade papers, asking him to register it. ... J ■•7?»5 9^^ ;-w:'^^'Wk FEBRUARY 16, 1E99. The Weekly Fbrists^ Review^ 279 It is only a matter ot time until no carnation will be offered to the trade without being registered, as it is al- most impossible to avoid duplicating names without a record being kept. Sohleys and Deweys would have been duplicated three and four times this «eason if we had no registration. Members who know of a name being used commercially should suggest to the user the necessity of registering it. The cost is only one dollar and the car- nation that is not worth a dollar for registration is not worth offering to the buyers of new varieties. A complete alphabetical list of names will be printed in this year's proceedings, with the descriptions of those registered, and the names of the Introducers, so that it will be well to fall into line at once. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. I PUBLISHED BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. ff20>835 Caxton Bulldlns, Chicago, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, li.ooayear. To Europe,''f2.oo. ' Sub- iscriptioiis accepted from those in the trade only. _ Advertising rates: Per incn, |i.oo; J^'page, $i3.So; full pagre, I37.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 •times, 10 per cent; a6 times, 30 per cent; 51 times, 30 3>er cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismgr accepted. Adver- 'tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion m the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright iSgg. CUT FLOWERS VERSUS PLANTS. It has been more or lees interesting to read the several contributions to horticultural literature which have arisen from the remarks of Mr. Herr. I have r^d and reread the latter's let- ter and cannot see any just cause for such a harsh but witty reply from the sage of Cottage Gardens. The control or character of the trade in plants or flowers at the season of great demand, Christmas principally, next Easter and again to some ext^t at Decoration or Memorial day, will be little influenced by what florists write, but will be guided by the taste and, much more, the business sense and ob- :servation of our customers. People, particularly our best flower buyers, have learned, at these times when ev- erybody wants a flower of some sort or kind, that they have to pay a high price, receive an inferior article, a de- layed delivery, altogether an unsatis- factory bargain, and, as a burnt child avoids the fire, so they hav6^ learned that for the price of a dozen second class roses or 100 violets, or even half the price, they can get a pretty plant that in condition will be perfect, will last six times as long and be altogether more acceptable to the recipient. I am assuming that the great bulk of our trade is in purchases which are -bought to send to friends. Now, I have noticed that constant good, and I may call them perennial flower buyers, those who want roses, carnations, lily of the valley, violets in their season, and the best quality always, will switch at the times above mentioned and select plants, or largely so. They know they will get more for their money and be better served when there are ten customers for every flower, but jusit as soon as these few days of famine are over they return to their steady love of cut blooms and ask for nothing else. How evident it should be to the cultivator of cut flowers and the plant grower as well that it is a blessing that the wants of our custom- ers can be fllled satisfactorily, if not with cut flowers then with a plant at these seasons of great demand. It is not extravagant to say that if our sales at Christmas were confined to the regulation cut flowers we handle a majcH'ity of the would-be purchasers would be obliged to do without any of our product and be compelled to satis- fy their good nature in a package of candy or Christmas cards. The ex- traordinary demand at the holidays and a few other days in the year has led several men to think they were warranted in increasing their area of glass so that they could supply all de- mands every day in the year. The most rudimentary knowledge of the florist business impresses us with the fact that if we had enough carna- tions, roses, violets, etc., to supply our customers, either wholesale or retail, at Christmas we should certainly have an overwhelming supply to go to waste many other weeks of the year. We can produce no more roses, violets or car- nations in the dark days of December than we can in October, and everybody knows to the contrary, much less. It is true that a few of our leading flow- ers could be produced in unlimited quantities, for instance, valley for Christmas and bulbous stuff for Blast- er, but these do not fill the bill and the man who forced immense quantities of these for certain occasions would run a great chance of losing money. The public expect to pay an ad- vanced price on certain occasions, but with the good round price expect a good article, and that is often more than they get. The curse of the holi- day trade is the hoarding up of flowers for the last day. We are all more or less afflicted with this fooli* weak- ness, but I know of a few who intend to do better in the future. For a week before and at least a week afterwards flowers bring as good a price as they do Christmas eve; then why disap- point your customers who want to use them when they desire, not when it «uits you to pick them. Sell them when you can, you will never give great offense to a customer by being unable to flll, or rather refuse, an or- der when sold out, but all of us in our time have lost patons by taking orders that we were unable to flll satisCac- torily. Our experience in prices in regard to the three leading cut flowers, roses, carnations and violets, is that we have to pay our commission man for the two weeks round the holidays about dou- ble the rates of the usual winter prices and we are under the impression that the grower gets these advanced prices; if not, w'hy not; and if he does not then the commission man is not what his name implies, but a dealer, and has no right to his 15 per cent. The plants- man runs some risk that his goods may not all sell, but if he is a man of ex- perience and judgment he will have his stock well balanced. To conclude these rambling observa- tions, the plant trade at the several seasons of great demand is a blessing all around. The storekeeper likes the trade, it allows many thousand feet of glass to be profitably occupied that are not adapted to growing high class flowers. It gives the public, whether endowed with a large or small purse, a chance to gratify its wish in a satis- factory manner, and it has not the slightest effect on the occasional or regular cutflower buyer at any time, except when the demand is abnormal; and the plants are no more likely to displace the demand for cut blooms to the extent that it will in the slightest hurt the grower than that we will all emig^rate to Borneo and grow Phalaen- opsis flowers for the New York market. WM. ISCOTT. THE BOSTON TRADE EXHIBIT. The annual trade show of novelties, of carnations, and other florists' stock, which takes place at the flower mar- ket in Boston on Saturday, February 25, is under the able management of Mr. J^cholson, the president of the American Carnation Society, and Mr. Stickel. ]:re8ident of tho Boston Cut Flower Growers' Association. They are making preparations for a gi^nd show and visitors from the western and middle portion of the country to ihe Philadelphia convention should &tart out with the intention of visiting New York and Boston before they re- turn home, and if they have anything to show to bring it on, also. Cut blooms should be sent so as to reach Boston on Friday, the 24th. This will give same ample time to recover from the effects of a long time on the road. Have all shipments made to Mr. John Walsh, manager of the Floral Market, 1 Park street, Boston, Mass. Blooms of novelties unaccompanied by the owner or his representative will if so instructed by the owner, be sold by the management of the market for the benefit of the exhibitor, a small commission being charged to defray expenses. Intending exhibitors will please no- tify the secretary and state number of blooms and varieties they expect to ship, and if they intend to compete for the prizes offered. All information and circulars will be given upon applica- tion to the secretary of the committee; also articles of competition for the ,,\."eK}i,*:w«.,;ys-" •■ ^f?e^rt!^rfV'^1r< ' 280 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 16, 1899. Breck Cup and the CJottage Garden Cup. Take advantage of the opportunity to reach New England growers, and sig- nify your intention to exhibit by com- municating with W. S. PHELPS, JR., Cohasset, Mass., Secretary to the Committee. PASADENA, CAL. — The annual "tournament of roses" was held here January 2 and was successful, despite the fact that rain lessened the number of decorated vehicles in line. FORT DODGE. IA.--Mr. Larson, who now has charge of the Kellenber- ger Nursery, will build a range of five or six greenhouses in the east part of the city the coming spring. Mr. Lar- son was formerly connected with the Rennison greenhouses, of Sioux City. Mr. Kellenberger will continue the business after his lease on the grounds expires, some time next summer. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retoil stand. 5,000 feet of rlass. New. In city. Ought to net Kood man at least is.oo per day. Must buv stock, about Icoo.oo. Reason tor selling, failing health. Address 'Illinois," care Florists' Review. po R SALE— Four greenhouses, nearljr new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. SITUATION WANTED— A florist and decorator of unquestionable ability, desires situation in large city. Is employed at present but has good reasons for desiring to make a change; best of references. Address iq, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By experienced, all round commercial florist. Address X, care Floristis' Re- FOR RENT at once or the first of March, a Floral establishment in the tbri\nng aty of Elgin, Illinois. Located in the best residence part of the city. 10,000 ft. of glass. Owner is prevented by sickness from running the establishment. Call, or address H. Schlaack, 311 Spring Street, Elgin, 111. A BARGAIN.— If you want to purchase a large, first class greenhouse establishment, as good as new, modem improvements and well stocked, must be sold on account of outside busines, write Sacrifice, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- After March ist, by Ai grower of roses, carnations, violets, moms, general stock, etc. 17 years' experience in all branches of flori- colture. Address W., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— By a single German, age 36, as an assistant in greenhouse, has had is years' experience; private or commercial place. Address H. W. H., Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By middle-aged garden- er and florist, thorough in all branches of horticul- ture; married, no children; good habits; best refer- ences; private place preferred. Address E. M., care Florists' Review. - SITUATION WANTED- By good all 'round grow- er : single, 30 years' old ; best of references. Address K. L., care Florists* Review. SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist; Ger- man, 38 years of age, with 21 years' experience in roses, carnations, violets, and general bedding plants, can furnish the best of references. Address C. M., care Florists' Review. FOR SALE OR RENT— A first class greenhouse establishment of 30,000 feet of ^lass, 2 K miles from city limits. Might form partnership with a first class grower. On account of larger outside interests present owner can pay no attention to the growing of flowers, but can dispose of the output to good advantage and manage the financial part. A splendid chance for an able man. Apply beginning of March to No. 25. care Florists' Review. ##• One-Half Natural Size. THE NEW FANCY CARNATION Sandusky I have been selling the flowers of this fine new Variegated Carnation, and have found it one of the best selling Carna- tions I ever had; in fact, it sells itself. My customers say it's a dandy, and something they have been looking for. Among the Chicago retailers to whom I have sold blooms of Sandusky are H. F. Halle, Klunder Floral Co., F. C. Men- donza, Central Floral Co., Jno. Mangel, A. McAdams. They all say it is a tine seller, and come back for more. Mr. Hall has asked me to act as his Chicago agent for the sale of rooted cuttings of this novelty, which I gladly do as I can heartily recommend the variety to any one desiring a good, fancy carnation. It'* a paabh. RCX)TED aJTTINGS $2.00 per doz., $)0.00 per tOO, $75.00 per )000. W. E. LYNCH, "Q^i Randolph St. Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Poplar*— Carolina, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 12 to 15 feet. Golden, Sliver and Lomhardy siime sizes, ttycamore— European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. lHaicnoHi»«— Acuminata, 4trt*r"s latest Double Kiluged. Strong rooted cutting-, $1 per hundred. SMILAX— strong I>u8liysee(lilngr8. ready for thumb pots, 30c per bunrired. $4.00 per tbuiisand. Kipress prepaid. Cash wttb order. Send for de- scriptive clrcu arof Verbenas. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., - - • Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. Send for Price List! We have a fine stock of 9 varieties of 1899. 24 of 1898 and ALL the best of the older sorts of CARNATIONS. Rootad Cuttincs ready now. 6E0. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. lCARNIAIT I ONS Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanley White and California Violets and Giant Double .^lyssum. w. B. bkbi;kzbe, - avovdaIiE, pa. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention Ths Review when yon wrlf. Always mention the Florists' Review wher wtitiog advertisen. Verbena Kini^ SAYS: Jones pays the freight — So do we on all rooted cuttinj:s, and until furth- er notice we will sell our fine riammoth Verbe- nas at 60c per too, $5 per i.ooo; all well root- ed, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Verbenas go every- where, it makes no dif- ference where you live we guarantee to reach you in safety and guar- antee satisfaction; what more can you ask ? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas, it matters not how large the order may be, at the following pnces : 60c per icx), $5 per i,ooo; 5,000 for S22; lo.oco for $40; 25,oock for $95; sotooo for $175. Yes, and we have them, too . AOCRATUM, Cope's Pet, blue; Lady Isabel, white, 50c per 100 ; $4.00 per 1,000. COLCUS, 40 best named varieties, 70c per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. FUCHSIAS, named varieties, $1.25 per 100. CARNATIOHS. Wm. Scott and McGowan, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. THAT CASH. PLEASE. Send for our new descriptive list. TESTIMONIAL. C. Humfeld. Dear Sir:— The one thousand Verbena» came in fi'St class order and they are the picture of health. Many thanks for your kindness and generosity. Vouri truly, E. W. Hicks, St. Louis, Mo. C. HIMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. THE ROOTED CUTTIHO SPECIALIST. Mention The Review when yon write. iklways Mention th*.... rioriete" Review When Writing Advertisexa. — ■-■..^^^.■^j... '-M.tA^'^ J '.. Vft.^^ L -.^X.\ij>. ./Wh' ._ (Jte«^... ' ^'t. ij|ji-';'V'^i.r.y.v-'s»'^.,\'-|fir''V>'^*^'!»i! •■.,"■/ ■ \'. "'.nX, *;.**• •," *v'>^ .-Ji'- FEBRUARY 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 281 Seasonable Seeds, Etc. Clenaatis Paniculata, 75c per ounce. Ampelopsis Veitchii, Wistaria Magnifica (Blue), Hibiscus Crimson Eye, best named Dwarf Cannas.each 25c per ounce. ^,010 best French Beddine Cannas Roots, $2 per 100. Double New Life Geranium, 2;^-inch, 75c per doz. Weeping Lantana, 2^-in., fit'cperdoz. BBHJ. OOHHBIiX.. riorlat. Wait Orova, Pa. Mention The Kevlew when you write. GET CEIICCCE " you want the best Commercial THE UCi1I.0lC white carnation. Has with me duringr Dec, Jan and so far in Feb., out- yielded S. Spray by nearly one-third. Seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer: pure white, xH-in.; no culls; does not split; does equally well in light or heavy soil. Have not lost a plant out of i6oo planted, nor seen a single case of stem rot. A strong grrower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of $3.50 per loo, $30 per i.ooo. Marie Louise Violets, Rooted Runners, 50c per loo. French Cannas, mixed, mostly Yellow, Dormant, $3 per too. W. C. 5TR0H. Attica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100 Sweet Alyssum— double, 2Min. pots $2.00 Chrysanttiemums— new and standard varieties 4.(0 Geraniums- double Grant, 2M-in. pots 2.00 Geraniums— Snow on the M'tn, white leaved. 2.50 Heliotrope— finest dark, 2M-in. pots 2.50 Salvia- new Clara Bedman, fine plants 2.00 Coleus— Verschaffelti and Golden Bedder .... 2.00 Cash with order, please. VICBOJ^AS AMOS, - Oraatlina, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP. Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, ^_ J %»/ «_ Meteors, La France and WOOtOnS and Kalserln-now ready. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats ready now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write qbO. A. XVUX., Long Distance Phone 14. PBKZH, IJtl,. M«ntion The Review when you write. QRIDES and BRIDESMAID BOOTED CUTTINGS. $t.80 per hundred, ■ - $12.50 per thousand. ' What can you offer in trade.- H. M. Altick, Dayton, Ohio Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTlNaS of New and Standard III P. 0. Box 226 ARNATIONS. ^p- Send for Price List. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Strong cool grown stock of Brides and Bridesmaid ready for immediate shipment at Si .50 per hundred or ST2.50 per thousand. Please mention Review when ordering. L. L. MAY & CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. SPECIAL. LOW OFFER OF FERNS FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY...; Being crowded for room in our Fern houses, we offer the following varieties at reduced prices Tor Two Weeks Only, and orders received on or prior to Feb. 28th only will be entitled to these reductions, after which date our regular quarterly list prices will again be in force. Per 100 Adiantum Cuneatum 2-inch pots, $3.00 Adiantum Cuneatum Adiantum Cuneatum 4 Adiantum Pubescens... 2 Adiantum Fergussoni ...3 " Rhodophyllum .2 Cyrtomium Fortuni 2 Uavilha Stricta 2 5.10 10.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 3.50 Per 1,000 I2V0O 40.00 90.00 25.00 50.00 40.00 25.00 80.00 Per 100 Lastrea AristataVariegta.2-incb pots $3.50 ~ 3.50 3.50 5.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Lastrea Opaca 2 Lygodium Scandens 2 Microlepia HirtaCristata.2^ Pteris Adiantoides 2 " Argyraea 2 " Cretica Al bo-Lineata 2 Pteris Ouvardi 2 Pteris Serrulata Cristata, 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100, $25.10 per 1,000 le 1,000 $30.00 30.C0 30.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. iiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiBi!iiHiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiHii!iiHii iiiBiiiiBiiimiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiaiiiiBiiiiHiiiimaiiii I I I I I I I I fhiii Greenhouse Woodwork Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green- house conditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those that are engaged in the business in a small way— even though their entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it take;> a long time for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum- ber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects. Write for Circulars OR ESTIMATCa. Lockland Lumber Co. *" LOCKLAND, OHIO. ■lli:ilHllilHllllliailIiHillHllilllBlli:illiliaillllHII!IIHIIIM Herr's Carnations. YOU RUN NO RISK. All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of returning them at my expense if they are not found satisfac- tory on receipt and your money re- turned in full. I have from i,ooo to 5,000 stock plants of each of the leading varieties, and offer Rooted Cuttings at very reasonable prices. Correspondence solicited. UHCLK WALTER ■• This is another one of Tidal Wave's many sports and I presume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted Cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100 or $M).00 per 1000, either from JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, ^A. CRABB & HUNTER, ViOll*t ^'■ders received now for Spring de- ' ■^"^'*' livery of .Al stock such as produces a Sltf^rk^S'klSc^'iho crop— Marie Louise, Far- >Ut:;dClll9l9« quharano Lady Campbell. CARMATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, HnnA I lUnOi Evelina. Painted Lady.Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OBAVD KAPXDS, XZOH. Mention The Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, C. W. WARD. Nlanafar. QUEENS, L. L WHOU&SAUE GROWERS FLORISTS' SPECIi^UTIES. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Mantjfacturm of WIRE 88 DESIGNS ana Dealers in HHHHHmFLORISTS' 88 SIPPUES Mention The Review when you write. BARGAIN I mtfst have room at ooce. Garaniama, from 2 to 2M-in. pots, of the best kinds mixed, used by the wealthy people of Tren- ton, N. J., past season, now ready lor 'S% or 4-inch pots, at $2.50 per 100, $i0.00 per 1,000. Rootad Cuttinga Lizzie McGowan Carna- tion, at 17.00 per l.OOU. Cash. B. F. MT7SCHEBT, Fann Vallay, Pi Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvilte, Mitchell Co. N. C- Mention The Review when you write. Wy^er ■ia^jN-.; ; 282 The Weekly Florists^ Review* FEBRUARY 16, 1899. iiiuamiaiiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiinii! 'iiiniiiiiaiiiiiniiiiiniitiHiiiiiniii iijniiiinHiiiiiiniiiMiiiiniiiiiiniiiHniiiHiiiBiii I McKellar & Wintcrson, ■ I I I I i OUR SPECIALTIES I WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 45-47-43 Wabash Avenue, - - CHICAGO. Orchids^ High-Grade Roses^ | ••* Carnations and Violets* | Full line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. | kiiiiHii ■iiiiiHiiHiiiini iiiiii; iiiiiiiiiniiPiiiiiiiiini iniii iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniii iiiniiiiiiil MPTitlnn The Review when you write. FIRST QUALITY. LOW PRICES. Tuberous Begonia Bulbs Single Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23. Double Red, White, Rose, and Yellow, Per dozen $1.00, hundred $5.oo. Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.00 Buy from the introducers, the Improved Strain of Vick's Branching Aster, white The best late variety. Per ounce $1.00. Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, the earliest of all asters. White or mixed colors 75c. per oz. JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER. N. Y. M«»ntlon Th» 'Rpvl#»^r when you writ*. CHICAGO. The Market. There is no perceptible change in the market from last week, except an increased demand for violets on Mon- day and Tuesday, due to St. Valentine's Day. Price went up to $1.00 for good doubles, with singles holding their own at 75 cents; a better price than they have realized for many a day. Roses are coming in a little more freely the last few days, though still no surplus in any variety, Brides being still a scarce article, Maids about equal to demand. Bulbous stuff, if light colored, goes fairly well. Daifies and yellow tulips go rather slowly. Various Items. Owing to the continuation of the ex- tremely cold weather a number of ac- cidents and freeze-ups are reported. George Harrer of Morton Grove is said to have lost a number of violet houses, and Poehlmann Bros, of the same place also suffered quite a loss. Singler Bros, of Morgan Park are also reported to have los't a house of violets, and a fire destroyed the plant of the Morgan Park Floral Co., caused by the neces- sity for unusually hard firing. John Junius, 620 Byron street, lost a house of carnations. Geo. Wittbold has had a fine display of orchids in his show house, the col- lection including many well bloomed specimens of cattleyas, laelias, cypri- pediums and dendrobiums. He h£is a seedling variation of the Boston fern that is a remarkably hand- some thing. The fronds are much broader than in the type and the edges of the pinnae are crimped. It is fully as vigorous a grower and the plant makes a fine specimen. He roots his cuttings of Ficus elas- tica by inserting them in the soil among the Boston ferns planted out in a bench for stock, and finds they root finely under these conditions. Mr. Wittbold has five sons, all asso- ciated with him in the business. Henry, the eldest, has a mechanical turn of mind, and last summer built a large boiler himself, which is now heating a large share of their glass. It is composed of 45 pipes each 20 feet long and from 4 to 6 inches in diam- eter, and bricked in. These pipes work in pairs independent of the others. It is a very powerful boiler and the ma- terial alone cost nearly a thousand dol- lars. They heat their delivery wagons with a sheet iron charcoal stove of their own design, that is very eco- nomical and effective. LContinued page 284.] i^jm^- mmwmmy 31 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursday, Feb. 16. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz f l.OO— $6.00 ' medium, per doz 2.00 — 4.00 short. •' 1.00- 1..50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserm, per 100, 6.00— 10.00 Perles '• 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.0^ — CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per ko Fancy varieties, fancily grown $8.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00 — Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.50 — Ordinary varieties, white 2.00— 3.0O Miscellaneous. Freesia (strictly fancy) ....... per 100, $3.00— Marguerites " .75 — Mignonette " 8.00— Forgetme-not " 2.00— Callas per doz., 1.50— 2.0O Harrisii " UO- 2.0O Romans per 100, 2.00— 8.0O Narcissus " S.OO— Daffodils •' 3.t0— Tulips " 2.00-4.00 Valley " 4.0O- Violets " .75—1.00 Decorative. ASPARAGUS. Per string $ .50— .75 FERNS. PerlOO, 2.'>c per 1 000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— GALAX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c ... .per l,f00, $1.00 SMILAX. Common per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 8.75 " Medium case 5.80 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Store open from 7HX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sun^ys and Holidays closed at noon. ALL WHITE STOCK SCARCE. good chance for tlie right man. A BARGAIN] I _ _ n6T3ll rl0r8l OlOrS ness streets for sale at a bargain. Don't write unless you mean business. wM. P. KASTIXTO, 495 Washington St. BUrFAI.0. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. C. SOLTAU & CO. 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. No more PANSY PLANTS for a month. SEED as usual. FEBRUARY 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 285 Dreep's Reliable Tlower Seeds A FEW OF THE MANY SELECT STCX:KS OF FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS' USE WHICH SHOULD BE SOWN NOW. Trade Oz. Pkt. $0.40 Lobelia Crystal Palace compacta true .40 25 " Speciosa. dark blue trailing.. . .20 " Kracilis, light " " ... .15 Maurandia Barclayana, purple Vt mixed sorts 25- Trade Pkt. Ageratum Cope's Pet, dwf. deep blue.. $0.1.5 Alyssum Littfe Gem, very dwarf 10 Asparagus Sprengerii $1.00 per JOO seeds, $tt.00 per 1000. Asparagus plumosus nanus.. .$1.25 per Dreer's Double Petunias. 100 seeds, $10.00 per 1000, Aster Queen of the Market, white or purple 20 Aster Queen of the Market, mixed >. . . .1-5 " Paeony Perfection, finest mixed, .80 " Victoria, finest mixed 30 " Semple's Branching, white, pink, lavender or crimson 30 " Semple's finest mixed ;... .30 Balsam Double White Perfection 25 Begonia Vernon 25 Carnation Marguerite, white, scarlet or rose 50 Carnation Marguerite, choicest mixed. .25 CentaureaCandidissima, lOOOseeds, 25c. " Gymnocarpa, " 15c. Clematis Paniculata 20 Cobea Scandens 10 Dracaena indivisa 15 Grevillea Robusta 15 Helianthus cucumerfolius Stella 10 Heliotrope, finest mixed 20 Humulus japonicus variegatus 15 Impatiens Sultana 50 Ipomoea Grandiflora (Moon flower) . . . .15 " Imperial Japanese, finest mixed .10 Lantana hybrida, finest mixed 10 .75 .50 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.00 2.50 1.00 .60 .30 .40 .40 .25 .75 .40 .50 .80 .20 Mignonette, Allen's Defiance 25 " Machet, select stock 15 Nasturtiums, full line of both tall and Tom Thumb sorts, see catalogue for prices. Petunia Dreer's Superb Single Fringed .50 " " " Double " 75c per 500 seeds. Phlox Drum, grandiflora, mixed 15 " " nana compacta 30 Primula obconica grandiflora 50 " Forbesi (Baby Primrose) 50 Pyrethrum aureum (Golden Feather) . . .10 Salvia splendens (Scarlet Sage) 30 " •' Bonfire 50 Smilax, $3.50 per lb 15 Stocks, large ng. 10-week, white, blood red or pink 50 Stocks, large fig., finest mixed 40 Sweet Peas, all the finest sorts, for prices see catalogue. Torenia Fournieri 30 Verbenas, Mammoth white, scarlet, pinK, purple or striped 40 Verbenas, Mammoth, finest mixed 30 Vinca rosea, rosea alba or alba pura. . . .20 '■ mixed 15 Oz. 2.00' .75 .40 1.0» 1.00 1.00 .50 .50 1.50 .30 1.25 2.50 .85 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 .60 .50 If you do not have our Wholesale Price List, send for it. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Greenhouse Material Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar BESl GRADES. KRFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Review when you write. PALMS AN O FERNS The Largest Stock of PlanU in tke Wost. Geo. WittbOld, 1708N.H.UtedSt. Qlijjjgo Mention The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 376 Xilnooln Avo. CHZCAaO. Oreenhoase PIPE and I I I I IIMijO DLSCRIPTION, Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.--. Florists* Review When Writing' Advertiser*. NEPHROLEPIS COR DATA COMPACTA. Tlie Grandest of all Sword Ferns. Foliage a very deep green, growth strong and robust, making an ideal pot plant. It sells better than the Boston Fern and will stand more rough usage. WE OFFER very fine stock at the following prices : tne Boston rern ana win stana more rougn usage. IVi-vach potSt$ .75 per dozen; $6.00 per hundred. 3-inch pots, 1.25 ** 7.50 ** 4-inch pots, 2.00 ** 15.00 ** Terms: Cash with erdor. Lock Box 911. H. W. BucKBEE, Rockford, ill. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. Mention The Review when you write. piiiHiiiBi:iin«iiiiiniiiH:iHii:iiniiiini'initiniiiiiBi^ I Palms and Ferns... I WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN FINE CONDITION. | ^ We guarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. ^ I ^ CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. I I Ellis & Pollworth, - Milwaukee, Wis. I 9illlBIIIBIIIIHIII!Blllli|]|l'IIBIIIIIBIIII«lll!IBI!:iinii:illllli|HI^ Mention The Review when jrou write. F. & F. NURSERIES.In Wholesale 6rower$ TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY Mention The Review when you write. 284 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* FJBBRUARY 16, IBM. Bowling. ■NotwithstandinK the cold weather, quite a number were at the alleys last Friday evening: Following are the scores: let. 2nd 3rd. 4th. J. Austin Shaw 82 135 123 109 J. S. Wilson 142 140 142 163 A. Lange 107 93 154 119 G. Asmus 150 161 155 151 W. Kreltling 96 118 A. Henderson 137 147 117 128 Rowe 99 105 SO 123 E. Wlnterson 119 119 128 C. McXellar 131 112 150 J. Hartshorne 174 ST. LOUIS. The Maricet. The continuance of cold weather, such as we have had here for the past ten days, had a very depressing effect on trade, and the greenhouse men had to keep a sharp lookout so as not to be frozen out. The store men had a hard week, not that business was any too good, but nearly all the work done was for funerals and to make deliver- ies without being frozen was a hard job. The lowest point reached by the thermometer was 23 degrees below zero. The result is tha.t stock of all kinds is short and prices have gone up some- what. Commission men report some good sihipping orders, which need a great deal of attention in wrapping. The past week Brides and Maids sold from |6 to |10; Meteors, same; Perles and Woottons, $4 to $6; Beauties keep scarce, price $2.50 to |35 for good stock. Carnations are good, but not over plentiful. Prices run from |2 to $5, but only the extra fancy briiig $5. Violets have taken a jump and are not so plentiful. Californias are 50c; sin- gle, 15 and 25 cents; doubles, 50c; no Southern ones came in the past week. Bulb stock is fine and sells better than ever before. Romans bring $2 to [Continued page 286.1 F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Whole«ale and Gommieelon FLORISTS, 4U Bandolph Street, CHXOAOO. ^^Consignments solicited. llwitloii FlotiPtB' R»Tl»w when yoa write. Cincinnati 7iA"i>^i^i. Cut Flower Co. ffNONNmo. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Qiven to ShippinK Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. II West 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIONMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. 600,000 feeV OF QLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Price List. AMSBXCAV BBAVTT Extra long stem., per doz. $5.00 ai-inchstem " 3.60 20 " " 2.50 15 " " 2.00 12 " " 1.25 8 " " 1.00 MBTEOB perlOO, 6.00 to $8.00 BBXDB81CAZD 6.00 to 8.00 BBIDB " 7.00to 10.00 PBBX.B " S.OOto 6.00 CAJUTATIOHB 1.50 to 2.00 fancy . " 8.00 Bonutn Hyaointha... 2.00 to 8.00 Valley " 4.00 Daffodlla 3.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Bassett& Washburn 88 W.lMsh Ave., CHKACO, HI. •"^tes:?: CUT FLOWERS Oreenhouses at Hinsdale, III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. cm CACO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A. L raiANDALL Telephone [| k^ WllOleSale FIOFiSt 4 Washlnffton St., Ohloaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. Mention The Rerlew when yon writ*. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. 6UDL0NG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. MMitloa The Review when yon write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Plorlete And Florlete' Supplies. Phone 874. WIXE DCSIGI^IS- OUR OWN MAKE 437 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box, 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. G. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer ofthe Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and priees. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flortete' Review when you write. St. Louis Cut Flower Go. Wholesale Florists, 1322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when you writ» ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. XiOX7ia,.iaO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yoo write C. W. WORS. 8740 Olive Street, - - ST. XiOinS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSBS, and a fall Il2i3. Headquarters for the Southwest. Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG. Prcs. Grower* of CUT FLOWERS ** Wholesale. Regrular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant went ot Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mfntlfip The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Ploriete* Review When Wrltinir Advertisers. KyT ./~»"i ■■ ySBRUARY 16, 1899. The Wc^iy Rc^sts^ lBSe>nKw» 285 KENNICOTT BROS. CO WHOLESALE CIT ELOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 88 Wabash Avenue, ^'^'"'s ">« 5JS£vasr°" CHICAGO, ILL. CHOICE FLOWERS at lowest market rates. Evanston Carnation IS A BREAD....... WINNING SCARLET ROOTED CUTTINGS.... $ 7.00 per hundred^ 60.00 per thousand. 500 at the thousand rate. Orders booked now. SOSES. Beauties, long, per doz $5.00 to $ 6.00 medium, per doz 2.00 to 3.00 short " l.OOto 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Per 100 Kaiserin 6.00 to 8.00 Perles 4.00 to 5.00 Roses, seconds 4.00 UIST= CABVATZOVS Are Our Specialty. Per 100 Fancy varieties $3.00 to $^.00 Ordinary varieties, se- lect "..... 2.00 Ordinary varieties, good average 1.50 MISCEXiIiAJrEOUS. Per 100 Alyssum $ .30 to $ .40 Freesia 3.00 Marguerites 75 Mignonette 1..W to 2.00 Forget-me-not 1.50 Callas 12.50 to 15.00 Harrisii 12.50 to 15.00 PRICE LIST. ]nSCE]bX.AVEOUS. Romans $2.00 to $3.00 Narcissus 8.00 Tulips 2.00to 4.00 Valley 3.00 to 5.<0 Violets .V)to 1.00 Daffs 2.00to 300 DEOOBATIVE. Asparac MS, I?er string $ .50 to$ . Farns, Per 100, 20 cents per 10 0. " Maiden Hair per 100," $1.00 Valax, Bronze and Green per 100, 20 cents; per 1000, $l.2i Snilax, Common, very fine strings per doz , $1.50 All Other Flowers In Seaeon at L»oweet Market Above quotations subject to chance without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Store open from 8:00 A. n. until 6:30 P. n. Sundays and Holidays closed at noon. We Stake Our Reputation on Evanston Carnation IT IS JUST WHAT WE CLAIM FOR IT ROOTED CUTTINGS. $7.00 pef hundred, $^.00 per thousand. 500 at the thotisand rate. Orders bootted now. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, btrong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 " Albertini and Delia Fox, very fine i^ock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " C.\SH WITH ORDER. LK IIIIRS GREENHOUSES. La Mara. la. Mention Th^ Ryvlpw whpn you write. ST. GbAIR GO. GARINATIOINS HOOTED CUTTINOS. HO DISEASE. break. Rose Queen. Wm. Scott, Emma Wocher, Day- c, Alaska, McGowan, Ruby, Jubilee, $1..V) per 100, $12.00 per lUK); .\lyssum Double, $1.00 per 100. A. G. FEHR, Belleville, 111. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mentton the.... rioriete* Review When Writing' Advertisera PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-ln. pot, 5 •• 6 " 6 •• 12 3 Plants, 3 •• 3 " 3 •' 3 All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. Ail Measurements are from Top of Pot. and don't you forget H. COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height, pot, 1 Plant, 6 to 8- In. 1 '• 8tol0-ln. 1 1 Height. Per doz. 15 to 18 In. $ 3.00 20 to 22 In. 6.00 22 10 26 In. 9 00 28 to 30 in. 12.00 Per 100 $25.00 50 00 75.00 10000 to 72 111., very bnshy, ea., 10.00 A few bushy speclineus, 14-ln. pot, 7^-rt.blgh,ea., $25 JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. Mention The Review 2z3-ln 3 3 KENTIA Leaves. 3- in. puts, 4 tu 5 4 " 5 to 6 5 •' 5 6 " 6 6 " 6 when you write. per 100, $10.00 15.00 15 In. •• 40.00 15 to 18-in., ea., 50c.; doz. 6.00 15 to 18 In., ea., 50o.; doz. 6.00 BELMOREANA. Height. Per doz. Per 100 10 to 12- In. ${.00 $ 25.00 15tol8-ln. 6.00 50.00 18to20-ln. 12.00 100.00 lit to 20- lu. 15 00 125.00 24tj30-lu. 18.00 150.00 I Burpee's Seeds Grow | JtJtjH jJAIways mention the Flofists' RcVICW when writing advertisers. J* J^J^J^ T 286 The Weekly Florists^ Review*' FEBRUARY 16, 1899. ir.99'mw"m^mfmmmm^^^^»'m^mfm^mm^^^^ E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale - Gut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. $4; daffodils, $3; Paper Whites, $4; Dutch hyacinths, $3 and $4; tulips slow at $2 and |3; Harrisii, $15, and CaDas, $10 to $12.50; freesias from $1 to $3; sweet peas, $2; smilax good at $12.50. Club Meeting. The February meeting of the Flor- ists' Club was not well attended, as the growers eould not come in on ac- count of the cold weather. About a dozen were in attendance, including Mr. John Degnan, of Chicago, who was a visitor. The different committees reported and were given time until next meeting to make their final re- port. J. F. Windt was elected to mem- bership by a full vote. A motion was made to hold a chrys- anthemum show this year. Owing to the small attendance this motion will be acted upon at the next meeting in March. The chair appointed a com- mittee of three — J. J. Beneke, J. W. Kunz and C. A. Kuehn— to look up a place to hold same, ascertain best terms and report without fail at the March meeting. It was decided to have our annual carration meeting on March 9, our next regular meeting, and growers are requested to send their new varieties in oare of any of our commission men who will see that they are well taken care of and pro- perly staged. Mr. H. G. Ude again showed his new white seedlings Nos. 1 and 2, which were much admired. All members who have not made re- turns lor the euchre tickets must do so by next meeting or to any of the com- mittee before the meeting. Notes. The Diemer Floral Co., of S. Broad- way, have opened a branch under the Union Club hall at Jefferson and Park avenues. Mr. W. Lawrence, fo'merly with Harry Rieman, has opened a store with Max Rotter at 1903 Park avenue, known as the Park Floral Co. Mr. Rotter sitill has his old place at 2412 N. Broadway. Mrs. F. J. Filhuo/e lias been quite sick the past week, but is reported bet- ter at this writing. This accounts for Frank missing the last club meeting, something that seldom happens. [Continued page 288. 1 REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros : ^1 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers Wholesale Price List. We Are Keadquarters fox... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. IMn. " 12-in. " 8-in. " Meteor per 100, $6.00 to Am. Beauty, extralongstem.perdoz. (■'i.OO 24-in. stem .... " 3.50 20-in. '• .... " 2.50 2.tO 1.-25 1.00 8.00 S.OO 10.00 tt.OO 2.00 8.00 Bridesmaid Bride Perle Carnatlo.i. 6.00 to 7.00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to lancy All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOOUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers M Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when jrou write. Don't delay any lonffsr to order yonr EASTER, 1899, is coming! JmIXmT of the VAKIiST, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per lOCO. CBIMSOH BABCBI^BB, extra fine plants, $j^.00per 100. TUB. BOOT. BBOOVXA. HTBBIjDA, in four separate colors, bulbs about 1% inches diameter, $2.50 per 100. $i0.00 per 1000. OLOZIBXA H7BBXDA CBASSXFOIiZA EBECTA, $150 ner 100. $30.03 per 1000. CI.BMATXS, BKODOOEITDBOHB, SPXBAEA, PAEOXTIES, etc., now on hand. Terms to unknown corresDondents, cash ; otherwise, 60 days. Mention The Review when you write. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10.000 We are tbe Larsest Qrowers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for circuur. J. L». DIUL»OIN, DiooiTiebur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. • THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... Bo Bnat or Mildew. Packed ]biirht and Satiafitction Oaaran^acd. Chrysanthemnms. We are Headqearters for all '99 Novelties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Our Catalogue Now Ready. NATHAN SMITH & SON, tdrlan, Mick. Mention The Review when you write. INSURE "fi^i^RfFIEE Florists* Mutual Hre Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. - FORT WAYNE, IND Ornamental Shrubs^ BEBBACEOUS PEBEBBIAJ.8. A specialty ol Ins Pblox, Paeonies Pyrethroms, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application. JACOB W. MANNING, fhe LeadiiM cstaolishco las*. Sky, Lnglaad Nurservmaa. READING. IIAS& Mention The Review when you write. N ORWAY MAPLES AND OTHER SHADE TREES. $20 to $S0 par hundred. Descriptive catalogrue and wholesale price list of Ornamental Nursery Stock for all in the trade. Sam'l C. Moon, Morrisville, Bucks Co., Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ^JLjtj'il , A<.'tfrk^#rAlae:^ ..':»:¥ ^.>.>»te.V ..-J.'U. FEBRUARY 16. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 287 Telephone Main 4580 Commission Handler of HIGH [GRADE CUT FLOWERS GROWERS OF GOOD STOCK can secure the best and quickest returns by consigningf to us. L. R KELLY, Mgr. 21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Dv^S^fk I ic-f SubjMt to change l-TlOe L*l»l». without notice. B08BS American Beanties, lonR P" doz., $100- $6.00 medium " 5i.(0- 4.00 short " l.CO- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin.per 100, 6.00— lO.CO Perks " 4.00— tt.OO Roses, seconds, average " 4.(0— CABVATZ0H8 Fancy varieties per 100, $3.00— Ordinary varieties, extra quality — " 2.00— average stock. .. " 1.50— WISCEZitANEOUB .Alys<=lim per ICO, $.50— Freesia '' ^00— Callas .• perdoz., 1.50— $2.00 Harrisii " 1-50- 2.00 Romans per 100, 2.00- 3.00 Narcissus ' '-00— . „_ Tulips ' 2.00- 4.00 Valley " 4.00- Violets " .73- 100 Mention The Review when you write. IMPERIAL VIOLET. 10,000 Rootene sball not be able to send plants till sometime In March. 1 believe the Imperial, with- out exception, Is the largest, longpst stemmed, deepest blue in color, and most fragrant doulile violet grown, and for health and vigor cannot be surpassed if It ran be equalled. It has never shown the slightest trace of disease of any kind. I have heard of Targe yields of flowers but my plants to d te. .Ian. ist, have given ine an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the large fat bu> s are as thick asstraws. The price of the Imperial has averaged so far fort Is 8eaK>n $1.47 per 100; can you beat this? If you cannot, send a sm ill oixler and give them a trial. With every order of a doz^n orinore I will send my new book on Violet Cul- ture that will tell you some things that you do not know; It Is a plain d)-scriptlou of the results of years of careful experiment. The book itself Is worth ail you pay lor the idants, and Is, I believe, ttie only work of the Kind in print; it also describes the model violet house, preparation of bnds, soil ami fertilizers; this work I liave copyrighted and it can only be obtained from me. Price of plants with Violet Culture : Per dozen, $1.50 Per 100. $10 00 Per 500, 45 00 Per 1000, 00.00 W. L. MINOR^ Brockton, Mass. Violet Spaoialist, S88 Balmont St. All Inieuding purchasers are cordially invited to call at my h-use and see ttiis truly magnlhceut violet in bloom. It will pay )ou. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, 1899 HABST 8HSUB8. TBEE8, VIVES. EVEBOBEENS and PEBETOZAI18. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. . T. R. VATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. DAHblAS By the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off the highest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordering elsewhere Box 382. W. W. WILMORE, Denver, Col. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHIJLTHEIS,?^".'!*'' College Point, Queens Borough, *N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Pull and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 .Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 •• " '• 5 •' 18.00 200 " '^ " 7 " 25.00 300 '• " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington St. Buffalo. N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incamata Gigantea $2.00 " Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 80 named varieties 4.00 Coleus. 50 varieties 1.00 mixed $-5.00 per 1,000. separate colors, 6.00 00 __^ .75 Ageritum' Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.80 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented .. .... 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Iropatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pefargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLAINTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2H-in. *.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 Rex, 80 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii .... " 6.00 I mpatiens Sultana " 8.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 |^~ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDERHILIi, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. glRCHIDS • ••• OATTIiETA 7&OWBB8 of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now forCattleyalLabiata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurreil, fmJX."' Summit, N. J. Mention The Hevlcw when you write. LS^'ia.''U,'r-«.-.. .«.: 288 The Weekly Florists^ Review. FEBRUARY 16, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M^ Saturdays. Wholesale -^riorist A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. lAntloo The R«Tlew when you write. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. ^ ^ PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2167 Write for Prke Ust. CONSil Solicii CoNskmneiits icited. Mention The Review when you write. Our visitor last week was Mr. John Degnan, who is secretary of the Chi- cago Florists' Bowling Club, and while in the city had a few games with the boys. Emil Schray, secretary of tlic club, 'Who has been sick for the past two weeks, was at his post Thursday, look- ing as fine as silk, and reports that his father, who was also sick, is much im- proved. Harry Rieman, the Jefferson avenue florist, reports business fair these cold days. Schuerman Floral Co., en N. Grand avenue, had about |300 worth of palms frozen Saturday night. The report comes from Kimmswick, Mo., that T. W. Guy's plant was frozen up Saturday night and is a total loss. The cold weather again had an ef- fect on the attendance at the Bowling Club Monday night. Mr. D. Finlayson was our high man in the four games rolled. This makes him the leader for the Review prize with average of 162%; C. Beyer, second, 162, and C. A. Kuehn, third, 157, with only two roll- ing nights left to decide the winner. The scores were as follows: ^ y^. . 1 2 3 4 To. Av. p. Finlayson 143 146 191 225 705 176 J. J. Beneke 169 158 168 141 636 159 C. A. Kuehn 142 165 151 170 628 157 J- W. Kunz 126 108 137 158 629 132 John Toungr 112 96 155 144 507 127 ■C. C. Sanders 126 152 141 103 502 126 J. J. B. MILVAUKEE. Weather Conditions. The extreme cold weather, with the thermometer ranging from 5 to 26 de- crees below zero for over two weeks, had a demoralizing effect on business to some extent. Although there were numerous deaths, buyeve kept indoors. Retailers bought but enough for im- mediate needs, as no displays could be made. A few freeze- uj-s were re- ported, mostly in violet houses, and some water pipes were frozen, causing ^eat inconvenience for the watering [Continued page 290.J ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GAUX ,an4 IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of. Seasonable Flowers In Stock. Consign- ments of good stoclc solicited. lllAO(;lJARTfflS Western |Vm\s\lvrti\i«\. We get daily new .customers f because ' we have the reputation that all orders are Runctually lied. Long D stance Telephone 2985. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., 'm!:S^ Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DESIGNS on hand. Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Oreen and Bronx*. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- 1106 Tremont Bids.. sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when rou wrltei Cut Flower Exchange, 404 • 412 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Mornine at A o'clocic for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, sccrctarv. Mention The Rerlew when jroa write. H OUSE IN PLANTS THE HOUSE. Tha PLANT trad* frem tha point of "businass," and also tha oara of Plants, treated in an attraotiva slx-paga Foidar to be given to customers. Sample order of 26 copies mailed for 60c in stamps Dan'i B. Long, >'"»<>•»«^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Hfvlfw when you write. Always Mention th*.... Floriete* Review When Wrltinff Advertiaers. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Caraations and all Mads of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM.'F.KASTING,Kir"Fffl; 499 Washington St.. BUPrALO, N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Deslams. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when 70a write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florlet, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when 70a write. Latania Borbonica 5-in. pots fS.OOa dozen e " 7.50 " Clean, thrifty stock for immediate use. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. 6ERMANT0WN, PA. Mention The Review wnen you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AMD FOLIAeE PLANTS. Largest stock in .America. BZEBRECHT fc BOV, Bew Bochelle, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and ^^s.. AQUAmUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. \ ..jMt,'< ^^ \t^ -:UA. .1 ■■ — /^..:'_-'A^.'.^-.: ^-'^H'TflifnirtiiJl'lrfMTliliM-^^'rtl'AtAlaSib ■'.nf^jT'^^t/ggt, FEBRUARY 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 289 "Ad. B." The Morris Floral Co. THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES, MORRIS, ILL. Trade List, February, 1899 CABVATIOV B. C. now ready. Per 100 Axgyl»—A coming standard $3.50 ETelina— A big cropper 8.(0 Oold Huffg-et-Yellow 6.00 Bmpre»B— Dark red 3.S0 Flora HiU-Bigwhite 1.50 Mayor Pin^ee— Big cream 1.50 Painted tady— Cherry pink 2.75 Payche— White flaked scarlet 2.75 Jubilee-Scarlet 1.75 Mary Wood 3.00 Triumph— Big pink 2.00 Carnation R. C, our selection, $10.00 per 1,000 Estimates given on 1,000 R. C, up. PX^AVTS, Dec. rooted, 2}i-in, pots. Per 100 Begronias— 15 varieties, our selection $2.00 Erf ordii, latest bedder 2.00 " Sanderson!, in bloom 2.00 " Hybridi Rosea 2.C0 Bew Yellow Marguerite 2.50 Feverfew— Little Gem 2.00 Pelarg^onium— The Queen 2.00 Heliotrope— 3 varieties 2.00 Bmilaz 1.00 From flats .50 MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. When writing mention "Ad. B." Some Things You Want.... BTn>BBCKZA, " Golden Glow." S^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. ACKZL&BA, "The Pearl," S^-inch pots, $4.00 per 100. COBBOPBZB &ABCEOLATA, S^-incb pots, $4.00 per 100. 8TATXCB ABMBBZA, from Scinch pots, $3.00 per 100. JAPAB IBIS, fleld grown, $4.00 per 100. Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Casli, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamtord, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. Buffalo. N. Y., Jan. 13. iSqr). Theron Parker. Dear Sir : — Your Model Carnation Support is the best thin^ I have yet tried. In fact, it is about ideal. I used it this winter on Scotts, Flora Hill, Mrs. Beal and Genessee. The principle is perfect, but experience may teach us that in some varietie?, for in- stance. Daybreak the lower ring might with ad\'antage be two inches lower. If could afford the first cost, at once, I would not think of using anything but the ■■ Model." Very respectfully yours, William Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Review when you wrtf. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Rooted Cuttings, Roses and Carnations... We pffer well Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, as per list op- posite, all in fine condition. Place orders early. ROSE PLANTS. We also offer fine strong Rose Plants out of 2)^-inch pots, as follows: Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID $3.00 $25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 PERLE 3.00 25.00 METEOR 3.00 25,00 KAISERIN 3.50 30.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Keteor 91.50 fia.SO Bridesmaid .... 1.60 IS.BO Bride l.BO 13.60 Verle 1.50 la.BO Xaiserln a.OO 17.60 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Wm. Boon 91.00 97.60 XTancy Hanks . . l.OO 7.60 McOowan l.OO 7.50 Tidal Wave . . l.OO 7.60 Kohinoor l.OO 7.60 Flora Hill 1.60 12.60 Jahilee 9.60 80.00 Mayor Pinffree 1.60 19.60 Triumph 3 .60 20.00 Nivea 1.60 13.60 Dayhreak 1.60 13.60 Armasindy 1.60 13.60 XoBnmey 2.60 30.00 Alaska 1.60 13.60 Arffyle 4.00 36.00 Painted Iiady.. 3.00 36.00 Evelina 3.0O 26.00 REINBERG BROS., siWabashAv., Chicago Mention The Review when you write. AZALEAS FOR EISTER. We have a lar^ stock of all best commercial varieties in fine shape for immediate shipment. Will pack much better now than later on when the buds I are developed. 10 to 12-inch crowns, $35 per 100; 12 to , 13-inch crowns, $45 per 100; 13 to 15-inch crowns, $55 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2!4-incli pots, $5; 3-incii pots, $8 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2H-incn pots, $6 per 100. Canna President Cleveland, the best of all the bright scarlet cannas for massine, $10 per 100. Cannas— an immense stock of all the leading; sorts. Let us know your wants and we will quot^- you bargain prices. Dahlias, fine assortment of up to date varieties, strong undivided roots, $7 per 100; $60 per 1000. Lilium Auratum, 7 to 9 inches, $4 per 100; 9 to 11 inches, $6 per 100. Lily of the Valley, Berlin pips, $10 per 1000. Case of 2500 for $23. ROSES-FIELD CROWN-STRONC TWO YEAR. ^ Hybrid Perpetual in leading varieties, $10 p;r 100. Crimson Rambler, $15 per 100. ^ For New Geraniums, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Etc., see our Florist's Price List. ^ THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., - - PAINESVILLE, OHIO., Mention The Review when you write. HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. Only health resort endorsed by the U. S. Government. Wabash is the direct line from Chicago. Three trains. Send postal card for illustrated booklet giving full information. F. A. Palmer, Asst Gen. Pass. Ajjt., Wabash ticket office, 97 Adams St., Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. ues • - .-..*ij*' 290 The Weekly Florists^ Review/ FEBRUARY 16, 1899. of stock. A high wind accompanied the cold wave during part of the time and it is fortunate no more serious losses happened. One of W. A. Ken- nedy's boilers sprung a leak, owing to heavy firing, but temporary repairs were made before any loss occurred. ^ >.'■■ ■ ••. •.-•Notes. ,; Mrs. BaumgArten continues, the busi- ness of the late Carl Baumgarten, un- der the nai^e of Baumgarten Floral Co. The store has been refitted throughout, including a glass front ice chest, making a neat and attractive store. Mr. Hesse, the South Side flor- ist, ihas also made improvements in the Interior of his store under the di- rection of the Misses Rose and Sarah Engel, who have charge of this depart- ment. Mr. Hesse devotes his time to his large grocery business. E. iR. English, who conducted a store on Grand avenue until he reaped the benefits of the holiday trade, left for parts unknown. Geo. Tillema has dis- continued his flower window. Ellis & PoUworth lost several large shipments of cut flowers consigned to northweatern points last Thursday, ow- ing to the express car being destroyed by fire en route. The express company promises a speedy adjustment of claims. Geo. Volk. of Volk & Stewart, and Max Reitz, are on the sick list. Mrs. Wm. Edlefsen. who has been ill for several weeks, is again able to be about. Benedict Ellis is again back at his desk. GEO. W. BUFFALO, N. Y. Weather Gmditioos. I sent a few notes of the doings of our city last week, but as tiiey reached the suburbs of Chicago they were frozen beyond decipheration. As the thermometer has gone up to 2 above zero today, we attempt it again. Ed- itors of dailies are devoting their abil- ity and space in the editorial columns to the weather, and as we are creatures of the climate we live in, a word or two will not be out of place. It has been the longest spell of extreme low temperature that the writer has known in thirty-one years; 72 hours we were below zero; about 15 below was the lowest in this city, but a few miles east of here it was 22 below, and the end is not yet We will say no more, or there will be an influx of emigrant florists from St. Louis and Washing- ton to escape their frigid environ- ments. So far no serious losses are reported In this locality, for we ex- pect It and are prepared. This cold spell is, however, very inopportune for the great show of carnations that we expect and hope to see In Philadel- phia on Thursday. It will make ship- ping risky and prevent some good men from attending who will not like to leave their establishments during this Alaskan period. [Continued pagfe 295.] JOSEPH TOWELL, NEW , , CARNATION . , Gov.Griggs SEEDLINQ OF VAN LEEUWBN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free blOomer with flowers very 'erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 2W m., flowers similar in color to Daybreak, but much brighter, edge beau- tifully fimbriated, good shape and with full center, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having been grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings. Price $75.00 per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, $IO.0O per 100, $2.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order fiom unknown correspondents. A personal inspection invited. HALCDOM AVE. NMRSEIIICS. Mention Florista' Re^ew when yon write. Paterson, N. J. New Carnations for 1899-.- Per Per Per doz. 100 10.0 C. H. Crane.. $2.<0 $10.00 $75.00 America 2.00 10.00 75.00 Dorothy Sweet 2.00 10.00 75.00 Gen'l Gomez 2.00 10.00 7.'5.00 Gen'l Maceo. 2.00 10.00 75.00 Glacier 2.00 10.00 Melba 2.00 10.10 75.C0 Evanston.... 2.00 7.00 60.00 Per Per Per doz. 100 1000 Mary A. Baker. .$1.50 $S.OO $70.00 Anna C.Eastburn 1.50 8.00 70.00 Gov.Griggs 2.00 10.00 75.00 Dukeof York... 2.00 10.00 75.00 Liberty 2.00 10.00 75.00 Cardinalis K.OO 10.00 75.00 Progress S.OO 10.00 75.00 Emiline 2.00 10.00 75.00 Per Per Per doz. 100 1000 Iris Miller $2.00 $10.00 $75.(0 Elsie Furgeson. . 2.00 10.00 75.00 Dr. Tevis . 2.00 10.00 75.00 Helen Dean . 2.(0 10.00 75.00 Leslie Paul . 2.00 10.00 75.00 John Hinkle . 2.00 10.00 75.00 Grace Runyon. . . 2.00 10.00 75.00 Harriet Bradford. 2.C0 10.00 75.00 H. WEBER & SONS, - - OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Review when you write. BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots : grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry so to loo sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^2 per 100; grows finely in cool hquse ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $ t . 50 , $10 per 1 30, express prepaid. New Fragrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of nolets and lilies, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in.,24roT $1.50, mail- ed ; $4 per 100, express. aX-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed ; $7 per 100, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. WOOSTER, OHIO.— We have re- ceived a copy of the annual report of the Committee on Entomology of the Ohio State Hort. Society. This report was compiled by F. M. Webster. EVERY FLORIST OUOHT TO INSURE HIS GLASS AGAINST TOB FABTICUT^BS ADDRESS JOHN G. eSlER. Sm'v SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— During the recent cold spell the thermometer reg- istered 40 degrees below zero. The growing of fine Am. Beauties under such conditions is about an impossi- bility. Mention The Florists' wrltlnjf a(]verti8ers. Review when ■ ^.',- _' C'..>jA'.,».K^^i^'i-i 'y«. FEBRUARY 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 291 Bassett & Washburn's ROOTED CUTTINGS OF ROSES. 100 Meteor |t.50 Bridesmaid 1.5U Bride l.SO Perle 2.00 1000 $12.50 12.50 1250 17.50 ROSES AND CARNATIONS CARNATIONS. FZVK. 100 Triumph $1.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 Painted Lady 4.<0 Daybreak 1.50 Argyle 4.00 Mrs. Frances J cost j.OO McBurney 1.50 ICOO $12.50 7..50 35.00 12.50 35.0a 50.00 12.50 Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease. ( We shall Have a aioe lot of PIiAlTTS later. Place your orders early if yon wish the best. We Guarantee what we say. Orderpi filled in rotatlpn. BASSETT & WASHBIRN, Oreenhouses and Residence, Store, 88 Wabash Aventie, HINSDALE, ILL. CHICAGO, ILL. long Distance 'Phone No. 10. Long Distance 'Phone Main 223. Mention Thp Hevlew when you write. Dazzle 4.00 35.00 Jubilee 2.00 17.50 Portia 1.00 7.50 Bon Ton 4.00 85.00 MASOOV. Empress 4.00 35.00 WBXTB. Flora Hill 1.50 12.50 Mary Wood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that IS grown. Has a strong stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we handle. Evelina 4.00 35.00 White Cloud 4.00 85.00 VASXEOATSD- White and Bed. Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.C0 40.00 Psyche 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 TEZ.Z.OW. Mayor Fingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00 • L ' I CARNATIONS ^^ Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now. WHITE CLOUD.' EVELINA. aOLD NUOQET. MRS. JA5. DEAN. PAINTED LADY. NEW YOUK. BON ION. EMPRES3. PS»cHE. $5 per hundred. $40 per thousand. FLORA HILL. VICTOR. TRIUHPH. HAYOR PINQREE. ALBA SUPbRBA. $3 per hundred. $25 per thousand. DAYBREAK. Wfl. SCOTT. HECTOR. JUBILEE. niNNIE COOK. $2 per hundred. $1S per thousand. ARriAZINDY. $2.50 per hundred, $20 per thousand The greatest scarlet of them all U HECTOR. Pennrock Co., 252 Wilmington, Del. Mention The Review when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Rookford Soad Farms. Forest City Craanhouses. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. THE HARRISII DISEASE "b?',S,'SS^ ■ the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of Kraft's Plant Tonic ^, This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mea.y Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant, bend for circular. KBAPT PIiABT TOHZC CO. Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. uvrKjSTorj-g^ Tomato Seeds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, " Livingaton'a " and " Otkars." Almost any tomato seed will grow, but ''What will the harvest be?" Our specialty is Tlia Baat Ssada for tha Markat Cardanor. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention The Review when zou write. Sinilax from Flats October I Sowiugr* Extra Strong. By mail or express. Express paid to all parts of U. S. or Canada. 50c per 100, $1.00 per 1,000; per 5,000 $17.50. E. H. SMITH, Macomb, Mention The Review when you write. RAQrC ROOTED CUTTINGS.... Brides. Bridesmaid, Meteor and Perlet at 11.75 per 100. $l.i.00 per 1,000. Clean, healthy stock. Remember, my Perles are First Prize Winners, and the others always come in for their share at the St. Louis Show. J. r. AMMANN, Edwardsville, III. Mention The Review when you write. Now in Course of Preparation The riorists' Manual... By WM. SCOTT It wjU tell you just what you want to know in juji the way you want PricC $5.00 SCKD m YOUR OROCR NOW to be told. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself PbORISTS* PUBLISmiNG GO. S20-535 Gaxton Building. - GI1ICAGO. b .^ 292 The Weekly Florists^ Review* FEBRUARY 16, 1899. CINCINNATI. The Market Trade has been very quiet during the past week, owing to the extreme cold weather. The thermometer dropped as low as 25 degrees below zero in various parts of the country. Very few growers ventured to town with their stock, being busy trying to reduce the size of their coal pile. Some of our growers report the loss of a house or two from frost, others Just able to keep theirs above the freezing point, consequently there was not enough stock in the market to supply the light demand. Bulbous stock is selling well, owing to the scarcity of roses and carnations. The Florist Club. The Florists' Club failed to hold their regular meeting last Saturday evening, owing to the severe weajtther. The election of officers was again postponed for one month. In connection with the meeting was to have been a special exhibition of roses. Messrs. George & Allen were the only exhibitors, and they carried off the following prizes: Five dollars, offered by Wm. Glenny Co. for best '25 Perles; $5 offered by Hoffmeister Floral Co. for 25 Meteors; $5 offered by Geo. S. Bartlett for 50 Brides and Maids; 100 lbs. sheep manure offered by J. M. McCuUough's Sons for best vase of Flora Hill and Daybreak; $5 offered by Cincinnati Cut Flower Co. for best 12 Beauties. They also had 0, fine display of bulbous stock which they know how to produce to perfec- tion. A Visit to Richmond, On Wednesday, the 8th, a party of florists took a flying trip to Richmond, calling on E. G. Hill & Co. and E. T. Graves. They were well pleased witb their visit and saw some carnations that opened their eyes. Of course they attribute those large flowers to the Indiana soil. The party was composed of Wm. Murphy, Thos. Windram, Wm. Schumann, R. Witterstaetter. E. G. Glllett and Geo. Murphy. Notes. W A. McFadden says that most of the stock now produced at Rosebank is being disposed of at retail. He has just issued a booklet entitled, "Infor- mation for Flower Buyers," which has been sent to his retail customers. T. W. Hardesty has given up his store at 411 Walnut street. Callers last week: Geo. A. Heini, Toledo, 0.. and C. J. Hale, Wilming- ton, 0. ^• NORTHFIBIiD, MINN.— A serious conflagration at the greenhouses of Mr C. P. Nichols was averted by tne timely discovery of the fire and prompt action in quenching the blaze, which was probably caused by a spark from the chimney falling into the flax straw used to keep the frost out of the building. Carnation Seeds and Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieties. 100 Seeds for 25 cents 100 Plants for $4.00 Sent free by mail. 29 Plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, d. c. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS... ROOTED y. CUTTINGS. 6. H. Cran«— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and oontlnuous bloomer. Can. Maeao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Oan. Oomaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. Claeiar (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Aniarioa (Hill) Large soft scarlet. Malba (May and Craig) Light pink. Whit* Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Cold Nugcat, yellow. Haw York, cerise pink. Mrs. Jas. Doan, INary Wood, white, light pink. Mrs. Coo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. Wo hava a FINE STOCK of EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW. ^^Sond for our oomploto doserlptivo Prioo List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana... Grows onlv eight inches high and always cov- ered with Dloom. Fine for bedding. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Revie^r when you write. TELTHOISEN Wants Room. ' Read this and let us hear from you. Remelhber, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection. $1.50 per 100, |12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, f2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, CO cents per 100, $.5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats and in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca V^ariegata, cuttings, $1.25 per lOO, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $.i0.00 per l.OUO. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per lOO, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. S. FBIiTKOUSSV, Bohaneotady, H. Y. Mention The Review when you write. FOUR GRAND ARNATIONS... AMERICA. G. H. CRANE. The largest and most perfect shaped scarlet Carnation pro- duced thus far; producing immense quantities of its soft, scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary certifi- cate A. C. S.. at Chicago. (Dorner.) A long-stem- med bright scarlet, free, profuse, and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields both quality and quan- tity; stem long and stiff from the beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate A. C. Society. MELBA MAY AND GRAIG. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced, large and perfect, in form, very fragrant and witn a long, stiff stem. (Niquet.) Deep clear cerise of a very pleas- ing shade under any light; most attractive color of Its class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high : with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. Price for above four varieties, $IO.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1,000. E. G.HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention Florists' Review when you write. MAUD ADAMS. UTAUKUI .MERCmNDISC GAIVANIZEDWIRE- KX) POUND M)LL5-3t10RT LfNGTMS RUN rROM 65 FEET UP. PRJCt PER ROLL I00PCKJND5 ♦1.15. ailCAGO- PQK Of OTMEftfi Mention The Review when you write. lilTGMINQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET. NEW YORK. VENTILATING .APPARATUS MOT NNMIR BOIITRS, I'IPLS \M) IIIIISOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention Th« Rerlew when yoa write. . v^i-.. jj. ^■^ ^' ^fa i v.'riiafcriTat'if^^*'*-^^- *■ ■*- ■Jfti'iirfhfrAr i , CV^^'i^' ■ V '**f*.J^i-. "*- rir-" T^' •v'TO"'^ '■'^B ?- '.' -f^ ■ .». ." • • <■ "v ~ •-. ; ■ i-^' '•** : -J FEBRUARY 16. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 293 Bridesmaid LXC6II6Q NEW ROSE MAID OF HONOR... Formerly called MISS CLARA BARTON This is a sport from Catherine Mermet. After rigid tests during the last two years, we are able to state : I. — That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker than Bridesmaid. II. — ^That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid. III.-i-That it is a most prolific bloomer with all perfect buds. Plants in 2X-in. pots READY for DELIVERY. Price— S15.00 per lOO, 50 at lOO rate. $125.00 per lOOO, 250 at lOOO rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL COMPANY 813 ELM STREET, ^, ,^^ CINCINNATI, O. Also sold by ' E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown -on -Hudson, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Jadoo fibre and Jadoo liquid for vegetables and fruits; James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., golden wedding edition of the garden and floral guide; Dingee & Conrad Co., West Grove, Pa., new gruide to rose culture; Geo. Han- cock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich., root- ed carnation cuttings; Wm. F. Kast- ing, Buffalo, N. Y., cut florwers and florists' supplies; same, calendar; Con- ard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., roses, seeds, plants and bulbs; J. C. Suffern, Voorhies, 111., field seeds; Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Cal., seeds; Pinehurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. G., nursery stock; same, surplus list col- lected seeds. CINCINNATI, O.— J. Chas. McOul- lough reports a very satisfactory sea- son, especially in the trade on blue grass, red top and orchard grass. ROCHESTER. N. Y. The flower and plant trade during the past month was only fairly good, owing principally perhaps to the se- verity of the weather. On milder days sales were always up to the average. The supply generally was rather in excess of the demand, though prices were not affected and kept up to the usual figure. The Lawson carnation is exhibited in one of our stores and at- tracts the attention of the general pub- lic Just now, but sales are few and far between. The greenhouses, sheds and seed storehouse owned by George Arnold, Jr., were burned to the ground early Saturday morning, Feb. 11th. The fire is thought to have started in the boil- er room and was not discovered until the flames had spread into the adjoin- ing buildings, too late to save any of them or their contents. It is a severe loss and drawback to our emterprising young townsman, as there was but a small portion of the property covered by insurance, and he only saved a few hoitbed sash, stored away in one corner of the building, every plant and imple- ment, together with a lot of seeds stored in the building, being destroyed. K. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. The annual meeting of the Hamp- den Co. Hort. Society was a very en- thusiastic one. The business of the evening was the election of officers. Mr. W. P. Peacock, Atco, N. J., one of the most expert dahlia growers in the country, will lecture before the so- ciety at its March meeting. Mr. Edw. Stock, one of the best known and successful amateur horti- culturists, died at his home, aged 68 years. He was a member of the Hort. Society, and was always a large ex- hibitor at the annual shows. ";».«T.- 294 The Weekly Florists' ReviewJ ■v;;-?'; FEBRUARY 16. 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. Altick.H.M 281 American Jadoo Co. 294 Ameiican RoseCo. .292 Amling, E. C 282 Ammann, J. F 291 Amos, N 281 Baker, W. J 288 Bassett & Wasbbum. 284-291 Benthey & Co 284 Blanc&Co 290 Budlong, J. A 284 Buckbee.H.W.. 288-291 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 285 Chicago Wrecking Co 292 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 284 Connell. Benj 281 Cottage Gardens ... .281 Crabb& Hunter ....281 Cut Flower Exchange 288 Detroit ' FJower Pot Mfy 296 Dietsch, A. &C0....283 Dillon, j.L 286 Dorner, F. & Sons Co. 292 Dreer.'H. A.'!!. '.'281-283 Ellis & Pollwortb ...283 Ellison &Tesson.... 284 Esler, Jobn G. Secy .290 F. & F. Nursenes/:-JB3 Fehr, A. G /..285 Felthousen, J. E<...292 Gibbons, H. W 294 Giblin& Co 296 Greene & Underbill. .287 Hancock, Geo. & Son 280 Heacock, Jos 285 Herr, Albert M 281 Hill.E. G. &Co 292 Hitcbings & Co 292-294-296 Hoffmeister Flo. Co..298 Holton & HunkelCo. 284 Humfeld, C 280 Hunt,E. H 286 Jackson, E. B 289 iacobs, S. & Sons . ..296 ewett, Z. K. & Co..2b9 Lasting, W. F. 282-287-288 Keenan's Seed Store.288 Kelsey, H. P 288 Kellogg, Geo. M 284 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 296 Kennicott Bros. Co. 285 Kraft Plant Tonic... 291 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 295 Kuehn,C.A.. 284 Kubl, Geo. A 281 Lager & Hurrell ....287 Le Mars Greenhouses 280 Livingston Seed Co.291 Lockland Lumber Co 281 LonsD. B 288 Lord & Bumham Co 296 Lynch, W. E.... 280-284 Manning. J. W 286 May, L. L. & Co. ...281 McKellar & Winter- son 282 McMorran,E.E.&Co 296 Minor'.'w'.'L !.".".!! !!287 Model Plant Stake Co. 289 Mo'o'n,"S."C !'.!.'!.'!'.!! 286 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 294 Morris Floral Co 289 Morrison, A 283 Muschert, B. F 281 Old Colony Nurseries 287 Pennock,S.S 288 Pennrock Co 291 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 296 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 288 Quaker City Machine Works 296 Randall. A. L 284 Reed & Keller 281 Reed Glass Co 294 Regan Pt'g House... 2 9 Raid, Edw 288 Reinberg Bros. . .284-289 Rice, M. &Co 286 Ricksecker, Chas .. .281 Rudolph, Max 284 St. Louis Cut Flower Co 284 Schmitz, F. W. O... 2o6 Schultheis. A 287 Sefton.J. W. Co 296 Shelmire, W. R ... 280 Siebrecbt & Son Smith, N. & Son. Smith, E. H Soltau, C. &Co 282 South Side Floral Co. 280 Storrs & Harrison 280-2^9 Strob, H. C 281 Swavne, W 281 Tho'rbum,J.M.&Co. 294 Towell, Jos 290 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..286 Vick, J., &Sons 282 WabashRy 269 Weber&Sons 290 Wietor Bros 2,6 Wilmore, W. W ....287 Winter.S.B 267 Wittbold, Geo 283 Wors, C. W 284 Young, John Welsh .288 Zeese&Co 296 288 286 291 HEATING INQUIRY. In answer to inquiry of "Canadian" for the effective heating by steam of the rose house, 16x60 feet; two carna- tion houses, each 16x60 feet, and vio- let house, 12x36 feet, he will require a boiler of eight horse-power, but if he contemplates extensions, it would be well to install a boiler with surplus capacity. For the rose house, twelve lines of 1-inch pipe will be required; for the carnation houses ten lines in each, and the violet house six lines. One 1^- inch steam main will supply the rose house, one 2-inch the rose and one carnation house, or one 2^-iuch main for the three large houses, and a 1- inch main for the violet house. The return main may be one-half to two- thirds the size of the flow. HENRY W. GIBBONS. Mention The Plorlsta' Review when writing adyertlMFS. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS Fresh Seeds Just Arrived. COGOS WEDOELIANA I'Jl^ LATANIA BORBONICA ;l,'°L°b J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Lat« of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. 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HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Mot Wdtor BoiliTS, >'i|)i's, littiiuc* Send Four Cci.b fa- Ca;al,.):;c ^"tl \ cnt il.itiiK) Vpp.irjf us Mention The Review when you write. '^--'■'■^— ^ ■'--•- ..:.,-.^,.-.^.- .-•-■->■• r^|.|^iflii,i-.^-^-.—T^aaf..,,.~-i--'"^ — •■-■- ..w^-- j^.^ ■■■ - — t----..-..'..^. ..,xi-- J,-, -^....ic:.--^ — ■-, -L...... -.,,,.^1,.^ ,.!^-^-.-- 1. :. . nL^.j^^^ ., ■'■■.^ ,> A'lr |.fii^iia«1-i1aMifrtiiiliatlaAi^^ iPi'--.v^i.'-;-i.'-»;'./ ;■' .• • vt' 'C' : '•.Z--if.^^''V--:* FEBRUARY 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 295 KROESCHELL BROS. CO. Chicago, March 12, 1896, Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Dear Sirs :— The boiler we received from you has given perfect satisfac- tion, and thinic we save about 25 per cent, of coal, comparing it to fire box boiler that was doing the work before. Respectfully, Geo. Wittbold. Per L. W. Chicago, Nov. 4, 1896. Mr. Chas. Kroeschell. Dear Sir: — Hurrah for McKinley, sdund money and sound boilers 1 The boiler I got from you is excellent. I think I could not get a better one in the United States. Yours truly, John Fuhrmann. 1647-1653 North Clark St. Asheville, March 20, 1896. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen:— In reply to yours of the 11th: So far we are perfectly sat- isfied with the boiler bought from you last summer. We are only heating about one-half the space that you say it will, so we have not given it a very severe test, but it has saved us at least 15 per cent of fuel over last win- ter. Our foreman says that the sav- ing is nearer 20 per cent than 15, and he thinks that the saving will be even greater when the boiler is properly loaded. Yours very truly, Idlewild Floral Co., 824 Charlotte St. Asheville, N. C. Send for Catalogue. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St. Boiler. Mention The Review when you write. CHICAGO. I Notes. Flowers have been in good supply; briglit days have accompanied the cold spell and those conditions are very favorable to the production of flowers; but frosted windows and frosted ears and noses are not conducive to brisk sales, and the bulk of the business has been "for the last sad rites," I paid a short visit to Mr. John C. Pickleman, of French street, last week. John's stock looks well all around, chief of which is an immense lot of lilies for Easter, both Bermuda Har- risii and longiflorum. Mr. Pickleman is convinced in his own mind that shifting a lily from a 4-inch to a 6- inch when a few inches high retards its flowering time by two or three weeks. His theory is that it starts the plant into more vigorous growth, and maiturity or flowering period is thus delayed. I have not noticed this, but it is well worth close observation for even two weeks on a longiflorum is of great importance when EJaster is on A:>ril 2. There have been few visitors and no drummers for the past two weeks, so Mr. George Watson, of Philadelphia, will please notice that I am deprived of my stock-in-trade joke. Mr. G. L. Grant, publisher and edit- or of the Florists' Review, passed through town on Monday, lingering a few hours with the craft. He was, of course, on his road to Broad street, Pennville. Mr. Fred Stokes, late of Buffalo, now of Pittsburg, where he represents Mr. W. F. Kasrting in the commission busi- ness in that hustling metropolitan-like city, paid his old friends a visit a few days ago. He looks and talks and acts like a man whose business prospects are on the rise. To quote him, he says: "Buffalo is a beautiful city, but Pittsburg is the town for business; it makes me think of London." Then he says: "The first few weeks in Pitts- burg is like a dog in a bowling alley, lonesome and of little use; but now friends and business are increasing every day." If he conducts his busi- ness as Mr. Kasting does here, the Pittsburg branch is assured of success. Bowling. In spite of the weather there was a large attendance at the bowling alleys on Friday last. I think we have the best appointed alleys to practice on in the country. There are easy chairs to recline in (a hundred of them), the walls are hung with paintings of the old masters (bowling masters I mean), sliding doors to prevent intrusion from the vulgar public, and our able presi- dent has introduced an excellent law — there can be no treating, but if one feels that they, as Mrs. Gamp would say "must have a drop of that 'air nutriment which water requires," they must take a solitary walk through the folding doors, and if more than once during the evening, the captain has to slide open the door and bawl out. "Come, McClure; it's your turn," that man has to pay a double week's dues. Our sporting correspondent will give you a full account of the wonderful ( ?) scores, W, S. PITTSBURG. The blizzard played ha\ oc with bus- iness the past week. The city was at the mercy of the cold weather and sales fell as low as the temperature. Figuratively as well as literally speak- ing, this was tho greatest frost ve ever experienced. Shipments from sill points were del.oytM! and all were to some extent injured Vy the severe cold. Friday, the 10th. i^ris the coldest day recorded. Reports from various r»oints around Pittsburg show the temperature to have dropped as low as 22 and 24 de- grees. Mr. Theo. F. Beckert, of Glen- side, reported 28 below, Dunlevy & Sons report the loss of a portion of their violets. Chas. Koenig had a load of decorative palms frozen. Mrs. E. A. Williams also had some decorative plants frozen. L. I. NefE's Penn avenue store was damaged to the extent of $300 by fire, caused by a de- fective flue; loss fully covered by in- surance. T. P. LANGHANS. RATON, COLO. — James Bowdrey has secured the greenhouses here and will continue the business. iiiili'ijiir )iiliti(»r-'-i- -v-^^^ »:-.^ ■• 296 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 16, 1899. -^aC'^athi)" Ji "^^iiftSET" ■J.W.SEriONMf6.(« M«ntlon The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, qnioker and more effective than the bellows. „, Warmly com- mended by all whohavetriedit If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price $4.75 EDW. E. McMORRAN &. CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. HARRY BALSLEY .cll. Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoms, Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Dotroit, MIoh. Mention Ttie Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE %^ VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogrue Quaker City Machine Works. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when yoa write. High Grade BOILERS Get cur For GREENHOUSES. Catalogue. STKim AND NOT WftTKR. 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KELLOOQ-nACKAY-CAnERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. SPENCE" HEATER. GLR58 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator eULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. Manufactured 5. JaCObS & SOflS, K'^-ioteTaPhTtY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, ETC . AT Wholcsalc. Mention The Review when you write. SASH HITCHlNGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS I'llMS, IJIIINOS \\U MMIt \II\G \I'I»\RMIS )r Catalogue, OKILMIOISI IJIII1)I\G A^:.toJ::ivt«»J'. "^..^^.-....^■J^- -.■.■■■. . ,i£ilf,fffimitH^iii « ■ •■'■.Jm. ~.w ^..-.iM^lt^^ifiJ:^^ „Jm] ^/a(:3k.&i:.l£.^i^JSj!^ 'Ux~.u .,:>';«<> ■-■t".'-^ji>j':*-. ^- ■■rtn(n-j-«-''ii ^■S-7 FEBRUARY 23;, 1899. The Weekly Florists* Review. 299 represenitMives of that city happened to be preeenit. '.. Sub-Watering. The paper by Prof. Arthur on Sub- irrigation was received with much ap- plause. There was inquiry' as to the coat of l>enches erected as described by Prof. Arthur. Mr. F. Domer, Jr., said they had built only 25 feet of the the old way of doing things and was not disappointed. It is easy to overwat- er with this system and this bench was heavily ovei-watered at first. . But the plants in the l)en«h with brick bottom and surface watering were markedly in advance of anything else in the house. Conditions were made as uni- form as possible and plants of the same size and vigor were planted in Wtn, P. G-aig, President-EIect American Gutution Society. bench in an experimental way and he thought the cost was about 20 cents a square foot. They planted four differ- ent varieties on this bench. They found it reduced the labor of watering about 75 per cent and it seemed very benefi- cial to the plants. The stems of the flowers were stronger and the blooms came more even. Mr. J. L. Dillon thought that those wishing to try the system, and having solid beds now, would find cement bot- toms economical and satisfactory. Mr. W. N. Rudd said he had tried the system in a small way. He had laid off two 8-foot sections of a 6-foot bench, one section arranged for suib- irrigation and one with the brick bot- tom alone, using surface watering. He did this because he thought the bricks had something to do with the extra gix>wth noted. He rather looked for failure of the sub-irrigated bench through the adherence of the men to the old way in the same house, but he did not consider the matter settled. He intended to try it again next year. One difficulty he noted was that the south side of the bench had more light and the evaporation was greater there, and the back rows showed signs of overwatering. Prof. Arthur said that the beneficial effect of the brick bottoms, even with- out suib-irrigation, was due to the fact that more air was admitted to the soil, which was a very decided advantage. Mr. Dorner said their bench had been imperfect as they had failed to provide an overflow, but they had placed a plug in the bottom which could be removed and the bench drain- ed when too much water had been given. He recommended a means of draining the bench as well as an over- flow. He told of a Tennessee florist who had tried sub-irrigated benches and was so well pleased with the sys- tem that he was preparing to extend it through all his houses. The meml)ers expressed great ap- preoiatioin of the efforts of Prof. Ar- thur to solve cultural problems of this character, and this crystallized into the following resolutions which were adopted by a unanimous vote: Resolved, That the American Carna- tion Society, In convention assembled, de- sires to express Ita thanks to Professor J. C. Arthur, of the Indiana Experiment Station, for the paper he has just read to us, giving the results of his experi- ments in su'b-lrrlgatlon, and at the same time to urge on the National Govern- ment the Importance of the work of the Experiment Stations throughout the country, and the necessity of more lib- eral appropriations to «nable. them to carry on the work which has already proven to be of incalculable value to the farmers and florists of America. In the cultivation of plants and flowers miUlona of dollars are invested, and this business is now one of the growing in- dustries of the country; adding to the higher enjoyments of the people and de- serving of every encouragement from the Government. Change in Scale. There was considerable discussion of the President's suggestion regarding changes in the scale for judging, and flnally a new scale was adopted as fol- lows: Color ".. 25 Size 20 Calyx 5 Stem 20 Substance 10 Form 15 Fragrance 5 Total 100 New Competition. Mr. Eugene Dailledouze suggested a new competition for next year in Which each competitor should contrib- ute toward prizes for the winners. The proposition was finally submitted and adopted as follows: Moved, that this society shall sanction a competition at the next meeting, to be held in Buffalo in February, 1900, to be governed by the following rules: F^rst — Each competitor shall deposit with the treasurer in advance of the meeting a deposit of $5.00, and an addi- tional $5.00 when he stages his flowers. The number of blooms exhibited shall be twelve. No flrst year seedlings shall be allowed to compete. The judging shall be according to the scale of points adopt- ed by this society. Size shall be deter- mined by a measurement of the largest diameter and the length over the top, di- viding the product of these measure- ments by two. The premiums shall be two in number, flrst and second, the flrst to be two-thirds of the amount subscribed and the second premium the remaining third. No competitor shall be allowed to serve as a judge. Any competitor may enter one or more varieties by paying the entry fee for each variety. Those Present. Among those present from New York and vicinity we noted John N. May, C. W. Ward, Chas. Weathered, P. O'Mara, Eug. Dailledouze, Ernst Asmus, H. C. Roth, A. Herrington, W. Duckham, C. Resold, J. G. Esler, W. A. Manda, H. A. Siebrecht, C. H. Al- len, Alex. Wallace, J. W. Withers, L. Wood. II iiiiit '■'i'tf'iitftiHriimr --I'll 'ill' i -M . 300 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 2S, 1899. From Boston and vicinity, Wm. Nicholson, E. M. Wood, P. Welch, W. J. Stewart, F. A. Blake, Peter Fisher, From Chicago, W. N. Rudd, J. C. Vaughan, Jas. Hartshorne, G. L. Grant. From Cincinnati, R. Witter- staetter, E, H. Giesy, Aug. Hoffmeis- ter, Edw. HofEmeister, W. H. Sunder- bruch. From Cleveland, J. M. Gasser, H. A. Hart, A. Schmitt, Mr, Schmitt, Jr. From Buffalo, Wm. Scott, Alex. Scott, W. J. Palmer, W. F. Kasting. From Detroit, Geo. A. Rackham. From Grand Rapids, Mich., Geo. F. Crabb, Henry Smith. From Lafayette, Ind., F. Dorner, Jr., Prof. J. C. Arthur. From Ft Wayne, Ind., W. J. Vesey. From Lancaster, Pa., A. M. Herr and wife, H. D. Rohrer. From Kennett Square, Pa., Wm. Swayne, Louis B. Eastburn. From Richmond, Ind., J. A. Evans and wife. From Syracuse, N. Y., L. E. Marquisee. From James- town, N. Y., A. L. Thrall. From Bradford, Pa., W. C. Rockwill. From Bloomsburg, Pa., J. L. Dillon. From Oakland, Md., H. Weber, Wm. Weber. From Pittsburg, E. C. Lud- wig and wife. From Avondale, Pa., W. R. Shelmire. From Kingston, Pa., Geo. W. Carr. From Wilkesbarre, Pa., Geo. Fancourt. From Wilmington, Del., Robt. Lockerbie. From New Haven, Conn., Prof. Britton. Among the Philadelphians we not- ed W. K. Harris, John Wescott, Ed- win Lonsdale, J. Wm. Colflesh, S. S. Pennock, J. D. Eisele, Walter Mott, Edw. Reid, John Burton, Robt. Craig, W. P. Craig, Alex. Scott, John Walker, G. C. Watson, Jos. Heacock, David Rust, Chas. D. Ball, W. H. Taplin, H. Bayersdorfer, Paul Berkowitz, H. F. Michell, Geo. A. Strohlein, Isaac Kennedy, John Kuhn, J. A. Ruppert, Jacob Becker, F. P. Myers, M. Reu- kauf, J. L. Pennock, A. B. Cartledge, J. P. Habermehl, Hugh Graham, C. Longinotti, Henry Pennock, John Welsh Young, H. T. Dumont, Geo. Craig, Geo. M. Moss, D. D. L. Farson, S. S. Skidelsky. We expect we have failed to men- tion quite a number that were pres- ent, as our notes were very hurriedly made. Notes. Mr. Thos. W. Lawson, of Boston, was elected an honorary member of the society. The sessions were held in the club room of the Philadelphia Florists' Club, a home of which the Philadel- phians may well be proud. A large glass case extended across one end of the large room is filled with troph- ies won by the bowling and shooting teams. There were 129 people at the ban- quet on Friday evening. . Rain on the snow made travel ex- ceedingly difficult, but a number of the local establishments were visit- ed by most of tbe visitors. The Banquet On Friday evening the members of the Carnation Society were enter- tained by the Philadelphia Florists' Club at a banquet in the lecture room of Horticultural Hall, the same room in which the exhibition had been held. The flowers that had been on display made a grand decoration placed on the tables and around the room. The menu was very elaborate, as can be seen by the copy below: 1. Oysters— Points on the New Blue. Irrigate. 2. Puree of Fancy Rubber Necks— Seed- lings and soldllngs. 3. Broiled Uerlse Steaks— Fisher's latest- guaranteed without rust. Irrigate some more. 4. Roast Pink Stakes — Expansion pat- tern — Good underpinning— Toadstool dressing. 5. Punch a la Lawson— Rather rich— sam- ple carefully. Another slight Irrigation. 6. Pullet Salad— Gun Club Pull. 7. Roast Blue Rocks— Wisslnoming sauce. 8. Christmas Returns Snapper— Very fan- cy—Ice box dressing— Retail style. Now then, all together— Ir-lr- Irrigate ! Assorted Hoe Cakes. Fruits of Experience. Roquefort Buttercups— Cheese it. Liquid Copperdine. Irrigate. Splfligate. Fumigate. With the arrival of the coffee and cigars, President W. K. Harris, of the Philadelphia Club, introduced Col. Wm. Smith, ex-Mayor of Philadelphia, as toastmaster, and before the even- ing was over it was decided by unani- mous vote that Mr. Smith scored 100 points by the last adopted scale of the society. He was equal to every occasion and proved himself a past master of repartee. Presiddfit- Nicholson, of the Carna- tion Sociefy, responded to "Our Guests.'' He spoke of the gratifica- tiMi all felt at the successful meeting just held and especially the splendid exhibition, and predicted equal if not greater success of the meeting in 1900. "Our Country" was the toast as- signed to President W. N. Rudd, of the Society of American Florists. He said that for the last few days he had almost forgotten the existence of any other organization than the American Carnation Society, but he now recalled that the mother of all the other trade associations, the Society of American Florists, was still doing business at the old stand and must not be for- gotten. His heart had been too full of this thought to leave room for any- thing regarding the toast assigned him. Robert Craig, speaking to "Our City," referred to the great storm that had threatened to limit the attend- ance at the meeting, and he rejoiced that the florists had turned out so nobly and made such a splendid exhi- bition in spite of adverse conditions. He thought that one of the proudest claims of Philadelphia was that more of Its working men owned their own homes than in any other city In the country. "Horticulture" was the broad sub- ject assigned to William Scott and he responded In one of his inimitable speeches that was received with fre- quent rounds of applause. He started with the dawn of vegetable life upon the globe and traced the progress of same up to the Mrs. Lawson carna- tion, illustrating the various points by a succession of apt stories. There were several witty, passages between the speaker and the toastmaster that added tremendously to the hilarity of the occasion. W. J. Stewart, secretary of the S. A. F., responded on behalf of "Flori- culture." He recalled the remark of an old employer of his who said that a man who loved flowers could not be a bad man. While horticulture is one of the oldest of occupations, floricul- ture is its highest development. In responding to the toast "The Di- vine Flower," Mr. E. M. Wood express- ed the belief that the publicity given the sale of the Lawson carnation had, by bringing the carnation prominent- ly to the attention of the whole civi- lized world, done more than anything else to advance the interests of the flower with the general public. He did not consider the price paid an ex- orbitant one, for while the great pic- ture. The Angelus, for which $183,000 was paid, gave pleasure to but one family, the new carnation, costing but $30,000, could be used to give pleasure to every home In the land. At this point the toastmaster, in a very witty speech, presented to Mr. L. E. Marquisee the cup he had won with his new carnation, saying that even to the salt district of Syracuse there might come something fresh, and suggested that Mr. Marquisee had found It a "mark easy." The re- cipient responded with equal effect, saying: "I am happy to say that In the city of Philadelphia I have made my Mark-u-see." Mr. Jas. Hartshorne was then pre- sented with the medal won by the Chicago Carnation Co. H: F. Michell spoke for the seed and nursery trade, and among the novel- ties noted when abroad he mentioned Aster HohenzoUern, Primula Forbesii and Statice Slberlca. In referring to the bulb trade he expressed the be- lief that the Bermuda growers of Harrlsii lily bulbs would do better to double the price and send out but half the number, destroying every one with H tendency toward disease. G. L. Grant spoke for "The Press." John Westcott said he felt proud of the Philadelphia Florists' Club and said that they verily did "strive might- ily, but eat and drink as friends." They expected to strive mightily at Detroit next August and to gather In all the trophies in sight. John Burton thought that "The ifVy^SV^ 'nry;-^.' ■ TVV^V FEBRUARY 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 30 J Day's Work'" was a subject that should have been assigned to a com- mission man and not to a grower. He said it was well known that the grower didn't do any work, and that all the real work was done by the commission man. Vice-President-elect Kasting was called upon to speak for the commis- Then let us give three cheers for The club they represent. Fill up your glassies and drink To your hearts' content; For we'll not leave this hall Till we get good and tight — Let's have a hot time in this Old hall tonight. To the visitors here tonight I have a word to say: I hope you'll all enjoy yourselves "W. F. Kastins;^ Vice-Presid«nt-Elect American Carnation Society. sion man, but confined his remarks to the hearty welcome that would await the members at Buffalo next year. Mr. J. N, May told what might be looked forward to "In 1900." He be- lieved that the marked advance of the last decade would be equalled or exceeded in the next and hoped all would prepare to help carry on the great work. The program was interspersed with songs and recitations, the warm- est of the songs being the following original one by John Walker, ar- ranged to the air of "A Hot Time in the Old Town:" There's our president, Mr. Harris, The bard of old Kingsess, And the brave old Duke of York, Who as a scribe is a success. And our treasurer, William Colflesh. Who has his eye upon the tin. And draws a line upon the boys When they try to blow it In. While with us you may stay. And may you be filled with new ideas Upon returning home, That you will each produce a seedling To ibeat anything that's known. Ward, they say, has a gem in 3fi — For size, I am told, it beats Lawson by an inch; And when he gets that 5,000 balls He'll buy us all a drink. And we'll have a hot time in Some old town that night. Now, there is Peter Fisher, from a little town in Mass., And there is Thomas Lawson who, with 30,000 cash. Surprised all carnation lovers by hang- ing up 30 000 more in gold. Which he will give to the man whose seedling will knock Lawson cold. Now. boys, get to work and do your level best; We have seen Hanna Hobart sent by Slevers from the west. And there will be a jolly round-up in February next, And there'll be a hot time in Pink town that night. Edwin Lonsdale sang his' famous song, "The Brave Old Duke of York," in his bravest style, and the whole company joined in "Auld Lang Syne," led by the soloists and accompanied by the piano. It was a suitable closing of a most entertaining evening. CARNATIONS FROM THE RETAIL STANDPOINT. By Robert Kift. [Read before the Philadelphia Meeting of the American Carnation Society.] As a representative of one branch of the carnation industry, I cannot but feel complimented at being asked to present my views on this important section of practical horticulture. Some twenty odd years ago, when I graduated from a greenhouse to a city store and chose this branch of the pro- fession, there were but few strictly retail merchants and not a solitary commission dealer in the whole of this broad land. In most oases the city store had been established as an outlet for the product of the country green- houses of the society. Carnations then formed but a small percentage of the florist's stock. President DeGraw, La Purite and a few Astoria are the only varieties I recollect. Long-stemmed flowers were not demanded in these early days, and it was considered a great waste to cut a bud with an open- ed flower. We used to pack the stocks away in damp moss on trays. If at this time anyone had propihesied that car- nations would some day bring two dollars per dozen at wholesale, he would have been thought a trifle flighty. The famous carnation belt of Chester County was commencing to send in flowers about this time, just, a few, by the farmers who sold them in the mar- ket along with their butter and eggs. There was not much thought of new varieties then, but I remember a few years after this, when a dark red car- nation came to us from Boston — I think it was called Defiance— and then the Grace Wilder which was the cham- pion "pink" for so long a time until the Great Scott of Buffalo was ungal- lant enough to displace her. In these early days flowers came from the growers in all sorts of re- ceptacles. The boxes had always done duty before. There were glass, tobac- co, pepper, soap, gum-boot boxes; any old thing, so it would hold together was thought good enough. The flowers were put in helter-skelter, short and long mixed up. Such a thing as bunching them in varieties was not thought of, and it was only after considerable agita- tion that anything like system in packing and shipping was brought about. This mention of long-stemmed flowers brings us up to twelve or fifteen years ago. when, with more competi- tion and flower buying, there sprang up a demand for flowers with other than artificial stems, and Wihile, to get such stems, buds had to be sacrificed. ^-■/■T.m. Ai^^^-. .- .iJi- ^ 302 The Weekly Florists' Review. PBBRUART 23. 1899. it was fouiMi to pay, and the progres- sive growers soon liad a large follow- ing, until finally the plan was adopted by all. I only make mention of these early days to show how we have progressed. As for the past few years the cutting, handling, packing and shipping of flowers have been reduced to a science and there is little to be desired. Oontraat the old system with the neat pasteboard boxes containing fifty to one hundred select fiowers of this or that variety, laid in carefully, with all the foliage, now seen coming in from ojir best growers, and who will say that we have not made great strides in the right direction? Carna- tions of the present day, with but few exceptions, are one hundred percent better than those of ten years ago, and probably, judging from a look abouit the present exhibition, in five years from now the same statement will hold good of this time, and John Thorpe's ideal of the four-inch flower will be a reality. It is needless to say that we retail- ers are glad to see this improvement in the carnation. Good flowers make a market for themselves. It is the ex- treme finish put on a flower that sells it. The good ordinary carnation sells well to persons that have use for them, but the extra fine stock tempts people to buy who, until they saw the flowers, had no thought of purchasing. It is the medium and poor grade stock that remain unsold. "Consignments of flrst-class stock only solicited" is the cry of the commission men. The re- tail florist has to be very vigilant as ofttimes ten to twenty-five per cent of high graded stock turns out to be fit for a grade or two lower. A grower would immediately protest if some bad dimes or quarters were found in his receipts, and demand sound money in exchange at once, but the flower mer- chant is called a kicker and told he ought to be glad to get them as they are as they were saved for him from people who were anxious to have paid more. The flower buying people are becom- ing educated up to a higher standard, and we will venture to say that better retail prices have been realized dur- ing the present season than ever be- fore. No Divine flower is worthy the name that does not have a stem strong enough to support itself. The weak stock that habitually holds its head down is the cause of many remarks anything but Divine in character. Growers should aim in new varieties to get stout stems, and I would sug- gest that in judging by points fifty should be minimum for stem, as a carnation good in every other respect is worthless without a self-supporting stem. Next to roses carnations are most necessary to the stock of the retailer. Without a good assortment, he is con- tinually in trouble. Carnations can often be substituted for roses, but it is not often that roses will take their place. In most cases, when a lady is ordering something for home adorn- ment, oamations are chosen. If the flowers are to be sent as a present or remembranoe to a friend, roses are al- most Invariably selected. We may ex- cept, however, the one to ten dollar per dozen camaiUoiis, wtJoh are be- coming popular with the beet buyers and do occasionally take the place of roses. Oamations are also popular for table decoration and are preferred by many, as they are not, as a rule, so expensive as roses and do not seem so preten- tious. Very artistic arrangements can be made with carnations quite as ef- fectively and, in fact, to my mind, with better color effects. The carnation, like all other flowers is most beautiful when it is scarce. In the fall, with the market full of chrys- anthemums, and again in the late winter and early spring, when that fearful disease, so damaging to the welfare of all branches of the business, called the "glut," makes its appear- ance, then does the Divine flower fall from grace and become only an ordi- nary pink. It is then a case of two much of a good thing. It is very ag- gravating to a storekeeper to pay one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents per hundred for carnations, and see fakirs marching up and down past his door carryling great baskets, piled high with good flowers at two dozen for a quar- ter and even less. I am not one who thinks the fakir is an unmitigated evil and has no right to exist. He has of late years become a necessary ad- junct to the business, and given fine weather and plenty of stock, the fakir element probably handles more flowers daily than the storekeeper. The in- justice exists in the fakir being able to buy from fifty to seventy^ve per cent cheaper than the retailer. Of course the storekeepers could buy all the stock and keep the fakirs out, but they would have great difficulty in handling it at a profit, and the encour- aged growers would soon be seen run- ning around looking up boilers, glass and other items of greenhouse archi- tecture. The whole business is one of ex- tremes— too many flowers at one sea- son and a hustle to get enough at an- other— 'and so we suppose this state of affairs will remain, with the shrewd men taking advantage of the situation as it presents itself. PROPAGATING. As the days grow longer and the sun warmer we are admonished that it is time to overlook our stock plants and get them into condition from which to propagate. Too often are they thrown under a bench and left there to come along as best they can, just because room is limited and the Mum has gained for itself a reputa- tion for hardiness and thriving under adverse conditions. Put the odd stools up on the bench in a cool house, the carnation house or violet house will suit admirably as regardsi temperatuie, and commence to give them more water than they have been getting. They will soon push up their young growths and propagation can commence immediately with the early kinds and such others as you may wish to increase to any great ex- tent. During February and March all the early varieties should be propa- gated if possible then they have lots of time to grow and make a good stem and flower. It is no use to expect a good flower and a three feet stem from a plant, of, say Glory of the Paciflc, that is not rooted till June. Very slow growers should also be rooted as soon as good cuttings can be obtained. Bon- naffon, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Solar Queen are varieties that we class as slow growers, and are benefltted by getting a good early start. One important thing to remember is that it is better to wait a month if need be to get good, healthy, vigor- ous cuttings than to put in a batch of small measly stuff that needs half a year in which to make good plants. The start is everything in successful chrysanthemum culture. Give your plants a chance and they will repay you with interest. When the cuttings are made they should always be dipped into tobacco water or some other insecticide to kill off any black fly that may be around. This little pest sticks to the mum closer than a brother and rarely in- deed are plants entirely free from it. Black fly, however, is not so bad a* some of the other ills the mum is heir to and the worst of all unless signs fail will be the rust this summer. Eng- land had a bad attack last year and I venture to predict that at the pres- ent time not half a dozen big growers in this country could swear their stock was free from rust. Where large numbers of plants are bought rust is sure to make its appearance and the way it spreads is a caution to snakes. If your own collection is . '«^<^^a.^.£!^ ^ .•T- 'T'*''?r^ , ■• ■■T^fr^'. -'-^:'* FEBRUARY 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 303 clean you should carefully examine any plants brought in from outside sources and by a system of isolation determine to your satisfaction that they are clean before putting them with your own. Some growers say nothing will stop rust from spreading, while others again claim to have ob- tained relief by using sulphide of po- tassium in the proportion of half an ounce to one gallon of water. BRIAN BORU. the other forms and in the increasing demand for cut blooms. During the period of neglect referred to above dahlias were rarely seen ex- cept in private gardens, even there not in very great variety, and as there was no special reason why the names should be kept, they gradually dropped out of use, the grower distinguishing his varieties by color rather than name. Now, when popular demand calls them into use again, there has color. These matters have not given the European grower and dealer much trouble, as the dahlia there has al- ways been more or less popular since its introduction. Besides, with them, proper safeguards have been thrown around it, in the form of national and local societies, which have fostered its growth and protected it from abuse by exhibitions, etc. These exhibitions take upon themselves largely of the nature of a society event. 'pP^^rt-- y.\ I (I r =£355^ House of Armazindy Girnatlons at Wietor Bros.» Rosfers Park, Chicago. DAHUA NOTES, With the returning popularity of the dahlia, I deem it proper to call the at- tention of those interested to a few important points that are apt to be overlooked, or underestimated. V- It should be borne in mind that in this country the dahlia has but recent- ly emerged from a long period of neg- lect, and to many localities even yet it is quite unknown in any of its forms; and in but few places, in this coun- try, at least, is It receiving that care- ful, pa;instaking study that is necessary to bring it into popular favor. In recent years new life has been injected into the cultivation of this flower, by the introduction of the cac- tus forms, which have proven a very welcome, and also valuable, addition to the dahlia family. Many marked improvements are also noticeable in been gathered a very respectable col- ledtion, not only of the new but alsu of the old-time favorites of the past generation; but, alas! what shall we say of their names? Some have been rechristened and sent out as new varP eties, some have been given fancy names or named for the person fur- nishing the stock, while a few, by careful comparison with European catalogues, have had their proper names restored to them. All this has caused an endless amount of trouble for the careful grower. Descriptions, too, are not at all ac- curate and but few persons would rec- ognize some of the best known varie- ties by the descriptions given in vari- ous catalogues of domestic dealers. This, however, may be explained in part by the fact that there is a wide, and yet conscientious difference of opinion among people upon a given It is a difficult matter there to in- troduce a new dahlia, unless it has re- ceived some recognition from one or more of these societies. I think, how- ever, that our English cousins should have been more diligent in passing upon a number of cactus varieties of recent introduction, as we have some painful recollections of blighted hopes along this line. However, these are exceptions and not the rule. With us, rules in this respect have been very lax. The corrections of these evils should receive special attention from commercial growers and dealers, as they, more than others, are to be bene- fited by the popularity of this flower. I make no charge against any one in particular, for we are all more or less guilty. We grow too many varieties and it is only too evident that there U«..Miiktit-..M]. >ia^'>^a^-^ ->a;...1-::,..ii,„ i1 Vw 'i.^'rr*fifVtiittii'r'rtiI'"'ni^^rrtifti -in'.i'-f n ■>■■' '^l./^<.' 302 The Weekly Florists^ Review* FEBRUARY 23, 1899. it was found to pay, and the progres- sive growers soon had a large follow- ing, until finally the plan was adopted by all. I only make mention of these early days to show how we have progressed. As for the past few years the cutting, liandling, packing and shipping of flowers have been reduced to a science and there is little to be desired. Contrast the old system with the neat pasteboard boxes containing fifty to one hundred select flowers of this or that variety, laid in carefully, with all the foliage, now seen coming in from our best growers, and who will say that we have not made great strides in the right direction? Carna- tions of the present day, with but few exceptions, are one hundred percent better than those of ten years ago, and probably, judging from a look about the present exhibition, in five years from now the same statement will hold good of this time, and John Thorpe's ideal of the four-incli flower will be a reality. It is needless to say that we retail- ers are glad to see this improvement in the carnation. Good flowers make a market for themselves. It is the ex- treme finish put on a fiower that sells it. The good ordinary carnation sells well to persons that have use for them, but the extra fine stock tempts people to buy who, until they saw the flowers, had no thought of purchasing. It is the medium and poor grade stock that remain unsold. "Consignments of first-class stock only solicited" is the cry of the commission men. The re- tail fiorist has to be very vigilant as ofttimes ten to twenty-five per cent of high graded stock turns out to be fit for a grade or two lower. A grower would immediately protest if some bad dimes or quarters were found in his receipts, and demand sound money in exchange at once, but the flower mer- chant is called a kicker and told he ought to be glad to get them as they are as they were saved for him from people who were anxious to have paid more. The flower buying people are becom- ing educated up to a higher standard, and we will venture to say that better retail prices have been realized dur- ing the present season than ever be- fore. No Divine flower is worthy the name that does not have a stem strong enough to support itself. The weak stock that habitually holds its head down is the cause of many remarks anything but Divine in character. Growers should aim in new varieties to get stout stems, and I would sug- gest that in judging by points flfty should be minimum for stem, as a carnation good in every other respect is worthless without a self-supporting stem. Next to roses carnations are most necessary to the stock of the retailer. Without a good assortment, he is con- tinually in trouble. Carnations can often be subsitituted for roses, but it is not often that roses will take their place. In most cases, when a lady is ordering something for home adorn- ment, carnations are chosen. If the flowers are to be sent as a present or remembrance to a friend, roses are al- most invariably selected. We may ex- cept, however, the one to ten dollar per dozen carnations, which are be- coming popular with the best buyers and do occasionally take the place of roses. Carnations are also popular for table decoration and are preferred by many, as they are not, as a rule, so expensive as roses and do not seem so preten- tious. Very artistic arrangements can be made with carnations quite as ef- fectively and, in fact, to my mind, with better color effects. The carnation, like all other flowers is most beautiful when it is scarce. In the fall, with the market full of chrys- anthemums, and again in the late winter and early spring, when that fearful disease, so damaging to the welfare of all branches of the business, called the "glut," makes its appear- ance, then does the Divine flower fall from grace and become only an ordi- nary pink. It is then a case of two much of a good tiling. It is very ag- gravating to a storekeeper to pay one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents per hundred for carnations, and see fakirs marching up and down past his door carrying great baskets, piled high with good flowers at two dozen for a quar- ter and even less. I am not one who thinks the fakir is an unmitigated evil and has no right to exist. He has of late years become a necessary ad- junct to the business, and given fine weather and plenty of stock, the fakir element probably handles more fiowers daily than the storekeeper. The in- justice exists in the fakir being able to buy from fifty to seventy-five per cent cheaper than the retailer. Of course the storekeepers could buy all the stock and keep the fakirs out, but they would have great difficulty in handling it at a profit, and the encour- aged growers would soon be seen run- ning around looking up boilers, glass and other items of greenhouse archi- tecture. The whole business is one of ex- tremes— too many fiowers at one sea- son and a hustle to get enough at an- other— ^and so we suppose this state of affairs will remain, with the shrewd men taking advantage of the situation as it presents itself. PROPAGATING. As the days grow longer and the sun warmer we are admonished that it is time to overlook our stock plants and get them into condition from which to propagate. Too often are they thrown under a bench and left there to come along as best they can, just because room is limited and the Mum has gained for itself a reputa- tion for hardiness and thriving under adverse conditions. Put the old stools up on the bench in a cool house, the carnation house or violet house will suit admirably as regards temperatuie, and commence to give them more water than they have been getting. They will soon push up their young growths and propagation can commence immediately with the early kinds and such others as you may wish to increase to any great ex- tent. During February and March all the early varieties should be propa- gated if possible then they have lots of time to grow and make a good stem and fiower. It is no use to expect a good flower and a three feet stem from a plant, of, say Glory of the Pacific, that is not rooted till June. Very slow growers should also be rooted as soon as good cuttings can be obtained. Bon- naffon, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Solar Queen are varieties that we class as slow growers, and are benefitted by getting a good early start. One important thing to remember is that it is better to wait a month if need be to get good, healthy, vigor- ous cuttings than to put in a batch of small measly stuff that needs half a year in which to make good plants. The start is everything in successful chrysanthemum culture. Give your plants a chance and they will repay you with interest. When the cuttings are made they should always be dipped into tobacco water or some other insecticide to kill off any black fly that may be around. This little pest sticks to the mum closer than a brother and rarely in- deed are plants entirely free from it. Black fly, however, is not so bad ai some of the other ills the mum is heir to and the worst of all unless signs fail will be the rust this summer. Eng- land had a bad attack last year and I venture to predict that at the pres- ent time not half a dozen big growers in this country could swear their stock was free from rust. Where large numbers of plants are bought rust is sure to make its appearance and the way it spreads is a caution to snakes. If your own collection is FEBRUARY 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 303 clean you should carefully examine any plants brought in from outside sources and by a system of isolation determine to your satisfaction that they are clean before putting them with your own. Some growers say nothing will stop rust from spreading, while others again claim to have ob- tained relief by using sulphide of po- tassium in the proportion of half an ounce to one gallon of water. BRIAN BORIJ. the other forms and in the increasing demand for cut blooms. During the period of neglect referred to above dahlias were rarely seen ex- cept in private gardens, even there not in very great variety, and as there was no special reason why the names should be kept, they gradually dropped out of use, the grower distinguishing his varieties by color rather than name. Now, when popular demand calls them into use again, there has color. These matters have not given the European grower and dealer much trouble, as the dahlia there has al- ways been more or less popular since its introduction. Besides, with them, proper safeguards have been thrown around it, in the form of national and local societies, which have fostered its growth and protected it from abuse by exhibitions, etc. These exhibitions take upon themselves largely of the nature of a society event. House of Armazindy Carnations at W^ietor Bros,t Rogers Park^ Chicago. DAHLIA NOTES. With the returning popularity of the dahlia, I deem it proper to call the at- tention of those interested to a few important points that are apt to be overlooked, or underestimated. It should be borne in mind that in this country the dahlia has but recent- ly emerged from a long period of neg- lect, and to many localities even yet it is quite unknown in any of its forms; and in but few places, in this coun- try, at least, is it receiving that care- ful, painstaking study that is necessary to bring it into popular favor. In recent years new life has been injected into the cultivation of this flower, by the introduction of the cac- tus forms, which have proven a very welcome, and also valuable, addition to the dahlia family. Many marked improvements are also noticeable in been gathered a very respectable col- lection, not only of the new but alsij of the old-time favorites of the past generation; but, alas! what shall we say of their names? Some have been rechristened and sent out as new vari- eties, some have been given fancy names or named for the person fur- nishing the stock, while a few, by careful comparison with European catalogues, have had their proper names restored to them. All this has caused an endless amount of trouble for the careful grower. Descriptions, too, are not at all ac- curate and but few persons would rec- ognize some of the best known varie- ties by the descriptions given in vari- ous catalogues of domestic dealers. This, however, may be explained in part by the fact that there is a wide, and yet conscientious difference of opinion among people upon a given It is a difficult matter there to in- troduce a new dahlia, unless it has re- ceived some recognition from one or more of these societies. I think, how- ever, that our English cousins should have been more diligent in passing upon a number of cactus varieties of recent introduction, as we have some painful recollections of blighted hopes along this line. However, these are exceptions and not the rule. With us, rules in this respect have been very lax. The corrections of these evils should receive special attention from commercial growers and dealers, as they, more than others, are to be bene- fited by the popularity of this flower. I make no charge against any one in particular, for we are all more or less guilty. We grow too many varieties and it is only too evident that there 304 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 23, 1899. are many Inferior and worn out vari- eties on the market. A long list Ol varieties may give some prestige as an advertising me- dium, but its usefulness ends there. There are about 3.000 named varieties of roses, and yet less than a score of varieties seem to meet and fill the popular demand. A recent English work recognizes over 860 named varie- ties of dahlias, as a partial list only, and yet I venture the opinion that after 100 of the more distinct varie- ties were selected from this list the remainder would be found to consist very largely of duplicates of the list selected, or of colors so inferior that they would be undesirable. The grower should retain only the best, and not try to multiply many va- rieties of the same color. Clear, bright colors, with good stems and forms, give the best satisfaction. Fan- cy or variegated colors also have their admirers, and in shows and large collections play a very important part; but this class is but little used for dec- orative work. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLtSHBD KVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. ' f20-S35 Caxton BulldlnK. Chlcaso, 334 Dearborn Street. SulMcription, f i.oo a year. To Europe, $a.oo. Sub- ■cripnons accepted from those in the trade only. I Advertmng: rates: Per incti, fi.oo; H page, fij.so; full pag:e, $27.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent ; 26 times, 20 per cent ; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertisings accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8gq. CARNATION IMPRESSIONS. A full report of premiums and cer- tificates will appear in another col- umn; at least, I have every reason to believe it will, as the editor and pub- lisher, Mr. G. L. Grant, himself, was present. What interests the readers of the Review mostly is what are the best existing varieties; who took pre- miums on older varieties is of less consequence. While, however, on this subject, it is most important to note that varieties introduced two and three years ago were shown in better form at Philadelphia as to size, form and stem than the day that their own- ers first staged them and asked for certificates. To expect any great de- parture from existing varieties is un- reasonable and illogical. In the selec- tion and improvement of varieties be- longing to any species, the process is slow. If we sought only a stout stem, or may be only great size of flowers, or perhaps a perfection of color, or an intensity of fragrance, greater de- velopment in any of those lines could have been produced, but the standard of today asks not for one of these qualities, but the highest development of all, and if a new seedling is defi- cient in any one of the qualities of stem, form, color, substance, or size, the owner may as well not bother to introduce it, for there are varieties now existing that cover all these great essentials in the Divine fiower. From observations at Philadelphia it seems that culture has much more to do with quality of fiower than heredity. Daybreak is now at least ten or twelve years old, and you see it in many places a very medium-sized, weak-stemmed fiower, yet it is the di- rect parent of our largest and best va- rieties. Daybreak, when well grown, is still distinct and grand, and possi- bly the best all around commercial carnation grown if you take the coun- try at large. Several varieties were exhibited at Philadelphia so like Day- break that very properly no great no- tice was taken of them, although beautiful flowers. But enough of this. The writer has little desire to cast ice water on any aspirant, but I still repeat that cult- ure is of more consequence than the acquisition of new varieties. And to invest in a new variety, you should find out what soil the raiser was using with his variety, whether stiff or light, a black muck of Kalamazoo, or the fine loam of Long Island. A very sim- ple explanation will give you a better idea of what I mean. In our own neighborhood of Buffalo the soil varies every few miles. In the strong clay soil of Lancaster, a few miles east of ' Buffalo, Daybreak grows to perfection and Scott doesn't. Another 15 miles east there is a dark but very friable loam largely impregnated with lime, and there Scott is good and Daybreak is small. I only give this as an illus- tration that few of us are so situated that we can do justice to all, and what we can grow well should be oiir choice. The matter of temperature and watering is comparatively easily learned and he is not a student or de- serving of success if he does not fol- low out the instructions of men of greater experience. But soil is differ- ent. We can feed and stimulate by manure, yet it will not alter the tex- ture and natural ingredients of the soil. The display cf the superbly grown flowers, both the standard varieties and those introduced this winter, is almost beyond conception. I shall put at the head of all Mrs. Lawson, now too famous to require any initials. In size, stem and form it is ahead of any- thing yet produced, and what's the matter with the color? Really noth- ing. Of all the perfectly formed flowers of the largest size, perfect in sym- metry, fullness, substance and its fine- ly variegated colors, John N. May's Olympia is the queen. It is undoubt- edly the flnest formed and largest car- nation yet introduced, and the only fault was a slight tendency for the immense flowers to bend the stems. In form and size it is a great improve- ment on the well known Mrs. Bradt. When Mrs. Bradt was first shown at Cincinnati two years ago, the fiowers hung over the side of the jar like a nepenthes, but look at them as grown by Ward or Dailledouze. C. W. Ward had a grand .vaseje^h of Maceo and Gomez. In formT stance, size and stem they are granc Maceo, most perfect, is several shades darker than Gomez. They are both acquisitions to the maroon section. G. H. Crane, which showed up so well at Chicago, was again seen in grand order. It is doubtless The scar- let. The raisers, F. Dorner & Sons Co., showed two grand vases, but the long journey had robbed thena of their bright color. As shown by C. .W. Ward it was grand in every respect. The Marquis, shown by L. E. Mar- quise, of Syracuse, is a magnificent pink, and earned the certificate of merit. J. Whitcomb Riley also gained a certificate, and well it deserved it as grown by Dailledouze Bros, it is about perfect, and in form, size, substance and stem is perfect up to present ideals. Its color only can be criti- cised, not quite enough color to be called a variegated and too much color to pass for a white. Those mentioned above all scored sufficient points to receive a certificate of merit, and they had to be about perfect and up to the ideal to do that. No allowance was made for a long journey, poor packing, or any other accident. They were judged just as they appeared. While they may be honestly said to be an improvement on any previously disseminated varie- ties, do not forget that many of those introduced in 1897 and 1898 were shown in grand form by more than one grower. White Cloud was superb in every way, and some vases of Flora Hill and Evelina were very fine. Old Jubilee, which we hear many com- plain of, loomed up superb in bright- ness, size and stem. Mrs. James Dean, New York and Mrs. Bradt are all grand in every way. New York strikes me as indispensable with every grow- er, Mr. Rudd brought Cerise Queen all the way from Chicago, 52 hours on the journey, and Mr. Rackham brought it from Detroit. It is one of the very best carnations, and both gentlemen say their best money mak- er. One hundred blooms of Mayor Pingree traveled from Chicago and took first prize for yellow. Enough said; space forbids me to mention many other varieties. One, however, I have quite over- looked, and that is Melba, shown by John N, May and Robert Craig & Son. If it were not for the advent of Mrs. 'tjiiJ.lk.-iti i-i'.V '11 ■gl»tiii^J»I'*ri FEBRUARY 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 305 Lawson and the sensational features surrounding it, Melba would be the talk of the season. Its beautiful shell- pink color, size, stem and form leave nothing to be desired. The improvement of the carnation within five years is truly wonderful. The price per dozen which some grow- ers said certain varieties should bring at retail five years ago seemed then absurd to many people. Now it does not, and I cannot see why a dozen of many of the finest varieties, which we have so lately had the pleasure to see, should not bring as high a price as a dozen Meteor or Bridesmaid roses. Considering the storm which, it ap- pears, has affected the whole east, the exhibition was gorgeous. We missed the veteran E. G. Hill, and others, but grea.t credit is due to the many who did get there with their exhibits, and In most cases apparently none the worse. We look forward to Buffalo's convention to surpass all previous ones. Geographically it will suit all and we promise every facility to make it so, and good behavior from one who will most likely have to help in some humble capacity. WILLIAM SCOTT. SIDE LIGHTS. A subscriber from far away Oregon writes: "I want to build a house 20x £0 feet north and south in length. Would it be necessary to have win- dow lights on the east and west side walls, roof three-quarter span?" It would be the height of folly to build a house with ridge running north and south, three-quarter span. The houses which, are approved by many of our best growers are always built running east and west and the long slope to the south is to obtain more sun. If your house must run north and south then let it be equal span. The side lights are of great value, and whether it be plants or flowers you intend to grow, 18 inches of glass on both the east and west side will make the side benches of much more service. The side walls may be 4 feet 6 inches, of which 18 inches should be glass. I say should because it is not an actual necessity but a great advantage and will repay in a few years the extra expense that the side lights cost. WM. SCOTT. LIUES. A subscriber says: "Please give treatment of Easter lilies so as to get the largest bloom«i. Sihould the pots be sunk or plunged in the soil .of the bed and should liquid dressing be used? If so.'y how often and how much?" If the lilies are In a liberal sized pot, say, one plant In a G-inbh, and they are not forced at a great heat, there is seldom any occasion for either plunging or liquid manure to be used. Large flowers are not so desirable; a medium sized flrm flower that has been grown in a temperate atmosphere, say, 60 degrees at night, is all you want. If the pots are small and the plants are suffering for root room, give them liquid manure. It will help to keep the foliage fresh and green. Half a bushel of cow manure in 50 gallons of water is a safe and good liquid. Lilies now want a daily watering and the liquid can be given three times a week or every alternate watering. If again they dry out very fast I would not ad- vise plunging in soil, but to keep down evaporation from the pots you) can. If it is necessary, plunge the pots in to- bacco stems, spent hops (best of all), tan bark or any easily handled mate- rial you have. W. SCOTT. NEW YORK. Weather Conditioas — The Market. We tried to reach your office last week, but could not, on acount of the great mountains of snow between us. What a climate this is, today it Is 60; last Tuesday Is was 6 below zero. The terrific storm of last week was the severest New York has ever suffered. Every fiorist's window was a' sheet of frosted glass; every street was jammed with snow, many of the drifts reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet; traffic and trade paralyzed, and more par- ticularly the fiorists' trade. Important dinners and other society functions requiring the services of floral artists had to be put off; shipments of flow- ers were frozen up In snow banks along the Hudson and In Jersey. Very few flowers reached New York on Feb- ruary 13, and there were none at all on the 14th. Lots of violets were or- dered for Valentine's Day, but ne'er a one was obtainable, except those left over for days. It is impossible at pres- ent to estimate the amount of damage done by this storm and spell of arctic weather. Reports of greenhouses be- ing blown down or stock frozen are numerous, and the havoc among ten- der shrubs is very great. This week, however, we are having very mild, sunny weather^ and In con- sequence all kinds of flowers are most abundant, bulb stock especially. Prices are considered low — very low; but then It Is only consistent for them; to be so during Lent, and perhaps this year (taking into consideration all the drawbacks) is just as good as other years. The florist's business is a good one. It would be a grand one if It had not so many fakirs In It. Dis- honesty and unlimited credits are the chief curses of our business, and not low prices, and who is at fault? The principal carnatlonlsts of this section are well pleased with the re- sults of the Carnation Society's con- vention recently held at Philadelphia. Th^ report the quantity and quality of blooms shown as very fine. New York Gardeners' Society. The New York Gardeners' Society's exhibition of carnations ^Iven at their rooms February 11 was, con- sidering the weather, a great success. Wm. Duckham won the Ward prize with fine blooms of Blush, Mrs. James Dean, John Young, Gold Nugget, Mrs. G. M. Bradt, New York, Gen. Maceo, Alba Superba, and Wm. Scott. G. M. Hay won the society's prize with a collection of magnificent flowers, and Wm. Scott captured the Donlan prize with a very fine white seedling. The Florist Qub. Of course, we are late in speaking of the Florists' Club dinner, but a right good thing is always in 'drder, Mr. Editor, and the club's dinner this year was one of the most enjoyable ever held. It was given at Morello's, on February 9, and in the very room where, long years ago, on similar oc- casions we had the great pleasure of listening to those famous departed apostles of fiorlculture, Peter Hender- son, Wm. Elliott and Charlie Ander- son, convulse the boys with wit and story. Sixty sat down to dinner this year, and even at this late date we hear nothing but praise for the en- joyable time arranged by the dinner committee. The music was under di- rection of Professor Turner and ev- erybody got what they wanted; songs were sung and stories were told by most of those present. The flowers on the tables were magnificent, and Lawrence Hafner deserves great credit for the manner in which they were arranged. There was no meeting of the Flor- ists' Club on Monday, the 13th, the weather being too bad, and for the same reason the bowling match be- tween New York and Flatbush flor- ists did not take place. This match will, however, be played on Monday afternoon, March 13. There was quite a large gathering at the alleys Mon- day night, the 20th. It was an off night for champions; still, the fun scores were very high. Following is a fair average of the games: Manda 137 153 L.euly 153 160 Hafner 123 132 Traendly 112 123 Werner 74 Plumb 150 120 Burns 145 132 O'Mara 142 148 Bunyard U2 118 Donlan 118 122 Davis 89 107 Various Notes. There is one Greek florist less in New York. Ferrantos was his name. He was shot by one of his fellows last week. Brigands In Greece — flor- ists In New York. No wonder the business has gone to . Sickness is very prevalent among the wholesale florists in this city. The most serious case is that of Thomas Young, Jr., who is very dangerously vi'iiiiiiiffdltftifiri'in't' L.>tj .-... ..-M ^.' . n:i'iSiM:..a.i ii^^ALil., . ^.r.'Ju^ 306 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 23, 1899. ill with pneumonia. The greatest anxiety is felt for his recovery. Mr. Young can be ill spared from a busi- ness in which he has been a shining light for «o very many years, and all hope for his speedy recovery. IVERA. BOSTON. Review of the Market. For the beginning of the Lenten sea- son the dealers here have had rather a variety of business; it has been good, it has been indifferent, and one day it was at a standstill. The weath- er has been rather against any great rush at any time, and tTie consequence has been that the volume has not been up to the standard of the past few weeks, and on Saturday consider- able stock had accumulated, most of it being of low grade. Roses, especially Brides and Maids, are again coming in in good quantity, and a nice rose can be had for $6, with some selling at |4, and from that to $16 per 100. Beau- ties are still held at the same figures as quoted for several weeks past. Me- teors sell at same figures as Brides. Carnations are plenty, but with no perceptible change in price. Whites seem to have the call; average qual- ity held at $1.50 per 100, with fancy whites selling at $3. The stock of Daybreak is not large and they sell well at $2 for common stqck to $4 for bang-up blooms; Scotts $1.50 per 100, with Joost and fancies running to $3 per 100; Bradts still bring $6. Violets plenty, from 35 to 50 cents per 100. Bulb stock is very much in evidence, running at $2 to $3 per 100. Valley fine, $4 per 100. The News. The prevailing topic this week has been the big storm and the visit of President McKinley to "The Hub." Owing to the former, several of the craft who lived outside of the city were obliged to spend a couple of nights in town, the railroads and elec- trics being completely blocked. There was hardly a grower to be seen on Tuesday, and no buyers, so nobody was very much disappointed. Consid- erable loss of glass has been reported, large in the aggregate, but with a small individual loss. Galvin and Twombly were benefited by the visit of the President to Bos- ton, both receiving good orders for decorating. Bunker, the Parker House florist, furnished the plants and flow- ers for the Hotel Touraine during the stay of the party at that hostelry. Owing to shortness of appropria- tions the city has laid off a few of its greenhouse and garden employees. W. Rolker and Mr. Boddington, of New York, have been visitors this week. At the meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, those who braved the storm were very pleasantly enter- tained by Professor Brooke's lecture on Feeding Plants and the debate which followed. The managers of the Market Trade Show report that quite a lot of the new carnations will be on exhibit, in- cluding America, Melba, Evanston, Lawson, G. H. Crane, etc., etc. Mr. C. W. Ward, of Queens, will also show some of his new varieties. P. WASHINGTON. Trade for the past ten days has been at a standstill, owing to the ex- treme cold; the lowest point reached was 16 degrees below, the coldest weather for many years, with snow 37 inches on the level. Traffic was suspended for several days. Some of the largest firms lost heavily, owing to the preparation for a large business the week before Lent. Among the heavy losers were Clark Bros., who had a house cave in on account of heavy snow drifts. Among other los- ers were Messrs. Studer and Lewis, by frost. Many had trouble in getting coal, it bringing from $8 to $12 per ton. The marriages of C. Schellhorn and Geo. Field were quite a surprise, both of which took place within one week of one another. Congratulations in order. Mr. John Fallon, Staunton, Va., re- cently met with a serious loss by fire, his handsome residence being de- stroyed and family barely escaping. The building and contents are a to- tal loss. His many friends in this city extend their sympathy. Visitors: Albert M. Herr, Lancas- ter, Pa.; E. Lonsdale, Philadelphia; F. X. Millman, Cumberland, Md. F. H. KRAMER. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements. under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First cl^ss retail stand. S,ooo feet of glass. New. In city. Oug^ht to net good man at least u.oo per day. Must buv stock, about Ispo.oo. Reason for selling:, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Spnngrfield, IlL SITUATION WANTED— A florist anddecorator of unquestionable ability, desires situation in large city. Is employed at present but has good reasons for desiring to make a change; best of references. Address 19, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By experienced,_all round commercial florist. Address X, care Floristis' Re- view. SITUATION W^^TED- After March ist, by Ai grower of rosev-camations, violets, mums, general stock, etc. 17 years' experience in all branches of flori- culture. Address W., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a single German, age 36, as an assistant in greenhouse, has had 15 years'' experience; private or commercial place. Address H. W. H., Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By middle-aged garden- er and florist, thorough in all branches of horticul- ture ; married, no children ; good habits ; best refer- ences; pnvate place preferred. Address E. M., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By good all 'round grow- er : single, 30 years' old ; best 01 reference?. Address- K. L., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By practical florist; Ger- man, 38 years of age, with 21 years' experience in roses, carnations, violets, and general bedding plants, can furnish the best of references. Address C. H., care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a first class all-around florist, grower of roses a specialty; carnations, mums and general stock ; good propagator ; also palms, ferns ; 23 years' experience, single, best of references. Address V. S., care of Florists' Review. WANTED— Three or four men as assistant rose growers and for propagating and potting work. Apply to Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. FRANCIS BRILL,Henipstead,Longlslan(l,N.Y. Specialist in Cabbage and Cauliflower Seed Mention The Review when you write. BRIDES and BRIDESMAID ROOTED CUTTINGS. $1.50 per hundred, - - $12.50 per thousand. What can you offer in trade. H. M. Altick, Dayton, Ohio Mention The Review when you write. 500 Cinerarias... 3-in., finest mixed, ready for 4-in. pots, $4.00 per 101'. .^O Coleus, 3-in., full of cuttings, 20 vari- eties, $3.00 per 100. 2,000 2i/^-in. Coleus, 20 vari- eties, $2.00 per 100. 500 P. Paulina Agaratum, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. BERNO FLORAL CO., 181 to t87 Hodgas St., MANSFIELD, O. Mention The Review when you write. Dahlias strong field-grown roots, $8 per 100. Assorted in ten or more varieties, each plant labeled with name and col- or, printed on wooden la- bels and wired fast. The most convenient way to. have them for retailing. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale trade list of ornamental nurserjr stock sent to those in the trade. Sam'i C. MoonjMorrisville,BucksCo.,Pa. Mention The Review when you write. WHAT DO YOU WANT ? 20,000 Cannas — Mme. Crozy, Chas. Henderson, Austria, Burbank,- A. Bouvier, Queen Charlotte, 2c. Florence VauKhan. Italia^ Peachblow, Alsace, 4c. Flamin- go, PTiila. and Maiden Blush, 8c. Pelargonium Victor,. Weeping Lantana, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Golden Glow, 50c doz. Genista for E^ter, 4-in.; Vinca Var, 4-in., 75c doz. Violet— Pr. Wales, 11.50 per i(x>; California and L. H. Campbell, $1 per 100, all extra strong Pali run- ners. Scott, McGowan and Portia R. C., $1 per 100 ; Eldorado, $1.50 per 100. BENJ. CONNELL, Florist. West Orove, Pa> Mention The Review when you write. Publishers of Credit Lists. Collections Made. > Reports Furnished. Correspondence Solicited. National Florists' Board of Trade... Cornelius S. Loder, Sec'y, "' ''"»yobk. Mention The Review when you write. iW^FOR SALE-W Only 20 miles from St. Louis, the best cut flower market in the United States, and in city of about 10,000 people, with no opposition, good retail trade, cleared 2.T per cent on price asked for green- houses, whicn are new and modern in construction; This is undoubtedly one of the best ever of- fered for sale. Write at once, if you mean business, for a general description. Address J. B., care of Florists' Review. iil'f:UA,l .- :„. ; fi^x..- -■M.->^-..N....fv- FEBRUARY 23, 1S99. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 307 PHILADELPHIA. Weather Conditions. The past week has been a week of snow storms, with business as low as the thermometer, figuratively speak- ing. Had there been a demand, it would have been Impossible to meet it, owing to the heavy snow, which served to block the railroad traffic. It was impossible for the growers to get in town with their stuff in many cases, their time being taken up in propping their houses in order that they might resist the heavy burden of snow that lay on them. We are informed that H. C. Alburg- •er, grower of bedding stock, was part- ly frozen out. Like many others, he 'did not anticipate a blizzard, and, un- fortunately, did not have sufficient fuel to carry him through the storm. H. Schoenfeld, formerly with Pen- nock Bros., had his stock also partly damaged, through some of his houses .getting below freezing point. He is also a grower of bedding stock. The body of Andrew Dibley was : found hanging to a rafter in the green- houses on Tuesday. He was 50 years old and was employed by Christian Kohler, a florist at Second street pike and Cottman street. No reason as- signed for the suicide. Business has been very good in the way of decorations especially. Hugh •Graham had the decorating of two large balls given in the Academy of Music. The Floral Exchange also had a large decoration at the Academy on Feb. 7, the event being the Hebrew Oharity Ball. Club Meeting. The Regular monthly meeting of the Philadelphia Florist Club was held in Horticultural Hall, Tuesday eve, Feb. 7. The attendamce was not so large as expected, due no doubt to its being a very stormy nigfht. Mr. A. B. Scott read an essay on Grafteid Roses for Winter Forcing. Mr. Scott claims that the grafted rose for winter blooming has come and come to stay from the fact that it will produce more extras and firsts than those grown on their own roots with the exception of Amer- ican Beauty and Perle, which he is not in favor of grafting. Mr. Craig in ex- pressing his views on the subject thought much the same as Mr. Scott. Mr. Dillon is not in favor of grafting Kaiserin. claiming that he gets better results from own root stock in this special variety. News Items. Pennock Bros, recently had a large decoration at the Union League. We understand that it required all the decorative stock they had on hand to execute it. H. H. Battles had the ta- ble decoration. The event was a ban- 67 141 113 120 139 530 132 108 145 391 130 139 112 1,31 508 127 126 118 138 490 124 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— The annu- al meeting of the State Floral Society, at which the election of officers occur- red, was held on tlie 10th inst. -'t'!^ ■ Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use. Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. Write for Circular* or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. #•• THE NEW FANCY CARNATION Sandusky I have been selling the flowers of this fine new Variegated Carnation, and have found it one of the best selling Carna- tions I ever had; in fact, it sells itself. My customers say it's a dandy, and something they have been looking for. Among the Chicago retailers to whom I have sold blooms of Sandusky are hTf. Halle, Klunder Floral Co., F. C. Men- donza, Central Floral Co., Jno. Mangel, A. McAdams. They all say it is a fine seller, and come back for more. Mr. Hall has^sked me to act as his Chicago agent for the sale of rooted cuttings of this novelty, wnich I gladly do as I can heartily recommend the variety to any one desiring a good, fancy carnation. It's a psaeh. One-Half Natural Size. incy carnation. It's a paaeh. ROOTED QJTTINGS $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per )00, $75.00 per 1000. W. E. LYNCH, i^^i Randolph St. Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford Saad Farms. Fersst City Grasnhousas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, |1.00 per bale; 10 bales, |8.00. Z. K. JEWtn & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention Tht> Review wh»n you wrlti*. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co. N. C Mention The Review when you write. DENNISON BROS. SAY: South Side Floral Co. Gentlemen:— We received the Verbena cuttings and must say that they are the finest we have ever seen oflered to the trade. We would cer- tainly have favored you with all our orders this year had we known of the superior stock you were offering. En- closed please find order for Double Fringed Petunias. Thanking you very much, we are, Yours truly, DENNISON BROS., Bala, Pa. VERBENAS-New Maniinoth . .Strong rooted cut- tings. tj«c er lOO. 8^-00 ppr 1000; .5000, $22 50. PETUNIAS-l>reer'9|at«8t Double Krluged. Strong rootpil cuttlug-, $1 per hundred. SMILAX— .strong l)U8hy seedlings, ready for thumb pots, SOc per hundred. $4.00 per thousand. Kxpresg piepHiil. CaKh with order. Send for de- scriptive circular of Verl>eoas. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • - - Sprlngiield, III. Mention The Review when you write. Largs Blooming Bulbs. $2.50 per 100, by express; SOc per doz. by mail, free. Spotted Calla Bulbs. SEEDS, 2S conts per 100. S. J. Galloway, - Eaton, Ohio. Mt-ntlon The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when iiiilliifcirt i^iriiJ'ii'iiiiii^fiiill'liiliiir'i'iT"-"'-'-'^---^'^*^*^^^ ..■~.^..ji\ix.j^..:.:»^^..::.. -u .. i->,.vj... -..■.■., ..■•,.:„.:^..^....«^^,....^lj::-^...'^. ..^-..—'.-^m;.. ■■•■ijrtiiifii-iinii'rf'-^^'^'^ 3J0 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 23, 1899. BERLIN, ONT. "Now is the winter of our discon- tent." The thermometer has gone down below zero to stay for the rest of the winter, the newspapers have stereotyped the line, "Fair and very cold today and tomorrow," the coal pile that was going to last till spring will have been reduced to microscop- ic dimensions next week, the profits made at Christmas time have gone up in smoke, customers don't put their nose outside the door, the florist looks glum and sleepy eyed, his wad has nearly reached the vanishing point, the coal man has a smile on him like a Cheshire cat, etc., etc. They do say, however, that we shall have some mild weather in July; that is a consolation and something to look forward to with thankfulness. Trade in this town is very slow and jerky; an occasional party or funeral Is all there is to enliven the general dullness. Some one, however, must be doing a good trade, as I notice that the wholesale men have put up the price of roses a couple of dollars, owing to the demand. Harry Dale says that the demand for white flowers since New Year's has been enormous, and it has taxed his big place to its ut- most to supply it. Down at his place the other day I was initiated to the mysteries of the King automatic sto- ker, which he has attached to all his boilers. The boiler room is a sight worth seeing at night, everything ap- pearing to work like a charm. Mr. Dale's place is now so well known that I need not dilate at length on its ex- tent; suffice it to say that everything was flourishing and in first class or- der. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommleelon FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Stre«t, CKICAOO. Consignments solicited. Mentten FloH«t«' Review when yoo write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI. 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 West 12th Street, Cincinnati. O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. Always Ifentton the.--. Florists* Review When Writinir Advertisers. ' 800,000 FEET OF GUSS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading: varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTffiS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Price List. AMBBICAir BBAVTY Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " 12 " Q 11 (t XZTBOB .'.'.'.'.'.'.. per 100, BBZDESaCAID BBZDB. PBBi;a CABBATXOBS " , fancy Bonuui Kyaolnths... Valley. }di; $5.00 8.50 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.00 5.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to $7.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 4.0O 8.00 Daffodils - " Quotations subject to change without notice All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Bas8ett& Washburn 88 Wabash Aw., CHKAeO, U. """^atesS CUT FLOWERS fireenhoasw at Hinsdale., ill. > .j^-\^' Mentloa Thft. Review whai y»q "irrtten fO-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. cm CAOO Our prices are as low as any and our stocli superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when jrou write. rllANDALL l^^l Wholesale Florist * A.L. Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., Chioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Review when yva write. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONfi, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when yoa write. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. Wholesale Ploriete And riorlete' Supplies. Phone 874. WUtE DCSI&NS-OUR OWN MAKE 457 Milwaukee St. p 0. Box. 103. Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when ron write. WHOLESALE FLORIST G. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florlete' Review when you write. H. G. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. e Review when you write. Mention ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. I^OUIS, SKO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, - - H^. tiOtns, MO. Flowers at Wholesale .•JftOSBS, and a fall line. Head^iukrters for the Southwest. Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Pin fit Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Grower* of GUT FLOWERS >< Wholesale. Reg-ular shipping: orders gfiven special attention. We have the largest plant wes>t of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant HIM, Mo. Mfntlon The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. FEBRUARY 23, 1S99. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 3U ^ r* 1^ *^ r*- r* 1^ r*- oooo ooo o te \-i u^ *- ta ta to ^3 88o8 8SS 8 8b £^&MUi^^_?jaLiLi<£k<&:iiLu^Vwt-tii.L 312 The Weekly Florists^ Review. FEBRUARY 2S. 189». ^ SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From 12 A. M. Mondays to 10 P. M., Satotdays. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. A constant supply of SELECT VAI.LEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention The Review when you write. WESTERN PENNA. HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRA FANCY STOCK. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Wholesale Florists. Long Distance 'Phone 2167 Write for Price List. ConsV Sdici Consignmeflts Icited. Mention The Review when you write. UTICA, N. Y. In a trip to J. C. Spencer's houses, everything was found as clean and thrifty as hard work and diligence could make it. He is very enthusiastic on Asparagus Sprengeri as a green for making up. He has several large plants and more of it coming on. Charles T. Seltzer's place is looking well. He has a bench of about 100 feet of young geraniums in 2-inch pots in bloom that are a picture to look at. His violets are always good, and, take It all in all, he has the air of a man that is satisfied with himself and ev- eryone else, especially when he has a good cigar. At the time we called on J. C. Bige- low & Son they were very busy with funeral work. Upon inquiry as to how trade was, Mrs. Bigelow replied, "This Is the tenth piece this week in four days," Their rose houses are fine. Last season they changed from benches to solid beds 6 inches deep. The senior member of this firm says no more benches for him. This firm makes a specialty of setting full grown shade trees 8 to 16 inches in diameter. The firm of Phiefer & Kaufer has been dissolved. Mr. Kaufer retiring from the firm, but will work there un- til after Blaster. Mr. Phiefer continu- ing the business. Their houses are new and stock looks good. C. J. JADOO. We have received from the Ameri- can Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, a letter from Edward B. Jackson, Stamford, Conn., in which he reports the follow- ing benefits from the use of pure Ja- doo Fibre: "Less watering, phenom- enal root growth, stronger growth, freedom from weeds and lightness. The latter we consider a very important item, as it means a considerable sav- ing in expressage to our customers. We expect to use this entirely for pot ■ grown herbaceous plants this spring, of which we grow 50,000." The above communication certainly speaks for it- self. ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GAUX ,and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Consigrn- ments of good stock soliated. HtADQLARTHlS Western '<>m\b\lvrti\i«\. ' ''llishl H(,.l'\. i We get daily new .customers Fbecause ' we have the reputation that all orders are Sunctuaily lied. Long: D stance Telephone 2985. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., 'i^iS^': Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All icinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DEdlQNS on hand. Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Oreen and Broni*. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, Prop. Highlands Nur- 1106 Tremont Bide., sery in North Carolina. BOSTON, MA5S. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Mornine at A o'clocic for the sale of • CUT FLOWERS. Wall space (or .\dvertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON. stciicTARy. Mention The Review when 70U write. H OUSE PLANTS IN THE HOUSE. Tha PLAIIT trada from tha paint af "buainass," and also tha aara af Planta, treated in an attraativa aix-paga Feldar to be given to customers Sample order of 26 copies mailed for 60c in stamps Dan'l B. Long, ''''»»«'•^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Revtfw when you write. Always Mantlon the.... Florists* Revie^v Whan Writing Advertisars. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Rases, Carnations and all kinds of Seasoaabte Flowers in stack. WM. F. KASTING, SKn^^Fio*. 495 WasMn«taa St., BUFFALO, H. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Mention The Review when you write, WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headiiaarters for CARNATIONS. MeatlOB The Review when yon write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale rioriet, 1526 Ranstead St., PHUADELPHU, PA. Mention The Review when yon write. LONQ DISTANCE PHONE. Latania Borbonica 5-in. pots $5.00 a dozea 6 " 7.50 " Clean, thrifty stock for immediate use. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Upsal Station, Penna. R. R. GERMANTOWN, PA. Mention The Review wnen you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLineC PLJIHTS. Largest stock in America. SISBSECHT It SON, Hew Bochelle, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD nSH and f^!!^. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO llentlon Tht R«tUw when jroa write. . ,-A.'^'- . .i.iJi^ ^ la^-.Ji^^tikiy^ i- j^'jii^^^i^..iUd^kiti£iC FEBRUARY 23, iSW. The Weekly Fbrists' Review* 3J3 Telephone Main 4580 Commission Handler of HIGH GRADE CUT FLOWERS GROWERS OF GOOD STOCX can secure the best and quickest returns by consigfnmgf to us* L. R KELLY, Mgn 21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Price List. aSMr* SOBB8 American Beauties, long per doz., $5.00- " " medium 2.00— f4.00 short " 1.00- 1.50 Meteors, Maids per 100, 5.00- 7.00 Brides o.OO — 8.00 Paries .!;!;.:........"... " •*•«>- »•«> Roses, seconds, average " 4.0O— CABHATZOH8 Fancy varieties per 100, $3.0fr— Ordinary varieties, extra quality.... " 2.00— " " average stock. .. " 1.50— KZSCZLXiAVEOUS Freesia per 100. $2.00- Callas perdoz., 1.50- tl&rrisii • •••• 1,3(^~ Romans'.'. per 100, 2.00- $8.00 Narcissus "' 'S?"" Daffodils ' 2.00- Tulips ; 2.00- 4.00 Valley 3-00— 4.00 Violets'; " -50- 1.00 Mention The Review when you write. IMPERIAL VIOLET. 10,000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20.000. Heady for Immediate delivery. After these are gone shall not be able to send plants till sometime In March. I believe the Imperial, with- out exception, is the largest, longest stemmed, deepest blue in color, and ino.st fragrant ilodble violet grown, and for health and vigor cannot be surpassed If It can l>e e<|(ialled. It has never sbown the slightest trace of disease of any kind. I have heard of large yields of flowers but my plants to d ^te, Jan. Ist, have given me an average of 35 flowers per |>lant. and to-day the largQ fat buns are as thick asstraws. The price of the Im|>erial bas averaged so far forth Is sea ion $1.47 per 100; can you beat this? If you cannot, send a sm^ll OKler and give them a trial. With every order of a dozen or more I will send my new book on Violet Cul- ture that will tell you some things that you do not know; it is a plain description of the results of years of careful exi)erliiient. The book itself is wortli ail you iiay forthe plants, and is, I believe, the only work ef the kind In print; it also de8crll>es the model violet bouse, preparation of beds, soil and fertilizers; this work I have copyrighted and It can only be obtained from me. Price of plants with Violet Culture : Per dozen, $l.Ii0 Per 100. $10 00 Per 500, 45 0(1 Per lOOO, 90.00 W. Ii. MrNOB, Brockton, Mass. VioUt Spaeiallst, S88 ••Imont St. All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call at my h'luse anay you. Mention The Review when you write. I8«0 Old Colony Nurseries, 1899 KASDT SHSUB8. TBES8, VXHSB, EVEBOBEEN8 and PEBEHHXAIiS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. DAMblAS Blf the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried oflf the hieliest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogrue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHULTHEIS,;^'!.^'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decoratiie Plants in Quantity Come, see Brios (Heather), mlso Full and con- Line of Other Plowerinc Plants vince yourself. Price List on Application. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. lOOO Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 •' " •• 5 " 18.00 200 " '• " 7 " 2.5.00 300 " " 8 " 35.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington st. Buffaio, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Polloclc 2.00 " Rex, 90 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties l.OO " mixed $5.00 per 1,000 V» " separate colors, 6.00 " 76 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds l.SO " bronze, lemon verbena l.S) " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii.Vinca var 1.2lfr Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2^-in. 4.0O Rex, mixed " 4.00 " Rex, SO named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 8,00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.Q0 Impatiens Sultana " 8.0O Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.0O Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 8-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 t^- Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDERBILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. P^CHIDS.... CATT&BTA ri;OWEB8 of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders- taken now forCattleya Labia ta Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurrell, frp:A;'r,*.".' summit, n;j. Mention The Review when you write. / i/miiii^at,^ 3U The Weekly Florists' Review* FEBRUARY 23, 1899. Vi.Ai.A4.i.AAAi.AJ.A4.1^XXAAXXXA^ E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale / Cut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. CHICAGO. The Market. Trade is fairly good, considering the time of year. Prices have gone down a notch or two and stock is arriving in considerable supply, yet with no glut in sight up to date. White flow- ers still hold their own, owing to the unusual amount of funeral work. Roses are held at $5 to $7 for good stock, with fancy long stemmed stock at $8. Owing to Washington's Birth- day, pink and red roses, which have been a little slow for the past few days, were in considerable demand on Monday and Tuesday. Carnations are held at |1 to |1.50 for good stock, whites $2 and fancies $3, with Bradt, etc., a few points high- er. McKellar & Winterson report a good demand for azalea plants, which £ell for |12 a dozen. ' The Florist Qub. Owing to the severity of the weath- er the regular meeting of the club was not very well attended. Four new names were added to the membership list. It was proposd to have a musicale the next regular meeting night, if ar- rangements could be completed by that time. The committee — E. Win- terson, J. Reardon and Jos. Reeves — promise a very fine entertainment, several artists having already ten- dered their services. At this meeting there was quite an interesting exhibition. H. Streening, 104th and Michigan avenue, showed a scarlet seedling carnation. Carter Harrison, a fine fiower. Hinsdale Rose Co., Hinsdale, 111., staged a fine vase of a sport from Tidal Wave, very sim- ilar to Evanston. Both were recom- mended for certificates, scoring 85 points respectively. Mr. A. McAdams exhibited a very fine strain of cineraria, for which he was given honorable mention. Notes. Mr. Cornelius S. Loder, secretary of the National Florists' Board of Trade, New York, was in the city several days. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. ssi. Cut Flowers Wholesale Price List. We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 8,000 dailv. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles w^re' never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Am. Beauty, extralongstem.perdoz. $5.00 24-in. stem .... " 3.50 ^■r-: " 20-in. " .... " 2.50 ^;\,." 15-in. " .... " 2.00 "vi^i'il 12-in. " .... " 1.25 '^* 8-in. ," .... " 1.00 Meteor perlOO,' $6.00to 8.00 Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 Bride " 6.00 to 8.00 Perle " 5.00to 6.00 CamatiOiia " 1.50to 2.00 lancy.... " 8.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUE FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and- Manufacturers off Florists' Supplies EASTER, 1899, is coming i 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when jrou write. Don't delay any longer to order your &Z£T OF THS VAXiIilBY, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per lOCO. CKZMSOir BAMBIiES, extra fine plants, $2.>.00 per 10(). TVB. BOOT. BEOOVZA KTBBXDA, in four separate colors, bulbs about VA inches diameter, $2.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. OX^OXXVZA KTBSXZ>A CaASBZFO^IA E&ECTA, $.t..')0 per ICO.- $30.00 per lOCO. ' CJ^ZMATZS, BHOOOOEHBBONS. BPXBASA, PAEOBZES, etc., now on hand. """^/shro&ise.'eodir'"'" f- W- 0- SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 We are the Larsest Growers of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L». DIUL»OIN, BiOOITISbur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATIOr*.... No Bust or Mildew. Packed Ibig'lit and SatisfaotioE Guaranteed. Chrysanthemnins. We are Headquarters for all '99 Novelties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Our Catalogue Now Ready. . NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mlcb. Mention The Review when you write. INSURE *i8*VKfFIEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. .^ FORT WAYNE. IND. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nursery FlotisW 87-91 Plymouth Place. Chicago. HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. Only health resort endorsed by the U. S. Government. Wabash is the direct line from Chicago. Three trains. Send postal card for illustrated booklet giving full information. F. A. Palmer^ Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.^ Wabash ticket office. 97 Adams St., Chicago. i-.^-i.'. 'i\ .S^^.,^ , ■■»■■- v^^ilfc*j.-.^SS.,^kj^-lt«lt'l«ftw„ 3J6 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ FEBRUARY 23, 1899. France, Wootton, Siebricht, Testout and Bennett, The Siebricht and Ben- nett were on strong, stiff stems, 18 to 24 inches long, quite disproving the popular Idea that these flowers were weak-stemmed. Chris Hansen, with L. L. May & Co., read an admirable paper on Car- nation Culture, giving his experience with the different varieties. Flora Hill and Evelina for white. Daybreak, Triumph and Victor for pink. Jubilee for red, Bradt and Pingree for fancy, were the varieties recommended for general cultivation. The society passed resolutions of sympathy to be sent to the family of J. C. Fleischer and ordered a floral offering sent to the funeral. Notes. John C. Fleischer, who died Febru- ary 10, was the pioneer florist in this city, having located here many years ago. His was a kindly, genial nature and he will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and acquaint- ances. Easter trade promises very good and there is an abundance of good stock to supply same. The bowlers made the following scores February 14: , High Score. Ave. Na«el 161 137 MalmqulBt 139 123 Hartman 147 121 Will 0 140 122 Win G 160 118 Oarlson 125 111 Monson 123 106 X. Y. Z. » TORONTO. Annual Banquet. The ninth annual banquet of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association took place at Webb's on the 8th inst. Pres. Geo. Vair presiding. The tables were appropriately deco- rated with specimen orchids, azaleas, begonias, palms and small ferns, also an abundance of cut bloom, narcissus, violets, carnations and orchids. Messrs. Miller & Sons sent a lot of their seedling carnation, which will be heard from later. The arrangement was very creditable to the committee on decoration — Messrs. Dunlop, Collins and Jay. Messrs. La^vrence and E. Grainger looked after the entertaining portion of the program and deserve ^eat praise for the way In which they carried out the program. Mr. Law- rence is a host in himself. Signer Napolitano's orchestra dis- coursed sweet dulcet strains while the multitude fed. The bill of fare includ- ed everything good, from "braised sweetbreads aux champignon" to plain plum duff. I think the latter item was mostly in demand. I am convinced that a plainer repast at a more modest figure per head, would have a tend- ency to bring out a larger crowd of [Continued page 317] Carnation Seeds and Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieties KM) Seeds for 25 cents 100 Plants for $4.00 Sent free by mail. 23 Plants at 100 rate. Cash with order. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, d. c. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS... ROOTED CUTTINGS. O. H. Crana— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Karly and eontinuous bloomer. San. Maeao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Can. Oamaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. Olaeiar (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Jlmariea (Hill) Lar^ soft scarlet. Malba (May and Craig) Light pink. Wkita Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Cold Nugfat, yellow. Haw Verk, cerise pink. lira. Jaa. Daan, Mary Waad, white, light pink. M r,. Cao. ■. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. Wa hava a FINE STOCK of EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW. 13^ Sand far our eomplata daaorlptlva Priea Llat. Dwarf Yellow Lantana... Grows onlv eight inches high and always cov- ered with bloom. Fine for bedding. F. Dorner ft Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Review when you write. BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; prows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry so to loo sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long: lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at fi per 100 ; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer, iz for $1 .50 . $10 per 100, express prepaid. New Fragrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and lilies, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparaaas Sprengeri. 2-m., 24 tor $1.50, mail- ed; $4 per 100, express. sM-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed; $7 per 100, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. Always Xentton the.... Floriete' Review When Writing Advertiaera. FOUR GRAND ARNATIONS... AMERICA. G. H. CRANE. The largest and most perfect shaped scarlet Carnation pro- duced thus far; producing immense quantities of its soft, scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary certifi- cate A. C. S.. at Chicago. (Dorner.} A long-stem- med bright scarlet, free, Erofuse, and constant bloomer. It comes into loom early and yields both quality and quan- tity; stem long and stiff from the beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate A. C. Society. MELBA MAY AND GRAIG. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced, large and perfect in form, very fragrant and witn a long, stiff stem. MALD ADAMS. (Nlquet ) Deep clear ffi/WiU f\U/\\lt.-:i.'tL.^ :\*--\.tt. L, ■ m" '-riiii i -i"i?ti' "f^^pJTJiYha'iMiriaMii '» :\«r':s.'^:'>' FEBRUARY 23. ;Si)9. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 3J7 the fraternity and make it more of a social reunion. Notes. The president read a very flattering letter from the Countess of Minto, in reference to a vase of seedling carna- tion exhibited by Miller & Sons. The flowers were greatly admired by those present. I am given to understand that it is now flowering the third year, but will be tried another year. Messrs. Miller inform me, "Mr. John H. Dun- lop is highly enamored with it, and we understand him to say, and we posi- tively believe. Lady Minto to be the peer of any variegated carnation ever sent out." Messrs. Miller also exhib- ited some lovely seedling pink carna- tions of a very pleasing shade, which will certainly find a place in commerce next year. This is the third week that the ther- mometer has been below zero; the mercury scarcely struggles above dur- ing the day; no violets seen on the streets. So far as I can ascertain from the retailers trade during Janu- ary was the best for ten years. Lots of bulbous stock is coming in. Tulips are not up to mark; growers complam of unripe bulbs, thus causing short stemmed flowers good for nothing but design work. Mr. W. Hill, the Yonge street retail- er, is laid up with an attack of grip. So far I have not heard of any great damage done by the cold snap only on the coal bins.* E. H. CARTER. BURPEE'S CATALOGUE FOR J899. A copy of t|ie above has been re- ceived and it is certainly a model re- tail seed and plant catalogue. The present issue has been greatly enlarged, the added space being devot- ed to giving cultural directions and useful planting tables. A large num- ber of new and improved varieties of both vegetables and flowers are of- fered, noticeably the flrst of a new race of Bush Sweet Peas, having the freedom of bloom and large flowers of the tall sorts, but growing only fifteen inches high, and does not require sup- port. This is beautifully illustrated in a colored plate. Several new varieties of the Dwarf Trailing Cupid Sweet Pea are also of- fered for the flrst time. In vegetables, a flne new bean, a new tomato, a new hardy table corn, a large-fruited watermelon of superior s for years, and have al- ways been successful with them until this year. The trouble this season is with tulips and Dutch hyacinths, nar- cissus and daffs being Quite eaual to those of other years. (All bulbs this year have been g^rown under precisely the same conditions and location as previously.) Our main object of this question is to learn, if possible, if the trouble is universal, or partly so, for our Holland bulb men who visit us iu springtime are gentlemen, and it would be ungainly on our part to find fault with them If it were not theirs, for we have read reports that it was a most unfavorable season last year In Holland for the proper development of bulbs. A brief illustration of how our bulbs have acted is next in order. On re- ceiving them, we found the hyacinths not to be so large and heavy as for- merly, with no perceptible difference in tulips. We don't expect to get as fine pot hyacinths so early as those we do at EJaster, on account of natural conditions, but these in question are very inferior (more than the size bulbs would warrant), with a larger percentage of diseased bulbs than for- merly. La Grandesse, Czar Peter and Pineman being the varieties most af- fected. The tulips, which are the worst feat- ure of all, appear as the lame, halt, and the blind, the latter phrase being par- ticularly the case with Vermillion Bril- liant, Cottage Maid, and Keiserkroon (Keiserkroon were exceptionally fine bulbs), while La Reine has 25 per cent perfect flowers on good stems, the re- mainder being imi)erfect, with irregu- lar length of stem. Moq. Tresor and Chrysolora are uniform and good. To not be misunderstood, it is well to mention that tho flowers from all varieties that matured were O. K. on good stems, growing here and there ir- regularly in the boxes, and that our last batch does not vary in this par- ticular with the earlier ones. Our loss with tulips will amount to about 60 per cent. X. SAN FRANCISCO. Lieutenant A. P. Hayne, of the Cali- fornia heavy artillery and late assist- ant professor of viticulture and horti- culture at the University of California, has received an appointment to take command of an expedition to explore the Philippine Islands and report on "their agricultural and horticultural products and the climatic conditions of the islands" to the Secretary of Ag- riculture. * HAD TOO MANY RUFFLES. "Do you know what Bridget said about that white chrysanthemum you brought home?" "No; what was it?" "She said if she was expected to wash and iron that dratted thing she woold quit."— Puck. ORDER NOW. Tuberous Rooted Begonias and Gloxinias... Our strain of these important Spring and Summer flowering bulbs is the finest to be found in Europe. We make personal se- lections of these stocks when in flower, and same must not be confounded with cheap, indifferent strains which are dear at any price. SHIGLE ROSE, Scarlet, White, Yellow and Orange, 50 cents per doz.; $3.00 per 100; J2S.00 per 1000. SINGLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00. per 1000. DOUBLE ROSE. Scarlet, White and Yellow, 75c per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $.50.0u per 1000. DOUBLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 60c per doz.: $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA.SOc per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. FANCY IiEAVBB CAI^ASIUKB, 30 choice varieties $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., ...PHILADELPHIA Mention The R«vlew when you write. Th0 Rnual Tnttonhaiti L^teofA. m.cjongkindtconinck. ine nOyai lOnennam Man.gi«« Director, a. MC van DERELST. Nurseries, Ltd., DEDEMSVAART, nr Zwolle, NETHERLANDS. RARE AND NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Per ico Ny mphaea Laydekerii purpurata $290.00 " . " rosea 180.00 Aurora, each, $7.50 " Robinsoniana, each, $5.00 Oreocome Candolli 20 00 Papaver Orient Silver Queen 10.00 Petasites Jap. Giganteus ' 20 00 Physalis Franchetti ' 2 25 Sagtttaria Jap. fl.pl '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 20.00 Spiraea Aruncus var. KneiiTi 37 so Vio' '^ ' '" • Anemone Sylvestris, fl. pi., young plants in pots. $ 9.00 Arnebia Echioides 10.00 Chrysanthemum max. filiforme 7.50 Convallaria maj., var. Fortin 1.2S- Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis ll.Ou Helenium Autumnale Superbum 6.00 Hemerocallis Aurantiaca Major (cultivated) 27.50 Heuchera Alba 7.00 Hens Sempervirens Little Gem 8.00 Incarvillea Dela vay i 40.00 Olgse 5.00 Hola Odor, Princess of Wales .......... 4.00 GUNNERA SGABBA, leaves 6 to 7 ft across, strong plants, $15 to $20 oer 100 ALPINE RHODODENDRONS, ^ng ^ts, $9.00 per JTO. Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on annli on. List of Narcissus in April. *^*^ Mention The Review when you write. cation. LIVINGSTON'S TRUE BLUB Toiiiato Secds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, " Livingstpn's" and "Othars " Almost any tomato seed will grow, but "What will the harvest be?" Our specialtv'is Tha Bast Saads far tha Markat Oardanar. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention Th> Review when you write. F. & F. NURSERIES,rN"El^5.%V.'*v Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you write. Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, and WOOtOnS andTliserfn-n"" ready. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats readv now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write qbO. A. Long Distance Phone 14. Mention The Review xvux., VJOOM. IXI.. when you write. ROSFS-'^^^TED CUTTINGS.... ^/,i?®!;,^J!;i,''"'"^''*' **oteor and Perles at $1.75 per 100 $15.00 per 1,000. Clean, healthy stock Remember, my Perles are First Prize VVinners! ?''^'P«o*".e''s always come in for their share at the St. Louis Show. J. r. AMMANN, Edwardsville, III. Mention The Review when you write. fc.-«#. ..r^.-dfi^ -;j*ii;:r^i W-Tf-^.' 320 The Weekly Fbrists^ Review* FEBRUARY 23, 1899. ITHACA, N. Y. Furniture and flowers seem ratlher an odd combination, yet a business of this kind has been carried on very suc- cessfully In the university town of Ithaca for the past six years, and the Arm which has carried It out is the Bool Company, first manufacturers of furniture and house furnishings, and then growers of house furnishings, viz., flowers and decorative plants. The Innovation, after all, is not a startling or sitriking one and the connection is quite intimate. Of course in the ordinary city of 12,000 to 15,000 inhabitants the nor- mal market would not be large, but In Ithaca, a city of this size, the condi- tions are appreciably altered by the immediate presence of a great institu- tion of learning, with its large teach- ing staff composed 'orf men of culture; and its frequent oflBcial functions more or less social in character. The Bool Company began growing flowers In a modest way six years ago and found that the cut flower corner in their salesroom added much to lbs at- tractiveness, and aDmethlng to the credit side of the balance sheet. At this time there were, as there are at the present time, one or two small greenhouses in the town, but the chief supply of choice cut flowers came from Syracuse or • Rochester. Under tihe management of Mr. A. H. Bool the business has grown and the houses have Increased In number till the last addition gives him something over 20,- 000 feet of glass. Not very extensive, it is true, but at least representing 90lld progress. J. C. DORCHESTER, MASS. Having a short time to SDend in Dorchester at the "Hub," one finds the houses of S. Neil & Son, on the hill, filled with nice, thrifty stock of vari- ous kinds, carried for a home retail trade, and a cordial welcome, even though you have come "only to look around," as Is so often said. Then, going down King street, you find the former "Violet King," as they used to call him, when he was growing violets by the 500,000 per season. I refer to Lucius H. Foster, who Is now known for his fine stock of the Boston fern, which Is a sDccialty with him, ship- ping fifty thousand per year. Last fall he started in with six houses full and has only two left now, and is now planting another. You find him firm In his belief in short span to the south houses and butted glass, and has about 20,000 feet of ground covered with glass. Across the way looms up the Whit- ten estate, run by the genial Lawrence Cotter, who also has everything in "apple pie order," and whom you are loath to leave when once you get chat- ting with him. R. E. S. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertiseis. ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. ROSES. 100 Meteor |1.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 1000 112.50 12.50 Bride. 100 1.50 mo 12.50 CARNATIONS. purx. 100 1000 Triumph $1.50 |12.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 Painted Lady 4.(0 85.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.50 Argyle 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Frances J oost 5.00 50.00 McBurney 1.50 12.50 BBD. Dazzle 4.00 35.00 Jubilee 2.00 17.50 Bon Ton 4.00 85.00 MABOOV. Empress 4.00 35.00 WHZTB. 100 1000 FloraHill 1.50 12.50 Mary Wood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that IS grrown. Has a strongr stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we handle. Evelina 4.00 35.00 VABISOATED- White and B«d. Psyche 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 TEAKOW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00 BASSEH & WASHBIRN, «'^?l„KS!^*«jSS'^^ Long Qreenhouaes and Residence. HINSDALE, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10 Flora Hill Has come to stay. A sterling commer- cial White Carnation. Everyone can grow It. Best returns are on this sort. Clean stock, well rooted and full count on your orders. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 190,000 R. C. of other varieties to select from. Send for my price list and state your wants for an estimate. WM. MURPHY, station F, CINCINNATI. OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINQS of New and Standard ARNATIONS.... ^^ Seqd for Price List. SzS '«" WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mentlcm The Review when you write. ROOTED CUniNGS. rARNATIONS. ^^ Fine $to€l(, Grown Cool and Rooted Slow. Daybreak, Freedom, Dana and J ahn's Scarlet, per 100, $7.50; per 1,000, $12.00. Vinca Var., fine strong, 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. W. G. KRABER, as Tramont St., HEW BEDFORD, NIJISS. Mention The Review when you write. OA''R"NSA'|!il()!N!!S!^ Rooted Cuttings of Nuvelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanlej; White and California Violets and Giant Double Alyssum. , B. BKSI.MZRE, • AVOVDAIiE, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention Tbe Review when yon write. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 '* Albertini and Delia Fox. very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " CASH WITH ORDER. LC MARS CREEHHOUSES, L* Mar*, la. Mention The Review when you write. ST. GUAIR GO. GARINATIOINS ROOTED CUTTIHOS. NO DISEASE. Rose Queen, Wm. Scott. Emm.i Wocher, Day- break, Alaska, McGowan, Ruby, Jubilee, $1..'M per 100, $12.00 per luOO; Alyssum Double, $1.00 per 100. A. G. FEUR, Belleville, 111. Mention The Review when you write. GET GCIICOCC it you want the best Commercial THE DlUColC white carnation. Has with me during; Dec, Jan and so far in Feb., out- yielded S. Spray by nearly one-third. Seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer: pure white, a^-in. ; no culls ; does not spUt; does equally well in light or heavy soil. Have not lost a plant out of i6oo planted, nor seen a single case of stem rot. A strong grower. A tew thousand to spare at the low price of $3.50 per loo, $3U per i,ooo. Marie Louise Violets, Rooted Runners, SOc per loo. French Cannas, mixed, mostly Yellow, Dormant, $3 per loo. W. C. 3TR0H, Attica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. MITGMINGS 5c GO. 233 MERCER STREET. NEW YORK. (iRf>bN|i<)l ^t, fH ILDINd. VENTILATING APPARATUS ilOl W\[|R BOIIIRS. I'llMS AND IIIIIM.S. SEND FOUR CENTS FOB CATALOGUE. Mention Tha BoTlaw wbcn 70a wrtta. i^Acsiftiu'jL-...:'.. -■' . .^jtiS ■ft. ■ <-. •.'.■■ — ■^.•■..TL-.. 1., -Li: : ■'■<.. .'^. ««J.y^jiA'&iS«ti;i ^•'''■'^{'•»^^-^).-'-^''\irTi-ry^'7 ■'■^ V -^ '' ■ - FEBRUARY 23, 1S09. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 32 J Red Flower Pots... OUR OWN MAKE These pots do not turn p^reen and become slimy as white pots do. They being at all times clean, promote a healthy growth to your plants, and prevent spreading of disease and vermin. To introduce these red pots we will place them on the market at the following low rates: Oof ImrovcdXCot'^FIowcf Box b the best folding^ box on the market. Being full telescope and with improved comer lock makes it firm and strong; for shipping purposes* It is finished in white and^neat in appearance* We print 500 or over free of charge with one color ink* Proofs of printing and Cuts on application* Note Low Prices for this Improved and Superior Box. No. u u u u *4 U I 2 3 4 5 6 7 L 7 9 J2 15 )8 12 J5 w 5x 5 5 5 5 6 6 D 3 3 3 3 3 3H Per 100 L W D $1 30 No. 8 J8 X 6 z 3K i 45 u 9 2J X 6 X 3>^ I 60 u JO J8 X 8 X 4 I 90 u JJ 21 X 8 X 4 2 JO u J2 24 X 8 X 4 2 00 u J3 28 X 8 X 4 2 50 u J4 24 X 5 X 3>^ Per 100 .$2 70 JO 30 60 90 00 75 Per 1000 Per 500 3 inoh 9 3.00 Order Your Easter Supply Now. Size and prices on design boxes on application. 3 3M 4 B 6 3.60 4.80 5.60 7.00 13. OO 18. OO 91.76 a.oo 3.60 3.00 3.76 6.60 9.60 ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, wis. Mention The Review when you write. INDIANAPOLIS. Tr^de Review. Trade has been fairly gocMi of late, funeral work and decorations taking the lead, while plants and cut flowers went a little slow. The general stock of flowers here is of good quality, as everyone seems to ba growing a better class than formerly. Carnations are exceptionally fine and bring good prices, especially the red and fancies. Roses are also of good quality, de- mand being mostly for Beauties, Me- teor and Maids. Bulbous stock is now coming in, but not selling very brisk, with the exception of Harrisii, callas, daffodils and fancy tulips, which al- ways seem in demand. Violets are good, supply being greater than de- mand. Plants do not seem to be in it at present, there being some fine azaleas, cinerarias, begonias and pans of tulips to be seen. Qub Meeting. The State Florists' Association of In- diana held its first regular monthly meeting since it consolidated with the Indianapolis Florist Club, on Tuesday evening, February 7. The committee on constitution and by-laws reported changes in same. The legislative com- mittee interviewed the ways and means committee of the legislature, asking an appropriation of $500 from the state. No definite action has ye^ been taken. A communication was read from Mr. William Bertermann, now at Pacific Grove, Cal., to the effect that he is con- valescing and expects to be with us again about April 1. There was a discussion in regard to the printed reports of the exhibition January 9. In justice to myself, will state that only those exhibitors re- ceiving awards, and Mr. Dorner's new variety G. H. Crane, were mentioned, owing to limited space. Probably ref- erence was made to the local papers, as they did not give a correct report. As this meeting was set forth as a carnation meeting a fine display was made. Herman Junge and Fred Huk- riede were appointed judges and made following awards: Best pink, Indian- apolis Plant & Flower Co., with sport from Daybreak; form same as Day- break, but deep pink in color; Berter- man Floral Co.. with Jubilee; white, H. Rieman, with a seedling of good quality and stem; John Ilartje was a close competitor in this class with White Cloud; fancy, H. Rieman with Bradt; Berterman Floral Co. a close competitor with same. Honorable men- tion: John Hartje, for Farquhar vio- lets. Mr. Rieman had a vase of fine roses and a collection of plants that were excellent, amongi them well grown plants of BougainVillea Sanderi- ana, cyclamens. Primula obconica and Isabella floribunda, and a large azalea. Berterman Floral Co. showed a large cyclamen, a white variety, with some of the petals a delicate pink. Notes. The weather was exceedingly cold here, going as low as 18 degrees below zero, with zero weather for nearly a week, causing many hardships. Fol- lowing is a list of those having report- ed stock frozen: A. Wiegand & Son, Berterman Floral Co., Mrs. Chas. Rie- man, Mrs. J. Larsen, J. J. Vondersaar, H. Rieman, J. Heidenreich, and oth- ers, the two first named firms being the heaviest losers. E. A. Nelson has a seedling pink carnation that the boys are all talk- ing about. It is in its second year, shows up well, and will undoubtedly be heard from later. John Heidenreich is the proud pos- sessor of a sport of his own raising in the shape of a bouncing boy. If it is as good as John predicts, it will score a good many points. Boys, do your best on roses and vio- lets, as the next meeting will be de- voted to same. FRBD. OINOINNATT, O.— It is reported that Mr. Paul Dailledouze, Flatbush, N. Y., Ernest Asmus, W. Hoboken, N. J., and Robt. Craig of Philadelphia, recently paid a visit to the establishment of the Hofflmeister Floral Co. in order to see the much talked of Maid of Honor roee. . v., .«.a I •iriJ>H»w:!^3^' 322 The Weekly Florists' Review* FEBRUARY 23, 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. Altick.H.M 306 American Jadoo Go/ 328 Ameiican Rose Co. .316 Amlingr, E. C .308 Ammann, J. F 319 Amos, N ....■-.: 317 Baker, W. J 312 Bassett& Washburn. 310-320 Bernine. H. G 310 Berno Floral Co 816 Benthey & Co 810 Blanc&Co 316 Brill, F 81:6 BudlonR, J. A 310 Buckbee. H.W 309 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 315 Chicago Wrecking Co 322 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 810 Connell, Benj 306 Cottage Gardens .... 307 Crabb& Hunter ....315 Cut Flower Exchange 322 Detroit " Fiower ' Pot Mfy 824 Dietsch, A. & Co.... 822 Dillon, J. L 814 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 316 Dreer. HA 807-319 Ellis & Pollworth • ...♦ 315-321 Ellison & Tesson. . . .810 Esler, John G. Secy .316 F. &F. Nurseries... 319 Fehr, A. G 320 Felthousen. J. E ....316 Galloway, S.J 809 Gibbons, H.W 822 Giblin& Co .324 Greene & Underbill. . 313 Hales, H. W 818 Hancock, Geo. & Son 318 Heacock, Jos 815 Herr, Albert M 315 Hill.E. G. &Co 316 Hitcbings&Co 320-322-324 Hoffmeister Flo. Co. .817 Holton & HunkelCo. 810 Hunt,E. H 814 Jackson, E. B 315 Iacobs, S. & Sons... 324 ewett, Z. K. & CO..309 Lasting, W. F. 808 312-818 Keenan's Seed Store.812 Kelsey, H. P 812 Kellogg, Geo. M 810 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 324 Kennicott Bros. Co. 811 Kraber, W. G 320 Kraft Plant Tonic. .807 Kroescbell Bros. Co. 824 Kuehn, C.A. 310 Kuhl, Geo. A 319 Lager & Hurrell ....313 Le Mars Greenhouses 82t Lenox Sprayer 318 Livingston Seed Co.. 319 Lockland Lumber Co 809 LonffD. B 812 Lord & Burnbam Co 824 Lynch. W. E . . . . 3C9-810 May, L. L. & Co.... 317 McKellar & Winter- son 308 McMorran,E.E.&Co : 324 Minor, W. L 318 Model Plant Stake Co. 323 Moon,"S.C ".'..'! !.'!'.!! 306 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 322 Morris Floral Co 817 Morrison, A 307 Murphy W 820 National Flo. Board of Trade 306 Old Colony Nurseries 318 Pennock,'S.s! !!!!!!! 312 Pennrock Co 318 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 324 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 312 Quaker City Machine Works 824 Randall. A. L 810 Reed& Keller 807 Reed Glass Co 824 Regan Pt'g House... 314 Raid, Edw 312 ReinbergBros 310 Rice, M. &Co 314 Ricksecker, Chas ...309 Rudolph, Max 310 Schmitz, F. W. 0....314 Schultheis, A 813 Sefton, J. W. Co 822 Shelmire, W. R 320 Siebrecht & Son 812 Smith, N.& Son 814 Soltau, C. &Co 817 South Side Floral Co. 809 Steffens, E 822 Storrs & Harrison 808-317 Stroh, H. C 320 Swayne, W 820 Thorbum, J. M. & Co. 323 Tottenham Nurseries 819 Towel'l, Jos'.!!'.!'. !'.!! 318 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..314 Wabash Ry 314 Weber &Son8 818 Wietor Bros 814 Wilmore, W. W ...313 Winter.S.B 818 Wittbold, Geo 315 Wors, C. W 810 Young, John Welsh .812 Zeese & Co 322 BRUNNER, TEX.— Mr. W. W. West- gate, during the recent freeze-up, lost his entire stock of bedding and deco- rative plants, early vegetables and vegetable plants. This is a very seri- ous loss and any offers of stock would be very much appreciated by Mr. Westsate. WE WOULD LIKE very much to have a complete and accurate list of the names and addresses of the florists of America and to this end will ask each subscriber to kindly send us an accurate list of those in the trade in his or her city or town. By complying with this request you will confer a great favor on the publishers. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. PRE5S re / o << c r,'-«***'5 EVER.Y OHN Q) ^^^^ Description Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. 132 Liberty Straet. NEW YORK. f ESTIMATES FREE. ESHBUSHQ) 1600 EMILSTEFFENSy"-- HSrEfFENS. STErrCHSBIIOl -iaf:^,*lJV "^^as Greenhouse Material •J.W.S[rioNMr6.(« Mention The Review when you write. ^^■PliOTO PPOCF.bSi:NCP\\IN(. ,^,' Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar ear GRADES. PERTEa WORKMANSmP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mt>ntlun The Revle* when you write. (.UK \C.O CATALOGUE 5WT .MmOUNDIX ^ABSNIZEDWIBE- too POUND D0LL5-5n0RT LfNCTn^ RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRI« PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦tl5. ^(NICAOO PRIC. 7\oD^ CJIICACiO. Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK, GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Mot WdtiT Boilers, Pipes, litti!U|s Send Four Cf-.s t.r CaMI i . ^"^1 N rot il.'tiiKj V|)|)i>rdt.is -hxf..; '-.^s*^^-* *'^'.;^f^--_'^'f-'j-r\:f~\i_y^^^^'^-^iy^-:.^ FEBRUARY 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 323 ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS Tresh Seeds Just Arrived. COCOS WEDDELIANA '^fl^ LATANIA BORBONICA ?„% J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Ute of 15 John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK The MODEL Extension Carnation Suprt. Read what some of our best growers say concemingr it. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. i8, i8q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wirt stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Carnation Support. Yours truly, Daillhdouze Bros. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. 2 5 3* ...JADOO... GROWER OF THE FINEST PLANTS FOR THE TRADE ONLY EDWARD B. JACKSON, WHOLESALE FLORIST A FULL ASSORTMENT OF HARDY PLANTS ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR FLORISTS' USE. Stamford, Conn., February 19, 1899. The American Jadoo Co. Gentlemen: — You will doubtless remember that some time ago you sent us for trial, samples of Jadoo Fibre. We have used what you sent us without mixing with soil, and find it satisfactory in every respect. We never saw such phenomenal root growth, especially in be- gonias, and everything else we have tried it on the results have been equally good. We find tlie following benefits:— less watering, stronger growth, freedom from weeds and lightness. The latter we con- sider a very important item, as it means a considerable saving in expressage to our customers. We expect to use this entirely for pot grown herbaceous plants this spring, and as we grow about fifty thousand of these, you can look for our order some time during the following month. Very truly, (Signed) EDWARD B. JACKSON. Send for our new catalogues. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHIUDELPHIA, PA. ALL PI^OMINENT seedsmen and dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid. Mention The Review when you write. Now in Course of Preparation The Florists' Manual By WILLIAM SCOTT. It ^ill cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, so that reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself Price, $5.00. Send in your order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-335 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. Sri' ■ 324 The Weekly Florists' Review* FEBRUARY 23, 1899. KROLSCHCLL BROS CO. mPBOVEI) y Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox ■sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Vmr better, qnioker and more effective tban the bellows. Warmly com- mended by all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price 94.75 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. HARRY BALSLEY.cLLs Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoms. Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mieh. Mention The Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE ^4 VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works. RICHMOND, IND. MenUep The Rerlew when yoo write. Bigh Grade BOILERS Get our Eor GREENHOUSES. Catalogue. STEAM aaO HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention The Review when yog write. For GRELNHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES. HOTBEDS. ETC Also Hotbed Sashes and Mats, Paints, Oils, Etc. THE SBED OX^ASS ft PAZVT CO. 486 W. BROADWAY. - - NEW YORK. Mention The Review when you write. *' t:bRD & BURNHAM Co. 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AS shown at the Philadelphia Exhibition after its long journey from the Pacific Coast The flowers were packed as shown, tin. tray a^d water tubes being fastened m a wooden pase. Grafting. The subject of grafting has been handled by many able men in the trade papers during the past few years, and leaves comparatively little to add to what has already been ad- vocated along these lines. With but few exceptions, the opinion among the most successful growers seems to be unanimous that grafted plants average a much larger per cent of first-class blooms during the time when they bring the highest prices. In ©pite of all these claims, I advise no grower to plant grafted stock exclusively, unless he has had previous experience with it. It must not be taken for granted that the mere fact that the roses are grafted will make up for the deficiency of the grower. On the contrary, to the average grower I would say: Stick to your roses on their own roots, and in- vest in grafted stock in a moderate way. If with your treatment you see an improvement over the stock on its own roots, it will still be time enough to prepare on a larger scale for the following season. In other words, un- less you have been reasonably success- ful with roses on their own roots, it would be advisable to continue grow- ing them in that way until you have more thoroughly mastered the art of rose growing. Grafted plants are now offered at very reasonable prices, so that it hardly pays to undertake to graft them in small quantities. It would be cheaper to buy a few hun- dred plants with which to experiment. For the benefit of those who wish to do their own grafting, the follow- ing suggestions may prove helpful: If suggestions contained In previous rose notes have been followed, we will now have our Manetti stock in good condition on which to operate. The kind of wood to select for scion': f-Xi'' r • irt JHMiTIi^ iir'Mtif^ ' i"* i .. ^ .. ■ ,wi "i.,- .-Jil^'iti^,'.^.,-. _c^,, 326 The Weekly Florists' Review. MARCH 2, 189». should be about the same mature growth as we find on a well devel- oped bud. Care should be taken to select the wood, so as to make it cor- respond in thickness to the stock, thus insuring a good fit. The most approved method is what is called "splice grafting," and may be described as follows: With your pruning shears cut down the stocks to about three inches above the pot, then with a sharp knife make a long diag- onal cut upward, beginning about an inch above the pot and continuing the full length of the stock, cut the scion to correspond with it so as to make a good fit. For tying we use raffia; if not on hand, any common string will do. The operation should be done carefully, but with practice may be done rapidly. A good man will cut and tie two hundred in an hour for ten hours and do it well. I should have said, making the diagonal cut of the scion, it should be made so as to let the lower eye strike about the cen- ter of the opposite side of the cut. The scion may have two or three eyes, with a full leaf left on each eya If the leaves are large they may be trimmed the same as you would trim a rose cutting, otherwise we only cut out the end leaflet. A gum sprinkler should be constantly on hand and frequently used to dampen the foliage. Keep the "operated ones" covered with an old newspaper, and when you have a tray full, remove them to grafting case which has previously been prepared for them. On the bot- tom of the case Wf use an inch of wet sphagnum, over this we spread about 1% inches of clean sand, water thor- oughly and plunge the pots in it. The pots may be placed close to- gether in rows, the rows being one inch apart and a space of one inch Icf: between the outside row and the side of the case, thus reducing the danger of fungus to a minimum. From this time on a bottom heat of 80 to 85 degrees should be steadily main- tained, and the glass shaded from the strong light for the first three days, after this gradually give more light until after the first week, when they will need little protection except on bright sunny days, or perhaps a few hours during the middle of a cloudy ,day. This matter of shading should receive the most careful attention, as success or failure may depend on an hour's neglect during the first days of incubation. In regard to the time to begin ad- mitting and changing the air in the case, opinions differ. We find it best to change the air every morning and evening from the start. This is done by raising the sash about one inch for five minutes each time. Pure air is essential to i^uccess, and the only point to observe is that the temperature does not vary more than two or three degrees while air is admitted. I em- phasize this point in particular, as many failures can be traced to this practice of shutting up the case for the first three or four days without a change of air. Moisture should be supplied by sprinkling the foliage only, with the gum sprinkler, which as a rule may be necessary two or three times a day for the first week. The soil should be kept only moderately moist; here and there a pot may become a little dry, which should be looked after, other- wise there will be little need of a general watering until after the first week. With such a high temperature it is a matter of only a few days until cal- lous begins to form and the union takes place. With careful attention to all details we are sure of getting 95 to 98 per cent to unite successfully. S. A. B. Peperomia and Strobilanthes. A subscriber asks, "Will the Review please tell me how to manage the peperomia and strobilanthes?" The first named is a very ornamental com- pact-growing little plant. It is very easy of culture, withstanding rough usage, but to thrive well it should have a night temperature of 60 de- grees. It is readily propagated by put- ting a leaf with an inch of the stem in the sand, and if there is a bottom heat of 70 degrees, you will soon see the young growths starting. Any time during the months that you are firing will do to propagate. It likes a syring- ing and plenty of water, but will en- dure the absence of both much better than most plants. The strobilanthes is not worth many words. As a bed- ding plant in our northern states it is a failure. Coleus of a score of varie- ties is much more effective, and easier to grow. As a decorative plant for the hothouse it is only attractive when kept growing in a very high tempera- ture. The young, fresh leaves are rather striking, but the more matured leaves have a dingy, faded" look. If you wish to grow it, treat it as. you would a coleus, only give still more heat. The young growths root easily in sand. Like the coleus. It seems to have all the qualities which make it a fine host plant for mealy bug. Geraniums. The same subscriber says: "I have been troubled this winter with my young geraniums rotting off below the surfabe of the soil. They have good roots when potted. They grow for a time and then rot off, the top remain- ing fresh, until the stalk and root are entirely decayed. Have given them the same treatment as heretofore and previous to this winter never had any trouble." I must confess I ani at a loss what to say, Never |iftv§ I geen ger^^ niums die off if they were once rooted. The loss of an occasional one here and there we expect, and It is generally ac- counted for by a drip koeplng the roots saturated. The trouble in this case must be in the soil; perhaps too great a use of bone meal. Would like to hear very miich if others have had the experience of our: correspondent and how they acocunt for it. The geranium is now the most im- portant bedding plant we grow. It out- numbers almost all others combined. Towards the end of May our gera- niums (I am alluding, of course, to the zonales) are in good condition to sell either for bedding or for vases, or for the humble patron who wants only a dozen mixed plants for his small garden, and "let b'llf of them be gera- niums, please." They are now in 3- inch pots and there will be no chance to give them their final shift into a 4-inch till after Easter. They will then have a good six weeks to grow*ln their last shift and will not be ex- hausted or yellow leaved when want- ed. We are Just standing them over, and wherever we can take a cutting off without spoiling the plant we do so, but never spoil the plant for the sake of the cutting. Those not long enough to give a cutting we just pinch the lead out. This is much better for the retailer or the man who sells his plants in bloom than' going over the benches every week or two and cut- ting those only that afford a cutting; because it will bring all your plants into bloom at the same time, and that's just what you want. People are not satisfied with your kind advice about this being a bushy, nice plant, "and will soon be in flower, madam." They want them in flower, and it's easy to have them. We never put these spring cuttings in the sand; we pot them in 2-inch pots and pot firmly. They will stand the broad MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly FIdrfets' Review. 327 sun In any cool, light house. Give them a thorough watering when first potted, and then for the next three weeks water only when they are de- cidedly on the dry side. These gera- niums will never catch up to those struck in the fall, but if, when well rooted, they are shifted into a 3-inch or, better still, a 3%-inch pot, using good, rich soil, and firing at night continued until at least the middle of May, you will find them a first-class article, after your largest plants are gone, and you can afford to sell them at a less figure, for they have cost much less. Poinsettias. Once more comes the request: "Will you be good enough to tell us in the next Review the best way of striking seven weeks the old plants will give you lots of young growth, which cut off and put in the sand in the usual way. You will not only get that first crop, but can take oft cuttings till August. This is a much better plan than propagating the old canes; better in every way. While the green cut- tings are in the sand look out for the bright and hot days of May. They want plenty of water, and the first two weeks after potting the cuttings from the sand be careful to attend to shade and water. After once established in the small pots, no shade at any time of the summer should be allowed. Meteor Rose. Mrs. B. asks, "Why is it the Meteor so often has such short stems? The plants have been doing fairly well and Easter Stock. Nothing will now occupy time and close attention so much as our Easter crops. There is one mistake made frequently, and that is to remove a plant when well advanced in bud from a warm house into a cool one. I mean by that say from a night tem- perature of 60 degrees to one of 45 degrees. This is done sometimes be- cause you think your lilies or lilac or azaleas will be a few days too early; it is most unnatural and a great check to a plant; If you will just think about it, most all the plants we force when out of doors are in their natural sur- roundings. The heat of days is gradu- ally on the increase till fiowering time; when once the flowers are open, then anything above freezing will do. A Glimpse of the Exhibition at the Philadelpliia G>nvention of the American Gunation Society. poinsettias from the old canes? Is it best to let them dry oft some or put them in as soon as cut down?" So much and so often has the poinsettia been written of that it staggers me to receive the above. The plants left over from the holidays should be resting perfectly dry beneath a bench or in some warm shed. The first of April is plenty of time to start them. Any part of last fall's growth will root ex- cept perhaps the last top joint or two, which sometimes do not ripen. Put the cuttings in the sand in a warm house. The cutting should have at least two joints, one in the sand and one above. They root readily, but propagation from the old canes is not the way to do it, and that has been said many times in these columns. About April 1st shake out the old plants and repot. Shorten back the cane if it is not well ripened and start the plants growing in a warm house with plenty of syringing. In six or have good foliage, but throw out such short stems. Can you tell me how I can have longer stemmed Meteors?" If the foliage is good, then the roots are all right. Meteor when well grown makes fine, long stems. Perhaps Mrs. E. is not aware that Meteor requires almost 10 degrees higher temperature to grow it well than Bridesmaid or any of that type. While 55 to 58 night .temperature is considered right for most tea roses, and the great army of rose growers endeavor to keep their houses at that temperature, Meteor is kept at 65 to 68 degrees, and a corre- sponding high day temperature. We expect there is nothing else the trouble except too low a temperature, and during that ten days of below zero weather you were doing pretty well to keep up an ordinary rose house heat, much less the extra ten degrees required by Meteor, which it must have in the dark days of winter, if you are going to do it well. A lily will last two weeks after open- ing, and so will an azalea, if cool and shaded. Several inquiries of late have been, "How many days shall I give my tu- lips or hyacinths in the house to be in just right for Easter?" There is no set time to guide us, and you must use your wits and consider the date on which Easter falls, for that makes all the difference. Some twelve or four- teen years ago Easter Sunday was on the 25th of April. The month had been bright and -warm, and with less experience than now we got in our bulbs disastrously early, and we had to make use of cellars and all sorts of contrivances to keep them in shape till the 25th. Last year March was a most beautiful month, the finest in my rec- ollection of thirty-one years. Spring virtually started in about March 1st and kept it up till a cold spell again in April. Are we to have the same balmy March? Present outlooks say / . - ^M\.m...iY1.-!l 328 The Weekly Florists' Review* MARCH 2, 1899. no; but we would like to know for certain. Then again, the bulbs we are speaking of have so far made but little top growth, while three or four weeks later nature will have quickened them with the impulse to shoot up and dis- play their attractions to the instinct world and incidentally to our custom- ers. Finally, it will be entirely proper to be this year on the safe side. You can hardly call the flowering of tulips, hyacinths or narcissus forcing after this date, as they come along nicely in any of our houses. Suppos- ing you put your flats, pots or pans of the above mentioned useful bulbs in a house where the night temperature is 55 degrees; then you will be perfect- ly safe to allow the following number of days: Roman hyacinths, 18 days; Dutch hyacinths, 21 days; double tu- lips, 25 days; single tulips, 21 days; Von Sion or any of the narcissus, 21 days. If your tulips are frozen, allow three days more, as it takes that time to thaw them out in the shed. If you have Roman hyacinths frozen, bring them in with their covering of earth and tanbark and let them thaw out very slowly in a cool shed, and they will be none the worse; but if put into strong heat when frozen, they are greatly injured. The buds of lilies should now be plainly seen, and better if they are 2 inches long. Azaleas that have been kept cool are going to be just about right. If they are showing color here and there, no harm. Lilac will force nicely in four weeks. If your rhodo- dendrons don't want to open, and they won't open in a cool house, as does an azalea, put them into the hottest house you have; 70 at night will do; give them lots of water and syringe twice a day. I told you before to give Deutzias a good five weeks. Hope you have them in the house. We shifted and stopped the mignonette for the last time about two weeks ago, and from now till Easter it wants the lightest bench you have and not over 45 degrees at night. WILLIAM SCOTT. A PHILADELPHIA FLORIST. "There is always room at the top," says Mr. H. H. Battles, the well known Philadelphia florist. "Originality, good taste and absolute integrity are the three requisites to success." Mr. Battles lays much stress on the third requirement To establish the ideal relation between the florist and his customer the latter must have been brought to have absolute confidence in not only the abilty as a decorator and arranger of flowers of the latter, but also in his honor. The florist who takes advantage of a liberal minded customer has done himself an irre- parable injury. The very life of his business is his reputation first as one to whom it is safe to give cart blanche order and second as one with the taste and skill to produce the most satis- factory result. He must establish a reputation for supplying fresh fiowers, and always on time, and the smallest order that has been accepted must re- ceive just as careful attention as the largest. Failure with a small order is just as disastrous as with a large one. As illustrating his point he adds that during the recent heavy storms in Philadelphia it cost him $11.00 to de- liver a $1.50 bunch of flowers, but it was delivered and on time. During the storm the expense of delivery was very heavy, but expense was not spared, as he felt it vital to maintain his reputation for being always on time. In his business he uses the highest grade of flowers obtainable, and the greatest care is taken to prevent any but first class stock going to his cus- tomers. As a result the people say: "Battle's prices are high, but when you order of him it is sure to be all right, and delivered on time." It is his constant aim to maintain and ex- tend the reputation he has secured in this direction. He uses a distinctive box, tied with red tape and sealed with red wax, and his effort is to have all flower buyers feel that when that box appears they can depend upon the contents being perfectly fresh and the very best the market affords in the way of flowers. Referring to changes in the business during the last decade, Mr. Battles notes a great change in the status of the florist. Formerly when he had a decoration he passed his plateau of flowers into the house and he was done with it. Now he is called early and consulted with freely in advance. His position is now more that of an expert, and has greatly advanced In dignity. He notes a considerable increase in the custom of sending bouquets to de- butantes, this having been done with unusual freedom this season and last. These bouquets range in price from $5 to $40 each and when received are laid carelessly on mantels, the piano, window seats, pedestals of statuary, or any convenient place, and often but little other decoration is required. Sometimes flfty or more of these bou- quets may be sent to one debutante on the occasion of her "coming out," and the house may be filled with flowers in this way. It can be seen from the way the flowers are used how necessary it is that they be absolutely fresh to stand such usage and look well. The shower bouquet remains very popular. They are moait generally made to hang in the form of a bunch of grapes, with a" bow on the handle or among the flowers. A recent order was for a shower bouquet of orchids and lily of the valley with a diamond pin in the ribbon,' the pin being sup- plied by the customer. At lunches the decorations of the room are generally simple and unob- trusive, consisting of individual palms or other plants placed so as to seem a part of the usual furnishing of the house, and often the flowers are loose bunches that have been placed with seeming carelessness in a low handled basket, and at the close of the enter- tainment the basket is placed in the hall or passed by a servant, each guest being expected to take a bunch. Of late there has been many din- ners that preceded a ball, and at these dinners the decorations in many cases have been very elaborate. In addition to the usual high center piece there has been an expensive bouquet for each lady, this bouquet being laid on the table with a ribbon attached to it and leading to her plate. At such dinners the boutonnieres for the gen- tlemen have been verv sma' . nr two sprays of lily of the valley. More pretentious boutonnieres were provid- ed after the dinner that they might be fresh for wear at the ball. Hand bouquets are considerably used at balls, receptions and teas, and the custom of carrying bouquets to the theatre when a box is occupied seems to be reviving. A "French the- atre bouquet" was being arranged dur- ing the call of the writer. It was perfectly flat across the top and when completed was about four feet across. In the center was about 500 single vi- olets, then a row of Roman hyacinths Interspersed with double violets, a row of Bride roses, another of Maids, then ' ■r.-'-^-^'tt,. ' MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 329 Meteors, the whole edged with the fo- liage of white Pandanus Veitchii. The use of the white pandanus is illustra- tive of Mr. Battles' genius for finding and using new material. When the fo- liage of Pandanus Veitchii has too large a proportion of white it is known- that the plant is on the way to disso- lution and must be got rid of. Such plants can be had at a reasonable rate, but should never be sold as plants. Mr. Battles buys them, decorates his store with them, and when a good op- portunity to use the foliage arrives, he cuts the whole plant down and uses it entire in his scheme of arrange- ment. The price of the theatre bou- quet mentioned above was $25.00. Another very handsome and more graceful bouquet seen at tne same time was of long sprays of Acacia pu- bescens with lily of the valley worked in near tlie handle and tied with blue ribbon of a shade to match the dress of the lady who was to carry the bou- quet. Cibotium Schiedei is a tree fern that Mr. Battles has found very use- ful, the large fronds being especially effective when laid on the cloth in a dinner table decoration. He finds that the fronds of this fern last very well and give satisfaction. He is always on the lookout for good material that has not been used by other florists. Primula Forbesil has entered into many arrangements. Acacias he uses whenever he can se- cure good sprays. Recently he has used camellias with great effect, thus reviving temporarily this old favorite. Another revival was that of the old Bon Silene rose, which he had grown specially for him and the buds cut just as they were showing color. These entered into some of his most effec- tive bouquets. He is very pailicular about the rib- bon he uses. Being dissatisfied with all the ribbon supplied him for Ameri- can Beauty roses, he finally had a rib- bon manufactured specially for him at considerable expense and has the maker under contract to supply it to him exclusively. He feels that this expense was well repaid by giving him a ribbon that could not be duplicated elsewhere and which gave a special finish to bouquets of Beauties made by him. He carries these special ef- fects so far as to employ a young wo- man who had a special training in the tying of bows and who watches care- fully for any new touches in this art. The class of ladies who buy flowers from him are quick to note these little touches and to appreciate them. In funeral arrangements flat clusters still lead In favor, crescent wreaths coming second and crosses third. The bunches are made of most any season- able flowers and are generally tied with ribbon. In stemming, wires are used exclusively, toothpicks having been entirely abandoned long ago. An effective funeral design noted in the store at the time was a crescent wreath of ivy leaves with very short cycas leaves freely worked in over them and bunches of violets and lily of the valley interspersed with a loose tie of purple ribbon at the wide part. This was attached to an inconspicuous easel which could be folded under in case it was the desire to lay the wreath flat on the casket. The wreath seen was on a 24-inch frame, but this style is made on as large as a 36-inch frame. A pretty wreath that was part of tlie window display was a large cres- cent of browned magnolia leaves with two plants of white pandanus crossed at the widest part of the crescent and Asparagus plumosus draped across. Orchids are freely used and enter into nearly every window display when they are obtainable. Mr. Battles uses as little ice as pos- sible in his business, depending upon having perfectly fresh flowers to start with and moving them rapidly. CAREFUL PACKING. We were considerably impressed with the careful packing of the flow- ers, of the new carnation, Olympia, brought to the Philadelphia exhibition by Mr. J. N. May, Summit, N. J. While it is probably too elaborate for ordi- nary use, the result is worth the trou- ble in the case of flowers for exhibi- tion. Disks of heavy paper or soft card were cut in the form shown in the accompanying engraving, with the center hole of a size to flt snugly around the calyx and with a slit to ad- mit the stem, and one of these was pressed up under each flower. As the collar was a trifle larger than the flower the edges of the flower were protected from bruising. Then the whole length of the stem was protect- ed by being tied to a light wooden stake of the same length as the stem, and the stem was attached to the stake by four or flve ties of light raf- fla. The flowers so prepared were placed in a case with several trays, no flower resting on another, and the lower end of the stems covered with damp sphagnum. It seems needless to say that the blooms arrived in splendid condition. Olympia, by the way, is a remarkably large flower, the blooms on exhibition averaging 3% inches in diameter. It is marked much like Bradt, though the form is different. The blooms shown excited much favorable comment. NEW YORK. The Market. New York is simply limitless in its magnitude, and yet when one attempts to pick out items of interest to the average florists, ah yes, there's where there's food for thought. What does interest the average florist? The grow- er, the wholesaler and the retailer are all in different classes and perhaps the only one thing in which they v/ill con- centrate their thoughts on is busi- ness. Well, business at present is anything but what we'd like it to be, and boys, it's no use getting the blues over it; let's do what we can and let the culls go in the barrel. Prices this week are: Meteors, $2 to ?10; Maids and Brides, ^2 to $8; Beauties, specials, ?25 to $50, next grade $12 to $25, and the next grade, $2 to $6; Von Sions, $1 to $1.50; golden spurs, $2 to $3; Valley, 75 cents to $1.50, extra $1.50 to $2; Pa- per Whites, 50 cents to $1; hya- cinths, 50 cents to $1; pansies, 25 to 50 cents; swainsona, 25 to 35 cents; violets, 20 to 50 cents; smilax, $15; asparagus, $35 to $50; Harrisil, $6 to $10; carnations, common, 50 to $1, fancy $1.50 to $4; tulips, 50 cents to $3, and so on; but what's the use of prolonging the agony of such stuff, no one thanks a correspondent for saying the market is dull or that prices are abominable, and I am sure we find no pleasure in writing them. Easter Prospects. The question before the house is what is Easter going to be, and Mr. Editor, New York does not hesitate in saying that the prospects for Easter are very, very bright; all the growers need to do is to get their stock in good shape and be careful who they sell it to. Don't be too anxious to get rid of good things for they are scarce. We will have quite a few novelties this Easter; Ernst Asmus grand new rose Liberty will be in great demand; so will John H. Taylor's new rose Admiral Dewey; Ward, Dailledouze,. May and other carnation specialists have some magnificent new flowers to offer and they will be in great favor. There will probably be more azaleas on the market this Easter than ever before, and perhaps it will be wise to cut the price. Mr. Alex. Guttman has resigned his position as manager of Traendly & Schenck and has associated himself with James H. Blauvelt, wholesale florist, at 36 W. 27th street. The style of the firm is Blauvelt & Guttman. Hitchings & Company have the con- tract for erecting the conservatories for the Botanic Garden in Bronx Park, New York. The work is now under way and It is planned to complete the range during the present year. .Jiij^JiiilLki.-- .!■ ^ X ■ /• J .,, -,i - rttii I i h I, i "la .1 Ti* Wi- ,^^tLL.a. t- . t^^^^T ^-1. i-'^'ijijLlK^*. ■ ' ^ ^ . TS itd ■ iii'-Ti^iwtifiS- 330 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 2, 1899. NOTICE Monday, We will be February t Our New Quarters, 1899 and Randolph Chicago KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY. Messrs. H. F. Goemans and H. P. Hugenholtz, representing K. J. Kuyk, Hillegom, Holland, and Ghent, Bel- gium, have arrived in this city. Bowling. There were a great many surprises for the boys who attended the bowl- ing alleys on Monday night. Chicago and Boston were represented, and strange to say, neither Hoboken nor Flatbush, put in an appearance. We were all very much pleased to have G. L, Grant, the Editor of The Review, with us on this occasion and readily forgive him for the scores he made. Following are the scores: J. Manda 121 116 108 140 W. Stewart 156 93 1S2 99 P. O'Mlaiia 121 162 161 141 F. Traendly 98 105 123 A. Burns 140 135 145 167 I^. Hafnier 119 135 149 119 J. Penman 112 89 116 119 T. LAngr 137 152 127 176 W. Plumb 140 131 J. O. VauKhan 136 111 91 G. U Grant 114 121 130 Jim Donlan 148 82 105 IVERA. BUFFALO. It is some time since you heard from the Windy City at the east end of the lakes and during- the interval nothing very new or startling has happened. There was a delegation of Ave Buf- falonians attended the Philadelphia convention. Pretty good for our size of town. What a curious sensation to leave almost bare streets in our north- ern town and step into 4 feet of snow; however, in a city where the city hall is 520 feet above the sidewalk. The illuminated face of the clock is 22 feet in diameter and it would take longer figures than these to represent the true dimensions of the liberality, good will and hospitality of the Phila- delphia florists; we will wonder at nothing. Business is very fair. Carnations of good quality are decidedly the scarcest article. TuHp^ and daffodils are fair- SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Poplar*— Carolina, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 12 to 15 feet. Golden, Silver and Lombardy same sizes. Hycamore— European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. Magnolias— Acuminata, 4to6, 6to8and8to 10feet;Trlpetela, Soulangeana, and Speciosa IK to 2 and 2 to 3 feet, six otber sorts 04 to 2 feet. Muplt-*— Immense stock, leading sorts, all sizes, 6 to 25 feet. Mountain Ash— European and Oak I^eaved. Wllloiva— Laurel Leaf, Canescens, Rosemary, Etc. In WeeplnK Trees, we offer Immense lot of 'Willows. Kilmarnock, New American, Wisconsin and Babylonlca. Mulberry— Teas Weeping, the finest lot we ever grew. Mt. Ash, C'ul L.eaved Birch, £tc. InVlncsand Shrubs— A nipelopsl8,Veltchl.8tronsr two year field jjrown. Clematis. JackmanI, Henryl, Mad. Ed. Andre, etc. Berberls— Thunr>erK:ii and Purpurea. Elder . ,.^ , —Golden. Jivrlnga— Golden. Splreas- Van Houtte, Anthony Walorer, Thunbergil, etc. Kiilacs— New Double Flowered In 8 varieties. Altheas, Seutzlas, Snowballs, Syrinsas, \VleRellaB, Etc.. in Great supply. Roses— two years field grown. Hybrid Perpetual, Moss, Climbers, WIchurlana and Wichurlana Hybrids, RuKosa, and Rugosa Hybrids and Multlfiora Japonlca. Asaleas— Mollis and Pontica, fine busby well- budded plants. Forty-l'our Oreenhouses well filled with Roses, Palms, Ferns, Plena, Chinese Azaleas, Araucarlas, Oeranlams, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalogues and price lists free. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 545, Pafnesville, O. Mention The Review when you write. ly plentiful and of finest quality and although low in price have not yet reached the absurd figures of late years. Violets are very plentiful and poor qualities are offered at a very small price per bunch, but really good flowers bring a paying price and seem very popular just now. There is an abundance of flowering plants in all the stores and on fine days the demand is good. What a difference the weather does make to us all and what a lot of weather we have had since last November. At last we have among us a genuine crape chaser. He is not an impor- tation; nor of a nationality that would be supposed to stoop to anything. Oh no, he is a cultivated young gentle- man, prominent in church circles, pay- ing a big rent on Main street for his store. His education is not responsible for this enterprising trait in his make- up. It is the maturing of a remark- able business faculty, brought out by a fuller development of character com- bined with the necessites of the times. Whatever it is he or his agent ap- pears shortly after the public an- nouncement of the deceased with al- bum of designs, soliciting the "family order." It is only gentlemanly to be courteous to every agent or drum- mer, but this class should have the '^'^^ ♦ ^ ^-^^^m ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦^ ♦^i^j^^^i^^y E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Cut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning; it. Cleveland Ohio, Jan. i6, iSgg. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir : —We have had your Model Carnation Support in use for some time now, and think it far superior to anything: we have ever tried before. Vours very truly, Ella Grant Wilson. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton 5treet. Brooklyn, N. Y. ^ FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, Longlsland.N.Y. Specialist in Cabbage and Cauliflower Seed Mention The Review when you write. ■■^.Ik., MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 331 hose turned on them. It is a disgrace to our refined calling. Mr. Barclay, of Chicago, has been sojourning in the town the last day or two. Strange to say, last year the first Dutch bulb growers appeared sim- ultaneously with the first blue bird •^hich was early in March. This year our azure breasted songster is not in it for Mr. Taat and C. Keuh were here by February 24th. The early hird gathers the worms; if the worms are foolish enough to get out so early. W. S. THE FLORISTS* REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-835 Caxton BulldinSi Chlcaso, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Europe, fa.oo. Sub- acriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising rates: Per inch, |i.oo; J^'pagre, $13.50 ; full page, $27.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 36 times. 20 per cent; 53 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to msure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8cq. SUCCESSFUL FRUIT GROWING. The Superintendent of the Lenox Sprayer Company, of Pittsfield, Mas- sachusetts, has delivered an address before the Lenox Horticultural so- ciety at Lenox, Mass. The address is almost a college education to fruit growers, fruit dealers, and in fact to anybody eating fruit or even having but few fruit trees, or in anyway con- cerned. Had this address been placed on the market in book form it would no doubt have sold at a good price. The full address, profusely illustrated, in pamphlet form, will be sent com- plimentary to any one enclosing ten cents, for postage, to the Lenox Spray- er Ckwnpany, 7 West St., Pittsfield, Mass. — adv. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of .glaM. New. In city. Ought to net Jood man at least $3 .00 per day. Must buv stock, about 500.00. Reason tor selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE — Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. SITUATION WANTED-A florist and decorator of unquestionable ability, desires situation in large city. Is employed at present but has good reasons for desiring to make a change; best of references. Address i■ fl^J A TIC Large flowering, either t-l r W|^ I lOe dormant or growing in ^■-■-"■^^ ■ ■'-'• pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, 10 leading sorts, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per thousand. Downing Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and 2 vr., very low. H. P. Roses, leading kinds. .$1.50 doz., $10 per 100 Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine ? , nn •• o «■ plants J *•"" * Paeonies, best market sorts.. 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 3-inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writiiig advcrtisai* Titifi'tftli' r '>^kK*.'JaUi .1^; J^Jtfire^'^.k^jM^^^... ■jlLL- i.^'^'3t^iJsx. ■,s^J^jijtj^:'^'^\i^Jj^kx^LmiAt.-^u.-JldUALJbaiJit 332 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 2, 1899. PITTSBURG. Notwithstanding Lent business con- ditions have continued exceptionally good. Prices have gone down some- what. The usual glut at about this season of the year has not yet shown itself. Funeral work produces a brisk demand for white flowers. Bulbous stock is not so plentiful this year and accordingly prices keep firm. Last year when the majority of the local growers devoted too much attention to the growing of Harrisii, stock sold as low as $2, this year, due to more limit- ed stock, price has as yet not been lower than $10 per 100 for good stock. Conrad Blind contemplates erecting a new house. Mr. Blind will devote himself especially to the culture of carnations and roses. The next meeting of the Florist Club will be held Thursday evening, March 9th. at the store room of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. Ltd., 705 Penn ave- nue. The executive committee who has charge of the proposed social en- tertainment will report at this meet- ing. It is not yet definitely decided whether this entertainment will be a banquet, hop, or card party. T. P. LANGHANS. CLEVELAND. With the exception of funeral work trade has been quiet the past week. There is no scarcity except white and Daybreak carnations, which have been in short supply for some time; $1.50 to $2 per 100 is the price; roses $5 to $8; narcissus and Romans $2 and $3; tu- lips $3 and $4; Harrisii and callas $12.50 to $15; violets retail at $1.50; daffs $3. A curious sight was a vase of pink chrysanthemums in one of the store windows. J. M. Gasser had on exhibition in hie window a vase of the famous Mrs. Lawson carnation which attracted a great crowd. • The Cleveland florists arrived home from Philadelphia on the 19th and all report having had a fine time. O. A. C. O. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI. 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shippinz Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, tl West 12th Street, Cincinnati. O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. C0N8IGNMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. feeV OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTffiS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Price AMESZCAN BEAUTY Extra long stem., per doz. 24-inch stem. " 20 " 15 " 12 " 8 .per 100, METEOS BBIDESMAIB BBZDE FEB^E OABVATZOSrS " fancy Boman HyaclntliB... Valley... Daffodils Quotations subject to change w All other stock at lowest market No charge for packing. List. $5.00 3.S0 2.S0 2.00 1.25 1.00 6.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to $7.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 3.0O ithout notice, prices. Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHiaGO, Rl. Wholesale Growers of />■ IT Tl All/rDC and Dealers in L>U I I LU TT Lit O Ureenhouses at Hinsdale, III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 .RANDOLPH ST. cm CAG O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A. L iqANDALL Telephone || i^\ wholesaiB FloFist 4 WashingrtOB St., Chioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle vour orders. MeatloB The Review when you wrltsu WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BDDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommleeion FLORISTS, 41 Randolph Street, CHZCAOO. Consignments solicited. Mention FlorlsU' Review when yoa write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. 8T. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flortete' Review when you write. H. 6. BERNING, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE FLORIST. 1322 Pitie Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. MMitlon The Review wh»n yoo write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street. ST. XiOXrZS, BCD. ...nome Grown 6tock... Mention The Review when yog write. C. W. WORS, 2740 OUve Street, - • ST. XiOXTIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSBS, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwest. Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GtO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Growers of QUT FLOWERS «* Wholesale. Regrular shipping: orders eiven special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. MfTitlon TTie Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writinsr Advertisers. tiii».ji.i%airjaiLitc^:i^ j^'»^^i-V ■ '^■>- t i '■^r^W' MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 333 PHILADELPHIA. The Market. Business took a sudden drop the past week, both in cut stuff and foliase plants; this is more or less looked for by the store men during Lent. Cut stuff in general has been quite plenti- ful, with prices exceptionally low. Car- nations sold at $1 per 100 with the ex- ception of some of the fancier varieties which sold for $2. Brides and Maids sold at $3 and $4, and it was necessary for them to be very fine to bring the latter figure. Beauties ranked among the plentiful with supply exceeding the demand. Until the past week the store man found it very difficult to get enough Beauties to fill his orders, hence the past week was an exception. They sold for $2.50 per dozen with very best bringing $4. Valley was also very plentiful, selling at |2 and $3 per hun- dred; tulips |3; Romans $2 and $3; Von Sions $3, with the very best bring- ing $4. The fakirs were very numerous the past week after the blizzard. Notes. The regular monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society was held at Hor- ticultural Hall. Tuesday, Feb. 21, An Illustrated lecture was given by Mr. ■Gifford Pinchot, chief of the Forestry .Bureau. Wasliington, D. C, the sub- ject was the Western Forest Reserva- tion. The business meeting was held in the Library room immediately after the lecture. . A remarkably handsome window decoration was seen at Pennock Bros', during convention week. It consisted of a huge limb of ^a tree studded with orchid blooms, the flow- ers being inserted in small phials of water that were wired to the limb. There was but little else in the large ^iouble window and the effect was most excellent. Conrad Kirchner, the well known carnation grower, died recently. In our last issue it should have read that Mr, Hugh Graham decorated the Academy for the Hebrew Charity Ball, Instead of as stated. Five-year-old Elizabeth Redfield, the only daughter of E, W. Redfield, of Glenside, Pa., was crushed to death ,on Monday. Feb. 20th, by a barn door falling upon her. She was sent out to call her father for breakfast and was brought back a corpse by him. It was a very sad affair. R. iiBiiiiiiBiiaiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiBiiiiiBiiiiiaiiiiiiBiiiiiaiiiiiiiim PROVIDENCE, R. T.— At the Febru- ary meeting of the R. I. Hort. Society the speaker of the evening was Prof. W. W. Barley, of Brown University, •His subject was Certain Movements of Plants, illustrated by blackboard sketches. Always mention the Florists* Review when writiP" "'iveftisers. I I I I I I I I ■ i McKellar & Wintcrson, | WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - - CHICAGO. OUR SPEGIAbTIES: Orchids^ Hlgh-Grade Roses^ | Carnations and Violets* I S' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. I ■iii'imiNiiiiii! Ques. Why do the florists increase their orders on Evans- ton Carnation Cuttings ? Ans. Because they know a good thing when they see it. Full line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. MIIIIIIHIIIinilllllHlllHfllBIIIIIIIIIIIIIBinilJHIII!inillllHII!lia Mention The Review when you write. :iiniiiiiH' formarly called MISS CLARA BARTON B^SlJ^o'i'J- MAID OF HONOR, Plants in 25i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per IfO, $15.00; 50 at 100 rate. per lOOJ, $125.00; 230 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., sisEimst. Cincinnati, o. For sale also by E. a.. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., and F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. frraXN SANDUSKY One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT IT I 9S per dozen. $10 per hundred. $76 per thousand. W. E. HALL, CLYDE, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. THE HARRISII BISEASE"br,Kri1 " the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution oi Kraft's Plant Tonics;. This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KBA7T PTiANT TONIC CO. Rockford, III. Montton Thp Review when you write. ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS Ornamental Shrubs, BZBBACSOUS PSBEVHZAX.S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Faeonies. Pyretbrums, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on applicatioo. Tresh Seeds Just Arrived. COCOS WEDDELIANA t?l^ LATANIA BORBONICA I'J^i. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (UU of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK JACOB W. MANNING, rhe leading t«T*nu8HC0 les* Mention The Review when you write. ^ ^ Persleum 1 ^7/^l^iHO'il the genuine arti- LjVLId^llldl cle, nice plants, ^r y WAU'MME Wl.1. twice transplant- •/ ed, $2.W per 100 bv mail; $20.00 per 1000 by express. Draeana Indivisa. 4-in. pots,$'>.lO per 100, 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Fine stock. E. FRYER, aSrNTw tf Ife. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. DAYTON FLORAL Co DAVTOH, OHIO. OFFERS New California and New Yellow Marguerites, Rooted Cuttings at $1.00 per 100. The California flowers 3-in. across. Also Extra Pine Golden Bedder and Verschaffelt Coleus, Rooted Cuttings at 75c per 100. Mail or express. Cash. Mention The Review when you write. ■ GERANIIMS... Very fine, out of 2-inch pots. 800 OLOXSE DE FBAHCE, aoOO IiA PAVOBZTE, aooo sonax^E oen. obaht, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. EDWARD LAPPE, -- Woodlawn, N. Y. City. Mention The Review when jrou write.. l. J:,'^^-^:-lv<\i\iei. t'lIT'.BURO.PA. We get daily new .customers 'because we have the reputation that all orders are Sunctually lied. Long D stance Telephone 2985. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., 'i^i^': Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. Ail kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE OE5iaN5 on hand. Mention The Review when you write. KELSEY'S SOUTHERN Galax Leaves Brilliant Oreen and Bronse. Information of the Introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY. Prop. Highlands Nur- 1106 Tremont Bide.. sery m North Carolina. BOSTON. MA5S. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morning at ft o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Sccrctarv. Mention The Review when you write. H OUSE PLANTS IN THE HOUSE. Til* PLIIIIT trad* from tha point of "bualnoaa," and also tho eara of Planta, treated in an attraotiva alx-pago Folder to be given to customers Sample order of 25 copies mailed for 60c in stamps Dan'! B. Long, >>''f<><'«^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Hevlew when you irrtte. Lizzie McGowan Carnation, Rooted Cuttings must go faster, price reduced to $.5.00 per thousand, &s good as the best. Also Geraniums, from 2 to 2^-in. pots, best kinds, mixed, used by the wealthy people of Trenton, N. J., past season. Now ready for 354 or 4-in. pots, at $2.5 • per hundred, $20.(W per thousand. Cash. Sample free. B. F. MUSCHERT, - PENN VALLEY, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Money Maker.' GIVE us A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and all Itinds of Seasonable riowers ia stocl(. WM. F. KASTING, l^^XT\& 495 Wasliington St., BUrrALO. N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Desicns. LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHIUDELPHIA, PA> Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention Tho Review when yon write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Plorist, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when yon write. Double Daffodils. SURPUU8 GUT BL.OOMS. 50 for $1.50 1,000 for $^0.00 100 for 2..V) 500 at l,OlO rate. Cash must accompany order. JOHN WELSH Y0UN6, • Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nnrseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns^ AND FOLIAGE PLANTS. Largest stock in .'\merica. BZBBKECKT A BOV, Hew Bochelle, V. Y. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and f^r?cV£L AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when yon write. MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 335 Wellesley in competition for the Cot- tage Garden's Cup, and showed a vase of a crimson seedling. H. A. Cook, of Shrewsbury, Mass., had a vase of Dor- othy Mandell, a nice looking carnation of a deep salmon color, E. G. Hill & Co. exhibited some magnificent blooms of America and White Cloud. H. L. Littlefleld exhibited a vase of John N. May's, light pink, Melba, a reminder of Sweetbriar, Elsie Fergu- son, Painted Lady, John Young, Bradt, Leslie Paul, and others of ear- lier introduction. W. R. Shelmire staged his new seed- lings, which were very fine, especially Duke of York and Progress. L. C. Eastburn brought a promising white variety Mary A. Baker also some nice blooms of Anna Eastburn and Buttercup. M. Wieland, of Evanston, showed blooms of his sport from Tidal Wave, of a taking color. L. C. Goddard, of Woodfords, Me., had two seedlings called Morn and Arenthusa. Among local growers, Mr. Nicholson had a fine vase of Evelina, which contra- dicts the 'opinion of the majority of the investors in that variety and proves that it is one of the best whites of last year's introduction. Mr. Nicholson is to be congratulated on the advent of a white sport from Bradt, sample bloom of which he ex- hibited. J. E. Long, of Holliston, J. H. Leach & Son, Patten & Co., J. D. Twombly and W. S. Phelps showed some exceedingly fine specimens of older varieties. The Lawson was, however, the cen- ter of attraction, Mr. Fisher having a vase of 100 blooms that loomed up over everything else. He also entered twelve blooms and plant in competi- tion for the Breck Cup, which he easily won, there being no competition against him. For the Cottage Garden's Cup there were four entries — F. A. Blake, with Bon Ton; Dailledouze Bros., with Mars; J. Tailby & Son, with Welles- ley, and M. B. King, with Fred King. Bon Ton was the winner, thus secur- ing to Mr. Blake the ownership of the cup. A fine bunch of the new Imperial violets grown by W. L. Minor, created quite a furor among the violet men, several of whom took a trip to Brockton to see it growing. The Hoffmeister Floral Co. sent on some blooms of the new rose, Maid of Honor, which showed up very well considering the distance it had come. E. N. Pierce & Son, of Waverly, ex- hibited a fine vase of their giant Mignonette, Boston Market, and were awarded a certificate for the best' nov- elty other than carnations. Certificates were also awarded to Peter Fisher for the best vase of car- nations on exhibition with variety Mrs. Lawson, and to F. Dorner & Sons for twelve or more blooms of the best carnation, to be introduced this spring with variety G. H. Crane. Messrs. A. [Continued page 338.] iPi^fmS^w ffiffi GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is I due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been : made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that I buy our Clear Cypress Building Material : we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any : intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have jl plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will be glad to hear from those contemplating building. LocKLAND Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. ^^rite for Circulars or Estimates. i).liW.I,l/.t. jmj^^j^jmj^j^mijmijmjm H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S««d Farms. Ferast City Oraanhousas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention The Review when you write. Chrysaothemunis. We are Headquarters for all '99 Novelties. Also complete list of best commercial varietios. Our Catalogue Now Ready. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. | •e«o 0|(| GolOny NUFSerieS, IMPERIAL VIOLET. 10.000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000. Ready for Iniinedlate delivery. After these are cone shall not be able to send plants till sometime in March. I believe the Imperial, with- out exception, Is the larir est, longest stemmed, deepest blue in color, and most fragrant double violet ^rown, and for health and vigor cannot be surpassed If It can be equalled. It has never shown the slightest trace of disease of any kind. I have heard of large yields of flowers but my plants to d 'te, .Ian. 1st. have given me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the large fat buns areas thick as straws. The price of the Imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per 100; can you beat this? If you cannot, send a small order and give them a trial. With every order of a doz»»n or more I will send my new book on Violet Cul- ture that will tell you some things that you do not know; it Is a plain df scrlptlon of the results of years of careful experiment. The book Itself Is worth all you pay for the plants, and Is. 1 believe, the only work of the kind In print; It also describes the model violet house, preparation of beds, soil and fertilizers; this work I have copyrighted and It can only be obtained from me. Price of plants with Violet Culture : Per dozen, %\M Per 100. f 10 00 Per 500, 45.00 Per 1000, 90.00 W. L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass. Vlalat Spaciaiist, 588 Balmant St. All Intending purchasers are cordially invited to call at my house and see this truly magniflcent violet in bloom. It will pay you. Mention The Review when you write. 1899 Mention The Review when you write. INSUEE*a*Tf|fFIEE Florists* Mutual Fire Insurance Ass*n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY. Sec'y. ,— »_ FORT WAYNE. IND. Violets my Specialty. Finest, Health- iest Stock in the country. Mane Louise, California and Luxonne, strong rooted runners, ttOc per 100, $4.00 per 1.000. Prin- cess of Wales. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1.000. La France, new, $8.00 per 100. Cannas— Mme. Crozy, Florence Vauglian, Paul Marquant and Robusta, dry roots, $i.W per 100, $12.00 per l,00a. Will exchange for Carnations Frances Joost and James Dean, Farquhar Violets and Pansies. WM. S. HERZOG, Florist. MORRISTOWN, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. KA&DT SHSUBS. T&ESS. VUTES. EVEBOSEESS and PEBEVVZAXiS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for plantiti«, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass, THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nofsery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Always Mention the.... Floriete* Review When Writing' Advertiaar* ,^^M^£lii^Miu.ii ■w.^ .J .■ -^—^.'^Tt/V "l^J ^^....r .^Jk\: 336 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 2. 1899. Natiofial Florists' Board of Trade CORNELIUS S. LODCJl, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York. Publishers of Credit Lists. Collections Made. Reports Furnished, Correspondence Solicited. H. Fewkes, of Newton, M. A. Patten, of Tewksbury, and Julius Zinn, of Boston, acted as judges. The News. The next meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, will be held at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, March 7, at Horticultural Hall. The president, Mr. W. H. Elliott, will read a paper on "Methods of Es;tablishing a Business as a Grower." A great many of our growers, who are also j,rowers ol vegetables and mushrooms, will learn with much re- gret of the death of Mr. H. G. Cole, of Hall & Cole the popular commis- sion produc.-» firm. It is reported that one of our old standbys, M:'. E. Sheppard, of Lowell, has been stricken with a shock of apoplexy. The well known seed firm of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., have dissolved partnership, Mr. Robert Farquhar withdrawing and opening a separate establishment. Mr. John R. Fotherlngham, repre- senting F. R. Pierson Co., of Tar- rytown, N. Y., has been in town this week, having just returned from an annual pilgrimage to the Bermudas. He reports tiiat in all probability the supply of lillfs this soascn will be less than usunl, but with much bet- ter quality, and that the Ear.ter ship- ment of cut l.ioom will be very light, the shipping being coLtined to the few small growers. Among other visitors were Mr. Mc- Rorie, representing W. A. Manda; L. B. Eastburn, Kennett Square, Pa.; C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; L. C. God- dard, Woodsford, Me.; Geo. Buxton, Nashua, N. H.; H. A. Cook, Shrews- bury, Mass., and others from nearby cities. P. COL. THOMPSON, the inventor of Jadoo, has arrived in New York per S. S. Umbria. The purport of his visit is to consult \. ith the Am. Jadoo Co., with a view to largely increasing their capital, thus enabling them to build a plant on the Pacific slope and to push their largely increasing busi- ness and to still further practically demonstrate the merits of Jadoo. ANGOLA. IND.— A store will soon be opened by Judge S. A. Powers and Henry Johnson, an expert florist who will manage the business. They will deal in all kinds of cut flowers, deco- rations and bedding plants, flower seeds, etc. i^MMMMUMMmHiMMiimi^iiMHUMi Pea SPECIAL OFFER at Growers' Prices FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. Aurora, American Seedlings, Blanche Burpee, Blushing Beauty, Boreatton, Captivation, Cardinal, Creole, Coquette, Crown Jewel, Daybreak, Duke of York, Emilv Eckford. Firefly, Gray Friar, Her Majesty, Juanita, Golden Gate, Iiady Vina Balfour, Lottie Eckford, Mars, Maid of Honor, Miss Hunt, Monarch. Hew Conntesi. Prima Donna, Prince Ed. of York, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria, Queen of Isles, Red Riding Hood, Royal Rose, Salopian, Shabzada, Stanley, Triumph, The Bride. Any of the above postpaid, per oz.. 5c ; ii lb., 15c ; % lb., 20c ; lb., 40c. Selections ia 5 and 10 lb. lots, per lb., 35c, delivery inolnded. Eckford's Choicest Hybrids, mixed, per lb., delivered, 25c ; 100 lbs., delivered at |15.00. Address H. H. BERGER&CO. 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK. Established 1878. Mention The Review when you write. DAMblAS By the Tens of Thou- TRADC MARK My prize winners carried off the hiehest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalo^e before ordering elsewhere Box 382. W. W. WILMORE, Denver. Col. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, Jg".^" College Point, Queens Borough, *N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Eric85 fHeather), ai50 Full and con- • Une of Other Flowerins Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, r,^' 1000 .Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, (15.00 1000 " " " 5 " 18.00 200 " '• " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 35.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, |9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KaStIng, 495 Washington St. BuffalO, N.Y. Mention Tlie Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea S^-OO Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000. BO " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf , rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLftNTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 25^-in. 4.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 3.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 3.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.00 Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^ff- Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDERBILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. mRCHIDS.... CATTX.ETA FI.OWESS of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now for CattleyalLabiata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurrell Growers and I Importers.... Summit, N.'J. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when *!'«■ '..Jj.*,.. .i. .. '^'..L t MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review/ 337 CHICAGO. The Market. There is nothing new to report in re- gard to the market. Owing to the con- tinued large death rate white flowers are still scarce and consequently in greatest demand. Prices are somewhat lower on pink and red stock this week. Roses are held at from $4 to $8 for white: colored, $4 to $6. Carnations sell fairly well at about last week's quotations. Some splen- didly grown Tidal Waves were seen at Amling's with long, erect stems, which were nearly equal to Triumphs. In the bulb line all white stock moves without much difliculty, though It must be confessed at rather low fig- ures. Callas were seen in fine shape at S. B. Winter's. Notes. Messrs. Kennicott Bros. Co. are now doing business in their large new basement quarters at 42-44 Randolph street. They have more than double floor capacity, with excellent facilities for cooling purposes, etc. They are very enthusiastic over their present lo- cation and anticipate a fine spring bus- iness. Mr. A. Lange celebrated his eighth anniversary in the florists' business on Monday, A handsome floral display was made and in the evening he enter- tained a few friends. One of the fea- tures of the evening's entertainment was the interesting talk by Mr. Peter Barr, the eminent London seedsman. Mr. Klunder. with J. Mangel, made a handsome design for the funeral of the general superintendent of the Adams Express Company. The design, a scroll, was contributed by the Chi- cago employes and was one of the handsomest nieces ever executed in Chicago. About 6,000 violets and 1,000 valley were used. Bowling. The Bowling Club rolled three games at Mussey's alleys last Friday night. Quite a number were in attend- ance and the following scores were made: Wilson 137 179 130 149 Asmus 143 165 196 147 Geo. Stollerj' 168 133 121 170 P. Stollery 152 164 110 98 Henderson 122 133 100 151 KreltUng 108 ]53 105 109 Lange 135 91 93 130 Wlnterson 156 119 lU McKellar 122 120 147 Hartshorne 123 109 134 Hauswirth 116 126 133 l^ CORRECTION. In our last issue, page 320, the price of carnations, in the advertisement of W. G. Kraber should have read |1.50 per 100 instead of 17.50. PORTLAND, ORE. — Herman Lew- Itz, the florist, lost $2,000 by Are; no Insurance. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE j SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extra long stem, per doz. $5.00 We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 dailv.. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. 24-in. stem ao-in. 15-in. 12-in. 8-in. Meteor per 100, Bridesmaid Bride " Perle Carnatlo.ia " lancy.... 16.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 1.50 to 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 AH other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. 8. B. WINTER, L. P. KELLY, Manager. Telephone Main 4580. 21 Randolph Strcct, CHICAGO. COMMISSION HANDLER OF High Grade Cut Flowers GROWERS OF GOOD STOCK.... Can Secure the Best and Quickest Returns by Consigning to us PRICE LIST.—Subject to Change without Notice. BOSES .American Beauties, long per doz., Jo.OO - medium •• 2.(0— $4.00 short... " l.CO- 1.50 Meteors, Maids per 100, .5.0J— 7.00 Brides " 6.00— 8.C0 Perles " 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.10— CABVATZOHB Per lOO Fancy varieties $3.00— Ordinary varieties, extra quality 2.00 — " " average stock 1.50— Miscsi^ZiAjrEons Freesia per 100, $2.00— Callas per doz., Harrisii Romans per 100, Narcissus ■' Daffodils Tulips ' Valley Violets 1.50- 1.50— 2.00- $3.00 8.00- 2.00— 2.00- 4.00 3.00- 4.00 .50— .75 Mention The Review when you write. Don't delay any longer to order yonr EASTER, 1899, is coming i ZiZIiT or THE VAIiIiSY, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per lOCO. CBIMSON KAMBI;ES, extr.i fine plants. $25.00 per 100. TTTB. BOOT. BEOOBXA HTBBIOA, in four separate colors, bulbs about 1% inches diameter, r2.50 per 100, $>0.00 per 1000. OI.OXXBZA HTBBIOA CBABSZ70I ^^^H '' *'''Ji^^^^H ■^^^1 ^^^^1 4 • • .A:' .4*^. .j^PS :.Kk . . * ' i, ,.r.^-ii "^^' -^ -:;;-. ^ HHttHiiiliM^&2^£^ One of the cheapest and best ad- vertisements for you. Put a cover on each pot that (foes out of your store, Btamp yonr nama, etc., on same, ana your advertisement remains as long as either plant or cover. None Better or Cheaper. Brown. 6-inch, per dozen 40 cents 7 •' " »0 '• 8 " " 80 " Whit*. Cold, Silver or As- sortod Colors. C-inch, per dozen 7.5 cents 7 •• " flO •• 8 " " $1.00 Per 100, Assorted Covers at $8.00. Per ICOi), Covers Assorted at $J0.C0. Order Early to have your orders filled. M. RICE & CO., MAN'u"r:°c?;:;rE'R8*^°P FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, New Illustrated cauiogue for the asking. 25 North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. TORONTO. Club Meeting. The regular meeting of the Garden- ers' and Florists' Ass'n was held in St. George's Hall on Feb. 21. The meet- ing was an open one, the room was crowded, the night being advertised for a carnation exhibition. Messrs. Miller & Son exhibited 60 varieties of seedlings; J. H. Dunlop 24 standard and newer varieties; H. Dale, Bramp- ton, standard and newer varieties; Geo. Hollis, seedlings; Geo. Mills, 3 seedlings; C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., new varieties; F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Indiana, large vase of G. H. Crane, which arrived very late in the evening, but was very much ad- mired. The president appointed as judges of the exhibits: Messrs. H. Dale, W. Jay, W. Muston, C. E. Buxon and W. J. Lawrence. Mr. George Hollis read a very prac- tical and seasonable essay on the car- nation, which was listened to very at- tentively, Mr. Hollis being looked upon as an authority on raising seedling carnations. The late hour did not per- mit a very lengthy discussion. Notes. Inquiry of the retailers (by tele- phone) shows nothing doing; every- thing quiet. One says, "If ever a florist is tempted to marry let him choose Lent to do the deed. He will have lots of time and plenty of flowers to spare for the occasion (ring off)." The weather last week was very balmy; some little rain. There is an exhibit of orchids ad- vertised for the 7th of March by the Horticultural Society. E. H. C. \ Rooted Cuttings, \ Roses and Carnations... We offer well Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, as per list op- posite, all in fine condition. Place orders early. ROSE PLANTS. We also offer fine strong Rose Plants out of 2>^-inch pots, as follows: Per lOD Per 1000 BRIDESMAID $3.00 $25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 PERLE 3.00 25.00 METEOR 3.00 25,00 KAISERIN 3.50 30.00 CARNATION Evaflston Rooted Cuttings $ 7.00 per 100 BO.OO per 1000 500 at the lOOu rate. ROOTED CUTTINGS. ROSES. Per 100 PerlOOO Meteor (l.BO •12.BO Bridesmaid . . 1.60 13.60 Bride l.BO la.BO Perle l.BO 13. BO Xaiserin 3.00 17.80 CARNATIONS. Per 100 PerlOOO. Wm. Soott 91.00 CT.BO Vancy Hanks l.OO 7.BO McOowan l.OO 7.BO Tidal Wave l.OO 7.B0 Kohinoor l.OO 7. BO riora Kill 1.80 la.BO Jubilee 3.BO 30.00 Mayor Ping-ree l.BO 13.BO Triumph 3. BO 30.00 JTivea l.BO IS.BO Daybreak l.BO IS.BO Armasindy l.BO 13.B0 MoBumey 3.60 30.00 Alaska 1.60 18.60 Argyle 4.00 36.00 PaUited Lady.. 3.00 36.00 Evelina 3.00 36.0O White Cloud... 4.00 36.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Av, Chicago Send for Price List! We have a fine stock of 9 varieties of 1899, 24 of 189» and ALL the best of the older sorts of CARNATIONS. Rootad Cuttings ready now. 6E0. HANCOCK & SON, Erand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review wber writing advertisers. Look at Our Prices ! Thirty-eight varieties V'erbenas; rooted cuttings, 60c per 100, JJ.OO per 1000: 5u00 for $t8.00. Helio- trope, rooted cuttings, 8 varieties, 80c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Petunias, 15 of the best and latest varie- ties, rooted cuttings. $1.25 per 100. .Ageratum. white and blue, 50c per lOO, $1.00 per lOOO. rooted cuttings. Pelargoniums, 2}4-in. pots, $4.00per 100. 'Mums, 50 of the latest and best varieties, rooted cuttings. Send for list. We prepay all rooted cut- tings, and satisfaction guaranteed. This is cheap, but it doesn't cost us anything to grow them. Cash With Order. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. MARCH 2, 1S99. The Weekly Florists' Review* 33^ ST. LOUIS. The Market. Considering the falling off in social events and the commencing of the Lenten season trade in general has been fair. The weather, the beginning of the past week, was warm and spring- like; Thursday a blizzard which drove the mercury nearly down to zero and Saturday it rained all day. There was a slight drop in the price of roses last week, but the expected glut did not occur, although there is plenty of everything with bulb stuff in the lead. The west end florists report a few dinner and luncheon decorations. These with a few funeral orders made business fair with them. From present prospects quite a few new greenhouses will be built the com- ing summer by several of our large growers. The wholesale men report a very good shipping trade during the past several weeks, mostly roses and car- nations. Good first class Beauties are hard to find, and the few that come in demand an excellent price. Most oth- er roses are to be had ia any quanti- ty. Price on good Brides and Maids $0, while very choice stock sells at $8; Perles and Woottons $2 to $3; carna- tions plentiful and of fairly good quali- ty with price |2 for ordinary and $2.50 and $3 for fancies. White. Scott and Daybreak sell the best. Most all bulb stuff is slow; daffodils still a drug and Dutch hyacinths only fair in demand; valley and Romans plentiful and cheap; tulips good with little demand. Harrisii and callas are very plenti- ful and will soon overstock the mar- ket; price now $10 and $12.50. Violets are again becoming a glut, especially small singles, which sold as low as 50 cents per 1000; Calif ornlas 40 cents or $3 per 1000, but not so plen- tiful as the former. Various Notes. Mrs. H. Buckley, wife of the manager ot the South Side Floral Co., Spring- field, 111., was a visitor last week. Mrs. Grosshart, of Belleville, mother of Gus Grosshart, died last week at the home of her son. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon and was attended by all the Belleville craft. Gus has the sympathy of all the St. Louis Flor- ists. The store just vacated by W. E. Jordan, 615 Locust street, is again open with John M. Hudson as manager. John says not his good looks but his winning ways will make a success of the place. Alex Walbart has started to vacate his store at 607 Washington avenue, as the lease expired March 1. The loca- tion of Mr. Walbart's new place is not yet settled. Jas. Dunford, of Central, is cutting [Continued page 3;0.] r iiimiiiinii' IHIIIIIBiniiHIl! 'iiaiiinimniiiiiniiiiHiiiiiMiiiH! I New Rose; ■ I I I I i Lady Dorothea"! will be disseminated this season. READY APRIL. 15th. IJOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. I iuiiBiiniiiiiniiiiniiiniiiiiiniiiiiaiiiiiMiiMiiiiiniiiiiHy^^ Mentloa The Review when you write. PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS 4-tn. pot, 3 I'lants, 5 •• 3 " 6 " 3 " 6 " 3 " 12 " 3 " 60 to 72 In., very bushy, ea., 10.00 A few bushy siieclineua, 11- in. pot, %-tt. bigh.ea., $25 All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you for§et it. COCOS WEDDELIANA. HelRht. 6 to 8-ln. StolO-ln. 15 In H«>l((ht. Perdoz. 15 to 18 In. t 3.00 2U to 22 Id. 6.00 22 ■0 26 In. 9 00 28 to 30 III. 12.00 Per 100 $i5 00 5U0O 75.00 100 00 JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. 2x3-in. pot, 1 Plant, O-ID 4 5 ■ 6 6 1 " " 3 " KENTIA Leave.«. pi>t3, 4 to 5 • 5 10 6 5 ' 6 6 per 100, 110.00 1500 40.00- 15 to 18-ln., ea.. 50c.; doz. 6.0fr 15 to 18-ln., ea., 50c.; duz. 6.00 BELMOREANA. HelRbt. PerUoz. PerlOO 10tol2-lD. $1.00 $25.00- 15tol8-in. 6 00 50.00 18to20-lu. 12.00> 100.00 lsto20-lu. 15 00 125.00- 24t.>30-lu. 18.00 150.00 Mention Tlie Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow j Water Lilies and Aquatics We offer a full line Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Lotus and Victorias for decorative display or cut flowers. We make a specialty of these favorites and our collections in both hardy and tender sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleased to furnish to intending purchas- ers estimates and practical suggestions f>lanling iai 1 ponds. tor planting large or Henry A. Dreer PHILADELPHIA. PALMS AN D FERNS The Largest Stock of PlanU in tiM West. Geo. WIttbold, '708N.H,utedst. Chicago Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... rioriete* Review When Wrlting^ Advertisers. ^1 f J, and a good one, Ageratum Blue lllflVf^lTV Perfection, fine foliage and i^\Fy ^ym^j large, well colored flower, for pots or borders. 2^-in., strong, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. CANNIIS, strong, 1 to 3 eyes, red leaved, $1.00 per UK), $8.00 per lOOU. Named— Egandale. America, Queen Charlotte, Vaughan, Crozy, Italia, Austria, Chas. Henderson, Berat, etc., $i.00 per llX),$P.OO per 1000. Seedlings with leaves O-in. high from above varieties, $l.()0 per 100, $8.00 per lOOO. Good mixed, 1 to 3 eyes, $1.00 per 100. $S.0O per lOflO. .Also Carnations, Geraniums, Coleus, Chrysanthe- mums, etc. Let us price your list. RICHARD INSALL. Lock Box 514, West Moorestown, N.J. Near Phila. Mention The Review when you write. FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP. % Sweet .-Xlyssum— double, 2!^in. pots $2.00 Chrysanthemums— new and standard varieties 4.(0 Geraniums- double Grant, 2M-in. pots 2.00 ■ Geraniums— Snow on the M'tn, white leaved. 2.50 Heliotrope— finest dark.. 2%-'m. pots 2.50 Salvia— new Clara Bedman, fine plants 2.00 Coleus— Verschaffelti and Golden Bedder. . .. 2.00 C.\SH WITH ORDER, PLEASE. HICBOIiAS AMOS, Crestline, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, Vlffcll*!' Oi'ders received now for Spring de- T Ivl^t. livery of .\1 stock such as produces a QnA^i.al<'.»> and ALL the best of the older sorts of CARNATIONS. Rooted Cuttings ready now. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review wher writing advertisers. Thirtx-eiglit varieties \erbenas: rooted cuttings, t)Oc per 100, $1.00 per ICOO: .".UOO for $|S.00. Helio- trope. rooted cuttings, 8 \ arieties, SC'c per 100, fti.OO per lOOi). Petunias, l.iof tlie best and latest varie- ties, rooted cuttings, fl.ii per 100. .Agiratum, white and l)lue. .^Oc per IWl. $1.00 per 1000, rooted cuttings. Pelargoniums, "ij^-in. pots, *4.0()per 100. Mums. 50 of the latest and best varieties, rooted cuttings. Send for list. We prepay all rooted cut- tings, and satisfaction guaranteed. This is cheap, l)ut it doesn't cost us anything to grow them. Cash NVi ih ( IkDKK. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. M.AUCH 2, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 339 ST. LOUIS. The Market. Considering tlie falling off in social events and the commencing of the Lenten season trade in general has been fair. The weather, the beginning of the oast week, was warm and spiing- like; Thursday a blizzard which drove the mercury nearly down to zero and Saturday it lained all day. There was a slight drop in the price of roses last week, but the expected glut did not occur, although there is plenty of everything with bulb stuff in the lead. Tiie west end florists report a few dinner and luncheon decorations. These with a few funeral orders made business fair with them. From present prospects quite a few new greenhouses will be built the com- ing summer by several of our large growers. The wholesale men report a very good shipping trade during the past several weeks, mostly roses and car- nations. Good first class Beauties are hard to find, and the few that come in demand an excellent price. Most oth- er roses are to be had in any quanti- ty. Price on good Brides and Maids $5, while very choice stock sells at $8; Perles and Woottons $2 to $3; carna- tions plentiful and of fairly good quali- ty with price $2 for ordinary and $2.50 and $3 for fancies. White. Scott and Daybreak sell the best. Most all bulb stuff is slow; daffodils still a drug and Dutch hyacinths only fair in demand; valley and Romans plentiful and cheap; tulips good with little demand. Harrisii and callas are very plenti- ful and will soon overstock the mar- ket; price now $10 and $12.50. Violets are again becoming a glut, especially small singles, which sold as low as 50 cents per 1000; Californlas 40 cents or ."^3 per 1000, but not so plen- tiful as the former. Various Notes. Mrs. H. Buckley, wife of the manager of the South Side Floral Co.. Spring- field, 111., was a visitor last week. Mrs. Grosshart. of Belleville, mother of Gus Grosshart, died last week at the home of her son. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon and was attended by all the Belleville craft. Gus has the sympathy of all the St. Louis Flor- ists. The store .iust vacated by W. E. Jordan. 615 Locust street, is again open with John M. Hudson as manager. John says not his good looks but his winning ways will make a success of the ulace. Alex Walbart has started to vacate his store at GOT Washington avenue, as the lease expired March 1. The loca- tion of Mr. Walbprt's new place is not yet settled. Jas. Dunford, of Central, is cutting [Cotitini:cd rii^e '.VAf.] piiiiiiliiiiiilii :iilllii: 6 Leaves. . pots, 4 to 5 5 10 •) ■' 5 li " 0 HelK'ht. 10 to 12ln. 15 to 18-ln. 18 to20-ln. is to20-ln. ■24 t, 30-lu. I'erdoz. Per lOO $<.00 $ 25.00 f) 00 50.00 12.00' 100.00 15 00 125.00 18.00 150.00 I Burpee s Seeds Grow | Water Lilies and Aquatics We offer a full line Hardy and Tender Nymphaeas, Lotus and Victorias for decorative display or cut flowers. We make a specialty of these favOTites and our collections in both hardy and tender sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleased to furnish to intending purchas- ers estimates and practical suggestions tfir planting large or small ponds. Novelty and a good one, .\geratiini Blue Perfection, tine foliage and large, well colored Hower, for pots or borders. 2}4-in-. strong, .^Oc per do/., $3.00 per lOO. CAN HAS, strong, 1 to 3 eyes, red leaved, $1.00 per lou, fS.OO per lOOO. Named — Egandaie, .America, (Jueen Charlotte, Vaiighan, Cro/\ , Italia. .\ustria, Chas. Henderson. Bcrat, etc., $2.00 per 1UO,$1.=>.00 per 1000. Seedlingswith leavesBJn. high from above varieties, $1.1.0 per lOO, $8.00 per lOoO. (iood mixed, 1 to3eyes,$1.00 per 1C0,$'<.00 per ICOO. .\lso Carnations, Geraniums, Coleus, Chrysanthe- mums, etc. Let us price vour list. RICHARD INSALL. LocltBox514,We8t Moorestown, N.J. Near Phila. Mention The Review when you write. Per lOO Henry A. Dreer PHILADELPHIA. v<^\V AN O FERNS wF Tlie Largest Stocit of PlanU in tlie West. Geo. WIttbold, noa n. Halted St. Chicago Mention The Rpvlew when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writing' Advertisers. FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP. S\\eet .Myssum— double, 2''2 in. pots $2.00 Chrysanthemums— new and standard varieties 4.(0 Geraniums- double Grant, 2''2-in. pots 2.00 Geraniums— Snow on the M'tn, white leaved. 2. .50 Heliotrope— finest dark. 2J4-in. pots. . . 2.W Salvia— new Clara liedman, tine plants 2. GO Coleus— \erschatfelti and Golden Bedder. .. 2.00 C.XSH WIIH (iKDKK, I'l K.ASK. sriCHOIiAS AMOS, • Crestline, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HINTER, Orders received now for Spring de- liverv of .\1 stock such as produces a Q«\A^<^iicfc i^^rop-Marie Louise, Far- O |lt?i/ 1 a 1 1 9 L9« quhar and Lady Campbell. OADU ATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, uAnllAMUnOi Kvelina, Painted Lady, Fireriy. Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties OSAVO SAPIDS, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. Violet 340 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 2, 1899. some very fine carnations, and Cali- fornia violets that sell well. Julius Koenig, Jr., deserves great ■credit for the fine azaleas and cinera- rias he is sending to this market. ' B. W. Guy and Henry Emundt, of Belleville, were in town last week cel- ebrating Washington's birthday. The next meeting of the club will be a notable one. as the public has Taeen invited and with the carnation on ■exhibition it will be quite interesting to all. John Young is expected to read iis essay. It will also be decided if we will have a show this year or not. Everybody in the florist business is ex- pected to attend; March 9 is the date; meeting called at 3 p. m. in Hall No. 2, Odd Fellows' Building. The Bowling Club had a full at- tendance last night and the three lead- ers for The Review prize struggled hard to outroll each other. After roll- ing four regular games the scores showed that C. A. Kuehn had won the prize with an average in 37 games of 157, followed by C. Beyer and D. Fin- layson with 156, they being tied for second place. The February series of 16 games was also won by C. A. Kuehn with an average of 167. This gives Kuehn the knife and the medal. Carl Beyer wins the lucky medal for the highest single score, 226. During the March series we will again roll for a knife, beginning next Monday night, March 6. The averages for The Review prize "Were as follows: _ No. G. Tot. Ave. H.S. C. A. Kuejin 37 5,826 157 212 Carl Beyer 28 4,381 156 226 D. Flnlayson 37 5,771 156 225 J. J. Beneke 37 5,619 149 184 C. C. Sanders 27 3,857 143 193 Emll Schray 13 1,862 143 172 John Youngr 19 2,672 142 153 John Kunz 32 4,418 138 194 R. F. Tesson 3 399 133 155 F. C. We'ber 28 8,759 132 147 F. J. Fillmore 29 3,675 130 158 J. J. B. FLORISTS' HRE INSURANCE. On Jan. 1st. 1899, the Florists' Fire Insurance Association completed its first year, and now at the close of four- teen months the board of directors has authorized a second assessment. It is gratifying to know that from the ■experience of the first year, the board considered that one-half a full assess- ment would probably be sufficient for the second year, and accordingly that amount has been levied, to be paid on all policies at the expiration of one year from date of issuance. The asso- ciation has promptly paid its losses, of which it has had five, three by fire and two by lightning. The trade pa- pers have published accounts of a large number of losses this season. Most of these were without insurance, and the list contains the names of many well-constructed plants as well as those not so well built. Those desiring further information in regard to the association should ap- ply to W. J. Vesey, secretary, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Carnation Seeds and Carnation Seedling Plants From Hand Fertilized, Winter Blooming Varieties. 100 Seeds for 25 cents )^ .; \ .. 100 Plants for $4.00 r'^'^r^'llluoor... c«Hwi«.or-.. AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, d. c. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS... ■ ROOTED CUTTINGS. G. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. Con. Maooo (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Con. Comoz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer. Claeior (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Nmorioa (Hill) Large soft scarlet. RNolba (May and Craig) Light pink. Whito Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Cold Nuggot, yellow. Now York, cerise pink. Mrs. Jas. Ooan, Mary Wood, white, light pink. Mr,. Goo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 18fl8 and standard varieties. Wo hawo a FINE STOCK of EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW. ^^ Sond for our oomploto dosoriptivo Prioo List. Dwarf Yellow Lantana... Grows only eight inches high and always cov- ered with bloom. Fine for bedding. F. Dorner ft Sons Co. LA FAYETTE; IND. Mention The Review when jrou write. BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry so to lOO spray* of rosy ffowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at }2 per 100; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $1.50, $10 per 100, express Prepaid. New Frasrant $1000 CALLA. Verj- dvtarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and Rties, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., 24 for $1.50, mail- ed ; $4 per 100, express. 3)^-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed ; $7 per 100, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... rioriste' Review When Writing' Advertisers. FOUR GRAND ARNATIONS... AMFRIPA ^^^ largest and most perfect AllTll-l%l\/rt. shaped scarlet Carnation pro- duced thus far; producing immense quantities of its soft, scarlet flowers. Of extra robust growth, free in the production of bloom. A good commercial variety. Preliminary certifi- cate A. C. S.. at Chicago. G. H. CRANE. (Dorner.) A long-stem- med bright scarlet, free, profuse, and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields both quality 3tid quan- tity; stem long and stifif from the beginning to end of season. Tested three years and proved all right as a commercial variety. Certificate A. C. Society. IVIELBA MAY AND GRAIG. A grand combination of good qualities, free bloomer, early and continuous. In point of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced, large and perfect in form, very fragrant and with a long, stiff stem. (Niquet.) Deep clear cerise of a very pleas- MAUD ADAMS. mg shade under any light; most attractive color of Its class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high : with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering. Price for above four varieties, $10.00 per 100, $7S.OO per 1,000. E. G.HILL & CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when you write. pELTHOUSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.30 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats ancl in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per I.OOO. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FELTKOUSEV, Schenectady, H. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galaxbeave^ CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Unville, Mitchell Co. N. C. Mention The Review when you write. MARCH 2, 1899. The Weekly Rorists^ Review* 341 ACALYPHAS. [From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Scott. 1 A genus of tropical shrubs that are grown entirely for the attractiveness of the leaves excepting the very re- cent introduction, A. Sanderiana, which has long, cylindrical, pendulous flowers and is very ornamental. The acalypha is grown largely in Europe as an ornamental stove plant, but with us its chief value is as a sum- mer bedding plant for mixed borders or sub-tropical beds. As most all the species are from the tropical islands of the Pacific, their requirements can be judged accordingly. The most economical way to pro- duce plants for spring use is to lift a few old plants before any danger of frost. These could be used for deco- rating till January, then shorten back the shoots, and if the plants are in a strong heat they will soon give you a number of young growths, which root readily, in the sand in a good bottom heat and by end of May, if kept warm, will be just what you want for planting out in spring. A well enriched loam is all they want. There aro half a dozen or more de- sirable species and varieties which give a variety of bronze, brown, green, red, orange and carmine, blotched and variegated, making them very orna- mental for summer gardening. ACASIAS. [From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Scott.] A very large genus of shrubs or trees. Those of most commercial val- ue are from temperate regions. South Australia and New South Wales. Some of the species, armata, for instance, make neat, compact plants for pot culture, while pubescens, one of the most graceful of all, is splendidly adapted for training on a pillar or wall of a light, cool house. A tem- perature of 45 degrees in winter will suit the commercial species, but their flowering can be hastened , several •weeks by more' heat and at all times an abundance of water. They are most free flowering and the prevailing colors are lemon and yellow. In a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees most of the species flower from February to May. A good loam with a fourth of leaf mould or in the absence of the latter, Jadoo, will grow any of the acacias, but the soil should always be in that condition from proper drainage that water passes freely through it. They propagate from the half rip- ened wood in May or June, that is, the shoots made the previous spring. Place the cuttings in pans of sand or leaf mould and sand and place the pans in a cold frame, which spade on hot days and keep close till growth begins. When rooted, pot off and grow on In a cold frame. During the [Continued page 312.] AZALEAS FOR EASTER. We have a lar^e stock of all best commercial varieties in fine shape for immediate shipment. Will pack much better now than later on when the buds \ are developed. 10 to 12-inch crowns, $35 per 100; 12 to ^ 13-inch crowns, $45 per luo; 13 to 15-inch crowns, $55 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2'/4-ineh potH, $5; 3-incn pots, $8 per 100. Asparagus Pluniosus, 2'2-i"cli pots, $6 per 100. Canna President Cleveland, the best of nil the bright . 'scarlet cannas for ma!&1^Zmi^'I 342 The Weekly Rorists^ Review. MARCH 2, 1899. following winter keep in a cool house and after danger of frost shift into larger pots and plunge outside, where they must be well supplied with wa- ter. They should be stopped as soon as they grow in the spring to induce a branching growth. Although their propagation is not difficult, it will be found by the majority of our florists more profitable to import those plants that are wanted for our spring sales, as the price of well grown, compact plants is very low and they endure the passage without the slightest injury. Any plants unsold after flowering should be cut back severely, shifted if needed, and plunged outside during summer. Few insects of any kind, attack the acacia; plenty of water at all times and syringing except when in flower is what they want. A. pubescens is not adapted for pot culture, but is the most graceful of all the genus, and for cutting as sprays is most valuable. It should be planted out either as a standard or against a pillar or wall. The most valuable spe- cies for pot culture for the commercial florist is armata, small globular flow- ers which cover the whole plant; deal- bata, strong grower with handsome yellow racemes; Drummondi, a fine compact plant with drooping, cylin- drical lemon colored flowers. There are hundreds of species most all wor- thy of a place in a conservatory, but the few species mentioned above are the best for commercial use. LILY GROWING IN BERMUDA. By B. T. Galloway. Something over a year ago the 'writer had an opportunity of making a more or less cursory study of some •of the problems connected with the srowing of Lilium Harrlsii in Ber- muda. We were on the island about six weeks, including the latter part of November and the greater part of De- cember. At this time the lilies were from 3 to 6 inches high, and a good •opportunity was therefore afforded for studying them in the early stages of growth. The lily is grown in Bermuda in small patches, or on comparatively small areas. This is made necessary by the nature of the soil and the general formation of the islands. The tillable soil occurs in small areas be- tween the hills, and as a rule is not very rich at the best. It varies in depth, being deep in some places and quite shallow in others. The lily fields are found scattered throughout the islands and range in size from a few square rods to several acres. We vis- ited a number of these plantations and in every instance noted the presence of the lily disease which is so trouble- some to forcers of the bulb in this country. Many growers -appeared to be laboring under the impression that they did not have the disease, but as soon as its characteristics were point- [Continued page 313.] JOSEPH TOWELL, NEW CARNATION Gov.Griggs 5BBDLINa OF VAN LEEUWEN ON DAYBREAK. Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 m., flowers similar in color to Daybreak, but much brighter, edge beau- tifullv fimbriated, good shape and with fulTceater, and does not burst, commands the highest prices in New York for novelties. Having oeen grown by us for the past four years we can with confi- dence recommend it to the florists of America as one of the best if not the best light pink Carnation ever sent out. Orders are now being booked for rooted cuttings. Price $7S.OO per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate, $10.00 per 100, $t.00 per dozen. All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash with order from unknown correspondents. A personal inspection invited. HALEDON AVE. NURSERIES. Mention Florins' Reylew when yon writ*. Paterson, N. J. New Carnations for 1899- • Per Per Per doz. 100 lOoO C.H.Crane. .t2.«0 110.00 175.00 America . 2.00 10.00 75.00 Dorothy Sweet 2.00 10.00 75.00 Gen'l Gomez 2.00 10.00 75.00 Gen'l Maceo . 2.00 10.00 75.00 Glacier 2.00 10.00 Melba 2.00 lO.tO 75.00 Evanston... 2.00 7.00 60.00 Per doz. Mary A. Baker.. $1.50 Anna C. Eastburn 1.50 Gov.Griggs 2.00 Duke of York.... 2.00 Liberty 2.00 Cardinalis 2.00 Progress 2.00 EmUine 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 $8.00 $70.00 8.00 70.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 Per doz. Iris Miller $2.00 Elsie Furgeson.. 2.00 Dr. Tevis 2.00 Helen Dean 2.< 0 Leslie Paul 2.00 JohnHinkle 2.00 Grace Runyon... 2.00 Harriet Bradford. 2.C0 Per 100 $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Per 1000 $75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 Catalogu* ready Fabruary lOth. H. WEBER & SONS, = = OAKLAND, JWD. Mention The Review when you write. Herr's Carnations Tnree houses of California Novaitias from John H. Siavars A Co. Iris Miller and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be m every grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation better than Maud .Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy, and the four are very free bloomers from October 1st to end of season. There are four others, and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems and with perfect calyx. 13 each of the 8 aorta for 910.00, or a BO for 918.76 Uncle Walter is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave, and said by men who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. Price S5.00 per lOO, or 940.00 per l.OOO Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review wbeo writing advertisers. PARNATIONS ^^ Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now. WHITE CLOUD. EVELINA. GOLD NUOQET. MRS. JA5. DEAN. PAINTED LADY. NEW YORK. BON TON. EMPRESS. PSYCHE. $5 per hundred. $40 per thousand. FLORA HILL. VICTOR. TRIUnPH. riAYOR PINQREE. ALBA SUPERBA. $3 per hundred. $25 per thousand. DAYBREAK, WH. SCOTT. HECTOR. JUBILEE. niNNIE COOK. $2 per hundred. $15 per thousand. ARHAZINDY. $2.50 per hundred, $20 per thousand The greatest scarlet of them all is HECTOR. Pennrock Co., ill Wilmington, Del. Mention The Review when you write. 'C MOLE '' TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawns, parks, grar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Guaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fall. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by n. W. nALrE8, RIDGEWOOD, N. J. Mention The Review when 70U write. MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 343 €d out they were free to admit that it was present. Even in the early stages of growth, that is, where the lilies were only 3 to 6 inches high, from 3 to 20 per cent of diseased plants were found. By walking between the rows it was an easy matter for one familiar with the characteristics of the disease to dis- tinguish the affected plants. Numer- ous examinations of plants were made and in every instance the Eucharis mite was found present in greater or less numbers on the bulbs from whicli the diseased plants had developed. Very frequently the bulb appeared to be sound on the surface, but by break- ing apart the scales discolored spots and partly decayed areas were readily found. In many cases, however, where the disease showed on the leaves there was no evidence of trouble so far as the bulb vas concerned. This shows that it is practically impossible to de- termine from a mere examination of the bulbs whether the plants from them will be free from disease. The disease being so common early in the season, it is not at all improb- able that as growth advanced more cases developed, but on this point we cannot speak positively. The fact that the disease occurs so early, however, and is so readily distinguished points out the importance of adopting some means of eliminating the diseased bulbs with a view of increasing the vigor of the crop as a whole. It would not be a difficult matter for the lily grower to select and mark plants which show the strongest evidence of being healthy. If this plan were adopted and followed out year after year we have no doubt that in a com- paratively short time a strain of much more vigorous stock could be obtain- ed. The general practice on the island Is not to make any selection, or if made, the work is not done systemat- ically. All bulbs are allowed to grow, and in many Instances the best ones are shipped out of the country, while the poorer ones, including scales and refuse, are used for propagation. It is not difficult to see where such a practice will ultimately end, and if adopted by any of our growers of ex- tensive crops in this country they would soon have to go out of the busi- ness. We believe that the future of bulb growing on the islands depends not so much upon methods of applying fungicides, insecticides, etc., as it does tipon careful and continued effort in the way of selection of stock. The men who will undertake this intelli- gently and carry it on for a number of years will unquestionably be able to hold the lead in the matter of fur- nishing thoroughly first-class pedigree bulbs. In such a case I believe that it would be well for a grower first of all to become familiar with the character- istics of the true lily disease. After he is able to readily distinguish the [Continued page 341.] DREER'S SUPERB Double Fringed Petunias. For thirtv-five years we have made a SPECIALTY of the PETUNIA. This year we again offer a set of fifteen varieties, unsur- passed either in this country or abroad. The plants are well established in three-inch pots, full of vigor and will fur- nish quantities of cuttings in a short time. These plants must not be compared in price with rooted cuttings or plants just potted off. The set is composed of the finest colors, especially suited for the retail trade. $1.00 per doz.,- $8.00 per 100; the set of 15 varieties for $1.25 OUR OWN SAVING, 78o per 500 seeds. $1.50 per 1,00U seeds. Double Fringed Petunia Seed, HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Til A Qai#«I TAHAnh^m Late of a. m. c. jongkindt coninck. ine nQyai lUUennam M««.ging Director, a. M.C. van OERELST. Nurseries, Ltd., dedemsvaart, nr zwoiie, Netherlands. RARE AND NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Anemone Sylvestris, fl. pi., young plants in pots $ ».00 Arnebia Echioides 10.00 Chrysanthemum max. filiforme 7.50 Convallaria maj., var. Fortin 1.25 Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis 11.00 Helenium Autumnale Superbum 6.00 Hemerocallis Aurantiaca Major (cultivated) 27.50 HeucheraAlba 7.00 Hens Sempervirens Little Gem 8.00 Incarvillea Delavayi 40.00 5.00 Per 100 Nymphxa Laydekerii purpurata (290.00 rosea 180.00 " Aurora, each, $7.50 " Robinsoniana, each, |5.00 Oreocome Candolli 20.00 Papaver Orient Silver Queen 10.00 Petasites I ap. Giganteus 20.00 Physalis Franchetti 2.25 Sagittaria Jap. fl.pl 20.00 Spiraea Aruncus var. Kneifli 87.50 V iola Odor, Princess of Wales 4.00 Olgae. OUNNEBA SCABRA, leaves 6 to 7 ft. across, strong plants, $)5 to $20 per 100. AliPINE RHODODENDRONS, strong pknts, $9.00 per JOO. Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on appli- cation. List of Narcissus in April. Mention The Review when you write. '-'^VTfifB™B';!;gB Tomato Seeds There are just two qualities of Tomato Seeds, "Livingston's" and "Otiisrs." Almost any tomato seed will grow, but '"What will the harvest be.'" Our specialty is Tiis Bast Sands for tha ilariiat Csrdanar. Send for Catalogue and Gar- dener's List. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., Seed Growers, Columbus, Ohio. Mention The Review when zou write. F. &, F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you write. SPRINGFIELD, • NEWJERSEY Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, _ « m»/ m Meteors, La France and WOOtOnS and Kaisenn-now ready. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats ready now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write qbo. A. KXTKA, Long Distance Phone 14. PBKIST, Z££. M«>ntlnn The Review when vnu vnite. DOQrC ROOTED l%tK3LO~CLTTINGS.... Brides. Bridesmaid, Meteor and Perles at $1.75 ger 100, $15.00 per 1,000. Clean, healthy stock. Lemember, my Perles are First Prize Winners, and the others always come in for their share at the St. Louis Show. J. r. AMMANN, Edwardsville, III. MPTitlon The Review when you write. j» ji jt jt Always mention the FIoHsts' ReVieW when writing advertisen.«»l Jt ^ 344 The Weekly Florists' Review* ' MARCH 2, 1899. disease he should then adopt a rigid method of selection. It would certain- ly pay to watch the plants throughout the season and mark such as show the desired characteristics in the way of absence of disease, general vigor, size and number of flowers, etc. The plants so marked should be propagated and given the very best conditions (includ- ing new soil whenever practicable) and selections should be made from them the next year in the same way. Of course it would not be practicable at first to plant the entire stock from selected bulbs, but by starting with a small number at first it will be seen that within a few years the pedigree stock will be of sufficient quantity to plant a large area. We are aware, of course, that there are many difficulties in Bermuda. The soil has been cropped for years and it has not been practicable to keep up the fertility by the use of organic ma- nures. Chemical fertilizers do not give that life to the soil which must be present to obtain the best results. It is probable that some system of green manuring anl crop rotation could be adopted which in a few years would greatly increase the agricultural and horticultural possibilities of the isl- ands.—U. S. Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C. LOUISVILLE, KY. We are having a few days of sun- shine and trust that it will continue. A visit to the different florists found everything in fine shape. Jos. Coenen and Bohrman intend building 2 more houses this summer for carnations. They have, an ex- ceedingly fine lot of azaleas and cy- clamens in bloom. They report trade very good. Henry Fuchs has a house of Brides and Maids which are in fine condition and will yield him a fine crop for Easter. His carnations are unusually fine. Adam Heitz's carnations are strictly first class. He will also have a fine crop of roses for Easter. Wm. Mann holds the palm for calla lilies and carnations; the latter are grand. Wm. Walker has a flne lot of palms and his stock of roses, carna- tions and violets are in first class con- dition. H. LICHTEFELD. RUSSELL, KY.— Mr. James C. Bing- ham, florist and nurseryman, died at his home February 16, aged 56 years. He was prominent in the affairs of his community and took an active part in the Civil war. He leaves a wife and eight children. THE BOOKLETT, "Rosebank and Its Orchids," sent out by W. A. McFadden, is certainly a work of art, the useful information, flne illustrations, etc., making it unusually attractive. Almju XentioB the.... Floriete' Review When Writing' Advertisers. ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. ROSES. 100 Meteor ....; |l.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 1000 $12.50 12.50 Bride. 100 1.50 iroo 12.50 CARNATIONS. PINK. 100 1000 Triumph .$1.50 $J2.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7..i0 Painted Lady 4.iO 3.5.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.50 Argyle 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Frances J oost 5.00 50.00 McBurney 1.50 12.50 BED. Dazzle 4.00 35.00 Jubilee; 2.00 17.50 Bon Ton 4.00 85.00 MABOOV. Empress 4.00 35.00 WHITE. 100 1000- FloraHill 1.50 12.50' Mary Wood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that IS grown. Has a strong stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we handle. Evelina 4.00 35.00 VABIEQA TED- White and Bed. Psyche 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 TSX^LOW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00 BASSETT & WASHBIRN, ^t!^,^>^S'^^ Long : Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Long Distance 'Phone No. 10 Flora Hill Has come to stay. cial White Carnation. A sterling commer- Everyone can grow It. Best returns are on this sort. Clean stock, well rooted and full count on your orders. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ISO,000 R. C. of other varieties to select from. Send for my price list and state your wants for an estimate. WM. MURPHY, station F, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINQS of New and Standard ARNATIONS. Send for Price List. Ill P.O.Box 226 WM.SWAYNE.Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CtniNGS. fARNATIONS. ^^ Fine Stock, Grown Cool and Rooted Slow. Daybreak, Freedom, Dana and Jahn's Scarlet, per 100, $1.50; per 1,000, $12.00. Vinca Var., fine strong, 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. W. G. KRABER, 3S TremontSt., NEW BEDFORD, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. ^lAWiism ijssag Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanlej; White and California Violets and Giant Double Alyssum. W. B. BKELMIBE. - AVOHBAI.E, FA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review when 7on write. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, stronir and clean 75 " Albertini and Delia Fox. very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per lOO not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " CASH WITH ORDER. LE MARS GREENHOUSES, La Mars, la. Mention The Review when you write. ST. GUi^lR GO. GARINATIOINS ROOTED CUTTINGS. NO DISEASE. Rose Queen, Wm. Scott, Emma Wocher, Day- break, .Alaska, McGowan, Ruby, Jubilee, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per lOOO; Alyssum Double, $1.00 per 100. A. G. FEHB, Belleville, 111. Mention The Review when you write. CiET QCIICCCC i' you want the best Commercial THE UuHIIolI. white carnation. Has with me during Dec, Jan and so far in Feb., out- yielded S. Spray by nearly one-third. Seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer; pure white, 2>i-in. ; no culls; does not spht; does equally well in light or heavy soiL Have not lost a plant out of 1600 planted, nor seen a single case of stem rot. A strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of $3.50 per too, $30 per 1,000. Marie Louise Violets, Rooted Runners, 50c per 100. French Cannas, mixed, mostly Yellow, Dormant, $3 per 100. W. C. STROH, Attica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. MITGNINGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET. NEW YORK. ORttMIOl &S Bl ILDI>(Ci. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOr W\FIR BOILIKS, PIIM S WD NIIINCS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Rerlew when 70a write. .■jfti' «i>i' .t-J; . . ■i>l)j^i'ii.J:dx.. ik. MARCH 2. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Scview* 345 5000 GERANIUMS From 2 >^- inch Pots. Fine Stocl(, ready for shifting into larger size. Purchaser's selection, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. All the leading standard varieties and recent introductions, such as: DOUBLES-S. A. Nutt, Marvel, William Kelway. V. P. Kaspail, Alph. Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, Monde de Rue, Double Guinea, Golden . : ' Crown. Mary Hill, Rose Perfection, La Favorite, Ctsse. la Baume, Ctsse. de Harcourt, John Doyle, W.^P. Simmons. SmOLES-Mme. Bruant, Madonna, Peach Blossom, Mme. C. Molia, W. A. Cbalfant, J. R. Lowell, Gettysburgh, Crimson Bedder, Mrs. J. M. Gaar, Mar. de Layre, and many others. f* k n|k| AT|/\|y C in fine condition, ready now — from sand and soil. V/%l\ll/l I lUriO AMERICA, G. H. CRANE, 2 grand Scarlets, introductions for )899. $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Per 100 Per 1(00 Jubilee |2.50 $20.00 Bon Ton 4.00 35.00 Empress 4.00 S.'i.OO Per 100 Per 1000 Argyle $4.00 $35.00 Mrs. Bradt 5.00 40.00 Gold Nugget 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. McBurney $2..'i0 r».00 Evelina 4.00 3.5.00 Mayor Pingree 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Cloud $4.00 $35.00 Flora Hill 2.00 15.00 Jack Frost ... 4.00 3.5.00 Albertini 2.50 20.00 ^' ^ Grand New Vern! Nephfolcpis Cofdata Compacta. Every Hbrist should grow some of this Fern. nve the best of satisfaction to your retail customers. It is a quick seller, and will ■'"""f'~'*"""" give tne Dest ol satisfaction to your retail customers. Price, 2^-in. pots, 76c per doz., 96-00 per 10( ; 3-in. pots, 91.35 per doz., 97.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, 98.00 per doz., 915. OO per 103. Send in your order at once, while stock is in fine condition. Terms -Cash with order. Address H. W. BUCKBEE, FOREST city greenhouses, Mention The Itevlew when you write. Lock Box 911, ROCKFORD, ILL. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Asauiue— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrog^ate— lb case yoa cannot fill order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Auswer at once, stating whether you can or cannot till order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do so, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one will do. ARbble— Send prepaid by baggage master, If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned, ■end all you cat;, and send balance on next train. Admission- This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified, yuu may substitute according to your bejt Judg- ment. Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular order. Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. AfTeotion- Flu If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shlpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate — Select extra stock and charge accord Ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers. If at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery— This order countermands all previous orders. Formation— Add these Items to the order which yuu already have, hut In case first order Is already ■hipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo — We are In a bad pinch ; send us some- thing to help us out, even if of poor quality. Floclting— Have sent mall order; if not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- der when received. Foraging— This order Includes all Items previously ordered and wanted for this date. Superior— Can use something especially fine, and am willing to pay accordingly. Slcip — If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. I1e library in itself Price^ $5.00. Send in yoor order now. Florists' Publishing Company 520-335 CAXTON BUILDING, CHICAGO. IT WILL TELL YOU JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW IN JUST THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TOLD. m m ifi !.*J».^ ■ 348 c Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 2. 189JL -Mg/C-wSiha' fLORISTi BOXES '1 ■J.W.S[flONMfG.(« 0 Mention The Review wlien you write. PMf|«ss Powder Blower Patent pending. Par better, qnicker and more efFeotive than the bellows. „, — warmly com- mended by all who have tried It If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price $4.75 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-2t N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. HARRY BALSLEY sells Those Red Pots standards— Fall SIza and Wide Bottoms, Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Dotroit. Mich. Mention The Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE O VENTILATING APPARATLS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. MenMon The Review when yon write. High Grade BOILERS Get our Eof GREENHOISES. Catalogue. STUII AND HOT WftTCR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. MsntlOD The Review when von wrlte^ LOW COST. ■'^u !,;- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Apparaius ..For Florists Send 5 cents postage to New York Office (or latest catalogue of Oreenhonae Keatinsr and Ventilating Apparatus. Send for estimates on Cypress Greenhouse Meterial. Also for our Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. . • " Send for circulars of HOT BED SASH AND FRAMES. We make special Greenhouse PUTTY. Price on application. Lord & Burnham Co. New York Offioe, St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th St. HORTICULTIRAL ARCHITECTS General Office and Works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. AND BUILDERS. Mention The Review when you write. A large gain— During the year 1898, according to our books, more of our Steam and Hot Water Heaters were sold, by a large percentage, than were used in 1897. Indications are that the percentag;e of increase this year will be as great. PIERCE. BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPAISY. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Branch Offices at: 46-48 E. 20tli St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOaa-nACKAV-CAnERON COMPANV, no LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write, 'SPENCE'' HEATER. GLR88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator 6ULF CYPRESS BARS, CTC. Manufactured J, J jgjbs J^ SOOS, 5jS='2:'lioW.V3?h%rN.Y. WHITE LEAD. PUTTY, ETC. AT WHOLtSALt Mention The Review when you write. SASH CATALOGUE SUNT PRIC_ Of OTHERS? rGAlVAMIZEDWIRE- 100 POUND Q0U&-5n0RT LCNGinS ,RUN TROM 65 FEET UP. PRICt^ PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦LIS. ■ ' "'(ttlCAOO 8^°I6 ^#' Vy/RtCKlN0(9 ChlCAGO Mention The Review when you write. Greenhouse Material Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar BCSr GRADES. PCRFEa WORKMANSMP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Review when you write. HITCHiNGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPIS. IMIISGS A\UM\Hl\II\G AI'I»\R\TIS Sent! Four Cents \oi C.italogiif. Mention The Review when you write. OHIIMIOISI ^J?i^v:1&L^.:=i2LI^»JiK ^Aiyu;i;^^^llk&:^4:'^^i2^^^ ■' U! j^Ix'Jtt^iif^ ^'lAd^i^J^ta^iL^':^'. tm, ^S:^i>&-tt:.JU:',Ja^Xt^i^^nL^'.a^«L^1uJUUl^lMt. J I Copyright, 1899, by rUORI«T8' PtlDL.I8mnG GO.. 520-S3S Gaxton Bulldlnft. GtllCAGO. VoLin. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH % J899. No. 67. PLANT NOTES. We recently took a walk — and it was a long one — through the immense greenhouse establishment of H. A. Dreer, of Riverton, N. J., and secured from Mr. J. D. Bisele, the genial su- perintendent, the material for the fol- lowing notes: Palms. Palms are a leading feature at this place and the stock is one of the lar- gest in the world. Mr. Eisele notes a have been disturbed in packing, it should when received be placed in a slightly higher temperature (say 70 degrees) than it had previously been growing in, or where sharp bottom heat can be given till new root action has begun. Where bottom heat is given the pots should be plunged in any loose material; ashes will answer. He grows his latanias in winter in a temperature of 50 to 55 degrrees, but the kentias, cocos and arecas have 60 to 65 degrees, and when the arecas are Cibotium SchddeL continually increasing call for the Kentias, both Forsteriana and Belmo- reana, and less demand for arecas, ow- ing to their tenderness and liability to injury in transit to the purchaser and afterward. Customers often report damage to arecas when kentias shipped in the same package arrive in good shape. Where the roots of the areca repotted in winter they are given a temperature 5 degrees higher till the formation of new roots is started. The reason for giving kentias the higher temperature in winter is that this is their natural season of growth. They make more growth from Octo- ber to February than during all the rest of the year. During summer the reverse effect is secured by giving them more air than the latanias. The latanias make their growth during the summer, and any forcing of growth during the winter is always at the ex- pense of the plant. He keeps fire under the boilers all summer long, and gives heat on all cool nights and during wet weather, with ventilators open to keep the air changing. The expense is slight and the beneficial results very marked. The first shading for the season has recently been put on the glass. The ventilator openings are all covered with the fibre cloth. This interferes but little with the passage of the air and prevents the plants from being burned by the sun when the spaces are not covered by the shaded ventilatory. It also keeps out grasshoppers, which would some way manage to get into the houses in summer till the venti- lator spaces were covered as described. The young plants of Cocos Weddel- liana are allowed to grow to a good size in the seed pans, the seedlings being generally a full year old before being potted. They are then generally placed at once in a 3-lnch pot. The cocos makes a thick root that is apt to be broken if handled too young and crowded into too small a pot. Ferns. A fern that Mr. Eisele believes will be very extensively grown as a speci- men pot planb is Polypodium aureum, a coarse leaved fern but one that makes a very handsome specimen in a 5 or 6-inch pot for room decoration. Tt is grown in immense quantities for sale in the CJovent Garden Market, London, its fine glaucous blue color making it popular. It is a quick grow- er, and 2-inch pot plants can be grown into fine specimens in a 5 pr 6-ihch pot in six to eight months. The Eu- ropean growers often plant three or four small plants In a 4-iDch pot to make a busUv specimen. 350 The Weekly Florists' Review. MARCH 9, 1899. Polypodlum aureum areolatum is a variety of the preceding and similar to it except that it Is a dwarfer grower and with somewhat smaller fronds. It also is very popular as a market plant abroad and preference is often given it as a house plant ou account of its dwarfer growth. Both of these are old ferns, but little known and appreci- ated here. Tree ferns are not generally of any commercial value, but Mr. Eisele has found a very desirpble thing in Cibo- tium Schiedei. Though it itppears soft it has been found to stand exceedingly well in decorations and the large fronds are remarkaily handsome. It also possesses the desirable character- istic of growing into a good sized spec- imen in a short time, a two-year-old plant in a 7-inch pot being two feet high, with a spread of three feet and with ten to twelve fronds. Some of the Philadelphia florists have purchased plants merely to cut the large fronds off for use in decorating. Cyrtomium falcatum is coming more and more into use as a trade fern and has an excellent reputation as a good keeper under adverse conditions. It is often called the Holly fern. Microlepia hirta cristata has a soft appearance, but it stands well as a house plant and is gaining in popular- ity. Polystichum ooreaceum would be one of the most desirable of commer- cial ferns for all purposes if we could only get stock enough. Pteris cretica magnifica is the lead- ing trade fern with the English grow- ers aside from Adiantum cuneatum. All the ferns above named are sold principally as specimen plants for house decoration. Among new ferns Mr. Eisele believes Pteris serrulata voluta will be found very useful. The curled appearance of the pinnae makes it very noticeable and this is enhanced by the tips being crested. Adiantum Charlottae is also a very promising new sort. The pinnae are between cuneatum and gracillimum in size, the pinnae being peculiarly cut, giving it the grace of gracillimum, while it has the long stem and hardy foliage of cuneatum. He first saw it at the Hamhurg exhibition, and be- lieves that when it becomes plentiful it will to a great extent take the place of cuneatum for cutting. Pteris Drinkwateri is not a prohibi- tion fern, as might be imagined from the name, but is a promising sort for growing into good sized specimens. It is similar to Pteris Ouvrardi but with broader, heavier and darker pinnae. Mr. Eisele thinks that florists re- strict their list of ferns for jardinieres to too small a number, and that great- er variety would be an advantage from every point of view. He named the following sorts as all being adapted to the purpose and giving an attrac- tive variety in foliage: Adiantum pu- bescens. Adiantum rhodophylium, As- plenium Belangeri, Cyrtomium fal- catum, Cyrtomium caryotidium, Da- vallia stricta, Lastrea aristata varie- gata, Lastrea chrysoloba, Lastrea opa- ca, Nephrolepis hertipes, Onychium ja- ponicum, Platyloma falcata, Pteris adiantoides, Pteris cretica albo-lineata, Pteris cretica magniflca, Pteris cretica Mayii, Pteris Victoriae, Pteris lepto- phylla, Pteris palmata, Pteris serrula- ta, Pteris internata, Pteris serrulata cristata, Pteris Sieboldii, Pteris Ourar- di, Pteris Wimsetti, He grows all. his ferns in a temper- ature of about 60 degrees, even Adian- tum Farleyense, and flnd that all the commercial sorts do well in any good rose soil that is open and not too clayey. Quite a lot of ferns are grown in pots suspended by wire hangers. This allows air and light all around and results in a very shapely plant as well as economizing room, but the watering has to be carefully attended to, as they dry out quickly. In one case a half- inch pipe was suspended from the rafters with stout wire loops and the ferns were hung to this, enabling the plants to be moved just as far apart as desired. Dracaenas. Dracaenas Lindenii and Massange- ana seem to be steadily growing in favor, the demand for good plants con- siderably exceeding the supply. They are somewhat erratic as to coloring. The call for D. fragrans has been spasmodic, being good one season and light the next. Dracaena gracilis or marginata is a pretty, narrow leaved variety that Is becoming a favorite for use In the cen- ter of fern dishes. It is somewhat suggestive of Pandanus utilis, but the leaves are not recurved and they have a narrow margin of bronzy crimson. The plant Is very graceful. Mr. Eisele believes that the princi- pal value of Dracaena Sanderlana will be In small plants as centers of fern dishes, and that when It can be pro- duced so as to sell at a price equal to that of a cocos of same height It will become popular on account of the va- riegated foliage. Although when In a small state Dra- caena Godsefllana reminds one of an aucuba, when it becomes a plant of good size In a 7 or 8-Inch pot it makes a good specimen with an individuality of Its own and its hardiness as a house plant will make It very useful. It Is much tougher than 'Sanderlana, com- paring favorably with ficus and as- pidistra. He believes there Is still a place for Dracaena termlnalls. Great quanti- ties were sold in the eastern cities during the last holidays at good prices, well colored plants In 6-inch pots wholesaling at $1.00 each. Among high colored varieties Lord Wolsley Is undoubtedly the best yet offered. The foliage is narrower, lon- ger and more graceful than that of termlnalls, while the coloring Is much superior and more constant, showing well in a small plant and holding it through all stages of growth. And while it is a faster and more healthy grower it is just as tough as termlna- lls. It cannot yet be had in quantity, as canes from which to propagate can as yet be obtained only in limited quantities. The dracaena canes from which cut- tings are secured for propagating are here cut into lengths only six to eight Inches long before being placed In the bench. Mr. Eisele finds that the eyes al- ways start first at the upper end of the cane and by cutting Into short lengths he has more upper ends to start quick. Cutting any shorter would probably weaken the canes too much. Miscellaneous* A bench of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine in 4-inch pots was a gorgeous sight, the plants being literally a mass of bloom. It is certainly the grandest introduction among winter fiowerlng begonias. It blooms so profusely that cuttings for propagating cannot be se- cured till April, when it makes shoots from the base of the plant. The 4-inch pot plants noted were propagated last June or July. This is a begonia that no florist can afford to be without. Mr. Eisele notes an Increasing call for Rex begonias and there are indi- cations that the public Is again taking interest in them. We noticed a num- ber of new varieties of which Lucy Closson Is one of the parents and- in which the rich coloring of that vari- ety prominently appears. Primula obconica grandlflora is a most decided acquisition. The flowers are six to eight times the size of those of the type and are borne in large trusses distributed over the plant much like those of a geranium. It should make an excellent market plant. It is grown from seed the same as the type and seed can be had now. While fully as many araucarlas are sold as formerly fewer go to the large cities and more to the smaller places. Robusta compacta is a broader grow- ing and in some ways a handsomer plant than excelsa. Ardisias are grown, but Mr. Eisele does not flnd them profltable, as it takes too long to grow them to a suit- able size. It seems to be steadily growing In favor as a Christmas plant. Cannas are being started In quantity by being spread very thickly over a bench on ashes and with a light sprinkling of sphagnum moss over them. They are, of course, potted as soon as roots start. Rubbers maintain their popularity very well, but prices have dropped to a point where he Is about prepared to let some one else produce them. They have their own box factory, with all suitable machinery, and flnd this very convenient, so many cases ■f;£j^^.^l>'l;..i. /. ■,-*r.i???3r7' • ^■w!S?•• MABCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 35J of odd size and form being required for plant shipments. Wm. Tricker has his aquatics in good shape for the season. A Nym- phaea pulcherrima seen in the aquatic house has never been without bloom, either summer or winter, for the past three years. Canes of a new variety of Arundo donax were floating in one of the tanks and growths were start- ing from the joints. These will fur- nish cuttings just as the canes of dracaenas do. They will this summer tear down 10.000 feet of old glass and erect 40,- 000 feet of new glass. The new range Some years ago we had a few thou- sand Yellow Prince that were so bad that they came blind even up to the monith of April. A weak or poorly ripened bulb will flower better if it flowers at all towards spring than if forced in January. This year I have no complaint. The varieties forced into flower up to date are: Chrysolora, Yellow Prince, Wat- erloo, Vermillion Brilliant, La Reine and Rose Griseldin, and they are all good. Looking over some flats of La Reine and Yellow Prince this morning I counted 72 and 66 flowers, respective- ly, just the number of bulbsi planted. Pteris Serrulata Voluta« will consist of nine houses, each 21x 150, and a corridor house 21x200. All will be fitted with the Evans Challenge ventilators. A big battery of boilers in the midst of the plant is covered with a green- house roof. This not only gives abun- dance of light, but no shade is cast on the adjoining greenhouses, as would be the case were the usual construc- tion followed. TROUBLE WITH DUTCH BULBS. I have been requested to give my opinion on the poor quality of the hy- acinths and tulips with which many people have been supplied for this winter's forcing. When first we be- gan to force tulips some twenty years ago, our earliest efforts with the mid- winter lots were not uniformly suc- cessful, for we were not thoroughly posted on the best methods, but, to use -a little slang, we soon "caught on" and for many years did not know what failure was. Now when we. fol- low the same methods and force our bulbs year after year under the same conditions and 50 per cent, of our tu- lips come blind or crippled up and useless, we are entirely justified in saying "it is not our fault, the bulbs are to blame." Last year our La Reine was a great disappointment, as many as 75 per cent, being blind or useless. While I may be thankful that I have no cause of complaint, it is a fact that a good many poor bulbs were sent to this country last fall, and a neighbor of mine tells me he does not get 25 per cent, of good flowers. We were not told by the traveling agents that tulips would be poor in quality, but we heard a good deal about the failure of the hyacinths, and if they are turn- ing out unsatisfactorily it is no more than we might expect. Those flower- ing with me are fair in quality. It is expected, perhaps, that I should say something about the cause of the bulbs being poor or giving such poor results. We think the trouble is just climate. I gleaned from an early ar- rival from Holland a few days ago that they are having a very mild and open winter, as is nearly all Europe. Three weeks ago roses were blooming in English gardens. Holland expects what we call a steady winter, not so severe as a Canadian, but plenty of ice for good skating. They are not having it this year, and I believe had a mild time last winter. Now with a warm February the bulbs begin to grow, flowering time approaches and the young bulb is being formed which is to give us a flower next year. When the bulb is in its most critical state, its most important time of develop- ment, down comes a hard freeze and the bulb, which is in an active state of growth, must and does suffer, and that is in my opinion the cause of the many failures. I know of no remedy and the appearance of the bulb is no guide ex- cept in size, and varieties differ great- ly in size, and I have noticed that it is not always the largest sample of bulbs of any one variety that gives the finest flowers. Why all the tulips or hya- cinths were not bad can be accounted for in several ways, A much harder frost may visit one locality than an- other, texture of soil, etc. These failures are very annoying and very costly. Our largest grower here boxed 50.000 La Reine in the fall of 1887. There was a clean loss of half of them. Now that was a great loss; it was not the trifling cost of the bulbs, but labor, space, fuel, etc., had been expended just the same as if they had been perfect. They could have all been sold at least for $3.00 per hun- dred, so at that rate, estimating 25,000 a failure, there was a clean loss of $750 besides cost of bulbs and expense of growing. The Holland growers can't help this, but when they are assured that t'lie fault lies with the bulb, not the grower, they should make a liberal allowance, for to the florist the loss is serious. WILLIAM SCOTT. ROSE HOUSES AND VIOLET PIT. "North West" sends a lengthy com- munication, which in substance is this: He wants to build two %-span rose houses with two 6-feet bench walks against back and front wall and in center. He also thinks of building a violet pit on the south side of each house. "North West" lives so far north that he says equal span houses are no use in his climate, being covered with snow and ice while the %-8pan are clear. In the above there is one serious omission. "North West" should have said whether his %-span was to have the long slope to the south or the re- verse. We think though he means the regulation long slope to the south. If so then it is not at all adapted for his proposed plan of benches. In the reg- ular %-span where the front wall is 4 feet 6 inches high and the back wall 8 or 9 feet, the front bench is usually the ordinary height from the floor, say two feet, the middle bench or benches raised another foot or more, and the back or north bench perhaps 6 feet from the ground. A %-span is useless unless you raise your benches up to the light. A short slope to the south, which many of our best grrowers have adopted, particularly the famous growers of Ontario, is exactly suited for the arrangement of benches and walks desired by our correspondent. The south and north wall are both the same height, say 5 feet; 19 feet is a good width; a walk in the center and one against each wall. It gives you a grand place to hang your pipes on the walls. I am only pointing out the ad- vantages of this style of house. I do -'-"-'^-'^'riiri'4-r'iffrfi r'iltfiinn-'nri M\.^i'..a. ::itM-i'fiftmlm:*AiFM)uu 352 The Weekly Florists^ Reviewl MARCH 9, 1899. not say it is the best, because I be- lieve a very slight departure fram the equal span is the best of all. I don't approve of the violet house tacked on to the front of rose houses. I have precisely such a structure with a path dug out against the rose house wall to give me head room. I built it for violets, but long since abandoned it and now use it to keep hardy shrubs till forcing time. In very severe weather it is awkward to get at and is a great place for the lodgment of snow. Be persuaded and build your violet house independently. An equal span with the ridge running east and west and a good steep pitch will do well in your severe climate. Use solid beds by all means and either have the means of removing the glass in the summer months or an abundance of ventilation, not forgetting plenty of it in the side walls. WILLIAM SCOTT. Carnations for Borders. If your trade demands a few hun- dred carnations for your customers' flower borders and you propagated them in November as advised in these columns they should now go into a 3 or 3%-inch pot and be given the light- est, airiest bench you have. With a pre- vious pinching they will in two months' time be excellent plants for the border and without any further stopping give flowers in June and from that on till the frosts of winter stop them. Our customers appreciate these plants very much, for to go into their own garden and pick their own boutonniere is gratifying. Never mind what it costs them, they grew the flowers and that is enough. Propagating. At this time when you are well filled up with Easter stuff and can do little shifting for want of time you should make use of every spare inch of prop- agating facility. After this month propagating even of the simplest and easiest increased plants is not done with the ease and certainty that it is during the cold months of winter. The reasons are well known; briefly they are as follows: In cold winter weath- er the temperature of your house is more uniform and seldom excessive, while with constant fire heat the sand of your propagating bed is warm. This is the ideal condition for prop- agating most of our soft wooded plants. Soon the reverse will be the case. Our bright suns will raise the temperature of the house and without the necessity of firing the sand will be comparatively cool. There will be more danger of neglect in watering, shading, airing and other cares that want our watchfulness. Somewhere, not in the remote past, but where I am not sure, I saw written as advice to brother florists that a newspaper after all was good enough for shading cuttings. This I beg to differ with. Up to March first very little shading is need- ed for the propagating bed even if the sun has full play on the bed, but from now on I consider the newspaper a very crude method and in high tem- perature very conducive to the fungus which carries off so many cuttings if it once gets a foothold in the sand. Cheese cloth tacked to the roof so that it shades the bed after eight in the morning and till five in the after- noon I consider Infinitely better than newspaper. The cloth is only subdued light anyway; it is not opaque like a paper; once on it will not blow off or be forgotten, and cannot possibly do the cuttings the slightest harm up to the time of their being rooted. So now is the time, not only to put in all you can of such bedding plants as coleus, achyranthes, acalyphas, sal- via, ageratum, lemon verbena, etc., but put in a big lot of chrysanthemums. Flowering begonias of all kinds root well now rather better than they do earlier. We are never afraid of having too many ivy geraniums, and if your older plants will give a cutting or two It is not too late to make useful plants. With me tea roses root this month with the greatest certainty, Pansies and Violets. If you have any frames of pansies intended for early use for vases, etc., look sharply out for ventilation. They are easily spoilt with a few warm days and with the frame kept close they will draw up spindling plants and be useless. The same can be said about violets. The writer has 30 sash- es of Marie Louise which he believes will give better flowers in April and May than those which have flowered all winter, but they won't unless venti- lation is closely watched. Whenever the outside temperature goes above the freezing point, or even when it's below, but when the sun is shining brightly, air should, be given. Not only will these cold frames give fine blooms but they will be fine stock to propagate from, for no kind of dis- ease will ever trouble these plants in a cold frame. Propagation from the violet houses should now be going on ; there is no better time if your plants are making a healthy growth. We were told by a good violet grower, slightly in contradiction to what I had said about runners, that "division of the old plant was just as good." It may have been with him, but I shall stick to the runners. Not the long thread-like growth that shows no sign of making either a bud or a root but the short-jointed leafy runner which you can see is ready to root at the first opportunity; that is the runner. No need of putting them in the sand; planted in 2 or 2% inches of good soil and kept shady for a couple of weeks is just as well. It is well to have a good surplus over your needs for they don't all take hold, and remember if a young violet plant gets a hard stem with but a few stunied roots it should never be planted for a future crop. It will exist but will always be a runt and a disappointment. Seeds. The middle of this month will be a seed sowing time with many of our summer flowers; asters, stocks, zin- nias, China pinks. Phlox Drummondi and more of our so-called hardy an- nuals. You may not grow thein but if you do sow along about the 15th. Don't flll the pot or flat with dry soil cov- ering the seeds lightly and then ex- pect to give water enough on the sur- face to thoroughly saturate all the soil. It you do you will doubtless wash many of the seeds to one corner and a very uneven, unsatisfactory come-up will be the result. Fill the flats or pans to the required depth pressing down the surface smooth and even and then give a good watering. When the water has soaked In sow the seed, press the seed lightly Into the moist soil and then cover with a fine sieve. There have been many things said and written about covering seed and some seeds are so small and fine that to attempt to cover them at all is dangerous, petunia and calceolaria for instance, but for any seeds the size of asters or pansies a good rule Ts to cover them just enough to be out of sight. After pressing the top cover- ing very lightly the slightest sprink- ling of water is suflSclent and there is no fear of washing the seed, out of place. Whatever the difference of opinion may be as to the merits of Jadoo as a compost for growing plants, I have found it an excellent material when sifted to form one half the com- post for seed pans and the ideal stuff to use as a covering, keeping the ■>'3*^ r, 'I •■;j'<'^jJ|j;.AW5^'Jif^;-i^J'I^JMlW«';;'*J)r'W["^r^^ MARCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 353 germinating seeds at a more uniform moisture than any mixture of soil, Otmson Rambler. I bought some of these last Novem- ber from the nursery field, excellent in quality in every way and now some of them will be in fine flower at Easter while perhaps 30 per cent are only just breaking. They were brought into the house about New Year's. While this is by no means a failure all round it is not the way to do it, and the reason for these comments is this: To be en- tirely successful with this fine rosethey should be grown the previous summer in pots and then forcing them is no more than forcing out the flowers of a deutzia Now, I noticed this morn- ing that with those that failed to break all over the canes that they are just making a number of strong shoots just above where they are budded onto the stock. If the canes are cut back to these strong breaks, four or five of the strongest selected and kept growing and then properly ripened off in the fall they tvill make the best of material for forcing the following winter. That is how to do it; do not expect a plant with so much top to force within a few months after being ruthlessly dug from the field; and this applies to all roses, particularly hybrid perpetuals. WILLIAM SCOTT. COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS AND THEIR RELATION TO CARNATIONS. By Prof. W. E. Britton of the New Haven (Con- necticut), Experiment Station. [Read before the Philadelphia Meeting of the American Carnation Society.] During the season of 1896-97, the CJonnecticut Experiment Station began to study the fertilizer requirements of the carnation plant, as grown under glass for cut flowers. This paper, which I now have the honor to pre- sent for your consideration, is simply an account of the studies and observa- tions up to the present time. The work will doubtless be continued, perhaps for several years, and any suggestions regarding tjlans for future experiment win be welcomed and duly considered. The studies have been made Iby Dr. E. H. Jenkins and the author of this pa- per. Carnationfi, as you know, like all other plants, require for their growth and development three fertilizing suib- tances, viz.: Nitrogen, potash and phoephorlc acid. Many other chemical elements are found In the plants, some essential to plant development and growth and others which are unneoee- sary; but these less important ingredi- ents are usually present in the soil and scarcely need our attention. The three above-mentioned fertiliz- er ingredients are of the utmost Im- portance, and form what has been termed, I believe, by Dr. Kedzie, the "Chemical tripod of floriculture." At the beginning of our work we could flnd almost no data regarding the carnation plant upon which to base our experiments. We were obliged to feel our way. The first step necessary was to ascertain the quantities of plant food actually removed from the soil by the crop. This was done by grow- ing the plants in soil of known compo- sition, from a chemical standpoint. Formerly, the chemist analyzed the soil to find what fertilizers were need- ed, but now soil analysis is considered of little importance, and the best way to test the producing capacity of vari- ous soils is by growing plants upon them. A soil composed of coal ashes and peat moss had been used In vegetation experiments at the Station and it was known that certain plants would thrive in It, if the proper quantities of fertilizer chemicals were added. It was also known that, when no ferti- lizers were added to this soil, very lit- tle growth was nrade by the plants. Vegetation tests, therefore, agreed with the chemical examination, both demonstrating that this soil was near- ly sterile as far as plant food Is con- cerned. Ejxtremely small quantities of potash and phospheric acid were pres- ent, but no available nitrogen. The soil was prepared by sifting bi- tuminous cool aahee through a screen having four meehee to the Inch. For peat moss we employed the kind that is commonly used in city stables for bedding. It comes in bales and is said to be Imported from Holland or Ger- many. It was broken up and passed through the same screen as the ashes. The sifting renders both peat and ash- es capable of being mixed with greater ease and thoroughness. Three per cent by weight of peat moss was mixed with the sifted ashes, to form the soil for the experimental tests. Ten plots, each having an area of 14.53 square feet and situated on a raised bendi along the west side of the house, were devoted to the experiment. Bight of these plots were filled with soil of coal ashes and peat moss. To each of six of these plots were added 8 grams of phosphoric add, in the form of dissolved bone black; 12 grams were furnlsihed each of the oth- er two plots, 35 grams of potash. In the form of muriate, were added to each of five plots, while the quantity was Increased to 45 grams In two plots and 60 grams in the rearaining plot. Each of four of these plots received 25 grams of nitrogen. In the form of nitrate of soda, while the remaining plots were given 20, 30 and 40 grams respectively. Two plots were filled with a soil made by composting turf with one-^third its bulk of good stable manure. The plants were purchased of a com- mercial grower and were of good size and as nearly alike as It was possible to get them, when set in the benches October 1. Three varieties were em- ployed: These were Wm. Scott, Alaska and Daybreak. Eighteen plants, six of eacsed manure for use about the roots of plants, and rlg'Mly, for two reasons: First, there is more nitrogen present in the soil for the plant to use. If the organic matter has been broken up and nitrates formed. In the second place, wliei'e the soil contains an abundance of organic matter, nitrifica- tion sometimes goes on so rapidly as to actually poison or injure the plants growing in, it. This was well demon- strated at our own Station by Dr. Jen- kins, In a case where a large quantity of dried blood was added to the soil where a crop of oats was to be grown. More recently, however, it has been established that there is another form of organism found in many soils and manures, wMoh, Instead of causing ni- trates to be formed from the orgainlc nitrogen, breaks up these nitrates and dissipates the free nitrogen into the air. So that, unless we have some knowl- edge of the microbic life of the soil we canmot tell the amount of nitrogen which our compost may contain. This denitrifying imlcrobe Is a factor in the aiia of horticulture and agriculture which is bound to receive considera- tion In the future. In one of my own experiments with lettuce, a ibench was filled with rather poor soil, to which had been added chemical fertilizers in sufficient quan- tities to grow a crop. The plants grew scarcely at all and, after a few weeks, turned brown, after the manner of starved plants. An examination of the soil showed it to be deficient In nitro- gen, yet a certain quantity of nitrogen was added to it. I can see no explana- tion of the fact, other than the dissi- pation of the nitrogen by the denitri- fying bacteria. In this case, no stable manure was added to the soil, but the loss of nitrogen is probably more likely to occur where nitrogenous fertilizers are used in connection with stable manure. Professors Wagner and Kuhn, . of Germany, have been making experi- ments and observations along this line. Wagner found that when nitrates were dissolved In a water extract of fresh horse manure they were destroyed and free nitrogen liberated. He also found ' that, when fresh dung was used In con- nection with nitrates or green vege- table substances as a fertilizer, the yield was so depressed that the weight of crop where the manure was added was far below that produced by the ni- trates alone, even thougih the manure contained twice as much nitrogen as the nitrates. Wagner explains this by stating that the microbes In the fresh dung expell- ed nitrogen gas, not only from the ma- nure itself, but also from the nitrate, before the plant could take It up and assimilate it. To be sure. In Wagner's tests, fresli manure was employed. You may con- sider this another reason for using the decomposed material, but the compost may already have lost much of Its ni- trogen In this manner, and there may -'--'■■ i-r .i^i^- ^ MARCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 355 Rooted Carnation Cuttings at Wietor Bros., Roj^ers Park, Cliicago. stdll be a sufficient number of denitri- fying germs present to dissipate free nitrogen from the nitrates subsequent- ly added to it. So that it may happen that, though ample quantities of ferti- lizer nitrogen are applied to a soil, the yield may be considerably less than where not added — and the plants suf- fer for want of nitrogen. [To be continued next week.] BUNCHING CARNATIONS. Time and again I have been asked the question, "How is it your carna- tion bunches have only 23 or 24 blooms in each?" It is a question I would like to hear answered myself. I have watched the stocks from different growers, both those that have been consigned and that have been pur- chased elsewhere, but the question still confronts me. Recently we bought 850 carnations which happened to be scarce that day, and as we were to ship this stock and did not know its age we looked it over and counted each bur.ch. We found the regulation shortage. In 34 bunches we were 45 carnations short and had 75 blooms that could not even be called seconds. We paid $1.50 and $1.70 per 100 for these flowers; add 45 and 75 at these rates and you can figure the cost. But this does not answer the ques- tion as to who is at fault. Is it the grower or the commission man? Does the grower put up the bunches short or do so many flowers break off while being handled by the broker? If the fault is with the commission man it Is time he learned how to handle car- nations. If with the grower it is time to call a halt for he gets paid for what he does not grow. Carnations should be put up 26 to 28 in a bunch, and if any splits, small ones or short stems they should be put up by them- selves. The trade demands A 1 stock and a full hundred. The seconds should always be sent in for there is always a lot of fakirs or small stores that can use this grade. In their case it is a question of price and not quality. Use the Garland box referred to in my last, lay your bunches in a tray so the flowers will not get tangled with each other, and we will soon be able to answer the question, "How does it happen that your carnations have only 23 or 24 to the bunch?" CHARLEY'S AUNT. CHICAGO. The Market. There is but little change from last week. The supply seems a trifle larg- er and prices a trifle easier in some lines, but not to any marked degree. Trade has held up very well on the average, though there have been weak days. Tuesday of this week happened to be one of the off days. The renewal of cold weather made violets move a little slowly. White flowers seem to still lead in demand, though to a somewhat less degree than before. Qub Meeting;. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last Friday evening the principal at- traction was a vase of the new White Daybreak carnation shown by the originator, Mr. P. Broadbeck. It is a sport from Daybreak and identical with that variety, except that it is pure white in color. Mr. Broadbeck has grown this sport for four or flve years and it has been remarkably pro- ductive with him. It was awarded the club's certiflcate of merit. Chairman Winterson, of the enter- tainment committee, reported that Handel Hall, in the same building with the clubroom, and with a seating capacity of 500, had been secured for the "Ladies' Night" entertainment, to take place Friday evening, March 17, and that a very attractive programme was being arranged. This promises to be one of the most enjoyable enter- tainments ever given by the club. Members who had attended the Phil- adelphia convention of the Carnation Society told of the successful exhibi- tion and meeting and the new carna- tions seen there. Various Items. Kennicott Bros. Co. are now install- ed in their flne new quarters at 42 and 44 Randolph street, and have it admirably arranged for the handling of their business. They now have an abundance of room, but the best fea- ture of all is the large cold storage room that extends out under the side- walk at both front and side of the building and which is an ideal place for the keeping of flowers in the best condition. There will be no need of ice, except possibly in midsummer. In the building in which E. H. Hunt is located men are at work putting In an elevator, building partitions and installing steam heating apparatus, ready for the joint occupancy of the floor by Mr. Hunt, Bassett & Wash- burn and A. G. Prince & Co. When the changes are completed the three firms will be very pleasantly situated with every convenience. Mr. O. P. Bassett has returned from his Florida trip, looking as though his sojourn in the southland had thor- oughly agreed with him. Mr. A. Lange will soon start for Omaha where he is to be married March 20. The bride-elect is Miss C. Huxhold, a sister-in-law of Mr. Geo. Swoboda, of the firm of Hess & Swo- boda. The couple met for the first time at the convention last August. Kennicott Bros. Co. will receive or- ders for rooted cuttings of Mr. Broad- beck's new carnation white Daybreak. They have handled the flowers from this sport for several years, know it to be a good thing, and wish merely to lend a helping hand in introducing it. H. Welfare, Corunna, Mich., and Prof. E. S. Goff, Madison, Wis., were recent visitors. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys last Friday evening: 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. E. F. Winterson 223 153 115 163 A. McAdams 131 148 178 1B2 G. L. Grant 91 167 146 134 J. S. Wilson 113 152 ... 138 J. Austin Shaw 145 131 120 133 Jno. Degnan 128 126 ... 126 C. W. McKellar 126 U2 121 119 P. J. Hauswlrth 114 123 ... 118 A. Henderson 107 113 107 10» IT WILL BE to your advantage to mention The Florists* Review every time you write an advertiser. ^ -'■^ "•'-'' '^^-••- ru.. ■TmW 356 The Weekly Florists' Review^ MARCH 9, 1899. GRAND RAPIDS. Carnation Exhibition. The annual carnation meeting, open to the public, was a decided success. About 50 vases were staged by out-of- town and local florists, comprising many of the new seedlings as well as standard varieties. So much had been said about the Lawson, that the Club purchased three blooms, to gratify public curiosity, and they succeeded. The Lawson carnations arrived in the morning very much wilted and deject- ed looking, stems about 14 inches long, an apparent disappointment. They were put in water down cellar and not looked at until packed to take to the place of exhibition; but, oh! what a, change. They had freshened up, as- sumed their proper color and were, excepting the length of stem, as fine as if just picked; the admiration of all who saw them. It is apparently a good shipper as well as good keeper. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., staged a vase of fine specimens of America, which seemed to delight the eye with its light brightness of red, but had to divide honors with its darker mate G. H. Crane, shown by Fred Dorner & Sons Co. Some prefer one, some the other, the preference being on color lines. Mr. Dorner also showed Gla- cier, a beautiful white (with the ap- pearance of dwarfness in growth, which would make it desirable for side benches). White Cloud and Mrs. Geo. Bradt L. E. Marquisee of Syracuse, N. Y., staged the Marquis, which to the eye was the most attractive variety in the exhibition. John Kuhn of Phila- delphia, showed Mrs. B. Lippincott and several other meritorious seedlings, under number, the Mrs. B. Lippincott from the nature of its Daybreak build and light color, coupled with a fine stem, will make it a popular variety here. The Marquis and Lippincott are very desirable in every way. Chris Besold of Mineola, Long Is- land, staged Mrs. Joost, which is, ap- parently in color and productiveness superior to Victor. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., showed Genevieve Ward, another fine pink. R. Witterstaetter of Cincinnati, Ohio, Opal, a light pink of pleasing shade, very desirable to those who like a very light color. Geo. Hancock of Grand Haven, staged a white seedling, which gives promise of being a fine one for next year, and Crabb & Hunter put up a vase of Irenes on strong stiff stems. The flower is an improvement on Al- bertini, but a shade brighter; a free and easy habit; also a vase of mixed seedlings. James Schols showed a pink seedling which was much com- mented on. The local growers put up some fine stock of the leading varieties such as Jubilee, Bradt, Flora Hill, Daybreak, Victor and others. Local exhibitors were: Henry Smith, Chas. Chadwick, Alfred Hannah, Crabb & Hunter, and F. A. Chapman. A meeting of the Club was held up- stairs during the exhibition, at which Messrs. Crabb and Smith were re- quested to relate their experiences at the Philadelphia Carnation meeting and their trip around New York. Chas. Chadwick was requested to read his article on Violets at the next meet- ing, March 21st. Geo. F. Crabb was instructed to invite the glass agent to attend the same meeting. L. Renwick was admitted to membership. The weather continues cold with streaks of sunshine, which brings the flowers along nicely. Business is a trifle quiet; supply is now about equal to demand. GEO F. CRABB. ST. LOUIS. We regret to have to state that our St. Louis correspondent is confined to his home by illness and that he was therefore unable to send the Review any news this week. It is expected, however, that he will be able to be about again in a few days. BUFFALO BOWLERS. 12 3 D. J. Scott 154 190 152 G. W. McCluer 144 149 136 W. F. Kastingr 188 116 151 P. Scott 178 98 W. B. Scott 127 137 lS8 A. Kumpf 115 142 171 J. Bralk 122 117 187 Wm. Soott 122 121 132 W. Grever 124 137 127 S. J. Rebatock 85 141 B. J. Nolan 107 107 150 Wm. Webber 89 134 112 H. B. Buddenborgr... 87 96 123 D. B. Lonjr 125 98 94 S. Jone8 129 79 105 M. Bloy 100 90 117 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. Sfiioo feet of elass. New. In city. Ought to net food man at least $3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about ispo.00. Reason tor selling, failing health. Address ''Illinois." care Florists' Review. 4 Av. 156 163 188 154 148 151 165 144 156 139 115 136 163 135 163 135 131 130 143 123 127 123 • • • 112 128 108 98 104 99 103 102 F OR SALE— Foiu- greenhotises, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, IlL FOR SALE— Retail store, with greenhouse attached; excellent opportunity for good up-to-date man; rea- son for selling, ill health. Address Western, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— As assistant or green- house hand, by young man. Four years' private and commercial experience. Address Field, 124 West 53rd Street, New York. s ITUATION WANTED— By good rose grower and general florists' stock. Address L. C. care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-By a florist; experience in both Belgium and America ; single ; age 35 years: commercial or private. Address Chas. Waterman, Atkinson, 111. Box 143. SITUATION WANTED-By young man, age 27, in general greenhouse work, have had sevenu years' experience, is sober and reliable. Address B., care of Florists' Review. WANTED— A good Ai market gardener, well upin celery growing. State lowest wages expected with board. Address Gardener, care of FUrists' Review. FOR SALE— Florists' store, south side, in Chicago. Good retail stand. Other business demands own- er's attention. Address P. Q., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman or section man. German, single, age 35 ; 21 years' ex- perience in growing roses, carnations, violets, general stock, also good propagator. Best of references. Ad- dress A. K.. care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, by a first class grower of roses and cut flowers ; good propa- gator and general plantsman. Open for engagement to suit employer. Single. Best of references. Address Foreman, care of Florists' Review. good ohanoe for the rlfifht man. A BARGAIN] I ^ ^ n6l3ll llOrBl otOrG ness streets for sale at a bargain. Don't write unless you meaa business. ■^^jf. p. KASTZVa, 495 Wasbington St. "BVTTKIAi, ST. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Valuable Real Estate and Greenhouse Property For Sale »( » Bargain The Established Greenhouse Property and Grounds located in the suburbs of a large city of 45,000 inhabitants. Building lots 1165 feet front b^ 100 feet deep, on new street, will be very valuable in the near future. Trolley cars pass every 15 minutes; 10 minutes' ride to the Penna. and Reading Railroad depots. Superior shipping; facilities and good wagon roads. Two Dwelling Houses, 20 Greenhouses stockecl with Roses, Carnations, Violets, Palms, Ferns, etc. Large Boiler House and Cellar, Wagcn Shed, Stable, etc. New Steam Plant and Water Pump- ing Outfit. Two Iron Water Supply Tanks. Two Delivery Wagons, Horse, Buggy, etc. Everything in good repair. A rare opportunity to make a profitable in- vestment. A well- established trade in the city. Will sell greenhouse and stock alone, or will in- clude store with good will. Easy terms. Write for further particulars to Baorlflce, care of FlorlstB' Bevleixr. Mention The Review wnen you write. Send Advs. Now for the Special Spring Number... ^^^he Florists' Review TO BE ISSUED MARCH 23. Increased Value SEND But no COPY Increase in Rates. EARLY Florists' Pub. Co. 520-525 Caxton Bldg., CHICAGO. MARCH 9. 1S99. The Wcddy Florists^ Review^ 357 BOSTON. Tlie Market. This week's business has not been up to the standard ol the past few weeks, although there is still a good demand for the best grade of flowers, but as is usual at this season with longer days, and a more even tem- perature, the quantity of cut flowers Is bound to increase, and with the necessary increase of work quality will to some extent deteriorate. Carnations seem to be a leader, the fakirs being able now to sell every day. Average stock will bring from $1.50 to 12.00 per 100 with extra to fancy quality selling from $3.00 to 16.00. Roses are a trifle lower, and can be had for from $2.00 to $8.00 per 100 with a few strictly high grades bringing $2.00 per dozen. Violets av- erage about 50c, although quite a lot are sold daily at 35 cents; valley plenty from $2.00 to $4.00; tulips, nar- cissus, hyacinths, etc., from $2.00 to $3.00. Harrisii have increased very perceptibly in quantity and are now quotable at from $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; callas $1.00 per dozen. Quite a few Jacqueminot and Brun- ner roses are now being brought in price ranging from $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen. The News. The Horticultural Society is con- templating selling its present building and securing land at the corner of Boyleston and Exeter streets putting up an elegant new structure In the near future. Boston seems to have a faculty for originating high priced flowers and the retailers obtain considerable newspaper notoriety. This time it is Wax Bros., with a $5,000 offer for the new Imperial violet. The city fathers have decided that the English sparrow is a nuisance, and are going to exterminate them. W. J. Kennedy, formerly manager of the Boston Flower Market, and now a city employe, has the matter in charge. P. Special Offer. 200 Norway Spruce, 3 to 4 ft 6 cents each 800 " SUtoSft 5 200 American Arborvitae, 3 to 4 ft. 6 " 800 " " 2Jito8ft. 5 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft » 400 " 2Kto8ft 7 400 " 2 to8{t 5 300 Sugar Maple, 10 to 12 ft 10 200 " fltolOft 9 50 American Linden. 10 to 12 It 8 2000 Norway Maple, 4 to 6 ft 515.X10 per 1000 8000 " 8 to 4 ft 10.00 " 2000 " 2^ to 3 ft 8.00 " 10,000 Peach, all grades and varieties. All stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and handled. C. L. LONGSDORF, Noradale, Pa. Mention the Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review^ wher writing advertisers. Simplicity In Greenhouse Oonstructlon. During our long experience we have not only made many improve- ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our Clear Cypress Building Material is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- nary capabilities can put it up correctly. Write for Circulars ^ or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. ux:kland, OHIO. Mention the Review when yon write. SEND ADVERTISEMENTS NOW FOR THE Special Spring Number INCREASED VALUE BUT NO INCREASE ....IN RATES OF T>1E. SEND COPY EARLY. Florists' Review [ssuu) MARCH ^v3 Florists' Pub. Co., 320-535 caxton eidg., Chicago. TELTHOUSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection |1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats ana in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per l.OX). Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per lOO, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. 7EKTHOUBEH', Soheneotady, H. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ROCKVILLE, IND.— Mr. D. A. Gra- ham was fortunate in not losing a single plant during the recent cold spell, but suffered the loss of a wind- mill being broken, due to the cold weather influences. The Cottage Gardeos, « •-':!:;;,. queens, L. I. Wt10L,BSAbB QROWER6 rLORI8T8' SPECmUTIBS. Mention the Revlcfw when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Rookford Saad Farms. Forest City Orssnhousas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. C. SOLTAl & CO. 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. No more PANSY PLANTS for a month. SEED as usual. Mention The Review when you write. ..-.L ~,~tr-^- -,x,.j ....-:..,.. 358 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 9, 1899. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE, - CORNELIUS S. LODER, Sec'y. 271 Broadway, NEW YORK. Publishers of Credit Lists. Reports Furnished. Correspondence Solicited. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. President Rudd has appointed the following named gentlemen, members of the Executive Committee: C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; J. F. Cowell, Buffalo, N. Y.; Lawrence Cotter, Bos- ton, Mass. State vice presidents for 1899 are as follows: Cal., Sidney Clack, Menlo Park; Conn., J. Coombs, Hartford; D. C, A. Gude, Washington; Ills., Edgar Sanders, Chicago; Ind., J. D. Carmody, Bvansville; la., C. G. Anderson, At- lantic; Kans., C. F. Mueller, Wichita; Ky., Jacob Schulz, Louisville; Maine, J. A. Dirwanger, Portland; Md., R. Vincent, Jr., Whitemarsh; Mass., A. H. Lange, Worcester and Alex Mont- gomery, Natick; Mich., G. A. Rack- ham, Detroit; Minn., S. D. Dysinger, St. Paul; Mo., E. H. Michel, St. Louis; Nebraska, J. J. Hess, Omaha; N. H., A. Gaedeke, Nashua; N. J., F. L. Atkins, Rutherford; N. Y., Alex. Wallace, New York, and D. B. Long, Buffalo; N. C, J. W. C. Deake, Ashevllle; Ohio, Robt. George, Palneevllle, and E. H. Giesey, Lockland; Pa., John Westcott, Phila- dielphia, and Fred BurkI, Hellevue; R. I., Robt. Laurie, Newport; Vt., D. McGillivray, Brattleboro; Wis., C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee. WM. J. STEWART, Sec'y. PHILADELPHIA. The store men report business In general the past week as being excep- tionally dull, which was due no doubt to the bad weather which has prevail- ed the past week. Prices were very low. Carnations sold at 75 cents per 100, except some of the finer varieties which sold for 91.50. Double violets sold at 50 to 75 cents per 100 and singles at 25 cents per 100. American Beauties brought from |2 to |4 per dozen. Brides and Brides- maids sold as cheap as $4 per 100. There was some few sold at $8, but it was necessary that they should be ex- tra fine. Meteors brought from $4 to $8. No change in Romans, valley or tulips. Freesias sold at ^2 and $3, Narcissus at $3 and $4. Hardy fern leaves are very scarce and sell very readily at |2 per 1000. Mr. P. L. Carbone, Boston, was among the visitors In town the past week. R. AMONG those present at Philadel- phia and whom we failed to include in our list was Mr. F. BurkI, of Bellevue, Pa. ...Special Offer of Bulbs... Beffoniaa, tuberous rooted, extra large flowering, prime Mtrain guaranteed, no oulls. Doz. 100 Single, in 5 colors, separate or mixed . . J0.40 (2.50 Double, in 5 colors, separate 75 5.00 Double, in 5 colors, mixed 60 4.00 ' Doz. 100 Oaladlnin, fancy leaved, strongbulbs, |1.00 $7.00 Caladinm Baonlentnin, 6x8-inch . . .50 3.0O 8xl0-inch «J0 4.0O 10x12 " 1.00 6.00 ^A|\||U AQ Pine, Btronjg, Clean Boots. A. Avellan, A. Bouvier, Chas. Vi'MI^ I^MOa Henderson, Chicago, Columbia, Comte de Bouchard. Egandale, El- Papa, Pam Marquant, icago, < dorado. Flamingo. F. Vaughan, J. D. Cabos. Mme. Crozy gueen Charlotte, S. d'Ant. Crozy, Sou v. du Pres. Carnot J assett's Red, Beaute Poitevine, Defender, L. Vaughan, Mile. Berat 50 Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Glorioso, Philadelphia, Robt. Christie 85 Pres. Cleveland, Pres. McKinley, Sec'y Cnabanne, Tarrytown, Yellow Crozy 1.50 OladioU, in finest mixture 1.00 Gloxinia, brilliant colors, sound fine bulbs 50 Tuberoses. Excelsior Pearl, ist large size, $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100; 2d size 50 40 2.50 Milium ▲nratnxn, 7x9.... 9x11.... 11x13.... Itilinm Snbmni, Ax 8 8x 9.... 9x11.... Monster doz. . 60c., 100, $4.00 85c., 100, 6.00 $1.25, 100, 10.00 40c., 100, 3.00 60c., 100, 4.00 75c., 100, 5.00 $1.25, 100, 8.00 KiUnm Album 8x 9, doz., 75c., 100, 9x11, " 85c., 100, 11x12, monster, " $1.25, 100, IiiUum Melpomene ...8x9, " 75c . , 100, 9x11, " $1.00,100, Dozens of various sorts at 100 rates. 5 per cent, discount for cash on all bulbs. 3.00 6.0O 10.00 6.50 3.50 3.50 $5.00 6.0O 8.0O 5.00 6.00 H. H. BERGER&CO. Established 1878. 47 BARCLAY ST. Mention The Review when yon write. NEW YORK. DAHl>IAS By the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off the hisrhest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalog:ue before ordermg elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. Mention The Review when you write. M 1^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^F E^^ TRAPe^JlJ^ Q^Jd^Bi' ANTON SCHILTHEIS, fi,® .'?»'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Plowerlnc Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 .Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " " 5 " 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington st. Butfaio, N.Y. Mentixn 'I'lie Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 " Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 80 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000 60 " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLIIIITS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2%-m. 4.00 Rex, mixed " 4.00 Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 3.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 8.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 t^^ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GBEBNE & UNDEBUIIiL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ORCHIDS.... CATTIiSYA FliOWSBS of finest quality always on hand. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash. Orders taken now for Cattleya Lablata Plants, spring delivery. Lager & Hurrell, imiX.".' Summit, N. j. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Mlltok»raiLh; ' ■ i^-^.w t. -.'i.^ * .^.M ^ ii'.i :uB^' .. .^f'-,'.v. •Lti.fsM- *iL. L^iti^Lii ^^Ei^,^1j42Lu i.:^*t^!^aLA^.jiiii.^iL^ ■ CA-iVfa- --^ A^v^^. f\ IttBTTa 11 in i. iAiPiiL^^j^-lika6L£itA£i ~r i?™5<5 '?■';" i MAKCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review. 359 i 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursday, March 9. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $4.00— $5.00 " medium, per doz 2.00— 8.00 short. " 1.00— 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 4.00- 6.00 Perles " 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average '" 4.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per loo Fancy varieties, fancily grown $8.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00— Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.50— Miscellaneous. Freesia (strictly fancy) per 100, $2.00— Marguerites " .75 — Mignonette " 2,00—3.00 Forget-me-not " 1.00— Calias per doz., 1.50— Harrisii " 1.50— Romans per 100, 2.00— 3.00 Narcissus " 3.00— Daffodils •' 2.00— Tulips " 2.00—4.00 Valley..... '• 3.00—4.00 Violets " .50— .75 Decorative. JkSPJIRJlCUS. Per string $ .50— FERNS. Perl00,2fic per 1.000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— 6IILJIX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c .... per 1,000, $1.00 SMILIIX. Common per doz., $1.50 Wild, Parlor Brand case 8.75 Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P« and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to valtie. Store open from 7KX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and fiolidays closed at noon. ALL WHITE STOCK SCARCE. Mention The Review when you write. £>t inkJ A TIC Large flowering, either l.|_r n^lJ^ I Ida dormant or growing in ^■-■-"■^^' ■*^* pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, 10 leading sorts, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per thousand. Downing Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and 2 yr., very low. H. P. Roses, leading kinds..$1.50doz., $10 per 100 Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine ) , nr, " a >. plants S Paonies, best market sorts.. 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 8-inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. I ■■■iiHiaiiiiBiiiiBiiHiiiaiiBiiBiiiBiiiiyiiii.iiaiiaaiBiMB^^^^ McKellar & Winterson, I -WHOLESALE FLORISTS, j 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - - CHICAGO | OUR SPECIALTIES t g Orchids^ High-Grade Roses^ | Carnations and Violets* | Full line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. | Write for Catalogue. j iiHBiiiiHiiiiiiiHiiiiniiiiiaiiiiniiiiiiaiiiiiHiiiiiHiiiiiH Mention The Review when you write. I I ■ Ques. Why do the florists increase their orders on Evans- ton Carnation Cuttings ? Ans. Because they know a good thing when they see it. rmeriy oalied MISS CLARA BARTON «f'i«S!je- MAID OF honor; Plants in 2}i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per iro, $15.00; 50 at 100 rate. per 1000, 1125.00; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., eisEimSt. Cincinnati. o. For sale al50 by E. a. HILL & CO.. Richmond, Ind.. and P. R. PIERSON CO.. Tarrytown-on-Hud5on, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. _^_ SEEDS COCOSWEDDELIANA;^'?:^ LATANIA BORBONICA t^ti. Asparagus Sprengeri » $6 per 1000 seeds J.M.THORBURN&CO. (LaU of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention The Review when you write. SEND ADVS. NOW fOR THE Special Spring Number OF THE Florists' Review, TO BE ISSUED Increased Value but no MkQCH ^"^ Increase in Rates. ITI^HVll ^yJ ...SEND COPY EARLY... Florists' Pub. Co. 520-535 Caxton BMg. CHICtlGO. Grafted Roses Bride, Bridesmaid, Carnot, Kaiserin, $10 per hundred. No orders taken after the 20th. H. F. LinLEFlELD, Worcester, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. THE Kraft's Plant Tonic HARRISII DISEASE "S^s;!^ the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution 99 per cant This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale. Mealy Bug. and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. XBAFT PI.AVT TOVXC CO. Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs, HBSBACBOUB PEBBWIAIiS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyrethruma, Poppies, etc Wholesale List on application. JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading csTAOLiSHto tes*. Hw> EnglaMi Hmntrymam. READIN6, MASSi Mention The Review when you write. Cyclamen Parsioum fiicanteHm, the genuine arti- cle, nice plants, twice transplant- ed. $2..'J0 per 100 bv mail; $20.00 per 1000 by express. Draeana Indivisa^ 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, 3-in. pots, |3.00 per 100. Fine stock. E. FRYER, and^NeTiotslve. Brooklyii, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. i^ftlii'itfr-'-"'*''-^^^'-^-^'*'-''*''?''-"**-"''-- TUli-^L'^x^^HaL-J? ifrfi'ltiirn I I t-^-.-..*v««t*ii-l-'.ir"it;'>.:^J(.:,:,"..--,— I'.^ai- -in^^- V L'? ui^^.jvt-mia-^ ..i •- *• •■ ■■-'^ »■**' < Y''W- '\'^'/ 360 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 9, 1899. 4L*4*4,*jL4.J^*jLA4AAAiK>^>^XAXAy E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hant's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention the Review when you write. CATALCXJUES RECEIVED. W. E. Hall, Clyde, O., carnations; E. Hunt, Chicago, cut flowers and florists' supplies; H. W. Hales, Ridge- wood, N. J., Hale's Perfect Mole Trap; Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., Cincinnati, O., cut flowers and florists' supplies; Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, cut flow- ers and florists' supplies; same, Evan- ston carnation; F. R. Pierson Co., Tar- rytown, N. Y., choice selections in seeds and plants; Sunnyside Floral Nursery, Fayetteville, N. C, trees, shrubs, greenhouse plants, bulbs, roses, etc.; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., novelties and standard carna- tions; Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., novelties in fruits, ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, etc.; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, seeds, bulbs, etc.; Willowdale Nurseries. Willowdale, Pa., rooted cuttings of carnations and violets; Chestnut Hill Nurseries, Montclair, N. J., fruit and ornamental trees, garden plants, etc.; R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md., vegetable and other plants; Con- cord Valley Plant Farm, Concord, Mass., choice strawberry plants and other nursery stock; Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa., nursery stock; Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, material from sheriffs', receivers', trustees', assignees' and manufactur- ers' sales; Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, Ind., plants; Ellis & Pollworth, Mil- waukee, Wis., cut flower boxes. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 4\6 Walnut St CINCINNATI, 0. Consignments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shifqcrins Orders. Mention The Review when 70a write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. 11 West I2tli Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMCNTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when yuu write. 600(000 feeV OF GUSS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Price BBAUTT Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " 12 8 .per 100, MBTBOB BBIDBSMAZB BBP>B ppiLs " fancy Boman Hyacinths.. , Valley Daffodils Quotations subject to change without notice All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. List. $4.00 8.00 2.S0 2.00 1.25 1.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 1.50 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 16.00 6.00 7.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabnk Am., CWCAM, U. •"":5.'sr:iiCiiT flowers ISreenhouse* at Hintdale. III. Mention The R«vlew whoi you write. 10-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. cm CACO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when jrou write. A.L Telephone 1496 m NDALL Wholesile Florist 4 Washinirtoxi St., Cbioag'o. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Rerlew when yam wrMe. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CtT FLOWERS. J. A. 6UDL0NG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL lfentl«» The Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholeeale and Gomnnieeion FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, OHICACK). ^ Consigrnments solicited. Mention Florists' Review when 70a write. Ch VII CUM WHOLESALE I Hi MiLnil FLORIST Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flortste* Review when you write. H. 6. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention Th» Review wh>n rna write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. ZiOUIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. C. W. WORS. S740 Olive Street, - - ST. I.OUZS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSBS. and a txHl line. Headquarters for the Southwest. Mentloo The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GtO. M. KEUOGG, Pre.. Growers of QUT FLOWERS •* Wholesale. Regular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers .i*r^!^™r- "■■'?■--?■ *"- ■■•"• 'vT^/^ ' ;'■>•;; -1 ■ .*V MARCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Rorists^ Review* 361 mmm bros. co. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SIPPUES, 42^44 Randolph St^ Chicago, Iiong Siataiiioe Telephone Ezpresi 466. CHOICE FLOWERS at Lowest Market Rates. New Carnation White Daybreak. Awarded Certificate of Merit by Chicago Florists' Club. See item in Chicago Notes in this issue of the Review, receive orders for Rooted Cuttings and hand them to Mr. Broadbeck. Price, $12.00 per lOO. We will Verbena King SAYS: Jones pays the freight- So do we on all rooted cuttings, and until furth- er notice we will sell our fine Ham moth Verbe- nas at 60c per loo, $5 per 1000 ; all well root- ed, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Verbenas go everj'- where, it makes no dif- ference where you live we guarantee to reach you in safety and guar- antee satisfaction: what more can you ask ? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas, it matters not how large the order may be, at the following prices : 60c per too, S5 per i,coo: s/xx) for $22; io,ooo for $40; 25,000 for $95; 50,000 for $175. Yes, and we have them, too. AGCRIITUM. Cope's Pet, blue; Lady Isabel, white, Wic per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. FUCHSmS, named varieties. $1.25 per 100. 25,000 CARNATIOIIS, Flora Hill, Mayor Pingrie, Morello, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. Daybreak, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1,000. L. ' McGowan, Portia and Wm. Scott, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Well rooted and satisfaction guaranteed. Ves, and I will pay express on them, too. THAT CASH. PLEASE. Send for new descriptive list. FROM ILLINOIS. (SEED C. HuMFELD. Dear Sir :— The plants arrived in good shape and are doing nicely ; am very much pleased with them. We have also decided to give you another order. We have spent considerable money for cuttings and also plants, but they hav'nt any proved as satisfactory as yours, there- fore, you are the only firm that has received our second order. Yours very truly, W. Yerbury, Rock Island, 111. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. THE ROOTED CUTTIWC SPECIALIST. SEND ADVERTISEMENTS NOW FOR THE SPECIAL SPRING NUMBER OF THE Florists' Review TO BE ISSUED MARCH 23 Increased Value but no Increase in Rates. Send Copy Early. FLORISTS' Pub. Co. €20-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. BABY PRIMROSE. ed; $4 per 100, express. $7 per 100, express. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at f 2 per too; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $1.50, $10 per 100, express prepaid. New Frasrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and Rlies, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asp«ragHS Sprengeri. 2-in., 24 for $1.50, mail- sX-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed; A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. L>£MS, HARDY CUT FERNS $1.25 per 1000. Price will advance ne.xt week. Salax L*av«s, Bronze, Green or Assorted, $1.00 per 1000. Laural Fasteeninc. $V00 per 100 yds. .•Ml orders by wire or mail promptly filled. CROWL FERN CO., 27 B— coa St.. BOSTOW. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Runner°s^from MaHe Louisc Vlolets, which have borne 100 flowers per plant this last winter. From now until May 1st will sell good Rooted Cuttings at I.1.OO per 1000. Come and see for yourselves, dear friends, and I will prove to vou that my stock is clean, free from disease and first r I AWRIT/FM ^^^^^ '" '^^^'^^ respect. K^, LAnnll/.LlM, Money refunded if not just RHINEBLCK, N. Y. as I say. Cash with order. Mention The Review when you write. E. G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. GRAFTED ROSES ■ ™ In Fine Condition. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Meteor, Kaiserin, American Beauty, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per locx). Elegant Stock. White Cloud, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Maud Adams, Melba, Crane, America, all the best sorts, in healthy well- rooted Cuttings, quality A 1 See trade list for prices. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, GERANIUMS, ASPARAGUS, FERNS, PALMS, and YOUNG ROSES. E. G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when you write. MOLE TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawns, parks, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Guaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fail. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultmral Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by H. W. l1AbE«, RIDGEWOOD, IN. J. Mention The Review when you write. 362 The Wcddy Florists' Review^ MARCH 9. 1899. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Dear Sir: — Knowing you to be real- ly interested in the Queen of Flowers, "The Rose." I beg to advise you that a meeting of rose growers and rose lovers will be held at the Broadway Central Hotel, 671 Broadway, above Bleecker street, New York City, on Monday, the 13th of March, 1899, at 2 o'clock p, m., for the purpose of tak- ing up and reorganizing the American Rose Society, which was started by a few members at Atlantic City, New Jersey, in August, 1894, but for various reasons, too long to describe here, has remained dormant ever since. Now many of our live rosarians are very much in earnest to put this society on a practical, active working basis. At Atlantic City the following mem- bers were enrolled, paying $5.00 each: John H. Taylor, Bay side, Long Island; F. L. Moore, Chatham, New Jersey; Edwin Lonsdale, Philadelphia, Pa.; R. F. Tesson, St. Louis, Mo.; G. P. Raw- son, Elmira, N. Y.; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa.; J. N. May, Summit, N. J., and, later, F. L. Bills, Wm. Plumb and W. H. Spooner joined us. In addition to the above, the fol- lowing gentlemen join in making this call for a meeting: Ernst G. Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J.; H. Hentz, Jr., Madison, N. J.; S. C. Nash, Clifton, N. J.; Louis M. Noe, Madison, N, J.; and Paul M. Pierson, Scarboro, N. Y., and we all earnestly request you to be pres- ent and come prepared to make any suggestions you may think of that will make this society thoroughly practical and of the greatest benefit to the greatest number. That the Queen of Flowers has re- mained so long unrepresented by a society Is to be deeply regretted, and by none more than myself. Its scope of usefulness Is practically unlimited; that It can be of the greatest value to everyone Interested in roses, whether they are growing for profit or pleasure, no one can deny. Therefore, we earn- estly again request you to be present, a9 we think you would prefer to be one of the charter members, and, If from any unforeseen cause, you cannot possibly be present, please write me direct, making any suggestions which you think of that can possibly be of any service at the meeting, and en- close 15.00 as membership fee, thereby greatly obliging all the above, and Yours very truly. JOHN N. MAY. Summit, N, J., March 3, 1899. Dracaena Indivisa. 6-inch, pot grown $20.00 and $25.00 per 100 5-iDch, pot grown 1.5.00 and 18.00 Rose Clothilda Soupert, 2M-inch. .. .S.OO Vinca Variegata, 4 & 5-in. $8.00 and 7.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2}^-inch, $25.00 per 1,000 : 12.50 per 100. Cash, please. CASi; KAOSVBUBOEB, West Mentor. O. Mention the Revl«w when you write. Always Mention the.... Florlets' Review When Writincr Advertisers. REGULAR SHtPPINQ ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago* WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 8,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Wholesale Price List. Am. Beauty, extralongstem,perdoz. $4.00- 24-in. stem.... " 3.0(^ 20-in. " .... " 2.80 IWn. " .... " 2.00 " 12-in. " .... " 1.25. 8-in. " .... " l.OO Meteor perlOO, $4.00 to 6.00 Bridesmaid " 4.00 to 6.00 Bride " 5.00 to 7.0O Perle " 8.00 to 5.00 Carnatloiis " 1.50 to 2.0O lancy.... " 8.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review wlien you write. S. B. WINTER, L. P. KELLY. Manager.. Telephone Main 4580. 21 Randolph Stteet, CHICAGO. COMMISSION HANDLER OF High Grade Cut Flowers GROWERS OF GOOD STOCK.... Can Secure the Best and Quickest Returns by Consigning to us PRICE LIST.— Subject to Change without Notice. B08E8 .American Beauties, long per doz., $5.00— medium " 2.00- $4.00 short... " l.OO- 1.50 Meteors, Maids per 100, 5.00— 7.00 Brides " 6.00— 8.00 Perles " 4.00— 0.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.00— CABVATIOHB Per 100 Fancy varieties $3.00— Ordinary varieties, extra quality 2.00 — " " average stock 1.50 — MZBCBIiI.Ajn:OUS Freesia per 100, $2.00— Callas per doz., Harrisii " Romans per 100, Narcissus ' Daffodils Tulips Valley Violets " 1.50- 1.50- 2.00- $3.00 8.00- 2.00— 2.00- 4.00 3.00- 4.00 .50- .75 Mention The Review when you write. Don't delay any longer to order your EASTER, 1899, is coming i ItUtY or THE VAIiIiET, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per 1000. CBIMSOV BAXBJ;EB. extra fine plants, $25.00 per 100. TUB. BOOT. BEGOVIA UYBBIDA, in four separate colors, bulbs about 1% inches diameter, $2.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. OtOXXBIA HTBBIOA CBA8SZFOI.IA EBSCTA, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. CI.EMATXB, BHODODEVDBOVS, BFIBAEA, PAEOHIEB, etc., now on hand. Terms to unknown correspondents, cash ; otherwise, 60 days. Mention The Review when you write. F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. 100,000 VERBENAS, i- THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PU^NTS, $2.60 per 1 00 : $20.00 per 1 ,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 Bo Bust or Mildew. Packed IiiRht and Batlsfiaction Guaranteed. We are the Laritest Qrowers of Verbena5 in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L*. DIbbOIN, BlooiTiebur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. J( J> Jt J«Alway» mention the Florists' RcVieW when writing advertiacf8,J« J^J^J^ f.-A^^-^'^^,., 'Ty»5»«!,7'' MARCH «, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 363 I I I I I I I ■ IIIIdHIIIIHilHIIIIIIillilltlillllMilll'llllliniilllHl Hot-Bed Sash. Tenons white-leaded; Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress Lumber. Quick Shipments. We have in stock and can ship immediately: 3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows lo in. glass. 3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " 8 in. " 4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. " Not glazed, lU in. thick. Delivered Prices Quoted on application. State size and quantity wanted. No order too small to receive careful atten- tion, and none too large for our facilities. 1 I I I I I I I LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., | Lockiand, Ohio. I I ■niiiiaiii!iiiiiPiiiii!i!iaiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiii[iiBiiiiril Mention the Review when you write. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strong:, healthy stock of the following well-known vaneties: Mine><}. Bergrmann Ivory The Queen Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Wedding Niveus Minerva Liberty Bonna&on Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood from 2'4-in. pots, $2.00 per'lOO; per luOO, |15.00 Cannas, good variety named $2.00 per 100 mixed 1.00 NymphaeaOdorataGigantea.strongroots 3.M) R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Review when you write. Rose Owen Eugene Dailledouze Wm.JEi. Lincoln Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. Whilldin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingfordii Geo. W. Childs Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, 1899 EABDY SKBUBS, TBEES. VXVBS. EVEBOSEBVS and PEBEVXTIAIiS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvllle, Mitchell Co.N. C Mention Tb« Reylew when rou write. Special Offer of- HYBRID CLEMATIS We have again this sea- son a fine stock of good, strong plants, two years old, own roots. Boskoop Seedling. Extra large lavender. Duchess of Edinburgh. ;;^ Double pure white. ^^ Fairy Queen. Pale flesh with a pink bar. Gipsy Queen. One of the fin- est rich purple varieties. Henryi. Finest large single white. Jackmanni. The best known and most popular varie- ty. Color: dark, rich, royal purple. Madam baron Veillard. Light rose, shaded lilac. Mme. Van Houtte. Pure white; extra fine. Miss Bateman. White with chocolate-red anthers. Standlshi. Light Blue. The Gem. Deep lavender blue. The President. Bright bluish purple. $3.73 per dozen; $30.00 per 100. NEW RED CLEMATIS. M. Koster. A bright rosy carmine, not as rich in color as Mme. Edouard Andre, but possessing the advantage over that beautiful variety of being a much stronger, freer grower, and also of being remarkably free in flowering, while Mme. Ed- ouard Andre, though richer and brighter in color, lacks in constitution, and makes but a light growth. We have seen M. Koster under ordinary nursery culture, a height of 6 to 3 feet, in two-year-old plants, with hundreds of flowers open at one time. S5 cents each; $4.00 per dozen. CLEMATIS CRISPA. CLEMATIS COCCINEA. We have a fine stock of fine two-year-old plants of the above two varieties at Sl.OO per dozen; «7.00 per 100. CLEMATIS EUMMIU. Clematis M. Koster Strong two-year-old plants of dozen; JIO.OO per 100. this old favorite. $1.25 per Henry A. Dreer, 7 14 chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Review when you write. And Still They Come South Side Floral Co., Springfield, 111. Gents:— I saw your 5000 Verbenas, just received by Brittenbaugh Bros. I want 2000 just like them. Please send at once C. O. D. Yours resp'y, SAMUEL GASS, Allegheny, Pa. VERBENAS— Strong rooted cuttings, 80 grand va- rieties. 60c per 100, $5.00 per ll(W; .5000, $22.00. PETUNIAS— Dreer's latest set of double fringed, true to name, $1.00 per 100. SMI LAX— Strong, bushy seedlings, ready for pots, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on the preceding stock. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready. Clean healthy stock, well rooted, at lowest prices quoted. Send for our lists and save money. Terms cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO. SPRINQFIELD, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. rOR CARNATION RUST USE FOSTITE. 1,500 Dwarf Pearl Tuberoses for $5.00 Just received— HO^LAVD SOSES, leading sorts at low prices. Send for price list. C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 193 Greenwich Street, HSW TOBK. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality. $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEH & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention the Review when you write. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Novelties. Also coNiplete list of best commercial varieties. Our Catalogue Now Ready. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adriaa, Mick. Mention The Review when you Write. INSURE *a*TtifFIEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Sec'y, ^m.^^ FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention The Review when 70a write. S^it^ljMAta^J, ILf'-x^^^^jjivi,.--'- 364 The Weekly Florists' Review* MARCH 9, 1899, SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. Rl, Saturdays. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. IPIQ \A |C IQ I nHlnilf Qf Dhihflfilnhh Do AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. IDlA-|*rlU-|0 LUUIUW Oh| rilll(lU6l|Jllldy Tfli Mentlcn th€ Revkw when you write. Wholesale ■^riorist PinSBURC CUT FLOWER CO., ltd. 'Long Distance 'Phone 2167. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Write for Price Ust. Mention The Review when you write. No. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. FAKE SEED ADVS. It is about time that seedsmen gen- €rally should take some action regard- ing the falie advs. offering extensive collections of seeds at prices at which they cannot be honestly supplied. There seems to be an unusual number of such this season, and it would seem that reputable seedsmen who are large advertisers in the publications carry- ing these fake advs. should make a concerted effort to have the evil abated. A sample recently secured of one of these collections, offered for 10 cents, •was very interesting. In the various "packets" there were exactly ten seeds of cosmos, eight of sweet peas, five of cypress vine and four of nasturtium. Should every one grow there would be enough of none to be of any value to the planter and every purchaser would not only be disgusted, but would nat- urally conclude that other collections advertised by reputable seedsmen are cheap offers in name only. In this way a serious injury is done to all endeav- oring to conduct a legitimate business, and the publications admitting such advs. to their columns should be called to account. LOUISVILLE, KY. Severe Hail Storm. Many florists suffered serious losses in broken glass from the hail storm on March 3, between 4 and 5 p. m., it being the heaviest fall of hail ever known here. Among those who suffered most were H. Lichtefeld, J. B. Rudy, Wm. Mann, Geo. Schulz, Henry Fuchs and C, Koenig, the last named having only 25 whole lights of glass left out of 8,000 feet. Most all the other florists lost more or less glass. In some parts of the city the hail lay on the ground to a depth of three inches, and some of the stones weighed 1% oz. KY. OWOSSO. MICH.— Mr. John S. Schleider. proprietor Sunnyside Green- houses, has bought two lots downtown on which he will erect a store and con- servatory. ROSES. Carnations VALLEV FERNS. GAUX ,and IVY LEAVES, and alllclndsof. Seasonable Flowers in Stoclc. Consign- ments of good stock solicited. MtAngi\Kif Ks Wlstern I'oiMAbNlvYVlxiev. We get daily new .customers [because we have the ^ reputation that all orders are punctually filled. Long D stance Telephone 2985. F. SrOKES. Mananer. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DE5iaN5 on hand. Mention The Review when you write. EASTER ORDERS For OAI^AX I^EAVSS add I.EUCOTKOE SPBATS ahonld 1>« placed now. Send for information. HARUN P. KELSEY, Introducer, 1106 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. Cat Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morninsr at 6 o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, sccrctarv. Mcotlon The Rarlew when 70a write. H OUSE IN PLANTS THE HOUSE. Th« PLIIIIT trade from tha point of "buainaaa," and also tha oara of Planta, treated in an attraotlva aix-paga Foldar to be given to customers. Sample order of 26 copies mailed for 60c in stamps Dani B. Long, ''>'»"•'•^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Money Maker.' Lizzie McGowan Carnation, Rooted Cuttings must go faster, price reduced to $5.00 per thousand, &s good as the best. Also Geraniums, from 2 to 2^-in. pots, best Icinds, mixed, used by the wealthy people of Trenton, N. J., past season. Now ready for 3J^ or4-in. pots, at $2.5 ) per hundred, $20.00 per thousand. Cash. Sample free. B. F. MUSCHERT, • PENN VALLEY, PA. Mention The Review when you write. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, ^S^;t'%& 495 Washinflton St.. BUFFALO, N. Y. Also Dealer.in Florists' Supplies and Wire Deslsns. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERStv^ 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Meptloo The Rarlew when yoo write. EDWARD REID, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Wholesale riorlst, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILAOaPHIA, PA. ICentlon The Review when ron write. ee Clean Stock, Pedestal Grown. PandannsVeitchii tt-in. pots, $1.00 e»ch; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list of sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, - Oerinantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLmeE PLJIHTS. Largest stock in America. SIEBBSCKT ft BOV, XTew Sochelle, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and ^^^s, AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Moptlon The Review when yoo write. .,^- J W^^sJW^V- ■'■■jf^y >?«>-,f)f -'.v.r, * ^ MARCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 365 r^t^r^'JrTlrtlT'Jh't'r^T^t^rl'r^t^r^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Cut Flowers ^ Qur DoveS .PLACE YOUR, ^ Caster Orders ^ WITH US NOW. ^ WE WILL HAVE * Good Stock ^ AND ARE PREPARED 4» TO TAKE...... ^ Good Care ^ OF YOUR ORDERS. 4» 4* No. 1, prime quality* at never before heard of prices, DO NOT FORGET OUR A. L RANDALL, 1 4 Washington St. $1.00 each % Florists' Supply J Department. % Give us a Trial Order. ...CHICAGO. % iTt lift lYt aXe. iTffc. iMt lift ajTt. iYl ajft iTt. ajTt iXt. alTc aXt iTt^ alTt iTt iT t iXt aXt. aXt aXt iM t ajTt ilTt. ajTe. iWs. iTt alTt i M t. aXl xf^s. iVl alTt iTt iMt. iWl aTTt alTt. allTc Mention the Review when you write. PALMS. HOME.OBOWV, FIVE BTUXDY STOCK. OBOWV COOX.. Areca lutescens • 1 11 *• tl f» •4 Latania Borbonica «« 11 »• 11 II It II 11 II 11 Phoenix Canarlensis 1. •1 It II 41 11 Phoenix tt Reclinata tt 11 No 01 > o u 8 k5 Zi-) OMdH 48 *4 $200.00 6 80 ♦3 100.00 6 48 fr-9 75.00 S 30 5-7 50.00 i% 30 4-6 35.00 4 ao 4 25.00 3 6 ao.oo 30 ^5-6 76.00 5^ 24 4-5 50.00 5 ao 4-5 35.00 i% 20 «-4 25.00 4 16 1-2 15.00 S 10 5-6 10.00 7 4 100.00 24-30 6-8 35.00 4V$ 30-36 6-8 50.00 5 6 60.00 75.00 7 40^ 6-8 100.00 6 36-40 5-6 75.00 7 8 100. OO 48 6-8 200.00 'Plants in a pot. fCharacteristic leaves. Selaginella Emeliana, 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. JR Hri<^<^ The Bzotio Vurserles, • U. IILIOO) DAYTON, OHIO. lC«ntloB Th> Review when yon writ*. Per 100 Seven Sisters $2.50 Tennessee Belle.. 2.50 Mad. Alfred de Bougmont 2.50 Bridesmaid 3.00 Climbing Meteor. 2.50 White Rambler... 3.00 Yellow Rambler.. 3.00 La France 3.50 Empress of China 3.00 Mention The Review A Bargain in Roses This stock is in 2^-in. pots and in good ship- ping order. JOSEPH LAIHR A SONS, Successors to G. A. Mead, Box 280, Springfield, 0. when TOO write. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. •^t^;S TTnEtP Poplar*— Carolina, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 12 to 15 feet, Qolden, Silver and Lombardy mBHHk. same elzee. Myeamore— European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. MaKnoliaa— ""'"""'" AcuTDlnata, 4 to 6, 6 to 8 and 8 to 10 feet ; Trlpetela, SoulanKeana, and Speclosa IK to 2 and 2 to 3 feet, six other eorta 1}^ to 2 feet. Muplea— Immense (stock, leadlnKT sorts, all sizes, 6 to 25 feet. Mountain Aah— European and Oak Leaved. Willows— Laurel Leaf, Canescens, Rosemary, Etc. In Weeplns Tree*, wo offer immense lot of 'Wllloiva, Kilmarnock, New American, Wisconsin ana Babylonlca. Mulberry— Teas Weeping, the finest lot we ever grew. Mt. Aah, Uut Iteaved Birch, Etc. In Tloeaand Shraba— Anpelopsia, yeltcbi,8trongtwo year field srown. Clenatia, Jackmani, Benryl, Mad. Ed. Andre, etc. BerberlB—Thunbergll ana Purpurea. Elder —Golden, dyrinca— Oolden. Splreaa- Van Houtte, Anthony Waterer, Thunbertfil, etc, Cllaca— New Double Flowered In 8 varieties. AHheaa, Deutsiaa, Bnoivballa, Syrlnvaa, 'WieBellaa, Etc.. In i;reatsupply. Koaeti— two years field (frown. Hybrid Perpetual, Mose, Climbers, WIchurlana and Wlchnrlana Hybrids, Bugosa, and Kugosa Hybrids and MultlfloraJaponica. Asaleaa— Mollis and Pontlca, fine busby well- budded plants. Forty-foor Oreenhoaaea well filled with Roaes, Palma, Fema, FIcns, Chinese Azaleas, Araaearlaa, Seranlame, Etc, Correspondence solicited. Catalognes and price lists free. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 546, Painesville, O. Mention The Review when you write. ,^^ Qalms """ Ferns The LarKcst Stock of Plants in the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted when we have anything special to offer. GEO. WineOLD, N. »;?,% s.. Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUniNGS Coleus, mixed colors 60c per 100 Dreer's Double Petunias 80c " Dreer's Princess Pauline Ageratum ... .80c " Cyclamen pers. giant. 2M-inch pots.. . 3.00 CHRIST. WINTERICH, Deliance. 0. Altheas Red, white and pink double flowered varieties. Very fine large bushes, 6 to 8 feet high, fier doz. Also smaller sizes. Send for ist of large collection of Shrubbery and Ornamental Trees, Evergreens, etc. SAMUEIi C. MOON, Morrisviiie, Bucks County, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ELTZHOLTZ'S EARLY POTATO. A wonderful new Potato that is most remarkably early and productive, and of good flavor. It is much the best for early forcing and is free from disease. Each hill gives 40 to 50 or more potatoes ; in extra good potato ground I have counted 70 to 80 in one hill. The growing period is very short. It is the potato of the future. To be deliv- ered last of April. Price $1.00 per lb., S4.00 for 5 lbs. Cash must accompany all orders, or will be sent C. O. D H. ELTZHOLTZ, Far Rockaway, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Review when you write- Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. .ij. ^•>i>te^ 366 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 9, 1899. ST. PAUL, MINN. Trade during Lent has been good and there has been no surfeit of flow- ers at any time. Roses and carnations are still in good demand with not enough home grown stoclt to supply the wants. While the weather has been cold it has also been bright and favorable to the development of good blooms. There has been an unusual demand for white flowers, mostly for funeral purposes, while some days they were very scarce and hard to obtain. Color- ed flowers are being used quite a good deal for funeral purposes. Flat bou- quets of Meteor are now considered very appropriate, while wreaths and crescents of Bridesmaid are also pop- ular, Violets are the only stock in mar- ket now in excess of demand and prices have dropped very low. On Saturday last one firm had the sign "best violets 10 cents per bunch," a block away — "violets today 20 cents per bunch" was conspicuous, while a block in another direction, "2 bunches of violets for 25 cents" was swinging in the breeze. Such little cuts and special bargains attract a certain class of trade and may in the end help the business in general, but certainly the grower and retailer make nothing directly by such low prices. John A. May had the Lawson carna- tion direct from Boston on exhibition last week. It was rather disappoint- ing to flower lovers, though seen to a disadvantage after its long journey. It certainly is not as pretty as Argyle, Victor or Triumph, while for size Mary Wood and Mrs. Bradt surpass it. Christ Hansen is building a new rose house 22x120 ft He expects to plant it soon for summer blooming. August Vogt entertained a party of florist friends on his birthday. The bowlers made the following scores at their last meeting: Nagel 164 131 145 164 Hartman 148 124 137 129 Mialmquist 150 138 146 103 ■Win 131 141 130 123 Oarlson 142 107 133 126 Monson 93 110 161 118 Swahn 127 126 U7 Baldwin 97 80 119 Hoppe 80 110 130 The Society of Minnesota Florists' will hold a social meeting in the hall corner Nicollet avenue and Third street, Minneapolis, Saturday, March 11, at 8 p. m. Music, refreshments and dancing. All come. X. Y. Z. AZALEA INDICA 10 to 12-in.. $3,150 per doz. 14tol6-in.,$7.00 perdoz. PANSIES, nne bushy plants, transplanted in cold frames, 60c per 100, $4.00 per lOCR). GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, E. G. Hill, Gen. Grant and others, 2J^-in„ $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1000. Farquhar Violet Runners, $6 per 1000. WHITTON ft SONS, WhoUsale Florists, City and Green SU., (JTiCA, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. BlillHIIIIIIBIIIIIIII! piiiiiiaiiiiiiniiini I INew Rose ■ I ■ "Lady Dorothea"! I Will be disseminated this season. READY APRIL. 15th. I JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. | IniiniiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiniiiiBiiiaiiiiniiiiin^^^ Mention The Review when you write. PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS Height. Perdoz. Per 100 4-ln. pot, 3 Plants, 15 to 18 In. $3.00 (25.00 5 '• 3 " 20 to 22 In. 6.00 50 00 6 " 3 " - 22 10 26 In. 9.00 75.00 6 " 3 " 28 to 30 in. 12.00 100.00 12 " 3 " 60 to 72 In., very bushy, ea., 10.00 A few busby specimens, 14- In. pot, %-tt. high, ea., |2& JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget it. COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height. 2x3-ln. pot, 1 Plant, 1 .< I .• It 1 «i II 3 « KENTIA Leaves. pots, 4 to 5 5 co6 5 « « ' 6 Mention The Review when you write. 3- in 4 5 ' 6 6 «to 8-ln. 8 to 10-ln. 15-ln. 15 to 18-ln., 15 to 18-ln., per 100, $10.00 15.00 " 40.00 ea., 50c.; doz. 6.00 ea., 50c.; doz. 6.00 BELMOREANA Height. Per doz. 10 to 12-ln. 15 to 18-ln. 18to20-ln. 18to20-ln. 24 to 30-ln. $3.00 6.00 12.00 15 00 laoo Per 100 $ 25.00 50.00 100.00 125.00 150.00 I Burpee's Seeds Grow I The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2,970 No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 30,500 " November ...36,500 ' " December... 39,000 " January 28,595 " February ....33,000 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record.? And for these I received from $2.50 to $1.00 per 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet; the wav things look now, I shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new Dook on Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a very free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1,000 . . 990.00 Per 100 $10.00 per 500.... 46.00 Per dozen... 1.60 Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5,000. Address Wl llllinD 688 Belmont St., I Li ninUll) BBOCXTOH, MASS. Mention the Review when you write. 20,000 Rooted Rose Cuttings ^""fcfeonLa France, Perle, $1.2.5 per 100; $11.00 per 1000. Bride, Bridesmaid. $1.15 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CJIRNJITIOIIS-Daybreak, Portia. 100, $1.25; 1000, $10. Scott. McGowan, 100, $1; 1000, $7. Flora Hill. 100, $2. Maris Louise Violsts, 100, 75c; 1000, $5. Keadv April 2. Will trade for some good transplanted Pansy plants. By mail 10c per 1(K) extra. J. J. LAMPERT, North King St., XENIA. 0. Mention The Review when you write. SI gd and a good one, Ageratum Blue N0V6ILV Perfection, fine foliage and ^^^^^ *'/ large, well colored flower, for pots or borders, 2}£-in., strong, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. CAN NAS, strong, 1 to 3 eyes, red leaved, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Named— Egandale, .America, Oueen Charlotte, Vaughan, Crozy, Italia, Austria, Chas. Henderson, Herat, etc., $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Seedlings with leaves»-in. high from above varieties, $1.00 per lOO, $8.00 per 1000. Good mixed, 1 to 3 eyes, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Also Carnations, Geraniums, Coleus, Chrysanthe- mums, etc. Let us price your list. RICHARD INSALL, LockBoz514,WestMoore8town,N. J. NearPhila. Mention The Revleir when yon write. FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP. ^§i Sweet .'Myssum— double, 25^-in. pots $2.00 Chrysanthemums— new and standard varieties 4.00 Geraniums— double Grant, 2V^-in. pots 2.00 Geraniums— Snow on the M'tn, white leaved. 2.50 Heliotrope— finest dark., 2J^-in. pots 2.50 Salvia— new Clara Bedman, fine plants 2.00 Coleus— Verschaffelti and Golden Bedder. ... 2.00 Cash with order, please. BlCKOXiAS AMOS, - Crestline, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, Violpf" ^'■ders received now for Spring de- T ivriv^t* livery of .^1 stock such as produces a C«^A^«'sl«c-|-C! crop-Marie Louise, fsr- Op6ClallSlS* quharandUdyCsmpbeil. PADIIATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, UAnnA I lUHOi Evelina, Painted Lady,Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. O&ABTD BAPXBS, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. ^ways mention the Florists' Review wheo writing advertisers. MARCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Revie w» 367 OUR TRADE LIST MARCH, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 ARGYLE. fine dark pink $3.00 EVELINA, best paying white 3.00 EMPRESS, dark red 3.00 GOLD NUGGET, Yellow 4.00 PAINTED LADY 2.00 MARY WOOD, white 3.00 PSYCHE, variegated 2.00 FLORA HILL, white 1.60 DAYBREAK, shell pink 1.50 C. A. DANA, light pink 1.50 TRIUMPH, the big pink 2.00 iUBILEE, scarlet 1.50 lAYOR PINGREE, big cream 1.60 ARMAZINDY, variegated 1.50 VICTOR, pink 2.00 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 NEW YORK 4.00 MRS. IAS. DEAN 4.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 3.50 Five cuttings at 100 rate. PLANTS-Strong, 2 1-4 Inch. Per 100 NEW COLEUS BROWNII, a good bedder, $5.00 VELVET PLANT, a big seller 3.00 GERANIUM Mad. Salleroi 2.00 Ivy mixed 2.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem 2.00 SOUTHERN. THYME 2.00 IRESINE, red and yellow for Canna border. 2.00 ABUTILON, choice mixed 2.00 SMILAX 1.00 from flats 50 HELIOTROPE, mixed 2.00 BEGONIA, choice mixed 2.00 Erfordii 2.00 Sandersonii 2.00 Hybrida 2.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ERECTUM... 8.00 NEW YELLOW MARGUERITE 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our selection 2.00 Five plants at 100 rate. Spot CaRh. NEW SEEDS. , Yi oz. 1 oz. Lettuce— Grand Rapids $ .05 $ .10 Raddish— Turnip and Lady Finger.. . .05 .10 Tomato — Dwarf Champion and Queen .05 .10 Beet— EarlyTurnip and Long D. Blood .05 .10 Watermelon— Sweet Heart 05 .10 Pumpkin— New England Pie 03 .10 Squash— Crookneck and Summer 05 .10 Cucumber — Long Green and Chicago. .05 .10 Spinach— English 05 .10 Cabbage— Early Wakefield, Flat.. ) Dutch, Stimps and Drumhead.. >■ .10 .20 Surehead ana Red Pickling ) Cress 05 .10 Carrots— Danvers and Short Horn .. > <« ,« White Horse \ "^ -l" Parsley 05 .10 Okra 05 .10 Leeks and Kohl Rabi 05 .10 Sage— English 10 .20 Celery— White Plume and Pink Plume .10 .20 Parsnip— Hollow Crown 05 .10 Cucumber— English Forcing 25 .50 NEW FLOWER SEEDS. \i oz. 1 oz. Pansies— Mitting's Giant Flowering, ) Yellow. White, Dark Purple, and }-$1.00 $t.00 Sky Blue ) Mammoth Verbenas 1.00 4.00 Asters— Perfection, White, Pink ..>.«« inn Blue,and Mixed \ ^-^ ^'^ Feverfew— Golden Feather packet .10 Daisies— Double White and Pink " .10 Mignonette " .05 1.00 Sweet William, White " .05 1.00 Primula Obconica " .10 Primula— every variety you want " .10 No price list sent out this Spring. We only have for sale what is in this adv. MORRIS FLORAL CO,, Morris, IIL Mention The Review when you write. Ti A T?n A T1Vr To make room at once, I offer X>/l.XlUiiLli>l . Princess Wales, the finest single Violet, strong: rooted runners at only $6 per i.ooo; California and Luxonne at $3 per i.ooo. Ready for immediate delivery. Cash with order. WM. S. HERZOQ, riorristown, N. J. Mention the Review when you write. BPECXAI. I.OW PBXCE8 Until April lat, 1899 Galax Leaves, Red and Green. Per i,ooo..$ .75 Per 5,cxx). .$3.25 Per 10,000. .$5.75 Leucothoe Sprays. -taAu^Lwf- Per 100 — $.80 Per 500 — $3.50 Per 1,000. . .$6.00 Xr~»*f"- Orders filled in rotation. Write for finest Catalogue of Florists' Supplies. "We carry a full line of FANCY BASKETS, POT COVERS, PLANT STANDS, CHENILLE, FOILS, CYCAS LEAVES, WHEAT SHEAVES. M. RIGC at GO., IMPORTERS AND MRNUFIICTURCRS, 25 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Mention the Revl«w when you wriite. Til A Pai#^I TAttAnham Late of a. m. c. jongkindt coninck. ine nliyai lUnennam M««afli««Director.A.IM.CVANDERELST. Nurseries, Ltd., dedemsvaart, nr zwoiie, Netherlands. RARE AND NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Anemone Sylvestris, fl. pi., young plants in pots $9.00 Arnebia Echioides 10.00 Chrysanthemum max. filiforme 7.50 Convallaria maj., var. Fortin 1.25 Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis 11.00 Helenium Autumnale Superbum 6.00 Hemerocallis Aurantiaca Major (cultivated) 27.50 HeucheraAlba 7.00 Hens Sempervirens Little Gem 8.00 Incarvillea Delavayi 40.00 Per 100 Nymphsea Laydekerii purpurata |290.00 " " rosea 180.00 " Aurora, each, $7.50 " Robinsoniana, each, $5.00 Oreocome Candolli 20.00 Papaver Orient Silver Queen 10.00 Petasites Jap. Giganteus 20.00 Physalis Franchetti 2.25 Sagittaria Jap. fl. pi 20.00 Spiraea Aruncus var. Kneiffi 87.50 V iola Odor, Princess of Wales 4.00 Olgae..'. 5.00 GUNNEBA 8CABBA, leaves 6 to 7 ft. across, strong plants, $15 to $20 per 100. AL.PINE RHODODENDRONS, strong pknts, $9.00 per 100. Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on appli- cation. List of Narcissus in April. Mention The Review when you write. CSIABUSICD 1806 ■<^^ ENILSTEFFEI llC^Mccw lisrerrEiis. JEEtt F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale 6rowers TREES and PUNTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, "INEWJERSEY Mention The Review wbefa you write. Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, I «»/ ^ Meteors, La France and nOOtOnS and Kalserln-now ready. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats ready now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write qj.©. A. KITKI., Long Distance Phone 14. PEXXS', TStlt. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nufscry Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. ■.isf^«;''7sn^^ . 368 The Weekly Florists' Review* MARCH 9, 1899. WASHINGTON. Business the past week has been quite lively for Lent. There have been quite a number of dinners and lunch- eons and instead of prices going down have kept up to the standard mark. Brides, Maids and Meteors bring $8 to $10, La France, Gates, Kaiserin $10 to $12; carnations $1.50 to $3.00; all bulb- ous stock $2 and $3. Harrisii are now coming in fine and go slowly at $8. Violets are very plentiful. Every street corner is loaded down with them, but in spite of quantity they are disposed of every day. This is quite a harvest for the fakir as he pays 20 to 30 cents per 100 and sells them for 75 cents to $1.00. Everybody is making preparations for Easter. From present indications t^ere will be no shortage. Visitors: Henry Dreyer of A. Her- mann, New York, and B. Eschner of the firm of Rice & Co., Philadelphia. F. H. KRAMER. SCX3ETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Plant Registration. Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O., have registered new rose Frances E. Willard, a seedling from Marie Guil- lot, and Coquette de Lyon. Growth vigorous, foliage laige, height five to six feet; fiower pure white, three to four inches in diameter; bud short, very durable and perfect. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., has registered new geranium America, a seedling from Mars. Growth dwarf, foliage zoned, color shaded from pure white to deep rose, flowers large and round, blotched and striped so that no two appear of identical color. More floriferous than Mars. WM. J. STEWART, Sec'y. NEW ORLEANS. The February blizzard played sad havoc with the gardens in this city. The giant palms that have been a fea- ture for so many years were almost all killed or so seriouBly injured that they are a blemish rather than an ornament. Almost all the tea roees have been killed and the frost made a clean sweep of the annuals. Many of the florists lost large stocks which were in frames. FT. MADISON. lA.— A flre occurred at the establishment of the wholesale seed firm of Voigt Sons. The stock was covered by insurance. WHAT DO YOU WANT ? 2o,ooo Cannas— Mme. Crozy, Chas. Henderson, Austria, Burbank, A. Bouvier, Queen Charlotte, 2c. Florence VauKhan, Italia, Peachblow, Alsace, 4c. Flamin- go, Phila. and Maiden Blush, 8c. Pelarg^onium Victor, Weeping Lantana, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Golden Glow, 50c doz. Genista for Easter, 4-in.: Vinca Var, 4-in., 75c doz. Violet— Pr. Wales, 51.50 per 100; California and L. H. Campbell, $1 per 100, all extra strong Fall run- ners. Scott, McGowan and Portia R. C, $1 per 100 ; Eldorado, $1.50 per 100. 1, BENJ. CONNELL, Florist. West Qrove, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS ROSES AND CARNATIONS. ROSES. 100 Meteor |1.50 Bridesmaid 1.50 1000 112.50 12.50 Bride. 100 1.50 ICOO 12.50 CARNATIONS. FINK. 100 1000 Triumph $1.50 $12.50 Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50 Painted Lady 4.10 35.00 Daybreak 1.50 12.50 Argyle 4.00 35.00 Mrs. Frances J cost 5.00 50.00 McBurney 1.50 12.50 BED. Dazzle 4.00 85.00 Jubilee 2.00 17.50 Bon Ton 4.00 85.00 MABOOV. Empress 4.00 35.00 WHITE. 100 1000 FloraHill 1.50 12.50 Mary Wood 5.00 40.00 The largest and best White Carnation that is grown. Has a strong stiff stem and a constant bloomer. Sell in the market to- day for nearly double any other White Car- nation we handle. Evelina 4.00 85.00 VABIEGATSD- White and Bed. Psyche 4.00 35.00 Armazindy 2.00 17.50 TEI.I.OW. Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50 Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00 BASSEH & WASHBIRN, «»L«»J^S!^/'L%«?'«^ '^^ Greenhouses and Residence, HINSDALE, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Long Distance 'Phone No. lO New Variegated S/\|^[)U§|^Y Fancy CARNATION ^^ Tfio earliest* freest, largest and most productive variegated Carnation ever offered to the trade* One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT XT I 93 per dozen. $10 per hundred. 975 per thousand. W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. Flora Hill Has come to stay. A sterling commer- cial White Carnation. Everyone can grow It. Best returns are on this sort. Cleaa stock, well rooted and full count on youizr^ orders. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ISO, 000 R. C. of other varieties to select from. Send for my price list and state your wants for an estimate. WM. MURPHY, station F, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINQS of New and Standard ARNATIONS.... Send for Price List. JzS '0" WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. x: A'p' N TvT] mjm Rooted Cuttins^s of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanlej; White and California Violets and Giant Double Alyssum. W. B. BHEX^XIBE, - AVOHDAX.E, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review when 70a write. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, stronR and clean, $1.40 per lOO not rooted, strong and clean 75 " Albertini and DeUa Fox, very fine stock, reoted, strong and clean — $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " CASH WITH ORDER. LK mmS GREENHOUSES. L« Mars, la. Mention The Review when you write. GET fiCliCQCC >' you want the best Commercial THE ULnLOLL WHITE CARNATION. Has with me during Dec, Jan and so far in Feb., out- jrielded S. Spray by nearly one-third. Seems to be a con- tinuous bloomer; pure white, 2H-in. ; no culls; does not split; does equallv well in light or heavy soil. Have not lost a plant out of t6oo planted, nor seen a single case of stem rot. A strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the low price of $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Marie Louise Violets, Rooted Runners, 50c per 100. French Cannas, mixed, mostly Yellow, Dormant, $3 per 100. W. C. STROM, Attica, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. MITGIilNGS 5c GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. Cikl.l.NM<)l ^»r, Rl II.DINd. VENTILATING APPARATUS MOl \V\I1K BOIIIKS, PIPIS \M) SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE Mention The Review when yoa write. •liLj£:.l ■ .~-.*i*t>; ■^-^■■^ *;■*- -^ ■ ' ' MARCH 9, 1899. The Weekly Fbrists' Review* 369 5000 GERANIUMS From 2^ -inch Pots. Fine Stock, ready for shifting into larger size. Purchaser's selection, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. All the leading standard varieties and recent introductions, sucii as: DOUBLES— S. A. Nutt, Marvel, William Kelway, V. P. Raspail, Alph. Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, Monde de Rue, Double Guinea, Golden Crown, Mary Hill, Rose Perfection, La Favorite, Ctsse. la Baume, Ctsse. de Harcourt, John Doyle, W. P. Simmons. SINGLES— Mme. Bruant, Madonna, Peach Blossom, Mme. C. Molin, W. A. Chalfant, J. R. Lowell, Gettysburgh, Crimson Bedder, Mrs. J. M. Gaar, Mar. de Layre, and many others. CARNATIONS in fine condition, ready now — from sand and soil. AMERICA, G. H. CRANE, 2 grand Scarlets, introductions for 1899. $2.00 per doz,f $10.00 per 100. Per 100 PerlCOO Jubilee $2.50 $20.00 Bon Ton 4.00 35.00 Empress 4.00 35.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Argyle $4.00 $35.00 Mrs. Bradt 5.00 40.00 Gold Nugget 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. McBurney $2.50 $20.00 Evelina 4.00 35.00 Mayor Pingree 2.50 20.00 We are still seiiin^that Nephfolepis Cofdata Coffipacta. Every florist should grow some of this Fern. give the best of satisfaction to your retail customers. Grand New Price, 2H-iD. pots, 75o per doz., S6-00 per 10('; 3-in. pots, 91.96 per doz., $7.50 per 100; 4-in. pots, 93-00 per doz Send in your order at once, while stock is in fine condition. Tenui— Cash with order. Address Per 100 Per 1000 White Cloud $4.00 $35.00 Flora Hill 2.00 1.5.00 Jack Frost 4.00 35.00 Albertini 2.50 20.00 It is a quick seller, and will 915.00 per 100. H. W. BUCKBEE, FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES, Mention The Review when you write. Lock Box 911, ROCKFORD. ILL. CARNATIONS... ROOTED CUTTINGS. G. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and oontinuous bloomer. Gen. Maoao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Gen. Gomez (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer, long stiff stems. Glacier (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Amerloa (Hill) Large soft scarlet. Melba (May and Craig) Light pink. White Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Gold Nugget, yellow. New York, cerise pink. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mary Wood, white, light pink. Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 189fs and standard varieties. We have a FINE STOCK. ^^ Send for our complete descriptive Price List. Fi Dorner ft Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Review when you write. c ARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for $4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Wnshiiigrton, D. C. Mention The Review when you write. NEW Carnations. America, Melba, G. H. Crane, Gomez, and others, $10.00 per hundred. White Cloud, Argyle, Gold Nugget, Mrs. Bradt. and others, $5.00 per hundred. Complete list sent free. OED. HAVCOCX & SON, OBAS-D HAVEN, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. FRANCIS BRILL, Hempstead, Longlsland.N.Y. Specialist in Cabbage and Cauliflower Seed Mention The Review when you write. New Carnations for 1899... Per Per doz. 100 C.H.Crane. .$2.(0 $10.00 America 2.00 10.00 Dorothy Sweet 2.00 10.00 Gen'l Gomez 2.00 10.00 Gen'l Maceo. 2.00 10.00 Glacier 2.00 10.00 Melba 2.00 lO.tO Evanston... 2.00 7.00 Per lOuO $75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 60.00 Per doz. Mary A. Baker.. $1.50 Anna C. Eastburn 1.50 Gov. Griggs 2.00 Duke of York... 2.00 Liberty 2.00 Cardinalis 2.00 Progress 2.00 EmUine 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 $8.00 $70.00 1 8.00 70.00 10.00 75.00 10.00 75.00 10.00 75.00 10.00 75.00 10.00 75.00 10.00 75.00 Per doz. Iris Miller $2.00 Elsie Furgeson.. 2.00 Dr. Tevis 2.00 Helen Dean 2.(0 Leslie Paul 2.00 JohnHinkle 2.00 Grace Runyon. .. 2.00 Harriet Bradford. 2.00 Per 100 $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Per 1000 $75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 Catalogue ready February lOth. B. WEBER & SONS, = = OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Review when you write. »^f^ww-wwww^wwwww Herr's Carnations Three houses of California Novelties from John H. Slevers ft Co. Iris Miller and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be m every grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival oi and in my estimation better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy, and the four are very free bloomers from October 1st to end of season. There are four others, and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems and with perfect calyx. 12 each of the 8 sorts for $10.00, or 360 for 918.75 Uncle Walter is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave, and said by men who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. Price $5.00 per lOO, or 840. OO per l.OOO Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning; it. ^, Ruffalo. N. Y.. Jan. 13, i8gg. Theron Parker. Pear Sir : — Your Model Carnation Support is the best thin^ I have yet tried. In fact, it is about ideal. I u.sed it this winter on Scotts, Flora Hill, Mrs. Beal and {lenessee. The principle is perfect, but experien e may teach us that in some varieties, for in- stance. Daybreak the lower rine might with advantage be two inches lower. If could afford the first cost, at once, I would not think of using anything but the "Model." Very respectfully yours, William Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. Some Things You Want.... AGER ATUM , blue and white dwarf. Per 100 2-in. pots $2.00 HARDY PHLOX. 10 distinct varieties, 2-in. pots 2.!50 FUCHSIAS, « varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 GIANT PEARL MARGUERITE, 2-in. pots 2.00 RUDBECKIA, 3J^-in. pots 4.00 STATICE ARMERIA, 3M-in. pots 3.00 BEGONIAS, 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 ACHILLEA, the Pearl, 2-in. pots 2.00 Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Cash, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Review when you writa. SEND ADVERTISEMENTS NOW FOR THE Special ..Spring Number.. OF THE Florists' Review TO BE ISSUED Increased Value but Mot*/*k O'Z. No Increase in .../▼IdrCIl A,0 Rates. Jt SEND COPY EARLY. I ■fcifihtiaafnfiii' 'irTPfir-r rv • 370 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 9, 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED KVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 020-835 Caxton Bulidinc, Chicago. 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Europe, Is.oo. scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Sub- Advertising rates: Per incn, |i.oo; Jtf'pagre, f 13.50; full page, I27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8gg. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. •American Jadoo Co. 371 .\meiican RoseCo. .3B9 Amling. E. C 359 Amos, N 366 Baker, W. 1 864 Bailer, F. A 359 Bassett& Washburn. 360-368 Benthey &Co 860 Berning. H. G 360 Berger. H. H. & Co.3,58 Blanc&Co 361 Brill, F 369 Budlong. J. A 360 Buckbee.H.W.. 3.57-369 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 366 Chicago Wrecking Cor: 372 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 360 Connell, Benj 368 Cottage Gardens .... 357 Crabb & Hunter ...366 CrowlFern Co 361 Cut Flower Exchange 364 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 872 Dietsch, A. &C0....372 Dillon,]. L 362 Doriier, F. & Sons Co. 369 Dree'r,"H.'A.; !.■"!.!. 363 Dunlop, Ino 366 Ellis & Pollworth ...370 Ellison &Tesson.... 360 Eltzholtz. H 365 EslerJohnG. Secy .370 F. &F. Nurseries... 367 Felthousen, J. E ....3.57 Fryer, E 3.59 Gibbons, H. W 370 Giblin& Co 372 Greene & Underbill.. 3.58 Hagenburger. C 362 HaTes. H, W 361 Hall, W. E 368 Hancock, Geo. & Son 369 Heacock.JoS 366 Heiss, J. B 365 Herr, Albert M 369 Herzog, W. S 367 Hill.ETG. &Co 361 Hitcbings & Co 368-370-372 Hoffmeister Flo. Co..8.59 Humfeld, C 361 Hunt. E. H 860 Insall, R 366 Jackson, E.B 369 Jacobs, S. & Sons.. .872 lewett, Z. K. & Co.. 363 Joosten, C. H 363 Kasting, W. F. 3.57-358 364 Keenan'sSeed Store.364 Kelsey, H. P 364 Kellogg, Geo. M 360 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 372 Kennicott Bros. Co. 361 Kraft Plant Tonic... 3.59 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 371 Kuehn, C.A 360 Kuhl, Geo. A 367 Lager & Hurrell .. ..8,58 Laihr, J. & Sons 365 Lampert, J.J , C 861 359 Lawritzen Littlefield, H. F.. Lockland Lumber Co 857-363 LongD. B 864 Longsdorf, C. L 3.57 Lord & Burntaam Co 372 Lynch, W. E 360 Manning, J. W 359 McKellar & Winter- son 3.59 McMorran, E. E.&Co 372 MinorVw.L ;.'!'. .;.'.' 366 Model Plant Stake Co. 369 Moon.' S.'C !'..'!!.'!'.!! 365 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 370 Morris Floral Co 367 Morrison, A 871 Murphy, W 868 Muschert, B. F 364 National Flo. Board of Trade 3.58 Old Colony Nurseries 868 Pennock, S.'s'........aM Pierce, Butler & Pierce 372 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 364 Quaker City Machine Works 372 Randall, A. L... 860-365 Reed & Keller 370 Regan Pt'g House. ..367 Reid, Edw 364 Reinberg Bros 860 Rice,M. &Co 867 Ricksecker, Cbas .. .363 Rudolph, Max 360 Schmitz.F. W. 0....362 Schultheis, A 3.58 Sefton.J. W. Co 372 Shelmire, W. R 368 Siebrecbt & Son ....364 Smith, N. &Son 868 Soltau, C. &Co 3.57 South Side Floral Co. 363 Steffens, E 367 Storrs & Harrison 36.5 Stroh,'H.C".;'.'.'. ;!!;388 Swayne, W 368 Taylor, Geo. & Son.. 870 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 3.59 Tottenham Nurseries 867 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..363 Vincent, jr., R. &Sons 363 Weber & Sons 369 Whitton&Sons 366 WietorBros 362 Wilmore, W. W ....3.58 Winter.S. B 362 Winterich, C 865 Wittbold, Geo 365 Wors, C. W 360 Young. John Welsh .364 Zeese & Co 372 Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. Red Flower Pots. OUR OWN A\AKE. These pots do not turn green and hecome slimy as white pots do. They being at all times clean, promote a healthy growth to your plants, and pre- vent spreading of disease and vermin. To introduce these red pots we will place them on the market at the follow- ing rates: Per 1000 Per 5C0 a inch 93.00 91 75 2% 3. SO a. 00 3 4.50 3. BO 3% " 5.50 3.00 Per 1000 Per 500 4 inch 97.00 93.76 5 la.oo 6. 50 6 18. 00 9.50 ELLIS a POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. op Every Description JOHN (5) '" ^,^ ^^Description JTl0NINGER\O' m\immiki(tllCAQO. Steam and Hot Water Heatiog ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, '" '^"•'*' »SV»S.i.,. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED ESTIMATES FREE. C1411UU luE ivcview wtirii yuu write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Manofacturers of WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers in HmmnmELORISTS' « SLPPUES Mention The Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST lucimc OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER. Secy, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. GEO. TAYLOR & SON, MANUrACTURCRS OF Cypress Greenhouse Material of every description, also FLORISTS' BOXES, 40-46 Canal Street, - - MORRIS. ILL. Send for Price List. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.-. Florists' Review When Writincr Advertisers. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BlILDERS llol \N titer Boilers. I'ipes, littiiup Stna FourCci-.., !„- Catai ) .• ^"ti ^ entii.'tinq Vpp.irdtiis Mention The Review when you write. MARCH 9, 1899. The Wcddy Florists' Review. 37J KROESCHELL BROS CO. Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 Xilnooln Ave. OKXCAOO. Greenhouse PIPE and rill lilUo DCSCRIPTION. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Floriete' Review When Writlnsr Advertlsera. Jadoo Fibre and jadoo Liquid The repeat orders that we are daily receiving from GROWERS, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN are very gratifying and most convincing as to the com- mercial value of our products. We want every GROWER and FLORIST to try JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID, and form his opinion as to their merits from his. own experience. Onr new cataloiraes will be sent on application. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. f 817 rairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1| Mention The Review when you write. INCREASED VALUE BUT NO INCREASE IN RATES. SEND ADVS. NOW FOR THE Special prin^ Number OF! To be Issued Mapch 23 : Florists' Pub. Co., 520-535 caxton eidg.. Chicago. 372 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 9. 1899./ -^fei^WS l«l 0 JW-SEfiONMroC Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder BJiiwer Patent pending. 7ar better, qnlcker and more effective tluui the bellows. ^ — Warmly com' mended by all who have tried i! If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price (4.76 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. HARRY BALSLEY.cLt. Those Red Pots ttindirdt— Fall Slie and Wide Bottoms. Bulb Pant and Azalea Pott for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. D»troit, MIeh. Mention The Rerlew when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE <^ VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker C:ty Machine Works. RICHMOND, IND. MentloB The Review when yon write. High Grade BOILERS aiJSiu. For GREENHOISES. STIAH AHD HOT WJITKR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. MvDtlon The Review when Toa writ*. Lord &, Burnham Co. Horticultural Architects ....and Builders Write to New York office for circular and estimates. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures . i.-iftii' .. i..'i<«i|fi.H' l^^f^m^^ Send 5 cts. postage for latest Cata- logue of Green- house Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Send 4 cts. postage for catalogue of "Patent Iron Construction." Write for circular of Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Largest Stock ot Air Dried Cypress » North We make special greenhouse PUTTY. Price on application. RED GULF CYPRESS strictly Free GREENHOUSE MATERIAL »^~"» s«p NEW YORK office: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th Street. GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS: Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. A large gain— During the year 1898, according to our books, more of our Steam and Hot Water Heaters were sold, by a large percentage, than were used in 1897. Indications are that the percentage of increase this year will be as great. t'>sv>*" PIERCE, BUTLER & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY, SYRACISE, N. Y. Branch Offices at: 46-48 E. 20th St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOOa-nACKAV-CAnERON COMPANY, no LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. Mention The Revle.w when you write, 'SPEMCE":HEATER. 6LR88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator 6ULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. Manufactured J, JagQ^s & SOflS, ^^[''-iottufet.V. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, ETC . AT WHOLESALE Mention The Review when jrou write. SASH UTAIOOI ilMT .MEDUIANDISt rGAIVylNIZB>WIRE- 100 POUND DOLL5-SnORT LCNGTMS RUM fROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦1.15. UUIJULaMY SAUGE /^(/IICAGO. ..^, pRicd^«H 8TOi6^j^ c\VRtcJ\R\riS Send Four Cents for C..t.iloq,H.. • • • ('KlfNMOlSI HIIIDISl, Mention The Review when you write. •i iifii iiih ifiafiitfiiif'ii Tiif ri 1 1 r r ■ '.tJ&ik'^^L:.^ >vC^rf^ r..d>.^.ii".*.^".^'.»£. .. L^.l< wc^tii. . :d>:;-■ -:,:,:. ..■^'■^:,:..-^;>r ■"-•- -■■i;i:i|'n"ifi-if !^^' iS^ .MX View in the store of Mr. H. W. Field, Northampton, Mass. their season, the advent of Jacks and Brunners having spoilt their career; $4 to $6 per 100 is the asking price. Jacks and Brunners eiasily bring |1 and $2 per dozen. Beauties also feel the influ- ence of the fragrant Jack and the de- mand is not near so brisk as usual. From 50 cents to $6 per dozen is the asking price. The supply of carnations has short- ened up very perceptibly, with average grades easily selling for $2 per 100. Extras bring |3, while strictly fancy run as high as $6 per 100. Violets are increasing in quantity, at the expense of quality, and a drug at 30 cents per 100. A few extras will bring 50 cents. Valley plenty, selling as low as |2. Bulb stock is very much in evidence, but prices do not change. Lilies more plenty, but of poor quality; |1 to $1.50 per dozen being the price The News. The members of the craft were much shocked to learn of the untimely death of John Montgomery, of Natick, who was killed by the cars some time Wednesday evening, presumably in the yard of the Boston & Albany railroad, while on his way to take his train home. Mr. Montgomery was the young- est of the trio of brothers who have made themselves famous as expert rose growers. John was 38 years of age, and leaves a widow. Thomas H. Meade, a well known Dorchester florist, has accepted a po- sition with the well known seedsmen, Joseph Breck & Son. The annual pilgrimage of the Hol- land bulb growers to Boston has be- gun. Mr. H. Vlasveld, of G. Vlasveld & Sons, was a visitor this week. Mr. Boddington, of the Clucas & Boddington Co., is also a visitor, look- ing after this end of their seed busi- ness. P. NEW YORK. TheMai^et. Of course this being the middle of Lent everything is or at least is sup- posed to be at a standstill in the flower market, that is, of course, ex- cepting the sale of plants for Easter. Everybody around New York expects and is making preparations for a large Easter plant trade; the only trouble experienced at present is in the matter of lilies. Longiflorums are on the av- erage of very short growth and Har- risii are very backward. The growers are selling lilies which at this late date are not even showing bud; the conse- quence is that we expect a shortage of them at Easter. However, this will be met and readily overcome by an abun- dance of azaleas, rhododendrons, eri- cas, bulb stock; in fact, a limitless va- riety of flowering plants in which roses and primroses form no little part. Notwithstanding the fact that busi- ness is dull there were moments dur- ing the week when a few — yes, just a few — things were scarce and hard to find. Good cattleyas and Scotts and violets to cover a dollar could scarcely be bought for fakirs' prices, but the other grades, well, here's the list: Perles, |2 to $4; Brides and Maids, %2 to $10; Meteors, $3 to $10; Beauty, fancy, $25 to $40; medium, $15 to $25; short, $2 to $5; carnations, $1 to $1.50; fancy, $3 to $4; valley, $1 to $1.50; hy- acinths, 50 cents to $1; jonquils, $1 to $2; poeticus, 50 cents to $1; daffodils, $1 to $2; smilax, $15; asparagus plu- mosa, $35 to $50; A. Sprengeri, $15 to $30; Harrisii. $6 to $10; cattleyas, $40; violets, 25 to 40 cents; primroses, 25 to 35 cents; Swainsona, 35 cents; sham- rocks scarce, the real thing priceless. American Rose Society. Yesterday, March 13, 1899, was a great day in the annals of New York, nay, American floriculture, for on that day the American Rose Society was launched on a new career and one which is beyond doubt destined to cause much thought. The society, or rather a very important body of rosa- rians, met at the Broadway Central on above date. Robt. Craig, Philadelphia, presided. Wm. Barry, Rochester, N. Y., was elected president; Benj. Dor- rance, Wilkesbarre, Pa., vice presi- dent; Paul Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., secretary; John N. May, Summit, N. J., treasurer. Executive committee: One year, N. Butterbach, H. A. Sie- brecht; two years, W. C. Egan, E. M. Wood; three years, E. Asmus and E. G. Hill. The Florist Oub. There was a very large meeting of the Florists' Club last night. J. H. Troy presided. The medals won dur- ing the past year were given out, and W. A. Manda showed a group of his new begonia, the Double Vernon, for S-LlKJiitiLil '. ,.'\'s ,-,/■• 378 The Weekly Florists^ Review* ^ , MARCH 16, 1899. which he received the club's certificate, Mr. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y., ex- hibited a vase of his fine new carna- tion. The Marquis, which was highly commended. After the meeting a right good social time was given the boys present. Notes. ' Mr. Wm. Plumb has resigned his po- isition as superintendent for C. P. •Huntington, and has gone on a visit to his father in England, who will be 100 'years old in January next. Whilst in Europe Mr, Plumb will study the mar- ket, with a view of going into business on his return here, Thos, Young, Jr., has almost recov- ered from his recent severe illness and will soon be on the bourse. Bowlin£. The bowling contest between New York and Flatbush resulted in New York being the winner. Following is the score: FLATBUSH. Wm. Prosser 119 154 132 A. Zeller 119 U5 128 N, DalUedouze 99 107 117 D, MeUis 139 150 147 -p. Riley 149 128 138 L, Schmutz 91 96 99 J. Troy 118 122 98 E, DalUedouze 142 126 160 NEW YORK. P. CMara 147 160 158 F, Traendly 134 135 109 L. Hafner 91 97 145 E. Leuly U7 179 143 A. Burns 161 140 147 J, Manda 140 130 97 T, Roehrs 146 128 115 T. Leng 120 176 128 D. Mellis won the Troy prize offered for the highest average among the vis- iting team. The return match will be played soon after Blaster. IVERA. ST. LOUIS. Qub Meeting. The March meeting of the Florists' Club was the best attended in the history of the club. This was our annual carnation meeting and a fine lot of them were on exhibition. Be- fore the meeting opened quite a num- ber of society ladies visited the rooms to look at the exhibition. This is a good feature and should be repeated. The meeting opened at 3 o'clock, with all the oflicers preseijt and fifty mem- bers in attendance, and the following visitors: George A. Kuhl, Pekin, Ills.; J. W. Dunford, Central, Mo.; Alex. Wilson and T. W. Guy, of Kimmswick, Mo.; Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia; Chas. Connon, T. Carroll and T. Peter- son, St. Louis. H. G. Ude, E. W. Guy and Julius Koenig, Jr., were appointed a committee to look Into the merits of the carnations on exhibition. L. B. Eastburn, of Kennett Square, Pa., showed his two new whites, Mary A. Baker and Anna C. Eastburn, con- sidered two good whites. R. Witter- staetter, Cincinnati, sent Opal, an im- provement on Daybreak, and a very fine large pink seedling. No. 557, which attracted every one's attention. E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Indr, staged America, a fine red. Fred Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., had on exhibition G. H. Crane, Gen'l Maceo, Gold Nugget, Glacier and White Cloud, which made a fine group and was the centre of attrac- tion. Frank Niquet, Patchogue, N. Y., sent a fine lot of Maud Adams, which came too late to be staged, but in good condition and was much admired by all who saw it. Miss Flick, of Fort Wayne, Ind., showed a vase of red and white seedlings. Among the home growers who ex- hibited were J. F. Ammann, vase of Scott; J. W. Dunford, also Scott; Theo. Richter and F. J. Fillmore, mixed vari- eties; E. W. Guy, Jubilee ajid Day- break, very fine; Henry Aue, a very fine vase of Eldorado and Wm. Tril- low, well grown mixed blooms. The application of W. Winter, of Kirkwood, Mo., was read for the first time. A vote was taken on "Shall We Hold a Chrysanthemum Show This Year?" and it was unanimously decid- ed to have the show as usual. J. J. Beneke was again elected chairman of the executive committee and manager of the show. The committee will be announced in next issue and steps will be taken at once to secure the Coliseum at the most reasonable rates. Dr. Halstedt spoke for Mr. Tom Car- roll who is totally blind and at one time one of our best and largest car- nation growers. He is in need, hav- ing lost everything he had. A col- lection was taken and quite a nice sum realized. Any further donations should be sent to J. J. Beneke, treasurer of the club, who will take, charge of the fund. There was quite a discussion on Harrisii bulbs and from the reports of the different growers about 50 per cent of them will be lost this year. The next meeting will be our an- nual Rose meeting, which will be held Thursday, April 13, at 3 p. m. The Maricet. Trade in cut flowers the past week was very good and flowers of all kinds plentiful but still up in price. Beau- ties, flrst class choice stock, are scarce and in demand, and bring $35; Meteors, Brides and Maids, |4 to |6; Perles and Wootons, $3 and $4; carnations are piling up at the commission houses and sell at 75 cents In 1,000 lots; In small lots of 25, $1.50 and |2; some fancy stock bring $3. Bulb stuff is In better demand just now. Harrisii and callas sell at $10 and $12.50; Romans and tulips, $2 and $3; Dutch hyacinths, $3 and $4 and freely called for; daffodils had a great call last week at $2 and $3; valley Is In fair demand at $3. Violets are sell- ing well but at low prices, owing to the large quantity; small singles sold as low as 50 cents per 1,000, and Cali- fornia at $2.50 per 1,000. Doubles sell slow. Sweet peas are becoming plen- tiful at 75 cents per 1,000; forget-me- nots, $2 per 100; smilax a little scarce at $12.50. News Items. Visitors in town last week were G. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; George A. Kuhl, Pekin, Ills.; Job Rolker, New York; Martin Reukauf,' Philadelphia; Jno. F. Geary, representing T. F. Leonard, Chicago. Jordan Floral Co. maide a fine dec- oration at the fiftieth 4iinlversary of the Wm. Barr Dry Goods Co. About 10,000 daffodils were useid, also plants, wild smilax, sheaves of wheat and two large fioral designs. Ellison & llesson had the Lawson carnation on exhibition at their store last week, which drew good crowds; $9 per dozen was the price. Harry RIeman Is reported very sick at his home and Mr. Wm. Adles, for- merly with Chas. Shoenck, Is running the place for him. Bowling. The Bowling Club had eight men rolling Monday night. C. A. Kuehn as usual was our high man in the four games, rolling with an average of 170. Fred Weber made the high single score with 222, The scores were as • follows: ' 12 3 4 Tot. Av, C. A. Kuehn 169 168 156 187 680 170 F. C. Weber 138 126 124 222 609 152 Carl Beyer 162 140 164 140 606 151% J, W. Kunz 142 149 166 133 590 147^4 C, C, Sanders 129 112 178 128 647 137 J. J. Beneke 126 148 139 134 647 137 John Young 132 136 136 100 603 126 F, J. FiUmore 103 142 84 136 461 116 •, J. J. B. CHICAGO. The Madcet. The supply is somewhat larger and prices a trifie easier than last week, but on the whole trade Is holding up exceedingly well for the season. The recent warm weather was largely re- sponsible for the increase In the sup- ply, and as this has been succeeded by colder and darker weather the In- crease may be chftcked soon. As to the outlook for Easter there is quite a variety of opinions, but all seem to agree that there will be a -satisfactory supply of carnations. Many look for a shortage of good roses. A good deal c £ guessing is be- ing done on the lily outlook. A ma- jority of the dealers think there will be a pretty good supply when all the growers are heard from, but there are reports of various lots of longifiorum that are apt to be too late. A great deal will depend upon the weather for the next two weeks. Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving some G. H. Crane carnations from Dorner & Sons Co, that are superb. They leave nothing to be desired as a scarlet carnation. E, C, Amllng is receiving some val- ley that will rank with the oest to be seen anywhere in the country. . Various Items. The second annual musical enter- tainment of the Florists' Club will be held at Handel Hall, 42 Randolph St., at 8:30 p. m., tomorrow evening Jif,— *•(;,<' -/fTT,» MARCH 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 379 (March 17.) Admission will be free to florists and their friends. Tickets may be had of any club member. A most attractive program has been ar- ranged and an enjoyable evening is assured. The farce-comedy, giving views of a commission house in action promises to be a gem. PROGRAM. 8olo— "Because I Love You, Dear" Wm. J. Coxe Song— "Let Me Klsa Your Tears Away".. Miss Esther Isles Recitation Miss Kennlcott Solo— "Ben Hur" Miss Root Skirt Dance Miss Nettie Paul Selection Club Quartette Solo Chas. Balluft Recitation C. Kohlbrand Cake Walk Misses Annie and Nettie Paul Piano Solo Fred Hill Selection for Violin and Piano... Misses Grant Selection Club Quartette Piano Solo Maudie Westman One Act Farce "Wind-up." Make it Live- ly." Scenes in a Wholesale House. Reinberg Bros, will have a lot of pot roses for Easter. A large force of carpenters is still at work at E. H. Hunt's. Bassett & Washburn and Prince & Co. expect to move in shortly after Easier. McKellar & Winterson are offering genuine'peat imported from Germany, for azaleas, ferns, etc. It is very dif- ferent from what is gathered here and called peat. Lloyd Vaughan has taken the west- ern agency of Hagemann & Meyer, Philadelphia, who represent some of the largest bulb growers in the world. Mr. A. Lange had a vase of the Mrs. Lawson carnation as a window attraction this week. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made in the medal games last Friday evening: 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. A. Henderson 147 132 157 133 142 Geo. A»inu8 143 162 136 113 138 G. Stollery 138 147 127 ... 137 G. L. Grant 133 144 140 129 138 P. J. Hauswlrth 123 141 14S 132 136 C. "W. McKellar 145 130 120 145 135 J. S. Wilson 136 131 136 ... 134 E. F. Winterson 121 121 152 141 133 F. Stollery 124 130 126 ... 126 Jas. Hartshome 124 100 137 ... 120 W. Kreitllng 100 135 117 Jno. Desman 128 111 106 115 115 The results of the medal games to date are as follows: Points. Games. Av. Geo. Asmus 3,038 20 151 John Zech 282 2 141 J. S. Wilson 2,672 19 140 G. Stollerj- 1.BU U 137 F. Stollery 1,462 11 132 G. L. Grant 1,596 12 132 P. J. Hauswlrth 1,955 15 130 E. F. Winterson 2,182 17 128 C. W. McKellar 2,153 17 126 C. Balluff ^,01O 8 126 A. Henderson 2,504 20 125 J. Hartshome 1,349 11 122 Jno. Degnan 912 8 114 W. KreitUng 1,812 16 U3 A. Lange 1,675 14 112 H. C. Rowe 853 8 106 PHILADELPHIA. Various Notes. The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting in the club room at Horticultural Hall, Tuesday evening, March 7th. W. P. Craig, President of the American Society, read a paper entitled "Latest Facts About Carna- tions." Mr. Cook, representing J H. Smnll & Sons, of Washington, was among the visitors in town the past week. He was in search of large palms as well as flowering stuff for Easter. The retailers report trade as being somewhat better the past week, with lots of funeral work on hand. Also some orders from the seaside resorts. There was little or no change in market prices. Bulbous stock is very plentiful in all lines except in Easter lilies, which are mostly all sold or at least the orders have been already placed for them. Some of the large growers report being sold out of aza- leas also. Mr. Walter Mott is the proud pos- sessor of another young daughter. However, Mr. Mott has not as yet been able to welcome this little visitor as he is off on an extended Easter tour. R. BUFFALO. Business Conditions. This quiet Sabbath of March 12 has been a soft, warm day like unto June, but unlike it in the respect that be- fore another revolution of our sphere a Western blizzard will be upon us, with its beautiful Montana attributes of wind, snow and ice. Business is only so so, very con- servative, and our worthy townsman, Mr. D. B. Long, would be better able to correctly report it in his abbre- viated commercial style which would read doubtless this way: "Prices firm; a weakening of prices is scarcely notfceable in any staple article and an upward tendency along all lines is characteristic of the week's opera- tions." Whenever we are blessed with fine days we notice a marked increase in the transit trade. The buds that have survived this terrible winter and in their little selves contain the flower and fruit of the future are not the only thing that feel the warmer sun and lengthened days of spring. All nature, including ourselves, is exhilarated when signs of spring approach. The notes of the first robin sitting on a nearby apple tree which is usually heard here this month (you generally hear it when in bed when you ought to be up) or the first chirp of a toad in some neighbor- ing pond or stream, is sweeter music than a Sousa march or Melba's song. And this joyous, frisky, want-to-do- something kind of a feeling pervades all animated nature and in thousands of cases it takes the laudable and vir- tuous trend to go and buy a plant. There will be lots of it this spring. The terrible winter has frozen many a plant that a good matron had watched over for years, dividing her heavenly care and patience between the canary and her geraniums. I visited several of our friends within a few days, including J. H. Rebstock, W. Belsey, J. C. Pickleman, Wm. Legg, Mrs. Newlands and Neu- beck & Meyers. It is my impression that not for many years have lilies been so scarce. It is not alone that Easter is very early and the winter has been a "corker," but the lilies we have early enough are a yellow- streaked, knock-kneed, Cuban-patriot looking lot of things. The disease is well spread and all are affiicted. In other Easter stuff there will be plenty for everybody. Notes. The Buffalo delegation returned home from Detroit; no interview yet with the Professor, but Mr. Billy Kasting says he thinks it was a most industrious meeting and the only evi- dence to the contrary is that he also reports that the Ananias Society held two sessions. We were not a little startled re- cently to see suddenly within a few feet of us Mr. George Saltford, of Poughkeepsie. He had been too many days away from home to retain the odor of violets, but an hour's chat about them and kindred subjects was much enjoyed. The veteran Mr. John Breitmeyer, of Mt. Clemens, gave us a short call. We are glad to see one who has worked so hard and done so much for the business be in the happy position of "taking it easy." The only visitor of late who strolled as far as Cold Springs was Mr. Walter Mott. Mr. Mott represents Henry A. Dreer, Inc., of Philadelphia and Piv- erton, N. J. Mr. M. has visited our city before, when I am not certain, but it was since the war and he prom- ised to come again. I have to record with regret that on Tuesday, March 7, Miss Eliza Denton, of Fredonia, suddenly died while sit- ting in her easy chair. She had re- ceived a severe Injury some three weeks previous by the fall of a lump of ice from the roof of her greenhouse shed, but was entirely recovering from that. The papers said it was heart failure; a heart that had beat for near 60 years with justice, love, fidelity and enthusiasm for all her fellow creatures. Miss Denton was a unique and remark- able little woman. In horticulture she was an enthusiast. She loved flowers and their cultivation if ever they were loved; for their sweetness and their character more than for what they were worth in money. Besides her greenhouse she cultivated several acres of almost unegualed fertility and on this raised seeds of many of our most popular annuals. The "Ris- ley Flat" smilax was one of her indus- tries. She was a good, sweet little woman and many others could be bet- ter spared. w. S. C3NCINNATL Club Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society was held last Saturday evening. The weather being favorable there was quite a number of the craft present. The vi- siting brethren were Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O., and E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind. The latter gave us an in- 380 The Weekly Florists^ Review/ MARCH tt, 18991 teresting talk on New Carnations. After the regular business was trans- acted the long postponed election of directors took place and resulted in placing the following members in har- ness: E. H. Giesy, Aug. Hoffmeister, Frank W. Ball, Geo. S. Bartlett and Henry Schwarz. They will be install- ed at the next regular meeting of the society. Exhibition. The exhibition of cut flowers was a special carnation show and proved equal to any display previously given at the club rooms. E. G. Hill & Co. showed White Cloud, Gold Nugget and America. The latter captured the |5 prize offered by E. G. Gillett for the best 100 blooms, any variety. Wm. Rodgers staged Emma Wocher, Bridesmaid and Evelina. He was awarded the $5 prize offered by Witterstaetter for the best 50 Evelina. A. Sunderbruch's Sons showed Evelina and Tidal Wave both in fine shape. R. Witterstaetter had a fine display of seedlings, also Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt and his new pink carnation Opal, which was greatly admired. He car- ried oft the prize of 1,000 rooted cut- tings offered by Wm. Murphy for the best general display of carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co. displayed G. H. Crane and a new pink Genevieve Lord on the Daybreak order, though darker in color and a larger flower. Wm. Murphy had a fine collection of standard varieties too numerous to mention. Henry Schwarz exhibited a sport of Daybreak, also a vase of Har- rison's White. C. C. Murphy also had a sport of Portia almost a pure white, possessing the blooming quality of its parent. Of course George & Allan were on hand with a fine display of roses and bulbous stock which could not be surpassed. Business Review. Business has been fairly good for the past week, all stock bringing a fair price except violets which are a glut on the market. Bulbous stock has checked up a little and is going at better figures than heretofore. Carna- tions are becoming more plentiful each week and are now held at from $1.50 to $3 per 100. The prospects for Easter are very encouraging, although from the pres- ent outlook we are likely to be short on roses. Teas are now bringing from |4 to |6 per 100. First class Beauties are rarely seen at the wholesale houses and when obtainable sell read- ily at $5 per dozen. Harrisii have dropped to $12.50; callas $8. Smilax is still scarce and held at $15. Notes. Julius Baer and the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar have entered into part- nership. Both stores will be run as heretofore, but will henceforth have Jones down town most of the time. W. A, Mann, of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., was married last Thursday to Miss Emma MacFall. Congratula- tions are now in order. The writer received a leizp.r from W. S. Bell, of Lexington, Ky., in which he states that on Friday, the 3rd inst., he suffered a severe loss from hail. Mr. Bell says his loss on glass alone is $3,500. His entire stock was ruined, as the thermometer was 2 degrees be- low zero at the time. His many friends among the craft extend their sym- pathy, for they all know what a hail- storm means to a greenhouse man. B. WASHINGTON. No change of prices from last week. Business has been good, stock plentiful and of the best quality. Bulbous stuff is plentiful and quality good, and in fair demand. J. M. Thomas, for years with N. Stu- der, has joined the florists of Center market, and occupies the stand former- ly occupied by Mrs. Colman. Mr. W. F. Gude has just returned from Detroit. He was much pleased with his trip and still more delighted to find that his brother, Mr. A. Gude, was presented with a pair of fine boys during his absence. A good grower can certainly raise Gude (good) boys. H. Von Zonneveld, of Sassenheim, Holland, and Paul Berkowitz, of Bay- ersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, were re- cent visitors. F. H. KRAMER. RUDBECKIA GOLDEN GLOW. 3J^-in. pots, $4.00 per 100 ; 200, $7.00, hardy Per- ennial Phlox. The Pearl, MissLingard and others. Field grown Clumps, $4.00 per 100. 1000 Ge'rani- ums, 2^-in. pots, mixed or named, $2.50 per 100; 1000, $18.00; A.Ricard, La Favorite, Double Grant, Poitevine and others. Giant Paris Daisies, white and yellow, 3 and 4-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Will ex- change for good Pansies, Rex Begonias, Coleus, or young roses, or what have you.' C. G. NANZ, OWENSBORO, KY. nmOH GARDEN PLOW THREE SHOVELS AND RAKE AHACHMENT. WEIGHT, 20 POUNDS S3.7S EACM. CASH WITH ORDER. PARLIN&ORENDORFFCO. Larfnt aad oMot peraumitlr ntab- bUtkad n«« r—Urj In AiMrles, - . - ILLINOIS. CANTON. Carnations==crTrGs.... FINE STOCK. Daybreak, $1.50 per loo, $)2.00 per looo Wm. Scott, 1.00 " 7.50 " Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO. 199 Grant «»•. JERSEY CITY, ■. J. Plants -Plants OUR MSMMOTH VERBENR PLJIHTS are now ready, they are fine strong plants and will surely please you, at $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. We stiu have plenty of Verbena Cuttings. Also notice our Carnation Ad. They are fine. This Ad. will appear after this in our regular Ad. C. HUMFELD. Clay Centre, Kan. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line. an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand S,ooo feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net rood man at least $3.00 per day. Must buv stock, about ispo.oo. Reason tor sellingr, failing health. Address ''Illinois," care Florists' Review. OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Clacs, Spnngfield, III. F FOR SALE— Retail store, with greenhouse attached; excellent opportunity for good up-to-date man; rea- son for selling, ill health. Address Western, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By good rose grower and general florists' stock. Address L. C, care of Florists' Review. QIXUATION WANTED- By a florist: experience O m both Belgium and America ; single ; age 35 years; commercial or private. Address Cnas. Waterman. Atkinson, 111. Box 143. WANTED— A good Ai market gardener, well up in celery growing. State lowest wages expected with board. Address Gardener, care of FUrists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By young man, age 27; experienced in general greenhouse work ; is sober and reliable. Address M., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, by a firs- class grower of roses and cut flowers ; good propat gator and general plantsman. Open for engagement to- suit employer. Single. Best of references. Address Foreman, care of Florists' Review. A good chance for the right man. A BARGAIN !_ _ nBtdli rl0r8l OlOrG ness streets for sale ak a bargain. Don't write unless you mean business. •^^^. p. KABTUTO, 496 Washington St. BT7FrAZ.O, N. T. Mention The Review when you write. WATCH OUR ADVSM Asparagus Sprengerii, green and bushy, 4-incb pots. $1.50 per doz., fl2.(X) per 100. Flamingo Canna, 4-incn, 75c doz., $5.00 per 100. English Ivy. Weeping Lantana, Blue Spirea, Little Gem Calla, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Leading Carnations, prices on application. Cash with order. RONEY BROS., Florists, West Grove, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. CUT PRICES! CUT PRICES I Special Low Price for Easter on Galax Leaves, Moss, Wild Smilax, Sand for Propagating, Laurel, Hardy Ferns, Palm Leaves, Cape Flowers, Palmettos. Get our prices at once. A. K. SAVACOOL, 2517 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Mention The Review whrn you write. Send Advs. Quick for the Special Spring Number... — Florists' Review TO BE ISSUED NEXT WEEK. Increased Value But no Increase in Rates. SEND COPY AT ONCE MARCH 16. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 381 The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2,970 No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 30,500 *' November ...36,500 December... 89,000 " January 28,595 February ....83,500 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record? And for these I received from $2.50 to ft.OOper 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet ; the wav things look now, I shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new DookonViolet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a very free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me H8 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1,000.. 990.00 Per 100 910.00 per 500.... 46.0O Per dozen... l.BO Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5,000. Address Wl UllinD 688 Belmont St., I Li RlinUll) BBOCKTOV, MASS. Mention the Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, ' "-Jiliiir. QUEENS, L. I. WI10UE8AUB GROWBR8 rUORI8T8' 8PBCIAL,TIB8. Mention the Review when you write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S««d Farms. Forsst City 6r««nhous*s. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Rpvle-w when you write. FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP. ^% Sweet Alyssum— double, 25^-in. pots $2.00 Chrysanthemums— new and standard varieties 4.(0 Geraniums- double Grant. 2^-in. pots 2.00 Geraniums— Snow on the M'tn, white leaved. 2.50 Heliotrope— finest dark. 2}i-in. pots 2.50 Salvia— new Clara Bedman, fine plants 2.00 Coleus— Verschaffelti and Golden Bedder 2.00 Cash with order, please. jnCHOIJkS AMOS. - Crestline, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. Special Offer '""KEK Asparagfus Plumosus Nanus Seed, every grain guar- anteed germinative, per loo, $1; per looo, $8, delivered. Kentia Forsteriana Seed, per loo, 65c; per icco, $S, delivery included. Send for our new list 5peciai Oilers in Spring and Summer Bulbs, Roses. Clematis, Dahlias, etc. Address „. H. BERQER & CO., (Established 1878) 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Mention The Review when yt>u write. PANSIES. L'Sv'" SOe per hundred, 60e by mail. Walnut Hill Greenhouses, . S. Q. BUVTAB. XHDXPEHSENCE, MO. Cash, Please. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when wrttinc ^Hvertisers, Butted Glass. This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay. There are various ways of making Butted Roofs, but the best way is witli the Clipper Bar. With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass malces a tight roof, a warn: house and saves fuel. It lasts longer, loolcs better and costs less than the old-fashioned roof. But do not ttiink that this is the only bar we sell, for it is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap, knots and all other defects. LxKkland Lumber Co. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. Mention the Revleiw when you write. M. RICE &, CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOOUE FOR THE ASKING. i7:ss:rri Florists' Supplies Exclusive Manufacturers 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. For Florists and Market Gardeners. Wholesale Catalogue sent on application. QAmnlA'c Acf-ar choice strain, pink, white and OCIIipie » /%»ICI 9 lavender, K-oz., 40 cents; oz., fl.50 W. C. BECKERT, seedsman. Allegheny, Pa. Mention Th<» R.'vlpw when you write. FRUIT AND ORiAHEIITAL &«»>■ Fruits, Orapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, rnwil RHW tLnHRMfcHiMMi Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Peonies. liArgest and ctiolceet coUectlona In America. BEST NOVELTIES Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free. ELLWANGER & BARRY. MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester. N. Y. Flfty-ntntlk Tear. AT REASONABLE PRICES. Mention the Revi^'-w when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow i Novelty and a good one, Ageratum Blue Perfection, fine foliage and large, well colored flower, for pots or borders, 2J^-in., strong, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. CAN NAS, strong, 1 to 3 eyes, red leaved, $1.00 per KK), $8.00 per 1000. Named— Egandale, America, Queen Charlotte, Vaughan, Crozy, Italia, Austria, Chas. Henderson, Berat, etc., $i.00 per 100, tlh.OO per 1000. Seedlings with leaves 0-in. high from above varieties, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per lOoO. Good mixed, 1 toSeyes, $1.00 per 100 $i.00 per 1000. Also Carnations, Geraniums, Coleus, Chrysanthe- mums, etc. Let us price your list. RICHARD INSALL, Lock Box 514,We8t Moorestown, N. J. Near Phila. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HINTER, Vlflll^'i' Orders received now for Spring de- T IVIV/t> livery of .'M stock such as produces a CfvA^SalSc^'f-c:; crop-Marie Louise, Far- OpeClallSlS. qubaraad Lady Campbell. 0 A Dll ATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, UAnnA I lUHOi Evelina. Painted Lady,Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OBAJTB BAPIDS, KZCH. Mention The Review when you write. ^ways mention the Florists^ Review when writing advertisers. Wt.l«fi'-^-\'-^..: 382 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 16. 1899. NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE, CORNELIUS S. LODER. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, NEW YORK. Publishers of Credit Lists. Reports Furnished. Correspondence Solicited. MADISON, N. J. Ciub Notes. I The announcement that Mr. C. But- terbach, of Ck;eanic, N. J., was to talk on carnations at the March meeting of Morris County Gardeners and Florists was suffl^nent to draw a large attend- ance, wfiilst the exhibitions of carna- tions in addition combined to make the occasion a real carnation night and one of practical benefit, to all growers. President Duckham was in the chair and after preliminary business, includ- ing four nominations for membership, he introduced the essayist of the evening. Mr. Butterbach had prepared a most thorough paper, giving terse but prac- tical instruction in the many small, but as he said most important details that carefully observed went to make up the sum total of success. It is needless to enlarge upon things that are matters of common knowledge, but in regard to stock propagating the lecturer strongly insisted upon the desirability of having it specially grown for the purpose as being in all respects better than to have to take such cuttings as one could get from plants required to produce all flowers possible. He had also made a care- ful trial of inside versus outside grown plants, and pronounced strong- ly in favor of the former, substantiat- ing his arguments with some carefully tabulated results of his trial. An interesting discussion ensued in which President Duckham bore out the lecturer's remarks as to inside grown stock. He had grown all his plants inside and should continue that culture by reason of the all round su- periority of the flowers. By general consent the vase of car- nation The Marquis, sent-^ Mr. L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y?r~Ti^s con- sidered the finest carnation exhibit ever brought before the society and richly merited the certificate awarded. In the monthly competitions Mr. W. Duckham and Mr. J. Jones werp h^^n represented by an exhibit of six vari- eties, the former scoring 14 points and the latter 12 points. Mr. Jones was also' very highly commended for a su- perb exhibit of fine violets in three varieties, Farquhar, Marie Louise and California. A. H. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.— The floral establishment of F. W. Wieder- mann on Atlantic avenue was recently , destroyed by fire. His loss is estimat- ed at $10,000 with no insurance. iiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiaiiiiininiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiHiiiiiMiii IIIHIII Bady Dorothea,, ilDH I I I I and 86111119 color. No bull heads. p I I JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. | iniiiiiBiiiiBiiiiniiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiaiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiii^^ Winner of Silver Cup as best New Rose — Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, i8q8. Also Certificates of Merit — New York and Toronto, The Florists' Bosa, a firee bloomer, always an attraotlye and selling' color. No bull heads. 1 plant 50c; 12 plants $4.00; 100 plants $25.00; 250 plants $50.00; 500 plants $75.00; 1000 plants $125.00 iiHiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiai^ Mention The Review when you write. lahlia Camelliaeflora... ^^^ This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and does not exceed 2 feet in pots or in field. The blooms are bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2M-in. pots, 91.SO per dojr'.; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April 10th. Orders booked now and filled in ro- tation. Cash with order. >■ ■■■■■^ni • a r^ ■• b^iJw A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Ravlew when you write. • DAMblAS By the Tens of Thou- sands. TRADE/ MARK My prize winners carried off the hiehest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordenng elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE, Denver .-Tol. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, ^^'^'^ College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), al50 Full Line of Other Plowerinc Plants and con- vince yourself Price List on Application. Per 100. Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " '• 5 " 18.00 200 " '• " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 35.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington St. Buffaio, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Flortsts* writing advertisers. Review when 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties l.W " mixed ^.00 per 1,000., 60 " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds.. 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf, rose scented 1.50 " Mme. Sallerii, Vinca var 1.25 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.60 POTTED PUmTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2M-in. 4.00 " Rex, mixed V 4.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.0O Cinerarias, best strains " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 8.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Vincas Var., 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^^ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDEBHIIiL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. BIRCHIDS.... Tq arrivs beginning of April — Laelia Anceps, L Ancep^ Alba» and L Autumnaiis. Lager & Hurrell, PmSs.".'! summit, N. j. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. J^-lfff MARCH 16. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 383 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. Price List taking effect Thursday, March Itt. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $4.00— |5.00 medium, per doz. ...... 2.0O— 3.00 short, •' 1.00— 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaisenn, per 100, 4.00— 6.00 Perles " 4.0O— 5.00 Roses, seconds, average...., " 4.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per loo Fancy varieties, fancily grown $8.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00— Ordinary varieties, average stock 1.50 — Miscellaneous. Marguerites per 100, .60— Mignonette " 2.00—8.00 Forget-me-not " 1.00— Callas per doz., 1.25— 1.50 Harrisii " 1.50— Romans per 100, 2.00— 3.00 Narcissus " 8.00— Daffodils ■' 2.00— Tulips " 2.00-4.00 Valley '• 3.00-4.00 Violets " .50— .75 Decorative. IISPJIRJIOUS. Per string $ .50— FERNS. Per 100, 25c per 1.000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— 81ILJIX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c .... per 1,000, $1.00 SMILIIX. Common per doz., $1.50— $3.00 Wild, Parlor Brand case 3.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 " —Order now for Easter. All other flowers in season at lowest market rates. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Store open from 7KX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sunaays and Holidays closed at noon. Mention The Review when you write. />■ E'jtil A TIC Large flowering, either \yLL.lTlJ% I lOa dormant or growing in ^"-■""■"^ ■ '^^^ pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, 10 leading sorts, $2.5P per dozen, $20.00 per thousand. Downing Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and 2 yr.. very low. H. P. Roses, leading kinds.. $1.50 doz., $10 per 100 Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine ?,««•• q plants J *•"" ° Paeonies, best market sorts.. 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 3-inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. McKellar & Wmterson WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, - - CHICAGO. OUR 6PECIAL.TIE8i Orchids^ High-Grade Roses^ Carnations and Violets* Ques. Why do the florists increase their orders on Evans- ton Carnation Cuttfngs ? Ans. Because they know a good thing when they see it. Full line FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stock. Write for Catalogue. Blooming Plants for EASTER -send for Priceust. Mention The Review when you write. Bf^SL'S- MAID OF flONOR;H^"- Plants in 25i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per IfO, $15.00, 50 at 100 rate. per 1000, $I25.U0; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., sisEimSt. Cincinnati. o. For sale also by E. Q. HILL & CO.. Richmond, Ind., and P. R. PIERSON CO., Tarry town-on-Hudson. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS COCO$WEDDELIANA'p'e,'?,S; LATANIA BORBONICA %?^i. Asparagus Sprengeri m $6 per lOUO seeds Aiwnone, ""•"""".."ilterib. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Ut* ol IS John Strctt) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Grafted R OSes Bride, Bridesmaid, Carnot, Kaiserin, $10 per hundred. Mo orders taken after the 20th. H. F. LinLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. HARRISII DISEASE "br.lJ>^S^'. the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution oi Mention The Review when you write. SEND ADVS. OmCK FOR THE special Spring Number or THE Florists' Review, TO BE ISSUED Increased VaiHe but no Movf' \Vaa|/ Increase in Rates. I^C>%1, TTCd%* ...SEND COPY AT OKCL... Florists' Pub. Co. 520-533 Caxton BIdg. CHICAGO. THE Kraft's Plant Tonic ^ This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KSA7T PI.AHT TONIC CO. Rockford, III. Mention The Review when you write. Ornamental Shrubs^ HBBBACZOUS PEBBVHXAIiS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Paeonies, Pyretbnims. Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application. JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading c»t»ou«hed 18S4. Sew CnglMid NaraervMan. READING. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Cyclamen Parsioum Gicantaum, the genuine arti- cle, nice plants, twice transplant- ed, $2.!W per 100 bv mail; $20.00 per 1000 bv express. Draeana Indivisa, 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Fine stock. E. FRYER, anriie^'Lotslve. Brooklyii, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. • > 384 The Weekly Florists^ Review. MARCH 16, 1S99. j(4*4.*4»4.4.4^>MM.i.4>AAAA4,AXAAAf E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention the Keview when you write. GRAND RAPIDS. Weather continues cold and cloudy, •with occasional wild snow flurries; hard weather on flowers. Carnations are scarce, with quality poor, as the flowers are picked so close no chance to properly develop. Roses about equal to the demand. Very few Harrisii are seen, but plenty of bulb stock, partic- ularly at the stores, which move slow- ly. Azaleas are almost a drug and primroses and cinerarias that are in bloom now mostly go to waste. Peter Kunst, one of the oldest estab- lished florists in town, of the old Bchool, is at last going to give up flues and adopt steam heat in his houses. In addition to a steam boiler he in- tends adding two new carnation houses. The city also intends adding another house to its park system. The park budget, if it is not scaled down, will call for $38,000 for the current year, as many improvements in landscape gar- dening and flower beds are contem- plated. GEO. F. CRABB. A FLOWER TRUST. . The Philadelphia daily papers have :been devoting considerable space to ireports of the formation of a combi- nation among the leading growers in the nature of a "trust." According to reports the concern is to have a cap- ital of $750,000 and will deal direct with the public. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. S'NCitAUO. Wholesale Florists Consiffnments Solicited. 5pecUl Attention Given to Shipping: Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST. 11 West 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Kevlew when you write. 600(000 FEET OF GLASS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Price AMEBICAV BEAUTT Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-incb stem " 20 " 15 " 12 " 8 .per 100, MSTEOB BBIDEBMAIB BBZDB PBBIiB CABJTATIOarS " fancy Boman Byacintha... Valley DaffodllB Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stocic at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. List. $4.00 8.00 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to $6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 Bassett& Washburn 88 WalMsli *ve., CHKACO, U. •""SiteSS CUT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. ClilCACO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. ANDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washin^on St., Chloaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your ordera Mention The Rwlew when yon wrlf. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER or ROSES. CUT riOWLRS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gonninle«lon FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, CKXCAOO. t^T' Consigrnments solicited. Mention Florlatc' Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florlete* Review when you write. H. 6. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE FLORIST. 1322 Pioe Street^ ST. LOUIS, MO. M<«ntlon The Review when you write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. IiOUIB, BSD. ...Home Grown 8tock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 2740 Olive Street, ST. IiOVIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale ROSSS, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwaat. Mentloo The Review when you write. Maptewood Cut Flower and Plant Co* GEO. M. KELLOGG, Pres. Growers of CUT FLOWERS >< Wholesale. Regular shipping- orders given special attention. We liave the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mfntlnn The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... rioriets* Review When Writing Advertiaem MAROH 16. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 385 KENNianr bros. (m. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 42^44 Randolph St., Chicago, III. Iiong Distanoe TelejAoue Sxpress 466. CHOICE FL0WER3 at Lowest Market Rates. New Carnation White Daybreak. Awarded Certificate of Merit by Chicago Florists' Club. See item in Chicapfo Notes in last issue of the Review, receive orders for Rooted Cuttings and hand them to Mr. Broadbeck. Price, $12.00 per lOO. We will ^ardy Plants. Per 100. 1000. Malianthus gigantaus $3.00 $20.00 Clumps.. tf.OO 50.00 Halanium aut. suparbum 3.00 20.00 " Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 •altonia Latiaquamaa 3.00 20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Varonioa I. subsassllis Ex. ) g^j^ .^^.q Clumps ) 25() at 1000 rate. Send for list. REA BROTHERS, - Norwood, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. OAK PARK NURSERIES. SUBPIiUB LIST 5000 Carolina Poplar from 9 to 15 feet 2000 Maple— Norway 2000 " " 2000 Maple- Silver 2000 " " 2000 " " 100 Dogwood— White 1000 Arbor vitae— American 2000 " '• 1000 " " 1000 " " 1000 Norway Spruce 500 " " , 500 " " Address M. F, 8 to 10 10 to 12 " 9 to 10 " 10 to 12 " 12 to 15 " 4 to 5 " 15 to 20 inches 2 to 8 feet 3 to 4 " 4to tt " 15 to 20 inches 3 to 4 feet " .4 to 6 " TIGER, PATCHOGUE. L. I . N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co. N. C Mention The Revle'" when you write. SEND ADVERTISEMENTS QUICK FOR THE SPECIAL SPRING NUMBER OF THE Florists' Review TO BE ISSUED NEXT WEEK Increased Value but no Increase in Rates. Send Copy At Once. FLORISTS' Pub. Co. 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO. BABY PRIMROSE. ed ; $4 per loo, express. $7 per 100, express. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to loo sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at f2 per 100 ; grows finely m cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $1.50, $10 per 100, express prepaid. New Frasrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and Rhes, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparaaus Sprengeri. 2-m., 24 for $1 .50, mail- 3>^-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed; A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. Our Easter Offering •Ka:^-" Send $S and we will send you 2000 No. 1 Hardy Cut Ferns ; 2000 Galax Leaves, all bronze or assort- ed, and 100 Leucothoe Sprays. Order early and be sure of this bargain. Our Laurel Festooning is un- excelled. Write for prices on all hardy supplies. CROWL FERN CO., 27 Beacow St.. BOSTOW. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Runner°s^from Mafie Louisc Violets, which have borne 100 flowers per plant this last winter. From now until May 1st will sell good Rooted Cuttings at $'\00 per 1000. Cow«r and see for yourselves, dear friends, and I will prove to vou that my stock is clean, free from disease and first C. LAWRITZEN, '''" '" '"''' '"'"'''■ RHIMBLCK. N. Y. Money refunded if not just as I say. Cash with order. E. G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. GRAFTED ROSES " ^ In rino Condition. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perie, Meteor, Kaiserin, American Beauty, $t0.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Elegant Stock. White Cloud, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Maud Adams, Melba, Crane, America, all the best sorts, in healthy well- rooted Cuttings, quality A 1 See trade list for prices. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, GERANIUMS, ASPARAGUS, FERNS, PALMS, and YOUNG ROSES. Mention The Review when you write. E. G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when you write. MOLE TRAP For destroyins cround moles in lawns, parks, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Quaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fail. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by n. W. nAbE«. RIDGEWOOD, IN. J. Mention The Review when you write. 386 The Weddy Fbrists' Review. MARCH 16, 1899. PITTSBURG. Trade Review. Considering tlie season, business continues fair and steady; stoclc is coming in nicely to meet tlie demand. Smilax and Asparagus continue scarce. Prices on other stock are firm. The Florist Qub. The last meeting of tl^e Florists' Club was a most interesting one — in fact an informal flower show. The members were requested to exhibit their finest specimens, new varieties, etc., at this meeting. In addition to this, through the kindness of Mr. Thomas W. Lawson, the club had the pleasure and satisfaction of inspecting the much discussed Lawson carnation. The famous carnation called forth much interest and admiration among the club members and the general pub- lic. The flowers were exhibited at the store room of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., and hundreds called to view them; and all agreed in pro- nouncing them the flnest carnation that they have ever seen. Another exhibit greatly admired was a bunch of Admiral Dewey roses, sent by Mr. John H. Taylor, of Bayside, N. Y. Mr. Fred Burki, of Bellevue, Pa., displayed a lot of carnations most worthy of note, including Hector, Ar- gyle, Mrs. Frances Joost, Mrs. Jas. Dean, New York, Flora Hill, Butter- cup, White Cloud, Victor, Edna Craig, Mrs. McBurney, Albertini and a sport of Armazindy which attracted consid- erable attention. A vase of fine Maids and Brides with 28 to 36-inch stems were exhibited by Conrad Blind; these were indeed prize winners. Uncle Walter, Flora Hill and Lizzie McGowan, grown by John Murchie, of Sharon, Pa., were dis- played by Gustave Ludwig. E. Mc- Connell, of Sharon, Pa., sent a lot of seedling No. 5-1897-pedigree— Rose Queen on Daybreak. Mr. McConnell claims it to be of a strong, vigorous growth, better bloomer than Daybreak and will retain its color better. Mr. Chas. T. Siebert showed a lot of the new variegated fancy carnation Sandusky sent by W. E. Hall, Clyde, Ohio. E. C. Ludwig exhibited a vase of carnations consisting of Jubilee, Mrs. Bradt, Bon Ton and Flora Hill. Several members who attended the Carnation Society meeting at Phila- delphia informed the wrijer that, with all due respect to the Philadelphia Show, it did not contain anything finer than some of the specimens exhibited at this meeting. Dracaena Indivisa. 6-inch, pot grown $20.00 and |25.00 per 100 5-iDch, pot grown 1.5.00 and 18.00 Rose Clothilde Soupert. 2M-inch. .. .S.OO Vinca Variegata, 4 & 5-in. $6.00 and 7.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2Ji-inch, $25.00 per 1,000; $2.50 per 100. Cash, please. CAMX. KAOEVBUBOSB, West Mentor. O. Mention the Review when you write. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR " 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. n T^t Wholesale Price List. 6R0WERS0F CUt rlOWCfS *"::'""*'• fg-'S^^^^^^^ IS-in! " .'.■." " 2!0O We Are Keadqnartera for... i2-in. .... 1.25 8-in. "...." 1.00 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Meteor per 100, $4.00 to 6.00 of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Bride«, Br'de""'''' '' 4 00 to 600 Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. Perle " 8 00 to 5!00 Camatio.V.". '.'.;■. .".!'.! " 1.50 to 2100 OF CARNATIONS fancy... 3.00 we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and All other stock at lowest market prices, they cannot be surpassed. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. S. B. WINTER, L. P. KELLY. Manager. Telephone Main 4580. 21 Raildolph StrCCt, CHICAGO^ COMMISSION HANDLER OF High Grade Cut Flowers GROWERS OF GOOD STOCK.... Can Secure the Best and Quickest Returns by Consigning to us PRICE LIST.— Subject to Change without Notice. BOBBS American Beauties, long per doz., $5.00— medium " 2.00— $4.00 short... " 1.00— 1.50 Meteors, Maids per 100, 5.00— 7.00 Brides " 6.00- 8.00 Perles " 4.00- 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 4.00— CASVATZOHS Per 100 Fancy varieties $3.00— Ordinary varieties, extra quality 2,00— " " average stock 1.50 — MIBCEIiZiAirEOnS Freesia per 100, $2.00— Callas .perdoz., Harrisii " Romans per 100, Narcissus - Daffodils Tulips Valley Violets 1.50— 1.50- 2.00- $3.00 8.00- 2.00- 2.00- 4.00 3.00- 4.00 .50- .75 Mention The Review when you write. Don't delay any longfer to order your EASTER, 1899, is coming i &IX;T of the VAIiZiET, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per lOCO. CBXMBOV BAMBX^EB, extra iineplants, $25.00 per 100. TUB. BOOT. BEOOHXA HYBBZSA, in four separate colors, bulbs about IM inches diameter, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 0:L0XIHIA KTBBZSA CBASBIFOILZA EBECTA, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. CZ^EMATXB, BHODODEHDBOSB. BPXBAEA, PAEOBIEB, etc., now on hand. Terms to unknown correspondents, cash ; otherwise, 80 days. Mention The Review when you write, F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS. $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 We are the Largest Qrowers of Verbena5 in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for Circular. J. L». DILbON, BiooiTiebur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Jl J> Jt ^Always mention the Florists' RevieW when writing advertisen.jl jUjUJt THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... No Bnst or Mildew. Packed l^ierht and Batiafitction Guaranteed. MARCH 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 387 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strong:, healthy stock of the following well-known vaneties: 'Mme. G. Bergmans Ivory The Queen Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Weddmg Niveus Minerva Liberty - ■ Bon naff on Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood Rose Owen Eugene Dailledouze Wm. H. Lincoln Col. \Y. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. Whilldin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingfordii Geo. W. Childs Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford from 2J^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; per lUOO, $15.00 Cannas, good variety named $2.00 per 100 " mixed 1.00 '• NymphseaOdorataGlgantea, strong roots 3.50 R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Revlewr when you write. F ELTHOISEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from fiats ana in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- .dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. 'stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1.000. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verscnaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, «0 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FEtTHOUBEV, Bohenectady, N". Y. Mention Th« Review when you write. Some Things You Want.... AGERATUM, blue and white dwarf. Per 100 2-in. pots $2.00 HARDY PHLOX. 10 distinct varieties, 2-in. pots 2.50 FUCHSIAS, 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 -GIANT PEARL MARGUERITE, 2-in. pots 2.00 RUDBECKIA, 3^-in. pots 4.00 STATICE ARMERIA, 3K-in. pots 3.00 BEGONIAS, 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 ACHILLEA, the Pearl, 2-in. pots 2.00 Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Cash, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. Special Offer. 200 Norway Spruce, 3 to 4 ft 6 cents each 300 " 3}^ to 3 ft 5 200 American Arborvitae, 3 to 4 ft. 6 800 " " 2J^ to 3 ft. 5 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft 9 400 " 254to3ft 7 400 " 2 toSft 5 300 Sugar Maple, 10 to 12 ft 10 200 " 9tol0ft 9 50 American Linden. 10 to 12 ft 8 .2000 Norway Maple, 4 to 6 ft SI5.00 per 1000 3000 " 3 to4ft 10.00 '■ 2000 " 25^ to 3 ft 8.00 " 10,000 Peach, all grades and varieties. All stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and handled. C. L. LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa. Mention the Review when you write. ▲Iwaya Mention the.... Floriete* Review When Writing Advertisers. Special Offer of HYBRID CLEMATIS We have again this sea- son a fine stock of good, strong plants, two years ' old, own roots. Boskoop Seedling. Extra large lavender. Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white. - -' Fairy Queen. Pale flesh with a pink bar. Gipsy Queen. One of the fin- est rijcb purple varieties. Henryi. Finest large single white. Jackmannl. The best known and most popular varie- ty. Color: dark, rich, royal ourple. Madam Baron Velllard. Light rose, shaded lilac. Mme. Van Houtte. Pure white; extra fine. Miss Bateman. White with chocolate-red anthers. Standlshl. Light Blue. The Gem. Deep lavender blue. The President. Bright bluish purple. $3.75 per dozen; $30.00 per 100. NEW RED CLEMATIS. M. Koster. A bright rosy carmine, not as rich in color a» Mme. Edouard Andre, but possessing the advantage over that beautiful variety of being a much stronger, freer grower, and also of being remarkably free in flowering, while Mme. Ed- ouard Andre, though richer and brighter in color, lacks in constitution, and makes but a light growth. We have seen M. Koster under ordinary nursery culture, a height of 6 to 8^ feet, in two-year-old plants, with hundreds of flowers open at onetime. 85 cents each; $4.00 per dozen. CLEMATIS CRISPA. CLEMATIS COCCINEA. We have a fine stock of fine two-year-old plants of the above two varieties at Sl.OO per dozen; S7.00 per ItO. Clematis M. Koster CLEMATIS rUMMUU. Strong two-year-old plants of this old favorite, dozen; $10.00 per lUO. $1.25 per Henry A. Dreer, 714 chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Review when you write. And Still They Come South Side Floral Co., Springfield, 111. Gents:— I saw your 5000 Verbenas, just received by Brittenbaugh Bros. I want 2000 just like them. Please send at once C. O. D. Yours resp'y, SAMUEL GASS, Allegheny, Pa. VERBENAS— Strong rooted cuttings, 30 grand va rieties, 60c per 100, $5.00 per ICW; 5000, $22.00. PETUNIAS— Dreer's latest set of double fringed, true to name, $1.00 per 100. SMILAX— Strong, bushy seedlings, readv'for pots, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on the preceding stock. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready." Clean healthv stock, well rooted, at lowest prices quotea. Send for our lists and save money. Terms cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO. SPRINQFIELD, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, 1899 KAXtDT 8KBUBS, TUBES, VIHSS, EVSKOBZBVS and PEBEVVZAIiS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing: advertisers. Review when Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $k»pCT'bbI. Sphagnum Moss First quality. $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, WIS* Mention the Review when you write. Chrysanthemums. We are Headquarters for all '99 Novelties. Also complete list of best commercial varieties. Our Catalogue Now Ready. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. INSURE "ja^iBTFIKE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY. Sec'y. «^ FORT WAYNE. IND. Mention The Review when 70U write. 388 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* MARCH 16. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M^ Satonlays, 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale *riori«t A constant supply of SELECT VAL.liEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY, Mention the Rev It w when you write. PinSfiURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 'Long Distance 'Phone 21 B7. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Write for Prfce List. Mention The Review when you write. No. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. THE WELL-KNOWN SEEDSMEN, R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. There seems to be a slight misunder- standing, in the article among the Bos- ton notes, which is apt to be mislead- ing, referring to a supposed dissolu- tion of the old established firm of R. & J. FaVquhar & Co. The dissolution of co-partnership occurred in June, 1896, which statement should have been made in the issue of March 2. In June, 1896, Mr. James M. F. Farquhar and Mr. John K. M. Farquhar started a business under the style of Farquhar Bros., and Mr. Robert Farquhar, a business as Robt. Farquhar & Co. In August of the same year the latter firm sold out to Mr. James Farquhar, who continued under the old name of R. & J. Farquhar & Co. Messrs. John and Robert, being in the employ of the brother, James M. F. Farquhar, and have continued so up to within about six months, when Robert resigned his position, and intends starting a busi- ness of his own. Mr. James still con- tinues the business at the old stand, and with the permission of the broth- ers, under the old name. This enter- l)rising firm has established an unex- celled reputation, with the excellent •quality of their goods, cater to the needs of both commercial and private gardener, and are known among the trade all over the eastern states. In addition to their store on South Market street they have quite a green- house establishment at Roslindale, Mass., which they intend to increase this spring, having already contracted for a new house, three-quarter span, 22x380 feet, to be used in growing a general line of plants to supply their constantly increasing trade. They are the originators of the Far- quhar violet and have a new begonia which will be a grand acquisition to our summer varieties of that fine fam- ily, and its advent is eagerly looked for by lovers of fiowering plants. P. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.— E. Kitchenmeister of Highland Park, to prevent some palms from being frozen during delivery, had a small stove, used in heating wagon, overturned, de- stroying the wagon and contents, en- tailing a loss of about $800. ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GAUX ,and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Steele. Consign- ments of good stock solicited. I s |Vr^fwk Ai\i A. ''I'l --HI Hij.l'v We get daily new customers fbecause we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. Longr D stance Telephone 2985. WM. F. KAST1N6 & CO., 'i^i^l' Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DESiaN3 on hand. Mention The Review when you write. EASTER.ORSx^RS For OAXAZ i;EAVSB and JbEUCOTHOE SPBATB should be placed now. Send for information. HARLAN P. KELSEY, Introducer, 1106 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 • 412 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Morninz at A o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, sccrctarv. Mention The Review when you write. H OUSE IN PLANTS THE HOUSE. Tha PLMNT trade from tli* point of "businoss," and also the oaro of Plants, treated in an attraetivo six-pago Foldor to be given to customers Sample order of 26 copies mailed for 60c in stamps Dani B. Long, >>>'»iisher, Buffalo, N. Y. M<>ntlnn The Review when you write. Money Maker.' Lizzie McGowan Carnation, Rooted Cuttings must go faster, price reduced to $.5.00 per thousand, as good as the best. Also Geraniums, from 2 to 2^-in. pots, best kinds, mixed, used by the wealthy people of Trenton, N. J., past season. Now ready for 354 or 4-in. pots, at|2..5)per hundred, fSO.OO per thousand. Cash. Sample free. B. F. MUSCHERT, - PENN VALLEY, PA. Mention The Review when you write. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and all Unds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, Krva. -^ 495 Washington St., BUrFALO. N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Desicns. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when yon writ*. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. • e Clean Stocic, Pedestal Grown. PafldanusYeitchii urwvf 11. tt-in. pots, $1.00 each; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list of sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH Y0UN6, - Oermantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIJiaC PLANTS. Largest stock in America. 8ZEBSECHT ft SOV, New Bochelle, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD riSH and ^Hist. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Moptlon The Review when yon write. ■*?TT"'^^^?^i^"' MARCH 16, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 38? HEACOCK'S OFFER OF PALMS All home grown, strong .....and healthy ' All measurements are from TOP OF POT, and don't you forget it. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-in. Pot, 3 Plants, 15 to I8-in. high $ 3,00 per doz., $ 25.00 per JOG 5 " 3 " 20 to 22 " 6.00 " 50.00 " 6 " 3 " 22 to 26 " 9.00 " 75.00 " 6 " 3 " 28 to 30 " J2.00 " J00.00 " J2 " 3 " 60 to 72 " Very boshy, J0.00 each. A few bushy Specimens, 14-in. Pot, 7 to 8 ft. high, $25.00 each. My stock of this variety is very large, grown cool, clean and very healthy and cannot fail to give satisfaction. All are grown three plants in a pot. COCOS WEDDELIANA. 2x3-in. Pot, J Plant 6 to 8-in. high, $t0.00 per 100 3 '• J " 8 to 10 " J5.00 4 " i " 15 " 40.00 " 5 " J " 15 to 18 " !50ea., $6.00prdo2. 5 " 3 " 15 to 18 " .50 " 6.00 " My stock of this beautiful variety is very large and in ex- cellent condition. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Per do7.. Per 100 3-inPots, 4 to 5 Leaves, 10 to )2-in $ 3.00 $ 25.00 4 " 5 to 6 " I5toJ8-in 6.00 50.00 5 " 5 " I8to20-in J2.00 100.00 6 " 6 " J8to20-in J5.00 125.00 I have a very large stock of the sizes quoted in excellent condition. The measurements given are f^om the top of pot to the top of plant, in its natural position. I am particular to mention this as some growers include the pot in their measurements, in other words, include the lengrth of the roots with the height of the plant. TERMS: Unknown correspondents will please furnish satisfactory reference or cash with the order. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote. Pa. Mention the Review when you write. 0^£^\/ f Your Order , oay I NOW All «*ROOTED WELL.'* Now Ready. Per doz. 100. 1000. Carnation, Portia $.20 $1.00 $9.00 Mrs. Jeltreys (the Car. Petunia) .40 2.00 15.00 Geranium, M me. Salleroi 20 1.00 9.00 Ageratum, Princess Pauline 20 1.2.5 10.00 Fuchsias, four varieties 20 1.25 10.00 Salvia Sbiendens 15 .80 ».00 Smilax from flats 10 .50 4.00 Vinca Major Var : .15 .75 QrkOtf^iAl flffor We have a bench of optSClal Vlier* verbenas, about 25,000, we wish to sell quick to make room for Coleus, to make them go quick will sell this lot at $4.00 per 1000— Standard named sorts, express paid. S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, III. Mention the Review when you write. P^GLISH YEWS.... ^— A few choice specimen* from S to 6 ft. in diameter, recently transplanted and in fine condition. A fine lot of Young Evergreens. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, M0RRI8VILLE, - - - Bucks Co., Pa. Mention the Review when you write. Dormant Cannas. Standard varieties, such as Bouvier, Marquant, Henderson, Crozy, Charlotte, Carnot, Childsji, F. R. Pierson, and -the two best foliage Cannas on the market— Grandiflora Rouge and Kobusta,$2.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Austria, Italia and Thomas Griffin, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Address all orders to ROWEHL & GRANZ, Hicksville, L. I., N.Y. Mention the Review wh^n you write. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Poplara-CaroUna, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 12 to 15 feet. Golden, Silver and Lombardy eame sizes. Hycamore— European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. MaKnollas— Acuminata, 4 to 6, 6to8and8to 10 feet; Trlpetela, SoulanKeana, and Speciosa IK to 2 and 2 to 3 feet, sis other sorts IK to 2 feet. Muple«— Immense stock, leading sorts, all sizes, 6 to 25 feet. Mountain Ash— European and Oak I^eaved. Wlllowa— Laurel Lieaf, ' Canescens, Rosemary, Etc. In 'Weeplnjc Treem we offer immense lot of 'Willow*. Kilmarnock, New American, Wisconsin and Babylonlca. Mulberry— Teas Weeping, the finest lot we ever grew. Mt. Aah. Cut E.eaved JBIrch, Etc. In VIncsand Shrubn- AmpelopsU, Veltchi.stron!; twovearfleld Rrown. ClematU, JackmanI, Ilenryi, Mad. Ed. Andre, etc. Berberln— ThunberKli and Purpurea. Elder _,^__^_ —Golden. Syrlngra— Golden. Hplreaa— Van Houtte, Anthony Waterer, ThunberKd, etc Itllacs— New DoulUe Flowered in 8 varieties. Altheas, Deutzlas, SnowbalU, Syrinva*, 'WleKellas, Etc.. In ereat supply. Roses— two years flf id »rrown. Hybrid Perpetual, Mosb, Climbers, WIchurlana and Wichurlana Hybrids, Ru?osa, and Rugoea Hybrids and MultifloraJaponica. Azalea*— Mollis and Pontica, fine busby well- budded plants. Forty-roar Oreenhoases well filled with Roses, Palms, Ferns, Fleas, Chinese Azaleas. Araucarlas, Oeranlams, Etc. Correspondence solicited. Catalotrues and pricelists free. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 545, Painesville, O. Mention The Review when you write. Qalms Ferns and The Lareest Stock of Plants in the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted wiien we have anything special to offer. GEO. WinBOLD, N. H^d St. CHICA60. ROOTED CUniNGS Coleus, mixed colors 60c per 100 Dreer's Double Petunias 80c " Dreer's Princess Pauline Ageratum.. ..80c " Cyclamen pers. giant. 2J^-inch pots.. . 8.00 CHRIST. WINTERICH, Defiance. O. Mention The Review when you write. a Quick Special Spring For the Number OF THE Florists' Review, TO BE ISSUED Increased Value but no \|FVT WFFk Increase in Rates. '^ ■-'^ ■ ▼▼ L L IV SEND COPY AT ONCE. Florists' Pub. Co. 520-535 Caxton BIdg., CHICAGO* Always Mention the.... rioriete* Review When Writinir Advcrtiavrs. 390 The Wcddy Rorists^ Review* MARCH 16, 1899. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnations Registered. The Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., have registered the name Chicago to be applied to a red sport from Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. The sport is a bril- liant scarlet in color, rather larger than Mrs. Bradt, and having sported into a stronger color it has a stronger growth and constitution than the orig- inal. It would be well for all carnation growers to note the name and if they have any of this sport on their places to apply the name "Chicago" to them and not have the confusion that is at present existing among the numerous scarlet sports of Tidal Wave, In the coming proceedings of the society will be issued a complete list of all named carnations to date as far as practical; separate copies of this list will be run off and can be had upon application to the secretary. This list will be suplemented every year and revised every three or five years as the case may require. It should be the pride of introducers to have this list as complete as possible, and they can easily have it complete if they will render the secretary the proper support by registering the name of a variety as soon as they have decided to use the name in a com- mercial way. ALBERT M. HERR, Sec'y. Lancaster, Pa. UTICA, N. Y. Business is quite dull since Lent started. The weather is perfect, bringing along all flowering stock in good shape for Easter. Charles Baiter's store and green- houses are a blaze of color. Azaleas, Harrisii lilies, and everything in the shape of flowers are in his windows. He has just fitted up his store with electric lights. His son Frank Baker has been elected alderman from hie ward. There is prospect of a shortage on Easter lilies, so many of them coming bad that it keeps the ordinary florist guessing whether he is going to have enough to go around or not. Burglars recently visited the green- houses of Mr. C. F. Seltzer and carried off a miscellaneous lot of goods, in- cluding some bulbs and seeds, the lat- ter having been just received. The nerve of the rascal was shown by his stopping to drink a bottle of beer that he found in the ice box. C. J. NEVADA. — Generally speaking, the signature of a minor to a contract does not make it binding, but there are qualified exceptions and the laws of the states vary somewhat. You had best consult an attorney familiar with the law in your state. WASHITNGTON, PAi.— Lloyd Swar- tout, the florist, is erecting two new greenhouses, one 22x146 for roses, and the other 30x80 for carnations. WMAA/WWWVMAAA/M/W^ Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid. The repeat orders that we are daily receiving: from GROWERS, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN are very gratifying and most convincing as to the com- mercial value of our products. We want every GROWER and FLORIST to try JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID, and form his opinion as to their merits from his own experience. Our new catalogues will be sent on application. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. PHILADELPHIA, PA. W%AAAAft Mention The Review wben you write. Til A QawaI TaH Anhom '-°^ ®' ^' ^' ^* JOngkindt coninck. ine nQyai l UUeiinaill Managing mrector. a. M.C van DERELST. Nurseries, Ltd., DEDEMSVAART, nr Zwolle, NETHERUNDS. RARE AND NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Anemone Sylvestris, fl.pl., young plants in pots 19.00 Arnebia Echioides 10.00 Chrysanthemum max. filiforme 7.50 Convallaria ma}., var. Fortin 1.25 Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis 11.00 Helenium Autumnale Superbum 6.00 Hemerocallis Aurantiaca Major (cultivated) 27.50 Heuchera Alba 7.00 Hens Sempervirens Little Gem 8.00 Incar villea Delavayi 40.00 Per 100 Ny mphaea Laydekerii purpurata $200.00 " rosea 180.00 " Aurora, each, $7.50 " Robinsoniana, each, $5.00 Oreocome Candolli 20.00 Papaver Orient Silver Queen 10.00 Petasites I ap. Giganteus 20.00 Physalis Franchetti 2.25 Sagittaria Jap. fl.pl 20.00 Spirxa Aruncus var. Kneiffi 87.60 Viola Odor, Princess of Wales 4.00 Olgae..'. 5.00 GUNNER A SGABBA, leaves 6 to 7 ft across, sktoag plants, $15 to $20 per 100. ALPINE RHODODENDRONS, strong pUnts, $9.00 per tOO. Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on appli- cation. List of Narcissus in April. Mention The Review when you writ^. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Rerlew when you write. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, J mm/ - Meteors, La France and WOOtOnS and^Ka,^rin-now or 11.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats ready now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write OZO. A. KUKL, I.Long Distance Phone 14. PEZZV, ZZiIi. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nursery Florists* 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. UL.J i^T*i .<; ,-fl;'^: :-^.,--r^^*»: U iLAJtCU 16. 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 391 OUR TRADE LIST MARCH, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 ARGYLE, fine dark pink $3.00 EVELINA, best paying white 3.00 EMPRESS, dark red 8.00 GOLD NUGGET, Yellow 4.00 PAINTED LADY 2.00 MARY WOOD, white 8.00 PSYCHE, variegated 2.00 FLORA HILL, white 1.50 DAYBREAK, shell pink 1.50 C. A. DANA, light pink 1.50 TRIUMPH, the big pink 2.00 JUBILEE, scarlet 1.50 MAYOR PINGREE, big cream 1.50 ARMAZINDY, variegated 1.50 VICTOR, pink 2.00 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 NEW YORK 4.00 MRS. IAS. DEAN 4.00 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 8.50 Five cuttings at 100 rate. PLANTS— Strong, 2 1-4 Inch. Per 100 NEW COLEUS BROWNII, agood bedder, $5.00 VELVET PLANT, a big seller 3.00 GERANIUM Mad. Salleroi 2.00 Ivy mixed 2.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem 2.00 SOUTHERN THYME 2.00 IRESINE, red and yellow for Canna border. 2.00 ABUTILON, choice mixed 2.00 SMILAX 1.00 " from flats 50 HELIOTROPE, mixed 2.00 BEGONIA, choice mixed 2.00 Erfordii 2.00 " Sandersonii 2.00 Hybrida 2.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ERECTUM... 8.00 NEW YELLOW MARGUERITE 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our selection 2.00 Five plants at 100 rate. Spot Caali. NEW SEEDS. 'A oz. 1 oz Lettuce— Grand Rapids $ .05 $ .10 Raddish— Turnip and Lady Finger.. . .05 .10 Tomato — Dwarf Champion and Queen .05 .10 Beet— EarlyTurnip and Long D. Blood .05 .10 Watermelon— Sweet Heart 05 .10 Pumpkin— New England Pie 05 .10 Squash— Crookneck and Summer 05 .10 Cucumber— Long Green and Chicago. .05 .10 Spinach— English 05 .10 Cabbage— Early Wakefield, Flat.. ) Dutch, Stimps and Drumhead.. [■ .10 .20 Surehead ana Red Pickling ) Cress., 05 .10 Carrots— Danvers and Short Horn .. > «, ,n WhiteHorse \ -^ •^" Parsley.. 0.) .10 Okra 05 .10 Leeks and Kohl Rabi 05 .10 Sage— English... 10 .20 Celery— White Plume and Pink Plume .10 .20 Parsnip— Hollow Crown 05 .10 Cucumber— English Forcing 25 .50 NEW FLOWER SEEDS. % oz. 1 oz. Pansies— Mitting's Giant Flowering, ) Yellow, White, Dark Purple, and >-$1.00 $1.00 Sky Blue ) Mammoth Verbenas 1.00 4.00 Asters— Perfection, White, Pink..? , nn a iv\ Blue, and Mixed \ ^'^ *''" Feverfew— Golden Feather packet .10 Daisies— Double White and Pink " .10 Mignonette " .05 1.00 Sweet William, White " .05 1.00 Primula Obconica " .10 Primula— every variety you want " .10 No price list sent out this Spring. We only have for sale what is in this adv. MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, Mention The Review when you write. "D A T?r^ A T\T To make room at once, I offer JjAltlTAlil . Princess Wales, the finest single Violet, strong: rooted runners at only $6 per i,ooo ; California and Luxonne at $3 per i,ooo. Ready for immediate delivery. Cash with order. WM. S. HERZOQ. Horristown, N. J. Mention the Review when you write. cV'JL' 'JL' 'JL' ' JL' TIT TIT TIT 'X' TIT TIT 'IT TIT 'JL' 'X'TITTl7TI7\IT\IT\l7'3T'ji7 '*' 'JL'ITrfi ^^ J» t^» •^w vf ff w^ «^» i^n t>^ «^» •^ m^ «i^ vf *V* ^P* "F^ T^ ^^ ^r "w* "W "9^ "T* ^^ w^ •* ^^ * * * * * * * Roses! Roses! Roses! The following vaHeties at $3.25 per hundred or $30 per thousand; 25 at hundred rates, 250 at thousand rates, or 50 cents per dozen. Belle Siebrecht Climbing Perle " La France " Devoniensis "i Malmaison " '^Meteor Crimson Rambler Clara Wat&on Christine de Noue Crown Princess Victoria Champion of the World Duchess of Albany Empress of China Golden Gate Gen. R. E. Lee Helen Cambier Hermosa Kaiserin Victoria La France Lamarque Meteor Mosella Maman Cochet Media Mrs. Degraw Mary Washington Marechal Niel Pink Rambler Perle des Jardins Princess Venosa Striped La France Sunset Souv. de Pres. Carnot " la Malmaison Triomphe de Pernet Pere Vicounte.ss Folkstone White Rambler White La France White Maman Cochet Yellow Rambler * * * * * * * 25 at hundred rates, 250 at thousand rates, 40 cents per dozen. Aline Sisley Agrippina Bougere Bon Silene Bridesmaid Beauty Stapleford - Clothilde Soupert Cath. Mermet Cloth of Gold C. de Frigneuse C. Eva Starhemberg Cornelia Cook Celine Forrestier Carmine Pillar Coquette de Lyon Douglas Duchess de Brabant Ernest Metz Etoile de Lyon Gen. Tartas Henry M. Stanley James Sprunt Jules Finger La Princess Vera La Sylphide Louis Richard Mme. Eli Lambert Mme. Welche Mme, Schwaller Mme. C. Berthod Mme. F. Kruger Mme. J. Schwartz Mme. Lambard Mme. Hoste Mme. Margottin Mme. de Vatrey Marie Guillot Marie Van Houtte Mons. Furtado Marion Dingee Mignonette Papa Gontier Princess Sagan Queen's Scarlet R. Marie Henrietta Snowflake Safrano The Queen The Bride White Bon Silene Waban Hybrid Perpetual Roses at $4.00 per hundred. * * * * * * T^ The following varieties at $2.50 per hundred, $20 per thousand; ^ GHRYSANTtlEMIUM® — in 100 leading kinds, strong; plants, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per (000 G E R A M I U M S— Double, Single, Ivy and Scented, best sorts, $3.00 per 100. PUGHSI AS— Double, $3.50 per JOO; Single, $2.50 per JOO. BtGONI AS— Best sorts, $3.50 per 100. GAIN IN AS— Leading varieties, $4.00 per 100. Our New Wholesale GARINATIONS-Best varieties, $3,00 per 100. List offers all kinds of GOUEUS— Best varieties, $2.50 per tOO, Write for it' GOOD & REESE CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. GROWERS LARGEST ROSE IN THE WORLD. Mention The Review when you write * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * t>lc No Increase in ...llvAl TrvvIV Rales, jt SEND COPY AT ONCE. 394 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAtlCH 16, 1S99. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBUSHBD KVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-035 Caxton Bulldins. Chicago. 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, ^i.oo a year. To Europe, fa.oo. Bcriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Sub- Advertising rates: Per incn, |i.oo; ^'page, I13.S0; full page, {37.00. Discounts: 6 times, s per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 36 times, ao per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismar accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8gg. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. .American Jadoo Co. 890 .^meiican RoseCo. .393 Amling.E. C 888 AmosTN 881 Baker, W. 1 888 Bailer, F. A 883 Bassett & Washburn. 384-392 Beckert. W. C 881 Benthey & Co 884 Berning. H. G 384 Berger. H. H. & C0.88I Blanc&Co 385 Brill, F 393 Budlong, J. A 884 Buckbee.H.W 881 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 881 Bunyar. E. G ,..881 Chicago Wrecking Co 896 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 384 Cottage Gardens .... 381 Crabb& Hunter ....381 CrowlFern Co 385 Cut Flower Ex 388 Danley.S. T 389 Davis, J. W 893 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 896 Dietsch, A. &C0....396 Dillon, j.L 386 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 893 Dreer.'H.' A. ■;■..■.■;■..; 887 Dunlop, Ino 382 Ellis & Pollworth ...394 Ellison &Tesson.... 884 Ellwanger & Barry.. 381 Esler John G. Secy .894 F. &F. Nurseries... 390 Felthousen, J.E....387 Fryer,E 383 Gibbons, H.W 894 Giblin& Co 896 Good & Reese Co... 391 Greene & Underbill.. 882 Hagenburger. C 886 Hales. H.W 8»5 Hall, W. E 392 Hancock, Geo. & Son 392 Heacock, Jos 389 Herr, Albert M 393 Herzog, W. S 391 Hill.E. G. &Co 385 Hitcbings&Co 392-394-396 HoffmeisterFlo.Co..883 Humfeld, C 880-393 Hunt,E. H 884 Insall, R 881 Iackson, E. B 387 acobs, S. & Sons... 396 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 887 Lasting, W. F. 380-382-388 Keenan's Seed Store.888 Kelsey, H. P 888 Kellogg, Geo. M 384 Kellogg-Mackay- Cameron Co 396 Kennicott Bros. Co. 385 Kraft Plant Tonic... 383 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 395 Kuehn.C.A 384 Kuhl, Geo. A 390 Lager & Hurrell ....882 Lawritzen, C 385 Littlefield, H. F 883 Le Mars Greenhouses 392 Lockland Lumber Co 381 LongD. B 888 Longsdorf, C. L 887 Lord & Burnham Co 896 Lynch, W. E.. 884 Manning, J. W 383 McKellar & Winter- son 388 McMorran,E.E.&Co 896 Miller','A.L'. !!".!". ".382 Minor, W. L 381 Model Plant Stake Co. 892 Moon, S.C 889 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 894 M orris Floral Co 891 Morrison, A 894 Murphy, W 892 Muschert, B. F 888 Nanz, C. G 880 National Flo. Board of Trade 382 Old Colony Nurseries 887 Parlin & Orendorff Co 380 Pennock,S.S 388 Pierce, Butler & Pierce 396 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 888 Quaker City Machine Works 396 Randall, A. L 884 Rea Bros 385 Reed & Keller 894 Regan Pt'g House. ..890 Reid, Edw 888 Reinberg Bros... 884-393 Rice, M. &Co 881 Ricksecker, Chaa ...385 Roney Bros 880 Rowehl& Granz....389 Rudolph, Max 884 Savacool, A. K 380 Schmitz, F. W. 0...386 Schultheis, A 882 Sefton, J. W. Co 396 Shelmire, W. R 392 Siebrecht & Son ....388 Smith, N.& Son 887 Soltau, C. &Co 380 South Side Floral Co. 387 Storrs & Harrison 889 Swayn'e, W '.'.'. '. '. . 892 Thorbum,J.M.&Co. 883 Tiger.M.F 385 Tottenham Nurseries 890 Vesey. W.'"jVSer'v;:887 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 887 Weber&Sons 893 WietorBros 886 Wilmore, W. W ....882 Winter.S.B f86 Winterich, C 889 Wittbold, Geo 889 Wors, C. W 884 Young. John Welsh .888 Zeese&Co 896 Red Flower Pots. OUR OWN MAKE. ^ 1 — ' These pots do not turn ^reen and become alimy as white pots do. They being at all times clean, promote a healthy growth to your plants, and pre- vent spreading of disease and vermin. To introduce these red pots we will place them on the market at the follow- ing rates : S inch. ai4 " . 3 3M " . Per 1000 .$3.00 . 3.60 . 4.60 . 6.60 Per SCO 91.75 2.00 3.60 3.00 Per 1000 Per 500 4 inch S7.00 93.76 6 la.OO 6.60 6 '* 18.00 9.60 ELLIS ft POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. PRESS v\Vr5^"^- ^ EVER-Y Q) .. _, Description ^J7J0NIN0ER\Q. wm^mmiki(hlC-AOO. Greenhouses Built and Heated CCONOMICJILLV AHD PERFECTLY BV HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""'""*»«%.«. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tb St., NEW YORK CITY. Man«fact«rerspf WIRE « DESIGNS ano Dealers in HHmmmaORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention The Review when yon write. EVERY FLORIST luoiiDr OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. ANGUS MORRISON. 378 Iiinooln At*. OKXCAOO. Greeohoose PIPE and rill II1I7O DLSCRIPTION. VMitInn Th* R#vl#w whrii von writ*. Always Mention the..-. Florists* Revie\^ When Writing AdTertisers. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Mot \\citer Boilors. Pi|)i's, littiruj"* Mention The Review when you write. MARCH 16, The Weekly Florists* Review. 395 PRICE OF STEEL ADVANCING DAILY Jhe longer you wait, the more you will have to pay for Boilers. ^ We have secured large stocks of material at low prices and are prepared to offer our boilers at unchanged low figures until April 15th. Orders received up to that date will be booked at present figures. Letters like the one below, written by our old customers, are the best references we can offer. Mr. Graham has one of our boilers in use since August, 1895, and two since May, 1896. , \ READ HIS LEVtER. :HtLL BROS CO. inhiuie Bollei raStoslyrfeS?. CHICAGO. |j ers maae oi »"» r-, _,.»., space all arouu Philadelphia, Pa., March 3, 1899. ] Mr. a. B. Davis, Purcellville, Va. Dear Sir : — Replying to your communication in reference to the Kroeschell Bros. Boilers, would say we have no hesitation in recommending them to any one. We consider them first class in every respect and find thf y do more than they represent theip to do. We have three in use and have always found them satisfactory, in fact, we cannot speak too highly of them. Yours truly, HUGH GRAHAM. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 29 to 59 Erie Street. CHICAGO. "^ INCREASED VALUE BUT NO INCREASE IN RATES. SEND ADVS. QUICK FOR THE Special prin^ Number of; '\ltf!^ .....To be rssued Next Wccfc. Florists' Pub. Co., 520-535 caxton Bwg.. Chicago. 396 The Weekly RorJsts^ Review^ MARCH 16, 1899. .>af-*&3i<> % -^tiSSiJfSgB^ &i 0 j.w.S[noNMfG.(« Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, quicker and more effective than the bellows. „, Warmly com. mended by all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. •«.75 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. HARRY BALSLEY.cLLs Those Red Pots StanAirdt— Full Size and Wide Bottoms, Bulb Puns tnd Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufaetory 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mioh. Mention The Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE VENTILATING APPARATUS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. Ifentloti The Review when yog write. High Grade BOILERS Get our Eor GREEN HOISES. Catalogue. STEftM AND HOT WATER. GiBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Hfontlfw The Review when von writ*. ® Lord & Burnhaivi Co. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Plans and Estimates fur-, nished on application for HEATING AND VENTIUTING APPARATIS erected complete, or for ma- terial only. HIGHEST aWARDS AT WORLD'S FAIR. Send 4cts. postage for catalogue of ratfent Iron Greenhouse Construction. We make special green- house POTTY. Price on application. pffice.!!^ St. James STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER in 4 sizes. Specially adapted for moderate ranges. We also make Sectional Heat- ers for large-ranges. Highest Economy. . Reasonable Prices. Send Sets, postage to New York office for latest Cata- looue of Heating and Venti- lating Apparatus. Estimates Furnished for Cypress Green* i' house HIaterial. :»'.,r°' Irilngton-on-Muta. N, Y, A large gain— During the year 1898, according to our books', more of our Steam and Hot Water Heaters were sold, by a large percentage, than were used in 1897. Indications are that the percentage of increase this year will be as great. " ' " '• /' PIBRCE, BUTLBR & PIERCE MFQ. COMPANY. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Branch Offices at: 46-48 E. 2ath St., NEW YORK; 61 Oliver St., BOSTON. KELLOOQ-nACKAY-CAnERON COMPANY, ._ . . no LAKE STREET, CHlCAQO. Mention The Review when you write. "SPEtlCE" HEATER. 1 GLRS8 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator GULr CYPRESS BARS, ETC. Hanufactured 5. JjCOllS & SOflS, 5|^'=*2:''4&Tn?hTfrY. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc., AT WHOLESALE. Mention The Review when you. write. SASH OTAUXIUI Mmmmt PRI-__ Of OTMWS? GAIVANIZQ)\VmE- 100 POUND Q0LLS>-5n0R(T LENGTri5 RUN FROM 65 FEET UP. PRIQt ROLL too POUNDS *\.\^. " (NICAGO ' 8^°I6 ^ MMition The Review when jroa write. Greenhouse Material Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar BEST GRADES. ' PERFEa W0RKMAI«1SHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOISE BOILERS I'IPIS. IIIIINOS A\U MMII \ll\0 \IM>\KVIIS Send Four Cents fur Catalogue. Mention The Review when yott Write. CKItMIOISI Hllll)l\(. "\ ^- J- .;i^yi '. X' -^ ii":-: •'Wi:'.,^ ■; : XT . ;vl '-■■'' »»_iif.. rkiiCj^i&t^^iU^-^ m.. ■ '.^■B'^-i W'' SPECIAL SPRING NUMBER. ■■■■? COPYRIGHT, 1899, aV .■^'..^ ruottiere' PUBiv MARCH 23, 1819. < The Weekly Floilsts' Review. 399 Preparations for Easter. A very dull, cloudy, changeable month this has been so far and those who looked for bright weather to hast- en their tardy crops have been disap- pointed. There are always some batches early enough but I think on the whole our principal Easter plants are rather backward. A good deal of maneuvering has to be done both to get room till the Easter congestion is over and to push some late crops or hold others in good condition that are a week too early. There will be a week after you see these lines till the crops are marketed, yet a few hints may be useful to some beginners. If lilies are well out they will keep a week and longer in any cool cellar or basement where there is little light just as well as they will under glass. If they are what you think Is just right and you have been forcing pret- ty hard, don't move them out of the warm house to a cooler until there are at least two flowers open, for they al- most stand still when given a drop of 15 degrees. Last year we had a fine lot of aza- leas, pricipally Van der Cruyssen and Prof. Wolters, that were fully out two weeks before Easter. They were more than tfen days in a cool light basement and kept in perfect order. This year there is no need of such treatment. The bulk of the azaleas are in to a day, while a few varieties like Emperor de Brazil, perhaps backward, will open quickly in a warm house. There is no harm or fraud in forcing out an aza- lea and it does not impair its future welfare. For the first time in my recollection the cytisus, or as many call it the genista, needs a good warm heat; give it to them if there is any hope at all. Acacia armata has come along about right in a cool house, but if the win- ter had been an ordinary one it is hard work to keep them back. Their pretty little globular flower is easily spoilt and you must keep water away from them entirely, although the roots want a copious supply. This beautiful plant will not force; we have tried it. It must come along slowly in a cool house; I mean by that not over 50 de- grees at night. Lilac if too early will keep in a cool dry cellar for ten days and actual- ly seem all the better for it. With us the Spiraea japonica (astilbe) is de- cidedly late, or rather there has .been the need of high pressure forcing. If stood in 8-inch pans and the pans kept filled with strong liquid manure it will help it very much. This plant is roughly treated; you crowd a clump 'of roots into a pot about filling the pot, so it needs water; water all the time. I hope you put your rhododen- drons in your warmest house and sy- ringed them three times a day. If so, you have them in flower. When well out they last a long time in a cool house. I have had some good natured criti- cism from my neighbors on the length of time I gave for the opening of tu- lips, narcissus and hyacinths in a late number. I feel sure from my own ex- perience I was right. It is March we are growing them in, not April, as it often is. It is sunshine that hurries out these spring bulbs and if a day or two too early keep the sun off of them. You have noticed that a tulip flower, when it has reached full development, opens widely every day that the sun shines on them and closes again at night. This they will do for four or flve days and then this ceases and they remain in a sort of cup-shaped form; that is the beginning of the end. So, if early, place them under a bench in a cool house where the in- fluence of the sun will not be felt and they will remain many days in good condition. Hyacinths, as we all know well, keep several days in a cool cel- lar after being out. I have been sup- posing that you may have to resort to these methods. I trust not, and that all your crops have hit the date to a dot. Make a note that when you want Crimson Rambler, or any of the Ram- blers in good bloom by the first of April, that twelve weeks in the green- house is none too much to allow them; 14 weeks is much better. You cannot force these roses beyend a certain lim- it and the flrst six weeks of their time indoors must certainly be a cool time, so I flnd that fourteen weeks is not too much for them. This would be a bad time to neglect fumigating and a few days before Easter would be a poor time to be compelled to "smoke," so the earliest days of the week get rid of aphis that your customers may not say the plant you sent them was "covered with lice," for that Is usually the comprehensive and emphatic lan- guage of the complaint. This is a good time to start Cala- dium esculentum, the elephant's ears, for which we find so much use. There is always a useless piece of the tuber that can be cut off; the roots start from near the crown. We put them in flats three inches deep, in fact, tulip flats, in a mixture of sand and rotted manure. You can put the bulbs near- ly touching and place the flats on the pipes. They occupy no valuable room and start at once, and after Easter you will have time and room to put them in 5-inch pots. The cannas that were so treated two weeks ago are up and six inched high, and won't be in- jured by remaining another week or so in flats, but take them off the t>ipe8 before they get] drawn. You will' not have bench room to spare until after the big flower festival, but it is a good time to put in all cuttings of all those plants which have to be of some size when your customers want them, such as salvias, heliotropes, lemon verbenas, etc. WILLIAM SCOTT. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERH. F. C. C. asks: "Will you please tell us in The Review how to manage our Asparagus Sprengerii? We have it now in 8-inch pots and the bulbs form- ing at the bottom lift the ball up so it is a half-inch at least above the rim, making it dlflBcult to water. We have . kept shifting the plants as they need- ed it, and they have acted in the same way, after each potting." Our experience with this most useful plant does not warrant us in saying that you can divide it or in repotting that you could cut off considerable of the center roots because we have not tried it, but it seems perfectly reason- able that you could with safety; al- though I believe that it is better for the commercial man when the roots have entirely filled an 8-inch pot and the plants have crowded the pots to the extent that the plant is exhausted and the fronds are no longer a good color, to discard them, and depend on younger plants. Plants of not more than two years' growth are more sat- isfactory of A. plumosus and also of smilax (closely allied to asparagus) than older plants. We have seen hang- ing baskets of A. Sprengerii that are a mass of roots, throwing out grand fronds and an occasional watering with liquid manure will help it. One pound of nitrate of soda in 40 gallons of water will give it a fine color. While on the subject I may say that hanging baskets are an expensive and laborious way of growing Sprengerii and a 6 or 8-inch pot on a bench does not give it a fair chance to develop its fine sprays. An excellent way to grow it for cutting is to plant It in long boxes; let the box be 10 inches .:y^^J.- ■-T!?.'^*!?^^ 4Q0 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 23, 1899. wide, 8 inches deep and any desired length. These boxes could be placed across the width where ordinarily a middle bench would be, but should not be on a bench, but raised two feet from the ground, and the boxes should not be nearer than 24 or 30 inches. This will give the three or four foot growths plenty of room to grow and droop down without any crowding. A good strong plant from a 3 or 4-inch pot planted in these boxes in June will give grand results from October on and should be good for almost a con- tinuous cutting for two years. WILLIAM SCOTT. Easter lieas. Well, what's Easter going to be? It all depends on the weather. If it is fine and mild this Easter will be a record breaker. Reports from all over tell us lilies will be scarce and poor — well, let them be, we no longer depend on them; in fact, we can al- most do without them. A poor lily is dear at any price. This is what we have for Easter in New York and how we shall arrange and sell them. We have gotten up a cheap tub, painted white, the iron bands painted green, some gold; they cost from 30 to 50 cents. In these we put aix pots of lilies, tie a bow of ribbon half way up the stems and sell them for $10; larger tubs can be ar- ranged to sell from |15 to $25; fix up some roses in the same way. There is nothing finer than one of these tubs filled with Crimson Rambler or some of the hybrids. Roses will be the great- est seller in New York this Easter. Fine specimen Crimson Ramblers, the pots covered with green crepe paper and a bow of crimson ribbon will sell for from $7 to $12, and if three or four are put in a tub they will bring double the price. Baskets are too dear to use; there is too much fancy nonsense and high price tags about baskets when a quan- tity of them is required. Get the cheap- est and simplest baskets you can, old fashioned hampers, market baskets, potato baskets, in fact any kind but the high creations. Fill one with Cy- clamen one color, another with Lady Campbell violets, then try one with mixed pansies, that low one with Primula vulgaris, Primula obconica. Primula veris or Primula verticuUata. They make up splendidly and with just a bow of ribbon to match each flower they will readily bring from $5 to $10 a basket Some more can be made up with myoaotis Blue Perfection, mig- nonette Golden Queen. Baskets of crimson clover in flower will be a novelty and will go in a rush, so will baskets of Cupid sweet peas. There will be an endless variety of flowering plants to select from. Tubs or plamts of the double white lilac M. licmoine will be popular and will sell from $3 to $5 a plant. Azalea Mollis and A. pontica will make charming ef- fects if trimmed properly. Perhaps the greatest and most charming of all novelties on the mar- ket this Easter will be the double flowering Japan cherry. These are dwarf twisted trees about two feet in height grown in 8-inch pans; the trees are one mass of lovely blossoms, trimmed up they sell for $5 each. Bask- ets of gardenias will bring big prices so will good specimen orchids if they are not made hideous with crepe pa- per. Hydrangeas are not over plentiful and for that reason will be snapped up at good prices. Let \\s go back to roses. There are many good old and new roses on the market such as White Rambler, Man- da's Wichuraiana hybrids, etc., eitc, which will sell quickly and at good flgures either by themselves or mixed with Crimson Rambler or other roses. There will be an abundance of tulips and jonquils in pans and boxes and they look flne; pans from $1.50 to $2.50; boxes from $5 to $7. Baskets of wall flowers and hardy pinks will be seen. Azaleas and rhododendrons will be extra flne and plentiful; get the new one, Victoria, if not then go in for the double pink colors. Boronlas, ericas and epacris make grand Easter plants. Just a bit of Scotch plaid ribbon on the heather will be O. K. Now don't choke and disfigure your plants with two much crepe paper and ribbon. It is quite tfue that a little paper and ribbon will Inake a plant look and sell better, but be moderate in their use. Wherever possible use simple low baskets or the plain white painted tub. There are many beautiful new ribbons to be used this Easter; the gauze effects will lead in popularity. As to cut fiowers, make a specialty of new flowers if you can. Get some of the new roses or carnations and have them stand out prominently. Put your flowers in neat boxes, tie the spe- cial ones with a bow of gauze ribbon and above all have your orders deliv- ered neatly and on time. Remember it is useless to spend all your talents on "making up" if the messenger is careless or clumsy. A good Easter to everybody. In haste. IVERA. STEMMING CARNATIONS.n There are still many florists who use toothpicks in stemming carnations for design work, and those who use wire only say that the toothpick method is not only less effective but requires much more labor. The assertion is made that a stemmer using wire only can stem twice as many flowers in a given time and that the flowers will be less likely to drop out of the designs, as in pushing the wire stem into the moss it curves and clinches. ... ■• ' *\ i I * r •t, •- :A :.'> "7-- -i:-./ •..'.''•' Stemmiog Carnations. The accompanying engraving shows the wire method of stemming. No. 24 wire is cut into suitable lengths, one end is passed through the center of the calyx, the end bent down and the other twisted around, as shown in the sketch. It is done with remarkable rapidity. Any one still using tooth- picks will flnd this suggestion a valu- able one. ^.A^-,;^> ■■-■•■ - » .. .• ':i.'A-.r^2^.\^^*^fil.^^-i^L • _J.,. ^i,..^-.^w V . -^■i.'.t£ik*^»i MARCH 23. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 40 J OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. - Vote Now. In this issue appear the last of the accepted entries in our prize competi- tion, and realizing that to vote intelli- gently our readeiF. should have all be- fore them at one time we reprint those that have already' appeared.' Three prizes were ofEered, of |25, ^J5 5and $10 respectively, for "Really valuable and practical labor or money- saving device or method of culture of heneflt to florists." The- awards are to be made by the readers of the Florists' Review, a majority vote to rule. Every reader is requested to vote so we may have a full and complete expression. Each entry is numbered and in voting readers are requested to Indicate their choice for first, second and third prizes, Every ballot must be signed with the name and address of the voter. Use a postal card and -write your ballot about as follows: Prize Competition. First Prize No. . Second Prize No. . Third Prize No. . Name . . Address The ballot will clbse April 8 (be sure yours is sent in before that date), and the result will be announced in •our issue of April 13, giving the names and addresses of the winners. The Entries. No. 1. In this the main idea is an ex- tension to a bucket. The bucket it- self is inside and is used for holding flowers (particularly carnations) with rather short stems. The same bucket ,1s used for the long-stemmed flowers No. 1. Extension to Bucket for holding Cut Flowers. by using the extension as shown, which slips out when not in use. The extension of course has no bottom. I find the galvanized iron buckets made of various sizes the very best and handiest for holding flowers. The ex- tension simply makes them still more useful. The most convenient size ^I find to be about 10% inches deep and 12 inches in diameter. Seven inches I flnd to be a good depth for the ex- tension, but of course it could be made No. 2. Finger Knife. of any size. The flare should be the same as that of the bucket and fit snugly to the top of same. A. No. 2. This might be called a finger knife. A thin blade of the best steel is cut in the shape shown and firmly fastened on the outside of a thimble. The top concave edge is sharpened, the side edges are blunt. It is used by placing the thimble on the middle N8. 8. Cheap and Efficient Smoker. finger and turning the blade cross- wise of the hand. Its use is to sever the stems of carnations or other plants. The stem is grasped in the thumb and finger and the knife edge pressed against the stem below, mak- ing an upward cut. Ihis is a partic- ularly handy implement when the stems are tough and hard to break off. A. No. 3. This is a very cheap and ef- ficient "smoker" for fumigating with tobacco stems. It is made of 6-inch or 8-inch second-hand stovepipe, which can be had almost fur the asking. Four notches are cut in the lower end, as shown, and the pieces turned in to hold the perforated bottom shown at A in the figure. A hole just above ^e bottom (see B in figure) is for ihe p\ir- pose of lighting the "smoker." We use these smokers in this way: First, a single handful of light shav- ings or paper is placed in front of the opening (B) on the bottom; on top of the shavings a little perfectly dry to- bacco stems; the whole smoker from the bottom up is then iillod with well dampened stems. A match is applied to the shavings, an(J when well lighted the smoker is set where wanted and the stems well pressed down to pre- vent blazing. W \ SI U No. 4. Support for Bedded Plants. I have used these for a number of years and have seen nothing that will compare with them for cheapness, handiness and effectiveness. Another advantage they possess is that they save all the tobacco ashes. After using the smokers the ashes are all emptied into a barrel for future use as a fertilizer. A. No. 4 is a support for bedded plants such as carnations, asters, mlgonette, etc. It is a wooden frame made of wooden strips about one inch square, made the same width as the bed, and of convenient length (6 to 8 feet) to f ^^ "■^ f\ ( 1 u ^ p''~' — I No. 5. Convenient Wbeeioarrow. be easily handled. Wire or string is stretched both ways to make a 3-inch mesh. Or 3-inch mesh wire netting makes a good cover. These frames are easily supported above the plants at the proper height by the means of stakes driven in the ground; or the frames can rest on wires stretched hor- izontally from the roof support pipes. Well made frames of this sort will last a number of years and can be used in an upright position for vines. B. No. 5 is a most convenient wheel- 402 The Weekly Florists^ Review* ^ MARCH 23, 1899. No (). Metliod of keeping Cut Flowers. barrow to use in taking soil in and out of the greenhouses, where the ordi- nary wheelbarrow cannot be used. Al- though it is about 6 feet long and wide enough to hold two good sized soap boxes filled with earth, it can be easily run in the most narrow walks, also turned at the average short turns at the end of the greenhouses. B. No. 6 shows at a glance the proper way to keep cut flowers over night In the dark cellar. Make depth of troughs to suit length of stems of the flowers ery steel, forged to shape and welded on to a one-fourth inch gas pipe han- dle. This handle is three to four feet long, in short lengths screwed together with pipe sockets, so that it can be lengthened or shortened as desired. The long handle allows one to reach any part of a bed or greenhouse bench without breaking his back or stretch- ing his arms more than a foot longer than their usual length. It can be made by any blacksmith, and the cost is slight. 0. No. 8 shows a device for applying XJ No. 7. Long Handled Hand Weeder. you grow. For violets use a frame of 2-inch wire netting over trough to support the bunches. Have stopper at lowest end, which should be opened the first thing you do when you go to pack, which will allow the water to No. 8. Hoze Nozzle. run off and stems to drain oft surplus water, while you are preparing your boxes. B. No. 7 is a modification of the hand- weeders sold in the stores. It differs from them in being made of machin- water to the roots of plan'ts when it is desirable to avoid wetting the foliage. It is a piece of gas pipe long emough to reach across the bench. It is closed at one end and fitted with a globe valve at the other, which is attached to the hose. The pipe has two rows of small holes drilled in the under side. The holes are drilled at the right angles, so that when the pipe is shoved between two rows of plants there will be a row of jets of water thrown on each row of plants. With a little care no water need be thrown on the foli- age. The photo explains itself. C. No. 9 is a device for screening soil or sand that can be made at a cost of about 15 cents. A piece of wire cloth feet from the end left rough. Set the box with the wire bottom on these two boards and nail one side to the scant- ling. To use the screen, place the rough end of the scantling on the ground and let your helper shovel into the screen while you move the handle back and forth. The photo shows the affair. This device will screen about four times as fast as a man can with an ordinary hand screen. C. No. 9. For Screening Soil. No. 10 is a double deck potting bench. The upper shelf holds the soil, the lower one the pots and plants. The upper one is just high enough above the lower one to allow the largest pot in general use around the place to slide under. On the edge of this shelf No. 10. Double Deck Potting Bench. of the required mesh Is put on the bottom of any old box, the top and bottom having first been removed. The wire is attached with small staples. Now take a piece of scantling about four feet long, shave off one end for a handle, and nail two pieces of board on each side about two and one-half is fitted a sheet iron spout. In use the pot is pushed under the spout, the plant is held in position by the left hand while with one sweep of the right hand enough soil is brought down to fill the pot. There is no changing of hands or going after soil twice. C. rf^rfv^fw^;. /^^(A*. ^■rU>J^&-3^»l..^ aTa, '>dL:t:>llBUi^lik.»M< L^ .uJ-'L.k'ljlLk.'i k.. ..•M.^.i^ — ^"■•'■^-''- MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review. 403 No. 11. Device for Ventilating a Sash House. No. 11 is a simple device for thor- oughly ventilating a sash house, either span roof or leau-to. The invention is entirely my own, and I have used ,it on my violet house and other cool houses ■ with the moat satisfactory results. To those who have had any experience in the difficult work of airing a house of the aibove kind, top and bottom, this device will particularly appeal. My violet house is a span with com- mon 3x6 sash on each side. Every other sash is screwed solidly top and bottom to ridge and plate and con- stitute the only fixed portion of the roof. The other alternate sashes are for ventilation and fit loosely in the «paces. A half round or other strip Is screwed on each side of movable sash, projecting an inch or so over the fixed sash, forming at same time a cap to keep out the rain and a support for the movable sash. The ventilating sashes may be opposite each other or opposite the fixed sashes; it is immaterial as regards the device. . This latter consists of a double joint- ed hinge (Fig. 1), which can be made to order or improvised, as I did, by riveting a T hinge and a strap hinge together as shown in the diagram, a, a, (Fig. 1), being rivets. Two of these double jointed hinges are required for each sash to be opened, one on each side. The T part of hinge (B, Fig. 1) is screwed on to plate (A, Fig. 2) and the strap end (C, Fig. 1) on to the sash (B, Fig. 2), the sash being closed tight at the time. When both hinges are in place a slight pushing outward from the inside of the house will bring the sash in position shown in Fig. 3. The upper part is supported by the half- round cap and "Slides down on edge of fixed sash, the lower part moves up- ward and outward until the part of hinge A, Fig. 3, has passed just beyond the perpendicular, where it can be held by a light piece of chain fixed to top of each sash and the ridge, b, c, Fig. 3; c, d. Fig. 2. No wind can disturb the sashes in this position. A slight pull from the inside closes the sash, the cam-like action of the hinge pushing it home by its own weight and holding it there. This de- vice is so mechanically perfect that it is quite fascinating to operate it. A man can open and close the siBhes on a hoUse almost as fast as he can walk. D. f^o. 12. There is generally a little thinning out to do among chrysanthe- mums. Surplus shoots may be rooted now and then stuck very close to- gether into pots of rich soil and they will make dwarf, bushy plants. Put them almost touching one another in the pots. E. • No. 13. If palms are badly covered with scale it is very expensive to clean them by hand. Lay them on a hard flat surface, keeping the leaves out straight, and give them the full pres- sure of water through a nozzle on the end of the hose. Operator must wear rubber boots and not be afraid of a little water. Turn the plants and give them a good dose all around. A wad of newspaper on top of pot will keep the soil from falling or being washed out as the pot is rolled around. One man can clean more palms this way than five can by hand. E. No. 14. We have found that a few rows of corn planted very thinly among the violets outdoors gives a useful shade in summer. For plant- ing inside use lots of leaf mould. Water in winter with liquid sheep ma- nure. Some of the grandest violets ever grown were watered with ice cold water. B. No. 15. Before you use new pots, always play the hose on them several times. Plants do not like the extreme dryness of a new pot. E. No. 16. Roses affected by grubs of any kind at the root may be saved by persistent application of lime water. E. No. 17. I don't know whether this is in use anywhere or not, but I think a large box with four grooved wheels ^o run along the edge boards of two benches of even height would be a good thing to use in filling or empty- ing houses. E. No. 18. I have been experimenting with substitutes for glass for fiorists' use. I find oiled paper better than anything else I have tried. Light and heat pass through the oiled paper, when new and clean, good enough for any plants. The way to secure the paper is my invention and is not patented. I want all my fiorist friends to have the bene- fit as well as myself. To use the paper erect any frame you want and then put on an even tight covering of poul- try wire netting (2-inch mesh. No. 20 wire is good.) Put the paper on top of the wire and then cover with an- other netting. Nail a lath on top of each rafter. The paper between th? netting cannot get away or break and it makes the best summer roof I have tried. I use strong paper 30 inches wide and lap over about 2 inches. 1 plac^ a roll of paper on a long table and rub In raw linseed oil with a rag (a brush is no good) and roll up on an- other roller as I oil it until I have enough oiled and then take the first calm day to put it on the building. This is very cheap, and useful for many purposes. The cost of material is only about one dollar per hundred feet and the labor is not much. The paper is easily renewed when dirty. I renew my paper twice a year. Don't laugh at this, but try it as I have. I find begonias and ferns do finely un- der the paper and if the building is made tight it will keep out about six degrees of frost here. Try it for late chrysanthemums. F. California. No. 19. This is an instrument that has proven of great value to me, es- pecially in the hands of inexperienced help in the rose houses. Attached to the handle is a strip of flexible steel ^^ No. 19. Instrument for Loosening Soil. about 22 inches long and 1% Inches wide. The edge intended for the blade should be drawn in to an angle of about twenty degn*ees so that when ne- cessary the soil can be easily loosened. The strip being bent into the form of a triangle is attached to the handle by rivets. The steel being flexible the danger of breaking young plants or barking old ones Is diminished. Its advantage / ■- ■ ,.'«'••■ ■ ... '.if ■ • 404 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 23, 189>. over a toothed instrument In not dis- turbing the roots of the plants is ap- parent. With this tool work can be accomplished with great rapidity by inexperienced help. It is cheap and durable. Q. No. 20 is a tray for holding Elaater lilies when delivering. It consists of a 10-inch hoard, three feet lomg, with No. 20. Tray for Delivering Easter Lilies. three SV^-inoh holes, six inches apart, which allows about one inch space be- tween the tops of the pots when set in. Two strips are nailed across the bottom of the board at the ends, rais- ing it about an inch and giving the plants a firm stand. On each end is nailed an upright strip two feet long, and these are connected by a half-inch strip across, to which the stems of the No. 21. For Washing Palms. lilies are tied to prevent their moving. This tray holds 6-inch and 7-inch pots, but it can be made to suit various sizes. During last Easter week we de- livered over 1,200 lilies in this way, and not one was broken. H. No. 21 is for washing palms, dracae- nas, etc. It is a finger and thumb made of chamois skin, with a string attached to fasten it around the wrist. Dip the finger and thumb in the water or solution to be used, take hold of the leaf near the stem, thumb above No. 22. Device for Cutting Paper. and finger below, and draw the hand out to the end of the leaf. In this way you can remove all scales and dirt from the leaf much quicker than with a sponge. You can hold the leaf with one hand and wash with the other. I. No. 28. Support for Siiading over Frames. No. 22 is a simple but valuable de- vice for cutting newspapers, etc., into sizes useful for wrapping plants taken out of pots for shipping. It is a box two feet square and four inches deep, with a space a quarter of an inch wide sawn out across the middle of the bot- tom. Lay the paper upon the box with the place where it is to be cut, over the open slit. Then with a thin- bladed knife cut the paper across through the opening. A pile of paper one-fourth to one-half Inch thick can be cut through easily and quickly. We consider this the most useful labor- saving device we have on the place. J. No. 23 Is a support for shades over frames in summer time. It is a frame of light material, the standards of about one and a quarter inch stuff. The drawing shows how It sets over the edge of the frame, making it easily No. 24. To keep Barrel always Full of Water. movable from one frame to another as needed and so it can be readily stored when not in use. They can be made any desired length — from one to four sashes long, as most convenient. We have used this for some time and find It a great Improvement over the usual stakes and cross pieces. K. No. 24 is a device for providing a moderate suppiy of water of the same temperature as the house, and to fa- cilitate watering when a can Is used. The box Is 6 inches wide and 12 Inches deep, and long enough to hold a self- acting water cock, such as Is used In the overhead tank in a bathroom. Water is admitted to the box and con- necting barrel and Is automatically cut off when the barrel Is full. Remove a portion from tne barrel and an equal quantity is automatically admitted from the supply pipe. Where a tank is built under the bench the self-act- ing water cock can be placed in one end of It. The idea Is to keep the tank or bar- rel full of water all the time, which not only keeps the water the same temperature as the greenhouse but in- sures a full barrel or tank to dip from when watering wiih the can. Every- one knows that a man can water much quicker with the can when he can dip the water up instead of being obliged to fill the can at a faucet. The whole cost of the apparatus is less than |2.e0 L. No. 25. To catch "White Grubs," sometimes called "Rich Worms," the larvae of the "June Bug," so much feared by rose-growers. Noticing that where they come In contact with the side of a bench or frame they followed it for some dis- tance, I conceived the idea that If a small tin can was sunk into the ground slightly below the surface and touching the board on one side, the grub would probably fall in and be unable to get out. I procured some old vegetable cans and tried the experi- ment. In a few days I examined the cans and found in thirty-six an aver- age of a little over sixteen to a can. Quite recently I had the same expe- rience with some violet frames and caught over three hundred In about three nights. They seem to do their traveling at night. One can contained No. 25. Trap for Grubs. forty-six the third day after being sunk in the ground. "Let any one try this method and the advice of "The Doctors" to "hand-pick" will be thrown to the winds. M. [The accompanying engraving is not »* MARCH 23. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 40S No. 27. Sprayer and Distributor. exactly in accordance with the sketch sent by M. The top of the can should be somewhat below the surface, and the grubs promenading on the surface of the soil are "improvements" made by the draughtsman without orders. ^Ed.] No. 26. I have noticed in several Journals the advice to keep fancy ca- ladium bulbs in a warm, "dry" place during winter. I have seen hundreds of bulbs ruined by a species of dry rot when kept thus, but have never seen a single bulb lost when they were kept in a moist condition in a suitable tem- perature. Put them in a box and cover with sand or soil when shaken out of the soil in which they were grown. Stand in a warm place, keep moist at all times and the bulbs will turn out when wanted as plump as when put away. There will be no loss if the bulbs are in proper condition when stored. Try a few this way if you are In doubt. M. No. 27. This device is one I have found invaluable for syringing all plants and particularly the under side of the foliage of roses, etc. It consists of a brass rose (the top being screwed on to the lower part and therefore removable), a piece or one-fourth inch brass pipe threaded at both ends, a one-fourth inch Globe valve and a brass reducer to reduce from the size of the hose coupling to the valve. The device was intended primarily as a sprayer to reach the under side of the foliage effectively, but have found it exceedingly useful in other ways, on account of the perfect control given the user through the Globe valve. By No. 29. Weeder. this use of the valve the spray can be made with the full force of the water or graduated down to a gentle rain. With it I can distribute liquid ma- nure without wasting a drop; can water dry plants among a lot of oth- ers that are already wet enough; can water plants without wetting the foli- age (such as gloxinias, tuberous root- ed begonias, etc.); can water hanging baskets suspended from the ridge, without having to remove the baskets; can water seed pans and small seed- lings; can water the propagating bench without washing out the cut- tings. My first sprayer was made of tin and answered very well, only the rose was made solid and was difficult to clean. So I had one made of brass and the rose made in two parts, so I could unscrew the perforated rose from the cup and readily clean it. N. No. 2S Is a carnation support used by us tor the past three seasons. As will be seen from the engraving it con- sists of two legs and two cross wires to each tier. The legs have a ring turned in them every four inches and can be made for two or three tiers to suit any variety of carnations we practice before one gets very expert at it. O. No. 29 is a weeder I have used on my place for years and I use no other on the bench. With it I can weed around the plants without injuring thein in tne least, digging as deep or as shallow as I wish. It is made of one-fourth Inch wire. Take a piece of this wire about 16 in- ches long, curve and flatten one end and shape the other end for a handle and in about five minutes you have one of the best weeders for bench work you ever saw. Try it. P. No. 30. This is a cart I had made to save labor in emptying and filling car- nation houses with soil. The wheels I bought at a junk shop. They are belt wheels and are 12 inches in diameter, with 2-inch rims. The platform is a piece of 2-inch plank, 18 inches wide No. 28. Carnation Support. have; two tiers are enough for plants 30 inches high. It is necessary to have the foot fit snugly to side boards of benches o make support ligid The loops are 4 inches wide by G inches long, giving a space when bctL are in position of 8 by 6 inches, leaving 2 inches between loops. Where benches require six loops or over, it is neces- sary to have a supporting wire run through the center the entire length of bench. The legs are made of No. 10 galvan- ized wire, the crosswires of No. 12. We have in use No. 14, but tliey bend too easily when taking out in the fall. The support is placed in position as the plants are lifted from the field, be- fore watering, keeping them in an up- right condition till they are estab- lished. The advantages we claim for this support are: It is easily placed in posi- tion, giving the plant complete free- dom, not interfering with picking flow- ers, mulching, or working among them in any shape; no tying up to be done, only going over them once in a while and pushing the few stragglers into the loops. We flgure they cost us about half a cent per plant, valuing our time at a reasonable flgure for making them, which requires a little and 36 inches long. The handle is 1%- inch pipe, with a tee on the end. Through the tee I fastened a stick eight inches long. Six inches of the other end is bent under the plank, flat- tened and fastened to the plank with three bolts. This cart will turn a very short cor- ner and will travel through a walk only 20 inches wide. It will carry four good-sized boxes of soil, which is one more than a big wheelbarrow will carry, and with much less labor. A boy 15 years of age emptied and fllled our six carnation houses in two weeks, in addition to mixing the soil. Last year, without the cart, it took a man and a boy three weeks to do the same work. The weight is all on the wheels and there Is none on the arms. The cart cost me only about $3.50 to build, and I would not sell it for |25 if I could not secure another. It paid for itself several times over this fall. Q. No. 31. There are still florists whose places are so small, or whose flnances are so contracted that they feel they cannot afford the manufactured venti- lating apparatus. Such will flnd the ventilator rod illustrated cheap, safe iixHiiJLiii - 406 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH i3. 1899, No. 80. Cart for Carrying Soil in and out of Greenhouses. and effectual, especially for fastening the ventilators. The rod is made of- a strip of wood two inches wide and three-eighths of an inch thick when dressed. To one end the slot end of a common hinge hasp is attached by either rivets or screws. The strap end of the hinge is screwed to the ventilator ais shown In the cut. Slots are cut in the strip or rod according to the requirements of the ventilator and a staple fastened to or driven into the ventilator frame to fit the slots. A slight groove or channel on the underside of the rod connecting the slots Is necessary as a guide or track for the staple to run In when raising or lowering the venti- lator. Curved rods or strips such as may be made from barrel or hogshead staves usually fit better than straight ones. If the ventilators are hard to reach and long rods would be inconvenient, short ones may be easily worked by means of a pole with a socket on the end to receive the pointed end of the rod. These rods can also be made of Iron and of much smaller dimensions, being particular to have the groove on the under side connecting the slots. T or strap hinges can also be used instead of the hasp, but of course the slot will have to be made and the staple fitted. This simple fastening can be made and put up by any handy man, such as a florist always Is. R. No. 32. Rose stake tyer. Place a half-inch rubber washer (can be cut from a half-Inch hose) behind hori- zontal wire, bend over top and bottom of washer, push stake through the two holes thus made, stick end of stake into soil. If your washers are small enough your stake will be secured with sufficient firmness. If the wash- ers are a little large, or you need an ex- tra firm tie, push stake nearly way through, give it a half turn and then stick into soil and your stake is posi- tively immovable. S. ^ No. 33 is a block of wood two inches square and eight inches long whittled into shape shown in drawing. It is to assist in the rapid shifting of small plants, generally known as thumb-pot stuff, to 31^ and 4-inch pots. We scoop the large sized pot full of soil, brush it level with left hand, pick up peg with right hand, make hole in the filled pot, then pick up plant from thumb-pot -with left hand, place In the opening made by peg and press down firmly with thumbs and forefingers of both hands. In this way a man with ordinary skill and straight eye can keep three boys or helpers going full speed, get- ting pots, soil, filling large pots with soil, supplying plants dumped out of small pots and taking finished work away, thereby gaining at least 40 per cent over the old way of shifting, whereby one man can keep only one helper going. T. No. 34. Forcing Tomatoes in winter. I sow seed for early winter crop of to- matoes about 15th July. Pot off plants in small pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, and repot when needed until I get them In 4 or 5-inch pots, giving plants full exposure to sun and air in a good light green- house, so as to have them stocky and firm. Early in September I prepare bench with about three inches depth of light, sandy loam and put in plants about 18 inches apart each way. I pre- fer shallow planting, with mulchings of well rotted manure and tobacco stems added as often as I think the plant wants feeding. Too much soil on bench at start gives them too much vine. Water freely at root, but do not wet foliage if it can be avoided. Keep plants tied or staked up and keep all side shoots pinched out, but do not pinch out tops as long as they are wanted to keep on fruiting. If ^^f/vr/lATOP ff?AM£ 6. Slots ^ 6.6ocH£r Poi£ 7.GflOO\/f No. 81. Ventilator Rod and Fastener. [The slots in the rod at the left should be connected by a shallow channel.] I I iiiltfiihliiMfiiiiBAilift'iiiMflilMiriiliiflli'i^il'if^-^"'-^-*''-'^^ -■.L--.-...>^.-.v-j^»»..u..^.h^j-: ■..^.•a^j..^..t.'-^-\tfl|,j|M,a^^ ^?vv^~ MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 407 UP No. 82. Method of Fastening Rose Stakes. plants get up to glass trim off lower foliage and bend or layer plants down and start top upward again; in this way I have kept plants growing and fruiting until I commenced to pick from plants outside in July. I find rose house temperature about right for tomatoes. To set the fruit: When the flower is fully developed I take hold of the stem (close up back of the flower) between the finger and thumb of one hand, and with a finger and thumb of the other hand I take hiold of one of the ray petals and care- fully pull outward, removing the whole of the petals from the fruit (generally the whole of the petals come off easily together); by remov- ing the petals in this way it brings up the pollen to the end of the pistil and fecundation takes place. Be very care- ful not to break the pistil or your labor is lost on that flower. I flnd this the quickest and simplest way It can be done. By a little practice one can go over a large number of plants in a very short time. Plants should be gone over every second day, a bright day is better than a cloudy day as then th© pollen is free and the set will be sure. I have practiced this -method for seven or eight years with unvaried success. U. No. 35. Carnation support. My sup- port, which I have found very satis- factory, is suggestive of the inverted V of chicken netting, only it has the advantage of enabling me to reach in anywhere among the plants, and does away with the necessity for additional string support at the top. To make the support take No. 10 galvanized wire, cut into suitable lengths, straighten the pieces, turn each one around a headless nail so as to make a ring in the center, then make four more rings, two on each side, two about seven inches from the center and two about 14 inches. Now bend the whole into the form of an inverted V with the rings on tjie inside. Three of thqse, one at each end and one in the middle, will be enough to carry your support across a 6-foot bench. Then run horizontal wires through the rings, bending them at each end so as to hold the whole business steady, there being five horizontal wires to each set of standards, one at the top and two on each side. To keep the carnations from hanging over into the walk and to give additional firmness to the supporters, run two No. 16 wires the whole length of the house on both sides of the bench, secured by frame at each end of house. These supports can be made by the help on the place at odd moments when not otherwise employed and the ex- pense is slight. V. No. 36. Stretching Wires. To stretch the top wires when staking roses generally requires at least two men. Being left alone one time I found I could do the work quite as fast without help by a simple expedient. I stretched the wire as well as I could, leaving the loop at each end about two feet long. Then inserting one spike in the end of the loop nearest the single wire and holding it to keep the wire from turning, with another spike in the middle of the loop I twisted the loop uptil it drew as taut as I wished and with very little effort, and made a very good job. W. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Exhibition Versus Commercial Varieties. There is today quite a long list of varieties that, while they are invalua- ble to the exhibitor, cannot for va- rious reasons be grown profitably by the purely commercial grower. Prob- ably the chief reason for this is the fact that the blooms of many fine va- rieties are soft and easily damaged, consequently cannot stand thehandling that flowers in large cities are neces- sarily subjected to. After passing through the hands of the commission agent and retailer they cannot be de- livered to the customer in that pink of condition demanded by the critical flower buyer of today. In cases where the florist both grows and retails hia own flowers this objection should not be of such moment as the flowers do not get so much handling and such florists should certainly try to grow as many high class varieties as possi- ble. We hear a good deal today about the lack of variety in all kinds of flowers and truth to say with good rea- son, yet how many growers try to get out of the rut? Good customers ap- preciate a change and I believe would cheerfully pay a dollar a dozen more for a good mum that is entirely new to them if only for a change from the deadly sameness of the eternal Robinson, Bonnaffon or Jones that confront them day by day in the sea- son and perhaps varied by being changed to Bonnaffon, Jones and Rob- inson. Each of these varieties are ex- cellent, but it is easy to get too much of even a good trfiing and I believe there would be considerably less talk of a glut in mums if there were more variety to select from. To some people it may seem hardly the time now to talk of the flowers thus early in the season, but just now the grower is making his plans and working up his stock for planting and while so doing the most important point, the disposition of the future crop, should not be lost sight of. The Japanese section, which attracts so much attention at exhibitions, con- tains th0 very finest types for artistic decorations, but many of them cannot be obtained in quantity when needed because owing to the interlacing pet- als they are much more difllcult to ship in good condition. The private gardener is rapidly forcing the com- mercial man to the wall in the exhibi- tion room and the probabilities are this condition of things will increase, be- cause the gardener has capital back of him to draw on when the other fel- low has to go into his own pocket. Another good reason also is the fact that the gardener has got a choice of twenty or thirty varieties from which to select his flowers, often more, against the florist's eight or nine old- er kinds. Of course many of the finest exhibi- tion kinds are indispensable to both men, Golden Wedding being a case in point, and many others would be if their merits were more fully known. Plants of standard varieties are cheap '.■'Wv"a?-i.' '-.. . jk ' •-•.e-.. -''•:i.-&iV I* i 'f ''li f-Ti iii'i' ifa'iJI-i'wIfatMltr- 408 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 23. 1899. and a thousand plants can be bought for a mere song, but the cheapest is not always the best, and a matter of three or four dollars more now would probably make a difference of a hun- dred in the fall. Another reason that is often set forth as a just cause for not growing this or that variety is because it does not produce a big enough percentage of good flowers. It is a fact that some varieties require more care than others to grow successfully, yet, if one plant of a variety will produce a splendid flower why will not another, if all the essential requirements have been properly supplied. A 2:10 trotter re- quires a little better treatment than an army mule, and a Mrs. Lawson car- nation probably needs more care than a Scott, but both get there just the same In the public estimation. Keep up with the times with your varieties, boys, and when your flowers bring fifty cents straight without being un- packed, why the poor old mum is not so blue as he is sometimes dyed after all. BRIAN BORU. PLANTING TIME. It will soon be time to plough the land with the view of future crops. Many florists are asked to supply trees and shrubs for their customers. I was honored in Buffalo in 1889 with a re- quest that I should answer the ques- tion: "To what extent should a florist enter the nursery business, or is it ad- visable that he should engage to sup- ply shrubs and trees?" This is by no means the exact words of the question but its as near as I can quote it after such a lapse of time. My answer was that in very large cities there was room for floriPts who were strictly flor- ists and could well afford to tell their customers that planting a horse chest- nut or a horse radish was entirely out of their line and since then our busi- ness has become so specialized that to ask Pennock Bros, of Chestnut St., if they could supply 500 asparagus plants or a weeping willow would sound as absurd as to ask a Chicago undertaker to send you up an honest alderman. In smaller communities the local flor- ist is supposed to be an oracle on trees, shrubs, hardy herbaceous plants, pomology, etc., and culinary vegeta- bles, and he frequently is, but alas! not always. There are no greater frauds going the rounds of this earth than the tree peddler. If he had an actual knowledge of trees and how to plant and care for them he would not be an agent for he would have a job in some reputable establishment for men of th-it calibre are scarce. The tree agent Is as devoid of knowledge of what he assumes to talk about as the present beef Investigatir.g committee is determined to end their expensive labors in chaos. People have soured against them and of late there is a much greater inclination for our citi- zens to refer their wpnts to the re- sponsible local florist. If the florist is a man who vaUie.i h;s reputation bet- ter than his profit he will tell his pa- tron when and how and what to plant. Condition of Soil. We seldom have the ground dry enough to "work" before the middle of April, at least not here; and remem- ber one thing which should be known by all that to puddle round in the field or farm or attempt to handle soil, ground or earth when wet is simply ruination. I gave the upper surface of our crust three names because it is so difficult to find out which is right. When a cultivated matron slips up to the counter and says: "Mr. S., could you deliver me a bushel of dirt?" I re- ply variously. If on social terms, I say: "My good lady, we don't keep it. I am very strict about dirt." If a poor woman, we say: "Yes, certainly," knowing that her knowledge knows no better, but when they are above our reach the reply is: "I beg pardon; dirt, you mean potting soil. Oh, yes; certainly, madam; we deliver a barrel for a dollar." If soil of any texture is handled in the spring in a wet or plas- tic state it will remain caked and baked till the following winter. There is only one agency that can restore it to its pliable natural state and that is frost, so don't be in a hurry but when the frost is clean out and the ground is dry there is no time to be lost. Transplanting Herbaceous Plants. The earliest operation is the trans- planting of herbaceous plants, and herbaceous plants need transplanting; although perennials, they are entirely different from the tree that supports its spreading branches for centuries. Some of the low growing spreading shrubs are intermediate between the herbaceous plant and the forest tree. To get the best results all or nearly all of our best known herbaceous plants need transplanting every few years. They get worn out, tired of their environment, weak and flower- less in the center of the clump, so if long planted lift them, divide and plant again, not forgetting that the deepest and richest soil is what all hardy perennials should have. What you want to grow for your cut flower trade and what your customer wants for his garden is entirely different. You can supply anything because there- are several good firms in the coun- try who can supply you. I have been rather disappointed with the profit or rather the meager results that have been realized by a considerable invest- ment in hardy herbaceous plants. Paeonies are good, particularly the early flowering section that is in flow- er by Decoration Day. The many beau- tiful western helianthus are fine and as they flower almost continuously from June on they are very useful. The magnificent delphiniums of the most exquisite tints should be in ev- ery florist's garden. The pyrethruma are beautiful and find a ready sale; our customers like them, a little change from the everlasting carnation you know. Achillea is a most useful little fiower and has often helped us out. We are much pleased with the doronicum. Its showy yellow blos- soms would not be appreciated if it had to compete with some of the sin- gle sunflowers or coreopsis, but the beauty of the doronicum is that a month before any of the above have shaken off their hibernating slumber doronicum has spread its golden pet- als to the early May morn. While I have found all of the above most use- ful there are many herbaceous plants beautiful for the amateur but not profitable to the fiorist and chief among these is the handsome herba- ceous phlox; none excel it as a border plant, but a carload is not worth 5 cents to the fiorist. . Trees and Shrubs. If you are asked to plant any shrubs do it as quickly as you can after the ground is dry. There is seldom much loss in planting shrubs. They are the reverse of a tree, their roots being in most genera in much greater propor- tion to their top than the trees. An- other reason is that nurserymen have the shrub but a short time in the nursery; three years at most is the age of the shrubs that you will buy, and there has not been time for the roots to have spread into a neighboring county, as does an elm tree. When planting be sure and prune back with- in reason, the more severe you cut back the better results. I am aware that many of your customers will ob- ject to this and beg you to leave on all the top you can for they want "im- mediate effect." Don't listen to them, tell them you will take the shrubs, yourself and your men home if they do not allow you to exercise your knowl- edge. They will succumb and you will have a blessing in store. Remember that in planting a shrub or tree that the great essential is width of hole. Few trees that have been once transplanted have any ten- dency to send their roots down deep, and even the Child of Nature, the giant of the forest, in whose declining years the Western gale has leveled to the ground, shows you plainly that the roots have spread but very near the surface. Go out in width as far as you can afford, the farther the better, but in depth it is only necessary to go deep enough to have room for the roots, and try always to plant a tree just as deep and no more than when it was grown in the nursery. Too deep planting has killed many a nice tree. All shrubs and trees that shed their leaves In the winter (known as decid- uous) should be moved as early as pos- sible after you can get on the ground. They are leafiess, their roots are inac- MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 409 House of new rose Lady Dorothea, at John H. Dunlop's, Toronto, Ont. Photographed Dec. 30, ^898. tlve, they are really hibernating and «urvive the change of location and ruthless treatment of transplanting with little harm if properly done, but "When the April showers and sun ar- rive the sap ascends, the buds swell, the tips of the roots, called fibers, are searching for food, then you cannot transplant without giving the tree a fihock. You have destroyed the finest roots, the roots that nourished the tree and as you expect the tree to make another lot of active roots you must «ive them less work to do, that is why pruning Is so essential. Contrary to the rule that all shrubs and trees that are deciduous should be moved be- fore active growth begins, evergreens, so called^ should not be transplanted till they are in active growth. In Europe what are known as evergreens are the common laurel, Laurus nobilis (Sweet Bay), arbutus, holly, aucuba, (rhododendrons and many more. broad- leafed true evergreens; and the pines, spruces and all cone-bearing trees are known as conifers. Here in this broad northern land we have few liardy representatives of the broad- leaved evergreens, so we call the coni- fers evergreens. Kalmia latifolia, our native mountain shrub, and Mahonia aquifolia are types of the broad-leaf •evergreen, neither of much use here. The mahonia gets fearfully burnt with the zero nights and bright suns of March, and the kalmia seldom thrives when removed from its native rocky home. The best time to transplant all the conifers, we will take the Norway spruce as a familiar type, is just when they are beginning to make their young growth. It has sent a cold chill down my back many times to see a lot of evergreens handled in April. In our latitude the time of planting ever- greens is usually from the middle to end of May. While animal manure may be in- jurious to the young feeding roots of a conifer when first transplanted, don't think for a moment that they don't like it when well established. I have forked in stable mjinure around an Austrian pine and Norway spruce and in two years with the intention of do- ing the same found the ground just a mass of roots close to the surface. And another fallacy is that our conifers don't like pruning. While not in sym- pathy with the monstrosities of clipped hedges and worse forms it is highly beneficial to shorten back all the leading shoots of any conifer, es- pecially when transplanting, and, finally, don't forget that the way to plant any tree or shrub is to get a portion of good soil round the roots, enough to hold the tree in position, then soak it thoroughly, wetting every fiber and when the water has subsid- ed fill up to surface with dry earth, and to still make a better job spread two inches of stable litter on the sur- face for a few feet round the tree or shrub. It will help most wonderfully to prevent evaporation and if any fu- ture watering is necessary the mulch- ing will make the surface watering of a lasting benefit, which without it would be little better than water on a duck's back. WILLIAM SCOTT. AMONG PHILADELPHIA GROWERS. W. K. Harris, Here is the home of the winter fiowering plant and an immense num- ber is in preparation for the annual Easter sales. Azaleas are to be seen here by the houseful in various stages of progress, there being always some in bloom to meet current demand. Rhododendrons are being more largely grown to give a slight change from the azalea and several now in bloom are remarkably handsome, particularly John Walker carmine, and Fastuosum fiore plena, lavender. There are some Crimson Rambler roses coming on for Easter that Mr. Mark Mills, the able foreman, is espe- cially proud of, and well he may be. They are in 12-inch pots, the plants 6 feet tall, the four or five leading JSmM^^^at..' ;M.-j(^2^*j:i«^.^.uiJ*: \.:Ji!X^2ik^^^l.■^.^<.■^^V.X•^M^J.^i■Jll^'''Jf^c■ ; i-<£i---.*s , Ji- •i^t^ -U'f cLA'Li.'JHtt.k^i^i^tt -r^?7'" 4J0 The Weekly Florists' Review* MARCfZ 23, 1S99. canes being arched In so as to form a plant from 2i^ to 3 feet through at the top and dressed with foliage to the pot. Buds are already showing all over the plants and they will each carry from 150 to 200 trusses of bloom. The plants are but two years old and were lifted from the field last Octo- ber, being then placed in the pots they now occupy. A pair of these plants was recently sold to a florist for |50. There are many other Ramblers in smaller pots. Lilacs are considerably grown and always meet with good demand. Gen- istas are seen in large quantities, a lot of canariensis being now in good bloom, the sort being an earlier bloomer than racemosus which forms the bulk of the stoclc The genista fell off somewhat in demand for some years but the call is now increasing again. The plants are not sheared back so closely as formerly and they present a more graceful appearance, the pretty wands of yellow flowers showing to better advantage. The 6- inch pot size is most largely sold, though there are many larger speci- mens that are demanded by special customers. A large house fllled entirely with Otaheite oranges was an interesting sight. They aim to have the plants bloom just before Easter to set fruit for the following season. Pandanus Veitchii is much in evi- dence in all sizes, from freshly potted cuttings up to large specimens In 8- inch pots. They are also working up a stock of the variegated pineapple, illustrated in The Review a few months ago, and it will evidently be as popular as the pandanus and as generally useful. They are also grow- ing a number of specimens of the com- mon pineapple with the view of their use in decorations when in fruit. Most of the larger plants of pandanus and pineapples are on pedestals and these economizers of room are seen all over the place. In fact, the iron pedes- tal now so common originated with Mr. Harris. They have a lot of two-year-old plants of Bougainvillea Sanderiana that will make fine Easter plants. A large stock of Dracaena Sanderi- ana was noted and they think there Is a splendid future for it. To secure quick effect they place 5 plants in a 6-inch pot. A combination that they have found to be an excellent seller is a plant of Dracaena Sanderiana in the center of a 10-inch pot with five plants of Dracaena terminalis around It. Dracaena fragrans goes very well in plants of some little size. Of hydrangeas about as many are grown as formerly but the blooming is spread over a considerable period and not so many are brought in for Easter. A house of longifiorum lilies was a beautiful sight. They were largely in 10-inch pots, seven bulbs in each, and there were many 8-inch pots with four bulbs each. They will cr-rtainly bo grand when in bloom and will be Just about right for Easter. Pandanus utilis seems as popular as ever and an immense stock was noted in all sizes. Rubbers are still in it, though Mr. Harris aims to sell only well developed plants rather than small stock, and his well known branched specimens are seen in perfection. Daffodils are increasing in demand, especially the single Golden Spur, but tulips are going less freely. All the daffodils are grown five and six bulbs in a 6-inch pot as they can be handled to better advantage in this way than in flats. There was a whole houseful of Deut- zia gracilis in 8 and 10-inch pots. These are two and three year old plants that were lifted from the field last August and after being potted were left outside with a little manure between the pots and covered with salt hay. They were brought inside about the middle of January and kept in a temperature of about 50 degrees. They will be in splendid bloom by Easter and as the best plants whole- sale at $2.50 each it is a very profitable crop. There is house after house of palms and among them many combination plants, such as an areca and two Pan- danus utilis in the same pot, a large Kentia and several small latanias, etc. Mr. Mills finds that Latania ro- tundifolia moves well in 4-inch pots, but sells slowly when larger. Cycas siamensis is a beautiful thing and it is believed may have a future commercially. There is a grand speci- men of Pandanus Kerchoveana, one of only three in the country. An excellent feature of this estab- lishment is a wide shed that runs through the entire range of houses. Into this their largest covered wagons can be driven and turned around, and plants safely loaded in the severest weather. The entire place is heated by a bat- tery of three 60-horse power boilers. They have been using coke for fuel, but will change to coal next season. HOW TO ORDER FLOWERS. By special request I take up the subject of how to order flowers. While again emphasizing all that has been so frequently said and written as to the necessity of writing orders plainly and separate from the body of a letter, I wish to add, by all means, do not use the word "duplicate." It is this word "duplicate" that calls me to write this letter. Admitting that all orders are care- fully filed, remember that yours is not the only one and that there may have been others from you the same day. For instance, we get a letter in tlie morning's mail ordering 50 Maids, 50 Brides and 100 white carnations. A few hours later we receive another letter from the same party saying: "Add 200 mixed carnations, 50 Ro- mans and 300 violets." Then comes a telegram saying: "Cancel mail order, duplicate last order and add 300 minced carnations, 200 violets, some white." The above would be all right were it not that we shipped this party on two trains the day before. He says dupli- cate last order. Now, the order sent out oh the early train the day before was a fair sized order, something like that covered by the two letters, but the last order received was for "300 mixed carnations, 200 violets, some white." We don't claim (nor do other commission men) to be mind readers. In the above case we sent out the large order and hit it right, but in do- ing so we did not follow instructions,, which said plainly "duplicate last order." In a word we did what the party wanted us to do but not what he told us to do. But it is a bad chance to take. The instructions should be so clear that there need be no guess- ing. When you mail an order write it on a sheet of paper separate from your letter. If necessary to use the wire don't hazard clearness for the sake of a few pennies. Use the code which you will find in the Review. Alwaya spell out the names of the flowers. There is no saving in abbreviations for the Telegraph Co. charges by the word and an abbreviation costs as much as the full word. There is much less chance of error in transmission when the names are spelled out. I will try to show you how easily a commis- sion man can get your order wrong without any fault on his part. Here is a sample order as received: "Send to-day fifty Brides Maids Perles one white carnation." Note that there ia no punctuation in the telegram. We sent a hundred roses and the hundred carnations, but it appears the man wanted 150 roses. Had he written his order: "First train fifty each Brides- maids, Brides, Perles, one white car- nation," there could have been no possibility of a misunderstanding. It Is fair to suppose that the commis- sion man is not always right, but the least you can say in the above case is that he lost the sale of 50 roses ($3.50), was blamed for the mistake, and it will take a long time to con- vince the sender of the order that he was wholly at. fault. Use the telegraph code freely so as, to let the commission man know when you can use a specially fine grade of stock even if it costs a little more, or when something short stemmed at a cheaper price will answer your pur- pose. All commission men can in most cases buy when they happen to be out of the class of stock wanted, and would then know just what to do and do it right. Try to follow the above and you will get your orders filled more to your satisfaction. And by all means do not use the word "duplicate." CHARLEY'S AUNT. .jUK^^iiiij^iiAii^sJ^tuat^i^ii^Jim^ULtLia^ma^^^ intmif I MARCH 23, 1890. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 4U W. Atlee Burpee & Co/s new building, PiuUdelphia. A MODEL SEED HOUSE. We present herewith a view of the new warehouse of Messrs. W, Atlee Burpee & Co., the well known seeds- 'men of Philadelphia. The picture shows the North Fifth street front, but the building extends through to York avenue. The warehouse was built especially for the carrying on of the firm's immense seed business and a record was made in its construction, the old building that formerly occu- pied the site being vacated *on May 1 last and the new building being ready for occupancy the first week in Octo- ber following. Every inch of space on the seven floors is utilized to the fullest extent and the system of arraaging alphabeti- cally the cases containing packet seeds Insures the greatest possible speed and accuracy in filling orders, the seeds in packets being on one side of an aisle and those in ounce packages on the other. Each of these pigeon hole cases is numbered so that if for any reason it is taken away it can be read- ily returned to its proper place. The ounce packages are all dated with the year, and we believe this is the only firm who does this. The items in an order are gathered together in a bask- et (if all small), being arranged in the basket in the same rotation that they appear in the order to facilitate check- ing, which is done by employes es- pecially trained for this work. The handling of the mail is reduced to a science. It is opened on a long table at which are places for the one in charge of the work and several as- sistants. At the side of each one there are several slots in the top of the ta- ble, one for money orders, one for cash and checks and the other for stamps. After the remittances are en- tered on the orders they are dropped through their proper slots and fall in- to tall tin cases that are placed to re- ceive them. These are afterward emp- tied upon an adjoining table and the contents arranged in proper order for banking or redeeming at the postof- fice when checks and money orders. A record is made of each order and the name of a new customer is at once entered in its proper place, each state having a separate book. In sending out the annual catalog an order sheet of a different color is used where the name does not already appear on the customers' list and the appearance of an order upon a sheet of that color indicates a new customer. Each of the various departments is connected with the others by tele- phone and there are sixteen tele- phones in the building. The boiler that supplies the heat is placed out under the pavement at the rear so that the main cellar is kept cool for the storage of seed potatoes, bulbs, etc. The whole establishment is an ex- emplification of the good results to be obtained by thorough system and good management when backed by ample capital. Everything moves with the precison of clockwork and the large force of employes is like a thoroughly drilled company of veteran soldiers. Mr. Burpee is evidently a good or- ganizer as well as a good seedsman, and both are essential to the success- ful conduct of a business of such large proportions. We wish him a long and successful occupancy of his handsome and well appointed new building. THE TRULY WONDERFUL LAWSON CARNATION. We had an idea that a look at a doz- en or two of this remarkable fiower in more ways than one would please our customers and other people's custo- mers. We knew all about its appear- ance, for we were not like many who. forgot seeing it at Chicago in Febru- ary, 1898. We could walk blind-fold to the spot where it rested in the Audi- torium banquet hall, and fully realized its great beauty, for I remarked at lunch one day to Mr. Nicholson: "Why don't you buy Mrs. Lawson?" "It's not for sale," said he; "Too bad," said I. Then again we saw it in Philadel- phia with still better stems, two feet at least. So we sent a five dollar bill the other day to the gentleman who sells it in Boston. We got a bill re- ceipted in full in return, which read: "Mr. W. S., bought of Mr. Make All You Can: I dozen Lawson carnations, $5.00. Paid, March 13, 1899." I al- most forgot to say, incidentally, that with the receipted bill came a dozen carnations. Now I really did expect 18 fiowers, but if the sample sent had been such fiowers as those exhibited at Philadelphia, there would have been "no kick coming," even at the exorbi- tant and absurd price of 42 cents each. The stems ranged from 13 to 17 inch- es. We had to show them in our win- dow as they were advertised, but we were ashamed to do it. We also plastered the receipted bill on the store window to convince people that we were not palming off a Tidal Wave sport on them. One customer put his head in at the door and let drive the Homeric proverb: "A fool and his money are soon parted." However, we showed a vase of our own selected Bradts next day and the people had something to look at. The annoying part of this business is: does this man A^ii',^-^i'T>i'iii\MM.<.^}^'.LxK:,':.-i^ '.diijiSk^! >'^ir^i : f.'rjJtJii^ ln?at*- 4\2 The Weekly Florists^ Rcviewl MAKCII 23. 1899. think we are greenhorns and fools in Buffalo! We are certainly not swind- lers for we paid before delivery. Does this man of Boston imagine that we think he retails such flowers as he sent us for 15.00 per dozen! If he does he is in a dream. With due respect for the patrons of a high class Boston store, we don't believe they are fools enough to pay the half of five dollars for any such flowers as we received. We have the pleasure of knowing a great many Boston florists au'l have great regard for their hospitality, warm-heartedness and good will to all the trade, to strangers within their gates as well as their daily associates. But with gratitude to them all this piece of hoggish effrontery and gall should be exposed, and I trust, Mr. Editor, you will send this to type just as I have penned it, as you kindly do most ct my remarks. P. S. I have presented ihe receipted bill to the Buffalo Historical Society. The remains of the flowers nave been sent to the Zoological Society to deco- rate the wolf'sNcage. WILLIAM SCOTF. THE FLORISTS* REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. 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To those who are not yet subscribers we would say that aside from the high standard of The Review we feel it is entitled to the support of everyone in the trade, because it is entirely dis- associated from any other business and is absolutely free from dictation by any one. It has no interests to serve other than those of its readers, and every one can secure a hearing in its columns. PHOENIX PUMILA. The Date palms include several very handsome species, there being probably about a dozen true speciea and in addition to these a number of varietal forms. The size of the different species also varies greatly, the largest of all be- ing probably the common date P. dac- tyllfera, which sometimes reaches a height of 120 feet, while the subject of our note, P. pumila, belongs to the other extreme, and is said not to ex- ceed three or four feet 'in height when fully developed. This ifi by no means a common palm as yet, and may be described in a general way as a dwarf and slender P. rupicola, the stems being quite thin and the leaves having some re- semblance to those of Cocos Wedde- liana. In common with several other mem- bers of this genus, P. pumila is in- clined to throw out additional shoots from the base of the plant and it is quite possible that this characteristic could be utilized to advantage in made-up plants for decorative use, just as we often see Cocoa Weddell- ana treated now, were it not for the scarcity of this phoenix up to the present time. P. Pumila is a warm house plant and cannot be considered as a rapid grower, in fact their comparatively slow growth is an objection to many of the phoenix form from a commer- cial point of view, the transition pe- riod from the simple undivided leaves of the seedling to the graceful pinnate foliage of the characterized plant oc- cupying so much time that it becomes a period of impatience in the mind of most tradfe growers. Of course it is pleasant and educa- tional to watch plants grow, yet most of us desire to see them cover the successive laps of progress with much greater despatch than is shown by the phoenix in general. W. H. TAPLIN. ADMIRAL DEWEY ROSE. This new rose is a sport from Mme.- Testout and is apparently identical with that variety except as to color, which is a very light pink. Flowers seen in a New York store were cer- tainly very attractive and drew the at- jjjji^ -^---'^-'^ lOM JtjmiiiiaM^^ liiMiiiiMiiAuAiited iMMte. ttiiiM MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 4J3 Phoentx Pumila. tention of a certain class of flower buyers who are always on the outlook for something new. We fear, however, that the color is not deep enough to make the rose a general favorite, though the name may give it a brief season of popularity. We fear also that a sport from Testout will not appeal very strongly to the average grower, who will have unpleasant recollections of the general unprofitableness of that variety. It is to be hoped that Dewey has not inherited this undesirable characteristic of Testout. CHICAGO. The Market. There was a noticeable shortening of supply the past week and prices have stiffened materially. Many grow- ers seem to be off crop and this has been supplemented by a stretch of dark weather, broken by only two bright days during the past week. If we could have bright weather from now till Easter it would be a great help, but probably not enough to in- sure a satisfactory supply of roses for Easter. The lily situation is very puz- zling and the outlook seems rather less favorable than last week. Car- nations have been quite scarce lately and this has caused some little sur- prise. It is probable that quite a num- ber are being held on the plants, though this would not seem to wholly account for the present marked scarcity. Bulb stuff is moving rather more freely on account of the scarcity of other flowers. The stretch of wet weather had a dampening effect on violets. Club Entertainment. The second annual entertainment of the Florists' Club, given in Handel Hall last Friday evening brought out a large attendance in spite of the very unfavorable weather, and all who came enjoyed themselves thoroughly. It was a decidedly floral affair, every- one taking part having huge bouquets passed up to them on concluding their part of the program. The following letter, read by Mr. A, C. Kohlbrand, was greeted with much laughter and applause. Shaumburg, Marz 16, 1899. Teer Sur: — It glfs me much bleasur to wrote yon again yet as I hat not wroten mit you since de lats flower shows. But it seems to me dat my lata ledder was not recelfed in de same spirit in wich it was giten. It was not indented to pe funny, und It griefs me such a much to hear dat it caused such much laughingness. De Idees wat I hat in regard- ment to flower shows was not indented as a choke und I tink it shows wery bat form und very little edlmenticatlon for beople to laft at idees too far adwanced for delr dl- minutif gomprehenslon. Since de lats time wot I wroten mlt you I haf peen drying some exberimentatlonB on my blace to broduce some noweltles for de next flower shows, but the noweltles was not up to my exbectations. De first ding wot I dried was some crafdlng. I crafded some pickle-vines on my wloletz blands und It hat a wery beculiar effect. I got a goot grop oti cucumbers wot schmelled like wloletz und a poor crop of wloletz wat schmelled like cucumbers. But as dere ar« enough wloletz sold in Chicago wot schmell like cucumbers I didn't dink It worth while to continue exberlmentations in dot line. De next ding wot I dried was someting wlch has peen botterlng me for a long time. I dried to crow some gold dollars on golden- rot blands. Dls mite haf brooved successful hat not de wetter inderfeared. I hat one bland wich was almost showing ploom, In fact I could count as much as dirty cents in change on de one bland, when one night de wlnt bio wed de glass from de house off und all my money froze up. I haf often heard of beople who hat money to bum, but when It freezes on de blants It was dime to stop ex- berlmentations in drying to crow money in a greenhouse. De loss of all de goldenrot blants made me so mat dat I nailed de greenhouses up mit poarts ofer de top und dought I would raise mushrooms, but de woot bucks got In und raised de difel mit de mushrooms. So I dought dot If dey liked mushrooms day woult not oRject to a nice beece of porter-house steak to eat mit de mushrooms, so I went ofter to Krause, de putcher, und bought me for 15 cents a steak wlch I blaced in de mush- room ped after fixing It up according to my Idees. De next morning de mushroom ped was gofered mlt de det podles off millions of woot bucks. De following week I reet In de bapers dot seferal off my gustomers hat been bolsened from eating toad-stools. Dat made me mat. I don't raise toad-stools. But may- be my gustomers got some of de barls green wot I hat sprinkled on de steak for de woot bucks. Dot settled the mushroom exberlmentations. I fixed up de greenhouses again und raised some seedling gamations, und among de new warleties I haf got one wat peeds de dirty tousand dollar Lawton all to beeces. It Is 6 Inches across, weighs a pound und %, and you can't break de callx mit an axe. De golor is not mooch, a sort of a brlndle blue. It has not peen glfen a name yet, but my wife wants me to name it after her. Such foolishment! How woult It sound for a lady to go In a fiower store und ask de fiorfsts, "Haff you got any nice Mrs. Fritz Blumenschnelder gama- tions?" Ha! It makes me laff to dink of It. If It was calVbltch de name would be more abbropriate. No, I will wait til some man mlt more money dan prains gomes along who woult giff me aboud dirty tousand dollars for de brlfilitch off naming It after his wife— or somebody else's wife. Den can de green- houses go zu de difil. Den I can start me a nice saloon und get up a bad rebutatlon, get elected alderman of de wart, und haf a goot time In cheneral. Talking aboud time d!s flower pislness Is noting but a matter off time. Time to blant de flowers. Time to raise de flowers. Time to cut de flowers. Time to take de flowers to de city. Time to trow de flowers out. Wishing you a green St. Patrick's day and a busy Easter. I remain yours. FRITZ BLUMENSCHNEIDER. Another very amusing number was the recitation by Mr. C. Balluff, tell- ; 1 .>i.'k^~ii-hjji 7Vii»>,,W'f 414 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 23, 1899. ing the story of George Washington, the hatchet and the cherry tree in Italian misfit English. But the musical numbers should not be overlooked. Some of the piano se- lections were rendered with profes- sional skill and the club quartette did its part nobly. The farce with which the program concluded was supposed to represent some lively scenes in a wholesale house. They proved rather livelier than was anticipated. Strong features were Ed. Winterson's sweater, Charley McKellar's straw hat and Walter Kreitling's gentle demand for some red violets. The flowers disappeared from the counter with marvelous ra- pidity and business was concluded in short order. Chairman Winterson, of the enter- tainment committee is certainly en- titled to much credit for his successful efforts. Flowers for the bouquets were con- tributed by various growers and deal- ers, Bassett & Washburn giving 15 of their best Beauties. Various Items. White Daybreak carnations seen at Kennicott Bros. Co. are as fine as one could wish. It certainly is a splendid thing as grown by Mr. Broadbeck. A. L. Vaughan has taken an office with W. E. Lynch at 19-21 Randolph St. The Executive Committee of the Horticultural Society met again last Monday and took action which will undoubtedly result in securing the Auditorium for the next Chrysanthe- mum show. ' McKellar & Winterson are showing the "Winner" flower pot stand and jardiniere holder. It is very grace- ful in design and can be readily ad- justed to hold any sized plant in any position. It will surely prove very useful. Fire, that started from crossed electric wires, did some damage in the room adjoining this firm's place of business last Tuesday, but no damage was done them except the temporary loss of their electric light. Recent Visitors: C. C. PoUworth, Milwaukee; C. W. Ward, Queens, N Y.; F. Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind.; €}eo. F. Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Walter Mott, representing H. A. Dreer; Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo. ; W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. ; John Bertermann, Indianapolis; H. J. Goe- mans, representing K. J. Kuyk, Belgium; J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, O. There has been a remarkably steady demand for Harrisii ever since Christ- mas, probably due to the large amount of funeral work that has been called for, and this has kept the crop mar- keted right up to date. A seedling carnation sent to Bassett & Washburn by the Bertermann Floral Co., of Indianapolis, so closely resem- bled the Lawson that it could easily pass for it. The fiower was fully as good in every way — In color, size, stem and calyx. Aug. Lange has returned from Oma- ha with his bride. BOSTON. The Market. The week just past has on the whole been a fairly good one, the volume of business keeping up to the normal, with most all varieties of stock in am- ple supply and fairly well cleaned up at asking prices, Roses have perhaps been somewhat slower than other sta- ples, but good stock sells well, with the cheaper grades going slow. Brides and Maids range all the way from ?4 to $16 per 100, only a few bringing the higher price. Meteors, 75 cents and |1 per doz.; Jacks and Brunners, from jl to |2 per dozen; Beauties moving rath- er slow at last week's quotations. Car- nations are rather short, the crops be- ing light all round, so that most every- thing is taken at asking prices. Whites, Scotts and the more common varieties will easily bring |2, while strictly choice Flora Hills, Daybreaks, Bon Tons, etc., bring $3 and |4, with Bradts still holding at |6 per 100. Violets are fast deteriorating in value and qual- ity, 35 cents being about the average for general stock. Lilies are not very plenty and of poor quality, $1 to ?1.50 is the price; callas very plenty, |1 per dozen, average price; bulb goods of all kinds plenty; |2 to 13 is the range. The Easter Outlook. So far as volume of business goes the outlook for Easter is very flatter- ing, but there is a possibility of some stock being rather short, especially well grown longiflorums, even at this early date everything in sight being taken up and the chances are that enough pot lilies cannot be secured to supply demand, while quality of cut blooms will not be first class. Of our large growers E. Pierce & Sons, and Wm. Edgar are right in it, showing some excellently grown Japan stock, while the Bermuda stock has proved a failure. There will, however, be plenty of azaleas, genistas and other flower- ing plants to flll up the gap, with some very fine specimens of Crimson Rambler rose. In cut flowers the call will probably be for lilies, of which the supply will be limited. Roses will be in ample supply, probably bringing the aver- age Easter price. Carnations are off- crop and will probably be a little short, especially of a strictly high grade qual- ity. Violets will be plenty, but are not a popular Easter flower. Hya- cinths, tulips, Von Sions, trumpets, spiraeas, etc., will be plenty and will fill the gap caused by scarcity of sta- ples. The News. The spring exhibition of the Mass. Horticultural Society will be held this week and bids fair to eclipse all former spring shows, several private garden- ers having made a special effort to have their exhibits first clas^. Visitors this week are: E. J. Har- mon of Portland, Me., and Paul Berk- owitz of Philadelphia. P. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Trade has been very quiet the past week, nothing of special importance going on. At the wholesale establish- ments stock accumulated fast and at one time there threatened to be a glut in almost every variety, but a few spring openings came along and stock was sold out at a very low price. The last week of the French opera sea- son at Music Hall no doubt helped the trade somewhat as a great many flow- ers were seen each night. The market has never been better supplied here as to quality, quantity and variety. Prices have been a little low but about up to the mark of previous seasons. Roses in all popular sorts bring from $3 to |8; the latter figure is only for prime stock, such as Brides, Me- teors, Maids and Carnots. Perles and Wootons bring |3 and $4 for the best. Good Beauties sell at $3 per dozen; short stock from $5 to ?10 per 100. Carnations are down a little and good common stock brings ?1 and $1.50; better stock, $2 and $2.50; white espe- cially in good demand. Violets, small single, sell at 75 cents per 1,000; Cali- fornia, 30 cents per 100, $2.50 in 1,000 lots; very light sales for Southern stock. Harrisiis are in good demand and not overplentiful and from present in- dications will be scarce for Easter, both plants and cut blooms. Price the past week was $12.50. Callas are plentiful and sell at from $5 to $8; valley, $3; Romans, $2; Dutch hya- cinths, $3; daffs plentiful last week, but a little scarce now, with not much call. They bring $3; single, 50 cents and $1. Smilax is selling well at $12.50. Spring plant trade has opened and the growers have taken possession of their usual stalls in Union market ex- hibiting the general run of blooming plants. Easter- stock is reported by our local growers as being in good shape with no scarcity except Harrisii lilies. The prospects are that demand will be fully up to expectations. Notes. George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., spent Thursday with us on his way home from the executive commit- tee meeting of the S. A. F. at Detroit. Mr. Kellogg reports a pleasant time. The Engelman Botanical Club held a meeting Thursday evening at the rooms of the Missouri Historical So- ciety. Messrs Duessner, Retzer, Wln- .^■■^w^.L.:^^...::...I^^.^:..>^.:i^..>-.«:l^.^..-.^-^.-.. •■■■■ ^ ■^-.■-^^.,■:^-.■^.■..^^^^;^.^.>^yi.:V^^.■^..^^^^^^ tttftt '^'^-■'"^ ^ttiiiiiiiiittiiiiiiiita MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists* Review. 4J5 ther, Nehring and Hicks talked on Plant Respiration, illustrated by nu- merous actual experiments. Max Herzog, of Gratiot station, will build a new house in June, 20x100, for American Beauties. Beyer Bros, will rebuild three of their old houses this summer. Other improvements are also contemplated. J. M. Jordan and Julius Koenig, Sr., two of our oldest florists, are still sick. Mr. Koenig is reported a little better, but still very 111. Show Matters* The chairman of the executive com- mittee for this year's show has ap- pointed the following chairmen of committees: Fred C. Weber, special prizes; C. C. Sanders, finance; Bmil Schray, premiums; John W. Kunz, hall and printing; F. J. Fillmore, dec- oration and delivery; Carl Beyer, ad- vertising. All arrangements have been made for holding the show at the Coliseum; date, week of November 12. The com- mittee will hold a meeting some time during the week, iti order to have the preliminary list out among the grow- ers by the first week in April. Bowling. The Bowling Club had a very small attendance Monday night and rolled five games. Most of the members re- ported sick. Scores were as follows: 12 3 4 5 Tot. Av. C. A. Kuehn .... 164 148 143 134 211 800 160 J. J. Beneke .... 145 133 135 154 136 703 140 J. W. Kunz 104 148 148 157 133 690 138 John Young: 98 135 127 153 B13 128 F. C. Weber .... 101 133 m 132 135 618 124 J. J. B. BUFFALO. Easter Prospects. I forget whether March came in like a lamb or a lion, but if anybody says It's lamb-like now they are a ly'n; It's horrid; it's all right for those that are too early but disastrous to those who have to force things. We heard yesterday a dickey bird singing in the back yard. It was, I think, a song sparrow. This morning he shook the snow from his wings and made an air line for Baltimore, Md. Business has been rather slow of late, which we must expect at this particular time. There are quantities of violets coming in, many of them of inferior quality, but a large lot are sold at the very popular price of 25 cents per bunch, the bunch contains 25 flowers. Carnations of anything like decent quality are quickly sold, in fact they are really scarce. When we think of the quantity that came to town a few years ago at this time with present supply, it makes us ponder why it is so. Carnations will be a scarce Easter article in this part. There are plenty of roses of all quali- ties to suit the taste and purse. There has been a great supply of tulips, daflies and Romans. They have all gone very slowly. The odorless tulip and daffodil have had their day to a great extent. For cheap flowers in April and May they will always be largely used, but in competition with the rose, carnation, violet, valley and mignonette they are snubbed as too plebeian. Customer.-, are beginning to buy plants, order them for future dates, and many say: "Well, I shall want a plant or two for Easter," and they mean it sure and there is little doubt about the demand before us. It is bound to be great. I paid a short visit to my neighbor, W. B. Milley, of Masten street, a few days ago and am glad to say he has the finest, healthiest lot of Harrisii lilies that I have seen in our neigh- borhood. W. B. seems to have found some dealer who imported only dis- ease-free bulbs or else he was gifted with the faculty of that Philadelphian who once told us he sorted all his bulbs when they were delivered and destroyed all the diseased articles. "Oh, would some power the gift to gie us" to do that. Bowling. There is a rare old gathering every Friday night to bowl. Would that such a number would turn out or rather turn in at our club meetings, to discuss some important and new (?) question, such as "How to kill rust on Carnations." The bowling club is very enjoyable, builds muscle in the effeminate youth and limbers up the aged. There is plenty of youth about the club (25 members) and enough silver hair to give dignity. Out of such a number surely six crackerjacks can be found for Detroit. 1 2 8 4 Av. W. B. Scott .... ... 137 147 160 142 147 C. RlBch ... 170 139 169 U7 144 Ed. Nolan ... 122 116 132 • • • 123 H. Buddenborgr . . 77 87 90 • • • 85 G. Relchert .. . ... 116 126 123 132 124 G. McClure .. .. ... 209 115 158 137 155 D. J. Scott ... 106 162 129 93 120 Wm. Scott ... 117 138 137 166 139 G. Schmidt .. .. ... 121 147 128 • • • 132 D. B Long ... 116 108 90 138 113 W. Grever ... 116 116 125 161 129 G. Kumpf ...120 145 150 109 131 W. F. Kasting . ... 116 151 141 136 136 Notes. We have had several nearby visit- ors of late, among them Mr Broad- head, who is building a large range of glass at Jamestown, N. Y.; Mr. Henry Wise of E. Aurora; Mr. Larder of Fre- donia; J. Lansing Moore of Van Bur- en Point, N. Y.; Mr. Moore of High- lands on the Hudson. I did not ask Mr. Moore his nationality and it's none of my business, but I will wager a glass of lemon sour that he belongs to that thrifty, energetic race of which the dry goods king Stewart, of New York, was a type, the North of Ire- land, and when Mr. Moore says: "I have orders for 125,000 violets for Easter, could pick more, but wouldn't have time," the listening victim gets the odorous blues and wonders where he's at. Our hotels have been somewhat congested this past week from the great infiux of Holland gentlemen. There have been representatives of Messrs. Segers Bros., Speelman & Co., Mr. Van Zanten and many who repre- sented themselves. The writer was in the rural districts and unfortunately missed the extreme felicity of an ex- change of compliments. W. S. BALTIMORE. Gardeners' Qub. On Monday afternoon and evening the Gardeners' Club gave a free carna- tion show, which proved a very inter- esting occasion, and reflected great credit upon its promoters. The many visitors were agreeably surprised at the excellence of the exhibits which were never finer at the large shows, but the quantity also astonished them. The hall was handsomely decorated with palms and ferns, kindly con- tributed by Messrs. Feast & Sons, E. A. Seidewitz, and Fred Burger. A par- ticularly fine specimen of Bostonien- sis added much to the graceful ap- pearance of the whole and formed a lovely background for the many beautiful roses, and carnations, which mingled their brilliant colors and fragrant odors with that of the modest violet. Austin K. Upp contributed large bunches of this fragrant flower, and Lehr Bros, added much to the suc- cess of the show by their careful ex- hibit of 1 to 5-year-old plants in full bloom. A handsome bunch of Farqu- har violets, grown and exhibited by Thos. Stephenson, received honorable mention for superior culture. Carnations were shown that were a revelation as to wonderous size and delicate tints. The display not only afforded evidence of the marvelous ad- vance of the carnation, but the long thrifty stems plainly told that the proper requirements for their perfect culture were thoroughly understood. Messrs. Halliday Bros, offered a spe- cial prize of |10 for best vase of 100 carnation blooms, assorted varieties, which was won by C. M. Wagner, gardener for the Misses Bell. Their own exhibit, was well worth a prize, had one been offered, for their vase of Flora Hill was in the estimation of many equal, if not superior in size and quality to the celebrated Boston beauty, Mrs. Lawson, which Wm. G. Halliday sent as his contribution to the show. Messrs. Halliday's new sport from Bradt, a large rich crim- son, attracted much attention and a certiflcate of merit. Bradt too was much admired. Victor, Scott, and a new red, Mathew Richmond, gave evi- dence of such thorough culture that many remarked they should have had a prize. Henry Eichholz of Waynesboro, Pa., •iAd, .,•': K^Lk'.'.^-A^t.'Ltxt^^i^^^iiLi^.J 416 llie Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 23, 1899. had a handsome jar of Daybreak and received honorable mention for high culture. Jno. Cook staged handsome exhibit of his new rose — "Baltimore." It is a large showy flower of delicate creamy tint, with pale pink center, and a wonderfully vigorous grower; also an unnamed seedling, both of which deserve great credit. A well deserved honorable mention was given to R. H. Arning for a vase of fine Bride roses. His Perles and Maids w«re also good, and Scott and Mc- Gowan gave evidence of careful cul- ture. Ardman Bros.' Maids merited the honorable mention received. Robt. Craig & Son of Philadelphia, sent a large vase of their new carnation, Mel- ba, which won for them unlimited praise. Much admiration as well as honor- able mention was also given a large jar of rich crimson America by E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., which was well deserved, as they were fine. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., were highly complimented upon their exhibit of White Cloud and Armazindy. A particularly handsome and grace- ful basket of mignonette, antirrhi- num, Primula Forbesi, and Aspara- gus Sprengerii, contributed by S. Feast & Sons attracted much attention for delicacy and graceful arrangement. Their vase of Maids was especially fine and won unstinted praise. Chas. Akehurst had a vase of 100 blooms of dark crimson carnation and Wm. B. Sands' Evelina, Bon Ton, Scott and Fire Fly carnation and Brides- maids were equally admired. Words fail to express the admira- tion for the vase of Golden Gate, a rose of delicate pink, the petals wonderfully large, and when in half bloom are in cup shape with fine bud formed centers; contributed by the American Rose Co. of Washington, D. C. It is a remarkably fine rose and worthy of all that can be said of it; also their handsome pink rose, Mme. Chatenay. After the show, which closed at 9 p. m., the club held their annual elec- tion of officers. The following were elected: President, N. F. Flitton; vice president, C. M. Wagner; secre- tary J. J. Perry; financial secretary, Henry Ekas; treasurer, W. B. Sands; librarian, J. L, Wagner. A vote of thanks was extended to the non-mem- bers who sent contributions to the show. After the meeting a most enjoyable smoker was held. The club feel much encouraged by the success of the ex- hibit, as to the prospects of the forth- coming fall show. A preliminary pre- mium list was distributed among members. Notes. Trade has been fair for Lent is the general ve-dict, and flowers plentiful. Benj. F. Durfee, Washington, D. C, and C. D. Ball, Holmsburg, Pa., were recent visitors. C. F. F. INDIANAPOLIS. Business Conditions. Being the middle of Lent and hav- ing had another cold wave have com- bined in bringing the trade here very nearly to a standstill, with the excep- tion of funeral work, which kept some of the trade busy. Everyone in and j around Indianapolis is making prepar- ations for Easter, and all seem j to think there will be a great demand for Easter plants, of which there will be quite a supply with the exception of lilies. Although a great many Harrissii were bought here they all seemed diseased and had to be thrown out. A few that risked buying Longiflorums are right in it as they will get most of them in by Easter, Azaleas will also be scarce as a good many growers got them in too soon and now regret it. At pres- ent there is a large supply of carna- tions and violets, while roses of good quality are scarce. Qub Meeting. Owing to the severe cold weather only a few of the old reliable brand attended the meeting. March 7; how- ever, those that did had a very en- joyable time. This meeting was de- voted to roses and violets, although the display was not a large one. Fol- lowing awards were made: H. W. Rieman on Brides, Maids, Perle and Meteor; John Hartje on Farquhar and California violets; Mr. Rieman re- ceived a certiflcate on a white seedling carnation conceded by all to be the best carnation shown at any of our meetings since Mr. Hartje flrst show- ed his now famous Jubilee. After the meeting the exhibits were sold at auc- tion and it was intei esting to see some of the boys bid. Through their liber- ality the association realized quite a sum, Oscar Pflumm was elected a member of the association The annual appearance of the Hol- land bulb growers in Indianapolis has begun. There have been at least a dozen here in the last few weeks. One of them, Mr. B. D. Kapteyn, attended the club meeting and was called upon for a speech. He responded by telling how bulbs are propagated and grown in Holland, which proved very inter- esting. Mr. Kapteyn finds business very good, especially so in this city, but complains bitterly of the careless way bulbous shipments are handled in the custom house at New York. It was not decided at the last meet- ing to what the next meeting will be devoted; very likely it will be Easter flowering plants. Notes. John Berterman has been on a trip to Chicago and states that Easter stock, especially lilies, will be scarce. John Grande is having trouble with his hands. Sometime ago, while mak- ing a design, he ran a wire Into his thumb, resulting in blood poison, and troubling him ever since. John Rathsam has been sick, but is now able to attend to business. The marriage of Mr. Edw. Smith to Miss Jessie Tyer is announced. Mr. Fred R. Hukriede was recently married to Miss Katie A. Rothert. FRED. WINDOW ATTRACTIONS. More and more attention is being paid by the retailer to his window dis- plays, all realizing the value in an ad- vertising way of features that attract and hold the eye of the passer-by. The engraving on our front page is from a photograph of a window dis- play by W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo, N. Y., that served its purpose by at- tracting a great deal of attention. Buf- falo is to have a "Pan-American Ex- position" in 1901. The matter is now very much in the minds of the citizens, and every passer at once appreciated the significance of the design seen in the center of the window. The globe was five feet in diameter and was of brown galax leaves, the American continents being worked out in daffodils, and the pan at the left in violets. Buffalo stands at the top to welcome the people of the western hemisphere to its coming exposition. WM. SCOTT'S Miscellaneous Season- able Hints are universally acknowl- edged to be decidedly the most valua- ble contributions to the current litera- ture of the profession. Why? Because they tell the florist doing a general business the little things that ho wants to know and in the way he wants to be told. They are of direct money value to every one in the business. Mr. Scott writes exclusively for The Flor- ists' Review. MILBURN, N. J.— Mr. H. '' '"Se- vens has a fine house of Black Ham- burg grapes grown in pots and carry- ing 10 to 12 lbs. of fine fruit to each pot. The plants are about 10 months old. The fruit will be ready for mar- ket the latter part of April. He has also a house of Muscat of Alexandria just started. LANSING, MICH.— J. A. Bissinger intends just so soon as Easter shekels are gathered in to rebuild his whole establishment and erect a model in ev- ery sense. "SUBSCRIBER." — Kindly bear In mind that the real name and address must accompany all communications to Insure attention. YOU CAN BUY all your trade sup- plies to the very bedt advantage from advertisers In The Florists' Review, and at the same time advanca the in- terests of your paper. TRY AN ADV. In the Review If you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. riJiiMi'iii viirii' i '^■■•--•^"^'iiiiiiiiiiiriiiliiiiifiM^i'iftrftii [ri^iiiiiiiiiViiiitiiiliiaiii .odi^liklilt^itiiiMltiiibKaittiiiitiailimm^ MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 417 THE MUM IN POLITICS. The "Human Chrysanthemum" is the title given a certain politician by some erratic newspaper writer. The title was suggested by the long curly hair and gorgeous wardrobe of the victim. KNOXVILLE, TENN.— Mr. Chas. Crouch has 30,000 feet of glass and is just completing a house 20x150 and expects to start on another as soon as this house Is finished. He finds trade very satisfactory. SEND IN your order now for a copy of The Florists' Manual, by William Scott. It will cover the whole field of commercial floriculture and will be the standard work of reference for the trade. Price $5.00. WILKESBARRE, PA.— Benj. F. Dor- rance has begun the erection of ten new rose houses. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— The Chas. R. Miller Co. has purchased the busi- ness of the Gale Floral Co. Mr. Gale will devote his full time to his duties as city forester. NEW CASTLE, IND.— The South Park Floral Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of ?20,000. IT IS REPORTED that Porto Rico has been selected as the site of the pro- posed botanical garden in the tropics. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Oug:ht to net good man at least I3.00 per day. Must buv stock, about ispo.oo. Reason for sellingr, failing: health. Address "Illinois," care Florists' Review. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Spnngfield, 111. FOR SALE— Retail store, with greenhouse attached; excellent opportunity for good up-to-date man; rea- son for sellingr, ill health. Address Western, care of Flonsu' Review. SITUATION WANTED-By good rose grower and general florists' stock. Address L. C, care of Florists' Review. WANTKD— A good Ai market grardener, well up in celery growing. State lowest wages expected with board. Address Gardener, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, by a firs- class grower of roses and cut flowers ; good propat gator and general plantsman. Open for engagement to suit employer. Single. Best of references. Address Foreman, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTKD-By a first class grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general stock; capable of taking charge ; employed at present but has good reason for desiring to make a change; best of refer- ences; age 2g, single. Address 15, care florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— By a good all around man: roses a specialty ; references. Address J. R., care of Kennicott Bros. & Co., 42 Randolph St., Chicago. WANTED— Rose grower who can grow first class stock and not afraid of work ; sober and reliable ; steady place for the right man; give reference. Hum- feld Floral Co., Ninth and Highland, Kansas City, Mo. WANTED— A good man for out-door work, one who knows the care of trees for a large public place ; none but an experienced man should apply. Address Ridiard Frow, 4206 Nat. Bridge Rd., St. Louis, Mo. E G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS in fine stock and largs quantity. Lady FItzwygram, finest earw white. Mme. Bergman, Glory Pacific, Geo. S. Kalb, all at $2.50 per 100. MII^ I liri^ Faiir^ grand new White of miie. LUCie raure, 'Bonnaffon" type, $12.00 per 100. Dnilv Pnc» White Glory of the Pacific, rOliy KOSe, i^^ qq per 100. CARNATONS. Grand Ami>ri/>a ^o"" April delivery, per- Cuttings of "IlltJllCd, feet stock, $10 per loO. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Daybreak, Victor, at $1.50 per 100. Finest Strain of CYCLAMEN in America, in separate colors, 2-in. pots, clean and unchecked, ready in April, $1 per 100. IWT.^. .. n^^ — ... Admiral Dewev. $30 per New Roses, i^-«%':' «-o'. Bride, Bridesmaid, White Bougere, Muriel Graham, C. Soupert, Marie Guillot, Pink Soupert, White La France, Mosella. Fine stock, in large quantity, $2.50 per 100. 12 finest New Geraniums ?ir%*(Ja" 3 New Bruants for 75 cents. Extra well grown stock of AsparatfUS Plun^OSUS, $5 per 100; SprenjeHi, $5 per lOO E. G.HILL & CO. Mention Th« Review when yog write. FOR SALE — Three Greenhouses, Ground, House, Stable ; plenty of water. Box 4q, Kirkwood, Mo. SITUATION WANTED-A young man,2iyear8of age and single, desires employment in or near Phila- delphia, in greenhouses or cut flower store; 7 years' ex- penence as assistant in ^eenhouse and cut flower store. A full statement given in what he is most experienced and what he is capable of doin^, very best of reference, ress H. C. H., care of Florists' Review. Address '. FOR SALE — A fine farm with improvements; also nursery with well established trade, located in the Chattanooga Fruit Belt. Address E. F. Wetmore, Ogden, Tenn. ffood ohanoe for the rlffht man. A BAR8AIN]|^ ^ ^ n6l3ll rlOrdl OlOrfi ness streets for sale at a barcfain. Don't write unless you mean business. -^nti, y. KASTUTO. 495 Washincrton St. BVFFAI.O. V. T. Mention The Review when you write. WATCH OUR ADVS!I Asparagus Sprengerii, green and bushy, 4-inch pots. $1.50 per doz., $12.C0 per 100. Flamingo Canna, 4-incn. 75c doz., $5.00 per 100. English Ivy. Weeping Lantana, Blue Spirea, Litt'e Gem Calla, 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Leading Carnations, prices on application. Strong one year field plants, A. Waterer and Blue Spirea and English Ivy, UOc a dozen, $4 a 100. Gladiolus mixed, 50c a 100, $t.50 a 1000. Coral Clematis. IJi'-in. pots. $3 a 100. Strong 2-in. Violets from cold frame. California, $1.5'J; Campbell, $2.50; Swanly White. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. RONEY BROS., Florists, West Grove, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Verbena King SAYS: Jones pays the freight- So do we on all rooted cuttinjrs, and until furth- er notice we will sell our fine riammoth Verbe- nas at 60c per 100, $S per 1000; all well root- ed, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Verbenas go every- where, It makes no dif- ference where you live we pruarantee to reach you in safety and guar- antee satisfaction; what more can you ask ? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas, it matters not how large the order may be, at the following prices : 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000 ; 5,000 for $22; 10,000 for $40; 25,000 for $95; 50,000 for $175. Yes, and we have them, too. OUR MAMMOTH VERBENA PLANTS are now ready, they are fine strong plants and will surely please you, at $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 25,000 CARNATIONS, Flora Hill, Mayor Pingree, Morello, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. Daybreak, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1,000. L. McGowan, Portia and Wm. Scott, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Well rooted and satisfaction guaranteed. Yes, and I will pay express on them, too. THAT CASH, PLEASE. Send for new descriptive list. FROM ILLINOIS. (SEED C. HuMFELD. Dear Sir :— The plants arrived in good shape and are doing* nicely ; am very much pleased with them. We have also decided to give you another order. We have spent considerable money for cuttings and also plants, but they hav'nt any proved as satisfactory as yours, there- fore, you are the only firm that has received our second order. Yours very truly, W. Yerbury, Rock Island, 111. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. THE ROOTED CUTTINO SPECIALIST. Mention The Review when you write. WANTED. A working foreman. Must be a good cut flower grower, particularly of Roses, Carnations and Mums. CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich. Bl IdMFQQ '^ ^^^^ opportunity is |JOiniL.03 open to a hustling OPiH)RTlNiTY."tt?'S capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE. On account of poor health I want to retire from the greenhouse business, and now offer my Oreenlionse Establlshinent for sale, which is one of the best paying and one of the best ar- ranged greenhouse plants that can be found any- where in a city of 10,100 people. No opposition and only 20 miles from St. Louis, where you can realize a better and bigger profit on the price I ask than you possibly can make anywhere else with less labor and expense. Write for full description if you mean busi- ness. .'\ddress MISSOURI, care of Florists' Review. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S««d Farms. Forest City Gresnhousas. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you write. 418 The Weekly Florists' Review^ MARCH 2^ 1&99. ,4***J.**A4.jLi.i.i.i..LAAAAi.i.A.LA^ I E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention the Review when you write. CXEVELAND, Trade Review. The flower business has held up wonderfully during the whole of Lent. Plenty of funeral work and "opening" decorations kept things humming the past week. Easter prospects are very good. Prices this week as follows: Roses, |3 to |6 per 100; carnations, $1 to 11.25, fancy $2; tulips, hyacinths and valley |3 to $4; Romans ?1 to ?2; daffs, 75 cents to |1; freesia ?3; Har- risii and callas |12, Plant trade is picking up. Azaleas sell from |1.50 to 15. Various Notes. Mr. J. M, Glasser was in Chicago a few days last week. Mr. W. Beaumont has moved to Eu- clid avenue in C. Erhardt's old stand; the latter has opened a flower depart- ment in the Hoyt Kurt & Sefton Co.'s department store. F. Ehrbar has returned from Texas, after a few weeks' sojourn. O. A. C. O. ALBION, MICH.— The Misses Dysin- ger are greatly encouraged with the results of the season. They are en- thusiasts and inspire their patrons most successfully. Commencing purely through affection for the beau- tiful the present snug plant is the outcome. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Fiower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St CINCINNATI, 0. Consiirnnients Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you wrlte^ WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 West 12tli Street, Cincinnati, O, CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. L. P. KELLY. Manager. S.B. WINTER, Telephone Main 4580. 21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. COMMISSION HANDLER OF High Grade Cut Flowers GROWERS OF GOOD STOCK.... Can Secure the Best and Quickest Returns by Consigning to us. EASTER PRICE LIST.— Subject to Change without Notice. BOSES American Beauties, long per doz., $5.00— $6.00 medium " 2.00— 4.00 short... " 1.00- 1.50 Meteors, Maids per 100, 6.00— 8.00 Brides " 6.00— 8.00 Perles " 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 5.00 — Per 100 CABHATXONS Fancy varieties $5.00— Ordinary varieties, extra quality 4.00— Mention The Review when you write. MIBCEKJ^AXrEOVS Freesia per 100, $2.00— Callas ... per doz., 2.00— Harrisii per 100, 15.00— " 3.00- •' 8.00- " 3.00- ' 3.00- " 4.00- " .75- Romans Narcissus. Daffodils . Tulips ... Valley.... Violets ... 5.00 5.00 1.00 Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabrak Ave., CHKAeO, U. »**^S.teSS CUT FLOWERS Greenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. CM I CAGO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A. L rq^NDALL Telephone [| L^| WilOleSalB FIONSt 4 Waahincrton St., Cliloaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. ICantlon The Review when yoa wrlfL. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gomnrileelon FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, CHICAOO. B^ Consignments solicited. Mention FlorlsU' Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florteta' Review when you write. H. G. BERNING, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE FLORIST, i322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUva Street. ST. IiOUIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 3740 Olive Street, ST. I.017XS. MO. Flowers at Wholesale SOSES, and a fall Une. Headquarters for the Southwest. Mentloo The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG. Prcs. Growers of QUT FLOWERS >* Wholesale. Regular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. * Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mt-ntlnn Th^ Review when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists* Review When Writing' Advertisers i.^ii..^.^^.j^^ tiilkt'liilliM"iiliil' MiTt I'll ■^.:£^i2 ^ be—* " c "i; o «.5P< o > p (o o <#) ? O o <1^ o • ^-> in 11 *-> -*^ c <* t, « fc, ■" •'^ «, ♦-• y 4) o; ^ ^ fC ♦- U .C C i^:..:i — c,.^^^^ j.-^j^^f^.t,-^^^^.l^-i^ -.-.-^u ..iU^:i^:,-, i:^ , ,->-^v- .^u..^^^ux-„^:..j:...^.i,..i^^^,....^.^^.^..^. ^,^..._ ^.„^.. MARCH 23, 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review^ 42 J piiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiHiniiiiiniiiiiuniii I store open until 6:30 I p. m. week days. I Until Noon Sundays and g Holidays. IviiiiyHiiiiMiiiwiiiniiiniiiiiiiiuiiiBiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiii I i MUST BE OURS NEXT YEAR... ut Flowers ITS' SIPPLIES, h St., Chicago, 111. PRICE LIST. irket Rates. h grade goods unless otherwise ordered. ST. ■ ■■$1.00 to $2.00 per do;. ■ ■■ 3.00 to 4.00 " ■ • ■ 5.00 to 7.00 " PERIOD $ 6.00 to $ 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 d average 5.00 to 7.00 5.00 5.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 5.00 75 to 1.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 y 4.00 to 3.00 , ETC, ETC 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 4.00 per string, $0.50 to $0.65 f 12.50 to 15.00 12.50 to 15.00 .60 to .75 15.00 to 20.00 1.00 .25 .20 HANS, NARCISSUS. > r r > o 01 » ■^ VIOLETS oup specialty ^ <(f /?'J' *■« V<^ VIOLlTS our specialty a ° c ^5 5' a 3 mmt (J) O a n u) W Qj D O — . rt o Z.OC J* M So ^ Sw 3 • r5 •-► = en rt xT pr n a n '" — •><; rt jr - 5:8 §" 3 O 2.cn n ^ .— . u .— . en f5 O fft ite Daybreak This is the fine white sport of Daybreak that originated with Mr. P. M. Broadbeck. We have sold the flowers for several years and know it to be a good thing, and a money-making sort for the grower. Mr. Broidbeck is now prepared to disseminate it. Orders may be sent to us or direct to Mr. P. M. Broadbeck, CuUom and Clark Sts., Ravenswjod, Chicago. ROOTED CUTTINGS, $12.00 per 100. ijirit'i'iiarir iliai^ i -'^■'■^■■■^-'^^''■i^JiTiViVr^'^'-^'-^^'^ilii'ifiaifaitrfei''-'-^^^ ,jiii&t£iLiii.:- 'u! ,'^iiilHiitrM 422 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAACU 23, 1893. ABUTILONS. [From advance sheets of the Florists' Manual, by William Scott.] Greenhouse shrube with drooping, bell-shaped flowers, ranging in color from pure white to crimson and purple, mostly erect in growth. A few of the species will endure a few de- grees of frost, but they are best treat- ed as cool greenhouse plants during our winters. The hybrids now both In beauty of leaf and flower far sur- pass the true species. They are largely used in sub-tropical flower gardening, growing very freely in our warm summers and are flne ornamen- tal plants for the conservatory, and can either be grown as specimen plants in pots or trained to pillars or raft- ers. As a commercial plant, except for flower gardening, they are not of great value, being strong growers and occupying too much room for their value. They are easiest propagated from the young tender growths. If desira- ble to increase your stock in the fall, September is the best month, keep ing the 'sand very moist and not al- lowing the cuttings to wilt from the heat or sun. The plants lift from the open ground perfectly in October and If cut back during the winter will give you lots of cuttings which root most easily in the ordinary propagating bed. A. vexillarium is a drooping species and used largely in hanging baskets, veranda boxes and carpet bedding. For a drooping plant for a vase they should be propagated in September from the young shoots of plants grow- ing outside. By spring these should be in 3-ln. pots and are most useful for the purpose described. Abutilons are troubled with few enemies. The hose will keep down mealy bug, and aphis seldom appear. Any soil that water passes freely through will grow abutilons, but much manure should be avoided, as most of the kinds are very free growers. The following varieties are flne decorative plants: Saritzii, green and white fo- liage; Mrs. J. Laing, strong grower, flowers bright rose; Souvenir de Bonn, variegated foliage, orange flowers; Infanta Eulalia, compact grower for pots, flowers pink; Boule de Niege. pure white; Thompsonia plena, free blooming double orange. KALAMAZOO, MICH.— This city has acquired quite a reputation as a car- nation center in addition to its re- nowned strain of celery. At the Dunkley Floral Co.'s estab- lishment we met our old friend Wm. Cook, of Cincinnati, and Chicago. Mr. Cook has charge here and is showing the effect^ of his cultural skill. G. Van Bochove & Bro. do a large shipping business in addition to a good retail patronage, one of the neatest, best equipped plants can be seen here. The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND. OHIO. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Mention The Review when you write. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strong, healthy stock of the following well-known varieties: Mme. G. Bergmann Rose Owen Ivory Eugene Dailledouse The Queen Wm. H. Lincoln Mrs. Jerome Jones Col. W. B. Smith Etoile de Lyon Mrs. J. G. Whilldin Miss Minnie Wanamaker V. H. Hallock Golden Weddmg Maud Dean _ Niveus Chillingfordii Minerva Geo. W. Childs Liberty Bessie Biu^on Bonnaffon Modesto Mrs. J. J. Glessner Mrs. Murdock Belle of Castlewood J. G. Woodford from 2M-in- pots, $2.00 per 100 ; per 1000, $15.00 Cannas, good variety named $2.00 per 100 mixed 1.00 Nymph8eaOdorataGigantea,strongroots 3.50 " R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention the Review when you write. ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS GOCOS WEDDELIANA I'Jl:^ LATANIA BORBONICA ?.% Asparagus Sprengeri 'miVd, Anemone, ''"""'"".We- lb J.M.THORBURN&CO. (UU of 15 John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK pELTHOliSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Mme. Salleroi, same price and grown in soil. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats and in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1.000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings. $1.25 per 100. 4-in..stock. fine. $8.00 per 100. $50.00 per l.WX). Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen. 75 cents per 100. $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per l,e00. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FE&THOUSSH, Schenectady, N. T. M<>ntlon The Review when you write. Mention The Review when yo.■■> .n:;^.--.--.^-^. tJ>^v.. ■.,.^»:M.^.,^■-.:Ak^U^.^:^:'^^-^-<^-^■||^-|^^-i■a MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 423 iiBiiiiiaiiiiHii IHIIIIHIIIIIHilHIIHIIIIIHIIilinillllHIIIIinilllllHIl llllllHIIIIIHIIIIinilllllillllllBlllliniiHIIIIIIHIIIIBIIIIinillllHIIIIIBIIIIIH g EASTEB FSICE £Z8T. 8 Chicago, March 27, 1899. M Per doz. I Am. Beauty, extra bng J ,5.00 to $8.00 = " 24-in. stem.... 3.50 to 4.00 ■ " 20-in. " .... 2.50 to 3.00 g " - 15-in. " ...1.50 to 2.00 B '• 12-in. " .... 1.00 to 1.50 m " 8-in. " ... 1.00 ■ Meteor per 100, 4.00 to 8.00 = Bridesmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 ■ Bride " 6.00 to 8.00 = Kaiserin " 6.00 to 8.00 ■ Perle " S.OOto 5.00 = Carnations •' 3.00 to 4.00 ■ " fancy.. " .5.00 = Harrisii Lilies.... " 12.00 to 15.00 ■ Calla Lilies " 10.00 to 12.00 = Roman Hyacinths " 3.00 to 4.00 ■ Valley " 4.00 to 5.00 gAll other stock at lowest market _5 prices. No charge for packing. iiiiiiiaiaiiiiaiiaiiiMiiaiiiiBiiimiiaii licadquarters for Amcrican Bcautics. 0 R Bros. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Growere of Gut riowers. SEND YOUR EASTER ORDERS EARLY. Wc grow all the stock wc offer, and will have a large supply for Easter. Our CARNATIONS are in extra fine condition | and we can meet all demands. | iiiBiiiudl ■iinillllHIIIIIBIIIIIiail!lliaillllllllllliaill!IIBII!IIBIIillllllHII!^^ Mention the Revleiw when you write. lilHIIIiHill W£ WI£X; PAT CASK FOB GOOD milax Cut Strings. State quantity, describe fully; or will sell on commission. E. C. AMLING, 51 Wabash Ave, - Chicago. Mention The Review when you write. GOOD STOCK ■'FAIR PRICES. Persian and other Ulac, 5 to 6 ft., 20c each. Bpireas — Thunbergia and Reevesia, 3 to 4 feet, 15c each. Baapberrles — Cuthbert, E. Prolific, Marlboro, and Golden Queen, $1.00 per 100, $8,00 per 10(10. Oooseberries — Red Jacket, 2 years, 65c per 10, $5.00 per 100. Houghton, 2 years, 35c per 10, $1.25 per 100. Golden Kayberry, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per ICOO. GEO. F. CUBWEN, VIL.LA NOVA, - - Del. Co., Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Qllll ly from fiats, extra strong, by mail or AMII flA express. Express paid to all parts Vllllbnn Qf j^g u. S. or Canada. 40c per 100, $3.50 per 1000 ; $ 5. CO per 5100. WILLIS & BONHAM, • - MACOMB, ILL Mention The Review when you writ*. ROSES.. I have to offer tbc following list, of summer propagation, now in 2^-inch pots; in tine, healthy condition: Archduke Charles .\grippina Beaute Inconstant Bon Silene Bride Bridesmaid Clara Watson C. Soupert Christine de Noue C Mermet Climbing Wootton Climbing Meteor Duchess of Albany Devoniensis Dr. Grill Duchesse de Brabant Etoile de Lyon Enchantress Folkstone General Lee Golden Gate Geo. Bancroft Henry M. Stanley K. Augusta Victoria La Pactole La Princess Vera La France Mozella Malmaison Mme. Camille Mrae. Margottin Mme. Lambard Marie Guillot Mme. de Watteville Mme. Welche Mme. Schwaller Mme. Joseph Schwartz Maman Cochet Mrs. DeGraw Meteor Media Maria Van Houtte Papa Gontier Princess de Sagan Pink Soupert Pres. Gaulain Pres. Carnot Queen Scarlet Souv. de Wootton St. La France Sorabreuil Safrano Snowfiake The Queen T. Pernet Pierre Valle de Chamonix Victor Hugo White Maman Cochet White La France Yellow Rambler Price for general assortment from above, and not in excess of any one variety and not less than 5 of an^' one variety, $2..^0 per 100 or $20.00 per 1000. Can prepay by mail for 25c per 100 extra. R. H. MURPHEY, Urbana, Ohio. Mention the Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. Easter Lilies ^Plants Harrisii, excellent stock, bloom and bud, $12.0(> per 100. Otahaita Orangas, with fruit, bloom and buds, 50c to 75c each. Draaanas LindanI Massangaana, 7-inch pots, 12 to 15 leaves, $1.50 each ; Fragrana, same size, $1.00 each. Diaffanbaehiaa, 5-inch pots, 50c each. Pandanua Utiiis, 6-inch pots, 20 to 25 leaves, 75c each. Latania Borbenioa, from 6-in. pots, 7 leaves. 7.5c each. Kantia Balmeraana, 6-inch pots, 3 to 'i% feet high, 6 to 7 leaves, $1.75 each. Saaferthia Eiagans, 3 to 3^ feet, 5 leaves, 7.5c each. Cocoa Waddaiiana and Marantas or Cal> anthaa Zabrina, from 2'^-inch pots, for jardinieres, etc., $1.50 per dozen. 10 par oant. discount for cash, and 20 par cant, discount by the dozen. Sand money for samples. Send for prices for smaller stock for growing on. N. STIDER, Anacostia, D. C. Mention the Review when you write. VINCA MAJOR Propagated last .August. Will make Hne f>lants, with 4 to 5 eads for Decoration Day, if shifted and stopped now. $25.00 per 10.^0. From 3-inch pots VARIEGATA. $3.00 per 100 ; 5.00 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when ■ I farfi'rIlCkf -III- riiii'f ~t i ^.hk.^ .itf-jcjfiL^ jAi^^'^'a -t^L;r*?A -Af^l 1 ..'J .'^ ^Ari.;;:-J;i. -.•ili.lW-'i.-...- .^.-.^ii.. tf.r.'i'iis^vit. :^w^t%*-Yjf^"l^^v^^W^''^^^^^^ 424 The Weekly Florists^ Review. MARCH 23, 3S99. Philadelphia is Headquarters for... Easter Stock IN BOTH CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS. UR FACH-ITIES for handling a large business are unsurpassed, as we have the best equipped estab- lishment in the United States. We are Headquarters ...in Philadelphia - TRY US THIS EASTER.- YOU WILL COME AGAIN. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M., Saturdays. '^'^ Tl O P I SU 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention the Review when you write. PHILADELPHIA. The Market. Trade in general has been very dull the past week, with little or no change in prices, Beauties bring from |2 to ?4 per dozen; Brides and Maids ?6 to $8 per 100; Meteors |4 to |6; Romans 12 to $3; Tulips, Narcissus and Valley |3 to $4. Notes. J. J. Habermehl's Sons had quite a number of large decorations the past week, requiring all the decorative stock on hand. E. W. Redfleld, Glenside, Pa., has sold out his business with the inten- tion of going to Paris some time next month. Visitors the past week were quite numerous, most of them in search of Easter stock. We noted John Bader' and J. Ludwig, Allegheny; Mr. Giles of Hosklns & Giles, Reading; Ira G. Marvin, Wilkes Barre; Lloyd Keim, Pottstown; Lloyd Blick, Norfolk, Va. . There was a number of prominent florists victimized by a swindler last week, who represented himself to be an employe of the P. & R. R. R. Wherever possible he secured loose cut flowers and instructed the victim to call at Reading Terminal Sta. where they would be given the order for the funeral design for an employe supposed to have died a few days since. Mr. Robt. Kift was in New York and vicinity the past week: R. EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. — On March 10 the partnership association, Mader & Stemple Co., Ltd., was dis- solved by vote of all the members in- terested therein. The business will be continued by Mr. Paul Mader, who will also settle the business affairs of the late partnership association. ROSES. Carnations VALLEV FERNS. GAUX ,and IVY LEAVES. and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. Consigrn- ments of good stock solicited. Western We get daily new customers [because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. Long D stance Telephone 2985. WM. F. ICASTIN6 & 00., ^Ma'^L^r'' Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DESIGNS on hand. Mention The Review when jtou write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Mornins: at A o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for .Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, sccrctahv. Mention Tha Rarlaw when 70a wrtta. H OUSE PLANTS IN THE HOUSE. Tha PLANT trade from tha point of "buainoaa," and also tha care of Planta, treated in an attraetiwa aix-pafo Feldor to be given to customers. Sample order of 25 copies mailed for 60c In stamps Dan'l B. Long, ^^^»*^"' Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Review wtien you wrltw. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIAOC PLANTS. Largest stock in .America. SXEBBECHT It SOV. New Soohelle, V. Y. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. GI VE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, SK,r"nJffi 495 Washington St., BUFFALO. N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and WIra ••^ • Designs. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Original Headqtiartera for CARNATIONS. MantloB Tha Review when yon wrtta. EDWARD REID, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Wholesale Florist, 1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when yon wrtte. • • Clean Stock, Pedestal Grown. PandanusVeitchii tt-in. pots, $1.00 each; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list of sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH Y0UN6, - 6ermantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Peiin. R. R. Mention The Review when you wrlt». Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers* ■;2. .fl._tHtjf -t*. : •■^-» --^ -*f4..*-.— fc.»J..»- .■-••.■■.^' J y. ...- .■■;-..Ac-, ...;..■ ■■.;» ■.>. liiiiMfii'jifcrrirtii \\\'i~- -■-*■ ■'^^'■^^''"^■' ---.jLi.«J .awP','^ .■■'•.v;.--\ ,:.-._ ■ MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 425 We Will Have What You Want Every= thing We Adver= tise We Will Have io Quantity PRICE LIST— Taking Effect March 27. ROSES. Am. Beauties, long, per doz $5.00 — |6.00 " medium, per doz 2.00 — 4.00 short, " l.OO- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 6.00— 8.00 Perles " 4.00— 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 5.00 — CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per loo Fancy varieties, fancily grown |5.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily gfrown 4»00— Miscellaneous. Marguerites per 100, $1.00— Mignonette " 8.00—4.00 Forget-me-not " 1.00— 1..W Calfas per doz., 2.00— Harrisii, per 100, $15.00 " 2.00— Romans per 100, 3.00— Narcissus " 8.00 — Daffodils •' 8.0O— Tulips " 3.00-5.00 Valley '• 4.0O- 5.00 Violets " .75—1.00 Pansies " 1.00— ^CHICAGO. Decorative. ASPIIRilSUS. Per string $ .50— FERNS. Per 100, 25c per 1.000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00- 1.25 OALJIX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c .... per 1,000, $1.00 SMILJIX. Common per doz., $1.50— $3.00 Wild, Parlor Brand case 8.75 " Medium case 5.50 " Large case 8.00 AH otiier flowers in season. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Regardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed at lowest market rates. Store open from 7KK) A. M.^ until 6:30 P. M. Sunaays and Holidays closed at noon. Any= thing to be Had we Can Furnish If Anyone Can Our Prices Will Be Right ♦ > ■^- ^^■^-"•i^'^ -• ■>»—■"• . ,l!^,t^.,ii£iS^tiiii.'^ii^^j-il,Ji:^_A^-ai' i:4Ja^...,.-^>^ ■ • ,''^^X-^ trTif.V Hi , -■■ .-■■•■^:i-,.--.,va^~.-...^^Lk- ■.^. -^v ^.-.^ )^i^t;.^,i«i,.. YflaVflfcft' 426 The Weekly Florists^ RevieNx.* MARCH 23. IS99. TAUNTON, MASS. One of the most recent additions to the list of carnation growers for the Boston market is Samuel J. Goddard, of Framingham. Mr. Goddard, who has been in America about six years, had a first class training in large English market establishments ere crossing the Atlantic. Before launching out into business on his own account he was foreman for W. Nicholson (late president of the American Carnation Society) at Framingham, well known as a successful carnation grower, and was largely instrumental in making that gentleman's business one of the best all round retail, as well as whole- sale, ones in Massachusetts. Although he did not commence building operations until the end of June, 1898, Mr. Goddard already has one of the best stocked and compact establishments near Boston. He is located about one and a half miles from Framingham Centre, his place is snugly ensconced and the scenery on all hands is most charming. On mak- ing our initial visit we were agreeably surprised to see such splendid carna- tions, >for carnations are the leading feature here. We found two houses, each 100x20 devoted to the Divine flower. Some scarlet Bradts were seen, which if they can be perpetuated will prove a welcome addition to our small list of scarlets. We took tiie trouble to count the bads and blooms on 200 plants of Bradt and totaled up 850 to say nothing of shoots. The popular idea that Bradt is a shy bloomer would hardly hold good with the vari- ety as seen here in the middle of February. As much as ?1.50 per doz- en wholesale was realized for Bradt during Christmas week, and it is gen- erally admitted that the carnations from here have few equals and no su- periors in the Boston market. White Cloud struck us as being the best of the new whites, although Mr. God- dard finds that Evelina gives an im- mense amount of flowers. Flora Hill is considered rather .ihy and weak- stemmed and will be dropped la favor of White Cloud. Freedom is the most prolific and profitable of any of ihe whites grown and many of the flowHrs were as large as any of the newer vari eties. Edith Foster, another of Peter Fisher's raising, was also noted in fine shape as was also Alaska. Among pinks Joost clearly took the lead and Scott, which has been such a good stand-by for several years, will be discarded in its favor, the former bringing double the price of Scott. Victor is well liked and will be large- ly grown next season. Daybreak was very fine. In yellows Gold Nugget looked remarkably well. Eldorado will be discarded. Pingree Is not suf- ficiently profitable. In scarlets neith- er Bon Ton nor Wellesley are consid- ered of any value. Jahn's Scarlet as seen here was excellent and wholesal- ers were said to be well pleased with it. Rector is practically discarded in [Continued page 428.] I I I EASTER LILIES FINE STOCK OF HARRISII, LON G I FLORU M . WRITE FOR PRICES. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. i ...LIMITED... i WHOLESALE [FLORISTS, 705:PENIM avenue L. D. Telephone FLORISTS'J 2157. PITTSBURG, PA. supplies. Mention the Review when ycm write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUE FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers oi Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Ravlew when you write. For Florists and Market Gardeners. Wholesale Catalogue sent on application. ComfxlA'c Actor choice strain, pink, white and OCIIipiC » /%»ICI 9 lavender, K-oz., 40 cents; oz., $1.50 W. C. BECKERT, seedsman. Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. ^^^^g^^^r ^^ _ lArgest and choicest collections In Amsrlsa. ^TT^ M^ 0 W^ best NOVELTIES ^^ m A^^ mm ^ ^^k Descriptive lUastrated Catalogue free. M /V t mQ ELLWANCER & BARRY. ■■ m # ^ ^^ MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, ti. V. AT REASONABLE PRICES. Fltty-nlntl* Tear. Mention the Revjeiw when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow j Novelty and a good one, Ageratum Blue Perfection, fine foliage and large, well colored flower, for pots or border^25^-in., strong, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. CANNJIS, strong, 1 to 3 eyes, red leaved, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Named— Egandale, America, Queen Charlotte, Vaughan, Crozy, Italia, Austria, Chas. Henderson, Berat, etc., $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Seedlings with leaves tt-in. high from above varieties, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per lOSo. Good mixed, 1 to 3 eyes, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Also Carnations, Geraniums, Coleus, Chrysanthe- mums, etc. Let us price your list. RICHARD INSALL. Lock Box 514,WestMoorestown. N.J. NearPhila. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, VlOlpf^ Orders received now for Spring de- T ivi^v livery of .M stock such as produces a Qn^^^iolicl-c; crop— Marie Louise. Far- 0|ld/ICIII9la. qubaraad Lady Campbell. P ARNATinNC Hooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, UMnllA I lUllOi Evelina, Painted Lady,Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OBAVD SAPIBS, BCICK. Mention The Review when yon write. ^ways mention the Florists' Review wheo writing advertisers. li^i^c. :;.-.^a.j«,|jirihainhTili«iiiiririii-^-'-'*'-^-^-^'^"''-^ -Ifiiiiiiili'rtr'--^""- ■■ ■-■•^--^■^':-^=i^-ii^''-Si^^i^' :Car^---^. MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 427 For FANCY ROSES SELECT CARNATIONS FANCY VIOLETS ORCHIDS VALLEY BEAUTIES LILIES LILAC NARCISSUS DUTCH HYACINTHS MIGNONETTE SMILAX ASPARAGUS ADIANTUM COMMON FERNS GALAX LEAVES PALM LEAVES ORDER EARLY= Oor Prices as Low as any Dealer or Grower. WE HAVE A RNE LOT OF NOVELTIES IN Baskets, Plant Stands, Pot Covers, Silver Dishes, Jardinieres, Etc., for Easter Trade. ORDER NOW WILD SMILAX BLOOMING PLANTS LILIES AZALEAS SPIREA PAEONIES HYDRANGEAS BULB STOCK BEAUTIES and OTHER ROSES CROCUS DAFFODILS ETC.. ETC. Don't Forget Us on SUPPLIES We Are Headquarters McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45, 47, 49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO iiritfih^iftMtnilirV'ilir''-*^''-'^*»'--'--<^''t'^-^---'Ti]'i^ •I'M r'fliif riTWiVffA^ ^Yi Wiffi jKmjM ^ i Ji-'b^i-m ^ ' ■ -^-^^ » '^" ^ etjikiiijLi^^&L •rp\>i>^v;^' 428 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 23, 1£99. this neighborhood now and Jubilee does not succeed. Mr. Goddard hopes that G. H. Crane may fill a much needed want in scarlets. F. Mangold still holds first place as a crimson. Empress while fine is not free enough. Large quantities of rooted cuttings were noted in the propagating benches. Mr. Goddard already has a large call for them from both florists and private gardeners. While carnations are the leading feature here a general florist's stock is grown in addition. A house of Campbell violets looked very healthy and completely covered with blooms. A large frame of Marie Louise prom- ised to give an immense Easter crop. Everything on the place was in apple- pie order and reflected the greatest credit on the popular proprietor. To meet the increasing dem:i.ud of his customers Mr. Goddard will consider- ably increase his glass during the coming season. W. N. CRAIG. A MILLIONAIRE FLORIST. It is reported that Millionaire Hig- Inbotham will very largely increase the glass surface for his Chicago Car- nation Co. this season. Mr. Hig- inbotham must have received warm support from the trade during the past year to encourage him to put more of his capital into the green- house business, and if the enlarged capacity is supported with equal warmth by the trade Mr. Higinbotham may be encouraged to put up a block of 50 acres or so of glass and thus be- come a "Florist Prince" as well as a "Merchant Prince," which, will, of course, be very gratifying to the trade, though possibly a little rough on those who depend upon the business for their bread and butter, and who have no huge mercantile business from which to draw capital. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. McKellar & Winterson, Chicago, seeds, bulbs, supplies, cut flowers, eitc. ; Geo. Hancock & Son, Grand Haven, Mich., standard and novelties in car- nations; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwau- kee, Wis., rose and carnation cuttings, pots, etc.; A. G. Prince & Co., Chicago, cut flowers and supplies; Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O., seeds, plants, bulbs, etc.; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Scotch collie dogs and fancy poultry; G. Herbert Haszard, Charlottetown, P. E. Island, Canada, 'dahlias; E. I. Rawlings, Quakertown, •Pa., seeds, plants and flowers; Thos. Meehan & Sons, Germantown, Pa., nursery and landscape engineers; American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, Ja- doo and sweet peas; Mrs. T. B. Shep- herd, Ventura, Cal., plants, seeds, bulbs, palms, cacti, etc; K. J. Kuyk, Hillegom, Holland, Dutch bulbs; Dam- mann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy, seeds and bulbs; Geo. Richard- son, Lordstown, O., rare water lilies; Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa., nursery stock, roses, bulbs, etc. Silver Fern Dishes, '^l'"^ Dfsh^ 8 inches in diameteft furnished with removable Porcelain Lining to insure perfect drainage* Write for Prices. CHAS. P, LINCOLN, 54-70 Arch St., Hartford, Conn> EASTER, 1899, is coming i "°"to* Jrls? ^SL^''"^"' ImTXmY of the "VJUmIbSY, the cream of the market, Berlin pips, large bells, $12.00 per 1000. CBIMBOV BAMBX.EB, extra fine plants, $25.00 per 100. TUB. BOOT. BEOOVZA HTBBZBA, in four separate colors, bulbs about 1^ inches diameter, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. OXiOZIVXA HTB&XBA CBASBI70LIA ESECTA, $3..50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. CX^EMATZB, BKOOODESTDBOVB, BPZBASA, PAEOHIEB. etc., now on hand. "^"^aUrofc'se.Xdir'^"''' F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, f; THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS. $2.60 per 100: $20.00 perl.OOO. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10,000 No Bnst or Mildew. Packed ^Ig^ht and Batisfikotion Onaranteed. We are the Larsest Qrowera of Verbenas In the Country Bend for Cironlar. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. J. L. DILbOIN, Bloomebur^, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. rhrysaothemums ^^^ Our collection of Novelties for '99 IS very complete, including INDEPENDENCE, the earliest white, MRS. FRED L. BUTTON, the early white from California^ and YELLOW IVORY, as well as all others. Also a full line of STANDARD VARIETIES. For description see our catalogue, free on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRL\N, MICH. Dracaena Indivisa. 6-inch, pot grown $20.00 and $25.00 per 100 5-inch, pot grown 15.00 and 18.00 " RoseClothildeSoupert, 2H-inch... 3.00 Vinca Variegata, 4 & 5-in. $8.00 and 7.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2J^-inch, $25.00 per 1,000; 12.50 per 100. Cash, please. CABIi HAOBVBtrBOSB. West Mentor. O. Mention the Revle>w when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Llnvllle, Mitchell Co.N. C Mention The Review when you write. CLEMATIS. 34h't»ts. PerlOO Lawsoniana, Siebolc^, lavender ^.00 Henryi, Mrs. Howard Wyse, white 6.00 Duchess of Edinburgh, donble white 7.00 Lord Neville, President, Gipsy Queen, purple. 6.00 Paniculata, small white 5.0Q All the above are fine, well-established plants, with a growth of a foot or more, and are ready for shifting into larger pots. 100,000 H. p. Roses, 2H-inch pots, in the leading varieties, will be ready after April 15th. Good stock cheap. Send for prices. JOHN WALZ, Box 36. - - Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, " " vRIXir. QUEENS, L. I. WI10L.E8AbB GROWERS PLORISTS' SPECIAbTIBS. Mention the Review when you write. CUTPRICESI CUTPRICESI Special Low Price for Easter on Galax Leaves, Moss, Wild Smilax, Sand for Propagating, Laurel, Hardy Ferns, Palm Leaves, Cape Flowers, Palmettos. Get our prices at once. A. K. SAVACOOL, 2517 N. Broad St.. Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. i'ij^J^i^\iw^ ■•■—■'■' '..i^^. ..^ '.- ■.^^:^; s..;.. ..>./..^-..J.:0.v ■,^.J^^-:■.i-^■.to^.w.-v....i.:.^-^ifc^:■M^«■i^:■.^-'..,Liti:ai^>.^,A>c...> ,^ MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 429 DIRECT FROM THE GROWERS. Wholesale Cit\ Growers of ^UL... [^ and Dealers in plf^wpr^ Greenhouses, HINSDALE, ILL Store S8 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. U A ^> ^> I ^^ II I I I I ^T ^^ 15,000 for Easter. This is only half otir usual stock. The dematkl has been ^^\ f^ |\ f^ I ^^ I I ^^ I 1^^ I [^ ^^ very heavy all winter and has caused a shortage for Easter. Our long experi- ence in handling these lilies enablec us to deliver them in the best condition. We guarantee their safe arrival in lots of 100. Price^ 1st grade, $15.00 per 100; 2d grade, $10.00 per 100. CXtr lilies are all Bermuda, no Japanese. Bermuda Lilies are much the largest. AM. BEAUTIES 50,000 plants to cut from. The dark weather has made Beauties scarce. T" CT A D ^\ C r ^^ BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS ; good flowers but off crop. I &^% llV^W^W METEORS and PERLES never were finer. rnlN^^T WnllfMn I I^^IM^) 30,000 plants, aU the extra fancy varieties. V^ W IVI IVI W IN w/VKIN A I lUINO 30,000 plants, Scott, Portia, Daybreak, etc I ^J 1^ I ^^^3 An enormous stock. Yellow Prince, Lorraine, Pink Novelty, White, Red, Yellow and Red, and Double Pink. ^J§\ I r ^J ^J I Lb^3 Double Von Sions, extra large flowers. Price 3 cents. ^J\J I Wri rlYnwIlN I rlw white, Ught Blue and pink. Price 4 cents. W^^^ I r^ ^liT^^SI ^J ^^ Very fine long strings, limited quantity. Price 50 cents. Strings extra heavy, 12-ft, $1.00. -^3 I VI I J^A^W is very scarce. We shall have a limited quantity at $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen. LILY xJr I 11 iL VnLLtiY 10,000 choice flowers, fine foUage. All the Above Stock is Our Own Growth. Good Beauties, Roses and Carnations will be scarce on account of the stormy weather. Look out for pickled stock and place your orders direct with the grower. j^j>^jtjkjkj,jtj, ROSE PLANTS.......^ ROOTED CARNATIONS. BRIDES 1 Per 100 Per 1000 SI'?IS^.;:|«3.50perioo; $30.00 per 1000. '^z^::::::::::::::'\% 't'^ ROOTED CLTTINGS PalntedLady 4.00 35.00 BRIDES ) ^^' Scott 1 .00 7.50 SS¥S^S^ $'-50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. ^^^^^ ^^ ^s^o METEORS )^ ^ ' "*' •' ^^^ Armazindy and Pingree .... 2.00 1750 '•^L^irmftkiti^'Uk^ili\^^^i^ni'3it'f^*i''<^^''^^':^^■^^^ -.M-.m^. ..:■,.»-,■ i, Jt.'Tihif-iii-n'-i I'irti'i^Vin- -jfr ''ifri^'ti ■&-rtA«'f;»\ii;itfTrt»iiiilfa^i-- 430 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* MAROH 23, 1899. CXIOIMSI NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE, CORNELIUS S. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, NEW YORK. Publishers of Credit Lists. Reports Furnisiied. Correspondence Solicited. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Assume— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrogate — In case you cannot fill order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can or canoot fill order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do BO, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one win do. AfRtble— Send prepaid by baggage maste r, If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate — If cannot send all on train mentioned, send all you can, and send balance on next train. Admission— This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing — If cannot fill order exactly as speclQed, you may substitute according to your be.it .ludg- ment. Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular order. Durable — Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Fill If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shlpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers. If at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery — This order countermands all previous orders. Formation— Add these Items to the order which you already have, hut In case first order Is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo — We are In a bad pinch; send us some- thing to help us out, even if of poor quality. Flocking— Have sent mall order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- der when received. Foraging— This order Includes all Items previously ordered and wanted for thU date. Snperior- Can use something especially fine, and am willing to pay accordlnglv. Skip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU. WHEN NECESSARY. Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock Is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. Liecture — Our store was closed yesterday when your telegram came. Received It this morning. Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter- manded at once. Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will send on next train possible to-day. Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance scarce. Cannot get it at any price to-day. Artistic — Cannot fill order to-day. If you want or- der filled (same order; to-morrow, wire us at once. • Favorite — Stock very poor, none better to te had. Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. Fundament— Stock named In this telegram baa been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by telegram, will be senton WB WOULD LIKE very much to have a complete and accurate list of the names and addresses of the florists of America and to this end will ask each subscriber to kindly send us an accurate list of those in the trade in his or fier city or town. By complying with this request you will confer a great favor on the publishers. A.LVAUGHAN, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WESTERN AGENT FOR HAGEMANN & MEYER, OF PHILADELPHIA. Bulbs and Azaleas. representing: E. A. GRIMM & CO., HAMBURG — Lily of the Valley. KRUYFF & CO., SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND — Dutch Btdbs. CLARENCE PENNISTON, BERMUDA — Lilitim Harrisu. L. BREMOND FILS, OLLIOULES — Roman Hyacinths, etc l!!^' Parties would do well to write for prices at once. Mention The Review when you write. DAML-IAS My prize winners carried ofi the highest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordering: elsewhere Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHLLTHEIS.fs^.^" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Piowerins Plants vmce yourself. Price List on Application. Per 100. Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, S15.00 1000 " " " 5 " 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 800 •' " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, J9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KaSting, 495 Washington St. BuffaiOi N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertlsera. Review when The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2,970 No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 30,500 November ...36,500 " " " December ...89,000 " January 23,595 " February ....33,500 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record? .'Xnd for these I received from $2.50 to $1.00 per 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet; the way tnmgs look now, 1 shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new book on Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a ven' free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1 ,000 . . 990.00 Per 100 910.0O per 500.... 46.00 Per dozen... l.BO Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5,000. Address Wl UllinD 688 Belmont St., I Li imnun) bbocktov, mass. Mention the Review when you write. gjRCHIDS • ••• To arrive beclnning of April - Laelia Anceps, L Anceps Alba, and L Autumnalis. Lager & Hurrell, frpX'.".' Summit, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. toyriiitiii* r" Tfi''rf'i'fiii'---' ■'-'-'•-'--'• - --■ ■^'■' --•■■^.^••-V' '^iu. ■ ^_.......... ■•> ^.i^.,:^..^ ,^^Jic^^::^.^A -ii.^- ^i.^.1.. l,^^.->^.,..a.;.Aia;^iiatLa.Au*aiuAa* itfttii MAllCH 23, 1899. The Wcddy Florists Review* 431 BENTHEY & CO. . \ . .-^.v :.„">. -•-Wholesale and Commission Tlorists-*- 41 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Cut Flowers for taster TRY AND GIVE US YOUR ORDER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND AVOID BEING DISAPPOINTED. Liliest Hamsii and Lonei- ) ./v\ flofom .5 ^' ^^' Callas American Beautiest long;, American Beauties medium, Maidst Brides, Meteor Pcrles Carnations, long Carnations, fancy Violets, double Violets, single $12.00 to $J5.00 J2.00 50.00 30.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 J.25 .75 4t J0.00 to U 35.00 to *4 J5.00 to U 6.00 to U 4.00 to 44 2.00 to U 4.00 to U J. 00 to 44 .50 to Valley per 100, $3.00 to $5.00 Romans Dutch Hyacinths Daffodils Marguerites Forget-Me-Not . . ; Mignonette Smilax Adiantum Common Ferns u 44 44 U 44 U U U 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 J.00 J.00 J. 00 to 3.00 J5.00 to J8.00 J.00 .25 Mention The Review when you write. Doinsettia Pulchcrrima... strong. Dormant Canes, from 6-inch pots. Can be shipped with little cost. If started growing shortly, will give ) d^ll OO you any amount of the right >• vPvJ»W kind of Cuttings ) per doz. WILLIAM SCOTT, Main and Salcom Streets, BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUniNGS Coleus, mixed colors 60c per 100 Dreer's Double Petunias 80c Dreer's Princess Pauline Ageratum 80c " Cyclamen pers. giant. 2^^-inch pots.. . 3.00 " CHRIST. WINTERICH, Defiance. 0. Mention The Review when you write. Dormant Cannas. Standard varieties, such as Bouvier, Marquant, Henderson, Crozy, Charlotte, Carnot, Childsii, F. R. Pierson, and the two best foliage Cannas on the market— Grandiflora Rouge and Robusta,$2.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Austria, Italia and Thomas Griffin, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Address all orders to ROWEHL & GRANZ. Hieksville. L. I., N.Y. Mention the Review when you write. SURPLUS STOCK AT SURPLUS PRICES. Poplars— Carolina, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 and 13 to 15 feet, Qolden, Silver and Lombardy Bume sizes. Sycamore—European, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. MaKnoilaa— Acuminata, 4 to 6, 6 to 8 and 8 to lO feet; Trlpetela, Soulantjeann, and Speciosa IM to 2 and 2 to :{ feet, six otlier sorts lir4 to 2 feet. M»|>le»— Immense stock, leadint^ sorts, all sizes, 6 10 2.5 feet. Muuntuin Ash— European and Oak I.ieaved. Willows— Laurel Leaf, Canescens, Rosemary, Etc. In Weepiny Trees, we offer Immense lot of ^^lllows. Kilmarnock, New American, Wisconsin and Babylonlca. Mulberry— Teas Weeping, the finest lot we ever grew. Mt. Ash, Cut Leaved Birch, £tc. In Vlncsand Shrubs— Ampelopsls.Vettchi.strnn? two yearfleld thrown. Clematis, Jackmani, Henryl, Mad. Kd. Andre, etc. BerberU -Tliuniiertfii and Purpurea. Elder — Golilen. SvrliiBa— Golden. Wplreas— Van Houtte, Antliony Walcrer, Thunl>ertfil, etc .lillacs— New Double Flowered In 8 varieties. AHheas, Beutzlas, Snowballs, Syrluvas, 'Wlecellas, Etc.. in ereat supply. Roses— two rears field grown. Hybrid Perpetual, Moae, Climbers, WIchuriana and Wlchurlana Hybrids, Ruirosa, and Rugoea Hybrids and Multiflora Japonlca. Asaleas— Mollis and Pontlca, fine busby well- budded plants. Forty-four Oreenhonses well filled with Roses, Palms, Ferns, Flcna, Chinese Azaleas, Arancarlas, Geraniums, Etc. Correepondence solicited. Catalofrues and price lists free. THE 8TORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 545, Painesville, O. Mention The Review when you write. Harms Ferns and The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted when we have anything special to' offer. Halsted St. CHICAGO. GEO. wineoLD, ZXZ STOCK QERANiUMS. The very choicest named, single and double varieties, including novelties. The finest collection ever offered. Very extra strong, well branched plants, out of 3K-ln. pots, $4 00 per 100. HELIOTROPES. 3 best named varieties, extra strong and fine, ready for3Kor4-tn. pots, $3.00 a 100. FUCHSIAS. Best single and double named varie- ties, and W hiteGiant,tbe tinest double whIteFucbsIa grown, ready for 3K-lii- pots, $2 50 per 100. No finer stock to be bad. Extras added. Cash. JOKV r. SUPP, - ShlromaBBtown, Pa. Mentlcm the Review when you write. I COLELS VERSCHAFFELTII » 3 2-inch. $2 per 100. Per 100 |^ VINCA VAB., 2-in $2.00 *■ ^ AOEBATUM, Princess Pauline, 2-in.. 2.50 |^ I BEOOVXA, Alba Pieta, 2-in 1.50 |^ i ABUTZJtOH, Souv. de Bonn, 2-in 2.50 ! rUCKBZAS, Jupiter and Trailing ? 9^^ 5 Queen, fine, 2-in J ^"^ 3 SPEC3AL: CTPSSUB AIiTEBVirOXiXirS, 4-in. will close out lot of 176 fine plants for 96.00 BWaXtAX, from flats, 50c a 100, $1.00 a 1000 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order. J GEO. L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio. I 4fentlon The Rerlew when zon write. Always Blentlon the.... Floriete' Review Whan Writing AdvarttsoTS. y >-!>:ii-.^..ti»>:.-:/^iVi^.-A.-'^'.>-^.a.-^.>.^iJ^c. ...^■.^,^^i..X iv.ii;.:..-'x:.c-Jiaj:Li^;X.>l.j.w^ -^■'^••ilAri'^*tA-V{Mh"if 'i Ti T'^*'-^ ---*?-• ■■ ' ii'ir'mfiittii^i' liii sn I'littiMir W^il?;iU 432 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 23, 1899. STORING FLOWERS. There is something better than an Ice box in which to keep flowers, and that is a room cooled by ttie apparatus used in cold storage plants. Mr. Sam- uel S. Pennock, of Philadelphia, is probably the first wholesale florist in the country to put in such a plant, and he is much pleased with the result of the experiment. His room has two compartments, each 10x11 and 11 feet high, inside measure._^ The two com- partments are connected by a door and there is an outside door to each one. The reason the room is so di- vided is that while the dryer air of a room cooled by machinery is very much better for carnations, it is not so desirable for roses and the best conditions for the roses are secured by syringing them as they stand in the pots or buckets. The dry compartment keeps carna- tions in condition much longer than in an ice cooled room, which is an impor- tant consideration, and there are other flowers, such as bulbous stuff and or- ■chids, that also keep much better in this room. This is especially noticea- ble in the case of lily of the valley, which is apt to damp off in a moist atmosphere. Smilax, adiantum ferns, «tc., go in the rose compartment. All the space in each room is de- voted to storagf>, there being no ice ■chamber to take up room, the cooling pipes overhead taking up no room that would be available for anything else. There are numerous shelves upon ■which the shorter stemmed flowers may be placed, and the interior is well lighted by incandescent electric lamps. The machinery for cooling the room Is placed in the basement and cost about |1,500, including an auxiliary tank in one of the rooms that makes about a hundred pounds of ice a day to use in packing flowers for ship- ment. The power is electricity and is taken from the current that supplies light. Coming through the same me- ter as the current for his light, Mr. Pennock is unable to say just how much the motor uses, but he is satis- fled so far that it is costing him less than ice, to say nothing of the better condition in which he is able to keep his- stock and the freedom from the nuisance of the frequent refllling of an Ice chamber. ORCAS, WASH.— Geo. Gibbs is mak- ing preparations to plant out half a million bulbs next fall. Snowdrops commenced to bloom here Jan. 20, ■were cut down Feb. 1 to 5, but came right on in bloom again in five days, not hurt. Crocus can be cut now by the thousand. Hyacinth spikes are three inches high and the earliest va- rieties of narcissus are budded for bloom. - TOLEDO, O.— H. M. Seales, formerly grower "lo the Hi-ookwdod PloraT Co., of Atlanta, Ga., has taken a similar position with Geo. A. Heinl, of this city. Special Offer of HYBRID CLEMATIS We have again this sea- son a fine stock of good, strong plants, two years old, own roots. Boskoop Seeililng. Extra large lavender. Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white. Fairy Queen. Pale flesh with a pink bar. Gipsy Queen. One of the fin- est rich purple varieties. Henryl. Finest large single white. Jackmannl. The best known and most popular varie- ty. Color: dark, rich, royal purple. Maoam Baron Veillard. Light rose, shaded lilac. Mme. Van Houtte. Pure white; extra fine. Miss Bateman. White with chocolate-red anthers. Standlshl. Light Blue. The Gem. Deep lavender blue. The President. Bright bluish purple. $3.75 per dozen; $30.00 per 100. NEW RED CLEMATIS. M. Kotter. A bright rosy carmine, not as rich in color as Mme. Edouard Andre, but possessing the advantage over that beautiful variety of being a much stronger, freer grower, and also of being remarkably free in flowering, while Mme. Ed- ouard Andre, though richer and brighter in color, lacks in constitution, and makes but a light growth. We have seen M. Koster under ordinary nursery culture, a height of 6 to 8 feet, in two-year-old plants, with hundreds of flowers open at one time. 85 cents each; $4.00 per dozen. CLEMATIS CRISPA. CLEMATIS COCCINEA. We have a fine stock of fine two-year-old plants of the above two varieties at gl.OO per dozen; $7.00 per ItO. Clematis M. Koster CLEMATIS FLAMMUU. Strong two-year-old plants of this old favorite, dozen; $10.00 per 100. $1.25 per Henry A. Dreer, 7i4 chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Revl«w wh«n you write. Anil Still They Come South Side Floral Co., Springfield, 111. Gents:-! saw your 5000 Verbenas, just received by Brittenbaugh Bros. I want 2000 just like them Please send at once C. O. D. Yours resp'y, SAMUEL GASS, Allegheny, Pa. VERBENAS— Strong rooted cuttings, 80 grand va- rieties, 60c ner lOO, $5.00 per 1((B; 5000, $22.00. PETUMUS— Dreer's latest set of double fringed, true to name, $1.00 per 100. SMILAX— Strong, bushy seedlings, ready for pots, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Express prepaid on the preceding stock. „, ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready. Clean healthy stock, well rooted, at lowest prices quoted. Send for our lists and save moneyi Terms cash with order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO. sprinqfieLd, ill. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, NICE THRIFTY PLANTS from thumb pots. 1899 KABDT SHSUIBS, TBEES, VXVES. EVSBOHEEVB and PEBEXrVTAXS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for plantiiig, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymooth, Mass. Mention the Review when you wrlif. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertlseitt. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. z. K. jEwrrr & co., sparta, wis. Mention the Review when you write. SMILAX. If shifted now will make fine stock for Summer planting. $1.50 per hundred. NATHAN SMITH &, SON. ADRIAN. MICH. Mention the Review when you write. INSURE *a*^rriEE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, Seo'y. ,«^ FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention The Review when yon write. . :^''^i^li^--«*.>«-!"-«-^ ■ ■: ■ , .«-l^>^A>Aijtofei.. ^.-^.A.i^^>^■=.■^.v..^..^I:J:--^.'..:i^r.i.■kwk.^^ MARCH 23. 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 433 :-<*^tr 100, mailed. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in.,24ror$1.50, mail- sX-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed; A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. OAK PARK NURSERIES. SUBFX.US Z.IST 8000 Carolina Poplar from 9 to 15 feet 2000 Maple— Norway " . 8 to 10 " 2000 '^ " " 10tol2 " 2000 Maple-Silver " 9 to 10 " 2000 '^ " " 10tol2 " 2000 " " " 12tol5 " 100 Dogwood— White " 4 to 5 " 1000 Arbor vitae— American... " 15 to 20 inches 2000 " " " 2to 3 feet 1000 " " " 3to 4 " 1000 " " " 4to 6 " 1000 Norway Spruce " 15 to 20 inches 500 " " " 8to 4 feet 600 " " " 4to 6 " Address M. F. TIGER. PATCHOGUE, L I., N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. formarly eallad MISS CLJIRII BARTON B"i!«Htel'J- MAID OF HONOR, Plants in 2Ji-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per ICO, $15.00; 50 at 100 rate. per 1000, $125.00; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., eisEimSt. Cincinnati, o. For sale al5o by E. a. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.. and F. R. PIERSON CO.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write.. 3000 CANNAS!! EXTRA STRONG BULBS, in the following varieties ; FLORENCE VAUGHAN MME. CROZY CHAS. HENDERSON QUEEN CHARLOTTE ELDORADO AUSTRIA ITALIA and BURBANK $2.60 per 100 or $20.00 per 1000. Cash. w. a.wettlin HORNELLSVILLE, N.Y. Mention The Review wnen you write. BRENDEL LETTER CO. FInrict I aftorc '" Purple. Pink and White. riUI lol UeUBlS l^ and 2-in., per 100, $1 .00 Use our Letters once and you will alwavs use them. We have had 20 years' experience in the let- ter business, and if you want to lead in design work get up-to-date letters in large or small quantities. S. C. BRKNDCL, Mfr., Waat Hawton, Pa. Mention The Review when yon write. m^T^m— Our Easter Offering •;: what avary Floriat (hould hava. Send $8 and we will send you 2000 No. 1 Hardy Cut Ferns ; 2000 Galax Leaves, all bronze or assort- ed, and 100 Leucothoe Sprays. Order early and be sure of this bargain. Our Laurel Festooning is un- excelled. Write for prices on all hardy supplies. CROWL FERN CO., 27 Beacon St., BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Runner^slrom Marie Louise Vfolets, which have borne 100 flowers per plant this last winter. From now until May 1st will sell good Rooted Cuttings at 15.00 per 1000. Come and see for yourselves, dear friends, and I will prove to vou that my stock is clean, free from disease and first r I AWPiT7riU *^'*^® '" ^"^^"^ respect. U. LATTNII/.Lni, Money refunded if not just RHINEBCCK, N. Y. as I say. Cash with order. Mention The Review when you writ*. iiiir1lfliinrt1>iin 1 iittr 1 >-^^" '^^^■^'^•^"-'■-^i^ ::^i„,:!h: ife---.^ ^.-"^^^luA^-i^. ..^■>' ..»■ ...c. "fiin" ir^iijf ^-- '^'■■^-- '^i-fitotrrftiiiir ''''^''^-'''■^■■^-^^■^- ^ t''.i.:.-ftl^<..:^^--A.'t:fc^.t.>aL:A»:iiLi.. 434 The Weekly Florists^ Review. MARCH 23, 18i)9. WOOD LICE OR SOW BUGS. These interesting little creatures are neither lice, bugs nor insects, but crus- taceans, and are closely related to the crabs, lobsters, etc. However, it is not our purpose to deal with them from a scientific standpoint, but only as vermin. What we want to know is how to get rid of them cheaply and effectually. We all know something about their habits, to our sorrow. They feed on various fungi or molds and therefore seek dark places where such abound. They like mushrooms, the younger and more tender the bet- ter, but do not object to green vegeta- tion, young pansies or verbenas, for instance, when just coming into the seed leaf. Th'2 mischief they do is in- calculable and many a seedsman is blamed for some fino and rare seeds not coming up when they have been eaten by these pests before they were fairly above ground. They will swarm over a seed bed at night and in the daytime be snugly stowed away in some safe hiding place in delightful anticipation of the next nightly raid on the seed bed. Make some thin narrow boxes of ^- inch stuff, or even thinner. Make them about two inches wide, inside meas- urement, and as long as convenient, say, six to twelve inches; leave one narrow side open for them to crawl in at. Before nailing on the top board mix up a paste of scalded wheaten bran with a small quantity of flour to give it consistency, add a little sugar and arsenic or paris green, put a little of the same all along the back of the box, taking care that it firmly adheres, as it is bad medicine to have lying around, lay the boxes about in places where the bugs congregate. Like all evildoers, they like darkness rather than light, so these boxes can be placed out of sight in the day and be doing good work, and at night ba put where the sow bugs are wont to as- semble. They will not stay in the boxes after taking their medicine, but will seek mother earth and be con- spicuous by their absence^ R. "THE Seeding and Preservation of Golf Links," is the title of a neat book- let issued by Messrs. J. ~M. Thorbum & Co., New York. It should prove of the greatest value to all Golf Clubs, being written by one who is evidently thoroughly familiar with the require- ments of golf as well as with all turf- forming grasses. Seventeen different grasses suitable for links are describ- ed and their adaptability for various situations carefully noted. In addition there are chapters on mixing grass seeds, sowing, weeds, fertilizers, etc. JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. — Joseph Molck has two houses of carnations which are in fine condition and that will yield an excellent crop for Easter. He wUl build two more houses for carnations this summer, each 16x150. I JADOO FIBRE ••§•• and JADOO UQUE The repeat orders that we are daily receiving from GROWERS, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN are very g^ratifyingf and most convincing^ as to the com- mercial value of our products* We want every GROWER and FLORIST to try JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID, and form his opinion as to their merits from hb own experience* Geraniums grown in JADOO FIBRE and soil were First Prize Winners at the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society's Exhibition in November, 1898* Gloxinias* -JADOO FIBRE will grow better Gloxinias than can be grown in any known compost. Onr new oatalosnies will 1>e sent on application. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 rairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid. > ALL PKUMIINCIN I seedsmen ana ueaiers sell Jadoc Mention The Review when you write. wwwwv^/yvwvww |uid. 5 The Royal Tottenham ^-r^T^r^J^ZL Nurseries, Ltd., DEDEMSVAART, nr Zwolle, NETHERLANDS. RARE AND NEW HARDY PERENNIALS. Per 100 Anemone Sylvestris, fl. pi., young plants in pots 19.00 Arnebia Echioides 10.00 Chrysanthemum max. filiforme 7.50 Convallaria maj., var. Fortin 1.25 Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis 11.00 Helenium Autumnale Superbum 6.00 Hemerocallis Aurantiaca Major (cultivated) 27.50 HeucheraAlba 7.00 Hens Sempervirens Little Gem 8.00 Incarvillea Delavayi 40.00 Olgae 5.00 u T o , .; PerlOO Nymphza Laydekeni purpurata $290.00 '* . " rosea ifto.OO Aurora, each, J7.50 " Robinsoniana, each, |S.00 Oreocome Candolli 20.00 Papaver Orient Silver Queen 10.00 Petasites Jap. Giganteus 20.00 Physalis Franchetti ' 225 Sagittaria Jap. fl. pi ;.' 2o!oO Spiraea Aruncus var. Kneiffi 87.60 Viola Odor, Princess of Wales i'oO GUNNEBA SC ABBA, leaves 6 to 7 ft. across, strong plants, $J5 to $20 per JOO. AliPINE RHODODENDRONS, strong pknts, $9.00 per JOO. Wholesale catalogue of Hardy Perennials, Conifers, Rare Aquatics, etc., may be had free on appli- cation. List of Narcissus in April. Mention The Review when you write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale 6rowers TREES and PUNTS In Full Assortment TRADE^CATALOGUEIFREE. Mention The Review when rou write. SPRINGFIELD, NEWJERSEY Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, asm/ m Meteors, La France and WOOtOnS and Kalsenn-now ready. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats ready now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write qsO. A. KUWL, Long Distance Phone 14. PBXZJr, ZIiA. Mention The Review when you wrlta. REDI RED! RED! STANDARD FLOWER POTS, lK-inch,perlOO..$ .25 2 " " .. .30 2% " " .. .35 3 " " .. .45 Well Burned and Porous. CASH WITH ORDER. 3^-inch, per 100...$ .00 4 " " ... .75 5 " " ... 1.20 6 " "... 2.00 HABBZBOV FOTTBBT, Karriaon, OUo. MtntloB The Review when yoo writ*. sS^-kiiii.r^?^"--'''''^"'^'^--'-^--''^''^'^'--^---^"-'^ "'-•'^-'^^^^ ) •^s^?r: MARCH 23. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 435 OUR TRADE LIST • MARCH, 1899. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 ARGYLE. fine dark pink $3.00 EVELINA, best paying white 3.00 EMPRESS, dark red 3.00 GOLD NUGGET, Yellow 4.00 PAINTED LADY 2.00 MARY WOOD, white 3.00 PSYCHE, variegated 2.0( FLORA HILL, white 1..W DAYBREAK, shell pink 1.50 C. A. DANA, light pink 1.50 TRIUM PH, the big pink 2.« 0 JUBILEE, scarlet 1.50 MAYOR PINGREE, big cream 1.50 ARMAZINDY, variegated l.-W VICTOR, pink 2.00 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 NEW YORK 4.00 MRS. IAS. DEAN 4.C0 MRS. FRANCES JOOST 3.50 Five cuttings at 100 rate. PLANTS— Strong, 2 1-4 inch. Per 100 NEW COLEUS BROWNII. a good bedder, $5.00 VELVET PLANT, a big seller 3.00 GERANIUM Mad.Salleroi 2.00 Ivy mixed 2.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem 2.00 SOUTHERN THYME 2.00 IRESINE. red and yellow for Canna border. 2.00 ABUTILON, choice mixed 2.00 SMILAX 1.00 from flats 50 HELIOTROPE, mixed 2.00 BEGONIA, choice mixed 2.00 Erfordii 2.00 " Sandersonii 2.00 Hybrida 2.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ERECTUM... 3.00 NEW YELLOW MARGUERITE 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our selection 2.00 Five plants at lUO rate. Spot Cash. NEW SEEDS. M oz. 1 oz Lettuce— Grand Rapids $ .05 $ .10 Raddish— Turnip and Lady Finger.. . .03 .10 Tomato — Dwarf Champion and Queen .05 .10 Beet— EarlyTurnip and Long D. Blood .05 .10 Watermelon— Sweet Heart 05 .10 Pumpkin— New England Pie 05 .10 Squash— Crookneck and Summer 05 .10 Cucumber— Long Green and Chicago. .05 .10 Spinach— English 05 .10 Cabbage— Early Wakefield, Flat.. ) Dutch, Stimps and Drumhead.. V .10 .20 Surehead and Red Pickling ) Cress 05 .10 Carrots — Danvers and Short Horn .. ) „■ ,« White Horse \ "^ -^^ Parsley OS .10 Okra 05 .10 Leeks and Kohl Rabi 05 .10 Sage— English 10 .20 Celery— White Plume and Pink Plume .10 .20 Parsnip— Hollow Crown 05 .10 Cucumber— English Forcing 25 .50 NEW FLOWER SEEDS. M oz. 1 oz. Pansies— Mitting's Giant Flowering, ) Yellow. White, Dark Purple, and \ $1.00 $4.00 Sky Blue S Mammoth Verbenas 1.00 4.00 Asters— Perfection, White, Pink .. > , «„ , nn Blue.and Mixed \ 1°° *"*' Feverfew— Golden Feather packet .10 Daisies— Double White and Pink " .10 Mignonette " .05 1.00 Sweet William. White " .05 1.00 Primula Obconica " .10 Primula— every variety you want " .10 No price list sent out this Spring. We only have for sale what is in this adv. MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, MentlMi The Review when you write. BERRY PLANTS at Reduced Wholesale Prices. Write at once for free list. A. B. KATKAMIER, Farmington, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Our Improved Cut Flower Box is the best folding box on the market* Being full telescope and with improved comer lock makes it firm and strong for shipping purposes. It is finished in white and neat in appear- ance. We print 500 .or over free of cliarge with one color ink. Proofs of printing and Cuts on application. Note Low Prices for this Improved and Superior Box. No. I « 2 « 3 4 5 6 7 L W D 7x5x3 Per 100 W D u u u 9 \2 15 18 12 J5 3 3 3 3 VA 3>i. I 30 No. 8 18 X 6 X 3>^ i 45 4t 9 2J X 6 X 3>^ t 60 *i 10 {8x8x4 I 90 *t n 21 X 8 X 4 2 10 it 12 24 X 8 X 4 2 00 U 13 28 X 8 X 4 2 50 H H 24 X 5 X 3>i Per KO .$2 70 to 30 60 90 00 75 ORDER YOUR EASTER SUPPLY NOW. Size and prices-on design boxes on application. EHis & PoHworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. Moon^s Trees Grow. 15,000 Oaks, 100,000 Maples, 3 to 8 ft., assorted varieties, finely rooted. 8 to 16 ft. Sugar, Norway, Syoamora and Silver Laavad, Straight and fine, special quotations. BEECH, Eurepaan and Purpla Laavad : BIRCN, Cut Laavad Waapina, Whita and Vallow; ELMS, ASH, LINDENS, HORSECHESTNUTS, MNQNOLmS and WILLOWS. In fact an immense stock of choice DECIDUOUS TREES. Send list of your wants for estimate, or call and see our stock. Trade Lists, also 40-page Descriptive Catalogues free on application. Only sixty miles from New York City. Only Thirty miles from Philadelphia. THE WM. H. MOON CO. .... MORRISVILLE, PA. Mention Florlat** Review when too write. Eetabliehed in 1846. THE GENEVA NURSERIES, ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS. Cut L. Birch, Norway and Schwedleri Maples, Elms, Walnuts, Horse Chestnuts, Lindens, Magnolias, Carolina and Golden Poplars, Evergreens, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Honeysuckles, Syniphoricarpus, Spiraea Thunbergi and Van Houtte, Wistarias, Syringas, Dahlias, Pseonies, FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS. W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y. Illustrated Catalogue fr^e. Correspondence solicited. Mention The Review when you write. ...EVERGREEN BARGAINS... I have just added 3,000,000 to my already immense stock by the pur- chase of the entire stock of the Elgin Nurseries. My patrons may share in the benefits. 2,000.000 Vorway Bprnoe, all sizes: over 1.000,000 of the beautiful Colorado Conifers; 2,000,000 Am. Arbor Titae; 300,- 000 transplanted KemlookB, superior quality; over 1,000,000 each of White and Bcotch Pine, in fact everything in the line of hardy ever- ■ greens; 60,000 extra fine Black Walnut, 2 to 3 ft. Write for Prices and Surplus List, otherwise you may receive only my Retail Catalogue. q, hILL, Evarcraan Spaaialiat, DUHDEK, ILL* Mention The Review when yoa write. >jiddmLlSiaillhiliiJiliiliak^i,.-.i-.>..t,-^.^-^.^-..-.z^,. .-^:;,^ril^:.k^rf.L...k^ ■,.■-,.■ .^ .>^^...-a,- ;^ <,v^.^:.^--..^^■..■...^agfc.^^a•J:.-^,A...d^.>.^-^^ 436 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MARCH 23, 1899. . A little pile of boxes and lids lying out flat with one made up. A SUBSTANTIAL^ ATTRACTIVE BOX AT A LOW PRICE Our Illustrated Catalogue for the asking. . "STAR" / /: ^ Gut riower THREE HIGNEST AWARDS FOR SUPERIORITY. GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN PREMIUMS GOOD ENOUGH TO USE. Cowards Sc Docker, MAPHUPAGTURER8, 16 and 18 N. 5th St. and 501 Commerce St. ...Philadelphia, I). S. A. j Mention The Review when you write. PITTSBURG. Notes. April 6th, 1899, was the date set for the club's reception. It has been sug- gested that in connection with this social function a flower show be held. A very effective grouping of azaleas, cinerarias and primulas can be seen at the Allegheny Park Conservatory. An interesting article "Botanical Beauty Spots of Jamaica," by Wm. Falconer, superintendent of Schenley Park, this city, appears in last Sun- day's Pittsburg Dispatch. T. P. LANGHANS. WASHING POTS. Dirty pots can be washed quickly and easily by those who heat by steam. Carry a half-inch steam jet to the bot- tom of a large tub, fill the tub with rows of pots in courses till the tub is full, fill with water till pots are cov- ered, then turn on the steam and keep on till pots are well boiled. After this drain off some of the water, replacing with cold water till comfortable for the hands, when by the use of a rough cloth the dirt can be washed oft by the first rub; I timed myself on 500 2-inch pots and cleaned them as good as new in 40 minutes. G. L. GRAHAM. Bradford, Pa. GLASS TRUST AGAIN. Another attempt is being made to put the window glass trust on its feet again. It is said that options have been secured on nearly all of the large plants and that a gigantic combine with a capital stock of 125,000,000 is to be formed and that it will be char- tered in New Jersey. It is predicted that within sixty days the trust will be in operation. If this materializes the price of glass will probably be given -another boost. Galax Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays ...FOR EASTER... Introduced by HARLAN P. KELSEY. Cheap stock, poorly packed and of very inferior grade is being offered by certain dealers and wholesalers. The finest stock of firm, bright leaves, highly colored and packed to keep is only offered by the introducer and by wholesalers who are supplied by him. Don't make the mistake of buying ordinary, poor stuff to carry you through Easter simply because it's cheap, and be disappointed thereby. -PBXCES- Galax Leaves $1.00 per thousand (Less than a case, $1.25 per 1000.) Leucothoe Sprays. $1.00 per hundred 8.00 " Packed in Original Cases as follows: Case A. 5,000 asstd. sizes and colors. Case C. 10,000 Double Case A. " B. 5,000 same as "A" with 200 Sprays. " L. 500 Leucothoe Sprays. Order by Mail or Wire. Address the introducer, HARLAN P. KELSEY, llOe Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Begonia Incarnata Gigantea $2.00 Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00 " Rex, 30 named varieties 4.00 Coleus, 50 varieties 1.00 " mixed $5.00 per 1,000. 60 " separate colors, 6.00 " 75 Ageratum, Geraniums, mixed 1.00 Geraniums, separate kinds 1.50 " bronze, lemon verbena 1.50 " silver leaf , rose scented 1.60 " Mme. Sallerii,Vinca var 1.25 HappvThought 8.00 Freakof Nature 8.00 Impatiens Sultana, assorted 2.00 Pelargoniums, assorted, named 4.00 POTTED PLANTS. Begonia Incarnata Gigantea 2}i-m. 4.00 " Rex, mixed " 4.00 Rex, 30 named varieties " 6.00 Cinerarias, best strains " 8.00 Asparagus Plumosa Sprengerii " 6.00 Impatiens Sultana " 8.00 Geraniums, Silver Leaf " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Vincas Var.. 2-inch, 3-inch, extra $2.00 to 4.00 ^^ Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities. Terms Cash or C. O. D. GREENE & UNDEBHIIiL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Mammoth Verbenas Reotad CuttinKs, 38 *ari«tias, 40,000 Now Ready. Oat in your orders if you want them quioli. mi good and healthy. 60c per 100 $4.00 per 1000 ; 5000 for $18.00. Salvia Splendens, 70c per 100. Lantanas, 4 varieties, $1.25 per 100. Ageratums, 3 varieties, 60c per 100. Coleus, 20 varieties, 70c per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Giant Alyssum, double and single, $1.00 per 100. Wandering Jew. 2 varieties, 80c per 100. Mums, 50 varieties, $1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per lOOO. All of abo^-in. pots 8.00 BEGONIAS, 8 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.C0 ACHILLEA, the Pearl, 2-in. pots 2.00 Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Cash, please , EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stanford, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. Hardy Perennials. . . jf Per 100 Clematis Davidiana, strong, 1 year $6.00 Eulalia Graciliima Univittata and Jap.- Variegata 4.00 Funkia Alba 4.00 Hemerocallis flava 4.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors,' per 1000. $40.00 5.00 Helianthus MultiflorusPlenus and Soliel d'Or 4.00 Hibiscus, Crimson Eye 5.00 Iris Germanica 2.50 Perennial Phlox, fine collection ..i 5.00 Pinks, strong clumps 5.00 Paeonies 8.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, per 1000, $30.00 4.00 Spirea Polmata Elegans 4.00 \ ucca Filamentosa, 2 years 8.00 All of the above are strong, fieUl-grown stock. VICK & HILL CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. PALMS All ARECA LUTESCENS 4-ln. pot, 5 •• 6 •' 6 " 12 3 Plants, 3 " 8 " 3 •• 3 Height. Per doz. 15 to 18 in. $ 3.00 20 to 22 in. 6.00 22 to 26 in. 9.00 28 to 30 in. 12.00 Home Grown, Strong and Healthy. All Measureoieots are fro« Top of Pot, and don't yon forget it. COCOS WEDDELIANA. Height. 6 to 8-in 1 " 8tol0-in. 1 1 Per 100 $25.00 50 00 75.00 100 00 60 to 72 ill., very bushy, ea., 10.00 A few busby specimens, I4-ln. pot, %-ft.bigb,ea., |2S JOS. HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. 2x3- in. pot, 1 Plant, 3 .. ■ Mention The Review 6 " 3 " KENTIA Leaves. S-in. pots, 4 to 5 4 " 5 to 6 5 •' 5 6 " 6 6 " 6 when you write. 15 In. 15tol8-in., 15 to 18-in., per 100, $10.00 15.00 " 40.00 ,50c.; doz. 6.0O , 50c.; doz. 6.00 BELMOREANA. Height. Per doz. Per lOO 10 to 12- in. $3.00 $ 25.00 15 to 18-in. 6.00 50.00 18to20-in. 12.00 100.00 18to20-in. 15 00 125.00 24tu30-ln. laoo 150.00 lahlia Camellideflora... .^warded by the American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel- liaflora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia Camelliseflora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and does not exceed two feet in pots or in field. The blooms are bold,, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2%-m. pots, 91.50 per doz.; 910.00 per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April 10th. Orders booked now and filled in ro- tation. Cash with order. itinaiiipiai ■ « b ,, wlm \m A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Review when you wrlt^. MOLE TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawns, parks, grar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Quaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fall. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by t1. W. t1ALrE«, RIDGEWOOD, IN. J. Mention The Review when you write. Early Orange Yellow Cosmos ^'KLONDYKE'' Orders for CROP 1899, now being entered at 91-00 per ounce. A.W.SMITH. AMERICUS, GA. Mention The Review when you write. iiiiiiiiiiiiM^ite mm ■ ■^■■^^i^-c:ii>aiii^a..^-^^,„^..^.,-^k'^ ,^.^^-.^^ J,..-. .^■ji.^:^-.-)^.-^^,.^.aL-^^'^-^u-^.f^ -, J>.»jSL. ■■-^»^^v. .■^■^..A^aMii^ ,yk»|| j.,. 438 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAP.CrC 23, 1899. GRAND RAPIDS. Business G>nditions. The unfavorable weather bids fair to make flowers very scarce for Easter, In fact they are scarce already. Many lilies will not be in until shortly after Easter. Roses will be in better shape while there will, of course, be plenty of bulbous stock. It has been the busiest Lent ever ex- perienced here and prices have held up well. Planjts have not been much of a factor, but will be heard from at Easter. Glass. The glass man at last reached Grand Rapids, but the results of the visit are disappointing. It appears that the tariff of about 40 per cent ad valorem on greenhouse glass is suflicient to protect the glass trust in any advance of price they may see fit to make, par- ticularly as there seems to be an in- ternational agreement for keeping up the price of glass as well. To make a long story short, American glass is as cheap and cheaper than Belgian, and better. Pittsburg glass is the strong- est American greenhouse glass, on ac- count of a peculiar grade of sand used in its manufacture. Dark glass is the strongest, as strength is often sacri- ficed for clearness; the clearer the glass, the more brittle. Glass laid with the belly up, as it is called, is strong- est in resisting hail storms, etc. When laid that way, liquid putty should be used. We feel a great deal better now that we know we are getting as good glass as there is to be had, and as cheap as it can be obtained elsewhere. Henry Smith immediately ordered a carload from our local dealer, others will follow. Various Items. The next club meeting will be held at the residence of James Schols on Leonard St., and promises to be a well attended meeting, as the subject of violets, in which so many are interest- ed, is to be the main topic of discus- sion. Eli Cross, foreman for Crabb & Hunter, is going into business for him- self at the North end of town. He will build a couple of violet houses. Crabb & Hunter are in search of a good man to take his place. GEO. F. CRABB. IF YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer it in an adv. in The Review. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning it W. HoBOKBN, N. J.. Feb. 18, iSq?. Mr. Theron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as any- body will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an ideal carnation support^, a thing I have been looking for for a long time. Wishmg you every success in the sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. Asmus. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THB MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Chrysanthemums.... New and Standard Varieties. ^ Our price list is teeming with new and good things. Send for it. . The stock we send out is a source of satisfaction to our customers and pride to otirselves. Don't wait too long; some varieties are already very scarce.....* H. WEBER & SONS, - Oakland, Md. Mention The Review when you write. GOOD CARNATIONS READY NOW!! Rooted Cuttinjjs WM. SCOTT, TIDAL WAVE, McGOWAN, $1.00 per 100. Flora Hill, white Daybreak, pin^ Jubilee, scarlet PIngree, yellow Firefly, scarlet Ivory, white Psyche, variegated Freedom, white $a per 100; 915perlO0O Mrs. Bradt, variegated White Cloud, white Mrs. Jas. Dean, pink John Young, white Mrs. Joost, pink Gold Nugget, yellow Evelina, white Argyle, carmine 95 per 100; S^OperlOOO G. H. Crane, scarlet MeJba, P^k Glacier, white Maceo, maroon Gov. Griggs, pink Dorothy Sweet, Gomez, cardinal America, scarlet flOperlOO; $75perlOOO red GEO. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS... ROOTED CUTTINGS. 0. H. Crana— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and continuous bloomer. Can. Maeao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Gan. Camaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer, long stiff stems. Glaoiar (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Jlmariea (Hill) Large soft scarlet. ■ alba (May and Craig) Light pink. Whita Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Gold NuKKOt, yellow. Now York, cense pink. Mrs. Jas. Daan, Mary Wood, white, light pink. Mrs. Goo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. Wa hava a FINE STOCK. t^~ Sand for our oomploto dasoriptiva Prioo List. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Review when yon write. Mention The Florists' Reylew when writing advertlMrs. ROOTED CUTTINGS of New and Standard ARNATIONS. Send for Price List. Ill lil ">" WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. cis!Ki55ram[CP;Niis Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanley White and California Violets and Gfiant Double .Alyssum. W. B. BHEX.MIKE, - AyOHDAI.E, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review when yon write. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Jubilee and Triumph, the best red and pink, rooted, strong and clean, $1.40 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 75 " Albertini and Delia Fox, very fine stock, rooted, strong and clean $1.50 per 100 not rooted, strong and clean 1.00 " Daybreak, Ivory and McGowan, rooted, extra strong $1.00 per 100 not rooted, extra strong 50 " CASH WITH ORDER. LE MARS GREENHOUSES. La Mars, la. Mention The Review when j^)ii write. t •^ x.^l^-^a)iSt^-..^^:^^iLSiiie'li -. > ^AJt^^^^^^'^.^i:'-:^. ■^...iiw^-fJ^.ui^^- -^ .ui.-^^..;^-::.!-^-:.'-^ ,iw^.V-.^>4^:A*^-:'.... ^ . MARCH 23, 18£9. The Weekly FIoHsb^ Review^ 439 <»^<»^'*^<«^i*^<*^<*^'fer»|)«*=a%<*^<*^<»^<»^.i*^.i«^<«^'*^^^<#^<«^<#^;#^^ Winner of Silver Cap as best New Rose — Chicagfo Chrysanthemum Show, Nov* t898 Also Certificate of Merit — New York and Toronto. The Florists' Rose, A Free Bloomer, Always an attractive aud selling eolor. No bull heads. John H. Dunlop, \ plant, 50c M plants, $4.00 100 plants, $25.00 250 plants, $50.00 500 plants, $75.00 1000 plants, $125.00 TORONTO, Canada. Herr's Carnations Tnree houses of California Novaitias from Joiin H. Siawars & Co. Iris Miller and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be i^ every grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy, and the four are very free bloomers from October 1st to end of season. There are four others, and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems and with perfect calyx. 12 each of the 8 sorts for $10.00, or aso for f 18.75 Uncle Walter is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave, and said by men who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. Price $5.00 per lOO, or 940.00 per l.OOO Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. J New Variegated ^ 71 |VI r\ I I tt i^ X/ Fancy CARNATION ^O TA 1 ^ \J KJ ^3 iV ■ The earliest, freest, largest and most productive variegated Gimation ever offered to the trade* One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT IT I $a per dozen. $10 per hundred. 975 per thousand. W. E. HALL, Qydc, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you .write. ROOTED CUniNOS- CARNATIONS. Well-Rooted and Healthy Stock. Flora Hill and Victor.. |1.75 per 100, $1.5.00 per 1000 Scott and McGowan... 1.00 " 7.50 " riNE SMILAX PLIIIITS. 2-inch pots $1.00 per 100, |».00 per lOOO 3-inch pots 1.50 " 12.50 " Cash with order. L. R. HANCOCK, Locit Box 691, Burlington, N. J. Mention the Review when you write. Flora Hill Has come to stay. cial White Carnation. A sterling commer- Everyone can gr It. Best returns are on this sort, cleaa stock, well rooted and full count on your orders. |2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 150,000 R. C. of other varieties to select from. Send for my price list and state your wants for an estimate. WM. MURPHY, station F, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations==?r.^, CITTINGS.... FINE STOCK. Daybreak, $1.50 per loo, $12.00 per looo Wm. Scott, J.OO " 7.50 Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO. 199 Crant llv*. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Step into my , • • a j r» ?oT±^.t^Lizzie McGowan you will see Carnation with blooms by thousand, measuring V^ to 3 inches on clean, healthy stock. Orders received at $8.00 per 100 flowers, long stems, for Easter. FINE ROOTED CUTTINGS from the same, only $5.00 per 1,000, cash. B. F. MUSCHERT, - - Penn Valley, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. c ARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for i4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washingrton, D. C. Mention The Review when you write. Carnation Cuttings! CLEAR. HEALTHY STOCK. Daybreak and Silver Spray, $1.00 per 100 or $8.00 per 1000. VIOLETS, rooted runners, 40c. per 100, $3.50 per 1000. SRHLRX, from flats, 50c. per 100. VIHCR MAJOR, nice 4-in.. $e.00 per 100. J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, ML Mention The Review when you write. ..■i.^.^*A^,>:.^^i^^..-j..i:..-...£i^^^3ii.^y..i^^^-^i.'i....-jil^-^^^ HO The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 23. 1899. \^RITB f^OR Q^TALPCUE . EVER.Y ^JTJoNINGER(0; HAWTHORNE Av(^0(76[ . MILWAUKEE. There Is considerable guess work being done as to the supply of Easter stock. The outlook for a good supply of cut flowers is fair, but good plants, especially Harrisiis, will be scarce. The weather has been cloudy and dark for the past two weeks which meant a vast difference in the lily supply to those who figured thousands on bright weather, but who are now counting by the hundred. . Roses and carnations will be in about sufllcient supply to go around, although prices may rule a notch high- er than last year. All other bulbous stock will be in good supply. Smilax is almost impossible to obtain and very little of it will be on the market. Potted tulips and daffodils, azaleas, spirea, hyacinths and cineraria plants will make up the main supply in East- «r plants. GEO. W. ■laf-^j^TiP' DENVER, COLO. The followlni; scores were made by the Denver Florists' Bowling Club on March 15: 1 2 8 Av. John Ferris 132 143 145 140 Oeo. Brenkert 153 155 204 171 Gilbert Scott 128 118 89 112 John Berry 174 198 160 178 J. N. Jakobsen 191 236 210 212 Cha«. Meyer 169 146 157 OusB Lang: 105 174 139 A. M. Lewis 160 207 183 Robt. Kurth 158 153 154 •Chas. Webb 141 139 135 Albert Mauff 194 194 BARING CROSS, ARK. The nursery business has been good this year. Prospects for spring busi- ness are very bright During the recent cold spell the only things which stood the weather all right were the Chinese arbor-vitaes. J. W. Vestal & Son report doing a good business, and Tipton & Hurst, of Little Rock, also find trade good. R: W. Herron, Little Rock, had most of his stock frozen. FLORISTS BOXES PS J.W.S[flflNMf(,.(» nOTON GiRDEK PLOW CANTON. THREE SHOVELS AND RAKE ATTACHMENT. WCIOHT, 20 POUNDS S3.7a KACM. CASH WITH ORDCR. PARLIN&ORENDORFFCO. liartCMt ud cMMt pcmaaratlf e«tak> blithMl Plow FMtorr li. inrrlem, - - - ILLINOIS. Greenhouse Material Off Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar BEST eitAOES. PCRFia WORKMANSmP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Jlr-lllli.ll t lir I>.C>ICV» WIIMII yUU WHLC. GEORGL RIPPERGER. Sheep Manure. I have now on hand a large quantity of Al Sheep rianure. Send for Price List and Sample. Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing. ?."c^o';y\°ie*nrh1t7 '*• L0N6 ISLAND Cll Mention The Review when you write. Hothouse Glass ALL SIZES Jl SPECIALTY. C. S. Weber & Co.. 4 Desbrosses Street, VEW TOBK. SAVE MONEY I! ■ OF ALl '■■ POTS by usingr the Cow Manure Pot. Cuttings stronger and health- ier. Young stock starts quick- er. No transplanting. Machine for 2 and 3-inch pots, $5. Di- rections with each machine. Cash with order H. ELTZHOLTZ. Far Rockaway, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. niTGMIMGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOI W\FIK BOlLfKS. PIIM S WD IIIIiM.S. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. ^ Jrtii'l-Wiiiii^-^^'i-i^--^---'^^— ■' -'■'■g^^^ MARCH 23, 1899. The Wcddy Florists^Review^ 441 main iiniiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiniiii iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiii iiiiiiBiiiiiBiiiiiniiiiniiiiiHiiii 1 iCIiicago House Wrecking Co.| I NEW AND SECOND-HAND MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS. I Piping I Hose I Boilers I i Radiators I Etc. I I I mK^^TMmsAm^mSS^^ I (ilass I Paint I I Roofing I Lumber \ Etc. I West 35th and Iron Streets, I I Write for Catalogue "A." - - CHICAGO. | hiMaiiaiiiaiiiH!BaBi!iiaiiiaiiaii!iBiiiaiiai!iB KROESCHELL BROS CO. GreenhousI Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS aa. f""^ GREENHOUSES. O STCAM AMD HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. GLfl88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator eULF CVPRCSS BARS, ETC. Manufactured C lacnbfi ib. ^MS Factory, Queens Borough . by W' JiBBK ft OURS, Office, 406 W. 13th St.,71. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, ETC., AT WHOLESALE Mention The R«Tiew when you write. .Y. SASH Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS, I 108 - U4 Xilberty Street, Columbus, O. Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention The Review when you write. GEO. TAYLOR & SON, MORRIS, ILL. Manufacturers of Cypress Greenhouses.... Want all Florists to write and find out the merits of their NEW SASH BAR. Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending^. Far better, qnloker and more effectiv* than the bellows. „, — Warmly com. mended by all who have tried It If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price $4.75 EDW. E. MoMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. HARRY BALSLEY.ELL. Those Red Pots StandaNf-Full Size tnd Wide Bottomt, Bulb rant and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Dotroit, Mieh. Mention The Review when you write. iirirriiiiiirMiiriii liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiriiiii i-f-*^- -■ ■^■^-^■^- .^/■■^.-..^■>.. w.v.-^^..ji';.i;>^.«--v.k^^.L-j:.^^ 442 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MAROU 23, 1899. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. 434 Ameiican Rose Co. .489 Ailing. E.G.... 423-425 Baker, W.l 424 Bailer, F. A.... .. •• •♦IS Bassetta Wash burn. 419-4ZW Beckert.'W.C... ..426 Benthey& Co... 418-431 BerninK.H. G «8 Blanc&Co «3 Brant, S.D.. 438 Brendel, S. C 438 Budlong.l. A. 418 Buckbee,H.W......417 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co ......426 Chicago Wrecking Co 441 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 418 Cottage Gardens • • •■ 428 Crabb& Hunter ...426 Crane Bros ^ CrowlFern Co ^ Curwen, G. F 423 Cut Flower Ex 424 Davis, J. W ....489 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 441 Dietsch, A. &CO....440 DlUon,j.L.. ....... .428 Domer.F. & Sons Co. Dfeer;H.'A."!.'.;'..!482 Dunlop, Jno 439 Edwards & Docker .436 Elliott, W.H 487 Ellis & Poll worth... 435-442 Ellison & Tesson. .. .418 Ellwanger & Barry ..426 Eltzhoftz, H ....436-440 Esler John G. Secy .442 F. & F. Nurseries.. .434 Felthousen, 1. E ....422 Gibbons, H.\V 442 Giblin& Co 441 Greene & Underbill. .436 Hagenburger. C 428 Hales. H.W 437 Hall, W. E 489 Hancock, L. R 439 Hancock, Geo. & Son 438 Harrison Pottery .... 434 Heacock, Jos 437 Herr. Alf)ert M 439 Hill. E.G. &Co 417 Hill,D 435 Hitchings&Co . 140 442 ill HoffmeisterFlo. Co.. 483 Humfeld, C 417 Hunt, E. H 418 Insall, R 426 Invalid Appliance Co. . . ..:.. 442 iackson,E. B 487 acobs, S. & Sons... 441 ewett, Z. K. &C0..482 Lalkamier. A. B....435 Ka8ting,W. F. 417-424h480 Keenan's Seed Store.419 Kelsey, H. P 436 Kellogg, Geo. M 418 Kennefl,]. F 422 Xennicott Bros. Co. — 420-421 Kraft Plant Tonic... 419 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 441 Kuehn.C.A 418 Kuhl. Geo. A 484 Lager & Hurrell ....430 Lawritzen, C 433 Le Mars Greenhouses • 438 Lincoln. C.P 428 Lockland Lumber Co 422 LongD.B 424 Longsdorf, C. L 419 Lord & Bumfaam Co 898 Lynch, W.E.... 418-433 Manning,;. W 419 McDonald Bros 441 McKeUar & Winter- son 427 McMorran,E.E.&Co 441 Miller, A. L 487 Miller, G. L 431 Minor, W.L 430 Model Plant Stake Co. 488 Moon.S.c! ■..'.■ !."■..*; 419 Moon, W H. &C0..486 Moninger, J. C. Co..440 M orris Floral Co 435 Morrison. A 442 Murphy, W 489 Murphy, R.H 423 Muschert.B. F 439 National Flo. Board of Trade 430 N. Y. Market Ass'n.419 Old Colony Nurseries 432 Parlin & Orendorfl Co 440 Pennock,' S. S'. '.'.'.'.'.'.'.m Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 426 Quaker City Machine Works 443 Randall, A. L 418 Rea Bros 422 Reed & Keller 442 Regan Pt'g House. ..448 Reid, Edw 424 Reinberg Bros 419 Rice,M.&Co 426 Ricksecker, Chas .. .428 Ripperger, Geo 440 Roney Bros 417 Rowehl & Granz....481 Rudolph, Max 418 Rupp, J. F 431 Savacool, A. K 428 Schmitz, F. W. 0...428 Schultheis. A 480 Scott.W 481 Sefton, J. W. Co 440 Shelmire, W. R 488 Siebrecbt & Son ....424 Smith, N. & Son 423-428-482 Smith, W. &T. C0..485 Smith, A. W 487 Soltau, C. &Co 489 South Side Floral Co. 482 Storrs & Harrison. . .431 Studer,N 428 Swayne, W 488 Taylor, Geo. & Son .441 Thorbum,J.M.&Co. 422 Tiger, M.F 433 Tottenham Nurseries 484 Ulbricht,'F."j' !'.'.;;; 1419 Vaughan, A. L 480 Vesey. W. J. Sec'y..482 Vick& Hill 437 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 422 Walz, John 428 Weber &Sons 438 Weber. C. S. &Co..440 Wettlin, W. A 433 Wietor Bros 428 Willis & Bonham...423 Wilmore, W. W ....430 Winter.S.B 418 Winterich, C 481 Wittbold, Geo 481 Wors, C. W 418 Young. John Welsh .424 Zeese&Co 440 IT WILL BE to your advantage to mention The Florists' Review every time you write ati advertiser. WHENEVER you need any rade supplies not offered In our advertising columns, write us about 1*. We will place you in communicjitlon with some one who can supply what you ■fBTlt. Red Flower Pots. OUR OWN MAKE. These pots do not turn ffreen and become slimy as white pots do. They being at all times clean, promote a healthy growth to your plants, and pre- vent spreading of disease and vermin. To introduce these red pots we will place them on the market at the follow- ing rates : Per SCO 91.7S a. 00 9.50 3.00 Per 1000 Per 500 4 inch S7.00 93.75 5 la.OO 6.50 6 " 18.00 9.50 ELLIS ft POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS (PATENTED) Made of Cypress Never Decay Never Fall Apart The Invalid Appliance Go. Sole Manufacturers (Successors to Home Battan Co.) 339-341 Clyboume Avenue W»nttoTi Th» H»vtew when jrou write. Chicago. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""-'*' •SKJSo.,. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED ESTIMATES FREE. Aicuiiuu I'ne Kevle'w wtaen yon write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St.. NEW YORK CITY. Manufacttifers of WIRE « DESIGNS and Dealers in HH«HHm.aORISTS' 88 SLPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST luCilDC OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, M«ntlon The Review when you wrlte^ ANGUS MORRISON, 375 lilnooln Avs. CEICAOO. Greeohoose PIPE and rll IIINIJO KSCMPTION. Mention Th* R»»»»w wh»n tou write. Always Mention the..-. Florlete* Review When Writing Advertisers; HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDERS hot Water Boilirs, I'iix's, liltiiu)> ■j fj- I'a'ai I ■ ^"^' \f()til.'tiiu) Vpp.irutti' jr C^T.'j fj- Ca'ai I Mention The Review when you write. ■j^fit/Aia, ■ ■.;t^>;..^.t^4^.w.. . J-^- ■ j-j.:t-i-, : i. >, ...;.. .iJ^jsiLi^UmiliUiiUtitilil^^ '^,9^>f^?fi , MARCH 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 443 MflDtloD Th« lUrtow wIi«b jroa writ*. Telephone q^ ...Harrison OD' Estimates Furnished on Application. Work Delivered when Ordered. Forms Called for and Delivered. The Regan Printing House Day and Night Pressrooms- 87-91 Plymouth Place CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. "*™^'*^^^''*'*^'^'''^**''^*'*^^^'-'"'^^ iM .{■'^■^!':t^''^--~-^^--^'^^-''-^-^^-'^'i~^-^'^"^^-^ iitfti'nn iki iiiiiiiBMi 444 The Weekly Florists' Review* MARCH 23, 1S99. HITCHINGS & CO. r.\ . ^ ESTABLISHED 1844. C J '■ I Horticuftural Architects and Builders AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF : Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. ...BUILDERS or... t IRON FRAME GREENHOISESk^ 9' / ) Rose Houses, Palm Houses and Conservatories Erected Complete with our Patent Iron Frame Construction. Structural Material Turnished Ready for Erection. Hot Water Boilers FOR Greenhouse Heating 6 Patterns... ...26 Sizes Our N«w SectioMi TdMlar Boiler. Our Well-known Corrugated Fire Box Boiler. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATUS. Hifhest Awards received at the World's Fair for Hortictsltural Architecture, Greenhouse Construction and Heating; Apparatus. HiTCHINGS & Co. Send 4 cente for Illustrated Catalogue. 233 MefCef Street, NeW YOfli City. Mention th« Review when you write. liliii \ii^iimi\-'Mfi!£\*Mmi\t-t-' ■■' •^■-■^-^■'■^-^■'^-—^ ^;.il■^:^U.k.^.:M^.^■t-,■ .■ Y-i- 446 The Weekly Florists^ Review* BIARCH 30, 1899. as. to size of flower, stem, etc. At Clrrlstinas their best flowers brought $2.00 a dozen at wholesale, the others going at $8.00 a hundred. Now the biest bring $10.00 a hundred and the others $6.00. The variety makes a small growth in the fleld and when benched the plants are placed some- what closer together than other sorts. The plants now bearing so freely were housed about the middle of August and stood still for three or four weeks, seeming as bard as a bone, but when they took hold Started off nicely. A f^w short stemmed flowers were cut in November, but no really good bldoms till December; there was a grand crop for Christmas and they h^ve produced freely since, the variety doing better with them this year than last. The flowers of Bradt are very full and they paust be fully developed to keep well; the greatest care is taken to cut each flower at the right state of ripeness and when so cut they are fine keepers. Bradt maintains its sportive character here; in addition to the red sport they have a pure white one and also a white with blush cen- ter. Their soil is a rather heavy clay. They consider White Cloud the best white carnation ever disseminated and will grow it largely. A house of this sort was a beautiful sight, the splendid blooms being carried erect on fine, strong stems and the plants producing with great freedom. But they will still retain Flora Hill, feeling that there is a place for both ,it and White Cloud. It is a grand flower and an early and continuous bloomer. The stem is all right up to January when it is apt to be too weak to carry the heavy flower. With them it blooms as freely as Daybreak and the best flowers are classed as fancy. The blooms are good keepers, too, and the store men like it on this account. McGowan was dropped some time since. They couldn't get a good plant in the fleld and the blooms of Hill were so superior they pushed it out of the market. Edith Foster is a white that will be dropped this year, White Cloud and Hill forcing it out. They have had some trouble with Hill from bacteriosis and stem rot, but think can partly overcome this through care- ful selection of wood for cuttings. They are convinced that the constitu- tion of any variety can be improved by this method. They feel it is unsafe to pass judgment on a variety from the flrst year's trial. The stock may be weak, and they must have grown plants propagated from their own selection of wood before coming to a decision. Last summer was very try- ing on all plants in the fleld and they have to bear this in mind in consider- ing results this winter. They have regretfully abandoned Evelina, which has been a fine bloom- er, but sadly lacking In constitution here. Alaska they still grow in limited quantity, but merely because they have a Tew benches that lack head room. In crimsons they still grow Sebec. It has been discarded by most growers on account of weak stem, but the -stem is all right here. The demand for crimson flowers is limited but seems to have increased somewhat of late years. They are trying both Maceo and Gomez, but have dropped Empress, which with them has burst badly, though the flower was large and the stem excellent. Mrs. Frances Joost will supplant Victor here. It is a better flower and does not. fade as Victor does. This is their second year's expe- rience with America and they are much pleased with it. The flower is large and the plants grow and bloom well. They began cutting flowers in November and it has produced contin- uously ever since. The flowers sell well and are classed with the fancies. _ They are much taken with Cerise. Queen, the color making the blOOifis good sellers. The fall crop flowers are short stemmed, as with Tidal Wave, but later the stems are all right. The variety does not make a very large plant in the field, but did better than Bradt in that respect this season. Hector has been a great money- maker with them and they will still grow it in reduced quantity. They have had benches of this where the buds were as thick as heads of wheat. They are looking for something bet- ter though and think they will find it in G. H. Crane, or America. Mars gives strong indications of se- curing a position at the head of the list of scarlets. It was with this vari- ety they won the Cottage Gardens cup at Philadelphia. Daybreak is still a great standby witn them and it does not show any weakness here. They will still grow Scott. It is yet the freest bloomer they have and there is always a certain trade that won't pay fancy prices and for which Scott fills the bill. They are discouraged with Triumph, a. fine carnation, but badly diseased here. They will try a few plants once more. They like Mrs. James Dean, but it is not very free and they find it has to brii^g a good price to be profitable, though a fine flower of beautiful color. Salmon Gem is a grand color, but it is the "star burster" during the win- ter months, fully 90 per cent of the floWers being split. They have dropped Jubilee. During the midwinter season the flowers were goojl, but after that there was too large a proportion of poor semi-double flowers. They have also dropped C. A. Dana on kccount of lack of size and sub- stance. Morello was very unsatisfac- tory here, being a poor bloomer and the I flowers bursting. Ii^ yellows Eldorado is "tetill their maip reliance. Though it bursts a good dea and is very rusty they feel they mujt have it in addition to Pingree. P ngree has been about 50 per cent better this year than last with them, but while it is a flne flower, with won- derful stem, and a great keeper, it ought to bring not less than $4.00 a hundred to be profitable. They think well of J. Whitcomb Ri- ley as a white variegated. It is a large flower with flne stem and the blooms flnd ready sale. They are still hunting for a means of keeping .their plants entirely clear of green fly without injuring the flow- ers or plants. The hardened veterans that come in with the plants from the field are difficult to kill even by severe and repeated fumigations, and they find that the plants are apt to be in- jured by fumigations severe enough to kill all the flies. And of course fumi- gation is out of the question as soon as flowers are opening, as the smell would render the blooms unsalable. Pingree is especially subject to green fly, and Bradt also to a less degree. Laying tobacco stems on the heating pipes is the most effective preventive they have used, but they flnd this keeps the heat down to a very appre- ciable degree, so they scatter the stems around under the benches and renew them three or four times during the season. In one house they are try- ing the experiment of painting the heating pipes every two weeks with the Rose Leaf extract of tobacco. While they apply water direct to the soil as a general rule they still water overhead occasionally and find this necessary to keep down insects. They give all their carnations a night tem- perature of 55 degrees. They use t-e Model carnation support largely, but also use a system of their own which consists of two or three tiers of wire stretched lengthwise of the beds be- tween the rows and string run cross- wise. But this has a disadvantage in that it is rather unhandy to weed the beds and stir the soil under the lower wires. Where there are side benches chicken netting is tacked to the bars to prevent the flowers being injured by laying over against the side glass. Some time ago they imported a num- ber of English varieties of carnations. There were some wonderful colors among them, but they proved value- less as winter bloomers. They have crossed them with American sorts, but have got nothing of any value as yet. Mignonette was formerly a profit- able crop with them and they still grow it, though in lessened quantity. Their best spikes are a foot long and 2% inches in diameter with another foot of stem. These extras bring $1.50 a dozen now and sold at $2.00 a dozen at Christmas, but in former years they went as high as $5.00 a dozen at Christmas. Ordinary spikes go now at 25 cents per dozen. The extras are packed as individual spikes, but the others are put up in bunches of a dozen spikes each. In addition to the lowering of prices the strain, which was a selection of their own, has de- teriorated of late years and they have been unable to bring it up to the former standard, though they have tried several experiments, including outdoor culture. Some of their mi- gnonette houses, from which they have fc^'j^^^.-^x.rt,-Jftff-|tliai-ffni-'^,'ftri'ii?*-.'i. ^■' - .-^^-t'- -^ -"-^'•^■■' ■^■V'il-liT' ^■* ' .-•. ..^. -•.. i ihW-a-n^iii-uiinTwi-idltiiiir t\m-i'm\nt^mimAaim(m'Mi limm ,&M taiuiuiniitliiiitittmitiaim.- iMM mm UAiitii i'i. y^- The Wcddy Florists* Review. 447 been cutting since last November, will now be cleared out and used for lilies. Of lilies they have a large lot in good shape for Easter. They are mainly longiflorum, of the Harrisii fully 35 per cent having been lost from disease. They are rather pessimistic as to the future of the chrysanthemum as a profitable crop, and believe that the only chance of profit is to grow some variety that others are not largely growing. There were some tre- mendous gluts of the usual market sorts in the New York markets last season. AN OIL HELD GREENHOUSE. The remarkably good picture of Mr. Geo. L. Graham's establishment is in- teresting not only for what it is horti- culturally, but to illustrate that where man subdues the wilderness and wealth follows, the florist quickly follows to cater to the most pure and refined ance were the timid elk and deer, sulky bear, snarling panther and wildcat, and many rodents, great and small. Perhaps the blinking eagle, perched on the dead branch of a lofty cherry, peered down and wondered wliy the rattlesnake should get excited. Mr. and Mrs. "Poor Lo" would be sure to make an occasional visit "whose un- tutored mind sees music in the trees and hears it in the wind." Such was the power of Ole Bull's music that its louder strains rippled the surface of the streams and silvery trout jumped from their rocky beds to catch a chord or perhaps a cord .with a hook at- tached. After years of toil Ole Bull found the title to his lands was a fraud, the colony was broken up and when his fortune was gone he had to be once again the wandering minstrel with a broken heart. All that is past, the lumberman came, the bark was used by the tanner and the boards to build our houses. coffers of many, and some in particu- lar. It's easy to be a jolly feller, but there is only one Rockefeller. Bradford is In what is known as th^ western field dhd was developed seve- ral years after the older fields of Oil City and adjoining territory, but for quantity of oil and continuous produc- tion it is by far the richest the world has yet discovered. Cities spring u^ where recently the panther crouched and from a backwoods lumber camji of 25 years ago Bradford came and in 1891 came Mr. Graham. In 1883 Mr. Graham landed in New York. After workipg .at several rose growing es- tablishments, the last at John N. May's, he moved to Bradford, leased a small piece of ground and built two small houses. Four years ago he pur- chased five acres, built his present es- tablishment and is in every way prosperous, and as his lordship stands on the veranda with his amiable wife and baby on his right, he is as happy An Oil Field Greenhouse Establishment. taste, the love of fiowers. Bradford is some seventy miles due south of Buf- falo as the crow files, but just inside the Pennsylvania state line in Mc- Kean county. Fifty years ago, perhaps, the site of Bradford was a dense pri- meval forest of hemlock that reared their feathery heads to the skies. The picture shows that the nearest thing now to tho skies is the homely but use- ful oil derrick. It must be fifty years ago that Ole Bull, after fiddling sub- limely to crowned and titled heads of Europe and to millions of common people of America (we hadn't any aristocracy then), retired to the wil- derness of western Pennsylvania, pur- chased an immense tract of land en- deavoring to form a colony of his coun- trymen. He cleared the forest, began farming, and was patriarch of his dan. At leisure hours he sat on a com- manding rock and fiddled forth heav- enly airs to his fiock. Perhaps some auditors who did not applaud but Btood listening at a respectful dis- Now a second growth of trees has ap- peared, a mixture of hardwood. How is this that where has stood for c^itu- ries a forest of pine or hem- lock when cleared off up springs a great variety of hard wooded trees. Of all dismal scenes to behold are the rocky sides of the Alleghany Mountains when cleared of their state- ly pines but a few years. Time mends all things, so somebody said, and in the neighborhood of Bradford the ruthless hand of the lumberman is mended, largely by nature and assist- ed by what is known as the "buck- wheat." Then later came the discov- ery or rather its use of petroleum on Oil Creek near Titusville. To the south and east for many miles lay a basin of this inflammable, greasy liquid which only needed the driller's tools to bring it to the surface, to enlighten this country and Europe, to make the hill farmer a bloated bondholder by the lease or sale of his barren land, to make and unmake thousands of men and to pour countless millions into the as a petroleum king. I visited Mr. Graham a few years ago and I then said and wrote that I never saw so great a number of good rose buds to the square foot as I saw at his place, and his knowledge does not end there. He is blessed with health, energy and integrity. Mr. Graham is very popu- lar with the community of his district and is a leader in several fraternal so- cieties. The picture shows that Mr. Graham's industry is not confined to the greenhouse business alone, but can plant you an orchard or ornament your lawn on demand. The trees in the background he calls butternut, but time tells me to write no more; I but- ter not W. S. NEW ROSE LADY DOROTHEA. We have received from Mr. John Dunlop, Toronto, Ont., a dozen blooms of his new rose Lady Dorothea, which were certainly very attractive. An en- graving from a photograph of a house of this new rose appeared in our last issue. ..^.'i.^.^~.« — M^L.j^ -s^:- ■;.....:-■ ^- -■:-:> 4.^ii-^^:^...!a^v..«>^.e>.--r.^i^/^-LLv^^> ..»-j..a:^^.--..^ ?■■-,■. — ■..-.^ '. .It •«:rH'v^v-'--- .- ■'.-,'11 •f,K-vyyr-f,^j'-. ■j-v;'' :. y-'- 448 The Weekly Florists^ Review. MARCH 30, 1899. COLOR AND FORM. As I understand the scale, as revised at Philadelphia, it is to judge only new varieties applying for a certificate of merit. All the improvement made in the carnation is the result of culture and cross- fertilization; so in a new variety we expect an improvement in the flower in some respect over exist- ing varieties. I would like to also add in general habits of the plant, but as such cannot be judged at the exhibi- tion table we cannot include them. Cross-fertilization augmented by the inconsistency of the maxim that like produces like, stamps every plant grown from seed ae a new variety. So whan found meritorious, we must first consider those parts where an im- provement is fixed, a gift of nature, that cannot be changed much by cul- tivation, as color, form and fragrance. Of these, color may be entirely new, form also to some extent, and even fragrance has been found changed. The other properties, such as size, stem, calyx and substance, are much subject to good culture and proper treatment. While high culture may have a tend- ency to dim a bright color, produce malformation and impair fragrance, all the other parts will certainly be improved by it, as they are deterio- rated by bad treatment and culture. When we look at flowers, not alone carnations, in a general way, we may wonder what makes a flower attract- ive, or what creates in us the love for flowers. It is the admiration of color, form and fragrance. Color first at- tracts our attention, next we examine the form, hold the flower to our nose, then look at the other necessary ad- juncts, and express our satisfaction, or regret, that such a beautiful flower is not presented in a more suitable style. If the real mission of a flower were its wonderful reproduction and the grow- ing of seed, we would have far more cause to admire the colorless blooming of our cereals; the tassels and silk of a cornstalk would certainly be more attractive. Nobody will deny that a suitable stem and a keeping substance will add to its beauty and usefulness, but we must flrst have the flower to be made useful. We may pick up a flower from the ground, broken off at the stem, but the regret it may cause is for the flower and not the stem. It is amusing to hear and read the dMferent opinions, as to the different qualities of a carnation. No scale could be made to suit everybody; no variety produced that will suit every- body; tastes differ. In my opinion col- or is most important. The construc- tion, the build of the carnation bloom, is for color effect. Offend the eye as regards color, and all the other attri- butes appear insigniflcant. A bad color may only be partially excused by fra- grance. A weak stem to an otherwise brilliant flower is deplorable, and it will probably be laid aside with re- gretful feelings. Will a bad colored flower on a strong stem receive the same consideration? It is simply thrown aside as worthless. And so in comparison with every other quality, color is considered flrst. Nature clothed the plant with a modest grassy garb, but gave the bloom the brilliancy of color, and this alone will sustain its well defined rank among Flora's chil- dren. An American Beauty rose nestled among the wealth of luxuriant foliage appears brilliant. Would the same color on a carnation have a similar effect? No, it would appear dull. Col- or, although given more recognition in the new scale, has not yet received its full consideration. It is not alone im- provement in the brilliancy and tone of existing colors, but also a possible extension in the range of shades, as well as entirely new colors, that de- serves consideration. In the scale for standard varieties, color has been given more prominence than it deserves; those qualities that depend on good culture should re- ceive more attention. When a Day- break can be grown to a size of four inches, as it has been claimed, or a grower can mount Bradt so it will stand like an American Beauty rose, these are cultural attainments which should be more recognized than in standard varieties. Would any marked change equal to an Improvement in color in these two or any other vari- ety— be recognized ? No, it would then be called a sport, and stamped as a new variety. Next comes form. Has the reader ever grown seedlings or seen a thou- sand selected seedlings growing and blooming side by side in one house? If he has, he will agree with me that there are different forms possible in new varieties, and these cannot be gained ^y good culture alone. No, they appear from Nature's workshop without much of our help. A good form in a new variety is a fine quality and though secondary to color, de- serves the same attention. There are as many forms in the carnation as in the rose and chrysanthemum, and it would be too much preference of one's own taste to call any one the best. The difference, as in other flowers, exists in the form and arrangement of the petals. Lily Dean, with its large round pet- als symmetrically arranged and slight- ly serrated, may be called the typical form; around it are grouped all the others, but by no means less attract- ive. What a difference is noticed when we put Lizzie McGowan or Flora Hill with their erratic petals beside Lily Dean or Mrs. Bradt, with its ra- diating petals harmonizing so beauti- fully with the stripes and full form; or the deeply serrated Bon Ton, nearly opposite to Daybreak and White Cloud. It would be difficult to de- scribe and classify all the different forms, and will only call attention to the various effects produced by the different varieties. Yov a boutonniere I would select one of the Lily Dean form, but for massing, the regular symmetrical, daisy-like flowers become monotonous, while some irregularity gives relief, as for instance Scott would do. Form will often harmonize with color, and is then all the more entitled to consideration, as for in- sitance the dark variety Maceo. The beautiful shading of that deep maroon would be lost in an over-full flower. I wish to call attention to a similar error in the scale adopted at Cincin- nati. In new varieties form receives 10, in standards 15 points. In stand- ard varietiee, where under a high cul- ture form may suffer, it receives more than is given to new varieties which, as shown on the exhibition table, is a fixed quality which nature alone gives. Fragrance next. FRED DORNER. SHIPPING FLOWERS. Packing flowers for market is one thing but packing flowers for the trade is another. After years of study and effort we still flnd the usual kick, and as a general rule the man that makes the kick has only himself to blame. Many in the trade seem to think that all they have to do is to send an order to Chicago, without regard to time of day, scarcity of stock or any other conditions, in order to get the best that grows at a price cheaper than it can be grown for. The buyer does not sufficiently post his commission man as to his wants, the style and grade of goods used in his store, and if on receipt of stock he would write the shipper, explaining what was wrong, he might prevent the same error in his next order. Here is a case in point. A man in Louisville writes: "When- ever I send you an order give me a good second; I can't get the price for firsts." A few days later he wires: "Send 100 roses, 100 carnations, best stock." After reading his letter, which did go into details, explaining why he couldn't get big prices for fancy stock, we sent him the best medium grade and billed him at about one cent more than he had been in the . *■'-'-•-"-■■'■•■*-■ - •«>k/.,At.l* . ■ lb" iMJ^rati'*-*''"'^- *" lil'*f iT 111 - U,>i..- ■ ^:^. .^ .■^^■■■^'ijw mha>£:^^^ .-^.^:^. ->-.!, yy,.^^.^ ^^ MARCH SO, 189.1. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 449 Vase of Golden Gate Roses. [The yard-stick in center shows length of stems.] habit of paying, and we tliouglit from what we had been sending this same buyer that he would consider such stock fancy. But he does not say a word; don't even make the usual kick. A few weeks passed, and noting he was sending no more orders we wrote for information, receiving a letter like this: "I wired you on such a date for 100 roses and 100 carnations, best stock, and I could not use the stuff you sent me as it was for a wedding and I had to have flowers with fine stiff stems. Besides you charged me one cent more." He forgets the in- structions sent us when he opened his account This could all have been avoided if he had used one or two words from the telegraph code. CHARLEY'S AUNT. A NEGLECTED BUT GOOD ROSE. In the fall of '92, having a small space on a rose bench empty and not enough of the usual forcing varie- ties of roses to fill the same, I told my foreman to fill the space with a lot of mixed rose plants that I had gotten from different sources. Among this lot there was one which made a remarkable growth and showed qualities as a very free bloomer, and produced good buds on long stems. Not knowing the rose and noticing its good qualities, I told my foreman to propagate all he pos- • sibly could from this plant and we would give it a better trial another season. And we were not disappointed in our first impression as to its good qualities as a forcing rose. We at first supposed we had a new rose, but later we found out that it was the Golden Gate. This rose fills a long felt want and it seems strange that so few have found out its good qualities, although we have had it with us since 1891, when it was introduced. Too much cannot be said in its favor. It is of American origin and it Is the largest tea rose grown; often as large as an American Beauty. This rose is the least susceptible to mildew and other diseases of tiny forcing rose I know. Any one v/bo can grow roses at all can grow the Gate. We are propagat- ing it largely, expecting to grow it more extensively next season. It is more prolific than the most of our forcing roses of today, and when well done it produces very long canes; we have had them five feet long, but 2 1-2 to 3 feet is an average length. The bud is of good shape, of the Niphetos form, in color a creamy white, with an exquisite shell-pink center. It Bomewhat resembles the Pres. Carnot, but is a much better producer, always in bloom, and the most lasting bud I know of. I am growing extensively Brides, Maids, Meteors, Perles and others, but this rose as a cut flower brought the highest price of all this . winter. And as a garden rose we find it hardy. It has stood our changeable winters here for the last four years and has proved itself to be a first-class rose for garden culture. I send a photo of a bouquet made from Gates of average length of stem and size of buds. LEWIS ULLRICH. Tiffin, Ohio. j SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. At the recent meeting of the execu- tive committee In Detroit, Harmonie Hall was selected as the location for the convention in August next. The upper hall, size 80x60, will be used for the audience room. It is well lighted on all sides, quiet and admirably adapted for the purpose. The lower hall, 60x70, one flight up, will be de- voted to the trade exhibition, which will be under the management of Mr. G. A. Rackham. On the street floor are bowling alleys and other conven- iences that will be appreciated. Subjects for discussion were select- ed as follows: Rose House Pests and How to Annihilate Them; Soils for Greenhouse Work; A Year's Advance- ment in Rose Culture and Hybridiza- tion; Hybridization of Carnations and Introduction of New Varieties; The Development of Public Patronage in the Flower Trade; The Influence of Public Parks. The evening of the first day will be devoted to a president's reception, as usual. The fourth day will be left open for the bowling, shooting and other recreative features. On the evening of the second day a steamer excursion on the river is planned. The committee voted to offer the gold, silver and bronze medals of the society for exhibits of new plants and fiowers, also a special bronze medal for an exhibit of geraniums in pots, varieties originated or introduced within the past two years. It was also voted that silver medals be of- fered through and under the manage- ment and supervision of a number of the auxiliary and regularly organized horticultural societies for new varie- ties of plants or flowers introduced during the current year, which shall .^i^ti.^^M.^uSLii^j.i.^^~ .■■..-- ■ ■■ ■ ...i-t-^.--:.-j».-..-'. .■ - . ■■._.... ,.^_..^ - ,.-■ _ ■"r^a,', , :i.-'. -^ •i^- -^'--^ ^- - >.i^^-' - ^.^ y .. ■ ,. . •■■■■. . :..: .u ,.. . c.:^.^ ■^! - ^ - ..^.v^' ■ .A, ,::-,.>.-.».:.-.-^A>-^,..^.i.M«£a^..^i»;,.^itJte. ■..■?.-;._,..^.i_.,,-;.-.... ...^......jg.^,. : . -■-..—..;.. .-. ,.>,^- :-^..i.t.-J— . C' v.- ■ MARCH 30, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 45 J ously sick with appendicitis but is now convalescing. James Wilson, formerly of Milwau- kee and recently employed here, has gone to Cincinnati to take a position with the Huntsman Floral Co. Kennicott Bros. Co. report large sales of rooted cuttings of the White Daybreak carnation. McKellar & Winterson are building a huge ice box 20x14x7 out under the sidewalk. It will largely increase their storage capacity and is about ready for use. They have also given the in- terior of their place a coat of paint and are in good shape for the Easter rush. Larry Kelly is cow with W, E. Lynch. Mr. Lynch has leased the en- tire floor and will spread out to some extent. Mr. ' S. W. Pike, St. Charles, 111., was a recent visitor. A consignment of 1,500 Brides and Maids and 200 Beauties received by E. C. Amling from the South Park Floral Co., of New Castle, Ind., last Tues- day evening, was of a uniform high grade that would be hard to beat. We never saw a better lot of stock. Many of the Maids had stems over 40 inches long and the foliage perfect. Most of the Beauties had five foot stems, strong enough to use for fish poles and with every leaf perfect, and a large fine bloom. The grower of this stock is to be warmly congratulated. Bowling. The last of the series of the 24 med- al games were played at the alleys last Friday evening with results as fol- lows: Ist. 2nd. ad. 4th. Av. G«o. Asmus 150 173 136 195 163 P. J. Hauswlrth....lU 163 170 133 144 B. F. Winterson.... 143 143 Jno. Degrnan 143 123 177 124 141 O. L,. Orant 115 164 126 150 136 A. Henderson 107 112 163 152 133 W. KreltUng 120 98 134 111 115 In the grand average for the series Geo. Asmus is an easy winner with an average of 153, J. S. Wilson standing second with an average of 140. The following is a tabulation of the re- sults, covering only those who played 16 or more games and were thus en- tilled to consideration. Fractions have been omitted for convenience' sake. Where scores have the same number of TUilta tlie one having the larger frac- tion is given precedence as to posi- tion: Total. Games. Ave. Geo. Asmus 3692 24 153 J. S. Wilson 2672 19 140 G. L. Grant 2140 16 133 P. J. Hauswlrth 2532 19 133 E. F. Winterson 2325 18 129 C. W. McKellar 2163 17 126 A. Henderson 3038 24 126 W. KreltUng 2275 20 113 POT HANGER. We present herewith an engraving of a wire pot hanger largely used at the greenhouses of H. A. Dreer, Riv- erton, N. J. It is remarkably simple, inexpensive and effective. It is made of No. 10 galvanized wire. The loop fits snugly over the rim of the pot and owing to the spring in the wire at the top the greater the weight the tighter the grip. At the same time the hanger can be removed with but a slight pull when grasped near to the pot. It can be readily and rapidly made by anyone handy with the nippers, and will last a long time. At Dreer's thousands of 4 and 5-inch pot ferns are suspended from the roofs of the fern houses. It not only econ- omizes room but the suspended plants make the best specimens, having light and air all around them and no danger of the ends of the fronds being dam- aged by lying on the benches, while no apparent injury is done the ferns below. Of course extra care is neces- sary in watering the suspended plants, which dry out more rapidly than those set on the bench. In most cases the pots are hung on a length of half-Inch pipe suspended from the rafters. This makes it pos- sible to place the plants just as far apart as desired and to spread them as needed. At first glance one doubts whether the hanger is safe, and is inclined to think that the grip will not be apt to hold much weight. In testing it for strength we found that the grip was about the strongest thing we had ever met Two strong men tried their hands at pulling the hanger and pot apart, but had to give it up. The point seems to be in the spring from the curve in the wire overhead, which makes the grip tighter as weight is added. It is a little wrinkle in m^ chanlcs that Is very effective in the case of this hanger. ST. LOUIS. The Market. There is a good deal of speculation as to Easter supply, and the main talk is on Harrisiis. Some of the best in- formed have visited most of the grow- ers and estimate the output will be less than 5,000, if such is the case plants will be very scarce and of course cut blooms likewise. The chances are the prices will go up to $3 per dozen early in the week; at pres- ent writing they are selling at $2. Things are very quiet just at pres- ent. Stock is decidedly more plentiful and although no actual glut still the supply in some varieties is more than can be disposed of to the regular trade. The street and store fakirs are buying quite heavily and clean out a lot of stuff not salable to the regular trade. Easter prices will take effect Wed- nesday and as expected, prices will be high. Beauties, fancy, long, price will be $4 to $6 per dozen with short stuff %1 to 3; select Meteors^ Maids and Brides $6 to $8; seconds $4 and $5. Perles and Woottons $4 to $6. Carna- tions have been very fine in quality of late with demand good. Price for fancy will advance to $5, common $2 and |3. Bulb stuff, plentiful, and from appearances will be in good supply for Easter. Good valley will bring $4 and |5; tulips, Narcissus, Dutch and Roman hyacinths |3 and |4; daffodils 12 to |3; Callas |12.50 and |15; Har- risii 12.50 and |3 per dozen. Smilax is very scarce, good strings selling as high as $3 per dozen; asparagus 50 cents per string; common ferns |2 per 1,000. Plant trade during the past week was pretty lively, especially on Satur- day, as the weather was mild. Sun- day we had 2 inches of snow and quite cold. If this continues the balance of the week it will have a bad effect on Easter plants. Notes. C. S. Ford, Jr., representing Her- mann & Co. and Siebrecht & Son, New York, and P. G. Craig with J. W. Seft- on, Chicago, were in town last week selling supplies. Mrs. M. Ayers the Grand avenue florist is poorer by $30 through cash- ing two |15 worthless checks for one Baron Greenbaum. He had a hearing last Wednesday and was given time to leave the city. He left for Chicago the same night. Mrs. Bissner 1523 Cass avenue, sold out her floral store to Grim & Gorley, who will continue the business. Neither party is familiar with the business. Mr. J. Costello has opened a flower store at 1103 Park avenue. Mr. Cos- tello has his undertaking and black- smith business on each side of the store; knows nothing of the fiorlst business. .-..—IM... -......»■ -. ..^..A. ,-,.. -'^' - ■a ■••ifii.. ^- viiti .Mill"- " ■•'"«■" • ■■j'tti'aaiMfiiaiir'i iirjuiViiii :.:^f>'»'^:.y^,;r:r'irn^i;' ," '^ 452 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MARCH 30, 1899. The West End florists are now hav- ing a taste of the fakir trade. One has opened a store on Grand Avenue. On the north side of him is George Wal- bart and on the south side of him is Mary Ostertag and Mrs. Ayers. Heartfelt sympathy was expressed by the cluh on hearing of the death of Chas. Longinottl at Philadelphia, whom we learned to know and like at Omaha last summer. Bowling. Owing to the snowstorm only seven members rolled Monday night. Scores were as follows: 1 2 3 4 6 To. Av. Beneke 131 152 116 225 136 760 152 Kuehn 158 1S3 121 165 128 725 145 Sanders 156 138 154 121 ... 669 142 Kunz 147 168 122 134 136 706 141 Flnlayson 117 139 140 137 136 668 135 Toun«r 112 116 150 137 675 128 Weber 106 145 103 133 U2 598 U9 The March series ended last Monday night. Seventeen games were rolled during the month. C. A. Kuehn wins Uie medal, with an average of 165 in 17 games. J. J. Beneke wins the lucky medal by making the highest single game of 225. Next Monday night the April series starts. All members are expected to attend as a prize will be offered for the best average during the month. The scores are as follows: No. a. Tot. Av. H.S. C. A. Kuehn 17 2810 166 211 Carl Beyer 4 606 161 164 J. J. Beneke 14 2010 144 225 C. C. Sanders 8 U16 139 178 D. Flnlayson 8 1078 136 156 J. W. Kunz 17 2244 132 170 F. C. Vl^-eber 14 1825 130 222 John Youngr 16 1868 124 153 F. J. Fillmore 4 464 116 142 R. F. Teason S 8U 104 110 J. J. B. BUFFALO. Easter Prospects. We are shivering in our overalls, not because it is cold, but the prospects are none too favorable; 8 below zero at Medicine Hat, N. W. T., this morning. Let that cold streak travel north of Lake Ontario we pray thee. Canadians can stand frigidity, but if it blows and freezes next Friday and Saturday we will dispose of our equity in our small estate, take ship for Porto Rico and raise healthy lilies. From the way business is starting this early in the week there is every prospect of a good sale of plants, and it is already evi- dent that every flowering plant will go. The articles that have appeared in the New York papers as well as the local papers about the famine in lilies, have prepared the mind of the prospec- tive buyer to believe that a dollar a bud would have to be put up. When they are told in reply to the frequent inquiry: "What's lilies going to be?" "Twenty-flve cents a bud, sir," they appear as if a great load was oft their mind, as if a friend had discharged their mortgage or their mother-in-law had passed peacefully away. Business Changes. There have been frequent rumors of changes in store locations of late, but most of them have decided to renew their leases, and the only Important move will be that of S. A. Anderson, who at present is flnely located, but an exorbitant and absurd raise in rent will be the cause of his coming higher up Main street, in fact, within two doors of Wm. Scott, near Rebstock, and close to Thrall. This now fine block used to be known as Bicycle Row, but since the advent in the block of the most aristocratic dry goods store, bicycles have sought cheaper rent, and now it will be known as Florist Row. Row, brother, row; the time flies fast. The profits are small and you can't live fast. Miss Katie Beyer, many years with Joseph H. Rebstock, is now leading lady for W. A. Anderson, and from what I hear, both employer and employe are mu- tually pleased. Handsome Window Display. We have had quite a fine carnation show in town last week, and it was in the handsome window of W. J. Pal- mer & Son. In the two or three days of their first appearance thousands stopped to gaze at their varied beauty. The whole window 'was devoted to carnations and not crowded, each handsome vase showing off in its in- dividual character. In the center of course there were two dozen Mrs. Lawson, with the mythical price at- tached. The sample of this Massachu- setts masher was not a whit better than those exhibited farther up the street the week before and to which I made some allusion in a previous let- ter. As Mr. Palmer, Sr., and your cor- respondent were discussing the merits of the several varieties, it was amusing to hear the remarks of some of the by-standers. "Gosh, Palmer must be well fixed to give $30,000 for those [Continued page 454.] WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glau. New. In city. Ought to net Kood nuui at least I3.00 per day. Must buv stock, about ispo.00. Reason tor sellingr, failing health. Address ''Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, lU. FOR SALE — Retail store, with greenhouse attached; excellent opportunity for good up-to-date man; rea- son for selling, ill health. Address Western, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— A good Ai market gardener, well up in celery growing. State lowest wages expected with board. Address Gardener, care of Flerists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman, by a firs- class grower of roses and cut flowers ; good propat gator and general plantsman. Open for engagement to suit employer. Smgle. Best of references. Address Foreman, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-Bya first class grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general stock; capable of taking charge ; employed at present but has good reason for desiring to make a change : best of refer- ences; age 2Q, single. Address 15, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a married man, age 38, as gardener in a private place ; can grow grapes under glass, and roses, carnations and mums, fruits and vegetables; in a place where 3 or 4 greenhouses are kept; life experience in the old country; good refer- ences; sober and industrious. Address J. S., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED— By a good all around florist ; grower of roses a specialty ; carnations and general stock; good propagator ; 23 years' experience; single; best of references. Address R. S., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- Assistant Gardener, young man, 18 years, wishes position on private es- tate, with opportunity to advance, three years experi- ence in large commercial place ; excellent references. Address Ambitious, 21 Ege Ave., Jersey City, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— A first class florist and decorator, at present employed by one of the most progressive and up to date florists in the country, wishes to make a change. Full particulars maybe had by ad- dressing G. W., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-A young man, 21 years of age and single, desires employment in or near Phila- delphia, in greenhouses or cut flower store ; 7 years' ex- perience as assistant in ^eenhouse and cut flower store. A full statement given in what he is most experienced and what he is capable of doin^, very best of reference. Address H. C. H., care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE — A fine farm with improvements; also nursery with well established trade, located in the Chattanooga Fruit Belt. Address E. F. Wetmore, Ogden, Tenn. A good chance fox the riffht A BARGAIN] _^ ^ KOldll rlOfdl OlOrG ness streets for sale at a bargain. Don't write unless you mean business. ynt. T. KASTIVO, 496 Washincrton St. Bir77AXiO, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. WANTED. A working foreman. Must be a good cut flower grower, particularly of Roses, Carnations and Mums. CRABB &, HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich. Bl IdMFQQ ^ ^^^^ opportunity is^ UOIIlLoO open to a hustling OPPORTUNITY. '"»"fs?fe capital tO' get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE. On account of poor health I want to retire- from the greenhouse business, and now offer my OreenhouBe Eatablishiuent for aale, which is one of the best paying and one of the best ar- ranged greenhouse plants that can be found any- where in a city of lU.lOO people. No opposition and only 20 miles from St. Louis, where you can realize a better and bigger profit on the price I ask than you possibly can make anywhere else with less labor and expense. Write for full description if you mean busi- ness. Address MISSOURI, care of Florists' Review. ^1 r*|kJ A TIC Large flowering, either home-grown plants, 10 leading sorts, f2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per 100. Downing Gooseberry, 2.5,000 1 and 2 yr., very low. H. P. Roses, leading kinds..|1.50doz., |10 per 100' Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine ? < /vt n o >> plants J *•**' ° Pxonies, best market sorts.. 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 8-inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111^ Mention The Review when you write. --^to^ui:Ak-.L.-. ..-^ j'^ ■■, ■ _■ o. .. 1,1 ■.^■. '-Vn- ].i, ■-...■■,..-..- ■--■■».<>. ._ U.,-.,-..M..:, ...... .IJ-- \ '■':'':"■■■ •■'■:^^--^>'-'^:':;y:--^- ' MARCH 30. ]899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 453 K G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS in fine stock and large quantity. Lady Fltzwygram. Js'lSoVer'ly""" Mme. Bergman, Glory Pacific, Geo. S. Kalb, aii at $2.50 per 100. MIIp I iiri» Faiir» grand new White of miie. LUCie raure, • Bonnaffon " type, $12.00 per 100. DrklK/ D/\co White Glory of the Pacific, rOliy KOSC, jaj.oo per 100. CARNATONS. Grand Amopira for April delivery, per- Cuttings of «lliCI t^'i, feet stock, $10 per luO. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Daybreak, Victor, at $1.50 per 100. Finest Strain of CYCLAMEN in .'\merica, in separate colors, 2in. pots, clean and unchecked, ready in April, |4 per 100. New Roses, ^rsS'j'A.z?" ' $15 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, White Bougere, Muriel Graham, C. Soupert, Marie Guillot, Pink Soupert, White La France, Mosella, Fine stock, in large quantity, $2.50 per 100. 12 finest New Geraniums ?ir*$3.oa^' 5 New Bruants for 75 cents. Extra well grown stock of Aspara jUS PlumOSUS, $5 per 100 ; Spren«(erli, $5 per 100 E.G. HILL & CO. Mention The Review wben you write. Qalms Ferns and The Larsest Stock of Plants in the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted when we have anything special to offer. GEO. WineOLD, N. h\1Z St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write- H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S*«d Farms. Forest City Cr««nhous«s. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. 5peclal Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when you wr1t». The Cottage (iardeos, '■ *J!:.";ir. QIEENS, L. I. WnObE8Al*^u ^vn^e. Always mention the Florists* Review when writir** '"^vertiscrs. '.•-•*•-•-♦.•.♦.♦*•. •*•••*' ' • ♦*• •*•-.♦_♦»•-.* »«**««*«**«*4 > • •.* * • • < ► •••••♦•• ♦ • • • • ♦ • ♦ 4 > • a a^* • I ^•••••••4 » • • • • • 4 .♦.♦•• .v.* .♦♦••• » • • .V.' • • • • • • .V. » • • ,•.♦.♦ .v.* :♦:•:• a • • '.W •.V. • • a .♦.♦.• v.* •-.♦.♦ .:< •:♦:• • • ■.♦. a a « a a ■ • • • a a I • * • •:♦:•: • a a <. » • • Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. Write for Circulars or Estimates. •.v. •.V. • • * •.v. • * • tji, t • • • • -■*-*aaaai---- > a a •• I a a a < J • • * • • >^ . ♦.•.V.'.V.Vi * • • > • 9 • • * • • I I • a a • <■ - - • • • • * '.V.V.V.V '.V.V.V.V •♦•.•. V.V.Vc >*^* *,* a a • • • • • • - ■>••••• ea The New York Market Florist Association A. D. ROSE, SECY. Market open for business March 18, at CLINTON MARKET, Cor. of CANAL AND SPRING STS., NEW YORK QTY. General line of SPRING B&DDIING STOCK EASTER PUAINTS and Mention the Review when you write. pELTHOUSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats ancl in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $.')0.00 per l.OX). Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FE&TSOUSSn', Bchenectady, N. T. Mention The Review when you write. Qardy Plants. Per 100. 1000. Hslianthus glKantsus $3.00 $20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Hsianium aut. supsrbum 3.00 20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Boitonia Latisquamaa 3.00 20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 I 6.00 Varoniea Clumps 250 at 1000 rate >D1 subsassiils Cjr Send for list 50.00 REA BROTHERS, - Norwood, Mass. Mention The Review when yt)u write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linvllle. Mitchell Co. N. C Mention The Revlev when 70U write. BABY PRIMROSE. ed ; $4 per 100, express. $7 per 100, express. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. poti carry 50 to 100 sprays 01 rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at fa per 100; grows finely ui cool house ; perpetual bloomer, is for $1.50, $10 per 100, expreaa prepaid. New FrasrantSlOOO CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fira- grance of violets and Rhes, SI and $2 per la, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparaaus SpreitQari. 2-in., 24 for $1.50, mail- sX-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed; A. BUNC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. ROSES 50,000 Dormant. OWN ROOTS, III FIELD GROWN. IN COLD STORAGE, CHICAGO. Leading varieties Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cut back to 24 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches, $75.00 per 1000. Hardy Climbers and Mme. Plan- tier, $35.00 per 1000. Marechal Neil, $75.00 per 1000. Yellow Rambler, $50.00 per 1000. Some varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. List oi varieties upon application. Address — W. F. HEIKES, IMANAGCR, 1308-1310 Unity Building, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Review when you writa. ^.-"- '^--1 WMTi l\ iH " ^■'■■■"■■■■■'-'■■^^■'•■•■'■^ ■ ^ItftunltAA'i'Ai' ' I niiiriiil iiliifrMl^i.i'ili ri'i i.ni<'inW'iiM"tiiin I'lmiiif iitririWiHikrifiil ■■■■_■■'■ ■■■;,.■ ^-J^.r; 454 The Weekly Fbrists' Review^ MARCH 30, 1899. flowers." "Well, I don't believe it," and several more remarks more point- ed than poetical. Then there were grand vases of Mrs. Bradt and magnifi- cent home-grown vases of Daybreak, Meteor, Triumph, Flora Hill, a pink sport of Daybreak, Mrs. Joost and Ar- mazindy, but what took the cake was a vase of The Marquis. It not only took the first place in the eye of the florist, but every one who spoke of 4t said, "That's my flower." It is cer- tainly a beauty in every respect and if it is the bearer, which reliable testi- mony says it is, then Mr. Marquisee has a little fortune ahead. Mr. M. de- serves success with his wonderful pink for the handsome way he has named It. True, everybody can't abbreviate their name and leave the remnant a title of nobility, "a marquis, duke or a that." But its a grand example to set. How noble it sounds compared with "Mrs. Mary Ann Snooks,"or the "Hon'l Hickory Abner Hotstuff," etc. Liberty Is ten times a better name for a rose than Admiral Dewey, great as the man and his namesake, the rose, may be. And now goodbye. I hope you will all be blessed for a week at least with a cool and placid mind, that your temperature will remain at the normal 98 and your atmospheric surroundings will be about 65. W. S. BERMUDA FLOWERS. The Bermuda growers have evident- ly not given up their practice of burn- ing the candle at both ends. We have come into possession of a circular is- sued by Vandegrift & Co., custom house brokers, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, in which orders are so- licited for boxes of Bermuda grown lily buds for EJaater, each box to con- tain "five dozen choice buds." Prices quoted include delivery and range from |3 a box delivered in New York City up to 15.80 delivered in the state of Washington. March 29 is given as the "last day orders for the growers at Bermuda can be received to insure de- livery before Easter." As these flowers are nearly always too far gone when received to be of any use probably no harm is done the trade, but the anxiety of the Bermuda grower to pick up a few extra dollars, even at the risk of destroying what is left of his bulb trade, is worthy of note. The candle has been so well burned already that there is not much left to burn, but the remains are blaz- ing right merrily. A. L VAUGH^N, le-ai Randolph Street. - - CKZCAOO. Western Axent for HAQEriANN & HEYER, of Philadelphia. ^ Bulbs and Azaleas ^ Parties will do well to write for prices at once. Mention the Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. 600(000 feeV OF GLASS. No charge • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Easter Price List. AMSBICAV BSAUTT Extra long stem . . per doz 24-inch stem 20 " 15 " 12 " " 8 STEOK $5.00 to $6.00 8.50 to 4.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 1.60 1.00 per 100, 6.00 to $8.00 BBZDBSKAXD BBZDB FBBX^B CABBATZOVS " fancy Boman Hyacinths.., Valley Daffodils Quotations subject to change without notice All other stock at lowest market prices. H«ntlon The ReYlew when yon write. per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 8.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 4.00 5.50 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 ft.do 4.00 5.0O 4.00 100,000 VERBENAS, ?• THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PUNTS, $2.60 per 100; t20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10.000 Bo Bnst or Mildew. Packed Iilgrht and Satisfaction Guaranteed. We are the Largest Qrowere of Verbenas in the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for Circnlar. J. L». DlbLvON, BlOOmeburg, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. DAhlblAS My prize winners earned off the hisrhest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogfue before ordenng elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, •• « "•" 78. College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decoratiie Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Full and con- Line of Other Flowering Plants vince yourself. Price List on Application. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 .'Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " '• 5 •' 18.00 200 " '■ " 7 " 25.00 800 " " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KaStIng, 496 Washington St. BuffaiO, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2^970 No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 30,500 " " " November ...86,500 " December... 39,000 January 23,595 ' " February ....88,500 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record? And for these I received from $2.50 to |1.00 per 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet; the way things look now, 1 shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new book on Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a very free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1,000.. 990.00 Per 100 910.00 per 600... 4B.OO Per dozen... 1.60 Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5,000. Address Wl llllinD B88 Belmont St., I Li ffllilUnf BBOCKTOXr, MASS. Mention the Review when you write. fflRCHIDS.... rll- Laelia Anceps, L Anceps Alba, and L Autumnalis. Hurrell,P:;:rie'r,":.'! Summit, N.J. Mention The Review when you write. Lager & iJi^^.i.^.,-^i::...:.^:,^'^^.V J^^^.- . ...^^ .._.\^^^.\.. ■ ■ . --- n |f;|gi |,,|- ■«*iiria^Jiituaikiiid;aM>^t^^&datfDAa*uaiita.- fi,"- ;..".^ MARCH 30, 1309. . -^■. -_..'-:^.v;a^...;.'~ .^' u-. ... ■- jl,- a i||aij[|-niivif^||]|iittfii'irli||iiay^i^ ' yvr^i^ ^-.--VT'.. i-; V ->• '"■:>, ,!■;, ;'-% '^ 456 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* ■'m:-'^-'^- MAKCH 80. 1899. |-»4MM t t+-f-f+-f-f-H^iitm tiy E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers I Hunt's riowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. | Mention the Review when you write. GRAND RAPIDS. The weather continues cold and there is still 4 Inches of snow. Most of the florists will miss Easter on lilies, Crabb & Hunter being the only one having a large crop in full. Car- nations are remarkably scarce, roses will be plentiful, bulb stock sufficient to meet the demands. Violets are start- ing on their down-hill journey, al- though they are still plentiful. Potted plants are plentiful, and the hope is they may be sold out close. Church decorations promise to be quite elab- orate this year and the prospects of a good Easter fine, all but the weather. Club Meeting. The Florists' Club held a meeting March 21st at the residence of James Schols. It was a 15th wedding anni- versary and to commemorate the no- table occasion a rocking chair and water set were presented the happy pair. After partaking of a banquet a meeting was held. A paper on roses was read by Henry Van Velde, and thoroughly discussed. He advocates May planting, uses as a mulch a mix- ture of wood ashes, bone meal and sheep manure thoroughly stirred in, and applies no liquid. Next meeting will be on Easter flowers. G. F. C. SEND IN your vote on the awards In our prize competition now. The ballot will close April 8. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St CINCINNATI. 0. ConsigrnmentA Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II Wert 12th Street, Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. MentlMi Tbe Review when you write. S. B. WINTER, Telephone Main 4580. 21 Randolph Stfect, CHICAGO. COMMISSION HANDLER OF High Grade Cut Flowers GROWERS OF GOOD STOCK.... Can Secure the Best and Quickest Returns by Consigning to us. EASTER PRICE LIST.^Subject to Change without Notice. ROSES American Beauties, long per doz., $5.00— $8.00 medium " 2.00— 4.00 short... " 1.00- 1.50 Meteors, Maids per 100, 6.00— 8.00 Brides " 6.00— 8.00 Perles " 4.00- 6.00 Roses, seconds, average " 5.00 — CABHATZONS Per 100 Fancy varieties $5.00 — Ordinary varieties, extra quality 4.00 — Mention The Review when you write. mSCEIi&AVEOUS Freesia per 100, $2.00— Callas ... per doz., 2.00— Harrisii per 100, 15.00— Romans " 3.00— Narcissus " 3.00— Daffodils " 3.00— Tulips ' 3.00— 5.00 Valley.... " 4.00- 5.00 Violets..; " .75— 1.00 Bassett& Washburn 88 WalMsIl Am., CHKACO, U. *'"*^'i!2K:j: CUT FLOWERS 'Creenliouses at Hintdale. III. Mention The Review wboi yon write. 10-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. cm CAGO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A.L Telephone 1496 4 WasUngton St., Chloago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your ordera. Maatloo The Rerlew when jroa wrlta. m ANDALL Wholesale Florist WHOLESALE GROWER Of ROSES. DEALER IN CtT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Review when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY & CO., Wholesale and Gommleelon FLORISTS, 41 Bandolph Street, CHXCAOO. ^ Consigrnments solicited. MenttoB Floriata' Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Flora] Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flortete' Review when you write. H. 6. BERNING, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLCSJILE FLORIST, J322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review wh»B yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street, ST. XkOITIS, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention TTic Review when yon write. C. W. WORS, 8740 Olive Street, - - ST. J^OUXS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES. and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwest. Mention The Review when yoo write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Growers of C[JT FLOWERS »< Wholesale. Regular shippingr orders eiven special attention. We have ttie largest plant west of ChicaKO. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses: Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention ThA Revls-w when you write. Always Mention the.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers I :i.ii.,.t. ,. :^;^ '_ :.>^^Ji.„V'.J^^.; ..iK^ML^.^. 1^.'.\ ...^-Wl.iJt.. "■-■ MARCH 31, iyj9. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 457 KENNIOm BROS, CO. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 42^44 Randolph St., Chicago, III. Long Distance Telephone Central 466. ®tore Open Until 6:30 P. M. weeii Daye. Until Noon Sundays and Moiidaye. Carnation White Daybreak This is the fine white sport of Daybreak that originated with Mr. P. M. Broadbeck. We have sold the flowers for several years and know it to be a good thing, and a money-mak- ing sort for the grower. Mr. Broadbeck is now prepared to disseminate it. Orders may be sent to us or direct to Mr. P. M. Broadbeck, CuUom and Clark Sts., Ravenswood, Chicago. Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 100. EASTER PRICE LIST. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. We always ship extra select or high grade goods unless otherwise ordered. p. AND D. AT COST. BEAUTIES $J.0O to $2.00 per doz. Fancy, fair length 3.00 to 4.00 " " long 5.00 to 7.00 " pcb loo METEORS, select $ 8.00 to $10.00 MAIDS and BRIDES, select 8.00 to J0.0O METEORS- MAIDS, BRIDES, good average 6.00 to 8.00 ROSES (our selection), seconds 5.00 PERLES 5.00 to CARNATIONS, select 3.00 to " good average 2.00 to white 3.00 to VIOLETS 75 to VALLEY 4.00 to TULIPS, doable 3.00 to light pink, Klehm's Novelty 4.00 to single 3.00 DAFFODILS 2.00 to NARCISSUS 3.00 to FREESIA, ETC, ETC CALLAS J2.50 to HARRISn 12.50 to MARGUERITES, white 60 to SMILAX, scarce 15.00 to ADIANTUM J.OO ASPARAGUS per string, $0.50 to $0.65 COMMON FERNS, per JOOO, $2.00 25 GALAX " J.50 .20 7.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 )5.00 15.00 .75 20.00 Special Offer. 200 Norway Spruce, 3 to 4 ft 6 cents each aOO '• 3J^to3ft 5 200 American Arborvitae, 3 to 4 ft. B " 800 " " 2% to 3 ft. 5 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft 9 400 " 2Mto8ft 7 400 " 2 to3ft 5 800 Sugar Maple, 10 to 12 ft 10 200 " 9 to 10 ft 9 50 American Linden. 10 to 12 ft 8 2000 Norway Maple, 4 to 6 ft $15.00 per 1000 3000 " 3 to 4 ft 10.00 " 2000 " 2^ to 3 ft 8.00 " 10,000 Peach, all grades and varieties. All stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and handled. C. L. LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa. Ornamental Shrubs^ HSSBACZOUS PSSBVarXAAS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyrethnims, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading csTAOLiSHto iaB4. ftew Fnqland NarservMH. READING. MASS Mention The Review when you write. iiniiHiiiiiBiiiiiiBiiiiniiiiniii !IIIIIIIIUilllllHlillUllllMllllllllllllBllllllllllllllllllllillllIIIIIIIIII!illl I Palms and Ferns... I ■ I I WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK IN FINE CONDITION. | M We guarantee safe arrival if shipped by Express. 3 g CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. g Ellis & Pollwortli, Milwaukee, Wis. I fhiiiiiiHiiriiinniiiii ■iiiiiiniiBiiiiiniiiiniiiiBii Mention the Re'v1«w iBiiiHiiiiiinii:iHiiiHii:iii when you write. iniiiinii! GOLD FISH and lr?cV£k AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentwortli Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when you write. HARRIS!! DISEASE ^\r.=rg the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution o! THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy B«9« and other insect I>ests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. XBAFT PX.AHT TOHIC CO. Rockford, III. 99 ceat m'^^-i-i^.-.-JH.^^^., ,r..!~^-^^.:^J,^ >.--...^..,.„e^a-.. :..-- M^. -•..;,- ;^.,. ur^......f ^.■:ii^..\',.'^:. Vjf ^ ^I'tij-c^yr .^:..^ .v .^-^;,^jr ? 458 The y Florists^ Review* MARCH 30, 1899. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Assume— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrogate— In case you cannot fill order, telegrapb at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating whether you can or cannot flU order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do 80, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacjent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one win do. Aftbble— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned, •end all you cau, and send balance on next train. AdmlsBlon- This order Is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing- If cannot fill order exactly as specified, you may substitute according to your be^t .ludg- meut. Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular order. Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. ACTectlon- Flu If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate — Flowers ordered are to be re-shlpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord Ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers. If at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery— This order countermands all previous orders. Formation— Add these Items to the order which you already have, but In case first order Is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo — We are In a bad pinch ; send us some- thing to help us out, even If of poor quality. Flocking— Have sent mall order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- der when received. Foraging— This order Includes all Items previously ordered and wanted for this date. Superior— Can use something especially fine, and am wining to pay accordingly. Skip— If yon are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal- If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock is scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for yon. laecture— Our store was closed yesterday when your telegram came. Received It this morning. Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter- manded at once. Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will ■end on next train possible to-day. Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance scarce. Cannot get it at any price to-day. Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day, if you want or- der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at once. ^ • Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to ^e had. Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. Fundament— Stock named in this telegram has been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by telegram, will be sent on TROY, N. Y. Samuel Walch, the veteran florist of this city, died March 15. He was born in Lancashire, England, about 75 years ago and had been in business in this city about 35 years. He was wide- ly known as a lover of plants and flowers, as well as a florist, and his personal characteristics were such as to attract many friends. He was twice married and a widow survives him. He has no other relative in this coun- try. ^ SHELBYVILLE, ILL.— Mrs. E. H. Martin has purchased the Harwood grreenhouses and will combine with her own business under the title Shelby- ville Floral C!o. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. Mention The Review wben M. RICE & CO. BABTBB PBICE I^IST. Perdoz. Am. Beauty, extra long stem.. $5.00 to $8.00 24-in. stem 3.50 to 4.00 20-in. " 2.50 to 8.00 15-in. '.' 1.50 to 2.00 12-in. " 1.00 to 1.50 8-in. " 1.00 Meteor perlOO, 4.00to 8.00 Bridetmaid " 6.00 to 8.00 Bride 9 " 6.00 to 8.00 Kalserin " e.OOto 8.00 Perle " 3.00 to 5.00 Carnations " S.OOto 4.00 fancy " 5.00 Harrlsli Lilies " 12.00 to 15.00 Calla Lilies " 10.00 to 12.00 Roman Hyacinths .... " 3.00 to 4.00 Valley " 4.00to 5.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. you write. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOOUC FON THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers "^f Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. For Florists and Market Gardeners. Wholesale Catalogue sent on application. CAmnlA'c Acl-Oi* choice strain, pink, white and OempiC » /%»ICI t lavender, Ji-oz., 40 cents; oz., $1.50 W. C. BECKERT, seedsman. Allegheny, Pa» Mention The Review when you write. ail CONTRACTS 1^ Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots for next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE ues Nursery Seed» Florists' 67-91 Plymouth Place. Chicago Mention The Florists' Review when writlngr advertisers. CRABB & HUNTER, VlfllA'f' Orders received now (or Spring de- T I Vlv;t> livery of Al stock such as produces a Ca^^2'»I crop— Marie Looise, Far- oUei/IClllal/S* quharand Lady Campbell. 0 ADMATinilO Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, uAnnAIIUnOi Evelina. Painted Lady, Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. QtULKD SAPIDS, MICH. Always mention the Florists' Review whes writing advertisers. HH^ .>A^...^.2v.^.-^.. J/.^- :- ■■•j-.j.-.r'— - . L.'..M^^;-L>..^--'.^ -..^ ■: .a^frfi'^i- rfiVt-'i^""-*' -^^■"-'^■f'ji wakiiifirif^Mir-^ ^"'"— ■^-"^ --■-■- ^-*'*-*^—^—"'- MARCH 30, 1«»9. The Weekly Florists' Review* 459 #^* ^^^ We Have What You Want Every= thing We Adver= tise We Stili Have in Quantity -•WT-^-ravt PRICE LIST— Taking Effect March 30. ROSES. Am. Beauties, lone, per doz $5.00— $6.00 " medium, per doz 2.00 — 4.00 short, •' l.OO- 1.50 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 8.00— Perles " 4.00- 6.00 Roses, seconds, average 5.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, per ico Fancy varieties, fancily grown $5.00— Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 4.00— Miscellaneous. Marguerites per 100, $1.00— Mignonette " 8.00—4.00 Forget-me-not " 1.00 — 1.50 Callas per doz., 1.50— Harrisii, per 100, $15.00 " 2.00- Romans per 100, 2.00— 3.00 Daffodils •' 8.00— Tulips " 2.00-4.00 Valley " 4.00- Violets " .75—1.00 Pansies " 1.00— -^CHICAGO. Decorative. ASPIlRilOUS. Per string $ .50— FEIIHS. Per 100, 25c per 1.000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— 1.25 Oil LAX, Bronze and Green, per 100, I5c per 1,000, $1.00 SMI LAX. Common per doz., $L5^— $3.00 Wild, crop ruined by frost. All White Stock rules a shade higher In price than Colored or equal quality. All other flowers in season. Above quotations are subject to chajagt without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Regrardless ot prices quoted all stock will be billed at lowest market rates. Store open from 7KX) A. M.^ until 6:30 P. M. Sunoays and Holidays closed at noon. Any= thing to be Had we Can Fnrnish If Anyone Can Our Prices Are Right /--..^--.t,., J... .'.^ .Lv^.. f .■.„..^,.^tL.■.,>.■^--^ -■■■--■ ...■■.-•■ ^ J..,C ■.<.--^. -''«^ Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Publishers of Credit Lists. Collections Made. Reports Furnished. Correspondence Solicited. National Florists' Board of Trade... Cornelius S. Loder, Sec'y, '" "™'ew W. Mention The Review when you write. I IS ^ WESTERN NEW YORK GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Carnations and all I(ind9 of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, ZS^:Vo?^:C 495 Washington St., BtrPALO, N. Y. Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire •« « 1 ■ I tm Deslcns. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Original Heodqiiarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Reivlew when yon writ.. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONQ DISTANCE PHONE, 1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mvitlon Th. Review when you wrtte^^ • • Clean Stocic, Pedestal Grown. PaodanusVeitchii tt-in. pots, JLOO each; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list oif sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH Y0UN6, - Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOtmaE PLANTS. Largest stocic in America. SZSB&ECHT ft BOH, Vew Rochelle, V. T. Mention Th. Review when you write. VINCA MAJOR Propagated last August. VARIEGATA. Will make fine plants, with 4 to 5 leads for Decoration Day, if shifted and stopped now. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per IOjO. From 3-inch pots, 5.00 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Always mention the Florists' Review wber writing advertisers. .^W?S5P?5; MARCH 80, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 461 For FANCY ROSES SELECT CARNATIONS FANCY VIOLETS ORCHIDS VALLEY BEAUTIES LILIES LILAC NARCISSUS DUTCH HYACINTHS MIONONEHE SMILAX ASPARAGUS ADIANTUM COMMON FERNS OALAX LEAVES PALM LEAVES Easter ! ORDER QUICK= Oar Prices as Low as aay Dealer or (irower. WE NAVE A HNE LOT OF NOVELTIES IN Baskets, Plant Stands, Pot Covers, Silver Dishes, Jardinieres, Etc., for Easter Trade. ORDER NOW WILD SMILAX BLOOMING PLANTS LILIES AZALEAS SPIREA PAEONIES HYDRANGEAS BULB STOCK BEAUTIES and OTHER ROSES CROCUS DAFFODILS ETC., ETC. Don't Forget (Json SUPPLIES We Are Headquarters McKELUR & WINTERSON, 45, 47, 49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO y -;.7'k.;if-vS",'v '■;••< -j^-- 462 The Weekly Rorists' Review* xMARCH 30, 1899. PLEASE MAIL US AN EARLY REPORT OF YOUR EASTER TRADE u Get Acquainted with your fellow-craftsmen. We will Introduce you. Every subscriber to the Florists' Review is requested to send to the editor a cabinet size photograph with name and address on back, for use in our GeneraL...... Introduction Page groups of these por- traits will be published from time to time until all have been presented. Photos may be sent in any time, the only condition being that you be- come a subscriber to the Florists' Kevibw. Address FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 530-535 Caxton Buildings Chicago., ii GMTON,MA IG8, 10 feet long, 54 Shipped to any part of the country. pill I I iiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiHiiiaiiiiiaiiiiiiiiuiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiin Jady Dorothea^ ■ I ( Winner of Silver Cup as best New Rose — Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, B g November, i8q8. Also Certificates of Merit — New York and Toronto. B = The TloriMts' Boie, a free bloomer, always an attractive = ■ and sellinff color. Vo ball heads. ■ S 1 plant 50c; 12 plants $4.00; 100 plants $25.00; 250 plants $50.00; 500 plants $75.00; 1000 plants $125.00 M I JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. | liiiiiBiiiiiaiiiiiiaiiiiiiaiiiniiiiBiiiiiiiiininiiiiiniy^^ Mention The Review when you write. All Home Growu, Strong and Healthy. All Measurements are fro« Top of Pot« end don't yes forget it. PALMS ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-ln. pot, 3 Plants, 6 7 8 10 12 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 HeiRht. •-"2 to 26 In. 28 to 30 in. 30 10 34 In. .SO to 36 In. 60 Inch, 60 to 72 In. 7 to 8 feet, Per doz. t9.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 5.00 each 10.00 " 25.00 " Per 100 $75.00 lOUOO 125.00 150.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. 2x3-ln. pot, 6to8-ln. blRb, - - - per 1000, $10.00 KENTIA Leaves. 3- in. pots, 4 to 5 4 •• 5 to 6 6 •• 5 to 6 6 •• 6 6 •• 6 KENTIA X/6ftV68 2]^-ln. pots, 3 to 4 ' 3 " 4 to 5 5 " 5 to 6 BELMOREANA. Height. Per doz. Per 100 10 to 12-ln. $3.00 $ 25.00 15 to 18-ln. 6.00 50.00 18to20-in. 12.00 100.00 18 to 20-iD . 15 00 125.00 24to30-ln. laOO 150.00 FORSTERIANA. Height. Per doz. Per 100 8-In. $1.50 $12.00 10tol2-lD. 2M 20.00 20to24-ln. 9.00 ' 75.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Moon's Trees Grovi^. f 5,000 Oaks, » 100,000 Maples, to 8 ft., assorted varieties, finely rooted. 8 to 16 ft. Sygar, Norway. Syeamora and Silwar Loavad, Straight and fine, special quotations. BCCCH. Europoan and Purula Leavad : BIRCH, Cut Laavod Waapina, White and Vollow; KLMS, IISH. LINDENS, HORSECHESTNUTS. MRONOLmS and WILLOWS. In fact an immense stock of choice DECIDUOUS TREES. Send list of your wants for estimate, or call and see our stock. Trade Lists, also 40-page Descriptive Catalogues free on application. Only sixty miles from New VorK City. Only Thirty miles from Philadelphia. THE WM. H. MOON CO. .... MORRisviLLE. pa. Me&tlon Flortetx' Rerlew when yoa write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEWJERSEY Mention The ReYlew when you write. MARCH 30, 1839. The Weekly Florists' Review* 463 The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Trade Prices for April. R. C. Carnations, READY TO SHIP AT ONCE. Per 100 ARGYLE $3.00 EVELINA 3.00 EMPRESS 8.00 PAINTED LADY.. 2.00 PSYCHE 2.00 FLORA HILL 1.50 JUBILEE 1.50 MAYOR PINGREE 1.50 ARMAZINDY 1.50 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 NEW YORK 4.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 4.00 BONTON 4.00 EVANSTON, 1899 6.00 Five cuttingrs at 100 rate. PLANTS, 2 1-4 inch. Per 100 BEGONIAS, Erfordii, fine bedder $2.00 Hybrida " 2.00 " Sandersonii " 2.00 " Fuchsias 2.00 PaulBruant 2.00 " Fuchsioides 2.00 White Rubra 2.00 Schraidtie 2.00 10 others in smalllots 2.00 ABUTILONS, Souv. de Bonne 2.00 Triumph de Sivet 2.00 " also mixed 2.00 FEVERFEW. Little Gem 2.00 IRESINES, in two colors, red and vellow, they make the best Canna boraers 2.00 HELIOTROPES, Albert Dix, Czar and WhiteLady 2.00 SMILAX 2.00 from flats 50 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ERECTUM... 2.00 GERANIUMS, finest mixed, only 2.00 SALVIAS, Clara Bedman and Le President. 2.00 DAISIES, double white anddouble red 2.00 VELVET PLANT 8.00 NEW COLEUS BROWNII, a crimson brown bedder 5.00 MME. SALLEROI 2.00 NEW LARGE FLOWERING YELLOW MARGUERITE 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Mrs. Northcott, Modesto, Halcyon, Vernon Beauty, Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmer and Mrs. j. Peabody. IRIS, purple, yellow, blue and white 3.00 Five plants at 100 rate. Mention The Review wh«n you write. GOOD STOCK •tFAIR PRICES. Persian and other Lllao, 5 to 6 ft., 20c each. Spireas — Thunbergia and Reevesia, 3 to 4 feet, 15c each. Xaspberrles — Cuthbert, E. Prolific, Marlboro, and Golden Queen, fl.OO per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Oooseberriea — Red Jacket, 2 years, 6.5c per 10, $5.00 per 100. Houghton, 2 years, 35c per 10, $1.25 per 100. Oolden Mayberry, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. GEO. F. CURWEN, VIIiLA NOVA, - - Del. Co,, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Runner°s%om Mafie Louise Violets, which have borne 100 flowers per plant this last winter. From now until May 1st will sell good Rooted Cuttings at $5.00 per 1000. Come and see for yourselves, dear friends, and I will prove to vou that my stock is clean, free from disease and first r I AWQIT7FIU *^'^^^ '" ^""^ respect. C LATVKIIZ.C.ra, Money refunded if not just imiNEBLCK, N. Y. as I say. Cash with order. Mention The Review when you write. Special Offer of HYBRID CLEMATIS We have again this sea- son a fine stock of good, strong plants, two years old, own roots. Boskoop Seedling. Extra large lavender. Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white. Fairy Queen. Pale flesh with a pink bar. Gipsy 9*'*0'*- 0°^ °^ ^^^ ^^' est rich purple varieties. Henryl. Finest large single white. Jackmannl. The best known and most popular varie- ty. Color: dark, rich, royal purple. Madam Baron Velllard. Light rose, shaded lilac. Mm*. Van Houtte. Pure white; extra fine. Miss Bateman. White with chocolate-red anthers. Standishl. Light Blue. The Gem. Deep lavender blue. The President. Bright bluish purple. $3.75 per dezen; $30.00 per 100. NEW RED CLEMATIS. M. Kotter. A bright rosy carmine, not as rich in color as Mme. Edouard Andre, but possessing the advantage over that beautiful variety of being a much stronger, fteer grower, and also of being remarkably free in flowering, while Mme. Ed- ouard Andre, though richer and brighter in color, lacks in constitution, and makes but a light growth. We have seen M. Koster under ordinary nursery culture, a height of 6 to 8 feet, in two-year-old plants, with hundreds of flowers open at one time. 35 cents each; $4.00 per dozen. CLEMATIS CRISPA. CLEMATIS COCCINEA. We have a fine stock of fine two-year-old plants of the above two varieties at $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per llO. Clematis M. Koster. CLEMATIS rUMMULA. Strong two-year-old plants of this old favorite, dozen; $10.00 per 100. $1.25 per Henry A. Dreer, 7 14 chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Review when you write. Doinsettia Pulcherrima... Stroncr, Dormant Canes, from 6-inch pots. Can be shipped with little cost. If started growing shortly, will give ) C'i f|A you any amount of the right V MFvJ.w kind of Cuttings ) per dez. WILLIAM SCOTT, Main and Balcom Streets, BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWEn & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention the Review when you write. SMILAX. i89» KASDT SKBUBB. TSEBS, VIHBS, EVEBOBEBBS and PEBEBBIAXiB. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, g^own in A sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when NICE THRIFTY PLANTS from thumb pots. If shifted now will make fine stock for Summer planting. $1.50 per hundred. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Review when you write. INSUEE*fl*;BrFERE Florists' Mutual rire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, SM»'y. .^ FORT WAYNE, INO. Mention The Review when rou write. - j/x .-»Tf, if.T';- /.'•••srrr Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS. 108-114 Kibarty Street, Columbus, O. Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL!IExtension Carnation Support Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. W. HoBOKEN, N. J., Feb. 18, 1897. Mr. Thkron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sin— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting up Carnation Supports. I think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as any- body will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an ideal carnation support, a thing I have been looking for for a long time. Wishing you every success in the sale of them, I am, Yours truly, E. Asmus. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. M<»ntlon The Review when you wrtteL HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPIS. I II FINOS AM) MMIl VIIVG MM'ARMIS Send Four Cents fur Cataloguf. • • • <'I<1 f NtlOl SI 111 II l)l\(; Mention Tbe Review when you write. MARCH 30, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Rcvie\^* 46S CARNATIONS... ROOTED CUTTINGS. O. H. Cran*— The leader, laree brilliant scarlet. Karly and oontlnuous bloomer. Gan. Macao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Gan. Oomaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer, long: stiff stems. Glaolar (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Amarioa (Hill) Large soft scarlet. Malba (May and Craig) Light pink. Whita Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Gold Nuggot, yellow. Now York, cerise pink. Mra. Jaa. Daan, Mary Wood, white, light pink. Mrs. Oae. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. Wa hawa a FINE STOCK. ^''Sand for our eomplota dasoriptiva Priea List. F. Dorner S Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention Tb* Review when you writ*. i Herr's Carnations Three houses of California Novaltiaa from John H. Siovors A Co. Iris Miller and Elsie Furgeson are entirely novel colors and should be in every grower's collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in my estimation better than Maud Adams. Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy, and the four are very free bloomers from October 1st to end of season. There are four others, and all have extra large flowers on long, stiff stems and with perfect calyx. IS aaoh of the 8 aorta for flCOO, or 260 for 918.76 Uncle Walter is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave, and said by men who have seen the others to be the brightest of them all. Price $6.00 per lOO, or S40.00 per l.OOO Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. L ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Flora Hill Carnation, A leading White, S2.00 per 100. Daybreak, Jubilee, Pingree, Firefly, Ivory, Psyche, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. AND ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention the Review when you write. Young Stock and Rooted I Cuttings of new and stan- dard varieties of NOW READY- CHRYSANTHEMUMS and CARNATIONS, Strong, healthy plants. Write for prices. We can save you money. E. r. OVERMAN, Wabash, Ind. Mention The Review when yoa write. Rooted Cuttings, Roses and Carnations... We offer Well-Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, as per list opposite, all in fine condition. Place orders early. ROSE PUNTS. We also offer strong Rose Plants out of 2Ji-inch pots, as follows : Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID $3.00 $25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 PERLE 3.00 25.00 METEOR 3.00 25.00 KAISERIN 3.50 30.00 CARNATION Evaostoo Rooted Cuttings $ 7.00 per 100 60.00 per 1000 500 at the 1000 rate. All Plants and Cuttings sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once. ROOTED CUTTINGS. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Meteor 91.50 tlS-SO Brldeamald ... 1.60 12.60 Bride 1.60 18.60 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Wm. Scott 91.00 87.50 Nancy Hanks.. l.OO 7.60 MoOowan l.OO 7.60 Tidal Wave .... l.OO 7.50 Kohlnoor l.OO 7.60 Flora Kill 1.60 12.60 Jnbilee 2.60 20.00 Mayor Pingrree 1.50 12.60 Triamph 2 .60 20.00 Vivea 1.60 12.60 Daybreak 1.60 12.60 Armaiindy 1.50 12.60 McBnmey 2.50 20.00 Alaska 1.60 12.60 Arryle 4.00 36.00 Painted l^ady.. 3.00 26.00 Evelina 3.00 2&.00 REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Av, Chicago Mention the Revlerw when you write. New Variegated S/\|^[)US|^Y Fancy CARNATION The earliest* freest, largest and most productive varieg;ated Carnation ever offered to the trade* One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT IT ! 92 per dozen. $10 per hundred. $76 per thousand W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. Flora Hill Has come to atay. A sterling commer- cial White Carnation. Everyone can grow It. Best returns are on this sort. Clean stock, well rooted and full count on your orders. $2.00 per 100, |15.00 per 1000. 150,000 R. C. of other varieties to select from. Send for my price list and state your wants for an estimate. WM. MURPHY, station F, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations==S^s.... FINE STOCK. Daybreak, $1.50 per loo, $12.00 per looo Wm. Scott, 1.00 " 7.50 " Cash with order. C* SOL.TAU & CO. 199 $rant Av*. JCR$CV CITY. N. J. Mention The Review when you write. CA'^R'NlL^TTIirilOi^Ji^ Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanley White and California Violets and Giant Double Alyssum. , B. SKB^MIBB, ■ ATONDAX.B, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review wben yoa write. ^ways mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. C ARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for t4.00, 2.5 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washlngrton, D. C* Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINQS of New and Standard ARNATIONS.... Send for Price List. SzS ''' WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Review when you write, hhnyi mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 4^^ The Weekly Florists^ Review* liiAkCH ^, 1^. INDEX TO ADVERTISE!^ American Jadoo Co.466 Ameiican RoseCo. .4H5 Amling, E. C 459 Baker, W. 1 460 Bailer, F. A 452 Bassett & Wa8bbum.456 Beckert. W. C 458 Benthey &Co 45« Berning. H. G 456 Blanc &Co 453 Boerner, F 455 Budlong, 1. A 456 Buckbee.H.W 453 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 458 Chicago Wrecking CoT 468 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 456 Cottage Gardens ... .453 Crabb & Hunter ....458 Crowl Fern Co 455 Curwen, G. F 463 Cut Flower Ex 460 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 468 Dietsch, A. &C0....468 Dillon,]. L 454 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 465 Dreer, H. A 463 Dunlop, Ino 462 Elliott, W. H 462 Ellis & Pollworth ...457 Ellison & Tesson. .. .456 Esler John G. Secy .466 F. &F. Nurseries... 462 Felthousen, 1. E ....4.')3 Gibbons, H. W 466 Giblin& Co 468 Greene & Underbill.. 464 Hales. H.W 455 Hall.W. E 465 Hancock. L. R 465 Harrison Pottery — 466 Heacock. los 462 Heikes, W.F 453 Herr, Albert M 465 Hill. E.G. &Co 453 Hitchings&Co 464-466-468 Hoffmei'sVeV Flo. Co.. 464 Hunt, E. H 456 Kuntz, E 4M Iackson.E. B 455 acobs, 5. & Sons . ..468 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 463 Lasting. W.F... 454- 460 Keenan's Seed Store.4.i7 Kelsey, H. P 460 Kellogg, Geo. M 4!56 Kennicott Bros. Co. 457 Kraft Plant Tonic... 4^7 Kroescbell Bros. Co. 467 Kuehn, C.A 4.^6 Kuhl, Geo. A 464 Lager & Hurrell 454 Lawritzen, C 463 Locldand Lumber Co 453 LongD. B 460 Longsdorf, C. L 457 Lord & Burnham Co 468 Lynch, W. E 456 Manning, J. W 457 McDonald Bros 464 McKellar & Winter- son 461 McMorran,E.E.&Co 468 Miller',' A.'l". !!."'..". ".455 Minor, W.L 454 Model Plant Stake Co. 464 Moon, S. C 455 Moon, W H. Co ...462 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 468 Morris Floral Co 463 Morrison, A 466 Murphy W 465 National Flo. Board of Trade 460 N. Y. Market Ass'n.453 Old Colony Nurseries 463 Overman, E. F 485 Pennock.S.S 460 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 460 Quaker City Machine Works 468 Randall, A. L 456 Rea Bros 453 Reed&Keller 466 Regan Pt'g House... 458 Reid, Edw 460 Reinberg Bros...454r465 Rice, M. &Co 458 Ricksecker, Chas .. .453 Rudolph, Max 4.56 Schraitz, F. W. 0...458 Scbultheis, A 454 Scott,W 463 Sefton.J. W. Co 468 Shelmire, W. R ... 465 Siebrecht&Son.'....460 Smith, N. & Son 455-460-463 Soltau, C. &Co 46.i South Side Floral Co. 4« Swayne, W 465 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 455 V'aughan, A. L 4.)4 Vesev. W. I. b«c'y..463 Vick&Hill 455 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 455 Weber&SoDS 455 Wettlin, W. A 464 Wietor Bros 458 Wilmore, W. W ....4.VI Winter.S.B 456 Wittbold, Geo 458 Wors, C. W 4.56 Young. John Welsh .460 Zeese&Co 468 COLLEGE POINT, N. Y.— The wife of Frank Zimmerman, the florist, died March 17, aged 48 years. KOKOMO, IND.— R. L. Wilcock has restocked his greenhouses with plants and hopes to soon be in as good shape as before the freeze. PLEASE SEND US a correct list of the names and addresses of -the flor- ists who receive their mail at your postoffice and thereby oblige. ANGUS MORRISON, 375 ^inooln Av: OKXOAOO. Greeflhoose PIPE and FiniNGS ^I^K«^ Mention Tb* R«t1«w when yon wrlU. JADOO FIBRE .•^ : ■xr. •§##• and JADOO LIQUE The repeat orders that we are daily recehringf from GROWERS, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN are very g:ratifying: and most convindng: as to the com> mercial value of our products. Wc want every GROWER and FLORIST to try JADOO FIBRE and JADOO LIQUID, and form his opinion as to their merits from his own experience* Geraniums grown in JADOO FIBRE and soil were First Prize Winners at the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society's Exhibition in November, (898* Gloxinias* -JADOO FIBRE will grow better Gloxinias than can be grown in any known compost. Our new catalosraes will be sent on application. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. i L" ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid, c Mention The Review when you writ*. Greeohouses Built and Heated ceoHomciiLLV miD perfectly by HENRY W. GIBBONS, '"""•'" n',*A\o.K EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tii St.. NEW YORK CITY. ManufaLCtt^pf WIRE « DESIGNS ana Dealers in HHmmmFLORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST lucilDC OUGHT TO mount HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL FOR Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. RED! RED! RED! STANDARD FLOWER POTS, Well Burned and Porous. IJi-inch, perlOO..$ .25 2 " " .. .80 VA " " .. .85 3 " " .. .45 CASH WITH ORDER. 3^-inch, perlOO...| .00 4 " " ... .75 5 " •' ... 1.2i( 6 " " ... 2.00 KABBISOH POTTESY, Harrison, OUo. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the..-. Florlete* Review When Writlnir Advertisers. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BlILDERS Mot NV liter Boilers, J'ipes, fittitU|s St."T ro.r Ci " . t..- Ca'al I .' ^"i' ^ fiit il.'l Iru] V|)|),irtit(is «»( J> J> JtAIwayi mention the FIoTlSts' ReVieW when writing advertisers. Jl .M J* Jl .^.,r'^£ -^•1^'^^^\ M^.dt^'.J-%:i ■TIT MARCH 80, 1899. The Wcddy Florists* Review* 467 KR0E8CHELL BROS. CO. Batavia, 111., March 10, 1894. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 29 to 59 Erie St.. Chicago, 111. Gentlemen :— In reply to yours of the 8th inst., it gives us pleasure to say that the boiler put in oy you last fall, or rather the fall of 1892, has given the best of satisfaction, and is apparently as good as new after two winters' service. Very truly yours, Bellevue Place Co. Batavia, 111. South Bend, Ind., March 12, 1896. Kroeschell Bros., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen:— Yours dated March the 10th, duly received and contents noted. In reply, will state the boiler has given perfect satisfaction in every respect, and am greatly pleased with it. It is very economical in the use of coal, and very satisfactory. Yours truly, William T. Rettic, Per C. M. T. Chicago, March 18. 1896. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., City. Dear Sirs: — In reply to your in- quiry, we must say that we are satis- fied with your boiler. It works well and saves us considerable coal. Our saving on coal this winter, we guess, will amount to one-fourth of what the boiler cost us. . Yours truly, Damm Bros. Kenosha, Wis., March 18, 1896. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. Gents :— Yours of the 10th inst. re- ceived, and contents noted, and in reply I must say that I am perfectly satisfied with the boiler I got from you last season. I am satisfied there is a saving of fuel, but just how much I am unable to say; and just while I am writing to vou I would like to find out how much would a No. 6 boiler cost f. o. b. cars Chicago ? Respectfully yours, Lewis Turner. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St Boiler. Mention The Review wh«n yog write. CHICAGO. %#. #iif« «iii* Wm9 %m9 9Mi9 >iM< 9-M^ 'T^'t >»•> 9m^ >Bt Wm9 9mW WM'W #Brt >!'> >iM^ ffrn^ ^w^ #■■■> 9wi9 #A< 9m9 >M< aA* mma mmm ^M^ ^Am M^ ^Am ^^m ^Am m^M ^km ^km ^km ^km ^^m f^^ Xr " ' V f IT 'JT IT ™ TT TT w '" Tf f TT ™ 'jT TT TT 'JT 'jT 'JT ™ IT w ™ "' t' IT 1.' f 1.' f f " ' t' V "' f 1.' iH^ * * If I The Florists' p*.$5^ Manual .BY. WILLIAM scon. WILL BE READY IIT will cover the whole field of Commercial Flcricul- " ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclo- * * * * * * * poeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in Itself, and will tell you just FOR DELIVERY ^^l^^t you want to know in just the way you want to be ^ ■ hi iiiKiE- t<>'d- 1^ will ^ the standard work of reference for a. IN JUNE *k»*-,j» „^ * SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. the trade. 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PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM. Public opinion in regard to plants is frequently quite fickle, and he Is a wise grower who knows just when the market is ready and ripe for a change, and is able to prepare his stock accord- ingly. The subject of this note, Phrynium variegatum, is one of those plants that once held a more prominent place among trade stock than is now accord- Phrynium Variegatum. ed it, but owing to the fact that its foliage has much in common with that of the tender marantas (to which it is nearly related) this plant did not prove quite hardy enough for general use as a decorative subject, and in con- sequence has been retired in a meas- ure for several seasons past. But though unable to bear as much hard- ship as an aspidistra or a ficus, yet Phrynium variegatum Is a beautiful plant, and one for which a place may be found in the multitude of small con- servatories that require attention from our city florists, for many of these small houses are all right for keeping plants in, even though they may not l>e ideal edifices for growing plants. The plant in question Is one of a small family of tropical subjects that are found growing in the lowlands of India, some of the East Indies and tropical America, and are very similar in habit to some of the calatheas. The leaves of Phrynium variegatum range from six to twelve inches long, and three to four inches wide, the ground color being dark green, but striped and blotched with white, a good idea of the variegation being given by our illustration. This plant Is very free in growth and easy to increase by means of cut- tings formed from the suckers that are thrown up around the base of the plant, these cuttings rooting In a very short time when planted in sand or light soil, kept moist and shaded from the full sun. As to temperature, we find P. variegatum grows best when kept at 65 to 70 degi-ees, and unless well watered and syringed is liable to attacks of red spider, an insect that soon plays havoc with its foliage. During the summer months this phrynium grows well in a rather deep and shaded frame outdoors, the pots being plunged in hops or some other substance that will prevent the plants from drying out too much, but when treated this way it is not safe to allow ji.t;;i.i^'. ^W,'«il«;*' 470 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 6, 1899. them to remain out very late in the fall, else they may get somewhat chilled. No special compost is required, the chief point being to give the plants nourishment enough, and a light loam that has been liberally treated with old cow dung usually gives a good re- sult. W. H. TAPLIN. FRAGRANCE. Fragrance is an unstable, but very desirable article. It is almost impos- sible to imagine a beautiful flower without fragrance; involuntarily we hold the flower to our nose in order to inhale its fragrance, and feel disap- pointed at its absence. We admire and appreciate fragrance as much in a fine flower as we do a fine flavor in a lus- cious fruit, especially if of such a spicy, invigorating, pleasing character as that natural to the carnation. Everybody deplores the lack of frag- rance in many of our best new va- rieties, but still color and form seem to reign when accompanied by size and a strong stem. It is quite natural to lament this lack of fragrance and upbraid the seedling g^rower for losing sight of this very pleasing and import- ant quality. We often hear the com- plaint that very large overgrown fruit lacks in flavor, and this gives us the key why the majority of our large flowers lack in fragrance. In my opin- ion, in this instance, it is due to the high culture, the removing from its former environs, which impairs frag- rance. I remember when a boy my father's garden was bordered on one side by a stone wall in which holes were left for fence posts. The fence was never built, and in these holes we planted some common, old-fashioned clove or feather pinks, (Dianthus plumaris) -noted for their strong clove fragrance. These plants did not grow as luxuri- antly as those planted in the border, nevertheless they made large plants, hanging over the wall from two to three feet, with a very dense short- jointed growth, small leaves and medium-sized flowers, but exquisitely fragrant, while the others in the border showed the advantage of cul- ture, having much larger flowers, but were not so fragrant. We find this old but rather scarce pinkish feather variety the most fragrant of pinks, while some of its descendants, with much larger fiowers, have lost in that quality. For the same reason our wild strawberries are more strongly flavored than the cultivated ones, and why should not this also be the cause for the lack of fragrance in our new varieties? While in all other directions we have made great improvements, in this we encounter an insurmountable snag, and all efforts to improve frag- rance in the line with the other quali- ties result in retrogression. I sin- cerely hope that my ideas may be er- roneous, and an improvement can be made by infusing new blood from strongly scented varieties; it cer- tainly will be worth trying. Still, I hardly think it advisable to make the backward movement in connection with the feather pink, arriving at the starting point after a series of evolu- tionary improvements. Albertini is one of the strongest scented varieties we have, and having an admiration for that variety I used its pollen very freely for further crossings. With a few exceptions I found its odor in most cases missing in its progenies. There is no rule without exceptions, and 60 once in a while we flnd a strong-scented variety among our seedlings, but less and less as we ad- vance in the other qualities. As fragrance is such a desirable quality, it deserves full consideration in a new variety on the exhibition table, for I have not yet seen or heard that fragrance has been ac- quired where nature in the flrst place refused it. Fragrance being such an unstable article, flowers being more fragrant at one time than another, may perhaps be the cause of a variety not receiving its full credit in this particular. I again repeat that in new varieties, color, form and fragrance should re- ceive flrst consideration and be given over half of the possible one hundred points, while in standard varieties cultural skill should receive more recognition, and size, stem, calyx and substance be given the majority of points. But of these in my next. FRED DORNER. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Carnations Registered. "Alma," by Casper Aul, Cleveland, Ohio. Color, dark pink; two shades darker than Scott. Flower of good size and substance with slightly fringed edge, calyx never bursts, stem strong, stiff and wiry, 20 to 24 inches long. An early bloomer, plant stalky, bushy, with fine, dense foliaige, healthy, robust grower, holding the foliage well above the soil. "Belle Bute," by James Aldous & Son, Iowa City, Iowa. Color, pink; fiower three and one-half inches, per- fect form, full center, stem 30 inches long; stiff as steel wire, perfume ex- quisite. Habit of plant, good; a free bloomer and with no incumbrance of heavy foliage, the same being narrow, thick and of a dark color. "Miss Helen Gould" and "Clara Bar- ton," by Kretschmar Bros., W. Nyack, N. Y. Helen Gould in color, similar to Apple blossom and Clara Barton, a crimson rose. "Oregon," by E. G, Hill & Co., Rich- mond, Ind. Color, pink, "Brilliant" and "Superior," by B. McConnell, Sharon, Pa. "Brilliant" in color, near the shade of Tidal Wave, much brighter flower, very large and well formed, stem good. Plant vigorous and healthy. "Su- perior." Color, duplicate of Day- break, flower averages large, with good stem. Plant a strong, ncalthy grower. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Sec'y. CORRECTION In Mr. Dorner's notes in last issue, page 448, it should read: "When a Daybreak can be grown to a size of four inches, as it has been claimed, or a grower can mount Bradt so it will stand like an American Beauty rose, these are cultural attainments, and should be more recognized in standard varieties." The sentence was made to read "these are cultural attainments which should be more recognized, etc." BOUGAINVILLEA SANDERIANA. I had this little photograph taken and I now dedicate it to the many virtues and ability of W. K. Harris, who not only can break clay birds, but breaks the record on growing any plant to which he turns his hand and poetic mind. He once told somebody (an interviewer) that planting out in summer was no way to grow this fine plant. The photograph was taken on March 26. The group consisted of seven plants, four in front, and three in the rear rank stood on 6-inch pots. The plants are in 6-inch pots in which they have been since last September. My method may not be the approved way to grow them, but "the proof of the pudding is in the eating." The picture shows a great many flowers, yet it gives one but a faint conception of the quantity of flowers and buds that are really on the plants. They are actually one mass of expanded and unexpanded bracts. The plants are tied in different shapes on wire stakes. They are about two feet above the pot and the same in diameter. They were propa- gated from young growth in Febru- ary, 1897, plunged in a frame in 4- inch pots during the summer, cut back hard in May, 1898, and planted out in the open ground in good, deep, rich soil during summer, in which they made a strong growth; lifted end of September, and potted into 6- . WP'T," ' '>"?r^T y^<^Wr'yy^~'yy^i''^!iMTv"!:^r APRIL 6, 1899. The Weekly Rorists^ Review* 471 Bougainvillea Sanderiana* inch pots. After first watering they were kept as cool as possible and rather dry. About New Year's they were put into a night temperature of 60 degrees with the result as shown. Luck of course or rather coincidence, but a lesson in coincidence that we shall endeavor to emulate In the future. I would add that from the time you see that flowers are going to be the result of your labors it takes four months to fully develop the bracts and there is no such thing as being too early with them because the bracts hang on for months. WILLIAM SCOTT. AMONG NEW YORK GROWERS. Ernst Asmtis. Ernst Asmus, who has 80,000 feet of glass at West Hoboken, N. J., is ad- mitted to be one of the shrewdest growers for the New York market. He grows roses largely and keeps a rec- ord which enables him to tell exactly what returns each variety makes for the space occupied. By referring to his books he can tell the average number of blooms produced by each plant of each variety, and further, the cash re- turns from same. He kindly permitted us to make the following extracts from his record of the average number of blooms produced per plant by the leading varieties for the past two seasons (July 1 to June 30)— 1896-1897 and 1897-1898 (the season 1898-1899 being not yet completed): •96-'97. '97-'9S. Bridesmaid 32 25 Bride 26 27.5 Beauty 16 14.8 Meteor 47 34.2 Testout 26 23 Cusln 55 46.7 Morgan | 66 46 He has inaugurated a system to guard against the loss of flowers be- tween the cutter and the packer. Each cut from a house is entered on a rec- ord sheet tacked on the wall at one end of the house, and further the cut is noted on a printed form on a strip of tough paper and this is placed in the jar with the flowers, and the count is checked by the sorter, who notes on the slip how many of the blooms were flrsts, how many were seconds, etc. Every bloom has to be accounted for, and the various records must check one against the other. The sorting is done by young wo- men and the sorting tables are cover- ed with heavy wire cloth through which the drip passes readily. The principal attraction at this place now is the new rose Liberty which will not be introduced till next year. Mr. Asmus has a house 15x160 con- taining 1035 plants from which he is cutting flowers. There are two cen- ter beds, one 5 feet 9 inches wide and containing 5 rows of plants, and one 4 feet 7 inches wide containing 4 rows. The growth and bloom are cer- tainly remarkable and bear out Mr. Asmus' assertion that it is an even freer bloomer than Meteor. A pecu- liarity of growth is that if cut back when the wood is ripened there will be only one break, always bringing a bloom, while if a bud is pinched out when the shoot is soft there will be two or more breaks. The blooms seen on the plants were nearly all equal in quality to those shown at the exhibi- tions and there was no variation whatever in color. Vases of Liberty and Meteor selected at random from the cool room and placed side by side made Meteor look very sick. Indeed. Liberty has the glowing color of the old Jacq and the same bloom upon the petals, but the bud is longer in form and its crowning glory is that it is delightfully fragrant, the fragrance suggesting both that of the Jacq, and La France. Mr. Asmus' record shows that he has cut an average of 22' blooms per plant for the four months ending Jan. 1 last. At Christmas the best blooms sold at |50 a hundred and the seconds at $25. So he has already made a good deal on Liberty from the flowers alone. Stem and fo- liage are much superior to those of Meteor. In fact everything points to a complete abandonment of Meteor when Liberty Is introduced. He has been trying grafted roses and in the case of Brides and Maids finds he gets more blooms and better stems than from the own root plants. In the case of Testout both plants and flowers are so superior that there can be no doubt of the value of grafting. The difference between the grafted and own root plants was remarkable. The latter were very poor, while the grafted ones were in splendid condi- tion, producing much better flowers, of better color and with stronger and longer stems. He flnds Testout profit- able and cuts about as many good blooms per plant as from Bride or Maid. He still grows Carnot, but merely for summer as in the case of Kaiserin. He still grows Morgan, but finds that Cusin sells better in the market, the people sealing to prefer the light- er color. A house of Hoste was noted. He at- tempted to revive this rose this sea- son, but It don't take well in the mar- ket He grows a few moss roses for a few special customers, but the demand for the flowers is limited. He carried over a house of Beauties, but they produced poor flowers with short stems and he doesn't want any more second year Beauties. Hybrid roses were formerly forced here In large quantities for the early spring months, but now he has only a few In boxes that were brought In to flll out spaces where carnations had failed. Most of his roses are in solid beds made of a foot to 15 inches of broken stone with five inches of soil on top. He has a number of seedling roses the development of which he is watch- ing with Interest, and quite a number of ripening heps show where crosses have recently been made. In carnations he has dropped Scott which had deteriorated greatly in constitution. He has also dropped McGowan. Hill and White Cloud are his whites. Hill has given trouble through stem rot, but he finds it neces- sary to retain It, as it starts bloom- ing as early as October and is at its best before White Cloud gets a fair start. The two sorts work well to- gether, as each is at its best when the other is at its poorest Daybreak is still a standby. He has had considerable trouble with thrips on Daybreak and Victor and has had occasionally to sacrifice a crop of fiow- ers through heavy fumigation to kill insects. He Is looking for a pink to take the place of Victor. yr,'yj.rryff jW^^r , ^ . 472 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 6. 1899. Mars shows up splendidly as a scar- let. Mr. Asmus and the Dailledouze brothers are joint owners of the stock of this carnation. In crimsons he will drop Meteor and will try Maceo and Gomez, Girls are employed in the carnation houses to disbud, tie up, etc. All his newer houses are of the iron frame construction, seen at the place of Dailledouze Bros, and already de- scribed. Tobacco stems used through the houses to keep out green fly are placed in a square of wire netting and sus- pended under the edge of the side benches or other convenient place. They do not decay as when laid on the soil or the walks and are more effec- tive, Mr. Asmus noted this system at Madison and at once adopted it. He still farces a few lilacs, but there is little profit in it now. He made a great deal of money forcing lilacs years ago. One year he cut over |5,000 worth of bloom out of one house, but prices were high then and he was the only one in it. He bought up all the old lilac bushes in the surrounding country at nominal prices and forced the blooms without difficulty, the flow- ers coming white when forced into bloom in winter. Valley has been a much more im- portant crop with him in the past than it is now, "It's overdone now," he says. The same as to tulips. He hp,s a force of 22 employes to handle his 80,000 square feet of glass. Easter Plants. The Easter just past has been pre- eminently a plant Easter. Every year there is some loss or gain in popular- ity, and different cities and localities have different fancies. What we have found to be getting a chestnut here in Buffalo may still take well in small- er towns, and what has had its day in New York or Boston may yet be largely a novelty with us. I have made a memorandum, mental as well as with the pen, of what went best with us and as a guide for the Easter of 1900. Lots of people are aware what date E^aster will fall on in the year 2100, but we are not interested in that, for few babies alive to-day will see it, and when they reach the . age of 101 they will be in an age when they live, breathe, walk, talk, eat, fight and perform all other functions by electricity. Easter of 1900 is on April 15, a much better time for many of our flowering plants. The lily has not waned in popularity one bit; it is fixed as the Easter plant. I would not advise growing the Har- risii for Easter, For the winter months for cutting it is all right, diseased as they are we must have some, but the Bermuda longiflorum is the one to grow, and a good few of them should be three plants to an 8 or 9-inch pot. Azaleas sold well. Many a plant that ordinarily would bring $3, with the addition of crepe and 35 c«its worth of ribbon, brought |5. Beyond the latter figure few are wanted unless your customer wants to buy $5 worth of ribbon with the plant. Too large a plant is not wanted. We found a great demand for an azalea that we could retail at about $1.25, and we did not have them; remember this when you order. You can buy in Belgium nice little plants for 18 cents. We found the best sale for Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Mme. C. V. Langenhove, Bern- hard Andreas alba. Emperor de Brazil, Edmund Vervaene, Empress of India, Prof. Wolters (rather shy of buds), Memoire de Louis Van Houtte, Charles Pynaert, and old Flag of Truce. None of these are expensive kinds, and don't forget that you want a good lit- tle plant to suit a moderate "wad." Spiraea (astilbe) Japonica is about played out. The demand was very light and you get too little out of it for the room it occupies for some weeks. It is the cheapest plant sold. Then again, without sub-irrigation, a saucer with an inch of water in it, it is useless; it shrivels up and people are tired of it. The Bottle Brush (metrosideros) is very attractive if well fiowered, but you only want one to every dozen azaleas and the same lukewarm com- mendation can be given Acacia armata and Drummondii. I will never at- tempt to grow another cineraria; beautiful as they may be for the adornment of a private conservatory, they can only be grown at a profit by the man who works his wife, mother- in-law, children and aunts in the greenhouse. The genista has always been a good market plant where you sell to people whom you never care to see again, but in a warm room it is very unsatisfactory and a very limited quantity will do. Well flowered pots of violets sold well, and so did 5 and 6-inch pots of lily of the valley; 18 flowers in a 6-inch pot went rapidly. Bight and 9-inch pans of Murillo tulips sold readily. It is the unequaled tulip for this purpose, standing erect with its breadth of four inches and lovely shade of pink. There is al- ways (and always will be) a sale for a good Dutch hyacinth, but they must be good. They are a 25-cent plant, and there are lots of 25-cent people; 8 and 10-inch pans of Dutch hyacinths, all of some flne variety, sold fairly well, but customers for them at ?2 and $3 each don't crowd your store at one time. Small pans of daffodils with a dozen or flfteen open flowers took the fancy of many. Crimson Rambler roses, well fiow- ered, with a ribbon or two to match the color, was in far greater demand than the supply. There is a plant, a leader in the largest cities, that you must all grow. Excuse an interpola- tion. In the Am. Florist of last week, in an article on Easter outlook for plants from their New York corre- spondent, appears something like the following in relation to this grand rose: "Some advocate growing it the previous summer in pots, and many depend on plants lifted from the ground in the fall; the largest growers prefer the latter method." I am out for information. Is this a fact? I should have said that summer growth in pots, given under glass until July and then well ripened during the fall months in the open air would give much better results than plants lifted from the nursery in November, If, however, the New York correspondent meant what he said we want to make sure of it, for what the largest and best growers do must be right, and we are willing to learn to our last day. There was little or no good migno- nette offered in pots; 5 and 6-inch pots of this with half a dozen good spikes sold faster than you could hand them out, and the handing out soon stopped for there was no more to hand. But grow it and let it be a leading article. That sort of stuff is much better than importing plants with the attendant expenses. Lilacs sold well, and as they take but a short time under glass, are profitable. The common Deutzia g;racilis is very cheap to buy, very white and feathery and sold well, and is easily six times as profitable as a spiraea. Well flowered daisies (Chry- santhemum frutescens) sold on sight for a church plant. It is a very ef- fective plant for decorations; the white is the favorite. There were very few well grown hybrid perpetual roses, and everybody wanted one. You should have roses in pots with half a dozen flowers. Now is the time to prepare for them, either by potting some strong plants, cutting them low down and getting four or five good shoots to grow on during summer, or planting them out on your own place so that you can lift ■'•^>'*T^m!Z-- APRIL. 6, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 473 Inside Lath Shading in Position. them with care in October and get them established before you give them any heat. Rhododendrons, even grand ones, sold very slowly. I have done with them; they are too bulky, drop too quickly and are outclassed by the azalea. There are several plants that can he brought forward as a moderate priced Easter plant that the public has not yet had a surfeit of, and of which I hope to speak in time to help those who may not think of them. Poinsettias. Start your pointettias now. They should be as dry and almost as ripe as a dude's cane. Shorten them back to the firm wood, shake out and start in heat. In seven or eight weeks you will get cuttings and continue to have batches of cuttings till August. Seasonable Work. The early Easter has been one bless- ing. It has given us room early in the season, and we need it badly. There are cannas to pot from the flats, coleus to shift for large plants for vases and boxes. Leave nothing starving for root room. Above all im- portant plants are your zonale gerani- ums. Our selling size is 4-inch. When you shift them don't use too much fer- tilizer of any kind and pot firm. Solid potting induces flower, not leaves, and it is flowers with a sturdy growth you want, and that flower is wanted about May 20th, WM. SCOTT. SHADING. Some time since a correspondent re- marked upon the necessity of a first- class method of shading. I submit the following for trial. It has been in use here two seasons in our gen- eral plant house and has proven satis- factory. The house is 22x75 feet, even span, running north and south, roof one-third pitch. It so happens in this case that three rows of shades make a perfect fit. The great ad- vantage of this method over any "film" or wash shading is that every plant may receive direct sunlight part of the time. The following, taken from the 13th Annual Report, with accompanying cuts, explains the method : Lath Shading for Glass Houses. A method of shading glass houses that permits the work to be readily done from the inside, that makes it possible to put on or take off the shading at any time, and to change the shading from one part of the house to another at will, is desirable in the ordinary commercial green- house and especially so for houses in- tended for experimental work. A plan has been devised in the green- house of this Station, that accom- plishes these ends in a cheap and- satisfactory manner. It is simply an application to the greenhouse of a screen made of lath, similar to, but cheaper than, the screens commonly used for cold frames and hot-beds. The accompanying half-tone illustra- tion shows the lath screens as they appear in position. These screens are supported from the sash-bars by simple wood buttons, screwed to their lower edge. The other cut shows one of the screens. It con- sists of 12 ordinary lath, nailed with 3d, wire nails, to cross pieces which are also of lath, the nails being clinched. In our greenhouse the sash bars are a fraction over 13 inches apart in the clear, and the screens are made 28 inches wide. The laths are placed three-fourths inch apart, except at the center, where a space two and a half inches wide is left for the sash-bar. The screen is put up with the cross pieces toward the ground, which brings the lower side of the lath on a level with the lower edge of the sash-bar, so that when the button is placed at right angles to the sash-bar, it supports the screen. In our greenhouse, the pitch of the roof is such that the screens require ^ -.^JL^.t^^ikO'. 474 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 6, 1899. no support to prevent them from slip- ping down, but with a steeper roof, a tack driven part way in, at the center of the outside laths on the lower side, would catch on the but- tons, and thus support the screen. When not in use, the screens are stored under the benches, or else- where. Being very thin, they occupy little room. They should be made of the best quality of well-seasoned house lath. If wet lath are used, the screens often warp badly. By means of a simple form, which may be de- vised by any person apt with tools, the screens may be nailed up very rapidly. For houses in locations where the sunshine is less intense than in our comparatively clear and dry atmos- phere, as in the Atlantic states, or in the vicinity of the great lakes, it would probably be better to place the It may be questioned if any method of shading that wholly obstructs the direct rays of the sun is as favorable for the growth of most plants as one that, like the lath screen, obstructs only a part of the rays, leaving the others to shine in their full force. FRED CRANBFIELD, Ass't. Horticulturist, Wis. Exp. Sta. NEW YORK. The Easter Trade. "You can fool the people some time, but — not always," as Bamum said, and that principle unfortunately impresses itself most emphatically upon the aver- age florist of today. It is wrong to im- agine that because there is lots of mdney thrown around carelessly in this country that we can honestly pocket it without a fair compensation, or, to put j__l: XX HE jzn HC 3=E XX XX XX XX HE XX XX HE XX XX XX XX ~r-r A Section of Lath Shading. lath a full inch apart than the dis- tance noted above. Indeed, it seems well to have two or more classes of screens, with different spaces between the lath. In houses extending north and south, the east side usually re- quires less shading than the west, since the most intense sunlight comes somewhat after noon. We have found that screens made of lath placed one and a half inches apart answer fairly well for the east side of our Station greenhouse. In the summer of 1894, the attempt was made to grow muskmelons in our "garden house," in which the glass was kept sprinkled with lime water, to break the intensity of the sun's rays. The plants grew well, and the foliage appeared healthy, but the vines fruited very sparingly, and the melons came far short of their normal high quality, even when left on the vines until decay had commenced. The only reason suggested for the failure of the crop to mature satis- factorily was that the sunlight, sub- dued by the continuous film of lime over the glass, was lacking In some of the qualities that are necessary to the normal development of the melon. it plainly, not to give the people fair value for their money. Oh, no; the florist who starts out that way sooner or later (most often sooner) reaches the end and mourns his lo^ The Easter business of New York city for 1899 was simply a record breaker; to take it on the average, it was the poorest cut flower trade ever known, and to again take it on the average, it was I the best flowering plant trade ever i known. You can draw your own par- j ticular inferences from it, but let us, I for the benefit of the uninformed, say uhat we think. Despite the condition of affairs, the i-rices of cut flowers at Christinas and Easter ha\e been nn- rcivsonably high, thus we hni that every year th« people buy less cut flowers :'.nd more plants, because plants give them more satisfaction, more for their money. This Easter every retail florist went heavy on plants and was anxious that the weather be fine, and it was, too, Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday being Ideal days. Lilies were of poorer quality than scarce, and retailed at from 20 to 35 cents a flower. Cut lilies were too green and frequently had to go at 8 or 10. Azaleas were good and plentiful and brought more than they were worth for their size. Some of the rhododendrons were grand and went with a rush. So did roses, particularly the Crimson Ram- blers, which, taking all in all, were rather poorly grown. Spireas, cinerarias and genistas are scarcely worth grow- ing; the demand for them is yearly de- creasing. Bulbous stock, such as tulips, hyacinths, daffs, etc., were poor and suf- fered in consequence. Eriuas were grand, particularly some rare varieties, which were easily the choicest things on the market. Primroses were scarce and in demand; so were sweet violets. Daisies sold well, especially the giant California variety. Of course, some of the retail- ers have a few plants left, but, taking a general view of the plant market, there was a larger trade than ever. Many of the wholesalers went in for plants and the indications are that next Christmas and Easter we will see ex- traordinary preparations made for these occasions, like with Christmas greens the butcher and grocer and harnessmaker will be handling them. Now, as to the cut flower market, well, the less said the better; it was simply dead; very few flowers were or- dered in advance, because there were the plants to work off, and there being such a quantity of them, it required till Sunday to do so. It was the same old story of the pickling vats in the coun- try; without any indication whatever of floods, all manner of stock found its way into the market on Friday and Sat- urday, much of it being of that awful Chinese color. Carnations went to sleep early, even with rubber bands 'round their necks. Violets were small, but oh ! so powerfully strong in smell. Jacques went good; so did Meteors, and the mar- ket is patiently waiting for "Liberty." Beauties were rather poor, much of them being too small and insignificant to no- tice at all. Maids seemed to have been kept in some unhealthy place too long; so did the Brides. There was a good demand for callas and candidums, which were scarce. All manner of bulb stock was plentiful. Bowling. Following are the scores made at the alleys last Monday evening: 1st. 2nd. 3d. 4th. Av. Bums 141 114 148 133 134 Leuly 103 154 148 122 131 Hafner 126 147 125 125 130 Donlan 120 124 122 Traendly 120 113 107 130 117 Penman 118 99 107 123 Ul The return match with the Flatbush team will be played on the Flatbush al- leys Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 p. m. IVERA. BOSTON. The Market. Owing to most growers holding most of their stuff back for Easter, there has been rather a scarcity of good flowers all the week. This is especial- ly true of carnations. Bulb stock has been more in evidence than anything else and sold well all the week at the usual prices. ^a:*v-.« ^i.^. MijJL^.i^ a i. ■. .*i...._V.'-.. ■- . APRIL 6, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 475 Roses held their own, with no ad- vance to speak of until the last day of the week. Carnations have ruled high and what stock that has shown up was taken at the asking prices. Brides and maids have sold during the week at from |6 to |16 per hundred. Beauties from $1 to $8 per dozen, Meteors from $1 to $1.50 per dozen, Jacks and Brunners from $1 to $2.50 per dozen. The average price for car- nations has been $5 for a good quality, $3 for splits and poor quality, with ex- tra fancies bringing from $6 to $10 per 100. Violets plenty and of good quality, 75 cents and $1 being the ask- ing price. Valley $4 to $6 per 100. Lilies, longiflorum, $2.50 per dozen, some Harrisii selling for less. Callas $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths $3 to $4 per 100. Lilies in pots $2.50 per dozen. Azaleas from $6 per dozen up. The Easter Trade* With elegant sunny although quite cool weather, the day was all that could be asked for, and in most cases the volume of business done will ex- ceed that of any previous Easter. The call was about equally divided between plants and cut blooms with the longi- florum as a leader, especially in the line of pots. As had been predicted the supply run short and some of the stores refused to take orders after 4 o'clock, although some of the smaller stores had a few left, but most of them of very poor quality. Other plants were in great demand, especially run- ning to plants selling at from $1 to $2 each, notably small azaleas, gen- istas, valley in 7-inch pots, tulips, hy- acinths and daffodils in pans. There was no call for palms or anything in green plants. In flowers the call was contrary to all expectations for the ever popular violet, and in lots of cases with valley worked in through the bunch. Mixed boxes of flowers were more in fashion than special kinds, although carnations had a great sale, with the market getting ex- hausted along toward evening, espec- ially for fine grades. Roses sold well. Brides seeming to sell the best. Other varieties were in good demand, es- pecially the fragrant Jacks and Beau- ties. The News, The April meeting of the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston was held on Tuesday evening, the 4th inst. The care of and successful methods for growing shrubby greenhouse plants, such as ericas, heaths, gen- istas, etc., was the subject for discus- sion. The building of a new hall Is a subject which is agitating the Mass. Horticultural Society, some advocating moving to the Back Bay, others in favor of building an elegant structure on the present site, which does not seem to be hardly adequate for the growing demand for room which is needed by the society. At the weekly exhibition of plants and flowers held at the hall on Satur- day, gratuities were awarded as fol- lows: To Edward Butler, for Den- drobium nobtle; H. A. Wheeler, for Dendrobium Wardianum; E. J. Mitton, for display of gloxinias. A certificate was awarded to J. E. Rothwell for a new cypripedium, and to C G. Roeb- ling for an elegant Cattleya Trianae var. Roeblingiana; and award of hon- orable mention also for a Cypripedium villosum var. giganteum. P. CHICAGO. The Easter Trade. The Easter trade seems to have averaged considerably more than last year, though it contained a few dis- agreeable surprises. The shipping trade was all that could be desired, and prices held up well on everything till Saturday morning, when there was a lack of demand, except for roses (which held their own all through), and as a consequence prices weakened seriously. In fact, quite a few lilies were left over in spite of all efforts to move them. Had these lilies been in on Thursday and Friday most of them could have been placed in shipping orders, and had the weather been more favorable to the retailers home demand would have taken care of them. But the weather made the local retailer cau- tious and there is no doubt local sales would have been much larger had the weather been more favorable. Violets were among the sufferers on account of the weather, though large quan- tities were sold as it was. In spite of all drawbacks it was un- doubtedly the greatest Easter we have ever had, especially from the stand- point of the wholesale shipper. And the people got good value for their money, even if prices were a little high, for the quality was excellent, and there is almost an entire absence of complaints from those who re- ceived stock by express, which is a cause of much satisfaction. The lily situation was, however, rather aggravating, and the large stock sent in could have been handled to much better advantage had the growers kept their agents better posted as to the quantities they could supply. The supply was much larger than seemed likely a few days before, and to make matters worse the people didn't seem to be as hungry for lilies as usual at the season. The daily papers had been printing a lot of items about the scarcity of lilies and predicting that prices would be very high, and this may have Influenced people to use something else without ascertaining whether the reports as to high prices were correct. Again, some prominent eastern bishop had inveighed against the use of the lily on account of the alleged sophoric effect of its perfume, and hla "warn- ing" seems to have been generally copied by the press of the country. One Chicago clergyman who was in- terviewed on the subject said he thought the "sleepy influence" was more apt to emanate from the pulpit than the lilies. All the retailers report an increase over last year In volume of business, but in some cases more stock was left over than was pleasant. One serious difllculty was the delivery of plants, of which large numbers were sold. The weather was cold and blustery, and as a result everything had to be carefully wrapped, which made de- livery expensive and the work slow. And the unpleasant weather deterred many customers from venturing out to make their usual Easter selections. In plants Azaleas seemed to lead as usual, and bright colors sold flrst. White found few buyers. Hyacinths and other bulb stuff in pans went well, and the call seemed to be more largely than ever for plants and ar- rangements of moderate cost. With three leading florists the sales aver- aged from $3 to $5 each. In Easter plants the only notable novelty was the Japanese tree paeonies grown by W. N. Rudd. The blooms were semi- double, 6 to 8 inches across and re- markably attractive, but the body of the plant was thin and there was rarely more than one bloom to a plant. They were used mainly as a window attraction, and served their purpose well in that way. Some few were sold, but with many doubts as to their keeping qualities. There was a sharp decline In prices after Easter, but trade has kept up very well under the circumstances. The supply will probably considerably increase now, as sunny weather is with us again. Seen at the Retailers. At E. Wienhoeber's: A pan eight feet long and two feet wide to be placed in the window seat of a church, filled with plants of white cineraria, Astilbe and Narcissus Ajax princeps and an edging of Pteris cretica albo- lineata. It was very effective. A companion pan was fllled with white Azaleas, Cinerarias and Astilbe with stalks of lilies inserted among the plants. Many eight and ten-inch pans of hyacinths, daffodils, etc., in wicker covers. And other plants in wicker pot covers. Though crepe paper was still used there was con- siderably less of it than last year. Fewer arrangements of plants In expensive baskets than last year. Japanese tree paeonies. A host of azaleas and pot lilies. Heaths. Many cyclamens. In the case of the white cinerarias they combined much better with other plants than one would Imagine. Mr. WIenhoeber grows only pure white flowered ones for Easter, getting seed of select white sorts. This is sown the flrst week In September to secure plants for EJaster blooming. At Chas. A. Samuelson's: In the center of his window a green mossy ^.^^LkAui^ii:^^- ,'*;••?: 476 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 6, 1899. mound surmounted by a great mass of lilies, the tub containing the stems being sunk in the mound. At the sides groups of Japanese tree pae- onies, blooming plants of cattleyas and dendrobiums, cyclamens and dressed pans of hyacinths and other bulb stuff interspersed among Far- leyense ferns. Among other plants in the store were small lilacs, a host of azaleas, many pans of hyacinths, etc., in pot covers, some with sashes of ribbon. In many small plant ar- rangements small plants of Asparagus plumosus were interspersed to cover any bareness and to supply additional foliage. Sometimes short pieces of asparagus were simply inserted in the soil and this answers nearly as well as the plants for the cut asparagus lasts well. Many small hampers were filled with cyclamens and other plants and tied with ribbon. A very salable arrangement was a zinc lined wicker windoAi box filled with a dozen hyacinth plants with sprays of as- paragus between the plants and the box trimmed with ribbon. These sold freely at $6.00 each. He had an adjoining store filled with these and other plants and sold out quita clean. His supply of cut lilies was enormous and the supply of buckets, etc., run- ning out, he borrowed a lot of the heavy tall tubs used in packing ice cream in freezers, and they answered the purpose admirably. At W. J. Smyth's: In addition to the usual run of Easter plants, many American Beauty roses in pots, and used in many plant arrangements. A popular article was an ordinary wooden window box filled with a va- riety of plants and trimmed with crepe paper and tied with a sash of ribbon. A plant basket noted was a green high-handled one filled with Beauty rose plants and about two yards of nun's veiling tied on to the handle by a bow of fancy ribbon. Less crepe paper and more pot covers were noted here, as at other places mentioned. And azaleas led in plants, though there was a greater va- riety, including such things as Pri- mula obconica. A feature of the win- dow display was a large triple wicker vase of lilies tied with a large bow of white ribbon, and orchids. At P. J. Hauswirth's: An immense stock of fancy carnations. But Phil says he cleaned them out pretty well amd is well pleased with the Easter trade. Variouf Items. The regular quarterly meeting of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, will be held at the Sherman House next Saturday (8th inst) at 3 p. m. Chase will remove to 155 Twenty- second St. on April 15. W. E. Lynch will occupy the whole fioor at 19-21 Randolph St. after May 1 and will greatly enlarge his stock of florists' supplies. A. L. Vaughan has started on a trip through western territory. Mr. and Mrs, C. L. Washburn are enjoying themselves in New Mexico. Miss Inez Stromback has returned from a seven-weeks visit in New Or- leans. Recent visitors: W. A. Hoffstadt, Shelby, O.; W. Retzer, St. Louis. There is a very attractive program for the meeting of the Florists' Club tomorrow (Friday) evening. Kennicott Bros. Co. say that last Friday's sales broke the record for them, being several hundred dollars ahead of the best day in the history of the concern. Harry Balsley, of Detroit, is in town, with some novelties in the way of pots that are not pots and are still good pots. Harry will give you the answer to this riddle. ST. LOUIS. Easter Trade. Easter trade was very satisfactory all around, and is still the topic of conversation. Both dealer and grower express themselves as satisfied. Some dealers report that trade was fully 25 per cent, better than previous years. Quite a number of weddings will take place this week which will keep things moving, and almost every fiower was cut close for Easter. Stock of all kinds will be scarce, except bulb stuff, which is and has been plentiful all this season. The weather was not quite to the liking of the plant men, it being a little too cold, still some claim they did very well, but nothing like last year. In cut flowers the commission men sold out clean of everything except bulb stock. Roses in particular were scarce and brought a good price, Perles being decidedly so, something unusual, as they are generally more plentiful than the other varieties. Fancy Beauties were also scarce. Some of the very choice fancy roses brought as much and in some cases more than at Christmas time. Same can be said about Carnations. Nearly all brought fancy prices and extra fancy varieties sold as high as $6 per 100. • There was no choice as to variety, all kinds being in great de- mand. The bulk was sold at |4; very common ones |2 and |3. All were sold that came in, with not enough to go around. Bulb stuff must be all cut out from the way it was piled up at the com- mission houses, a great deal being left unsold. Romans and Paper Whites were fine and sold at |3 and $4; good valley, $4; tulips, $3 and $4; Dutch hyacinths looked fine; only the light shades sold at $4 and |5; daffs plentiful at |3. Violets are getting small and are nearing their end. Demand is quite brisk; 75 cents per 100 is the price. Mignonette very fine; that from Mey- er's sold at $5; other stock, $2 and $3. Smllax had a great call and was very scarce. It seems that all the local growers are cut out. A flne lot would have been very profltable, as it sold as high as $3 per dozen strings. Asparagus plumosus sold well and more will be grown next season, as only a few had grown it this year. They claim they did well with it. It is also reported that ferns will be scarce from now on, unless the new ones come in. Notes. Walter Mott, representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, spent Easter Sat- urday and Sunday among the trade. Walter reports trade in his line very satisfactory. On Thursday, March 30, the florists were requested to meet Mr. Hodgman at the Mercantile Club in regard to organizing a financial committee in our line for the St. Louis World's Fair, in celebration of the Louisiana Purchase Centennial. But six fiorists were in attendance, owing to the rush preparing for Easter. It was decided that Mr. Hodgman be present at the Club meeting on the 13th inst. All fiorists are invited to attend. Mr. Walter Retzer of Shaw's Gar- den left for Chicago last week to spend Easter and perhaps locate there should something favorable turn up. Mrs. Gurney, wife of Jas. Gurney, superintendent of Tower Grove Park and Shaw's Garden, died on Thursday evening, aged 75 years. Death was caused by apoplexy, from which she suffered one week. Mrs. Gurney was an interested co-worker with her hus- band in all his undertakings. Mr. Gurney has the sympathy of all the trade in this city. The members of the Florists' Club should not forget that next meeting will be our annual rose meeting. Quite a number of new roses from the East will be on exhibition. The meeting will be held April 13, 3 p. m., at Odd Fellow's Hall. Pres. Sanders expects a large attendance, something like the last one. Bowling. A snow storm on Monday night again interfered with the attendance at the Bowling Club. Only six mem- bers showed up and rolled five games. D. Finlayson was high man. The scores were as follows: 1 S S 4 6 Tot. Av. D. Finlayson . ..141 165 162 167 170 796 15D J. J. Beneke 176 154 128 139 157 754 151 C. A. Kuehn 135 139 128 159 131 692 138 C. C. Sanders 116 147 136 124 157 680 136 John Young 119 149 128 118 146 660 132 John W. Kun2....146 115 124 134 128 647 128 Mr. Duncan Finlayson, one of our best bowlers, will leave us in a few weeks to take charge of Mr. H. C. Pierce's place at Pride's Crossing, Mass. Mr. Finlayson expects to return again in the fall and take his place at Mr. Pierce's St. Louis home. We are sorry to lose Duncan, as he would have helped us to again win the Evans cup at Detroit this summer, but Dun- can says you'll win It again easy with- out me. J. J. B. ^lUl m^ Itk^fC^ •■?>tPC^'* '^ym:^- APRIL. 6, 1899. The Weekly Rorists^ Review* 477 BUFFALO. The Easter Trade. I promised if it froze and blowed the latter part of last week that I would leave for southern climes. It did all of that and more, but the trip is postponed indefinitely. It was a cold week, hover- ing around the freezing point at noon and 10 to 15 degrees of frost every night. There is one consolation that fits all occasions and all circumstances — it might have been worse. It is quite conservative to say that it hurt the volume of business at least 25 per cent and entailed a much greater expense on what we did do. One florist said this morning that in three years we should not handle any cut flowers at Easter, and the tendency is that way. It was more and more than ever a plant Easter. I have not had the leisure to interview many of my fellow craftsmen, but the few seen all say the same. It was plants, morn- ing, noon, night, and Sunday morning; too much so, in fact. Those who laid in a big stock of good flowers, to be slangy, got left, or rather the flowers are left in the cool cellar or ice box. The demand for roses and carnations was even trifling compared to a few years ago, and as for bulb stuff, you could not give it away. There was ac- tually no demand at all for daffies, Ro- mans or tulips, and valley was not asked for; it answered the purpose to throw in a few dozen to keep the other flowers from shaking about in the box. There was one exception; the demand for vio- lets was excellent; doubtful if any such quantity was ever handled here before. Besides those grown here by those who also retailed them, our busy William Wholesale Kasting handled one hundred and fifty thousand. There were enough plants to meet all t'eiuands, even of lilies, and if all of the latter had been out that were intended for Easter, there would have been a sur- plus. Still, the lily has not waned in popularity. George Fancourt, of Wilkes- barre, sent a large lot of well grown hydrangeas, well colored, that were dis- tributed widely amongst the trade. What seems wanted a great deal is something moderate in price and what the public has not seen year after year. There is plenty of room for novelties and a liberal reward is in store for the man who will introduce some neat little plant, that has not been handed up to the customer's gaze for the last 20 years, and there are many things yet to be well done. Our conglomerate, cos- mopolitan mixture and breed is ever- lastingly after something new, and we must cater to the taste as do those who supply soap, suits or sermons. This time the grower and the com- mission man, of course, have had the best of it, because the retailer laid in a good stock of flowers at a good, stocky price, and many of them have stood stock still ever since in a cool retreat, so now don't grumble, Mr. Grower. Our commission man, Mr. Kasting, has rented a large, deep, roomy store very near the corner of Mohawk and Wash- ington streets, the very best location in town to suit all parties, where he will move about the 1st of May. His busi- ness has increased so remarkably the past year that he kept much of his hardy stuff, such as wire frames, tinfoil and immortelles, on the roofs of neigh- boring houses. This is the grand quar- ters that was once occupied by the Buffalo Cut Flower Exchange, of which G. Sebastian Pickleman was president, secretary, treasurer and board of lady managers. ''-\< <'roiii the remarks above that business was poor. The demand for plants was great and had we been blessed with better weather the sales would show better than any past year. As it was, I don't believe there was an in- crease. In another column I have men- tioned what plants sold best with us, with the hope that it may be a slight guide to your readers for their next year's preparations. I can't resist saying that the remark- ably small demand for our leading flow- ers was the belief by the public that they were out of their reach. They are frightened by a long face early in the week: "Oh, yes, ma'am, roses will be scarce and rather expensive." "Car- nations? Oh, let me see. Why, I'm ■lira id they will be double what they are today." And bo on and so forth. Per- haps it can't be helped, but in our city, which may be an exception, the normal quantity at a reasonable price would have been better for everybody. Every- body was able to do all the business that came their way in their own store except Mr. Rebstock, who spread out over a large part of the city, having no less than three annexes. We have tried it and don't like it. It needs too many money changers. Mr. Long was kind enough to notice a slight accident thai befell W. Belsey Scott. Some may think it was plain William. No more of that; we have an accident insurance and ooula not run against a snag if we tried. W.S. ST. PAUL, MINN. Easter Trade. Last month was the coldest March on record. Cold northwest winds pre- vailed during the entire period, while the snow fall was the heaviest of the winter. Under such conditions grow- ers and retailers alike were handi- capped and the volume of trade con- siderably curtailed. Easter week was no exception to the rule as regards the weather. In spite of such adverse circumstances Easter trade was good and a hurried inter- view with the leading dealers would indicate an increase of 25 per cent in the volume of sales over 1898. In the line of plants there was a fair supply of good stock which sold readily, leaving but little on hand. This was an off year for lilies and we saw but one lot of choice stock. Good lilies sold at 15 cents per bud at whole- sale and 25 cents at retail. Azaleas were in good demand, re- tailing at 75 cents to $10 each. Spiraeas and hydrangeas sold well, also palms and ferns, while cinerarias, valley, vio- lets, hyacinths and other bulbous stock were in fair demand for cheap stock. Bottle Brush and Crimson Ramblers were the novelties in the plant line, the latter being very popular. In cut flowers everything sold well from the smallest jonquil to the long- est stemmed Beauty. Carnations were in extra good demand, reaching even better figures than at Christmas time, thanks to the $30,000 find in Boston. Prices on cut flowers ranged rather higher than for several years past. There was a good home cut, but not near enough to supply the demand. Shipped stock was of uniformly good quality, indicating that the growers and shippers are beginning to realize the importance of sending out fresh stock. A. S. Swanson had an overflow store on Robert street filled with blooming plants, the choice of which were some extra nice Ramblers. L. L. May & Co. had an elegant dis- play, lilies and hydrangeas being ex- tra good, E. F. Lemke had his usual display of potted plants and cut fiow- ers. He has recently added a new re- frigerator to his store, which adds very much to its attractiveness. Holm & Olsen report a very busy week, with sales 30 to 40 per cent ahead of last year. J. A, May had a very good display of all seasonable stock, which sold to good advantage. Notes. Owing to the alteration and remod- eling of the old market house several of the fiorists will have to find new quarters. R. C. Seeger has moved his stock into a store on St. Peter street, near his old stand. Fred Schulze has opened a store on the same street, near the old market house, C. Anderson has disposed of his store on Western avenue and is work- ing for A, S. Swanson, Recent visitors: Walter Mott, Carl Cropp, J. Rolker, Mr. Van Zanten, Mr. Goemans, Mr. Kroeschell, Mr. Keur. Club Meeting. The Florist Club had a social meet- ing and entertainment at Minneapolis March 25th. The next regular meet- ing will be held at the Hotel Ryan, this city, Saturday evening, April 8tli. The bowlers made the following scores March 28th: E. Nagrel 128 128 168 154 153 146 E. Swahn 156 166 149 105 144 G. Will 145 134 139 J. Hartman 134 134 132 121 158 135 O. Win 136 97 142 141 ... 129 F. Hoppe 82 152 89 128 112 O. Monson 95 146 107 115 98 109 T. Lynes 67 101 86 78 83 E. Nagel wins the medal for the best average, it having been held for +wo weeks by G. Will. A good strong team for Detroit is now assured. X. Y. Z. .'■^M/j(n^w» i.iu''^' 478 The Weekly Florists^ Revievr. APRIL 6, 1899. OLEAN, N. Y.— W. C. Ross has re- moved his store from Laurens St. to Union St. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. SITUATION WANTED— B? a first-class all 'round florist; growing of roses a specialty; carnations, mums and general stock; good propagator; 23 years experience; single; best of references. Address 36 care of Florists' Review. WANTED— At once, a man to take charge of a small place in Indiana: must be a good all 'round grower; good wages. Address H. M., care Florists' Review. F OR RENT— JI25.00 per month — 8 greenhouses with store and flat in Chicago. X 30, Florists' Review. PARTNER WANTED— With small capital; one who understands ^eenhouse business, wholesale and retail. X. Y., Flonsts' Review. WANTED— Working foreman — General cut flower and bedding stock ^ower ; married man prefer- red. Address A. H. Schneider, Oak Park, 111. WANTED — Florist, single man, who can grow roses, carnations and a general line of plants ; must not be afraid of work. Wages, $15 per month, with board, more if satisfactory. Address Bemo Floral Co., 181 to 187 Hedges Street, Mansfield, O. SITUATION WANTED- By active and thoroughly reliable young man, 22, with up-to-date florist; one year's experience in greenhouse ; anxious for wider ex- perience; small wages at first no obstacle. Address W. Watt, Franklin Furnace, N. J. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class reUil stand. SfOoo feet of glaM. New. In city. Ought to net rood man at least f 3.00 per day. , Must buv stock, about Ispo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, lU. FOR SALE— Retail store, with greenhouse attached; excellent opportunity for good up-to-date man; rea- son for selling, ill health. Address Western, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-Bya first class grower of roses, carnations, chr>'santhemums and general stock; capable of taking charge ; employed at present but has good reason for desiring to make a change ; best of refer- ences; age 2q, single. Address 15, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By a married man, age 38, as gardener in a private place : can grow grapes under glass, and roses, carnations and mums, fruits and vegetaBles; m a place where 3 or 4 greenhouses are kept; life experience in the old country; good refer- ences: sober and industrious. Address J. S, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- A first class florist and decorator, at present employed by one of the most progressive and up to date florists in the country, wishes to make a change. Full particulars may be had by ad- dressing G. W., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-A young man,2iyearsof age and single, desires employment in or near Phila- delphia, in greenhouses or cut flower store ; 7 years' ex- penence as assistant in ^eenhouse and cut flower store. A full statement given m what he is most experienced and what he is capable of doin^, very best of reference. Address H. C. H., care of Florists' Review. FOR SALE— A fine farm with improvements; also nursery with well established trade, located in the Chattanooga Fruit Belt. Address E. F. Wetmore, Ogden, Tenn. SITUATION WANTED !ars.cS;; nations, violets, vegetable forcing. 9 years ex- perience: reference? furnished; middle states preferred. DKNUROBIIM, care Florists' Review. Bl IQI M P^^ '^ ^^^^ opportunity is UOII^I-OO open to a hustling OPPORTINITY, "wit^sp capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists' Review. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review when ROSES, CANNASJUUMS, etc. Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Climbing Roses in assortment, $^.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $15.00 per 100. Strong Field Grown Wichuriana (Merimorial Rose),$4.00 pet 100. 300.000 2J^ inch pot plants. Tea and Everblooming, in large assortment, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per « lOm. Hybrid Perpetual, 2}4 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Climbing, 2M inch pots. , $3.50 per 1(X), $30.00 per 1000. Clotilde Soupert (Strong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella * (Yellow Soupert), $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. IICUU RCDAIIIIIIIQ Bruant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for null ULnnlllUIIIO $2.25. a Splendid New singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New Bruants. the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. n A 1111 AC All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet UflllllHO for massing, $6.00 per 100. Duke of Mariborough, President McKinley, Tarrytown and Rol)ert Christie, $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv.de Anloine Crozy and President Carnot, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cannas. our selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Clll Al I AC strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitata, fcULMLIMO $5.00 per 100. PUDYQ AIITUCIIIIIIC Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last Unn I OHIl I nCniUlnO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. AMPELOP8IS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown. $8.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, three years, Jackmanii, Henryi and other large flowered vaj'ieties, $25.00 per 100. For full assortment of greenhouse slock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5. If In want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurserymans' Trade List, or write us for prices. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. pyliiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiii Itmtlon Th« R«Ytow when yoa wrtta. !IIIIIIIIIIHillllllllll!IIIHIIIIIBIilllBllilllllllHllilllBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIi lllBIIIIUilll!IHIIIIIinillllHl!lllHIIIIII Greenhouse Woodwork Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green- house conditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takei. a long time for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those of large capital ran make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum- ber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. I ■ WRiTt FOR Circulars OR Estimates. I MKr!iiBi'!iHiiiiiaiiiiiaiii'iHi!iiiHiini iiBiiiiaiiiiiniiiiiBi'iiBi!iHi'ini!iini'iinnHiriiaiiMHinH Mention th« Review when you write. I iiiM A srood chance for the right A BARGAIN ! Rfltail PJnral Cf nra °" °°^ °^ ^^'^ ^^^^ '^"^■* nCldll nUldl OlUIC ness streets for sale at a harg'ain. Don't write unless you mean business. -^^jB. p, KASTXVO, 496 Washlnffton St. BVFrAI.0, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. CLEMATIS. EVERY FLORIST luPimc OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER. Secy, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. Large flowering, either dormant or growing in f)otSj strong, healthy, eading sorts, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per 100. Downing Gooseberry, 2.5,000 1 and 2 yr., very low. H.P. Roses, leading kinds. .$1.50 doz., $10 per 100 Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine I -i r^i " a " plants J ^"^ ° Paeonies, best market sorts. . 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 3-inch 2 F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Mention The Review when you write. Always Mention the.... rioriete* Reviexv When Writing^ Advertisers. APRIL 6, 1899. TheWcddy Florists' Review. 479 E G. HILL & CO., RICHMOND, IND. EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS in fine stock and large quantity. Lady FItzwygram, gSoVe^'f ''' Mme. Bergman, Glory Pacific, Geo. S. Kalb, an at $2.50 per 100. Mile. Lucie Faure, ^^Snaffon'^'y^e?' $12.00 per 100. Pollv Racp Wfiite Glory of the Pacific, roiiy Kose, 120.00 per 100. CARNATONS. Grand AmorSra ^or April delivery, per- Cuttmgs of rtHlCI ll'df feet stock, |10 per lOO. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Daybreak, Victor, at $1.50 per 100. Finest Strain of CYCLAMEN in America, in separate colors, 2-in. pots, clean and unchecked, ready in April, $4 per 100. New Roses, Admiral Dewey. $30 per 100; Maid of Honor, $15 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, White Bougere, Muriel Graham, C. Soupert, Marie Guillot, Pink Soupert, White La France, Mosella, Fine stock, in large quantity, $2.50 per 100. 12 Hnest New Geraniums for^,^^.^' 3 New Bruants for 75 cents. Extra wel grown stock of AsparatfUS Plumosus, $5 per 100; SprenjeHi, $5 per loo E. G.HILL & CO. Mention Thf Review when you write. Qalms <■- Ferns The Larsest Stock of Plants In the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted v»neu we have anything special to offer. GEO. WineOLD, N. hI/,% St. CHICA60. Mention The Review when you write. H.W. BuCKBEE Seed Specialist, Roekford S«*d Farms. Forest City Crssnhousss. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mgntlnn The RovIpw whon von write. The Cottage Gardens, '■ *::!:.%•;,. queens, l. i. WHOIlvertisers. McKELUR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. OUR specialties: We have the LARGEST WHOLESALE House in Chicago. Orchids, High-Grade Roses, Carnations and Violets. Full Litis FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Sssds. Bulbs, Hardy Stock. Mention The Review when you write. F. r. BENTHEY, Managetr BENTHEY &C0. Wholesale and Commission nof^sts 41 Randolph Street, ...CHICAGO. .Wholesale Price List. Consignments Solicited '<:i'>^ Beauties, long $20, " medium.. 10 Maids, Brides, Me- teors 4j Perles 4, Carnations, long 1. fancy .. 2 " fancy sorts 2. Harrisii 6. Callas 6. Violets Romans 2, Valley 3. Daffodils 2, Tulips 2, Marguerites Smilax 18, Adiantum 1, Asparagus 50, Common Ferns Per 100 ,00 to 130.00 ,00 to 18.00 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 50 to 00 to 00 to 50 to ,00 to ,00 to .00 to .00 to .50 to .00 to .00 00 to .25 6.00 5.00 1.50 4.00 8.00 8.00 .75 3.00 4.00 8.00 5.00 1.00 20.00 75.00 Mention The Review when you write. TELTHOISEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums- are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 80 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats and in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1,000. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verscnaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety, 60 cts. per lOO, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FBKTHOUSEH, Schenectady, JX. Y. Mention The Review When you write. mardy Plants. Per 100. 1000. Hsiianthus gigantsus $3.00 $20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Hsisnium aut. supsrbum 3.00 20.00 " Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Beltenia Latisquamas 3.00 20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Vsroniea I. subssssilis Cx. I ann ^nn Clumps P-** "^-^ 250 at 1000 rate. Send for list. REA BROTHERS, - Norwood, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvilte, MMchell Co.N. C Mention The Revl>>'«» when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. BABY PRIMROSE. ed; $4 per lOO, express. $7 per I DO, express. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to 100 sprays 01 rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^3 per 100 ; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $1 . 50 , $10 per 100, express prepaid. New FraflrrantSlOOO CALL A. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- pance of violets and lilies, $1 and $2 per 13, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparaaus ^rengcri. 2-in., 24 for $1.50, mail- sX-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed; A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Dormant. ROSES III OWN ROOTS, FIELD CROWN. IN COLD STORAGE, CHICAGO. Leading varieties Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cut back to 24 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches, $75.00 per 1000. Hardy Climbers and Mme. Plan- tier, $35.00 per 1000. Marechal Neil. $75.00 per 1000. Yellow Rambler, $.')0.C0 per 1000. Some varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. List of varieties upon application. Address — W. F. HEIKES, MANAGER, 1308-1310 Unity Building, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Review when you write. Always Mention tne.... Florists' Review When Writing' Advertisers. r^^^i^sLuM;,. . 480 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 6. 1899. W*AjLi.Ai.JtAAAAAi.l..l.A*XAJuAJ^s# E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Cut Flowers HMiit's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. AleiiLion ilic lleview wb«n yoa write. CLEVELAND. The blizzard is over and so is Eas- ter. Tliursday, Friday and Saturday we had freezing weather and snow storms, consequently there were not the usual early orders, everybody seemed to wait for a break in the weather and then when Saturday came it was almost impossible to wait on the customers. The plant trade was good, ?1.50 to $3 plants had the call, larger ones did not sell so well. The Market Florists' had their opening at the Sheriff St. market Saturday and Mr. Neuman captured first prize, with a beautiful pyramid of blooming plants. Messrs. Smith and Fetters had a purple Im- mortelle cross with a spray of Harrisii lilies set in a recess lettered Hope and draped with cotton batting. J. M. Gasser had his window draped in white and represented a chancel, the candled triangles on either side and in the rear a dainty pure white cross covered with fine sprays of plumosus and a spray of cattleyas, making a very neat and much admired display when the candles were lighted. Chas. Wagner had a handsome win- dow draped in white and a cross; Adam Graham had a beautiful bank of azaleas reaching to the ceiling and Miss Eadie had vases of spring flow- ers tastefully arranged. Some very fine carnations were seen on some of the counters retailing at $1.50 per doz- en, mostly Mrs. Bradt, Eldorado, Jubi- lee and White Cloud. . Stock was plentiful, the only thing that was scarce was select roses. Chas. Erhart reports business better than anticipated. Mr. Beaumont is well pleased with his new location. Mrs. Carpenter, of Ashtabula, was a recent visitor. O. A. C. O. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II West 12th Street. Cincinnati. O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITCO. Mention The Review when you write. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price AMEBXCAN BEAUTY Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " 12 600,000 FEET OF GLASS. No charge • for packing. List. )4.00 to $5.00 3.00 8 2.00 1.60 1.25 1.00 per 100, 4.00 to per 100, 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 Mention The Reyiew MSTEOB BBIBBBMAID.... BBXSB PBBKE.. 4.00to CABVATION8 2.00 fancy. " 8.00 to 4.00 Boman Kyaclntlis.... 8.00 Valley " S.OOto 4.00 DaffodUs " 8.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. irfa«i you write. Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Growers of />■ IT ri All/rDQ and Dealers in V>U I I LU TT LliO Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III. Mention The Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. cm CAO O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. ^NDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., CUoaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Review when you wrtf. WHOLESALE DEALER IN GROWER OF ROSES. CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Raodolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when you write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnui SL CINCINNATI. 0. Consiflmments Solicited. Special Attention Given to Shipping: Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florists' Review when you write. H. G. BERNING, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TE8S0N, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. I.OTnS, SCO. ...Ilome Grown 6tock... Mention The Review when you write. C. W. WORS, 3740 Olive Street, - - ST. IiOUIS, MO. Flowers at Wholesale BOSES, and a fall line. Headquarters for the Southwest. ifsntlon The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GCO. M. KELLOGG. Pres. Growers of CUT FLOWERS ''^ Wholesale. Regular shtppingr orders eiven special attention. We iiave the largest plant west of Chicago. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Kevlew when you write. Always Mention the.... rioriete* Review When Writing Advertisers ■ ■.>fy'L.t,^f t . , J ■ rl.^'. . .krk^."-* ^ K»^i.^ MdA.Vl&:^i'Mi.* .Jifii^ APRIL 6, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 4Sl mwm BROS, CO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 42 a^44 Randolph St., Chicago, III. CARNATION Long Distance Telephone Central 466. White Daybreak. This is the fine white sport oU Daybreak that originated with Mr. P. M. Broadbeck. We have sold the flowers for several years and know it to be a good thing, and a money-mak- ing sort for the grower. Mr. Broadbeck is now prepared to disseminate it. Orders may be sent to us or direct to Mr. P. M. Broadbeck, Cullom and Clark Sts., Ravenswood, Chicago. Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 100. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST, SUBJECT TO CHftNGE WITHOUT NOTICE. We always ship Extra Select or High Grade Goods unless otherwise ordered. P. and D. at cost. Price per 100 American Beauties, medium $15.00 " " fancy, fair length... 20.00 " " fancy, long stem 80.00 Meteors, extra select $6.00 to 7.00 Brides, Maids, extra select 6.00 to 7.00 Brides, Meteors, Maids, good av- erage 4.00 to Perles, extra select 8.00 to Roses, our selection Carnations, extra select 2.00 to ' ' good average stock White l.SOto " our selection 5.00 5.00 8.00 8.00 1.50 8.00 1.00 P. and D. at cost. Price per 100 Harrisii 10.00 C&llas 10.00 Violets,fine 60 to .75 Valley, our specialty 2.00 to 4.00 Romans 2.00 to 4.00 Narcissus 2.00 to 4.00 Smilax 20.00 .\diantum 1.00 Asparagus, per string 50 to .65 Galax 1.50 per 1000 .20 Common Ferns 2.00 per 1000 .25 500 at 1000 rate. Abovenrices are suliject to change without notice. All flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLOU8T8' SUPPLIES and WIRE WORK » specUIty. On Wire Goods we can discount our own or any other list. Write for particulars. Our store open week days until 6:30 P. M.; Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Mention the Revl'eiw when you wiit«. The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2,970 No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 80.500 November ...86,500 December... 89,000 January 28,595 February ....33,500 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record? And for these I received from $2.50 to $1.00 per 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet; the way tnmgs look now, I shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new oook on Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a very free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1,000.. fOO.OO Per 100 flCOO per 500.... 45.00 Per dozen... l.BO Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5,000. Address Wl llllinQ > B88 Belmont St., I Li IHJnUri) BBOCKTOV, MASS. Mention the Review when you write. ANTON SCHLLTHEIS, Ss" .^^ College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), al50 Full and con- Line of Other Plowerinc Plants vince yourself Price List on Application. Mention The Review when you write. Special Offer. 200 Norway Spruce, 3 to 4 ft 6 cents each 300 " 3J^to3ft 5 200 American Arborvitae, 3 to 4 ft. 6 " 300 " " 2% to 3 ft. 5 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft 9 400 " 2Mto3ft 7 400 " 2 to3ft 5 SOOSugar Maple, 10tol2ft 10 200 " 9tol0ft 9 50 American Linden. 10 to 12 It 8 2000 Norway Maple, 4 to 6 ft $15.00 per 1000 8000 " 3 to 4 ft 10.00 " 2000 " 2J^to3ft 8.00 " 10,000 Peach, all grades and varieties. All stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and bandied. C. L. LONGSDORF, rioradale, Pa. Mention The Review when yon write. Ornamental Shrubs^ KSBBAOEOUS FEBEVHIAI.B. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyrethruma, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, rke Leading csTABLiBHCOtes*. N«w England NurservaMn. READING. MASS Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " " 5 '' 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, homegrown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington St. Buffaio, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. S'.Vl^ty .. Dagger Ferns. $1.50 per 1000; Fancy, $2.00 per 1000. Galax Laavaa, bronze or assorted, $1.00 per 1000. Laural Fastooning, $5.00 per 100 yards. Fine bunched Laurel, 50 cents per bunch. All orders by wire or mail promptly filled. CROWL FERN CO., 27 Boton St.. BOSTON. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. GOLD FISH and l^r?cV£k AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when yon write. THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bag, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KBATT PKAHT TOVXC CO. Rockford, III. Mention the Review wheti you write. HARRISII DISEASE ^V^mTSJ the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution ol 99 per cent 482 The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL. 6, 1899. GRAND RAPIDS. A colder, more disagreeable Easter oould hardly be imagined. There was several inches of snow on the ground and the thermometer ran from 10 de- grees at night to 28 degrees day time consequently all plants had to be wrapped and sent out in boxes, entail- ing a vast amount of work and delay in delivering. There were not many palms sold and those that were were cheap plants, 50 cents to $1. The supply of cut flowers was about equal to the demand, except carnations, which with some were very scarce. On the whole, business, in spite of the cold weather with all its draw- backs, was better than last year, and had the weather been better all agree that it would have been fully a third better. The following prices prevailed: Harrisii, $2 to $2.50 per dozen; carna- tions, 35 to 75 cents; tulips, valley and narcissus, 50 to 60 cents; roses, $1 to $1.50; extra selects, $2; not many sold at that price; violets, 15 to 20 cents per dozen. Henry Smith claims an increase of at least 25 per cent over last Easter. They worked night and day to fill all orders, as did Crabb & Hunter, who also in- creased 25 per cent over last Easter, dis- posing of their large houseful of lilies so close there was hardly a salable plant left. William Cunningham reports 5 to 10 per cent increase, the Grand Rapids Floral Company about the same. T. R. Renwick & Co. cannot determine whether business was improved or not without a critical examination of their books. The greenhouses all enjoyed a good solid trade, all they could man- age, business being a shade better than last year. LOUISVILLE, KY. Easter trade was much better than last year with plenty of flowers, prin- cipally bulbous stuff, and carnations. Harrlsils were less plentiful than last year. The stores of F, Haupt, S. J. Thompson, Jacob Schulz and H. Nanz were beautifully decorated and a large business was done. We have had many calls from Hol- land bulb growers, but they did not do such a good business as last year, the advance in price together with the tar- iff making bulb growing here unprofit- able. The outlook for spring business is good, as most people lost their plants this winter. KY. MARION, IND. Easter trade here was very good, far ahead of last year, both in cut flowers, plant sales and decorations. I furnished flowers and plants for eight church decorations, compared with two last year. If the weather had been favorable everything would have moved better and with less trou- ble. Lilies were scarce. Shipping trade was good too. Gunnar Teil- mann was lucky in having an im- mense crop of Kaiserins and Daybreak carnations. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros. WKO^BSAXE PBZOE LIST. Perdoz. Am. Beauty, extra long stem.. $8.00 to $1.00 Sff Cut Flowers i |ni;|i„ X mm> < < A ^m • Meteof per ioo, i 4.00 to 6.00 51 Wabash Avenue. Chicaao. Bridesmaid 4.00 to e.oo We Are Headquarters for... Kaiserln 4.00 to 6.00 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, cAiin.-.::: •.:•.:::: " ITil 2.00 of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, '• fancy " 8.00 Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. Roman Hyacinths 3.00 Ygllgy " 4 00 we grow 60.000^pL^^f"!I'Se"'"l'e?dmg^varieties, and -All other stoclc at lowestmarlcet prices. they cannot be surpassed. No charge for paclting. Mention The Rerlew when you write. M. RICE & CO. NCW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers ^1 Florists' Supplies 25 N. rourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when yon write. For Florists and Market Gardeners. Wholesale Catalogue sent on application. CAmnlo'c Acfar choice strain, pink, white and OCIIipiC » /«9l.CI f lavender, Ji-oz., 46 cents; oz., $1.50 W. C. BECKERT, seedsman. Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. 1^ CONTRACTS ^ Now I am opeu to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots fbr next season. Send in your list of wants tor quotations. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J Mention The Review when you write. w 2 I Burpee's Seeds Grow i THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE Nwfscry Florists* npatalogucs 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago Mention The Florlsu' Review when writing advertisers. CRABB & HUNTER, Vi aIi*'!' ^''ders received now for Spring de- T l\#lvy t> livery of Al stock such as produces a CAA^i^licl-c crop— Marie Louise, Far- OLfd'lClll9L9« quharand Lady Campbell. OADIIATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, uAllflA I iUllOi Evelina, Painted Lady.Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OBAVD SAPZBS, MICH. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. APRIL 6, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 483 ESTABLISHED 1802 "S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION FRESH Seaforthia SEEDS ofEiegans.,.. Price, $3.00 per 1000. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (UU of IS John Strttt) 36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW YORK Mention The Review when you write. Verbena King SAVS: Jones pays the freight — So do we on all rooted cutting, and until furth- er notice we will sell our fine nammotb Verbe- nas at 60c per loo, $5 per 1000 ; all well root- ed, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Verbenas gro every- where. It makes no dif- ference where you live we piarantee to reach you in safety and guar- antee satisfaction; what more can you ask ? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas, it matters not how large the order may be, (it the following prices : 60c per 100, $5 peri,ooo: 5,000 for $22; 10,000 for $40; 25,000 for $95; 50,000 for $175. Yes, and we have them, too. OUR MJIIIMOTH tfKRBEim PLANTS are now ready, they are fine strong plants and will surely please you, at $^ per 100, $18.00 per 1000. I nOk HFRF f C1[1iNJITIONS--To move LWIV null I. 1 them quick - Flora Hill, Mayor Pingree, Morello and Daybreak, $1.50 per 100; F'ortia, McGowan and Wm. Scott, $1.00 per 100 ; $7.50 per 1000. THAT CASH. PLEASE. Send for new descriptive list. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. THE ROOTED CUTTING SPECIALIST. Mention The Review when you write. And Still They Cornel Savanna, III., March 15, i8gg. South Stdb Floral Co. _ Dear Sirs : — The Verbenas received were so excep- tionally fine that I am tempted to try some of your other stock. Please send the following: * • * * J. Y. LAMBERT, Savanna, 111. OTlfTT A Y Strong Seedlings, ready for thumb ^piU.A JJj^ A., pots, 50c per 100, $4 per 1000, de- livered. Now is the time to buy your Smilax and thus save the express charges which you would have to pay later from pots. VERBE.N AS — New Mammoth, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1000. PETUMAS— nreer's Double Fringed, rooted cut- tings, $1 per 100. delivered. NEW GOLDEN nARQUERlTE - Rooted cut- tings, $1 per 100. KOSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready, clean, healthy stock, well rooted, at lowest prices quoted. Send for our lists and save money. Terms— Cash with Order. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., - SpringHeld, III. Mention The Review when you write. -. «■•- .'Tf;.^^.»r -'i -f 51 Wabash Avenue, W. S. HEFFRON. M»r. ^^CH ICAQO. PRICE LIST— Taking Effect April 6. ROSES. Am. Beauties, lone, per doz $4.00— " medium, per doz 2.00— short, •' .75— $1.00 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, per 100, 4.00— 6.00 Perles '• S.OO— 5.00 Roses, seconds, average '" 4.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty, pe^ loo Fancy varieties, fancily grown $3.00— $4.00 Ordinary varieties, fancily grown 2.00— Miscellaneous. Marguerites per 100, $ .60— Mignonette " 2.0O— Forget-me-not " l.OO— Callas per doz., 1.25— Harrisii, per 100, $10.00 " 1.50— Romans per 100, 2.00— Narcissus Poeticus " 8.10- Daffodils •' 2.00—3.00 Tulips " 2.00-4.00 Valley " 4.00— Violets " .75—1.00 Pansies " 1.00— Decorative. aspaaacus. Per string $ .50— FKaas. Per 100, 25c per 1.000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00- 1.25 eaLax. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c .... per 1,000, $1.00 SMI Lax. Common per doz., $1.50— $2.00 Wild, crop ruined by frost. All other flowers in season. Above quotations are subject to change without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qtialities charged for according to valtie. Regarrtless ot prices quoted all stock will be billed at lowest market rates. Store open from 7:00 A. M., until 6:30 P. M. SunKuys and Holidays closed at noon. Mention the Review when you write. rni Fl l>\lv=»=^ ers who plant for proflt, is the "plain tallcs" we give this year for the first^ime, at the head of every department, as to Just the best varieties for different purposes. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. Producers of Only THE BEST Seeds that Grow, The illustration above was engraved exactly natural size from photograph taken at Fordhook the past season. Sold only in sealed packages^ each bearing our registered trade-mark monogram. Per pkt., lOc; yi'Ox.f 16c.; Per oz., 30c. BURPEE BUILDING. Mention the Revterw when you write. PHILADELPHIA, PA. gIRCHlDS.... To arriv* bacinning of April- Laelia Anceps, L Anceps Alba, and L Autumnalis. Lager & Hurrell, frp:A;%".<' summit, n. j. Mention The Review when you write. THE BES FOR ALL Florists For Sale by Seed Stores For Free Pamphlet, write to Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. J« J« J« ^Always mention the Flofists' RcVlCW when writing advertisers. j« ^jltjt 486 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ APRIL 6, 1899. MILWAUKEE. EJaster weather was unusually dis- agreeable for the florists this year, necessitating precaution against frost in all deliveries of plants and cut flowers. Stock shortened up, especi- ally roses, in which difficulty was ex- perienced in the filling of early orders towards the latter part of the week. Carnations were fairly plentiful, es- pecially in fancy varieties. There was enough bulb stock to go around, with prices remaining fairly firm. Lily plants were extremely scarce, but there being a good supply of spiraea, azaleas, mignonette and callas they were largely substituted. Prices ranged on roses from $5 to $10 per 100, according to quality; carnatiofls, $3 to $7; violets, 50 cents to $1.00; valley, $4; Harrisii, $1.50 per doz. Archie Middlemass has opened up a down-town store on Wisconsin street, near the Northwestern depot. Ellis & Pollworth are now running two wagons, having recently put on a large wagon for the hauling of palms and merchandise. GEO. W. PETUNIAS AND JADOO. Wm. Robertson, gardener to John W. Pepper, Esq., exhibited two grand plants of double petunias in 12-inch pots, the plants being about 36 inches in height, and 40 inches through, looking more like chrysan- themums than petunias. — Florists' Exchange, Mch. 25. Something unique at an exhibition, in Philadelphia at least, wove two well grown plants ot petunia trained in bush form, similar to what we gen- erally see among chrysanthemums at the autumnal sho^s. Ihe plants must have been three feet high end as far through. They were grcwn and shown by Wm. Ilobertson, gar- dener for J. W. Pepper Esq., Jenkin- town, and attracced much attention. — American Florist, Mch. 25. The double petunias that I exhib- ited at Horticultural Hall on the 2 1st were grown in half-Jadoo and half soil. I used a mixture of Jadoo liquid for watering. WM. ROBERTSON, Gardener for Jno. W. Pepper, Esq., Jenkintown, Pa. GOVERNMENT SEEDS. WASHINGTON, March 30. — Bids for furnishing the government with field, flower and vegetable seeds for the year ending June 30, 1900, have been asked for by the Department of Agriculture. In round nunmbers 13,- 000,000 packets of vegetable seeds, 1,000,000 packets of flower seeds, 91,- 000 packets of tobacco seeds, 32,000 of cotton seeds and 36,000 of lawn grass seeds are wanted. All bids must be filed not later than April 20. The seeds must be furnished ready for mailing in packages of five or more packets each. ^1 CUT STRINGS, ID feet long, 50 cts. each. Shipped to any part of the country. I I j ■ iiinnii iiiniiiiniii iiiniiiiiiniMiiiM iiiiiiniiiiniiiiniiiiiiiii iiinii'iiiaiiiii Jady Dorothea.e Winner of Silver Cup as best New Rose — Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, i8q8. Also Certificates of Merit — New York and Toronto. The Florists' Bose, a f^ee bloomer, always an attractive g and selling color. Vo bnll heads. B 1 plant 50c; 12 plants $4.00; 100 plants $25.00; 250 plants $50.00; 500 plants $75.00; 1000 plants $125.00 m I JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. | I iiiiiniiiiiBiiiiiiiiiniiiiiBiiiiHiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiii Mention The Review when you ■write. Hi PALMS All Home Grown, Strong: and Healthy. All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget it. ARECA LUTESCENS. HelRht. Per doz. Per 100 6-ln. pot. 3 Plants, 22 to 26 In. $9.00 »75.0O 6 •• 3 it 28 to 30 In. 12.00 100 00 7 " 3 H 30 10 34 In. 1500 125.00 8 '• 3 • 1 80 to 36 In. 18.00 150.00 10 " 3 <( 60 inch. 5.00 each. 12 " 3 *' 60 to 72 In. 10.00 l( 14 " 3 (1 7 to 8 feet, 25.00 *• KENTIA Leaves. S-in. pots, 4 to 5 4 " 5 to 6 5 " 5 to 6 6 " « 6 " 6 BELMOREANA Height. Per doz. 10 to 12-ln. $8.00 15 to 18-ln. 6.00 18to20-ln. 12.00 18to20-ln. 15 00 24to30-ln. laOO Per 100 $ 25.00 50.00 100.00 125.00 150.00 KENTIA Leaves. 2V-ln. pots, 3 to 4 3 " 4 to 5 5 " 5 to 6 FORSTERIANA Height. Per doz. 8-ln. $1.50 10 to 12-ln. 2M 20to24-ln. 9.00 Per 100 $12.00 20.00 75.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. 2x3-ln. pot, 6to8-ln. high, - - - perlOOO, $10.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Moon's Trees Grow. lOyUVrvl UdKSy 3 to 8 ft., assorted varieties, finely rooted. 100 000 MfinlP^ 8tol6ft. Sagar, Norway. Syeamora and Silver Laavad, IWjWVF ITia|Jlc:»j Straight and fine, special quotations. BEECH, European and Purple Leaved : BIRCH, Cut Leaved Weepinc, White and Yellow; ELHiS, ASH. LINDENS, HORSECHESTNUTS, MABNOLIAS and WILLOWS. In fact an immense stock of choice DECIDUOUS TREES. Send list of your wants for estimate, or call and see our stock. Trade Lists, also 40-paKe Descriptive Catalogues free on application. Only sixty miles from New York City. Only thirty miles from Philadelphia. THE WM. H. MOON CO. .... MORRISVILLE, PA. Mention Plorlate' Reylew when yon write. F. & F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Brewers TREES and PUNTS in Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY Mention The ReTlew when 70a write. APRIL 6, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review, 487 The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Trade Prices for April. R. C. Carnations, READY TO SHIP AT ONCE. Per 100 ARGYLE $3.00 EVELINA 8.00 EMPRESS 3.00 PAINTED LADY.... 2.00 PSYCHE 2.00 FLORA HILL 1.50 JUBILEE 1.50 MAYOR PINGREE 1.50 ARMAZINDY 1.50 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 NEW YORK 4.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 4.00 BONTON 4.00 EVANSTON, 1899 6.00 Five cuttings at 100 rate. PLANTS. 2 1-4 inch. Per 100 BEGONIAS, Erfordii, fine bedder $2.00 Hybrida " .., 2.00 " Sandersonii " 2.00 " Fuchsias 2.00 PaulBruant 2.00 " Fuchsioides 2.00 " WhiteRubra 2.00 " Schraidtie 2.00 " 10 others in small lots 2.00 ABUTILONS, Souv. de Bonne 2.00 Triumph de Sivet 2.00 " also mixed 2.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem 2.00 IRESINES, in two colors, red and yellow, they make the best Canna borders 2.00 HELIOTROPES, Albert Dix, Czar and White Lady 2.00 SMILAX 2.00 " from flats 50 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ERECTUM... 2.00 GERANIUMS, finest mixed, only 2.00 SALVIAS, Clara Bedman and Le President. 2.00 DAISIES, double white anddouble red 2.00 VELVET PLANT 8.00 NEW COLEUS BROWNII, a crimson brown bedder 5.00 MME. SALLEROI 2.00 NEW LARGE FLOWERING YELLOW MARGUERITE 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Mrs. Northcott, Modesto, Halcyon, Vernon Beauty, Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmer and Mrs. J. Peabody. IRIS, purple, yellow, blue and white 8.00 Five plants at 100 rate. Mention The Review wben 70U write. GOOD STOCK •tFAIR PRICES. Persian and other Lilac, 5 to 6 ft., 20c each. Splreas — Thunbergia and Reevesia, 3 to 4 feet, I5c each. Saspberrlea — Cuthbert, E. Prolific, Marlboro, and Golden Queen, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Ckioseberries — Red Jacket, 2 years, 6i)c per 10, $5.00 per 100. Houghton, 2 years, 35c per 10, $1.25 per 100. Oolden Mayberry. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. GEO. F. CURWEN, VILLA NOVA, - - Del. Co., Pa. Mention The Review wben you write. Runnerslrom Mafie Louise Yiolets, which have borne 100 flowers per plant this last winter. From now until May 1st will sell good Rooted Cuttings at $5.00 per 1000. Come anof see for yourselves, dear friends, and I will prove to vou that my stock is clean, free from disease and first r I AWDITTriU ^^^^^ '" ^"^^^ respect. X,* lJKVintlM.K.n, Money refunded if not just RHINEBECK, N. Y. as I say. Cash with order. Mention The Review when you write. Now is the time to plant, in order to secure best results this season. Hardy Nymphaeas For the Water Garden We offer a full line of Hardy and Tender Nymphxas, Lotus and Vic- torias, for all purposes— decoration, display and for cut flowers. We make a specialty of these favorites, and our collections in both hardy and tender sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleased to furnish esti- mates and offer practical suggestions for planting large or small ponds to intending purchasers. HENRY A. DREER, 714- Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Review when you write. A • T^ i • From 2x3-in. Amencan Beauties »ri $50 per 1000. THE BEST STOCK I EVER SENT OUT.... JOSEPH HEACOCK. Wyncotc, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100 Hardy Perennials. Clematis Davidiana, strong, 1 year $6.00 Eulalia Gracillima Univittata and Jap.- Variegata 4.00 Funkia Alba 4.00 Hemerocallis tlava 4.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors, per 1000, $40.00 5.00 Helianthus MultiflorusPlenus and Soliel d'Or 4.00 Hibiscus, Crimson Eye 5.00 Iris Germanica 2.50 Perennial Phlox, fine collection 5.00 Pinks, strong clumps 5.00 Paeonies 8.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, per 1000, $80.00 4.00 Spirea Polmata Elegans 4.00 Yucca Filamentosa, 2 years 8.00 All of the above are strong, field-grown stock. VICK & HILL CO.. ROCHESTEK, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Doinsettia Pulchcrrima... Stroncr, Dormant Canes, from 6-inch pots. Can be shipped with little cost. If started growing shortlv, will give ) ^"^ OO you any amount of the right > vJ'J'VfVf kind of Cuttings ) per doz. WILLIAM SCOTT, Main and Baloom Streets, BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, 1899 KABDY SHBUBS. TREES, VUTES, EVEBGBEEirB and PEBElTVIAXiS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, very cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. Review wben Some Things You Want.... AGERATUM, blue and white dwarf. Per 100 covered with Cuttings, 500, $5.00 1.50 HARDY PHLOX, 10 distinct varieties, 2-in. pots 2.50 FUCHSIAS, 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 GIANT PEARL MARGUERITE, 2-in. pots 2.00 RUDBECKIA, 35^-in. pots 4.00 STATICE ARMERIA, 3J4-in. pots 3.00 BEGONI AS, 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 ACHILLEA, the Pearl, 2-in. pots 2.00 Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Cash, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Review whpn vmi write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention the Review when you write. SMILAX. NICE THRIFTY PLANTS from thumb pots. If shifted now will make fine stock for Summer planting. $1.50 per hundred. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Review when you write. INSURE *fl*;BfFIEE Florists* Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W. J. VESEY, S*c'y. ._^^ FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention The Review when yoo write. Mention The FlCfrists' Review when writing advertisers. .'t'if^.iJIilL 488 The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL 6. 1899. HARTFORD, CONN. The Spring flower exhibition of the Conn. Horticultural Society opened March 28 with the usual bad weather, but fortunately the other two days were fine and the audience good. To the poor quality of bulbous plants this year, is due the smaller number of entries in classes for these plants, although there were exception- ally fine exhibits of hyacinths, tulips, freesias, etc. The azaleas were very beautiful, showed care and judgment in growing and deserved the very favorable comments made on them. Among roses, Carnot, Kaiserin and Brunner stood out most prominently, some magnificent specimens being shown. Very fine cyclamen were ex- hibited by James Ballantyne, gar- dener for Ex-Gov. Morgan G. Bulke- ley, which for size of individual fiow- ers are seldom equaled. These were awarded a first prize, and also the "Jadoo" prize, the plants having been watered with Jadoo liquid. John Coombs had the largest ex- hibit of flowering bulbs and received first prizes in almost every class he P.Tl t.fiT*fid Robt. Patchet, John Smith, T. J. McRonald, W. B. May and several others exhibited flowers which would have done credit to any exhibition in the country. W. B. May, gardener for James J. Goodwin, had a table of mis- cellaneous plants tastefully arranged, and which did not escape the visitor's eye by any means. Chas P. Lincoln had several of his new plant and flower stands at the exhibition, which were greatly ad- mired, and quite to Mr. Lincoln's ad- vantage in a pecuniary way. These stands deserve all the good things said of them, as they are strong, graceful and reflned in outline and color, and would harmonize with the furnishings of almost any room. Collections of butterflies and moths, and stuffed birds were a pleasing fea- ture, and tastefully gotten up cages, each holding a pair of beautiful white fan-tail pigeons, surrounded by daffo- dils and tulips, added much to make this a very beautiful exhibition, and one deserving of much larger attend- ance. R. L Brides k Bridesmaids, i||f% rn ^ From a.in. Pots, \y>dU Hice Clean Stock at S"i per 100 Smilax, 2-in. pots, at $1.50 per 100. CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings. Scott, Bridesmaid, Stuart, Meteor, Gold Finch, Uncle John, per 100 ..$1.25 White Cloud. Dazzle, " 8.50 Daybreak, Flora Hill, Albertini, per 100 2.00 Rex Begonias, 2H-in. pots, 8 varieties per ItO 8.00 Cash with Order. Mcdonald & Steele, """tjsk'-^^' Mention The Review when you write. Look Here for Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Abutilon, var. trailing $2.00 AKeratum, blue and white.. 1.00 AUernanthera, red and yel- low, per 1000, $5.00 60 Anthemis, double yellow.. . 2.00 Begonia Rex, 50 to 80 var. .. 2.00 " Incarnata Gigantea 2.00 Vernon 1.00 Chrysanthemums, named.. 1.50 Cuphea (Cigar plant) 1.00 Coleus, mixed, per 1000, $5 . . .60 " separate colors " S6.. .75 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 1.50 " named 1.50 Forget-me-not, winter flow- ering 1.50 Per 100 German Ivy $1.25 Heliotrope, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Geraniums, named; Double Grant, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Rev. T. B. At- kinson, Gloria ae France etc., per 1000, $12.50 1.50 Mixed, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Md. Sal., " 10.... 1.25 Bronze 1.50 Silver Leaf 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 8.00 Happy Thought 3.00 Mars 8.00 Per 100 Geranium Md. Bruant ...$2.00 Mrs. Parker 4.00 Imp. Sultana. 1.50 Lemon Verbena 1.50 Lobelia, blue • 1.00 Lantana, assorted 1.50 Manettia bicolor; -. 2.00 Pyrethrum Little Gem 1.50 Pelargoniums, named 4.00 mixed 8.00 Double Alyssum, giant 1.00 Salvia, scarlet 1.25 " golden leaved 2.00 Violet M. Louise 60 Verbenas, per 1000, $6 75 Daisy Snow Crest 2.00 POTTED PLANTS. 2^-inch except where noted. Per 100 Begonia Rex, mixed,20 to 30 var. . . .$4.00 " Louis Closson, $4 and 6.00 " named varieties 6.00 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Abutilon, var. trailing 4.00 Mrs. Parker Geranium 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Pollock Ger $4.00 Silver Leaf " 4.00 Mars " 6.00 Md. Bruant " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Hydrangeas, P. and W., 4-inch 10.00 Per 100 Vincas Var., 2-in $2.00 3-in 4.00 8Min 6.00 4-in 10.00 Dracaena S5.00 to 80.00 Imp. Sultana 3.00 Terms Cosh or G. 0. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. formerly called IHISS CLARA BARTON BriJlte- MAID OF HONOR, Plants in 25i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per KO, $15.00; 50 at 100 rate. per lOOt', $125.00; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., eisEimSt.ciNciNNATi.o. For sale also by E. a. HILL & CO.. Richmond, ind.. and F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacturefsof WIRE S DESIGNS and Dealers in HmHmmFLORISTS' 88 SIPPLIES Mention Tha R«vi>w when you write. Calycanthus rioridu$,rJ!ft.^ Cbionanthus Virginica, 2 to 8 ft.; Cotoneaster Si- monsii, 2 to 3 ft.; Deutzia Scabra, single and dou- ble, 8 to 5 ft.; Exochorda Grandiflora. 8 to 4 ft.; Halesia Diptera and Tetraptera, 8 to 4 ft.; Hippo- phea Rbamnoides, 2 to 8 ft.: Hypericum Kalrai- anum, 2 to 3 ft.; Spirea Apulifolia Aurea, 4 to 5 ft.; Ulex Europeus, 1% to 2 ft. A large assortment of trees, shrubs and vines. Send for catalogue. SAHITEL C. MOON, HorrtsTllIe, Bnckg Co., P«. Mention The Review when you write. Fine Perles In 2-in. pots, as well as Beauties, Maids, Brides, am*/ M_ Meteors, La France and WOOtOnS »°'l kaiserin -now ready. Send 50 cts. or $1.00 for samples of what you want and prices. Carnations out of flats ready now. Can furnish Rooted Cuttings of all Roses except La France and Kaiserins. Write qsO. A. KXTKI,, Long Distance Phone 14. PEKXH', IXtl: Mention The Review when you write. Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS. 108-U4 Liberty Street, Columbus, O. Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concemiiiK it. QuKBNS, N. Y., Feb. 16, i8q7. Mr. Thkron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Support and am free to say that I consider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and easily ap- plied, and I think will prove very durable, and you cer- tainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK GREENHOISE BOILERS PIPIS. IIIII\GS AM) MMII \TI\G \PPVR\TIS Send Four Cents far Catalogue. • • • OWI ENHOlSf Bl II DISO Mention The Review when you write. t,*b-i:^^./d Jji ■ ■/ ■ .cr^-'^ •' '■■■, '." ■ APRIL. 6, 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 489 CARNATIONS... " ^ ROOTED • aJTTINGS. O. H. Cran«— The leader, larg^e brilliant scarlet. Early and oontinuous bloomer. 0«n. Maeao (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Early and free. Oan. Oomaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer, long stiff stems. Slaolar (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Ilmarioa (Hill) Large soft scarlet. Malba (May and Craig) Light pink. White Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Sold Nufcot, yellow. Now York, cerise pink. Mrs. Jas. Doan, Mary Wood, white, light pink. Mrs. Boo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. Wo havo a FINE STOCK. t^' Sond for our eomploto dosorlptlwo Prioo List. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, INt>. Mention The Hevleir when you write. [flerr's Carnations f Tnree houses of California Novoltios Z from John H. Siovors * Co. I Iris Miller and Elsie Furgeson are entirely I novel colors and should be in every grower's i collection. Leslie Paul is a rival of and in I my estimation better than Maud Adams. I Harriet Bradford is a heavily marked fancy, I and the four are very free bloomers from I October 1st to end of season. There are (four others, and all have extra large flowers on long, stin stems and with perfect calyx. f 12 each of the 8 sorts for $10.00, I or SBO for $18.75 I Uncle Walter is a scarlet sport from Tidal J Wave, and said by men who have seen the f others to be the brightest of them all. b Price $6.00 per lOO, I or $40.00 per l.OOO {' Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. [ ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review when you write. GONCH SHELL CARNATION. Booted CattlBgB now ready, from sand. The fterpetual producer of bloom the year round, color ight pink, built up in the center ; long stiff stems: non-bursting; fringed and fragrant and a good keeper; from 2^ to 3 in., when well grown; will average 3 in.. $6.00 a 100, |25 per 500, ^ per lOOO. H GROUT 839 Pine street, • vnvu I ) 8pbxhofisx;d, mass. Mention the Review when you write. Young Stock and Rooted. I Cuttings of new and stan- dard varieties of CHRYSANTHEMUMS and CARNATIONS, &^''^'*'*'^^ Write for prices. We can save you money. E. F. OVERMAN, Wabash, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. NOW READY- New and Standard Varieties. CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Our Price List is teeming witii new and good tilings. Send for it. The stock wc send out is a source of satisfaction to our customers and pride to ourselves. Don't wait too long; some varieties are already very scarce. H. Weber & Sons, - Oakland, Md. Mention The Review when you write. ahlia Camelliaeflora... Illustrated in Florists' Review January 36, iSog, and in Florists' Exchange August 13, i8g8. .'V warded by the American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel- liaeflora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia CamelliajHora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and dues not exceed two feet in pots or in field. The blooms are bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 'ii^-'m. pots, $1.50 per do/.; $10.00 per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April lOth. Orders booked now and filled in ro- tation. Cash with order. «■ Kaiiip^i • « ^ ■■ ik.iv# A. L. iVIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. D 100,000 VERBENAS, r: THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PUNTS, 12.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10,000 Ho Bust or Mildew. Packod Iilg'ht and BatisfiMtion Guaranteed. We are the Largest Qrowers of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L». DILL»OIN, Bloomsbur^, Pa. Mention The Review when yon write. New Varleaated. S/\|S|DUSKY Fancy CARNATION The earliest* freest^ largest and most prodtictive variegated Carnation ever offered to the trade* One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT IT I $2 per dozen. $10 per hundred. $76 per thousand. Mention The Review when you write, W. R HALL, Qydc, Ohio. B.^"l.x CARNATIONS ! Mrs. Bradt, Gold Nnnet, Wblte Clond, f^.i 0 per KtO. $40.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, Daybreak and JubUee, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also 9 most promising varieties of '99, and 15 leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. Carnations- Kngs.... FINE STOCK. Daybreak, $1.50 per 100, $^2.00 per icxx) Wm. Scott, 1.00 " 7.50 " Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO. 199 Orant Ave. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. CA' R;;N^^'m i mm Rooted Cuttings of Novelties and Standard varieties. Send for price list. Also Lady Campbell, Swanley White and California Violets and Giant Double .Alyssum. W. B. SKEI.MIBE, - AVONDAI.E, PA. Lock Box 10. Telephone connection. Mention The Review when you write. ^ways mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. 2^-inch Pots. X PLANTS, CHBTSAjrTHSMirMB. 100 1000 Frank Hardy, 5 inches $5.00 $50.00 Modesto, BonnaflTon 2.50 2.).00 eiory of the Pacific 3.00 GeoKlana Pitcher, Mrs. F. Perrin... 3.00 W. H. LiBCOin 2.!i0 CABVATZOHS. Maud Dean 3.00 Mayor Itngree 2.50 Harrison's White, Alaska 2.00 BOSES. Teilow Rambler, Pink Rambler 2.50 25.00 White Rambler, Bride, 'Maid S.OO All First-Class Stock. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J. l^entlon The Review when you write. c ARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for $4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washingrton, D. C. Mention The Review when yon write. 'klways mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ■-•TC 490 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ APRIL. 8, 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED KVBKV THUKSDAY BY . THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-535 Caxton Building, Ciiicago, 334 Dearirarn Street. Subscription, f t.oo a year. To Europe, $i.oo. scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Sub- Advertising rates: Per incn, #i.oo; )i pagre, fis-So; full pagre, $37.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising: accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1800. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.490 .'Vmetican KoseCo. .489 Amling. E. C 483 Baker, W. 1 484 Bailer, F. A 478 Bassett & Washbum.480 Beckett. W.C 482 Benthey &Co 479 BerninK, H. G 480 Blanc&Co 479 Boemer, F 485 Budlong,!. A 480 Buckbee.H.W 479 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co... 482^485 Cambridge Tile Co.. 490 Chicago Wrecking Co!?. 4»2 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 480 Cottage Gardens .... 479 Crabb& Hunter ....482 CrowlFern Co 481 Curwen, G. F 487 Cut Flower Ex 484 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy *92 Dietsch, A. &C0....492 Dillon, j.L ...489 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 489 DreeriH.A.i ■.!.;■..; 487 Dunlop, J no 488 Elliott, W.H 486 Ellis & Pollworth ...491 Ellison & Tesson. . . .480 EslerJohnG. Secy .478 F. & F. Nurseries... 486 Felthousen, J.E ....479 George Bros 488 Gibbons, H.W 490 Giblin& Co 492 Greene & Underbill. .488 Grout, H 489 Hales. H.W 485 Hall, W. E 489 Hancock, Geo. & Son 489 Heacock. Jos.... 486-487 Heikes, W.F 479 Herr, Albert M 489 Herr, D. K 483 Hill.k. G. &Co 479 Hitchings&Co ...._ 488-490-492 HoffmeisterFlo. C0..488 Humfeld, C 488 Hunt.E. H 480 Iackson, E. B 487 acobs,S.& Sons... 492 ewett, Z. K. &C0..487 Lasting, W.F 478-481-484 Keenan's Seed Store.481 Kelsey, H. P 484 Kellogg, Geo. M 480 Kennicott Bros. Co. 481 Kraft Plant Tonic... 481 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 491 Kuehn.C.A 480 Kuhl, Geo. A 488 Lager & Hurrell 485 Lawritzen. C 487 Lockland Lumber Co 478-485 LongD. B 484 Longsdorf, C. L 481 Lord & Bumbam Co 492 Louisville. Tob. Co. 485 Lynch. W. E 480 Manning,]. W 481 McDonald Bros 488 McDonald & Steele .488 McKellar & Winter- son 479 McMorran,E.E.&Co 492 Miller',' A.' 'll'. '.'.'.'. '. ". ! !489 Minor, W. L 481 Model Plant Stake Co. 48g Moon,' S.' c!*..'; !.'!'..*.' 488 Moon, W H. Co ....486 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 491 Morris Floral Co 487 Old Colony Nurseries 487 Overman, E. F 489 Parlin & OrendoriT Co 491 Pennock.S.S 484 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 484 Quaker City Machine Works 492 Randall, A. L 480 Rea Bros 479 Reed & Keller 488 Regan Pt'g House. ..482 Reid, Edw 484 ReinbergBros 480 Reynolds, A. L 489 Rice, M. &Co 482 Ricksecker, Cha8...479 Rudolph, Max 480 Schmitz, F. W. 0...482 Schultheis, A 481 Scott, W :487 Sefton, J. W. Co 492 Shelmire, W. R .... 489 Siebrecht & Son ....484 Smith, N. & Son 484-485-487 Soltau, C. &Co 489 South Side Floral Co. 483 Storrs & Harrison. .478 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 483 Vesey! 'W. 'I'.'Se'c'y '. ; 487 Vick&Hill 487 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 483 Weber &Sons 489 WietorBros 482 Wittbold, Geo 479 Wors, C. W 480 Yates' Plant Co 484 Young. John Welsh .484 Zeese&Co 492 GALVESTON, TEX.— Steps are be- ing taken to hold a chrysanthemum show here next November. Mrs. C. Dart is secretary of the executive com- mittee. Still Another ! M. S. WORDEN, FLORIST, Carnations and Violets a Specialty. North Adams, Mas.s., March 27th, iSgg. The American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, Pa. I^ear Sirs: — Please send me your new catalogue and price list of Jadoo Fibre. If you remember, I had a bag of it a year ago last fall. I was very choice with what I did get, and only used it mixed with other soil for Calla Lilies and some other few bulbs. Such Callas as I have grown with it ! Every- one says they arc the finest they ever saw. And such blooms, and lots of them ! Wishing you the best of success, which the "Jadoo " surely deserves, I am, Respectfully yours, [Signed] M. S. WORDEN. North Adams, Mass., March 31st, 1899. The American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia,. Pa. Dear Sirs -.—Herewith I hand you express order for $7.50, for which please send 500 lbs. Jadoo Fibre via Clyde Line to Troy, then care of F. R. R. I be- lieve the Clyde steamers sail on Tuesdays for Troy. You are at liberty to refer any one to me you wish at any time as regards Jadoo Fibre, and I shall be pleased to answer any questions they may ask; for as you know, I think there is nothing like it for growing Callas and all other kinds of bulbs, and for rooting cuttings, especially Carnations, if used properly. Respectfully yours, [Signed] M. S. WORDEN. Send for onr new catalogrie. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell "Jadoo." Mention The Review when you write. OrB POTS... 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I 520-535 Caxton Building, -^GHIGAQO. * * it4i4i4t444t4«4tif4t4»4t4t4i4t4i4i4i4i4t4;4t4i4i4k4k4t4i4kif4kif4t4t4i4t4k4i4i4kX tSwT^ 492 The Weekly Florists* Review. APRIL 6, 1899. *, >. --js:- ^a:^-' jKflONMfGff Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, quicker and more effective than the hellows. ^ — Warmly com- mended by all who have tried It If your seeds- man does not have it order direct from us. Price 94.75 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY .ill. Those Red Pots Stanterdt— Full Size and Wide Bottomt, Bulb Pant and Azalea Pets for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. D«troit, Mioh. Mention Tb* Review when you write. EVANS* Improved CHALLENGE O VENTILATING APPARATUS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Works. RICHMOND, IND. Metitloti The Review when yon write. High Grade BOILERS a&. Fw GREENHOUSES. O STUm JIHD HOT WATER. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. 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Always mention the FlOrietS' RevieW when writing advertisers. :it.jik-t;it:.i-:.-.^^-j: ■-■.*■.■, •■,'^'-'i• '-■'i-i --.-tliir ii I ^Ti f«iiriH^A i"iil£:k-tJ...«<;<.fft ',:wJ.»«'2'*--<.^ .-v^^ ■ APRIL 13. 1899, The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 497 when shifted your benches will soon be again crowded and the hot bed is a great relief. There is no need of three feet of stable manure, as we used to make up to grow cucumbers in a temperature of 80 degrees. If there is 18 inches of manure well trodden down it will be plenty and last long enough to keep the plants growing far better than a greenhouse bench till warm weather arrives. There are many plants that are far better done in the hot bed than in the greenhouse and several that can't be grown satisfactorily without them. Verbenas, lemon verbena, achyranthes, coleus, sweet alyssum, all the varie- years ago, and we have saved our own seed annually since, selecting the best formed and best colored spikes. There were many spikes much larger than the dimensions given, but the size mentioned is large enough for our trade. We think it pays, for by the first of May it is about gone and the space is used for bedding plants. We retail it at one dollar a dozen spikes. If you do not need the room badly, when warm weather arrives a great growth occurs and although not of quality sufficient to sell by the dozen, yet is remarkably useful to mix in for "green" among cut flowers, WILLIAM SCOTT. Mignonette. gated and sweet scented geraniums, alternantheras and many others. The zonale flowering geraniums should not be put in the hot bed, for they make too rank a growth to the detriment of their future bedding usefulness. WILLIAM SCOTT. MIGNONETTE. The illustration of mignonette is a portion of a bench, 3 feet 6 inches wide, grown in flve inches of soil. The spikes would average about eight inches of flower with nine or ten inches of stem. The seed was sown middle of August and the plants thinned out to one foot apart. We began cutting at Christmas, but not In great quantity until the middle of February, The temperature during the very cold weather was very low some nights, but a little above freez- ing. The soil is a heavy loam, with about a sixth of rotted cow manure and some bone dust. ' The variety is the strain that Mr. John May sent out seven or eight CHICAGO. The Market. The supply has largely increased, but good stock is holding up well in demand and prices are reasonable con- sidering quality. Poor stock suffers, however, and some lots go at very low figures. The above applies to roses, carnations, etc. As to lilies, the story is unpleasant. The market is swamped with them, and prices are down to nothing. If a consig^nor gets anything over express charges he is considered in luck. Evidently there is a lot of lilies that were too late for Easter, Aside from tulips, which move very slowly, if at all, other bul- bous stock has picked up considerably and seems to be doing rather better than at Easter time. The wholesalers all agree that it is a mistake for growers to increase their consignments of bulbous flowers at a holiday time, excepting lilies, of course. Of Romans, daffodils, tulips, narcissus, etc., there is rarely more sold for a holiday than at any other time. The great mass of the retail customers at holiday times are holi- day buyers only and know nothing but roses and carnations. And the country florist who has shipments from the city nearly always has a good crop of bulbous flowers himself for a holiday. Much more satisfactory returns will be secured by the grower for the wholesale market by bringing in his bulbous flowers a few at a time and sending in a regular and continu- ous supply, extending the season over as long a period as possible, and send- ing in no more for a holiday than at other times, Smilax is now almost an unknown quantity in the market, and absurdly high prices are obtained for very in- ferior stock. The heavy call for smi- lax is probably due largely to the great scarcity of other greens, espe- cially common ferns. Qub Meeting:. At the meeting of the Florists' Club last Friday evening the reports on the Easter trade indicated a universally satisfactory business, though there was some mourning over the lily sit- uation. Some of the retailers noted quite a littl« falling off in the call for lilies on the part of customers, but it was the general belief that the reports in the daily papers prior to Easter were mainly responsible. The whole- salers took the growers to task for not keeping them fully informed as to what they could supply for Easter, so as to enable them to give intelligent advance quotations. Had this been generally done many more lilies could have been shipped to outside custo- mers. One retailer noted also less call for lily plants, though price asked was moderate. Hyacinths and daffo- dils in pots seem to have moved as freely as anything. There were displayed at the meeting some of Harry Balsley's new style pots, as noted elsewhere in this issue. There was also a vase of seedling carnations grown by James Harts- horne, containing many promising sorts, especially among the reds. And a bunch of sprays of Acacia parodoxa was shown by Jos, Reeve, who be- lieves this Acacia will be a factor as an Easter plant. At the next meeting, April 21, Prof. Caldwell, of the University of Chicago, will read a paper on "The relation of bacteria to soils and plant nutrition," Various Items. John P. Tonner is building two new houses, each 20x100, and rebuilding three old houses at his place in Gale- wood, All his glass is now devoted to carnations and Meteor roses. He is also erecting a flne new residence. The Horticultural Society of Chi- cago held its quarterly meeting at the Sherman House last Saturday after- noon, • John C. Moninger Co. Is working overtime on orders and say the nditions. This will long be remembered as a cold, bleak spring; in garden opera- tions a month at least later than last year. Further reports convince me that in the aggregate there was no advance on last year's business. An improvement may be reported from one or two places of business, but that can be accounted for by the par- ties having more room, larger stock and better facilities for doing busi- ness. The weather will account in part for our "arrested development'" or "upward tendency," but not wholly. There is a good demand for roses, carnations and violets at a sensible price, but other flowers are greatly in excess of demand. It is amusing, if it did not "hurt," to see the beautiful display of lilies in windows, green- houses and cellars. You would think you were in the city of Hamilton, the guest of Her Brittanic Majesty's Mil- itary Governor of the Island of Ber- muda. Dutch stuff has gone to blazes. One Main street store put out a sign "Tulips and DaflSes, 25 cents per doz." The next store below went him 5 cents better or worse. Then two more stores "saw us" and "called us" at 10 cents per doz. All good stuff, not Easter surplus, but fresh flowers. To those who import their bulbs and pay duty, freight, and those old boxes which we even have to pay duty on, must realize what a lucrative business it is to grow Yellow Prince tulips or Von Sion narcissus at 10 cents per dozen. Qub Meeting. The chief event of this week will be the annual meeting of our club to elect oflScers for the coming year, and in- cidentally adjourn to a place where fish, flesh and fowl will be served in every modest style. We expect, through Billy Kasting's enterprise, to see a carnation show little short of our annual convention, and those who could not attend the wonderful show at Philadelphia will have an oppor- tunity to see Generals Maceo and Go- mez under command of a Marquis, and Melba and Cerise Queen coquet- ting with Whitcomb Riley. We hope that Gov. Pingree, aged as he is, is not getting je^ous of a younger yel- low, if it is a Gold Nugget. We fully expect that Jubilee will be Crane-ing its stiff neck to scan its competitors, but will console itself with the fact that they are all sons and daughters of America. And we hope to see many more flowers as well as some of the growers. This is, however, prospective. The retrospective will contain more facts and you shall have it in good time. Various Items* Almost the last brigade of the bulb men passed throb gh the city a few days ago. The rear guard told us that only twenty Hollanders had crossed the Atlantic this spring. We must have had the nightmare or something worse. We should have estimated that the number was 420. Mr. Boddington, of New York, was here and as he rep- resents some Al firms he pocketed some good orders. Mr. Gould, of Mid- dleport, was also in town. Mr. Albert Wasson, for several years manager of Mrs. D. Newland's green- houses, has retired from the position and is succeeded by Stephie Jones, one of the Jones Brothers, who are all very capable greenhouse men. Bowling. The following scores were made by the club, Friday evening, April 7: 1 146 112 150 130 134 122 O. McClure G. Kumpf W. Webber W. Grever Wm. Scott C. Reichert W. A. Adams D. J. Scott 117 H., Buddenborg .... 79 G. Schmidt U7 W. B. Scott 121 C. Risch 166 Mc. Nolan 118 W. F. Kastlns 2 3 148 138 151 119 125 122 114 125 163 168 109 110 92 108 119 164 125 70 165 141 120 117 125 121 125 124 163 132 4 Tot. Av. ■132 529 132 129 511 128 ... 397 132 ... 369 123 154 619 155 83 ' 424 106 ... 200 100 139 539 135 ... 274 91 ... 423 141 ... 358 119 158 670 143 ... 367 123 139 434 144 w. s. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The customary reaction which fol- lows the holiday rush of business has taken place during the week, but not to such an extent as to make trade what you might call dull. The uni- versal Easter weddings are much in evidence and help out the demand very much. Goods of all kinds are in ample supply, but at much lower prices and it looks now like a good even run of trade up to warm weather. Roses are excellent in quality. Brides and Maids selling fairly well at from $4 to $12.50 per 100; Meteors, rather slow, from 50 cents to $1 per dozen; Beauties range all the way from 50 cents to |5 per doz. ; Jacks and Brun- ners holding their own at |1 and |2 per doz. Carnations, of good quality, run from |2 to |3 per 100; extras, from |4 to 16; seconds, $1 to |2. Vio- lets from 25 to 75 cents per 100, qual- ity very good for so late in the sea- son. Longiflorum. lilies seem to be plenty, selling at $i.50 to |2 per dozen; Callas, 75 cents to $1 per dozen; valley from $2 to $6 per 100; bulbous flowers running from 25 to 50 cents per dozen. TIieNews. Mr. Thomas F. Galvin, Boston's well known retailer, has started on a. trip to Cuba, where he has some in- terest in a new horticultural venture, the growing of palms and tropical plants for northern trade, his brother, Joseph Galvin, has charge of the Cuba plant. Jack Edgar, the foreman of. the extensive establishment of E. N. Pierce & Sons, of Waverly, is taking a well earned vacation, having sailed for the "old country" on Wednesday last. It is with a great deal of regret that we note the death of Mr. A. C. Bowditch, one of Boston's old time florists, and a member of a noted family of horticulturists. The Holland bulb men are very much in evidence this week, such men as Van Zanten, Beerhorst and Jac. Wezelenburg being represented here during the past few days. ■ P. ST. LOUIS. The Market. The trade about town since Easter' has been very satisfactory and alpiost every one has been busy, mostly fune- ral work, the past week. Stock of all kinds has been plentiful during the week, roses in particular threatejn to become a glut, but a good local de- mand with good shipping trade used np all the surplus stock. The quotations are somewhat changed, being lower. The best Brides Maids, Meteors and Carnots dropped from $8 to |4 and |6; Perles and Woot- tons $2 and |3. Perles have been: very scarce, of late, but are coming in bjetter now and indications are that they will be very plentiful. Some fine long Beauties were seen the past week that brought |4 per dozen, the poorer ones selling from $1 to $2 per dozen. Car- nations are still in big demand, espe- cially white, which have the call this week, bringing |2.50 to $4 for fancy varieties; common |2 and |3. Bulb stock is still being piled up in large quantities. Dutch hyacinths,. Romans, Paper Whites, tulips and val- ley are selling well but only the light- er grades, such as can be used for funeral work. Harrisii and callas also sold well the past week and there are plenty of them in the market just now, owing to those growers who were late with their stock for Easter. Violets are not over plentiful and are in fair demand, bringing 50 cents per 100. The small singles are all gone and Californias are the only ones to be had. Sweet peas are a little slow in coming in and sell at 50 cents, growers say there will be more of them by the end of this week. Smilax and fancy ferns are a scarce article in this city, but the wholesale men have promised us some by the end of this week. The season is very backward for the plant and seedsmen and all are complaining very much as to business. The nurs- Ifcs:^.^''' L.<.'4^.-..-'.t.. .M^,j^^Mt,^Mtiu^t^^iit^ kVi%_ tf^ik^..£jj:^ .'*6-«lW:;ao.l.2t£594u;^i.'. APRIL 13, 1899, The Weekly Fbrists' Review. 499 «rymen all report large orders for fruit, shade and ornamental trees, also all kinds of hardy shrubs. Variou? Items. The chrysanthemum show commit- tee will meet this weeli Thursday at 2 P. M., just before the opening of the meeting of the Florists' Club, which takes place at 3 P. M., to work on the preliminary list for the show. Visitors in town last week were Joe Rolker, of New York; S. S. Skidelsky, of Phila., and Everett Guy, of Belle- ville, 111. Rudolph Kuehn, late of Stillwater, Minij., was also a visitor. Rudolph is not related to our Charlie. He is now in business at Hot Springs, Ark., and from his talk is doing very ■well. Riessen Floral Co., on Broadway, made their usual fine Easter display last week, which attracted a great 4eal of attention. Beyer Bros, have been very busy of late with decorations, having no less than five in one day. They report Easter trade in plants ver/ good, but the weather was not to their liking. P. C. Weber, George Walbart, Mrs. Ayers and Luther Armstrong, the "West End florists, have very attrac- tive windows, making fine displays with blooming plants and fine cut flowers. Easter trade with them was better than ever. Bowling. A few of our bowlers went out to roll a few games on what we call a dinkey alley, 36 inches wide, just to see the difference in the bowling on our 43-inch regulation alley. They rolled three games and John Kunz made 289 in one game and Kuehn had an average of 258 in the three games. They have been throwing bouquets at themselves ever since. The Bowling Club rolled its usual Ave games Monday night. The follow- ing scores were made: J. J. Beneke.... C. A. Kuehn J. W. Kunz.... Emll Schray ... -C. C. Sanders.. John Young ... P. J. Fillmore.. S. S. Skidelsky, 12 3 4 155 170 126 122 123 184 107 148 132 142 141 155 163 135 123 110 142 104 154 122 ... 114 127 140 112 125 95 81 102 85 S Total. Av. 137 710 142 138 700 140 103 673 135 121 652 131 ... 622 130V4 96 477 119 137 550 110 101 286 95 J. J. B. A NEW IDEA IN POTS. We present herewith engravings of a new idea in the use of pottery in growing plants, that originated with Mr. Harry Balsley, of the Detroit Flower pot manufactory, Detroit, Mich. The small one Mr. Balsley calls a violet protector, and the idea is to plant the violets in this bottomless pot, inserting same in the soil to the point indicated by the dotted line, which will carry the violet plant about two inches above the level of the soil in the beds, thereby insuring against over-watering. And the flare of the pot is to prevent the foliage and flow- ers from lying over on to the surface soil of the bench. Mr. Balsley believes that this would insure all the ad- vantages of sub-watering without any of its disadvantages, and would avoid the possibility of plants being attack- ed by fungous diseases. The larger one is designed for the use in planting carnations on the bench with a similar purpose in view, the bottomless pot to be inserted into the soil to the depth indicated by the dotted line. A number of growers who have In- spected samples of these devices seem very favorably impressed with them. and the system seems at least worthy of a trial. Samples were shown at the last meeting of the Chicago Florists* Club, and were very favorably com- mented upon by those who examined them. NEW YORK. Easter Echoes. Easter echoes, and Easter wreckage, too, are things we still hear and see in and around New York. It is pleasant to note that- there has been neither suicide nor failure among the florist fraternity owing to Easter trade. Most of the boys seem to be well pleased and the few who may not be ought to be, for the experience gained. "We'll grow plants instead of cut flowers for next Easter," is often heard from some disappointed rose grower. Well, you might with profit, that is, if you are careful what you grow. The New York buyer knows a good thing at a glance and is not slow to pick it up. Growers need not wait for Easter, good flower- ing plants will go with a rush at Christmas, and now is the time to think about it. When ordering roses for pot culture don't chew the price down; pay a fair price and get the best you can. Roses in pots will be in demand at Christmas, with a lot more good things. In most of the store windows tired looking remnants of Easter plants, such as lilies, azaleas and genistas, are still to be seen, though many of them are destined to soon find positions from which they may peer at the blushing brides. Yes, upon weddings are the eyes and the hopes of the flor- ists centered. It is wonderful how the most isolated grower gets full of the glowing descriptions of most of the fashionable wedding notices of today; he sees that "the home of the bride will be decorated with a hundred thousand American Beauty roses"; and consequently a tremendous rush and scarcity of stock, whereas, alas my friends, the mother of the fashionable , bride has given the order to the poor open-mouthed Greek at the corner to send her ten dollars' worth of spring flowers to put around the room. "Why do you put such lies in the paper about the decorations?" I recently asked a society reporter. "Because the editor wouldn't publish our story if we didn't make it sensational," he replied. The recent Vanderbilt-Fair wedding was not over elaborate in point of floral decorating. Nothing particularly new was introduced, though the "Dewey Rose" was there and pretty it looked. The principal feature of the decorations was an avenue of tall standard Bay trees which had been transformed into standard rose trees by putting a wire screen cap over the heads and sticking therein long stemmed Bridesmaids. The Sloane wedding was remarkable only for one thing: The decorations around th^ altar fell down as the bride entered the church; this should be a caution to florists hiring inexperienced help. Usually right after Easter there is a general hurrah of receptions and din- ners among society folks which call for more or less flowers; this time, however, there seems to be very little business doing, and the thou- sands of all kinds of stock keeps a coming more than regularly. Harrisiis which were intended for Easter are coming in in great quanti- ties and sell for 3 or 4, Valley 1 to 2, Tulips % to 1, Daffodils 1 to 1%, roses, all varieties, 1 to 5, Beauties from 25 for top grade down to jests for the small grade, Carnations V2 to 1, fancy grades 2 to 5, and so on. The Jefferson Birthday Dinner to be given by the Democratic Club, promisee to be O. K. from a decorative point of view. Thor- ley will have charge of the floral part and it is said will use a great many thousand short American Beauties on the tables. Flofjsts* Club Notes. The tired looking crowd of boys who attended the Florists' Club's meeting tonight showed plainly that there is an element of energy and enthusiasm missing; nevertheless toward the end of the meeting a few of the old debat- ers began to dig up theories, but alas those who were not scientists began to dream. The chairman of the bowling section reported that there would '\1^f7 ^*% nations, violets, vegetable forcing. 9 years ex- %0 perience:reference« furnished; middle states preferred. DENDROBll'M, care Florists' Review. ^.'..AiAtM.^k'Tie: '■!4kI-ul.^i^£-'::'»:ijl*ctt.A.^ J m^^:^^.A ^<->t ^•^■itC\L:^.^iSf-./^^~:*L.'..* U-S^*Jfr.:iJit^.-M _ 502 The Wcddy Florists' Rcvicvt^ APRIL 13, 1899. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Easter was a regular April fool here, instead of a nice balmy spring day we had snow and very cold weath- er. But nevertheless the Easter trade here, in general, was good, cut flow- ers sold well at fair prices. Plants from $1 to $3 sold well, larger ones did not sell so well. There was a large supply of bulbous stock and it sold cheap, would have brought a bet- ter price if the weather had been warmer. Although there are a few sore heads, that happened to miss it on certain things, the majority are very well satisfied with their Easter trade. Society Meeting. . The State Florists' Association held their regular monthly meeting at the new store of Huntington & Page, on Tuesday, April 4, with good attend- ance. It was decided at this meeting to give a spring show, free to the public, on May 2, at the Horticultural rooms in the State House. The pres- ident appointed the following com- mittee, to make necessary arrange- ments: H. W. Rieman, R. A. Mc- Keand, F. R. Hukriede, W. J. Hassel- man and J. Hartje. A paper on plants and bedding was read by R. A. Mc- Keand, which proved very satisfactory and in the discussion that followed, our worthy president, Mr. E. G. Hill, gave us some valuable pointers. As the committee on premiums made no schedule for this meeting the display was not large, Messrs. Hukriede & Son being the only exhibitors. They had some fine plants of Spiraea japonica and astilboides and some good pans of tulips and daffodils. Honorable mention for same. Notes. We regret very much to hear that the daughter of Mr. Stuart of Ander- son, is quite ill. We all hope for a speedy recovery. F. Conway, florist for the Indianapolis Water Co., is go- ing in business for himself on the South Side. James Hansen, of Garfield Park, has taken his place at the Water Co.'s and F. Rieman of Fair- view Park, taking Mr. Hansen's place. FRED. »^^»%^»»»^>»»^»»»^>»»^>»<^>^«^>»>^»»N^>»<^»»%^>»»^^»%^»^ »^»»»^»»» PV^S^^^^^ SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Department of Plant Registration. Ernst G. Asmus registers new H. T. Rose Liberty. Parentage, an unknown seedling of Mrs. W. S. Grant, crossed with itself, which was fertilized with Victor Hugo. Flower ruby red, medium size, fragrant, borne on strong, stiff stems, mostly singly, and needing no tying. Plant erect growing, making a compact bunch, and a continuous bloomer. Foliage medium size with five roundish leaflets, very shapely and evenly serrate on the margins. Spines moderately numerous, straight and irregularly scattered on the stems. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. ROSES, CANNAMIUMS, etc Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Climbing Roses in assortment, $S.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $15.00 per 100. _ Strong Field Grown Wichuriana (Merimorial Rose),$4.00 pet 100. 300.000 2J^ inch pot plants. Tea and Everblooming, in large assortment, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual, 2^ inch pots. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Climbing, 2'A inch pots. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Clotilde Soupert (Strong). $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. IICUI CCDAIIIIIIIC Bruant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for HCff ULllAIIIUmO $2.25. 3Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New Bruants, the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New'Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. AAUyiQ All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet UMlillHO for massing, i6.00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough, President McKinley, Tarrytown and Robert Christie. $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv.de Antoine Crozy and President Carnot, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. Fairrfian Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cannas. our selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Clll Al I AC strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitata, CULALIAO $5.00 per 100 PUDYQ AIITUCUIIUC Choice collection of best market varieties. Including best of last Unn I OAn I IILmUmO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. AMPELOP8IS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown, $8.00 per lOO. CLEMATIS, three years, Jackmanii, Henryi and other large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. R)r full assortment of greenhouse stock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5. If In want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurserymans' Trade List, or write us for prices. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. MaBtlon Th* Rgvl«w when yon writ* Cypress Greenhouse Material. We are the pioneers in Qear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use. Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as experts in greenhouse construction. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Mention the Review when you write. Burpee's Seeds Grow | Plalycerium Grande.' Mouiited on 6-mch cork, by nnail, 50 cents each. See Florists' Review, March 16th. FRED BOERNER, . Cape May City. N. J. Mentlpn th« Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST lucilDC OUGHT TO INoUlft HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL FOR Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER. N. J. M«ntion The Review when you write. APRIL 13, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 503 Send for Finest Catalogue Ever Issued... ' TO THE TRADE ONLY. Metallic Designs for DECORATION DAY A large stock from 25c. to $5.00 per piece. There are Others, but NONE Better..... prepared to supply your wants in all the Latest Novelties in Florists' Supplies. BASKETS POT COVERS PEDESTALS OR PLANT STANDS From fl.OO per doien and upward at easy stag^es. rrom 40o per doien np to 928.50. All prices In between. Be^inningr at $4 80 per dozen and climbingr up to $23.00, and convenient prices between. IRON PLANT STANDS. The Dull CYCAS Leaves The most natural leaf in the market. Price from 91>25 to 96. OO per dozen. Send for sample and price for large quantities. For WHEAT SHEAVES We are the People. """^SSo"" '" Once used you will never do without them. Send for special price list. Let us know your wants and we shall be pleased to supply same. M. RICE & CO. 25 North Fourth St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. fjirs 9; ' 504 The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL 13, 1899. V4****»*4.4.J.AAi.i.Ai>AAAA.LA.AAj# E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Cut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. AM n M M M M IMM I I ttf t'^4 Mention the Review when jrou wrltew WASHINGTON. All the florists are exceedingly well pleased with their Easter trade, which was undoubtedly the largest in the history of the trade in this city. Flow- ers of every description were plenti- ful and of excellent quality. Prices were about as follows: Lilies, both Harrisii and callas, 15; Bride, Meteor and Maid roses, 15; Gates, 12^ to 15; La France, 12 to 15; carnations, 4 to 6; valley, 3 to 4; tulips, 2 to 3, double, 4 to 6; narcissus and jonquils, 3 to 4; Romans, 2 to 3; violets, 50 cents to |1. Spirea, azaleas and lilies, as pot plants, sold like hot cakes, and brought all the way from 50 cents to 15 each. The American Rose Co. hit It just right with their lilies, and dis- posed of their entire lot at retail. The window displays at the different stores were far finer than usual. There was a tremendous display of bloom at the Center Market. Some of the dealers sold as much as 30,000 violets at retail at stands measuring 8 by 9 ft., and the prices they realized cleared them 75 cents per 100. The present outlook for good business for the remainder of the season is excel- lent. F. H. KRAMER. NEW ROSE IVORY. We have received from the Ameri- can Rose Co., Washington, D. C," blooms of their new rose Ivory, a white sport from Golden Gate, which they will introduce next season. It is much like Golden Gate except as to color, which is an Ivory white. The flowers are of good size and substance, reaching us in very fair condition after their trip by mail, and as the sport will probably inherit the free bloom- ing qualities of Gulden Gate it should prove very useful. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II Wert 12th Street. Cincinnati. O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review when you write. 600^00 feeV OF GLASS. No charge • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadine varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTffiS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AKBBXCAH BEAUTY Extra long stem., per doz. 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " 12 " ...... 8 BBXDBBMAZD. BBZBB .per 100, .per 100, CABWATIOHS Valley. fancy $3.00 to $4.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.2S 1.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 2.50 to 8.00 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Mention The Review when yon write. Bassett& Washburn 88 Wabash Ave., CHKAeO, U. "^-^^tesrSClT FLOWERS ttreenhouses at Hinsdale. IIL Mention The Renew when yon write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. cm CAGO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington 8t., Chieaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Review when mi writs. plANDALL 1^^ Wholesale Florist WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when yon write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St CINCINNATI. 0. Conslflmments Solicited. 5pecUl Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN KKT Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. 8T. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florlstsf Review when yoo writs. H. 6. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESIILE FtomsT, 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mrntlon The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Btrest, 8T. IiOUIS, MO. ...tlome Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. miOGG, Pres. Growers of CUT FLOWERS «* Wholesale. Regrular shipping: ordera griven special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. mRCHIDS .... ril Laelia Anceps, L Anceps Alba, and L Autumnalis. Lager & Hurrell, frpXr,"!.' Suminit, N. j. Mention The Review when you write. .^■.::^^.^-^'^.^^K'.,J. APRIL, 13. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 505 KENNianr brik, co. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 42^44 Randolph St., Chicago, III. Long Distance Telephone Central 466. CARNATION White Daybreak. This is the fine white sport of Daybreak that originated with Mr. P. M. Broadbeck. We have sold the flowers for several years and know it to be a good thing, and a money-mak- ing sort for the grower. Mr. Broadbeck is now prepared to disseminate it. Orders may be sent to us or direct to Mr. P. M. Broadbeck, Cullom and Clark Sts., Ravenswood, Chicago. Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 100. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. SUBJECT TO CHANfiE WITHOUT NOTICE. Wb always ship Extra Select or High Grade Goods unless otherwise ordered. P. and D. at cost. Price per 100 American Beauties, medium $15.00 " " fancy, fair length. .. 20.00 " " fancy, long stem.... 80.00 Meteors, extra select $5.00 to 7.00 Brides, Maids, extra select 5.00 to 7.00 Brides, Meteors, Maids, good av- erage 4.00 to Perles, extra select 3.00 to Roses, our selection Carnations, extra select 2.00 to ■" good average stock White 1.50to " our selection 5.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 1.00 P. and U. at cost. Price per 100 Harrisii J6.00 to $8.00 Callas e.OOto 8.00 Violets, fine (50 to .75 Valley 4.00 Romans 4.00 Smilax 20.00 .^diantum 1.00 Asparagus, per string 50 to .65 Galax 1.50 per 1000 .20 Common Ferns 40c Above prices are subject to change without notice. All flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLOmSTS' SUPPLIES and WIBE WORK s specialty. On Wire Goods we can discount our own or any other list. Write for particulars. Our store open week days until 6:30 P. M.; Sundays and Holidays until noon only. Mention the Review when you writa. The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2,970 "No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 80,500 November ...36,500 December... 39,000 " " " " January 28.596 " " " " February ....33,500 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record? And for these I received from $2..'iO to $1.00 per 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet ; the wav (bings look now, I shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new book on Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest ■stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a very free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1,000 . . 90O.0O Per 100 910.00 per 500.... 4B.OO Per dozen... 1.50 Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5.000. Address W. L MINOR 588 Belmont St., BHOCKTOV. MASS. Mention the Review when you write. ANTON SCHILTHEIS, fc^'?*'' College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants in Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Pull and con- Line of Other Plowering Plants vince younelf Price List on Application. Mention The Review when you write. ^1 ["j^J A TIC Large flowering, either III* llrl_A I 1^.. dormant or growing in ^^■-'^■^^ ■ ■*-'• pots, strong, healthy, home-grown plants, 10 leading sorts, $2.50 per dozen, $20.00 per lOO. Downing Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and 2 yr., very low. H. P. Roses, leading kinds.. $1.50 doz., $10 per 100 Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine ) , /wv >• o >> plants ] ^•"" " Paeonies, best market sorts.. 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 3-inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, ill. Special Offer. 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft 9 cents each 400 " 2Kto8ft 7 400 " 2 to3ft 5 Stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and handled C. L. LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa. Ornamental Shrubs^ KBBBACSOUS PBBBVHTAXiS. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pxonies, Pyrethruma, Poppies, etc Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading taxABLiaHCD isb4. New Eaglaad Narservnaa. READING. MAS& Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 •' " " 5 •' 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 35.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KaSting, 495 Washington St. BuffalO, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. Dagger Ferns. FIRST QUALITY. il.50 per 1000; Fancy. ^2.00 per 1000. talax Laavaa, bronze or assorted, $1.00 per 1000. Lavral Faatoonins, $.>.00 per 100 yards. Fine bunched Laurel, 50 cents per bunch. All orders by wire or mail promptly filled. CROWL FERN CO., 27 Baacoa St.. BOSTOW. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Send for Price List. GOLD nSH and AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when yon write. HARRISII DISEASE "br.=^IS the bulbs for 5 hours in a half soktun of THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bog, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. KRAFT PI.AVT TONIC CO. Rockford, III. Mention the Review when jrou write. ceat S06 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* APRIL 13, 1899. PITTSBURG. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather it was the. best Easter we ever had. The increase over last year's business has been variously reported as from 5 to 20 per cent, Saturday's business was not up to expectations and some stock was unsold. This was due to the extreme unpleasantness of the weather. Prices were high but the quality of the stock was also superior. Many retailers maintain that more money was made on higher priced stock than on the cheaper. There was a strong demand for roses, carnations, . Harrisii lilies and violets, while bulb- ous stock, such as tulips, cut hyacinths, daffs, etc., sold rather slow, a great deal being left unsold. The demand for plants was exceptionally good and fair prices were obtained. The deal- ers in the markets who were not pro- vided with inside stands suffered se- verely from the cold. Consignments of stocks are now quite heavy and in consequence prices are falling. There . has been a large amount of funeral work recently. The firm name of Gustav Ludwig, of Allegheny, has been changed to Gustav & J. W. Ludwig. The new firm has the best wishes of all the craft. The meeting of the Botanical Society of Western Penna. was held last week. H. H. Negley, the Pres., has just re- turned from a southern trip in which he spent much time in botanical ob- servations. The result of these obser- vations was told in a very interesting manner. The reception of the Florists' Club of which mention was made be- fore, was held Thursday evening, April 6th. The reception was a suc- cess beyond anticipation. There were about 100 invited guests in attendance. It was an informal affair, with cards, dancing and speeches. The rooms were prettily decorated. Mr. E. C. Ludwig had charge of the decoration, the plants were furnished by John Bader, the flowers by Fred Burki. The thanks of the club are due these gentlemen. One part of the decora- tions which evoked the admiration of all present was a medallion, the head of Admiral Dewey, encircled by a wreath of leucothoe, the work of J. W. Ludwig. The medallion was four feet in diameter, made of immortelles. The beauty of the work lay in the sharp- ness of feature, outline and successful coloring. The naturalness of the flesh tints was exquisite. Mr. Ludwig received many congratulations. T. P. L. WE HAVE RECEIVED from Mr. W. R. Adams, superintendent of parks, Omaha, Neb., a flower stem and fruit of Cycas revoluta.* The fruit is bright red in color, egg shaped and about an inch and a half long and an inch and a quarter in diameter. LAFAYETTE, IND.— H. Roth, of Huntington, is building here three short-span-to-south houses, each 19x 80. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR BROSi WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers WHOI^SSAl^B PBICE i;XBT. Perdoz. Am. Beauty, extra long stem ..$8.00 to $4.00 24-in. stem 2.50 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. We Are Headquarters for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. 20-in. 15-in. 12-in. " 8-in. " Meteor -...per 100, Bridesmaid Bride " Perle " Carnations " " fancy " Roman Hyacinths .... Valley " 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.60 2.50 to 8.00 8.00 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.0O 8.0O 4.0O All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when you write. DAHUIAS the Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners carried off the highest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. _ . Box 382. W. W. WILMORB. Denver. Col. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100 Hardy Perennials. Clematis Davidiana, strong, 1 year $6.00 Eulalia Gracillima Univittata and Jap.- Variegata 4.00 Funkia Alba 4.00 Hemerocallis fiava 4.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors, per 1000, $K).00 5.00 Helianthus MultiflonisPlenus and Soliel d'Or 4.00 Hibiscus, Crimson Eye 5.00 Iris Germanica 2.50 Perennial Phlox, fine collection 5.00 Pinks, strong clumps 5.00 Paeonies 8.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, per 1000, $30.00 4.00 Spirea Polmata Elegans 4.00 Yucca Filamentosa. 2 years 8.00 All of the above are strong, field-grown stock. VICK & HILL CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. PLAINTS. Geraniums, 30 standard varieties, fine plants out of 85^-in. pots. $.i.00 per luO. Begonias, 12 fine varieties from i% and 4)^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. ■ ROOTED CUTTINCS. Geraniums. 2.5 fine varieties, $1.00 per 100. Al- ternanthera, red and yellow. «0c. per 100. Cigar Plant, 6oc. per 100. Artillery Plant, 60c. per 100; $4.f.0 per lOOO. Wandering Jew, 3 varieties, 60c. per 1(10; $"v00 per lOO(l. If you don't think our goods are all right send .iCc. for sample ol what you want. Terms Cash or C. O. D. W. L. TH0MA8 k SON, Box 82, Augusta, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review whec writing advertisers. Some Things You Want.... AGERATUM. blue and white dwarf. Per 100 covered with Cuttings, 500. $5.00 1.50 HARDY PHLOX. 10 distinct varieties, 2-m. pots 2.50 FUCHSIAS. 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.00 GIANT PEARL MARGUERITE, 2-in. pots 2.00 RUDBECKIA, 35^-in. pots 4.0O STATICE ARMERIA, 3Ji-in. pots 8.00 BEGONIAS, 6 varieties, 2-in. pots 2.0O ACHILLEA, the Pearl, 2-in. pots 2.00 Enough extras added to more than pay ex- pressage. Caah, please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn. Mention The Review when you write. Cnr IQQQ Best New Varieties. rUl lOju'Best Old Varieties. Send fer our New Illustrated Trade List before orderinK elsewhere. e7~Peacock'8 Dahlias always received highest awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes out of forty-nme entries during past four years— an un- equaled record. Best New and Standard Carnations— Beautifully illustrated and accurately described in our Trade List. Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias — At right price. Also Dahlias under color. Correspondence Solicited. W. p. PEACOCK, - Atco, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. SMILAX. NICE THRIFTY PLANTS from thumb pots. If shifted now will make fine stock for Summer planting. $1.5u per hundred. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Review when you write. Always Mention the..-. Florists* Review When Writing Advertisers. ^"V^'i^'rrj.^ APRIL 13, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 507 E. G. HILL & CO., -* RICHMOND, IND. '-' EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS in fine stock and large quantity. Lady Fitzwyiram. fe^Ve'lco"''" Mme. Bergman, Glory Pacific, Geo. S. Kalb, all at $2.50 per 100. Mile. Lucie Faure, ^^ISJnXn^lV'^e?^ ] 112.00 per 100. Pnllv Rnc0 White Glory of the Pacific, f Oliy KOSe, |jy 00 per 100. CARNATONS. Grand AmtfrSra 'o"" April delivery, per- Cuttings of "int-l i^'fit feet stock, $10 per luO. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Daybreak, Victor, at $1.50 per 100. Finest Strain of CYCLAMEN in America, in separate colors. 2 in. pots, clean and unchecked, ready in April, $1 per 100. IV1>^. .. n.^.>,^.> Admiral Dewev. $30 per INCW KOSeS, 100; Maid of Honor.^ ' $15 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, White Bougere, Muriel Graham, C. Soupert, Marie Guillot, Pink Soupert, White La France, Mosella, Fine stock, in large quantity, $2.50 per 100. 12 finest New Geraniums Fir'Sl.oo"' 3 New Bruaats for 75 cents. Extra wei grown stock of Aspara^US Plumosus, $5 per 100; Sprentferii. $5 per loo E. G.HILL & CO. M^ntton The Revl«w when you write. Qalms -"x Ferns The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted >%nen we have anything special to offer. GEO. WineOLD, N. h17s% St. CHICA60. Mention The R«'vl(»w when you writ* H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Rookford S««d Farms. Forest City Crssnheusss. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. Special Prices Upon Application. Mention The .Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, « •«':!?.";, ODEENS, L. i. WHOL.E8AL.B GROWERS rbORISTS' 8PBCIAbTIE8. Mention the Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when nrriting advertiKTs. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. OUR specialties: tao^»TJ.^«JS*»catt^ Orchids, High-Grade Roses, LARGEST WHOLESALE ^ ..' ^ j %/• g * House in Chicago. tamations and Violets. Full Lin* FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Seeds, Bulbs, Hardy Stoek. Mention The R»view when you write. F. F. BENTHEY, Manager. BENTHEY &C0. Wholesale and Commission plonigt!? 41 Randolph Street, ...CHICAGO. .Wholesale Price List. Consignments Solicited '<:i-.>. Beauties, long |20. " medium.. 10, Maids, Brides, Me- teors 8, Perles 2, Carnations, long 1. " fancy .. 1, " fancy sorts 2. Harrisii 5. Callas 5. Violets Romans 2. Valley 8. Daffodils 2, Tulips 2, Marguerites Smilax 20 .\diantum 1 Asparagus 50, Common Ferns. . . , Per 100 ,00 to $30.00 Goto 18.00 00 to 00 to ,00 .50 ,00 to .Oil to ,00 to 50 to ,(0to .00 to .(Oto 00 to 50 to .00 to .00 ,00 to .25 5.00 4.00 4.00 6.(0 6.00 .75 8.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 1.00 25.00 75.00 "Mention The Review when you write. pELTHOLSEN Wants Room. Read this and let us hear from you. Remember, our Geraniums are grown in flats and in soil. Our selection $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, 60 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1,000. Fever Few, Little Gem, from flats ana in soil, $1.25 per 100, $10,00 per 1,000. Salvia Splen- dens and Bedman, $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, six varieties, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1,000. Vinca Variegata, cuttings, $1.25 per 100, 4-in. stock, fine, $8.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1.000. Coleus, all the best varieties. C. Verschaffeltii and Queen, 75 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. Coleus, in variety. 60 cts. per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. The above are Rooted Cuttings, except when noted. Cash must accompany all orders. J. B. FSI.THOI7BEN. Schenectady, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. IQardy Plants. Per 100. 1000. Hslianthus gigantsus $3.00 $20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 Hsisnium aut. superbum 3.00 " " Clumps.. 6.00 Boitonia Latisquamaa 3.00 '■ " Clumps.. 6.00 Vsroniea I. subsossiiis Ex. ) ann Clumps y 250 at 1000 rate. Send for list. REA BROTHERS, - Norwood, Mass. Mention The Review when yon write. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galaxbeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co. N. C Mention Th> Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 50.00 20.00 .50.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 BABY PRIMROSE. ed; $4 per loo, express. $7 per lOo, express. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to loo sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^a per 100; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer. la for $1.50, $10 per 100, express prepaid. New FrsKtant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and lilies, $1 and $2 per 13, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. AsparaoMS Sprengeri. 2-in., 24 for $1,50, mail- 3>i-in., 24 for $2.50. mailed; A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Dormant. ROSES III OWN ROOTS. FIELD GROWN. IN COLD STORAGE, CHICAGO. Leading varieties Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cut back to 24 to 30 inches, 8 or more branches $75.00 per 1000. Hardy Climbers and Mme. Plan- tier, $35.00 per 1000. M arechal Neil, $75.00 per 1000. Yellow Rambler, $50.U0 per 1000. Some varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. List of varieties upon application. Address — W. F. HEIKES, MANAGER, 1308-1310 Unity Building, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Review when you write. Always Mention tHe.... Florists* Review When Writintr Advertisers* i^3aL.ii,.SSi.u.^^^^^,;.^- :. ■> ■ ..i.. ;/, J..^ v .^ji'^-^..- ^ ^ '^prLlt^'!lS\M^'^S^'i*'^.*ii^ltj^-" 508 The Weekly Rorists' Review* APRIL 13. 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-Ftom J2 A. M. Mondays to 10 P. M^ Saturdays. 1812-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale -^riorlst A constant supply of SELECT VALL.EY the year round. AMERICAN BE Ai; TIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention the Review when you write. PinSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. long Distance 'Phone 2t67. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. FLO R I STS' SU PPLI ES. Write for Price List. ■ ' Mention The Review when you write. No. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. PHILADELPHIA. Trade has been very good the past week, due no doubt to it being the iirst week after Easter. Weddings and balls were quite numerous, hence there was quite a demand for decoration «tock as well as cut stuff, with Beau- ties selling at from |2 to 16 per dozen, Brides and Meteors |3 to ?8, Romans %2 to |3, tulips ?3 to |4 and valley $2 to $4. The inauguration of Mayor Ash- bridge served to keep the florists on the move, using up the surplus stock from Easter in making up the various designs which were presented as gifts at the Council Chamber. We understand that quite a number of the florists of this city were left with an unusual quantity of lilies which they were unable to dispose of at Easter. They attribute it to the Jact of the department stores selling them at 15 and 20 cents per flower, whereas the retailer had to pay 15 ■cents per flower for his stock and he •could not compete with these houses. The following retail men report an exceptionally good Easter: R. Craw- lord, Pennock Bros., J. Wolf, Jr., J. J. Habermehl & Sons, Geo. Craig, H. H. Battles, Jos. Kift & Son. Others re- port It as being equally as good as pre- vious years. Visitors in town the past week: Geo. Stewart, Tuxedo Park, N. Y.; Chas. Sparks, Wilmington, Del. R. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Easter trade was good and probably some little better than last year. Car- nations were a little scarce, due to the dark, cloudy weather. H. Grout was fortunate in having in a full crop of his new light pink variety Conch Shell, which has produced with remarkable steadiness and freedom all the sed.son. Tulips were plentiful and of good qual- ity. The supply of roses was equal to the demand and other stuff went off fairly well. Easter lilies were not as plenty as of yore owing to diseased bulbs. G. GIBSON CITY, ILL.— Swan Peter- son is building three new houses, each 16x65. ROSES. Carnations V»LLEr FERNS. GAUX ,and IVY LEAVES, and all kind* of Seasonable Flowers in Stoci(. Consigm- ments of good stock solicited. IIUDQUARIIRS WtSTERN [VrAt\b>lv.r-: ii-f -..vj.^ . ,,lLj, , ~fit^^ • tj-iSn .:**..!,■. .'.^.d/* J . -. L -A ..jta"; . . •i-ti«:jn'i''»i if'^ijk iailnr'l-'iMm^r' •i^V-:^^ APRIL. 13. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 509 ESTABLISHED 1802 "S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION FBESH Seaforthia SEEDS oftiegans.... Price, 93.00 per 1000. J.M,THORBURN&CO. (Uf cl IS Jelm StTMt) 36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK J Mention The Ravlew when you write. Brides and Maids 2 1-2 in. stock Prime Stock for Forcmgf* Ready for a Shift* $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. J. B. HEISS, The Eiotlc Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO. Mention The Review when yon write. And Still They Come! Savanna, III., March is, iSgg. South Sidb Floral Co. Dear Sirs : — The Verbenas received were so excep- tionally fine that I am tempted to try some of your other stock. Please send the tollowing: : « • * * J. Y. LAMBERT. Savanna. 111. Q"]ll"TT A "V Strong Seedlings, ready for thumb ^iU-A-L^-ii--A.« pots, sOc per loo, $4 per looo, de- livered. Now is the time to buv your Smilax and thus save the express charges whicn you would have to pay later from pots. VERBENA5 — New Mammoth, rooted cuttings. 60c per loo, S5 per looo. PETUNIAS— Dreer's Double Fringed, rooted cut- tings, SI per loo, delivered. NEW aOLDEN nARQUERITE - Rooted cut- tings, $1 per loo. ROSE and CARNATION Cuttings now ready, clean, healthy stock, well rooted, at lowest prices quoted. Send ior our lists and save money. Terms — Cash with Ordrr. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • Springfield, III. Mention The Review when yon write- 25,000 PAN81E8. Fall Sown, Stocky Plants, of the very best strains, 50c per 100; 60c, prepaid. Send for our list of Greenhouse and Bed- ding Plants, fine bushy stock, at $2.C'0 an(r|2.50 per 100, out of 2 and 2^-in. pots E. G. BUNYAR, Independence, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. P ANSIES. Walnut Hill Greenhouses. i*!^* ^ <-MrimM mf^H^ 51 Wabash Avenue, """•^■"""^ -^CHICAGO. PRICE LIST— Taking Effect April 13. ROSES. Am. Beauties, lone, perdoz |8.00— medium, per doz 1.00— 12.00 short, •' .60— .75 Meteors, Maids, Brides and Kaiserin, „ . per 100, 8.0O- 5.00 Perles '• 8.00- 4.00 Roses, seconds, average..... " 8.00— CARNATIONS Are Our Specialty. Per 100 Fancy varieties, fancily grown 13.00— Ordinary varieties, fanciT} ly grown 1.50— Miscellaneous. Marguerites per 100, $ .50— Mignonette " 2.00— Forget-me-not " 1.00— Callas per doz., 1.00— Harrisii, per 100, $5.00 " .75— Romans per 100, 2.00— Narcissus Poeticus " 2.00— Daffodils " 2.00— Tulips " 2.00- Valley " 4.00— Violets " .."iO— Pansies " 1.00— .75 Decorative. aSPARAOUS. Per string S 50- .60 FKRNS. Per 100, 25c per 1.000, $2.50 Maiden Hair per 100, $1.00— eauax. Bronze and Green, per 100, 15c .... per 1,000, $1.00 SMI Lax. Common perdoz., $2.00— $3.00 Wild, crop ruined by frost. All other flowers in seasoiu Above qttotatioos are sttbject to change without notice* P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to valtie. Regrardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed at lowest marlcet rates. Store open from 7HX) A. M., until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays closed at noon. Mention the Review when you write. rOI Fl 1^ Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, \/\/l.LUC9* le per 1000; Fancy, 25 var., superb, brightest colored, some grand new, $3 per 1000. AJtarnanthora ^- Major, a. Nana, Amabilis flllGI liaillllBldi and Pittsburg, latter especially fine, all are nice bushy little plants, $6 per ItOO. V.rb«na — Brightest colors, fine plants, 50c per 100. Any quantity by express at auoted rates ; by mail, add 20 per cent. Cash, please. DAVZSX. X. XSBB, 843 Columbia Av... LASCASTEB, FA. Mention The Review when you write. ""''' Clematis Flowering Strong, one year plants of all the leading varieties, from 3-in. pots, at $10.00 per 100; also heavy two-year jackmani andHenryi, at$l».00perl(j0. 6E0R6E BROTHERS, • East Penfield, N. Y. Mention The Review when z^n write. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strong, healthy stock of the following well-known varieties: Mme. G. Bergmann Ivory The Queen Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Wedding Niveus Minerva Liberty Bonna£Fon • Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood Rose Owen Eugene Dailledouze Wm. H. Lincoln Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. Whilldin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingfordii Geo. W. Childs Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford from 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ;" per lUOO, $15.00 Cannas, good variety named $2.00 per 100 mixed l.OO " NymphaeaOdorataGlgantea.strongroots 3.50 R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. 1.^ ■^^.^.,_. V.-i:y^..,>l.L..;i«..:».:.,iw^J.-/ •■■-'-■' •■■^^-' ---■ -'■ ■^—^-'■■-" "■■'■■■' i«.i _ mI^U. vJVi^JJ^^ '..^tS^Uk^i. ^^..-..^.L'. .^'.A.''^. \.^^-:ri.rt,. ^iL-i.^ l.^^' 1.'^. ■ -.iMi ^jA-A^Aiu— «*•, 510 TheWcddy ! Review* APRIL 13, 1899. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. Parlin & Orendorff Co., Canton, 111., agricultural implements; Crane Bros., Westfleld, Mass., Lineoid vases; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids; Pinehurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. C, collected seeds; Williams & Sons Co., Batavia, 111., plants; same, florists' and nurserymen's supplies; Batavia Nurseries, Batavia, N. Y., nursery stock; E. H. Hunt, Chicago, cut flow- ers and florists' supplies; Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth, 'Mass., general nursery stock; Lake View Rose Gar- dens, Jamestown, N. Y., cut flowers and palms; J. N. Kidd, St. Joseph, Mo., plants, bulbs, seeds, cut flowers, etc.; Herb & Wulle, Naples, Italy, seeds, and bulbs; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., carnations — novelties and stand- ard sorts; Walter A. Potter & Co., Providence, R. I., seeds, plants, bulbs, implements; Horace Rimby, College- ville, Pa., plants, seeds, bulbs, etc; A. Tilton & Son, Cleveland, Ohio, seeds; Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., cut flowers and florists' supplies; Har- kett's Flo. Nursery, Dubuque, la., seeds, plants and bulbs; McKellar & Winterson, Chicago, pots; John Peed & Son, London, England, Cannas, car- nations, dahlias, etc.; Barr & Son, London, England, hardy perennials and alpines; V. Lemoine & Fils, Nan- cy, France, plants, seeds and bulbs. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. At the establishment of the Hagger- ty Floral Co. are to be seen some houses of roses, the plants fn which are from 20 to 25 years old. The va- rieties are Bon Silene, Safrano, Jack, Paul Neyron and Magna Charta, and they produce more and better flowers than young planta occupying equal space. The plants are in solid beds. During the summer the sash are re- moved from the house, allowing the plants to grow to a height of seven or eight feet. Early in the fall they are pruned down to two eyes, the sash replaced on the house and the plants slowly started up with the aim to get a crop in for Easter. R. UNADILLA, N. Y.— Easter trade the best in ten years. Violets, valley, roses and carnations in great demand; Harrisii sold well but not called for as in former years. Bulb stuff all sold even to the 5-inch pots of Crocus. Large hydrangeas sold well, though but little call for azaleas. The bulk of the trade was in choice cut flowers and prices realized the best since we have been in business. N. H. LOUISVILLE, KY.— F. Walker & Co. report the largest Easter trade they ever had, the call being largely for plants. DETROIT, MICH.— The Park Com- mission proposes to expend $12,000 for greenhouses in Belle Isle Park. «TR1IH€L8. 10 foot lonft. 50 cts. 5hipped to any part of the country. Mention Th» Review whan ion wrlf . IMIIIHIIIIIBIIIIIBIIIIini IIBIIIBIIIIIIIIIIIIIILUIII IIIIHillB Ujady Porothea.e I I ■ i I I Winner of Silver Cup as best New Rose — Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, i8q8. Also Certificates of Merit — New York and Toronto. The Floriats' Bose, a firee bloomer, always an attractive and ■ellinff color. Ho bnll heads. _ 1 plant 50c; 12 plants $1.00; 100 plants $25.00; 250 plants $50.00; 500 plants $75.00; 1000 plants $125.00 M I JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. I iiiiiiiaiiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiniiiiHiinil iiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiii ll!li !lll Mention The Review when you write. D ahlia Camelliaeflora... Illustrated in Florists' Review January a6, i8gQ, and in Florists' Exchangre August 13, i8g8. Awarded by the .American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel* liaeflora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia Camellisflora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and does not exceed two feet in pots or in field. The blooms are bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, Strong plants out of 2^-in. pots, 91.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Orders booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. M OOTIDS Trees G^o^^. 15,000 Oaks, 3 to 8 ft 100,000 Maples, «i. assorted varieties, finely rooted. 8 to 16 ft. SMgar, Norway, Syeamore and Sil Straight and fine, special quotations. BEECH, European and Purpio Leaved : BIRCN, Cut Loavod Woopinf, Whit* and Vollow; ELMS, ASH. LINDENS, NORSECHESTNUTS, NmONOLINS and WILLOWS. In fact an immense stock of choice DECIDUOUS TREES. Send list of your wants for estimate, or call and see our stock. Trade Lists, also 40-page Descriptive Catalogues free on application. Only sixty mllet from New YorK City. Only Thirty miles from Philadelphia. THE WM. H. MOON CO. .... MORRisviLLE, pa. Mention Florist*' Review when yon write. F.&F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, NEWJERSEY Mention The Review when you write. j» jt jt j» Always mention the FloilSts' RcVICW when writing advertisers.^ J* ^ ■.^^tMjMrr...~Ji....^i APRIL 13, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 5U The Morris Floral Co. MORRIS, ILL. Trade Prices for April. ft €. Carnations, READY TO SHIP AT ONCE. Per 100 ARGYLE $3.00 EVELINA 8.00 EMPRESS 3.00 PAINTED LADY... 2.00 PSYCHE 2.00 FLORA HILL 1.50 JUBILEE 1.50 "MAYOR PINGREE 1.50 ARMAZINDY 1.50 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 NEW YORK 4.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN.... 4.00 BONTON 4.00 EVANSTON. 1899 6.00 Five cuttings at 100 rate. PLANTS, 2 1-4 inch. Per 100 BEGONIAS, Erfordii, fine bedder $2.00 Hybrida " 2.00 •' Sandersonii " 2.00 " Fuchsias ^ 2.00 " PaulBruant 2.00 " Fuchsioides 2.00 " WhiteRubra 2.00 " Schraidtie 2.00 10 others in smalllots 2.00 ABUTILONS, Souv.de Bonne 2.00 Triumph deSivet 2.00 " also mixed 2.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem 2.00 IRESINES, in two colors, red and vellow, thev make the best Canna borders 2.00 HELIOTROPES, Albert Dix, Czar and White Lady 2.00 SMILAX ; 2.00 " from flats 50 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ERECTUM... 2.00 GERANIUMS, finest mixed, only 2.00 SALVIAS. Clara Bedman and Le President. 2.00 DAISIES, double white and double red.... .. 2.00 VELVET PLANT 3.00 NEW COLEUS BROWNIl, a crimson brown bedder 5.00 MME. SALLEROI 2.00 NEW LARGE FLOWERING YELLOW MARGUERITE 2.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Mrs. Northcott, Modesto, Halcyon, Vernon Beauty, Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmer and Mrs. J. Peabody. IRIS, purple, yellow, blue and white 3.00 Five plants at 100 rate. Mention Th* Review when you write. GOOD STOCK "FAIR PRICES. Tersian and other IiUao, 5 to 6 ft., 20c each. Splreas — Thunbergia and Reevesia, 3 to 4 feet, I5c each. 3to»ptjerrle« — Cuthbert, E. Prolific, Marlboro, and Golden Queen, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. OooBetoerries — Red Jacket, 2 years, 6.^ per 10, $5.00 per 100. Houghton, 2 years, 35c per 10, $1.25 per 100. Oolden May berry, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. GEO. F. CURWEN, VILLA NOVA, - - Del. Co., Pa. Mention Tb» Review when you write. Runner°s^from Mafie Louise Violets, ■which have borne 100 flowers per plant this last winter. From now until May 1st will sell good Rooted Cuttings at $5.00 per 1000. Come and see for yourselves, dear frienas, and I will prove to vou that my stock is clean, free from disease and first r I AU/DIT7rM "^'^^^ '" ^""^ respect. C LATTNII£.Lra, Money refunded if not just RHINEBtCK, N. Y. as I say. Cash with order. Mention The Review when you write. Still They Come ! Extract from ** The Weekly Florists' Review," April 6, 1899. HARTFORD, CONN. " The Spjing flower exhibition of the Conn. Horticultural Society opened March 28. "VERY FINE CYCLAMEN were exhibited by James Ballantyne, gar- dener for Ex-Gov. Morgan G. Bulkeley, WHICH FOR SIZE OF INDIVID- UAL FLOWERS ARE SELDOM EQUALED. These were awarded a first prize, and also the 'Jadoo ' prize, the plants having been watered with 'Jadoo Liquid.' " Extract from ^^ American Gardening,'^ April 8, )899. CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. "THE CHIEF FEATURE of the Show was an exhibit of CYCLAMEN OF IMMENSE SIZE, BOTH AS REGARDS PLANTS AND BLOOMS, shown by Mr. James Ballantyne, gardener to Ex-Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley." CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Westland Street. Hartford, Conn., 30th March, 1899. The American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia, Penn. Dear Sirs : — I beg to state that there was one entry made in your special classes for our Spring Exhibition, Class S, for Cyclamen watered with Jadoo Liquid. First prize was awarded to Mr. James Ballantyne, gardener to Ex- Gov. Morgan G. Bulkeley. THESE PLANTS WERE THE GREATEST FEATURE OF THE SHOW. Respectfully yours, (Signed) C. H. BOYKETT, Secretary. Send for our new catalocra«B> THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. *> 817 rairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA Mention The Review wtien you write. i, PA. I 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, 12.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; $60 per 10,000 We ere the Larsest Growers of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Bend for Cironlar. J. L». DILvLOIN, BIOOITiebur^, Pa. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... ( No Bust or IKlldew. < Packed Jblg'lit and ( Satisfaction Guaranteed. Mention The Reylew when you write. 1840 Old Colony Nurseries, I8S9 KABDT SHBVBS, TBBB8, VZVBS. BVSBOBSXVS and PBBBVBXAXB. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, g^own in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting-, verv cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. W ATSON» Plymotrth, Mass. . Mention the Review when you write. live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, H.OO per bale; 10 bales, |8.00. 2. K. JEWnr & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention the Review when yuu write. rSi^A-. ..\kJ<;^&Xt^-^ . . ^a;:.^. '^ -.: .i\ • --.. .. .V,-.--r it MA Wli. K' ^•af*i,:^^.^£^l^/^M^^^^L^ ' 5J2 The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL 13, BERLIN, ONT. Easter has come and gone and this little town did a larger cut flower business than "has been." Lilies were all cleared off early in the day at 15 cents and many more could have been disposed of. Nc. 2 roses went off lively at $1.50, but the people are hard- ly educated up to No. I's at |2 and $2.50 yet. Carnations were in great demand at 50 and 60 cents; tulips, all colors and sorts, went well at 40 cents; daffs were cleared out at 60 cents and more could have been sold. There was not a large demand for plants and some spiraea were left over. Most of the churches did a lit- tle decorating, but nothing extensive was indulged in. At the annual bach- elors' ball held at the Walper House on the 7th almost as many roses and carnations were sold as at Easter, and there was a greater run on violets than the supply could satisfy. The town fairly outdid itself and will, I suppose, have to start now and save up for planting out time. Messrs. Gammage, McKenna, Ben- nett and Scrim have had an interview with the government concerning the tariff question and ably set forth the wishes of the trade in Canada as ex- pressed by the Canadian Horticul- tural Association. They were received most courteously and think they made an impression which will result in at least a partial remedy for evils at present existing. Gentle spring has not arrived yet, but there are signs that she may do so at any time now. A. H. E. DENVER, COLO. A little vacation after a week's hard work shows that the boys had not for- gotten how to roll the balls, as the score herewith given will demonstrate Whether It was the good Easter trade or the election returns that had such an exhilarating effect upon them Is unknown, but one thing Is sure, there was not too much Johnson In the crowd although Johnston was elected next Mayor of Denver. Following are the scores: 12 3 4 Av. Chas. Mauff VM 215 176 161 175 J. H. Jakobsen 155 197 200 149 175 John Berry 216 198 174 108 174 Cha". Tt^B8 167 189 153 IM 165 Geo. Brenkert 126 161 188 137 153 Kobt Kurth 136 127 194 146 151 A E. Mauff 123 127 167 178 149 Perry Gallup HO 161 152 143 141 Chas Meyer . 160 124 129 148 140 AM Lewis. 152 138 114 154 139 M J Saylor 143 106 149 154 138 John Ferris 112 165 139 110 131 GUbert Tcott 113 161 135 94 126 Chas. Franz US 141 133 109 12o A CIRCULAR has been Issued by the American Carnation Sociecy Invit- ing subscriptions toward a permanent fund, at which a start was made at the Chicago meeting. The society starts this month with $500 at Inter- est, and It Is hoped to no increase this fund that the revenue from It will largely meet the running expenses of the society. Look Here for Rooted Cuttings '■ ■ Per 100 Abutilon, var. trailing |2.(jU Ageratum, blue and white.. 1.00 Alternanthera, red and yel- low, per 1000. $5.00 60 Anthemis, double yellow.. . 2.00 Begonia Rex, 50 to 80 var. .. 2.00 " Incarnata Gigantea 2.00 " Vernon 1.00 Chrysanthemums, named.. 1.50 Cuphea (Cigar plant) 1.00 Coleus, mixed, per 1000, 55 . . .60 " separate colors " $6.. .75 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 1.50 " named 1.50 Forget-me-not, winter flow- ering 1.50 Per 100 German Ivy $1.25 Heliotrope, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Geraniums, named; Double Grant, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Rev. I. B. At- kinson, Gloria ae France etc., per 1000, $12.50 1.50 Mixed, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Md. Sal., " 10.... 1.25 Bronze 1.50 Silver Leaf 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 3.00 Happy Thought 3.00 Mars 3.00 PerlOO Geranium Md. Bruant $2.00 Mrs. Parker .... 4.0O Imp. Sultana 1.50 Lemon Verbena 1.50 Lobelia, blue 1.00 Lantana, assorted 1.60 Manettia bicolor.; 2.0O Pyrethrum Little Gem 1.50 Pelargoniums, named 4.00 mixed 8.00 Double Alyssum, giant 1.00 Salvia, scarlet 1.2& " golden leaved 2.00 Violet M. Louise 60 Verbenas, per liiOO, $6 7S Daisy Snow Crest 2.00 POTTED PLANTS. 2>^>inch except where noted. Per 100 Begonia Rex, mixed.20 to 80 var. . . .$4.00 " Louis Closson, $4 and 6.00 " named varieties 6.00 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Abutilon, var. trailing 4.00 Mrs. Parker Geranium 6.00 PerlOO Mrs. Pollock Ger $4.00 Silver Leaf " 4.00 Mars " 6.00 Md. Bruant " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Hydrangeas, P. and W., 4-inch 10.00 PerlOO Vincas Var. . 2-in $2.00 8-in 4.0O 8Min 6.00 4-in lO.OO Dracaena $5.00 to 80.00 Imp. Sultana 3.0O Terms Gash or 0. 0. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. fermarly eall«d MISS CLARA BURTON "aStS- MAID OF HONOR, Plants in 25i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per If 0, $15.00 ; 50 at 100 rate. per 1000, $125.00; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., bis Eimst. Cincinnati, o. For tale miao by E. a. HILL & CO., Richmond, fnd., and P. R. PIERSON CO.. Tarrytown-on-Hud5on. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tli St.. NEW YORK CITY. Mantrfactofefsof WIRE « DESIGNS and Dealers in HmHHHHFLORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Roses Perles, Woottons and Mete- ors in 2J^-in. pots. Brides, Maids, Meteors, Kaiserins, Woottons, Perles, and Beau- ties in 2-in. pots. Send SOc or $1.00 for sam- ples of varieties you want. /> • _^ A fine lot of Gerani- beraniums K??nb?o^in":^°*^- Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, Vmlf^'f' ^''ders received now for Spring de- T IVIv^t/ livery of Ai stock such as produces a SAA^SalSc^-l-c crop— Marie Loaise, Far- lllt;dClll9l/9e quiiaraad Lady Campbell. CADIIATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, AnllA I lUnOi Evelina. Painted Lady.Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OKAVD BAPIDS, MICK. Mention The Review when you write. ^Bridaa kBridaamaida.AM rn Fxom a -in. Pota, Vioa Claan Stock at per 100 Smilax, 2-in. pots, at $1.50 per 100. CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings. Scott, Bridesmaid, Stuart, Meteor, Gold Finch, Uncle John, per 100 $1.25 White Cloud. Dazzle. " 8.50 Daybreak, Flora Hill, Albertini, per 100 2.00 Rex Begronias. 2H-in. pots, 8 varieties per ItO 3.0O Cash with Order. Mcdonald & Steele, '"•ijg.w^- Mention The Review when you write. MOLE TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawns, parks, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFBCr mole trap in existence. Guaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fall. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by n. W. t1AUE», RIDGEWOOD, M. J. Mention The Review when yon write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIl'IS. IIIilN(.S Ccnt^ fur Catalogiii Mention The Review when you write. 0 MM'XRMIS (,KHMI01SI .-•■■-«- *^WA-..>' ^^- j^V. ~- ^■^■"'^'-^■^'UMiiafmik ir liiiiaAiMliifilf ■Htlifrill' APRIL 13, 1899. The Weddy Florists* Review, 513 CARNATIONS... ROOTED CUTTINGS. G. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant scarlet. Early and oontinHOUS bloomer. Qan. Maooo (Ward) Maroon scarlet. The best of its class. Erfrly and free. Gan. Oomaz (Ward) Cardinal maroon. Free bloomer, long stiff stems. Glacier (Ward) Pure white, dwarf habit. Amerioa (Hill) Large soft scarlet. RRalba (May and Craig) Light pink. White Cloud. All who have tried this variety declare it to be the best white carnation ever introduced. Gold Nugget, yellow. New York, cerise pink. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mary Wood, white. light pink. Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. Also, the best of all the other 1898 and standard varieties. We have a FINE STOCK. ^^ Send for our eomplete desoriptivo Price List. F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS, Smilax and Pansies GOOD STOCK AT ORDINARY PRICES. ALBERT M.HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review wnen you write. X PLANTS, 3-inGh Pots. CHSTSAHTHSmrMB. 100 1000 f2a.00 2.V0O Franli Hardy, .5 inches |2..'50 Modesto, BonnaflTon 2.50 tilory of the Psciflc 2.50 tieoneriana PItrher, Mrs. F. Perrln. .. 2..50 W. 11. Lincoln 2.50 CARNATZOHB. Maud Dean. Mayor Pingree 2.00 Harrison's White, Alaska, Meteor... 2.00 ROBES. Yellow Rambler, Plnit Rambler 2.50 25.00 White Rambler, Bride, 'Maid 8.00 Pres. Carnot 4.00 All First-Class Stock. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best grrowers say concerning it. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. i8, i8q7. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wirt stake is certainly a gem. Witliout hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Carnation Support. Yours truly, Daili.edouzk Bros. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write forprices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention Tbe Review whoa you write. Rooted Cuttings, Roses and Carnations... We offer Well-Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, as per list opposite, all in fine condition. Place orders early. ROSE PUNTS. We also offer strong Rose Plants out of 25^-inch pots, as follows : Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID $2.50 $20.00 BRIDE 2.50 20.00 PERLE 3.00 25.00 METEOR 2.50 20.00 NFW T^ J Rooted Cuttings CARNATION Evanston ^ '^.Kia 500 at the 1000 rate. All Plants and Cuttings sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once. No orders for less than 100 of one variety accepted. REINBERG BROS., 51 Wabash Av., Chicago ROOTED CITTINGS. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1000 Meteor 91.SO fia.SO Bridesmaid ... . 1.50 13.60 Bride 1,50 12.50 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Wm. Scott 91.00 97.50 Vancy Hanks.. l.OO 7.50 MoCk>wan l.OO 7.50 Tidal Wave .... l.OO 7.50 Xohinoor l.OO 7.50 Flora Hill 1.60 13.50 Jubilee a.50 30.00 Mayor Ping-ree 1.60 13.50 Triumph 3 ^60 30.00 Hivea 1.50 13.50 Daybreak 1.50 13.50 Armasindy 1.60 13.50 MoBumey 2.60 20.00 Alaska 1.60 13.60 Araryle 4.00 3S.OO Painted Iiady.. 3.00 36.00 Evelina 3.00 35.0O Mention the Review when you write. New and Standard Varieties. CARNATIONS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Our Price List is teeming witli new and good things. Send for it. The stock we send out is a source of satisfaction to our customers and pride to ourselves. Don't wait too long ; some varieties are already very scarce. H. Weber & Sons, - Oakland, Md. Mention The Review when you write. New Variegated ^ 7\ IWI p\ I | ^^ 1^ X/ Fancy CARNATION ^Orml^L/vJ^l\ ■ The earliest,. freest, largest and most prodtictive variegated Carnation ever offered to the trade. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT XT I 93 per dozen. $10 per hundred. 976 per thousand. MentlMi The Review when you write. W. E. HALL, Clyde, Ohio. CARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for $4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washingrton, D. C GONGH SHELL CARNATION. Rooted CuttlngB now ready, from sand. The Fierpetual producer of bloom the year round, color ight pink, built up m the center ; long stiff stems; non-bursting; fringed and fragrant and a good keeper ; from 2% to 8 in., when well grown; will average 3 in.. f6.00 a 100. $26 per 500, fM per lOCO. H GROUT 339 xnna street, II. VRVUI, SPBZVOFZEU), MASS. Mention th« R«v1ew when yoa write. B,ri.x CARNATIONS ! Mrs. Bradt, Ciold Nugget, White Cloud, $•■>.! 0 per rno, $10.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, Daybreak and Jubilee, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also 9 most promising varieties of '99, and 15 leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. Carnations==KNGs.... FINE STOCK. Daybreak, $J.50 per loo, $12.00 per looo Wm. Scott, l.OO " 7.50 Cash with order. C. SOLTAU & CO. 199 Grant Ave. JERSEY CITV. H. J. Mention The Review when you write. .. ^^*«.^-=*^'--flAfti'A>\ • --rr*; 5U The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL 13, 1R99. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-S38 Caxton Buildiaa:, Chlcaso. 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, $i.oo a year. To Europe, $3.00. •criptions accepted from those in the trade only. Sub- Advertising; rates: Per inch, li.oo; X pagre, fij.so; (nil page, $37.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising: accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following: Thursday. COPYBIGHT l8gQ. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co. 511 Ameiican RoseCo. .513 Amling, E. C .509 B&ker, W. 1 508 Bailer, F. A .505 Bassett & Wa8bburD.5 W Benthey & Co 507 Berning, H.G .50* Blanc &Co 507 Boerner, F 502 Budlong, I. A 504 Buckbee.H.W 507 Bunyar, E.G 509 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 502 Chicago Wrecking Co ...516 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 504 Cottage Gardens .... 507 Crabb& Hunter ....512 CrowlFern Co .505 Curwen, G. F 511 Cut Flower Ex 508 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 516 Dietsch. A. &C0....5I6 Dillon, J. L 511 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 518 Dreer. H. A 501 Dunlop, Jno 510 Elliott, W. H 510 Ellis & Pollwortb ...514 Ellison &Tesson..... 504 Eslerjobn G. Secy .502 F. &F. Nurseries... 510 Felthousen, J. E ....B07 George Bros 509 Gibbons, H.W 514 Giblin& Co 516 Greene & Underbill.. 512 Grout, H 518 Hales, H.W 512 Hall, W. E 513 Hancock. Geo. & Son 518 Heikes, W.F 507 Heiss,). B 509 Herencleen Mfg. Co..516 Herr, Albert M 518 Herr. D. K 509 HiU.k. G. &Co 507 Hitcbings&Co .512-514-516 Hoffmeister Flo. Co..512 Hunt,E. H 504 Iackson, E. B 506 acobs, S. &Sons ....516 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 511 Lasting, W.F... 505-508 Keenan's Seed Store.505 Kelsey, H. F 508 Kellogg, Geo. M 504 Kennicott Bros. Co. 505 Kraft Plant Tonic... 505 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 515 Kuehn, C. A 504 Kuhl, Geo, A 512 Lager & Hurrell .....504 Lawritzen. C 511 Lockland Lumber Co 502 LongD. B 508 Longsdorf, C. L 50.5 Lord & Burnbam Co 516 Lynch, W. E .504 Manning,!. W 505 McDonald Bros 514 McDonald & Steele. 512 McKellar & Winter- son .507 McMorran,E.E.&Co 516 Miller, A. L .510 Minor, W. L 506 Model Plant Stake Co. 518 Moon. S.C 508 Moon, W H. Co ...510 Moninger, J. C. Co... 514 Morris Floral Co .511 Old Colony Nurseries 511 Peacock, W.P 506 Pennock,S.S 508 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 508 Quaker City Machine Works .516 Randall, A. L 504 Rea Bros .507 Reed & Keller 512 Regan Pt'g House.... 514 Reid, Edw .508 Reinberg Bros. . . 504-513 Reynolds. A. L 513 Rice, M.iCo .508 Ricksecker, Cbas...507 Rudolph, Max .504 Schmitz. F. W. O....501 Scbultbeis, A .505 Sefton, J. W. Co 616 Siebrecbt & Son ....508 Smith, N.& Son 501-506- .508 Soltau, C. &Co .518 South Side Floral Co. 509 Storrs & Harrison. .502 Thomas & Son 506 Thorbum,J.M.&Co. 509 Vesey. W. I. Sec'y..514 Vick&Hill 506 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons .500 Webef'i'Sons!.". ;. .7518 WietorBros 506 Wilmore, W. W 506 Wittbold. Geo .507 Young. John Welsh ..508 Zeese & Co 516 Petoskey, Mich. — Easter trade was goa^ ti^ly 20 per cent better than last yMMt Prices fair and all stock plenti- ftitfrXDap^^emTuations and lilies, which were scacee owing to large demand causeii by funeral work. Mentton The Piort»t«' Review when wiithw •AvmrtlBers. Bone Meal... WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. BY THE BAG, TON OR CARLOAD ^ ^ ^ Send for llet of Sizes and Prices of our Improved CUT FLOWER BOX. ELLIS S POLLWORTH,'Mllwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. PRES5 1^ EVER-Y OMN Q) ^, ^Description JTlONINGER\Q- mawthorneAv^/64(70 Mention the Revteiw when you write. Greenhouses Built and Heated EeONOniCIILLV HUD PCRFCCTLV BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""*"*' •SfA'v..K. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. Mention The Review when ron write. ESTIMATES FREE. Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BRDS., 108 • 114 Ziiberty Street, ColuuibuSy O. Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention The Review when you write. liNISUKE*a'¥Sf EUiE Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n. ADDRESS W.J. VESEY, Sec'y. FORT WAYNE, IND THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' npatalogues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot VNdter Boilers, .Pipes, liltitK)s Send Four C(T.-> fj- Calalojuc ^"ti N fiit il.itiiicj Vppiirdttis Mention The Review when 700 write. hm-lL^^< ^■^^"=' -* "-*" - APRIL 13. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 5tS KROESCHELL BROS. CO. Chicago, 111., March 10, 1894. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 29 to 59 Erie St, Chicago, 111. Gentlemen : — Last season we pur- chased three of your Improved Green- house Boilers. They have done lieroic service the past winter, eclipsing every claim you made. Since Feb. 2.5th one large boiler has been doing the work of two, heating six houses. 185 feet by 24 feet, with nine pipes (4 inches) each, or about 26,000 square feet of glass, the hot water beiog forced through nearly two miles of 4-inch pipes. While the weather has been mild we doubt if tins showing can be excelled. Needless to add your boilers please. Yours very truly, Brant & Noe, Forest Glen P. O., Box ,58. Niles Centre, Cook Co., 111., March 20, 1894. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Gents ; — Those two boilers you made for me are the best I ever used. I have used more than twenty differ- ent kinds of boilers, and never saved so much fuel as I did this winter with your boiler. Truly yours. F. Stielow, Florist, Niles Centre, Cook Co., III. Oak Park, March 31. 1894. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Dear Sirs : — In answer to your in- quiries I can state that I have had two different boilers in use before I purchased one from your firm, and I can recommend your boiler to any one who wants a first-class coal boiler for greenhouses. I had the old style Carmody and Devine Boilers before using yours. Yours truly, Jos. F. Klimmer, Florist, Desplaines Ave., opposite Waldheim Cemetery, Oak Park, 111. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St. Boiler. Mention The Review when you write. CHICAGO. X*'l?*r^'lr»l?'jT'J»'J'rh*brJ?«J?*'i^**|r*|?r|?r|?'t''^'!b'j|»'t'* * * * Manual .BY. WILLIAM scon. The Florists' -^^^s^ I * * n[r will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- T ^^ ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encycio- ^ WILL BE poeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It ^ READY will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just * FO R DELIVERY ^^^* ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^"^^ ^^ i"^* ^^^ ^^y y®" ^^"* *^ ^^ % IN JUNF ^^^^' '^ ^''' ^^ ^^^ standard work of reference for 4. the trade. SEND IN YOIR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS' PIBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, -^GMIGAOO. * * * * * * X4^4'4'4>4'4'4'4'4»4>4»4'4'4'4>4»4'4'4>4>4»4'4>4»4»4k4>4'4«4«4»4*4k4i4k4'4k4t4tX M^i^.»^'^^.'Lnt'^t,:A . •> r 1 516 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL IS^ 1899. m % '^5«!«««sUr" J.W.SErroNMf6.(« Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, quicker and more effective than the bellows. ^ Warmly com- mended by all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price 94.76 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when yon write. HARRY BALSLEY»LL. Those Red Pots Stantordt-Full Size and Wide Bottoms. Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory . 490 Howard St., Dotroit, Mioh. Mention The Review when you write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE O VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Worlu, RICHMOND, IND. MetHJon The Review when you write. High Grade BOILERS &!^5.. For GREENHOUSES. STKAM AMD NOT WftTKR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. MentioB The Review when yon write. ^•iPtiOTO PPOdbS i;f^(.P\\ l\(. s .Oi'Dhlk'iKlk'N ^ (. iiu \(.o Lord & Burn HAM Co. Horticultural Architects and Builders Plans and estimates furnished on ap- plication for Greenhouses, Conserva- tories, etc., erected complete with our Patent Iron Construction: or for ma- terial only, ready for erection. Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material. Largest builders of Greenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest improvements. Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Send 4cts postage to New York office for latest catalogue. We make special greenhouse PUTTY. ;Price on application. STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS. Send B cents postage for Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. Write for Circular of NEW YORK Office: Cypress Hot Bed Sasli GeneralOffice and Works: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th St. andPrames. lrvinf|ton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. ON YOUR COAL BILLS If your Houses are Heated by a FURMAN BOILER. Send for large Illustrated Catalogue, Florists' edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. I THEHERENDEEN MFG. CO., Home Office : 49 Grant St., GENEVA, N. Y. New England Office : 64 Oliver St., BOSTON. Mention The Review when you write. GLI188 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator eULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. Manufactured J, Jjcobs & SODS, K°:''40%''.",'3KV.V. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc , AT WHOLESALE Mention The Review when you write. SASH CATAUKil .MtnOIANDUt rGMVANIZEDWIRE- 100 POUND QOUd-SHOOT LENGThS , RUM fROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦t.l3. ^(niCAGO Of OTMERfi 8^° 16 ^ CJilCACiO. Mention The Review wtien you write. Greenhouse Material Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar BEST GRADCS. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL NITGMirNQS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. CiKEfcMIOlbf^ ni II.DI'NCi. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOI VNMfR BOILfRS, i'li'f S WD illllVGS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when you write. Always'mention the FlOrlsts' RsvleW when writing adveftiscts. '■isriA ■ W. ....:: « ..: .-:.':.' . .:.,-. ''^ jlIA. •:. ■>"•-' -«— --•»>■.-- :^;, .'v.'-. ;,■; -;'t ;/• • s '.j- APRIL 20, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 5J9 Bedding at Lincoln Park, Chicago. roseum most useful in August. Au- ratum is grand, but too powerful. Pot Roses for Easter. For several years, except last year, we planted on a bench in 4 inches of good soil some American Beauty roses. If good strong plants, they pay for the space and labor during July, August, September and October, four times as much as the space would pay by be- ing occupied with mums. We slightly dry them off in November, when we want the bench for lilies, lift them carefully, pot in 6-inch pots, keep cool and shaded for a week or two, and as winter approaches protect from very hard freezing, and after New Year's start them growing in a cool house, and by gradually increasing the heat get them in for Easter. I should have said, although all would know, that when lifted, three or four of the strongest stems only are left, and those cut back to three or four good eyes. We all know that American Beauty is not a good outside rose, but, treated as above described, it has no equal. Through want of personal at- tention this operation has Hot always been a marked success, but on other occasions it has been the most paying thing on the place. A rose in a 6- inch pot with six or seven perfect flowers, with stem's a foot long and half a dozen more buds to come, will catch anybody, and it will sell for |3.00 and occupy half the space of a three- dollar azalea and about half the time on the bench. Furthermore, you have had a good many flowers during the summer, which in our country town always sell for quite as much as prize chrysanthemums do nowadays. WM. SCOTT. FLORISTS' nRE ASSOaATION DIS- CONTINUES BUSINESS. By a vote of the directors it has been definitely decided to discontinue the business of the Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Association. It was hoped that the later months of the spring and winter would bring in a large amount of new business, but in- stead the amount was very small, al- though there were many inquiries and considerable correspondence on the subject. The association has settled all losses except that of Mr. Phelps, of Hacken- sack, N. J., which occurred a few days previous to the carnation meeting at Philadelphia. It was thought at that time that the loss would not amount to more than $500 or $600, as it was likely that the heating apparatus could be saved, but/the damage was much greater than was at first ap- parent and was more than his policy of $2,000. This amount is more than the association can pay at this time, but Mr. Phelps has agreed that in case the association discontinued busi- ness to accept the amount on hand in full payment of loss. Officers and directors of the associ- ation have spent freely, both of time and money, in the endeavor to place the association on its feet, and it is a matter of great regret to them that the result could not have been other- wise. No one has profited, the secre- tary alone receiving a salary and that of but $15 per month, all of which was paid out for clerical service. A full statement showing the disposition of every dollar received, will be sent each member as soon as final settle- ment can be effected. W. J. VESEY, Sec'y. THE LATE PRIZE COMPETITION. While thoroughly appreciating the efforts of the Review and being also thoroughly convinced of the honesty with which the competition was car- ried out, I must say that I was dis- appointed that something better, more original, was not brought to light. I suppose one might safely say that no trade is so far behind in labor saving devices as our trade, and this com- petition shows that with one or two exceptions no one has tried much to ■get out of old ruts. I was not person- ally interested in any of the entries made and voted quite independently, and those entries which obtained the first and second prizes were included in my three votes. It was rather a surprise, however, to see that the fumigator was given third place, a de- vice which I suppose hundreds of florists have used for years and years. I myself used it ho years ago. In my opinion the rose stake tyer should have had a higher place, it will be found a great labor saver by grov.- MUtMuaidiii ^='^ ■iiii,, mj,' V 'rmn'i 520 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ AFRII. 20, 1899. ers, large or small, certainly much more so than many of those entries ahead of it, and it is certainly more original. I hope The Review will see its way to have another of these com- petitions, as I feel sure that when the "grey matter" of those in the trade sets to work on these labor saving devices, something more efficient still will be produced than those in the competition just closed. . A. H. EWING. Easter G)inbinations. Some of those "Easter combina- tions" were very beautiful; others were simply awful. There never was a time In the history of American floral art when the rules of color har- mony were ignored as they were the past Easter. Many of the "get-ups" seen In the retail stores were daringly sensational, to say the least. It was not only in the contrast of color, but in the arranging. Every kind of rib- bon was used; polkadots in every hue, striped and multi-colored plaids — in fact, all the old stocks of the millin- ers' shops seemed to have been bought up by the florists and used this Easter. Of course, some of it is left, and it is to be hoped they can keep it out of sight till next Easter. Those self-colored gauze ribbons are all right, though, when judiciously used, and we think they have come to stay, though they will never entirely replace the good old corded silk or grosgrained satin ribbons. Window Displays. We are right in the middle of spring with an ever increasing variety of cut flowers in the market, and for a few dollars we can buy enough to make a good window display. We believe the florist's window should al- ways to a certain extent display the art that is in the store. In the winter, when flowers are high, you might have some plausible excuse, though quantity of material is not always es- sential to get the best effects. At this time of the year, however, no one can be excused for keeping a poor window, and though "spring flowers," with all their multitude of forms and color, will necessitate a "mixed window," still with a little care you can make it a symphony of color. You need not put every bunch in a separate vase to spread them out; they will look better clustered; and once in a while put your mixed lot in vases on the end of the counter and put one color in your window; for instance, a large vase or basket of yellow; the next day pink, and so on; but be sure they are ar- ranged artistically, not on wires and sticks, but in water. If you have any remnants of Easter plants left, or any of the material par- ticularly identifled with Easter, give them a retired position; make your stock, no matter what it may be, look fresh and salable; never harbor old stock or injured plants if you can help it, for they spoil your trade and repu- tation. Don't throw your old flowers in the ash-can; if they are any good you will find schools or hospitals in every village and town, and your gen- erosity to them will not injure your trade. If your business or your heart won't allow this, then keep your old flowers in a separate box and out of sight. Don't be stingy with your customers; flowers are cheap and you can afford to be liberal; remember, almost any customer will appreciate a spray of this flower or that thrown in with what' they buy, and it is not the value of the thing — it is the disposition you show. Seasonable Flowers. Now, no one can live on the same kind of food all the time, and neither can our business live and prosper on having the same variety of flowers all the tipie. Keep your eye open for variety, particularly for novelty. If you cannot be beyond date, at least be up to date. Gardenias are coming in freely; they are the latest for bridal bouquets. These beautiful, fragrant flowers are arranged with their own foliage and buds, the handle of the bunch being twisted and tied with broad cream s«.ti» ribbow. These flow- ers are still the choicest for bouton- niere or corsage bouquet; they are also extra fine for finger-bowl sprays, in which case boutonnieres and corsage bouquets can be dispensed with. Cut the flowers with plenty of stem and foliage and have the flower face the guest. Violets are getting small and poor— that is, of course, the double varieties, which will soon be unsalable. The single varieties, however, will be flne for some time to come, but it is strange that whilst these single ones sell well in Philadelphia and other large cities, in New York there is lit- tle or no demand for them. A glass bowl filled with white lilac, with a cluster of La France roses at one side, a few hanging down and forming a semi-circle a little from the bowl, is a pretty design for the din- ner table. These two flowers make a charming bouquet for vase, hand or corsage. Moss roses are in, and they are fine; try them with lilac or valley. Put a cluster of them with a bunch of Jacques, Meteors or Mme. Gabriel Luizets, and what can you get to equal them? Moss roses are about the choicest thing in roses on the market just now; they are not alone grand by themselves, but they enable you to put a finishing touch on any design or arrangement; but care should be used to keep them in a cluster by themselves. We have all kinds of fiowering shrubs to pick from and nothing is finer for decorations, but remember, you must put them in water, in Japan- ese vases if possible, and have them in good sized bunches to be effective. Rows of pyramid shaped Magnolia Soulangeana in pots and in full bloom make a superb avenue for a wedding procession to pass through, or they are good anywhere; imported stock is easily forced. Wallfiowers have been on hand for some time; many of the varieties are fine, and a bunch will go well with any box of spring fiowers. Induce some grower to furnish you with a bunch of lemon verbena regularly; a spray of it adds a lot to a box of fiowers. Large, loose bunches of roses in vases filled with water are about the best to recommend your customers to send to steamers. "The fiowers can be arranged in the state room and remain fresh for a long time. Sweet-scented fiowering plants in pots are another pretty and lasting gift. It is not al- ways wise to use up "any old thing" in a steamer order; some passengers are like injured men — they have long memories. Try to induce your special customers to take some kind of rose or carnation that they can wear on "t'other side," and this can be easily done by furnishing the right stock. Antirrhinums are obtainable and many of the colors are beautiful; they are fine for vases; so are Canterbury Bells. IVERA. I'-A. 3i.7i APRIL 20, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 52 J TAGGS IN GREATER AMERICA. In the early spring before the Easter rush had subsided, Jaggs began, as usual, to exhibit a slight restiveness of temper, together with a striking Indis- positon to plant carnations, and no one was surprised when he asked the boss for a temporary leave of absence, which was declined in italics. He had beard, he explained, of the demise of his maiden aunt, who had spent her blameless existence in selling tobacco and hardbake in the vicinity of Cam- berwell, and the British consul at New York was anxious to communicate with him, relative to a small legacy. The boss, however, heard this narra- tive with refrigerating calm, and merely remarked that if Jaggs didn't get the last of the McGowan's planted before supper he would be liable to hear something drop. Half an hour later Jaggs, who had providently bor- rowed a violent pink shirt and a white satin tie from the newest "rookie" on the place, wandered rapidly towards the railway station, and Lonesomhurst knew him no more for many moons. The horticultural graduate, whose desire to join the Rough Riders had been rudely quenched because he couldn't ride, and who had been de- nied even the poor consolation of en- tering the infantry because he was, as Tommy Atkins expressed it, a bit shy on teeth, observed cynically that Jaggs was just the sort of a fellow to ent2T the army. The general impres- sion was, however, that Jaggs was more possibly detained by an unsym- pathetic Judiciary. It was long months afterwards that the wanderer appeared. One of the boilers, suffering from an attack of general debility, was leaking badly, and Tommy Atkins, emerging from the boiler pit, very rusty as to his outer man, and with his countenance adorned with red lead, like an imper- fectly tanned Indian in his war paint, was amazed to behold Jaggs leaning against the potting bench, while the boss held a post mortem upon a dead Cattleya. Jaggs nodded carelessly at the amazed Tommy, reached for a handful of live sphagnum, and began to top-dress the orchid pot, while he continued some absorbing narrative. He did not appear at supper, and the entire force was righteously impatient when he finally entered the potting shed, carrying in one hand the boss's revolver and in the other an oil-can, a piece of very decayed chamois and a few quill feathers. "I suppose you thought it just as well to be prepared in case we began to ask questions," observed the hor- ticultural graduate, genially referring to the revolver. "Don't you know as they always throws in a gun with one o' them Armour's 'am pinafore's?" inquired Tommy Atkins, drawing public atten- tion to Jaggs's costume. In place of the coat in which he had left Lone- somehurst, Jaggs wore a military blouse of light brown khaki, which was adorned on one sleeve with the crossed flags of the signal corps, and on the other with the pacific emblem of the red cross. "A chap needs uncommon talent," continued Tommy, "to belong to two branches of the service at once. I suppose, old chap, when you wasn't wigwaggin' in the Signal Corps you was doin' the Good Samaritan without the tuppence, along o' they Red Cross nusses?" "How could he bother about sig- nals, said the horticultural gradu- ate, sarcastically, "when there's no doubt he was the very first man on top of the hill at San Juan?" "Now, don't begin bein' a gaudy idiot, Johnny," remarked Jaggs, af- fectionately. "I ain't one to take the credit as belongs to another chap, and I was busy enough while them Rough Riders charged up the hill, breakin' a way through one o' them Spanish trochas. One o' the Rough Riders — a chap from Oklahoma, he was — start- ed saying' things as I wouldn't re- peat 'cos, he say as some pizen-faced swamp lizard in his own company swiped his cartridge belt and he hadn't a round left. I says, 'What's the mat- ter with lassoin' them bloomin' Da- goes, chuckin' him a lot o' the barbed wire from the trocha. He give a whoop as you could hear in Kalama- zoo, colls the wire, and sails in. In five minutes every cow-boy in sight has a barbed^wire lasso, and was rop- in' in Spaniards like he was roundin' up a bundh o' cattle out on the range." "Strange that none of the newspaper correspondents described that," ob- served the horticultural graduate, sus- piciously. "The trouble with them newspaper chaps Is as they tells so many things as ain't so, and let's a lot o' the real facts get away," observed Jaggs, solemnly, as he drew the cartridges from the boss's revolver with elaborate caution. "Now, then, Jimmy, if you wants to know somethink o' the real horrors o' war, just throw them cartridges into the firebox wliile you're stokin'," as the fireman, in his anxiety to hear the narrative, swept the cartridges and a few other trifles off the bendh with the end of his poker. "How did you come to leave the ser- vice so soon?" asked the graduate. "By unanimous request, I suppose. I wonder you didn't join some command going to Manila, you know so much about Borneo that you'd be a real ac- quisition." "Borneo ain't all beer and skittles," observed Tommy, penslvely,i as he filled a disreputable pipe with Davy's tobacco. "I was there afore I chuck- ed the harmy; when we wasn't chivying Dacoits we was fillin' our- selves with quinine. But it's jam, reg'lar apricot jam, to them Sulu Isl- ands, as they're goin' to gather In along o' the Philippines. However since Uncle Sam's tryin* to make a souvenir collection o' job-lot Islands, why, let 'em all come." "The islands ain't «o bad, what there is of 'em," observed Jaggs, squinting down the detached barrel of the re- volver to see whether It was clean enough, "i run across a pitcher plant when I was collectin' there, a giant form of Nepenthes bicalcarata— as would make a sensation, If I hadn't .~V*^y^^L^ ■i I 'i-t 1^1 ^1 Ti'iiifctniri ♦ ^i.i■'i■^ ■ ' .. >»,;»^-'i' *"■,/"■'■ '^;' -•" . ;,^. ■^.■.j..<...._t.;..j,.«..iVV.-a-.-.- -^^-'^-v..V^L.-^J.'!w..^IL.V..^JI^Lii*^31-.lt^^ d N- I; ■ I ■■■_■'■■ 524 The Weekly Florists' Review* AI'RIL 20, 1899. US, are: President, W. F. Kastlng; vice-president, C. D. Zimmerman; sec- retary, William Legg; financial secre- tary, George Schmidt; treasurer, C. H. Keitch. A good lot of workers. When cigars were lighted and the ice cream swallowed, Mr. Kastlng ably and earnestly thanked the members for their good will in making him presi- dent. He promised to be a good boy and work hard, and W6 feel sure that he promised no more than he will do. And then he introduced W. S. as toast- master, who was both retrospective and prospective, impressing the mem- bers with what was before us in the coming carnation convention, saying that the exhibition to be held here In February next will not only be the greatest exhibit of carnations that this locality has ever seen, or this nation has ever seen, but 'that the world has ever seen. He did not trace the evo- lution of protoplasm up to higher or- ganisms as on a recent date, but called on Mr. Legg to speak for the club, which he did in brilliant style. There were several toasts, all get- ting a good response, some serious and earnest, other facetious, and here they are: "On Pastimes," C. Keitch; "Re- tall trade," S. A. Anderson; "The Commission Man," W. F. ICasting; "Art In the Business," D. B. Long; "The Man Who Keeps Us Warm," E. L. Ck)ok; "The Pan-American," C. D. Zimmerman; "Our Visitors," Harry Balsley; "Our Suburbs," T. Mansfield; "The Ladles," W. A. Adams; "The Grower," Rudolph Boettger. Mr. Henry Buddenborg was asked to talk of the phases of our late Easter trade, but being a natural and vigorous talker as well as a philosophical one. he rami- fied into the fascinating subjects of the single tax, municipal ownership, politi- cal economy in general and kindred vital sociological subjects. But it was not all dry wind that wafted to our ears, A youth with a skillful touch of the zither and a splendid tenor voice sang lots of songs. Mr. Boeil.ger gave us a melange of popular airs, and Tommy Coleman, a florist associate, sang several "bloomln* White Chapel songs, ye know." Death of George Savage. We have just received by wire this Monday night the sad news that Geo. Savage, the well known orchidist, of Rochester, N. Y., died this morning. He was known far and wide and will be greatly missed. W. S. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The past week has been a continu- ance of the Easter reaction — in fact, business has been very dull and prices on all kinds of flowers are very much lower. The daily market has been al- most devoid of buyers from the retail stores; the fakirs seem to be the only ones in the swim. Roses are in over-stock and a good rose can be bought for |2 per 100 to 11.50 per dozen. Jacks run from 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen; Beauties from |4 per 100 to |4 per dozen; Me- teors, $4 to 15 per 100. Carnations, although not over plenty, also feel the depression. Common stock, |1.50 to |2 per 100, with some sales made at $1; extras, from |2 to |3 per 100; strictly fancy, $4 to |5. Violets very slow, $3 per 100 being an average. Lilies plenty; held at $1 per dozen; callas a drug at 75 cents; valley, |3 to |4 per 100; bulb stock selling fairly well at %Z to |4 per 100. The News. The talk among carnation men Is the Cincinnati exhibit, with conjec- tures as to whether the same results will happen at the February meeting In Detroit. Owing to the backward season the seedsmen are complaining about the dullness of the seed trade. It will probably all come with a rush. Mat. Rogers, for many years a dis- penser of bulbous stock on Boston Market, died last week of pneumonia, having been sick only three or four days. J. Austin Shaw and various bulb growers have been visitors this week. P. ST. LOUIS. Qub Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club was held Thursday afternoon, April 13, with President Sanders in the chair. The increased interest was shown by the large attendance. This being our an- nual rose meeting a large number of fine roses were on exhibition. George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., showed a fine group of cut blooms consisting of Beauties, Perles, Brides- maids, Brides and Meteors, which the judges considered very fine. The Hoff- meister Floral Co., of Cincinnati, had Maid of Honor on exhibition which undoubtedly was fine when shipped but suffered a great deal from the shipping. They were much admired. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., showed four vases, one each of Brides, Meteors, Bridesmaids and Perles; these were clean and well grown, es- pecially the Perles, as Mr. Ammann Is known as the king of Perle growers. Max Herzog's vase of mixed roses of Maids and Brides were well grown and fine, healtny stock, the same must be said of Frank Fillmore's fine vase. Julius Koenig, Jr., had a plant of Spirea superba on exhibition, sent him by G. Speelman & Son, which was a fine specimen. Mr. Hodgeman addressed the meet- ing in regard to subscriptions from the fiorists for the St. Louis World's •"air and asked the chair to appoint a committee to solicit subscriptions among the craft. He also spoke for a party of wealthy West End gentlemen, stating that they would give the Flor- ists' Club from *300 to |500 to offer In prizes for the best kept back yards along the Suburban R. R., from Van- derventer to Union avenues, to be div- ided Into three districts. The propo- sition was accepted. The chair then appointed a committee to serve on both of the above, which is as follows: Frank M. Ellis, J. W. Kunz, J. J. Beneke, R. F. Tesson, Emil Schray, and J. F. Windt. The committee Is to go to work at once and report at the next regular meeting of the club. Wm. Winter was elected a member of the club. Six members were dropped from the rolls for non-pay- ment of dues. Julius Koenig, Sr., was reported very sick and a resolution was passed wishing him a speedy re- covery. The next meeting of the club will be a miscellaneous flower meet- ing, which will be held Thursday af- ternoon. May 11. Notes. W. Van Zonneveld, of Holland, was in town last week. Albert J. Bauer, once a prominent member of our Florists' and Bowling Clubs and President of the late Mound City Cut Flower Co., died Sunday aft- ernoon, at 3 p. m., of pneumonia and Bright's disease, he leaves a widow, a sister of Mr. Chas. Fleckensteln. Funeral Tuesday morning at 10 a. m. Win Adles is again in the employ of M. M. Ayers, on Grand avenue. Miss Theresa Badaracco was very busy last week, furnishing one of the lar- gest weddings of the season. Max ) Herzog will soon begin building his new house for American Beauties. A visit to Max's place found everything looking in tip top shape, all roses clean and healthy and carnations the same. Mr. Herzog also has a fine house of smilax. The Market. Business in general was demoralized the past week by the sudden change to summer weather and the market is in a very unsettled condition. Stock of all kinds is very plentiful; roses In particular and they and carnations have become a glut which has been looked for for some tim? past. Prices have changed considerably and good Brides, Maids, Meteors and Carnots brought from |2 to $4; 1,000 lots, $15 and $20; Perles and Woottons even cheaper. In carnations there is no scarcity in any one variety; the col- ored sorts are more plentiful than the lighter shades, still the price was a little high; fancy stock brought $3; good general stock $2; common, $1 and $1.50; in 1,000 lots they were a little cueaper. Bulb stock Is still very good and plenty of it, Dutch hyacinths, Romans, Paper Whites, tulips, valley and daffs are cheap and the demand fair. There are still a great many Harrisiis and callas about and no reasonable offer is refused for them. California violets are abundant at 35 cents per 100; sweet peas not over f^~.V, -- •'■ '^ -■ ^■*''/^^ ■Jy'S.-^'^^" if - ■ ■: . : ' APRIL 20, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 525 Geranium Little Pink. plentiful at 50 cents, -^mllax in good demand and brought as high as 25 cents per string; |2.50 per dozen. Bowling. The Bowling Club rolled four games on Monday night and some very poor ones at that. E. W. Guy, of Belleville, being in town, rolled the first two games with us. The scores were as follows: 12 3 4 Total Av. C. A. Kuehn ....158 169 137 166 630 157% C. C. Sanders ...110 168 145 174 597 149 J. W. Kunz 156 145 107 140 548 137 Carl Beyer 127 159 101 147 534 1331^ J. J. Beneke ....116 143 113 116 488 122 F. J. Flllmire ..105 98 129 124 456 114 E. W. Guy 155 138 293 146 J. J. B. GERANIUM LITTLE PINK. The accompanying engraving is from a photograph of a portion of a bench of plants of the new dwarf ge- ranium Little Pink that originated with Mr. W. E. Hall, Clyde, O. It is a seedling from Mars and is very like its parent in habit, but the flowers are double pink and borne in the greatest profusion. The shade of color is very similar to that of the old variety Mrs. R. B. Hayes, This will undoubtedly prove a grand novelty in the Mars class. ST. PAUL. Since EJaster we have had very fine weather, bright clear days and warm nights. All stock has been benefited by the change and the cut has in- creased. The growers have thrown out some roses an.^ carnations to make room for bedding plants, consequently the demand for cut flowers exceeds the supply. Trade has been very good and there is a better feeling prevail- ing than for several years past. There has been a slight call for blooming plants since Easter, so that the few carried over have been disposed of without loss. Club Meeting. The regular meeting of the Society was held at the Ryan Hotel, April 8. The attendance was lighter than usual. Gus. Monson, who had prom- ised a paper on rose culture for the meeting was absent, so there was no regular paper for the evening. The Legislative committee reported the failure of the passage of the bill pro- hibiting the sale of flowers by state institutions, but reported prospects bright for the passage of the bill re- quiring all products of state institu- tions offered for sale to be plainly labeled grown by the name of the institution. Notes. The rebuilding of the old market house has caused the removal of sev- eral flower stands from that institu- tion and will scatter the trade in bedding plants which has heretofore been done in and around the market. Fred Schulze has opened a store on St. Peter street. Chas. Vogt, whose store in the market house building dates back ten or twelve years, has moved into a new location on Sixth and Market streets, a block distant from his old stand. The others who did a thriving business at the old market will undoubtedly flnd suitable locations. L, L. May & Co. had a very credit- able display of carnations the past week. Among other varieties we noted Bradt, Gold Nugget, Jubilee, Mrs. Joost and Mrs. Jas. Dean, any one of which surpassed the "Lawson," dis- played a few weeks since, both in form, size, stiffness of stem and frag- rance. Trade with the Philippines has al- ready opened up in the florist line, Messrs. Holm & Olsen having received an order direct from Manila a few days since. C. S, Ford, representing A. Her- mann, was a caller the past week. One of the grocery stores sold roses at 35 cents per dozen last week. We are rapidly becoming metropolitan in our customs and expect the Greek fakir next. However, we do not look for him until our growers produce enough for our home demands, X. Y. Z. OBITUARY. George Savage. George Savage, the noted orchid grower, died at his home in Rochester, N. Y,, April 16, aged 54 years. Early in the winter Mr, Savage contracted the grip, which brought on heart trouble, and later developed cerebral spinal meningitis, which caused his death. Mr. Savage was probably the most noted orchidist in this country and had a host of friends in the trade, who will deeply regret to learn of his death. Under his management the Kim- ball collection of orchids, of which he has had charge for the lasc fifteen years, attained world wide reputacion, and some of the most remarkable hybrids in existence were produced by him at the Kimball conservatories. Mr. Savage was born in England and his first position in this country was with Mr. Taplin, at George Such's, South Amboy, N. J. Later he took charge of this place, and it was from there he came to Rochester to build up the great orchid collection of the late W. S. Kimball. Mr. Savage was a student and a man of wide information on all horticul- tural topics. He was a credit to the profession and his work in the field of orchid culture will Ions stand as a monument to his memory. He was laid at rest last Wednesday. Mrs. J. B. Keller. The wife of J. B. Keller, the veteran fiorist of Rochester, N. Y., died April 10. The many frienas of Mr. Keller will be deeply grie^cl to hear of his bereavement. ST. JOHN, N. B. Easter, for which so much prepara- tion had been made, has come and gone, and all florists are thoroughly well pleased with the trade dona There was an increased demand for cut flowers. Pot plants a drug, just the reverse of Christmas trade. Prices ruled a shade on the better side. Harrlsli and longiflorums were scarce and commanded good prices. Valley, palms, fleas, azaleas, spireaa and all bulbous stock in excellent con- dition and sold well. William McLean states supply not equal to the demand. H. S. Cruick- shank: "More demand for cut flowers tHUUui -'■'•■'- "-•—■ " -► ?f 526 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 20, 1899. than potted plants; everything sold splendidly." Mrs. W. H. Jones: "Sup- ply scarce, not equal to the demand; great call for carnations; cut flowers sold first class." D. Mcintosh: "Sold everything In sight; carnations scarce; roses In no way equal to the demand." Adam Shand was well satisfied with his first Easter In the commercial line; roses and carnations not equal to the demand; lilies commanded any price. Several fiorlsts, outsiders, engaged stores just for the Easter trade In cut flowers and potted plants, but results were any way but satisfactory. Superintendent Knott, of the Public Gardens, who has been laid up with the grippe, is again able to be around. E. I. S. GRAND RAPIDS. Carnations are plentiful, except whites; roses also are in excess of the demand. All have plenty of lilies; bulb stock is about over, except pot hyacinths, which are being peddled about the streets on push carts and wagons. Prices remain as last quoted. Two dry goods stores at their opening had a hardy rose sale to attract customers, hardy dormant roses In variety being offered at 10 cents each, three for 25 cents. Eli Cross, for six years foreman for Crabb & Hunter, will hereafter be lo- cated at 118 Ashland avenue, this city. He will grow violets. His stock was given him by his employers, as an earnest of their good will and wishes for his success. He will be succeeded by B. B. Pohlman, formerly a foreman at Bassett & Washburn's. A. L. Vaughan was a recent visitor. GEO. F. CRABB. STEEL FLOWER POTS. Steel flower pots are a novelty in- troduced by an English firm. The larger sizes, such as 15-Inch, are said to be only 25 per cent as heavy as clay ones of same size and cost but one-fourth as much. Breakage is of course Impossible and the largest sizes are provided with removable handles. They are specially recommended for large pot shrubs, are used as perma- nent decorations around hotels, etc., as parasitic growth will not attach it- self to the steel and evaporation is less rapid than with clay pots. PLEASE SEND US a correct list of the names and addresses of the flor- ists who receive their mail at your postofflce and thereby oblige. TRY AN ADV. In the Review if you have any surplus stock to sell to the trade. W plant! ANT TO sell-To pay for diggring. English Ivy, Blue and Reo Spirea, 1-yr. field plants: also same from 2-in. pots. Canna Flamingo 4-in. pots. All very low. Ask quick for prices. RONEY BROS.. Florists, Weat Qrove, P«. Mention th« Review when you write. ^ynummmHtnimiiiiainiiiiiihu m nfOidrnifiaii! S^S® GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been ^ made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that ** buy our v^^ : *' "^ : ' Clear Cypress Building Material we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will be glad to hear from those contemplating building. LocKLAND Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Write for Circulars or Estimates. iu,ijtt.u.i,^ti.«Jjmmi.i.w,m,i.w.ini.w,iJHai^Myj^j».wijH,w,rj».w.i,iM,u,jH.w.i,jM.w.ijM,w,ij^8^^ Mention The Review when yon write. •••ROSlS... FROM 2>^-in. POTS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Bridesmaids per 100, $3.00 Bridesmaids Brides 3.00 Brides .per 100, 91. SO 1.60 Bassett & Washbirn, Greenhouses, HINSDALE, ILL. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the Review when you write. M. RICE &, CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers :! Florists* Supplies 25 N. rourth Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when yon write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow j F.&F. NURSERIES,^; Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY Mention The Review when you write. DAGGER FERNS! 75 cents per 1000. Ready for shipment May 1. Orders received by mail or telegraph and given prompt attention. Telegraph station, Owassa, Ala. Agents wanted in every citv. JOHN S. DAW. - - Gravelia, Ala. Mention The Review when you write. P RINCESS or WALES _ VIOLETS About 3,000 large clumps capable of divid- ing into many plants, at $3.00 per 100 clumps. AMERICAN ROSE CO^ WASHINGTON, D. C Mention The Review when yoa write. APRIL 20, 1899. The Weekly Horists^ Review. 527 WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. FOR SALE— Five 75-ft. greenhouses, situated in a town of 2,foo inhabitants, suburb of Chicago, one hour's ride to aty. Greenhouses well stocked and good water supply; two lots 66x130 ft., barn, house and shed; houses are heated by hot water. We wish to sell because owner is dead. Buyer to take possession at once. Ap- ply Mrs. A. H. Saxon, Downer's Grove, 111. ANTED— Rose grower, to take charge of section. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. w SITUATION WANTED- By young man, 5 years' experience in conunercia) work. Address J. J., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By all-around grower as foreman, strictly temperate, ^ood references. Ad- dress Roses, care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By active and thoroughly reliable young man, 3 years' experience in roses and ferns. Address J. Bockman, Pittville, Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED— At once, a good all-around florist, a sober, honest, ambitious man, with some idea of landscape gardening. Answer, stating wages expected, W. M. tott. Warren, Pa. WANTED— A good all 'round man for general greenhouse work: must know roses and carnations and have some knowledge of design work; single and sober; moderate wages to start. Address Tennessee, care Florists' Review. FOR SALE OR RENT- The Morton Grove Green- houses, 14 miles from Chicaghancl Sections in perfect order. ROSES, CANNAMIUMS, etc. Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P . Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Climbing Roses in assortment, $5.00 per 100. Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $15.00 per 100. Strong Field Grown Wichuriana (Merimorial Rose), $4. 00 per 100. 300,000 2}4 inch pot plants. Tea and Everblooming, In large assortment, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual, 2Ji inch pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per lOU). Climbing, 2% inch pots. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Clotilde Soupert (Strong), $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert). $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. IIC\Af RCDAMIIIIIQ Bruant's recent Introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for ilClf ULnHHIUIIIO $2.25. 3 Splendid New singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New Bruants, the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. PANMAQ All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet UHJlllHO for massing, $6.00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough, President McKinley, Tarrylown and Robert Christie, $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv. de Antoine Crozy and President Carnot, $4.(XJ per 100. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cannas. our selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Clll Al I AC strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Unlvitata, CULHLIAo $5.00 per 100 nUDYC AIITUCUIIUQ Choice collection of best market varieties, Including best of last Unn I Onll I nClnUInO season's introductions $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. DAHLIAS, whule roots, field grown. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. ANIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown, $8.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, three years, Jackmanii, Henry! and otherlarge flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. For full assortment of greenhouse stock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5. If In want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurserymans' Trade List, or write us for prices. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Mention The Review when yon write. Ampefopsisveitchii Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 2-years, fieldgrown, X. |1.00 $7.00 S60.<0 2-years, fieldgrown, No. 2, $ .60 $.5.00 $45.00 Nb. 1, .80 B.OO 50.00 " " No. 3, .50 4.00 30.00 Clematis Panicilata. Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 XX, very heavy, $1.20 $10.00 Plants from 2inch pots, $ .50 $8.!)0 $30.00 Strong plants, out of pots, .60 5.00 $10.00 DWABF Box, 2..50 20.00 Small stock for transplanting. Shade trees in quantity. Send for our wholesale list. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., - - - - ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Review when you write. ^ CONTRACTS ^ Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots for next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' MANUAL Price, $5^^ .BY. William Scott. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclopoeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, •and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. SEND IN TOrR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS' PIBLISHING CO., 320-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. WILL BB BEAOT FOB DELIVEBT ZV JUNE. y_^ .l,.^.!,:^'^.. J,^.^.--^ L^.^...iit^:...-^t^..-J.. ■„ r^.J..^ l..^'^.^k^.. ■Ttmifii >••' "•• '•- ^^t^ituujj^,,^ mtt'rtti^li -''■' -^' "■-'•"*"■ *■"• f-- '■''■^~ '•- KirnOi'i ;itJu, ■^it^^^Li.:^ ..r^..\i,.^ :-7t^ —.-,;>«• iSSTtT'*. .Sv!^-^->i*'»^^\ 528 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ APRIL 20. 1899, E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Got Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention tb« R«view when jrou wilM. OUR PRIZE COMPETITION. Auburn, N. Y., Apr. 15th, 1899. Florists' Review Pub. Co. Dear Sirs: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your check for $25.00, for first prize, and I wish to thank you many times for it. It will be a great help to me, as I have been sick most all winter. Again thanking you, I remain Yours very truly, WM. G. DOBBS. Avondale, Pa., Apr. 15, 1899. The Florists' Pub. Co., Chicago. Gentlemen: I acknowledge the re- ceipt of the premium in prize compe- tition. Please accept my thanks. I think the competition has been very beneficial and we have all learhed a great deal that should be useful to us. Yours truly, W. R. SHELMIRE. DES MOINES, lA.— The elaborate Easter display in the new down-town store and conservatory of Mr. I. W. Lozier attracted crowds of visitors and Mr. Lozier reports a very heavy Easter trade. An elegant new delivery wagon is described by a local paper as the fin- est floral rig in the state. The store Is in charge of Mr. Alfred G. Lozier. FRANKLIN, TENN.— Truett Bros, will this spring build three houses, one general plant house 20x75, a rose house 16x50 and a carnation house 12 x50. MARION, IND.— F. W. Herleman has moved to his new place, 2816 South Boots street. IP YOU HAVE anything to sell to the trade, offer it In an adv. in The Review. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II West 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention The Review whan you write. eOOcPOO FEET OF GLASS. No charge • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading: varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AMEBXCAN BEAUTT Extra long stem., per doz. $3.00 to (4.00 24-inch stem " 2.50 20 " " 2.00 15 " " 1.50 12 " " 1.26 8 " " 1.00 MBTSOB B&IDEBMAID.... BKIDB. PBBI^E CABBATIOB8 ▼alley. fancy - per 100, 3.00 to per 100, 8.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 1.50 to 2.50 to 8.00 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Mention The Ravlew when you write. ■ Bassett&Washburn as WalMsh Ave., ClOCAeO, 11. "•^ateSTiiCUT FLOWERS Ureenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention Tb* R«ylew yrbtai 70a write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. cm CACo Our prices ore as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A.L Telephone 1496 NDALL Wholesale Florist 4 Washington St., OIiio«ffo< In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. MeattoD The RatWw when yoa write. WHOLESALE GROWLR or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J.A.6UDL0M, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Meatloa The Review when you write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 4I6 Walnut St CINCINNATI. 0. Consicnmenta Solicited. 5pecial Attention Qlven to Shippinc Order*. Mention The Review when you write. G. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Floriite' Review when you write. H. 6. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALK FLORIST, 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street. ST. KOUIS. KO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant COe GEO. M. KEUOGG, Pres. Grower* of CUT FLOWERS ** Wholesale. Regrular shtppingr orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west oJ Chicago. » Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses ; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. mRCHIDS.... Laelia Anceps Alba, Just arrived in fine condition. L. Anceps ani L. Autamnails expected shortly. Lager & Hurrell, PrnKI.".' Summit, N. j. Mention The Review when you write. 4ti-i.«. .' ;-o<-. T- •.';,; APRIL 20, 1839. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 529 KENNICOTT BROS. CO. WHOLESALE CIT ELOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 42 m44 Randolph St., Chicago, III. CARNATION WHITE DAYBREAK. This is the fine white sport of Daybreak that originated with Mr. P. M. Broadbeck. We have sold the flowers for several years and know it to be a good thing, and a money-mak- ing sort for the grower. •• Mr. Broadbeck is now prepared to disseminate it. Orders may be sent to us or direct to Mr. P. M. Broadbeck, Cullom and Clark Sts., Ravenswood,. Chicago, Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 100. ROOTED CUniNOS AMERICAN BEAUTY, lOOO OVIiT. PBXCE $50.00 Long Distance Telephone Central 466. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. We always ship Extra Select or High Grade Goods unless otherwise ordered. P. and D. at cost. Price per 100 . $10.00 to 18.00 ,.. 30.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 American Beauties, medium " " fancy, fair length. 15.00 " " fancy, long stem Meteors, extra select $1.00 Brides, Maids, extra select 4.00 Brides, Meteors, Maids, good av- erage ■ S.OOto Perles, extra select 2.00 to Roses, our selection Carnations, extra select 1.50 to " good average stock . . l.OJ to White l.OOto " our selection 4.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.00 P. and D. at cost. Price per 100 Harrisii $6.00 to $8.00 C&Uas 6.00 to 8.00 Violets, fine 80 to .60 Valley 4.00 Romans 4.00 Narcissus l.OOto 2.00 Smilax 18.00 to 20.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus, per string 50 to .65 Galax 1.50 per 1000 .20 Common Ferns 40c Aboveprires are subject to change without notice. All flowers in season at lowest market rates. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES and WIRE WORK • specialty. On Wire Goods we can discount oar own or any other list. Write for particulars. Our store open week days until 6:30 P. M.; Sunda}S and Holidays until noon only. Mention the Review when you write. The Imperial Violet. Number of plants in full bearing, 2,970 No. of No. 1 Violets picked in October 30,500 November ...36,500 December... 39,000 January 23,595 " February ....83,500 Average per plant of No. 1 blooms, almost 57 Isn't this a pretty good record.' And for these I received from $2.50 to $1.00 per 100. Can you equal this? And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, if not more than ever. I cannot begin to supply the demand for this superb violet ; the wav things look now, I shall not be able to supply the demand for rooted cut- tings. If you get left, you will only blame your- self. My new Dook on Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings. The violet is the largest, most double, longest stemmed, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy; and as the record shows, a verv free bloom- er. The parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of the finest flowers you ever saw. Price per 1,000.. 99O.00 Per 100 910.00 per 500.... 46.00 Per dozen... 1.50 Rooted Cuttings will be delivered as the weather will permit. Now ready, about 5,000. Address Wl llllinD 688 Bolmont St., I Li nil null) BBOCXTOH, MASS. Mention the Review when you write. ANTON SCHlLTHEIS.Sa?.^" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decorative Plants In Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), mlao Pull and con- Line of Other Plowerlns Plants vince yourself. Price List on Application. Mention The Review when you write. CLEMATIS. Large flowering, either dormant 6r growing in f>ots, strong, healthy, eading sorts, $2.50 per dozen. $20.00 per 100. Downing Gooseberry, 25,000 1 and 2 yr., very low. H. P. Roses, leading kinds.. $1.50 doz., $10 per 100 Monthly Roses, 4-in., fine ? i nn n o " plants J ^"^ ° Paeonies, best market sorts. . 1.25 " 8 " Smilax, strong, fine plants, 3-inch 2 " F. A. BALLER, Bioomington, III. Special Offer. 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft 9 cents each 400 " 2Hto3ft 7 400 " 2 to3ft 5 Stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and handled C. L. LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa. Ornamental Shrubs^ IBBACEOUS PBBEraXAI^S. A specialty of Iris, Phlox, Pseonies, Pyrethmms, Poppies, etc. Wholesale List on application, JACOB W. MANNING, The Leading caTASLiaHCD laaa. New England Nurservman. READING, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " '• 5 f" 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington st. Buffalo, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. ;'.%TY... Dagger Ferns. $1.50 per 1000; Fancy, $2.00 per 1000. Oalax Laavaa, bronze or assorted, $1.00 per 1000. Laural Fastooning, $5.00 per 100 yards. Fine bunched Laurel, 50 cents per bunch. All orders by wire or mail promptly filled. CROWL FERN CO., 27 Beacoa St.. BOSTON. MASS Mention The Review when yon write. GOLD FISH and rr;::V£U AQUARIUM SUPPLIES* KEEN AN 'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHiaGO Mention The Review when yon write. HARRISII DISEASE "bV7^S^ the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution i 99 ceat THE Kraft's Plant Tonic This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, Uta\y Bag. and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. XBA7T FI.AVT TONIC CO. Rockford, III. Mention the Review when you write. tijaitjtiii^^'k:.i.,i2^:. -. .- .,..-•- --t^vT-.'j^;.^v:.:^..L-— ^-^.-yj. ... .- A— •■■ a--'i.tir'ir-h-tfirif'imii--- •''■'- -'•■■-■« - — vvj..^^— • .^...■■ iii.'i ;;^t»a'-v> *"■ '■'•- -"-rmmiif y|.';il>l-^--.t■'■*-^'i^-^•-^■■'■>«^■■'^'.'^-^-'Sial^>?^l^1^^r ?f^Y ™w~t ■ • r. ~ ■;^T^?- v-'.^-.t:? •^^^.■i.'^fQ - ■ 530 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ APRIL 20. 1899. TELEGRAPH CODE. In telegraphing orders to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: AsBume— Do not answer If cannot fill order. Abrogate— In case you cannot fill order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating wbetber you can or cannot fill order. Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do ao, and reply, stating what. Admiral— Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one will do. Atlteble— Send prepaid by baggage maste r. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate — If cannot send all on train mentioned, send all you catj, and send balance on next train. Adnalssion- This order is a substitute for my regular order. Dancing — If cannot fill order exactly as specified, you may substitute according to your beat judg- ment. Ancestor— This order is an addition to my regular order. Durable- Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection- Fill If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate — Flowers ordered are to be re-shlpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. Fortunate — Select extra stock and charge accord ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers. If at reduced price. Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Forgery— This order countermands all previous orders. Formation — Add these items to the order which you already have, but in case flrst order Is already shipped, cancel this addition. Flamingo — We are in a bad pinch; send us some- thing to help us out, even if of poor quality. Flocking- Have sent mall order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mail or- dciT Wl16q received Foraging— This order includes all items previously ordered and wanted for this date. Superior — Can use Buinctbing especially fine, and am wining to pay accurdlnglv. Skip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE USED IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Elope— Cannot fill your order to-day. Stock is scarce. Have tried to buy at other bouses for you. I^ Per 100 Beauties, long $18.00 to $25.00 medium.. 10.00 to 15.00 Maids, Brides, Me- teors ^ 8.00 to 5.00 Perles... 2.00 to 4.00 Carnations, long 75 to l.OO fancy .. 1.50 fancy sorts 2.00 to 4.00 Harrisii .5.00 to 6.00 Callas 5.00 to 6.00 Violets 50to .75 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Daffodils 2.00 to 3.00 Tulips 2.00to 4.00 Marguerites 50 to .75 Smifax 20.00 to 25.00 .Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 50.00 to 75.00 Common Ferns 25 Mention The Review when you write. rhrysanthemums ^^ Our collection of Novelties for '99 is very complete, including INDEPENDENCE, the earliest white, MRS. FRED L. BUTTON, the early white from Gdifomia, and YELLOW IVORY, as well as all others. .Also a full line of STANDARD VARIETIES. For description see our catalogue, free on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. [Qardy Plants. Per 100. 1000. HaliantliHa gicantaua $3.00 $20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Halanium aut. auparbum 3.00 20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Boltenia Latiaquamaa 3.00 20.00 Clumps.. 6.00 50.00 Varonica I. aubaaaailia Ex. ) jq^ .^f^ Clumps. 250 at 1000 rate. Send for list. REA BROTHERS, - Norwood, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. Brilliant Green and Bronze GalaxUeaves CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville, Mitchell Co.N. C Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to lOO sprays ol rosy flowers, iz to i8 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^3 per 100; grows finely m cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $1.50. $10 per 100, express prepaid. New PraarantSlOOO CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and Rlies, $1 and $Z per 13, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. AsparaoHS Sprenfieri. 3-m., 24 for $1.50, mail- ed; $4 per 100, express. sX-in., 24 for $2.50, mailed $7 per too, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. 50,000 Dormant. ,,_ OWN ROOTS, III FIELD CROWN. IN COLD STORAGE, CHICAGO. Leading varieties Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cut back to 24 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches $75.00 per 1000. Hardy Climbers and Mme. Plan- tier, $35.00 per 1000. Marechal Neil, $75.00 per 1000. Yellow Rambler, $.50.00 per 1000. Some varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. List of varieties upon application. Address — W. F. HEIKES, MANAGER, 1308-1310 Unity Building, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention tho Review when you write. ▲Iwaya Mention tlie.... Florists' Review When Writing Advertisers. ROSES C^J^...^::,.i.^^J--.^-i^-.'.^y'f-gja^^'^\i...j:...-.-:i',^^^-.L'^-^,-^-^-\.>^^ t-tfH|-rif-^- i-U--^.^ -.-<.—'— v-f:i-i-i'J~.-i-l,.-.-w: ... .^ ...-■-, f-.-.i. .. . • -^ ...,....-ir.-.'v./,f.;_-^., I f m i" I tMMjr^'-' ^ ••--' -'->^--.^^.'«'^'*>^-^«a^-M>^^ ■ ■f^? ■::s;"'* '"»■■■ 7>^i' 532 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 20, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT-From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M^ Satardays. A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention the Review when you write Wholesale — riorist 1812-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Long DUtance 'Phone 2157. CONSIGNMENTS SOLrCITEO. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Write for Price Ust. Mention The Review when you write. No. 703 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. TROPHY FOR THE GUN CLUBS. At the meeting of the American Carnation Society in Philadelphia last February, Mr. John Westcott an- nounced that the Lockland Lumber Co. would furnish a suitable trophy for the Gun Clubs. We are pleased to be able to now present the rules under which the trophy will be competed for at the conventions of the S. A. F. Each team to consist of six mem- bers, one of whom shall serve as cap- tain. Every member of each team to be a member in good standing of S. A. F. & O. H. and if not a florist, be engaged In some line of business that is related to the florist business. All members of teams must be ama- teur shooters; professional shooters are barred. The flrst contest will be at Detroit, Mich., in August, 1899, during the con- vention; and subsequent contests at subsequent conventions until the same club shall win the trophy twice, when it shall become their property. The captains of teams winning the trophy but once to deliver it In good condition at next convention, or see that it is so delivered. Members of teams need not all be from the same city, but two men from one place, or two members of any lo- cal florist club, may associate with themselves four others from another place, or other places, and thus form a team. On every team that contests for the trophy after having once won it there must be at least two members of the original team, one of whom to act as captain. Each man to shoot at at least twen- ty-five targets. Contests to be according to the re- vised rules of the American Shooting Association, if no other rules are made by the majority of the captains of the different teams. AND NOW a Boston newspaper man, who Is also connected with an advertising agency, Is said to have pulled the wires that resulted In such a flood of publicity for the Lawson carnation. ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GALAX ,and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. Consign- ments of good stock solicited. Wr STERN pCrM\b\lv(M\i.«>.^...Li.aV..-L^£^..I/ • ^..-... u^.^.^...,.. .. ■.^...^v..->«f..-.-.^.. ..^..i.T... -^j!./^:. „| rrtrmhi ii>ii" «t-' I I pPi^T:rSi?«^>-. -, . y , -v-i-i . JK^ ■ ■*«T-'i^P •'WP'- y .534 The Weekly Florists' Revie^i^. Ar Rlli 20, 1899. THE MUMMY'S CASE. Under the above title the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, makers of cy- press greenhouse material, are sending out the following verges which are cer- tainly very clever: When Pharaohs ruled In days of yore Upon the Nile's historic shore. It vraA the custom of the land To build upon the desert's sand Great pyramids and towerlngr piles Where, as In some cathedral's aisles. The death-struck kings, each by himself Were laid embalmed upon a shelf. Each mummy had his separate place, With cerements bound round his face. While over his body a sheathingr sheet, In many colls, wound to bis feet; And for each mummy, thus wound about, A cypress case was hollowed out. Three thousand years have passed since then. Yet there they He— those mummied men. The mystic drugs, forced In their veins. Have well repaid th" embalmer's pains. Shrunk are the muscles, parched the skin. But na corruption lies within; And e'en the cases of cypress wood Time's ravages have all withstood. No drugs preserved the cypress case Or gave the wood th' immortal place Held by It ever since the flood— And Noah's ark of shlttlm wood. Its every fibre seem^ to say: "Cease, time! I never will decay." No storms that blow or winds that beat, Or winter's cold or summer's heat Can cause the cypress to decay; It wears, but will not rot away. VOLIN, S. DAK.— J. K. Jensen is building a house, 16x50. MERRILL, WIS.— Jos. Wolf is building a house, 18x50. YOUNGSTOWN, O.— E. Hippard is building five houses, each 19x100. SAGINAW, MICH.— Chas. Frueh & Son are building a new house, 20x100. MONTCLAIR, COLO.— Emil Glau- ber is building two new houses, 19x 100. OSWEGO, N. Y.— W. N. Mattoon has opened a down-town store at 9 West Bridge St. SAGINAW, MICH.— Chas. Frueh has admitted to partnership his son, Chas. Frueh, Jr. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.— A floral carnival will be held here April 21 and 22. Leading features will be a flower battle and parade of vehicles decorat- ed with flowers. CHESTER, PA.— Isaac F. Bartow has purchased the business of Wm. Edwards, the florist. The latter has re- moved to Norwood. FREDERICK, MD.— Mr. C. Her- mann will at once rebuild the green- house recently damaged by flre. The loss is estimated at $500 on the green- house, 1500 on plants, and $100 on the residence. The damage to the resi- dence and greenhouse was fully cover- ed by insurance and there was $200 insurance on the plants. ING«, 10 feet lonft. 50 cte Shipped to any part of the country. Mention The Review when zou write. iiisiiiiBiiiiBiiiiiviiiiiiiiiiuaiiiiiiaiiiaiiiiBiiiiaBiniiii iiiBiiiiaiiiiuaiiiiiiBiiiyiiiiigiiiiiHiii I I I ■ i I I I 1 niady Dorothea.. I Winner of Silver Cup as best New Rose — Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, 1898. Also Certificates of Merit — New York and Toronto. The Florists' Sose, a ftree bloomer, always an attractive and selling' color. XTo hull heads. 1 plant 50c; 12 plants $4.00; 100 plants $25.00; 2.50 plants $50.00; 500 plants $75.00; 1000 plants $125.00 I JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada, I I I I I I liiiHiiaii iiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiBiiiaiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiH Mention The Review when you write. ahlia Camellideffora... Awarded by the .American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel- liaeflora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia Camelliaeflora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and does not exceed two feet m pots or in field. The blooms are bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2^-in. pots, $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Orders booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, FINE POT PLANTS, $2.60 per 100: 120.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; 16 per 1,000; $60 per 10,000 We are the Largest Qrowert of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L». DIL»L»OIN, Bloomebur^, Pa. THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN CULTIVATION.... Vo Bust or Mildew. Packed I^ig'ht and Satisfitction Onaranteed. Mention The Rerlew when yon write. Old Colony Nurseries, >T SKRTTBS. T&SB8. VXMBI I !••• A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting-, verv cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymotith, Mass. Mention the Review when you writ*. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWni & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention the Review when you wrtteu APRIL. 20, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 535 SOLD ! All our Geraniums are sold except a few thou- sand Skeleton Bosct f2 per 100; 2Min. pots, $3.00 per lUO. 0OLEV8, by the 1,000, 10,000 or 50,000. Now ready Crimson Verschaffeltii and Golden Queen, $6 per 1000; in variety, $5 per 1000. Verschaffeltii and Queen in 2-in. pots, $15 per 1000. diaiit Alyssum, 2^-in. pots, $3 per 100; rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ageratum, blue and white, eOc per 100; $5perl00O. ' Fuchsias, standard sorts. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000; 2J^-in. pots, $3 per 100. Feverfew, Little Gem, from Hats, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. ' MarKOertte, Double Golden, $2 per 100. Double Petunias, $1.50 per 100. Salvia, Splendens and Bedman, $1 per 100. Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. Tineas var., cuttings, $1.25 per 100; 4-in. stock, fine, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. (gi^Cash must accompany all orders. J. E. FSKTKOnSSN, Boheneotady, H. T. Mention The R«vi«w when you write. ROSES. ROSES. Strictly first class stock. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles. Strong 2 K-in., $2.50 per 100. Kaiserin $3.50 per 100. Beauty $S per 100. Our Rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us tor im- meoiate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. CARNATIONS. n^lv*«ra«^:^--^^^.^^--^--*^ -.-x.^^^ ■■ ■ •«jaV:.-^-VJ.tf.' L- «^A.'..rt^.! '.«^. — .. K' -'- -^.-^-h--.t,'^„ .>^--.--.^'.*».* >^-fa..^^ ..■vi.,:i^ w.^i.^.a/:.Jiii ■ ,'.■• '. V x Vr'v5;;«- «np{5 > ''7*C:;?»';^!T^^ ^.^ ."•>.;; iJfT-T?^ w, 536 The Weekly Rorists' Review* AFRIL 20. 1899. ELECTRIC HEATING. Please let me know through The Re- view something about electric heating for greenhouses. I read in a floral pa- per some time ago that some one is heating his greenhouses with electri- city. Can you tell me anything about •the cost, machinery used, ^tc-Z N. GREIVBLDmCb— We are advised by an electrical en- gineer that the cost of heating by elec- tricity is many times that of any oth- er method. In the heating of street cars, for which purpose electric heat has been most largely used, it is es- timated that on an average as much current is used to supply heat as to move the car. Electric heating will not be within the reach of florists until the cost of producing electrical energy is very considerably reduced. Probably the electrically heated greenhouse, of which our correspond- ent saw mention, was a small conser- vatory owned by some amateur to whom expense was not a material matter. He probably took his current from the service wires of an electric lighting company, and had no ma- chinery of his own, other than the ra- diators. JADOO. We have received from the Ameri- can Jadoo Co., 817 Fairmount avenue, Philadelphia, a sample of their 25-cent package of Jadoo Fibre, put up in at- tractive form for florists to sell at re- tail. It is a tin box 5x5x7 inches, with a handsome lithographed label in col- ors, upon which appear: "Hints on growing plants in Jadoo Fibre," as well as the name of material, price, etc. These packages should make very attractive shelf goods, and be very convenient to offer customers In search of "good soil." They also send us a sample 25-cent bottle of Jadoo Liquid which is en- closed in a carton and is gotten up In attractive form to retail. The bottle contains a full pint of Jadoo Liquid, and with each is a circular giving ex- tended directions for its use. Look Here for Rooted Cuttings PRICES ON GLASS. According to reports In the dally press the Western Window Glass Job- bers' Association met in secret ses- sion in Chicago last Saturday and de- cided on an Increase of 10 per cent. In the price of single strength glass and 15 per cent. In that of double strength. It is said that the new schedule was to go Into effect at once to prevent dealers from making any quick pur- chases of glass at the old figures. PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS True stock. A money maker. Fine plants in 2 V-in pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. Divided plants and well rooted runners, stronpr, S2.50 per 100, $20 per lopo. CVCAS. a few large plants in tubs with 30 to 35 leaves, 36 to 42 inches long. Will be sold cheap. JOHN G. HEINL'A SON. Terre Haute, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100 Abutilon, var. trailing |2.00 Ageratum, blue and white.. 1.00 Alternantliera, red and yel- low, per 1000, $5.00 60 .'Vnthemis, double yellow... 2.00 Begonia Rex, SO to 30 var. .. 2.00 " Incarnata Gigantea 2.00 Vernon 1.00 Chrysanthemums, named.. 1.50 Cupnea (Cigar plant) 1.00 Coleus, mixed, per 1000, $5.. .60 " separate colors " JS6.. .75 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 1.50 " named 1.50 Forget-me-not, winter flow- ering 1.50 Per 100 German Ivy $1.25 Heliotrope, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Geraniums, named; Double Grant, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Rev. 1. B. At- kinson, Gloria de France etc., per 1000, $12.50 1.50 Mixed, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Md. Sal., " 10.... 1.25 Bronze i.50 Silver Leaf , 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 8.00 Happy Thought 3.00 Mars... 3.00 ' ■ • PfcrlOO Geranium Md. Bruant $2.00 Mrs. Parker 4.00 Imp. Sultana 1.50 Lemon Verbena 1.60 Lobelia, blue 1.00 Lantana, assorted 1..50 Manettia bicolor 2.00 Pyrethrum Little Gem 1.50 Pelargoniums, named 4.00 mixed 8.0Q Double A lyssum, giant 1.00 Salvia, scarlet 1.25 golden leaved 2.00 Violet M. Louise 60 Verbenas, per 1(jOO, $6 75 Daisy Snow Crest 2.00 POTTED PLANTS, 2>^-inch except where noted* Per 100 Begonia Rex, mixed^ to 30 var $4.00 " Louis Closson, $4 and 6.00 " named varieties 6.00 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 3.00 Abutilon, var. trailing 4.00 Mrs. Parker Geranium 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Pollock Ger $4.00 Silver Leaf " 4.00 Mars " 6.00 Md. Bruant " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Hydrangeas; P. and W., 4-inch. 10.00 Per 100 Vincas Var., 2-in $2.00 8-ln 4.00 8Ji-in 6.00 4-in 10.00 Dracaena $5.00 to 80.00 Imp. Sultana 3.00 Terms Gosb or G. 0. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The R«vl«w when you write. formsrly oall«d MISS CLARA BARTON B"?S!!te- MAID OF HONOR, Plants in 2X-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per KO, $15.00; 50 at 100 rate. per 100a, $125.00; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., sis Eimst. Cincinnati. o. For sale also by E. Q. HILL & CO.. Richmond, fnd., and P. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Roses REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Mantrfacttifersof WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers in HHHmHHFLORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Perles, Woottons and Mete- ors in 25^-in. pots. Brides, Maids, Meteors, Kaiserins, Woottons, Perles, and Beau- ties in 2-in. pots. Send 50c or $1.00 for sam- ples of varieties you want. /> • A fine lot of Gerani- beraniums ^i^!^^^:^^^^- Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, Viflil*'!' Orders received now for Spring de- T IVICt. livery of Al stock such as produces a CnA#«<£ilic4-c crop— Marie Loaisa, Far- OUCV/IClllsLSa quliar and Lady Cantpliell. nADIIATinilC Hooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, uAnilA I lUIIOi Evelina. Painted Lady.Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OKAZTD BAPZDS, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. ^Brides k Bridesmaids, From a -in. Pots, Nice Clean Stock at $2--5» per 100 Smilax, 2-in. pots, at $1.50 per 100. CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings. Scott, Bridesmaid, Stuart, Meteor, Gold Finch. Uncle John, per 100 $1.25 White Cloud. Dazzle, " 3.60 Daybreak, Flora Hill, Albertini, per 100 2.00 Bex Be&roniaSt 25^-in. pots, 8 varieties " ' per ItO 3.00 Cash with Order. Mcdonald & Steele, '"'"tissk^'' Mention The Review when you write. MOLE TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawns^arks, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Guaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fall. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by t1. W. NALrES. RIDGBWOOD, IN. J. Mention The Review when you write. ^S^-V-^N N0 rV I ^ U %^ ^ iV I The earliest, freest, largest and most productive variegated Carnation ever offered to the trade. One that can be grown at a profit for two dollars per hundred blooms. TBT XT I $2 per dozen. $10 per hundred. 975 per thousand W. E HALL, Qydc, Ohio. Mention The Review when yog write. c ARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for $4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washington, D. C. CONCH SHELL CARNATION. Rooted Cuttings now ready, from sand. The Fierpetual producer of bloom the year round, color ight pink, built up in the center ; long stiff stems; non-bursting ; fringed .and fragrant and a good keeper; from 2}4 to 3 in., when well grown; will average 3 in., $6.00 a 100, $25 per 500, $M per 1000. HAROIIT 839 Pine street. • URVU I f BPBZVOrZBU), MASS. MTentlon the Review when yoq write. THE BIG SIX CARNATIONS ! Mrs. Br»dt, 6old Numet, White Cloud, $5.( 0 per UK), $tO.OO per 1000. Flora Hill, Daybreak and Jubilee, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also 9 most promising varieties of '99, and 15 leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnation Daybreak $12.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. PINKS AHXTA BOLETV, $7.50 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER C. SOLTAU & CO., 1 99 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N.J. Mention The Review when you, write. / .■^..:iiiAijiiiu^.AtiiJitiL;laki.,.L.iit,^..iM^^>i^.'^^ .-..t...^— :.~-..-.-^.>..-ii..'.w^,-;....^-.i.v:— ;.^^.-:■J6,-:_^■,■■.;^.-.>.>->■.%■■^.:I--■■>. ..<■„':■ ^;.a.-j,1,~,.z».^..^. ,.^..-..<.,..,-;^. '^. ..^'■■--'^■-''-"'■■--■'"^i^^ii.^.^j.' li7|li»liiigiiii'rTrt'itfi1li^^ TS'.v'. T'f-^T 538 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL. 20. 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHBD BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 020-535 Caxton Building:. Chlcaso. 334 Deartram Street. Subscription, f i.cx> a year. To Europe, fa.oo. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertisingr rates: Per incn, $i.oo; H page, #13.50; full page, $27.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright i8go. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. .'\merican Jadoo Co.538 Ameiican Rose Co. . 52ft-.587 Amling, E. C ,533 .Amraann, J. F 533 Baker, W. I .532 Bailer, F. A 529 Bassett & Washburn. 5art-.528 Benthey & Co 531 BerninR, H. G 528 Blanc &Co 581 Budlong, J. A 528 Buckbee, H.W 531 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co 526 Chicago Wrecking Co 540 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 528 Cottage Gardens ,531 Crabb & Hunter ....536 Crowl Fern Co 529 Cut Flower Ex 532 Daw, I.S .526 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 540 Dietsch. A. & Co.... 540 Dillon, j.L 534 Dorner, F. & Sons Co. 537 Dreer, H.' A . ..'.'.'.'.'.'. 5;« Dunlop, Ino .534 Elliott, W. H 534 Ellis & Poll worth ....540 Ellison & Tesson. . . .528 Elizabeth Nursery ..527 E8ler,John G. Secy .53fi F. & F. Nurseries.. .526 Felthousen, J . E .... 535 Gibbons, H. W 538 Giblin& Co .540 Greene & Underbill. .536 Grout, H .537 Hales. H.W 536 Hall, W. E 537 Hancock. Geo. & Son 537 Heikes, W. F 531 Heinl, j. G. &Son...536 Herr, Albert M .537 Herr, D. K 533 Hill. E.G. &Co 537 Hitchings & Co 536-.538-540 HolTmeister Flo. Co...536 Humfeld, C 533 Hunt,E. H 528 Iackson, E. B .530 acobs, S. & Sons . ..510 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 534 Lasting. W.F... 529-532 Keenan's Seed Store.529 Kelsey, H. P .532 Kellogg, Geo. M 528 Kennicott Bros. Co. 529 Kraft Plant Tonic. ..529 Kroeschell Bros. Co.538 Kuehn. C.A. 528 Kuhl, Geo. A 586 Lager & Hurrell ....528 Lockland Lumber Co 526 LongD. B 532 Longsdorf, C. L 529 Lord & Burnbam Co 540 Lynch, W. E 528 Manning, J. W 529 May. L. L. & Co.... 533 McDonald Bros 540 McDonalds Steele. 536 McKellar & Winter- son 531 McMorran,E.E.&Co 540 MilVeV,' A."l'. '.'.'.'. '.'.".5U Minor, W. L 529 Model Plant Stake Co. M oon,"s." C !'..'!!."'..'! 583 Moninger, J. C. Co.. .539 Morris Floral Co 587 Old Colony Nurseries 534 Peacock, W. P 530 Pennock.S.S 532 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 532 Quaker City Machine Works .540 Randall, A. L 528 Rea Bros .531 Reed& Keller 536 Regan Pt'g House. ..538 Reid, Edw .532 Reinberi? Bros .528 Reynolds. A. L 537 Rice, M. &Co .526 Ricksecker, Chas .. .531 Roney Bros .526 Rudolph, Max .528 Schmitz, F. W. 0...527 Schultbeis, A .529 Siebrecht & Son 532 Smith, N. & Son 531 Smith, E .580 Soltau, C. &Co 537 South Side Floral Co. 535 Storrs & Harrison. ..527 Thorburn,J.M.&Co. 5:« Vick&Hill 530 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 533 Virginia Fiorai Co !!.581 Weber & Sons .537 WietorBros .530 Wilmore, W. W .530 Wittbold, Geo .531 Young. John Welsh .532 Zeese&Co 540 NOTE OUR department devoted to the retail florist. In this department will appear weekly the very latest re- garding the arrangement of flowers in the leading New York stores, with handsome illustrations of arrange- ments that may prove useful sugges- tions to our readers. Germinate your Seeds in Jadoo Fibre (Every healthy seed will come up.) Strike your Cuttings in Jadoo Fibre (With ordinary care JOO per cent will root.) Try JADOO and be Convinced. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED Mention The Revleir when yoa witto. 132 Liberty Street. NEW YORK. ESTIMATES FREE. KROESCHELLBROS CO. GreenhousT Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST luCilDC OUGHT TO INdUnt HIS GUSS AGAINST By WIIiIiZAM SCOTT HAIL FOR Particuij^rs Address JOHN G. ESLER, Secy, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' MANUAL Price, $5.00. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, en- cyclopoeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work, of reference for the trade. Will be Ready for Delivery in June. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. riORISTS* PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, ....CHICAGO. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' ues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. MentiMi The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST.. NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot W titer Boilers, Pipes, littlrup ben'j ro.r Cti.. t." Caial .).• ^''^ \ rnlil..tln(j Vppdrdfus Mtetloo TiM lUrleiw wbea 70V write. i!iifti-iiiAuMfrirr^'i r -t/'.j.\ .«». "r'Ttr^^'V.-r^Jlf^^" " :• vo ■*.. .•-'^■.-, .' \i\- Q , ', , -vT APRIL 80, The Weekly Florists^ Review* 539 I C^'^iiiftidi>^ WRITE FOR Q\TAIS>CU^ v^^V^ —% i'' < < < < Every . ^,^ ^, Description JUON/NGERKQ. wm-\mmtk^(hlC-AQO. Life is too short to be eternally rebuilding^ It^s not only expensive but tiresome^ You can use your time and money to better advantage* Build right* Use Cypress* The right kind of Cypress* The open-air dried Cypress* The Cypress that we select with the greatest care for our Greenhouse Material* We can supply any kind of Greenhouse Material of the right kind of Cypress* Write us about it* John C. Moninger Co. 412 to 422 Hawthorne Ave. CHICAGO. ■ > > > > )^«.jkfe frA '.r^'ih&'uVAa ^ri kiilyu^jfi.ib 540 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APnili 20, 1899. ■m Iron Reservoir Vases and . 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Always mention tlie Floriets' Revlo^^ when writing advertisers. vilteWii#mi^~''"^^-'^'*iiMein^'i/fr'lfai^Viirir^^^ ^i^':i,'.idii^hii:aifJi^:i^ijLt:^i:jui'LLAJL^^ 't ^•ii■\}l^r4^'■'^^'^'^li■lJ^^2khi^Kil 'i inar-' vtrillli's-ilr^h CopvRiaHT, 1699, av ruORI«T«' PUBUI«t1ING CO., S20-538 Caxton Bulldlnft. CtllCAGO. VoLm. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 27, 1899. No. 74 ADIANTUM TETRAPHYLLUM. Among the less common species of maiden-hair ferns Adiantum tetra- phyllum is deserving of special men- tion, and some idea of its general out- line may be had from the illustration which accompanies this note. But un- fortunately an ordinary photograph fails to show us the fine distinctions of .^- *^- W& - ^^^a^a ^J?! ' J^^^nwF^ ^tf'- ^- iMUft'^ .iHwP^^Mi .' V R^* ^^& -. ,r ^i r^H '"^j^t M . r . .MKM >* ing a height of 12 to 15 inches, and are usually four times divided, or rather divided into four segments. While un- folding the young fronds are frequent- ly bright pink, this color gradually fading as the frond develops, until the mature leaf becomes dark green. This species prefers warm house treatment, is evergreem, and grows best in a rather loose and open com- post. It requires plenty of water at the root, but during the winter espe^- cially should not be watered overhead frequently, or the fronds are liable to become rusty. Snails seem to have a special liking for the young foliage of A. tetraphyllum, and close watching is required to get the best of these pests. W. H. TAPLIN. CYCLAMEN. Adiantum Tetraphyllumt A subscriber writes: "Let me know through the Review what to do and how to keep cyclamen bulbs for the summer and what time in fall to start them." Presumably subscriber alludes to old bulbs, i. e., bulbs that flowered last winter and are now more than a year old. It used to be the fashion to keep over cyclamens two and even three years, but this is seldom done now. It is more profitable to raise plants every year by sowing in Sep- tember, for e?xtra fine plants, and De- cember and January for later crops. If you want to try the old bulbs an- other year there are two methods: Stand the plants, after flowering is done, outside where they will not re- ceive the broiling suns of summer and water only occasionally, just enough to keep the bulbs from shriveling. Start growing in September by shak- ing off all the old soil; cut off most of the roots and start growing edther in cold frame or greenhouse; or, you can shake off the soil, trim back roots and plant out of doors in good soil •■i'-y r^liaifl^i^■P^^'^'^~^■■^ ''-"^ .it-s^-v •..■.■■ "^tV '•'W^'T^^ 542 The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL 27. 1899. and lift and pot In September or be- fore there is any danger of frost. ^ WILLIAM SCOTT. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN APRIL. We present herewith an engraving from a photograph taken April 19 of a bench of President Smith chrysan- themums in bloom at the establish- ment of Mr. Carl Hirsch, Hillsdale, Mich. Mr. Hirsch sends with the pho- tograph a few of the flowers, which are about as good as those produced in November by this variety, measur- ing a good five inches in diameter. He says the plants have been in the house since June, 1898. He cut a good crop last November and in eight or ten weeks after the crop was cut the plants commenced to bloom again and have been flowering ever since. THE RELATION OF BACTERIA TO THE NUTRITION OF PLANTS. [Read by Dr. Otis W. Caldwell of theUniversty of Chicago, before the Chicago Florists" Cluu, April 21, 1899.] So much has been said of various forms of bacteria as being causes of disease of men and lower organisms, that unless we turn our attention to some other phases of bacterial life, we shall be led to conclude that all these minute bodies are directly opposed to our own interests. It is natural that we should think more often of those bacteria which give us disease, but we know quite well that our interests are affected none the less by other bac- teria; and it is in consideration of some of these other forms which are helpful rather than harmful of which I now wish to speak. And in dealing with the subject as announced I wish to consider it under four Qivisions: 1, nutrition of green plants; 2, decompo- sition or putrefaction of organized , bodies; 3, the nitrifying bacteria; 4, the bacteria of root-tubercles. L Nutrition of Green Plants. A clear discussion of the nutrition of plants may well begin with a con- sideration of the peculiar work of the green parts of plants, under the influ- ence of the sun's rays, a most impor- tant process to which has been given the name "photosynthesis," or con- struction of foods by means of the light. It is a matter of common knowl- edge that there is in the atmosphere a large quantity of carbonic acid gas which is taken through the surface of the leaves of plants; and that large quantities of water are brought up from the roots of plants through the stem into the leaves. Here in the in- terior of the leaf there are certain small bodies known as plastids, which are colored green by the coloring mat- ter, chlorophyll, which gives the green color to the entire leaf. The plastids by means of the chlo- rophyll are able to intercept certain rays of light and to use their energy in breaking up the water and carbonic acid gas into the elements hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. Some of the oxy- gen thus freed passes out of the leaf into the atmosphere and more or less of it is used in the respiration of ani- mals. Some of the oxygen which re- mains within the leaf serves a similar purpose to the plant, while the re- mainder and the carbon unite to form a new compound. After various changes this new compound may be recognized in the forms known as starch and sugar. This power of tak- ing inorganic substances, such as car- bonic acid gas and water and making from them an organic substance such as starch or sugar belongs to green plants only. Such substances form the basis of all food materials and to the green plants all non-green plants and the animals must look for the source of their food. But the products of the union of the carbon, hydrogen and oxygen can be utilized as food by neither plants nor animals until it has undergone further change. To these things there must be added other compounds containing nitrogen, sulphur, etc., the nitrates be~ ing the most prominent of all. The nitrates are obtained directly from the soil and are carried up to the leaves in the current of water which is constantly passing from roots to leaves. Whenever sufficient amounts of nitrates and water are present the plants are able to build up all the food materials they need in their growth. Insufficient quantities of either result in greater or less starvation of the plants. The soil must be kept reason- ably rich in nitrates and similar com- pounds by the addition of fertilizers from artificial or natural sources. There must be at hand plenty of wjiter in which these compounds may be made into solution, and by means of which they may be carried through the roots and stalks of the plants. The green leaves might be prepared to do their part of the work in producing food for the plant, but should such substances as the nitrates be absent from the soil the plant could not pros- per. Every one who has had to do with the cultivation of plants recog- nizes these things in practice and ad- justs the conditions to his plants ac- cordingly, hy artificially introducing fertilizers and water in case the sup- ply of these things by nature is not sufficient to meet the demand. It is not our main purpose at pre-sent to discuss artificial means of fertilizing, with which all are familiar, but rather to consider the processes found in na- ture. From this we may obtain some valuable suggestions as to things which must be done artificially when nature's process fails. And first we shall consider the source of the soil's supply of such compounds as the ni- trates. II. Decompcsition or Putrefaction. It is a fact well known to us all that the dead body of either plant or animal when left exposed to air and moisture will soon decay, and by de- cay we mean the breaking up of the body into gases, water, and other com- pounds, which may pass into the air or be carried down into the adjace-nt soil. Prominent among the gases pro- duced is carbon dioxide or carbonic acid gas, while of those compounds which enter the soil the different forms of ammonia are most promi- nent. Now we may well ask, "How do these things take place?" "Why is the organized body which composed the plant or animal now breaking up into these substances which pass off into the atmosphere or the soil?" In other words, "What is decay, its nature, and cause?" If we were to make a careful study of the decaying body of an ani- mal or plant, we should find it inhabit- ed by many thousands of minute or- ganisms, some of which are of the animal kingdom, but far more of which are of that class of lowly plants known as the bacteria. We should probably find several kinds of bacteria, and should we, from day to day, examine a body which had just begun to decay, we should find the number of bacteria increasing marvel- ously. The dead body furnishes these min.ute organisms admirable places for growth. They take the parts of the body and use them as food and in thus using them break them up into the water, carbonic acid gas, and am- monia compounds, of which we have already spoken. And in this process of using these organized products the baqteria have obtained the things they desired as food and have grown and increased in number at a very rapid rate. These bacteria of decomposition continue this process until the body which gave them nourishment has be- come entirely disorganized and has disappeared from the surface of the earth. ni. The Nitrifying Bacteria. While many of the products of pu- trefaction are in such form that they may be again used directly by plants, some of them are not so, but must first undergo further change. Some of the ammonia or nitrogen compounds formed in decay do not contain as much oxygen as must be present in the nitrogen salts which can be used by higher plants. These compounds may be in the form of pure ammonia or the form known in the language of chemistry as nitrites. Now this group of nitrifying bacteria has the power of using these nitrogen compounds and thereby changing them into the ni- trates which contain the amounts of oxygen required in the food of higl^r plants. This process must go on In the soil constantly in order that these nitrogen compounds may be made into the nitrates — the utilizable. ' These bacteria must not be confuse-d with the bacteria of putrefaction. They are entirely different, and it is not known that they are ever primarily interoste'd in inducing putrefaction. They take up a part of the work at the point where it is left by putrefactive bacte- -fiv^.Y. APRIL 27, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review/ 543 Ciuysanthemums in ApriL ria, and carry on the work until the food substances are enabled to start again in the food cycle. There are several kinds of nitrifying bacteria each of which performs a certain part of the work of producing the- nitrates. It seems that pure ammonia is affected by one kind of nitrifying organism, while the nitrites are built into ni- trates by another kind. We do not know definitely just how many kinds of nitrifying bacteria there are, but several have been identified. We are in no danger of attaching too great importance to the work of these bacteria which bring about de- cay. The bodies of plants and animals at the time death occurs are entirely too complex to be used again by plants as foods. We could not nourish our plants directly by giving them the flesh or bones of an animal. For a long time we have known that such things are entirely too complex and must be reduced to far simpler forms before plants can again use them. We have not known very long the signifi- cance of this reduction of complex substances to simple ones. We do not yet thoroughly understand the pro- cess. It has been definitely determined that in the absence of bacteria and whatever there may be of animal or- ganisms which have to do with decay, no decomposition can take place. Many experiments have been made which show conclusively that should a piece of flesh be kept free from these scav- engers it would maintain its structure for an indefinite period. Such men as Tyndall and Huxley gave much of their time in showing this to be true. If bacteria were not present in nature we should hav« all dead bodies of plants and animals remaining on the surface of the earth, undecomposed except as affected by action of wind, water and change of temperature; and the time would be surprisingly short until we should find our usual walks obstructed by the accumulation of lifeless forms. And the inconvenience this developed would be slight indeed in importance as compared with an- other phase of the question. We have seen how the green plants under the influence of the sun take water and carbon dioxide and carry them through various changes until we reach the substances we know as starches and sugars. We know that before these starches and sugars can be made into plant and animal tissue they must be worked over inio new compounds to- gether with certain salts of nitrogen, sulphur, iron, etc., whfch are obtained from the soil. Now should these ni- trogen salts be taken constantly from the soil, and its supply never replen- ished from the usual sources by de- composition of organic bodies, it is evident that the supply would soon be exhausted and all plant life must end since the means of supporting it are no longer present. And if plant life ends animal life must surely end since the latter is directly dependent upon the former. In actual practice any natural defi- ciency is frequently met by the intro- duction of fertilizers. These may be classed under two general heads. Those which are the direct organic products of animals or plants — usually of animals — and those which are man- ufactured from such products and also from certain chemicals which supply the soil with some of the needed salts. Almost all of these, however, must be worked over by the bacteria before they are suitable food substance for growing plants. The economic signifi- cance of the. addition to the soil of most fertilizers is not that substances are introduced which may be trans- formed directly into plant tissue, but rather that these fertilizers form suit- able food for the bacteria of decompo- sition and that as these bacteria use up the part of the organic matter which is desirable from their point of view, they form other substances which can then be utilized by higher plants. Doubtless some fertilizers have been acted upon by the bacteria of decomposition before being put upon the market, in which case they re- quire less time before being actually utilizable; but this saving of time does not compensate for the loss by such a method of things which would en- rich the soil and which would not be lost should the decomposition have taken place in connection with the soil. As a consequence that soil is al- ways better which has been enriched by the slow decomposition of a cer- tain amount of organic products, rath- er than by the addition of the same amount of partially decomposed or- ganic products. It is true, however, that such advantage could easily be offset by the addition of larger amounts of partially decomposed sub- stances. But whether all of this decomposi- tion which is to enrich the soil takes place in the presence of the soil or elsewhere, the action of the bacteria bringing about, the decomposition is none the less significant. We find the organized bodies of animals and plants which contain large amounts of highly organized materials. These bodies at the cessation of life cannot be utilized directly as food by any of the higlier plants and by but few animals. If the action of the bacteria of putrefaction were not present we should soon have practically all the available food ma- terials in the universe bound up in these dead bodies, and after a time all life must cease, because there would be no food substances with which life may be supported. But the bacteria of putrefaction live by means of these dead bodies and in so doing break up their compounds, which soon become scattered into the air and soil. Some of these decomposition compounds may be used directly by higher plants; and some of them, having too much nitrogen in proportion to the amount of oxygen contained are further acted upon by the nitrifying bacteria and made into nitrates which contain enough oxygen to make them suitable foods for higher plants. It is clear then that these two groups of bacteria —the putrefactive and nitrifying— con- stitute connecting links in nature's food cycle. By means of their action food substances may be used again and again, first by plants, then by animals, and so on so long as there are present the organisms and energy which make the transfer from one to the other. . .■ -li called root-seeds, though it was well known that the seeds which reproduce the plants grow in ordinary flowers, but later experiments showed that other members of the family legumin- osae — e. g. peas, beans, vetches, etc., developed the same kind of tubercles and could enrich the soil as well as the clovers. Microscopical examina- tion of the tubercles showed them to be filled with bacteria, and the ob- servers soon associated the presence of the bacteria with the luxuriance , of the plants upon which they grew. It was suggested that these bacteria were able to take from the atmosphere the free nitr,pgen which the soil lacks, and to work it into some form in which it could be used as food by the higher plants. Many papers have been writ- ten and many recent experiments made in attempts both to prove and disprove this claim. It has been prov- en conclusively that this suggestion with reference to the function of these tubercle bacteria is correct. The free nitrogen of the atmosphere which can- not be used by green plants can be fixed by these small organisms. Some of the nitrogen compounds thus form- ed are used directly by the plant upon which the tubercle grows. Some of it not so used is left in the soil by the final decay of the tubercle and may be used by succeeding crops to be grown in the same soil. That these things are true has been proven by growing clovers, peas and beans in soil in which all the bacteria bave been killed. In such cases no tu- bercles were formed and the plants grew very poorly. But wheti the tu- bercle bacteria were introduced into the same soil, tubercles were soon pro- duced and the growth of the plants be- came luxuriant. Examination of the soil showed it to contain much more of the compounds of nitrogen than be- fore. Another clever experiment was made to show that tubercles are never form- ed in the absence of the tubercle bac- teria. A plant was placevl in a small pot and some of the roots drawn through an opening in the bottom. The smaller pot was placed in a large one. In one pot there was placed sterilized soil and in the- other ordinary garden soil. The roots which were in the gar- den soil produced tubercles and those in the sterile soil produced none. Many such experiments have been made to show the same thing. There can be no longer any reason- able doubt that the tubercle bacteria are of the greatest importance in re- claiming worn out soils by bringing in from the atmosphere the nitrogen, the absence of which constitutes the poverty of the soil. So far this action has been found to take place with plants in the family leguminosae only. Since scientific knowledge of this pro- cess has been obtained members of this family have been extensively grown in order that the beneficial ef- fects may be had. Several companies have been formed which propose to sell the tubercle bacteria, thus insur- ing the purchaser in having the cor- rect forms with which his clovers, etc., may be grown. Such seems hardly necessary since these tubercle germs seem always to be present in the soil and even to be able in some cases ta fix nitrogen in the absence of pfant roots. A few experiments luiTe been made with these commercial prepara- tions of tubercle bacteria, but none so far as now known have been reported favorably, except by the persons desir- ing to sell the preparations. It may be that sometime a preparation will be sold which will be better than the bacteria supplied in the soil by nature, but recent experiments do not point in that direction. I think I may safely repeat that the importance of the action of the bacte- ria in the nutrition of plants can hard- ly be overestimated. The bacteria of putrefaction, by living in the dead bodies of animals and plants, break down the complex substances into simple ones, some of which may be again used directly by plants, others of these decomposition products are far too simple to be used directly and are changed by the nitrifying bacteria into nitrates which can be used as plant food. Another decomposition product — nitrogen — often escapes from the decaying body into the atmosphere and is brought back and again ren- dered usable by the bacteria of the root tubercler. The bacteria consti- tute most important links in the food cycle of plants and animals, and were they absent most if not all the life of the earth would soon be impossible. "Boubtless most of the elements of food have been through the food cycle times innumerable, built into complex food substances through the direct or indirect infiuence of the sun's rays, and freed again from this complex food and reduced to a usable form through the action of the bacteria. Through centuries of time the food elements through the influence of the sun, have been made into plant food. From plants the food has been madft more complex in being built up into animal bodies. After serving in the animal body, the compounds are re- duced by the bacteria to simple sub- stances with which we began and the substances with which we begin again the never ending story which is ever the same. GEORGE SAVAGE. It is with sincere regret and a feel- ing of personal loss that the death of George Savage is noted in the current issues of the trade papers, and a word or two from one who knew him from the time he flrst came to this country may not be out of place just now. George Savage was a born plantsman and a close observer, and during the five years in which the writer acted as assistant to Mr. Savage in the propa- gating house of Ge-orge Such's estab- lishment, many were the interesting discussions relative to the merits and mode of treatment of various plants, and the points thus gained have since proved most valuable. ^;-> -V"^ ■*_ ^:. .ltT-' • APRIL 27, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 545 And it was & genuine love for his work and close attention to it that gave him such eminent success as a grower. Mr. Savage's labors as a hybridist have been alluded to, and it may be of Interest to recall the fact that orchids were not his first or only subjects in the realm of experiment, for as far back as 1881 or 1882 he produced some very interesting lots of seedling Indian azaleas and also crotons, the result of various crosses, some of these seed- lings proving to be distinct and valu- able enough to be disseminated at about that time. In his work Mr. Savage was ex- tremely neat and careful, but most energetic, and it required a really live man to make George hustle at the pot- ting bench. In his home he was a loving hus- band, and a sincere friend to those fortunate enough to enjoy his confi- dence, and at thisi sad time the heart- felt sympathy of many friends is ten- dered to his sorrowing widow, and among them is that of the writer, who stood with George and his bride be- fore the altar of old Trinity Church, New York, at the time they were made one. W. H. TAPLIN. Table Decorations. It is true that lovely flowers look pretty anyhow and anywhere, but he or she who presumes to be a floral artist should have iuore than a mere knowledge of color. The observant florist knows that when flowers are cheap they are used on occasions where people would never dream of using them when they are expensive. A more general use, not necessarily a more extensive use, of flowers should always be encouraged. A technical knowledge of what is right and what is wrong is more essential to your success than a spasmodic ambition to lead eccentric fashion; the latter will desert you, the former will stand by you. There are times when the best of us will be puzzled as to how to act and what to suggest, but it is bad to be often caught so. Now let us discuss with what and how to decorate the table for break- fast, luncheon or tea, because there are more of these decorated now than in winter. We will not deal with the dinner table here because it requires different treatment. For the three occasions specifietl almost the same kind of flowers and arrangement will do, if any difference is desired the luncheon and tea tables should be the more elaborate, although there should never be either formality or superabundance displayed for these events. Simplicity in flower and ar- rangement should be the rule. "Made up" designs should never be used un- less it be a dish of ferns, and flow- ers should not be stuck in it. We have often been called upon to deco- rate a luncheon table in the center of which a $5,000 lace cover has been spread; no greens or heavy effects were permissible here, only the slen- derest kind of vase and the most graceful varieties of flowers. This year there are many beautiful new designs in table covers; they are mostly made of rennaisance lace with sprays or garlands of one variety of flower embroidered in natural colors on the outer border; of course where such covers are useti only the same kind of flower or at least some of the same flowers can be used by the florist; for instance, the embroidery may be pansies, then of course we must use a cut glass vase or bowl of pansies, principally light colors, and place just a very few of the flow- ers without foliage on the cloth, and a few on the table beyond the cloth. The beauty of the cloth must not be covered up and your flowers will show up all the better for it. Remember this, when you are called upon to dec- orate a table — the cloth or cover upon it should be seriously considered and delicately treated if good taste and common sense should demand it. Cut glass or green Venetian vases, dishes or bowls, whatever class they may belong to, are the best to use; those that will allow you to arrange low effects are most preferable. Sim- plicity must always be your guiding star for the breakfast table, and all you can use is a vase of flowers in the center and that should be either of sweet peas, pansies, flowering shrub, jonquils or some such flower. If the lady dines in her own room just a rose or a spray of some such flower is put on the side of the tray. There are neither finger-bowl- sprays nor boutonnieres wanted at these in- formal affairs. Carnations are a good flower for the lunch table, and the pink varieties, either light or dark, but self-colors and on stiff stems, are the best. Use a little carnation foliage and a few buds with them and nothing else. Al- most any grower will send foliage with his carnations if requested to do so, and it should be more generally used than it is, there is nothing more appropriate. Nasturtiums or tropaeolums make a most effective vase for small tables, and the stiffness of daffodils or trumpet narcissus can be greatly less- ened by having a few N. campernelle ir amongst and a little above them; even these flowers look best with some of their own foliage, and if a spreading, graceful design is wished, use a few light tips of Asparagus ten- uissmus, but have all your green sub- servient and not a rival to the color of the flowers. A cluster of mignonette will often enhance the beauty of a vase of yellow flowers but the mig- nonette should never be more than one-fourth of the whole. And whilst we are talking about this flower we cannot help thinking that the desire to produce gigantic spikes of mig- nonette cannot emanate from the aesthetic mind; there is very little beauty about those stiff spikes and the retail florist makes little or no money out of them for the reason that most customers look upon mig- nonette in the same light as they do any other greens and they dislike to pay for it. Miniature Caddy bags with small golf sticks fastened to the sides and a bunch of daisies or arbutus stuck into the mouth of the bag makes a most appropriate favor for Golf Club affairs; tie the colors of the club on the bag. If your customer is tired of every- thing in the usual run of dinner deco- rations and you can get some shrub- by calceolarias, suggest them; they make the most brilliantly gorgeous effect; the colors are simply magnifi- cent. There is nothing like them. If possible use one color. Get a flat dish or basket, cut half the roots of the plants and fix them so that very little foliage will be seen; you can do this by facing some outwards. One of the finest centerpieces can be made with crimson or scarlet cannas, but they must be put in vases of water and carefully handled; their own foliage is too coarse, a little as- paragus or delicate fern goes better with them. Orchids just at present are scarce. Dendrobfiums seem ,to be the most plentiful, but they are only fit for window or general house decorating; if In the latter a few ^^'U^' ^iatiiii^^at^'. kTT;"«»Ss*^' 546 The Weekly Florists^ Revie^?^* APRIL 27, 1899. sprigs of Asparagus Sprengeri put amongst the stems will make them presentable. Here's a pretty lunch or tea table. Get a lot of strawberry plants in flower and fruit; plants grown in pots have little foliage and are what we have in mind. Arrange them in a large salad, fruit or cake dish, raising one or two plants a little above the rest; let the fruit show well around the sides. Strawberries should be a prominent feature on the menu and they should be arranged in green des- sert dishes with a few leaves and form part of the decorations of the table. Seasonable Flowers. Cinerarias, that is the white and purple colors, are all right for funeral work, though they scarcely pay to grow for that, and they seem to jar on the nerves when used in any other way unless in private collections. Clematis paniculata; yes, wouldn't it be grand if we could get it in bloom in the winter! I wonder if any one has tried it; even as greens in pots it could be used to advantage on many occasions. Bougainvillea makes the finest picture imaginable hanging over and down the side of a mirror; don't spoil its gracefulness or beauty by tying it up in formal lines, let it hang as if growing there, and if you want to heighten its color put a neutral col- ored vase of pale yellow or white flow- ers on the opposite side. That bunch of Jasminum gracilli- mum looks all right at the side of that bunch of Meteors or Jacques; a sprig or two in that box of flowers will not be out of place. Yes, let's have more Jasmine; let a good big plant of it run wild in your greenhouse. Imantophyllums, or any of the amaryllis, are just what are needed where large vases are used in house decorations. Don't put roses or car- nations or such flowers in a Japanese room if you can get the kind of flow- ers that are more identifled with Jap- anese art; there are a few kinds of iris coming in already and they are welcome to the kaleidoscopic scene the flower market presents just now. Don't despise the calla lily too much. There was a time — but never mind — they are O. K. yet if you flx them right. Asparagus for greens and gauze ribbon for a bow will make a flat bunch of them compare favorably with a good many other flowers. White double-flowered stocks are good at present; they are flne for fu- neral work though a great many peo- ple like them amongst cut flowers. If you have any good Daphne odora you've got a good thing; there's noth- ing flner for cut flowers; don't forget to put it where your customer will get the full benefit of it; it's the best of all flowers just now where a spray is wanted for small vases or particular favors. Lilium Harrisii is very abundant at present and if you are lucky enough to catch a good wedding decoration order, you can afford to spread out a good deal on lilies. Don't scatter your flowers too much when arranging them in either house or church; straggling zigzag rows of flowers never produce the effect that good clusters do. One of the best things introduced for years is the high vase design now used for church weddings; this con- sists of a wire stand about 7 or 8 ft. high, the top shaped like a vase; they can be put each side the altar, or as is sometimes the case, put in rows about 25 ft. apart down the middle of the center pews; they are first prettily greened, then a mass of lilies or long stemmed roses is put in the top; the effect is very fine and is a great im- provement on the arches, bells and canopies. Violet cords with tassels have been used for some time by a few fiorists in New York instead of ribbon for vio- let corsage bouquet. We cannot say they are pretty. A good bunch of vio- lets needs no. millinery stuff attached to it, and the present style of fancy lace vests scarcely agrees with many florists' ideas of streamers of rope or ribbon. Of course we are aware that much is done to give impressions on opening the box, but unfortunately the whole "get up" is worn by some. Most of you have either a vase, tub or window-box in front of or around your store. Clean it up and fill it handsomely with fine large pansies; it might induce many of your custo- mers to do likewise. Try to get the hotels, clubs and prominent houses to have patches of pansies about them somewhere, and see that they are the' proper colors and are planted well. A very large business can be done and much satisfaction given by carefully attending this class of work. We shall treat upon "Decoration Day" plants and designs in another paper. In the meantime look to your stock, particularly the roses in pots. "Memorial Roses" will be in demand more than ever for we have more, he- roes to remember. IVERA. Early Planting. Our customers are much inclined to leave the planting of their garden to the end of May, or till all danger of frost is over, a good plan with tender plants like Coleus and Cannas, or those that are injured by frost, such as our common geraniums, but a waste of time and opportunity with several of our favorite plants. Tea roses, carna- tions, hollyhocks, pansies and all plants which endure our heavy frosts of winter should be planted out at once. You can save several weeks in time and the plants do much better than when transferred to the open ground in semi-tropical weather. There is a growing indication among our pa- trons who have any garden at all to want some plants that they "can pick from." So be prepared with carna- tions, heliotrope, pyrethrum, lemon verbena, mignonette, tea roses and the popular annuals. "Thousands of hybrid perpetual roses are planted annually with very poor results. Worn out gardens are the worst places for roses, but if the soil is fresh and there is light and air, what can be more satisfactory than many of the tea roses. A good plant from a 4-inch pot will begin to flower in July and get better and better as the season advances, and the finest buds are picked long after our first light frosts. If winter kills them, the loss is not more than that of a gera- nium. Mermet and its beautiful sports are not free enough for outside culture, but the older varieties were a great success. On a spot now covered with glass, in a heavy clay loam, we have cut from a few hundred plants cords of Safrano, Sprunt, Duchess de Bra- bant and Bon Silene. These old roses are worth growing for this purpose alone. Carnot is a fine summer rose, and many of the old teas, difficult to find except in nurserymen's catalogues; will give great results. Hybrid per- petual roses are too often very disap-< pointing; they should be under the care of a gardener, not the "hired man." They fiower but a week or two, the Manetti stock outgrrows the rose, and "what shall I do for the bugs on my roses?" is heard all over the land. I recommend tea, hybrid tea and Bour- bon roses to my customers, with the assurance that they will get more sat- isfaction from them. The tree peddler sells the H. P. because it is a larger price and a larger fiower. The de- partment store sells them because they want the sahie treatment in handling as dried fish. Hot-Beds. Even with the help of hot - beds, which are a relief, it will be a very crowded time with us till we begin our ■qsjf^.f'i^.}-' APRIL 27, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review. 547 heavy planting out, which with us is not much before the end of May, but many things can be put into cold- frames; even geraniums that are well advanced In growth will do finely in a cold-frame, and you have the advan- tage of being able to lift the sashes off for two weeks before planting time, which hardens them off and fits them well for enduring the blazing sun when planted out. Feverfews, agerat- ums, carnations, and all our summer annuals, are better In the cold-frame than in the greenhouse. Avoid Shad ng. Avoid as much as possible shade on any of the houses. Ceasing to fire and shading the houses is a combination of conditions that is most unfavorable for most of our soft-wooded plants, and with Coleus, acalyphas and can- nas, really tropical plants, it is mur- der. A fire at night on cloudy or wet days is many times the price of the fuel in your pocket. Of late years we liave found it profitable to continue fir- ing in all plant houses till near the 1st of June. (This does not include •carnation houses; quite the reverse; •except a violet house, they do without fire heat the easiest of all.) Instead of shading your geraniums, fuchsias, heliotrope and coleus, when standing them over, and they need it a time or two before market time, put some material between the pots; it stops evaporation from the sides of the pots and for other reasons It Is a great help to the plants. Notice a bench so treated compared with one without it and which wants water twice a day; you will gain a third In stoutness and size of plant. Any material will help, but there Is nothing equal to refuse liops from a brewery ; the odor may be disagreeable (even if familiar) for a few days, but will soon pass away, and there is something arising from it that is plant food to the leaf. These refuse liops are by no means waste, for when well rotted they are a most excellent substitute for the best kind of leaf mould. Many plants thrive finely when there Is a fourth of spent hops added to the loam. Smilax. I suppose you renew your smilax bed every year. If you don't, you ought to. It has been quite scarce lately. Asparagus of various kinds and maid- en hair ferns have their exalted posi- tions, but the old smilax will always be wanted. The plebeian wire fram« will always want to be encircled by it, and there are other uses. Messrs. Gold- ring Bros, told me last year that they not only agreed with me in planting every year, but planted for every crop. That's too much of an up-to-date sys- tem, but every July, as near the first as possible, plant a fresh bed In a heavy loam 5 or 6 Inches deep, with a fourth of decayed animal manure, 7 or S feet of head room, a temperature of not less than 60 degrees at night, and you will cut four crops Jn the twelve months, and much better strings than from an old bed. But you won't have these nice well-furnished-from-the- bottom strings unless you have good 3-Inch plants ready by July. You per- haps have noticed that smilax when about two months from the seed box makes a small spindling growth of a few Inches; the next growth is strong and will make strings, so the young plant should be ready to make those strong growths when put In the bed, and you will then soon get the first crop; but you won't get this kind of plant If you keep the little pots under a cool bench. Select just as many plants as your bed requires, no more or less, and get them Into 3-inch pots and treat them decently. It's no use having a few hundred to spare because a neighbor may want them. If you asked him $2 per hundred he would tell you Messrs. Rasum & Shipem ad- vertised them at 17.50 per thousand, so don't encumber your valuable benches with what is not going to be profitable. The knowledge of what to throw away comes next in ability to knowing how, when and what to grow. Chrysantbemums. There is one thing now taking up considerable room wiuu us, and that is old plants and flats of stock chrysan- themums. The last batch of cuttings can now be taken off and the old stock thrown out. Later batches can be ob- tained from the young plants in abun- dance. The mum is a very free, easy thing to propagate when the houses are cool and your sand warm, but when the conditions are reversed they hang fire and wilt easily on warm days, even if they are shaded. This wilting Is overcome and rooting hastened by a regular and copious wa- tering; a good soaking twice a day is not too much. Wm. Scott. NEW YORK. The Bridgeman Failure. The principal topic for discussion 'mong the fiorists of these parts at present is the Bridgeman Company's failure, that concern having made an assignment to Walter F. Sheridan April 20, with liabilities somewhere around $20,000, assets supposed to be about $14,000. Most of the leading wholesalers are In the pie. Mr. Bridgeman, the reputed head of the firm, was formerly with Thorley. Two years ago the Bridgeman Company opened the store at 34th street and Broadway. The failure comes in the nature of a surprise Inasmuch as it was reported that Mr. Bridgeman had but recently won a law suit against Thorley for $30,000. These large nuts of unlimited and Indiscriminate cred- its are hard to crack. The Market. Mildew is becoming the chief feat- ure of a lot of the rose stock coming in, but it's often so at the end of the season; the returns barely pay for water, much less the coal. Still it has been worse, and then again your com- mission man must stand for bad debts, and as Willie Plumb used to say, "What's the odds so long as you're happy." The prices this week were Maids, Brides and Meteors, 1 to 5, Jacques 3 to 8, specials 8 to 15, Beau- ties 2 to 5, specials 5 to 20, Carnots 1 to 3, Valley 1% to 2, Violets 15 to 35 per 100, Smilax 25, Asparagus plumo- sus 30 to 50, gardenias 8 to 10, pansies 15 per 100, Swalnsona 25 per bunch. Smilax Is very scarce and at a time too when it is most wanted; the total failure of the southern smilax crop greatly inconveniences those who have decorations on hand. Sickly looking Harrlslis are to be seen al- most everywhere and the price is "get what little you can." That cross be- tween longiflorum and Brownii will never be popular here unless it is grown better than those sent In this spring; the flowers are too flabby and ungainly. Various Items. The plant markets and auction rooms are all in full blast and seem to be doing a rushing business. Some day we might get up another Covent Garden here which would enable us to do more. Tulips and other bulbous stock are in bloom in the parks, but shrubs seem to be backward somewhat. Delmonlco's, at 26th street and Fifth ave., famous in the annals of Ameri- can floral art. Is closed. It was the demand for flowers occasioned by the exacting fashions and good taste of this grand old house that flrst started and afterwards encouraged the flor- ist's business here. The cream of the flowers grown around New York up to 10 or 12 years ago eventually found their way into Delmonlco's. There are very few "old timers" who do not remember the red and blue rooms and the old banquet hall. Theo. J. Lang has moved into his new store at 670 Sixth ave. It is very prettily arranged "and decorated, is in a better location than the old store, and Theodore's acquaintance who is not a friend is too small to be an enemy. C. W. Ward of the Cottage Gardens, Queens, L. I., is away on a trip to De- troit, Mich, William R. Smith, of Washington, D. C, the "Grand Old Man of Horti- culture," is visiting our city, some tell us for the purpose of adding to his famous collection of "Bobble Bums' " tuneful lays; whether It be so or not we are all glad to flnd him 'mongst us again and hope he will be with us "many a time and oft" A large collection of Japanese plants belonging to Tamanaka & Co., of Dorchester, Mass., and Japan, were auctioned off at 238 Fifth ave., April 20, 21 and 22. It was claimed that the stock had been grown for three years at Dorchester and romantic le- gends ot royal gardens, etc., centu- j-lH.!! ,..■. ---'t.fc.v».r.-',iTii i«i,ri-''Hi-irir<'-"" -•■-• -^ '■•'■■•■■■•■■■^''<-- iM '•■■■'- ^^V.-. . -1....I. .,'..:;a.-. -t:' ...Ji~-ii-^^- .a.-. ..-^ .. ,.j-..»..-„:,'j.L-j- - i.^.:.-...:^ ... i.ljw-.JJ.-f.'- ~j-- . — < f^M' lk'•t'lt'^itS^f«ikiiM^tiilMilUllUiSlti 548 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* APRIL, 27, 1899. ries ago, were tagged on many of the plants. The auction room on an oc- casion like this is a splendid place to study people. Men and women who would never pay above |10 or |25 for a plant in your store will pay hun- dreds of dollars for Japanese scrags in an auction room. Mrs. So and So, who gave you the devil about that fine rhapis you sold her, comes here and pays twice the amount she gave you, for a rhapis with two leaves and a Shigaraki pot, simply because it's Japanese. There is no doubt about it, the Jap- anese are cute little fellows; the fairy tales they put 'round their crippled stunts of trees manage to extract the dollars from the American crank and somehow or other we cannot blame them, and yet it injures the plant trade here in this way: These plants die very soon and the people become too disgusted to spend more money. We are inclined to believe it is the reputed age and manner of training the trees that make them appear val- uable, but even admitting that the soil of Japan is poor and the different elements peculiar to that country con- duce to diminutive growth, it is sim- ply ridiculous to give credence to the stories that a twig 9 inches high can be 75 years old or that a retinospora 2 ft. high can be 300 years of age. Put a cutting in now and train it as they do, it will be as good as theirs in ten years or sooner, or better still get an old stump and prune it in and twist it and you have the thing much earlier. These observations are not made for the purpose of injuring Japanese trade; oh, no! They are written for the benefit of American florists who are asked by their custo- mers to care for these auctioned plants. To these, our friends, we say, refuse to take them on the ground that they cannot be depended on to live. As to the art displayed in Japa- nese stock, they deserve great credit for it, and we shall dwell upon it later. Now as to prices obtained for these plants, small bamboo bushes in cheap vases brought from $2 to |5; grafted maples from |2 to $6; grafts brought from |3 to |7; trained Pinus densiflora brought from |2 to $12, one specimen 36 in. high, said to be aged 270 years, brought |120; Pinus parvi- flora brought better prices, one 27 in. high won |70, another 200 years old and 2^ ft. high took |125, and so on. But it was the Chabo Hiba, or what we know as Retinospora obtusa nana that brought out the wild scramble; one specimen 75 years old, height 30 inches, brought $240, another piece of the same variety got the highest price of the sale, $397.50; this was sup- posed to be 300 years old, height 3 ft., width 5 ft., and it went to Boston, too. There were any amount of R. obtusa nana sold for from |20 to $90. One group of small Cycas revoluta, 36 stems fixed on mountain sponge, fetched $50. Japanese miniature gar- dens brought good big prices, and we saw a lady give $5 for an Aucuba japonica stump with 10 leaves on it. One Sciadopitys verticilata, 95 yearn old and 3 ft tall, captured $125 in American money. A larch just up to your kne"e $28, Podocarpus var. 25 inches high $30. Bits of camphor grass growing on soft stone brought out from $2 to $4 each, and so on down a list of stock we in this coun- try would have to pay the ash man to cart away, but — they came from classic Boston and were trained and reared in far away Japan. Bowling. New York florists for some season or other do not take kindly to bowl- ing, and no one can assign any rea- son for it; one or two members of the club have worked hard for years try- ing to keep together a team that would do credit to New York when- ever occasion might arise, particularly at the bowling contests at the na- tional convention. All these efforts seem to fail. It is true that a few of the faithful have stood by the guns through thick and thin, but that merely a few should belong to the section or attend the alleys was not the sense of the meeting which voted $100 to pay expenses. The members cannot be suffering from the impression that they can bowl well without practice for they have been often beaten on their own field. Of course there is a wonderful variety of forms of entertainment in a small village like New York, and an occasional absence ought to be ex- cused for that reason, but where is New York's reputation going to be at Detroit, or even in Hoboken should they have a team there. We should have some pride in our sporting as well as In our horticultural ability. There were only four at the alleys to- night and only two games were rolled. Following are the scores: I.euly 127 193 Hafner 129 147 Penman 133 9C Donlan 123 96 IVERA. ST. LOUIS. The Market. The general verdict is, that business the past week has not been very en- couraging and those who were busy had mostly funeral work. There is plenty of stock in the market and very little sale for it. The fact is the mar- ket is in worse condition than ever. The warm weather towards the end of the past week rushed the crop in at a rapid gait and even with good trade it would have been hard to dis- pose of. The down town dealers say that the transient trade is almost en- tirely monopolized by the fakirs and Cheap John stores. Their signs in the windows read: Carnations 10 cents per dozen; roses, 25 cents per dozen, and so on. But what more can we expect when "dry goods men, black- [ smiths, undertakers and bricklayers can go to the wholesale houses and buy a stock of flowers and put out a sign "Florist." They know nothing of the business and will sooner or later get their fingers burned, but it hurts the legitimate florist more than one has an idea of. There is no settled price on any- thing in the cut flower line. Roses are held at $1.50 to $4, but the bulk of the stock is sold for much less. Brides, Beauties and Meteors are the only roses for which there is a de- mand. Good Beauties bring $12 to $20; Meteors and Brides $4 to $6 for choice stock and there are plenty of them in the market for everybody. Carnations are overplentlful, espe- cially the scarlet sorts. Portia has to be sold at a low price to dispose of them; Scott, Daybreak and Flora Hill are fine and in fair demand; choice fancy stock bring $3 ; the gener- al stock goes for 75 cents, and the bulk at 50 and 60 cents, in large lots at even less. The bulbous stock is fine and plen- tiful. Lilies are extremely plentiful and it is not possible to hold them at any regular flgure. The wholesale men say they have to sell them at al- most any offer made. Tulips, daffs and Dutch hyacinths are coming in freely and are selling very cheap. Grood valley brings $3; violets are sell- ing very slow and quantities of them are going to the dump pile. About the only thing the wholesale men have orders for are ferns. Smilax Is sell- ing as high as 25 cents per string and it is not overplentiful at that. Various Items. Union Market is fairly alive with plants of all kinds and the past week was a good one. They report that bus- iness so far this spring has been very good. The plant peddlers' wagons, loaded with all kinds of blooming plants, are seen in large numbers in the residence districts. The chrysanthemum show commit- tee held a meeting Saturday night to work on the preliminary list, which will soon be in the hands of the prin- ter. The committee has now on hand $500 in special prizes, this with the Shaw prize of $500 making $1,000. The next meeting of the committee will be held just as soon as Secretary Schray Is ready with the preliminary list. Mr. John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, Canada, sent us a box of his new rose Lady Dorothea, which was intended for the club meeting, but came three days late and did not reach us until Saturday morning. What was left of them on opening the box could not be judged. From all appearance the roses were very fine and we hope that Mr. Dunlop will send us some for our next meeting, which will be held May 11 at 3 p. m. Mr. J. M. Jordan, who has been very sick for some time, is reported some- iAtitfii(^\ '■]'» ifr'-'-'n' ■^.Jj£tlmi^ I .1 ij .<; .'Jt^a v:^?^W APRIL 27, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review^ 549 what better, but still unable to leave the house. Bowling. At the Bowling Club the mefmbers rolled five games and the scores made were an improvement over last Mon- day night. This ends the April series of nineteen games. Our visitors were D. McRorle, New York; E. W. Guy, and Dr. Halstedt of Belleville. The scores are as follows: , , „ 1 2 3 4 5T'lAv. J. J. Beneke 143 175 169 159 154 800 160 C. A. Kuehn 160 170 143 118 160 751 150 John Kunz 137 153 122 129 162 703 141 John Young 131 136 144 411 137 C. C. Sanders 99 141 164 401 135 D. McRorle 117 155 158 132 161 723 144 E. W. Guy 123 125 248 124 Dr. Halstedt 80 116 196 98 The scores of the April series of 19 games, including the averages and high scores, are as follows: _ ^ ,^ ^ No. G. Total. Av. H. S. /C. A. Kuehn 19 2,780 146 184 J. J. Beneke 19 2,752 145 176 C. C. Sanders 16 2,203 138 172 ' Carl Beyer 4-534 133 159 K. Schray 5 652 131 163 J. W. Kunz 19 2,771 130 162 John Young: 12 ■»1,S48 129 149 F. J. Fillmore 9 1,006 112 137 J. J. B. BOSTON. Review of the Market. The week just passed has been a genuine forerunner of the cut flower business in midsummer, and the fakirs have been right in their element, and the cry of "One dozen nice roses for a quarter" is heard on every corner. Carnations, being somewhat off crop, have done a little better than the roses, but much lower prices prevail. On the whole, it has been in the lino of good judgment to accept the first reasonable offer. Roses are out of it, the call being light, and with an extraordinary sup- ply, owing to elegant weather. Com- mon varieties, such as Brides and Maids, are quotable from $2 to $8 per 100, sales at the latter figure being very few. Jacks have the call, selling from $1 to $3 per dozen; Beauties feel the effect of the Jacks and are quiet, prices asked running from 25 cents to $3 per dozen. Carnations of average quality range from $1 to $1.50 per 100; good quality Daybreaks bring $2, fancies from $2 to $5; demand very limited. Violets are laid on the shelf, $2 per 1,000 being an asking price. The May flowers are now coming in very freely and have affected very much ail green- house stock. Longiflorum and calla lilies go slow at 50 to 75 cents per dozen. Bulb stock still plenty at from |2 to $3 per 100. The News. At an animated meeting of the Mass. Horticultural Society it was voted to sell the present building, same being Inadequate for the growing demand of the society, and to purchase land and erect a new building, on Huntingdon avenue, in the Back Bay district. The usual spring sales of plants were inaugurated this week by N. F. Mc- Carthy & Co., who held two sales of hardy roses and other shrubs, which were from well known Holland nurserymen. Prices averaged about the same as in former years, roses bringing from 8 to 12 cents, azaleas 25 to 50 cents each. Bays |6 to $8 each, evergreens in variety from 40 cents to $4 each. At the usual' Saturday exhibition Mr. EMward Butler showed an elegantly grown plant of Dendrobium densi- florum and was awarded a silver medal. Geo. Hoiiis exhibited a large variety of geranium bloom and James Comley a flne collection of tender Rho- dodendrons. P. BUFFALO. At last but only lately spring is here. In some shady nooK where snow lay deep all winter you will see a tulip in flower, and ten feet away, where frost went down five feet or more, their leaves are only just above the ground. Business outside of the white fiower trade has been rather quiet, with an abundance of choice fiowers to choose from. Violets still come from the banks of the Hudson almost as flne as in February. Carnations are at their best and so are roses, with plenty of valley and mignonette and tulips and everything else. Mr. A. L. Thrall has closed his hand- some store at 588 Main street and re- moved his costly furniture to James- town, where it is presumed his ener- gies will be utilized in running the grand lot of glass in course of erec- tion by Mr. Broadhead. I had a run through our principal re- tail market this morning. A year or two ago the writer was very active in advocacy of a market in his locality. To look back at that period convinces us we must have had an acute attack of water (or vegetable) on the brain. These public markets are an abomina- tion, a relic of barbarism. There is nothing excepting perhaps hay that needs any public place to display the product that cannot be better done in a store or shop. There is always favoritism shown in the leasing of the stalls; the rent paid is so nominal that in any commodity they can undersell the storekeeper. Some great cities have no public markets, some have the nuisance in the shape that we have it, and some, like Erie, Pa., have the main streets and sidewalks block- ed up with hucksters' wagons, show- ing no progress from the days of Pharaoh the 17th or Belshazzar the 9th, in the days of ancient Memphis and Nineveh, when flsh, frogs and captives' ears were offered to early epicureans. If all the flower stands were in a row it would be less objectionable and much to the advantage of the vendors. As it is, our florist market people are scattered all over the two or three acres and between them is everything that is good to eat, and some (judging from the smell) very bad to eat. The consequence is that instead of the in- nocent flowers imparting their natural sweetness, you flnd the heliotrope with the flavor of the catflsh, a rose gera- nium smells like limburger cheese, and a carnation like sour kraut. But that makes little difference for the patrons and merchants of a public market are so permeated with the amalgamated and conglomerate odors they are oblivious to all but garlic. Neverthe- less, with all these disadvantages the business done in flowers and plants on the markets is very considerable, espe- cially in plants, and now you can pur- chase at several of the stands shrubs, herbaceous plants, herbs and vege- table roots. It would be better for the whole community, landlord, tenant and all the citizens at large, if a whirlwind were to scatter these markets to the four corners of the city and let the site be turned into a loafers' lounge. There will always be loafers, and as they can't draw anything at the bank, they must have a place to draw their breath. Excuse the association of ideas (en- tirely unintentional), but we have had several drummers of late to keep us awake, chief among them Joseph Rolker, Mr. Van Zanten, Mr. Ouwer- kerk and Mr. Haerens, of Haerens Bros., Ghent. Mr. H. does not look as if he had a million-dollar banker at his back, but he talks his specialties most understandingly. W. S. WASHINGTON. Business since Easter has been good, stock of all kinds is coming in plen- tifully, and quality fine, but the bot- tom has completely dropped out of prices. Roses, the finest of all kinds, selling for 6 cents, while several of the up-town stores are advertising them at 50 cents per dozen. Sweet Peas are coming in and are flne, bring- ing 50 cents to |1 per 100; Gladiolus, |1 per dozen; carnations, $1.50 to $2 per 100; lilac plentiful at 10 cents per bunch. Visitors. B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co., and H. Bayersdorfer, of Philadelphia; F. W. O. Schmitz, Jersey City, N. J., and C. H. Joosten, New York. F. H. KRAMER. AN EXTRA PRIZE. The Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind., offers a $25.00 set of Evans Challenge Ventilating Appar- atus as a second prize in the Inter- national competition in cut chrysan- themums at the Chicago exhibition next November. !ii^j>iL-j^;.^ .... -■■:> --■■-.i-. ■■-.^—- J -«^«^»ti».Jvi;>..-_«,t;M..>;;^ /-■■■* JT|-',f^ [inVi' <|i.^ ^-.■^■-■-*j-^^^^^^^rf,,■^^l^^llf,.~^.-■:-:■:^ ..j^.^.-.^ ^■t^^^AvUt.j.'.-j^. .^.7.L.u..'^ ' it r if:jti,'rm'4i /iT hWlf/ Tinr t^'h' 550 The Weddy Florists' Review. APRIL 27, 1899. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the American Seed Trade Association will be held in Cincinnati, O., June 13 to 15. NEWPORT, R. I.— The schedule of premiums for the eighth annual chrysanthemum show of the Newport Hort. Society, to be held November 14, 15 and 16 next, has been issued. Copies may be had on application to the sec- retary, Mr. W. T. Burton, this city. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, •n average of seven words to the line. WANTED— A trusty man who understands growing roses, carnations and general stock, on small place, wages ;^2^oo per month, room and board. Address B, care of Florists' Review. WANTED— An active, sober and reliable man to take charge of 65 000 feet of glass: must have some cash to put at stake to guarantee good faith and confi- dence; no one need apply except a man of expenence and ability. Address B. Frank Barr, Lancaster, Pa. SITUATION WANT ED- By first class all-around florist ; 17 years' experience ; able to take charge of place. Address F. Sahan, 354 S. 4th St., Aurora, III. FOR SALE — Two double greenhouses, 25,500 sq. ft. of glass, and 20-acre farm half m bearing fruit trees; 8-room house, barn and out buildings all in good order; 30 miles from Philadelphia. Death of owner reason for aelling. Full particulars by addressing E. M. Hewitt, 6i9 Grape Street, Vineland, N. J. ITUATION WANTED- By first-class grower, as working foreman; age zg; 15 years experience in growing roses, carnations, mums and general bedding plants. Address Grower 113, care Florists' Review. w ANTED— Rose grower, to take charge of section. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- By young man 5 years' experience in commercial work. Address J. J., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By activeand thoroughly reliable young man, 3 years' experience in roses and ferns. Address J. Bockman, Pittville, Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE OR RENT- The Morton Grove Green- houses, 14 miles from Chicago; 27,500 feet of glass; ti houses 20x100, 2 houses gxioo; 2 acres of ground with dwelling house; plant is complete and in first-class order, having been rebuilt last year, well stocked with plants; jrresent owner engaged in another business. Might be willing to form partnership with a first-class grower with •ome cash. For full particulars apply to P. Kreismann, 17 Market street, Chicago, IjHJR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand, f 5,000 feet of glass. New. In dty. Ought to net ■ood man at least (3.00 per day. Must buv°st^ki|about Imo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. ^Vddress Illinois," care Florists' Review. F OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, lU. SITUATION WANTED-A first class florist and decorator, at present employed by one of the most progressive and up to date florists in the country, wishes to make a change. Full particulars may be had by ad- dressing G. W., care of Florists' Review. Bl IQI M r^Q ^ ^^^^ opportunity is UOII1L.OO open to a hustling OPPORTUNITY. "'S'.?^; capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists' Review. Exeter Boiler Sections. ABBrican Rose Co,, Wattlngtoii, D. c. Ifsntlon The Revl«w when jou write. Any one using Exeter Boilers can purchase from us, at a very low price each, one hundred and twenty ■eoond-luuid B*otion« in perfect order. Simplicity in Greeniiouse Construction. ,: During our long experience we have not only made many improve- ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic Our Clear Cypress Building Material is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- nary capabilities can put it up correctly. Write for Circulars ^ or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. ,. , LOCKLAND, OHIO. MMitlon The RsTlew when 70a write. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, CHICAGO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue. OUR specialties: ve have the OrcHids, Hioh-Grdcle Roses, LARGEST WHOLESALE - ^'""'f » ""y" ^' ^""^ ^ ' House in Chicago. Carnations and Violets. rull Lin* FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Seeds. Bulbs. Hardy Stodu Mention The Review when rou write. r. F. BENTtlEY. Manager. BENTHEY &C0. Wholesale and Commission plprists 41 Randolph Street, ...CHICAGO. .Wholesale Price Ust. Per 100 Consignmefits Solicited '^^'-- Beauties, long $18.00 to medium.. 10.00 to Maids, Brides, Me- teors S.OOto Perles 2.00 to Carnations, long 75 to fancy .. 1.50 fancy sorts 2.00 to Harrisii 5.00 to Callas ; 5.00 to Violets 50to Valley 3.00 to Daffodils 2.00 to Tulips 2.00to Marguerites 50 to Smilax 20.00 to .\diantum 1.00 Asparagus SO.OO to Common Ferns 35 $25.00 i5.oa 5.00 4.00 l.0» 3.00 6.00 6.00 .75 4.00 3.00 4.00 .75 25.00 75.00 Mention Ths R»vl»w when you writ*. FOR SALE'Rare Chance A well established and paving florist's business, consisting of 12.000 sq. ft. of glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas belt. Population 25,000. Only greenhouse in city limits. Death of proprietor reason for selling. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Marion, Ind. (Grant Co.) HO HAS PRIMUU SINENSIS in good col- ors that will bloom through the summer in cool climate.'' Not overgrown. Give price and colors or mixed, to be delivered last of May. Also wanted summer-flowering ForgeVme-nots. Address K. care Florists' Review For Sale at a Great ...Bargain... 50 glazed hot bed sash, 3 ft. x 5 ft. 6 inches; well painted, used only two seasons. Cost $2.00 each; will sell now for |1.00 each, f. o. b. cars here. THE VIRGINIA FLORAL CO., Lindsay, Va. Mention The Rerlew when 70a writ*. Always Mention the..-. Ploriete' Review When Writing Advertlsera. ^Vj»^,i:^^^ki,^iilk.'i^:*i^JCikt-l-di ^-.j^ i <-^ i^.^^j,'i.'.^:^.i^^ riThf ir^jft ^* ^^'^•- •" * t^^-*:^^*^-^-^- '^ :^.-^-*i^iiL^;^^^*Se.aA.> •f-?'^ APRIL 27, 1S99. The Weekly Rorists^ Review. 551 Sandusky Carnation, %gg ^ \Z. GERANIUMS. In bnd and bloom. Ready for market and bedding purposes. Beaute Poltevine, Mrs E. G. Hill, Glorie de France, La Favorite, Heteranthe, Mme. Bruant, and many others. From 3 and 4-inch pots, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. W. E. HALL, CLYDE, Ohio. Mention Th« Review when yog writ*. Princess of Wales Violets.... Strong rooted crowns or divided plants. $8.00 per 1(00; Unrooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 1000 True stock, no disease, best Violet in the market for commercial use. CHAS. W. REIMERS, 329 4th Ave, LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention The Review when you write. 100,000 Rooted-Violets AT A BARGAIN. Periooo Princess of Wales, strong rooted cuttings. ..$ 5.00 California, •' " La France, Ebles Giant, the greatest single violet in cul tivation. strong rooted cuttings.. . Lady Hume Campbell, " " Mane Louise, •'• " Farquhar. Write for prices on potted plants. All sizes in stock. THS YISOZVXA FLO&Ai; CO., O. k O. S. B. Xiindaay, Va, Mention The Review when yon write 5.00 lO.UO 7.50 5.00 6.00 5.00 Qalms "- Ferns The Largest Stock of Plants In the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted vkiieu we have anything special to offer. GEO. WITTBOLD, n. h\1Z st. CHICA60. Mention The Review when yon write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Reekford S««d Farms. Forast Citf Oraaahouaaa. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. 5Decial Prices Upon Application. Mention Tha Review when yon writ*. The Cottage Gardens, * ^ j::r?;r. queens, l. i. WnOLCSAbC GROWERS rbORISTS' gPECIAbTIEg. BrlUuMt Green and Bronze GalaxUeave^ CHA8. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, Mitchell Co. N. C New Geraniums, NewCannaSy &c. GERANIUMS Bruant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid new Doubles, the set for $2.25. 3 Spi«ndid New Singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New Bruants, the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000, PA II II AC AN the Best New «nd Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scariet UflllllMd fur massing, $6.00 fier HW. Duke of Marlborough. President McKinley, Robert Christie, $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv. de Antoine Croty and President Carnot, $4 00 per 100. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cannas, ou selection, all good standard varieties. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. nnCCQ strong 2 year field a:rowrn Hybrid Perpetual in fine assortment, $10.00 per 100; nUwCO Moss in fine assortment, $9 .00 per 100; Climbing in assortment, $5.00 per 100;Wichuriana (Memorial Rose) $4.00 per 100. Rosea 3 1-2 lucli pot plai.tB— 3fK),0()0 2J^ inch pot plants. Tea and Everblooming, in large assortment. $2.50 per 100, $20.(K) per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual, 2^ Inch pots, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Climbing. 2% mch pots, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Glotilde Soupert (Strong). $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert). $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Fill Al lA^ strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Unlvitata, Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last season's introductions, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per per 1000. 5.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown. $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. ANIPELOP8I8 VEITCHll, $8.ooperioo. CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties. $25.00 per 100. Forfnll aaaortmentorKreenhouite atock ivrlte for Flortsta' "Wliole- sale Price lilat No. 5. If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees. Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write us for prices. THE 8TORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. ROOTED CUniNGS. We offer Well-Rooted Cuttings of Carnations as per list below, all in fine condition. Plaoa ordara early. Per 100 Periooo Wm. Scott fl.OO t7.BO 7.60 MoOowan 1.0O 7.60 Tidal Wave .... l.OO 7.60 Kohlnoor l.OO 7.60 Flora Kill 1.60 12.60 JTubilaa a.BO ao.oo Mayor Pin^rree 1.60 12.60 Per 100 Periooo Trlnmph 92 .80 S20.00 Vivaa 1.60 12.60 Daybreak 1.60 12.60 ICoBnmay 2.60 20.00 Alaaka 1.60 12.60 Arnrle «.00 36.00 PiJktad I^ady.. 3.00 26.00 ETelina 3.00 26.00 NEW CARNATION EVANSTON. ROOTED CUTflNGS, $ 7 00 per hundred 60.0t> per tlHMisaad 500 at the lOtO rate. ROSE PLANTS. We also offer strong Rose Plants out of 2^^-inch pots, as follows : BRIDESMAID, $3.00 per lOn. $2.S per lOnn. BRIDE. $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000. METEOR, $3.00 per 100; $25 per lUUU. .^11 Plants and Cuttings sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once. No orders for less than 100 of one variety accepted. REINBERG BROS., 51 wabash Ave.. Chicago. Mention the Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLuaTRATCO CATALOOUC FOn THC ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers "^ Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Th> Revtew wtt>n you write. tfii CONTRACTS Mil Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots ibr next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations. F. W. O. SCHIVIITZ, Jersey City. N. J Mention Th« Review when you write. JjiHUhaahi TM^lftattai n^ Tii > il iTi^ r ^ I'^AliL' • ^v.^ j-^- jf^U.fl.W&All^^H i^l£Mil^jA'i*iiLlA^».,mA M'ja'^tJt^tJ^^^tM.-J -SmM.)i:^JlJJLt^A.^ If Vijly-jftiiii 552 The Weekly Florists^ Review. APRIL 27. 1899. V4***Ai.*AAAAJ.AXAAAAi,Ai.*.AAj# E.H.HUNT V? THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers 1-2 Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. I' I- I- I- I- Mention tbe Review when yoa write. GRAND RAPIDS. Flowers are fairly plentiful and out- of-town trade still brisK. There has been quite a large amount of funeral work, which haa helped to keep down the supply. Violets are getting poor, most of them having been thrown out to make room for bedding stuff. The last club meeting was held at Henry Smith's home and greenhouses. The Grand River Valley Hort. Society held a meeting during the day, to which the florists were invited, but a severe rainstorm kept most of them from attending. Those present had an enjoyable time and wound up with a banquet. The principal topic before the meeting was the unprofitable low prices on bedding stock, and as the price of every other commodity is go- ing up, why not take this opportunity of restoring the old rates? With this end in view, a committee consisting of Henry Smith, Tony Renwick and George F. Crabb was appointed to make out a schedule of rates and sub- mit the list for the signature of every grower of bedding stock. This plant trust will be a go. A meeting of the committee will be held Saturday night at Henry Smith's store. GEO. F. CRABB. PROVIDENCE, R. I. — The annual spring exhibition of the Rhode Island Hort. Society was held April 19. The leading exhibits were roses, carnations and pot plants. N. D. Pierce showed a collection of seedling carnations that Included a number of very promising sorts. Farquhar Macrae exhibited a collection of finely grown standard va- rieties of carnations and roses. SHENANDOAH, lA.— O. B. Stevens will considerably enlarge his establish- ment this season. WHOLESALE FLORIST. II West 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIQNMCNTS SOLICITCO. llentloa Tbe Review when jrou write. 600(000 FEET OF OLASt. No charge • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AMEBICAV BEAUTY Extra long stem., per doz. $8.00 24-inch stem " 2.50 20 " " 2.00 15 " " 1.50 12 " " 1.25 8 " " 1.00 METBOB BBIBB8MAZD BBXSB PBBXiE CABHATZOVS fancy per 100, 3.00 to per 100, 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 1.50 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 2.50 to 8.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. ICentlon The Review when you write. Bassett& Washburn 88 y/tbKlk Am., CWCMO, U. "'-^teSSCUT FLOWERS Ureenhouses at Hinsdale. III. Mention Th« Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST. cni CAOo Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. ^NDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., Ohioaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Review when yew write. WHOLESAI.B GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J.A.BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when yon write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut St CINCINNATI. 0. Conelffnments Solklted. Special Attention Qiven to Shipping Order*. Mention Tbe Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florlete' Review when yog write. H. G. BERNIN6, Successor to t. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALE rLORIST.. 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, 8T. liOXJlB, MO. ...tlome Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. 6E0. M. miOGC Pre*. Growers of QUT FLOWERS •< Wholesale. Regrular shipping: orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleaunt Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when yon write. mRCHIDS .... Laelia Aficeps Alba, Just arrived in fine condition. L. Anceps and L. Autumnalls expected shortly. Lager & Hurrell, PrpXra"!.*! Summit, N. J. Mention Th« Review when you write. -',i^i»yL2»£r^^-iL:>.vr^:/.. ..^,. 1 ; :*■ «.jft*.': liH Sil ^' A^IL«j'k-..iNi*.> Ik K '^.^ ..\j«:'':t-i-.,7->^_. v^:«v.-i^ .■.iiA>t.>^%AtiilM.lM£.-^^MLL' Ll^^li:f ^3«¥?J ;^. 'l'^\./f :^bv' 554 The Weekly Florists' Review* APRIL 27, 1899. CHICAGO. The Market. There Is no material change in con- ditions from last week, and though the market is not all that could be wished, it is holding up well for the season. Good Beauties are rather scarce, and high grade stock of others is none too plentiful, though there is plenty of lower grade. Quality is hold- ing up well for the season, though summer effect is already visible. Car- nations are especially abundant, as are also violets, the latter moving very slowly. It is the "moving season" and many people are more intent on get- ting settled in new quarters than shopping and flower buying. The bulk of the Harrisii lilies are now cut out and what come in are be- ing moved as a rule, though at very low figures. It is said that some grow- ers with late lilies did not even cut the flowers, as it was a chance whether they would bring enough to cover ex- press charges. But better things are expected, now that the bulk of the late crop is out of the way. Qub Meetific;. The paper by Prof. Caldwell proved an unusually interesting one and was much enjoyed by those present at the last meeting of the Florists' Club. We print the paper in full in this issue. Peter Gross was elected to member- ship and Mrs. H. Hilmers presented to President Sanders a handsome hand- painted smoking set. James Hartshorne displayed a vase of Mrs. Jas. Dean carnations that ex- cited much admiration. The stems measured 3 feet 9 inches in length. He was awarded the club's certificate, the blooms scoring 87 points. At the next meeting there will be a general discussion on "Progress in Greenhouse Construction." Varioof Items. Recent visitors: J. A. Evans, Rich- mond, Ind.; Meyer Heller, "New Castle, Ind.; Carl Hirsch, Hinsdale, Mich.; John Bertermann, Indianapolis; F, W. O. Schmitz, Jersey City. S. B. Winter is still confined to his home by illness. The mother of Charles Balluff died last Thursday. C. L. Washburn has returned from New Mexico. Mrs. Washburn is still at a health resort near Las Vegas. Bowling. Following are the scores and aver- ages made at the alleys after the club meeting last Friday evening: 1st. 2d. 3d. Av. Jas. Hartshorne 101 168 ... 135 C. W. McKellar 104 155 ... 130 E. Winterson 120 146 118 128 Jno. Degnan 122 155 100 126 A, Lange , 109 136 ... 123 P. J. Hauswlrth 104 116 127 116 A. Henderson 94 145 93 111 H. Streenlng 101 134 97 111 Chas. Hunt 108 108 Jos. Reeve 82 105 106 98 J. M. Reardon 98 98 REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros WHOLESALE 6R0WERS OF Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. W* Are HeadqiuiTteTB for... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. of which we cut from 2,000 to 3,000 daily. Our Brides, ICeteore, Xalda and Perles were never better. OF CARNATIONS we grow 50,000 plants of all the leading varieties, and they cannot be surpassed. ^ WKOI.BBALE PBICS LIST. Perdoz. Am. Beauty, extra long stem ..$8.00 to $1.00 " 24-in. stem ao-in. " 15-in. " 12-in. " 8-in. " Meteor per 100, Bridesmaid Bride " Perle " Carnations " fancy " Roman Hyacintlis .... Valley " 2.50 2.t0 1.50 1.25 , 1.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 1.50 2.50 to 8.00 8.00 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 All other stock at lowest market prices. No charge for packing. Mention The Review when tou write. DAM MAS Per 100 My prize winners earned off the highest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver. Col. Mention The Review when you write. Hardy Perennials. Clematis Davidiana, strong, 1 year $6.00 Eulalia Graciliima Univittata and Jap.- Variegata 4.00 Funkia Alba 4.00 Hemerocallis iiava 4.00 Hollyhocks, double, separate colors, per 1000. $10.00 5.00 Helianthus MultiflorusPlenus and Soliel d'Or 4.(0 Hibiscus, Crimson Eye 6.00 Iris Germanica 2.50 Perennial Phlox, fine collection 5.00 Pinks, strong clumps 5.00 Paeonies 8.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, per 1000, $30.00 4.00 Spirea Polmata Elegans 4.00 Yucca Filamentosa, 2 years 8.00 All of the above are strong, field-grown stock. VICK & HILL CO.. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. SMITH'S FAVORITE This Geranium is a sport from the Prince Charles. It is a great bloomer, having double flowers, varie- gated and very pretty. The stem is from 4 to 6 inches long. I have cultivated it for three years. I have somewhere between 800 and 800 plants. I think there is none other like it in the United States. The flower will last as long as Carnations after be- ing cut. I now offer them for sale for the first time, 8 at the dozen rate. Rates, $6.00 per dozen. Cash with order. E. SMITH, ''2:«::So":r Witerloo, N. Y. ICentioo The Review when 70a write. ROSES. ROSES. Strictly first class stock. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles. Strong 2 K-in., $2.50 per 100. Kaiserin $3.50 per 100. Beauty $5 per 100. Our Rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us tor im- mediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. CARNATIONS. iJ;!i''a^a?art'tilS prices, Selected Cuttings only. QTll'TT A Y Strong Bushy Seedlings, ready for OiU-XJUxX A-. pots, 50c per 100, $4 per tooo, de- livered. This is the way to buy your Smilax and save a large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. PAATQTPQ From cold frames. Big plants full J: Ail tOXXIJlO. of buds and blooms, the finest in the market. $Z per 100. Terms strictly cash with order. Send tor list SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., - Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you wrlt» pEAcocHNewDahlias Cnr IDnQ Best New Varieties. rUI lOOO'Best Old Varieties. Send for our New Illustrated Trade List before ordering elsewhere. (T'Peacock's Dahlias always received highest awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes out of forty-nine entries during past four years — an un- equaled record. Best New and Standard Carnations — Beautifully illustrated and accurately described in our Trade List. Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias— At right price. Also Dahlias under color. Correspondence Soliated. W. p. PEACOCK, - Atco, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. FERNS. FERNS. To Flori5t5 : The best Hardy Cut Fancy and Dag- ger Ferns that can be found in the Old Berkshire Hills, at $l.0U per 1,000 for the next 30 days and s per cent, discount on all bills paid within ij days from date of ship- ment. Also Evergreen, Moss, Laurel, etc.. at low- est possible prices. All Ferns, etc., guaranteed to give satisfaction. Address all orders to H.J.SMITHJoxIBI, Hinsdale, Mass, Mention Th» Rfvl»w when you write. AlwaTS KantioB tli*.... Plorlste' Review When Writiaff AdrertiMrs. :^2Ji '■'■ -'■*- • ■^'-i-' ^'i iilti I I r r HMrlr^^iffiWfli mini V^ i t»k^,La,-mii^^ diiiTiri'-inifttrtifiaftfii* - **- ■^-*^ =- •■nli^'^tiTi'tlf^i APRIL, 27, 1S99. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 555 BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots : grows rapidly, 6-in. pot. carry 50 to 100 sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^a per 100; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer. la for $1.80, $10 per 100, express prepaid. New Fragrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and lilies, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., 24 for $1.50, mail- ed; $4 per 100, express. 3)i-in., 24 for $2.80, mailed $7 per 100, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. Our collection of Novelties for '99 IS very complete, including INDEPENDENCE, the e^Iiest white. MRS. FRED L. BUTTON, the early white from California, and YELLOW IVORY, as well as all others. Also a full line,of STANDARD VARIETIES. For description see our catalogue, free on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. ROSES 50,000 Dormant. OWM ROOTS, III riCLD GROWN. IN COLD STORAGE. CHICAGO. Leading varieties Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, cvt back to 24 to 30 inches, 3 or more branches $75.00 per 1000. Hardy Climbers and Mme. Plan- tier. $35.00 per 1000. M arechal Neil, $75.00 per 1000. Yellow Rambler, $50.00 per IdOO. Some varieties, one size smaller, at special prices. List of varieties upon application. Address— W. F. H El KES. MANAGER, 1308-1310 Unity Building, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Review when you write. PUANTS. Geraniums, SO standard varieties, fine plants out of 8H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Begonias, 12 fine varieties from 3^ and 4M-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. ROOTCB COTTINOS. Geraniums. 25 fine varieties, $1.00 per 100. Al- ternanthera, red and vellow, UOc. per 100. Cigar Plant, 60c. per 100. Artillery Plant, fiOc. per 100; $4.50 per 1000. Wandering Jew, 8 varieties, 60c. per 1(X); $5.00 per 1000. If you don't think our goods are all right send 50c. for sample of what you want. Terms Cash or C. O. D. m. L. THOH.48 & SON, Box 82, Augustn, Ky. Mention The Review when yo" write. I A CT Till FOR ROOTED ROSE LAo I \y/%LL ...ciniNGS... $18.60 per MMM) 106 ■ GPI© Or will exchange for Golden Wedding Mums. J. F. AM MANN, Edwardsvlll*. III. Mention the Review when you write. DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER. Begronia Duike Zepv«Un> A new hybrid, tuberous-rooted va- riety, that delights in full sunshine, producing the en- tire summer rich, dazzling scarlet double flowers. Strong bulbs, 20c each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Beifonia Hew FriUcd. Entirely distinct new tuberous-root- ed variety, very large flowers, beau- tifully frilled on the edges, similar to the newer forms of Petunias. Strong bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 per doz., $l».lO per 100. Aoalypha Banderll. We offer strong, 2}i-inch pots of this striking novelty ; Wjc eacn, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per luO. Asparaira* Spxenir«Til* A fine lot of strong plants from 8-incn pots; $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Oaladinm Axffyrltes. Always scarce ; a roost desirable little plant to use in connection with cut-flower work; we offer a fine lot of 2-inch pot plants $1.25 per doz., $10.(.0 per 100. Biohardia Blliottiana. The best of the yellow Callas and the variety which will supersede all others, a limited lot of good bulbs $1.50 each. Dracasna Ck>dB«fllaiia. A nice lot of 2-inch pot plants of this striking new variety ; 35c each, $8.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Pteris Sermlata Volnta. Entirely distinct from all other Ferns, a pretty variety to grow on into specimens, 2-inch pots , 75c per doz., $B.00 per liO. For a full list of Novelties, Specialties and all Seasonable Stock, see our current quarterly wholesale list. DKACCNA GODSBFriANA. BENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Ampelopsisveitchii Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 2-years, fieldgrown, X, $1.00 $7.00 $60.< 0 2-years, iieldgrown. No. 2, $ .60 $5.00 $45.00 No. 1, .80 6.00 50.00 " " No. 3, .50 4.00 3000 Clematis Panicilata. Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 XX, very heavy, $1.20 $10.00 Plants from 2-inch pots, $ .50 $3.50 $30.00 Strong plants, out of pots, .60 5.00 $10.00 SWASF Box, 2.50 20.00 Small stock for transplanting. Shade trees in quantity. Send for our wholesale list. THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., .... ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' MANUAL Price, $5i^ ...BY... William Scott. WZZiXi BE BEADT FOB DBIiZTBBT IB JUBE. It wil ]cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclopceadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the traide. SEND IN TOVB OBDEB NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS* PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. iUi^m ^;j^\-t^'.j^itL:.^M^ . yi%- jr.-/|iV'X>.*«(<' 'Ahn.-:<: a^- tWd»..^h.'.u^%y^r , ',.J^,tl*,:^„:i.^; 556 The Weekly Fbrists' Review* APRIL 27, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, , ,j. ^. ^ ^ OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From 12 A. M. Mondays to 10 P. M^ Sattmkys. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St./ Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale r *riorist A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. • Mention the Hevlew when you write. PITTSBURG GUT FLUWER GU., Ltd. y;-i/.. .. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. ,i,- ; Long Distance 'Phone 2167. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Write for Price List. Mention The Review when jrou write. No. 705 Penn Avenue» PITTSBURG, PA. OBITUARY. -If I. Julius Koenigf, Sr. Julius Koenig, Sr., died on Satur- day, April 22, at his home in St. Louis. This will be sad news to all florists who knew this good old man, as a more kind-hearted man never lived than Pap Koenig. He was upright In all his dealings, and his death removes one of the landmarks of our profession who will be greatly missed. Mr. Koe- nig was 70 years old and leaves a widow and seven children, four girls tind three boys; of the boys, Julius, Jr., has his own place, and Otto and John will continue the old business left by their father. Mr. Koenig was a prominent mem- ber of the' St. Louis Florists' Clu'o. The funeral took place Monday, April 24th, at 2 p. m., from the family resi- dence and the club attended in a body. The pallbearers were selected by the family from the club men and were as follows: Chas. Connon, Albert Michel, J. J. Beneke, John W. Kunz, Fred C. Weber, C. A. Kuehn, Carl Bey- er and John Young. There were many handsome floral designs, but the one sent by the club was especially attractive, it being a large crescent wreath standing flve feet high, with a large standing sheaf of wheat in the center; attached to this was a large sickle of violets. Nearly every florist in the city attended, as Mr. Koenig was everybody's friend. J. J. B, PHILADELPHIA. There is little or no change in the >\!v«\i\irt. //V/f' I'll ism Hi,.l'\ . We get daily new customers rbecause we have the reputation tliat all orders are punctually filled. Long D stance Telephone 2985. F. STOKES, Manager. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DE5iaN5 on hand. Mention The Review when you write. Galax Leaves AND Leucothoe Sprays FOR BFRINe AND SUMMER USE. Write for prices to HARUN P. KaSEY, 1106 TreoMat BMg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when yon write. Cut Flower Exchange, 404 - 41 2 East 34th St., New York, NEAR THE FERRY. Open Every Mominsr at A o'clock for the sale of CUT FLOWERS. Wall space for Advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, secretary. Mention The Review when yon write. Long's "Handy" Order Sheets The practical leaders to correct order talcing in hurriea hours. Sinffle sampla free. Pad of 100 sheets, mailed for 24 cents in stamps. Ten Pads (1000 sheets), by express, $1.76. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N.Y Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. GI VE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roaes, Carnations and ail kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stocl(. WM. F. KASTING, Z^^^& 495>^i If! •■''''^'''*-^-----— ^*-^--^'^**''-f^"-'--^'-^---^^ifV^ii>^^^ .^..J^^'i^:.: - ^■w:x/.i. ■'■■.>.- -■■ .---'■-> ■:...^<*-.i.-jaL..^t:^jt.,..^^^,.t>g..toi^,^^i;..L^-i-.t;..:;^;:-i.^J-.>:. APRIL, 27, 1S99. The Weekly Florists' Review* 557 ESTABLISHED 1802 THORBURN'S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION FBESH Seaforthia SEEDS offiegans.... Price, (3.00 per 1000. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (UU of IS John Street) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention Th« Review when you wrlta. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strong:, healthy stock of the following: well-known vaneties: Mme. G. Beivmann Ivory The Queen Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Wedding Niveus Minerva Liberty Bonnaffon Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood Rose Owen Eugene Dailledouze Wm. H. Lincoln Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. Whilldin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingfordii Geo. W. Childs Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford from 2^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; per luOO, $15.00 Cannas, good variety named $2.00 per 100 mixed 1.00 " NymphaeaOdorataGlgantea, strong roots 8.50 " R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Review when you write. CM Fl l ''^^-i"- P°'s> 3 ^°^ '^c.; Sl.uOper doz. $5.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rat.. OF THE SEASON CEISELE ACALYPHA 5ANDERIANA. 3-in. pots, 50c each . Size pot. Asparaffus Sprenceri 2K-inch AKeratum, Princess Pauline 'iH " Browalia, New Qiant <. 2j< " Calla, Little Qem 3 " Physalls Franchetti ( Chinese Lantern Plant) 2)i " Double Qiant Alyssum 2H " California Violets, strong young: plants Cannas, all the standard vaneties in large quantities. Write for prices. Carnation Victor, well established plant 'iH " 11th and Jefferson Streets, PHILADELPHIA, Mention The Review when you write. Per doz. 90.60 .50 .50 1. 00 .50 .40 Per 100. 94.00 4.00 4.00 7.00 4.00 3.00 S.0* 3.00 PA. SPRINGFIELD, NEWJERSEY F. & F. NURSERIES, Wholesale Browers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Rerlew when you write. iltetthlMi-ill^Mi^f'i-ttW'nii'-i ^^iaihi -rti Vir ■ :w..,-i.'^-L -. .- : A^'j^ J u^. .J) >A.^\*^-^.ks'- ,K-,mJLr. . *- J.s. *'. r . •»"•?■■ . ■■'■ '• • 558 The Wcddy Florists^ Review^ APRIL 27, 1899. HORT. SOCIETY OF CHICAGO.] J The preliminary list of premiums offered by the Horticultural Society of Chicago, to be awarded at the annual fall exhibition, Nov. 7 to 11, next, has been issued, and copies may be had by addressing the assistant secretary, Mr. W. N, Rudd, Room 202, 185 Dear- born street, Chicago. The coming exhibition of this socie- ty promises to be of unusual interest, and it will be held in the Auditorium, one of the noted buildings of the country. The vase space of this great audience room, including the immense stage, will all be given up to the ex- hibition. Probably no exhibition of plants and flowers was ever placed in such handsome surroundings as will be the Chicago show of 1899. The ren- tal for the five-day show will alone be 15,000 and it certainly speaks well for the enterprise of the management to undertake an exhibition of such mag- nitude. . I i^i^; The" International competition in chrysanthemum cut blooms is repeat- ed again this year and this feature seems to become more prominent at each exhibition. The best dozen blooms from each state receives a prize of $6.00, and the winner of each state prize competes for the grand prize of |50.00. DENVER, COLO. The score's published in the Review, made, by the Denver Florists' Club, have been made upon alleys 36 inches wide and 60 feet long from foul line to first pin. We are unable to get a regulation alley to bowl upon, but most of the players feel confident of keep- ing up their scores on regulation al- leys, which We think would be far more favorable as well as preferable to those we now have to put up with, as the pins are made from soft wood and are much smaller than regulation size and the balls are .badly chipped, which is considerable of a handicap. The following scores were made on the evening of April 19th: 1st. 2nd. 3d. 4th. Av A. M. Lewis 211 150 180 180 A. E. Mauff 184 173 178 ... 178 John Berry 126 212 179 153 167 M. J. Taylor 164 154 160 ... 159 Robt. Kurth 167 184 127 159 Chas. Thless 182 135 154 156 Chas. Mauff 148 162 155 John Ferris 141 164 156 154 Chas. Franz 168 131 134 160 148 Geo. Brlnkert 183 124 131 146 Perry Gallup 167 118 153 146 Chas. Meyer 161 111 153 142 J. B. PREBLE, WIS.— H. Raymaker will add new glass this summer. MOLINE, ILL.— Julius Staack is building two new houses, one 17x118 and the other 22x128. PORTLAND, OREGON.— Martin & Forbes will soon begin the erection of grieenhouses on a two-acre tract on Melrose avenue. CUT 8TRIING8, 10 feet long. 50 cts. 5h pped to any part of the country. Mention The Review when zou write. I I I I I I I I 111 iiaiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiu^^^^^ Jady Dorotheaee Winner of Silver Cup as best New Rose — Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, November, 1898. Also Certificates of Merit — New York and Toronto, Tba Florists' Bo««, a free bloomer, always an attractive and selling color. No bnll heads. _ 1 plant 50c; 12 plants $4.00; 100 plants f'^OO; 250 plants $50.00; 500 plants $75.00; 1000 plants $125.00 m JOHN H. DUNLOP, Toronto, Canada. I ■illBIIIIIBIIIIIBIIillliilllBIIIBIIIIIIIIllllllliilBIIIIHIIIiliniP^^ Mention The Review when you write. D ahlia Camellieeflora... Illiistiated in Florists' Review January a6, iSgQ, and in Florists' Exchange August 13, iSgS. Awarded by the .American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel- liaeflora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia Camellisflora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and does not exceed two feet in pots or in field. The blooms are bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2K-in. pots, 91.60 per doz.; 910.00 per 100. Orders booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Review wh«n you write. 100,000 VERBENAS, r: THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PLANTS, t2.60 per 100: $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 7Sc per 100; t6 per 1,000: $60 per 10,000 I Ho Bnst or Mildew. Packed tiffht and Satlsfiiction Onaranteed. We are the Largest Qrowere of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for cirouiar. J. U. DILLvOIN, Dloomsbur^, Pa. ICention The Reriew when 70a write. Old Colony Nurseries, i8»a HABPT SHBITBS, TBSZ8, VnTBg, EVEBOBEBBTS and PEBBBVZAXS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, verv cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWHT & CO., SPARTA, WIS. Mention the Review when you write. liBiiiMi'ti iMikitiiiir I'if if^r • •''■'■^-^^-■^— ^■^''^- '^ -iiiflhiir-iirf--"-^--"'— rn'imi' 1 mtAi^ ....•.^.^.^^^~:.. i^.:.-^...:.^... .u;i.^^w^,:^..-.,^.i..;fc.i<.:=- i;W.>T*17'*]PTf ~ APRIL 27, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 559 CARNATIONS... Rooted Cuttings. O. B. Crane.. White Cloud. TtUkTj Wood .. 0«n. Maoeo .. Oen. Oomes... Olaoler Xellaa America Oold Hnffffet , John Yonng . . JTew York Arcryle , JBvellna Jnbilee Daybreak Per 100 .ready May 10, $10.00 " 10, 5.U0 " 10. 2.50 ready now, 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 2.50 2.50 Per 1000 $75.00 40.00 20.00 75.00 40.00 40.00 40 00 40.00 40.00 20.00 20.00 And other Standard Varieties. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. 41 -I • 1 CARNATIONS, Smilax and Pansies GOOD STOCK AT ORDINARY PRICES. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. ^TTTTTTTTTTTTXTTTTTTTTTTT^ Mention Th« Review wn«n you write. X PLANTS, 3-inch Pots. CKBTSAJrTKSMirMB. 100 1000 $25.00 25.00 Frank Hardy, 5 inches $2.50 Modesto, BonnafToa 2.50 Olory of the Pacific 2.50 «eoKlaBa Pitcher, Mrs. F. Perrin. .. 2.50 W. H. Lincoln 2.50 CASVATXOV8. Mand Dean, Mayor Plngree 2.00 Harrison's White, Alaska, Meteor... 2.00 S08SS. Tellow Rambler, Pink Rambler 2.50 25.00 White Rambler, Bride, 'Maid S.OO Pres. Garnet 4.00 All First-Class Stock. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J. Mention The Review when you write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Floriete, RICHMOND, INDIANA. Mention the Revlerw when yon write. Magnolia Sonlangeana Fine bushy plants with fine roots, 6 to 7 ft., $18 per dozen. A few large specimens recently trans- planted and in good condition. Large assortment of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, etc. Descriptive catalogue free to all. Wholesale price list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrlsvllle, Bucks Co., Pa. Mention the Review when you writ« $l,444e24 in the last 100 orders, AND STILL THEY COME! CARNATION CUTTINGS, rron. s«ii oniy. Per 100 ARGYLE $3.00 EVELINA 3.00 BONTON 4.00 MRS. JAS. DEAN 4.00 GOLD NUGGET 4.00 Five cuttings at 100 rate. Per 100 EMPRESS $8.00 PSYCHE 2.09 NEW YORK 4.00 JOHN YOUNG 4.00 EVANSTON 6.00 100,000 PIANTS AND CUTTINGS. Per 100 MME SALLEROI, rooted cuttings $1.00 LOBELIA, " 1.00 IRESINES, red & yellow, " 1.00 Per 100 COLEUS. mixed $1.00 NEW YELLOW MARGUERITE 1.00 VINCA, mixed 1.00 Per 100 BEGONIAS, mixed, 25f-m $2.00 8M-in 4.00 5 -in B.OO HELIOTROPES, mixed, 2}i-in 2.00 VELVET PLANT,2K-in 2.00 SMILAX, strong, " 2.00 from flats, " 50 LITTLE GEM, 2)i-in 2.00 3%-ia 4.00 5 -in 6.00 FUCHSIAS. 2K-in 2.00 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM i25i-in 3.00 ERECTUM H-in 6.00 GERANIUMS, mixed, 2K-in 2.00 Five plants PLANTS^ Per 100 GERANIUMS, named, 3J^-in $4.00 mixed, 4^-in 8.00 IRIS, German, 4 colors 8.00 GOLDEN FEVERFEW, from Hats 1.00 COLEUS, 2K-in 2.00 DOUBLE WHITE GERANIUMS, in 4 va- rieties, 8}4-in 5.00 ABUTILONS, mixed, 2}<-in.. 2.00 SALVIA, Clara Bedman, 2}i -in 2.00 rooted cuttings ... 1.00 Patens,2K-in 2.00 MARGUERITE, yellow, 2K-in 2.00 SOUTHERN THYME. 2}i-in 2.00 SWEET ALYSSUM, flats 1.00 at 100 rate. THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., morris, ill. Mention The Review when you write, OAnlMA I lOIMS. New and standard CHRYSANTHEMUMS. "'"" Our Price List is teeming with new and good things. Send for it. The stock we send out is a source of satisfaction to our customers and pride to ourselves. Don't wait too long ; some varieties are already very scarce. H. Weber & Sons, - Oakland, Md. Mention The Review when you write. ! I Burpee's Seeds Grow | CARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for S4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washington, D. G. GONGH SHELL CARNATION. II Rooted Cattlngs now ready, from sand. The erpetual producer of bloom the year round, color ight pink, built up in the center ; long stiff stems; non-bursting; fringed and fragrant and a good keeper; from 214 to 8 in., when well grown; will average 3 in.. $8.00 a 100, $25 per 500, ^ per 1000. H GROUT ^3® ^^^ street. • "■»vti I , BPBurorxsibD. mass. Mention the Review when you write. THE BIG SIX CARNATIONS ! Mrs. Rradt, Gold Nngget, White Clond, $5.10 per 11 K). $40.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, Daybreak and Jnbilee, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also 9 most promising varieties of '99, and 15 leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnation Daybreak $12.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. AVVA BOLBTV, $7.50 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. PINKS CASH WITH ORDER. C. SOLTAU & CO., 1 99 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. -^.^ ''^' - ■J^!k»u: ..-j*l 2i*-.^iA;k .^4 A:b_«-..'ju>^%^^iv;;^ J^^M.^£^-mch except where noted. Per 100 Begonia Rex, mixed.20 to 80 var. . . .|4.00 " Louis Closson, $4 and 6.00 " named varieties 6.00 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Abutilon, var. trailing 4.00 Mrs. Parker Geranium 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Pollock Ger $4.00 Silver Leaf " 4.00 Mars " 6.00 Md. Bruant " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Hydrangeas, P. and W., 4-inch 10.00 Per 100 Vincas Var.. 2-in $2.00 3-in 4.00 8J^in 6.00 4-in 10.00 Dracaena $5.00 to 80.00 Imp. Sultana 8.00 Terms Cash or 0. 0. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Revl«w when you write. rmarly oallad MISS CLftRA BURTON Briy^tS- MAID OF HONOR," Plants in 2}i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per If 0, $15.00 ; 50 at 100 rate. per 1000, 1125.00; 250 at 1000 rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 8i3Eimst.ciNciNNATi.o. For sale aUo by E. a. HILL & CO.. Richmond, Ind.. and P. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hud5on, N. Y. Mention The Review wh«n you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Stta St., NEW YORK CITY. Manufacturers of WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers in mmHmHFLORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Fine Stock... of Meteors, Perles, Woottons and Kaiserins in2}^ inch pots, shifted from 2s and now ready for 4s. Also all kinds in 2-in. pots ready. Send $1.00 for samples of what you want to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, Mi. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, Vinlf^t ^■'(Ics received now for Spring de- ' ■^'■v/ V livery of Al stock such as produces a oP6CldllStS« quharaad'^LadyCaaipbell. CADIIATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, AnHA I lUHOi Evelina, Painted Lady,Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OBAVS SAPIDS, XZCH. Mention The Review when you write. ^Brides ft Brid«amaids,0fk rn From S-in. Pots, Vioa Clean Stock at perlOO Smilax, 2-in. pots, at $1.50 per 100. CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings. Scott, Bridesmaid, Stuart, Meteor, Gold Finch, Uncle John, per 100 $1.25 White Cloud. Dazzle, " 8,80 Daybreak, Flora Hill, Albertini, per 100 2.00 Bex Begonias, 2H-in. Ppts, 8 varieties ^ " * per llO 3.0O Ca5h with Order. Mcdonald & steele/"'"?j8.w^' Mention The Review when you write. . ■ MOI.E TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawnsjiarks, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Guaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fail. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by n. W. tIALrEe, RIDGEWOOD, IN. J. Mention The Review when yon write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPJS, IIIIINGS \M) MM II UING \l'l>\K\Il S Send Four Cents f'T C-italogue. Mention The Review when yon write. (fKIIMIOIM KMIDISO V ^. _ .te/ A'i-iJejtJ^ e'.M^MiA *^u- .t.^-Jl' ^--t.AL-^ At>fetL 27, 18^. The Wcdidy Florists^ Review* Ui U»A.^' ;'■ ,■■■ .;.* •..■>* < ■ i < All Cypress is good^ but some is better than others* The best is open-air dried, and it MUST be open-air dried in the South* It takes TWO YEARS^ open-air seasoning to make Cypress good enough to go into our Greenhouse Material* Such Cypress can^t be picked up every day* We have 2,000,000 feet of it . > ready for use* Shall we use some of it in material for you? Our prices are reasonable and stock the very best. Write us about it.^ @PRE5S^..-- J^^^\^■:.. \^^ A\l^oA^^ EVER-Y Description JTfONINGER(o. mawthorneAv(^/64(70 ' ^ ▼ ▼ ▼ ^r -y ■" '"▼ ▼■▼-V-^ '▼▼■▼'^▼▼▼▼▼'r'yy^' •'ww^-ww'w^ -y- "WWWWW W ^"W ^ Mention the Review when you write. SOLD! All our Geraniums are sold except a few thou- sand Skeleton Rose, $2 per inO: 2^- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. G0LBIJ8, by the 1,000, 10,000 or 50,000. Now ready Crimson Verschaffeltii and Golden Queen, $0 per lOUO; in variety, $5 per 1000. Verschaffeltii and Queen in 2-in. pots, $l.i per 1000. Giant Alyunm, 2^-in. pots, |> per 100; rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. AsenUnni, blue and white, 60c per 100; $5 per 1000. FnckSlM, standard sorts. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000; 2M-in. pots. $3per 100. Feverfew, Little Giem, from flats, $1.25 per 100; 110.00 per 1000. Mnrnerlte, Double Golden, $2 per 100. Doable Fetonlu, $1.50 per 100. Salvia, Splendens and Bed man, $1 per 100. Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. Tineas var., cuttings, $1.25 per 100; 4-in. stock, fine. $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. C5S^Cash must accompany all orders. J. B. TSXTKOlTSBir, Schenectady, V. T. lliitlon The lUvlew when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. Buffalo. N. Y.. Jan. 13. iSqq. Theron Parker. Dear Sir: — Your Model Jl^mation Support is the best thin^ I have yet tried. In fact, it is about ideal. I used it this winter on Scotts, Flora H'U, Mrs. Beal and Genessee. The principle is perfect, but experience may teach us that in some varieties, for in- stance. Daybreak, the lower rine might with advantage be two inches lower. If could afford the first cost, at once, I would not think of using anything but the " Model." Very respectfully yours, William Scott. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton 5treet. Brooidyn, N. Y. M«ntlon The Review when yon write. EVERY FLORIST |up||DC OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS 6USS AGAINST HAtL FOR Particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'r. SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. •••ROSlo... FROM 2>^.in. POTS. Brldaamaida per 100, §3.00 Bridoa 3.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brldeamalds per 100, $1.60 Brides l.so Bassett & Washbirn, Greenhouses, HINSDALE, ILL. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the Review when yon write. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Wholesale riorist, Herbaceous Plants a Specialty. ST A M FO R D , CO N N . Mention The Review when you write. DAGGER FERNS! 76 cents per 1000. Ready for shipment May 1. Orders received by mail or telegraph and given prompt attention. Telegraph station, Owassa, Ala. Agents wanted in every city. JOHN S. DAW. - - Grav«lla, Ala. Mention The Review when you write. P RINCE8S OF WALES VIOLETS About 3.000 large clumps capable of divid- ing into many plants, at f 3.00 per 100 clumps. AMERICAN ROSE CO., WASHINGTON, D. C Mention The Review when yoo write. :>! 5^2 The Weekly Florists^ Review* APRIL 27, 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVffiW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBUSHKD BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. f 20-835 Cazton Bulldlnc, Ctaicaco, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, f i.oo a year. To Europe, |3.oo. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Adverting: rates: Per incn, fi.oo; H pagre, f 13.50; full pace, $37.00. Discounts: 6 times, ; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 30 per cent; j3 times, 30 [>er cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg: accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to uisure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1800. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. .American jadoo Co.562 .\inetican RoseCo. . 559-561 Amling, E. C 557 Ammann, J. F 555 Baker, W. J 556 Bassett & Washburn. 552-5i»l Benthey &Co 550 Berning. H. G 552 Blanc & Co...... 555 Budlonsr, I. A 552 Buckbee.H.W 551 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 559 Chicago Wreclciog CoTr. 564 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 552 Cottage Gardens 551 Crabb & Hunter ....560 Cut Flower Ex 556 Daw, J.S ....561 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 564 Dietsch. A. &C0....564 Dillon, J. L 558 Domer, F. & Sons Co. .559 Dreer,' H . A . .' '. '. '. ! .' . 555 Dunlop, Jno 558 Eisele.C 557 Elliott, W. H 558 EUis & Poll worth ...562 Ellison & Tesson. . . Elizabeth Nursery , Esler, John G. Secy F. & F. Nurseries Feltbousen. I.E.. s, H.W.... 552 .561 .557 561 962 Gibbons Giblin& Co 564 Greene & Underbill. .9B0 Grout, H 559 Hales, H.W 560 Hall, W. E 551 Hancock. Geo. & Son 559 Heikes, W.F.. 655 Herendeen Mfg. C0..5W Herr, Albert M 559 Herr, D. K 557 Hill.E. G. &Co 559 Hitcbings&Co 560-562-564 Hoffmeister Flo. C0..6BO Hunt, E. H 552 Iackson.E. B 561 acobs, S. & Sons... 564 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 558 Lasting, W.F...553-.W6 Keenan's Seed Store.553 Kelsey, H. P 55« Kellogg, Geo. M 5.V2 Kennicott Bros. Co. 553 Kraft Plant Tonic. .5.'}3 Kroescbell Bros. Co. 503 Kuebn, C.A. J52 Kuhl, Geo. A 560 Lager & Hurrell 552 Lockland Lumber Co 550 LongD.B 556 Longsdorf, C. L 562 Lord iSt tiurnbam Co 564 Lynch, W. E 5.52 Manning, J. W 558 McDonalcf Bros 564 McDonald & Steele .560 McKeUar & Winter- son 550 McMorran,E.E.&Co 564 Miller'X.'L" !."..". ".5.^8 Minor, W. L 553 Model Plant Stake Co. 561 Moon, S. C 559 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 561 Morris Floral Co 559 Old Colony Nurseries 558 Peacock, W. P 554 Pennock.S. S 556 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 556 Quaker City Machine Works 564 Randall, A. L 552 Reed & Keller 5dD Regan Pt'g House ... 562 Reid, Edw 556 Keimers, C. W 5M ReinbergBro8...5>l-552 Reynolds, A. L 559 Rice, M.&Co 551 Ricksecker, Chas ...5.51 Rudolph, Max 5.52 Schmitz, F. W. 0...551 Scbultheis, A 553 Siebrecbt & Son ....556 Smith, N. & Son 555 Smith, E 554 Smith, H.J 554 SolUu.C. &Co 5j9 South Side Floral Co. 554 Storrs & Harrison. ..551 Thomas & Son 555 Tborbum,J. M.&Co. 557 Vick&Hill 554 Vincent, J r. , R. & Sons 557 Virginia Floral Co .. 550-551 Weber'&Sons"..' ;'.... 5.59 Wietor Bros 554 Wilmore, W. W ^54 Wittbold, Geo 551 Young. John Welsh .556 Zeese & Co 564 EVANSTON, ILL.— Louis Leon- hardt, the veteran nurseryman and landscape gardener, committed suicide April 20 by taking carbolic acid. He was born in Germany in 1832 and came to Evanston forty-four years ago. He superintended the laying out of Rose Hill cemetery In 1859. Germinate your Seeds in Jadoo Fibre (Every healthy seed will come up.) Strike your Cuttings in Jadoo Fibre (With ordinary care JOO per cent will root) Try JADOO and be Convinced. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 rairmount Ave. PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Bone Meal... BY THE BAG, TON OR CARLOAD ^ ^ ^ WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. Aend for list of Sizes and Prices of our Improved CUT FLOWER BOX. ELLIS « POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. Greenhouses Built and Heated CCONOMICIILLV AND PERFECTLY BV HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""'"" »SV«So.k. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE. Mention The Review when 7on writ*. Special Offer. 200 Irish Juniper, 3 to 4 ft 9 cents each 400 " 2}4to3ft 7 400 " 2 toSft 5 Stock strictly first-class, carefully dug and handled C. L. LONGSDORF, Eloradale, Pa. AJways mention the Florists' Review 'when •writing advertisers. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Florists' HBatalogues 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention The Review when 70U write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot NVcitiT BoikTS, **i|)t's, tittitup So-J Four CcT.s t,,' Caial .r.i ^'^1 \ cdt il.-tliuj V()().irdliis M«Dtloa TlM IUt1«w whan 70Q writ*. .■,-■■ t.- -■- ....l:/.,-.. <-- r, >. ...j^ »t.'..j-. ..»--,>.. -,---— -l^.j i.i^ oM ■;>^K'., .■■■■!: ^>A;;-fV -••>■' :':t:: APRIL 27, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 563 KROESCHELL BROS. CO. Fairbury, Ilk March 13, 1896. Kroeschell Bros., Chicago. Gentlemen:— Replying to yours of the nth, would say that the boiler we purchased of you has given perfect satisfaction in every way, and have no trouble at all in heating our houses. As to coal, we do not use hardly any, comparatively speaking. We have not had such a severe winter to tell just how much coal we would take, but think it will burn less than any other boiler in use. Very respectfully, Kring Bros. Write for Catalogue. Southampton, Pa., March 1, 1897. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 29 to 59 Erie St., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen:— I am in receipt of your favor of the 24th ult. In reply shall say that I shall always recommend your boiler, and have already done so to sev- eral parties. Your boiler is satisfactory in every respect. If florists here east were better acquainted with your boil- er. I am sure you would have a great sale for it. It has one great advantage over Hitchings' and most others, and that is, it burns small coal. If your boiler could be run under pressure, I would consider yours the Ideal Hot Water Boiler. Respectfully, Stephen Mortensen. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St. Boiler. Mention The Review when you write. CHICAGO. «^ '*' 'Jr '*' 'li' TT 'jT w 'j^ The Florists' --«5=2o Manual n * * * * * * * * I 520-535 Caxton Building, • >«DT««« WILLIAM scon. * WILL BE READY * * n* will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encycio- poeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just ^ FO R DELIVERY ^^^ y®" ^*"* *® '^"°*^ in just the way you want to be T ■ Ki- iiiKiF- toletter, qnloker and more effective than the liellowe. ^ , ^ Warmly Com- mended by all who have tried It If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price 94.75 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 16-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when yon write. HARRY BALSLEY .ill. Those Red Pots Standartft— Full Size and Wide Bottomt, Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Dotroit, Mieh. Mention The Review when yon write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE VENTIIATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalo^e Quaker C:ty Machine Works. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Rerlew when yoo write. ® High Grade BOILERS ai^^S.. For GREENHOUSES. STMH AND HOT WATKR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mentloa The Reriew when yoa write. fe PliOTO PPO([S^I.N(.P\\|N(il^ r^r^-^ >■ lilt \l .O ^•^t^ ■' Lord &, Burn ham Co. \!« Horticultural Architects ....and Builders Write to New York office for circular and estimates. r.>: Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures Send B cts. postage for latest Cata> logue of GreeN- . hoHse Heatina and Veetilatia« ^ Apperatoe. '^ Send 4 cts. postage 1;^ * for catalogue of "Patent Iron Construction." Write for circular - , of Hot Bed Sash -.iiH'"rM""''ii"''A"' "" and Frames. Largest Stockot Air Dried Cypress intiie Ncrtii We make special RED GULF CYPKlSS Stfictly FteC Pice on%p"fefon'""^ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL f^-" s«P" NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th Street. Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. ON YOUR COAL BILLS If your Houses are Heated by a FUBMAN BOILER. Send for large Illustrated Catalogue, Florists' edition. Let us make you an estimate FREE. i THE HERENOEEN MFG. CO., Home Office : 49 Graut St., GENEVA, N. Y. ■h New England Office : J 54 Oliver St., BOSTON. Mention The Review when you write. Glass Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator QULF CYPRESS BSRS, ETC. Manufactored J, ^^^^^ ^ SODS, ^['[ioW.ttKV.V. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, ETC., AT Wholcsalc. Mention The Rerlew when yoa write. SASH CfllUXili SINT .MEDOUNDUt rGAiyANIZB)\VIRC- 100 POUND Q0LL&-3H0RT LENGTHS .RUN fROM 65 FEET UP. PRICE. PER ROLL 100 POUNDS ♦1.15. - " ~ ""(MICAGO' - Of CfTMERK^^^^" n"*^ ailCAC}0. Mention The Review when yoa write. Greenhouse Material Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and Califomia Red Cedar BCSr GRADES. ^ PCRFEa WORKMANSMP. A. DIETSCH & CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL lilTGMirNGS Sc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. VENTILATING APF>ARATUS ItOI WMIR UOIIIKS. PII'IS \M) II1IIN(.S. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when you write. Always mention the FlOPlet©' RevleW when writing advertisers. t.. ..-.-.....■^ ..... .. . -.J-. ., .^^-f.^ — ..^ — ,.^.-..,- ...-; — ..1^ .-...j-t-^jiw ■^^^•:-^---i;..~.^^: ■f^-,r„.,:^^.~:,,:.,:,.^-~::..-^-.-t^^.^-.-^~^ -:,-^.-Jjfa. COPYRIQHT, 1899, BY rUORI«T«' PUBblSniMG CO., 820-535 Caxton Bulldlnft, CtllCAGO. VoLIIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 4, J899. No. 75. RUSTIC VASES. The accompanying engraving is from a photograph of one of the rustic vaseii of which large numbers are seen each summer in Lincoln Park, Chi- cago. The handsome pyramidal form is se- cured by two boxes, one smaller and raised above the other. The boxes are either six or eight sided, the lower one 3 feet In diameter at the top, 26 inches at the bottom and 12 inches dieep. This rests upon a 6-foot cedar post with the bark on, which is set 3 feet in the ground and carries the box 3 feet above it The lower box is braced to the post by rustic branches, and the box is faced with cedar bark and trimmed with other bits of rustic work. This part of the vase is permanent and remains in position all the year around. Inside o'.«^^,..'^ fifcirnfmhirfr ;,*>---jt-?.-.-^;.f'"A-*f-.:#-f 566 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MAY 4, 1899. which he cut about 19,000 flowers that netted him an average of about ?10 a hundred. He went into lilies rather heavier than usual, feeling that as Easter was early he would make a fair strike. If he succeeded In getting them all In on time. He will grow only half as many for next Easter, which will be later (April 15), feeling that more crops will be in on time and that consequently he will have more competition In the market. Last year he had half 7x9 and half 9x11 Japanese longiflorum. Next year he will have all 9x11 bulbs. This size will produce 6 to 8 flowers while the 7x9 produce only 4 to 5 and the plants require the same space and expense in handling. And when there are splits among the large bulbs the Indi- vidual parts are strong enough to produce something which is not apt to be the case with splits among the smaller bulbs. He notes flve distinct varieties among the Japanese longiflorum. One known as Takeslma Is very distinct. The foliage is narrow, stem brown and not quite so tall as that of the type and flowers borne In a circle. It force* very readily, produces more flowers from a bulb of equal size and the bulbs seldom split. He had only 1,000 Harrisii the past season and lost half of these from disease. He has not yet succeeded in finding a remedy for the disease though he has tried a number of things that were recommended. He believes that even should the mites be killed aftCT the bulbs are received it is too late to prevent the disease as the damage has been done before the bulbs arrive. And killing the mites is exceedingly difficult for they bur- row into the tissues of the plant in such a way that it is practically im- possible to reach them all without destroying the bulb. The grower of the bulbs must eradicate the mites from the soil of his flelds in order to insure bulbs free from the pest. If he could obtain Harrisii free from disease he would have no use for the longi- florum, as the Harrisii produces much more freely. For Decoration Day. Decoration Day will soon be here and we think a few words about the oooasion will be most appropriate. Now, dear friends. Decoration Day, both from a sentimental as well as a business point of view, should mean more than It does to the florist; the purpose of the event is most essential- ly floricultural. It is a day upon which the nation turns to us for the wreaths to place on the graves of Its heroic dead, and it must be admitted that we very often — yes, too often — only feebly respond to the call. We are too prone to look upon the sublime cusrtom of decorating the graves of the brave and the true in a sordid light; we demand full payment for all we do. We de- pend upon the sentiment of the people for a living, yet we hate to be con- sidered sentimental. We cannot help thinking how much the florists could do to make the Day and the Act more glorious by merely devoting a little thought to It, and, my friends, there is no reason why we should neglect It. We have noticed with a good deal of regret, too, that the custom of deco- rating the public monuments is yearly decreasing; there are two possible rea- sons responsible for this — bad taste In decorating and over-<5hargIng; both could easily be avoided. We have oft- en seen garlands of laurel twisted around the body and head of a statue of Washington, making the most ri- diculous picture; again, potted plants would be put under Lincoln's arm, tin- foiled anchors on Farragut's sword, and wreaths of flowers 'round Grant's neck; and, mind you, these things were done by men who called them- selves florists. When we think of these desecrations we are inclined to for- give, nay, to thank, the Grand Army Posts and other societies for stopping it Now, how nice it would be, and how little it would cost, if the Florists' Club In each city would artistically decorate Washington's monument on Decoration Day; it would be a grateful act; it would educate the public; it would induce other societies to deco- rate other monuments — yes. It would remind even individuals that they had a duty to perform, and In numerous other ways tend to increase the de- mand for flowers and greens that day. The materials for the decoration would be gladly given by the members and the best artists in your city should be asked to arrange them. Again, we will see G. A. R. Posts march to cemeteries with all manner of artiflcial stuff; this could be changed, for the sentiment expressed in natural and beautiful flowers will always win where grateful hearts are appealed to. See if you cannot get the Grand Army Post or Sons of Veterans in your district to each carry a small wreath when they go to decorate the graves. You can make the wreaths cheaply and act generously with them; they will not be inclined to forget it; their trade will repay you for what- ever degree of generosity you show, though I believe there are very many that would be willing to pay you well for the suggestion and satisfactory execution of it. Now, let us consider what these wreaths should be; in size they should be from 9 to 12 inches, and they must be made on one strong wire, not the usual frame. Suppose they want a cheap one; well, we can make that very pretty, indeed, by tying Leu- cothoe sprays around the wire, ar- ranging the sprays to meet at the top in laureate style; at the bottom, where the stemg meet, we can place two miniature flags or a bow of flag-rib- bon; be particular about the finish; for a few cents you can make a beau- tiful little wreath of this material. If something choicer Is wanted, then make the wreaths of laurel, either common laurel or bay leaves; you must wire the leaves separately and arrange them on the wire ring, hav- ing them face one way from both sides; a few red roses or a small silk or cotton flag should be attached to the bottom of the wreath. If small wreaths of flowers are desired, you can first green the rings with some cheap green like Princess Pine or retino- spora (smilax may be too expensive), then get blue corn flowers, red carna- tions and white sweet peas; don't mix these flowers, but make one third of the front of the wreath one color; then you will have the national colors and there will be some meaning to your design. Perhaps sprays or boutonnieres may be adopted; if so, make them either one color or of the national colors. Avoid dried and dyed flowers and any artiflcial effects, as they do not convey the same meaning as natural flowers do, and, more Important still, they degrade true art and otherwise injure our trade. Of course, we will have some monu- ments to decorate, and there is a prin- ciple we should always recognize; it is not necessary that we should demean the sculptor's work by ours. No, no; we should always situdy out how we can enhance the beauty of the whole by a proper application of our art; we should never decorate the figure on a monument; our work should be con- fined to the pedestal, and the name of ili.*^'^tiA.'M^^.^.^-:.~,^,.^.j^i-^i;,i/..,.ii:^.-.:^<^ . '■filial iifit-t- — » - ■ ■■■-i-- ■-■ ^ .^ — .^j^.^.-. taittf^bii^amilik/lkUiiSM^iUiiL^iLUtitiM tdritai^l^UAii^MMaiMllJIdMiil^liJliyiMiM 'vy}.-!f ■rT'^ »V^i *'T^- MAY 4, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ I^eview* 567 Design sent by the St. Louis Florists' Club to the funeral of the late Julius Koenig, Sr. Arranged by J. J. Beneke. the hero should be left uncovered, that the stranger to our shores may read it. "Many men, many minds," is what we are often compelled to consider. Some win want us to make the deco- rations look big and imposing, yet even under such circumstances we need not give our work a ludicrous aspect Give them quality, for It never fails to give satisfaction. You can and should employ the best of your ability on decorating a public monu- ment, for your work is a long time be- fore the public eye; you need to be careful of your material just as much as your design, and you need never be afraid of the great beauty of sim- plicity. Leave out your shields and flags made of immortelles, but don't be afraid to use the stars and stripes made of cloth. We never recommend the use of red, white and blue ribbon for the reason that, although they comprise the colors, still, they do not convey the meaning of the stars and stripes; they are not expressive enough; and then again, other coun- tries have tri-colors like them. Use the American flag with your decora- tions whenever the occasion is a na- tional event; its colors will blend with any of nature's. One thing we should be careful about; that is, not to let tinfoil be seen, much less be a prominent part of any design we ar- range; if you make up wreaths of flowers, don't mix up colors; make clusters of them, remembering always that one color is best, and that no designs other than wreaths and gar- lands, are permissible; that colored flowers, particularly crimson, are best to use. Suppose you use handsome garlands of heavy laurel or arbor-vitae roping looped in Roman style, or like extend- ed crescents; then there is nothing finer than a well made wreath of Jacques for your front piece. If you make up wreaths of galax leaves, don't try to make a wreath with a handful of leaves; they are cheap enough; it requires 500, yes, even 1,000, leaves to make a good wreath, for both sides should be done, and if you want to use some bronze ones, put some on No. 30 wire and arrange them in a cluster, or the colors can be used vice versa. When arranging wreaths, use the biggest leaves first, topping off with the smallest; no moss should be seen when the wreath is finished. There is nothing handsomer than a well made wreath of laurel with cross- ed silk fiags at the top; this design alone in front of a monument means volumes. Don't plaster any work with palm leaves; if you use them, group them as if they were growing. A good big wreath of cyoas leaves, with a flag entwined among the stems at the bottom, is a most effective design. Now we come to the question of plants. All manner of flowering plants will be in demand, and the trade will frown at us if he say much of the stock offered is not appropriate. But we do say so, nevertheless, because we think that plants used on this oc- casion should have some lasting quali- ties about them. Geraniums have been, and will continue to be, the great favorite, and often we think that if growers would put three or six plants in a pot or pan they would sell well; there are times when one plant is too small. Then again, if ivies and roses, particularly the Ramblers or "Memo- rial roses," were twined and grown in wreath shai)e instead of screens and balloons, they would look better and sell better. Small pots or pans of for- get-me-nots make a most appropriate item. But you've got all manner of stock growing and want to sell it, and it's not our desire at this late date to criticise what you have to offer. We wish to help you to disi>ose of your entire stock by meeting us half way. Let us go to the public schools or leading societies and by fair dealing induce them to have the children carry our stock to the graves; let us give special offers to military societies; let us educate the public by showing them examples. Decoration Day gives to every florist an opportunity to stand out prominently in the public eye and estimation. It gives to every nursery- man or large grower a chance to put to good use the thousands of flowers that go to waste. We expect an in- creased demand for flowers this Deco- ration Day; there is reason for it; and let us see to it that no soldier's grave is without some small tribute of grate- ful remembrance. IVERA. THE PRIZE COMPETITION. Editor Florists' Review: The re- marks of Mr. A. H. Ewing in regard to the prize competition and particu- larly as to the fumigator receiving third prize, are a little premature. What he says about the fumigator would seem to reflect a little on my veracity, for I believe the articles sub- mitted were to be new and not here- tofore published. I must say I was L^kc^-ftld^i^J^k 568 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* MAT 4, 1893. a little surprised that tliis simple con- trivance should have received a prize, but it is useful, cheap and effective, and while what Mr, Ewing says may be true, that he has used the same de- vice for twenty years, I still claim it was original with me, as I never saw or heard of one being used until 1 had them made. It is true, as Mr. ilwing says, that the inventive genius displayed throughout was not of a very high or- der; but one must recollect that a de- vice that possessed any real value would be patented by its owner and thus be barred from competition. I do not think it is true that the florist trade is at all backward in Inventing and adopting Improved methods and labor-saving machinery, as the records of the patent office will show and com- parison of present conditions with the. past will fully demonstrate. The Review, in my opinion, has done a good service in giving to the trade the simple devices tlhiat were present- ed in competition. It was certainly not Intended to show off the Inventive faculty of the profession. To do that patented and patentable inventions should not be excluded. But to in- clude such would simply give them a free advertisement and that would be foreign to the intention or design of any paper. W. R. SHELMIRB. Primulas. If you want any good early and large primulas for November and De- cember sales, you should sow the seed not later than the middle of May. The Chinese primulas do not like heat, or a close, stuffy place, at any time, and there is no better place to sow the seed, or at least to place the pan as soon as they are up, than the frame, and this is the best place In which to summer over the plants. Hydrangeas. At this time of the year we are apt to neglect many things that are over- looked In the rush of business. As soon as the young hydrangeas are large enough to shift into a 4-inch pot they should have their tops pinched out and be plunged in a frame where protection from late frosts can be given If necessary; and never let them get crowded; a good, sturdy, stout growth should be encouraged from the start. Keep the large hydrangeas, that are flowering or about to flower, well syringed. A few years ago we al- lowed a lot of fine plants to get cov- ered with red spider just because syringing was neglected. This little pest attacks the flowers sooner than it does the leaves. The man whose duty it was to water these hydrangeas was much to blame, but where Is the workman that will notice all these little things? The boss must keep his eyes open all the time, and if he scrutinizes all of his possessions at least once a day his workmen will absorb a little of his activity and "get a move on." Poinsettias. Someone wrote the other day that cuttings of polnsettia from the old plants that had been started and placed outside made better plants than cuttings grown inside. Whoever wrote it was perfectly right. It Is, of course, too early to put the old plants out yet; the first of June Is time enough, but the cuttings that are made outside are short-jointed, hard- er-wooded and will root better and make better plants. April 1, or about that, is our date for starting up the old plants, but even if not yet done it is time enough, as cuttings made in June and July will make the very best pot plants. When you have obtained all the cut- tings you need from the old plants, and you have a bench to spare, you can plant them and they will give you good flowers and a lot of them. Grown in pots, these old plants are sure to lose their leaves. A polnsettia will flourish In a lower temperature if planted out than it will If grown in pots. But the largest sale with us Is for those in pots, and so we must grow them that way. Asparagus Sprengeri. I noticed this winter an increased and continuous demand for Asparagus Sprengeri. If you are not supplied with young plants, you should get some and be prepared, as soon as space permits, to plant a good many In boxes for next winter's use. A hanging basket is handsome, but not a convenient or economical way of growing It. Perhaps a box at the end of a house, a few feet from the ground, will be found a good place, but where a quan- tity Is wanted it is better to occupy the middle of a house, where no pipes are In the way. You can have the boxes the length of the space between the paths, say six or seven feet. These boxes should be eight or nine inches wide and seven inches deep, and the plants placed flfteen to eighteen inches apart. Raise the boxes by some means two or three feet from the ground and place them three feet apart; the fine sprays will then have a chance to grow and droop down without getting mussed up by the soil or sand, as they do when grown on a bench; and by this method you give the sprays room for perfect de- velopment Asters. If you have a bench of carnations that Is not paying or that has seen its best days, plant it with asters. I recommended sowing some of Semple's varieties In February. There Is al- ways a demand for good asters when they flrst come in, and those grown under glass are pure and clean and fine flowers. No more manure or fertilizer should be added to the soil in the bench, for these asters grow very strongly, and plenty of syringing should be given daily or you will get red spider, or, what Is worse, thrips. My experience is that no side bench will do for these asters; they will want at least three feet of head-room. To allow plants to become Infested with red spider Is the least excusable of the florist's fallings. Rust on car- nations is excusable, and It can be eradicated only by a year or two of care in airing, watering and supply- ing conditions least favorable to the growth, of the fungus. But when fly can be killed by tobacco smoke and red spider by cold water, It is an evi- dence of willful neglect when plants suffer from their attacks. In the old days when a brass syringe was used for spraying It was right down hard work, but now, when all syringing can be done by the skill- ful manipulation of a three-quarter- Inch hose, it is simply a pleasure, and as pleasant for the rural gardener to wield a hose as for Sousa to jerk the baton. WM. SCOTT. HEATING. Mr. E. Buettner, Park Ridge, 111., uses a steam pump for watering, and is now putting In a 30 horse-power horizontal boiler to take the place of the 15 horse-power upright he had been using. It is believed that the boiler of larger capacity will be as economical to run as the smaller one, as steam can be kept up in It with a low fire, while in the smaller one a sharp fire was necessary. And he re- lies upon his steam boiler for extra heat when needed in any of the houses. His general heating is by hot water, but he has a steam main run through his shed with leads to each house, and it Is a quick job to put a run of steam ■-' "-''^ — ■ **" - ^ ■-' " ^^.^.iM. n iiiBti'iaii -'•-'-- '-^" ' • -*- ■:... ^-^^ -■-■-. .'iii *ifh,rf-y-*^- -.- ...^^ — •^^■i.w.^.fc..w ..t,if<7».;v :»*;..:r>^ ??•>:; MAY 4. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 569 Astrocaryum Argenteum* pipe through a house In case of any accident to the hot water system. Simply a length of pipe without re- turn will answer in an emergency, us- ing a piece of hose at the end to carry the condensation to a drain, though of course it is better to have a return. Another expedient for an emergency is a number of small steam radiators that can be placed where wanted, connecting them with com- mon hose. He finds a run of steam pipe through a house very convenient when he wants to give that house a little high- er temperature without disturbing the hot water system. And this is espe- cially useful in the forcing of back- ward lilies. One reason for the change from the upright to the horizontal type of boil- er was that the water he uses pro- duces a good deal of scale, and with the horizontal boiler there Is oppor- tunity to remove the scale without much difficulty, while with the upright it can be done only by taking out the old flues and putting In new ones, at a considerable annual expense. ASTROCARYUM ARGENTEUM. The astrocaryums form a small group of palms that are chiefly found In South America, the total number of species that have been introduced up to this time being probably less than one dozen. The one we now illustrate Is one of the best of the genus, and al- though In cultivation for about 25 years. It Is seldom seen outside of a few private collections. This fact is not due to Its lack of beauty, but as we have before noted spiny palms are not generally popular, and consequently seldom cut much of a flg^ure in trade collections, and the astrocaryums are abundantly protected with spiny ar- mor, a feature that becomes more prominent as the plant attains age. The plant In question Is a palm of rather slender stem and usually holds Its foliage fairly well, providing the plant Is well supplied with water, the latter being a point of some Impor- tance In connection with this genus, for the various species are, I believe, without exception, found growing nat- urally along the banks of rivers or in low and swampy ground. The leaves of A. argenteum grow to a consider- able size, possibly to a length of ten feet, are divided into rather narrow pinnae, and these are dark green on the upper side, but the under sides are covered with a silvery coating or scurf as are also the stems, and from the latter characteristic the title of Silver Palm has been applied to this species. In common with many of the pin- nate leaved palms the foliage of the astrocaryums does not show Its per- fect shape during the early years of the plant, and It is not unusual to see leaves composed of several broad seg- ments on a young plant Instead of the narrow divisions that will ultimately appear. As to the most suitable tem- perature for this plant, we can get a hint from the fact that its native place Is the lowlands of Columbia, and we therefore flnd a warm house to be best adapted for Its culture, and that free syringing Is required to avoid the at- tacks of red spider, and also abundant water at the root. A good palm soil, such as one would use for Areca lutescens, will give sat- isfaction to the astrocaryum, though I am of the opinion that the latter plant can utilize a larger proportion of manure than would be advisable for the areca, for the astrocaryums are strong rooters. W. H. TAPLIN. DR. TALMAGE ON FLOWERS. Eztnct From His Easter Sermon. The lily Is the queen of Bible flow- ers. The rose may have disputed her throne in modern times, and won It; but the rose originally had only five petals. It was under the long-con- tinued and intense gaze of the world that the rose blushed into its present beauty. In the Bible train, cassia and hyssop and frankincense and myrrh and spikenard and camphire and the rose follow the lily. Fourteen times In the Bible is the lily mentioned; only twice the rose. The rose may now have wider empire, but the lily reigned in the time of Esther, In the time of Solomon, In the time of Christ. Caesar had his throne on the hills. The lily had her throne In the valley. In the greatest sermon that was ever preached, there was only one flower, and that a lily. The Bedford dreamer, John Bunyan, entered the House of the Interpreter, and was shown a clus- ter of flowers, and was told to "con- sider the lilies." • • • The flowers are the angels of the grass. They all have voices. When the clouds speak, they thunder; when the whirlwinds speak, they scream; when the cataracts speak, they roar; but when the flowers speak, they al- ways whisper. I stand here to In- terpret their message. What have you to say to us, O ye angels of the grass? This morning I mean to discuss what flowers are good for. That Is my sub- ject: What are flowers good for? I remark, in the flrst place, they are good for lessons of God's providential care. That was Christ's first thought. All these flowers seem to address us today, saying: "God will give you apparel and food." We have no wheel with which to spin, no loom with which to weave, no sickle with which to harvest, no well-sweep with which to draw water; but God slakes our thirst with the dew, and God feeds us with the bread of the sunshine, and God has appareled us with more than Solomonic regality. • • • If you ask me the question: What are flowers good for? I respond, they are good for the bridal day. The bride must have them on her brow, and she must have them In her hand. The marriage altar must be covered with them. A wedding without flow- ers would be as inappropriate as a wedding without music. At such & ■■■J^ 570 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAY 4, 1899. time they are for congratulation and prophecies of good. So much of the pathway of life is covered up with thorns we ought to cover the begin- ning with orange bloesoms. • • • If you ask me the question: What are flowers good for? I answer, They are good to honor and comfort the obsequies. The worst gash ever made Into the side of our poor earth Is the gash of the grave. It is so deep, it is so cruel, it is so incurable, that it needs something to cover It up. Flow- ers for the casket, flowers for the hearse, flowers for the cemetery. What a contrast between a grave in a country churchyard with the fence broken down and the tombstone aslant and the neighboring cattle browsing amid the mullein stalks and the Canada thistles, and a June morn- ing in Greenwood, the wave of roseate bloom rolling to the top of the mounds and then breaking into foamy crests of white flowers all around the pil- lows of dust. It is the difference be- tween sleeping under rags and sleep- ing under an embroidered blanket. We want Old Mortality with his chisel to go through all the graveyards In Christendom, and while he carries a chisel in one hand, we want Old Mor- tality to have some flower-seed in the palm of the other hand. • * • It was left for modern times to spell respect for the departed and comfort for the living in letters of floral Gos- pel. Pillow of flowers, meaning rest for the pilgrim who has got to the end of his journey. Anchor of flow- ers, suggesting the Christian hope (Which we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast. Cross of flowers, suggesting the tree on which our sins were slain. If I had my way, •I would cover up all the dreamless sleepers, whether in golden-handled casket or pine box, whether a King's ■Mausoleum or potter's field, with ra- diant or aromatic arboresence. The Bible says: "In the midst of the gar- den there was a sepulcher." I wish that every sepulcher might be In the midst of a garden. If you would ask me the question, What are flowers good for? I answer, For religious symbolism. Have you ever studied Scriptural flora? The Bible is an aboretum, it is a divine conservatory. It Is a herbarium of ex- quisite beauty. If you want to illus- trate the brevity of the brightest hu- man life, you will quote from Job: "Man Cometh forth as a flower and is cut down." Or will you quote from the Psalmist; "As the flower of the fleld so he perisheth; the wind passeth over It and It is gone." Or will you quote from Isaiah: "All flesh is grass, and the goodllness thereof is as the flower of the field." Or will you quote from James the Apostle: "As the flow- er of the grass, so he passeth away." What graphic Bible symbolism! • • • Flowers also afford mighty symbo- lism of Christ, who compared Himself to the ancient queen, the lily, and the modern queen, the rose, when He said: "I am the rose of Sharon and -*he Illy of the valley." Redolent like the one, humble like the other. Like both, appropriate for the sad who want sympathizers, and for the rejoic- ing who want banqueters. Hovering over the marriage ceremony like a wedding bell, or folded like a chaplet on the pulseless heart of the dead. Oh, Christ! Let the perfume of Thy name be wafted all around the earth — lily and rose, lily and rose — until the wilderness, crimson into a garden, and the round earth turn Into one great bud of immortal beauty laid against the warm heart of God. Snatch down from the world's banners eagle and lion, and put on lily and rose, lily and rose. But, my friends, flowers have no grander use than when on Easter morning we celebrate the reanimation of Christ from the catacombs. The flowers spell resurrection. There is not a nook or comer in all the build- ing but is touched with the incense. The women carried spices to the tomb of Christ, and they dropped spices all around about the tomb, and from these spices have grown all the flow- ers of Easter morn. NEV YORK. TbeMariEet. We are having summer weather here today. May 2. The thermometer is somewhere above the eighties, and that means an exodus of the wealthy folks to all kinds of country homes, and besides that a great many are going to Europe. We would not men- tion these facts, only that the circum- stances have an important Influence on the florists' trade here. Still, It's an "111 wind," etc., and the prospects for a good Newport and other summer resort trade are very bright, looking at it from this end of the line. Flowers, particularly roses, are com- ing in very poor, but they flnd an out- let somewhere. We notice that In Brooklyn they sell the roses direct from the growers' boxes on the prin- cipal streets at 2 cents each. Mr. Weir's daily purchase in the flower market these times could fill a good sized furniture van. There are the usual small wedding and other decorations, and the steamer work, which all require a certain amount of stock, but there is really nothing worth recording, either in quality of flowers or In elaborate work. The very warm weather we have been having since I sent you my last notes has most wonderfully advanced all manner of vegetation. The trees and shrubs have bounded Into leaf and bloom and the parks are once more places of pleasure and Interest to the general public. There is one thing to be seen and admired most of all others In our city just now; here and there one comes across some grrand old mag- nolias, all In full bloom; even if they have dirty red brick walls as a back- ground, they appeal to us in all their loveliness, and we wonder why more of them are not planted. There is a most decided Increase in the use of window boxes and vases filled with pansies; almost all the ho- tels and clubs have them, and many of the small plots In front of private dwellings are brightened with them. Death of J. M. Thorburn. We regret to have to record the death of one of the oldest pioneers of the seed trade. Mr. James M. Thor- burn died here on April 24, aged 79 years. He was the head of the flrm of J. M. Thorburn & Co., which has been established in the seed business here since 1802. "Thorburn's seeds" always were and are a guarantee of quality. The deceased was ever ready to help the advancement of horticulture, and many there are in every branch of gardening who will regret to learn of his death. Qub Meetiog. The New York Florists' Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening next, May 8, at 19 W. 27th street. Mr. E. M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., will open a discussion at this meeting; subject, "The Cut Flower Trade, Its Limitations and Its Possibilities." This promises to be a most interesting topic, and it Is hoped there will be a large attendance. The bowlers will meet that after- noon at 3 o'clock at 57th street and Sixth avenue. Auction Sale of Orchids* Orchid experts and others were very much In evidence at Cleary's auction rooms April 28. Sander & Co., of St. Albans, England, sent a thousand Cat- tleya labiata; they were in good con- dition and brought good prices. There were also some fine C. GIgas and a few other varieties of orchids which went at bargain rates. Dr. Kitchen, of Orange, N. J.; J. Roehrs, of Carlton Hill, N. J.; A. Herrlngton, of Madi- son, N. J., and H. A. Siebrecht, of New Rochelle, N. Y., were among the principal buyers from these parts. We were informed, however, that most of the stock was sold to growers out west. This looks as if the west was awaka However, orchids are destined to become even more popular than they are today; they represent the refined element, as it were, of flori- culture. Cleary conducted the sale very suc- cessfully. I tried to average up his talk and gave it up when he had spoken over 200,000 words in four hours, and you wouldn't think the fel- low had a word in him when you meet him away from his place; he is cer- tainly one of our wonders here. Various Notes. Our city Is barricaded with cases of imported nursery stock; they are piled up everywhere. There never were so '■-^-'-''~- " -^*^-^ " - -^'^.- -■'•'- ^ — - — *• '- — '— ^ -^ ^" . ■i.^M^ ■ . . --^ ... -^^ --^ii»rifWM Jia' 1 1 iM^iH\n a'if*ti'*r ■!*■"'- ^*'^^~-^ ..— ..'-*.i^- ..^■. t^^,,t^a»d^ -■-^"- ••.'■'>,-•' ;f.-.^» "*■• MAT 4, 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 57J many roses imported before, and the sales are enormous: One firm reports celling over 160,000 imported H. P. roses this season so far; the same firm has just got over a fine batch of 20,000 small flcus. Bowling. There was quite a large gathering of the boys at the alleys last night, and In consequence, there was lots of en- thusiasm. Some expert pool players whom it was Impossible to get away from the tables were wishing that a pool tournament might be arranged for next August. Following are the bowlers' achieve- ments : l»t. 2nd. 3rd. T. J. Langr 139 166 186 A. S. Burna 163 119 160 F. Traendly 125 103 142 L. Hafner 146 129 E. Leuly 123 165 113 T. Roehra ;... 153 148 121 J. Glllivary 120 110 99 jr. Hammond 99 109 J. I. Donlan 168 122 128 8. Butterneld 78 122 M. Hansen 140 128 P. Fischer 110 116 H. Torrance 119 105 T. Jansen 139 138 J, Fitzgerald 104 113 The return match or deciding games between the New York Florists' Olub's bowlers and the Flatbuah Florists* bowlers will take place on the alleys at the Central Opera House, 67th St. and 3rd Ave., on Saturday evening next, May 6, the games to start at 8 o'clock. There afre six fine alleys there and lots of room for coachers. IVBRA. A HANDY IMPLEMENT. I send you a handy device for re- moving the pollen from Harrisil lilies. It can be made out of a piece of pine or cypress wood. Take a piece seven inches long and five-eighths of an inch square, run a rip-saw two or three A Handy Device for Lily Growers. times to within an inch of the end, take the sharp corners off and the de- ■vice is ready for use. I find the work can be more readily and safely done with this simple device than with the fingers. B. S. MEYERS. Buffalo. CHICAGO. The Market. The market is flooded with flowers and the demand is totally inadequate to move the supply. Still, even with the heavy supply good stock in roses is none too plenty, for they have suf- fered seriously as the result of the recent burning hot weather, and the average of quality has been very ma- terially lowered. What few good roses there are move off very well, but in the lower grades the losses are seri- ous. The situation has been much aggravated by the removal of the Greeks from the streets by the city authorities. It is at such times of glut that this outlet for cheap stock Is especially helpful to the market, and It certainly is unfortunate for the grower that the action should have been taken just at this time, for they will undoubtedly be back on the street again In a few days, when stock may be scarce again. The Greek Is certainly a decided factor in the market, as his absence since Sunday morning has proved con- clusively. It Is the clearing out of the poor end of a consignment that makes It possible for the commission man to bring up the average of his returns to the grower, and when the poor end is all loss, as at present, it hurts all around., Taking an average consign- ment of 500 roses on an average mar-, ket, the results will be about as fol- lows: About one-third, say 135, will be good, and of these 100 will bring $4.00 and the remaining 35 will bring il.OO, a total of $5.00 for the cream; 185 will be fair, a hundred selling for $2.00 and the 85 for $1.00; the 180 re- maining may bring $1.00. This brings the total up to $9.00. But If there Is absolutely no sale for anything but the cream, the total returns will be only $5.00 for the 500 rosee, which makes a very low average. And the grower who sends in all low grade gets noth- ing at all, as his stock does not enter Into the selling class. The Greek is really the only customer for this class. Again, the presence of large quanti- ties of unsold second class goods In the market has a depressing effect upon prices all around. Mr. E. E. Pleser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., illus- trates this by quoting a remark made by a retailer, who said: "We needn't be in any hurry to buy now. With the fakir out of the way, we can always be sure of a supply in the afternoon If we want anything, and prices will be easier then." Kennicott Bros. Co. have been meeting the situation by pre- senting large lots of flowers to the hospitals, crediting the grower at the prices the stock would bring were the Greek In the market. A rather ex- pensive operation for them, but which they believe to be the wisest course under the circumstances. But the glut will probably have ter- minated by the time this is in print. On Tuesday there was a heavy storm and dark weather, which, following the heat, will undoubtedly shorten the supply, and even a scarcity may re- sult. And the weather bureau reports a cold wave on the way from the northwest that is expected to reach Chicago this Thursday. The bulk of the Harrisil lily crop has been cleaned up and prices are more nearly quotable again. W. E. Lynch pulled some of his growers out of a hole by carrying a lot of their lilies In cold storage until the worst of the glut was passed. In a tempera- ture of 34 to 38 degrees some of them were carried three weeks and came out In good condition. Parrot tulips are In and sell very well. Trailing arbutus and good lilac also move well, though a good deal of the lilac is poor. Various Items. '' At Lincoln Park the tulips are now In splendid bloom. They are certain- ly as flne as ever before, though we hear reports of serious damage to these and other bulbs elsewhere. But many other supposedly hardy things have been seriously damaged or killed outright by the severe winter here as in other localities. Of the montbretlas which have passed several winters safely not a vestige remains, and many more hardy subjects are either killed or sadly damaged. The sandy sub- soil is probably reisponslble for the fact that less damage was done here than in other places. Head-Gardener Stromback has beds of stocks, pansles, verbenas and petu- nias already planted out. We hear of very serious losses among hardy plants, shrubs and trees at Highland Park. Even the Norway spruce Is Included among the list of killed. The native Rosa setigera was badly injured, being damaged worse than the Crimson Rambler. Rosa rugosa was the only thing In the rose line that came through unscathed. The rain of last Tuesday was very welcome. The fall of rain during April was the smallest for that month dur- ing the existence of the weather bu- reau. Bassett & Washburn are now pretty well settled In their new quarters and have things admirably arranged for the handling of their large business. E. H. Hunt is also getting things In definite order and is beginning to look ship-shape again after the general up- heaval his place has been subjected to. Mrs. Hunt has returned from Denver, but Mr. Hunt will remain till the weather is more settled. Mr. A. McAdams is now Improving rapidly and It is expected that he will be removed from the hospital to his home this week. Mr. Schultz, the florist of Hammond, Ind., was seriously Injured in a run- away last 'Saturday. Mr. S. B. Winter has retired from the wholesale cut flower commission business, having sold his fixtures and good will to Mr. W. E. Lynch. Mr. Lynch will now occupy the whole floor at 19 to 21 Randolph street. Mr. H. Weber, of Oakland, Md., was a visitor last Tuesday, He had a lot of flowers of his fine new light pink carnation Genevieve Lord with him, and they were much admired by all who saw them. J. A. Budlong has about completed three new houses, each 22x300, for American Beauties, and is preparing to erect two more of same size for car- nations. All are to be heated by steam. Charles Slek, for>some time with E. C. Amling, has gone to Joliet to take charge of the fioral department In the store of J. F. Wilcox & Co. there. One of Mr. Amllng's little daughters is down with diphtheria. ..Htim v .'■? .■•' f*/ ■.^v. -• 'iX^.'' '^j*:- ' 572 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* MAY 4. 1899.- Adam Harrer is sending some re- marliably fine white stocks to Ben- they & Co. At the meeting of the Florists' Club on Friday evening (May 5) there will be a general discussion on "Progress in greenhouse construction." The new series of prize bowling games begin the evening of Friday, May 12. Williams Bros, have leased green- houses from Wm. Kirkham, at May- woo^J. One of the brothers has been with A. H. Schneider, at Oak Park, and the other with S. S. Bain, at Mon- treal. They will do a general busi- ness. Mr. Lyman B. Craw, with the Lord & Bumiham Company, Irvington-on- Hudson, N. Y., was a recent visitor. BUFFALO. From the frosts of Norway we have been climatically transferred to the heat of Porto Rico; 90 degrees in the shade. A mustered out member of the 202 regiment just arrived from the in- terior of Cuba was prostrated by the heat yesterday while witnessing a game of ball. His feeble mutterings could be just understood; it was: "Carry me to the canteen." The heat is something phenomenal and makes the man who is planting shrubs and trees get a hustle on him or leaves and blossoms will be here; and they will be here in all their beauty as soon as we get the rain that is so wished for and so much needed. Pansies are a scarce article this year. Never before have I noticed such a scarcity. The man with a hundred thousand good plants in flower now would make a very com- fortable little sum and have the mar- ket all to himself. In our extremity yfe sent to an eastern pansy man who advertised "fine plants in bud and flower." When they arrived we tried to separate the plants from the ground they were packed in by running them through a half-inch mesh sieve, but plants as well as "dirt" fell through. We put on a magnifying pair of spec- tacles and picked them out by hand. What a pity people will not back up their advertisements with the article as represented. We expect such hum- bug from patent medicine men, and a few (only a few) big but bogus flor- ists, but they don't go fishing for suckers in the trade journals; they cast their nets in the "Ladies Home Journal" and other such insipid pub- lications. Oarlyle, the sage of Chelsea, said: "England contains a population of about 30 millions, mostly fools." In larger figures the same proportion exists in this large country, else how could a firm keep a small army of bookkeepers and correspondents and cashiers and everything else but growers, to fill such orders as this advertisement would doubtless bring. I quote from memory but I know it's just about as it appeared four or five years ago in all the leading Sunday papers of the country: "The Jewell Rose. This magnificent rose will pro- duce gra!nd fiowers in six different colors, including red, crimson, pink, white, yellow and variegated. Strong plants ready to fiower, by mail 35 cents each, two for 50 cents." A de- coy letter was sent to this immense office and back came a printed form (printed, mind, showing the use or need of lots of them): "Dear Sir: Your remittance of 50 cents received. We are at present sold out of the Jewell rose. Shall we substitute some- thing in place or hold remittance and ship roses when our stock is again replenished?" I answered, "hold re- mittance, we want the Jewell rose very bad." And they have obeyed orders, for they have held the 50 cents ever since. It must be at least five years ago and we are still pining for our Jewell. Reverting once more to pansies: Zero and below without snow is not conducive to the health of pansies in the open field. Mr. Nelson Brown, of Corfu, planted 140 thousand and has lost 80 thousand. The Bowling club rolled their last game on Tuesday night; too hot and too much work to permit bowlimtf for the next two months. We have not disbanded, because we have a nice lump in the treasury. Mr. Rebstock had a good sized wed- ding decoration at Temple Beth Zion last week. Business fair to good. Mr. Fotheringham, of Tarrytown was here, and as he was the only drum- mer in town for a week he was alone in his glory. Mr. Charles Havenith, the young gentleman from Belgium, has left the environments of Cold Springs to par- ticipate in carnation culture at Corfu, and bis second day's experience in that quiet village was assisting to put out a fire which wiped out the best half of the business portion of the village. It might have been worse. Two hotels and three churches are left, so the community can be spiritu- ally refreshed either way. W. S. BOSTON. Review of the Market* A repetition of the previous week has been the state of the cut fiower trade during the past few days, and it now looks like a season of dullness, with perhaps a break for a day or two at Decoration. The retailers are still taking contract stuff at fair prices, but the quantity or second and third grade goods is al- most unquotable. Tne market is now well supplied with the frag- rant arbutus, which has superseded the violet as the popular street fiower, and has to a grei.t extent been tTre means of decreasing the demand for florists' stock, but this is to be expect- ed at this season, and now it is a case of get all you can. Roses have not as yet shown the signs of the warm weather and stilt come in, of good size and nice, clean foliage. Brides and Maids are uuot* able from $2 to $8 per 100, a few bringing a trifle more; Jacks run about the same as last week; Beauties can be bought anywhere from 25 cents to $3 per dozen. Carnations are in- creasing in quantity, but with only a few very flne ones; the asking prices are from $1 to |2 per 100; fancies bring about the usual price. Violets dull; quotable at 25 and 35 cents per 100; lilies 50 cents per dozen; daffo- dils and tulips, $2 to $3 per 100; valley, $3 and |4. The News. Galvin & Co., 2 Ordway Place, have moved to Soule Place, off Milk street, where they are ready to receive their many friends. MacDonald, of Temple Place, is headquarters for some elegant May- flowers. He controls about all that come from Plymouth way and a large quantity is coming of that beautiful pink tinge which makes it so attrac- tive. Thomas F. Galvin has returned from his trip to Cuba, where he has an in- terest in a palm nursery. He is quite enthusiastic over the prospects and says it is surprising how quickly you can grow a salable plant in that cli- mate. P. ST. LOUIS. The Market. Flowers are still very plentiful with us, although the warm weather has se- riously injured the quality of the stock. Shipping trade has been cut oft considerably, owing to the hot weather. The beginning of the past week prices were flrm, as far as good stock was concerned, but later on went down and even good stock could be bought cheap. Great quantities of poor stock is seld every day at a very low flgure. First Beauties are not over-plentiful, but many short stemmed ones are coming in which are sold very cheap, and the fakir gets most of them; the few first-cla.^s ones bring |3 per dozen and the regular demand keeps up the price; Brides have been in good demand, but were scarce, and brought |4 to $6 for the best; Meteors, Maids and Perles are plentiful and sell at from |1 to |4. Carnations are a glut, only the very best of stock bringing anything like a price; the bulk of the stock goes for |1; in 1,000 lots, much cheaper; plen- ty of reds now and white is always in demand for funeral work. Bulb stock is about all cut out ex- cept Harrisii and callas. Harrisii sell at $5 and |6, but are too plentiful, many of them going to the dump pile. Valley is in good demand but very scarce. Sweet peas range from 75 cents to $1; good long stemmed fiow- ers sell well. A few good gladiolus are seen. All spring fiowers are In full bloom. Lilac Is all In bloom and Will soon be over; some snow balls are ^-,,.,^.---...,. .-- -■ — .-■ MAY i, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review. 573 ,k Jk. ■' ^jKafcSsa*!' t V. '''4y WM % \m -r rn^is^ i^ ?W'T "i^^s^f^ " l/KHfl/f^ ^ C ., JfRONT View. >• Rear View. The Conservatories at Schenley Park« Pittsburg. [Erected by Lord & Burnham Co.] seen but are not salable. Irises, daf- fodils, Poets' narcissus, hyacinths and tulips are seen everywhere. Ferns are still very scarce; smilax and aspara- gus are selling well. The market trade in plants has improved during the past ■week, and prices are better. This branch of the trade promisee to be "better than last season, as all house plants were frozen out the past win- ter. The nurserymen claim that the flpring was too short; that the trees and shrubs are too far advanced in leaf and that tree planting is prac- tically stopped. Notes. The next meeting of the club will be held May 11 at 3 p. m. This will be a miscellaneious meeting and mem- "bers are requested to bring whatever they can spare, in order to make the meeting interesting. The trustees say that an essay will be read, but they want to keep secret the name of the member, and say that It will be worth your while to come and hear It. Mr. Andrew Meyer, Sr., the South Jefferson avenue florist, is reported very sick and from last reports was about to have an operation performed. We hope for Mr. Meyers speedy re- covery. Samuel Wiggins Ridgely, son of Park Commissioner Ridgely, died of diphtheria, Sunday afternoon, at the home of his father, aged 35. Mr. Ridgely has the sympathy of all the florists. Bowling. The Bowling Club had a very poor attendance Monday night, owing to the hot weather. Only flve of the reg- ulars were at the alleys. The scores are as follows: 12 3 4 5 Tot. Av. J. J. Beneke 210 115 195 169 132 781 156 C. C. Sandera.... 146 178 125 166 141 756 lai J. W. Kunz 145 128 153 143 146 715 141 C. A. Kuehn 135 137 166 126 108 672 134 /ohn Toungr 128 145 117 128 518 130 J. J. B. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. The regular monthly meeting of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held in Cooke & McCord's seed store, on Saturday evening, the 28th ult., President Cockburn presiding over a very good attendance. A good col- lection of Magnolias, Including M. Lennei, M. conspicua, M. c. Soulan- geana, were exhibited by L. A. Mar- tin, gardener to Mrs. C. C. Worthing- ton, Irvington, for which the society's certificate of honorable mention was awarded. W. Scott, gardener to Mrs. G. C. Eastman, Tarrytown, read a very able, instructive and interesting pa- per on "The Aims and Benefits of a Horticultural Society." The executive committee was in- structed to formulate a means of rais- ing funds for the holding of a chrys- anthemum show in the fall. The mem- bers present desired to have the so- ciety's transactions as widely publish- ed as possible, and Jas. T. Scott, Gracemere, Tarrytown, was appointed reporting secretary, with instructions to report the same to such horticultur- al papers as might be interested. The permanent meeting night was fixed as the last Thursday night of every month, and the meeting place the Van- derbilt building. JAS. T. SCOTT. rtliiift«ti-^'ir- .'t^i^*\.'.^i£\ iy-'»V'7!j'j;,r'4jK'.'j'''-5"'>J5f •• '■ ■ 574 The Weekly Florists' l^cwvsw* MAY 4, 1899. DENVER, COLO. The Bowling Club made the follow- ing scores at their practice games April 27. Mr, Geo. Zimmer of Omaha, who has come to live with us, played his initial game and made a good start. The scores are as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 Av. Chas. Mautr 171 152 223 204 169 183 Robt. Kurth 181 180 191 164 179 John Berry 130 176 173 209 162 170 A. E. Mauff 191 147 185 140 165 Chas. Meyer 2U 185 140 152 138 163 Geo. Brlnkert 157 155 203 140 161 Chas. Franz 160 145 140 139 158 14S Gu8 Zimmer . ..^ 117 167 176 114 143 John FerrlB 144 130 131 160 141 J. B. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. ANTED— Younji man as assistant m cut flower growing establishment. Adam Harrer, Niles w CenterT ill SITUATION WANTED- By a first-class all 'round flonst, single: 23 years experience; grower of roses a specialty, carnations, mums and general stock; good tropagator; best of references. Address O. P., care of 'lorists' Review. FOR SALE— Two double greenhouses, 25.500 sq. ft. of glass, and 20-acre farm half m bearing fruit trees; 8- room house, bam and out buildings all in good order; 30 miles from Philadelphia. Death of owner reason for selling. Full particulars by addressing E. M. Hewitt, tsq Grape Street, Vineland, N. J. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. Sfioo feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net rood man at least I3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about fcoo.00. Reason for selling, failing health. Address "Ilhnois." care FloriaU' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield. lU. SITUATION WANTED-A first class florist and decorator, at present employed by one of the most progressive and up to date florists in the country, wishes to make a change. Fuli particulars may be had by ad- dressing G. W.. care of Floristo' Review. Bl 1^1 M FQ^ ^ ^^^^ opportunity is tJOIIll-OO open to a hustling OPPORTUNITY. '"Ssre capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars , by addressing ROX, care of Florists* Review. WANTED.... Several men as helpers in otir rose houses. Apply ready for work to BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdalet 111. FOR SALE^Rare Chance A well established and paving florist's business, consisting of 12.000 sq. ft. of glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare ol thriving city in gas belt. PoDulation 25,000. Only greenhouse in city limits. Death of proprietor reason for selling. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Marion, Ind. (Grant Co.) FLAMINGO CAWA. Scarfe.Tnif, Best (/rimson 4-in. pot plants, 5Cc a doz. Asparagus Sprengerii, suitable for 10-in. pots, $1.50 a doz. Blue Spirea and English Ivy, from flats. $1.0 1 a 100; 25c a doz. CoralClematis, flats, $2.00 a 100; BOc a doz. Cash with order, please. IIOMtT BROS., risrists, W«Bt«r«v«, Pa. Mantlon Ttaa R«vl«w whtn jron wrlta. \^:-\^Vn )'K)^ 7^:.''rT:i. Butted Glass. This is no longer an experiment, ithasoometostav. There are various ways of making Butted Boofa, but the best way is with the Clipper Bar. with this bar you can make a roof that Is absolutely free from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It lasts longer, looks b«tterand costs less than the old-fashioned roof. But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for it is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothing in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap, knots and all other defects. Lockland Lumber Co. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland, Ohio. llMitloii Tba ItoTlaw when jroa write. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, CHICAGO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue. OUR specialties: We have the Opchids, Hioh-Grade Roses, LARGEST WHOLESALE - ^■■■"^» ■■■*!■■ vs «*av. .«v^^, GERANIIMS. In bud and bloom. Ready for market and bedding purposes. Beaute Poitevine, Mrs E. G. Hill, Glorie de France, La Favorite, Heteranthe, Mme. Bruant, and many others. From 3 and 4-inch pots, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. W. E. HALL, CLYDE, Ohio. Mention Th* Rcrltw when yoa write. >yV?^;''< ' y.H-r/:'-». ( -vCU •'^:.'- .---^J? *> i'-^ MAY 4. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review. 575 Verbena King SAYS: Jones pays the freight — So do we on all rooted cuttinffs, and until furth* er notice we will sell our fine rtammoth Verbe- nas at 60c per loo, $5 per 1000 ; all well root- ed, true to name, strictly free from rust or mildew. Our Verbenas go every- where, It makes no dif- ference where you live we ^luarantee to rea:h you in safety and guar- antee satisfaction: what more can you ask ? Just try us and we will do the rest. We can fill all orders for Verbenas, it matters not how large the order may be, at the following prices : 60c per loo, S5 per i.coo: Sjooo for $22; io,ooo for $40; 35,000 for$9S; 50,000 for $175. Yes, and we have them, too. OUR MIIMMOTH VCRBCNA PLANTS are now ready, they are fioe strong plants and will surely please you, at $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. inOk HFRF T CARNJITIONS-Tomove LUVIV ni-lll- I them quick - Flora Hill, Mayor Pingree, Morello and Daybreak, $1.50 per 100; Portia, McGowan and Wra. Scott, ^.00 per 100 ; $7.50 per 1000. . THAT CASH, PLEASE. Send for new descriptive list. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. THE ROOTED CUTTiNO SPECIALIST. Mention The Review when you write. 100,000 RootethVlolets AT A BARGAIN. Periooo Princess of Wales, strong rooted cuttings. ..$ 5,00 California, •' " ... 5.00 La France, " ' ... 10.00 Ebles Giant, the greatest single violet in cul tivation. strong rooted cuttings.. , Lady Hume Campbell, " " Mane Louise, ' " " Farquhar. Write for prices on potted plants. All sizes in stock. TBS VIBOXSIA FLOBAK CO., O. ft O. B. B. Lindsay, Va, Mention The Review when you write ri 7.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 Ferns 6E0. wineoLD and The Larsest Stock of t*l»nts In the West. Send us your name and we will keep you postea -ii^^i we have anything special to oner. I N. Halsted St. CHICA60. Mention The Revlaw when yoa write. H.W. BUCKBEE Seed Specialist, Reekferd Saad Farms. Forsst City Orssnkousss. Lock Box 911. ROCKFORD, ILL. 5i>eclal Prices Upon Application. Mention The Review when yon write. The Cottage Gardens, QUEENS, L. I. WIIOLE8ALE GROWERS rbORISTft' SPECIALTIES. Brilliant Green and Bronze Galax Ueave^ CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Unvlllt, Mitchell Co.N. C C. W. WARD. HIanagsr. I I ■ I ■ New CeraniumSi NewCannas, &c. CCD A milllQ Bruant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid new Doubles, the set for $2.25. 3 OLnHniUiHO Splendld New singles, the set for so cents. 5 Splendid New Bruants, the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Sec tfon, the setior 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per lUOO. PAIIIIAC All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet UMnHHd for massing. $6.00 per 100. Duke' of Marlborough, President McKinley, Robert Christie, $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv. de Antoine Croiy and President Carnot, $4 00 per 100. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cannas, ou selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. QnCCC Strong 2 yearfleld grovrn Hybrid Perpetual in fine assortment, $10.00 per 100; nUuLw Mossin fine assorlment,$9.00 per 100; Climbing in assortment, $5.00 per 100;Wichuriana (Memorial Rose) $4.00 per 100. Rottes 2 1-2 lucli pot plants— 300,000 2^ inch pot plants. Tea and Everblooming, in large assortment, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual, 2% • inch pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Climbing, 2!^ inch pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Clotilde Soupert (Strong). $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Clll Al lAC strong clumps, Japonica Zebrlna, Japonica Variegarta and Gracilis Univltata, LULALIAO $5.00 per 100. nUDVCAIITUCUilllC Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last UnnidAninuinUinO season'slmroductions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. AMPELOP8I8 VEITCHIi, $8.0Operl0O. CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. For full assortment of greenlioutte stoek iirrite for Florists' Uriiole- sale Price List No. S, If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write us for prices. THE 8TORRS & HARRISON CO., Pafnesville, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. iiiiiiBiiiiniiii iiiniiiiiiBiniiiiaiiiiiiniii IIIIBIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiMi iiif e Flowers. NEW CROP. JUST ARRIVED. I EXTRA FINE and LARGE. Special price for case lots. I ! M. RIOE&GO. . I I I Importers, 25 North Fourth Street, ■ { Philadelphia, Pa. ilviiiiiBii:iiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiii«ii!iiHiiiiiMfHii!!iiaiiniH Mention the Review when you Trite. J Rooted Runners from iTlilllllv ii^-'-.; .. 1-— ■■■ >.--..^ii.:!,...-.._--..iJ. r.,».-. ■■...■.-..•. r.r&- .1. .-.«.»■■<>.. ..^. f-.^ ^^ <.-;■-■•'- -1 . ^^ ' ^*f ■ ;i' ■„.-<.' '''^':'^ ■-e>' 576 The Weekly Florists^ Review. MAY 4, 1899. Ai^AAA*Ai.i.i.Ai.i.i.l.i.i.Ai.i.l.l.Ay E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hunt's riowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. % Men HOD ttw Ravtew when yon wrlf. GRAND RAPIDS. The heat of the past week has been excessive; regular July weather, and business is at a standstill. Roses are poor in quality and violets are entirely out of the market. The public is convinced that this weather is here to stay and is begin- ning to order bedding plants, baskets, boxes, etc. The Florists' Club will meet at the Eagle House Tuesday night. The meeting will be important, as a strong effort is being made to get every flor- ist in town to be present and ratify the new price list of bedding stock, as made up by the committee. All seem anxious to return to the old list in use six or seven years ago. Orabb & Hun- ter have started two new houses; one, 150x35, for their seedling carnation Irene; the other, 130x24, for violets. Paul Goebel wHl also build a new house for carnations and bedding stock. GEX)RGE F. CRABB. NEW PINK CARNATION. We have received from Messrs. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., blooms of their new light pink carnation Genevieve Lord, and it certainly is a beauty. The flowers are three inches In diameter, of flne form, well built up, borne on stems long enough and stout enough to satisfy any one, and the color is an exceedingly pleasing shade of light pink. There is surely a future for this fine variety. ADRIAN, MICH.— Nathan Smith & Son recently received an importation of eleven cases of orchids, and are evidently going into orchid culture. YPSILANTI, MICH.— Charles F. Krzysske, the florist, and Miss Eliza- beth Engle were married last week. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 11 Wert 12tta Street, Clndniuitl. O. COT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Meatloa Tbe Review when jon write. 800,000 feeV OF 6USS. No charge • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AMESXCAV BEAXTTT Extra long stem . . per doz. 24-inch stem " 20 " 15 " 12 " 8 METEOB BBXDESMAID. BBZBS FBBIiS CABB'ATIOB'8 .per 100, .per 100, fancy . $3.00 2..50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.50 3.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Mention The Review when you write. Bassett& Washburn 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Growers of |>| IT ri AWrDC and Deelers in L>U I I LU TT LliO Greenhouies at Hinsdale, III. Mention the Revlrw wtien yoti write. IO-2I e. RANDOLPH St Clil CAOO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when yoa write. ANDALL Wholesale Florist A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washington St., CUo»ffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. M#ntlno Th» H^v1*w when yoa write. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Msntlon The Review when yoa write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florisb 416 Walnut St. CINCINNATI, 0. Consicnments Solicited. Special Attention Qlven to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when yoa write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and/lorlsts' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florliit«' Review when you write. H. G. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESJILE FLORIST. 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. ZmOVZB, KO. ...Home Grown Atock... Mention The Review when yoo write. Mapfewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GCO. M. KEIlOGe, Pre*. Growers of CUT FLOWERS •« WholeMle. Regrular shipping: orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Kevlew when you write. mRCHIDS.... Laelia Anceps Alba, ' Just arrived in fine condition. L. Anceps and L. Antamnalls expected shortly. Lager & Hurrell, f.^iXr."!.'! Summit, N. J. lientlon The Review when you write. '1 •■ V ^l^l•^'lifl^•'^^*'t'^-<^^■ ' i jtiL-i^^^gf •^■■^■» i •^-■I'-A'^ -^-'■■-- -'■ ■f.-.*.'.-<*-.^.:-?»— . .->' .Vsl.../.->->.«-.t :i-i^^^.':ji^;„„l-(Ty|'.ellow giant, 2'-j-inch pots, strong, 75c per doz., $5 per lOO. Cash with order, please. P. K. DeWXTT. Torresdale, PliUa., Pa. Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Ptumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " " 5 •' 18.00 200 " .... 7 .. 25.00 800 " " " 8 " 85.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. Kasting, 495 Washington St. BaffaiOi N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Send for Price List. Per 100. GOLD FISH and AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHICAGO Mention The Review when yon write. THE HARRISII DISEASE "f^KSS " the bulbs for 5 hours in a half solution of Kraft's Plant Tonic ^ This has been conclusively proven by experiments at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills Hard Shelled Scale, MMly Bus, and other insect pests without injury to the plant. Send for circular. ^FT P&AVT TOVXC CO. Racltford, III. Mention the Review wtien rou wrltSL ^.. r-'..-. .-iv.:.«^ It--'.- -/.-'-.■ .1— -/ . ..■I.^A...^^"'..^.. '^ • J> . ..fW ..i*. ■ ... ^^<.:...>. . *. uLA:j:-:tL. 578 The Weekly Florists^ Review! MAY 4, 1899. . TELEGRAPH CODE. -'>■ ' -..-■■ In telegraphing ordert to any of the wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the following code: Assame— Do not auwer If cannot flll order. AbroiTAte— In caae you cannot flll order, telegraph at once. Anticipate— Answer at once, stating wbetber you can or cannot fill order. ■Ambition— If you can only partially flll order, do ao, and reply, stating wbat. Admiral- Order must be sent on train mentioned only. Ambulance— Want all of order filled or none, and prompt answer back. Adjacent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next one will do. Affbble— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- press messenger on train. Decorate— If cannot send all on train mentioned, send all you car., and send balance on next train. Admission- Tbls order is a substitute for my regular order. Dancings — If cannot flll order exactly as specified, you may substitute according to your be^t Judg- ment. Ancestor— This order Is an addition to my regular order. Darable — Colored flowers must not be substituted for white. Affection— Flll If possible, even at extra expense. Fabricate— Flowers ordered are to be re-shlpped to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially close. portanate— Select extra stock and charge accord Ingly. Devotion— For cheap work, and can use second- class flowers. If at reduced price. Vlattery— If price has advanced since last quota- tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. Vorsery — This order countermands all previous ort^rs. formation- Add these Items to the order which yon already have, but lu case flrst order Is already shipped, cancel this addition. PlamlnKO— We are In a bad pinch; send us some- thing to help us out, even If of poor quality. Vlockinf;- Have sent mall order; If not yet re- ceived, send following at once, and cancel mall or- der when received. Foragrlngr— This order Includes all Items previously ordered and wanted for thU date. Superior — Can use something especially fine, and am willing to pay accordingly. Sliip— If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. Corporal— If cannot send on night train, morning train will do. THE CODE BELOW WILL BE V8KI> IN ANSWERING TOU, WHEN NECESSARY. Blope — Cannot flll your order to-day. Stock la scarce. Have tried to buy at other houses for yon. Ktecture — Our store was closed yesterday when your telegram came. Received It this morning. Win ship by flrst train to-day, unless counter- manded at once. 'Willing- Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will aend on next train possible to-day. Eclipse- Will send part of your order. Balance scarce. Cannot get It at any price to-day. Artistic— Cannot flll order to-day. If yon want or- der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at once. • ^ Vavorlte — Stock very poor, none better to be bad. Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. Fundament— Stock named In this telegram has been sent, and balance, unless countermanded by telegram, will be sent on ... SOLD! All our Geraniums are sold except a few thou- sand Skeleton Rose. $2 per inO: 2H in pots. $3.00 per I'O. C0LEC8, by the 1,000, 10,000 or .50.000. Now ready Crimson Verschaffeltii and Golden (Jueen. $tJ per lOuO; in variety. $i per 1000. VerschaiTeltii and Queen in 2-in. pots, $1-5 per 1000. 6l«nt Alyunm, •i'A-in. pots, |3 per 100; rooted cuttings. $1 per 100. Af erstHB, blue and white, 60c' per 100; $S per 1000. FnchsUu, standard sorts, (1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000; 2K-in. pots. $3per 100. Fererfew, Little Gem, from fiats, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per KiOU. Marneiite, Double Golden. $2 per 100. Doable Petunias, $1,150 per 100. Salvia, Splendens and Bedman, $1 per 100. Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. VIncas var.. cuttings, $1.25 per 100; 4-in. stock, fine, $0 per 100; $M) per 1000. The above are roofed cuttings except where noted. Q^^Cash must accoini>any all orders. ^. B. FBIiTHOUSBV, ■obraootady, V. T. lf«ntlon Tta* RsTtew when yon writ*. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR BROSl Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wc have 6,000 Meteors in 2-inch pots, which we offer at $18 per 1000. Fine plants. Mention The Revteir when yon write. DAHLIAS By the Tens of Thou- My prize winners earned off the highest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORB. Denver. Col. Mention The Review when you write. SMI LAX 2-fnch. Fine Stock. $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1000 J. B. HEISS, The Exotic Nurseries, oTSr::'!!!.. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention The Review when you write. SMITH'S FAVORITE This Geranium is a sport from the Prince Charles. It is a great bloomer, having double flowers, varie- gated and very pretty. The stem is from 4 to 6 inches long. I have cultivated it for three years. I have somewhere between tlOO and 800 plants. I think there is none other like it in the United States. The flower will last as long as Carnations after be- ing cut. I now offer them for sale for the first time, 3 at the dozen rate. Rates, $0.00 per dozen. Cash with order. E. SMITH, "SSIIJh'JSuW" Waterloo, N. Y. Mentloa Th« lUvlew when yoa writ*. ROSES. ROSES. Strictly first class stock. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles. Strong2K-in, $3.00 per loo. Kaiserin $3.50 per loo. Beauty $5 per lOO. Our Rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us lor im- mediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. r* A "DAI A TTHATQ AH the leading varieties, L/AXtiN A 1 IXfri O. new and old, at bottom prices, Selected Cuttings only. QMTT A Y Strong Bushy Seedlings, ready for lolU. J. JJri.7v« pots, 30c per loo, $4 per looo, de- livered. This is the way to buy your Smilax and save a large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. T* A \rQTT?Q ^'■°'" '^^^ frames. Big plants full Xxlll OxXlikJ. of buds and blooms, the finest in the market. $Z per loo. Terms strictly cash with order. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., - Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. ';^^NewDahlias Cnr IQnQ Best New Varieties. rUl lOau'Best Old Varieties. Send for our New Illustrated Trade List before ordering elsewhere. 17'Peacock's Dahlias always received highest awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes out of forty-nine entries during past four years— an un- equaled record. Best New and Standard Carnations— Beautifully illustrated and accurately described ii» our Trade List Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias— At right price. Also Dahlias under color. Correspondence Solicited. W. p. PEACOCK, - Atco, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. . A PLEASANT VACATION TRIP. From Chicago to Detroit via the Wabash Railroad; Detroit to Mackinac via D. & C. N. Co. steamer; Mackinac to Chicago via the new steel steamer " Manitou;" all Tor $9.45^ ezdtisive of meals and berths. This is one of the many trips provided for Endeavorers who wish to attend the Y. P. S. C E. Con- vention at Detroit in Itdy. Send card for Wabash Official C E. Folder telling all about it. F. A. Palmer, A. G. P. A., Wabash R. R.» 97 Adams street, Chicago* MAT 4, 18W. •■-■■■■ . ^ ■ The Weekly Florists^ Review* 579 BABY PRIMROSE. ed ; $4 per loo, express. $7 per 100, express. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry so to loo sprays of rosy flowers, la to i8 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at |a per 100; grows finely in cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 13 for $1.50. $10 per 100, express prepaid. New PrsKrant $1000 CALL A. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and niies, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. AsparagHS Spreageri. a-m., 24 for $1.50, mail- iX-in., 24 for $2.50. mailed A. BUNC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. rhrysanthemums ^^ Our collection of Novelties for '99 IS very complete, including INDEPENDENCE, the earliest white, MRS. FRED L. BUTTON, the early white from Gdifomia, and YELLOW IVORY, as well as all others. Also a full line of STANDARD VARIETIES. For descrtption see our catalogue, free on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. ^Mention The Review when you write. Per Plant. Large Latania Palm Plants. 1 plant to pot. < Ji f t. high , 8-in. dia. , 10 leaves. $5.00 1- " 4 " 8 " 8to9 " 4.C0 1 " 8M to4 '• 8 " 7to8 " 2.50 1 " 2}^ to 8 " 8 " 7to9 " 2.00 2 " 454 to 5 " 8 " 12 to 14 " 6.00 2 " 4to45i " 8 " 12 " 5.00 Large Areca Plants. Prices on application. Perdoz. Per 100 Jacque Rose plants, large, 6-in. pots, $1.00 $80.00 " " " K '• o En OA nn Soupert Kaiserin 2.50 20.00 5 " 2.50 20.00 " large strong, 6 " 4.00 30.C0 J. Wm. Coif lesh, S3d St. & Woodlaad Av. Philadelphia Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best powers say concerning it. ,, ^ W. HoBOKBN, N. J.. Feb. 18, i8<)7. Mr. Thbron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sir:— It gives me much pleasure to congratulate you upon your success in getting; up Carnation Supporte I think that those I have had from you are about as perfect as any- body will be able to make them. They certainly fill my bill for an ideal carnation support, a thing I have been lookmg; for for a long time. Wishing: you every success m the sale of them, lam, Yours truly, E. Asmus. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO., 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. M<^ntlon The Rav1«>w whan yog write. Florists' stock of Bedding Piants Alternantheras, Coleus. Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias, Salvias, etc. Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over our stock when in Milwaukee. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, 1«19 PoreHt Hone Are. MiLWAKKEE, WIS. Mention The Review when yoo write. Mention The Flortsta' Review when writing advertisers. DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER. PTBRIS SRRRULATA VOLUTA. BMTonla Dak* Seppelln. A new hybrid, tuberous-rooted va- riety, that delights in full sunshine, producing the en- tire summer rich, dazzling scarlet double flowers. Strong bulbs, 20c each. $2.00 perdoz.. $15.00 per 100. Beffonla Haw Frilled. Entirely distinct new tuberous-root- ed variety, very large flowers, beau- tifully frilled on the edges, similar to the newer forms of Petunias. Strong bulbs, 2.5c each, r2.50perdoz.,$18.(.0 per lOU. Aoalypha Sanderil. We offer strong, 2K-inch pots of this striking novelty ; 8Cc each, $3.09 per doz., r20.00 per 100. Asparagna Sprenfforii. A fine lot of strong plants from 8-inch pots; $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Oaladinm ▲rffyxitea. Always scarce ; a most desirable little plant to use in connection with cut-flower work; we ofler a fine lot of 2-inch pot plants $1.25 per doz., $10.(0 per 100. '^^ Slchardia Elliottiana. The best of the yellow Callas and the variety which will supersedeall others, a limited lot of good bulbs $1.50 each. Draoana Oodaefllana. A nice lot of 2-incb pot plants of this striking new variety; 35c each, $8.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Pterla Bermlata Tolnta. Entirely distinct from all other Ferns, a pretty variety to grow on into specimens, 2-inch pots ; 75c per doz., $6.00 per icO. For a full list of Novelties, Specialties and all Seasonable Stock, see our current quarterly wholesale list. HENRY A. DREER, "* a."* PhOadelpliia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. •••ROSlS... FROM 2>^-ln. POTS. Brideamaids per 100, $3. CO Brides 3.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Bridesmaids per 100, 91.80 Brides 1.50 Bassett & Washbirn, Greenhouses, HINSDALE, ILL. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO* Mention the Review when you write. SPRINGFIELD, EW JERSEY F. & F. NURSERIES.^S Wholesale Growers TREES and PLANTS In Full Assortment TRADE CATALOGUE FREE. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' rhcSs^ MANUAL William Scott. WZLIi BE BEADT rOft DEX.ZVBBY ZV JX7VB. It wil cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclopoeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. SEND IN TOITB ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. aORISTS* PUBUSHING CO., 520.533 Caxtoa Building, CHICAGO. ilHa^MMiih fc IW i- 1r •^•^■^.■;->>.A» ..^ .■> .a^^;^^u: ^:: MnlS^*A.ii A-^-^V.^.^ :j^ • .t^.\..-." -^L. ;'iij«. 580 The Wclkly Florists^ Review* MAY 4. 1899. SAMUELS. PENNOCK, „ . ^ , . OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From J2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M^ Saturdays. ^'"'"iS'EKJS^'^BlfSS^ocBSPE^^^^^^^ 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. . Mention the Review when you write. Wholesale -'*'^^* ■--riorlst PinSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 4j)ng Distance 'Phone 2167. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Write for Price Ltet. - '_ Mention The Review when you write. No. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. PHILADELPHIA. Trade was somewhat better the past ■week, due to a great many weddings taking place, and also to the unveiling of the Grant monument. There was also a number of dinners and recep- tions, in which a great many cut flow- ers were used.. However, the market is glutted and prices are way down. Beauties can be had at from $1.50 to ^3 per dozen. Brides and Bridesmaids, %2 to $4 per 100; carnations, from 7.5 cents to $1, some of the fancy varieties bringing $2. Sweet peas can be bought from $1 to $1.50 per 100. Mr. M. Rice, the head of the firm of M. Rice-& Co.. is taking a few days' vacation at Old Point Comfort. John Hackett, 62nd and Buist ave- nue, will retire from business about June 1. Among the visitors in town during the past week were Lloyd Kline, Potts- town, Pa.; T. Steckler, Reading, Pa., and Mr. Berckmans, Jr., of Augusta, Ga. Tuberose bulbs are not only below the average In size, but seem to be a very scarce article. This is attributed to the February freeze. We are informed that the Floral Exchange, 614 Chestnut street, will go out of the retail cut flower business June 1, but will continue to carry on the decorating trade, which will be conducted at their greenhouse on 6th street. They will also carry on the wholesale business at the same place. Professor Wm. R. Smith, from the Botanical Gardens at Washington, D. C, was also among the recent visit- ors. He was accompanied by Mr. . Robt. Craig. They visited the famous Spring Grove Nurseries at Riverton. R. WEST LATROBE, PA.— On May 5 the property of John Bohler, the flor- ist, will be disposed of by the sheriff at suit of the Latrobe Building and Loan Association. BUFFALO, N. Y.— The Whitney- Eckstein Seed Co., of this city, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $60,000. The directors are G. S. Hull, of this city, and Adolph and Charles Eckstein, of New York city. ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GAUX ,and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. Consign- ments of g:ood stock soliated. lltAngiiARihfis Western PcrviASNlvrtixicN. ' t'irism Rf,.('\. i We get dally new customers r because we have the reputation that all orders are punctually filled. Long: D stance Telephone 2985. WM. F. KAST1N6 & CO., 'm.':^'* Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and WIRE DBSIQNS on hand. Mention The Review when you write. Galax Leaves AND Leucothoe Sprays FOR SPRING AND 8VMMEB USE. Write for prices to HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1106 Tremont BIdg., BOSTON, MASS. Mention The Review when you write. NOTICE..... The annual meetinRf of the stockholders of the Cut Flower Exchange will be held at 404-412 East 84th Street, New York City, on Saturday, May H. 1899, at 9 o'clock, a. m. Four directors will be elected and other im- portant business transacted. Members are requested to attend. John Donaldson, Secy. Long's "Handy" Order Sheets The practical leaders to correct order taking in hurried hours. Binffla sampla free. . Pad of 100 sheets, mailed for 24 cents in stamps. Ten Pads (1000 sheets), by express, $1.76. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, BUFFALO, N.Y Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses. Carnations and nil kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. WM. F. KASTING, Sttna.; 495 Washington St.. BUFFALO. N. Y. Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Mention The Review when you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headquarters for CARNATIONS. Mention The Review when yon write. EDWARD REID, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. Wholesale Florlet, 1526 Ranstead St., PHKADaPHU, PA. Mention The Review when yon write^ Pandanus Yeitchii es Clean Stock, Pedestal Grown. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list of sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH Y0UN6, - Germantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when yon write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLmOK PLANTS. Largest stock in .'\merica. 8ZSBKSCHT ft SOV, Vew Bochelle, V. T. Mention The R#vl*w when you write. Subscribers. tmjmm Arc reminded a?;^1Jr; the interests of their paper by buying supplies of the advertisers in the .... .t^a".e^o?i?,r°^ Florists' Review paper when sendinK inquiries or orders. Always mention the Florists* Review who* writing advertisers. MAY 4. 1890. The Weekly Florists^ Review* SSI ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS JUST ARRIVED IN FINE CONDITION FRESH Seaforthia SEEDS ofEiegans.... Price, $3.00 per 1000. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Urtcof ISJohnSfKMt) 36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW YORK Mention The Review when you wntc. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strongr, healthy stock of the following well-known vaneties: Mme. G. Bergrmann Ivory ^ The Queen ' Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Wedding Niveus Minerva Liberty Bonna£fon Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood Rose Owen Eugene Dailledouze Wm. H. Lincoln CoL W. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. WhiUdin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingffordil Geo. W. Childs Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford from 2^^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; per luOO, $15.00 Cannts, good variety named |2.00perl00 " mixed 1.00 " NymphaeaOdonitaGigantet, strong roots 3.50 " R. VINCENT, JR.. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Review whan you write. M. A. Hunt Floral Co. Box 235, TERRE HAUTE, IND. BRIDESMAIDS AND BRIDES, 9-inoli for 032. SO and 3-iiioh for 032.6O per lOOO. Place yoor orders at once. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' m All UAL By WIXiXilAlK SCOTT Price, $5.00. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, en- cyclopoeadia style, so reference may be quiclc and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. Will be Ready for Delivery in June. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. aORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., 320-535 Cttxton BuiMing, ....CHKAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ROSES. EXTRA FANCY BEAUTIES. GOOD BEAUTIES. SHORT BEAUTIES. VERY CHOICE KAISERIN, regular Summer growth. SELECT MAIDS and BRIDES. METEORS and PERLES, good fair stock and seconds, at prices to stiit. CARNATIONS ARE OUR «PEGIAL.TY. WE HANDLE THE LARGEST LINE OF HIGH GRADE FANCY AND ORDINARY STOCK IN THE QTY. ON CHEAP STOCK VE CAN GET 'WAY DOWN. CAN SUPPLY LARGE BUYERS with STOCK THAT WILL MAKE THEM MONEY. Mention the Review Miscellaneous. SEASONABLE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. VERY FINE VALLEY — BULBOUS STOCK, MIGNONETTE, MAR- GUERITES, etc SWEET PEAS NOW COMING IN DAILY. Decorative. LOCAL GROWN ASPARAGUS, FINEST ADL\NTUM,GOOD GALAX. COMMON FERNS, 40c per JOG,. $4.00^ per JOOO. SMIL AX — scarce. We ship nothing knowingly but stock that will carry and give satisiaction. Our Prices s^k^t-i^t?iS VTMi Mi i^v^s^ conalBtont with qnallty of stock ahlppod. Store open from 7KX) A. M., tmtil 6:30 P. M. Sunoays and Holidays closed at noon, when you write. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Wholesale riorlst, STAMFORD, CONN. Herbaceous Plants a Specialty. Mention The Review wben yon write. Viburnum Pllcatum Large bushes, 6 ft. high, $12 per doz. Styrax Japonlca, fine bushy plants, 6 to 8 ft., $9 per doz. Koelrentera Panlcnlata, 8 to 10 ft., J6 per doz. Lar^e assortment of ornamental nursery stock. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale list for all in the trade. SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrterllle, Backs Co., Pa. Mention the Review when you wrlt« Geraniums vars., 12.00 per 100. OOper flOO best bedders, single and double, 2ii-\a. pots, $2..50perlOO;$I5.0qj 1000; 4-in. pots, per 100. BUSSBCKIA OOI^DEV OIiOW, 4-in. pots, 11.00 per 100. Finest double PSTUmAS, 2M-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. ^ ^ « , » w -r^ OAWHA8. leading (]. G. NANZ^ OWENSBORO, KY: Mention The Review when you write. ■j«.-..^v - ,..v, „:;..w ^■■^lt,i,n-Tkm-'--~''' -''■''■- - .iSLtS/LmiULi I^XTHT-r: r^ T»i!¥-M^,'»r-;-v, . ld XvLggvt 5.00 Argjle " 5.00 Xvelina " 5.00 Jubilee " 2.50 Daybreak " 2.50 Vrs. McBumey.... 2.50 $75.00 40.00 75.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, ind. Mention The Review when you write. 4 -I -1 CARNATIONS, Smilax and Paosies GOOD STOCK AT ORDINARY PRICES. ALBERT M.HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review wnen you write. 3-inch Pot©. X PLANTS, CKBTSAVTHSMT7M8. 100 Frank Hardy, 5inches $2.50 Modesto, BonnaflTon 2.50 eiorj of the PacUlc 2.50 tieorgiana Pitcher, Mrs. F. Perrin. .. 2.50 W. H. LlBCOlB 2.50 1000 $25.00 25.00 CABVATZONS. 2.00 2.00 25.00 Maad Deal. Mayor PIngree Harrison's Wlilte, Alaslia, Meteor. BOSES. Tellov Rambler, IMnlc Rambler 2.50 WIrite Rambler, Bride, 'Maid s.oo Pres. Caraot 4.00 All First-Class Stock. ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J. Mention The Review when you write. ROSES. ROSES Clean, healthy, well-rooted stock, in2K-in. pots, at $3.0j per lUO, while the stock lasts. BBXDS8, METBOBB, XAZDS, PBBZ.BS. Please mention Florists' Review when writing. L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Floriete, RICHMOND, INDIANA. Mention the Review when yxni write. DiBcoration Day Is Coming I Per too 5,000 Geraniums, 4H-in., mixed $ 7.00 1,000 10,000 " 3 " 4.00 5,000 15,000 " 2K " 2.00 4,000 5,000 " La Favorite, 8-in 4.00 10,000 5,000 " " 2Ji-in 2.00 lO.OOO 4.000 " Mme. Salleroi, 2K-in 2.00 15,000 2,000 Feverfew, Little Gem, in bud, 4M-in.. 10.00 2,000 Abutilons. mixed, 2Ji-in 2.00 1,000 1,000 Southern Thyme, 2}i-in 2.0i) 2,000 4,000 Velvet Plant, 2}i-in 2.00 1,500 20,000 Smilax, strong, 25i-in 2.00 5,000 500 Fuchsias, mixed, 25i-in 2.00 1,200 Per 100 Pelargoniums, The Queen, iH-in $8.00 Iresines, red, 2}i-in 2.00 yellow, 2}i-in 2.00 Coleus, 10 best bedders, 25i-in 2.00 Vinca, Lobelias and Smilax, from flats 1.00 Daisies, Snow Crest and Lengfield, 2}i-in 200 Begonia Erfordii, bedder, 2)i-in 2.00 Sandersonii, " " 2.00 Hybrida, " " 2.00 '■ 20 named varieties, " 2.00 " 3 in. and 4-in., in 10 varieties.. 4.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. morris, ill. NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON CEISELE Mention The Review when you write NEW HYBRID CARNATION VULCAN til^^n ^^.'^f.T.V^tl flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well established plants from 2Hi.in. pots, 3 for '2oc.; $1.U0 per doz. $5.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rate. ACALYPHA 5ANDERIANA. 4-in. pots. 50c eacli. Size pot. Asparagus SpreoKcri 'iH-'vach AKeratum, Princess Pauline 'iH " Browalia, New Qlant 2j< " Calla. Little Oem 3 " Phy sai'.8 PrancliettI ( Chinese Lantern Plant) 3 " Double Qlant Alyssum 3 " California Violets, strong young plants Clematis, large flowering varieties, 2-year-old Cannes, all the standard varieties. Write for prices. Carnation Victor, well established plant 2K " 3.00 11th and Jefferson Streets. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Review when you write. Per Per doz. lOO. 90.5U $4U0 50 4.00 .50 4.00 1.00 7.00 .60 400 .40 3.00 •2.00 3.00 20.00 CARNATIONS. n«v .«d st,«d«rd CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ""*' Our Price List is teeming with new and good things. Send for it. The stock we send out is a source of satisfaction to our customers and pride to ourselves. Don't wait too long ; some varieties are already very scarce. H. Weber & Sons, - Oakland, Md. Mention The Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | CARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for $4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washlngrton, D. G. FIRST-CLASS STOCK From 2^-in. pots, ready for 3 and 4-in. Strong and bushy Rose Geraniums, 8 var.; Heli- otrope, white and purple; Lemon Verbenas; Ivy Geraniums; Dusty Miller, $2.50 per 100. 3-in. Pe- largoniums, bud and bloom, hne, $5.00 per 100. Mexican Primrose, $1.60 per 100. California Vio- lets, strong rooted runners, 50c per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Princess Pauline Ageratum. rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. E. O. BUNVAR, Weinut Hill Greenhouses. Independence, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. B.^"l,x CARNATIONS ! Mrs. Bradt, Gold Nngset, Wblte Closi, fi.t U per liio. $iu.UO per 1000. Flora Hill, Daybreak and Jabllee, r^OO per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also 9 most promising varieties of '99, and 15 leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnation Daybreak $12.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. AVVA BOI.ETa', $7.50 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDCR. C. SOLTAU & CO., 1 99 Grtnt Ave., Jersey CKy, N. J. Mention The Review when yoa write. PINKS -AAA..,y..r> .^^..-.v.*;^,-^-.,^-^-.. ^•it^^.tt.^^ 584 The Weekly Rorists^ Review^ MAY 4, 1899. A STORY WITH A MORAL. He tells this story on Jhimself. He is young and ambitious and prides him- self on his common sense, his prac- tical businesslike way oi doing things and his sordid earthiness generally. On hifl way home the other evening be stopped to look in a florist's win- dow and the florist asked him inside to see some very flne wedding flowers he was sending out The florist is an elderly man, with kind eyes blinking behind spectacles. "You don't buy flowers any more, do you?" he in- quired as he tied up a bunch of white lilacs and pinks, and laid it on a fan of feathery green ferns. "No, I don't," said the businessilike man. "You were a pretty good customer a year or two ago. Violets every day, and rosea twice a week, wasn't it?" "Er — I was engaged then," and the practical one laughed and flushed. "You used to take her flowers every time you went to see her, didn't you?" and the old florist's tone was more kindly than inquisitive. "Yes." "They're not so very expensive in the spring." "Oh, she would have liked them as well bought on the streets, as long as they were fresh and fragrant. She didn't care for the swell box. She wasn't that kind at all." "Too bad, too bad. Young ladies are fickle. I suppose she chose another ia your stead." "Oh, no; I married her a year ago." The old florist twisted a bit of string around the stems of some pale rosebuds and then he said gently, as if treading on thin ice: "You don't love her any more?" "Indeed, I do. We're very happy. But you know the flower business doesn't go any more." "Did she ever say so?" asked the relentless old man. "Well — urn — er, no, I can't say she did." "Did yoii ever ask her about it?" "No. * I'm kept pretty busy, you know, with more practical things. I don't have time to bother about trifles." The old florist didn't answer. He dived into the ice-box and came out with a handful of mignonette and ^hlte tulips. He wrapped them in a comuoopia of tissue paper and hand- ed them to his late customer. "This is for old time's sake," he said. "You might take them to your wife, and if she doesn't like them you can bring them back to me." They never came back. But the young man did. — New York Commer- cial Advertiser. PAW PAW, ILL.— C. Weaver, lately with the Morris Floral Co., Morris, 111., and formerly of Bloomsburg, Pa., will start in business as a florist here. WAUKEGAN, ILL. — Extensive greenhouses are soon to be built at the R. Douglas' Sons Nurseries Look Here for Rooted Cuttings PerlOO Abutilon, var. trailing |2.U0 Ageratum, blue and >white.. 1.00 Alternanthera, red and yel- low, per 1000, $5.00. . . . : . .60 Anthemis, double yellow.. . 2.00 Begonia Rex, 30 to 80 var. .. 2.00 " Incarnata Gigantea 2.00 Vernon 1.00 Chrysanthemums, named.. 1.50 Cuphea (Cigar plant) 1.00 Coleus, mixed, per 1000, $5.. .60 " separate colors " $6.. .75 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 1.50 " named 1.50 Forget-me-not, winter flow- ering 1.50 • -"■ '^ - •' PerlOO German Ivy $1.25 Heliotrope, per ^000, 110.... 1.25 Geraniums, named; Double Grant, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Rev. I. B. At- kinson, Gloria cie France etc.. per 1000, $12.50..... 1.50 Mixed, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Md. Sal., ", 10.... 1.25 Bronze ' 1.50 Silver Leaf.. 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 3.00 Happy Thought 3.00 Mars 8.00 PerlOO Geranium Md. Bruant $2.00 Mrs. Parker 4.0O Imp. Sultana 1.50 Lemon Verbena 1.60 Lobelia, blue l.OO Lantana, assorted 1.50 Manettia bicolor 2.0O Pyrethrum Little Gem 1.50 Pelargoniums, named 4.0O mixed 8.00 Double Alyssum, giant 1.00 Salvia, scarlet 1.25 " golden leaved 2.00 Violet M. Louise 60 Verbenas, per IdOO, $6 75 Daisy Snow Crest 2.00 POTTED PLANTS. 2>^.inch except where noted. PerlOO Begonia Rex, mixed.20 to 30 var . . . . $1.00 " Louis Closson, $4 and 6."00 " named varieties 6.00 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Abutilon, var. trailing 4.00 Mrs. Parker Geranium 6.00 Per 100 Mrs. Pollock Ger $4.00 Silver Leaf " 4.00 Mars " 6.00 Md. Bruant " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Hydrangeas, P. and W., 4-inch 10.00 Vincas Var., 2-in.. 3-in.. 8Hin 4-in.. Dracaena $5.00 to PerlOO ...$2.0O , .. 4.0O ... 6.00 lO.OO 80.00 Imp. Sultana 8.00 Terms Cash or 0. 0. D. GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. CLEMATIS Fine 3-year stock on iiand in the following varieties: Tackmanii, Mme. Baron Veillard^ Henryii* I^mesina^ Duchess of Edinburgh^ Fairy Queen and Tackmanii Alba* $20 per 100. Rhododendrons BJi'SHritt vaneue.. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City. N. J Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Manttfacturenpf WIRE « DESIGNS ana Dealers in HmnmrnaORISTS' 88 SUPPLIES Mention The Review when you write. Fine Stock... of Meteors, Perles, Woottons and Kaiserins in2H inch pots, shifted from 2s and now ready for 4s. Also all kinds in 2-in. pots ready. Send $1.00 for samples of what you want to GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin. III. Mention The Review when you write. CRABB & HUNTER, Vmlpt ^''(^^''^ received now for Spring de- T l^Jl^t> livery of Al stock such as produces a CrkA^i£iliC-f-c crop-Marie Lo«ise. Far- 0|ft7\/iail9L9« qubarand Lady Campbell. PADIIATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, UnnHH I lUnOi Evelma, Painted Lady.Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. OBAHD KAFZBS, MZOH. Mention The Review when you write. L Brides k BrideBmaldSiAA en rrom a-in. Pots, \yi9U Vice Clean Btook at Mr4 p^,, iq^ Smilax, 2-in. pots, at $1.50 per 100. CARNATIONS-Rooted Cuttings. Scott, Bridesmaid, Stuart, Meteor, Gold Finch, Uncle John, per 100 $1.25 White Cloud, Dazzle, " 8.50 Daybreak, Flora Hill, Albertini, per 100 2.00 Bex BeeroniaS, 2M-in- pots, 8 varieties " ' perliO 8.C0 Cash with Order. Mcdonald & steele, "*tj;s.w^' Mention The Review when you write. MOLE TRAP For destroying ground moles in lawnsM>arka, gar- dens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT mole trap in existence. Ouaranteed to catch moles where all other traps fail. Sold by Seedsmen, Agricultural Imptement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $2.00, by n. W. riALrE8, RIDGCWOOD, N. J. Mention The Review when yon write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST , NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIPIS. IIIIISGS \NI) MMII UIN(> \l'l»\K\ll S Stnd Four Cent, fur Catalog,-. ■ • • (''^ 3 whole library in itself, and will tell you just •f FOR DELIVERY what you want to know in just the way you want to be ^ iivi iiiiiic- told- It will be the standard work of reference for % I IN d U IN b. iu. I I. * SEND IN YOIR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. the trade. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. -^GMIGAOO. * * * * «4»4»4»4»*4»*4'4'*4'4»4'4»4»4'**4»4»4'4'+*+*4»4'4»4»4»4»4»4»4>4»++4»X ^i^ I iiifiTifi'tfiwiMri II i' .\li\ji^iA^^'^."A>.«.V.j,.iitJ , V. ,t ■*^' V.-STV. ^ '*--?"^^,; ■' , -/ - -'.■'',■ ■t".*»*rw.>- ._/::, iiK^*-.f ./i,;; >,; ^^^'cv;- -ij^*;- ■■•? _ 586 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAY 4, 1899. THE FLORISTS* REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. S20-838 Caxton Bulldinc, Chlcaco, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Europe, ^.oo. scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Sub- Advertisingr rates: Per incn, |i.oo; V pasre, #13.50; full page, f 27.00. Discounts: 6 times,; per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; s' times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertismg accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following: Thursday. Copyright i8go. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.586 ♦Ameiican RoseCo. .583 Amling, E. C 581 Baker, W. J 580 Bassett & Washburn. 576-579 Benthey &Co 574 Berning, H. G 57rt Blanc &Co 579 Budlong, J. A 576 Buckbee.H.W 575 Bunyar, E. G 588 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 583 Chicago Wrecking Co!:. 688 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 576 Comesh,J. W 579 Cottage Gardens 575 Crabb & Hunter ....584 Cut Flower Ex 580 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 588 DeWitt, P. M 577 Dietsch, A. &C0....588 Dillon, J. L 582 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 583 DreeriH-A.' ."."■.■!. '.'579 Dunlop.Jno 582 Eisele,C 588 Elliott, W.H 582 Ellis & Pollworth ...588 Ellison &Tesson.... 576 Esler, John G. Secy .586 F. & F. Nurseries... 579 Felthousen, J. E....578 Gibbons, H.W 586 Giblin& Co 588 Greene & Underbill. . 584 Hales, H. W 584 Hall, W. E 574 Hancock , Geo. & Son 583 Heiss, J. B 578 Herr, Albert M 588 Hill.fe. G. &Co 583 Hitchings&Co 584-586-588 Humfeld, C 575 Hunt, E. H 576 Hunt,M.A.,Flo. Co.581 Iackson, E. B 581 acobs, S. & Sons... 588 ewett, Z. K. &C0..582 Lasting, W.F... 577-580 Keenan's Seed Store.577 Kelsey, H. P 580 Kellogg, Geo. M 576 Kennicott Bros. Co. 577 Kraft Plant Tonic... 577 Kroeschell Bros. Co.586 Kuebn.C.A 576 Kuhl. Geo. A 584 Lager & Hurrell ....576 Lawritzen, C 575 Lockland Lumber Co 574 LonffD. B 580 Lord & Bumbam Co 588 Louisville Tob. Co.. 586 Lynch, W. E 576 May, L. L. & Co. ...583 McDonald Bros 588 McDonald & Steele .584 McKellar & Winter- son 574 McMorran, E. £. & Co 688 Middlemass, A 579 Miller, A. L 682 Minor, W.L 577 Model Plant Stake Co. 679 Moon, S. C 581 Moninger, J. C. Co.. 585 MorrisFloral Co 588 Nanz,C. G 681 Old Colony Nurseries 582 Peacock, W. P 578 Pennock,S.S 580 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 580 Quaker City Machine Works 588 Randall, A. L 576 Reed & Keller 584 Regan Pt'g House... 586 Raid, Edw 580 Reimers, C. W 575 Reinberg Bros 576 Reynolcfs, A. L 583 Rice, M.&Co 575 Ricksecker, Cbas ...575 Roney Bros 574 Rudolph, Max 576 Schmitz, F. W. 0...584 Schultbeis, A 577 Siebrecht & Son ....580 Smith, N.& Son 579 Smith, E 578 Soltau, C. &Co 583 South Side Floral Co. 578 Storrs & Harrison. ..575 Thorbum,]. M.&Co. 581 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 581 Virginia Floral Co ..875 Wabash Ry 578 Weber &Sons 583 Wietor Bros 578 Wilmore, W. W 578 Wittbold, Geo 575 Young, John Welsh .580 Zeese&Co 588 Zyp, H. & Co 577 ACCORDING to reports in the daily press, New York City spends $7,000,- 000 annually for flowers. If this was not coupled with the statement that one grower sends in many American Beauty roses that "sell wholesale at $2 to $3 a piece" the report might be more readily accepted. Genniflate your Seeds in Jadoo Fibre (Every healthy seed will come up.) Strike your Cuttings in Jadoo Fibre (With ordinary care I(X) per cent will root) Try JADOO and be Convinced. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when jrou write. Steam aod Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED 132 Liberty Str««t. NEW YORK. ESTIMATES FREE. Menuop The itovtew when jrou wrUe. KROLSCHELL BROS CO. Greenhouse Boiler 29 to 59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST lucilBC OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS eUSS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. THE BES For Sale by Seed Stores For Free Pamphlet, write to Louisville Spirit Cured Tobacco Co. Lo«isville« Ky. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE... Florists ues Nofsery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Mention The Review when yon write. KEARNEY, N. J.— Joseph Fisher, Schuyler avenue, is rebuilding his en- tire plant and will grow a general line of plants and cut flowers. For a num- ber of years he has grown greenhouse vegetables exclusively, but will now discontinue this part of the business. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot \Niittr I5oiltTs, Pipes, littiiu)s tj- fatal,' I jc \n(l Ni'iitil.'tinij Vppiirdliis o;ir CtT.s tj' Catal,' 1 Mention The Review when you write. .ti^t,i'itfrT*.tii. •*■■" ^- -"" .■ ■ ■■- ..„.— 11..;...— ^ ■ ..— .f.:.Ji,., ini'., ■liiMriiiMlf'i g^^friaeuMl miuiiL. ':<'rY^ii- :■ v.- -,•";; ^.v-' .--V" ■ ■:'-\ y ■■ - MAYt.1899. The Weekly Rorists' Review. 587 Have you sent an Advertlsennent for the Florists' Manual? If not; send one now* You should not fail to have your card in the advertising pages of this great Ref- 'erence Book* Such an advertisement will be doing you good for years* You will want a copy of the book any- way and the extra expense for a small card is slight* If you have not received our circular^ giving size of page^ rates, etc*, write us for one* FLORISTS' PIBUSHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. .iiBbk ' -HiniftitiiimriirVliMiirfii i iiiit-^-- '"•■•■'■■''• ■" ■■.■—-•..■'.■' ^- :. - ."..■■.■j.-^: '■<-..-'.■ ,■ . ,.. ,^ ^^ ....■.:,.. . -. •--■ ' i . >. ■!■..>. .. «■■■■-. ^., .a; jl-.\ -^^itA V "A '■'*?' •'%; -iv ''.'•''" f~-""f'^'W 588 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAY 4. 18fl9. Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS. 108 ■ 114 Klbarty Street, Columbus, O. Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pendin^r. rar better, qtiioker and more effective than the bellow*. ^ Warmly com* mended by all who have tried it If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price $4.76 EDW. E. MoMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEYuLi. Those Red Pots standards— Full Size and Wide Bottoma, Bulb Pant and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St., Dotroit, MIeh. Mention The Review when you write. ^ EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE VENTIUTING APPARATUS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker City Machine Worlu, RICHMOND, IND. MenUow The Review whew too write. High Grade BOILERS Get our For GREENHOUSES. Catalogue. STUM HMD HOT WATKR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention The Review when Ton write. '^^jPliOlOpPOdb^i.NC.PWINdl: ■>()(.l>hlKMi(ik' Icfi-i. ^ 1^ Lord & Burnham Co. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Plans and Estimates fur- nished on application for HEATING AND VENTIUTING APPARATUS erected complete, or for ma- terial only. HIGHEST AWARDS AT WORLD'S FAIR. Send 4cts. postage for cataloKue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. We make special green- house PUTTY. Price on application. New York STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER in 4 sizes. Specially adapted for moderate ranges. We also make Sectional Heat- ers for large ranges. Highest Economy. Reasonable Prices. Send Sets, postage to New York office for latest Cata- logue of Heating and Venti- lating Apparatus. Estimates Furnished for Cypress Green- house Material. General OfRce offlce..'!^': St. James BIdg, Broadway & 26th St. and" workT'.' Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bone Meale.. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. BY THE BAG, TON OR CARLOAD J^ J^^ Aend for list of Sizes and Prices of our Improved CUT FLOWER BOX. ELLIS a POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. GLASS Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilatoi* GULF CYPRESS BARS, ETC. 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No. 76. SOME NOTES FROM FLORIDA. On the 10th of January 4ast, with snow on the ground and the mercury down almost to nothing, I dropped the hose and started for Florida. In Philadelphia next morning it was even colder, the sharp wind searching for the epidermis through overcoat and mittens, and finding It, too; but on waking the'second morning, as the train was neoring Charleston, S. C, how the scene had changed. The hills had disappeared, the flat, dark land was free from snow, and patch after patch of green growing vegetables flew by the windows, on parade. The northern oaks and chestnuts and ma- ples were seen no more, but in their places came the live oak, the cypress with its bulging bee-hive base, mag- nolias, and the long-haired southern pine, and soon the scrub palmetto claimed observance, and clumps of cane stakes were growing in the ditches, covered with foliage. Thence- forth the long swaying Tillandsia, the so-called Spanish moss, was seldom out of sight, as it hung from the branches of the trees in strange grey tufta, among which was often mingled the pineapple-like plants of other Til- landsias, the air plants of the north- em visitor. At 9 o'clock that night we were due to reach St. Petersburg, a new town of nearly 3,000 inhabi- tants, mostly from the north, situated in Hillsborough county, between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, on a peninsula about five miles wide at this point, which is the end of one of the branches of the railroads of the west coast. That night I slept with door and window open, with only the screens between me and the open country; and as soon as daylight came I was out strolling along the streets, where roses, heliotrope, coleus, vincas. Jessa- mines, daturas, allamandas, cannas and many other plants were in full bloom and vigorous growth; where alternanthera was bright as we have it in August, with poinsettia in full color outside, and palms and bamboos dressed in luxuriant green. A large- flowered red double ' hibiscus seemed especially vigorous; large plants of oleander were very common, thie apo- ponax was covered with its fragrant yellowish flowers, and prickly pears eight feet In diameter were studded with their purplish fruit. Before breakfast I had found an orange grove and saw them gathering the plump, bright fruit, and soon the butterflies were fitting about, and It was most comfortable In the shade. The change from snow to sand was so great and sudden that the heat became almost unbearable; and before night I had bought and was wearing a crash suit and straw hat. Next to the climate, the most noticeable difference between Pennsylvania and Florida Is the ap- pearance of the country itself. Here the land is low and flat, much of it but little above the level of the ocean. A Village Lot in Florida. ril8triiiirniT>ili*tiiiiMiiiml'i"i ■' tfir' ' ~ '"'•-"'-'^"'■'^--'•^'^-^^■B'lHwnr'iinTwTJi'aT Ta-'*! ' i iiiir-"-'--^-"-^--v>--.-*.--»-^---..t^^V!L-.:-.'^i,fa.-i-.jr;i,--.^- ... ■ ■'■■■''•^tij^.^-^--'-''-^ -'■^tifVlllirmiiti^iitTtiU 7»^^ •v.. 590 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAT U. im. from, which it has but recently emerged. Rocks and stones are al- most unknown; and instead of soil there is sand everywhere, which on the beach is so white as to resemble snowdrifts, and affects the eyes almost as much. Some of the finest oranges in the world are grown here; and I was sur- prised to learn that the russet orange is not a distinct variety, but that rus- set and bright oranges are picked from the same tree, the russeting being caused by an insect. The quality of the fruit, including the thickness of crop of fruit should be ready to gath- er, weighing from 5 to 10 pounds each and which sold in January at 5 cents a pound at the pineries. At the time the first fruit is cut, there should be five or six suckers on each plant, which may be taken off and rooted, and soon there will be more to take off and root; and at the present price of plants it would be most profitable to not allow the plants to fruit at all, but to turn the efforts of the plant to produce more suckers, which means more plants to sell. There are also some good sized plantations of straw- .■^'''hj^4' ^ Mistletoe Growing on an Oak in Florida. the skin, depends largely on the kind and amount of fertilizer used, and the times of its application. Seventy pounds of commercial manure is often applied to a tree each year, the cost per acre amounting to about $300. The cultivation of pine apples is a very important and growing industry here, and the plantations are partly or wholly inclosed by a close board fence and slatted overhead. Pineapple plants were selling for 10 cents each when I was there, and I am told that now they are worth 20 cents, and ,as usually set, it requires 9,000 plants for an acre. To buy the land and clear it, prepare and fertilize the soil, inclose and cover it, and plant the pines, requires the outlay of near- ly $3,000 an acre, and within eighteen months from the time of planting a berries here, and they begin to pick the fruit in January. The ground around the plants is mulched at the proper time with pine needles. Peaches — such as we grow — apples, currants, raspberries and blackberries, do not seem to do well, but they cul- tivate to some extent many of the tropical fruits, such as avocato, pears, mangoes, guavas, melon pawpaws, Su- rinam cherries, dates, etc., but they are uncertain, many of them being injured or destroyed by the frost in February, when the mercury dropped to 24 degrees, with a light snowfall. A number of the tropical and dis- tinctly southern fruits and plants are shown in the illustration of a village lot with this. The tall, leafy trees are avocatos; the taller plants in the rear are giant bamboos; the vine at the left is a scuppernong grape; yellow jessamine clambers over the corner of the veranda; immediately in front of the house is a brilliant acalypha; there are loquats and bananas in view, the palm is Cocos Alphonsi, and the bare and branching plant near the right, like our poke, is cassava. A great variety of wild flowers were in bloom in January and February, and on the coast and in the hum- mocks the palmetto flourishes, some of the plants being twenty feet high and eighteen inches in diameter at the ground. There also some of the epiphy- tal orchids, and Polypodium incanum luxuriate on the stems and branches of the live oaks, while several kinds of smilax and other climbers add to the tangle. I visited one of the principal florists of the south, of whose place I hope to send you some notes soon. W. T. BELL. • NEW ROSE LIBERTY. We present herewith an engraving from a photograph of a house of the new crimson hybrid tea rose Liberty at the establishment of Mr. Ernst As- mus. West Hoboken, N. J. We visited this house last February and as a re- sult were much impressed with the value of this new rose. While Meteor is the only forcing rose we have with which it may be compared, it seems almost absurd to class them together. Liberty is not only larger and of better shape, but the color is superb, the petals covered with a fine bloom, like those of the old Jacqueminot, and it possesses that crowning glory, a strong but delicate fragrance, that would alone make it popular. And most important to the commercial grower, it gives every evi- dence of being a very free and con- tinuous producer. If Liberty fulfills all its promises, and we see no reason why it should not, Meteor will be universally dropped as soon as Liberty has been generally disseminated. It will be in- troduced during the spring of 1900. The house illustrated is 15x150 and contains 1,035 plants in two center beds, one 5 feet 9 inches wide, con- taining five rows of plants, and one 4 feet 7 inches wide, containing four rows of plants. There are walks next the outside walls in addition to that in the center. The growth and bloom seen in this house at the time of our visit were certainly remarkable and bear out Mr. Asmus' assertion that Liberty is an even freer bloomer than Meteor. A peculiarity of growth is that if cut back when the wood is ripened there will be only one break, always bring- ing a bloom, while if a bud is pinched out when the shoot is soft there will be two or more breaks. The blooms seen on the plants were nearly all equal in quality to those shown at the exhibitions and there was no variation whatever in color. Mr. Asmus' record shows that he cut an average of 22 blooms per plant for MAY U, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 59 J House of New Gimson Hybrid Tea Rose Liberty at the establishment of Mr. Ernst Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J. the four months ending January 1 last. At Christmas the best blooms sold at |50 a hundred and the seconds at $25. So he has already made a good deal on Liberty from the flowers alone. The picture is also useful in illus- trating the iron - frame construction seen in all the more recently built houses at Mr. Asmus' place. The whole weight of the roof is carried by the iron rafters, the sash bars being sup- ported by angle-iron purlins that ex- tend from one rafter to another. There is no plate,' its place being taken by an angle-iron that holds the rafters firmly in position. The glass of the roof and that of the sides meet, the former extending half an inch over the latter. But it should be noted that in this house the rafters bow out at the sides so as to allow drip to fall clear; otherwise more of a lap at the eaves would be necessary. This style of construction is, of course, expensive, but it makes a wonderfully light house and one that will last for very many y-ears in good condition. PALMS. Please give us something on tho general culture of palms. Soil need- ed, and how often repotted, etc. i. L. L. The culture of various palms has been touched upon on many occasions in the columns of the Florists' Re- view, but we understand by this query that our correspondent requires some brief cultural directions that may be applied in a general way to the com- mon species of palms that are most in evidence among the trade, and such directions would be about as follows: As to soil, the first requisite is good loam as a basis for the compost, pre- ferably in the form of sod from an old pasture lot, and the easiest method of removing this is by means of a plow that is set to turn a furrow about four inches deep. The sod should then be stacked up In the compost heap with layers of good manure, using about one-sixth of manure to five-sixths of sod, and after having been stacked long enough to rot the sod, the soil will be ready for use. In case the soil is very heavy, a small proportion of coarse sand may be added, but if taken from light land this will not be needed. A small quantity of bone dust may be used to advantage when mixing up the soil for potting, but this should not be overdone, and an 8-inch pot full of the bone is usually enough for four wheelbarrow loads of soil. For latanias, kentiaa, arecas, sea- forthias and phoenix this soil usually gives good results, but for Cocos Wed- deliana I prefer a lighter and more open soil, in which about one-third of peat is included. The repotting of palms depends en- >\-^AM !r;>v^^:j. 592 The Weddy Florists* Eleview. MAY 11. 1899. tlrely on the condition of the plants, but is generally done but once a year. But In growing on young stock rapid- ly it is often necessary to give them more frequent shifts than this, though not too large a shift at one operation, it being good practice to give only one inch shifts up to 4-inch pots, and from that size onward to give two-inch shifts. From March 1 to November 1 it is best to keep the greenhouse shaded over the palms, but during the winter little or no shading is needed, the co- cos enjoying shade more than either of the other species noted. Always keep the palms moist at the root, though not sodden, and syringe thor- oughly every bright day. Of the species named, the areoas and cocos prefer a temperature of 65 to 68 degrees at night during the winter, while latanias, kentias, seaforthias and phoenix will keep in good condi- tion at a slightly lower temperature, for example, at an average of 60 de- grees. Ventilate much as you would with a rose-house, giving plenty of fresh air in bright weather, but avoiding di- rect drafts. W. H. TAPLIN. CHRYSANTHEMUM NOTES. SoiL Soil for the benches should be pre- pared, and we will suppose that the grower has his compost heap already put up, for this is the only proper method to get soil in the right con- dition for use in greenhouses. Soil that has been stacked up for a few months will cut down mellow and sweet, and the manure will be nicely rotted. If the loam is heavy and close in texture, it should be turned over, and a liberal proportion of leaf soil or wood ashes should be incorporated with it. This will help to lighten the whole, and al- low water to pass readily through it. Some varietree, Golden Wedding particularly, must have a free soil to work in, for if the soil becomes sour and stagnant, disease will most as- suredly appear. We have found that the best possible material to place in the bottom of the bench before putting in the soil is fresh sod. Place it grassy side down, to cover the spaces between the boards, and the bench will drain freely and evenly. The sod, too, as it rots, is valuable, for the mum roots love to ramble through the fiber and derive much nutriment therefrom. When fresh sod is not obtainable, and this is very often the case, a little clean straw laid over the boards will keep the soil from running through and blocking up the drainage of the bench. But when you can get sod, by all means use it in preference to any- thing else. To get back to the soil, we believe in a good, sound loam, without much manure of any kind in it. The manure can be given at any time when the plants need it, and until they do need it its presence is often more harmful than beneficial by inducing too quick and sappy a growth. A learned pro- fessor in a paper that he read at the meeting of the Carnation Society In Philadelphia said among other things that "Plants were like some men — they would not work for their living if they could get it without," or words to that effect. Every observant florist knows the truth of this remark, and there is a mighty big difference in the growth of a bench of mums where the soil is overcharged with manure and the growth where comparatively little is used and the plants are sending out roots in every direction, looking for nourishment, "working for their food." Get the root action and the top growth is bound to be all right. Planting. The earliest varieties can be planted any time now, the sooner the better, in fact, if the best results are looked for. We would plant all our varieties in May if space and circumstances per- mitted. The longer growing season the plants have, the finer will be the fiowers, but one cannot plant the tall, strong growing varieties in May unless they can have at least eight feet of head room. Wedding last year plant- ed in May ran up eight feet, which was pretty high, but the price the flowers brought was high too. Early varieties should be planted together in the same bench; then they can all receive the same treatment, and also when they are cut out the bench can be at once utilized for something else. After planting flrm the soil well about the plants and they will make a close- Jointed, sturdy growth, and this growth is the kind that produces good flowers. As to distance apart, we never plant less than 10x10, because we want the best or none, but good flowers can be produced on the early varieties if planted as close as 7x7. Use care when planting and put the tallest kinds in the center of the bench, grad- ing down to the dwarf kinds on the outside, as, for Instance, Merry Mon- arch and its yellow sport in the cen- ter, with Bonnaffon and kindred va- rieties next, and Glory of the Paciflc and its white sport on the outside. Then each variety gets a chance to ripen its wood properly, and the effect of the flowering period will show the beneflt of systematic planting. We have varieties now catalogued to come in by the middle of September, and such varieties I should think would be Just as well planted outside and left to flower there instead of tak- ing up valuable bench room. They could be cut before frost, and no fancy prices can be realized so early in the season. Some growers vie with each other to get the first fiowers in the market, but, as a rule, the first fiowers are mighty poor looking things. Cuttings. Cuttings in the sand bed should not be neglected because the spring rush is on. Let it rush and pot up your cuttings as soon as they are ready. Get in all your cuttings now as soon as you can, unless it is for some side bench, where tne head room is limited to a couple of feet or so. Use only the dwarf kinds for such work. If you plant Autumn Glory, Mrs. Weeks or Frank Hardy on a little side bench, you will be kicking yourself by-and- by, when you have to bend the stems down to keep the fiowers away from the glass. Solar Queen Is a fine va- riety for the side bench, but remtem her in planting that while it makes a big flower, it makes big foliage, too. Crown buds of this variety taken Au- gust 23 last year gave magnificent re- sults, with the flower in flne shape by October 23. BRIAN BORU. BACTERIA AND NITRATES. The attention of practical cultivat- ors, as well as of scientists, might well be directed to the discoveries of E. Breal, who has found that an antago- nistic bacterium or ferment exists In large quantities upon refuse straw and other vegetable waste scattered upon the surface of the land. This ferment has the power of attacking the ni- trates In the soil and of liberating the nitrogen In the form of free nitrogen. In one experiment conducted by Breal, one-third of the nitrate under experi- mentation disappeared by the action of this ferment; In another, 67 per cent of the nitrate disappeared. He found that the destructive action of this bac- terium accounts for the disappearance of nitrates in soils covered with large quantities of vegetable wastes, a fact of immeAse importance to the culti- vator. Probably this may account for the loss of a large amount of the nitrogen that has heretofore been supposed to be carried into the soil "by green ma- nures, but which the growing crop has so frequently failed to flnd. When we remember that nitrogen is appropri- ated by the plant in the form of ni- trates, and that no matter what source of nitrogen may be employed as a fertilizer, before the plant can use it it must be converted into nitrate, the part played by these ferments becomes of the highest importance to the agri- culturist and the gardener. zASiiitttfajeiii Si'Awlitii'iih'i'iiiSt) f •iTiJMiiinaii'rii' - ^■■-■^j'- ■-- 1 ujj^i <..-.-:- ^ .>.. 1^ .. ..:>..' .■•! &_r-h«'^^ fik-*l ...>jL/-i^_. 11^ MAY 11, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 593 The conditions under which these bacteria are produced are being care- fully studied by scientific men, and It is well known that the nitrates are produced most rapidly in a warm moist atmosphere. They are therefore not present in sufficient quantities to produce the most luxuriant growth of vegetation in the spring of the year when in practice it is most demanded. Hence scientific men generally recom- mend the addition of nitrate to ferti- lizers intended for spring use, and in all cases where it is desirable to start the crop off with a rapid, vigorous, healthy growth. — Gardeners' Magazine. Boarding Plants. Boarding plants is a timely subject to discuss among the retailers, for now is the time every kind, old and young lady, will send round or carry her plant td you and ask you to keep it for her till she returns from Eu- rope or the country home. This is a puzzling side of our business very few care to have anything to do with, be- cause it is the one side there is the least satisfaction or profit derived from; still we must either take their plants or refuse in a way that will hot drive their trade away; in all cases • a great deal of diplomacy is required. If you sell a person a plant in the autumn it does not necessarily imply that you should care for that plant all the next summer, but if that per- son has been or may be a good custo- mer, it is to your interest to con- sider very carefully what you do. Many florists positively refuse to board plants, except for a few special custo- mers, and they seem to get along bet- ter than those who want to grab all and lose much. There are many occa- sions upon which the average retailer could assert himself, his dignity and independence by refusing to take half dead plants back from customers, but the ghost of his brother florist up the street paralyzes his manliness. Yes, rivalry, with all its imaginations and deeds, makes us do many a small thing we are blind to ourselves, but which we would be quick to see and de- nounce if done by other professions. That is why we often say, "Oh, yes, certainly," when some lady comes to us with a dead palm with the request that she wants us to make it grow beautiful by fall; if we happen to re- fuse she may say something about your rival, and then, alas, you forget and take it. Now, about one of the worst things a florist can do is to have old rub- bishy plants about his store, and every grower hates them in his greenhouse; they are a detriment to every part of our business. Of course, there are many good plants we have loaned out and which are still serviceable for decoration; if they have been in a dark house for months they should not be suddenly put in the full glare of the sun, for that will be fatal to undeveloped leaves; repot and thor- oughly clean them, or better still, send them to your grower if you don't ne«d them for decorations. If you are com- pelled to take plants to board for the summer you can charge 50 cents a month for each plant, or figure out the value of space they may occupy at about one dollar per square ft. for the year; in many cases you can throw the plant away and give your custo- mer a new one for the price it would cost to board it; they need not know you do so and it is generally the best to do when you have no greenhouse. Window Boxes, Etc. The present warm weather makes many customers anxious to have their window boxes filled, and they all gen- erally want them done at once. Pan- sies, daisies and ivies are the only safe things to put out in the north yet, for we have often had very severe frosts or killing chilly winds up to the 15th or 20th of May. We are still filling boxes and vases with pansies and they are very fine this year. The ivy for hanging vines are put in very thick; it gives a more substantial appearance to the box and they can be left there all summer. When you make up the boxes and vases for summer don't for- get that cannas are very good for tl^e center or background, but there are only a few varieties adapted for this purpose. This is where many retail- ers make the sad mistake of buying 6- feet cannas which never bloom; get Pierson's Premier or Queen Charlotte for gold-laced scarlet, Madame Crozy for scarlet, EUdorado for yellow, Tarry- town for cherry red, Charles Hender- son for crimson, Paul Marquant for salmon. Black Beauty or Egandale for red foliage, and John White for varie- gated; of course there are a few other varieties but most of them are tall growers, big-leaved or too dirty-flow- ered for what we are writing about. Single petunias, Dracaena indivlsa, scarlet geraniums, variegated vinca, bright colored coleus. Lobelia gracilis, nasturtiums, hydrangeas and that class of stock is the best to use, but we will refer to this subject again. Bay Trees. There is an ever increasing demand for Bay trees in this country, and we find that the standard shape Is the most popular; though pyramids are best suited to many positions, still the average buyer looks upon the pyramid shaped as merely green bushes and they have not much value in his eye. The tubs these trees are grown in and shipped here are not suited to our hot, dry climate, and it takes a great deal of watering to keep the trees alive if they happen to be in a sunny place. You can overcome this "difficulty by putting the tubs into kerosene barrels cut to the right depth, and fill the space between the tubs with soil, this will retain the moisture and also keep your trees from blowing over and otherwise enable you to place and grow them on roofs or warm places. When these trees are placed on veran- das or porches, however, where room is very scarce, let them alone in the original tubs but paint these green, the iron hoops black and put a pan under them to hold water. Various Plants. Large tubs of hydrangeas will be in big demand this summer for country places and seaside resorts, and they certainly make a fine show when filled properly and the tubs nicely painted. The majority of us have to deal in bedding plants more or less. In the New York plant market the growers put 12 assorted verbenas in baskets and sell them for |4 per doz. baskets; these retail for 75 cents to |1 per basket. The growers put the gerani- ums up 12 in a box, mostly assorted colors; they sell them for 75 cents to |1 per box, and they retail for from |2 to $3 per box. Roses in pots are fine just now, Magnas, Brunners and Jacques; the growers sell for $2.50 to 14.50 per dozen pots; you can get from 50 cents to $1.50 each for them. Pan- sies usually come in flats and they charge 60 to 75 cents a flat for them;* you can sell them for 75 cents or |1 per dozen. Ivy goes well just now and it's always safe to keep a few; you will pay $2 a dozen for good ones and can double your money on them. But let us go back to roses. You know every amateur asks for monthly roses. Many of you don't know what t-i.l'/ • ■■ ■■'■^' '^ 594 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAY 11, 1899. that means and if you do I'm afraid you tell lots of stories. Well, there is no need for that because there are lots of tea roses obtainable and better prices can be got for them. Cloth- ilde Soupert makes a fine pot rose and is selling well at present. Pelargoniums, or as the people here call them, "Lady Washingtons," are very popular this year, and we think the demand would yearly increase if the growers grew them better. It's very remarkable how the American people differ in taste from the Euro- peans. There is always a great run on heliotrope, musk, fuchsias, double geraniums, selaginellas, etc., in Paris and London. In New York, roses, semi-double and single geraniums, pansies, cannas, verbenas and petu- nias are the greatest favorites. We are behind Europe in the matter of plants. In the first place the big majority are poorly grown and badly presented in the market; they are put up with little of that artistic touch so very prominent in Paris and London, but there are extenuating circum- stances connected with our side of the case. It is harder for amateurs to grow pot plants here, with our scorch- ing climate; then again our growers are mostly men who have but recent- ly wrested a fair living from a strange country and who have but inconven- ient and poorly arranged markets to sell their goods in; a few years more and this will be changed. Cut Flowen. Let us drop plants now and talk cut flowers in which our country leads the world. The fashion in cut flowers changes very often in many cases here because we have such an immense and varied stock to select from all the year around, and the wide awake flor- ist is always on the lookout for the first appearance of any particular flower. Double violets are over for this season but wild violets are on hand by the million and they are a lovely little flower; there is nothing in them for the retail florist, however, for the peddlers sell them in all our northern cities for a few cents a bunch, still we should have a good big dish of them in every store, they are good for funeral work, they make a splendid cluster (if arranged tightly) on an ivy wreath, or for that matter in any design, but don't scatter them or place them loosely, they droop too quickly. They are just the thing for children's parties and you can put nar- row dark green ribbon on them, it's better than sickly violet or deep pur- ple. They are also much worn as cor- sage bouquets and boutonnieres in an informal way; good big bunches and no fixings of any kind. Outdoor lilac is coming in very plentifully and it is fine material for many kinds of work. Some of you will say there is lots of work and very little money in outdoor fiowers, yet the best of your customers demand them, and besides we must have some- thing in the shop. The majority of the lilac we have seen this spring was cut too short, doubtless the shippers considered package and expressage. Have your lilac cut good and long with some foliage with it and if you bunch it have it loosely done. If you decorate with it try to fill your vases high and loose and be careful what colors you put near it. If you fill a tall vase with lilac and let a spray of white dogwood hang down or lay in front it will give a pleasing effect; be careful though about the color of your vase. Although we may have a little more latitude with spring flowers, still discordant colored vases will spoil the effect of any arrangement and the more we use outdoor flowers the less we should use of ribbons. This makes a pretty mirror: Cover the wood with green, but have it neat and trim, dark green for ground work, lighter tips or sprays on top to flnish with; then get nice flowering branches of dogwood (Cornus florida), begin at the top of the mirror and arrange the branches so they will partly cover the green and show prominently through the glass; let a few sprays of bougain- villea hang from the top center or put a vase or cluster of lilac in the lower center, Stephanotis floribunda is the latest for bridal bouquets, and it makes up beautifully. There are two ways of doing it. For the round bouquet, the foliage being too stiff, the clusters of flowers are put on No, 21 wire and a tevr buds are similarly wired. Aspara- gus tenuissimus is used for supporting greens and that is covered with fronds of Adiantum gracillimum; arrange your flowers loosely by flxing a cluster of buds and flowers here and there a little above the others, fringe oft with Adiantum Farleyense; cover your han- dle flrst with tinfoil, then cream satin ribbon and short loops of tulle or very flne lace. This bouquet when flnished should not be more than 12 to 14 inches in diameter and be very light in weight. For the cluster spray the Stephan- otis is cut in branches about 18 inches long and the large leaves cut off. One or two flne tips of asparagus are used for a background; the spray Is ar- ranged to taper to an irregular point, the top or hand-piece of the cluster is finished off well with flowers wired and fringed with Adiantum, a cluster of narrow white ribbon is tied on the handle; avoid stiffness and be careful the spray when flnished is not longer than 16 to 18 inches. There are some spikes of Odonto- glossum crispum to be had yet. A few of them and a cluster of orange blos- soms make up flnely. Valley, of course, will always be the same old standby but when we use much green and wire it makes up very heavy. Remember the day of heavy clumsy bridal bou- quets has passed; whatever material you may make them of they should be light and graceful. The shower of ribbons is no longer in vogue among the better element; the present styles of wedding dresses are more elaborate" than ever, more lace is used on them, and in conse- quence smaller, choicer and more deli- cately arranged bouquets are required, and when you are tying ribbon on please consider how cheap it will look against lovely lace, Cattleya Mossiae blooms are on hand, and what beautiful colors many of them have! Their delicate rosy lilac tints are just the thing wanted for bridesmaids' bunches, and there is a new ribbon that just matches them. Don't kill them with any other colored ribbon, be exact in the shades or use none. Remember when ferns of any kind are used for bouquets it should be first soaked in water for some time, and don't depend on it too much, keep it within bounds. The long graceful racemes of Den- drobium thyrsiflorum, with their white and golden orange flowers, make a charming effect in the window; they are elegant for the basket handle or white or blue vase, Cattleya citrina is the flnest yellow flower obtainable just now, and it is offered to the bridesmaid in a yellow dress. Blue cornflowers are coming in and are quickly snapped up; the color is a scarce one, and the flower is very popular for street wear. IVERA, SOLOMON'S SEAL FOR FORCING. It is strange how many are unac- quainted with the fact that Solomon's Seal can be easily forced into flower in » mid-winter, but such is the case, and yet it is a subject that lends itself most readily to this treatment, and its flowers then come in for a greater share of admiration than when al- lowed to expand naturally outdoors, . while its delicate hawthorn-like frag- rance is also very much more appre- ciated. It is so easy to grow, and the plant increases so rapidly, if a little ordinary care and attention Is be- stowed on it, that it is really one of the most inexpensive plants we have for forcing; all that is necessary is to set apart a piece of ground of suffi- cient size so that about one-third of the roots can be lifted each year. Any good garden soil will suffice, and if a little manure can be spared to dig in before planting, all the better. The roots should be planted in rows one foot apart, nine inches asunder, and deep enough to allow the crowns be- ing covered with two inches of soil. Once planted, they give no further trouble, and spread very quickly In- deed, and soon take possession of the whole plot. To keep up the stock, the roots, after being forced, should be taken care of and replanted, either where lifted from, or in another spot if preferred. It is a good plan to put a little litter in the autumn over that portion of the bed from which lifting is to be done, when there will be no difficulty in digging up the roots should severe weather set in. As regards the forcing, all that is necessary after the roots are potted is AtMWittKHltiiMiniiitoii'rr'Vi • ii i rri^ftiifitf>l'iVlMfifr>rr-" -■'-'*"-■■»- ■^'"-•-'■•^' ■■—'■•^~'-'^-'»-- -■■ ,...^. V. ■.-.^..;^.'.--/'f.',„ . — i. -,...:,tj..^^ .^■..... ~ ^.-ijfii- II Trit iIm iurVi" ,.^L-..^j.»i^.^-.. .».:!.cj,> ^F-.n— ■.■;-:»fl- MAY 11, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 595 to place them in heat, but I find that farcing is considerably facilitated by plunging the pots in a fermenting bed of leaves, sufficiently deep enough to just cover the crowns; they must, however, be lifted out before they be- come drawn. Forced in this way they can be had in flower in from three to four weeks from the time of starting. The flowers last in good condition for some time if the plants are moved to the greenhouse or conservatory just as they begin to open, and a few speci- mens will be found to be extremely useful for either of the structures named in the dull winter months. — A. Waid, In Gardeners' Magazine. Hanging Baskets. It will soon be time to flU hanging baskets. They have of late years largely given way to a better style of ornamental gardening. They entail ^reat labor and care and are suitable only for verandas of moderate sized houses. You frequently see a string of them hanging around the veranda of some pijblic resort and as the result of wind, dust and neglect they are oft- -en as ornamental as a last year's bird's nest. But in spite of all this abuse there is sure to be some wanted and somehow or other what you have are sure to be cleaned up and gone before the season is over. The wire baskets lined with green moss are the most satisfactory. The soil used in filling them should be ipf the richest; even if there is some bone- meal used it is no crime, for the num- ber of plants you are expected to use in a 12-inch basket is enough to fill a flower-bed five feet in diameter, and this mass of roots has to secure nour- ishment from half a peck of soil. Still with faithful attention to watering and not too much exposure to the sun and wind they remain quite respect- able in appearance throughout the summer. The chief beauty of a hang- ing basket is undoubtedly the so called vines, for the baskets are always in such a position that you get a view of the sides and bottom. The only time the top is much noticed is when you lift the basket off the hook and place It on the walk for the gaze of the prospective buyer, and say: "There's a beauty, Ma'm." The center plants always look well in the greenhouse. The stimulus of the good rich earth, and the free cir- culation of air around them induces a free growth on the geraniums and be- gonias you have used in the center. But the drooping vines are the real essential part of the hanging basket There is not a great variety of choice vines that will stand the ordeal but there are plenty of free-growing com- mon plants and plants are none the less beautiful because familiar and easy to grow. The great popularity of the zonale geranium at the present day is proof of that. So be sure to use free growing vines, and don't put all the shorter growing kinds on one side of the basket, and the more rampant growing ones on the other. Among the plants we use for vines are the ivy geraniums, green and var- iegated vincas, Abutilon vexillarium, double sweet alyssum, nasturtium, senecio, variegated glecoma, lobelia, lysimachia, nierembergia, English ivy, sedum. When the soil is well filled with roots these baskets need a great deal of water and they should be in a shaded house or they will get ex- hausted. Vases. The same class of plants of a larger size are used in our rustic baskets and Iron vases, so many thousands of which are now used in our cemeteries. Perhaps some of my readers are in this laborious business. There is real- ly not a great margin in the vase busi- ness, but when you get a fair price for the "care" or watering and you have a good number, there is a good remun- eration for your work providing you have enough of it to do. We have one style of filling that we call "good mixed." That means that we use a variety of plants and use our own taste. There is generally a Dra- caena indivisa, a small phoenix or can- na in the center. All palms, except- ing the phoenix burn with us when exposed to cast iron vase conditions. Besides the edge, or drooping plants, we use double zonale geraniums, sil- ver leaf geraniums, distinct coleus like Verschaffelti and Golden Bedder, achyranthes, centaurea, and if in a shady position under trees. Rex be- gonias and fuchsias. Don't put pelar- goniums or feverfew into a vase; for that purpose they are a fraud. For large vases the English ivy is the best of all droopers. Many people are tired of a mixture of plants and want their vase filled with a solid color of geraniums, or perhaps Jl^egonia Vernon. They are the most satisfactory vases, and the most satisfactory people that order them, for your profit is double that on the mixed assortment, so you should be very civil to your customer and fill the vase well. I have not kept posted on the new- er geraniums, or have not tried them for this purpose, but what we want in a vase geranium are freedom of bloom and a cast iron constitution. When they want pink everyone asks for Emlle de Girardin, and it is a good one, but no better than the fine Beaute Poitevine. S. A. Nutt cant be beat for a dark red (or is it a crimson?), and in its color Ernest Lauth is fine. La Favorite is a white that will grow and fiower all summer. People ask for all sorts of combina- tiors, and you must please them. There is no business that doesn't have its drawbacks. But when the weeping widow or maiden aunt says she wants to select the plants for her vase and is very particular about the blending of the shades, then you will wish you had passed away during the stone age, or were a policeman. WM. SCOTT. JADOO. "What are the latest facts about Jadoo?" was one of the questions dis- cussed at the last meeting of the Phil- adelphia Florists* Club, held May 2. Mr. John Hobson, gardener to B. A. Schmidt, Esq., Radnor, Pa., exhibited a fine specimen calceolaria grown in a mixture of one-third Jadoo fiber and two-thirds soil, and a magniflcent spe- cimen of bougainvillea In pure Jadoo fiber, and was called upon by the pres- ident for some remarks. Mr. Hobson responded: "I would say that I find I can grow my plants better in Jadoo than in the old compost. The foliage is better, and the culture much easier. In the summer time so much less water is required. I have found Jadoo to give greater satisfaction each year, and the more I have tried it the better I have liked it. "The Calceolaria hybrida, which was grown partly in Jadoo fiber and partly in soil, is much better than any I have ever grown. Last year I grew them in the ordinary compost, but my plants this year are far superior. In fact, I have better plants at home than the one I have brought In, this being real- ly a small plant. As one becomes better acquainted with Jadoo he is more successful with it, and I have found there is a great deal in under- standing how to use it properly." Mr. Michell asked if Mr. Hobson had sown the seeds of the calceolarias in Jadoo. Mr. Hobson replied: "I have not yet, but I intend doing so this year. I mean to use Jadoo more and more. I may say that once you know it you will not give it up." Secretary Lonsdale: "I would ask t. jj:.'-.-\a.-J'±^- >»-' -': »k^i. ^^.mJr^ii^Lisk^ai^^ia; ■ -ifiry t > 596 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* MAY 11, Mr. Hamburger whether it is a fact, as stated in The Florists' Review, that one ton of peat moss makes five tons of Jadoo." (The statement in The Re- view was four tons, not five. Ed. Re- view). Mr. S. Hamburger: "No. One ton of peat moss makes four tons of Ja- doo." Mr. Lonsdale: "What makes the dif- ference in weight?" Mr. Hamburger: "It is water and the chemicals. The process of manufac- ture of Jadoo is this: We take Holland peat moss and hold it until it is abso- lutely dry. What we are using now was brought into this country in May of last year. We then take a mixture of soot, raw gypsum, bone-meal, phos- phoric acid, potash, nitrate of soda, and mix these together, with warm water, just as a man would mix mor- tar. Then we put these into a double jacketed kettle with a false bottom, which is heated by live steam. We then put our peat moss into a cage made of strips of steel with spaces between each of the strips. We turn on the steam, and the hot water passes through the chemicals in the false bot- tom and up through the moss, which is kept in that boiling condition for about thirty-five minutes. Then as much of the excess water as possible is drained off, and the cage is put un- der a press of sixty tons pressure, the excess water being forced out of it. The Jadoo is allowed to ferment until it reaches a certain temperature. This takes about thirty days. At the start there is an average temperature of about 130 degrees. "The only difference in manufacture between that in this country and that in England consists in the fact that we manufacture our Jadoo by machin- ery, while in England the work is done by hand. Therefore our Jadoo is more even in respect to the mixture of our chemicals and pressure. The moss and chemicals are as accurately weighed as a druggist or chemist would weigh the ingredients of a phy- sician's prescription." CHICAGO. The Market. The supply has shortened some and there is no surplus of really first class roses, though there is a big lot of the lower grades in the market. In car- nations there is a big surplus, the poorer grades suffering the worst, as is usual in such cases. Harrisii have pick- ed up some little in price, and all the good ones coming in are finding a market. Some of the fag ends, though, are not good enough to sell even un- der present conditions. Sweet peas are coming in more freely and sell fairly well. Lilac Is also more abund- ant and good stock meets with favor. Some "Old Red" paeonies are being received from Southern Illinois and sell at 4 to 6. Outdoor bulbous fiowers are not much in evidence, owing to the great damage to bulbs the past winter. The losses have been veiy serious. So far this week business has cer- tainly been considerably ahead of last week. Mildewed stock is already making its appearance. Evidently some grow- ers failed to keep up their fires dur- ing recent cold nights. Various Notes. There was some discussion upon greenhouse construction at the last meeting of the Florists' Club but there being no essayist for the evening it seem€?d difliciTlt to get the members warmed up to the subject, and the at- tendance was not as large as it should have been. Many of those who are usually regular attendants are very busy at present. A fine specimen of Hydangea Otaksa was exhibited by Jos. Reeve. "Bedding Plants" is the subject for discussion at the next meeting. May 19. The new series of prize bowling games start tomorrow evening (12th inst.). The series will consist of 24 games and 16 must be played to be considered among the prize winners. These will be handicap games and ev- eryone will have an equal chance. H. MacMichael has purchased the Morton Grove greenhouses from P. Kreismann. Mr. MacMichael will take personal charge, and Paul Kopanka, who has been foreman for Mr. Kreis- mann, will be open to engagement June 1. Branches of apple-blossoms were most effectively used in a recent dis- play in John Mangel's window. Phil. Hauswirth was in Blooming- ton this week attending the Great Council of the Order of Red Men of Illinois, in which order he is an official of high degree. John J. Mitchell is adding to his con- servatory and building a rose house 32x18, a violet house 32x12 and a gen- eral plant house 30x10. George Wood- ward is the gardener here. The American Association of Nurs- erymen will hold its annual conven- tion at the Chicago Beach Hotel in this city June 14 and 15. Mr. A. W. Nelson, representing F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., was a recent visitor. Bassett & Washburn reported every- thing sold out clean on Tuesday. C, W. Northrup is now cashier of the La Grange State Bank. He still keeps his greenhouses but is not very cheerful over results the past winter. Nearly all of his "hardy" lily bulbs were winter killed, including 3,000 longifiorums. We hear that Klehm Bros, estimate their losses from winter-killing among supposedly hardy stuff at $10,000. G. Swenson, at Elmhurst, suffered badly. Campanulas, paeonies, irises, and even Mme. Plantier roses were badly killed out. Walter Heffron reports that at Washington Heights hardy grape- vines of considerable age were killed, and a hedge of Harrison's Yellow roses that was many years old was entirely killed out. The least damage seems to have been done where there is a sandy sub- soil, or where the plants stood in an elevated position and had "dry feet." McKellar & Winterson report large sales of shrubbery, hardy roses and clematis as well as pot plants. They are showing samples of a round metal rimmed tag for florists to attach to plants that se'ems an excellent thing. One large local florist has bought 5,000 of them. He will print Jus card on one side and instructions as to care of the plant on the other. W. E. Lynch has some dwarf dagger ferns from the south that will no doubt be popular. They are very pretty and not so coarse as the large ones. Lloyd Vaughan started on another trip last Monday. BOSTON. The Market. Again I have to report another week of summer dullness, although during the last day or two the improvement over the previous part of the week has been quite noted — in fact, the prices on roses have stiffened very percepti- bly and so good a grade can't be se- cured for the same money as a week ago. Carnations of au kinds are in over- abundance. Violets, owing to the sud- den let-up of the Mayflower supply, have again been an item, and some very fair blooms are to be seen. Lilies and bulbous stock are in good supply, but at low figures. Quotations are variable and depend a good deal on the ability of the seller. Roses, with the advent of warm weather, have rather depreciated in quality. Brides and Maids are in fair demand at from $1 to $8 per 100. Carnations from 50 cents to $3 per 100; a few bring a dol- lar more, but the greater portion of them are selling at from 50 cents to $1 per 100. Violets rather scarce; from 25 to 75 cents per 100. Valley, from frames, at $2 to $3 per 100; lilies, 50 cents to $1 per dozen; Jack roses are hot much in evidence, giving Beauties a show; quotable from 50 cents to $3 per dozen. The Plant Trade. The plant season has been inaugu- rated with the advent of a few pleas- ant daj's, and the fakirs' teams, with pansies, geraniums and the more hardy plants, are to be seen in all of the suburban towns. At the market trade is still very light, and of those who have annually been prominent among the dispensers of bedding plants, J. Newman & Son, of Winches- ter, and A. Leuthy, of Roslindale, are the only ones who have had the cour- age to face the cold, raw weather that has prevailed up to date. They report very little doing as yet. At McCar- thy's auction room the stock up to the present time has been mostly of a MMiiiMiliiiilliik HiiiliiMli liiiiMniiiiiiaiHHliiiiii iiMUiHliiiiyiiiiiiiii tfttiilM ^uiMiii MAY 11, 1899. .'■*.■ The Weekly Florists^ Review* 597 hardy nature. What bedding plants that have been on sale have, however, Bold fairly well. The News* The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety inaugurated their usual success- ful summer exhibitions with a grand display of seasonable plants and flow- ers on Saturday, May 6. Prizes were awarded for vegetables and for native ■wild flowers. Mrs. D. P. Richards had her customary collection of wild flow- ers and secured first prize, second be- ing awarded to Miss Alice Grinnell; third to the Misses Doran. Among other exhibits John Barr, with Mrs. B. P. Cheney, had some excellent speci- mens of calceolarias in 9-inch pots; Dr. C, G. Weld had a collection of azaleas, and some exceedingly well grown plants of hybrid amaryllis, to- gether with some specimens of Boro- nia elatior. Chas. H. Souther had a nice collection of pelargoniums in 8 and 9-inch pots. J. S. Bailey had a fine specimen of Cattleya Mendellii and showed specimens of the new palms Areca Isbenianni and Licuala Jeanenceyil. W. N. praig and Dr. Weld exhibited quite a variety of nar- cissi. The Harvard Botanic Gardens, Mrs. E. M. Gill and James Comley made their usual exhibits of season- able flowers. At the store lately vacated by Gal- vin & Co., the firm of E. G. Sterne & Co. are advertising themselves as a new retail flower concern. A placard in the window reads "The Boston Tavern Florists." The New England Florist Company have made an assignment to Frank M. Forbush, as trustee, for the benefit of Its creditors. P. NEV YORK. [Club Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held on Monday evening. May 8. In the ab- sence of the president and vice-presi- •dent Mr. Samuel Henshaw, head-gar- dener of the New York Botanical Gar- dens, presided.' Although the attend- ance was small it nevertheless was en- thusiastic and fully competent to cope ■with any floricultural or horticultural subject. There is one point we can leel sure of ini New York, if any one •comes along looking for news or points he can get them here. Tonight's meeting was interesting from many points, and Mr. E. M. Woods' paper on the cut flower busi- ness made matters most exciting. The discussion of the paper brought out the concentrated feeling of the mem- bers present against anything pertain- ing to trusts or combinations in the flower business. New York cannot Btand for anything like that. Mr. C. W. Ward said the man who paid care- ful attention to the growing and ship- ping of flowers had all he could at- tend to, that good flowers would al- ways find a market, and that the cut flower business as in the manufactur- ing business must of necessity be ruled by the laws of supply and demand; he was sure the future looked very bright for the cut flower trade, but it was wise not to be too sanguine. Ex-Alderman Morris spoke eloquent- ly against the idea of combinations in the florists' trade and opposed any fixity of prices as inconsistent with the tone of the flower market of to- day. Mr. Herrington thought the trouble lay in the small and incompetent growers demanding the same prices for inferior stock as the large grow- ers for extra grade stock, and was of the opinion that no understanding re- garding prices could be arrived at un- til inferior growers were weeded out of the business. Several commission men present were asked to give their opinions and experience, but the requests were dip- lomatically declined, they insinuating they came there to get points, not to give them. Mr. Stewart gave a most interesting description of how business was conducted when he was in the wholesale business. Mr. Wood, in reply, said that he did not wish to appear as in favor of trusts, still he thought the time would soon come, if it had not already ar- rived, when quality would rule over quantity, and he thought the day would come when it would be advisa- ble to formulate some plan to regulate the prices of stock. Mr. Wood was voted a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting discussion. The regular order of business was then attended to. Mr. C. W. Ward, chairman of the committee of awards, stated that in accordance with the rules of the club he had visited Mr. Marquisee's place at Syracuse for the purpose of seeing the new carnation, "The Marquis," and he found it worthy of all that was claimed for it; he gave it 94 points and recommended the club's certificate. Mr. Ward's report was adopted. Mr. Stewart reported for the essay and entertainment committee, and stated that he had made arrangements with Prof. Elson, of Boston, to de- liver a lecture before the club on May 22, subject "Songs of the Sea." This will be a special meeting and will be devoted to the ladies. Members are requested to bring their wives and lady friends to this meeting; they will never regret it. Mr. John Birnie exhibited several plants of his new pelargonium "Alfred Henderson," a sport from Gen. Taylor. Mr. Birnie has grown it for four years; it is distinct from any existing variety; the flowers are a lovely shade of rosy lavender and are borne on good trusses. It was awarded honorable mention. And let us further add, it would be well for a club like that in New York to have competent men to judge new flowers that come before them from time to time; it is all very well for cynical outsiders to pretend to expertness on certain occasions, their judgment, no matter how weighty, does not tend to encourage either the producing or exhibiting of novelties or improvements. If New York florists wish to encourage im- provements in floriculture lc?t them show it. A new pelargonium may not be as important in a commercial sense as a carnation or a rose, but it is to floriculture at large; even were it a modest mountain daisy, and if it were new it deserves recognition from even such an august body; don't crush the ambitions of the lowly, remember what we all sprang from. Mr. Young, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, reported that they had unanimously decided to invite the S. A. F. to hold their convention in New York City in 1900. A committee con- sisting of the president of the club, Wm. Plumb, P. O'Mara, J, Morris, J. G. Esler, J, N, May, W. A. Manda, A. Wallace, H. A. Siebrecht, C. H. Allen, E. Dailledouze, A. L. Don, J. H. Tay- lor, C. W. Ward, Jas. Dean and Messrs. Armitage and Bruggerhoff, were ap- pointed to attend to the invitation. All we can say is that if the con- vention is held in New York next year, it will be the greatest ever held, a magnificent exhibition can be as- sured and then we have the great Bo- tanical Gardens to show you. Word was informally received from the Philadelphia Florists' Club to the effect that it was that club's desire to have the New York boys go to Detroit by way of Philadelphia. Action was, however, delayed until the matter is officially put before the club. Variotff Items. A. J. Edmonds, Bristol, R. I., is vis- iting our city. All the principal retail florists are busy today, on funeral work for the late Mrs. Wm. C. Whitney. More flowers will be used on this sad occa- sion than were ever used for a funeral before. A full description of the de- signs will be given in your next retail notes. IVERA. NEW YORK vs. FLATBUSH. There was lots of fun at the match between the New York and Flatbush Florists' bowlers, which was fought on the alleys of the Central Opera House, 67th street, New York City, on the night of May 6th. Flatbush lost both the regular team games, but won the all-comers' game. Rather poor scores were made by both teams in the match games, each side being evidently too determined to win, and we all know when you want to make high scores on the alley it in- variably happens that you make the lowest. Whether it was the "nervous- ness" or the awful lunged "coachers," or both, that were responsible for the scores no one seems to be able to set- tle, but with Burns' "White Slippers" and "Lang's Glasses" on the New York side, and Schmutz's "Red Tie" it:., ....l. ■«:.■.—...«:.> .;;..-;a.jjt^i^j^\^i.iUMi>>-ij. ^^-.^:;.■-^■j^A^^,^^■^■.|^_^^^ . ,; ^''Wf'^^L^^feJ:^^A_.-v.. 598 TTie Weekly Florists* Review. MAY 11. 1899. on the Flatbush side, it was unani- mously voted that "Hoodoos" were re- sponsible for everything, and the "Red Tie" was worst of all. NEW YORK. 1st. 2nd. T. Roehrs 179 140 A. S. Burns 88 118 P. O'Mara 142 133 L. Hafner 147 154 J. Manda 179 202 F. Traendly 121 127 T. J. Lang Ill 136 Totals 967 1,010 FLATBUSH. 1st. 2nd. W. Prosser 99 111 L. Schmutz 102 127 P. Dailledouze 154 117 J. I. Raynor 110 114 P. Riley 136 147 D. Y. Mollis 116 127 B. Dailledouze 94 146 Totals 811 889 After these battles had been won by the New Yorks, two enlarged teams were organized, and "Pots" and other vehicles containing car fare were duly collected into heaps, by those most confident, to carry them away. NEW YORK. Roehrs 158 Burns 125 O'Mara 174 Hafner 137 Manda 134 Traendly 122 Donlan 141 Butterfleld .... 84 Blind 128 Total .1,200 FLATBUSH. Zeller 107 Schmutz Ill P. Dailledouze 150 Raynor 123 Riley 234 Mellls 135 E. Dailledouze 114 .Phillips 153 Werner 92 Total 1,218 After all was over the party sat down to supper and with O'Mara's variations on "Dooley in Peace and War," and other bon mots, of solid and desserts, a most enjoyable night was spent; even the Flatbush boys forgot their defeat, possibly assisted by the remembrance that they had won in the two previous matches. IVERA. ST. LOUIS. The Market. There has been no improvement in the cut flower trade since our last re- port. The warm weather more like July than May, brought out the stock very rapidly and most of it being of a very poor quality. Roses are soft and off color. Some of the best Beauties still sell for |3 per dozen; shorts bring a much lower price and the fakir is selling them at 15 cents per dozen. Other roses. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Pearles are plenti- ful and are quoted at |1 to $3 per 100 for good stock, while some sold as low as |6 per 1000. Carnations have taken a great tum- ble, are extremely plentiful and the demand slow. Selected fancies range from 11 to 11.50; general stock, 50 and 75 cents per 100. White is in fair de- mand, while reds, Scott and Daybreak come in somewhat bleached from the hot weather. Violets are pretty well at an end and the few coming in are small and not salable. Sweet peas are more plentiful, have taken a drop and now bi^ng 35 cents per 100. Harrisii and Callas are still a great glut and lots of them go to the dump pile. Price asked is ?4 and ?6 per 100; in large lots at your own price. Bulb stock is becoming scarce, the outdoor stuff is now swamping the market. Lots of lilac and snowballs. Some very good outdoor valley is seen and brings $1 per 100. Dagger ferns are now coming in and sell at 20 cents per 100. Smilax is still selling well and is not over plentiful. The Plant Market. The growers are more than pleased with the outlook for the season, as their spring plant trade has been good, most of them having disposed of large quantities of plants at the market and have booked large orders for bedding plants. The plants offered for sale this spring are very fine, clean and healthy and excellent stuff can be seen at the stands of C. C. Sanders, Wm. Schray, C. Young and Sons, Chas. Bey- er, and many others. The planting in the different parks in the city will begin this week. The shrubbery and trees throughout the parks are looking at their best and everything looks springlike. Notes. An exhibition of wild flowers which grow around St. Louis, will be given by the Engelmann Botanical Club of St. Louis, in the Board of Education building. May 13. The exhibition will be open to the public from Ir to 9 p. m. and will be extremely interesting as specimens of every known wild flower within 50 miles of the city will be exhibited. Michael Semmler, Sr., florist, of Belleville, 111., died at his home Sat- urday, aged 73. Mr. Semmler was well known throughout the country. He was an enthusiast in anything that re- lated to floriculture. The funeral took place Monday at 2 p. m. and quite a number of St. Louis florists were In attendance. The widow and children have the sympathy of all florists. James Arado, for many years with the Jordan Floral Co., is now with C. Young and Sons Co. A severe wind and hail storm yester- day (Sunday) afternoon did great damage to trees in Tower Grove and other parks, although the hail was not large enough to do much damage to glass. With the South St. Louis florists the only real damage was at Gus. Eggling's place, who was right in the path of the storm. Gus, repoit- ed his loss at |100. Bowling. On Monday night the Bowling club rolled six games with only five me-m- bers in attendance. The warm, weath- er must be keeping the boys away. The proprietor of the alleys will have two large electric fans for us by Mon- day night so as we can keep on bowl- ing during the summer months. The scores made were good, as will be seen below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tl. Av. Kuehn ...168 125 164 182 148 174 961 160 Beneke ...123 176 185 151 165 141 941 157 Kunz 185 129 159 153 156 782 156 Sanders ..145 145 290 145 Young 127 174 132 124 557 139 J. J, B. NURSERYMEN^S CONVENTION. The American Association of Nurs- erymen will hold its twenty-fourth an- nual convention in Chicago June 14 and 15. The Chicago Beach Hotel has been selected as headquarters and the meetings will be held In the hotel. LA FAYETTE, IND.— Herman Roth, formerly of Huntington, Ind., is now nicely located at the corner of Fowler avenue and Grant street, where he is growing high-grade roses and carna- tions. The Right Cypress for Greenhouse Material. Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- tory i If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- ardize. We send out the best only. Write for Circulars or Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. Mention Tb« Review when you write. t.i>..ii:^j -f^^^-^' •■ iiiiMiiKl'*'^^ ■■"-— ■—■--■■■ --.J-^-^-— .:i»»--:-^.«-^-/-^ ^...kit^— -.j.ti..,.-..:^.-...-,..j..^ MAY 11. 1899. The Wccldy Florists^ Review^ 699 PITTSBURG. The International Growers' Ex- change hfl48 started in business at 337 Sixth avenue, as "agents for agricul- tural and horticultural products and real estate." A. W. Smith, Jr., and Fred Stokes are at the head of the en- terprise. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. WANTED— Florist or grower, a first-class man or lady florist would have a grood chance to take part in one of the best florist establishments in the west, either as* partner or manager. Address 40, care Florists' Re- view. SITUATION WANTED-By trusty, first-class al^ 'round florist; 18 years experience, private and com- mercial; g years at last place; competent to take charge- Address Gardener, care Florists' Review. WANTED TO RENT— Vicinity Chicago, modem greenhouses, about 20,000 sq. ft. glass: suitable RTowing American Beauty Roses. Address Wood, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- As foreman of cut flower growing establishment; thoroughly capable to take charge of large place; at liberty June ist; best references. Address M. K., care Florists' Review. FOR RENT— 16,000 feet of glass within 12 miles of Chicago court house; fairly good condition; some houses new; new boiler; long lease. Address C. N., care Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE- First class retail stand. 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net good man at least £3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about ispo.oo. Reason tor selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. SITUATION WANTED-A first class florist and ' decorator, at present employed by one of the most progressive and up to date florists in the coimtry, wishes to make a change. Full particulars may be had by ad- dressing G. W., care of Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED-A first-class florist.grow- er, decorator and designer wishes to make a change; at present employed with a first-class floral concern in Chicago; 1 5 years experience; age 30, single. Address R. S., care Florists' Review. W ANT Summer-Flowering Forget-me-nots. Also Lycopodium Emmeliana. What sorts have you ? Give size and prices of above. Address H., care Florists' Review. B||C||k|CCC A rare opportunity is lJOII«L.OO open to a hustling 0PP0RTUNITY/"'SK2 capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists' Review. WANTED.... Several men as helpers in otsr rose houses* Apply ready for work to BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, III FOR SALE'Rare Chance A well established and paying florist's business, consisting of 12.000 sq. ft. of glass, centrally locatea on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas belt. Population 85,000. Only greenbouse in city limits. Death of proprietor reason for selling. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Marlon. Ind. (Grant Co.) iiiiBiiiiiaiiiiiiaiiiiiiBiiiiiHiiiHiiiiBiiiiaiiiiiaiiiiiaiiiiiaiiH I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ini Cape Flowers. NEW CROP. - JUST ARRIVED. EXTRA FINE and LARGE. Special price for case lots. | Price of Wire Has Advanced. I M. RIGB & GO. I Importers, 25 North Fourth Street, | Philadelphia, Pa. I iiBiiiiBiiiBiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiin Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' writing advertisers. • Review when Florists' Purchasing Agency, 1 « - H. P. DIDRIKSEN, Mgr. 56 Fifth' Avenue, CHICAGO. i I We can get you JOBBERS' PRICES on any Supplies or 3 Merchandise you may need. Special inside rates on i Pipe, Fittings, Glass, Windmills, Florists' Ice Boxes, Gmnters, J Pumping: Engfines, Steam Pumps, Show Cases, Tools, 4 Tanks, Hose, Florists' Delivery Wire for Staking:, \ Wagons, Putty, Paint, Boiler', Office Furniture, etc J ELL US WHAT YOU WANT | WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU AND AT PRICES i THAT WILL PLEASE YOU. 2 Mention The Review when yo" wrlte^ A few hundred left of our Superb VIOLET Clumps which we wish to close out this week and so offer at $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Hume Campbell. B. E. SHUPHELT, violet Mpeoiallat. OKATKAM, V. T. Mention the Review when you write. MARIE LOUISE VIOLET.... Rooted Runners, $S.OO per 1000. Healthy stock. Cash with order. JOSEPH MJIRKLK, • RHIMKBCCK, ■. V. Mention The Review when jrou write. EVERY FLORIST lycilDC OUGHT TO IRoUnc HIS GLASS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars address JOHN 6. ESLER, Secy, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention The Review wkea yos writs; Rooted Runners from MARIE LOUISE«l;Si winter From TTi/\w 1^^^ now until May IMh will sell Villi rx^-^^.^^;..v.>t^r.iLjy-,■^v■.^ .^ ■ -lAliti.V j'tilfMi^Mk- 600 The Wcddy Florists^ Review* MAY U, 1899. \f: V4***4***4>^^J>AAAAXAJLAi.AAAy E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywhere. 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Mention th« Review when you write. PITTSBURG. Since the last report business has been- unexpectedly good. Prices con- tinued to hold up until the middle of last week, when a surplus *of stock was found and prices went down. De- terioration in roses and carnations has been noticed due to the unusually warm weather a we-ek ago. The growers of potted plants report an improvement over last year's busi- ness and they are obtaining better prices for their stock. The seedmen also report an improvement in busi- ness. A number of our growers are over- hauling their heating apparatus. F. Burki of Bellevue is erecting a large asparagus house. From all indications the Pittsburg delegation to the con- vention at Detroit will be a very large one. The club will take action at its next meeting to arrange for railroad rates, etc. A very low rate is promis- ed from this point. An attempt will be made to have the eastern delega- tion join the Pittsburg delegation here. Bowling. The prospective winners of the bowling prize at the convention, the local bowling team, met for practice last week and made the following scores: • „, , 1. 2. 3. 4. Tot. Av. Wm. Lauch 139 167 145-180 631 158 W. O. Beller 151 164 168 154 637 159 E. C. Ludwlg ....121 126 162 360 569 142 J. W. Ludwig: ....185 172 131 133 627 155 Geo. Oesterle . ...158 139 139 130 566 141 T. P. Ijanghans...l08 100 112 112 432 1C8 The only explanation the writer can offer for this low score is that his sus- penders suddenly divided. T. P. LANGHANS. MOLINE, ILL. — Wm. Knees will erect additional greenhouses this spring. WHOLESALE FLORIST, II Wert 12th Street, Cincinnati. O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMCNTS SOLICITED. Mentioo Tbe Review when you write. No cbarg:e • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Price List. AXBjaOAa BBAUTT Extra long stem . . per doz. $3.00 24-inch stem " 2.50 20 " " 2.00 15 " " 1.60 12 " " l.» 8 " " 1.00 MBTEOB perlOO, 8.00 to BBZDBSMAID per 100, 3.00 to BBZDE S.OOto PBBI;B " S.OOto CABBATZOV8 1.00 to fancy . " 2.00 to 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 1.50 8.00 Quotations subject to change without notice. All other stock at lowest market prices. Mention The Review when yog write. Bassett& Washburn 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Growers of />■ IT pi AWrDC and Dealers in 1./U I I LU TT LIIO Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III. Mention the Review when you write. iO-21 e. RANDOLPH ST. cm CAOO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when you write. A.L Telephone 1496 4 Washingrton St., Chicago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. MMitlon The Review when yog write. NDALL Wholesale Florist WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Uentloo Tbe Review when yoo write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Fiower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut SL CINCINNATI. 0. Conslamments Solicited. Special Attention Qiven to Shlpplngr Orders. Mention The Review when you write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Flortste* Review when yog write. H. 6. BERNIN6, (Successor to St. Louis Cut Flower Co.) WNOLESIILC FLORIST, 1322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. 1.00X8, MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention Th^ R<»v1»w wh».T> »nu writ# Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KEUOGG, Pres. Growers of QUT FLOWERS *t Wholesale. Regrular shippingr orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicagro. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. ^RCHIDS.... Laelia Anceps Alba, Just arrived in fine condition. L. Anceps and L. Autamnalis experted shortly. Hurrell, P,;;Xr.":.' summit, n. j. Lager & Mention Tbe Review when you write. ■^-.■■■:^-'.,«..^.j.v„.-:^->.^.-i ■-■' ..-li-M^^^.^^^^^.. .JL^. ....::^^u/^aijiidhrfMLi. inn MilH ■i, ■- MAY 11. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 601 KENNICOTT BROSiCt Wholesale Cut Flowers and ^^ Florists' Supplies, , 42 and 44 Randolph St., Chicago, III Long Distance Telephone Central 466. Mention The Review when you write. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. * OUR specialties: larg^t'^^IWe Occhuis, High-Grade Roses, House in Chicago. Carnations and Violets. Full Lin* FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Saads, Bvlbs, Hardy Stoek. ICanttoB Tba XUvlaw whtn yoa unte. BENTHEY & CO. F. F. BENTHEY, Mir. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION Consigrnments I Solicited. 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. Qalms •"<' Ferns The Larsreat Stock of Plants In the West. Send us your name and we will keep you posted when we have anything special to offer. GEO. WITTBOLD, h. hXI, st. CHICA60. Mention The .Review when yon write. Asparagus Plomosus trings \FtfiM44£« Shipped 0 feet long, ildllUb , i" ■'''"•.•'* 0 cents. Ai»»«M»»*i/ of the country. W. H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON. MASS. Mention The Review when you write. Per Plant. Large Latania Palm Plants. 1 plant to pot, 4^ ft. high, 8-in. dia., 10 leaves. $.1.00 1 " 4 " 8 " 8to9 " 4.00 1 " 8Ji to4 " 8 " 7to8 " 2.50 1 " 2% to 3 " 8 " 7 to 9 " 2.00 2 " 4Ji to5 " 8 " 12 to 14 " 6.0O 2 " 4 to 4^ " 8 " 12 " 5.00 Large Areca Plants. Jacque Rose plants, large, 6-in. pots, $1.00 '^ " • 5 " 2.50 Soupert Kaiserin Prices on application. Perdoz. Per 100 $30.00 5 " 2.50 20.00 5 " 2.50 20.00 " large strong, 6 " 4.00 30.00 J. Wm. Colflesh, 53d St. A Woodland Av. Philadelphia Mention The Review when you write. The IfWT WILL COVER the whple field of Commercial Floriculture, IH the articles acranged alphabetically, encyclopceadia style, so '==' reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. WZX.I. BB BSADT FOB DELZVBBT ZB JITBE. riorists' PBZCB, $5.00 im IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. Manual By WlbblfiM 8GOTT. nORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., 520.535 caxtonBWg., CHICAGO. piiiiaiiiiBiiiiiBiiiiiiHiiiiniiiHiiii I I I I I I Hot-Bed Sash. I I I I I I I Tenons white-leaded. Corners se- cured with iron dowel pins. Every detail of construction perfect. Made of Clear Cypress Luftiber. Quick Shipments. We have in stock and can ship immediately: 3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass. 3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " 8 in. " 4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. " Not glazed, 1 1< in. thick. g Delivered Prices | I I m Quoted on application. State size M m and quantity wanted. No order M I too small to receive careful atten- I B tion, and none too large for our M M facilities. " I I I LOCKLAND LUMBER Co., | m Lockland, Ohio. I I I lllllHinil!llllllllllllll||||l!;!illli:illlli:llllllill||||||j|||||IB^ BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pota ; grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to lOO sprays of rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^3 per 100; grows finely m cool house ; perpetual bloomer. i2for$1.50, $10 per 100, express prepaid. New Frasrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and Rlies, $1 and $2 per ix, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Asparagus SprenQori. 2-m., 24 for $1.50, mail- ed; $4 per 100, express. sX-in., 34 for $2.50, mailed $7 per 100, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, fa^^" College Point, Queens Borough, N. Y. HEADQUARTERS FOR PALMS and Decoratiie Plants In Quantity Come, see Ericas (Heather), also Pull and con- Line of Other Flowertns Ptanta vince yourself. Price List on Application. Mention The Review when you write. iiirm'iiliftiiiai't'iiiiii Hitnif mfn ■.^■.:^-i^^.^:-^:,}^-^..,;..^i^M.~.^...,^.v,„:':>. tfrti-iMiAil iJWVffiiirri .fC,*.-^ -^-'>*^>--<-- ^■^^■^..' • r„- -^■«-fc-.... -^^ .. ....... 11. Ii'. 'Hull ■ tJuHk&ijiii^ ■.w- ■'"* 602 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MAY 11, 1899. BUFFALO. Trade continues about the same. No great call for flowers, but there have been a few good funerals, that have helped out considerably. There was a general clean-up on carnations last Saturday. One florist having started a ten-cent sale on Friday, we all joined in and helped him out on Saturday. Anything went and Billy Kasting got rid of several thousand carnations that had seen belter days, as well as many good ones. While not believing in these methods too often, carnations at 10 cents a dozen does a little good all round. Of the three parties the grow- er, the retailer and purchaser, two are decidedly benefited. Hundreds bought carnations who never would have in- dulged at a higher price. The grower is decidedly benefited, for his produce would have wasted their sweetness on the cellar walls, and the retailer was not hurt for he made 4 cents a dozen profit. Other commodities of less per- ishable nature have bargain days. Why not flowers? Roses are very plentiful and very cheap. When you can buy fair roses for 35 cents per dozen there is no room for the Greeks or street peddlers of any nationality. Have any of your readers noticed how fine Helen Kellar carnations are this spring? Perhaps not quite as prettily pencilled as Mrs. Bradt, but fully its equal in size and stem, and you can pick at least double as many as you can of the Missus. The large houses which have been run by Mr. T. A. Webb in the vil- lage of Corfu, since the death of Les- ter Webb, are now on sale. There is about 35,000 feet of glass. It se«ms a good chance for some young man with plenty of energy, muscle, knowledge and a little capital. Mr. Rebstock, with the writer and a Buffalo Episco- pal minister, visited the quiet village a few days ago. The conversation was moral philosophy with a tincture of dianthus flavored with Nicotiana vir- ginica. It was pleasant all round. Our family doctor says with much truth he likes the Episcopal denomination for they never interfere with politics or religion. The country, and even our city, is [Continued pagt 0C6.] SOLD! All our Geraniums are sold except a few thou- sand BkeleUii KoM, $2 per 100: 2}4in. pots, $3.00 per 100. OOUniR, by the 1,000, 10,000 or .50,000. Now ready Crimson Verschaffeltii and Golden Queen, $6 per 1000; in variety, $.5 per 1000. Verschaffeltii and Queen in 2-in. pots, $i.t per 1000. eiMt Alfuan, 2>^-in. pots, $3 per 100; rooted cuttingrs, $1 per 100. Aceratan, blue and white, 00c per 100; SS per 1000. Pielnlas, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100: $12 per 1000; 2H-in. pots. $3per 100. Feveifew. Little Gem, from flats, |1.2S per 100; $10.00 per 1<500. *^ MamerUe, Double Golden, $2 per 100. Voaile PetantM, $i.V) per lOO. Salrte, Spleodens and Bed man, $1 per 100. Hellotropf , 6 varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1000. Tlaeas var., cuttings, $1.25 per 100; 4-in. stock, fine, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. The above are rooted cuttings except where noted. ffiy~Cash must accompany all orders. J. S. rSI^THOUSEV. SohmMtady. V. T. Mention Tba R«t1«w when yon wriu. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. -I- OR BROSi Wholesale Growers of CiT Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wc have 6,000 Meteors in 2-inch pots, which we offer at $IS per 1000. Fine plants. Mention Th« B«Tlnr when you write. DAHLIAS By tlie Tens of Thou- sands. My prize winners earned off the hiehest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and g:old medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogue before ordering elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE, Denver. Col. Mention The Review when you write. Decoration Day ...Plants... „ ^ Per 100 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, S^-in. pots $1.00 Statice Armeria, Sea Pink, covered with buds, «MJnch 8.00 Ag:eratum, white, S^-inch, in bloom 3.00 Double Daisies, in full floyer 1.00 Coleus, in variety, 2-inch, bright colors 1.50 Cash Please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN. M«ntlon Th« R«vl«w when you write. Sandusky Carnation, »!? $ Hi \Z. GERANIUMS. Zn bud and bloom. Ready for market and bedding purposes. fieaute Poitevine, Mrs E. G. Hill, Glorie de France, La Favorite, Heteranthe, Mme. Bruant, and many others. From t and 4-incb pots, $5.00 and $8.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. W. E. HALL, CLYDE, Ohio. Mention The RcTltw when you writ*. ROSES. ROSES. Strictly first class stock. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles. Strong 2 Hin, $3.00 per loo. Kaiserin $4.00 per loo. Beauty $5 per lOO. Our Rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us tor im- mediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. PETUNIAS, Dreer's latest set of double fringred, fine bushy plants, labeled, $2 per lOO, out of 2H-in. pots VERBENAS, our challenge collection, 2-in. Jl.SO a lOO CUT CARNATIONS, long stems, all colors, f I a loo QM TT A Y Strong Bushy Seedlings, ready for ►jlilA-UxA. A-. pots, 50c per loo, $4 per looo, de- livered. This is the way to buy your Smilax and save a large expense in freight pn pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. P A MQTTTQ ^'■°™ '^°^^ frames. Big plants full X xxil lOxJlilO. of buds and blooms, the finest in the market. |2 per loo. order. Send for list. Terms strictly cash with SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., - Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. '^^P^New Dahlias C n r 1000 Best New Varieties. lUl IDou'Best Old Varieties. Send for our New Illustrated Trade List before ordering elsewhere. (yPeacock's Dahlias always received highest awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes out of forty-nine entries during past four years— an un- equaled record. Best New and Standard Carnations— Beautifully illustrated and accurately described in our Trade List Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias— At right price. Also Dahlias under color. Correspondence Soliated. W. p. PEACOCK, - Atco, N. J. Mention The Review when you writs. A PLEASANT VACATION TRIP. From Qucaso to Detroit via. tiie Wabash Railroad; Detroit to Mackinac via D. & C. N. Co. steamer; Mackinac to Chicago via the new steel steamer ** Manitoo;" all Tor $9.45^ exclusive of meals and berths. This is one of the many trips provided for Endeavorers who wish to attend the Y. P. S. C. E. Con- vention at Detroit in Tttly. Send card for Wabash Official C E. Folder tellinf all about it. F. A. Pahner, A. G. P. A., Wabash R» R., 97 Adams street, Chicago. mm Ji^'^j^Jj)ia,UuiV,^-.,,.:.:ii..J^'t^.t^L.::^»:~.. w- •.^vi- ._ ;. ^'- -".■,■■ rtfjuj'^^- •—■ '- -v^ ..-.»:- -:.i.^--- ^..- . - .i, iiyitrifiifii lUi^iibia^iruiiiJittiMUM . ^j.M^i^-^^-i.i,.:^.^^-jLr.^....:--:^,:■. MAY 11, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 603 Do You Want Those New Houses .You are Going to Build Wind and water tight? / "Gasser's Zinc Joints" are the best thing in the market to make a perfect joint in butting glass. Write for circular and mention this paper. J. M. GASSER, Wholesale Grower Cut Flowers, CLEVELAND, O. rhrysanthemums ^^ Our collection of Novelties for '99 IS very complete, including INDEPENDENCE, the earliest white, MRS. FRED L. BUTTON, the early white from dlifomia, and YELLOW IVORY, as well as all others. Also a full line of STANDARD VARIETIES. For description see our catalogue, free on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) yXPOk INSECTICIDE. No labor required. Harmless to oloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER, - GREEN FLY, and all other Insect Peits. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Company, LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " " 5 f* 18.00 \ 200 .. .' .. 7 .. 25.00 800 " " " 8 " 86.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, |9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KiStiBg, 481 Washington St. BllffllO, N.Y. Mention The Rerlew when you write. VIOLETS - DAISIES - CARNATIONS L. H. Campbell. California, strons; rooted runners, 60c per loo, $8 per looo. Princeaa efWalcs, Swan- ley White, 75c per loo, $7 per looo. La Prance. fine, $1 per doz., $5 per loo. Wm. Scott, selected stock, rooted cuttings, $1.25 per loo, $10 per looo. The two Giant Daisies, California Qiant and Etolle de Lyon, a yellow giant, 2 H-mch pots, strong:, 75c per doz., $5 per loo. Cash with order, please. V. M. DeWZTT. Torresdale, Phila., Pa. Mention The Review when ywi write. Send for Price List. GOLD nSH and AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S 6112 Mid 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHKAGO Mention The Review when yon write. New Geraniums, NewCannas, &c. GERANIUMS CANNAS Bruant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid new Doubles, the set for $2.25. 3 Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New Bruanis, the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet for massing, $6.00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough, President McKinley, Robert Christie, $10.00 per 100. Chicago, Souv. de Antuine Crozy and President Carnot, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cannas, ou selection, all good standard varieties. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. DnCCC Strong 2 year Held groirn Hybrid Perpetual in fine assortment, $10.00 per 100; nUOCO Moss in fine assortment, $9.00 per 100; Climbing in assortment, $5.00 per lOO.Wichuriana (Memorial Rose) $4.00 per 100. Roses 2 1-2 inch pot plants— 300,0002^ inch pot plants, Tea and Everblooming, in large assortment, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Hybrid Perpetual. 2% Inch pots. $4.00 per 100, $35.a) per 10(X). Climbing. 2^ inch pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Clotllde Soupert (Strong), $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert), $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. cm Ai lAC strong clumps. Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univltata, LULALIMO $5.00 per 100. nUDYQAIITUCIIllllC Choice collection of best market varieties. Including best of last Unn I OAn I flLmUinO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. DAHLIAS, whole roots, field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. AMPEL0PSI8 VEITCHII, $8 00perioo. CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. For Tull assortment of greenliouse stock write for Florists' Whole- sale Price List No. 5. If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees. Shrubs. Vines, Smalt Fruits, etc., see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write us for prices. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Palnesville, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Plants... We otter strong Rose Plants otit of 2 >^ -inch pots, as follows: BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, METEOR, $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000. REIN BERG BROS., si wabash Ave.. Chicago. Alt plants sold under the condition that if not entirety satisfactory they are to be returned at once. No orders for less than loo of one variety accepted. Mention the Revle>w when you write. THE FLORISTS' MANUAL Price, $5i^ .BY. William Scott. It wil cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclopceadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you' just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. SEND nv TOVB OBDEB NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. WXI.2; BB BBAST FOB DBl^XVBBT ZH JT7VB. .dj:LLii>^',^Jj.Ji^':rj.tii^:!^.i,^^Mi^^^.^.^..J^i ^^^/..•.:U^ ^^L^a^^l-^:^^ il\^.4d i£j.L.. W»^. .'.-.^....^ lj&.^ J,^tfJd£.;ji^^^Al^'L<#. -'".•."• - -- • ^'f ^^ ■-.-?' ..V-\. .wt,^^.^ .-.. *>-t y.\' ^.4^."^ J -. -> . . » : \ r" ',"* ^04 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ v;-?;^.'.?';. MAY n, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From )2 A. M. Mondays to JO P. M., Sahifdaya. I6IM4^I6-I8 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale - -^riorlst A constant supply of SELECT YALLr\i\s\lvn yog write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale FIOPl«t, LONG DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St., PHILAOaPHIA, PA. Mttntlon The Review wh^n you write. ee Clean Stocl(, Pedestal Grown. PandanusVeitchii tt-in. pots, $1.00 each; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list of sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH YOUNG, - Oermantown, Pa. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when yon write. Rose Hill Narseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AMD FOLIJIQE PLANTS. Largest stock in America. BXZBKBCHT ft SOV, XTew Bochelle, V. T. Mention The Review when you write. Subscribers — — i— jit Are rcmmdcd SAlif/MJaSc" the interests of their paper by buying supplies of the advertisers in the .... Always MENTION Flonsts' ReVIGW the name of the I lUI l!5 IS I\C Y ICYT paper when sending: inquiries or orders. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. Jlllflgfl^j^Xt^^ mtmiM iguommiimailtiitliitiii^^ MAY 11. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 605 ESTABLISHED 1802 ' I9( SEEDS JUST ARRIVED IN FINE COHDITION. Cycas Revoluta Stems, from 6 to IS inehos long. Prioo $%00 por 100^ pounds. Spooial Prioos on largo lots. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Uu of IS John Straot) 36 CORTLANDT STREET^ NEW YORK Mention The Review when you write. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strong:, healthy stock of the following: weU-known vaneties: Mme. G. Bergmann Ivory The Queen / Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Wedding: Niveus Minerva Liberty Bonnanon Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood Rose Owen Eugrene Dallledouze Wm. H. Lincoln Col. W. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. Whilldin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingfordii Geo. W. Chi Ids Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford from 2^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; per lOOO, $15.00 Cabbage and Cel8ry,'Yoo"$i'Klr^ite;SgI[ 10,000. If by mail add lOc per 100. Cash with oroer. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention Th« Review when you write. M. A. Hunt Floral Co. Box 235, TERRE HAUTE, INO. BRIDESMAIDS AND BRIDES, 3-inch for S93.50 and 3-inoli for 933.50 per lOOO. Place your orders at once. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' IvIANUAL By WZi;i;XABf 8COTT Price, $5.00. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, en- cyclopceadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library^ m itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. Will be Ready for Delivery in June. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS* PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Coxton Building, ....CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ROSES. EXTRA FANCY BEAUTIES. GOOD BEAUTIES. SHORT BEAUTIES. VERY CHOICE KAISERIN, regtilar Summer growth. SELECT MAIDS and BRIDES. METEORS and PERLES, good fair stock and seconds, at prices to suit. CARNATIONS ARE OUR SPEGIAbTY. WE HANDLE THE LARGEST LINE OF HIGH GRADE FANCY AND ORDINARY STOCK IN THE QTY. ON CHEAP STOCK VE CAN GET 'VAY DOWN. CAN SUPPLY LARGE BUYERS with STOCK THAT WILL MAKE THEM MONEY. Mention the Revtew Miscellaneous. SEASONABLE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. VERY HNE VALLEY — BULBOUS STOCK, MIGNONETTE, MAR- GUERITES, etc SWEET PEAS NOW COMING IN DAILY. Decorative. LOCAL GROWN ASPARAGUS, FINEST ADL^NTUM,GOOD GALAX* COMMON FERNS, 40c per JOG,. $4.00 per tOOO. SMIL AX — scarce. We ship nothing knowingly but stock that will carry and give satioaction. Our Prices iinsB^issa vru. ■ ■ a^v/s^ oonalBtent with quality of Btock ■hipp.d. Store open from 7KX) A. M., tmtil 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays closed at noon» when you write. formerly oallod MISS CLARA BARTON. B"i!«.eiMAID OF HONOR, Plants in 2}i-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per 100, $15.00 ; 50 at 100 rate per 1000, $125.00; 250 at ICOO rate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 8i3 Eimst. Cincinnati. o. For sale also by E. a. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., and P. R. PIERSON CO.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention Th. Review whwi you write. The Cottage Gardefls, * * j::r?ir. queens, l. i. WtlObESALE GROWERS FbORI«T«' 6PECIAbTIE«. Mention The Review when you write. Brides, Maids, Meteors, Stroag, Clean Stocli. ready for plaatiog. 3-in., $ 6 per 100, $.W per lOOO 4-in., 10 " 80 500 at 1000 rate. F. BURKI, Bellevue, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Review when zon write. SmM faHUtfyiiHiiiitiMiiiMBiiitiidt&. ^^j^ggj^HlMgJ^ iA^:)ti.^.i.j.l^l^i^r^iX:^::: .. . .J^ ^J. i^K^i.lf^^ .-.-•■■ -....i. — i,^ -M. , A-^llij •'■-A.... ,i2£i ^06 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ MAY 11, 1899. beautiful just now. With all the long winter, vegetation is about as early as usual. The wild plum whitens the margin of our woods, in our city gar- dens and parks. The forsythia, Japan quince. Spiraea prunifolia and Judas tree gladden the eye with their yellow, red, white and lilac flowers. Autumn is a glorious time, calm and placid and all our woods and fields assume a gol- den ripeness, but spring is the time our hearts beat faster, and when we look upon trees in bloom or hear the meadow lark call to its mate we are glad we did not live in the past or were reserved for a future century. This is a good enough period of the world to live in and although "hope springs eternal in the human breast," the way to enjoy the world is to begin right now and the more you can get of the open fields the better for you in every way. Changing the subject, is it not time that John Westcott, the patriarch of our pastimes and yet a sportive young colt, began to formulate some plans for the various contests that are to come off at Detroit? It is no use waiting till we all get to Detroit and then spoil a lot of time about rules and regulations. All that can be done a month previous, so that there will be no time lost in windy wind. I fully expect a great competition in all the sporting events and although severely eschewing frivolous dissipations, I most cordially back up our many sports. I would not give a cent for a learned professor if his nature was not largely impregnated with a love of sport. Mark Twain says: "Be good and you will be lonesome." That's rather a blue outlook, but you can be a lover of sport and be good I am sure. W. S. CARNATION PRIZE. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety has received from the American Rose Company, of "Washington, D. C, 150 to be awarded as a prize in Febru- ary, 1900, to the exhibitor of the best seedling carnation plant purchased from said company before September 1, 1899. WE MAY ADD to what we said last week about the new light pink carna- tion Genevieve Lord that it is an ex- cellent keeper. Some of the blooms sent us were still in good condition last Friday morning, though they reached us the preceding Tuesday, and were probably cut the Sunday before that. This speaks well for the keep- ing qualities of the flowers, especially as from Tuesday to Friday they were exposed to the usual temperature of a heated dwelling. SACRAMENTO, CAL. — A "Dewey Fete and Flower Carnival" was held here May 1. An immense number of flowers were used in the decorations and the parade. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON Large Flowering Clematis o^;:^r Climbers WE have an immense stock of the following popular varienes, grand two and three-year-old stock in strong plants, in 5 and 6-inch pots which are certain to grow and will please your customers Mme. VMn Hontte, pure white, extra fine. Miss Bateman, white with chocolate anthers. Standlshl, light blue. The Gem, deep lavender blue. The President, bright bluish purple. Boskoop Seedling, extra large lavender. Duchess of Edinbnrgh. double, pure white. tilps}' Queen, fine rich purple. Henryl, finest large single white. Jackmanni, the most popular, rich royal purple. Mme. Baron VeUlard, light rose shaded lilac. Priee for any of the above, 93.00 per dozen: $25.00 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS CLIMBERS. Cleniatia Flanunnla, strong plants in 3-inch pots |1.03 per doz.i (o.fOperlOO Ampelopala V*itoliii, 3-inch pots .75 " 6.00 Arlatoloohia Slpho. extra heavy plants 4.00 " 30.00 Honoyanoklea, strong 4-in. pots— Ualleana, Ever^een and Var 1.15 10.00 '* Wistaria BlnenaiB and Alba, strong 3.00 26.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when yovt write. 3,000 FERNS for ^1 ^^^ DOLLAR rxsv spoBss is the cost of suf- ficient FKBSX saved at the United States Exotic Vnraeriea, to produce the above quantity of small Ferns for jardinieres, fern dishes, etc. We furnish simple directions for the successful cultivation of Ferns from spores, when so requested. This package contains only the best varieties for the purpose named. Collection of the 13 beat varietiea in commerce, each in a separate envelope, each package sufficient for 500 plants, $5.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention The Review wh«n you write. D ahlia CamelfidBflora... Illustrated in Florists' Review January 26, iSgg, and in Florists' Exchange August 13, iSgS. Awarded by the .American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel- lijefiora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia Camelliaeflora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, valuable for cut flowers, and does not exceed two feet in pots or in field. The blooms are bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2K-in. pots, $1.60 per doz.; 9x0.00 per 100. Orders booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the K«Tlew when roa write. 100,000 VERBENAS, ?• THE CHOICEST VARIETIES CULTIVATION FINE POT PUNTS, t2.60 per 100; t20.00 per 1.000. ROOTED CUniNGS, 76c per 100; $6 per 1,000; tSO per 10.000 Vo Bust or Klldew. Packed Xiiffht and Satisfitction Ooaranteed. We are the Largest Qrowers of Verbenas In the Country. Our Plants cannot be surpassed. Send for Circular. J. L*. DIbLOIN, DIOOITiebur^, Po. Mention The Rerlew when yon write. 1840 OM Colony Nurseries, IS»9 HABDT SKBXTBS, TBES8. VUTSB. BVESOBEEVS and PEBBJTHIAIS. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, verv cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymotjth, Mass. Mention the Review when you write. Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality, $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. WIS. Mention the Review when you writa. ARE REtHNDED THAT Subscribers... plies of riorists' Review they will materially advance the interests of their paper by buying supplies of the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending rtler inquines or orders. ...... -w.. . . ■ .^- ■ : -■■.^.-..--....t-i.U-j..:-^^^ - J. ^ . ■. — .^..-..JJ- «MiiyiiHiL ;^ .-v.pf .■"•?-.■; i;-r.-^,r MAY 11, lSi»9. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 607 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. O. B. Orane Oon. Maceo Olacier America Oold Husrff et .... Arffyle S velina Vra. BEcBumey Per 100 .ready May 20, $10.00 ready now, 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 F. Dorner&Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Mention The Review when you writa. 4 CARNATIONS, Smilax aod Pansies GOOD STOCK AT ORDINARY PRICES. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. X PLANTS, l^-M. -1- -1- J- Tg--1- -L-l--B-J.-l--I--M.-l^-l-J--l--I--l--L-L-l--l--a ■ **TXXtTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT'% Mention The Review wnen you write. 3-inGh Pots. CKBYSAJrTHSinniS. 100 1000 Frank Hardy, Sinches S2.S0 |25.00 Modesto, BonnalTon 2.50 2.5.00 CABVATZOV8. Maad Dean 2.00 Harrison's White, Alaska, Meteor.... 2.00 B08E8. Tellow Bambler, PlnkBambler 2.50 25.00 White Banbler, Bride, 'Maid S.00 Pres. Carnot 4.00 .All First-Class Stock. ALYAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J. Mention The Review when you write. The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning it. QuBBNS, N. Y., Feb. i6, i8q7. Mr. Thkron Parker, Brooklyn, N. Y., Dear Sir:— I have tested your latest Model Carnation Support and am free to say that I consider it the best wire carnation sup- port that I have ever seen. It is quickly and eatily ap- plied, and I think will prove very durable, and you cer- tainly deserve great credit for the invention. Very truly yours, C. W. Ward. ' Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention Th«» R»vl»w whon vnu write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Florists, RICHMOND, INDIANA. Mention the Revleiw when you write. Alwaya BKention the.... Florists* Review When Writing Adyertiaers. Decoration Day Is Coming! Per 100 5,000 Geraniums, 4J^-in., mixed | 7.00 1,000 10,000 " 3 " 4.00 5,000 15,000 " 2^ " 2.00 4,000 5,000 " La Favorite, 8-in 4.00 10,000 5,000 " " 2Ji-in 2.00 10,000 4.000 " Mme. Salleroi, 2}i-in 2.00 15,000 2,000 Feverfew, Little Gem, in bud, 4J^-in.. 10.00 2,000 Abutilons. mixed, 2Ji-ih 2.00 1,000 1,000 Southern Thyme, 25i-in 2.00 2,000 4,000 Velvet Plant, 2^-in 2.00 1,500 20,000 Smilax, strong, 2K-in 2.00 5,000 500 Fuchsias, mixed, 2}i-in 2.00 1,200 Per 100 Pelargoniums, The Queen, 4K-in $8.00 Iresines, red, 2}i-ln 2.00 yellow, 2}i-in 2.00 Coleus, 10 best bedders, 25i-in 2.00 Vinca, Lobelias and Smilax, from flats 1.00 Daisies, Snow Crest and Lengfield, 2}i-in 2.00 Begonia Erf ordii , bedder, 25i-in 2.00 Sandersonii, " " 2.00 Hybrida. " " 2.00 • '■ 20 named varieties, " 2.00 " 8-in. and4-in., in 10 varieties.. 4.00 $0.60 $4 0U .50 4.00 .50 4.00 1.00 7.00 .50 4.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 20.00 3.00 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. morris, ill. ....NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON.... New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan J.KUS'tblSiRTA^JJrSl flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well established plants from 2H.in. pots, 3 for 25c.; $1.U0 per doz. $5.00 per 100. 25 at 100 rate. ACALYPHA 5ANDERi Strons plants. 4-in. pots, 50c each. Siie pot. Per dor. Per loo. ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI 2K-inch AQBRATUM, PRInCESS PAULINE 2Ji " BROWALLlX. NfeW GIANT 2ji " CALLA, LITTLE OEJV; 3 " PH YSaLiS PR ANCHETTI (Chinese Lantern Plant) 3 " DEUTZIA LEMOINEI 2K " DRACyENA INDIVISA, strong 4 " CLEMATIS, large flowenug varieties, 2-year-old CARNATION VICTOR , well-established pUnt 2^ " CANNAS, standard varieties. Write for pnces. C. EISELE, 11th and Jefferson Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Rovlew when yon write. O A R IM Al IONS. New and Standard CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ""'' Our Price List is teeming with new and good thing^s. Send for it. The stock we send out is a source of satisfaction to our customers and pride to ourselves. Don't wait too long ; some varieties are already very scarce. H. Weber & Sons, - Oakland, Md. Mention Tho Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow 1 CARNATION SEEDLINGS. From Hand Fertilized, Winter Bloom- ing Varieties. 100 plants for S4.00, 25 plants at 100 rate. Sent free by mail. American Rose Company, All Seeds Sold. Washingrton, D. C. NORWAY MAPLES And other Shade Treea, Sao.OO to 950.00 per lOO. Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price list of ornamental nursery stock for all in the trade. SAMUEL G. MOON, MorrlsTllle, Bucks Go., Pa. Mention the Review when you writ* THE IIG SIX CARNATIONS ! Mn. Bradt, Gold Nanet, White Clond, f).i 0 per HiO, $40.00 per 1000. Flora Hill, Daybreak and Jubilee, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Also 0 most promising varieties of '99, and 15 leading standard varieties. GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnation Daybreak $12.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. AHHA BOX;STV, $7.50 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. PINKS CASH WITH ORDER. C. SOLTAU A CO., 1 99 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. iiiiiiiiitfii'iiiiiiliifciiii'iimiitfiiiiiTi'iiti^'''-'--'^---*'^ I'tli'iijtii'i iit-*itt|- 608 The Weekly Florists' Review* MAY 11, 1899. LABOR-SAVING DEVICES. Editor Florists' Review: I should be sorry for Mr. W. R. Shelmire to tliink that I intended to impugn his veracity in the slightest degree and considering that those who voted placed the fumigator third on the list I am quite willing to believe that the idea was original with him as far as his circle has reached. But all the same what I said before was perfectly true also. I also still adhere, to my assertion that "no trade is so far be- hind in labor-saving devices as our trade" (I did not say the trade was "backward in adopting improved methods"). One has not to look far for the cause of this, viz.: Until the last 20 or 25 years want of incentive, a sentimen- tal love of plants and flowers and a lack of that hard-heartedness which has no more consideration for them than a merchant has for a bale of goods. It seems to me, Mr. Editor, that a florist to be successful in these days must be a manufacturer of plants and flowers pure and simple and the man who can manufacture good stock the cheapest of course gets the trade. And it is in the plant factory where the dearth of labor saving devices, etc., compared with other factories is so patent to close observers. I was born in the profession, Mr. Editor, but it has not taken me a year in business for myself to learn this. As Mr. Shelmire says, however, the records of the patent office will show that the trade Is trying hard to get out of the slough, but the same record would also show how few of the de- vices patented have stood the test of practical use with florists as a body. There are automatic ventilators, etc., but what small or medium sized flor- ist is able to afford them; there are boilers and boilers and boilers, but the really good ones are away up in G, and the flrst cost puts It out of reach. Cer- tainly simple devices are what Is want- ed, but we must sweep the cobwebs of conventionality and prejudice from our minds better than we do before much progress will be made. A. H. EWING. RICHMOND, IND.— Last fall Beach & Chessman, the florists, gave to all children who called at their green- houses young begonias, with the un- derstanding that the child who on May 1 returned the best plant after the winter's cultivation would receive a prize of $5. There was a spirited competition for the prize, which was recently awarded. MILWAUKEE, WIS.— The conserva- tory in Mitchell Park is now about completed. The propagating houses now contain about 50,000 bedding plants, which will soon be set out in the park. WINONA, MINN.— Fire did slight damage to the Kirchner greenhous<« April 16. Look Here for Rooted Cuttings^ Per 100 Abutilon, var. trailing $2.00 Aeeratum, blue and white.. 1.00 Alternanthera, red. and yel- low, per 1000, $.5.00 60 Anthenais, double yellow... 2.00 Begonia Rex, 50 to 80 var. .. 2.00 " IncarnataGigantea 2.00 Vernon 1.00 Chrysanthemums, named.. 1.50 Cuphea (Cigar plant) 1.00 Cofeus, mixed, per 1000, $5.. .60 " separate colors " $6.. .75 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 1.50 " named 1.50 Forget-me-not, winter flow- ering 1.50 ■ PerlOO German Ivy $1.25 Heliotrope, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Geraniums, named; Double Grant, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Rev. I. B. At- kinson, Gloria ae France etc., per 1000, $12.50 1.50 Mixed, per 1000, $10.... 1.25 Md. Sal., " 10.... 1.25 Bronze 1.50 Silver Leaf 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 3.00 Happy Thought S.OO Mars 3.00 PerlOO Geranium Md. Bruant $2.00 Mrs. Parker 4.00 Imp. Sultana 1.50 Lemon Verbena 1.60 Lobelia, blue 1.00 Lantana, assorted 1.50 Manettia bicolor 2.00 Pyrethrum Little Gem 1.50 Pelargoniums, named 4.00 mixed 8.00 Double Alyssum, giant l.OO Salvia, scarlet 1.2S " golden leaved 2.00 Violet M. Louise 80 Verbenas, per llOO, $6 75 Daisv Snow Crest 2.00 POTTED PLANTS. 2>^-inch except where noted. PerlOO Begonia Rex, mixed.20 to 80 var. . . .$1.00 " Louis Closson, $4 and 0.00 " named varieties 6.00 Fuchsia Trailing Queen 4.00 Forget-me-not, winter flowering 8.00 Abutilon, var. trailing 4.00 Mrs. Parker Geranium 6.00 PerlOO Mrs. Pollock Ger $4.00 Silver Leaf " 4.00 Mars " 6.00 Md. Bruant " 4.00 Lemon Verbena 4.00 Hydrangeas, P. and W., 4-inch 10.00 PerlOO Vincas Var.,2-in $2.00 3-in 4.00 3Hin 6.00 4-in 10.00 Dracaena $5.00 to 30.00 Imp. Sultana 3.00 Terms Gash or C. 0. D. CLEMATIS GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you wnte. Fine 3-year stock on hand in the followin£ varieties: Tackmanii, Mme. Baron Veillardt Henry ii, ICermesiaat Dtichess of Edinburgh^ Fairy Queen and Tackmanii Alba. . $20 per 100. Rhododendrons B«?t l^rket varieties. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YORK CITY. Mantifacturersof WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers in ««H«mH«HaORISTS' 88 SLPPUES Mention The Review when you write. Roses=Roses It is time to get good stock ready now to plant out soon. Send 50 cents or $1 00 and get samples of our Perles, Woottons, Kaiserins, Meteors, Brides, Maids and Beauties. 5.000 Am. Beauties, 2-in., ready to ship May 25th. Send orders now. Still some good Geraniums for bedding left. Write or phone GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention the Revleir when yon write. CRABB & HUNTER, Vioil^'f' t^i^ders received now for Spring de- ' Ivld/ hvery of Al stock such as produces a Sp6Cld lists* quiMirMdUiily Campbell. CADIIATinilC Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill, AnllA I iUnOi Evelina, Painted Lady,Firefly, Pingree. Morello and other standard varieties. O&AVD SAPZB8, MICH. Mention The Review when you write. NIKOTEEM |>/_ OOEJ NOT INJURE THf MOST SENSITIVE W PIANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS- »r USED FOR FUMIGATION OB SPR&YINC INDOORS OR '.v'LoUT- 200 LBS Of TOBACCOIXCNtPIHTOf «l«0'f[Hj ^^^ SOIDBY itEOSMtN ■-■ CIRCULAR FREE- 5KABCURA DIPCO.CniCAGO, QUICKLY Mention the Review when you write. Princess of Wales Violets. Strong rooted crowns or divided plants. $8.00 per 1000; Unrooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 1000 True stock, no disease, best Violet in the market for commercial use. CHAS. W. REIMERS, 329 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS l>n>lS, IlillSGS AM) MSm \1I\G MM' MM MS S.ndFourC,.n..f.rr..tal.,.u,. • • • OKI t MIOl St HI II l)l\(, Mention The Reriew wben roa write. ■ .^■...;l..'--^>^1--'^ ■ i-^-^■-^^:^-i1^-:.i^i^..:J^.^ »»■'.-.■ ^liii^^tfiiitiUiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiili MAY 11, 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 609 1 '■*.* . ^ 4 : ■ DEWAftE OF SAP in Cypress lumber for greenhouse material. ^^ A little sap in lumber to be used for interior finish in dwellings won't hurt. But in greenhouse material it is a FATAL defect. The moisture inside the greenhouse makes the difference. The sappy piece is the first to decay and is the weak link in the chain. We can't afford to have any weak spots in our material. We want permanent customers, which means satisfied customers. We can make you a permanent customer. L Your first order is our opportunity. May we have it? Write us about it. PRESS jNK>^-%ix r ^ ^ Every ^ OMN Qj ^,^ ^, Description ^JTlONINOER (o. nAWTH0RNEAv(^/r/?6(9 THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE CUT FLOWER BUSINESS. [A paper by Mr. E. M. Wood of Natick, Mass., read before the New York Florists' Club, May 8, I have been asked to open the dis- cussion at your club meeting tonight, of the possibilities of the cut flower business. The success of the cut flower busi- ness is dependent upon many things being accomplished, among which I will mention a few. 1st. Quality. To obtain the best will require the painstaking observa- tion and study of the specialist stu- dent, who, not only for his love for flowers, but by his undivided attention and devotion to the work of improving in quality and varieties. He will study the best environment of the house for his favorite flower of which he makes a specialty. Its con- struction as best adapted for its wants. For the rose, there must be no shade to obstruct the north, as well as no shade to obstruct the south light. It is fatal to the best quality and largest product. Everything else being equal, then with unobstructed light, health, vigor, constitution and product, are maintained to a standard possible to attain. In one house of equal span upon my grounds, having two central beds 4 feet 8 inches to 4 feet 10 inches wide, the front bed produces three cut blooms of roses to one cut bloom in the rear bed. Both beds are upon the same level, and both borders look equally healthy one with the other; the treatment in every way is identi- cal. Still the crops from month to month show three to one. This leads me to consider whether or not with one border in a narrow house with unobstructed light (which the second border does more or less obstruct) as many roses can be produced as in both borders, with half the labor and mate- rial, and with Improved quality. I simply speak of this incident as one of the many which the future is likely to develop. Assuming that all the conditions, namely, well and properly constructed houses, correct environment, cleanli- ness within and without, unobstructed light, are obtained, then efforts should be directed to treatment to produce superior quality at the expense of quantity. It Is my belief this has not been attained to its fullest extent. Observation, study and experiment with light, composts and treatment will, as time proceeds add largely to the quantity of fine flowers at the ex- pense of quantity of inferior flowers. Having obtained the best quality of flowers and varieties, what are the pos- sibilities of the cut flower business? Will the demand in the future be as great as in the past, and continue to grow? To this question, I would say yes. Some critics have spoken in dispar- agement of the business of the cut flower trade, on account of the grow- ing taste for pot plants in bloom, and the injury to the cut flower trade by the high prices charged Christmas. In my judgment it Is cause for en- couragement that there is being de- veloped a taste for pot plants In bloom. There will be no less sale for good cut flowers. They are always and will al- ways be in demand. It Is the worth- less stock held for days, and even weeks by the growers, that has caused very largely the complaint, both by florists and consumer In the holiday season. If the grower delivers his stock to the florist day by day as he ought to do, at prices flxed for the season of winter, then all this cry of high prices will disappear. I find they charge quite high prices for apples to- day— (anything from five to ten cents apiece)— but if they do, I don't believe the people of New York will get vexed about It and live on leek and turnips the balance of their lives. There ought to be some method brought about whereby the prices of cut flowers should be flxed day by day, just as the price of cotton, wheat, oats and corn, pig lead, pig Iron, linseed oil, turpentine, and many other pro- ducts. The leading growers of the different cities ought to be able to come to- gether to devise a plan upon which this could be successfully done. To no one would it be of so great a benefit as the small growers. New York City will be a good place to begin it. iiteMMiliillitai ,^-i.._^.^t.^.L.a...jiA,..'fl.^ — >i.^t.,-.^j^-l^-a--^^^iAit--: i-.^.^at ..:. ■•■^^•■.^ :-•■■■.•.■;'■ ifj,^:,, i^|.--.-^>-w-^»Jr..;-;i..vr .... i^nii'i^iitkirilii'MiifiiiiilaiVJii 'l I I' I li' 610 The Weekly Rorists' Revic\3^» MAY 11. 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT. Editor and Manager. PUBUSHBD BVBRY THUKSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-83S Caxton BulidlnE. Cblcaso, 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, fi.ooayear. To Europe, fa.Qo. ■chption* accepted from those in the trade only. Sub- AdvertisinK rates: Per incb, fi.oo; }i pace, lis.so; fnll page, $27xx>. Discounts: 6 times, s per cent; 13 timet, 10 per cent; 26 times, ao per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thuisoay. Copyright 1800. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo C0.6IO Ameiican RoseCo. .fl07 Amling, E. C 605 Baker, W. J 604 Bassett & Washbum.600 Benthey &Co 601 Berning, H. G 600 Blanc &Co 601 BudlonjT.J. A 600 Burki.F 605 Burpee, W. Atlee & CoTr. 607 Chicago Wrecking CoTT. 612 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 600 ColfleBh, J.W 601 Cottage Gardens .... 605 Crabb& Hunter ....608 Cut Flower Ex 604 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 612 DeWitt, P. M 608 Dietsch, A. &C0....6I2 Dillon, J. L 6t6 Domer, F. & Sons Co. 607 Dreer.H.A 606 Eisele.C 607 Elliott, W.H 601 Ellis & PoUworth ...610 Ellison &Tesson.... 600 Esler, John G. Secy .599 Feltbousen, J.E ....602 Florists' Purchasing Agency 599 Gasser. J. M 603 Gibbons, H.W 610 Giblin& Co 612 Greene & Underbill. .608 Hall. W. E 602 Hancock. Geo. & Son 607 Hereudeen Mfg. Co. 612 Herr. Albert M 607 Hill.E. G. &Co 607 Hitchings&Co 608-610-612 HoffmeisterFIo. Co.605 Hunt, E. H 600 Hunt, M. A.. Flo. Co.605 Iackson, E. B 602 acobs, S. & Sons... 612 ewett, Z. K. & Co.. 606 Lasting. W.F... 603-604 Keenan's Seed Store.603 Kelsey, H. P 604 Kellogg, Geo. M 6C0 Kennicott Bros. Co. 601 Kroeschell Bros. Co. 611 Kuehn.C.A 600 Kuhl, Geo. A 608 Lager & Hurrell ....600 son McMorran, E. E Lawritzen, C 599 Lockland Lumber Co 898^1 LongD.B 604 Lord & Bumbam Co 612 Lynch, W.E BOO Markle.Jos 599 McDonald Bros 612 McFadden. E. C....60tt McRellar & Winter- ....601 &Co ....612 Middlemass, A 599 Miller, A. L 606 Model Plant Stake Co. 607 Moon. S. C 607 Moninger. J. C. Co.. 609 Morris Floral Co 807 Old Colony Nurseries 606 Peacock, W.P 602 Pennock.S. S 604 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 604 Quaker City Machine Works 612 Randall, A. L 600 Reed & Keller 608 Regan Pt'g House. ..610 Reid, Edw 604 Reimers. C. W 808 Reinberg Bros... 600-603 Reynolds, A. L 607 Rice. M.&Co 599 Rudolph. Max 600 Schmitz. F. W. O...608 Schultheis. A 601 Shuphelt. R. E 599 Siebrecbt & Son 804 SkabcuraDipCo....608 Smith, N.& Son 603 Soltau, C. & Co 607 South Side Floral Co. 602 Storrs & Harrison. ..603 Thorbum,J. M.&Co. 605 Tobacco Warehousing Co 603 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons 605 Wabash Ry 602 Weber aSons 607 Wietor Bros 602 Wilmore, W. W 602 Wittbold, Geo 601 Young.Jobn Welsh .604 Zeese&Co 612 FT. DODGE, lA.— P. L. Larson will soon build a new range of green- houses at the corner of Central Ave. and Seventeenth St. There will be four houses of which two will be 22x 125, one 18x100 and one 8x125. The olBce building will be 18x25 The buildings are to be completed by Aug. 1. Germinate your Seeds io Jadoo Fibre (Every healthy seed will come up.) ,?^^ Strike your Cuttings in Jadoo Fibre (With ordinary care JOO per cent will root) Try JADOO and be Coovioced. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. Bone Meal... BY THE BAG, TON OR Send for list of Sizes and Prices of our CARLOAD. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. Improved Cit Flower Box. ELLIS S POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""'"♦' »S'«V.... EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. E5TIMATES FREE. Aientlon The Review when yoa write. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — The "Flower Parade" on May 3 was a de- cided success. There was a long line of beautifully decorated floats and vehicles. Thirty-four thousand rhodo- dendrons were used In decorating one float. Other leading flowers were snow- balls, violets, clematis, daisies, lilies, roses and carnations. THE REGAN PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nursery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOLSE BlILDERS S( n'j r o;ir C' ' Hot Water Uoiiers, I'iix's. Iitliiu)> , f,. Tj-Tl ! • ^'"' ^''lltil.'tilUI V|)().ll\lttlS j» j» Jt^Alvnyt nuntion the Florists' RevicW when writing adveftiief«.J» J« J« J« UJLui t. oi' -% Y,'ii^i«f j^.-y-i^-'iip. inriMt^^vt nil n'"* )^.,^^^^.,^..^.^'...^,^..: .^^.:ii^^.. ^'■. .■^.^■J.,.. ^S^^^y .■-'--:-^'...:,.i.J^^- -^^^ -■v,:._^,',..^^^XL^.i»^il.aa.»t.....^iw..i->.^..aLi^^ - c '" -.■'.'■,•■' MAY 11, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 6M KROESCHELL BROS. CO. Asbeville, March 20, 1806. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. Gentlemen: In reply to yours of the nth: So far we are perfectly sat- isfied with the boiler bought from you last summer. We are only heating about one-half the space that you say it will, so we have not given it a very severe test, but it has saved us at least 15 per cent of fuel over last winter. Our foreman says that the saving is near 20 percent than 15, and he thinks* that the saving will be even greater when the boiler is properly loaded. Yours very truly, Idlewild Floral Co. 824 Charlotte St., Asbeville, N. C. Write for Catalogue. Chicago, Nov. 4, 1896. Mr. Chas. Kroeschell. Dear Sir: Hurrah for McKinley, sound monev and sound boilers! The boiler I got from you is excellent. I think I could not get a better one in the United States. Yours truly, John Fuhrmann. 1647-1653 North Clark St. Philadelphia, March 16, 1890. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Dear Sirs: The boiler received from you this year is entirely satisfactory, also the one last year. In regard to the coal, we have not kept any account, but think the difference in quantity consumed would be in your favor. Yours truly, Hugh Graham. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St, Boiler. Mention The Ravlew when you write. CHICAGO. The Florists' ^•^■^^-m Manual .BY... WILLIAM scon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WILL BE poeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It 4 READY will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just 4 FOR DELIVERY ^l^^t you want to know in just the way you want to be T iM II IMC- ^*^'^- '^ ^" ^ ^^^ standard work of reference for a. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. iTr will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricul- ** ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclo- poeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It the trade. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, — GMIGAQO. * * * X4t4t4t4t4t4t4t4>4t4t4t4t4t4t4k4t4t4t4k4t4i4t4t4»4t4t4t4t4k4t4t4k4k4t4i4»4t4k4t)( AikoiitaaiMdriih Si^tskiii^AJuiiitmiaiiiiMi^iiMMi .\ ..-^ -x^.^ .: ^.i.. .ir.A r^ ..^\.-^iil:j.i^,^: .-.,■- j.A..j....-.^>..-: .i-to'i^.^..»:.>: ii.iii|iilii,'-JJ«ti — ''-ti li -' ■fiiiiilT--'- '-■J..^.>-»'...J>>.r.MOl M^ rU il.Dl^iti. VENTILATING APPARATUS HOI V^\^K BOIIIRS, PII>(S \M) NIIIN(,S. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mentton The Review when yon write. Always mention the FlOPlSt©' ROVlS^ when writing advertisefs. .IS/.-M!".—' /!•. '■ .'•11'..--^.. ';A'>*;i COPVRIOHT, 1899, BY rbORI«T8' PUDbieniNG CO.. 520-53S Gaxton Bulldlnft. CtllGAGO. VoLin. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY J8, J899. No. 77. PANAX VICTORIAE. This prettily variegated* plant Is a relative of the Chinese Ginseng, though not a native ot China, P. Vic- toriae having been discovered a few years ago on some of the South Paci- fic islands, and was, I think, among the introductions of Wm. Bull, a well known London grower. It is a compact growing shrub, much branched and bearing leaves that are almost pinnate, the leaflets, more or less divided and edged with a white variegation. Though introduced under a specific name, it is stated by botanists that P. Victoriae is probably only a form of P. fruticosum, a species that seems to be quite variable, but this does not affect the fact that the plant in ques- tion is quite an attractive one when nicely grown, and one that may be sometimes used to advantage where a general collection of plants Is han- dled for the retail trade. One of the uses to which P. Victo- riae may be put is in the filling of vases and veranda boxes for outdoor decoration during the summer, its feathery foliage giving a good effect among other plants, and the panax being fully as hardy as Aralia Veitchii or A. Guilfoylei, both of which are good plants for this purpose. But in using this or any other mem- ber of the aralia family for outdoor work we should always take into con- sideration the fact that plants that have been grown in a close, warm house are tender, both in foliage and root, and consequently they should not only not be put outdoors too early In the season, but should also be harden- ed oft to some extent by a gradual ex- posure. It is the spring chill that is most frequently responsible for failure of tender foliage plants when placed in the open garden, often causing them to drop their leaves and look generally miserable for more than half the season. But to return to our subject, P. Vic- toriae Is a very easy plant to 'manage and also quick in growth, and the most useful sizes for the purpose indicated are nice, stocky plants In 4 and 6-inch pots, and such plants may be grown on almost as readily as geraniums if given a rather light and rich soil and a temperature of 60 to 65 degrees dur- ing the winter nights, and also well supplied with light and moisture. Propagation is readily effected by means of cuttings not only of the tops, but in common with most !/iembers of the aralia family short pieces of the stronger roots planted in sand or light soil and kept in a warm house will soon develop shoots, and may then be potted off either singly or sev- eral together in a pot, as may be best adapted for the purpose in view. W. H. TAPLIN. . Panax Victoriae. • SHADING. . - ■_ ^ Geo. WIttbold, Chicago, is using bur- lap to shiade his palm houses. Over ■ ^^g^gumfni^ I irfiittiii^'-il#iriinii ■ h-iitu 'itiro'rtiiiiiinfi i wiM&riMeaiiiiiiiriiiMiiii ^^gllilllliii^^^^^^ riHi ittiliiiiiiiiiiiil 614 The Weekly Florists^ Review ♦ MAY 18, 1899. his main show house he has one big sheet of burlap containing 420 yards. The strips are sewed together on the place, the work being very rapidly done, and the big sheet of burlap tack- ed to strips that have been attached to the roof for the purpose. This al- lows a circulation of air between the shading and the roof. In the neigh- borhood of the ventilators the burlap is not tacked and they are readily opened, merely lifting the burlap a little at that point. He finds this much more satisfactory and fully as economical as any other shading. The cost of applying a paint shading and removing it in the fall is quite as much, and white-wash needs too many renewals during the summer to be considered, to say nothing of the frequency with which plants are burn- ed when the white-wash has been weakened in spots by rains. He believes the burlap will last two seasons, but as he uses a great deal of it in packing, his present plan is to use it one season on the roof and then use it up in packing, starting with new burlap for shading next season. It will be fully as good for packing pur- poses, and in this way his shading really costs him nothing but the labor, for he would have to have the burlap any way. CXEMATK DISEASE. The disease which has destroyed so many thousands of plants of the vari- ous forms of clematis in this country is equally destructive in its effects on the Continent, and the losses annually sustained have stimulated a spirit of inquiry in Germany, and as the result there has been a brisk discussion in the Deutsche Gartner Zeitung. In the course of this discussion Professor Dr. P. Sorauer, of Berlin, stated that, after studying the disease, insects or fungi are not the direct cause. Plants brought to him have sometimes shown Injury from frost, but he states that too much nourishment, water, and at certain times heat, are the causes of the clematis disease, and recommends well-drained land, not too rich soil and partial shade as the proper rem- edy. He has come to this conclusion after having planted diseased plants under a birch tree, the soil being of a rich loam and having previously been prepared with a liberal amount of sand. The plants thus treated were never again troubled with the dis- ease. Messrs. Goos and Koeneman, in giv- ing their experience, observe: The large, fleshy roots of the clematis have the power of absorbing large quanti- ties of ^i^isture. After heavy rains greater amounts of water are sent in- to the woody parts than they are able to take, thereby bursting the cells in such parts where the pressure becomes too great. Food distribution to the upper parts is sometimes continued for a short period, until the next out- burst, when whole runners suddenly die off. They point out that if we look to the natural home of C. vitalba and C. viticella it will be found on sloping land or among roots of large trees where ample drainage is provided, and if we give our clematis good drainage and rich soil to produce strong run- ners that will be able to take care of any over-production of sap, then there will be no cause for further trouble from this dreaded disease. An Austrian cultivator states that among a number of clematis troubled with the disease one had been planted close to a grape vine, where it often received a wash and also an occasional watering with thick lime water, which seemingly gave the clematis new life and vigor. To the varieties especially subject to die-back, Lord Mayo, Bili- saire. Fair Rosamond, Henryi and Otto Froebel, the new remedy was applied. The plants soon revived, and as a stimulant to the quite weak plants liquid manure was administered and the disease has not shown itself again. Gardeners' Magazine. THE GLADIOLUS. In preparing ground for planting the gladiolus the soil should be made fine and mellow to a considerable depth, plowing in the fall and again in the spring, if possible, sod being of course inadmissible. The ground should be well enriched and well drained. Never use fresh unfermented manure and never allow bulbs to come directly in contact with manure of any kind. If the fiowers are desired mainly for cutting, the bulbs may be planted in rows eighteen or twenty inches apart (or wider, if desired), placing the bulbs four to six inches apart in the row. A convenient way to do this is to make a furrow with a small hand- plow and place the bulbs in the bot- tom, not less than four inches deep, covering with the mellow soil. This method affords the most convenience in after cultivation. If the soil is heavy, fill the trenches with sand or sandy loam. Planting should be done as early as the ground can be brought into good condition. With us this is usually the middle of May. A safe rule is to plant when ordinary farm crops are being planted. Water well during the de- velopment of the plants; harden off in time to make tough, fibrous growth by time buds appear; then water free- ly for bloom. For succession and continuity of bloom it is well to make two or three successive plantings at intervals of a week or ten days, though usually there will be variation enough in season of bloom in the different bulbs of a good mixed collection if all are planted at one time, for^arly, medium and late varieties are included in such a col- lection. Treatment after planting is simple, but neglect is no part of it. Weeds are to be absolutely kept down and the soil finely cultivated and stirred at least once a week until bloom ap- pears, after which it will usually be difficult to continue cultivation. At the last cultivation it is well to throw a little soil to the rows, hilling up a trifle, as this assists the plants to stand up during storms. When the flower is fading it is bene- flcial to the plant and assures the growth of a stronger bulb to cut away the flower stalk just above the last leaf. This prevents the strength of the plant being expended in the pro- duction of seed, and induces an earlier and stronger growth of the secondary flower spikes, which are often nearly as fine as the first, and prolong the season of bloom usually till frost. Mr. GrofE advises cutting the spikes when the first flower appears and blooming them in the house; this treatment is also beneficial to the bulb. To suc- ceed, buy only the best sorts. Many of the common mixtures now on the market are trash and very dear at any price. At the appearance of frost the bulbs should be dug and the tops cut away at once. After drying some time the roots may more easily be broken off, and the trimmed bulbs can then be stored for the winter. A very good way to keep them is to pack them in boxes with dry sand, but they can be kept in crates or baskets or open packages, so as to afford ventilation, and kept from freezing in a cool, dry cellar. Extremes of dampness and dryness are alike to be avoided. If the bulbs mould they are too damp; if they sprout, they are too damp and warm; if they shrivel, they are too dry. Freezing destroys them at once. The Gladiolus from Seed. Gladioli may be very easily grown from seed if one has the time and pa- tience to await their development, which will require from two to three years. We sow our seed in cold-frames or in the open ground in early spring. The beds are four to six feet wide and as long as desired. Soil should be sand or sandy loam, well drained. Sow the seed in drills three-fourths to one inch deep. Keep soil well watered until plants are well developed. With- hold water late in the season to allow bulbs to mature. Dig before frost. Dry thoroughly and store over winter in a cool, dry place. The bulbs will average in size from that of a pea to one inch or more in diameter the first season. The second year many of them will bloom, and the third year all should produce fine flowers. FRANK BANNING. Kinsman, O. A FORMAL FLOWER GARDEN. The accompanying engraving is from a photograph of a formal flower gar- den laid out by John F. Marsden, land- scape gardener and florist for Mrs. John E. Cowdin, at "Wave Crest," her usidence at Far Rockaway. Long Is- land. The photograph was taken from the terrace in front of the residence, four feet above the level of the lawn and the garden. .'i^niiiA'it ■ . •.o*-.l.>!"..!>!i'«_^»— •; A>'-.-' ■ , ,'i.»'«; LiA-Jf^ ..i^:a^A^..-^-.:-L:i^tr.^.:^/.^iiL^,ig'ii!iii'itit'\,W — » ^^iii^L,,^^^!^ . • ^ ;* ,-»^'-«.>r.,*k1'>-v 7"^ _ MAT 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 615 J^ .-.<'■- ' MV-V^ ^' I-^VI. ^^|5§3^ A Formal Fbwcr Garden at Wave Crest, Far Rockaway, Long Island. The garden is enclosed by a privet hedge three feet high. The arches are also of privet and it is again seen in the rounded specimens in the fore- feicund. Ihe privet arches are twelve feet high and wide, formed of two large specimens. The edges of the beds in the garden are also of privet, kept trimmed down to a height of only four inches. It is a remarkable illus- tration of the adaptability of the privet to take most any form desired by the skillful gardener. The walks in the garden are of hard brick. One of the beds is planted with Gardenia Fortunel, another with Mme. Bruant heliotrope, others with geraniums Mme. Joulin, Gertrude Pierson. Gettysburg, La Favorite and Mme. Bruant. The outside beds are planted with roses, two with Presi- dent Carnot and two with ICaiserin Augusta Victoria. The :vire arch in the foreground is to be covered with Marechal Niel. At the back, beyond the garden, is seen a group of Norway maples, with seats arranged under their shade. The entire grounds are .=?urrounded by ooe of the finest privet hedges on Long Island. There is some 1,800 feet of it, eight feet high, and all in splen- did condition. This hedge was plant- ed some eight years ago by Mr. Mars- den. It is trimmed once a week dur- ing the summer season. R. NARCISSUS VICTORIA. After three years of trial this charm- ing new narcissus has proved to be of great value, being extremely well adapted for early forcing. It is a well- known fact that the Narcissus bicolor forms, to which N. Victoria belongs, do not force quite as readily as the yellow trumpets, such as Henry Irving, Ard Righ, Spurius, coronatus, etc. To give them a good trial I potted the former, also N. Empress, N. Hors- fleldi, and N. Victoria, early last au- aumn plunged them in the open, and on about the 15th of January they were all brought into the greenhouse. N. Henry Irving and other early yellow trumpets flowered in about eighteen days with from 45 to 55 degrees. N. Victoria was the next to bloom with about three weeks, while the other kinds of N. bicolor required four weeks. While N. Victoria had well de- veloped perfect blooms, those of Hors- fieldi and Bmpress were not quite as good in form. There is no doubt that when N. Victoria is more plentiful — which will not be long, for I have no doubt that in another five or six years' time the price of the bulbs, forcing size, will be as low as those of N. Em- peror is at the present time^it will be used by market growers. Narcissus bicolor Victoria is no doubt an accidental cross between one of the bicolors— probably N. bicolor grandis (Grandee) — and the early flowering Narcissus variiformis. The bulbs resemble those of N. bicolor grandis, the foliage is broad, glaucous green, and stronger than even that of N. Emperor. The flower resembles again, as far as shape is concerned, that of the late-flowering N. bicolor grandis, but differs in the large size, the beautifully frilled bright yellow trumpet and very broad segments, which are not of quite the same white- ness of color, although the latter fault, if any, is not so apparent when the flowers are grown under glass. The exterior is yellowish and sometimes green, as in N. variiformis. It is bet- ter adapted for pot culture than any other trumpet narcissus, and at the same time is a most vigorous, free- flowering kind for out-of-door culture, especially suited to the western and southern parts of England, as the •<«^> ' ■^''-'i-f^^.-j-r - iii«t>Mi'^ ■ ■■^■^- ""^ 616 The Weekly Rorists^ Review* MAY 18, 1899. milder climate no doubt improves the coloring. • As I have never seen anything men- tioned of its somewhat obscure origin, I might mention that N. Victoria is of Dutch descent. In 1883 a collection of seedling narcissi raised by the late Mr. Veen, of Haarlem, were sold by auction, and a small lot of this va- riety, consisting of two or three bulbs only, and others were bought by the firm of P. Vos & Co., of Sassenheim. On account of its rapid propagation N. Victoria soon increased, forming a considerable stock. This firm, how- ever, was obliged to part with some of its stock as early as 189,6, and the va- riety was the same year introduced into this country by Mr. T. S. Ware, of Tottenham, and Messrs, Barr & Sons, Covent Garden, and has since been distributed by them. N. Victoria, having received everywhere the high- est honors, it has become a general favorite. — G. Reuthe, in Gardeners' Magazine. Window DecoratioDs. We have often been requested to de- scribe the "Broadway windows," and wishing to oblige we have carefully studied these windows for the past two weeks, and we must frankly inform you that with a few exceptions you could find just as good or better dis- plays in some small western city. Of course this is not always the case, for when flowers are most expensive that is the time the Broadway florists shine. For some reason or other, at this time of the year when all kinds of material are ridiculously cheap, they seem to be indifferent, and consequent- ly very slovenly window displays are the rule. Don't adopt this fashion if your name's above the door; keep the window clean and pretty, even though you're but a village florist. But let us describe these windows. Between 19th and 34th streets is the florists' district on Broadway, New York, and there are nine of them lo- cated there. Butler's window is usual- ly a mixed window, young salable pot plants and vases of cut flowers inter- mixed. Brower's window most of the time is flUed with small vases of old fashioned flowers, and whatever floral novelties are to be got on the market. Fleischman is spectacular, eccentric, artistic or nothing; he is making a specialty of dwarf Japanese trees. In one of his windows is shown one of the prettiest arrangements to be seen on Broadway; it is a number of small enamel flnger vases arranged in pyra- mid form on a delicate bronzed wire stand; the vases are filled with Cattle- ya Mossiae, sometimes anthuriums or a collection of orchids, but it Is always pretty. Still something behind it that not alone kills the effect but demoral- izes everything about the beautiful store, is a vase of artificial carnations supposed to imitate, caricature, or something, the "Lawson" carnation. But Fleischman's artificial carnations are the size of paeonies and you will agree with me that when a man can- not find natural flowers good enough for him or his trade then he ought to go into the artiflcial business. But the "Lawson" carnation is responsible for lots of things; perhaps this is the worst. Small's windows are sometimes pret- ty. The bottoms are green tiled and it requires very little to make an ef- fective window. One of these windows just now is occupied with a circular mound of Adiantum cuneatum and very beautiful it looks. The other win- dow is flUed with special carnations or parrot tulips; these, however, are ar- ranged scatteringly and we think much of their beauty is lost. Thorley's large window is fllled with flne kent- ias, a row of hydrangeas or other flow- ering plants run along the bottom. The small windows, the ones he flrst started with, contain one or two vases of Beauties or spring blossoms, noth- ing special. Warendorf has a mixed window; wreaths of red immortelles hang on the side mirror, a monkey made of Davallia bullata is suspended in the center of the window. Here also the artificial "Lawson" carnation can sometimes be seen. The window is mostly filled with mixed vases of flowers and small pot plants. Scallen usually shows very flne flowers, which are arranged in hanging vases. One of his windows is fllled with plants. Bridgeman's, or rather Moulton's, con- tains about a dozen vases of miscella- neous flowers. This has been the condition of the Broadway windows for the past two weeks. Very rarely made up designs are shown. The stores are always clean and bright and brilliantly lighted, at night, hut in very few of them are the occupants even commonly civil to trade visitors (which many of you al- ready know) and it's not that they are any better than the men on the Bow- ery, no, my friends, it's their ignorance or arrogance, whichever you wish to style it. Funeral Designs. Last week we discussed weddings, this time by way of variety we will deal with funeral design*. There hava been some very prominent funerals in New York lately and the flowers sent were calculated to represent the art and wealth of this city. Well, we know tremendous prices were paid for siome of the designs, and some of the pieces were pretty. Thorley had charge of the flowers at the funeral of the late Mrs. W. C. Whitney, wife of the ex-Secretary cf the Navy. The funeral took place at the Cathedral, Garden City, L. I., on May 9th. Interment was at Douglas- ton, L. I. There were no decorations at the Cathedral other than those of arranging the designs sent, excepting that the casket rested between two groups of tall kentias, which were placed in the chancel. The casket was completely hidden beneath a casket cover made of several hundred Cat- tleya Mossiae, which were solidly ar- ranged facing upwards on top; the outer edge of the cover was a fringe of lily of the valley. Several small wreaths made of one variety of flower were suspended at the sides of the casket; these represented the different members of the family. The cover was a little too large, otherwise it was well done. There was nothing new in the designs sent. One large standing cross made of brown galax leaves and Lilium Harrisii would have been all right if the moss had not shown through the galax. Another large flat cross was made of apple blossoms which faded very quickly. Large flat bunches of American Beauty roses were plentiful; one of them was tied with streamers of pea green gauze ribbon, which was very bad taste. One wreath was composed of mixed colored pansies, a cluster of yellow corn flowers (Centaurea Macro- cephala) being placed at the bottom of the wreath; it was a bad arrange- ment; the corn flowers were too bril- liant for funeral work. Just imagine that wreath made over again by put- ting the pansies on flne wire so they would face up; then green the wreath well, get all the dark pansies together, then the white, then the yellow, after- wards the bronze, or try a wreath of exclusively dark pansies with a cluster of valley; but the wreath must be well rounded. Another wreath was made iliiiiiiiiaiiiitti«iittifli'iiitii^^^ —'"-'iJMniW :,--'■'■- ■•^-'^'- -■-■--•>-■-—'■ •-■-■-^-'^■^^•->-->-'-^-'^-'-^- MAY 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 617 Driver and Messengers for H. H. Battles, Philadelphia. of cattleyas, another of cattleyas, Odontoglossum crispum and Cypripe- dium Lawrenceanum. Wreaths of sweet peas looked very pretty. One was entirely of moss roses. Wreaths were in the majority and every color was there. The grave was lined with hemlock and spring flowers, the sand being also covered with greens and the entire plot was surrounded by a 4%-foot screen of greens and flowers. An avenue of groups of Florida palm leaves extend- ed from the church to the grave. This part was very effective, as it tended to alleviate the sadness of parting at the grave, by covering up soil and enclos- ing the grave with flowers. Funeral services over the remains of the late ex-Gov. Flower were held in St Thomas' church, 53rd street and Fifth avenue. New York, Monday, May 15. A great number of flowers were used. Hodgson had charge of the fam- ily order (that always means to take charge of all the flowers). There were no decorations in the church other than that several large vases of lilies were placed on the altar. The casket was partially covered with dark pan- sies and lily of the valley, with gar- lands of white carnations looped at the sides. This was not so pretty as the cover used on Mrs, Whitney's casket. There were a great many more flowers at this funeral than at the one de- scribed above. Some seventy large de- signs surrounded the casket at the church, and there were a great many cut flowers sent to the house which were left behind. These designs represented every grade of florist in New York. The East side politician, the Wall street banker, the Grand street florist and the Broad- way artist contributed their quota to the galaxy, and yet to average the ef- fect and quality of the work, they were very beautiful; no flner work could be seen anywhere. The immense wreaths of cattleyas were grand! Then there were about twelve great standing wreaths of white lilac and cattleyas with very broad cattleya ribbon at the side. Some were made of all white lilac and Bride roses. One of the bro- ken columns wasi very handsomely made; the column was solid white car- nations, crimson on top, then half way down the column was a thin wreath of bougainvillea. There were many flne loose bunches of cattleyas, but the rib- bons did not match and spoiled the effect. Lots of cycas leaves had bunches of orchids on them, but some- how they did not come up to the other bunches; cycas are too stiff for or- chids; areca or cocos would be better. Of course there were the "crazy" de- signs, too. Wreaths and pillows of roses were there made as flat as a pancake, galax crosses and wreaths as skimpy as poverty. One bunch of about seventy-five American Beauties was tied in a mass, all level at the top and as tight as a bunch of radishes. Another lot of Beauties was tied on a flve-ifoot stick; it was a poor jab. One thing should be remembered when making up designs like crosses and columns — their shape should be recog- nizable when made up; a few flowers indiscriminately stuck among greens at a time when all stock is cheap, is not excusable, and then again if you could only see your work at the church or cemetery after it has been handled you are apt to see more moss than anything else; better to make your designs small and beautiful than large and ugly. We noticed that some of the cycas designs had strings of valley tied all the way up the center of the leaves; such a thing takes all the meaning or sentiment out of the design. If flow- ers aro attached to palms they should be conflned to the bottom. One thing is very noticeable at all the great funerals held here lately; there has been an almost total absence of the clumsy designs we were familiar with years ago. Now it is all mostly wreaths, flat or standing, or loose bunches; even pillows are discarded, and lettering is a thing of the past. Crosses are used hesitatingly because many think they are only appropriate for Catholics. This is very funny, when every church upholds it. How- ever, the designs most popular now are the most ailistic. We flnd fault with some of them because they are either too poorly made or have too many colors, and many of the ribbons seen on designs nowadays are enough to wake the dead. IVMIA. UNIFORMED MESSENGERS. The proper delivery of flowers to customers is as important as good flowers, an up-to-date store and a handsome delivery wagon. The peo- ple who are liberal buyers of flowers have sensibilities that are easily hurt by incongruities, and a slovenly de- liveryman or messenger has no place in connection with the stock handled by a florist. A plain but neat uniform of flne material, such as seen in the illustra- tion, is as near right as one can get. The only distinguishing badge is the name "Battles" in open work silver on the cap. It is the same lettering that appears on the boxes and labels and has the value and familiarity of a trade mark. Eschew the gold bedecked uniforms adopted by some of the extremists. They are out of place In connection with flowers (or anything else for that matter), and are certainly not in good taste. Have your messengers attired neatly and uniformly, but not obtru- sively. And make sure that their de- portment is In harmony with their uniforms. Many a good customer has been lost by an unwise or uneducated messenger. mmtuU ■MiattiitfiilMddi^M^libliii^kW^ilu.' 6(8 The Wccldy Florists^ Review* MAY 18, 1899. What has been said above as to gold bedecked uniforms applies with equal force to your store and your delivery wagon. Have them as rich and handsome as you can afford, but avoid what might be termed "gorgeousness." Too many mirrors and too much gilt is as offen- sive to people of refined tastes as slovenliness. It is better to err on the side of simplicity than in the other direction. A prominent factor in the success of a retail florist must always be his good taste. Let this be shown In the fittings of your store and your delivery service as well as in your dec- >rations. NEW YORK. The country around New York City at present is simply magnificent. Ev- ■erywhere one goes the meadows are covered with wild violets, and wood- lands abound with wild cherry and •dogwood, and the orchards are grand masses of sweetest blossoms, telling us there will be an abundance of fruit this year if frost will only keep away, and the chances are it will. The gen- eral run of crops are a little backward on account of dry weather, but the Indications are for an unprecedented crop of strawberries. We have some very old gardens in our suburbs and lovely ones they are, too. What is grander than an old magnolia bend- ing 'neath its weight of honeyed cups, or the pink plumes of an old Prunus triloba, a cloud of rosy magenta blos- soms of the Judas tree, and the large variety of early flowers to be seen just at present! Ah, when one goes out into the coun- try and sees nature wearing her most sublime mantle, he hates to remem- ber the city with its mountains of troubles and discontent, the heaps of unappreciated flowers that lie in the iceboxes, the scheming wholesalers, the distracted retailers, the exuberant Greeks, the indifferent public, any- thing and everything that goes to make up this florist business of ours. How nice it would be if we could put our stock up on the shelf and wait, or go out and drag the public in and com- pel them to buy. Even then is it pos- sible we would all be satisfied? We see that Chicago has driven the Greeks off her streets. Splendid Chi- cago, from the retailers' standpoint. But the wholesaler loves the wily Greek just now, and would hate to see him go back to an Hellenic climate. Outdoor flowers are commencing to come in. Narcissus, frame valley and such stock are abundant. Don't men- tion roses; most of them are of that washed out appearance in which they almost lose their identity. Many of the leading florists have been busy on funeral work; there's lots of money in "such a business" now, if it could or would only keep up. Wm. Plumb, president of the New York Florists' Club, returned from Europe by the steamship Campania on Saturday, May 13, looking extra fine. Anton Schultheis, College Point, L. I., who is one of our most extensive and best erica growers, sails for Eu- rope on Saturday, May 20. J. M. Hodges has moved into his new store, corner of 56th street and Fifth avenue. This will be one of the flnest florists' stores on the avenue. E. C. Horan has at last got around the corner into a larger store at 47 West 28th street. Now if we could only have a glass roof put across 28th street what a splendid market it would make. The Chinese restaurant and the Greek Arcadia, yes, even Jake's and the Black Cat, could be transformed to suit the growers and slow buyers from Philadelphia and Boston. We have nine wholesale houses in 28th street now, and we cannot see why the 23rd street and side alley element don't come up and make the 28th street boys more contented. The directors of the Cut Flower Ex- change (which is our only cut flower market in New York, and is held at the East 34th street ferry), held a meeting on Saturday, May 13th. Five new trustees were elected. Wm. H. Siebrecht, president, re-elected; Vic- tor Dorval, Philip Miller, Fritz Kess- ler and Geo. Goldsner, A, S, Burns, who had one year more to serve, re- signed in favor of August Schraeder, The remaining trustees are Donald- son, Duncan, Smith, Johnson, Schult- heis, Matthews and Clarke, Wm. Dun- can, Long Island City, was elected treasurer, and John Donaldson, of Newtown, L. I., as secretary. A divi- dend of 10 per cent, was declared. The lease of the market runs for three years more. The New York Gardeners' Society held their regular monthly meeting at 64 Madison avenue, Saturday evening. May 13. Mr. James Scott read an in- teresting paper on azaleas. A speci- men of double lily of the valley was shown by Mr. J. W. Withers. The society will hold a strawberry show at the above address on Saturday evening, June 10th, Messrs. W. E. Marshall, J. W. Withers, W. Bartholo- mae and J. I. Donlan were appointed a committee of arrangements. As this will be the last meeting' of this society for the season, the committee were instructed to provide materials for a good old-fashioned potting shed smoke and sociable time in general. Don't forget Monday, May 22nd, will be a special ladies' night at the New York Florists' Club. Prof. Elson, of Boston, will tell you what the wild waves say in his "Songs of the Sea." Andrew Tierney died here May 12th, aged 55 years. He came from County Meath, Ireland, thirty-five years ago, and first made his appearance in the flower business in 1886. His humble part it was to please everybody who had flowers to ship by express, and it can be truly said that no wagon in the world ever carried as many flowers as Tierney's. He and his horse and wag- on were one of the most picturesque landmarks, so to speak, of our busi- ness here. Every day in the year he carted over the great bridge Brook- lyn's supply of cut flowers. But It was not only as the florists' expressman that the trade knew Tierney. Every- body loved him for his honesty. His great big heart made him everyone's friend. Many a bright ray his wit and pleasantries threw Into the gloom of dull markets. The grasp of his hand was an inspiriting installator of hope and courage. The doctors said he died from can- cer. The trade believes a broken heart killed him, for soma time ago a con- siderable sum of money was stolen from him In one of the wholesale houses. He never recovered the money nor his ambition since then, but faded away and flnally died. Heavy indeed must ibe the conscience of those re- sponsible for his death. He leaves four orphans, three girls and a boy, who will continue the business. The prin- cipal wholesale florists remembered the many services he rendered them by sending many beautiful floral de- signs. John Weir, Brooklyn, sent a large pillow of pink and white roses, also an immense standing wreath of Bridesmaid roses; Thos. Young, a 5- foot standing cross of white and pink roses; Traendly & Schenck, a hand- some flat bunch of lilies and roses; John Young, a fine standing cross of solid white roses, with cluster of Jacques and valley at the base; J. K. Allen, a fiat cross of lilies and spring flowers; Millang Bros., standing cross of mixed flowers; Chas. Millang, a pretty wreath of lilies and Brides- maids; Jas. Hart, wreath of white roses, and John I. Raynor, a choice bunch of callas and white roses. It would appear that every florist in 28th street devoted Sunday to remember- ing Tierney, and the splendid designs they sent would do credit to any re- tail store in the city. Bowlers were scarce at the alleys May 15th. Following are the scores: Burns 165 141 146 136 Schenck 137 131 174 162 Traendly 156 173 150 153 Hafner 124 133 158 145 Donlan U8 132 IVERA. BOSTON. Review of the Market. This week has been a record break- er as a dull week in the flower trade; stocks of all kinds are almost unquot- able, no demand for anything, with perhaps the exception of sweet peas, which are not over plentiful. With other stock it is a case of "Jew" — set price high, then come down and sell at the first offer. Roses are deteriorat- ing in quality, more especially Brides and Maids, and are sold all the way from 25 cents to $1 per dozen. There are a few Kaiserins showing, but not yet up to quality, $8 per 100 Is the ask- ing price; Beauties are plenty, quality good, ranging from $2 per 100 to $3 per dozen. Elliott is showing some fine Jacks, which average |1.50 to |2 per ..-./.^v. .■....^:..^.^:^..^.^^tL^ - -■-"•'■'— •-■~-»-^- — .'.'.^-^-^r ■ MliliiliaAJMiiL. oJIkdi^HMiM^iiMML MAY 18. 1899. The Wcddy Florists^ Review* 619 dozen. Meteors from 2 to 6 cents. C«r- nations are very sticky, the bottom b€ins completely knocked out of tbe market; sales are made daily at from 50 cents to $2 per 100; a few strictly fancy will do a little better. Bulb stock from outside about $2 per 100; valley, $2 and $3 per 100; lilies, |1 per dozen; sweet peas, |1 per 100. . Among the Plantsmen. This week has shown a decided im- provement in the plant trade and most all growers seem satisfied with the outlook. At the market the usual number of teams are lined up in the space set aside for them, and the show of highly colored flowering and foliage plants is quite attractive, and the pros- pect is there will be a cleaning out of all salable stuff. At McCarthy's an elegant lot of geraniums from Clapp's and Saunders' have been bringing from $8 to ^16 per 100, while Clark's and Mann's pansies are in great demand at 3 and 4 cents. Other stock is bringing seasonable prices and does not require much urging to sell them. The News.* A new firm, Robison & Day, have opened a stand for the sale of the va- rious kinds of hardy stuff which are indispensable to the retail trade. Their address is 36 Court street. The seedsmen report an exceedingly good business, but rather backward owing to the late spring. The show of tulips and hyacinths in the public gardens has been exceed- ingly fine and has attracted visitors from all the surrounding towns. E. Dailledouze, of New York, and Robt. Craig, of Philadelphia, have been visitors this week. P. CHICAGO. TheMat^et. There is little change from last week in market conditions, which are very fair for the season of the year. On Tuesday the market was materially hurt by the rain and heat and a fear that the Wednesday supply would be large. There has been no appreciable change in prices except in the case of longiflorum lilies, good lilies being now held at |7 to |8 a hundred and selling freely at those rates. Out door flowers cut but little figure in the market this year. There is prac- tically no outdoor valley, the flower buds seeming to have been universally winter killed, and in some places the plants are gone too. The shipping trade holds up very well. Bassett & Washburn report an unusually good shipping business and say that good Beauties are in extra good demand. The outlook for Decoration Day trade seems excellent. The shortage in outdoor flowers will undoubtedly cause a demand for all the stock that can be placed on the market. Various Items. "Bedding Plants" will be the subject for discussion at the meeting of the Florists* Club tomorrow (Friday) eve- ning. Mr. G. H. Pieser, bookkeeper at Ken- nicott Bros. Co., left on Wednesday with his mother for West Baden, Ind. He will return about the 27th. A. L. Vaughan is receiving congratu- lations over the advent of a brunette young lady weighing 10 lbs. She ar- rived last Friday and all are doing nicely. F. Stielow is rebuilding the re- mainder of his houses at Niles Center. Some of the houses have had the glass oft several weeks but the roses have shbwn no mildew, while the color of the Maids has been so deepened that they look like another rose. The Brides also have colored, altogether too much so. Mr. G. Swenson, of Elmhurst, has a few square feet of outdoor valley in fine bloom. Last fall he piled up a stack of sashes over part of a bed for lack of a better place and the space so protected has a fine crop of flowers though the rest of his valley has noth- ing but leavesv the flower buds having all been winter killed. Klehm Bros, say the damage at their place will not be so great as was at first feared. They believe that the paeonies will all start again from the lower roots. The lily of the valley being grown for forcing was uninjured. It had been protected by a heavy mulch of manure f)ut on in the fall after the first hard frost. They be- lieve the damage was due largely to the winter rains and the subsequent freez- ing and thawing in February. Mr. J. A. Pettigrew, formerly super- intendent of Lincoln Park, and now superintendent of psurks, Boston, Mass., was a welcome visitor this week. Mr. George StoUery welcomed a baby son to his home a few weeks ago. Bowling. The series of handicap prize games was started at Mussey's alleys last Fri- day evening. Following are the scores and averages for the evening: Ist. 2d. 3d. 4th.Tot. Av. P. StoUery 150 202 164 ... 516 172 Geo. Asmus 175 134 129 133 571 142 G. L. Grant 152 135 156 127 570 142 Q. StoUery 120 167 132 ... 419 139 Jno. Zeck Ill 137 154 143 545 136 Jno. Degnan 118 118 114 165 51f )2g W. KreltUng 104 114 167 ... 385 128 A. Henderson 147 147 110 105 509 127 Chas. Hunt 152 120 137 88 497 124 ST. LOUIS. Qub Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held Thursday, May 11, and was called to order by Presi- dent Sanders. Owing to the busy sea- son the meeting was poorly attended and it was 4:30 p. m. before the meet- ing was called to order. The chairman of the exhibition committee reported that everything was progressing favorably; that the special prizes to date amounted to $1,500 and the indications are that this year's show will surpass the last one in every way. The committee on World's Fair reported progress. On motion of chairman Kunz the club sub- scribed for 50 shares of stock, one for each member. The treasurer of the Thomas Carroll fund reported that he had on hand $71.75, which was turned over to Mr. Carroll, who was present at the meet- ing. Mr. Carroll wishes to thank all the florists, through The Review, who were so kind to him in his hour of need. The meeting then adjourned until June 8, at 3 p. m. The Market. The past week has been a very dull one with most of the florists. iSecond grade stock is plentiful, while choice stock of all kinds is scarce. Choice roses sell as high as $5 and $6; seconds in Maids, Brides, Meteors and Perles can be bought for $1 and $1.50 per 100, and plenty of them; in 1,000 lots even cheaper. Carnations are still a great glut, selling at 50 cents and $1 per 100; fancies bring $1.50 and $2. Sweet Peas are better and more of them, the price is still 75 cents per 100; valley scarce and in demand; Harrisii and callas, 4 and 6 cents each and plenty of them; other bulb stuff is out of the market; smilax, $18 and very good. Plant sales are still reported good and all the stands are crowded with all kinds of blooming stock. Various Notes. Visitors in town last week were Jos. Helnl, Jacksonville, 111.; S. S. Brenne- man, Webb City, Mo., and Edgar Os- born, Danville, 111. Louis Roth, florist and landscape gardener, of 21 S. 6th street, has moved to 1903 No. 10th street. Mr. Roth will build a few houses this summer, in the western part of the city. The flower beds and lawns in the parks present a most attractive ap- pearance and too much praise cannot be said of "Billy" Pape, under whose care the beautifying of the public parks is going on. Riessen Floral Co. have been very busy of late, having the Mermod-Jac- card Co.'s opening and a large banquet at the Southern Hotel. Mrs. Burchel, who has been sick for a few days, has fully recovered. Mr. Andrew Meyer, who is still in the hospital, is some- what better. Frank Fillmore had a visit from burglars, one night last week, losing household articles valued at $50. Frank woke up too late to catch the intruders. Ellison and Tesson had a narrow es- cape from being robbed one morning last week. Arthur Ellison returning, unexpectedly, to the store about 1 a. m., found that burglars had drilled three holes in the safe, which con- -.^mt lAi^aMMiate 620 The Weekly Florists' Review* MAY 18, 1899. talned, so Arthur says, |1,000, and his mother's valuable diamond ring. The tenth annual banquet, of the Board of Trustees of the Missouri Botanical Garden, was held Saturday- night at the St. Nicholas Hotel. Many distinguished men from this and other cities were among the guests. The fol- lowing speakers addressed the guests upon the subjects mentioned: C. W. Dabney, Jr., President of the Uni- versity of Tennessee: "The Duty of the Endowment of Science." J. H. Finley, President of Knox College, Galesburg, 111.: "The Country and the Town." Professor J. M. Coulter, University of Chicago: "The Progress of Science." The menu was very elaborate and the decorations fine. Wild Flower Exhibition. The wild flower exhibition under the auspices of the Englemann Botanical Club was held in the Board of Educa- tion building. There were in the exhi- bition 258 different varieties of wild flowers representing every specimen indigenous to this latitude which bloom this early in the season. Crowds poured into the exhibition from noon until 9 p. m. The greatest interest was manifested by the school teachers and school children, who attended with a view of acquiring as much bo- tanical knowledge as possible from the exliibit Bowlin£. At the bowling club, Monday night, only four members rolled. The weath- er was hot and many stayed away. The large electric fans overhead made things very pleasant for us. The roll- Ing/twas very poor; our best bowler, Charlie Kuehn, was out of form. The highest average in the six games rolled was 142; very poor, indeed, for champion bowlers. The scores were U follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6T'lAv. J. W. Kunz ... .136 155 148 138 147 130 854 142 J. J. Beneke ....106 IDS 140 139 169 160 822 137 John Young ....136 157 130 128 128 140 819 136 C. A. Kuehn.... 104 120 149 125 155 130 783 130 J. J. B. BUFFALO. For May business is rather quiet, but the much cooler weather of the past ten days shortened up the supply of carnations and roses and for the past week there have been no bargain days for them. Lilac will be all over by Decoration Day; that shows how things have jumped along. Where decorations are asked for, the pros- pective patron "thinks snowballs make such a delightful decoration." Perhaps they do, but there is not much in it for the florist. There will be a grand lot of Japan longiflorum in flower for Decoration Day. I hope they will all be wanted. The plant men are all busy and their inning will come soon. Buffalo is cele- brated for its zonale geraniums. Some of the drummers tell us they see no such plants elsewhere, and contrary to many of their other utterances this one is believed. Messrs. Schiver & Bernard, of Checektuwago, can show you many thousands of splendid plants; and a house at Cold Springs containing 1,400 plants in 4-inch pota, each with two or three trusses, and in twenty different varieties, makes a gay sight. There have been several out-of-town gentlemen here within a few days. Mr. McHutchinson on his return trip, Mr. and Mrs. John Speelman, Mr. Fred Atkins and also a few friends from across the water whose names I re- frain from attempting to pronounce for fear of neuralgia. Mr. Henry Wise, of East Aurora, whom it is always a pleasure to meet, for he is a thorough gardener, talks so sensibly on all hor- ticultural subjects and has nothing "to offer" only good ideas. Mr. Geo. McClure, the able landscape gardener, has just completed a flne job at Lockport. George is capable of put- ting the artistic touch on any place, big or little, with a master hand. He Is a gardener from way back, and keeps up with the ideas of the times. There is going to be a lot of this kind of work in the future and people are finding out that it pays to engage a man with knowledge and skill instead of the uncouth brute who throws down a few yards of sod, and his col- league, the tree peddler, who charms you with his highly colored pictures of trees and shrubs that "never came." It Is only another case of the survival of the fittest. Last week was a very exciting time with thousands of our residents. There was a hard fight over the selection of the site for the Pan-American Exposi- tion of 1901, I would say that the great unthnking portion of our reopla want- ed it located on the water front. It would be of no interest to your read- ers to hear of the many arguments for and against the several sites. I will simply say that thousands who never saw a large fair or exhibition clam- ored for the water front. Those who have attended the fairs of the world know that except at Chicago the water front never was a feature, and at the World's Fair not one In a hundred knew or cared about Lake Michigan. Like John Thorpe's fox terrier who could hang with his teeth fifteen min- utes at the end of a rope, It was unob- served by the vast majority. With all this mistaken enthusiasm for the un- desirable the directors knew better, and the Pan-American Fair will occu- py three hundred acres just north of the park and embracing some of the best and newest parts of the park. It is an ideal situation in every way. By raising the water In the already Im- proved Scajaquada creek a beautiful lake will be made. There is little out- lay needed, for the whole surroundings are flne. Very strange that the so called Ca- nadian fly should be brought forward by the opponents of the "Front site" as a serious objection. It was by no means a serious objection, but this troublesome little insect got lots of notoriety from the discussion. Strange that everything we have in common with our kinsman across the Niagara river that Is objectionable and a nui- sance should get the prefix of Canada. To pronounce this pretty name similar to the agriculturists who reside on the banks of the river on both sides, you must drop the lower jaw, drop the lower eyelids if possible, give a gasp and you will emit a sound that you might spell "Kaanade." The thistle, a bad, bad weed, and this shortlived noc- turnal moth that springs from the river in blinding swarms, drives into your ears, down your neck, or against an electric light and dies, is supposed by our most patriotic citizens to be a special product of Canada, cultivated and distributed to annoy the people who live to the south of them. Time was when we could give them New York boodle aldermen, defaulting bank cashiers and a choice assortment of all kinds of criminals ,but that day is past, each nation, in that line, must carry its own burden. W. S. ST. PAUL. Trade is fair. The warm weather the latter part of April brought out an abundance of blooms. Nearly all sold, however, and while prices dropped on the poorer grades, the first class ones sold at good figures. Dur- ing the past week the weather has been cooler and the crop has dimin- ished. White fiowers are In good de- mand, with the supply about exhaust- ed each night; violets are all gone; roses plentiful; carnations not equal to the demand; bulbous stock is quite abundant but sells slowly. The plant trade is not very active. Pansies are in good demand, but other bedding stock is not Carnations at 25 cents per dozen is a frequent sign, especial- ly for Saturday sales. Notes. C. D. Elfelt, a pioneer citizen and fiorist, died at the hospital about two weeks since. Shipping trade, both In cut fiowers and plants, is reported excellent. Dec- oration Day trade promises exception- ally well, inquiries both for plants and cut fiowers are numerous. Fred Buckendorf, son of Wm. Buck- endorf, of Minneapolis, was killed in a recent engagement with the Filipinos. The Twin City bowlers have discon- tinued their weekly games until July first. James Souden, foreman for L. L. May & Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the bereavement caused by the death of his youngest child, a bright and winsome baby girl of 18 months. The Society met in Minneapolis, May 13, with a very light attendance. Both speakers of the evening were absent, and the members present in- dulged In an Informal talk on the sub- ject: "The Cost of Growing Bedding Plants." Funeral work has been in good de- m-H Jl'lJgrtSBgl^M^- i^MitililJMlillMUU dftiMilili liiiiiiliBliiiiiiiiiikirili MAY 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* mand, while spring weddings have been more numerous than usual. The funeral of Wm. Donaldson, of Min- neapolis, called for the largest display of flowers ever seen at a funeral in the northwest. The most unique piece was a mound of violets and val- leys, about three feet in height and five feet in diameter. This contained 8,000 violets and 1,000 valleys. It was made by G. Colberg, designer for L. L. May & Co. X. Y. Z. MADISON, N. J. Qub Notes. The regular monthly meeting of Mor- ris County Gardeners and Florists was held in Masonic Hall on Wednesday last, with President Duckham in the chair. There was a good representa- tive attendance and all present had an intellectual treat. The Rev. E. E. Luther, of Grace Episcopal church, Madison, spoke for about an hour on the "Vegetation of Florida and the Bahama Islands." He is an accomplished bot£^ist, a close observer of the beautiful in nature, and in imagination he carried us through the scenes he saw, so vivid and realistic were his descriptions. Many plants, familiar and well known to us as grown under glass in our greenhouses, and necessarily restrict- ed in growth, were described in their majesty of , growth and lavish profuse- ness of blossom. The advent of spring was portrayed In the increase of exhibits. President Duckham showed flowering shrubs in variety; A. Herrington brought over forty varieties of wild flowers, and W. H. Thomas showed some excellent cel- ery of last year's growth and well pre- served. The committee appointed to arrange an employment bureau pre- sented a circular letter embodying the details of the scheme, which was ac- cepted, and the committee made a per- manent one to take charge of this branch of the society. A. H. DETROIT. Lovely Detroit has truly gained the name and reputation of the "Con- vention City." Every week one sees on our streets parties of strangers with badges pinned to their coats, on which Is a cabalistic monogram or insignia of an order. We are to have 70 conventions here this summer. Including the S. A. F. Great preparations are being made by the local club for the entertainment of the S. A. F. and all who come will never regret the coming to Detroit in August. It would be a wise move for clubs coming in a body and wishing to stop at one hotel to begin figuring on how many and secure quarters. A list of the hotels, with rates, will soon be published, or, clubs may write Mr. G. A. Rackham, 880 Van Dyke ave- nue, for information. Cut flower stocks accumulate some- times now, but large funeral orders soon clear It up. R. A. G. APPEAL TO FLORISTS. The following letter has been issued by the St. Louis Florists' Club in be- half of a member of the craft who has had a peculiarly long list of misfor- tunes: To the Florists of St. Ixiuls and Suburbs: — At the regrular meeting of the Florists' Club, a motion was made and carried by a unanimous vote to send out a letter to the florists of St. Louis and suburbs, also ship- pers, calling their attention to the condition of Mr. Thomas E. Carroll, one of our fellow craftsmen. Mr. Carroll has been extremely unfortunate, dating back for many years. The first of his misfortunes was a Are which de- stroyed nearly all his plant of greenhouses, then again he was visited by a long and se- vere drought by which he lost his whole crop for one year. The following year he was vis- ited by the tornado which destroyed nearly all . his glass, windmill and water tower and nearly everything pertaining to his business, and last of all he has become totally and helplessly blind and is now in a condition that he is unable to earn his own living. In view of these many afflictions that have befallen Mr. Carroll we appeal to you as fellow florists to assist him to the extent of your ability. Mr. Carroll is entirely out of business and unable to make a living. Any donation will be received by J. J. Beneke, 1222 Olive street. E. SOHRAY. Sec'y. J. J. B£a<7EKE, Treas. C. C. SANDERS, President. The address of Mr. Carroll la 5212 Cote Brll- liante ave. CLEVELAND. Cut flower trade not so brisk. A little decorating, funeral work and cut-throat sales among Euclid avenue florists and department stores keeps things moving. Roses poor; carnatiohs about the same as last week. There is an abundance of extra good outdoor valley in the market. Outdoor stuff, usually used for Memorial Day, will be gone this year before that time. Paeonies, day-lilies, deutzia, snowball, etc., are in now. The market florists report plant trade very slow at the present time. J. Louis Loose, Washington, D. C, was a recent visitor. O. A. C. O. "SUBSCRIBER." — Kindly bear in mind that the real name and address must accompany all communications to insure attention. WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, an average of seven words to the line. SITUATION WANTED-A» foreman or manager, have had charge of prominent places in Chicago and New York; not afraid of work; the best of leferences given; Address 55, care Flonsis' Review. FOR SALE CHEAP— Hitchings Hot Water BoUer No. 15, with 250 ft. 4-in. pipe and four valves, in Ai condition. Address C. J. Benz, Conshohocken, Pa. FOR SALE— 75 boxes of glass; will sell in small lots. Also one hot water boiler. Address L N. Partridge, Sycamore, 111. SITUATION WANTED- By single man, 34, Swiss, sober, steady; 18 years' experience, palms, roses, carnations, 'mums and general greenhouse stock; also well up in landscape gardening ; commercial or private place; good refereoces. Address W. R, gardener, 382 Clarkson Street, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED- A first-class florist, grow- er, decorator and designer wishes to make a change; IS years experience; age 30, single. Address R. S., care t'iorists' Review. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. WANTED— Florist or grower; a first-class man or lady florist would have a good chance to take part interest in one of the best florist establishments in the west, either as a partner or manager. Address 40, care Florists' Review. WANTED— A first-class ]grower wants Jo rent a few greenhouses; must be in fair condition; Chicago or west preferred. Address 50, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED- By trusty,, first-class all 'round florist; 18 years experience, private and com- mercial; q years at last place; competent to take charge. Address Gardener, care Florists' Review. SITUATION WANTED As foreman of cut flower growing establishment; thoroughly capable to take charge of large place; at liberty June isf, best references. Address M. K., care Florists' Review. FOR RENT— 16,000 feet of glass within 12 miles of Chicago court house; fairly good condition; some houses new; new boiler, long lease. Address C. N.. care Florists' Review. FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. S,ooo feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net jood man at least is.oo per day. Must buy stock, about Isoo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address ''Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, lU. SITUATION WANTED- An up-to-date cut-flower artist, designer and decorator, second to none ahd a good saLuman, now with one of the best firms in the country, wants to make a change; best of reference. For full particulars, address E. V. O., care of Florists' Review. ■- 01 Residence and greenhouses; W {\C ^#|IA about 9,(X Oft. glass; hot wa- ■ ^' <-F«l^ jgj hgat; all Stocked; fine show room: good house trade; 6 miles from Boston on line of electric and steam roads; house heated with hot water; electric lights and all improve- ments; 25,000 ft. of land. Would exchange for prop- erty in western New York. Address Mrg. A. M. BieBEE, Box 107, Atlantic, Maag. ...WANTED... An active, sober and reliable man to take charge of 65,000 feet of glass; must have some cash to enter into a co-ojperation to guarantee good faith and confidence; no one need apply except a man of experi- ence and ability. Address - B. FRANK BARR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. BIICIMrQC A rare opportunity is iJOlMlL.00 open to a hustling OPPORTUNITY, "tsr^ capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists* Review. FOR SALE'Rare Chance A well established and paving florist's business, consisting of 12.000 sq. ft. of glass, centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas belt. Population 25,000. Only greenhouse in city limits. Death of proprietor reason for selling. For particulars address MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Marion, Ind. (Grant Co.) MUST QlIT BUSINESS To the right man here is the best opportunity ever offered. Two rose bouses, one carnation house, each 165x20; eood pump, tank, fine boiler and never-failing well: good stable and sheds, 24x BO; eight lily ponds ana every one planted. Cost |7,500; will sell for |1,!MD. One of the best plaoaa in the State for a man who has good health and knows the business. Will sell on easy terms. Come and see the place; it will be worth the trip. T. J. WINTERS, 943 N. 7th St., Harrlsbarg, Pa. Mention the Review when you writ*. Always oiention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. ■MiMi iikkl.k^UiuMifaMtMHMMll ft-tfi inf ot'itidtMiinair >. ■ ^\ ■ ■ ■ , .'» 622 The Weekly Fbrists^ Review* MAY 18, 1899. Something New! A place where you can save money. A place where you can buy or sell anything in the Agricul- tural or Horticultural line. Let us know your wants — we do the rest lateroatiooal Growers' Exchange, 337 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. PITTSBURG. Various Items. J. J. Bolton, of Beaver Falls, Pa., was a visitor this week. An innovation, for Pittsburg at least, was the sale of potted plants by a large retail department store, four plants — geranium, rex begonia, fuchia, pelargonium — are bundled together in one package and sold at 20 cents. Business the past week has been rather quiet among retailers. The wholesalers report out-of-town trade as very good. The supply of stock is now very abundant, a surplus of al- most everything is on hand. First class roses and carnations find ready sale, the poorer grades are in little de- mand. The Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania celebrated "Fieid Day" last Saturday in a thoroughly inter- esting and instructive manner, by a jaunt through Schenley Park conser- vatories, gardens and nurseries, Su- perinteoident Falconer acted as guide. Numerous floral tributes for the funeral of Captain John Gregg, of Monongahela, Pa., of the Fourth United States infantry, who was killed in the Philippines, were by I. Shelby Crall, of Monongahela, Pa., and some by our local florists. Some of the pieces were of unusual excellence. Bowling. Last Thursday night the Bowling Club rolled the following score: 12 3 4 5T'lAv. J. B. Murdoch ....1% 213 190 195 164 958 192 J. W. Ludwlg 1.S7 138 160 201 134 770 154 Geo. Oesterle 141168 141168 172 790 158 E. C. Ludwlg 186 146 148 159 191 830 165 E. Fisher 154 110 109 107 157 637 127 T. P. Langhans ....116 139 174 111 124 664 133 T. P. LANGHANS. THE International Growers' Ex- change is a new institution in the trade that ought to prove useful. It is located at 337 Sixth ave., Pittsburg, Pa., and A. W. Smith, Jr., and Fred Stokes are the active managers. It aims to be helpful to the trade in many different ways. Copies of their explanatory circulars can be had by addressing as above. Rooted Runners from MA RIP I nilKF»^ «— 'p^^^ Iflilllll^ I^UUUI^ plant this last winter From iri/Vf f^T*/^ now until May 25th will sell Villi n I \ good Rooted Cuttings at $.5.00 f IVI^ly 1 O per 1000. Cotfie and see for yourselves, dear friends, and I will prove to you that my stock is clean, free from disease and first-class in every respect. Money refunded if not just as I say. Cash with order. C. UWRITZEN, Bx. 262. Rhtnebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The R«vlew when you writ*. Mention The Review when you wrlf . :•:•:• •>!• • • • •.V. . « . • v.v.v.v.v.*. .v.v.v.v.-.-.-.-. .♦.V.V.V.'.V.V. .♦.♦.v.v.v.v.v. '•'♦-♦- V." •.v.v. • • « v.*. • • • '.v. • • • « • • • • » •.V. • • • :•:♦:• • • • • • • i •.♦.•.♦, v.v. Clear Cypress Greenhouse flaterial. This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and ihe best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. Lockland Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, O. • ♦ • • ♦ ♦ i v.*. v.*. • • • 4 • • • « * • • • Write for Circulars or Estimates* I • ••^•^** • * • • • • • • k . . ■ • • • 4 >•••...- I • • • • • • •_♦_♦ • -•.v.v.v.v.v.v v.v.v.v.v.v.' »•••••••*••« Mention The Review whm iron write. Germioate yoor Seeds in Jadoo Fibre (Evety healthy seed will come up.) Strike your Cottiogs in Jadoo Fibre (Whh ordinary care tOO per cent will root.) Try JADOO and be Convioced. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 Fairmount Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLU8TRATCO CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKING. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists* Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. MenUon Th« BTtow irtwn yo» wMt, _^__ SEND IN your order now for a copy of The Florists' Manual, by William Scott. It will cover the whole field of commercial floriculture and will be the standard work of reference for the trade. Price $5.00. WHENEVER you need any rade supplies not offered in our advertising columns, write us about 1*^. We will place you In communic itlon with some one who ran supply what you want dMudiUiriMii^ MAY 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 623 DECORATION DAY FLOWERS! FOR SALE BY. Bassett & Washburn, 76 and 78 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. We grow all of out flowers and can give fresher flowers and better quality by having our own greenhouses^ ice house and large^ roomy packing facilities ♦ PRICE LIST — << u « f« K « U (I American Beauties, extra long stems per doz. $3.00 stems 20 inches •' 15 " " 12 " " 8 " short stems Brides, A quality per 100, No. I " " No. 2 " Bridesmaids, A quality , No. 1 " No. 2 " Meteors, A quality No. I " No. 2 " Perles, A quality " No. I " No. 2 " Assorted Roses, mostly short stems, our selection « 2.00 « 1.50 tt 1.00 H .75 « .50 $6.00 to 7.00 5J00 to 6.00 per 100 4.00 i< 6.00 If 5.00 ■ IT Tl HWrDC BHd Dealers in i^U I I LU TT LllO Greenhouses at Hinsdale, ill. Mention the Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST cm CAGO Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when yon write. A.L Telephone 1496 m ANDALL Wholesale Rorlst 4 Wasliington St., Chloago. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. Mention The Revtew when yott write. WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Review when yon writ*. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL. Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut SL CINCINNATI. 0. Consienments Solicited. 5peclal Attention Qiven to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when you write. WHOLESALE FLORIST C. A. KUEHN Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Florml Designs. A full line of supplies always on band. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Florists* Review when yon write. H. 6. BERNIN6, (Successor to St Louis Cut Flower Co.) WHOLESALI rLORIST, J322 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WHOLESALE SHIPPING FLORISTS 3134 OUve Street, ST. XiOVIB. MO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when yon write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GtO. M. KELLOGG, Pre*. Growers of QUT FLOWERS >* Wholesale. Regular shipping orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenhouses; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. ^RCHIDS.... Laelia Anceps Alba, Just arrived in fine condition. L. Anceps and L. Autannalis expected ataortlj. Lager & Hurreli, f.;;Xr,":' summit, n. j. .Mention The Review when you write. .. ■,...^.v>.'..^..;...."^-.,-;^. :-, .JL .--^'J..^-^,.,-. ;.-,-|'ff,f| ■■.vw.«j^je:'^-«.,.i,.tf.ni;.>.^.-^.A,iaa: MAY 18, 1S99. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 625 KENNICOTT BROSCo Wholesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies, 42 and 44 Randolph St., Chicago, Long Distance Telephone Central 466. ; Mention- The Review when you write. McKELLAR & WINTERSON, Wholesale Florists, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. 'our specialties: We have the Ofchids, High-Gfade Roses, LARGEST WHOLESALE House in Chicago* Carnations and Violets. Full Lin* FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Saads, Bulbs, Hardy Stoek. lIwiMoo Tha Bavlair whan yoa wnta. BENTHEY & CO. F. F. BENTHBY. Mgr. WHOLESALE AND COMMtSSION ConsigYiments I Solicited. 41 Randolph St., CHICAGO. MAntlon Tha Ravlair when too write. Qalms Ferns and The Largest Stock of Plants in the West. yc and we will keep _ posted when we have anything special to oner. Send us your name > you jffe GEO. WinSOLD, N. h'JZ st. CHICA60. Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Plmnosus Stri 1 60 !r'?"". . \[*»r. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wc have 6,000 Meteors in 2-inch pots, which wc offer at $18 per 1000. Fine plants. Mention The Review when you write. DAHLrlAS My prize winners earned o& the hiehest National honors yet awarded the Dahlia — a diploma and gold medal at the Omaha Exposition. Get my catalogrue before ordenne elsewhere. Box 382. W. W. WILMORE. Denver, Col. Mention The Review when you write. Decoration Day ...Plants... p^ ,„ Rudbeckia Golden Glow, SJ^-in. pots $4.00 Statice Armeria, Sea Pink, covered with buds, SH-inch 8.00 Ageratum, white, 3J^-inch, in bloom 3.00 Double Daisies, in full flower 1.00 Coleus, in variety, 2-inch, bright colors 1.50 Cash Please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN. Mention The Review when you write. Sandusky Carnation, *},t-^ p- \Z. GERANIIMS. In bnd and bloom. Ready for market and bedding purposes. Beaute Poitevine, Mrs £. G. Hill, Glorie de France, La Favorite, Heteranthe, Mme. Bruant, and many others. From 3 and 4-inch pots, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. W. E. HALL, CLYDE, Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. ROSES. ROSES. Strictly first class stock. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles. Strong 2Win, 13.00 per loo. Kaiserin $4.00 per lOO. Beauty $5 per lOO. Our Rose plants are acknowledged to be the finest supplied to the trade. Place your order with us tor im- mediate or future delivery if you want the choicest stock. PETUNIAS, Dreer's latest set of double fringed, fine bushy plants, labeled, $2 per lOO, out of 2K-in. pots VERBENAS, our challenge collection, 2-in. ^L.TO a lOO CUT CARNATIONS, long stems, all colors, $1 a loo QMTT AY Strong Bushy Seedhngs, ready for lolTixJjTxiV. pots, 50c per loo, $4 per looo, de- livered. This is the way to buy your Smilax and save a large expense in freight on pot plants. Can supply any quantity on short notice. "P A ATQTT^Q f™"" «^°'"^ frames. Big plants full JT ixil OXXjO. of buds and blooms, the finest in the market. $2 per loo. Terms strictly cash with order. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. '^^P^NewDaUias For 1899 Bef t New Varieties. 'Best Old Varieties. Send for our New Illustrated Trade List before ordering elsewhere. Pf~ Peacock's Dahlias always received highest awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes out of forty-nine entries during past four years— an un- equaled record. Best New and Standard Carnations— Beautifully illustrated and accurately described in our Trade List Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias— At right price. Also Dahlias under color. Correspondence Solicited. W. p. PEACOCK, - Atco, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. FIRST-CLASS STOCK From 25^in pots, ready for 3 and 4-in. Strong and bushy Rose Geraniums, 3 var.: Heli> otrope, white and purple; Lemon Verbenas; Ivy Geraniums; Dusty Miller, fi.W per 100. 3-in. Pelargoniums, bud and bloom, fine. $."5.0.) per 100. Mexican Primrose. $1.60 per 100 California Vio- lets, strong rooted runners, 50c per 100, $I.U0per 1000. Princess Pauline .\geratum, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. Fuchsias, in var., 2 and2H-in., $2.50 per lUO. E. 6. BUNVJIR, Walnut Hill Greenhouses, Independence, Mo. Mention the Review when you write. Always mention the Florists* Review when writing advertisers. .•..^i_;.-.».irt.i. MAY 18. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Re\aew» 627 The International Growers' Exchange, No better medium exists for the grower to dispose of his stock. Quick and effectual. Send us a list of what you have to offer with the prices at which you desire to sell. It costs you nothing unless we sell; 5 per cent if we do Write for further particulars. 337 Sixth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Mention Th« Rgvlew wtien yon write. frwww^rww^ ROSES! AH on Own Roots. Potted in January. 1 rrom 4-inch Pots, at $8.00 per 100. BBZSBSICAXD BOH BIXBHE DB. OBIIiXi ETOIl^B DB IiYOV METBOB BKBBBKBT aCAXilCAXBOV MMB. C. TEBTOUT KABBCHAZ. BZEXi VIPKBTOS BAUTBOW SAFBAVO PBB:LB DBS JABDXV8 OXiOTHUBB SOVPBBT ISABBUiA SPBVHT MAMAV COCKBT KABXB OtriX^IiOT TBlbliOW BAMBKEB BBIBE rrom 3-inch Pots, at $5.00 per 100. C&OT^JbDB 8OUPBBT, MABBlvtM\i<\. I l'HISHtHl,.P\. \ We get dally new customers fbecause we have the reputatioiv that all orders are Runctuaily lied. Long D stance Telephone 2985. r. sroKES, Manager. WM. F. KASTIN6 & CO., Wholesale Florists. 444 sixth Ave. All kinds of florists; SUPPLIES «id WIRE DBSIQNS on band. Mention The Review when you write. Galax Leaves AND Leucothoe Sprays FOR 8PBING AND SVIIMEB C8E. Write for prices to HARLAN P. KaSEY, 1106 TreoMRt BMg., BOSTOM. MASS. M«ntlttf»n Tho R^vl^w wti»Ti ynu wrue. Long's "Handy" Order Sheets The practical leaders to correct order taking in hurried hours. Single sample free. Pad of 100 sheets, mailed for 24 cents in stamps. Ten Pads (1000 sheets), by express, tl.76. DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO. N.Y Mention the Review when you write. Mention The Florists' Review when writing; advertisers. GIVE US A TRIAL. WE CAN PLEASE YOU. Roses, Caraatioas and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers ia stock. WM. F. KASTiNG, SKisr'vSir.; 481 Waskiogton St.. BUFFALO, N. Y. Also Dealer Jn Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Mention The Review wh»n you write. WM. J. BAKER, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, 1432 S. Penn. Square, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Headgoarters for CARNATIONS. Mentloo The Review whwn v"n write. EDWARD REID, Wholesale Florist, LONQ DISTANCE PHONE. 1526 Ranstead St., PHUAOaPHIA, PA. Maatlon The Review when yon write. ee Clean Stock, Pedestal Grown. PaodanusVeitchJi 6-in. pots, 11.00 each; $12.00 a dozen. Also larger sizes. Send list of sizes required and get rates. Also a few white leaved plants at half price, for decorative effects or cutting up. JOHN WELSH Y0UN6, - 6erinaiitown, Pi. Upsal Station, Penn. R. R. Mention The Review when you write. Rose Hill Nurseries. Palms, Orchids, Roses, Ferns AND FOLIHOK PLJIMTS. Largest stock m America. 8ZEB&ECHT vl»w wh«>n you write. Subscribers ■■^ Are reminded lJrti?;^"i?ar; the interests of their paper by buying supplies of the advertisers ia the .... ;^l^rn.^of ^hP^^ Florists' Review paper when sending inquiries or orders. Always mention the Florists' Review wher writing advertisers. Vi'.,i.t- .»-'/.■• j^--:.:;-;^M <. ■ MAY 18. 1899. The Weekly Rorists' Review^ 629 ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS JUST ARRIVED ' IN PINE CONDITION. Gycas Revoluta Steins, from 6 to IS inohos long. Prioo $9.00 por iOOJ pounds. Spooial Prioos on largo lots. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (Ute of IS John StrMt) 36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention Th» Review when yea write. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Good, strongr, healthy stock of the following well-known vaneties: Mme. G. Bergrmann Ivory The Queen Mrs. Jerome Jones Etoile de Lyon / Miss Minnie Wanamaker Golden Wedding Niveus Minerva Liberty Bonnaffon Mrs. J. J. Glessner Belle of Castlewood Rose Owen Eugene Dailledouze Wm. H. Lincoln CoL W. B. Smith Mrs. J. G. WhUldin V. H. Hallock Maud Dean Chillingfordii Geo. W. Childs Bessie Burton Modesto Mrs. Murdock J. G. Woodford from 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per lOU; per lUOO, $15.00 Cabbage and Celery/Yoo':-^i^X"frtt^^''^S^J 10,000. If by mail add 10c per 100. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Review when yog write. M. A. Hunt Floral Co. Box 235, TERRE HAUTE, INO. BRIDESMAIDS AND BRIDES, 9-iiioh for $22.60 and 3-lnch for 932.60 per lOOO. Place yoar orien at once. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' IwlAniUAL By WII.X.1AM SCOTT Price, $5.00. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, en- cyclopceadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. Will be Ready for Delivery in June. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. n.ORISTS* PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building CHICAGO. W. S. HEFFRON, Mgr. 51 Wabash Avenue, ■CHICAGO. ROSES. EXTRA FANCY BEAUTIES. GOOD BEAUTIES. SHORT BEAUTIES. VERY CHOICE KAISERIN, regular Sominer growth. SELECT MAIDS and BRIDES. METEORS and PERLES, good fair stock and seconds, at prices to stiit* CARNATIONS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. WE HANDLE THE LARGEST LINE OF HIGH GRADE FANCY AND ORDINARY STOCK IN THE QTY. ON CHEAP STOCK WE CAN GET 'WAY DOWN. CAN SUPPLY LARGE BUYERS with STOCK THAT WILL MAKE THEM MONEY. Mention the Revtow Miscellaneous. SEASONABLE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. VERY FINE VALLEY — BULBOUS STOCK, MIGNONETTE, MAR- GUERITES, etc SWEET PEAS NOW COMING IN DAILY. Decorative. LOCAL GROWN ASPARAGUS, FINEST ADIANTUM,GOOD GALAX. COMMON FERNS, 40c per JOG. $4.00 pet 1000. SMIL AX — scarce. We ship nothing knowingly but stock tliat will carry and give satisfacJion. Our Prices ^ssiS'isssi vui I ■ iv^v/cy con»i«t.nt with quality of Btock Bhipped. Store open from 7:00 A« M., until 6:30 P. M. Sundays and Holidays closed at noon, when yoa write. formarly oallad MISS CLARA BARTON. BfK^EtiS MAID OF HONOR, Plants in 2K-inch pots NOW READY. Price — per 100, $1.'5.00 ; 50 at 100 rate per 1000, $125.00; 250 at lOOOrate. HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 8i3 Eimst. Cincinnati. o. For sale also by E. 0. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., and F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hud5on, N. Y. Mention The Review when yon write. The Cottage Gardens, ^ ^ JSa"?;. QUEENS, L. I. WnObESAbE GROWERS FLORISTS' SPECIAUTIES. Mention The Review when you write. Brides, Maids, Meteors, Stroag. Clean StocK, ready for planting. 3-in.. $ 6 per 100, $.V) per 1000 4-in., 10 " 90 500 at 1000 rate. F. BURKI, Bellevue, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Review when jmi writ.. T. ■ ./ _ , v.- ;r<7;. -..ir^jlf ■ .. :•,■ Y~«''. Li. 630 The Weekly pbrists^ Review^ MAY 18. 1899. INDIANAPOLIS. The weather here is very warm, the thermometer registering 80 degrees and above and vegetation is very much advanced. Business has been fairly good, but will soon be booming, as the bedding season advances. Most of our people keep over geraniums and other bed- ding plants, but Jack Frost called at their places this winter and took pos- session of all they had. Nearly every day you hear a customer say, "I lost all of my flowers this winter, they all froze, I will have to buy a few to re- place them," and of course the florist, with a merry twinkle in his eye, ex- presses his sympathy, rubs his hands gleefully together and says, "This way to the geranium house, please." The predictions are that we will have a heavy spring trade. The Sprint; Show. The State Florists' Assn. gave a spring show of bedding plants, etc., in their rooms at the State House, Tuesday, May 2. The public was ad- mitted free and it was well attended. It is a pity that so few of our florists took advantage of this opportunity to show the public what they have to offer in the way of bedding plants as it was an excellent advertisement for those who made an exhibit. The display of flowers, although not a large one, was very good. Henry Rie- man had some magniflcent large ger- aniums and pelargoniums in 8 and 10- Inch pots, 3 feet high and a mass of bloom; also some new carnations, in- cluding his new white seedling which is the largest I have ever seen. The Berterman Floral Co. had an exhibit of palms and cut flowers, including some good Beauties. Huntington & Page fairly outdid themselves in their display. They had severar hundred small Rex begonias and cut flowers. Their palm display was quite an at- traction. Hukriede & Son were the only ones who devoted their display to bedding plants. In their collection were some excellent geraniums in 4- Inch pots, caladiums, coleus, ferns, vines, etc. Not to forget our city flor- ist, Robt. A. McKeand of Garfield Park, who had a large display of ev- erything from a palm to a geranium were tastefully arranged. His cannas, especially a seedling, Mrs. R. A. Mc- Keand, were very fine. As there was no meeting the boys went to a nearby alley and bowled several exciting games. Notes. We regret to have to record the death of the daughter of Mr. Stuart, of Anderson. The funeral was held on the afternoon of May 2. Mrs. Chas. Rieman will retire from business, having leased her place to Martin Nelson. FRED. IF YOU HAVE anythlnar to sell to the trade, offer it in an ady. in The Review. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON Large Flowering Clematis 0^1:^% Glimbers TVTE have an immense stock of the following popular varieties, grand ** two and three -year- old stock in strong plants, in 5 and 6-inch pot$ which are certain to grow and will please your customers Mme. Ten Houttei pure white, extra fine. Miss Bateman, white with chocolate anthers. Standiskl, light blue. The Gen, deep lavender blue. Tk* Pbm^M^m^' fciMJMt^ 1^1. -1-1- -„M.,I» BoBkoop SeedllBg, extra large lavender. Duchess of Etfnbnrgh, double, pure white. Gipsy Qoeen, fine rich purple. Henrji. finest large single white. Jackmaael, the- most popolar, rich royal purple. Mme. B«rOB TeilUrd, light rose shaded lilac. Price for any of the above, $3.00 per dozen: $25.00 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS CLIMBERS. Olematla Flammnla, strong plants in 8-inch pots |1.03per doz.; $8.00 per 100 Ampelopals Veitohii, 3-incb pots 15 " 6.00 Axiatoloohla Sipho, extra heavy plants 4.00 " 30.00 " Koneyanokles, strong 4-m. pots— Kallaana, Bverffreen and Tar 1.15 10.00 Wistaria Sinenala and Alba, strong S.OO " 25.00 HENRY A. DREER, ''* |??|Jr Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Review when you write. 3,000 FERNS for Sil ^^^ DOLLAR FEBH SPOKES is the cost of suf- ficient 7RWSH saved at the United States Ezetlo Hnrseries, to produce the above quantity of small Ferns for jardinieres, fern dishes, etc. We furnish simple directions for the successful cultivation of Ferns from spores, when so requested. This package contains only the best varieties for the purpose named. Collection of the 18 1)«st varieties in oonunexoe, each in a separate envelope, each package sufficient for 500 plants, $5.00. EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention The Review wh«>n yrm write. D ahlia Camellieeflora... Illustrated in Florists' Review January 36, i8gg, and in Florists' Exchange August 13, iSgS. Awarded by the American Institute of New York a Diploma on pot plants of Dahlia Camel- lixflora and a First Class Certificate on Cut Flowers of the Dahlia Cametliaflora. This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer, ■ do ■ .... valuable for cut flowers, and The blooms are bold, iocs not exceed two feet in pots or in field . r. Good, strong SIO.OO per 100. Orders booked now and filled in rotation A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Review wlnen you write. clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2^-in. pots, 9X-SO per doz.; " " Cash with order. VERBENAS GERANIUMS The choicest varieties and healthiest plants grown. Strong plants in bud and bloom. •a.SOperlOO; $30.00 per lOOO. 75 finest varieties in cultivation, grown in >^-in. pots. Strong plants in bud and loom, f B.OO per lOO. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Review when 70a write. mil Colony Nurseries, isaa HA»PT SHBXTBS, TBEES. VnrBS, BVEBOBEUTS and VBMBMWlAItB. A large and fine stock of well rooted plants, grown in a sandy loam. Good plants, best sizes for planting, verv cheap. Trade list free on application. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention the Review when you wrlt» Live Sphagnum Moss For Orchids, etc., $1.25 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss First quality. $1.00 per bale; 10 bales, $8.00. Z. K. JEWETT & CO., SPARTA. WIS. Mention the Review when you wrttei. ARE REMINDED THAT Subscribers... plies 01 riorlsts' Review they will materially advance the interests of their paper by buying supplies of the advertisers in the Always MENTION the name of the paper when sending inquiries or orders. J» J»J» J» Always mention the FIoHsts' ReVieW when writing ^vex^un^ Jl V k , •. rf.am-^ilLM^ikm ^ t. .yr:;!r<'^- MAY 18, 1S99. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 631 Prl;&e for New Carnation Has been deposited with and will be awarded by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to the growers of the best plant of Onr Winter Bloomincr Seedling' Carnations. By mail, 100 fine plants, Four Dollars, and we pay poatace. Send for circular. SaA aIsO Allf AsperegasSprengeriiAdv. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Mention The Review when you 'write. • •# CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 O. H. Ozane ready May 20, |10.00 Oen. aCaeeo ready now, 10.00 Olacier ▲merica Gold Vngget .... Arffyle Bvelina Mrs. MoBnmey 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Mention The Review when you write. %ti.i.i,Ai.i.i.i.AAi.Jbi.AAJbiLi:AAAXAXy SMILAX! V-r 40,000 Plants from Pots, ^.50 per 100. SEND FOR SAMPLE. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. ^TTTTTTTTTTTXTTTTTTTTTTTT'% Mention The Review wnen you write. S. A. Natt Oeraniums, Strong, sturdy plants from 2^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. VINCA MAJ. VARIEGATA, 8-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. CANNA "BURBANK," dry roots, $2.00 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Mention The Review when you write. Victor Pelargonioms, Bushy Plants and Strong at $4.00 per 100, 2% and 8-inch pots. ...GOUEUS... Beckwith's Gem, Queen of the West and other Coleus, 2H-in., $2.00 per 100; 4-in., $5.00 per 100. JAJfSS 7S08T, Greenville, Derke Co., Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale Ploriete, RICHMOND, INDIANA. Mention the Revleiw when yog write. Always Xention the.... Flori«t6* Review When Writing' Adrertlaers. Decoration Day Is Coming! T 5,000 10,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 4.000 2,000 2,000 1,000 4,000 20,000 500 Per 100 Geraniums, 4^-in., mixed $ 7.00 8 2K " La Favorite, 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 10.00 8-in 2}i-in Mme. Salleroi, 2)i-in Feverfew, Little Gem. in bud, i%-'m.. »«..,» Abutilons, mixed, 2%-'m 2.00 Southern Thyme, 2}i-in 2.00 Velvet Plant, 2K-in 2.00 Smilax, strong, 2Ji-in 2.00 Fuchsias, mixed, 2}i-m 2.00 Per 100 1,000 Pelargoniums, The Queen, 4M-in $8.00 5,000 Iresines, red, 25i-in 2.00 4,000 " yellow, 25i-in 2.00 10,000 Coleus, 10 best bedders, 2 Ji-in 2.00 10,000 Vinca, Lobelias and Smilax, from flats 1.00 15,000 Daisies, Snow Crest and Lengfield, 2K-in 2.00 1,000 Begonia Erfordii, bedder, 2Ji-in 2.00 2,000 " Sandersonii, " " 2.00 1,500 " Hybrida, " " 2.00 5,000 '• 20 named varieties, " 2.00 1,200 " a- in. and 4-in., in 10 varieties.. 4.00 THE IVIORRIS FLORAL CO.. morris, ill. CARNATIONS. A fiBW Tarleties still left. OBDEB QUICK if want«d. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Now is the time to plant them. Your early ones should be planted at once. Send for our list and let us figure on your order. Our plants are in extra fine shape. A good plant to begin with is half the battle. H. Weber & Sons, - Oakland, Md. ' Mention The Review when you write. I Burpee's Seeds Grow | The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning: it. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. i8, 1807. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wirt stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Carnation Support. Yours truly, Daillbdouzb Bros. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices, THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnation Daybreak $12.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. Dl IVI IC C AVHA BOI.ETV. r UN r\0 $7.50 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. C. SOLTAU A CO., 1 99 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' MANUAL Price, $5^ .BY. William Scott. Itwil cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclopoeadia style, so reference mar be quick and easy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will tell you'just what you want to know in just the way yon want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. SEND IN TOCB ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., 520-533 Caxton BuHding, CHICAGO. WZUi BS BEAST FOB DB^XVBBT ZV JVBB. "^f: -» Viu i >■ •' •?3''"/^^ ^J^^'^V'^^^ 632 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAY 18, 1899.. The International Growers' Exchange^^ 337 Sixth Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. VIOLET PLANTS Thousands ready to be sold and guaranteed free from all disease. No better opportunity was ever offered in this line. Write for prices at once. Mention The Review when you writ*. DENVER, COLO. The Denver Florists were away off on their bowling last evening and many of them are ashamed to have the undermentioned scores published, but we cannot always expect to be making double centuries. We would like to hear through The Review the kind of alleys in use by the eastern floriate, as the fraterni- ty out here are of the opinion that most of them are regulation alleys. Herewith are the scores of the 10th inst. : 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Av. John Berry 141 145 177 188 163 A. B. Mauff 158 147 148 179 158 Geo. Brenkert 137 146 191 158 Robt. Kurth , ... 163 176 118 152 John Ferris 139 HI 197 149 Geo. Zlmmer 129 114 191 145 Chas. Thiess 137 149 ... 143 Chas; Mauff 139 127 157 ... 141 M. J. Taylor 151 131 ... 141 J. Valentine 142 134 ... 138 Chas. Meyer 124 150 101 125 Chas. Webb 105 142 ... 123 Chas. Franz 118 125 ... 121 J. Jakobsen UO 110 Theodore Loken 93 111 102 J. B. TEN DOLLARS FOR A NAME. One of our advertisers offers a prize of ten dollars for a suitable name for an insecticide they have perfected and are about to put on the market gener- ally, in the United States. The article is a preparation of nico- tine and wood pulp, with certain chemicals to make it burn slowly, but ■without flaming when ignited. During the burning the nicotine is liberated and circulates through the green- house, killing all green fly, thrip, etc., the house may contain. This new method of vaporizing nicotine doe-s away with the pans, hot irons, steam blowing and all the trouble, generally incident to the methods now in use. The article to be named consists of a thin sheet rolled into a cylinder, so that as sold it looks like a roll of dark brown paper six inches long and flve- eighths of an inch in diameter. When used the roll Is unwound, coiled loose- ly, lighted with a match and allowed to burn. It "does the rest." The Skabcura Dip Company, 23 Branch street, St. Louis, will pay ten dollars to any one sending them a name, which the management deems best for this preparation. A name in- dicating the method of using and the work to be performed is what is wanted. Rooted Cuttings of Carnations ALL SOLD. We are bookinsr orders for Field Grown Plants. «C0. HimCOCII * SON, Grand Haven, Mich. M«ntton the Review when jroQ write. 5000 BEGONIA REX and 5000 VINCA VAR. POT PLANTS. .\butilon Var, trailing, finest of all for baskets and vases, 2^-in., $6.00; 3-in., $10.00; 4-inch., $15.00 per 100 Begonia Rex, 2-in $4.00; 3^-in., $10.(0 per 100 " Louis Closson, $4.00 and 6.00 " Fuchsia Trailing Queen, 'i^-'m 4.00 " Forget-me-not, winter flowering, 2 Ji-in. 8.(0 " Cobea Scandens, extra strong, 3-in 5.00 " Impatiens Sultana, 2Ji-in 3.00 " Maurandya Vine, 2K-in 3.00 " GERANIUMS-Mrs. Pollock, 2K-in.. ..$4.00 per lOO Mrs. Parker, " .... 6.00 " Happy Thought, 2K-in. 6.C0 " Rose Scented; 2-in 4.00 •' Silver Leaf, 2}^-in 4.00 " Freak of Nature, 2}i-in. tJ.OO " Manettia bicolor 2.00 " Asters, seedling 50 " VIHCA VAB, extra long-, 2^-in., $2.50; 3-in., $1.03; 8>/^-in., $3.00; 4-in., $10.00 ; 5-in., $15.00 per 100 Per 100 Aiyssum giant, double $1.00 Abutilon, trailing var 2.00 Ageratum, blue and white.. 1.00 Anthemis, double yellow.. . 2.00 BegoniaRex 2.00 " Incarnata Gigantea 2.00 Vernon 1.00 Coleus, mixed, per 1000, $5.. .60 Fuchsias, assorted 1.50 Cobea Scandens 1.50 Cuphea (Cigar) 1.00 ▼lOIiBTS, Marie Temu Gash or 0. 0. D. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Geraniums, mixed $1.25 Mad. Salleroi 1.25 Silver Leaf 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 4.00 Mrs. Parker 4.00 Happy Thought 3.00 Mars 8.00 Mad. Bruant 4.00 Ivy 1.50 Louise, Clumps very large, PerlOO Geraniums, Pansy $4.00 Violet M. Louise 60 VincasVar..perlOOO,$lO.... 1.2& Daisy Snow Crest 2,00 Impatiens Sultana l.SO Lemon Vejbena 1.50. German Ivy ". 1.25 Lobelia, blue 1.00 Manettia bicolor 2.00 Lantana, assorted 1.60 per 100 $1.00 GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y. Mention The Review when you write. Per 100. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St.. NEW YOR|^ CITY. Manufaxhirmof WIRE « DESIGNS and Dealers in HHrnmrnELORISTS' « SIPPUES • Mention The Review when you write. Asparagus Pliimosus Nanus. 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-in. pots, $15.00 1000 " " " 5 " 18.00 200 " " " 7 " 25.00 300 " " " 8 " 35.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 Write for prices on Carnation Cuttings. W. F. KaSting, ISl Washington St. BuffalO, N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. Crabb ft Hunter, «"«>•>> VIOLET SPECIALISTS. mich ' IitkMt Call for rooted cuttings of Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell, free from disease. Al stock. Write for prices. Bedding OeranlnmB from 4-in. pots, at $6.00 per 100; fine plants. Mad. Salleroi, 3-in., $3.00 per 100. Centanrea, $2..50 per lOU. Mention The Review when you write. i NIKOTEEN IT COSTS <* CD«TS FOR CACH COO FEET OfI: -9 FLOOR SMCC «» ffm DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE { M PLANTi- ENDORSED BY PROMIHEHTFIORISTS- «r USEDFOR PUMICATIOHOBSPBftYINC mOOORSOB , ivjkOUT- 200 LBS OF TOBACCO IX 0^[ PINT OmiKCfCiJi" f*m 501D BY iEtOiMLN — - CIRCULAR FREE- 5KABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO- ' V^^^^l I I Quickly Does it* ^0 ^jc. :a:s,:s :c«::a :s..g.J- klxji snxi fe Mention th* Tlevlew when you irrlte. GOLD FISH and f^!^st. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES* KEENAN'S 6112 and 6114 SEED Wentworth Avenue, STORE. CHiaGO Mention The Review when rou write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS PIIMS. IIIIIMA \\\) MMII \1IS(. \I'P\K\11S Stncl Four Cents fur Catalogue. . . . (,KI 1 SIIOl SI l{MI l)l\(, Mention The Review when y■ . .t'-^::^.^ ..,.'->- -^-~.— liitri-'i-'i'ihrni'iiiii MAT 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 633 CPECIAL A\ACHINERY lowers cost. That's where we save! Not on material. Our sash bars j^o through the machine once and are perfect. Without special machinery they must 50 through three times to be right. We shape the ends with a double saw that can be set at any angle. Special facilities for special work. These backed by experience and a thorough knowledge of material enable us to give you the very best at a reasonable price. . We can give you much better value than your local mill. ^ EVER-Y Ol^N U) ^^Description JllONINGERKO. nAWTHORNEAv(^/rW(/0 1 ■■* 4 The Flonsts' -^"^sf Manual • •■B 1 ■•• WILLIAM scon. %P'#wfl #Jr< ^mM >m# mMM ^mM wMM mMM ^mM WMM mmM mmM wmM wMM mmM aJ.^ ■»••»• aIm aIa A^^ aIa ABA ttAtf AMa ^mM ^Mm^Mm^M^^M^ ^k^ mM.^ ^ft^ ^B^ ^m^ ^m^ mM^ ^B^ ^m^ ^m 9iieiP^^Vp^^^^^VP^^^VP^^VP TIT IT IT IT IT IT T|' T|' 17 'JJ T|T IT IT IT v ' " " ' ' " 'I.' ' " '*' '*' 3> * * * * * * * * nr will cover the whole field of Commercial Floricuh ^^ ture, the articles arranged alphabetically, encyclo- WILL BE poeadia style, so reference may be quick and easy. It READY ^'" ^ 3 whole library in itself, and will tell you just FOR DELIVERY ^'^** y®" *^*"' ** ^w^ in just the way you want to be IN HINT ^^^^' '^ ^" ^ ^^ standard work of reference for the trade. 5^ ^q ||^ yOlR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 520-535 Caxton Building, -^GIIIGAGO. f * * * * * * * * I * -S 634 The Weekly Florists^ Review* MAY 18, 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED RVKRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. .520-535 Caxton BulldinK. Ctaicaso. 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Eitfope. fa.oo. Sub- KOTpSoM Mcepted from those in the trade only. AdvertisinB rates: Per incn, ^i.-oo; Jtf pa«e, lij.so; fnUoaKe $37.00. Discounts: 6 times, s per cent ; 13 ^ei 10 per cent; 26 times, ao per cent; 5» tjmes, 30 oer Mnt Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- fions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted.. Adver- Sente must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion ^the issue of the foUowing Thursday. COPYKIGHT 1800. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. American Jadoo Co.622 Ameiican Kose^o. . oaJ-oJi Baker,W. 1.. ...... -tt-JS Bassett&Waahbura.^^^ BentheV& Co :::.... 625 Bernine. H. G W^ Blanc & Co »« Boerner, F.. W7 Budlonir.J. A «^ Burki. F •'"' BunyarTE.G....rt2fr-tti7 Burpee. W. AUee & Co '>'i Chicago Wrecking Co «»6 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 824 Colflesh, J.W 625 Cottage Gardens • • • -6^ Crabb& Hunter ....6^ CrowlFern Co 6^ Cut Flower Ex 6^ Detroit Flower Pot Mfy '^ Dietsch A.&C0....M6 Dillon, j.L.. ........ 680 Domer, F. & Sons Co. Dol Drwri'H.A 630 Elliott, W.H........ 625 Ellis & Pollworth ...635 Ellison &Tesson.... 624 Etler, John G. Secy .627 Felthousen, J. E ....625 Florists' Purchasing „Agency 634 Frost, J.. 631 Furrow Bros o£l Gibbons, H.W 634 Giblin& Co ...636 Greene & Underbill. .632 Hall, W. E.... 626 Hancock, Geo. & Son 632 Heiss.J.B 627 Herr, Albert M 681 Hlll.t. G. &Co 631 Hitchings&Co ^ 6S2-U34-636 Hoffraeister Flo. Co.629 Hunt, E. H 624 Hunt, M. A., Flo. Co.62» International Growers' Exch..«22-«27-632-635 Jackson, E.B 626 Jacobs, fe.& Sons... 686 lewett, Z. K. &CO..630 fca8tiii,W.F...6-28-tt32 Keenan's Seed Store.632 Kelsey, H. P 828 Kellogg, Geo. M 624 Kennicott Bros. Co. 625 Kroescbell Bros. Co.634 Kuehn. C. A 624 Kuhl. Geo A 627 Lager & Hurrell ...624 Lawritzen. C 622 Lockland Lumber Co 622 LongD. B 628 Lord & Bumham Co 686 Lvnrh. W. E 624 Markle.Jos 627 McDonald Bros 68eJ McFadden. E. C....630 McKellar & Winter- son 625 McMorran,E.E.&Co 686 Middlemass, A 027 Miller, A. L 680 Model Plant Stake Co. 631 Moon, S. C 627 Moninger, J.C. Co.. 638 MorrisFloral Co 631 Old Colony Nurseries 630 Peacock, W.P 826 Pennock,S.S 628 Phoenix Nursery — 627 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co..... 628 Poehlraann Bros — 625 Quaker City Machine Works 686 Randall, A. L 624 Reed & Keller 632 Regan Pt'g House.. .634 Reid, Edw 62S ReinbergBros 621 Rice, M.&Co 622 Rudolph, Max 624 Schmitz, F. W. 0...6-27 Schultheis, A 625 Siebrecht & Son ....628 SkabcuraDipCo....632 Smith, N.& Son 631 Soltau.C. &Co 631 South Side Floral Co. 626 Thorbum, J. M. & Co. 629 Tobacco Warehousing Co 634 Vincent, Jr., R.&Sons^ Weber'& Sons '.'.'.'. '. . '. 631 WietorBros 626 Wilmore, W. W 628 Wittbold, Geo 625 Young, John Welsh .828 ZeeseicCo .....638 WE WOULD LIKE very much to have a complete and accurate list of the names and addresses of the florists of America and to this end will ask each subscriber to kindly send us an accurate list of those in the trade In his or her city or town. By complying with this request you will confer a great favor on the publishers. r. i Florists' Purchasing Agency, H. P. DIDRIKSEN, Mgr. 56 Fifth Avenue, CHICAGO. We can get you JOBBERS' PRICES on any Supplies or Merchandise you may need. Special inside rates on Pipe, Fittings, Glass, Windmills, Florists' Ice Boxes, Gmnters, Pumping: Eng^ines, Steam Pumps, Show Cases, Tools, Tanks, Hose, Florists' Delivery Wire for Staking, Wagons, Putty, Paint, Boilers^ Office Furniture, etc. ELL US WHAT YOU WANT. WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU AND AT PRICES THAT WILL PLEASE YOU. k^kAAAA.^ Mention The Review when yo" write. Steam and Hot Water Heating ECONOMICALLY AND PERFECTLY INSTALLED BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, '" "-""tWSo.. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED ESTIMATES FREE. MeauiMi xne Me view wben you wriir KROESCHELi BROS CO. GreenhousT Boiler 29to59 Erie St.. CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Review when you write. EVERY FLORIST iyCMQi: OUGHT TO IWOUnC HIS 6USS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars adorcss JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'y, SADDLE RIVER, N. J, Mention Th# Review when you write. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) VAPOR INSECTICIDE. No labor required. Harmless to oloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER, - GREEN FLY, and all other Insect Pests. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Company, LOUISVILLE. KY. Mention The Review when you write. THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... ues Nursery Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago Mention The Review when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK, GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Mot WiittT Boilers, I'ipes, littirigs Sfn,i Ff.^ir Cot,-, tj' Ca'al .IV ^"tl N t'lit il.-ting Vppardtiis Mention The Review when roa write. ... .Auii jU-.— M-.-.ji. .•', \^'ciailM.i.if.:M^^.^^Sn, tA^^Jt.^.um^ I'rtf'-i'i Mr^' -.'-•■'■■- ' J ...'i^S.... ...'.wh ...-i j -i J... . '^^.if Ji. \ ■•:. :■ -.Jti;^l»»J^f .JT-I- ,. ■--i^'JJL. .Vj||.if |V|>| a, t,---|L»l7rini'af 1 1iii'\ll'-»*'"'^^-- '~'^'-'-"^ MAY 18, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 635 WHAT DO WE WANT? We want you to try our medium before you go elsewhere. We are brokers in glass, pipe, lumber, paint and putty, and everything used in the construction of greenhouses. ^ .. Centrally and advantageously located. - i. . • • . •,'-,■-_ . - THE International Growers* Exchange, 337 sixth Ave., pittsburg, Pa. Mention The Review when yoii write. FORCED SNOWDROPS. Snowdrops are forced by English growers In late winter by lifting clumps from the borders, setting thick- ly in shallow boxes, the bulbs just covered with soil, and placing in gen- tle heat. After the flowers are gath- ered and the contents of the boxes re- hardened, they are returned to the ground, where they remain undis- turbed at least two years before being again forced. HARTFORD, OONN. — A law has been passed by the legislature for the protection of the trailing arbutus. This is the first law passed by any legisla- ture in the Union for the protection of a wild flower. The occaslen for the law is the practice of people in tear- ing the plant up by the roots Insteai] of merely cutting the flowers, as tba result of which there was danger that it would become extinct in the state. Massachusetts is agitating for a simi- lar law. SUBSCRIBERS are requested to mail us items" of general trade interest at any time. Bone Meal— Send for list of Sizes and Prices of our BY THE BAG, TON OR CARLOAD. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. Improved Cut Flower Box. ELLIS S POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when yon write. SEND IN YQUR ORDER NOW for a copy of The Florists' Manual. Have You Sent an Advertisement for THE FLORISTS' MANUAL? K not, send one now. You should not fail to have your card in the advertising pages of this great Reference Book..^.^.^^^ Such an advertisement will be doing you good for years. You will want a copy of the book anyway and the extra expense for a small card is slight. If you have not received our circu- lar, giving size of page, rates, etc., write us for one.^.^^*.^.^ FLORISTS' Publishing Company, 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. 636 The Weekly Florists' Review. MAY 18. 1899: Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manuftctured by Mcdonald DRDS., 108 - 114 Uberty Street, Columbus, O. r Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention The Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, qnloker and more effective than the bellows. ,„ Warmly com« mended by all who have tried It If your seeds- man does not have it order direct from us. Price $4.76 EDW. E. MoMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY .itu Those Red Pots Standartft— Full Size wid Wide Bottoms. Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots lor the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Dotrolt, Mleh. Mention The Review when yoo write. EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE 0 VENTILATING APPARATIS. Write for Illustrated Catalogrue Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Review when rou write. High Grade BOEERS ai^iS.. for GREENHOtSES. STBAH AMD NOT WATIR. GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Iffentlnrn TT»e Review whvn vnn write. Horticultural LORD &, BURNHAM CO. Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. Plans and estimates furnished on application for Heating and Ventilating Apparatus erected complete, or for material only. Highest Awards at the World's Fair. Send 4cts. postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. «: NEW Sectional Hot Water Heater. Specially adapted to large ranges. Will heat up to 16,500 feet of glass. Highest economy. Moderate cost. Also heaters for smaller work. Send five cents postage to New York office for latest catalogue of tieating and Ventilating Apparatus. Estimates furnished for Cypress Greenhouse Material. We make special Greenhouse PUTTY. Price on Application. New York OrFicc: Qencral Office and Works: St. James BIdg., Broadway and 26th St. Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the Review when you write. GLfl88 Hot Bed, Greenhouse and Ventilator eULF CYPRESS BARS. ETC. Manufactured C lapAhc £. ^nnc Factory. Queens Borough. , ..by Oi jaCODS Ob OOni, office. 406W. 1 3th St.ll.Y. WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc.. AT WHOLESALE Mention The Review wheir-you write. SASH S'aiMi'mJs" """ BOILER TUBES OR FLUES of a second-hand nature which we guarantee in first-class condition. Tiiey are used extensively by g^enhousemen as mains for hot water heat- ing plants, and for sundry other purposes. We tiave all sizes and lengths. Note our prices: 2-in. diameter, per ft., 4c. 3-in. diameter, per ft., 5c. 4-in. diameter, per ft.. 7c. Write for Catalogue No. B 94. We can save you money on Pipe, Roofing, Luml)er, Sash, Paint, Boilers, etc. In addition to the material secured in dismantling buildings, we are constantly buying en tire stocks of merchandue and supplies at Sheriffs' and Receivers' Sales. CHICaeO HOUSE WRECKIHO CO. West 39tH and Iron Sts. Chieago. MantlOB The, flevlew wlian you write. Greenhouse Material Of Clear Louisiana Cypress and California Red Cedar BESr GRADES. PERFCa WGRKMAI«ISIIS>. A. DIETSCH & CO., . 616 to 621 ShefReld Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Mention th« Review when you write. MITGMINGS dc GO. 233 MERCER STREET, NEW YORK. (iKr,I.MIOl M, rsi lLDI>(i. VENTILATING .\PPARATUS HOT V.\\\R BOIIIKS. IMIM S \M) lllll\(»S. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Ifentlon The Rerlew when yon write. Always mention the Florlste* Revlew when writing advertisers. ' .jilfjifVfil^la.n.^>i ' ^'.-. .-^^ '■L-J'jihiL lvJ^.,jteki. wfrt-x*.. ^j*oifc.^->jL„A.j.L>i JT^-: ^xo*; ^ COPVRIQHT, 18S9. BY rbORI«T8' PUDL.I«niNG CO., S20-835 Gaxton Bulldlnft. CtllCAGO. VoLin. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 25, J899. No(.78. A FLORIDA FLORIST. On the 6th of February last, as I stepped from the steamer "Margaret" to the Braidentown pier on the broad Manatee River, I was met by Mr. Rea- soner, Sr., who was waiting to drive me four miles back into the country, in the direction of Sarasota Bay, to Oneco, the location of the Royal Palm Nurseries, of Reasoner Brothers, where I was welcomed by Mr. E. N. Reasoner, and his pleasant wife, to their beautiful home "Beth Salem." The family are of New England stock, and came here from Illinois. Pliny W. Reasoner, the oldest son, located here first; coming to Florida to escape the rigors of the northern climate, and be- ing followed by the younger son, and finally by the father and mother. Pliny seems to have possessed a strong natural taste for botany and kindred subjects, and wrote the first Bulletin for the Department of Agri- culture. He was Commissioner for Florida at the Sub-Tropical Exposi- tion at Jacksonville, and at the Ohio Valley Centennial Exposition at Cin- cinnati. He died of yellow fever in 1888. The title of the firm is con- tinued as it was in his lifetime, through sentiment; Reasoner Brothers now being E. N. Reasoner. He has over 200 acres of land, about 30 acres of which is planted with nursery stock. on what is known here as "high hum- mock" land. This seems to have been the shore of a large body of water at some time, and is made up partly of shells and vegetable material, to which it no doubt owes its fertility. ! It is the furthest south of any es- tablishment of the kind in the coun- try, of any importance; being 40 miles south of Tampa, and only ab(j>ut 300 miles from Havana. Before coming here, I had supposed that th^y had removed from,. Manatee to this; place; but their location has not been chang- ed, Manatee being, their address until the postofllce was establlsljed at Oneco. ! In the hummock are growing nat- M Clump of Bamboo 30 fut in diameter, on the grounds of Reasoner Bros., Oneco, Fla. 'tlL,W^ .■/■■. -K I.. J>fc,.. ■■.AluM''iu)MW..A<.2#^'k.''&jA/-^'.l.. .iMH.A^ ^< V^J.•:^4..^ „,.i'Ai..>^^*&_ .•.^■Ta^&_m4^ ^.^k^^M.^ '.:AilLL^kA2f«' ' < ,':*r'*i*T". * 638 The Weekly Florists^ Review^ May 25, 1899. urally, Sabal palmetto, S. Adansoni, a nephrolepis which Mr. Reasoner thinks is identical with the "Boston" fern, which may have been disseminat- ed from plants sent north by him, ar- disia, magnolias, tillanrlsias, Bpiden- drum venosum, wild coffee, Polypo- dium incauum on the tree trunks, P. aureum, Blechnum serrulata, Loblolly Bay, Canna flaccida and yuccas; while introduced and thriving, are Papyrus antiquorum, bananas, a perennial he- lianthus from South Africa, Hedy- chium coronarium, Amomum carda- momum, alocasias, heliconia, bam- boos, crinums and pancratiums. Under cultivation in the nursery is a collection of about 150 varieties of the so-called citrus fruits, ranging from those that produce fruit the size of a gooseberry to others that reach 15 lbs. tlon shows that provision is also made for a little heat, as they have sheet Iron stoves which can be set up if re- quired, and connected with the stove pipes, which are joined to wooden chimneys reaching above the roof. In these inclosures the plants, con- sisting mainly of palms, crotons, ferns, aralias, araucarias, panax, etc., are grown in pots, plunged in the sand which forms the floor. In the glass houses provision Is made for heating when necessary by hot water pipes. In looking through these buildings, one thing which impresses the north- erner unfavorably, is the celerity with which rusts and other forms of fungi flourish in this climate. They will probably take up the time here which in the north is given to fighting in- sect pests. The reader must not con- to the claims of two interesting young Reasoners. W, T. BELL. THE SEVERE WINTER. The following plants, shrubs and trees, which had proved hardy In Lin- coln Park, Chicago, for a number of years, have been more or less com- pletely destroyed the past winter. Where not otherwise specified all have been killed: Ailantus glandulosus. Young off- shoots and exposed trees suffered. Althaea rosea. A few escaped. Al- thaea Taurinensis proved hardy. Anemone japonica and other Intro- duced species were killed. Aralia Cachemirica. Argemone platyceros. ^^^W=^^^3^ ■Tir «»• — ^— 1 «-. ■ "_*!J \ Ir. '^^^t^- Z^.^ '•■>-:•■ . ■:""* ■J .-'-^^ -1 A Lath House, at Reasoner Bros., Oncco, Fla. in weight. Many other tender fruits and ornamental trees and shrubs are grown here, including guavas, mangos, pineapples, Surinam cherries, palms-- and a large assortment of beautiful coniferous plants. / In this genial climate froet-proof plant houses are not as essential as they are with us, and there are but three glass houses on the place, the greatest number of the plants In pots being grown in frames outside, or in the two large lath-covered houses, one of which Incloses an area of 10,009 square feet. These houses (If they should be called such) are made by setting posts around the space to be inclosed, to which matched boards are nailed, making a tight wall about seven feet high, and covering overhead with lath or slats, over which canvas ' is tacked in cool weather. The illustra- clude-that there are no insects here, for mosquitoes are as insistent as their Jersey cousins. Mr. R. picked a tick from my neck, just in time, as we came^ out of the jungle, and possibly they iave the penetrating "Chiggers;" while rattlers and moccasins associate on terms of equality with the bare- footed children. The products of these nurseries are sent by mail, express and freight, to all parts of the country, and beyond it; put up In light packages, in the two-story packing house, 25x60 feet ki size. Mr. H. L. Mosier, formerly of Louis- ville, Ky., is foreman, and Mr. Rea- soner has an able lieutenant in his wife, who the evening I spent there addressed and folded about 100 cata- logues, in addition to directing the af- fairs of her household, and attending Armeria marltima. Buddleia curviflora. Bocconia cordata. In part killed. Cercis canadensis. Partly killed. Coreopsis lanceolata, the cultivated form, was killed. The narrow leaved native variety (angustifolia) withstood the winter. ' Deutzia crenata fl. pi. DIanthus barbatus. Dianthus plumarlus. Dtctamnus fraxinella. Eulalla japonica. Eulalla zebrlna. DIpsacus sylvestrls. Foeniculum vulgare. Galllardia Lawrenciana. Geum atrococclneum. Heuchera sanguineum. Hibiscus callfornlcus. Hibiscus syriacus. Hibiscus syriacus variegatus. 'f^"^'^'- -- ;»' • '■> -^ iii.^.^'. .:.. .1^^ ;, yVT. "•>; f.-^'i^" :-- ^^Vst}^' fi^^ii^ MAY 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 639 Hibiscus militaris. Hyacinthus candicans. Lathyrus platypliyllus (except one). Lobelia cardinalis (mostly killed). Lychnis plenissima. Ligustrum ovalifolium. Monarada didyma. Marrubium vulgare. Montbretia. Nasturtium montanum. Oenottiera rosea. Origanum vulgare. Opuntia missouriensls. Opuntia Raflnesqueii. Pachysandra terminalis. Paulownla imperialis (except one). Philadelphus coronarius (and oth- ers). Schrophularia aquatica. Teucrium scorodonium. Tritoma uvaria. Viburnum opulus sterilis (partly). Viola odorata. Pines have suffered quite severely as well as the other conifers. Many trees and shrubs not killed outright have had their vitality so impaired that they will probably die before the end of the summer, and those not otherwise affected show the result of the severe winter in less abundant bloom. J. H. In the hurry of filling your orders for bedding plants, getting out the veranda boxes and vases, you are like- ly to neglect some crops that will be missed when Winter comes. Stevia. You should plant out in good soil all you need of Stevia serratifolia. Common as it is there is nothing just like it at Christmas time. Give the plants two feet each way and keep them well pinched till lifting time, which is just before frost. Thej^ are such strong growers they need no wa- tering except that which comes from the clouds. Azaleas. Azaleas are far better outside as soon as settled warm weather arrives. Some growers plant them out, and they lift easily in the autumn, but the safer way is to stand them out of doors on some dry bottom and sur- round the pots to the rims with some easily handled material; tan bark, spent hops or leaves. I have said stand them on a dry bottom, for that is important; they need a lot of water and a daily syringing, and if the pots are standing in a puddle*, or are over- soaked, the plants will suffer, and show it by sickly yellow foliage. It is supposed that the plants have been cut back and that the young growth has been made since Easter. If the young growths are not fully de- veloped keep them in till it is. There is quite a difference of opinion as to whether these azaleas should have the full sun or be in the shade. Years ago it was thought entirely proper to stand them in the shade, but nowadays many growers give them the full sun, and I believe the latter plan is the best. The ideal position would be in the broad daylight with a light cloth or slat shading during the hottest hours of the day. Azaleas grow and widen out all summer, so give them room to spread and to allow the light to get all around them. Give them a syringing daily, or twice a day in very hot weather. Daisies. A plant that sold well with us last Easter was the single daisy, or Mar- guerite as it is called. Few flowers are more beautiful to cut. They are fine for church decorations, and I have noticed that after your customer has thrown out the lilies, azaleas and hy- drangeas, the daisies are for months "All a-growin' and a-bloomin'." I have noticed it particularly this year that plants sold at Easter and before in full bloom are now on the verandas and better than ever. That is encour- aging to our patrons. Although an old plant, I look for an increased demand for it the coming year. Small plants should be put out at once and placed 18 inches apart each way. Don't put them in rich soil; they grow fast enough in a poor soil, as long as it is of a texture to enable you to lift them easily, and the latter remark applies to all plants that have to be lifted in the fall. Keep them stopped during summer. Hydrangeas. Hydrangeas that are wanted for Easter are better grown in pots. They will be in 4-inch pots now, and are better out of doors plunged in the full sun. In a few weeks they will want a 5-inch or 6-inch pot. When plunging for the summer give them plenty of room so they will make sturdy, bushy plants. Hydrangeas that are wanted for later sales, say about this time, can be planted out in deep, rich ground. They will make larger plants than those grown in pots, but are not so adapted for forcing. I have planted them in four inches of soil under glass, and with lots of water they make good plants and are convenient to lift, but as every spare bench is used in the summer for mums the hy- drangeas have to go outside, and it is quite as well for them. Metrosideros — Acacias* The metrosideros and acacias that you -cut- down after- Easter can be treated just the same as the azaleas. Hollyhocks. There has been a great demand for hollyhocks this year, and being fasci- nated by the pictures of these stately plants and the glowing description of "Our fine field-grown plants," I find that in at least half a dozen places the fine plants were only on paper. Grow all you can, brother fiorist, in any line that you can handle, and be dependent as little as possible upon the contents of the beautiful cata- logue. Many are the things it is cheaper to buy than to grow, and you should find out for yourself who are the firms to depend upon for certain articles. No firm can do all things well any more than you can. As city people of means are having the very proper desire of spending their summers at their "country place," which is more often measured by acres than feet, there will be a good demand for hardy perennials and herbaceous plants. But it will not do to treat the hollyhock quite as a hardy perennial, particularly the first year. As is the case with many of our hardy plants, their hardiness depends greatly upon whether they are covered with a mantle of snow or are exposed to be- low zero blasts on the bare ground. The hollyhock seed can be sown now and when the seedlings are large enough they can be planted six inches apart in a cold-frame, where they can be protected by grass or boards in the coldest months. These plants will give fine spikes the year they are planted in the border. The writer, some twenty-seven years ago, grew some hollyhocks planted in a stiff clay with lots of manure, and the plants and flowers were as fine as any we have seen In either this or any other land. The seed was sown in August in a cold-frame and the plants were win- tered in 3-inch pots in a cool house on a shelf, where they never were frozen, and planted out the following April. They grew nine feet high and five feet through, and the flowers were five inches across (no larger). So there are more ways than one of doing It, and where a limited number are grown I prefer this plan that was so successful. Perhaps the strain of seed deserved more credit than the culti- 640 The Weekly Florists^ Review* May 2^, 1899. vator, but the strong clay soil de- served some. Buy the best strain of seed there is in the market. Geraniums. You hear your brother florist fre- quently say: "I ran out of this or that. Sold it all." Now. don't sell it all. It's a poor way to make money. Plant out your needed stock of all things that are likely to be in good demand. If your ground is ready it don't take long to set out a few hun- dred plants, some of everything, and particularly a good healthy stock of your best varieties of geraniums. It is unreasonable to expect to perpetuate your stock of any variety by selling all the best plants, and about the 4th of July put out for yourself a few culls, the halt, the lame, the blind, that were not good enough to sell. This careless selection of our stock has been the cause of our declaring, and hearing other people declare, that so and so, either a geranium, a carna- tion, or a fuchsia, is "played out." The zonale geranium, an ever popular plant, is still improving, and I think it is a most wise investment to buy two or three or half a dozen each of the new ones that have the best repu- tations. You may get a jewel amongst them that just suits the taste in your locality. WM. SCOTT. DECORATION DAY. Whether It be shaft of enduiinsr granite, Or wee mountain daisy that mark the grave. Aye, let ub tenderly on It Place loveB' garland for the true and brave. The nearer Decoration Day ap- proaches the more we feel impressed with its importance, and although we have written at length on the subject in a previous issue, we do not feel we should make any excuses for again re- ferring to it. It is a subject dear to the heart of every American. Although Decoration Day was the outcome of struggles between North and South it is no longer remembered as such. They were Americans brave and true on both sides, and neither can claim a monopoly of the finer feelings of human nature which por- tray themselves in love and remem- brance. Nay, be the hero dressed in grey or blue, his heart was the same — it was brave and true, and whether their last resting place be the Sunny South or the Chilly North, Mother Nature covers them alike with her mantle of green. There was no sec- tionalism in our war with Spain; there was no stopping to consider on which side of the Potomac we were living. A common duty demanded from all the same attention, and we know the result. If we presume to be Nature's best artists, to cull and arrange and offer the most beautiful gems Mother Na- ture can produce, then we should be imbued with some of those sentiments, those feelings which the flowers them- selves seem to be able to instill into the hearts of all. We cannot rightly claim to improve Nature unless we flU out Nature's full Intent; that we do not do when we stand idily by and indifferently witness the nation's gratefulness on Memorial Day. Ar- lington with its grassy mounds, its granite shafts, its known and un- known, nevertheless illustrious, should be a spot dear to the hearts of the members of the Society of Ameri- can Florists; and how little it would require to show that such was the case. But though this would appeal to all in a national sense, still the states, the cities, the towns, the vil- lages, yes even the individuals, should do their part. When we sat down to write on this subject it was our intention to merely give a few rough suggestions on the usage of seasonable flowers. A pic- ture of a soldier's grave in the far away Philippines lay before us, and its influence was greater than the ribbon or the bouquet worn by dame fashion in New York. This is not an apology. It is only a reason given why we con- sider the matter so important, yes all important to the retail florists of this country. We admit we are egotistical enough to consider the retail florists of this country as the most necessary part of our business, because it is they who make the market, and yet they seem often indifferent to the impor- tance of their position. The principle guiding the decoration of graves was fully dealt with in The Review of May 4th. And now although the usual crop of outdoor flowers here in the north will be a little backward, still nature is so persistent in holding before our eyes such an abundance of beauty, that looking at the matter apart from its money aspect, we can- not help but answer her appeals and twine together her garlands of love for the brow of bravery. And what you do, do it well. If you cannot reach the richer flowers or palms use the lowly ones, for they are just as sweet. Flow- ers lose most of their beauty and meanings only when they are gnarled and disfigured. Better to take the flowers and arrange them loosely or tie in a simple cluster than attempt to construct them into some awful con- glomeration. It is most unfortunate that we have no national flower (what a pity 'tis Dewey did not deck the Olympia with something we could adopt), but we have a glorious flag and round .that flag we can twine garlands of loveli- ness peculiar to this land of ours. Look around and behold all the gran- deur of the woodlands, the splendor of our gardens, do they not provide every tint and tone, delicate and bril- liant? It is true yonder flower may be past its best, but here are twenty to take its place. To enumerate a list of available or suitable material is not our purpose, for it all lies before you. Keep artificial rubbish out of it. A poor intelligence only is required in the manufacture of some pancake design, but it needs the highest you may have in you to create the ideal of simplicity in its most beautiful forms. And now let us turn to another side. Decoration Day is the second greatest holiday we have. Although a great number of parties are formed to better dispense and enjoy pleasure, whatever fioral decorations are used are mostly informal. Very little business is done anywhere in the afternoon, and we would suggest that you put an Ameri- can flag in your window, lock the door, and let your employes partake of some of the pleasures of the day. IVERA. ROSES FOR MEMORIAL DAY. S. S. P. asks: Will not the roses Kaiserin A. Victoria, Pres. Carnot and American Beauty force well for Easter and Memorial Day if treated exactly the same as H. P. roses; also could they not be got in for Christmas? What would be the best course to pur- sue with the above varieties, to start now for the season of 1900. The above mentioned varieties will most assuredly respond to the same treatment as is usually given H. P. roses when wanted for Easter and late spring blooming. Like growing on H. P. roses for certain occasions when the demand for them is great- est, it is simply a matter of getting your plants started on time, so as to give them every advantage to develop their growth and bloom under natural conditions; thus insuring that high uiMiiifiiiiil J^ii; ^i..t. ■^, l^i.At.;^^^!:-. ;..Va-^^- ■!.-^\^.jr--i:,.,A^':^„^,-:i3M:^i.-ii/iir^utL4 MAY 25. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 64 r Some of the Floral Designs at the funeral of.Ex-Gov. R. P. Flower^ St. Thomas Church, New York Qty, May ^5. quality of bloom, so much sought after and so rarely found during times when good prices could be realized for them. The usual time allowed for H. P. roses when growing them for early spring flowers, Is 10 to 12 weeks. Vari- eties of the H. T. class, such as La France, Souv. de Pres. Carnot, Kaiser- in Aug. Victoria, etc., will not require the full time limit, but can easily be flowered in 8 to 10 weeks without un- duly hurrying them. As these varie- ties are very free summer bloomers, they could be flowered for Easter, and would be in with another crop for Me- morial Day. To get these same varie- ties (including American Beauty, which some call a hybrid tea, but we think should be classed with the H. P.) into bloom for Christmas; secure strong 3 or 4-inch plants; about June 15 plant them on shallow raised benches in 3 or 4, inches of good rose soil, and treat them just the same as you will handle tea roses for winter blooming. Keep all buds picked off until about October 15; from this date on let the buds come on, and you will have a good crop of flow.ers for the holidays, with every prospect of a good supply during early January, when they always command high prices. After cutting the full crop of flowers, let the temperature of the house drop 6 to 8 degrees, allowing the plants to break slowly. If the next crop is wanted for Easter the plants could be carried along in a tempera- ture of 45 degrees at night and 50 or 55 degrees during the day until within eight weeks of Easter, when the tem- perature should be raised a few de- grees until in about two weeks they should be breaking freely and could stand the regular night temperature of 55 degrees, with 10 or 15 degrees higher during the day. It is needless to say during their semi-dormant con- dition they will not require much watering; the object being to hold the plant with all its foliage in good con- dition ready to start into growth whenever they may be wanted. After the Easter crop is cut the plants can be kept growing right along and will produce continuously all through the summer, if desired. Whether it pays to devote one's time and attention to growing crops for the holidays, exclusively, is a matter for every grower to decide for him- self. The fact that stock is always scarce during these times, and prices reach their highest limit, would seem to hold out a strong inducement for devoting one's attention along these lines. S. A. B. CARRYING IN SOIL. Mr. J. A. Budlong, the Chicago rose grower, who has recently added three new houses, each 22x300, at his place in Bowmanville, has been experiment- ing with methods of filling his rose benches with soil. He made a movable track in sec- tions, of very light T rails, which was placed across the walk, the ties rest- ing on the edge boards of the benches, and had built a long narrow dump car that would pass through the door at the end of the house. The car held about four wheelbarrows full of soil. The original plan was to pick up the soil with a hoise scraper ana car- rier, such as is used in road making, and carry it onto a platform from which it could be dumped into the car. but this was abandoned as it was seen that it injured the soil. The car was therefore loaded by four men with shovels, the four pushing it up the incline and into the house, when one man could push it to the proper place, dump the soil and return the car. To get an accurate comparison of re- sults he had a portion of a house filled by men with wheelbarrows. He found there was but little in favor of the car as regards cost, and that what was gained in one way was largely lost in another, to say nothing of the invest- ment in the track and car, which was about $100. He will use the outfit In filling the remainder of his houses, now he has the investment made, but is convinced that there is no saving through the use of such apparatus. NEW YORK. Market Conditions. If you happen to be near a ferry or railroad depot any morning this time of the year ^ou will notice the pas- sengers carrying great bunches of all manner of blossoms to the city. This of course greatly reduces the demand for flowers at the florist's store, and how can you blame the public? A spray of lilac glistening; with dew in one's own garden Is just as lovely to them as the orchid In a city glass case, and that same lilac seems never to have been so abundant as it is this year. Paeonles are coming in, and there are mountains of narcissus and outdoor valley in the market. The following are a few of the prices prevailing, though quantity buyers can name their own figures: Maids, Brides and Meteors, specials $3 to $5, ordinaries 25 to 75 cents; carnations, fancy $1 to $2; ordinaries 25 to 50 cents; Jacques $5 to $8; val- ley (outdoor) 50 cents to $1.50; cat- tleyas $30 to $40; narcissus 15 to 25 cents; lilac 15 to 25 cents; asparagus 40 to 50 cents; bunches 15 to 25 cents; smilax $15 to $20; and so on. Plant growers are preparing for an unprecedented Decoration Day busi- ness, and if the weather keeps fine the indications are they will not be disappointed. The most of the plants are retailed from the smaller stores and peddlers' wagons. The Gardeners' Society. The New York Gardeners' Society will hold their last meeting for the season at Terrace Gardens, 59th St. and ard Ave., Saturday, June 10. There will be a strawberry show at this meeting. For best 3 quarts, 3 varie- ties, $3.00 and $2.00 are offered; best 2 quarts, 2 varieties, $2.00; and best 1 quart of Sharpless $2.00. There will also be an Interesting show of cut flowers. The finest bowling alleys in the city are here and they have been engaged- for the night. The committee have arranged for a friendly game and a general good time. mmagtitmitjitit yuiUtiiUiitiaMliUMfaiitiMMdiaiMiUtii • ""iT-HtTrTO"' .w';*,fl//.i^fi-? 642 The Weddy Florists' Review. May 25, 18W. ts:: rins will, if good, bring^l per dozen; Meteors, from |2 to |6 per 100; Beau- ties, from $2 to $20 per 100. Carna- tions show at from 50 cents to |2 per 100; violets out of the market; lilies, from 50 cents to $1 per dozen; callas, the same; bulb stock about done; val- ley, $2 to $3 per 100; sweet peas, 50 cents to |1 per 100. The News. The plant trade, owing to the unu- sual cold season, has not been up to the average at this time of the year. The outlook for flowers for Decora- tion Day seems rather poor; there will be very little out of door stuff, and quite a lot of suburban shippers use up their own flowers, thus with- drawing quite a quantity of stock from this market. E. G. Sterne & Co. have opened a very neat looking store at 1 Ordway Place. The "Wax Brothers are bound to en- joy themselves with some of the proflts of the "Imperial Violets," and are trying to persuade the "speckled beauties," up in Maine, that there is money in flowers. Tim Waters, formerly with the Crowl Fern Co. as selling agent, has gone back to his original situation at McCarthy's. Walter Mott, of Philadelphia, has been a visitor about the "Hub" dur- ing the past few days. P. The Florist Qub. May 22nd was Ladies' Night at the New York Florists' Club, and a very enjoyable evening it was too. None enjoyed it more than the cluster of newspaper men who sat in one corner, ^t was quite a novelty to see pretty girls in handsome dresses in the old room, where 'tis customary to see only the broad brows of intellect and hear the dry debates on some hypothetical question in floriculture. We are sorry there are not more such nights and we wonder why a summer outing is not arranged for. Prof. Elson of Boston, delivered a most entertaining lecture on "Songs of the Sea." The professor is a thor- ough master of music. He handled the subject in an easy, intelligent and sympathetic manner, adding to his amusing reminiscences and anecdotes the pathos of sweet melody. His pro- gram consisted of Songs of many Seas, and they were sung in many langua- ges and were very much appreci- ated. Miss Mary Y. Bsler, aged six years, daughter of J. <}. Esler, gave several recitations and sang some songs. The little girl is a wonder; her elocution and knowledge of music was remarkable; the little lady will be pleasantly remembered by those present. Messrs. W. J. Stewart, Alex Wallace, Chas. Plumb and Wm. Plumb rendered several old favorite songs. J. P. Cleary attended to the piano, whilst most of the ladies and gentlemen indulged in dancing; light refreshments were served during the evening. Among those present were noticed Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plumb, Mr. and Mrs. S. Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. W. Proeser, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. J. feet of glass. New. In dty. Ought to net good man at least ia.oo per day. , Must buy stock, about Ispo.oo. Reason for selling, failing health. Address Illinois," care Florists' Review. FOR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, III. SITUATION WANTED- An up-to-date cut-flower artist, designer and decorator, second to none and a good salesman, now with one of the best firms in the country, wants to make a change; best of reference. For full particulars, address E. V. O., care of Florists' Review. r 01 Residence and greenhouses; W i\C ^«1 10 about U.UiO ft. glass; hot wa- ■ ^'^ ^-'"•V/ ter heat; all stocked: fine show room: good house trade: 6 miles from Boston on line of electric and steam roads; house heated with hot water: electric lights and all improve- ments; 25,000 ft. of land. Would exchange for prop- erty in western New York. Address Mrs. A. M. Bl'GBEE, Box 107, Atlantic, Mass. WANTED.... Several men as helpers in our rose-^ houses* Apply ready for work to BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, 111* Bl IQIIWrQ^ ^ ^^^^ opportunity is UOII*I-00 open to a bustling OPPORTUNITY. 'trc; capital to get into a well established and profitable busi- ness. A chance of a life-time. Those meaning business may obtain particulars by addressing ROX, care of Florists' Review. .iLjjjj^Anagi ..-. ..^■:.'^ .^..L;.- . .■■-■■—.. i.v^„..A^..-.^..i..,.i. ■■■ — .j-;»aT^.-j)r-ii iniiiir'- -■•• ^^.■■-v^'lv— . ^ — ■...^.^. .'-.^^..e— ^.j ■„■ j-.j.-»..jitja. 'cm* MAY 23, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 64^ Do not neglect an opportttnity to Q^yg JWoilCV' ... Obtain at once our prices on Glass, Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Boilers, Paint and Putty, and .•; -,•:; v *11 material pertaining to the construction of greenhouses. Yqii ^iII flf\ c|| considering that we are advantageously located and in daily communication . with the most prominent glass and pipe manufacturers in the country. ^ .. THE INTERNATIONAL GROWERS' EXCHANGE, PITTSBURG, PA. Mention Th« Review when you write. BIG CUT... ' To make room for Rose stocks. 10,000 DOl'BLE FRINOEU PETINIA8, Dreer's .latest set, the hnest to be had, strong, bushy plants, in bed and bloom, 2 and 2K-inch, at $1.50 and $2.00 per lUU. 5,000 MAMMOTH VERBENAS. Our challenge collection, nothing finer, strong, 2-in., $1.50 per WO. 5,000 C0LEII8, a very choice collection, 2 and 25^-inch, at 81..W and «2.10 per 100. Heliotrope, Ageratum (White and Blue), Giant Alyssum, New Golden Marguerite, 2 and 254-in., at $1.50 and $2.00 per 1(0 ; 3 and 4-inch, $3.00 and $4.00 per 100. GEBANIIIM8. Strong, 2-inch, at $2.00 per 100. ROSES. The finest plants in the market. Brides, Meteors, Maids and Perles, $3.00 per 100; Beauties, $5.0J per 100. CIT CARNATIONS, long stems, all colors, $1.00 per 100. NASTI'RTIDMS. Fancy new varieties, dwarf and climbing, $1.50 per 100. PANSIE8. From cold frames. Big plants full of buds and blooms, the finest in the market. $2.00 per 100. Terms strictly cash with order. Send for list. SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., • Springfield, III. Mention The Review when you write. Decoration Day ...Plants... Per 100 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, SKin. pots $4.00 Statice Armeria, Sea Pink, covered with buds, SH-inch 8.00 Ageratum, white. 8^-inch, in bloom 3.00 Double Daisies, in full flower 1.00 -Coleus, in variety, 2-ioch, bright colors 1.50 Cash Please. EDWARD B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN. Mention The Review when you write. THE FLORISTS' IwIAIiUAIb By WIXUAM SCOTT Price, $5.00. It will cover the whole field of Commercial Flor- iculture, the articles arranged alphabetically, en- 'Cyclopoeadia style, so reference may be quick and «asy. It will be a whole library in itself, and will ■tell you just what you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work, of reference for the trade. Will be Ready for Delivery in June. $END IN YOUR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS* PIBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building CHICAGO. Hiiiiiiinii mill iiiniiiniiniiiiiiBii iiHiiiiHiiiiiniiiiiniiiiHiiii^ I I ■ Greenhouse Woodwork | Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green- M house conditions than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those M that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire S business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takei. a long time for the W lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only P those of large capital :an make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is ^ to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lum- M ber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for M them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open = air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress B clear of knots, sap and all other defects. Write for Circulars OR Estimates. Lockland Lumber Co. LOCKLAND, OHIO. i«iiiiiiaiii!iiaiiiiiiaiiiiiniii:iiBiiiiBiiiiiHiiiiiBiiiiiiini{!iiHiiiiH Mention the Review when you write. M. RICE & CO. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOQUC FOR THE ASKINO. Exclusive Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies 25 N. Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Bwrtir whM jvm witte. Roses and Chrysanthemums Extra hne, clean stock, guaranteed to please, 3- mch Brides and Maids, $4.00; $3i.OO per lOOO. 2H- in. Mete- ors, $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000. Leading 'Mums: Yellow— Bonnaffon, Modesto, Johnson, Jones, Golden Trophy, Emil Buettner, Sunderbruch. Rieman, Maud Adams. W. H. Lin- coln, Yellow Queen, Golden VVeddinsr. Henderson. Pink— Perrin, Ivory. Jones. Viviand-Morel, Mur- dock. Glory of the Pacific, Marquis de Montmort. White— Mayflower, Geo. S. Kalb, Ivory, Robin- son, Jones, Iron Woodford, Gretchen Buettner, Schrimpton, Lottie Berry. Minnie Wanamaker, Fitzwyiram. Bergmann. Red— Mrs. J. H. Weeks, Defencfer. 2M-in., $2.50 per llO; $a).CO per 1000. Address POEHLMANN BROS., Cook County. MORTON GROVE. ILL. Mention The Review when you write. ANOTHER RAISE. The American Glass Co., the com- bination of window glass concerns, has issued a new list, advancing the price of glass 5 per cent, to go into effect June 1. '^^^NewDahlias For 1899 Best New Varieties. 'Best Old Varieties. Send for our New Illustrated Trade List before ordering elsewhere. |3F~Peacock's Dahlias always received hig^hest awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes out of forty-nine entries during: past four years — an un- equaled record. Best New and Standard Carnations — Beautifully illustrated and accurately described in our Trade List. Send for copy. Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias — At right price. Also Dahlias under color. Correspondence Solicited. W. p. PEACOCK, - Atco, N. J, Mention The Review when you write. BUY YOUR supplies from the ad- vertisers In The Florists* Review, and thereby increase the earnlngrs of your sertlflcate. Mention The Florists' Review when writing advertisers. ,:'Vi'AC,2 646 The Weekly Rorists' Review* May 25, 1899. •1 4 ,4*4*4>4.*4.J^4^lMl.i>XAJ.A.H.i.i.AAA^ I E.H.HUNT THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR Wholesale Gut Flowers Hunt's Flowers Go Everywiwrcu 76 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. llenuoD the Ravlew wh«B you write TRENTON, N. J. C. Ribsam & Sons, one of the lead- ing growers of this place, are going out of the nursery business and will here- after grow cut flowers and bedding plants, as they think there is more money in them than in growing nurs- ery stock. They have about 70,000 feet of glass which will be rebuilt and more glass added. Geo. Wainwright, one of Trenton's oldest florists, has about 12,000 feet of glass and grows a general line of cut flowers and bedding plants. He also handles quite a number of trees. Mr. Wainwright says that the old Cor- nelia Cook and La France does ex- ceedingly well with them. He also grows a few Kaiserins and Brides- maids. In carnations he grows Mc- Gowan for white; Scott for pink and Portia for red. Rex Begonia is one of his hobbies and he grows it well. The Trenton Floral Co. has a plant which consists of 40,000 feet of glass, which is devoted largely to the grow- ing of cut flowers. They intend put- ting up two large double span houses 30 by 260, which will be devoted to growing palms. The Trenton florists, in general, report this spring as being a very good one. R. SOQETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Plant Registration. Mr. W. A. Manda registers Cypri- pediujn insigne var. Mrs. G. B. Wil- son. Described as follows: Habit strong; leaves long, light green color; flowers large, well formed; dorsal se- pal yellow, with a few indistinct em- bossed-like marks; petals long and yellow; lip rather pointed, shining and of a bright yellow color; the brightest of the yellow types yet introduced. WILLIAM J. STEWART, Secretary. WHOLESALE FLORIST, If West 12th Street. Cincinnati, O. CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITCO. llMitloo TiM R«n«w whsa yoo write. 600,000 feeV OF GUSS. No charge • for packing. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of Roses and Carna- tions. We are headquarters for fine .... AMERICAN BEAUTIES. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO DECORATION DAY PRICES In effect May 25. AMEBICAir BSAUTY Extra long stem . .perdoz. $3.00 21-inch stem 2.50 20 " li 2.00 15 " t» 1.50 12 " (i 1.25 8 " (i 1.00 KETBOB ...per 100, 4.00 to 6.00 BBIOSSKAXD 4.00 to 6.00 BBIDE ii 4.00 to «.00 PBBI.S 1, 8.00 to 5.00 CABBATXOHS .... (( 1.50 to 2.00 fane y. " 8.00 to 4.00 ?uotations subject to change without notice. 11 other stock at lowest market prices. Mention The Review when you write. Bassett& Washburn 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, Ul. Wtiolesale Growers of r>| IT PI AlVrDC and Dealers in \^U I I LXM Vf Ll%0 Greenhouies at Hinsdale, ill. Mention the Review when you write. 10-21 RANDOLPH ST CmCAG O Our prices are as low as any and our stock superior. We ask for a trial order. Mention The Review when yon write. A.L Telephone 1496 4 WasblBfftOB St., OUoaffo. In our new and enlarged quarters we are better prepared than ever to handle your orders. MvBtlon The Review when yw wrlta. 1^ NDALL Wholesale Florist WHOLESALE GROWER or ROSES. DEALER IN CIT FLOWERS. J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Kantloo The Review when jroa write. Cincinnati W. A. MANN. FRANK W. BALL Cut Flower Co. Wholesale Florists 416 Walnut SL CINCINNATI. 0. Consignments Solicited. Apedal Attention Given to Shipping Orders. Mention The Review when yon write. C. A. KUEHN Sr Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral Designs. A full line of supplies always on hand. Write for catalogue and prices. 1122 PINE STREET. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention FlorlBt»' Review when you write. H. 6. BERNING, (Successor to St Louis Cut Flower Ca) WHOLESALE FLORIST. 1322 Pioe Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Review when yon write. ELLISON & TESSON, WH0LE5ALE SHIPPINQ FLORISTS 3134 Olive Street. 8T. LOUIS. XO. ...Home Grown Stock... Mention The Review when you write. Maplewood Cut Flower and Plant Co. GEO. M. KEUOGG, Pre«. Grower* of QUT FLOWERS «* Wholesale. Reg:ular shipping: orders given special attention. We have the largest plant west of Chicago. ' Store: 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO. Greenlioutes; Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mention The Review when you write. fflRCHIDS .... Laelia Anceps Alba, Just arrived in fine condition. L. Anceps and L. Autumnails expected shortly. Lager & Hurrell, frpXr."!.' suminit, n. l Mention The Review when you write. MAY 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 647 • : I *"' - '^'- '..>•■*• •'.' '*■-' Guaranteed Fair Supply of High Grade Stock PRICE LIST-Taking Effect May 25. ROSES. Beauties, long, per doz $4.00— " medium, " 2.00— " short, " 1.00-$1.50 Per 100 Meteors and Maids $5.00- $6.00 Brides 5.00—7.00 Perles 4.00— 5.00 Roses, seconds 3.00— 4.00 CARNATIONS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. Per lOO Ordinary Varieties, fancily grown $2.00— $3.00 Fancy Varieties 3.00— 5.00 ^^Will be in short supply in this market and may go much higher. Miscellaneous. Per lO"! Psonies $6.00- $8.00 Jasmine 2.(0— 3.00 Valley 8.00- 5.00 Sweet Peas 75— l.tO white 1.00— Harrisii 10.00-12.00 Callas Id.GO-ia.OO Forget-me-not 2.00 — Marguerites 60 — .75 Pansies 75— Mignonette 8.00— —CHICAQO. Decorative. ASPIIRJISUS. per strinir $0.60- $0.75 FERNS. Common, Fancy, per 100, 40 cents; per 1000, $3.50 Daggers, " 25 " " 2.00 Adiantum, per 100, $t.00 OALJIX. Bronze and Green, per 100, 20 cents; per 1000, $1.50 SMILAX, Common, per dozen $2.00 All other flowers in season. Above quotations are subject to chanj;e without notice. P. and D. at cost. Extra select and inferior qualities charged for according to value. Regardless of prices quoted all stock will be billed at lowest market rates. Sunday, May 28, open ALL DAY as usual. Write for Special Quota= tioos 00 Large Quant= ities 4^ V Our Prices^ Always Ri^ht ^^^ <% ^48 The Weekly Florists' Review^ May 26, 1899. \ ^iiiMifiiMiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiHmi^ I LONG DISTANCE | I TELEPHONE I I CENTRAL 466 | MiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiniiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifl Store Open Until Noon Holidays. KENNICOTl THIS YEAR'S CUSTOI\ o o ajs c 41 4) O MjS S2^ / - 2 « o O (U 4j B > S ^ O • • u-o (D (U o . fli I- " 3 i» ^ rt « SI'S*. (U Ul C^ ^ be tfl w bo? PEONIES our specialty ^ K o w ^ & PEONIES our specialty o o u u ab - s 9?: OP ^ z »5 o o E Wholes^ Cut 42 and 44 Randolpti ...PRICE All Mowers in Season at Lowest M We always ship extra Miect or high p. AND D. AT COI BEAUTIES, short " Fancy, fair length *< ♦« long MAIDS, BRIDES and METEORS. . ROSES (our selection), seconds PERLES CARNATIONS, select ** good average ** white PEONIES CAPE JASMINE HARRISn MARGUERITES SMILAX, scarce ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS COMMON FERNS, per 1000, $3.00. GALAX, ** 1.50. Wire Work ON WIRE GOODS WE C OUROW^ Jobbers in All Kinds of D For the convenience of our patrons we will be open ALL DAY Sunday, May 28. ??:s«T^' "?W?FjF^w^SV^3^ MAT 25. 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 649 pg«niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiitiiiiiHiiHniiHiiiniii:iiiiiiiiiiig I We will be open | g all day I I I I Sunday, May 28 | liiiiiiBiiwiiiiBiiiiiHiiiniiiiHiiiiiHiiiiBiiiniiiinnA RS MUST BE OURS NEXT YEAR. lowers CHICAGO, ILL. tes. : i-n i-f !-► «->. B f* - . C B^ ft <-► aj ro ^ ao ocrq ►^ — ^ i-^O o 3 rtoq 3 3 (T ^^a3 « "'!=.™ S ?> 2 5- " 3 5 '^ o d n n s. ^ ^ 3 rt i«3>^ 3, Epso <=»• D« w "-► n ift n o n irable Florists' Supplies. For the convenience of our patrons we will be open ALL DAY Sunday, May 28. 650 The Weekly Florists' Review. May 25, 1899. MEDAL FOR NEW PLANT. The director of the Missouri Botan- ical Garden desires to call attention to the factUhat in June, 1893, the Board of Trustees of the garden founded a gold medal to be known as "The Henry Shaw Metfal for the introduction of a valuable/plant," and to be awarded each ye^, when practicable, for a new plantxJf value for cultivation, exhibit- ed 16 St. Louis, as a part of the pre- miiims or prizes to a flower show or exhftntion provided for in the will of the late,^enry Shaw; provided that the judges or other persons making awards at such exhibition shall certify that said medal is "awarded for a plant of decided merit for cultivation, not previously an article of North American commerce, and introduced to such commerce by the exhibitor during the year in which said award is made." Numerous plants worthy of the award of this medal are each year in- troduced into the American trade, and the undersigned will at any time gladr ly furnish detailed information to their introducers, as to the time of holding the flower show at which they may be exhibited in competition for the medal. This year the medal will he offered as a part of the premiums placed in the hands of the St. Louis Florists' Club for award at their an- nual Chrysanthemum Show, to be held in St. Louis, November 14 to 18, 1899. WILLIAM TRELEASE. St. Louis, Mo. KANSAS QTY, MO. Miss Blanche Kellogg, youngest daughter of Mr. G. M. Kellogg, died from an operation for appendicitis, May 12. Miss Kellogg was in her 21st year, and was possessed of many graces and qualities that endeared her to a very large circle of friends. The funeral was held Sunday, May 14, at the family home. Pleasant Hill, Mo. The florists of Kansas City extend their sympathy to Mr. Kellogg and his family in their bereavement. The many beautiful floral tributes and the large attendance at the funeral testi- fied to the esteem in which Miss Kel- logg was held. jj CHARLOTTE. N. C— Spring trade, especially in bedding plants, has been better than any previous year. Coleus and geraniums were most in demand. BERKELEY, CAL.— Giuseppe Ver- di, the Italian florist, died May 10 aged 57 years. BELLEVILLE, ILL.— The last will and testament of Michael Semmler, the florist, who died at his home in this city on May 5, has been filed for pro- bate. He leaves all his estate, real and personal, to his wife, Anna Maria Semmler, for her own use and benefit, without any condition or reservation, and appoints her executrix. Decoration Day Prices. In effect May 25. JIMKRICJIII BKJIUTV Extra long stem per doz. $3.00 24-inch stem " 2.50 20 " !' 2.00 15 " " 1.80 12 " " 1.26 8 " " 1.00 METEOR BRIDESMJIID. BRIDE PERLE CARHJITIOHS fancy. REGULAR SHIPPING ORDERS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. OR Bros Wholesale Growers of CIT FLOWERS 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. We have 6000 Meteors in 2-inch pots, which wc offer at $J8.00 per JOOO. Fine Plants. .per 100, 4.00 to $0.00 4.00to B.OO 4.C0to 6.00 3.00 to 5.C0 1.50 to 2 00 8.00 to 4.00 Mention Th« R«Ttew when you write. [ROSES! All on Own Roots. 1 Potted in January. rrom 4-inch Pots, at $8.00 per 100. BOV BZIiSNE ETOZIiE DE XiTOV PERZiE DES JASDINS c:lotkii;oe boupebt ZBABBIiIiA BPBUVT MAM AW COOKET MASIE OUZI.i;OT YEZiil^OW BAMBIiEB BBZDE From 3-inch Pots, at $3.00 per 100. CI;0TKZI;DE BOUPEBT, BKABECKAIi NIEL, BBZBE, PAPA OO VTZEB. Trom 2^-inch Pots, at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BBZBESMAZD DB. OBZz;z; MBTBOB MAT.MAZBOH MABBCHAX HZSI. BAZXTBOW C. TESTOUT HZPKETOB BAPBAHO MBB. DE OBAW BBZOEBMAZS TEIiIiOW BAMBZ.EB MAT.MAZBOar KEBMOBA EMPBEBS OP CKZVA BBZDE CLOTHZU>E BOUPEBT iUrVA MABZA, Dormant, 2 Years, at $3.00 per 100. EVA OOBZHBE. PBZDE OP WABHZVOTOB. Ampelopsis Veitchii, from 4-iiich pots, at $6.00 per 100. Coreopsis Lanceolata, strong dumps, at 3.00 per 100. I PHOENIX NURSERY CO. I CSTABUSHCO 1882. j { 600 Acres— 13 Greenhouses. P.O. Box 625, BLOOMINGTON. ILL. } Mention Th* R«vl8W when yon writ*. Vegetable Plants. CELERY. White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, 15c per 100; $l.0U per 1000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. CABBAGE. H. Succession. Early Summer, Flat Dutch, Drumhead Savoy and other varieties, strong field plants, 15c per 100 ; $1.00 a 1000 ; $8.50 a 10,000. If by mail, add 10c per 100. TOMATO, EBB and PEPPER in variety. Send for price list. Clirysantheinums '^.^A: c°aWiSo?d1?: R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mwitlon Th> Review when yon write. Always mention the Florists' Review whes writing advertisers. Qalms •"-« Ferns The LarKest Stock of Plants in the West. __^^^ Send us your name . " and we will keep you posted when we have anything special to offer. 6E0. WineOLO, .. »!?.% «. GHICA60. Mention The Review whep yoa wrtf. Always mention the Florists' Review when writing advertisers. i?5*^9i(^P5'»^''?r^fTy'^At?^S™.^7^ MAY 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists' Review* 651 DECORATION FLOWERS! IN ABUNDANCE.^ r •••••• I Specialties for Decoration Day Loose Laurel for wreaths, per bag, $3.00. French Green Moss Wreaths, Metal Wreaths, Clara Cemetery Vases, Baskets of All Kinds, Wire Work, standard and special designs. Everything Needed by Florists. GIVE IS YOIR ORDERS EARLY. = 3 PRICE LIST. Am. Baautias, short, per doz.,$l OOto^S^BO " medium, " 2 OO to ^ OO •• lone, " 4 OO to 5 00 Per 100 Malda. Bridaa. Mataera... 4 OO to 6 00 Parlaa 4 OO to 6 OO ■aaaa, our selection 2 OO to 3 00 Carnatiena, select 3 OO medium quality.. 1 60 to 2 OO 4 " white 2BOto 3 OO I Paaniaa 4 OO to 6 OO < Caliaa. Harriaii 10 OO 4 Capa Jaamina 1 OO to 2 BO i Marguaritaa 60 to 76 I Irla. 2 00to 3 OO I Sinilax. scarce 18 OOto20 OO 41 lldiantum 60 to 1 OO i Cammen Farna. per 1000 2 OO to 3 OO 4 Galax Laavaa, ISO I Aaparacua, per doz 6 OO « Vallay.perlOu 3 OO to 6 OO 4 Swaat Paaa, BO to 76 f t I Telephone Main 1129 McKELLAR & WINTERSON, 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. | • Mention The Review when you write. CROP DAGGER FERNSy 'IfjoplriS! Send us your orders for Decoration Day and be sure of your stock. FINE LAUBEL FESTOONDitt, 15.00 per 100 yards. See our Fine Laurel Wreaths, Prince's Pine, Mosses of all kinds. All orders by wire or mail promptly filled. CROWL FERN CO., 27 Beacon St , Boston, Mass. Mention The Review when you write. Seedling's. VERT FINE, ready for three-Inch pots ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, By mail, $3.00 per 100. WE PAT THE POSTAGE. CASH WITH ORDER, See also our Carnation Seedling adv. AMERICAN ROSE CO., - • Washington, 0. C. Mention The Review when you write. Florists' stock ot Bedding Piants Altemantheras. Coleus. Geraniums, Pansies, Daisies, Verbenas, Fuchsias. Salvias, etc. Write for prices. Florists are invited to look over our stock when in Milwaukee. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, tOlO Forest Home Ave. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Review when you write. 1899 CONTRACTS 1899 Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots for next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations. F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J Mention The Review when you write. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings. O. K. Crana Oen. Kaoeo Olaoier America Gold Nnffffet .... Arcryle Svelina Mrs. McBnmey Per 100 .ready May 20, $10.00 ready now, 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, ind. Mention The Review when you write. ■ The MODEL Extension Carnation Support. Read what some of our best growers say concerning: it. Flatbush, Brookljm, N. Y., Feb. i8, iSg?. Mr. Theron Parker. Dear Sir:— Your wirt stake is certainly a gem. Without hesitating we endorse it as an up-to-date Carnation Support. Yours truly, Daillbdouzb Bros. Other testimonials will appear weekly. Write for prices. THE MODEL PLANT STAKE CO.. 22 Morton 5treet. BrooidyD, N. Y. Mention The Review when you wiito. SMILAX! V-/ 40.000 Plants from Pots, $1.50 per too. SEND FOR SAMPLE. I ALBERT M.HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Review wnen you write. 30,000 SMILAX... From fiats, by mail, ^.50 per 100; $4 00 per 1000 From 2-inch pots, 1.50 " ij.oo " HYDRANGEA, rooted cutting;s, $125 per 100; lio.oo per 1000. From 4-inch pots, in bud, ^1.25 per dozen; £8.00 per 100. QERANIUMS. mixed, 3 inch pots, $3.00 per 100. CANNA5. mixed, 3-inch pots, f 3.00 per 100. Send for Sample. Cash with order. FRED BOERMCR, Cap* May City, N. J. Mention The Review when you write. ^52 ^pui^Ny The Weekly Florists^ Rfeview* May 25, 1899. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT— From t2 A. M. Mondays to 10 P. M^ Satofdays. 1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., Ptiiladelphia, Pa. Wholesale ^riorlst A constant supply of SELECT VALLEY the year round. AMERICAN BEAUTIES OUR SPECIALTY. Mention tb« Review when you writo. PinSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. long Distance 'Phone 2167. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Write for Price List. Mention The Review when you write. No. 705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. PHILADELPHIA. Trade has be'en about the same as last week, with the supply still ex- ceeding the demand. There are a few up-town florists who report a fair "week, both in decorative and funeral "work. The cloudy weather of the past "week did not have much effect on the supply of cut stuff. Brides, Maids, Meteors and Kaiserins brought from |2 to $5, while Beauties sold at prices ranging from $6 to $25; valley, |2 to t4; smilax, $15 to |20; adiantum, $1; plumosus, 50 cents; sweet peas, 40 to -60 cents. H. A. Dreer Co. report a big demand lor French cannas. R. SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEII. Every florist ought to have a few specimens of this shrub on his pounds. The long wands of white flowers are very useful in floral ar- rangements and they last very well in- deed. Sprays cut last Thursday after- noon and kept In vases in a dwelling "Without any special care were still in food condition Sunday evening. A shrub a few years old will produce a great mass of bloom, and the sea- son may be extended by placing the shrubs in various positions. At Lin- coln Park, Chicago, a specimen that has a place in an angle of the con- servatory that faces the southwest is fully a week ahead of others in more exposed situations. AMERICAN INSTITUTE. The schedule of prizes for the ex- hibition of flowers, fruits and vegeta- bles to be held at the American Insti- tute, New York City, June 14 and 15, has been issued. Roses flll thirteen classes, and there are classes for hardy plants and flowers. Prizes are •ofTered for fruits in seven classes and for vegetables in nine classes. Copies of the schedule may be had on appli- cation to Dr. F. M. HexameT, 52 La- fayette Place, New York City. LOS ANGELES, CAL. — Paul de Longpre, the famous flower painter, is now settled here for a stay of several years. ROSES. Carnations VALLEY FERNS. GALAX ,and IVY LEAVES, and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Consign- ments of good stock soliated. MfADQUARlfKS Western |Vm\s\lv'P^,^:fwyvM^!gKii?7^^ MAT 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 655 'benthey & CO. JIIBllll ■iiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiai:iiHiiiii^ F. F. BENTHEY, | Manager. | I Wholesale and Commission 141 Randolph Street. Consignments Solicited. GniGAGO. I ;> PRICES FOR DECORATION DAY. I I I I I I I t Per lOO AMEWCAN BEAUTIES, long ... . $25.00 to $35.00 ** ** medium, J 8.00 to 20.00 BRIDES 4.00to 6.00 MAIDS 4.00to 6.00 METEORS 4.00 to 6.00 PERLES 3.00to. 4.00 CARNATIONS 2.00to 3.00 ^ fancy 4.00 iiiiaiiiiaiiu iHIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIBIil mill «iii Per lOO MARGUERITES $ J.00 WHITE STOCKS 3.00 to $ 5.00 I ■ PAEONIES..,. 4.00 to SWEET PEAS '.75to ADIANTUM J.00 SMILAX, per dozen $2.00 FERNS, common, pet JOOO. ... 3.00 8.00 J.00 iiiiBiLnBiiiiaiiinBiiaiiii.i!aiiiimiiiii IIIBIIIIIIBIIII Mention The Review wtien you write. Stock on Hand. Per 100 BeEonias, 2K-inch, 10 varieties $1.50 Daisies, " 2 " 1.00 Feverfew. " 1 " 150 Fuchsias, 1-inch, mixed 2.00 Chrysanthemums, 1-inch, our selection 2.00 Iresines, 1-inch, 2 colors 1.50 Southern Thyme, 1-inch 1.50 Velvet Plant, 1-inch 2.00 Smilax, strong, 1-inch 2.00 Smilax, from flats 50 Pelargoniums, mixed 2.00 Coleus, 10 varieties. 2K-inch 2.00 Lobelias. " 150 Golden Feverfew, " 1.50 THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL. Mention The Review when yon write. 6,000 Strong plantN of Louise Violets, to plant in the greenhouse or field. They are clean and free from disease. I took them up the first week in March, they were fine runners at that time and are now nice little plants. I offer them for $8.f0 per 1000. Also, I have 4000 Rooted Runners left at S5.00 per 1000. Send at once. Cash with order. ohbisTIAN LAWRITZEN, Box 262, Rhinebeck-on-HudsoB, New York. Mention The Review when yon write. FOR SALE. B ANTON SCHUlTHaS,?8».'!" College Poiet, Queens Borough, N. Y. HCAOaUARTEIIS FOR PALMS aid Daeoritife Pints in Qnutity Come, tee Ericas (Heather), also Pall and con- Line of Other PtowerinfPlai vince yoonelt I>rice List on AppUcaBon. Meotlon The Review when jov write. ESTABLISHED 1802 'S SEEDS JUST JIRRIVED IN riHK CONDITION. Gycas ReYoliita Stems, froM 6 to 18 inehaa loag. Priea f 9.00 par 100.' penads. Spaelal Prieaa on largo lota. J.M.THORBURN&CO. (tele of ISJeknStfeel) S6 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK SMILAX. $t.25 per icw. $10.00 per looo. Cash with order. J. B. n&is^, The Exotic INureerleo DAYTON, OHIO. BABY PRIMROSE. The newest thing for Easter Blooming. Flowers in thumb pots s grows rapidly, 6-in. pot, carry 50 to loo sprays ot rosy flowers, 12 to 18 in. long:; lasts 4 weeks when cut and wholesale at ^ per 100 ; grows finely m cool house ; perpetual bloomer. 12 for $1.50, $10 per 100, express prepaid. New. Prasrant $1000 CALLA. Very dwarf and free bloomer, has the fra- grance of violets and niies, $1 and $2 per 12, $6 and $12 per 100, mailed. Aaparagas SpreagerL , -^ . . a-m.,24 for $1.50, mail- ed; $4 per 100, express. aH-m., 24 for $2.50, mailed $7 per 100, express. A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia. Mention The Review when you write. VincaSe Roses. Fine lar^e plants in 4-inch pots. VVootons, Brides, Maids, Meteors, Belle Siebrecht, Beauties, in 2-in. Perles and Fine Stock. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN, ILL Mention The Review when yon write. Rooted Cuttings of Cirnations ALL SOLD. We are booking orders for Field Grown Plants. OKO, IMNeOCR ft SON, Orand Hawen, Mieh. Mention the Review when yon wrttA 656 The Weekly Florists' Review* May 26. 1899. Prl^e for INew Garnation Has been deposited with and will be awarded by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to the growers of the best plant of Our. Winter Bloomings Seedling' Camatlona. By mail, 100 fine plants, Four Dollars, and we pay postacre. Send for circular. ^AA aIao Olif ^^^ AsparegusSprengeriiAdv. AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C. Mention The Review when you write. . GRAND RAPIDS. We are experiencing great extremes of temperature. For weeks the ther- mometer has been around 90 and 100 degrees, but now it gets as low as 35 and 40 degrees at night, with raw and chilly days. Several showers have been a boon to carnations in the field, although some are badly troubled by cut worms and hand picking has been resorted to. Trade is quiet. The work of filling baskets, boxes, vases, etc., is being hurried as fast as possible. The general run of stock is good, except pansies, which have suffered severely by the severity of the winter. One large grower lost his entire crop. Carnations are selling from 20 to 50 cents per dozen, although the average for good stock is 35 cents; Beauties, $1.50 to |2 per dozen; other roses, 50 cents and $1; lilies, $1.50 per dozen. Outdoor shrub fiowers are nearly over; they have had lots to do with the quietness of trade, as some recent dec- orations were made up largely from flowers of trees and shrubs. Alfred Hanna was thrown from his wagon, badly wrenching his shoulder and cutting his face. The injuries, al- though painful, are not serious. The Florists' Club meet tonight to wrestle with the uniform price list, as well as several other important topics. GEO. F. CRABB. MONTREAL. Business in cut flowers is not too brisk here now. The hot, dry weather has quite an effect on the quality of stuff, also its keeping. Bedding plants won't commence to sell in any quan- tity till the last week in May. Some of the growers say there is so much competition in plants now that there is no profit in handling them at the prices obtained. A. Wilshire is busy moving his greenhouses to another place. Campbell is about settled in his new store. Bain has opened his branch store. B. Graves is thinking of giving up and going to California. Mrs. J. McKenna, the wife of one of our most respected and active mem- bers, died on May 11, after a short ill- ness. "Jim" has the deepest sympa- thy of all the members of the club. The funeral was very largely attended by his numerous friends, the club turn- ing out in force. Floral tokens were numerous and were sent by A. Wil- shire, C. Campbell, J. Bennett, J. S. Murray, M. G. & F. Club and several others. . J. B. SUBSCRIBERS are requested to mall us Items of general trade Interest at any, time, r , . 5000 BEGONIA REX and 5000 VINCA VAR. POT PLANTS. .\butilon Var, trailing, finest of all for baskets and vases, 2}4-m., $6.00; 8-in., $10.00; 4-inch., $16.00 per 100 GERANIUMS .$4.00 per 100 6.00 " -Mrs. Pollock, 2}i-in Mrs. Parker, " Happy Thought. 2}i-in. 6.00 " Rose Scented, 2-m 4.00 •' Silver Leaf, 2}i-in 4.00 " Freak of Nature, 2}i-in. 6.00 " Manettia bicolor 2.00 " Asters, seedling 50 " VIVCA VAB, extra longr, 2K-in., $2.50; 3-in., $4.00; 8^-in., $6.00; 4-in., $10.00 ; S-in., $15.00 per 100 Begonia Rex, 2-m $4.00; 8Ji-in., $10.00 per 100 Louis Closson, $4.00 and 6.00 " Fuchsia Trailing Queen, 25i -in 4.00 " Forget-me-not, winter flowering, 2}i -in. 8.00 " Cobea Scandens, extra strong, 8-in 5.00 " Impatiens Sultana, 2}i-in 8.00 " Maurandya Vine, 23^-m 3.00 " Per 100 Alyssum giant, double $1.00 Abutilon, trailing var 2.00 Ageratum, blue and white.. 1.00 Anthemis, double yellow.. . 2.00 Begonia Rex 2.00 " Incarnata Gigantea 2.00 " Vernon 1.00 Coleus, mixed, per 1000, $5.. .60 Fuchsias, assorted 1.50 Cobea Scandens l.SO Cuphea (Cigar) 1.00 VZOKBTS, Marie Terms Casb or 0. 0. D. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Geraniums, mixed $1.25 Mad. Salleroi 1.25 Silver Leaf 1.50 Rose Scented 1.50 Mrs. Pollock 2.00 Freak of Nature 4.00 Mrs. Parker 4.00 Happy Thought 3.00 Mars 8.00 Mad. Bruant 4.00 Ivy 1.50 Louise, Clamps very large, Per 100 Geraniums, Pansy $4.00 Violet M. Louise 60 VincasVar..perlOOO,$10.... 1.25 Daisy Snow Crest 2.00 Impatiens Sultana 1.50 Lemon Verbena 1.50 German Ivy 1.25 Lobelia, blue 1.00 Manettia bicolor 2.00 Lantana, assorted 1.50 per 100 $t.00 GREENE & llNDERHILL,Watertown,N.Y. Mention The Review when you write. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY. Maatifacturefsof WIRE 88 DESIGNS and Dealers in HHHHHmaORISTS' a SIPPLIES Mention The Review when yon write. Victor Pelargoniuffls, Bushy Plants and Strong at $1.00 per 100, 2% and 8-incb pots. ...GOL,EU8... Beckwith's Gem, Queen of the West and other Coleus, 2M-in.. $2.00 per 100; 4-in., $5.00 per 100. JAMS8 FSOBT, Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio. Mention The Review when you write. Crabb & Hunter, '"and VIOLET SPECIALISTS. mich ' £aBt Call for rooted cuttings of Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell, free from disease. Al stock. Write for prices. ,^^ Bedding' OeraninmM from 4-in. pots, at $6.00 per 100; fine plants. Mad. Salleroi, 3-in., $3.00 per 100. Centaurea, $2..W per 100. Mention The Review when yon write. :i;x_a3 aca rauu:..!:!:' i3:::c NIKOTEEM Jit costs a cemts for each «oo feet or\ <9 FLOOR SPACE V> fm OOEJ NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE i W PLANTS- ENDORSED BY PROMINENT FIORISTS- «r USED FOR FUMICATIOH OR SPRAYING IHOOORS OR tvlLoUT- 2O0LBS or TOBACCGIKONtPINTOFKIKO'ftHj r'^ SOLD BY iEEBSMtN —• CIRCULAR TREE- ■ 5KABCURA DIPCO.CmCAGO. ' <|UICKLY Docs iT^^y Mention the Review when you write. E. G. Hill & Co. Wholesale riorists, RICHMOND, INDIANA. Mention tbe Revlerw when you write. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK. GREENHOUSE BOILERS :»IIMS, imiNGS AND M Mil MING MM»\R\HS Send Four Cents fur Catalogue. ■ • • (;KI f.NIIOI SI 151 H l)ISa*04(' J.'. .>■-■ <\-,t' kAY 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 657 ■< ^'f. : t A N EXPERT rose grower ^rows good roses. *• He has made a close study of roses and is a specialist. His whole thought and attention are devoted to roses. OUR WHOLE THOUGHT and AHENTION have been given to green- house building material. We have had YEARS of experience in supplying material to critical practical growers. We are specialists in Greenhouse Construction, just as the rose grower is a specialist in roses. We can serve you much better than one lacking this experience. @PBB-^%- 'y\'^ITe .>=CR. r^v^rr^mr:f^v^\^>. EVER-Y ^yflONINOER (q. m^mmi kM^ICAOO wSSSm Roses ! Roses ! BRIDES and MAIDS. 3 in., at $5.00 per 100; SW.OO per 1000. This stock will please you PELARGONIUMS. 4-in. fine plants, the lead- ing varieties, true to name, at 10c each ; $8.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, fine plants $3.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 3-inch, fine plants, at $5.00 per 100 COLEUS, R. C, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; named. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, the leading varieties, fine plants, $2.50 per 100; $20.UU per 1000. C HUMFELD, - - Clay Center, Kan. Mention the Review when you write. Large Latania Palm Plants, pfa^t. 1 plant to pot, 4^ ft. in height & dia., 10 leaves. $5.00 1 " 4 8 to 9 " 4.00 1 " 2% to 3 7 to 9 " 2.00 2 " i% to 5 12 to 14 " 6.00 2 " 4to4H ' 12 " 5.00 Large Areca Plants. Prices on application. Perdoz. Per 100 Jacque Rose plants, large, 6-in. pots, $4.00 $30.00 5 " 2.!)0 20.00 J. Wm. Coiflesh, 53d St. & Woodland Av. Philadelphia Mention The Review when you write. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Per 100 600 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 5-in. pots, $20.00 600 " " " 6 " 25.00 Asparagus Seed, home grown, $1 per 100, $9 per 1000 W. F. KASTING, 481 Wasbington St. Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Raview when you write. Rose Plants... We offer strong Rose Plants out of 2K-inch pots, as follows: BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, METEOR, $3.00 per 100; {25 per 1000. All plants sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfuCiLory they are to be returned at once. No orders for less than 100 of one variety accepted. REINBERG BROS., 51 wabash Ave. Chicago. Mention the Review when you write. Do You Need Any OF THSBE AT SEDUCED PRICES ? Per 100. 2-in. 2M-in. Heliotrope, white and purple $2.00 Rose Geraniums 2.00 Lantanas, in var 2.00 Cuphea (Cigar Plant) 2.00 Artillery Plant (Pilea) 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, pink and red, in bloom Mixed Coleus, good ones 2.00 Fuchsias, in var 2.50 Dusty Millers, cut leaf 2.00 Feverfew, Little Gem.... 3-in., $3.00.. 2.00 Yel. Marguerites, in bloom, " 8.50.. 2.50 Imp. Sultana, 2 var 2.50 Eng Dbl. Daisies, in bloom, $1 per 100 Lemon Verbenas 2.00 Princess Pauline Ageratum, Rooted Cuttings, per 100, $1.00. ^^ q._ BUNTAB, Walnut BUI ereenhonses. INDEPENDENCE, MO. Mention The Review wben you write. $2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 250 EVERY FLORIST iuoiidc OUGHT TO INoUnt HIS 6USS AGAINST HAIL For Particulars Address JOHN G. ESLER, Secy, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Mention Tbe Review when 70a write. 6,000 Dracaena Indivisa FOR SALE BY MENDENHALL, the FLORIST, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Price $J0.00, $15.00, $25.00 and $50.00 per hundred. HOW MIINV DO VOU WART? Montlon The Review when you write. The Cottage Gardens, « "-':::,•;,. queens, l. i. %('n01.j ^.t^'iK ..m^-.\. .'L-t. 658 The WccHy Florists^ Review* May 25, 1899. THE FLORISTS' REVIEW G. L. GRANT, Editor and Manager. PUBLiSHBO BVBRY THURSDAY BY THE FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO. 920-53S Caxton BulidlnK. Cblcaso. 334 Dearborn Street. Subscription, f i.oo a year. To Europe, |3.oo. Sub- scriptions accepted from those in the trade only. Advertising rates: Per incn, |i.oo; }i page, $i3-5o; full pa^, I27.00. Discounts: 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent Discounts allowed only on consecutive inser- tions. Only strictly trade advertising accepted. Adver- tisements must reach us by Tuesday to insure insertion in the issue of the following Thursday. Copyright 1800. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. A merican Gardening 654 American ladoo Co.658 .Ameiican Rose Co. . 651-656 Amling. E. C 647 Baker, W. J 652 Bassett & Washburn.646 Benthey &Co 655 Berning, H. G 646 Blanc &Co 6.W Boerner, F 651 Budlong, J. A 646 Burki.F 658 Bunyar, E. G 657 Burpee, W. Atlee & Co. 653 Chicago Wrecking Co^ 660 Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Co 646 Colflesh, J. W 657 Cottage Gardens .... 657 Crabb& Hunter ....656 Crowl Fern Co 651 Cut Flower Ex 652 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 660 Dietsch, A. &C0....66O Dillon,]. L 658 Doraer, F. & Sons Co. 651 Dreer, H. A 654 Elliott, W.H 658 Ellis & Pollworth ...658 Ellison &Tesson.... 646 Esler, John G. Secy .657 Florists' Purchasing Agency 659 Frost, J... 656 Gibbons, H.W 658 Giblin& Co 660 Greene & Underbill. .656 Hancock, Geo. & Son 655 Heiss, I. B 655 Herendeen Mfg. Co.«60 Herr, Albert M 651 Hill.E. G. &Co 656 Hitcbings &Co 656-«58-660 HofFmeister Flo. Co. 654 Humfeld, C 657 Hunt.E. H 646 International Growers' Exch 645 Iackson.E. B 645 acobs, S. & Sons... 660 ewett, Z. K. & Co..6.')4 Lasting, W.F... 652-657 Keenan's Seed Store.650 Kelsey, H. P 652 Kellogg, Geo. M 646 Rennicott Bros. Co. 648-649 KroescbelV Bros. Co .659 Kuehn, C.A 646 Kuhl, Geo. A 655 Lager & Hurrell ....646 Lawritzen, C 655 Lockland Lumber Co 645 LongD. B 652 Lord & Bumbam Co 660 Lynch, W. E .... 646-553 McDonald Bros 660 McRellar & Winter- son 651 McMorran,£.E.&Co 660 Mendenhall, R.J....657 Middlemass, A 651 Miller, A. L 654 Model Plant Stake Co. 6.51 Monmger, J. C. Co.. 657 Morris Floral Co 655 Old Colony Nurseries 654 Peacock, W.P 645 Pennock,S.S 652 Phoenix Nursery 650 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 652 Poehlmann Bros 645 Quaker City Machine Works 660 Randall, A. L 646 Reed & Keller 656 Regan Pt'g House. ..659 Reid, Edw 652 Reinberg Bros... 646-657 Rice, M. &Co 645 Rudolph, Max 646 Schmitz, F. W. 0...651 Schultheis. A 665 Siebrecht & Son 652 SkabcuraDipCo....656 Smith, N. & Son 653 Soltau, C. &Co 653 South Side Floral Co. 645 Tborburn,J.M.&Co. 655 Tobacco Warehousing Co 659 Vincent, Jr., R. & Sons ....! 650 Weber&Sons 653 WietorBros 650 Wittbold, Geo 650 Young. John Welsh .6-52 Zeese&Co 660 LEGAL DECISION. The damage which a florist may re- cover for injury to plants by escaping gas are held, in Dow vs. Winnipesau- kee Gas and Electric company (N. H.), 42 L. R. A. 569, not to include any in- jury to his business reputation on ac- count of sales of damaged plants, as that is conjectural and too remote to be allowable. Germioate yoor Seeds in Jadoo Fibre (Every healthy seed will come tip.) Strike your Cuttings in Jadoo Fibre (With ordinary care lOO per cent will root.) Try JADOO and be Coavinced. THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. 817 rairmount Ave. PHIL4DELPHIA, PA. Mention The Review when you write. 'iM Bone Meal... Send for list of Sizes and Prices of otir BY THE BAG, TON OR CARLOAD. oJixATmUs Improved Cit Flower Box. ELLIS ft POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. Mention The Review when you write. Greenhouses Built and Heated ECONOMICIILLV IIHD PERFECTLY BY HENRY W. GIBBONS, """-"*"&'«%«.*. EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. e5TIMATES FREE. 'jn«>.n..i. . !.<■ i>c»itw »>ueu >uu wfiie. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW for a copy of The Florists' Manual. HITCHINGS & CO. 233 MERCER ST., NEW YORK GREENHOUSE BUILDERS Hot Welter Boilers, Pipt-s, liitiiup Send Four Cct.s ty Ca'al.i.- ^"iJ \ rotil.iliiuj Vppiirdtiis Mention The Review when you write. J< Jl ^ J( Always mentioii tlie FIoTlSts' ReVieW when writing advertisers. J< jtj^Jf .?;!^f'.' MAY 25, 1899. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 659 KR0E8CHELL BROS. CO. -' Chicago, March 16, 1896. Kroeschell Bros. Co., City. Dear Sirs: In reply to your favor of the 11th inst., would say that the boiler purchased from you has given me satisfaction, inasmuch as Icon- sider it more economical than either of my otiier boilers. Yours truly, Ernst Wien«oeber. 413 to 427 Elm Street. ■ South Bend, Ind., March 12, 1896. Kroeschell Bros., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen: Yours dated March the lOth duly received and contents noted. In reply, will state the boiler has given perfect satisfaction in everv respect, and am greatly pleased with it. It IS very economical in the use of coal, and very satisfactory. Yours truly, William T. Rettic, Per C. M. T. Kenosha, Wis., March 18, 1896. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. Gents : Yours of the 10th inst. re- ceived and contents noted, and in re- ply I must say that I am perfectly satisfied with the boiler I got from you last season. I am satisfied there IS a saving of fuel, but just how much 1 am unaole to say; and just while I am writing to you I would like to find out how much would a No. 6 boiler cost f. o. b. cars Chicago? Respectfully yours, Louis Turner. Chicago. March 12, 1896. Messrs. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Dear Sirs: The boiler we received from you has given perfect satisfac- tion, and think we save about 25 per cent, of coal, comparing it to fire box boiler that was doing the work before. Respectfully, Geo. Wittbold, Per L. W. Write for Catalogrne. Improved Greenhouse 29 to 59 Erie St. Boiler. Mention The Review when you write. CHICAGO. "NICOMITE" (PATENT) VAPOR INSECTICIDE. No labor required. Harmless to oloom and foliage. A certain killer of RED SPIDER, - GREEN FLY, and all other Insect Pests. AGENTS WANTED. The Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Company, LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention Thf Review wh»>n you write. GOLD FISH and f^^^. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES. KEENAN'S SEED STORE. 6112 and 6114 Wentworth Avenue, CHICAGO Florists' Purchasing Agency, H. P. DiDRiKSEN. Mgr 56 Fifth Avenuc, CHICAGO. We can get you JOBBERS' PRICES on any Supplies or Merchandise you may need. Special inside rates on Pipe, Fittingfs, Glass, Windmills, Florists' Ice Boxes, G)unters, Pumping: Eng^ines, Steam Pumps, Show Cases, Tools, Tanks, Hose, Florists' Delivery Wttc for Staking:, Wag:ons, Putty, Paint, Boilers, Office Furniture, etc. 4 D ELL US WHAT YOU WANT. WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU THAT WILL PLEASE YOU. AND AT PRICES * Mention The Review when yo" write. Mr-MtitfTt Tttf H*'v\fvk wh.'n vmi write THE REGAN ...PRINTING HOUSE... Nursery Seedjfc^ Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago Mention The Review when you write. ues THE FLORISTS' phc..$5 GO MANUAL ...BY... William Scott. WXX.I. BE BSAD7 FOB DEI.IVEBT IV JUNE. It wil cover the whole field of Commercial Floriculture, the arti les arranged alphabetically, encyclopoeadia style, so reference may be quicic and easy. It will be a wholf library in itself, and will t>-ll you just \«liai you want to know in just the way you want to be told. It will be the standard work of reference for the trade. SEND IN tOlIR ORDER NOW. Payment need not be made until book is ready. FLORISTS* PUBLISHING CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAGO. 660 ... .«,t>;-- .— The Wcddy Florists^ Review* May 25, 1899. Iron Reservoir Vases and Lawn Settees Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., 108-114 Liberty Street, Columbus, O. Send for our 1899 Catalogue. Mention Tbe Review when you write. Peerless Powder Blower Patent pending. Far better, qnioker and more effective than the bellows. ^ Warmly com. mended by all who have tried n If your seeds- man does not have It order direct from us. Price 94.76 EDW. E. McMORRAN & CO. 15-21 N. Clinton St. CHICAGO. Mention The Review when you write. HARRY BALSLEY.iLL* Those Red Pots Stanterdt— Full Size and Witft Bottoms, Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots for the Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory 490 Howard St.. Dotroit, Mioh. Mention The Review when you write EVANS' Improved CHALLENGE i^ VENTILATING APPARATUS. Write for Illustrated Catalogue Quaker C:ty Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. Mention Th» R»vi*« wh*n vou write H>IIC)l ^t. rjl ILDINCi, VENTILATING APP.ARATUS HOT V^^^R BOlllKS, PII'LS \M) illllNOS. SEND FOUR CENTS FOR CATALOGUE. Mention The Review when yog write. 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