UM ASS/AMHERST _ _^ * ^ . ^y J^HkLJRj ^'T"n66''''''o''333 3131 4 j^Jgrr^f /- ^ ^ -^ m^^^ ■* ^V*!. • *lKi Vj- .1 ^ »7#.i ^> iff*** '4^ r ■ ^ V Jfe •■.■■■■■ :*^ iL,*^'"^'^?^ M.€r% LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NO. S O aS.^- DATE.-?-rl8 S5 _ .ouRC.,-Cp.ilfc^e..jVn-cLs. Thb m AMERICAN m _m^ FIvORIST. A SEMI-MONTHLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME III. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 1888. The American Florist. VOXvUIMK III. August 15, 1887 to August 1, 1888, TABLE OF CONTENTS. Abulllon Eclipse 126 'Adtantum Cunealum »15 •AdlantumCuneatum Grandlceps... 277 Adlantnm Farleyense 174 Adlantum formosiim 370 ■ Adlantum GracllUmum MS Alternantheras 127 Alternantheras and Geraniums 65 A Iternantheras Not Coloring 87 Alternantheras. Propagating 56, 108 Amaryllis 397 Amaryllis Hallii <^ American Hort. Society, The 301 Annuals, Talks About 255 Ampelopsis Veltchti 1C9 • Anthem is Conmaria fl. pi 303 Anthuriums. Flowering 109 Are Vou GoinB to Build 195 Arrangement of Exhibitions 500 ArundoDonax W2 •Aquatic House. Mr. W. S. Kimball's 200 Aqullegia Sibcrica 16S Asparagus, New 308 Asparagus Tenulssimus 224 •Aster, The 255 •Aster. Pyramidal Harlequin 183 Aster. Triumph 181 A/.aleas 192 Azalea Amoina US •Azalea Deutsche Perle 279 Azalea Mollis 418 Azaleas. White Flowered 196 B Badge of the 8. A. F 101 •Ball Decorations 229 •Ball Decoration at Delmonlco'a 249 Baltimore Club Visits Washington.. 545 Baltimore Plant Notes 278 •Basket. French Fern 80 •Basket. Pouch 82 •BedatSouth Park, Chicago 5", 81 •Bedding Plants, Growing 62 Bedding Plants, Prices of 399 Begonia Fuchsloldes 161 •Begonia Glolrc d'Sceaux 61 •Begonia Manicala Aurea 107 Begonia Pendula 500 Begonia Kosea Grandiflora 522 •Begonia Semperflorens Gtgantea UoEea 87 Benches, Slate and Iron 48 Black Aphla,The 499 Black Aphis, To Kill the 476 Bones for Fertilizing 136 Bonner, Brastus 57 •Bouquet, Queen Victoria's Jubilee. 9 •Bouquet. The Present Fashionable 566 Bouvardlas 1S2 Bouvardiaa for Cut Flowers 278 Brick Floors, Cleaning 47 •Briza Kotundata 181 •Built to Stay 569 Bulb Shed 183 Bullis, Forcing 38 Bulbs for Winter Forcing 164 C •Calceolaria, The 408 Calceolarias 4, 2,T0 California Flowers 66, 114 Callas 182 •Campanula VIdalll 116 Can You Afford It 232 Canna, A New 83 Canna Khemannl 4 Cannas 134 Canterbury Bells 61,«8, 516 Cape Flowers, Gathering 612 Carnations 182 Carnation, A Freak of the 92 Carnations, A Freak of the Century. 431 •Carnation American Florist 899 Ilhtstralions are Carnations, Ashes and Manure for.. 1,'>8 Carnations at New York ^0 Carnations at Philadelphia 230, 370 Carnation Beauty of Oxford 230 Carnations. Benching 7, 38 Carnations, Be.st Forcing Varieties.. 25i; Carnations. Deep Planting 202, 278 •Carnation Design 276 Carnations, Dormant Period for 202 Carnations. Early Crops of 60 Carnations, Early Planting 393 Carnations. Experience With Some Varieties 370 Carnations, Forcing Under Glass — 108 Carnations for Summer Blooming... 83 Carnation Growers. A Trip Among.. 346 Carnation, Hinzes White 324, 370 Carnation House, How IHeata.... 202 Carnation L. L. Lamborn 203 Carnation MissJoliffe 202 Carnation Mrs. Cleveland 802 Carnations. New 253, 321 Carnations. Ripening of the Growth 370 Carnation Snow Ball 324 Carnation Snowdon 302, 370 Carnation Starlight 185 Carnations, Successful Culture 158 Carnations, Temperature for 202 Carnations, Treatment for Forcing. 302 Carnations, Two New 398 Carnation White Gem 253 •Carnation Wm. Swayne 399 Carnations. Yellow 500 •Casket Wreath 138 Cassia Corymboca 60 Catalogue Suggestions 140 •Cattleya House of Wm. Mathews.. 565 Celery, Florists Growing 170 •Cephalotus Follicularis 317 •Cineraria, The 570 •Chicago Parks, Fancy Bedding in... 225 •Chicago Parks. The ButterHy 251 •Chicago Park!*, the Calendar 128 •Chicago Parks, The Mound 129 •Chicago Parks, The Mound 153, 177 •Chicago Parks, The National Colors 201 •Chicago Parks. The Sun Dial 105 Chinese Primroses 1 mas Roses 159 iiidicaled by an * Clematis Kobusta 1 Clematis Tubulosa Coal Tar as a Preservative 1 Cockscombs as Bedding Plants 4 Coleus. Propagating Colored Flowers in J'uneral Work.. . .2 Commission Man, The 1 Commercial Floriculture Convection of Heat 4 Correspondence, Attend to Your — * Corylopsis Pa«cifiora 4 Cosmos, The 1 Cost of Production t Covent Garden Market, London, on May Day 4 Coxcombs 1 Credit t Crotons for Bedding 5 Crude Oil 5 Cut Flowers, Future of Shipping Trade in 1 Cut Flowers, How to Cut, Pack and Ship, from the Dealers' Standpoint 5 Cut Flowers in England i •Cut Flowers, Keeping in Water i •Cyclamen Persicura Cyclamen, The ; •Cypripedium Caudatum 1 •Cypripedium Insigne 1 •Cypripedium Insigne, A Bench of in Bloom ! ♦Cypripedii Cypripediui •Cypripedii Cypripedlu 320, Jl6. Cyperus Alternifoliu 1 Pitcheriantun 1 Spicerianum i I Spicerianum i The 4, 132, 178, 226, 272 owth 568 1 Notes 572 1 Aphis, The Black.. 470 1 Christmas Eve 279 I, Continuous Bloom* Checking the Gr Chrysanthemuc Chryganthemuu Chrysanthemuii Chrysanthemun Ing -lay Chrysanthemum Coronorlum 142 •Chrysanthemum Edwin Molyneux. 324 •Chrysanthemiim Mr. Il.Cannell .. 326 Chrysanthemum Show. The Balti- more 176 Chrysanthemi Chrysanthemi apolls 176 Chrysanthemum Show, The New tTersey 1,53 Chrysanthemum Show, The New York 151 Chrysanthemum Show, Notes on the New York 175 Chrysanthemum Show, The Phila- delphia 141. 155 Chrysanthemum Shows 1887 175 Chrysanthemum Shows, Dates for... 175 Chrysanthemui Clirysanthemui Chrysanthemui Chrysanthemui Chrysanthemui Chrysanthemui 64, as, 106. IM. Chrysanthemui Chrysanthemui Chrysanthemu Chrysanthemums, Clematis Davldlana, Clematis Paniculata s 182 s as Bedding Plants 189 sat Boston 152 aatWorce8ter,M»B8 208 s. Correct Names,.. 232 s. Cultural Notes 6, 8 From Seed 232 s. Propagating s,8oll for Potting.. IS, Summer Position 544 60 Daffodil Ard Righ : Dahlia Golden Bedder : Daphne Odora : Decorations at Veiled Prophets Ball : Decoration, Dinner Table Decorative Table Plants •Dendroblum Nobile '• •Dendrobium Thyrsifiorum Dendroblum Wardianum : •Design for Funeral of Journalist. .. ■ Despicable Thief, A '• Detroit Florists' Club Don'tGrow Too Many Varieties •Draciena Fragrans Dracflsna Fragrans Llndenl Drainage, Pot Delphinium Breckll Dirty n<>UBes Dutch Hyacinths. Forcing •Easter Altar Decoration 3 •Easter Basket S •Easter I»lants 4 Easier Trade for 1883 S ■ Echeverias, Propagating Education of Gardeners, The 2, 7, 36, S Electric Light and Plants 1 Euonymous Slebolrtianus 2 •Erica Persoluta Alba £ Eucharls A mazonica Eucharls Amnxonlca, Uow to Flower Successfully.... Eucharls and tiardenla Culture ! •Eucharis Bulb Mite, The 1 Executive Committee Meeting ^ Exhibitions, Horticultural 103, I •Expansion Tank, Connection for... 1 Express Shipments t F •Fancy Bedding... 15!i, 190,416, 448, 476, < •Fancy Bedding at Danvers, Mass... '. •Feast. .lohn B ! Ferns and Asparagus Plumosut i Ferns. Propagating Flnk&Co„ Mexico i Firing In Zero Weather 3S •Floral Butterfly i •Floral Decorations at Vanderbtlt Ball 369.* •Floral Designs at Chicago Show — 21 •Floral Design Presented to Mre. Cleveland 1! •Floral Elk 1 Floral Fashions 12, 44, 90, 114, 138, 162, 186, 210, 234, 268, 282, 306, 330, 354, 378, 404, 130, 451, 478, 526, 550. 674, •Floral Favors, 11 Floral Love Story, A 1! •Floral Piano 2' •Floral Spinning Wheel I Floral Workat Buffalo 31 'Floral Workat Hamburg a Floral Work at Hamburg 5! Flo Iculture for Women 41 Florist of the Future, The Florists' Clubs, The 4S6, 9 Flower Farming 5! Flower Holder, A Good a •Flower Pot, A New Flowers and Lichens 3' Flowers in the Churches 4: Flowers and Plants at Covent Gar- den Market 5 Flues, Cleaning a Flues for Heating 1 Forcing Solomon's Seal 1 Four Useful Ferns 5 Foxgloves 6 Freesias From Seed 3 Fuel li •Funeral Design 1 Fungus From Manure 8 Funkias. Variegated 4 G Gaillardias 1 •Galanthus Elwesii 4' •Gates Ajar, Richly Made 4 Geranium, The Scarlet 4 Geraniums 2 Geraniums, What does It Cost to GrowThem 4 •Glad Surprise, A S •Glazing, New Method of S Glazing 5 Gloxinias Glotlnlas In Frames ] Gloxinia Snow Flake Goiii,iplilebium Subaurlculatum.... 4 Guild in Flowers, The 4 Grant, Donald S 8 •Gray,Asa S Greenhouses, Additional and Ex- pense of Maintaining G (ireenhouses. Life of 5 Greenhouse, Average Life of 6 Greenhouses, Average Life Of.. ,643, 5 •Greenhouse Cart 1 Greenhouse Embellishment 1 Greenhouse Wheelbarrow 1 Grub Worms 7, Grubs 1 •Gutters, Galvan zed Iron H Hall Insurance 160, 1 Hall Notes f Hampton Court Gardens I •Handling Large Plants ! Heaths ! Heating, Crude Petroleum for Heating Greenhouses 4 Heating Greenhouses With Natural Gas.. i Heating With CrudeOll Hellanlhus Multltlorus Heliotrope Hoi des Nolr Heliotrope Under Glass 4 Hellotroi>es 1 Hemerocallis Dumortlerl 4 Hemerocallls Flava 4 Hen Manure ] •Hill, E. G ST I Natal Pliints. Notes on. , 542 Holiday Trade 247 Hollyhock Disease. The 7,12, 100 *Hot Bed, Board Shutter for 62 Hot Bed Cloth 328 •Hot Bed Frame Yard 62 •Hot Bed Propagating Frame 62 Hot Bed Sash 500 Hot Beds, Care of Frames Over Win- National Flower, A 490, 558 National Flower, A 574 National Society, Future of the 55 *Neplirolepis Rufescens Tripinnati- Rain Water Raising New Plants *Reid, James fidaV."!^'?r..V"tT"T"".r."T!r.Tr.V. 133 i Repai New Orleans Hort. Society's Exhibi- . 327 Seasoned Lumber 558 Secret, A 298 Seed Novelties 184 Seeds in Canadian. Mails 380 Seedsman, Bill Nye on the 456 Seedsmen's Convention, The 504, 528 Sericographis Ghiesbrechliana 231 ter . 133 •Hot Water'cVrcuiatVon."V.".''.V.'V.62', B3 New Tork Notes 446 Hot Water Pipes. How to Preserve. 431 Nierembergia Gracilis 4.6 How Does Your Place Look Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. 10*^ Hydrangea, The Climbing 109 •Hydrangea, The Climbing 56^ Hydrangeas 567 Hygiene of Plants 480 HymenocalUs Calathina 540 I *lncon venlent Houses 254 Indiana Florists, Second Annual _ Ribbons in Floral Work tion .'. 446 *Rhapis Flabelliformis 401 ; Shade, A Good Temporary 456 New York Hort. Society Schedule... 548 Roland for Your Oliver. A 444 shading Small Palm Houses 475 New York Meeting, The 296 Rosa Rugosa 450 Shantung Cabbage 504 Rose American Beauty 111, 133, 156, ISo. 204, *301. Rose Buds and Bad Words 484 Rose Bug, The iberg; Notes on Louis Siebrecht' Notes on Novelties. , Place.. Novelty for 1S90. A 406 Rose Bugs 374 17 ■ Nymphiea Pygu , 105 Observation and Comparison 42 ♦Orchid Show, Arrangement at 345 •Orchid Show, Exhibit at the New York 344 Orchid Hints. Rose Cleopatra 542 Rose, Comtesse de Frigneuse 252,275, 349 Rose Cornelia Cook 494 Rose Cornelia Cook. Growing and Shipping Plants by Express 136 Slugs and Snails 134 Smilax 107, 447 Smilax. Is it Profitable? 277 Some Choice Samples 572 Society of American Florists, Ad- dress by President Robert Craig at ThirdAnnual Meeting 25 ety of Minnesota Florists. Forcing 518 Southern California 476 Rose Grub, The. Rose Grub, How to Exterminate... Springfield Mass. Exhibition 546 *Spring Flower Favor 444 Rose Her Majesty.... 130, 156, nO, 494, 518 Spring Has Come. The., •Orchid Show. The New York 319 i Rose Houses. Ventilators for 495 Meeting ! 347 orchids. Among the New Jersey 228 ; Rose Madame Watteville Irises 516 Irises, Japan 371 Irises. Ksempfer's Iron Pipe vs. Hose It Don't Pay •Japanese Horticulture •Jockey Basket "in h- m Judging at Competitive Exhibitions 189 | Orchids, T: •Orchids and Other Plants, An Ar- rangement of '^^■^ Orchids, Buying 320 74 ' Orchids for Cut Flowers 254 169 ! Orchids Now in Bloom 206 , ; Orchids, Points for Beginners 426 Orchids. Preparing Peat for 472 39 ' Orchids. Short Notes 112 lan I Orchids, Short Notes on 426 Hints 472 RoseMarechal Niel, The 228, 275 Rose M. Niel for Winter bloom 274 ^Spring Souvenir Basket 473 Sibley, Hiram 577 Statesmen Who Love Flowers 142 Slatice Superba 184 RoseM. Robert 470 steam Boilers, Feeding 466 Rose Princess Beatrice 568 Rose Mme. Gabrielle Luizet 470 ♦Rose Mme. Georges Bruant 51S Rose, Mr. C. Ramsden's New? 397 *Rose Mrs, JohnLaing 253 Rose Mrs. John Laing for Forcing.. 348 Beauty. Steam Heating 400 *Steam Heating and Overhead Rad- iation 323 ^Steamer Souvenir Basket 523 Stephanotis, Flowering the 278 Stock Plants 497 ^Stopping Leaks in Steam Pipes 208 Order Sheet, A Convenient 44 Rose Princess Beatrice 131, 518 Storage Room. 497 •Kalmia Latif olia ♦Kennedya Prostrata Marryattse. I Orders for Future Delivery. . I Ostrowskia Magniflca 566 j Overhead Piping 316 : •Onycbium Japonicum 545 136 Ros^Remark, A 424 Storm, The Great.. Roofs of Green- , 504 ! Labor Question, The ♦Lacharme, Francois 182 *L»lia Albida 227 "Laelia Anceps 227 •Lffilias.Two Winter Blooming 226 p-msies Landscape Gardening and "Garden Artisans " •Langtry Prize, The Packing Plants 500 Packing Plants for the Pacific States 521 Paint 500 Palms for Room Decoration 244 540 521 Rose Reminders 204 Rose, Tea Madame Joseph Godier. . . 519 .. ""'^'*'^=*- ■■■-•; ; .„ *. t:> ■ TT 1, 19^ btreptosolen Jamesom, •Rose the Fair Unknown 4A) , ^_1.. ^. Rose the Puritan 322, 372, .S74. 396, 434, ^" ~ "" 470, 494. Rose Victor Verdier 494 Sunflower, New Miniature 5 Roses, A Few Observations 494 Sunflower, Perennial Double 5 Pansies Again Pansies. An International Race of 427, 496 Lapageria. The White 540 i pansies Lapagerias 325 Light 500 Lilacs. Japanese 20 •Lilies in Pots for Easter 421 pelarg Beautiful 431 , „, . . p. ^ 255 Roses, Black Spot OQQ I *Roses, Black Spot Roses, American Beauty or Mme. F. .Jamain , 82 Roses at Chicago 300 Roses at New York 373 Roses at Philadelphia 238, 274. 372 Roses at Washington 372 Roses, Black Mildew on 204 *Pani Paradise Apple. The Pelargoniums, Ivy Leaved, Roses Bon Silene and Gontier. , New Ivy Leaved 146 Roses, Budded or on Own Roots. •2i)i .424, UT, IGS . 300 110 Lilies. Soil for 109 •Lilium Auratum Witli Forty-five Flowers Lilium Candidum 1 Candidum, Forcing 88, 374 Pennsylvania Hort. Society 139 Pennsylvania Hort. Society Exhibi- tion, September 27-29, 1887 104 Pennsylvania Hort. Society's Spring Show , 322 Sweet Pea, The. Syringa Japonica 198 ■^Table Decoration 186 Timely Hints 343 Timely Suggestions 6 Torenia Fournieri 60 Trillium Grandiflorum 254 Tritomas til *Tropical Plants, A Summer House , 492 , Tuhps 183 396 Tulip, The 473 Two Reports andWhy TheyDifl'ered 520 •Lilium Harrisii, A Field in Bermuda 517 Philadelphia Florists' Club Annual •Lilium Harrisii, A House of, Linum Trigynum Lobelia Cardinalis 135 London Notes 540 •Low Houses 498 Louisville Floral Exhibition 582 Roses, Budded Perles, Roses. Bull Head Perles Roses. Club Root iu Roses, Cost of Growing 494 Roses. Cutting 55 Roses Experience With the Newer. 300 Roses for Summer Flowering 568 Philadelphia Florists' Club, The 240 , Roses, Experience With Some Var- ieties 39b Roses, Fragrant Polyantha 450 'A'aporizer, Nicotyl ■^ Vase for Lawn Decoration, 423 Supper . Philadelphia Notes 234 Philadelphia Plant Notes 446 PU.o.De™ssata, W.ite 5« ^^ <^ne,^O^n^oot , Roses i Phlox Stellaria Lychnis Fulgens 516 , phlox Subulata - Phloxes. Autumn 60 Roses, Malformed Perlea 3,4 '*" j Picea Bxcelsa Tar. Conica 449 Pillow With Crown Above 5 Valletta Purpurea 109 * Vanda C^rulea, A Group of 299 . 10 . 493 . 473 Magnolia Parviflora 449 Man Who Knows It All, The 508; Pitfalls. . 560 Man With a Secret, The 52 •Market Plants 322 Marigold, Bldorado 62 Morat, Charles H 229 Maryland Hort. Society's Exhibition 368 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 59th Annual Exhibition 79 Mass. Hort. Society Spring E.xhibi- tion 304 *McConneir Mealy Bug. ♦Plant Decoration.Arlon Club House 134 •Plant Decorations atNewYorkShow 181 Plant Diseases 350, 395 Plant Houses, Proper Atmosphere for. 230 Plant Notes 4 Plant Trade for 1888 520 Plantain Lily, Blue 60 Plants, A Standard Classification for 471 Plants. Are They Manufactured Ar- ^^^ tides •Ventilating Greenhouses. Verbena Rust, The .. 325 Veronica Longif olia 60 Violet, The 236, 469 Violet Disease, The 85, 134, 188, 260,324, 425 Violets 69, 92 W Wallflowers 468 •Warehouse, D. M. Ferry & Go's new 14 Water 83 Water Cresses 260 Water Over Glass as a Roof to Plant Houses. New Roses, New for 1887 110 Roses, New Hybrids 494 Roses on Stocks vs. Those on Own Roots — 68 Roses on Their Own Roots 82 Roses, Packing Flowers for Market. 450 •Roses, Packing for Market 494 Roses, Packing Plants 450 Roses, Packing Plants of 495 Roses, Planting 542 _ Roses, Propagating 322 -^mer Rates 543 Mealy Bug, The New 279 Plants. Selling Prices of. Melon Pear, The 159 •Memorial Design for Emperor of German y 395 •Memorial Design for Gen. Paez 392 Mending a Bursted Cast Iron Boiler. 452 Mending a Bursted Flue 292 •Mignonette, A Disease of the 38 Missionary Work by the Amateur. .. 16 Mitchell, Joseph E 105 Montbretia Crocosmiffiilora 61 Moon Flower. The 161 Moore, John B 46 Morat, Francis 328 Moving Decorative Plants in Cold Weather 261 Mushroom Growing 276 Mushrooms 138 Roses, Pruning 111,130, 189 Roses, Pruning Tea 252 Roses, Red Spider and Bull Heads.. 274 Roses, Reminders 82 Roses, Some conclusions 374 New. 519 Poppies, The Mikado 540 Roses, Some Portland Cement 76,89, 94 •Roses, Staking 470 •Pot Rack 84 , Ros, . Stocks for Tea. 69 Potting Bench 6 Potting Soil 180 Potting Soil, Preparing 475 Presentation of the Langtry Prize.. 394 Preserving Lumber 240, 416 Prices of B'lowers 312 Prices of Plants 516 Primrose Day in England 443 Primula Seed 236 Profits 1'* Propagating House, The 163 •Pteris Cretioa Albo-Lineata 545 •Purlin, Iron 88 •Purlin, Iron for Greenhouses 8 , Salvias Names for Plants, English vs. Latin 132 \ p,rethrum Uliginosum 61 I San Francisco 5.34 •Narcissus Leda 7 „ [ Sash Bar, Improved 89 Roses. Summer Propagation of , With a list of best varieties 40, 68 Roses, The Manetti as a Stock for Tea 130 *Roses,The Modern Knights and Pur- itan Shield 496 Roses, Worked and Own Root 110 Roses, Wintering Standards 156 Roses, Worked vs. Those on Own Roots 59 Salpiglossus 4 Water Rates, Gresnhouse 570 Watering 231 Waterii,g,Light as a Cure for Disease 67 Wate Lilies for Winter Bloom 201 •Wedding Arrangement 541, 543 *Wedding Decoration byKlunder... 445 •Wedding Decorations 203 White Hous« Conservatories, The.. 398 Wholesale Prices of Plants 616 Why Buy Whistles so Dearly 345 Will a Rose Show in June Prove a Success 499 Winter Visit to H. H. Hunnewell's.A 368 Wood, Protecting From Rot 93 *Xanthoceras Sorbifolia 109 •Narcissus Leda Narcissus Ornatus 468 •Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus 86 Quality •Satin Star of Bethlehem 106 . 346 I Seasonable Work 621 ' r^^F^ IVT^f^^TlR ^mmm. -ft. J i m ^^fV^Ti l^.r'^'^ ■'^:.:!.i' mmmMM^mmm mmMMMm: 1^ file l^mmmm MmErica is "the Praw nf tJiB IIbssbU thBra may hs marE namfort Emidships, but ivs aPB ths Srst to touch Unknown Sbes, Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 15, 1887. No. 49. f LHIti /ALii]iii!@/Ali» Copyright, 18S7, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. General Offices, 54 I- i ^^5^-^^ whole should receive a good watering through a fine rose, which will settle everything in its place. After this the pots may be returned to the case, when, if the operation has been carefully per- formed, they will grow away without check. Some kinds are far more liable than others to damp off during their earlier stages, the maidenhairs being, as a rule, among the more vigorous, while Pteris tremnla, which is such a strong-growing kind when established, is, when first ger- minating, as subject to decay as any. Many kinds will need pricking off two or three times before fronds are pushed up; indeed, from one good clean pot of young seedlings in its first stage it is often easy to make a dozen pots all full of growing plants. By the time the fronds are seen, the curious Liver-w-ort- looking prothallus of a fern will, in some cases at least, spread out to quite a con- siileral)le size and produce several young plants around the edge. The spore of a fern differs widely from the seed of a plant, as this latter contains the future plant in embryo ; while in the case of a fern the spore may be rather regarded as a flower, for the organs of fructification are undeveloped when first sown. Owing to this, the possibility of raising hybrid ferns has been frequently demonstrated, the mingling of the spores of two distinct species or varieties before sowing having resulted in a very mixed crop, the greater part of which would be simply a repro- duction of the two kinds sown, while not uufrccjuently some individuals, ex- actly intermediate in char cter between the two, will make their appearance. This is especially observable in the genus adiantum, for where several kinds are raised in this way, some very curious forms generally re-sult therefrom. The temperature at which fern spores should be kept when sown will, of course, de- pend upon the natural requirements of the plant, but, generally speaking, the better plan is to keep them a little warmer than the temperature required for the adult plant. DiviSKiN.— This in various ways is also available for the propagation of many ferns, especially those of a tufted growth, such as several kinds of Maiden- hair, the smaller pteris, and a host of others. Another class amenable to this mode of increase is represented by those kinds with creeping rhizomes, such as gleichenias, davallias, many polypod- iums, and others. This latter class, even when the rhizome is above the surface of the soil, frequently produces roots on their own account, so that no further care is necessary than to take them off, and after potting place them under con- ditions favorable to growth. In the case of those of a tufted character, the usual plan is to shake them out of their pots as carefully as possible, and then divide the plant to the extent required. Any that may be obtained in this way are all the better if kept close for a li{- tle time till root action rt commences. This method was at one time much euiploytd for the propagation of the cuneatum section of adiautuuis, but those raised from spores are now generally preferred, especially where needed in the shape of small plants, as they are when young better furnished and of a more pleasing outline than those ob- tained by division. .\ great many ferns, again, are proliferous, that is to say, they produce perfect plants on the fronds, and in that case all that is necessary is to bring them in contact with the soil un- der conditions favorable to growth. This may be effected in two ways, either by bending down the fronds while still on the plant, or cutting them off and pegging them down on pots of soil. In this latter case especially Ihey are better if kept close for a time ; indeed, most ferns make far more rapid progress if nursed during their earlier stages. One caution to be particularly observed in sowing fern spores is that owing to their minute character and lightness, they float readily in the air, so that should .several sorts be sow'n at one lime the pots re(|nired for any one kind must be isolated, and the actual sowing carried out at some distance from the pots pre- paired for others, as if this is not care- fully followed out a confusing mixture will in most cases be the result, and then the stronger growing kinds are very liable to destroy the weaker ones. Another precaution is to wipe the hands on a towel after each sort is finished and before commencing another. .A good ill- ustration of the way in which the spores of ferns are transported from place to place is to be observed in most structures devoted to their culture, as young plants may be seen springing up in all direc- tions, and often clothing a damp wall or .some such spot with cjuite a mass of greenery. Though many kinds grow thus readily, there are. on the other hand, numbers that reiiuire very great care to rai.se them successfully from spores. — 7". in London Garden. Iron Purlin for Greenhouses. We give an illustration of an iron pur- lin used in the new greenhouses of Currie Bros., Milwaukee, Wis. This style of purlin is certainly an excellent one it pre.sents but little obstruction to light, its shape gives it great resistance to pressure and it will undoubtedly out- last wooden ones many limes. The pur- 1887. The American Florist. QUttH \I\CTOR\KS i\J?,\\.tt BOUQVJf^ lin is screwed to each rafter from the under side. Each pipe support is capped with a block of wood which fits into the triangular purlin. By substituting a piece of iron for the wood this part of the frame would be almost indestructable. These houses are also provided with ven- tilators which open at the upper end as recommended by Mr. May in previous issues of the Florist. Victoria's Jubilee Bouquet. We have reproduced the accompany- ing engraving of the Queen's jubilee bouquet from the Gardeners' Chronicle. It must certainly have been a gorgeous affair, being composed entirely of the choicest varieties of orchids and some five feet in height. It was arranged by Mr. F. Sander, the flowers being contrib- uted from different private establishments throughout England, in addition to a large quantity cut at his own place. Hamilton, OnT. — Florist Thomas Kil- vington's little daughter, aged 6 years, was accidently shot and killed by a play- mate of the same age the evening of July 27. Boston. The excursion of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club took place on July 26, at Rocky Point, R. I. The weather was perfect, all arrangements for a good time had been carefull}- attended to, most of the florists' establishments in the city had closed up for the day in honor of the occasion, and as the special train bearing 250 excursionists sped along from Boston to Providence, a happier crowd could not have been found. Every one seemed bent on having a holiday which would be a complete respite from business respon- sibilities and cares. The sail down the Providence river was thoroughly enjoy- able and when at noon the party arrived at its destination, with appetites all ready for dinner, everyone seemed glad he had come, and many regrets were expressed by those having wives or lady friends, that the club had voted to exclude those of the other sex from participating in the excursion. But unfortunately this pleasant state of affairs did not last long. The Rock House, a small hotel on the rocks, above the steamboat landing had been assigned as the headquarters of the club for the day, and thither the excursionists wended their way upon the arrival of the boat. As they crowded up on the front piazza or balcony there was a crash ; the balcony had given way and thirty or more of the party were suddenly precipitated to the rocks below, a distance of about twelve feet. Scarcely one who fell but had bruises and other injuries of a more or less seri- ous nature, but all were able with the assistance of their friends to scramble out, with the exception of Mr. John Gal- vin, who was pulled out badly hurt, from the pile of rotten boards and timbers which was all that remained of the fallen balcony. The injured was tenderh' car- ried to a room in the hotel where he was attended by a physician who fortunately chanced to be on the ground. It was found that one thigh and a rib was broken. He was taken to his home in Boston as quickly as possible. Mr. Gal- vin is a general favorite and on this ac- count as well as his age he has the deep sympathy of his many friends. He is upwards of sixty years of age but his natural cheerfulness and buoyancy of spirit stand him in good stead and he will no doubt pull through all right in time. The criminal carelessness of the compauj' which owns the grounds, in al- lowing such a rotten structure to be used is likeh' to cost them a considerable sum as already about twenty-five of those who fell have declared their intention of de- manding indemnity for their injuries. After the excitement attending the ac- cident had abated, the programme ar- ranged for the day, including running and jumping matches, base ball games, etc., was carried out, but nobody was in a humor to enjoy himself and none was sorry when it was time to start for home. The game of base ball between the gar- deners and the florists resulted in a vic- tory for the former, and the prize of f 10 for the same was eagerly gathered in. Mr. Crowley won the fat man's race, much to the disgust of Mr. Warren Ewell and Mr. M. Norton, both of whom had been industriously training for the event. The regular weekly show of the Mass. Hort. society on Aug. 6, was well at- tended and was an unusually good exhi- bition. Mr. Wm. Martin deserves great credit for his collection of superbly flowered achimiues, and for a group of Eucharis amazonica which could scarce- ly have been improved upon. They were in 8-inch pots and averaged twelve large spikes of flowers to the pot. A collection of hardy phloxes shown by E. Shepard & Sons has never been excelled here and James Cartwright's display of gladioli filling 100 bottles — well, let some of the crack New York gladioli men come up here and trj' to beat it. The irrepressible Mr. C. M. Atkinson was on hand with a plant of Brassavola Digbyana, and was the center of an amused and admiring throng of the boys, who were attracted by the singular for- mation of this peculiar and interesting orchid. W. J. S. Orchids at Hamilton College Cen- tennial. President Cleveland and his charming lady honored Hamilton college, Clinton, N. Y., with their presence at the centen- nial celebration. Mrs. C. received at the spacious residence of Mr. Williams which was very handsomely decorated for the occasion. Baskets and bouquets of choice roses were in profusion, as were also many kinds of choice garden flowers. The lady of the White House was lO The American Florist. August 75, presented with ainassiveand magnificent bouquet of orchids by a lady friend. The bouquet consisted of hundreds of Cat- tleyasMendelli, Mossi^, Dowiaua, Oigas, etc., several varieties of .Erides and Odontoglossunis crispum and Vexilla- rium, showing lonspicuously through the gaudy cattleyas ; the trimming was of Oncidium flexuosum and Adiantum Farleyense. The bouquet was so much appreciated that Mrs. C. ordered it sent to AVashington. The orchids were grown and the bou(|uet arranged by florist Mathews of Utica, N. Y. The Toronto Hort. Society's Annual Flower Show. This show occurred July 20 and 21, and proved to be a very successful aflFair. The exhibits on the whole were an improvement on former years, show- ing the increased interest taken by our local and outside florists, although I be- lieve a better feeling would exist amongst the exhibitors if the directorate of the ex- hibition consisted more of practical men. Too much praise cannot be said of our worthy president, Mr. Geo. Vair, who was indefatigable in his efforts to pro- mote satisfaction and see every person thoroughly pleased, but the efforts, of course, rest too much on one good man, whereas it could be ven,- well divided. A large collection of plants was shown by Mr. Watkins, head gardener of the Horticultural Gardens, consisting of some of the largest specimens of palms, etc., and was generally admired, being tastefully grouped in the center of the hall. A very pretty specimen of crape myrtle was exhibited by Mr. Geo. Vair, it having received the first award. In the cut flower department Messrs. Manton Bros, and Thos. Clinkimboomer carried off the largest number of awards. Particular mention must be made of the very artistic design got up by Manton Bros. The design was " Rock of Ages," the flowers used being double white bal- sams and double white hollyhocks, stocks and lilies. Another design of particular merit was a wind-mill design made up by Cotterill Bro.s., Deer Park. I noticed this prominently placed among the awards, and really it was worthj' of the attention it attracted, requiring over a bushel of flowers. Herman Simmeks. The hollyhock dise.^sk has been found by Prof. J. E. Humphrey at a third locality, a garden at Nahant, A. B. S. A New FunvKR-i'OT. — We give a sec- tional view of a new flower-pot originated by Geo. A. Burrough, Providence, K. I. It is intended for win- do%v ])lants, and may pro ve of value to ama- teurs who keep plants ill this way. We un- derstand that jiots will be on exhibitiou at the Chicago con- vention. Nicotyl Vaporizer. Mr. Benjamin I'ield sends ns a sample of a new fumigator entitled Field & Hear- son's Nicotyl Vaporizer, which is con- structed upon the principle of converting a liquid strongly impregnated with nico- tine into a vapor, which is diffused tlirough the house, and is .said to destroy aphides and other insects very readily. It is thus described: "The apparatus consists of an annular vertical chamber, into which is dropped a conical cjdinder, open at the top and bottom. The introduction of this open-ended cj-linder divides the in- terior of the chamber into two annular portions : a smaller one next to the cen- tre flue, which, for the purpose of this description, we will call the super-heater, and an outer larger one, which we will call the boiler. Below the vertical open- ing in the centre of the chamber, which we will hereafter designate the lamp chimney, we arrange a lamp burner and a reservoir for containing the paraffin oil, by the means of which the apparatus is heated. The boiler being filled to a certain height with the nicotyl to be vaporized, and a certain measured quan- tity of oil poured into the reservoir, the lamp is lighted and allowed to burn until the whole of the oil is consumed." It is well constructed and worthj' of a trial. — lourna! 0/ Horticulture. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1886. Aug. 15— Tern. 65, 76, So. Wind N. to vSE. Sunday. 16 — Tem. 70,92,75. SW. toNE. Placed in frame cuttings of .\lternanthera versi- color. Cut down holh-hocks and picked off dead geranium flowers. Tied up cau- nas blown down by storm. Trimmed foliage beds. 17 — Tem. 72, 72, 67. NE. Same as jesterday. Carpenters repairing houses. IS — Tem. 72, 76, 69. NE. to N. Same as yesterday. 19— Tem. 69, 82, 73. SE. Planted out coleus and Cineraria cand. between hol- lyhocks, celosias, vincas and gomphre- nas. Picked seeds and trimmed beds. 2f) — Tem. 70, ,83, 81. SW. Potted out of frame cyclamens which had beeti planted out. Trimmed and cleaned beds. 21 — Tem. 73, 96, 89. SW. Trans- planted little acacias. Now watering freely outside. 22— Tem. 79, 82, 74. W. to N. Sunday. 23 — Tem. 70, 74, 69. N. Commenced potting from frame rooted cuttings of Alternanthera paronychioides major, placing three cuttings in a rose pot. Trimmed elevated caqiet bed. Replaced broken glass in houses. 24 — Tem. 71, 80, 70. E. Continued potting end plunging Alternanthera pa- rony. major. Cleaned and trimmed beds. Boilermakers repaired boilers. 25 — Tem. 74, 82, 78. E. Finished pot- ting and plunging cuttings of Alternan- thera par, major (securing 13,300 plants), and commenced potting and plunging rooted cuttings of Alternanthera versi- color. Cleaued and trimmed beds. 26 — Tem. 74, 84, 79. S. to E. Con- tinued work commenced yesterdav. 27— Tem. 75, 87, So. SE. to S'. Fin- ished potting Alternanthera versicolor securing 7,000 plants. Cleaned and trim- med beds. 28— Tem. 78, 94, So. W. to SW. Cleaued beds and frame yard. Watering freely. 29— Tem. 68, 80, 75. SE. to N. Sun- day. 30. — Tem. 64, 74, 68. NW. Glazing houses and mending pipes. Transplanted cannas for decorative purposes. 31— Tem. 54, 68, 62. NW. Trans- planted Cineraria hybrida into 3-inch pots. Picked celosia seeds. Slended pipes, glazed houses and trimmed beds. Urac^e RofeA. Unionville, Pa. — ^Jos. Renard suc- ceeds Thos. F. Seal, florist here. Baltimore. — Henrj- Frederick has built a new house 16 x uxi for cut flowers. Ann Arbor, Mich. — Cousins & Hall are building two rose houses and putting in a new boiler. Bay City, Mich. — John Irvine is just completing two more rose houses, 100 x 35 and 100 X 22 respectively. Lancaster, Pa. — Geo. W. Schroyer has opened a down town store to accom- modate customers for cut flowers, seeds and plants, Peoria, III. — The following flori.sts are building additional rose houses here : Win. Cation, one 72 x 30 ; Cole Bros, three 100 X 10 each and Louis Miller, one 50 X 1 6. Bloomington, III.— The Blooming- ton Phoenix Nursery Co. have two rose houses under construction each 200x12 and are puttiug in two ,so-horse power boilers. J. I). Robinson has just com- pleted a new rose house put up in first class shape. MlNXEAi'OLis. — Trade is very dull. I'red Bush is building three more large houses for vegetable forcing. His old houses are to be refitted and the whole heated with steam, making the most complete vegetable forcing place in the northwest. J. S. Gray is to build two new houses this fall. The C. .-\. Smith Floral Co. are repairing their old houses and changing their pipes to use steam. One steam boiler heating four houses did so well for them last year that hot water is to be all replaced by steam. We arc having the "hottest summer known in many years" here. Plants in the yards are beginning to .show the drought. St. Paul. — Trade very dull this season. The poor quality of all flowers, due to unfavorable weather, is jirobably one of the reasons. So much labor has been re- quired to repair damages from last spring's hail storms that very little in the way of extensions is being done. C. I". I^emke of Seventh St., has added somello his city store and now has a very nice place. There has been a rumor afloat to the effect that a new firm intended to erect a large number of houses but I have not yet seen any indications of a commencement of operations. Robert Blumni, of West St. Paul, died July 13. at the age of 46 years. He was one of the quiet but none the less useful mem bers of the profession. He was a native of Germany and I believe spent his first 1887. The American Florist. 1 1 j'ears iu this country in Baltimore where he is probabl}' still remembered, though he has beeu a resident of St. Paul for the past fifteen jears. He was a member of the S. A. F. Wm. Buckindorf, one of the pioueer florists of Jlinneapolis re- ceutl}' sold his property ou Seventh Ave. south for feo.ooo, and contemplates mak- ing a long visit at his native place in German}-. It seems to be difficult to get the trade in this section awakened to the value of the meetings of the S. A. F. and these two cities of the northwest will again be scantilj' represented at the com- ing meeting. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted Ht the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. SITUATION WANTED— By a competent German tiori:^! ; married ; 18 years' experience. I*rivate place preferred. Address. N. Ifi, care Am. Fl'Tist. SITUATION WANTED-As foreman or assistant bv experienced man; single; best references. Address, L. U. B. No. 538 Cooper St., Camden. N. J. CJITUATION WANTED— I will be open for engaBC- *0 ment Sept. 1st. in capacity of foreman and prop- agator in a large commercial place. Address, EASTEKN Florist, Red Oak, Iowa. SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class I W. W. 3 American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a steady, married man of forty; well up in all parts of the business: as gardener either in a flrst-class commercial or private place. Address, M. J. K., Dinsmore Place, Cambridge, Mass. SITUATION WANTED— By a young lady, 20 years, as book-keeper in a florist or nursery establish- ment. A good pen and type-writer; also a compe- tent stenographer. Address. J. M. F., 3" Campbell St., Delaware, Ohio. SITUATION WANTED-By a single man, German, with '-y years' experience; 23 years of age; as rose grower, propagator and general cut flowers; good reference; will take charge of place near Cleveland or Pittsburg. Address, Florist, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED- Position in a commercial place as manager or foreman ; understands the business in all its branches— growing cut flowers, propagating, &c. Good references. Address, 521 Webster Ave., Scranton, Pa. cial, is thoroughly experienced in the cultivation of roses, stove and greenhouse plants, vineries, fruit and flower garden, and all other branches of the profession. Five years in this country. Address. W-M. Robertson, Bidgefleld Park. N.J. w ANTED-To hire from 2.000 to 10,000 ft. of glas; unstocked, within 100 miles of Boston. Gardener, Chesham, N. U. W^ Chicago, Address, F. G, care A: W ANTED— A number 16 or 16 HitchingsCorrugated A. M. & J. B. Murdoch, Pittsburg, Pa. W ANTED— A good, reliable man to either work for wages or take an interest in business. Cau ake from $1,000 to $2,000 per year clear out of busi- Address, M, care American Florist. "rST" ANTED— On a first-class private place, two V* young single under gardeners, must have a fair knowledge of the potting and care of fine speci- men plants; and must nave good references. B. D. T., Waverly P. 0., Baltimore Co., ild. of plants in a small commercial place near New York. Address, with references, stating wages ex- pected. Thos. a. Mlddletox, 110 Clark St.. Jersey City, N. J. WANTED— 1000 florists to send us a trial order for flower pots. If you do not want a crate of all one size, send us $5.00 and state what sizes you want and we will flll it. See our "ad." Send for price list and free sample. SVRACUSE Pottery, Syracuse. N. r. ed. Address, Mrs. Axx C. Hurd, Havana, HI. TO SEEDSMEN.— WANTED— A man thoroughly acquainted with the Flower Seed trade and Cat- alogue work, in a prominent city, to take entir- charge of retail store. Liberal salary paid and a permanent engagement to a suitable party. Address SEEDSiLAN, care Am. Florist, Chicago. FOR LEASE.— An old established nursery and greenhouse business, in the best city in Iowa, four acres small fruit, grounds inside city limits, Cedar Kapids. Iowa. FOR SALE— Greenhouses and stock, in fine condi- tion, located near Chicago, or would take a good partner at reasonable price. For particulars address Q. care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE~150 ft. 4-in. pipe, eight quarter bends, two short double hubs, in perfect order, used only one season, Address, W. V. Wallace. Champaign, 111. lation of citv 40,000. Sole reason for selling, failing health. Party will be at Chicago convention. Ad- dress, Western, care American Florist. FOR SALE— Greenhouse and stock, lot 105x140 ft. in town of 25.00 inhabitants, 12 miles of Phila- delphia. Address, J. C. A., 248 Chestnut St., Phila. FOR SALE —Four large greenhouses and contents, with five year lease of lot 100x125. Three living rooms in connection with greenhouses. Place loca- ted in the citv of Chicago. A fine retail stand. F. C. G. Schmidt. 104 Seminary Ave., Chicago. FOR RENT OR LEASE— Five medium sized green- houses, some hot-bed sash, 8U acres good land, dwelling house, all necessary out-buildings, &c. FOR SALE.— Just building two new greenhouses, and stock of an old established business for a large trade, for sale cheap. Will sell ground also, or give as long lease as wished, and at very easy terms. liocated in a live, booming western city of FOR SALE— Established florist business, paying from the start, in a firstrclass business town. Greenhouses new, heated by hot water, corner lot !Wxl90 feet, city water, electric light, telephone, two railroads, population 15,000, and 20,000 more in aradius of ten miles doing their trading here. Business can be rapidly increased. No greenhouse withii "' OUR SPECIALTIES. [NiOVELTIES m I^OSES AND OTHER PLANTS. — ) .4LS0 (— FLORISTS' STOCK FOR FORCING. Hii^rv «& oo., RICHMOND, IND. American Beauty, Bride, Her Majesty, W. F. Bennett, Papa Gontier. Also good plat}ts nf the best leading varieties of Teas, u. Teas, H. Perpetuals and a general collec- tion of greenhouse and bedding plants at a very low pnce. Send for prices. JACOB SCHUL2, 1325 E. Broadway, Louisville. Ky. H OSES 20,000 YOUNG ROSES i address A. J. SwALM, Hazelton. Pa. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Some surplus stock of good strong Roses, SOD Crimson Scarlet in 4-in. pots, at $8.00 per 100; 1,000 in2W-in. potsat33.0C per 100, of Countess de La Barth, Bon Silenes, Madame Ducher, Safranos. etc. 500 Lan tanas (Lenain). in 3-in. and 4-in. pots, at $5.00 per 100. 300 Smilaxin3-in. pots, at $4.00 per 100. Will sell or ex- change for Hyacinth bulbs. Address, C. K. HOFFMEYER, 237 Spring Garden Ave.. Allegheny City. Pa. WANTED. A first-class designer and florist for floral store in Chicago. Good wages to the right man. Address, M. F. GALLAGHER, Monroe St. and Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. DAMCTTC flMIVI The grandest collection ever rAlHOlt/O UlMlyl ! ofEered, including ALI- the latest Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Fresh, Pure and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. AI'BERT BENZ, Doaglaston, N. Y. KOR SALK. THE CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. Write for prices ou any which you have seen in previous issues and would like. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. CHICA.OO. In 2-inch and 2i.i-inch pots in flne condition of the following varieties: American Beauty, The Beauty. Merment. Perle, Niphetos, Bennett. Pierre Guillolt and La France. For pnces. apply to GARFIELD PARK ROSE CO. IGSS W. Madison Street, CHICAGO. Large Fine Plants from 4-inch pots, f. .V. ,. . Per 100 Catharine Mermet $10 00 Perles. Niphetos and Mme. Watte rille 12I5O Strong plants from 2-in. pots, SJi per 100; Ki per 1000. THEjo. :book:. Cor. 10th & Heaton Sts., HAMILTON, O. We have several thousand extra fine plants grown in 4-inch pots from two-eyed cuttings at the f oliow- ing low prices : Per 100 Perles and Niphetos S12.00 Mermetsand La France 12.00 BonSileneand Safrano 10.00 J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Per 100 Cooks, Memiets, S. D. Ami, t 4-inch pots $8.00 Bon Silene, Adam, Safrano, \ 3-inch pots 6.00 Mad. Watteville. J , . „v, „„.„ ,„ ^^ "■ &'""=^- (MS?Epotl:::;::::::;:::K Brides, 3-in! and Wn... $10. 00 and 15.00 Cooks and Mermets, one year old, strong. 4-in. and 5-in . pots SIO.OO and 15.00 I. C. WOOD & BRO., Fishkill, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE. Per 100 Perles. 4-inch pots S12.0O La France, " 13.00 Beauty, " 35.00 Souv. d' un Ami, 5-in. pots 16.00 3-in. pots 8.00 These plants are in fine condition, clean and free from mildew. W. C. GERMOND. Sparkill, Rockland Co., N. Y. I^OSE>S. We can still offer fine plants of the following Roses in excel- lent condition for planting on benches : PURITAN, PAPA GONTIER, THE BRIDE, AM. BEAUTY, PERLES, SOUV. D'UN AMI, CATHARINE MERMET, BENNETT, BON SILENE, NIPHETOS, Correspondence solicited, as we are prepared to quote very low prices on most varieties. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., Plantsmen, I2 The American Florist. August 15, Jfte (suf-Sfocoer UraSle. Latest Floral Styles. BY Ont NEW YOIIK CORHESPONDENT. Decorations and all ornamentation with flowers are chaste and charming, indicat- ing the thought and efforts of florists to maintain styles clearly defined, and to keep them of a high order. Yellow, pink, white and blue are favorite tints, the latter color being introduced ele- gantly wherever possible, with pond lilies, larkspurs and the blossoms of Hydrangea Hortensia. The first bloom of new stock is now being cut. Niphetos, Perle and Merniet roses are very pretty, and Ka France and American Beauties are ad- mirable, the only drawback being short stems. The material is excellent for the season. There are Boston pond lilies, Newport lily of the valley, and Hydran- gea pauiculata grandiflora is just open- ing and will be used extensively as soon as available. A unique and most graceful feature of room embellishment is the forming of a spray of flowers and foliage on the wall or over mirrors of small flowers. For instance, a cluster of moss rose buds is made on a light wire skeleton of mo.ss and nugnouette and pink or white flow- ers, when the buds are filled in at the point. A large single lily is woven of small white flowers, and several leaves are worked out to adorn the stem. It re- quires au artist to make up these heroic- sized flowers. The frames must be grace- ful and divested of all clumsiness. There is marked simplicity in room arrangements, and there are uo novelties for walls excepting the pieces described. The most popular designs are foliage screens, which are placed in dining rooms at each end of the table near a bay win- dow or door leading to the corridor. These screens are made with three and four panels, each panel showing foliage of difl"ereut color and texture and testi- fying to the marvelous beauty of foliage and the fascinating effects to be wrought with fern fronds. Last week Klunder arranged several dinner decorations at Newport. The foli- age screens, with their stretch of ex(|ui- site greenery, were opened so that the evening twilight from bay windows fell across fanciful reliefs in adiantums, and the breeze from the ocean fanned the foliage. Mrs. .Xstor's dinner was a pink one. Pink roses, begonias and pink- tinted hydrangeas were arranged in the massive silver dishes which belong to this family. Silver shells and swans, baskets — in fact, all silver dishes are uti- lized at present for flower holders. The most fashionable table centers at present are known as "irregular clus- ters." Lilies, roses and ferns are em- bedded irregularly in clusters in a large flat oval basket or plaque. Sometimes the shape is an oblong panel. Around these pieces there will be a gorgeous fringing of crotons, which plants, by the way, are used freely and with the high- est effect in foliage screens and other artistic work in greenery. Pond lilies are also very stylish for table centers. Pools and water beds of many sorts are arranged on tables to show off the water queen in her natural element, h large cut-glass ship is filled with water and suitable foliage, and in this the lilies are placed .so that they lie on the surface. Tin tanks for accommodating pond lilies look very handsome when their sides are covered with ferns and sprayed aspara- gus. A tall cluster of cyperus is usually placed in a graceful position in the tank. \ glorious dinner arrangement was made at the Newport Casino, of marigolds and allamanda. The flowers were put on in the irregular cluster center piece, and the favors were stars and crescents, fin- ished with old gold sashes. Gloxinias are quite fashionable for table oriia- mentioii. Clusters of one color of these are plunged in beds of asparagus, which is a splendid way of displaying this rich flower. l''avors are again in vogue at all enter- tainments where flowers beautify. Cres- cents and stars are made up neatly of small blossoms, and the designs are fin- ished with a bow of satin ribbon. The " old shoe " is the newest favor, and is, like the horseshoe and clover-leaf, con- sidered a symbol of good luck. It will probably have a run next season for favors, gifts, and wedding designs par- ticularly, where rice and shoes to toss find their place. The blue boutonierre is of all others the most stylish. The prettiest made are composed of blue hydrangea surrounded with ferns. All boutonierres are made circular, and not fan-shaped, as worn last season. Corsage bouquets are more fa- vorite of Iva France roses than an}' other flower, unless it is wild roses, which are worn considerably at watering places. One dozen and a half flowers are used, and the bunch made long and loose, so that it extends high up on the corsage. Hand bunches are no longer made flat, but are very large and round. The most unique are those formed of American Beauty roses with a side cluster of blue hydrangea. They are exceedingly luxu- riant, and of course very conspicuous. La France roses are much sought for bouquets. They have the blue side clus- ter, either of larkspur or hydrangea. Hand bouquets of white flowers, lilies or pea blossoms have also a blue cluster at one side. Corn flowers are generally used when the bunch is made of pea blossoms. Foliage is largely used for gown gar- niture. Long sprays of ivy are most beautifully applied to silk and crepe frocks, and asparagus is used on tulle and light fabrics. All set designs for or- namentation are dispensed with when foliage is employed for dress trimming. It ouly looks well when put on in traceries. Sun hats are trimmed with long sprays of English ivy ; this is tied on carelessly, and is a simple and prettv way to ornament straw. High flariug baskets with tall loop handles are the most fashionable for souvenirs ; they are trimmed artistically on the outside with rosebuds and ivy- sprays. The effects in filling these bas- kets are made more 011 the edges than in the center. I .saw Mr. Hrower arranging one that was to be sent to Seabrighl. He used small Mermet roscbuils and a few Malniaisons to fringe one edge, and lilies of the valley and ]>ea blossoms at the other side. The lobes of the baskets were festooned with La F'rance and American Beauty roses. The handle was trimmed with ivy and rosebuds. The French fisherman's basket has gone out of style, and there will be no more -square handles on baskets at present. Jars and vases of rush straw with smal 1 side handles, or none at all, are the most in vogue. These have always a sash tied around them finished with a cluster of small bloom, such as lily of the valley or pea blossoms. Only pink and white pea blossoms are used, the red and purple shades having uo sale. Funeral flowers are not ordered in large quantities, but they are of the choicest description. The newest feature is a basket made to fit the top of the casket from where the glass ends to the foot. It is formed of roses and lilies, and is fringed at the edge. The sides of the casket are not covered. It is fashionable to deck the altar suitably when funerals are held in churches. \ bank of mignon- ette was made yesterday on a church altar. On this lay a large flat cross of pink flowers. It was a beautiful ar- rangement, and all the flowers shown, excepting the casket cover and the deco- ration of the pew, which was also made with mignonette and La France roses. The favorite style of putting flowers iu a church pew is in cushions, with garlands over the head-rests. In ordering funeral flowers the favorite blossoms of the per- son dead are obtained, if pos-sible, and used to the exclusion of others. The English style of sending mourn- ing cards is becoming more the vogue here every year. These were made to» immediate friends of the deceased — a prominent broker — last week, and with each card, which was delivered bj- mes- senger, was presented a bunch of white roses, black pansies and cypress. The boxes of cut flowers shipped from here are arranged with great care. Con- siderable time is consumed in making combinations and placing flowers and foliage so that when opened the collec- tion will show at its best. New York. Messrs. Bridgeman and Farley are spending a fortnight of their vacation at Niagara Falls. Thorley has given his head assistants a mouth's vacation, with full pay. They received their check before starting. This is the right kind of acknowledg- ment of faithful service. Wallace, crt" Patersoii, has a fine show of flowers iu his orchid houses. Broa Iway florists have their windows and store shelves draped with white tar- latan. No attempt is made at decora- tion in windows, excepting by those who make a standard display of wire work and baskets. Peter Henderson & Co. gave an exhi- bition of gladioluses and dahlias in their store the lotli inst. Thorley made a pillow that cost ^84 for the funeral of a prominent gentleman last week. Fred Cordon receives nearly all the orders for flowers from the stock ex- change, an 1 is known as the Stock Ex- change Flori.st. Frank Hamilton may be truthfully termed the church decorator. Washington, — A novel floral design was lately made by I'reeman. II was a mason's trowel the blade being made of white roses and the handle of white and red roses, the whole trimmed with adian- tum ferns. Eari.v History ok thk Hoi,i,yhock DiSKASi:. — It was first found in Chili, growing upon .\ltlui.'a oflicinalis, and was first described in 1S45. In later years it was introduced into ICurope, where it spread rajiidly. Its first appearance in England was in June or July, i^7.^, and in April, 1.S75, it occurred in Ireland upon plants from Ivnglish seed. In 1.SS6 it was carried back to the western side of the .•\tlautic ocean twice to reach the United States. A. B. S. i88j. The American Florist, 13 fLliliE /ALi!i9Mll!@/4l» IFlk@l6l!@f Subscription $1.00 Advert: year. To Europe, $1.25. , Agate; :s, 10 Cents a Line Inch, $1.40; Column $14.01 Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5 per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. Tbo AdvertisinK Department of the American Kl.ouisT is tor Horists, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only. Please to remember it. 11^ Advertisenie KEACH US by nooi THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. Jacob C. Cassell, Philadelphia, terra cotta vases, etc.; O. R. Kreiuberg, Phila- delphia, seeds ; Wm. H. Smith, Phila- delphia, strawberry plants ; Drumm & Baker Co., Fort Worth, Te.xas, bidbs ; .\lbert Burt, .Syracuse, N. Y., greenhouse boiler. Spokane Fali,s, Wash. Ter. — Miss Rose Wright has purchased the florist's business of Mrs. M. E. Gould andinteuds enlarging. Grand Forks, Dakota, — Mrs. W. L. Dudley, whose greenhouse ( as well as home) was completely wrecked by the tornado which visited this place some weeks ago, has rented the Kneelaud greenhouse and consolidated the stock with her own, removing the house to a down town location. L,' IlIvUSTR ATION HoRTicOLE. — Two re- cent numbers contain fine colored plates of Rhapis Kwamwonzick, Nepenthe Heuryana, Anthurium Schertzerianum var, Parisieuse and A. S. var. Bruxel- liense. This elaborate publication is un- der the direction of J. Linden at Brus- sels, Belgium. HORTICULTURAI, ENCVCI.OP/SDIA.— J. A. Penman sends us "The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening and Encyclopae- dia of Horticulture. " It has met with a large sale both in England and the United States, and should be in the hands of every florist and seedsman. The work is complete in seven volumes, at |j each. Mr. Penman will be present at the Chicago convention to take orders for the work. Grubs. — In reply to "A Sufferer": We were bothered with grub worms in our lawn last year, and tried two reme- dies, as follows : With a heavy wooden bar we tamped the ground thoroughly, and about half of the grubs were killed. By putting on a 2 per cent, coal oil emulsion, all the grubs were killed that were reached. The emulsion must be thoroughly made, or it will kill the grass as well as grubs. It can be made and applied for half a cent per gallon. For the lawn the ground should be wet down at least two inches, and that will take about one gallon of the emulsion to the square foot. By this time the grubs have done nearly all the damage they will for this year. They will come out as beetles next spring, eat the leaves off your trees for awhile, lay their eggs and die. In three years, unless something happens to them in the meantime, you will have another crop of grubs in the lawn. If ".Sufferer" will write me I will send full directions for making the emulsion. _ G. W. McCluER. Champaign, 111. ©VV'RoPei)afc Ma7jCetD. Cut Flowers. Boston, Aug. '.). Roses, Teas S 1.00 Fancy 3.00®6.00 Hybrids and Am. Beauties 8.00 Asters 1.60 Lily of the valley ti.OO Adiantuiiis 1.50 Smlla.t 12.50 Pink pond lilies 10.00 Sweet Peas .25 Carnations are practically out of the market, but asters do duty in their stead for fune7-al work. First-class roses in brisk demand, but hard to tlnd. New Fork, Aug. 9. Roses, Perles, Niphetos J3.00 Bennetts, Souvs 3.00 " PapaGoutier 2.00 " Mermets 4.00 Am. Beauty 8.00 " La France li.OO BonSilene 1.00 Carnations 1.00 Lily of theTalley tiOO Mignonette 3.00 Smilax 15.00 CHICAGO. Aug. 10. Roses, Perles, Niphetos 3.00 " Mermets. Bennetts 4.0O " Bons.. Safranos l.JiO Am. Beauty 18.00 Carnations 1.00 Smilax 18.0(1 Sweet Peas .30 Philadelphia, Aug.'.). Roses, Perles, Niphetos. Mermets ^3.00 La France, Bennetts 4 00 Teas l.(!0 Cooks .5.00 Gladiolus 2.00 O' 3 00 Carnations 60 (o. .75 Tuberoses, double .5.00 single 3.00 Smilax 20.00 Lilium rubrum 5.00 Callas 15.00 Business better than at last report. SPECIALTIES FOR JULY AND AUGUST. PIMK POiMB LILIES, LlILY OF THE VSLLEY, PaNCY I^OSES, gWEET pEaS, ?^t)iaNTUMS. Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. W. S. ALLEN, Wholesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, Has moved from 940 Broadway to 3« East 23d St. 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. JOHN KEYES, WHOLESALE- FLORIST 'So. 11 AVest aytli Street, Near Broadway, XE'W YOItK., \VliolesaIe and Commission 69 West 28th Street. (Telephone No. 67'2, 39th St.) Kew V'ork Branch, 38 S. 16th St. , Phlla. , Pa. Greenhouses, CreskiU, N. J. w. f. sheridan, Wholesale Florist 721 SIXTH AVENUE, N. Y. Mention American Florist. Tho^. Young, Jf., \ Co., Wholesale Florists, . Incorporated 1885, 2y West 23(1 St., NEW l^ORK. GEORGE MULLEN ^ — WHOLESALE KLORIST, — ^ 17 Chapman Place, (Near Parker House) BOSTON, MASS. Orders by Mail. Telephone. Telegraph or Express Eromptly attended to. Night dispatch should e sent at full rate to insure delivery for early morning trains. Store open from 1 a. ra. to8 p. m. Return telegram if order cannot be flUed, or if desired in any case. Mention Am. Florist. J. C. VAUGHAN, Wholesale (guT ^lowers Dinit all cut flower orders to cut (lower ilipartiiuiit VADKHAN'S SEED STORE, 42 LaSaiie St.. CHICAdO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shippinji choice Roses and other B'lowers, carelully packed, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is impossible to fill your order- HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers pj^' Florists' Supplies 61 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (^ommission /T\erchants OF 1237 Chestnut Street, - ■ PHILADELPHIA. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINGTON, D. C. Grj)wer of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coniiug Winter. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. U.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc.. Address, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Ross & MiLLAMG, Wholesale : plorists, NO. 1168 BROADWAY, Bet. 27th & 23th s!s.. NEW YORK. 14 The American Florist. August 75 > Si 11 ,^-> .-.1 "Mil ii ii; iij i\ M 0. U. VtRHX ^ GO'S V\t\N SttO NNN\^tUOViSL D. M. Ferry & Co's New Warehouse. D. M. I'erry & Co's mammoth seed warehouse jusl erected by them at De- troit occupies the site of their warehouse which was destroyed by fire January ist, 1.S86; one half a city square, extending 300 feet on Brush St. and 1 20 feet each on Ii-inch, $8.26; 1,87.5 2M-inoli, 1,160 3-inch, «5.75-, 600 4-inch 320 5-inch, $4.40; 166 C-inch, H4 7-in. hand-turned; $6.()0; CO 8-in. hand-turned ASSORTED CRATE No. 3, $4.10, contains 30 7. 20 S-inch, and 16 9-inch, all hand-made. ASSORTED CRATE No. 4, 55.00, contains iS94-inch, 125 5-tnch, and So6-incIi. Ask prices of 20 sizes. J. N. PERKINS, Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. Second Edition. GEO. A. SOLLY & SON'S BOOK OF PLANS K(.>r Carpet and Ornamental Flower Beds. With many it is a diflBcult task to lay out a carpet bed, or fancy design on tbe lawn, and perhaps more difficult to choose the proper plants to harmonize, so as to give the best eflfects. The object of these drawings is to assist gardeners and amateurs, and to enable them to choose the proper plants for their work. It is expected that this book will supply a long felt want, as it is the firstand only publication entirely devoted to Fancy Flower BedDesigns. This, our Second Edition, consists of over 100 designs, finely engraved, on good paper, nicely bound, sent pre-paid to any address on receipt of Price. i»3. GEO. A. SOLLY & SON, SPKINGFIELD, MASS Me 1 Flo GREENHOUSE SYRINGES- Three New Patterns. Low Prices. Good workmanship. Twenty-one other varieties. Length of Barrel, 18 in.; Diameter, li-o. No. 10— Conical Valve Svringe. full Spray Roses and Jet. Side attachments. No. 11— Open Rose SyrinEe, full size, two Sprav Roses and Jet. Side attachments. No. 13— Open Rose Syringe, two Spray Roses and Jet. Side attachments. These Syringes are made with special reference to those who desire a low-priced working Syringe. Every Syringe we make has our name and address on tbe Barrel. Manufactured by ROBT. T. DEAKIN & CO., " - Philadelphia. Pa. 12th & Buttonwood Sts., MOLE TRAP For destroynig gToimti mwn :^ m. .^.■'.". k"*"-. gardens and cemeteries. The only PI'. K I' LIT mole trap in existence. Gnariinteeil lo catch molea ^vhere all other traps faiVa-Sold by seedsmen. Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt oi S2«OOby H. W. HAIiES, KLDGEWOOD. N. J. IT is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the U. S. for Nurserymen to sort up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the Painesville Nurseries, the aim of THE STORRS HARRISON CO. being to carry a full line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Bulbs, Shrubs and Roses. Have a remarkably tine stock ' of Standard and Dwarf Pears, Kilmarnock Wil- lows and other Weeping Trees; also Grape Vines, including all the Best New Sorts — lloore's Diamond, Empire Stuff, Niagara, Jessica, Frances B. Hayes, etc. Can supply car loads of elegant, large Nursery-grown Elms, Catalpas, Maples, Poplars, Tulips, etc. The handsomest lot of Pyramidal Arborvitse and Irish Juniper ever ofifered, and acres on acres of other Evergreens. Prices reduced to suit the times. Come and see. Corres- pondence solicited Catalogue Free. 33d Year. 700 Acres. 24 Greenhouses. Address j^g STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, LAKE CO. OHIO. WRITE FOR LOW QUOTATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING FRUIT TREE STOCKS TO LENAULT-HUET, USSY, — Calvados, — FRANCE. COMMON CHERRY, MAHALEB, ANGERS QUINCE, COMMON APPLE, MYROBOLAN, COMMON PEAR. These different stocks being grown here this year in very large quantities, I am able to compete in prices with any other French nurserymen. My catalogue being published in your country in September only, I beg to call your special attention to this advertisement and to let you know that I am ready now to agree with you by correspondence about r»a-ioes, JSiases, A.g:e of all clUffereMrit Itiands, ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • PlORISTS, [NiURSERYMEN ?INt) pEEDSMEN OIF thih: UNITED STATES AND CANADA. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The kev designates the particular branch of the trade each oue is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the oflBce to which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can aflford to have a copy for reference. Address Amkrican Klorist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. i6 The American Florist. August 75, Missionary Work by the Amateur. A few years ago I was living in a town of about i6,Hiii,- iiiHi sinBio. Il\ A< I N Ills. Homana. N A KCiSsl s. double and sinKle. DlJIItiin Ilarrisii, I.iliiiiu Candidiiin, I.iliiim Aiiratuin, l.ilvof tlie Valley pips and ahoots, Frt^esla Kefraita Alba. And other fall phintini; bulbs. OatalOKue free. A GIDDINGS. Danville, III BEERHORST & CO., HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, NARCISSUS, AND ALl.dTlIKU 111 Till BfLBS. DUTCH BULBS. BAKKER BROTHERS, BENNEBROEK (near Haarlemi, HOLLAND. HYACINTHS. TULH'S, CROCUS. Narcissus, Spireas, cti', WHOLESAl-K ONLY. NO AfiKNTS HERMAN BUDDENBORG, WHOLESALE GROWER OF ALL KINDS OF Dutch Bulbs and Roots, Informs the trade that his wholesale catalogue has been mailed, intending purchasers who have not received it, should write for one before ordering elsewhere. Sprrio/ qiiofa/iotis for large quantities will be given on application, ivhilc prime quality at the very hnuesl prices is guaranteed. HILLEGOM, near Haarlem, - - HOLLAND. J. G. VAUGHAN'S FALL GATALOGUE Bulbs Now in Stoclv : FREESIA, L. HARRISII, ROMAN HYACINTHS. 42 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. f^-^ WHOLESALE AND UESCRIPXIVE ^ , \r\A\t\ne> I I iV ^°'' '''**'''' °^ Bedding Plants, Roses, I'alins, Orchids, I 3 C3 I OQcJ VS ' '• etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock of the ^ J following on hand at cheap rates: Ampelopsis Veitchii, various sizes Tea, and Hybrid Roses, all the leading sorts, named Clirysantheinums, Praccra Indivisa, various sizes, Echeverias, Small Ferns, Geraniums, double and single, best named sorts, Areca Lu- tesrens,in 2'yi, 4, 5, and 6-iucU pots, Latania Ilorlumiea, Sea/orthia /ilegans, Oreo- doxa R:gia, Corypha Australis. Other Palms, such as Coeos U'edelliaua, Cham- erops Exeelsa, Phoenix Reclinata, Phoenix Rupieola, Phoenix Tennis, Kentias of sorts. Clazinova Insignis, fancy named Clematis, and other vines, etc. Prices given ou application. WM. C. WILSON, FLORIST, tSteiiiway's, Astoria L. I. kivrii. lIMXlStrlTiK^ 0 illi\ tor ■nets ffolietted. 1' . v.. V\ 1,500 SMILAX PLAMTS |ier hii'mllvd""" F. H. PIRA, LA Grange, ill. SN/LILAX. SfViMiiI thuiisHnd atroiiK Siullax ut the folluwlnu l^uHxs! HU The only uri iiienilii'i III the l>iiH)oiis Knots! HULSEBOSCH BROS., «ijii,ii«3ur Huurle^rn. Hollcincl. r whose tlrin there resides a » Vork re l.l:i BULBS! Bulbs! idr list, I hav some of the 1 Rest Krowc 1 TI-:RMS ai firm docs, / in IloUnnd, :ind c:i PRICKS better than orders over ten dollars will receive a cri:i>it hi til May 1, ISf«. Write for terms and iirices. E. HIPPARD, Youngslown, Ohio. 1887. The American Florist. 17 BULBS! IMMORTELLES! J. iV. I^B^STEJEJie, (Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp) Removed to 19 Broadway, NEW YORK. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, HoUand. LS. BREIHOND FILS, - - Ollioules, France. PRICES ON DUTCH :^uiL,:^s, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White and Roman Narcissus, Lilium Candidum, Freesias, L. Har- risii, Longifiorum, etc., for Fall delivery. SPIRiEA JaPONICA. Per 100 FINE CLDMPS * 6 W LARGE " 10.00 E. SHEPPARD & SONS, 224 Fairtnouut Street, LOWELL, MASS. Freesia Refracta Alba. LARGE BULBS. ROMAN AND ITALIAN HYACINTHS. NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS, HARRISI, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, &c. For the Fall Trade. Prices on application. MICHEL PLANT AND SEED CO. 718 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Dutch Bulbs. R. van den Schoot & Son. HiLLEGO.M (Near Haarlem) Holland. ESTABLISHED 1830. GROWERS OF Hyacinths,Tulips,Crocus Narcissus, Lillee, Etc, Int-ending purchasers, before or dering Bulbs, write us for a Catalogue, Mention Am. Florist. AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, NEW YORK. Supply the Trade. DUTCH BULBS! ($ataIo?ue5 09 appli(;atio9, C. H. JOOSTEN, i»a:jb*oie'rBi«, 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. Mention A: Florist. MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Wholesale Grower of E.\-celsior, Pearl and var. Tuberose, Eulalias var. and zeb. Arundo donax var., and collector of Zephranthes Atamasco. Sjiartanburg, S. C. We have OF THE FOLLOWING: CHRYSANTHEMUMS3H2^i05£iily^ GlER A TVTTJMS "PonMe and Single, very best klndBJ HELIOTROPES^^fsoilHii: FUCHSIAS 1" B«^* pi't g^'""^- FUCHSI T^ S~8BeBt New Kind?, Begonia Metallica. Abutilon Thompsonii Plena. Write us if you want any of the above, as all the plants are strong, in fine condi- tion and sure to please. EAST HINSDALE, NEW YORK. READY AUG. 15 to 20. A large stock of selected ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILIUM HARRISII, FREESIA REF. ALBA, and a fine line of 15 varieties forcing Narcissus, dbl. and sgle. READY SEPT. 1 to 5, Lilium Candidum, large bulbs; also a full assortment ol Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, &c., from the best Holland growers. Select florists seeds. Pansy, Primula, Cineraria, &c. Send for Price List, now ready. 170 LAKE ST., CHICAGO. :f^. k^. iM:o^vi^ivisa:'E>i«, ieeds For the Florist Market. Garden- and Farmer. I * *^ Such as Baskets. Im- ipj "|"| GQUlSltGS5S~^ lulbS ^ A Plumes, etc For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street. NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, Growers of Such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Xarcissus, Liliutns, Itily of the Valley, Anemones, Banuncnltis, Rpirtea, Etc., Etc. References about quality etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send for Wholesale Catalogue. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. BULB GROWERS, LISSE, NEAR Haarlem, HOLLAMD, EUROPE, Are offering in their Catalogue for the coming season, White Hyacinths at $26.00 per 1000; \A^hite Tulips at $6.50 per 1000, and Scarlet van Thol Tulips at $4.00 per 1000. Wholesale Catalogue containing all Holland grown Bulbs and Bulbous Roots, will be mailed by them free on application. i8 The American Florist. August 75, Water Over Glass as a Roof to Plant-Houses. Some frames on this new principal having, by permission of the authorities, been exhibited at the Royal Botanic Gardens in the Regent's Park, with the plants grown in them durning the late winter without artificial heat, a short de- scription of this mode of cultivating half- hardy plants may possibly be interesting to some of your readers. The essence of the invention is, that all light and heat admitted to plants shall previously pass through a shallow layer of water. The properties of water are found to exercise great control over temperature, protecting plants entirely from frost in the wiuter, and from ex- cessive direct heat in summer — results which have a considerable influence on the economy of plant culture. The application of the water-service involves no difficulty. In the case of a garden frame a sliding tank or cistern, about 3 inches deep, is made to fit over the sill of a frame, either of wood or bricks, containing the plants. This tank is called a " water-light," and answers to the light of an ordinary garden frame, the only difference being that it holds water, aud is always placed in a flat po- sition. On a larger scale, a succession of these wattr-lights between rafters form the roof of greenhouses, &c. The depth of water generally kept in the tank is about 2 inches in winter and summer, and half the depth in spring aud autumn. The water is not usually encased in glass, but remains in the cistern open to the weather. In winter the tank is constantly frozen over, but as long as a layer of liquid water remains under the ice the plants cannot be injured by frost. The reason for this is, that liquid water always re- mains at 32° Fahr.,orjustabove freezing- point, and the plants below can no more be frozen than tish or other creatures un- der a great depth of ice. The plants have the further protection of the glass surface below the water, so that it may be taken as a rule that they will be ex- posed to no lower a temperature than 35° I'ahr. .\t that temperature a vast range of plants can be wintered without the as- sistance of artificial heat, and as far as present experieuce warrants in structures either higher or more complicated than garden frames. Water has, moreover, the singular property of absorbing and retaining the heat-rays of the sun instead of transmit- ting them, as in the case of glass, directly to the plant. The consequence is that in summer, plants, however delicate, may be exposed to full sunshine without be- ing injured by scorching heat, and shad- ing therefore becomes unnecessary. I'or the same reason ventilation and watering are less urgently required, and the height of the structure may be greatly reduced. Ivxperience has .shown that the moist and regular temperature inside the water frame is particularly adapted to .striking cuttings and raising seeds, diflicnlt kinds of which have been successfully brought on under water cover. With the addi- tion of air, established plants will grow well throughout the year, being placed in good conditions for health under .1 flat roof and close to the light. It would api)ear that ])lant-houses on the water principle will be found very useful in Kondon and other large towns and suburbs, where there are many small cultivators who wish to keep afew jjl.ints from year to year, but have not the ad- vantage of a gardener or heated green- house. These will be enabled to extend the field of their gardening pursuits, while to larger growers the possibility of saving in fuel, labor or structure, is worth consideration. 1 will conclude with the hope that this invention, which was satisfactorily tested at Kew and other Royal gardens through the late severe winter, will be of use in extending the culture of greenhouse plants. Thomas C. Aliirs/i. [A frame on this principle, filled with soft-wooded greenhouse plants, may be seen at Chiswick. The plants were in the frame all the winter, and suffered no i nj ury . — U 1 >. ] — Cardeucis' Cluoii icU'. TRY DREER'S GARDEN SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the best at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST issued quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia 50.000 CIIiT FIBMS. FANCY. DAUOEK. From 10 to 15 inches long, of a beautiful dark green, used for Bouquet work, filling flower baskets, &c.. &c. $1.50 per 1000 Ferns. «SF»HA.G^J. li. c-or. Htli cS:;A.roli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Challenge Ventilator, without a rival either in Cost, Speed in oper- ating or Security in case of storms. No Liability to Break or get out of order. Simple in construction, perfect in operation. flS^ Write for prices and circulars to Quaker City Machine Works, RICHMOND, IND. H. W. EAMES & CO.'S I'.VTKNT TWIN GLAZIER POINTS A. JJSISI^lJlv IIVVISJV'X'IOIV The twin point at the upper left hand corner of cut represents the full si/.e of iioiiils, while the tool that isusedf.iipiiMiliit' the i.oiiits Int. it lie window frame 'Slip- "'lil; .!.• I,. k\ Hi 1 II*' I IlKM'. Price 35 cents a box. Tools 15 cents each. and repair: MeulluD Aniertcau Florist. 1887. The American Florist. 19 Florist's l^etters Patent applied for These letters are nnule uf the best Immortelles, \virei1 on wood or metiil fninieswith holes to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames; 2-in. Purple.... Per 100 1.J.00 Less than 100. 'S^^q. 2}*-in. Purple.. Per ll)0?4.00 Send for sample. Postapre 10c. perlOO. Script letter- ing on Metal Frames any word. 8c. per letter. Designs, [Sonograms, etc. W. C. KKICK. 1107 Broadwav. Brooklyn, N. Y. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, l-Agt. westof Pennsylvania- A ful! line ol Samples can be seen at the Convention. i«n:oi>or>E^jvi>ieo:iViS Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Uhododendrons of all sizes and in any quantity, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi spring delivery. Prices on application. B.fl. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Ra. HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST For sample, send stanxp to "slug SHOT,"FlSlllCill-0Il-Hll(lS0ll,H.Y. FOR SALE OR LET. FOIIK GKEEXHOIISES. About 6,000 square ft. of glass adapted to general business. Cottage, and sufficient land leased for term of years. Plants to stock houses for sale. Es- tablished plant business with houses. N. B.— We propose to continue the Nursery and DUTCHESS NURSERIES, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. WE SELL ^EVERYTHING * FOR i FLORISTS.-^ Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Requisites. If you do not already receive our ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado Pair 25c. Tokio ana Yellow Jacket " 50c. Nonesuch and Purple Prince " 25c. John Goode. the Chicago bedder each 15c. PRICES BY MAIL OR EXPESS. Oneof each.Sl.OO; the last five 75c. Two of each, J1.75, Price per dozen on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, .Somersset Co., MAKVI.AND. SOMETHING NEW. Our 3-Piece Mailing Box lor Florists and Nurserymen. Our boxes are the pride of the Florists, and are acknowledged by all to be the strongest, yet the lightest and desirably the neatest box matie. We will send price list and sample box Free. SMITH & SMITH, KENTON, Hardin Co.. OHIO. OUR NEW TRADE i>ii^ K^ o or o i^ ^v^ 6,000 Names of (Live) Florists, nurseryruen and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chlcaao. THE GEM OF THE SEiiSOIV. Bouvardia Sang Lorraine. The finest Double Scarlet yet introduced, far sur- passine Tr. de Nancy, Victor Tjemoine, or Thos. Meehan. B. Sang Lorraine makes as fine a truss as the double white, and is an equally vigorous grower. PerlOO Plants from :3-inch pota, strong $25.00 " 21^-inch " " 15.00 " 21^-inch " " $100 per 1.000 SMILAX, Strong, from ;i-inch pots $5.00 per 100 TAXUS CUSPIDATA. from pots, 1 to 2 feet, 50 cents per foot. J. J. HARVEY, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. Bulbs ! Bulbs ! Per 1000 Pseudo Narcissus $3.00 Narcissus Bulbocodium 10.00 Gladiolus Colvilleii alba 13.00 Single Snowdrops 3 50 SciUa Siberica 3.00 Wholesale catalogue containing all Holland grown Bulbs and Roots will be mailed free on application. SEGERS & CO.. BULB GROWERS, LISSE. near Haarlem, HOLLAND, EUROPE. Sulphur Tobacco Soap. UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE FOR FLOWERS, TREES, BUSHES, VEGE- IWBLES, AND ANIMALS. .TO- Samples bv Mail. leosEj aaiF'o CO., 17 So. William St., NEW YORK. HALE KARM NURSERIES, TOTTENHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND. specialties: Hardy and Forcing Bulbs, Narcissus, Lilies, Gladiolus, Chionodoxia, &c. Dahlias, the larg- est stock in Europe; Carnations, Forcing Pinks, Chrysanthemums, Pyrethrums, Pseonias, Gooseberries, Moss Roses, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, &c., &c. Per 1000 Narcissus ObvUeris ; the finest Trumpet forcing Narcissus, selected bulbs . . . .@ loos Narcissus pseu'^o scoticus (the garland daf- fodil), a fine, early forcing variety , . . (n: 40s Chionodoxia Lucillcea, fine roots " 25s Freesia refracta alba " 90s Freesia Leichtlinii Major " 90s Lilium Chalcedonicum, the true scarlet Martagon lily per 100, (a Sos I^ilium Martagon Album, the white Marta- gon lily per doz. (q' 30s Lilium Pompoiiium. one of the earUest bright scarlet flowers per 100, ('r 40s Lilium Browni. one of the finest trumpets, lo-iuches long, inside pure white, outside purple per doz. 24s, 30s and 36s Lilium Gigauteum, per doz. 24s to 60s; extra large roots each, 7s 6p and los 6p New Cactus Dahlia "William Pearce," deep yellow flowers, very free .... per doz. [a;- 12s New Cactus Dahlia " Mrs. Hawkins," rich sulphur shading to white .... per doz. (ti 12s Cactus Dahlia "Cochineal," rich velvety colored flowers per doz. (S 9s Cactus Dahlia " A. W. Tait," pure white flowers, very fine per doz. @ 12s Pompone Dahlias in variety, my selection per hnndred, 40s per doz. 6s Show and Fancy Dahlias in variety, my selection per hundred, 40s; per doz. 6s Single Dahlias in variety, my selection, per hundred. 40S per doz. 6s Perpetual Carnations in many fine varie- ties per hundred, loos and 130s Carnation " Gloire de Nancy," fine pure white, clove-scented flowers . . per hun. @ 40s Old Crimson Clove per hun. @ 20s Single Pyrethrunis, in fine varieties. Per hundred (>>' 30s and 40s Double Pyrethrums. in fine varieties. Per hundred (<> 3CS and 40s Phloxes, in fine varieties . . . per hundred @ 30s Florists' Pinks, in fine varieties, per hun. " 30s New Chrysanthemum " Mrs. H. J. Jones," yellow sport from Ethel, very late, per doz. 12s New Chrysanthemum "Golden Gem," Jap- anese form, deep chrome yellow flowers per doz @ i8s ndred (§' 40s Delphinium Belladonna. . . . Double Herbaceous Piconies, in fine varie- ties per hundred, ico and 120s Single Herbaceous Pieonias, in fine varie- ties per hiindred (a- 100 and 120s PiEonia officinalis rubra plena, the old red pseony per hundred @ 40s and 60s Peeony tenufolia plena, pretty deeply divid- ed foliage, double crimson scarlet flowers per dozen 12s, iSs and 24s pEcony Whitleji. fine double white flowers per dozen 12s and iSs Tree Pseonies, a splendid collection of all the best named sorts . . . per doz. 30s and 36s Extra fine " 48s Old Red Moss Rose, forcing stuflT, per hun- dred, 25s per thousand, /"lo ros Gooseberry " Industry," two years, per hundred, 15s, per thousand, 140s ; Strong, three years per hnndred, 25s Gaillardias, several fine new vars. . per hun. 60s ^^ KuU descriptive ca.ta.logTJ.e may be hiad. upon a.ppiica.tion.. 20 The American Florist. August 15, Plant Notes from the London Garden. Japanese Lilac (Syringa japonicai. - Some cut blooms of this new lianly shrub exhibited by Messrs. Veitch at South Kensington on Tuesday showed admirably what a valuable introduction it is. There is a family likeness among all the other species of syringa, but this one is so different from the rest and so much resembles some of the privets ( Ligustrum 1 that it was and still is known asLigustrum amurense. Since, however, the nature of its fruit has become known to botanists, it is found to be a true species of syringa. In foliage it strongly resembles that of the Himalayan lilac I S. Kmodi), being quite as large and of .sin:i- lar color. The myriads of tiny creamy white flowers are borne in pauicled clus- ters at the tips of the shoots. At first they are quite w-hite, but afterwards turn creamv. The perfume of the flowers is similar to that of the privet, but less powerful. It is apparently quite hardy, and if it can be grown in any position or soil as other lilacs, its value is increased. — W. G. Ivy - Leaved PKi,ARr,(iNU!MS. — T h e vast improvement effected in the double- flowered forms of these pelargoniums within the last few years, and the differ- ent uses to which they may be put, have been so frequently dwelt upon by various writers that nothing more on that point is necessary, 3'et there are now so many varieties, some of which differ so slighl- l_v, if at all, from each other, that a few notes regarding the best of them may be of .service. Having grown a great num- ber, I have selected the following as the most desirable : .'Mice Crousse, deep ma- gentapurple, a vigorous grower and very floriferous — indeed, one of the best of all; Emile Lemoine, bright cerise-scarlet; Jeanne d'Arc, pale mauve — form of the flower and habit of the plant very good ; Isidore Feral, soft satiny rose, a variety of more trailing habit than most of the newer kinds; Madame Crousse, salmon- pink, a good and generally cultivated variety ; Louis Thibaut, bright red; Mad- ame Thibaut, a short-jointed, sturdy vari- ety of a bright rose color ; the outside petals of this are distinctly reflexed, which gives to the whole flower a very uncommon appearance. Furstin Joseph- ine Von Hohenzolleru — though this vari- ety has a cumbrous name, it is very beautiful, the flowers being bright red, shaded magenta, and very double. The other selected varieties are Madame Pages, deep lilac, feathered with a darker tint ; Madame Jules Menoreau, rich bright rose ; Sheipoo, bright carmine ; Comtesse Horace de Choiseul, small but double flowers of a pleasing shade of soft rose ; Madame E. Galle, almost white: Madame Thouvenin, bright carmine, a grand flower and in all respects a desirable variety. The above may be relied on as a good and distinct selection, while I have a number of new varieties under trial which mav also be desirable. — //. /'. 25,000 Azalea Iiidica, 15,000 Camellias. Orders for fall delivery now booked. For de- scriptive catalogue address, C. II. JOOSTEN, Importer of Plants, Bulbs & Seeds, 3 COENTIES SLIP. N. Y. INDESTRUCTABLE BENCHES Can be made by using SIvATKS they are AS IhcapasWood ■ AND — Eu(?ry u;ay B(?tt(?r They will last a life- time and you will not be troubled with fungus from rotting wood. They transmit bottom heat better than wood. Price, $22.50 for i,ooo sq. feet of surface. SLATES 1-3 IN. THICK, 20, 22, 24 INCHES LONG. Northern New Jersey, JOHN N. MAY, Summit N. J. New York and New England, SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, 409 Fifth Ave., N. Y. From PiTTSRiiRrn Wfst ' "'^^ ^ ^""■' Richmond, Ind. PROMliTTSBURGHWEST, .|j ^, VAUGHAN, 42 La Salle St., Chicago. CR.\IG & BRO., 49th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. CHAS. S. PRICE. Lansdowne, Pa. THE /^m^rieap plori5t Qompapy's 'DIRECTORY- OF FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, >*^^ SEEDSMEN, United States and Canada. issy. i»ieiCB oivB i>oi:vi:vA.i«. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the office to which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. ,\ildress AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 1887. The American Florist. 21 ORCHIDS. The only Illustrated Catalogue in America Devoted Exclusively to Orchids, Full of valuable and interesting information ON CULTURE, HABITAT, TIME OP FLOWERING, &C. of the coming florists' flower. Sent for 2 cent stamp, by BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. 20,000. Send for catalogue, Wm. MATHEWS, Fine Stock of best varieties for cutting from for cut flower work. All the best new and old varieties of ^DIANTUMS AND pTERIS. $8.00 A HUNDRED. GEO. WITTBOLD, Wright's Grove, CHICAGO. H. H. BERGER & CO. EST-A^BLISHEX) 1S78. Importers of choice Jap- anese and Chinese fruit trees, rare ornamental shrubs, trees and plants. Specialty coming season, many new tree, tlower and vegetable seeds. Wholesale bnlb list now ready for the trade. Our new catalogue finely illus- trated contains many val- uable novelties. All our stock is carefully raised in our own ni: Agnlo, Japan. DEPOTS and Alameda, CAL. Address P. 0. box 1501. San Francisco. CAL. Hardy American Plants. LILIES, FERNS, BULBS, ORCHIDS, SHRUBS. Send for CPrade Xjlst. PRINGLE A, HORSFORD, CHARLOTTE, VERMONT. Orders booked now for plants to plant your cold frames. My Pansies are .SUPERB, being a selec- tion from the Best Varieties in the world. Price, 90c. per lUO; Sr.f* per 1,000. Also J. Goode Coleus in September at reasonable rates. ALBERT M. HERR, Lock box 338, LANCASTER, PA. -^ PANSIES -^ AND OTHER SEEDS FOR FALL SOWING My collection of Pansies has for years attracted a great deal of attention ; florists and amateurs both conceding them to be of the highest quality. OSCAR R. KREINBERG, p. O. Box 394. PHILADELPHIA, PA. jy Write for Price List. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Sljeoleil Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW YORK. PALIVIS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting Europe. Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. (gARIVATION pLAKTS. strong and Healthy, Ready Sept. 15th. Edwardsii, Chester Pride, Fascination, Scarlet Gem Philadelphia Red, Snowdon, Duke of Orange, &c. SB. 00 per hundred; $60.00 per thousand. W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. MIXED PANSY SEED. From selected plants of best color and large blooms, Triiuardeau. Imperial, Premier, and other Fancy Strains of my own growing, with special care for florists. % ox. ISI.OO; M oz. 1S1.75; packet 25c. LANCASTER, PA. TO THE TRADE. NEW COLEUS. I offer 12 New Coleus of the finest colorings and markings, arown from seed of my own saving. They are suitable for bedding, having stood the test of our hot summer as well as any variety extant. They will unquestionably become popular from their BEAUTY, ORIGINALITY and HARDINESS. Price. $2.00 Per Set of Twelve. Ready September 1, 1887. FLORIST, Nevv' Orleans, La. NARCISSUSmpDAFFODILLS Thomas S. Ware has pleasure in drawing the attention of the American public to his very extensive and most complete collections of these, which covers an exten- sive acreage, for sale this season including all the popular Forcing and Decorative varieties as well as the choice MODERN HYBRIDS. Iriil. They will stand snmmer better than farm plants. To establish ourselves as the cheapest and best pl.tce. we will give the following Price List and Catalogue for Spring. We do ornametal gardcTi and vard decorating, and we mold and make vases' for the vard. The ' Eureka " is the cheap- est place to hiiy cut flow;rs, llie best place to luiy bouquets, and the best place to get funeral de signs. I"or every dollar's worth of flowers we give one extra plant ; also set the plants in your yard, and guarantee all plants bought from us. Rose-growing a specialty. We sell the finest kinds or roses from 15 to 25 cents— raised in our greenhouses. PRICE-LIST. Each. Each. , half-fern. Heliotrpe. 10 Maiden Hait Sweet Elysium, 5 Colodium, Altimantherea, 5 Trusia Alba Arbultand, Agratium, Orlanda, lo Citosia, Bl'm'ng Parlor Iv> c; Canua, Cisolobia, ,S Cantauria, Hoyer. 15 Cyclosian , Ashua. Eufatoinia, Washinx.Tox. — Mr. Jno. W. Langdale of Tacoma, is building three houses. One 130X 20 is to be used for roses, and of two 100 X I.S each, one is forcanialions and the other for smilax. He will grow for the wholesale trade only. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for 1 With this you can make old leaky si tiulil without removing the glass, ll work of ave men in bc.l.liiii.' sla.-.i. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $2.60. J. H. IVES. Daxbury. Cokn. GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. ALL (lI.AZIKItS' SUPPLIES. tir Write for Latest Prices. M. M. BAYERSDORFER&CO. 56 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., .Manutacturers nn.l lni|iortcr» of B;ais,fcet.s &, Fl.Q,ri.stS)' ilUil^JllI^sj NEIV CATALOGUE READY, Hnd Mem free fin applicHtiun. FNGRAVING photograph- NO DRAWING required. NO HAND WORK NECESSARY. SEND COPY CHEAP. ARTISTIC ,L „,.^.Tr CROSS CUP g. WEST ENG. CO. TMy^^^T" Bxr^ A NEW BOILER until you have full particulars of HURT'S LITHE GJANT se:ivx> ipooe*. cmctnj-aLH.. 9 Oakwood Avenue, >%.l^KKieT BXJRfT, Florist, SYRACUSE, N. Y. 1HK ;: PIONEER ■: MANUFACTURER :: IN :: THE :: WEST, 30H Slain Street. CIXCIXXATI, OHIO. SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Cireen- houses throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its e.xcellent qualit)-. Pipe can be easily put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. L, "V^alff Mli, iQ„ go to III W. Lake St. CHICAGO ' e3S'3?.^\.:^XjIsh:e:x3 i»2s. • Greenhouse Pipe, FITTINGS Fountains, VASES, THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS, 88 &. 90 BEEKMAN ST. \'EIV YORK. 307 &. 309 WABASH AVE., rHi('A<;o. SASH BARS MADE OF CLEAR CYPRESS LUMBER. Equal to Red Cedar in durability Plain Bars I -sxi '4 inches kept in stock. Price 2 cents per lineal foot. K. O. B. Lockland Lumber Company, Lockland, Hamilton County Ohio. EVERY ri,ORI.ST, NURSKRVM.^N AND SEEDSMAN Should have our NEW TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE ONL Y ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 1887. The American Florist. 23 ESTABLISHED 1854. ieYine's^ THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers Greenhouse Heating #^ Ventilating Caiacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four inch pipe. Send for New Wst. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. LASS & Paints FOR REENHOUSEME.N W. C. Peale & Bro. 332&334CENTRAL AVE., CINCINNATI, 0. Writs fct Prices, or consult Omciimati Hit Etport la til! Paper ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 21st Street, - NEW YORK. HlfcHlNQS \ CO. 233 Mercer Street, New York. Biv'e ]f alfepr)S oj p«ilePS, mjrhteen Sizes, Go^ruqai^a Bire J(aox JSoilePS ©aadl^ [jailers, v^0r)Tcal JetoilePSj Toetsz Jaupr)iT)q Wafer p.zafeps Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send ^ cents postage for Illustrated Catalog^Je. MANUFACTUREFt'OF THE PATENT CLAMP. ' ORNAMENTAL WTr^JJESigns, 1432 MORGAN ST ^ST.LOUIS.MO.r SEND FOR -> WHOLE SALE ;- PF^ICELIST. GREENHOUSE HEATING APPARATUS. WROUGHT WELDED BOILERS WILL NOT CRACK LIKE CAST IRON. NO SEAMS OR RIVETS TO BECOME LEAKY. SEVEN PATTERNS. FORTY-SIX SIZES. Suitable for Hard or Soft Coal, Gas=Cok:e or W^ood. Greenhouse pipes and fittings with improved rubber ring joints as used in England, by which a perfect joint can be made in one minute and at half the cost of the old-fashioned calked joints. _^^_^^__^_^— -^^- GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. -^|- Awarded to our Boilers at London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Manchester, Birmingham, &c., after actual working tests against all comers. -write *or ctat&iost-»es. Eclipse Manufacturing Company. 125 South Clinton Street, near Monroe, DICK'S HOT WATER GRATES Are more economical in fuel and will last THREE used in connectio TUBULAR SADDLE BOILERS AND GRATES' ^° JOHN DICK, Jr., 373 South lltU St., PhUadelpliia, Pa. 24 The American Florist. August 15, Index to Advertisers. AdTerliBtne Kates, eu-. K> Allen, W.8. i:i American KlortatCo... 15.22,34,20 Baker, K 21 BaklierBroB V' Bayersdorfer. M. M . ,^ Co "' Beerhorst & Co i' Benz. Albert ii BerKer, II. U. & Co. .1 Blanc, A 1>- Buck. Thfci 11 BrackenrlilKC 4 Co ... . 21 Braiiue, 1,. B 18 Brciin BuddenborK, Uerman. lt> Burt, Albert 22 CrosBcup & West Eiig. cnberg, Oscar U.. Co. ..11, 13 Deakln, Robt.T. &C< l)e Veer, J. A Device, Peter lJick,Joliii Jr. ... Dillon, J. L Dreer, Henry A. Dutchess Niirsei Kames, II. W.&Co.... IS Kclipsc Mfg. Co 23 Elliott, B. A., Co II, 10 EllisBros 21 Exeter Machine W'ks.. 21 B'assett, V. E. jt Brc. . . IB Mnk&Co 21 Gallagher, M. F 11 Garfleldl'arkUoaeCo. 11 Qaaser.J. M 24 Germond, W.C 11 Olddlngs, A Ill Grll«th,Ja8 22 vtage, Henry J — 15 Lockland Lumber Co. .Molt,J.I>.. Iru Mullen, Geo.. Myers & Co.. I'eale, W. C, & Bro.. Perkins. John J Perkins, J. N Pin Henderson, Peter &Co. 19 Herr, Albert 21 Herr. D. K 21 Higley, Henry G. II It! HltchingsA Co 23 Hooker, H. M 22 Huet, I.enault 15 Hulsebosch Bros IB lve8,J.H 22 Jewett.Z. K 21 Joosten.C. H IT, 20 Keyes, John 13 Klng.Ja Krelage. B. H.&Son... 16 ,6harle8S. Pringle & Horaford ... 21 Quaker Macblne Wks. IS Kadam, Wm 21 Keed&Keller .23 Kice & Whitacre MfR Co Ross & Millang Schulz, Jacob 11 ScoUay, John A 24 Segers Bros 1" SegersiCo IT, 10 Sheppard, B.&Sona... IT Shclmlre, W. R 21 Sheridan, W.F W Slebreeht&Wadley... 21 Situations, Wants etc. 11 Smith &Smith 10 solly.Geo. A.&Son... l.i Steffens, N 23 Stewart, Wm. J 13 Storrs,!k Harrison Co.. 15 Strauaa. C. & Co 13 Thomson, Mrs. J. SB. IT Trltschler & Sona 21 Ude, J. W 24 Van derSchoot.R.A Son_ VaughanVJic.'.V.'.'.'.'.'lS. lii Ware, Thos. S 10. 21 Weathered. Thos.W.. 21 Welch Bros. WhlUdln Pottery Co.. 11 Wilks, S..Mfg. Co 2 Wilson Bros 2 Wilson, Wm, C H Wittbold,Geo 2 Woltr, L. Mfg. Co 2: Wood, I.e. & Bro I Young, Thos. Jr..& Co. i: Zirngrebel,D 3 Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the IT. S. or Caiuula Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. JOSEPIIUS PLENTY. HOrTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS, Offices, tu. Pearl Street, NEW YORK. PAT. ZmC JOINTS For Butting Glass without Laps. Makes it iilr and [rost. Savei FI-ORIST'; Water. »I,W10; for when the tenipcn tight. No breakage from II, ».'i.llO. It will ring J. M. GASSER. 7t Euclid Avenue, - CLEVELAND, OHIO. PAMPAS -:- PLUMES Address the Grower, J. W. UDE, Santa Barbara, Cal., — (jit — A. VIRGIEN, P.O. Box 3119, New York City. my EI) BOILERS Sectioual View. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY. HOUSES, ETC. .VI.SO I-OR HKATINC WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. :, GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. Thos. 1. ieatliered, 46 & 48 MARION ST., N Y. Mention American Klorist. HEATING APPARATUS FOR greei^hoMSes, BIq. CAST IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74- & 76 Mvrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, iBPcgryed H§| Water RqilCTf for Heating Greenhouses, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, \'alve& aud all Material for Heating by " Hot Water. Send for Cat.-ilogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. Greenhouse Heating /.' )■ STEAM, B y HOT tl'A TER, TSY COMBISA T/O.V STEAM A.XD ITA TER. BXETBR IMACHINE W^ORKS, 19 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. WORKS EXETER, N. H. THE CEXjE33SS.A.XEX) WILKS WATER HEATER I For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. Sentl for Price List. S. Wilks Mfg. Co. Cor. Monroe & Clinton Sts., Cbioasa BOUND VOLUMES OF THE American Florist VOLUME M. Handsomely boiiml in cloth with leather back and corners, "and title lettered on back in giU, may now be had from this office. American Florist Co., 54 La SAU.K ST , CHICAGO Rmenca is ' the Praur of the Uessel, there may be mare comfort Rmidsbips, but we btb the Srst in touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. III. CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. No. 50. iFiME ^AmerigalisJ I'lLOieLiSf Chicago is a summer resort is it not ? How DO YOU like the Convention hall ? Don't i^ail to take in the exhibits in the lower hall. Over 500 were present at the opening Tuesday morning. The membership was largely increased by arrivals on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Anderson likes to get at the point. It is a most excellent thing to get at. One Indiana member didn't take any chances of being left. He reached the city on the 9th inst. Mr. Thorpe's able paper on Hybridi- zation was discussed by Messrs Bennett, May, Heflfron and Starr. ' If your subscription to the American Florist is about to expire, why not re- new it while you are here ? Indications now are that the mem- bership list of those actually in attend- ance at the meeting will exceed the Philadelphia list by 75 or 100 names. Have you registered your name in the book provided by the local club ? If not, you should do so at once and secure tickets for the complimentary excursion Friday. Mr. HiIvI^'S rose paper was certainly well received. The hearty applause at its completion showed how well it was appreciated. Mr. Hill knows several things about roses. Henry Bennett of Shepperton, Eng- land, is present. The noted rosarian ex- presses himself as greatly pleased with what little he has already seen of Ameri- ca, this being his first visit to this side of the Atlantic. He came from New York on the B. & O. special with the New York and Philadelphia boys. Secretary Esler of the Florists' Hail Association can be found at the society headquarters in Grand Pacific hotel, to receive applications for insurance and give all information on the subject. During business sessions of the society Mr. Esler will have a desk in the Exhi- bition hall where cards may be left for him and circulars obtained. A Sad Accident. — Mr. Otto Schucht, of Sheboygan, Wis, a delegate to the convention, was unfortunate enough to meet with a serious accident Monday. He is stopping at 215 Evanston avenue, and in boarding a street car he slipped, fell under the wheels and had both legs so badly crushed that it is believed he will be crippled for life. A subscription of JS150 was raised among the members present and sent to him. Opening of the Third Annual Meeting. Mr. Vaughau in announcing the ab- sence of the mayor, said : Ladies and Genti,emen : — I expect- ed this morning to introduce our mayor to extend to you a formal greeting and welcome to Chicago, but unfortunately our mayor is absent, and that formal presentation of the freedom of the city I must ask you to consider as already done. Certain it is that Chicago has an open-handed welcome for all. It is pos- sibly true that her business men are not so careful of the social hospitalities as those of some older cities; it is possibly true that the disposition here which puts business before all other interests ren- ders us more careless of those graceful courtesies of life, which develop so well in older communities where at least a portion of the population find that leisure for recreation, and aid by it in placing our life on a higher plane. If we are not at that point so nearly as we could wish, your visit here is most welcome as tending greatly to that desirable end. But as I have said Chi- cago welcomes all. Herstreets are wide, her hotels many and large, her railroads reach to every point, and the largest pos- sible crowd is the greatest delight of her people. Finally, and more directly, the florists' trade in our city and our parks is as well represented as any city can be, and one and all in the business here ex- tend to you who have gathered with us, a most cordial welcome. And we trust this meeting will well repay your gener- ous expense of time and travel. We hope you can and will make yourselves at home. Ladies and gentlemen I now take great pleasure in introducing one already known to most of you — a man of whom I should be glad to speak such words of praise as might fit him, but that such words fail me — the president of your so- ciety, Mr. Robert Craig. To this Mr. Wm. Elliott, of New York, replied. Opening Address by President Robert Craig. Ladies and gentlemen. — We are as- sembled this morning, under circumstan- ces most pleasant, at the Opening sess- ion of the Third Annual Convention of our young society. The number in at- tendance and the interest manifested in an enterprise so new, must be extremely gratifying to all concerned. The idea of organizing a florist's society on a broad, national basis, first grew in the minds of western men, and its first regular meet- ing was held in a western city. When the matter was first suggested some four years ago, one of our foremost eastern florists, while heartily approving of the object, doubted the practicability of the scheme. "'It would be a grand thing if it could be carried out" he said "but I am afraid the florists or, at least, any greatnumber of then will not travel long distances to attend the meetings. " That gentleman is here this morning, and I am sure, is agreeably disappointed at the numbers who have, from all sections of this broad land, met here to-day to con- sider and to discuss those things which tend to the advancement of our calling. To my mind, the organization of this society is the best thing that has ever happened to the florist's of America; al- though so young it has already stimulated activity in all departments of the busi- ness, diffused much knowledge and pro- moted and developed a fraternal spirit and hearty good feeling which is most desirable; it has been instrumental in de- feating a proposed obnoxious change in the postal laws, which if passed would have been a great loss to those of us who do a mailing trade; it has also, thanks to the earnestness and presistence of a few devot- ed members, placed the matter of hail In- surance on a practical footing so that all who desire to participate in its benefits may do so, without delay. Its exhibition of plants, improved heating apparatus, mechanical appliances, florists's supplies etc. , have been interesting and instruc- tive and must at each succeeding meet- ing, prove to be a leading and valuable feature all who have anything of value to offer should avail themselves of this an- nual opportunity oi bringing to the notice of those most interested, the fruits of their work. The essays and discusssions are educa- tional in a high degree; it is impossible that so many practical and thoughtful men can meettogether to exchange opin- ions on matters of vital importance to all without developing much that is of mu- tual benefit. The fact that the meetings are held in such widely separated sections must in itself, tend to enlarge the views and broaden the mental vision of its members; it is an old and true adage that "When you go from home, you go to school, "all good ideas do not grow in the west, nor the east, but are liable to crop out any where and those who travel with open eyes, can always learn some- thing. On the whole, we have made a good beginning; of course, there have been mistakes made in the management ; but none very serious, only such as were to be expected in the early history of our growth and are inseparable from the in- herent weakness of poor human nature without experience ; but we will improve year by year, and if we gain, as the en- terprise deserves, the hearty support of those interested in horticulture, the so- ciety must become a great power for good. The society has done wisely in not restricting its membership to any class but has thrown open wide its doors o6 The American Florist. Sept. to welcome all friends of the art ; its chief object is to cultivate in the people of America, a taste and love for plauts and flowers, and it should endeavor to get into its ranks, not only all the com- mercial florists and those engaged in sup- plying their various wants, but should exert every effort to interest gardeners on public and private grounds ; on this class much depends ; to them is entrusted a great work in the advancement of horti- cultural taste, and if it be intelligently done, they will, in the growing apprecia- tion of the American public, find due encouragement. We can congratulate ourselves on this ever-increasing taste for plants and flowers; evidences of which meet us at ever3' point. The im- provement in our parks shows it and I was forcibly reminded of the fact on our journey out to this meeting ; at almost every railroad station, the surroundings were made pleasant by the well-kept lawns and flower beds ; a few years ago nothing of the kind was to be seen and the indications are, that soon the grow- ing taste will demand that these places be made attractive in winter, as well as summer by the use of the beautiful hardy evergreens which are at our command, and to which new varieties are constantly being added. This class of plants is ex- tremely useful, when the frost and snow are present ; their beauty is not affected ; they are quite as valuable as the flowers of summer ; it is only nece.ssary that the example be set at a few prominent points to be followed in all directions. If these collections were correctly and perma- nently labeled, what teachers of the peo- ple they would be, and how the desire would spring up in the hearts of all to beautify their home surroundings in like manner. But, to return to the society and its work ; the greatest success will be at- tained only when each and every mem- ber does his share of work, and the ques- tion arises, in what way shall our efforts be put forth ? I know of no better way than to organize local clubs in every city and town, at whose meetings matters of general interest may be disci»ssed and concert of action secured ; doubtless, the most these local cluljs can take up is the improvement of our exhibitions; these afford the best means of showing the possibilities of our art ; many an enthusi- astic amateur and liberal patron has had his first love awakened at these shows, and too much cannot be done to imjirove their character. As a rule, they have not received the general support tiiey de- serve, the work has been left to a small minority, with consequent meagre re- sults. When an exhibition is attempted, every gardener and florist in the neigh- borhood should, as a matter of per.sonal pride and duty, do his part in the work. It is often complained that the public does not suffK-iently appreciate floral shows. Is not this because they are so fre(|uently unworthy? " .'\s we sow, so shall we al.so reap ;" if we open to the people a good show we can depend upon moral and financial support. Speaking for Philadelphia, I can say, that we have already felt the influence of the club which was organized under the auspices of this society, and I can, confidently promise those who may visit our city next November, the finest chrysanthe- mum .show this country has ewr seen. On every hand the growers are at work and the general interest awakened is the direct result of plans laid at our meet- ings. On the whole, the outlook for horti- culture ill .America is encouraging. The See Directions for reaching any of the Parks on last page. nation is young and prosperous, with un- bounded resources, and ever-increasing wealth ; the enterprise and activity of its citizens are marvelous ; the freedom from the burdens of large standing ar- mies and war taxes, which this country enjoys, offer the greatest encouragement for the development of intelligence and skill ; the nations of the old world suffer from these grievous burdens, and the struggle for existence is thereby made more severe. In .America, every in- dustrious man (no matter now humble his position) can allbrd to indulge more or less, in matters of taste, and it is our mission to invite him to spend a part of his time in the garden, and to assure him that he cannot find any higher pleasure on earth, than its delights afford. A full band of Kazoos accompanied the special. It is stated that P'arson has but one lung left. The other was blown out through the instrument. Lonsdale caught it in his B flat cornet. l''i,ORi,STS' Ci.uns.— Philadelphia's ex- ample in fonniug a local organization of the tr.ide has been followed by Chicago, Boston, Baltimore. Cleveland, New York and St. Louis. When may we expect to hear from Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Buf- falo, St. Paul and Minneapolis, I.ouis- ville, San Francisco, Detroit, Kansas City and other cities where the trade is strong? List of Members Present. Allen C K. Bnutlebord. Vt. Allen VV S, New York, N Y. Allen Geo K, ChlcnRo. Andrews Mrs W W .Iiickson. Mich. ApplctonTlius, Luke Forest. III. Anderson Clmsunil wife, Flusliiiii;. N V. . Ho .\ .1 . Anthony J T. Chiciiuo. Armstrong I., Kirkwood. Mo. Arnett M W, Piinrelth. Inhlii. Baker J B, Fort Worth. Te.t. Biiird K, I'lilliidclphlu. Bayersdorfer Harry, Philadelphia Benlhey F F, ChloaKo. Berterman Wni (;, Indlanapnll Bennett .los. Montreal. Can. Bennett Henry. Shepherlon-on-TIi F.nKland. Bourn David, rhlladelphla. Bergen V W, New York. Bentley Mrs A C. I)iiliu(|ne, la. Bills, F L. Davenport, la. Bishop Wni U. BurllngKin. N.I. BItton Itoht ('. Lake Forest. III. nissetl Miss Annie, rhlladelphla. Bristol Miss Kninia It. Topeka. Kan Bristol Miss J. Topeka. Kan. Brown. Alex, .laekson. Mich. Ind. Br I Cha Brown A (', Sl)rlngllold, III. Brown A I). St .lf glass; with a surety that they will slay; frost connot start them. THE ABOVE CAN BE SEEN ON EXHIBITION AT CONVENTION HALL. TO THE TRADE. NEW COLEUS. 1 offer 12 New Coleus of the finest colorinKs and markings, grown from seed of my own saving. They are suitable for bedding, having stood the test of our hot sum moras well as any variety extant. They will unquesHonably become popular from their BEAUTY. ORIGINALITY and HARDINESS. (Jrowers would do well to procure one or more sets this fall to propagate for spring sales. PRICE. $2.00 PER SET OP TWELVE. lieady September 1. ISST. FLORIST. Xow (T)rlfaiis, La. PAPER SEED BAGS nOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS. CLARK BROTHERS, .MA.VIK.MTI KtlLS, Samples sent FREE. 61 Ann St., N. Y. / "^ Sectional Extension Return Flue Water Heater .^xxd -we o^n pro-ve it. X 2 p o o m 33 O -t n 3" n ' fine per doz. @ 12s Pompone Dahlias in variety, my selection per hundred, 40s per doz. 6s Show and Fancy Dahlias in variety, my selection per hundred, 40s; per doz. 6s Single Dahlias in variety, my selection, per hundred, 40s . . . . ' per doz. 6s Perpetual Carnations in many fine varie- ties per hundred, iocs and 130s Carnation " Gloire de Nancy," fine pure white, clove-scented flowers . . per hun. @. 40s Old Crimson Clove per hun. @ 20s Single Pyrethrums, in fine varieties. Per hundred @ 30s and 40s Double Pyrethrums, in fine varieties, Per hundred @ 30s and 40s Phloxes, in fine varieties . . . per hundred @ 30s Florists' Pinks, in fine varieties, per hun. " 30s New Chrysanthemum " Mrs. H. J. Jones," yellow sport from Kthel, very late, per doz. 12s New Chrysanthemum "Golden Gem," Jap- anese form, deep chrome yellow flowers per doz @ iSs Delphiniums, in first-class variety. Per hundred @ 60s and Sos Delphinium Belladonna. . . . per hundred @ 40s Double Herbaceous Pseonies, in fine varie- ties per hundred, 100 and 120s Single Herbaceous Pasonias, in fine varie- ties per hundred (ui 100 and 120s Pseonia officinalis rubra plena, the old red pceony per hundred (5^ 40s and 60s Paeony tenufolia plena, pretty deeply divid- ed foliage, double crimson scarlet flowers per dozen 12s, iSsand 24s Paeony Whitleji. fine double white flowers per dozen 12s and iSs Tree Peonies, a splendid collection of all the best named sorts . . . per doz. 30s and 36s Extra fine " 48s Old Red Moss Rose, forcing stuflf", per hun- dred, 255 per thousand, j^io los Gooseberry "Industry," two years, per hundred, 15s, per thousand, 140s ; Strong, three years per hundred, 25s Gaillardias, several fine new vars. . per hun. 60s F"i_ill descriptive catalogue may be had lapon application. Jas. M. Thorburn & Co., 15 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK, Offer to FLORISTS and IZtHOLESALE DEALERS, for Summer and Autumn de- livery, First-Class Goods Only, of Dutch Bulbs, Roman Hyacinths, Lilium Harrisii, Candidum, Longiflorum and Auratum. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, FBEESIA REFRACTA ALBA. Superior ROFFEA FIBRE for tying, at low figures by the bale. Trade Price List on Application. Freesia Refracta Alba, Firxest Quality Ta^tLie XTeiriet^r. Per hundred, $3.25; per thousand, $30.00; per ten thousand, $290.00. IMPORTER OF PL.\NTS, AND BITLBS, 56 NORTH 38th STREET, PHILADELPHIA. FREE TO ALL! OUR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF Plants, Seeds, Bulbs, Shrubs, Etc., ale price list of NANZ & NEUNER, Louisville, Ky. NEARLY EVERY FLORIST IN THE COUNTRY Regularly Receives our WHOLESALE PRICE LIST of PLANTS, Bulbs ™> seeds. Should, you fail to get it, please drop us a postal, -when it ~will be regularly sent. Peter Henderson & Co., .IS and 37 Cortlandt Street, NEW YORK. E>st£it>llsliecl ISe^ AsPARAQus Roots. We have to offer 400,000 two year old CONOVER'S COLOSSAL ASPAR- AGUS, strong, vigorous roots and are now prepared to take orders for delivery in Fall '87 or Spring of '88. Also now growing, choice varieties of Melon, Tomato, Cu- cumber, Corn and Cabbage Seed. William R. Bishop, Buirlington, N. J. 34 The American Florist. Sept. I, Chicago Parks. The remarkably long and verj- severe drought has burned the lawn and even trees in all of the parks to such an ex- tent that much of their beauty is des- troyed. The fancy bedding has, however, been kept in fair condition under the circumstances, and no visitor should fail to visit at least one of the parks. Lincoln park is the most accessable. Take any car bearing the name "Lincoln Park " on Clark street. Cars start north from corner of Washington street in front of the count}- court house. A ride of twenty-five minutes will bring you to the park entrance at Center street, and the main bedding and greenhouses will be found a few minutes walk northeast. South park lies at a greater distance from the center of the city, but the beautiful bedding to be seen there will well repay a little extra ride to reach it. To reach the park take a Cottage Grove avenue car on State street, north of Madison street, or on Wabash avenue, south of Madison street. This will carr\- you to Thirty-ninth street where a seat in a park phaeton can be secured for 25 cents. The phaetons make the rounds of the South park system of boulevards and parks, bringing passengers back to the starting point. Or a walk from Thirty ninth street to Forty-sixth street will bring you to "the mound" on Drexel boulevard, one of the attractions of the park sj'stem. Another walk to Fifty- first street brings you to the main bed- ding which is located at the entrance to the park proper. This park may also be reached by Illinois Central train to Fifty- first street, the station lying eight blocks from the entrance to the park. Trains run every 15 minutes. Douglas park can be reached by Og- den avenue cars on Madison street ; Gar- field park by Madison street cars bearing sign "Garfield Park," and Humboldt park by Milwaukee avenue cars on Lake street bearing sign "Humboldt Park." By consulting our map you can readily locate any of the starting points men- tioned. GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. ALL ULAZlEltS- fiUrPLIES. W Write for Latest I'riceB. Florist's tetters Patent aiiplloil ("1- 'Iliei^L' letters are nimle 1 the best Iinninrtelks, ircil on wood or lueliil ninies with holes to Insert Mtlbplcka. Prices on Wood Frames; III. I'lirpli'. I'.r lllCISi.UO s till A lull line ol Samples .'■1 IfKISJ.W Si-nd for pamulf. Postiiye liic. period. Script li-tier- iiiK on Metnl Frames any wiirtl. 8c. per letter. Designs, Monograms, etc. W.C. KHIC K, IlllT nriMulwav. llniuklyii. N. V. .1 C VAfr.IlAX. Cliirafii. .\Kt. west of I*ennsylvanlH- be seen at the Convention. RED CEDAR BOXES. TEEZE BOXES ARE HANDSOME AND TAKE WHEREVER SEEN. These are well made, more durable than any other. Red Cedar \ pine. They are varnished, and look much finer than a painted box. as shown in the above illustration. The four corners are well braced ing six screws, and twelve braces to each box. The greatest improve: they are made of wrought-iron, and are so wide that you have pi you lift on it it does not come up without the box, and send y ^own the sides of the box to the bottom, and is fastened with strongboUs other iron which runs down inside, parallel with the one outside, and runs across the bottom. No box can look better or be more durable than these, and the price is very low. If you have century plants, oleanders, palnjs. or any large plants that require moving spring and fall, you can not afford to be without the box. U last three times as long as e recommend to you the box 1,'ith iron, each brace contain- ent. however, is the handles ; :v room for both hands, and when rolling the lawn. The iron runs ; make special sizes to order. GOLDMAN'S ATOMIZER. Si. 50 rer l^^y/fn. We have a surplus of Variegated Stevia. l>ouble AVhite Primroses and English Ivies, in fine condition, will sell cheap to the trade. AVrite for particulars. The Clough Patent Wrought Iron Pump. The best Pump we know of for Greenhouse purposes. A SAMPLE OF OUR TESTIMONIALS: Saginaw Citv, Micii.. April 25, 188T. WlllTNAl.l. & Co.— Your pump is all that can be asked lioKTIIKi:. f ORC E S, SUCTION COMBINEg The above cut represents a device for pressing tooth picks so that they can be cut any desired Icneth l)y a common handsaw. It can be easily fastened, when wanted, to a counter, table or similar fixture of convenient height bv a thumbscrew at the back. The box of toothpicks is placed under the arch as shown in the cut, Yhe handles of the two (2) excentrics are then brought down till they meet ; thus drawing the arch down over the toothpicks and pressing Ihciu firmly. The arch, being doul>le, admits ofthe passage ofa saw; a flange in the top ol the arch .lets as a saw guide and pro- tects the edge of the saw from the iron arch, while a piece of hardwood inlaid in the bed of the press Its the teeth from striking the iron at the bottom. A good sized boy can - - preve ith this i from 30 to 40 boxes an hour. All i nd neatly japanned, PRICE, $2,50, Frank Whitnall & Co., 428 MILWAUKEE ST., MILWAUKEE, WIS. fviJiE l^mmmM 0nL©oBi!iir Mmerica is "ibs Prow af the I/bssbI; there may be mare comfort Hmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 1, 1887. No. 50. Copyright, 1887, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Genekal Offices, 54 I,a Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general of&ce at Chicago, Society of American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, 18, 19, Unfortunately we did not have the convention photographed. Mr. Louis Siebrecht of Queens, N. Y., says he has f 100 for the man who will produce a cure for the violet disease. Who takes the hundred ? The L-'^diES' reception committee cer- tainly did well. All the visiting ladies expressed themselves as more than pleased at the way they were entertained. Aiets might be formed of those varieties of singular beauty, but of not so strong constitution as those al- ready listed, but well worth extra care and culture anil producing buds and flowers of woiulerful colors : Ve Prim- rose Dame, \'alle Chamounix, Sou. Therese Levet, Ma. Capucine, La Nuance, Princess of Wales, Katie Metchersky, Nathalie Inibert, Vi.scounte.ss de Cazes. Comtesse de Nadiallac. Of course these could be dispensed with, and I predict that at no very dis- tant day, list three will be almost un known because we shall have new varie- ties combining their unique colors with St ron.ger growth ami better constitutions. It would perhaps be a disappointment did we not glance over the later intro- ductions to the ever-blooming classes. The following, I think, will rank among our standard .sorts : Countess I'rigneuse, a beautiful vellow of delicious scent. Viscountess Folkestone, almost ranking with La France, Susauue lUanchet, an 1887. The American Florist, 41 VV-OV^k^ t^^. exquisite shell pink of splendid form, Reine Nathalie de Serbie, a distinct habited tea with finely formed flesh pink flowers; Meteor, a hybrid tea of bright crimson color, Mme. Perreau, a bright silvery pink seedling of the well known Sou. d'iin Ami. Mme. A. Etienne. an apparently dwarf habited Catharine Mer- met with charming buds of light pink. Luciole, a highly colored peachy crimson , charming in its tints and deeply scented, the Premier rose of the present year. CONTINITED IN NEXT ISSUE. Mr. Henderson in a note to the FXORIST commenting on the fine ap- pearance of roses grown at Forest Glen, states that the work there bears out his assertion that grafting is a necessity to re- new and continue the health and vigor of forced roses. Floral Elk. Our handsome illustration is from a photograph of the stage decoration on the occasion of a reception of the order of Elks at the City Hall in Springfield, Mass., on the eighth of July last. The flowers used in making the elk were principally white carnations, bouvardia, pansies and sweet alyssum. The very natural surroundings of the central figure did much to make the whole very effective as an artistic decora- tion. The piece was made and the deco- rations arranged by W. F, Gale a Spring- field florist. 42 The American Florist. Sept. I, Observation and Comparison. Only by comparison can a man rij^litly estimate the standard be has attained. Whether his work is equal, inferior or superior to that of others, can only be told by careful observation. All profes- sions are progressive and there is no such thing as being able to reach the utmost limit of the knowledge to be gained. No matter how constantly the ground may be turned over, there are always fresh facts waiting to be discovered by the pa- tient investigator. No one can know with accuracy the possibilities of the work to which he de- votes his life, if he watches himself merely and measures his progress only by his own daily labor. A man may be unremitting in his efforts; laboring early and late; thoughtful and observant ; j-et, should he neglect the many opportuni- ties that surround him of watching and observing his fellow laborers, he will never reach the summit, but will ever be trammeled by prejudice and ignorance. A gift highly to be valued is originality. But even the man who possesses this faculty, should he depend entirely upon his own invention and resources, will never be renowned for genius among his fellows. When we read of the inner lives of great men, we wonder at the pains-taking care with which they seek for food for their brains ; we remark also that they are ever on the watch to seize upon the minutest fact which may be of use to the work to which they are de- voted. Vain men, only, are content with their own standard, and foolishly imagine that the knowledge which they have at- tained comprises all the information that can be gathered upon the subject; and are utterly indifferent to the fact that, to the student, they betray their ignorance as soon as they open their mouth. Observation, then, is the faculty which must be cultivated if we would know ourselves as we are known. To compare, justly, our work with that of others, we must cultivate all our percept- ive faculties. But this is systematically done only by a few. For example, how few there are, who, walking every day of their lives through a certain street, yes, perhaps, even two or three times each day, could state with perfect accu- racy the characteristics of every house passed on their waj' ! Intent upon our own plans and purposes, we neglect to observe the plans and purposes of others. Not a walk do we take but some new fact may be added to our store-house of knowledge. I'Morists need as much as any men to improve their powers of observation. The memory may be .so trained that any- thing once committed by it, will never be forgotten. The perceptive powers of our nature can also be so cultivated that any fact likely to be of use to us in our work may be noted and stored away for future u.se. Hut to be observant, and consef 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash iimst iiccompany order. CllTlI.\TlciN WANTK]>-As forelnttn O liy e.>:iM'i i<'iic<'d man: single; hest references Aildress. 1,. II. li. No. .^:1K Cooper St.. Camden, N. .1. John Whitt-ikeu. 211 N. l.ith St., Philadelphlu. uakertown, Montporaery Co., i SITUATIO.N WANTED-By a gnnd florist: sinKk tierman: understands all branches of the bus ness well: either private or cnmmerciiil place. SITUATION WAXTEIl-By a gardener, single, e; perienced in private and commercial places; ca furnish g 1 references. Address. J. A. G.. care W.J. Stewart, r.T Bromfleld St,. Boston. SITUATIO.\ WANTED- To grow roses, propaga- ting, designing, fancy bedding, house constrm- tion, landscaping. Single man; sober, honest and reliable. Address. Fi.ukist, No. S Seaver Place. Boston. Mass, SITUATION WANTED.-Would like an I 5 and management in a good center, east o nd propagator— rttses pref Iter k in general; sober and honest. Box 11«, Waltham, Mass SITUATION WANTED-I'osition in a commercia place as manager or foreman ; understands I In business in all its branches— growing cut flowers propagating, &c. Good references. Address, iSSI Webster Ave., Scranton. Pa. SITUATION WANTI) perienced giinl. - ■ expected $■-'.'» a nn ; t ' npetent ahd lul lodging, or SITUATION \VANTEI)-By a flrst-claas gardener and florist with great experience in nil branches of his profession; expert landscape gardener and " ' Anything honest entertained. ■ W. Sten Bromfleld St., Boston. (JITUATIiiN WANTKD.-Position in a coinniercial n or p^i^:lte place as mana^'eror f))reman; under- stands the Imsiness in all its branches; growing roses, cut flowers, propagating. &c. S years experi- ence; married. Address, O. F., 244 Henry Street, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- By a flrst-class designer and florist, or would take charge of retail seed store, of which I understand thoroughly all details. 1.5 years experience. Can furnish best iif references. An American: married. Address, A. II. C. laie American Florist, Chicago. QITUATlllN WANTlOli As Mori.sl or gardener, or cial pliice. lli.iioMKlilv oxiicrienced in all bramlies, esi.eiiiillv los. ^ ;ui.l (iiihids: Can keep books and c,,rres|.,.iid Kiit-lislunan. married; flrst-class refer- ences .\.l.hr>i.., F.v 1 1 lll-'l'l., care Am. Florist. OlTl'ATKiN WAN'IKIi My a i-,>io|.cteiu German l5 landscape gardener aii.lflorisl. Iie-nes |...Mlion to lay ..ut a place or lo Like .liaiKo of a park ,.r flrsl-class private residence. Ueleie.n-,'» of al.illly Sanders i Beiieke, fl..rists and luirserymen, 122(1 Olive St., St. I.ouis, Mo.,orMarliii(iillet,^Co.. Balli. more, .Md. Address, W. 11.. 1220 (Hive St.. SI. l.ouls. Mo. ■yyANTKn ^Fvery Orders fllled ni-uiril eady packed ■ rices and frt. all Western case. N. Y. WANTEIi A voiing man who understands the florists' supply luisliiess In Ihe basket and im- mortelle line. salary; must have reference. Married man preferred. Adilr FOU SAl.K Two ; olllce 20 X 1.'. : Mm Chicago. F' The American Florist. 43 FOR SALE— Greenhouse and stock, lot 105 x 140 ft. in town of 26.00 inhabitants. 12 miles of Phila- delphia, Address. J. C. A.. 248 Chestnut St.. Hhila. FOR SALE— In the western suburb of Montreal, f our ereeiihouses. dwelling, stock and good sized lot. n. &T. WARE. SPhillipsSq " ' '^ .Montreal Can. FOR SALE— Greenhouses and stock, in fine condi- tion, located near Chicago, or would take a good partner at reasonable price. For particulars address 0. care American Florist. Chicago. FOR SALE— Greenhouse in a good town of 5.000 population; good trade; gas for fuel; size or house l!!xSK); near the square. Cause for selling sickness. Mus. S. H. Caskey. Greensburg, Ind. established. Address, E. McNally, Anchorage. Ky. FOR SALE.— Just building two new greenhouses, and stock of an old established business for a large trade, for sale cheap. Will sell ground also, or give as long lease as wished, and at very easy terms. J-ocated in a live, booming western city of hundred thousand inhabitants. Address, B 8, care American Florist. Chicago. FOR SALE— Established tlorist business, paying from the start, in a firstrclass business town. Greenhouses new, heated by hot water, corner lot !i0xl90 feet, citv water, electric light, telephone, two railroads, population 15,000, and 20,000morein a radius of ten miles doing their trading here. Business can he rapidly increased. No greenhouse — "-'- "" ness address A. J. SWALM, Hazelton, Pa. rist business, heated throughout with Hitchings & Co.'s No. 16 hot water boiler; three thousand feet of glass, full stock of plants, dwelling house, coal sheds, well, cistern. &c. City water, electric lights and telephone; situated on the main thoroughfare and street car line; 124 feet frontage. Must be sold at once on account of failing health. For partic- ulars, address. Sanford. Keith & Henderson, Real Estate Dealers, Atchison, Kan. FOR SALE.— The undersigned offers her entire establishment, consisting of a large garden with two large greenhouses provided with hot water fur- naces, one dug well of good water; water supply by hydrants; dwelling, barn and out-houses, all nearly new. Five acres of land under high cultivation, garden implements, horse, wagons, cutter, har- nesses, a large stock of seeds, plants, shrubbery. &c., &c. The above is situated within the city, of easy access, and the offer is in fact a rare opportu- nity for a live, energetic gardener, as the business is well established and remunerative. Cause of dis- posal is the death of my husband. Parties desirous of purchasing will please address for particulars, Magdalena Dilger, Eau Claire, Wis. A very desirable florist's business in a live western city of fil.OOO inhabitants. Business well established and now doing a fine local and shipping trade. Sales last yearnearly $7,000. All data will be furnished to a possible purchaser. Failing health of proprietor is sole cause for selling. Price $10,000: to an energetic and responsible man would sell with a cash payment of but $1,500 down, balance on time. If you think of buying, don't fail to investigate this before doing so. For further particulars, address, G. L. GRANT, 54 La Salle St., Chicago. Die Erziehung der Pflanzen aus Sameii. EIN NEUES HANDBUCH IN DEUTSCHER SPRACHE FUER GAERTNER UND FLORISTEN. herausgegeben von II. Jaeger und E. Benauy. Preishei Post, $3.25. Zu verkaufen bei J. C. A* AUGHAN, Chicago. Per KK) Cooks. Mermets, S. D. Ami, S 4-inch pots $8.00 Bon Silene, Adam. Safrano, / 3-inch pots 0.00 Mad. Watteville. / . ■ ^^ _^.„ ,„ on " T<>nn Si^lev ■ i^incn pots 10.00 " Cu^?n, S 3-inch pots 8.00 Brides. 3-in'. and 4-in $10.00 and 15.00 Cooks and Mermets, one year old, strong. 4-in. and 6-in. pots $10.00 and 15.00 SMILAX. strong plants, 2J^-in. pots, $3.00 per hun- dred; $25.00 per thousand. CARNATIONS. Peerless, Edwardsii, Hinze's White, Portia. ,Jas. Garfield and many other old and new sorts. List of varieties and price on application. VIOLETS. Marie Louise and Swanley White. Price on ap- plication. I. C. WOOD & BKO., Fishkill, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE. Per 100 Perles. 4-inch pots $12. OO Am. Beauty, fine ■• Si.OO Bennett, " 20.00 La France, " IS. 00 Souv. d' un Ami, 3-in. pots 8.00 Good, clean, healthy stock. Liberal dis(?0unt on orders of 200 or more. W. C. GERMOND. Sparkill, Rockland Co., N. Y. GOMTESSE DE FRIGNEUSE Oolclexa I*erle. FINE PLANTS, $20.00 PER HUNDRED. BRIDE, DUKE, NIPHETOS, PERLE, BENNETT, LA FRANCE, And others. All grown from selected wood for bench planting. BS^ Send for Summer Trade List. GEO. W. MILLER, (Successor to Miller & Hunt,) WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist. Surplus Stock: of The Bride. 3-inch pots, per tiundred $ 8.00 4-incli " " 12.00 Bow SiLENE. 3-inch pots, per hundred $ 5.00 Cornelia Cook. 3-inch pots, per hundred $ 5.00 All strictly first-class stock, and ready for benching at the present time. Order Early. Critchell & Co., CIKCUVNATI. OHIO. Mention American Florist. FOR SALK. THE. CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. Write for prices on any which you have seen n previous issues and would like. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. CHIOA-GO. OUR SPECIALTIES. ()lOVELTIE5 IN l^OSES AND OTHER PLANTS. -) ALSOC- FLORISTS' STOCK FOR FORCING. HIIvI^ «& OO., RICHMOND, IND. iriHiii mmw mmmmm,. American Beauty, Bnde, Her Majesty, W. F. Bennett, Papa Gontier. Also good plants of the best leading varieties of Teas, H. Tea«i, H. Perpetuals and a general collec- tion of greenhouse and bedding plants at a very low price. Send for prices. JACOB SCHULZ, 1325 E. Broadway. Louisville, Ky. H OSES. '■.' 20,000 YOUNG ROSES In 2-inch and 2^-inch pots in fine condition of the following varieties; American Beauty, The Beauty, Merment, Perle, Niphetos. Bennett, Pierre Gulllott and La France. For prices, apply to GARFIELD PARK ROSE CO. 1068 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO. Large Fine Plants from 4-inch pots. Per 100 Catharine Mermet $10.00 Perles, N'iphetosand Mme. Watteville 12.60 Strong plants from 2-in. pots, Si per 100; $25 per 1000. THEJO. ]book:. Cor. lOtli & Heaton Sts., HAMILTON, O. C. A.. I^KTE^IiS, PRICE HILL, CINCINNATI. Hybrid Perpetual Roses BUDDED HOSES For Winter Forcing or Spring Market Sales. In excellent condition, large two year old bushes, grown out doors, in all the leading var- ieties of HYBRID PERPETUAL AND TEAS. Ready for shipment on and after October ist. CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION, TERMS : Cash with order. SCHULTHEIS BROS., COLLEGE POINT, L. r. I^OSE>S. We can still offer fine plants of the following Roses in excel- lent condition for planting on benches : PURITAN, SOUV. D'UN AMI, PAPA GONTIER, CATHARINE MERMET, THE BRIDE, BENNETT, AM. BEAUTY, BON SILENE, PERLES, NIPHETOS, Correspondence solicited, as we are prepared to quote very low prices on most varieties. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., Plantsmen, IPi-ttst>u.rg, IP^. 44 The American Florist. Sept. ^Re (sur-SPocoer UraSe. September Floral Styles. BY OIK NEW YORK CORRE8POND1SNT. The edgings of all stylishly arranged flowers are of considerably deeper colors, but the main eflFects are still light, pale pink, delicate yellow, and white pre- dominating. As one season wanes and another opens, I am impressed with the increased pains taken by our florists in their make-up, the fine taste exercised, and the careful attention to minute de- tails. I may here say that this is de- manded. Slouchy work is no longer ac- ceptable, and even in shops in localities where low prices are the rule, neat and stylish make-up and nice handling of blossoms is expected. Fall fashions are only foreshadowed. They will not really be out in force be- fore Oct. I, when the taking styles are held onto, many of them, and run far into the winter. The only elegant deco- rations that are made take place out of town, and are done by florists who have branch establishments in the locality, or go out to superintend. Bouquets made at the present are ex- ceedingly pretty. They have large white centers and edgings of the same flowers in deeper colors. Hand bunches of white rosebuds or those of very pale pink have deep borders — from one to three rows — of Bennett or Beauty roses. Bouquets of asters are extremely stylish. White as- ters fill the center, and the border is of those of the rich purple color. They are finished with a sash of white or purple moire. The deep-tinted pea blossoms are now employed for ee delivered Article Price. Card No order book folio Ain't p*d. Charge to As will be noticed, the label or tag to go with the goods is attached to the order sheet, which is not taken off until the order is filled. This provides effectu- all}- against the jx)ssibility of one cus- tomer getting another customer's order, which is not as rare an occurrence as it might be. When the customer giving the order wishes his or her card to go with same, the card is placed in a small envelope, which is numbered, and the same num- ber placed in the blank space after "Card No." This provides against any error being made in sending a card with the wrong order, which is a source of great annoyance to the purchaser when it happens, as it often has, in a rush of work. It is also a reminder that there is a card to go with the order, and assures that it will not be overlooked. Many a florist has lost a customer from some little oversight in this matter. This order sheet should be about 5x8 inches in size, and can be gotten up bj- any printer at slight expen.se. New York Retail Prices. Terles, Niphetos, Souvs, Bennetts and Jacqs, f I ; Cooks, f 2 ; American Beauty, f2 50; Mermets, ji.25; I,a France, J1.50; Bon Silenes, 50 cents ; carnations, 40 cents, and gladiolus, 75 cents a dozen. Fr.\nki.in, I'a.— W. T. Bell is prepar- ing to hold an exhibition of chrysanthe- mums, beginning in October and continu- ing through November and December. A temporary house, 100x20, will be erected for the purpose. 1887. The American Florist, 45 Subscription $1.00 a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special rosition Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No eductic ade for large space. pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to remember it. t^- Advertisements for September 15 issue must REACH US by noon. Sept. 10. Address, THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. A. C. Nellis & Co., New York, seeds; Hiram Sibley & Co., Rochester, N. Y.; bulbs and plants ; U. S. Waterproofing Fibre Co., New York, patent plant bed cloth; James King, Chicago, bulbs; H. H. Berger & Co., San Francisco, lily and other bulbs ; F. A. Miller, San Francisco, California tree seeds and bulbs ; P. J. Berckman, Augusta, Ga., nursery stock ; Currie Bros., Milwaukee, bulbs and seeds; T. J. Harvey, Richmond, Va.. plants; Michael Rains & Co., London, England, Dutch bulbs ; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, bulbs. Immature. — If you will write to this office, giving your address, we will reply by mail to your questions, which are not of sutficient general interest to be an- swered through these columns. Double Glazing Points. — H. W. Eames & Co., Milford, Mass., send us samples of their double glazing points. The points are made to hold the glass at the laps, part of the point securing the upper light, while a shoulder prevents it from slipping and also secures the lower light as well. Two ILLUSTRATIONS which appeared in our issue of July 15 as original en- gravings should have been credited to the London Garden, as they first ap- peared in that excellent publication, though the fact was unknown to us at time of their use in the Florist. The The illustrations were "New Funeral De- sign," page 496, and "Caladium Meyer- beer," page 4S7. The U. S. Waterproofing Fibre Co. of New York send us samples of their patent plant bed cloth for hot beds and cold frames. This useful substitute for glass sash for many purposes on a florist's or gardener's place is well known, but until recently the cloth had to be water- proofed by the user. Now, however, it can be obtained at a low price from the company above named in any quantity desired. Grafted and Own-Root Roses. — Mr. F. F. Smith of South Englewood, Chicago, proposes to demonstrate for his own satisfaction the relative value of the two for forcing roses. He has on a section of a bench two lots of Ni- phetos — fifty grafted and fifty on own roots — planted side by side. At this date both lots present about the same appear- ance, all being of the same size and de- gree of vigor, the plants having been carefully selected with a view to this test. An accurate record of the product of each lot will be kept, and the result will be stated to the readers of this paper. The treatment of both lots will be identi- cal, and the result cannot but be of inter- est to all. ©\/ftofe. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, Aug. 35. Roses, Teas 5 l-OO Fancy 3.00®6.00 Beauties and Hybrids 8.00 Lily of the Talley 6.00 Asters 50® .76 Gladiolus 3.00® 5.00 Smilax 12.00 Adiantums 1.50 NEW roBK, Aug. 35. Roses, Perles, Niphetos $4.00 " Bennetts, Souvs — 4.00 Am.Beauty 10.00 " Bennetts 4.00 Safranos, Bon Silenes 1.00 Carnations LOO Gladiolus 2.00 Mignonette 1.00 Smilax 15.00 CHICAGO. Aug. 28- Roses, Perles, Niphetos 4.0O " Mermets, Bennetts 5.00 Am.Beauty 10.00 " Bons., Safranos 1.50 Carnations LOO Smilax 18.00 Philadelphia, Aug. 25. Roses, Teas % 1.50 " Perles. Mermets 4.00 Niphetos, Bennetts 3.0O " La France, Jacques 6.00 Am.Beauty 8.00 Carnations 50 @ .75 Heliotrope „^ Gladiolus 3.00 Callas 10.00 Smilax 20.00 Tuberose stalks 4 00 Corn flowers, bunch .2o Business fair for this time of year. If you want FRESH FLOWERS of best quality, carefully packed and prompt- ly shipped, order from Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. W, S, ALLEM, Wholesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, Has moved from 040 Broadway to 3G East 23d St, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. JOHN KETES, WHOLESALE- FLORIST Jlo. 11 West 27tli Street, Near Broadway, STETV ITORK. Wholesale and Commission ^K Ia O HI S T^^ 59 West 28th Street. (Telephone No. 67% 39lh St.) IVew Yorfe Branch , 38 S. 16th St. , Phlla. , Pa . Greenhouses, Cresklll, N. J. w. f. sheridaw, Wholesale Florist 721 SIXTH AVENUE, N. Y. Mention American Florist. Every Florist Should have our New Trade Directory. Address, AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICA.OO. Tho^. Yonng, p,, \ Co, Wholesale Florists, INC0RP0R4TED 1885, 23 West 23d St.. 'SEW YORK. GEORGE MULLEN S> — WHOLESAI^E FLORIST, — * 17 CHAPMAN" PLACE. (Near Parker House) BOSTON, MASS. Orders by Mail, Telephone, Teleeraph or Express Eromptly attended to. Night dispatch should e sent at full rate to insure delivery for early morning trains. Store open from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. Return telegram if order cannot be filled, or if desired in any case. Mention Am. Florist. J. C. VAUGHAN, Wholesale (guT Plowers Direct all cut flc department rders to cut flower VAUGHAH'S SEEB STORE, 42 La saiie St., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully packed, to all points in Wes»«rn and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is impossible to fill your order. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers eP Florists' Supplies 61 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & C^ommlssion (T\erchants OF CUT IJ'IvOV'VEieS, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention Aalekicax Florist. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINGTON, D. C. Grower of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coiuingr Winter. CUT FLOWERS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Ross & MiLLANG, Wholesale : piorists, NO. 1168 BROADWAY, (Formerly at 325 5th ave.) Bet. 27th & 28th sts.. NEW YORK. EMERSON Price postpaid, 75 CENTS, Address J Amsiican Ploriat Co. B Chicago. , The 46 The American Florist. Sept. /, From the Hub to Chicago. The delegation from Massachusetts to the couvetition left Boston on Sunday, Aug. 14, via Iloosac Tunnel and Niagara I'alls. The weather was perfect, nobody had to run for the train, and the special car provided for the occasion was com- fortably filled with a party well prepared to make the most of their opportunities for a high time. Here were representa- tives of all the different interests con- nected with the florist's business. The producing interests were well repre- .sented by the nursery man, the adiantum man, the orchid man, the rose grower and the carnation specialist ; the com- mercial interests by the wholesaler and the retailer; the construction depart- ment by the steam boiler man and the man with the patent glazing tools, and the literary interests by the horticultural book agent. A wrecked freight train caused a delay of about an hour shortly after leaving Boston, but the impatience caused by this was appeased by a good supper at Athol. The rugged scenery of western Slassa- chusetts gave much pleasure, and the passage through the mountain via the great tunnel was an experience that will long be remembered. Additional recruits were picked up at Utica, Syracuse and Buffalo, and the un- fortunate individual who had assumed the duty of a.ssigning berths was put to his wits' end to supply a "lower" to everybody. A stop was made at Niagara Falls, and Monday forenoon was most pleasantly spent in visiting the different points of interest there. The trip through Canada was a lively one, whist, singing and story-telling beguiling the time, and it was long past midnight when the patient porter saw the last of his merry charges safely tucked away in bed. Chicago was reached early Tuesday morning, and the maps of the city thoughtfully supplied by the American Flori.st were highly appreciated by the strangers. The return trip was made four days later, everybody delighted with their visit, and all agreeing that, "Deo volente," they would never miss another convention. THINGS WE SHOULD REMEMBER. That the railroad people treated us so generously. That Temple can tell most wonderful stories. That Penman found the way to our hearts on the return trip. That Welch as master of ceremonies. Grey as commissary, and Scott of Buffalo as speech-maker, have no equals. That Calder attracts the ladies. That Whittle verv sensibl)' deserted the New Yorks and joined the Bostons. That Morgan of .\uburn can talk. THINC.S WE C.\NNOT I'ORC.KT. Peter Ball's pot of red paint, Matthews' smiling countenance, Fred. Mathieson's careful instructions about when to "hit," Ivong's prudence and fondness for walk- ing, Montgomery's modesty, Quinlan's dignity, and Chicago's beautiful parks. S. Obituary. John B. Moore. — This well-known horticuUuri.st died at his home in Con- cord, Mass,, on Sunday, Aug. 21. Mr. Moore has been a prominent mem- ber of the Ma.ss. Hort. society since iS.49, He served many years on the e.\ecutive and other important committees, and was elected presiIe Wliite, large and bushy 15.00 Double Scarlet $3.00 per dozen. DUTCH BULBS, LILACS, &c. at LOWEST PRICES. IS" Write for Whcdosale Prices. WAWZ & MEUWER, LOUISVILLE, KY. 4,000 SMILAX. In 3-inch and 3'..-inch pots, strong plants, $4.00 per hundred; $36.00 per thousand. 3318 .S. Jeflerson St., ST. I,OUIS, MO. CARNATIONS. We offer to the trade very strong plants, including the followmg varieties : HINZE'S WHITE, SNOWDON, DeGBAW, PHILA.. PORTIA, I,A PIKITE, C. KING, CHESTEIl PUIDE, &c. 'f:e::r loo, sio.oo. Address, BRENNEIVIAN & PETTERSON, HABKISBIIRG, PA. CARNATION PLANTS OUT OF OPEN GROUND, CHEAP. EDWARUSII, DeGRAW, HENDERSON, SUNSET, PORTIA, CENTURY, HINZE'S WHITE, CRIMSON KING, CHESTER PRIDE. Clumpa of wliite and Marie Louise. La France and Perles in 4-lncll pots. La Roche & Stahl, 1237 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA. TO THE TRADE. NEW COLEUS. I otTer 12 New Coleus of the finest colorings and markings, grown from seed of my own saving. They are suitable for bedding, having stood the test of our hot summer as well as any variety extant. They will unquestionably become popular from their BEAUTY, ORIGINALITY and HARDINESS. Growers would do well to procure one or more sets this Fall to propagate for Spring sales. PRICE. $2.00 Per Set of Twelve. Ready September 1, 1687. NEW ORLEANS, LA. ORLEANS, FRANCE. ROSES ON THEIR OHTW ROOTS Nursery stock of all descriptions. For particulars apply to E. BENARO, Jr., i>oiv^ :Bxr^ A NEW BOILER Copper Boiler— suitable for dwellings c used in the extensive greenhouses of the ritil you have full particulars of — BURT'S LITTLE GIANT greenhouses — is simple and economical. No other boiler Sf:ivi3 :f'oh. c!IH.C3TTIj-A-H. 9 Oakwood Avenue, J^r^BKie^ BUIil", Florist, SYRACUSE, N. Y. 48 The American Florist. Sept. /, Slate and Iron Benches. The erection of slate and iron benches is not nearly so complicated a matter as many suppose and I myself had antici- pated. Mr. Robt. Craig is putting his together in a very simple manner. The iron legs are placed on all heart yellow pine blocks (the same material used for posts in constructing the houses), which will last as long as the houses. The top of the bench is fastened to the posts in the .side walls with iron hooks, which makes the bench as solid as the house. The side benches are 'SlVz inches in the clear, which leaves i '^ inches for draiurige, the slates being 12 inches wide. The center table is S feet 2 inches wide. The feel of the legs are fastened to blocks as in the side benches, and the top is fastened to the iron posts that support the roof of the greenhouse. This method makes a very simple, neat and strong job. When completed the bench pre- •sents a very neat appearance and will last a lifetime. It seems to me that this style of bench is bound to be adopted very largely, as it certainly is by far the most economical in the long run, es- pecially for rose growing and propa- gating. W. W. Coles. A DiFKKRKNCK. — In our first edition of the "Convention Supplement" a typo- graphical error in the full-page advertise- ment of Mr. Chas. I''. Kvans made that gentleman say that "One Philadelphia firm had bought 65,(kx) plants of the Puritan rose," when the copy stated but "6,500 plants." The error was corrected in later issues, but in justice to Mr. Kvans we would state to those who read the fir.st edition, that the Flori.st was responsible for the slight addition of 58,500 plants to the purchase. LiLIUM LONGIFLORUM EXTRA STRONG BULBS. I'er lliiiiilred » " I>(l I'er Thoiittand 65 00 Samples to Applicants ADIIltESS, R. MAITRE, 7 Camp Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Roman Hyacinths FIRST QUALITY ONLY. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. Our list of Bulbs will be mailed to our regular customers without request. Henry A. Dreer. 714 CheistJiut St., PHILADELPHIA. BEERHORST & CO., SASSKNHKIM, (near Haarlem) HOLLAND <;UOWEKS tlF HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, NARCISSUS, AND ALL (ITIIKK DUTCH BULBS. CaUllnifiic l-KKK c.n applicatifin. HYACINTHS, niimofi and in colors. TUI.irs, .1 anil .HiiiKlo. HVA( 1 NTIIS, Unmans. N AIMISM s. (loiiWe anil slni:lo. IJIiuin ll:irri^ii, l.iliiim (-nDdicliiin. Liliiin Aiiratiiui. I.ily of llie Valley im|>s ami ."hoou Frenaia l{i'rrHi'ta Alli;i. And othcT fall planting bulbs. Catalofnc free. A GIDDINGS. Dakville, III. The Fall Business will open up soon. Read VAUGHAN'S TRADE LIST and order in .sea.son; all Fall Bulbs, Hyacinths, Lilies, Tulips, Baskets and supplies ; a large stock at bottom prices. New crop Pansy and Primula seed and Fairy Flow- ers ready. J. C. VAUGHAN, 42 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. ny WHOLESALE AMD DESCRIPTIVE for 1S87, of Bedding Plants, Roses, I'alms, Ore etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock o •^1 QatalO(§iJ<^8 following on hand at cheap rates: .linpclopsis I'cilchii, various sizes 'fea, and Hybrid Roses, all the leading sorts, named ( 'hrysaullicviuins, Pracira Indivisa, various sizes, Echevcrias, Small Ferns, Ceraniiiins, double aud single, best named sorts, Areea Lti- Icscens, in 2>^, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots, Latania Borboniea, Seaforihia Elegans, Oreo- doxa R^gia, Corypha Australis. Other Palms, such as Cocos Wedelliana, Cham- crops Exeelsa, Phoenix Reclinata, Phoenix Rupicola, Phxnix Tennis, Kenlias of sorts. Glazinoiia Insignis, fancy named Clemalis, and other vines, etc. Prices given on application. WM. C. WILSON, FLORIST, Steli iNvay is. ^Vstoria L. I IT is a conceded fact that there Ib no better place in the U. S. for Nurserymen to sort up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at tho Painesville Nurseries, tin; aim of THE STORRS HARRISON CO. being lo carry a full line of Fruit .inii Ornamental Trees, Bulbs, Shrubs and Roses. Have a remarkalily fine slock 111 Standard and Dwarf Pears, Kilmarnock Wil- lows and other Weeping Trees ; also Grape Vines, including' alltlie Best \i^vi^ox\s~Moore s l)iamon,i. Empire Slate, Niagara, Jessica, Frances A. Hayes, etc. Can supply car loads nf elegant, large Nursery-grown Elms, Catalpas, Maples, Poplars, Tulips, etc. The handsomest lot of Pyramidal Arborvitse ami Irish Juniper ever offered, and acres on acres of other Evergreens. Prices reduced to suit the limes. Come and see. Corres- pondence solicited Catalogue Free. 33d Year. 700 Acres. 24 Greenhouses Addr^s, THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.. PAINESVILLE, LAKE CO. OHIO. ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • PlORISTS, i^URSERYMEN HNt) gBEDSMEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. 1S87. The most complete and accurate list vet published. The key dtsiRiiales the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained deacfin the office to which they were nddressed. At this low price every one in the trade can aflbrd to have a copy for reference. Aildress American Klorist 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. Co. 1887. The American Florist. 49 BULBS! IMMORTELLES! J. A.. DBVEJEJie, (Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp) Kemoved to 19 Broadway, NEW TOKK. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogeleniang, Holland. LS. BREMONDFILS, - - Ollioules, France. PHICES ON' xauTCH :BXjrv:B®, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White and Roman Narcissus, Lilium Candidum, Freesias, L. Har- risii, Longiflorum, etc., for Fall delivery. SPIRi^A JaPONICA. Per 100 FINE CLOMPS »6.00 LARGE " 1000 E. SHEPPARD & SONS, 334 Fairinouiit Street, LOWELL, MAS.S. Freesia Refracta Alba. LARGE BULBS. ROMN AMD ITALIAN HYACINTHS. NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS, HARRISI, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, &c. For the Fall Trade. Prices on application. MICHEL PLANT AND SEED GO. 718 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Dutch Bulbs. R. van den Schooi & Son, HiLLEGOM (Near Haarlem) Holland. ESTABLISHED 1830. GROWERS OF Hyacinths,Tulips,Crocus Narcissus, Liliee, Etc. Intending purchasers, before or- dering Bulbs, write us for a Catalogue. Mention Am. Florist, AUGUST ROLKER &, SONS, NEW YORK. Supply the Trade. - - DUTCH BULBS! QataIo§ue5 09 applicatioi?. C. H. JOOSTEN, 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Wholesale Grower of Excelsior, Pearl and var. Tuberose, Eulalias var. and zeb. Arundo donax var., and collector of Zephranthes Atamasco. Spartanburg, S. C. We have OF THE FOLLOWING: CHRYSANTHEMUMST^e^^iEviHiti; Q^g j^ ]\[yU]\TS 'D«>"Me ■""> Single, very beat kindiT HELIOTROPES « "^'""^ «'"■'" FUCHSIAS"*^""^* "'** ^t°^ FUCHSIAS 8 Best Jfew Kinds. Begonia MetaUica. Abutilon Thompsonii Plena. Write us if you want any of the above, as all the plants are strong, in fine condi- tion and sure to please. 1' ffl, HaHock, SH)n EAST HINSDALE, NEW YORK. READY AUG. 15 to 20. A large stock of selected ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILIUM HARRISII, FREESIA REF. ALBA, and a fine line of 15 varieties forcing Narcissus, dbl. and sgle. READY SEPT. 1 to 5, Lilium Candidum, large hulbs ; also a full assortment ot Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, &c., from the best Holland growers. Select florists seeds, Pansy, Primula, Cineraria, &c. Send for Price List, now ready. 170 LAKE ST., CHICAGO. IT. K^. IMc^VIvr^IS^E^I^, iGGds^ and Fanner. -WHOLESALE DEALER IN Such aa Baskets. Im- 1 mortelles. Grasses, kMossea, Boquet Pa- mpers, Pampas [episites; lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. Plu :, etc 22 Dey Street, NEW YORK. HERMAN BUDDENBORG, WHOLESALE GROWER OF ALL KINDS OF Dutch Bulbs and Roots, Informs the trade that his wholesale catalogue has been mailed, intending purchasers who have not received it, should write for one before ordering elsewhere. Special qtiofations /or large quantities will be given on applicatio7i, while prime quality at the very lowest prices is guaranteed. HILLEGOM, near Haarlem, HOLLAND. DUTCH BULBS. BARKER BROTHERS, BENNEBROEK (near Haarlem), HOLLAND. GBOWERS OF HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, Narcissus, Spireas, etc. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. 10.000 Strings of Smilax for the trade. Steady co tracts solicited. r. E. FASSETT & BRO., Bulbs! Bulbous Roots! HULSEBOSCH BROS., Overveen, near Haarlem, Holland. The only growers of whose firm there resides a member in the States. Pricelist free on application. Address P. O. Box 3118, New York City Hyacinths, fine mixed, per 100. $3.00. Tulips, fln*- Tnixed. per 100, Jl.OO. Bulbs! BULBS! Bulbs! Before placing your order for Holland Bulbs write me for my trade list. I have made special arrangements with some of the largest growers in Holland, and can offer you TERMS and PRICfiS better than any other firm does. All orders over ten dollars will receive a credit un- til May I, lSS8. Write for terms and prices. E. HIPPARO, Youngstown, Ohio. 1,500 SMILAX PLANTS In good, stronft, healthy condition at SG.OO and $7.00 per hundred. F. H. PIRA, LA Grange, III. 50 The American Florist. Sept. I, Cincinnati, During the recent hot spell Lou Kyrk was sunstruck.and his absence prevented Frank Huntsman from joining the florists at Chicago. At a dinner given by the Canoe club a very pretty center piece was a floral canoe made of lilies and rosebuds. It was one of Critchell's designs. A novel funeral design of Sunder- bruch's arrangement was a great cluster of pond lilies — three dozen of them at least — tied with white satin ribbon. On Tuesday noon, Aug. 23, Frank Huntsman and Miss Hattie Harding of IvOckland, a suburb of Cincinnati, were married. They have gone east to spend the honeymoon. Knights of Labor funeral designs are getting rather common. A very hand- some one made by Huntsman was of white and pink asters and Niphetos and Mermet roses. James Cxriffith, the manufacturer of wire designs, has moved to 305 Main street, where he has larger quarters, and has doubled his capacity for manu- facturing. Morris Sachs, well known here, is be- trothed, and in celebration of the event Sunderbruch made a sack of flowers and tied it with pink ribbon ; across the gore the name of his fiancee was traced. Wreaths are having a popular run just now for funeral work. There was one recently made of ivy leaves and eucha- ris. Another that attracted consider- able attention was of wheat draped with spirea and dotted with eucharis. Ren Mui,KORr), Jr. Second-hand tin plate boxes are handy for potting many forcing bulbs. V DREER'S Garden seeds I'lants, nulbs, and Requisites. They are the liest at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST issued quarterly mailed free. HENKY A. DBEER, rhUadelphiv TR Florist's l^etters Patent applied for Those letters are niado nf the best Inimortellef*, wired i>n wood or luetiil f niiiies with boles to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames; ■J-in. Purple. .. .Per lllUj:i.OO hesMthan 100. iiW-, 2Mi-ln. I*urp]e..Perlt)0$4.0a Send for sample. Postajio Ilk-, per 100. Script letter- iriK on Metal Frames any word, 8c. per letter. Designs, Monograms, etc. W. C. KKK'K. llirr Broadway. Bnioltlyn. N. Y. J. C. Vatguan, Chicapn, Agt. west of Pennsylvania jwHor>or>E^ivr>i«03vs Being the representatives In the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared t(j furnish Khododendrons of all sizes and in any quantity, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi spring delivery. Prices on application. B.p. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST For gample, send stamp to " S LU G S H OT, ' ' FiStlKll!-on-HnilSOD, N. Y. -^HLL : (^aiaLOGUES THE s FLORIST © PRINTER. Who has long experience and the best facilities. CORRECT AND ELEGANT WORK GUARANTEED. Send for estimates for anything you need, to J. HORACE MCFARLAND, Printer for Nurserymen, Florists, and Seedsmen, Harrisburg, Pa. .• Thoa. Meehan. B. San*f Lorraine makes as tine a truss as the double white, and is an equally vi^forons grower. rer KIO Plants from :Vinch pota, strong F-i.OO *• 2W-lnch •• •■ IS.OO '• 2^-inch " " JlOOper 1.000 SMILAX, Strong, from 3-lnch pots JA. 00 per 100 TAXUS CUt^PlDATA. from pots. 1 to 2 feet. .W cents per foot. J. J. HARVEY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Bulbs ! Bulbs ! PerlOOO I'seudi. Narcissus J 3.0O Narcissus Bulbocodium Ifi.OO Gladiolus Colvilleii alba 13.00 SinRle Snowdrops 3 50 Scilla Siberlca 3.00 Wholesale catalofeue containingall Holland Krown Bulbs and Knots will he mailed free on applic«tion. SEGERS & CO.. BULB GROWERS, LISSE, near Haarlem, HOLLAND, EUROPE. Sulphur Tobacco Soap. UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE FOR FLOWERS, TREES, BUSHES, VEGE- T.\BLES. .\ND ANIM.\LS. «- Samples liy Mail. I«OSiEJ JVIF'G CO., 17 So. William St., NEW VOKK. WE SELL ^EVERYTHING * FOR J FLORISTS.'^ Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Requisites. If you do not already recoive our 4{iiarterly WlioleHHlto I»rlop lilHi, please send name and address and It will be regularly mailed. PETER HENDERSON & CO.,' SB and 37 Cortlandt Street. - NEW 'TOBK. {SI.JieF»r.vlTJS SSTOOK. IVr 1(10 KvcrblooniiiiK lt..sc-s, ,-.miii Mniiit', -.'Vln. pots. JSi.OO Fuchsias, rc.i.lv l..r I iinli |„,|. 3.0U (ieraniunis. II s|.U- I ;i.~,,, ,it.,.. 3.00 1 make llHRc.llcr l.M 'ILiiii 1M>> lo make room for fall stock. The :ili.i\c i^ iii ^l.k•n^llU condition. and the Fuchsias and (icnuilums arc in full bloom. Trade list on aiipllcatlon. AlilulKSS. «'KI).\K KAIMIIS, lOW.V. NEW COLEUS FOR 1888. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Uarry HaroMiin.l tin- Mil(;ido I»alr25c. Tokioanii VrilMW .hok.-i " 50c. Nonesuch it in I rnriiic rriiu-e " 25c. John (Jood*'. llio ihlriiK'* beddcr each I5c. rUIfKS HV MAII, oil KXTKSS. Oneof euch.Jl.lHi: tlir lust tlve T-V;. Twoof eaeh.ll.'ri. Price per do/.t-n xii npplieatitm. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Soiucrsi-t <»., .MAini.AM). SOMETHING NEW. Our 3-Piece Mailing Box tor riorislsand Nuiseiymen. Our boxes lire llie pilili- of the I'lorlsta, and area.kumvle.lte.l l.v nil lo he the Blronirrst, vet the liKllleHl an. I •lesiriil.lv Ih.' neali'st h..x uniilc. We win sen.l prl.c lis! iin 1 sample box KUKE. SMITH &. SMITH, KENTON, iliirtliii «o.. OHIO. varro FALL PLANTING. Kniii \- Orn.im.iihil/<..l.-i"i"> N.". lii. - ' - ROSES |;&^i;£,^.,:-|i GRAPE VINES elLWANGER &' BARRY MT.UOPENIUSEBIES, KOlUESTtl!,!«cn lork. 1887. 'KHE A ME RICA N Fl aRIS T. 51 The only lUustratecI Catalogue in America Devoted Exclusively to Orchids^ Full of valuable and interesting iuformation ON" CULTURE, HABITAT. TIME OP FLOWERING. &a Of the coming florists' flower. Sent for 2 cent stamp, by BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., Wd. :E3sta1k>Iisli€3cl 18S4:. 20,000. In all the good flowering sorts, at moderate pricea ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS. Send for catalogue, mm. MATHEWS, Fine Stock of best varieties for cutting from for cut flower work. All the best new and old varieties of ^DIANTUMS AND pTERIS. $8.00 A Hundred. -A-LIi I3Sr ZPiasTE C0Isri3ITI01T. GEO. WITTBOLD, Wright's Grove, CHICAGO. 25,000 Azalea Indica, 15,000 Camellias. Orders for fall delivery now booked. For de- scriptive catalogue address, C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Plants, Bulbs & Seeds, 3 COENTIES SLIP, N. Y. FANCY. DAauEa. From 10 to 15 inches long, of a beautiful dark green, used for Bouquet work, filling flower baskets, &c. . &c. $1 .50 per jooo Ferns. or Packing Moss constantly on hand ; long clean fiber. Dry or Green. $1.00 per bbl. or six bbls. for $5.00. Bouquet Green, $2.00 per bbl. Hinsdale, Mass. xo,ooo ErvECTrsos. Sezid fox- Xji iC C^cate^logiac The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Speoi^X Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries. NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting Europe^ Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 Fifth avenue. NEW YORK. STORM KING. THE FINE.ST FUCHSIA for KKTAILING. Price, thumb pots $1.00 per doz.; S6.00 per 100 .Wnch and 3H-inch 2.00 " 12.00 OXALIS VARIABILIS, large white flowers, on strong plants, often two inches across: 20 bulbs pre- paid for $1.00. Our lock corner mailing boxes are the best, $20 per 1,000. Sample 15 cents. ELLIS BROS., Keene, N. H. Hardy American Plants. LILIES, FERNS, BULBS, ORCHIDS, SHRUBS. Sexkd fox- 'X'x-a.de Xjis-t. PRINGLE &. HORSFORD, CHARLOTTE, VERMONT. ^ PAMSIES -^ AND OTHER SEEDS FOR FALL SOWING My collection of Pansiea has for years attracted a .great deal of attention ; floriats and amateurs both conceding them to be of the highest quality. OSCAR R. KREINBERG, J. Groode Oolexxs. READY AFTER SEPTEMBER 10. Fine young plants of my pansies which are a carefully selected mixture from the best strains in the world. Size for plantingyour cold frames 90 cents per 100, $7.00 per 1,000. Fine pot plants of J. Goode Coleus ready any time, at 75 cents, 50 cents and 35 cents per dozen. Price per hundred on application. ALBERT M. HERR, Look Box 338, LANCASTER, PA. (^ARKATIOK pLAWTS. strong and Healthy, Ready Sept. 15th. Edwardsii, Chester Pride, Fascination, Scarlet Gem, Philadelphia Red, Snowdon. Duke of Orange, &c. $6.00 per hundred; $.'50.00 per thousand. Also, SOO Niagara Grape Vines, strong, one year old, ready in Nov. or next spring. $15 per hundred. W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. SOW NOW FOR EARLY rLOWERlIG IN SPRINB, t^oemer's pansy geed. The Finest Strain of Pansies in (he World. FIRST PRIZES AWARDED WHEREVER EXHIBITED. Carefully saved only from named E.xhibition Flowers, mixed per 10,000 seeds .$4.60; 1,000 seeds 50c. Giant Show (Improved Trimardeau), the Howers have a diameter up to 4 inches: splendid mixed, per ixed, per oz. $15.00i 10,000 seeds $11.25; 1,000 seeds $1.25; per pkt. 25c. Giant Five Spotted. New. The ne plus ultra of all varieties; per oz. .»20.00; 10,000 seeds $18.00; 1,000 seeds $2.00; per pkt 25c. Full trade offers post free on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBIIRG, GERMANY. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Especially for Florist use. $2 per bale. Peat $1.25 per bbl.. Sheet or Los moss, $2 per bbl., Pitcher plants, a Wisconsin novelty, $2 per doz. Lyeopodiumin its season 'at lowest prices per bbl. or ton. Z. K. JEWETT, Sparta, Wis. ZIRNGIEBEL'S IMPROVED : GIANT : TRIMARDEAU* Seed of that magnificent strain of PANSI ES now ready. I, coo seeds trade packages at $i.oo each, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. FOR SALE. Strong plants of Swanley White violets 75c. per two doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Marie Louise. 30c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1.000. 800 dwarf, bushy Bouvardias— A. Neuner and other mixed var- ieties, in 3-inch pots. $1.00 per doz.; $(!.00 per 100- Double White Hollyhock seed, new crop. 50c. per oz.; Double Yellow, $1.00 per oz. New crop bleached Erianthus Ravennte plumes, resembles pampas plumes, first-class, $4 per 100, second-class. $:} per 100. M. TRITSCHLER & SONS. Florists, Nashville, Tenn. THE BEIMONT STRAWBERRY SlZE^ THE BEST EVER PRODUCED. TWO FIRST PRIZES 1886. FIVE FIRST PRIZES 1887 At the June Exhibition of the Mass. Horti- cultural Society, Boston. BUY YOUR PLANTS OF THE INTRODUCERS. Per doz. Per 100 Belmont Pot Plants $1.00 $4.00 Belmont Layer Plants 75 3.00 All Old Standard Varieties. Potted plants 60 2.50 Layerplants 30 1.00 Jewell potted plants 1.00 4.00 Jewell layer plants 75 3.00 Send your address now for Illustrated Catalogue of DUTCH BULBS, For Winter Flowering. SENT FREE. OLD RELIABLE SEED AND Agricultural Warehouse Parker & Wood. 49 North Market St., BOSTON. Mention American Florist. 52 The American Florist. Sept. I, The Man With a Secret. The days of secrets in the trade are gone. Still occasionally you will find some uioss-liaclc carefully j^uard- ing some old chestnut of a method of culture under lock and key. It matters not that his "secret" method has been louj( since tried and discarded THt V^^»» ^N\TH ^ StCRU. Note iiy the Artist. — The "huge object in the greenhouse is not intended for a canvassed ham but for a "chestnut." and the spot upon its side for a worm hole which the worm had neglected to pull in after him. by more advanced cultivators, and that it was years ago spread broadcast over the land through the horticultural press. He seldom reads, hence he is not aware of the fact and he still rests under the impression that he will carry his " secret" with him to the grave. The man with the " secret " seldom has a prosperous appearance, strange as it may seem. His "secret" does not seem to profit him, though he is holding it for nothing but profit. He spends so much time guarding it that legitimate methods suffer. He is certainly entitled to our sympathy, and for him here we drop a large sized tear ( * ). Challenge Ventilator. Without a riv.tl . ilh- ; m L u^t, Speed in opcr- atiii}? or Security in en.'^c of storms. No Liability to Break or get out of order. Simple in construction, perfect in operation I'lirtloH wlHliinR e»tliiint«rt will be cheerfully lur- niHhud with the Humu on iippllcallon. In all vn^v^. pleuHe Klvo the folluwluK (llinonHlontt : Iflt. (ilTit the leiiKth an^arE>E^S, V .A. Xy V E> L'st (iuvU-e ever invented for )nvlnt; putty. WItli tills you cttn make did leaky hhhii perfectly tliiht without reuiovlnn the Klaas. It will do the work of Hve men In beddInK iilaKS. Sent by Express on receipt ol price. $2.50. J. H. IVES. Daivbuhy. Comx. M. M. BAYERSDORFER A, CO. 56 N, 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., .MHiiiiracturer.H and Importers of NEW CATALOGUE HEADY, and Kent free on application. GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. AM, lil.AZIRItS' SUIM'I.IKS. tf Write for Latent Prloen. t887. The American Florist. 53 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYine'sloilGrSorks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers Caiacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New List. PETER DEYINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufiictured by 335 East 3l8t Street. - NEW YORK. iliJlJIIIIll MANUFACTUREH^OF THE PATENT CLAMP. Vy^RfJ)ESlGNS, 1432 MORGAN ST -SST.UOUlS.MO.r SEND FOR gj% wholesale: :- PRICELIST. tlCEomsville. Inclianapoll.s,Cin- ■TI>rTlT!l I'lll I Lri4|cinnatl and tne winter re- HlUuUiiMjlUlln sorts of Florida and the SipBliplllellBglgP'soutn. For full information E. O. McCormick, Gen. Passenger Ag't, Chicago. Wm. Radam's Patent Process tor Preserving Perishable Goods is the most perfect prooess on earth. _ It kills the ruDgus, or germs in the articles treated, and fermentation is stopped. Any quantity up to a oar load can be treated at one time. Patented September 28, 1886. Bend lor oironlars to WuuRadam, _ Aiutia.TM. Greenhouse Heating ^^^ Ventilating HlfcHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Merger Street, New York. Ri5e ]f afferrjs af lixn'ila-PS, ilichteen Sizes, Sop^ulaal^el KiFZ jSox JSoilePS ©aaale Jsailers, (^onictal leioilePSj Ti^asc |^upr)ir)q ttyalep rieaTePS Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send -4 cents postage for Illustrated Catalogrue. GREENHOUSE HEATING APPARATUS. ' .a.i.ij:E!n.'roiv " :^oiIj:e:ei.. WROUGHT WELDED BOILERS WILL NOT CRACK LIKE CAST IRON. NO SEAMS OR RIVETS TO BECOME LEAKY.— SEVEN PATTERNS. FORTY-SIX SIZES. Staitable for Hard or Soft Coal, Gas-Cokie or Wood. Greenhouse pipes and fittings with improved rubber ri^g joints as used in England, by which a perfect joint can be made in one minute and at half the cost of the old-fashioned calked joints. .^_^^^_^_^^_^ — 1^- GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. — 1^ Awarded to our Boilers at London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Manchester, Birmingham, &c., after actual working tests against a/l comers. -write. *or c«atciioe«.es. Eclipse Manufacturing Company, 125 South Clinton Street, near Monroe, DICK'S HOT WATER GRATES Are more economical in fuel and will last THREE TIMES as long as the solid grates; they can be used in connection with Hot Air Flues. Send for circular of TUBULAR SADDLE BOILERS AND GRATES' ° JOHN DICK, Jr., 273 South lltU St., PhlladelpUIa, Pa. 54 The American Florist. Sept. I, Index to Advertisers. Amertcan FlorlatCo... 4:t Baker, K 28, 47 BukkerBrus V) Bailer. F. A 28 Bayersdorfer, M. M. 8l Oo 20. 52 Beat'li Jt Co 29 BealtyjtC'u 2a Beerborstft Co 48 Benard, K. Jr 21), 47 BIsbop, Wm. R S) Blanc, A 51 Bock.Tliea 43 Brackenridtfe A Co — SI Brague, L. B Brenneiiian & Petter- son 47 Burt, Albert 47 Brown * Cantleld 30 BuU, Paul ASons 47 BuddenborK, Herman 49 BurKeviji. V. (i 28 CasseL.lacnbC 29 Chandler, B. B 28 Critcbell, B. P. 4Ci>... 4:i Ueakin, Kobt. T. & Co. 47 DeVeer, J. A 49 Deylne, Peter 30, 53 Ulck,JobnJr 53 Dillon.J. L 28,45 Dreer, H. A.. 30,32.48, 50 KameB, U. W.&Cc... 28 Eclipse Mfg. Co 6:1 Elliott. B. A. .Co 43. 50 ~ , 61 50 r& Barry. . F.. £ll« Eva ExeterMacb. W'ks. ;<0. 51 Fassett, F. E. & Bro.. . . 49 Gallagher. M.F 28 Gartleld Hark Rose Co. 4;i Gaaser. J.M 64 Germond, W.C 43 Qlddlngs. A :«. 48 Grlflith.Jas 52 Growtage, Henry J — 47 Hales.H. W 47 Halllday. K.J 28 Hallock & Thorpe 49 Hammond & Hunter.. 45 Hammond's Slug Shot 32, 60 Harold, Thos. G 50 Harvey, J.J la Henderson. P. &Co..3:i. 60 Herr. Albert M 32. 51 Hlgley, Henry 0 60 Hill A Co 43 Hlppard. K 49 Hltchlngs* Co 53 Hooker, H. M :U, .62 HulsebOBcli Bros 49 Ives, J. H 52 Jansen. Kd 29 Jewett.Z. K 61 Joosten. C H..29. 32, 49, fil Keyes, John 46 King, James 29. 49 Krlclc, W.C :U, 60 Krlenberg, Oscar U 51 Kuehn, C. A 30. .63 LaRocbe & »tabl.. . .4.6. 47 McAllister, K. E 49 McFarland,J. Horace.. 60 Maitre. R 48 Marseheutz & Bacba- rach. Matthews, Wm ,61 Meyer, Andrew 2s, 47 Michel PlantiSeedCo 49 .Miller, Geo. W 43 Monon Route 53 Mott.J.U. IronWka.. 52 Mullen, Geo 28, 45 Myers 4 Co 54 Nanz&Neuner 3.3, 47 Oelschlg. A. C 29 Parker&Wood 51 Perkins, John J 45 Perkins, J. N 47 Peters, C. A 43 Price, dharles 8 80 Prlngle i Horsford ... 51 Quaker Machine Wks. 62 Radam, Wm ;i\ Rice & Whltacre Mfg. Co , 63 61 Rosellifg."5o!?.?".'.'r. '. '. 60 ROSS& Millang 45 Saul. John 64 Schultheis Bros 43 Scbuiz, Jacob 4:1 Scollay, John A 54 Segers&Co 50 Sheppard, E. & Sons. .. 49 Shelmire, W. R 61 Sheridan, W.F 45 Slebrecht&Wadley.... 51 Situations, Wants etc. 28.42. 43 Smith. C. A., Floral Co. 29 Smith & Smith 60 Steffens, N 53 Stewart, Wm. J 46 Storrs& Harrison Co.. 48 Strauss. C. & Co 45 Teas. E. Y 28 Thomson. Mrs. J.8.R. 49 Thorburn. J. M. 4Co.. 33 TritHcbier&Sons 51 Ude.J. W .54 Waterpnjofing 49 Vaughan. J.C.30,43,45, 48 Ware, Thos. S .'O Waterer. n 3.3 Weathered, Thos.W. . 51 Welch Bros 46 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 47 Whitnall. Frank & Co. 'M Wilks, S., Mfg. Co 54 Williams, H.W.iSons £9 Wilson Bros .6:1 Wilson, Wm. C 48 Wlttbold,Geo 61 Wolff, L. Mfg. Co 52 Wood, I.e. & Bro 43 Young. Thos. Jr..& Co. 45 Zirnglebel.D 61 A HANDSOMK gold watch was presented to the retiring president of the society. Mr. Robt Craig, and a diamond pin to his wife. Portland Ckmknt.— Will some reader of the Fu)Ki.sT tell me the proper pro- portions of Portland cement and sand to use in making cement walks? A. C. A very laru-e Block of i hoice East India,' Orchids, VIZ. : Phalanoiwis, Kenanthera, Hacoola- bluni.s,^rll iTiig Ikmmmm LFiiLtim) o Mmerica is "the Prow nf the UbssbI; therB may be mars comfort Rmidships, hut wb stb ths Srst ta touch Unknown Soas,' Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 15, 1887. No. 51. Copyright, 1SS7, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the 1st and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Generai. Offices, 54 I.a Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room Sr, Vanderbilt Building, New York, All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago. Society of American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-president ; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Broni- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, 18, 19, The Future of the National Society. BY ALFRED E. WHITTLE. No doubt there are many florists who think the same as does one of the dele- gates to the Chicago meeting, and believe that because no direct pecuniary benefit results from being a member of the S. A. F, and attending the meetings of the so- ciety, that the expenditure incurred by so doing is useless and unnecessary. Such men are (Jile with all those \vho in every age have opposed and attempted to retard progress and development. It is useless to argue with them. They can- not be made to see that all ideas must enter the mind through the right use of the perceptive faculties that are given to men. These faculties are aroused and stimulated by the assembling together of kindred minds. A few words spoken may be the means of throwing light upon some subject that has long been a mys- tery to some of the number. Be a man ever so intelligent and persevering, it will always be found that others can help him considerably in the gleaning of knowledge. Some idea will be ex- pressed, some statement made which will at once bring out some reply. If there had been no discussion, this interchange of opinions would have been wanting. Some may say: " I can gather all the in- formation without the expense of the journey, simply by reading the report of the society." Action of this nature can- not be commended, for if all were so selfish, then no meeting could possibly be held. To acquire, without being willing to contribute to the general store, is un- generous and unmanly. He who states that mingling with pro- gressive and enlightened florists will not enable him to sell a ten-cent bouquet, is surely very limited in the scope of his ideas. The man who never leaves his native village, and whose horizon is bounded only by the fields he cultivates, would never be progressive in his meth- ods, but would tread from year to year in the steps of his ancestors. If there is a newer and better way of making even a ten-cent bouquet, it behooves every wide- awake florist to know of it. To feel that one is behind the age, groping along miles behind his rivals, is certainly a most galling thought to many minds. There were men at the Chicago con- vention thoroughly versed in the special- ties for which they are famous. It is safe to assert that in their particular line no man at that meeting was competent to teach them anything. Why, then, did they attend ? Surely they did not expect to be instructed in the cultivation of roses and bulbs, or to be taught how to conduct their large businesses. Yet if these men were asked if they received benefit from their trip, each one would answer "Yes." They fully understand that mutual intercourse broadens thought and develops intellect ; that no man un- less he travels and observes can ever ex- pect to retain his position as a leader. Governed by the same slow and unpro- gressive spirit are also those who attend meetings, but instead of taking part in the proceedings, only predict failure to the undertaking. "It can never suc- ceed " is a statement often made respect- ing every enterprise, but we may be sure that the heart of the person who makes tjiis assertion is not interested in the matter. Let thoughtful perseverance be applied, and there is no work that cannot be made a success. Criticism is invited as to all work of the S. A. F,, but let the criticism be given with the view to im- provement, and not in the spirit of carp- ing indifference. There is a glorious future before our society. Many of the members are enthusiastic workers, and they are also men who show by their suc- cess in our business that they are skill- ful cultivators and intelligent observers. The years to come will show that those florists not with us are content to remain inactive while others are advancing and crowding to the front. Next year will be the golden oppor- tunity for New York and other eastern states to prove to the west that the claims which we have made are substantiated by facts. The grandest exhibition of cut flowers ever seen on this continent could be given in the metropolis, and it would not be too much to say, in the, world. The skilled growers living in the vicinity of New York, Philadelphia and Boston excel all competitors in the growing of cut flowers for market. Let every one of them become interested and decide now as to what they could exhibit at the meeting of the convention in 1888. Many flowers from each one would not be needed. Quality more than quantity would be the desideratum. Not only flowers but plants also could be given a prominent place. Retail florists should be induced to exhibit designs illustrative of their skill and ability. All that is needed to make such' an exhibition an overwhelming success is to interest the men who are competent to exhibit. The leading florists of Europe might be in- vited with confidence to view our prod- ucts, if only the florists of this section would become zealous in this matter. What a show we could make ! Surpass- ing anything of the kind ever before at- tempted. The florists of the continent, hearing of the efforts put forth, would troop in large numbers to the display. A convention of such magnitude would command the respectful attention not only of the daily press of New York, but of the public in general, and a greater impetus would be given to the florist's business than it has yet received. But it is one thing to talk, and another to execute. To successfully carry out this project means work — hard work for some. But New York must do her best, and ex- penditure of neither time nor money should deter her florists from showing the world her capabilities. Men love to follow a crowd. Make the next conven- tion a success, and numbers will be ready to join the ranks of the society. But let it be a failure, and we may as well give up all hope of ever making the S. A. F. the representative society. Suc- cess, then, depends entirely upon the ef- forts put forth by the New York florists and their neighbors. If the majority be- come awakened to the importance of the cause, there is no doubt but that all will do their part, and when this co-operation is effiected success is insured at once. Cutting Roses. Mr. Chas. Anderson touched the right string when he stated at Chicago that different roses require different soils and different treatment. Any observant man accustomed to roses must have no- ticed the varied characteristics of those kinds that are generally forced under glass. No two are alike, either in their habit of growth or habit of flowering. The wise man will notice these peculiari- ties and will adapt his methods to the different requirements. This thought suggests the advisability, as far as practicable, of every grower cutting his own roses. Going over the plants three or four times each day enables the manager to ascertain the exact condition of his stock more accu- rately than in any other way. Spider is seen at its first appearance, and the man who is syringing is at once directed to check its ravages. Likewise mildew is manifest immediately the plants are at- tacked, with the result of its speedy re- moval. The condition of the soil can be constantly watched, and water diminished or increased as needed. Not only does this work enable the grower to control completely the cultivation of his roses far better than by any other plan of observa- tion, but it is also a. means whereby the 56 The American Florist. Sept. IS, standard of his bloom is kept near the maximum. Nothing pertaining to fine roses is of more importance than the cutting. So much depends upon how the flowers are cut as to their future vahie upon the counters of the retail dealers, and as different varieties need different periods of cutting, this work should be delegated, if the best results are to be obtained, only to skilled hands. This may be considered a matter of minor importance by some, but from long observation I am convinced that thousands of flowers are injured by wrong methods of cutting ; some are cut too early, some too late. This is another point in which no rule can be laid down. Cut Bon Silene in the bud, and it is all right ; but cut La France too tight, and a perfect flower is never obtained ; or let a I'erle open as far as a La France before cutting, and its after value will be small. So with all the others ; each has its special growth and special flower. There- fore to be successful in the cultivation of roses demands a constant vigilance, in order that an intimate acquaintance with all the varied peculiarities may be ob- tained. A. E. AVhitti.e. Eucharis Amazonica — How to Flower them Successfully. BV H. A. SIKHHKCHT. One essential is to have good strong bulbs ; they should be not less than five to six inches in circumference. Many disappointments arise from endeavoring to flower weak bulbs which have been purchased in pots, were well dressed in foliage, and presented a favorable ap- pearance, the purchaser taking it for granted that so long as he bought eucha- ris ])lants, he would soon have a crop of flowers. Do not waste space and time on small bulbs. Buy only strong, ma- tured, doruiaut bulbs in fall or spring ; these can generally be purchased for $20 to $2$ a hundred. If to be planted on a bench or table, select a place where you can give them plenty of bottom heat in winter ; a .shady side or end of a tea rose house is a good place. Have the bottom of the bench arranged to give ample drainage ; laj' sod, grassy side down, over the cracks, and fill in with good rich .soil prepared as follows : To three parts of rotted sods add one part of well-rotted manure and one part of sharp sand ; with this mix a half peck of ground bone and the same of air-slaked lime to each barrel of soil. Place this on your table to the depth of four inches — or five inches for extra strong bulbs — and plant your bulbs about six inches apart each way, allowing the neck of the bulb to protrude above the surface. Plant firm, and after planting give them a good soaking ; afterwards water only when the soil requires it until after the leaves or flower stalks begin to move ; when this is noticed you may know that the bulbs are rooting, and water more freely, though still carefully. The fir.st flowers will l)e but little more than half size, but don't be discouraged, as you are only growing and establishing your bulbs. After two or three good leaves are developed on each bulb you may gradually withhold water from them beginning at one end, to stop growth and ripen your bulbs. If you have a large (|uantity you can grade them and ripen them off in succession when the foliage appears flabby and wilted, but do not dry up or kill the leaves entirely. Tlien Ijegin watering again, sparingly at first. Keej) u]) heat as even as possible even when resting; they can stand 70° to 90° bottom heat and do well. As growth becomes stronger a strong mulch- ing or feeding with liquid manure wiU greatly assist in developing handsome flowers. In this way eucharis may be had in bloom the year round, securing three crops of bloom from the bulbs — one in August or September, one about the holi- days, and another about Easter, provid- ing they are well cared for and properly rested. While growing syringe freely, and with tepid water if possible. They can be left on the same bench without change for three years if well fed at growmg periods. Propagating Alternantheras. II Y C. STROMBACK. Our method of propagating the large quantities of alternantheras which we use yearly in the bedding here is as fol- lows : For paronychioides major and versicolor we take cuttings from bedded plants about the middle of August and place in a propagating frame — which is simply a cold frame with two inches of sand in the bottom — where they root readily, if given proper attention. After the cuttings are rooted they are potted in rose pots, three cuttings to a pot, and then half-plunged in another frame, being set in in rows an inch apart, the pots touching in the rows. Rose pots are preferred as giving considerable root room while at same time economizing surface space. A thousand plants can in this way be placed under the usual 6-foot sash, and may remain here until Octo- ber, when they should be removed to the greenhouse for the winter. About the latter part of March the plants are separated and potted singly in the same size pots ; in these they remain until used in the spring. We find that when these two varieties are propagated in winter the cuttings will root satis- factorily, but will not make a good growth, while the method dscribed al- wa}'S insures an abundance of good plants. Alternantheras amrena and aurea nana are handled differently. Stock plants are kept over from the year previous, and in August or September potted up into 3-inch pots and grown on for cuttings to be struck in December. If short of stock plants we pot up plants from the beds in the fall and use cuttings from these in same way. When rooted, the cuttings are potted, three in a 2 '2-inch pot, and separated in March as with the other va- rieties. During the winter the plants form roots, and in spring the growth is rapid. About the middle of March or first of April the plants of all varieties are moved out into hotbeds to make room in the houses. I,0PG^"^^^*6 ^BK«ts. been made ; still the prices of those bed- ding plants of which the largest quanti- ties are used have dropped very close to the cost of production with the meth- ods employed in many places. The only way to meet such a state of affairs is to reduce the cost of production. If you find you cannot do this, waste no time in seeking other business, for you will wait in vain for an advance in prices. If you can discover means by which you may reduce cost of production, you will be one of the survivors of the crucial period through which the trade will pass, as all trades have heretofore done. To those who doubt that the cost of producing large quantities of bedding plants can be materially reduced, we will give some figures. At the greenhouses of South Park, Chicago, are produced annually fully 200,000 bedding plants, all of good size and first quality. These are grown in nine houses, 100x12 feet each, and hotbeds which are covered by 200 sash, dy-ll'i feet each. At the Lincoln Park greenhouses, in the same city, 175,- tx)0 plants are grown in six houses, 100 x 12 each, and hotbeds which are covered by 260 sash. 6x3"2. At the last-named place four men and one boy are con- stantly employed both winter and sum- mer. It will be noted that the hotbed sash constitute a very large share of the total amount of glass used, and these hotbeds and cold frames play an important part, at slight expense, in the production of the bedding plants grown. At this time, in a frame in which is placed two inches of sand, propagating is being carried rapidly forward. We give an illustration of a part of the frame filled with cuttings of alternantheras. Another frame is filled with cuttings of colcus made from the trimmings of the fancy beds. The.se cut- tings when rooted will be potted into 2^inch pots, and will be placed in an- other frame to remain until October, when they will be removed to the green- house ; about the holidays they will be repotted into 3s, and during the latter part of March cuttings will be taken from thom for the main crop and the old plants thrown away. A diagram of the frame yard at Lin- coln Park will be foimd on this page ; the yard is protected by a 6-foot tight board fence on all sides except toward the south, where a picket fence does duty. The arrangement of the frames, tool anil storage sheds, etc., can be seen by consulting the diagram. The walks between the frames are all sufficiently wide to admit a wheelbarrow, and all de- vices which can be made to save labor are utilized. Stored at one side may be seen a large quantity of board shutters— of which we give a sketch — which are used to cover the frames at night during very cold weather. They are made of matched stuff, and are found to be much more de- sirable than straw mats, in addition to lasting much longer. They are painted and protected from the weather when not in use. In the spring these frames are made into hotbeds, and as early as the middle of March many plants are moved into them from the greenhouses, making room there when it is very valuable. At this early date geraniums, echeverias, alyssums, alternantheras, othonnos, pi- leas, heliotropes, oxalis, feverfews, Cine- raria maritima, cupheas, thymus, etc., can be placed in the hotbeds with safety in this latitude, if proper attention is given (one man has charge of the frame vard and is looked to for proper care of the same). About the middle of April such plants as cannas, caladiums and an- nuals are placed out in the beds. Coleus IIIHIII IMHIII 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 J J-LLU j-r ^ rmrrm rwn J r-r 1 r 3 llllllll llMIIII [I llllllll llllllll rr mrrm iiimmi ^ IN II 1 1 1 HM II 1 1 rr rnnrn rfTmn ^ 1 M M M 1 1 M M 1 1 1 ~" IIIHIII IIIHIII EE llllllll llllllll II llllllll llllllll q: llllllll llllllll nTTTTTi rrTTTm IMHIII llllllll M M 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II 1 M 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 1 1 |;| 1 |-| llllllll llllllll ^rm iTmiii '\ % llllllll \T' 1. Tool house. 2. Storage house for pots. 3. Store house. 4. Potting bench. 5. Frames. 6. Hydrants. 7. Stored sash and board shutters. and achyranthes are retained in the greenhouse and make their growth there. The beds of geraniums nuist of course be made a little deeper than those for lower growing stuff, and the plants do not require .so much heating material under them. At the Lincoln I'ark frame yard 160 sash are devoted to them, very few of these plants, if any, being kept iu the greenhouses after April i, it being found that the plants make a better growth in the frame in addition to saving room. The great value of these hotbeds and frames as auxilliaries to greenhouses is not thoroughly appreciated by many smaller commercial growers — many mak- ing use of them for only such plants as pansies and verbenas — which is the ex- cuse for this description which may ap- pear superfluous to some in the trade. If you grow bedding plants and need to in- crease your supply, add more hotbed sash and frame room rather than build new houses, unless you already have as much glass on frames as on houses. A very important matter in connection with a frame yard is to have an adequate supply of water. It will be noteJ that service cocks are liberally distributed through the diagram shown. G. Marigold, "Ei- Dorado."— I have given this marigold a fair trial this sea- son. As a bedding plant it is pretty nmch a failure, but as a foreground for shrubbery, or in anj- similar position, I consider it a gem. It has bloomed freely with me from beginning of June, and very few single flowers. A. W. M. Hot Water Circulation. Although considerable space has been given in the columns of the Flori.st to controversy as to the best way to lay greenhouse pipe, the question seems to have been left still unsettled, with each writer only the more convinced that his view was the correct one, and the begin- ner, trying to decide how to pipe his new greenhouse, only the more bewildered after reading the conflicting testimony of "Heat," " Retsbew " and others. The ([uestion is one admitting of easy and reasonably accurate mathematical solu- tion, and as "figures cannot lie" (if we can only get the right figures), that would seem to be the proper way to ap- proach the .subject. Circulation is not caused, as sometimes stated, by the tendency of hot water to rise ; it has no such tendency. Its press- ure is exerted downward, but is more than counterbalanced by the greater downward pressure of colder water, which forces the warmer to the toj). Circula- tion depends, then, on the varying press- ures excited by the weight of water of varying temperatures in different parts of the pipe. Of course, the longer the pipe the greater will be the retanling power of friction, but greater also will be the difference of temperature between flow and return, and hence greater the excess of pressure in one direction. We may therefore, without .sensible error, regard these augmentations as balancing each other, and jirocced on the assumption that the pressure is a function only of the vertical di.s'tance between opposite ends of each section of pipe under con- sideration. In the figures i, 2 and 3, which are in- tended t,Q represent the "Up Hill," i887. The American Florist. 63 „Je "Down Hill" and "Level" systems, the pipe is for convenience divided into sections A-B, B-C, etc, in each of which a pressure is exerted in the direction from its higher towards its lower end equal to the weight of a cylindrical col- umn of water with diameter equal to that of pipe, and height equal to difference of elevation between highest and lowest points, and temperature a mean between that of its extremes. (This last assump- tion is not rigidly exact, but the error is too small to be of consequence.) Using the formula given in Prof Rankine's "Steam Engine," the following values were obtained for' the weight of a cylin- der of water four inches in diameter and one foot high : Let it be assumed that the mean tem- perature of the column of water A-B, ex- tending from the bottom of heater inside to center of first elbow, is 200° Fahr. ; that the temperature of the correspond- ing column outside, from center of last elbow to bottom of heater, is 100°; and that the temperature at the bend farthest away from heater is 140°; then the aver- age temperature of the top pipe will be, approximately, 170°, and of the bottom pipe 120°. Assume the vertical distance from bottom of heater to center line of highest point in pipe to be in each case 5 feet. Let the other vertical measure- ments be as figured in the diagrams. Let pressures operating in the direction of flow be designated as plus, and those in the opposite direction as minus. Then in Fig. I we have : TTpiffht Tempe- Weight | W'ght of Heignt, rature.i per foot. ! Column. Column A B 3 feet 200 B C 2 feet 170 j 5.2282 { 15.6846 i 5.2931 1 105S62 (I) Total rainu 5 pressures = 26.2708 Column D E 0.6 ft. 140 EFi 2 ft. 1 120 FG 24fl. 1 100 1 5.34S6 ' 3.2092 5.3812 1 10.7624 5.4087 ! 12.9S09 (2) Total plu pressures = 26,9525 Deducting (i) from (2) we have for re- sultant pressure in direction of flow ,6817 pounds. Under this unbalanced pressure of 68-100 of a pound the water moves with an accelerated velocity till the re- sistance of friction just equals the mov- ing force, when the velocity becomes constant. Applying the same method of analysis in Fig. 2, we have : Minus pressure column A B— 5 x 5.2282=26.1410 C D= X 5.2931= 5-2931 DE=c .6 X 5.3486= 3.2092 EF— : X5.3SI2= S.3S12 FG=2 4 X 5.4087— 2.9809 Total plus pressure 26 S644 Deducting from this the total minus pressure, 26.1410, gives for resultant in direction of flow .7234 pounds. In Fig. 3 we have : Minus pressure column A B=5 x 5.2282— 26.1410 Plus " " C D=o 6 x 5.3486= 3.2092 D E=4.4 X 5.4087— 23.7983 Total plus pressure 27.0075 Deducting 26. 1410 from thisgives for re- sultant in direction of flow .S665 pounds. It thus appears that the relative merits of the "Up Hill," the "Down Hill" and the " Level " systems are as the figures .6S17, .7234 and .8665. If in Fig. 1 we should make A B =4 feet, and F G = 3,4 feet, we should find by the above method the resultant plus pressure = .S622, or al- most exactly the same as found for Fig. 3 with the previous measurements. That is, in the case assumed, other things re- maining the same, we could by increas- ing the depth of the furnace pit one foot improve the circulation in an up-hill sys- tem of pipes as much as we could by changing it to a level system. It was perhaps almost unnecessary to go into figures to prove plan 3 the best, since mere inspection shows that here the water is raised at once to the highest point while it is hottest, and therefore lightest, and being kept at that elevation till it has cooled all it is going to, does all its falling when it is at its heaviest. This is about the only advantage one system has over another — viz. , raising the water when it is lightest and dropping it when it is heaviest. There is nothing in the talk we sometimes hear of its being "contrary to. nature to try to make water run up hill," etc. In a pipe making a complete circuit, the weight of the water remaining the same, it would be just as easy to force it all the way up hill to a given point as to raise it first vertically to the required height and then along a level to the same point. Up hill or down hill makes no difference except as above stated, since for every up hill there must be a down hill to balance it, and in fact, if the water is required to do most of its rising while it is hottest, the pipe might be tied in a double bow knot before re- turning it to the heater, and the circula- tion woidd still be good, provided (and this is assumed as a matter of course in all the previous discussion) that air vents were furnished at every pomt where a downward turn is made ; such points are designated by V V on the diagrams. This being done, the position of the expansion tank may be dictated solely by con- venience. These vents may be 14-inch pipe tapped into the bends just back of shoulder, and rising to the same height as expansion tank ; or if this be incon- venient, small air cocks may be substi- tuted, to be opened for a moment as often as experience shows to be necesfHry. Ells and return bends should br :ast with a square lug just back of shoulder, "for the double purpose of giving thick- ness o: metal sufficient for boring and tapping, and to furnish a convenient point to block against while packing the joints. Probably an V maker of greenhouse fittings would be glad to add these lugs to his ells and return bends if asked to do so. Every one who has ever packed pipe knows how difficult it is to hold an elbow with its curved surfaces so that it shall not be "wobbly" while the joint is being tamped. While speaking of vents it may be well to allude to the special point that one writer made of the necessit3' of providing ready and immediate escape for steam, which might find its way into the pipes in case the water in heater were raised above boiling point. It seems to the present writer that to allow this steam to escape would be a 64 The American Florist. Sept. 15, useless waste of heat, since the water in the pipe is certain to be reduced to a temperature below 212° very soon after leaving heater, and as soon as this occurs the steam will be condensed and offer no impediment to free circulation ; but for air. which is always present in water and always liable to rise to the top of the pipe in bubbles, it is imperatively neces- sary that proper outlet should be fur- nished, and from the writer's experience he is led to believe that neglect of this precaution is the only cause of nine cases out of ten of imperfect circulation, since with due attention to this point he has seen some shockingly up-hill and down- hill lines of pipe that yet gave an en- tirely satisfactory circulation. To recapitulate, it seems tliat to secure the best circulation the following are the proper conditions : { i ) Set the heater as far below level of greenhouse flow as pos- sible. (2) Carry the pipes at once to the highest level intended and keep them high, letting all the fall be a vertical one on returning to the heater. (3) See that air vents are provided wherever a down- ward turn is made. James Duncan R.aynoi» P<"« IC-W " Cas?n ^3-inchpots 6.00 Brides, 3-in'. and 4-in $8.00 and 12.00 Coolis and Mermets, one year old, strong. 4-in. and 6-in. pots SlO.OOand 16.00 SMUjAX, strong plants. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per hun dred; $25.00 per thousand. CARNATIONS. Peerless, Edwardsii. Hinze's White, Portia, Jas. Garfield, Mrs. Garfield, Hinsdale. Crimson King and Maurandia, field grown. $6 00 and $8.00 per 100. Fred Johnson, The Century, Alegatier and Sunrise $10.00 and $13.00 per 100. I. C. WOOD & BKO., Flshklll, N. Y. BUBDID B0S1S For Winter Forcing or Spring Market Safes. In excellent condition, large two year old bushes, grown out doors, in all the leading var- ieties of HYBRID PERPETUAL AND TEAS. Ready for shipment on and after October ist. CATALOGUE AMD PRICES ON APPLIOATION. TEBMS : Casli with order. SCHULTHEIS BROS., COLLEGE POINT, L. I. ROSE>S. wishing to close out the balance of our forcing roses to make room for new prop- agation we are offering the following plants, which are in splendid condition, at PAPA GONTIER, 3-in., 4-in., 5-in. AM. BEAUTY, 2>i-in., 3-in., 4-in., s-in. THE BRIDE, 2>^-in., 3-in., 4-in. C. MERMET, 2j4-in., 3-in., 4-in. BENNETT, 2j4-in., 3-in., 5-in. MARECHAL NIEIv, large plants. PERLES, BON SILENE, NIPHETOS, SOUV. D'UN AMI, PURITAN, «®-'Write« for r»rloes. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., Plantsmen, 66 The American Florist. Sept. 15, @ffie (suf-iJfocuer lfra3.e. California Flowers. Rditor Am. Florist. — I am sure that you have written hastily in your foot notes to "California Flowers" (page 490), and I would uot willingly give you credit for mistaking a supposition for a fact. Your conclusions are possibly drawn from a few weeks' hasty observa- tions in our state, which are sometimes mi.sleadiug Three or four years ago the idea of California fruits competing in the Chi- cago markets was " pooh poohed." Two years ago the delicate fruits could not be shipped so far, but cold storage now places the daintiest of fruits in your markets in the best of condition. Two years ago I, like other eastern florists, thought out-door flowers worthless for shipping, and so they are back east, but here the conditions are altogether differ- ent. Last winter I proved to my entire satisfaction that the shipping of out-door flowers to St. Louis, Kansas City, Chi- cago, etc., was a success; the flowers were worn at parties and operas in the above cities. I admit that in some parts of California the flowers are "great in quantity but poor in quality," but in other parts they are fully equal, if not superior, in every way to those grown in Chicago, and though grown out of doors, will keep and ship better. We do not claim that all flowers grown out of doors will ship well, nor do we expect to ship any but the soundest and most perfect blossoms. Mermets, La France, Mar. Neil, M. Van Houtte, Malmaisou.Paul Neyron, orange blossoms, violets, tuberoses, carnations, ferns, smilax, etc., have been shipped across the continent with perfect success. It is no wonder that California has been a long way behind in the culture of flowers, but now "the mists have rolled away," and floriculture will soon be one of the brightest gems in the crown of our royal state. Ah ! the revolution will soon come, and none will welcome it more heartily than the editor himself. There will be no more club heads, off^ color, under size or poor grading and packing to worry the commission man ; flowers will have to be in good shape, or not at all. IvOok at your fruit stands, and you will see what California has done in the way of revolution. Some florists are too slow and shiftless for this world or the next ; let them wake up frou this Rip Van Wink!ei.sh stupor. California may yet be a blessing in disguise. Emory E. Smith. [While we have uot the least desire to belittle California's chances in the above direction, we have not the least faith in a successful issue of these plans; how- ever we give the letter and will leave Mr. Smith the "glorious climate" and the future as a combination of th^ee to work out all there is in it, believing that we shall all hear of it very quickly when he succeeds. — Ed.] Worked Rose.s. — A dozen Niphetos buds cut from plants worked on Manetti a year ago, have been received from Mr. M. E. rage. Forest Olen, 111., as showing the value of Manetti under Niphctos. The blooms received were certainly ex- cellent for this season of the year, Frkeport, III. — Wtn. Mennig has sold out his business to Gardner Bros., of this place. Boston. At the annual meeting of the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club M. H. Norton was elected president; Jas. O'Brien, treasurer, and David Welch, secretary. Ten new members were added to the list. The nominating committee of the Mass. Ilort. Society has renominated last year's ticket with a few minor changes. Great preparations are being made for the an- nual exhibition, which in connection with the exhibit of the Pomological So- ciety promises to be one of the finest dis- plays ever seen in this country-. Two more of the old familiar faces have gone from among us. The name of C. H. Hovey is already well known everywhere in this country amoug fruit and flower lovers, and but little can be added to what has been already written concern- ing his useful life and his successes as a horticulturist. Mr. Hovey was in his time the foremost man in his chosen field. His death is the fifth of ex-presi- dents of the Mass. Hort. Society who have died recently. Mr. Emund Smith of Cambridge, a well-known florist, died Sept. 5, at the advanced age of So years. Mr. Smith has carried on his business for the past twenty-five years in the old-fashioned manner. Making up a large basket full of low-priced bouquets early in the morn- ing he would start for the city and per- sonally dispose of them among the offices on State street and about the cu.stom house, where he had many regular cus- tomers whom he has supplied for years. He accumulated a fortune in this man- ner, but his wealth and his age could not prevent him from taking his daily trips, which he continued up to the last. It is interesting to compare the lives of two such men. Mr. Hovey was all that brains, horticultural research and love for his busiuess could make him, and doubtless his accomplishments and his record were to him a greater source of pleasure than wealth could have been. Mr. Smith, with little horticultural edu- cation, and caring nothing for it, patient- ly plodding on, selling his bouquets year after year, and gradually amassing a for- tune popularly believed to be over a quarter of a million, represents the other extreme of the busiuess. There has been some discussion in the columns of this paper recentl}- ou this subject. These two men well represent the two sides of the question. W. J. S. NiLES, Mich. — W. M. Goldie has leas- ed his greenhouses to A. Moor. Gr.\nd Lsland, Neb. — I. M. Roman has started a cut flower and plant busi- ness here. Lincoln, Neb. — Doran & Roman have dissolved and closed their greenhouse business here. Davenport, Ia. — F. L. Bills is build- ing two houses; C. Dannacher and F. C. Bahr one each. PiriLADKi.i'HiA. — Miller & Vates, 5774 Germantown avenue, have dissolved. Mr. Miller retires, and the business will be carried on under the firm name of David G. Yates & Co. Toronto, Ont.— H. C. Butterworth of the " Victoria Greenhouses " has this sea- son added two new rose houses 140 feet long, heated by hot water. Mr. B. is a very successful grower of roses. Jacksonville, Fla. — The .State Nur- serymen's association met here Aug. 10. Permanent organization was effected. The next meeting will be held at Ocala on the second Tuesday in April next year. St. Louis. — Thos. Murnane of this city has for the last three months been en- gaged in laying out a handsome park of six acres in the town of West Eldorado, Mo., which is located near Eldorado Springs. BRATTLEiiORO, VT. — C. E. Allen is building a new house 100x20. An un- usual amount of rain has fallen in this section during the summer. Crops gen- erally good, except potatoes, which will be light. Baltimore. — Mrs. M. J. Thomas is erecting a very substantial new green- house 110x24 in best modern style, for palms and other decorative plants on her new place — The Highlands — adjoining the residence of her father, Robert Hal- liday. Columbus, O. — The State Hort. society held an enthusiastic and profitable meet- ing here Sept. i, the attendance being verv large. It was decided to hold the next annual meeting in December at Toledo. Three delegates were chosen to represent the society at the annual meet- ing of the American Pomological society which occurs in Boston this month. Philadelphia. — Evsns & Battles have opened a very pretty cut flower store on Twelfth street below Chestnut. It is said that when P>lwin IvOnsdale gets his new place in shape he will have one of the finest places in the country. Craig's new Gontier house is simply enormous. From present outlook there will be no scarcity of well grown roses in Philadelphia this winter. The Florists' Club is considering the question of making a fine display in the constitutional parade Sept. 16. MiLW.AUKEE. — Mr. Joseph Pollard who held the position of gardener to the late Alexander Mitchell for over twenty years, retires from his position October i. It is with much regret that Mr. Pollard's many friends learn of his retirement from the management of the large and beautiful place he has built up and watched over with such care and pride for so many years. Mr. Pollard has not yet made any other engagement, though it is his inten- tion to do so as soon as a suitable oppor- tunity offers. The greenhouses and con- ser\-alories pass into the hands of Currie Bros., under an arrangement with the owners, to keep up the place. Amaryllis Hali.ii is in flower here in several places. It is a comparatively scarce plant, and was very little known till it w-as shown in September, 1SS2, at the exhibition of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural society, Boston. In manner of growth it is like A. belladonna ; the foliage is produced in May, and the flower stem in .Vugust, which is crowned with six or eight flowers about three inches in diameter, of a beautiful rose color, each petal tinted with blue. It is perfectlv hardy and increases very quick- ly. It is well worthy of a place in every garden. It is only offered for sale by a few florists, and it always finds a ready sale at good prices. I believe it was brought from China by a Dr. Hall, and planted out on a gentleman's place at Fairhavcn, Mass, wliere it increa.sed very quickly, nd was sold to a florist in Bos- ton, but has never become common. John Rennex. New Bedford, Mass. 1887. The American Florist, 67 Subscription $i.cx) a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6months, loper cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The AdTertisinc Department of the A:vtERTCAN Flokist is tor Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to remember it. fS' Advertisements for October 1 issue must REACH US by noon, Sept. 24. Address, THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Light Watering as a Cure for Disease. To withhold food as a cure for disease has become a recognized treatment, not only for the human body, but also for the plant, which is so like it in many of its requirements. Some time back my attention was first directed to this theory as applied to plants by a passage in "Practical Floriculture," I think, in which the author advises the keeping of plants dry as a cure for disease. With successive years the conviction has deep- ened that this simple remedy in experi- enced hands will prove successful in the majority of cases needing its trial. The trouble, however, is that florists generally are afraid to use this means for the recovery of healthy vigor. To keep a plant continually dry is considered a sure way of killing it. When a man is sick he is supposed to be in a very bad wa}' should he refuse the food which is constantly' pressed upon him, but which nature, the true healer, constantly re- fuses. When the plants in our houses become sick through over-feeding, they are still given the same quantity of water day after day, until the enfeebled consti- tution can no longer bear the demands upon it, and the plant dies. But let only sufficient water be given to prevent the plant from dying of drought, and a more healthy condition will soon be manifest. Some plants will endure a severer drying than others. An experienced eye can soon detect when water must be given. No inexperienced or careless man vdll succeed with this treatment, for such will, through ignorance or neglect, ef- fectually destroy the plants they intend ■to help. Roses carried over through the summer and intended for another winter's forcing are especially benefited by this method. But many, hearing that roses should have a rest, err greatly as to the means they adopt to enforce this rest. How often have we seen roses given a resting period, which resulted in covering them with red spider and mildew! It is safe to assert that plants so abused will never produce satisfactory results. Resting should not be productive of disease, but a means to counteract it. Some may say, "If we are not to use water, how can red spice'', etc., be avoided?" It is not stated that water must not be used, only that it must be employed sparingl}' and with judgment. No rule can be given as to when dis- eased or weakened plants may receive more water. Signs of recovered health can soon be observed by a watchful eye. Fresh roots will make their appearance, and the dried-up look of the dormant eyes will quickly change to a more plump aspect, soon to develop into vigorously growing shoots and leaves. A. E. WHITTr,E. Albany, N. Y., Sept., 1887. ©yfioPei&aPe Ma7tfet^. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, Sept. 10. Roses, Teas $1.00 " Perles, Niphetos 4.00 " Mermeta, La France 4.0O Bennetts, Niels B.OO Am. Beauties 8.011 Lily of the valley 6.00 Gladiolus 4-00 Asters .l-W Smilax 12-60 Adiantums 1-50 New roHK, Sept. 10. Roses, Perles, Niphetos $-300 •■ Dukes.Souvs 3.00 " Mermets, Bennetts 3.00 LaFrance 6.00 Am.Beauty 10.00 Gontiers 1.00 BonSilenes -60 Carnations— Long stems LOO Short " .25 Smilax , 15.00 CHICAGO, Sept. 12. Roses, Perles, Niphetos $|-00 Mermets, Bennetts 5.00 Bons., Safranos 2.00 Am.Beauty 12.60 Carnations l-OO Smilax 20.00 Philadelphia, Sept. 10. Roses, Teas fl-50 " Perles, Niphetos, Bennetts 3.00 Mermets 5.00 Brides, La France 4.00 ■• Cooks 6.00 Carnations, Heliotrope .60 Smilax la.™ Tuberose stalks 3.00 Gladiolus ,2.00 Callas 10.00 Business improving. If you want FRESH FLOWERS of best quality, carefully packed and prompt- ly shipped, order from Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. W. a ilLLEM, Wholesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, Has moved from 940 Broadway to 36 East 23d St, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. JOHN KEYES, WHOLESALE- FLORIST Wo. 11 "West ayth street. Near Broadway, NEW YORK. Consignee of the principal growers about New York. Lilies of the Valley and Lilacs at all times. Wholesale and Commission i^K L O R. I S T^ 69 West 28th Street. (Telephone No. 672, 39th St.) Kew York Branch, 34 S. 16th St. , Phila. , Pa. Greenhouses, CresklU, N. J. W. F. SHERIDAm, Wholesale Florist 721 SIXTH AVENUE, N. Y. Mention American Florist. CHAS. E. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE FLORIST, .38 So. 16tli Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Every Florist Should have our New Trade Directory. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAQO. Tho^. Yonng, Jr., \ Co., Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 188b, 23 West 23d St., KE"\V YORK. J. C. VAUGHAN, Wholesale (guT Plowe-rs Direct all cut flower orders to cut flower department VAUGHAN' S SEED STORE, 42 La saiie St., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of Ehipping choice Roses and other Flowers, caretully packed, to all points in Western anil Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is impossible to fill your order. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers if Florists' Supplies B1 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission (T\erchants OF CUT Ei^rvO'vvEies, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention Ajmekicaj^ Florist. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINGTON, D. C. Grower of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coming: Winter. CUT FLOWERS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Ross & MiLLAWG, Wholesale : plorists, NO. 1168 BROADWAY, (Formerly a 1225 5th ave.) Bet. 27th & 28th sts.. NEW YORK. A. M. & J. B. MURDOCH, TZPHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. 510 Smtthbteld street, PITTSBURGH, PA. 68 The American Florist. Sept. 15, Roses on Stocks vs. those on Own Roots. Judging from the interest taken in this subject at Chicago after hearing Mr. An- derson'.s valuable paper, it may not be out of place to review the points at this time, particularly as a great many grow- ers cannot quite reconcile the differences of opinion there expressed. What is the principal reason for bud- ding or grafting roses? Principally to produce a larger plant in a given time, and certainly where this is the only con- sideration this method has considerable advantage over the plant on its own roots ; but outside of this consideration I have never yet seen any advantage in either budding or grafting the rose. I say this conscientiously after more than thirty years' careful study and experi- ments with roses in almost every class of soil and on all the recognized best varie- ties of stocks. I do not wish to infer that it may not be desirable to bud or graft roses in some particular cases, or for certain places or some particular vari- eties, but what I do want to say is that for much the larger proportion of roses grown in this country they are very much superior on their own roots — be they teas, hybrid teas, or hybrid remontants — for forcing under glass or for planting in the open ground for sum- mer blooming only. While the worked plant will in a good many cases make a larger plant in a given period than the average own root plant, yet if planted side by side in a greenhouse and given equally good treat- ment, the own root plant will in nine cases out of ten outstrip the worked plant, both in size and quantity of bloom. To all who doubt this I would simply say try it for yourselves ; not by taking a poor weak plant propagated from a plant which has been virtually propa- gated to death, but plants which have been propagated from clean, healthy, vigorous stock — for herein lies the whole secret, if there be one. If from a healthy maple tree growing in an open lot you cut nearly all its best vigorous shoots four or five times during the summer, you will almost kill the tree. This is just what a great many people are doing with their roses every season, till finally they almost refuse to grow at all. In such cases the best eyes are selected and bud- ded with the results above described ; but it is certainly no fair test of the rela- tive merits of the two systems. I am convinced that the cry of deteri- oration in the health of our forcing roses is more attributable to this cause than anything else. I have to-day growing in my houses plants of most of the leading varieties which have been propagated from the same stock for the last eight years, and during that time I have every year imported from different sources quite a number of each sort on different kinds of stocks, and after growing them for a season propagated from them, yet I have never seen a single case where these have been in any way better than the plants raised from my original stock, and in no instance have these imported plants ever produced as fine or as many flowers the following winter as those on own roots. Of all the stocks tried the seedling Urier is the least satisfactory, while next comes the Manetti. Another great drawback to stocks is that plants on them are much more subject to black spot ; I have a remarkable instance of this here now. In working out some experiments this spring I budded some Bennetts on Ma- netti stocks ; to-day every plant is badly affected with black spot, while others on their own roots, growing on the same bench, are hardly touched with it, though I doubt not they soon will be, for this dis- ease is undoubtedly contagious. Ameri- can Beauties budded on this stock last year behaved the same way. On a re- cent visit to Hill & Co.'s place in Rich- mond, Ind., I noted the same thing to a ven,' marked extent there, while plants on own roots, growing right alongside, were in perfect health. Mr. E. G. Hill is very emphatic in his opinion that the stock is the cause of the black spot. But to return to the subject of stocks versus own roots. For the open ground I consider that the plant on its own roots has a very great many advantages over the worked plant. To put it in the words of one of my customers in the west, '• Every tub is better to stand on its own bottom." In many, very many, cases where an amateur buys a dozen or two \U0«* P\Pl Pu?,\.\vi roses that are budded, they bloom per- haps fairly well the first season, and by fall they flatter themselves how well their rose bushes are growing, but it is al- most invariably the stock, and not know- ing the difference, it is allowed to grow on in all its glory. The next season the result is an abundance of foliage but very little bloom. By the third season it is all bush but no roses, and the party who sold the roses comes in for a large share of abuse, and in many cases to my knowl- edge the buyer gives up growing hardy roses in disgust. This is working entire- ly against the florist's best interests; if he sells a customer plants and they turn out good, that customer will be encour- aged to buy again, and continue doing so ; and no matter who plants a hardy rose on its own roots, if it gets reasonable attention, it will continue to improve every season, and although it may not be quite so large the first year, yet in the end it will give very much more satisfac- tion. I have yet to see the case where hardy roses ]3lanted on own roots did not produce as fine or finer flowers than the budded plants under the same conditions. That there is a great deal of miscon- ception about the growth of this class of roses on their own roots cannot be doubt- ed. One nurseryman of large experience in Rochester, N. Y., wrote me some time ago that Mabel Morrison, among others named, would not grow on its own roots. I have a bench of this variety on own roots planted this spring from small pots which have canes now nearly four feet long, and so it is with most of the so- called shy growers. In all the trials I have made of stocks suitable for tea roses I certainly prefer the Banksia to any. It is almost evergreen, grows ver\- well in almost any kind of soil, and is very vigorous rooted, which are the essential points required for forcing tea roses. The varieties of hybrid teas also do well on this stock. In conclusion I would advise those who can to try some plants of several varieties budded and others on own roots alongside of them next season; watch them and note carefully the results till the end of the season. They will then be the better able to judge for them- selves which is most suitable for their particular purposes. During the time I was in Chicago I saw one place where the grower talked all budded plants on Manetti stock; said he did not believe in anything else ; but what struck me as rather strange was that one of the finest houses on the place was one of La France on their own roots — a direct contradiction of his own pet hobby. While not wish- ing to dispute that gentleman's views, I think it much more satisfactory to us all to give actual facts rather than to show- only one side of a question. A discussion of this subject through the columns of the Florist will, I think, bring out many valuable points and be of great value to us all. John N. M.\y. Summit, N. J., .Sept., 1887. Iron Purlins. Noticing your illustration and com- ments on greenhouse purlins in a recent issue, would say I agree with jou and have abandoned the use of wood for that purpose. I now use iron pipe, having it cut at the shop — furnishing the pipe my- self— and it is delivered ready to be put together. I have it cut in sections ot say six feet ; the sections are then con- nected with "X" fittings, into which we screw the supports, which are set on bricks. The purlin is secured to the rafters by clippings of sheet iron bent around the pipe and secured with screws. I find i-inch pipe supports, six feet apart, quite sufficient for an ordinan,' 12-foot rafter, and makes the neatest and cleanest arrangement I have seen. It makes no shade and affords no lodge- ment for water or dirt, and of its dura- bility there can be no question. Jos. KlFT. pPanf UoCe*. Yucc.\ Aloifolia Gigantea. — A spe- cimen twenty-three in height is now in bloom in the conservatory at South Park, Chicago. Fancy Cai,adium.s. — When repotting my fanc)' caladiums this year I used iron filings mixed with the soil, and the result has been unusual brilliancy of color. I find it very beneficial to all plants of variegated foliage. A. W. M. Ficus Elastica. — This is readily prop- agated at the Ivincoln Park greenhouses, Chicago, by nearly cutting off a shoot and binding the cut with sphagnum moss in which the roots quickly form. After rooting the shoot is cut from the plant and potted. EupnoRHiA Jacquiniflor.v used to be grown rather extensively, but it seems to be somewhat neglected lately. It should be grown by all florists using their own flowers, as it comes in at the right time, and makes up prettily in baskets. To be grown well, the shoots should be pinched during the growing season. El Dorado maricold.s are five to .six feet high. I stake them as I do dahlias or any other top-heavy plants. What capital things they are to bloom ! As soon as you notice that a plant is single- flowered, root it out. As a flower it is useless, and if you wish to save your own seed, it has an evil influence on the" double flowers, 1887. The American Florist. 69 Vloi,ETS. — When these are lifted in the fall, to be brought inside there is usually quite a number of buds and flowers upon them. These are seldom, if ever, of much use, being inferior in size and color. Some benefit will be derived if they are all pulled off, with the runners ; these will grow vigorously, and the second crop of flowers will amply repay for the loss of the first. COLEUS. — The best method of propa- gating these where large quantities are desired is to take cuttings now from bedded plants and root them in a propa- gating frame. When rooted pot into 2 ' ,- inch pots and plunge into another frame where they may be kept till October or first of November as the weather permits, when they should be removed to the greenhouse for the winter. About the middle of December repot into 3-inch pots ; from these plants take cuttings in March and throw the stock plants away. Stocks for Tea Roses. — After twenty- five years' experience with all kinds of stocks, I consider the following to be the best stocks for tea roses : i. Madame Trotter ; 2. America ; 3. Banksia, the large white flowering southern hedgerose; 4. La Marque. With me Cornelia Cook does best budded on Marechal Neil, which is in turn budded on Banksia. M. Niel does well on both Banksia, Trotter and Ameri- ca. I have roses which have bloomed con- tinually both winter and summer for the last ten years. G, Gedui, «20 and iSift per 100. ?las8 SMII.A.X SEED IntendinK purchasers, be- ore orderlDK. write us for a ■atalogue. .^.,1Ym. H.SMITH 1018 JIark.t St., I'HIL.ADELI'Hl.A. I'.\. NOVELTY! NOVELTY! NOVELTY! SPIR^A PALMATA ALBA Awarded a First-Class Certificate in London on the 17th of June, 1SS5. Strong: r»l£»x:it®, ^S$<>.00 r>ei- lOO. A. M. C. JONGKINDT CONINCK, Roya/ Tottenham Nurseries, DEDEMSVAART, near Zwolle, NETHERLANDS ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • OF" PlORISTS, (;^UR5ERYMEN aND gEElDSMEINl or" THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. The most complete and accurate list yd published. The key desi^uates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number uf those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the office to which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address Anikrican Klorist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 1887. The American Florist. 71 BULBS! IMMORTELLES! J. iV. r>i3ArEjEji«, (Formerly of DeVeer & Boorakarap) Removed to 19 Broadway, NEW YOKK. SOLE AGENT FOB THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogtlenzang, Holland, LS. BREMONDFILS, - - OUioules, France. PRICES ox Roman Hyacinths, Paper White and Roman Narcissus, Lilium Candidum, Frecsias, L. Har- risii, Longiflorum, etc., for Fall delivery. Spiraea Japonica. Per 100 FINE CLUMPS SO. 00 LARGE " 10.00 E. SHEPPARD & SONS, 234 Fairinount Street, LOWELL, MASS. Freesia Refracta Alba. LARGE BULBS. ROMAN AND ITALIAN HYACINTHS. NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS, HARRISI, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, &c. For the Fall Trade. Prices on application. MICHEL PLANT AND SEED GO. 718 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. Dutch Bulbs. R. van den Schoof & Son. HiLLEGOM (Near Haarlem) Holland. ESTABLrSHEO 1830. GROWERS OF Hyacinths,Tulips,Crocus Narcissus, Lilies, Etc. Intending purchasers, before or- dering Bulbs, write us for a Catalogue. Mention Am. Florist. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, NEW YORK. Supply the Trade. DUTCH BULBS! Qatalo§ue5 09 applkatioQ. C. H. JOOSTEN, 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. ■^,000 EULALIA JAPONICA AND VARIEGATA PLUMES. For Dried Graaa Bouquets and Funeral Designs. Price, 50c. per hundred, securely paclied. MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Spartanburg, S. C. We have iMivK^ s^ock:s OF THE FOLLOWING: rRRVSaTVTTRF.MTTMS m Great v^Hitj^ G^KR A 1VTTTMS "DVinble"and~Single, very best klnd». HELIOTROPES e^^JiMi FUCHSIAS ^" ^"^^ "''* ^t"°d8i FTirHST a S~8 Best New Ki^diT Begonia Metallica. AbutUon Thompsonii Plena. Write us if vou want any of the above, as all the plants are strong, in fine condi- tion and sure to please. ¥, Is laiteei, 10)1 4 f tons? EAST HINSDALE, NEW YORK. READY AUG. 15 to 20, A large stock of selected ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILIUM HARRISII, FREESIA REF. ALBA, and a fine line of 15 varieties forcing Narcissus, dbl. and sgle. READY SEPT. 1 to 5, Lilium Candidum, large bulbs ; also a full assortment ol Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips. Crocus, &c., from the best Holland growers. Select florists seeds, Pansy, Primula, Cineraria, &c. Send for Price List, noAV ready. 170 LAKE ST., CHICAGO. pr. T3>. JMo^vx^r^isorB^Kt, leeds For the Florist Market, Garden- and Farmer. I • "S Such as Baskets, Im- J^ IT GQmsiiessiH^^- lulbsi ^ A Plumes, etc 22 Day Street, NEW YORK. FULL FALL STOCK OF ALL BULBS NOW READY. FREESIA, LARGE STOCK. NPW/ PRflP QCCRQ CINERARIA, CALCEOLARIA, PANSY, and all ntW UnUr uClUu) that are now in season. J. C- VAUGHAN, Chicago. DUTCH BULBS. ! ^^^^^s! Bulbous Roots! BAKKER BROTHERS, BENNEBROEK (near Haarlem), HOLLAND, GROWERS OF HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, Narcissus, Spireas, etc. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. 10,000 strings of Smila.\- for the trade. Steady c tracts solicited. HULSEBOSCH BROS., >verveein, near I-Iaarlem, I-Iollancl. The only growers of whose firm there resides a . flD" niixed, per 100, Sl.OO. Bulbs! BULBS! Bulbs! Before placing your order for Holland Bulbs write me for my trade list. I have made special arrangements with some of the largest growers in Holland, and can oflFer you TKRMS and PRICES better than any other firm does. All orders over ten dollars will receive a credit un- til May I, iS88, Write for terms and prices. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio. 1,500 SMILAX PLANTS In good, strong, healthy condition Jit $6.00 and $7.00 per hundred. F. H. PIRA, La Grange, ilu 72 The American Florist, Sept. 75, Notes and Comments. The trade is settling down in prepara- tion for the -w-inter's business after their Chicago jaunt. Certainly the most strict- ly business-like amongst us must ac- knowledge that the convention was a success professionally as well as socially; there was plenty of business done, and the windy city bristled with horticultural facts. The hail question seems to have taken a fresh grip, so to speak ; it is on a much more satisfactory basis than a year ago. Still a good many growers in localities where destructive hail storms are rare will be slow to join, though it is impos- sible to locate what we misname the hail belt. In point of fact, there is no part of the country where we may be abso- lutely sure of escaping damage, though the liability is certainly greater in some parts than others. The trouble is that those in the more favored localities are averse to joining because they have a feeling that they may be assessed for the losses of others without ever requiring a similar benefit themselves. But there is one thing we all want to see next year, and that is a larger exhi- bition at the convention. It is largely monopolized by the dealers in florists' requisites, and while their displays are both creditable and interesting, we cer- tainly ought to see more growmg plants and flowers. This is certainly the very best occasion on which to display novel- ties in the plant line, and though it might not be advisable on many grounds to offer prizes, certificates of merit might be given when deserved. It would hard- ly be possible to offer prizes without turning the exhibition into a business show with cash admission, rather than a matter of purely horticultural interest. Of course midsummer is rather an im- possible time for a successful flower show, though an interesting display might be made. Such an exhibit ought to consist chiefly of new plants or stuff grown under some novel conditions. I doubt whether many business men would favorably regard the proposition of horticultural auctions in connection with the convention. Of course there is always a lot of business — personal bu.si- ness — done at these meetings ; travelers for many houses find it quite a rich har- vest. But a good many regard the auc- tions with considerable disfavor ; witness the objections made to them at the Phila- delphia convention. And the trouble is that if we get in sort of professional side- shows in connection with the meetings, interest in the main object is likely to diminish. It is an occasion when we ought to meet for the advancement of the trade at large, without any thought of personal axe-grinding. It is one of the most difficult things in the world to keep a trade society running without some such objections, and it is greatly to the credit of the S. A. F. that the interest continues to increase as it does. The night-blooming Iponui^a makes quite a show on the front of Henderson & Co.'s place on Cortlandt street, as far as foliage is concerned ; it grows quite luxuriantly, but does not seem disposed to bloom with any degree of freedom, probably for want of sunshine. One of the lesser seedsmen here has been advertising for agents to sell the "wonderful foreign life plant," one of the most remarkable horticultural won- ders, according to the advertisement, be- ing an air plant, which lives for mouths without nourishment. It proves to be rather a poverty-stricken specimen of house-leek, certainly not equal to the very succulent variety found by the bushel in some old gardens. Every grower has his own pet prescrip- tion as top-dressing or root fertilizer for roses, which he swears by under all cir- cumstances. Rather a novel root stimu- lant— to me, at least — is the hoofs of sheep, forming a stratum below the soil. Very satisfactory results are produced by this, and the materal has the advantage of cheapness, as apparently these hoofs are not used in the glue factories. They appear to be very rich in ammonia, and consequently they are highly stimulat- ing, without the grossness of some other fertilizers which doubtless produce a dis- eased condition in the plant. There is little said at present about the autumn show of the New York Horti- cultural societ}' ; if it takes place it will doubtless go in largely for chrysanthe- mums. One of our large florists talks seriously of giving a very extensive flower show next month, to be novel in all its effects. We must confess, in sackcloth and ashes, that the shows gotten up by private per- sons have been much the best of late years. Members of the Florist's Club are discussing the fcest means of obtaining a greater display of decorative plants at the shows ; the greatest lack is usually in this direction. There is quite a num- ber who could make a display in this di- rection, but they generally don't. Of course there is alwaj's the danger of in- jury to such plants, and we can hardly expect growers to take such risks solely for the benefit of society at large, but a show is never effective without these specimens. The street venders are gi^ng us the benefit of wild flowers — golden rod and asters this time ; verj' charming, but not altogether remunerative to the florist. Pretty soon they will begin to swamp the market with autumn leaves. They are still selling that perfumed parsnip seed on Fourteenth street, under the title of "attar of rose seed," and a great many buy it, with a confidence in human nature truly refreshing. Most of the florists are complaining terribly of the dull season — always the case in midsummer. Our friend Mr. Le Moult, who does not seem affected by a perceptibly dull season, has been occu- pying his leisure with some ingenious little inventions not entirely connected with horticulture. We have the prospect of several new carnations, as a sort of compensation for a season singularly devoid of novelties ; we have not had to pass judgment on a really new rose for several months. Emii.v I.oui.sk T.\pi,in. HYBRID CINERARIA SEED. I have some seed saved from the choicest varie- ties. Have more than 1 require and will sell at low- est price, or trade for plants. JOHN B. FABER, Florist, K.\NK.\KKK, I I.I,. Wholesale Seed Growing House. MARTIN GRASHOFF, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. I have great pleasure in introducing next autumn the following NOVELTIES OF FLOWER SEEDS. 1. PHOXDRUMMONDI FIMBRIATA.-Flower fringed lacinialt-ii, wliite margined. 2. PHLOX DRtlMMONOI FIMBRIATA. var.Cuspidata.— Flower deeply laciniated, white margined, with five loiiK pointed teeth. 3. SALVIA COCCINEA, var. Lactea. — Pure milk- white. " Engravings will be s iipi.l ORDERS ARB STILL COMING IN KOR # F»XJI«ia^^^IV. Don't allow it to be .said that yon are an old fossil; be progressive, and plant the new Roses. Write for prices of Puritan. :^XI^^. JOH^^ Iv.A.i:NrGr.— Fine plants of this grand Hybrid will be ready for delivery again this Fall. J^E^'T'E^Ol^. — This is a wonderful Dark Crimson Hybrid Tea. No Florist can afford to be without the above Roses. Write for particulars to CHA.S. F^. E>>r^VI>^S, 108 S. IStli Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1887. The American Florist. 73 4,000 SMILAX. In 3-inch and 2Mneh pots, strong plants, $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand. 3218 S. Jefferson St., ST. I^OUIS, MO. DALLAS AND CENTURY PLANTS. Fine, strung Calla roots and Plain and Viirietjated Century Plants, all sizes, for sale cheap. I^~ Please write for prices. JOHN S. HAY, ONEIDA, N.Y. SURPLUS STOCK. Fine bushy plants from open ground. Per 100 400 Crimson King $5.00 1000 Hinze's White .5. OO 1000 Peter Henderson 4.00 200 Portia (i.OO 200 Garfield 5.00 300 Grace Wilder COO 300 Daisy, new, finest white out. Strong grower, splendid bloomer. Large plants $2.00 per doz. 1000 Cherry Currants. 1 year old $l,60[)er 100 E. B. JENNINGS, Florist, SOUTHPORT. CONN. DOUBLE PRIMROSES. CANE STAKES >OR ROSES. ROSBS. BRIDE, DUKE, NIPHETOS, PERLE, DENNETT, LA FRANCE, And others. All grown from selected weed for bench planting. t»"SENl) FOR Su.lIMEIt TKADE LIST. GEO. W. MILLER. {Successor to Milter df Hunt,) WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist. OUR NEW TRADE i>ii^ E> o a:' O IC Y^ Contains over 6,000 Names of (Zdve) Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen, in the United Slates and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. CARNATIONS. We offer to the trade very strong plants, including the following varieties : HINZE'S WHITE, SNOWDON, DeGRAW, PHILA., PORTIA, LA PURITE, C. KING, CHESTER PRIDE, &c. 5>EI?, lOO, $10.00. Address, BRENNEMAN & PETTERSON, HARRISBURG, PA. my QatalO(5a<^s ^?VHOLESA.LE AND DESCRIPTIVE for 1887, of Bedding Plants, Roses, Palms, Orchids, etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock of the following on hand at cheap rates: Ampelopsis Veitchii, various sizes Tea, and Hybrid A'oi^'.?, all the leading sorts, named 0;?:j'.ra«/AfW2!<;«.?, Dracaa Indivisa, various sizes, Echeverias, Small Ferns, Geraniums, double and single, best named sorts, Areca Lu- iescens, in 2^, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots, Latania Borbonica, Seaforthia Elegans, Oreo- doxa Regia, Cojypha Australis. Other Palms, such as Cocos Wedelliana, Chatn- erops Excelsa, Phoenix Reclinata, Phoenix Rupicola, Phcenix Tennis, Kentias of sorts. Glazinova Insignis, fancy named Clematis, and other vines, etc. Prices given ou application. WM. C. WILSON, FLORIST, Steinvv'ay's, Astoria. L. I. IT is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the U. S. for Nurserymen to sort up. Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the Painesville Nurseries, tlie aim of THE STORRS HARRISON CO. being to carry a full line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Bulbs, Shrubs and Roses. Have a remarkably luie stock ' of Standard and Dwarf Pears, Kilmarnock Wil- lows and other Weeping Trees ; also Grape Vines, ' including allthe Best New Sorts — Moore's Diamond, Empire State, Niagara, Jessica, Frances B. Hayes, t\.c. Can supply car loads of elegant, large Nursery-grown Elms, Catalpas, Maples, Poplars, Tulips, etc. The handsomest lot of Pyramidal Arborvitae and Irish Juniper ever offered, and acres on acres of other Evergreens. Prices reduced to suit the times. Come and see. Corres- pondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 33d Year. 700 Acres. 24 Greenhouses Address jf^^ STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, LAKE CO. OHIO. HALB KARM NURSKRIBS, TOTTENHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND. specialties: Hardy and Forcing Bulbs, Narcissus, Lilies, Gladiolus, Chionodoxia, &c. Dahlias, the larg- est stock in Europe; Carnations, Forcing Pinks, Chrysanthemums, Pyrethrums, Pseonias, Gooseberries, Moss Roses, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, &c., &c. Per 1000 Narcissus Obvlleris ; the finest Trumpet forcing Narcissus, selected bulbs . . . .@ loos Narcissus pseudo scoticus (the garland daf- fodil), a fine, early forcingvariety . . . @ 40s Chionodoxia LuciUiea, fine roots " 25s Freesia refracta alba " 90s Freesia Leichtlinii Major . " 90s Lilium Chalcedonicutn, the true scarlet Martagon lily per 100, @ 80s lyilium, Martagon Album, the white Marta- gon lily per doz. ffl' 30s Lilium Pomponium, one of the earliest bright scarlet flowers per 100, (S 40s Liiium Browni, one of the finest trumpets, ID-inches long, inside pure white, outside purple per doz. 24s, 30s and 36s Lilium Giganteum, per doz. 24s to 60s; extra large roots each, 7s 6p and ids 6p New Cactus Dahlia ''William Pearce,"deep yellow flowers, very free .... per doz. @ 12s New Cactus Dahlia " Mrs. Hawkins," rich sulphur shading to white .... per doz. fa' 12s Cactus Dahlia " Cochineal," rich velvety colored flowers per doz. @ 9s Cactus Dahlia "A. W. Tail," pure white flowers, very fine per doz. @ 12s Pompone Dahlias in variety, iny selection per hundred, 40s per doz. 6s Show and Fancy Dahlias in variety, my selection per hundred, 40s; per doz. 6s Single Dahlias in variety, my selection, per hundred, 40s per doz. 6s Perpetual Carnations in many fine varie- ties per hundred, 100s and 130s Carnation " Gloire de Nancy," fine pure white, clove-scented flowers, . . per hun. («' 40s Old Crimson Clove per hun. @ 20s Single Pyrethrums, in fine varieties. Per hundred @ 30s and 40s Double Pyrethrums, in fine varieties, Per hundred @, 30s and 40s Phloxes, in fine varieties . . . per hundred @ 30s Florists' Pinks, in fine varieties, per hun. " 30s New Chrysanthemum " Mrs. H. J. Jones," yellow sport from Ethel, very late, per doz. 12s New Chrysanthemum "Golden Gem," Jap- anese form, deep chrome yellow flowers per doz @ i8s Delphiniums, in first-class variety. Per hundred @^ 60s and Sos Delphinium Belladonna. . . . per hundred @ 40s Double Herbaceous Paeouies, in fine varie- ties per hundred, 100 and 120S Single Herbaceous Pseonias. in fine varie- ties per hundred % 100 and 120s Pasonia officinalis rubra plena, the old red pseony per hundred @ 40s and 60s Pseony tenufolia plena, pretty deeply divid- ed foliage, double crimson scarlet flowers per dozen 12s, i8s and 24s Pasony AVhitleji. fine double white flowers per dozen 12s and i8s Tree Peeonies, a splendid collection of all the best named sorts . . . per doz. 30s and 36s Extra fine " 48s Old Red Moss Rose, forcing stuffs, per hun- dred, 25s per thousand, £i<:> los Gooseberry " Industry," two years, per hundred, 15s, per thousand, 140s ; Strong, three years per hundred, 25s Gaillardias, several fine new vars. . per hun. 60s J8^* F^u.11 descriptive catalogue nnay be Inad tipon. application. 74 The American Florist. Sept. rs, Iron Pipe vs. Hose. In many greenhouses long pieces ot hose, from loo to 200 feet in length, are used, which is greatly injured by being dragged all over the place, around cor- ners, and frequently left to be tramped on. With this kind of treatment the life of the hose is much shortened, and the expense of frefjuently replacing it is con- siderable. My plan is to pipe the houses with 1-inch gas pipe — which costs but one- fifth as much as the same length of hose — and place service cocks every fifty feet; then all your watering and syring- ing can be done with a 25foot section of hose, which can be easily carried in one hand from one cock to another. The pipes can be readily put up by any handy man by adding to your stock of tools a pipe wrench, cutter, die and stock for cutting threads, and vise, which can be purchased for I15. These tools will last as long as the ordinary florist, and are always useful around greenhouses, as for instance, you can run a branch pipe to your hotbeds in summer, to a new house or new cistern, and make the change in the same time it would take to send for a gasfitter, also saving the expense of these high-priced mechanics Pipes put in as described will last fifteen years, and will in that time save many dollars which would otherwise have been expended yearly for rubber hose. C. B. Whitnali,. Florist's l,etters Patent applied for Are You Behind in Your Work ? If so, make a strong effort «oz<' to catch up. A little delay in attending to details now may cost considerable later. You are now building the foundation for an- other season's business, and if the foun- dation has any weak points they will be sure to cause trouble and loss before the season is over. Don't let Jack Frost catch you unprepared for his coming. Have you got your coal in yet ? Don't pay any more tax to the coal monopoly than you can possibly help. Get in all your supplies inni' for the winter cam- paign. letters are made I the beRt ImmortelleB, irtMl on wood or metal r J1111PM with holes to inBeil iiitbpicks. Prices on Wood Frames; ■.'-Ml. I'uri.le... Per 100 $.1.00 l.fss limn 100. 3V.,e. •m-\n. Purple. Per llwW.OO Send for sample. Postage lOf. per 100. Script letler- ing on Metal Frames any word.Se. per letter. Designs, Monograms, etc. W. C. KKICK, 11(1- Rroartwav. Brooklyn, N, Y. .T. C. VAl'GH.AX. Chicago, A(^t. west of Pennsylvania ienor>or>Eji«r»i«oiv«s Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs, Jno. Watterer & Sons, The preiit EnfjHsh Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Rhododendrons of all sizes and In any quantity, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi sprinj^ delivery. I'ricea on application. B.p. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Sulphur Tobacco Soap. UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE FOR FLOWKRS, TREES, BUSHES, VEGE- TABLES, AND ANIMALS. g^ Samples by Mail. I«OSEJ IVIF^'G CO., 17 So. William St., NEW YORK. th plentiful use THE s FLORIST s PRINTER. Who has long experience and the best facilities. CORRECT AND ELEGANT WORK GUARANTEED. Send for estimates for anything you need, to J. HORACE MCFARLAND. Printer for Nurserymen, Florists, and Seedsmen, Harrisburg. Pa. C. 11. JOOSTEN. INDESTRUCTABLE BENCHES Can be made by using SIvATKS THKY ARK AS ihcapaslood AND Eu(?ry li/ay B(^tt(?r They will last a life- time and you will not be troubled with fungus from rotting wood. They liansmit bottom heal 1. liter than wood. Price, $22.50 for i,ooo sq. fet uf surface. SLATES 1-3 m. THICK, 20, 22, 24 IIVCHES LONG. Northern New Jersey, JOHN N. M.\Y, Summit N. J. New York and New Enc.lani>, SIEHRhXHT & WADLRY, 409 l"iah Ave., N. Y. „ ,,, I HILL & CO., Riohmond, Ind. IROM r.TTSHURGHWEST, { , ^, VAIKIHAN, 42 I-a Salle St., Chicago. CRAIC, & RRO., 49th and Market Streets, PUiladeliihia, I'a. CIIAS. S. I'RICi:. Lansdowne. Pa. THE GEia OF THE SEASOKT. Bouvardia Sang Lorraine. The finest Dnuble Scarlet yet inlrodueed, far sur- Sa88inK Tr. tie Naney. Victor Lenioine. or Thos. leehan. B. Saiii! Lorraine makes as fine a tnisn aa the double white, and ts an equally viRorousKrower. Per 100 rianta from 3-inrh pots. 8trnn»( (2.5.00 " 2i^-lnch ■' ■• lliOO " 2>^lnch " " $100 per 1,000 SMILAX, StrnnB, from Wnch pots ^'i 00 |>er 100 TA.XIJS CU!*PII>ATA, from puts, 1 to J feet, .iU cents per foot. J. J. HARVEY, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. Bulbs ! Bulbs i I*er 1000 I'seudo Narcissus $3.00 Narcissus Bulbocodluni K-.OO Gladiolus Colvilleii alba 13.00 Single Snowdrf>p8 3 50 Scilla Siberica 3.00 Wiiolesale catalogue containing all UoIIand grown Bulbs and Hoots will be mailed free on application. SEGERS & CO.. BULB Growers, LISSE, near Haarlem. HOLLAND, EUROPE. WE SELL ^EVERYTHING* FOR i FLORISTS.-^ Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Requisites. If you do not alreatly receive our Price List, please scud name aDd address and it will be regularly mailed. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 36 and 37 Cortlaudt Street, - NEW YORK. I'er 100 Kverblooming It"«ps. cx-tni slronc, ■."«-in. pots, Kl.OO Kuchsias, renily l"i 4-I1..I1 ,".1., .-(.(Ill (Jeranlunis. H spli ■! : !'i :i [mnt il.OO Imakethis.KI I >,, > - i . . niMke rnoiu for fallstock. Tl.r I I iMh.l ,.,M.litioM,aiid the Fuchsias iuMn: -i mu- ;i rr ,n i nil lilooin. Trade list on ii|iiiIi'"immm A ii;ss. MBivi-e'V' Gt. Hic;i:vE"V', CKDAK ISAIMDS. lOW.V. MEW COLEUS FOR 1888. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Ilaroldund tlie Mikado rair25o. Tokio anM Yellow .lacket " 60o. Nonesuch and Purple Prince " 25c. ,lolin Goode, the Chicago bedrier each 16c. PKICKS HY MAIL OR EXPESS. Oneof each.»l.n(l: the lastHveT.ic. Two of cach.H.'S, Price per dozen nn upplication. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. SoiiKTBi-t Co., M.VKYL.VNI). TRv DREER'S NI>'.S .SMIJ SHOT WOUliS, l'islikill-<.n-lIu Situations, Wants etc. fi,'i Smith, Wm.H 711 Spooner, Wm. H >'A Steffens, N 77 Stewart, Wm . J *~ Storrs&Harrlsont'o.. T-i Strauss, C.*Co I>7 Thomson, Mrs. J.8.H. 71 Tritschler, M.&Sons.. IV.I Ude, J. W 78 U. S, Waterproofing Fibre Co l'.'.) Van derSchoot,R.* Son 7! 71 Vaugban, J.C t'7 Ware, Thos. S Weathered, Thos.W. Welch Bros Whllldln Pottery Co. Wilks, S., Mfg. Co Wilson, Wm. ~ Wittbold.Geo Wolff, L. Mfg. Co Wood, I.e.* Bro Young, Thos. Jr.,* Co. Zepneck, Chas Zirngiebel,D Winnipeg, Manitoba. — The flower show of the Manitoba Floral association occurred Aug. 25. The exhibition was opened by the lieutenant governor, and was very successful, the exhibits being numerous and complete and the attend- ance large. First prizes were awarded to R. Alston, James Pont, John Davy, Dr. McArthur, John Cape, Wm. Risk, Walter Scott and Mrs. John Farley. ORCHIDSpfANfs.^c. A very laree stock of fhoice Kast Indian Orchids, viz. : PUalanop.sis, Renantbeia, Saccola- biums.;Eride8,Cyprlpeilliim8. Dendrol)riums,etc Also Central and South American Oicliids, as Cattleyaa, Lailias, Lycastes, Oncidiiiins, Odoutoglossums, well-frrown plants, and at as low rates as it is possiljle to offer these Hue s<)rts. /I/EIV AND RARE PLANTS, A iariic collection of Hothouse and Greenhouse plants, which arc carefully grown, ami offered at low rates. Largo importations direct from the leading growers in Holland ; first quality bulbs. Catalogues on application. John SAUL,WASHlNqfoN,o.c. PAMPAS -:- PLUMES Addrcss the Grower, J. W. UDE, Santa Barbara, Cal., OR A. VIRGIEN, P.O. Box 3119, New York City. Delegates to the nejct Till.: conve,m„,MVllUn,vel ^a\\([\ZV) (^3 f Cjljt^ Lonlivlll.'. llhll|lXfl|>'ill^<.nrr' FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. Ai„so i-'oR hp:atinc, WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. 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J.'..ll(l. U will rlnji a Ix'M when the loniperature clianfjes, and iltiK when Iho steaiu goes down. J. M. GASSER. 71 Euclid Avenue. • CLEVELAND, OHIO. fii /iflPii'iiii fiiiiif RmBrioa is "the Prow of tbB JIessbI; thsre may bs more comfort Mmidsbips, but wb are tbB first ta touch Unknaum Seas," Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 1. 1887. No. 52 filiJlii^iMERIGAiliJ fiLil©?i? Copyright, 1S87, by American Florist Company, Entered as Secoud-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each mouth by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Generai, Offices, 54 I,a Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago. Society of American Florists. — E. G. Ilill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J.Stewart, 67 Eroni- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, iS, 19, 1888. The date at which your subscription expires is noted on the address label. See that it does not pass without a re- newal of your subscription. When you have renewed you will note that the date on your address label has been changed. Subscribers can ascertain at any time when their subscription expires b}- ex- amining the address label which is on every number they receive. The report of the proceedings of the S. A. F. at Chicago will be sent oul}' to those whose dues for 1887 have been paid. All members who have not already paid are requested to forward their dues at once to the secretary or treasurer of the society, so they may receive promptly the report for this year. Any member whose name has been incorrectly printed in former reports, or in the list published in the FivORiST's convention supplement, are invited to send their correct name and address at once to Secretary W. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass., who will see that it appears correctly in the forthcoming report. Ai^MOST Frost. — Black frost occurred at Chicago on the last night of September in 1 886, and on the night of Sept. 23 of this year it was so near a frost as to thor- oughly alarm florists. At Lincoln park the warning of the 23d has been heeded ; cuttings are being taken from outdoor stock, and preparations are being made to at once house all tender plants. By the time this issue appears the bulk of the plants which are to be housed will be under cover. Florists in this latitude should not delay a day in getting their stock in. Since writing the above we note re- ports in the daily press of actual frosts having occurred at a number of places in widely separated localities. Frost in Vir- ginia has seriously damaged the tobacco crop ; there was a heavy frost at St. Jo- seph, Mich., while snow fell at Farming- ton, Me., and at Atlantic City, N. J. There was also frost in the west, though none of a serious nature has yet been noted in localities close to the lakes. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. FIFTY-NINTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION. The annual exhibition of this society is always well worthy of notice, but this year it was of especial interest for several reasons. The society was honored by having as its guests the American Pomo- logical society, which held its sessions in Boston this 3'ear. The combined exhi- bitions of the two societies were of such a magnitude that Horticultural Hall was considered too small, and therefore the show was held in the large hall of the Mechanics' Building, while the hall in Horticultural Building was given up to that diverting Boston institution known as a baby show. And a singular feature of this baby show is that it attracts crowds of people as no horticultural ex- hibition, however good, ever attracted. The writer will not attempt to explain the reasons for this popular preference for young humanity in its various colors and weights, over the horticultural pets from all corners of the earth, but it is a fact, and a solemn one for the horticul- tural exhibitors from a pecuniary point of view. The grand Mechanics' Hall is very suitable for the display of fine plants, the only fault being that perhaps it is a little too lofty ; but it was a pleasure to see the beautiful show plants set out with plenty of space about them, so that their perfection of form and color could be seen to full advantage. The hall was so much larger than the one in which we have been accustomed to see these plants that on first entering the impression was one of disappointment, but after looking through a few of the groups and getting used to the vastness of the place, the ef- fect became more and more pleasing, and one became gradually convinced that the exhibitors had done nobly, and that the exhibition as a whole was an unusual one, in size, variety and intrinsic value. The center of the hall was de- voted to show plants, which were ar- ranged by their owners in artistic group- ings, while the sides were used for the tables bearing the luscious contributions of the Pomological Society. There were enormous apples from Arkansas, grapes in endless variety from New York state and elsewhere, pears from all over New England, vegetables from the renowned Boston market gardens, with plums, peaches, crabapples and Indian corn ad infinitum from everywhere. The princi- pal exhibitors of hothouse grapes were David Allan and Jas. Bryden, both of whom showed some fine specimens and took a number of prizes, regular and special. Mr. Allan got first prize for a bunch of Black Hamburghs weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. At the farther end of the hall, in front of the stage, were two enormous tanks, in which were displayed the exhibit of aquatics from Jas. Bryden. No such show of nymphseas has ever been seen here. The flowers were enormous, several va- rieties measuring a foot across. There must have been not less than 200 of these magnificent blooms open at once, and the effect was grand. Among the varieties of nymphsas shown were Zan- zibarensis, Z. azurea, Z. azurea rosea, coerulea, Devoniensis, lotus, dentata, Sturtevantii and gigantea, the latter be- ing one of the prettiest, the color shading from pale in the center to bright purple at the tips. Mr. Bryden recommends Zanzibarensis azurea as the best one for general cultivation. In the center of the hall was the famous Vanda Sanderiana, now the property of Messrs. Siebrecht and Wadley. The plant looks very finely and has at pres- ent eight spikes of bloom on it. It was sent to the exhibition under the special care of Mr. John Thorpe. Fringing the entire end of the hall in front of the stage was the display of cut flowers. Most noticeable among these were the dahlias, which in their endless variety of color, in the showy double flowers, the symmetrical globes of the pompons, and the saucy discs of the single varieties, formed the best show of dahlias ever seen here. Among the exhibitors of these were E. Sheppard & Sons, Ed. Fewkes & Son, W. A. Manda, Mrs. C. E. Brooks, C. W. Hoitt, M. B. Faxon, Geo. S. Tuttle and John Richardson, who staged some good seedlings. The front and back of the stage were effectively grouped with evergreen shrubs in great variety, con- tributed by W. C. Strong, F. L. Temple and J. W. Manning. Many of these plants were beautiful specimens, and they added greatly to the appearance of the hall. Mr. Temple also showed, among other novelties, a new weeping lilac which is exceedingly pretty and will doubtless become very popular. On a table on the stage were shown the orchids. The number and variety ot these, both plants and cut flowers, were smaller than usual, owing to the absence of contributions from two of the most prominent orchid growers. It was no- ticeable that the commercial men came pretty well to the front this time, Messrs. Siebrecht & Wadley and Benj. Grey win- ning some of the best prizes. In Mr. Grey's collection were to be seen a fine plant of Cattleya gigas Sanderiana, Ly- caste Skinneri, L. Deppei, Cypripedium Sedeni, C. Harrisianum, C. Ashburtonise and Peristeria elata. In Siebrecht & Wadley's exhibit were several oncidiums, including Jonesianum, incurvum and pa- pillio; Dendrobium Dearei, D. formosum, Lselia Dayana, Cattleya labiata, C. gigas Sanderiana, Phaius maculata, and several cypripediums and lycastes. Mr. Manda of the Harvard Botanic Garden had some good cypripediums, among which were QJnanthum, Harrisianum. longifolium 8o The American Florist. Oct. /, and Slonei, also Dendrobiuni Dearei, Odontoglossum bictoiieuse, I,:elia ele- gans, and Oncidium Jonesianum. John L. Gardner also showed some good or- chids. As usual the display of roses was very meager. Messrs. Norton showed some of the new roses, including Gontier and Puritan ; T. \V. Dee also exhibited a small collection, and there were a few from James Comley. If the society would offer suflicieul inducement in prizes for roses, they would have no trouble in get- ting a good show of them. .\n interesting section of the exhibi- tion was that devoted to the display of fruiting shrubs from the Arnold .Arbore- tum. Mr. Dawson had over sixtj- varie- ties in the collection, many of them, es- pecially the diminutive Chinese and Japanese apples, being exceedingly showy. There were apples of all sizes, from tiny ones no larger than a holh' berry up. The evergreen thorn (Crata- gus pyracantha) is one of the most beau- tiful and showy of hardy shrubs. The same is true of several varieties of bar- berry. The .\merican jew, a native of the northern states, and of course per- fectly hardy, also deserves a place in every collection. For the benefit of those who are interested in this subject a complete list of the fruiting shrubs in Mr. Dawson's exhibit will be found in the next issue of this paper. Now, to return to the tropical plants, which were in reality the main feature of the exhibition, we find the principal ex- hibitors to be F. L. Harris, gardener to Mr. Hunnewell ; Wm. J. Martin, gar- dener to Mr. Kidder ; C. M. Atkinson, gardener to C. S. Sargent ; W. A. Manda of the Botanic Garden ; Jas. Comley, gar- dener to Mrs. F. B. Hayes ; Geo. A. Nick- erson, and Tlios. Clarke. In Mr. Harris' collection were two new decorative plants which have never been shown here before — Phrynium variegata and Heliconia aureostriata. Mr. Harris' new seedling draciunas were well repre- .sented, some magnificent specimens be- ing shown of Mrs. .Sargent, Mrs. Shaw Waban, a grand colored variety, and Bella, with massive broad foliage. A Dieffenbacbia magnifica, measuring seven feet through ; Musa superba, with a span of about ten feet ; a perfect plant of Cy- cas circinalis, which took the first prize for single specimen; Ficus Parcelli, Ph\l- lotenium Lindeni, Croton Williamsii, fine- ly colored; Dieffenbachia Jenmanii, a new dwarf variety, and a magnificent piece of Davallia I'ijiensis were among the most noticeable in this collection. One of the best plants in the hall was r;urya latifolia variegata. This was about ten feet high and five feet through, fur- nished fully to the ground. It was one of Mr. .Mkinson's collection. Another plant in this lot was Nephrolepis rufe- sceus tripinnatifida, one of the loveliest ferns ever introduced. This plant re- ceived a first-cla.ss certificate of merit. Lomaria gibba platyplera was another rare fern that attracted much attention. In this group were also specimens of Tillaudsia Iio benefit to be derived by planting " worked " roses ? Look at the authori- ties we have in favor of growing roses from cuttings ! May, Asnius, Siebrecht, Hill, Taplin and Craig — all men of ex- tensive experience and prominent as leading rose growers. Even Mr. Ander- son himself did not assert that roses worked on other stocks were a decided advantage. I write from memory, but I believe he merely stated that in some cases they would do better than roses on their own roots. At Chicago not one grower of roses for cut flowers advocated the planting of worked roses. Such tes- timony should be conclusive for all of us. Al.I'RHl) E. Whitti.k. American Beauty or Mad. F. Jamain? A correspondent of the b'l.oRi.sT who has recently visited a number of rosarians in Germany has been positively a.ssured by several, prominent among whom being Ilarms of Hamburg, Mietzsch of Dres- den and Scliultheis Bros, of Steinfurth, that they have grown together and care- fully compared plants of American Beau- ty and Mad. F. Jamain and that beyond doubt they are one and the same. They stated that there was no difference what- ever in either growth, habit or bloom. On this siile of the water President E. G. Hill is on record as believing the two to be the same. Are we to lose our cher- ished .American Beauty? In I-;urope Mad. F. Jamain has not proved to be a first-class rose, here American Beauty is one of our most admired and useful roses. If the difference in climate can make such a difference in a rose as there cer- tainly is in this (provided the two are the same) suggests the thought that there may be others among the roses which have failed to give satisfaction in Europe which may still suit perfectly the require- ments of growers in this climate. Lilium Candidum. A good many growers do not think it worth the trouble to save the bulbs of L. candidum after they have been forced once. I heard that idea expressed at the meeting in Chicago by some of our lead- ing bulb forcers. I do not wish to con- tradict any one whom I know has experi- ence, but I will only say that I am con- vinced that if any lilium is taken proper care of, it will improve instead of deteri- orate by being grown in pots, and even forced to some extent. We all know that liliunis do not stand any such forcing as hyacinths or tulips, or the likef also that all liliums lose more or less vitality by being kept out of the ground for any length of time. They, like all bulbous plants, certainly require a season of rest, but they will not stand too severe a drying off during that period. Lilium candidum, and for that matter all the different species of lilies that have come under my observation, do grow to some extent even during their resting period ; even while the old roots are dying away new roots are formed and the bulbs increase in size, and if proper- ly treated they will be better cured or ripened up than the bulbs generally are that we import, I would like to ask some of our import- ers of bulbs if we did not get belter bulbs a few }-ears ago. I do not mean to say they were larger — they certainly are large enough now — but I think the bulbs were then more solid or better ripened, and consequently bloomed earlier. I have found that with a ver\' little trouble in watering candidum after blooming, al- lowing them to dry down slowly, and keeping them comparatively dry till July or first of August, according to the time they bloomed, and then replanting them, .starting slowly into growth again, I can have flowers at least a month earlier than with the best imported bulbs I have been able to secure ; I also gel a much better flower and more of them. I have at present about 2oti bulbs of candi- dum that I would not exchange for any thousand bulbs of the best to be had which have been imported this season ; some of mine I have grown in pols the last three years. Years ago I noticed the same resu't with auratum, lancifolium and longiflorum. I remember among a lot of auraturas grown in pots and for years rejiottcd every season, it was not rare to secure from sixteen to thirtj' splendid blossoms from a single bulb ; and I have even had as high as forty, but in the latter case some of them were not of full size. \yi:.. S. Swanson. St. Paul. [We believe it true that the imported bulbs of candidum have been generally of inferior quality for two seasons past. Mr.S. should tell us about his soil, — Ed.] r887. The American Florist. 83 TV.OR^V. BViT"^tRVU Floral Butterfly. Our illustration represents a novel floral design arranged by Mr. J. D. Car- mody, a florist of Evausville, Ind,, for a church decoration at Easter. The design was used as emblematical of the Resur- rection, representing the butterfly arising from its chrysalis. The body was com- posed of lines of pansies of varied colors, while two blood-red tulips did duty for eyes. The other flowers used may be recognized in the engraving. The piece measured five feet from tip to tip of wings. Dinner Table Decoration. A correspondent thus describes the floral arrangement of a dinner table : "The table was laid for thirty, and light was supplied by five candelabra ar- ranged down the center. The cen- tral one was raised on a block one foot high, the next pair nine inches, and those at each end on blocks six inches i high. Sheets of brown paper were placed right down the center of the table. Mounds of fresh green moss were then 1 formed around each of the blocks with a gradual slope to the top. The diameter of the central mound at the base was about twenty inches, the next pair seven- \ teen, and the outside ones fifteen ; the ' space between the mounds was then cov- ered with moss, but instead of joining the outer edge of it in straight lines from one mound to the other, it was hollowed out so as to form the arc of a large circle sweeping towards the centre of the table from either side, which gave the design an informal appearance. It is now easy to imagine the centre of this as being covered with moss, with mounds rising around the candlesticks, and the outline hollowed out between the mounds. When this is done the most troublesome part of the work is over. The outer edge of the moss was then edged with brightly col- ored pieces of Alternanthera amoena, which formed a beautiful contrast to the white tablecloth on one side and fresh green moss on the other. Two light, graceful palms were next placed between the central candelabrum and those on each side of it, and small mounds made at their base to cover the pots. In the center of the space between the other can- dlesticks two more mounds were formed around plants of Pandanus Veitchi, and at each end of the table a noble-looking pine was placed ; the whole surface of moss was then dotted irregularly with flowers of bright and distinct colors, such as poinsettias, camellias, white chrysanthemums, eucharis, epiphyllums, primulas, carnations, pelargoniums and azaleas, with small sprays of salvias and flowers of cyclamen peeping up here and there amoug fronds of maidenhair fern, with fronds of Pteris serrulata standing up well above the flowers. Fronds of Polystichums angulare proliferum, with Nephrolepis tuberosa and cyperus spring- ing up around the base of the caudle- sticks, completed the arrangement, the whole having the appearance of ver- dant undulating banks, with flowers and plants springing up from them in charm- ing simplicity and profusion." Water. — The great importance of hav- ing an abundant supply of water has been well demonstrated in the vicinity of Chicago the past summer. The carna- tion plants of growers who were short of water are considerably below the average in quality, owing to the drought, while those of one grower who was able to water heavily all summer are quite up to the mark, in spite of the unfavorable season. The first outlay to secure this water supply was considerable, but the investment is paying well. Carnations for Summer Bi^ooming. — Plants for this purpose should be propagated now from plants which have been bedded out during the summer. The wood should now be ripe enough to strike readily. A New Canna.— Mr. D. S. Heffron, Washington Heights, 111., has a fine new canna which in habit and size of bloom resembles C. Ehemanni. The color of the flower is a peculiar but handsome shade of orange. 84 The American Florist. Oct. I, Odds and Ends. During ni}- wanderings this summer, I saw iu a cottage yard, a flower bed bor- dered with Cissus discolor ; a couple of wires were stretched around the bed — the upper one about four inches above the ground — and the cissus trained along the wire formed a most beautiful border; the same plant, I was told, had been used in this manner for several seasons, being kept at a neighboring florist's during winter. It was a new and novel idea to me and one I purpose putting into prac- tical operation if I live long enough. Another plant I saw thriving out doors was Sanchezia nobilis variegata ; it was growing most luxuriantly in a large urn ; in the centre there was a magnificent specimen of Dracaena Negra rubra, the rest of the urn being planted entirely with sanchezia. The va.se occupied a somewhat shaded position, and I cer- tainly never saw sanchezia better colored. A florist was talking with me the other day on the matter of growing specimen ferns, and stated that in his practice he had found Adiautum Farleyense very dif- ficult to grow. My own experience i.s exactly the other way. I find that A. Far- leyense requires a rather stiff soil ; well decomposed sod with a sprinkling of gritty sand will grow it to perfection. Keep up a warm, moist temperature, avoid much wetting over the fronds, and as the plants become pot-bound give lib- eral applications of liquid cow manure. Zinnia zebrina has proved a most dis- mal failure with me, I could not for the life of me, detect the "zebrina" and so threw my collection away in disgust — but a bed of Zinnia plenissinia fl. pi. has been for two months a blaze of magnificent bloom, the flowers in every respect being all that the most fastidious taste could desire. An acquaintance of mine, who is add- ing to the number of his greenhouses, writes to ask me if " he can grow rose- buds, palms, ferns and other decorative plants, for his trade in houses heated by brick flues." He most undoubtedly can, but he as certainly cannot grow them well. vSkill and attention will enable him to keep his plants iu tolerable condition, but they will not compare favorably with plants grown in a house heated by steam or hot water, and the same may be said as to his roses. Buds grown in a house heated as my correspondent suggests, may pass muster if his trade is not very particular ; but the people now-a-days, who use cut flowers, and decorate their homes, are extremeh- critical in their tastes, and the florist who desires to suc- ceed must be abreast of the times, and his stock must be equal in qualit)- to that of other growers if he would hold his own. Perhaps Mr. May could find time to give his views on rosebuds in flue heated bouses. Some florists in my circuit appear to think that coleus as a bedding plant have had their day ; I have heard this asserted frequently of late, but I have not heard a single suggestion as to what we shall substitute. There is no reason wh}' coleus beds should become monotonous, it is unnecessary to use the same beds season after season, and numerous varieties now in cultivation gives us ample material for an endless variety of pleasing designs. I don't just see how we could possibly dis- pense with coleus altogether, but I do think a judicious weeding out of the var- ieties would do no harm — more on the matter of bedding plants anon. The I'lorist Club of Baltimore is boom- ing, and 1 am happy to know that I'resi- dent R. J. H.illid.iy is rapidly recovering from the severe illness that deprived the Chicago convention of his genial pres- ence. We had hoped to entertain some of the convention delegates on their way home, a meeting of the club having been held and necessary arrangements per- fected, while the convention was in ses- sion, but Chicago hospitality must have been too much for the boys, as "nary" delegate would submit to being further entertained — even the seductive Fraser failed to coax them. There is such a gen- eral feeling of regret amongst those who stayed at home, that a numerous delega- tion from this city to the next convention mav be safely depended upon. Baltimore, Md. A. W. M. Pot Racks. From a recent inspection of (juite a number of greenhouse establishments, we came to the conclusion that but few florists were familiar with the value of a pot rack, or in any event were not suffi- ciently impressed with its value, hence the accompanying sketch. Vxava. the reckless manner in which piles of all sorts and sizes of pots are placed in posi- tions where a large percent are morally certain to be broken would indicate that but little real attention is paid to the ex- pense account as far as pots are concern- ed. No place is so small but what a pot rack will save considerable in the course of a year. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1886. Oct. I — Tem, morning ,^2°, noon 50°, evening 42°. Wind NW. Black frost last night. Potted abutilons and other green- house plants and placed in No. i. Lifted and placed in No. 6 geraniums, achy- ranlhes, begonias, alternantheras and F^cheveria metallica. 2— Tem. 34, 57, 54. W. Potted for stock Alternanthera aurea, achyranthes, niatricarias and Mt. of Snow geraniums. Lifted all the echeverias at south end of park and placed temporarily in cold frames. ;,— Tem. 46, 67, 64. SW. Sunday. 4— Tem. 54, 60, 54. W. to NI'!. Potted Alter, aurea. Thymus argenlea and stock geraniums. Took iu plants wanted, and cleared flower beds, stands and vases outside. 5 — Tem. 54, 65, 56. Sp;. Continued potting slock geraniums. Took inside caladiums and caniias. 6— Tem. 50, 66, 58. S. to SF). P'in- ished potting stock geraniums. Planted in frame two sashes with carnations. Propagated running geraniums. Com- menced potting vincas and more achj'- ranthes. 7— Tem. 55, 75, 62. SW. to S. Dug and took inside dahlias. Finished di- viding and potting vincas. Took yuccas out of vases and cleared vases of soil. Commenced taking o2' the offsets from Echeveria secuuda glauca and cleaning them for propagation. S — Tem. 61, 77, 62. S. Potted from propagating tank heliotrope, tropa.'olum, German ivy, Cuphea platyc. , maurandia and lobelia. Potted stock Alter, anutna. Took off shading rolls from No. 1. Stored vases for winter. Took off and cleaned olTsets from Echeveria s. g. 9— Tem. 63, 77, 62. SW. to S. Potted from propagating bench gnaphalium, pilogyne and alyssum. Propagated on bench in No. 2 offsets of echeverias. Nipped coleus in No. 3. Continued pre- paring echeveria offsets for propagation. 10 — Tem. 60, So, 72. S. vSunday. 1 1 — Tem. 60, So, 72. S. Planted out small hollyhocks received from Grace- land. Continued propagating Fxheveria s. g. from offsets. Carted manure out of frames. Potted old yuccas taken out of vases. 12— Tem. 62, 81, 72. vSW, Potted old Echeveria s. g. Continued propagating the same from offsets. Potted plants ol Echeveria metallica. 13 — Tem. 67, 74, 73. S. Arranged No. I. Continued propagating echeverias from offsets. Commenced digging beds for tulips. 14— Tem. 70, 67, 55. SW. to W. Com- menced bedding tulips. Potted old eche- verias and propagated offsets. Took pileas and variegated alyssums from cold frame and placed in No. 6. 15— Tem. 44, 58, 45. W. to NW. Con- tinued planting tulip bulbs. Propagated Echeveria rosacea from offsets. Cleaned up orchids. Cyclamen Persicum. IIV ]>.\VI1» AI.L.\X. The grand and continually increasing improvements in the cyclamen within the past few years have made those that have seen them almost wonder. It stands at present as a decorative pot-flowering plant without a rival. The result is no doubt the untiring efforts of those F'ng- lish market growers, such as Clark, Smith and others, who make cyclamens a specialty. My plants begin to bloom here iu ( ictober, and continue to bloom without intermission until the end of April. Last year I bloomed about 6f)0 plants in a low span-roofed house run- ning east and west — the cyclamen on the north bench, Gdontoglossum .\lexandr;c being on the south ; the temperature about 50" in cold weather, and 55° to 65° in moderate. It seemed to suit them first rale. The many brilliant shades of crimson, and the pure whites, of which there are many diff"erent forms, give the house where they are flowering a re- markably bright show throughout the long New Ijigland winter. One white had blooms 3 '4 inches across, although we thought more of the forms that were smaller in diameter with more deptli iu flower. Commercially I predict a future for the cyclamen in the Fnited States. The large varieties, and especially the whites, are all sweet-scented. Its thick, fleslij' leaf gives it stronger lungs to supjiort the bud and blooms — that most ladies like to see flower under their care — than in the thin-leaved cineraria or ])rinirose in the artificial heat of almost every dwelling house in winter. 1887. The American Florist. G^vOVi? 0? CXC^mtHS. Culture : Procure from any respectable seed firm a good strain of seed ; no hon- est seed firm, knowingly, will sell any other. Sow in pans, boxes or pots, or anything else, provided they are near the height required, about 100 seeds to the square foot. Be sure they are well cov- ered, Hs they swell pretty big when they become moist. Some growers soak the seed in water before sowing — a good plan ; you can then detect any poor seeds you have in the lot. A good time to sow would be from September until January. In the spring, after the weather is warm enough, take seedlings from the pans, pot them in 2 and 2'2-inch pots, and transfer to cold frames shaded from the bright sun. They will grow in any kind of light soil, with a little sand. Pot soft as for a soft-wooded plant. Don't use cow manure or manure of any kind amongst the potting material, but ma- nure in a liquid form is a first-rate stimu- lant for them after they begin to flower. It seems to me the June bug has a special regard for depositing its eggs in cow- dung, and the voracious curse of a grub plays sad havoc among the roots of cyclamens. Its other enemy is green fly. Put tobacco stems about the house or frames where they are growing. Mt. Auburn, Mass., Sept. 'S7. The Violet Disease. If Mr. Louis Siebrecht will try this plan of growing violets, I do not think he will be troubled with the spot: About April I to 15 we break up the clumps and pot them up in 2"i, 3 and 4-inch pots, in rather poor soil, and place out of doors on bed of ashes or sand, in a shady place, so that the sun cannot shine on them. I have mine under some large oak trees in a good shade, with plenty of air : we keep the plants well watered, and shift into larger pots about Sept. i ; we use 4 to 6-inch ; about the last of October they are placed in sun. We generally place our plants in the house about the middle of December ; half in house, the rest in cold frame. The cold frame plants do not bloom much until the first of February ; about the middle of February we have a warm spell for a week or ten days, which starts the house plants to growing ; we then place them in frame and give them one or two sharp frosts, and in a month they will be in bloom again as freely as at first. Last season we treated one lot of 1,200 in this manner, and the day before Easter we picked 4,400 salable flowers from them. What we aim to do is to keep the vio- lets out of the sunlight during May ; we sometimes have hea\'y rains which cause the young plants to lose all of their leaves, but they soon come out again. During hot spells in summer the spot sometimes shows, but disappears when cooler weather comes ; if our winters were a steady cold, without a warm spell, we could bloom them until April in the house. As we grow them, we get two crops of bloom. W. A. Hammond. Richmond, Va. Heating with Crude Oil. In reply to the query as to value of crude oil for greenhouse heating I will state my experience with it. I have found the results to be very satisfactory. It can be used with almost any boiler, but I prefer the upright. The burners should be placed at the front part of the boiler surface, connected with the oil supply tank or barrel by a V-ii^ch pipe. A '2-inch steam pipe should be connected with the burner to force the oil through the 's-inch hole in the burner into the surface of the boiler. An air pipe should also be connected to furnish draft. In using the system in connection with a hot water boiler a small steam boiler must be employed to furnish steam to feed the oil. A five horse power steam boiler will make enough steam to run six or more burners. The cost of this system is but little less than with coal, when the latter is bought cheaply, but a great deal of hard work is saved to the night watch- man ; shoveling of coal and ashes is done away with, and it is not a pleasant job when the mercury is 25° below zero and a number of boilers to be attended to. All the work necessary is to keep the lit- tle steam boiler going and to regulate the oil supply according to the weather. Where a place is heated by steam the cost will be less, as the main boiler will furnish its own steam for feeding thfe oil, and if the inspirator used to keep the water supply is of the right size to keep steadily in operation very little attention is necessary ; in addition dust and ashes in the boiler-room are avoided. The cost of burner, pipes, fittings and valves is about $25.00. The cost of steam boiler and iron oil supply tank will depend upon size. Otto Mailander. Morton Grove, 111. 86 The American Florist. Oct. /. Landscape Gardening and "Garden Artisans." I have not seen the original article on the scarcity of landscape gardeners said to have appeared in the Century. But I have seen it pretty heavily quoted from, aud have noted that at last vou have quoted from it. Xow you know as well as any one that this crv' about the scarcity of competent garden artists is the purest nonsense. You and I could lay our hands upon a whole regiment of such within a week, aud find in the ranks men whom the C('«/«rr writer styles "garden artisans" — fully competent to command the regi- ment, even though its ranks were swol- len by the Olmsteads and \'auxes — marching in the shoes of a Downing. I have not personally seen any good garden work in America, and have heard of but one, and that curiously enough by a garden artisan whose employer has been appreciative and sensible enough to keep him continuously employed for a quarter century or more. I refer to Mr. Hunue- well of Wellesley, and to his gardener, Mr. Harris. I have not seen tlie place myself, but can rely upon the statements of Messrs. Court and Croucher, who in- formed me — the one as to the culture, the other as to the taste. If there were any considerable number of Mr. Hunnewells in the country, able and willing to pay for a high class of garden improvements, they would have no diflFiculty whatever in finding compe- tent men of instinctive and trained taste and of thorough horticultural knowledge, knowing moreover, from an experience which is often world wide, exactly what conveniences are required in a gentle- man's garden, and their application. The truth is that Americans are just born into their building age, and they will have to flounder through that before they can muster taste enough or leisure enough for anything like fine gardening. They are not at present prepared to be appreciative enough or liberal enough, either as regards the capital or the subse- quent up-keep. I have had considerable experience myself with Americans who think they do immense things in the direction of fine gardening. No one of them has ever evinced the slightest disposition to spend much money in the up-keep of a garden, and none whatever in improve- ments, if I except buildings of glass, which in the majority of cases are at once woefully extravagant and wretched- ly unserviceable. To be compelled to manage the trarden establishments found by the garden artisans of America is bad enough, but to be told by the writers of the magazine press that they as a class have less intelligence than common la- borers, is curiously ignorant and won- drously egotistical. Pray where arc the works of these writers? I believe the only works in the country upon which much money has been spent for arboreal embellishment, grading and road making are public parks and ceme- teries. A few of these are said to be splendid, etc., but it seems very strange that I have missed them. Central park, New York, is an attempted conglomera- tion of everything seen or heard of any- where, interspersed by a very unusual number of parallel roads and paths, which must have cost a good deal to construct. There is not a noi)le or original feature in it. The planting has been done on the lines laid down in your quotation of the Cenlury article, and if a record of the mortality has been kept, nothing more than its publication is necessary to prove that architects and engineers are by no means necessarily gardeners. I know an instance within a mile or two of where I write, of a trust fund being ap- plied, among other things, to the forma- tion of a so-called "school of trees." The trustees went, in the first place, to an architect of some renown to furnish a list of such trees as he deemed suitable. He furnished a most elaborate one, which could not be supplied either in this or any other country ; but of those things which could be had here and in Europe between 15 and 20 per cent, were utterly unsuited to the climate, and very many of them were the most expensive and rare evergreens to be found in the catalogues of English and French nurseries. These were not called for in any hesitating or halting manner, but confidently — by hundreds — and the result was that the local nurserymen began to in- Alternantheras Not Coloring. One of the many questions put to the Society of American Florists recently in convention in Chicago was one the exact words of which I cannot now recall, but which was in substance ; " What is the reason why alternantheras do not color this season?" The question was an- swered and subsequently pretty thor- oughly discussed, which discussion, al- though instructive, must undoubtedly have left the querist in considerable doubt. The several able gentleman who expressed their opinions were evidently well informed and quite conversant with the facts in the case, but luifortunately they each gave reasons which at least seemed to disagree. One gentleman from the east — where, by the way, an over- abundance of rain has fallen this season — said that these plants never color well when growing very rapidly under the in- fluence of a hot and very moist atmos- H^HC\ssus Poti\cys Orhmus quire "who the great gardener was who had supplied that list of trees' ' and "wheth- er he knew what he was talking about." But enough of this. Whoever the Ceiilurv writer may be, either architect, engineer or other, I have to tell him, through you, that there are thousands of men whom he deems garden artisans, either here or quite ready to come here if any tempting remunerative demand for them should spring up, who could very easily give points to any landscape archi- tects or engineers or contracting exca- vators who have at any time practiced in America. A Gkntlkman'.s Gardknicr. New Jersey. [We are inclined to believe that our cor- respondent's travels in America have not been very extended. — -Ed.] Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus. This is claimed to be a grand variety for cutting from. The flower is stated to be more symetrical than the old poeticus, which it resembles, l>ut is in bloom at least a month earlier, and at a time when white flowers are in great demand, flowers large, pure white with a large orange cup. It is considered a most valuable plant for cutting from at Easter, also for forcing and pot culture. phere, and very decisively pointed out that therein laj' the trouble, for observa- tion will prove that not until the atmos- phere has become drj' and hot, and the growth of the plant somewhat checked, will the foliage assume its lovely tints. Another gentleman who had experienced the dry, hot weather of the west, ven- tured to express the opinion that the gentleman irom the east must be mis- taken, as there was t mple evidence to show that the weather was dry and hot enough there to suit the most exacting plant, and yet alternantheras, although certainly pretty well checked in their growth, did not color as they ordinarily do. The discussion interested me very much, and I regretted that other more important matters of business required that it be discontinued. Having had some little experience with alternantheras, aud having neces- .sarily observed the various and peculiar colors the foliage of the several varieties will a.ssume at certain times and under certain conditions, I venture to say a few words regarding them, scarcely by way of answer to the cjuestion put, because 1 have to confess that although I have formed a sort of vague opinion regarding the cause of the trouble which I have also experienced this .season, 1 am unable 1887. The American Florist. '7 BtGQU\K StVJ\PtWVORt?*S G\e.KHltK ROStK to definitely point it out. It is merely with the hope that a statement of what I have noticed in the culture of these plants may interest some of the readers of the Florist. I have repeatedly no- ticed that early in the season, or shortly after the plants have been set out, if wet weather prevailed and the plants were encouraged to make a rapid and succu- lent growth, they generally had but little if any bright color; but so soon as the weather got warm, sunn}' and somewhat dry, and the plants assumed a less r;ipid but woodier growth, they began to put on their bright and beautiful tints ; so in that respect my experience corrobo- rates the opinion of our friend from the east. Another circumstance I have also frequently observed bearing on the same point is this: If alternantheras during their season of active growth are allowed to get very dry, which may readily hap- pen in hot, dry weather, they will almost immediately lose their color, and even with constant attention they will not re- gain it again for a week or more. Until this season, which with us has been a very severe one, I have always supposed that, in, our climate at least, there could exist but two important reasons for the lack of color in alternantheras, and these the ones just mentioned ; but my experience of the past season has disabused my mind of that opinion, and has set me to thinking. I began planting alternantheras as usual about the 5th of June. From the time they were set out, with the excep- tion of an occasional very light shower, they got no rain for several weeks. The consequence was they made little or no growth and showed no signs of coloring (they had none when they were planted) for about two weeks. About that time they were induced to start into growth by continual watering, which was usually at night, and they began to color nicely. At last all seemed to be well. We got a light shower, but we kept on water- ing. The weather was warm, but not ex- cessively so. All the plants seemed to require was a continuance of sunny weather and a little more rain to save the trouble of watering. The weather not only continued sunny, but got in- tensely warm and continued so for about three weeks ; this was from about the end of June to the iSth of July. We put forth every effort to keep the beds wet and the plants growing. The former we succeeded in doing, but alas ! for the lat- ter ; growth seemed to come to a stand- still, and every tinge of color faded out of them. Aurea nana, usually a golden yellow, became quite green ; amcena and paronychioides major, ihe latter when properl)' colored almost crimson, turned to a dull, dirty brown. This trloomy and discouraging state of affairs lasted until the weather changed. Soon aiter we got a shower and the tempera- ture became more moderate The plants began to color and were soon as beauti- ful as ever I saw them. To-day they are exquisite. During that season of heat and drouth I was naturally much per- plexed. One circumstance I noticed which assisted nie in coming to at least a partial conclusion regarding the cause of the unusual condition of the plants. It was this : I observed that in beds or portions of them which were shaded by a tree from the midday sun, the plants continued to grow a little, and retained in some measure a certain degree of color. It was the former fact, coupled with my observations of past years, which convinced me (if I may so express it) ihat although a very vigorous, rank growth may destroy or prevent the pres- ence of bright tints in the foliage of alternantheras as it often does in other variegated plants, yet a certain amount of growth is necessary to produce those tints at all. In other words, I am of the opinion that a vigorous (not succulent) healthy growth is necessary, with full exposure to the sun, to produce and maintain a good color in the foliage of alternantheras. Close observation will show that it is only the young foliage that is highly colored. The color fades away in proportion to the age of the leaf; hence growth is checked entirel}' by rea- son of drought, excessive and scorching heat, cold, or the natural resting season of the plant, and the foliage loses its at- tractiveness. James Currie, Supt. Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. Begonia Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea. This begonia was disseminated in 1884 by its raiser, M. Victor Lemoine, and its name, while long, is a pretty good description of the plant. For some rea- son it is still quite scarce, and its cultiva- tion is confined to a very few growers ; the high price probably stood in the way of its general distribution, but it can now be had at very reasonable figures, and will doubtless become very popular, for the magnificent bunches of bright, soft cardinal flowers produced in the winter months outweigh any consideration of coarseness in its growth ; it is wonder- fully free in bloom and valuable for cut- ting purposes. It is the result of crossing B. semper- florens with B. Roezli. It flowers con- tinually from October till May ; it is grown in great quantities in Europe, and there is every reason why it should be better known here. If it makes too rank a growth, this may be corrected by using a sprinkling of clay loam in the potting soil. One of the most fascinating sights I ever saw in a plant house was a bench of several hundreds of this elegant be- gonia literally ablaze with the rosy-scar- let flowers. The accompanying cut is an accurate picture of one grown in a pot the past year. E. G. H. 88 The American Florist. Oct. /, Cultural Notes. All plants should be housed at once. Don't wait until the first frost — let it be done now. Thin out the buds. If you are only growing to sell, thin out the buds, leav- ing not more than one-half on any plant, better to be only one-third left. If for exhibition, leave only one flower on each shoot. Don't be afraid about the result, let it be done and do it now. Be careful in watering. Very fine flow- ers cannot be had unless the plants are in the best condition. They must be watered when they aie getting dry, and not before ; if in good condition they should get dry at least once a day — then water them thoroughly, Licjuid manure should be given regularly but not too strong, four or five times a week. In damp, chilly, dull weather which comes along for three or four days at a time during October, arrange to have a little fire during the day with a chink of air on to keep a buoj'aut atmosphere, in- deed a little heat at night after any damp day with ventilators slightly ajar will prevent mouldy, misfigured flowers — so much dreaded by good cultivators. All plants should be staked at once so as to get them into shape before the wood is set and prevent that ragged appearance so often seen. John Thori'K. Propagating Echeverias. The simple method largely employed at the Chicago parks where immense quantities of these are used annually is to "put new feet on the old plants." In the fall when the plants in the fancy beds are taken up, the echeverias are carted to the greenhouse sheds and the lower leaves pulled off until the plant is but half the original size, the long stem is then cut off, leaving only about an inch of stem and the plant then treated as a cutting. These are placed thickly to- gether in sand beds in the greenhouse and copiously watered, care being taken to thoroughly drench the sand. After the first soaking they are watered but lightly and after being in the bed a month water is withheld almost entirely until spring. The houses are kept at a temperature of about .)5° to 50°. In early spring when the room in tlie houses is needed for other plants, the echeverias arc potted up and soon removed to hot-beds where they are kept until wanted for bedding. Our engraving shows a plant as taken from the lied and the same prepared for the cutting bench. I'lanls are also propa- gated from offsets, but the main supply is kept up by the above described method. Forcing Lilium Candidum. So many points have been given in the pages of the Fi.ori.st upon the cnltiva tion of IS. wishing to close out the balance of our forcing roses to make room for new prop- agation we are offering the following plants, which are in splendid condition, at papa GONTIER, 3-in., 4-in., 5-in. THE BRIDE, 2)^-in., 3-in., 4-in. BENNETT, 2^-in., 3-in., 5-in. AM. BEAUTY, 2>^-in., 3-in., 4.in., 5-in. C. MERMET, 2j4-in., 3-in., 4-in. MARECHAL NIEL, large plants. PERLES, BON SILENE, NIPHETOS, SOUV. D'UN AMI, PURITAN. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., Plantsmen, 90 The American Florist. Oct. /, Hfte (suf-SPocDcr Uraele. October Floral Styles. IIY OLTH NEW YORK CORKE8PONDENT. Autumn wedding styles are in a large measure occupying our florists. The garnishing of bridal gowns, those of the bridesmaids and the maids of honor with natural blossoms which must be applied in the height of fashion requires deft handiwork. While the flowers used in the decoration of churches and residences are of the richest hues, pale colors pre- dominate for the ornamentation of robes and for bouquets, ('.olden rod is used in profusion for large effects in churches, and is certainly splendid, the interiors glittering with myriad tassels which fringe cornices, copings and archings. Fred. Gordon made a magnificent embel- lishment for a wedding last week, with golden rod, sumac and grasses. There were arches over the aisles at the altar. The chancel rails appeared to be gilded. Pulpit, reading-desk and font looked as if burnished, and the corners of the edi- fice were golden. An ivory white faille francaise wedding gown was garnished with a front piece in the skirt composed entirely of lily of the valley. The piece was, of course, fitted of a light quality of silk, adorned at the florist's, so that each lily spike was laid on like soft crinkling fringe, and then applied at the last moment, being tacked on firmly with white sewing silk. There were three lace flounces on the side breadths, and these had narrow bands above them of lilies. The train breadth is very full and perfectly plain. A young bride in mourning wore a dress of white lisse which had a lace front that was lifted at both sides by clusters of white asters and orange blos- soms. The latter being very scarce (only Mr. Wm. Wilson having them, I believe), must be used sparingly. White moire antique is extremely fashionable for brides. The fronts are covered with na- tural flowers instead of the pearl beads so much worn last season. The V-shaped opening in the front of the corsage is filled in also with flowers, lilies of the valley being favorite for this purpose. .\ fini.sh at the point is made with narrow moire anti<|ue ribbon and a small cluster of orange blossoms. The "wreath of roses" is revived for brides, and nothing is so graceful a finish to the veil, which is not now worn over the face, but all the fullness drawn back. It requires .^rtistic work, this wreath of natural flowers ; the contour of the face must be .studied, if it is to be becoming. Wreaths are made with coronet fronts, or sometimes just a low band, it depending altogether whether the face is round or oval. .\11 the wreaths widen into clusters at the back, and many of them have long sprays falling over the veil. Orange flowers are used for the front of the wreath, if to be procured, and Niphetos or Bride roses in the back. K wreath of Edelweiss (the pressed flowers steamed out) around the front and roses in the back was exceedingly comely, as worn by a young bride yesterday. Rridesmaids' dresses are trimmed with natural flowers in bands, and a high col- lar is made of these, meeting down tlie front as a vest. This style is, of course, for gowns with high corsage. C.irdles of white roses, .small a.sters or lilies are worn by bridesmaids when the gown is en train and the corsage cut low. I'loral bonnets are very fashionable for brides- maids when there is a morning weds^ing. The hat is a capote frame, and covered with flowers which fringe over the front like lace and are raised somewhat back of this. Bridesmaids carry baskets of bloom instead of hand bouquets. Small French fern baskets filled with soft adi- antums one side, and pink roses the other, are the most stylish. There is a run on pmk roses for all de- signs. Loose clusters of small roses and ferns are favorite for parties and to carry on full dress occasions. .\ small corsage bunch is worn to match. Birds are placed on elaborate designs. Klunder made a three- winged screen last week for a gift, with bluebirds holding the garlands on one panel, and dwarf sparrows hovering over cyperus, stephanotis and roses ef- fectively arranged on another. The third panel was of ivy, with a garland of Ni- phetos buds. Brower's pouch basket, which is pic- tured in this issue, is now one of the most fa.shionable souvenirs; it is the leading design for a return gift. The fashion of sending some floral token to friends coming back from Europe or elsewhere is now observed carefully, particularly among the Hebrews. Frequently their entire residence is handsomely orna- mented with flowers. The usual gift, however, is a basket richly filled. vSo far the most elegant novelty of the season is the French fern basket, which is also illustrated in this issue. This basket will undoubtedly have as great a run as did the fisherman's basket last winter, which, by the way, has been much improved for use this fall. It is made up with loose rush straw of an olive color, which very much lightens its somewhat heavy effect. The French fern basket will be filled in several ways, but the one in unison with its peculiar form will be to place clusters of Farlyense or other choice adiantums in one side and have these all pendant one way. In the other side will be roses or orchids. The basket will entirely lose its elTect if it is filled with a variety of bloom. The jockey basket is another novelty, and is decidedly jaunty. On a bamboo easel is placed a jockey cap, turned up so as to hold a bouquet. Behind the cap a whip is gracefully curled around onto the easel, very prettily adorning it. Be- low the cap a pair of stirrups hang easil}-. The only flowers used in this piece are those in the cap, which are spread out high and wide. The fashion of sending new babies presents has brought out some charming styles in baby baskets, which are all on stands of bamboo, the latter in many in- stances being elaborately trimmed with flowers, ribbon and lace. The baskets which surmount these stands are of sev- eral shapes. The prettiest is a palm leaf, which is so formed as to hold pockets and cushions. The leaf is of rush straw, is beautifully lined with silk, lawn and lace, and when prepared with flowers is a beautiful object. .-Xnolher basket of this kind is canoe shape, and isalso very pret- ty. \ lyre baby basket admits of more elaboration with flowers. The lyre is form- ed above the basket, and may be eff"ect- ively festooned with foliage and blos.sonis A new design that will fill very grace- fully, but which will hold a quantitj' of flowers, is the double pocket, which is a two-si; garden seed crops, we reach the follow- ing conclusions : Very scarce — late wrin- kled peas ; li^lit crop — melon, squash, cucumber, beans; fair crop — onion where uninjured by blasting. Sweet corn hurt by drought in many sections. Potatoes of good size scarce. English housks are buying all the late wrinkled peas they can get. Three prominent seed and imple- ment houses in Boston are reported as about to combine. New York.— The A. B. Cleveland Co.'s new retail store at 39 Cortlandt street is expected to be ready by Dec. 1. Lithographers report many seed catalogue covers already in hand, and in style and expense surpassing former years. The John A. vSalzer Seed Co. at La Crosse, Wis., have just completed a 5- story warehouse, with fine frost-proof cellars. Among the scarce bulbs in the whole- sale trade now are Roman hyacinths L. Harrissii and candidum, and Narcissus Von Sion. Seed potatoes seem to be a short crop everywhere ; 70 to 80 cents per bushel is a common market rate in many localities. Mr. Steele, with the A. B. Cleveland Co., mysteriously disappeared while on his western trip about Aug. 5, and has not been heard of since. Omaha, Neh. — The Emerson Seed Co. was incorporated Sept. 10, with a capital stock of |r5,ooo, $7,500 of which is paid up. The right to increase the capital stogk to $25,000 is reserved. Registered at this office : Mr. J. Comont, London ; T. Webster, Hyde Park, Mass.; Wm. Meggat, Hartford, Conn., Pres. Am. Seed Trade Associa- tion; Chas. P. Braslan, Minneapolis; Geo. S. Haskell, Rockford, 111.; H. A. Salzer, La Crosse, Wis.; W. H. Foster, Council Bluffs, la ; A. Ellsworth, Hutch- inson, Kan. Freak ok the Carnation. — Mr. II. Schiller, Niles Center, III., sends us a carnation spray which bears two flowers, one white and the other a fine shade of pink. Mr. vSchiller says he has one plant which blooms this way continually. New White Carnation. — Mr. N. Siugler, Washington Heights, 111., has a seedling white carnation which promises well. It is a strong, vigorous grower, and blooms freely. The flowers are handsome, do not burst, and are very fragrant. Mr. Singler believes he has got just what he wants, though another season's trial will be necessary to test its staying qualities. Violets. — .Xs a preventive of the violet disease Mr. I). S. Heffron, Washington Heights, 111., mixes a barrel of slacked lime with the soil in each bench, .) x 70 feet and 6 inches deep. He al.so recom- mends sprinkling the soil lightly wiUi flour of sulphur. He grows the Victoria, ami is never troubled with the spot after the plants are housed. He also mixes lime with the .soil in .same way for carna- tions, and considers it a benefit in keep- ing the soil sweet. t|MtvJ5i/f^^<^_/; i^m^^ ^ '&*!• Hail Insurance. The Florist of Sept. i gave hail insur- ance the biggest boom of the season when it said f 600,000 worth of glass was insured at the Chicago convention. What the cold type should have said was 600,000 square feet of glass. J6oo,ooo would go a long way towards paying for all the glass used in greenhouse structures throughout the United States. John Q. Esler, Sec'y Florists' Hail Ins. Association. Saratoga Springs, N. Y.— A severe hail storm did much damage here Sept. 6. Many of the hail stones were the size of hen's eggs. At Ballston but a few drops of rain fell. Many trees were broken down in the village, but the heaviest dam- age was done to the various greenhouses. S. F. Terwilliger suffered no loss what- ever, but the other florists' losses were quite heavy. Thomas Totten's green- houses on the east side of the village suf- fered to the extent of three hundred bro- ken panes. At John Ralph's one thous- and panes were broken and a number of flower beds ruined. Mr. Ralph says the stones were the size of bantam's eggs. His loss will amount to nearly ;f2oo. Al- len Wells, whose houses are located west of the village, had about two hundred panes broken. The stones which fell there, Mr. Wells said, were as large as hen's eggs, but the reason he suffered no more serious damage was en account of his houses being double glazed. Sioux City, Ia.— Wm. Smith has built a new house 50 x 175. South Rend, Ind. — Treanor & Rettig made a fine floral display in made-up work at the Northern Indiana fair, Sept. 15. Washington, I). C— W. S. Fisher, formerly chief clerk for J. R. Freeman, will open a floral store Oct. i at 1425 Pennsylvania avenue NW. Palatka, Kla.— The I'lorida Nursery- men's .As.sociation held its third senii- annual meeting here Aug. g. The associ- ation was organized in November, iS,S6. Providence, R. I. —The annual exhi- bition of the Rhode Island Hort. society which opened Sept. S was one of the most successful ever given by the society. The exhibits of plants and cut flowers were large and of excellent quality ; first prizes for these were awarded to Robert Johnston, Geo. Johnson, Sadie O. Crane and John R. Corp. Chester, Pa.— The Chester Floral Co. began business here Sept. i, with a cap- ital of )f5, SHEJEJT :iVIOSS, Tt»>r :B£i1© or IBarx'el. MICHEL PLANT & SEED CO., 718 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Bulbs! Bulbous Roots! HULSEBOSCH BROS., Overveen, near Haarlem, Holland.. The only growers of whose firm there resides a member in the States. Price list free on application. Address P. O. Box 3118, New York City Hyacinths, flner^'-^"'^ "^ — "^ ^^ Spiraea Japonica. E. SHEPPARD & SONS, 324 Fairmount Street, LOWELL. MASS. P^^r^r^ JSurvBS. BULBS! BULBS! BULBS! HYACINTHS, named and in colo TULIPS, double and single. HYACINTHS, Romans. NAKCISSUS. double and single. Lilium Harrisii, Lilium Candiduui, Lilinui Auratum, Lily of the Valley pips and shoots, Freesia Refracta Alha. And other fall planting bulbs. Catalogue free. A.GIDDINGS, Dantillb, In. Before placing your order for Holland Bulbs write me for my trade list. I have made special arrangements with some of the largest growers in Holland, and can offer you TERMS and PRICES better than anj; other iirm does. All orders over teu dollars will receive a credit un- til May I, 188S. Write for terms and prices. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio. 96 The American Florist. Oct. I, Pall trade begins very slowly this }ear. Twombly & Sous have just completed extensive alterations whereby they nearly double the size of their store, and have put in a new window which is the finest show window in the city. During exhibition week there were two large auction sales of plants. W. C. Wilson of .\storia and Jas. Hendrick of Albany sold on Wednesday, and Sie- brecht & Wadley on Saturday. The stock of the latter was principally palms, some very large, and all of best (juality. On Sept. 22 Norton Bros, decorated for the Chickering wedding. The decora- tion was somewhat of a departure from the usual custom, for with tlie exception of a superb basket of long-stemmed roses on the table, no flowers or flowering plants were used about the house, palms, crotons and other tropical show plants being depended upon entirely. The ef- fect, however, was good, and the mas.sing of these plants about the hall and stair- ways, in the windows and at the main end of the reception room was very pleasing. The September meeting of the gar- deners' and Florists' Club was the most successful yet. Many new members were added, and Mr. Robt. Farquhar gave a very interesting account of his experi- ences among the bulb farms of Holland. He described the methods of propagat- ing, planting, growing, packing and sell- ing the bulbs, paying particular attention to hyacinths and tulips. Many portions of his account were quite amusing, par- ticularly where he told about one bulb merchant who took him out of town to show him his magnificent bulb farm, and on the following day another equally veracious bulb merchant took him out to see /lis farm, which proved to be the same identical field. Truly ' ' there are tricks in all trades but ours." W. J. S. New York. The bulb sales are brisk, and these are busy days in seed stores. Palms, crotons and azaleas are bring- ing high prices at the auction sales. Lee of Union Square has the smallest show window, and one of the prettiest. Adolph Le Moult will give a grand fall show previous to that of the Hort. soci- ety. Mr. Henry Siebrecht is making marked improvements in his Fifth avenue estab- lishment. Wm. C. Wilson's variegated niphetos is a charming combination of pale pink, deep pink and yellow. The third meeting of the Florists' club was held in W. S. Allen's new store Sept. 14, and was a very sociable affair. Alex. McConnel has put a plate glass reflector in one side of his handsome window, which is an excellent addition. Albert Benz has a new fawn- colored carnation. He has brought from F;urope a number of novelties in these favorites. The white Sou v. d'un ,\mi, which is the novelty of the greenhouses of George Welch of Ramsey, New Jersey, is pro- nounced a very beautiful and desirable addition to the rose list. I understand that S. T. N. Cottam is projecting a grand flower show in con- nection with the Eden Musee, to be held the week previous to the chrysanthe- mum exhibition of the New York Hort. society. Flowers are retailing as follows: Perles, Souvs, Niphetos and Bennetts, $\ a doz- en ; La France, |i. 50 ; Am. Beauty, fc ; Bon Silene, 50 cents ; Mad. Cusin, $1 ; hybrids, $2,, and carnations 40 cents to 50 cents a dozen. W. S. Allen is now established in his new store, 36 east Twenty-third street. It is 20 x S5 feet, and very handsomely fitted up ; the ice-box is of hard wood, and is probably the finest in the country. His private office is richly furnished, and the whole place is certainly a credit to the proprietor. \ decided advance in good taste is no- ticeable in the store windows of our florists. As a rule these are now mossed instead of showing oilcloth or painted boards, and pretty effects are made with a cluster of plants and flowers instead of a line of vases and pots of many sizes containing a general collection of bloom. The Osborn orchid sale netted over |4,ooo. Mr. John Thorpe took the cele- brated Vanda Sanderiana to Boston for exhibition at the show there. This is the plant that Henry vSiebrecht bought for 5470. A spike of this vanda with four blossoms on it was sent to Mrs. I,angtry the first night of her perform- ance here this fall, and she wore it with a sviperb costume. Chicago. James Farrell has recovered from his long illness. Business is picking up rapidly and is quite satisfactory for the season. Edward F'alardeau a former New Yorker is now chief designer for M. F. Gallagher. The call from retail buyers for Ameri- can Beauty roses is increasing to a mark- ed extent. W. J. Downs has built a rose house 20 X 50, at Evanston. M. Weiland is also building a new violet house 100 x 20. Joseph Curran has returned from a two weeks trip through the west. He return- ed thoroughly impregnated with the feel- ing that there is no place like home. Flowers are retailing at following prices: Perles, Niphetos and good Bon Silenes $1 a dozen ; Jlermets, La France and Ben- nets J1.50; American Beauty f 3 ; carna- tions 25 cents ; dahlias 50 cents ; smilax 50 cents a string. At Niles Center F. Stielow is building two new houses, 75 x 20 each, for chrys- anthemums. A. J. Harms is remodeling his place and adding several new houses. Adam Harrer is also building three new houses 100 xiS. Richard Coglan has taken a partner and the new firm has just completed four new houses, 20 x 100 each. .\ move is on foot to have the name of the place changed from Niles Center to Florists' City. It certainly would be most appropriate, as growing flowers is the principal industry. Shipping Plants by Express. The custom among florists in shipping plants in summer is to pack them in flats six or seven inches deep leaving the tops exposed as much as possible. The charges for express on all such packages are one and one-half rate. Now if these plants are packed in cases about fifteen inches deep there is a saving of one- third in express charges. .'\11 plants shipped in cases deep enough to admit of one or two slats being nailed upon the top, will go at regular rates. We have just received fifty bouvardias shipped only thirty-five miles and the express charges are 12,40. If these same plants had been shipped as I suggest, the expense would have been So cents le.ss. Is not this worth considering when figur- ing accounts for the year's profit? Nashua, N. H. Geo. E. Buxton. ORIDKRS ARB STILL CON/IING IN FOR Don't allow it to be said that yon are an old fossil; be progressive, and plant the new Ro.ses. Write for prices of Pnritan. ]VII^». JOMIV Iv^^IIVO.— Fine plants of this -rand Hybrid will be ready for deli\ery again this Fall. A4E^'*I^I3^0I^» — This is a wonderful Dark Crini.stm Hyl)rid Tea. No Florist can afford to be without the above Roses. Write for particulars to 108 S. 12tli Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1887. The American Florist. 97 Double White Primulas. Keady for lloweriug pots, #10 and mVi per 100, out of pots carefully packed. DETROIT, MICH. Per 100 Cooks. Mermets, S. d' Ami, S 4-inch pots $ ti.OO Bon Silene. Adam, Safrano. > 3-inch pots i>.00 Mad. Waltevilleand Mad. Cusin, 4-inch pots... $ 8.00 Coolts. one year, strong, 4-inch and 5-inch pots. 10.00 Hybrid Roses from open ground 10.00 Tea S.OO CARNATIONS. Peerless, Edwardsii, Hinze's White. Portia, Jas. Garfield, Mrs. Garfield. Hinsdale, Crimson King, Maurandia and Philadelphia, $5.00 and 56 00 per 100. Fred Johnson. The Century, Alegatiere, Sunrise. Quaker City, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. Special Rates per 1,000. Our Carnations are all grown on new soil, and are in good healthy condition. ENGLISH IVY, 3-inch, strong, $5.00 per 100. I. C. W^OOD & BROm FishkilU N. V. DOUBLE PmMROSES. CANE STAKES FOR ROSES. ROSES. BRIDK, DUKE, NIPHETOS, PEKLE, BENNETT, LA FRANCE, And others. All grown from selected wood for bench planting. %W Send fou Sujimeb Tuade List. GEO. W. MILLER. (Successor to Miller & Hiiut,) WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist. OUR NEW TRADE I>II^ e: O ^ C> ie^5r Contains over 6,000 Names of (JLive) Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. CARNATIONS. We ofTer to the trade very strong plants, including the following varieties : HINZE-S WHITE, SNOVVDON, DeGBAAV, PHII.A., PORTIA, LA PURITE, C. KING, CHESTER PRIDE, &c. i=e;h. 100, sio.oo. Address, BRENNEMAN &. PETTERSON, HAKRISBUKG, PA. my QatalO(5u(?s -WHOLESALE A.iSID DESCRIPTIVE for 1SS7, of Bedding Plants, Roses, Palms, Orchids, etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock of the following on hand at cheap rates: Ampelopsis Vcikhii, various sizes Tea, and Hybrid Roses, 3X\\.\ie:\eadangsorX.s,Via.m.eA. Chrysanthemums, Draccea Indivisa, various sizes, Echeverias, Small Ferns, Geraniums, double and single, best named sorts, Areca Lu- tescens, in 2%, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots, Latania Borbonica, Seaforthia Elcgans, Oreo- doxa P.egia, Corypha Australis. Other Palms, such as Cocos WedeUiana, Cham- erops Excelsa, Phcenix Reclinala, Phcenix Rupicola, Phcenix Tennis, Kentias of sorts. Glazinova Insignis, fancy named Clematis, and other vines, etc. Prices given on application. WM. C. WILSON, FLORIST, Stein-way's, Astoria. L. I. SET OF 30 RAREST, MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. By Mail or Express. 35 VARIETIES JAPANESE LILIES. JAPANESE AND CHINESE FRUIT TREES. CHOICE ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS EVERGREENS, BAMBOOS, MAPLE, PLUM, FERN. Send for Catalogue. Address H. H. BERGER & CO. p. 0. Box 1501. 135 and 137 Washington Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. p»rv^^:x:^s WlNTERDECORflTION We can spare a fine selection of large plants, very serviceable for winter Decoration, such as Ficus indica.or Banyan Tree, one of the niost.service- able for general use ; Ficus elastica and Chauverii, Oreodoxa regia, Cocos romanofciana, SeaforthJas, Caryota urens, and a variety of hardy Evergreens. Price and size on application. MAITRE & COOK, NEW ORLEANS, LA. St. Cliarles Ave. and Clinton St. HALE KARM NURSERIES, TOTTENHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND. specialties: Hardy and Forcing Bnlbs, Narcissus, Lilies, Gladiolus, Chionodoxia, &c. Dahlias, the larg- est stock in Europe; Carnations, Forcing Pinks, Chrysanthemums, Pyrethrums, Pgsonias, Gooseberries, Moss Roses, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, &c., &c. Per 1000 ObvUeris ; the finest Trumpet forcing Narcissus, selected bulbs ... .(Si loos Narcissus pseudo scoticus (the garland daf- fodil), a fine, early forcing variety . . . @ 40s Chionodoxia Lucill^a, fine roots " 25s Freesia refracta alba " 90s Freesia Leichtlinii Major " 90s L,ilium Chalcedonicuni , the true scarlet Martagon lily per 100, @ Sos Lilium Martagon Album, the white Marta- gon lily per doz. @- 30s Lilium Pomponium, one of the earliest bright scarlet flovrers per 100, B- 40s Lilium Browni, one of the finest trumpets, lo-inches long, inside pure white, outside purple per doz. 24s, 30s and 36s Lilium Gigauteum, per doz. 24s to 60s; extra large roots each, 7s 6p and los 6p New Cactus Dahlia "William Pearce,"deep yellow flowers, very free .... per doz. @ 12s New Cactus Dahlia " Mrs. Hawkins," rich sulphur shading to white .... per doz. @ 12s Cactus Dahlia " Cochineal," rich velvety colored flowers per doz. @ gs Cactus Dahlia "A. W. Tait," pure white flowers, very fine per doz. @ 12s Pompone Dahlias in variety, ray selection per hundred, 40s per doz. 6s Show and Fancy Dahlias in variety, my selection per hundred, 40s; per doz. 6s Single Dahlias in variety, my selection, per hundred, 40s per doz. 6s Perpetual Carnations in many fine varie- ties per hundred, loos and 130s Carnation "Gloire de Nancy," fine pure white, clove-sceuted flowers . . per hun. @ ^os Old Crimson Clove per hun, @ 20s Single Pyrethrums, in fine varieties. Per hundred @ 30s and 40s Double Pyrethrums, in fine varieties, Per hundred @' 30s and 40s Phloxes, in fine varieties . . . per hundred @ 30s Florists' Pinks, in fine varieties, per hun. " 30s New Chrysanthemum " Mrs. H, J. Jones," yellow sport from Eithel, very late, per doz. 12s New Chrysanthemum "Golden Gem," Jap- anese form, deep chrome yellow flowers per doz @ i8s Delphiniums, in first-class variety. Per hundred @ 60s feind Sos Delphinium Belladonna. . . . per hundred @ 40s Double Herbaceous Pseonies, in fine varie- ties per hundred, 100 and 120s Single Herbaceous Pasonias. in fine varie- ties per hundred (5/- 100 and 120s Pseonia officinalis rubra plena, the old red pseony per hundred @ 40s and 60s Peeony tenufoUa plena, pretty deeply divid- ed foliage, double crimson scarlet flowers per dozen 12s, iSs and 24s Pceony Whitleji. fine double white flowers per dozen 12s and iSs Tree Peonies, a splendid collection of all the best named sorts . . . per doz. 30s and 36s Kxtra fine " 48s Old Red Moss Rose, forcing stuff, per hun- dred, 25s per thousand, ^10 los Gooseberry "Industry," two years, per hundred, 15s, per thousand, 140s ; Strong, three years per hundred, 25s Gaillardias, several fine new^ vars. . per hun. 60s Kiall descriptive catalogue may be had. xipon application. 98 The American Florist. Od. /, Cincinnati. Frank Huutsman and his bride art- home from their honej'inoon tour of the east. The fall trade in bulbs and seeds is already commencing and orders are coming in. Flats made up entirely of golden rod are just now extensively used for dinner table decorations. At one of the first of the autunni re- ceptions the grates and mantels were filled with golden rod. A very pretty funeral column was made by Critchell this week. A lyre of pink roses rested against it. Roses are coming in uicelj' now. The Floral Exchange shows some beautiful specimens from Beach View nurseries. Florists still complain of little busi- ness. There have been a few small wed- dings, and the first boom of the autumn occurred on the Jewish New Year. It is a custom among the Hebrews to present flowers that day, and there was a run on baskets and bouquets. A birthday dinner was given to a lover of the national game the other da^-, and the center piece on the table was a com- bination design of a couple of base-balls aud bats made up of carnations, roses and balsams. The handles of the bats were of scarlet geraniums. Said B. P. Critchell to me to-day : "You have got me into a nice scrape 1 .Since the .\.merican Flori.st published that account of my use of crude petro- leum in heating my greenhouses, I've had a dozen letters from florists all over the country asking me to explain the process. Now I haven't time to answer them all personally, but I will write an article on the subject for the Florist. That will serve to enlighten everybody interested." Ren Mulford, Jr. Florist's fetters Patent ai}plt('oi:»Ejivi>i«oivs Being the l-epresentatives in the U. S. f.ir Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Rhododendrons of all sizes and In any quantity, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi spring delivery. Prices on application. B.p. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. M. M. BAYERSDORFER&CO. 56 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa,, ManulHiturcr> lui.i Importers of WEH: CATALOGUE READY, and sent free on applicatii.'n. SASH BARS. IW EITHER PINE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in I ijx^ , .j.bpj 12, 14 and 16 foot LENGTHS, at $1.65 per Hundred Ft. r.o.b. VENTILATORS jo«i« I*. ruEsi «s CO., r>34 N. IlalNtecl St.. CHM'.VGO. INDESTRUCTABLE BENCHES Can be made bv using SIvATBS THP;V ARK AS IhcapasWood AM)- — - They will last a life- time and you will not be troubled with fungus from rotting wood. They transmi t bottom heat better than wood. Price, $22.50 for i,ooo sq. feet of surface. SLATES 1-3 m. THICK, 20, 22, 24 INCHES LONG. NoRTHKRN Ni;w JKRSKY, JOHN N. M.W, .Snmmil N. J. Niiw York a.nd Nkw England, SIKHRICCIIT & WADLEY, .(ny l'"ifth Ave., N. Y. Erom I'.TT.smR,-.n Wkst, | .'"'''^^wv- w ^^Ti'"'""'i"''«^'^^■e. r. • I J. C. V.MC.HAN, 42 I,a .Salle St., ChicaK". CRAIG & BRO., 49th and Market .Streets, Philadelphia, I'a. CHAS. S. PRICE, Lausdowne. Pa. 500,000 GUT FERNS These Ferns are from 10 to 15 inches long, of a beautiful dark green, and will keep for several weeks. They are used for BOUQUET AND BASKET WORK. FILLING VASES. DECORATING CHURCH ALTARS. ETC.. ETC. Are preferred by many to Smilax. *1..50 Per ThousHiul Ferns. 1000 BBLS. BOUQUET GREEN Barrel or Sack of ;« lbs ( 2.00 lOOlbs 6.0O 1,000 lbs »55.00; 2,000 lbs 100.00 25,000 Yds. Wreathing or Roping. Thi; from l-"irst-niialit_\- Roping is all BOUyUET GREEN thorough manner. Having used all kinds ol material for Roping I have discarded them all and now use nothing but Bouciuet (ireen. Rea- sons why it is the BEST : i. It is the handsom- est material nature produces. 2. It will stand the roughest kind of usage. :■,. It will hold its color. 4. It will not shed < drop. Price. a-incliefl diameter, flat or Wholesale Per yard le-Bidert 4 ct». th cord In center t! " und with cord In center. . ..8 " 10,000 Christmas iiecs FROM 3 FT. TO 30 FT. HIGH. Fresh from the beautiful Berkshire Hills of oM Massachusetts, where the finest shaped trees in tlie world grow. Wholesale price of CHRISTMAS TREES put on cars at Hinsdale. Mass. If shipped from New York City add one-half to these prices : Kach. 4 to lift, high % .10 to J .l,"i lllo 7 •■ 20to M 8to 9 " 40to ..T(l lOtoll •• llOto .7,'i 12ton •■ S,'.to 1.00 14tol.'. ■• 1.2,'. to I, SO lIltolT •• 1.7,'ito 2110 lSto2(l " 3.E0lo:lll0 2i)to:«) ■• 4.00to (i.OO TREE I'EET of all (sizes. i8-in. square, pyra- mid, four blocks high, 50c. ;i5-in, 3.5c.; 12-in. three blocks high, 25c.; 9-in. i.sc. Crosses, iS, 2.1, 30, .^6, 42, 48, 60. 72 inches one cent an inch including braces, all paintei\l.iM per thousand. Second-class, 3 to 4-inches, 10.00 '" Send address to JAMES M. LAMB, SCXNYSinB, Fayetteville, N. C. HIW COLEUS FOR 1888. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado j Tobio an;i Yellow Jacket 15 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Goode, the Chicago bedder. doz. 75c.; each lUc. The set by mail. $1 00. two of a kind, $1.50; per doz- $1.00. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptive circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, Somerset Co., MARYLAND. 10,000 EJll^EJOTFiOS, CatAlogues- ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. SiiaeolsLl 0«*er!S. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 40g Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST ARID BEST STOCK - — OP PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting- Europe^ Siebrecht k Waclley, 409 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Po8tofflce Box 484, Oity of JVIe^KiicJOo -^ PANSIES -^ AND OTHER SEEDS FOR FALt SOWING My collection of Pansiea has for years attracted a great deal of attention ; florists and amateurs both conceding them to be of the highest quality. OSCAR R. KREINBERG, p. O. Box 394. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ly Write for Price List. CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTABILE. SHOWY LADY'S SLIPPEK. Per dozen $2.00; Per hundred S12.00 SARRACENIA PURPUREA (Huntsman's Cup.) Per dozen $1.00; Perliundred $8.00 a^^ Would exchange for Koses. A. GILCHRIST, Guelph, Ont, Canada. STOCK FOR SALE. Per 100 Beauty, 4-inch pots $22 00 Benrett, " " 20.00 La France, " " 12.00 Souv. d'un Ami. 3-inch pots 8.00 These plants are large, strong and healthy, and ready for immediate planting. W. C. GERMOND, Sparkill, Rockland Co., N. Y. TBCCM t'ALL PLANTING. ■ IC V Hi ^i "We offer the largest and most com ■ ■■■■kW pletegeneralstockin the U.S.,be- F^ait & Ornamental. sides many Novelties- Catalogues _^ ^ ^ g^ ^ sent to all regular customers, tree. nn^F^ Toothers: No. 1, Fruits. 10c. ; No 2. VC U^^F.^^ Ornamental Trees, etc., ill' strated. ■ •^^"taw 16c.; No. 3, Strawberries; No. 4, oninr lllkiro Wholesale; No. 6, Roses. Free. GRAPE VINES elLWANGER Sl BARRY MT.HOPE NCBSEBIES, BOCUESTEB,Nen lork. (^ARWATIOm pLAMTS. Strong and Healthy, Ready Sept. 15th. Edwardsii, Chester Pride, Fascination. Scarlet Gem, Philadelphia Red, Snowdon, Duke of Orange, &c, $6.00 per hundred; $50.00 per thousand. Also, 500 Niagara Grape Vinest strong, one year old, ready in Nov. or next Bpring. $15 per huadred. W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. J. Groodo Ooloxxs. Fine young plants of my pansies which are a carefully selected mixture from the best strains in the world. Size for planting your cold frames 90 cents per 100, $7.00 per 1,000. Fine pot plants of J. Goode Coleus at 75 cents, 50 cents and 35 cents per dozen. Price per hundred on application. ALBERT M. HERR, Look Box 338, LANCASTER, PA. Mention American Florist. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Especially for Florist use. $2 per bale, Peat S1.2o per bbl., Sheet or Log moss, $2 per bhl., Pitcher plants, a Wisconsin novelty, $2 per doz. Lycopodium in its season at lowest prices per bbl. or ton. Z. K. JEWETT, Sparta, Wis. ZIRNGIEBEL'S IMPROVED : GIANT : TKIMARDEAU. Seed of that magnificent strain of PANSI ES now ready. 1,000 seeds trade packages at $1.00 each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. OUT WITH THE LATEST! CARMATIOW ■ CULTURE No Carnation Grower should be without this boob. The only standard work in Europe or America, and is recognized as authority on this important plant Price, $1.50. Table of Contents free. Hox 592. AUiancet Ohio. PLANTS AND ROSES. We offer a fine Stock of the Per 100 Gardenia florida, 2>i-lnch pots $5.00 Ipomea noctyphyton, 2i^-inch pots 5.00 Primroses, white, pink and red 2-inch pots 4.00 Cinerarias, best colors, 2-inch pots 4.0O ROSES, leading sorts, 2-inch pots 4.00 " aj^-incli 8.00 Violets, single. Miss Cleveland, best one out. .. .10.00 Bouvardias, leading varieties, large plants $5 to 15.00 WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF PLANTS AND BULBS Mailed FREE to all applicants. Address NAWZ & NEUWER, LOUISVILLE, KY. PAlMCirC flMTVI "^^^ grandest collection ever liilHolijO UIVLI ! oa:ered, Including ALr the latest Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Fresh, Pure and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. ALBERT BENZ, Douelaston, N. Y. HIGLEY'S TRADE LfST OF SEEDS. PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. If you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAK BAPIDS, lA. WANTED TO EXCHANGE Cypripedium Spectabile for Arbor Vitse, American; Fir, American Bal- sam; Juniper, Irish; Spruce and Hem- lock, small trees; Hydrangea, as- sorted varieties. R. MANN & SON, Lansing, Mich. THE NEW ROSE-COLORED VIOLET A flrst-class novelty; perfectly healthy; very pro* fuse flowering, and sweeter tlian any in cultivation. PRICE, 3-inch pots, each 40c.; doz. $3.00; 100 $15.00. J, COOK, 318 Charles St., BALTimoBx;, mo lOO The American Florist. Oct. /, The Hollyhock Disease. Where the plants are badly nourished, the hollyhock fungus is giving trouble, and when the leaves are much infested there is no chance of obtaining fine blos- soms. It is probable that the hollyhock fungus may have been in existence ( veg- etating quietly on some member of the mallow family I for many years, but its introduction among cultivated plants is of comparatively recent date. In dry, hot summers it is a terrible pest, and the only way to cope with it successfully is to give the plants generous cultivation from the first moment of their existence, whether raised from seeds or cuttings. In dealing with the living organisms of this character — which are so minute, and so easily carried from place to place un- observed— it is often easier to prevent than to cure, and it is certainly better for the plants, for when once attacked, even though we may succeed by taking timely measures in arresting the progress of the disease, the plants are never the same afterwards ; it is a rare occurrence for a plant to be attacked, even in a mild form, without losing its bottom leaves. The best way to deal with it is to pick off some of the worst leaves, for nothing can save them. Mulch the plant heavily with manure, and water sufficiently to moisten the soil ; then syringe them with Gishurst compound, four ounces to the gallon. The whole of the leaves should be thor- oughly wetted with the solution on both sides, and the syringing must be repeated until the fungus has been destroyed. It is never wise in dealing with known enemies to wait for them to begin the at- tack. Insects of all kinds, as aphides, red spider, thrips, &c., may be easily dis- comfited Ijy taking the necessary meas- ures beforehand. The first thing is gen- erous treatment, and the next is, in an- ticipation of unfriendly visitors, to syr- inge with a weak solution of some insect- icide. Soapsuds in which a little sulphur has been mixed are as good as anything. A very weak solution will have a cleans- ing effect upon the foliage of the plants, and the odor of soap is distasteful to in- sects. The floating spores of mildew do not take kindly to the surface of plants where the least trace of sulphur, soot, or lime is perceptible. Seedlings are more vigorous than plants raised from cuttings. In the days when we had no hollyhock fungus we raised our hollyhock seedlings in the open air, sowing the seeds about midsummer, pricking out in a nursery bed, where they remained all the winter. Now they are commonly raised in heat, often late in autumn or winter, and hur- ried on by forcing temperature, and it is not unlikely that this treatment has some- thing to do with the predisposition to dis- ease so common among hollyhocks now. — //. in London Garden. GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. Al.I, CI.AZlEK.-i' Sfl'I'I.lKS. ^r* Write for l.»trHl rrl<'«H. FXOmAl. WIS© DESieHS. •JAS. ORimTII, THE :: PIONEER ': MANUFACTUBEB :: IN :: THE ;; VEST, 30.5 Main Street. - - CIXCIXXATI, OHIO. SEMI FOR WHOLE.'JALE PRICK LIST. ©Uifnhouse Pipe and Fittings Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Green- houses throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its excellent quality. Pipe can be easilv put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. L, Wolff Mfo, ^0,, g. to III W. Lake St. CHICAGO GURNEY'S New HQT Water Heater. THK ( HK.Vl'KST .VNI) ItKST I l)IJ Greenhouses and Conservatories. SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT SAFE AND ECONOMICAL. "^^GURNEY HOT WATER HEATER CO. 237 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON. MASS. .SEND FOK I'AMPHI.KT AM> riUCE LIST. Seu.i.m^ AliESCIES.— M. H. Johnson, 140 Center Street. New Vurk Uice \ Wliitacre Manfg. Co., 42 »nrt 14 W. Monroe Street. Chicaiin (W'est ami Sojtliwestl. T. U. Chase. :U Kiimund Place. Detroit, Mich. (for Michigan and Ohio). Wm. Gardiner k Co., Portland, (iregon. SASH BARS MADE OF CLEAR CYPRESS LUMBER. Equal to Red Cedar in durability. Plain Bars lyinii.^ inches kept in stock. Price 2 cents per lineal foot. F. O. B. Lockland Lumber Company, Lockland, Hamilton County Ohio. BLACK HAMBURGH GRAPES. "GRAPE DUST" AND MILDEW. cklMl Willi cm.' il llic preiutratlon. Three vlnei* III lioth leaves and fruit. Three ,-.l i.crtcctly. ■ liie Grape Dust clitireiy reinovd it. an The formula for its preparation, which you kindl fe for use upon fruit to he eaten. ForSnmple, send stamps to HAMMOND'S SIAJO SHOT WOKKS, I'islikill-on-lluilson, N. V. SOI.l) IIV THK SKKMSMKN OK AMKKICA Ives' Puttv Macliiiic. Patented Jan. Tlio best rtevic Tlio best device ever invented for Inyini; putty. With this you can make old leaky sasli perfectly tluht without rcnii.viiii: the ulass. U will do the work of live men in l.cd.liiii: Klass. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. H. IVES. Daabury, Conn. 2 ^rER^Mk(E/\TER^ iSSj. The American Florist, lOI ESTABLISHED 1854. iGvinG'sloilGrfforks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Caiacity from 350 to 10 000 feet of four inch pipe Send for New List. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL St.. CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 31st Street. NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the TJ. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliweil Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOrTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, 144 Pearl Street, NEW YORK. TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, Address P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. "Wm. Radam's Patent Process for Preserving Perishable Goods is the most perfect process on earth. It kills the fungus, or germs in the articles treated, and fermentation is stopped. Any quantity up to a oar load can be treated at one time. Patented September 2Ei, 1886, Send for circulars to Wm. IU4am, AnstixiL, TsL Greenhouse Heating t.^^ Ventilating HlfC^lNQS 8, CO. 233 Merser Street, New York. Bivc jsaffzprjs of J^Bilefs, .Eighteen Sizes, GorruqaieJ Bire JSex Jsoileps ©aaale JSailePS, f^^ (fjerjicGil Jeioilers, -ii_»^^g4 Tcjasz ]Supr)ir)q Wafer rleafei's Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send Al cents postage for Illustrated Catalog^i-ie. GREENHOUSE HEATING APPARATUS. THE> " EJCO:iVOIVXIC " Wrought-Iron Welded Boiler for Hot-Water Heating. m SUITABLE FOR AMY KIWD OF FUEL. Cs THE Bcr^ir*®B a.ijvi«ui?'>^c'rui*ri«Gt co., 13.5 South Clinton Street, CHICAGO, ILL. DICK'S HOT WATER GRATES TUBULAR SADDLE BOILERS AND GRATES' ° JOHN DICK, Jr., 373 South 11th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • PlORISTS, (siURSERYMEN aNt) gEEtiSMEN oi' "run UNITED STATES AND CANADA. F»ieiOE> OJVE> DOIvXy^^ie, The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the office to which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address Amkrican Klorist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. I02 The American Florist. Oct. /, Index to Advertisers. Advertising Rates, etc. 91 Allen, W.S '.11 Am. Florist Co... 94, 117,101 Bayersdorfer, M. M. & Blanc. A 99 Brackenrldge & Co — 99 Brague, L. B. Brennenian & Petter- son 97 Carmody. J. I) 93 CTock.J 99 Deakln, Robt.T. &Co. %1 Devine, Peter lUl I)ick,J0hnJr 101 Diez, .lohn L.,.itCo.... 98 Dillon, J. I, 91 Dreer,H. A '.« Eclipse Mfg. Co 101 Elliott, B. A.. Co 69, IS BIlwanger& Barry — iK) Evans, Chas. F % KxeterMach. W'ks. . . .102 Fassett, K. E. & Bro.. . . 99 Fink & Co 99 Fulweiler, P. C 101 Gallagher, M. F 89 Ga88er,J.M 102 Germond, W. C .. 'H Giddings, A 95 Gilchrist, A 99 Goldman, M 93 Griffith, Jas.. Ilallock & Thorpe 95 Hammond & Hunter.. 91 Hammond's Slug Shot 100 Harold, Thos. G 99 Herr, AlbertM 99 Higley, Henry G 99 Hill & Co H9 Hippard, E 9.'> HitchlnKS& Co 101 Hooker, H. M 100 Hulsebosch Bros 95 lTes,J.H lOO Jewett,Z. K 99 .lonkindt Coninck, A. M.C 94 Joosten.C. H 9.5, 99 King,James 95 " ■ ■ "■ ~ 98 .. '.19 Lamborn, Ltjra L '.'9 Lockland Lumber Co. 100 McAllister, F. E '.15 McFarland,J. Horace.. 91 Maitre & Cook 97 Maun, U., &son 99 Matthews, Wm '.I9 Michel PlantA Seed Co 95 Miller, Geo. VV 93. 97 Monon Koute VSl Murdock, A.M.&.I.B. 91 Myers* Co lO'.! Nanz & Neuner 99 Pennock, Chas. E 91 Perkins, John J 91 Perkins, J. N '.« Plenty, Josephus 101 Saul. .lohn. Schultheis Bros 89 Schulz, Jacob Wi Scollay, John A 10'.; Sheppard, E. &Son8.. . 95 Shelmlre, W. R 99 Sheridan, W.K 91 SiebrechtcSWadley... 99 Simmons, W.P.&Co.. 95 Situations, Wants etc. 89 Smith, Wm.H 95 Spooner.Wm. H 89 Steffens, N 101 Stewart, Wm. J 91 Strauss. C.&Co 91 Taplin.S 97 Ude, J. W lO.' U. S, Waterproofing Fibre Co 93 Van der Schoot, R., & Son 95 Vaughan, J.C 91. 95 Ware, Thos. S 97 Weathered, Thos. W.. 102 Welch Bros 91 Whilldin Pottery Co, . 9:1 Wllks, S..Mfg. Co 102 Wilson, Wm. C 97 Wittboia.Geo \'i Wolff, U Mfg. Co 100 Wood, I. C. & Bro 97 Young, Thos. Jr.,& Co. 91 Zirngiebel,D !)9 Can GRAPE.S be grown under ground glass? If any reader of the Florist has tried it, will lie please relate his experi- ence? G. G. Wa.shington. — Henry Pfister, head gardener at the White House, is away on a two weeks' vacation. Cora E. Ker- shaw, a new florist at Anacostia, is build- ing a new house 2i x8o. UliLniUoPLANTS,&c. A very laree stock of choice East liKiiao Orchids, VIZ. : Phalanopsis.Renanthera, Saccola- biums.iErifies,Cypripe(lium8. Dendrobriums.etc AIho Central and South American Orchids, as Cattleyaw, Lalias, Lycastes. Oncidiuni'j, OdoutOfjIoHsuma, well-grown plants, and at as low rates as it is possible to offer these tine sorts. NEW AND RARE PLANTS, A larpo (Collect ion of Hotliotise and Greenhouse plants, which are carefully ^,'rown, and offered at low rates. IDTJOTOia: DBXJILiIBS, Large importations direct from the leading growers in Holhind ; first quality Itulbs. Catalogues on application. John sAUUWAsHlNQfoiM.o.c. PAMPAS -:- PLUMES Address the Grower, J. W, UDE, Santa Barbara, Cal., — on — A. VIRGIEN, P.O. Box 3119, New York City. pijllmap (^ar Ci9(? ,l,niilsvlllc, I'nillnniii.iiIls.Cin- ■ unci trio wImUt n- i.f Florida uii.l the I'or lull inf ormutloQ ' address E. 0> McCormlck, Gen. Passenger Ag't, Cbioago. MDNON ROUTE f!"! .1 rTTTTTnrn vail WJWJiiatti IMPROVED BOILERS FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. .\l.SO FOR HH.\T1NC WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalnpue. Sectional View f hos. 1. iGatherGd, 46 & 48 MARION ST., iV Y. HEATING APPARATUS FOR CAST IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 &L 7G Mvrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. BM3i»®lSi SDo^f Water BoilerSi Greciiliouses, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Healing by Hot Water. Ser-id for Cattilogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. Geeeihouse Heating Bv STt:A.\r. nv HOT ir.rrFK. by ro.\rniXATfo\ sti:a,v axd u-atf.r. KXETBR NTACHINE WORI-CS, 19 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. WORKS EXETER, N. H. WILKS WA TBR HBA TBR t for Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. , .•; .' fnr Price List. S.WilksMfg.Co., Oor, Monroe ft Ollnton Sti., Ohioftfo .IL M. GASSKii'S! PAT. ZmC JOINTS For Butting Glass without Laps. No broaktiKO from or Flues ami Hot Jt will rlDK a lii'U chHiigCH, and ring wbun tho J. M. GASSER. 71 Euclid Avenue, • CLEVELAND, OHIO. .Meiillui) Amertctiu Klurlt.1. MmBTica IS "the Praw of the Ilessel, there may he mare co^inmL .. ^ H ll^poon ' the Erst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 15, 1887. No. 53. fffillE iAMERJGm« tf^lLOlSLiST Copyright, 1SS7, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second-class I\Iail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. General Offices, 54 Ii/.v. an> iiiuili lower You will never see pots lower than these by the thousand:— Thumbs, S2.64; 2;.|.in. $3.05; 2«-in. $.187; fine special 3-in. $1.01 as quoted above. Cash orders shipped instantly. J. N. PERKINS, Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF F LOWER PoTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 HTHAETON ST., PHILADELPHIA. Price po.stpaid, Jo CENTS, Address American Florist Co. Ctiicaeo. I ?fj'y'-ance 7 CLOSING OUT SALE. Of the Finest IMPORTED ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. PHILIPP BONTE, Importer. Ill Fifth Avenue. CHICAGO. ftp In Postal Note, Silver or Stamps. J It ^^^ WHAT IT WILL BUY. ^ w w I 1 copy " How to Propagate and Grow Kniit," price 50c. : 1 copy " Pocket Chart of 400 Co- opeiative Associations," price 25c.; 3 copies back nuniljcrs American (Mich.) Horticulturist (difl'erent dates), price lOe. each. Total $1.05, all for 25 cts. postpaid. Address LEAVENWORTH & BURR, B. 1. DETROIT, MICH. i66 The American Florist. Nov. 75, Washington. The chrj-saiithuimini opening on Mon- day last at the Smalls' new place of busi- ness, corner of I'ourteenth and G streets, inaugurated a new era for seasonable floral displays at the national capital. I doubt if anywhere in the countrj' finer grouping of colors and a more effective arrangement of this growing fall favorite can be seen. The large front bay win- dow represented a bridal scene ; the floor carpeted with chrysanthemums in imita- tion of a rich Persian rug, settees, easy chairs, center table and ottomans all made up of the favorite fall flower, while two elegant vases some three feet high, made up of pure white chrysanthe- mums, graced each side. l'"rom the ceil- ing hung suspended to braces of chrys- anthemums a white marriage bell, be- neath which stood the bride and groom. The w-hole was inclosed with garlanded ferns in the form of two immense cur- tains, partly unfolded. The two other large bay windows were filled with ex- quisitely grouped plants backed by ferns and palms, while along the entire center of the store room ran a low counter, on which on both sides, densely packe NUSERYMEN. IIIK t nut cash prices, f. ». b. included. Tliey are put bushels by measure. sacks TENNESSKK X.VTIK.M., »2.00, VIR(ilNI.\ XATl H.\I„ »1.7r., .S.MOfK.S, S1.2.'}, illul MIXKD at «1.00 per Kushel. Will. II. S.MITII, Sceilsiiiaii, P. 0. Box 1570. 1018 Market St.. PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist. Special Holiday List is Ready w^eiTEj iroie IT. Bulbs now ready, SPIREA, L. Al- RATUM, Hyacinths in colors, TUBE- ROvSES, L. of Valley (by Nov. 20.) J. C.VAUGHAN,« LA SALLE STREET, CHICAGO. EFFECT OF USIIVG "GRAPE DUST" FOR MILDEW IN LARGE GREENHOUSES. NBWBI;K(;II, N, v., October 25, 1SS7. .Vlt. HAMMOND, Dear Sir :- I must thank you for the prompt delivery of the keitof -'GKArE DUST" tiiMr. Win. (\ Wilson, I was at Mr. Wilson's place, Astorin, 1,.. I., the other day, so 1 recommended your ' (iKAPE D|;ST," and he ordered me to send him a hundred pound kett for trial. If It was not iiood I >li..nl.l not hnvo recommended it. ,N.iw, in rcKunl to your "tiRAPE DUST " 1 must say that when I Urst heard of it I had but little la i 111 til it. hecausc I had tried all the remedies for mildew I had ever heard of. but they were of little value. II >ffiiis tluit my location favors Mildew especially. When other florists arc but little troubled, my houses iiirtrrniTally well covered with the Mildew, so when I sent for the tlrst kcK of "tiKAPK Dl'ST " my I!m-"< were almost worthless, but since using the "GUAPE DUST" my Itoses are the " Picture of Ilcallli." Tliere IS not a vestige of Mildew to be seen on my place, and my Hoses fetch double the price, iM-iidi's 1 liave saved a month of tiring, which I used to be compelled to do to kill Mildew. Vours respfc'tfully. V. .1. A. SCIIAKKRU, KI.OKIST. lor Samples send stamps to HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. So>ld \:»~y time Scotlwxiioii- '^^^- American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • Plorists, (Nurserymen sni) Peeidsmen UNITED STATES AND CANADA. 18S7. The most complete and acctiratelist yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained denain the office to which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address Amkrican Klorist Co. 64 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 1887. The American Florist. 167 Dutch Bulbs. R, van derSchoot& Son. HiLLEGOM (Near Haarlem) Holland. ESTABLISHED 1830. GROWERS OF Hyacinths,Tulips,Crocus Narcissus, Liliee, Etc. Infeending purchasers, before or- dering" Bulbs, write usfora Catalogue. Mention Am. Florist, AUGUST ROLKER &, SONS, NEW YORK. Supply the Trade. DUTCH BULBS! (5ataIo?ue5 oq application. C. H. JOOSTEN, 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. Dahlia ^i^ ^ ^ Odorata. Sweet-scented Singrle Dahlia, very dark black-brown, excellent for fine floral work, offered in original roots, at $2.50 Each; 10 for $22.50. J. {Sib>k:ivij^]v:pi^, Kostritz ( Thuringia), GERMANY. 10.000 strings of Smilax for the trade. Steady con- tracts solicited. F. E. FASSETT & BRO, ASHTABULA, OHIO. FRENCH AND AMERICAN NOVELTIES FOR 1887 Roses, carnations, chrysan- themums, GERANIUMS, ETC. Special oft'er of Our new Seedling White carnation The Best Wliite for Florists' use. We have also a splendid stock of Geraniums and Fuchsias in 2!^-in. pots, of last spring's propagation . Our Fall Price List with prices and descriptions now out; send for a copy. W. P. SIMMONS & CO. QENEVA, OHIO. tW "We issue no Retail Catalogue, CIvEJIMCiVTlS. PerDoz. 12 fine varieties Clematis $2.50 12 fine varieties Moss Roses. 2 year 1.50 10 choice Grape Vines, Niagara $1.00 % 2.00 50 varieties Dahlias, ground roots 1 50 Ampeiopsis Veitchii, 2 ft 1 . 50 12 Chinese Pasonies in var 1.00 12 Downing Gooseberry 1.00 Aboveinquantity atvery low rates. Alsoallkinds hardy and monthly roses, bulbs, greenhouse plants, mulberry, Irish juniper, &c. Inquiries promptly answered. F. A. BALLER. Bloomington. III. A CIRCULAR OF DESCRIPTION, &C., FOR OUR New Tomato, "Volunteer," AND New "Carnation Striped" Zinnias, Will be sent to tlie trade during this month, in time to insert in Spring Catalogues. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. READY now: Fine LILY of the VALLEY PIPS and SPIRE A JAPONIC A CLUMPS. Extra Fine TUBEROSE BULBS, PEARL and ITALIEN. STIIjI. I]>r STOCUL 3 Hyacinth,?, Tulips, Narcissus, Roman Hya- cinths, LiUUM Candidum, Lilium Auratum, LlLIUM Rdbrum, Longiflorum, &c., &c. icon. mcjE3 Hoijiia.A.'srs . HOLLY, BOUQUET GREEN. WREATHING, HOLLY WREATHS, PAMPAS PLUMES, IMMORTELLES, &c., &c. Send for Catalogue and Special Holiday List. 170 LAKE ST., CHICAGO. i^. E^. :M:o^vivr^isa^K>ie, leeds^ -WHOLESALE DEALER LX- and Farmer. [episites; lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NEW YORK, Grand * Stock ® Plants. MAMMOTH VERBENAS (One plant of which now, is worth ten in January.) 12 finest selected market sorts, fe.oo per loo ; J25.00 per 1,000; embracing best contrasting colors. GEJie A.IVIU»^ other firm does. All orders over ten dollars will receive a credit un- til May I, i8S8. Write for terms and prices. E. HIPPARD, YoungMown, Ohio. i68 The American Florist. Nov. 15, Black Spot. Mr. J. T. Temple, Davenport, la., feels convinced that the spot originates from the nse of animal manure. He states that he planted three lots of roses, one lot with no -manure, another with good, well- rotted cow manure, and the other with a dressing of one pound dry wood ashes, three ounces of pure bone dust and one ounce of sulphate ammonia mixed with half a bushel of good soil, to a square yard of surface of the bed. The lot without manure had but little black spot, while that with manure was badly affected ; those dressed with ashes did not show any spot whatever and made good, hard stems producing flowers which, when cut, outlasted the others. Those with manure made a long but soft stem, and the flowers were not as double as those with ashes. Those without manure did not pro- duce as many flowers, but made good plants. The three lots were planted side by side, and the difference was so marked as to be at once noticeable. His theory is that continual propagation from plants which have been overfed and their vitali- ty weakened by continuous forcing, with- out natural rest, induces the disease. He states that a large number of experiments with the dressing of ashes prove it to be most beneficial in every way in addition to preventing the spot. Mr. Temple should now give us a description of his soil, as the effect of ashes varies on dif ferent soils. On heavy soils they are usually beneficial, while on light ones frequently hurtful. This is a point of considerable importance. Thb; Daily Prk.ss. — We note in the New York ^[ail of Oct. 28 that the price paid by Mrs. Morgan for that \'anda Sanderiana was "|ioo,ooo." This is only ^98,000 more than we had imagined the price paid to be. But then, $98,000 is, of course, a mere bagatelle to the average reporter. From another New York daily we learn that 'William Francis Bennett, the noted rose grower of Long Island, was the lion of the national florists' con- vention recently held at Chicago." Also that " up to the '6o's only a few scientists knew about the sex of roses, or had ex- perimented with 'fertilizing' by taking the pollen from one rose and putting that in the stignia of another on the .same bush." We are of course deeply gratified to have acquired this valuable information. To REMOVK SHADING Composed of white lead and benzine from the glass a medium strong solution of common wash- ing soda and lukewarm water is excel- lent. The glass should be first wetted with the solution and soon after followed by a stiff brush when it can be easily and (juickly rubbed off. The hose can then be used to wash the loosened shading from the glass, leaving it clear and bright. S. Fuel. — Did you get in your coal for the winter when advised to do so by the Florist or are you now pa;, ing tax to the coal monopoly? Possibly you spent so much money on that new house that you were short of money and could not lay in the coal then ; the question now is will the new house repay the difference in the cost of the coal and still leave a profit on the investment after allowing for interest, taxes, running expenses and wear and tear ? Profits. — In computing the cost of producing plants or cut flowers don't for- get to allow a liberal amount for wear and tear. The depreciation in value of greenhouses is more rapid than that of any other buildings, and this depreciation must be deducted from the gross earnings before there can be a profit. Increase in value of real estate is not profit from your business and should not enter into your calculation Many well-to do members of the craft are not successful florists. Their wealth has come to them through the increase in value of their real estate holdings ; not through any foresight or shrewdness of theirs, but because they really could not help it. There is a wide difference between these men and those who have accjuired their wealth by ability and energy. PLAHTS AND ROOTED CUTTINGS BEDDING AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS Sexid. for I^i-ico Xjiist. E. D. SHAW, HOLYOKE, MASS. Swanley White Violets, $3.00 per 100; Jl'i.OO per 1,000. Man,, l,..lli^c■ per 100, fe.iJO l.:iiLi I !. U.I III- .Mixed Pansy plants, perlOO, $1.00; TRITSCHLER & SONS. Florists, N.\SIIVII.I,l;, TKNN. ROSES. Our Verbena Slock is perfectly healthy and vigorous. Per 1110. l.roo GcnlCollcction, stock plants, SJi-in. puis, $:!(«); rji CO .Mamnjoth Si'I. I.OO; .10.110 Hooted (ultiiiL-s. 10 finest varieties l.U); 8.tO Surplus Stork In the foltowini; varieties in perfectly healthy condition. Cooks. Bon Sllene. Adams, !>ouv. dun Anil and Safranc.. .Unch pots. $5 per 100; l-lnch pots, ffi per lOO. I. C. WOOD & BRO.. Fishklll. N. Y. Mention Anierlrflri Vlrri«t. THE NEW ROSE-COLORED VIOLET A Brst-class novelty; perfectly licullhy; very pro- fuse HowerinK. and sweeter than any in cultivatioD. Prick, :>-inch pots, each lOc; doz. S3.00; 100 »16.00. J. COOK, 318 Charles St.. U.VI.TIMOKK. MD. Verbenas, Geraniums, Coleiis. 20 varieties Verber . S! 00 . 2.50 , 2.t0 ADOLPH HIEHLE, PARKERSBURG, W. VA. XMAS TREES. Blue Spruce. PerlOO ■itoo ft....$ ti.OO :ito5ft.... 10.00 .'itoS ft.... 15.00 y^ Packed in light Special W. D. Boynton, SHIOCTON. WUcoii8iu. Mention American Florist. IVl KSEKY (JKOIYN CHRISTMAS TREES. NOIiWAV SI'IIITK li to 1-' led liii;li,i;c-. per loot; i2to'.1l loot, sc por I.. (11 I KKli I'l N i: ■ I •■ hill priccof i ri'i 'i^a'i'ri'l. i.-.,.iir.-.\K I'.VI.I.S. lOW.V. J\tTENTION ! ! ]^ EDUCTION m PrICE, PURITAN -"Tin; evhr-blooming m.'VBi-i. mokkison." Plaiit.s ill 3-inch pot.s, averaging from lo to 12 inches in height, $35.00 per hnndrcd; 50 cent.s each in .small qnantities. MRS. JOHN LAING~The Grandest of Pink llyl)n(ls, A.S near ever-blooming as a Hybrid can be. Fine dormant plants 18 to 20 inches high, $50.00 per hnndred. IVI CLn^ tv/ri I the darkest of Hybrid Tea Roses; a rich dark velvety red. Large plants in 4-inch pots, :5'.25.oo i)er hnndred. For particnlars apply to IO8 S. ISthi Street, - - PHILADKLPHIA, PA. 1887. The American Florist. 169 Double White Primulas. Keady for (lowering pots, !»10 and SIS per 100, out of pots carefully packed. DETROIT, MICH. TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, AI^DRESS P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DOUBLE PRIMROSES. CANE STAKES FOR ROSES. ROSKS. BRIDE, DUKE, NIPHETOS, PERLE, BENNETT, LA FRANCE, And others. All grown from selected wood for bench planting. II:^Seni> for Summer Trade List. GEO. W. MILLER. (Successof to Miller & Hind,) WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Floriat. OUR NEW TRADE i3r le E> o or o li ^^ Contains over 6,000 Names of {Live) Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed (P. hybiida gra ndi flora fl. pi.) in the niarltet. For sale to the trade by the {grower. NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. my QatalO(§U(?s WHOLESA.LE AND DESCRIPTIVE for 1SS7, of Bedding Plants, Roses, Palms, Orchids, etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock of the following on hand at cheap rates: Ampelopsis Veitchii, various sizes Tea, and Hybrid /?oj«, all the leading sorts, named C/zn'5a»/A^;«z««i, Draciza hidivisa, various sizes, Echeverias, Small Ferns, Geraniums, double and single, best named sorts, Areca Lu- tescens, in ^.yi, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots, Latania Borbonica, Seaforthia Elegans, Oreo- doxa Rsgia, Corypha Australis. Other Palms, such as Cocos Wedelliana, Cham- erops Excelsa, Phcenix Reclinata, Phcenix Rnpicola, Phcenix Tennis, Kentias of sorts. Glazinoi'a Insignis, fancy named Clematis, and other vines, etc. Prices given ou application. mm. C. WILSON, florist, Steinway's. Astoria, L. I. W^ fuss's Japanese Shrubs, 1^^ PALMS, BAMBOOS, Orchids, Ferns and Fruit Trees. 35 VARIETIES LILY BULBS. 13 Mammoth Japanese Chestnuts for 50c. All our stock is raised carefully in our nurseries in Japan. Catalogues Free. H. H. BERGER & CO., Proprietors of GEORGE SILVESTERS' SEED HOUSE, P. O. Box 1501. 315*317 AVasliington St., San Francisco, Cal. ^H'OOEl. S.i^Xj:B. Per 100 Very choice Hybrid Cinerarias from 3-in. pots. strong plants J4 oo Smila.x from 2x2}^-in. pots „ 2,00 Hova or Wax Plant, strong, from 3-in. pots 0 00 or per dozen, SI. 00. JOHN B. FABER, Kankakee, III. CLEMATIS CRISPA. FOR SALE By the Hundred or Tliou.sand. H. STEINMETZ, RALEIGH. W. C. FOR SALE CHEAP. A line lot of flloss Koses from open ground. Also a lot of Eucharis Aniazoiiica in pots. Ridgewood Floral Nursery. RIDGEWOOD, N. J, We can no-w furnish, in any quantity desired. Debit and Credit Tickets of which we gi've belo"w full size samples. DEBIT. -188 CREDIT. -ir-j The debits are printe back to back ; thus but on the house or iii the field — work. With this simple i iu black and the credits in red, so they can be readily distinguished. They are put up in blocks of loo ; 50 of each, placed ■' block will have to be carried. By means of these tickets an entry of a sale or receipt of goods can be made anywhere— in nd afterwards filed. Tickets for each transaction in your business will make data from which a book-keeper can readily ad easy means of keeping a record of your business can you afford to neglect so important a matter ? Price of Tickets, postpaid, 100, 20c.; 200, 35c.; 300, 50c.; 500, 75c.; 1000, »1.40. 94 Xj-A. 8.^XjXj^ 9'X-XVES£;*X', C7^XC7.^V<^Os i7o The American Florist. Nov. 15, Electric Light and Plants. We read that the electric lighting of the winter palace at St. Petersburg h.is been accompanied by some unexpeotei and disagreeable results, the many beau- tiful ornamental plants which are used for the decoration of the banqueting halls having been found to suffer greatly from the effect of the new system of lighting It appears, according to the Eleclritian, that the complete illumination of the room for a single night is enough to cause the leaves to turn yellow, dry up, and ultimately to fall off. The celebrated collection of palms at the palace have more especially suffered serious damage. The sudden change from the sunless days of the northern winter and from the subdued light of the plant houses to the blinding light of the banqueting halls, is supposed to be the chief cause of the above. It has been shown beyond a doubt that the rapidity of the injurious action and its amount are in direct pro- portion to the intensity of the illumina- tion, and plants standing partially shaded from the light, or in niches or other places, are found to remain uninjured. The artificially heated atmosphere of the rooms tends, without doubt, to greatly in- tensify the injurious effects of the light, and if the plants could only be surround- ed by a steamy atmosphere, such as that in which they are grown, the effect would be minimized, if not entirely obviated. — Gardeners' Chronicle. The monthi,y report of the Colum- bus, O., Hort. society for August con- tains a description of Covent Garden Market, London, by N. S. Townshend. The speaker stated that the square now occupied was first used as a market in 1556, and in 1671 a patent to establish a permanent market there was obtained. The name is a corruption of Convent Garden, it having been originally the site of the garden and cemetery of a con- vent which was suppressed about 1540 with others during the reign of Henry VIII. He also told of the immense quantities of vegetables, fruits and flow- ers there disposed of between the hours of 5 and 8 o'clock each morning. Florist's letters Patent applied for ThOHe letters are made of the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal f ramcB with boles to Insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames; 2-ln. I»urple... -Per 10013.00 Less than 100, .fiuc. ^ 2Mn. I'urple.Per lOJW.Otl Send for sample. Postage l(k'. per 100. Script lettef- liiK on Metal Krames any word. 8c. per letter. Designs, Monograms, etc. W. C. KRICK. 1107 Broadway. Brooklyn, N.Y. J. C. Val'GHAN, ChlcaKo. Agt. west of Pennsylyanl* i«noi>or>Bjivr>ieoivs Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Rhododendrons of all sizes and in any quantity, at prices lower than ever before tiffered in this country. Orders now solicited fol spring delivery. Prices on application. B.p. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. M. M. BAYERSDORFER &. CO. 56 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of MEW CATALOGUE READY, and sent free on application. INDESTRUCTABLE BENCHES Can be made by using SIvATKS 500,000 GUT FERNS SASH BARS. IN EITHER PIME OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in 12, U and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, 1*11^2 f^bes'l j^gj^p CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. 1st & 2d Cypress $1.65 " " ^ VENTILATORS / yy\ Made to Order. Write for ■^^^^^/ Estimates. JOH3V Iv. -EtXlSi'X, Se, CO., 530 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. These Ferns are from 10 to 15 inches long, of a beautiful dark green, and -.vill keep for several weeks. They are used for BOUQUET AND BASKET WORK, FILLING VASES. DECORATING CHURCH ALTARS. ETC., ETC. Are preferred by many to Smilax. «1.50 Per Thousand Ferns. 1000 BBLS. BOUQUET GREEN Barrel or Sack of ,■» lbs » 2.00 l(¥)ll,s f'.OO 1,000 lbs S56.00; 2,000 lbs 100.00 25,000 Yds. Wreathing or Roping. This Roping is all made from First-Quality BOUQUF;t green wound with fine wire in thorough manner. Having used all kinds ol material for Roping I have discarded them all and now use nothing but Bouquet C.reen. Rea- sons why it is the BEST : i. It is the handsom- est material nature produces. 2. It will stand the roughest kind of u.-iage. 3. It will hold its color. 4. It win not shed or drop. Wholesale Price. „ Per yard a-incheadiameter. flat or one-sided 4 cts. round with cord in center — e " 4-inches " round with cord in center 8 " 5-incheB " round, on heavy cord 10 They will last a life- time and you will not be troubled with fungus from rotting wood. They transmit bottom heat better than wood. THEY ARE AS IhGapaslood Eu(?ry ujay B(?tt(?r Price, $22.50 for i,ooo sq. feet of surface. SLATES 1-3 m. THICK, 20, 22, 24 INCHES LONG. Northern NEW JERSEY, JOHN N. MAY, Summit N.J. NfW York and New IvNC.l.ANn, SIEHRIvCHT & WADLEY, 409 I'lW' A^^., N. \ ( HILL it CO., Richniond, Iiul. From riTT.snuRC.H West, -^ J ^, vAUGHAN, 42 La Salle St., Chicago. CRAIG & BRO., 49tli anil Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. CHAS. S. PRICE, Lansdowne. Pa. 10,000 Christmas Trees FROM 3 FT. TO 30 FT. HIGH. Fresh from thebeauliful Berkshire Hills of old Massachusetts, where the finest shaped trees in the world grow. Wholesale price ol CHRISTMAS TREES put on cars at Hin.sdale, Mass. If shipped from New York City add one-half to these prices : ^^^^ ♦ w ?"■,>;""■ :::::::;::::-.':2ot'o*::« 8^9 " :::;::::::::: «ji;; S" lOtoll " S ,m i2toi:t ■• r^- w 14tol6 " "••'(! IfitoH ■■ iy^ „ "l M il°iig " :::::::;■::;:::::::::::::::::: J:o8to o.uo TREF; feet of all sizes. 18-in. square, pyra- mid, four blocks high, 50c.; is-in. jsc; iJ"'- 'hree blocks high, 25C.I 9-"'- 15c. Crosses, iS, 24 30, 36, 42, 4.1, 60. 72 inches one cent an inch including braces, all painted two coats green. SPHAGNUM MOSS, $1.00 pet Ht)l„ 6 BWs, lor $5.00. GOODS SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE U. S. Tv. R. RK AG 1115, HINSDALE, MASS. Alter Dec. 5lh at the Old Stand. 47th St. and Lex- ington Awe., N. Y. Terms CBKh, orUUIays approved credit. All bills mn>t be paid on or before January Ist. 11»8. 1887. The American Florist. 171 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. ri A Ml? OTl A T/T?C! Best Orchid and Plant (jAi\Jl; n I A l\ Tin, stakes in the market. C feet long, per 1,000 S4.00 3 2.00 ISinchesIong " 1-50 12 1.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. ESTABLISHED ISA. tttt tttt EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF ODH NEW TRADE DIRECTORY Price Sl.OO. Write the American Florist Co. Fine Stock of best varieties for cutting from for cut flower work. All the best new and old varieties of ^DIANTUMS AND pTERIS. $8.00 A Hundred. .A-IjIj tit I^IISTE COKTDI'riOISr. GEO. WITTBOLD, Wright's Grove, CHICAGO. (C A R N WLI©LI^Pc. tlT ULOOMS OF BUTTERCUP. CENTURY, GRACE WILDER, SEAWAN, PORTIA AND CHESTER PRIDE, On stems from four to six inches long, at $2.00 per 100. The run of the beds, long and short stems at $1.50 per 100. All short stems at J1.25 per 100. Standing orders for the winter will be accepted. GHAS. T. STARR, Florist, AVONDALE, CHESTER CO., PA. {Carnation Grower.) poR 'J'he ^RADE. PerlOO Malmaison, Sombrieul. La France, Giant de Battles, Mad. Alex. Bernaix $ 5.00 Mermets, Cooks, Safranos, Bon Silene. White Bon Silene, Mad. Camille, Adam, Comt. de LaBarth, Aline Sisley, Ophelia Gerard Dea- boise, Clement Nabonnand 4.00 Double sweet Alyssum 3.00 Fine collection of Verbenas $2.00 @ 3.00 Samples mailed for 25 cents. GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, 80 Greenhouses. LOUISVILLE, KY. MIW €©LOTS Fo« 18S8. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado ) Tokio and Yellow Jacket \ 15 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Goode, the Chicago bedder. doz. 75e.; each lOe. Tiie set by mail, $1,00, two of a kind, $1.50; per doz- $1.00. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptive circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, Somerset Co., MARYLAND. J. W. DUDLEY & SON, PARKERSBURa, WEST VA. Write for prices on VERBENAS, GERANIUMS, COLEUS, WHITE CAP AGERATUMS, METALICA BEGONIAS. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. S»peol£%l Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries. NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting Europe! Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 FUTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of JMeacico. SILYER AND BRONZE MAD. SALLEKOI, HAPPY THOUGHT, MAGLESSI, GOLIATH, FLOWKB of the DAY, BLACK DOUGLASS SILVEK CHAIN, BISMARCK. Strong plants from V?i and 3-inch pots, per 100 $4.00; per 1,000 $35.00, as long as present stock lasts. MICHEL PLANT AND SEED CO. 718 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. DO YOU BUY CARNATIONS, VERBENAS, COLEUS, GERANIUMS OR BEGONIAS? PLANTS OR ROOTED CUTTINGS AFTER JAN. 1st. Good varieties true to name. Good plants well packed, at low prices. ORDER NOW FOR SPRING DELIVERY. Correspondence solicited. I'-A.ISrSIES .A.B'TEE. nyEJ^HCII 1. ALBERT M. HERR, Look Box 338, LANCASTER, PA. Mention American Florist. m MAMMOTH SET. S Per 1000 Also some of the BEST Old Sorts, transplant- ed on benches $10.00 Rooted cuttings 8.00 Pot plants, ready Nov. 1st $3.00 per 100. WM. DESMOND. Kewanee, III. Reasonable plants. PALMS,—- -— FERNS. We have in splendid condition a full stock of the above in all sizes and varie- ties ; well grown. Buy the stock now for Christmas and other decoration. Price List free on application. Henry A. Dreer. PHILADELPHIA. ZIRKGIEBEL'S I mpro ved Giant Trimardeau Pansy Unsurpassed as a Market Variety. Trade packages. 1.000 Seeds, $1.00. Also Bugnot's Fancy Strain, the finest in existence. Trade pack- ages, 500 seeds, $1.00. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Especially for Florist use. $2 per bale. Peat $1.25 per bbl., Sheet or Log moss, $2perbbl., Pitcher plants, a Wisconsin novelty, $2 per doz. Lycopodium in its season at lowest prices per bbl. or ton. Z. K, JEWETT, Sparta, Wis. TO THE TRADE ONLY. My New Special Oft'er of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower. QUEDLINBUKG, GERMANY. offered, including ALI' the Iate.=it 'Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Feesh, Pure and strictly First-Clabs. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. AI.BERT BENZ, Donelaston, ST. Y. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. If you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA. NOT TOO SOON To correspond NOW about your Spring The FLORIST-PRIKTER, Who has long experience and superior facilities. BE AHEAD OF THE RUSH And write for samples and estimates to J. Horace McFarland, Printer for Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, HARRISBURG. PA. OUT WITH THE LATEST! CARNATION ■ CULTURE No Carnation Grower should be without this book. The only standard work in Europe or America, and is recognized as authority on this important plant. Price, $1.50. Table of Contents free. jLrOie^iV I.*. i^.^\jvi::bois:]v. Box 599. AUiance* Ohio. 172 The American Florist. Nov. 75, Substitution. Do 30U know that your plants are cor- rectly labeled ? Do you know so, or do you merely think so? Complaints lur.i been made of those whose high character is a sufficient guarantee that the sustitu- tion was the result of error rather than intention. While such stand always read}' to correct any error, they cannot reimburse the buj-er for the time and ad- vantage lost by such error. In addition to this, " It was a mistake," is the invari- able excuse, when detected, of those who do intentionally substitute. The hon- est grower or dealer should therefore use unusual effort to guard against sucli er- rors, that he ma)- not be classed as a fraud through a defective system of label- ing or carelessness. Do you permit only thoroughly competent men to handle your stock, or watch the same while it is being transferred from one house to an- other, or pick out orders? Or is this im- portant matter frequently relegated to some thick-skulled laborer who doesn't know a geranium from a force-pump? Those who substitute — either uninten- tionally or designedly — should also re- member that they are not only morally but legally liable. Should a victim enter a suit for damages, any impartial court would undoubtedly award the full amount, if the facts were proven. Possibly such an action — as a test case — would establish a precedent which would be valuable to the trade and put an effective damper on the professional substitutor. Unfortu- nately, the amounts involved are usually so small that the victim pockets the loss rather than waste his time in suing ; but if a number should join together in such a suit,' it would be worth their while, and things could be made exceedingly inter- esting for the one against whom it was brought. The data obtained by the com- mittee on substitution of the S. A. I-". could be employed to excellent advantage in determining the party against whom such a test action might be brought to have the most lasting effect on the others indulging in the same practice. The evil is a blot upon the fair name of the whole trade, and must be removed. If gentler means have no effect, then heroic treatment must be adopted. All honest men — and we feel positive that but a very small fraction of the trade is otherwise — are done a serious injustice by tolerating this Nnce, and they all stand ready to assist by their influence and help to crush it out. (>. Al Main Street. - CIXflXXATI, OHIO. SEMI FOH WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittinijs Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Green- houses throughout the West, to any of whicli we refer as to its excellent quality. Pipe can be easily put together by anj- one, very little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repaj- in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. L, WolJX Mfo^ eo,, g3 to III W. Lake St. CHICAGO GuRNEY's New HQT Water Heater. THK CHKAl'KST .VNl) HEST I'OK (.leenhoiiscs, Conservatoiifs and DWELLING HOUSES. The he used. EASILY REGULATED. SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT SAFE AND ECONOMICAL. Mamifattiircire- SEND I'OK r.\HirHl.ET ANI> I'KICK LIST. A(;ENriES.-M. H. .loliris.iri. III! Crmer Street. N ilTUl ^^iiUlllWCftl. ■" 4 Co., I'ortlanil.Or -M. H. .1 I 44 W. Monroe Street, Chlcai: ■ MielilKan and Ohio). Wni, (i K. Clias SASH BARS MADE OF CLEAR CYPRESS LUMBER. Equal to Red Cedar in durability. Plain Bars i 'sxi '4 inches kept in stock. Price 2 cents per lineal foot. F. O. B. Lockland Lumber Company, Lockland, Hamilton County Ohio. Ives' Putty Macliine. pipe and fittings furnished Patented Jan. 8, St, A by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. n. I¥ES. Danbury. Conn. CREENHOUSe HEKTING. UY .\. H. fowi.i;k I \i Ilin:-, lully all Ihi' liest ^y; r h lusea by bolli hot wiiter ; 1 am Tolls youth,, points 10, •,„ iippuratus. How toaiiiiisi satm nti KlTes the re!•• and i I S.ais Slroct. I3.a.irT03V, OHIO. i«vilh-. liidlaiiaiMihs.Cln- k, Gen. I'ussentfer Ag't. Chlcaco. 1887. The American Florist. 173 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYinG's THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Canacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New List. PETER DEYINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 21st Street, - NEW YOBK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials. Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HORTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IM Pearl Street, NEW YORK. KOR SALB. THE CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. Write for prices ou auy which you have seen in previous issues and would like. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. HALES' "o'-E TRAP For (lestroyiiijs^ ^i^rouiiil iiioles in lawne, parks, gardens and cemeteries. The only PEKFKCT mole trap in existence, (■iiariiiireei) lo ratrli molea where all other traps laiE/, Sold by Beedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt oi $2*00 bj H. W HALES. RIDGEWOOB. N. J. 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IfLliiiE /ALi^ii§9@/All» LF|L@i@g@lF Copyright, 1S87, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. General Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, Society of American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind.. treasurer; Wm. J.Stewart, 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, 18, 19, With much regret we make the sad announcement of the death at New York on Nov. 17, of Mr. James Reid, the well- known seedsman. A portrait will appear in our next issue. Another harvest time is at hand for the live florist. Let the wise man secure his supply of all stock in demand for the next thirty days, and thereby obtain the wherewithal to settle accounts due and properly celebrate the holiday season, CuRRiE Bros.' Flower Code reaches us. We regret very much to note that the code words for various shipping instructions adopted by the S. A. F. have been changed. We cannot see any gain, but rather prospect for greater confusion thereby. "Trees Boxed, Third Class." In No. 55 you briefly tell a correspond- ent some of the many good things that the society has accomplished — all very true and convincing. Now allow me to urge concerted action to accomplish a reduction of express charges upon plants and cut flowers. The roots of the former are mostly enveloped in soil that adds to the weight, and the latter are often pack- ed with ice ; yet on the total weights we have to pay the very highest charges — not even getting the benefit of the hun- dred pound rates — but having each box charged up separately, although a num- ber of them would come on the same train and from the same shipper. The American Association of Nursery- men at theirlast convention appointed an energetic committee to interview the rail- road officials with the object of securing a reduction of freight on trees, and the result is that instead of the old stereo- typed "Trees and shrubbery boxed first- class, prepaid and guaranteed," we are to have as stated above " Trees boxed, third- class," so Mr. Emery, oneof the commit- tee, briefly writes me. Now let us go and do likewise. Alex. Murdoch. Pittsburg, Pa. (sftrvi^ariffiemum ^^ocjoi^. Chrysanthemum Shows, 1887. During the first two weeks in Novem- ber shows were held in the following cities : Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Orange N. J., Chicago, Baltimore, In- dianapolis, Hartford Conn., New Haven Conn., Springfield Mass., Youngstown O., Memphis Tenn., Syracuse N. Y., Nashville Tenn., San Francisco, St. Jo- seph Mo., Providence R. I., Woonsocket R. I., Worcester Mass., Easton Pa., and Columbus, O. In addition to these a large number of excellent displays have been made by individual florists all over the country. It would therefore seem that " the chrysanthemum craze " is gain- ing considerable strength rather than waning. The lavish notices these exhi- bitions have received from the local press everywhere have certainly been of immense benefit to the whole trade. Dates for Chrysanthemum Shows. With one exception, all the chrys- anthemum shows in the United States occurred the same week. This is unfor- tunate, because in cut flower classes where the distance between the cities holding shows is not too great, all good growers could compete and attend the shows in person, if the dates could be so arranged as not to clash. I notice in the English horticultural journals that the dates of chrysanthemum shows there cover a period from Nov. 3 to Dec. 5, and there are more set down from Nov. 15 to 18 than there are from 8 to II. Mr. Wm, K. Harris says that all the best varieties are in their prime from the 8th until the 12th of November. There must be some way of retarding chrysanthemums in Europe, or the culti- vators select those varieties which are predisposed to bloom late, to prolong the exhibition season over a longer period than seems possible in this country. It would be a great accommodation to those actively engaged in the details of exhibiting or preparing for a show, to have them distributed through the first three weeks in November. It will be well for all committees pre- paring schedules for next year to bear in mmd that 18S8 is the presidential election year, and if I am not in error the election is on the second Tuesday in November — just when the queen of autumn is in the zenith of her glory ; and judging from past experience, a chrysanthemum show, no matter how meritorious it may be, will be flat, stale and unprofitable if it happens during election week, especially if the contest is close and the result in doubt for several days, as it was in 1884. This is an age of progress. Would it not be a greater test of skill for the suc- cessful exhibitor to carry ofi" the blue ribbon at a show in an off week, than when the flower is at its height? Grow- ers and exhibitors should be consulted, as well as the committees on finance, before dates are fixed for next year's chrysanthemum shows, Philadelphia. Edwin Lonsdale. Notes on the New York Chrysanthe- mum Show. BY WM. FALCONER. The finest Japanese flower in the exhi- bition was J. Deleaux, dark velvety crim- son, very full and double and seven inches across. Robert Bottomly with broad pure white petals was eight inches across and the largest flower in the hall. Other fine Japanese flowers were Mrs. Langtry, white, six and one-half inches ; Baron de Frailly, rose-purple, seven inches ; Mrs. Wheeler, nankeen, six inches ; Mrs. Frank Thompson, pink and silver, seven inches ; Criterion, amber, six and one- half inches; Fair Maid of Guernsey, white, six and one-half inches ; also Lord Byron, Domination, Roseum superbum, Soleil Levant, Troubadour and Grandiflorum. Among the best of the Chinese sorts were Nil Desperandum, Princess Teck, John Bradley, Jean d'Arc, Lord Alcester, Cul- lingfordii, Alfred Salter, Lord Wolseley, Jardin des Plantes, Baron Beust, E. P. Wilbur and Salteri. Jean d'Arc was four inches across by three and one-half inches high in middle, and this was a good average of the best of them. Anemone and pompon flowers were limited in num- ber and contained nothing of much merit. Seedlings were not numerously repre- sented nor did they contain anything very desirable. One raised by David Rose and named Geo. Pratt, the judges considered the best seedling in the show. It is after the fashion of Hon. J. Welsh but larger and not so bright. Julius Scharff showed several nice seedlings ; conspicuous among them were C, L. Allen, Japanese, semi-double, sulphur-yellow, six inches across ; Mrs. George J. Tyson, Japanese, full double, half quilled, large, rose- purple ; and James G. Blaine, loosely incurved, bold, crimson-brown and gold. The chrysanthemum bouquets were too stiff and the flowers in them too much packed together. The baskets of chrysanthemums needed heavier dressing than light- fronded ferns. One basket was dressed with sprays of hemlock and Thunberg's spiraea. I use shoots of Berberis aquifolia (Mahonia aquifolia) for chrysanthemums, tritomas, white day-lilies, and other heavy flowers, and know of nothing better. Corsage bouquets were made of roses or lily of the valley and violets. Now, if there is one thing more than another I like about a bouquet of any sort it is "finish." But when I find the stems of 176 The American Florist. Dec. /, a corsage bouquet tied ground with cotton thread in a clumsy way, or all the prick- les left on the rose stems, I don't think there is much "finish" about it. A handsome Farleyeuse fern over four feet across was shown by John Dallas, Bridgeport, Conn. Mr. D. tells me that at last potting time instead of giving the plant a larger pot he merely reduced the ball by paring, and repotted into the same sized pot as the one in which it was grow- ing before. The Indianapolis Show. The chrysanthemum show was a de- cided success from every point of view. There were many misgivings, even by the florists themselves, as to the probable outcome ; but when the evening of the 8th arrived and the doubtful ones took a look around, it is stating it mild to say that even the most hopeful among us were agreeably surprised at the magnificent array of fine plants. The mayor of the city opened the show, expressing surprise and gratification at the splendid exhibit before him, assuring us that the only thing necessary to do in order to have a successful fmancial exhibit at the close, was to let the people of Indianapolis know the character and extent of the exhibit. This was somewhat difficult to do, although the papers gave us extend- ed notices each day, but the public mind seemed centered on the anarchist pro- ceedings at Chicago. President Carmody responded to the mayor's address of wel- come in a pleasing manner, giving a few important facts in the history of the fiower. The best twenty-five plants were shown bv Fred Dorner of Lafayette, who de- servedly took first premium. The plants in this collection were nicely flowered and covered with fine, healthy foliage Hill & Co. second, Bertermann Bros, third. The best specimen plant — first, Fred Dor- ner, with a magnificent Duchess; Hill & Co. second, with Cullingfordii ; J. Larsen third, with James Y. Murcklaud. Best six whites — first, Fred Dorner; second, Weisharr & Lent?, ; third, A. Wiegand. Best six yellows — first, Weisharr & Lentz; these were a magnificent lot ; second, Fred Dorner ; third, A. Wiegand. Best six standard chrysanthemums — first, Fred Dorner; second, J. Larsen ; third, Henry Hilker. Best twenty-four varieties cut blooms, one flower of each — first, J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati, O., with a grand collection of noted varieties. In this exhibit were the following .sorts : F'lan- dre Neige, pure white; M. Moussilac, reddish orange ; Dr. Andiguier, crim- son ; Mons. Vintroesky, needle-like petals, creamy pink ; Delicatum, ane- mone flowered, pink in color; Mr. F. Noyes, blood crimson ; Kosebank, rosy crimson ; Autumn pride, peculiar colored bronze ; Robert Bottomly, pure white — and other good sorts. Second, Fred Dorner ; third, Weisharr & I,entz. J. D. Carmody had a finely bloomed Mrs. Frank Thompson, which attracted gen- eral attention ; also other choice -sorts. Henry Hilker had some choice new sorts, notably Thibaut et Ketileer, a blood crimson ; M. \. "Vilniorin, a rich red pompon ; M. I'reeman, lilac pink ; Koko, a beautiful anemone; J. Adelbert, lilac rose of fine form, and others. To liertermann Bros., I". J^augstaff, .\n- thony Wiegand, Chas. Kieraan, J. Larsen and Henry Hilker is due great credit for their magnificent groups of plants, which added greatly to the success of the show. Among the liner varieties exhibited may be mentioned Robert Crawford, Robert Craig, Puritan, Source d'Or, Mrs. George Bullock, Mad. Paul Dutour, King of crimsons, Clara Harris, W. H. Elliot, Robert Bottomly, Moonlight, Flambeau, Toulaison, Mrs. Cleveland and others. There were four entries for the John May prize for best design made of chrj-s- anthemum flowers, and all were beauti- ful. A. Wiegand secured the prize with an immense "Horn of Plenty," nicely worked; but many thought the entrj' of Jliss Dorner — " Pictureof (jarfield's early home," a log cabin — was the best; it certainl)' exhibited rare artistic merit in its conception and execution, but the committee thought different from the general public. Carmody's butterfly was lifelike and perfect, with all the colors of a butterfly on it. The Wm. J. Stewart prize, for best bridal bouquet, was car- ried off by John Ileinl of Terre Haute, as was the premium for best funeral de- signs ; both pieces were handsomely worked out with choicest flowers. The J. D. Carmody prize was awarded to Henry Hilker for best table design. The J. C. Vaughan prize went to Julius Peter- son for best exhibit of cut chrysanthe- mums. Other prizes were carried off by deserving exhibitors, but those men- tioned above were the most prominent. Peter Hendersou sent a splendid col- lection of cut sprays of chrysanthemums, which were greatly admired. John Hen- derson's exhibit of rosebuds and chrys- anthemums were a most noteworthy li.t ; among the roses were magnificent Pi- i- tans, Gontiers, Sunsets, Perles, Mermets and others. B. A. Elliott of Pittsburg sent two dozen magnificent Puritan flowers, which were of great interest to rose connoisseurs. E. V. Hallock & Son sent their new carnations, E. G. Hill and W. W. Coles; such fine carnation blooms have rarely ever been seen. Another exhibit of carna- tions was made by W. P. Simmons & Co., of Geneva, O. This exhibit was composed of the firm's new seedlings which will shortly be offered for sale : Silver spray, an almost pure white, was the one of principal interest to the flo- rists present, and it received critical ex- amination at their hands. It was con- sidered a variety of great merit, from its large size and perfect blooms, .Another seedling — a sott, rosy pink — was deserv- edly a favorite. Siebrecht & Wadley sent a choice collection of cut orchid flowers, which were not onl)' beautiful and interesting, but they helped very materially to attract the people. Competition in roses was sharp, and many fine collections were entered. Henry Hilker first. Hill & Co. second, M. A. Hunt third. The last named ex- hibitor had by all odds the finest Ben- netts, Perles and Sunsets, but not having the requisite number of varieties, he was put at the foot of the list. H. Hilker carried the prize with fine clusters of M. Xiel, which seem to carry weight with judges whenever .shown. H. Graham of Terre Haute was too late to enter the lists, but his Catherine Mermets were de- clared the largest and best-colored of any buds ever exhibited of that variety. Tlie one person who contributed most to the success of the exhibition, and who gave his time and energies to make it a success, was the secretary, W1.1. Berter- mann. The members of the society ap- preciating this fact, presented him on Thursday evening of the show with a pearl mounted pair of opera gla.sses. The president of the society made the pre- sentation speech, which was accepted in a few fitting words by Mr, Bertermann. The Indianapolis flori.sts contributed quantities of fine palms and other foliage plants, which were made into a p3-ramid in the centerof the hall. In the arrange- ment of this group Edward Cornelli de- served the credit of forming one of the most attractive features of the show. J. J. Kellar, Joseph Hodges and Bro. Langstaffare indispensable on occasions of the kind. Anthony Wiegand as ticket seller is a great success. A look at his face was enough to tell how the receipts were ; the first two days the agonj- de- picted was terrible, but on the afternoon of the third daj- his face beamed like a Gloriosum chrysanthemum flower. For a start, we think the show was a great success. Francis Moral, Jacob Schultz and S. Thompson, of Louisville, Ky., were present. Geo. Heinl of Toledo, Roger Murphy of Irbana, J. Horlacker of Dayton, O., favored us with their pres- ence. The show paid expenses and left between |200 and fcoo in the treasury. E. G. Hill. The Baltimore Chrysanthemum Show. As stated in last issue, this show was probably the best chrysanthemum show ever held by the society. A new design was a beautiful floral pedestal by Messrs. Brackenridge & Co. The base was composed of a solid mass of ivy leaves with the corners of white chrysanthemums. On the four sides were a sickle, an anchor, a heart and a star of pink, red, yellow and purple chrjsanthemums respectively. On the top was an urn of various colored chrys- anthemums, with a yellow Maltese cross of the same flowers on each side, the whole surmounted by a white dove. It was much admired. The awards were as follows : Twelve Chinese— first, Chas. Campbell, gar- dener to Gen. George S. Brown; second, James Pentlantl Six Chinese— first, Edward Herrmann K: Bro. Twelve Japanese— first, John Cook; sec- ond, Charles Campbell. Six Japane-se— first, Ed- ward Herrmann & Bro.; second, Mrs. August Hoen. Twelve pompons — James Pentland. Specimen Chinese. Japanese and pompon — all to Edward Herrmann & Bro. Display of fifty plants, not k-.^is than ten varieties— first. E. Hol- deu. gardener to Robert Garrett; second. Joltn Donn. Display of twenty-five plants, not less than ten sorts-^first, John Cook; second, William Fowler. Grouj) of stove and greenhouse plants — first, Hamilton Easter; second, Ernest Hoen. Group of ornamental foliage plants— first. E. Hoen; second, Hamilton Easter, ciroupof palms — first, S. Feast ivi Sons. Group of exotic ferns- first. Hanulton Easter. General display of plants — Hamilton Easter. Twelve cut l)looms, Chinese chrysanthemums, and twelve cut Japanese — first, John Donn; second, William Fowler. Twelve cutl)looms, pompons — Wm. Fowler. Dis- play of cut blooms. chr\*santhemums— first. John Donn; second, William' Fowler. General display of cut flowers — John Cook. Design of cut flowers —first, v.. A. Seidenwitz, Annapolis; second. Miss Mary Patterson. Bouquet— first. FC. A. Seiden- witz; second, Miss Mar>' Patterson. Basket of cut flowers— Miss Mary P'atterson. Special prizes —best ten Chinesechrysanthemums and best ten Japanese. 5io eacli, to E. Holden, gardener to Robert Garrett. Special commendation— Frank Coral, gardener to Miss Mary Garrett, for cut chrysanthemums and other flowers not entered for competition: Brackenridge it Co., for design of pedestal and vase, and to Henry Bauer for carnations. Atnong.st Mr. Cook's cut flowers were fine specimens of some of his seedling roses and some fine new violets, among them a sport from the double white and called "Robert Garrett;" it is a pale blue, large and fragrant. A. W. M. Nicw Haven, Conn. — At the chrysan- themum show over i.imo plants were ex- hibited. Robt. \'eitch & Son exhibited the largest collection. Excellent exhibits were also made by C. C. Munson, John H. Slocombe, Wm. Coulter. W. J. Rowe, 1'. C. Munsou, Robert Paton, Joseph Millsoin, C. P. Auger, Archibald Veitch, and Geo. McKee. 1887. The American Florist, 177 tly,..,. t:..-, ■.-'., «U-i . -I.. IVit W\OViUQ , QRLXtL BOViVtMkRO, CH\C^GO , ^\t\N VROU "WAt LKS"^ , San Francisco. — At the chrysanthe- mum show, John H. Sievers bore off first honors, he making a very handsome and large display of both plants and cut flowers. The others were divided be- tween the exibits from San Mateo and Sau Rafael. The show was a success financially as well as artistically. Syracuse, N. Y. — At the chrysanthe- mum show held Nov. 9, first prize for best exhibit was awarded to Theo. Dissel. Handsome displays of chrysanthemums and decorative plants were made by Gen. D. P. Wood, Hamilton S. White, A. H. Davis, Yates Castle, P. R. Ouinlan &Co., F. C. Dillaye and the State asylum. E D. Wheadon of Skaneatles acted as judge. Providence, R. I. — The chrysanthe- mum showwas undoubtedly the finest ever given by the R. I. Hort. society. Prom- inent exhibitors were Farquhar Macrae, Geo. Johnson, James Andrews, D. W. McCoid, Robt. Johnston, and C. F. Fair- brother, E. J. Callamore, R. J. Sullivan and Johnson P>ros. The handsomest dis- play was probably that of Geo. Johnson. He exhibited 200 plants in about fifty varieties all remarkably well grown, and many of them never before shown. Hartford, Conn. — The recent chrys- anthemum show was the best ever held here, the display far exceeding expecta- tions. First prizes were awarded to Thos. Maltman, John Davie, B. Beemer, John O'Neil and Robert Patchet ; second prizes to Geo. M. Atwood, Robert Patchet, B. Beemer, Wm. May and F. A. Boyle. S. W. Robbins made a magnificent display, and those of Jas. R. Pitcher, Short Hills, N. J. . and Edwin Fewkes & Son, Newton Highlands, Mass., were grand, but were not entered for competition. Columbus, O. — The first annual chrys- anthemum show of the Columbus Hort. society was held Nov. 12. The exhibi- tion was not large, but some choice specimens were shown. Ohio State Uni- versity showed 180 varieties, but they were grown in too small pots. The finest specimen plants were shown by John Hellenthal. Miss McClelland showed the finest plants for cut flowers. Although but a small admission fee was charged, the show was not well attended. W. S. Devol. Springfield, Mass. — The chrysanthe- mum show held Nov. 14-15 was the best ever seen here. First prizes were award- ed to Dexter Snow, J. E. Taylor, Robert McCrone, John Wilkinson & son ; second prizes to C. H. Dennison, Wm. Schlatter, R. Hale Smith and J. E. Taylor. Gratui- ties were voted to E. H. Atwood, Robin- son Bros., E. W. Clarke & Son, J. Wil- kinson & Son, C. F. Fairchild and the New York Floral Co. Beautiful displays were made by T. H. Spaulding, Orange, N. J.; E. Fewkes & Son, Newton High- lands, Mass., and E. A. Wood, West Newton, Mass. Mr. Spaulding's exhibit comprised sixty named varieties, most of them of immense size. Chrysanthemums for Seed. — At Childs' place, Hinsdale, N. Y., Nov. 18, three men were busy clipping short the petals of the chrysanthemum flowers. This is considered necessary in order to set a good crop of seed. Chicago Parks. Our third view of the mound shows the giraffe. This side usually attracted the most attention from sight seers ; the po- sition of the figure with head raised as though about to browse on the palm just above its head was most natural and gave an artistic finish to this, not possessed by the others figures. The figure was of echeverias on a field of Sedum acre ; the palm at top, Chamserops filamentosa. A diagram of the plants used iu the lower portion was given in last issue. The side facing the west bore the figure of a har- lequin, made of echeverias in same style as the others shown. Florists' Club Wanted. I am very anxious to see an horticul- tural society or florists' club in western Pennsylvania. If all who are in favor of such a society will advise me by mail, I will endeavor to make all necessary ar- rangements for a meeting for organiza- tion, I hope to hear from every florist in our district. Write today. New Brighton, Pa. D. R. Woods, V.-P. for Western Penn. Short Hills. N. J. — The chrysanthe- mum ball of the Short Hills club, at which the decorations were entirely of chrysanthemums, occurred Nov. 16. Im- mense quantities of plants and flowers were used in the decorations. 178 The American Florist. Dec. It i"^^^ The Cypripedium BY \V. A. MANDA. The nomenclature of this genus is very clear and simple, yet in cultivation we find many cypripeds wrongly named, or the specific name is omitted and only that of the variety used, which is very misleading in any case where there are a great many kinds to be considered. Not only in cultivation do we find these mis- takes, but even several authors of books, not being thorougly acquainted with this genus, have made serious errors. These are especially dangerous, as people search- ing for information are misled rather than correctly instructed. Amateurs who are forming collections have great trouble in getting some of the varieties true to name. Frequently after growing a tiny little plant which has been purchased for a large sum of money, for three or four years, it turns out to be quite a common kind, of which he already has a stock or does not want at all. Again, in some cases a rare and valuable plant turns out of a lot that has been purchased for a common species with a small outlay only. Several species have also syno- nyms, or a variety was considered as a species by some botani,=t, and later on when the name came to be changed, in a good many instances it would be grown under the old name. The history of some species is also ob- scure or unreliable, owing sometimes to circumstances which, if they were known, would make quite a stir. The native country of all the species is known, but the exact locality only of the old kinds. If a new cypriped is discovered, we hear it comes from the East Indies, and we have to be satisfied with that. Nor can we blame much the discoverer of a new species for keeping secret the exact spot where it was found. The searching for new kinds and collecting is very expen- sive and dangerous business, and there- fore when a man discovers a new species which has cost him a great deal of time, money and exposure to danger, he is justified in endeavoring to enjoy the benefits as well as the troubles, and in preventing, if possible, other men from reaping the harvest of his labor. As to hybrids, they are generally recorded, but where they are not the parents are easily found out b)' the appearance of the pro- geny. The varieties are the hardest to determine positively, especially when the flower has not its normal size and form, and where the matter of variation de- pends on a few spots or a slight shade of color. For instance, the old C. in.signe is .sold in twenty-two varieties, so the difference between this large number cannot be great. However, the connois- seur will not fail to see the variation when there is any worth considering. PLANT.S IN FLOWER. Cypripedium Pitcherianum, n. sp., Philippine Islands ? — Roots thick, dark and downy ; leaves acute, five inches long and two and one-half inches wide, coriaceous, green tessellated with irregu- lar darker spots, smooth on both sides but slightly incised at the edges ; scape over a foot high, purplish and downy ; bract one inch long, green ; ovan,- one and three-quarters inches long, green and grooved, remarkably bent downwards. The dorsal sepal is over two inches long and nearly two wide, acuminate, slightly revolute, whitish with bright green veins, and beset with verj- many black and dark purple spots, some running in lines, while others are scattered irregularly, covering nearly the whole sepal ; the lower sepal is one and one-half inches long and three-quarters of an inch wide. appearance, by which it is easily recog- nized. It is certainly one of the most beautiful of cypripeci, and flowering at this time of the year, it will be a wel- come addition to the already' many ex- isting kinds. Unfortunately, this is an unique plant at present, I having received it among other plants coming from the East Indies. The plant is growing well in a warm house with plenty of light and moisture, potted in peat, sphagnum and potsherds. It gives me great pleasure to name this plant after James R. Pitcher, Esq., of Short Hills, N. J., who is a great lover of this genus and a happy owner of C^PWPIOWJU \NS\6Ut whitish with broader green veins ; petals deflected, two and one-half inches long by three-quarters of an inch wide, whitish, changing to purple toward the ends, and with several bright green veins running through ; both edges are beset with black warts and hairs, while the inner part is covered with many large and smaller black spots; the lip is two inches long and uniformly seven-eighths of an inch broad, roundish, light purple with darker veins, and the under .side is whitish green, while the inside is most beautiful- ly studded with dark purple on a j-ellow- ish ground; the staminode is purplish, horseshoe-shaped with points incurved inside nearly touching each other, differ- ing thus from the rest of the barbatuni group, in which this plant may be cla.ssed. — 11'. .-!. J/ain/a. When I undertook to write up this cla.ss of plants I had no idea that when beginning to describe the different kinds I would have the fortune to describe a new one, and a beauty at that ! The dis- tinct features of this plant are the upper sepal spotted and the curious ovary that bends downward, on which the flower is suspended, giving it thus quite a novel one of the finest collections of this class of plants. Cypripedium insigne. Wall. Nepaul and Assam. — Roots thick, light-colored, downy ; leaves six to twelve inches long by one inch broad, ligulate, uniformly of alight green color; scape eight inches high, blackish purple, downy ; bract one and one-half inches long, green purplish at the base ; ovary triangular, two inches long, slightly bent at the end ; flower large, bold and showy ; upper sepal two and one-half inches long by one and one- half broad, green, spotted with heavy brown spots, the end white and reflexed ; lowersepal two inches long by one broad, light green with few light spots running in lines ; lip two inches long and one inch wide at the broadest part, roundish, tawny yellow in color ; petals two and one-half inches long and three-quarters of an inch broad, horizontal, undulated, yellowish green, shaded and veined with brown; staminode large, yellowish, broad- ly spatulate with a horn projecting in the middle. This is the second oldest tropi- cal cypriped introduced into our culture, dating back as far as iSig, at which time it was discovered by Wallich in the t887. The American Florist. 179 C^PR\pto\\ivA ?^CHtR\^nuv^ mountains of Sylhet, at an elevation of 6,000 feet, growing in moss among rocks. It is the commonest species in cultiva- tion at present, being of the easiest cul- ture possible ; indeed, any one knowing how to grow the geranium can grow this plant. It does best potted in peat and moss and kept well watered during the period of its growth. This species de- lights in light and sunshine, which are necessary to produce a good crop of flowers. A temperature between 50° and 60° is sufficient for the well being of this plant, but a little cooler or warmer does not injure it in any way. It can be had in flower at any time from September till March, as it can be forced along or kept cool and retarded till spring. The flow- ers, which are produced very freely, last fully three months in full beauty, and several weeks when cut. This species varies greatly in the size and shape of the slipper, and especially in the coloring of the dorsal sepal, and the farther down- ward the white color descends in the sepals the more valuable is the variety. Cypripediuminsigne. Wall. Var. Kim- ballianum. Sander, Khasya. — Leaves same size as in type, darker ; bract nar- rower and straighter; upper sepal two and three-quarters inches long and one and one-fourth broad, flat, reflexed at the top, bright yellowish green, the heavy dark spots running in lines into the white, which extend half way on the sides ; lower sepal two and one-quarter inches long, narrow, light green, spotted, white at the end ; lip two inches long and one and one-quarter broad at the widest part, from which it comes down nearly to a point, olive green in color ; petals two and one-half inches long, reflexed at the ends, tawny yellow with darker lines ; staminode flat, irregularly notched. This is a beautiful and distinct variety, having been discovered in the Khasya mount- ains by Mr. I. Forstermaun, and named in compliment to W. S. Kimball, Esq., of Rochester, N. Y., a gentleman well known among the orchidists, and who has built up a wonderful collection of or- chids in the last few years. The peculi- arity of this variety is the narrow, flat and nearly straight sepal, and the slipper, which has the form of those fashionable shoes of nowadays (which are used for raising corns). The whole plant and flower is much darker than the type, and the sepals have more white than usual. It is a fine addition of last year, and flowering for the first time in this coun- try. It needs the same treatment as the common type. Cypripediuminsigne. Wall .Var. Nil- sonii, Hort. Khasya. — Leaves broader than the type ; upper sepal two and one- half inches long by one and one-half broad ; light green, with white and mar- gin, spotted irregularly with brown spots; lower sepal one and one-half inches long by one wide, whitish green changing to white toward the end, lightly spotted ; lip only one and three-quarters inches long and over an inch broad, roundish, olive green in color ; petals and stami- node as in the type. This variety is re- markable on account of its very short and round slipper, and the white margin that extends downwards, which makes it well worthy of a place in any select col- lection of cypripeds. Grows readily un- der same conditions as the type. Selenipedium longifolium, Reich, f, Costa Rica. (Syn. Cypripedium longifo- lium. Cypripedium Reichenbachianum). — Roots thin, many and matted ; leaves one to three feet long and one to one and a half inches broad, keeled, acute, dark green on the surface and iS( The American Florist. Dec. /, pale green underneath ; scape two to five feet long, downy, branched and many flowered, dark green ; bracts three inches long, light green ; ovary one and three- quarters inches long, thin, brownish pur- ple ; upper sepal one and three quarters inches long by three-quarters wide, green with darker veins and whitish margin ; lower sepal one and three quarters inches long by one and one- quarter broad, greenish, with w-hile margin ; petals horizontal, twice twisted, four and one- half inches long and only a quarter of an inch wide, green and white, while the extremities are purplish ; lip two inches long and nearly uniformly three-quarters of an inch wide, green, shaded with brown and slightly spotted on the inside ; stami- node nearly oval, green, with black bris- tles on the top and side edges. This is a noble looking plant when well grown. Mr. Williams in his book says that there is only one flower open at a time, but I have before me a plant with thirteen spikes, all branched ; the longest is five feet, with two branches, each bearing two flowers, while the main branch has three, making seven for one spike, and when grown in that way it is a species not to be despised. Of course the colors are not very striking, but the flowers are large, plenty of them, and it keeps flow- ering for ten months out of twelve. This species was originally discovered and in- troduced by Warscewicz in Costa Rica, and hence should be grown in a warm house, with plenty of light, sun and air. Being a free grower, it requires plenty of pot room and good turfy peat ; this with some sphagnum moss are the right ma- terials to grow this plant in. Selenipedium Sedeni, Reich, f. x. (S. Schlimi x. S. longifolium.) (Syn. Cypripedium Sedeni.) — Roots thin, mat- ted ; leaves twelve to eighteen inches long and one and one-half inches broad, pointed and somewhat keeled, bright green ; scape purplish, downy, one to two feet long, branched, many flowered ; bracts short, green and purple ; ovary narrow, two inches long ; upper sepal one and one-half inches long by five-eighths broad, greenish white, shaded with pur- ple ; lower sepal one and one-quarter inches long and one inch broad, purplish; petals two inches long and half an inch broad, pointed, once twisted, purplish, much darker toward the acute ends ; lip roundish, inflated, one and one-half inches long and nearly one inch broad, dark purple, shaded and veined with the darkest purple and spotted in the inside ; staniinode slightly reniform, purplish. This beautiful hybrid was raised by Mr. Seden (in whose honor it was named) for Messrs. Veitch i!t Son of I^ondon, Ivng- land, and was the first hybrid of the selenipedium section. It is a good ac- quisition to our culture, being free grow- ing and free flowering; indeed it is seldom out of flower when the plant is strong and well grown. Generally this plant is grown too warm, which is a great mistake ; the intermediate house, with a temperature of 50° to 60°, is the most suitable for it, and the cooler it is grown the deeper will be the color of the flowers and richer the green of the leaves. Teat, sphagnum moss and a few potsherds are the best material for growing this plant ; ample pot room and good drainage are also indispensable for its well being. It should be in every collection, however small. Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, Mass. MenhoTa, Ii,!,. — Florist H, Moss was burned out Monday, Oct. 31. The loss was total. Orchid Hints. .■\t this season of the year orchids should have little water; just enough to keep them from shriveling. Remove the shade from the glass, if it is not already done, so as to give the plants all the ad- vantage of plenty of sun and air during bright weather, to ripen up the growths. The winter flowering dendrobiums, such as nobile and Wardianum, as soon as they have finished their growth, should be put into a cool house — a carnation house will do first rate — and watered just enough to keep the bulbs plump until their buds are well advanced ; when they may be removed to warmer quarters, and more water given to open the flowers ; although the blooms will have more color if allowed to open in a cool house. Peristeriaelata — Dove flower — will have completed its growth' on those plants which flowered in summer, and these should be kept moderately warm and little water given; if watered too much during their resting seaso", the bulbs will "spot" or perhaps rot altogether; the plants which flowered late should still be kept warm and watered, to enable them to finish up their growth as soon as possible. Calanthe \'eitchi and other deciduous sorts will now be done growing and losing their leaves as they come into bloom ; they should still receive a moderate sup- ply of water to develop the flowers prop- erly ; after they are done flowering they should be set in a cool place and given very little water until they begin to grow in the spring. By keeping some of the plants in a cool place after the flower spikes are well advanced, a succession of graceful spikes of bloom may be had for rutting for a couple of months or more. The calanthe is a most useful orchid, either in making arrangements wholly of orchid blooms or to use with other loose cut flowers. Odontoglossum Alexandra (crispum) and varieties will be showing flower spikes as they finish their growth, and a vigorous hunt for slugs and snails will be in order at night with the lantern. To prevent the pests from eating the tender spikes, the pots may be set on inverted flower pots placed in saucers to be kept filled with water, and a bit of cotton may be put around the bottom of the shoots, which prevents the slugs from crawling up. Odontoglossum crispum and Od. I'escatorei, which flowers later, need to be syringed freely at all seasons, and should have a plentiful supply of fresh air, even if a little fire heat has to be kept up to allow the ventilators being opened. Maiden, Mass. Benj. Grey. Notes and Comments. The Puritan seems to be something of a disappointment in the cut flower trade. It does not sell. Tlie reason for its im- salableness does not seem very clear, but the commission men cannot dispose of it readily, and do not look very favorably on the rose in consequence. No one finds fault with its creamy petals and fine foliage, but the shape is not admired, and the prices realized by it are unsatis- factory. Some of the critics find fault with (he habit of the foliage, though it was specially recommended when it made its debut for the way in which the foliage grows clear up to tlie flower. Hut these upper leaves are awkward in shape, and the flower is very apt to be malformed. Perhaps we have not yet gained its confi- dence sufliciently to know how to grow it properly. One grower says it seems likely to be more satisfactory when grown on rapidly with plenty of heat. This will certainly make it softer, but it may grow out of its objectionable habits. The first flowers shown of the Puritan were better specimens than most of those we see now. Assuredly, we need force a rose for several seasons before we really know how to treat it. If we overwork it or otherwise abuse it, there is sure to be trouble. I'ndoubtedly the frequent fail- ure of the sturdy Perle was due to over- work in some cases and over-feeding in others. The New York Florists' Club has decid- ed to admit ladies as members. .\t the last meeting Jlr. Jlay read a suggestive paper on the centralization of the cut flower trade, which was followed by a general discussion. The question of a flower mar- ket in New York has often been debated, but practical men find as many reasons against the project as in its favor. When the attempt was made, a few years ago, to establish such a market on Twenty- eighth street, it was soon abandoned as a failure; the buyers and sellers who were accustomed to go to the ferry continued to do so, and ignored the floricultural barn which was to be a transAtlantic Covent Garden. In any case, the Ameri- can flower trade is so different in needs and methods from the same business abroad, that it would be impossible to follow foreign systems very closely. And we are likely to worry along in our pres- ent methods for some years to come, notwithstanding the example of Covent Garden. Some one is pretty sure to sug- gest the old reservoir on Forty-second street as a site for the flower market ; that forlorn piece of architecture has been proposed as a site for almost everj' public building started in the last ten years. What is the truth about chrj-santhe- mums — as cut flowers, do they pay ? Of course every grower must have them, but looking at their amazing cheapness, as they are sold on the street and every- where else, one is forced to the conclu- sion that they must be grown in tremen- dous quantities to be at all remunerative. One grower says that a crop of Mrs. C. H. Wheeler paid better than the same area in roses. That recalls the remark of another grower, who said plaintively that he liked chrysanthemums, but he didn't like their effect on roses. Whether it is a waning craze or not, there is plenty of vitality in it yet, and the autumn flower trade without chrysanthemums would be Hamlet with Henry Irving left out. And there is no doubt that the numerous shows help the retail plant trade. Every woman with a i6 X 20 garden decides that she is going to fill it with chrysanthemums or " artimishals," and she fully expects to produce a mass of such flowers as we see on disbudded plants. Speaking of flower shows, why can't we have a special class of exhibits, open only to em])loyes of florists or growers, analogous to the premiums for gentle- men's gardeners only ? Whether for plants or designs, there is little doubt that such a premium would call out com- petition. There are many ambitions workers who would come under this heading, and since the employes of today are likely to be the florists and growers of the future, anything that will arouse their interest and ambition is beneficial to the trade at large. No doubt the hor- ticultural society would be perfectly will- ing to offer such a premium if some hor- ticultural Samaritan will just step for- ward and present it. z887. The American Florist. i8i S\tBW'LCH'\ ?i ^N^DLt'<■5 tniM. Mr. Halliday's opinion of the Bride is confirmed by a majority of the growers in this section, and of course we have the advantage of familiarity with the Mermet, so that there is no question of its treatment. Among other varieties we are not so sure of, Mr. Taylor puts Mme. Cusin ; he thinks that this rose will be- come more robust in every way as we gain knowledge of its requirements. Sunset is assuredly better now than when it first appeared. What are we to do for rust on verbenas ? Fir tree oil was at first supposed to be a panacea, but apparently it doesn't always get there. This disease appears to be an insect parasite rather than a fungoid one, and most likely anything that would kill the insect would kill the plant too ; that is usually the case. It sounds a little bit strange to be told that heat is something of a preventive, because we always used to consider that the verbena required cool temperature. But the extra heat makes the plant grow too rapidly to give the parasite much chance. Between rust and mildew, black spot and a varied as- sortment of insect plagues, the florists' lot is not always a happy one. The death of Mr. James Reid, late of Peter Henderson & Co., which occurred on the 17th, will be a shock to many, though it was hardly unexpected. The trade loses a well-known member in Mr. Reid, and his death will be regretted by a large circle. I3mii 5.00 Romans 8.00 Carnations, long stems 2.00 @ 300 " short stems 1.00 Callas 15 00 Smilax 22.00 Adiantum ferns 1.25 Ivy leaves, stevia I.OO Violets, bouvardia 1.00 Chrysanthemums 2.00® 3.00 Philadelphia, Nov. 25. Roses. Teas J2.C0 " Niphetos, Gontiers 3.00 Perles, Mermets 4.00 Brides 5.00 " La France, Bennetts C.OC " Am. Beauty 20.00 Carnations 1.00 Roman Hyacinths fi.nO Bouvardia 76 Smilax 20.00 Lily of the valley 8.00 Callas 10.00 Violets, double .75 single .26 Flowers plentiful. Trade improving. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. And for all other occasions \vhere l''irst- Claas Flowers are required, ORDEK IN ADVANCE, and you will be well served. Read the following unsolicited Testimonials : St. Loins, Mo., Nov. 3, 188t;. Flowers come to band in fine order. J. S. WILSON & BRO. Toledo, O., Dec. 27, 1886. The flowers you sent us last Friday were very flne. MRS. E. SUDBR. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 35, 1886. The flowers were lovely and came through beau- tifully. JAS. VBRNOR. New Okleans, La., Jan. 10, 1887. Flowers came in first-class condition; very satis- factory. R. MAITRB. Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 22, '87. Everything came in fine shape and on time. FRANK WHITNALL & CO. ODR SPECIALTIES NOW ARE: LILY OF THE rAUJ-)-. F[yR ROSES, VIO- LETS. LONG Sri'.MlilFIl CARNATIONS, J A PANE S F CUR 1 SA NTHEMUMS, PRIMULA OB CONIC A, ADIAN- TUM EARLEVENSE AND CUNEA TUM. Holly, English Mistletoe, Falui Leaves and Pine Plumes for tlie Holidays. WM. J. STEWART, Send for price list. 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON. w. f. sheridan, Wholesale Florist 721 SIXTH AVENUE, N. Y. Mention American Florist. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission (Merchants OP — CUT FMvO-VST-EJie®, 1237 Chestnut Street, - ■ PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention AJMEKXCAN FLORIST. Tho^. Young, Jif., \ do. Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 1885, 23 W. 24th St., NE-IV YORK. Speaking About CUT FLOWERS, You can get very fine cut roses, carnations and a full general line on shortest notice from J. C. Vaughan, 42 La Salle Street, Chicago. Store open day and night. Refer to all florists west of Ohio river to Salt Lake City, as to prompt shipment and satis- factory stock. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We malie a specialty of shipping; choice Roses and other Flowers, caretully packed, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is impossible to flU your order. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers ^ Florists' Supplies 6? West SOth Street, NEW YORK. GEO. MULLEN, 17 CHAPMAN PLACE, (near Parker House), :^os'x*<:>iv, aj:.^^ss. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION DEALER IN Fresh Cut Flowers & Florisis' Supplies. Flowers carefully packed and shipped to all points in Western and Middle States. Orders by Telegraph, Mail, Telephone or Express promptly attended to. A. M. & J. B. MURDOCH, HTHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. 510 Smtthpield Street, pittsburgh, pa. ^^ Send for price List. CHAS. E. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 38 So. 16tli Street, Philadelphia, Pa. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINCTON, D. C. Growers of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coming Winter. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market ratea shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc., Address, J, L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Ross & MiLLANG, Wholesale : piorists, NO. 1168 BROADWAY, (Formerly at 225 6th ave.) Bet. 27th & 28lh sis., NEW YORK. The American Florist. Dec. I, jeeel ll7aSe. Seed Trade Association.— William Meggat, president, Welhersfield, Conn.; Albert M. Mc- Ciillough, secrelarj', Cincinnati, O. E. B. Croi-ut & Co., Syracuse, N. V., were reported closed Nov. ii. F. N. Lang of Baraboo, Wis., will re- move his seed store to St. Paul. J. G. Pkpp.^RD opeus a wholesale house for grass aud field seeds at i22ornion avenue, Kanas City, Mo. Secretary McCi'llouch promises some interesting reading from the commit- tee on newspaper circulations appointed at the June meeting of the seed trade. Now that the seedsmen are interested in the actual circulation of the various agricultural papers, be it known that the Florist, which has claimed to print but 4,n<:io copies, has actually averaged for the year past 4,406 copies per issue. All of which can be sworn and subscribed to. S. H. Parvin's Sons, the advertising agents at Cincinnati, have sent out a list of agricultural papers showing who have and who have not agreed to the Seed Trade Association's request to abandon free seed distribution. Seedsmen aud florists should send for the list, and place their 1S88 advertising where it rightfully belongs. W. 1). Welch, i traveling salesman for the Chicago seed house of J. Leland Fogg, was frozen to death near Waukegan, 111., Nov. 19. Saturday morning Welch push- ed out upon Grass Lake duck hunting. A terrible wind and snow storm came up, and not returning, a searching party was formed Sunday morning. His bod}' was found in the boat frozen stiff, about two hundred yards from the shore. Welch was about thirty-four years old. Duty on Peas Still Unknown.— It is well known to all importing seedsmen that no uniformity existed at different points on the Canadian border as to the duty properly chargeable on the same. Therefore, though several decisions have recently been made covering the ques- tion, the Florlst decided to learn di- rectly from the various collectors just what they were charging, and to that eud seut a' score of letters to as many difl"erent ports, worded as follows : " Will you please state what duty you are now- charging on garden peas imported through your district? " All but two replied: "Ten per cent, ad valorem, re- gardle.ss of purpose for which they are used." St. Albans, Vt., replied: "If garden seed, only 20 per cent." The col- lector of liastport. Me., said: "The duty on garden peas is 20 per cent." I'A'idently these gentlemen have not read Treasury decision rendered Dec. <), 1S.S6, or that of Sept. 26, 1.SH7, No. S445. [The Florist will print the decisions, with others, in an early issue.] Practical Floriculture. — A new and revised edition of this well-known book of Peter Henderson's has been pub- lished. It contains many additional features, covering the subject up to date. The illustrations showing the style of making up floral work, and contrasting the same with the styles in vogue when the first edition of the !)ook was pub- published in 1867, are of considerable in- terest as showing the great change in popular taste. Published by the O. Judd Co., New York, and A. McClurg & Co., Chicago. The Violet Disease. The several theories advanced by differ- ent growers as to the cause and cure of the violet disease, have been read by me, with much interest ; but the problem seems as much a mystery as ever. The theories are all guess-work — a groping in the dark — for the only facts that are com- mented upon are those which illustrate the manifestation of the disease; none bearing upon its origin and cause are alluded to. Until we can base our experi- ments upon a knowledge of the causes of the disease, we shall continue mystified. As the case stands now, the entire gar- dening world is baffled and remains in utter ignorance of the true character of that disease which has caused so many florists to give up violet growing in des- pair. This question suggests itself: How can we attain a thorough knowledge of these causes? Men of patience and skill have been studying the matter for 3'ears. Formerly growing violet by thousands, and attaining the very best results po.ssi- ble, they were naturally determined to wrestle with the difficulty and conquer it. But not one has succeeded. All who have ever been troubled by this disease to any great extent, acknowledge their inability to account for it, or to cope with its ravages. Those that have escap- ed and still grow violets with success, vainly imagine that they know the secret and offer theory after theorj- ; yet their exemption is due not to' their more skill- ful cultivation, but to the accident of a more favorable location. No matter how closely we observe, we shall never learn how to prevent or arrest this disease by observation alone. It is the origin of the decay which lies shrouded in mystery, and this we can never ascertain by sim- ply watching the effect produced by hid- den causes. In such matters as this, gardeners feel the lack of a more advanced education and training in those departments which have generally been considered of value only to the scientific man. To be a skill- ful cultivator it is not essential for a gar- dener to have book-learning. Many of our most successful growers are men who have had no other advantages than those that are derived from a thoroughly prac- tical life. From boyhood their hours have been spent with plants, studying their nature and requirements, and en- deavoring, by all the means available, to obtain that control of nature which will produce the best results. Hut the best gardeners are the men who will be the first to acknowledge a desire for a more extended information, and who are also willing to own that this information can only be gained by the close and protract- ed study of books. In such a subject as this now under consideration, practical knowledge is absolutely of no avail. That man only is competent to decide as to the causes of this disease, who is thor- oughly acquainted with the principles of vegetable physiology. We are just be- ginning to comprehend that there is such a science, one that teaches us about the various foods that dilTerent plants love — how that which is meat lo the one is poison to the other. It is comparatively easy for us to understand the tempera- tures suitable for the different plants we grow ; but the knowledge of the foods necessary is something of which the most of us are ignorant. Whenever any dis- ease, unknown to us before, makes its appearance, we immediately feel at a loss to account for its origin — puzzled to say whether the trouble comes from the soil or from the atmosphere. What it is, we fully see. // hy it is, remains beyond our ability to discern. Should this be so? Ought we, as pro- gressive men, to be content to allow any disease to baffle and defeat us? When farmers are troubled with insect ravages or diseased products, numbers of scien- tific men are ready and willing to aid him. Agricultural schools and colleges are available for his instruction. It is not too much to say, that if this violet disease was destroying anj- farm crop, there would, long ago, have appeared an accurate exposition of its nature. Once understand this^ and the remedies for its prevention and eradication can soon be discovered. That there are some districts where the violet still flourishes and is entirely ex- empt from disease is obvious to all. Why is this ? That it is entirely by chance the plants are untouched, no intelligent cul- tivator believes. Just as surely as the fact, that wherever the disease appears there is a cause for it, so, wherever we find violets in a healthy condition, must this cause be absent. Like conditions will invariably produce like results. Re- produce the conditions that cause healths- vigor, aud no disease will be manifested. To know whether this is possible we must first obtain certain information upon which to base our calculations. The atmosphere must lie weighed and analyzed and its component parts w-ell understood. The soils also must undergo thesame process, and thus b}- comparison, we may perhaps be able to detect the hidden difficulty. As the question exi.sts at present we are acquainted with certain facts upon which we may found certain deductions. It was at first supposed that a high tem- perature was the cause of the disease. But this theory may be taken as com- pletely disproved. The fact that men have kept violets in cold frames all the winter, aud yet lost the greater part by the disease, sufficiently testifies to the fallacy of this idea. Take healthy violets and place them in a high temperature for the winter months, the result would be the growth of leaves, but no flowers. Dis- ease would not be caused solely by such treatment. Others, again, claim that the injury is caused by unsuitable conditions of soil. Nothing of sufficient weight has yet been adduced to prove this theory. The disease manifests itself in all sec- tions ; upon light ground as well as heavy ; upon poor soil in common with rich. Plants vigorous and weak are alike attack- ed ; heavy waterings and light, seem of similar importance ; all plans are equally futile to prevent the appearance of the dreaded evil. The writer has no theory to expound. After growing violets with varying suc- cess for several years, he is still in doubt as to all that relates to the causes of the violet disease. Some few points have been observed in his own cultivation which may be of some interest. Contrary to the experience of many, the disease has never troubled the plants when in the open ground. Only after the plants are in their winter <|uarters and then not until firing commences is there any indi- cation of decay. This has occurred for successive seasons, so that it is now- look- ed upon as a settled thing in our cultiva- tion of violets. Tlie same treatment has always been applied. As soon as the leaves become spotted, they are immedi- ately picked from the plants and taken from the violet house. This is followed up as long as decaying leaves are to be seen. This method, with us, prevents tSSy. The American Florist. 189 a total failure of crop. Some years we are troubled more than others, but in every instance the plants, after the holi- 4-meh 10.83 3 -mch 4.78 I Special3-in. 4.61 15 -inch 13.75 Above prices per 1,000. good till Jan, I5th. all pack- ed and delivered free on board cars. We ship all over U.S. Free samples with first crate. Order a trial erate. Add 10c. if you send check. Write for rrt. rates and list of prices at which we pack to order assorted sizes In a erate. State the amountand sizes you need. At the very low prices above quoted we sell only in our READY PACKED CRATES Shipped at buyer's risk and freight; cash with order, PBICE.SBYTHE CBATE : 3,150 Thumbs, S8.00; 2,026 2«-lnch, $ 8.00 ; I I.SKIO No. ,1 Rose, J 7.00 ; 1,875 2M-inch, 7.26; l.(iOO No. 2 Rose, 6.40; 1.150 3-inch. 6.60 ; 1,500 No. 1 Rose, 6.60 ; 875 3ls-inch, 5.60 ; 1.30O special 3-in., 6.00 ; 600 4-lnch, 4.75 ; 320 6-inch. 4.40 ; 3hO 4)2-inch, 3.90 ; I 160 6-inch, 3.60 ; SYRACUSE POTTERY, J. N. PERKINS, Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF pLOWER pOTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 WHARTON ST., PHILADELPHIA. 190 The American Florist. Dec. I, Fancy Bedding. We give below a diagram of a very at- tractive mosaic bed which last summer ornamented Drexel boulevard, Chicago. It was eighteen feet in diameter. KEY TO DIAGRAM. I. Achyranthes metallica. 2. Alter- uanthera Herbstii. 3. Alter, aurea. 4. Alter, versicolor. 5. Alyssum Tom Thumb. 6. Alter, amoena. Pittsburgh. — A handsome funeral de- sign recently arranged by J. R. cS; .A. Murdoch was a broken column four and one-half feet in height. The shaft was of white carnations and asters, with a loose garland of light colored roses; at the foot was a wreath of heliotrope. Three smaller designs ornamented the square base — a crescent, cross and star. Arches of La France roses supported the whole against a background of palms and adiantum ferns. The Western Penn- sylvania Botanical Society held a meet- ing and elected officers Oct. 27, with tin- following result; John D. vShafer, Ivsq,, president; Dr. A. Koenig, vice-president ; Miss Willa Matthews, recording secre- tary ; Prof B. H. Patterson, correspond- ing secretary; C. C. Mellor, treasurer; Dr. W, R. Hamilton, I. A. .Shafer, Prof W. S. Jackman and Prof B, H. Patterson, executive committee. At a fashionable wedding which will take place within a few weeks almost the entire floral decora- tion of church and home will be of chr\santhemums, in honor of the wishes of the bride, who regards the flower as .1 favorite. The bridesmaids, it is said, will each carry a boutjuet of this flower. ThkNkwYork Railroad Ga/ictth of Oct. 21 contains a lengthy article on " Flowers at Your Station." Much prac- tical information is given, and a list of plants most suitable for planting around stations is printed, with average whole- sale prices for same. The article is also liberally illustrated. It is to be hoped that much good may result from it, going as the paper does to those who have control of the railroads of the country. When the grounds around rail- way stations shall have become neatly kept gardens, and a pleasure to the eye instead of the remarkably unkeni])t places the majority of them now are, a great advance will certainly have been made. I.indknia. — No. 3, vol. 3, o this sumptuous publication, which is devoted entirely to orchids, contains colored plates of Miltonia spectabilis Moreliana Hort. ; Paphinia Lindeniana Rchb. f; Odontoglo.ssum crispum Trianie, and jiulbophyllum grandiflorum Bi. Washington. — "The Rose and the Lily" is the title of a new store on F street opened bj' Morton & Co. "And Still they Don't, vou Know." — An anglomaniac who recently visited a leading florist's, exclaimed on entering : " The beautiful flowers ! They smell like orange blossoms, you know." And as he buried his nose in a bunch of lantanas he suddenly continued : "And still they don't, you know ! " A WaiklET. — The following .sample of the paragrapher's skill is making the rounds of the daily press : "A young man in Albau)-, who was goiug to take his friend to the theater, telephoned to a florist to send a bouquet to the lady and send the bill to him. Time wore on, and the young man was dressing for the theater when the florist's boy called and left a bouquet. It didn't take long for the horrible truth to creep through his brain, and it was confirmed when he went to see the florist — the bouquet had come to him ; the bill had gone to the girl." East Saginaw, Mich. — The annual meeting of the Michigan Hort. society occurs here Dec. 6-10. The programme for the afternoon of the first day is as follows : Report on Landscape garden- ing ; The Thorns as decorative trees and shrubs ; Success with ferns for out-of- door planting ; Bedding plants and their management ; Grouping for effect ; Car- pet bedding ; Watering lawns ; Front fences and division fences on citj- and village lots. CUT fuOw£T\<5. ^2 UaS^'le^^' .::£m1^J^OJ^'''' '""^ -'^r. THE /^m^rieap plori5t Qompapy's 'DIRECTORY- OF FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, .^^^ SEEDSMEN, United States and Canada. r»ieiCE> opfE> r»ot,i:,A.ie. The most coinpk'le ami accurate list yet published. The key liesignales the particular lirancli of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insnre the . ][VIO^VIvIvIS^E>I«, leedSe^ -WHOLESALE DEALEU 1 and Farmer. [equisites; Such as Baskets, Im- mortelles, Grasses, Mosses, Boquet Pa- pers, Pampas lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NEW^ YORK. Grand * Stock * Plants. MAMMOTH VERBENAS (One plant of which noTV, is worth ten in January.) 12 finest selected market sorts, I3.00 per 100 ; J25.00 per 1,000 ; embracing best contrasting colors. OE5I*A.KrHJJ\ai PITS ^ FOR NURSERYMEN. We offer the following' at net cash prices, f . o. b. cars al Philadelphia-sacks included. They are put up in sacl£s containing two bushels by measure. TEXNESSEE NATlIK.i^L, SS.OO, VIRGINIA NATIR.^L, »1.75, SMOCKS, S1.25, and MIXED at Sl.OO per Bushel. C-A.T.A.X,OC3-X7ES IFE-EE. Will. H. SMITH, Sceilsman, p. 0. Box 1570. 1018 Market St.. PHILADELPHIA. Menti.>n AmericBii H..risl. XMAS TREES. Blue Spruce, Per 100 2 to 3 ft... .16.00 3to6ft.... 10.00 5lo8 ft.... 15.00 Packed In light \'IKSI".«V (IKOWY CHRISTMAS TREES. NOllWAV SPKUCK I', to 12 feet hlgh.r.c. per foot; 12 to 20 feet, St. per foot. SCOTCH \V 1 1 IT K and UKD IMNK one-half price of Spruce. 10 per t-ciit. .itTim orders of .'* trees or over. Aumm-Vn.l-; TKI.MM1.S(;S »I .t^-in. pots 2.00 Hoya or Wax Plant, strong, from 3-in. pots 0.00 or per dozen, $1.00. JOHN B. FABER, Kankakee, III. ]vr.A.:M:3WEOmi STE,.A.i]sr, etc. All flne healthy stociiy plants. Per lOO. Per 1,000 12 finest market sorts $3.00 $26 00 20 best older varieties 2.60 20 00 12 best double and .single Geraniums. 5.00 40. tO PAUL BITTZ & SON. New Castle, Pa. Our Stock is perfectly healthy and vigorous. Per 100. I.POO Gen'l Collection, stock plants, 40 fine sorts $:).00; $2500 Mammoth Set, " " 4.00; 30.00 Rooted Cuttings of 40 finest varieties 1.00; 8.00 ' Veltchii,3-in Amnolnncic -* 3»;.ooto$8.ooperioo. MllipclUpolo j Quinquefojia. .iV^ ■ pots, strong plants, ... _ pots, strong (_ plants, $8.00 per 100. L C. WOOD & BRO., Fishkill, N. Y. Roses and Other Plants FOR THE TRADE. Per 100 Malmaison, Sombrieul, Mad. A. Bernaix $5.00 Mermets. Bon Silenes, Safranos, Cooks, Compt. Verbenas, Mammoth strain ;^.00 Older varieties , 2.50 Pansies, 2-inch pots, finest strain 2.00 These plants are in fine, healthy condition. Sam- ples mailed for 25 cents. geo. thompson & sons, Louisville, ky. 100,000 Well Booted Cittuiis ol Verlenas ani Carnatioiis, CARNATIONS. The new Lyons Whites, pure white and good winter bloomer. My own raising, very prolific and early, also about 15 of the older and best leading varieties. Send for circular and price list and convince your- self how cheap you can buy good strong and healthy plants of the above. FRED SCHNEIDER, WHOLESALE FLORIST, ATTICA, Wyoming Co., N. Y, OUR NEW TRADE I3IIi K^ O ^ O li Y^ Contains over 6,000 JVatnes of {Itive) and seedsme. . .._ States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hybrida grandiflora ft. pi.) In the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. JMoTA^ATISH, NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. Qatalo(§iJ<^s / J IW for 1SS7, of Bedding Plants, Roses, Palms, Orchids, ' '• etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock of the following on hand at cheap rates: Ampelopsis Veitchii, various sizes Tea, s.t\A Hybrid /Poi-w, all the leading sorts, named 0';rv.sa«i'/ifW«>«.j, DmccEa Indivisa, various sizes, Echeverias, Small Ferns, Geraniums, double and single, best named sorts, Areca Lu- tescens, in 2%, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots, Lataiiia Borbonica, Seaforlhia Elegans, Oreo- doxa P-2gia, Coiypha Auslralis. Other Palms, such as Cocos Wedelliana, Cham- erops Excelsa, Phoenix Reclinata, Phcenix Rupicola, Phoenix Tennis, Kentias oi sorts. Glazinova Insignis, fancy named Clematis, and other vines, etc. Prices given ou application. WM. C. WILSON, FLORIST, Steinway's, Astoria, L. I. MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED. •»(«• w We have succeeded in growing ^& of this splendid strain which we now offer for the first time. We guarantee the seed to be the TRUE MAMMOTH Variety of selected colors. Per oz $6.00 SMILAX. New Crop. Per ounce $1.50 CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA. New crop. 1,000 seeds 60 CAXDIDISSIMA. " " " " 75 WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS READY in December, will be mailed all applicants in the trade. HENRY A. DREER, Seedsman and Florist, PHILADELPHIA. GRAPE DUST FOR MILDEW IN MARYLAND Mr. Thos. G. Harold, of Kingston, Md., says : The " Grape Dust " seems to be what we all need. So far as I have tried it, it has done its work well. For samples send stamps to HAMMONDS PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Sold V>3r the Seedsxxiexa. PLANTS FOR FLORISTS Coleu 2.60 Verbenas, Mammoths included 2.50 Heliotropes 3.00 Roses, MonthlT 3.00 200ormore 2.50 Healthy stock and leading sorts. HANS NEILSON, St. Joseph, Mo. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE : $2,00 per 100. Pansy plants out of seed bed, SI. 00 per 100, fS.OO per 1.000. Pansies transplanted, $1.75 per 100, at M. TRITSCHLER &. SONS, Hyde's Ferry Gardens, NASHVILLE, TENN. CUT-FLOWERS AND PLANTS CARNATIONS, BOUVARDIAS, CALLAS, EUCHARIS, and most bulbous flowers, etc, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS AND LYGODIUM SCANDENS (climbing fern). Also young plants of above. Washington. D. C. Nurseries, ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. 194 The American Florist. Dec. /, Cincinnati. There are more funerals than parties tliis winter. George B. F. Meek, an over the river florist, was married at Louisville a few days ago to Miss Jlamie K. Kice. There is another florist's store to chronicle — Underwood's, on Central ave- nue. Visitors to the hospital will not have far to go to order flowers for the sick. Critchell says "Most of the designs now made for funerals are conventional — Hibles, columns and crosses — but they are upon a much larger scale than for- merly." B. P. smiles. With coal at 22 cents a bushel, and furnaces heated with crude oil, he can afford to. Some of the Cincinnati florists were largely patronized by the South for the Cleveland receptions. (Vardner officiated at Montgomery, Ala., and Kelly at At- lanta, Ga. Kelly arranged a banquet room in all golden-colored flowers, cor- responding with the general outfit, which was also in gold. The Cincinnati centennial exposition is going to make things lively for the florists. Horticultural hall is to be re- modeled and the sole contract to be awarded to one man. The florist pre- senting plans best suited to the wants of the board of exposition commissioners will get the award of contract. .\ large sum of money is set aside for the work, and florists all over the country ought to benefit by it. Gardner, the Floral Co. and Critchell are the florists who have submitted plans. Ren Mulford, Jr. ERNST K.VUF.MAXN, 113 N. 4tli Street, I'H IL.iUKI.PHIA, PA. HEADQUARTERS FOR (immortePPeiS, ^tcxSt^z^, Mo;S^, S BOUQUET PAPERS, « PAMPAS PLUMES, WHEAT SHEAVES, And nil other Snpplk'n. MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF BASKET.S AMD DESIGNS. Florist's I^etters Patent applied for Tliepe letters are luade ■ if the best Imiuortelles, wire.l on wno.l or luetul frunieswlth holes to Insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames: ■Mn, l»urple....Per lOOSt.OO Leasthai " 2'.5-ln. Purple Mi- ni It p,.rl, Designs. Monograms, etc. W. C. KKICK. 11U7 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.V. J. C, Vaughan, Chicago, Agt. west of PennsylvaulB Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great EnpHah Rhododendron arowers, we are prepared to furnish Khododendron^f all sizes and in any quantity, at prices lower th^n ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi spring delivery. Prices on application. B.p. ELLIOTT QO.pittsbureh.Pa. M. M. BAYERSDORFERiCO. 56 N. 4th Street. Philadelphia, Pa., .Manufacturers and Importers of neh: catalogue ready, and sent free on application. SASH BARS. IW EITHER PIWE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in 12, U and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, CLEAR CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. 1st & 2d Cypress $1.65 " " VENTILATORS Made to Order. Write for l^stiiuates. J3IEZ As 00., 530 N. Ilalsted .St.. CHICAGO. INDESTRUCTIBLH Bl-NCHES Can be made by using SIvATES THEY ARK AS iheapaslood A .\ 1 1 Eu^ry vjuay B(?tt ■•* VS, \ •• JOto .SO lOtoll " goto .i5 12tol.S ■• 85to I.OO 14i6l5 " 1.25 to 1.60 IfiiSl? " 1.75 to 2.00 18to20 " a.BOto.'iOO 26to30 " l.OOto 6.00 TREK FEET of all sires. i8-in. square, pyra- mid, four blocks high, soc.; 15-in. 35=.; 12-in. three blocks high, 2sc.; 9-in. isc. Crosses. 18, 24, 30, 36, 42. 48. 60. 72 inches one cent nn inch including braces, all painted two coats green. SPHAGNDM MOSS, $1.00 per BDl., 6 RDls. tor $5.00, GOODS SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE U. S. HINSDALE, MASS. Alter Dec. 6th at the Old Stand. 47th St. and Lex- ington Ave., N. Y. Terms (^ash, or :» days approved credit. All bllla mast be paid on or before January Ist. 1888. 1887. The American Florist. 195 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. r< A Ml? CT'ATT'Tj'C! Best Orchid and Plant L'AiMli OlAiVjliO. Stakes in the market. 1; feet long, per 1,000 W.OO 3 •■ ■• •• 2.00 ISincheslong " 1.50 12 ' 1.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. ESTAiii.iSHEi) 1854. KM tin Most Extensive Stock of RARE JAPANESE AND CHINESE Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Palms, ORCHIDS, FERNS, BAMBOOS. Also Fruit Trees— all grown in our nur- .series in Ja^ian. La,Tge assortment Bulbs and Seeds. WE FORWARD FREE BY MAIL 3 choice Japanese Lily Bulbs, 50c. 3 choice Japanese Chrysanthemums, 50c. 12 Japanese Mammoth Chestnuts, 50c. H. H. BERGER & CO., Proprietors of GEO. F. SILVESTERS' SEED HOUSE, P. O. Box 1501. 315 & 317 T^rasliington St., Established 1878. San Francisco, Cal. CATALOGUE FREE. fJOO strong vigorous plants, twice transplanted— now in 31^-inch pots, $5.00 per hundred. A. VEEYER, 3218 S. Jefferson A%'e., ST. LOUIS. CUT BLOOMS OF BUTTERCUP, CENTURY, GRACE WILDER, SEAWAN, PORTIA AND CHESTER PRIDE, On Stems from four to six inches long, at $2.00 per 100. The run of the beds, long and short stems at $1.50 per 100. All short stems at $1.25 per 100. Standing orders for the winter will be accepted. CHAS. T. STARR, Florist, AVONDALE, CHESTER CO., PA. {Carnation Grower.) EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE A COPV OF OUR NEW TRADE DIRECTORY Price $1.10. Write the American Florist Co. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado ) Tokio an I Yellow Jacket • 15 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince \ John Goode, the Chicago bedder, doz. 75c.: each 10c The set by mail. $1 00, two of a kind, $1.50; per doz- $1.00. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptiye circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, Somerset Co.. MARYLAND. J. W. DUDLEY & SON, PARKERSBURG, WEST VA. Write for prices on VERBENAS, GERANIUMS, COLEUS, WHITE CAP AGERATUMS, METAUCA BEGONIAS. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Sif>eoia.l Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 4og Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW YORK. PALIVIS. LARGEST AMD BEST STOCK PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting Europe^ Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oxty of JVIe^Kiico. FRED DORNER PELARGONIUM 2"; in. pots, $10 per 100. OLEANDER. Double and Single White, and Double Pink, 4-inch pots. $12.50 per 100. CALLA NANA, 3-inch pots, strong. $6.00 per 100 2H-inchpots, " 4.00 v^ A^IP- MICHEL PLANT & SEED CO, ' ^^ ^» 718 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention American Florist. DO YOU BUY CARNATIONS, VERBENAS, COLEUS, GERANIUMS OR BEGONIAS? PLANTS OR ROOTED CUTTINGS AFTER JAN. 1st. Good varieties true to name. Good plants well packed, at low prices. ORDER NOW FOR SPRING DELIVERY. Correspondence solicited. ALBERT M. HERR, Look Box 338. LANCASTER, PA. MAMMOTH SET. Per 1000 Also some of the BEST Old Sorts, transplant- ed on benches $10.00 Rooted cuttings 8.00 Pot plants, ready Nov. Ist $3.00 per 100. WM. DESMOND, Kewanee, III. Reasonable plants. PALMS, =— ™ « FERNS. We have in splendid condition a full stock of the above in all sizes and varie- ties ; well grown. Buy the stock now for Christmas and other decoration. Price List free on application. Henry A. Dreer, PHILADELPHIA. ZIRKGIEBEL'S Improved Giant Trimardeaii Pansy Unsurpassed as a Market Variety. Trale packages. 1,000 Seeds, $1.00. Also Bugnot's Fancy Strain, the finest in existence. Trade pack- ages, 500 seeds, $1.00. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Mention American Florist. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Especially for Florist use. $2 per bale. Peat $1.25 per bbl.. Sheet or Log moss, $2 per bbl.. Pitcher plants, a Wisconsin novelty, $2 per doz. Lycopodium in its season at lowest prices per Z. K. JEWETT, Sparta, Wis, TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New .Special Ofter of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBUBG, GERMANY. offered, including AT.y the latei^t Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Frebh, Pure and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. AI^BERT BEKZ, Donglaston, IT. Y. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. If you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA. NOT TOO SOON To correspond NOW about your Spring Catalogue. You can get it made better than ever, with less bother to you, and plenty of good cuts, by The FLORIST-PRIISTER, Who has long experience and superior facilities. BE AHEAD OF THE RUSH And write for samples and estimates to J. Horace McFarland, Printer for Nurserymen. Florists and Seedsmen, HARRISBURG. PA. lO o,o o o ^V^ E> le :B J© IV .^ S The choicest old and new varieties at $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100, S8.00 per 1,000. NO RUST OB MILDEW. Packed light, and satisfaction guaranteed. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. 196 The American Florist. Dec. I, Striking Pelargonium Cuttings. These do not always strike as freely as could be wished. This season we chose a fresh place for ours, and in consequence have met with success. In a narrow span-roofed house a lot of young crotons were growing in small pots. Among these were placed the pelargonium cut- tings in a 3-inch pot, and so on. The cuttings, short, stout and well ripened, were inserted in sandy soil in the middle of August. The soil in the pots was kept moist, but not wet, mainly by the syring- ing of the crotons overhead twice daily. This and the slight shade formed by the plants, and a gentle warmth which was necessary, quickly caused the pelargo- niums to form roots. At the present time most of them have been potted off singly into small pots and are now stocky little stuff, promising well to form desir- able plants by June next year.— .S'., in London Garden. Pot DR.\iNAr,E. — May I make a sug- gestion as to the advantage of using coal cinders for draining pots, instead of stones or broken pieces of pots? Most of the plants I have had from florists were drained with bits of old pots, covered with leaves to keep the earth from washing in. In a short time the worms would eat the leaves and crawl around among the potsherds, choking them with earth and spoiling the drainage so as to make the plants diflficult to manage. Now I turn such plants out and repot them, with a handful of cinders in the bottom of the pot, covered with sphagnum moss. This drains to perfection, and the worms sel- dom or never venture among the cinders, probably for fear of getting scratched by the rough surfaces, so that the drainage never gets clogged. Even when plunged in ordinary earth the worms do not seem to attempt to get into the pots which have cinders in the bottom. Amateur. Tots trum 2-in. to 12-inches, — IN — Quantity to suit purchaser, — AND — qVALlTYnQi to be SURPASSED. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American FlurlBt. ILL BIZK3 OF SINOr.K ANl rili 1: IlIirK GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. Al.I, (Jl.AZlBUS' SCI'I'LIKS. V Write for Latest Prices. THE ;; PIONEER ': 305 iMain Street. SEND FOR UHOLESALK PBICB LIST. N :: THK :: west, CEXCIXXATI, OHIO. (ireenhoiise Pipe and FittiniJ^ Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Green- houses throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its excellent quality. Pipe can be easily put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. k ¥Q;M£ fiS^n 93 to III W. Lake St CHICAGO OuRNEY's New HQt Water Heater. TIIK CHK.VrKST AND UKST I'OK (Irccnliouses, C()nser\atorics and DWELLING HOUSES. THE GURNKY HEATERS present more water surface to the direct action of the fire than any oth- ers (known to us) in use. They are the easiest to keep clean, and with due attention almost any kind nf fuel may be used. EASILY REGULATED. SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT SAFE AND ECONOMICAL. ^^ Manufactured by the ^^ GUR\EY HOT WATER HEATER CO., 237 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON. MASS. SEND FOR PAMI'IILET AND Selling agencies.- M. H. .Johnson. 140 Center Street. N' and 44 W. Monroe Street, Chicago (West " " (for Michigan and Ohiol. Wni. tiardiner i'KICE LIST. York. Rice & Whltacre MaDfg. Co.. 42 T. K. Chase. .31 Edmund Place. netroTt. Mich. & Co., Portland. Oregon. io,ooo Er^E;cTi«os. Ives' Putty Macliiiie. Patented Jan. 8, Ml for laying putty. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. H. IVES. Daivbury. Conk. GREENHOUSe HEHTING. BV A. 11. FOWLEK. Bxplalnr, fully all the best systems of heatlnu greenhouses bv both liot water and low-pressure steam. 'IVlls ynu the points to consider In selecting PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Most Improved plans. ALL IVORK GI:AKAIMTEED. jy i'rices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSON & CO., No. 33 and 24 Sears Street. 25c, In Postal Note, Silver or Stamps. SKI-: WHAT ITWII.I. UlY. ; "Ilo- 1 cop; • Pocket Churl of 4(10 Co- >riic IV.; :l copies hack nuiiil.crs AiuiTl.iili (Micli.l IhTlii llllurlsl iilllTcrent datcsi. price lilc, eacli. T.>lal fl K: all lor ■•r, els. postiwld. Address LEAVENWORTH 4 BURR, It. I. DKTHOIT. MICH. <: gives the results ..I Ihc lalc-t iicnls. Shows how m coiiipuli- t .It pipe rciulred f.'r a given spa the ne.Tt draft and led by Mr. ,Iohn Thorpe and Sent on rcooipl of prioc. Address, A.IVII2I«IOA.I00 by H.W HAIiES, RLDGETYOOD f T. J. Greenhouse Heating t.^^ Ventilating HlfcHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Merser Street, New York. Kivo IgeiHeprjs af Jsaileps, ■^iiffhteen Sizes, fci0^puc[CJi^el Kire ]3ox JSoileps ©aaale JSoileps, feiorjical Jeioileps, T^ase ]9urr)ir)q wafer peafers Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send -4 cents postage for TUiiwtrateci Catalogue. FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, FROM WILLIAM MECHWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 LIBERTY STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. high) s;f..50 Machine made 8.00 Hand made 10.00 9-lnch per 100, 11.00 14.00 30.00 60.00 HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch per doz. $ .7 .5.00 8,00 11 00 1.20 1.32 1.80 HANGING BASKFTS, D CRATED, 8-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. chargres for piv'rinia: up to 4-in.; from 5-in. to 15-in, 10 per cent. Cash with ™^ American Florist Company's • : directory : • PLORISTS, [^URSERYMEN RHt) gEEDSMEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the ofiBceto which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can aflFord to have a copy for refereuce. Address Anierican Klorisx Co. S4 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 198 The American Florist. Dec. /, Index to Advertisers. AdvertlsInK Bates, etc.lST Allen, W. » 187 Bancroft,,! 192 Bayersdorfer, M. M. & Benard. E., Jr 18.'i Benz, Albert I'.io Berger, U.H.,& Co l',« _ _ .las Clevefand, A. B., Co. . .IBSi Cook, J r.t.'! Desmond, Wm 196 Devine, Peter I'.tT Diez, John L., & Co. . . .l',M DI!lon,J. L 1S7, lH'i Dreer.U. A....!*.!. r.«. Wo Dudley, J. W.& Son... r.iD Elliott, B. A., Co I'M Kxeter Mach. W'ks. . . . I'.w Faber.J. B wa Fassett, F. E. & Bro.. . . lit! Fink i Co 10,5 Pulweller, P. C l'J3 Qasser,J. M Vi^ GiddUig8,A I'Jl Goldman, M l'.« Griffltb, Jas IW Growtage, Henry J — IW Gurney Heater Co. Hallock,V. H.,&Son..l;il Hammond & Hunter.. 1S7 Hammond's Slug Shot l'« Harold, Thos. G ... 191, 195 Henderson. P., & Co.. .191 Herr, Albert M 195 Hiehle, Ad l'.« Higley. Henry G 195 Hin * Co 185 Hippard, E 191 Hltching9& Co 197 Hooker, H. M l»i Hurff, Freeman Is',' lTes,J.H i;«i Jewett,Z. K... VS> Karr, Geo. A Leavenworth & Burr..l9tj McAllister. F, E 191 McCarthy, N. F.4Co..l87 McFarland.J . Horace.. 196 McTuTlsh, G. A 193 .MHlsh,.M 187 .Mechwart, Wra li»7 Meyer, Andrew 196 Michel Plant&SeedCol95 Miller, Geo. W 196 Monon Route IflB Mullen. Geo 187 Murdoch, A,M.&J.B..187 Myers* Co 198 NIelson.Hans 193 I'ennock, Chas. E 187 Perklns.J. N 189 Plenty, Josephus 197 Price, Charles 8 194 Reed & Keller 197 Roemer, Fredenck 195 Rolker, Aug. 4 Sons ..191 R0S9& Millang 187 Schneider, Fred l'.n Schultheis Bros 185 Schulz,Jacob 185 Scollay, John A 198 ^hav B. D. Sheridan, W.F 187 Siebrecht & Wadley ... .196 Siekman, J 191 SimmonB,W. P. & Co.. .191 Situations. Wants etc. 186 Smith, %V. H 192 Spooner, Wm. H 185 Starr, Chas. T 195 Steffens, N 197 Stewart, Wm. J 187 Stimson, E. A., 4 Co, ..I9B Strauss. C. 4 Co 187 Studer, N r.H Thompson, G.,4Sons.l95 Tritschler, M., 4 Son . . 193 Tucker, A. C 185 Van der Scboot, R.. 4 Son 191 Vaughan, J.C 187.190 Wachendorff, Bdw..,.185 Weathered, Thos. W.. 198 Welch Bros 187 Whilldin Pottery Co..l8',l Wllks, S.,Mfg. Co !'.« Wilson, Wm. C 193 Wolff, L. Mfg. Co loe Wood, I.e., 4 Bro 193 Woods, D.R., 4C0....183 Young, Thos. Jr..4 Co.187 Zirngiebel.D 195 ACHIMENES. — The pots of these should by this time be laid on their sides under the bench that the soil may become quite dry and ripen the bulbs. They may re- main in this position all winter. Syringa JAPONICA. — Hallock & .Son have a large number of tiny seedlings from Japan. This is more of a tree than a shrub, and so far as I know there are only three blooming plants of it in the east, namely, one at Prof Sargent's, one at the Arnold Arboretum, and one at Amherst College. ;\bout two years ago it was figured and described in the Gar- licners' Chronicle Ijy Prof Sargent, and at that time had not then bloomed in Eu- rope. It forms a handsome little tree with splendid foliage, which I have never known to mildew. Our specimen — a bushy-headed shapely tree, some nine feet high— has not yet bloomed. W. F. SOMETHING NEW IN Heating ^^ ApP^^'^^^^s FOR GREENHOUSES. Send for Illustrated OiitiiloBne. .7. I). CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. ATOMIZER! SPRINKLER '^^^IZu' Spniy appears like log. Best sprlriklorin the world. Sprink- plants. Mi.i«H'li!.villnK. |:iic.<||iiiIim1 l..r destroying Insects. Kills Insliintl.v; lis uses Inipns. Bible to (li'Bcribo here. Kncl'iso slniiip lorlllun. pam- phlet and price to awents. Remember, no sump, uo attention. M. GOLDMUN, Patentee, Pitlifleld. Man. Sectional View. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES. POULTRY-HOUSES. ETC. ALSO I UR UKATING WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And \A^ire for Trellis \Work. Send for Catalogue. >• fhos. 1. leatliered, 46 & 48 MARION ST., M Y. HEATING APPARATUS FOR CAST IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 & 76 Mvrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. rmproved Hot Water gqilers) Kor Heating Greenhouses, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating by Hot Water. Send for Catalogvie. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. Greenhouse Heating RV STEAM, nr nor WATER. I;y CO^fRI^^ATlO.X STEAM AXn WATER. EXETBR N^ACHINE WORKS, 19 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. WORKS-EXETER, N. H. TIXB CEXjE:BIS.A.TEX) WILKS WATER HEATER I For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. end fnr Price List. S.WilksMfg.Co.. Cor. Monroe ft Clinton Sti., ChioMia J, i\r, (iA.S;s;KR;Si PAT. ZINC JOINTS For Butting Glass without Laps. MakCHtt iiir iirul wator tljilit. No broiiktiKO from frOHl. Saves fuel nml ulnss. KlX>RIST'.s WATCHMAN, for Ftuo« and Hot Wat«r, $10.00; fnr Sienni. f.VOO. It will rliiK a bell whon tneTi'mporatiirL' rhaiiKt's. Hiid rliiK when the tttuaiu tfoert down. J. M. GASSER. 71 Euclid Avenue. CLEVELAND, OHIO. MeiiMon Amftrlcan MurlBt nor^ii>^\.^^ ivxj:ivi:be>i^. JJiTiBrica is "the Praw of the UessbI; there may be mare camfart Emidsbips, but we are the Srst ta taunh Unknawa Seas." Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 15, 1887. No. 57. Vl^ VN. S K\UB^VVS ^Q^i^T\C VAOUSt, KQCWtSTtW N V \1\C10K\^ RtG\^\n CtHTtR. 200 The American Florist. Dec. IS, f LHIlE Zi^LMllSg@iy!i lFlL@lQI!@f Copyright, 1887, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the 1st and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Grne&ai, Offices, 54 I.a Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, Society of American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, 18, 19, Mr. W. S. Kimball's Aquatic House. In accordance with your request, I send a little descriptiou of Mr. Kiuiball's aquitic house. The dimensions are as follows: House, 76 x 26 feet; water tank, 58x20 feet ; height of house, 15 feet. So )OU will see there is not much space wasted on the sides for walks, and the lilies have an abundance of room to fully develop their large leaves. At the lower end of the tank Nelum- bium speciosum is planted ; it is confintd by a brick wall to keep it from spreading all over the pool. lu the center is the grand Victoria regia, which has flowered several times this season and has been admired by thousands of people. Dis- tributed about the tank are the best se- lection of nymphieas that can be grown ; they include the following : Nyniph;ea Zanzibarensis, N. '/,. azurea, N. '/.. rosea, N. dentata, N. rubra, N. ccerulea, N. Sturtevanti, N. devoniensis and others of the choicest varieties. Other things are grown in the water, such as Cyperus alternifolius. Papyrus autiquorum, which flourish magnificently, To make a background at farther end of pool, there are planted in a bed of earth Musa Cavendishii, M. coccinea, M. rubra and M. vittata, their large leaves having a very good effect from the upper end. At the north end are planted hard wooded plants like allamandas in variety and Bougainvillea glabra, which blooms profusely almost all the year round. Besides being an aquatic house, it is very useful for orchids that require a nice, light, airy position. I have at the present time lots of Liclia anceps, I^. albida and L. autumnalis hanging from the roof which gives the house a very much better appearance than the photo- graph shows it. C.KO. Savagk. Gardener to Wm. S. Kimball, Ksq. Rochester, N. Y. James Reid. James Reid, so well known as a partner of Peter Henderson, and whose son-in- law he was, died in New York on Nov. 17, of typhoid fever, aged 36 years. A friend in New York, who has known him well, writes : "James Reid was the youngest son of Andrew Reid, one of New York's best known florists of thirty years ago, and to whom many men of the craft to-day are indebted for their succe.ss in life for the kind words and substantial aid given to them in starling. James, his son, inherited his father's genial, kindly nature, and young as he ■was, has left not a few who will revere his memory from his helping hand in r~^\ ^^^ '^ H^ ^ ^ 'fl ^1 ■F'^P^Tnir^ '' i^^^^^l HB^Bft \™/ m iKVAtS Rt\0. time of need. While yet quite a youth James Reid was elected chief clerk of the board of public works of Jersey City, and before he was thirty years of age had been twice elected alderman, serving one year as president of the board, and in that capacity was sometimes acting mayor of Jersey City. At twenty-five he entered the seed firm of Peter Henderson & Co., and although he had no previous training for the business, yet in a few years, by his ability and close application, he so mastered its details that in less than ten years' experience his comprehensive knowledge of the seed business was per- haps uneiiualed in this country. Mr. Reid was a man of rare ability, of un- wonted energy, and his great force of character made him a leader always. I"ew men in the trade were better known or more respected than James Reid, and his early death will be universally re- gretted." We have never met a man in the seed trade and rarely seen elsewhere one who equaled in brilliancy of intellect him who has just gone. It was a real pleasure to listen to liis private conver.sation or public speech, and his thought and man- ner compelled the admiration of even his opponents. His brain and spirit were certainly cast in that rare mold of which it could be said • This was n man,' for none who knew James Reid would deny that his genius was a credit to the business capacity of the human mind. Mr. Reid was connected with the A. B. Cleveland Seed Co. at tlie time of his j death, and though many of his personal friends regretted his withdrawal from the I firm he had so ably represented, yet no man could say but that his career had only just begun. [I'resuient William Mcggat writes :] James Reid was in his 37th year, was born in New York city. Both his parents were Scotch. His mother, a very fine old lad)', is still living in Jersey City ; his father, Andrew Reid, was a florist in Fourteenth street, New York — one of the old type of .Scotch gardeners, a man who was loved by everj' one who knew him. James learned his father's business and followed it for a number of years. After his father's death the family moved over to Jersey Cit}- to live, where they owned considerable property, now occupied by James' brother, John Reid, florist. James became considerably interested in politics, and was for several years con- nected with the board of public works in Jersey City, was elected alderman several times, and was quite a while chairman of the board of aldermen. But previous to this he had ninrried Peter Henderson's only daughter, and connected himself with the firm of Peter Henderson ^: Co. His early training had most eminently fitted him for the position he occupied there, and very soon he developed into one of the best seedsmen in the country. He was naturally a very brainy, bright, quick man, sharp and keen in a bargain, but his whole nature was bright generous and big-hearted. Rvery one who knew him admired him, and feel now as if the seed trade had lost one of its brightest stars and a personal friend. " Poor Jim." He leaves a widow and one daughter. Wn.i.iAM Mkggat. i88r. The American Florist, .01 iv^t n^l\ou^^ colors-, so\iT;w ?nr\^, cva\cngo. Chicago Parks. Our view in this issue shows a bed plauted the past summer at South Park and which faithfully represented the stars and stripes as though laid out upon the green lawn. The red stripes were of Alternanthera paronychioides major and the white of variegated sweet alyssum. A large star of echeverias occupied the center of the field of crushed blue stone and it was surrounded by twelve smaller stars of the same. The staff was Alter- nanthera aurea nana crossed diagonally at regular intervals with A. versicolor to give the appearance of a yellow staff wound with red bunting. While un- doubtedly stiff in outline the bed was quite attractive and aroused the patriot- ism of all visitors. Water Lilies for Winter Bloom. NymphEeas that have been at rest for a couple of months, or partly so, may be brought into flower in a month or two by giving them a warm corner in the house or setting the pans on the hot water pipes ; if repotted into fresh soil, mod- erately rich, so much the better. The best sorts for forcing in this way are N. ccerulea, N. Zanzibarensis azurea, and for a pink one, N. Zan. rosea ; these sorts come quickest into bloom. Other kinds may be forced, but do not so well repay the trouble and room at this season. My method is to start a lot of young plants about September, and they continue to bloom nearly all winter. Any one hav- ing a tank in the greenhouse with hot water pipes running through it may flower them finely by giving a little in- crease of heat to warm the water to about 70°; a temperature of 60° will do for the house. Benj. Grey. Euonymus Sieboldianus. This is a hardy shrub, but one of the most beautiful of all garden plants. In the north it is deciduous, in the south evergreen. But even here it holds its leaves bright and green till January. It is a vigorous grower and forms dense hemispherical bushes ; ours, comparative- ly young, are six feet high and eight feet across. Its foliage is deep glossy green, quite as pretty as that of the evergreen E. japonicus, and without being so stiff. It comes into bloom about the first of September, when the bushes are loaded down from the ground up with showy (for a euonymus) greenish white flowers. But its grandest beauty is developed in November, when the fruit ripens and displays itself in just as great profusion as the flowers appeared a couple of months before. The "berries" are or- ange-colored and the pods whitish. The little spray herewith sent was cut to-day (Dec. 5), and after having passed through a very frosty week ; we had 23° of frost on the morning of Dec. i. It has never been protected in any way. Given a little protection in December, wouldn't it be a handsome plant for Christmas deco- rations? W. F. Long Island. [The sprays sent were very handsome, and would in our judgment be a grand addition to our Christmas decorations, in which more variety is needed. — Ed.] Let not the holiday rush cause you to forget, but rather to remember that Jan. 1 brings the New Year, when one, two or three new subscriptions would be a proper holiday reminder to the Ameri- can Florist that you think the 24-page illustrated semi-monthly is really worth double the dollar we charge. We can always use some of that "surplus," and we want every gardener and florist in the Union. A merry Christmas to all ! At the .spring exhibition of the Mass. Hort. society special prizes, con- sisting of two gold medals, three silver gilt medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal, are offered by the " Royal Union of Holland for the Promotion of the Cultivation of Bulbs" for best fifty named hyacinths in bloom ; best twenty- five pots of single early tulips, three bulbs in a pot ; and best twenty pots of Polyanthus Narcissus, three bulbs of the same variety in a pot, not more than two pots of one variety. In addition the so- ciety offers its usual premium list for spring bulbs, amounting to I315. The exhibition will be held about March 21. 202 The American Florist. Dec. 15, Temperature. The only way to get at the best temperature ar a cartiation house is by a com- -O'- parisou of methods and results. As a contribution to this important sub- ject, the practice of some eastern growers may be interesting. The idea is to imitate nature as closely as possible. The autumn months seem to be the most favorable to growth in the field. At this season the days are warm, often hot, the high temperature extend- ing well into the night and followed by a rapid fall toward morning, the ther- mometer often showing 40° or lower. At sunrise the heat increases rapidly, so that we have sixteen or eighteen hours of good growing weather out of the twenty-four. We imitate these condi- tions under glass during the cold months by starting up the fires early in the after- noon and closing the ventilators soon enough to prevent the temperature fall- ing much as the sun goes down, trying to have 60° to 65° at the time the fires are banked for the night. The temperature often falls slowly till it reaches 40° or even lower, but this low temperature continues for a very short time only, the fires being started up early enough to get the house up to 50° or 55° by daylight. By the time the sun fairly strikes the glass we have 65° to 70°, and a little air can be given. This treatment gives the plants about as many growing hours each day as they would get in the field during September, and the conditions as to temperature are about the same ; plenty of heat from sunrise till midnight, with two or three hours of quite low temperature in the morning, and plenty of air. The results from this method are very good, the flowers nearly all arrive during the winter and early spring months, leaving but few for the summer months when prices are low. It seems to me a great mistake to "grow carnations cool," as it is called, which frequently means turning the houses into cold frames during the night and often during the day. L. W. How I Heat a Carnation House. Having added, like many other florists, another greenhouse to my plant this fall, I concluded to heat it after my own plan, which from present appearances is the best arrangement which I have yet seen. Living in the compact part of the city, I had to locate my house upon a side hill lot with a fall of about .seven feet in seventy. In order to have the house built on the level it gave me at the north end a basement some six feet in the clear. The greenhouse is 20x70 feet, basement 20 x 10, which gives me a nice place for coal and also plenty of rootii to attend to the boiler, which is a Hitchings No 4 Saddle, set with the front flush writh the back wall of the basement, the boiler extending into the greenhouse and connecting with a flue, which has a good rise at the start, and continuing until it reaches the south end, where it enters the chimney. Some flori.sts are afraid of flues, but I am not if they are well built, and in connection with a boiler they will last many years and do at least one- fourth of the heating of a 20-foot house. What I wish to call to the attention of florists is the arrangement of my water pipes. My boiler is located on the west side of the house, with the top two feet below the line of the ground floor. In piping the house I commenced at the boiler and raised up two feet, then east- ward eight feet to the middle of the house, which is a span roof running north and south, with a center bed nine feet wide. After the pipe reaches the center of the house it raises eight feet, which brings it about six feet above the center bed. The pipe to this point is 3 inch wrought iron. From this point 2-inch wrought iron pipe is used, branch- ing right and left twenty-two inches each way, making the arms of the flow pipes forty- four inches apart and two feet below the glass, running along below the glass to the further end of the house. VJ\CCO>»NtV\.S B>,S»,tT. Here the pipe drops down each side of the door and passes under the side benches, the one on the east side having two return pipes, and the one on the west only one return, running along near the flue. Over the eight-foot rise in the center of the house, where the pipe branches off to the right and left, I carry up a 2-inch pipe some eighteen inches, with a water gauge attached ; this pipe runs up to the expansion tank, which is made from 5-inch pipe six feet long, with safety valve attached, so I can use the water mider pressure if it becomes neces- sary. The piping is arranged on the down-hill plan from the point where it branches right and left. By this arrange- ment and the u.se of 2-inch wrought iron pipe the house is heated up very rapidly - -quicker than steam — and you can bring the water up to the steam point if you want to do so. The advantage which I claim for it is that the hottest jripes are placed above the plants, thus heating the top of the house first and in a great measure doing away with the rush of heat from under benches up through the plants to fill the top of the house before the lower part will be warmed. All florists know that this scorching heat under the plants is a prolific cause of red spider. Other ad- vantages are, the boiler is not expensive and any mechanic can place it in posi- tion, the piping is cheap and easily ar- ranged by any local pipe fitter. 15y the use of a boiler in connection with a flue nearly all the heat is used, instead of being sent up the chimney to warm the air outside of the house. Large growers in the future will no doubt use steam, from the economy in labor, but I think that within ten years we will find many of our large establishments which are heated by steam with their pipes running above instead of under their plants. The Creator gives us light and heat from above ; He has also placed the pores of the leaves on the under side, no doubt to protect them from the scorching heat and drenching rain. Can we do better than study nature's laws and be governed by them ? E. HollKY. Hudson, N. Y. Is a Dormant Period Necessary? In the issue of Nov. 15, Mr. Lam born contends that to obtain the best results with carnations, a dormant period during growth of the plant, is necessarj*. While never having tried the afiirm- ative of this proposition, the negative has given results so satisfactory that the necessity stated seems to me hardly to exist. The crop of bloom I have obtain- ed by following the "usual way" has been such that I do not believe any other treatment could increase it. I have the old DeGraw, force it regularly and have no trouble with disease. My soil is a very sandy loam. My stock of young plants is propagated from the forced plants, and the vigor of the plants I have never seen equaled. For my use I have found nothing to eijual the DeGraw. I hope to hear from other growers as re- gards the dormant period. Michigan. L. L. Blair. Deep Planting. I notice that deep planting is consider- ed by many of the carnation growers, as the cause of the carnation disease ; and that the remedy lies in carefully planting them both in the field, and afterwards in the houses, so that the soil is neither above nor below that portion of the stem exposed in the pots or boxes before plant- ing out. This easily managed remedy would be as agreeable a one to me as to any other grower, but an incident of last summer shakes my faith in it consider- ably. A few weeks after I had planted out my carnations, we had a very heavy rain storm which washed the soil around one hundred or more of my DeGraws so that only a small portion of the lop was ex- posed. In this condition they were left all summer, and when taken in, this lot i was planted together at one end of the bed to observe the effect of this uncalculated deep planting. To this time I have not been able to detect any sign of weakness or disease. I do not write this to encourage care- less planting, for I consider it nece-ssary to exercise all the care possible in our somewhat unnatural treatment of the carnation. This carnation disease .should receive as much attention from growers of carnations as the black spot among rose growers, so that we may get at the cause and by removing it obtain a remedy for the disease. Lancaster, Pa. ALBERT M. Hkrr. Carnation Miss Joliffk.— This is a very popular variety with Fnglish grow- ers, and is now the variety most ex- tensively grown by them as a market plant, as well as for cut bloom. In color It is a soft, delicate shade of pink. i887. The American Florist. 203 KRRKHGtQ B^ \^\_VJU0t5V. HiNZE'S White.— J. H. French of Stoughton, Mass., writes that he has found this a good winter carnation as well as a prolific variety for summer blooming. Seedi,ing Carnations. — Mr. E. B. Conrad, Salem, O., sends us specimen blooms of three seedlings which he has named Pauline W. Holme, Mary E. Hill and Thos. Meehan. The first named is pink, the second salmon and the last a dark maroon shaded with scarlet. Mr. C. states that they were grown from a strain of seed originated by himself. Pot Plants.— Mr. Henry Bauer of Baltimore, has the finest lot of pot grown carnations that I have- ever seen ; they are all in 5-inch and 6-inch pots, and when I saw them lately they were liter- •illy covered with bloom. Mr. Bauer considers Buttercup a particularly good variety for pot culture, in fact all his car- nations are grown in pots ; he is satisfied that as good crops are obtained as if grown on benches, with the additional advantage that the plants are always in the best possible shape for retailing. A. W. M. New Carnations. — Mr. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., sends us several blooms of his new carnations, L. L. Lam- born and Wm. Swayne. The flowers sent are the handsomest white carnations we have seen for a long time. The blooms of the first named all measure over two and a half inches in diameter, are full and fragrant, and in color a pure white ; the latter are nearly as large and very full, but not of as clear a color. None of the flowers had burst the^calyx, and the stems were well set with buds. They certainly promise well. Propagating.— Carnations from which cuttings are to be taken for next season's stock should never be forced ; if this is unavoidable, the cuttings should betaken ofiF before any amount of forcing is done ; the cuttings will root quicker, and de- velop better plants than if taken from plants forced for cut flowers. Plant the rooted cuttings about two inches apart in shallow boxes, where they can remain until planted out in spring ; by a little care they can be removed from the boxes with as good balls as those grown in pots. It is well however when working off the cuttings to pot a few of each variety for retail trade in the spring. Shift into 4-inch pots about January and they make very salable stock. A. W. M. Wedding Decorations. The first illustration shows a decoration arranged by Klunder at the Hoffman House, New York. At the end of the par- lor was a large mirror with heavy curtains. Vines almost concealed the lower part of the mirror, while directly in front was the wedding bower, composed of ivy, smilax and asparagus, with bunches and strings of roses, gladiolus and orchids. Gladiolus and lilies were on top. The bell hanging from the center of the bower was composed of white and pink roses, and the bell-rope of small white roses. At the base were ferns, gladiolus and palms, while palms in variety formed the background. The second illust-ation is that of a decoration by Thorley. The bower was formed of plant and flower pyramids, which were placed around a spacious mirror. An elaborate bell was swung by a rope of foliage, and from the ceiling where the bell was suspended chains of asparagus vines were drawn down fanci- fully along the sides of the mirror. A bed of bloom was made at the base of the glass. This was an unique and easily formed bower, without the confined ef- fect of a canopy. McConnell's New Basket. This is one of the fashionable souvenirs of the season. It is composed of white enameled straw and bound with bullion cord around the edges. Particular atten- tion is directed to the bottom edges of the basket, which are fashioned in a novel and graceful way. Record of Work Done. — This is a good time to commence a diary of work done in the greenhouses and around the place. You will find such a diary of im- mense benefit for reference the year fol- lowing. How many times you have scratched your head partially bald trying to remember the exact date you started certain stock last year, and which came in a little too early, or a little too late. Again, as a reminder of work to be done, and which might otherwise be acci- dentally overlooked, the value of such a diary cannot be overestimated. Fifty cents will buy a suitable diary, and when once the habit is formed it is easy to keep it up. Don't wait! Commence now ! Stephanotis Floribunda. — Will this flower freely if planted out in a warm corner of a rose house? Should it be planted on the bench or in a solid bed? Is shading required ? H. 204 The American Florist. Dec. IS, Black Spot. This disease appears to be very troublesome in many places this season (judging from the many inquiries regard- ing it), and it is not much to 1)6 wondered at, considering that the season lias been particularly favorable to its growth. From tests which I have several times made, I am convinced that a cool, moist temperature, with a little extra moisture at the roots of the plants, will at any time produce it, even on healthy plants, particularly the hybrid tea class, and the past two mouths have been unusually suitable to producing such a state of things in greenhouses generally. Com- paratively cool nights during September, without being quite cold enough to re- quire fire heat, all the early part of Octo- ber the same, in conjunction with a considerable amount of cloudy weather, created just the conditions conducive to fungoid growth. The best means ot checking this disease which I have found yet is a healthy, dry atmosphere at night during the fall and early winter months, with a night temperature never below 56° — 60° is better — till the weather gets cool enough to need stroijg fires. After that 56° to 5S° will do no harm whatever, and for all the true tea varieties it is much better to let the temperature drop to that during cold early mornings. The Bennett will, however, evidently stand a little more heat than teas, and to keep it free of spot it should be kept a little warmer at all times. The real cause of black spot seems to l)e a disputed queston yet with many, some contending that it first affects the plants through the leaves; others again contend that it is first caused by loss of root action ; buf as far as I have been able to investigate, there are no two cases exactly alike, so that it is very bard to determine which is the primary cause of the trouble in all cases — whether loss of root action or atmos- pheric influences on the foliage. But any one watching carefully the tempera- tures of the greenhouse and the condi- tions of the soil under all circumstances, canuot fail to observe that if the soil at the roots is a little on the side of too moist for healthy root action, and then let the temperature fall ever so little be- low temperate, how quickly the roses will show indications of this disease — more particularly if the land on which the greenhouse stands is not well drained. On the other hand, if the soil at the roots of the plants is comparatively dry, and plenty of air is given at all times when favorable, and the temperature falls as low during the night as in the other case, it will scarcely show any effect on the leaves at all if the surrounding con- ditions are comparatively dry also. Pure fresh air is also a good medicine for this disease, and by attending carefully to the ventilators during all possible favorable weather, it very materially helps to keep the roses healthy. Tie vegetable and animal kingdoms are very nearly allied in this matter, as in many others. Take a man who is working in the open air and often on the damp ground all the year round, and let him get his feet wet, it scarcely aiTects him ; but let the man who is not acccus- tomed to it get a soaking and go with wet feet for several hours, and the chances are about ninety-nine to one that a very severe cold, with a sore throat and very likely diphtheria or a kindred disease, will quickly overtake him. A rose growing in the open air the whole season can get a soaking rain and have the soil wet at its roots with a cool at- mosphere surrounding it. and not be harmed ; but treat a plant brought up in a greenhouse in the same way artificially, and that poor plant would suffer. And yet how often do we subject them during the fall to the.se identical conditions, aud then wonder why they got sickly. The disease which often affects roses during fall and spring by turning the young wood almost black and causing all the young leaves to drop off (of which several articles have appeared in your paper at different times) is nothing more or less than a very aggravated case of this kind, and very nearly allied to black spot. John N. May. Black Mildew on Roses. Black mildew has played havoc with several of our rose men around Philadel- phia. Some of them call it a chill ( which of course it is) but it is nothing more or less than black mildew. It is caused by too much mositure, too cold a tem- perature or too much water. The leaves will commence to drop off from the very top, and if it is not checked it will strip every leaf from the plants. About the ist of October we were very busv getting our chrysanthemum house ready for the plants before frost, and at that time there was a leak in one of the water pipes, consequently the walk in one greeuhouse was flooded with water for several days and nights with no fire heat. We were very particular to syringe only on bright sunny mornings, but where we had some young pot roses that were very close together, this black mildew made its appearance, and before we could stop it, it ran pretty well over the house. The other rose house that was alongside of this, had the same treat- ment in regard to syringing and firing and has not been affected. So I claim it is too much cold moisture that is the cause of it. I am pretty confident if a house is kept dry this disease will never be seen no matter if the temperature falls to 40° every night. If low temperature were the cause I am pretty sure I should have been struck pretty bad with it a year ago, when through a dilTiculty in heating, my houses often went down to 35° after the middle of November, but we did not have a sign of the disease. The best prevent- ative is to paint the hot water or steam pipes with soot and sulphur, aud keep the houses dry as possible for a few days. This disease often appears after firing has been dispensed with aud a few cold cloudy days follow. W. W. CoLES. American Beauty. In reading Mr. R. S. Brown's note on American Beauty, on page 156, I cannot but make a few remarks. 1 am glad to hear such good testimony of the Beauty as an out-door rose ; such notes are very valuable to us all. I am inclined to think that perhaps the rather unfavor- able shade of color in the Beauty out of doors is due to lightness of soil, and also jicrhaps full exposure to the hot sun, just the same as lirother A. W. M. remarks about Mr. Cook's experience with Sun- set, for it is a well known fact that almost any rose will give and hold a better color in summer if grown in a heavy, cool soil and partly shaded by trees or shrubbery at a short distance. I am sorry to hear, however, that Brother B.'s Beauties have made all growth and no blooms. Tudergla.ss this has been a fretiuent complaint among rose growers. M3' experience teaches me that in onler to get the most blooms, this rose should be gotten into and kept in a benchbouriil condition. l'"our inches of soil on benches for the Beauty is ample. I have a house planted on shallow benches; this is their second season in but four iuches of soil. During the sum- mer they were almost starved ; in fact, we lost a few. When the time came for starting them, we simply scraped out such of the old soil as we could between the rows, and put in fresh soil prepared in the usual way, with some fine bone mixed through it; then started them grad- ually, giving them a gradual supply of water and growing atmosphere ; and though some who saw them pronounced them as not much good, we are and have been cutting the finest flowers out of this house, and plenty of them as perfect as they can be, with long, strong stems — we have scarcely any blind shoots. Crowding the roots and feeding them will give )Ou plenty of flowers aud keep your roses healthy. H. A. S. Rose Hill, New Rochelle, K. Y. Rose Reminders. As the season is close at hand when roses are in greater demand than at any other season of the year, the temptation is great to put on a little extra fire heat to push open a few more buds, with the idea that these are so much clear gain ; but the growers who do this will find that it results in a loss on the total re- ceipts at the end of the season. In these days of sharp competition it is not quan- tity that tells — it is quality that counts every time — and where the temperature is increased very much, if only for a short time, the effect on the whole crop is very marked for a long time, even if it does no other damage ; but in many cases I have seen it ruin the whole .stock of plants for the season. I'roni my own experience I would very much rather take only what the plants will produce under reasonable treatment than give them an unreasonable treatment for the sake of getting a few more dollars out of the plants just at the holidays, for in the first place I find I can get a much more steady crop by not resorting to any undue forcing, and I find the total re- ceipts larger at the end of the season ; in the .second place I do not wish to run the risk of killing my plants by any un- reasonable treatment. As cloudy, dark weather is very apt to prevail at this season, care should be used not to get the soil about the roots too wet at any time for the next six or eight weeks ; the result might be disas- trous to the crop of blooms then on. Keep the soil in a healthy state at all times by cleaning off all dead and decay- ing leaves, and rubbing the surface of the bed over occasionally with the hands to prevent the growth of that green fun- gus. Do not use a rake or anything that will break the soil up, as that would destroy the young fibrous roots near the surface, f.ive all the air possible on bright clays, so as to keep a healthy, sweet atmosphere in the houses at all times. M. 1887. The American Florist. 205 ^VORKV OtSyGHS K'^ AWt CVA\C^GO SHQNN . Decaying Rosebuds. — Will some of our veteran rose growers please tell me why my Niphetos buds come discolored in the center? The outer petals are perfect, but as the bud expands there are decayed- looking petals at or near the center ot the flower, which makes it entirely worthless. This is especially noticeable in large flowers ; have never seen it in buds below the medium in size. J. P. Floral Designs at the Chicago Show. Our illustration shows a number of sketches made at the recent Chicago flower show. The design in the upper left hand corner represented an open book, and was arranged by M. F. Gal- lagher. Other funeral designs sketched are the panel in center, arranged by F. Whitnall & Co. of Milwaukee, and an anchor and rock shown in upper right hand corner, arranged by F. F. Benthey, The panel in center was of black velvet ; the flowers at top were a spike of yucca. with a stalk of cyperus at each corner. The other flowers used in the pieces named may be recognized in the en- graving. The wedding design shown in the lower left hand corner was decidedly original ; it was arranged by F. Whitnall & Co. The panel sketched in lower right hand corner shows one side of the wedding design shown by M. F. Gal- lagher, and which was awarded first pre- mium for wedding designs. The body of the panel was made of fronds of Adian- tum gracillimum, and the basket of choice roses contrasted richly with the delicate green of the ferns. The two small cornucopias at the top were filled with handsome lapageria blossoms — one holding rosea and the other alba. The sketch does not do justice to the piece, which was richly made. The silver bowl of Am. Beauty roses shown in sketch at top of illustration occupied the center of a dinner table decoration arranged by Chas. Reissig. The ribbon at the sides was of a very light shade of salmon. The roses were all specimen blooms, and the whole made an exceedingly rich ap- pearing center piece. After the Wholesalers who Sell at Retail. Ed. Am. Florist: — At the annual con- vention of this society the secretary was instructed to ask you to print the follow- ing officially in your valuable paper : Resolved, Tha' the Society of Indiana Florists most emphatically protest ag^ainst the practice of certain wholesale firms who sell plants to re- tail parties at wholesale prices. Resolved, That it is inimical and an injury to the florists of this state who do a legitimate re- tail business, and further that we as individual naembers of the Society of Indiana Florists re- fuse to buy from or in any way countenance firms who thus violate faith with legitimate trade. Resoh'ed, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the American FLORlsrfor publication in its columns. Wm. G. Bertermann, Sec'y. J. D. Carmody, Pres't Indianapolis, Nov. 10, 1887. »o6 The American Florist. Dec. IS, ', -- This grand species is among the earli- est of the winter blooming section of this extensive family. Coming into flower with the earh' batch of insignes, it lasts fully two months in perfection, and the flow- ering season may be prolonged by taking them to the cool house. We have quite a lot of this species in full flower just now, some of the plants bearing more than two dozen scapes, and many of these having twin flowers. This freak is very common among the cypripeds this season, even among some seedlings which are flowering for the first time. Spicerianumdoes remarkably well among the general collection, which, by the way, we keep hotter than is usually recom- mended. In potting, the pots should be half filled with potsherds to insure thor- ough drainage, as it is a great water loving kind. The potting material we prefer is a mixture of equal parts peat and sphagnum, though it does well in sandy peat and sphagnum alone. To grow it successfully, give it abundance of water, thorough drainage, the warmest house, and do not over-pot it. C. Spiceriauum is a native of the Phil- lippine Isles, and was discovered in 1S7S. Though but very few plants were sent to England, where they fetched a very high price (one of these plants is in flower with us now and is more than two feet through), since then large importations have brought it -within the reach of all ; but if it is true that no more are to be found in its native home, it will never become very common unless large quan- tities can be raised from seed. We have a lot of plants in flower from seed sown in 1880; some of these are bearing four to five blooms and have five and six leads. Among the many varieties of this species are magnificum, with the dorsal sepal broad and almost entirely white ; nigriscens has the petals and labellum very much darker than the type, render- ing it a very striking variety. K. GOLDRING. Dendrobium Wardianum. The earliest batch of this grand orchid will shortly be in flower, and by judicious treatment, flowers may be had from now until next May. Some of the later ones will only just have finished their growtlis while the early ones have been in the resting hou.se since July. In bringing this species from the cool house to force care must be taken that the buds are well broken through the skin, and that they are not subjected to extreme heat at first or many of the buds will surely blight. Though this species is one of the easiest of orchids to grow, it is often seen in bad condition, and good well- grown plants are more the exception than the rule. It is a native of Assam in the I'last Indies where for six months of the year heavy rains fall constantly and the temperature is very high. It is under these conditions that the immense bulbs are fornieil which we see on imported plants, and we should try to imitate them as nearly as possible in cultivation. Pots or baskets may be used, and these should be as small as possible and well drained. The potting material maj- consist of equal parts peat and moss. The house must not be shaded too hea\'%- — but only suflti- cient to keep the sun from burning the leaves. After the growths are thoroughly matured the plants should be removed to a dry, airj' house to ripen, by gradually withholding water. After the leaves are all off, only sufficient water should be given to keep the bulbs from shriveling. If any plant should get into a bad condi- tion, a good plan is to cut the bulbs, and half bury them in damp moss. This will cause the dormant eyes to break into growths. These making better plants in a shorter time than it will take the old plant to "pick up." The practice of cut- ting the bulbs with the flowers I think is hurtful, and if persisted in will ultimately kill the plant. Among the many varieties of this fine species is Lowii. This is a great improve- ment on the type, with flowers of an im- mense size and brilliantly colored — con- sequently nearly all imported plants are sold under this name. Ochroleuca, a variety in which the whole flower is suf- fused with the color of ochre, the petals not having the usual crimson tips. This is a verydistinct and rare variety. Albida, as its name implies, is white with excep- tion of a blotch of yellow on the lip. F, GOLDRING. Orchids Now in Bloom. There are now in bloom quite a num- ber of fine varieties well adapted for cut flower work. l.iL-lia anceps and autum- nalis, with beautiful long spikes with from two to seven flowers on each spray, from a delicate rose and pink to a deep crimsom and ])lum-pur]ile shade. On- cidium varicosum, the golden butterfly orchid, with gr.iceful, wavy, long sprays of from eight to thirty blossoms. On- cidium crispum and l'orl>esii, with their rich .sprays of chocolate blooms with or- ange yellow blotches, besides several other very showv oncidiums. I^ycaste Skinnerii, with rich, fleshy and bold blooms of good size and long stems; very showy in either bouc|uets or table de- signs. Cattleya Kldorado spleudens and Cattleya Percivalliaua are coming in in abundance ; their rich lustre of colors are almost indescribable. Cjpripediums such as Spicerianum, Pardinum and Har- risianum, as well as old but staple insigne are all in good showing. Angrsecum Leeonii, with its chaste, pure white and deliciously fragrant flowers of curious shape, and lasting two months in per- fection. Several vandas, especially V. coerulea, with glorious racemes of that heavenly blue which is hard to describe. Zygopetalum Mackayii, also of a blue cast, with shield-like lips, streaked with rosy white lines ; very sweet-scented. LcElia Jerrinii, also very fine. Several odontoglots, especially the rich and full O. Insleyii leopardinum. Of calanthes some four varieties, all with long spikes of from twelve to twenty-fourinches, covered with beautiful blossoms. Laelia albida, almost a pure white, save a little delicate rosy purple throat ; also in long sprays. Oncidium ornithorhynchum is not to be forgotten, with its graceful long sprays covered with pink miniature butterflies. These and quite a few other varieties supply the great increasing demand for orchid blooms at this season, with scores of other varieties to follow. H. \. S. New Rochelle, N. Y- Handling Large Plants. Where plants are so large that they have to be planted in tubs, it is difiicult to move them without injury if handled in the usual waj-, and as these large specimens are always the most effective in a plant decoration, any method by which they may be handled more easily and the danger of injury lessened, is of value. As a step in this direction we present a sketch herewith showing the manner in which Mr. J. T. .Anthonj', a Chicago florist, who has a considerable call for plant decorations, handles his large plants. The handle bars, as shown, fit into irons screwed to the tub. When the plant is to be carried on a level surface the lower edge of the handle bars is used, but when going up steps or stairs the bars are used in the position shown in sketch. This keeps the plant more nearly in an upright position and considerably equal- izes the weight when being carried up the steps. The bars allow the two carri- ers to keep at a distance from the plant, and the danger of injury is thereby less- ened. :\ peg is placed on the block just back of where the iron rests upon it, to prevent the tub from slipping back. This matter is certainly worthy the con- sideration of those who have to frequent- ly handle their heavy .specimen plants. Fancy Bedding. The accompanying cut represents a bed at the grounds of the state lunatic asylimi, Danvers. Mass. Danvcrs is situated on the Boston & Main railroad about twenty miles from Hoston. The asylum build- ings are very extensive, and are located on a hill commanding a magnificent view in all directions. On a spacious lawn in front of the main buildings are a number of fine flower beds, the most elaborate of which is the one here represented. The ground plan of this bed is a circle twenty-three feet in diameter. The ex- treme height to top of the dome is seven- teen feet ; the dome itself measuring nearly nine feet in height. An archway underneath (not shown in picture) is about .seven feet high. In addition to the two jets shown in the picture there is also a fountain and basin in the center of the dome. The material used in the make- rSSy. The American Florist. 207 TNUC^ BtQO\UG M OKHMtRS, UKSS up of this magnificent piece of work is the same as is generally used for such beds, viz : Several varieties of alternan- thera, Echeveria metallica and secunda glauca, Oxalis tropseoloides, santolina, sedums, etc. Around the opening of the archway an entirely different class of plants is used, however, such as nastur- tiums, lobelias, alyssum, etc., making a most beautiful contrast with the formal lines of the rest of the design. The in- terior of the archway is covered with Eng- lish ivy and Mitchella repens. The calen- dar which is seen on the front of the bed is made in the usual manner with such designs ; the plants composing the letters being set in boxes, and these boxes changed daily to correspond with the day of the week and month. Mr. Ettore Tassinari the gardener who designed the bed is an Italian by birth. He came to this country eleven years ago to work at his trade as a mason, and was employed for two years on the erection of the asylum buildings. Showing a natural aptitude for gardening work he was given a job assisting to lay out the grounds, and in the following year was given entire charge, and has now been there eight years. He raises all his plants himself in a small greenhouse on the grounds, and every plant in the bed above described was set by his own hands. W. J. S. LiNUM TRIGYNUM — one of the bright- est and most showy of yellow-flowering cool greenhouse plants, but like all other flaxes, of no use for cutting. Now in season. Notes and Comments. The application of salt as a top dress- ing to smilax, of which Mr. Falconer speaks in the last issue of the Florist, should not injure the crop if judiciously applied. A heavy dressing when the plants are just starting would naturally kill insects and smilax too. But when the smilax is well grown, almost ready for cutting, a light dressing of salt not only kills weeds ; it also hardens the foli- age to a very considerable extent, and thus keeps it in perfect condition much longer than usual. This is a very useful wrinkle aroundhoHday time, or at Easter, when a grower wants to hold back his crop. But the salt must not be thrown on recklessly ; it must be applied with brains, or annoying results will follow. All the indications point to a very busy winter for the florists ; the business out- look is very good. But the beginning of December saw a decided dearth of flow- ers. The chrysanthemum crop vanished in a twinkling, and the few stragglers left brought better prices almost than in the beginning of the season. Moral : Find room for a few good late flowering sorts ; they will prove very useful. There seemed to be comparatively few late flowering yellow sorts in the market ; there were not nearly so many of these flowers in the hands of the street venders as last year. And just at this time, when all the flowers are scarce, one of our most trust- ed roses has backslidden disgracefully ; the American Beauty has disappointed a great many growers in the matter of flowering. It is not in one or two cases, but in many, and there is no apparent reason to assign for this freak. The plants have made their growth all right, but the flowers produced are few and poor in quality. So Beauties are scarce, and the disappointed growers are trying their best to discover some reason for the failure. The excellent rules for judging at flower shows suggested by Mr. Jordan at the Chicago exhibition are similar to those used by the New York Horticultural soci- ety. It is the fairest — in fact, the only un- impeachable mode of judging. In judg- ing elaborate floral designs the qualifica- tions passed upon are taste, suitability and value of flowers, superiority in either quality giving a certain percentage. Each judge decides on his percentage separately, so there is no likelihood of partiality. But certainly it is most satis- factory to all concerned to select out- siders from a distance as judges ; it is rather a thankless position at best. Eucharis, which used to be rather a rare and expensive flower, werej very plentiful this fall. Like a good many other things, they will pay best for regu- lar cutting when planted in a bed, in- stead of taking the bother of potting them. Poinsettia is always more of a success when grown in this way. Of course poinsettia bracts do not bring the price they did years ago, but every grower wants a few, and they are salable enough around the holidays. The bench system is certainly most satisfactory for them, and for euphorbia if the latter is grown. .o8 The American Florist. Dec. 15 Some of the finer varieties of cyclamen are being grown for cut flowers here, though they do not hold the same rank as thej- do abroad. The trouble is that florists here want everything with long stems, and a cyclamen with a 24-inch flower stalk is an improvement not yet effected. This necessity of long stems is rather trying with some short-growing roses, because the grower has to cut a majority of the plant with each flower. Hut of course it does away with a good deal of wiring and the flowers keep bet- ter in consequence. One would imagine that the cyclamen woidd be very endur- ing when cut, as the flowers usually have a good deal of substance, but I am told that this is not the case. However, there is no reason why the plants should not be used in decorating, just as glox- inias were last winter ; the foliage in the new varieties is so distinctly handsome that these plants ought to have a little " boom." Judging from appearances, this ought to be an orchid winter in the cut flower trade. Probably the prices realized for these flowers will not be extravagantly high, because almost every grower is going in for them, but there is no reason why they should not be made to pay, so many of them take up very little room in proportion with the amount of bloom produced. Just now there are more lielias and cypripediums to be seen than anything else ; calanthes, too, are in good condition, and their easj- culture makes them very desirable for cut flowers. They last well when cut, and the rosy hue of C. Veitchii gives it additional value ; this tint is not very common among orchids. It makes an exquisite combination with the lighter colored cypripediums. A little later on we shall have a flood of cattleya blooms to take the place of the earlier lajlias. But arrangements in or- chids have to be put together with a good deal of taste and judgment, or the effect is entirely lost. Massing is a mistake ; every flower must stand out individually, to show its own distinctive beauty. There must be good judgment in the se- lection of foliage too ; probably there are more mistakes made in this particular than in any other item in making up. And the culprits are very often people who really ought to know better. Countess de Krigneuse is certainly a very attractive rose in color and shape, but — there is always a but — what a pity the stems are not a bit stiffcr; i-t would be a decided advantage. Princess Bea- trice seems to be the coming rose with the Philadelphians ; we don't hear quite so much about it around New York, though its charms are recognized here too. Emily Louise Tai'i.in. Primula odconica is blooming freel\ , and it throws its flowers well up above the foliage. I believe there is a bright future for this plant. Raise it from seed, RnKi.i.iA MACRANTiiA is in fine bloom. Its flowers are very large, rose-purple and showy, but we have complaints that they drop soon after being cut. All my i-year old plants arc in bloom. Bkgonia in.signis — an extremely free and showy flowering kind in best condi- tion in December. Raise a young stock from cuttings every year. SCARI.KT NA.STIIRTHIMS (TropX-oluUl I/Obbianum), trained to strings along the rafters of my carnation house, are yield- ing many welcome flowers. They arc growing in pots set on a shelf near the glass. Propagating. Chrybauthemums will now be done blooming, and such as are recjuired for propagating purposes should have proper attention. Generally, one or two plants of each variety will be sufficient; when cut back, top dress with good compost and place in a house where they will have plenty of light and a temperature of from 45° to 50° at night. Some care will be necessary in watering, and it is really better to err on the dry side. In select- ing shoots for cuttings, use only the stoutest and thriftiest looking ; a weak, spindly cutting — if it turns out anything at all — will turn out an uuhealthv plant. A. W. M. Clips. Clip bars. Felloe clamp. Piece of rubber hose. Chrysanthemums at Worcester, Mass. The Hort. society held its fourth an- nual exhiVjition Nov. 10, and it was a success in every way. The State lunatic hospital and H. F. A. I^ange had the best plant displays, and Mrs. J. M. Woodice was first in flower displaj". The plants averaged from two to four feet in diame- ter, and the flowers from four to seven inches. One bloom of Domination meas- ured seven and one-half inches, while La I'urite had over 400 flowers. Among the best blooms exhibited were those of Domination, Source d'Or, I^a Triomph- ante, Damio, Cullingfordii, Robert Bot- tomly, Mme. Andiguier and M. V. Morill. I'ollowiug are the awards, first and sec- ond premiums in the order named : Best six Chinese, named: State lunatic hospi- tal. Fred II. Wesson. Six Japanese, named: Slate lunatic hospital, H F'. A. Lange. Six I'onipon. named: State lunatic hospital, Fred II. Wesson. Three plants from amateurs; Mrs. C. Iv. Brooks, Joseph Rrierly. Best display: State lunatic hospital, H. F. A. Lange. Specimen pliint. any variety: State lunatic hospital, Mrs. C. 1-'.. Brooks. Twelve blooms Japanese, named: Mrs. J. M. Woodice, Mrs. C. F;. Brooks. Six hluoms Japanese, named: Mrs. J. M. Woodice, Mrs. C. i; Brooks. Twelve blooms of Chinese or lar^e flowered, named: Mrs C. F). Brooks. Six blooms Chinese, named : Mrs. J. M. Woodice, !"red H. Wesson. Twenty-four S]>rays of Chinese or Japanese, named: Mrs. J. M. Woodice, Mrs. C. FC. Brooks. Twenty-four sprays Pompon, named, not less than twelve varieties: H. F. A. Lange. Mrs. J. M. Woodice's blooms were all from plants grown out of doors. A. H. Lancf; Stopping Leaks in Steam Pipes. About now the weak spots begin to •show themselves in steam pipe that has been in use eight or ten years ; generally by the opening of a crack two or three inches long where the weld was not (juite perfect. It is no joke to have this hap- pen, as it is sure to do, in the dead of night and the coldest kind of a night at that. To cut out the defective piece and fit in new pipe is of course an undertak- ing ijuite out of the question for the night fireman, and it is apt to be highly objec- tionable to have to leave the steam shut off from that line of pipe just at the time when it is most needed. One can buy, however, from a dealer in carriage hardware, just the appliances needed for a cheap and easily applied stopper for such leaks, and so eft'ective as to quite obviate the necessity for cut- ting out the pipe at all. The stopper consists of two axle clips witli %okes. one felloe clamp and a bit of rubber hose five inches long slit in two lengthwise. Spread some thick red lead on the bit of rubber and apply as shown in the cut. Having the materials ready to hand, with clips bent to the'proper curvature, a leak may be stopped in fifteen minutes at a cost (for one inch pipe) of twelve cents per leak. For inch pipe the proper clip is one having the flat part four inches long, but they can be had of any length, adapted for different sizes of pipe. Riverside, III. J. D. Ravnolds. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1886. Dec. 16 — Tem,, morning 0°, noon 12°, evening.S". Wind NW. to WSW. Propa- gated Achyranthes metallica and Thy- mus argentea. Thinned foliage of little geraniums in Nos. 4 and 5. Cleaned can- uas, echeverias and other plants. 17 — Tem. 24, 32, 31. SE. Same as yes- tertlay. 18— Tem. 27, 35, 28. NW. Same as yesterday. 19 — Tem. 19, 24, 16. W. Sunday. 20 — Tem. II, 29, 31. S. Put in bench cuttings of Geranium Mt. of Snow. Re- arranged plants in No. 6. 21 — Tem. 30, 29, 22 NW. Same as yesterday, and put in cuttings of Earl Roslin geraniums and an a.ssortment of fuchsias. Thinned foliage of Mad. Sal- leroi geraniums. 22— Tem. 13, 25, 21. NW. to SW. Propagated winter-flowering begonias, heliotropes and additional Begonia sem- perflorens rosea. Thinned foliage of Mad. Salleroi geraniums. Potted off bal- ance of rooted cuttings of Begonia sem- perflorens rosea and B. nigricans. 23 — Tem. 29. 34, 33. SK. to SW. Propa- gated heliotropes, matricarias, uierem- bergias and variegated alyssums. Clean- ed pileas and alyssums. 24 — Tem. 30, 29, 20. NW. to W. Same as yesterday. 25— Tem. 26, 28, 26. !•;. to SR. Christ- mas day. 26 — Tem. 25, 21, 12. NW. Sunday. 27 -Tem. 15, 5, 4. W. Propagated va- riegated alyssums. Thinned foliage of Mad. Salleroi geraniums, and cleaned other plants. 28— I'em. 3, 10, 7. W. Commenced potting rooted cuttings of ."Achyranthes Lindenii— two in a 2', -inch pot. 29 — Tem. 12, 22, 17. NW. to.SE. Same as yesterday, and look inventory of tools on hand. Sow'ed seed of verbena venosa. 3t>— Tem. 14, 26, 23. SE. Potted from bench rooted cuttings of Achyranthes metallica. Potted cuttings of Thymus argenteii — four in a 2 '.-inch pot. Clean- ed altenanthera.s in No. 3. 31 — Tem. 23,30, 27. NE. toNW. Same as yesterday. 1887. The American Florist. 209 Professor Asa Gray Very 111. Boston, Dec. 10.— Dr. Asa Gray, the eminent botanist of world-wide reputa- tion, lies ill at his home in Cambridge, suffering from a stroke of apoplexy, from which it is feared he will not recover. Dr. Gray is 77 years of age. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of lU cents a line (seven words) each iuser- tioa. Cash must accompany order. SITUATION WANTED.-By a tiorist; Scotclimar single; 12 years' experience, 7 years in this coui try; private or commercial place. Address Gaudexer. 45 High St.. Pawtucket. R. I. SITUATION WANTED. -Foreman, commercial or private. Had charge of place last three years; good reference; American; married; temperate. Address C. H. M., 50 Green St., Portland, Me. dress W. J. F., : W. J. Stewart, Boston. SITUATION WANTED^As gardener and florist; 21 years' experience in growing plants and cut flowers. Growing and treatmentof roses a specialty for seven years, in all the States. German; single; well recommended. Address A. GERGEN, 2oS W. Jeflerson St., Louisville, Ky. SITUATION WANTED.-As foreman in commer- cial greenhouse business; understands rose grow- ls, propagating and shipping; 15 years' experience. Western place preferred. Address oO, care American Florist, Chicago. [The party who sent in above adv. will please »end us his name and address. Pub. AM. FLOttiST.j SEEDSMAN WANTED.— Active experienced man, able and honest; steady place at %mm to $S0 00 per month. Address A. ])., care Am. Florist. W^ w ANTED.— Second-hand 4-m. cast pipe. Addre; stating quantity and price. D. B. Ueffkon, Washington Heights, 111. w ANTED.-An assistant in general greenliouse business: a youngGerman preferred. Address in person or by letter, jno. D. l.MLAY,Z!inesville, O. WANTED.— Florist and gardener to take charge of two greenhouses and vegetable gard]VA.I«D, NEW ORLEANS, L. A. B. P. CRITCHELL & CO. LIST OF NEW ROSES ^"^ ROSE STOCK OR FLORISTS Will be issued January lOtli. Will contain a line list of STOCK for FLORISTS' use for Spring and growing for stock. Will be mailed to all addresses in the new Florist's DiRECTORy. Yours Truly, B. P. CRITCHELL 4, CO., Cincinnati, O. 500 Jack. Roses. 4-inch, strong at «'!}IM,'''*™°'*'=='''*"'™""'''2-inch.:.::::: ^^ ?,'i?™P6.'""^''"P'' humilis, 3-inch, strong. . 5nn 2.000 Roses, general assortment, 2-lnch seni'i- dormant per 1,000, $20.00; 2.50 JOSEPH E. BONSALL, SALEM, O. Per 100 ..$10.00 3.U0 OUR SPECIALTIES. (Novelties m t^osEs AND OTHER PLANTS. — ) ALSO (— FLORISTS' STOCK FOR FORCING. Mirvi^ «& 00., RICHMOND, IND. NOVELTIES IN ROSES. Also the leading forcing varieties Teas, H. Teas and H. Perpetuals. 1,000 large roses in 6 and T-inch pots; C. Mermet. La France, Sunset. Perles and Bon Silenes, at $25.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best varieties, 5 and 6-inch pots, $15.00 to $20.00 per 100. Bouvardias. 2)^-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Gardenia Radicans, ® $.s.00 per 100. Grand Duke Jasmine, ® $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. 3,000 American Holly, Ilex opaca, ® $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. Choicest buds and cut flowers at lowest market prices. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. IMPORTED H. P. ROSES, Worked low on the Manetta Stock, offer the best re- sults to the florist, blooming freely and giving plen- ty of cuttings for propagation quickly. Fine plants for sale by the 100 or 1,000, at low rates. Address WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JAMAICA PLAIN, (Boston), MASS. Budded Roses for Winter Forcing or Spring IHarlcet Sales— H. P. and Teas. SPECIAL OFFEK: The following varieties, equal quantities of each, we sell for $10.00 per 100. H. P.— Anna de Diesbach, La France, Gen'l Jacque- minot, Paul Neyron, Queen of Queens, Comtesse of Oxford, Jules Margottin, Anna Alexiefl-, Mme. Ga- briel Luizet, Mme. Knorr, Marie Baumann. Gloire Lyonnaise, HerMajesty, M. de Lyon, Alfred Colomb. The following Tea Roses at $12.00 per 100 : Perle des Jardins, Mme. Lambard, Marie Van Houtte, Mme. Falcot, Mme. Charles, Mile. Franzlsca Krue- ger. Duchess Mathilde, Cornelia Cook. Catalogue on application. Dormant buds of the new H. P'sof 1887-Earl of DufTerin. dark, nearly black; Lady Helene Stewart, red. The new Tea Rose Miss Ethel Brownlow. similar to C. Mermet very free flowering. All at $1.00 each. Cyclamen persicum, fine plants in buds which will flower in November, $1.00 each. American Beauty, Bennett, Papa Gontier, Niphetos in 6-inch pots. 50c each. SCHULTHEIS BROTHERS, P. O. Bo.x 78. College Point, Long Island, N. Y. ORLEANS, France. ROSES OW THEIR OMSTH ROOTS Nursery Stock of all Descriptions. For particulars apply to E. BENARD, JR. Wiles, Cal — ) TBEE lOSlS. (— The very FINEST and BEST quality. GABRIEL MARC, WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. James L. Boyson, CAEN, (Calvados) France. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogue of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready January 1, 1S8S. and will be sent free on iipplication. A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for ray complete Catalogue of over 1,200 var- ieties, with raisers' names and date of sending out 2lO The American Florist. Dec. 15, Winter Floral Fashions. BY OUR NEW YORK CUllRESPOXDENT. As the season progresses a preference for pale-tinted flowers prevails, and a greater inclination to avoid mixture of colors, shadings of the same being the rule in artistic arrangements. Dinner and luncheon parties seldom show more than one kind and color of flower; violet luncheons, orchid dinners and the like being the vogue, the hostess indulging herself and guests with a display of her favorite blossoms. Doe parties, or gather- ings of ladies for a noon feast, are very fashionable. On these occasions there is a finer display of flowers than food. A doe party given to Miss Ellen Terry by Mrs. Hawk of the Windsor hotel was profusely decorated with American Beau- ty roses, of which a bouquet and basket- ful was presented to each guest to carry home. Siebrecht, Wadley & Thorpe made a rich arrangement of orchids for a dinner last week. The table cover was a pearl satin one. The center pieces were silver bowls and epergnes, which were filled with gorgeous cattleyas, mostly C. trianae. At each cover stood a slender cut glass specimen flower-holder, in which there were three cattleyas and adiantum fronds. Carte blanche orders have given our florists opportunity to make magnificent arrangements for receptions and parties introducing debutantes. The evening of the 5th Delmonico's saloon was dressed with roses, which were made into clusters for the walls and mirrors, and in banks for the corners. The balconies were fringed with long stem roses and vines. The effect was very elegant, as there was no attempt at formality. For the wed- ding of a young widow there was a tent made of bamboo sticks and curtains of as- paragus. These curtains were formed by the interlacing of slender wires covered with A. pluniosa. Where the tent opened there was an edging of hyacinths, the curtains being held back with superb clusters of this flower. Bride roses and loops of white satin ribbon. The bride, groom and minister stood within the tent, and three bridesmaids stood each side. The bride's gown was a marvel of floral elegance. The train breadths were four yards long and one solid sweep of Roman hyacinths, the spikes all being laid one way to represent fringe. The gown was white satin ; it was made with an I'^lizabethan collar composed of hya- cinths, these standing up as they covered the high collar. There was a girdle of hyacinths placed just below the pointed corsage. This girdle was finished by tassels of the same flower. The floral divan was made i^ in high style of vio- lets and yellow roses for the drawing room. Instead of a bouquet the bride carried a I/eghorn hat filled with hya- cinths, which was swung over her arm with ribbons. The most fashionable gift to debutantes is a basket of pink roses. The basket is of light open work straw, flaring and with a high loop handle. It is filled with Merniet and I^uizet roses (which combine exquisitely) and is festooned with Adian- tum cuneatum. The handle is wound with pink satin, and on the left side is a French loop with ends made of the rib- bon. Among new souvenirs is a creel of rush straw which is filled with violets of all shades, including a cluster of white ones embedded in one side. Loops of bullion cord form the handle, which is finished where attached b}- bullion tas- sels. This basket cannot be made up for less than II40. Hedges of foliage are introduced in all the large decorations where the apart- ments are sutficiently spacious. Gates arched with foliage are passages through the hedge. New York. Mr. Chas. Henderson is very ill with typhoid fever. Mr. J. C. Vaughan of Chicago paid a flying visit to New York on the /tli iust. Mr. John Thorpe has had a serious at- tack of nervous prostration. He is slow- ly recovering. The chrysanthemums Golden Eagle and Mrs. Jesse Barr are the latest linger- ers in these parts this season. Mr. T. H. Spalding, president of the New York Hort. society, on the presenta- tion of the Langtry cup to Mr. John Finn, will give a dinner to this gentle- man and sixteen other friends. The meetings of the New York Florists' Club are to be hereafter held in the day- time and down town, to accommodate members living out of town. At a recent meeting of the club #i,in Chid. Pride of OenrRia. Huckcnsack, Bird. Gulden Gem. Banana. FREEMAN HURFF, Swedesboro. N.J. PAPER SEED BAGS J^Et'T%°uVr;yD AT LOWEST PRICES. Many yearaexpiTii'iuc ill tlu-Si-fil Musliies!. enables lue to make CatabiKue Work and Seed Bag i^rtntlng a Specialty. Refer to Phil'a seedsmen. GEO. A. KAKK, Philadelphia. Pa. SIBLEY;S TESTED SEED A nil the Ult^st novetlies an fi.rit llisn .p.uill, Imndfdsof dhis- [i->..oi,it.-llsnlliib.mtIhp \lt >l. iinil I'l.OWICU <;iirili'n Tnitii'n. It de- i'i,i>\vi:i{.>^. 1- Sell, I iiddrrss PHi'L'AD'EL'p'H'iA','''pA. .inf l!(.,.k ..t 12^ 4 ( ohiri'd Phi Mi.MJKIN, I HI vi:«;i:T.vlti," nded Warranted Seed. iW' „,.„,„ ,„„. Ireetlyfroiiithe ... -. -- ;d iiiv si'i-il noibira tits IrcBlimss and pui-llv, as'svc my Vege- »blc' and Flower Si-i-,1 Cuhdoiiii.; for If&s. fhre iir every son and dangrhter of Adam, u Is b.rally llluBtnitid WIIM . iigiiu Intja liiiiili- directly "mil photographs of vegi'tablifi grown on myfccca Beeldra an liiiinrnsi* vurli-ty of dtandardsped, vou will And In It dome valuable new vi-getnliles not found In y other catalogue. As the original Introducer of tlio llpse Beet. Burbank and Kurlydhlo PotatoVs. Hnbbard h. neopheaci Ciibbnge, Corv ("orn, nn.l a score of other ■lies. I Invite the 'pitronnge ■{ llie publlr. knV.S .1. II. tlRKUOKT, Marhlrhead, MaBS. S^LftNETJR. ^^^ Kaclj uuu ul t hv»f POPULAR TOOLS haa been fit her « FIRE FLY. Th»Hi> who snw them Bt thn |*'j«t trial in nctiinlwnrk B&ythpy Are THE BJEST CiiIiiluKiir, with 4<>\\ooi1(-iilN»ill 8t . Philadelphia. Pa« 1887. The American Florist. 213 READY TO ship: English rv^isTLETOE ^nd I^olly, goUQUET (^REEI^, ^M ^ ^MERICaN yOLLY, 0 ^ gOUTHERN (;^EEt)LE pINES, (JapE gMiLax, SNt) paiiM Leaves. ENGLISH MISTLETOE, in boxes, fe.oo, fc.oo, #8.00, ;fi5.oo, |i8.oo and I25.00 lots. ENGLISH HOLLY, (well berried), |6.oo, Jpio.oo and I15.00 lots. AMERICAN HOLLY, (well berried), fo.oc and fc.oo cases. SOUTHERN NEEDLE PINES— PINUS ELEGANS, dozen, |6.oo; twenty-five, f 10.00 ; fiftj', fry. 00; one hundred, feo.oo. PALM LEAVES, |io.oo per hundred, BOUQUET GREENS, licst quality, full barrels, S2.75 each. CTJX ORCHID BLOOMS AT ALL XIVIES. SIEBRECHT &, WADLEY, -500 mftii ^^ve., JVEjw ^^oiei-c. Telegraph STEWART OF BOSTON,™ CUT fiPWtV>.S. ^_ Chicago., ^^^ND Fq^ — KOR THE> — Holidays IMMORTELLES, PAMPAS PLUMES, CAPE FLOWERS. GRASSES, DOVES, Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets. LSTEST NOVELTIES IN BaSKETS. M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 56 N. 4thi Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ERNST KAUFMANN, 113 N. 4tli Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. HEADQUARTERS FOR i#mmofteffei&, S\taMe^, Mo)&(i>, PAMPAS PLUMES, WHEAT SHEAVES, BOtTQHET PAPERS, And all other Supplies. MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER OF BASKETS AND DESIGMS. XMAS TREES. Blue Spruce. Per 100 2 to 3 tt...,$ 6.00 3to5tt,,.. 10,00 5 to 8 ft.... 15,00 Packed in light 1 on American Florist. Direct from the taxidermist. 1,500 in stock in vari- ous positiofis. Artistic and substantial work. Send for catalogue of Florists' Taxidermy. J. H. :ba.tt^^, 94 Bleecker St.. New York, and Parkville L. I., N. Y. Author of " Practical Taxidermy and House Deco- B. B. KOURSE & CO., Manufacturers of POT PUNT, GARDENAND VERANDA TKEE AND PLANT STAKES. 500,000 GUT FERNS These Ferns are from. lo to 15 inches long, of a beautiful dark green, and will keep for several weeks. They are used for BOUQUET AND BASKET WORK, FILLING VASES, DECORATING CHURCH ALTARS, ETC.. ETC. Are preferred by many to Snailax. $1.50 Per Thousand Ferns. 1000 EELS. EOUQUET GREEN ■ Sack of 30 lbs % 2.00 25,000 Yds. Wreathing or Roping. ■St-Quality This Roping is all made from BOUQUET GREEN wound with fine thorough manner. Having used all kinds oi material for Roping 1 have discarded them all and now use nothing but Bouquet Green, Rea- sons why it is the BEST : i. It is the handsom- iterial nature produces. 2. It will stand the 3, It will hold its drop. Wholesale Price. Per yard 3-mches diameter, flat or one-sided 4 eta. " " round with cord in center 6 " 4-inchea " round with cord in center 8 " 5-inchea " round, on heavy cord 10 " 10,000 Christmas Trees FROM 3 FT. TO 30 FT. HIGH. Fresh from the beautiful Berkshire Hills of old Massachusetts, where the finest shaped trees in the world grow. Wholesale price of CHRISTMAS TREES put on cars at Hinsdale, Mass, If shipped from New York City add one-half to these prices ; Bach. 4 to 5 ft. high $ ,10 to J .15 6 to 7 8 to 9 10 to 11 12 to l.S .50 3 to .75 85to 1.00 14tol5 •■ l,2.ito 1,.50 I6tol7 " 1,75 to 2,00 18to20 " 2..50to300 26 to 30 " 4,00 to 6.00 TREE FEET of all sizes. i8-in. square, pyra- mid, four blocks high, 50c.; 15-iii. 35c,; 12-in, three blocks high, 25c,; 9-in. 15c, Crosses, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60. 72 inches one cent an inch including braces, all painted two coats green. SPHA&MUI loss, $1.00 jer Btil., 6 BMs. for $5.00, GOODS SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE U. S. Xv. B. BiejS.OUJ©, HINSDALE, MASS. After Dec. 5th at the Old Stand, 47th St. and Lex- ington Ave.. N. Y. Terms Cash, or .'SO days approved credit. All bills must be paid on or before January Ist, 1888. 2l4 The American Florist. Dec. 75, Natural Gas for Heating Greenhouses. The almost incalculable advantages that the utilization of this vapor has given us is the greatest boon ever con- ferred on the florist, who lost many a night's rest by iiriug with other fuel. How this product of nature was formed, whether its creation is still in progress, and other speculations regarding it, do not disturb our tranquility. We heat by steam, having a tubular boiler of about fifty or more horse power ; return all condensations from the pipes to the boiler with a steam trap, and we can turn on the gas as much as we need to keep the house at the required tem- perature, leaving it without any attention whatever for twenty-four hours — or for two or three days if the weather should not change too much — and the tempera- ture in the houses will not change three degrees either way. From ,^0,000 to 40,- 000 feet of glass could be heated with one boiler, at about one half the cost of other fuel, including all the lights re- quired (another item of conseijuence), and could be run perfectly safe without a night watchman, as we are doing now for the first time in nine years. In running the place without a watch- man we assume two risks which we easily overcome. The first and greatest danger in heating with steam is to get the water loo low or too high in the boiler, thereby getting too much or not enough steam ; and to surmount that difficulty we placed a low and high water indicator on our boiler, which will blow a loud whistle as soon as the water goes below or above a certain point at which it is set, and will continue whistling until the boiler is fed again when water is low, or drained when too high, giving more live steam. If you have a reliable steam trap (as I must say we have), the water in the boiler will not drop one inch over night, and the steam gauge will indicate the same pressure in that time. The second risk we run is that the gas may be turned off, leaving us without fuel ;' but as we use the same fuel in our sleeping rooms and have the gas burning, especially when it is cold, all night, we should soon discover when light and heat are gone from the room. The pressure of the gas as it comes from the wells is from 200 to 500 pounds to the inch, and the pipes laid in the streets are taxed with a few ounces on low pressure mains (pressure reduced by regulators) to up to a hundred or more pounds on high pressure mains. To each service line from the main to the con- sumer's premises a regulator is placed, reducing the force to a few ounces, there- by giving a regular flow and more gas than you can ever use in the coldest weather ; in addition, the flow is so steady that by a little experience you can turn the gas on or off to keep the temperature of the houses within a few degrees of what you desire. This vapor is also used for heating with flues and hot water boil- ers with the same results, but heating by steam is undoubtedly the best and cheap- est mode of heating greenhouses. Pittsburg, Pa. E. C. Keinkman. Mu.siiROOMS. — Will some one who has had practical experience please stale if mushrooms can be grown successfully under the benches of a rose house? When is the best time to start? How should the manure be prepared? What thickness of bed, and what should be the general management in order to attain the best results? H. TROPICAL WATER LILIES, ) ALL COLORS. ( A^IvSO TieUEJ (^?lp^ (?0D pI(HH P0!MD LlLiy, BENJ. GREY, Malden, Mass. JAPAN LILIES, LILY OF THE VALLEY AND SPIREAS, NOW READY. CTJRRIB BROS., Secdsiiicn ami Florists. 108 Wisconsin St., and 312 Broadway, MILWAUKEE, WIS. SEIsTD ZFOK. C-A-T-ft-LOGUE. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. MRS. .JOKL J. MAILEV, (carried on the Sim- nyside cup for best seedlinp never betore exhibited, Philadelphia, No i. ii, 1887), white, gold and yellow. MAGNET, large, very drooping, solt rose color. KINSESS, deeprOM!. GEORGE BULLOCK, bright rose, very large and double. THE BRIDE, white. STARS AND STRIPES, has appearance <.l being striped, large flower. I.UCRBCB, white. MONT BLANC, enormous, white. MARVEL, white with large maroon spot. \V. M. SINGBRLBY, bright carmine. MRS. MILL, buflr. enormous, incurved. PUBLIC LEDGER, pearly pink, incurved. MRS. ANTHONY WATBKBR. enormous white. S.^ Price List ready .January 1st. 56 North 38th Street, PHILADELPHIA. storm: kino. The best Fl'CHSIA ever introdiiced. It will have an immense run in 1888. THE NEW SEMI-DOUBLE HELIOTROPE. MRS. DAVID WOOD. ITS MERITS-Novelty, lasting quality, immense size, sturdy growth, early bloomer. Price, 0 plants $1.00 by mail, prepaid. Address ELLIS BROS., Keene, N. H. jRHor>oi>Ejivi:>i«oiv«s Beltlg the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great Enplish Rhododendron growers, wc nre prepared tu furnish Rhododendrons of all sizes and in any quantity, at prices lower than ever before B.p. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. ROTTED PEAT, FIBROUS PEAT, AND PACKING MOSS, SIl.OO per Uarrel. Sphao-mim Moss, $2.0(1 jjct Hhl. A discount iif 2.'. per cent, on iill orders of tlvc bur- ids ..r iii>wMr(ls. Cusli with (.rdcts THE BARNEGAT MOSS AND PEAT CO.. I!.\i:m;<:.\t. m:\v .ikhskv. GREENHOUSe HEKTING. 1)V A. II. KOWI.KK. K.xplalnc fully all the best systems of lienlhig giennhousoB by both hot wiiter iuhI li.n •pressure sleani. Tells you the p,,lnts t.. e.msider In seleeliiig 11.1 iipiianilus. Il.nv t.. adjust same to vurl..iis loca- tb.Ms; gives the results „f the lalesl selentltic c.v- pcrliiicnts sliMWs how t.. cciuipute the number of feet of pli.e re.iuireil )"r a given space; draltuml Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE VEER, "^ IKormerly .if DeVeer & B ukamp.i 1© Broadway, Nev.^- "^'orlc. GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Otfers to the trade, net without engagement : Lily of the Valley (true Berlin pips), per I.UOO.JIO 00. in original cases of 2.600, $24.00. Per 100. 1'er lUOO Lillum Auraturo. large bulbs $11110 SSO.OO Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 2.00 15 00 Gladioli Colvilll." The Bride" 3 .W 30.00 Per 100, Per 1000 Mixed Hyacinths in four colors, sepa- rate, double and single $3.00 WVOO Good named Hyacinths, lOtcWvar,.,. 3 50 32.00 l>icked Hyacinths. 20 exhibition var... 9.00 80.00 Tulips, 12 fine forcing varieties, includ- ing white and yellow 1,60 12.00 Tulips, 12 bestvarieties 2.00 16.00 Uuc van Thol, scarlet 75 6.00 " Finest forcing mixture, single. .90 8.00 •■ double 1.20 11.00 Narcissus in flne sorts 1.75 l.i.OO Jonquils, single, sweet-scented 1.00 9.0O •' double. •• " 2.00 " Campernelles. single 1.10 10.00 Crocus, in 5 separate colors or mixed.. .30 2.50 Crown Imperials, linest mixed 7.00 Star of Bethlehem, flne for forcing.... 1.75 Iris, Spanish mixed 40 3.00 ■■ English " 1.00 8.00 Scillas, in sorts, white, pink, blue, etc. 1.50 Anemones, single mixed tfl 5.00 ■• ■ double ■• 1.25 10.00 fulgens, single or double.. 2.00 Ranunculus, Persian mixed «) 6.00 " Turban *' "5 French •' 50 4.00 For other bulbs, grasses, cape flowers, milkweed balls, sea otits, pampas plumes, etc., see price list, mailed on iipplieilti..n. EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS BOSKOOP HOLLAND NURSERY ASSOCIATION Ready for immediate delivery. Address q h. JOOSTEN, Importer of Plants iiikI Itullis. 3 COENTIES SLIP, NEW YORK, We have Fine Strong Plants of the following to offer to the trade : $4.(10 7.00 ■> .111 4.00 3.10 .1. w. i>ri>i.i:\ J^ SON, PAiiKKiisiiim;, w. \a. DoiHLi- wiiiTH rirruxiA. MRS. G. DAWSON COLEMAN. Knilcirsc'.l by sueli Ib.nsisas Dreer. 1 lenders. in and llHllidiiv us the tliiesi ilnihle white ever produced. Kxuuislle 111 sbiiiie, pun- Millie In color. For floral workiiiKl he.l.liiii: II luis no equal. Mull. 5 fur 75c; 8 for$l 00 We Ills., niler weiuilne sttick of Tradescan- tlaMuUleuloriil siiiiie price. tRoS .G. HAROLD, Kingston, Somerset Co. Md. 1887. The American Florist. 215 R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON, WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, Andallkindsof FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CIEW (gROP gSEtiS. New crop of the following seeds is now ready. They will be sent postpaid on receipt of price. AMFELOPSIS VEITCHII. (Crop 1387.) If this seed is sown at once it will make good salable plants for next spring's trade. One ounce contains twelve hundred seeds. Per trade pkt., 10 cents; per oz. , 50 cents; per lb., $5.U0. SMIIjAX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). (Crop 1SS7). Per trade pkt.. 25 cents; per oz., $1.75. GERANIUM, Apple-Scented. (True). (Crop 1S87). Per 100 seedsT 50 cents. SALVIA SPI.ENDENS. (Scarlet Sage). (Crop 1887). Per trade pkt. , 25 cents; per oz.. $3.00. One packet of each of the above, post- paid, for i$1.00. ROBT. J. HALLIDAY. SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, BALTIMORE CITY, MP. Dahlia % m ^ Odorata. Sweet-scented Single Dahlia, very dark black-brown, excellent for fine floral w^ork, ott'ered in original roots, at $2,50 Each; 10 for $22.50. J. SIE>KI»^.AJVIV, Kostritz [Thuringia), GERMANY. Per 100 Carnations, Hinze's White, 2-inch pots $2.00 Geraniums, dble. and sgl., 100 var. 2^-in. pots. . 3.00 Roses, American Beauty. 3-inch pots 8.00 Camoena, Perles, Souv. d'un Ami. S-in. . 6.00 '• S. de St. Pierre, The Bride, Sunset 6.00 Coleus, 24 varieties- 3.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.50 Hedera variegata, 2-f eet 4.00 10,000 Roses, ass't. 2-inch pots.. .per 1,000, $25.00; 3.00 A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. Bulbs! BULBS! Bulbs! Before placing your order for Holland Bulbs write me for my trade list. I have made special arrangements with some of the largest growers in Holland, and can ofifer you TERMS and PRICES better than any other firm does. All orders over ten dollars will receive a credit un- 111 May T, 1888. Write for terms and prices. E. HIPPABD, Youiigslown, Ohio. BEST HARDY RHODODENDRONsT Azaleas, new Japanese Maple, Tree Pajonies, Lilac Syringa Japonica, Prunus Pissardii, Hydrangea Paniculata. Ampelopsis, Clematis, and all other choice HARDY Trees, Shrubs, Roses, etc., in any quantity at lowest rates. COLLECTIONS OF BEST HARDY SHRUBS, very fine and cheap. Catalogues on application. 208 Broadway, NEW^ YORK. Western Florists. VERBENAS, 20 best var. including Mammoth, $2.1)U GBRANIOMS. 30 best var. doubleand single... 2 .W ROSE GERANIUMS, including Dr. Livingstone S.OO COLEDS, 20 best var. for the West 2. .50 AH the above are strong and vigorous, ready to N. S. GRIFFITH, Independence, IWo. (Independence is well located for shipping, being 8 miles east of Kansas City.) A CIRCULAR OF DESCRIPTIOW, &C., FOR OUR New Tomato, "Volunteer," A.ND New "Carnation Striped" Zinnias, Will be sent to the trade during this month, in time to insert in Spring Catalogues. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. READY now: Fine LILY of the VALLEY PIPS and SPIRE A JAPONICA CLUMPS. Extra Fine TUBEROSE BULBS. PEARL and ITALIEN. Hyacinths, Tuwps, Narcissus, Roman Hya- cinths, LiLiuM Candidum, Lilium Auratum, LiUUM RUBRUM, IvONGIFLORUM, &C., &C. if OH. "thie: noxjia3.,A."x"S s HOLLY, BOUQUET GREEN, WREATHING, HOLLY WREATHS, PAMPAS PLUMES, IMMORTELLES, &c., &c. Send for Catalogue and Special Holiday List. 170 Lake St., CHICAGO. IT. E^. ]vio^vi^r^isarE>i^, iGGds -WHOLESALE DEALEK I For the Florist Market, Garden- and Farmer. k • • 5 Such as Baskets, In [episiiGss lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NE:W YORK. Grand « Stock « Plants. M^jyijyioTjH Wiiiii^i (One plant of wliich now, is ■wortli ten in January.) 12 finest selected market sorts, fe.oo per lOO ; JS25.00 per i,cxx) ; embracing best contrasting colors. 0!EJI*A.:pj"IUaothpit'ks. Prices on Wood Frames; e. IVrUmSUlO l.essthiiii 1(11, :m.cv .-In. rurple.l'er lllUM.UO nd for sample. Postage Ilk per 10(1 Peript leltel^ logon Metal fr'rames any word. Sc. per letter. Designs. Monograms, etc. W.V. KKU'K. 11(17 nnmdwiiv, Brooklyn N. V. .1 C VAfGUAN, Chicago, \st. '.T^st of Pennsylvania- ENGRAVING photogr"pS NO DRAWING REQUIRED. NO HAND WORK necessary. SEND COPY XHEAP. ARTISTIC FOR ESTIMATEhoS S C UP «. WEST^EN^G. CO. 1887. The American Florist. 217 THE NEW ROSE-COLORED VIOLET A first-class novelty; perfectly healthy; very pro- fuse flowering, and sweeter than any in cultivation. PRICE, 3-inch pots, each 40c.; doz. S3. 00; 100 $16.00. J. COOK, 318 Charles St.. BALTIMORE, MD. TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, J OR Sale, packed in bales 200 to 250 lbs. PRICE : iSStoJlOperton, according to quanti- ties. Address P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Me I Ame I Flo Chinese % Primroses )0( 200 ALBA, 50 ALBA FILICIFOLIA In fine condition, showing bud, 3K-incli pots, per hundred, *«.00, to close. EDWARD W. BREED, CLIIVTOW, MASS. GERANIUMS. Twenty of the best varieties for bedding or market purposes, at $5 00 per hundred. $40 per thousand. VKRBKIMAS. Twelve best and most distinct varieties, $.1.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. Rooted cuttings $7.00 per thousand. Fine strong plants of AUernanthera par. major Ampelopsis Veitchii, Myrlus MuUiflorus, Myrtus Communis, and Smilax. Prices given on application. HOLZNAGLE & NOEL, VVhitewood P. O., Mich., (near Detroit, > SOLD BY SKKDSMEN. 100,000 Cuttings ol Vertienas autl Carnations. Woll VERBKNAS. The very bests selected from the -Mamuiotb set, also 10 very best of the leading older varieties. CARNATIONS. The new Lyons Whites, pure white and good winter bloomer. My own raising, very prolific and early, also about 15 of the older and best leading varieties. Send for circular and price list and convince ynur- sfilf how cheap you can buy good strong and healthy plants of the above. FRED SCHNEIDER, WHOLESALE FLORIST, ATTICA, Wyommg Co., N. Y. Delegates to the next the convention will travel pij|I/nai^ (^^ CJlJi^ ■iiinati and tne winter re- iorts of Florida and the J'Soutn. For f uh information ' address E. O. McCormick, Gen. Pasaenger Ag't, Chicago, A)y WHOIiESALE AND DESCRIPTIVE for 1S87, of Bedding Plants, Roses, Palms, Orchids, etc., mailed to all applicants. Large stock of the Qatalo(§ij(^8 following on hand at cheap rates: Ampelopsis I'citchii, various sizes Tea^ anA Hybrid ^oi'f.s, all the leadingsorts, named C//r)'ia«i'/;(?w;«wii, Draccea Indivisa, various sizes, Echeverias, Small Ferns, Geraniums, double and single, best named sorts, Areca Lu- tescens, in 2yi, 4, 5, and 6-inch pots, Latania Borbonica, Seaforthia Elegans, Oreo- doxa Regia, Corypha Australis. Other Palms, such as Cocos Wedelliana, Cham- erops Exceha, Phcenix Reclinata, Phcenix Rupicola, Phoenix Tennis, Kentias of sorts. Glazinova Insignis, fancy named Clejnatis, and other vines, etc. Prices given on application. WM. C. WILSON, FLORIST, Stein-way's, Astoria, L. I. NEW WHITE CARNATIONS, WM. SMAYWE AKD L. L. LAMBORN. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March ist, 188S. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received, Price, #25.00 per 100. Send So. Staniia for- £>»mx3le ^Florets. Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYWE, Kennett Square, Pa. Roses and Carnations. We offer a large stock of YOUNG ROSES, both new and old sorts, from : pots. Also CARNATIONS of best varieties for forcing and budding. ''2 -inch 10,000 IMPORTED RHODODEWDROJVS Of hardiest and best varieties imported last year, which have grown well and are well set with bloom-buds. We can supply these fine plants for less than they can be imported in small lots. MOON FLOWERS.— Fine young plants at low rates. PAPA GONTIER.— 3-inch, 4-inch and 5-inch pots, very fine plants. MERMETS.— 4in., fine. LA FRANCE.— 4-in., fine. BRIDES.— 4-in., fine. WE CAN DELIVER ON AND AFTER JANUARY ist, 188S. Write for frioes. PITTSBURG, PA. MEW lEGOMIA SEMPERFLORENS GIG AN TEA ROSEA $l.!)Operdoz.: JS.OOperlOO; S75. 00 per 1,000. A general Florist Stock low. Send for wholesale price list. C. H. MURPHEY, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. OVER 100 VARIETIES. Send for Catalogue, ready in January. Dom, 4-inch pots, 5^.00 H. PHELPS, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. PLANTS FOR FLORISTS Coleu i 50 Verbenas, iMamraoths included 2.50 Heliotropes ;s,00 Roses, Monthly 3.00 " " 200ormore 2.50 Healthy stocti and leading sorts. HANS NEILSON, St. Joseph, Mo. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE For other stock needed, balance of our Swanley White Violets, .};2,00 per 100, or $18.00 per 1.000; Marie T.oui8e$2.00 per 100. Pansy plants out of seed bed, $1.00 per 100, .$8.00 per 1,000. Pansies transplanted, Jil.75perl00, at M. TRITSCHLER i SONS, Hyde's Ferry Gardens. NASHVILLE, TENN. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hybrida grandiflora fl. pi.) in the marltet. For sale to the trade by the grower. G. A.. JMoTA^VUSH, NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. GLADIOLUS. Mi.\;e R^^E^IV^V IS . THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Fine pot plants $•.! .W piT 100; .Wldl per I.IKKI %ir I'HCked IlKht, and Siitisliictlim (iuiinintiM'd. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. WINTER BLOOMING AZALEAS. WmtBT Blooming Lilacs, &,c. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. ■lUO DOUBLK WJllTK |•lU.Ml;l..\^ In.m .VIn. i;-lnch pots rJU.OOand Jl'i.OO IlAltDV lltlSKS.atroni! and bushy '.I.UO ClMtCllMd) llECUUVATA, from 4-Inch pots. lU.llO .lAS.MI.MM OKANDIKLOKUM, 5-inch pota... l.'i.OO r, plunln 111 Streli/.lii UoKlna :i teet hliih and liimhy, $l.lKli'nch. iir the hit lorW.OU. TUllKKOSK nCI.nS na lifted with seta. uveraBe about :iH,-lnrlies in ilreuinfereiiee. Doulile I'earl variety at .J7 .al per l.dllll, or Jl IKI for .'illdliiillia. ADIIUKHS A. R. REINEMAN &. BRO., 39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. MentlOD American Florist. MJiJiMOTH YEBBENA SEED We have succeeded in growing SEED of this splendid strain which we now offer for the first time. We guarantee the seed to be the TRUE MAMMOTH Variety of selected colors. Trade pkt. 50c. ; '4 -oz. |2.rxi; per oz $6.00 Verbena, Dreer's Choicest Strain, pkt, 50c.; oz. . . 4.00 SMILAX. New Crop. Per ounce 1.50 Ceniaurea Gymnocarpa. New Crop. I,fxx3 Seeds .60 " Candidissima. " " " " .75 Br, Wholesale Price List of Flower Seeds ready in December, will be mailed all aoplicants in the trade. HENRY A. DREER. seedsman and florist. ROSES, VERBEIVAS, GERANIUMS. &c. We have a large and SKI.KCT STOCK of ROSKS to offer, grown in 2-inch pots, at J.).oo per 100; and from 214-inch pots at $6 00 per 100. Printed list will be seut upon application, VERBENAS, select assortment, $2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. GERANIUMS, best varieties out, J400 Per 100. Largest and most complete assortment of Plants at WHOLKSALK anti RETAIL PKICES. New Catalogue ready .January 1, '88. Address NAN.^ & N BUN BR, Louisville, Ky. ^V^K^I^BE>IViVS ! ^VE>I«^E>P^^A^S ! TWENTY FINE VARIETIES. MAMMOTH KINDS AND OTHERS. PERFECTLY FREE FROM DISEASE OF ANY KIND Plants from 2-inch Pots, •$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINOS RBADY JANUARV 1st, $1.00 per hundred; $9.00 per thousand. ?1 LaRGE gTOCK OF (Jreenhouse Plants. H. W. Williams & Sons, \rE^ie:BK^:iv^v» A SPECIALTY. (luntry now ready. Alf MAMMOTH SET. — 1 sonic of the best old sorts no.OOO MAMMOTH WHITK. Wale delivery uuaranteed. Special rates for large rders. Add. 10c. per Sl.llU worth if sent liy mall. I'erlllO I'orlOOO ■ii.ni pot.* SI DU f~'M splanted on benches I iS 11) (XP Stiunit roolcrt cuttlnns l.OU S.OO IVM. DESMOND, KEWANEE, HENRY CO . ILL. Our Stock is perlectly healthy and vigorous. IVr iim. 1,(<00 Gcn'l Collection, stock phints. JO tine sorts HUI: riSOO rooted cutllnxs tO " " lUO; 8.00 Maiumoth Set. " •• l.a'i; lO.H Coleus. •■ •• Mne collection, LiS; :«0O Vellchl1.:t.ln. pots, stronu plants, W.IK) to SS.OO per lOU. uliKtiiefolia. :!tf-ln. pi plants. W l« per 1110, Amnolnncic ' w-uotossooperiou. HIII|JClU|JolO j yulniMiefolla. :!Mn.jiots. strong I. C. WOOD & BRO.. Fishkiir, N. Y. i^oi« as.A.1^15. lammoth\erbcnas,c\c. healthy verhenas. rcr im ■JO Var. Verbenas, from 2-lnch pots 12.00 .W •• Oeranlums. i !« 2.'i " Colons, including. I. Goode 2 fiO Keverfew, The Cem 2-M) Petunias, best set double .100 ADOLPH HIEHLE, Parkersburg. W. Va. ABSOLUTELY FREE FROM RUST. Haiiuiiolli >.tniln and clcgiiiit imnicd scmlllngs of our iiwiK 111 varlctli's. all coI.h-.h. Kriiin '.'Vlnch pots per hundred, IM.Ul; per thousand. »2,S,(10 D. LEE & SON, Madison, Ohio. 1887. The American Florist. 219 ORCHIDS. HAKDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. CANE STAJvLS. stakes in the market. (; feet long, per 1,000 H-00 3 .. •' " 2.00 ISincbeslong " 1-50 12 IIIO BRACKENRIDGE & CO., COVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. BSTABLISHEO 1854. tttt tltt Most Extensive Stock of RARE JAPANESE AND CHINESE Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Palms, ORCHIDS, FERNS, BAMBOOS. A1.SO Fruit Trees all grown in our nur- series in Japan. LsLtge assortment Bulbs and Seeds. WE FORWARD FREE BY MAIL 3 choice Japanese Lily Bulbs, 50c. 3 choice Japanese Clirysan them urns, 50c. 12 Japanese Mammoth Chestnuts, 50c. H. H. BERGER & CO., Proprietors of GEO. F. SILVESTERS' SEED HOUSE. P. O. Box 1501. 315 & 317 Washington St., Established 1878. San FrancISCO, Cal. CATALOGUE FREE. CARNATIONS. CUT BLOOMS OP BUTTERCUP, CENTURY, SEAWSN, GRACE WILDER. PORTIA, CHESTER PRIDE. ETC., . Long or short stems, at market price. DOUBLE PEARL, extra fine No. 1 bulbs, care- fully sun-cured, $2.50 per 100; J15.00per 1,000, f. o. b. cars here. WIAGARA GRAPE CUTTINGS. Mature wood, two eyes, 0 to 8 inches long, $1.25 per 100 by mail; Jl.OO per 100, $8.00 per 1,000 by express- Gdakanteedgencine. CHAS. T. stark, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings. HINZE'S WHITE, CHESTER PRIDE, BUTTERCUP. CENTURY, GRACE WILDER, CRIMSON KING, ANNA WEBB, HINSDALE, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000; mostly Hlnze's White. Colored sorts supplied at thousand rates only to amount of one-fourth of order, F. E. FASSETT & BRO,, Ashtabula, Ohio. NOVELTY of the YEAR SEEDLING WHITE CARNATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED JANUARY 1st. All the French and English Novelties for 1 888 now ready. W. p. SIMMONS & CO. GENEVA, OHIO. GROUND MOLES BITS, OPOSSUMS Their habits and How to Catch them. Also how to TRAP RAB- d SKUNKS. A Book Free. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. S^peol^^l 0*«ers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries. NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting Europe. Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of I\Ie3K:ico. FRED DORNER PELARGONIUM 25^ in, pots, $10 per 100. OLEANDER. Double and Single White, and Double Pinlt, 4-inch pots, $12.50 per 100. CALLA NANA, S-inch pots, strong. $6.00 per 100 2>^-inch pots, " 4.00 " MICHEL PLANT & SEED CO. 718 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention American Plorist, M. Or^lMSTEJia, CORONA, NEW JERSEY. CARJ^ATJONS, ASne lot of ROOTKD CUTTINGS ready Jan. 1st, from strictly healthy stock. HINZE'S and other good whites, also colored varieties- GET MY LOW CASH PRICES. VERBENAS, COLEUS, MAD. SALLEROI AND OTHER GERANIUMS. Allow me to make you an offer for your spring supply. Select strains, our own growing. Dianthus, double ; Gilardia, double; Pansy, Dwarf Petunia, Phlox, Verbena and Zinnias. ALBERT M. HERR. LANCASTER, PA. Tri/\T) C3 A T T? young growing Callas, $1.00 r Uxt oAJjJi/. per 1®. Smilax, $3.00. Finest named Geranium, $S.0O. Pelargonium, Mre King, darliest double, $1.00 per doz. Silver Geranium, Mme. Salleroi, for edging, $4.00 per 100. White Double Chinese Primrose, $8.00 and $12.00 per 100. Fine healthy named Verbenas, $2. 00 and $3.00. Chrys- anthemums, from my recent large exhibition; best named kinds only, $6.00 per 100. Vinca Klegantissima Aurea, $4.00. Bcheveria Glauca (ready soon), $2,60 per 100. BestColeus,$3.00. Alternantheras, best red and best yellow, $4.00 per 100. Marie Louise Violets, $3.00 per 100. W. T. BELL, Franklin, Pa. LOCK BOX 338. Reasonable plants. PALMS,— =— FERNS. We have in splendid condition a full stock of the above in all sizes and varie- ties ; well grown. Buy the stock now for Christmas and other decoration. Price List free on application. Henry A. Dreer. PHILADELPHIA. ZIRNGIEBEL'S Improved Giant TrimardeauPansy Unsurpassed as a Market Variety. Trade packages, 1,000 Seeds, $1.00. Also Bugnot's Fancy Strain, the finest in existence. Trade pack- ages, 500 seeds, $1.00. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Especially for Florist use. $2 per bale. Peat $1.25 per bbf. Sheetor Log moss, $2 per bbl., Pitcher plants, a Wisconsin novelty, $2 per doz. Lycopodium in its season at lowest prices per bbl. or ton. „ Z. K. JEWETT, Sparta, Wis, TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New Special Offer of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application, FRED ROENIER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. nA MCTOv> riMT V f The grandest collection ever rAlHolLo UlMlvK 1 oUered, Including ALI the latestNovELTiEs, Our Seed is warranted to be Fresh, Puke and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. ALBERT BBJiZ, Donelaston, Jf. Tf. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. It yoti do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA, NOT TOO SOON To correspond NO^V about your Spring Catalog^ue. You can get it made better than ever, ^vitli less bother to you, and plenty of good cuts, by The FLORIST-PRIMTER, Who has long experience and superior facilities. BE AHEAD OF THE RUSH And write for samples and estimates to J. Horace McFarland, Printer for Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, HARRISBURG. PA. MIW COLEUS FOR 1888. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado } Tokio ana Yellow Jacket > 15 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Goode, the Chicago bedder, doz. 75c.; each 10c. The set by mail, $1 00, two of a kind, $1.60; per doz- $1.00. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptive circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, Somerset Co., MARYLAND. 220 The American Florist. Dec. 15, Duty on Bulbs. Mr. \V. Langstafl'of ludianapolis, writes us that aspe'r a suggestion made at the last meeting of the S. A. F. he wrote the congressman for his district in regard to the duty on bulbs and has received the following reply : Washington, D. C, Nov. 27. 'g;. U'ui. Latifistaff. F.^q., Indianapolis, fnd. : Dear Sir :— Yours of 24U1 iiist, at hainl and contents noted. I will cheerfully suppoit the measure you mention. It is probable that .'^onie decisive action will be taken the coming scs<;ion Respectfully, W. I). nvNtM. Mr. I.,angstalT scores a point when he says that if every florist in the society — or out of it — would also write their con- gressman, thev will greatly aid the com- mittee of tlie S. A. F. and expedite mat ters considerably. A Handsome Fern Catalogue — The catalogue of Messrs. W. & J. Birkenhead, fern nursery. Sale, near Manchester, England, is no doubt the most complete catalogue of ferns published. Any one interested in ferns should have it. An International Convention and Ex- hibition of Horticultural products will be held at Brussels in i.S.S.S. Full informa- tion as to details may be obtained from the American agents, Armstrong, Knauer & Co., iS22 Broadway, New York. ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF Flower poTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 HTHARTON ST., PHILADELPHIA. Syracuse Pottery SMASHES PRICES of POTS. Thumbs $2. 54 | No. 3 Uose. S.1.70 I 3^-inch ?*V2fl 2W-ineh 3.05 No. 2 Rose. 4.00 | 4 -inch T.iU 2-H-inch 3.S7 No. 1 Rose. 4.33 4Vi-inch 10.83 3 -Inch 4.78 I Special 3-in. 4.61 I 5 -inch 13.76 Above prices per 1,000. good till Jan, 15th, all pack- ed and delivered free on board cars. We ship all over U. S. Free samples with flrst crate. Order a trial crate. Add 10c. if you send check. Write for frt. rates and list of prices at which we pack to order assorted sizes in a crate. We have very low frt. rates. The rate to Clevelnnd is lUc, Toledo or De- troit K)c.. (MiinaKo -li^c.. K. St. Loiiia 2*,tc., Memphis above ciiMh-d «<■ ,>..-ll mhIv in <> READY PACKED CRATES Shipped at buyer'Hri»k and Ireifftit; cui)h with order, PRICES BYTIIE CKATE : 3,160 Thumba,$S.OU; 1,1100 No. .1 Rose, $ 7.00; l.tW) No. 2 Rose, 1,600 No. 1 Uose, 1,300 special 3-in. 2,1)25 2«-inch. 1,875 2$(-inch, 1,1,60 ;i-lnch. 875 3>«-inch, (W 4-rncli. ,'«) 4S^-incll, J. N. PERKINS, Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. HAND TURNED POTS From Hll,FIN(lc.. :i', III ■;:;,•., l-lii. KMc.Vln. SI.hk, r,.|n.$2.20. 7-in.»-l.(Hl. S-ln ■ :.(l, 10 in. $11 .'ill, 12-in. $22.60, 14-in.S!jOril). i iiit Kl..w..r-, 10x4*1. 20,10x6*1. .Wpei'l' ' ii^kH uhi.li nrnwolllim-ntaiicl Ntr'.nt li ii'ii' i i-'li' A.lilrlU IIII.I'INCI'.li ISKOS., I .irl l;iiiu ^rn molo trap in ('xiwtonri The oiiiv ri:ui'i;iT (;iiiiriintri>() lo nilrh moles Whrn- all other liiipM liiiLr. Hold by SeedHmon. AKricnlturnl Imphtmont and Hardware dealers, or sent by exprnss on re^Hipt ot !)jl2*OOb7 H. W. UALiKS. KLDOEWOOD f T. J. .TA.S. ORinriTlI, THE :■ PIONEER ■: MANUFACTURER :: IN ;: THE :: WEST. 305 Main Street. - - CIXI'IXXATI. OHIO. 8EMI POK WHOLE^ALB PRICE LIST. Grc^oiihoiise Pipe and Fittiniis Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Green- houses throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its excellent quality. Pipe can be easily put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. GrE>T TME> :BE«S'r! Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. \\;oin* Ml'ii.^ Co,, 93 to III W. Lake St. CHICAGO OURNEY'S New HQt Water Heater. THK CIIE.VI'KST ANU 15EST FOK (iiecnhouses, Conservatories and DWELLING HOUSES. THK (iURNEV HEATKRS present more water '^urtace to the direct action of the lire tlian any otli- I rs Itnown to us) in use. They are the easiest to k ep cieiin, and with due attention almost any liind I fuel may be used. EASILY REGULATED. ^ SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT SAFE AND ECONOMICAL. Manufactured by the GURNEY HOT WATER HEATER CO., 237 FRANKLIN STREET. BOSTON. MASS. JOM3V A.. Fi*ISM, IMEijnc»ei»»S: r>lr^«>tor». SEND FOB PAMPHLET ANU PRICE LIST. AGENCIES.- M. H. Johnson, 140 Center Street, New York. Rice & Whitacre MnnfK. Co., 42 inroe Street, Chicago (West and Southwestl. T. K. Chase, 31 Kdmund I'lacc, Detroit. Mich. andOhiol. Wm. Gardiner & Co., Portland. Oregon. and 44 W. Mr (for Michigan The Best IJoiler now made is tlie o iV i« :m: o 13 ^'^ Sectional FAtcnsioii Return Miie Water Heater "- ^ EC li^ - rt n 3 I ? ? J. D. CARMODY, Florist, EVANSVILLE, Z ^ ►pi 33 tU o mD. crican Klorlst. 1887. The American Florist. ESTABLISHED 1854. ieYine's' THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Ca'^acity from 3501010,000 feet of four inch pipe Send for New List. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 21st Street, - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOniCULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IJ4 Pearl Street, NEW YORK. Pots from 2-in. to 12-inches, Quantity to suit purchaser, (QUALITY not to be SURPASSED. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florlat. Greenhouse Heating pfVel HlfcHlNQS «i 233 Merger Street, New York, ■^licrhteen Sizes, ©adale j^oileps, ^_^ ~' le^dse ]^upr)ir)q \A/ af er rleiafeps Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postage for Tllustrateci Catalogue FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, KROIVI WILLIAM MECHWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 Liberty Street CHICAGO, ILL. per 1,0()0 (2W-in. wide by Hi-in. higli): " l^t "■ :: ^^. " i>ineh per 1,000, I18.0O B " " .SO. 00 7 " ■ " ,50.00 8 " " 80.00 CACTUS AND BEGONIA POTS. per 100, Jl.OO Machine made ..'.'..'.'..'.'.'.'.'.'.'. .\'.'.'.V.\\ 8 00 Hand made lo 00 9-incli per 100, 11.00 10 " ■' 14.00 12 " 30.00 15 " 50.00 HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch perdoz. S .72 1.20 i.:b 1.80 HANGING BASKETS, DECORATED, 8-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. .; from 6-in. to 15-in. 10 per cent. Cash with SLATEmlRON BENCHES FOR GREENHOUSES. SASH BARS. IN EITHER PINE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in 12, 14 and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, CLEAR CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. 1st & 2d Cypress $1.65 " " Write for Circular. CHAS. S. PRICE, LAWSDOItWE. PJI. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. SIEBKECHT & WADLEY, New York. CRAIG & BBO., Philadelphia, Pa. HILL, & CO., Richmond, Ind. J. C. VAUGHAN, Chicago. Mention American Florist. VENTILATORS Made to Order Write for Estimates. 530 N. Halsted .St., CHICAGO. OCn '" ''o^'^' '^o'^' Silver or Stamps. / *! n SEE WHAT IT WILL BUY. ""Ul 1 copy "How to Propagate and Grow Fruit," price 60c. : 1 copy " Pocket Chart of 400 Co- operative Associations," price 25c.; 3 copies back numbers American (Mich.) Horticulturist (dilTerent dates), price 10c. each. Total »1.05, all for 35 cts. postpaid. Address LEAVENWORTH & BURR, B. 1. DETROIT, MICH. 222 The American Florist. Dec. IS, Index to Advertisers. ArtTertisliiK Kates, etc.211 Alien, S.L..i Co 212 Allen, W.S 211 Barnegat Moss & Peat Bayersdorfer, M.M. & Co., Hell. W.T Benarrt, K..Jr Benz, Albert Berger,H.H.,4Co.. Blanc, A Bonsftll, Jos. K.... 2011 Boynton. W. D Boyson. Jas. \i BrackenridKe & Co . . Brague. L. B Breed. Kdw.W Burpee, W. A.,&Co. Oarmodv,J. 1> Coles, W.W Crosscup & West Eng. Co.. , .21(1 (Bros 211, 214 Desmond, Wm 218 l)e Veer, J. A 214 Devine, Peter 221 Dlez,,TohnL.,&Co....221 Dillon, J. L 211, 218 nreer,H. A....212, 2IS, 2111 Dudley, J. W.& Son. . .214 Elliott, B. A.,Co...214, 217 Ellis Bros 2U Exeter Mach. Wks. . . .'222 Fassett, F. E. & Bro.. . .211) Ffnk & Co 2111 Fulweiler, P. C 217 Giddings.A 21.5 Goldman, M 222 GreEory, Jas. J. U 212 Grey, Benj. 214 GrifHth, j! King, James 215 Krtdk.W.C 216 La Roche &Statal 211 Leavenworth & Burr. .221 Lee&Son 218 McAllister, F. B 215 McCarthy, N,K.4Co..211 Malsh.M 211 Marc, Gabriel 209. 218 Mechwart, Wm 221 Miller, Geo. W. Monon KoDte 217 I, Samuel C. GrilHth, N. S.. Qurney Heater Hales. H. W 22vi Halliday. Robt. J 21.5 Hallocit. V. H., & Son. .21.5 Hammond & Hunter. .211 Ilammond's Slug Shot 217 Harold, Thos.G... 214. 213 Henderson. P., & Co... 215 Hendrick, Jaa 201' Herr, Albert M 2111 Hlehle, Ad 21S Higley, Henry G 2111 Hilflnger Bros 220 Hill & Co 2011 Ulppard, E 215 HltchinRS& Co 221 Hol/.naiile & Noel 317 Hooker, H. M 222 Hurir, Freeman 212 IyeB,J.H 222 Jewett.Z. K 219 Joosten.C.H 214 Karr. Geo. A 212 Kaufmann E 21H Kelsey.y: W 215 Kennlcott Bros 211 Myers 4 Co 222 Nanz & Nenner 218 Nielsen, Hans 217 Nourse. B. B.. & Co. ... 213 Olmstead, L. H 219 Pennock, Chas. E 211 Perkins, J. N 220 Phelps, H.L 217 Plenty, Josephus 221 Price, Charles 8 221 Quaker City .Machine Works 210 Reed & Keller 231 Reineman,A.R.&Bro.218 Roehrs. Theo 211 Roemer, Fredenck 219 Rolker,A.4Sons.215, 216 Ross* Mlllang 211 Schneider, Fred 217 Schultheis Bros 209 Schulz, Jacob 209 Scollay, John A 322 Sheridan. W.F 211 Sibley, Hiram, & Co. . .212 Siebrecht&Wadley .213,219 Siekman, J 215 Simmons.W. P. & Co.. .219 Situations. Wants etc. 209 Spooner, Wm. H 209 Starr, Chas. T 319 Steffens, N 221 Stewart, Wm. J. ..211, 21.f Stirason, E. A., & Co. . .223 Storrs & Harrison Co. .215 Strauss. C. & Co 211 Studer, N 217 Swayne, Wm 217 Thompson, 0.,& Sons. 209 Trltschler, M., A Son. .2!" Tucker, A. C 209 Van der School, K.,4 Son 215 Vaughan, J.C 211,213 Watcrer, H 214 Weathered, Thos.W..223 Welch Bros 211 WhlUdln Pottery Co.. 220 Wllks, 8.,Mfg. Co. Wolff, t. Mfg. Co 220 Wood, I.e., & Bro 218 Young, Thos. Jr.,&Co.211 Zirngiebel, D 219 CotDWATER, Mich. — L. Price has built a fine new greenhouse and repaired the old ones, making one of the best estab- lishmeiit.s here. _ Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The host device ever Invented lor layinj? putty. With this you can make old leaky sash perfectly tii-'lit without removlnK the plawH. It will do the work of Wveuienin lieddinf,' glass. Seut by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. H. IVES. Daicbury, Coigig. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Mms! improved |>laiis. ALL, IVOHK GUAHANTEED. ly" Prices lurni;*iied on apiilication. E. A. STIMSON & CO., No. 23 aiKl li-t Sears Street, laywi-oiw, OHIO. Own Merits. Sprav appears like log. Best sprinkler in the destrovlDU ni-:-i IM. I.'llls Inaluii Blbleti">.l,-hiril„-li,Tc.. KTIcl.ise:^ phletand price to iiwcnts. Henieniber. no stamp, attention. M. GOLDMUN, Patentee, Pitttfleld, Mai Sectional View. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES. ETC. .\I,SO FOR IIK.VTING WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogne. Thos. 1. loattiered, 4(ii\i 48 MAHIOK ST., N Y. Mention An HEATING APPARATUS FOR CAST IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 Sss. 76 Mvrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. toproved Hot Water Koirers) H~or Heoting Greenhouses, Grapenes, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating by Hot Water. Send for Catalogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. Greenhouse Heating j;y STF.IAf, BY HOT WATER, BY COMHiyATIOX STF AM A.\D WATER. EXETER NIACHINE WORKS, 19 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. WORKS EXETER, N. H. WILKS WATER HEATER t For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS. ETC., ETC. Send {or Price List. %'S.WilksMfg.Co.. Cor. Monroe & Clinton Bti., Ohlokioi GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. Ai.i, i:i,.\/,iKi(s- si:i'i'i,iKS. IV Writs for Latest Frloea. Hmsrioa is "the Prow of the FbsseI; iliBre may be mare comfort Mmidships, but u/b are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas,' Ifol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 1, 1888. No. 58. ITlKllE /Ai>!i!Jfil!@/AllS LFtL@i@Li@f Copyright, 1887, by American Florist Company, Entered as Secoud-class Mail matter. Published ou the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Gknekal Offices, 54 I.a Salle Street, Chicagn. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago* Society of American Florists. — E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind,, president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, iS, 19, Have you renewel your sub. for iSSS? The E-xkcutive Committee of the S. A. F. meets in New York City on the 17th inst, to arrange a programme for the convention of i,S8S. For Reduced Postage. The United .States Postal Improvement Association has been organized for the purpose of securing reduced postage on seeds, plants, bulbs and cions ; the reissue of fractional currency for use in the mails ; the abolition of postal notes, and the issue of money orders for fc, or less, for a fee of 3 cents. Wm. Penn Nixon, publisher of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, E. G. Hill, president S. A. F., James Vick, of the .Seed Trade Association and J. J. Harrison, of the Nurserymen's Associa- tion, are among the officers ; Herbert Myrick, Springfield, Mass., is secretary. The plan of the association is to induce everyone interested to write letters to their representative and senator, and in addition, secure signatures to petitions to congress, the blank petitions to be fur- nished by the association. Blank peti- tions and a printed form of a letter to congressmen as a suggestion to those who will write their representative may be obtained free on application to Secretary Herbert Myrick, Springfield, Mass. Subscriptions for the American Fl,ORl.ST may be left with any of the following: 'Nevr Orleans , H. A. Despommier. Philadelphia, Edwin Lonsdale. New York, W. S. Allen, Aug. Rolker & Sous. C. H. Joosten. Pittsburgh, J. R. & A. Murdoch. St. Louis, Michel Plaut & Seed Co. San Francisco, Thos. A. Co.x & Co. Toronto, Ont., J. A. Simmers. Washington, D. C, L. Scbmid & Sons. Baltimore, R. J. Haliday. Boston, W. J. Stewart. Buffalo, Daniel B. Long. lati, Harry Sunderbruch. Cleveland. O. Mrs. E. G. Campbell. Detroit, J. Breitmeyer & Sons Hamilton, Out., Webster Bros. Harrisburg, Pa. J. Horace McFarlaiid. Louisville, George Thompson & Sons. Notes and Comments. The Florists' Club held its most inter- esting meeting so far on Dec. 14, when Mr. J. H. Taylor's paper on "Chemistry in Agriculture" was read and discussed. Both the essay and debate are to be printed and distributed for the benefit of those interested in the scientific side of garden matters ; most probably they will also figure in the Florist. Mr. Taylor has begun a series of experiments in chemical horticulture, so we are likelv to hear from him again on the subject. It was the general opinion of the meeting that more exact knowledge on the sub- ject would be of infinite value ; it would enable the grower to use fertilizers strict- ly according to the needs of the flowers, instead of merely doing it on general principles. Perhaps when we have learned the sci- ence of fertilizers we shall know how to persuade Perles to flower well. These roses are generally poor again this win- ter; too many of them are bull-headed and malformed or off-color. The most apparent cause is that the stock was weakened by over-forcing or similar causes until it lost its stamina, and then over-fed with gross stimulants until the plants became bilious. A plant may easily enough have its digestion im- paired, as Mr. C. L. Allen may perhaps tell us at the next meeting of the club, when he is to read a paper on "Plant Physiology." Boston was represented at the last meeting by Messrs. Stewart, Norton and Baker ; Philadelphia by Messrs. Cartledge and Westcott. Cooper Union is the nextmeetingplace of the club. Ou the 17th Mr. Jas. R. Pitcher gave a horticultural reception at Short Hills, entertaining a large party of well-known growers with a luncheon and an inspec- tion tour of his fine place. All his guests express much enthusiasm over their visit; it was as enjoyable socially as it was in- teresting professionall}'. Apparently that section of New Jer- sey which has been devoted chiefly to the rose-growing interest will be- come the Mecca of the orchid fanci- ers. There are some fine private col- lections in that district, and the commer- cial collections are increasing in size and number. Messrs. Sanders of St. Albans, England, are going to establish a branch in this country, which will most probably be at Summit ; they intend building there. This branch will be in part a re- ceiving station for new importations. Somehow the state of the flower mar- ket makes the growers feel rather pensive just now. It is not altogether exhilerat- ing, ten days before Christmas, to find that it is easier to sell Mermets for $2 a hundred than for Jio. Some very good ones reached the latter figure, but the average was much below it. Violets ought to bring a high figure, as the dis- ease has lessened production, and some went up. to $2.50 a hundred, but they were astonishingly large flowers ; the average price was 50 cents. Roman hya- cinths were a positive drug ; the street venders had regular stacks of them — al- ways a criterion as to a flower's cheap- ness. Mermets and narcissus were plen- tiful on the street, but there was no lily of the valley to be seen out of the florists' stores. Lily was comparatively scarce and bringing j!S a hundred. It looks as if the bulb growers would not realize a vast for- tune unless they flowered an immense quantity of stuff'. There must be an unusual quantity of stuff in the market, for the Patriarchs' ball, which usually causes a regular dearth of flowers, made scarcely any im- pression. It may be that large decora- tions will consist mo"e of plants than cut flowers ; it is certainly the best plan, for even the most elaborate arrangement of flowers often has a very tired aspect be- fore the entertainment is over. Some excellent authorities say that the ap- parent depression in cut flowers is caused bj' over-production in part, while the market has been still further injured by a fictitious sort of peachblow value set upon some flowers. In other words, it is as if our friend J — y G Id had been watering roses as well as railroad stocks. But a visit to many large growers makes us wonder where the over-production comes in, for few of them are cutting large crops just at present, excepting bulbs. And many report an annoying partial failure of crops just at this season. Magna Charta is bringing about 50 cents — much too little for this season. Beau- ties are much preferred to them, only there are not too many in the market. Mr. Rudolph Asmus rather doubts whether Grace Wilder is a carnation that pays. It is fragrant and prettily colored, but a great many of the flowers have a pinched appearance and are not salable in consequence. They look as if they had been kept for a long time — not a very desirable peculiarity. We hear a good deal of admiring com- ment on the fine roses grown at Nyack by Messrs Tucker and Depew. Their La France are described as perfect wonders. The secret of their success is said to lie largely in the soil, which is a sort pecu- liar to the district. It is tolerably light and friable, very dark in color, and looks like disintegrated volcanic rock, which indeed it may be, from the geological formation of the locality. A thorough chemical analysis will determine its dif- ference from other soils used, and if the necessary constituents cannot be supplied by fertilizers we shall probably hear of a corner in Nyack soil ; some one will want to buy up the entire district. Mr. Ernest Asmus had a batch of ex- ceptionally fine French lilac in for Christ- mas ; the plants were simply a mass of 224 The American Florist. Jan. I, bloom — hardly a leaf visible. They were just plunged into a bench of sand, with a ball of moss, which would naturally be a mass of fibrous roots. Now that roses are cut with such long stems it is found advisable to pinch off any short flower shoots around the main buds ; this not only strengthens the flow- ers which mature, but produces a lot of good growth at the bottom. It saves strength, and a grower cannot afford to waste vitality in forcing. Emily LoriSK T.^plin. Notes from Philadelphia. \-.M. KAl.CON'ER. For extreme kindness my thanks are due to Rdwin Lonsdale. Robert Craic is one of the most genial and beloved florists in the city. Mr. Harris makes a specialty of chrysanthemums and has raised some fine varieties. The l.arv.S of the "rose-bugs" prey upon the roots of heliotrope as well as upon those of roses, and with fully as damaging results. T'NDKR THE NAME of rosea multiflora, a very pretty pink bouvardia is much grown around Philadelphia. Indeed this variety together with Alfred Neuuer and Davidsoni are, so far as I saw, the sorts most generally grown there. "I HAVE NO retail trade whatever. I grow for the wholesale market only. But in summer there is a deal of driving along the road by my place, so I am going to make and plant some large canna and other beds where the people can see them. It will have a wholesome influence, and I know it will create a de- mand." So said a wide-awake florist. Enc.lish ivy seems to do pretty well about Philadelphia. I saw it covering walls some fifteen or sixteen feet high. Protection from bright sunshine in sum- mer or winter, also from winds in winter, is what it most needs. Asp.\RAGus TENUISSIMUS is grown in large quantity and very fine. It is planted out in beds and run up on strings in the same way as we do smilax. Mr. Craig has a lot planted alongside the pathway under the benches. This is not run up on strings, but cut in a short state. Mr. Burton has a lot of A. plumosus planted out in a bed with his A. tenuissimus, and likes it very much. But one cannot get up a stock of it very quick. Sadie Martinot, yellow, is one of the best late chrysanthemums; grandiflorum is unsurpassed, and Cullingfordii, on ac- count of its color, is indispensable. .\niong the new varieties of this year I observed one with prominently furcated petals. Flowers with stiff stems arc more desirable than those with slender steins. I.,arge flowers are in demand at good prices. It pays to disbud. Where a too strong solution of fir- tree oil had been used as an insecticide in the case of .some young dracaenas, the plants suffered sadly. One elorist Toi.n me he is going to try 2,000 gladioluses. John Taylor grows them, and he can't see why he CMii't, too. lie will plant them out on the benches in rows between his carnations, to suc- cee<>/; the Fi.oRl.sT, he said he did, "and most every other gardening paper published in the country," but, he added, " I never read them." llestraight- wav proceeded to condemn horticultural i888. The American Florist. 229 ikV.V OtCO'i ® 234 The American Florist. Jan. I, January Floral Styles. BY OnB NEW YORK COKRESPONDENT. Room decoration has never been done on such a grand scale as this season. One reason of this is that several of our decorators have had carte blanche orders. Southern foliage is brought extensively into use, and fruited orange trees. Mir- rors are all curtained with soft foliage, such as asparagus or Lygodium scandens, but in other positions a great deal of ro- bust garlanding is used, such as cape smilax and ivy. English holly and mis- tletoe will be used for a month to come. The holly is arranged like a branch or bough on wall spaces, and the berries are massed and applied here and there in clusters. Mistletoe is only displayed in large boughs. A bough that cost |2o was suspended at a ball this week. With mistletoe and holly: scarlet tulips, poin- settias, hyacinths and stevia are em- ployed, the latter gras.sy plant, although regarded as insignificant because inex- pensive, makes an exquisite fringing to any brilliant cluster of blossoms. A crescent arrangement of plants is the style at one end of an apartment where a reception is held. The plants should be high enough to show effective- ly above a group of ladies standing with- in the crescent, and they should have fine and perfect leaves at the top. A table is placed in the crescent on which to lay the bou()uets. Screens of foliage are introduced in several positions in room decoration. They are highly orna- mental and may be made very handsome by an artistic blending of foliage of sev- eral colors and kinds. Foliage stands are made for holding cotillon favors. These stands are light and graceful wire pyramids, which are covered with foliage and have hooks concealed in this on which the favors are attached. Klunder introduces the crystal bubble glasses for table decoration, and there will be a run on these charming flower- holders undoubtedly. The glasses are imported and are globes, hand-painted, the flower with which they are to be fdled being pictured on the glass. There are large dishes for the center and small ones for the favors, which are tied around the neck with a sash and are given away. The introduction of the crystal globe bubble glass takes place to-morrow at a daisy luncheon given by Mrs. William Walter Phelps. The cen- ter glass is very large and exquisitely painted with clusters of Marfjuerites. these are the only flowers fdled in it. .\ wide sash of white ribbon is tied in a French loop knot around the throat of the bubble. The favors are gems, each one being like the center piece in minia- ture. Bubble glasses will be presented for holiday gifts, and have been painted with blossoms such as cvclamens, lilv of the valley, pink violets and wild roses. Blue baskets, lily baskets, etc., are all the rage for souvenirs. Each basket represents the flower in shape, is lined with the color of the blossom, and has a han- dle entirely covered with ribbon and a loop knot. Blue daisies are much used in the baskets of that color, and have a cluster of Cottage maid tulips on one side. The latest funeral design is formed of loose flowers on the top of a casket. A heart of red roses is fashioned, and around this a wreath of pale roses and a foliage fringing. The violet garland is the favorite funeral design. It does not interfere with the piece above described. Colored Flowers in Funeral Work. The use of colored flowers in funeral work has now become almost the rule instead of an exception as was formerly the case. Bunches and wreaths of Jacq. and American Beauty roses have been frequently ordered for funerals, and on a recent occasion of this kind in Chicago, fully two-thirds of the flowers were color- ed. At a recent funeral in Philadelphia there were large plateaus of Am. Beauty roses and lily of the valley, of La l"rance roses and of violets. Other designs were a pillow of La P'rance roses with a bunch of lily of the valley at each corner. Other designs of colored flowers recently noted were a crown of crimson roses, a standing cross of Crimson King carna- tions with a cluster of yellow roses trail- ing over it, a star of violets with points of lily of the valley and eucharis in the center, a lyre of pink carnations and roses of the same color, on a base of cro- ton leaves and yellow roses. The prac- tice of sending those flowers which were favorites of the deceased during life is growing among flower buyers. It is unfortunate, however, that with this, as with many other things, the advocates of this departure are ap- parently going to the other extreme. The use of a few colored flowers does much to relieve the dead white of the conventional funeral design, but when over-done it is to be condemned. The beauty of a wreath or bunch of crim- son roses among a ma.ss of white flowers is not to be questioned, but when all are crim.son and there is no contrast the beautiful ellect is entirely lost, and in its place we have simply a heavy mass of color without relief. In this as in all arrangements of flowers fine judgment and taste must be used. A String of Smilax. — I would like to have this point definitely settled. What length should smilax be to be called a "string" ? Of that marketed some is five feet, some six feet and some seven feet in length. The seven foot strings are certainly worth more than those only five feet long. What should they average to pass as strings ? H. H. [ While there is no authoritative stand- ard, we believe that six feet is the average required, and established by cus- tom.— Ed.] Christmas Trade in Boston. The supply of flowers in this market has been below the average. Tea roses especially have been scarce, and there has been a good demand for all the fancy roses that could be obtained in all varie- ties, rhe brighter-colored kinds, how- ever, have been most eagerly sought after. The same is true of carnations, the demand for Grace Wilder, Anna Webb, Century and other bright colors being far in excess of the supply. Vio- lets, lily of the valley and tulips were also in short supply ain! were completely cleaned up. Roman Lj aciiiths and smi- lax were the only things that seemed to move slowly. Ilarrisii lilies were an ac- ceptable novelty. The sale of holly, laurel and other evergreens was enormous, the demand for holly being unprecedented in this market. Mistletoe, as a rule, was in miserable condition, arriving in almost every instance all broken up and unsal- able. At the present rate it will not take long to break up the mistletoe trade here completely. The purchase of an "origi- nal case" of mistletoe is nothing but a lottery, with the chances ten to one against the buyer. If our cousins across the water wish to retain a market for their Christmas mistletoe in this section, they must improve upon their packing. On the whole, the florists of Boston, both wholesale and retail, have no reason to complain of their holiday trade for 1.S87. Plenty of good customers, good prices and everything well cleaned up has been the rule. The growers presumably have not quite so much to be grateful for, as most of them have had but a limited cut, many indeed not having more than one-half usual crop. . W. J. S. Stoi.kx Fi.(ir.\i. 1)e.sic.ns.— The New York Miiriiry tells a strange story of a traffic in .stolen floral designs, stating that certain women have made a practice of stealing floral designs from Long Island cemeteries, carrying them away •secreted in their skirts, these are sold to a New York "fence" who remodels them, replacing damaged flowers with fresh ones and sells again at a good profit. Were it not lor the fact that several of these women have been caught in the act, it would be hard to believe the story. What our large cities can not produce in the way of peculiar and (piestionable methods of making a livelihood as well as criminal practices is difficult to imagine. i888. The American Florist, 235 f LUfli /AlKSlill!@/A!» lFlL@L@i!@? Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.25. nts a Line, Agate; No Special Position (Juaraiiteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5 per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The AdTertising Department of the American Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to remember it. 13?" Advertisements for Jainiary lo issue must RbACH CS by noon, .Ian. ',1. Address, THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. Reasoner Bros., Manatee, Fla., plants; Herendeen M'fg. Co., Geneva, X. Y., steam heaters ; Hiram Sibley, Rochester, N. Y., seeds; Henry A. Dreer, Philadel- phia, seeds; Thurber Whyland & Co., New York, seeds; S. L. Allen & Co., Philadelphia, farm and garden tools. We wish a happy and prosperous New Year to every reader. Have you commenced your diary for the New Year ? Take an inventory of your stock now. Keep an accurate record of your business for the year, and know what your product costs you in rent, interest, labor, taxes, etc. Please watch your address label, where date of expiration of your sub- scription is noted, and see that the date does not pass without a renewal of your subscription. The Farm and Garden is an advo- cate of the reduction of postage on mer- chandise to S cents per pound. Well in- formed parties claim that it is unwise for advocates of postage reduction on seeds aid plants to include merchandise in the list, believing that the strong opposition of the retail storekeepers throughout the union, together with the opposition of the express companies, as influences sure to defeat the entire bill. Handbuch der Coniferen Benen- nung. — This neat volume of 90 pages is from the pen of L. Beissner, and is de- signed to open the way to a systematic nomenclature of the conifers in the man- ner determined by the " Congress of con- noisseurs and amateurs of conifers at the international exhibition at Dresden." Many important horticultural establish- ments and botanical institutions favor the nomenclature, and it will no doubt soon be generally adopted in Germany. Price, 2 marks. Published by Ludwig Moller, Erfurt. \A/^HOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Itoses and other Flowers, carefully paclied, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is Impossible to fill your order. m. f. sheridan, Wholesale Florist 721 SIXTH AVENUE, N. Y. Mention American Florist. KENWICOTT BROS., Wholesale o pLomsrs. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. JVrite for price list. Consignments solicited. 87 WagUington Street, CHICAGO. Cut Flowers. Boston, Dee. 24 Roses, Teas Jlu.UO Perles, Niphetos l.i.uo ci 20.00 Merraets 25.00 Brides. La France 30 00 Am.Beiluty 100 00 Carnations 2.0O@ 3.00 Violets 2.00 Lily of the valley d.OO Romans, narcissus 4 00 Tulips 4.00(,o 5.00 Adiantum s 1 ,50 Harrisii lilies .35.00 Smilax 15.00® 20.00 New roBK, Dee. 24. Roses, Bon Silenes 3.00® 4 00 Perles 4.00® COO Niphetos 4.00® 5.00 Souvs 6.00 " Mermets 10.00 Brides 12.00 Cusins, Bennetts 800 La France 15 00 Jacques 3.5.1KI Am. Beauty 50.00 Magna Charta 7501I Violets 1.00® 1 -^n Tulips 4.00 Lily of the valley 8 uo Roman hyacinths 3.00 Carnatio-is. long stems 2 00 short " i.oo CHICAGO, Dec. 27. Roses. Perles, Niphetos, Cusins $15.00 Safranos 8.00 Bon Silenes lo.OO Mermets 20.00 Bennetts. Dukes 25.00® 30.00 La France 25 OC ® 30.00 Brides 26 00 Am. Beauties 50.00® fiO.OO Carnations 3.00® 3 50 Grace Wilder 5 00 Smilax ig.oo Lily of the valley SOQ Roman hyacinths, P. W. narcissus 5 00 Heliotrope, bouvardia 2.00 Violets 1.50 Callas 25 00 Stevia 1.00 Poinsettias 15.00® 25.00 Adiantum ferns 1,50 Philadelphia, Bee. 24. Roses. Teas ji^do Perles 12.00® 15.00 Niphetos 1000 Mermets, Bennetts 20.00 La France 20.0C ® 25.00 . Niels 25.00 Cooks 3500 Am. Beauties 40.OO Carnations 2.00® .3.00 Bouvardia 2 00 Roman Hyacinths K.OO Smilax 20.00 Lily of the valley 8.00 Lilium Harrisii 25.00 Callas 2,5 00 Double violets 2.OO Flowers in good supply and demand brisk. SPECIALTIES FOR JANUARY. PINE ROSES. LILY OF THE VALLEY, ^ VIOLETS. TULIPS, ^ CYOLAMEWS, ORCHIDS, ^ HARRISII LILIES WM. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N. F. McCarthy & co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort. Hall, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier, Bennett, Pierre Guillott, American Beauty, Mer- met. La France, Malmaison, Cook, Bride, Niphetos, Perle, Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long stems; other flowers in variety. We shall have a particularly large lot of Mermets and Perles, so that in sending to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feelreasonably sure of getting them. Lnknown parties must give satisfactory reference or let us send C. O. D. Write for information. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers tf Florists' Supplies 51 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CHAS. E. PENNOCK, IIHOLESALE FLORIST, 33 So. ISth Street, C* PHILADELPHIA, PA, Tho^. Young, Jr., \ do., Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 1885, inj W. 24th St., KEIV -VORU.. 4?-L3«§i|Je§tr, Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. Established 187". Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission /T\erchants OF — CUT i^r^o-wisies, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention amekicaa' Florist. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINGTON, D. C. Growers of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coming Winter. GEO. MULLEN, 17 CHAI'JIAN PLACE, (near Paiker House), WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION DEALER IN Fresh Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies. , Flowers carefully packed and .-^hipped to all points Express Western and Mi'rtdle S Orders by Telegraph, Mail. Telephr Promptly attended to. THEO. ROEHRS, WHOLESALE F^ 1_ CZDT=? I ^1-, 153 W. 31ST ST., NEW YORK. -: speciai.ties :- Smilax. Narcissus, Lily of the Valley. TULIPS. ROMAN Hyacinths .Lilacs. CURRIE BROS., Growers of and Wholesale Dealers in iff FLOWEJlf MILia/AUKEE, ^WIS. Sexd for Price List, CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. UseA.F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc.. Address, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. ivx. ivxA^rvSH, 306 ,S. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS, AND GROmERS' AGENT. Regular shipping orders especially eolloited. :36 The American Florist. Jan. I, }eeel ^Taele, Seed Trade Association. — William Meggat, president, Wethersfield, Conn.; Albert M- Mc- CuUough, secretai-j', Cincinnati, O. Boston. The much talked of Boston seed com- binalion has vanished into thin air. Schlegel & I'ottler have recently added an adjoining half-floor to their salesroom. Jos. Breck & Sons have admitted to the firm, Mr. Munson — now in charge of their seed department. R. &: J. I'arquhar & Co. will greatly enlarge their store accommodation Jan. i, having leased for a long term of years the building No. i6 South Market street. They will connect it with their store at No. 19. C. H. Thompson & Co., Clinton street, have added two fine floors to their agri- cultural tool department, giving them one of the best stores in the city in their line of business. They will give up their branch seed store from Merchants Row to Clinton street, and their Merchants Row place will be occupied by Messrs. Hovey & Co. who remove from their old stand. Warehousemen Responsible for Dam- age by Frost. An interesting case has just been de- cided in the Superior Court of New York, in which plaintiff stored 15,000 tuberose bulbs with a warehouseman on the repre- sentation by him that his building was " free from frost," and " they would keep there all right." The court held that such language "conveyed a warranty that the building was frost-proof," and that the plaintiff, acting on such war- ranty, stored them there, which he would not have done had the answer been dif- ferent, and subsequently the bulbs freez- ing, he was entitled to recover. The defendants tried to maintain the ground that their expression regarding the condition of their building was one of opinion only, and not a warranty. This the court denied and cited a parallel case in which a warehouseman repre- sented the exterior of his building as fire-proof, and in a trial arising from such statement the court, in deciding for plaintiff, held as follows: "We think, therefore, that the defendant must be re- garded as staling a fact, and not as ex- pressing a mere opinion when he de- scribed the exterior — that is, the whole exterior — of his buildings as fire-proof. Such statement is not to be classed with those relating to value or prospective profits, or prospects of business, or asser- tions in regard to a speculative matter, ooncernhig any of which men may differ. It relates to something accomplished, to an existing fact as distinguished from one yet to come into e.xistence ; it was made after calling to mind the use to which the buildings were to be put." Primula Seed. (Ttanilatnl /torn llie I'lemh, hy A. A\) When primula growers raise their own seed it is seldom they use fresh seed. Should this be done exceptionally, they only use seed of their latest sowing, never from the first sowings of the season, for the simple reason that the seed of these are never sufficiently ripened when sow- ing season sets in. (".rowers of prinmla should be most careful to select their seed only from fixed strains and not from general varieties, which may prove very acceptable in one season, but sport back again in a wonderful manner to irregular productions hard to sell in any market. A fine primula should come true from seed in a proportion of from eighty to ninety per cent., and should show many leaves on short, strong stems. The colors should be pure, be it white or or bright red ; the flowers well fimbri- ated and arranged profusely in umbels borne on a short stalk slightly above the foliage. t Should a grower not care to raise his own seed, he should be particular to buy of a reputed firm only the best of seed, and not look at the price to economize in his investments. The best are those of the previous season's growth, which will come up well, whilst seed which is two years old is sure to show a falling off of fifty per cent. The first sowing is done between the 15th and ,V)th of April, the second from the 15th to 30th of May, and the third from the 15th to 30th of June. The first sowing flowers November to December ; the .second, December to Janu- ary ; the third from January to .^pril, and this latter sowing produces the great seed crop of the season. The above article, published under the auspices of the Association Horticole Ly- onnaise, was sent in reply to the constant demand in this country for the same year's crop of Primula seed during June, July and August made on the seedsmen, who when they deliver fresh crop hear frequently of poor results, and their seed is suspected of being too old. As the same strain, however, later in the season gives full satisfaction, it is reasonable to infer that the demand for the current year's seed crop of primulas should not be made before the middle of September for imported seeds, when both grower and seedsmen will be benefitted. A. R. Alvin F. Cole of Bristol, R. I. has re- moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where he will engage in seed growing. The Violet. At the meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Dec. 6, a valua- ble paper on the violet was read by Mr. L. H. Foster of I )orchester. The essayist said that as to varieties he believed the Maria Louise to be the best for the Boston market, as the color is dark and the keeping (|ualities the best. He had grown the Maria Louise from the same stock which he began with eight years ago, and the plants had been grown on the same land each year with one ex- ception, when he greensoiled the land putting in oats first and plowing that in, then sowing Hungarian grass and turn- ing that under also. He plants the violets out eight inches apart in the rows with a space of twelve inches between the rows so they may be easily cultivated with a hoe, this being all the care they receive until the latter part of August. There was no sign of disease in this stock of plants until last year when about a dozen plants in 10,000 showed the spot in the field in August. He thought that to give good clumps for winter blooming, violets should be planted out about the loth to the 15th of Ma\ so they will become well rooted be- fore the hot, dry season comes on. Pro- vided they do this they will carry through the summer. Beware of late planting if you want good plants in the fall. They should be moved into the house early and well cleaned in the field. After re- moving to the house and once cleaning, incessant care and watchfulness are nec- essary-; early and late airing, watering and cleaning must be attended to with as much care as with the rose. 1 !e was now on the second cleaning of the plants put into the house this year and from now on till the middle of January is the crit- ical time, requiring all the skill of the grower. If they are well and healthy then, there will be comparatively little trouble thereafter, though the care and attention to detail can not be relaxed. He would sum up the subject of growth thus ; Have clean, healthy cuttings in spring, plant by May 15, keep clean from weeds through summer, clean from run- ners and decayed leaves by Sept. i, re- move to winter quarters by Oct. 15 at the latest, then watch, work and think. In regard to the disease he believed plants were susceptible to certain diseases, some subject to inherent through hered- itary taint, others to local causes or im- portations as is the case with the hu- man family. As to how it comes there are many theories but the secret still remains hidden. One grower thinks a change of plants from another localit}' is a remedy and as an illustration of the fal- lacy of this theory he related the experi- ence of a grower in Newport who grew violets in frames for several years and had no disease. One spring he found a little spot and thereupon threw away all his plants and procured others from a distance which were supposed to be healthy. The next fall he had not a healthy plant. How should we account for that? Another says it is a minute insect which bores into the stem. He had never seen the insect and hoped it was only a supposition. Another says starve in the field and feed in the house, but he did not think this fully met the case as he believed large plants were needed to insure an abundance of bloom. Another says we grow them too warm. Last winter he visited a neighbor's rose house which was some fifteen feet high and ventilated from the top. Some violets were planted on the front bench at least ten feet from the ventilator and over two 4-inch hot water pipes and they were doing well all the winter — some spot, but producing good colored large flowers. How is that accounted for? Still another says too much water is used. A florist near him who grows several thousand plants, has a dugout or one sash frame connected with the foot of a rose house and the drip is such that the plants are literally growing in a bog, and from these he gets splendid flowers. Case after case might be enunierated where objections have been met with the very conditions objected to and yet, let another try to grow them under the same condi- tions and utter failure ensues. In conclusion, he had found that as now grown there was not any very large fortune in growing violets. Provided they could be grown easily, without dis- ease, he (luestioned whether as many as now try them would grow them, .as there would not be any money in them, for prices would rule so low that probably one would not make any more from the (juantity picked at low prices, than now with the labor expended and the rela- tively high prices. BOUVAKDIAS I'OR Ct'T Bl.OOM.— Will some one tell me, from actual experi- ence, which of the two is the best way to obtain the most bloom — first, when tak- ing the plants up from the open ground to grow them in pots ; or, second, to plant them out on benches in the greenhouse? Flori.st. rSS8. The American Florist 237 TRY DREER'S GARDEN _SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the best at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. DREEB, Philadelphia MELON SEEDS ll^t.^^v^tv^^T^. Odella, Bhick Clad, FriUe ot Gem. Banana. , Kolb fiem, Dart Icing, Iron (Jeorgia. Hackensack, Bird, Uolden FREEMAN HURFF, Swedesboro, N. J. PAPER SEED BAGS. Bkty;,^^;^! AT LOWEST PRICES. Many years' experience in the Seed Business enables me to make Catalogue Work and Seed Bag Printing a Specialty. Refer to Phil'a seedsmen . GEO. A. KARR, Philadelphia. Fa. SIBLEY'S TESTED SEED A all the latest novelties ami stand ^n^^ft .ird varieties of Liarden. Field and ^^f Flower Seeds Gardeners every ^^V .,: .,V.o,a >.)iiii.t.1 (>n.iciill \\ hpfnro ^^^^ Sli:^E!^&R^NSIB 'Lead the World in Exquisite Colorings and Marvelous Size. Angel's Kobe Pansy, a new pure white pansy tnr bordering and ceme- tery plantins. JOHN A. SAI-ZER, La Crosse, Wis. Overfi 000,000 PEOPLE "SE ~^RRY'5 SEEDS M.FERRY&CO. are admitted to be The LARGEST SEEDSMEN For 1888 Will be mailed FREEtoALI. applicants, and to last season's custo- s without ordering it. t„^,,.^nhleiuall. Everyone nsmg Garden, Field or Flower Seeds should send tot It Address D. M. FElUiY & CO., Detroit, Mich. A Our Annual, YEAR'S WORK IN THE GARDEN. Of everything worth growing and how to grow . Ready now. SENT FREE. Write forit. HARIViAN & SON, South Bend. Ind. A. BLANC, piorists and geedsmen. LARGEST AND BEST COLLECTION OF HORTI- CULTURAL ELECTROS IN THE WORLD. Send for list of Catalogues. 214 North nth Street, Philadelphia. URPEES SEEDS, FARM ANNUAL FORI888 w. Will be sent FREE to all who write for it It i;. . Handsome Book of 128 pp., with hundreds of illus- trations. Ciilored Platen, and tells all about the ISEST GARDEN, FARM, and KEOWKlt Bulbs, Plants, RudVahiable Netr Bonlcsojt iinrdt^u Topics. Itde- soribes Kare Novelties in VEGETAItl.i'.s iiiifl I'l.oW HUS, of real value, which cannot be obtainpii fKf\^h'M<- Sen, I ;iddn'ss on ji postal for the most complete t'alnloy;iic published, to ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA, H. oS>' Warranted Seed. the belief that to get their seed directly from the iiig a large proportion of my seed eiiubU s me to warrant its Iresbiuss and purity, as see my Vege- table and Flower Seed Catulotiue for 18S8, FREE for every son and daughter of Adam, It in liberally illuhtrated with tngravings nmdu directly from photographs of vegetables grown on my eeed farniB. Besides an Immense variety of standardseed.you 11 find in It some valuable new vegetables not fonnd in any other catalogue. As the origUial introducer of the Eclip^ie Beet, Burbank and Early Ohio Potato'es, Hubbard 'squash, Deephead Cabbage, Cory Cnrn, and a score ot other aluable vegetables. I invite the p-^tronngR of the public. JiaiES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. PUNET JR. ^'^^''^ V''jt^^^^J^^^,"?|&9 "^''^^ "°^^- FIRE FLY. Each one of these JKab Jt^ NSSMK ^WsW . Those who saw them POPULftR TOOLS ^r r^P-^W.^-^^^ lyu'LI^'/orLStW Are THE BEST has been either REMODELED ■' IMPROVED rtieyare mo pl^te, simple prau tical and stri)nf{| than you can imag me; . so look them over carefi lly HEW STVIt"! NFW PRICE"! You wUl find themsn Our 'SS I it'ilosiie, with ■,^ +(»\Vooileiits will <*\ give you a fair idea ^fe^ of the new pitii is A(^and better money L ALLEN & CO Paten FREE To All Seed Buyer .W.LIVlNG>TON> -.ON!-. PO YOU WANT SEEDS s lo o foi 1 elinble onpa t II as De^iler Orig: FinoritcRndBEALT\ TomatocsAc Box 141, Columbus, O. W. W. RAWSON & CO. 34 South Market Street, Boston, Mass. Imponers ana Growers ol Garflen, Fielfl and Flower Seeds. B. K. BLISS&SONS,tormerlyof NewYork. Our larffe and profusely !i!usrrattd Ciitalugue for Jt«^ lia3 been made still more attractive by the addition of a richly lllu- mloatcd cover, beautlfal colored plates, andnumerouslile-likc illustrations of rare and beaatlful flowers and choice vpgetablos, including many novelties of rare merit, ■nill be mailed free to customersof last yeiir, and to all others, upon receipt of Ten CentSf which will be refunded with first order. B. K. Blis<^ survi\-ing partner of B. K. Bliss & Sons, 'NEW BOOKS ON CARDENINC. respectfulfy solicits the phti "— - CBLERT AND ITS OTTLTIVATION, by W. W. Rawson, 25 Cents, e of former SUCCESS IN MARKET GARDENIN G' and Vegetable' Growers' ManuaU by W. "W. Eawson, Practical Marltet Gardener. The most instructive work of the kind ever published, full of important information to market gardeners, and to all erowers of vej^etablesin lar^e or smaU quantities. 200 pa^es. fully illustrated, sent post-paid, by mail, upon receipt of |l.(Xi. G0LD!!E§AJo°s^«!?k!e1 FORJV THOUSAND ANB>/,^^S^;;J5:t--- ^ONE USES. ^^llN^ECE&bAIlT not part thit. For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants. Destroying Insects, and for various tine sprays. Most natural substitute for bog or dew. By dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Ag^ents. Sells on its own for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet and price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer. Pittsfield, Mass. B. B. NOURSE & CO., Manufacturers of POT PLANT, GARDEN AND VERANDA TREE AMD PLANT STAKES. M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 56 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of WEDT CATALOGUE READY, and sent free on application. NO DRAWING required. NO HANDIWORK NECESSARY. SEND COPY CHEAP. ARTISTIC .38 The American Florist. Jah. I, Express Shipments. Some discussion was had at the last meeting of the National society on the question of recovering from express com panics for the value of shipments of cut llowers and plants which were delayed or lost in transit, during which some mem- bers stated that claims against the com- panies could seldom be collected. The experience of the writer has been that the companies are usually willing to make good a loss which can be shown to have occurred through negligence or error on the part of their employes. He has per- sonally collected quite a number of such claims, and as there is a certain method of procedure which should be followed to secure attention to the claim, the details will probably be of interest. In every case the shipper will have re- ceived a letter of complaint from the con- signee. First be sure that the package was delivered to the company on time ; then write out a simple statement of the case, stating when delivered to the com- pany, giving the exact hour if possible, what train it should have left on, and the time it finally reached its. destination. Then pin the company's receipt for the package, a cop\ of the bill for the goods, the consignee's letter and your statement of the case together and take the same to the claim agent of the company. Kach company has an official to look after just such matters. Now don't imagine for a moment that the money will be passed right out to you. The company must have time to investigate the matter, and their huge machinery naturally revolves slowly.* It may take only a few weeks or it may require two or three months. If not heard from within that time, ask the claim agent if he hadn't better send another tracer after the first one. Don't get excited about it and call the agent unchristian names, he is only one wheel of the machine and cannot move the whole alone. ' Express companies are continually hav- ing claims made against them which any- one—except possibly the claimant— can see are not just, and thev naturally look with doubt upon~ all claims until they find that they <;;v just. (;ive them time to demonstrate this fact to their own sat- isfaction and in most cases you will be allowed the value of the goods lost. You cannot, however, recover for any loss occasioned by the delay ; nothing further than the actual value of the plants or flowers as billed. *^'- Flowers for Statesmen. At the opening of the fiftieth congress Dec 5 says the Washington .S7<7/-; "The floraf tributes to senators were unu.sual in quantity and quality. -Senator Daniels was made a decided favorite in this re- spect his desk and chair being literally covered and surrounded with magnificent designs On the desk was a mammoth floral shield, bearing on its front the coat- of-arms of Virginia. There were also three very large horseshoes wrought in flowers and greens and each having a basket of handsome flowers pendant from the center of the arch. A '«''''" "'^IX composed of flowers and buds of dilleren varieties and bearing on the topmost round the words ' U. S. Senate.' There were also several large baskets ol the very choicest flowers, besides smaller bas- kets and'bouquets. It was remarked by some of the ol.00 per l.UOO. A Reneral Florist Sto«'k low. Send f-r wholesale price list. C. H. MURPHEY. I_II«15A.IV A., O. ■Wanted a Full Dollar's 'Worth. The following mail order for cut flowers from a lady was recently received by a florist not more than a thousand miles from Chicago. We insert it for the amusement of our readers ; "Mr. ; Will you please send in a box on Saturday, flowers for the inclosed amount (one dollar) as iiuiiiy as ^ou can. Chrysanthemums (P'elicity), difl'erent shades of yellow and gold brown. Some pinks, mignonette and \iolets, and a spray of Lemon verbena please and oblige Will you put in the foliage of the pinks for the green? And if you have one rose of the American Beauty I would like that put in the box. 1 hope to go to see the flowers soon. " Very respectfully, . Steam Heating. How many square feel of greenhouse space wi'l a linoal foot ol inch pipe with steam, heat? Or, what is the e-iuivalen value of l-inch pipe heated with ho water, and i-inch pipe healed with steam? Will some user of steam please enlighten P- k^ **• FLOWER^SEEDS FOR FLORISTS, NOW READY. J. G. VAU6HAN, CHICAGO. NEW COLEUS. NEW DISTINCT M.AMMO'IH Never iitTcrod licfme: far aurpnsslnK the old set In viBor Hiiil profusoness nt bloom. J1.50 each set. Our Wholesale Price I.lst of pLSNTS, (^EW I^OSES, ^TC, «ill lie r.iKly .liiiniary lOlii. 100.000 ROSES IN FIFTY MOST POPULAR * SORTS IN STOCK. + MANZ & NEUIVER, FOR SALB. THE CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. Write for prices on any which yjii have seen in previous issiies and would like. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. i888. The American Florist. 239 AUGUST ROLKER 4. SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply tbe Trade witb SEEDS, BULBS, Anrt all kintis ot FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. LsS-^ Trade List for Seeds now ready. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE VEER, (Fonuerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp.) IQ Broaflvv'aXi New^ Yorlv. SOI.K Al^KNT FOK GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement : I.ily of the Valley (true Berlin pips), per 1.000. $10 00, in original cases of 2.500, $2i.00. Per 100. Per lliOll Lilium Auratuin. large bulbs jn.OO $80 00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 2.00 15 00 Gladioli ColVilli."The Bride" 3.50 ."iO.OU Choice DUTCH FORCING BULBS yet on hand at greatly reduced prices : Per 100, Per 1000 Mi.\ed Hyacinths in four colors, sepa- rate, double and single $3.00 $25 00 Good named Hyacinths. 10 to 40 var 3 50 32 00 Picked Hyacinths, 20 exhibition var. . . 9.00 SO. 00 Tulips. 12 flne forcing varieties, includ- ing white and yellow 1.50 12 00 Tulips, 12 best varieties 2.00 15 00 Due van Thol, scarlet 75 fi.OO Fines* forcing mixture, single. .'.X) S.OO double 1.20 11.00 Narcissus in fine sorts 1.75 15.00 .Jonquils, single, sweet-scented 1.00 9.0(1 double, " " 2.00 " Campernelles, single 1.10 Kl 00 Crocus, in 5 separate colors ormixed.. .30 2,5(1 Crown Imperials, finest mixed 7.00 Star of Bethlehem, fine for forcing 1.75 iris, Spanish mixed 40 3 (Hi " English '' 1.00 S.OO Scillas, in sorts, white, pink, blue, etc. 1.50 Anemones, single mixed (iO 5.00 double " 1.25 10,00 fulgens. single or double.. 2.00 Ranunculus, Persian mixed GO 5 00 " Turban " 75 French ■* iXl 4.00 For other bulbs, grasses, cape flowers, milkweed balls, sea oats, pampas plumes, etc., see price list, mailed on application. R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON, WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS FROM THE BOSKOOP HOLLAND NURSERY ASSOCIATION Ready for immediate delivery. Address Q ^ JOOSTEN, Importer of Plants and Bulbs. 3 COENTIES SLIP, NEW YORK. ROTTED PEAT, FIBROUS PEAT, ANB PACKINfi MOSS, SI. 00 per Barrel. Sphagnum Moss, $2.00 per Bbl. A discount of 25 per cent, on all orders of five bitr- lels or upwards. Cash with orders. THE BARNEGAT MOSS AND PEAT CO., BAKNEGAT, NEW JERSEY. Dahlia ^ ^ ^ Odqrata. Sweet-scented Single Dahlia, very dark black-brown, excellent for line lioral work, offered in original roots, at $2.50 Each; 10 for $22.50. J. «ie^k^»^a.:n:iv, Kostritz ( Thuringla), GERMANY. Mention American Florist. A CIRCULAR OF DESCRIPTION, &C., FOR OUR .New Tomato, ''Volunteer," AND New "Carnation Striped" Zinnias, Will be sent to the trade dtiring this month, in time to insert in Spring Catalogues. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. READY now: Fine LILY of the VALLEY PIPS and SPIRE A JAPONIC A CLUMPS. Extra Fine TUBEROSE BULBS, PEARL and ITALIEN. &>'X'XXjXj ISS SSTOCJIts Hyacinths, Tui^a.YS s HOLLY, BOUQUET GREEN, WREATHING, HOLLY WREATHS, PAMPAS PLUMES, IMMORTELLES, &c., &c. Send for Catitlotjue :ind Special lioliday List. 170 Lake St., CHICAGO. :f^. k^. ]Mo^vivivisa^E>ic, ieeds^ WHOLESALE DEALER IN- [equisites Such I mortelles. Grasses, Mosses, Boquet Pa- pers, Pampas Plumes, etc lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 2 2 Dey Street, NEW^ YORK. JAPAN LILIES, LILY OF THE VALLEY AND SPfREAS, NOW READY. CIJRRIB BROS., Seedsmen and Florists, io8 Wisconsin St., and 312 Broadway, MILWAUKEE, WIS. SElSrlD IFOR. C^^Tj^LLOG-XJIE. SEGERS BROTHERS, Gl-StO'W'rEH.S OIF Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send, for Wholesale Catalogue. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. Jno. :Rnor>oi>EMsrDieoisr{s Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. ). Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Khododendrons of all sizes and in any quantity, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi spring delivery. Prices on application. B./1.£LLI0TT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Bulbs! BULBS! Bulbs! Before placing your order for Holland Bulks write me for my trade list. I have made special arrangements with some of the largest growers in Holland, and can offer you TERMS and PRICES better than any other firm does. All orders over ten dollars will receive a credit un- til May T, 1888. Write for terms and prices. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio. 240 The American Florist. yan. /, The Philadelphia Florist Club. This, I believe, was the lirst club of its kind in the country ; it originated a little over a year ago. It holds its meetings in the evenings and once a month. There is a good attendance and the members enjoy it thoroughly. A happy, brotherly feeling prevails and there are no parlies, jealousieH or bickerings. .Strangers are welcomed, and I can assure you, enter- tained right royally. It has brought to- gether the growers and dealers from all around the city, and many who before were strangers to each other now belong to one fraternal band. Besides its social pleasures it has its mutual advantages. Papers are read and discussed and busi- ness matters talked about. And as all the members are florists, they are well posted and know what they are talking about and waste no time in gush or gas. But I could not help thinking as I sat among them that if some of the members had brought in a few carnations, roses or other flowers and had a talk about them there, it would create a greater interest than would the mere reading of a paper and discussing it. For instance, the sub- ject for di.scussion that evening was "Cross- fertilization and the practical ben- efits to be derived from it." Now if Lons- dale or Swayne had brought in a set of their new carnations, Harris his chrysan- themums, and Ball his "hybrid" ferns, and these had been used to illustrate the subject and passed around to be examined by the members present, a never-to-be- forgotten impression would have been made, the silent members induced to talk, and latent interest revived. This would not call for an exhibition of flow- ers at all. a dozen or so of blossoms alto- gether would suffice. I'or next meeting I think the subject for discussion is to be "How best to Cut, Pack and Ship Flowers." Well, I believe every grower thinks he is doing this now as well as it can possibly be done. But no doubt the dealer can point out some defects so far as packing and shipping are concerned. Then wouldn't it be very- interesting if the essayist would illustrate his talk by bringing along a basket or box of flowers, and pack and unpack them before the members? I like to read, but never to listen to an elaborate essay,. but I do love to listen to or take part in a short, plain, practical, matter- of-fact talk. W. F. Preserving Lumber. The Klleard Floral Co. of St. Louis, writes us in regard to the merits of a new process for preserving lumber from decay, and which they believe will be of value to builders of greenhouses, which of all buildings are most subject to decay through the alternate soaking and drying they receive. They have the past sum- mer built a rose house 20 x 104, construct- ed entirely of the prepared lumber (pine) as a test of the material. They have, of course, so far been able to ascertain only that the chemicals used are not injurious to the plants, which they state have made good roots and splendid progress. The prepared lumber is guarantecil to last three times as long as that not treated, and the treatment costs but little. The lumber is prepared by impregnat- ing it with a solution of chloride of zinc and sulphate of lime. It is placed in large metal cylinders and steam intro- duced until the wood is heated to the boiling point thereby destroying the fer- mentable elements ; nd the sap, after which the steam is blown off and the solution above named is let in and heated by means of steam coils, being left to operate on the lumber under a pressure of fxj to 100 lbs. until impregnation is complete. One cubic foot of white pine or cypress will absorb six to seven pounds of the solution. It is known as the Zinc- Gypsum process. Works for preparing the lumber have been erected at St. Louis and are conducted by a company styled the American Wood Preserving Co. The value of anything of this kind can only be demonstrated by the lapse of time, and the result of this experiment of the Ivlleard Floral Co. will be looked for with interest, as the value of the pro- cess— if the claims made are verified — can not but be great to builders of plant houses. Crude Oil. — The use of this for fuel is attended with some danger, unless considerable care is used. At Critchell's greenhouses near Cincinnati, where this fuel is used, an explosion occurred from taking a lighted lantern near the uncov- ered man-hole of a tank on a car from which the crude oil was being transferred to the storage tank at the greenhouses. An employe by the name of Hoar was burned about the face, neck and hands, and cut in the wrist with the broken glass from the lantern globe, but his in- juries are not considered dangerous. W.^.SHINGTON. — The local florists are agitated over the competiton in plant growing of the Reform School. It is stated that the authorities at the school sell plants and flowers at considerably less than the actual cost of production, which of course works serious injury to the florists who have to look to theirsales to pay expenses, while the school is main- tained at the expense of the government. GROWTAGE'S PATENT guiLDIXC'-ljuRTlCULTURE -!-GLA/,KU WITUOIT Pl'TTY.-!- Endorsed by tlic .New y.irk llnrlkultnnil Society. Illustrated Circular mailed on application. Plans aii.U-,Hii,„,.,i,., tiv.-n l.,r i-verv ile«Ti|,llon of lliiruc ultliral Buil.lu.f>, M. J. well as the more experienced. ROSES will hav for the beginner JOHN THORPE, bounder of the Society of Ameri- can I-'lorists. promises to contribute exhaustive papers on the Pelarconii'M (C.eraninm) and the Cahna rio.N. and other matters ofvalue. NOTES FROM ST oni " K, Lance," all horti FEREAL DE PONSONBY the fearless and caustic ci 1 frauds and absurdities. itic PROPAGATION OF PLANTS will receive special attention by some of the most skilled cultivators, and will include all classes of fruits, trees, flow- ering and ornamental plants, etc. NEW PLANTS, or those not commonly grown, will be described by W. A. Manda. of Harvard Itolanic (.-ardens, \Vm. Falconer, and other noted gardeners. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, including the Conservalorv, will be dis. uss.d in a scrU-.s of practir.il artiLlcs. freelv illuslrated and giving thccxi.erun,>s,,l p,;Hti>al iiu-n. SCHOOL GARDENING and RAILROAD GARDENING are claimed for horticulture, and will have our continued careful attention. FRUIT CULTURE wi growers and expcrir THE LANDSCAPE GARDENING department is in charge of an cxprMcnced landscape gardener, one of the editors of the magazine, who will draw- freely from contemporary work. CHARLES BERNARD. Supl. C. T. C- C, the well- known economic w-riter, will minutely describe his own work in the culture of a village lot. VEGETABLES. The year will be made speciallv noteworthv by an e.vliaustive series by H. S. Goft, of the New- York Slate Experiment Station, de- scribing all of our cultivated varieties from the light ol experience at the station, and weeding out the duplicate and synonymous names with- out fear or favor. HOME GARDEN INTERESTS will deal with plant and ll.ir.il lUi.. ration of li..use ami table, floial fashiuns, ;„„pr. use ..I K.ir.lcn products in cook- crv. prcscrvuiK, etc., window gardeniiif!. etc., etc., by Shirley Dare, and other noted writers. OUR BOOK REVIEWS are intended as more or less complete guides to would-be purchasers of horticultural books, and are written by special- ists. OUR MARKET REVIEWS are credited with being useful to commercial growers, and will be con- tinued with the same care as in the past. THE ILLUSTRATIONS of Till-: Ami; ill characte niimber. Wc have many interesting subjects hand, partly the result o'f our prize conipelilic We aim to be foremost in this departinent. All Horticulturists are invited to co-operate with us in our eflbrts to extend the love of flowers and gardening among the people, for that helps trade. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 PER YEAR; SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS. IN CLUB WITH THE AMERICAN FLORIST, $1.85. .li/ilitss E. H. LIBBY. Publisher. 751 Broadway. New York. iSSS. The American Florist. 241 Our Stock is perfectly healthy and vigorous. Per 100. l.POO Gon'l Collection, stock plants, 40flne sorts J3.00; S35.00 - " rooted cuttings 40 " " 1.00; S.OO Mammoth Set, " " 1.25; lO.Ot Coleus. " " tine collection, 1.25; 10.00 Ceraniums. douhle and single, 3-in. pots, 4.00; itj.OO f Veitchii, ,"J-in. pots, strong plants, Amno nncic -' fii.™ to ss.oo per loo. HlllUClUUOlO 1 guinqnefolia, SMn. pots, stronK ' ' ( plants, $8.(10 per 100. I. C. WOOD & BRO.. Fishkill, N. Y. -A SPECIALTY. - Larfiest and best Stock in the country now ready, Kree from al! disease. MAMMOTH SET. Also some of the best old sorts. 50,000 MAMMOTH WHITE. Sate delivery guaranteed. Special rates for large (.rders. Add. 10c. per $1.U0 worth if sent by mail. PerlOO PerlOOO From pots $3.00 $25.00 Transplanted on benches 1.25 10 00 Strong rooted cuttings 1.00 8.00 Send tor Sample. WM. DESMOKD, Kewanee, henry Co., III. Mammoth Verbenas, &c. PerlOO ... {2.00 Geraniums. ' 2.50 including J. Goode 2.50 . Verbenas, from 2-inch pots. ADOLPH HIEHLE. Parkersburg. VI. Va. 100,000 XTK^ R» ]B K^ JViV S . THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. VEKBBNA.S, clean and thrifty J2..')0 Hooted Cuttings per 1,000, *S. 00; IOC Orders for spring delivery booited now. ■ID.SEFH K. BON.SAI.1^. Salem, Oliio. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hybiida grandiflora fl. pi.) in the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. IMoTA-^VISH, NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. GLADIOLUS. eties, by the Mi.\ed and Choice Named V: dozen or thousand. Send for prices; also for Wholesale Price List of ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, Wholesale Nurseryman and Gladiolus Grower, MORRISVILLE, BUCKS Co.. PA. FOR WESTERN FLORISTS. Per 100 \ EKBENAS, from 2!^-inch pots. Including Mammoth , $2.00 GER.VNiUM.S, best tested varieties 2.50 5,000 ASA GRAY Geraniums 2.50 .5,000 GRANT '• 2 50 5,000 Rose Geranluiust will include agood proportion Dr. Livingstone 3.00 COI.KUS, 20 best varieties 2.50 FINE PREMIUM PANSIES, very strong 3.00 DOUBLE PETUNIAS 5.00 Large stock of most all varieties of plants. All strong and healthy. Senij fok Trade List. Address ^ s GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. Independence, Mo. ated for shipping, being M^liliOTM ¥1B11M^ SllBi We have succeeded in growing SEED of this splendid strain which we now offer for the first time. We guarantee the seed to be the TRUE MAMMOTH Variety of selected colors. Trade pkt. 50c.; Si^-oz. |2.oo; per oz J6.00 Verbena, Dreer's Choicest Strain, pkt, 50c.; oz, . . 4.00 SMILAX. New Crop. Per ounce 1,50 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. New Crop. 1,000 Seeds .60 " Candidissima. " " " " .^'g mr Wholesale Price List of Flower Seeds ready in December, will be mailed all applicants in the trade. HENRY A. DREER, seedsman and florist, NEW WHITE CARNATIONS, WM. SWAYKE AND L. L. LAMBORM. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these escellent sorts will be ready March 1st, 1888. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received. Price, $25.00 per 100. Send 3o. Sta-nll^ fox- Sax»ll>le f^lck^etss Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist, WILLIAM SWAYSTE, Kennett Square, Pa. 200 Euphorbia Splendens; 200 Star of Bethlehem Bulbs. Wite size and prices. .JOHN A. SALZER, La Crosse, Wis. THE NEW ROSE-COLORED VIOLET i, 3-inch pots, each 40c.; doz. S3. 00; 100 S15.00. J. COOK, 318 Charles St., BALTIMORE, MD. TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, Addeess p. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. storm: king. The best FUCHSIA ever Introduced. It will have an immense run in 1888. GENUINE STOCK-price, 83.00 per 100; if by mail prepaid, .^1.00 per dozen. THE NEW SEIVll-DOUBLE HELIOTROPE, MRS. DAVID "WOOD. ITS MERITS— Novelty, lasting quality, immense size, sturdy growth, early bloomer. Price, 6 plants $1.00 by mail, prepaid. "^ ELLIS BROS., Keene, N. H. Carnations, Hinze's White, 2-inch pots $2 00 Geraniums, dble. and sgL. 100 var. 2^-in. pots. . 3.00 Rosea, American Beauty. 3-inch pots S 00 Camoent). Perles. Souv. d'un Ami, 3-in . . ij 00 S. de St. Pierre, The Bride, Sunset fi 00 Coieus. 24 varieties' 3 o(j Feverfew. Little Gem 250 Hedera variegala. 2-feet 4 oo 10,00c Roses, ass't. 2-inch pots... perl.OOO, J25, 66; 3^00 A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. We have Fine Strong Plants of the following to offer to the trade : n, . ^ ^er 100 Ageratum, 2!^-inch $4 qo Cinerarias, 3-inch 7 qq Calla Lilies, 4-inch § 00 Rose Geraniums, 2-inch 2 50 D. Alyssum, 2-inch 2 00 Begonia Metal lica. 2W-inch 4 00 Geraniums in var. . 2-inch 3'.tio J. AV. DUDLEY & SON, Parkersburg, W. Va. GERANIUMS. VERBENAS. $7.00 per thousand. Fine strong plants of Alternanthera par. major, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Myrtus Multiflorus, Myrtus Comntiunis, and Smilax. Prices given on application. HOLZNAGLE & NOEL, VVhitewood P. O., niicii., (near Detroit.) SOLD BY SKEDSMEN, 100,000 Well Rooted CuttiJigs ol Vertienas M Camatious. Ma varieties. CARNATIONS. The new L nd good winter bloomer. >ns Whites, pure My own raising, 'ery prolific and early, also about 15 of the older and best leading varieties. Send for circular and price list and convince your- self how cheap you can buv good strong and healthy plants of the above. FRED SCHNEIDER, WHOLESALE FLORIST, ATTICA, Wyoming Co., N. Y. NEW GRAPES. iur>. uiu niiu iie>v, vviti i anted No, 1 [ue. at the lowest rates in Ambin;n, wc ue ,H 4^ i„„,i.* j^ ELLETSON Send for pric belii Auburn Grape Nu Auburn, N. Y. GREENHOUSe HEHTING. Explains fully all the best systems of heating greenhouses by both hot water and low-pressure steam. Tells you the points to consider in selecting an apparatus. How to adjust same to various loca- tions; gives the results of the latest scientific ex- periments. Shows how to compute the number of feet of pipe required for a given space; draft and other important matters. It is highly commended by Mr. John Thorpe and others. J*ostpaid, 75c. * Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. 242 The American Florist. Jan. I, riecoi> RofeA. Auburn, N. Y, — Alfred Patrick this fall built three new houses. Hamilton, O. — ^John Loder has built two new houses, 60x20 each. IvEHANON, Pa. — Wyniugs & Dace have built a new carnation house loox 16. Wai.lingford, Conn. — Geo. H. Row- den succeeded Woodley & Rowden, flor- ists, Dec. I. Ft. Wayne, Ind, — B. L. Auger has been ill with inflammatory rheumatism for several months. Coi.UMiJUS, O. — John Underwood has substituted steam for hot water in heat- ing his greenhouses. .^kron, O. — Bert T. Wills' greenhouse was destroyed Dec. 9, by fire originating from a fumigator. I.oss on stock esti- mated at |2,20o ; insured forf 1,000. Wkst Hoboken, N. J.— Joseph Klein, a florist on Bergen wood road met with an accident Dec. 3 which may prove fatal. He was thrown from his wagon while driving a spirited horse, and received a fracture of the skull. Si'RiNGEiKLn, Mas.s. — The Hampden Harvest Club at a meeting in Chicopee, Dec. 13, listened to essays on fruits and flowers. Mr. J. W. Adams prepared and delivered the essay on flowers which was very practical and instructive. Providence. — .\t the monthly meet- ing of the K. I. Hort. society Mr. Jos. H. Bourne read a very interesting paper on the progress of horticulture during the past year. He enumerated the fruit and flowering plants introduced during the year. Los Angele.s, Cat,. — Bristol Sisters, formerly florists of Topeka, Kan., have openeA an office in the California Bank building here as real estate aud invest- ment agents. They state that they will be pleased to extend courtesies to any mem- ber of the S. A. F. who visits Los Angeles. Louisville. — Mrs. H. Pfein"er has bought two lots on west Jefferson street and moved her greenhouses onto them. Ed. Reimers has built two new houses, each 70x18; Rompen & Marrett oue 90x10, and Geo. Schuk oue 104x12. Florists here anticipate a good holiday trade. ManaTKtC, Fla. — P. W. Reasoner of the Royal Pa'ni nurseries sailed Dec. S for the West Indies. Mr. Reasoner has gone for plant novelties for the nurseries; also in the position of horticultural su- perintendent of the Florida Sub-Tropical Exposition, to bring up exhibits for the same. Springfield, O. — Henry Hubert & Son have completed two new houses 50 X 20 each. A. R. Aldrich is at work on three new houses which will cover a space 100x80. Chas. A. Reeser has fin- ished a large house 150x20. Of the '• thirteen new houses recently erected by ' McGregor Bros, three are 125x20 and ten are 125 x 12. Milwaukee. — The Wisconsin State Hort. society will hold its annual meet- ing at Platteville, Jan. 10, II, 12. .'\t the meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club held Dec. 7, C. B. Whitnall read a paper on the importance of insuring ' greenhouses against hail storms, and Wm. Edlefsen one on insects that attack flowering plants. Three new members were elected. Worcester, Mass. — The election of officers for the coming year at a recent meeting of the Worcester County Hort. society resulted in the reelection of the old officers as follows ; President, Hon. F. H. Dewey ; vice-presidents, Messrs. Stephen Salisbury, Henry J,. Parker and Geo. E. Francis ; secretary, Edward W. Lincoln ; librarian and treasurer, Chas. E. Brooks. D.\NVERS, Ma.ss. — A handsome floral design presented to the poet, John G. Whittier on the eightieth anniversary of his birthday contained eighty Niel and Jacq. roses — one for each year of his age. A bookmark bearing the name of the poet and the closing words of the poem "My Triumph" lay across the flowers. It was sent from Boston. Many other flowers were presented to the aged poet, by admirers both near and far. San Francisco. — At the recent annual meeting of the State Hort. society, officers for the ensuing year were elected as fol- lows : President, Prof. E. W. Hilgard of Berkeley ; vice- president, A. T. Hatch of Suisun ; secretary, V,. J. Wicksou of Berke- ley ; treasurer, R. J. Trumbull of ,San Francisco. Directors, T. A. Wilcox of Santa Clara, Leonard Coates of Napa, F. C. De Long of Novato, W. C. Blackwood of Haywards and D. Lubin of Sacramento. Denver. — The Denver Rf(>ublican in a recent issue gives a short write-up of the florists of the city and says : " To-day there are upward of twenty individuals and firms in the specialty of floral and plant decorative and general business, and they represent a capital of more than a (juarter of a million dollars invested in grounds, buildings and stock. The AV- piihliiitn is gratified to make note of this advance in an industrv' which requires capital, enterpri.=e, ability and a commu- nity to appreciate it.'' PiTTShurg. — At a recent reception the floral decorations of the parlor and din- ing rooms were superb. < >ne decoration in particular attracted much attention. It consisted of a fisherman's net suspend- ed from two heavy poles of roses and Buttercup carnations. The net w^s com- posed of the same flowers with maiden- hair ferns and narcissus. P'rom beneath the edges of the net peeped the tails of two fishes formed of flowers. A floral mirror and a floral ship were also very prett}'. Murdoch executed the decora- tions. Indianapolis. — The Indiana State Hort. societ3' at its meeting Dec. 7, elect- ed the following officers ; President, Dr. Allen Furnas of Danville; secretary. C. M. Hobbs of Bridgeport : treasurer, 1 )aniel Cox of Cartersburg ; vice-presidents, W. A. Workman of Greencastle, Cr. W. Mc- intosh of Rego, Dr. Cornet of Madison, J. C. Stevens of Richmond, G. W. Grant of Pulaski, I. D. G. Nelson of Fort Wayne. Executive committee, W. H. Ragan of Greencastle, E. V. Teas of Dunreith, Prof. J. Troop of Purdue Tni- versity. One of the most interesting pa- pers read was by W. H. Ragan of Green- castle, on "Neglected .Vmericau Fruits," mentioning among them, the crab apple, the papaw, the persimmon, the huckle- berry and the mulberry. Prof. Coulter of Wabash College, gave an interesting discussion of the " Fertilization of Plants." LILY OF THE VALLEY. Headquarters for liest Torcing pips. FOR PRICES, ADDRESS AUGUST ROLKER i SONS, V. O. BOX H!>J>, NEIV VOKK. WINTER BLOOMING AZALEAS. Winiev Blooming Lilacs, &c. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. NEW SEBDLINQ CARNATIOls: VS/I-JI 1V1_-[C- The finest Pure White Carnation ever offered the trade. Early, continuous and free bloomer, never bursting its calyx. Awarded a First-Class CertiScate of Merit by the Mass. Hort. Society, Nov. 27th, 1887, for Excellence. strong plants, well-rooted, ready about March I5lh, 'SH, at I15.00 per hundred; ^2.00 per do/en. ORDERS 1300KEIJ NO\\^ AND KII.IvKl) IN S'J'RICT ROTATIOM. Circular giving full information ready now. Sicnd for one. GEO. E. BUXTON, PATTEN & CO., i888. The American Florist 243 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. ri A MIT OTl A T/TTC! Best Orchid and Plant I ^Ai\ III i5 1 AlVjliO. stakes in the marliet. ('. feet long, per 1,000 $4.00 ;i 2.00 18 inches long " 1.60 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MO. ESTABLISnEll l&M. tttt ttl) ao.ooo. In all the good flowering sorts, at moderate prices. Cut blooms at all seasons. Send for catalogue. WM. MATHEWS, Most Extensive Stock of RARE JAPANESE AND CHINESE Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Palms, ORCHIDS, FERNS, BAMBOOS. .41,*o Fruit Trees-all grown in our nur- series in fjapan. L3.Tge assortment Bulbs and Seeds. WE POllWAKU FREE BV MAIL H choice Japanese Lily Bulbs, 50c. a choice Japanese Clirysanthemums, fiOc. 12 Japanese Mammoth Chestnuts, SDc. H. H. BERGER & CO., Proprietors of GEO. F. SILVESTERS' SEED HOUSE. P. O. Box 1,W1. 315 & .317 Washington St., Established 1878. San Francisco, Cal. CATAI.OnUE KBEE. CARNATIONS. CUT BLOOMS OK BUTTERCUP, CENTURY. SEAWJN. GRACE WILDER, PORTIA, CHESTER PRIDE. ETC., Look or short sterns, at market price. DOUBLE PEARL, extra fine No. 1 bulbs, care- fully sun-cured, K.'jO per 100; $1:5.00 per 1,000, f. o. b. cars here. WIAGARA GRAPE CUTTINGS. Mature wood, two eyes, 0 to 8 inches long, $1.25 per 100 by mail; $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000 by express- GCAEANTEED GENUINE. CHAS. T. STARR, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. NOVELTY of the YEAR SEEDL'NG WHITE CARNATION ^ILVEl SPRAY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED JANUARY 1st. All the French and English Novelties for 1 888 now ready. W. p. SIMMONS & CO. QENBVA, OHIO. Roses, Verbenas, Geraniums, Etc, Clean and free from disease, cheap as the cheap- est. New catalogue ready Jan, 1, '88; free on appli- cation. Address 64 Beal Street, MEMPHIS, TCNN. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. JSl3eoi£il Offers*. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 4og Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the \\'orld, not excepting Europe^ Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. PostofJice Box 484, Oity of iVIe^Kiico. FRED DORNER PELARGONIUM 2"; in. pots, $10 per 100. OLEANDER, 1> uble and Single White, and Double Pink, 4-inch pots, $12.50 per 100. CALLA NANA, :l-ineh pots, strong. ,t6.00 per 100 2i«-inoh pots, " 4.00 MICHEL PLANT&SEED CO. 718 Olive .Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention American Flo [CAJ^J^ATIONS. HINZE'S WHITK. tliu nmst prufltable for cut tiower growers; also a iirniiier (It iittier good white and r-olored varieties. t<-lnch, 1.160 3-Inch. 875 3U-lnch, I.'.IOO No. :\ Hose, 1.1100 No. 2 Hose, \Hf) No. 1 Hose, 1.300 special .'i-in.. J. N. PERKINS, Manager, Syracuse, N. Y- HAND TURNED POTS From IIII.KINCKI! ItltOS.' I'OTTKKY, FoBT Edward, n. y. 2-ln. 40c., 2>^-in. .tOc'., 3!..i-in. iVic., 4-in. fc,c.,.VIn. %\.S^. 6-ln. $2.20, 7-ln. M.OO. 8-ln. $6.00, !l-ln. *8.50. 10-ln. $11. .W 12-ln. r22.60. 14-ln. $60 00. Cylinders for Cut Flowers. 10x4 $1.20. 10x6$1.50per doz. We pack In casks whic'h are very stronti. No charyo for parking. Our pots are well burnt and stronii. Tkum.s Cash. Address HILFING»:R BROS., Fort Edward, N. Y. TivioiX TRAP For ilrntrnyiiiK k''<*"" only PKUI'Kl'T mole trap in existence. <• iliiriinl('(*OrvXv.tVJhC. The most complete and accurate list yet pnhlislicd. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained deacfin the office lo which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address Ambrican Klorist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. i888. The American Florist. 245 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYine'sloilerlorks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Capacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New List. PETER DEYINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 81st Street. - NETT YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOrilCULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IM Pearl Street, NEW YORK. Pots from 2-in. to 12-inches, Quantity to suit purchaser, — AND — qUAUTYnot to be SURPASSED. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American floriat. Greenhouse Heatings Ventilating HlfcHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Mercer Street, New York. Kive IjaHeprjS ef JaailePS, Eighteen Sizes, ^ (fio^paq(ai^a Kipe J©ox Jsoileps ©aciale j^®ileps, Cj0r)ici2tl leioileps, l^eisz i©upr)ir)q tt/afep rleafeps Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postage for Illustrated Catalogue FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, WILLIAM MECHWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 Liberty Street CHICAGO, ILL. 4.00 i 00 5-ineh ' per 1,000, $18.00 30.00 50.00 80.00 Machine made.. Hand made 9-inch., t 14.00 ;«.oo .00.00 CACTUS AND BEGONIA POTS. per 100, W.OO HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch per doz. $ .7 HANGING BASKETS, DECORATED, 8-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. No cliarges for packing up to 4-iii.: from 5-tii. to 15 srcier, 5 per ce lor pa nt. tli 10 per cent. Cash SLATEmIRON BENCHES FOR 0 GREENHOUSES. Write for Circular. SASH BARS. IKT EITHER PIWE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in 12, 14 and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, CLEAR CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. lst& 2d Cypress $1.65 " " VENTILATORS CHAS. S. PRICE, LAWSDODTWE, PA. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. SIEBRECHT & WAULEY, New York. CRAIG iE2; Se CO., 630 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. Ar^ In Postal Note, Silver or Stamps. / n n SEE \YHAT IT WILL BUY. HwUl 1 copy "How to Propagate and Grow Fruit," price 50c. ; 1 copy " Pocket Chart of 400 Co- operative Associations," price 25c.: 3 copies back numbers American (Mich.) Horticulturist (different dates), price 10c. each. Total 11.05, all for 35 cts. postpaid. Address LEAVENWORTH & BURR, B. 1. DETROIT, MICH, 246 The American Florist. Jan. /, Index to Advertisers. A dvertlslng Kales, etc.Xfi Allen, C. K Si- Allen. S.L..& Co 237 Allen. W.8 2,-i6 American Garden 240 Barnegat Moss & Peat Co 233 Uayersdorfer, M.M. & King. James 2'i'.t Krlck.W.C -IM I.a Kooho&i^talil '-'U Leavenworth & Burr, .2-l.^ Livingston";* Sons '2:(T McAllister. K. K Z\\* McCarthy, N.K.&Co..»'> Co., •sr, Benard. E..Jr SS! Benz. Albert 243 Beruer. n. 11., 4 Co. . . .243 Blanc. A V,- Bonsall,Jo8. E....2;«, 241 Boyson, .las. L 2:i3 - ■ .IXi McFarland.J. Horace. .24: McTavlsh, G. A Malsta.M 241 .242 .24S Biiiton.tieo. K. Carmody, J. I>..,. Cook, J.. Currie Bros 2 Desmond, Wm I)e Veer, J. A Devine, Peter Ulez, .lohn L., & Co. . .:iu Dillon.J. L 2:s. 241 Dreer, H. A 2:17, 211 Dudley, J. W.& Son... 241 Klletson.J 241 Elliott, B. A., Co 2311 Kills Bros 241 Exeter Macb. W'ks. . . .246 Kassett. V. E. & Bro.. . .243 Ferry, n. M.. & Co 2:17 Kink & Co 24:1 Fulweiler, P. 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Copyright, 18S7, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Gkneeal Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago. Society of American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J., vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, 18, 19, The date at which your subscription expires is noted on the printed address label, and will be found on each number you receive. Those of our subscribers who write us asking when their subscrip- tion expires, can save themselves this un- necessary trouble by examining the label. Holly, Green and Mistletoe. The sale of holly undoubtedly increases yearly and this season has been no excep- tion to the rule that it is always scarce at the best time for selling. The holly seems to produce a good crop of berries but once in two years, and hence a good supply is not to be had from the same section each year. The foliage this sea- son on most stock has been poor. With handsome leaves and fine berries no doubt sales would have been one-fourth larger. The west, the largest source of lycopo- dium, has sent out probably a less amount than usual though generally of better quality. Early and often repeated snow storms delayed and prevented the gather- ing of the usual amount. Some of the wreathing made in anticipation of great scarcity, was found at the last moment to be an overproduction and prices dropped about fifty per cent. Dec. 22 to 24. Mistletoe continues to be in demand and continues to be as unsatisfactory an article as ever. It seems impossible to depend on fine stock from over the sea ; but since a small spray answers the pur- pose of the retail customer, those dealers who know the impossibility of getting the stock in first-class shape, can always dispose of it with a profit where any de- mand exists. It is evidently the idea that a few twigs with two or three leaves and berries fill the bill. Pines and palms are likely to come into more general use, and are already much called for in the eastern cities. The southern pine sent for this use is a very graceful parlor decoration and certain to meet with a large demand wherever shown. s^^L^tr. o^ Portland, Oregon. — Trade was duller than ever before. EvANSViLLE, Ind. — About the same as last year. Loose flowers the principal call, with an increase in that for holly. Roses in best demand, Roman hyacinths next ; prices about same as last year. Providence, R. I. — Trade and prices about the same as last year. Call more for loose flowers and less for baskets. No house decorations. After roses, car- nations and violets were in best request. Wilmington, Del. — Trade larger, principal demand being for loose flowers and plants. After roses, carnations were in best demand. Prices same as last year. Many plants were used in church decorations. Washington. — Trade not as large as last year. Calls were mostly for loose flowers, house decorations and plants. After roses, carnations were in best de- mand. Prices about the same as last year. Hamilton, Ont. — Trade no larger, principally house decorations and loose flowers. After roses, carnations were in best demand. Trade in general much quieter than last season, and prices the same. Richmond, Va. — Christmas trade was larger. New Year's smaller. Two-thirds cut flowers ; also a good demand for pot- ted hyacinths and violets. Roses and violets in best demand and prices about the same as last year. Toledo, O. — Holiday trade far better than last year, due to the fact that many weddings and parties occurred during the week. The call was principally for loose flowers, but few baskets were sold. New Year's trade was very weak. Los Angeles, Cal. — Trade 50 per cent, larger and about equally distributed be- tween loose flowers, baskets and decora- tions. Roses were in best demand, first, last and all the time. No increased de- mand for any particular stock was noted. NEW Haven, Conn. — The demand for cut flowers and plants at the holidays was about the same as last 3'ear, with the exception of Roman hyacinths, which were more generally called for. Prices same as last year. Terre Haute, Ind. — Trade about equal to last year, loose flowers, baskets and bouquets being called for in about equal proportions. Prices were about the same as last year, except selected roses, which brought a little better price. After roses, the flowers most in d mand were tulips, hyacinths and carnations. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Trade for Christ- mas was much larger than has been the case the last few years. After roses, car- nations and lilies were in best demand. The cut flower trade generally has not been very brisk this winter, most florists complaining. St. Louis. — Holiday trade about equal to last year, and prices ruled about the same. Everything sold, the calls for loose flowers, baskets and designs and house decorations being about equal. No increased demand for any particular stock was noted. Cleveland. — Trade larger and prices a little higher than last season. Our holiday trade has shown an increase of about 25 per cent, each year for a num- ber of years. After roses, the best call was for carnations, that for red carna- tions showing quite an increase. HarrisburG, Pa. — The cut flower trade was very good for Christmas, but nothing for New Year's. The demand was larger and prices better than last year, that for loose flowers in boxes being far in excess of that for bouquets and baskets ; carna- tions ranked next to roses. The demand for holly was fair, but prices too low. Kansas City, Mo. — Trade larger ; mostly loose flowers, few baskets called for. Green sold well and there was some call for holly. Romans and narcissus sold well when roses could not be had at a fair figure ; fi.50 a dozen is about all we can get for roses, though good buds sold for $^ a dozen in limited quantities. Toronto, Ont. — There was an increase over that of last season. The largest de- mand was for loose flowers, followed by designs, baskets and plants in the order named. After roses, the best call was for Roman hyacinths, tulips and narcissus. There was a scarcity of flowers, owing to the dark weather which preceded the holidays. Oakland, Cal. — Trade larger than last year. More demand for loose flowers and less for baskets and designs. After roses, chrysanthemums and hyacinths were in best demand. There was an in- creased demand for shovry plants in bloom, also for trees and evergreen wreaths. Less house decorating by pro- fessional hands. WORCESTER, Mass.— Trade a little larger than last year, one-half the calls being for loose flowers, one-quarter for bouquets and baskets, and one-quarter for church decorations. Next to roses, red tulips, red carnations and violets were most in demand. Prices about the same as last season. Some fine orchids was the only novelty offered. 248 The American Florist Jan. /5, Grand Rapids, Mich. — Trade larger ; loose flowers were in most demand. Little or no call for house decorations or plants. There was an increased demand for roses, and after these Romans, violets and lily of the valley received the most call. Retail prices same as last year; wholesale prices higher. Savannah, Ga — Trade larger than anv previous year. Calls were principal- ly for bouquets and baskets. After roses, the flower most in demand was the ca- mellia, but owing to the scarcity of roses any llower sold readily at good prices. Prices were about the same as last sea- son, but a better price was realized for filled baskets, etc. New Ori.Ean.s — Trade fully one-half larger, loose flowers taking the lead. After roses, the preferred calls were for hyacinths. On account of the very favor- able weather for outdoor stock, the prices were very moderate, far below last year — say one-third less. There was a good supply of out-door grown roses. Imported stock of lily of the valley and tulips sold freely at cost price only. Portland, Mk. — Trade about one- fourth larger than last year. Call princi- pally for loose flowers and hand bouquets. After roses, carnations, hyacinths and violets were in best demand. Prices were about the same as last year. Tea roses, |i; Niels, La I'rauce, Mermets, I'erles and Souvenirs, I3; carnations, long stems, 50 cents ; hyacinths, f i a dozen, and violets, |2 a hundred. RocHi:sTKR, N. Y. — Tradelarger, most- ly cut flowers. After roses, violets and carnations were most in demand. Whole- sale prices a little lower on some flowers than last year. Retail prices about the same as last year. The necessary in- crease in price owing to wholesalers' de- mands keeps a good many people (who are in the habit of buying flowers and who would stand a fair increase) from buying. MonTRKAi,. — Christmas trade about the same as last year, while that of New Year's was rather below the average. I'lowers generally were scarce, the only thing to be had in quantity being Ro- man hyacinths. .^ few freesias were in the market. Very little plant decora- tion, owing probably to the intense cold. IvOose flowers and baskets were in chief demand. Prices about the same as last year. San 1'ranci.sco. — Trade about equal to last year. The demand was mostly for baskets. Outside of roses and or- chids, chrysanthemums were most in de- maud ; there was an increased demand for roses and chrysanthemums over last year. ( )utdoor flowers extremely scarce, owiug to the very severe frosts we are having of late. I have had some very fine blooms of I'uritan for holidays, and a great demand for P. Gontiers. Leavenworth, Kan. — Trade larger than last year. More call for loose flow- ers. Baskets and designs were but little called for. I'air demand for house deco- rations. Roses sold at from |i.5cito|2. 511, and carnations .)<) to 50 cents a dozen ; other flowers about the same as last year. After roses, carnations were in best de- mand. Wreathing was in good demand, but holly and mistletoe were but little called for. SvRACU.SE, N. Y. — Trade was not quite e<|ual to last year. The call was almost exclusively for cut flowers, very little being done in baskets, designs or house decorations. Roses and carnations were in chief demand ; tulips and Roman hya- cinths were a drug. Holly and other greens sold well. Mistletoe was but little sold, owing to the wretched condi- tion in which it was received. Prices were generally lower, with the exception of roses, which were somewhat scarce. Davenport, Ia. — Trade slightly larger than last year, caused by the commercial travelers' reunion, which occurred Dec. 26-2S. Prices were about to per cent, higher than last year, owing to short supply. The reunion above mentioned made a lively call for flowers, and all the florists were busy. At the various ban- quets some of the best decorations ever seen here were executed by florists I'. L. Bills, W. M. Crow and J. T. Temple. ST. Joseph, Mo. — The volume of trade was decidedly larger than last year ; the supply was one-third larger, and the de- mand greatly exceeded the supply. The calls for loose flowers over baskets and designs was about three to one. After roses, Roman hyacinths were in best re- quest. I'lverything went. Prices about the same as last year. House decoration and plants not so good as last year, which will be overbalanced by demand the coming week. Coi.uMBUS, O. — The cut flower trade at the holidays has steadily increased for several years past, and this year was 50 per cent, greater than last, but very few baskets and designs were used Christ- mas. Besides the flowers for wearing, the orders tilled were entirely of loose flowers put up tastefully in l)Oxes. The largest sales were of roses ; hyacinths, valley, narcissus and carnations follow- ing in the order named. Prices were fully up to last year's and larger indi- vidual sales effected. Buffalo. — Trade fully as large, prob- ably larger than last year. Most all loose flowers; some baskets and decora- tions ; plants sold fairly ; designs in the minority. Good roses carried the day. Grace Wilder carnation sold well, also violets as usual ; tulips too poor to be a factor ; Romans and narcissus sold pretty well. After roses, best call was for choice flowers ; bouvardias, stevias and such classes not selling as well as in { other years. Smilax more plentiful than called for. Good holly scarce. PiTTSiiURC. — As far as we can learn, all the florists did an increased business over that of last year. There was a large call for loose flowers and fine baskets. The sales of Roman hyacinths, narcissus and carnations were immense, in addi- tion to that of roses, at somewhat lower prices than those of former years. The very free forcing of bulbs for Christmas flowers will have a tendency to lower the prices of roses, as people are coming to select bulbous bloom where such high prices are asked for roses. I'reesias and Harrisii lilies were offered and sold well. Detroit. — Christmas trade was larger than ever before. The greatest call was for boxes of mixed flowers and baskets, the loose flowers taking the lead. After roses, the greatest call was for violets. Not as many i)arties as usual. Holly, wreathing and mistletoe were used more than ever before. The regular New Year's call was light. The home supply was very good, though more could have been sold if the very high prices asked by wholesalers had not prevented us from buying. We could not retail roses for any better prices than the wholesale ones quoted from New York and Boston. Salt Lake City, Utah. — Trade was about the same as last year. There was more call for loose flowers, baskets and designs, and one-third less demand for plants and house decorations. The call for baskets and designs of ilried flowers and jiampas plumes has decreased re- markably. Holly and green sold better than last year. No novelties were otTered. In cut flowers the principal demand was for roses: chrysanthemums, Roman hya- cinths, callas and carnations followed in the order named. Milwaukee. — The volume of trade was larger : the demand for different stock was in about the following pro- portions : Loose flowers, 50 per cent. ; baskets and designs, 30 per cent.; house decorations, 20 per cent. After roses, carnations and Roman hyacinths were in most demand. There was an increased call for holly and roses. Prices ruleie, south to western I'lorida, and through the Gulf states to western Louis- iana and the valley of the Red River, Arkansas. " In the north we know it as a shrub only ; along the southern Alle- ghenies it often attains the proportions of a small tree a footer more in diameter and thirty or more feet high. It grows in the greatest abundance in the hill)- woods around here, sometimes in very shady places but always in finest condition in more open parts and w-aste fields. Its period of blooming is from about the 20th of May till about the 20th of June, differing more or less according to the season and situation. Asa beautiful garden evergreen shrub it has no superior ; but, ^Iso we seldom find it in happj- condition in our gardens. Although they grow in the w-oods around us in the greatest abundance, thej- are few in cultivation. It is useless to lift the old plants, we seldom succeed with them ; sometimes when we get isolated stocky specimens growing in the hard ground, by lifting them carefully and heading them in pretty w-ell, we may succeed in getting tolerably nice plants. Some people when they lift them cut the tops right down to the ground and depend upon the grow-th to come. But the best way of all, and I believe the onl)- success- ful way of dealing with this shrub is to get young seedlings, a few years old, and grow them along in nursery ron-s for a few )-ears before finally planting out in the garden. Hereabout I have failed to find many young seedlings in the woods, but along the mountains where the laurel abounds, young seedlings appear in quantity. The finest artificial plantation of Kal- mia latifolia I have ever seen is that re- cently made at the Arnold Arboretum, where some thousands of bushy young plants now two to three feet across, have been planted out permanently in one block. These plants were collected by Mr. Daw-son a few years ago in the moun- tains of western Massachusetts ; they were then only a few inches high. Some of our nursei}-nien rather than be bothered raising it from seed, or collecting the wild seedlings, import the young seed- lings from Europe, and then grow them on in their nurseries for a few years. Long Island. W. F". Notes and Comments. A good many of our growers are ex- perimenting w-ith chemical fertilizers now-, chiefly nitrates and animoniacal salts. There is one point, however, where- in floricultural and agricultural chemistry differ. .Xnalysis will tell the different constituents needed to nourish wheat and potatoes, and in what the difference lies; It niav — doubtless will — tell us the chemi- cal difference betw-een carnations and roses, but would it show any actual dif- ference between Cusins and Beauties? Hardly, as far as chemical constituents are concerned, but we certainly cannot treat these two roses just alike. We want more scientific knowledge of cul- ture, but it must always go hand in hand with the practical knowledge w-e call rule of thumb. Sidphate of ammonia appears to pro- duce very good results upon roses when /SSS. The American Florist. 253 mixed with other ingredients. This, liU other fixed salts of ammonia, must ' ■ thoroughly diluted with foreign mattei or it remains quite inactive in the sc i forming no chemical reaction, and thei i fore exerting no beneficial effect upon plants. A top dressing which produced some very strong roses was a mixture in the following proportions : Five pounds sulphate of ammonia, twenty pounds bone meal, one hundred pounds soil, the whole being screened until it was thoroughly incorporated. This was spread upon the soil in the proportion of one pound of the top dressing to each square foot. Judging from the plants, it was a very efficacious fertilizer, and it has the ad- vantage of not clogging the roots, as many top dressings do, and thus obstruct- ing the plant's breathing. Nitrate of potash is also much tised, chiefly in solu- tion in a liquid manure. The soil which produces those Nyack roses is from the top of an old swamp, though quite free from the sourness usu- ally found in such earth. Mr. Fole}', who grows Mr. Tucker's roses, says he only uses a little bone meal in combina- tion with ordinary manures, but there is every probability that the soil is naturally very rich in mineral alkalies. The soil used by Mr. DePew is similar. That troublesome smilax-eating cater- pillar, which seems almost identical with the cut-worm, is still bothering some of our growers. An application of lime water to the soil, combined with hand picking, seems the best remedy, though often ineffectual. A "new" carnation was to be seen around the holidays — a white flower splashed and fringed with bright green. A cursory glance by any one familiar with flowers showed that the color was artificial, instead of being a flower sport- ing into leaf form ; it was evidently col- ored by the absorption of some chemical, most probably sulphate of copper. It was certainly ingenious, but one with a sense of artistic fitness can hardly com- mend painting the lily, as the man who wrote Shakespeare says. The florists rather looked upon these flowers as a horticultural joke, but a good many of them were bought in all good faith by the admiring public. Opinions vary a good deal as to the holiday trade. It is conceded that flow- ers were scarce ; few growers were cut- ting a full crop of roses, yet the average price was not large. Bulbs were plenti- ful enough ; they are likely to be for some time to come. Beauties were very scarce ; it was almost impossible to find any New Year's morning, so their place had to be filled with Mag- na Charta. The trade price realized by the latter on Jan. i was ^9 a dozen. Beauties brought about $12 a dozen, taking them just as they came, and as many of them were very poor, it hardly paid the retailers to handle them. The New Year's trade was not nearly so good as Christmas, as most of the wealthier people now spend that holiday out of town ; New Year's day receptions are quite out of date among people of social prominence. Lilac, and very good too, averaged a dollar a bunch. Whether this pays is a question for the growers to answer ; na- tive plants may, but imported stock, which often costs about 65 cents a plant by the time all charges are paid, must produce a lot of flowers before expenses are returned. Of carnations Grace Wilder, in spite of unsatisfactory qualities, takes the lead, in consequence of its desirable color ; it brought from J2.50 to fe a hundred at the holidays. Very fine violets brought %7. a hundred, but a good many brought less. Mermets brought 25 cents at Christ- mas, and 20 at New Year's day, but there were a lot of poorly-colored ones in the market which sold much cheaper. Perles brought 15 cents, and Niphetos 12. Next season we shall probably see more Sun- set than Perles, judging from popular sentiment. The orchid market is fairly settled ; the values do not seem to fluctuate very greatly. Siebrecht & Wadley fill a good many outside orders for these flowers, sending them as far west as Indianapolis, in addition to their home trade. Lfelias run about %\ a dozen, counting by the single flowers, though they are of course sold on the spikes. Dendrobiums run about the same value. Calanthes are sold by the spike ; thej' range from 50 cents to a dollar each, according to size and quality. Cattleyas are sold by the single flower, and they average from 50 to 75 cents each. Cypripediums vary in price according to the variety : the ordinary kinds, insigne and the like, bring %2 to $^ a dozen ; fancy varieties, such as Spi- cerianum, Sanderianum and others of that class, run up to J6 a dozen. Lycastes run about 50 cents apiece. Taste has be- come more cultivated since orchids first became known to the general public, and the mere fact that it is an orchid flower will not sell one, unless it possesses merit into the bargain. Mr. Wadley has a strong impression that the Puritan will be something of a success later in the season ; it is quite possible that the apparent immaturity of its flowers is at least partly due to its being forced before it is sufficiently de- veloped for the process. Emily Louise Tapun. BOUVARDIA PrE-SIDENT CLEVELAND. — This has been awarded a certificate of merit by the Royal Hort. society, London. A Fine Mignonette. — Mr. Jos. Tail- by, Wellesley, Mass., sends us a spike of mignonette cut from one of his last year's .seedlings. It is a handsome specimen. The head is compact, the flowers being borne on pendulous branchlets from the main stem, and nearly all the flowers open at the same time. Geraniums. — Watch your young stock and don't let them crowd each other. If crowded for room, pinch off some of the larger leaves, and in this way admit light between them. Throw out a portion rather than let them all become drawn. Grow good stuff or none at all. It will pay in the end. G. Np;w Carnations. — Mr. Chas. Krick sends us specimen blooms of his new car- nations, " Elmont " and "Volunteer." The first is a crimson of good color and form, and the second is variegated pink and white. All the blooms sent were on stems of good length, and none had burst the calyx. We have received a box of the new carnation, "White Gem," from Geo. E. Buxton of Nashua, N. H. The variety we think merits the originator's descrip- tion, which he sends on application. If it is as free a bloomer as the sprays we saw would indicate, it should be very profitable for cut flower growers. 254 The American Florist. Jan. IS, '\^' For Cut Flowers. ^',» Man)' years ago, when orchid col- lections were rare, their cultivation was surrounded by the greatest mystery ; their habits and reijuirements were little un- derstood ; they were subjected to all sorts of improper treatment ; they roasted and steamed in little close houses, and dried and rested until most of them wentto their long rest, and their places were supplied by fresh importations, to receive similar treatment with a like result. A good-sized orchid collection in those da\s required the services of a large force of men, to sponge the leaves and pseudo-bulbs, to destroy the scale and other insects which weakened and killed the plants. Those grown on blocks of wood and in baskets had to be taken down and dipped in a tub or tank, and hung up to drip before they were returned to their places, so that no water would fall on the foliage of those grown beneath Ihem. It is only within a recent date when progressive commercial men and a few others, contrary to the writings of would- be authorities on orchid culture, have in- troduced the use of the hand-hose and abolished the parasitical pests and done away with much useless labor. The methods of cultivation have been so sim- plified since growers have better under- stood their requirements, that many have been induced to enter into their cultiva- tion, both for private enjoyment and market purposes, and the day is not far distant when nearly all large commercial establishments will grow them to some extent. When we consider for a moment the geo- graphical distribution of orchids and the varied climatic conditions under which they grow, it seems wonderful that they may nearly, or I may say quite, all be grown under one roof successfully. The orchids from the East Indies, the Ma- layan archipelago and other tropical parts of the old world, do not require the high temperature which it was once thought ncessary to give them ; the fact that most of them will make their growth during our summer, when it is sufliciently warm, and that comparatively little heat will answer in winter during their season of rest and bloom, enables us to grow them in the warm end of the same house where we may grow the htlias from Mexico, the cattleyas from Ilrazil, and other tropical .\merican orchids in the intermediate section; with the beautiful odontoglossoms, masdevallias and other cool .sorts from the elevated districts of these tropical countries, in the cool end. In order to provide the proper condi- tions under cultivation, it is necessary to know .something of the conditions under which they grow naturally ; such as the latitude, whether from the low, hot dis- tricts, or high, cool, mountainous regions; whether the position is exposed ami sun- ny, or shaded ; and for terrestrial sorts — those growing in the ground — the nature of the soil should be known. A knowl- edge of these and kindred points is essen- tial to their successful cultivation, for the great object is to imitate nature so far as lies in our power. The epiphytal orchids — those growing on trees, rocks and in other elevated situations — need a small amount of ma- terial on which to feed, for although they are commonly supposed to live on air, in reality the}- have an accumulation of rich material, formed by falling leaves, ferns and lichens which grow among the roots, the dead bodies of insects, the excre- ments of birds, etc., all of which, with the action of time and copious rains, vield suitable material in sufficient quan- tity for their moderate requirements. In cultivation, if they are tied to blocks with a little moss, or placed in pots nearly filled with broken crocks and an inch or two of moss, or a mixture of mDss, fibrous peat and charcoal, or other rough ma- terial, they do well enough. The terrestrial kinds — growing usually at the ba,se of trees, near rocks or clumps of bushes where the soil is generally light and fibrous — will do well in the same material, but require more of it; and for cypripediunis and a few other strong-growing kinds, a little peat or turfy loam may be added; however, in all cases the drainage should be perfect to allow of frequent waterings. From a commercial point of view, the value of orchids has lain largely hereto- fore in the prices realized from the sale of plants, some of which have brought almost fabulous sums ; but the florist of to-day will have his attention drawn more particularly to the daily market value of the cut blooms. Do orchids pay? Can you sell them ? are the questions, or rather conundrums, which are frequently put to your essayist. To the first he would answer that by judicious selection of a few free-growing and flowering sorts, with proper treatment, a good return may be had on the investment, and fair compensation for the labor and expense of cultivation. To the second question, yes, anRKS grown in pots and now in my calceolaria house are in bloom, but those in cold frames have not yet shown signs of flowering. Hardv CvrRirEDiUMS. — Have just brought in a few pots for forcing. Had them till now in a cold frame from which frost had not been fully excluded. Will bring others in in .succession. About the end of March will store the balance in the ice house, and thence bring them in as I want them for June and early July flowers. Trillium grandii'lori'm is another wild flower that I treat in the same way as I do the hardy cypripediums, only as it is more sensitive to heat I have to treat The American Florist. 255 G\KH1 S^RWtO PNWSX f it accordingly. Both brought in at one time and othervpise treated alike, the tril- liums would be in bloom before the or- chids had well started to grow. Grown in pots and boxes and treated as above, both did very well with me last year. My douki,e cinerarias are showing a greater variety of color than they used to do, also a large percentage has come double. While the singles make the prettiest pot plants, they are of very little use as cut flowers, but the doubles last well when they are cut. IxoRAS are very welcome in winter. Although perpetual bloomers, they seem to particularly favor me about Christmas, when their large heads of orange and scarlet come in to good advantage. They need warm, genial quarters at all times. They are grown a good deal in private gardens, but very little b}- florists ; even those who make a specialty of fine plants report no sale for ixoras. StreIvITzia regin.E is a gorgeous old Kafiir, yielding its showy orange and purple-blue flowers abuudanth' in winter, and too, often more or less throughout the rest of the year. The flowers last well when cut, but on account of their large size, odd and stiff' appearance, they are seen to best advantage on the plants. G1.0-XINIA.S. — Pot up a batch for April. HYDRANGEA.S. — Bring in a lot, and don't forget to try .some H. rosea. ROGIERA GRATi.ssiMA is a Mexican evergreen shrub that is now in bloom with us. Every shoot is terminated by heads of pinkish laurestiue-like flowers that are very sweet-scented. Very pretty as a plant, but as the florets drop so soon, of little avail for cutting. Freesia refracTa AI.BA is the best of all, and uow in perfection. And we can have it in succession for a couple of months yet. The bulbs multiply exceed- ingh', and we can force them year after year. L,EPTOSYNE MARITIMA has been in good bloom with me since the first of December, and is the brightest yellow flower I have. Capital for cutting. Raise it from seeds every year. Al,LAMANDA ScHOTTil. — In Warm greenhouses where there is plenty of head room, this noble vine may be had in bloom in abundance in winter, when yel- low flowers, apart from bulbs, are not ver}' plentiful. Ci,ERODENDRON Balfouri.— I have it in good bloom now in a stove greenhouse. Cut the vines in close in August ; kept them dry for a few weeks, then let them come along slowlj'. Thej' are very show}' in the greenhouse, but the flowers soon wilt after being cut. LiBONiA Penrhcsiensis is now in full bloom, and a very pretty plant it is. It comes in immediately after Serico- graphis Ghiesbrechtiana, and before Li- bouia floribunda, which is also opening its flowers. While these two libonias are not showy enough for use as cut flowers, their compact habit and profu- sion of bloom render them very desirable greenhouse decorative plants. I raise a fresh lot from cuttings every year. Giant Pansies. Mr. Fred. Roemer, Ouelinburg, Ger- many, has sent us specimen flowers of a strain of giant pansies which are quite remarkable for size and coloring. The accompanying illustrations are life size and are good representatious of the speci- men blooms sent. Talks About Annuals. BY M. B. FAXON. If the reader will stop and think a mo- ment, he will no doubt agree with the writer when he makes the statement : "More attention is being given to the cultivation of annuals," and it is high time, for amongst our annuals are some of the most beautiful flowers that grow. What flower can compare with the sweet pea, with its beautiful form and delicate fragrance ? Your answer is : An orchid. Yes ! an orchid does, or rather the sweet pea is the only flower that grows that can be made into a bouquet or design with an orchid and not detract from its beauty ; in fact, putting these two flowers together seems to add a charm to both, if that were possible. But your orchid from which you cut a few flowers costs from fs to fcoo, while $1 will buy sweet pea seed euough to plant a row from which in season a large bunch of flowers can be gathered every day ; and the best part of it is that the more you pick the more you can pick. Again, where can be found in the whole floral world a more "superb" flower than the aster? And in fact the whole family of annuals is replete with floral beauties. But as it is my object to write a few hints for the cultivation of annuals, I will begin without further delay with my arch favorite, the aster. THE ASTER. I usually make two plantings of asters — the first about the ist of March, and the second the ist of April — in the green- house in shallow boxes, and as soon as the plants are well up prick them out into thumb-pots. From that time until they are set in the open ground where they are to remain, the greatest care is necessary to keep them from becoming spindling. "Keep them as cool as pos- sible and still keep them growing," is what I am continually writing my gar- dener, and if this is attended to, good stocky plants will be the result. About the ist to the 15th of May the plants should be set in the open ground in rows or beds, as the cultivator may prefer, but in either case the plants should be set at least eighteen inches apart — two feet is better if one has plenty of space. The bed in which asters are to grow must be rich ; green manure must not be used. My plan is to spade into my aster beds every fall a good dressing of well- rotted barnyard manure, say at the rate of twenty cords per acre. Let the bed lay until spring ; then give a good dress- ing of some chemical fertilizer, dig over the bed, rake it smooth, and it is ready for the plants. If the weather is dry when the plants are set out, they must be watered until they become thoroughly established. Keep the soil loose and free from weeds until the buds begin to set, 56 The American Florist Jan. IS, when all cultivation must cease. When the plants are two-thirds grown they should be tied up to stakes ; otherwise, il a heavy storm should come when the\ are in bloom, the plants will be leveled to the ground and the flowers covered with dirt and spoiled. A bed of asters is in its prime from eight to ten dajs, and a grander sight is seldom seen than during this time, especially before any of the flowers have been cut. THE SWEET PEA. It is a question in my mind whether the sweet pea is not the most beautiful annual in cultivation. Its delicate fra- grance, beautiful form and varietj- of coloring make it a favorite with the flo- rist, while its culture and long continu- ance of blooming secure for it a place in every flower garden. Sweet peas must be planted as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. The seed should be sown in drills and covered at least six inches deep. This may be done in two ways. Having prepared the ground and made the drills the desired depth, drop the seed and draw into the drill earth enough to cover the seed two inches deep. As soon as the plants appear through this covering, draw into the drill two inches more earth, and so on until the drill is filled even with the surface of the ground ; or the seed may be dropped and covered in the usual manner. The surface of the ground sometimes becomes hard just as the young plants are about to appear, especially after a shower fol- lowed by a hot sun, and unless some means is taken to prevent this, many of the young plants will not break through the soil, and no more will be seen of them than if the seed had not germinated at all, and those annoying "gaps" will appear in the rows. A slight raking just as the plants are breaking ground will prevent this, and also kill any small weeds that may have started. The only laborious task in the cultivation of sweet peas is bushing them, and bushed they must be almost as soon as they are well up. Having plenty of birch brush at hand, the writer uses that, bushing the same as for tall-growing garden varieties. Wire netting makes an excellent support and is very neat. Whatever they are trained upon must be firmly secured in position, as the vines when fully grown will be blown down unless very strongly supported. Whatever supports are used, it will be found an excellent plan to place them in position before the peas are planted ; then sow a row of seed on each side of this support, which, when the vines are fully grown, will be entirely hidden from view, and a beautiful wall of flowers will be the result. If I were asked to sum up the whole secret of sweet pea culture in one sentence, I should say: "Plant early and plant deep." Boston, Mass. Philadelphia. — At the meeting of the Germantown Hort. society Dec. .S oflicers for the ensuing year were elected as fol- lows : President, H. II. Shoemaker ; vice- presidents, Jonathan Jones, Chas. J. Wis- tar, Dr. M. M. Walker; secretary, Thos. B. Meehan ; treasurer, Joseph Meehan. The iNTliRNATIONAL E.'vHIHITION AT Ghent, Belgium. — This will open at Ghent April 15 and continue to April 22, iS.S.S, under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural and Botanical Society of (ihent. The prizes consist of eighteen subjects of art, 120 gold medals, 500 silver gilt medals, and 550 silver medals off'ered for competition in 410 classes. Best Forcing Varieties. .J Carnation growers are • asking what varieties to plant. All wish only prolific sorts and many lament that certain varieties disappointed them. That old favorite the Snowdon is now in bad re- pute with many. Formerly few sorts equaled it in bloom. Now we have en- quiries about as follows: "What is the matter with the Snowdon carnation ? The plants are models of good health and vigor, yet we have verj- few flowers — we are disappointed." We think a whole bed may become sterile in time, and about in this way : Cuttings taken indiscriminately may have a proportion from plants which have borne no flowers. Such plants grow wonderfully and become as large as a l)ushel measure. They produce a great many cuttings, all of which will be like the parent, unproductive. The prolific par- ents on the contrarj- make few cuttings and thus in a few seasons one's stock of Snowdon becomes unproductive of any- thing but foliage and stems. So disap- pointed were we the last year, that we concluded to reject the Snowdon entirely. On second thought however, we conclud- ed to take cuttings only from the most floriferous plants. The result is a bed of plants as productive as we could wish, and very satisfactory. This tendency to sterility or unproduct- iveness is greater with the Snowdon than with other varieties, and in future we will propagate only from floriferous speci- mens. Some growers complain of Fd- wardsii, others with ourselves believe it to be one of the most profitable ones ; looking over our beds of this variety we do not find a plant that is not floriferous. Indeed all the sort.s — except Snowdon in the past — are as productive as we can ask. Of the many varieties introduced last year only a few are worthy of culture, and this is the case ever)- year. One of the old varieties — President De Graw — is likely to come into favor again. Last year it did well and also this year, but for it, our stock of early flowers would have been short. Hinze's White is a fine sort but it is rather late, and out of doors does not usnalh- grow as vigorously as some others; even when dug in the fall the plants are often small and require some time to recuperate. Amongst pink varieties Grace Wilder is very .satisfac- tory. True, the flowers fade prematurely and it has a tendency to bloom in crops. Grace I'ardon takes its place in .some particulars though a little dark in color and not quite as double. It excels the prece ling in vigor 'and in regularity of bloom. Century is magnificent, but it produces few long stems. Amongst dark crimsons and maroons we have yet the King of the Crimsons and Seawan, and these will answer for a little while as the coming crimson is yet scarce and too high for general cultivation. It appeared, how- ever, a year ago and will no doubt appear in the catalogues at an early day unless some imperfection shall be developed. Of several yellows, liultercup is still unrivaled. Us early and con.stanl bloom, magnificent flowers and good health and vigor are all that can be desired. In one particular mainly can we ask an improve- ment— it has a few red streaks. Portia grows in favor. .\s a grower it is unsur- passed, and its intense fiery scarlet, with long stems to a large proportion of the florets make it a favorite among florists. It was not intended in this article to allude to all the desirable varieties of the carnation, but rather to mention our own experience in reply to many esteemed correspondents in relation to the .Snowdon. At one time it was thought that the main stock of white pink would be supplied by it. Gradually it became unproductive, but by the careful application of the remedy suggested it will become as pop- ular as ever until a new white seedling appears as prolific and as good in every- way, with the advantage of more long stems. F'or such a sort there is room, and it is said that there are already sev- eral candidates awaiting announcement. Union ville, Pa. Thos. F. Seal. Odds and Ends. As I sit down to write this letter I am reminded by an unwonted din in the outer world, that another 3-ear is drawing rapidly to a close, and I feel that I can- not make a better beginning than by wishing my fellow readers of the FLORIST a very happy and prosperous New Year — to be sure my congratulations will be received at a somewhat late day, since the new year will be in its teens before this is in print, liut I find some comfort in the maxim that " 'Tis better late than never." In noting the successes of the past year, we will all find that numerous failures are also to be recorded, and there can be no better time than the present for adopting such methods as will prevent a recurrence of those failures during 'SS. Florists, like men in other vocations, are seldom satisfied with moderate succe.ss, we have all a desire to " spread our wings for some loftier flight," but while study- ing to increase our individual prosperity, and to avoid the failures encountered in the past, we should not overlook the fact that to each of us belongs a share of the work of promoting trade interests gener- ally ; and it would be well, if at this sea- son, proverbial forgood resolutions, every reader of the Florist would resolve to address himself in future with greater •-.eal to this work. To begin with, let there be a more general recital of our ex- perience ; the most casual observer, look- ing over a volume of the Florist would be impressed with the limited number of its contributors, in proportion to the number of practical florists in the I'nited States, and yet there is not one florist in the country who could not from time to time recount some bit of experience that would prove valuable and interesting to many others. The last meeting of the Florist Club was one of the best yet held ; there was a very in.strnctive discusson on the sub- ject of bedding plants. Geraniums were regarded as indispensable for summer decoration, particularly the double varie- ties. Mr. Will. I'ra.ser thought that double pink and white ought to be more generally used. Mr. l-)d. Hermann con- sidered geraniums unsuitable for city squares, where as a rule they receive but little water. This however is a mistake — geraniums are a class of flowering plants that stand drought well. 1 had two fine beds last snninier that were a perfect mass of bloom the whole .season and they had not a drop of water from the time they were planted, except what providence sent, and that was very little. iS88. The American Florist. 257 Watering a geranium bed, as flower-beds are generally watered, spoils the bloom more than it benefits the plants. Beds of scarlet geraniums are perhaps growing monotonous, and as Mr. Fraser said, the general use of other colors would be a positive relief, but as to white geraniums, single or double — while there are several good varieties — I have for my own part never taken kindly to them for out-door work, as the least shower of rain quite disfigures them. Cherry and peach blooms are not prized very highly in their season, but during the holidays they prove very acceptable ; good branches three to five feet long set in water and given a warm corner, will bloom in from fifteen to twenty davs, yielding pretty sprays of flowers and foliage. The holidaj- rush having subsided, our florists are getting down to steady work in preparing for spring trade ; a run through the different establishments shows plenty of young stock in excellent condition. There are florists here and elsewhere, who find some particular stock as specially adapted to their trade, and in such cases it is folly to handle a gen- eral collection ; grow only such plants as experience shows to be most marketable, and grow them well ; a badly grown plant of any kind is hard to dispose of — even hard to give away. As room is required many things that have been occupying space may be removed ; bouvardia can if necessary be disposed of in boxes and set out of the way till spring. Unless in cases where cut flowers are the principal feature of the business, there is little use keeping bouvardia on the benches after the holidays. A. W. M. Baltimore, Md,, January i, iSSS. Gr.\nd Rapids, Mich. — At the annual meeting of the Grand River Valley Hort. society Dec. 21, the following officers were elected for 1S8S : Chas. W, Garfield, president; J. A. Pierce, vice-president; W. N. Cook, secretary; E. C. Phillips, treasurer; E. C. Bailey, Robt. Graham, E. M. Ball and Thos. Wilde, executive committee. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. MTUATION WANTEI)-By a first-class rose grow- j er and plnntsman. Best of references. Address Grower, care American Florist, Chicago. dress J of W. C. HARCUS, Central Falls, R. I. SITUATION WANTED. -By experienced florist; Norwegian; single. Best references from Nor- way, Germany and this Country. Early forcing of cut flowers a specialty. Private or commercial. Western place preferred. Arne Zetlitz, 185 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Married and have small family, ^commendations, or a month's trial. Adares lt>fj Jane street, Chicago. W. J.F., ; W. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass. SITUATION WANTED.-As gardener or florist; private or commercial, by a first-class man in every branch of the profession ; 30 years' experience, 16 years in America, north and south; first-class orchid and rose grower, forcing grapes, etc. Can make up designs, etc. in the most artistic style. ■.n_„. = ..,. ,< » jj GARDENER, WANTED.— A practical florist who understands growing bulbs and tteneral stock, A good po- sition to a steady man. Apply to James Pape, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. WANTED.— A young or middle aged man who un- derstands how to do anything about a florists' establishment; potting, selling plants, picking out catalogue orders, etc. State wages expected. Ad Immediately N. S. Griffith, Independence, Mo.^ WANTED.— A partner in the seed business. Ad- dress F. N. LANG. St. Paul, Minn. WANTED.— A young man who understands grow- ing plants and cut flowers for market. State references, wages, etc. Apply to F. A. Chapman, Grand Rapids. Mich. W ANTED— A flrst-classcut fiowerarranger, of city enee. Address giving salary expected, ferences and experience. J. WiLiiisoN ELLIOTT, Pittsburgh, Pa. WANTED— A thoroughly practical and competent rose grower, to take charge of a large estab- lishment, heated by steam. Address Hayue, 19 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. FOR SALE.— New, Grand Street Greenhonses, cheap for cash, at once; two blocks from State Capitol; convenient to railroad depots and street cars. C. F. FiTZSIftiMONS, Lansing, Mich. FOR SALE.— Splendid chance for young man with small capital to start in business. Eight houses, in good shape, about 10,000 sq. ft. of glass. I'™ miles from center of city of Springfield, Mass. Terms very easy. Good reasons for selling. Write for par- ticulars to E. W. Clarke & Son, Springfield, Mass. ^OR SALE.— The stock and good will of a florist J? business, in a thriving Maryland town of 4,000 inhabitants. Hare chance for a young man. For particulars address WALKER, care Am. Florist. FOR SALE.— The best retail and wholesale florist and seedsman's business in the Northwest (population 150,000). Reason for selling, with full particulars furnished on application. Address Bata, care American Florist, Chicago. F(H! SAl.l'^. Established greenhouse, plant, and vc^'ciiihlc l)usiness, and agency nursery trade— siitlicieiti tn make a nice living, in one of the most attractive and pleasant towns on the Ohio river; two railroads and river to ship on; good city trade 10 miles off", and four other good towns near. 3,000 feet of glass; houses nearly new. Good building connected with greenhouses for office and work- shop; frame dwelling with 5 rooms. Particulars on application. Address Oscar Wright, Moundsville, W. Va. A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Orders are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, in any size pota and in any quantity : PERLE DES JAKDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA FKANCE, SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, C. MERMET, AMERICAN BEAUTY, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. IGth, 18S6. Send for circular giving prices and terms. Mention American Florist. ,@©0 B©S1S. The leading varieties, at $4.00 and $5.00 per hundred. Fine stock of VERBENAS, $2.60 per hundred. I,arge stock of BEBDING PLANTS at lowest figures. Send for Trade List, now ready. GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, LOUISVILLE, KY. ROSE WOOD OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES : Marechal Niel, Climbing Devoniensis, Cloth of Gold, Glorie de Dijon, Hermosa, Devoniensis, La- marque, General Jacqueminot, and Coquette des Blanches. We should be glad to hear from any one having cuttings of any of the above to spare, giving quantity and price. FRASER & LIPPINCOTT, HIINTSVILLE, ALA. BOUND ¥0LUMES OF THE American Florist VOLUME II. Handsomely bound in cloth with leather back and corners, and title lettered on back iu gilt may now be had from this office. ' American Florist Co., 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. OUR SPECIALTIES. i^lOVELTIES m l^OSES AND OTHER PLANTS. — ) ALSO (— FLORISTS' STOCK FOR FORCING. Hii^r^ «ss oo., RICHMOND, IND. NOVELTIES IN ROSES. Also the leading forcing varieties Teas, H. Teas and H. Perpetuals. 1,000 large roses in 6 and r-inch pots; C. Mermet, La France, Sunset, Perles and Bon Silenes, at S25.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best varieties, 5 and 6-inch pots, $15.00 to $20.00 per 100. Bouvardias. 2H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Gardenia Radicans, ® $8.00 per 100. Grand Duke Jasmine, ® $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. 3,000 American Holly, Ilex opaca, ® $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. Choicest buds and cut flowers at lowest market prices. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, Ky. Imported H. P. Roses, WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JAMAICA PLAIN, (Boston), MASS. Budded Roses for Winter Forcing or Spring Market Sales — M. P. and Teas. SPECIAIj OFFER: The following varieties, equal quantities of each, we sell for $10.00 per 100. H. P.— Anna de Diesbaeh, La France, Gen'l Jacque- minot, Paul Neyron, Queen of Queens, Comtesse of Oxford, Jules Margottin, Anna Alexieff, Mme. Ga- briel Luizet, Mme. Knorr, Marie Baumann, Gloire Lypnnaise, Her Majesty, M. de Lyon, Alfred Colomb. The following Tea Roses at $12.00 per 100 : Perle des Jardins, Mme. Lambard, Marie Van Houtte, Mme. Falcot, Mme. Charles, Mile. Franzisca Krue- ger. Duchess Mathilde, Cornelia Cook. Catalogiie on application. Dormant buds of the new H. P's of 1887— Earl of Dufferin. dark, nearly black; Lady Helene Stewart, red. The new Tea Rose Miss Ethel Brownlow, similar to C. Mermet, very free flowering. All at $1.00 each. Cyclamen persicum, fine plants in buds which will flower in November, $1.00 each. American Beauty, Bennett, Papa Gontier, Niphetos in 6-inch pots, 50c. each. SCHULTHEIS BROTHERS, P. O. Bo.\ 78. College Point, Long Island, N. T. EJ. BEJIV-A.iei3, Orleans, France. roses on their ohtw roots -A. SFECI.A.IjT'Z". Nursery Stock of all Descriptions. For particulars apply to B. BENARD. JR, NILES. CAJL — )TB11 BOSiai— The very FINEST and BEST quality. GABRIEL MARC, WOODSIDE, L. I., N.Y. James L. Boyson, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. Isf Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogue of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES nd will be sent free A large stock of the last two years varieties, as veil as all the older kinds for sale. RO «E? S . 58 The American Florist. Jan. 15, Midwinter Floral Fashions. Next to roses, lily of the valley, forget- me-nots and violets are the most fashion- able flowers for personal wear, and what are called "spring flowers " — tulips, a/,a- leas and lilies--with hyacinths and free- sia, are the most in vogue for room ar- rangements. Large roses are in request for gifts. From three to five long stem blossoms have the thorns cut off, and are tied together close up to the flowers with a sash, on which is stamped in gilt some motto and the date, or only the latter. A cluster of violets, lilies, forget-me-not or mignonette is tied in and turned down on the stems. The roses are laid in a " rose box" the color of the flowers. These rose boxes are made of moire and lined with satin. Boxes for lilies, violets, etc., are gotten up in the same style. Wedding bouquets of the most stylish description are put together loosely, or- chids. Bride roses, orange flowers and very small oranges being tied close up to the flowers, and a profusion of stems and foliage are left to fall below. Opera and reception boucjuets are composed of one flower. Those of Jacqueminot roses are tied with cream-colored satin sashes, or with crimson ribbon if carried by bru- nettes. Bouquets of forget-me-nots are wired, and are tied with white ribbon. They are all made very large. Pink is the favorite color for dinner decorations. A low plateau is made over the table, with only end spaces reserved for the candelabra. An arrangement of Blermet roses and pink bouvardia— three roses and a cluster of bouvardia being placed together. .\ vine of asparagus pluniosus is laid around the table above the covers, and sprays of it are intro- duced in a fanciful fashion over flowers. Sometimes a silver bowl containing lilies stands in the center. \ charming bed of stevia and lily of the valley was the deco- ration of a dinner table this week. The garland has found its way to the table also. It is usually made of Grace Wilder carnations and their own foliage, and is laid diagonally from one end of the table to the other, on a pale pink satin cloth. It is finished at each end with loops of pink satin ribbon. The two most prominent designs in decoration for apartments are the gar- land and the bank. Nothing is more graceful and elegant than a garland of flowers and foliage arranged over win- dows, mirrors, doors and cabinets. Sev- eral strings of asparagus are lightly twisted into a large loose coil. I'lowers are either tied in this, or a separate chain of them is hung just above the foliage, touching it, and looping a line of color on its edge. The garland always sweeps on the floor, particular care being taken to have the ends handsome. When ar- ranged over a window or mirror, the large end of it is fastened to one side of the T^/*Pj top cornice or frame with loops of satin ribbon or gauze ; it is then drawn partial- ly over, and falls down one side. A bank of blossoms is arranged every- where possible — at the base of mirrors, in a corner, or in the most conspicuous posi- tion in the room. Mantel pieces are not banked, but are trimmed across the front with a garland, and if of Oueen .\nne style, garlands droop from the top to the floor; vases of large roses orna- ment the ends, or perhaps an effect with stevia and flowers one side and roses the other. The handsomest banks made are those of orchids and Asparagus plumo- sus. This is a beautiful way to show these rich flowers at their best. .\t a recent private ball a bank of stevia and cypripediums was greatly admired. Masses of azaleas are formed into corner banks with handsome eff'ect, and orange trees in fruit (miniature ones) are so placed that a bank of foliage and oranges has a rich appearance. Palmettos enter largely into large decorations, as do wheat and straw re- ceptacles for flowers. Where many rooms are to be decorated, dried palmettos and the golden straw and wheat are admir- able, combined with yellow flowers, in a room, for instance, furnished with crim- son upholstery. The screening of corri- dor walls is very fashionable, either lau- rel. Cape smilax or other evergreens being used on wire frames. Walls screened with choice vines are much more beautiful, Lygodium scan dens grown and trained together in coils being ex- quisite for this purpose. Cown garniture with natural flowers is very simple. Lily of the valley is used solel)-, and this is made into a garland extending from one shoulder across the corsage to the side, where it is finished with a tassel. Fannik A. Benson. New York. Boston. The cut flower trade has been very dull since the holidays. Very little notice was taken of New Year's. I'Veesia, lilacs, lily of the valley, tulips and roses are abundant. Jac(is are be- ginning to come in in .small quantities. Smilax finds a readier sale than it did last year. Benj. Grey of Maiden has a house lOO feet long filled with the pink Cape Cod ponil lily, which he is forcing for early iiloom. W. F;. Doyle has put his mes.senger boys into uniform. Welch Bros, have just completed a large addition to their store. Galvin Bros.' new store on Tre- mont street is a beauty. Progress is the order of the day. J. G. Coolidge, a well-known farmer and florist of Cambridge, died on Thurs- day, Dec. 29, aged 67. Prof. C. S. Sargent is quite ill at his home in Brookline. Fires. — The greenhouses of Mr. Chas. T. Curtis at Jamaica Plain were burned on the night of Dec. 2S ; loss f2,ooo. The old year gave John Gorniley a parting shot in the shape of a fire on the night of Dec. ,;i, by which his greenhouse was damaged to the extent of #500. The greenhouse belonging to C. H. Andrews at Lynn was partially burned on the night of Jan. 3. All the above fires were due to overheating. The Gardeners' and Florists' club held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. ,^, at the new club rooui, about nine- ty members being present. A paper on orchids (which may be found in another column) was read by Mr. Benj. Grey, and was very favorably received. It was dis- cussed quite freely. The subject of a house warming at the new club room was talked over, and was referred to a com- mittee, which recon mends that the event take place on Saturday. Jan. 21. This seems to be an au>])ioious time for house warmings, it being whispered that Welch Bros. an,txi() damages. The company had promised to open the drain, but neg- lected to redeem its promise. i888. The American Florist, 259 Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Adverttsins Department of the Ameuican Ft.oKlST 13 lor Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to remember it. I^" Advertisements for Kehruary 1 issue must KEACH US by noon, Jan. 2o. Address, THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. J. M. Thorburu & Co., New York, seeds ; R. D. Hoyt, Bay View, Fla., nur- sery stock ; Fred. Roemer, Quedlinburg, Germany, seeds ; John Goode & Co., Hyde Park, 111., plants ; Cole & Bro, Pella, la., seeds; E. Bonner & Co., Xeuia, O., plants ; W. P. Simmons & Co., Geneva, O., plants. The Florist takes this occasion to state that the letters which have appeared in our columns under the head " From our New York Correspondent," have been furnished by that well-known writer, Mrs. Fannie A. Benson. Our subscription 1.1ST is celebrating the New Year by making a magnificent growth. We are more than pleased to hear from all our old friends so prompt- ly, and we thank you for the new names you send in with your own. We are gratified to say that in the last two weeks we have received fully three times as many subscriptions as in the correspond- ing two weeks of last year, and we thought we were remarkably well fa- vored then. We shall endeavor to merit your approval by making still further improvements in your paper. Subscriptions for the American Fi SPECIALTIES FOR JANUARY. FINE ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, ^ VIOLETS, TULIPS, :^ CYCLAMENS, ORCHIDS. HARRISII LILIES. WM. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. QTHOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort, Hall, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier. Bennett. Pierre Guillott, American Beauty. Mer- met. La France. Malmaison, Cook. Bride. Niphetos. i'erle, Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long stems; other flowers in variety. We shall have .1 particularly large lot of Mermets and Peries. so that in sending to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feel reasonably sure of getting tbeni. Unknown parties must give satisfactory reference or let us send C. O. D. Write for information. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers # Florists' Supplies B1 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. CHAS. E. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 38 So. 16th Street, S PHILADELPHia, PA. Mention American Florist. Tho^. Yonng, Jr., \ Co, Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 1885, >n W 24th St.. NEW YORK. 42 u 5^kUe 5tr, OPEN ISKJHT ■■" DAV: '1g_ Wholesale Dealer in Gut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & Commission (T)erchants OF CUT Ei'I.rOVXrEJFeS, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention Ameuican Florist. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINGTON, D. C. Growers of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coming Winter. GEO. MULLEN, 17 CHAPMAN PLACE, (near Parker House), WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION DEALER IN Fresh Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies. Flowers carefully packed and shipped to all points in Western and Middle States. Orders by Tele^rraph, Mail, Telephone or Express promptly attended to. THEO. ROEHRS, WHOLESALE 153 W. 31sT ST., NEW YORK. -: specialties :- Smilax, Narcissus. Lily of the valley. Tulips, Roman Hyacinths, Lilacs. CURRIE BROS., Growers ol and Wholesale Dealers in i#T FLOW£., MILiarAUKEE, JSLIS, Sexi> for price List, CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc., Address, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. 30C .S. Halstetl Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS, AMD GROiarERS' AGEWT. Regular shipping orders especially solicited. .6o The American Florist. Jan. 15, ^eeil ©Taele. Seed Trade association.— William Megsal, president, Wethersfield, Conn.; Albert M- Mc- CuUough, secretary, Cincinnati, O, J. W. LODI intends starting in the seed business at Lucas, Dak. The Northwestern Seed Co. has been organized at Aberdeen, Dak., with a capital of I25.000. CmCAi-.o.— The Michigan Lake Shore Seed Co., and the Desplaines Seed Co. have recently been incorporated, with headquarters in this city. J. D. Vander- cook will open a seed store here this spring, with branch at Austin, 111. The Seed Division of the Department of Agriculture. The American people do not fully real- ize the importance to the -nation of many of the bureaus. They are left to languish for want of funds to support them. The department of agriculture and the seed distributing bureau are hampered every year for lack of fuuds, and this is the most useful department of all, for it tries to help the farmers, horticulturists and stock raisers. It is a shame that senators from agricultural states and represent- atives sent here by farmers should refuse appropriations and sneer at the distribu- tion of seeds. Let me explain why this department is useful. Its objects are to ascertain the capabilitiesof each state for the raising of certain kinds of grain, veg- etables and fruits. In an interview with Mr. King, the very intelligent and shrewil superintendent of this bureau, he showed me the records kept to furnish this inves- tigation. This report shows what grain, fruit, etc., succeeds best in Minnesota, Texas, Florida and Maine, states widely separated by climate and nature of soils. A few years more of such records, aided by the experimental stations recently established, and the farmers and garden- ers of the states will not be in doubt what to plant.— Z^/-. E. 3/. Ihile, in Chiiai^o Inter-Occati. [We think the Inter-Ocean readers who have often received "Department Seeds " could add much to the doctor's views, but in a very different direction. The doctor has a great deal to learn.— Kn.] The Violet Disease. Yes, we've got it. Well, what is it? That's what a great many are asking, and no one seems ready to tell. We are ob- serving it closely, and are inclined to think it is a fungus and highly conta- gious, and that it is likely to spread over all the violet growing sections of our country. The disease seems to follow certain general laws common to epi- demics among both animals and plants. Us first appearance is unexplained. Just how it originates is unknown. Its first onset is most .severe. From the original center it spreads to other locali- ties, and so travels and flourishes long after it has spent its force in the place where it first appeared. It will doubtless die out before long or exist only in a mild form. Like instances have oc- curred, notably in the case of the potato rot, the peach disease on Long Island and the black knot on cherries. That the disease is fungoid appears fiom the fact that it attacks the leaves, buds, blo.s- soms and stems that seem to be other- wise entirely healthy. A spot will ap- pear on a leaf and immediately begin to spread as if eating its way in the healthy tissues. Where the spot is well defined there is more or less of a nucleus or raised portion. In a short time the leaf attacked turns yellow and a rapid decay is often present. That it is contagious is indicated by the fact that in our violet house some young healthy pausies, planted in the same bench with some violets that were diseased, became infected, and a little later some calendulas close by also be- came infected with what appeared to be precisely the same thing. The condi- tions favorable for developing ordinary mold seem to be just the conditions that favor the disease. Careful and thorough removal of all infected parts, a low temperature, abun- dance of air and slight watering seem to hold the disease in check. We are wait- ing to see if this treatment will result in a cure. We think it will, if thoroughly done. We are situated on Long Island about thirty miles east of New York, and in certain states of the atmosphere, with the wind in the right direction, can plainly discern the odors of the oil factories located in or near the cily. Just as these odors are brought, so may the germs of the violet disease be brought from the same vicinity where the disease has been very severe. II. T. FunnELI.. Huntington, N. Y. Water Cresses. Mr. M. A. Vigneau writes: Since 1.S67 I grow water cresses in a different way than the usual, and this is how I came to do it. When I lived at St. James, the owner of the grounds proceeded to level them, and in filling up the hollows, the contractor fetched amongst other rubbish a lot of kitchen refuse amongst which I noticed the pickings of water cresses. Imagine my surprise when I found a few davs after, that the cresses had started into growth and showed a lively vegeta- tion. I concluded to try at once growing them on a border with northern exposure. My success surpassed my expectations, as I obtained magnificent cress. Proceed in the following way if you wish to try : After preparing your soil well, heap it up liberally, then border the edges with planks, so that 2-inches of plank show above your bed ; fill this space with well- rotted manure going into mould, and soak your bed thoroughly. Set your cut- tings four inches apart and water liberally on warm days. Usually one watering a day will keep the plants perfect. I use the cresses as bought in the markets, have the tops for my meal and plant the lower ends. To be (piitc frank, however, cress thus raised is a trifle less tender and the leaf not ([uite as large as of that grown at the brookside ; still not every one has a brook on his place who is fond of cresses and who will gladly accept of my mode o{ Q\.\\\.wxit.— Tianslitlcd from I. von llorliiolc bv A. R. St. CATHARtNE.S, OnT. — Jas. Dunlop has rebuilt four houses 66xifi. Thos. Holder S: Son expect to open a seed store in the spring. They have remod- eled three of their houses iixix iS each, and will devote more space to roses and cunations for cut flowers. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1887. Jan. 16 — Tern., morning 27°, noon .^4°, evening 2.S°. Wind NF). Sunday. 17 — Tem. 14, II. 2. NW. Totted root- ed cuttings of Mt. of Snow geraniums. Repaired lath shades. Finished pricking out in boxes seedling pansies. Cleaned and spread geraniums in No. 4. 1.S— Tem. i.^, 4, ,v NW. to SW. Con- tinued repairing lath shades. Potted rooted cuttings of Mt. of Snow gerani- ums, .\chyranthes metallica and S.. Lin- denii. Nipped and thinned foliage of young geraniums. 19— Tem. 20, ;,o, ;,i. SW. Potted root- ed cuttings of variegated alyssum in rose pots — two in each pot. Put in bench cuttings of a variet3' of begonias. Thin- ned foliage of Mad. Salleroi geraniums. 20— Tem. ;,i, 44, 31. SW. to W. Con- tinued repairing lath shades. Put in cuttings of saUnas and gnaphaliums. Nipped young plants of Achyranthes Lindenii. 21 — Tem. 10, 32, 35- I'inished repair- ing lath shades. Propagated othonnas. Topped achyranthes and rose geraniums. 22— Tem. 48, 42, 43. SW. to N. Put in cuttings of IJegonia Saundersonii, B. semperflorens alba nana, libonias and Cuphea platycentra. Cleaned alternan- theras. 23— Tem. 35, 34. 32. N. to NW. Sun- day. 24 — Tem. 21, 34, 3S. NW. to S. Com- menced repotting young geraniums into •^-inch pots. Cleaned alternantheras in No. 3. 25— Tem. 36. 34, 31. W. to N. Con- tinued repotting young geraniums into 3 inch pots. Pricked out in boxes seed- lings of Cineraria candidissima. Cleaned alternantheras in No. \. 26— Tem. 10, 25, 20. WNW. to SW. Same as yesterday and rearranged plants in No. I. 27— Tem. 2S, 38, 38. S. Continued re- potting geraniums. Pricked in boxes seedlings of Verbena hybrida. Placed well advanced hyacinths on bench with an inverted pot over each. 28- Tem. 43, 45, .vS. S. to W. Con- tinued repotting geraniums. Pricked in boxes seedling stocks. Trimmed young plants of Thymus argenlea. 29— Tem. 27, 43, .111. SW. Same as yesterday. y:^ — Tem. 12, o, 2. NW. Sunday. 31 — Tem. o, 23, iS. NW. to NE. Con- tinued repotting young geraniums. Made another sowing of Verbena veno.sa. Cincinnati. — Now that roses are so scarce, carnation parties are popular. A decoration for a mantel arranged by Huntsman contained six do/en plants — ferns and palms ; not a flower was vi.s- ible. The elfect was striking. \ Christ- mas tree made up entirely of hyacinths was a novelty of R. \. Kelly's creation. It was four feet in height, and bunches of roses and tulips were used to repre.sent trinkets in its decoration. The base, covered with ice plant, had a snowy ap- pearance. \iolets are bringing 73 cents a dozen. Sunderbruch had the best New Year's trade of anybody. Baskets were in demand and new shapes were mostly used. FREE'; To All Seed Buye of Irulid telaiQi« Wc arr (irowcri kp< M Dcftlrri OrlitUAloni •>( Krmr B«x lii ColambuH. O. i888. The American Florist. ,6i TRv DREER'S GARDEN .SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the best at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST issued quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, PliUadelplil» Send for PRICE LIST. Oilollii, liliu-k Spanish, Kolb Gem, Dark Icing, Iron Clail. i'riile of Georgia, Hackensack, Bird, Golden Gem. Banana. FREEMAN HURFF, Swedesboro, N. J. PAPER SEED BAGS. ^kl'T\8''uV?TTr.i AT LOWEST PRICES. Many years' experience in the Seed Business enables me to make Catalogue Work and Seed Bag Printing a Specialty. Refer to Phil'a seedsmen. GEO. A. KARR, Philadelphia, Pa. SI IBLEY'S TESTED SEED A CJTJI.OGUE Free I Conmlnlne ' ^^^k ^ Ell Ilie lalesl novcllies anil sund ^^^^ I nrd vnriLliesuf Uarden. Field and ^^^H ' Flower 'eeds Gardenem every ^^^M a eViBrft th nl.1 rnnsutt It ttpfnrfl ^^^ bAlZL^sPANSIB T.ead the World in Exquisite Colorings and Marvelous Size. Angel's Robe Pansy, a new pure white pansy for bordering and ceme- tery planting. Write for florists' and market sardeners whole- sale Hat; JOHN A. SAtZER, La Crosse, Wis. Overs 000,000 PEOPLE USE TFFte£;i5EED5 M.FERRY&CO. ore admitted to be The LARGEST SEEDSMEN \ D.M.FERRVJ:Co's I Ilbislrntrd, De- I ecrip(heJ:Frii:ed SEED ANNUAL , For 1888 ' Wiil be mailed r'FREEtoALU applicants, and to last season's custo- B without orderingit. jiiMluablelonll. Everyone [mr Garden, Field or Flower Seeda should send for Address D. M. PEKBY Jfe CO., Detroit, MIell. A YEAR'S WORK /N The GARDEN. Of everything worth growing and how to grow it. Ready now. Sent Fhek. Write for it. HARMAN & SON, South Bend. Ind. A. BLANC, piorists and geedsmen. LARGEST AND BEST COLLECTION OF HORTI- CULTURAL ELECTROS IN THE WORLD. Send for list of Catalogues. 214 North llth Street, Pbikdelpbia, B URPEE'S SEEDS, FARM ANNUAL FORI888 Willbusi.ut FItEEtoiill «h..unl..f..i it II isa Will bi Hnnils. „ ..„ Book of f3« pp., Willi biinilii-ds of illus- trations, Colored Plates, and tells all about the BEST «ARDEN, KAKM, aiul PLOWKR Bulbs, Plant's, and rr(/»a?>/c New Boo/i-.-jo?! Garden Topics. It de- scribes |{ are Novelties in VEGETABLES and Kl-OWERS. of r«';»l valiiei which cannot be obtained elsewhere. Send address the most W. ATLEE BURPEE & ii|»lete C-ataloigii*' iiiibliHlied* to CO.. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Warranted Seed. CatalooOJ I have founded my business on the belief that public are anxious to get their seed directly from the grower. Raising a large proportion ot my seed enables ',0 warrant its Ireshnoss and purUy, as sec my Vege- table and Flower Seed Catukniue lor 1888, FREE for every son and daugrhter of Adam. It Is liberally illustrated witu Liigraviiigs miidc directly from photographs of vegctabUs grown on inyEeed ms. Besides an immense variety of standardeeed.you II find in it some valuable new vegetables not found in other catalogue. -As the original introducer of the Eclipsp Beet, Buvbank and E\rly<)hio Potato'es. Hubbard quash, Deephead Cabbage, Cory Corn, and a score of other iiluable vegetables. I invite the pitrnnnge of the public. JAMES J. H. GRE60RT, iUarblehead, Mags. PLftNETjR, CARDED. DRILLS Eacli oue of these POPULAR TOOLS h^a been either REMODELED r IMP ROVED. They are more com- plete, simple, prac- tical and slronsifl than you cnn iniug-\| ine. so look them over carefullv NEW STYLES. NEW PRICES. WHEEL HOES. L ALLEN & CO Patentees &. Mfi HORSE HOES. f\^£ fVI. _ Thosft who saw them at the tewt trial in actual work aaythey Are THE BEST yet You will find them so. Our '8S Catnloffiie^ with 40WoodciitS:Will give you a fair idea of the new points and better money values we now offer. 120 Cd.tharine St . Philadelphia. Pa, SEEDS BULBS, PLANTS, SUPERIOR NORTHERN CROWN CURRIE BROS., ^^^ Wlsionsin Strrrt and 312 Broiidnay, Illustrated Catalogue Free. MilTpaukee, Wis. New Bay State Tomato, Another of our Novelties for 1888. A GREAT BOON for MARKET GARDENERS. TRUCK- ERS and FARMERS. A New Tomato after 15 ye.ars' selectioD and breeding from tLe old Trrpiiv. A Tomato that never has been excelled for flavor, solidity and qnality. The Bav State is free from rihs, perfect III form, very little pulp, meaty all through, vines hardy but not coarse. Kee catalogue for full descrlpiiou. Offered in Packets only. Price postpaid, 20c. 3 packets, 50c. CATALOGUE READY .TAN. 1st. INSTRUCTIVE, STRIKING AND BEAUTIFUL. If'i'L^e'!*'^'"^ B. L. Bragg & Co., Springfield, Mass. GOLDEN ATo®sM!?K?S tor Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects tnd for various fine sprays. M>'*t II ttural substitute for fog or dew liv dipping in water while clotie 1 instantly. Ball finely peitora spray controlled by pressure c t Size of lemon squee/er iple by mail, 50 cts. This is the At iiii/t 1 III ii s hi so well at the Danbury, Albany and Lthci bans i^Ioristaand Seedsmen, show it to your customers sells fast; good profit. Excellent forindoor plants Send for illustrated pamphlet and price to the tride Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittsfield. Mass. PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds, CLARK BROTHERS, Manufacturers, 61 Ann St.. N. Y. A. T. MERRICK, ^Horticultural Engravers 113 Adams street, -»• CHICAGO. B. B. NOURSE & CO., Manufacturers of POT PLANT, GARDEN AND VERANDA TREE AND PLANT STAKES M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 56 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Kaffeflt! &^ Fl'oi'ist.s:' Svi;j]>j))||§^ IHEiar CATALOGUE READY, and sent free on application. ENGRAVING ?St"grapS. NO DRAWING required. NO HAND WORK necessary. SEND COPY jCHEAP. ARTISTIC .„'.^,.....rrCROSSCUP«.WEST ENG. CO. 2^2 The American Florist. Jan. IS, riecoid Rofei^. Little Rock, Ark. — Smeeton & Cole- man is a new firm of florists at P'onr- teenth & Wolf streets. Springfield, Mo. — The Springfield Floral Co. has succeeded M. ti: E. Hop- kins. S. H. Horine is proprietor. Ann Arbor, Mich. — Cousins & Hall have added a small violet house 36x10, giving them a total of 5,500 feet of glass. SteubEnville, O. — ^J. Creasey has pur- chased the greenhouses and grounds of (j. A. Lobinger who has gone to Southern California. Mii,\v.\UKKK. — It is reported that the contents of I". I". Dilger's new houses have been frozen through a defect in the heating apparatus. Jack.son, Mich. — Jos. B. Blessing has finished an additional new rose house 60x16. Simon Verbnrg is completing two houses 48 X 20 and 48x11. Chipco, Fla. — Walter N. Pike, form- erly with John I,ewis Childs, Floral Park. N. Y., has located here. He will grow seeds, bulbs, etc., for the trade. Lan.sing, Mich. — R. Mann S: Son are completing a new house 8oxiS and a packing room 33X 16. H. V. Dew has a fine seedling strawberry which promises well. Louisville, Kv. — Sam'l J. Thompson has withdrawn from the firm of Geo. Thompson & Sons. He will conduct the cut flower store at 261 West JefTerson street, and the old firm will continue the greenhouses, with city office at the above named number. Peoria, III. — A member of the trade in this city writes us that a local society would be of great value in harmonizing the trade, who do not now pull together. Iftwo or three should join together and issue a postal card call for a meeting for organization we believe that the society would be forthcoming. Toledo, 0.--Two new houses covering a space 140 x 25 have been recenth- erect- ed by John Wilson & Co. They are heated by natural gas, with a saving of twenty-five per cent, over coal. Mrs. R. Suder is heating ten houses with natural gas, and says it works admirably. J. Fischer has added a new house 50 x 12. Toronto, OnT. — Alex. Mearns has built a cottage and two greenhouses at 18 Maud street. The greenhouses are 64x16 and 16x10. Tidy iS: Son bought the business of John F. Horsley who re- moved to California last August. James Barber is the successor in business of the late James PMeming. He has pulled down all the old greenhouses and built in their place eleven fine new houses. Mr. Barber has leased the place for a number of years. Plumb ^S: .Son have built a new house 55 x 12. John H. Dun- lop has built a new rose house 109.x 18, and two others 50 x 16 each ; Tidy & Son two new houses covering a space loox 28, and James Pape two 100x30 each. DETROIT. — F. A. Ray succeeded J. C. Krumholz, florist at 259 Woodward ave. Jan. I. Mr. John Breituieyer has left for a three-months trip in California. B. .Schroeter has completed three rose houses 90x18. C. 1''. Hogg has succeeded Jas. Hogg & Son and has built three new houses 80x19. !'• Walz has purchased the stock and ten greenhouses of A. D. Mylius. G. H. Taepke has added four houses, two 100 X 12 and two 100x20, giv- ing him a total of 14,000 square feet of glass. Gus. Knoch is completing a new house 100x20 to be heated by steam. Chas. Warncke has added a new house 100x20. .'\t the last meeting of the Florist Club the two subjects presented were "Mildew" and "Deadbeats." The latter subject caused a hot discussion as to the propriety of discussing it, and on ballot it was laid over till next meeting when it will be discussed. A dozen florists are already booked for the New York convention and it is expected to double this number. Davton, O. — H. H. Ritter has changed from hot water to steam, and erected new houses in place of old ones, greatly in- creasing his facilities for cut flower grow- ing. The Dayton Floral Co. has erected this fall two new and substantial houses 60 X 25. They intend to grow principally roses and carnations. Horlacher's range of houses are now run to their fullest ca- pacity, and kept busy filling orders for the cemetery trade, near which they are located. V,. Seitner's Main street store is gaining a good trade. Johnson's con- servatory on Jefferson street, Mrs. Heath on Fifth, and F. W. Ritter, Jr. at 150 South Jefferson street, all report large holiday trade, and will be better prepared next season. I". W. Ritter, Jr. has opened a new seed and florists' furnishing store on Jeflerson street. .Several large .struc- tures are being erected at the National Soldiers' Home and Mr. Heck, the gar- dener, is preparing for an unusually fine display next season. FLOWER p^ip^gjj SEEDS OF NEiY CROP READY. ^^^ Catalogue Jan. 25. ALL LEADING STANDARD VARIETIES IN STOCK. THE /^m^rieap piori5t Qompapy's ° DIRECTORY' OF (FLORISTS, 1^— NURSERYMEN, ( .^^^ SEEDSMEN, OF THE United States aivd Canada. The most coiupU-tt- atul accurntt- li->t yet i>iil>lishcil. The key (It'siKiiatcs the particiilai branch of Ihc trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the office to whicli they were addressed. At Ihis low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address AMBRICAN FLOF^IST CO., 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. i888. The American Florist. 563 AUGUST ROLKER &, SONS, 44 Dey St., NKW YORK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds nt FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 1S8S Trade List for Seeds now ready. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE VEER, ( Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp.) 19 Broa.ci^wa.y, New Yorlc. SOLE AGENT FOK GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement : Lily of the Valley (true Berlin pips), per 1.000. $10.00. in original cases of 2,500, $24.00. Per 100, Per 1000 Lilium Auratum. large bulbs $9.00 $80.00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 2.00 15 00 Gladioli Colvilli. " The Bride" 3.50 30.00 Choice DUTCH FORCING BULBS yet on hand at greatly reduced prices : Per 100, Per 1000 Mixed Hyacinths in four colors, sepa- rate, double and single $3.00 $25 00 Good named Hyacinths. 10 to 40 var.... 3 50 32.00 Picked Hyacinths, 20 exhibition var. . . 9.00 80.00 Tulips. 12 fine forcing varieties, includ- ing white and yellow 1.50 12.00 Tulips, 12 best varieties 2.00 15 00 Due van Thol, scarlet 75 6.00 Finest, forcing mixture, single. .90 8.00 double 1.20 11.00 Narcissus in fine sorts 1.75 15.00 Jonquils, single, sweet-scented 1.00 9.00 double, " *' 2.00 '* Campernelles, single 1.10 10.00 Crocus, in 5 separate colors or mixed. . .30 2.50 Crown Imperials, finest mixed 7.00 Star of Bethlehem, fine for forcing. . . . 1.75 Iris, Spanish mixed 40 3.00 '■ English '* 1.00 8.00 Scillas, in sorts, white, pink, blue, etc. 1.50 Anemones, single mixed 60 5.00 double " 1.25 10.00 fulgens. single or double.. 2.00 Ranunculus, Persian mixed 60 5.00 Turban " 75 ** French " 50 4.00 For other bulbs, grasses, cape flowers, milkweed balls, sea oats, pampas plumes, etc., see price list, mailed on application. R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON, WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS, HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS rRO:W THE BOSKOOP HOLLAND NURSERY ASSOCIATION Ready for immediate delivery. Address c H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Plants and Bulbs. 3 COENTIES SLIP. NEW YORK. ROTTED PEAT, FIBRODS PEAT, AND PACKING MOSS, SI. 00 per Barrel. Sphagnum Moss, $2.00 per Bbl. A discount of 25 per cent, on all orders of five bar- rels or upwards. Cash with orders. THE BARNEGAT MOSS AND PEAT CO., BAKNKGAT, NEW JERSEY. PEACH PITS I NUIiSEiiYMEN. at nWcasVpriceI Free on bu^rd rars ;il I'hiladelphia— Sacks included. They are put up in tracks containing Two Bushels in measure. perbush. lObu.lots. Tennessee Natural, :|i2.00 SI. 75 VirKiuia Natural, 1.75 1.50 .Southern Mixed Natural, 1.50 1.35 Smocks. l.SO 1.35 SAMPLES MAILED ON APPLICATION. Seed and Implement Catalocue ^"DT?Ti1 for 1888, Now Keady, Mailed J jXxLJli WM. H. SMITH, Seedsman, 1018 Market .St., Philadelphia, Pa. P. O. Box 1570. IMention tljis Paper. A CIRCULAR OF DESCRIPTION, &C., FOR OUR New Tomato, "Volunteer," AND New "Carnation Striped" Zinnias, Will be sent to the trade during this month, in time to insert in Spring Catalogues. V. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. li^. K^. lVlo^%.I^I^lsa^E>ie, iGGds -WHOLESALE DEALEU IX- er and Farmer. k • • 5 Such as Baskets, Tra- -^inortelles, Grasses, ^Mosses, Boquet Pa- mpers, Pampas Plumes, etc [GpiSllGS^ lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, <3rH.c>"w:En.s ore- Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send for W^holesale Catalogue. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. CTTIT-nC BULBS. PLANTS, "w X-/ J-y X^ ^O 9 SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Desirable Plants for Florists. HEALTHY! VIGOROUS! CHEAP! Alternantheras, Callas, Carnations, Chinese Primroses, Chrysanthemums, Coleus, Eche- verias. Geraniums, New Bedding Plants, Orchids, Pandanus. Pelargoniums, Hoses, Smilax, Verbenas, &c., &c. Send for list. W. T. BELL, Florist, AT^ KOR SALB. THE CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. Write for prices ou any which you have seen n previous issues and would like. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. C5mOA.OO. :RH:or>oi:>Ejivi>ieoT»rs Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Rhododendrons of all sizes and In anyquantit7, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foj spring delivery. Prices on application. B./l. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. RELIABLE SEEDS EOR FLORISTS. ZIRNGIEBEL'S Improved "White Aster. —Improved White Perpetual Stock, —improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Giant Trimardeauxand Bugnot Fancy Pansies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 eacfi, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. MAILING BOXES. They are cheap, light, and the strongest of any i the market. Mail smashing unknown, with ou boxes. Sample 15 cts. Price for less than l.OtK) 2\ic 1,000 or more, 2e. ELLIS BROS., Keene, N. H. >M The American Florist. Jan. 15, New York. Asparagus plumosus nana has never before been used so freely. (Growers are producing it in quantity, and it is very much preferred to .\. tenuissinius. Florists have been very busy since the New Year opened, the season of enter- tainments now being at its height. The decorations for the subscription balls at Delmonico's, such as the Patri- archs' and Assemblies, are never on an elaborate scale. Those for the several large charity balls are meager, because all the money possible to save for charity is withheld. It is only the private balls given at Delmonico's and at residences where there is any abundance of blos- soms used that would in the slightest de- gree make any unusual demand for flowers. Mrs. H. R. Rockwell of lironxville, N. Y., is sending in purple lilacs of superior quality. They are as large and robust as outdoor lilacs in spring time. Indianapolis. The Society of Indiana Florists will hold its second regular annual meeting in this city February 22-23 next. The railroads have made a rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan to members and others attending the meeting. A complete pro- gramme will be issued by the secretar)' in due time. An effort will be made to have a few specimen plants and cut flowers on exhibition. A good time and good attendance is assured. The meet- ing will be held in the rooms of the State Hoard of Agriculture and those of the Hort. society, the same being connected, and the last to be used for the exhibition. The que.stion of pricesshouldbestudied by some of our florists. With several local florists the .selling price is the same the year round. Choice roses were sold at the holidays for $1.50 a dozen, in spite of the fact that coal is advancing ever}- month. We can burn natural gas for fuel next season. A company has been already organized and will pipe the city next spring. The gas is of good <|uality. A number of florists from this c\\.y re- cently paid a fraternal visit to E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., to inspect the improve- ments recently made at his place. He is now in excellent shape. The new pack- ing room and office are arranged very conveniently. Still further improvements will be made next season. You are al- ways royally welcomed at Gurney's. The Tennsylvania R. R. has now two good greenhouses at Richmond, Ind., under charge of .'\. N. Hoffman to supply plants for beautifying the section from Indianapolis to Columbus and Logans- port. There is a prospect that the city coun- cil will make some arrangements to beau- tify our now desolate parks and squares. Chas. Reinian has been ([uite ill but is out again. Anthony Weigand was laid up for some time, but is around again and is as jolly as ever. Several teachers of the public schools held receptions in their class rooms at the close of the term and gave their pupils holly branches and small bunches of flowers. Daily Record of \Vork Done. Your timely note that this a good time to commence a diary of work done, re- minds me of the time when I first began to keep such a diary, fifteen years |ago. Since then I have kept a daily record of all work done, repairs, propagation, dates of seed sowing, planting of stock, etc., and when I found that I had planted or sown too earl}- or too late I made a note of it. Its value tome in deciding upon future operations can not be estimated. Fellow florist or gardener, if you do not already keep such a diary, try it no',^^. Just after tea is a good time to write it up each day. W. B. WOODRUKF. Westfield, N. J. Uses of Boys. First Omaha florist — Young De Pink is a slow payer, isn't he? Second florist — Last week he paid up the big bill he owed me and made all sorts of apologies; said he'd forgotten all about it. " Eh ? Did you sue ? " "No; the last time he ordered a bou- quet sent to his girl I made out an item- ized bill for the past three years, giving the address each bouquet went to." " Yes." "Well, the boy made a mistake and delivered the bouquet to De Pink and the bill to the girl." — Omaha World. FRIMl'L.A OBCONICA. plums will havu as miiiiy us 100 »|)lkc» cif blciom lit niie time. Very fr»urant; a continuous bloomer, and eiially raiseil from seed. Per l.OUO seetlf. S.'>.00; per 100 seeds, ei»\ CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM— Brecks Fertection. Ulir .■.■l.'l.ral.-d «ikiit. .it tli.i.uii.l rv.liin.c-n is n.isuri.iissr.l l-r -17.. "1 1.1 , l..r.n -Mli-iiui...-. and viihely i.f.-nl,., In, IU.I.-..11 ih,. 1111,-1 .1,1 vlrolu the purest win;. >'■■ <■.-'■' Il.n, , 1 u, .nl.illnns of blush. pl,iod redi'also Willi. . ... ..i l.^rpen- inK towards Ih. .;,-, in.. iii,.-i iim iiltiva- lion. Per LUHi -. I-.-, -1.. "ki, i.i-i n 11 ~. , ,1-. ,-j uu: per ]-«-, ounce, .Si, 1(1. FLORISTS' CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS A SPECIALTY. ASTKK, HostoTi .Market, white I.is' » 4 liii Piinie of Wales, scarlet 15 :i.6() BALSAM. Covciit (iarden, white 05 .".'i PANSY, Brecks Imperial Prize 2.". 10.00 STt)CK. Bust. in Maiket. white 15 .'lOO Sencil fox* <=7ntalogi«e. Everything for Farm, Garden and Lawn. Choice Flower Seeds a Si'En.^i.TY JOSEPH BRECK & SONS. Established 1S22. BOSTOV. MASS . U. S. A. Our M.itt.i. "Kl,KCTISSI.M,\ ET VlLLlS^niA" iTlie Best at the Lowest.) GROWTAGE'S PATENT gUILDlXl/'-ljoKTlCUlJURl- Washington. — The parties who re- cently opened a new floral store here under the title of "The Rose and the Lily " have, we hear, removed to Portland, Me. The place was closed here about two weeks before Christmas. Chrysanthemums It is now generally acknowledged that I have distributed most of the best new Chrysantheinums of recent introduction. 1 auain offer fourteen new varietii MUite distinct from any kinds now in ell 1 all •— M BEST OLDER KINDS, i-^-' tp^-IJst really January lOtli. II. WA.^ri5l«Kl*, iMi-oiiTKli o|. Plants a.\i> Bii.iis, 56 North 38th Street. PHIL«DELPHIA. PA. H.mtc.i CuttmBsof leading stirtsCoIeus, stronpr iin.l.h.an per 100, J 1 Swanley -White Violets Vinca major var.. two plants in ;!-ln. pot " li Tuberose Bulbs, 4-in. diain. and over.. per 1,000, 10 S-ln. tol-in.diam " 8 " sets, clean perbu., :i .JOHN <'|IKW1:N, .tr.. vnia Nova. I'a, -J-GL.VZKI> WITIIOl'T ITTTY. t- Endorsed hy tli.- New Vnrk H.irticnltunil S.K-iety. Illustrated Circular mailed on application. Plans and cstniiiilo nivi'n l..r I'verv .Icscriptlon of ll.irli. illtoiiil Hiiil.hnt-. H. J. oreo'vx'-T.A.t^i-::, 76 Myrtle Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y Florist's letters ...Ihl.l.ks Prices on Wood Frames; 111, I'lirplc. Per UKlK.OO I.cs.. Ihiin l(«l. ::i.,r ' .in I'lujilc Per Itmjl.OO ..n.l I..1 MUii|.l.. Pi.staco I. |.,.i IKi ^.i.|.l h'tter- 11; ..n M..-:il I iliiMCS any Designs. iiAonograms. etc. W. <-. KlilCK, nr. Brooklv N. V. .1 r vait.han, Chicano. VKt. west of Pennsylvania. KI..1ISI. THE American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • PlORISTS, (^IuRSERYMEN HNl) gEEDSMEN OF- tme: UNITED STATES AND CANADA. F»icici5 OJV15 r>oivivA.re. The most complete nn^- Our Stock is perfectly healthy and vigorous. Per 100. 1,000 Gen'l Collection, stock plants, 40 fine sorts SS.OO; $35.00 rooted cuttings 10 " " 1.00; S.OO Mammoth Set, " " 1.25; lO.OC Coleus, " " tine collection, 1.25; 10.00 Geraniums, double and single, 3-in. pots, 4.00; M.OO f Veitchii, 3-in. pots, strong plants, I fli.OOtiifS.OO perlOO. i)uin(iiiefolia, ;i!ij-in. pots, strong plants, S8.U0 per 100. I. C. WOOD & BRO.. Fishkill, N. Y. — A SPECIALTY. - MAMMOTH SET. Also some of tlie best old sorts. 50,000 MAMMOTH WHITE. Sate delivery guaranteed. Special rales for large orders. Add. 10c. per $1.00 worth if sent by mail. Per 100 Per 1000 From pots S3. 00 $25.00 Transplanted on benches 135 10 00 Strong rooted cuttings 1.00 S.OO Send tor Sample. WM. DESMOND, KEWANEE, HENRY CO., ILL. Mammoth Verbenas, &c. " Coleus, including.!. Goode 2.60 verfew. The Gem 2.50 tunias, best set double 3.00 ADOLPH HIEHLE, Parkersburg, VI. Va. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Fine pot plants ?2 50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 Rooted cuttings 1.00 " 8.00 — : XO BUST OB MILDEW. : — J^" Packed light, and Satisfaction Guaranteed J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. FOr« Si^IvEJ. Per 100 VERBENAS, clean and thrifty $3 50 Rooted Cuttings per 1,000, $8.00 1 0( Orders tor spring delivery booked now. JOSEPH E. I{ONSAI.T>. Salein, Ohio. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hybrida grandiflora fl. pi.) In the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. GLADIOLUS. .Mi-xed and Choice Named Varieties, by the dozen or thousand. Send for prices; also for Wholesale Price List of ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, Wholesale Nurseryman and Gladiolus Grower. MORRISVILLE, BUCKS CO., PA. FOR WESTERN FLORISTS. Per 100 VERBENAS, from 2!iS-inch pots, including Mammoth *2.00 GERANIUMS, best tested varieties 3.50 .5,000 ASA GRAY Geraniums 2.50 5,000 GRANT " 2 50 5,000 Rose Geraniums, will include a good proportion Dr. Livingstone 3.00 COLEUS, 20 best varieties 2..50 FINE PREMIUM PANSIES, very strong 3.00 DOUBLE PETUNIAS 5.00 Large stock of most all varieties of plants. All strong and healthy. Send fob Tkade List. .Address iM s. GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (Independence is well located for shipping, being 8 miles east of Kansas City,) M^MHOTM ¥1BB1II^ SUB We have succeeded in growing SEED of this splendid strain which we now offer for the first time. We guarantee the seed to be the TRUE MAMMOTH Variety of selected colors. Trade pkt. 50C. ; '.4-0Z. |2.oo; per oz |6.oo Verbena, Dreer's Choicest Strain, pkt, 50c.; oz. . . 4.00 SMILAX. New Crop. Per ounce 1.50 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. New Crop. 1,000 Seeds .60 " Candidissima. " " " " .75 tm- Wholesale Price List of Flower Seeds ready in December, will be mailed all applicants in the trade. HENRY A. DREER, seedsman and florist, NEW WHITE CARNATIONS, MM. SWAYNE AND L. L. LAMBORM. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March ist, 1888. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received, Price, I25.00 per 100. Send foiT C:3^:it axici I>escx-ir»*i've Ijist- Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. NEW ROSES, NEW COLEUS, NEW VERBENAS And a choice selection of other Plants. Write for a copy of New Wholesale Catalojijue. WAWZ & WEUWER, C2 1 isr JE F=? .A r=? I ^cs^^. Choice Hybrid, strong plants from 2'Vinch pots, at $5.00 per hundred. L.J. DENTON, Plainfield, N.J. TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, GERANIUMS. VERBENAS. Twelve best and most distinct varieties, $.3.00 per liundred; 9i2.").00 per thousand. Rooted cuttings .¥7.00 per thousand. Fine strong plants of Alternanlhera par. major, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Myrtus Multiflorus, Myrlus Communis, and Smilax. Prices given on application. HOLZNAGLE & NOEL, Whitewood P. (>., Mich., (near Detroit.) Mention American Florist. PRICE : From S8to$10 per ton, according to quanti- ties. ADDIIESS P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch .Street, PHILADEtPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. ;B0UYABDIA strong roots for propagating, Per 100 In Hve varieties, at * 5.00 ENGLISH IVIES from 1-in. pots, bushy S.OO nbl. White PUlMULAS.S-in. pots, line plants.. '.) 00 " 6-in. pots, " " 20.00 ROSEMARY, from 5-in. and 6-in. pots l,i.00 CIRCULIGO RBCDRVATA. from 4-in pots.. 10.00 KPIPHYLIjDMS, 4-in. and 5-in. pots... per doz. 1.75 AMARYLLIS BULBS, started, 2 var... " .50 DODBLB PEARL BLOOMING TUBEROSE BULBS per 100, *l..iO; per 1,000, SS.50. Address A. R. REINEMAN & BRO., 3!) Fifth Avenue, PITTS15I KGII, PA. Per 100 Carnations, Hinze's White, 2-incli pots $2.00 Geraniums, dble. and sgl., 100 var. 2!^-in. pots.. 3.00 Roses, American Beauty. 3-inch pots 8.00 Camoenb. Perles, Souv. d'un Ami. 3-in. . tJ.OO S. de St. Pierre, The Bride, Sunset fi.OO Coleus, 24 varieties' 3.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.50 Hedera variegata, 2-f eet 4.00 10,000 Roses, ass't. 2-inch pots.. .per 1,000, S25. 00; 3.00 A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. We have Fine Strong Plants of the following to offer to the trade : Per 100 Ageratum, 2i.2-inch $4 .00 Cinerarias, 3-inch 7.00 Calla Lilies, 4-inch 8.00 Rose Geraniums, 2-inch 2.i)0 D. Aiyssum, 2-inch 2.00 Begonia Metalllca. 2>2-lnch 4.00 Geraniums in var., 2-inch 3.00 J. W. DUDLEY & SON, Pakkeksbubg, W. Va. 100,000 Well Rooiei Cuttings of Venienas and Carnatioiis. VERBENAS. The >-ery best 3 selected from the .Mammotil set. Also 10 very best of llie leading older varieties. CARNATIONS. The new Ly.'ns Whites, pure white and good winter bloomer. My own raising, very prolific and early, also about 15 of the older and best leading varieties. Send for circular and price list and convince yonr- self how cheap yon can buy good strong andhealtiiy plants of the above. FRED SCHNEIDER, WHOLESALE FLOltlST, ATTICA, Wyoming Co., N. Y. GRRDEN.FlELDftND FLOWER SEEDS. MarKet (lardeners' and Florists' Seeds a Specialty. GARDEN TOOLS, SEEDERS, ETC. SEXD fOB LIST OI.' FLOItlSTS SEEDS. 170 Lake St., CHICAGO, ILL. We offer a Fe'w Hundred of CLEMATIS © FLAMULA, Strong plants, two years, at $10.00, Cash. J. H. CAMPBELL & SONS, 3601 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA .66 The American Florist. Jan. IS, The Education of Gardeners. We have been much interested in several articles which appeared lately in the Am. Florist on the education of gardeners. In some of these articles re- grets are expressed that so few possess a knowledge of those branches of science now considered indispensable to the full etjuipment of the intelligent horticul- turist. This is not the time to say anything against a higher education than has hitherto prevailed, but how this is to be brought about does not clearly appear. One cause, however, for this want, seems due to the fact that a large proportion of tliose in the business spring from that class in society which have not the means to keep their boys at school long enough to acquire a technical education — the upshot of which is that those of them who lack the ambition to make good in some measure at least this defect, con- tinue through life in a state of compara- tive ignorance regarding what science teaches in relation to the various branches of their business. The fortunate few can enjoy the privilege of becoming learned in all the wisdom of the schools, but we question if very many of those who en- joy these advantages will be willing to labor "working with their hands" at such work as falls to the lot of young gardeners. One thing at least may be set down as true, that theirs is no calling for an inordinate display of gold studs and sleeve buttons. But notwithstand- ing the drawbacks the lack of education entails, those of them who have the true horticultural ring, and who are willing to take advantage of the many facilities for self-culture now open to the most, if not all, may rise to a point of intelligence worthily fitting them for the best posi- tions in the land either as gardeners or florists. We doubt not but many of the ablest gardeners have had this experience, and the signs of the times foreshadow no con- dition of society in which men more highly educated will be in greater de- mand than they are now, with environ- ments proportionate to their deserts. We say this in the Ijelief that the increase of intelligent workmen will depend upon the inducements held out by their pat- rons ; which is equal to saying that the demand will govern the supply, and the demand must emanate from their patrons, who are to be found in every walk of life. And just in proportion to the develop- ment of culture in those will the call in- crease for the better education of garden- ers and florists. A. VeiTch. New Haven, Conn. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Headquarters for best forcing pips. FOR PRICES, ADDRESS AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, P. O. BOX 899. MEli: YORK. Mention American KloriBt. NEW MONTHLY CARNATION This new Crimson Carnation is a most vigorous Kiuwer, of compact habit; not curled like Crimson Kinu; an exceedingly free bloomer, and the flowers are large, fringed, and of a rich crimson color, clove- Bcentea, and retaining their brightness until they are entirely wilted. Calyx small, does not burst Received I^'irst Premium for " Best New Seedling," New York Hort. Society, Nov. 1887. NEW STRIPED CARNATION fiarge white, tlower fringed, striped with rose, up- right and compact grower; clove IraKrance. and free bloomer; undoutedly the best striped carnation yet offered. ^^W For prices, etc, send for full descriptive cir- CHAS. KRICK, 1107 ISroadivay, UKOOKLYX. N. Y. CARNATIONS. KOOTEI) CUTTINGS will be furnished to the trade as usual in season. KI^OllETS at all times in quantity. B^^ Send for price list. JOSEPH RENARD, Successor to Thus. V. Sea l. IINIONVILI.K. Cli.-ster Co.. PA. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Kdwardsii, Scarlet Gem, Phi'Hdelpha Red, Crimson KiMK, Snowdon. etc., Jl. 25 perKXI; $10.00 per 1,000. Purlia, Duke of Orant-e, Chester Pride, etc., ^I.-IO per 100; sia.50 per 1,000. PLANTS ready March 15th at double the above rates. Pips if desired at one-half these rates. Many other new and desirable sorts. Send for price list and descriptions. Niagara Grape Vines ¥15 per 1.0". W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Chester Co.. Pa. NOVEMBER STRUCK CARNATIONS NOW READY Alet-'atiere, Hinze's White, Rosalind, Grace Wilder, Snowdon, Springfield, and Hinsdale, f2 per 100. Andalusia. .MOO per hundred. XW Prompt attention given to Cash orders. M. -Ei. CMITT"^, Patersoii, New .lersoy. IVEW CARNATIONS. Orders lioolied tor the two beat whites Wm. SWAYNE, L. L. LAMBORN, ,le=:ver...l alter March Ist, '88. $26.00 per 100. <:|iTTIN(i.S. — Hinze'8, Henderson and Snowdon, *l.,5ll pur 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Send for price list of leading Carnations, LEROY L. LAMBORN, ALLIANCE, Sturk «'o., OHIO. ^■TO THE TRADE 200.' ROSES FOR SALE. Fine lot of Geraniums for bedding and marketable purposes, at $5 per 100. -5=3 VERBENAS ^=- 20 vars., embracing all the leading sorts. -^s=i FERNS E==^ A fine lot of 4-inch .\diantum coucinnum latum, at *io.co per ico. PTKRISTRRMrLA, 2 ',-iu., |4 per io'..-l .1 r'liio.SlOperUCO'. Small, fi'r stock plantim: Iri in ■' in. Iifs and over, K per 1,000. I'ips. for i.l;irini:i;. -,, i.nr nushel. CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Centaurea, vandiuusMiua. i..\. pir l.uuO. Ceii- taurea, Gymnocarpa, 50c. per 1.000. Panay, superb strains ot self and fancy colored vars.. mixed. Jti per o/. I'lilo.x, L»rummondi nana, choice half dwarf var. *1 .'.0 per oz. Phlox, Drumniondi nana compacta, blight colors mixeu. best for pots. ?l rer o/. Smilax, new crop, ifL.'iO per oz. Verliena ll.vl>ri€la. extra choice mixed vars.S.'i per .1/.. Hon^I.■ and Market Gardeners' complete line ot ili.ii,,. Seeds, Uiilt>g and Implements on liarnl. at nm.li-rate prices. Whi .■ .- liled t M,' «SU1*X^ x^us X ISMtI3131VA.S. Fine stock as ever sav : clen n and full of cut- •ell a »sorted; a rare chanc c. J2.00 per 100. Addr JSS W. I!, wot >DKI FF. Florist, -WbbX scsid, rr. J. Winter Blooming Azaleas. Wmiev Blooming Lilacs, &.c. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. NKW SKEDLING CARNATION The finest Pure White Carnation ever offered the trade. Early, continuous and free bloomer, never bursting its calyx. Awarded a First-Class CertiScate of Merit by the Mass. Hort. Society, Nov. 27th, 1887, for Excellence. .strong plants, well-rooted, ready about March 15th, 'SS, at I15.00 per hundred; 52.00 per dozen. ORDERS LOOKED NOW, ANU KILLEDIN S'1M>JIC1^ ROTATION. Circular giving full information ready now. ,SKNn roR ONE. GEO. E. BUXTON, PATTEN & CO., i888. The American Florist ^^7 ORCHIDS. HAKDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. ri A ATT? OTIATZTTO Best Orchid and Plant ljAi>Jli OlAJVJliO. Stakes in the market. 6 feet long, per 1,000 $4.00 3 2.00 ISincheslong " 150 12 " " " 1.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co.. MD. Established 1854. tttt tttt 30,000. In all the good flowering sorts, at moderate prices. Send for catalogue. WM. MATHEWS, Most Extensive Stock of RARE JAPANESE AND CHINESE Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Palms, ORCHIDS, FERNS, BAMBOOS. Also Fruit Trees— all grown in our nur- series in Japan, La,Tge assortment Bulbs and Seeds. WE FORWARD FREE BY MAH, 3 choice Japanese Lily Bulba, .'iOc. 8 choice Japanese Chrysanthemums, 5()c. V^ Japanese Mammoth Chestnuts. 50c. H. H. BERGER & CO., Proprietors of GEO. F. SILVESTERS' SEED HOUSE, P. O. Box 1501. 315 & 317 AVasilington St., Established 1878. San FranCISCO, Cal. Catalogue Free. CARNATIONS. CUT BLOOMS OF BUTTERCUP, CENTURY. SEAWAN, GRACE WILDER, PORTIA, CHESTER PRIDE, ETC., Long or sliort stems, at market price. Tu:^Ei«osE> :]Buiv:^s. DOUBLE PEARL, extra tine No. 1 bulbs, care- fully sun-cured, S:3.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000, f. o. b. cars here. NIAGARA GRAPE CUTTINGS. Mature wood, two eyes, G to 8 inches long, $1.25 per lOO by mail; $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000 by express- GUARANTEED Genuine. CHAS. T. STARK, ATondale, Chester Co., Pa. NOVELTY of the YEAR SEEDLING WHITE CARNATION "'"'■D m. PL. WILL BE DISTRIBUTED JANUARY 1st. Electros of the above can be obtained from A. Blanc, Philadelphia, Pa. All the French and English Novelties for 1 888 now ready. W. p. SIMMONS &. CO. GENEVA, OHIO. Roses, Verbenas, Geraniums, Etc, Clean and free from disease, cheap as the cheap- est. New catalogue ready Jan, 1, '88; free on appli- cation. Address 54 Beal Street, MEMPHIS, TENN. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Sf>eoxsLl Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Base Mill Nurseries. NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting: Europe^ Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 FIFTH Avenue. NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Bo.v 484, Oity of JVIe^siioo. FRED DORNER PELARGONIUM 2^ in. pots, $10 per 100. OLEANDER, 1) able and Single White, and Double Pink, 4-inch pots, $12.50 per 100. CALLA NANA, i-iuch pots, strong, $6.00 per 100 21^-mch pots, " 4.00 MICHEL PLANT & SEED GO. 718 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, WO. Mention American Florist. ATIONS. HINZE'S WHITE, the must pnHUablts for cut flower growers; also a number of other good white and colored varieties. Stock extra fine and healthy. VERBENAS. A fine assortment of the best old and new ones. Perfectly clean. COLEUS. A general collection of the best bedders. An extra supply of Golden Bedder, VerschafTeltii, and J. Goode. Mad. Salleroi Geranium, Tradeacantia Re- pens Vitata and Multicolor. Rooted cuttings of the above in any quantity, 100 or 10,000. Get my Low Cash Prices. FLOWER SEEDS.— Select strains; our own growing: Double Dianthus.DoubleGaillardia. Dwarf Petunia, Pansy, Phlox, Verbena and Zinnia. ALBERT M. HERR, LOCK BOX 338. LANCASTER, PA. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings. HINZE'S WHITE, $1.50 per hundred; $12.50 per thousand. F. E. FASSETT & BRO., ASHTABULA, OHIO. iN[CDnric3E:. Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore contemplated by the undersigned has not been consummated. Henry A. Siebrecht. Albkrt Wadley. John Thorpe. Dated New York, Dec. 9, 18S7. GUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS The coming season from twelve of the best varie- ties of ROSES, including Puritans. — ALSO — CARNATIONS, BOUVARDIAS, CALLAS, EUCHARIS, and most Bulbous Flowers, etc. SMILAX, ASPARAGUS AND LYGODIUM SCANDENS (climbing fern). Also young plants of above. Palms, Crotons, Draea-iias, Fern.s and gen- eral Florists' Stock in large quantities- Washington, D. C. Nurseries, ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. ZIRKGIEBEL'S Improved Giant Trimardeau Pansy Unsurpassed as a Market Variety. Trale packaKea, 1,000 Seeds, $1.00. Also Bugnofs Fancy Strain, the finest in e.vistence. Trade pacli- agea, .WO seeds, $1,00. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. SPHAGNUM MOSS, Especiallv for Florist use. S2 per bale. Pent $1.25 per bbl.. Sheet or Log moss, $2perbbl., Pitcher plants, a Wisconsin novelty, $2 per doz. Lycopodium in its season at lowest prices per bbl. or ton. Z. K. JEWETT, Sparta, Wis. TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New Special Ott'er of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may he had on application. FRED ROEWER, Seed Grower, (JUKDLINBURG, GERMANY. DAMCirO mVTTVI 'A'he grandest collection ever rAl\0lr/O UlVlyl ! offered, including ALT the latest KovELTiEs. Our Seed is warranted to be Fresh, Pure and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. AI^BKRT nENZ, Douelaston, W. IT. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. If you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA, NOT TOO SOON To correspond NOW about your Spring Catalogue. You can get it made better tlian ever, witli less bother to you, and plenty of good cuts, by The FLORIST-PRINTER, Who has long experience and superior facilities. BE AHEAD OF THE RUSH And write for samples and estimates to J. Horace McFarland, Printer lor Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, HARRISBURG, PA, MIW COLIUS FOR 1888. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado ) Tokio anti Yellow Jacket > 15 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Goode, the Chicago bedder, doz. 75c.; each 10c. Theset by mail.$l 00. two of a kind, 11.50; perdoz- $1.00. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptive circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, Somerset Co., MAKYI.AND' .68 The American Florist Jan. 15, Cleaning Flues — A New Use for Cats. Cats are very useful arouuil greeuhouses in keeping them free from the ravages of rats and mice, but we have an additional recommendation for puss, that enlarges considerably the sphere of her usefulness. This we discovered several years ago when we heated our greenhouses by flues. As every one who has had experience with them know, they work splendidly if kept clean. Unfortunately however this is not easily done, and proves the great- est objection to them. To keep a flue in good working order, the soot must be removed several times during a severe winter; and to do this thoroughly the top of the flue must be removed and the soot taken out by scraping and dipping; or, else openings made at intervals and a swab (usually of a cofFee-sack filled with hay) thrust through by means of a pole. This is the method we used, till one day looking around for a way out of our sooty troubles, the thought occurred to us of sending pussy through with a cord at- tached to her leg, which accomplished we could draw the sack of hay through by the cord. The opening at the far end of the flue was enlarged, the cord tied to her foot and she placed in the opening near the furnace. There was some ruf- fled fur, scratching, lusty mewing, and a tail of enormous proportions ; but the opening was closed over her. P'or a moment she waited, then as if the open- ing at the farther end had been decided to be the only hope, she started through, drawing the cord after her. At the far end I welcomed her -nith a pan of milk previously ordered, loosened the cord from her foot, drew the sack of hay through and the job was done. We were much pleased with our experiment, and the discovery of a new use for cats quite as useful as catching mice. Soon she be- came accustomed to the task and had only to be placed at the opening in the flue, when as if comprehending what was wanted she would proceed right through. Puss was released from the anxieties of this life long ago ; but her children were readily trained to the work. Long since, we discarded flues for steam heating, thus freeing puss and her companions from their useful duties in this line. We still have one flue, however, and the great- great-great grandchild of the puss of long ago, cheerfully performs what she seems to regard as one of the unavoidable de- mands ot life, if not one of the most use- ful employments of her race. TC. W. SOMETHING NEW. OUR 3-PIECE BOX For FLORISTS and NURSERYMEN, Whicli ALSO LOCK CORNER BOXES OF ALL SIZES. Sun.plc- unil prlr,. Ii^.l fioe, KKNTON, Hanllii < i>., OHIO. Syracuse Pottery. Thumbs ^l.'A I rtpeclaUi-in. I.lll 1 4 -Inch 7 '.11 2^-lnch ;l.05 3 -Inch 4.T8 4K-lnch 10 .s;i 25j-lnch 3.87 I 314-Inch »fi 21 1 5 -Inch i:) ;.■. Above prices per l.OIKI. delivered free on curs. We ship nil over the U.S. Free samples with Hr»t order. Order u trial crate. If you send check add 10c. exchanKe. Send for frt. rates and list of prices at which we pack to order assorted siy.es in a crate. Id for list of I' really pnckoil oil at the ahi ..nly READY PACKED CRATES Shipped at buyer' Id frclKlil VKICKS KYTIIK C'llATK: :i,)M) Thumbs. J8.00; 2.B25 2M-lnch, » 8.U0 ; j tW) 4-Inch, % 4.76 ; 1,875 293-Inch. 7.26; i .'KiO 4>i-lnch, Il.iO ; l.;iOO special ;Mn., fi.llO ; I ;t20 Wnch. 4.40 ; l.l.V) ;i-rnch. .'..50; KiO fi-inch. .3.6U ; ST.'i IlLc-lncii. .•...'^0 ; I l.'.HIO No. :i Kosc, 7.00: J. N. PERKINS, Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. FI.ORAL WIRE? DESie^SfS. .TAS. ORIFFITII, THE ;• PIONEKR ": MANUPACTrRER :: IN :: THK :: WE.ST. 30r, Main Street. CIXCIXXATI. OHIO. SEND FOR VBOLESILE FBICX LIST. (jraenhouse Pipe and Fittiniis Large quantities of our I'ipe are in use in Green- houses throughout the West, to any of which wc refer as to its excellent qualitj'. Pipe can be easily put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. ^, ^^Iff Mfo, ^0,, (^3 to III W. Lake St. CHICAGO Mention American Florist. GuRNEY's New HQt Water Heater. THK CIIE.VI'KST AND ISKST FOH Tiecnhouscs, Conservatories ami DWELLING HOUSES. IIIK (, IIKNKY UKATEKS present n 11 lace to the direct action of the tire thii - known to usi in use. They are the tp clean, and with due attention ainiot fuel may be used. EASILY REGULATED. nyki SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT SAFE AND ECONOMICAL. .^lanoractiirerl l>y tlio GURNEY HOT WATER HEATER CO., 237 FRANKLIN STREET, BOSTON, MASS. SKNU FOK I'.VM \(;KXCIES.- .M II. .lolm^on. 14(1 ( I~> i 1'^ c? t: o r . ILKT AM) I'UICK LIST. 1^ Co., Portland. OreKo T. 11. Cha ! ManfK. Co.. 42 H] WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 and 715 Wharton St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. T T S E ic Improved Rim Tot. AND SAVE ONE-HALF THE BREAKAGE. .Soiiil lor l]|iistr«t.-il Price List. HAND TURNED POTS nil IIILKINtiKK ItKOS.' I'OTTLHV, FORT Edward, n. y. 2.|n. 40c., 2V«-ln. .iH. fi.|n.»2.20,7-ln. $4,1111 12-ln.»W.50. U-ln.J.Ji 10x4 $1.20 lOx.SSl,.-*!! UILFINGEK BROS., Fort Edward, N. Y. HALES ) MOLE . TRAP For fleHtroyiiiK arouuil iii< gardens and cenieturies. The mole trap m Bxistmico. Hun "■ ■ lilt/, Ml' Old Hard' dualers. or »«Mit lij- express nii re.-eipt ol S2.U0 bj U. W. UALiKS. IILUUKAVOOU * I. J. i:i{i'i:«'i' I in cnli'h Vnily^Sold liy jSSS. The American Florist. ,69 ESTABLISHED 1854. levinG'sloilGrforks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Caiacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four inch pipe Send for New I,ist. PETER DEYINE, 387 S. CANAL ST , CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufiictured by 335 East 21st Street. - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials. Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOFTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Greenhouse Heating t.^^ Ventilating l^ifcHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Merger Street, New York. Riv'e If afleprjs e[ J^aileps, "iighteen Sizes, (2orruci(ai2a Hire JiSbx J^ailefs ©aaala Jaeileps, &ar)ical Jetoileps, ^S^-^ JcDasa |(Dupr)ir)q Wafer rleafePK Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send "4 cents postage for IlUistrateci Cateloen-ie. Offices, IM Pearl Street, NEW YORK. GREENH0US6 HEKTING. BY A. B. FOWLER. Explains fully all the best systems of heating greenhouses by both hot water and low-pressure steam. Tells you the points to consider in selecting an apparatus. How to adjust same to various loca- tions; gives the results of the latest scientific ex- periments. Shows how to compute the number of feet of pipe required for a given space; draft and other important matters. It is highly commended by Mr. John Thorpe and others. Postpaid, 75c. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. via the Delegates to the next the convention will travel ptjUfnaD CST CId^ TO AND FROM 'ille, Indianapolis.Cin- nati and tne winter re- ts of Florida and the itn. For full information ' address El O. McCormick, Gen. Passenger Ag't, Chicago. FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, KRON4 WILLIAM MECIIWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 Liberty street CHICAGO, ILL. deby2>i-in. high). . ja.aO 4.00 4.U0 .per er 1,000, J18.00 30.00 SO.OO 80.00 Machine made. CACTUS AND BEGONIA POTS. 14.00 ]■) •• , •• ;)o.oo 1,5 " ;: " 50.(10 HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch perdoz. S .72 1.20 1.32 1.80 HANGING BASKETS, DECORATED, 8-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. Xo charses for nacking up to 4-in.: from S-ln. to 15-iii. 10 per cent. Cash order, 5 per cent, discount^ SLATE mIRON BENCHES FOR 8 GREENHOUSES. "Write for Circular. CHAS. S. PRICE, LaWSDOlZUNE, PA. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. SIEI5RECHT & WADLEY, New York. CRAIG & 15KO., Philadelphia, Pa. HILL & CO., Kichmond, Ind. J. C. VAUGHAN, Chicago. Mention American Florist. SASH BARS. IIW EITHER PIWE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in 12, 14 and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, CLEAR CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. 1st & 2d Cypress $1.65 " " VENTILATORS JOHIM I^. 13IEac Aj CO., 530 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for laying putty. With this you can make old leaky sash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of five men in bedding glass. Seiit by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. H. I¥ES, Danbury, Conn. 2 70 The American Florist. Jan. 15 Index to Advertisers. Advertlslni! Kates, etc.2;'»7 Allen, C. K ■-'«! Allen, S.L.,& Co piU Bayersdorter, M. M. & Bell, W. T aa Benard, B., Jr 2,)" Ben«, Albert 2117 Berger, H. H., 4 Co. . . a;- Blanc. A 2ijl Bonsall.Joa. K 2iv> Boyaon, .la.'*. L 2.^7 BrackenridKe&Co — 4J7 BragB. H. L. & Co a;i Breck, JO!<. & Sons 2l-4 Burpee, W. A.. & Co. . .2111 Denton, L. .1 2li.i Desmond. Wra 216 De Veer. J. A 2ti:i Devine. Peter 2f.'.t Dlez. .lohn L., i Co....2fil Dillon, J. L 2;il, 2lB Dreer.H.A -fil, 2ia Dudley, J. W. & Son. . .2is Elliott, B. A.,Co 2iVi Ellis Bros 2i« Kieter Mach. W'ks — ?70 Fassett, K. E. & Bro.. . .267 Ferry, D. M., & Co 2fil Fink 4 Co 2t;7 Fraser & Lippincott. ..257 Fulweiler, P. C 2li5 Giddings,A 2ia Goldman, M 2m Gregory, , las. J. U 2H1 Griffith, Jaa 2li8 Griffitii, N. S 2IH Growtage, Henry J....21VI Gurney Heater Co 2t;s Hales, H. W 2iis Hallock, V. H., & Son. .2r;i Hammond & Hunter. .atH Hammond, Benj 2i;;"> Harman&Son 2(11 Harold, Thos. G 2C.7 Herr, Albert M 2«7 Hiehle, Ad 2 Sibley. Hiram. 4 Co. . .201 Siebrecht 4 Wadley. . .a~ Simmons.W. P. * Co.. .2177 Situations. Wants etc.2.'>7 Smith* Smith avt Smith. Wm. H....213, aVi Spooncr. Wm. H 257 Starr. Chas. T ;!07 Steffens. N as) Stewart, Wm. J 259 Stim9on.E.A.,4Co...270 Strauss. C. 4 Co 2.W Studer, N ai7 Swayne, Wm as Thompson, G.,4Son8. 2,57 Tucker, A. C 2,57 Van der Schoot, K., 4 Son 203 Vaughan, J. C 259, ai2 Waterer, H 2t>l Weathered, Thos. W.. 270 Welch Bros 2,59 Whilldln Pottery Co..a8 Wilks. 8..Mfg. Co 270 Wolff, L. Mfg. Co avs Wood, I.e.. 4 Bro 2P5 Woodruff. W. B »»> Toung. Tho8.Jr..&r!o.259 Zirngfebel. D 263. a;7 E. S. Miller of Wading River, L. I., is now with John Lewis Childs. Princeton, III.— At the meeting of the Illinois State Hort. society Dec. 27, the proceedings were unusually interest- ing. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Milo Bernard, Kankakee; vice-president. H. M. Dunlap, Savoy; secretary, A, C. Ham- mond, Warsaw; treasurer, H. K. Vickroy, Normal. Place of next meeting, .Mton. SOMETHING NEW IN Heating ^1^ ApP^^'^^^^^s FOK GREENHOUSES. Send for Illustrated CiilaloBiie. J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED - TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Mc.sl improved phiiiH. AI.l. WORK GUAKAMTEED. %3r Prices lurnislic.i on ai.pllcation. E. A. STIMSOM & CO., tin. 'i-i and 2 1 SearH Street, Sectional View. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES. ETC. .\LSO FOR HE.-^TIXG WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. ^ f hos. 1. f eatliGFGd, 46 & 48 MARION ST., N Y, \ i I Scollay's \'alviilar Plant Sprinkler. ALSO THE IMPROVED PUTTY BULB, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES, ETC. None sold at retail. Buy from your Seedsman. PATENT HOT WATER BOILERS. ■•f^\v,' \ ^'^'^' Greenhouse's, Poultry Houses, Etc., Etc. —^^ JOHN A. SCOLLAY, \ / 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. rmj)rowd Hot; Wate^ gqiler^ Kor Heating Greenhouses, Grapenes, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating by Hot Water. Send for Catalogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. Greenhouse Heating BY STEAM, nr HOT WATER, BV COMB/XA T/O.V STEAM A.XD WATER. EXBTER MACHINK WORKS, 19 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. WORKS EXETER. N. H, WILKS WATER HEATER t For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. Send for PricB List. r^S. Wilks Mfg. Co., Cor. Monroe ti OUntonSt*.. Ohioaca GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. ALL ULAZIRHS' SUl'l'LlKS. Wr Writ* for Latest Frtoea. 'o fODIE UllEiOlMLIS pLfiOiir ffmerica is "the Prow at thn FessbIj therE may be mare comfort Umidships, hut we are the Srst ta ionch Unknau/n SBas.' Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 1, 1888. No. 60. Copyright, 1S87, by American Florist Compauy Entered as Secoud-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Generai. Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago. Society of American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J , vice-pre.sident ; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J.Stewart, 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, Aug. 17, 18, 19, The Executive Committee Meet- ing.— At the meeting of the committee in New York city, Jan. 17, every mem- ber was present, for the first time since the formation of the society. During the two days' session the committee kept constantly at work until the arrangement of the programme was complete, and if the essayists as selected execute the work laid out, the New York convention next August will be the most interesting and instructive one yet held by the soci- ety. A large number of questions have already been received, the discussions on which cannot but be of great interest to every member. At the banquet given the committee by the New York Florist Club, on the evening of the i8th, fifty members of the society were present, in- cluding a number of visiting florists from Philadelphia, and a very pleasant even- ing was spent. President Hill was very warmly received ; he expressed his pleas- ure at meeting so many representatives of the metropolis. Ex-president Craig followed and outlined the good work the society has already accomplished for the entire trade, and said that the outlook for the future was very bright. Mr. Thorpe entertained the company with some very humorous remarks, and Mr. Kift of Philadelphia gave a New York version of his "Sash" song which brought down the house. Mr. Craig sang "Annie Laurie" with effect, and Messrs. Henderson, Elliott and Cowan also contributed to the entertainment of those present. Philadelphia, Dec. 25. — Robert Craig is reported very ill with pneumonia. He contracted a severe cold on a trip to Washington shortly before the meeting of the executive committee in New York, and at the latter city it was aggravated by exposure during a sleigh ride. He returned home from the meeting a very sick man, the doctors pronouncing the case a serious one. Every reader will, we know, be pained to read this an- nouncement. We hope to report an im- provement soon. New York Notes and Comments. A very handsome wedding decoration was arranged by Siebrecht & Wadley at Delmonico's on the nth. The red par- lors, in which the ceremony took place, showed the chief arrangement in flowers. At the extreme end, in front of the man- telpiece, was a graceful elliptic arch of flowers, the keystone being in white, with the monogram " B. L." in red car- nations and violets. The arch was chief- ly composed of tulips, hyacinths, violets and lilac, here and there thrown out by callas. The bell, pendant from the arch, was of Mermets, Niphetos and white lilac, with a handsome spray of cattleyas in the front. The long floral bell-rope was carelessly caught across the damask- covered stand which stood under the arch. At either side of the arch, filling up the end of the room, was on exquisite group of plants, chiefly palms, with a large specimen cybotium in the center. There was some slight decoration on the mantel at the back, but this was almost entirely concealed by the arch. This grouping at the end of the suite of rooms was wonderfully effective, being arranged with special regard to the rich bright coloring of the apartment. The mirrors were draped with smilax and hanging bunches of roses and other flowers. In the archway between the rooms was a draping supporting a hanging ball of red carnations, feathered with Roman hya- cinths. In corners and wall spaces were palms ; tall oreodoxas showed to great advantage spreading their graceful leaves from behind some of the pieces of furni- ture. This palm often appears too "leggy" for general use in decorating, but it shows ofi^ to great advantage under such circumstances. At the head of the stairs was a well- arranged screen of plants hiding the en- trance to the large ball-room, where sup- per was served. In this room the decora- tions were confined to foliage ; palms and orange trees were grouped in the corners, while the mirrors were veiled with cape smilax and further adorned with masses of palmettoleaves,southern pine and English holly. This cape smilax, like a good many other plants distinguished by that geographical adjective, does not hail from any particular cape ; it is a wild smilax from the Southern States — prob- ably S. laurifolia, as that is an evergreen. It is very popular now for garlanding. Certainly our florists are doing a good deal for the South in the way of clearing out the woods and thickets. The only ribbon used in this decoration was that forming an aisle for the entry of the bridal party. Mr. John Thorpe has bought a place at Pearl River, New York, formerly belong- ing to Mr. Hanft, where he will begin business with the good wishes of a large circle of friends. The Florists' Club tendered a dinner to the executive committee of the S. A. F, during their recent session in New York. The festivities — for it certainly was a joyous occasion — took place at Morello's on Jan. iS. That it was a very enjoyable occasion, enlivened by speeches both wise and witty, no one will doubt. The only regret expressed by the New Yorkers was that their guests were so limited in the matter of time. At the January meeting of the Florists' Club, after the question of this entertain- ment was settled and sundry financial matters were debated, Mr. C. L. Allen read his paper on "Plant Physiology." It was such a valuable companion to Mr. Taylor's paper, read at the last meeting, that the two will be printed together. There was just enough difference of opin- ion relative to some of the views ex- pressed by Mr. Allen to make an enter- taining discussion. Mr. Peter Henderson spoke from a thoroughly practical stand- point, and there were remarks from Mr. May, Mr. Thorpe and others. Judging from past meetings, our club is going in for the reasons of things in a tremen- dously scientific manner. Various schemes are afloat in readiness for the next national convention ; some novelties in the way of entertainment are already promised. What we all want to see is a fine exhibition of horticultural novelties and rarities. At former con- ventions we have been more indebted to dealers in florists' supplies than to growers for the display made. At the annual election of ofiicers for the New York Horticultural Society there was very little change made. There was a decided disposition on the part of the many to desert the old society for the Florists' club, which has in some respects superseded it. It seems in many ways rather hard to say where the Horticul- tural society ends and the Florists' Club begins, since all lovers of horticulture are permitted to join both organizations. But when we think of the fine shows it lias given, and the fine shows it jnay give yet, a good many among us will hate to give up the old society. One ingenious grower has been trying a boiler which burns coal dust, but so far it does not seem a tremendous success, as the blower sends a lot of noxious gas into the houses. Yet there is no reason why a steam heating greenhouse boiler should not be arranged on this principle, like the "dirt-eating" engines on the Read- ing road. They require a large heating surface and a strong draught. In many railway repair shops they use dust- con- suming boilers with a jet of steam turned in under the flues to promote draught. Florists are likely to welcome anything that will lessen the cost of fuel, which becomes a more expensive item every year with a great many. Emily Louise Taplin. 272 The American Florist. Feb. I, ■■■:y^. Coming as they do from different coun- tries, elevations and exposures, cypripe- diums need therefore various amounts of sunlight. For some kinds the sun is really necessary to make them flower freely. C. acaule, although difficult to keep for a number of years, will do well in either a sunny or shaded place. C. pubescens, C. parviflorum, C. candidum, C. calceolus, C. montanum and C. fasci- culatum require considerable sun ; while C. spectabile, C. Japouicum, C. gutta- tum, C. arietinum and C. macranthum are sensitive under the direct rays of the sun. An exception in this class is the C. irapeanum, which delights in the full sunlight the whole year round. The evergreen section should be di- vided into two classes. Those that re- quire rather a shady nook in the house are C. Argus, C. barbatum and its varie- ties, C. callosum, C. ciliolare, C. Curtisii, C. Dayanum, C. Fairieanum, C. Hookerse, C. BuUeuianum, C. Javanicum, C. Law- renceanum, C. Petri, C. Pitcherianum, C. purpuratum. C. superbiens, C. Tonsum and C. venustum. This means shaded against the direct sun, but otherwise much light cannot be given them. In the other class we may put C. Boxallii, C. concolor and varieties, C. Druryi, C. Godefroyae, C. Haynaldianum, C. hir- sutissimum, C. insigne and all its numer- ous varieties, C. Kimballianum, C. Lowii, C. niveum, C. Parishii, C. Philippiense, C. praestans, C. Rochelenii, C. Sanderi- anum, C. Spicerianum, C. Stonei and C. villosum. All of these will stand the sun well, provided there is a good ventila- tion, and I have found that the shy blooming C. hirsutissimum will stand as much sun as any cattleya or dendrobe, and will flower freely only when treated thus. No doubt many other kinds would do the same thing, and there is yet a big field for experimenting in this direction. In the selenipedium section we have also a slight variation as regards the amount of sun required by the diflerent kinds. S. Schlimii, S. Roezlii and S. caricinum require a little more shading than S. caudatum and its varieties, S. Ilartwegii, S. I.indleyanwm, S. longifo- lium, S. Wallisii, S. vittatum and Urope- dium Liudeni. The hybrids of any sec- tion may be treated intermediate, accord- ing to requirements of their parents, but always allow rather more sunshine than less. PLANTS IN FLOWER. Cypripedium venustum. Wall. Ne- paul. — Roots thick and downy; leaves six or seven inches long and one and three-quarters broad, thick, coriaceous, dark green mottled with black green, the under side is covered with purplish streaks; scape six inches long, purplish, beset with short down ; bract one inch long, green streaked with purple ; ovary two inches long, narrow, grooved, of a green color. The upper sepal is straight, pointed, one and a half inches long and one and a quarter inches broad, whitish, with dark green stripes ; lower sepal one and a quarter inches long and only three- quarters broad, of the same color and markings as the upper one ; petals hori- zontal, over two inches long and nearly three-quarters broad, green on the out- side, bright green on the inside changing to purple towards the ends, beset with irregular black warts and spots — about a dozen on each — and the edge is beset with long hairs ; lip one and one-half inches long and nearly one broad ; round- ish, retuse, of a purplish color, traversed by prominent dark green veins ; stami- uode horseshoe-shaped, broadly open, green with brown markings. This is the oldest known tropical cypri- ped, having been introduced in the year 1816, through the energy of Wallich. Al- though so many years have elapsed since its introduction, it is not seen too often in cultivation. Being a winter bloomer, it is very useful, as the flowers last quite a long time. The plant is worth growing for the foliage alone. Potted in rough, fibrous peat and moss, and kept in the average temperature of 55° F., there will be no trouble in growing it to perfection, and being easily procurable it should be in every collection. Cypripedium Crossianum. Plan, and Broug. C. insigne x. venustum. — Roots thick and downy ; leaves oblong, eight inches long by one and three-quarters wide, glaucous, light green, indistinctly mottled with darker green, the lower part of the under side is speckled with dark purple, while the rest is glaucous ; scape eight inches high, dark purple, downy; bract one and a half inches long, green, streaked with dark purple ; ovary two inches long, nearly triangular, broad, dark-colored ; upper sepal two inches long by one and a half wide, green, the upper part nearly pure white, with dark green veins and brown spots up to the middle ; lower sepal one and three-quar- ter inches long and one wide, light green with darker veins ; petals two and a half inches long and nearly three- quarters wide, horizontal, purplish, with darker veins and few brown spots, the edges are beset with short hairs ; lip nearly two inches long and over an inch broad at the widest part, getting nar- rower toward the end, light purple, with prominent veins ; staminode green, horse- hoof-shaped. This hybrid was obtained by Mr. Cross, after whom it was named. It is a free- growing plant and well deserves a place in any select collection. It is interme- diate between its parents and requires the same treatment as either C. venus- tum or insigne. Selenipedium Roezlii. Reich, f. New Grenada. (Syn. Cypripedium Roezlii, Cypripedium longifoliuni, var. Roezlii.) — Roots rather thin, many matted ; the base stock}- ; leaves loriform, eighteen inches to two feet long and one and three-quarter inches broad, light green, with still lighter shade on the under side, keeled, smooth, slightly arching ; scape stout, smooth, one to three feet high, branching, of a light green color; bracts three to four inches long, narrow, green; ovary two and three-quarter inches long, narrow, nearly round, green ; upper sepal bent, pointed, two and a half inches long by three-quarters wide, the sides foldecl back, whitish, shaded with rose and tra- versed by deep rose veins ; lower sepal two inches long by one and a quarter broad, the sides bent inward, of the same but darker color than the upper one ; petals somewhat declining, four and a half inches long and only one-quarter inch broad at the widest part, twice twisted, green with white edge passing immediately into dark rose and purple toward the ends ; lip over two inches long and uniformly three-quarters broad, green, shaded with light bronzj' color and spotted on the inside ; staminode broadly deltoid, green, with black bris- tles on the upper edge, and traversed by a slight groove through the middle. This beautiful plant was discovered and introduced by my esteemed countryman, B. Roezl, to whom we are indebted for the discovery of so many beautiful plants, especially orchids, and it justly bears the name of the discoverer, who found it growing along the banks of the Rio- Dagua, in New Grenada, in the year 1871. In this countrv' it has been wrong- ly classed as a mere variety of S. longi- folium, which it resembles somewhat, yet it is very distinct. It differs from S. longifolium in being caulescent, having a smooth stem, rose-colored flowers which are different in shape, and last but most important, a distinct staminode. It is superior in beauty to S. longifolium on account of its bright color. The flowers continue to appear for six to ten months, so a good strong plant may be had in flower nearly all the time. It should be grown in the warmest house, partly shaded, in good fibrous peat, sphagnum and potsherds, and being a free rooter, ample pot room should be given. This plant requires a good supply of water and syringing in good weather. Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, Mass. [In a letter dated Dec. 13, 1887, Mr. Wm. Court, the well-known representa- tive of Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, writes as follows : "In one of your for- mer articles you mention Cypripedium Tautzianum as discarded. I do not know if it is discarded by Americans, but I can say that it is not so in England. We have had it in flower during the past ten days very fine. It is also sought after by all cypripedium growers here." — W. A. M.] A Bench of Cypripedium Insigne in Bloom. This group shows a batch of C. insigne, bearing about two thousand flowers. They consist principally of the old in- signes with about twenty different varie- ties of that well-known species. The best amongst them are C. aspersum, amitnum, albo-marginatum, Chantinii, Kimballianum, Maulei, hieroglyphicum, Violaceum platysepalum and Mooreia- num. They differ from the old form in the dorsal sepal having a broad band of white on the upper portion, being heavily spotted with purple and brown on the lower sections. They are verj- much more beautiful than the old insignes, (the price also) but for general florists' business the original form will always be in demand being such a fine bold flower. These plants were grown in an inter- mediate house, with air on night and day, all through summer months, which makes them grow very sturdy, and flower more profusely than if grown with the other cypripediunis in a warm stove. Gko. Savagk. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 24, '87. Cypripediums in Bloom. The cypripedium hou.se is now rich with the bloom of more than half a hun- dred varieties of this deservedly popular family. Spicerianum and the old insigne, of course, are in quantity. These two iSS8. The American Florist. 273 ^ BtHCH 0? C^PR\PtO\Vi^^ \HS\GUt \U lUt COHStRMMOWtS 0? >AR. \NU. S. WUBNVV, ROCHtST^R, H. V. being probably the most useful for cut flowers, and among a dozen varieties of insigne at present open, tbe palm must certainly be given to Punctatum vio- laceum (Chantiuii) and Albo margina- tum, as being the finest and most distinct. More than half of the species in flower are hybrids, and the queen among these is a plant of Morganise, with two spikes and six flowers. Too much cannot be •said in praise of this grand species, its value being greatly enhanced by an ex- tremely free-growing quality. A near re- lation of this species is the handsome Euryandrum, but this one does not flower so freely. From the charming little Fairieanum we have two hybrids open — Arthurianum, of the insigne type, and vexillarium, of the barbatum. Nitens is a grand hybrid combining the best quali- ties of two grand old species — insigne and villosum. Of the venustum-barba- tum cross there are some good repre- sentatives. Politum is probably the handsomest ; meirax is very pretty but smaller (we have two flowers on a scape). Chloronenron, melanophalmum and calo- phyllum all betray their parentage and are characteristically named. Of the many varieties of Harrisiannm, superbum is a long way ahead. The same may be said of the majus variety of selligerum. The combination of insigne and barba- 2 74 The American Florist. Feb. r, turn has produced a fine hybrid in Ash- burtoniai, aud this is improved iu the variety expausim), which somewhat re- sembles cenanth um. Leeanum superbum comes of a good stock and may be found to be even better than its parents. Crande is a splendid species and may be placed with Morgauix-, though represent- ing a totally different type. Schlimmii and its pale variety are in flower,, aud its progeny may be seen in Sedenii and the charming candidulum, and also, though farther removed, in calurum. Domini- anum is a very useful variety, being sel- dom out of bloom. Tonsum bears ijuite a large flower and appears to be a self- colored form of superbiens. Argus will soon be open in quantity ; a hybrid of this may be seen in lo. Some fine forms of Lowii are open, also its near relation, Haynaldianum. A fine variety of Bul- lenianum with fourteen scapes, the ma- jority twin flowers, is worthy of mention. A great improvement on Hookerii is the hybrid marniorophylluui. Many more varieties are promising well for flower, extending the flower season well into the spring months and rendering this genus the most attractive and interesting of the large collection. F. Goldring. Albanv, N. Y. At Philadelphia. fl^ Like many of my class who are imbued with a desire to learn from others' experiences or to compare our success with others, it was my pleasure to take advantage of an opportunity to visit my friend Burton at Chestnut Hill. I found friend Burton at home, and after a pleasant chat we strolled through the houses, making comments aud discuss- ing different features of interest. Upon a front bench was a fine lot of Gontiers which I noticed — as with my own — have a tendency to shed the lower leaves. I attribute this to the continued dull weather and moderate temperature outside, which necessarily prevents strong firing. It is well known that with a low outsi[BE. On page 22S of No. 58 F. T. seeks in- formation as to the best way to grow the Marechal Niel rose in a small house. I have just such a house as F. T. de- scribes, 35 X 13, running north and south, boiler at the north end, where twelve feet is partitioned off for propagating or keeping a few plants that require a little extra heat. Three years ago I dug out about two wheelbarrows full of soil, re- placing it with good turf and manure well rotted and mixed together, and planted a thrifty young Marechal that I had Ijudded on Solfaterre the year before. It soon ran the length of the house, when I put up three wires over the path, not allowing the rose to interfere with the plants on the benches. During the sum- mer it grew freely and bore a few buds. Ten weeks before Christmas I piuned and tied in as many canes as I had room for, kept the house close and warm, syringing the canes twice a day for two or three weeks. They broke freely their whole length, and I then gave plenty of air to insure a good crop of buds ; almost every growth had one or more buds. On Dec. 22 I cut seventy-five, and up to date have cut 400 with 132 not yet ready for the knife. The roots are supplied with water by keeping the path wet, but the leaves require frequent syringing to keep the red spider away. This is only a makeshift sort of a way to grow the Marechal, and I hope those with more suitable houses will be able to give still better results. New Haven, Conn. How to Exterminate the Rose Grub. In response to the query in the last issue of the Florist, I venture to give a method which proved efficacious with me. After many trials with lime, Paris green, London purple, fir-tree oil and to- bacco soap without results, I tried hand- picking, which was somewhat more ef- fective but altogether too tedious. I finally procured some chickens, placed them in a coop in the rose houses until they became familiar with the place and the hands employed in the houses, and then turned them loose. As a result, the grub was completely "bounced." The chickens not only got away with the grubs, but cleaned out several other species of insect pests. After the first few days they did not bother us by walking on the pot plants on the side benches, or flying about, but settled down and confined operations to the rose benches and the space below them. Do not remove the chickens from the house at night, for they get in their best work during the early morning hours. I believe that if chickens were allowed an occasional ramble through rose houses, we would hear less of trouble with the grub. R. B. Can't Propagate Hybrids. Will some brother florist tell me why my H. P. rose cuttings die in the bench —especially the Jacks :-■ After thev have formed a fine, healthy callous— indeed, begun to throw out roots, and are almost ready to pot— they begin to die by the hundreds, while the teas in the same bench and in the same sand, root with a loss of only one in fifty. The sand is of the best and kept reasonably moist with a gentle bottom heat. I aUend to the bench personally. p;. a. H. Roses in Five Inches of Soii,.— just at this time I find on comparison that roses planted in five inches of soil do not do as well as those in four or even three and one-half inches. Although on a slanting bench facing south and well drained, they do not in these dark days dry out often enough. Some green mold appears in spite of all care in watering and cleaning over the soil. Give me strong plants, well established with three or four inches of soil and feed them freely, and success is assured. Harry Chaapei,. COMTESSE DE Frigneuse. — This rose from which so much has been expected for winter forcing, is worthless for the purpose, so far as I have tried it. No treatment we can give it will make it produce even as good buds as Isabella Sprunt. I have had it growing in an average temperature of 50° at night, at 55° and at 60°, and in neither case is it at all satisfactory. j. n. jy;, A Floral Piano. A floral piano was the very unique de- sign used here recently at the funeral of Mr. Jacob Gross, for mauy years superin- tendent of the Stieff piano factory ; it was a tribute from the employes of the works and was designed by Halliday. The piece stood about four feet high and was built proportionately throughout. The base or lower portion of the piano consisted entirely of Marechal Niel roses ; the key- board was of white carnations and Marie Louise violets ; the body being made up of maidenhair ferns, Niphetos, Mermet and La France roses. About one thous- and roses were used in its construction. n^ The American Florist. Feb. I , I am no lover of large designs, but I could not help admitting that this was a very beautiful piece of work. The ac- companying photograph, taken under very unfavorable circumstances, will con- vey some idea of the design — which is generally conceded to have been the finest piece of floral work seen in Balti- more for many a day. A. W. M, Baltimore. Mushroom Growing. BV W.M. FALCONER. Having heard a good deal about Mr. Wilson's mushroom beds, I called there yesterday (iSth inst.) to see them. Mr. Wilson has a very extensive greenhouse establishment at Astoria, near New York, The mushroom beds have been made un- der both the middle and side benches in the greenhouses, and occupy an immense space — I should think some hundreds of square yards. The beds are all flat, built upon the ground, and without any pro- tection from drip from the benches above. And in order to exclude strong light from them, muslin is tacked over the openings between the benches and the beds alongside the pathways. Some of the beds are in bearing condition, others coming in, and some more re- cently spawned ones not yet showing any signs of mushrooms. The mush- rooms are of the buff-colored variety usually got from brick spawn. Mr. Wilson tells me that he cannot overstock the market. The wholesale dealers in New York alone will take 200 pounds a day at a dollar a pound. He says whatever he makes in this way is — the labor in making the beds and gather- ing the crop excepted — almost clean profit. He needs the manure and loam, anyway, for potting his plants, and it is in better condition for this use after being done with in the mushroom beds than it was before being used in them. And as there are large car-horse stables near his place, he gets the manure fresh and handy. He does not think the drip from the benches hurts the mushrooms; indeed, he had last year some of his best mush- rooms where the drip was heaviest. In a cool house he finds that the mushrooms take sometimes as long as two months after spawning time before they appear ; in a warm house usually about six weeks. Around the chimneys, where the heat is great, very few mushrooms appear. He has planted spawn in the beds on the benches in which carnations or other ]ilants had been growing, but, he says, with indifferent success. Still there is, in my opinion, some- thing amiss in this mushroom business, even if it is, as Mr. Wilson asserts — " Why, they are not in full bearing yet ; they are only coming in." Some of them are cracked on the top, multitudes have blasted, and wood-lice have eaten the tops out of many. Snails are also very fond of mushrooms, and it is only the youngest and tenderest they care to eat. From these two pests catching and killing is the only means of escape. As the cracking seemed worse in a bed alongside of hot-water pipes, I am in- clined to think it is caused by the dry heat from the close-by pipes, and I sug- gested to Mr. Wilson that a 2 to 3-inch deep layer of the fresh, strawy part of the manure spread over the surface of the bed would help matters. My opinion of the blasting of the young mushrooms is too much surface water either in the way of drip or otherwise, but I hardly think Mr. Wilson will agree with me in this. I know of no good reason why mush- room growing should not become one of the most remunerative parts of the florist's business. In the newer, roomy, steam- heated houses where there is plenty of accessible room under the benches, beds can be more easily made than under the old style hot-water heated buildings. But I should disadvise making beds under open benches — that is, under benches on which pot plants are grown — because of the great amount of drip that must fall from them. But in the case of rose, car- nation, bouvardia and other benches where the plants are planted out in beds, with a little care in watering there is very little danger from too much drip. I have grown mushrooms in consider- able quantity for some years past, and have got very satisfactory crops. We grow them in a regular mushroom house, 83 feet long by 8 V feet wide, and heated by 4-inch hot-water pipes. While the CkRUk-\\OU OtS\G(* greatest care and attention is needed in order to grow mushrooms successfully, there is no secret at all in their cultiva- tion. But the amount of balderdash and alleged secrets that I have heard about growing mushrooms is almost incredible. My beds now are altogether worked by ordinary day laborers who had no previ- ous experience whatever in growing mushrooms, and I must say that I now gel far better crops than I did when I had a "skilled" Parisian grower chuck full of "secrets." My earliest beds come into bearing about the end of October, and I endeavor to keep up a succession till the end of .\pril. I have failed to get good crops before October, probably on account of the heat, and after April grubs attack the mushrooms and render them worth- less. Hence I don't attempt growing mushrooms in summer. Manure. — I use horse manure, fresh as I can get it, and with the roughest part of the straw shaken out. This is heated, turned frequently to avoid "burning," welted with water if at all dry, and when moderately well rolled by heating and turning and the rank heat is gone, I make it up into beds. The Iti-ds are about twelve or thirteen inches deep and built as firmly as I can pack them by beating them as we go along with the back of the dung-fork. When finished, they are very solid. If the manure is pretty fresh the heat soon rises again and in about ten days runs up to 130° or 135°, then declines gradually. There is no fear of it burning — it is packed loo hard for that. But if the sleam from it .should be likely to be in- jurious to anything else in the house, a good layer of loose straw from the ma- nure pile shaken over it loosely will greatly arrest the steam. Spawn. — I use the English brick spawn. I have also used many boxes of French spawn. But I get bigger mush- rooms from the brick spawn, and they are belter flavored. True, they are darker in color, but if grown under straw or in a dark place, many of them will come white as snow. Spawnitig. — After the heat in the beds declines to 110°, it usually drops 5° to 10° a day till it reaches 70° or 75°. I usually spawn the beds when they are about 90°. I have spawned them at 110° with capital results ; the same at 60°, only the lower the temperature the longer are the mush- rooms in appearing. In spawning, I break up the bricks into bits one to two inches square and insert these three inches or thereabout deep under the sur- face of the manure and about nine to ten inches apart. I don't dibble them in, but with a small pointed tool like a hand- weeder raise the manure enough to let in the bit of spawn, then pack down the manure again. Covering the beds with earth. — About ten days after spawning I cover the beds with between one and two inches deep of soil. I don't wait till I first see the spawn "run"; indeed there is a good deal of twaddle in this " running " busi- ness. For experiment's sake I have had beds earthed over as soon as they were spawned, in others have waited for three weeks, and gel fair umshrooms in both cases. The earth for covering. — I use ordi- nary loam. I don't like the fatted earth of the garden or the compost from the potting pile, but good pliable loam free from manure. It doesn't matter whether it is rough or fine ; providing it is put on firmly, the mushrooms will come through it all the same. And I haven't found a particle of advantage in sod over fine soil. Temperature. — 1 keep our houses night and day at 5o° precisely. Higher gives us a crop a little sooner, but it is a light crop and soon past; lower, it will be longer before the mushrooms appear, and as a rule they will come smaller and fewer at a time, but last in bearing longer. Watering. — Endeavor to do without it, at the same time never hesitate to water the beds if they get dry. Use tepid water, apply it gently through a water- pot fine rose, but never give enough to saturate the manure. If there should be much likelihood of the beds getting dry, I should keep them covered over with the fresh straw from the manure pile. Under this covering the mushrooms come up as clean and while and plump as pos- sible, only great care is needed in gather- ing them. But under no circumstances would I allow drip fall upon my mush- room beds. If the atmosphere of the house is ven,- dry, sprinkle a little water about, but avoid a damp-feeling, musty air, and never raise a sleam in the house. Ventilation. — In mild weather I venti- late a little— just enough to maintain a sweet atmosphere— but I am as shy of cold draughts in my nmshroom house as in my rose house. Darkness or Light. — In dark quarters mushrooms rise up higher out of the bed and are whiter in color than in well- lighted houses ; but darkness is not at all necessarj' to mushroom growing. In all cases, however, sunshine .should be ex- cluded. i8S8. The American Florist. 277 KQ\kUlUVl CUUtMVl^ CiRK^D\Ct?S. Duration of a bed in bearing. — A good fresh bed will continue in prime bearing for three weeks, and for some time longer in a sort of desultory way. A bed in which all the manure has not been fresh will last four or five weeks in fair bear- ing ; in fact, I have had them keep on nearly twice as long. But the most satis- factory bed by far is the first — the brisk one. As soon as its best days are over, out with it and in with another. A second crop is sometimes obtained from the beds, but I never had them prove certain enough to justify me in risking them. But one of the finest crops I ever saw was a second crop. Gathering. — I gather my mushrooms before they spread — that is, just as the frill begins to break. I do not twist them out at the root, as most people do ; I cut them over and leave the stump. In gathering by twisting we are apt to root out many tiny mushrooms ; by cutting, these are not disturbed. The cut stumps soften in about a week, and are then very easily removed. Put a pinch of earth into the holes caused by their removal. All things being favorable, I expect to see mushrooms in six weeks after spawn- ing, but not a full crop before the eighth week. But they are very unreliable in their time of appearing, and especially so between October and December. Some claim that they can tell to a day when their beds shall come into bearing, but they had better tell that little story to the marines. In open beds. — I have time and again seen nice crops of mushrooms grown in open beds in the greenhouse among car- nations, roses or cucumbers — sometimes natural and at other times " planted "^ and that, too, without receiving any special care whatever. Gordon's Carnation Design. This basket was made for a broker who had a lucky strike, and represents the pouring out of gold from horns of plenty. On an oval tray is a center of Emerald carnations. (These are tinted by the new process.) Around the center is a band of red carnations, and this is fringed with a thin line of adiantums. At each end, raised on wires covered with foliage, is a white enameled and gilded cornucopia which are throwing their golden contents (Buttercup carna- tions) over the center. The design was unique and extremely elegant. B. Adiantum Cuneatum Grandiceps. This is certainly one of the best adian- tums introduced of late years. A fully developed specimen plant is as beautiful as anything in the fern family, excepting the incomparable A. Farleyense, and its fronds, when cut, are very suitable to use in cut flower work. It comes easily from seed and will grow freely under the treatment suitable for A. cuneatum, to which it is closely allied. It is a stronger grower than this well-known variety, with fronds much longer and the pinnules broader. Its most notable characteristic is the neat and elegant crest on the apex of each frond ; this, with its graceful, drooping habit, gives it a very handsome appear- ance. Large specimen plants are fine for conservatory decoration or for exhibition purposes, and small plants well adapted for using with other sorts in the fern plateaus now so popular for the dinner table. From its propagation and culture and its usefulness in all stages of growth, it must become very popular. RoBT. Craig. Is Smilax Profitable .' The question asked by "A" in No. 58 of the Florist, as to whether the grow- ing of smilax is profitable, can surely be answered in the affirmative by all who have grown it to any extent. It is so easily managed, and if placed in a loca- tion at all suitable to its requirements, good strings can always be expected. To prove that a bed of smilax will pro- duce good returns, it is only necessary to examine results and to state facts. Smi- lax need not be given more than six inches of space from plant to plant in the rows, and twelve inches between the rows, fc. Suppose we have a bed nine feet wide occupying the center of a house 100 feet long. In this bed we could place about 1,800 plants. If these are grown in the best possible way, four strings ought to be cut from each plant during the course of the year, making 7,000 strings as the product of a bed having the length and width already stated. Grown in good condition, of good aver- age thickness — not the miserable little stuif some growers send out — these strings should net about 15 cents each, thus bring- ing as the total income from this bed of smilax the sum of $1,000. Besides this center bed, side benches in the same house could be utilized for the growing of pot plants. Any florist knows that if he can sell|i,oooperannumoutofahouse 100x20 he will be doing fairly well as times go. Some may take exception to these figures and claim that four crops of smi- lax cannot be cut from the same house in one year. What has been done once can be done again. All that is needed is a good house, well heated and not dark- ened by a forest of heavy rafters ; neither should the plants receive much shade in summer, and none at all in winter. If strict attention is paid to watering and spraying, and also to the tying of fresh strings as soon as one is cut, no trouble need be had in obtaining good smilax in large quantities. There does not appear to be any proba- bility of another vine taking its place. Asparagus plumosus is handsomer, but it is a slow grower, hard to propagate, and can never be had but in limited quantity. A. tenuissimus is a faster grower than plumosus ; still it does uot supersede smilax, and to judge by the demand of the public, it is uot likely to do so. One thing should be guarded against in the growing of smilax for profit, and that is over-production. There must always be a limit to its sale. Good roses, carna- tions and violets can generally be sold at some price, no matter how much the market is flooded with flowers. Glut the market, however, with smilax, and all that could be done with it would be to throw it away. Those engaged in grow- ing smilax should plant only that pro- portion which they know they can readily dispose of. To insure the cutting of four crops, it is necessary that the strings are not allowed to remain too long without cutting. Therefore grow only enough to supply a known demand. A house of smilax will need much less expenditure of labor than any other pay- ing crop that can be grown. Albany, N. Y. A. E. Whittle. Will some one tell me through the American Florist, if there is any way to exterminate little white worms in the earth at the roots of plants, without trans- planting the plants ? Also, what kind ot manure is the best for watering purposes, old or fresh ? A Florist. Warm liquid manure is to my mind as acceptable to roses, callas and other growing plants, as a cup of hot coffee to a man these cold days when the sun keeps shady a large portion of the day. Our "tank" is under cover next to the packing house, and a steam pipe leads into it, which with a very slight turn of the valve gives enough heat to keep out frost. The tank is elevated about two feet in front and four feet at the back and is six feet wide and twelve feet long ; we have a hose attachment and a "gate" valve at the outlet and run the liquid through 150 or 200 feet of hose to all the houses ; it saves time and money. Harry Chaapel. 2/' The American Florist. Feb. /, Deep Planting. ^ lu his remarks on deep planting (p. 202) I Mr. .Albert M. Herr touches on what is to my mind a source of much failure and disappointment in flori- culture. Planting should be carefully done under all circumstances, but, in the spring for instance, in the hurry of getting stock planttd out, and with men that are not always particularly careful, there is a great probability of plants getting into the ground much deeper than there is any need for ; or an accident may occur, such as Bro. Herr narrates. I have seen all this time and again, but I have never noticed any very disastrous results as a sequel. I have rarely seen a plant rot off from deep planting out-doors ; and when taking up his carnations in the fall I think Mr. II. will have found that the stems covered up as he describes, were perfectly sound, while in the greenhouse under similar circumstances, they would have rotted off or developed a very sickly growth. The evil against which we must guard is deep planting in the greenhouse. I think the best bouvardia I ever saw was grown by Mr. Edwin Lonsdale, Philadel- phia, in an extremely shallow bed ; and the best carnations the writer ever had, were grown on a bench in about six inches of soil. I consider eight or nine inches a sufficient depth of soil for all in-door purposes. The watering and .syr- inging necessary to keep the plants from wilting when first taken in, is apt to get the bed pretty wet; it is a comparatively easy matter to get a shallow bed into condition again, but when a deep bed once becomes saturated, it seldom dries out until the plants have become seriously injured. A. W. M. Baltimore. Carnation " Emerald."— Mr. Fred. Gordon, New York, sends us several blooms of a carnation labeled as above, and which are white with a green Ijand near the edge of the petals. .\s the green diffused itself throughout the entire petal when the flower was placed in water for a few hours, we concluded that the "Emerald" strain should be still further "fixed " before being extensively propagated. For this reason we believe it should be some time before " Gordon's remarkable new Hyhici'd Carnation Em- erald" is offered to unsuspecting ])lant buyers. Bursting the Calyx. — Nature pro vides the carnation against splitting its calyx in two ways. On some flowers the claw of the petal is long enough to carrv the petal itself entirely beyond or above the calyx. In other flowers the calyx is evenly and deeply toothed, affording room for the petals to expand. Carna- tions having either of these anti-split qualities may be relied on to produce perfect flowers. S. E. Flowers not Opening. — Can some of our Boston friends tell why the blooms of Anna Webb carnation do not open properly? When about half expanded they curl up and then dry up completely — at least that is the way they have gone with me. Any information would oblige, Montreal. Jos. Bennett. Flovyering the Stephanotis. In answerto "H" (page 20,^), he should have no difficulty in flowering Stephan- otis floribunda freely enough, providing the warm end of his house will give him a night temperature of 65°. I should prefer to plant it in a solid bed. Some growers prefer to mix a little leaf mould or peat with the soil, but the best steph- anotis I ever saw was growing in loam and sand. Shading is not generally nec- essary, unless the leaves show signs of burning. The plant is a favorite with mealy bug, and constant syringing is therefore necessary. When growing, it will require plenty of water at the roots, but a period of rest should be given, and some reduction of the temperature before starting into bloom. A. W. M. Baltimore. Bouvardias for Cut Flowers. In reply to "Florist" (page 236), my own experience in growing bouvardia for cut flowers, is decidedly in favor of plant- ing out on benches. Some growers first pot their plants and when they have be- come established in the pots, transfer them to the benches, this plan, however, entails more labor than is at all neces- sary. If they are to be grown in pots, pot them, otherwise plant them out on the benches at once. I have tried pot culture, but although fairly succcessful, I was satisfied that planting out was the most profitable method, and so I returned to first principles. A neighbor of mine grows all his bouvardia in pots, and does it very well ; but I have never seen as good bouvardia in pots as I have grown mvself, and seen with others, on benches. Baltimore. A. W. M. Don't Grow too Many 'Varieties. There is such a thing as attempting too much. Men must calculate theirstrength and ability to perform before they under- take to execute, if they wish to be suc- cessful in their efforts. He that is con- tinually commencing many labors gener- ally fails to accomplish any one of them. The man of one idea who devotes all his time and all his labor to its development will do better th&n the man of many ideas, who lacks, however, the power of concentration. These remarks are applicable to those florists who think that by growing a little of many things more money can be made than by confining their attention to a few specialties. Experience teaches us that in every business and profession, it is the specialist that acquires the most renown and reward for liis labor. Look for a moment at those florists, who have, by their own exertions, secured prominent positions; and apparently obtained wealth. We notice that they have gradually cur- tailed the number of varieties grown un- til— no matter how large the establish- ment— their attention is confined to but two or three kinds. Let a florist ascer- tain by observation what plants he can do well, and then devote his houses, where practicable, to the growing only of those special plants and he will find that his business will develop, and the profits will increase. No matter how- careful the attention, when inau)- varie- ties of plants are grown, some few will be sure to be neglected. Those which we think that we can make the most money from will receive the care, and those not so considered will be apt to be overlook- ed. Speaking from a business ]ioint of view, when we grow plants from which we do not think any money is made, their destination should speedily be the rubbish heap. The practice of buying ever)- new plant offered for sale is to be deprecated. I often wonder how manj- florists there are who make money from buying new stock. We hear of something new — just what we have been looking for — and straightw-ay invest, generally to find our investment anything but a paying one. It is hoped that these words will not be misunder- stood and supposed to be an attempt at censure. It is desirable that every en- couragement be givfu to the raiser of new varieties, and that be should receive adequate compensation for his trouble. The argument is, that, to the majoritj- of florists, the investment of money in the purchase of new varieties of plants is anything but remunerative to the pur- chaser. In these daj-s, the onlj waj- in which money can be made from the cul- tivation of any plant, whether foliage or flowering, is by growing in large quanti- ties. Should any new variety of rose, carnation or other marketable plant, be thought of value and likely to supply a demand, buy in large quantities or leave it alone. To buy six, twelve, or even twent)--five, with the expectation of reap- ing a harvest from the purchase, is a mistake. These thought are addressed, princi- pally, to small growers — men who fancj- they must have a little of everj-thing that is in the market. Concentrate attention upon a few things, learn to do these well, and more money will be gained than by any other arrangement. Albanv. A. E. Whittle. Baltimore Plant Notes. All plants intended for early sales should now be pushed ahead, at the same time keeping up a good succession of young stock both in pots and in the cut- ting bed. Don't allow the latter to re- main empty ; it is better to have too much stock than not to have enough ; at the same time it is a mistake to grow- more stock than our capacity will per- mit. I saw 5,rxx) geraniums the other day in a space that w-ould properly grow 3,000. When grown in this crowded manner, the plants can't possibly have that robust and hearty appearance which invariably catches the customer and his money. I have been hearing a good many com- plaints lately about cutting bed fungus. Linie and sulphur in equal parts will check the evil, but "prevention is better than cure," and a little air admitted to the propagating house every fair day will prove a preventive of fungus, while keep- ing everything in the house fresh and healthy. We soinetitnes err, from one cause or another, in allowing cuttings to remain in the bed long after they are rooted. I saw a batch of petunia cuttings last week that had become "drawn" until they were thin as knitting needles. It would take these fellows a long time to make decent plants. When the cuttings re- main in the bed too long, the roots be- come .so hard that it requires a long time after they arc potted to get them into a good growing condition. There is much difference of opinion as to the potting of calloused cuttings. I once worked under a man who when potting oflT a batch of cuttings always threw- away such as were merely cal- loused. There are others again who l>reach and jiractice the reverse of this, and for my own part unless I am very i888. The American Florist. 279 NlK\.tN \nQ\CK, OtUTSCHt PtRVt. indifferent as to the stock — I always pot calloused cuttings. When potting a batch of rose cuttings lately I followed the same practice, and of two or three dozen calloused cuttings only five have missed, the rest being nicely rooted at this date. I generally set such cuttings, when potted, by themselves, as they re- quire special care as to watering until the roots have started. Among the newer single geraniums few are better than Glorie de France ; it certainly deserves to become popular ; it is dwarf in habit, but a most abundant bloomer, the trusses being very large and borne well above the foliage. The flowers are white with salmon center, and the outer margin a pretty peach color. I really consider it one of the prettiest geraniums I have seen for a long time ; it cannot fail to prove a first- rate variety for marketing, and is said to be a good bedder. In coleus, Halliday offers one called Yellow Jacket ; it is on the same order as Golden Bedder, but lighter in color and minus the pinkish streak so common in the latter. It is said to be fine out- doors, but I think it will be hard to beat Golden Bedder as a yellow coleus. A. W. M. white flowers are scarce. We grow our plants on in 5-inch pots ; in the fall, when time to take in, we keep them cool and shaded for some time before taking them in the heat. In this way fine bloom can be cut as late as New Years. I would also call attention to another late variety, Mrs. J. B. Wilson ; at Christmas time this variety can be classed with fine flowers. It is very large, with a rich, glossy appearance which makes it useful for baskets and decorations. D. T. C. Chrysanthemum Christmas Eve. The name of this variety is not an ex- aggeration ; we believe it to be one of the best for Christmas trade and late cutting. Florists will find this variety valuable for funeral work when carnations and other Azalea Indica, Deutsche Perle. We have several times made reference in these columns to this grand Indian azalea, and now furnish our readers with an illustration of it. As its name indi- cates, it is of continental origin, and might safely be described as the best double white ever introduced. There are larger-flowered ones in cultivation, but the present, no doubt, derives its popu- larity from the regularity and rounded character of its flowers, together with their long-lasting properties, and their purity of color. Owing to the loose ar- rangement of the segments of the corolla, there is an absence of the stiffness and rigidity of flowers that are so fully double as to form a solid mass. The individual blooms are about the size of those of a gar- denia, for which they constitute an ad- mirable substitute for cut flower purposes. They have also been compared to the eucharis, a fact which says much for their purity of color. Small plants, when well grown and ripened, produce a great pro- fusion of bloom, which may be cut, wired, and used in endless ways where white flowers are required. As a commercial plant it has proved to be one of the best introductions of recent years, and is now extensively grown for market, where its flowers, when cut with an inch or two of stem, find a ready sale. — Gardening World. Some Queries. Among other houses we have two run- ning in the same direction, about four feet apart; one is 70x17, the other 40X 17, both heated with flues. We are thinking of heating the smaller house with hot-water pipes from the furnace in the larger house, by having a coil of pipe placed in the furnace. How many rows of pipes around the house (40x17) will be necessary to keep the temperature from 50° to 60° at night, in Ontario, where the thermometer occasionally goes down to 20° below zero ? In growing carnations and bouvardias, which way gives the most bloom — to grow in pots, or to plant out in benches ? How would you treat calla lilies so as to have them in bloom in May ? FlvORIST. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Following is the programme of meet- ings for discussion during February and March. The meetings are held at Horti- cultural Hall, Tremont street, Boston, at II o'clock of the days stated. All inter- ested in the subjects are freely and cor- dially invited by the society to attend the meetings : Feb. 4~The Cultivation and Diseases of the Peach, by J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn. Feb. II— Late Progress in the Application of Science to P'ant Culture, by Prof Wm. O. At- water, Weslevan University, Middletown. Conn. Feb. 18— The Bulb Gardens of Holland, by Robert Farquhar, Boston. Feb. 25— Insects Injurious to Vegetation, by Prof. C. H. Fernald, State Agricultural College, Amherst. March 3— The Influence of Flowers upon Na- tional Life, by Mrs. Fanny A. Dean, Hdgartown. March 10 — Hybrid Roses, Old and New, by Win. H. Spooner. Jamaica Plain. March 17— Methods of Labeling Trees and Plants, by Robert T. Jackson, Boston. March 24— Fertilizers — Agricultural, Physical, Intellectual and Moral, by Rev. Frederick N. Kiiapp, Plymouth. March 31 — Meeting for genei-al discussion ol such subjects pertaining to horticulture as may be suggested. The New Mealy Bug. Instead of exterminating the trouble- some insects, horticulturists are continu- ally finding new species and new genera establishing themselves on their plants, requiring on the part of the cultivator a more extended vigilance over such ene- mies. Some plants that have been long in cultivation, and in that time gained a reputation of being free from the attack of insects, are not absolute proof against such attack. I have never seen or heard of the common mealy bug (Dactylopius adonidum) on the Ficus elastica, which has been wonderfully free from other in- sects as well. However, I have just noted the appearance on this plant of a "mealy bug" probably not yet to be found in many greenhouses. This insect is figured and described at length in the Report of the Department of Agriculture, U. S., for 1880 (p. 344),_by Prof. J. H. Comstock as a new species (Dactylopius longifilius). The insect is about the same size ancl color as the common mealy bug, but can be readily recognized by the four caudal .8o The American Florist. Eeb. /, filaments or hairs, which are fully as long as the body. Along each side of the body, from these caudal filaments to the head, are fifteen shorter hairs exteuding longitudinally. There is not so much of the mealy secretion about this species as is found on the common form, and the female is more active in traveling. I'rof. Comstock records the appearance of this insect on several ferns and euphorbiace;c, notably the croton. Besides finding it on these plants, I note them thriving on Ficus elastica, dracicnas and in the flower heads of rogerias. The most intolerable insect is the one that settles itself in and about a flower. Gi:o. C. BuTz. Pennsylvania State College, Experiment Station. How to Cut, Pack and Ship Cut Flowers, from the Dealer's Standpoint. 1(V Uu ItT. KIFT. Read before the Philadelphia Florist Club, Jan. 7. Mr. President and Gentlemen : — The subject as to how flowers should be cut, kept and shipped was assigned to memuchagainst my will, as I don't "shin- ny" on that side. But in the game between the growers and the dealers I thought I saw a chance to make a "homer," and will try to add another to the dealers' score. You will observe that our subject is divided into three grand divisions, by commas, on the sheet as it appears in black and white, and by periods of vari- ous durations in the actual transactions of the business. The first division, "How they should be cut," refers we suppose, first, to the manner of removing the flower from the plant, and the best time to do so. I have given this matter considerable thought, as I did not wish to make any statements or point out any ways or methods which I would not be willing to stand by, or which are not recognized by the trade. The act of cutting, as a method of re- moving flowers from plants, must be ac- cepted as the only way — at least if we confine ourselves strictly to the wording of the question, which I propose to do. Adam, we are told (I thought it best to commence at the beginning), made an apron of fig leaves, but how he gathered them will ever remain a mystery. We are told, however, that he Was a ' 'grower, ' ' and that almost the first thing he did was "crooked." I am led to infer from this that the crookedness of the present day prevailing among the growers is heredi- tary, and they are not to be held wholly responsible for their irregularities. I would suggest a pair of shears as prob- ably the best instrument to be used in cutting flowers, or a sharp knife is good. I have known growers who removed them with their teeth. I would not ad- vise the latter plan, however. Several firms (manufacturers of shears) have ap- proached me and wanted their particular line of goods recommended (mark you, for a consideration), but I .spurned their offers, and therefore hope my suggestions will have the weight they deserve. " When they should be cut." This is important, as much depends upon it ; their sale is affected — presuming they are to be sold. This, 1 believe, is the plan adopted by the growers generally. I have been connected with the business for about fifteen years (that is, dealing with growers), and I have never known any of them to give anything away. No matter how poor the flowers were, they had to bring something. Dealers often donate, but growers never. Just when to cut them depends a good deal upon the season of the year. Along in the fall they can be cut when pretty full blown, as there is not much demand, and it is necessary to make them look as large as possible, in order to work them off. We would advise cutting with a good long stem, as it fills up the basket, and the dealer will think he has a bargain. As the season advances, you can be more careful, taking out the end buils when ready, and cut the stem with the weak side buds later on. You will find they will mix up well, and as the dealer is now getting busier, he will not observe your stuff so closely, and the short buds can be worked off very nicely. These directions will do very well until Decem- ber, and now comes your harve.st. " How they should be kept." At this time notice every bud and flower; cut the roses very tight ; just as soon as they begin to show color they should be re- moved and placed in the cellar ; stand them in jars of clear water in a close box. Watch them carefully, selecting onlj- the most open to ship to town. If the dealer complains of the small number sent, refer him to the cloudy weather, that your boiler is out of order, that your crop is hardly in yet, etc., etc.; and if you work him right, he will begin to get anxious, and finally al)0ut the 20th of the month he will give you an order to bring all the stuff you can, and will tell you that he will give as much as anybody else will pay you for it, and even ask you to look around among your neighbors and get what you can from them. This will give you a chance to account for your large stock that has been accumu- lating since the first of the month, and which might arou.se suspicion. Before shipping them be very careful to trim ofl the ends of the stems with a sharp knife, otherwise, as some will be pretty full blown and off color by this time, he might suspect and accuse you of having had them "salted"; but a show of the clean stems and a bold front, together with an injured air, will settle all. Your carnations should not be picked for at least a month before the holidays ; they will be burst and somewhat off color, and probably go to sleep the next day, but 1)3' that time you will have the money or the credit for them, and it won't mat- ter much. By the way, have a lot of valley ready to cut — it only costs one cent a spray, and you can easily "soak " him for eight ; it used to bring fifteen, but that was in the days of your fathers. Times are hard now, and you mustn't ex- pect too much. And the violets ; do not pick them for at least three weeks ; they will keep, and if they're not sweet it won't matter — it's Christmas, and he will take anything. "IIow they should beshipped." Well, they should be shipped .so as to arrive about 9 A. M., and if possible, later. By this time the dealer is busy with his cus- tomers, and has not time to scrutinize your stuff; but if yon have anything very fine, always call his attention to it, and by placing it before a cu.stomer they may be tempted to buy some, and then you can make him take the balance, as he has broken your bunch. I have often seen this plan worked successfully. Al- ways ask a good figure for your stuff; he will think more of it ; aiul don't be afraid to go out once in a while with it, if he objects to the price; tell him you know where you can place it ; and after you have been all around and have a lot left, you can always strike a street fellow that will give you .something for it. and that's better than taking it home. If he complains about your flowers being sold on the street for less than he can buy them of you for, tell him that he is mis- taken— they were not yours, so-and-so took them all and gave you your price and was glad to get them. At Christmas time bring the flowers yourself, if possible, and make a good show of the best ; then offer to put them away, so as to help him. This generally works well, as he is so verj- busy, .\fter it is all laid nicely in boxes in the cellar, where the gaslight helps to brighten the color, call the attention of some of the hands to it, and then your work is done. For when Christmas is over, and the cus- tomers come back and kick about the work — "how the flowers were all gone the next day, and they won't pay for them, and thej' will never come there any more" — he will never suspect you, but will blame the stuff he got from that commission fellow, and declare he will never trust him again. Chicago. At a recent funeral the casket was literall)' buried in flowers, at the foot resting a wreath of American Beauty roses from which radiated three cycas leaves. Very few designs were seen, the tributes nearlj' all being in the shape of loose flowers which were artistically ar- ranged about the apartment. One box offlowerscontained only eucharis blooms, but there were five dozen of them. The Garfield Park Rose Co. is erecting two fine new houses, covering a space of 150 X 27 feet, at their place near Garfield Park. R. W. Rathborne, an amateur, has built two fine houses at his residence on Woodlawn avenue this winter. Mr. .Sidney Clack, who has been con- templating a removal to California, has decided to remain and defy the breezes of Lake Michigan, from which he in- tended to escape. Pink Cti^ADiOLi. — Will some one that knows tell through the Fi.orisT which is the best variety of pink and rose gladi- olus for cut flowers, in summer, out of doors? The Bride, white; Isaac Buchan- an, yellow ; Brenchleyensis, scarlet, are verv satisfactory, but I have not found a satisfactory pink or light rose color. New York. D. W. M. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. tlon. U iiiUH SlTl! OlTf n nil pliu-i-. OITf (JITll O in ; K. K. ,VT10.N WANTKH l(v iiin Kliiilst.Clilcnuii ,\TU1N WANTKl) -ByncoinpetenI Horiatlinil rsi'rymiin, i-]ipiib]o of takliik' rlutrj:e of a IttrKe .\,lilres> J. U.. Clin- Am. Florist. \llON WANTKl) lly H thiiioiiKli rose- ami llowoi-Ki-owiT. lipMl ,.l r.-fi'icMi.-i^a. Addross I'. .M., .mo AiiMMinin H'loilsl. CliioiiKO. ATlcl.V WANTKll .V- |.ro|.ili;iilor or foromiin I liirfo .-..ii noil i.lil.i' A.l.lrosM I'AUSoN^, , ,ir r.lh uiHl 1. SH., Llni-olii. Neb. OITl' n 111 I'll. I'l ATlilN WANTKli llv u (iorman.compelp iill l.riinilios of l.iisinosr. I'rlvntc orcomiiu .11 yours- oxperii'iuo. Ad.lross K. W, Aniericiin Klorlsf. ClilonBo ATION WANTKD-Iiy n youni! miui. uge tJlTII n ,io VTKiN WANIKD-Hy 11 sIukIc miui, lis xnr- lor: Uoiriiiiirlily versi'd In rose. ciinlower and iltiiro. I'riviue or oommerclal plaoe. tiood Wai'i'm •^. A, I.I .1. Hah KyfjiO nee Ave.. HarrlsburK. Pa. Oil TA' ,'-!^ .^^ Nil 1 ' lly a prac . iiltiirni '[.ipaKati Ileal llorlst fully latters. Klther r and inanaKur. crlciin Florist, Chicago. i888. The American Florist. Si SITUATION WANTED -By an experiencedflorist; _ ape 24; single; German; S years' exjterience in cut flowers and plant trade. Private or commercial. Address Theodoke Stohhacker. care S. J. Thompson. 261 \V. .leflferson St., Louisville. Ky. SITUATION WANTED-Bv married man; Ameri- can, as foreman; have managed small sales place last three years; experienced in all kinds of Kardening. Good references. Address, stating par- ticulars and wages, Gardener, P. O. box 75. HoUis, N. H. SITUATION "WANTED-As foreman in good com- mercial or private place: thoroughly competent in every way; 22 years' experience in Europe and U. S. English, married, family; age :iS. First-rate ref- erence. Address HORTrs, care l>e Witt, florist, 1404 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. W ANTED— Three young men to assist in seed an floral stores. Apply with reference. C. E. Hamvtox, Kansas City, Mo. WANTEI>— Second-hand 4-in. cast greenhouses. Address, stating j Baker Bros.. P. O. box 72, Kans City, Mo. WANTED— A good florist (married man with no family) who understands propagating, and everything in the business; must be sober, honest, and well recommended. Address, stating wages, Mrs. a. La:\ibert. East Fair St.. Atlanta, Ga. WANTED— A good second hand, to work in a com- mercial greenhouse; one who understands packing, and general work. Board furnished. Ap- ply, stating wages, ete., to L. A. Casper. Council Bluffs, Iowa. ISSS. ISSS. W^ vicinity of New York City. All com- munications strictly contidential. Address Reliable, care American Florist, Chicago. WANTED— By Feb. lo. a florist competent to grow a general stock of greenhouse plants— especi- ally roses and carnations. Mnst be sober, and atten- tive to business. A single man is wanted. Address Kemble Floral and Sebb Co., Oskaloosa, la. WANTED GARDENER-Middle-aged man, for an Institution; he must have a thorough knowl- edge of horticulture, and capable of superintending all operations, as well as qualifled to instruct voung men in horticultural pursuits. Address full particu- lars B. A., care Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED-Partner i roses a specialty. _ number- all built in ISST; heated by steam .° Every- thing in first-class order, and doing A No. 1 business, u rare chance for a good man with ready cash. WANTED— (To be shipped to me 1st of March) 100 Ampelopsis Veitchii ; 100 Anemone Japonica alba and rubra, 50 of each; 100 Clematis coccinnea; 50 Clematis Crispa: 50 Jaekmanii, 2-yr.; 50 Languin- osa Candida, 2-yr.; 25 Duchess of Edinburgh, 2-yr.; Crape Myrtle, pink and white, 50 of each; 25 Bouvar- dia Rosea Multiflora. 3K-in. or 4-in. pots. State size and price. N. S. Griffith, Independence, Mo. FOR SALE.— New, Grand Street Greenhouses, cheap for cash, at once; two blocks from State Capitol; convenient to railroad depots and street cars. C. F. Fitzslmmoxs, Lansing, Mich. FOR SALE.— The best retail and wholesale florist and seedsman's business in the Northwest (population 150.000). Reason for selling, with full the Florist. 1 have received so many letters of e quiry, I thought this would be the best way of an swering them. James Pape. Turontb, Ont. A BARGAIN! TEN QREENHOUSES, •-^H HEATED BY STEAM, l->^ With Stock Complete. Possession at any time. Ground alone is worth $10,000. Price for the whole, S13,000, or $8,000 with a ground rental of $300 per year. For further particulars, address C. D., STATION " G," (Germantown), PHILADELPHIA, PA. — )TB11 BOSESU— The very FINEST and BEST quality. GABRIEL MARC, WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. IFOR FLOIISTB, We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2 '>'-in. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES lu large supply at very reasonable prices— ^w.. Bfaiily, Papa Gonticr, Golden Pearl, IT. F. Peinietl, The Bride, Her Majeslv, La France, Genl. Jacq., Pcrle dcsjaidiiis, Niphetos, C. Meniict, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d'un Ami, Sunset, and. hun- dreds of others. ALL THE LATEST NEW ROSES— •t«"b&, Gloire d'OUvet, Mad. Scihion Cachet, Mdlle. Claiidnie Perican, Doctenr Grill, Vicoiiitesse de IVautier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRAN Dl FLORA— --J 3^<;cm«r.— immense stock, strong, open ground plants. all sizes, very low. A\soBuisls I'aviegated Leaved A'lthea,Japan Judas, Japan Snow Ball [yKhMX- num phcatum),_/,i/)a« Rose (Rosa Rugosa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the he.st Hardy Shnibl'eiy and Climbing I ines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston /zyO, Akebia Quinata, the New Hallii Hardv Phlo. :id other Sweet-Scented Honeysuckles, etc., etc. Violets, Chrysanthemun and Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE CONARD CO., — : ROSE QROWERS, :— WEST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. QTldERS BOOKED FOR THE NEW DEEP SCARLET FORCim ROSE "GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN," Pronounced by leading rose-growers superior to the " W. F. BENNETT," in color and lasting qualities. It is sent out as a Hybrid Perpetual, but its habits and forcing capacity would entitle it to a prominent place among the Hybrid Teas. «„^i"5?'*®i*'°,'^lbL."'^ l"® ready for delivery by AprU 1st, and larger orders can be tilled after May 15tli. PRICE, per 100, $100.00; per doz., $15.00; each, $1.50. Cash with order, f.o.b. cars in New York City. ADDRESS ^ ^^ ed^e; \ZT=^1=^1=? lO Broad^x'ay, NEW YORIC. HAMMOND'S f Slug Shot kills insects. Grape Dust kills iiiUdev Sold by the Seedsmen A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. quantity : PERLE DES JARDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA FRANCE, SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, C. MERMET, AMERICAN BEAUTY, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. IGth, ISSS. Send for circular giving prices and terms. A.. C. TUOICBJie. Mention American Florist. j NOVELTIES IN ROSES. Also the leading forcing varieties Teas, H. Teas and H. Perpetuals. 1,000 large roses in 6 and 7-inch pots; C. Mermet, La France, Sunset, Perles and Bon bilenes, at $2o.OO per 100. Chrysanthemums, best varieties, 6 and 6-inch pots, S15.00 to J20.00 per 100. Bouyardias, 2«-iiich pots, $5.00 per 100. Gardenia Radicans, ® $8.00 per 100. Grand Duke Jasmine, ® $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. 3,000 American Holly, Ilex opaca, @ $10.00 to S12.00 per 100. Choicest buds and cut flowers at lowest market prices. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. Imported H. P. Roses. Worked low on the ManettI Stock, offer the best re- sults to the florist, blooming freely and giving plen- ty of cuttings for propagation quickly. B^ine plants for sale by the 100 or 1,000, at low rates. Address WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JAMAICA PLAIN, (Boston), MASS. ROSES. The leading varieties, at $1.0(1 and fj.m per liundred. Fine stock of VERBENAS, $2.50 per hundred. Large stock of BEDDING PLANTS at lowest figures. Send for Trade List, now ready. GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, Louisville, ky. James L. Boyson. CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My CATALOGDE of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready January 1, 1S8S, and will be sent free on applicution. A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of over 1,200 var- ieties, with raisers" names and date of sending out Budded Roses for Winter Forcing or Spring Market Sales— H. P. and Teas. SPECIAX OFFER: The following varieties, equal quantities of each, we sell for $10.00 per 100. H. P.— Anna de Diesbach, La France, Gen'I Jacque- minot, Paul Neyron, Queen of Queens, Comtesse of Oxford, Jules Margottin, Anna Alexieff, Mme Ga- briel Luizet, Mme. Knorr, Marie Baumann. Gloire Lyonnaise, Her Majesty, M. de Lyon, Alfred Colomb The following Tea Roses at $12.00 per 100 : Perle des Jardins, Mme. Lambard, Marie Van Houtte Mme. Falcot. Mme. Charles, Mile. Franzisca Krue- ger. Duchess Mathilde, Cornelia Cook. Catalogue on application. Dormant buds of the new H. P's of ISST— Earl of Dufferin, dark, nearly black; Lady Helene Stewart, red. The new Tea Rose Miss Ethel Brownlow, «imilar to C. Mermet very free flowering. All at $1.00 each. Cyclamen persicum, fine plants in buds which will flower in November, $1.00 each. American Beauty, Bennett, Papa Gontier, Niphetos in 6-ineh pots, 50c each. SCHUtTHEIS BROTHERS, P. O. Box 78. COLLEGE Point, Long Island, N. T. ORLEANS, France. ROSES ON THEIR ODTW ROOTS -A- SI'ECI-A.Ij'X'Z". Nursery Stock of all Descriptions. For particulars apply to B. BENARD, JR, NILES. CAL 202 The American Florist. Feb. I February Flower Styles. The rage for pink and white flowers for room and table decoration, and also per- sonal adornment, has only been equaled by that of three seasons ago for yellow blossoms. Hand bouquets of roses are either made of Beauties, La France, Mer- mets or pink hybrids, or else they are composed of the Bride, Niphetos or Puri- tans. The latter flower is favorite with dowagers, and is in general use for the hand bunches of the mothers of bride and groom at weddings. All the bou- quets of bridesmaids are either pink or white, and small roses, such as Mermets and white teas, are preferred for them. The Dawn carnation, which is both pink and white, peculiarly blended, is in large demand for bridesmaids' bouquets, and it is sometimes carried by debutantes in preference to roses. The green hand bouquet, as it is called, is very fashion- able for the opera and teas. This is com- posed exclusively of large spiral mignon- ette and cypripediums — a combination of marked elegance. Styles in room embellishment shift with marvelous rapidity at this season, every fortnight at least novelties being demanded. The garland is swept away, and picturing with flowers on panels is now the vogue. This, of course, cannot be attempted by unskillful artists or the "general decorator." The panels are worked out with the finest finish. Klun- der will make one next week in which there will be thousands of blossoms. This cannot be done in his store, but a room is engaged in which the piece will be made. A picture of it will appear shortly in this paper. The Hanfts made picture panels for a ball yesterday which were specimens of elegant floral work. The groundwork of the panels is formed of foliage, usually ivy or ferns, or small flowers such as can be bedded to make a smooth surface. Dark heliotrope is es- pecially beautiful for this purpose. In relief from this is some design. Gilt baskets are cut in two and applied ; in these a cluster of Beauty roses or lilies is filled. Orchids are very handsome placed on panels, the long sprays of calanthes now in blossom being particularly desir- able for this use. It is (juite fashionable in decorating houses to set apart one room on the same floor with the drawing roOiii, in the cen- ter of which there is a low bench or table filling all the space excepting suflicient for an aisle to promenade around in. This bench is covered first with foliage, and vines trailing from it reach the floor. Pots of rare foliage and blooming plants are arranged over it. forming a pyramid of growth. MoConnell inacle a splendid einhellishinent of this description at the residence of T. J. Slaughter at Madison, N. J., last week, when the wedding of Miss vSlaughter took place. Curtains of flowers are very stylish for door and arch drapery at present. New York. Fannie A. Benson. New York. Alex. S. Burns, who makes a specialty of growing large mignonette, has been most successful this season with the spiral. The "Dawn" carnation is having a run at W. H. Brewer's. The flower is unique in color, large and handsomely formed. Bird of New Jersey has scored a tri- umph in the shrubs he has forced this winter. Japan quince has been brought in, of a fine quality. It is an elegant feature of decorations. The same corps of officers that held positions in the New York Horticultural Society have been re-elected to serve this year. John Thorpe will occupy the place at Pearl River formerly owned by the Hanfts. Charles Henderson is shooting ducks at old Point Comfort, and recuperating from his recent severe illness. Mr. Sargent, the well-known Boston horticulturist, is very ill with typhoid fever. De Forrest, the Summit rose grower, has failed. There was a feast of reason and a flow of bowl at the dinner of the Florists' Club held the i8th at Morello's. After dinner speeches were made by Peter Henderson, Robt. Craig, President Hill and John Thorpe. Mr. Craig sang "Annie Laurie." Alexander McConnell transformed the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House into a forest scene, with a tent in the dis- tance, for the Old Guard ball decoration. It was an effective piece of work. Ilanft Bros., on Fifth avenue, had their store broken into the night of Jan. 15. The safe was drilled, but the burglar alarm brought in the police before the thieves succeeded in opening it. James Gordon of Brooklyn is coloring with green, white carnations, with unique effects. Boston. Trade in cut flowers was very dull here during first half of January, but has brightened up considerably within the past few days. Roses are not very abun- dant. I'"reesia is offered in immense (|uantities and goes slowly at low prices. Lilacs also seem to move slowly, the de- mand not being equal to last year. Roman hyacinths are not so abundant as they were at the holidays, and now sell fairly well. The lily of the valley offered here at present is the finest ever seen in this market. A few yellow narcissus are to be had, but there is a great call for them and they bring as high as $12 per hun- dred. Carnations are more abundant, with prices tending downwards. Adi- antums scarce and inferior in quality. Smilax plent}- and cheap. One of our well-known rose-growers cut 1,850 Ameri- can Beauties from one house in Decem- ber. The house-warming of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club on Jan. 21 was a great success. There was a generous collation, followed by speeches, recitations and songs. About ninety members were pres- ent. The club room was finely decorated with pine boughs and laurel festoons, and several large baskets of roses graced the tables. These were contributed by vari- ous members of the club. Mr. Wm. Doogue, superintendent of parks, has been quite ill, but is now some- what better and is expected to recover. W. J. S. Philadelphia Retail Prices. Bon Silenes, %\ a dozen ; Gontiers, Perles, Niphetos, I1.50 ; Mermets, #2.50 ; La I'rance, J3 ; Puritans, I4 ; Beauties and hybrids, JS to fg; lily of the valley, J1.50; Romans, narcissus, tulips, f i; carnations, 35 cents ; Grace Wilder, 50 cents ; double tulips, fi.50; freesias, 75 cents: double violets, f2 a hundred ; single violets, 10 cents a bunch ; smilax 35 cents a string ; heliotrope, mignonette, 25 cents a dozen sprays. New York Retail Prices. Bon Silenes, 7.5 cents a dozen ; Gon- tiers, %2 ; Perles, Niphetos, f 1.25 ; Brides, Bennetts, La France, J3 ; Beauties, f6 ; hybrids, f.^ ; tulips, hyacinths, freesias, $\\ lily of the valley, f 1.25 ; carnations, 50 cents ; smilax, 40 cents a string. Gardun and ForE.sT is the name of a new horticultural journal of which the first number will be is.sued some time this month. It will be an illustrated weeklv, under the editorship of Prof C. S. vSar'gent and will be published in New York. It is intended to cover pretty well the entire range of horticultural matters, including forestry, to which latter subject Prof. Sargent will devote considerable attention. MiNNKAl'OI.l.s. — Holiday trade was larger than last year. New Year's was dull, but that for'Christmas was enough better to make up the difference. The calls were about etjual for loose flowers, ba-skets and designs. The churches did about all the decorating, .\fter roses, the best call was for lily of the valley, Romans and carnations, Grace Wilder being a special favorite among carna- tions. Prices same as last year, except for roses, which were a little higher ; fair supply. j888. The American Florist, 183 fLlillE /AL>S!li®i!@/4i!S IF|L@@I!@7 Subscription $1.00 a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special rosition Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is tor Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to remember it. ^" Advertisements for February 15 issue must REACH US by noon, Feb. U. Address, THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. Oscar H. Will, Bismarck, Dak., seeds; Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la., seeds; W. T. Bell, Franklin, Pa., plants ; H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, Eng- land, chrysanthemums ; Robert Owens, Castle Hill, Maidenhead, England, chrys- anthemums ; Alex. Dickson & Sons, Bel- fast, Ireland, seeds ; Wm. Swayne, Ken- nett Square, Pa., carnation plants ; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, seeds ; B. L. Bragg & Co., Springfield, Mass., seeds ; W. R. Shelmire, Avondale, Pa., carna- tions ; John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, London S. E., England, seeds and plants; LouisC. Lischy, Nashville, Tenn., plants; A. Giddings, Danville, 111., plants; Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., plants; C. H. Allen, Jamesport, N. Y., bulbs and seeds; Nelson & Forsyth, Berlin, Ont., hot- water heater ; J. B. Root & Co., Rock- ford, 111., seeds ; J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Ont., seeds; Chas. Krick, Brooklyn, N. Y., plants; James GrifBth, Cincinnati, wire floral designs ; L. Templin & Sons, Calla., O., plants; Gould's Mfg. Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y., pumps and hydraulic machinery ; A. M. & J. B. Murdoch, Pittsburg, plants ; T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., seeds and plants. The Gardeners' Monthly and Horticulturist of Philadelphia has — owing to the death of its publisher, Mr. Charles H, Marot — been purchased by the American Garden of New York, and will be merged into that journal. The monthly was, we believe, the first Ameri- can horticultural journal which sus- tained life for any length of time, and in it an old landmark in American horticul- ture has passed away. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers ^ Florists' Supplies 61 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Roses and other Flowers, careluUy packed, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it ia impossible to till your order. KENNICOTT BROS., V\?HOLESALEjs pLOBISTS. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consignments solicited. 27 Washington Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS FOR THE TRADE. CAMATIOIJS, VIOLETS, ROSES, SIILAX, BDLBS, ETC. Having doubled the capacity of ray houses, with steam heat in all of them, I offer a large variety. Successor to Thos. F. Seal, UNIONVItLE, Chester Co., PA. Telegrams to West Chester, Pa. will reach me promptly, but letters should be sent to UnlonTille. oPeAaPa MaYiCet*. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, Jan . 35 Roses, Teas $4.00(5 $6 00 Nlphetos bUO Perles 800 " Mermets 12 00 " La France 12 00 Am. Beauty 5000 Carnations, long 1.0O(" 2 00 Lilacs 10 00 Lily of the valley 6 00 Roman hyacinths 4 00 Narcissus, Paper White 3 00 Trumpet 1200 Tulips 4 00 Violets l.OOiS 150 Smilax 12 50 Adiantums 3 00 Callas 12 50 Freesia 3.00® i 00 New roBK, Jan. 25 Roses, Bon Silenes 4 00 Pedes 5.00® 600 PapaGontiers 6.00 @, 800 Niphetos, Souvs 4.00(2 5 00 " Mermets, Brides 12 OO Bennetts, Cooks, Cuains 10 00 LaFrance 15.00 @ 20.00 Am. Beauty 35.00®100.00 Puritan 3.5.00 Jacques 50.C0 CarnatiO'ls, long stems 2.00 @ 3.00 short " 1.50® 2.00 Smllax 20.00 Mignonette 2.00® 8.00 Hyacinths 2.00 ® 4.00 Tulips, narcissus 4.00 Lily of the valley 4.00® 5.00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Lilacs, per bunch 1.00 CHICAGO. Jan. 26. Koses, Bon Silenes 5.00® 6.00 Perles, Niphetos 8.00 Mermets 10.00 @ 15.00 Brides 8.00 ® 10.00 Bennetts, Dukes, La France 13.00 ® 15.00 Am. Beauties 35.00 Carnations, short 1.00 long 3.00 GraceWilder 3.00 Smilax 18.00 Lily of the valley 5,00 Itomans, Paper White narcissus 4.00 Tulips 4.00® 6.00 Bouvardia, heliotrope 2.00 Violets 1.00 Callas 12.60 Philadblphia, Jan. 25. Roses, Teas JS.OO " Niphetos 6.00 Mermets, La France 15.00 Perles 6.00 Niels, Cooks 20.00 Bennetts 10.00 " Am. Beauties 35.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Roman hyacinths 5.00 Bouvardia 1 00 Smilax 20.00 Lily of the valley 5.00 Callas 10.00 Harrisii lilies 15.00 Narcissus 6.00 Double violets 1.00 Business good. SPECIALTIES FOR JANUARY. FINE ROSES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, -^ VIOLETS, TULIPS, sj/ CYCLAMENS, ORCHIDS, ^ HARRISII LILIES. WM. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N. F. MCCARTHY &. CO. IZPHOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort. Hall, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier, Bennett, Pierre Guillott, American Beauty, Mer- met. La France, Malmaison, Cook, Bride, Niphetos, Perle, Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long stems; other flowers in variety. We shall have a particularly large lot of Mermets and Perles, so that in sending to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feel reasonably sure of getting them. Unknown parties must give satisfactory reference or let us send C. O. D. Write for information . CHAS. E. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 38 So. 16th Street, S PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. Tho^. Young, Ji<., \ (Jo, Wholesale Florists, iNCOKPORiTED 1885, 20 W 24th bt , JIBW YORK. CHtc. OWN NlSHT •■»< DAY "Sq Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET. NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission /T\erchants OF CUT EMvO-WEieS, 1237 Chestnut Street, - . PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention Amekican Flokist. C. Strauss & Co. Telephone 977-3. WASHINGTON, D. C. Growers of and Wholesale Dealers in ROSES and OTHER CUT FLOWERS 1000 Puritan Planted for coming Winter. GEO. MULLEN, 17 CHAPMAN PLACE, (near Parker House), WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION DEALER IN fresh Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies. Flowers carefully packed and shipped to all points in Western and Middle States. Orders by Telegraph, Mail, Telephone or Express promptly attended to . THEO. ROEHRS, WHOLESALE 153 W. 31ST ST., NEW YORK. -: SPECIALTIES :- SMILAX. NAECISSUS, LiLY OF THE VALLEY. TULEPS. ROMAN Hyacinths, lilacs. CURRIE BROS., Growers of and Wholesale Dealers in iif r Lo w£i^ MILiarAUKEE, WIS. Send for Price List. CUT FLOWERS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. 306 S. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS, AND GROWERS* AGENT. Begular shipping orders especially solicited. >M The American Florist. Feb. /, geeS Uraile. Seed Trade association.— William Meggat, president, Wethcrsfield, Conn.; Albert M. Mc- Cullough, secretary. Cincinnati, O. A New Vegetable. — Stachystubifera, a new plant introduced into France from China in 18S5, is now being largelj' grown for the Paris market by a Parisian market gardener. An analysis of the small tubers show them to be a valuable food agent. Its flavor when cooked is said to nearly approach that of boiled chestnuts. President Meggat writes Jan. 14th, that wholesale trade is very good all along the line, with steady demand for seeds of all kinds. Sweet corn is especi- ally active as many of the western crops have proved shorter than expected. Wrinkled peas still in demand at high prices. I'irst-class onion seed of '«7 crop holds its own, while '86 crop is being cut to push sales. The Postage committees from the Seed Trade Association, the Society of American Florists and the Nurserymen's organization are expected to meet the House committee on postoffices and post- roads in Washington at an early date, that the claims of the horticultural trade may be heard. Chicago.— Mr. A. B. Cleveland and wife spent three days in the city last week, on their way to California. J. C. \^aughan has opened a branch store at SS State street, and after May 1 will move his La Salle street retail store and wholesale cut flower department to that more central locality. Boston. — Good judges claim that Mass- achusetts grown Yellow Danvers onion and Danvers carrot seed are scarce. C. H. Thompson & Co. opened their new ware- house at 71 Clinton street with a recep- tion Jan. 12. After an e.xcellent supper, speeches were made by a number of seedsmen present, and a general good time was had, some 300 persons being present. Mr. Austin Rogers, of Messrs. Rogers Bros., Chaumont, N. Y., was in the city last week. London, Ont. — A Florists' and Gar- deners' Club was organized here Nov. 1 7 last, with a membership of eighteen, and the following officers elected : President, Wm. Gammage ; Vice-president, Geo. Cairncross ; Secretary, Geo. Griflin ; Treasurer, A. R. Murdock. The club is steadily increasing in membership, and the prospects are that by spring it will number at least fifty members. Meet- ings are held on the first Monday of each month. At the last meeting Mr. McGill read a valuable paper on fruit, and at the next meeting one on roses will be read by Mr. (ieo. Cairncross. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1887. I'eb. I — Teni., morning r.^", noon 22°, evening 20°. Wind Iv. Repotted young geraniums into 3 inch pots. Cleaned young alternantheras. Rearranged plants in No. I . Primulas, cinerarias and azaleas now in beautiful bloom. 2— Tern. 23, 30, 29. ESK. to WNW. Continued repotting young geraniums. Topped achyranthes. Put in cuttings of maurandias. 3^Tem. 13, 24, 14. NW. Continued repotting young geraniums. Put in cut- tings of lobelias and dwarf double tr Dp;c- olums. Cyclamens now in full bloom. 4 — Tern. 2, 20, 22. NE. to Tv Put in cuttings of chrysanthemums, heliotropes (second batch) and vincas. Pricked out in pans seedling begonias. 5— Tem. 24, 32, 34. E. to S. Repotted young ivy-leaved geraniums and rose geraniums. 6— Tem. 33, 37, 33. SW. to NE. Sun- day. 7— Tem. 35, 46, 43. E. to SW. Repot- ed ivy-leaved geraniums into 3'2-inch pots, and bronze geraniums Karl Roslyn into 3-inch pots. Rearranged plants in Nos. 5 and 6. Filled five hanging bas- kets with ivy-leaved geraniums and mau- randias. S— Tem. 55, 45, 33. WSW. to W. Re- potted Earl Roslyn and Mt. of Snow geraniums into 3-inch pots. Pricked out in pans seedling gloxinias. 9 — Tem. 22, 35, 40. W. to S. Repotted petunias into 3-inch pots. Repotted a lot of young fuchsias for decorating houses. Potted rooted cuttings of gna- phaliums, salvias, Cuphea platycentra and Begonia semperflorens rosea. 10— Tem. 40, 41, 35. SW. to NE. Re- potted young Mt. of Snow geraniums from rose- pots to 2 '^inch pots. Put in cuttings of Achyranthes aurea. Potted rooted cuttings of begonias and othon- nas. II — Tem. 27,20,16. N.toNW. Pricked out in boxes seedling daisies and lobelias. 12— Tem. o, II, 6. NW. to W. Same as yesterday, and repotted young Mt. of Snow geraniums from rose pots into 2 'i- inch pots. 13— Tem. 10, 27, 28. NW. to W. Sun- day. 14— Tem. 35, 39, 37. SE. to SW. Con- tinued repotting Mt. of Snow geraniums. Potted rooted cuttings of Begonia rubra, B. incarnata and B. nitida. Nipped young geraniums in No. 4. Cleaned al- ternantheras in No. 2. iS-yTem. 36, 39, 35. NE. to WSW ' Laid in propagating tank moss forstarting tuberous begonias, gloxinias, spotted ca- ladiums and naegelias. Potted rooted cuttings of lobelias and libonias. Con- tinued cleaning alternantheras in No. 2 and nipping geraniums in No. 4. Sowed in boxes seed of torenias, vincas, mimo- sas and single dahlias. IvIOST EXTEITSIVE STOCIC JAPANESE ^3 & CHINESE Fruit Trees, Ki ^^H Bamboos. Ornamental Trees. ^^^^^2 Conifers. Paints, •-^-Hlily bulbs and seeds.!— "—• Stock Oiirelully raised in our Nursi-riesin Japan. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 i, 317 Washington Street, SAN KUANCISCi), v.'Al irORNIA. CatalciKue frees. KsliitJiehed l»rs. Uahlias. ground roots... per rtoz. 81.50; per lUU $12. Ot Parmies per 100J6.00; per 1,000. «.00 CllnibinKUoses invar per 100, 8.00 Hardv K..se8in var " lO.IX Clematis per doz. $3.00; " 2o.0( Choice '>year old (rrape vines: Niagara, Worden Jefferson. L. Washinctoo. Naomii, Prentice. Pock linsrton. \'ergennes, Brighton, Moore's Early, etc., K.OO per ten. l-year old vines, cme-half price. Hardv Clematis Bella Vlticellu, etc., tl.llO per doz.: M.Odlier hundred. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, lU. GROWTAGE'S PATENT gUILDlXC'-'yoKTICULTURE -:-t;L.VZEI» WITHOIT I'lITTY.-!- Endorscd Iry Ihc New Vnrk Hnrlicultural Society. Illustrated Circular mailed on application. Plans anil cstuiiatt's i:ivfri I.T rvcrv ilc-iTiption of Ilui'tic illtiiial lSiiil.liiit'». M. J. tTil-eO'WTA.«^13, •76 Myrtle Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y. l.i>t live years I have given special attention to the cultivalinn oi .Asters, i the jiriz'cs and gratuities which have been a\varde•'■ i lloHicidlur.il Society Atir.fST 21, i8S6. " To-dNY ami VICTORIA i/.n,(, ,ind • Truflaut'B Psony-Flowered Perfection ABt«r. Twx'nty distinct col. ts ,1, i|,l,-n.li.l ini^tiin; I'.r l..r^.- |.,,.l.cl . . . 8$ cents. Victoria Aster. I i.;htccii .lisiuKt ._..l..n. iu splendid iiuxture; lier Imbrlcatid Pompon Aster. Twenty distinct coloK in splendid ini.\turc ; -. I.T.;. I...1..1 ascents. Royal Mixed Aster. 'Ibis mixture includes the aliove llirec varieties. ttiuaai^ Iwenlj'-lnc distinct shades of color; no niistiirc of A^tcr seed i.Tsevcr liccn sent out »ni nive Wtter iitisfaclinn. V"t private gardens «cd is niisurpasscd, Bi> "K a great variet) for a litllc nioiny. fcr large :t ssreiils. M. B. FAXON. Seedsman, Si-iid for Cntnlogut . ■•^i -So. Ma.k.t Sli-.-et. , Mass IOHNSON& STOKES' °EE^ I tor 1888, will l)e sent FREE to nil whowrlte for it. It is a Handsome Cat- ■ ■ alogue with Colored Plates, and the FINEST COLLECTION OF SEEDS W re^iSrSr^^s.tUiwn"^ MARKET GARDENERS""' -^^«»'«'' ^■^- poses, and all TOOLS necessary to manage a complete garden. Ifyou grow VEGETABLES FOR MARKET, tell us so when you send for JOHNSON & STOKES, 20 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa. adapted to their CDCC "^"^c '"tetfrnus" ■ nCC tr'uli^d'"Anouarol Timted Srrdn, Itnlbii, TooIh, eir., tells all about seeds and BardinliiK. <'olorod PlnteH. I A. W. I.l V INUSTON'S SONM.I DO YOU WANT SEEDS meW %» [>ekli>r«. OrlstnftUtn of Arrai rHTtrileattdnBAUTV Tainftto<^*< B«x 141 Colanbos, O. i888. The American Florist. 1^5 T«v DREER'S (GARDEN SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the best at the loTvest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly uiailed free. HENRY A. DREER, FliUadelplii» ad. end for PRICE L,IST- Otlella, Black Spanish, Kolb Gem, Dark Icing, Iron Clad, Pride of Georgia, Ilackensack, Bird, Golden Gem. Banana. FREEMAN HURFF. Swedesboro, N. J. PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds. CLARK BROTHERS. Manufacturers, 61 Ann St., N. Y. SIBLEY'S TESTEDJED^ all' Ile- Bcripdvedc Pr iced SEED ANNUAL For 1888 Will be mailed FREEtoALL applicants, and to last season^s custo- mers witbout ordering it. jnvalvableioall. Everyone nrins Garden, Field or Flower Seeds sbould send for tbAddiesa D. M. F£B£V & €0., Detroit, JUlob* TO THE SEED TRSDE. TBI: SIBLEY SgUASS Is catalogued by all the leiidinjj seedsmen. Send for prices and terms. See our catalogue. Most com- plete and comprebensive catalogue tbat has appear- ed tbis season WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA. Addr. HIRAM SIBLEY &, CO., Florist's Letters. P\TENT APPLIED FuR. These letters are made of the best immortelles, wiied on wood or metal flames witb holes to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames : 2-in purple... .per ]00.$3,00 2>^-in. " .... " 4.U0 Send for sample. Postage 10c per 100. Script letter- ing on Metal Frames any word, Sc. per letter, Designs, Monograms, Etc. W. C. KRICK, HUT Broadway, Brooklyn. New York. M. M Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila.. Agts.for Penna. J C Vaughan. Chicago. Agt. west of Pennsylvania. B URPEES SEEDS, FARM ANNUAL F0R1888 Will be sent FREE toall who write for it It is a Handsome Book of 128 pp., with hundreds of illus- trations, Colored Plates, and tells all about the »EST GARDEN, FARM, and FLOWER Bulbs, Plantfii, and Valuable ^^X'r.^?J^'I''.'^l"Jjr***M T5!PA^f; J^^*4^ postal for 'the most complete CataloKuc i>iibli!>ilied, to W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Warranted Seed. s** ^ SEE0 .-: JpATALOO"^ I have founded my business on the belief that the public are anxious to get their seed directly from the grower. Raising a large proportion of my seed enables :o warrant its Ireshnuss and purity, as see my Vege- talile and Flower Seed Catalogue for 1888, FREE for every son and daughter of Adam. It is liberally illustrated with engravings made directly from photographs of vegetables grown on my eeed farnia. Besides an Immense variety of Btandardseed.you will And in it some valuable new vegetables not found in n^ other catalogue. As the original introducer of the Eclipse Beet, Burbank and Early Ohio Potato"e9, Hubbard ■^(ju.xhh, Deephead Cabbage, Cory Corn, and a score of other luable vegetablea, I invite the pntronnge of the public. JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Jttarblehead, Mags. PLANET JR. GARDEN DRILLS Each one of these POPULAR TOOLS has been either look them ' over carefullv HEW STYIES. NEW PRICES. "°^s. FIRE FLY. Those who saw them at the test trial in actual work say they Are THE BEST yet You \TiIl find them so. Our '88 (ntiilogiie, with 40 Wood cuts, will give vou a fair idea of the new points and better S L ALLEN ''^unni-cessart You will not part thit. and for various fine sjirays. Most jiatural substitute for fog or dew. By dipping in water while closed, tills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted ; spray controlled by pressure of band. Size of lemon squeezer. i-, no talk. Sample by mail, 50 cts. Atomizer that sold so well at the Danbury, Albany and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sella fast; good profit. Excellent for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN. Manufacturer, Pittsfield, Mass. Price postpaid, 75 CENTS, Address Americas Florist Co, Chicago. J . The I f.'shed o^ '™ far. jtion. °a appjj^- A. T. MERRICK, MORTICULTURJIL ENGRMER# 113 ADAMS STREET, ^ CHICAGO. i^eaniSEaBHi ns- Ri.. %m\ 'mi C.E.ALLEN BRfl ^M wJlaiViliJiBlJBi^j M. M. BAYERSDORFER &, CO. 56 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of NEHT CATALOGUE READY, and sent free on application. ENGRAVING Photograph- NO DRAWING required. NO HAND WORK necessary. <;ENncoPY)CHEAP, ARTISTIC rnDCCTiMATrCROSSCUP&WEST ENG.CO. FORESTIMATE) -^-i filbert ST. phila.pa. .86 The American Florist. Feb. I, Electro from A. BLANC, yORTlCULTURaL J^NGRaVER, Rather A Compliment' SOME Seedsmen are so afraid that others will find out where they buy their Fine Cuts for so Little Money that they actually cut off Blanc's name from them, " copyright and all." They say that he sells elec- tros so cheap, that every Tom, Dick and Harry can issue an illus- J^ trated catalogue for almost noth- ing. I say " Live and Let Live." If a florist or seedsman can, for FfFTV DOLL. \RS, get cuts that four years ago would have cost Six or Seven Hundred, he ought to " give the Devil his due " and not begrudge other florists or seeds- men a small bone to pick. My collection of electros is ac- knowledged the finest in the world and numbers some 5,iwo, and has been increased within the last year b}' $10,000 worth of new and orig- inal cuts. The following lUuslrated Cata- logues will be sent on receipt of postage, which may be deducted from first order : \iU ^\3 "Jl' Catalogue of electros of plants, flowers, designs, etc., with '87 and '88 supple- ments 35 cts. ■./„i l.ill(t_J^ J __^ I The same Catalogues including electros "^'=~ of vegetables 50 els. Catalogue of cuts suitable Tor catalogue covers 25 cts. Catalogue of fruit & tree electros, 10 cts. A. BLANC, ENGRAVER FOR FLORISTS. SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN. .V IJtSlKAHI.K NO\ KLTY illiulo to or.l.-r at a iKiininal price, planta sulicited, and paid for If suitable. Information as to the present whereabouts of the following florists : Joseph Frederick Lux, lormerly at Louisville, Ky. David Honaker, " Lexington. Ky. i. G White. " Englewood. III. B. A. Fohl, " Indianapolis. Ind. L. L. Fleu, •• Minneapolis. C. J. Deneke. " Henderson. Ky. Adilress C. H. M., care American Klorlst. K. WKI.Sa. A. E. .r<)\t;.S. :\I. UICE. • ■■HHEMOVflL OF THEh---^ Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., RLORIS1'«- tSl II 'I 'LIKvS, Designs (or Grave Decorations and Funeral Purposes, Immortelles, Grass Bouquets, and Pampas Plumes. Removed to 904 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Hi'X;o.\iAS! ni-;(;(j.\iAS' 2.000 PLANTS OF SUTTON'S SNOWFLAKE. (Ine cif the bent while' ll.iweriiiK Uciioniiis. Billier Un- cutlliiK or pot work, •rriinsplnnled plunt»utthe hiw rato of »2.00 per lUO; $1.') UO |)er 1.000. JOHN GOODE & CO., 63rd Street and Kimbark Avenue. liVDK TAHK. 11,1.. H.iMl,.,l CiiMitiL't. ..I \ crs, h.illrltil, / per lOU pur IIWU ^ ','"""'■ '"■'■'"■■""'■■' '■ I''l'"lcu! y.u.Wt.TA \i, N.c,;, (10 ,r,.(||| I h li,.i i,,|Mv vi,,,n, Mii\i-ii varieties, ■-"■..■ "' I"'!" 2.00 t-.ilniiiu Roses. i\.iM. pel- 3.(10 llioHe In need ul Mtuck not quoted, write and iret lowest prices. JOHN J. CONNELLY, Bryn Mswr, Pa. : 'We offer uiiust-ial ii ic lucei:i:ieiits : ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, Crop of 1888. LILIUM CANDIDUM, &c. t/M Thorburn a Co. JSJohnStNewYork. IT is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the TJ. 8. for Nurserymen to sort up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the Painesville Nurseries, the aim oi THE STORRS HARRISON CO. Leini; to carry II full line 111 Fruit an. I Ornamental Trees, Bulbs, Shrubs ;uul Roses. Have a rcmarkalily line stock if Standard and Dwarf Pears, Kilmarnock Wil lows ami iitlicr Weeping Trees ; also Grape Vines, incliulingallthc Best New Sorts — MooresDuimonJ. Empire SliUi\ Niagara, Jessica, Frances B. I/ayts,e\.c. Can supply car loads of eleyant, lari;e Nursery-grown Elms, Catalpas, Maples, Poplars, Tulips, etc. The handsomest lot of Pyramidal Arborvitae and Irish Juniper ever otTered, and acres on acres of other Evergreens. Prices reduced to suit tlic times. Come and see. Corres- pondence solicited Cataloi;uc Free. 33d 'Year. 700 Acres. 24 Greenhouses. Add«» y^g STORRS & HARRISON CO.. PAINESVILLE, LAKE CO. OHIO. i888. The American Florist. 287 AUGUST ROLKER d. SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YOKK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ISSS Trade List for Seeds now ready. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. . A. DE VEER. (Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp.) Broad^way, Ne-w York. J 19 SOLE AGENT FOR GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement : Lily of the Valley (true Berlin pips), per 1.000. $11.00, in original cases of 2,500. $22.00. Per 100. J'er lOOC Lilium Auratum. large bulbs $9.00 S80.0C Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.75 2nd size... 1.25 Gladioli, large bulbs, fine mixed 1.50 " Brenchleyensis... .90 " scarlet & crimson. 1.00 pink & variegated 1.75 " white and light.... 2.25 " yellow and yellow grounds 2.50 22. 5t HyacinthusCandicans, large 2,50 20. OC perlOOperdoz. 1 fine sorts, undivided roots.. 15.00 2 25 1 separate colors, " 12.00 1 fine mixture, " " "" Dahlii 15.00 10.00 12 00 7.50 20.00 1.75 5.00 Bsculentum, large bulbs — 12.00 " good sized bulbs 7.00 For prompt or Spring delivery. 1.00 #TUBEROSE BULBS^ We I ■\'>" the larg:est growers in the country, and offer the best quality PEARL TUBEROSES per 1000, $20.00 DOUBLE " " 20.00 $2 iJO per 100 in small lots. CS^" Trade Ijist mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. FLORIDA GROWN BULBS. Tuberose, No. 1 and Tall double per 1000, $10.00 Caladium Escuientum per 100, 4 50 Amaryllis Equestris, extra bulbs " 15.00 Pearl Tul)erose Bulbs. Per 100 Per 1000 First size $2.00 $18.00 Second size 1.50 12.50 Good sound bulbs. A.. le. A^r^oieiOH, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Hillcbrand & Bredemeier, FLOWER-BULBS and SEED GROWERS, PALLANZA, (LagoMaggiore), ITALY, Make a specialty of growing tor the trade. FLOWER BULBS, ^^^^^^^^^^i^i^. Anemones, Ixias, Sparaxis, Tritoraas, Cycla- Gloxinias. Begonias, etc., etc. All fine flower seeds are grown as specialty with greatest care and iu quantities. Seeds of Conifers. Trees and Shrubs. Our list is now ready, contains all kinds of Seeds we deal in, with lowest prices, and sent postfree on request. PEACH PITS I NURSERYMEN. Tf net' caIh^pr^ces _ _ per bush. 10 bu. lots. Tennessee Natural, IS2.00 »l.75 VirKinla Natural, 1.75 l.-'io Southern Mixed Natural, 1..50 1.25 Smocks, 1.50 1.35 SAMPLES MAILED ON APPLICATION. Seed and Implement Cataloaue ITXJTj'Ij' for 1888, Now Ready, Mailed JJ JCVXlilli WM. H. SMITH, Seedsman, 1018 Market St., PhUadelphia, Pa. P. O. Boi 157U. Mention this Paper. FLOWER SEEDS.. A CIRCULAR OF DESCRIPTION, &C., FOR OUR New Tomato, ''Volunteer," AND New "Carnation Striped" Zinnias, Will be sent to the trade during this month, in time to insert in Spring Catalogues. V. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. WHOLESALE DEALER IN leedsuSS- iGQuisitesiSIl^; lulbs 22 Dey Street, Such as Baskets. Im- J^ mortelles. Grasses, M Mosses, BoquetPa- ^ pers, Pampas -^ Plumes, etc NEW For the Green- house or Gar- den. YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, otrn sx'Esc^i.A.Xj'X'Xfis /x-Fi-m , Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send for W^holesale Catalogue. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. CFFDC; BULBS, PLANTS, N«*^ J—/ J-^ ^-J W 9 SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists, Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Desirable Plants for Florists. HEALTHY! VIGOROUS! CHEAP! Alternantheras, Callas, Carnations, Chinese Primroses, Clirysanthemums, Coleus, Eche- verias. Geraniums, New Bedding Plants, Orcliids, Pandanus, Peiarponiums, Roses, Send for list. Smilax, Verhen W. T. BELL, Florist, i^oii ^^^rvK. ;ss jas. MILLEY, 346 Ma.sten Street, Buffalo, N. Y. SPRING PLANTING. We offer the largest and moat com- plete general stock in the U. S., be- FrDitl- Ornamental, sides many Noyelties.CataJogues Bent to all regular customers,! re e. Toothers: No. 1, Fruits, lUc. ; No. 2, Ornamental Trees, etc., illustrated, 16c.; No. 3, Strawberries; No. 4. nnjinr Ifiniro Wholpsale; No. 5. Roses. Free. GRAPE VINES ELLWANGER & BARRY UT. HOPE NTIBSEBiKlj) EOCUESIEB.NetT lort. TREES ROSES :RiTor>or>E^ivx>i«oivs Being the representatives in the U. S. for Messrs. Jno. Watterer & Sons, The great English Rhododendron growers, we are prepared to furnish Rhododendrons of all sizes and m any quantity, at prices lower than ever before offered in this country. Orders now solicited foi spring delivery. Prices on application . B.p. ELLIOTT QO. Pittsburgh, Pa. lELlflBLE SEEDS FOR FLORISTST ZIBNGIEBEL'S Improved White Aster. — Improved White Perpetual Stoci:. —improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Giant Trimardeauxand Bugnot Fancy Panaies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 each, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. MAILING BOXES. ELLIS BROS., Keene, N. H. .88 The American Florist. Feb. I, Established 1837. 51sl Year. ALL GARDEN SUPPLIES. COMING PLANTS FOR SPRING SALES. Secure your Siocic NOW and tie ready for llie Boour. EACH DOZ. HUN. Alnitilon Eclipse, new, Howers yel- low, ^reen markings, foliage var- iogaled. trailing habit $20 J 1.80 * AbiitiloniJolden Fleece, rich golden yellow, free bloomer 15 1.50 Abutllon Thompsonit. foliage Tar- iegated, tlowers double 10 1.00 r..(i() Agerntum Mayflower, very dwarf, colordeepblue 10 1-00 r.OU Ageratum New Folia Var., very dwarf, foliage beautiful marked. 20 l.yO Anthericum Undulatum Striatum, new, variegated foliage, wavy — M) iJ.OO Antbeniis Coronarium — the new doublegolden Marguerite 10 1.00 s.iw Anipelop8ls Veitebi (The People's Vine), hardy miniature Creeper, atrougplants 10 1.00 H.IHJ Begonia Socotrana, new, beat win- ter flowering, pink '^ 3.00 Begonia Bruanti, best winter flow- ering, white 20 1-8U 1(1. (HI Begonia Manicata Aurea, a grand Novelty, foliage marked 50 SCO CampHidium Filiclfolium.the fern- like climber 10 1.00 S.OO Camellia Japonica Alba Plena, plants 6 to 8 inches high 13 1.80 12.00 Chrysanthemums : the set of 34 which received the $200 prize in Philadelphia, 1887, for $2.60. See catalogue for description. ColeuH, new, John Goode, Mikado. Harry Harold, Tokio. Kreeai. Yel- low Jacket. None-Such, the set of seven mailed for Jt.OO 15 l-.W 10.00 Daphne Odorata, a grand old plant, very fragrant 20 1.80 Fuch8ia Frau Emma Topfer (true) called by some "Storm King", double white 12 1 . 20 8, CO Fuchsia Mons. Thibaut. best single purple, immense size 20 1.80 Gardenia Fortunii, Howera white, in size like Alba Plena Camellia.. 15 1.50 Hydrangea Rosea, color satin pink, extrattne 15 1.50 10.(10 Ipomea Grandittora— the new Moon Flower 10 1.00 8.00 Ipomea Ficifolia. called by some " Mexicanum." violet crimson, tuberous- rooted 15 I ..50 10.00 Ipomea LearU, blue crimson bands 15 1.50 10.00 Ipomea Mortonil, all the colors combined, red, white and blue. ... 15 1.50 10.00 The four Glories mailed for 50c. Glory of the day and Glories of the night. Impatiens Sultana and Mariana — 10 1.00 Jasmlnum Gracillimum. the ever- blooming white, in clusters 15 1.50 Lantana California, flowers yellow, very dwarf, never attaining a height over1 tlie most Importanl novelties cjf rociMit yearH; iiivHiiiable to Horists for cuttlnK: well ^rown lilanls will have as many as 100 spikes ot bloom at one time. Very fraKrant; a continuous bloomer, and easily raised from seed. Per 1,000 seetiB, (t'l.OO; per KK) Hee.ls, Co.-. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM— Breck's Perfection. our ii'lelinited strain of the (iianl Cyelunien Is unsui'pussed for size of bloom, form, substance, and variety of color. Includes all the finest shades from the purest white throuRh the different trradatlons of blush, pink, lilac, and crimson, to the deepest blood rod; also whites with crimson eye and selfs, deepen- iriK towards the liasc. The finest strain In cultiva- tion. I'er I.IWO seeds. .?IS.0Oi per lllO seeds, »2.(X); per l-li; ounce, M.(K). FLORISTS' CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS A SPECIALTY. I'KT. (>7.. ASTKU, Boston Market, white $.15 » 4 00 Hrlnceof Wales, scarlet 16 3.M) HAI.SAM, ("oveiit Garden, white Ci Mt PANSY, Brerks Imperial Prize 2.S 10.1)0 STOCK, Boston Market, white IS ri.OO Soxid fox- C?ntaloB^>o. Everything for Farm, Garden and Lawn. Choice Flower Seeds a Specialty. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, K.stablishcd 1S22. BOSTON. MASS.. U. S. A. Our Motto. " Kl-KCTISSIMA KT VlI.LISSIMA" iThf Best at the Lowest.) Winter Blooming Azaleas. Winter Blooming Lilacs, Ic. WOODSlDE, L. I., N. Y. bAlZE^sPANSIE I..'!i.i the Wiirl.i In Exquisite Colorings and Marvelous Size. Angel's liohe I'aimyt !i new pure white paiiay for bordering and ceme- tery planting. JOHN A. SALZKR, La Crosse, Wis. Chrysanthemums It is now generally acknowledged that I have distributed most of the best new Chrysanthemums of recent introduction. 1 anain offer fourteen new quite distinct from any kinds •— ^ BEST OLDER KINDS. !—■'—• Sir List ready January 10th. IMI'OUTEK OF Pl.A-NTS AXii lill.HS. 56 North 38th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. • florist to try the yellow Carnation Starlight. Seeadverti.'^ement in an other column. and send lor price list of this and other new and stand.ird vars. to Geo. Hancock. Grand Haven. Mich. WANTED T^rr^TTT OT^ 7T T^TT- FOR PRESENT SOWING: Cen- i\V/l/l/ 1\^x1jiWJ \ taurea (Dusty Miller), Lobelia spe- ciosa and Crystal Palace compacta, Mignonette Machet (the best for pots), Ten Week Stocks, Golden Feverfew, Cobaea, Verbena hyb. white, scarlet, purple, mixed and grandiflora (Mammoth), Thunber- gia, Maurandia, Smilax, Vaughan's Premium Pansy, Asters, Phlox, etc., etc, .— r^ NEW FLORISTS CATALOGUE READY FEBRUARY lOih. e^=. J. C. VAUGHAN, lock Box 688. CHICAGO. u N I T E D THE GARDENERS' MONTHLY, 30th Year. and HORTICULTURIST, 42nd Year. THE FLORAL CABINET, 17th Year, THE AMERICAN GARDEN, loth Year. 1872. THE MERICAN GARDEN, im. Marked as were the improveineuts in the magazine during 1SS7, this year will show greater advances. Some features of special interest to florists follow : SPECIAL NUMBERS. Already in preparation are .spt-cial noTnbers on the lRl» and J.4PAN Mait.es, and otiif IS of etiiial or greater interest will follow. ROSES will have a special department, written for the beginner as well as the more experienced. JOHN THORPE, Founder of the Society of .\mcri- can Florists, promises to contribute e.\ha\istive papers on the PELABtiONHiM (Geranium) and the Carnation, and other matters of value. NOTES FROM ST. FEREOL DE PONSONBY are from " F. l.ance," the fearless and caustic critic ofall horlicuUural frauds and absurdities. PROPAGATION OF PLANTS will receive .special attention by some of the most skilled cultivators, and will include all classes of fruits, trees, flow- ering and ornamental plants, etc. NEW PLANTS, or those not commonly grown, will be described by W. A. Manda. of Harvaid Uolauic (-.aniens, Wm. Falconer, and other noted gardeners. SCHOOL GARDENING and RAILROAD GARDENING are claimed for horticulture, and will have our continued careful attention. FRUIT CULTURE will have the work of practical growers and experimenters in all sections. THE LANDSCAPE GARDENING department is in charge of an experienced landscape gaidener, one of the editors of the magazine. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, including the Conservator^', will be discussed in a series of practical articles, freely illustrated and giving the experiences of practical men. CHARLES BERNARD. Supt. C. T. C. C, the well- known economic writer, will minutely describe his own work in the culture of a village lot. VEGETABLES. E. S. Goff, of the New York State Kxperiment Station, will describe our cul- tivated varieties ; weeding out the duplicate and synonymous names. THE HOUSE GARDEN will deal with plan! and floral decoration of house and (able, floral fash- ions, proper use of garden products in canning, cookery. preser\-ing, etc., window gardening, etc. OUR BOOK REVIEWS are intended as guides to would be purchasers of liorticultnral books, and are written by specialists. OUR MARKET REVIEWS are credited with being useful to commercial growers. THE ILLUSTRATIONS of Tm; AMi-:RiCAN Gak- DEN will continue to improve in character and number. We have inanv interesting subjects in hand, partly the result of our prize conipelilion. All Horllculturlsts are iuvited to co-operate with us in our efforts to extend the love of flowers and gardening among the people, l"OR THAT HKI.l'S TR.^DK. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 PER YEAR; SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS. IN CLUB WITH THE AMERICAN FLORIST, $1.85. ./././;, ^^ E. H. LIBBY, Publisher. 751 Broadway, New York. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia; or THE AMERICAN FLORIST , Chicago. j888. The American Florist. .89 \r E> li ]B E> IV .A. « — A SPECIALTY. - Largest and beat Stock in the country now ready. Free from all disease. MAMMOTH SET. Also some of the best old sorts. 50.000 MAMMOTH WHITE. Safe delivery guaranteed. Special rates for large orders. Add. 10c. per $1.00 worth if sent by mail. Per 100 Per 1000 From pots $3.00 $25.00 Transplanted on benches 1.23 10,00 Strong rooted cuttings 1.00 8.00 Send for Sample. WM. DESMOND, Kewanee, henry Co., ill. Mammoth Verbenas, &c. Per 100 20 Var. Verbenas, from 2-inch pots $2.00 50 ■' Geraniums, " " " 2.50 25 " Coleus, Including J. Qoode 2.60 Feverfew, The Gem 2..'>0 Petunias, best set double 3.00 AOQLPH HIEHLE, Parkersburg, W. Ifa. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Fine pot plants S2, 50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 Rooted cuttings 1.00 " 8.00 — ; NO RUST on MILDEW. :— tW Packed light, and Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. VERBENAS, clean and thrifty $2.60 Rooted Cuttings per 1,000, $8.00; l.OC Orders for spring delivery boolted now. JOSEPH E. BONSAt,L. Salem, Ohio. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hybrida grandifiora fl. pi.) ID the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. Ike»oa7xptixre Xiist. Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYWE, Kennett Square, Pa. ^ TO THEJ TI«A.I5EJ. Perfectly healtliy and vigorous stock of Mammoth and others, strong stock plants, from 3-inch pots, .53.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. Rooted Cuttings, SI. 00 per 100; $7.00 per 1,000. Per 100. Per lOCO Carnations— Hinze's White, well root- ed from flats $2.50 $20.00 Geraniums, best new dbl.&sgI.2H-in. 4.00 35.00 Cannas, five best sorts, strong bulbs... 2.00 18.00 Fuchsias, 12 leading sorts, 2?.^-in. pots.. 3 00 25.00 Pelargoniums, 10 good market sorts, 2^-inch, strong 5.00 PassiftoraH— New Constance Elliott 5.00 PAUL BUTZ & SON, New Castle, Pa. TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, PRICE : From$8to$10perton, according to quanti- ties. ADDRESS P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. FOR SALE CHEAP! CARNJITIOWS a WD VERBENAS. Most approved sorts. VW Price list free. J. G. BURROWS, Fishkill, N. Y. Our Verbenas are free from mildew; perfectly healthy, and variety of color unsurpassed. Per 100. 1,000 Fine Collection, stock plants, 40 varieties, $3.00; $25.00 rooted cuttings 40 " 1.00; 8.00 Coleus, rooted cuttings, fine collection, labeled 1.25; 10.00 Geraniums, double and single, 3-in. pots, 4.00; :15.00 _ , , r Veitchii, pot-grown, strong plants Amnolnncic J $6.00 to ss.oo per loo. MlllUClUUolO 1 Quinquefolia, pot-grown. plants. $8.00 per 100. , strong T-^r^r^T^r^ 1 Bon Sllene, S. d'un Ami, Peart, Kl IS r S ■( Safrano, Niphetos. etc.. from 2%- ^^^^"^^^"^ \ inch pota, $o per 100; $45 per 1.000. Brides, from 3!-;-in. pots per 100, $G.00 PapaGontier. " " " 8.00 Wholesale list of other Roses* Carnations, Rooted Cuttings, and general florists' stock on application. I. C. WOOD & BRO., Fishkill, N. Y. We have Fine Strong Plants of the following to offer to the trade : Per 100 Ageratum, 2i^-inch $4.00 Cinerarias, 3-inch - 7.00 Calla Lilies, 4-inch 8.00 Rose Geranixims, 2-inch 2.50 D. Alyssum, 2-inch 2.00 Begonia Metallica, 2«-lnch 4 .00 Geraniums in var. , 2-inch 3.00 J. W. DUDLEY & SON, PARKERSBUBG, W. Va. GERANIUMS. Twenty of the best varieties for bedding or market purposes, at $5.00 per hundred, $40 per thousand. Twelve best and most distinct varieties, $3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. Rooted cuttings $7.00 per thousand. Fine strong plants of Alternanthera par. major. Ampelopsis Veitchii, Myrtus Multiflorus, Myrtus Communis, and Smilax. Prices given on application. HOLZNAGLE & NOEL, VVhitewood P. O., Mich., (near Detroit.) Mention American Florist. PerlOO SMILA.V. 2Mnch pots, strong $ 2.50 CINERARIAS, choice Hybrid, ,3inch, strong. . . 5.00 Or will exchange for Tea Roses or Carnations. JOHN B. FABER, KANKAKEE, ILL. SUPERB VERBENAS. All nice, clean, healthy. The finest in America. All the BEST varieties, including Mammoth. Will make Stock plants for Spring. $2 50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. Cash with order or C. 0. D. F HTALKF-R & CO.. I^'eiv Albany, Jnd. 100,000 Will Rooiefl Cuttings ol Verbenas and GarnalioDS. VERBENAS. The ^^ery best 8 selected from the Mammoth set, also 16 very best of the leading older varieties. CARNATIONS. The new Lyons Whites, pure white and good winter bloomer. My own raising, very prolific and early, also about 15 of the older and beat leading varieties. Send for circular and price list and convince your- spilf how cheap you can buy good strong and healthy plants of the above. FRED SCHNEIDER, WHOLESALE FLORIST, ATTICA, Wyoming Co., N. T. GllMN.FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS. Market eardeners' and Florisis' seeds a Specialty. GARDEN TOOLS, SEEDERS, ETC. Send fob List of Florists Seeds. 170 Lake St., CHICAGO, ILL. We offer a Few Hundred of CLEMATIS s FLAMULA, strong plants, two years, at JIO.OO, Cash. J. H. CAMPBELL & SONS, 3601 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 290 The American Florist. Feb. /, Washington. At the first state dinner of the season at the White House, Jan. 5, all of the the rooms were elaborately decorated with flowers and plants. The corners, window recesses and under the mirrors were filled with palms, ferns and tropical plants of various kinds, while the man- tels were banked with cut flowers and the mirror rests held pots of blooming prim- roses. In the dining room the mantels were covered with a solid mass of azaleas through which ran a line of white blos- soms. The table center piece was an oblong mound of Papa Gontier roses edged with a broad band of white narcis- sus and Roman hyacinths fringed with smilax ; this was flanked on either side by low cushions of carnations, branching stands of wicker and wire filled with cut flowers, and high baskets of pink roses, long stemmed yellow roses hanging from the solid mass in great profusion. Each lady found at the plate a large bouquet of orchids while the boutonnieres for the men were lily of the valley and rosebuds. L. A. vS. PLANTS and BULBS SPECIALTIES: Drrr DC Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandiflora, OUhOli Fancy Caladiums, the newest sorts. Tuberous Begonia, single & double. Achimenes, six choice varieties, wwp jrP In all sizes of the best selling .sorts. VATU^ The largest stock in America in all JTALiJMli the best decorative varieties of differ- ent sizes. A 7iT V A^ The finest varieties in trained ALiAliJjaii crowns, three sizes, BVT'TT'hTT A C Dreer's Standard collection of rltl UiViAli doubles, in 25 varieties. TrVVDVhTA C Twelve of the cream in clean, VMlilOai^AiJ healthy plants. D/1CrC A large stock of the leading kinds— ilt/uAO especially Papa Gontier, The Bride and I, a France, for forcing. Imported low budded plants of the sorts that are always good and reli- able. DOrrTC -^re as low as good stock can be sold, J7lit/X(0 which please refer to in DREER'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST FOR FLORISTS, Now Ready, offering a full line of all profitable stock for florists for their spring trade, mailed free. Address HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. I'er 100 CarnationB, Ulnze's White, 2-lnoh pots $2.00 (ieranlums, dblo. and »gl., 100 var. 2«.in. pots. . 3.1)0 Roses, American Beauty. 3-lneh pots. . . .. . . ..... 8.00 " CamoenB, Pcrles. 80UV. d'un Ami, 3-ln.. li.OO '• B. de St. I'lerre, The Bride, Sunset CpOO Coleus. 24 varlctloH- fj (Jj Feverfew. Little (Jem - •** Send lor Special Wholesale Price List to Florists only. A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. Rooted CuttinKs of IcadlnK sorts Coleus, stroim and clean per 100, S 1 .2,1 Swanley White Violets.. .s Vlncft major var., two plants In .Wn. pot ti.W) Tutjerose Bulbs, 4-ln. dlam. and over, .per 1.000. 10.0(1 a-m. to 4-ln. diam " 8.HI sets.cleiin per bu.. :i.(XI BcKonlaSaunriersonll. 4-ln. pots per 100. 1(1 (JO Metallica " " " 10 00 " extra... " 12 00 Aehyranthes Emersonil. 2l4-ln. pots " 3. (Hi JOlfN mtWKX, .Ir., Villa Novii, l>a. SURPLUS STOCK,^^,,, BeKonlH SanKutiH-u, Htrtmy $ .VOO llydranBea (Tli"'<. IIipi/ki. ilnrmant ii 00 .lasmlnura (Crand llukc). -ironu 10. (J) (>(aiiilnic-l. stroiiL' 10. (XI Si)lrca(ITunll<.ll.ii.«ronK 10 00 KulBllaa.lBpoiili'a I Var. and Zobrlna) :t.oo tjynerluni Ari;oiit(>um 4 00 Rrlanthus Tarie^ata .^'00 ID. 1^. •WOOiaHTT^P'S*, ViNEVll.l.K (.iUKENllol'SKS. Macnii, iil\, THE NBW CARNATION Awarded a l-irst-Class Certificate of Merit bv the Mass. Hort. Society Nov. 27, '87. READ WHAT IS SAID About WHITE GEM by men who have seen it. Boston, January :th. ss. Dear Sir :— After seeing ;,'onr new Carnation growing in your houses, I very iinich regret that I did not make you a more tempting offer for your entire stock of '* White (iem." It certainly prom- ises to be the very finest White Carnation in the market. The plant is of fine compact habit, healthy and vigorous, and being a seedling from Scarlet Gem. it should prove a free and constant bloomer. The flower is magnificent, being of the purest while, extremely large, full form, and elegantly fringed, its fragrance delightful. The calyx being much elongated ; never bursts, and the flower-stems are long and graceful. "White C.em " comes at a time when just such a first-class Carnation is most needed. Book mv order for 200 plants. Yours very truly, JOHN FOTTI^KR, jR. Pres't Am. Seedsmen's Association. Boston, January 7th, '88. Geo. E. BrxTON, Dcm Sir .—I have been much interested in your new Carnation "White Gem," and from what I have seen of it, I believe it will prove a very valuable market variety. In size, form and purity of coior it is A i, and its keeping qualities after being cut are remarkable. I predict a great sale for it. Yours truly, WM. J. STEWART. Neei>ham. Mass., January yth, 'S8. Geo. E. Buxton, Dear Sir .—I am greatly pleased with your new white Carnation, and con- sider it a decided acquisition. Book me for 100 plants soon as readv. Cordially yours. ' DKXYS /.IRNGIEBHI.. "White Genn " in strong plants ready March 15th. Orders booked now and filled in strict rotation, at $2 00 per dozen, $15.00 per hundred. Nasl-it-i.'i. X. H. F*A.TXE^JV Aff CO., I^owell. Nlas^s CARNATIONS. CUT BJ.(10MS(JK BUTTERCUP, CENTURY. SEAWAN, GRACE WILDER, PORTIA, CHESTER PRIDE. ETC., LonK ur short Btenis, at market price. KOOTKD CrXTINGS now ready of Buttercup att3.(XI per 100, $M.OO per 1.(100. Of Century. Grace Wilder, Hinze's White. Seawan, Portia. Jeannette, and Chester Pride. *2.00 per 100, $15.00 per l.OOO. NIAGARA GRAPE CUTTINGS. Malure wood, two eyes, (! to 8 inches lonK. $1.25 per 100 by mail; $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000 by eipress- (ilTARANTEEDOENlINE. CHAS. T. STARR, Avoiidale, Chester Co., Pa. THIS INTERESTS YOU. " STARLIQHT," The new liRlit yellow CARNATION; clear of stripes or markines; of vijjoroue growth, early and continuous bloomer; aeventy-tlve per cent, of flow- ers on long stems, and never bursts its calv-\. Try it. Send for price list ot Starlight and fifty other new and Standard varietii>» to DEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven. Mich. NEW CARNATIONS. Orders booked for the two best whites Wm. SWAYNE, L. L. LAMBORN, delivered after March 1st, '88. $35.00 per 100. ClTTTINiiS. — Hinze's, Henderson and Snowdon, $l..'jO per lOO; $10.00 per l.tUIO. Send for price list of leading Carnations. LEROY L. LAMBORN, AI.I.IAN., OHIO. NOVEMBER STRUCK CARNATIONS„^,„„ NOW READY Aleglltierc. Hin/cs Wliite, K.isallnd, Cr.icc Wilder. Snowdon, Springfield, and Hinsdale, M per 100. Andalusia, $5.00 per hundred. tr l'roni|il HttcnfiiMi given to Cash Orders. M. E. CKITTY, riit1 /KT ICDISI^. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Portia, Duke of Orange. Cheetcr Pride. per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. I'l.ANTS ready .March l.ith at doulile the iil.< rates Pips if desired at one-half those nites. Many odier new and ilesirable sorts. Scn.l lorpr list ami clescTi|.(ic.ns. Niagara (Inipi. \ uii-s*l.. 1.00. w. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale. Chester Co., ..ispr, 1,1.111 |.;irK.-. 1-1. . .111.1 up- . w.i.-.ls ^ ..ir. im -1 . (Ml ruT 1.000. Me». In.- lil.i.i.i.ik'. M |i.-. ii.ishel. CHOICE Flower Seeds. Cental, .-i-ii, . ...i.l.oissi.n.i, ...•.■ i..t l.liiW. Crn- taiirea, . .\ ..him.-;. i|ii., .J'.-. ...t l.tm.. l 'a iiwy, superb brlgf ch.>(( I'hio i .■../, \ erl.en.i llvl.ri.la, .'.xda I vii.s,.«:i |i.T ../,. I'l.i.isl-' ii..il Marki't pl.'l.' 11...' nl .'IK.I,.. Si-IMIN, BlllhH .....I liillileliielils ".. h.....l. .11 T... 1. 1. 'rate prices. \Vliol.-s..l.' l'...-c I..S1 .....1 S<...,1 .iilMl.ig.lu f..r l.-W mailed 1.1 ..II :.|ipll<'a..ts. .Mi'.ition this paper. WM. H. NIHITll. SeedaniHli, Lock bi.i l.'>70. 1018 Market St., Plillailelplitn. *T0 THE TRADE 2(1(1,11(10 KOSHS 1-OK SAI.H. Fine lot of (lerauiums for bedding and marketable purpo.ses, at $•$ per kw. -^=a VERBENAS 1^=^ 2o vars., embracing eoxa.l Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries. NEW YORK. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting- Europei Siebrecht & Waclley, 409 FIFTH AVENTIE, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of JVIeiJKiico. FRED DORNER PELARGONIUM 2^ in. pots, $10 per 100. OLEANDER, Double and Single White, and Double Pink, 4-inch pots, S12.50 per 100. CALLA NANA, 3-inch pots, strong, S6.00 per 100 21.^-inch pots, " 4.0O MICHEL PLANT & SEED GO. 718 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention American Florist, HINZE'S WHITE, $10 PER 1.000. Other varieties proportionately low. IfERBENAS. A fine assortment of the best old and new ones. Perfectly clean. COLEUS. A peneral collection of the best bedders. An extra supply of Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii, and J. Goode. Mad. Salleroi Geranium. Tradescantia Re- pens Vitata and Multicolor. Rooted cuttiuES of the above in any quantity, 100 or 10,000. Get my Low Cash prices. FLOWER SEEDS.— Select strains; our own growing; Double Dianthus, Double Gaillardia, Dwarf Petunia, Pansy, Phlox, Verbena and Zinnia. ALBERT M. HERR, LOCK Box 338. Lancaster, pa. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings. HINZE'S WHITE, $1.50 per hundred; $12.50 per thousand. F. E. FASSETT & BRO., ASHTABULA, OHIO. TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New Special Oflfer of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. DAMCTTC HMfVI 'i'he grandest collection ever lAlHolt/O UlMLl 1 offered, incfuding ALI the late.'Jt Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Frebh, Pure and strictly Fikst-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. AI.B1;RT HKNZ, Douelaston, N. Y. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. It you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, NOT TOO SOON To correspond NOW about your Spring Catalogue. You can get it made better than ever» \vitli less bother to you, and plenty of good cuts, by The FLORIST-PRIKTER, Who has long experience and superior facilities. BE AHEAD OF THE RUSH And write for samples and estimates to J. Horace McFarland, Printer for Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, HARRISBURG. PA. ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado ) Tokio anil Yellow Jacket > 15 cents each . Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Goode, the Chicago bedder. doz. 75c.; each 10c. The set by mail, $1 00, two of a kind, $1.50; per doz- Sl.OO. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptive circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Somerset Co., MAKITLAND GUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS The coming season from twelve of the best varie- ties of ROSES, including Puritans. — ALSO — CARNATIONS, BOUVARDIAS, CALLAS, EUCHARIS, and most Bulbous Flowers, etc. SMILAX, ASPARAGUS AND LYGODIUM SCANDENS (climbing fern). Also young plants of above. Palms, Crotons, Uracajnas, Ferns and gen- eral Florists' Stock in large quantities. Washington, D. C. Nurseries, ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. Per 100 Cinerarias Hybrid, fine strong plants, 3-in $ .'i.OO Primulas, tine plants, full of buds & bloom, Mn. 15.00 Geraniums Mad. Salleroi, 4-in 8.00 3-in 5.00 Heliotrope, three varieties 3.00 Fuchsias 3.00 JAMES C. MURRAY, p. O. Box 60. PEORIA, ILI,. TO THE TRADE. We make a Specialty of GROWING STOCK FOR FLORISTS For Propagating Purposes, and Planting up. We have a large stock of leading Roses and gen- eral greenhouse plants. "Will take contracts for rooted cuttingrs of Ver- benas, including the Mammoth, S1.60 per lOO, $10.00 per 1,000. Cuttings made to Order of other Stocl(. L. A. CASPER, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. 292 The American Florist, Feb. /, Mending a Bursted Flue. I am reminded by the cut on page 20S, "Stopping Leaks in Steam Pipes" of what at first seemed as though it would be a sad experience. Two days before Christmas 1879, a tube burst in a tubular hot-water heater which I had heating a smilax house, and a rose house. After vainly trying several remedies which proved fruitless, I had two clips made exactly like those illustrated. Instead of rubber hose, tin was used in which was a mixture of red lead and boiled linseed oil. The leak was effectually stopped for a few days, until a new tube was put in. Philadelphia. E. L. Send in Your Estimates. Ed. Am. Florist : — I would like you to call the attention of the florists in this district (and probably other states are no better) to send in their estimates of glass structures, as per circulars and blanks which have been sent to them. Out of 205 requests I have received only forty replies. This is a matter that concerns us all and will be of great benefit to the trade at large, if we can get a reliable es- timate of the amount of gleiss in the country. Can't you wake them up? We will take care of the reports — only send them along. The state vice-presidents were requested to report to the secretary Jan. I, 1888 — but what kind of a report could I send? John S. Forster. Evanston, 111. *N^ BARBED^ GLAZIER*P0INT8, -M-'K- FOR SALE IN BOSTON, MASS. . PROVIDENCE, R. I CHICAGO, ILL. . . . by Wm. J. STEWART, i~ Bromfleld Street. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer, HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. SOMETHING NEW. OUR 3-PIECE BOX For FLORISTS and NURSERYMEN, Which Ik the prldf .if llie Florists. ALSO LOCK CORNER BOXES OF ALL SIZES. Snnipie unit price list free. KKNTON, Ilardlii <'. , OHIO. Syracuse Pottery. Thumbs KM I Special 3-ln. 4.61 I \ -Inch 7. ill 2U-lnch 3.06 3 -Inch 4.78 4K-lnch 111. a.) 'iS-llich 3.87 I Si^-lnch *C.» I S -Inch 1:1.76 Above prices per 1,000, delivered free on ciira. We ship all over the U. S. Free samples with Hrst order. Order a trial crate. If you send check add chanKe. Send for frt. rates and list of iirlces at which thai READY PACKED CRATES 2.tB5 2)<-lnch. 1.H76 2(lJ-lnch. l.iKIU special .Hn I.IM Much. 876 3l|,-lnch, i 4.75 ■ I 330 5-rnch. liW lUnch, I 1,900 No. 3 Hose, J. N. PERKINS. Minigar, SyruuM, N. Y. .TA.S. ORIITFITH, THE ;: PIONEER ■: MANUFACTURER :: IN :: THE :: TB8T. 305 Main Street. CIKCIXXATI, OHIO. SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. iirecnJ^U^a Pipe and FittiniJ^ Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Green- houses throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its excellent quality. Pipe can be easily put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. k ¥ultt Wl-. ©4] WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 and 715 Wharton St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. USE he Improved Kim Pot, AND SAVE ONE-HALF THE BREAKAGE. Semi for llliistrutril Price List. ■ith sizes marked sent on application. HAND TURNED POTS I'roiii HILFINliKIC ItlCOS.' I'OTTERY, FORT EDWARD, N. Y. I'llK-K.S I>GK lltrNI>UUI> : 2-ln. 40c., 2m-ln. .'lOc.. :i'i-ln. rite., 4-ln. 880.. 5-ln. 11.38, Mn. S2.20, T-ln. $1.00. »-in. *;.00. lUn. 18.50, 10-ln. $11.60, 12-ln. $22.:iO. U-ln. $.W IK). Cylinders for Cut Flowers, 10il$l,20. Ul.x.'.$l.ri(l|ier doz. We pack In casks which are very stronti- No charKe for packing, ihirpots are well burnt and strontt' Tehms CASU. Address UILFINGEK BROS., Fort Edward, N, Y. HALES ) MOLE . TRAP Inx Krouiid 1 Jiirkl . Pi:i{KK«'T inolo TrAp In *iK'o. 4;iiiiraiii(*rfl to rHlcli moll's where all nllirr triiim laiLr. Bold \ij seedsmen, AKriculturnl Implement and Hudwarv dealer*, or Mnt by expr«fWon receipt ot SSaOObl H-W-UAia^S. RLDGKWOOD N.X i888. The American Florist. 293 ESTABLISHED 1854. ievinG'sIoilGrfcks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers Caiacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four inch pipe. Send for New List PETER DEVIIVFE, 387 S. Canal St., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 31st Street, - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected In any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. r testimonials, Illu3trate( dress JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HORTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IM Pearl Street, NEW YORK. GREENH0US6 HEKTING. BY A. B. FOWLER. Explains fully all the best systems of heating greenhouses by both hot water and low-pressure steam. Tells you the points to consider in selecting an apparatus. How to adjust same to various loca- tions; gives the results of the latest scientific ex- periments. Shows how to compute the number of feet of pipe required for a given space; draft and other important matters. It is highly commended by Mr. John Thorpe and others. Postpaid, 75c. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. Delegates ito the next the convention will travel puHmaQ ^Y CJl^C^ TO AND FROM ^Louisville. IndianapoIls,Cin- ■innati and tne winter MDNON ROUTE of Siiutn. Fc address £. O. UcCormick, Qen. Passenger Ag't, Cblcago. Greenhouse Heatings Ventilating HlfcHiNQS «i CO. 255 Mercer Sireet, New York. Kivc Igaflepgs of T©BilepS, llighteen Sizes, (fierruqaiza Kipe Tsox Tsoileps ©aclctle j^cileps, (fier)icial T©oiieps, ]Sion9... Burpee. W. A., &Co. ..287 Chandler. B. B 2112 O. H. M 2Si; Chitty. H. E 2110 Clark Bros 28.. Connelly, John J 28 Harold, Thos.O... 289, 291 Herr, Albert M 291 Hlehle, Ad 2S9 Hlgley. Henry G 291 Hllflnger Bros 2lr> Hlllebranil & Breile- Hooker. H. M. Hurff, Freeman 2H5 Ives, J. H 29:i Johnson ftStokc*. . . 2H4 Eennlcott Bros 28:< King. James 28^1 Krick.Chas 290 Krick.W.C 2S5 T.amborn,Leroy L 290 Larkln. 1 29' Tji Koche&Stahl 2KI Livingston's Sons ....2S4 McAirister, F. E 287 McCarthy, N. F.iCo..28;i McFarland.J. Horace.. 291 McTavish.G. A 289 Malsh. M 28;i Marc. Gabriel 281, 388 Matthews, Wm 291 Mechwart. Wm 29:1 .Merrick. A. T 285 Michel Plant&Seed Co 291 Miller. Geo. W 297 Milley, Jas 28:i Monon Route 290 Moon. Samuel C 289 Mullen, Geo 2ai Murray,Jas. C 291 Myers & Co 2iM Nanz & Neuner 285 Newsham. R 291 Patten SCO 290 Pennock, Chas. B 28:1 Perktns.J. N 292 Phila. Immortelle IJe- signCo 28i; Plenty, Josephus 29H E*rice, Charles 8 293 Bawson. W.W. & Co.. .ivi Reed & Keller 29:i Renard. Jos 2,s:i. 290 Roehrs. Theo 28:i Roemer. Frederick — 291 Rolker, A. & Sons 287 Salzer.Jno.A.Seed ("0.288 Saul. John 291 Schneider, Fred 289 Schultheis Bros 281 Scbulz, Jacob 281 Scollay, John A 21t4 Segers Bros 287 Shelmire, W. R 290 Sibley, Hiram, & Co.. .285 Siebrecht & Wadley...291 Slmmons.W.P.&Co...29l Situations, Wants etc. 280. 281 Smiths Smith 2ir2 Smith, Wm. H....287, 290 Spooner, Wm. H 281 Starr, Chas.T 290 Steffens, N 293 Stewart, Wm. J 283 Stimson.E.A., &C0...294 Storrs Hi. Harrison Co..28t! Strauss. C. 4 Co 283 Studer.N 291 Swayne. Wm 289 Thompson, G., & Sons. 281 Thorburn. J. M. & Co. .28B Tucker, A. C 2«1 Vaughan. J.C 283,288 Walker, F.ACo 289 Waterer, H 28S Weathered, Thos. W. .294 Welch Bros 28.3 Whllldin Pottery Co..2;t! Wllks, S.,Mfg. Co 21<4 Woltr, L. Mfg. Co 2ifJ Wood, I.e.. A Bro 289 Woodruff. D.B 21K) Young. Thos. Jr..4Co.28:t Zirngiebel.D 287 MiDDLEBURY, VT. — Four greenhouses containing 25,000 plants, together with packing room and store, containing stock of seeds, belonging to W. D. L,ane, were destroyed ^y fire Dec. 27 last. Loss esti- mated at $6,500 ; insurance, |3,ooo. SOMETHING NEW IN Heating ^l Apparatus FOK GREENHOUSES. Send for IIluHtrated Catalog^ue. J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Most, Improved pluiin. ALL WORK GHAKANTEED. tW Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSON & CO., No. an »iine. In April, 1842, Prof. Gray was appointed to the chair of the Fisher professorship of Harvard college. He took up his resi- dence at the Cambridge Botanic garden — then a botanic garden only in name — and from that time till 1872, when he re- signed the position, his time and best efforts were abundantly employed in col- lege lecturing and teaching, the direction of the botanical garden, writing of many valuable works, and to the collection and preparation'of his magnificent herbarium. This herbarium, containing over 200,000 plants all carefully classified and arrang- ed, together with his library, the finest of the kind in this country, and containing more than 2,200 botanical works, were presented by Prof Gray to Harvard col- lege in 1862. Since being relieved of his college duties Prof. Gray has devoted his time assiduously to the care of the her- barium and to his work on the " Flora of North America," which, with Prof. Tor- rey's co-operation, he had begun nearly forty years before, and which the botan- ists of the world have hoped that the gifted author would live to complete. One of the most remarkable features in Prof. Gray's history is the almost incredi- ble amount of work he has done. It is well to remember that scientific botany is not yet 150 years old. Indeed, it is only within Asa Gray's time that any attempt worthy of the name has been made to classify the plants of North America. His lalaors in this direction alone would seem to be a lifetime's work for one man, yet his name is known in every field of botanical study ; his essays, reviews and critical notes have appeared in numberless magazines and periodicals, and, best of all, he has, through his manuals and element- ary text-books, placed botanical knowl- edge in the hands of the school children in such a simple and agreeable form that even the youngest are entertained and instructed. Referring to these text-books Prof. C. S. Sargent has said (writing to the New York Sun): "This book (Gray's Manual), written in a plain and simple language suitable to the use of all persons desirous of becoming acquainted with the plants of this country, has greatly stimu- lated the study of botany in the United States. Its influence can hardly be esti- mated or overstated. For thirty years and more it has been the well-thumbed companion, friend and guide of every botanist and botanical aspirant who has explored the flora of the eastern States." And in reference to the two juvenile treatises " How Plants Grow " and "How Plants behave " Prof. Sargent says: ' ' Nothing written by Prof. Gray has ever better displayed his peculiar ability to explain difficult scientific subjects in the simplest and clearest language. These two little books may well demonstrate, if demonstration is necessary, the often re- peated, and as often disregarded axiom, that only the great masters can write the simple and elementary treatises." * * ■■ "Prof Gray, through this long list of educational publications, has been able to exert a remarkable influence upon the growth and development of botanical science in the United States. It would be difficult to point to any other scientific man, with the single exception of Chas. Darwin, who has in his own department of learning so entirely impressed himself upon the intellectual growth of a nation." Death of John E. Feast It is with feelings of profound regfret that I record the death of Mr. John Edward Feast, which occurred at his residence, near Baltimore, early on the morning of Jan. 30. Mr. Feast's death was very sudden. He was at his store in town, hale and hearty, up to a late hour on Saturday evening. On Sunday morn- ing he felt somewhat indisposed, and al- though feeling more or less unwell dur- ing the day, declined to see a doctor. Late Sunday night, however, he grew very much worse, and a physician was summoned, but before he could arrive Mr. Feast had breathed his last. The announcement of his death was a severe shock to his many friends, and particu- larly so to his brother florists. He was respected and esteemed by all who knew him, but his love for horticulture, and his enthusiastic and unselfish support of every measure tending to elevate public taste and advance his profession, bound John E. Feast in a special manner to his fellow craftsmen. Mr. Feast was a thorough business man, full of energy, and a perfect master of his profession. In manner he was brusque and abrupt, but under this rough exterior he carried as warm and generous a heart as ever beat in human breast ; ever ready to alleviate distress and aid the needy, es- pecially those of his own craft, yet giving without ostentation. His death opened the first breach in the ranks of the Gardeners' Club, and a special meeting of that body was con- vened by President Halliday on Jan. 31 to take suitable action on the death of their late associate. Mr. James Pentland, a life-long friend of Mr. Feast, made a very touching and eloquent address, after which appropriate resolutions were adopted. John E. Feast was born Jan. 12, 1828, and had just passed his sixtieth year. He was descended from genuine garden- ing stock, his father, Samuel, and his uncles William and John being virtually the founders of the florist business in Baltimore. To Mr. Jas. Pentland, who was intimately acquainted with the 598 The American Florist. Feb. 75, original firm, I am indebted for the fol- lowing brief but interesting particulars: John and Samuel Feast started the florist business in this city about 1835. As al- ready stated, they were the pioneers of the business here, aud enjoyed a com- plete monopoly of whatever business Baltimore afforded at that time. The firm after a time dissolved, and Samuel opened another establishment in the country, and also a store and greenhouse in the center of the city for the sale of plants, flowers and seeds. Samuel had three sons — Samuel , William aud John E. All three assisted their father for a time, William ultimately going to California. After the death of Samuel, Sn, the busi- ness in town was conducted by Samuel, Jr., John E. attending to affairs in the country. About sixteen }'ears ago Sam- uel, Jr., died, and since his death the entire business has been conducted by the late John E., under the original firm name of Samuel Feast & Sons. The funeral took place on the ist inst., and was largely attended by business men and private citizens of this city and county. The trade was largely repre- sented, aud a special committee ap- pointed to represent the club assisted iu laying to rest all that was mortal of their late associate — one who might be said to represent the rise and progress of flori- culture in this community, and who for over half a century was closely identified with the interests of the trade in Balti- more. He leaves a widow and three children. A. W, M. A FRiKND who was intimately ac- quainted with Mr. F'east writes: "The sudden death of one of Baltimore's oldest and most prominent florists — ^John E. F'east, has caused the deepest sorrow, not only in this city, but throughout the state. His portrait will undoubtedly re- call to many readers of the FtORiST his genial and attractive manners, as well as his sterling character, by the very lines of his frank features, so well known to nearly every Baltimoreau. He was born and reared in this city, where his family have for more than half a century, under the firm name of Samuel Feast & Sons, been identified with the horticulture of both Maryland aud adjoining states. Like his father, .Samuel Feast, who was probably the first and best botanist in Maryland, and famous in his day as a cultivator of camellias especially, J. V,. Feast was an acknowledged expert in his profession, and posses.sed the highest ac- quirements in the art of horticulture. His bereaved family received tokens of condolence from all parts of the county where his sudden death had been an- nounced. He was long a member of the executive committee of the Maryland Hort. society, and an almost invariable exhibitor at its shows." Franci.S MoraT. — This well-known florist of Louisville, Ky. , suffered a stroke of paralysis Jan. 27, and his death fol- lowed shortly after. He was 57 years of age, and was to all appearances in the best of health at the time. He was one of the pioneers of the trade in Louisville, and was widely and favorably known to the trade throughout the west. A sketch of his life will appear in our next issue. New Orioor color, and a very poor grower. I think, could these i888. The American Florist. 301 writers see the rose ia this country dur- ing our winter months, with its bright color, its generous foliage, its fine long stems, its superb form and size, and then inhale its delicious fragrance (which, if they could see the flowers and their nasal organs were not out of tune, they could not help getting its perfume with the sight), I think they would not be quite so certain about our poor taste in regard to fine roses. Let other countries say what they like of us and our roses, the American Beauty is here to stay, and no other rose in our markets to-day will command the price this variety does. Before its introduction General Jacque- minot, Anna de Diesbach, Magna Charta, etc., used to bring as high as f 12 and f 18 per dozen ; now fine flowers of these have to quietly sit and wait for customers at fo to $6 a doz;en, while fine blooms of the Beauty are taken at sight at more than double those figures. The accompanying plate is a very good representation of this rose. While the Beauty may not be as profitable to grow in the smaller towns for local trade as the tea roses, yet where it can be dis- posed of at reasonable prices, it is as profitable to grow as any of them, pro- viding of course it is handled rightly. I am often asked the question : "Will the Beauty succeed well with other varieties in general?" To all such I would say decidedly no ; it may be grown in the same house with some varieties of teas, but it should have its part to itself; where possible, give it a house by itself— it will do better so. The treatment which has suited it best with me is to plant out nice plants on benches in July ; soil not more than five inches deep — three and a half is much better. Grow them on liberally, picking off" all buds as soon as large enough to see, till October. About the end of September bud all strong shoots over and tie them down to within a foot or fifteen inches of the ground. This induces them to break good and strong from the base of the plants, and the bulk of them will throw up from two to six buds, with stems fifteen to twenty-four inches long. As soon as the bulk of the crop is cut, water is gradually withheld and the temperature slightly reduced till the soil becomes fairly dry and the night temperature gets down to about 48°. After about two weeks of this treatment, which slightly rests and hardens the wood, the}' are gradually wa- tered a little heavier each day, and the temperature slightly increased in proportion, for about two weeks more, till it reaches 55° to 56° at night. During the resting period they get all the air possible consist- ent with health)' conditions. By the time the temperature again reaches 56° at night, they will have all broken nicely from the base again, and will produce another good crop. The time the buds are most in demand should be the ob- jective point with the grower, and he should start prepara- tions accordingly. During the winter months there will be a period of eight to nine weeks from one crop to the other when treated as described, and if a crop is desired at Christ- mas, the first crop should be cut off" by about the 20th to 24th of October. As the days lengthen in spring, they come somewhat quicker — six to seven weeks between crops. During the season of i886-'87 I treated one house this way, and for the months of October, — November, December, January and February it paid me con- siderably better than any other house of roses I grew. After that date the plants were cut back considerably for cuttings. In comparison with this house I had another of American Beauty — an exact counterpart in every particular — but the plants were allowed to grow up straight like other roses. This did not produce so many buds by 60 per cent. One thing should be borne in mind by those wishing to try this variety — that is, it will not produce as fine a quality of flowers at a temperature of 60° at night as it will at 56°, but it will produce more blind shoots in the higher temperature. Another point is that when in active growth it needs liberal treatment in the way of water and a light mulching of fine manure on the surface will not hurt it. J. N. May. Soil for P.\i,ms. — Will some one tell me, through the Fi,oiasT, what soil is best for palms? A Florist. 302 The American Florist. Feb. 15, The Snowdon. - ^ Mauy florists, espe- . • " cially in our vicinity, are ^T complaining about tliis grand r -'■ white carnation, which I have found to be the most floriferons of all, and have never experienced any trouble in growing, no difference in what soil they were planted. I have been growing it as my favorite for the last four years, and would not part wiih it for all the rest of the while sorts. Glancing over a bed of them in the greenhouse, nothing but flowers and buds are to be seen, and they have been blooming continuously since October, with prospects of a steady bloom till spring. Some florists say it is a very good variety for the grower, but not so good for the iealer, as it is smaller than the rest of the whites ; but I assert that if the flowers are left on the plants until they are fully expanded, they wid com- pare favorably with the average carna- tion floret. Even if they should be some- what smaller, is it not to the grower's advantage to grow plants that are more productive than others, especially when the flowers bring the same price.' We never have any trouble getting as good a price for Snowdons as other florists do for other sorts. The plants produce plenty of cuttings, which are easily rooted, and the main feature about them is that they recjuire no stakes, being a true dwarf, therefore requiring less labor, and they can be planted on any low side benches where other sorts could not be placed, as they grow no higher than six or eight inches. The first two years I grew them in a very light soil, and they did very well, but since planted them in somewhat heavier soil, but could see no material difference in their growth. When lifting in the fall I try to keep a good ball of earth on them, and transplant in soil composed mainly of old hotbed manure, in which they seem to thrive best with nie. Liquid manure is never applied until after the holidays, when they are somewhat ex- hausted ; then they are fed every ten days with liquid cow or chicken manure. The latter is the best, if used judiciously. The temperature of the house ranges from SS" to 60° at night. Pittsburgh. E. C. Krinkman. Treatment for Forcing. For five years past I have growu and forced annually about 2,000 plants of the following sorts : Snowdon, Black Knight, Hinsdale, I'hiladelphia, Hinze's White and Edwardsii, and rarely lose a plant, either in the houses or out. I propagate my young stock by Deo. i, before the plants have been forced much and while we have plenty of room and time. As soon as rooted they are potte years' experience; can funiislt kO(mI relerenres. Address .\I, care Anierlrnn Flc>rl«t. Chicagi). irn!.\TUlN WANTKl) »y SITUATION WANTKI) By a practical Horlst fully SITUATION WANTKD-lly a Klniilc man. as Kar- O doner; thurouiilily versed in rose, cut ttowerand fruit cuUurc. Private or eomnierclnl place. IJoort . Ilarrlsburtf. yiTl'ATION WANTKI) Ity n tlrsli hiss floiisl and O iandscHl.efiirdeni.r; l^ years' eil.irien.r In Ilus country and Knr..,.,.; ate .:.: single; sol.er .m.l ui- dnslrlous: food releiences. I'n viUe lilii.e |ireliTled. Address .lollN .Mil.]. Kit, box 411 Hlullton. Ind. i888. The American Florist. 305 SITUATION WANTED— As gardener and florist; age 25; S years' experience in ttiisand the old country in growing; plants and cut-flowers, (iood references. Address J. F., care Ara. I'lorist. SITUATION WANTED-Gardener.thorou^^h. prac- tical knowledge oC all branches of gardening; IS years' experience; best of reference. Address M. DwVEU, care J. C. Vuughan. Chicago. ;ist in seed and W^ C. E. Hamptov, Kansas City, Mo. W^ price. Baker Bros., P. O. box WANTED— A steady man who is haniy around the greenhouse and can set out bedding plants aa they should be. Frank Whitnall & Co . Milwaukee, Wis. TX/'ANTED— A thoroughly practical and competent V> rose grower and general propagator. Single man. Address, giving salary expected, references and experience, Paul Butz & Son, New Castle, Pa. W^ tion to a steady man. German, single man prefer- red. Apply to HENRY Ehrenpfort. 1728 S. nth St., Omaha, Neb. WANTED— Florists, read "adv." Syracuse Pottery Specialty Flower Pots; send for list of twenty sizes. "Nothing aucceedslilie success;" we run night WANTED— Good second-hand greenhouse boilei —Hitching make preferred- capable of heating about 700 ft. of 4-in. pipe. Also 300 ft. 4-in. pipe sec- ond-hand. Address, with cash price. , Orange Co., N. Y. WANTED— A gardener and florist having experi- ence in raising roses and cut flowers. Single man preferred. Address, stating wages required, including board and lodging. Employment year round if party suits. Write to P. O. Box No. 19. Portland, Oregon. W" edge of horticulture, and capable of superintending all operations, as well as qualified to instruct voung men in horticultural pursuits. Address full particu- lars B. A., care Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— Wholesale and retail greenhouses on easy terms. Small capital required. In western city. Address W, care American Florist. FOR SALE— Three greenhouses heated by hot wa- ter—plenty of water, both cistern and hydrant. Also good dwelling house and grounds. CostS^lO.OOO; will sell for $5,000. Must be sold. Address Amelia Grabow, Appleton, Wis. FORSALB.— The best retail and wholesale florist and seedsman's business in the Northwest (population 150.000). Reason for selling, with full FOR RENT JUNE 15-Greenhouse containing 5,000 ft. of glass; heated by steam; in a western city of 52,000 population. Permanent houses, well estab- lished business . Specialty, Cut-flowers. At reason- able terms to right party. Address R. R., care American Florist. F° two railroads and river to ship on; good city trade 10 miles off, and four other good towns near. 3.000 feet of glass; houses nearly new. Good building connected with greenhouses for office and work- shop; frame dwelling with five rooms. Particulars on application. Address Oscar Wright. Moundsville. W. Va. First-Class Vegetable Gardener, To take charge of 20 acres. Must be single man, of good habits, and able to furnish good testimonials as to character and capability. Address, with refer- ences, DR. C. A. KiLBOURNE. Supt. Northern Insane Hospital, ELGIN, ILL. Mention American Florist. THE THREE B. B. B'^^- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BENNETT, Still rank as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I offer also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN, METEOR. And all other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals. etc. . etc.. that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. 1 also offer for the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. For descrip- tion, prices, etc., etc., write for Trade List to JOHP»f JV. IWIA.^V, SUMMIT, NEW JEKSEY. ISSS. ISSS. We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2'/c«a//r.— immense stock, strong, open ground plants, all sizes, very low. Also Bitists Vaiiegatcd Leaved Althea,Japan Judas, Japan Syiow Ball (Vibur- num plicatum), 7i2/>a« Rose (Rosa Ru^osa), Japanese Eidalias, and a full line of all the hest Hardy Shrubbery and Climbing Vines, including Ampelopsis Veiichii (Boston Ivy), Akebia Quinata, the New Halliana, and other Sweet-Scented Hoyieysuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemuiyis and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price Wst free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE CONARD CO., — :ROSE QROWERS, :— WEST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. NEW FORCING ROSE FOR 1888. GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN. Pronounced by leading rose-growers superior to the " W. F. BENNBTT," in color and lasting qualities. It is sent out as a Hybrid Perpetual, but its habits and forcing capacity would seem to entitle it to a prominent place among the Hybrid Teas. A limited stock will be ready for delivery by March 30tli or April Ist, and larsrer orders can be filled after May 1st. • ^ ' "•■^b"' PRICE, perlOO. $100.00; per doz., $15.00; each, $1,50. Cash with order, or C. 0 D f o b cars in New York City. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. 4<-^ ' ' Address : 19 Broadway, NEW YORK". A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Orders are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, in any size pots and in any quantity : PERLE DES JARDIN, BON SILENE, SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PAPA GONTIER, NIPHETOS, LA FRANCE, C. MERMET, BRIDE, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. IGth, 1688. Send for circular giving prices and terms. A.. O. TUOICEMe. Mention American Florist. The leading varieties, at $4.00 and $5.00 per hundred. Fine stock of VERBENAS, $2.50 per hundred. Large stock of BEDDING PLANTS at lowest figures. Send for Trade List, now ready. GEO. THOMPSON & SONS. Louisville, ky. James L. Boyson. CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. Isf Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogue of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES , and will be sent free I«0 « . NOVELTIES IN ROSES. Also the leading forcing varieties Teas, H. Teas and H. Perpetuals. 1,000 large roses in 6 and 7-inch pots; C. Mermet, La France, Sunset, Perles and Bon Silenes, at f26.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best varieties, 5 and 6-inch pots, S15.00 to S20.00 per 100. Bouyardias. 2!^-inch pots, »S.OO per 100. Gardenia Badicans. ® $8.00 per 100. Grand Dulse Jasmine. ® $6.00 to $8.00 per fOO. 3,000 American Holly, Ilex opaca, ® $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. Choicest buds and cut flowers at lowest market prices. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. Imported H. P. Roses. Wprlied low on the Manetti Stock, offer the best re- sults to the florist, blooming freely and giving plen- WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JAMAICA PI.AIN, (Boston), MASS. Budded Roses for Winter Forcing or Spring Market Sales — H. P. and Teas. SPECIAX OFFER: The following varieties, equal quantities of each, we sell for $10.00 per 100. H. P.— Anna de Diesbach. La France, Gen'l Jacque- minot, Paul Neyron, Queen of Queens, Comtesse of Oxford, Jules Margottin, Anna Alexieff, Mme. Ga- briel Luizet. Mme. Knorr, Marie Baumann, Gloire Lyonnaise, HerMajesty, M. de Lyon, Alfred Colomb. The following Tea Roses at $12.00 per 100: Perle des Jardins, Mme. Lambard, Marie Van Houtte, Mme. Falcol, Mme. Charles, Mile. Franzisca Krue- ger. Duchess Mathilde, Cornelia Cook. Catalogiie on application. Dormant buds of the new H. P'sof 1887-Earl of Dufferin. dark, nearly black; Lady Helene Stewart, red. The new Tea Rose Miss Ethel Brownlow, similar to C- Mermet, very free flowering. All at $1.00 each. Cyclamen persicum, fine plants in buds which will flower in November. $1.00 each. American Beauty, Bennett, Papa Gontier, Niphetos in 6-inch pots, 50c. each. SCHULTHEIS BROTHEKS, P. o. Box 78. College Point, Long Island, N. Y. Orleans, France. roses ort their ohrh roots Nursery Stock of a For particulars apply to E. BENARD, JR, NILES, CAL 3o6 The American Florist. Feb. 15, '^M^^WT^^^^ Latest Floral Fashions. I'or cut flower decorations the demand is gradually changing from pink and white blossoms to those of yellow and its several shades, salmon tints being very popular, and also terra cotta. Terra cotta tulips combined with mignonette are very fashionable for breakfast and luncheon arrangements, and these tulips, with a fanciful setting of Farleyeuse ferns, are much used for quiet dinners. Table embellishments are made in irregu- lar forms. Center pieces for tables are made low, with only a middle object selected for beauty. Borders are high, however, which gives a unique and beau- tiful effect. Ribbon is used in profusion. It is satin or moire, the latter being preferred. Favors are not so milCh used except for luncheons. Thorley has introduced por- celain watering pots of a pale pink and gilded pottery for luncheon favors, which are much in vogue ; these are filled with primroses, and are suitable for young ladies' luncheons. The watering pots are useful afterwards for sprinkling a nose- gay, and are a handy accessory to the dressing table. Just as many flowers are ordered as when favors were fashionable for dinners, for more are put on the table. Borders are composed of clusters which are distributed among guests after the feast. A salmon-colored dinner composed en- tirely of carnations of that tint, tied with satin sashes, was a very rich decoration made latel}'. The table was a bed of clusters bound together with ribbons. Another dinner was a bed of dafi"odils anil Roman hyacinths tied together with yellow ribbons. The Ivnglish fashion of decorating with plants will be the favorite style for some time to come. So many charming spring plants appear in pots, that there is ample material for embellishments of this kind. The cotillon dinner to be given in Del- monico's grand ball-room will be deco- rated in this fashion. The main part of the board is bedded with lycopodium (the yellow-tipped variety is very elegant for use with golden flowered plants), and in this small plants in pots are placed in clusters, which are encircled with ribbon to match the color of the flowers in each cluster. Parterres are to be made with lycopodium throughout the room, and in these groups of blooming plants in large pots will be placed, wide sashes of rib- bon encircling each group, the ribbon being bound over the pots in a graceful and ornamental style. For a large private ball at Mrs. Mar- shall O. Roberts' house all the plants, instead of being in pots, will be growing in standard baskets which have tripod stands. These stauds will be placed in groups and held with very wide sashes. A stand, or group of stands, with blue Roman hyacinths is bound together with wide pale blue watered ribbon. Another group contains white blossoms growing, such as Bride roses and lilies ; white satin ribbon is used to connect these stands. Each group of stands is placed on a par- terre of lycopodium moss. This style of embellishment is about the richest of the season's novelties for either a public saloon or a private drawing room. Brides are wearing gowns elaborately trimmed. A train entirely composed of lily of the valley, a side panel of stepha- notis, and Bride roses and orange blos- soms in sprays, to fasten the veil, are the flowers to be worn by a bride next week. Garlands of lily of the valley are placed acro.=s the front breadth of a satin gown for a bride ; there are three of these, the lower ones being the longest. They are held at each end with ribbon, lace and orange flowers. Bridesmaids are carry- ing orchids. At a very fashionable wed- ding where there are twelve bridesmaids, six of these carry blue, and six pink or- chids, to match the color of their gowns. New York. Fannik A. Ben.son. Philadelphia. The cut flower trade is all that could be expected. Every florist was very busy last week, and business has not fallen off any this week. Mermets have found a ready sale at |io to $15 a hundred, the bulk of the sales being made at jf 1 2. Fair American Beauties bring fyy. There is not the demand for Perles and Sunsets that existed in previous years. Good Bon Silenes sell readily at $4 a hundred. Mr. Evans is said to have the best Brides in the market, while John Burton takes the lead in Mermets, and it is a race between Edwin I.onsdale and John Burton as to American Beauties. Craig & Bro. have a fine lot of I, ilium Harrisii that they expect to have right for Easter. The outlook for a good spring trade is very encouraging. W. W. C. Ard-Righ or Irish King Narci.ssus. — .Sample blooms of this narcissus have been sent us by Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston. The color is a very attractive shade of golden yellow and the blooms are of good form and size. Mr. Wood of Newton, Mass. — thegrowerof the flowers sent — says: "Bulbs of Irish King and major were planted Nov. i, last and both varieties came up together Jan. i. The Irish King is now in bloom, and it will be three or four weeks before the major will bloom. The Irish King is thus proved to be very early." An illustration of this daflbdil appeared on page 371 of Vol. II of the Am. Flor- ist. It is there described as a very early and useful daflbdil for forcing. Robert Craig Greatly Improved in Health. We are pleased to say that Mr. Robert Craig has greatly improved, .\d\-ice from Philadelphia, under date of Feb. 10, states that he is convalescent and no longer confined to the house. Pink Gladioli for Cutting. In reply to the inquiry of D. W. M., page 2S0, I would recommend Angele as a delicate blush gladiolus of good form and fine spike. Catalogues describe it as "white, slightly tinted with delicate rose." Eugene Scribe is darker, and is one of the best varieties for cutting. Longispike, often branched, flowers very large, tender rose, flamed with carmine. Samuel C. Moon. In an.swer to D. W. M., who asks which is the best variety of pink gladi- olus for cut flowers in summer, I would say Felicien David. W. T. BELL. ROCHESTER, N. Y. — The thirty-third annual convention of the Western New York Hort. society opened Jan. 19 with a very large attendance, delegates being present from all the western counties in the state. In the absence of President Patrick Barry, his annual address was read by Mr.'W. C. Barry. Forty-eight new members were received by the soci- ety during the meeting. Many valuable and interesting papers were read, which were thorougly discussed by those pres- ent. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : President, Patrick Barry ; Vice-presidents, S. D. Willard, Geneva; W. C. Barry, Rochester; W. Brown Smith, Syracuse ; J. S. Woodward, Lockport; Secretary-treasurer, P. C. Reynolds, Rochester. Executive Com- mittee— C. JI. Hooker, Rochester ; Lewis Chase, Rochester; B. W. Clark, Lock- port ; C. W. Stewart, Newark ; N. Bogue, Batavia. Washington. — A funeral pall recently made by Freeman was of black cashmere and was six feet long by two in width. Two feet at each end were solid masses of tulips, roses an and the nominal assets f 16,000. ELY'S KING OF THE EARLIES TOMATO. In placing this valuable new tomato before the trade, we do so with the full assurance that it will prove worthy of all we say of it. It is the result of ten years' careful selection by one of our most reliable growers, constantly saving from year to year the earliest and best-formed fruit. It grows a stout, medium-sized and branching vine, upright in growth until weighted down with fruit ; it is a rapid grower, and sets the crown fruit when quite young, the buds appearing when only three inches high and in the fourth leaf; blossoms adhere and produce fruit in clusters of ten to twelve, which not unfrequently ripen within ten days of each other, while the entire crop has frequently been pick- ed within a period of thirtv days from' first ripening. It is enormously productive, and of good size, bright red in color and quite solid. Its great advantage is its extreme earliness, being ten day earlier than any other variety we have ever seen. In a test made side by side with the Beauty, it was twenty-three day.s earlier, ripening June 3.jth, while the Beauty, planted at same time, was not readyto pick until July22d. Krom 1,550 plants of King of the Earlies, 175 baskets were gathered and sold for a net return of ;-»05.,i6, when the first basket of Beauties were ready for market and brought only 75 cts. S^tUi only ut nrii^inal sealed fackrls. Per large pkt., 25 cts.; five packets for f 1.00. TRADE SUPPLIED AT $10.00 PER 100 PKTS. : WRITE FOR OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. : Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., SEED MERCHANTS. GROWERS AND IMPORTERS. Headquarters for Garden Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes & Flowering Bulbs. 1301 & 1303 MARKET STREET. AND 246 NORTH BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TKI-i;rlIONK I8!t«. UcKl.steifd ruble yVdilrei DE FOREST, PHILA. King Shot killH Unst klll8 nilld Sold by the vSeedsmen. IOHNSON& STOKES' Esr ■ for 1888, will be sent FREE to nil who write for it. It .»a Handsome Cat- ■ ■ alogue with Colored Platos, and the FINEST COLLECTION OF SEEDS ^M ever offered. C , Our MKRUCT fiSRnCN CRC "'*'^ varieties specially ^^ specialty is supplying IIIMnRtl URnULU tnO adapted to their pur- poses, and all TOOLS necessary to manage a complete garden. If you grow VEGETABLES FOR MARKET, tell us SO when you send for JOHNSON & STOKES, 219 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa. i888. The American Florist. 309 TRY DREER'S 'fOA;rTied quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. DREEB, FbiladelpU» MCI nu QccnQ i*c- *" *""• v^ pound. IiIlLUIi OLCUO Send for PRICE LIST. Odella, Black Spanish, Kolb Gem, Dark Icing, Iron Clad, Pride of Georgia, llackensack. Bird, Golden Gem. Banana. FREEMAN HURFF, Swedesboro, N. J. PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds. CLARK BROTHERS. Manufacturers, 61 Ann St!, N. V 'IBLEH TESTED SEED^ ^ ell Die latest novelties and stand ^^^^ I ard varicliesofUurden. Field and ^^^H f Flower Seeds Gardeners every ^^V ^ ffbere should cnnanll il before ^^ pnrchaBing. Slocks pure and fresh.prlcea reasonable. Address lliraiii Sibley & Co., Kocbemer. N. V.. or c:iilcueo. Ills* Dahlias, ground roots... per doz, $1.50; per 100 J12 0C Pseonies per 100 $5.00; per 1,000. 45.00 Climbing Rosea in var per 100, S.OO Hardy Roses in var " 10. Ot Clematis per doz. $3.00; ' 25. OC Choice 2-year old grape vines: Niagara, Worden Jefferson. L. Washington, Naomii, Prentice, Pock lington, Vergennes, Brighton, Moore's Early, etc., $2.00 per ten. 1-year old vines, one-half price. Hardy Clematis Bella Viticella, etc., $1.00 per doz. ; $5.00 per hundred. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111. A Our Annual, YEAR'S WORK IN THE GARDEN. Of everything worth growing and how to grow it. Ready now. Sent Free. Write for it. HARMAN & SON, South Bend. Ind. 2XL^ 6,000,000 PEPPLE USE I I^i^I^SWImK^^^B^^ are admitted to be I nm II IWll Tl LARGEST rAH^^c>&>iwniB^ seedsmen I m^tOKSWJit^^Kt^Ok. in the world. i D.m.FERRY&Co's I niusf rated, De. I ecripticetS: Priced SEED ANNUAL , For 1 888 ' Will be mafled ,'FREEtoALU appUcantfl, and to f last 8eaBon'8 cuBtp- mera without ordering it. Invalwtble loall. Every one nslnK Garden, Field or Flower Beede sbonld Bond for CAddress D. M. FEKBY ii CO., Detroit, Mich. TO THE SEED TRADE. THE SIBLEY SljUSH Is catalogued by all the leading seedsmen. Send for prices and terms. See our catalogue. Most com- plete and comprehensive catalogue that has appear- ed this season WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA. Address HIRAM SIBLEY & CO., Floiist's Letters. P\TENT APPLIED FOR. I hese letters are made nl the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal 1 r imes with holes to insert toothpicks Prices on Wood Frames : 2m purple ...perlOO, $3.00 2Hin ... " 4.00 Send for sample. Postage 10c per 100 Script letter- ing on Metal Frames any S\ word 8c per letter. Designs Monograms. Etc. TV C KKICK, 1107 Bnndway, Brooklyn, New York. M M Bayersdorfer & Co., 1 hila Agts.for Penna. J C Vaughan. Chicago. Agt west of Pennsylvania. B URPEES SEEDS, FARM ANNUAL F0R1888 w. Will be sent FREE toall who write.for it It i Handsome Book of 128 pp., with hundreds of illus- trations, Colored Plates, and tells all about the BEST GARDEN, FAU3I, and FI.OWKK Bulbs, Plants, and rah/aft?e N«w Bt?f>/.-,v on (harden Topics. Itde- Kcribes Bare Novelties in VEGETABLES and FLOWERS, of real value, which cannot be obtained eluewherw. Send address on a postal for the most complete CataloRnc piiblisbcd, to ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Warranted Seed I have founded my business on the belief tliat public are anxious to get tlieirsct'il directly from the grower. Raising a large proportion of my seed enables me to warrant its fresbncss and purity, as sec my Vege- table and Flower Seed Catalotrue lor 1888, FREE for every son and daughter of Adam. It is liberally illustrated with vngravlngs made directly from pbotographs of vegetabU b grown on my seed farms. Besides an immense variety of 8tandardBeed,you will find In it some valuable now vegetables not found in ot^her catalogue. As the original introducer of the Eclipse Beet. Burbank and EnrlyObio Potato'es. Hubbard =iqua8h Deephead Cabbage, Cory C'^rn, nnd. a score of other iluable vegetahlos. I invite the pifrnnnge of the public. JAMEK J. H. GREGORY, flarblefaead, Mags. S^UNETJR, GARDEN DRILLS Eaiih one of these "^ POPULAR TOOLS has been either REMODELED >r IMPROVED. They are more com. plete, simple, prac ine; so look them over carefully. NEW STYIES. NEW PRICES WHEEL HOES. HORSE HOES. p|RE FLY. Those who saw them at the test trial in actual work say they Are THE BEST yet You will find them so. Our '8S Cntiilogiie, with 40\Vooaciits.will give you a fair idea of the new points and better money __ ^^ ^ __ values we now offer, S L ALLEN & CO Patentees & Mfrs 127 12" Ca'harine St Philadelphia. Pa, FREE! ardening. Colored Flates. .W.LIVINtiSTON'S SONS.! SaiS I*ricet low for reliable seeds. Farmer! And QardeDera sod well u Dcftlers. Orlf^liiators of Ace TaTViiteaad BXACTT TomatoeB,Ae. Box 141, Colombus, O. New Bay State Tomato, Another of our Novelties for 1888. A GREAT BOON for MARKET GARDENERS, TRUCK- ERS and FARMERS. A Hew Tomato after 15 years' aeleoiion and breeding from tbe old Trophy. A Tomato that never has been excelled for flavor, solidity and quality. The Bay State is free from ribs, perfect In form, very little pnlp. meaty all through, vines hardy but not coarse. Bee catalogue for full description. Offered in Packets only. Price postpaid, 20c. 3 paclOLiS. — At the meeting of the Minnesota State Hort. society, Jan. 20, man}' interesting and valuable papers were read, among which were the follow- ing : " Tubers indigenous to the North- west," by Col. John H. Stevens; ".Arctic flowers," by Mrs. C. O. Van Cleve ; " Floral decorations," by Mrs. M. S. (rould; "The amateur's flower garden," by I'rank H. Carleton ; "Gardening, and moral influence of flowers," by Robert Hall. The election of officers resulted as follows, and with the exception of Ditus Day, who takes the place of J. T. Grimes, as treasurer, were the same as last year : President, Wm. Elliott, Min- neapolis ; Vice-presidents, A. W. Sias, Rochester ; E. H. S. Daret, Owatonna ; M. Cutler, Sumpter ; N. J. Stubbs, Long Lake ; G. W. Fuller, Litchfield ; Secre- tary, S. I). Hillman, Minneapolis ; Treas- urer, Ditus Day, F'armington ; Entomolo- gist, O. W. Oestlund, Minneapolis ; Librarian, E. A. Cuzner, Minneapolis ; Executive Committee, J. S. Harris, La Crescent; J. M. Underwood, Lake City; V. G. Gould, Excelsior ; Isaac (Vilpatrick, Minneapolis; F. Brand, P'aribault. E wish to call the attention of flor- ists to our stock of young « ROSES ^^ ^ CARNATIONS. ^ We also offer a large stock of acclimated -^;^ RHODODENDRONS ^s^ grown one year in this country and well set with bloom-buds. These plants are in perfect health and condition and will prove satisfac- tory. We also have a large stock of Musa ICnsete and other desirable plants. Send us a list of your needs and ^vilI give you low prices. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., PITTSBURG, PA. IvTOST EXITEIsrSI'VE STOCIC JAPANESE & CHINESE 3,f:3<:>c:> CHRISTMAS EVE CHRYSANTHEMUMS trrow thia variety. CHESTER FLORAL CO. (Limited). Chester. Pa. '^-H REMOVAL OF THEh^^ Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., Importers. Mnnufaiturers and Dealers in FLORISTS- SLUM 'LIES, Designs tor Grave Decorations and Funeral Purposes, Immortelles. Grass Bouquets, and Pampas Plumes. Removed to 904 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA. Fruit Trees. KT ;|^M Bamboos. nental Trees. F^^^^^ Conifers. Palms. •-J^LILY BULeS AND SEEDS. h^'—' Slock carefully raised in our Nureeriesiii .Japan. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 & 317 Washington Street, SA.\ FK.INCISCO, I'J] Tr(>"NI.\. Catalogue frees. Eslnt 'fhcd \^'H. BEGONIAS! BF.GONIAS! 2.000 PLANTS OF SUTTON'S SNOWFLAKE. low rate ..f K ftl per 100; fl.i.OO per 1.000. JOHN GOODE &. CO., 53rd Street and Kimbark Avenue. HYDE I'AISK, ILL. Rooted Cuttinns of Verschalfeltll, I per 100 per 1000 Victoria. Firebrand. J. GoodeColcus > *.'.«) 17. .Vl Alternanthera AureaNana m 5.L0 Heliotrope, strong, mixed varieties, ■lH-'\n. pots 2.00 Salrano Koses, 2)^-in. pots 3.00 Those In need of stock not quoted, write and get lowest prices. .lOHN .1. rONNKI.LY. Itryn Manr, P». ^SHrMIM : W'^e offer viiiustjal ii u luceineiits> : to F=~l_CDF=?I^~r^ in ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, Crop of 1888. LILIUM CANDIDUM, &c. • ppii J.M. Th ORB URN & CoJ5JoHNS:NEwYoRk. IT is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the U. 8. for Nurserymen to sort up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the Painesville Nurseries, I'lc .lim of THE STORKS HARRISON CO. lieiiis; to carry a full line of Fruit anJ Ornamental Trees, Bulbs, Shrubs ami Roses. Have a rcmarkaMy line stock of Standard ami Dwarf Pears, Kilmarnock Wil- lows ami other Weeping Trees ; al.so Grape Vines, iiicliuling alltlu- Best New Sorts — Moore's Diavwn J. Empire Stair, jViat,'iira, Jessica, Frances fi. Hayes, etc. Can supply car loads of elegant, large Nursery-grown Elms, Catalpas, Maples, Poplars, Tulips, etc. The lian^ent p- Street. NKW VORK. SEGERS BROTH CarTlO-WIEHS OIF Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists aud Seedsmen. Send for Wholesale Catalogue. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. SFFn<^ BULBS, PLANTS, ^^ ^"^ ^-^ J-' "^^ 5 SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Send for Catalogue. Seedsmen and Florists. milwaukee, wis. RELIABLE SEEDS FOR FLORISTS. ZH4NGIK15EI/S Improved Wliite Aster. -Improved White Perpetual Stock, —improved Giant Candytuft. -Improved Giant Trim ardeaux and Bugnot Kancy Pansies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 eacfi, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham, Mass. KICHAKDIA ALBA MACULATA. EXTRA FINE KLOVVERING BULBS. Address JflS. MILLEY, .346 Masten Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, new Japanese Maple. Tree Pieonies, Lilac Syringa, Japonica, Prunus Pissardii. HvlranKea Pamculata, Ampelopsis. Clematis, and all other choice HAKDY Trees, Shrubs, Roses, etc., in anv quantity at lowest rates. COLLECTIONS OF BEST HARDY SHRUBS, very fine and cheap. Catalogues on application. 308 Broadway, NEW YOKK. Chrysanthemums It is now generally acknowledged that I have distributed most of the best new Chrysanthemums of recent introduction. I apain offer fourteen new varieties of merit, quite distinct from any kinds now in cultivation, as well as all *— Mbest older kinds. 1--^» Z^° liist ready January 10th. 1.111'OKTEB OF Plants an.d Bitlbs, 56 Nortfi 38th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WW M IN I C U new yellow Carnation Starlight. See advertisement in another column, j and send for price list of this and other new and standard vars. to Geo. Hancock, Grand Haven, Mich. 3l2 The American Florist. Feb. /J, Cincinnati. Freesia is in, but it is awfully hard work to get up a run for it. J. A. Peterson of the Floral ICxchange, has gone east. A very pretty floral piece luade by the Cincinnati P'loral Co. was decidedly original. I'pon an easel of cat-tails a velvet plaque rested. The latter was decorated with a cluster of roses, and at one side, resting upon a branch of holly, was a little owl made of violets, and natural enough looting to fly away. Beneath was a nest full of eggs. Society is not spending much money for flowers, and the florists all complain that business is awfully slow. Ren Mulkord, Jr. .=^=B WHITE ^=. WATER LILY ROOTS (NymphiBH (Idoratii.t »5 00 per 100. The Trade Supplied. WATKil .MILLS, I.nMJ I.--l..\Xll. .N. Y. Prices of Flowers. In spite of the paragraphs continually appearing in the dail}- press as to the ex- travagant prices of flowers, there are ap- parently a few left who have not yet come to the conclusion that flowers are beyond reach of modest means. As sup- plemental to the "full dollar's worth" published in a recent issue, one reader discounts it by telling of a small boy who came into his store with a good sized market basket, for a nickel's -,co>i/i of "chenille" roses. Another florist, in western New York, sends an order — evidently a lady's hand writing — for "3 cents worth of pretty flowers no leaves as we have plenty of leaves." This last order was received two days before Christ- mas, and caps anything yet received. If this lady persists in squandering so much wealth in flowers at the holidays, her husband would be warranted in limiting her allowance for posies. ROSES AND PLANTS. IRAVER FOR FLORISTS, PHILADELPHIA. Catalogue ofelectros of plants, (lowers, designs, etc, with '87 and '88 supplements, 35 cts,, with vegetable, 50 cts., which deduct finm first order. GROW T AGE'S PATENT gUILI)lX(;"-}3'''^'l''^"^''riyp (irder »hat Before yo Trade I.ist, I have a larne stock of TEA.S. H. I', and MOSSES. If you have anything to exchantie name goods, and I will reply if favoral>le, E. HIPPARD, YouNGSTOWN, O. The best Ventilator Apparatus, $12. (XI. Best Steam Call Bell, .R.tXI to $10 (XI -t-GL.4ZED HITIIDIT I'UTTY. t- Endoraed by the New Ycprk Hortioultural Society, Illustrated Circular mailed on application. Plans and estimates uiven l.ir everv description of Ilurtic-ultuial fiuildings, H. J. CiI«0'W'rA.GE:, 76 Mvrtle Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y Book for Florists, (SPRING 1888) NOW READY. -^ J, C. Vaughan, Chicago. August 21, 18S6. " To-day was prize day for Asters^ and the display exceeded any ever l>e/ore recorded, both in qual- ity and in quantity. Ttte centre tadle, running tfu whole length 0/ the hall, was covered by M. B. I'*AXi>N, w/io placed tlt^reon /or display two tliotisand three hundred blooms (2300). besides one hundred blooms on another table for prizes. He loas wardt'd the KiRsT pRiziis in the P^-onv and Victoria Tniflaat'B Pseony-Flowered Perfection Aater. Twenty ecteil. I'KT. ASTER, New Pearl, pure white $ as " " " l>riglit ro-se 25 " Boston Florist's, pure white 10 tine rose 10 Zirngiehel's. white 10 BALSAM, Snow Ball, finest double while . . . 15 PANSY, Improvetl Giant, licst strain in cuUi- ^■•I'i"" 50 STOCKS, Boston Florist's Double white, super- ior to, and producinga larger percent, of .loiil.le flowers than any known strain . . is STOCKS, Crimson King, finest double crimson s.s Our strains of Cinerarias. Cyclamen, Calceo- larias, rriraulns, Mimulns, Vtrhenns, and Zin- nias are of very superior selected strains, EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES, $1,50 per hun- dred, $t5,00 per thousand, WlK.li-siilr i.riee list li.r n.irists now reii.lv. Send SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER, 26 S. MnrkPt St., IIO.STON, MASS, iSS8. The American Florist. 313 A SPECIALTY. Largest and best stock in the c Fn from all di MAMMOTH SET. Also some of the Best Old Sorts. 60,000 MAMMOTH WHITK. Add 10 cents per dollar's worth if sent by mail. VERBENAS. per 100 per 1000 WM. DESMOND, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. Mammoth Verbenas, &c. Per 100 Verbenas, from 2-inch pots per 1000, JIS. 00, $3.00 Coleus, including J. Ooode 3.50 Petunias. 1! best double 3.00 Pansies, Trimardeau and Koval 3. .50 Daisies, finest straii: 2.00 ADOLPH HIEHLE. Parkersburg. W. Va. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. — : NO RUST OR MILDEW. : — S^" Packed light, and Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. VERBENAS, clean and thrifty $2.60 Rooted Cuttings per 1,000, $8.00; l.OC Orders for spring delivery booked now. JOSEPH E. BONSAtiL, Salem. Ohio. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed iP. hybrida grandiflora fl. pi.) in the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. Ik(-oz. f2.oo; per oz J6.00 Verbena, Dreer's Choicest Strain, pkt, 50c.; oz. . . 4.00 SMILAX. New Crop. Per ounce 1.50 Centaurea Gymnocarpa. New Crop. 1,000 Seeds .60 " Candidissima. " " " " .75 Wholesale Prfce List of Flower Seeds ready NOW, will be mailed all appli- cants in the trade. HENRY A. DREER, seedsman and florist, ^ Nivy vvHifi mhmmmmm ^ WM. SWAYNE AND L. L. LAMBORN. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March ist, 1888. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received. Price, $25 00 per 100. Send JFoBT CJt** Axid 33eso3:-if>-ti-v-e Xjist. Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. TO the; TieA-DEJ. Perfectly Uealthv and vigorous stock of Mammoth and others, strong stock plants, from 3-inch pots, .*3.00 per 100; S25.00 per l.COO. Rooted Cuttings, Sl.OU per 100; J7.00 per 1,000. edfrom flats %1.m f20.00 Geraniums, best new dbl. &sgl.2^-in. 4.00 .36.00 Cannas, flve best sorts, strong bulbs... 2.00 18.00 Fuchsias, 12 leading sorts, 23,i-in. pots.. 3 00 25.00 Pelargoniums. 10 good market sorts, 2J^-inch, strong.. 5.00 TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, FOR Sale, packed ii bales 200 to 250 lbs. From $8 to $10 per t Address P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHIIADELPHIA, PA. Mention American iriorist. FOR SALE CHEAP! CflRNATIOWS AND IfERBEWAS. Most approved sorts, ty Price list free. J. G. BURROWS, Fishkill, N. Y. Our Verbenas are free from mildew; perfectly healthy, and variety of color unsurpassed. Per 100. 1,000 Fine Collection, stock plants, 40 varieties, $3.00; $26,00 rooted cuttings 40 " 1.00; 8.00 Coleus, rooted cuttings, tine collection, labeled i.26; 10.00 Geraniums, double and single, 3-in. pots, 4.00; :^5.00 > ■ ■ r Veitchii, pot-grown, strong plants Amnalnncic J $6.00 to fe.oo per loo. nlllUCIUUOlO ] Quinquefolia. pot-grown, strong ' ' (. plants, $8.00 per 100. T-h/^f>T^r> i Bon Silene, S. d'un Ami, Pearl, \<\ l^s r J^ -{ Safrano, Niphetos, etc., from IVi- J-^^J'^'-'>-J I inch pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Brides, from 2'<;-in. pots per 100, Sfi.OO PapaGontier, " '■ " 8 00 Wholesale list of other Roses* Carnations, Rooted Cuttings, and general florists' stock on application. 1. C. WOOD & BRO., Fishkill, N. Y. Per 100 En^'Iish Ivies, stronR. from 4-inch pots $ 6.00 Bouvardia, strong roots for propagating 4. 00 Trailing Vincas, two Tarietiea, strong and bushy, 5-ineh pota 15.00 Rosemary, fine plants, 5-iDch pots 15.00 Primula, double white, fine plants, 4-inch pots. 15.00 A. R. REINEMAN & BRO.. 39 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. GERANIUMS. VERBENAS. Twelve best and most distinct varieties, $3.00 per hundred; $26.00 per thousand. Rooted cuttings $7.00 per thousand. Fine strong plants of Alternanthera par. major, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Myrtus Multiflorus, Myrtus Communis, and Smilax. Prices given on application. HOLZNAGLE & NOEL, VVllitewood P. O., Midi., (near Detroit.) Mention American Florist. Per 100 SMII.AX. 2Jt.-inch pots, strong $ 2. ,50 CINERARIAS, choice Hybrid. .3-inch, strong... 6.00 Or will exchange for Tea Roses or Carnations. JOHN B. FABER, KANKAKEE, ILL. SUPERB VERBENAS. All nice, clean, healthy. The finest in America. All the BEST varieties, including Mammoth. Will make Stock plants for Spring. $2 50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. Cash with order or C. 0. D. F. IZITALKER & CO., New Albany, Ind. RHODODENDRONS, »f OSES AND YOUNG STOOK FOR FLORISTS AND NURSERYMEN. We have in (.lur cellars, ready for immediate ship- ment, a very flne lot of Or»l'ted Uhododendrons with bloom buds. Very cheap; also, some extra strong Ooi-msuic H. P. Roses two Tears old, including such varieties as Mme. Gabr, Luizet, Gen- eral Jacqueminot, Diesbaeh, Paul Neyron, also some "^ " "■ ' '' L large and complete as- ot the new Uouble Flowering: Horse Chest- nut. Send for our Special Price Ijist. Address, W. 8. LITTLE, Commercial Nurseries, Rochester, Xew York. GARDEN. FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS. MarKet Gardeners' aM Florists' seeJs a Specialty. GARDEN TOOLS, SEEDERS, ETC. Send fob List of Florists Seeds. 170 Lalte St., CHICAGO, IL,t. We offer a Few Hundred of CLEMATIS ® FLAM U LA, strong plants, two years, at$10.00. Cash. J. H. CAMPBELL & SONS, 3601 Germantown Ave.,IPHILAOELPHIA, PA. 314 The a merican Florist. Feb. IS, Philadelphia. The German town, I'hiladelphia, llorli- cuUural Society proposes to hold a larjje chrysanthemum show in November next. In connection with this, as showing what a little talk will do, it may be said that the project owes its origin to a con- versation among a few gardeners and florists of the place, who believed it pos- sible to hold such a show. The income of the society being expended on its monthly exhibitions, ihey asked the ap- pointment of a committee to see if suf- ficient voluntary fmancial support could not be obtained for the purpose. The request was granted, and the next month- ly meeting the committee reported ample support promised, and so the society has authorized the committee to go ahead and perfect their arrangement for the ex- hibition. I mention this so fully both for the reason stated above and also to show that when the dollars are so freely con- tributed as they were here, horticulture has still a strong hold on the esteem ol our people. Joseph MEEH.\n. SPECIALTIES: Jjrrr np (Uo.-dnia tra^isifolia Grandiflora. OUidUH Fancy Caladiums, the newest sorts. Tuberous lieKonia, single & double. Acliinienes, si.x choice varieties. FFRM^ In all sizes of the best selling sorts. DA T M^ r he largest stock in America in all iJiUliiJ 11, e best decorative varieties ordifler- enl sizes. A 7iT V i^ ''"''^ finest varieties in trained AuaLi£iAii crowns, three sizes. nWTTtJT A C Dreer's Standard collection of rLl Ui^iAii doubles, in 25 varieties. frmtlVhTi C Twelve of the cream in clean, VatiOCti'iaii healthy plants. D/ICFP A large stock of the leading kinds— ill/OAO especially Papa Oontier, The Bride and La France, for forcing. Imported low budded plants of the sorts that are always good and reli- able be sold, DOrrrC .\re as low as good stock can riilLaii „l,ich plcasc refer to in DREERS WHOLESALE PRICE LIST FOR FLORISTS, Now Keadv. orieriny a full line of all luofUaljle slock for n'urists for their spriuK trade, mailed free. Address HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Klorist. JSI*JBJCIA.Iv X^IST. Carnttliuns. lllnze's Whil (ieraniums, dliliv imhI «'_h Koaea, Aineric-im 1,. ;ini \ i.it» S.tIO un Ami, 3-ln.. f>.(KI .Sunset (i 00 Feverfew, Little i.firi - ■«' Send tor Special Wholesale Price List to Florisls only. A. GIDOINGS. Danville III. cif IcudlnK sorts Coleus, slronu per 100,* 1.2.) Tuberose Ilulh^ :l-ln. pot tvoo per 1.000, 10.0(1 8.IKI ..pcrbu.. :i.liO ..per 100, 10 on 10(111 extra... '■ 12 00 Achyninthes Eniersonll. 2H-\n. pots .JOHN CUIIWKN, Jr., Vlllii Nova, I'll 3.110 CZ A r=? IM A ~r I CD INI ^>. rooted cuttings now ready IIinzk's White, Hivndkrson, Pri:s. DkGraw, PrI'S. Garfield, La Puritic SI. 25 per huiHlreil; fill. (HI per thini.>iaml. C. B. IIUiVir'HKEV, WuleHvlUe, Uiielda Co., N. Y. THB NKW CARNATION Awarded a I'irstClass Certificate of Merit by the Mass. Ilort. Society Nov. 27, '87. READ WHAT IS SAID About WHITE GEM by men who have seen it. Boston, January 7th. 8-<^. Dear Sir ;— .\fter seeing your new Carnation g-rowing in your houses, I very much regret that I did not make you a more tempting offer for your entire slock of " White Gem." It certainlv prom- ises to be the very finest White Carnation in the market. The plant is of fine compact habit, healthy and vigorous, and being a seedling from Scarlet Gera.it should prove a free and constant bloomer. The flower is magnificent, being of the purest white, extremely large, full form, and elegantly fringed, its fragrance delightful. The calyx being much elongated ; never bursts, and the flower-stems are long and graceful. "White Gem" comes at a time when just such a first-class Carnation is most needed. Book mv order for 200 plants. Yours very truly, JOHN FOTTLKR, Jr. Pres't Am. Seedsmen's Association. Boston, January 7th, 'S8. Geo, E. Bcxton. Dt-m AVr.— I have been much interested in your new Carnation "White Gem," and from what I have seen of it, I believe it will prove a very valuable market variety. In size, form and purity of color it is A 1, and its keeping qualities after being cut are remarkable. I predict a great sale for it. Yours truly, WM. J. STEWART. Nkkimiam, Mass., January 9th, 'S8. Geo. K. Buxton, Dear Sir :—\ am greatly pleased with your new white Carnation, and con- sider it a decided acquisition. Book me for 100 plants soon as ready. Cordially yours, DKNYS ZIRXGIKBEL. "While Gem" in strong plants ready March 15th. Orders booked now and filled in strict rotation, at $2 00 per dozen, $15.00 per hundred. Nashiaa, N. H. I»A.TXI5IV «St CO., Lo\\-ell, Mass. CARNATIONS. - CIT HI.ll'lMSdF- - BUTTERCUP, CENTURY. SEAWAN. GRACE WILDER. PORTIA, CHESTER PRIDE. ETC.. T.niifi: or sh.. OHIO. CARNATIONS. ALEGATIERE carnations IT IV rTTiM;s .NOW iii:.\ii^ \\\v iiealth r, KpriMk-liehl Sliou I m per OKI. .\imI:iIiihi .leeplv fiinui-il, ¥.'..(10 | stock. Acl.lress III llins- (ul lemon All clean. 11. N< ,le BEDDING PLANTS AND TUBEROSE BULBS. ■ V\\\M^.<\ s I l.e.( UO. I,iir>;e Iranspl nteil ve bunches. In bud and hi. ,..111 :ii -J M ■ UXl, or will lake Carnations in exiiiiii;;.' l..r \i..lels. M. TRITSCHLER & SONS. Nashville. Tenr Tansies and coleus HV THE TIIODSAM). Per UK) Per KIO I'ANSIKS. from 2-Inch pots 12 00 $1.1.00 tninsplanled I..'i0 1000 (■(ll.KIS. iMi-hi.llm; VerMliMireltii and (ic.l.lrn llc'.ld.T 2 00 1.1. ai MKl.n.MA MI"l'Al,l,ir,\, nuclei plains 1.00 W.OU J. W. DUDLEY & SON, Parkersburg, W. Va. NEW MONTHLY CARNATION scenteil, and retaininjr their brichtness until they are entirely wilted. Calyx small, does not burst Keeeived First Premium for "Best New SeedlinK." New York Ilort. Society, Nov. 1SS7. NEW STRIPED CARNATION ** ■voxvUPiiTEjisi'e.'" I.ai-Be white, flower rrinfe.l, striped with rose, up- right and compact grower; clove franrflnee. and tree bloomer; undoutedly the best striped carnation yet offered. ITSi^ For prices, elc , send tor full desciiptlve cir. CHAS. KRICK, 1107 Itroaduay. ISKOOKI VN. N. Y. CARNATIOIVS. UOOTKI) CUTTINCS will he Uiirii^hu.l to the trade us usual in season. FLOKETS atall times in qunntity XW Send for price list. JOSEPH RENARD, Success.. 1 1(1 Tllos. K. SEAL, J'NIONYII.I.K. ii, Siailil (;,'iii. I'Inhi.lel pba lid. Crimson Kini;. SM.iwdnn, ,■!,■.. SI .V. per 1(10; f 10,(K1 per 1.000. I'oriiii. link cii;ii,i;.', cbcrter I'rlde, etc., fl..'iO per I'll; ,^r.' :j!i OlAlVjliO. Stakes in the market. Ij feet long, per 1,000 $4.00 3 2.00 ISincheslong " 1.50 12 1.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWH, Baltimore Co., MD. ESTABLISHED ISM. tttt tUX Mention American Florist. 30,000 In all the good flowering sorts, at moderate pricec. Send for catalogue. WM. MATHEWS, MR. J. A. WEiarSHAM, Late orchid grower to D. S. Brown, Esq. of St. Lonis, IS COLLECTING IN COSTA UICA. and is open to receive orders for Cattleya Dowiana and Cattleya Skinneri. Trichopilia Suavia. in large or small quantities, and also many other varieties. Correspondence solicited through 1301 Lami St., St. Louis, Mo. JOHN SAUL'S Washington Nurseries Our Catalogue of New, Rare and Beauti- ful Plants for 1888 will be ready in Feb. It contains lists of all the most heautiful and rare greenhouse and hothouse plants in cultivation, as well as all Novelties of merit; well grown and at very low prices. Every plant lover should have a copy. CDFRCZHLirD^. A very large stoclc of choice East Indian, South American, &c. — ALSO — Catalogues of Roses. Seeds, Orchids, Fruits, etc., all free to applicants. JOHN SAUL, Washington, 1). C. Mention Atierl^an Florist NOVELTY of the YEAR SEEDPNG WHITE CARNATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED JANUARY 1st. Klectros of the above can be obtained from A. Blanc, Philadelphia, Pa. All the French and English Novelties for 1888 now ready. W. p. SIMMONS & CO. QENEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. Carnations and Rooted Cuttings OUT OF SAND BED. PerlUO Buttercup and Sunrise $ 3.50 Grace Wilder. Grace Farden and Springfield... 2.E0 Chester Pride, Lady Emma, Edwardsii, Peter Henderson, Philadelphia Red, La Purite, Scarlet Gem, Black Knight, at 2.00 Snowdon and Crimson King 1.50 Century and Seawan 2.00 In 2-inch pots, $1.00 per 100 extra. ISAAC LARKIN, Toughkenamon, Pa. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Sir>eol0Ll Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries. NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. PALMS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES III the Avorld, not excepting- !Europe* Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 Fifth Avenue. NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Bo.v 484, Oity of ]VI^2K:ic;o. IPOMCEA NOCTIPHYTON, (MOON-KLOWER), 2^-inch pots, strong, $t',.00 per lOOi $50 00 per 1000. jasmines: Cape Railicaiis aM Variejata, 1 inch pots perl00,$15.00 '^ inch pots " 6.00 IPOMCEA PALMATA, '•^ inih pots, $10 00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ICHHL PLANT & SEED CO., 718 OLIVE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. NEW COLEUS YE DAME ROSE. .%1.00 per dozen, by mail $11.: ^CARNATIONS for price listof other varieties; also Verbena, Coleus Mad. Salleroi Geraniums, &c. Selected strains of flower seeds, also seedling plants for the trade. Get list, it will pay you. ALBERT M. HERR, LOCK Box 338. LANCASTER, PA. Carnations, Rooted Cuttings. HINZE'S WHITE, $1.50 per hundred; $12.50 per thousand. F. E. FASSETT & BRO., Ashtabula, O. TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New Special Ofler of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower. OUEDLINBUKG, GERMANY. PA MCirC nMI V I '^1s grandest collection ever ralHoluO UlVl/I ! ottered, Including ALr the late.'it Novelties. Our Seed is w.arranted to be Fresh, Plre and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Pi-lce List to the Trade. ALBEKT RE>'Z, Donslaston, K. "V. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES NoTv out. It you do not receive one. Bend for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA. NOT TOO SOON To correspond NOW^ about vour Sprine Catalogue. You can get it made better than ever, witli less bother to you, and plenty of good cuts, by" The FLORIST-PRIlVrTEE, Who has long experience and superior facilities. BE AHEAD OF THE RUSH And write for samples and estimates to J. Horace McFarland, Printer tor Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen, HAHRISBURG. PA, ALL FLORISTS SHOULD HAVE THEM. Harry Harold and the Mikado J Tokio anil Yellow JaclJet \ 15 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Qoode, the Chicafjo bedder. doz. 75c.; each 10c. The set by mail. $1 00, two of a kind, W.50; per doz- $1.00. Express, $10.00 per 100. Descriptive circular on application. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Somerset Co.. MLAKTLAND CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS The coming season from twelve of the best varie- ties of ROSES, including Puritans. CARNATIONS, BOUVARDIAS, CALLAS, EUCHARIS, and most Bulbous Flowers, etc. SMILAX, ASPARAGUS AND LYGODIUM SCANDENS (climbing fern). Also young plants of above. Palms, Crotons, Dracaenas, Ferns and gen- eral Florists' Stock in larg:e qnantities. Washington, D. C. Nurseries, ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. Jlention Ameiican Florist. CLEMATIS COCCINEA STRONG ROOTS. $6.00 per Hundred. OOOI5 «& leEjEJSEJ, CHAMPION CITY GREENHOUSES, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. I I i EVERGREENS Hardy varieties at mest prices. Im- lense stock of trees ad tree seeds for 'GEOVi; &TREE CLAIM planting. Write for jHl^^^^pFRBE PRICE LLSTS. ^J^^^ W. D. BOYNTON. -- ""^ hHlOCTON, - WIS. Whi-n wiilnii. ti idveiliier mention Am. Florist. 3i6 The American Florist. Feb. 75, Overhead Piping. If friend Holley believes so thoroughly in overhead heating (page 202) why did he not heat his house that way entirely, or at least put all of his piping overhead ? He has talked this some time— the Flo- rist giving his views as long ago as the Philadelphia convention. Wishing to experiment a little in this line this fall, I piped a small lean-to 6x12, entirely overhead, close to the glass. I then planted a mixed lot of carnations right in the border; they have hardly as much room as they waut, therefore are closer to the pipes than I would wish, nevertheless up to the present time they look as if they enjoyed it much, and I notice they follow the steam pipes the same as they do the sun. I expected to try the same quantity with the pipes en- tirely underneath, but circumstances pre- vented it. Of course it is too short a time to know definitely how it works on the whole, but it looks now as if it were a good way of growing them. ^ R. E. S. San Francisco.— At Golden Gate Park there is being erected a "Childrens play house " at a cost of foS.ooo- 'f lie money was bequeathed for the purpose by the late Senator Sharon. Many orchids are now in bloom in the park conservatories and all other plants there are in exellent condition. *^ BARBED^ GLAZ1ER*P01NT8. KOR SALE IN BOSTON, MASS by Wm. J. STEWART, ir; Brumflekl Street. PROVIDENCE, R. I. CHICAGO, ILL. . . . Retail lit 50c. per 1.000. .1000 will be sent by K.v press free on receipt ol tlM. PiNCEKS. iV. Each. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacture', HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. SOMETHING NEW. OUR 3-PIECE BOX For FLORISTS and NURSERYMEN, Whicb ia tbe priili- of llic Kl.iriats. ALSO LOCK CORNER BOXES OF ALL SIZES. SHUiple HTiil price ]i:^-lnch, 6.60 ; I l.SOO No. 3 Rose, 7.00; I. N. PERKINS. Manaqer. Syracuse. N. Y. HAND TURNED POTS iin HII.KINtiEK ItKOS.' POTTERY, FORT EDWARD, N. Y. . II. .18. •>-l,i Id,- "1..-III ,-j|(;.. :)'..-in.(ac.. 4.1n. I In • ' 11 , in :i iKi. s-in. »i;.oo. n-in.$.M ; ' ! n J:m*>nt und RardwM* dBolnrB, or Bent by express on iweipt ol 92*00 by U.W UAUj^S. KIDGKVk'OOD M.J Kardi D. C. SCOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS=M> iSEiY bbi(;htow. pa., Offer.s to tbe Trade tlie KKST Qn&lity of Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at tbe LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEITX) DFOK. FH,ICE LIST. Orders will receive prompt and carcfnl nlten- tion ;tnd satisfnclion is warranted in every respec*. BOUND VOLUMES OF THE American Florist VOLUME II. Handsc.iiely liouiul in cloth with leather back and corntTs, and title lettered on back ia gilt, may now be had from this office. American Florist Co., 54 LA SALLE ST.. CHICAGO t888. J^HE American Florist. 317 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYine'sloilGrfforks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrouoht Iron Hot Water Boilers. Capacity from 3so to lo ooo feet of four inch pipe Send for New List PETER DEVIWE, 387 S. CANAL ST , CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 21st Street, - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOFTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IA4 Pearl Street, NE^V YORK. GREENH0US6 HEHTING. BY A. B. FOWLER. Explains fully all the beat systems of heating greenhouses by both hot water and low-pressure steam. Tells you the points to consider in selecting an apparatus. How to adjust same to various loca- tions; gives the results of the latest scientific ex- periments. Shows how to compute the number of feet of pipe required for a given space; draft and other important matters. It is highly commended by Mr. John Thorpe and others. Postpaid, 75c. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. via the Delegates to the next the convention will travel pijll/na^ ^T ^\W TO AND FKOM uisville, IndianapoHs.Cin- nati and tne winter re- ts of Florida and the Soutn. For full information MDMONROlITEj B. O. McConnick, Gen. Passenger Ag't, Chicago. Greenhouse Heating ^^'^ Ventilating mrcHiNQS 8, CO. 233 Me r 36 r Street, New York. Kivc |^affepr)S of J^aileps, .Tliijhteen Sizes, tLorruraaied Kire l^ox j^eiieps ©oddle jtycueps, tj0r)ic. C :IW QlddlnKS.A. :ilJ Goldman. M ;«« Good & Reese... ■}}■> Goode..Iohn*(;o m Gregory, Jas. J. H ;«(; Griffith. Jas ;• (; Grlflith.N.S I • Growtage. Henrv 1 Gurney Heater < " ''■ Hales. H. VV ' Halllday. Kc.lit .1 ■! ' Hallock.V.H..&;*nn.:'.ll Halsey.VVm. K. ;il2 Hammond & Hunter.. .«J. Hammond, Benj :«*< Koehra. Theo : Koemer, Frederick : Kolker, A.&8on» : S!il/,er..1no.A.SeedCo.: Schultlieis Bros.. Scbulz. Jacob — Hcollay, John A.. Segers Bros., Shelmire. W. K : Sibley. Hiram. & Co...: SiebrechtJt Wadley...; Simmons. W. P. & Co.. .: Situations, Wants etc. ilh&f lith. Hancock. Harman & Son . Harold. Thos.(, Herr, Albert M ;iii. :!14 Herr, Aiuei I Ulehle, Ad Ulgley. Henry G Hllflnger Bros Hlllebrand & Brede- meler Hlppard.K llitcblngs* Co Holznaglejt Noel Hooker. H. M . H, -MiiT. Chas.T >ti-11'en8. N Slewart, Wm. J stImson.E.A., &Co... Storrs & Harrison Co.. Strauss. C. & Co Studer. N Swayne. Wm Weathered, Thos.W Welch Bros Whllldln Pottery Co Wilks. S.. MIV. Co Wood. I.C.,&Bro : VounK.Thos.Jr..iCo.; Zlrnglebel, D .._.nphl Hurff. Fn ()i,ivR.s IN Demand. — Considerable dis- cussion has lately arisen among Califor- nia horticulturists as to the value of well- rooted olive cuttings. The demand for olive cuttings far exceeds the supply, and prices range from j^ioo to 535') a thou.sand. SOMETHING NEW IN Heating ^ /Apparatus KOIt GREENHOUSES. Send for lllostrutetl (:ii(iili>i;ue. J. 1). CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Most iuiproveii prills. ALL WOKK iJUAKAIVTEED. Br I'rlces lurnlshed nii iipplicHlion. E. A. STIMSON & CO.. No. ■i'i and IX ScarM Street, FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. ALSO 1-OR HK.\TING WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Ciitalcitoie. / f hos. t. toattiGred, 46 & 48 MARIOX ST.. N Y. Scollay's \'alvular Plant Sprinkler, ALSO THE IMPROVED PUTTY BULB, 'OK GLAZING GREENHOUSES, ETC. None sold at retail. Buy from yonr Seedsman. PATENT HOT WATER BOILERS. .coujvjI For Greenhouses, Poultry Houses, Etc., Etc. ^^^ JOHN A. SCOLLAY, M 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. P^or Heating Greenhouses, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating by Hot Water. Senci for Ctit.-ilogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. Greenhouse Heating /;)■ STK.t.u, /!)■ //or ir.\ ifk, /ir roAf/!/\ iT/oy stfam .i.nv ir.iT/A\ EXETKR IVTACHINE WORKS, 19 FEDERAL ST., BOSTON, MASS. WORKS EXETER. N.H. THE CEIjBBH.^TEr) fV/LKS W^TBR HEATER t For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS. ETC , ETC. Send far Price List. S. Wilks Mfg. Co. . Oor. Uonroe & OUntonat*.. Ohloaca GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. Al.l, UI.AZIKUS' SUI'I'LIKS. W Writ* for Latent Prlou. fiii Mmmmm tlriLiiiSLii'ir RaiErica is "the Praw af the JIbssbIi there may be more camfart Rmidships, of,. "£) rtb the Erst ta touch Unknown Seas," «K /oL ///. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 1, 1888. No. 62. Copyright, 1887, by Americau Florist Company, Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the 1st and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Gkneral Offices, 54 I^- inch return, placed directly under this point and below the water line of the boiler, virtually doing away with return pipes altogether. The arrangement in all the houses is about the same, with the exception of one, where the leading pipe is sus- pended from the purlin over the north edge, and the lower pipes carried back on the sides of the raised border. Steam cocks are attached to the ends of the three upper pipes of the side ranges, by which means they can be cut off and the houses run with one, two, three or four pipes on each side, as the state of the weather may require. Air cocks are placed at points directly over the return pipe, and the steam gauge is hung on the west wall of the work shed, that the condition of the fire may be noticed with- out going into the cellar. Among the advantages gained by this system are, first, elevation. Plant struc- tures necessarily cover a more or less ex- tended area of flat surface, and where all the pipes are carried below the benches whether the house is fifty feet or two hun- dred feet long, both the flow and return pipes must be placed in this limited space of not more than three or four feet eleva- tion, leaving but little fall to carry the condensed steam in the form of water back to the boiler and overcome the fric- tion incidental to its passage. This can- not be satisfactorily overcome by the force of the steam. If there is any one thing at which steam rebels it is to be forced into a cold, soggy pipe, and it is only by increasing the pressure that the circulation can be carried through the pipes ; even then it often happens that a part of the pipes become heated, while others remain cold and torpid, and only after the steam has slowly eaten its way through does the circulation become per- fect. Carrying the supply pipe at once to the highest point attainable, gives room for all the fall required ; the pipes are thoroughly drained, and when the stearn is started it circulates freely with but little pressure, and every portion of the radiating surface is easily and quick- ly heated. Again, a more uniform tem- perature is preserved throughout the house. This upper radiation also coun- teracts the influence of the colder air before it descends from the glass and comes in contact with the plants. Further, after more than two years' close observation and careful study, I have arrived at the conclusion that the solar rays passing through the radiation from this upper pipe are intensified to such an extent as to nearly approach those from a summer sun, and impart in- creased vigor to the plants coming with- in their range. In my study of the sub- ject I have had abundant proofs to bear me out in my conclusions. One among them, and which first attracted my atten- tion to this influence, was the prolific and persistent blooming of my chrys- anthemums, two year ago, from Novem- ber till May. If upon further investiga- tion it shall be proven that I am correct in my theory, there can be no question as to the great advantage gained by this system of heating, whether applied to steam or hot water. St. Joseph, Mo. D. M. Reichard. 324 The American Florist. Mar. I, " In a recent issue the history of the Hinze's : carnation is asked for. It '■y* is as follows: Mr. Rudolph Hiuze of Detroit, imported from Germany in the winter of 1877 an assortment of ever- bloomingpinks, which he planted outside, and which, during the summer and fall of 1S78, produced quantities of magnifi- cent bloom. Thinking that they would be sufliciently hardy to withstand our winter they were left out and most all were winter-killed; the next fall Mr. Hinze collected the seed and planted with the view of obtaining some home-grown stock better able to withstand our cli- mate, and among the seedlings appeared one which gave great promise of a useful future, yielding sixty blossoms, besides furnishing the neighboring gardeners with all the cuttings they required or desired. The carnation was named after its pro- ducer by Mr. John Breitmeyerof Detroit, who was the first to place it in a cata- logue. I have heard unfavorable opinions of this variety of carnation, but I am firmly of the opinion that it is simply because the party making it had been deceived, and had not the true Hinze. I have in my travels seen many so-called Hinze's White that would have made Mr. Hinze blush with shame. A well grown plant should produce flowers from two and a half to three inches in diameter, and (if left long enough on the plant) as white as snow. The flowers open quite a dark shaded yellowish pink, but gradually become white, and may be allowed to remain on the plant safely two weeks. I have handled Mr. Hinze's flowers for years, and certainly consider his white carnation on general principles the best ever produced. Detroit, Mich. James Vernor. PropaoaTinG. — If the necessary stock of carnations for next season has not been already propagated, it is certainly high time to give the matter attention, but it should properly have been done two months ago. There is nothing gained by late propagating; on the contrary, it is an evil, resulting in weak, unhealthy stock. Keep the young plants in a cold frame or pit, fumigate sufficiently to keep down green fly, and just as soon as possi- ble in spring, plant out in the open ground. A. W. M. New Carnations.— Mr. Charles T. Starr, Avondale, Pa., sends us blooms of carnations " American Florist " and "Krrainie." The first is a very striking flower spashed with carmine on a sal- mon ground. In the present demand for fancy varieties this should meet with favor. Krminie is a beautiful shade of pink, very full, well formed and delight- fully fragrant. A flower of Anna Wet>b, deep scarlet with deeply fringed petals, was also enclosed. Carnation Snowball. — Specimen blooms of this white carnation are sent us by John Breitmeyer & Sons, Detroit, Mich. They were certainly magnificent blooms, large, full, fragrant, good color, and with solid calyx. .\ few very large blooms of the old reliable Garfield were CHMS^^*^H'E.U\)» tD\N\H UOV^ntUX (3-U Umur^\. SMt ) also enclosed. This is the standard red carnation around Chicago as well as Detroit, and it would have to be an extraordinary good carnation to super- sede it with growers here. The Violet Disease. Editor Am. Florist : — I read with a great deal of interest the article in your issue of Jan. 15 on this subject, by H. T. Funuell. His theory is most rational, that the germ of this disease, like that of many other epidemics that is affecting animal as well as vegetable life ; is wafted by the atmosphere probably to great dis- tances. Still, I am yet inclined to the belief that the plant must have been en- feebled by a treatment foreign to its na- ture, before the germ could take root, such as continued winter forcing or other enfeebling causes. Itisjustsoin epidemics affecting the human family : when ship fever, small pox, cholera or yellow fever strikes a community, it does not take all. It is evident that the germ only gets a foot- hold on those whose systems are suitable to its growth. Just so in the violet and carnation diseases ; these do not attack whole or particular sections of a country. The trouble comes in individual cases, often one kind being attacked and the same kind exempt within halfa mile's dis- tance, It is particularly noticeable that in the southern States, where no artificial heat is applied to violets, that as far as I know, they have thus far been exempt. I got a lot of Swanley White violets last November from Nasbville, Tenn., wh^re I presume artificial heat is not needed, the like of which for \-igor and health had never before been seen in this sec- tion, and as we do not force violets — only grow them in cold-frames for stock — I will be much surprisedif under this treat- ment they should be affected with disease. All who have had experience in grow- ing roses know that varieties that are subject to mildew such as Mermet, Jac- queminot, etc., when exposed to violent changes of temperature, caused by being chilled by the door of the greenhouse being left open for a few minutes, when it is freezing outside, or by the ventilators being left open long enough to chill, that the portions of the rose house so struck becomes affected with mildew, the other portions of the house, where there has been no chill, being entirely exempt. This proves beyond question that the germs of the mildew are at all times ready to sow themselves, whenever you give them the suitable soil to do so, or in other words, the rose plant is shocked by the chill, its circulation stopped or im- peded, and is thus placed in the condition demanded for the growth of the parasite, mildew. If this be true in the case of mildew on the rose, (and what man of any experi- ence can doubt it ?) is it not fair to infer, rea.soning from analogy that all parasit- ical germs, fungoid, or insect life, that attack the higher organisms of plants or animal life, do so to a greater decree if not exclusively, only when the vitality of such has been impaired? Petkr Henuerson. Jersey City, N. J. i888. The American Florist. 325 Long Island Plant Notes by Wm. Falconer. GEONOMASANDCHAM.EDOREASarenot only ornamental-leaved palms, but quite conspicuous as " floweriug " plants. ""MaranTa Warscewiczii, in bloom now, has showy white flowers and throws its scapes well up above its handsome rich foliage. But few of the other orna- mental-leaved marantas have flowers worthy of notice. Chrysanthemums from Seeb. — I sowed some seed in a flat Jan. 23, and to-dry, Feb 2, have been pricking off the seedlings. I believe every seed germi- nated. These plants ought to make capital flowering stock, either for out- side or indoors, next fall. Chinese Primroses. — The specimen plants are growing fast. If you want seed, hand-fertilize the flowers. While it isn't worth while to keep over for an- other year single-flowered varieties, the choice doubles may be retained and propagated in the same way as we used to the common double white. Rhodochiton voIvUbii^e in bloom now is a soft-wooded twining lophosper- mum-like vine from Mexico, with lovely showy dark plum-purple flowers in great profusion. From cuttings or seeds. Blooms freely out of doors in summer. No use as cut flowers. Abutilon Insigne. — Who has got it? I used to grow it. It is the finest of all abutilons for winter blooming. Flowers wide open, purple-crimson with dark crimson veins, borne in heavy terminal racemes. Aloes are in their heyday in February and March. Aloe albo-cincta is, I think, the finest flowering species of all, and handsome too as a foliage plant. Aloe sulcata, A. incurva and A. angustata are also pretty flowering forms. But the "partridge-breasted" aloe, A. variegata, so common as a window plant, is the prettiest leaved of all, and too, when in bloom, quite a pretty flowering plant. CyTisuS canariEnsis and its variety racemosus are in bloom, and lovely bright yellow little bushes they are. They make capital pot plants. Cuttings of the young wood root freely. StrEpTocarpus Rexii and Tetranema Mexicana, two very pretty continuous blooming plants, scatter themselves about among the orchid pots and baskets with the same persistence as do ferns or Im- patiens sultani. Streptosolen Jamesoni. — My plants banked together in a greenhouse with a night temperature of 50°, are now dis- playing their gorgeous masses of orange and yellow flowers. Cuttings of the young wood strike as freely as do those of heliotropes, and those struck now can be grown on into capital blooming plants four to five feet high before this time next year. But old plants produce the heaviest bunches. I don't know how big a vine it becomes in its native country, but under cultivation it shows every tendency of becoming a heavy, far-reach- ing, woody vine, even more so than in Bougainvillea glabra. A sure bloomer and of the easiest possible cultivation. Lapagerias. — Have just repotted them. They like lots of root room, abundant clean drainage, and the roughest sort of compost. They now begin to throw up stout stems from the bottom and to break freely from the old wood. See that they are clean from scales, mealy bugs and thrips. In their growth don't let the CHR~J( V^R. W. C^U^*t\.^. (3-K UH^URKL S\lt.) vines tangle and intertangle, but lead them out straight and orderly. And re- member that lapagerias, like most other vines, if left to themselves, never run to the north or east, but always to the south and west, and govern your training ac- cordingly. Also remember that slugs and snails just love the succulent shoots as they emerge from the ground, and that a collar of dry cotton wool won't hurt the shoots, but sadly disappoint the snails. Wm. Wilson says : Freesias should never be grown in pots. Big palms don't pay — they take up too much room ; he never keeps a palm over three or at most four feet high. As a white rose, taking the year right through, there is more money in Niphetos than in any other. There is a future for American Beauty as an outdoor rose. As Asparagus plu- mosus is difficult to increase, it will always be high-priced. The spotted cal- ceolarias are useless for the commercial florist. He doesn't care for double cine- rarias, and doesn't grow them, but he grows a good many single-flowered ones. He likes to have his camellias come in at Easter. As propagators he would sooner have boys than men — their fingers are more nimble — but he would set a good man over them. New Chrysanthemums. Mr. H. Cannell is a handsome variety of a soft golden yellow color, in the style of Thunberg, and with florets curving rather more spirally than is shown in the wood-cut, which is otherwise a faithful representation. Edwin Molyneux is a remarkably dis- tinct and effective variety, with broad florets, slightly incurving at the tips, golden bronze on the lower surface, and an intensely rich crimson on the upper s-aria.ce.— Journal of Horticulture. The Verbena Rust. Terre Haute, Ind. sojourning in Florida. -John G. Hein! is Miss Taplin, in the Dec. i number of the Florist, asks : " What are we to do for rust on verbenas?" And then goes on and recommends " heat as something of a preventative." In our experience the only reliable remedy for this disease is to carefully watch the plants and throw out all infected ones as soon as they ap- pear. We find that while an increase of heat will enable plants to outgrow the disease when not too far advanced, the disease germs remain with the plant for another season and the plant not having had its proper season of rest during the winter, it is weakened and poorly pre- pared to withstand the attack which is sure to come the following winter. Our practice is to propagate in Septem- ber from good vigorous stock which has 326 The American Florist. Mar. I. been trimmed back and invigorated by fertilizer about August ist. Thus our young plants get a good start before the dark winter days set in ; 40° is suffi- cient for the months of December, Jan- uary and February. These plants are then shifted into 3-inch pots early in March, and plunged into hot-bed frames. The cuttings taken from these form our main crop of plants. Thus we have two sizes of plants both vigorous and healthy for the spring plant trade. We keep no verbenas in the greenhouses later than Sept. I, the hot-bed treatment being much preferable. Our stock plants are planted out as early as we find the soil will work nicely, say about the middle of April. As a' result of the above treatment we can say truly that the rust is conquered. Thus far we have thrown out but one plant and no traces of rust can be detect- ed on our plants. We feel confident that if the above plan could invariably be fol- lowed by florists, the verbena rust would cease to worry us and verbenas would grow in popularity. I wish to add that during the last sum- mer the heat and drought encouraged the spread of red spider among our stock plants in the ground. This was effect- ually counteracted by daily .syringing, taking care to thoroughly moisten the underside of the leaves. Zanesville, O. E. L. Koethen. Some Notes on Novelties. BY WM.PAI.CONEK. DiADKM Aster. — In the crown asters the center is white and banded around with purple or crimson, but in the diadem aster the center is crimson and banded around with a narrow belt of white. Small flowers. Triumph Aster. — Described as "the most beautiful and perfect of all dwarf asters." Flowers "pure .scarlet, chang- ing to satiny deep scarlet. ' ' Perhaps they are ; I hope they are, anyway. But the imagination is mighty elastic. So far, I have never yet seen a scarlet aster of any sort, but we have crimsons in a plenty. A<2UILEGI.\ FlabEli,aTa.— a Japanese species of stocky, free-blooming nature. Flowers creamy white. By the way, why is it that our seedsmen and florists will persist in giving us the host of double and single mongrels instead of the glori- ous species? No yellow variety has ever been as pure and lovely as is A. chrys- antha ; no blue variety better than A. cic-rulea. A, glandulosa (Grigor's) or A. Olympica; white, better than A. cierulea alba, or red belter than select A. formosa (true). Salvia Coccinea var. Lactea.— A white variety of a common old plant. As a variety it may be all right, but I should think that a white variety would be nearly as desirable as the old coccinea form. Tenderperennials that bloom and ripen -seed abundantly the first year. Statice Sih'KRHa. — An annual, from Turkestan. I'orms tufts of sinuately cut and lobed foliage, and from the center of which arise several plumose spikes eigh- teen to twenty-four inches high of white to rose-colored flowers. Hardy statices, both annual and perennial, are a most undeservedly neglected race. Than S. latifolia we have few more desirable hardy perennials, and I have had S. Su- worowii, an annual, finer than I ever saw it illustrated. Triiiax Bicoi.or var. Rosea. — A new, very pretty, long lastinglittle annual from Chihuahua, Mexico Amateurs only. ASCLEPIAS ATRO.SANGUINEA AtlREA.— A perennial from Bolivia, but as it blooins the first year from seed we may treat it as an annual. Seeds germinate readily. Flowers in large umbels, very showy, deep blood-red with yellow center. Campanila Abietina. — A new and pretty little perennial from Transylvania, with open-spreading, reddish purple flow- ers. Amateurs variety. Zinnia Liniaris. — A pretty little yel- low, single flowering species from Mexico. After the fashion of \\. Haageana. Not a florist's desideratum. Impatiens Hawkeri. — Seeds of this lovely plant were last year advertised in European and American catalogues. I tried hard to get some, but for love or money I couldn't get a seed in Europe or America. And now an honest English- man, in his catalogue of this year, apolo- gizes to his customers for having been deceived into offering it last year, and says : " It is stated that the plant is not known to have ripened any seed at present." Campanula (Ostrowskia) Magnifica. — Max I^eichtlin of Baden-Baden says this "is the finest hardy perennial intro- duced since the advent of the now well- known IJliumauratum." From Buchara. Tuberous rooted. Grows four to five feet high ; leaves in whorls ; inflorescence, ter- minal panicles of upright, well shaped flowers three inches long. Salvia Prunelloides. — I'rom Jor- ullo, Mexico. An old plant re-introduced. Perennial, tuberous rooted, but blooms freely the first year from seed, hence may be treated as an annual. Grows some two feet high and produces flower spikes ten to twelve inches long, and blooms of a blue-purple shade. DiANTHr.S PLUMARirS Semperelor- i;ns. — A new race of summer pinks ob- tained by M. A. Alegatiere of I'rance through fertilizing our florists pinks with the perpetual carnations, thus giving to the new race a disposition to bloom in succession. Gaillarkia Hybrida Grandielora. — Very pretty, free and continousbloom- ing plants. Identity almost lost, but probably a mixture between Gaillardia aristata. a perennial and G. picta, an an- nual. Treat them as annuals. Phacei.ia Parrvi IInbrida. — A hy- brid between P. Parryi and P. Whitlavia, and said to be fine. For size, abundance and effect, the varieties of Whitlavia have not yet been superseded. P. campan- ularia which came out some years ago is the most brilliant of all, but mifTy ; and P. Parryi is neither as good, with me anyhow, as Whitlavia or canipanularia. I'or amateurs only. Delphinium Zalil.— Dr. Regel be- lieves it to be D. hybridum .sulphurium ; and it may be I), ochroleucuni, Meyer. A hardy perennial, blooms the first year from seed. P'lowcrs large, sulphur yel- low, showy, and produced on numerous spikes eight to sixteen inches long. Dis- covered and introduced to luirope l)y Dr. Atchison of the .'Vfghan Boundary Com- mission. I'irst raised by M. Max I.eicht- lin of Baden-Baden. l';very lover of hardy plants should get it. Dr. Atchison wrote of it : "This plant forms a great portion of the herbage of rolling downs of the Badghis; in the vicinity of ("Tulran it was in great abundance, and when in blossom gave a wondrous golden hue to these pas- tures ; in many localities in Khorassan — about 3,000 feet altitude — it is equally common. * * * The specific name adopted is that by which is is known in Afghanistan, but is probably Persian." Delphinium Grandii-lorum Breckii — But why " Breckii " ? According to the colored illustration in Breck's catalogue, it is just the same thing that we used to grow twenty years ago under the simple name of D. grandiflorum var. fl. pi. It is so recorded in Robinson's Hardy Floiccrs, 1S72, and under the name of D. Sinense fl. pi. (D. vSinense is only a syn. of D. grandiflorum) by Sutherland in 1871. Nicholson not only mentions a double blue one but also a double white one. And I find seeds of D. Sinense fl. pi. advertised in some of this year's Eu- ropean catalogues. But be this as it may it is one of the verj- finest of hardy flowers, and worth growing by all. In clay lands D. grandiflorum acts better as an annual than as a perennial with me ; but in sandy- land it forms just as stable a perennial as does D. formosum. Parkman'.s Oriental Poppy (colored plate by Breck). — It is the finest form of the gorgeous Oriental poppy that I have seen, so large, .so deep, so brilliant, and the base of all the petals is splashed with black. A robust hardy perennial that will thrive even in poor sandy laud. I'rancis Parkman, the historian, and ex- president of the Mass. Hort. society lives at Jamaica Plain, near Boston, and is a most interested worker among flowers. He has raised many hybrid phloxes ; the finest lot of Aquilegia CEerulea I ever saw was in his garden ; the famous Lilium Parkmannii — a true hybrid between I.. auratum and I^. speciosum — was the re- sult of his labor, and the "flowering" apple bearing his name and now being pushed by our nurserymen, emanated from his garden. Phlox Drummonpi var. crspiDAT.\ or "Starof Ouedlinburg" as some florists term it, is one of the most unlooked-for freaks among flowers. The petals are three-lobed, the middle lobe being ex- tended considerably beyond the others. Flowers are %'iolet, blue and purple and banded with white. Of Dnimmond phlox we also have semi-double red and double white, and dwarf varieties of most all colors, also the fimbriated form from which the above novelty has evolved. But for decorative purposes we have noth- ing better than P. I), var. grandiflora, pure and simple. Hiiiiscrs HviiKiiius. — "Hybrids" be- tween what species ? Of our plain swamp Rose Jlallow (H. Moscheutos) we have white, and rose colored forms, and these in either case may or may not have "black eyes," and the size of the flowers or brightness of the rose color may differ in different plants ; and all of these occur in abundance in a wild state, and all are only pure and simple forms of H. Mos- cheutos. But all are level)-, hardy, easily grown and desirable. Some may bloom the first year from seed, all should bloom the second. Verbena Hybrida Compacta. — "Of close, compact, erect habit, growing dense clumps." Well, it isn't how to dwarf the verbena that bothers me so much as how to make it grow and flourish, and that's why I hailed with so much delight the "niamnioth " varieties. A golden-leaved verbena is also offered and spoken of as being " admirably adapted for bedding purposes." Not as a line foliage plant, surely ? .Vnd we have even got to doub- i888. The American Florist. 327 ling the verbena. Under the name of double V. Victoria is described — "The flowers are of a rich deep glowing scarlet and show clearly a double form." More's the pity. New York Notes and Comments. The February meeting of the New York Florists' Club saw a goodly num- ber of members read}' for discussion about the coming convention. An exec- utive committee was chosen, consisting of Messrs. Wm. Elliott, A. D. Cowan, T. H. Spaulding, Ernest Asmus, E. W. Par- sons, Gus. Messeberg, and A. S. Burns. They were empowered to select a meet- ing place for the S. A. F., and also an appropriate hall for exhibition. Tam- many hall was chosen for the meeting, and Nilsson hall for the show. When arranging the programme for the next meeting Mr. Elliott was asked to give a paper on auction sales and their effect on the business. He declined, stating calmly that he was desirous of living a little longer, and therefore would not give the business away. However, he would call on Mr. Henderson for a paper on the Moon Flower. This was also declined, amongst much good natured laughter, and the matter finally decided on was a paper on "Timely Hints," from Mr. Thorpe. Essays are to be terse and pithy, not lasting more than fifteen min- utes in the reading, so as to allow ample time for a full discussion. Perhaps there will be a corner in Nyack soil yet. Your correspondent " H." says that a Philadelphia grower is indulging in this luxury, and it is report- ed that Ernest Asmus has done likewise; that he has purchased land at Nyack and is transporting the soil to West Hoboken. Mr. Bennett of Shepperton, carries soil from some distance for his roses, and doubtless the same plan is followed in a good many places. One of the recent carnations, "White Gem," was shown at the Florists' Club. It is a well-shaped, clear white flower ; not fringed, fragrant and of good sub- stance. It will be decidedly useful to learn at the convention what six carna- tions we ought to grow ; there are so many good ones now. Lent is not likely to make such a decided difference to the cut flower trade, thinks Mr. W. S. Allen. In default of big entertainments there are so many minor ways of using flowers. Flowers were very plentiful in the middle of Feb- ruary. Prices varied a good deal, accord- ing to the quality of the stuff. Mr. Roehrs is sending in some of the finest hybrids, but these roses have not brought exaggerted prices at any time this winter. Papa Gontier brought |4, $5 and f6 a hundred, while Bon Silenes were run- ning from $3 to $^. The last named seems better in quality now than six weeks ago. Perles were I3 to $$ a hun- dred ; Niphetos and Souv. d'un Ami, I3 to I5. Cooks were rather more encour- aging at $15. Mermets ranged from $G to 1 10 ; they are coming in rather better colored. Beauties vary all the way from Jio to $40, and the quality varies as much as the price. Bennetts run from f 3 to {6, and La France from |6 to $1$. Jacqs. range from jSto to $25. Magna Charta is at the head, being worth from $60 to $75, but taken as a whole roses are not bringing very large prices. Long stemmed carnations bring from $1 to $2 a hundred. Roman hyacinths are $2 and $3 a himdred ; lilac is 30c., 50c. and $1 a bunch. Lily of the valley is from $1 to I3 a hundred, and longiflorum $1.50 a dozen. Narcissus Trumpet major is 30, 40 and 50 cents a dozen ; very good smilax is only 20 cents a string, tulips $1 to |4 a hundred, and violets 50c., 75c. and jf t.25 a hundred. We still hear a good deal about over- production of flowers, but no one seems able to say just where the trouble is ; it is apt to be a popular complaint when flowers bring low prices. Mr. C. L. Allen of Garden City, now fills the responsible position in the A. B. Cleveland Co., formerly held by the late Mr. James Reid. There is a lot of fine acacia in the market. McConnell recently had his window very handsomely decorated with it. Dyed flowers may be regarded as an epidemic disease now. In some cases they are pretty, just as a bleached blonde with a Recamier cream complexion may be pretty, but more often they are atrocious. The latest crime in this par- ticular is — pink violets ! White ones, dyed with an aniline ; they are almost as good as artificial, and they look like twin brothers to those one may buy in a Sixth avenue milliner's for ten cents a bunch. One leading florist says these flowers are likely to have a decidedly bad effect on the trade, inasmuch as they create a demand for monstrosities. Rather a novel idea in flowers recently was the use of old-fashioned straw bon- nets, the style of many years ago, which were unearthed in some warehouse. They were simply tied up together and filled with flowers. Emily Lodise Tapi^in. Ribbons in Floral Work. The accompanying sketch, which we have reproduced from Lejardin, shows what we may come to if florists continue to increase the quantity of ribbons in floral work. For fear that our readers might overlook the fact we would state that there are a few flowers concealed within the basket. Philadelphia. President Robert Craig occupied the chair at the last meeting of the Florists' club. Mr. C. L. Allen, Garden City, L. I., New York, came over for the purpose of reading his paper on Fungoid or Fun- gal diseases. This is the same paper which Mr. Allen hadlin course of prepara- tion to be read before the third annual convention, held last August in Chicago, but he, unfortunately, was taken sick before it was finished, and was too ill to attend the meeting. The essay was well written, and showed careful research and observation. A vote of thanks was ten- dered to Mr. Allen, and it was also on motion agreed to have the paper printed for distribution amongst the members. Mr. Swayne's seedling carnations were on exhibition at the meeting, " L. L. Lamborn" and "William Swayne." Both are white, similar to "Peter Hen- son " in that respect. At first glance the two varieties seem so nearly alike that the wisdom of sending them both out was questioned, but both of them are so mer- itorious that it would be difficult to decide which to discard. They are un- doubtedly the best two white varieties ever sent out. Lamborn is the most dwarf growing, and the individual flower is somewhat the larger, also the best formed, but as growing with Mr. Swayne it is not quite so free blooming and the stem is not quite so stiff, nor is there as much substance to the flower. Whereas the flowers of the "Swayne" have a peculiar rustle when being handled. This desirable quality makes it excellent for shipping. The subject selected for discussion at the next meeting is: — "'Bull-heads' amongst Perle roses; Their cause and cure. " W. W. Coles will prepare a paper, giving his views on the subject. Graham & Grigg have dissolved part- nership, Hugh Graham's son succeeding to the business which C. H. Grigg & Co. worked so long and hard to build up. The failure for over |5,ooo of one of the leading local florists is an unfortunate affair for the creditors — unless it has the effect of inducing prompt collections, then it would be a blessing in disguise. A majority of the creditors agreed to accept 35 cents on the dollar. Reckless and indiscriminate buying is attributed as the cause of the failure. The second and last of the assembly balls for the season took place Feb. loth. These are amongst the most select and aristocratic social events in the country. The florists generally have to draw upon other cities for a supply of first class flowers. Nothing but the very best are used. It has been stated that all the Eastern cities feel the effect of these balls, inasmuch as they have a tendency to make good stuff scarce. Much interest is manifested in a bet which two of our local celebrities have indulged in. It was brought about through one of them asserting that he could raise 500 roses from one plant, the young plants to be in shipable condition by the middle of April. The bet was a champagne supper for twelve. The sym- pathies and opinions are about equally divided, as to which will win. A good judge of -what one man may accomplish with a well grown rose bush, says that it is impossible. Whereas, another good judge, who has paid the hopeful propa- gator a visit, says there will be no trouble at all to have the desired number ready to ship to California, if necessary, and guarantee safe arrival of goods by April 14th. 328 The American Florist. Mar. I, Mr. Whittle's article on " Is Smilax a profitable crop to grow," has caused quite a good deal of talk hereabouts. It is con- ceded that the soil, climate, situation or the skill is far superior at Albany to any- thing of the kind about the OuakerCity, for we have to be satisfied with two full crops, and some growers have admitted that they do not get even two full crops. E. D. WVNNK. Francis Morat.— In our last issue we were obliged to record the death of this well known florist at his home in Louisville, Ky., Jan. 2S. From a relative of the deceased we have obtained the following sketch of his life: "Francis Morat was born in Steineu- stadt, Baden, Ant Mulheim, Germany, April 5, 1830. He came to .Vmerica in February, 1S54, and at once received em- ployment from Wm. Reeser, at Clifton, near Cincinnati. Early in 185S he rnar- ried Miss Katie Uhl, who survives him, and soon after removed to Louisville, where he started in the " Woodlawn Garden " with one small greenhouse. F'rom this small beginning his business gradually extended until his establish- ment comprised over a score of green- houses and he did a large business throughout the west." " In 1S69 he purchased the block be- tween First and Second streets, on Orrns- by ave., which has since greatly in- creased in value and he leaves an estate of considerable value." Mr. Morat stood high in the estimation of all his business acquaintances as a man of probity and honor, and the news of his death was received with deep re- gret by all who knew him. A Louisville daily paper says: " Mr. Morat was an exceedingly popu- lar man, and everybody who ever had any dealings or acquaintance with him speaks of him in terms of the very high- est praise. Men who were intimate with all his business affairs state that in his transactions he was always the very soul of honor. His banker states that Mr. Morat had transactions with an average of 6,000 people every year, and that in everything he did there was evident the high principle and unflinching integrity of the man. In any matter of misunder- standing Mr. Morat always gave the other party the benefit of the doubt." The business will be continued under the old title by his two sons, George J. and F. J. L. Morat. David W. Judd, president of the O. Judd Co., New York, publishers of the American Agncnllurisl and many books on horticultural subjects, died Feb. 6, at his residence in New York city. DONAIJ5 S. Grant.— Since my last letter, death has claimed another promi- nent Baltimore horticulturist in the per- son of Mr. Donald S. Grant, for many years head gardener to T. Harrison Gar- rett. Mr. Grant died of consumption on Feb. 10. He was only confined to bed for a few days before his death, but dur- ing the past two or three years of his life he suffered from constant ill health. Mr. Grant was thoroughly wedded to his call- ing. He was a close and careful student, and his library contained almost every horticultural work published up to the present time. He was a most enthusi- astic lover of orchids, and has left behind him the most complete and best grown collection in this part of the country, his display of orchids invariably form- ing the attraction at exhibitions of the Maryland Horticultural Society. Mr. Grant was a genial companion, a staunch friend, and generous to a fault, as many a needy gardener has discovered. He leaves a widow and three children. A. W. M. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1887. Rlarch i — Tem., morning 3;,°, noon 48°, evening 50°. Wind N\V. to SW. Put in bench cuttings of variegated alyssum. Pricked out in pans tuberous begonias. Laid eight sashes more of hotbed. 2— Tem. 44, 40, 32. W. to N. Put in cuttings of pileas. Potted young stocks from boxes. 3 — Tem. 32, 34, 30. NE. Continued propagating pileas and gnaphahums. Finished potting stocks. Potted rooted cuttings of trap;eolums and German ivy. Pricked out in boxes seedling cinerarias and antirrhinums. 4 — Tem. 27, 28, 25. NE. Sowed seed of petunias, gloxinias and celosias. Laid sixteen more sashes of hotbed. 5 — Tem. 26, 32, 33 SE. to S. Pricked out in boxes antirrhinums and santoli- nas. Propagated Alternanthera latifolia. 6— Tem. ^5, 4s, 42. N. to S. Sunday. 7— Tem. 35, 41, 33, NW. to N. Com- menced planting pansies in cold frame. Commenced pricking out in warm frame echeverias out of boxes. Uncovered tulip beds. 8— Tem. 33, 42, 34. SE. to S. Pre- pared hotbeds for plunging plants. Con- tinued planting pansies out in cold frame and echeverias in hotbed. Pricked out in boxes seedling \'erbena venosa. 9 — Tem. 45, 43, 34. W. to NW. Re- potted matricarias and salvias into 3 inch pots and plunged them in hotbed. Placed in hotbed 2'. and 3-inch Cuphea platycentra. Repotted nierembergias into 2 ' ,-inch pots and plunged in hotbed. io--Tem. 34, 41,35. WSW. toN. Pot- ted rooted cuttings of alyssum and coleus, placing former in hotbed. Took in fresh potting soil. Prepared hotbeds for eight additional sashes. II — Tem. 33, 42, 40. SE. Divided va- riegatei alyssums, potted and plunged in hotbed. I^aid sixteen more sashes of hotbeds. Potted rooted coleus cuttings. 12. — Tem. 44, 64, 62. S. Continued potting rooted coleus cuttings. Plunged Thymus argentea in hotbeds. 13— Tem. 34, 36, 32. NW. to N. Sun- day. 14— Tem. 27, 29, 26. NE. to N. Put in new lot cuttings of coleus. Moved and spread fuchsias. Started a lot of achimines. 15— Tem. 24, 34, 27. NW. to N. Con- tinued propagating coleus. Potted rooted cuttings of same. Laid sixteen additional sash of hotbeds for alternantheras. Fi,o\vi:r Bed Designs. — A new edition of the "Hook of Plans for P'lower I?eds" has been published by Geo. .\. Solly & Son, Springfield, Mass. It contains a large collection of designs, many in col- ors, each accompanied with a key show- ing plants best adapted to the beds of which diagrams are given. I-Hv a young man willing ij to make himself generally useful in a commer- cial house: familiarwith plants and cut Howers. Age 18 years. Geo. F. King. 814 E. 5th St.. Muscatine, la. SITUATION WANTED— ByGerman gardener; sin- gle, age 28; best references; well experienced; able to manage a Hrst-class^place. Private or com- mercial. Address ClITUATION WANTE1>-By a y..ntli M years old. lO as an improver in tlie florist business; has had one veur's experience in greenhouses i.d the O. S. and S. O. Home, Xenia. Ohio. Kej^pectfuily R. W. SWABV. Florist, Xenia, Ohio. SITUATION WANTED -By a tlorlst: German; specialist in roses; grower of cut Howers and gen- eral plants. A g(iod designer. Capable of taking charge (>f commercial or private place. A. Woi.LMEKS. 21.'> 2,'.th St.. Brooklyn. N. v. SITUATION WANTED-As gardener, either pri- O vate or commercial— latter preferred. Good ref- erences 25 years' experience; thorcmghly under- stands growing all kinds of tlowers. fruits and vege- tables, outside and under glass. Address Box 412. Scranton. Pa. SITUATION WANTED By an experienced florist. O Norwegian; single. Growing roses and forcing of cut flowers a specialty. Best of references from this and old country. Commercial or private place. AUNE ZETLITZ. care McCormlck's Rose Houses. Uake Forest, Lake Co., 111. ANTED-A partner in a well established rose iiess. with not less than $l.r*iOcash. Ad- A B C. care American Florist. Chicago. W TirANTKD-A Hrst-cliisa Horist. well lip In cut How- Y> crs and pot plants, only experienced man need apply. Address M. & !>.. cure American Kkirist, Olilcago. WANTKl) Kl.in-I ;in.l v. ■^•.■liil.je i;a|-,lei.er; must i,Ti,l..r-l.n,.l ;,ll km,!- mP w.irk ui uihI al.nnt KrccMlM.MH-MiiHl frames, ( .1 ve lelerence!. nn.l low- Chl wiif-. 1-n \si> It, >Mill[, 1..IX lihl. llMinille, III. WANTICll A pni.ie.il tlin-lst wliii understands iM^-e «rowtM«. cut Mowers and general stock. \'ouim (ierniim (nclerrcd; must be single, steady. Hoard ami lodfliit'. Address with references. »t«t- init wanes wanlcd. lO. llAI,L & Son. Clyde, (ilii... WANTEil v.. urn; unmarried man wli.. lias had exiierlence in rose KiowInK, to lake i liarue of ro-.es and to make hlmrelr k'enerally u^iefnl aho'H a commercial estahll»lnncm clace for the right man. Address, stating wa- ges wantod per month for llrsl year. I will furnish hoard and luilglng. II. 8. U., lock box 103, Illgblatid, Ulster Co., N. V. i888. The American Florist. 329 w ANTED— Wisblug to go into business for myself in the South, I would be pleased to hear from _ good, practical and experienced gardener, to take my present situation. None but one who under- stands thoroughly the propagation and culture of roses, clematis, evergreens and all outdoor orna- mental plants and slirubs. need apply. Good wages. Address E. Benard, Jr., Niles, Cal. FOR SALE— Wholesale and retail greenhouses on easy terms. Small capital required. In western city. Address W, care American Florist. FOR SALE— Greenhouse, dwellins and established business. Will sell cheap on account of failing health. Address Indiana Florist, care American Florist, Chicago. po FOR SALE— The best retail florist's and seedsman's business in the Northwest (population 150,000). Reason for selling, with full particulars furnished on application. Address Bata, care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE— Fine retail stand, central location in city of Chicago. Two greenhouses covering space 18 x lUO; office and salesroom attached; heated by hot water. All in good repair and well stocked. Room to build several new houses, must be sold cheap tor cash, as owner will leave city. Address Mack, care American Florist, Chicago. jpo Brooklyn, L. I., comprising six (6J greenhouses with steam heating apparatus, and patent windowlifters. One of said houses stocked with forty odd camellias. Also dwelling house, stable and sheds. Size of ground, 100x200 feet. Inquire or address J. Q. L. BOETTCHER, 385 and iiST Kent Ave.. Brooklyn, L. l.,N. Y. THE THREE B. B. B's- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BENNETT, still rank as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I oiler also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN, METEOR, And all other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas. Hybrid Perpetuals. etc. , etc., that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. I also oiferfor the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) JOH2V IV. JMA.^S', SUMMIT, NEW JEKSET. TO THE TRADE ! TwoNewH.P.Roses SPECIAI, AWARD FROM THE Hew Orleans Hort Society, Mar., 1887 DUC Dl QALESE, Bright Pink, a good bloomer and very fragrant. PBIMOl B0BQH1SE* Darli Velvety Red, a good bloomer and very fragrant. PRICE LIST— Plants 12-in.Sl.(HJ each; 20-in. $2.00 each 10,000 P/ants now ready for delivery. J. H. MENARD, HORTICULTURIST, DRYADES STREET, between Valmont and Dufossat, CITY DEPOT, cor. Delord and St. Charles Ave., NEW ORLEANS, LA. ISSS. ISSS. Orleans, France. roses on their oizum roots Nursery Stock of all Descriptions. For particulars apply to B. BENARD, JR. NiLES. CAL We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight^ 2'4-ia. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field gro\pn plants, and grown in' ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES m large supply at very reasonable prices— ^ot. Beauty, Papa Gontier, Golden Pearl, II'. F, Bennett, The Bride, Her Majesty, La France, Genl. Jacq., Perle des Jardins, Niphetos, C. Mermet, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d'un Ami, Sunset, Mad de IVatteville, and hundreds of others. ftLL THE LATEST NEW ROSES— .^""ofe, Mad. EHenne, Mad. Scipion Cachet, Mdlle. Claudine Perrcau, Docteur Grill. I'icomtesse de IVautier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRAN Dl FLORA— ^ 5/>OTa«r.— immense stock, strong, open ground plants. all sizes, very lovp. K\s,o Bitists Variegated Leaved Althea, Japan Judas, Japan Snow Ball (Vihur- num plicatum), Japan Pose (Rosa Rugosa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the best Hardy Sliruhbery and Climbing Vines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston Ivy), Akebia Quinata, the New Halliana, and other Sweet-Scented Honeysuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemums, and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. New American Roses SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON and ANNEY COOK. Souvenir of AVootton is a red Hybrid Tea raised from seed of Bon Silene fertilized with Louis Van Houtte. It is perfectly double, as sweet as La France, and surpasses any hybrid teain growth, and blooming on my place every shoot with hardly any exception produces a flower. The shoots are long and erect and produced quickly and very freely. Anney Cook is a delicate shade of pink chang- ing to white under glass in mid-winter. It is a seed- ling from Bon Silene; extra strong grower, and the flowers can be grown to extra large size. Both roses besides being great winter bloomers will make val- uable market roses. Extract from the Gardeners' Monthly, Jan. No. 1888. Rose, Souvenir of Wootton.— We have specimens of flowers from Mr. J. Cook of Baltimore, which we regard as one of the most promising new varieties of the day, and which it is proposed to name as above. As seen by a casual observer in a glass of water on the table, he would think they were Bon Silene, Papa Gontier, Bennett, or something of that grand red class. Of course the critical rose fancier would know at once he had something different to deal with. As far as we can judge from these flowers Mr. Cook may feel very proud of his success. It was raised from seed of Bon Silene crossed with Louis van Houtte. The odor is delightful— sweeter than La France— and seems a free grower that will be pleased with any ordinary treatment; unlike some of the other good florists' roses, it seems to us it would make as good an out-door rose as one for winter forcing. New Violet, Md. Millet, of a distinct rose color shaded with lilac ; has proved, so far, perfectly healthy. It is a splendid grower and an immense bloomer. Per doz. Per 100 Souvenir of Wootton, 3-inch pots $6.00 $35.00 4-inch pots 8.00 Anney Cook, :Hnch pots 6.C0 36.00 Violet, Md. Millet 3. 50 8.00 All orders must be accompanied with cash. ADDRESS: J. COOK, Florist, BALTIIMORE. MI>. NOVELTIES IN ROSES. Also the leading forcing varieties Teas, H. Teas and H. Perpetuals. 1,000 large roses in 6 and 7-inch pots; C. Mermet, La France, Sunset, Perles and Bon Silenes, at $25.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, best varieties, 5 and 6-inch pots, $15.00 to $20.00 per 100. Bouvardiaa, 2!^-inch pots, $o.00 per 100. Gardenia Radicans, @ $8 00 per 100. Grand Duke Jasmine. @ $6.00 to $8.00 per 100. 3.000 American Holly, Ilex opaca, % $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. Choicest buds and cut flowers at lowest market prices. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. Imported H. P. Roses. ty of cuttings for propagation quickly. Fine plants for sale by the 100 or 1,000, at low rates. Address WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JAMAICA PLAIN, (Boston), MASS. 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2'4-inch pots. Per 100 The Bride, Perle des Jftrdins, La France $ 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami, C. Mermet 4.00 Francis Bennett, Duke of Connaught 10.00 Mad. Watteville, Etoile deLyon, Malmaison.. 5 00 Sombruil, Hermosa 5.00 Adam Tea, Queen Scarlet, Safrano 4.00 Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at.... 8,00 ED. MORAT, 719 Fourth Ave., Louisville. Ky. A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Orders are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, in any size pots and in any quantity : PERLE DES JARDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA FRANCE, SOUVENIR D"UN AMI, C. MERMET, AMERICAN BEAUTY, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. 10th, 188B. Send for circular giving prices and terms. A.. C. TUCICB^ie. Mention American Florist. ROSES, The leading varieties, at $4.00 and Sa.UO per hundred. Fine stock of VBKBBNAS, $2.50 per hundred. GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, LOUISVILLE, KY. J AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. Ut Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My CATALOGUE Of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES We otfer a fine lot of EVER-BLOOMING TEA ROSES in 2-inch pots at W.OO per 100; $35.00 per ICOO. 15,000 HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES .W.OO per 100; .KO.OO per lOUO; our selection of sorts. ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF FLORISTS' PLANTS. l^" Send us your lists to be priced, or write for Wholesale Catalogue. Address KANZ & NEUKER, 330 The American Florist. Mar. I W^m. T^/^pj March Floral Styles. Spring fashions are never fully devel- oped until Easter. They are, however, shaping themselves in a general way. Table centre-pieces are growing higher, and probably the flat garlands that have so gracefully decorated festive boards will disappear in another week. A lily mound was made in the middle of a table, where ferns and asparagus formed the base ; in this foliage rose candlesticks of olive-colored pottery, and seventeenth- century shape. It was a novel arrange- ment in white and green, and was done by Siebrecht & Wadley, who have dis- tinguished themselves in dinner decora- tions the last fortnight. They made a table embellishment of the downy acacia in combination with oncidiums, which was exquisite. A high mat of acacia occupied the centre, and from this spraj'S of flickering oncidiums spread in all directions. White and yellow and sal- mon-colored effects are the vogue, and will undoubtedly continue to be. Tea roses provide the salmon color, so do the tulips and carnations that are a combina- tion of red and yellow. The pink and j-ellow roses — Cusin and Watteville, are frequentlj* the elegant material for these salmon arrangements, and the Ghent azalea is also brought in. Baskets and favors are all high, the former having tall loop handles which are very much trimmed. Gauze, plush, satin, and moire are introduced profusely into elaborate decorations, while in what are known as green arrangements great sim- plicity prevails, but still are admirable style. A new bower was made for the Van Auken wedding which will probably have a run for Easter weddings. Asparagus plumosa in long garlands spread from both sides of a center frame like the foli- age of weeping willows. This was put on in great profusion. At one side only was a very imposing cluster of Puritan and Bride roses with quantities of lilies of the valley and ferns. In making the portieres now favorite in parlor decora- tions, the foliage, which is either smilax, Lygodium scandens, or asparagus, is wired and left to hang loosely. If the curtain is double, one side is sometimes drawn back with a scarf of gauze or ribbon. German favors appear in Japanese fans of a semi-transparent material which represents leaves of different shapes and color. Those that are tinted like fall foliage are gorgeous. The fan is stamped in gilt with the dale of the entertainment, which is left uncovered by the flowers that are applied. The latter are spikes of mignonette, lilies, or hyacinths. Wreaths of mignonette, the sjiikes of which are laid on all one way, are much used for funeral designs. Flowers placed on caskets are put on one side. Three clusters are generally made, the centre one being the larger, and from this trail vines and long stem roses. Yellow blos- soms are favorite for funeral flowers. Acacia and yellow tulips were used this week on the casket of a j'oung lady. The flowers were tied in clusters with violets covering the stems. A crown of golden tulips was placed at the foot of the casket. All bright colored flowers are more in demand for rich funeral dec- orations than white blossoms, unless it is for infants. A little casket was covered with freesia yesterday, and on top lay a wreath of daisies. Where caskets are covered with flowers, a frame is made. Bubble glasses, hand painted and filled with daffodils, are in demand for souve- nirs. These are daily exchanged among ladies, who send quantities of flowers to each other. Fannie A. Benson. New York. Boston. Up to the present week the cut flower trade has been brisk and steady, but lower prices have ruled than during the corresponding period last year. Now that Lent is in, the demand has fallen off as usual. The supply of roses is not much in excess of the demand however, as yet. Hybrids are coming in in moderate quan- tities and of good quality. The same is true of Jacqs. There are several large crops in prospect which will no doubt overstock the market before long. One of our large growers has a house of " Her Majesty" in full bud and indicating an enormous crop. This is something of a novelty. Lily of the valley, tulips, and daffodils are very abundant and in finest quality. Freesias are still plenty, but there are very few Roman hyacinths to be had. Violets, which for a time were scarce and in very poor EJ 'VEJEJie, 10 Broad^pvay, N. Y. 332 The American Flortst. Mar. /, ^eeil ^7aiile. Seed Trade Association.— William Meggat, president, Wethersfield, Conn.; Albert M- Mc- Cullougli, secretary, Cincinnati, O. The "Seedsmith." l'~ebruary is the time to rent a country place for the summer, and July is the time to lay in coal for the winter furnace. And now is the time that the seedsmith advertises his buibs on the bosom of the blizzard, the howls of which tell you that this is the proper period to invest in }^jandiJlora peritonitis and ahdallah ler- tioniri. — Puck. Catalogues Received. EUwauger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., roses; Daniel Lee & Son, Madison, O., plants ; Huntington & Hoss, Indianapo- lis, Inil., seeds ; C. E. Haaipton, Kansas City, Mo., seeds and plants; Geo. Han- cock, Grand Haven, Mich., carnations ; Henry G. Higley. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, seeds and plants ; The Haddon Floral Houses, Haddonfield, N. J., carnations ; John Saul, Washington. D. C, plants ; Denys Zirngiebel, Needham, Mass., carnations ; V. H. Hallock & Son, (jueens, N. Y., plants, bulbs and seeds ; Michigan Lake Shore Seed Co., South Haven, Mtch., seeds and trees ; R. S. Brown & Sou, Kansas City, Mo., bulbs and plants; R. G. Nicholson, Chester- town, Md., fruit trees; Hans Nielson, St. Joseph, Mo., plants; F. R. McAllister, New York, seeds ; Geo. Pinney, Ever- green, Wis., trees ; Evergreen Lodge, Clarksville, Tenn,, plants ; Hiram Sibley & Co., Rochester, N. Y., seeds; Parker & Wood, Boston, Mass., seeds and tools ; Jno. A. Bruce & Co, Hamilton, On t.. seeds; Chas. L. Burr, Springfield, Mass., seeds; A. Whitcomb & Son, Lawrence, Kas., plants; EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., grapes ; E. Y. Teas, Dunreith, lud., trees and plants; James L. Boyson, Caen, Calvados, France, roses; J. A. Ever- ett & Co , Indianapolis, Ind., seeds; C. E. Allen, Brattleboro, Vt., seeds and plants ; Jno. R. & A. Murdoch, Pitts- burgh, Pa., seeds, plants and trees; Paul Butz & Son, Newca.stle, Pa., plants; Win. H. Smith, Philadelphia, seeds; F. N. Lang, St. Paul, Minn., seeds ; John N. May, Suinniit, N. J., roses, F. E. I'as- sett & Bro., Ashtabula, O., plants; Chas. T. Starr, Avondale, Pa., carnations and bulbs. The Society of Minnesota Florists. The leading florists of St. Paul, Min- neapolis and vicinity, held a meeting Feb. 1 8, and as a result a society was organized under above title, with thirty- four charter members. A constitution was adopted and officers elected as fol- lows ; President, R. Nagel ; vice presi- dent, John C. I'Ueischer ; treasurer, E. Venzke ; secretary, W. A. Smith ; execu- tive committee, E. V. Beales, Iv. A. Cuz ner, Aug. S. Swanson. .'V subsequent meeting was held l"eb. 25 to adopt by- laws and complete organization. Monthly meetings will probably be held in St. Paul and Minneapolis alternatel)'. Much enthusiasm was manifested at the meetings, and it is expected that every florist in the state will become a member. Those desiring to become members may correspond with Walter A. Smith. Secretary, 62.4 Nicollet avenue, Minneap- olis. ELY'S KING OF THE EARLIES TOMATO. In placing this valuable new tomato before the trade, we do so with the full assurance that it will prove worthy of all we say of it. It is the result of ten years' careful selection by one of our most reliable growers, constantly saving from year to year the earliest and best-fonued fruit. It grows a stout, tnediuni-sized and branching vine, upright in growth until weighted down with fruit ; it is a rapid grower, and sets the crown fruit when quite young, the buds appearing when only three inches high and in the fourth leaf; blossoms adhere and produce fruit in clusters of ten to twelve, which not unfrequently ripen within ten days of each other, while the entire crop has frequently been pick- ed within a period of thirty days from first ripening. It is enormously productive, and of good size, bright red in color and quite solid. Its great advantage is itsextreme earliness, being ten day earlier than any other variety we have ever seen. In a test made side by side with the Beauty, it was twenty-three day.^ earlier, ripening June 29th, while the Beauty, planted at same time, was not ready to pick until July 22d. From i,550plants of King of the Karlies, 175 baskets were gathered and sold for a net return of $205.36, when the first basket of Beauties were ready for market and brought onlv 7=; cts. Sold ouh- in ot t^inal sealrd jackets. Per large pkt.. 25 cts.; five packets for $1.00. TRADE SUPPLIED AT $10.00 PER 100 PKTS. : WRITK FOR OUR WHOI^KSAIJ-; PRICK IJST. : Z. DE FOREST ELY & CO., SEED MERCHANTS, GROWERS AND IMPORTERS. Headquarters for Garden Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes &, Flowering Bulbs. 1301 & 1303 MARKET STREET. AND 246 NORTH BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TELKPHONE 13!>K. ItPKlstcrcdCnhlc Adilnv DE FOREST, PHILA. PAPER SEED BAGS, I'or I'lower and Vegetable Seeds. CLARK BROTHERS. Manufacturers. 61 Ann St.. N. \. MELON SEEDS ^^i:^V,^^i:i^ (l.li'llii, Hllick Spiinli^li. K.ill. (MMii, Diirk l.lrg. Ir OHNSON & STOKES' GARDEN and FARM MANUAL for 1888, will bo sent FREE to nil who write for it. It is a Handsome Cat- alogue with Colored Plates, and the FINEST COLLECTION OF SEEDS ever offered. 0 j Our MADKCT PftRnENFRS *'"*' "^f'®*'*" specially specialty is supplylni; adapted to their pur- ET, tell us so when you send for JOHNSON & STOKES, 219 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. i888. The American Florist. ?>?>Z TRY DREER'S (GARDEN SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the best at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly mailed free* HENRY A. DREEK, Fhiladelphi» SI IBLEY'S TESTED SEED A ^ CITII.OODI Freei ConlalnfDg'^^^ \ all the lateet noveiliea and etand ^^^^ I ard varieties of Garden. Field and ^^^H f Flower Seeds Gardeners every ^^V t\t I, prices reasonable, Cblcasoi Ills* Overfi 000,000 PEOPLE USE /^^RSSKTd.m.ferry&co. axe admitted to be The LARGEST SEEDSMEN tn the world. D.H.FERRV&Co'a Illustrated, De- aeriptiretir Priced SEED ANNUAL For 1888 Will be mailed FREEtoALl. applicants, anti ttl last season's castp- _ without ortiering it. Invalwibletoatl. Everyone lullis Garden, Pieli or Flowar Beeda shonld send for SbAddieiB D. M. FEBBT ii. CO., Detroit, Mloh. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hyhrida grandiflora fl. pi.) in the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. OMCoTA.'VISH, NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. GOLDS A7.0sS!!?k!JI FORA THOUSAND AND/.-^;;;^;;^;?:^ ^UNE USES. .X^UNNECESSAKY You will t part ith it. For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, and for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. By dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight. 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents. Sells on its own , ) talk. Sample by mail, 50 cts. This is the Atomizer that sold so well at the Danbury. Albany and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to and price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN. Manufacturer. Pittsfield, Mass. B URPEES SEEDS, w. FARM ANNUAL F0R1888 Will be sent FREE to all who write for it It is a Handsome Book of 138 pp., with hundreds of illus- trations. Colored Plates, and tells all about the BEST GARDEN, FARM, and FLOWER BiilbN, PlantN, and VnUtablfl \€ir Book.-^on C-arden Topics, Itde- acribes Kare Novelties m VEGETABLES and FI..<>\VERS, of real value* which cannot be obtained elsewhere. Send address on a postal for the most complete Catalogue pnblislied, to ATLEE BURPEE & CO PHILADELPHIA. PA. PUNETJR. GARDEN DR^LS Each one of these POPULAR TOOLS has been either REMODELED •iriMPROVED. They are more com plete. simple prac tical and sWaufiiii than you can imag w ine ; ao look them ^ over carefully NEW STVIES NEW PRICES *=! L Allen & CO "°^s- FIRE FLY. Those who saw them at the test trial in actuilwork saytbey Are THE BEST yet You will find them so. Our »8« Catilogue, with 40 Wood cuts, will give you a fair idea of the new points 2'* Ca liarlne St Philadplnhii SIBLEY'S TESTED SEEDS THE SIBLEY SQUASH. CATALOGUE FREE. The FINEST WINTER TABLE or CANNING .SOIIASH on record. Introclitced this season, with Other Novelties of Rare Merit. The handsomest, tnost complete and comprehensive Catalogue that has ap- peared this season. Address HIRAM SIBLEY & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. AND CHICAGO. ILL. Handbook p^ants^bulbs. >^ FOR THE ^^' AND GARDEN'! W. W. RAWSON & CO. 34 South Market Street, Boston. Mass. Iijoneis and Growers ol Garleo, Fiell ail Flowei seeds: B. K. BLISS & SONS, formerly of New York, Our large and profusely illustrated ditalugue for 1*^8 haa been made still more atcmctive by the addition of a richly llla> mlnated cover, beautiful colored platen, andnuiuerousiifc-bkc illustratious of rare aud beaatifal flowers and choice Tf f;otable.s, including many Doveltlcs of rare merit, will be mailed free to Customere of last year, and to all othera, upon receipt of Ten Cents, which will be refunded with first order. B. K. Bliss, ig partner of B. K. Bliss & Sons, is now with NEW BOOKS ON CARDENINC. respectfully soUcits the patronage of former customers. OETLBRY AlTD ITS OULTIVATION, by W. W. Bawgon. 25 Oenta SDC0ES8 IN MARKET GAEDBNINQ and'Tecelable G Gardener. The most instructive work of the kind ever published, full of groweia of vegetables in large or small qoaptities. 200 pa^es, fully iliustr t post-paid, by .nail, upon receipt of tl.OO. IT is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the U . S. for Nurserymen to sort "up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the Painesville Nurseries, the aim of THE STORRS HARRISON CO. being to carry a full line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Bulbs, Shrubs and Roses. Have a remarkably fine stock ' of Standard and Dwarf Pears, Kilmarnock Wil- lows and other Weeping Trees ; also Grape Vines, including all the Best New Sorts — Moore s Diamond, E7npire State, Niagara, Jessica, Frances B. Hayes, etc. Can supply car loads of elegant, large Nursery-grown Elms, Catalpas, Maples, Poplars, Tulips, etc. The handsomest lot of Pyramidal Arborvitse and Irish Juniper ever offered, and acres on acres of other Evergreens. Prices reduced to suit the times. Come and see. Corres- pondence solicited. Catalogue Free. 33d Year. 700 Acres. 24 Greenhouses. Address j||£ STORRS & HARRISON CO.. PAINESVILLE, LAKE CO. OHIO. A. T. MERRICK, MORTIGULTURE EN6RMER# 113 ADAMS Street, «+ CHICAGO. GROWT AGE'S PATENT gUILDING™»130RTICULTURE ENGRAVING fliVioGRAPH NO DRAWING required. NO HAND WORK NECESSARY. SEND COPY jCHEAP, ARTISTIC rnnrox.^.rrCROSSCUP&WEST ENG.CO- -t- GLAZED WITHOUT PUTTY.-t- Endorsed by the New York Horticultural Society. Illustrated Circular mailed on application. Plans and estimates t'iven for every description of Horticultural Buildings. H. J. OROWTA-OEJ, 76 Myrtle Avenue, PROPKUYN, N, y. Florist's Letters. PATENT APPLIED FOK. These letters are made i>f the best Imniortellea, wired on wood or raetal frames with holes to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames : '2-in. purple. . . .per ]00, $3, (W 2»^-in. " .... " 4.U0 Send for sample. Poataise 10c. per 100. Script letter- ing on Metal Frames any word, 8c. per letter, Designs, Monograms, Etc. W. C. KKICK, 1107 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York. M. M. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila,, Agts. for Penna. J. C. VAUGHAN. Chicago. Agt. west of PeuneylTftnU. 334 The American Florist. Mar. /, riecoA Rofe*. Nyack, N. Y— Tunis Depew and fam- ily will spend the balance of the winter in the South. SAi.lsiiURY, Mn.— F. W. Harold has sold out to William H. Hillerman, late of Watkins, N. Y. BellKvue, O.— James Lunn, for many years a florist at Cleveland, has located here and will continue in the trade. JANICSVILI.E, Wis.— The twenty-fourth annual exposition of the Rock County Agricultural society will be held in this city Sept. 11-14 next. St. Louis. — A. Berdan has made an assignment. Lewis Bros. & Co. have started in business at 717 Olive street. F. & M. Rotter are new florists at 714 South Fourth street. Cincinnati.— B. P. Critchell & Co. have moved into their new store at Fourth and Elm streets. H. Glius has a new store at 551 Main street. C. Teuten- burg has opened a store at 507 Race street. Milwaukee.— J. T. Bartlett has re- moved from 208 Grand avenue to 408 Milwaukee street. J. W. Dunlap, an old-time florist, who has been out of the business for a number of years, will start up again the coming spring at Wauwa- tosa. He will associate with him his nephew, John Dunlap, recently arrived from Scotland. San Franclsco.— Hansen, Plath & Co., a new firm started at Ocean View last' summer, brought in a large supply of lilies of the valley for the holidays, the first time a sufficient quantity has been had to supply the demand at that season. They are now building a rose house 90x25 for La France, from the profits on the 10,000 lilies of the valley forced. New Ori,Ean.s.— The second exhibi- tion of the New Orleans Horticultural society will occur at Odd Fellows' hall March 22-24. First and second diplomas are offered for best and next best exhibits in fifty-nine classes, and gold medals for best displays in three classes. It is expected that this exhibition will be even more successful than the excellent show made by the society last year. New Bedford, Mass. — A "Gardeners' and Florists' Club" has been organized in this city and officers elected as follows : A. B. Hathawav, president ; V. H. Pasell, vice-president ;' Geo. Bliss, secretary ; Frank Kirk, ass't secretary; ICdw. S. Haskell, treasurer; John Tynan, Dennis Shea, Geo. lirenuan, executive commit- tee. According to the constitution adopt- ed Jan. 17, "The aim of the club is to lift up and carry forward all that tends to advance the welfare of its members, ami promote the interests of horticulture." Washington.— At a state dinner given by the President to the Justices of the Supreme Court P'eb. 2, a canoe of car- nations edged with lily of the valley and filled with Niel roses, occupied the cen- ter of the table resting on a "mirror" lake bordered with long stem roses, camellias and carnations. The canoe was drawn up on the bank of the lake, at each end of which were the scales of justice formed of azaleas and carnations. At the ends of the table were round plateaus of tulips over which were para- sols of lily of the valley. The bouquets were of La France and the boutonnieres of Papa Gontier roses. WiLLiAMSPORT, Pa.— The Christmas trade was very large— fully one-third more than last year. New Year's was dull, followed by a week of brisk de- mand for all choice flowers, especially roses. Harry Chaapel is building a new house 145 X 20, glazing without putty and using 12 X 18 double-thick glass. In the near future he will build a handsome office and salesroom at 912 West Fourth street. The same florist has added eight acres to his grounds for growing cut flowers and plants. Quick Returns. Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1S8S. American FloristCo., Chicago, 111.— Gentlemen : Our advertisement in your paper of Feb. 15, has brought us the promptest and most satisfactory results that we ever obtained in so short a time from any advertisement that we ever placed, and we have spent many thous- and dollars in printers' ink. Yours, with regards, Z. De Forest Ely & Co. Chicago. Trade was very dull just after Lent began, but is now very satisfactory. Harry Bayersdorfer of Philadelphia and Fred. Weuderoth of New York, were in the city last week. At the last meeting of the Florist Club, after the business of the evening had been transacted, the members present sat down to a generous spread and pro- ceeded to have a jolly time. Toasts, beginning with the Society of American Florists, followed by each of the various Florist Clubs throughout the country, and through a long list to the " Florist who never speaks as we pass by," were happily responded to by those called upon. Much good feeling prevailed, and the occasion will be long and pleasantly remembered. The club will remove to new quarters in the Methodist Church block, corner Clark and Washington streets, March i. M.M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. ,'>0 N. 4th St., Philadelpliiii, Pa., MiinulHcturcrs unci Imp..rtfrs of Baskets -^ and * Florists' « Supplies. Dofes and Sheayes a Specialty. CATAUlcrE KllEK OX AI'lM.ICATrON. Dahlias, Kround roots... perdoz tl^; per ll«l J12 01 l'a»oniea per 100$5.00; per l.WK). 4.'>.00 ClimbinK iVoaes In v»r per lUO. 8.«) Hardy Koseain var »"tfl Clematis per il«i.$3 00; ' M.Ot Chiilce 2-yeKr old grape vines: NIaKara. Worden ■lefferson L. Washington. Naonili. Prentice. Pock llTiKtnn, VcrKeniics. Brighton, Moore's Rarly, etc., r-'.ntllxTteri. I-yeiir old vines, oiie-hulf price. lliirdyrlcniutlsHella Vltlcelhi, etc.,*l,00perdo7..; $.^i 00 per hundred. K. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111. .=^ WHITE e=. WATER LILY ROOTS lNymph;cii (Idorala.l «5.00 per 100. The Trade Supplied. WATEil Mlll.s. LcjXG Island, .N. T. 3,000 CHRISTMAS EVE CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Idanls. iirj'..-inch vi: the n]..>t viiluaMe white Viirii-tv for late, iinini;. Kvc-rv tl..riM l-hould tniw lhi» variety. ::.>■. p.-r .1../ ; >.-. IK! per KB. CHESTER FLORAL CO. i Limited i. Chester. Pa. Tea K...-esand('arniitions,'."...-in. P"t».. per 100. W 00 Booted Cutlint's of Coleus' and rarnations to order, «,00 per Itlll. DracaMia Indlvisa. SI. 91 to ?2 50 per d.izen W. W. GREENE. SON A. SAYLES, WATEKTOWX. N. Y. i/roST exteitsi-ve: stock: JAPANESE E13 & CHINESE Fruit Trees, Ij^ ;^H Bamboos. Ornamental Trees^^l^^^jJJJ Conifers, Palms, •— '^LILY BULeS AND SEEDS.!— ■'—' Stock carefully raised in our Nurseries in Japan. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 & 317 Washington Street, San FRANCISCO, liLIVCBNU. CataloBue f rees^ Esiiilrlifhed laffl. BEGONIAS! BEGONIAS! 2.000 PLANTS OF SUTTON'S SNOWFLAKE. One of the best white HowcrlnK Het'onias. either for cuttini! or pot work. Transplanted plants at the low rate ipf *2.00 per IIIO; $l.^ 00 per 1.000. JOHN GOODE &, CO., 53rd Street and Kimbark Avenue. HYDK I'.VKK, ILt. Hooted Cuttinijs of VerschatlelUi. ( per 100 perlOOO Victoria. Firebrand, J. Goode Coleus j $ .!I0 JT.liO Altcrnanthera AureaNana HU 5.1-0 Ueliotrope. strong, mixed varieties. ^ Safrano Rose's, 2J^-in. pots .SOO Those in need of stock not quoted, write and get lowest prices. ,^ „ JOHN J. CONNELLY, Bryn Mawr. Pa. Seeotid Edition. GEO. A. SOLLY &. SON'S BOOK OF PLANS 111 I'lii as ti> L'lvc thr im -' rr, .1^ '111.' ..t.j.'.-i of thcse dnnvin^-^ 1-. I.I ;i--i-i l;i1'I.ii..I' anil anialcnrs. and to enable thcni umI -r ili.- pn.pcr plants for their work. It Is ...vp,-,t...l ihai tins I1....K «ill supply a lonK felt warn, as 11 1- lli.. in>l an.l ..n ly publication entirely dev.il.'.l 1.. 1 an. > H.iwci lt,d I li'^lKUS. This, our SKCo.Ni. Ki.iTic.N. c. 11-1-1.- ..t over 100 designs, finely engravci. .m g.....i paper, nicely bound, sent pre-paid to any a.l.iress on receipt of Price, «3. GEO. A. SOLI.Y * SON, '^ • Sl'UlNliFIELU. MASS : W'e oflVr 1 1 1 nib-;t ici 1 i 1 1. li-ioei i loi itii ; to I^L_CDF?I^~r^ i«> ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, Crop of 1888. LILIUM CANDIDUM, &c. l-rlc.-s i r.liriK to i|iiiiiillly re.|oirfii, ieeds For the Florist Market. Garden- er and Farmer. I • •5 Such as Baskets, Im- J^ 1 1 equisiiGSSS™^ lulbs ^ X Plumes, etc For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, «3.i».0"wmi.s OIF otrn. si»:Eici-A.ij'ri:E:s ■A-H'f: 2 Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen, Send for ATVholesale Catalogue. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. QTTFriQ BULBS, PLANTS. \^ IL^ iL^ iJ ^^ ^ SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. RELIABLE SEEDS FOR FLORISTS. ZIKNGIKBKL'S Improved White Aster. — Improved White Perpetual Stock. —Improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Giant Trimardeauxand Bugnot Fancy Pansies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 each, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. SPRING PLANTING. We offer the largest and most com- plete general stock in the U, S., be- Frnit& Oniamental. sides many NoyeUies.GataJoguea Bent to all regular customers.irec. Toothers: No. 1, Fruits, 10c. ; No. 2, Ornamental Trees, etc., illustrated, 15c.; No. 3, Strawberries; No. 4. nninr ififtiro Wholesale- No. 5. Roses. Free. GRAPE VINES ELLWAJtlGER & BARRY MT. FOPF NITKSEBIES, EOCHESTEB.Nen York. TREES ROSES EVERGREENS Both native and nursery grown. Forest Trees and Tree Seeds. Immense quantity, lowest prices. Wholesale list.describingall leading varieties./V^-e. It willpayyou tosend font. UECKE BROS.^ Sevmour. Wis. ChryssnthemumS It is now generally acknowledged that I have distributed most of the best new Chrysanthemums of recent introduction. I anain offer fourteen new varieties of merit, quite distinct from any kinds now in cultivation, as well as all •— ^BEST OLDER KINDS. h-^-* f^~ List ready January 10th. Importer of plants and Bulbs, 56 North 38th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. W M I N I tL.\J new yellow Carnation Starlight. See advertisement in another colnnin, and send for price list of this and other new and standard vars. to Geo. Hancock, Grand Haven, Mich. 336 The American Florist. Mar. /, Firing in Zero Weather. The week ending Jan. 28 of this year, will be long remembered by the florists of many parts of New York State, on ac- count of the bitter cold weather experi- enced. Some days previous to the 25th the weather had been cold and windy. On that day the wind was south, and dur- ing the night considerable dry snow fell. At sunrise of next day the wind changed to the northwest, and the fiercest winter storm experienced in this section set in, and continued for about three days. Thermometer below zero most of the time, wind from thirty to forty miles an hour, snow flying and blinding the eyes of all unfortunate pedestrians, and where- ever checked by buildings, etc., piling up iu immense drifts. Such weather is not conducive to peace of mind to any poor florist whose houses are not well prepared to withstand such arctic weather, and teaches the lesson to all to have good and sufficient boilers, with ample piping. A mistake that many make during such bitter weather is to struggle to maintain as high a temperature as usual. Even if but few flowers are cut, it is much better to allow a lower temperature both night and day until calmer weather ar- rives. It is in the day-time that the mis- chief is frequently done. During these gales there is generally more or less sun ; this combined with the hot pipes will often make the houses 90°. Such high temperature is out of proportion with that of the night, and is sure to do harm to plants receiving it. Yet many allow it hoping by this means to increase the cut- ting of bloom. Much better not to have the houses over 75° in the day-time, dur- ing such cold, windy weather, and the night temperature from 55° to 60°. Ref- erence is made to the houses kept warm. Plants are the better afterwards, even supposing the supply of flowers seems very short. Alfred E. Whittle. Albany. ROSES AND PLANTS. Before you order what you need, write for my Trade List. I iiave a large stocli of TEAS. H. I". and MOSSES. If you have anything to exchan(!e, name goods, and I will reply if favorahle. E. HIPPARD, YouNGSTOwN, O. The best Ventilator i Best Steam Call Bell, ISGRAVER FOR FLORISTS, PHILADELPHIA. THIS Cut, %\.H\. (^HRYSaNTHEMUMg. I have a fine collection fur florists' use, and can sell them my selection at $3.00 per too; $25.00 per 1000. Send for Wholesale Price List. I.ANSDOWNE, PA. ^CHRYSANTHEMUMS* Send for Catalogue of over 100 varieties, including many newer kinds. $3.00 per 100. H. L PHELPS, Springfield, ill. GLADIOLUS. Mixed and Choice Named \'arietie8, by the dozen or thousand. Send for prices; aK-'o for Wholesale Price List of ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, Wholesale Nurseryman and Gladiolus Grower. MORRISVILLE, BUCKS CO., PA. PITTSBURG NURSERIES (Established 1840.) We again oHer everything Choice and Reliable in Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, New Cherries, New Apples, New Quinces, New Pears, Novelties in Plants and Seeds, Superior Lawn Grass Seed, etc. JOHN R. & A. MURDOCH. PITTSBURG, PA. Catalogue of eleclros of plants, (lowers, designs, etc., wilh '87 and '88 supplemenls, 35 els., with vegetable, 50 els., which deduct from first order. Surplus Nursery ^ STOCK = 40,000 EVERGREEN TREES, lO TO 15 FEET HIGH. ARBOR VIT.-E PYRAMIDALIS, HOVEYII, GLOBOSA, compacta, sibp:rian, american, retinosposa decussata, plumosa aurea, SQl'ARROSA, IRI.SH JINIPER, NORWAY SPRUCE, BIOTA EEEGANTISSIMA AUREA. Ifi nnn floiveriivc; shrubs, IU)UUU 2 TO 3 YEARS OLD. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA , ALTHEA, Common and Variegated Leaved ; WIEGELIA. DEUTZIA. SPIREA, LILAC, ETC., ETC. 15,000 Erie Blackberry Plants. 10,000 Wilson, Jr. Blackberry Plants 8,000 RASPBERRIES-Golden Queen, Rancocos. and Marlboro. 4.000 CONCORD GRAPE VJMES. 2 year olds. Also many other leading varieties. The above stock will be ([noted low upon appli- cation. We also have a complete line of Kruit, Shade, and Ornamental Trees, Grape Vines, Shriibiiery, etc. *#- Dksckii'tive Cat.\i.(.)<-i"i; Free. C. RiBSAM & Sons., NURSERYIVIEN. FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN. CHICAGO FLORAL COMPANY Offer the following Chrysanthemums at low prices for the next 30 Days to make room. All good strong pot grown plants, and all true to name. Ghrysanthemums of The following list contains Mon. de Reydellel's Tamous set. together wilh the best sorts raised by other growers, and should be in every collection. ^SPaNESE. lilanc precoce. Pure whit«. nicely imbricated, petals raised at flrgt then recurved when fully open. A hardy variety. Flocon de Neige.. Thread-like, tube shaped petals, sulphur white changing to pure white. A most beautiful variety. M. A. Viluiorin. T.ong thread-like petals, flow- ers very large, pure snowy while, and should be In every Florist's collection. Pelican. One of the most beautiful Chrysan- themnms we have ever seen for cut Hower or exhi- bition purposes, and it should be in every collection. Flowers of immense size and grand form, pure white shaded with cream. Wm. Robinson. Beautiful color of sulphur tinted rose. Greatly admired at the New York Chrysanthemum Show. L.'eboxiriffee, Petals reflexed, yellow ochre color. A very beautiful color. MIVI. Thibaut et Keteleer. Immense E>ized flowers, very brilliant rich crimson shaded maroon and lightly specked with gold, reverse of petals yel- low, center petals spiral formed. One of the best of the year. Niniis. Beautiful formed flowers, very pure white with centre of pure straw color. Beautiful for cut flowers or exhibition purposes. Le Cygne. Flowers extremely large and of the most beautiful form, long tube shaped petals, creamy white. One of the best for all purposes. Eugene Mezard. Amaranth, reverse of petals violet and white, very distinct form, petals crinkly like some of the new fringed double Petunias. the well knowr ' Gloire de Kayonnante.' LaRGE PlowereE). "-La trioniphante. Enormous sized flowers, large imbricated petals, beautiful tint of pale lilac, reflex of petals cream. One of the most beautiful r petals sorts of the year. Citron. Beautiful citron yellow, center flesh color. A very beautiful variety. Francois Deberque. Enormtais sized tiowers, large imbricated petals, center rohe dotted with Curple. extremities of petals darker, much reseni- ling the variety, "Heine Marguerite Victoria." A magnlflcent sort. Prince of Orange. Brilliant yellow shaded and edged with a narrow band of red. Fine. TItlen. Magniflcent formed, flowers very full, petals beautifully imbricated, violet wine color. Osiris. Violet rose pointed and striped with dark rose color, ranunculus formed, very distinct In color, and should be in every collection. pOMPON. White lledder. White, very early blooming In AuKust. tiowers well lormed. .Tiinif (Snowfliike.l The twisted and elegantly arrnimoil petals of this variety render 11 in our opin* ion 11 lonff way the best and most valuable white sinillo Chrvsantheniuin yet nilsod. Awarded two first class lertiflcntes In London. Kniiland. Heautl- fully scented We cut tine blooms off It on New Year's day. 18S8, Price .W cents each. Included In the former collec- tion,$I5.(I() per 100. With many other line varlotls. >f 1«8B. Kino plants; nothing ih.' arle bU'Whl II lie _ . New Chrysanthemums, and all the novelties of the season at reasonable prices— J8.00 per hundred. CHICAGO FLORAL CO. 38lh Street and Grand Boulevard, CHICAGO, ILL. W. G. NEWITT, Manager. i888. The American Florist. 337 A SPECIALTY. Largest and best stock in the country. Free from all disease. MAMMOTH SET. Also some of the Best Old Sorts. 50,000 MAMMOTH WHITE. Add 10 cents per dollar's worth if sent by mail. VERBENAS. perlOO perlOOO From pots $ 3.00 $26 00 Booted Cuttings 1.00 8 UO COLEUS. From pots 2.60 20 00 Booted Cuttings l.OO 8 IKI PANSIBS. transplanted 8 UO WM. DESMOKD, Henry Co. KE\WANEE, ILL. Our Verbenas are free from mildew; perfectly healthy, and variety of color unsurpassed. Per 100. l.CW Fine Collection, stock plants, tfyarieties, tS.OO; S25.00 rooted cuttings 40 " 1.00; 8.00 Mammoth Set, stock plants 4.00; 30.00 " rooted cuttings 1.26; lO.OO Pelargoniums, in fine collection 8.00; 70.00 Coleus, rooted cuttings, tine collection. 1.25; 10.00 Geraniums, double and single, from pots. 4.00; :i6.00 Anniolnnoic / Veitchll, pot-grown, $6 to $S per lOO HIII|JI>lUpolO\Quln4uefolia, pot-grown $8 rnovc AWTTmutriMQ ^ Fine collection for bedding and IBKI bAH IniiMUM!) , forcing, $4 per 100; S.30 per WOO. •r^r^r\i-\r^ (Bon Silene, S. d'un Ami, Pearl, Rri*^K '^ \ Safrano, Niphetos. etc., from 2H- i^\JrT; r-nN"^" _-<53!?^\ CMC himdred bloo,m on another table for prizes. He was Cfi^i^sr?^ K ^^Z^^^i \ awarded the first prizes in the P^ONV and Victoria T'-'S^^IS^ / Wf*^^^9*«^f&| \ classes, a,id SECOND PRIZE >r PoMPONS." ---^^^*i--t.^^^r- /irt \ /vW/f^^^~^ " \ Tniffaut'B Paeony-Flowered Perfection Aster. Twenty distinct col- lg;'^^S=rV-J V» \ K^V^ * _---^ ors in splendid mrxture; per large packet . . ._ 25 cents. ti, *v.|, -^ \ /^ \ _^-'^'''*''''^ Victoria Aster. Eighteen distinct colors in splendid mixture; per H."^^! 31 \^f \ _^*^''''^\' lar^e packet 25 cents. I "pUQ^I U*! a ^ V'^'^xTV^^v imbricated Pompon Aster. Twenty distinct colors in splendid mixture ; I V "^ "^ W *^ ^SX. '0» ^ P^r large packet 25 cents. \ ^ ^YA r\ -<\ ^*^^^Sfi> . / Eoyal Mixed Aater. This mixture includes the above three varieties. \ tv t \ *0 \'\ >A W^<^%."/and conlain= tiventy-fi\e distinct shades of color; no mixture of Aster seed \ I'^tW'SOW'^ ^>^^^y that has ever been sent out will give better satisfaction. For private gardens \ ^ k LI -'t V \r^ ^-t^/ this seed is unsurpassed, giving a great variety for a little money. Per large \ U «WM\ ^ V^ \ ^'^ \ / packet =5 cents. \ Oi \ >^ / ^' ^' J^AXON, Seedsman, \ ^—-r-::^^^^''^ ^"^^ Send for Cntalog-ue. 21 So. Market street, Boston, Mass. WESTERN FLORISTS If you need any plants not quoted in this list, write to me; I have a large stock of most everything in the plant line. I OFFER NOW Per 100 6,000 Asa Gray Geraniums $3.50 5,000 Grant Geraniums .'S.SO 30,000 Geraniums, 20 varieties 3 60 6,000 Rose Geraniums 3.00 6,000 Carnations, Hinze's White 3.00 Chrysanthemums, 30 varieties 2. 50 Verbenas. Free of disease; named var 2.50 Coleus. 25 varieties 3.00 Ageratum, White Cap 3 00 Smllax 2.60 Double Petunias 5.00 SEND FOR TRADE LIST. Address fj g GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. Independence, Mo. (Independence is well located for shipping, being 8 miles east of Kansas City.) TOBACCO STEMS FOR FLORISTS, For Sale, paclied in bales 200 to 250 lbs. NO CHARGE for deliv- ering to depots. PRICE : From t8 toSlO per ton, according to quanti- ties. ADDRESS P. C. FULWEILER, 716 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. FOR SALE CHEAP! CARWATIOWS aWD VERBEKAS. IVIost approved sorts, E^~ Price list free. J. G. BURROWS, Fishkill, N. Y. WESTERN FLORISTS And any others who want Cheap, Strong and Healthy Plants, : SEND FOR : ROBT. BROWN & SON'S SPRING TRADE LIST. All leading plants at low prices in large or small quantities. GERANIUMS and COLEUS, new and old. ALTERNANTHERAS by the thousand. ECHEVERIAS by the hundred or thousand. BEGONIAS in.twenty leading kinds. • : ALSO MANY NOVELTIES. : Stock all in good, clean, healthy condition. Address ROBT. S. BROWN &, SON, Box 99. KANSAS CITY. MO. GERANIUMS. VERBENAS. Twelve best and most distinct varieties, $3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. Rooted cuttings $7.00 per thousand. Fine strong plants of Alternanthera par. major, Ampelopsis Veitchii, Myrtus Multinorus, Myrtus Communis, and Smilax. Prices given on application. HOLZNAGLE & NOEL, VVhitewood P. O., Mich., (near Detroit.) CLEMATIS CRISPA. Fine strong roots per 100, .$ 6. 00 10,000 Tuberoses, 2-in. to 5-in per 1000, 10.00 A few thousand double, 4-in. to 6-in " 12.00 Cape Jasmines, strong plants for forcing. Address JAMESlM.lLAMB, Sunnyside, Fayetteville, N. C. 338 The American Florist. Mar. /, E wish lo call the attention of flor- ists to our stock of young -ROSES- % CARNATIONS. ^ We also offer a large stock of acclimated -^S RHODODENDRONS ^s=- grown one year in this country and well set with bloom-buds. These plants are in perfect health and condition and will prove satisfac- tory. We also have a large stock of Musa Ensete and other desirable plants. Send us a list of your needs and will give you low prices. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., PITTSBURG, PA. Mention American Fioiist. We Offer a Few Hundred of CLEMATIS » FLAM U LA, StroriB plants, two years, Ht JIOOO, Cash. J. H. CAMPBELL & SONS, 3601 Germantown Ave.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention American Florist. PATENT S?tA?Srf?^° ''^^^^ ^^ on Hot Beds, Cold Frames. &c. Protects fr early growtli. Also us^d on by tlie piece, 3, (% and 10 cts. i of Waterproof Covers for Trucks. Wanons, Aur. Imiilenicnt^, Hav-stacks and all farmer purp.>se8. Cheaii, Mront:, durable. Circulars and samples free by ma.l. I . 8. >VateXh°g"r"^ ' 'A'^tv'^ferk. 20 PLANTS FOR $1.00. Send tor Illus. Catalodue of Collection comprisini: Abutilons, Begonias, Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums Fuchsias, Geraniums, Heliotropes, Smilax, Tuberoses and Gladioluses. This unrlTalled collection all forSl.UU; if by mall. 2fl cents eitra for postace. ''f^ 1! Storm King Fuchsias » ■' "" Phenorainal " ••• "'" Rooted cuttings of Storm Klni?. ■■,■■■■;■■ -J ■■■ -/.A^ V. E. FASSKTT & ItRO.. Aslitalmln, Ohio. Per lOO rarnatlnns, Ilinze's White, 2-lnch pots J2.00 iierSniums, dble. and sgl.. WO var. iH-iu. pots. . 3.00 Uoses. American Beauty. .T-inch pots .... ....... 8.00 •• camoens, I'erles.SouT.d'un Aml,3-ln.. 6.00 S. de St. Pierre, The Bride, Sunset flOO Colens. it varieties- .^W' Feverfew, Little Gem -■»" Send lor Special Wholesale Price List lo Florists only. A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. Hooted CuttmBsof leading sorts (Rolens strong and clean per 100, » l.-i Swanloy White Violets................... „ j^ Vlnca major var., two plants In *ln. pot 6.00 Tuberose Bulbs, 4-ln. dlam. and over, .per 1,000, 10.00 3-ln. to 4-ln. dlam " 8.00 sets.clean "«'' *,S;- ,;', 2S Beiionla Saundorsonll, 4-ln. pots per 100, 1 .00 Metallica " " •••■ | ■« " •' extra... " 12.00 Achyranthcs Kniersonil,2M-m. pots " 3.00 ,I<)HN CrliWKN, Jr., Villu Nova, I'a. rooted cuttings now ready. IIinzk'.s White, III'.ndkr.son, 1'ki;s. DeGraw, Pkes. Garfield, La I'urite fl.2!i per hundred; $10.(10 per thousand. C. H. IITTMI'HKEV. WaleBvUle. Onnlila Co., N. Y. Mention American florist. ^ ^ WM. SWAYNE AND L. L. LAMBORN. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March ist, i888. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received. Price, J25.00 per 100. Sexxd fox- C7ix« nsicl Z:>eso>rix3«i've Xjis«. Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. NEW SEEDLINO CARNATION -^wrniarE> OK^:»4t.-i^ t and flneat white Carnation over otTered the trad READY AFTER MARCH l.'.tli, "88. Send for circi >•.' iKI per d(p/.en; }15.(10 circuiur giving full inlorniation. lo r'A^'TTEJJV «s CO., Loxvell, X'lass. GROWN FROM THOROUGHLY RIPENED FIELD-GROWN PLANTS FftA.\Ci:. MAD. DE UATTIA ll.I.E. SVSSET. PAPA GONTIEK. BRIDE. BOS SILE.XE. MAGNA CHART A. GE.\. JACQUEMINOT. AND OTHER PO PILAR VARIETIES ARGE SCPPLY. «*- SEND YOUR LISTS AND HAVE THEM PRICED. ROSES FOR FORCING. SI=ECIA.Ii <5,trOT-A.TI01^S IlsT L.A.E.C3-E; LOTS. the; rupifGE^E; «i coi<«^a.i«i> co., ROSE GROWERS. hest grove, pa. MEW CAIMATIOMS AM. FLORIST and WM. SWAYNE. the style of liVace Wilder; low srowing I>lant and continuouo flowerinii; without bursting "Wm. Swayn Ihis is the finest commercial ".i.tc.-tlowering M'HlTE carnation on the market. The petals are of great substance and durability, making it one of the very best blooms to ship long distances; is very large and of the purest white. Strong plants of both varieties from 2ii.-in. pots at .W on per d07..; S25.00 per 1(XI. They will be sent by mail at S^^.2.T per doz.. or one plant of each for 7o cts. CHAS. T. STARR, Avondale, Chester Co . Pa. THIS INTERESTS YOU. " STA.RLIQHX," The new light yellow CARNATION; clear of stripes or markings; of vigorous growth, early and continuous bloomer; seventy-tlve per cent, ol flow- ers on long stems, and never bursts its calyx. Try it Send for price list of Starlight. Wm. Swayne. I.. I., l.amborn. Silver Spray and other new and Standard varieties to CEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven. Mich. IVEW CARNATIONS. Orders booked for the two best whites Wm. SWAYNE, L. L. LAMBORN, delivered after March 1st, '88. Ri.OO per 100. CUTTINGS.— Ilinze's. Henderson and Snowdon. $1 .!» per 100; JIO.OO per 1.000. Send for price list of leading Carnations. LEROY L. LAMBORN, AI,MAN<'K, Stiirk < o., OHIO. CARNATIONS. ALEGATIERE CARNATIONS, lt(»lTI':i> Cl'TTINllS .\(i\V ltK.M>V. »l.,eatiere. Scarlet. Tim per lIHI. liiiHalilKl, i.';,Hil,,l .b.^rrv. *- (lit lliii/,e-9 White, (iTHee wililiT SiirlnKliild. siiiiwdon and Hliis- ,l,i ■ *l'l«l i.lV l.Kl ,\.ulaln«i!l. beautiful lemon vV'UoIv dci'plv l.im^c'.i. .<..(«) per 1(0. All clean, ii.'.iltliv »l..,k". Address H. 12. OHIT'I'Y, I'Htorson, Nf" .lersey. DOUBLE WHITE PETUNIA, MRS. G. Dawson Coleman. Endorsed by such florists as Dreer. Henderson and Halliday. as the tlnest double white ever produced. Exquisite in shape, pure white in color. For floral WEM €0L1USfo«1888. Harry Haroldand the Mikado ) Toklo and Yellow Jacket > 10 cents each . Nonesuch and Purple Prince 1 John Ooode. the Chicago Bedder. doz. .'^Oc.; each lOc. The set of seven f..r(Vlo.. two of akind $1 00 by mail. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Someraet Co.. MARYI.ANI> rntL OHIfir LLi fesslonal or other- wise, is invited to try "Grape Du.sT " for mildew. On application a sample will be mailed free. Write to "SLUG SHOT," Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. CARNATIONS. HOOTED CUTTINGS will be furnished lo the trade as usual in season. KI.OKBTS atall times in quantity. rWSend for price list. JOSEPH RENARD, Successor to Tuns. K. SEAL. IINIONVII.I.K,. Bter Co.. I'.A. cz A.i=?i^^\~r I CD^^I^. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF .ha Hod. Crimson „ „ _.,.^ ; JlO.ni per I.OIIO. P()rtia. I>uke of Orange. Chester Pride, etc., $1.60 per 100; $12. .VI per F^CDFR BEDDING PLANTS AND TUBEROSE BULBS. X,- 1,1,,.,. ii,.w,iiiii; Pansy I'lunts out of seeil bed $1 IKI |..r lim. "1 .-.^ («) per lOlXI. Large transplanted '''i',!.",','„"'i',.Vu'l,'o,' Vi.il.Ms. liirgc bunchi's. In bud and UKI, vlll i In Ml. TRITSCHLER & SONS. Nashville. Tcnn. PIINSIES AND COLEUS King. ■tia. I>uke of Orange. sr 100; $12. .VI per 1.01X1. jANTS ready March l.ith at double the above rates. Pips if 'di^slred at one-halt these rates. Many other new :ind ileslrable sorts. Send for price list and iU-.rn.ihin~. Niagara (;rape Vines $!."■ per 1.00. W. R SHELMIRE. Avondale. Chester Co.. Pa. WE OFFER UNTIL MARCH 20 t(()SKS,^VHKBKNAS. We offer Mermet. La France. Hermosa. Malmaison, Sombrbuil. Isabella Sprunt. Etoile de Lyon. Safrano, M, Nibl. Andother leading varieties. :l-ln. lolUn. high, strong ■ Ida l»V THK rilOi;.SA.M> Per IIKI Per 1000 transplVintO(i:.~.V. '.:..........' l.'* 1000 rol.KlIS, Indmllng Verschailcltlland t;n!di'n Hi'ddcr -00 l.'.OO liKi;ilM.\ MKTAI.l.KW, good plants 1.0(1 :«l HO J. W. DUDLEY & SON, Parkersburj, W. Va. iVERBENASi All the best ccdors. line, healthy plants. :l-lnches to C-inches high, at K..VI per 10(1; Ml, 0(1 iier KKKI. F. WALKER & CO., NEW ALBANY, IND. i888. The American Florist. 339 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. r( A ATT? OnPATZTjiQ BestOrchid and Plant LAlMli 01AJ\J1jO. Stakes in the market. 6 feet long, per 1,000 W.OO 3 2.00 ISinoheslong " 1-50 12 1.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. ESTABLISHED 1354. tttt tXtX Mention American Florist. 30,000 In all the good flowering sorts, at moderate pricec. Send for catalosue. WM. MATHEWS, MR. J. A. KEiarSHAM, Late orchid grower to D. S. Brown, Esq. of St. Louis. IS COLLECTING IN COSTA RICA, and is open to receive orders for Cattleya Dowiana and Cattleya Skinneri. Trichopilia Suavis. in large or small quantities, and also many other varieties: Correspondence solicited through 1301 Lami St., St. Louis. Mo. JOHN SAUL'S Washington Nurseries Our Catalogue of New, Rare and Beauti- ful Plants for 1888 will be ready in Feb. It contains lists of all the most beautiful and rare greenhouse and hothouse plants in cultivation, as well as all Novelties of merit; well grown and at very low prices. Every plant lover should have a copy. A very large stock of choice East Indian, South American, &c. — ALSO — Catalogues of Roses. Seeds, Orcliids, Fruits, etc., all free to applicants. JOHN SAUL, Washing-ton, D. C. Mention American Florist- NOVELTY of the YEAR SEEDLING WHITE CARNATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED JANUARY 1st. Ulectros of the above can be obtained from A. BLANC, Philadelphia, Pa. All the French and English Novelties for i888 now ready. W. p. SIMMONS & CO. QENEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. Carnations and Rooted Cuttings OUT OF SAND BED. Per 100 Buttercup and Sunrise $ 3. 50 Grace Wilder. Grace Farden and Spiingfleld. . . 2.50 Chester Pride, Lady Emma. Edwardsii. Peter Henderson. Philadelphia Red. La Purite, Scarlet Gem. Black Knight, at 2.00 Snowdon and Crimson King 1.50 Century and Seawan 2.00 In 2-inch pots. $1.00 per 100 extra. ISAAC LARKIN, Toughkenamon, Pa. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Sxieois-l Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries. NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. PALIVIS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In the world, not excepting Europe^ Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 FIFTH Avenue. NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of :\Le::x:xGO» IPOMCEA NOCTIPHYTON, (NIOON'KLOWER), 2)^-inch pots, strong, K.OO per 100; SoO.OO per 1000. jasmines: Cape, Radicans and Variejata, 4-inch pots per 100, $15.00 21^-inch pots " 6.00 IPOMtEA PALMATA, 21^-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. MICHEL PLANT & SEED CO., 718 OLIVE Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. NEW COLEUS YE DAME ROSE. Pink class, tested last summer and found to be a good bedder and a strong grower. Being very at- tractive will sell well. STOCK LIMITED. Order at once. Orders fllied in rotation March 15th. i^l.OO per dozen, by mail $1.20. *^^^ CARNATIONS ^5«^ Rooted cuttingsofHinze'sandDeG raw at 3!1.25per 100; $10.00 per 1000— reduction on large orders. Send forpricelistof other varieties; also Verbena, Coleus Mad. Salleroi Geraniums, &c. Selected strains of flower seeds, also seedling plants for the trade. Get hst. it will pay you. ALBERT M. HERR, LOCK BOX 338. Lancaster, pa. TUBEROSE I BULBS, MIXED HALF ITALIAN AND HALF PEARLS. Per 100 Per 1000 Mnch to 4-inch $ 1.00 $ «.00 31^-inch to 6-inch 1.50 10.00 Orders will be entered and tilled in rotation until the lot is sold. H. M. HOFFMAW, LEAVENWORTH, KAN. TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New Special Offer of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. DAMCirC flMIVI 'i'he grande.st collection ever rrtlNolt/O UlMlyl 1 offered, Including ALI- the latest "Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Fresh, Pure and strictly First-Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. AI^BKRT BENZ, Donelaston, ST. Y. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA, I DON'T WANT ANY MORE ORDERS For Catalopes to le delivereii BEFORE Marcti I5tli. Can print all you want after that, I think. Am much obliged for the big trade I'm struggling with, and glad I can please you with best work. I*D0-WPT*0RDER8, which I can fill promptly for small price lists (make little "daisies" of 'em here), cut-flower labels, office stationery, tags, etc. ; also for catalogues to come after above date. Try the best facilities in this country for PRINTING for NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN possessed by J. HORACE McFARLAND, Cut Flowers and Plants The coming season from twelve of the best varie- ties of ROSES, including Puritans. — ALSO — CARNATIONS, BOUVARDIAS, CALLAS, EUCHARIS, and most Bulbous Flowers, etc. SMILAX, ASPARAGUS AND LYGODIUM SCANDENS (climbing fern). Also young plants of above. Palms, Crotons, Dracaenas, Ferns and gen- eral Florists' Stock in large quantities. Washington, D. C. Nurseries. IV. STUIiKMi, ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. Mention American Florist. *T0 THE TRADE* 200,000 FINB ROSES. Geraniums, Single and Double. A larg^e assortment of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS, 2-in. pots at $4.00 per 100. Snowdon, Hinze's White, Robt. Craig, Pres. Garfleld, Verbenas and Coleus $4 per 100. My stock of Plants is in good healthy growing condition. Spring catalogue ready March i. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. 340 The American Florist, Mar. I A Refractory Flue. We have a greenhouse 75x17 heated by a flue in the following manner: The furnace is at one end, which branches out into two flues running up one each side of the house. The)' meet at the far end and connect with the chimney. During cold weather when we have to fire up hard, the furnace end of the house will be very hot, while at the other end we can scarcely keep out the frost. How can we have the flue altered so as to have the temperature more equal throughout the house? We must have the furnace at one end of the house. Is the house too long for a return flue to work with the chimney built on the top of the furnace ? Will be glad if you can give us any practical in- formation. F. B. [The house is too long for a return flue to work to best advantage. Would advise a heating drum at the chimney as de- scribed and illustrated in No. 28, Vol. II of the Florist.— Ed.] "Florist," in issue for Feb. i, in- quires how many lines of pipe around the house will be necessary to keep a temper- ature from 50° to 60° at night where out- side temperature is 20° below zero, house 40x17. With a good means of heating the water, eight lines of 4-inch pipe should be sufficient in such a short house, but a coil of pipe in a furnace used for another purpose isnot alwayssatisfactorj-. Franklin, Pa. W. T. BELL. *^ BARBED^ GLAZ1ER*P01NT8. FOR SALE IN BOSTON, MASS. ... by W PROVIDENCE, R. I STEWART, troiuHeld Street. CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, 146 W. Washington Street. Retail at 60c. per 1,000. 5,000 will be sent by Ex- press free on receipt <>t Si2.50. Pincehs, 3Sc. Bach. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer, HYDE PARK. MASS., U. S. A. SOMETHING NEW. OUR 3-PIECE BOX For FLORISTS and NURSERYMEN, Whlcli Is the priilHot the Klnriats. ALSO LOCK CORNER BOXES OF ALL SIZES. Sample and price list free. S3VIITM ^te S:iMITH, KKNTON, llanliii Co.. OHIO. The Florida Weekly Times. KKillT I'AdKS. The Best and Clieapesi Family Weekly in tie Sontli. Contains the cream of the dally for the week. Only $1,00 per year; .'iOc. for six months. A colored Map of Korlda free to all yearly subscribers. LIllKKAI. rllEMlUMS OFFERED. Send for circulars or sample copies. THE FLORIDA FARMl'.K and V\^a: r>lreotor. SEND FOK PAMPHLET AND PRICE LIST. Selling agencies.- M. H. Johnson, 140 Center Street, New York. Rice 4 Whitacre Manfg. Co., 42 and 44 W. Monroe Street. ChicaRO (West and Southwest). T. R. Chase, 31 Edmund Place, Detroit, Mich, (for Michigan and Ohio). Wni. Ilardlner & Co., Portland. Oregon. WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 and 715 Wharton St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. USE The Improved Rim Pot, AND SAVE ONE-HALF THE BREAKAGE. Send for Illustrated Price List. Samples, with marked sent on application. Syracuse Pottery. Thumbs $2.54 1 Special .S-ln. 4.61 I 4 -inch 7.91 2«-inch :t.05 3 -inch 4.78 4H-lnch 10.83 2M-lnch 3.87 I 3'.s-inch J6.39 I 6 -Inch 13.75 Above prices per 1.00(1. delivered free on cars. We ship all over the U. S. Free samples with Brst order. Order a trial crate. If you send check add 10c. exchange. Send for frt. rates and list of prices at which we pack to order assorted sizes in a crate. and for list of 17 ready packed crates. Notice that we sell at tlie aliove prices only in READY PACKED CRATES Shipped at buyer's risk and freight: cash with order, PRICES ItVTHE CRATE: 3,150 Thumbs, »8.00: 2,1126 2M-lnch, ( 8.00 : 1,876 25j-lnch. 7.26: l.:i00 special 3-ln., 6.00; 1.150 3-lnch, 600 4-Inch, $4.75; 360 4W-lnch, 3.90 : :!20 6-fnch. 4.40; 160 6-inch. 3.6U; 1,900 No. 3 Rose, 7.00 ; 876 3>t-lnch, J. H. PERKINS. Manager. Syracuse. N. Y. HAND TURNED POTS From lIll.FINtiKR ISKOS.' POTTERY, FORT EDWARD, N. Y. Mn.40c.,2^-lT i>Kt:l> VV.. 4-ln. iiSclvln. $1.35. 6-in.$2.20.'7-in.t4.(KI. s-inrSil.OO. 9-ln.$8.60, 10-in. $11.60, 12-in. $22..'-.«n^ Kard..!i.H aiKl r..i,i.-t..ri..H. Tht' oillv PKUKKCT mole Imp 111 ciint^-ncn. <; iiuriiiilrf«T to rntrh innI«H whrrr all oilirr irnpN InlL*-. 8oId by eoedflmon. AKriculturftl Implement and H&rdwar* de&lerH, or B©nt by eiproHa on receipt o! 9I13.00 bf H.W.UAIiKS. UIDGKWOOD M.J. D. C. SCHOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS^ WEH: BRIGHTON, PA., Offers to the Trade the BEST Quality of Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEITX) FOE. miCE LIST. Orders will receive prompt and careful atten- tion and satisfaction is warranted in every respect. BOUND VOLUMES OF THE American Florist VOLUME II. Handsomely bound in cloth with leather back and corners, and title lettered on back in gilt, may now be had from this office. r»jrloe, ^£2.2S. American Florist Co., 54 LA Sat.I.K ST.. OHIOAGO. The American Florist. 341 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYine'S' THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers Ca'iacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four inch pipe Send for New List. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. Canal St., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 3V. «STEjrM?'EJIVJS, 335 East 3l8t Street, - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue oi estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOFTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, 144 Pearl Street, NEW YORK. GREENH0US6 HEHTING. BY A. B. FOWLER. Explains fully all the hest systems of heating greenhouses by both hot water and low-pressure steam. Tells you the points to consider in selecting an apparatus. How to adjust same to various loca- tions; gives the results of the latest scientific ex- periments. Shows how to compute the number of feet of pipe required for a given space; draft and other important matters. It is highly commended by Mr. John Thorpe and others. Postpaid, 75c. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. Delegates to the next the convention will travel pijUmaQ ^X CId^ ^^^ TO AND FROM E^^^^^^^pfi^^Lou-isville. Indianapolis.CIn- ffll3JHl^;S"of''"?.^?aa"'a°n1\?fe ^^jjj^!jJBgg°S[g-, *■<'■■ f "" information E. O. McCormlck, G«n. Pastenger Ag't, Chicago, Greenhouse Heating ^^^ Ventilating HlfCHlNQS 8t CO. 233 Mercer Street, New York. i>ive If (affepr)s af TSeileps, iliffhteen Sizes, Oopruqerlza Kirz Tsex jSoilei's ©tadale l^oilePS; Ciorjical Jsoileps, JSase J3upr)ir)q wafer Heafizi.^ Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postage for Illustrated Oatalogue. FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, from: WILLIAM MECHWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 Liberty street CHICAGO, ILL. i inch Pots, 2 ■■ Hose Pots, 2%" Pots, perl, ' Ji^-in. wide by 2^' M 3-in. sS-in.' 5-inch per 1,C , tis.oo 30.00 7 " ■ " 50.00 8 '• " 80.00 CACTUS AND BEGONIA POTS. 4-lnch per 100, $1.00 $3.50 9-inch 10 " per 100, 11.00 12 " 15 " " 50.00 1.80 6 ' 3.00 7 ' 5.0O 8 • 8.0O 9 • " 11.00 10 ' " 14.00 HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch per doz. S .72 HANGING BASKETS, DECORATED, 8-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. No charges for packing up to 4-in.; from 5-iii. to 15-in. 10 per cent. Cash with order, 5 per cent, discount. SLATEmlRON BENCHES FOR e GREENHOUSES. Write for Circular. CHAS. S. PRICE, LiiKSDOTZinHE. Pa. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. SIEBBECHT & TVADLEY, New York. CRAIG & BBO., Philadelphia, Pa. HILL Sc CO., Richmond, Ind. J. C. VACGHAN, Chicago. Mention American Florist. SASH BARS. IN EITHER PIKE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stocli in 12, 14 and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, CLEAR CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. 1st & 2d Cypress $1.65 " " VENTILATORS Made to Order. Write for Esti JOHIV Iv. tZH-EiX «Ste CO., 530 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for laying putty. With this you can make old leaky sash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of five men in bedding glass. Setft by Express on receipt of price, $3.00- J. H. I¥ES. Dakbury. Cobtm. 342 The American Florist. Mar Index to Advertisers. AdvertlsInK Rates. etc.Ml Allen. C.K Allen. S.L..& Co Allen. W.S Baller.F.A Bayersdorfer. M. M. & Co Benard, K.. Jr Benz. Albert Berger.H.H.. & Co Blanc, A Bonsall.Jos. E Boyson. Jas. L BrackenrldKe & Co — Brown. Robt.S.& Son Brown &Canfleld Burpee. W. A..*Co.. Burrows. J. vtt\BU m ^Ht Htvj NorVv Orcwo Sho\n. seen in the shadow cast by the flower. It was a little bit of a novelty to see Odontoglossum grande labeled "Baby orchid," though one could see the afore- said infant with a sharp pair of eyes and a little imagination. A pretty little fountain of perfume was arranged in the first hall. It was gracefully surrounded by plants and a bit of grotto work just in front of the assortment of wax sovereigns. There is one thing which might be added to most flower shows, and that is a conspicuously emblazoned copy of the eighth commandment, for the benefit of those botanical kleptomaniacs who are in the habit of helping themselves to the exhibits. The people who come to flower shows may be regarded, as a rule, as possessing taste and refinement, because it is an entertainment which certainly appeals to these qualities. And yet at most shows some of the flowers are pretty sure to disappear. Some of Mr. Comley's new roses were abstracted in this way at the late show here ; whether it was a mere flower lover or a person envious of cuttings remains to be seen. One kleptomaniac of the latter variety busied himself at some of the chrysan- themum shows, and was actually heard to boast that he had all the best varieties and never bought one of them. Then there are some women, I regret to say, who seem very hazy as to the law of meum and tuum when applied to flowers, as most florists learn to their cost. They are apt to want souvenirs of a show, and if they can't gather in a flower they are likely to snip off a leaf, without any re- gard to the plant's feelings. But of course they would never recognize their failing under the eighth commandment. One big decoration at the opening of the Lenten season was a silver wedding and gcrnian. There were curtains of sinilax caught up with bunches of roses, and a charming effect was produced on a mantelpiece by vases of Beauty roses and Lilium Ilarrisii on a bed of butch hya- cinths and tuli])S strewn loosely over the mantel. An immense Japanese fan was embroidered and clustered with small knots of choice flowers and suspended on a large mirror. A cabinet mantel of the newer style, which lends itself readily to decorative effects, was adorned with as- paragus and masses of orchids. Through- out the entire house were groups of handsome palms. There is certainly some prospect that the trade in palms and ferns will be much larger next winter than in the past, so long-headed dealers are prepar- ing for it. One out-of-town grower is about starting 15,000 seedling palms. People are sensibly using these plants more and more in decorations, the effect is so much handsomer than of flowers alone. And there is the prospect that by and by people will use a latania or some such general utility palm in their front windows instead of the unspeak- ably awful artificial plants one so often sees. All the trade catalogues seem more fully illustrated than usual this year, but it is a little amusing to see in one ol them a very evident picture of the Puri- tan labeled the Bride. Perhaps the printer is the responsible party in this case. By the way, the printer makes me allude to Cattleya Triana; loniiitu;!! in the last issue, when, like Mrs. Harris, "there ain't no sich person." It should have read Corningii. Judging from the advance sheets ol the premium list, the Philadelphians are going to have a most charming exhibi- tion of spring flowers in .Vpril. It is a sort of show that is sure to take, because every one loves the first flowers of the sea.son. We might feel the least touch of envy if it were not for the glorv of the orchid show, though the latter was the result of indivi,DLt-< k\ THt\R RtCt^T 0RCH\0 SH0\N It is a mistake for the possessor ot a new plant of merit to rush it upon the rnarket with a limited stock and at a high price. If the plant is desirable and is really better than others of the kind, grow it for a few years, and every one will hear of it, and every one will want it — that is, if it is properly advertised. Not only so, but by possessing a large stock the price can be placed within the reach of all. When roses are sold from 2%- inch pots for $1 each, and carnations of like size for 25 cents each, any man may be absolutely sure that by purchasing at this price no profit can be derived from the sale of the flowers. There is a committee appointed by the S. A. F. to examine into the relative values of insecticides. Why could not a committee be authorized by the society to determine the merits of the many new plants raised every year? A certificate of merit granted by such a committee would not only be of great advantage to the buyer, but would also materially aid the seller in placing his stock upon the market, besides tending to banish worth- less rubbish. Alfred E. Whittle. Quality. There is no subject of greater moment to the trade at the present time than that of the quality of the cut flowers produced for market. It is of equal importance to the grower, the wholesaler and the retail dealer. There was a time, some years ago, when a bouquet was a bouquet, a basket of flowers was a basket of flowers, and the composition of the basket or the bouquet was a matter of but secondary consequence, excepting that it was fre- quently stipulated that it should have "plenty of rosebuds in it." How different the situation now is, any one connected with a retail flower store well knows. It is not among the customers of the fashionable city stores alone that the great change has taken place, but in the country towns and the smallest stores even, the demand for best quality has become almost universal. Indeed, many of the customers nowadays recognize varieties of roses almost as readily as the florist does, so that substi- tution even is getting to be risky busi- ness. Then the roses must be perfect in shape and uniform in size, the color must be up to highest standard, the stems must be so long and so straight, and every leaf must be as free from spot or blemish as the flower itself. Pale Mermets, purple Bennetts, stemless Niels find no friends to-day — no, not even among those plebians who patronize the street peddlers. Scant of funds these people may be, and their investments in such luxuries as flowers may be few and far between, but they are one and all on the alert for wired buds, cologned violets and rubbish generally, and promptly turn up their noses at anything but the best. The holiday reports published re- cently in the Florist from various cities in this country were very suggestive. Note how uniformly the story comes from every quarter : "Demand for bas- kets falling off." "Designs uncalled for." "Trade in loose cut flowers in- creased." In fact, the tendency in buy- ing flowers now is to have them in such shape that every point may be criticized, and absolute perfection is demanded in every detail of petal, twig and leaf. And how do the wholesalers fare ? Do they not find their florist customers de- manding twelve perfect flowers to every dozen, and refusing to accept ninety- eight good flowers and three or four in- ferior ones as a full hundred? It is not the retailer's fault that he insists on hav- ing something he can sell. The whole- sale dealer or commission man, for equally good reasons, is obliged to fol- low suit. A wholesaler cannot transform inferior into first-class stock, and he can supply A I goods only when the pro- ducers supply him with that quality. The growers might as well make up their minds to submit to this discrimination, 346 The American Florist. Mar. 15, for it is simply inevitable, and those who are careless regarding the quality and condition of the goods they send to mar- ket will have to stand the consequences. Two or three or half a dozen small pieces of smilax twisted and tied together are no longer accepted as one salable string. Bunches of carnations with the wrinkled ones and the burst ones carefully hidden in the middle are "back numbers," and on account of the presence of a few im- perfect blooms, the goods are condemned and good and bad are lost together. There is but one way out of it. In order that you may get any adequate return for your investment, time and labor, send only the good flowers to market. But if you must send inferior ones also, always send them separately and mark them second quality ; then what is good in your stock will, as a rule, bring a satis- factory price, and you will get the mer- ited credit for what you do well. If first-class flowers are sent to market, they will generally sell for something, no matter how dull the condition of trade may be, while poor stock can scarcely be disposed of at any price, even in time of great demand. This was not the case a few years ago, but it is positively true now. The dis- cussions in the Society of American Florists and other organizations regard- ing the methods to be pursued and the errors to be avoided in order to insure flowers of best quality to intelligent growers, come not a day too soon. Let it be accepted as a cold fact by our flower growers, that mildewed Bon Silenes, bull- headed I'erles, straw-colored Mermets, blue Jacqs, burst and wrinkled carna- tions, stained callas, sickly lily of the valley and abortive tulips are rubbish and nothing else, and the best place for them is the rubbish heap. When we consider that probably not twenty per cent, of the roses grown for market in this country are first-class or up to the standard required by the average run of customers, it is surely high time for those engaged in producing roses to wake up and make every efibrt by personal atten- tion and study, and by heeding the ex- perience of others, to produce goods of first quality or to discover the cause of their failure. The man who has the best of anything to offer is the one who will always be sought after ; his goods will sell before any other; they will bring the best price, and he will find his repu- tation preceding him wherever he goes. W. J. S. The Cyclamen. I often wonder that florists who depend largely on the sale of pot plants do not more generally cultivate the cyclamen, in fact every florist should grow them. They are easily grown and will always sell ; the flowers last a long time either cut or on the plant ; it is invaluable for the window garden, and a dish filled with the plants when in bloom will form a centre piece for the dinner table that would be hard to beat. Mr. E. A. Seidi- witz, of .\iinapoIis, Md., is one of the crack cyclamen growers in this section, and a brief outline of his cultural meth- ods may not be amiss. Seed is sown any time from August to December, and the seedlings when fit to handle are trans- planted into thumb pots or shallow boxes ; from this time until the plants have set their buds, is what Mr. ,Sei(li- witz terms the difiicult period in cycla- men culture, the great object being to keep the plants in a state of constant vegetation, repotting as soon as the plants show signs of becoming pot- bound, maintaining a moist atmosphere by syringing, etc., and airing when weather will permit, in order to keep the plants stocky. In fall when the buds have set, the plants are removed to a cool house, anything like forcing being care- fully avoided. In potting Mr. S. uses a good rich, light soil, and considers that cyclamens should be grown to perfection from seed in one year ; when a longer time is required, it is owing entirely to negligent treatment. There is one point in cyclamen culture on which I probably difi"er from many of my brethren. I refer to drying off the bulbs. It is the custom with some grow- ers as soon as the plants are done flower- ing, to gradually reduce the water sup- ply, ultimately withholding water alto- gether, and in this condition the plants remain until it is again time to start them. This treatment may not be so general as formerly, but it is still adhered to by some florists, and I am convinced from practical experiment and careful observation, that it is a mistake. The practice really injures the plant and the necessary rest can very easily be given without leaving the plant for months to bake and shrivel up, as is too often the case. Baltimore. A. W. M. The Cypripedium. BY W. A. MANI>A. This genus was well represented at the last orchid show given by Messrs. Sie- brecht & Wadley at the Kden Musee, New York city. All the species, hybrids and varieties that bloom this time of year were well represented, and the quality of the flowers was all that could be desired. Mr. Corning of Albany and Mr. Kimball of Rochester were the principal exhibit- ors in this class. Had it not been that Mr. Pitcher had lost all his flowers by smoke, he too would have made a grand showing. As a rule, there were mostly cut flowers shown. Among the most at- tractive were a noble spike of C. Mor- gani;L',beariDgthreelarge flowers — aspec- ial variety ; the true C. Harrisianum var. superbum, and a new variety of the same variety called C. Harrisianum vivicans. The old C. iusigne was represented by the type, the varieties Maulei, mosaicum and another unnamed one with bold broad flower densely spotted in the dor- sal sepal. Such kinds as C. Hoxallii and Boxallii atratum, and several varieties of C. villosum, al.so C. I,owii and C. Hay- naldianum, were shown in several speci- mens, besides the old C. venustum and the fine variety spectabile. Noteworthy was a fine variety of C. purpuratum called Kimball's variety, and an extraor- dinarily fine C. nitens. There were nu- merous specimens of C. Harrisianum. some with two flowers on a spike, also specimens of C. I,eeanum superbum, C. Lawrenceanum, C. callosum, and many curious hybrids such as C meirax, C. Williamsianum, C. politum, C. chloro- neurum, C. Sallieri and C. Crossianum. C. barbatum was represented along with the varieties Warneri and biflorum, the odd C. Bullenianum, the showj' C. selli- gerum, also the beautiful C. Spicerianum and the spotted C. argus. The gem of the selenipediums was cer- tainly the .S. Lindleyanum. What C. Fairieanum is to the cypripeds so is this little beauty to the selenipeds. There was a fine spike of S. grande, the chaste S. Sedeni candidulum, the bright S. car- dinale and the beautiful S. Dominii, along with several spikes of S. longifo- lium and S. Roezlii, The whole show was a success, the cypripeds attracting as much attention as anything else. I hope it will not be very long before 1 will have the pleasure of reporting a special cypri- pedium show. Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, Mass. Among the Carnation and Rose Growers of Chester County, Pa. A trip through what is sometimes called " the carnation belt" is always in- teresting and instructive. Wm. Swayne was the first grower Robert Craig and the writer called upon. He has made a specialty of growing carnations for some years. His plants have a verj- different appearance from what are generally grown in the immediate vicinity of Philadelphia, the latter article making a more sappy growth than the Chester county product. There is much speculative talk amongst the craft as to the cause of the Chester county plants producing more and better flowers when they are most needed than Philadelphia plants do. Some say it is in the soil, others think the location may have something to do with it. It is seldom the gyou'cr gets much credit. It must be a combination of circumstances and skill. Mr. Swayne says that he fre- quently sees much larger plants in the fall at lifting time in other sections of the country than his own are. Perhaps this is the secret. Is it not a question of ripening of the growth? In many other plants it is. Why not in the carnation ? If this is the case — and I am inclined to think there is something in it — we could make an attempt to produce plants the growth of which had a tendency to ripe- ness, by planting in a somewhat dry and not too rich soil, or in naturally moist locations they could be planted on ridges, where they could stand high and dry during the growing season. Most of the standard sorts are growti here. A table of Buttercup was certainly a magnificent sight. The flowers were large, perfect in shape, and there were lots of them. Mr. Craig said more than once: "Buttercup is the best carnation ever sent out." The appearance of it here on this occasion certainly justified the remark. They were being held on the plants longer than usual, to fill an order at Bufl'alo, where they would play an important part in the floral decora- tions of a golden wedding jubilee. " Por- tia" and " v.. t^. Hill," as scarlets, are favorites here. The new varieties, which Mr. Swayne will distribute soon, claimed our attention. " L. I<. I.antborn " and " Wm. Swayne " are both white ; " Pride of Kennett" is crimson. The latter is a good shaped flower, with smooth petals, and does not burst its calyx. 1,. I,. I,am- horn is a dwarf variety and the individual flower is larger, aiul the best formed, but the plant docs not produce so many of them as the "Swayne." The flowers of the latter have more substance, conse- quently will ship better. When handling i888. The American Florist. 347 Kn ^^JS^R^\-\^H PncHtR Vvkm Sho^u m iwt Htctm Orch\q Shovn. a lot of the flowers they actually I'ttstle, reminding us of autumn leaves. This is a characteristic possessed, so far as I know, by no other variety. Some varie- ties do better in different localities than others, but the present indications are that Swayne will be the best for the grower and dealer generally. Edward Swayne, who has been in the business longer than his relative, Will- iam, joined us, and a drive of a few miles brought us to the veteran carnation grower, Chas. T. Starr. We had not time to look through Edward Swayne's place. It is reported that he has a white seedling very little inferior to William's. Mr. Starr raised several of our most popular varieties of carnations, notably Buttercup and Century. He has other new ones on trial, some on the "Grace Wilder" order, but they are not in bloom. One named "Erminie" Mr. Starr expects to give a good account of itself. It is a pink variety, similar in shade to Grace Pardon, but much larger. He has a new one called "American Florist," which is an improved "Sunset." The flower is a better shape and the shadings of color are brighter. If it proves to be as vigorous in constitution as the older sort, it will be an acquisi- tion. Seawan, an old sort with crimson flowers, opens better with Mr. Starr than it does with Mr. Swayne. The number of varieties grown here is unusually large, many of them being the fancy sorts, which are grown to fill orders from his large amateur catalogue trade. We next called at the Dingee & Con- ard Co.'s rose establishment, which is a -model in order, neatness and thorough system. They have upwards of sixty houses, and the young plants which are on hand for the approaching season's sales are in excellent health ; plants could not be in better health, and pre- sent a brighter appearance than the West Grove roses do. The firm of Dingee & Conard Co. was the pioneer in this line of trade, and it is estimated that they are still doing the largest amateur trade in the country. They have hit upon a happy plan of renovating or rejuvenating their stock, by sending early in the spring young healthy plants to the Caro- linas (I forget whether North or South), where they have a long season of growth, and such varieties as L,a France, Geant des Battles and others, which make but short growth comparatively in one sea- son at the North, throw up luxuriant canes in the South, which is astonishing, but which is just what is needed for propagating purposes. It is a treat to see the rapidity with which work in the various departments is put through. In the making of cut- tings, after they are taken from the plant they pass through two operators' hands before they are ready for the propagating bed. One cuts them the proper length, and the other trims the leaves. The sand used for propagating purposes is very coarse, and light in color. One man seems to put cuttings in as fast as three can make them. The bed is carefully marked off the proper distances, and the cuttings are dibbled in, which perhaps, taking everything into consideration, is the quickest way. The uniform kindness and hospitality which we received at the hands of Messrs. Edward and Wm. Swayne, Chas. T. Starr and Antoine Wintzer, Benj. Connell, and G. H. Leahy of the Dingee & Conard Co., are held in grateful re- membrance. Edwin Lonsdale. Second Annual Meeting Indiana Florists. The Society of Indiana Florists met in second annual convention in the Horti- cultural rooms, new State House, Indian- apolis, Feb. 22-23. The attendance was very satisfactory. Besides prominent florists from all parts of the state, there were present Henry Michel of St. Louis and Charles Taylor of New Brighton, Pa. J. D. Carmody, the president, opened the meeting, urging the florists to lay aside all jealousies and combine for mutual protection and benefit. The exhibition committee reported a balance of $155 over all expenses. It was decided to hold another show in November, and the following committee was appointed: Fred. Domer, chairman ; M. A. Hunt, D. W. Cox, E. G. Hill, Wm. G. Berter- mann, W. H. Lawrence and W. H. H. Hoss. This committee will meet at La Fayette some time this month. The following essays were read: "Chrysan- themum Culture," Mr. Fred. Dorner ; "The Most Profitable Roses," E. G. Hill;' "Why I Grow Flowers," W. H. Law- rence ; " The Cost of Raising Cut Flow- ers," M. A. Hunt. A committee of two was appointed to visit Purdue University —a state agricultural college — to inquire into the horticultural department, es- pecially as to floriculture, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lloyd of this city were elected honorary members. The following of- ficers were elected for the following year : President, J. D. Carmody; Vice-president, Fred. Domer; Secretary, Wm. G. Ber- termann ; Asst. Secretary, John Hartze ; Treasurer, Anthony Wiegand ; Executive Committee— E. G. Hill," Henry Hilker J. G. Heinl, D. W. Cox, G. W. Doswell! The secretary was instructed to write to every senator and congressman in this state to vote in favor of reducing postage on seeds, bulbs and cions. J. D. Car- mody, as vice-president for this state, was requested to secure suitable hotel accommodations for the Indiana delega- tion to the national convention in New York. Full proceedings of the conven- tion will be published in the State Board of Agriculture Report, which will be issued in May, The banquet on the evening of the 22d was a most enjoyable affair, J. D. Car- mody acting as toast-master. The future of the national society was answered to by M. A. Hunt, the past and present of the national society by E. G. Hill, the state society by J. D. Carmody, the pio- neers in the florist's business by Allen Lloyd, two well-chosen songs by Fred. Dorner, Washington's birthday by W. A. Carr, the seed business by \V. H. H. Hoss, the benefits of hail insurance by E. G. Hill, and the amateurs by W. H. Lawrence. The convention adjourned about noon on the 23d of February, to meet again one year hence. There was quite a dis- play of plants and cut flowers in the ad- joining room — some very fine florets of Wm. Swayne's new white carnations, L. L. Lamborn and Wm. Swayne. Some fine carnations were also exhibited by Chas. T. Starr — twelve or more valuable varieties ; some elegant Puritans and Papa Gontiers by Evans, Philadelphia, and some orchids by Siebrecht & Wad- ley ; some excellent Bennetts, La France, Niphetos and Papa Gontiers by M. A. Hunt ; some excellent specimen blooms of Meteor and Primrose Dame by Hill & Co., and other plants and flowers by local florists. W. B. Philadelphia. C. H. Grigg of the defunct firm of C. H. Grigg & Co., and more recently of the firm of Graham & Grigg, called a meeting of creditors of the old firm a short time ago. After some parleying, 35 cents on the dollar was accepted in settlement of about fc.ooo of iudebted- ness. A rumor is afloat to the effect that Mr. Grigg will again embark in the florist's business and tempt Dame For- tune once more. Business fell flat as soon as Lent came in. Flowers are plentiful. Tulips, lily of the valley, daffodils and good roses are to be seen at many of the street cor- ners on Chestnut street. This has a tendency to demoralize business at the stores. What can be done to stop it? 348 The American Florist. Mar. 15, Would a flower market have the desired effect? We think not, unless every grower who sends in his flowers to Phila- delphia agreed to send all his flowers to the market, and then an additional agreement entered into not to sell to the street fakir. Mr. Peter Ball of Maiden, Mass., was in Philadelphia last week. Carnation "Mrs. Cleveland" is not a seedling from "Grace Wilder," as stated in the last issue of the Florist. It is the result of a cross between P. Hender- son and Grace Wilder, the latter being the pollen parent. E. L. Roses m the Cut Flower Market. What is the trouble with the roses? Having never grown a rose under glass, the writer acknowledges entire ignorance and disclaims in advance any intention of attempting to answer the above ques- tion himself. But it does not require the eve of an expert to see that there is cer- tainly a very big screw loose somewhere. Examining with admiration and wonder a magnificent bloom of the Bennett rose the other day, I could not but think of the well-worn proverb so often heard, that "what has been done once can be done again." The bud referred to was a grand specimen. It was two and one- half inches long, of the brightest color, solid and heavy, with a stem about two feet in length, strong and well furnished with luxuriant foliage. I f we could on y have such roses in the market regular y and in quantity, how they would sell ! And one cannot refrain from asking the question, "Why can we not have them ? I recall a visit to Mr. Evans' rose houses in Philadelphia, at the time he held ex- clusive possession of the Bennett I be- lieve it was the year previous to the time this variety was put on the market. I remember seeing him come out of the Bennett house with a whole ariufull of the buds on stems of about fifteen to eighteen inches in length ; and I also recall the sensation of regret at seeing him rip off all the buds at the top joint and then deliberately cast the bundle of luxuriant stems into the fire. Those blooms were cut from the original im- ported bushes, and we see at the present time a few solitary specimens of like beauty ; but the vast majority of the Ben- netts cut for the market-well, there is no need to describe them, they are well known. And what is the trouble? A voung man with little or no experi- ence puts up a range of rose houses, buys his stock wherever he can get it cheapest and goes at it haphazard, just as he would undertake to raise lettuce or cucumbers ; and how does he succeed? Ten S^^""^ to one he comes up smiling, with the finest roses in the market, eclipsing every- thing in sight. But after a year or two trouble begins ; his stock refuses to re- spond to the customary treatment, his conceit vanishes with his good luck, and he is finally lost sight of among the rest o his co-laborers. I'resh ones however will take bis place, every time. Not a season comes 'round but some new beginner swoops down upon the market with roses that for quality almost take our breath away. . It has come to be the custom with a certain class of highly experienced gar- deners of the old school, in the sunshine of whose presence the rarest orchiils and stove plants fairly revel, and from whose finger tips flows a subtle power which seems to cover the teuderest pets of the tropics with verdure and bloom, to look rather disdainfully upon the accomplish- ments of tlie man who knows nothing and talks nothing except the cultivation of that common and easily managed old plant, the rose. But it now begins to look to some of us as though it requires about as much brains and persistent study to turn out a uniform crop of Bennetts, Perles and Beauties suitable for the mar- ket as to handle successfully a varied collection of anything else, orchids not excepted. Is there a rose grower m this country to-day who can plant his house with any marketable variety of roses and afiirm positively that he is sure to score a certain success in quality and quantity ot bloom from the same? I doubt it. It it very suggestive, pathetic and amusing too, to see the statement in the Florist recently that certain rose growers of ex- perience actually talk seriously of going a hundred miles and more to procure some of the magic soil of Nyack which has been credited, perhaps rightly, possibly erroneously, with elevating suddenly the rose growers of that favored locality to the top of the ladder. And if it should prove that in this soil really lies the long sought for relief, what a veritable gold mine the precious spot will become. Time is a great leveller. As the prices of cut roses steadily falls from one year to another so the risks and chances of those employed in producing the roses increase. New diseases, hitherto un- heard-of insects are being added every season to the already too long list of pests. The narrow margins between the cost of securing a doubtful crop and the prices realized for the same on an over- stocked and uncertain market is getting narrower and narrower. The prices must soon stop falling or the pests stop advanc- ing, else there will be serious trouble in the' camp before many years. This is the situation as seen by an Outsider. Rose Mrs. John Laing for Early Forcing. My attention has just been called to the description of this rose as given in Mr John N. May's trade list for 1SS8. He says of it; "Of this variety very much was expected as an early forcer. So far it has not been realized, but I think it of enough merit to warrant a further trial." With all due respect to Mr. May as an expert rose grower, I would say that as yet he does not fully appreciate the merits of Mrs. John I.aing. I'urther I would say, that no hybrid rose extant can be so readily and profitably forced for flowers in the early winter. These state- ments are based on actual expeneuce; I planted out a bench of Mrs. John Laing for earlv forcing and they were pruned and tied down Sept. 17 last ; they were in bloom Nov. 2',, and we continued cutting flowers until' Jan. 6, iSSS. The bench was 3 feet by 145 feet and from it we cut 2,ikk') blooms. Can any one give me any data where more blooms were produced from any other hybrid rose occupying that amount of space and blooming at that season of the year. Philadelphia. Cha8. F. Evans. Blind Wood Cuttings and Bull-Heads. It is the opinion of many growers that if cuttings are taken from blind wood, or from wood that has produced a "bull- head" or malformed flower, that the young plants will not bloom freely or will produce poor flowers, on the principle that like begets like, but I have proved tomy satisfaction that such is not the case. It was merely through an accident that I demonstrated the blind wood question. In 1NS3 I had a Perle bud which was much deeper in color than any that had come under my notice, I put in four cut- ting from the same shoot, and the follow- ing year they were grown on a bench alongside my other Perles. I found they threw just as much blind wood and as many malformed flowers as any of the others. That winter, i884-'.S5, I roottd fifty Perles selected from the very finest flowering wood, fifty from the worst lot of bull-heads I could find, and fifty from blind wood; it was all nice clean wood, therefore they rooted and grew along without any perceptible difference. The following year thev were planted side by side, and I'can safely say there was not a particle of difference in them; one lot had just as many malformed flowers and blind wood as the other. I hope inv friends will not misunder- stand me in regards to blind wood, I would select nothing but healthy, strong wood ; and no matter if it be blind or otherwise the result in flowering will be the same. I would advise anyone not to put in the poor miserable brush-wood that is too often done when we are short of wood ; better sacrifice a few hundred rosebuds if you want a quantity of nice young plants. This time of the year we can generally root from 95 to 9S per cent, if the wood is good and clean, but if we put in everything, we are likely to lose 50 per cent., besides many dying after being potted off. . Considerable difference of opinion ex- ists as to the cause of malformed flowers of the Perle. To my mind there are sev- eral causes: Wherever we see Perles growing very strong and rank we see a good percentage of bull heads. Less strong breeding will overcome this. Again cool treatment will be found ben- eficial, and I really think that a high temperature is one of the principal causes of malformed flowers. The soil also has its influence ; in a very strong growing soil the evil is quite noticeable. .Xt my old place in Clavmout fully 25 per cent, of all the Perles I cut were malformed flow- ers. The plants that I forced here last winter were from the same stock and not 5 per cent, of the flowers were deformed. Lansdowne, Pa. W. W. CoLES. Fungus from Manure. In the eariy pari of May, 1S86, we as usual prepared our rose soil so as to have it ready for use by the middle of June, the soil and manure being laid in separate heaps from the previous .Septem- ber and October. At the time stated above we began to fill our benches and plant as soon as each house was ready, our stock being in fine condition, m 4-inch pots eight to twelve inches high, but to my surprise, after having been planted sonic four or five weeks, the roses still showed no signs of making new growth ; this I could not account for as they had lieeu well taken care of. On examining the soil I found considerable fungus and later on in September and October I found the fungus had spread from one end of the hous» to the other t888. The American Florist. 349 ^\.ORKV NNO^Yv K-V THt V^^V^B\iRG (G'LRVAKW) tXV\\SU\0^ \U St?■^tV^BtR, \861 and down to the bottoms of the benches, and of course on the roots of the roses. A great many of the roots were entirely killed and as of course the plants would not grow while in this condition, we pulled up the worst of the plants and replanted with good stock again, taking out the soil of a space about 12 inches in diam- eter each time and filling the hole with new soil, but with no better results as that also was soon full of fungus and the plants turned yellow and kept dying out all through the winter. There were a few not so badly affected as the others but they never entirely recovered. The cause of this trouble was mixed manures; horse, mule and cow manure all thrown into one heap together al- though at the time of mixing the soil we could not detect one from the other, as the manure was two years old. The rea- son why we are sure that the manure bred the fungus is that three back benches were filled with soil without manure, and these grew as well as we could wish. We tried several supposed remedies to kill the fungus in the soil but failed to find any that would not kill the plants. Salt is an excellent thing to kill fungus, but the quantity it would take to kill it in the benches would also kill the plants. The following spring I had a lot of young roses in 3-inch pots, the roots of which were also affected ; I washed the roots in clean water, and then in soot water — one quart of soot to a pail of water — and found it a complete remedy, as they were never affected afterwards. S. C. COMTESSE DE FriGNEUSE.— Mr. H. E. Chitty, Paterson, N. J., jumps on this rose with both feet. He says it is utterly worthless. Floral Work at Hamburg Exhibition. The accompanying illustrations show four specimens of floral arrangements at an exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, last September ; the engravings being re- produced from Moller's Deutsche Gaiien Zeittmg, 350 The American Florist. Mar. 75, The basket in upper left-hand sketch was filled with a groundwork of tea roses and clusters of begonia flowers over whicli- were laid fronds .of Adiantum gracilli mum ; on the handle was fastened a bou- quet of the same flowers with the addition of some spikes of bloom of oncidiums. The horseshoe was filled with Ten week's stocks on which was a handsome bouquet of gloxinias in various shades, surrounded by fine grasses, ferns, sprays of spirtea, etc. Two bows of ribbon and a cluster of the currant-fruited tomato added considerable to the eff'ect. The dark grouudwork in the fan was of dark scabiosas, on which was laid a garland of La France roses, Lilium aura- tum, rose buds and grasses. The curve formed by the ground of the dark scabio- sas was edged with white flowers of the same species, which was in turn bordered by clusters of flowers of Clethra arborea with a background of isolepis. The oval basket shown in lower right- hand sketch was filled entirely with white flowers such as eucharis, stephanotis, tuberoses, white lapagerias and roses in- termixed with adiantum fronds and a few cissus vines. Lapageria blooms have lately come into great favor in Hamburg owing to the in- crease in their culture. The clethra flowers used in the floral fan were used in many pieces owing to their graceful- ness, resembling the lily of the valley ; with their bell-shaped flowers in loose clusters they can be used with excellent effect in any floral work, and as older trees give a large supply, a good stock of strong plants (which if grown as stand- ards are also exceedingly attractive as plants) will repay the florist a good profit. Odds and Ends. " It doesn't pay the small dealer tc grow azaleas," said one of that ilk to me lately, and, in a certain sense I agree with the gentleman. It is unprofitable for the large and small dealer alike, to grow any plant to which they cannot, or will not, give the necessary care and at- tention. I have seen many a nice little batch of azaleas so sadly neglected that the owner could not possibly find them otherwise than unprofitable ; but the florist who can afford room for a few azaleas, and will give them the little care necessarj', will find them a valuable ad- dition to his stock. The treatment requi- site to keep azaleas in good condition is very simple, but must be attended to in proper season. Large plants will get along for two or three years very nicely without being repotted; if necessary they may have a slight top dressing, but should always have occasional applications of liquid manure during the season. Small plants must be repotted as soon after blooming as possible, at the same time remove all weak and useless wood ; give the plants plenty of drainage and use a soil consisting of about two-parts peat or leaf mould and one- part good loam with a good dressing of sand. When potted give them a temperature of 60° to 65°, syringing freely at least once a day, give air in fine weather, and when the plants have made their growth, harden ofl^ grad- ually until removed outdoors, when they should be plunged to the rim of the pot either in the ground or in decayed hops, ashes, etc. Some florists keep their azaleas during summer in some shaded position, others plunge them where they will be fully exposed to the sun, and for my own part I prefer the latter plan. I was shown to-day half a dozen blooms of Puritan, which I fear tempted me to break the tenth commandment, inasmuch as I sincerely envied the grower and cov- eted the skill and cunning which enabled him to bend the austere Puritan to his will with such pleasing results. I have suffered defeat in all my attempts to bring this rose to anything approaching perfec- tion, and like many other florists I have been tempted to dub the Puritan as no good ; but there is certainly enough in the rose, from what I have seen, to make it worth the growing. The fact that it suc- ceeds with others convinces me that my own treatment of the rose has been erron- eous, and it may be that other growers might attribute much of their failure to the same cause. A few years ago, I was advised to plant out my calla lilies instead of laying them on their sides to rest during summer. I tried the method, and was so well satis- fied that I have adhered to it ever since. The custom of resting callas still obtains with some, but I think if they will give above plan a trial they will be pleased with the result. Select a well-enriched piece of ground in some shady spot, and having divided the plants as may be necessary, plant at such distance apart as size of plants will warrant. They make a splendid, strong growth treated in this way, and yield a large crop of flowers. They should be taken up and potted in September, being careful not to give too much pot room. When performing this operation for myself I don't object if the roots have to be helped into the pot a little. Better have the pot a little small than otherwise. A meeting of influential citizens was held here recently to petition the Park Commissioners for the establishment of a botanic garden in Patterson Park. It is proposed to locate the gardens on what is known as the park extension, but as the proposed site will have to be drained and put into shape generally before any- thing can be done with it, the commis- sioners have decided to withhold their decision until the necessary improve- ments have been accomplished. Baltimore. A. W. M. Plant Diseases. Perhaps there is sufficient analogy be- tween plant life and human life to justify the assertion that conditions which are known to be unfavorable to the latter may be, in some cases, equally unfavor- able to the former. If men are crowded into unventilated rooms fo%niany hours each day their health will suffer. If the crowding is carried to excess they will die, as in the famous Black Hole of Calcutta. Our greenhouses, when well built, are practically air tight, and during the win- ter are crowded with plants which for fifteen or eighteen hours a day have no ventilation. This fact is enough to justify any amount of disease. Out of-doors plants are saturated with dew during the night, in the house the opposite of this takes place, and the moisture in the air is violently abstracted on cold nights and deposited upon the glass in the form of frost. This is another unnatural condi- tion ; and the sudden change from a hot atmosphere saturated with moisture to a much colder and dryer one must be in- jurious to the plants. In tropical forests, where vegetation reaches its greatest development, the tops of the trees are exposed to the full heat of a powerful sun while the roots are kept comparatively cool by the dense shade. In our greenhouses the exact opposite takes place, the greatest heat rising up from the bottom, while a few feet above the plants there is for many hours of the day, and frequently all day, a curtain of ice. Our plants out-of-doors all sufifer more or less during the long, hot days of summer. This is because the soil be- comes superheated by the sun's rays, the air at the surface quivering with heat as above a hot stove. In tropical countries, where trees are scattered permitting the sun's rays to strike the earth, the growth becomes stunted. This unfavorable con- dition is imitated in our houses whenever pipes are placed under benches. Why should bottom heat which is so unfavorable to plant growth outside be favorable inside ? In short, it seems as if we violated everj- natural condition of growth. It is not necessary that plants should be exposed continuously, or long at a time, to the unnatural conditions in order that their health should suffer. Five minutes' imprudent exposure has sent many a man to his grave, and oiu- plants are frequently exposed during the winter to shocks that would try the constitution of the hardiest man. It is a curious fact that since greenhouses were invented there has been no change in the general method of management. We have improved apparatus and that is all. We still continue to apply heat at the bottom of the house and air at the top in solid blocks, and it is just possible that this method is as bad as can be. Theory is squarely against it, and theory and practice are very good friends. All our methods under glass are exactly opposite to nature's. If men were ex- posed in an unprotected state to the same conditions as our plants the result would be lung diseases of every kind. Pneu- monia and consumption would sweep them off by thousands. Is it not possible that our diseased plants are suffering from some form of lung trouble? Con- sumption in fact, may become hereditary in some cases, as in the Degraw carna- tions. We are so accustomed to the pres- ent state of affairs that we do not notice its strangeness. With the thermometer outside at zero the situation inside is cer- tainly very curious. We have volumes of air at a high temperature rising from the bottom of the house, wh'le the bitter winter's cold is kept out by a thin curtain of ice and glass from which volumes of cold air continually fall to meet the rising hot air, and the plants occupy the battle- ground between them. It is a wonder that any sunive. Of the thousands of florisis in the coun- try but very few, comparatively, succeed in growing really good flowers. The conditions of growth under glass must be very adverse indeed when failure is so general and persistent. It seems possible to radically change these adverse condi- tions ; by heating from above the plants instead of below them ; by admitting air continually, night ano. Hence the suit. Wm. Stichtenoth of Clifton is building four houses, each 25x100, for roses only. The l'.>iqi(irci says that one of the enterprising florists here who saw fit to solicit funeral work was checked in his career by the promise of a black eye from a hoped for customer. SITUATIONS, WANTS. FOR SALE. Advertlsementa under this head will bu inserted at the rale of 10 cents ii line (seven wurdsj each inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Address M. A., cure Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical gardener lO and Itorist; competent in all Ha branches. Pri- vate or commercial. Married; wife tlrst-class French cook. Good references. Address A. M. M.. Athens, Bradford Co., Pa. branches of gardening. 7 years' as foreman and second man in commercial greenhouses. Married, Best nf references. Address Box 701 Batavia, III. trn A'i'ldN WANTED-By a competent florist,be- * iii^' 111 ilie irade for the last ~*0 years, t! years in bis cuuiiliy; ^ood propagator. Address A. F. M., care F. y Schneider, 1S5 E. New York St.. Indianapolis. Ind. SITUATION WANTED-As gardener, eitlier pri- vate or commercial— latter preferred, (Jood ref- erences 35 years' experience; thoroughly under- stands growing all kinds of flowers, fruits and vege- , H<> , Ma OITITATION WANTED-By a coiiir.elent (Jeiniii r> itnhst, single. SI, in a catalogue c^t;ll.Il^^bllH'nt it competent grower of roses for bntii imi ii.>ses, Imi' and suit wood grower and propagatm'; uiulerr^iarii the tilling and putting up orders lor shipmeirt; coin Tuercial place preferred. Address SI CM Crit/i'K, care Amei'ican Florist. Chicago. Ul ri ATION WANTED-By a competent L'f.lMiH;.i and tl,,- \ rists wanted. Address W. H. l,ll'T..x, Kranliliii.Tenn. WANTKI).— Second-hand greenhouse boiler and liipe. also water tank, Address. slailiiK si/e and poiee, A. UosuACH, IVniliortoii, N. .1 WAN'I'KIl Florist tu have general iliaiyo i a sperially; cottage lurnished. IHTriiEss NiTiisKlilKs, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. W^ I Florist. Chicago WANTED-Aman competent to grow cut dowers >> and plants, in a commercial place; must be strictly temperate. State wages and whore formerly \S \V.,I. IlKSSKll, I'hll WANTKI) Tu KENT liv rc- Now York, ahout If.jlllll - in good order and suilalde lor niiinleatioMS strlcth cnidldeiilii Ui:slM\sllil,K. care Aiiiene: WANTKI) A go,„l man l.i lake eliiuk-e of grounds aildgreeidi.iMse .Must he nun, ,.1 exemplary linblts. and aMe In luriOsli g....d lesl irimnial- ii" lo . 1 1 . W . WANTKI) liumediatcly. a single mid. lie-aged (ierinan tnan of sober and Inilustrlmis lialiii'<. that understands growing cut tlowcrs and plains^ a goiMi homo with board and lodging. Address, stat- ing wages, MKS. MAUY .1. (JK1u,ai:h, Lock box C5, Kenton, Uardln Co., O. WANTKD-A practical Borist who understands rose growing, cut flowers and general stock. \ oung tieriuan preferreii; must be single, steady . TyANTED-A si rose growing am: giving references, PHOIIST BKUS. igie thoroughty competent man perience in general prupagatine, the cut aower trade. Address, and wages expected. 2U0 W. tith St.. Kansas City. Mo- \y tionstlno fi ndu strious. sober and uriictical outdoor work wil Ameriean lo-rmai SI. c-|iarl.'>ari dm a permanent situation; an erred. R. Maitiik. iton Sts.. New Orleans. I,a. A\'AN'l'l-;i) I'raetieal Ilorist, foreman; iiusinessre yy tail plants and out liowers; a good salesman, propagator, etc., (die thiit has had experience hand- ling and making up cut flowers: must be t«mperat« and reliable. Address, stating wages, etc.. Rawsox the Florist, Klmlra N. Y. "lA'ANTKll Alive, '""■' ""'"-""'"syoung ■xperieii.e m Hie liorlst I.UMiie.s and willing Im iiKike liimM-ll n-jiable and servieeable to ills iniplnyer: situation iieruianent to the riglit man. State qualillcation and wages re- quired. ■ w- "\1/^ANTED— Before April I, young unmarried man 1 T who has had 8(mie experience in growing roses and other cut flowers; a permanent place lor the right man; references required; board and room fur- nished. Address, staling wages for the present. E. I). SPAi'LinXG, Jamestown, N. V. ANTED-First Assistant. Must be well up in ?B and general run of cut flowers- understands that thoroughly, ferences as to ability and char- preferred. State wages. Ad- JUEK, care American Florist. WANTED~(iood. sober, industrious man t« take a truck farm of 10 to 20 acres for a term of years on shares. Greenhouse on place. 1 mile from city. Horses, wagons and tools furnished. Early plants now started. A good chance ^"- •• ">-■' -'*"- Addr W Kl) A mini as foreman that thoroughly (Tslaiids llie growing and forcing of roses, the liut'evi esialdishments in the vicinity cirk: luiisi III. leraperate and ca|>able of tire eharge ill plaee. All answers must be nod Willi relereiices as to ability, charac- alary ei|iected. II. .1. !,.. P. O. Box MIT, New York gardeners for iirivate places. j^OR SAI.B— (ireenhouse 80x2), cottage 20xa0 lot ' 24xa00; boiler, 500 feet 4-inch wateriilpe: in citv t horse cars. Price, Jl.lliO ' B. B. WII.EY. Room .'.Times Building, Cliicago. FOKSAl.E-ThPhi business in tlie jx.nnwesi (population I^.OOU). Reason for selling, with lull particulars furnished on application. Address Bata, care American Florist, Ctaicago. poll SAI,K -Kstabiished tlorisl's luisiness- small ' capital required; If not sold will lease on vei'y ivorable terms; proprietor engaged in ettier busi- Bss. Correspondence soliciti-d; win pay Investiga- siiiess; 'A Ills: brick ncsscen- lor a gar- Brooklyn, L, I., comprising six (6) greenhouses with steam heating apparatus, and patent window lifters. One of said bouses stocked with forty odd camellias At a bargain, in a town of ai.OOO inhabitants, an old establislied llorlsts establishment, consisting of a acres of land. 8 room brick dwelling house, brick stable, wagon shed. Ac. three greenhouses well stocked, heated by hot water, hotbed sash, ,Vc, All In excellent condition. Can be reached in one hour from St. J.ouis by three ditlerent railroads. For further particulars ajipiy to Michel Pl.inl and Seed Co., 718 Olive SI., St. Louis. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE four greenhouses, heated by hot water: one in Tea ruses; one in Hybrids; one Pink house; one Ylolel iiou.e. Kacli I'iO feet long. Town water on the [dace, recently Introduced. There Is a cottage Price of house $ 2,000. Price of cottage 1,000. I'rice of greenhouses 6,000. Or will soil whole for 7.000. HOLBROOK & FOX, 18 Pustullice Stumre, BOSTON, MASij. i888. The American Florist. 353 THE THREE B. B. B'^- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BEWWETT, still rank as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I offer also PAPA GOWTIER, PURITAW, METEOR, And all other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, etc., etc., that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. I also offer for the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A beddiny; rose of very superior merit. Fordescrip- tion. prices, etc., etc., write for Trade List to SUMMIT, NKW JKKSKY. TO THE TRADE ! TwoNewH.P.Roses SPECIAL AWARD FROM THiJ Neva Orleans Horf. Society, Mar., 1887 Bright Pink, a good bloomer and very fragrant. FBIMCl 10®©H1SE. Dark Velvety Red, a good bloomer and very Tragrant. PRICE LIST-Plants 13-in. Sl.OO each ; 20-in. S2.(X) each 10,000 Plants now ready for delivery. J. H. MENARD, HORTICULTURIST, DRYADES STREET, between Valmont and Dufossat, CITT DEPOT, cor. Delord and St. Charles Ave., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Please Mention American Florist. Orleans, France. roses on their o'wti roots .A. SrEOI.A.IjT"H". Nursery Stock of all Descriptions. For particulars apply to E. BBNAED. JR. NILES. CAL 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2^-iuch pots. Per 100 The Bride, Perle des Jardins, La France % 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami, C. Mermet 4.00 Francis Bennett, Duke of Connaugbt 10.00 Mad. Watteville. Etoile de Lyon, Malmaison.. 5.00 Sombreuil, Hermosa 5.00 Adam Tea, Queen Scarlet, Safrano 4.00 Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at 8.00 ED. MORAL 719 Fourth Ave.. Louisville, Ky. ft. BLMG. EHGRAVER FOR FLORISTS, »V\ / PHILADELPHIA. * . Electro of tbi Cut, $1,50. Catalogue of electros of plant, flowers, designs, etc with 'S7 and SS supplements, ■ » . with veg- le, 50 cents, h deduct I first order. isss. We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2 '2 -in. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES in large supply at very reasonable prices— ^;«. Beauty, Papa Gonticr. Golden Pearl, VV. F. Bennett, The Bride, Her Majesty, La France, Gent. Jacq., Perle'des Jaidins, Niphetos, C. Mermet, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d'un Ami, Sunset, Mad de Watteville, and hundreds of others. ALL THE LATEST NEW ROSES— •'^""'ofe. Mad. Elienne, Mad. Scipion Cachet, Mdlle. Claudinc Perreau, Docteur Grill, Vicointesse de Wautier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRAN Dl FLORA— ''f Specialty.— Imx-aen?,^ stock, strong, open ground plants, all sizes, very low. Also Buists Variegated Leaved Atthea, Japan Jitdas, Japan Snow Ball (Vibur- num plicatuni), Japan Rose (Rosa Ru^osa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the best Hardy Shiuhbery and Climbing Vines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii {Boston Ivy). .4kebia Quinata. the New Halliana, and other Sweet-Scented Honeysuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemums, and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. I.ists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., — :ROSE QROWERS,:— WEST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. ROSESI ROSES I ROSES I We are booking orders for the leading Teas and Hybrids ill any quantity desired at lowest possible prices. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS ON BRIDE AND MERMETS. All Kirst=Class Stools:. We also offer a fine lot of ^:^-s€FfiED DORNER PELARGONIUMS, i^^j^^ Kor prices and information, address JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, Miami and Gratiot Avenues, DETROIT, MICH. New American Roses SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON and ANNIE COOK. Souvenir of AVootton is a red Hybrid Tea raised from seed of Bon Silene fertilized with Louis Van Houtte. It is perfectly double, as sweet as La France, and surpasses any hybrid tea in growth, and blooming on my place every shoot with hardly any exception produces a flower. The shoots are long and erect and produced quickly and very freely. Annie Cook is a delicate shade of pink chang- ing to white under glass in mid-winter. It is a seed- ling from Bon Silene; extra strong grower, and the flowers can be grown to extra large size. Both roses besides being great winter bloomers will make val- uable market roses. New Violet, Md. Millet, of a distinct rose color shaded with lilac ; has proved, so far. perfectly healthy. It is a splendid grower and an immense bloomer. 4-inch pots. Annie Cook, 3-inch pots R.CO 35.00 Violet, Md. Millet 2.50 8.00 All orders must be accompanied with cash. ADDRESS: J. COOK, FLORrST, BALTIMORE, MD. PERLE DES JARDINS. ROSES A SPECIALTY. Vigorous and robust young plants, propagated from healthy stock, which was never afHicted with Black Spot, nor produced bull-heads. Thumb pots, $0,00 per 100; 3x4 pots, $10.00 per 100. Also La Trance, Niphetos. C. Mermet. Bon Silene, at same rate. Papa Gontler .WO.OO to *lt> 00 per 100. Discount by the 1000. J. ICAIilvBJTZ;, Box 170. STAPLETON, Slaten Island. N. Y. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties : also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue spe ates. iled ( ipplication. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE. KY. James L. Boyson, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogue of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES 'ill be sent free A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of < ieties, with raisers' names and date of A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Orders are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, in any size pots and in any quantity ; PERLE DES JAKDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA FRANCE, SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, C. MERMET, AMERICAN BEAUTY, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. 10th, 188S. Send for circular giving prices and terms. A., o. tuck:bji«. Mention American Florist. Imported H. P. Roses, Worked low on the Manetti Stock, offer the best re- sults to the florist, blooming freely and giving plen- ty of cuttings for propagation quickly. Fine plants WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JAaiAICA PLAIN, (Boston), MASS. 354 The American Florist. Mar. 1$, T^/»P] Spring Floral Styles. While white, pink and yellow blossoms hold precedence over flowers of crimson color and the many rich tints that are appearing so gloriously with the tulip crop, yet of all decorations green ar- rangements are preferred, and florists are bending their efforts to make these as unique and elegant as possible. White blossoms are favorites for weddings. Lilies of all varieties are woven among the greenery of pagodas, tents and cano- pies for weddings, while bouquets for brides are made of either white lilies or Ccelogyne cristata, the latter very scarce. The devices to display the skill of the florist in handling foliage are many. The thatching of coarse and line leaves so that the best qualities of each are brought forward, is seen in wedding bowers. McConnell made at Delmonico's last week a canopy where the roof was irregular, and in its turrets and points and broken lines all covered in different ways with several kinds of leafage, it was an architectural triumph in green- ery. White roses, white azaleas, white tulips, violets and white pansies are ar- ranged with starry clearness in the pro- fusion of foliage that signalizes room embellishments for weddings. Boxes for growing plants are made of bamboo, and these are placed on tables and cabinets, some containing foliage andothers bloom- ing bulbs. A great deal of ribbon is used on all designs, and even plant holders of tub size have their sash. The colors of Merniet, I.a France and Gloire de Dijon roses are exactly matched in satin and moire ribbon of all widths. When put on gracefully to a piece of flowers this certain Iv affords an elegant finish. If awkwardly applied, it is of course a detri- ment. Florists who have their "hand in " and are constantly creating fine ef- fects, naturally secure the patronage that pays, because those who expend large sums for flowers do not want caricatures. The popularity of white flowers has brought out a new shade of white rib- bon that has been imported by Klunder for an Easter novelty. It has an uncer- tain greenish, grayish shade that com- bines exquisitely with the Bride and Cornelia Cook rose, and is a lovely ad- junct to the favorite Puritan. This rib- bon will be tied around the outside of the handsome boxes for F.aster gifts of cut flowers. Japanese snowballs will be an Easter novelty and are ordered ahead in quantity at 50 cents a flower. Forced bloomsofWeigeliaroseaareinmarketand very much esteemed for pink decorations; its tall stalks wreathed with blossoms are well adapted to the fancy of the hour. New designs for Easter gifts are rush baskets, box shape, with one dozen white eggs woven into a cover that is strewn with straw and moss. Another is a cir- cular basket for flowers, and high above this rises a plaque supported by slender gilt sticks, on which are eggs, and which is designed to be festooned with foliage. In table arrangements ferns take the lead for forming the mounds and pyra- mids in which are plunged the orchid flowers. Blooming smilax is in strong request and is now seen in the choicest designs. Alex. Burns introduced a new table decoration last week that is very much admired. A brook of plate glass, cut irregularly to represent a small stream, occupies the table, running from one end to the other, where it is lost among beds of primroses that widen out to surround and decorate the candelabra. The sides of the brook are planted with moss and ferns and cyperus, which are so placed that their shadows are reflected in the glass. Lily of the valley, hya- cinths, Narcissus poeticus, tulips and mignonette are planted among the foli- age. Fannie A. Benson, New York. Floral Work at Buffalo. The gates which usually remain quite closed to the florist decorator's art in this city, as looked at from a trade stand- point, were nicely swung open at the un- usual occasion of a "golden wedding" reception, Feb. 11. A large screen was the leading feature. This stood crosswise of the large double parlor, at the end of the room, and prac- tically hid the mirror. Before this screen the happy pair stood when receiving their guests. Suspended overhead, two gilded cornucopias held flowers, and also the ends of two coils six inches in diam- eter, each twelve feet in length, which reached diagonally to opposite sides of the room and were fastened up near the ceiling. The figures "1838" hung from one coil and "1888" from the other. A monogram, with garlands, decorated the opposite end of the room. Yellow flowers generally were used. The screen, set in angles, was composed of five panels, each measuring seven feet in height and two feet wide, the face of it thus making a total square surface of seven bv ten feet, which, with exception of a foot in height of green at bottom, was filled in or coveted solid with flow- ers. A Japanese effect in shades of yel- low was produced by a ground of Butter- cup carnations and double narcissus, while calendulas were worked among them in streaks and blotches. Other lines were made of while carnations edged or shaded with violets ; dashes of dark pansies and spots of violets here and there. A cluster of Niel and La France roses in one part, and another of tulips, and a heavy band of Perle roses running clear across the central part at a descending angle, gave it a finish that called forth many admiring comments. The coils were made of Buttercup car- nations and double yellow narcissus, two rows of the former to one of the latter, and arranged spirall}'. The shades of these flowers, with the narcissus project- ing somewhat over the carnations, pro- duced a perfect effect. In this decora- tion fully 6,oco blooms were used, and Mr. Long, who handled it, was congratu- lated on all sides. Considering the task of getting together so many flowers of one color, it certainly reflects credit upon him. The monogram of letters, "S " of Perle roses and "R" formed of double yellow narcissus, both bordered b)- violets and raised on an oval-shaped ground of white carnations heavily fringed with Acacia pubescens, had light garlands of Butter- cup carnations and Perle roses looped from it. It was arranged skillfully and in good taste, the credit of which is due to Mr. F;. I. Mepsltd, head man at Scott's. Other decorations of palms, Harrisii lilies, garlanding smilax, etc , with the table pieces composed mainly of Perle and Niel roses, acacias and light orchids, arranged in mound forms, helped to make this affair a floral event of the sea- son in our city, and something that en- courages us to think that more good work in arrange()ulil.- lijililii.H. Htniniibalbs " 4 CKI SIliKk- IliihliiK, -Iri.TiB bulbs " 1 IKI Swanlpy Whin- Vii. lets, stninn ■' ■-Mm P»nsics, best Germiin " 'Jill W. G. EISELE. Long Branch Village. N. J. ESTABLISHED 1864. Asparagus Roots We have lo ofTer 400,000 two year old Conover's Colossal Aspanit];iis, STRONG, VIGOROUS ROOTS. And are now prepared to take orders for Spring of 'RR or Fall 'SR. Also clioicc varieties of Melon, Tomato, Cncnniter, Corn and KMm Seed. WILLIAM R. BISHOP, SEEDSMAN. Burlington, N. J. Mention American Florist. : "VVe offer luiusvial irititjcem^eiits : to F="L_CDF^I^~r^ in ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, Crop of 1888. LILIUM CANDIDUM, &c. l^ru-es acrorietrott, Uloh. I Qhrden, Field THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed (P. hybrida gramhyiora fl. //.) in the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. G0LD!SAIOs!!"R!»^fJ! FORATHOUSAND AND J(ir Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, iind for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. By dipping In water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents, Sells ( for indoor plants. Send for illustrateia pamphlet "Uid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN. Manufacturer. PiHsfield, Mass. PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds. CLARK BROTHERS, Manufacturers, 61 Ann St., N. V. M, M. BAYERSDORFER &. CO. 56 N. 4tli St., Pliiladelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. Doi/es and Sheaves a Specialty. Catalogue Free on application. B URPEE'S SEEDS, w. FARM ANNUAL F0R1888 Will be sent FREE to all who write for it It is a Handsome Book of 128 pp., with hundreds of illuB- tratioDS, Colored Plates, and tells all about the BEST UARDEN, FARM, and Fl^OWFR Bulbs, Plants^ and rri/wai/f New Bf>o/woJi<;ardeii Topics. Itde- Bcribes Kare Novelties in VKGETABI.KS and F1.<>WERS, of real value* which cannot be obtained elsewhere. Send addresB on a postal for the inoNt eoiii|>lete <_'ataluKue published, to ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA, PLANET JR. GARDEN DRILLS Each one of these *" POPULAR TOOLS has been either HORSE HOES. They plete. Bimpl . . tical and i^tronf; than you can imag ine; so look them over cftrefnlly. NEW STYLES. NEW PRICES FIRE FLY. Those who saw them at the tewt trial in actual work say they Are THE BEST yet. You will find them so. Our 'SS l^alnloffue« with 40\VoodcHts.will give you a fair idea of the new noiiit.'^ and bell S L ALLEN & CO otfer & Mfra 127 120 Catharine St . Philadelphia. Pa, SIBLEY'S TESTED SEEDS THE SIBLEY SQUASH. CATALOGUE FREE. The FINKST WINTER TABLE or CANNING SOIIASH on lecord. IntroiUu-eel this season, will. Other Novelties of Kare Mf rit. The handsomest, most complete and comprehensive Catalogue tliat lias ap- i>eared tliis season. Address HIRAM SIBLEY & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. AND CHICAGO, ILL. IOHNSON& STOKES' EE^ ■ for 1888, will be sent FREE to all whowrite for it. It is a Handsome Cat- ■ ■ alogue with Colored Plates, and the FINEST COLLECTION OF SEEDS W ireciSi^rifsup'?iy?n"i IVIflRKET GARDENERS T" -rietles.specially poses, and all TOOLS necessary to manage a complete garden. If you grow VEGETABLES FOR MARKET, tell us so when you send for our Catalogue. 219 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa adapted to their pur- JOHNSON & stokes; NORTHERN CROWN MARKET GARDEN OATS CORN WHEAT POTATOES 'Are what every one wants who expecta to make a success of Gardening, VEGETABLE SEEDS ^p.r.. ''"S.Sr^^S"' 1888 CATALOGUE the finest ever isBued, SENT FREE, describes Novelties In Vegetables and Flowers, J' New Field Grains, Potatoes, &c. S.F.LEONARD, 149 W.Randolph St. Sand for Catalogue CHICAGO. FREEi To All Seed Buyers Our complete ill ^ , trated Annual Bted Seeds, Bnlbs, ToolsJ eC!• CHICAGO. 35^ The American Florist. Mar. 15, ]vtosT Ex:rrE]srsi"VE stock: JAPANESE & CHINESE lit Trees. K~1 ^^M Bamboos, Ornamental Trees. ^^^^5 Conifers. Palms. ■ V I LILY BULBS AND SEEDS, h^"^ stock ciireliilly raiHCil 111 our Niir.icrli's 111 .IlipHTi. H. H. BEROEK & CO., 315 * 317 Washington.Streel, Catalo ; fre Kslntliflieil 1«™. BF/iONIAS! BEGONIAS! 2.000 PLANTS OF SUTTONS SNOWFLAKE. line ol the liest while lloweriiii! Beu'onuis. either forcimiii[;or pot work. Triinspliintecl pliintsiit the low rale of .fJ.llll per Ml; Jlfi UU per I.UUIl. JOHN GOODE &, CO., 53rd Street and Kimbark Avenue, IIVOK I'AHK, ILL. F^CDF=? .^2\L_] Tea Koses and Carnations, ■-'^-In. pots. . per WKI, »4,(XI Hooted Cuttings of Coleus' and Carnations to order, »2.00 per 10(1. Dracaena Indivisa, .1il..''iU to f; 50 per dozen W. W. GREENE. SON & SAYLES, \V.\TKKTO\VN. N. V. GLADIOLUS TUBEROSES /IN ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, Wholesale Nurseryiiiiin and IJhuliolus thrower. ]^IOKKIS^ LI.K, Bucks Co., PA. Dahlias, ground roots... per doz. Sl.MI: per Ml JI-' Ot Pffionies per 100»5.(»; per 1.1)00. Ji.OU ClimbinK Koses in var per lUO. 8 00 Hardy Koses in var '■ n 0( Clematis per Oo/,. Ki l«l; ■ 2.,, 01 Choice 2-vear ol.lui:.!"' .m.'- .Niii^inii. W.n.h-n ■letrerson. L. Waslnii-: '. , ii.i;., l%i.k lington, Vergennes, v. \i 1 nu.n, , B.OOper ten. 1-year 'A.i : . i,,. 1,1 ; 1 |in.r Hardy Clematis H.-ILi \ mi, ■.•11,1, i-i< , n uii |i,-i ,l,.z,; $5 IHIper Inindred. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111. Alternanthera. ht Coleus, bewl I Echeveria ( . 1 Geraniuius, l> Santollna In, Verbena. be- Begonif AV. T. 1:11 I ROSES. ROSES. ROSES. At f4.(»i, >s.on and ff...,. per Inmdic-il. OKRANIt IMS, At $,^.00 and ?4.oo per hundred. At 52.00 and 53.00 per hiiiulred, HELIOTROl'E, At $2 50 per hundred. Fine stock of VHRBKNAS, at $2..w per hundred, J20 00 per thou.sand. Send for new Spring T.ist if you have not re- ceived one, .\ddre iii i 300 An-f..! 1 -...1, 200 Kii..i,-i. I. .,..;•, fiOII II ■ 1. 1 ' HW .Si.i •.u,. M 1.... ..,,,|.. 600 Ni:i,.:i.:i W 1.,',. I.I SOU I'vniiMlil.il .Mr„i, \ II:,. 2,000 CleiuHli... Viiglnlia. 1 $20 110 12 0(1 l.-iOO .lies 2 00 2.'i0(l 40.00 ■ berry 5. Oil • best 10.10 10 00 50 01 2.1.011 Per 1011 s 5 at . 20.0(1 12.00 18-00 r, w D. LEE & SON, Madison, Ohio. SPRING BULBS, PLANTS, LILIES, ETC. .JAMES KIIVG, 170 Lake St.. Chicago. 'M, KELLIS PERENNIS. I'er I>oz. Amaryllis Johnsonii, crimson, striped white.... $5 00 Amaryllis Formosissima, intense velvetv crim- son -1 2 00 Amaryllis Atamasco Bose. delicate pink, broad sjireadiuL' (Jetals 150 Amaryllis Vitota, white, .striped red 4 (Ki l'ei-100 Beg'onias, Tuberous rooted, tine for bed- * diugout finest ass'd. colors.single %15 W) 2 60 Caladium Esculentum, strong bulbs H 00 1 2fl Canna Indica, .strong tubers, mixed varie- ties , 6 00 ',r. Canna ln(iica, strong tubers, named varie- ties 7 00 lou Canna Ehemanni, a large flowered variety, crimson color 2 60 Eacli. Clematis Coccinea, scarlet, extra strong plants $0 25 2 60 Clematis Jackmanii, purple flowered 35 3 00 Clematis Crispa 36 fOO Per 100. Cyclamen Persicum $15 CO 2 25 Dahlias, new, single varieties, ass'd colors. . 15 00 2 25 Dahlias, tall, double varieties, ass'd colors.. 12 00 1 75 Dahlias, dwarf, doulde sorts, same size tl..«fr asthe tall 12 00 175 Dahlias, Pompon or liimiiuet, ass'd colors.. 12 00 1 75 Dielytra Spectabilis Bleeding Heart... 12 00 176 Per 1000. Gladiolus, line, named sorts, assorted $6 no Gladiolus, mixed, all colors 2 00 $15 00 Gladiolus, mixed, light colors 2 .lu 20 00 Gladiolus, mixed, pink, striped and varie- gated : :i 00 25 00 Gladiolus, Colvillii, the bride 4 00 35 00 Lily of the 'Valley, a few well-kept pips on hand 1 no 12 no Per Voz. Hollyhock, roots, from choice seed « IK) $1 -26 Hyacinthus Candicans, flower stem 3 feet liigh 3 00 60 Iris Ksempferii, double, or single, mixed... 8 00 126 Iris Krempfer i, double, white 10 00 160 Madeira 'Vine 'I'ubers :i on 50 Musa Ensete, the new foliage plant 26 00 4 (in Oxalis Bulbs, fine mixed varieties 1 lio 25 Peonies, stitrng roots, assorted while to deep pink 10 nu 1 5U Spirea Japonica, gi^od clumps still in stock 0 50 TriRridia Grandiflora Alba, large pearly Trigriclia Conchiflora, iargc yellow tiower 2 CO 35 My Tuberoses are well cured, and large, sou,Ti(I bulbs, and fullv ecpial in size to a first (inalitv grade Per 100. Per 1000 Tuberose Double Italiens, lirst quality.. $2 25 $18 00 Tuberose Pearls, first iiuality 2 '26 18 00 /'(>)• ino. Per dot. Lilium Auratum, the golden banded Lily of ,l..|pan, considered to be the finest of all lilies ,lust received an unnsuallv fine lot direct troiu,lapan $9 00 $160 l.'.xtra large strong bulbs 12 00 2 un Lilium Candidum, the Easter Lily, pure whit.', very fragrant, flowers 6 to 20 in number in a compact head. One of the best known lilies, and largely used for forcing. Per l,i«iii, f40.oii 6 00 75 Lilium Long-iflorum, imrc white, trnmpet shapcl tlnwrr NhIivc l.ull.s 8 00 125 Lilium Roseum ami Rubrum, Hose spot- ted red. An easv-growing sort, showy ami distinct 9 00 125 Lilium Speciosum Album Praecox, the best white lilv; petals tinged with pink ,.;ich4iic 25 00 4 00 Lilium Wallacei, .i magnificent new,Iapan- csc v,irictv. iicautifnl bulT flowers spotted witli IdacU-verv distinct. Each 3(ic 20 00 3 00 Lilium Krameri, varving from delicate blush to rich rose, fragrant 20 00 3 00 Trade Packel. Per oz. Aster 'Victoria, white $ '25 $;) 6u mixed 25 3 00 Alyssum, sweet , 6 26 Balsam. Finest florists' strain: white 16 100 mbted 15 i oo Candytuft, white or mixed 6 20 Hollyhock, fine dotible white 15 160 mixed 10 i oo Mignonette, Miles Spiral 10 60 Giant Pyramidal in 50 Golden Queen, large flowering in ■'in Mntchet, new; dwarf; vtrv strong '25 1 611 MimulusMoschatus, (Muski '20 & 00 Petunia Hybrida Maxima, flnest double. 50 Idolchcd and striped 15 160 PetunlaHybrida Maxima, large flowered, mixed -25 2 on Petunia Hybrida Maxima, Fimbrita, fringed edge i888. The American Florist. 359 AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 1883 Trade List for Seeds now ready. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. . A. DE VEER, J (Formerly of DeVeer & Boombamp.) 19 Broaci>?vay, Ne-w York. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BDLB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, OUioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement, for prompt or Spring delivery. Per 100. Per lOOO Lillum Auratum. large bulbs $9.00 $80.00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.75 15.00 First size... 1.60 12.00 Gladioli, large bulbs, fine mixed 1.50 12 00 Brenchleyensis... .90 7.50 scarlet & crimson. 1.00 9.00 pink & variegated 1.75 15.00 white and light.... 2.25 20.00 yellow and yellow grounds ,. 2.50 22.50 Hyacinthus Candicans, large 2.50 20.00 per 100 perdoz. Dahlias in fine sorts, undivided roots.. 15.00 2 25 " in separate colors, " 12.00 1.75 in fine mixture, " 9.00 1.26 Cannas " " 5.00 .75 Caladium Bsculentum. large bulbs — 12.00 1.75 good slicd bulbs 7.00 1.00 QUOTATIONS ON ROMANS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS. LILIUM OANDIDUM, ETC. NEW CROP GIVEN ON APPLICATION. ^OTBEROSE BULBS^^ -co- untry, We are the largfest growers in the offer the best quality PEARL TUBEROSES per 1000, $20.00 DOUBLE " " 20.00 $2-50 per 100 in small lots. J^^" Trade List mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. FLORIDA GROWN BULBS. Tuberose, No. 1 and Tall double per 1000. $10.00 Caladium Esculentum per 100, 4 . 50 Amaryllis Equestrls, extra bulbs " 15.00 Cut, or in F'ots, for Easter. C. THOMPSON ADAMS, SuiTOYsroE. WEST MEDWAY. MASS. A SPECIALTY. 8EED8™FL0R18T8 CAREFULLY SELECTED, And from w^hicli the best results may be expected. PKT. ASTER, New Pearl, pure white 5 25 '' " " bright rose 25 " Boston Florist's, pure white 10 " Zirngiebers, white 10 BALSAM, Snow Ball, finest double white . . . 15 PANSY, Improved Giant, best strain in culti- vation 50 STOCKS, Boston Florist's Double white, super- ior to, and producing a larger per cent, of double flowers than any known strain . . 15 STOCKS, Crimson King, finest double crimson 25 Our strains of Cinerarias, Cyclamen, Calceo- larias. Primulas, Mimulus, Verbenas, and Zin- nias are of very superior selected strains. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES, $1.50 per hun- dred, $15.00 per thousand. Wholesale price l.'^t for florists now ready. Send "SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER. 86 S. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. OUR WHOLESALE CATALOOUE OF Of all Sorts, Is now ready. Will be sent to all applying that we know to be engaged in the trade — or to any furnishing us evidence, as cards, letter-heads or bill-heads. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. i^. 10. i^!ic^%.i:yivi«^E>ii, ieeds For the Florist Market. Garden- and Farmer. -WHOLESAI-E BEALER IX Such as Baskets.Im- Qortellea. Grasses. S[Mo88ea. BoquetPa- 'pers, Pampas Plumes, etc [episites^ lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NEV/ YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, <3rH.Oi;V"3IT».S O^" Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send for "Wholesale Catalogtae. LISSE, NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. QFTTHQ BULBS, PLANTS, O .C/ ^J ±J Of SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. RELIABLE SEEDS EOR FLORISTS. ZIKNGIEBEL'S Improved White Aster. —Improved White Perpetual Stock, —improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Giant Trimardeauxand Bugnot Fancy Pansies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 each. DE/\frS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Dutch Rulbs. JOHN BARTH. BOS, OVERVEEN, near Haarlem, HOI^LANO, LARGEST GROWER OF HYACINTHS. TULIPS, NARCISSUS, LILIES and all sorts of forcing bulbs. |J^° Catalogue free on application. EVERGREENS Both native and nursery grown. Forest Trees and Tree Seeds. Immense quantity, lowest prices. Wholesale list.describing all leading varieties. />i?i?. Itwillpayyoutosend forit. UECKE BROS.. Seymour. W)s. Chrysanthemums It is now generally acknowledged that I have distributed most of the best new Chrysanthemums of recent introduction. I again offer fourteen new varieties of merit, quite distinct from any kinds now in cultivation. as well as all •— vH BEST OLDER KINDS. I—''-' US^ List ready January lOtli. Importer of Plants and Bulbs, 56 North 38th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. W M IN I IL L^ new yellow Carnation Starlight, See advertisement in anothercolumn, and send for price list of this and other new and •tandard vars. to Geo, Hancock, Grand Haven, Mich. 36o The American Florist. Mar, 75, .—r^ WHITE y^^— ■ WATER LILY ROOTS iNymphiea Odorata.t W5.00 per 100. The Trude Sapplied. Wateu Mills, Luxo Island, N. V. -TTVOi* quick: s.AcIve:«s, JC' strong Plants. Healthy Stock. Per 100 Verbenas, nanietl, stock plants, 3-incli $ 3.00 2Ji-lnch, good 2.25 Coleus, John Goode, 2ti-inch, strong :t.00 Verschafreltii, Golden Bedder, Heio... 2. SO Chrysanthemums, good sorts, 2^-i^ch 3.50 Heli'itrope, Fuchsias. Ivy Geraniums, cheap GKO. V. McF.VKLANU, UnrriBhure, Pa. SURPLUS STOCK. Per 100 YOUNG JACaS., from pots $ 4.00 SMILAX SEEDLINGS, from boxes 1.00 CARNATION, Hinze's White, from boxes . . 2.00 JOHN G. eisf::le, 20th and Ontario streets, PHILADELPHIA. PA. WINTER BLOOMING ROSES. ETC. Per 100 Bon Silene, etc.. in fine condition, »rin. pots $15.00 Passitlora Constance Elliott. 4-in- pots 12 00 Choice Hybrid Cinerariaa, 2^-in. pots 5 00 8ml tax, strong roots 3.00 English Daisies. V-i-xxx. pots 2.50 Cnladlum Eseulentum, 2-in. to 2M-in. diam 500 L J. DENTON, Plainfield, N. J. r'/^kl TT'TTO extra tine stock of Verschaffeltl. VUJUJCjUOj Golden Bedder. Her Majesty, Ki. 00. (tT^'T? a IVTTTlVf '^"*^" °^ '•'^ West. j(.oo. D/'iQTT'O Mermets. Perles and La France. »5.00. JtUorjO, All from 2)ij-inch pots. ARCHIE MIDDLEMASS, Florist, Forest Home Avenue. MILWAUKEE. WIS. CLEMATIS CRISPA. Fine strong roots per 100, * 5.00 10,000 Tuberoses. 2-ln. to 6-in per 1000. 10.00 A few thousand double. 4-in. to 6-in.... •■ 12.00 Cape Jasmines, strong plants for forcing. Address JAMES M. LAMB. Sunnyside. Fayetteville. N. C. I^OI* ®A.I^E5. Turner Raspberry plants. Golden Rod Roots, each $5.00 per Thousand. MISS ROSA .JOSEPH, Fataakala, Ohio. Rooted Cuttings of leading sorts Coleus. strong and clean per 100,* 1.25 Hooted Cuttings, .¥1 per 100 extra potted. Swaniey White Violets " .75 Vinca major var., two plants in 3-ln. pot " BOO Tuberose Bulbs, 4-ln. circum. & over.. .per 1,000, 10. CO 3-ln. to 4-in. clrcum " 8.00 " sets, clean per hu.. 3.0O Begonia Saundersonli, 4-in. pots per 100, 10.00 Melallica " " " 10.00 " extra... " 12.00 Heliotrope, Chieftain, best market sort. " .'1.00 Bouvardla, Davlsonii, Ijest single white. " .'(.00 Send for trade list of general tlorist stock . .JOHN CUKTVEN, Jr., Villa Nova, Pa. NOVELTIES IN PLANTS. SEEDS. BULBS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS. Practical information rcKardiiig all the I.ATKST Novpn.TlES hy practical men. If you contemplate placing an order for Plants, Seeds, Bulbs, or supplies of any kind. write us bef.A.isr^iE:^ from •.'■^incl. pots TRIMARDEAUX-Laroe F'lowerinq. EMPEROR WILLIAM White, Yellow. Tiie collection in separate colors. 12. UO per hundred; tl5.U0 per thousand. Transplanted plants.tl.OO per hundred; $8.00 per thousand. Addresn ALEXANDER AIEAD, UHiiNwicR, Conn. ^^ FUCHSIA FRAU EMMA TOPPER (Storm King.) This famous variety of German origin has been fully tested. It is of dwarf, branching, weeping habit ; of ■vigorous growth, very free flowering, large and very double ; corolla delicate waxy white, penciled -with deep carmine, sepals crimson. f>XCICB > For strong, well grown, healthy plants, from 2-inch pols, doz. $1.00; per hundred, $6.00; per thousand $50.00. ['CHSIA FRAU EM ROBT. J. HALLIDAY, t?' One doxen mailed at prices named. :ba^IvTi»j;oi«ej, a>xi>. A. Xv^viiOK JSuieiTvU® stock: OI^ 3 \/ e: i=?I3e: isi .A.^. Every phmt is Strong and Healthy. THE VARIETIES ARE UNSURPASSED, Light and careful pacl. C MOF»I<;iP«f S «e SOPif, Cortltmi^ad, T»f. 'Y'. KRAU EMXIA TOl^KEK. 5t STORM KING FUCHSIA. i!f No tlorist can atford to be without this matchless variety. Our Mammoth sort is fNsrui'.\ssKl), and every plant is warranted Tui:E To NA.ME. Price per 100. JO. CO; per 1000. $60. UO STORM KING FUCHSIAS. i^;uphorbia Jacquioitlqra, 2-inch. onii and Elegans 1.50 Rooted cuttings " " 8.00, l.OO JOSEPH E. BONSALL, 308 Garfield Ave.. Salem. 0. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Fine pot plants J2 .W per 100; KO. 00 per 1,000 Hooted cuttings 1.00 " 8.00 — ; NO RUST OK MILDEW. : — tW Paciied light, and Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. FOIC SA.IvJB<. Per 100 VBKBBNAS, clean and thrifty t2.50 Rooted Cuttings per 1.000, t8. 00; l.OC Orders for spring delivery booked now. .JOSEPH E. BONSALI., Salem, Ohio. TO THE TRADE. ruclisla. Storm King-$l.00 per doz. postpaid; $4.00 per lOOhy express. New semi-dbl. Heliotrope, Mrs. U. Wood- Si. 20 per doz. postpaid; JIO 00 per 1(10 by express. AlysHum, new douhle, Tom TIiumli-Flnest of all for borders, baskets or cut tlowers. tl.OO per doz. postpail; $4,00 per lOO by express. Oeranium, Sir Robert Napier-The flnestand most distinct of all the golden tricolors. Kxtra tine, i; plants postpaid *1. 00; '25 by express 13 00. ELLIS BROS., KEENE:, N. H. Now ready. Hetaii Catalogue, with regular trade discounts. No trade list. (^HRYSaNTHEMUMg. I have a fine collection for florists' use, and can sell them my selection at l.uoo per too ; $25.00 per 1000. Send for Wholesale Price List. I.ANSDOWNK, V\. # CHRYSANTHEMUMS « Bend lor Catalo H. L. PHELPS, Springfield, 111. PANSIES. HINZE'S WHITE CARNATIONS. General Assortment of Plants, clean and healthy. JUNIPERS AND ARBOR VIT^S. Rooted Cuttings and Trees from 1 to :{ ft. Can use Palms. Roses, Dahlias and Snowdon Car- nations in exchange. .JOSEPH HEINL, .lacksonville. 111. A SPECIALTY. Largest and best st'>cii in the country. Free from all disease. MAMMOTH SET. Also some of the Best Old Sorts. S0,000 MAMMOTH 'WHITE. Add 10 cents per dollar's worth if sent by mail. VERBENAS. per 100 per 1000 F'rom pots f 3.00 K5 00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 COLEUS. From pots 2.50 20.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 PANSIES. transplanted 8.00 WM. DESMOMD, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. FOR SALE CHEAP! CARIVATIOIVS AND VEKBEKAS. Most approved sorts. Vf Price list free. J. G. BURROWS, Fishkill, N. Y. Our Verbenas arc free from mildew: perfectly healthy, and variety of color unsurpasseil. Per 100. l.COO V\ne Collection, stock plants, 40 varieties, J3.00; 126.00 rooted cuttings 40 " 1.00; 8.00 .Mammoth Set, stoclt plants 4.H1; IKI.OO ■' rooted cuttings 1.25; lU.OU Pelargoniums, in line collection 8.00; TO.OO ("oleus, rooted cuttings, line collection. 1.26; 10.00 (ieraniums, double and single, from pots. 4.00; ;16.00 AmnQlnnCIO ' Voltchli, pot-grown. f*i to $8 per 100 HIII|JClU|JOlO iQuinquefo" olia, pot-grown $8 CllK YSANTHEMUMS , forcing, U per lOO; J.'«l per ICKIIl. ■r-k/-k/->T^r-v I Hon Wlleno, 9. d'un Ami, I>e«rl, Kl 1V» L, V» -^ Safrano, Niphetos, etc., from '.IH,- y^yj'^^-''^ \ Inch pots, J.'', per 100; $4.') per 1,000. llrldcB. from '."i,-in. pots per 100. *>,00 I'apaC.nticr. ■• " " SOO CHRNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. K.hvardsll. Peerless, lllnzc's White. .las, I; Phen ■ itooteii'cultiniis of Storm King. ................ ■■ :|.00 V. E. FASSKTT & UKO., Ashtabula, Ohio. ROOTED CUTTINGS HINZE'S WHITE AIVD I)E GRAW $1,00 per 100, SIOOO per 1,000. Also a number of other varieties. Send list of var- ieties you want and how many of eacll. for price. Kcii.led cnttioKs nt" \'erhenii. Coleus. Tradescantia, Mad. Snllen.l ( lerKniiiiiiv. ,Vc. Stock in best of con- dition, SiMi.l f.o' lolcc li..t, FANHIKS Win uperh ,lln ALBERT M. HERR. Lock box 338. LANCASTER, PA. cz A r=? r^ A ~r I CD isi -=.. ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW RRADY. HiNZK'.s White, Hi'.ndkr.son, Pkks. DkGraw, Prks. Garfiui.d, La Puritk 11.26 lier lmnid fox- <^VL.X cftKid ]DeBox*lf3ti-ve Xjint. Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYRIE, Kennett Square, Pa. I^E^rvIVE^KTV- 8OOO STRONG I'L^NTS «OOC) t)f the New Carnation " WHITE GEM." Prices, J2.00 per dozen ; $15.00 per hundred, «e;o. ej. :BU3c;Toav, f»a.ttejjv sa co., Nashua, N. H. Lo-v\'ell, jVIass. DflCCO FOR FORCING. f^^''^'''^^^^^^;fr^^^^ llWkV Ll/AKTA. (,/:.\\ _/.ICiJ''/-:.t//.y(i7\ AM^ other I-i^I-IT.AR rAR/ET/F.S IS LARGE SVPPl.y. «S-SI-:ND your LISTS AND HAVE THKM PRICED. SI'ECIJ^Ij (^XJOT-A-TIOITS IIT I,Ji.E,GE LOTS. Address THEJ rHIVOEJEJ «s COI«A.ier> CO., ROSE GROWERS, HfEST GROVE, PA. NEW CABMATIOliS DOUBLE WHITE PETUNIA, AM. FLORIST and WM. SWAYNE. "Am. Florist" isabeautifnl rosy orange, var- ieKaled with carmine: large florets always on long stems, alter the style of Grace Wilder; low growing plant and continuous flowering; without bursting. Swayne," this is the Hn Tiie •-Ho ■ing ercial HITE carnation on the market. of great substance and durability, le of the very best blooms to ehip long distances: is very large and of the purest white. Strong plants of biith varieties from 2^-in. pots at S3 0(1 per doz.; «.'.(!( I per |i«i. 'I'liey will 1.,- sentby mail at*3.25per il"/.., ,ir ..iic- pliuil cf eacii furT.iets. CHAS. T. STARR, Avondale, Chester Co , Pa. THIS INTERESTS YOU. "STARLIGHT," The new light yellow CARNATION ; clear of stripes or markings: of vigorous growth, early and continuoiis bloomer; seveuty-flve per cent, of flow- ers on long stems, and never bursts Us calvx. Try GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven. Mich. NEW CARNATIONS. (Irders booked for the two best whiles Wm. SWAYNE, L. L. LAMBORN, deliver,.il alter March Ist, 'KB. SII.OO per 100. <'UTTIN.. OHIO. Cr/\F=?]N[A~riC31SI SCHILLER & MAILANDER, NILES CENTRE, COOK Co., I Mrs. G. Dawson Coleman. Endorsed by such florists as Dreer, Henderson and Halllday. as the flneat double white ever produced. Exquisite in shape, pure white in color. For floral work and bedding it has no equal. Slail, five for 75c; eight for 11.00. HEW COLEUS FOR 1888. i..i tlie Mikmlo 111 cents each. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Somerset Co., IffARTLAND CARNATIONS. HOOTED CfTTlNGS will he furnished to the trade as usual in season. FLOKKTS atall times In quantity. WSend for price list. JOSEPH RENARD, Successor t"Tllos. F. SE.ll., liNIONVILLK. «li<.iol ol see.l be.l *1.0II p.er IIKI. nr .«.s (HI \w I'arisles, K («l per lllll lOIKl. 1,1 rile> \VI m\ vlil I die natio hud 1 M. TRITSCHLER & SONS, Nashville. Tenn, PIINSIES AND COLEUS IIV TIIK THOliSANI>. I'er 100 I'cr 11X10 I'ANSIKS, from 2-lneh pots f 2 00 Jlli.On transplanted l..'« 10.00 COLKUS, including Vcrseluitleltll and (inlden Hedder 2 l«l l.'i.Od BKdoNIA MKTAl.l.ICA, g 1 plants 1.00 :«1.00 J. W. DUDLEY & SON, Parkersburg, W. Va. c: Ar=?]sr/\-r i cdisi=,. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Edward»ii,! per lUI; Jill IK) per 1.000. I'orlla. nuke of Orange, l'he.-,ler I'lide, ole., J1.,')0 l>er ICO: $12,60 per 1,000. I'L.VNTS ready March I5th at double the above rules, rips if desired at one-half these rates. Many iiiher new and ileslrable sons. Send for price listnn.l descriptions. Niagara lirape Vines Jl,", per l,i«l, W, R, SHELMIRE, Avondale. Chester Co.. Pa. (^HRYSSNTHEMUMg. The most Select Colleclion ever offered in America at (he lowest cash price. Send for list. GENERAL COLLECTION, $3.00 per 100. NEW PINK CflRNflllON, "W, H, ROLAND." Guaranteed to he Ihe BEST Silvery Pink Variety in enislence. Now ready. Slock limited, (ioi.d strong planis fnon ■.'1,,-lneli pots,?:; UlporU.17.: W. C. PYFER, LANCASTER, PA. ir SB.Nti Foil I'KiiB List. i888. The American Florist. 363 ORCHIDS. HAKDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receiptor stamp. n A ATI? OrpATZT^C! BestOrchld and Plant LAlMll i31AJ\J2ii5. Stakes in the market. fi feet long, per 1.000 W.OO 3 2.00 ISlnoheslong " IM 12 1.1)0 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. BSTABLISHBD 1864. tttt Htt Mention American Florist. 30,000 In all the good flowering sorts, at moderate prlcec. Send for catalogue. WM. MATHEWS, Utioei., J>f. "K". Best and Largest Stock in New England to Cut. Collection 12 distinct free sorts, ,1il2.00 to S25.00. Collection 25 distinct free forts, S25.C0 to $50.00. All healthy, established plants. Send for List. BENJ. GREY, Maiden, Mass. JOHN SAUL'S Washington Nurseries Our Catalogue of New, Kare aud Beauti- ful Plants for 1888 will be ready in Feb. It contains lists of all the most beautiful and rare greenhouse and hothouse plants in cultivation, as well as all Novelties of merit; well grown and at very low prices. Every plant lover should have a copy. CDF=?Ci:H[IIZ)^. A very large stock of choice East Indian, South American, &c. — ALSO — Catalogues of Roses. Seeds, Orcliids* Fruits, etc.* all free to applicants* JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C. Mention American Florist- CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and English varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the nevp varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country vi'ho grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older varieties. Can supply loo in loo varieties ; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very Low. Address all orders to W. P. SIMMONS &. CO. OBNEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. ]3CZ)LJ\i^.A.P=?rD I .A., PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, This variety receives great favor in this country as in Europe. No florist should be without it. Color bright crimson scarlet; one of the best bloomers. BOCKII, another new variety; color bright rose pink; very free bloomer. Orders booked now for Spring delivery. Prices on application. vvivt. A.* :^ook:. North Cambridge, Mass. Mention American Florist. ORCHIDS. The largest stock in America of Orchids for Cut Flowers. Sixieoia.! Offers. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, 409 Fifth Avenue, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. PALIVIS. LARGEST AND BEST STOCK OF PALMS for DECORATIVE PURPOSES In tlie world, not excepting Europei Siebrecht & Wadley, 409 Fifth avenue, NEW YORK. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of JVIe^scico. IPOMCEA NOCTIPHYTON. (MOON-KLOWER), 2}.*-inch pots, strong, JtJ.OO per 100; $.50.00 per 1000. jasmines: Cape, Means and Vanesata, 4-incli pots per 100, $15.00 Si-a-incli pots " 6.00 IPOMCEA PALMATA, 2>^-incli pots, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. MICHEL PLANT & SEED CO., 718 OLIVE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. ANY OF THE TRADE who have not received our Descriptive Catalogue - — OF EVERYTHimFOR THE (GARDEN, Our Wholesale List for Market hardeners and Truckers, Or our Wholesale List for Can obtain them free of charfie by stating that they saw this advertisement in tlie American Florist. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, NEW YERK. TUB1B0SE t BULBS. MIXED HALF ITALIAN AND HALF PEARLS. Per 100 Per lOUO 3-inch to 4-inch, double $ 1.00 t (;.00 3V;-inch to 6-inch, double 1.60 10.00 Orders will be entered and tilled in rotation until the lot ia sold. H. M. HOFFMAM, LEAVENWORTH KAN. TO THE TRADE ONLY, My New Special Oft'er of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBUKG, GERMANY. DAMCTTC flMTVI The grandest collection ever lAlHolt/O UIML/I I oltered, Including ALT the latest Novelties. Our Seed is warranted to be Fresh, Pure and strictly First.Class. Send for new Circular and Special Price List to the Trade. Al^BERT BENZ, DouBlaston, N. Y. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. It you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, I DON'T WANT ANY MORE ORDERS For Catalogues to De deliTered BErOKE larcli I5tli, Can print all you want after that, I think. Am much obliged for the big trade I'm struggling with, and glad I can please you with best work. l-D0*WflNT>^0RDER8, which I can fill promptly for small price lists (make little "daisies" of 'em here), cut- flower labels, office stationery, tags, etc.; also for catalogues to come after above date. Try the best facilities in this country for PRINTING for NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN possessed by J. HORACE McFARLAND, SPRING STOCK FOR FLORISTS. ROSES -50C0 each of La France. Perles. Mermets, Bride. Papa Gontier and Niphetos. 2000 each of Safrano, Bon Silene and Maria von Houtte. 1000 of M. Niel. Gen. Jacqueminot, American Beauty and Puritan. lO.COOeachof Geraniums, Verbenas, Coleus, Alternuntheras. Heliotrope and Violets. These plants are from 2-inch pots, ready to shiftinto larger pots. 25,000 Carnation Rooted Cuttings or Trans- planted. 10.000 Seedlings of Anniials, such as Petu- nias. Pansies. Phlox, etc. Becoration Plants for Easter or Spring, as: Lilies, Palms, Drajcenas, Crotons, Ferns, etc., in 5. ti and 7-inch pots; also larger quantities of above in smaller pots. 3000 Lygodium Scandens to grow for Summer cutting. Also a large variety of other stove plants— some are entirely new. All Plants in a good healthy condition, and at reasonable prices. Washington, D. C. Nurseries, ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. ^TO THE TRADE* 200,000 FINB ROSES. Geraniums, Single and Double. A large assortment of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS, 2-in. pots at $4.00 per 100. Snowdon, Hliize's White, Kobt. Craig, Pres. Garfield, Verbenas and Coleus $4 per 100. My stock of Plantsisin good healthy growiug condition. Spring catalogue ready March i. GEO. W. MILLER, WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. 364 The American Florist. Mar. ts. All for $1.50. A St. Louis florist received from a lady a mail order at the holidays for a bouquet to cost 51.50, and to contain the follow- ing flowers: "Chrysanthemums, rose and white ; daisies, red and white ; for- get-me-nots : fuchsias ; silver leaved ger- aniums ; apple and rose heartsease ; heliotrope ; hyacinths, blue and purple : jessamine, white ; mignonette ; pansies ; pinks, and a double red pink moss rose bud ; sweet brier roses ; tea roses ; white roses; violets, jellow, blue and white." The gentleman seems to feel real bad that she did not include some orchids, so that he could have made her a bouijuet worth the price offered, but to a disinterested onlooker it would seem as though noth- ing more was needed unless it might be a spray of Asparagus plumosus and a dash of pepper-sauce. Another florist who does business in Massachusetts sends us an order which, he thinks, "takes the rag off of the 'full dollar's worlh ' published recently." It is as follows: "Mr. -: Enclosed find ,50 cents. Would like you to for- ward me as many flowers as you can for the amount, besides the postage. I pre- fer Jacqueminot roses." The date at which your subscription expires is noted on the printed address label, and will be found on each number you receive. Those of our subscribers who write us asking when their subscrip- tion expires, can save themselves this un- necessary trouble by examining the label. ♦^ BARBED^ GLMIER*P01NT8, KOR SALE IN BOSTON, MASS by Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfleld Street. PROVIDENCE, R. I. CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, 146 W. Washington Street. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer. HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. SOMETHING NEW. OUR 3-PIECE BOX For FLORISTS and NURSERYMEN, Which is the pride of the Klorista. ALSO LOCK CORNER BOXES OF ALL SIZES. Sample and price list free. KKNTON. Harillii (.).. OHIO. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER. NO WIDE-AWAKE FLORIST need he told it will pay hini to use Sash Burs, eio. made from -^ CLEAR CYPRESS. ^s^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. Pf" Send for circultirs and eHtlitmte.s LOCK LAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND. Hamilton Co . OHIO. Ft,0KAI< "Wis:© SSSIQKS. .IAS. ORIFFITII, THE :■ PIONHKR ■: MANUFACTUBEE :: IN :: THE :: TKST. 306 Main Strert. ■ CIKCIXXATI, OHIO. 8ENU FOR VH0LE141LS PBICZ LIST. ESTABLISHED 1853. THEJ - 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especially adapted to warming GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES. AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, Durability, Givinc best results with least labor and fuel. 5:^" St:xu fuk Descrii'TI«iN'. THE H. B. SMITH CO.. 510 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Amern-an Klohsl. WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 and 715 Wharton St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. USE The Improved Rim Pot, AND SAVE ONE-HALF THE BREAKAGE. Seud for Illustrated Price List. narked sent on application. Syracuse Pottery. Thumbs ViM \ Special 3-ln. 4.fil I 4 -inch 7.91 2M-inch :i.0o 3 -Inch 4.78 4!^-incti 10 & 2^-inch 3.87 I S^^-inch Jfi 2«1 | 5 -inch 13.75 Above prices per 1,000. delivered free on cars. We ship all over the U.S. Free samples with first order. Order a trial crate. If you send check add 10c. exchange. Send for frt. rates and list of prices at which we pack to order assorted sizes in a crate. READY PACKED CRATES Shipped at buyer's risk and freUhl; cash with order, PRICES BY THE CRATE: 3,l50Thumb8.»S.IX); 2.li35 2H-lnch, I 8.00 ; j ta) 4-Inch, t <."6 ; 1.875 2?J-lneh. 7.25:1 SIM 4^t-lnch, 3.a) ; 1.300 special 3-in., 6.00: | 320 5-inch. \M: 1.150 3-lnch, 5..50: IIB li-lnch. 3.5U ; 875 3!^-lncb, 5.50:11,900 No. 3 Rose. 7.0O: J. N. PERKINS. Manager. Syracuse. N. Y. HAND TURNED POTS From UlLFINtiKK HUO.S.' POTTERY, FORT EDWARD, N. Y. I'KO E.s l't;i( urM>RKI) : 2-ln.40c.,2^-lM. .'.(li-.. :i'i-ln. ■■-k'., i-\n. R«..5-ln. $1.38, (Vln. p>.20. 7-ln. Jt l«l. s-iri. ti:.m. '.iln. %».M. 10-in. $11. .W, 12-ln. r-'J..'*!. U-ln. I.TO 00. Cylindcri for Cut Flowers, 1014*1.20. I0x5»1.50perdoi. We pack In casks which are very stronK. No charKO fttr packlntf. Our pots arc w, respect. BOUND VOLUMES OF THE American Florist VOLUME II. Handscmelv bound in cloth with leather back and corners, 'and title lettered on back ia gilt, may now be had from this office. F»rioe, ^S.Siei. American Florist Co., 54 La Salle St.. CHICAGO i888. The American Florist. 365 ESTABLISHED 1854. ieYinG'sloilerfforks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers, Ca-iacity from 35otoio.ooo feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New List. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. Canal St., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 Bast Slst Street. - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. r testimonials, Illustrated dress JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOPTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IM Pearl Street. NEW YORK. GREENH0US6 HEHTING. BY A. B. FOWLER. Explains fully al! the best systems of heating greenhouses by both hot water and low-pressure steam. Tells you the points to consider in selecting an apparatus. How to adjust same to various loca- tions; gives the results of the latest scientifle ex- periments. Shows how to compute the number of reet of pipe required for a given space; draft and other important matters. It is highly commended by Mr. John Thorpe and others. Postpaid, 75c. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. Delegates ;to the next the convention will travel 0^11/1130 CBT CID^ Louisville, Indianapolis, Cin- iniiati and tne winter re- orts of Florida and the ioutn. For f uU information ' address B* O. nXcCormicki Gen. Passenger Ag't, Chlca^ 9. F4^1jmU(iw*i>i)(TBCi[iUBlgta" Greenhouse Heating # Ventilating HifcHlNQS «, CO. 255 Merser Street, New York. r?i5e |5(affepr)S ef JSbiIzps, ■^iighteen Sizes, OcirpuGiai2a Kire j^0x j^cileps ©addle TsarlerS; feierjical Jeioileps, ** TcSase Tsuprjirjq water rleafera Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postage for Tllustrated Catalogue. FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, from: 30.00 50.00 80.00 CACTUS AND BEGONIA POTS. 4-incll per 100, tl.OO WILLIAM MECHWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 Liberty Street CHICAGO, ILL. 1) S3.M 4.00 4.00 fi.50 Machine made 8.00 Hand made 10.00 9-inch per 100, 11.00 10 " ■■ 14.00 12 " " 30.00 15 " " 50.00 1.80 B ' 3.00 7 • 5.00 8 ' 8.00 9 • " 11.00 10 ' " 14.00 HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch per doz. t .72 HANGING BASKETS, DECORATED, 8-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. No chargres for packing up to 4-in.; from 5-ln. to 15-ln. 10 per cent. Cash with order, 6 per cent, discount. SLATEmlRON BENCHES FOR 3 GREENHOUSES. W-^rite for Circular. CHAS. S. PRICE, LAKSDOHTNE. PA. JOHN N. MAT, Summit, N. J. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, New York. CRAIG & BBC, Philadelphia, Pa. HILL, & CO., Richmond, Ind. J. C. VAUGHAN, Chicago. Uentlon American Florist, SASH BARS. IN EITHER PINE OR CYPRESS. We carry a large stock in 12, 14 and 16 FOOT LENGTHS, CLEAR CYPRESS $2 per 100 ft. 1st & 2d Cypress $1.65 " " VENTILATORS made to Order. TYrite for Estimates. jOHiw iw. i3iEa; oe CO., 530 N. Halsted St., CHICAGO. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for laying putty. With this you can make old leaky sash penectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of five men in bedding glass. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. H. I¥ES. Dambury. Cosm. 366 The American Florist. Mar. 75, Index to Advertisers. Adams, C. Thompson . AW AdvertlBinK Kates, etc.35& Allen, C. K. 357 Allen, s.L,.,,i Co ;s; Allen, W.8 ■/& Baller.K.A 3a8 Bayeredorfer, M.M. & .357 Co Bell. W. T •S«, Benard. K.. Jr S.'i.i Benz. Albert 3tl3 Beriter. H. H.. 4 Co. . . .358 Bishop, Wm. J :i.T6 Kelsey, Fred. W x*\ Kennicott Bros :i.'».') King, James 358 Krlck,W.C :i.')7 Lanib.Jas.M Ml Lamborn.Loroy L '.Vfl La Roche & Stahl :i.Vi Lee, D.,&Son :i;VS Bock. Wm. A 363 Bonsall.Jos. B 3U) Bos. Jno. Earth 369 Boynton, W. D 35G Boyson, Jas. L 353 Brackenridge & Co — ;{»)3 Breltmeyer. J., A Son8.353 Brown.Kobt.S.&^on ;itil Burpee. W. A.,&('o...:67 Burrows.J.G :»« Burton, (ieo. E 3i;2 Campbell, J. a.& Sons. :iB2 Carmody, J. D :J»jtJ Chandler, B. B 364 Clark Bros... Coles, W.W Cook, J Cowan. A. D.,&Co., Crane, A. H Currle Bros Cur .357 inJr sal J ;i60 Desmond. Wm ;W0 DeVeer, J. A 355, 35:i Devlne, Peter 365 Diez, John L., 4 Co. . . .365 Dmon,J. L 355. 360 ningee & Conard Co. 353 362 Dreis'r.'H.'A..'..'.V.'.31)7; 359 Dudley. J. W. & Son. . .362 Elselc.Ino. G 360 Blsele, W. G a56 Blliott, B. A.,Co 362 Ellis Bros 360 Kxeter Mach. W'ks. . . .366 Fassett, F. K. & Bro.. . .362 Faxon, M. B 3.16 Ferry, D. M., & Co 357 Fink 4 Co 363 Oiddinga,A 356 Goldman, M 3,'J7 Ooode, John 4 Co 358 Greene, W. W., Son 4 Sayles 368 : Grey, Benj 360, 363 GrifBth.Jas 364 GrifflthtN. 8 *il Hales, H. W 364 Halllday. Robt.J 360 Hallock, V. H., 4 Son. .3.5'.t Halsey.Wm. 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TUB C^ILEBS^ji^TEr) W/LKS WA TBR HBA TBR I Fur Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS. ETC., ETC. ; .;./ far Price List. ^ S. VJilks Mfg. Co. , Cor. Monroe & Olinton 8ti., Ohio««c^ GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. ALL (iLAZlEKS' SUPI'LIKS. tr Writ* for Latest Prices. ITliiJli /i^lMffi Rmerica is "the Prow nf the JIbssbI; tbere may be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the first ta touch Unknown Seas, Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 1, 1888. No. 64. f LHIlE ZA01iil!@mi8 LFlL@@l!@7 Copyright, 1SS7, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Gkneral Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. EJasteen Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, SociETV OF American Florists.— E. G. Hilt, Richmond, Ind.. president ; John X ji^v, Sum- mit, N. J., vice-president; JL A. Hmiu". Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer ; Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Erom- field street, Boston, Mass.. secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, August 14, 15, 16, 1SS8. The S. A. F. Bad I notice that at the last meeting of the executive committee of the S. A. F. the matter of barlges was touched upon in a way that indicated the need of a change. It is true that the badge has been degen- erating— getting weaker as it were from year to year in an attempted eifort to re- tain the original form but to change the color and date for each succeeding meeting. But it must be borne in mind that the rose leaf with the let- ters S. A. F. have a hold on the original members, so I suggest retaining that form permanently, and for each meeting print the year and place of meeting on white silk ribbon four by one and a half inches to be worn fastened by badge on lapel of coat. Ai,Ex. Mukdoch, First Com. on Badges. Easter Flowers. Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburgh, in a lecture March 16 decried the use of flow- ers at funerals or at church on Easter Sundays, saying that the flowers attracted crowds who came to see the display and not to listen to the services. It would appear that there is room for improve- ment in the Bishop's Easter Sunday services. Falling roofs of glass houses under the weight of the snow during the recent storm in the east were numerous, and heavy losses were incurred through dam- age to stock and houses. Even well con- structed houses suffered to some extent, but undoubtedly it was the old and poorly constructed ones that went down com- pletely. The snow also lay heavier on those houses which were connected by gutters, and the damage to such houses was consequently greater than to those which were detached. These facts point a moral which it is unnecessary to name or enlarge upon. New York Notes and Comments. Perhaps spring has come, as our ener- getic friend Mr. Falcorer says in the last issue of the Florist. But we have an impression that he would lose confidence in that remark about March 14. We shall probably hear nothing but blizzard for some days to come ; certainly the florists have good reason to remem- ber the great storm. The damage is very large as already reported, and all the re- turns are not in yet. One of the heavi- est sufferers is W. C. Wilson of Astoria. In his case, as in many others, the dam- age was caused by the weight of snow gathering on the houses. This crushed in the roofs, smashing the pipes by the pressure, and thus preventing proper working of the heating apparatus. The high wind rendered it impossible to make adequate repairs at once, and damage to the pipes prevented proper heating. Hence the terrible array of frozen plants. The only consolation that can be offered to each individual loser is that he has plenty of companions in his misery. Mr. Wilson suffered heavily by the wreck of one fine house of Jacqueminots as well as a lot of other stuff. John Hen- derson of Flushing has a lot of broken glass and wrecked sashes, but he will not lose many plants. J. H. Taylor of Bay- side has a severe smash ; some of his fine roses frozen. Harvey Leach of Astoria is also a sufferer. A good many of the Long Island places have not been heard from at time of writing, but the damage among florists seems larger there than in New Jersey. Mrs. Gordon's place on Staten Island was severely injured by the weight of snow. No correct estimate of the loss has been given, but it is known to be very large, comprising both wrecked houses and frozen plants. In New York city many of the florists having greenhouses connected with their stores have suffered damage. S. J. Burn- ham loses a lot of glass and some plants. Siebrecht & Wadley lose both glass and plants ; their city greenhouse was com- pletely wrecked, and they lose all the handsome decorating plants kept there. Among them weretwo big kentias, a well- matched pair of great beauty ; a lot of cycas and dicksonias, seaforthias and general decorating plants, making a heavy financial loss, apart from the in- convenience. At Rose Hill nurseries there is a lot of broken glass, but few plants are gone. Over in New Jersey the men around Madison, Summit and that locality seem exceptionally favored ; they have suffered little loss. Probably a little broken glass — that is about all. Peter Henderson lost a lot of glass ; also Wm. Edwards of Jersey City. Joseph Towell of Paterson is a very heavy loser. Three large houses are completely wrecked, heating and all gone. One contained a full crop of roses ; the others were filled with spring stuff. He places the damage to the entire place, including plants, at about f 5,000. James Taplin of Maywood is another sufferer. Several houses are seriously smashed by the weight of snow, which burst the pipes and wrecked things generally. His loss is confined to the houses ; few plants were frozen. Apart from wrecked houses and frozen plants, the florists lose heavily in other ways. A week of business stagnation such as New York has been suffering means large loss on flowers, and even now, two weeks before Easter, the flower trade seems completely demoralized. Of course it must look up before April i. During the progress of the storm all large orders given the florists were post- poned indefinitely ; that one week inay be considered entirely lost. The flowers that did get in, in spite of snowbound trains, accumulated in the commission dealers' charge, without any hope of sale. And in spite of damage to the growers, a tremendous quantity of flow- ers is now coming in. Bulbs? Don't mention them to the commission dealers. There are enough tulips coming in at the present time to decorate every dyke in Holland. Hya- cinths ? Well, a week before the storm hyacinths in bloom were being sold at 2 cents each, bulb and all. Hybrid roses are very plentiful too. But it is as Mr. Stewart — and every other commission dealer — says ; flowers of the very highest quality will always sell, though the prices are sure to be small at times, but inferior flowers haven't the ghost of a chance nowadays. This is a great time for street flower venders : they are everywhere in the shopping district, with quantities of tu- lips, hyacinths, narcissus, violets and roses-good roses too. I notice that the florists complain of them, yet it seems doubtful whether they really hurt busi- ness in the stores. Most of the buyers are women who would not think of going into a florist's store except on special oc- casions. They see the flowers on the street, and consequently buy them, at- tracted by their cheapness as well as their beauty. They tuck a lo-cent bunch of daffodils into their jackets, when they would never dare go into an imposing store and ask for a corsage bunch for fear it would be above their means. If the florists advertised that they were sell- ing flowers at low rates, like the dry goods man offering a sacrifice in spring jackets, these customers would probably go to the stores. As for injuring the flower trade by making them common, no real flower lover is ever affected by such an idea. And certainly the street peddlers buy a lot of flowers, if not the best, and thus do something for the growers. However, this is looking at the matter from the grower's point of view ; 368 The American Florist. April I, the retailer is likely to regard it differ- ently. Some incidents of the blizzard were not without humor. In front of Le Moults store was a tremendous drift of snow decorated with plants and flowers. This bore the appropriate legend, "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la." Near by, a "Keep oS" the grass" sign was displayed. This arrangement met with a good many appreciative com- ments. Emii,v Louisk Tapun. Annual Supper of the Philadelphia Florists' Club. The fifth annual supper of the Phila- delphia club occurred March S, and was an occasion which will be long and pleas- antly remembered by those present. About I GO members, including a half dozen visitors, sat down to the three tables loaded with good things both solid and liquid, which were almost buried in flowers, going to show that the Phila- delphia florists believe in their own wares. Among the flowers on the tables were a superb panicle of Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora brought in by Mr. John G. Gardner, Jobstown, N. J. Mr. Gardner also contributed some fine blooms of a very handsome amaryllis, while a vase of remarkably fine mignon- ette was brought by Mr. J. N. May, Summit, N. J. Other guests from out of the city were Messrs. S. A. Wolcott, Batavia, 111.; A. Outram, London ; G. L. Grant, Chicago ; James A. Penman, Lon- don. Three hours were devoted to the dis- position of the lengthy menu, after which followed a list of toasts. President Robert Craig congratulated the club on its prosperity, and stated that there were now 140 members. "The Society of American Plorists" was responded to by Mr. J. N. May, "The Local Press" by Mr. Frank Smith, "The Horticultural Press" by Mr. G. L. Grant of the FLORIST, "Our English Cousins" by Mr. A. Outram, "The Dictionary of Gar- dening" by Mr. J. A. Penman, "Our Guests" by Mr. Gideon A. Greer, while President Craig and Messrs. Gardner, Hughes. Lonsdale, Outram and others favored the company with songs pathetic and comic. .\11 formality was banished and good fellowship reigned supreme. May the Philadelphia club enjoy many more of its annual suppers and the brotherly love of its members never grow less. A Winter Visit to H. H. Hunnewell's. The fame of Mr. Hunnewell's beautiful place at Wellesley, Mass., is in a great measure due to its outdoor summer beauty and landscape eflects. The Italian gar- den, the grand mas.ses of rhododendrons and hardy azaleas, the belts and groups of rare conifers, the beautiful lake, are all among its best known attractions. But even in the winter much is to be seen there that is interesting and instruc- tive, and the visitor is well repaid for his time and trouble. From the railway station at Wellesley a coach runs directly past Mr. Hunne- well's grounds, which are about fifteen minutes' ride from the station. To the right as you go up the road are seen the stately buildings of Wellesley College, and not among the least attractive pic- tures are the groups of college girls to be met at every turn. Hut this, of course, does not interest florists. Mr. Harris, the gardener, is almost as widely known as Mr. Hunnewell himself, and he is always ready to welcome the fraternity and show them his treasures. A most refreshing sight at the present time is the peach houses. The peaches, apricots and nectarines are now in full bloom. The Malta peaches, with their long racemes of ros\' flowers, are es- pecially beautiful. The grapes, too, are in full leaf and flower. In the big palm house the visitor finds himself in a veritable forest of tropical luxuriance. Some of the tree ferns and palms are ven,' large. A magnificent plant of Cibotium regale measures twenty-four feet across. Two of the largest plants in this house are immense specimens of Sabal umbraculifera and Stevensonia sechellarum. In the orchid houses many fine odontoglossums, cypripediums and phala-'nopsis are now in bloom. Some of the best are varieties of Odontoglos- sum Alexandra' and pescatorei, Cypripe- dium Dayanum, Dendrobium .•\insworthii, Phaius maculata, Calanthe nivalis, Pha- ktnopsis Stuartiana, and P. grandiflora. A new cattleya house completed recently appears to be admirably suited for its purposes. The benches are of cement and are made in the form of shallow tanks filled with water, through which the'heated pipes pass, and the plants are placed on gratings directly over the water. The dracaenas, crotons, anthuii- ums, etc., all look well, and the finest display of imantophyllums ever seen here is now in full flower. After going through the immense cold houses and cellars, one is not surprised at the great display which Mr. Harris is enabled to make in the summer, and it is strange that this cheap and effectual method of wintering tender and half- hardy plants for summer decoration is not more generally adopted by com- mercial growers. Here are the magnifi- cent collections of rhododendrons and azaleas, besides rare hollies, yews, agaves, araucarias and yuccas in great profusion. W. J. S. Exhibition of the Maryland Horticul- tural Society. The March exhibition of the Maryland Hort. society was held here today (22d inst.) in the Academy of Music. There were but few exhibitors, owing doubtless to the blizzardj' weather prevailing in this section for the past week. By ar- rangements made with the management of the Academy, persons attending per- formances in the theater were admitted to the exhibition without extra charge. It was the more unfortunate, therefore, that the attractions in this department were not more numerous. The exhibit- ors present, however, made very credit- able displays. Mr. John Cook's exhibit of roses, hyacinths, tulips, etc., was very fine and formed the chief center of at- traction to visitors. Mr. Jas. Pentland was out with a goodly display of palms, ferns, azaleas, lilies, camellias, etc. His collection of camellias (cut blooms), em- bracing over fift)- varieties, contained some good things, which I will note more fully in a future issue. In addition to a collection of stove and greenhouse plants, R. J. Halliday had an excellent exhibit of seeds, implements, etc., which Robert Jr. made further attractive by decorating their sign with a carv'ed por- trait of /lis partner. Floral designs were scarce, the most noticeable being one from Miss Mary Patterson repre.senting that time-honored institution, "The Old Oaken liucket." The design was made up of Perle and Niphelos roses, violets and pansies, and was particularly well done. It would certainly have carried oft" the honors but for the fact that it was not entered in time. Amongst the other exhibitors were Miss Kate Patterson, Messrs. Wm. Eraser, Fowler, Kress, Holden and Campbell. The principal premiums awarded were as follows : 6 Azalea indica, first, E. Iloen ; 6 Cyclamen persicum, three col- ors, first, Wm. Fowler; 12 best Primula sinensis and 12 best Cineraria hybrida, first, Wm. Fowler; 10 single hyacinths, potgrown, first, C. Hess; second, Wm. Fowler, Box of hyacinths, first, John Cook ; second, Jas. Pentland. Box tulips, first and second to John Cook. Box lily of the valle}', first, R. Patterson. Col- lection camellias, first, James Pentland. Collection stove plants, first, Chas. Camp- bell; second, E. lloen. Collection varie- gated foliage plants, first, C. Campbell ; second, E. Iloen. Collection ferns, first, John Cook ; second, E. Iloen. Specimen fern, first, C. Campbell. In cut flowers the premiums for roses, narcissus, tulips and freesia were awarded to John Cook. For purple violets, first, John Cook ; sec- one, C. Campbell. Violets (white), first, C. Campbell ; second, John Cook. The honors forpansieswerecarried off by Wm. Fowler, and for table designs by John Cook and S. Feast & Son. Wm. Ilolden had a fine collection of strawberries, for which he received first premium. Messrs. Holden and Campbell monopolized the premiums for vegetables. I should uot omit to mention that Mr. Wm. J. Stewart of Boston paid a brief visit to the exhibition, adding materially to the dignit}- and mirlli of the occasion. Harry P.ayersdorfer of Philadelphia was also a visitor during the evening. Baltimore. A. W. M. Philadelphia, Considerable damage was done here- abouts by the blizzard which vis. ted this section of the country March 12 and 13. Snow collected on houses and crushed them in ; glass was blown out and doors left ajar, inviting Jack Frost to enter, which he did wnthout ceremou}-. Many establishments were inadequately heated to withstand so severe a storm. If we would only heed them, many a whole- some lesson has been taught. It is all very well to say we may never have such a storm again as long as any who are now living are alive, but we never can tell. I'or my own part, I will never again build a full-spanned roof house, unless I happen to be in a very sheltered situ- ation ; nor will I use larger glass than 10 X 15. Mr. John N. May paid me a visit oiilj' the week before the great storm. He then remarked that the building of a full-span roofed house was a mistake. He gave as his reason that thej- were harder to heat ; that is to say, a house built with a long glass roof as much ex- posed to the north or northwest as it is to the south or southeast, is anything but an economical way to build agreenliouse which has to be heated in the ordinary way. Besides, the space which is brought under cover is of very little value com- paratively. Better by far have a north side propagating house or a cold north side house, an independent structure. Mr. May's head is level. I have no par- ticulars in my possession as to the losses about Philadelphia. It is uot a nice sub- ject to dwell upon. Mr. John Burton says that the Madam Gabriel Luizets which are being cut now are the finest that have ever been seen iSSS. The American Florist. 369 RORK^ OtCORM\OHS K"\ AVAt \l KHQtRB\U BNL^, HtYJ ^OR\^-PvMt HO, \. before in this city. It is gratifying to know that there is no sigo of degenera- tion in this popular variety. It is pro- nounced by Pennock Bros, the "finest pink hybrid remontant rose." Mrs. John Laings are being brought in in large quantities now. The latter variet}- should only be used for very early forcing, for which purpose it is very well adapted, judging from the crop Mr. Evans had of it last December. Edwin Lonsdale resigned the secretary- ship of the Pennsylvania Hort. society at the last stated meeting. Daniel D. L. Farson was elected to fill the vacancy. The Pennsylvania Hort. society's spring and bulb show opens Tuesday evening, April 10, at S o'clock, continuing the three following days from 10 A. M. until 10 p. M. In addition to the special prizes offered by the "General Union of Hol- land"— -which consists o gold, silver gilt, silver and bronze medals — the Hort. soci- ety offers over fScno in cash prizes to be competed for. If horticulturists from other cities who may happen to be here during the exhibition will call upon Sec- retary Farson at his office, a hearty wel- come will be tendered them. All the live florists have lots of good stuff ready for Easter. It is acknowl- edged that Craig & Bro. have the "boss" lot of Ivilium longiflorum, or the Bermuda variety. Messrs. Anderson, Harris and Colflesh, the Darby road florists, have some fine Hydrangea otaksa. These are more plentiful than usual. H. Waterer has a splendid assortment of Indian and Ghent azaleas, also a few rhododendrons. His main crop of the latter will be in its glory a few weeks later. Craig & Bro. are cutting some of the best Magna Charta and Captain Christys ever seen here ; the former are very large and highly colored, and Christys are per- fect in form and delicate coloring. Some florists are already' talking about building more greenhouses, and are shaping their course accordingly. Steam as a heating medium has now taken the lead in all progressive establishments. E. D. W. Klunder's Decorations for the Vander- bilt Ball. CORRIDOR AND .STAIRWAY — PLATE NO. I. The Staircase and banisters were wholly covered with ivy, smilax and choice var- ieties of orchid plants in bloom. Among these were large nepenthes. A large specimen of camellia was placed on the newel post. On the next post, above and back of this, was a fine Latania borbon- ica. Palms, ferns and rubber trees were grouped under the stairs, and at the sides. PI,ATE NO. 2. Left hand side. — Musicians were screen- ed behind Roman arches and vases of roses, vines and carnations. Two arches of these flowers with rich foliage rose from a platform, to form this screen. Under each arch and in spaces between were placed vases of roses, filled with im- mense long stem hybrids. There were also vases between the arches holding small specimen palms. Right hand side. — The corridor fire- place, which was an elegant object. The right hand side showed fine seedling ger- aniums ; just back of these were callas and longiflorums. On the leftside was a specimen begonia near which was varie- gated holly, partially concealing the fancy fender. A pair of ericas were very beautiful and effective. Slender palms, such as Cocos Weddeliana, were min- gled among other foliage. On the man- tel were primulas, and from each end trailed down Asparagus plumosa. Weiink, some of them making a decided contrast, considering the fact that the cuttings for the plants were all taken from the same set of plants. I agree with Mr. V. that it is one of the best all-seasons carnations that I have yet seen. J. H. F. Stoughton, Mass. Experience with Some Varieties. Considerable of late has been said in the Florist about the best varieties of carnations for winter flowering. Like most everything else, all growers have their pet varieties, arising from the suc- cess they have had under their own par- ticular treatment of this and that kind. No two florists give exactly the same soil and treatment, temperature and water- ing, and owing a great deal to this does one variety succeed so much better at some places than at others. My own ex- perience verifies this in part. While at the Gordon park, Cleveland, I grew as my main whites Pres. De Graw and Snowdon, the soil being sandj' and high- ly enriched. They did splendidl}' with me, but after coming here, where the soil is clayey loam, I could not obtain the same success that I did there, even with similar treatment otherwise. I had therefore to stop growing them for a main crop and try varieties which would succeed, and with the exception of the new kinds which are now being sent out, I have tried all the older kinds. For a retentive soil, with my treat- ment (which is a night temperature of 50° during the months of December and January, with sufficient water to keep the soil moist, but not approaching anything like wetness — in fact, I am on the dry side with everything during these months ; as the days lengthen I in- crease my night temperature, give more water and an occasional watering with liquid manure). I find that Hinze's White, Catherine Paul, Secretary Blaine, J. J. Harrison and Century will make an almost continuous bloom from Novem- ber to April. Catherine Paul has one fault only — it does not produce very many long stems, but for a continuous flowerer it is ahead of Snowdon in even its palmiest days. It is of a dwarf compact habit, flowers of good size, commences to flower early, and if not forced too hard will continue in bloom the entire winter months. If not pinched back when planted out in the spring, it makes an excellent summer flowering variety. It also, like Hinze's White, is very easily propagated. Hinze's White, if not forced in too high a temperature, will produce more flowers on long stems and of a larger size than any other white variet)' I know of. I see complaints about its color not being pure white. True, when it newly opens it has a yellowish or creamy shade of color at the base of the petals, but this disappears as the flower expands, and by the time it has attained its full size it is of the purest white. A half-open flower, of any variety of carnation, or one forced open with a too high temperature, does not show half its lieauty. Allow it the time its nature recjuires to liring it to perfection before it is cut, or else half its value is lost. Manskikld Mii.Ton. Youngstown, O. Ripening of the growth.— In his notes on page 346 of last issue of the Fi.ORi.sT lulwin Lonsdale asks in regard to the success of the carnation growers of Chester county. Pa.: "Is it not a (juestion of ripening of the growth?" In reply I would say that it certainly is. Large, sappy plants will not produce flowers of as good quality or in as great a quantitj' as small, well ripened ones. To secure plants in best condition, they should be grown during summer in a firm dry soil rather than a moist loose loam. This ripened condition is a neces- sity and in keeping with the biennial nature of the plant. L. L. L-'^^mhorn. RrsT on Carnations. — Can some one tell me a remedy for rust on carnations ? Hinze's White is quite subject to it in our section. J. L. Alexandria, Va. Long Island Plant Notes by Wm. Falconer. Canna Ehemanni. — There is a very great demand for this grand canna, and many of the florists are short of stock. CroTONS are capital house plants, es- pecially in the case of warm rooms in the winter time, and none stand better than does the old C. variegatum. Begonia Gi.oire de Sceat.x. — This is a really desirable addition to our bego- nias. Its foliage is large, fleshj', crimson bronze; its flowers rosy pink and borne in continuous profusion. New Yei.i.ow Verbena, Primrose. — I saw this verbena in bloom the other day. I would say the flowers were cream- colored rather than yellow. In habit the plant resembles any other verbena. AspiDiuM FALCATUM is one of the very best ferns grown for window or room decoration, as it lasts longer in good con- dition in such places than does any other fern I know. And the stout fronds, with their deep glossy green pinu», are ad- mired associated with hea\'y flowers in decorations. SoLANUM JA,SMIN01DES GRANDIFLO- RUM is a good flowered form of an old favorite vine, which thrives well in a cool greenhouse and blooms all winter long. Planted out in summer, it grows with the rapidit\- of a weed. The flowers are white, showy, in clusters and produced quite abundantly. At H.\i.i.ock's the double-flowering evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervi- rens) is in bloom. The single-blooming form is one of our prettiest evergreen early-blooming hardy perennials. This double form is all very well as a variety, but I don't think it is any better or pret- tier than is the old single- flowered one. Tritomas. — Some of the newer kinds of these, as T. MacOweni, T. triangularis and T. corallina, are (juite expensive, but from seed sown now we can get up a good stock of plants which, when two years old, will be good blooming stock. Winter them in a cool greenhouse or warm frame and keep them growing con- tinuously. HiXioTROPE Roi nE.s NoiRS couldn't be much finer than I had it planted out last summer ; it was very luxuriant and perfectly free of rust. I saved a few young plants of it, as I did of other kinds, for stock. They have been win- tered in the same house and received the same care. To-day the other varieties are perfectly healthy, but every morsel of Roi des Noirs is rusty. .Adiantim formosim is seldom talked of in connection with cut flowers, and florists may not like it because it isn't as airy as A. cuneatum or gracillimum, or as rich as A. Farleyense, but certain it is that in a cut state it will outlast any of the others. The fronds are large, hence not so useful as those of A. cuneatum in fine work, but in heavy work we not only have room for but we really need them. i888. The American Florist. 371 VV.ORNV \)tOOHM\OViS K"\ "WAt \lKHOiKB\U 6!\\-\-, nt\N ^0?.\^-?\.Mt Ho. 2. Show pelargonium ( ' ' Lady Washing- ton ") Madame Thibaut is the finest vari- ety that we have got, and one of the grandest of its race. Old plants in Moom now. Young plants — struck last Septem- ber— in 6 inch pots, in a cool house, will come in in April and May. It forms a bold but compact bush and has capital foliage. Flowers in large clusters, some- what wavy, white, blotched and suffused with bright rose. RUDGEA MACROPHYLLA is a Brazilian evergreen shrub with very large, simple, opposite, evergreen leaves. It is now in bloom with me. The flowers are white, tinged inside with lemon, and densely massed into terminal globose heads about four inches across. The habit of the plant is somewhat ungainly. The flower- heads are showy enough, but more odd than beautiful. I cut it back a little when it has done blooming. Healthy plants bloom when some fifteen to twenty inches high. Arnebia CornuTA. — This is a new annual from Afghanistan, and which, one or two years hence, will be sent out from Europe with great eclat. We got a few seeds of it this spring. It is spoken of as a most ornamental species, free-grow- ing and copious blooming ; flowers yel- low with purple spots. Most of us are familiar with Arnebia echioides, a peren- nial species and one of the choicest hardy plants grown. Its flowers are also yel- low and have five dark purple spots on each bloom when it opens, but in a few days these spots disappear altogether. Max Leichtlin says the same is the case with the new annual. K.5;mpfer's Irises for Summer Flowers. — We have nothing more gor- geous. They come into bloom about the first of July and last a fortnight. They succeed the first flush of sweet peas and mignonette, and immediately precede the flush of gladioluses and China asters. They are perfectly hardy and grow and bloom well in any good ground, but the moister the better. We can in crease them in quantity by division, and raise them with the greatest ease from seed. Most of the seedlings will bloom the second year. We have all shades of purple — the most intense royal purple and gold, and pure white varieties, also most curi- ously marbled flowers. True, the indi- vidual flowers are of brief duration, but they bloom in succession, and the buds after being cut open well in water. For a night or a day they are magnificent, and as they should be cut with their long leafy stems, orchids cannot surpass them in rich effect when they are used in large masses and loosely arranged. Japan Irises. — We have just received some fifty kinds of Kaempfer's irises from a Japanese gentleman from Japan. They left Japan last November, but some how or other failed to reach us till Feb. 24. In packing, the roots had been lifted with a lump of the clay mud attached to them, and this was pressed about the roots and into a solid ball and tied to- gether with stout cord like marlin. A label was afiixed to each ball. In this way they were solidly packed in a box with a very little moss or straw in it, evidently strewn among the balls of roots to prevent them rolling when the box was being tossed about on its way hither. Every plant is alive and in good condition, and all have started to grow, but I don't expect they will bloom this year. But manj 0/ Ibe labels had rot- ted and been broken before they got here, and onl}' a few are legible. Now these irises were shipped at the proper time, the end of the growing sea- son, a period when cold would not hurt them nor heat excite them into fresh growth. Had they been lifted at this season and sent to us, probably most all of them would be dead before reaching here, as having had their full period of rest, the least extra heat would incite new growth, and thus generate heat and rot. Flowers and Lichens. A portion of the basement under the store of Evans & Battles, Philadelphia, which is partitioned off as a cold room for storing their stock of flowers, has the walls and ceiling covered with selected bark on which is growing a considerable number of lichens. With the flowers placed in jars of water and tastefully ar- ranged on shelves, the rustic backbround of bark, lichens and mess create a strik- ingly beautiful effect, and turn what would otherwise be a rather gloomy place into a charming grotto. The idea is certainly worth of imitation. Mignonette Damping. — Ourmignon- ette damps off' before it has attained the fourth leaf. Can some one tell the rea- son ? Have tried difi'erent temperatures and soils with same result, and my neigh- bors have the same luck. Any informa- tion will oblige. J. L. Alexandria, Va. We shall publish 7,000 copies of next issue. Send in your advertisements early. No increase in rates. 372 The American Florist. April /, The Puritan. I have just read the article writ- ten by H. E. Chitty on this rose, and in reply would say that his language is more forcible than just. Restates that in "his opinion the Puritan is not a good rose, and that hereafter it will make no friends; that no person having knowledge of what constitutes a good or useful rose will ever grow it afler they pull out those already planted." What does constitute a good rose ? In reply I would say that a good rose is one that has perfect symmetry, is of good size, has fine foliage, has fragrance and is pleasing in color. Now I claim that the Puritan has all of these points ; it is about the same shape as Baroness Roths- child, and I have never yet heard any one say that the Baroness is not symmetrical. It is always of good size and has fine foliage when properly grown. The fra- grance is very delicate, being suggestive of the magnolia. It is pure white in color, and therefore cannot in any way offend the eye. What constitutes a useful rose' is the second question naturally arising in read- ing his article. In answer to this inquiry I would say that a rose to be useful must first of all be good, and after it is found to possess this necessary qualification, it must then be found whether or not it is profitable. Is it a free bloomer or shy ? Can it be sold at a price to pay? The Puritan is a very free blooming rose for its size, and when properly grown the blooms are so grand that they will readily sell for a good price, and make a much better return than many other roses that are considered among the most profitable at the present time. Mr. Chitty writes further : "I believe it to be to all intents and purposes abso- lutely dead." I understand him to mean by this that the rose is not admired ; if this is his meaning I should say that he is not in a position to hear the flower buy- ers express their opinions. "What a beautiful rose the Puritan is " is almost a universal expression. Were the Puritan rose at Mr. Chitty's greenhouses to have the proper conditions as to soil, culture, etc., his eyes never would catch "a glimpse of ghastly product, consisting of sickly, greenish white, bilious, cabbagy looking so-called flowers "; but rather he would see a house filled with plants of a strong, thrifty rose, having magnificent wood and foliage and on the end of every shoot there would be a rose developed or developing which would be as great a treat to look at as a picture by one of the old masters. Mr. Chitty goes on to speak ironically of the "keeping" qualities of the Puri- tan. This gives nie an opportunity to say that the Puritan is a rose very easily bruised, and I think the Ijest way to ship it into the market is to use deep boxes and have a wire frame three or four inches from the bottom ; this space is filled with moss and the stems are then stuck in the moss that they may be in an upright position ; this keeps tliera from bruising and the flowers will then retain their freshness in the retail store for a long time. In conclusion I would like to add a few words as to the wholesale denunciation that is prevalent among our rose growers as to new roses, and show if possible, the harm done by the same. In growing a new rose it is not expected that we will make a success of it the first time we try it. Different roses require different treat- ment and I would suggest that our florists should not be discouraged by want of success; try a different method, give the rose another chance and you may possi- bly find that you have one of the grand- est acquisitions yet sent out in roses. Brilliant examples of this are shown in La France, Catharine Mermet and Papa Gontier, all of which were frowned down until some one persistent grower found their good qualities. Since writing the above I have found in looking up the matter of the popular- ity of this rose that it far exceeds my ideas : as an instance of this, I find that we have retail orders in at the store to the extent of 172 Puritan blooms to be delivered Thursday, March 8. Ch.\s. F. F^van.s. Philadelphia, March 6. At Washington. Field Bros, say that American Beauties must have stems at least a foot in length to be salable in Washington — from two to three feet is the length demanded by many buyers ; that the treatment of Am. Beauty described by Mr. May in a recent issue of the Flori.st is the one which will produce the best results ; that La France should be grown in the same way as Am. Beauty ; that a heavj- mulch of manure should never be placed on the rose beds unless the plants are in very active growth ; that manure which has been left in a solid heap and not turned to allow the ammonia to escape will pla}- havoc with roses if used as a mulch ; that after using such a mulch on their roses they could not raise anything — not even a smile. Mr. R. Pollock, foreman for C. Strauss & Co., states that they had an excellent crop of the Puritan till Jan. i, and after that date the flowers nearly all came deformed — they will continue growing it, but have lost faith in the rose ; that they have tried Princess Beatrice this winter and so far found it worthless ; that they find they can cut three Bon Silenes to one Gontier from an equal space ; that the Am. Beauty pays as well as any rose they grow ; that they are but little troubled by deformed flowers from the much abused Perle ; that steam heat- ing is very satisfactory to them. At Philadelphia. Robert Craig says that he can cut Am. Beauties with nearly all the stems over a foot in length from plants which have been bent down hybrid fashion ; that Princess Beatrice is a good rose, but worthless for forcing — has tried it exten- sively without success ; that by bending hybrids down the period of bloom is lengthened — the end shoots flower first and lho.se lower on the cane later; that manure for mulching should be spread outside and well worked over several times before being used ; that Meteor — a very dark crimson — is fine for summer blooming either out of doors or under glass, that it is a good shipper and there is money in it as a summer rose, but that it is poor for winter work ; that there is no pink hybrid as early as Mrs. John Laing, that it can be had in bloom as early as November and there is monej- in it as an early hybrid — from a house start- ed up last September he cut flowers early in December — he will plant another house with Laing for next season ; that he has found Gontier on the whole more profitable than Bon Sileue, as when well grown it blooms as freely as Bon Silene and the flowers bring a better price ; that Charles Anderson kept a record of the buds cut from a house of Bons and an- other of (jontiers — both houses of equal size — and the Gontiers were ahead in quantity ; that Gontier continues salable to June and later, while the Bon comes poor as soon as weather is warm ; that the Gontier's greatest fault is that it sheds its lower leaves, this he thinks is from the Bourbon blood received from one ol its parents, if kept in vigorous condition it holds its leaves well but if allowed to run down it drops its leaves badly ; that he prefers raised beds for winter and solid beds for summer work ; that Etoile de Lyon is the best yellow outdoor rose we have ; that tea roses should never be mulched unless growing \'igorously ; when roses require feeding he prefers to give them manure water made from sheep manure, if that is not to be had cow ma- nure is the next best thing ; that Dins- more has few equals as a bedding rose but that it has no value for forcing — it is in the way of Mme. Chas. Wood but is a better grower out of doors ; that he is favorably impressed with Mrs. Ethel Brownlow — it is in the way of Mermet but of a brighter color ; that the Bennett is one of our most profitable forcing roses — he prefers it on its own roots ; that it is doubtful as to whether there is any value in Countess of Folkstone ; that he likes Sunset and believes it will grow in favor, though it produces about as manj- "bull- heads" as does the Perle ; that Oueen of (Jueens is one of the very best pink roses for pot plants or outdoor bedding, every shoot bearing a bud — but of no use for forcing ; that Malmaison makes a grand pot rose. Robert Dennison says that Princess Be- atrice is the "meanest " rose he ever had; he tried a hundred plants for forcing and says his hundred dollars is permanently "planted;" he has built a bench over the plants and won't even take the trouble to lift and pot them. He thinks that the soil has less to do with the thtiftiness of his Bennetts than careful treatment. ICdwiu Lonsdale says poor buds will come on Am. Beauty and that they should be pinched off as soon as seen ; that steam is better than hot water ; that he don't believe in mulching ; that Luizet is one of the most profitable hybrids to force. He has a house of Luizets that are in splendid shape. His Beauties are also extra fine, and his new houses are models in ever}- respect. John Burton has a large house of As- paragus tenuissimus, which he grows as easily as smilax. He has Bennetts which are now three years old and looking finely. They are lifted, new soil put in the benches and the plants replanted each year. .\ge is of value in the Ben- nett, as it is a rather slow grower. Chas. F. I'A'ans thinks that one great cause of failure with Her Majesty is in endeavoring to force it before the shoots are suflicieiitly ripened. Mrs. John Laing certainly looks very promising as seen at his houses. Mr. Ivvaiis says that he planted a house last May with plants from 4-incli pots ; they were dried ofl" in August, started Sept. 17; that he com- 1888. The American Florist. IIZ menced to cut flowers Nov. 23 and crop continued to Jan. 6. He says that he can cut two Bon Silenes to one Gontier from an equal space ; that Princess Beatrice is a failure with him. His houses of I'uri- tau are looking well, the plants are in vigorous condition, and but few deformed flowers were to be seen. It certainly appears to be a fairly profitable rose as seen at his place. At New York. Ernest Asmus does not have his walks strewn with tobacco stems. He ties the stems up into little bundles and dis tributes them at intervals on the surface of the beds. This makes the walks much cleaner and avoids the "mushy" walks frequently made by wet tobacco stems. He has the Bride in splendid shape and considers it a very profitable rose, but thinks that the old Niphetos bears enough more flowers to pay a little the best. He grows both largely. He says there is more money in Magna Chartas than in Beauties for him ; that he prefers to feed his plants with liquid manure rather than to mulch them ; that while some Puritans come deformed, he cuts many good ones, but there is no money in them at the price they are now bringing in the market ; that he can cut at least two Bons to one Gontier from an equal space, and can cut more Perles than Gontiers from a given space of each ; that there is more money in the Bon than Gontier ; that Gontiers must have bottom heat to do well ; that Mme. Cusin is the most profitable rose he has ; that it is as free as Bon Silene, holds its color well and is the best keeping rose grown— the petals will rot on the stem Before they will drop ; it should be treated Same as Bon Silene; that Comtesse de Frigneuse is not a bad rose, but it will never take the place of the Perle. Tony Schultheis says that he tried Rosa carolinaensis as a stock, but has discarded it ; that it takes the buds all right, but suckers so bad that it is worthless. Charles Anderson thinks Souvenir d'un Ami is the most profitable pink rose for forcing, and the only one that can be cut and shipped every day the year through. He grows them well, bent down in the same manner as hybrids ; they are in a center bench, and it is done so they will not shade the back bench. One range of houses is at present connected by gutters. They will be rebuilt this summer and a space left between each house, for as now built the snow will lay on the lower part of roof. Mr. Anderson says that when a man becomes too well satisfied with himself and his methods he is get- ting in prime condition to make a fool of himself; he knows this from experience. He says that any manure which smells enough to be offensive is injurious to a rose ; that a mulch means something to retain moisture or arrest radiation from the surface of the ground, and as such is an injury in dark weather ; that he feeds his plants with fresh liquid cow manure imuch diluted, adding a little guano when the manure is somewhat spent ; that he "has tried bone dust as a fertilizer in vari- ous ways and in large and small quanti- ties, but could never see that it had any effect either for good or evil ; that hot water under pressure as arranged at his place is very satisfactory, a 2-inch pipe of this being equal to a 4-inch pipe with- out pressure, and costs only about one- half as much as the old style, also that it is better adapted to an extension of the system after once up ; that he will plant seven or eight thousand Gontiers for next season — he "jnst wants to see some- body run down the Gontier and other growers throw it out. It will be money in our pocket," He regards Mme. de Watteville as a very valuable rose for forcing ; says it is as free as Mme. Cusin, with a better and more constant color, retains its shape and ships better ; will go into it heavier next season. On March 6 blooms of Watteville were bring- ing double the price of Mermets. He thinks that the Puritan can be profitably grown at I25 a hundred, but not for less ; that its points of excellence are its erect habit of growth, freedom in flowering, fine foliage and fragrance ; its defects are its liability to produce malformed flow- ers, lack of beauty in form — the more it expands the more it departs from the ideal form — the curling of ils petals and bruising easily. He believes that by propagating from selected wood the rose can be improved ; that the stock now in the market has been propagated largely from wood which had borne malformed flowers. He thinks favorably of Ullrich Brunner as a forcing rose. His hybrids are all forced in pots, and he moves them from the cold house to warmer ones as required, so that he has one three-quarter span hou.se full of bloom- ing hybrids all winter. He planted a bench of Perles claimed to have been propagated from plants which had not been forced, and they did not do nearly as well as the poorest of those propagated from forced wood, though in the same house and under the same conditions. After a house of roses is planted he makes a note on the end of the house of the number of each variety planted in that house, with date at which they were planted, which makes a very convenient reference. He says there is no money in American Beauty for him, and that he has tried Princess Beatrice and thrown it out. He considers the Bride a very profitable rose, but he can still get more money from a house of Cooks than one of Brides, due to the fact that but a limited quantity of Cooks are now grown and they therefore bring much higher prices. The pinkish shade seen in the Bride during dark winter weather de- tracts from its value, though it is on the whole a remarkably fine rose. He does not look for perfection in any rose, and believes there never will be a perfect rose. He forces Merveille de Lyon con- siderably. John Smith, foreman for John H. Tay- lor at Bayside, says that they have had le.'^s bull-head flowers on their Perles this year than last. He has the Perles on some benches tied down hybrid fashion where there is a lack of head room. The Perles seen here were in best condition of any noted around New York. He forces Niphetos two years and gets larger buds from 2-year old plants. He uses no mulch except in hot weather, feeding with liquid manure and bone dust. Says that he can cut more Gontiers than Bons from a given space and get more money for the buds ; that they will plant Watte- ville and Cusin largely for next season ; that they have thrown out Frigneuse and don't think much of Puritan. The Gon- tiers at Mr. Taylor's were in magnificent condition — best of any seen at any place visited. The Perles also were extra fine ; to look at a house of Perles here one would imagine that "the disease " was a myth. Their roses are fed with liquid manure once a week when making rapid growth — otherwise but little is given. Most of the hybrids grown here are forced in 7-inch and S-inch pots ; this necessitates a great dejj of work in mov- ing the plants from house to house as a higher temperature is required, but gives more uniformly satisfactory results, es- pecially in getting in a crop at a speci- fied time and where it is not desired to bring in a very large crop at one time. The tank for liquid manure is heated by steam pipes which run through it, and the liquid is pumped by steam power and delivered to the beds through rubber hose. The place is heated by two im- mense Exeter steam boilers, and the boiler pit is a model of neatness and con- venience as compared with the average greenhouse stoke hole. John N. May's well-known place at Summit was visited, but as he is such a regular correspondent of the Florist we made but a few notes, as follows : He finds Cusin a very popular and profitable rose, as it lights up so well at night, and it blooms with great freedom. He has thrown out Puritan — not because it don't grow and bloom satisfactorily, but be- cause it don't sell readily in the market, even when well grown. He likes the Duke for blooming from October to De- cember, but considers it of no value in spring. He uses no mulch deeper than one inch, and doesn't want any horse manure in the houses. His record of re- ceipts from each variety of rose grown shows that Bon Silene is in the lead as the most profitable rose so far this sea- son. Two new roses with which he is favorably impressed are Edmund de Biazau — pink, with a bronze tint — and Souvenir de Admiral Courbet — almost as large as Gontier, deeper in color and blooms remarkably free. Cut blooms of the Bride and Bennett seen in his cellar were certainly magnificent — buds averag- ing from two to two and one-half inches in length and without a blemish on either flower or foliage. De Forest has not found American Beauty profitable so far, but with com- mendable tenacity proposes to keep on trying, feeling that if his neighbors can make it profitable, he can also. Here the White Mermet is seen in its glory. It strongly resembles the Bride, though a slight difference in form is noted on close inspection. Mr. Lyon stated that they had cut nineteen blooms from each plant of La France up to Feb. i. A number of bouses of which the frame- work was entirely of iron were remark- ably light and will undoubtedly last many years. At T. J. Slaughter's, Madison, N. J., the American Beauty is seen at its best. In vigor of growth and freedom of bloom but little more could be asked, James Monahan, Mr. Slaughter's foremau, says they give the Beauty exactly the same treatment as the tea roses; that drying it off or resting is all folly ; that treated as a tea and kept growing continuously every shoot will bear a bud ; that the Beauty pays as well as any rose they grow, and that plants of the Beauty will produce I5 worth of bloom in a season. They have Beauties and Mermets grow- ing together in the same house, both in extra fine condition. In a house of Mer- mets planted Aug. 17 last the plants will average four and one-half feet in height. Mr. Monahan don't believe in mulching except to protect the surface of the soil in hot weather. He feeds with liquid horse manure, preferring it to that from cow manure ; the horse manure should be turned frequently till the hot am- monia is expelled before being safe to use. He likes to have his beds fairly well dried out every second day during the winter. He states that he is pleased with the Bride, that it pays well ; that 374 The American Florist, April I, Puritan lias done fairly well with them, but that it don't take well in the market. He has Mermets tied down hybrid fashion where there is a lack of head room, and they do well. A house of P.rides planted from 6inch pots July 2 last now average six feet in height, dressed with beautiful foliage clear to the bench — some of the plants are a good nine feet high — and bear large ((uautities of handsome blooms. An immense pile of sod for next year's use is protected from the weather by a shed. Louis M. Noe has three houses built last summer, the stock in which is look- ing remarkably well. His American Beauties which were planted in the house July 6 last are verj' satisfactory. He keeps them growing continuously the same as his teas. W. H. Ryan at Chatham has five houses of well-grown roses. A lot of Brides propagated Feb. 22 last, planted on benches July 6, now average five and one-half feet in height, well dressed with foliage and blooming with great free- dom. A house of Mermets planted from 2-inch pots Aug. 20 last now average four feet in height. Mr. Ryan thinks that a low temperature adds to the color of the Mermet. His Gontiers were also in most excellent condition. Some Conclusions. That Princess Beatrice is practically dead as a forcing rose ; that roses should not be fed by a mulch of any kind, as they can be handled more intelligently and consequently more successfully with- out it ; that a mulch should be used only to prevent rapid evaporation of moisture ; that many growers owe their failure to overfeeding at a time when the plants are not in sufficiently active growth to as- similate the food ; that .Vmerican lieauty is on the boards for a long run, and that it will pay to study its peculiarities in order to achieve success ; that the Ben- nett is a grand rose when well grown, and that success depends not so much upon any particular soil as upon careful and intelligent management — magnifi- cently grown Bennetts were noted doing equally well in soils of widely diversified character ; that the Perle still holds its own as our only profitable yellow forcing tea rose ; that it will pay unsuccessful growers to spend less time hunting for soil and more time in attending to every little detail of their business, many of which are now neglected ; that Mme. Cusin is going to be a very profitable rose — its remarkable freedom of bloom, good color, excellent shipping qualities and docile nature in the forcing house will make it so ; that the Bride is going to be a stayer ; that it will be many a day before Xiphetos is discarded ; that !\Ime. de Walleville is a very promising vari- ety; that Bon Sileue won't be thrown out in a hurry, though Gontier will be liberally grown ; that success can be reached by as many different routes as there are successful growers — for no two of the latter seem to agree on all points, though the general direction is the same ; that the trade will divide more and more into specialties, and that it is well for it to do so, especially in the neighborhooil of large cities ; that the rose is still the "Queen of flowers" in the opinion of flower buyers, and that it will remain so for an indefinite period. Bui,i,-Hi;ad Pkrlks. — W. J. Palmer of Buffalo says that while he gets deformed flowers from his young plants, his old plants produce perfect blooms. Malformed Perles. As some errors occurred in Mr. W. W. Coles note on this question in last issue we quote it again as corrected ; "Considerable difference of opinion exists as to the cause of malformed flow- ers of the Perle. To my mind there are several causes: Wherever we see Perles growing very strong and rank we see a good percentage of bullheads. Less strong feeding will overcome this. Again, warm treatment will be found beneficial, and I really think that a low temperature is one of the principal causes of malformed flowers. The soil also has its influence; in a very strong growing soil the evil is quite noticeable." i^k^x;^ Ko^NiRvsQ BR^^^CH ov tR\cn PtRSO^.u^^ Nvsk. The Puritan. I should feel exceedingly small were the insinuations that Mr. Cliitty advances well founded. With due respect to him and also his opinions of the Purilan rose, (my own judgment to the contrary not- withstanding) ; my opinion has some solid foundation. Although the rose houses under my charge would compare in extent with those of many leading rose growers in the country, yet I am not a commercial florist- -only a private gar- dener. It can therefore be readily seen that it is to no interest of mine to boom up the Puritan rose. In my visits to other establishments where this rose is grown, I find the results much varied. The denunciation my friend gives it would in some cases be fully deserved — possibly in his own. At others I found it fair to look upon, and in many respects a good rose. During the dull season there will appear some malformed buds, but those I nip off as soon as noticed. The Puritan is an extremely strong grower, and in its eff"orts to develop the bud, if not sustained, the buds will al- most invariably become deformed. I mean by this that the shoots starting out below the bud as low as it is intended to cut, should be taken out. It also requires ample nourishment as with all strong growers. I believe it will gain in favor as we become more acquainted with it. To day, March 15, I cut thirty-two finely developed buds with stems averaging fourteen inches in length, and thought compassionately of my friend Mr. Chitty and his "ghastly looking" products. So much for the Puritan, which when well developed has a noble bearing ; but when placed side b}' side with the dear, modest Bride, we cannot help but say, "we would be happier by far, with either, were t'other dear charmer away." Thos. I-oulds. Heaths. I have sent to your address by mail to- day samples of heaths — Erica persoluta alba and Erica melanthera — from plants a year old. Mr. Campbell grows them quite extensively ; we have at least 100 plants in 6-inch pots fully thirty inches high and eighteen inches through, one mass of flowers, and they last at least from four to six weeks in good condition. Some of the older plants are four feet high and as much through. These use- ful plants are very little seen nowadays, and I think it would pay florisis to grow them in quantity, for I know of nothing that gives as much satisfaction. These beautiful heaths are very useful, and massed with such good things as Dendro- bium nobile, D. Wardianum, Ccelogyne cristata, cyclamens and grand cinerarias such as are grown here, is a sight never to be erased from the memory. Utica, N. Y. Thos. Pattison. Forcing Lilium Candidum. In answer to Incjuirer in last number of Am. 1'lorisT I will give my mode of treatment, and am con\'inced' that he will have better success in the future if he will follow directions. I have grown L. candidum under glass for the last twenty years or longer (never on a very large scale, but from kxj to 500 a year), and at first had, like Inquirer, rather discourag- ing experience. We had no journals then such as the Florist, where any- body could ask for information and where we could find ready reply. I also doubt whether anybody could have given a satisfactory answer at the time, as there was then but verj' few of the florists en- gaged in forcing L. candidum. But per- severing, I improved after a few failures, and for the last fifteen years have bloomed every bulb I selected from three different batches planted in open ground. I lake up the oldest lot of bulbs when the stems begin to show signs of decay- ing after blooming ; select the best bulbs and plant two of them in a 7 inch pot, the latter to have two inches of drainage in the bottom and filled with ordinary good sandy loam, without any addition of stimulants. I then l)ury the pots over the rim in an open sunny situation, give them a good watering and let them alone until frosty weather. Later planting is not advisable, as candidum will jjiake a i888. The American Florist. 375 fall growth, and this should be made in the pots, as we want to save this growth as well as the roots made at that period. Success depends ou having the plants in a healthy condition by Nov. i, when they may go in ordinary greenhouse temperature — say about 50°. More heat may be given after the stems begin to develop, when also a light stimulant may be given once or even twice a week in the shape of manure-water. I force no imported bulbs, but first plant them out in open ground for one or even two years, because they are very sensitive to being kept out of ground for even only a week or two, and I never can tell how long they have been out of ground, even if I buy of dealers here in this city. To keep down green fly, which attacks lilies in preference to any other plant under glass, I prefer to place tobacco stems be- tween the pots or under the benches than to smoke the house. Inquirer's bulbs were certainly planted too late to insure good success, and the soil may have contained too much manure. Rochester, N. Y. John B. KELLER. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1887. April I — Tem., morning 40°, noon 44°, evening 36°. Wind W. to E. Continued dividing, potting and plunging in hot- beds Alternantheras aurea and versicolor — potting in rose pots. Planted daisies and pansies in cold frame. Potted rooted cuttings of coleus. 2— Tem. 41, 47, 50. SW., SE., SW. Same as yesterday. 3 — Tem. 40, 76, 68. S. Sunday. 4 — Tem. 29, 30, 27. NW. to N. Con- tinued dividing, potting and plunging alternantheras in hotbeds. Laid temper- ate hotbeds for geraniums. 5— Tem. 20, 39, 32. NW. to SE. Same as yesterday. 6— Tem. 37, 48, 40. SE. to E. Divided, potted and plunged in hotbeds Alternan- theras amcena and latifolia. Potted little tuberous begonias in thumb-pots. Potted rooted cuttings of coleus. 7— Tem. 38, 45, 39. E. to NE. Potted and plunged lobelias in hotbeds. Com- menced repotting and plunging gerani- ums in hotbeds. Repotted tropseolums into 3-inch pots. Shaded glass front of palm house with paint. 8— Tem. 39, 49, 47. SE. Same as yesterday, and prepared more temperate hotbeds for geraniums. 9— Tem. 56, 80, 74. SW. Continued repotting and plunging geraniums. Pre- pared more temperate beds for same. Potted rooted cuttings of abutilons. Sowed fern spores. 10— Tem. 59, 80, 74. SW. Easter Sun- day. II — Tem. 44, 45, 39. N. Continued re- potting and plunging geraniums in hot- beds. Divided and potted Achyranthes Lindenii in 3inch pots. Cleaned winter coverings from rose beds, clematis and hollyhocks. Glazed broken sashes in frame vard. 12— Tem. 56,83, 63. SW. toSE. Trim- med and tied standard roses. Contin- ued repotting and plunging geraniums in hotbeds. Trimmed alyssums and gna- phaliums. 13— Tem. 45, 55, 60. NE. toSE. Same as yesterday, and sowed in cold frame seeds of portulacca, zinnias, balsams, as- ters, ipomcEas and celosias. 14— Tem. 65, 76, 74. S. Continued re- potting and plunging geraniums. Di- vided and potted Achyranthes Lindenii. Prepared more hotbeds for geraniums. 15— Tem. 58, 54, 49. W. to N. Same as yesterday, and potted single dahlia seedlings. Cleared frame yard of manure surrounding frames. An Easter Basket. This is a white enameled basket stand- ing on gilt feet. The body of the basket is formed from a square piece of woven willow. The four comers are drawn up from the center and are turned over, making four pockets. The edges of the basket are all gilt bound. The pockets are filled with spring flowers, a drooping cluster of lily of the valley, having in the opposite pocket one of myosotis. Pan- sies stud another pocket, with daffodils opposite. In the center of the basket there are daisies and tulips with hybrid roses rising from the middle. This is one of the most elegant designs for a sou- venir of the season, and is introduced by Brower of New York. Boston. The blizzard which struck many of the eastern cities so severely was quite mod- erate in its dealings with Boston, and but little permanent damage was done to greenhouses or stock. The effect of the storm on the flower trade was to cause quite a stagnation and overstocking of goods, as owing to the blockading of the railroads nothing could be sent away. Lily of the valley, tulips, hybrids and Jacqs are all very abundant and prices are low. Lilies of all kinds are coming in freely, and there is not a great scarcity of anything at present, although a heavy Easter trade will no doubt clean out some varieties pretty thoroughly. W. J. S. The Great Storm. The genuine Manitoba blizzard which has played such havoc in the east first made itself apparent in the vicinity of New York about midnight of Sunday, March 11, and lasted all day Monday, Monday night and a good share of Tues- day. During the first thirty-six hours of the storm the temperature was very near- ly down to zero all the time. The snow drifted badly, and from Sunday night till Thursday morning railroad trans- portation in this section was prac- tically stopped. Flowers which flo- rists succeeded in shipping Monday were not delivered in the city till Thurs- day morning. While the damage to greenhouses was considerable, there is general surprise that it was no worse. J. N. O. New Orleans. Conrad Koeniger, the able gardener for Dr. T. G. Richardson, has taken unto himself a wife, and expects to establish himself on his own account. E. Baker has sold out his establishment and retired to the country. R. E. Simons has established a nursery at the old place of E. Baker on Henry Clay avenue. Chas. Eble has opened a florists' store at 4 Camp street, and is doing well. R. Maitre has removed his store to 140 Canal street, in the Pickwick Club build- ing. Fonta & Wilson have a city depot for the sale of plants at 4 Camp street. C. Thomas is fitting up a nursery near the old exposition grounds. J. Fonta huilt a large rose house 20 x 200 feet last fall, also three other large houses. He makes a specialty of roses, begonias, palms and ferns ; has done a fine business this season. J. Eblen, Jos. Muller, C. Hoist and J. H. Menard have made large additions of glass to their already extensive establish- ments. J. H. Menard is kept busy booking orders for his two new hybrid roses, and expects to sell at least 8,000 this season. V. Valentine, one of our oldest land- scape gardeners, has retired from busi- ness on account of old age. Richard Ory is now manager of the Elks nursery. Paul Scholz is now gardener to A. C. Hutchison, Esq.; F. H. Schmidt to H. T. Cottam, Esq.; and Louis Knauf to the Hon. J. D. Houston. H. A. Despommier is laying out a park 500x1000 feet with miniature lakes, etc. for J. L. Harris, Esq., above Baton Rouge, La. The cut flower trade has been quite brisk this season, but the prices have been low, roses blooming out of doors nearly all winter. H. A. D. For Decreased Postage on Plants and Seeds. The Senate postal committee has unani- mously reported a bill to make the post- age ou seeds, plants, bulbs and cions one cent for each four ounces (four cents per pound), instead of one cent for each ounce (16 cents per pound) as at present. The majority of the house postal com- mittee have reported the same bill, but fixed the rate one cent for each two ounces (eight cents per pound), but a strong minority of the House committee report in favor' of the 4 cent rate. The prospects are therefore bright for the passage of the bill in the Senate at the 4-cent limit. But to get that rate in the House, more work is needed. Write at once to your congressmen and to both your senators at Washington, urging their support of the 4-cent per pound postage bill. If you have already writ- ten, send another note reiterating your request that they support the bill which provides for a 4-cent per pound rate. Now is the time your efforts and influ- ence will be felt. Surplus Stock. — If you have any sur- plus stock or stock of any kind you wish to sell at wholesale, advertise it in the Florist. ^1^ The American Florist. April /, ficcoA riofeJi, Detroit, Mich. — The Detroit Floral Co. have opened a store at 197 Wood- ward avenue. Buffalo. — W. J. Palmer has opened a branch store under the Genesee house, with his son in charge. Ki„\TBUSH, N. Y. — Among the princi- pal sufiFerers from the storm, by falling roofs under the weight of snow, are the sons of Wm. Beunett, C. F. Wulf, Kretsch- marr Bros, and P. B. Meissner. Louisville, Ky. — The Louisville Flo- ral and Hort. society contemplates hold- ing an exhibition of flowers and plants next September upon a scale larger than has yet been attempted in the south. Chicago.— The wife of Frederick Brookes, the son of Chicago's pioneer florist, died March 13. W. J. Stewart of Boston was in the city March 15. Wm. Schindler, a west side florist, is dead. Chatham, N. J. — W. H. Ryan started in here last fall with five rose houses, 1 20 X 18 each. Mr. Ryan is probably one of the youngest rose growers in the I'nited States, being but 20 years of age. Nvack, N. Y. — ^J. Wiuterbottom will build two 150-foot houses for violets and carnations this season. The rose growers of Xyack are beginning to fear that they may lose their soil, especially when they see it carried away by the satchel full. Madison, X. J. — ^James Monahan, who has been foreman for T. J. Slaughter for a number of years, will start in business for himself here this summer. Louis IL Xoe is a new rose grower here. He has three large houses and his stock is in fine condition. LICXINC.TON. Ky. — Mr. D. Honaker, the florist who mysteriously disappeared from his home about fourteen mouths ago has returned. His health is greatly impraired. The disappearance created a decided sensation at the time, as no rea- son was assigned for his leaving. New ?Iaven, Conn. — An employe of florist Frank .S. Piatt was imprisoned in the greenhouses nearly two days during the big storm, by snow which had col- lected in immense drifts around the place. When dug out he was weak from his long fast and pretty well scared. Greenwich, Conn. — One of the green- houses belonging to Alexander Mead was crushed by the weight of snow on the roof March 12, during the recent bliz- zard, Damage to houses and stock about $1,1100. The houses were connected together b)' gutters, and between some tlie snow lay nine feet deep. Worcester, Mass. — The exhibition of the Hort. society, March 15, was one of the best " openings " in the history of the society. Mr. H. V. .>\. J,ange cap- tured all the medals ofl'ered by the " Gen- eral Union of Holland" for bulbs in bloom. Among many other attractions was a fine display of blooming orchids. Cleveland. — Robert Hughes will re- move from his old place on Kuclid avenue the coming June. He has pur- chased land on Prospect street east of Wilson avenue, and will erect green- houses there soon. J. C. (iooding & Co. is the name of a new firm compo.sed of Messrs. J. C. CSooding, David Charles- worth and W. J. I4: liasa thorc.uBh ])ractical knowledge of his i)rofe8slon; can be highly recommended. A. T. Petersiix, Bo.\ 12i;, Kiverside, 111. UTUATION WANTE1)-By a flrst-dass rose ^ yrowcrarui planlsnian. etc.: best of references IITIATION WANTED- By a flrst-class gardener. ■> man ot long practical experience in all branches f horticulture; married, without family. Address Fl{l::l> WKHKEU. Morristown, New Jersey. the gardening and Horist protession. Address FI.OIIIST Gaudknek, Postoftlce, Elgin, 111 SITUATION WANTED-By a tlrst-dass gardener; n single, German. 12 years' experience, competent in :ill its branches; commercial or private— latter preferred. Address M. 1.. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-As foreman in a coni- n mercial place; thorouglily understands the ship- pingbusiness; good cut Hower worker; single; age 311 years. Address M. E.. care American Florist. LJITUATION WANTED— By a young man as Horist. n Understands propagating especially and grow- ing roses; has had good experience. Address, slat- ing salary, GKO. K. Khebs. care Mrs. Willis, Versailles, Ky. UTUATION WANTED— By a flrst-class com- 1 mercial man. as rose-grower and propagator or yreman; thoroughly understands growing and forc- IB rose^ and other cut flowers. Address H. M., care American Honst ; understands ' ■ ' eclal- rchld 11 greenh - tv I'ears' experience in the g Nursery, tit. Albans. England. Acdress .). A. FlTZi;l:UAl,i', Fitchl.urg, Ma: LllTUATlON WANTED -As gardener or Horist, b; n an Englishman. 2fi years of age, married; ha :(:. Btix 47.1. Amesbury, Mas; llTUATlll.N WANIKIl l!\ UITDATION WANTFIl kj mercial place; flrsl-r roses especially: cut Ho perieiice; age :l.S; UTUATION WANTBD lly a competent man > married, with ICyeiirs- experience in all braiichc this profession, as manager ..r head gardener o .. ^ .,.„ ^..perienced rose and general plant grower— none but those requiring services of a thorough man need reply, and those replying will please state terms. Address I... Florist. West Chester, l»a. Anu^ricaii Fl" O ITUATK IN W A N'l'KD- On a gentleman s place as O h,.a.l ga,.l,'n.'r. Iboroughly conversant w til all brancbcM ol the iir'>lcssloii; has made a special study of oribliN and fancv plants, and has collected them in South America:Borved time with Hon. Krastus Corning of Albany, N. V. Married, small faiiilly: best of reforencOB. Address U. M.GlihJ, icare Wm. Orey>, Kenwood, Albany Co . N. A . L1ITUATION W.\NTED By experienced florist and 11 gardener of :* vears" practice ; single middle aged man; flrst-class rose and cut Hower grower; good de- signer; experienced in vegetaliles and lawn. Capa- ble of taking charge of commercial or private place. References flrst-class. Address Gcsr STKl.MiAtsi.ii. i:u N.CthSt.. Philadelphia. I'a. SITUATKIN WANTBD-By a flrst-class young Ho- rist. Danish, slrgle. inilustrious. honest, active, reliable, sober and intelligent; understand all branches as gardener and florist; flrst-class rose and ..ui-nHtion grower and general stock: flue taste In up Horal designs and arranging flowers for (1 bookkeeping; best ref- lecoration; also undersittim i»i>ufcii*:cpoiK, u^ov ■< ^rences: commercial place preferred; only tho wanting a flrstrclass man need apply. * •->-"-" K. S. Uasmcssex. Y. M. C. a.. Wall Addr 1. N. v. w T. BENToN Leiteh. 1 4. 81 S. Clark St., Chicago. "ll'ANTED TO LEASE— Greenhouses, with bouse VV and ground, in vicinity iif New York; must be in good condition. Address Co.MMEBClAL, Am. Florist. Chicago. ^\ \NTBD-Man to work at oncf houpe and vegetable garden hicli must be low. Add EUS. Bradford. Stark Co.. III. "llfANTED-A man competent to grow cut flowers VV and plants, in a commercial place: must lie strictly temperate. State wages and where formerly engaged. M. E. HfTCHlxso.S' A Co , "^ " Portsmouth. N. H. AA^ANTKD— A flrst-class and experienced propaga- Vt tor of roses, clematis, coniferous and broad- leaved evergreens. State salary, and where former- ly employed. Address CAl.lioUN-iA X L-iihERY Co. .Niles, Alameda Co.. Cal. "r\' ANTED— Partner in general nursery and green- VV house business in Florida; established 4 years: ust have a pretty thorough knowledge ot the busi- ITiTANTED-AII florists to know the Syracuse Pot- VV tery Co.. is running day and night trying toflll its cash orders. Freights reduced 10 per cent. March 5 Rate to St. Louis Site. During March and April only cash orders can be flUed. Read our advertise- ment J- N PEKKtNS. lOR S ALB— The best retail florist's and seedsman's business In the Northwest (population 150.01X1). Reason for selling, with full part on application. Address (t. Chicago. F lOR SALE— Established florist's business; small ipital required: if not sold will lease on very ■•'■■' ■'• proprietor engaged in other busi- Watertown, N. Y. : brick FOR SALF:- (5ood-paying old Horist busin brick greenhouses, newest improvements dwelling, large barn; four blocks from business cen- ter of city of 10,000 inhabitants; rare chance for a gar- dener; sold cheap: good reasons for selling. Ad- dress A. B.. American Florist, t^hlcago. L'OR SALF;— Very desirable florist business, estah- r lished 187:1; onlv Horist store in the heart of the cilv; greenhouses less than a mile distant: nearly in.liOC square feet of glass; sulindid local and ship- ping trade: city 4.>l»Hl pnpulatn'n. Rare chance; g(.od reasons for s.'ll.ng Address Ma' , care American Florist. FOR SALE. OR TO LET— A Horist establishment, situated in tine of the most popular parts of Brooklyn, L. 1.. comprising six ((>) greenhouses with steam heating apparatus, and patent window lifters. One of said houses stocked with forty odd camellias. Also dwelling house, stable and sheds. Slie of ground, 100 X '.tlO feet. Inquire or address At a bargain, in a town of '-11.000 inhabitants, an old established florists establishment, consisting of :i acres of land, 8 room brick dwelling house, brick stable, wagon shed, Ac. three greenhouses well stocked, heated by hot water, hotbed sash. Ac. All In excellent condition. Can be reached In one hour from St. Louis hy three dltTerent railroads. For further particulars apply to Michel Plant and Seed Co., 718 Olive SI., S(. Louis. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE Bcl.MiKlin; I" llo' l"lc AlcN)ni,I.Tl.rc,..il.iiv.in llnun- tree, .^la^- , ten inMuit.- in .t.il c>. r. H. U.. four gn'cnb"ii-c- licalc.l bv lint water; nne In Tea roses; one In Hybrids; one I'ink house: one Violet hou'e. Each 120 feet long. Town water on the place, recently Introduced. There is a cottage house of six rooms, and a house of twelve rooms; stable, wagon shed, and one and one-quarter acres of land. Price of house * 2000. Price of cottage LOOO. Price of greenhimses 5,000. Or will sell whole for 7.000. HOLBROOK & Fox. 13 Postofflce S<|iiare, IIOSTON, MA.SS. i888. The American Florist. iir THE THREE B. B. B's- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BENWETT, Sttll rank as tbe three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing;. 1 offer also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAW, METEOR. And all other new and standard varieties of Teas. Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, etc., etc. that are desirable for the trade, in e.\tra line plants at rea- sonable prices. 1 also offer for the tlrst time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. Fordescrip- tion. prices, etc , etc., write for Trade List to SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY. A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Orders are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, In any size pots and in any quantity : PERLE DES JAKDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA EEANCE, SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, C. MERMET, AMERICAN BEAUTY, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. 10th, 18SS. Send for circular giving prices and terms. Mention American Florist. New American Roses SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON and ANNIE COOK. Souvenir of Woottoii is a red Hybrid Tea raised from seed of Bon Silene fertilized with Louis Van Houtte. It is perfectly double, as sweet as La France, and surpasses any hybrid tea in growth, and blooming on my place every shoot with hardly any exception produces a flower. The shoots are long and erect and produced quickly and very freely. Annie Cook is a delicate shade of pink chang- ing to white under glass in raid-winter. It is a seed- ling from Bon Silene; extra strong grower, and the flowers can be grown to extra large size. Both roses besides being great winter bloomers will make val- uable market roses. New Violet, Md. Millet, of a distinct rose color shaded with lilac ; has proved, so far, perfectly healthy. It is a splendid grower and an immense bloomer. Perdoz.PerlOO Souvenir of Wootton, 3-inch pots $6.00 $35.00 4-inch pots S.OO Annie Cook, 3-inch pots ti.CO 35.00 Violet, Md. Millet 2.50 8.00 All orders must be accompanied with cash. ADDRESS: J. COOK, Florist, BALTIMORE. MD. PERLE DES JARDINS. ROSES A SPECIALTY. Vigorous and robust young plants, propagated from healthy stock, which was never afflicted with Black Spot, nor produced bull-heads. Thumb pots. 16.00 per 100; 3x4 pots, SIO.OO per lUO. Also La France, Niphetos, C. Mermet, Bon Silene, at same rate. Papa Qontier $10.00 to $15 00 per 100. Discount by the 1000. J. k:a.i>i:^e?T2j, Box 170. STAPLETON. Staten Island, N. Y. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE. Ky. 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2'i-inch pots. Per 100 The Bride, Perle des Jardins, La France $ 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami, C. Mermet 4.00 Francis Bennett, Duke of Connaught 10.00 Mad. Watteville, Etoile de Lyon, Malmaison, . 5.U0 Sombreuil, Hermosa 5.00 Adam Tea, Queen Scarlet, Safrano 4.00 Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at.... 8.00 ED. MORAT, 719 Fourth Ave., Louisville, Ky. ISSS. ISSS. We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2'2-in- plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES in large supply at very reasonable prices-Am. Beautv, Paj>a Goiilier, Golden Pearl, II'. F. Bennett, The Bride, Her Majestv, La France, Genl. Jacq., Perle des Jardins, Niphetos, C. Mermet, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d''un Ami, Sunset, Mad de lyatteviUc, and hundreds of others. ALL THE LATEST NEW HOS'ES-Ludole, Mad. Etienne. Mad. Scipion Cachet, Mdlle. Claudine Perreau, Docteur Grill, Vicontlesse de IVautier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA — '^ 5>scia«v.— immense stock, strong, open ground plants, all sizes, very low. PAso Buists Variegated Leaved Althea, Japan Judas, Japan Snoiv i?a// (Vibur- num plicatum), Japan Rose (Rosa Rugosa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the best Hardy Shrubbery and Climbing Vines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii {Boston Ivy'), Akebia Quinata, the New Halliana, and other Sweet-Scented Honevsuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemums, and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., — :ROSE QROW^ERS,:— \A^EST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. NEW FORCmG ROSE FOR 1888. GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN. Pronounced by leading rose growers superior to the W. F BENNETT in color and lasting qualties. It is sent out as a Hybrid Perpetual, but its habits and forcing capacity would seem to entitle it to a prominent place among the Hybrid Teas. DKSCRIRTION : Large, full, oi good shape, globular, very vigorous, and remarkably tree flowering, sweet scented, showing a perfect elongated bud, and owing to its excitability, will probably prove the best SCARLET FORCING ROSE in existence. A limited stock will be ready for delivery the latter part of April, and larger orders can be filled during May. . *15.00: t-acli. ail.50. X**t oash with order ADDRESS j^_ ^^_ zde: \ze::^f=?, lO BroacKvav, NEW VORTv. ROSES! ROSES ! ROSES ! We are booking orders for tlie leading Teas and Hybrids in any quantity desired at lowest possible prices. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS ON BRIDE AND MERMETS. A.11 Kirst-Class Stoclv. W^e also offer a fine lot of ^^j^FfiED DORNER PELARGONIUMS. &^5^* For prices and information, address JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, Miami and Gratiot Avenues, DETROIT, MICH. James L. Boyson, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. Ut Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogue of the NEW EUROPEAK ROSES will be ready January 1, 1S8S, and will be sent fri on application. A large stock of the last two years varieties, : well as all the older kinds for sale. ISO «S . IMPORTER AND GROMZ^ER HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES IZiriLLIAM H. SPOOWER, .laiualca Plain, Boston, Maas. m^ ^^ We can still furnisli many thousand fineyoungf Roses of below named HYBRIDS, at 56.00 per 100, orS55.oo per 1,000. Paul Neyron, Jacqeminot, Mme. Chas. Wood, Anna de Diesbach, Senator A'aisse, Countess of Oxford. Magna Charta, L. van Houtte. Souvenir de Montault, Mar. Vaillant, Francois Level, etc., etc. Several thousand strong HERMOSAS, $5 per 100. Also an unbroken assortment of TEAS, fine stock, J4.00 per 100, 535.00 per 1,000. Send list and we will quote lowest prices. Also a large quantity of best leading plants ready now. Catalogues Free to all. Address KANZ & MEUKER, WANTED TO EXCHANGE. Cyclamen maculata t tiphytoD (Moon Flower) plants. E. HALL 4 SON, Clyde, Ohio. The American Florist. April Easter Floral Fashions. Styles for Easter, the grandest floral festival of the year, have rarely been so expensive and beautiful. While there are very few set pieces, arrangements are bold and clear. Better taste character- izes the work of our florists this season than has ever before been the average in the metropolis. Orders are very few for designs, even for memorial altar pieces. Florists suggest some chaste arrange- ments at a certain position on the altar or in the chancel, which is far more ef- fective than a basket or design which is almost lost to sight among other flowers. Plants enter more largely into altar and room embellishments than previous- ly. The massing of cut blossoms around the base of pulpit, font and lectern is done away with, and instead a charming intermixture of blooming plants and vines is made. Rhododendrons and aza- leas are enhanced by a half veiling of soft greenery. An exquisite church decoration is made by a gothic screen of cyperus which entirely covers the rear wall of the altar. Among the grassy foliage lilies are placed and branch out so that their beautiful cups and comely clusters are seen in clear relief. L. Harrisii and L. candidum prevail. The highest plants should be placed in the center, and lilies are more effective in this position than other flowers. Font, pulpit and lectern are trimmed with as- paragus, with the plant group rising up from the base. White flowers take the lead and form the main decoration of altars. Lilacs, pale purple rhododen- drons and delicate pink azaleas edge the arrangement, and whatever memorial ef- fects are made are done in strong colors if so desired. For instance, a little group of certain flowers particularly loved by the one remembered rise from an ivy base. There are always places on the altar where a neat floral effect adds to its elegance. Decorations of drawing rooms for Piaster weddings will show a great pro- fusion of vines with a glaring cluster of brilliant blossoms from under these, such as tulips, genesta or hybrid roses Man- telpieces are shrouded with strings of foliage which, in the high Oueen Anne sorts, are fastened in the cente: at the top, trail down, and between the curtains rises the floral efl'ect. Old-fa.shioned mantel shelves have a vine draping which is drawn back, and the bloom rises from the fireplace between the parted greenery. On the center of the shelf a blooming plant is placed of harmonious color, the pot being bound with the moire sash of Easter lilv white. Brides' gowns for the fortnifjht follow- ing Easter will be trimmed with lily of the valley almost exclusively. One or two of the brides will wear white lilacs, but the favorite flower is lily of the val- ley for dress ornamentation. A sash which is very narrow at the left shoulder and widens until it meets the skirt drapery at the right side is composed of the flowers. The foundation of the sash is soft silk, and it falls loose from across the corsage. This is a lovely garniture and easily applied. Boxes the shape of an egg have been ordered for cut flowers for Easter gifts. These boxes are white satin and come in several sizes as ordered. Only novelties in the floral line are put in them, and not roses; white stocks, white violets, lilies, snowballs and gardenias are ar- ranged so that each flower looks as if it had grown where placed. The box is tied with Easter lily white ribbon. On some of these boxes is stamped in gold script a suitable motto. F.^nnie A. Benson. New York. New York. Mr. Court of London is in the city. Mr. Peter B. Mead is recovering from a severe illness. The first auction sale of orchids this season was held March 6. Klunder rented a large house on F'ifth avenue in which to hold his Easter show of plants. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barr started for Florida March 7. The spring auction sales have so far been unusually successful, and stock has brought good prices. Pteris tremula is imported from Ber- muda. The large cut fronds are very handsome and decorative. C. L. Allen delivered an interesting lecture before the Farmers' Club March 6 on selection in relation to seed grow- ing. Carl Jurgens and Wm. McCloud of Newport and J. B. Murdoch of Pittsbiirgh were taking in the sights in the vicinity of the city recently. The demand for artificially colored flowers is about ended. As soon as the public understood that they were dyed they were no longer wanted. John Logan, formerly gardener to Mrs. Stevens, has engaged with Whitelaw Reid, editor of the New York Tribune, and is to have superintendence of his extensive acres. The meeting of the I'lorists' Club which should have been held the 14th inst. did not take place on account of the snow blockade making it impossible for mem- bers to be present. John Thorpe is going in heavily to forcing peaches. Amateur horticultur- ists, as well as professionals, have caught the craze for growing vegetables and fruit in hothouses. Siebrecht & Wadley had intended hold- ing a rose show March 20, but adverse weather so interfered with the supply of selected stock that they have postponed it until after F;aster. J. Scallon has made a star twenty-eight feet in diameter for a dinner centerpiece, which is composed of twenty sections, each onedifferent. Twohundred bunches of heliotrope comprise one point. T. C. Tweddle, of P. L. Bogart & Co., the Sixth avenue florists, died March 11, of pneumonia. The funeral was to have occurred on the 13th, but owing to the great storm was postponed till the 20th. when the remains were sent to Green- wich, Conn,, and interred there. There is a glut in the cut flower mar- ket, the usual dullness in business at this season causing little or no demand, and there being a great supply of bloom. Good American Beauty roses sold for six cents each at the Thirty-fourth street ferry this morning (March 21) and Jacqueminots for two cents. Among the suff'erers from the late blizzard were John F'inn, Louis Meyer of Staten Island, Peter Henderson, Alfred Edwards, W. C. Wilson, Bailey Leech, James Tapliu and Bennett's Sons, Flat- bush, all of whose greenhouses were more or less damaged. Peter Henderson probably met with the largest loss. New York Retail Prices. Perles, Niphetos, Souvs, |i to J1.50 a dozen ; Gontiers, %\ to f2 ; Brides, %}, to $4 ; Niels, I3 ; Mermets, Jacqs, |i to J3 ; La France, Is ; hybrids, ^3, |6 and J9, ac- cording to (juality ; gardenias, f 2 ; tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, lily of the valley, $1; pansies, 25 cents ; mignonette, J 1.20 to|i.5o; Neapolitan violets, 75 cents to %\ a hundred ; Maria Louise violets, f 1 to |i.,so a hundred: smilax, 40 cents a string ; Asparagus tenuissimus, 75 cents a string ; A. plumosa, |i a string. F^LAT.s of blooming tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs assist greatly in making a brilliant display in the windows of many eastern florists' stores. The blooms are cut as wanted, and buyers feel better to think that they are cut fresh from the plants in their presence. Flats of bloom- ing snowdrops were noted at Small ^c Son's, at Washington. A I'iRM OK New York florists have obtained fi4S.72 worth of experience from v.. Berry Wall, the well-known New- York dude. He gave it to them in the shape of orders for costly boxes of flow- ers. They have obtained a judgment for the amount of their bill, but it remains unsatisfied, as ]•;. Berry has nothing that can be levied upon except his nerve, which he carried with him when he left. White chenille is appropriately used for lettering funeral designs. i888. The American Florist. 379 f Lli!(i /Al!li®J!ii/4I!» IFlL@l@0@ir Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed, Discounts, 3 months, 5 per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for Jarge space. The AdvertisinE Department of the American Florist la for Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to l^" Advertisements for April 15 issue must REACH US by noon, April 11. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Our issue op Aprii, 15 will be of in- creased size, and we shall send out 2,000 sample copies — making a total issue on that date of 7,000 copies. Print your spring trade list and price lists of surplus stock in this issue. We will print your list and circulate it to 7,000 wholesale buyers for less money than the postage alone would cost you, and in addition the Florist is preserved for reference which would be the case with but very few of your lists otherwise mailed. A whole page for one insertion costs only 1:42 ; a half page f2i ; one column I14 ; half col- umn f 7, If you wish additional copies of your price lists to enclose in letters or send in response to requests, we will print them for you at the rate of J3 per thous- and size of full page, or ^2.50 per thous- and if of smaller size ; not less than one thousand at this rate. We believe that we can save you money and secure you far better returns by this means. Try it ! Copy of advertisements for April 15 issue should reac/i us as early as possible — the earlier the better — and not later than April 9. Catalogues Received. D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., seeds ; EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., roses, fruit and ornamental trees ; P. J. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga., plants ; R. J. Halliday, Baltimore, Md., wholesale circular plants ; Gould's Mfg. Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y. , spraying pumps and garden engines ; Michigan Lake Shore Seed Co., South Haven, Mich., seeds and plants; Max Deegen, Jr., Kostritz, Thuringia, Germany, plants, bulbs and trees ; Ketten Freres, Luxembourg, Europe, new roses ; W. W. Coles, Lansdowne, Pa., chrysan- themums and roses ; Selover & Atwood, Geneva, N. Y., nursery stock; Henry Moore, Memphis, Tenn., plants; W. A. Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, seeds; Drumm & Baker Bros., Fort Worth, Tex., plants and seeds ; E. L. Koethen, Zanes- ville, O., plants ; L. D. C. Hopkins & Son, Cortland, N. Y., plants and seeds; Har- kett's Floral Nursery, Dubuque, la., plants; B. P. Critchell & Co., Cincinnati, plants and seeds. Beautiful Pan.sies.— a quantity of flowers of very large size and handsome colors and markings have been sent us by Mr. W. F. F. Murray, Atco, N. J., who states that the plants were raised from home grown seed. The flowers sent were equal in size and beauty in color and shadings to any we have seen. NEW CATALOGUES. DO NOT FAIL TO SEND FOR OUR Just published, containing the latest information which every planter should have and which cannot be found elsewhere. No. i, Fruits, 48 pages, loc; No. 2, Ornamental Trees, etc., illustrated, 136 pages, 15c.; No. 3, Strawberries ; No. 4, Wholesale ; No. 5, Roses, 28 pages, free. Nos. i, 2, 3 and 5 bound together in cloth, forming a complete manual for relerence, 50C. EULWANGER &, BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y. ofeAafs Ma7(CelL*. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, March 2f,. Roses. Teas t2.00'® Jil.OO Perles, Niphetos B.OO ® 8.0O Mermets 8.00®18.(JO jacqs is.ooeav.ix) Hybrids 12.00 (? 26.00 Carnations, short 1 .'>0 " long 2.50 Callas 12.00 Candidum 8.01) Longltloruiu 20.00 Sptrea 2.00(» 3.00 Violets, Fansies .50 Smilax 18.00 ®20.0() Adlantuma L.'iO New Yobk, March 2(1. Roses, Bon Sllene J!2.00 ® 3.00 " Perles, Niphetos 3.00 Souvs, Gontiers 3.00 Mermets. Cusins, Brides .'>.00 La France 6.00® 8.00 Bennetts 2.00 Am. Beauty. Puritan 1.5.00 Jacqs S.OO Hybrids 10.00 (» 30.00 Carnations, long stems 1.50 short stems 1.00 Mignonette 2.00 Smilax .55.00 Hyacinths, narcissus 3.00 Lily of the valley, tulips 3.00 Violets .50 Gardenias dozen 1.00 CHICAGO, March 27. Roses, Perles. Niphetos 6.00® 7.00 BonSilenes 4.00® 5,00 Mermets, Brides 8.00 " Bennetts, La France, Bukes 8.00 Am. Beauties, Jacqs 18.00 Carnations, short 1.50 long 2.00® 2..'iO Smilax 25.00 Lily of the valley , daffodils 5.00 Roman hyacinths, narcissus 5.00 Violets .75 Callas 22.00 Adiantum ferns 100 Candidums 12.50 ®i 16.00 Phlladblphia, Marc"h 2t> Rosea, Teas fS.OO " Bennetts 8.00 Mermets, Jacqs 15.00 " Perles.Souvs 5.00 Niphetos, Bon Silenes 4.00 ■' LaFrance 12.00 " Am. Beauties, Puritans 20.00 Guillotts 8.00 Gontiers. Brides .. .*. 11.00 Magna Charta 25.00 Carnations 75® 1.00 Lily of the valley 3.00 Dutch hyacinths 8.00 Harrisii lilies 20.00 Callas 15.00 Smilax 20.00 Violets, single per bunch .2;') " double '* .50 Business quiet and flowers plentiful. Wm. J. STEWART, Cut Flowers i Florists' Supplies ^ss WHOLESALE ^^ 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CHAS. E. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 38 SO. 16th Street, S PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, €3 Bromfield St., under Hort. HaU, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier, Bennett, Pierre Guillott, American Beauty. Mer- met, La France, Malmaison, Cook, Bride, Niphetos, Perle. Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long stemg; other flowers in variety. We shall have a particularly larse lot of Mermets and Perles. so that in sendinff to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feel reasonably sure of getting them Unknown parties must give satisfactory reference or 'et us send C. O- D. Write for information. Best Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, new Japanese Maple. Tree Pfeonies. TJlac Syringa Japonica, Prunus Pissardii, Hydrangea Paniciilata. Ampelopsis, Clematis, and all other choice HARDY Trees, Shrubs, Roses, etc., in any quantity at lowest rates. COLLECTIONS OF BEST HARDY SHRUBS, very fine and cheap. Catalogues on applicatiun. 308 Broadway, NEW ^YOKK. Tho^. Yonng, Jr., \ (Jo, Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 1885, 20 W. 24th St., XEW YORK. Wholesale Dealer in Gut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. Established 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission [Merchants OF — CUT Fi^XvOWEieS, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. C. Strauss & Co., Telephone 977. WASHINGTON, D. C. WHOLEsaLE Hose (^rowers AND DEALJEKS. LARGE STOCK OF ALL THE NEW ROSES. Orders btioked for yonut; stock !tt special rates, GEO. MULLEN, 17 CHAPMAN PLACE, (near Parker House), WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION DEALER IN Fresh Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies. Flowers carefully packed and shipped to all points Express in Western and Midd Orders by Telegraph, Mail. Teleph' Promptly attended to. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers p^^ Florists* Supplies 61 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Roses and other Flowers, caretuUy packed, to all points in Wes*«rn and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is impossible to fill your order. kennicott bros., Wholesale s Plorists. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consignments solicited. ST WasUington Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc., Address, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. :ivi. Jvi^^rvSM, 306 S. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS, AISD GROiarERS' AGENT. Begular shipping orders especially solicited. 38o The American Florist. Apfil J, ^eeil @7a9,0. Seed Trade association.— William Meggat, president, Wethersfield, Conn.: Albert M. Mc- CuUough, secretary, Cincinnati, O. Mr. Geo. S. Haskell of Rockford, 111., has just returned from an eastern trip. PETER Henderson & Co., New York, make a display in their show window of a miniature farm. Pennsylvania Hort. Society will hold its spring show at Philadelphia beginning April lo. Frank T. Emerson of Omaha has spent three weeks in the east taking con- tracts for vine seeds and sweet corn. We hear reports of heavy mail trade at Philadelphia with Maule and Burpee ; also with Vick at Rochester and Hender- son in New York. Mr. C. p. Avery, the well-known pea grower, died in New York city March 12 from the effects of an attack of pneu- monia. Mr. .\very's death will cause a serious loss to many seedsmen with whom he had large contracts. Seeds in the Canadian Mails. Washington, D. C, March 14.— Mr. White of New York offered a resolution requesting the postmaster-general to in- form the House whether any stated law prevents the mailing in Canada of seeds, plants and bulbs grown by American citizens on American soil, and if there is no provision of law prohibiting it, whether he has assumed to impose a penalty at the rate of |,^20 a ton on seeds, plants and bulbs lawfully mailed by American citizens in an attempt to com- pete with Canadian seedsmen to whom the United States, by a recent postal treaty, has given advantage over Ameri- can seedsmen in the way of postage at the rate of $240 a ton. In case the post- master-general shall show that orders have been given directing the examina- tion of incoming mails for evidence of their use by American citizens, he is re- quested to inform the House by what provision of the recent postal treaty or provision of law the officers of the postal service of the United States are author- ized to place an espionage on said Cana- dian mails. [We understand the postmaster-general has been given four days in which to show cause why he should not be en- joined from stopping seeds mailed in Canada from passing through the United States offices.] Sfcond Edition. GEO. A. SOLLY 4. SON'S BOOK OF PLANS K.M- Carpet aud Ornamental Flower lieds. With many ttlsadiflicult tusk to lay out u carpc bed, or fancy design on enable them to choose the proper plants for their work. It is expected that this book will supply a lonp felt want, as it is the liratand onlj publication This, our Secoxd Edition designs, flnely engrayed. bound, sent Price, SIS. ,1 paper, nicely paid to any address on receipt of GEO. A. .SOLLY & SON, SPBINGB'IELD, MAbS tion American Florist. FORSALEI SERD Potatoe"— Beauty of Hebron; !i few Early Ohio; SO a. H pec-k; !» I »0 per bush. .W. MiBrlde, Blair, Neb I'erdoz. 20 vmleties New Fuchsias % 1-00 :iO " " Geraniums 1.00 26 " " Chrysanthemums 50 2 carnations \^^:,llSZn.\ ^.CO A n theniis Coronaria 1 .00 Geraniums, Mad. Salieroi ."iO Heliiitrope. dark, light, white ftS leliiitrope. 'oleus.My A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. UCI DM CCCnC l*c. to 40c. per pound. MlLUIi OLlUO Send for PKICi: LIST- Oilella, Hliick Spanish, Kolb Gem, Dark Icing, Iron Clad, I'ride of Ge')rgia, Ilackensack, Bird, Golden Gem. Banana FREEMAN HURFF. Swedesboro, N. J. M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 56 X. 4tli St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. A large yarlety of Baskets for SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE ior H. P. and Tea Roses, 2\z-in. pais. l.OiHI Klnest named Itanunculi: '.>,U(IO Eulallas yar nd zeli.; .'lOO Am. Sarlnensls; 500 L. Candldum; 20.00 Atamasco; 400 Cue, peria Drunimondl: 1011 IrlsSusi Hi-, tiava; 1110 AruM.lo donax yar. larm-an. ICIIIIeni ((Kl.OHISets Ex. medium. Add otrLT MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Spartanburg. S. C. WANTED E^very florist to try the Starlight. See j and send for price list of this and otlu-r new and fltflndard vars. to Geo. Hancock. Grand Haven. Mich. APRIL OFFERS. Ili-li< .Mrs. Dav I'er K«l „ id Wood, new semi- double... Jl.OOperdoz. J8.0U Heliotrope .Mrs. Burgess, the best general purpose sort for Horlsts' use .iOcperdoi. 3.50 .MarBiierite— I>ouble white ".V* per d yellow 7.'* per do/.. AlVKHuni Uoiihle Tom Thiiiiih, ttnestofall for borders, baskets or made-up Horal work; a noyelty of genuuie merit »10c per doz. .Alttitiloii lef Swanlev White .tOc per doz. >Iet y\\*» Cleveland .10c per doz. I'alntata, tine for decoration tl. 00 per doz. >letalli<*a, strong plants '.'ic per doz. Keverfew Little (iem (Truel. . 50c per doz. Carnation Century, very prolific and profit- able ." 50c per doz. iHri^oniniii Apple Klnasom, always ' lie •^al „ _, ^ nost itlnct and linesi colored of any of the gold- lors $2 OOperdnz. _ ;plendens 50c per doz. lias. linest fringed mixed.. .75c per doz. roung bulbs from strain of seed K.OO per doz. Fern Polystiehiuni Proliferuni, strong grower, keeping long tiuie when cut, tine for ^ flori.sts T.Vperdoz. ...00 Achillea Ptarmiea, hardy perennial, fine for cut tlowers, blooms first year, white, simi- lar to feverfew except smaller lioreta Jl. 00 per do/.. Aiiove quotations are net. If by mail, i.s cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, must be added for postage. Any number of plants, however stnall, may be talcen at lowest quotations (io^NNEC£:ssA You will not part "th it. \ For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, and for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. Bv dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents. Sells on its own merits; no talk. Sample by mail, 50 cts. This is the Atomizer that sold so wail at the Danbury. Albany and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show It to your customers; sells fast; good profit. Excellent for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittsfield. Mass. SURPLUS ^ NURSERY ^ STOCKS 40,000 EVERGREEN TREES, 10 to 15 inches high. ARBOR VIT.K PYRAMDALIS, HOVEYII, GLOBOSA, COMPACTA, SIBERIAN, AMERICAN, RETINOSPORA DECUSSATA. PLUMOSA AUREA, SQUARROSA, IRISH JUNIPER, NORWAY SPRUCE. BIOTA ELEGANTLSSIMA AUREA. C. RIBSAM I SONS, Trenton, N. J. PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds. CLARK BROTHERS. Manufacturers, 61 Ann St., N. Y. 38: The American Florist. April I, IvIOST EXITEITSI'VE SXOCIC JAPANESE S6 CHINESE jit Trees. V^ ^a^ Bamboos. Ornamental Trees. B' ^^H Conifers. Palms. LILY BULBS U^b_S AND SEEDS. stock cHreluily raised in uur Nurperiea in .htpnn. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 315 * 317 Washington Street, i*AX KKANflSro. C.VI.IFOltNIA. f'lilalniiues free. Establistied ISTi RHODODENDRONS of American grown liardy sorts. Red Flowering Dogwood, And other Rare Plants. PARSONS & SONS CO., Kissena Nurseries, Flushing, N. Y. Tea Knses and Carnations, 24-in. pots. . per 100. $4 00 Hooted Cuttin^a of Coleus' and Carnations to order. »2.00 per Mi. , , ^„ Draca-na Indivisa. i\.M to *2 50 per dozen W. W. GREENE, SON A, SAYLES, W-\T K KTOWN. N. V. GLADIOLUS ^K- % TUBEROSES ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, Wholesale Nurseryman and Gladiolus Grower. MOKKISVLLE, Bucks Co., PA. Dahlias, ground roots... per doz. $1.50; per 100 $12 (X PKOnies per 100 $5.(»; per 1.000, 45.00 Cllmbiiut Roses in var per 100, 8.00 Hardy Roses In var ..^. " W-Ot Clematis per doz. $3.00; Jo.U Choice 2-year old grape vines: Niagara. Worden Jefferson. L. Washington. Naoniii, Prentice, Pock lington. Vergennes, Brighton. Moore's Early, etc., J2.00 per ten. 1-year old vines, one-half price. Hardy ClemHtis Bella Viticella. etc., $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per hundred. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. (jHRYSaNTHEMUMg. I have a fine collection for florists' use, and can sell them my selection at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Send for Wholesale Price List. ■W. "W. COIvE®, I.ANSDO'WNK, PA. #CHRY8fiNTHEMUM8'^ Send for Catalotiue of over HiO varieties, including many newer kinds. $3.00 per 100. H. L. PHELPS. Springfield. 111. NEW JAPAN PINK. l^^^S^^^ been procured direct from the south of Japan tlirouKh the importing houec of H. H. Berber Jc Co. of Han Kranclsco, wlio recommended it us a new larKi'. Howeriiid variety. The flowers are three Inches In diaraeternnd i.\ss. io,ooo ECHEVERIAS SECUNDA GLAUCA I't'r iiiiiiiireii, w:i.nn. CHARLES HEINZ, Sharon. Pa. ll<>Y.\I, I'AL.'W MRSKRIKS. Kresh see.ls of Saliai I'almetlo -to llio triuie only, n SI. .5(1 per Ih. (if by mail add ll'ic. fiir pusUige.) Hundanus Utills (Screw I'Inel. .Iil.i'fl per lb, llolh of above in '20 lbs. by express or frt. for $2;. 00 and ytf.OO respectively. Address at once KKASONRR BROS., Manntee, Fla. IMPORT BULB PRICES. We are Large Dealers in all Forcing Bulbs, And ask the opportunity to make prices on your list. lease write us for Estimates now. J.G.VAUGHAN,i°sGHIGAGO. LAWN GRASS SEED Neatly put up iu pound and half pound boxes for florists' retailing. Price.s, 52.25 andji 25 per doz. pkts., or in bulk at 52.00 per bushel. LILY AURATUM, DAHLIAS, ) AND AI,L .SPRINC, lU'LB.S. ( Choice Seeds for MARKET GARDENERS' and FLORISTS' use. Send for CataloKiie and Trade List. 170 Lake St. CHICAGO. ■-—r^ WHITE g*^-:— ■ WATER LILY ROOTS iNympbiea Odorata.i W.'i.OO per 100. The Trade Supplied. -wai. :f. ^.a.x.sei'X', Water Mfi,i..a vur.and line plants.Mn. ... lO.OU CaitiaUona-Hnowclon.HlnzeflWIntiMVntury. 3.00 new and rare, 12 var ^VOdto S.OU Chrysanlheniums-W tine var.. 'i'4-ln ;* OU Mrs. Langtry, I'hu'bus, &c., out last year, .per dox. $2.00 lU.OU Heliotrope, 3 varieties 4.0U Double Petunias, the best varieties 4.00 Lemon Verbenas 5.01) Fine Verbenas, allln bud S 00 " " somewhat smaller 2.&0 A few sets of Henderson's New Mammoth Verbenas per net fl.TiO Brown & Canfield, 527 WALNUT ST , SPRINGFIELD. ILL, Kootetl Cuttings of leading sortsColeus. strouK and clean per 100. » 1.25 Hooted CuttlnRs. f 1 per 100 extra potted. Tuberose Bulbs. 4-ln. clreum. A over.. .per 1.000, 10.00 3-ln. lo 4-ln. circum " 8.00 sets.clean perbu.. 3.00 BeKoniB Saundersonll, 4-ln. pels per 100. 8.00 Melalllca " " " 8.0O " extra... " 10.00 Heliotrope, Chieftain, best niarkot sort. " 3.0) Bouvardla, Davlsonil. best single white. " .1,00 Send tor trade list of general florist slock, JOHN CUKWKN. ,lr.. VIllK Nova, Pa. i888. The American Florist. 383 AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW yOKK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. I88S Trade List for Seeds now ready. BULBS, IMMOBTELLES. J. A. DE VEER, *^ ( Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp, ) 10 Broad-way, Ne-vAr York:. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement, for Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.T5 15 00 First size... 1.50 12 00 Gladioli, large bulbs, fine mixed 1 50 12 00 " Brenchleyensis. .. .90 7.50 " scarlet & crimson. 1.00 il.OO pink & variegated 1.75 15.00 white and light. ... 2.25 20.00 " yellow and yellow grounds 2.50 22.50 Hyacinthus Candicans, large , Dahlias in flne sorts, undivided roots.'. 15.00 " in separate colors, " 12.00 " in fine mixture, " 9.00 Cannas " ■' 5.00 Caladlum Bsculentum, large bulbs 12.00 " " good sized bulbs 7.00 per 100 perdoz. QUOTATIONS ON ROMANS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIUM CANDIDUM, ETC. NEW CROP GIVEN ON APPLICATION. ^TUBEROSE BULBS^^ We are the largest growers in the country, and offer the best quality PEARL TUBEROSES per 1000, $20.00 DOUBLE " " 20.00 $2 ,50 per 100 in small lots. J^- Trade List mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. A SPECIALTY. 8EED8MFL0RI8T8 CAREFULLY SELECTED. And from which the best results may be expected. PKT. ASTER, New Pearl, pure white $ 25 " '' " bright rose 25 " Boston Florist's, pure white 10 " Zirngiebel's, white 10 BALSAM, Snow Ball, finest double white . . . 15 PANSY, Improved Giant, best strain in culti- vation CO STOCKS, Boston Florist's Double white, super- ior to, and producing a larger per cent, of double flowers than any known strain . . 15 STOCKS, Crimson King, finest double crimson 25 Our strains of Cinerarias, Cyclamen, Calceo- larias, Primulas, Mimulus, Verbenas, and Zin- nias are of very superior selected strains. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES, $1.50 per hun- dred, $15.00 per thousand. Wholesale price ist for florists now ready. Send SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER. 36 .S. ]>Iarket St., BOSTON, MASS. ROSES. ROSES. ROSES. At $4.00, ?5.oo and J6.00 per hundred. GERANIUIVIS, A.t S3, GO and $4.00 per hundred. At $2.00 and S3. 00 per hundred. HELIOTROPE, At $2.50 per hundred. Fine stock of VERBENAS, at $2.50 per hundred, $20.00 per thousand. Send for new Spring List if you have not re- ceived one. Address GEO, THOMPSON & SONS, Louisville, Ky. OUR WHOLKSALK CATALOGUK — OF — ^ :b xj i^ :b s 1^ Of all Sorts, Is now ready. Will be sent to all applying that we know to be engaged in the trade — or to any furnishing us evidence, as cards, letter-heads or bill-heads. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. li^. K>. JV^IC^VrvIvISODE^ie, leeds -WHOLESALE DEALER I^ For the Florist Market, Garden- and Farmer. [episites Such as Baskets. In mortelles. Grasse Mosses, BoquetPi lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dex Street, NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send for Wholesale Catalogue, LISSE- NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. C^FFDCi BULBS, PLANTS, \>j1-j1^U\J^ superior northern grown. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. RELIIIBLE SEEDS EOR ELORISTS. ZIRNGIKBEL'S Improved White Aster. — Improved White Perpetual Stoclt. —Improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Giant Trimardeauxand Bugnot Fancy Pansiea. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 each, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Dutch Bulbs. JOHN BARTH. BOS, OVERVEEN, near Haarlem, HOLLAND, LARGEST GIIOWEB OF HYACINTHS. Tulips, Narcissus, Lilies and all sorts of forcing bulbs. B^" Catalogue fufe on application. EVERGREENS Both native and nursery grown. Forest Trees and Tree Seeds. Immense quantity, lo^vest prices Wholesale list, describing all leading varieties, yV*"^. ItwillpayyoutOBend font. ueCKE BROS.. Sevmour. Wis. E.H.KRELAGE&SON, HAARLEM, HOLLAND. Largest collections and stocks of Bulbs of all kiuds; Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Fri- tillaria. Anemones, Ranunculus. Liliunis, Gladi- olus, Iris, Amaryllis, Pasonia, I.via, and miscel- laneous articles in greatest variety. Clivia, Trit- oma, Muscari, Scilla, Uly of the Valley, Spiraja (Houtteia), Dielytra, etc. Largest collection of Strawberries. Novelties in the Bulb line. Wholesale catalogue is sent on application and as long as not published special offers will be given if sorts and quantities required are stated. E. H. KRELAGE & SON are now booking orders for Roman Hyacinths, Double Roman and Totus Albus Narcissus, Jonquils and other southern articles. Special prices on application. Mention American Florist. TO EXCHANGE. 384 The American Florist. April I Buffalo. Palmer is showing some nice Jacqs. now. G. D. Hale succeeds to the business of J. Hale. Jno. Speiss. Jr. has opened a branch on William street, in East BuiTalo. E. J. Buxton has his new place on Ferry street, in Black Rock, in full grow- ing order. KatoU finds natural gas too much of an experiment, and some big bills. "Coal for me next winter " he says. Most all interested ones say trade was ([uiet during January. Entertainments numerous enough, but not of the classes that demaneil great quantities of flowers. Tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, before, behind and on all sides. Will they all sell at fair prices or is a break in prices coming, is now the solicitous question. Long thinks he is holding his own, and has extended his lease in the Tifft House block three years longer. No reports from Palmer as yet on the branch in the Genesee. Scott is about moving into larger quarters at 479 Main street, nearly across from his old location. CANNAS! CANNAS! (Mannas, best stronu bulbs per 100 f.'.OO (Jladi.ihis. mixed, best " 2.00 IJouble Uahlias. strong bulbs " 4.0(1 Single Dahlias, strong bulbs " 4.00 Swanley White Violets, strong " 2.00 Pansies, best German " 2. CO W. G. EISELE, Long Branch Village. N. J, Now offered forlELLWANGERl-^ valuable new the fli-st tliiio. I ^ BARRY I Grape. THE MILLS GRAPE j MT. HOPE NURSERIES Rochester.N.Y HaiidsoTne and of fine Q u a li t : TO THE TRADE ! Two New H.P.Roses SPECIAL AWARD FROM THE Hew Orleans Hart. Society, Mar., 1887 DUG DE GALISE. Bright Pink, a good bloomer and very fragrant. PBIMCl BOBQHISE, Dark Velvety Red. a good bloomer and very fragrant. PRICK LIST-PlnntH 12-ln.$1.00 eai-h; 20-in. JJ.OO each 10,000 Plants now ready for delivery. J. H. MENARD, HORTICULTURIST, DRYADES STREET, between ValmonI and Dulossat. CITT IIKI'OT r. I)i'l"ril and St Cliiirlcs Ave, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Orleans, France. ROSES ON THEIR OWIV ROOTS .a. si=eci.a.x.ty. Nursery Stock of all Descriptions. For parttctihirs ajiply to E. BENARD, JR, NiLES. CAL Wm. H. Moon's Tree Catalogue of Fruit and Orniitnental Trees. Shrul.f^.Siiiul I Krnlts. (^rape Vinos, etc. 'SZ pp. I'ree to all. Morrlwvllle, \'n. ^I^O S E> S FOR SPRIIVG SALE AND EARLY PLANTING. PERLl'^S, 2 in., strong J5.00 " 3-in., " 8.00 MERMETS and BRIDES, 2-in., strong 4.00 " " 3-Jn., " 8.00 B}:NN1;TTS, good, 2in, strong 6.00 " " 3-in., " 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2-in., strong 5.00 " " 3-in., " 10.00 A fine assorted lot of good market sorts ready for sale at once. 4 in. pots, ^15 per 100 CMFi^''«SA.IVTMEja.IlIJVIS, Christmas Eve, Moonlight, Jessica, Elaine, and other good whites for early or late blooming, J3.51) per 100, $30 per 1000. One hundred other sorts of Chrysanthemums very fine kinds, all true to name, I3 50 per 100, J30.00 per 1000. 0- St»rxivr^ «& 00., ■ — ^sicZIISICZIISIl^i^TI, CD. Every plant is Strong: and Healthy. THE VARIETIES ARE UNSURPASSED Light and careful packing. Satisfaction guaranteed Plants per 100, $2 ;iO; per 1000. $20. 1«l Rooted Cuttings.. " 1 10; ■■ S.UO Xy. I>. C HOI»I-CIIV«S «^ JSOIV, Cortltiind, 2V. '\r. KRAX_T EMMA TOPKER •s: STORM KING FUCHSIA. 3$ aff.ir.l t" be withoi N.. OcrisI . -arietv. on ■very jtlant ■ithoul this matchless is i-N.-ii'Hr.ASSED, and rited 'I'lti'K Til Name. per 100, ».00; per lOOO. HO. 00 xroie:BE^iv.^s. Per 100. l.OOO Fine Collection, stock plants, 40 varieties, $;i.00; $25.00 rooted cuttinKS 40 " 1.00; 8.00 .Mammoth Set, stock plants 4.00; .1000 •■ rooted cuttings 1.2.i; 10.00 Pelargoniums, in fine collection 8.00; 70.00 Coleus, rooted cuttings, tine collection. 1.25; 10.00 Geraniums, douhle and single, from pots. 4.00; ;15.00 Amnalnncic ^ Veitchll, pot-grown, $6 to $8 per 100 MIII|JClUpold ( Qulnquefolia, po^grownf8 " inch pots, $6 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Brides, from 2l<,-in. pots per 100. JtVOO PapaGontier, •• ■• •' 8.00 CHRNATIONS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Bdwardsii, Peerless. Hinzo's VThite. .las. Garfield, and Portia, J2.00 per 100; flS.OO per 1,000. Wholesale list of other Koseg. Carnations, Kooted Cuttings, and general florists' stocli on """'T'c" WOOD & BRO.. Fishkill, N.Y. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Fine pot plants »2 50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 Kooted cuttings 1.00 " 8.00 " — : NO Rt'ST OK MILDEW. : — iW Packed light, and Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. \/ ^ i=?i3e: rs[ /\^ PorlOOO In 2-Inch pots, flrst-class J 15.00 .\]H)KESS J. G. BURROWS. FISHKTLL.N. Y. M. B. FAXON'S SPECIALTIES. ASTERS, PANSIES. "^ SWEET PEAS, -i:^^ NASTURTIUMS, b^^* M. B. FAXON, Seedsman, -.21 South Market Street. Send for Catalogue of Seed Specialties. \/ e: f=?i3e: isr ^^^, PANSIES, HINZES WHITE CARNATIONS. General Assortment of Plants, clean and healthy. JUNIPERS AND ARBOR VIT^S, Rooted Cuttings and Trees from 1 to ,3 ft. Can use Palms. Roses, Dahlias and Snowdon Car- nations in exchange. .lOSKPH HEINL, .JaclisonvlUe, 111. A SPECIALTY. Largest and best stock in the country. Free from all disease. MAIMIHOTH SET. Also some of (he Best Old Sorts. 50,000 MAMMOTH W^HITE. Add 10 cents per dollar's worth if sent hy mail. VERBENAS. per 100 per 1000 From pots » 3.00 $25 00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 COLEUS. From pots 2.M 20.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 PANSIKS. transplanted 8.00 WM. DESMOND, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. Mention Amerlrjin Florist, VERBENAS. TRANSPLANTED VERBENAS, free from all dis ease, will make salable plants in three weeks. Cuttings can be taken from them now. These \"crbcuas are selected from 75 Standard and New varieties, and will be offered in trans- planted plants I Tntil May 1st only. ASSOKTKI) CDLOllS, $1.50 per 100, $12 (X) per 1,000. J-'flim per 5.IK'1I. NAMKI) VAItlKTlES, In 2>ii.|lich pots. $.1,011 |>er 100. Si'i l«l per l.llOO. TRENTON, N. .1. HIGLEYS TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES It you do not roirlve one, send for It. Alldr HENRY G. HIGLEY, CKUAK KAl'lUS, lA, iSS8, The American Florist. 385 P^ E> ^K\r or E> ^^ i^ o s E> , -^ m "THE * GEM." H^fc-^ It is a Rose larger in size than the Perle des Jardins, fragrant, of good habit, a vigor- ous grower, and a very fine bloomer. The color is creamy white, shading richer towards the center; the outer petals are occasionally fringed with pink. We have tested " THE GEM " thoroughly the past two winters, and have no hesi- tation in recommending it as a Rose that florists can grow with satisfaction and PROFIT. Good judges who have seen this Rose growing pronounce it First-Class. At the price we offer it florists can afford to plant it largely. READ WHAT IS SAID ABOUT "THE GEM" BY MEW WHO HA¥E SEEW IT: Philadelphia, March 17, 1S88. Dear Sir : — After having seen "The Gem " growing, I would say it is a Rose in size about like the Mermet or Bride, and being a strong grower and free bloomer, that it will prove quite an addition as a florist's rose. Yours truly, JOHN WESCOTT, of Pennock Bros. Philadelphia, March 17, 1S88. Dear Sir: — We are pleased with "The Gem," and shall plant at least five hundred for our own use. Yours truly, CRAIG & BRO. Strong, healthy plants in 2-inch pots, will be ready June i, 1S88, at $25.00 per 100. Send for full descriptive circular. WESTERN FLORISTS And any others who want Cheap, Strong and Healthy Plants, : SEXD FUH : ROBT. BROWN & SON'S SPRING TRADE LIST. All leading plants at low prices in large or small quantities. GERANIUMS and COLEUS, new and old. ALTERNANTHERAS by the thousand. ECHEVERIAS by the hundred or thousand. BEGONIAS in twenty leading kinds. : Also MANY NOVELTIES. : Stock all in good, clean, healthy condition. ADDRESS ROBT. S. BROWN & SON, Boxqg KANSAS CITY, MO. WESTERN FLORISTS If you need any plants not quoted in this list, write to me ; 1 have a large stock of most everything in the plant line. I OFFER NOW Per 100 5,000 Asa Gray Geraniums S 3 00 6.000 Grant Geraniums 3.00 30,000 Geraniums, 20 varieties 3 50 6,000 Rose Geraniums 3.00 6.000 Carnations, Hinze's White 3.00 Chrysanthemums. 30 varieties 2.50 Verbenas. Free of disease; named var 2.60 Coleus, 36 varieties 3.00 Ageratum, White Cap 3 00 Smilax 2.60 Double Petunias 5.00 SEND FOR TRADE LIST. .Address ivi. s. GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (Independence is well located for shipping, being 8 miles east of Kansas City.) Mention American Florist. ROSES AND PLAMTS. Before you order what you need, write for my Trade List. 1 have a large stock of TEAS. H. P. and MOSSES. If you have anything to exchange, name goods, and I will reply if favorable. E. HIPPARD, YouNGSTOWN, O. The best Ventilator Apparatus, J12. 00. Best Steam Call Bell, $5.00 to IIO.GO. ^ ,rw Herbaceous p, ^ For nearly twenty years we have been engaged in the cultivation and dissemination of HARDY PLANTS and BULBS. And our business is now the largest in the country for this class of plants. The only firm in the United States who makes a specialty of these plants alone. One of the finest Collections of named Japan and German Irises to be found either here or abroad. Our Catalogue contains a full selection of the best only. Anemones, Aquilegias, Clematis, Hollyhocks, Christmas Roses, Funkias, Tritomas, Campanulas, Trilliums, Paeonies, Narcissus, Phloxes, Lilies, Veronicas, Orchids, Ferns, and Ornamental Grasses. Price to the Trade on application. WOOLSON & CO., LOCK DRAWER E. PASSAIC, N. J 386 The American Florist. April /, E wish to call the attention of flor- ists to our stock of young « ROSES- ^ CARNATIONS. ^ We also offer a large stock of acclimated -^S RHODODENDRONS ^=- grown one year in this country and well set with bloom-buds. These plants are in perfect health and condition and will prove satisfac- tory. We also have a large stock of Musa Ensete and other desirable plants. Send us a list of your needs and will give you low prices. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., PITTSBURG, PA. We offer a Few Hundred of CLEMATIS » FLAMULA, Strong plants, two years, at yiO.OO, Cash. J. H. CAMPBELL & SONS, 3601 Germantown Ave.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. EN&RAYER FOR FLORISTS, PHILADELPHIA. ~y riitalotue of electr jsof plHtit. tlower'< deBixns. etc with 87 and S8 suppUments, ( ctH with ven- etHble 50 cents. Mhith deduct Iroru tlret order. mmmmm ROOTED CUTTINGS HINZE'S WHITE AIVD DE GRAW $1.00 per hundred. piucinK your orders, PANSIES-Wlntered plants from cold fianion, Buperh stralnB, tine plants S1.76 per lUO, $16.00 per 1000. Select strains of flower seeds, also seedling pluntit for the trade. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR. Lock box 338. LANCASTER, PA. cz /\ r=? rsi A. Ti CD isi ^. rooted cuttings now ready. Hinzk's White, Hkndkrson, Prks. DeGraw, Prks. Garfield, I.a Puritk %\.-lh per liunilred; f 111.(10 per thou.sand. C. H. HUMl^HKKV, WalesvUle, Oneida Co., N. Y. ^ 'if MM. SWAYNE AND L. L 3IN© ^ PCI«B L' L'^L'0<£* LAMBORN. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March 1st, l888. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received. Price, J25.00 per 100. Sexid for- CI7ixt ckxxd X>eMoz*lp>ti-ve Xjist. Wholesale price list of rooted cuttings of other leading sorts ready Jan. ist. WILLIAM SWAYIVE, Kennett Square, Pa. w\t\t\^t\ rnn rnnnmo grown from thoroughly ripened field-grown plants nnPrC" l-Un rUnu nbi '••■' '^kasck. mad. de wArrFMiLF. srysFr. Kl IJVI" J\ ' *"' I WIIMIHV" PAPA GOyTIF.K. BRIDE. BON Sll.E.\E, MAGNA llUWkV CHART A. GEN. JACQUEMINOT, AND OTHER POPCLAR VARIETIES /N /..lAl/F SCPPEV. .W SEND YOUR USTS AND HAVE THEM PRICED. SFECI-A-L QUOT-A-TIOITS I]Sr I.A.K-G-E X.OTS. Address THEJ r>IIVGEJE5 «s COI«A.iei> CO., ROSE GROWERS, TEEST GROVE, PA. HEW CABMJITIOIIS AM. FLORIST and WIW. SWAYNE. "Am. Florist" is a beautiful rosy oranRe. var- iesinted with carmine; larue llorets always on lonK stems, alter the style of Grace Wilder; low Kfowinn plant and continuous flowerinR; without burslinn. "Will. Swayne," this is the finest commercial winter-Howering white carnation on the market. The petals are of great substance and durability making it one of the very best blooms to shipio ng distances; is very large and of the purest white Strong plants of both varieties from 2Vin. potsi t f:i 00 per doz.: $26.00 per 100. They will be sent by mail at $.'1.25 per doz.. or one plant of each for ,5 cts. CHAS. T. STARR, Avondale, Chester Co , Pa. THIS IKTERESTS YOU. "SXARLIOHT," The new light yellow CARNATION ; clear of stripes or markings; of vigorous growth, early and continuous bloomer; seventy-five per cent, of flow- ers on long stems, and never bursts its calyx. Ti-y it Send for price list of Starlight, Wm. Swayne, 1^ T.. l.ambnrn, Silver Spray and other new and Standard varieties to GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven, Mich. Carnations and Rooted Cuttings OUT OF SAND BED. ^^^^^ Buttercup and Sunrise. j-;,- 1; ■ ' 'i' •, ^ ' ' ' '^'^ (irace Wilder. Grace Fardon and Springfleld... . i.as Chester Pride, Lady Bmma, Bdwardsil. Peter Henderson. Philadelphia Bed. La Purite, Scar- letiJem. Black Knight, at fuo Snowdon and Crimson King J-nO Century and Seawan ■■ — w In 2-inch pots, f 1.00 per lOU extra. ISAAC LARKIN, Toughkenamon, Pa. HINZE'S WHITE. l.'iOOOfrom sand bench, in tlrst-clasa condition by April 1. »10 00 per thousand. Emperor of Morocco, same colorasjacq. rose, " Loui per h SCHILLER & MAILANDER, niles centre, cook CO., ill. SMILAX FOR EASTER in quantity for the trade. STOKM KING FUCH.SIA-Well rooted Cut- tings, »:1.IIU per 100. as good as pot plants. FICIISIA I'llENOMINAI. JtVOO per 100. or will exchange for Chrysantbomunis anil (ieraii- iums of some varieties, and dbl. Abut. Tlionips. F. E. FASSETT &. BRO. PfiNSIES AND C0LEU8 HV THE THOUSAND. 2-lnch po._ - iplanled l.fiO 10.00 Ciil.KfS, liichidlng VorsilianVllll and _ (i,.i.ic'M li.'.i.i.-r 2 no ir>.oc HKi;il.NIA .Miri'Al.l.KA, g I plants 1.00 ilO.OO J. W. DUDLEY & SON, Parkersbure, W. Va. MARIA LOUISE VIOLET. Young, beiillhy, well rooli'd plants of Mnria Louise violet, all tinest stock from crown dt- vIhIoiih, now ready for shlpmonl. f2.0O per hun- dred. Address Pateraon, New Jersey. DOUBLE WHITE PETUNIA, MRS. G. DAWSON COLEMAN. Endorsed by such florists as Dreer. Henderson and Halliday. as the finest double white ever produced. Exauisite in shape, pure white in colcir. For fiiiral nd bedding it has no equal. Mail, fivefor75c; eight for Jl.OO. MEW €0L1US fo« 1888. Harry Harold and the Mikado. Tokioana Yellow Jacket Nonesuch and Purple Prince.. 10 cents each. John Goode, the Chicago Bedder. doz. 50c.; each 10c. The set of seven fnr i/ic, two of akind f 1 00 by mall. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Someraet Co.. &1AKYI.AND CARNATIONS. KOOTKD CUTTlN(iS will be furnished to the trade as usual in season. FLORETS at all times in quantity. fW Send for price list. JOSEPH RENARD, Successor to THOs. F. SEAL. UNIONVILLE, Chester Co.. PA. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF Portia. Duke of Orange. Chester Pride, etc., $1.50 per 100; fl2.50 per 1.000. PLANTS ready March loth at double the above rates. Pips if desired at one-half these rates. Many other new and desirable sorts. Send for price TO THE TRADE ONLY. My New Special OITer of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had uii application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower, yUKDMNIillKt;, (iKKM.VNV. PANSIES. Wintered plants from July, four lo diameter in fine condition, flower; and shaded colors. L* iiiches surpass- ed in Hundred, $2.20; thousand, $20.00. Separate colors, per hundred, $2.60; per thousand, $22.00. Plants froin SepCemher of above kinds, per hun- dred, 70c. and 80c.; per thousand, $6 and $7. by CHAS. ZEPNICK, 1329 KINEKINIE Ave., MILWAUKEE, WIS. lC>,t><><> Marie Louise and Swanley White. Largo clumps from cidd frame. SIU.OO pel- 1110. J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va. 'i88S. The American Florist. 3S7 ORCHIDS. HAKDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. 6 feet long, per 1,000 S4.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN. Baltimore Co., MD. Established 18M. mx Xttt Mention American Florist. NIANY ADDITIONS ORCHID STOCK this Spring. Send for Catalogue. ■XJ1MC.A., Ta. •s. Best and Largest Stisk in New England to Cut. Collection 12 distinct free sorts, S)2.00to J26.00. Collection 25 distinct free forts, g2"'.l0 to JSiD.OJ. All healthy, established plants. Send fob List. BENJ. SREY, Maiden. Mass. JOHN SAUL'S Washington Nurseries Our Catalogue of New, Kare and Beauti- ful Plants for 1888 will be ready in Feb. It contains lists of all the most beautiful and rare greenhouse and hothouse plants in cultivation, as well as all Novelties of merit; well grown and at very low prices. Every plant lover should have a copy. A very large stock of choice East Indian, South American, &c. — ALSO — Catalogues of Boses,. Seeds, Orchids, Fruits, etc., all free to applicants. JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C. Mention American Florist. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and English varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the new varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older varieties. Can supply too in loo varieties ; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very I.OW. Address all orders to W. p. SIMMONS & CO. QENEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, This variety receives great favor In this country as in Europe. No florist should be without it. Color briKht crimson scarlet; one of the best bloomers. BOCKII, anothernew variety; color bright rose pink; very free bloomer. Orders booked now for Spring delivery. Prices on application. VS7-JVI. A.. I^OCIC, Nortli Cambridge, Mass, Mention American Florist. ORCHIDS AND PALMS. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. ^''^?^5'^%«a';ist. 6 Fine Orchid Plants, established and growing, all different, at fio.oo. 12 " " " twelve distinct sorts 20.00. Single plants of the Collection 2 50. 6 Palms, best varieties, fine plants 5.00. 12 " and other choice foliage plants lo 00. A PREMIUM WILL BE SENT WITH EVERY ORDER OP $10,00 AND OVER. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, ^"'•f.t&'^SJJSfi^V.reVi-c'a*'."'^ 409 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. You CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured ; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. DRAC^NA TERMINALIS. 1,000 nice young plants ready to grow on, $10.00 per 100. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y, PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of JMCexioo. IPOMCEA NOCTIPHYTON, (MOON-KLOWER), 2^-inch pots, strong, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. jasmines: Cape, Rallcans and Varlepta, 4-inch pots per 100, $16.00 21.0-lnch pots " 6.00 fc- IPOMCEA PAI.MATA, 21^-inch pots, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. MICHEL PLANT & SEED CO., 718 OLIVE Street, ST. LOUIS, MO ANY OF THE TRADE who have not received our Descriptive Catalogue OF EVERYTHim FOR THE GARDEN, Our Wholesale List for Market Gardeners and Truckers, Or our Wholesale List for PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, NEW YORK. TUBiEBOSl * MIXED HALF ITALIAN AND HALF PEARLS. Per 100 Per 1000 .1-inch to 4-inch, double $ 1.00 S COO 3!.(;-inch to 0-inch, double 1.60 10. 00 Orders will be entered and flUed in rotation until the lot is sold. H. M. HOFFMiSW, LEAVENWORTH KAN. NEW BEGONIA. Per 100 Semp. Gig. Rosea, nice plants $8.00 Geranium Happy Thought, strongplants 3.50 " Fernifolia Odorata, finest cut- leaf of all. good plants G.OO WILSON BROS., Springfield, Ohio. SPR/IVG STOCK FOR FLORISTS. ROSES -50C0 each of La France, Perles. Merruets, Bride, Papa Gontier and Niphetos. 2000 each of Safrano, Bon Silene and Maria von Houtte. 1000 of M. Niel. Gen. Jacqueminot. Amprican Beauty and Puritan. 10.000 each of Geraniums, Verbenas, Coleus, Alternantheras, Heliotrope and Violets. These plants are from 2-inch pots, ready to shiftinto larger pots. 25.0C0 Carnation Rooted Cuttings, or Trans- planted. 10,000 Seedlings of Annuals, such as Petu- nias, Pansies, Phlox, etc. Decoration Plants for Easter or Spring, as: Lilies, Palms. Draecenas, Crotons. Ferns, etc., in 5, G and 7-inch pots; also larger quantities of above in smaller pots. 3000 liVgodium Scandens to grow for Summer cutting. Also a large variety of other stove plants— some are entirely new. All Plants in a good healthy condition, and at reasonable prices. Washington, D, C. Nurseries. ANACOSTIA P. O., D. C. *T0 THE TRADE* 200,000 FINE ROSES. G-eianiums, Single and Double, $4.00 per hundred. A large assortment of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS, 2-in. pots at $4.00 per 100. SnoAvdon, HInze's White, Kobt. Craig, Pres. Gartleld, COLEUS $4.00 per 100. VERBENAS $25.00 per 1000. My stock of Plants is in good healthy growing condition. Spring catalogue ready March i. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. 388 The American Florist. April I, Indianapolis. At the next meeting of the club, papers will be read by John Hartje and W. S. Gordon. The last of the three assembly balls was held at the Dennison hotel Feb. 14. Wiegaud had charge of the decorations which were excellent. The son of the president of our local society died Feb, 20. The society sent a beautiful tribute in the shape of a chair, tied with a large bow of ribbon and in- scribed "Vacant." D. W. Cox of Crawfordsville, has been appointed florist for the Vandalia rail- road. Mr. Hofl"man, florist for the Pan Handle, received notice several weeks ago to sell out all stock, the greenhouses and that his services would be disoensed with. This is not easy to understaud, the Pan Handle people having done much in decorating their grounds in former seasons. Trade has been moderate since Lent opened, while just before it was rushing. Several local florists did not attend the convention, explaining that all such con- ventions and meetings are "frauds." The State Board of Agriculture increased premiums at the State fair 10 per cent, and will appoint an expert judge and competent superintendent ; so much for the society's existence. W. B. WILKS WATER HEATER ! For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS. ETC., ETC. End far Price List, S.WilksMfg.Co., Cor. Monroe & Clinton 8to.. OhlOMO Mi'ntinn Aiiioriran Fliirlat. SLATEmfIRON BENCHES FOR o GREENHOUSES. Write for Circular. CHAS. S. PRICE, LAIVSDOWIVK. PA. .JOHN N. MAY, .Siinilliit, N. .1. SIKIlllKCIIT * W.VDI.KV, New York. CRAIU & ISKO., PliilHiU'lplilH, I'a. liILL Hi CO., Kiclimoiul, Iiid. J. C. VAUGUAN, Chlcngo. Mention Amcrlciln Kliirlst. Dologates to the next imk convenllon will travel p^jHma^ (^3 T Z\l) McCormlck, Gen. Passenger A£'t, Chicago. .TAS. ORIFFITII, THE :■ PIONEER ■: MANDKACTrSKK :: IN :; THB :: W8ST. 305 Main street. - CISJCIXXATI, OHIO. 8EMJ FOR WHOLKBILB PBLICS LIST. ESTABLISHED 1853. — THEJ — 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especially adapted to warnuiuj GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, Durability, illvini: best results with least liili.,r and fuel. :?^" SEMI roK 1>I:S<11II'TIIIN. THE H. B. SMITH CO.. 510 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention American Klorisl. WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 and 715 Wharton St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. USE The Improved Rim Pot, AND SAVE ONE-HALF THE BREAKAGE. Send for lUustrated Price List. Samples, with sizes marked sent on application. Syracuse Pottery. Thumbs $2.54 I Special 3-ln. 4.61 I 4 -Inch 7. ill 2U-inch 3.05 3 -Inch 4.78 4H-lnch 10 B.i 2^-lnch 3.87 I 3>^-lnch $6.29 15 -Inch 13.75 Above prices per 1,000. delivered free on cars. We ship all over the U. S. Free samples with first order. Order a trial crate. If you send check add 10c. exchange. Send for f rt. rates and list of prices at which we park to order assorted sizes in a crate, and for list of IT ready packed crates. Notice that we sell Ht tlie ahove (.rices only in READY PACKED CRATES Shipped at buyer's risk and freiuhl; cash with order. PRICKS BYTUE CKATE: 3,160 Thumbs, $S.0O; 2,(126 2«-lnch, $ 8.00 ; 1 (MO 4-Inch, $4.75; 1,876 2!)J-lnch, 7.26 ; .iriO 4H-inch, S.'.O ; L.'iOO special :Hn., ll.UO ; ;I2U 5-lnch. 4.40 ; 1,150 3-liich, b.W:\ 1(« 6-inch, 3.60; 876 SHi-lnch, 6.60 ; I 1,000 No. 3 Rose, 7.0O; I. N. PERKINS. Manager. Syracuse. N. Y. HAND TURNED POTS From IIII.FINCiKK HKO.S." POTTKKY, FORT EDWARD, N. Y. 2.|n. 40c., 2W-in. .We'.. :l' i-in. Uic., 4-ln. 6G0.. Mn. $1.38. C-ln. $2.20. 7-ln. $4,011. H-in. tft.OI. llln. 18. .W, lOln. $11.50, 12-ln. $22. .60, 14-ln. $:iO IKl. Cylinders for Cut Klowers, 10x4 $1.211. 10x5$l..'i0 per doz. We pack In casks which are very strontl- No charge for paeklnK. Our pots are well burnt and strong. TEitMS Cash. Address HII.FINGliK I5ROS.. Fort Edward, N. Y. F.ir .llNClo,iMlI Kroini.l mill. ■« 111 lii'H". l-irK gnrii.ii-.,in.i i-.Tii..t.ri..t<. T \\ i'i:i(i' i;«"r mull. irii|. Ill ,.xi..(..ii..v (.iiuninlci'il lo I'lilch niiiliH whirl- all olhir IriiliN liii!,/ K.ld hj SHHdnniiiii, AKricMlluriil Iiiiiiii.nii.nt and Hardware dealers, or sent by eipniss (in rtM;eipt of )K!2*00b| U.W UAIiKS. UIDUEWOOD M. J. D. C. SCHOFIELD, ■MANUFACTURER OF- Improved I Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS^N* NEW BRIGHTON, PA., Offere to the Trade the BR.ST Quality of Improved Shoulder Pot ill the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SE3Sri3 I'OK. FHICE LIST. OrcJers will receive prompt and careful atten- tion .Tiid satisfaction is warranted in every respect. SASH BARS VENTILATORS. RIDGES. GUTTERING AND LUMBER, NO WIDE-AWAKE FLORIST need be told It will pay hlin to use Sash Bars. etc. nmde from -^CLEAR CYPRESS.^^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. tW Send for circulars iiii.l estlnialcs. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. i888. The American Florist. 389 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYine'sloilGrWorks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Caiacity from 35otoio ooo feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New List. PETER DEVIME, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 lEast 21st Street. - NEW TOKK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOPTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, 144 Pearl Street, NEW YORK. FOR HEATING Private Dwellings, Public Buildings, Offices, Conservatories, Etc. HOT water"' CIRCULATION. rpHE GURNET HEATER is the best, most economical -,„^ .^ — ^.^^ o -Izcs. Quiclily sct up; requires ot corrode or rust out. Fuel. Operation. Danger of ^Explosion. Even Temperature. •nt gra Saves, 35 per cent. Noiseless i CC^ Our new Instructtox Book any address, also to Architects a plication. Also price list. lilts upo I ap- GURNEY HOT WATER HEATER CO. 237 Franklin st., BOSTON. Works at East Boston, Mass. SELtlNG. AGENCIES-M. H. .lohnson, UO Centre St., N. Y.; Rice & Whitacre M'fg. Co., 42 and 44 W. Monroe St, Chicago. 111.; T. R. Chase, 31 Edmund Place. Detroit, Mich.; William Gardiner & Co.. Portland, Oregon; J L Frisbie, 526 Phila. St., Covington, Ky. It pays to do work early. FLORISTS' PRICE LIST FOR 1888, KROIVI WILLIAM MECHWART, Terra (^otta Works, 143 TO 147 Liberty street CHICAGO, ILL. -In. wide by 2^-in. high) $3.60 $18.00 30.00 50.00 80.00 CACTUS AND BEGONIA POTS. 4-incli.. per 100, »1.00 4.00 4.00 ti.60 Machine made 8.00 Hand made 10.00 9-inch per 100, 11.00 HANGING BASKETS FOR ORCHIDS AND FERNS. 5-inch per doz. $ .7 HANGING BASKETS, DECORATED, S-in., per doz. $1.20; 9-in., per doz. $1.80. from S-in. to 15-in. 10 per cent. Cash ILL SIZES OF SINGLE AND DOTXBLE THICK GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. ALL GLAZIBRS' SUPPLIES. fW Write for Latest Prices. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Contracts solicited for Most improved plans. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. B^° Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSON & CO., No. 23 and 34 Sears Street, *^ BARBED^ GLilZlER*P01NT8. KOR SALE IN BOSTON, MASS. ... by Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfleld Street. PROVIDENCE, R. I CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, 146 W. Washington Street. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer, HYDE PARK, MASS.. U. S. A. lyes' Putty MacMne. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for laying putty. With this you can make old lealiy sash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of five men in bedding glass. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.00. J. H. I¥ES. Dakburt. Cohm. 390 The American Florist. April t. Index to Advertisers. AdvertlalnK Rates, etc.lC Allen, C. K as Allen.S. L., &Co :« Allen, W.8 Baller,F.A Bayersdorfer, M. M. Co Benard, B.. Jr BerKer,U.H.,&Co. Blanc, A 3,s-> Lamb.Ja La Koche 4 Stahl ST'J Lee,n.,&Son ;w.' Leonard, S. F 3S1 Lockland Lumber Co. .:i()8 Loose, J no. I .'imi McAllister. F. K ;«.■! Brackenrldge 4 Co . . . .*" Breitmeyer.J., &Son8.;i77 Brown SCantlcId 2S'.' Brown, Kobt. 8. & Son 385 Burpee. W. A.,* Co,.. 381 Burr.Chas.L 3S2 Burrows, J. G :iS4 Campbell,, 7. H.&Sons.Ssl Carmody, J. D 39(1 Chandler. B. B Ml Chipinan Bros 382 Chitty. H. E 380 Clark Bros 381 Coles, W.W 382 Cook,J 377 Cowan, A. D.. & Co. . . .381 Critchell. B. P.,&Co...'»i Currie ^ros :«« Curwen.John Jr .382 Desmond, Wm. . . . ;«), .381 De Veer, J. A 37;,3s3 Devine, Peter :^J Dlez, John L„ & Co. . . .38!) Dillon, J. L 379, 3i4 Dingee & Coiiard Co. .. ,377, 38B Dreer, H, A 381, 383 Dudley, J. W.& Son... 386 Eisele.W.G 381 Blllott. B. A.,Co 3811 Ellis Bros aSO KllwangerA Barry 379, 384,390 Bieter Mach. Wks. . . .390 Fassett, F. B. & Brc. . .:«t) Faxon, M.B 382,381 Fink 4 Co. 387 GIddlngs.A 380 Goldman. M 381 Greene, W. W., Son & Sayles 382 Grey, Ben] 382, 387 Griffith, Jas 388 Griflith.N. S :«> Gurney Heater Co 389 Hales. H. W 388 nall,E.,&Son 377 Hallock, V. H., 4 Son. .383 Halsey.Wm. F .382 Hammond, Benj ,391 Hammond 4 Hunter. .379 Hancock. Geo 3iO, 388 Harold, Thos. G 38ti Heinl, Joseph 3&t Heinz. Chas 382 Henderson, P., & Co. . .:i87 Uerendeen Mfg. Co...31« Herr, Albert M »j Hlgley, Henry G 384 HlTflnger Bros . . .asS Hippard.E .385 HltchlnK84 Co 390 Hoffman, II. M.. Hooker, H. M... Hopkins, 1,. I). C. Humphrey. C. B. Hurff, Freeman.. Ives, J. H Kadletz.J Kelsey, Fred. W. .:t79, 380 McFarland,J . Horace. .:i87 McTavish, G. A 381 Malsh.M 379 Mathews, Wm :!sr May, J.N :i77 Merrick.A.T :«! Michel Plant4Seed Co 3-; Middlemas, Archie. . . .381 Miller, Geo. W 381 _ . Samuel C. Morat, Edw 377 Mullen, Geo S7a Myer84Co 390 Nanz&Neuncr 377 Parsons Si, Sons Co :»2 Pennock, Chas, B :ot Perkin8,J, N 388 Phelps, H.L :«2 Plenty, Josephus as9 Price, Charles 8 388 Ramsden, C 385 Rawson,W.W.,&Co. 381 Reaaoner Bros 182 Reed 4 Keller 389 Renard, Jos 38t Ribsam,C.&Sona.:i8I. 1 Roemer, Frederick. . . Rolker. A.4Son8.... Saul, John Schiller ii Mallander. Schlegel 4 Fottler.... tni Schofleld, D, C 388 Schulz, Jacob i7 Scollay, John A IK) Segers Bros 'i83 Shelmlre, W. R n Sibley, Hiram, 4 Co.. isl Siebrecht 4 Wadlej. . 38i Slmmons.W. P..&CO. 18" Situations, Wants etc rt Smith, the H.B. Co.. iss Solly, Geo. A., 4 Sons. 180 Spooner, Wm, H r" Starr, Chas.T 38U Stims n,B.Ay4Co,..389 Strauss. C. 4 60 379 Studer.N 387 Swayne, Wm 380 Thomson,Mrs.J.S.K,. .380 Thompson, 0.,48ons.3s:< Tucker. A. C 377 UeckeBros 383 Vaughan, J.C .379,382 Weathered, Th08,W. ' " ,...36D Wllks, S., Mfg. Co. Wilscm Bros asa Wood, 1. C„ 4 Bro 384 Woolson & Co 385 Young, Thos. Jr,.ftCo.379 Zepnick, Chas '■'HR Zimgiebel, D 383 TREES Frniti Ornamental. ROSES SPRING PLANTING. We offerthe larRest and mnstcom- plete genenil st()ck in the U S.. 1»b- ' I many NfivrltirN.GataloKuea to all regular cuBtomers.l'ri**'. Toothers: No. 1, Fruits. lUc. ; No. '1, Ornamental Trees, etc., illustrated. _ _ _ 16c.; No. 3. Strawberries; No. 4. nninr ifitiro Wholf-sale: No. 6. Roses. Fret'. GRAPE VINES ELLWAIVGER & BARRY MT. HOPE NUUSEElliS, UOlUKSTEU,Sen_¥ork. GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Superior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A, SCOLLAY. 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. Brookyn. N. Y. 5r-" SfiKl f.,r<'utul.igue. SOMETHING NEW IN Heating ^ Apparatus FOR GREENHOUSES. 8«ud fur IIIUHtrated CntHlufcue. J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. .\LSO FOR HE.\TING WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Saslies in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EVES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. Sectional View. > 46 & 48 MARION ST., N Y. Greenhouse Heating # Ventilating HifcHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Meroer Street, New York. ^ichteen Sizes, C-orruqaiia Hire ]3ox ]3oilcP3 ©oodle JSeilepS; Cjor)ical JSioilePS, Jdasz T(3upr)ir)a Wafer fleafei's Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. postage for Till ij^trflted CataloKT_ie. V,-, r Heating Greenliouses, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, V.ilves and all Material for Heating In- Hot Water. Send, for Catalogxae. MYERS & CO. 1 173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. 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Generai, Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. ' Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, SociETV OF American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J., vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; \Vm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom- field street. Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, August 14, 15, 16, Easter Plants — We have in hand a very valuable article on "Easter Plants," by Robert Craig, which we expected to print in this issue, but which we are un- able to do on account of delay on the part of engraver in preparing the illustra- tions which will accompany it. It will appear in next issue. Twenty-eight pages this issue, four pages more than any previous issue, and twelve pages more than we originally expected to publish in each number. The price is still $1 a year. The total issue of this number is 7000 copies; 2000 extra copies being sent to non-subscrib- ers, whom we hope to add to our list. If you are not already a subscriber send your name and Jr, and receive this paper twice a month for one year. The Easter Trade. — All reports in- dicate that there has been a marvelous growth in the Easter trade all over the country. JjOose cut flowers were almost everywhere preferred to designs, and of those used the majority were memorial designs sent to churches by individuals. There has been a remarkable increase in the demand for blooming and decorative plants at this time, which bids fair to further increase in the future, and wise florists will prepare to supply it. An- other pleasant feature is the increase in the demand for boxes of flowers to be used as Easter presents. Grace Church, New York, Altar Deco- ration— Easter. This was among the most chaste ar- rangements in this city. In the back- ground in the center of the altar was a large cross of solid lilies, with a wreath of superb red roses over its arms. Great clusters of Iv. Harrisii spread out at the sides of this cross. The sides of the altar were filled with genista bushes of im- mense size. There were lilies and white hydrangeas in groups to form a crescent. See engraving, page 393. Reports from all Sections. /ffi/^) HAMILTON, OnT.— The big- gest Easter business here this year we ever had. New Haven, Conn. — Easter trade bet- ter than usual, chiefly in roses, tulips, carnations and Easter lilies. Church decorations about the same as last year. vSt, Louis.— Easter trade was a little larger than last year. Two-thirds of the orders were for loose cut flowers. The churches were neatly decorated, though nothing elaborate. There was a large call for longiflorum lilies. Harrisburg, Pa.— Easter trade was 50 per cent, larger than last year. Loose flowers were mostly called for, and there was an increased demand for pot plants for decorations. The churches also deco- rated more than usual. Detroit.— The total volume of the Easter trade was about 25 per cent, larger than that of last year. The calls for loose flowers, pot plants and decorations were about equal. The churches were more profusely decorated than ever before. Milwaukee.— Eastertrade was a trifle larger than usual, the calls being in about the following proportions : Loose flowers 40 per cent., designs 30 per cent., pot plants and decorations 30 per cent. The churqhes decorated rather less than last year. Cleveland. — Trade very much larger than last year, fully nine-tenths of the calls being for loose cut flowers and pot plants. The churches were liberally deco- rated ; each member contributed loose flowers or plants, which were arranged by the church people themselves. Rochester, N. Y. — Trade a trifle smaller, owing to inclement weather previous to Saturday. The call was chiefly for cut flowers Pot plants sold well. Churches decorated liberally with plants. Not many designs used. Easter Sunday closed with a severe snow-storm at 5 p. M., followed by a sharp thunder- storm in the evening. Richmond, Va. — Trade much larger in plants and flowers, with the calls about equally divided. Fine hybrid roses in 6 and 7-inch pots, in bloom, sold quickly, in addition to the usual run of Easter plants. In cut flowers, fine roses and lily of the valley were in best de- mand, violets and carnations coming next. No designs to speak of, and slim decorations at churches. Cincinnatl— There was an excellent Easter trade; all the florists sold out. The churches decorated about as much as usual, the Protestants more than the Catholics, the latter having not yet re- covered from the heavy failure of their bishop some time ago. Loose flowers were most in demand. There was a large Jewish funeral Easter Sunday that took over seventy pieces of work ; this in ad- dition to the usual Easter demand made things lively for the florists. Des Moines, Ia. — Easter trade was rather quiet. The calls for cut flowers were about the same as last year, while plants in bloom sold better. Designs were few in number and small in size. Loose flowers were used principally for Easter presents and the plants for church decorations. Anything in flower was salable. Churches do not pay much for decorations ; plants loaned by members chiefly. Bulbs were all out of bloom and bad weather kept back most of the lily stock. Salt Lake City. — Easter trade was about the same as last year, and designs, cut flowers and pot plants were called for in about the same proportions. There was an increased demand for calla lilies, owing to the fact that a hard winter in California made importations of flowers from that state scarce. The inability to secure flowers from California has made increased sales for local florists all win- ter, calla blooms selling readily at 50 cents each. The churches decorated about the same as last year. Pittsburgh. — The Easter trade was fully 25 per cent, larger than last year, loose flowers and decorative plants com- posing the bulk of the sales. In cut flowers lilies and roses took the lead. The churches decorated more than usual, using principally plants, with large quan- tities of loose flowers tastefully arranged in vases. Designs were but little used and seem to be generally falling into dis- use except for funeral work. Flowers were better in quality and somewhat lower priced than last year. Springfield, Mass. — Trade much larger than last year, one florist report- ing his sales as at least double those of '87. Loose flowers were in brisk de- mand. Good potted plants such as lilies, hydrangeas, azaleas, etc., sold well, while made-up designs were little called for, except the " Easter cross," which nearly all the churches wanted. Potted plants in bloom were called for more than palms for church decorating. Trade was largely in roses and bulb flowers, many more lilies being sold than usual. Toronto, Ont. — The Easter trade in cut flowers was decidedly an increase 392 The American Florist. April J 5, upon last season, especially for loose flowers. Church decorations were an im- provement upon last year and prices ruled better, buyers appreciating the value of cut bloom especially. Our flo- rists seem to grasp tne idea that it is necessary to work up a slock for Easter trade and risk it, which has proved to those so prepared that " it's a good i'^ea " and pays. Take it on the whole, trade was about half as good again as last season. MiNNE.\POl.iS.— Easter trade here was the best ever known. All the florists sold out their stocks and all demands seemed to be supplied. The few weeks of sunshine previous to Easter brought out the roses in fine style. The florists here agreed on a scale of prices for Easter and as far as can be ascertained strictly lived up to the scale. The new local society has established a much bet- ter feeling among the trade here than heretofore, as is evidenced by a wi'ling- ness to accommodate each other un- known before. EouiSVlLi,E, Ky.— Easter trade was 50 per cent, larger than last year. Flo- rists had all the business they could pos- sibly handle. The calls for loose flowers were largely increased, and they were freely used' in decorating houses and churches. The calls for lilies of all kinds were even larger proportionately than usual, also for roses. There was not near enough flowers to supply the immense demand. The churches were all profusely and handsomely decorated; palms, bloom- ing azaleas and other blooming pot plants being largely used. INDIANAPOLI.S.— Trade in cut flowers was good ; larger than former years. Decorations for churches were not nu- merous, and with few exceptions, cheap. Pot plants sold well and at good prices ; lilies were very scarce. Very few desigus were used. There was a big demand for loose flowers and bouquets, it being a beautiful day. Lilies were in demand, cut roses, as usual, took the lead ; next came narcissus, tulips, etc. A new departure in the way of decorating churches was that members were re- quested to purchase plants and flowers and bring them to the church to be placed in position. Hyacinths were plen- tiful in the market. A good spring traile is expected. lUiiFAi.o. — ]<;asttr trade here was good ; all are well satisfied and report an in- crease of 50 per cent, over last season. The greatest call was for roses, violets, lily of the valley and other loose flowers. There was a great demand for nice plants in pots; many more llarrisii and spirea could have been sold. There was a no- ticeable falling off in the demand for tulips and narcissus, and although they have sold fairly well all winter, the craze for them is evidently on the wane. Church decorations were ((uite as elabo- rate as usual, several smaller churches decorating for the first time. There were scarcely any designs used, the decorations being entirely made with palms, lilies and other flowering plants. Washinc.Ton. — The early date of I';aster and the exceptional backward- ness of the season precluded people from availing themselves of wild flowers for decoration this year, in addition to which some of the more enterprising florists have been advertising more freely than usual, and in display have .shown most creditable business tact. The result has been a most excellent I';aster trade- really phenomenal, I may say. I visited the markets and leading florists last night and this morning; literally every- thing that was at all suitable for Ivaster was sold. In the matter of potted Ivaster lilies alone one dealer (Small ^: Sons) sold not less than a thousand plants, and another (Studer) every plant he had in bloom — some six hundred— and more could have been disposed of at good prices could they have been had ; conse- quently there is joy among all in the trade here to-day. Chicago —All florists report that the Eister trade was much larger than last year. Considering all reports, the aver- age increase was about 3" per cent. The increase was almost entirely in calls for loose flowers and blooming pot plants. The churches were all liberally decorated, but it was done by individual contribu- tions rather than by the churches as or- ganizations. Nearly all the designs used were ordered by individuals and sent to the churches as memorial designs. There was a large sale of flowers in boxes to be used as Easter presents, and at the churches I-;aster morning the wearing of flowers by the ladies was universal. The supply of flowers was also better than usual at this season, some late arrivals of roses proving a surplus, though the sup- ply of good lilies was short as usual. With a good supply of stock, pleasant weather and a lively demand, florists did a rushing business and are well pleased with the Ivaster sales of 1S88. St. rAUL. — The I'.aster trade was con- siderably larger than that of any previ- ous year. Loose flowers were the lead- ing call and the demand was greater than the supply. Designs were princi- pally confined to crosses for the churches. The demand for pot plants was greater, especially for Easter lilies, callas and small plants; hyacinths were all -sold out. In regard to church flowers, I find the demand is more strictly for lilies, tulips and showy flowers ; they seem to be hard on roses, and I did not send a single rose to any church. There seems to be a growing prejudice against the rose; they say "they wither so quick, droop," etc. Tulips, free-sias, begonias, etc., are running roses out for decora- tion. Violets we can sell all we can get. The churches generally are increasing in their Easter and other decorations. It is no longer confined to Catholic and I^pis- copal, but our Baptist, Methodist and other denominations are competing with them. Albany, N. Y.— The trade for Easter in this city was larger than ever before. Every florist succeeded in disposing of his entire stock, and in some cases con- siderablv more flowers might have been sold could thev have been obtained in season. Pot plants and loose flowers were in about equal demand, the greater number of plants, of course, going to the churches. Still, many were sold to pri- vate houses, most people believing ihat I'.aster demands some recognition in the shape of flowering plants in the windows. This is gratifying to every florist, and demands foresight in preparing for the demand which is ceriain to exist at every recurring season. The churches seem anxious to surpass one another in the extent and artistic quality of their deco- rations. Each year findsthem demanding something fresh, which taxes the originali- ty of the florist to the utmost. Liliet^, of course, predominate. Tournesol tulips, narcissus and hyacinths were also exten- sively asked for. Good azaleas always meet with a ready sale. Lilacs, as at present forced, are not very much cared for. Their weak and colorless appear- ance detracts much from their merits. The Easter trade has come to stay, and it is a wise man that is ready to take ad- vantage of the opportunity. Roses by the dozen, boxes of assorted cut flowers, bunches of violets, carnations, etc., em- braced principally the trade in cut flow- ers. B.\LTiMORE. — Easter left behind it pleasant souvenirs for our florists in the shape of good United States currency and reduced stock. Trade in plants and cut flowers has been far ahead of preceding years. The weather, which for tome time past had been extiemely cold and dis- agreeable, put on its spring attire two days before liaster and has worn it ever since. The pleasant change brought ev- erybody outdoors, and during I'riday and Saturday the florist stores were complete- ly overrun with customers, one or two florists being compelled to close their doors early Saturday evening, having en- gaged or sold their entire slock. How- ering plants for Easter gifts and decora- tive work were in very brisk demand, but this b}- no means reduced the sales of cut flowers. There was a very decided fall- ing off' in the matter of bouquets, baskets and designs for church decoration, but everything that could be u'ed for loose flowers found a ready sale. In the mat- ter of plants the supply was quite equal to the demand, but the demand for cut flowers on Saturday evening could not be met. Concerning all designs, whether for private or church use, there was a prevailing whim to have them composed entirely of " the flowt rs that blocni in the spring," and very handsome some of lliein were. One cross in particular which 1 saw at I'east's, and intended for St. Paul's (P. V. I church, took my fancy; it was composed mainly of white tulips, hyai inths and aslilbe ; at the top and ex- tremity of the arms there was a wide band of daffodils, while across the center there ran a broad belt of calendulas; the effect was peculiar, but very pleasing. The decorations in tlie different churches were unusually fine, but consisting, as already stated, chiefly of flowering plants. Some elaborate work was done in decora- tion of memorial w ndows at some of the churches, but excellerte of design and arrangement was so general in all cases that it would be dillicult to discriminate. At St. Paul's P. Iv church, however, the decorations were much more extensive and elaborate than in any of the other churches ; it was probably the most hand- somely decorated church in the city. The work was done liy I'east, ami I was assured that more plants were used in this church last Sunday than for three previous years put together. I may not jB88. The American Florist. 393 be amiss to give a rough outline of prices obtained for plants and flowers. Halli- day had some handsome flats filled with hyacinths, tulips, etc., which brought from %2 to fc, according to size. Har- risiis brought 75Cf'< ;(;i.5o; Deutzias, spi- reas, callas, 5ocf"$i; good azaleas brought $2("'-$j< palms, etc., were sold at from $2(-rf.^. In cut flowers the average was about as follows ; Am. Beauty, socC" 75c each ; La France and Jacqs, $3 50C'/ $5 per doz.; Perles, $i.^o('i'$2 ; Bennetts, $2 50 ; Mermets and Niels, $2('i$i ; callas, 25c each; hyacinths, |2 per doz. ; tulips and lily of the valley, |i; violets, 60c per loo. Easter trade here seems to have given general satisfaction. The quantities of flowers disposed of were enormous and far exceeded anything done in previous years. The weather was such as to bring out every customer, and there were flow- ers enough for all. No scarcity to report in any standard varieties except smilax and candidums. Prices advanced but little on a few things, and on many kinds there was no advance whatever. The trade in loose cut flowers showed the largest increase. There was also an in- creased demand for flowering plants such as lilies, spirjeas, cinerarias, hydrangeas. The various churches decorated about as usual. There was no very extensive displays, and but few designs other than crosses were used. The weather was avorable for the ship- ping trade, being neither cold nor hot, and the quantity of flowers sent from this market to various parts of the coun- try was larger than ever before, but at somewhat lower prices than in previous years. W. J. S. Philadelphia. There was general dissatisfaction ex- pressed amongst the florists about the Baster business, because there was too much of it. On paying many of them a visit on Easter eve, they presented any- thing but a cheerful appearance. They were tired. Flowers were plentiful and not high in price. There seemed to be no scarcity of anything. The demand for plants was greater than ever before. Presumably befcause they were more abundant and in fine shape. Lilium longiflorum and Harrisii were to be had in any quantity, and they were disposed of at good prices. All the leading florists getting readily 50 cents for each flower and bud. Hydrangea otaksa, both pink, and the doctored blue, sold well, as also did the white variety "Thomas Hogg." The large number of plants handled was the main cause of complaints amongst florists, because their delivery entailed more labor. There were at least one-third more loose flowers sold than designs. Churches were decorated about the same as usual. The florist is too weary at this season to study out new styles of decorations. Florists claim there is little or no profit in church decorations at Easter. Aspar- agus tenuissimus was used more freely than usual, as it well deserved to be, for nothing is more graceful and lasting. vSmilax was, and is still scarce, more so than has been known before for a num- ber of years. Yet it was a drug here about Christmas. Both dealer and grower must wake up to the necessity of regu- lating the supply of staple articles like the one just referred to. Taking the Easter trade for 18S8. alto- gether, it will long be remembered as the busiest on record here. tKSTtR KLIKR QtC:ORM\OU, GRkCt CVAURCH, HtVN NOU^. [Stt ^\RS"\ PKGt ! New York. Whatever the general state of the trade may be, one thing is sure — this was an Easter of plants rather than of cut flow- ers. Flowers were sold in great quanti- ties, but there was a very marked increase in the sale of flowering plants and in their use as decorations. It is decidedly encouraging to the florists, too, to find that Easter church decorations are in- creasing in all denominations, instead of being confined to the Episcopal and Roman Catholic communions, as they were at one time. There were plenty of poor azaleas in the market, but really good ones were scarce and brought excellent prices. Hy- drangeas were very plentiful and ex- tremely fine. A fair supply of nice rho- dodendrons and plenty of bulbs. Pot plants were sold largely; in fact, plants and assorted boxes of cut flowers really took the place of baskets or designs. Very few designs were sent out by any of the fashionable florists. Taken as a whole, flowers brought smaller prices than previous years, but as previously stated, a very large quanti- ty was sold. The expected avalanche of lilies from Bermuda did not appear ; in point of fact, it is hardly likely that Ber- muda lilies will seriouslj interfere with those grown here. So far they have not been so well grown as those raised here ; a large proportion are quite short- stemmed, and we haven't much use for short-stemmed lilies. Longiflorum, Plar- risii and callas ran about the same price — $2 to I2.50 a dozen — though the Satur- day before Easter callas were unusually scarce. Freesia was overwhelmingly plentiful — all other bulbs too, for that matter. Lily of the valley ranged I3 to I4 a hun- dred— very plentiful, but in demand ; Roman hyacinths the same; tulips the same, and stilj plentiful. Siebrecht & Wadley had a lovely double tulip of real rose pink just in time for Easter, very fragrant and not generally grown. Good smilax was 25 to 35 cents a string ; poor smilax couldn't be given away — people don't want it. There are very fine roses in the mar- ket ; our erstwhile disappointing friend the Puritan is improving very much, thus supporting the impression that it would do better in the spring. Some of the best hybrids in the market at Easter came from around Boston. There was not an over supply of Baroness, but they are now increasing in quantity and improving in qualit)'. Beauties brought $i to I4 a dozen ; Bon Silene, $2 a hundred — singu- larly enough, they were very scarce Easter day. Perles were $5 a hundred ; Mermets, f8; Brides, |io; Jacqs, |io; Bar- oness and Mabel Morrison, $3 to $4 a dozen. Morrisons are coming in more plentifully now. Neyrons averaged about the same as the foregoing. Niphetos were $s a hundred ; La France, $10 to $12 ; violets, 50 cents a bunch. The church decorations called for a lot of lilies, cut as well as in pots, but there were comparatively few cut flowers used in such work apart from these. Hydran- geas were undoubtedly the most plenti- ful. Rhododendrons, which were really good, will probably pay better to sell in the form of flowering plants than cut flowers, because the grower has to cut ofi^ such a lot of the wood to give a sufficient- ly long stem that the plant is decidedly crippled in appearance afterwards. E. L. T. There was never such an extensive trade done in plants and cut flowers as this year at Easter. The churches all decorated more or less, but more particu- larly with lilies. The sale of plants throughout the city was tremendous, lilies and hydrangeas taking the lead. Most of the cut flower offerings were boxes of these. There was only an occa- sional basket sent. Choice cut flowers were demanded in these boxes, and any novelties forced for the occasion were highly esteemed and brought good prices. There were but very few designs made up in memoriam. Most of those ordered were composed of ivy, with a few lilies festooning, and were taken to graves the day following Easter. The demand for fine foliage was noticeable. Mignonette 394 The American Florist. April 15, has never had such a run as this season. There was but a slight advance in the prices of flowers Easter. Florists have opposed the running up of prices holi- days so strenuously, and have used such good management beforehand, that this can never be carried to the extent it has been previously. The flower stores were crowded to their utmost capacity the day before Easter Sunday, and florists state that they had not room for enough assistants to fill or- ders. Plants -were cleaned out and re- placed. Fine specimens brought a good equivalent in money. The demand for blooming plants exceeded that for cut flowers, yet in west side localities the lat- ter sold in immense (juantities. The call for azaleas was not as heavy as usual, al- though a great number of these plants were sold. I'rench Marguerites were very well received. Plants of admirable culti- vation were oflered. There was a decided preference for Lilium longiflorum over L. Harrisii. The crop of L. candidum was short. F. A. B. Mass. Hort. Society Spring Exhi- bition. The annual spring flower show of this society was held March 23, 24 and 25. In a general way it may be pronounced a success, as the quality of the hyacinths, tulips and narcissi was far ahead of that of the corresponding exhibition last year. Another gratifying feature was the in- crease in number of rose exhibitors from the ranks of the commercial men and the high standard of excellence shown in their exhibits. With proper encourage- ment and efficient management, the pos- sibilities in this department of the ex- hibition are almost illimitable, and the interest shown by the groups of specta- tors, who crowded around the magnifi- cent specimens of Her Majesty, Ameri- can Beauty, Bennett, and other noble representatives of the rose grower's art, ought to point one moral for the con- sideration of the magnates of this .society, even if the steady decrease in attendance of paying visitors does not. R. M. Wood & Co., of Natick, staged a number of well-grown plants in bloom, of themuih-talked-of rose. Her Majesty. Other fine varieties shown by the same exhibitor were cut blooms of the Puritan, Bennett, Cornelia Cook and American Beauty. Peter Ball, of Maiden, showed specimens of American Beauty, which certainly deserved a "front seat." Nor- ton Bros., Thos. Meade, Fred Palmer and Jas. Brydon, all showed creditable rose exhibits. The groups of spring flower- ing bulbs were gorgeous in the extreme and well-merited the various premiums awarded. C. H. Hovey, Mr. Martin, A. H. Fewkes, W. A. Manda, and others, contributed with their usual liberality to this important department of the show. Those who looked for the customary extensive display of orchids at this sea- son of the year were, in a measure, dis- appointed, as two of the leading men in this specialty were conspicuous by their absence. One of the finest plants ever seen in the hall was a specimen of Den- drobium nobile in robust health, and bearing nine hundred expanded blooms. This was contributtil by Norton Bros. A plant of Dendrocliilum glumaceum from W. A. Manda had upwards of forty spikes. C. M. Atkinson showed a fine specimen of Cattleya intermedia bearing about forty flowers. Among the rarer varieties shown were an extra good OdontoglosSMm Pescatorei from H. H. Hunnewell, a Cat- tleya trianae of deep, dark color, from W. A. Manda, and fine varieties of Den- drobium nobile Wallichianuni from Iv W. Gilniore and E. Sheppard & Sons. There were some pretty ericas from C. M. Atkinson, and the same gentleman showed two nice plants of Kriostemon intermedia and V,. depressa. A good specimen of Gloneria jasminiflora from H. H. Hunnewell was also worthy of notice. The azaleas from J. W. Blake, of Brookline, although not large, were well-grown, clean and nicely flowered. The general effect of the exhibition was greatly heightened by a number of large plants of Cytisus Everestiana, and elegans, the bright, golden yellow, light- ing up the hall wonderfully. The cus- tomary large collection of plants came from the Botanic garden, and was artis- tically arranged in luxuriant terraces at one end of the hall. W. J. S. Presentation of the Langtry Prize. On Saturday, March 24, Mr. T, H. Spaulding, president of the New York Hort. society, gave a dinner to a few lovers of horticulture and some friends. Among those present were Mr. Fvben Baldwin and Mr. Augustus Brown ; among the horticulturists present were Messrs. Thorpe, Craig, Lonsdale, Elliott, Finn, May, Court, Fostermann and others. Af- ter ample justice was done to Mr. Spaul- ding's generous entertainment, the Lang- try cup won by Mr. Finn at the Novem- ber show in New York was presented to that gentleman, who, it is only fair to remark, is justly proud of the elegant and valuable trophy. There were several invitations sent out which could not for various reasons be accepted b)- the recipi- ents, all of whom sent letters of regret, and some contained very valuable sug- gestions for the advancement of horti- culture. The following is selected as a representative one ; Cincinnati, O., March 9, 1888. r. H. Spaulding, Esq., PiesidenI New York Hort. Socielv: Mv Dear Sir:— I have your note of the i6th inst. announcing the da'e fixed for the " I.ang- try cup " presentation dinner, and asking me to join you and our friends on this delightful occa- sion. 1 immeasurably regret my inability to ab- sent myself from business requiring my atten- tion in the west on the day you name, but assure you of my presence in spirit, though unable to materialize. I wish you all the joUiest time pos- sible, good appetites and good digestion. Icon gratulatethe recipient of Mrs l.angtry's grace- ful testimonial to his taste and art which he honorably and worthily won. I trust the cup may he eiuptied often and ever of its inspiration to zealous undertakings in horticulture and a true appreciation of the gardener's art. The divinest of all decorations, interior or ex tt-rior. in all ages and by all nations, has been done in living foliage and living flowers. Art in marble, in metal and on canvas caught its finest forms and fairest colors from this prolific source, but artists who have ever appropriated the fair- est graces in forms from nature, cannot steal her fragrance, her freshness, her unending, ever- changing beauties which rest and elevate the soul of man. Commercial stati.slics demonstrate a startling decrease within the past two decades of time in the money outlay of the world in the direction of the so-called fine arts, while the gov- ernments and the peoples of civilization in both hemispheres are looking higher, worshiping fairer gods and growing in knowledjfe of moie elevated tastes. In a word, these statistics point to the fact that we arc to have more parks and gardens and winter palaces lor plant life, and fewer picture galleries, public and private. Truly this is a step upward and onward, another evidence that the human race is in pursuit of happiness, and at last the highest intelligence has pointed out Paradise, again u garden. with highest regard for your personal devo- tion in the interest of the society in New York and the fullest faith in the growth of horticul- tural taste wherever civilization exists, 1 remain Sincerely your friend. K. T. McFaduen. At the conclusion of the reading of the above letter the writer was toasted with three cheers and with many wishes that he might live long to encourage with his pen and voice the workers in the cause of horticulture. Mr. Craig spoke in very forcible terms of the value of flower shows as a means of diffusing a love of nature's beauties, and of advancing the florists' calling. This was followed by many valuable sug- gestions from others present, of which lack of space forbids mention. F;very one present was well pleased with the entertainment and went away convinced that such gatherings go far toward ce- menting good feeling and securing that united action so necessary to insure suc- cessful flower shows, as well as to pro- mote a general good fellowship among men. Mr. Spaulding has been for some years a liberal patron of horticulture. May others join hands with him and place the society of which he is president in the front rank, so that in the near future we may see some grand shows in New York and the art of horticulture in that city receive a fresh impetus thereby. A Guest. Memorial Design for General Paez. The panel was five feet wide. On a ground of white cape flowers was letter- ing and flags made of colored immor- telles. The .'\njerican flag was worked out handsomely, as was the Yenezuelan flag, which has nine stars in the blue field. The lettering was made of immor- telles. The \' was red and the 7 blue. This design was laid on the bier of Gen. Paez by the veterans of the Seventh regi- ment while the remains of the hero laid in state at the city hall. New York. Fred. Gordon' made the piece in his fin- ished style. It was edged with a wide band of lilies, roses and adiantums. New 'York Notes and Comments. The first out-door bedding of the season was to be seen about Easter, vases and balcony boxes up-towu being filled, usu- ally with pansies or bulbs. Of course, they wont last very long, and they stand a fairly good chance of being frozen, but they are very attractive as long as they last, and the custom is to be highly com- mended— especially from the florist's standpoint. There was more work done by the flo- rists during the past Lent than ever be- fore; few big entertainments, but the flowers were used in plenty of other ways. The season did not open with a rush im- mediately after Easter, though the usual spring crop of weddings has begun. We hear rumorsof "spring openings," in the form of private shows liy various florists, but they do not seem very certain as yet. Mr. ]. N. May is sending in some mam- moth mignonette — tremendous spikes. It is effective in combination with hybrid roses; too large, almost, to mingle with smaller flowers. Very fragrant, yet dif- ferent in perfume from the small red sort. The Florist Club met on the nth inst. to discuss Mr. Thorpe's Timely Hints, and, most probably, to compare notes on the blizzard. The losses caused by this storm are only just being realized, in mail)' cases. Where there was heavy damage done to the houses, plants, which were apparently unhurt at first, now show the effects of the frost in checked buds and imperfect flowers. This is es- pecially the case with hybrid roses. The i888. The American Florist. 395 indirect loss by the storm is especially felt among those doing a large shipping trade, as of course business was at a com- plete stand-still for more than a week. Mr. Murdoch's suggestion, relative to the S. A. F. badge, is certainly a very sensible one. The little rose-leaf is now so thoroughly identified with the society that it would be a pity to change it. It is spoiled by anj- more elaborate orna- mentation than the initial letters, and if there must be anything further, let it be on a ribbon, by all means. Emii,y Louise Talpin. An Emperor's Crown. Contributed bv Hanfi Byos.fothe Memorial sei^ices held at Steinwav Hall, New York, for William I. of Germany. The crown was composed of daffodils, carnations and corn flowers. Around the base was a band of daffodils. The four arches, with bands meeting at the top, were of Crimson King carnations, the arches between being yellow (daffo- dils). This made a brillant alternation of red and yellow. The crosses in arches were red carnations. The red bands meeting in the center were edged with corn flowers, and the inside cap part was also of corn flowers, which formed also a background for the crosses. The Mal- tese cross and half ball at top center were of daffodils. The crown rested on a pillow of ivy leaves, with a bunch of white roses at each corner. Behind the crown, fastened in the pillow, were six leaves of Cycas revoluta. Plant Diseases. At page 350 of the Am. Florist l^. W. in writing on the above subject makes some statements, which to say the least, are rather alarming, and for a better understanding of the subject I will re- view in a brief way his article in detail. What L. W. says about crowding is undoubtedly correct, and plants subjected to such treatment as were human beings in the terrible Black Hole of Calcutta would undoubtedly die, but is it possible to build a greenhouse with a single thick- ness of glass that is practically air tight? I for one very much doubt if it can be done, unless all the laps are puttied up tight; but there is another factor in this matter besides air, i. e., light, and with most plants light is as much an essential as air. But to return to air-tight green- houses ; did L. W. ever have any difficulty in closing up the laps of a greenhouse on a very cold, windy night ? If so, he must acknowledge it is a hard thing to have such a structure air tight. With regard to a greenhouse during winter being on an average of fifteen to eighteen hours a day without ventilation, such a thing is impossible in any ordina- rily built greenhouse for the reason above given, for if there is room for the wind to drive through the laps on a very cold night there is room for a certain amount of air to circulate through at all other times when not frozen tight. Further, any cultivator who wishes to keep his plants healthy will take every precaution to give all the air possible on all favor- able opportunities. "Out-of-doors" says L- W. "plants are saturated with dew during the night, in the house the opposite of this takes place — and the moisture in the air is violently abstracted on cold nights." This he siys is another unnatural condition — and must be injurious to plants. True it is, if car- ried to extremes, but let L. W. try to grow a house of tea roses with a dew on >AtUOWkV. QtS\G.H VOR AHt \-Mt tVtPtROR OY CtRVftkHI . the foliage every night in the year and I think he will very soon have cause to change his opinion as very many growers who have had dew on their plants at night have found out to their cost. There can be no similarity between dew on plants in the open air in summer and in a greenhouse in winter, for while the plants in the open air have the open winds of the universe to circulate through them, those in the greenhouse can neces- sarily only have a very limited amount of air without any strong breezes. In the open air the dew on the plants is one of nature's grand provisions for resuscitat- ing the vitality of the plants after they have been subjected to the scorching rays of a hot summer sun and hot, drying winds, while in a greenhouse the plants are never during winter subjected to such trials from the very nature of their surroundings. ' ' In tropical forests, where vegetation reaches its greatest development," says L. W., " the tops of the trees are exposed to the full heat of a powerful sun and the roots are kept comparatively cool by the dense shade, while in our greenhouses the exact opposite of this takes place, the greatest heat rising up from the bottom while a few feet from their tops is a cur- tain of ice " — and infers that the system of heating our houses with pipes be- low the roots of the plants is all wrong. It may be ; but among all the cultivators of this country there must be some who have given this matter not only considerable thought, but have actu- ally given it a fair trial, and such would confer a great favor upon all readers of the Florist by recording their experi- ence. I myself remember very distinctly — when an assistant many years ago — of talking this same subject over with sev- eral 3'oungsters who, like myself, were working under the instructions of what we were pleased to term, in our advanced ideas, an old-school gardener ; and it was after preparing, in the late fall, a bed to plant cucumbers on for fruiting during winter, that having had to turn the ma- terial quite a number of times more than we thought necessary before finally put- ting it into position to plant the cucum- bers, that we all agreed the old man was an old fudge, and I among the rest deter- mined, if ever I got the chance, to grow as good or better cucumbers than he did without all the fuss about bottom heat. His beds had, for aught I know, been prepared in the same way for fifty years or more, and with a bottom heat of 75° — two higher or two lower would never do for him — and a top temperature of 65°, he always grew very fine cucumbers. Well, the time came for me to put my superior method into practice. Reason- ing that the heat of the greenhouse would keep the roots warm enough without being so particular about the bottom heat, I prepared and planted a bed ac- cording to my ideas, and with the ex- ception of the bottom heat, the chances were certainly in my favor ; but I never got the fine cucumbers my old friend got from his rule of thumb practice, and after giving them a second season's trial it is needless to say that I adopted his rule, and with equally good success, as did, to my knowledge, two of my fellow "know- alls." The same rule is to-day applica- ble to all artificial cultivation, and only requires that the cultivator use common sense and adopt the requirements best suited to the plants he is growing. When I first began growing roses for blooming in winter the bench system was probably hardly thought of A good many growers had been growing them in pots and boxes, so as to get more buds from a given space during the winter than they could from plants in the bed on the greenhouse floor, where the roots were tiaturally in a very much cooler place than the tops ; but in spring, when the sun's heat would warm the soil up nicely, what immense crops of roses were cut from the plants in borders ! But 396 The American Florist. April IS, fickle fashion demanded that we should have roses at Christmas as well as Easter, and the result was we nearly all adopted the bench system, and in many cises had the heating pipes below them, though not always. "Of all the thousands of florists in this country but very few suc- ceed in growing good flowers," says L. W. Well, many of us thought we had made some advance in the last twenty years in that line, but it appears not, and the reason is simply because we "have applied bottom heat in our greenhouses, which is contrary to nature's laws." I would like to ask L. W. if he ever tried to get very early grapes from vines that had their roots in a cool soil, and suc- ceeded to his satisfaction? or if plants in the open grounil will start to grow freely till the soil at their roots becomes some- what warmed by the sun's ravs? I am compelled to diifer with L. 'W. as to plants "suffering in the open air dur- ing long hot dajs, caused by the soil be- comingsuper-heated. " In my experience I have found that if a liberal amount of moisture can be applied judiciously at tbe roots during such seasons, the plants thrive amazingly if proper cultivation is attended to, and am thereupon inclined to think that lack of moisture is largely the cause of the plants not thriving in such weather, in conjunction with hot nights. " It is a curious fact," again says L. W., "that since greenhouses were invented there has been no change in the general method of management. We still con- tinue to apply heat at the bottom of the house and air at the top in solid blocks. Theory is squarely against this practice." Well, I advise I, W. to reverse matters entirely ; give the air at the bottom and put the heating pipes on top, confine the hot air on warm days in winter at the apex of the roof, and when the house gets too hot — as I suppose it will, even for L. W. — let him put on enough bottom air to force out the heated air that has collected at the highest part of the roof, and give us his experience and the result of improved methods on the health of the plants. It will enlighten many of us. Following this, he says " all our meth- ods under glass are exactly opposite to nature's." This is another surprise to many of us, for to my knowledge many of us have been nursing the idea that we were trying by every means in our power to imitate nature as nearly as possible in our glass structures. Rut we now find our plants " in a battle field between cold air outside and warm air inside, with only a thin sheet of glass dividing the two." For my part, I must be content with this material to divide these two contending foes till L. W. can suggest a better one. Perhaps the subject of higher night temperature will receive special attention from all of us, seeing that so many rub- bish heaps have been so largely increased in size by its application ; but I would ask why plants in the open air always grow nuicli more freely (particularly roses) dur- ing September, when the nights are get- ting cooler, than tliey ever do during hot nights in midsummer "' If warmer night temperature is desirable in our green- house, why is it not so in the open air ? Lastly, I most heartily indorse what I<. W. says in conclusion: " If it can be shown that the present methods are wrong, new ones will be thouglit out." \'es, and generally adopte-Bv a Hrst-dasp irardener; i^ iiiHM uf loiif! [>i-a<'ticHlex|ierk'lu-e in all branches lit liiiitirulture; niarrioil. wittjnut family. Address Kheii WLKHEli. Miirrislown, New .Jersey. JlTfATKlN WA.\TK1)-By Cernian Morist and 1 venelablt* Kardener; private or coiiinierclal; sln- le.ai;e-'7; references llr»t-cla»» as In ability. Ad- ieus CUAULKS LknkEK. Moiiriie. N. Y. H1T1;aTI()N WANTEK-Byayouni! man as florist. Understands propaKatlnK especiaMy and Krow- Inn roses; has had pood experience. Address, stat- ing salary, GEO. V. KUKBS care -Mrs. Willis. Versailles, Ky. IITI ATKIN WANTE1)-By a Hrst-clasSBardener; 1 Sriiti'biiiaii; single; well up in all departments, ri-biit!<. riisi-s, flower and vegetable (gardening. A 1 Blcrciices. TliiKS. PATflsiiN. care of K. Campbell. Ftica. N. T. SITUATION WA.NTKD- As gardener; understands 1 (greenhouse and .stove [ilants. C>rchldsa spectal- V. Years' experience in the great Jiander Orchid iuraery, St. Albans. Kniihinil. Andress J. A. FiTz.ia:li.\l.li. FitchburK, Mass. an I if S years i ,-. l.iMldIng ■■ate or ... Tenn. SITUATION WANTED-AsgardiMicr diirist ; mar- ried, aged 30; pi i vale or commercial: thoroughly experienced in the cultivation of roses, stove and greenhouse plants, vineries, fruit and tlowergarden and all other branches of the profession. Address A. B.. care W.J. Stewart. HT Bromlleld St.. Boston. CIITUATION WANTE1)-By single man. strictly IJ temperate, 12 years' experience, oflfers his serv- ices til florists. An experienced rose and general plant grower— none but those retiuiring services of a thorough man need reply, and those replying will please state terms. Address I... Florist, West Chester. Pa. U ITU ATlllN WANTED- i in a gentleman's place as O liead gardener, Ibiiriiuglily conversant with all lirancties of the profession; hasuiadea special study of on-liids and fancy plants, and has collected Ihem in Smith America; served time with Hon. Erastus Cornini.' of Albany, N. Y. Married, siuatl family; best I if references. Address K. M. GHEY, icare \Vm.Grey>, Kenwood. Albany Co., N. T. w ANTED— Three thousand feet of second-hand h greenhouse pipe in good condition. Ad- F. 11. .Most:s, Bucksport, Me. w ANTED— By yomiK man I'-'ti), situation as man- iiyer ox foreman uf either private or com- cial establishment; jfnn.i referenees. Address, A., care J. <;ardner, Jobstowii. N.J. WANTKO-A man as foreman that thoroughly understands the k'r()Wint,' and torelnp of roses, in nne of the largest estaVili'hments in tlie vicinity of New York; must be temperate and capable of taking entire charge of place. AH answers must be accompanied with refeiences as to ability, charac- ter, and salary expected. H. .1. Lemmek, p. O. Box :t6trr. New York. TilOK SAliK-Groenhou r '.Mx.-aiO, wide alley at water piiie; in city; at In V. b. WriEV. Uonni e S0x24. cottage '.'0x20. lot rear; boiler. .'lOO feet 4-lnch rse cars. Price, Jl.i'.'iO. :. Times Building, Chicago. T.'IdU SAI.E-Twi. Hill r No. 1.1. and iibiuit ll«l Htlinus. Will be sold cli anv time after .)une 1. hiiigs i-iirriit:aled boilers, ii-et i.r llitrliiiig's pipe and Clip, and I'liii be delivered \V. 11. U.lSE. Leavenworth. Kan. BATA. care An 1 Florist. Chicago. l/iMt SAl-K-ln a westerner r i;i>iid cenlrjil location, one acre of ground fine dwelling house, three greenhouses 'ilixlOO ft., at a Imrgiiin. Must be sold before May !.'>. Kop terms iidtiress -Ino. B. GAMHoni. '.tsi California Avenue, Chicago. U UIONT-On Hha FoU UIONT- liousi-, 7 s. or low <'ash rent. Ureen- f ghiss. large crounds near .(iptiol ciiy . UOSTON, MASS. i888. The American Florist. 403 THE THREE B. B. B's- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BEWNETT, Still rank as the tliree best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I otTer also PAPA GOWTIER, PURITART. METEOR, And all other new and standard varieties of Teas. Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, etc., etc.. that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. I also offer for the tirst time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. Fordescrip- tion. prices, etc . etc., write for Trade List to jom:iv IV. adA.^'-, SUMMIT, NEW JEKSEV. A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Ordei-s are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, in any size pots and in any quantity ; PEKLE DES JAKDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA FRANCE, SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, C. MERMET, AMERICAN BEAUTY, BRIDE, PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN. Special discount given on all orders received up to Feb. IGth, 1888. Send for circular giving prices and terms. A.. O. TUCICEJie. Mention American Florist. N.ew American Roses SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON and ANNIE COOK. Souvenir of Wootton is a red Hybrid Tea raised from seed of Bon Silene fertilized with Louis Van Houtte. It is perfectly double, as sweet as La France, and surpasses any hybrid tea in growth, and blooming on my place every shoot with hardly any exception produces a flower. The shoots are long and erect and produced quickly and very freely. Annie Cook is a delicate shade of pink, chang- ing to white under glass in mid-winter. It is a seed- ling from Bon Silene; extra strong grower, and the Sowers can be grown to extra large size. Both roses besides being great winter bloomers will make val- vjable market roses. New "Violet. Md. Millet, of a distinct rose color shaded with lilac ; has proved, so far, perfectly healthy. It is a splendid grower and an immense bloomer. Per doz. Per 100 Souvenir of Wootton, 3-inch pots $6.00 $35.00 4-inch pots 8.00 Annie Cook. 3-inch pots 6-00 35.00 Violet, Md. Millet 2.50 8.00 All orders must be accompanied with cash. ADDRESS: J. COOK, FlORIST, BALTIMORE. MD. PERLE DES JARDINS. ROSES A SPECIALTY. Vigorous and robust young plants, propagated from healthy stoclci which was never attiicted with Black Spot, nor produced bull-heads. Thumb pots, S5.0O per lOOi 3x4 pots, SIO.OO per lUO. Also La France. Niphetos, C. Mermet. Bon Silene, at same rate. Papa Gontier JIO.OO to %\i> 00 per 100. Discount by the 1000. J. i5:a.i>IvEJT«, Box 170. STAPLETON. Staten Island. N. Y. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2'4-inch pots. Per lOtJ The Bride, Perle des Jardins, La France $ 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami, C. Mermet 4.00 Francis Bennett, Duke of Connaught 10.00 Mad. Watteville, Etoile de Lyon. Malmaison. . 5 00 Sorabreuil, Hermosa 5.00 Adam Tea, Queen Scarlet, Safrano 4.00 Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at.. . . 8.00 ED. MORAT. 719 Fourth Ave., Louisville. Ky. ISSS. We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2 '4 in. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES in large supply at very reasonable prices— ^ffi. Beautv, Papa Goniier, Golden Pearl, IV. P. Bennett, The Bride, Her Majestv, La France,, Genl. Jacq., Perle'des Jaidins, Niphetos, C. Mermet, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d'un Ami, Sunset, Mad de Watteville. and hundreds of others. ALL THE LATEST NEW ROSES— i""'"'*. Mad. Etienne, Mad. Scipion Cachet, Mdlle. Claudine Perreau, Docteur Grill, Vicomtesse de Wautier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRANDIF LO R A— -4 5/foa«v.— immense stock, strong, open ground plants, all sizes, ver>' low, AlsoBuists Vanegated Leaved Althea,Japan Judas, Japan Snow Ball [y\\mr- num plicatum), Japan Rose {Rosa Rugosa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the best Hardy Shrubbery and Climbing lines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston Ivy), Akebia Quinata, the New Halliana, and other Sweet-Scented Honeysuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemmns, and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., — :ROSE GROWERS,:— WEST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. NEW FORCING ROSE FOR 1888. GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN. Pronounced by leading rose growers superior to the W. F BENNETT iu color and lasting qualties. It is sent out as a Hybrid Perpetual, but its habits and forcing capacity would .seem to entitle it to a prominent place among the Hybrid Teas. DESCRIPTION : Large, full, or good shape, globular, very vigorous, and remarkably tree flowering, sweet scented, showing a perfect elongated bud, and owing to its excitability, will probably prove the best SCARLET FORCING ROSE in existence. A limited stock will be ready for delivery the latter part of April, and larger orders can be filled during May. PRICE: Per hundred, SIOO.OO: per dozen, iS^lS.OO: each, IS1.50. Net cash with order or C. O. D. f. o. 1>. cars in New York City. OFFERS ALSO, MAD. G. BRUANT, HYBRID RUGOSA, AN ENTIRELY NEW CLASS OF ROSE. Origina- ted through crossing Single RUGOSA with TEA SOMBREUIL. Flowers all the year through in clusters of from six to twelve blooms, which are large, half full, of a dazzling white color, very fragrant and rather pointed like a Niphetos. Price and Terms same as Tor Gloirc de Margollin^May Dehveiy. ADDRESS Will I«ej a. p^. IDE: \ze:e:]=?, 19 Broadvv^av, NEW^ VORK. a-v-e I^leiy 1st to 1S3 -VWiater St. ROSES I ROSES I ROSES I We are booking orders for tlie leading Teas and Hybrids in an}^ quantity desired at lowest possible prices. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS ON BRIDE AND MERMETS. All Kirst-Class Stoclv:. W^e also offer a fine lot of ^f^^FRED DORMER PELARGONIUMS, s^^^ For prices and information, address JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS, Miami and Gratiot Avenues, DETROIT, MICH. J AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. Ut Prize lor Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogl-e of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready January 1, 1888, and will be sent pkee on application. A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds lor sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of over 1,200 var ielies, with raisers' names and date of sending out ICO ® ]E> «. We can still furnish many thousand fine young Roses of below named HYBRIDS, at $6.oo per 100, orS55.o° per 1,000. Paul Neyron, Jacqeminot, Mme. Chas. Wood, Anna de Diesbach, Senator Vaisse, Countess of Oxford, Magna Charta, L. van Houtte. Souvenir de Montault, Mar. Vaillant, Francois Levet, etc., etc. Several thousand strong HERMOSAS, $5 per 100. Also an unbroken assortment of TEAS, fine stock, S4 00 per loo, S35 o" per l.ooo. Send list and we will quote lowest prices. Also a large quantity of best leading plants ready now. Catalogues Free to all. Address KANZ & NEUNER, 404 The American Florist. April ij April Floral Fashions. Easter wedding styles are of the most chaste description. They jhow an ad- herence to the long favoiite pink and white colors, as do the designs made up for the steamer trade, which has just opened. The popular rose for room dec- oration is the La France, which has more grace for the formation of portierres than any other flower of its species. The head of the drawing room, when the mir- ror fills the space between windows, is no longer selected for the chief floral efl'ects, the wedding ceremony or posiiion for re- ceiving. In the arrangements of modern parlors, with their bay windows and arches, a place is selected where a floral curtain is hung and looped very high, the main portion of the curtain hanging straight. The curtain is composed of La France roses and lily of the valley, and looped with Farleyense ferns. Pink and white blooming plants, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, mountain laurel and hy- drangeas, are put in a crescent, leav- ing the curtain as a background. Longi- florum lilies are also used extensively in the plant arrangement. These are very much perferred to L. Harrisii. The floral garniture on bridal dre.sses is very simple. Sprays of orange blos- soms form a point at the waist and spread out towards the bust. Skirts are free from flowers excepting where the drapery is fastened. A true lover's knot is made with flowers and silver wire, orange blos- soms, hyacinths, and lilies of the valley, working in very neatly. A knot of this kind is placed on the left side of the drapery, and also fasten the veil, unless a diamond knot is used. The latter is the favorite gift of grooms at present. This emblem is quite the rage now, ap- pearing more often than other floral de- signs. For reception dresses and brides- maid's gowns, white heath forms the gar- niture for the bodice, with a studding of gardenias in the drapery of the skirt. Bride's bouquets are either very large or quite small, but the bunch is formed of orange flowers exclusively, unless or- dered of a florist who is unprovided, when lily of the valley is substituted. The large bunch of orange flowers, made up loosely with large sprays, is a delightful ornament, but costs from I30 to J50. Sometimes a .small cluster is carried in the hand, when a prayer book is to be used. Favors for dinner decoration are again fashionable. The demand is for a speci- men rose, a cluster of mignonette, and a fewsniall fronds of Farleyense fern. Sil- ver dishes are used if roses are to be the blossom with which the board is embel- lished. All kinds of silver receptacles are brought into u.se, even wine coolers, to hold the immense roses. Generally, however, what are known as "spring flowers," are laid in clusters through the table, a high mound in the center show- ing off blossoming shrubs. A mound of syringa and a table laid out with the dainty cosmos among grasses, was the ornamentation of a young lady's birth- day dinner last evening. Pink baskets, and low wicker trays planted with blossoming bulbs, are in de- mand forsteamergif.s. The pink baskets are nearly all made up in the French fern baskets, Capt. Cbristy, La France, Gabriel Luizet and Mermet roses being clustered on one side with only a few spikes of mignonette for contrast. On the other side are the same roses, with a cluster of lilies of the valley, to make the pink and white mixtures, now the rage The bar: die of the basket is wound with a pink ribbon and finished with loops and long ends. The trays of bloom- ing bulbs are much appreciated for their lasting qualities on an ocean trip. New York. Fannie A. Benson. New York Retail Prices. Selected Beauties, Baroness and other hybrids 75 cents each, the average run selling at from 35 to 60 cents ; Puritans 50 to 75 cents and perfect Jacqs 50 cents each, average quality J3 a dozen; La France, %i 50 to $3; Mermets, Biides |2; Perles, Gontiers, Niphetos, Souvs Ji; lily of the valley, tulips, narcissus, daffo- dils 75 cents to |i; carnations 50 cents; Lilium longiflorum 50 cents and L. Har- risii 35 to 40 cents each; mignonette 50 cents a bunch of a dozen sprays, the giant variety 15 cents a spike; lilac 50 cents a spray; violets, Maria Louise $1.50 and Russian 75 cents a hundred; smilax 40 cents a string; Asparagus tenuissimus 75 cents and A. plumosus ji a string. New York. Wm. C. Wilson has rented the store long occupied by Donoughue, on Four- teenth street, near Fifth avenue. Peter Henderson has returned from PTorida. Bird, of New Jerse)', sustained quite a loss and caused much disappointment by not bringing in Japanese snowballs for Piaster. (Livery snow ball of which was sold before hand, by the way.) The week of dark weather previous to Piaster was the interfering clement. There are quantities of Dutch bulbs in storage in this city awaiting opportunity for sale by auction. Alex. McConnell made a wedding dec- oration this week, when the entire walls and ceiling were covered with smilax. A wire frame was formed over the walls to hold the greenery. .\ large white floral bell was suspended in one corner where the ceremony took place. A wedi-incli pols : MARIE I.uriSli, NliAl'oI.- ITAN, SW.\.S1,KY Wliniv, at jj.50 per hull dred, or $20.00 per thousand. BOfVARUIA DAVIDSONII. 2'jinch, $2.00 per hundred. Above (lUints can be supplied at half rate in rooted cuttings. .lOSEl'H RKNARD, VNIONVILLK, riioster Co., I'A. 10,000 MARIE LOUISE AND SWANLEY WHITE Large clumps from cold frame. JIO. IK) per Km. J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va. DOUBLE WHITI- PETUNIA. MRS. G. DAWSON COLEMAN. Endorsed by such tlorists as Dreer, Henderson and Halliday. as the finest double white ever produced. Exquisite in shape, pure white In color. For floral work and bedding It has no equal. Mail, flvefnrTic; eight for $1.00. HEW C0LEUS FOR 1888. Harry Harold and the Mikado ) Tokioanii Yellow Jacket J 10 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince ) John Goode, the Chicago Bedder. doz.SOc: each lOc. The set of seven f..r Ijlc. two of akind $1 00 by mall. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON. Someraet Co.. MARYLAND Rooted Cuttings of leading sorts Coleus. strong and clean per 100,$ 1.25 Rooted Cuttings. $1 per 100 extra potted. Swanley White Violets " ."3 Vinca major var..2>i-in. pot " 400 Tuberose Bulbs, 4-ln. circum. & over. ..per 1,000, 10.00 3-in. to 1-in. circum " 8 00 sets.clean perbu.. 3 00 Begonia Saundersonil, 4-in. pots per 100. s OO Metallica " " - ,8.00 " extra... " 10.00 Heliotrope, Chieftain, best market sort. " li.OO Bouvardia, Davisonii, best single white. " :».00 i»end lor trade list of general florist sKick. .JOHN CI KWKN. .Ir., Villa Xova. Pa. lorist's Letters. I'ATENT APPLIED FOK. These letters are made i.t ibe best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal frames with holes to insert Prices on Wood Frames : 2-iii. purple... per 100, $:i 0(1 2Vin. ■• .... " 4.U0 HlSit^fr^^'i^ fiend for sami.le. Postace .-fMMTPIJ.-^SIiti.. Kip. per 100. Script letter- ing on Metal Frames any word. So. per letter. Designs, Monograms, Etc. W. C. KRICK. UK Broadway, Brooklyn, New York. M. M Bayersdorfer & Co., IMiila.. Agts. for Penna. J. r. YAlGHA.v. Chicago. Agt. west of Pennsylvania. I l-.dition. SOLLY &. SON'S GEO. A BOOK OF PLANS For Carpet and Ornamental Flo With many It Is a difBcult task to la bed, or fancy desiirn on ito' hiwn, am dItHcult to choose 111" or,i,„.| ,,l«iil~ I, as to give the Im-i ,:l..:- I ii.- ■ drawings is to us: , l , 1 1 enable them to . 1, . 1 1, 1 m 1 > : \ work. It is e.vi" 1 ■ ' long felt want, as 111- entirelydevoted t ida grandijioi a fl. pi.) In the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. IWXoTA.'VUSH, NORTH S.\ANICII, 15. C, CANADA. ;%\NlTS -'SEEDS :pU^MAUL TO THE TRADE ONLY. My New .Special Offer of EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS Is published now, and may be had on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower. yiTEDLINBUKG. GERMANT. FLORISTS CAN MAKE MONEY GARDENandFOREST Ad lUusuateil Weekly Journal ol HoiUcalture, Landscape Art aud Forestry. Conducted by PROFESSOR C. S. SARGENT, ot Harvard. Subscriptions are readily obtained from persons who own or occupy nice resi- dences in the country or in sulmrban dis- tricts. Liberal coinaiission allowed to flo- rists. .See editorial columns of Harpei' s Mai;a:inc and T/w Ccntniy (Match num- ber.s), and of the leading papers of .\merica forendorsementof Garukn and Forest. :E. J. C. VAUCIIAN, ChicaKO. PLANT SKKl) CO.. SI. l..miv .1. M. MiCrl.I.on .1. A. SIMMKKS. Toronto. (Int. .1. 1!, \ ,\. Mruliori 1. l'111-.l.in SLUG SHOT". RAPE DUST, &c. . I.lVlNl STUNS I PLANET JR. ^ Each one of these POPULAR TOOLS hofi beuu either REMODELED r IMPROVED. They am nicirecom- pl"to, Himlile, prac- NEW STYIES. NEW "o^s- FIRE FLY. Th. nt th.' let trial in lu-tupil work 8a.vthey Are THE BEST yet Yuu will lind lli..niH,. Our »SS <'illiiln8iie, with 4(l\\noa.-ilt!..will fzivf yim a fair idea (dlh»iirn poliilx and tieller money i888. The American Florist. 407 FORCING BULBS FOR Fall Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS All Good Flowering Bulbs. OF NARCISSUS I SHALl. HAVE ABOUT TWO MILLIONS READY FOR FALL DELIVERY. Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets, 455 per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers, <^s perioo. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later, 65.V per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, one of the largest and best for cutting, 655 per 100. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil; very fine, strong bulbs; 6s per 100; 505 per 1000. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop Petticoat, but with pale sulphur-yellow flowers, ~-s per 100 ; 65^ per 1000. Narcissus Golden Spur, verj^ large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best; 45-^ per 100. Narcissus Henry Irvmg, one of the best deep golden yellow trumpets, 60s per 100. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis forjcutting.yellow cup, ny white, Sj per 100; 705 per Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large single white variety, very early, fine for cutting, 85 per 100; 705 per 1000. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to maxi- mus, gj per 100 ; Soi per 1000. Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early, 7.^ per 100; 60s per 1000. Narcissus Obvallaris, the true Tenley daflodil, one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance, Sjt per 100; -jos pc Narcissus Odorus Campernelle, the well-known Campernelle jonquil, very strong bulbs, 5^^ per 45-^- pe Narcissus Orange Phoenix, large double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting, Qi per 100; J>o.v per 1000. Narcissus Pallidus Praecox, the earliest of all: forces very freely; single sulphur-colored trumpets, ~s per 100; 605 per looo. Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the earlv white poet's Narcissus, thebestofthe Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting, %s per 100; -jos per Narcissus Poeticus Plenus. the double white Nar- cissus, 45 per ic Narcissus Princeps soft pale yellov e of the best forcing sorts ; limpets. 9i per 100 ; 80s per Narcissus Rugilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, very free and very early, i4.'; per 100; 1205 per Narcissus Scoticus, the Scotch Garland daflfodil, a beautiful variety both for borders and for forcing, 6s per 100; 40^ per 1000. Narcissus Von Sion, true, the double deep yellow daffodil, 5.V per loo; 405 per 1000. And many other first-c'ass sorts. List of varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong English grown tubers, -js per 100; 60s per 1000. Chionodoxa Luciliae, true, beautiful blue flowers in early spring, 2$s per 1000. Freesia Retracta A^ba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure white, sweetly scent- ed flowers, 7.'; per 100; 65^ per 1000. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES, Tottenham, London, Endand. Kd. JJVPiJ^SE>IV, MANUFACTURER ^ FLORISTS, 124 West IQth St., NEW YORK. SPRING STOCK NOW READY. CHAS. W. REIMERS MANUFACTURER OF ^ FLORMT BASKEjfi, - LOUISVILLE, KY. lAIA IVITr r^ Every florist to try the WAIN I t U new yellow Carnation Starlight, See advertisement in another column, and send for price list of this and other new and litandard vars. to Geo. Hancock. Grand Haven. Mich. 10,000 IRISH JUNIPER F'rom 8-inch to 18-inch for sale cheap to quit the business. Samples and prices on application. ADDRESS THOS. A. McBETH, Springfield, 0. Mention American Florist. STORM KING FUCHSIAS. I Offer a tine stocit of PerlOO Storm King. 3-in., well branched, $1.25 per doz. $10.00 Storm King Fuchsias. 2-inch 5.00 Kuphorbia Jacquiniflora. 2-ineh 5.00 Rosea— Perle dea Jardina, 2-inch 4.00 Centaurea Gymnocarpa 3 00 JOSEPH E. BONSALL, 308 Garfield Ave.. Salem, 0. PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds CLARK BROTHERS. Manufacturero, 61 Ann St., N. Y. 4o8 The American Florist. April 75, Baltimore. Wednesday evening, March 7, the last regular meeting of the Baltimore Florist Clu 1, was also the first anniversary of its organization. The anniversarj' exercises were of an intellectual instead of con- vivial character, much of the intellectual repast being furnished by Mr. Ekas, who read an excellent paper on smilax, de- scribing its culture as practiced at the establishment of the late John K. I'east, where Mr. Kkas has for some years been foreman. Many of their plants are from six to twelve years old, producing strings eight ffet long. Karly in May the beds are mulched with straw, and no benches are allowed over the beds during summer unless drip can be avoided. In August the beds are cleaned off, etc., strings are run up and about one inch of manure spread between the rows, after which sufficient moisture is given to moisten the soil for about six inches below the surface. Mr. Ekas states that to avoid disturbing the roots, the beds are not forked over, as is frequently done. When the plants are fully started a thorough soaking of water is given and a liberal use of the syringe is practiced daily until the plants have grown about two feet, when it is gradually stopped and plenty of air given. The strings should be cut about six inches from the ground, and instead of twisting the shoots round the string, it is recommended to tie them up with soft cotton. Above points are quoted from memory. Mr. Mc Roberts, of Breckenridge &Co. , is quite enthusiastic over the New York orchid show. His fine specimen of Ly- caste S. alba was sold to Sanders of Eng- land and brought a good price. Mack says he will go again. Mr. McRoberts has shown considerable enterprise in his management of the Rosebank green- houses and fully merits the success with which he is meeting. A. W. M. (FOR TYING) m ANY QUANTITY. BY TEE POUND, BALE OR TON. M. B. FAXON, ~: .SEEDSMAN : 21 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. Send kok seeh C.^TAi.ofa'i;. Mention Amerloan FloHai. TO THE TRADE. Per lUO Koses— PrlncesH B(!atrice. 2-in per doz. $2.6(1 Mermeta, Souv. d'un Ami, Perles, Nl- phetoB. Oueen's Scarlet. &c..:)-ln J 8.00 II. P.,Koo(l var.and HncM)lBnts.:i-ln.... 10 IKI CBrnatlonB -Hnowdon. Hlnze'sWlmo.Cfntury. 3.00 new and rare, 12 var W.OOto 8 00 CbrysanthemuniB-*! tine var. , iH-Xn a 00 Mrs. Lanfftry, Phcl-bus, Ac, out last year, .per doi. (2.00 10.(10 Heliotrope. ;i varieties 4.00 I)i>uble Petunias, the best varieties 4. (HI Lemon Verhenas 6.0(1 KInc Vorbcnas, allln bud 3 00 somewhat smaller 2 fiO Ivy (ieranlums. bust var.IWnch 6.00 Smllal,:t-lnch 4 U) Fuchsias, (food vnr. 2-Inch !I-00 A few sets of HiMiderson's New Mammoth Verbenas per set »1 . «! Brown & Canfield. 627 WALNUT ST . SPRINGFIELD. ILL M«ntlOD American Florist. IMPORT BULB PRICES. ^A/e are Large Dealers in all Forcing Bulbs, And ask the opportunity to make prices on your list. Please write us for Estimates now. J.G.VAUGHAN,e:^GHIGAGO. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Single and Double NARCISSUS, Etc. Importing direct should writi- us fur price.s. Special rates to large buyers. Largest stock ol Hyacinths. Tulips, Polyanthus. Single and Double Narcissus. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi. Poets Ornatus, Trumpet Major, Double Von Sion. R. VAN DER SCHOOT &. SON, HILLEOOIVI, near Haarlem, HOLLA.ND m^^^ Tea Roses and Carnations. 2Vln. pots. . per 100. $4.00 Rooted Cutlinps of Coleus' and Carnations to order. K.OO per 100. Draciena Indivlsa, $l,.i0 to J2 .W per dozen W. W. GREENE, SON A. SAYLES, WATEKTOWN. N. V. WHOLESALE LIST I=»I_^z\lN[ GLADIOLUS ^K TUBEROSES ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, Wholesale Nurseryman and (Jladiolus V.\l. I'AI.M M ItSI'-.KIK.S. Kre^h siTd- I.I Siil.iil I'liliiji'iiM III the trade only, ■■' *l M pi'i lb III l|^ iiiiiini.l.ri->v I'lli.i.M Kl piT lb Both "f above In Jl lbs. I.v cvprrss ..i lit. Inr ST. 00 and VHM respCL'tlvely. Aadress at onie KEASUNUR UKOS., Muiiatee, Fl». l'"or price list, I'l.tiits ami Ctit Flowers, atUire.ss the original cultivators. OlHl»IVI..'VIV RlVOS«., Sandwich, (Cape Cod,) Mass. i888. The American Florist. 409 AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds ot FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ISS8 Trade List for Seeds now ready. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE VEER. (Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp.) 19 Broad-way, Ne-w York. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement, for prompt or Spring delivery. Per 100, Per 1000 Ulium Auratum, large bulbs $9.00 $80.00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.75 15.00 First size... 1.60 12.00 Gladioli, large bulbs, line mixed 1.50 12 00 " " Brenchleyensis... .90 7.50 scarlet * crimson. 1.00 9.00 pink & Tariegated 1.75 15.00 white and light.... 2.25 20.00 " " yellow and yellow grounds 2.60 22.50 Hyacinthus Candicans, large 2.50 20.00 per 100 perdoz. Dahlias in fine sorts, undivided roots.. 15.00 2.25 " in separate colors, " 12.00 1.75 in fine mixture, " 9.00 1.25 Cannas " ■• 5.00 .75 Caladium Esculentura, large bulbs — 12.00 1.75 good sized bulbs 7.00 1.00 CLEMATIS .JAC'KMANI and oth- er sorts, Dutcli jjro wn, 3 to 3 years old, strong roots 35.00 4.50 QUOTATIONS ON ROMANS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIUM CANDIDUM, ETC, NEW CROP, GIVEN ON APPLICATION. Will Remove May 1st to 183 Wnter St. «UBEROSE"BULBSi We are the largest growers in the country, and oner the best quality PEARL TUBEROSES per 1000, $20.00 DOUBLE " " 20.00 $2 50 per 100 in small lots. iW Trade List mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. A SPECIALTY. seeds™ FLORISTS CAREFULLY SELECTED, And. from ^vhicli the best results may be expected. PKT. ASTER, New Pearl, pure white $ 25 " ^' '' bright rose 25 ■ " Boston Florist's, pure white 10 " " " fine rose 10 " Zirngiebel's, white 10 BALSAM, Snow Ball, finest double white ... 15 PANSY, Improved Giant, best strain in culti- STOCKS, Boston Florist's Double white, super- ior to, and producing a larger percent, of double flowers than any known strain . . 15 STOCKS, Crimson King, finest double crimson 25 Our strains of Cinerarias, Cyclamen, Calceo- larias. Primulas, Mimulus, Verbenas, and Zin- nias are of very superior selected strains. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES, $1.50 per hun- dred, $15.00 per thousand. Wholesale price i^t for Horists now ready. Send one. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER. 26 S. Market St., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. piorida (Jrown gulbs. Per 1000 TUBEROSE, No. 1 and Tall Double $10.00 A.. H. CI4A.JVEJ, OUR WHOLHSALB CATALOQUK OF ^:bxjIv:b Of all Sorts, Is now ready. Will be sent to all applying that we know to be engaged in the trade — or to any furnishing us evidence, as cards, letter-heads or bill-heads. V. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. :f^. k^. ivio^vr^rvi»^E>ic, ieeds er and Fanner. I • "a SuchasBaskets.lm- J^ "IT eqmsiiGSfS^e- lulbs ^ A Plumes, etc 22 Dey Street, For the Green- house or Gar- den. Plumes, etc NE^A^ YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, OTjn si»:E:c;i.A.x."ri:ES .a.E(.:e3 ■ Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Send for Wholesale Catalogue. LISSE. NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. \A/HOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. QFFTIQ BULBS, PLANTS, "O .C> .C^ J-^ "O 9 SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CLTRRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. RELIIIBLE SEEDS EOR ELORISTS. ZIRNGIEBEL'S Improved White Aster. — Improved White Perpetual Stock, —improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Giant Trimardeaux and Bugnot Fancy Pansies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds, $1.00 each, D£/\/rS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Dutch Rulbs. JOHN BARTH. BOS, OVEKVEEN. near Haarlem, HOLLAND, LARGEST GROWER OF HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, LILIES and all sorts of forcing bulbs. BS^ Catalogue free on application. EVERGREENS Botti native and nursery grown. Forest Trees and Tree Seeds. Immense quantity, lowest prices. Wholesale list.describingall leading varietieSi/ree. It will payyou tosend forit. UECKE BROS.. Seymour. Wli. E.H.KRELAGE&SON. HAARLEM, HOLLAND. Largest collections and stocks of Bulbs of all kinds: Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Fri- tillaria, Aneniones, Ranunculus, Liliums, Gladi oius, Iris, Amaryllis, Pseonia, Ixia, and miscel- laneous articles in greatest variety. Clivia, Trit- oraa, Muscari, Scilla, Lily of the Valley, Spirasa (Houtteia), Dielytra, etc. Largest collection of Strawberries. Novelties in the Bulb line. Wholesale catalogue is sent on application and as long as not published special offers will be given if sorts and quantities required are stated. E. H. KRELAGE & SON are now booking orders for Roman Hyacinths, Double Roman and Totus Albus Narcissus, Jonquils and other southern articles. Special prices on application. 3VO A.OEJJV'TS, Me Florist. TO EXCHANGE. 'Ve'rt>e>i:i^S— Rooted Cuttings or pot plants for small Roses. See adv. in another column. 4IO The American Florist. April IS, Extravagant Flower Buyers. Florists' storiks may be something like ''fisli" stories. The latest comer tries to tell the biggest "yarn." Here is mine : A woman came into my store early in February and asked for " fifteen cents' worth of white flowers — enough to make up a pillow." Klmira, N. Y. Grove P. Rawson. Thk following telegram is entered for first premium: "Send to-night ap- propriate Easter flowers for chancel, made up piece, two dollars, C. O. D." Don't you think this takes the cake ? " Thormily. How IS this for an Easter order : "Send Saturday 50 cents' worth of cut flowers, to consist of a little smilax — about 5 cents; a spray of lily of the val- ley, S cents ; 4 of mignonette, 8 cents ; 3 carnations, 12 cents; 6 daisies, 5 cents; I rose, 12 cents, and an English violet. It is for a sick girl, and I thought the variety might please her." F. W. & Co. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS. BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES No^v out. It you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CKDAK RAPIDS, lA. A LARGE SURPLUS STOCK OF KRAU EMMA TOPKER. *: STORM KING FUCHSIA. i!f No florist can afl'ord to be without this matcblesH variety. Our Mammoth stocli is unsurpassed, and every plant is warranted THUE to Name. Price per 100. S6.00; per 1000, $40.00 L. D C. HOPKINS & SON. Cortland, N. Y. PLftNTS'o^TRADE I'er l(«l Ampelopsis Veitchil, from 2!^-inch pots » O.IIO I'assitlora Constance Elliott, 3-inch pots lU.IIO Princeps. grafted plants, 25c. each. Coieus, assorted, from 2-inch potp 4.(K) Chrysanthemums, in variety, 2-inch pots 4.(IJ Geraniums, double and single, 3-inch pots C.OO Centaurea Gyninocarpa, 2-inch pots 4 00 Hydrangea i*an. Grandiflora, dormant, pots... 15.00 Rhododendron, strong plants, 90c. each. Koses, Marechal Niel. 2J^-lnch pots 4.110 La I'rance, from 4-inch pots 10 110 H. P. Assorted. 4-lnch pots 15 1X1 .Niphetos and Marechal Nlel,4.in. pots.. 12 UO — Also a general assortment of — New Roses, Clematis and Bedding Plants. tW i'()i:)tKsroNi)f:N(K Sor.icrTEi'- Bloomington (riKcnixi Nursery, SIMEY TIJTTLE & CO., Established 1852. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. A SPECIALTY. Largest and best stock In the country. Free from all disease. MAMMOTH SET. Also some of the Best Old Sorts. 60,000 MAMMOTH WHITE. Add 10 cents per dollar's worth If sent by mall. VERKKNAS. per 100 per lllOO Krom pots » 3.00 K5 U) Hooted Cuttings 1.00 8.00 COLEUS. Krom pots 2.60 20.00 Rooted Cuttings 1.00 H.OO PANSIKS, transplanted a, 00 WM. DESMOND, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. SURPLUS STOCK. BEDDING PLANTS. OERANIUMS, double and single, best varieties of white, scarlet, crimson, pink, salmon, purple and variegated and rose geraniums, from 4-inch pots, 6cts.; to name or color, 7 cts. Stock plants from 2 or 3 inch pots, up to 75 varieties, one of each, f^ the whole set. HELIOTROPE, best purple, 2 and 4-inch pots, 3 and 6 cts. each. FUCHSIAS, double and single, 12 good varieties, from 2. 3 and 4-inch pots, 6 and 10 cts. BEGONIAS, 6 varieties, 2 and 4-inch pots, 4 and 10 cts. VERBENAS AND PANSIES, fine varieties, 2 and 3-inch pots, 3 and 5 cts. CARNATIONS— Garfield, Alegatiere, Hinze's White, DeGraw, transplanted fine plants, $2 per hundred. COLEUS, 15 best varieties, and two varieties Achyranthes, 2 and 3-inch pots, 3 and 4 cts. each ; rooted cuttings. I1.50 per hundred; to name, |i more per hundred. ALTERNANTHERAS, two best varieties, 2-inch, 2 cts.; rooted cuttings, i cent; |8 per thousand ; new broad-leafed yellow, |4 per hundred. STEVIAS, tall and dwarf varieties, 2-inch, 3 cts. each. t>ERMAN OR HARDY IVY, strong plants from 3-inch pots, 6 cts. VIOLETS — Marie Louise and Swanley White, from 3-inch pots, 4 cts ; large clumps, 6 cts. IMPATIENS SULTANII, 2-inch, 6 cts. ROSES--La France, Perle, Niphetos, Gontier, Bride, Mermet, Marechal Niel, Bon Sileue, Marie Van Houtte, Safrano, from 4-inch pots, 15 cts.; 3-inch pots, 10 cts.; 2-inch pots, 4 to 6 cts. Puritan, 20 cts. SEEDLINGS OF ANNUALS, 2-inch, 3 cts. ORNAMENTAL PLANTS. DRACAENAS, 6 varieties, 4 and 5-inch pots, 25 to 35 cts. CROTONS, broad and small-leafed, beautifully colored, 25 varieties, 4 and 5-inch pots, 25 to 50 cts. each. DIEFFENBACHIAS, 4 varieties, |i each. MUSA ENSETE, large plants, 50 cts. each. PALMS — Latania borbonica, Corypha Australis, Phoenix reclinata, from 7- inch pots, $1 each. Kentia (3 varieties) and Cocos Weddelliana, from 5-inch pots, 50 cts. each. Brahea glauca and .Areca sapida, from 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each, Cory- pha -Australis seedlings, |6 per hundred — from 2-inch pots. IMANTOPHYLLUM MINIATUM, strong plants, 50 cts each. .\MARYLLIS, fine assortment, 25 to 50 cts. each. FERNS, from 4-inch pots, fine plants. Adiantum capillus, Fulvum and Bauseii ; Cheilanthes hirta, Neprodiums (3 sorts), Pteris serrulata and .Serrulata cristata. Sulcata and Tremula— 10 cts. each. Lygodium scandens or Climbing fern, 3-inch, 6 cts.; transplanted, 3 cts. each. CLERODENDRONS, Oleanders, Passifloras, Pomegranates, Hibiscu.s, Ja.s- MINUMS, etc, from 5 to 25 cts. each All plants are in fine condition and ready for immediate sale. No catalogue. Keep this for reference. All strictly cash. Ten per cent, discount on all orders amounting to #50 or over. I"or mail orders add postage. ANACOSTIA P. 0., WASHINGTON, D. C. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. tir Packed llghl J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. \/E:i=?i3E:r>>j. PANSIES. HINZES WHITE CARNATIONS, General Assortment of Plants, clean and healthy. JUNIPERS AND ARBOR VITiGS. Kootoil lUilllnKS and Treea from I to 3 ft. Can use Palms. Koscs, Dnhlliisand Snowdon Car- nations in e.vc-haugc. .lO.SIOIMI IIKINL, .liirkHoiivllle, III. \/ e: i=?i3e: isi A.^ Krom 'Much pots, well furnished with cuttings. Orst-class. per 1000. tl5 00. AliliKKSS J O BURROWS, FISHKILL, N. Y Our Verhenas are in Hue, healthy c.mditlon. We offer special intlucemcnls tn large buyers. fine Collection, stock plants, 40 varieties, Ki.OO; t2i.00 rooted cuttings 40 " 1.00; 8.0O Mammoth Set, stock plants 400; rwoo „," , " rooted cuttings 1.25; lO.OU Pelargoniums. Unc c(dlectlon. 3^-ln. pots.UI.OO; Coieus. rooted cuttings, labeled sorts.... 1.2S; 10.00 Pansles. Iranspliintod In frame ,1.00; 2S.00 (ieranluniB. double ami single, from pots, 4,00; S6.00 V'eltchll. po^grown, J(i to »8 per 100 nquefolla, pot-grown f8 " Ampelopsis li^'crn'',; ROSES ]i Inch pots, (5 per 100; M5 per 1,000. Itrldes. from2l(-ln. pots per 100, IB.UO Papa Gontier. '■• " •• 8.110 ('hrysaiitlu>mucr 1110; f 15.00 per 1,000. Whcdcsiile list of other KosrH, Carimtiona, Ruotril CiittluKH, and general tlorists' stock on appllcatloji. I. C. WOOD & BRO.. Fishkill, N. Y. Mention American Florist. i888. The American Florist. 411 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Verbenas, Elegant Plants, Mammoth Set, $2 50 per hundred, $20.00 per thousand. Verbenas^, Henderson's 1888 Set, of Mammoth Varieties, fifteen kinds, $2.00 per set, two sets $3.50, fonr sets $6.00. CHRYSAITTHEMUMS, HENBERSOWS SET OF "IMPERIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS for 1888," 12 Varieties. ;f2.5o per set, two sets for $4 00. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, OUR SUPERB COLLECTION OF OVER 125 VARIETIES, I4.00 per hundred. :?. V ' — ; T^ c — 5 C=. TZ:^ C=i, ^ ' V .^ PERLE DES JARDINS, 2-inch pots Per 100 Per 1000 $400 % 35.00 35- 00 3500 Per 100 Per 1000 MARECHAL NIEL, 2-iuch pots | S-oo | 45.00 AM BE.AUTY, " " fine 10.00 80.00 HERMOSA, 2-inch pots 4 NIPHETOS, " " 5.00 40.00 C. MERMET, 2-inch pots 4,00 Also a full line of other E;verbloiming and Fancv Roses. .A. i_ ~r e: i=? isi .A. isnr >^ e: F=? A ^ . A. PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR 3.00 2500 A. SPECTABILIS VARIEGATA S-oo 40.00 A. AUREA NANA 3.00 25 o(j OTHER VARIETIES 3.00 25.00 crcDi_E:LJ^. JOHN GOODE, New Yellow 3.00 25.00 NIGGER AND FIREBRAND 3.00 VERSCHAFFELTII 3.00 2500 SOUTH PARK GEM 3.00 GOLDEN BEDDER 300 2500 ASSORTED VARIETIES 3.00 10,000 ECHEVERIAS, f3 00 per 100, I25.00 per 1000, GERANIUM MAD. SALLEROI, $3,00. OXALIS TROP.^OLOIDES, fo.ooperioo. ACHYRANTHES LINDENII ,$^.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. AGP;RATUM J. DOUGLAS. $3.00 per 100. ALYSSUM T. THUMB, single, fe.oo, double, fc.oo per too. CARNATIONS, HELIOTROPE, FUCHSIAS, and all other GREENHOUSE PLANTS IN QUANTITY. OUR VERBENAS ARE EXTRA FINf. H. ^WT. A?vriIvrvI^VJVIIS «S5 iSOIVS, :Batavia, 111. 25.00 25 00 2500 WESTERN ELORISTS And any others who want CAeap, Siiong and Healthy Plants, ROBT. BROWN & SON'S SPRING TRADE LIST. All leading plants at low prices in large or small quantities. GERANIUMS and COLEUS, new and old. ALTERNANTHERAS by the thousand. ECHEVERIAS by the hundred or thousand. BEGONIAS in twenty leading kinds. : ALSO MANY NOVELTIES. : Stock all in good, clean, healthy condition. Address ROBT. S. BROWN &. SON, Boxqq. KANSAS CITY, MO. PANSY. FUCHSIA. Per 100 Per 1000 PANSY, fine plants, in 64 strains of colors «1.00 S9.00 FUCHSIA, Frau Emma Topfer (Storm King) strong, well grown plants 6.00 50 00 JOHN C. FLEISCHER & SON, Marshall Ave. & Kent St., ST. PAUL, MINN. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, HARDY PERENNIAL. Flowers 2 to 3-inches in diameter, brilliant golden yellow, on long stems. 5 to 8-incties long, very desir- able for cutting, and the most valuable (golden) florist's flower, blooms freely from June until frost, if flowers are cut as thev mature will grow in any soil. Perfectly hardy. *8 per 100, $1.60 doz., 15c. each. J. T. TEMPLE, Florist, Davenport, Iowa. BOSIS AND FLJIMTS. Before you order what you need, write for my Trade List. I have a large stock of TEAS. H. P. and MOSSES. If you have anything to exchange, name goods, and I will reply if favorable. E. HIPPARD, YouNGSTOWN, O. The best Ventilator Apparatas. $12 00 Best Steam Call Bell, {5.00 to 110.00. For nearly twenty years we have been engaged in the cultivation and dissemination of HARDY PLANTS and BULBS. And our business is now the largest in the country for this class of plants. The only firm in the United States who makes a specialty of these plants alone. One of the finest Collections of named Japan and German Irises to be found either here or abroad. Our Catalogue contains a full selection of the best only. Anemones, Aquilegias, Clematis, Hollyhocks, Christmas Roses, Funkias, Tritomas, Campanulas, Trilliums, Paeonies, Narcissus, Phloxes, Lilies, Veronicas, Orchids, Ferns, and Ornamental Grasses. Price to the Trade on application. WOOLSON & CO., LOCK DRAWER E. PASSAIC, N.J. 4l2 The American Florist. April 75, A Liberal Seed Order. I read with amusement your article "All for fi.50." I think the following order I received some time ago, " for just a few seeds of each kind named for 25 cents, " will "take the cake": "Ver- benas. I'ansy. double Begonias. Phlox Drummondi, all colors. House plants that come by seed. I.obelia. Oruimen- tal climbers, all kinds. White cypress. Everlasting flowers. Sweet Pea. Love in a mist. Mourning Bride. I'ink. double Portulacca, double, Jobstears. French Honeysuckle. Tree Cypress. Sweet Will- iam, Kerns, Ice plant, Indian Shot, Forget ine not. Coxcomb, double, Catch- fly, Zenia, White, Wall flower, double, \iolet, all colors, Verbenas all colors. Snapdragon. Sensitive plant, Sedum Rhodanthe, I'"everfew. double, Primula — all kinds, I'etunia, double. Palm, Nas- turtium, Mimulus, Larkspur, Ornamental (jourds, Carnation Finks, Balsam' — all kinds Aster — all kinds." The above is a facsimile of order re- ceived. What could I add to make the 25 cents' worth complete ? .McConnellsville, O. A. J. Hart. [You might have added a written guar- antee that each seed would grow and produce a plant which would bear gold dollars the first season, — En.] E wish to call the attention of flor- ists to our stock of young ^ CARNATIONS. ^ We also offer a large stock of acclimated -^==\ RHODODENDRONS ^=- grown one year in this country and well set with bloom-buds. These plants are in perfect health and condition and will prove satisfac- tory. We also have a large stock of Musa Ensete and other desirable plants. Send us a list of your needs and will give you low prices. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., PITTSBURG, PA. Mention American Florlnt. ROOTED CUTTINGS HIXZE'S WHITE AND DE GRAQT $1 (Xl per hundred. SpeeiBl riileB per I.IXK) fur April cm above and cither Tanoties. Fine transphinted plants low. Hooted Cuttlnu" of J. (ioode Coleus, Verheiias. etc.. at prices which it will pay you to KCt before piaciriK your orders. PANSIKS-Wlntered plants from cold fianies, superl> strains, line plants »1 "6 per 100, J15.00 per 1000. 1)K (iUAW, Burplns, will sell tine transplanted plants at -1^7 .'lii per tliousand. ALBERT M. HERR, Lock box 338. Lancaster, Pa. MELON PEAR. rTrcipicul Fruit. KasilyKrown as pol plant. - ■ Kleiiant and showy pot plant when »ill sonil one stronK plant by mall for 'IXv.. or live fo *'■*• GEORGE H. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. WM. SWAYKE AND L. L. LAMBORN. ^ The two best white carnations ever offered. E.-^RLV, FREE AND CONTIN- UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March ist, 1888. Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received. Price, $25.00 per 100. Send roi- C:vat and XSeBOi-lxstl-v^e Xjiat. SWANLEV WHITE and MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, free from disease, 45 per 100, WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. ROSES FOR FORGING, CHARTA. IN LARGE SUPPLY. 19 GROWN FROM THOROURHLY RIPENED FIPLO-GROWN PLANiS I. A /A- l\l'/-, ,\/AJl- DE UATIEVlr.l.r. SCXSET, /'!/■! i,ii.\ /'//■:/,'. liRIIlE. t;i)\ SILEXI-:. macsa GE.W JAC\jrhMI.\oi: A.\n OTHER /'OPCLAR lAR/ETfES SEND YOUR LISTS AND HAVE THEM PRICED. SFECIA.L QXJOT.A.TIOITS IIT X.A.K,GE LOTS. Address THE? r»ir«GEJE; «B COiVA.I«I3 CO., ROSE GROWERS, OTEST GKOVE, PA. MRNJITION PLSNTS. Out of 2'4-in(li pots, ready to plant out in open ground to make clumps for next winter bloolulDK. of BUTTEKCrP and DAWN. <•■ WUI per lul. CKN- TURV, PORTIA. SEAWAN. CHESTER PKIDE, niNZES WHITE and GRACE WII.DEB, to Ki.l«l perlUl; $30.00 per l.KD. Beautiful New Winter Blooming Carnation AM FLilRIST (orange color i 'i". plants for J.i.dll. CHA.JS. T. sta.i«:r, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. THIS INTERESTS YOU. "STARLIOHT," The new light yellow CARNATION; clear of stripes or mariiings; of vigorous "growth, early and continuous bloomer; seventy-tive per cent, of flow- ers on long stems, and never bursts its calyx. Try it. Send for price list of Starlight, Wm. Swayne. L. Ij. l^amborn. Silver Spray and other new and Standard varieties to GEO. HANCOCK. Grand Haren, Mich. Carnations and Rooted Cuttings OUT OF SAND BED. Per 100 Buttercup and Sunrise $.1.50 tirace Wilder. Grace Fardon and Sprinefleld — 2.50 Chester Pride, Lady Emma, Edwardsii, Peter Henderson. Philadelphia Red. I^a Purite, scar- let (-"em. Black Knight, at 2.00 Snowdon and Crimson King l.iJO Century and Sea wan ~*.00 In 2-inch pots, $1.00 per lOll extra. ISAAC LARKIN, Toughkenamon, Pa. HINZE'S WHITE. i'i.OOO from sand bench, in tlrst-class condition by April 1. $10 00 per thousand. Emperor of Morocco, same color as Jacq. rose, and Louise Schiller, tbebest pink forlong stems, K.IKI per hundred Ask for sample flowers. SCHILLER & MAILANDER, NILES CENTRE, COOK CO., ILL. SMILAX FOR EASTER IN QUANTITY FOR THE TRADE. .STOKM KING FUCHSIA Well rooted Cut- tings. $:1.1IU per 100. as good as pot plants. FrCHSI.A I'HENOMINAL .W IK) per 100, or will exchange lor Chrysanthe ' " "" PLANTS^FLORISTS' *^STOCK.^ Achillea Ptarmica $ . Atiuve Aiuer. varlegata 1.00 Anipelopsis Veitchi fiO ... 1.00 ... 1.00 ... 1.00 Anemone Japonica Antherlcum Vittata, var AsparaKus Tenn., 2-inch pots Azalea Indica, flne col., imported plants. G.OO extra sizes Jl to *6 each. BeKonia Metal lica and Rubra Gen'I col. Hft. varietiep 7S Betlis Perennis, white and pink 25 Calla ^t'thiopica from Mnch pots 1.00 Nana " 76 Camellia Japonica. 2 feet 9.00 Canna Ktaemanii, pot (irown 6.00 Carnations Silver Spray, Hinze's White, arte lid ditl lit. The F. E. FASSETT A. BRO., PfiNSIES AND C0LEU8 HV THE TIIOUSANO. Her 100 Per 1000 PAN8IBS, from2-lnch pots $2 00 $11). 00 transplanted 1.60 10.00 COLKUS, Including VerschatTeltli and Golden liedder -'00 IS, 00 IIKGONIA MKTAl.l.ll'A. good plants 100 :» 00 J. W. DUDLEY & SON, Parkersburp, W. Va. Cereus. Night Bio Chrysanthemums, 40 varieties CO Clematis .Tackmani. 2 years 3.50 Choice var. " < 00 Coccinea 1.60 ClerodendrOD Balfourii 76 4-lnchpots 2.00 Coleus 60 Dahlias, 50 var. 2>i-inch pots 1.20 Kucharls Amazonica 1.00 Feverfew Little Gem 7.1 Fuchsias 60 Funkla Jap. alba 4.00 Bron/e. Happy Thqugbt and tad sane Oe Hydrangea Hort. 2H-lnch pots 60 Hibiscus, Itegla Max and Urandltlora l.OII 2H-{eet 2.0O Ipomcea Palmata LOO .lasininum, (Gardenia, liadlcans and Var. 1 00 4-ln. pots. 2.(10 (Heanders, all varieties LT5 Passitlora, Constance Elliott and Alata .. .t.S Pelargonium, asst LOO Pink. Snow 60 Phlox, nice col. 2K-lnch 76 Primula veris 1.00 Pyrus Japonica 1.00 Koses. Tea or Kverbloomlng, 2-ln. pots... .611 Mermet.l-ln. pots 1.80 Perle des Jardlns. 2^-ln ileii'ls Washlngtlon and Jacq. 3-ln Uussella J uncoa 7.1 •• 4-lnch 3.00 Salvia flplendens dordonla Selaglnella Warcewlcil. 4-Inch pota 1.76 Senipervivum Tectorum 36 SenecU) Scandens 6Q Stephanotls Florlbunda, tOc. to $2 each. Taberniiuionlann 2.00 30 00 10.00 5.0D 4.00 8.00 90.00 6.ai 4.00 26.00 4. Oil 4.00 4.00 r,.oii 15.00 16.011 fi.lll 6.011 6.011 10 on 5.l>l 20.00 12.00 200 6.00 ¥.RIi,.LOP!SEMLET/irp^ ig. liuallhy. well moled plants of Miiri Loiilne Violet, all tlnest .stock from croivu dl- vlnloiiK, now ready (or shipment. (2.00 per taun dred. Address raterMon, New Jersey. ^IS Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention American Klurist. iSS8. The American Florist. 413 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. r< A IVnj' QHT A in?Q Best orchid and Plam LfAiMll OlilJVCiO. Stakes in the market. 6 feet long, per 1,000 M.OO 3 2.00 ISincheslong " 1.50 12 ' 1.00 BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. ESTABLISHED ISM. tttt tt8 Mention American Florist. iVIANY ADDITIONS TU MY ORCHID STOCK this Spring. Send for Catalogue. Best and Largest Stisit in New England lo Cut. Collestion 12 distinct free sorts, S.12.0T to $25.00. Collection 25 distinct free forts, f2"..L0 to $5U.0J. All healthy, established plants. Sexd for List. BENJ. 6REY, Wlalien, Mass. JOHN SAUL'S Washington Nurseries Our Catalogue of New, Rare and Beauti- ful Plants for 1888 will be ready in Feb. It contains lists of ali the most beautiful and rare trreenhouse and hothouse plants in cultivation, as well as all Novelties of merit; well grown and at very low prices. Every plant lover should have a copy. A very large stock of choice East Indian, South American, &c. — ALSO — Catalogues of Roses. Seeds, Orchids, Fruits, etc., all free to applicants. JOHN SAUL, Washington, D. C. Mention Amerioan FlorlBt- CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and English varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the new varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older varieties. Can supply loo in loo varieties; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very I,o\v. Address all orders to W. P. SIMMONS & CO. GENEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. I3CZ)I_J\Z.A.1=?IZ) I J\, PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, This variety receives great favor in this country as in Europe. No tloriat should be without it. Color bright crimson scarlet; one of the best bloomers. BOCKII, another new variety; color brigbtrose pink; very free bloomer. Orders booked now for Spring delivery. Prices on application. North Cambridge, Mass. UentlOD American Florlat. ORCHIDS AND PALMS. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. ^""rL^S^/SgiV^ist. 6 Fine Orchid Plants, established and growing, all different, at Jro.oo. 12 " " " twelve distinct sorts 20.00. Single plants of the Collection 2 50. 6 Palms, best varieties, fine plants 5,00. 12 " and other choice foliage plants 10.00. A PREMIUM WILL BE SENT WITH EVERY ORDER OF $10.00 AND OVER. SIEBRECHT Largest Collection of Orchids and Palms in America. & WADLEY, 409 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. You CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured ; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. j.va.osT ExiTEisrsi^^E; stock: JAPANESE Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees LILY BULBS Stock carefully raised & CHINESE Bamboos, Conifers, Palms, AND SEEDS. our Nurseries in Japan. H. H. BERIER & CO.. 315 & 317 Washington Street, San Francisco, Califounia. Catalogues free. Establi.slied 1878. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Oity of lVIe34cioo. If you are in need of any COIEDS, PANSIES, OR OTHER BEI)DIK& PLANTS In large quantities, write for lowest prices. ADDRESS BRENNEMAN & PETTERSON, BEDDING PLANTS. The Northwestern Trade Supplied. C. II. SMITH FLORE CO.. 624 NICOLLET AVE., Greenhouses, 3501 Portland Ave.. MINNEAPOLIS, MINK. ANY OF THE TRADE who have not received our Descriptive Catalogue OF EVERYTHimFOR TEE GARDEN, Our Wholesale List for Market (rardeners and Truckers, Or our Wholesale List for Can obtain them free of charge by stating that they saw this advertisement in the American Florist. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortland! Street, NEW YORK. TUBEBOSE I BULBS. MIXED HALF ITALIAN AND HALF PEARLS. Per 100 Per 1000 S-inch to4-incti. double $ 1.00 S tl.nu 3ii-inch to 6-inch, double 1.60 10.00 Orders will be entered and filled in rotation until the lot is sold. H. M. HOFFMAN, LEAVENWORTH KAN. GALAX LEAVES ^--H FOR FLORISTS' USE. h-" Evergreen, Handsome. Nolliing finer for Wreaths, etc. r $1.00 perlOOpoftpaid. Giilax plants Jl 26 per doz. SHORTII GALACIFOLIA (new). $2.75 per doz. postpaid. Wholesale prices on application. List of W. N. C. Shrubs and Trees free. KELSEY BROS, HIGHLANDS. N. c. ENGRAVER lo Philadelphi: Catalogue of electrosof plant, Howers. designs, etc., with '87 and '88 supplements, .So cts., with veg- etable, 50 cents. Electro of ' '^ this Cut, $1.50. EUCHARIS AMAZONICA. Fine flowering Bulbs of this beautiful and profit- able Lily at very low prices. Write for particulars to GEORGE SALTFORD, Rhinebeck. N. Y. *T0 THE TRADE^^ 200,000 FINl' ROSES. (Geraniums, Single and Double, $1.00 per hundred. A large assortment of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS. 2-in. pots at $4.00 per 100. Snowdon, Hin/.e's White, Bobt. Cralgr, Pres. Garfield, COLEUS $4.00 per 100. VERBENAS $25.00 per 1000. My stock of Plants is in good healthy growing condition. Spring catalogue ready. GEO. W. MILLER, WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist. 414 The American Florist April 75, Chicago. There is a large supply of flowers in the market. Prices were not advanced at Kaster, as miicli as usual, and since that time wholesale prices have heen weakening under the heavy stock com- ing in. Retail prices are now as follows; Terles, Niphetos, %\ to li-.S" a dozen; Bon Silenes, 75 cents to Ji; Mermets, I,a I'rance, Kennetts, #2; tulips, daffodils, lily of the valley, $1; candidums, %2. The l'"orest Olen Tloral Co. have opened another branch store on West Madison street, near .\shland avenue. J. T. Anthony arranged an elaborate decoration of tropical plants for a church wedding the ,;d inst. But few flowers were used, and those were loosely ar- ranged in vases. The effect was very rich. James Karrell, a well-known retail flor- ist, has sold out to George Burke, who has been Mr. Karrell's chief assistant for several years. Mr. Farrell, whose health has been poor, will spend a year abroad. FLOWER SEEDS. SO"W 3VO"W For Propagating and Cutting during the Summer. ASTER SEEDS, CROP 1887. TRUFF.VUT.S I'KIZK STK.VIN. Pkl. uz. Pure white J 60 $3.00 BriKhtplnk !J0 3.60 Brilliant scarlet 60 3.60 Blue 50 3,60 Violet and purple 50 3. .SO Mixed, all .olors 50 .'iOO BALSAM PERFECTION, pure white, exi. dbl. 50 2.00 l-.,ra . uTinili'lc lisl are Dreer'B April l.lst of Seeds trade. Mailed Lpril 1 FHEE HENRY A. DREER, 714 riK-sdiiit Sli PIIII..VUKI.rillA. We have Fine Plants of the lollowing Roses : Bernaix Itern Per llKl De Grew, Petunea and 4.00 La France. Mad. Alej _ iihreuil » 5.11(1 Mermet Bon Hilene, safrano and 60 other uood varieties 4.(10 Deranlums. in 2(1 varieties 3 fill Rose (Geraniums and Schrubland Pet 3.50 Heliotrope. 4 best varieties 2.50 Fuchsias and J.antanas 3.00 Ivy Geraniun rarnations. ; Hinsdale ; u" Allernantheras and Ageratums in var 3 00 Honeysuckles, Halliana 3 60 Coleus, Golden Bedder and Verschaffelti 3.00 10 market porta 2 00 Begonias, Rubra, H. Alba and Handersonii 3 (K) (,:obea Scandens 4 00 Vlncas 3.(XI Address GEO. THOMPSON & SON, Louisville. Ky. i Cheaper than ordinary Bedding Plants, and will produce an immediate .Reel. PRICKS, $3.00 PKR HUNDRED AND UPWARDS. Fl«Oie OJVE TyOT^T^A.'Bi.. We will mail vou a box containing samples ofiO VARIE- TIES, suitable for beddiug ; also wholesale price list and Hints on Cacti. Hints on Cacti is an interesting little work and retail Catalogue, illustrated with i.-o engravings ol these popular plants, mailerl on receipt of^ 10 cents. A.. BIv-A^JVO r'lanH Drtarl'. CRAPES, All the bestnewandoldsorts, emijraciiif; the New Crape "MILLS." SMALL FRUITS, ■^" '''^ best, inchidini; tlie lammisnew Gooseberry, " Industry." ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS and EVERGREENS. POSES, I'f eyery chiss, the liiie^t in ciillivati'in. Send for our NEW CATALOGUES a^ follows: N... 1. Fnni^, (S|ii.,, iii.- ; No. -V Ornamental Trees.etc, illiistrat..!, Iii.|i|.. 1 1 ,N.i ■: .^1 i.iw berries : No. 4. \\ hol.-sal. . No. .'.. Koses. 2S pp., free. ELLWANGER & BARRY. Mention American Florist. HELLEBORE, SULPHUR, TOBACCO DOST, ETC., ETC, CII.XS. W. .).\< Olt. New Yoik. A aniall surplus of Coleua-mostly Golden Bedder and Verachaffeltll; stronR atock plants in^i-inch pots. Price. $:) 10 per hundred. ferU, double or single, mixed 8.00 1.25 Iris Kafmpferli, double white 10. CO 1.50 Maderia Vine Tubers 3.00 .50 Musa Ensete, the new foliage plant 25,00 4 00 Oxalis Bulbs, flne mixed varieties 1.50 ,25 Fseonies, strong roots, assorted white to deep pint 10.00 1 50 Spirea Japontca, good clumps still in stock 6.50 Tigridla Grflndiflora Alba, large pearly white flower 4.00 .75 Tigridia Conchiflora, large yellow flower 2.00 .35 My Tuberoses are well cured, and large, sound bulbs, and fully equal in size to a first qual- ity grade. PR. 100 PR. 1000 Tuberose Double Italiens, first quality $2.25 $18.00 Tuberose, Pearls, first quality i2.25 18.00 PR. DOZ Lillum Auratum, the golden-banded Lily of Ja- pan, considered to he the finest of all lilies, .lust received an unusually flne lot direct from Japan 9.00 $1 .50 Extra large strong bulbs 12.00 2,00 Liliuui Candldum, the Easter Ijily, pure white, very fragrant Flowers 5 to 20 in number in a compact head. One of the best known lilies, and largely used for forcing. Per 1000, $40.00. ... 5,00 75 Lilium Longiflorum. pure white, trumpet- shttped flower. Native bulbs 8.00 1.25 Lilium Koseum and Rubrum, Rose spotted red. An easy-growing sort, showy and distinct. 9.00 1.25 Lilium Speciosum Album Praeoox, the best white lily; petals tinged with pink. Each, 40c. . 25.00 4.00 Liliu«u Wallacei, a magnificent new Japanese variety. beautiful buff' flowers spotted with black — very distinct. Each, 30c 20.00 :i.OU Lilium Krameri, varying from delicate blush to rich rose; fragrant 20.00 3.00 TRADE PKT. PR.OZ Aster Victoria, white $ .25 $3.50 " *' mixed 25 3.00 Alyssum, sweet 05 .25 Balsam. Finest florists' strain; white 15 l.UO mixed 15 l.OO ('aiidyt uft, white or mixed U5 .20 Hollyhock, fine double white 15 1 50 mixed 10 1.00 Mignonette Miles Spiral 10 .50 '* Giant Pyramidal 10 .50 " Golden Queen, large flowering... .10 .50 ** Machet. new, dwarf, very strong.. .25 1.50 Mlmulus Moschatus (Musk) .20 5.00 Petunia Hybrida Maxima, tinest double 50 " blotched and striped 15 1.50 Petunia Hybrida Maxima, large flowered, mixed " 25 2.00 Petunia Hybrida Maxima Fimbriata, fring- ed edge 4i6 The American Florist. April 75, Preserving Lumber. The article on "Preserving Lumber" in a recent number of the Florist suf(- gests a few thoughts which may be useful to some in the trade. .\ method of preserving the wood used in the construction of greenhouses, to be generally useful, must be something which anyone can avail himself of, using materials everywhere obtainable at mod- erate cost, and requiring no costly appa- ratus to apply. If used for plant benches it must be innoxious to the plants. My experience leads me to the conclu- sion that lime and sulphate of iron (green copperas) are best adapted for this use. I have a tank in which I soak all plant stakes, labels, and small boxes used in plant culture, in a saturated solution of lime. I have used the sulphate of iron on my greenhouse benches by sprinkling them when empty with a .solution, two pounds to a gallon of water, applied with a watering-pot. It destroys all fungus growth and preserves the wood. By bor- ing a hole slanting downward near the bottom of a post and filling with copperas — plugging up the hole — the moisture in the wood will dissolve it, and it will im- pregnate the wood upward and down- ward. There is nothing in either iron or sulphuric acid which will injure plant growth if used moderately. I watered a carnation growing in a pot, with quite a strong solution of sulphate of iron, with no injurious effect. No doubt slate and iron make the most durable bench that can be made, but these materials are not to be had every- where, and special mechanics must be emploj-ed to put them together. Wood is everywhere to be obtained, and almost everj' florist is mechanic enough to build his own benches. Sulphate of iron is cheap, and its use as indicated will, I think, solve the problem of preserving lumber in damp places and be cheaper than slate. S. F. Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. For DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Immortelle Letters and Baskets, .=SSESID TRIAL OHDER. t'^-^. 7 A-T-MERRICR V lyVy/i'iaTAiiAiyis^jSTBEETv ' ^' G0LD!!ESAIoOsM!?k!S FOR A THOUSAND AN r'ers, Wiiidciw (iurdcnInK. Lilts, JlestroylUK Insects, irlouB tine nprays. Most imtural substitute for foR or dew. Hv dlpptiiK In water while closed, nils Instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted: spray controlled by pressure of bund. Size of lemon squee/er. WnlKbt. f) oz. KxcIuHlve Terrl- t<»rv t€i AirentH. Sells on its own merns; ii.i uiiK. Sahiple by raall..'Vlit», Tbis i» Ihe At.milzerlbiit sold so well at tbo lliinl.iuv. All.iiiiy and DtbiT Fairs. Klorlsts and Seed>.ni..ii, sIkhv 11 icj your onsloniiTs; sells fast: good p.r..|ll. HiicII.miI for Indoor plants. Send for lllustnit.-d piini|.lilet ajid price to tlie trade. .Mention Ibis paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manulaclurer. Pittsfield, Mast. THE :■ PIONKEB 306 Main Mtrert. M4NUF4CTUEEB :: IN :: TBK :: WEST, CIXCIXXATI, OHIO. SEND FOR WHOLE.SALE PEICS LIST, ESTABLISHED 1853. — : THE? :— 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especially adapted to warming GREENHOUSES, GRftPERIES AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, Durability, (iivlnc best results with least labor and fuel. ty SE.VI> FUR DKSCRIPTION. THE H. B. SMITH CO.. 510 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^^ Reduce your Coal Bills ^PURM AN STEAM HEATER i^^ Vr I ml W r\% m iispecially adapted for *"* ^H^i^^H^^^H^H WARMINC GREENHOUSES. Gives a most uniform hf.it mt-ht and day. Can he run with less intention, and a SAVING of fully 20 to 25 Per Cent, in Fuel over any other method. Burns HARD or SOFT COAL, Endnrsed l.y leadinK florists. Send for lull Illustrated Catalogue, Address HERENPEEN MANUFACTURING CO., GENEVA, N. Y. TUB CEXjBSES.A.T'EX) }VILKS WATER HEATER t for Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. Syracuse Pottery. -Jend far Price List. S.WilksMfg.Co., ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF UVinch J6 29 I 5 -Inch. per 1,000. delivered free .13.75 cars. 2^-inch. Above pric We 8hip all over the U. 8. Free samples with first order. Order a trial crate. If you send check add 10c. exchange. Send for frt. rates and list of prices at which we pack to order assorted sizes in a crate, and for list of IT ready packed crates. Notice that we sell at the above prices only In READY PACKED CRATES 2,625 2il-ineb, 1,876 2M-lnch. 1.300 special 3-ln., 1.150 3-lnch, 875 3^-lDcb, 6.00; 5.50: 5.60; .■520 5-lnch. 160 6-lnch. 1.900 No. 3 Rose. 4.40: 3.50; 7.*; F LOWER PoTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 WHAKTON ST., PHILADELPHIA. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER, NO WIDE-AWAKIO FLOKIST need be told It will pay hini to use Snsb Unrs, etc. made from -^^^ CLEAR C\ PRESS. ^s- Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long, tfr SiMK, f.ir circulars iiiul l■^•lllllllM■^. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. J. N. PERKINS. Manaqer. Syracuse. N. Y. D. C. SCHOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF Improved % Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS#:+ NEW BKKIHTON. PA., Offers to the Trade the BEST Quality of Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEITU FOK. miCE X.IST. and • HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE , per lllU. . |ier luo. i.;w 4 Inch 5 -Inch C -Inch 7 -Inch — " ;* <•' No I'harties for packiige IMnch... Hrlni-li.... »rta»te. H.OO •it..'iO 50.00 barrel before purcbaslnn elsowli Horisis will llnd It 10 their advantniie to ilo make the best and stroiiuesl ware In tli< Terms casli. Address all communications IIILLI'-INtiKH IIIIOS., Korl KdwBi The American Florist. 417 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYines THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers Canacity from 350 to 10 000 feet of four inch pipe Send for New List. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL St., CHICAGO. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 2l8t Street, - NEW YORK. Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the T7. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials. Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOFTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, TM Pearl Street, NEW YORK. ^,#^^" GURNEY FOR HEATING TmaiB Dvrell'mgs, Public Buildings^ Offices, Conservatories, Etc. BY HOT WATER CIRCULATION. rpHE GURNEY HEATER is the besi oonomical i and durable. Seven sizes. (Quickly set up; requires no brick-work; does not corrode or rust out. Saves, 35 per cent, in Fuel. Noiseless in Operation. No Danger of Kxplosion. Even Temperature. BS^ Our new INSTRUCTIOX Book will be sent gratis to any address, also to ARCHITECTS and Fittkks up4)n ap- plication. Also price list. GURNEY HOT WATER HEATER CO. 237 Fra.kiin St., BOSTON, Works at East Boston, Mass. SELLING AGENCIES-M. H. Johnson, 140 Centre St., N. T.; Rice i&WhitacreM'fs. Co.,42and 44 W. Monroe St, Chicago. III.; T. B. Chase, 31 Bdmund Place. Detroit, Mich.; William Gardiner & Co.. Portland, Oregon; J. L. Frisbie, 526 Phila. St., Covinnton, Ky. It pays to do work early. CHAMPION VENTILATING MACHINE Cheapest, Strongest and most favorable in use. Write for prices and circular. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED — TO- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Contracts solicited for Most improved plans. ALL larORK GUARANTEED. B^~ Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSON & CO., No. S3 and 34 Sears Street, Delegates ,to the next the convention will travel PollmaD CaP Z\T)Q via the » to and from Louisville, Indianapolis, Cln- Iclnnati and tne winter re* |aorts of Florida and the Soutn. For f uU Information address McConuicki Gen. Faasenger A«'t, Chicago. *^ BARBED^ GLAZIER*P0INT8. FOR SALE; IN BOSTON, MASS. ... by Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfleld Street. PROVIDENCE, R. I CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, 146 W. Washington Street. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer, HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. 4i8 The American Florist. April 75, Index to Advertisers. AdTertlsIng Rates, etc.405 Allen, C.E Mlifi Allen.S. I.., 4Co «»•> Allen, W.8 41I.5 Baller,F.A «e Bayeredorfer, M.M. & Co. .105 Benter. H. H., ft Co. Blanc. A 413,414 Bock, Wm. A 413 Bonsall.Jos. B 407 B09,Jno. Bartb 409 Boysen, Jas. L 403 BrackenridgeftCo ....4i;l Breltmeyer,.!., A Son9.4ffi Breiineman & fetter- son 413 Bniwii 4 Cantield 408 Brown.Robt. S.iSon 411 Burrows, J. G 410 Carmody, J. I) 41S Chandler, B. B 417 Cliiunian Bros 40» Chltty, H. B 412 Clark Bros 407 Coles, W.W 408 Cook,J 403 Crane. A. H 4011 Carrie Bros 40'.t Curwen.John,Ir 40i'. Desmond. Wm. . . . 409, 410 Ue Veer, J. A. .4(«, 409, 4IJ Devlne, Peter 417 Dlez, John L., & Co. ...417 Dillon, J. L 405,410 Dingee 4 Conard Co. .40:!, 412 Dreer. U. A.40U,4ad,4l».414 Dudley, J. W. 4 Son... 412 Elliott. B. A., Co 412 Ellis Bros 416 Ellwanger 4 Barry. . . .414 Fassett, F. K. 4 Bro.. .412 Faxon, M. B 108 Fink 4 Co 413 Fleischer, Wm 411 Garden 4 Forest 40i Olddlngs.A 400 Goldman, M 410 Greene, W. W., Son4 Sayles 408 Grey, BenJ 408. 413 Griffith, Jas 416 Griffith, N.S 415 Gurney Heater Co 417 Hales, H. W 418 Hallock.V. H.,4 8on..4C9 Halsey, Wm. V 408 Hammond, Benj 40*5 Hammond 4 Hunter. .405 Hancock, Geo 40;, 412 Harold. Thos. G 400 Helnl, Joseph 41U Heinz, Chas 408 Henderson. P.. & Co. . .413 Herendeen Mfg. Co... 410 Herr, Albert M 412 HIgley. Henry G 410 HlTflngerBros 410 Hlppard,B 411, 417 HltchlngB4 Co 418 Hoffman, H. M 413 Hooker, H. M 418 Hopkins, I.. D.C 410 " .401: .418 Hurff. Freema Ives. i. Jacob. ChH(,\ \ Jansen, Ed . Badletz. J Kelsey Bros.. Kennlcott Br< King, Jamea 415 KrelagcK. H..4Son 409 Krlck, W.C 400 Ijirkin. Isaac 412 I.a Koche4i)tabl 4lt'i l.ee,U..&Son 415 I,.i(klaiidl,umberCo..41i; I,.M>sc..ln... I, 400 McAllister, V. B 409 McBeth. Thos. A 407 McCarthy, N, F. 4 Co. 405,414 McCluer.G. W 414 McFarland.J . Horace. .413 McTavlsh, O. A 400 Mal9h,M 4a^ Mathews, Wm 413 May.J.N 40:1 Merrick, A. T 410 Michel Plant4Seed Co 412 Miller, Geo. W 413 Monon Koute 417 Moon, Samuel C 408 Morat, Edw 40;i Mullen, Geo 405 MyersftCo 418 Nanz&Neuner 403 Pennock, Chas. B 4ft'i Perkins.J. N 41i; Phelps, H.l, 108 Phlla. Im. Ileslgn Co. .110 Plenty, JosephuB 417 Reasoner Bros 40S Reed 4 Keller 417 Reimers, Chas. W 407 Renard, Jos 400 Roemer, Frederick 40o Rolker. A. 4 Sons 409 Kupp, Geo. H 412 Saltford.Geo 413 Saul, John 413 Schiller 4 Mallander. .112 Schlegel 4 Fottler 409 Schofleld. 1». C 41i; Schulz. Jacob 403 Scollay, John A 418 Segera Bros 409 Sibley, Hiram, 4 Co. . .400 Slebrecht4 Wadley...413 Slmmons.W. P., 4 Co. .413 Situations, Wants etc. 402 Smith Floral Co 413 Smith, H. B.Co 410 Solly.Geo. A., 4 8onB..40« Spooner, Wm. U 405 Starr. Chas. T 412 Steffens. N 417 Stewart, Wm. J 4a> Stimson. B. A., 4 Co. ..417 Strauss. C. 4 Co 405 Studer, N 410 Swayne, Wm 412 Taylor, Jnii. H 405 Temple, J.T 411 Thompson, Q., 4 Sons. 414 Tucker, A.C 403 Tuttle, Sidney, & Co.. 410 Uecke Bros 409 Van derSchn(it&Siin,408 Vaughan, J.C 40.5,408 Ware.Thos.S 407 Weathered, ThoB.W..4l8 Welch Bros 40.''. Whllldln Pottery Co. 411 Wllliaius.H.iV.i Sons.411 Wood. I.C„4Bro 410 Woulson A Co 411 Toung, Thos, Jr„4Co.405 Zirngrebel,D 409 OUR NEW TRADE i3iie E> o or O I« ^V^ . 6,000 mune» of (Lire) Florists, niirserytuen and seedsiuen. in the United Stales and CHlluda. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Superior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. Brookyn, N. Y. li^~ Send for Catalogue. SOMETHING NEW IN — Heating 41^ y\^pparatus KOK - GREENHOUSES. Send fur llluHtrated ratalog^ne. J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. ©aiLERS^ FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES. POULTRY-HOUSES. ETC. ALSO FOR HE.^TIXG WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. ' f hos. 1. leatliered, 46& 48 HARION ST., IM Y. Greenhouse Heating p.^^ Ventilating HlfcHlNQS 8. CO. 233 Mercer Street, New York. RiJc TjafferrjS a] laailapa, ■^iehteen Sizes, feierruaaiea Hire j^ex Jaoilers Cjorjical l^oilePS, lyase Taui-rjiqa Watep Heafers* Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send -4 cents postage for Illustrated Catalogue. Bmp roved Hot Water Kor Heat Greenhouses, Grapenes, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Ca.st Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valve.s and all Material for Heating In- Hot Water. Semi for Crit.-alogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. t^ ftf!CC,-J l-(OUC. J^ GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. A 1.1. lil.AZIKUS' SUl'PI.lMS. Writ* for Lateat Prloei. .Mention Anicrlcuh Klorlnl. Ives' Piittv Macliine. Patented ja Se«t by Express on receipt o( price, (3.00. •T. H. IVES. Daihbury. Conk hales: MOLE TRAP For ilt-Mtroviiitf urniiiul iiinlrw in I/hvuh, luirk^ (tanltmsandc.mH.t.'nos. The tiiilv rKKI-rCT molu trap iti uxisteiR'o. <• iiuriintri'<) to riitcb moles whrre nil ollirr Iriipn liiiL/ 8"Ki by •eedxamn, AKricuttural Implement and nardwara dealers, or sent by express on receipt ot 92*00 bf H. \i. UAIiKS. KII>GKWOOD N. /. % iff MmEM^m MmBrica is "the Prow of the UessbI; tbere may he marB comfort Rmidships, but wb srs the lirst to touch Unknown Esas,' Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, MAY 1, 1888. No. 66. f LHllE iAlMlS3§m« f fc©igi!@f Copyright, 1SS7, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and istli of each month by TUB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. Gkneral Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago. Society OF American Florists.— K. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president ; John N. May, Svim- mit, N. J., vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute. Ind., treasurer ; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Broni- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. The fourth annual meeting at New York, August 14, 15, 16, 1S88. Easter Plants. We wish to particularly call the atten- tion of our readers to the article under this head by Robert Craig in another col- umn. As was noted in our report of the Easter trade in last issue, the call for blooming plants at Easter has been rap- idly becoming more general ; and it will undoubtedly become larger each succeeding year. Florists will do well to make preparations to supply this de- mand, and to foster the same by placing upon the market at that time a good quantity of plants of the first quality; plants which are not only well covered with bloom, but which have been suffi- ciently hardened to stand delivery with- out serious injury to the flowers then open. The excellent prices which can be ob- tained for plants of the first quality at that time is not the only inducement to the grower ; the great value of a crop which can be made in itself very profita- able, and then be cleared out of the houses early in April — so early that the houses may be easily refilled with bed- ding stuif— is at once manifest. But do not attempt to grow second or third quality plants for Easter. Spare no effort to have them first class, and to bring them in at the right time. Watch the plants carefully and whenever you note a number which are coming too fast, place them back in a cooler house ; and if any are lagging, place in a little more heat. Sort them frequently and keep them uniform. Read Mr. Craig's article carefully ; the dates at which the various plants and bulbs should be started and the manner in which they should be handled in order to have them in bloom at the proper time — a point of the first importance — may be relied upon, as they are from actual experience of a most successful grower of Easter plants. Make tjp your mind now to attend the New York meeting, and arrange your business afi^airs accordingly. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Spring and Bulb Show at Phil- adelphia. One of the oldest members of this time- honored institution remarked — during the progress of the last annual spring ex- hibition— that if a record had been kept of the weather which prevailed at the time of its flower shows ever since its or- ganization, that none had been held with- out at least one stormy day intervening. The last was no exception to the rule. A cold pelting rain fell during the opening day and evening, which lessened the number of exhibitors and visitors. There were fewer exhibits in horticultural hall than we remember to have seen for some time. The cut flowers were arranged in the foyer, which is not usually the case at the spring show. The space in front of the stage where the cut roses, etc. gen- erally are located was occupied by a fine group of rhododendrons — a new feature in Philadelphia. Mr. H. Waterer de- serves great credit for this display. What the show lacked in quantity was amplj' made up in quality. Philadelphia never could until this year boast of anything approaching an orchid show, and she is justly proud of the efforts made in that direction on this occasion. Thanks to Mr. George Savage and his assistant, Mr. Swift, gardeners to W. S. Kimball, Esq., Rochester, N. Y., a collection worthy of that renowned es- tablishment was safely landed here and artistically arranged. Messrs. Siebrecht & Wadley, New Rochelle, N. Y., also had a collection containing some note- worthy specimens. Amongst the local talent Mr. David Emery, gardener to Charles Dissel, Esq., had a creditable collection, so also had William Jameson, gardener for R. S. Mason, Esq. The medals offered by the "General Union of Holland for the Promotion of the Cultivation of Bulbs," were not very strongly competed for, there being only one entry for the gold medal in the class for fifty hyacinths, whereas last 3'ear there were seven entries, five of which were staged in competition on the open- ing day. Two of last year's competitors claim that by mistake the bulbs which had been selected with great care with the view of entering them for the medal were put into the heat too soon, conse- quently were too far gone for exhibition. Another reason was, the loth of April is rather late. Last year the bulb show was held on March 15, hence the greater num- ber of exhibits. Mr. William Jameson, who carried off the gold medal, said he would rather have to force a hyacinth than retard it. His collection reflected great credit on his selection of varieties and the way they were flowered. Mr. Geo. W. Earl, the oldest vice president of the society in continuous service, now on the list, and one of the most enthu- siastic amateurs and best judges in the city, says there were some varieties among the assortment that had never before been imported. Tulips made a creditable display. John M. Hughes, gardener to Geo. W. Childs, Esq., was awarded first prize — a silver gilt medal — for the best 25 pots, 3 bulbs of the same sort in a pot, 25 distinct . sorts. William Jameson, gardener to R. S. Mason, Esq., was awarded second — a silver medal. The society's premium, ^10. was awarded to Wm. Jameson for the best 25 hyacinths in pots; second, $6, to John M. Hughes. For 12 hyacinths the first and second premiums were awarded in the same order as above re- corded. Tulips, 6 varieties, first, Wm. K. Harris; second, Wm. Jameson. Tulips, one box containing not less than 50 bulbs in bloom, first, $$, Wm. K. Harris. John M. Hughes was awarded first for tulips, 12 varieties in 12 6 inch pots, 3 of a kind in a pot. Trumpet varieties of the nar- cissus were conspicuous bj^ their absence; this is to be regretted as they are amongst the most beautiful of spring bulbs. Wm. Jameson took the first for Polyanthus narcissus. Hugh Graham's son carried off first for specimen lily — Lilium Harrisii — also for 6 plants of the same variet)'. They were exceptionally large and fine plants. John M. Hughes had 6 beautiful pots full of lily of the valley, for which he was deservedly awarded the first pre- mium. George Savage, gardener to W. S. Kimball, Esq., received first, fso, for the best collection of orchids, and spe- cials for orchid cut blooms, $10, for An- thurium Andreanum blooms $5, and sec- ond for rose, "Her Majesty," cut blooms. Siebrecht & Wadley second for collec- tion of orchids, I30, and a special, $15, for cut orchids. The azaleas were not equal to those exhibited last year. The best plant was put in competition by David Emery, gardener to Charles Dissel, Esq., as a specimen white. It was in the shape of a cone, though not over-trained. H. Waterer received third for 6 azaleas, I15; third for 4 plants, $10 ; first for 12 rhodo- dendrons, $2$, and first for specimen rhododendrons, $$. Fred. R. Sykes, gar- dener to Mrs. H. Ingersoll, third for two azaleas, $$. J. William Colflesh received second, ;^ 10, fori2Zonale Pelargoniums. Que of the most notable exhibits was a specimen fuchsia, exhibited by David Emery ; it was an evidence of what can be done with the fuchsia if it is taken in hand in earnest. It is certainly one of the best plants for spring exhibitions that we have. The variety seemed to be what is locally known as "Black Prince," but how it ever' became dubbed that title is very hard to understand, for there is nothing about the flowers or foliage to suggest that name. However, it is a "Prince" among good fuchsias, and the plant in question was fully six feet high and well "furnished" with foliage and 420 The American Florist. May /. flowers from the pot upwards. The color of the tube and sepals is light red while the corolla is a rosy purple. According \.o the premium list the first prize is %\, second, f 2, but so well pleased were the judges with this specimen of good cul- ture that a special of f 10 was awarded. This is as it should be. When an exhibit is reallj- worthy of a higher premium than the schedule calls for, all committees of awards should follow this rule, and show their appreciation of good culture by making the award amply adequate. And they should, also, as this committee did, withhold first or second premiums, or all premiums, if the exhibits do not come up to the standard. The onl}' pot rose, or rose growing in a pot, exhibited was one from Wm. K. Harris. It was a well grown Magna Charta ; first premium, J5, was awarded. There were only two ferns in the exhibi- tion but as both of these were examples of good culture, we must be satisfied ; first was awarded to David Emery, fs, second to Hugh Graham's son, $3. The latter exhibitor also secured first prize for 5 hydrangeas, Jio; second, $5, to W. K. Harris. First, $5, for specimen hydrangea, to Hugh Graham's son ; to same exhibitor first for 6 Spiraea Japon- ica. David Emery first for 12 well grown cinerarias, $10. W. K. Harris first for 6 amaryllis. First for 25 pansy plants in bloom to Fred. R. Sykes. First for Mar- guerites to Hugh Graham's son. Second premium only to F. R. Sykes for 12 Poly- anthus or hybrid English primrose. There were two competitors for the hon- ors in the class for 6 Primula obconica. Wm. Craigmile took first, F.R. Sykes sec- ond. This variety has never been seen here beforein anything like goodshape. These plants made a very favorable impression and both florist and amateur will at once begin to get up stock. The competition in the cut flower class was not very strong, though quite spirited. In the "grower's" list, which is only open to those who exhibit that which is grown by themselves, either amateurs, gardeners or growers commercially, here meet in friendly combat. Mr. C. F. Evans, the Rowlandville florist, and Thomas Foulds, gardener to Wm. M. Singerly, were pitted against each other. It will be remembered by readers of the l"'i,ORiST that both these gentlemen are champions of the Puritan rose. Mr. Foulds was awarded first for 12 Perles desjardins; second to Mr. F;vans. First for Cornelia Cook to Mr. I^vans. First for The Bride to Clarence Ramsden. And such Brides ! They were acknowl- edged by all who saw them to be the finest Brides ever before seen here or any other place. The same may De said in reference to Niphetos also exhibited by Mr. Ramsden. First for the Bennett to Mr. Foulds; second, Mr. Evans. First for Papa Goutier, C. F. Evans; second, Thomas Foulds. First for Catherine Mermet, Thomas F^oulds; second, C. F. Ivvans. First for 6 American Beauty, C. F. F>ans; second, Thomas Foulds. First for I^a France, C. F'. Evans; second, C. kamsden. First for Bon Silenes, Thom- as l''oulds; second, C. F. Evans. F'irst for Her Majesty, C. F\ Evans; second, George Savage. Special, %2, to C. F'. Iwans for Mrs. John Laing. A silver medal was awarded to C. Ramsden for the rose — called conditionally, "The Gem" — (This award was afterwards changed to a cash premium, because of the uncertainty hanging over its origin.) In the " Florists' " class for cut flowers it will be noted that in this competition an exhibitor isprivileged to buy wherever he pleases. It is a question of enter- prise, capital and good judgment, and not one of skill. The first premium for a collection of cut carnations was awarded to Evans & Battles. They were also awarded first premiums as follows : Niphetos, Cornelia Cook, The Bride, Comtesse de Frigneuse, Catherine Mer- met, La France, Mad. Cusin, Bon Silene, Her Majesty, also for a collection of hybrid remontant roses. Pennock Bros, were awarded first premiums for 6 Amer- ican Beauty, 12 Bennetts, 12 Sunsets, 12 Perles. Robert Crawford, Jr., received second premiums for 6 American Beauty, 12 La France and 12 Bon Silene. Evans & Battles were awarded seconds on Perles, Sunsets and Bennetts; C. H. Grigg second for collection of H. Rs. Robert Crawford, Jr., also received special premium for a vase of beautiful single daff'odils (Trumpet narcissus^. Specials were awarded also to the following: Wil- liam Swayne for his new carnations, " Swayne " and "Lamborn"; C. F. Evans for a vase of Jacqueminot roses ; Thomas Foulds for roses, M. Niel, Gloire de Dijon, Safrano and Princess Beatrice; also for tomatos ; David Emery for An- thurium Scherzerianum and Medinilla magnifica ; Hugh Graham's son for a collection of plants. The committee on bouquets, designs, etc., reported as follows: First premium for 6 corsage bouquets, Hugh Graham's son; second, Robert Crawford, Jr.; for plateau, first, Hugh Graham's son; sec- ond, Evans & Battles; first for Jardiniere ofspring bulbs, John M. Hughes; gardener to G. W. Chiids, Esq. ; brides bouquets, first, Hugh Graham's son, second, John Dick, Jr.; for pair bridesmaids bouquets, second, Miss Annie Bissett; first for vase of roses, Hugh Graham's son; second, Pennock Bros.; and specials to the fol- lowing : For Brides bouquets. Miss An- nie Bissett; to H. C. Sheafer for basket of flowers; to La Roche & Stahl, and the Haddon Floral Houses for plateaus; and to Evans & Battles for a small vase of roses. There was some critical comment made about the hall not being so well filled as usual, but these unkind cuts came from those who have never been known to do a hand's turn of a public character. There was an absence of trash, which heretofore has been too often brought in to " fill up." What there was to be seen was worthy of critical examination, and appealed directly to the true florist. Taking it altogether it will long be re- membered as the best spring show ever held in this city. The orchids alone were well worth coming a long distance to see. One of the local evening papers was equal to the occasion and declared " that orchids are the aristocrats of the floral kingdom." In speaking of the good keeping qualities of orchids, Mr. Henry C. Gibson, an enthusiastic ama- teur, said that he had a flower of I'halic- nopsis Schilleriana open on December 28, iS,S7, and it was still in good condi- tion at Easter, Mr. Kimball's collection contained upwards of fifty varieties. Siebrecht & Wadley's about 35 plants. E. L. Among Mr. Kimball's orchids were the following rare varieties : Cypripedium caudatum, Cattleya Schmjderii, C. Law- renciana, Cyrtopodium Andersonii, Den- drobium Wardianum Lowii, Cypripedium Druryi, C. candidulum, Phaius Wallichii, Epideudrum Stanfordianum, in addition to many other beautiful and rare kinds. Mr. Kimball never does anything by halves. .\ mong the rhododen drons exhibited by H. Waterer were some very handsome and distinct varieties such as Countess Beau- ford, Anthony Waterer, Everestianum, Roseum elegans, Grandiflorum, Roseum, Superbum, Duke of Teck, John Waterer and many other choice sorts. This ex- hibitor also showed a few good varieties of azaleas, amongst which were Bernard Andrea Alba, Madam Van der Crysen, Roi des Holland, Adolph of Nassau, and other sorts of merit. In the center of the hall was a hand- some pyramid of Asparagus tenuissimus vines which were festooned from the cen- ter table to the chandelier forming a very effective and graceful decoration. It was much regretted that Mr. Robert Craig, one of the best officers of the society was obliged to be absent on ac- count of ill-health ; the first time since he has been a member, that he has not taken an active part in each exhibition of the society. Henry A. Siebrecht. New York Notes and Comments. We are not likely to see any private rose shows here this spring. As one of the florists says, people can see as fine a display by going from one store to an- other, as they would in an exhibition, and these shows are not the novelty they once were. To be a success, a New York flower show must be very original, and very much advertised. h.\\ the stores are very attractive now ; flowers are ex- ceedingly plentiful, and for the most part exceedingly fine. Many complain of low prices ; it is an undoubted fact that a great many more flowers are now daily sent into New York than the city can use. One well-known veteran florist advises the growers to raise potatoes and such "garden sass," which he thinks likely to sell better than roses. Mr. Thorpe appears to have that same impression ; he is forcing cauli- flowers, which connoisseurs in that veg- etable consider remarkably fine. The new rose "Oakmont," raised by Mr. James Comley, of Lexington, Mass., seems likely to be quite an acquisition to our stock. It was first exhibited in New York at the orchid show last year, and Mr, Comley says that subsequent exper- ience with it shows all the vigor and free blooming qualities so desirable in a trade flower. It is a hybrid tea, cross between President and Baroness Roths- child, and has been in existence about five years ; the grower has spent all this time in perfecting it. It has the same smooth, globular petals and soft pink as Paul Neyron, though with a silvery tinge on the outside of the petals more suggestive of La France. It po.ssesses the characteristic tea fragrance to a marked degree, though its general ap- pearance is suggestive of its hybrid re- montant parent. The bud is the regular conical tea shape, though not excessively pointed. The color stands very well after cutting ; it does not seem to acquire the blue tinge so often seen in pink roses. In some respects Oakmont is rather suggestive of pretty Mrs. John Laing. Mr. Peter Henderson had a new rose at the last meeting of the F'lorists' Club ; an unnamed hybrid tea raised by Mr. Bennett of Shepperton. It was the first flower developed in .America, and as it was from a verj' small plant it could only give the least idea of the rose. It was i888. The American Florist. 42l Why is it that so many growers declare that it does not pay to grow ferns around New York, while so many florists say that they are obliged to go over to Phila- delphia and other out of town places to buy such plants? However a lot of the go-ahead men are going in for ferns and palms, and we shall see a good many more decorating plants grown in a year's time. Ardisia crenulata, for example ; the market is never overstocked with it, and around the holidays well-berried plants in 6-inch pots sell admirably for paying prices. It is a wonder that it is not more extensively grown for the re- tail trade ; every one admires it, and it is a good thing for the house, taking no L. HARRISII 5 feet high. Improperly grown. L. LONGTFLOHUM. L. HABRISII. 2 teet high. -2^4 feet high. {Measurcuicnts arc exclusive of pot. ^ Well-grown, and of the heights that sell most readily. \_\v\ts \^ Po"\5 TOR t^s^tR- very double, very fragrant and soft light pink in color. There was a good deal of convention talk at the club meeting, as well as the discussion of Mr. Thorpe's paper. Mr. May told about the bright club meeting he had attended in Baltimore, especially referring to the use of the question box, which the New York club proposes to adopt also. One of the many handsome stores in the upper part of New York is that of McConnell & Grimshaw, on Madison avenue. They sell a great many fine plants and ferns, which they grow at their large place on Staten Island, in ad- dition to cut flowers. Like every one who grows ferns for florists' use, they give chief place to Adiantum cuneatum ; A. Farleyense is beautiful for cut flower work, but it is rather too good to be slashed up promiscuously, and one never sees a very great quantity of it used. notice of a little neglect. It would, per- haps, sell best at Christmas and New Years ; people are more likely to want flowering plants at Easter and Decora- tion Day. But it can be furnished well covered with berries, all the year round. Tulips are beginning to be very scarce, which will give roses a better chance. Unfortunately for the florists, and for many other trades, people seem to leave town earlier every year, and they are later in returning, which makes the sea- son a very short one. The only thing the florist can do is to follow them in their exodus, like Mr. Hodgson, who at- tends to his customers in New York dur- ing the winter, and follows them to New- port in the summer. Of course there is a certain amount ol bedding and window-gardening to be done at this season, but many people who leave town for the summer neglect this altogether now. In suburban places though, business is likely to improve, as the tenants of pretty villas and cottages are going in more for well-kept gardens. It certainly pays a suburban florist to make his own place as attractive as pos- sible, and to strike out new ideas in bed- ding. A man who decorates his place with picturesque groups of sub-tropical plants is very apt to sell more of them than of cheap bedding plants, to the manifest benefit of his pocketbook — that is, of course, if he is located in a good neighborhood. In some suburban local- ities, the people have a pernicious habit of clubbing together to buy a lot of cheap stufi" at the auction sales, to the profound disgust of the local florists. The plants are usually good, and they are excessive- ly cheap, but whether auction sales are a benefit or the reverse is one of the questions likely to bob up in the ques- tion box at every florists' convention. Railway gardening — that is to say, bedding out at the railway stations — is likely to be much more extensive this season than last ; a great many plants will be used in this way. In places where the railway company is a soulless corporation without any regard for horti- culture the adjacent property owners often take it into their own hands, as the added beauty really improves the value of the place. It is an idea to be encouraged from a standpoint ol business as well as if sthetics. Emii,y Louise; Tapun. Easter Plants. There is nothing more remarkable in the whole range of the florists' business than the amazing increase in the demand for showy and attractive plants in pots for Easter ; both for church decoration and for the adornment of dwellings. The annual increase in this branch of the trade has been very noticeable in Phila- delphia during the past five years ; each succeeding Easter a larger number of plants being used — the Easter just passed exceeding all others in the volume of trade. This great increase is due ; first, to the disposition to use more plants in the churches ; in former years only two or three denominations used them, but the idea is spreading, and it is to be hoped that so beautiful a custom shall soon be universal. Secondly, the fashion (for it is now the fashion) of sending presents of plants to friends at that time ; this has now become very general, and has, to a great extent, displaced the gifts of cards, etc., so common in years gone by ; the demand is growing for hand- some specimen plants, for which liberal prices are cheerfully paid. A walk along Chestnut, Walnut, Spruce, or any of the best streets of Philadelphia on Easter Sunday morning, would have revealed many, very many, of the windows of the houses, handsomely decorated with flow- ering plants ; and what a variety has taken the place of the calla lilies and geraniums of former days — the glorious lilies, Harrisii and longiflorum ; the gor- geous hydrangeas ; the graceful acacias and genistas ; the handsome specimen azaleas and rhododendrons ; the hybrid and other roses ; the pelargoniums, deutzia, astilbe, mathiolas, hyacinths, tulips and hosts of other plants. To many of our plant growers the week preceding Easter is the largest in point of sales of the whole year. With the increasing demand, year by year, for fine specimen plants, has been developed gradually more skill in growing them, and greater precision in bringing them 422 The American Florist. May I, into flower, just when wanted ; this is a most important part of the work ; a houseful of lilies or roses coming in a week after or a week too soon, means a serious loss ; the most careful attention to details of temperature is necessary and it should be borne in mind that it is bet- ter to be a week too early than a day too late, for it is easier to retard than to hurry the development and the weather (as was the case this year) is sometimes persistently cloudy for a week or two before Kaster. Below will be found a few notes of the methods of culture, as pursued by our most successful growers. J.i/iuni Jiaiiisii. — In former years it was the custom to save the bulbs from year to year, or to grow from sets to sufficient size ; but now the best bulbs can be obtained from Bermuda, or from the dealers who bring them thence, at a price so low that it is not worth while to save those that have once been forced or to grow young ones on, under the disad- vantages of this latitude; the bulbs arrive from Bermuda early in the fall and should be potted into 5-iuch, 6-inch or 8-inch pots, according to size ; the S-inch being suitable for the very largest, meas- uring, say, four inches in diameter. For Easter use they should be potted during the latter part of October to middle of November, and put in cold frame and well watered once only, and next day covered with four or five inches of ashes and protected from the rain by a cover- ing of sash ; give all the air possible and leave them in the frame until about January i, when they should be brought into a temperature of 50° until they make roots and begin to grow ; then move into a warmer house, say temperature 60° to 70° ; in this temperature they will come in about ten weeks ; the longer they are kept cool and somewhat dry the shorter the plants will be ; if tall plants are re- quirtd, they should be kept a little warmer (say 55° to 60° at the start) and freely watered ; it is quite easy to have them any height, from .six feet down to two feet — the latter being a very desira- ble size for windows, while the taller ones are adapted for church decoration. /.. /.i»/i;i//o>ii 111 Requires pretty much the same treatment ; the dr^er and cooler it is kept during the earlier stages of growth the shorter will it also be; it can not be grown as tall as it is possible to grow 1,. Harrisii ; about four feet being the maximum height in pots ; the flowers of this variety, while not quite as showy as Harrisii, are of greater substance ; will keep longer, either cut or oh the plant, and are better adapted to ship long dis- tances ; to ship either safely, cotton should be packed inside as well as out- side the flower, to prevent their being crushed by pressure. Ifydiungcas — Two varieties are com- monly grown for liaster purposes, viz. : otaksa and Thomas Hogg. When well grown they are both grand, but otaksa. from the superior size of the flowers and stronger growth, is the more showy ; but the pure white color of Thomas Hogg makes it also indispensable. To obtain a fine plant in an S-inch pot for Easter, the cuttings of either variety should be struck in January or February of the year previous and after being well-rooted in 2-inch pots, should be shifted into 4-inch about the middle of March, where they can remain until middle of April, when they should be in a condition to shift into 6-inch pots, and be put outside (plunged in old hops or ashes) in frame and be grown on to receive their final shift into S or 9-inch pots, the latter part of July ; the main thing to be looked to is growing hydrangeas to flower well at Ivaster, is to have the wood well ripened before they are taken inside again ; it will not do to dry them olT too early, as thereby the wood is weakened to the detriment of the future bloom ; they should be watered freelj' until the mid- dle of October ; then the water may be gradually withheld until the foliage partlj' drops ; after which they may be kept quite dry to advantage ; it is econ- omy to leave them in the frame as long as they can be kept from injurious frost (if quite drj- and the wood ripe, they will stand 10° degrees of frost without injury); give them all the air possible during November and December, night and day, and bring them into the house about ten weeks before Easter ; first into a tem- perature of 50° which may be gradually increased to 65° or 70° without injury ; they will come into bloom in about eight weeks, but it is well to allow ten, so that they may be hardened in a lower tem- perature two weeks l>efore using ; a hj'draugea suddenly taken from a tem- perature of 70° and put in front of a florists' store, where the wind can blow on it, is .soon a sorry object. The finest houseful of hydrangeas I ever saw was grown for ICaster of 1SS7, by James Dean, Bay Ridge, L. I., they were in Sinch pots and so perfect that they found a ready sale at five dollars each, while plants grown here in Philadelphia of same size shown side by side would bring onlj' half the money; but the Philadel- phians are beginning to know how to "do" them, and large lots of very cred- itable plants were in the market this season, but as Robert Kift's song says "they will do it still betternext year." . l-~a/fc!s — These are now largely used for ICaster work ; those grown as stand- ards and half-standards, with straight .stems and symmetrically trained heads are the handsomest ; these are usually obtained from Europe as they can be bought cheaper there than they can be grown here ; the best time to import them is earlj- in November ; they should be immediately potted, in pots as small as possible, and the soil (a uuxture of one-third each, peat, sand and loam) should be verj' firmly packed ; the only treatment necessary to have them at Easter is to keep them as cool as possi- ble, without freezing ; giving air fre- (juently ; treated thus, they usually come about the right lime, or may be hastened by extra heat, or retarded by shading, according to the weather as l{aster ap- proaches. Among the very best varieties for commercial purposes are Mad. \an der Cruyson, deep pink ; Dr. I). Moore, large double bright rose ; Bernard Andrea Alba, double white ; Empress of India, salmon, pink and white ; Marquis of Lome, double, bright red ; Postma.ster Stephen, deep bright maroon ; Apollo, bright dark red. Deutsche Perle is also a fine double white, but is more useful as an early one ; can be had at Christmas. (,'rnis/ii — This plant is now grown largely for ICaster and is very effective with its profusion of bright 5ellow pea- flowers in graceful sprays ; of ea.sy cul- ture ; it should be struck in February or March, and grown on in pots (plunged) all summer and wintered as cool as pos- sible without freezing; is very attractive when grown as standards and can be kept for many years, but is perhaps at its best when three or four years old. I)cHt~ia — The variety usually grown is gracilis, a delicate graceful plant; in or- der to have the flowers open perfectly it should be grown in pots or lifted from the open ground in latter part of August, so that the pots may become filled with roots before cold weather sets in ; when lifted in November they cannot make roots in time to perfect their flowers by l^aster. Astilhc Japouica — Verj- attractive an^ of the easiest culture ; the clumps arrive from Holland in November ; should be potted and kept in cold frame, covered with six inches of ashes, until about twelve weeks before Easter ; then brought in ; first, into a temperature of 45° to 511° and when well rooted the temperature may be increased to 60'^^ ; when growing, reijuires abundant water, and to be placed not too clo.se, to allow foliage to develop. Ilyhrid Roses— to be at their best should have been pot grown during sum- mer, and require about ten to twelve weeks to bloom, after having been brought in from cold frames ; among the best for pot culture are Baroness Roths- child, Ulrich Brunner, Mer\eille de I.yon. Countess of Oxford, Oueeu of Oueens, Magna Charta, (".en. Jaqueminot. Start in temperature of 45° and gradually in- crease to not exceeding 60° ; the lower the temperature the better, prodded they can be bloomed in time ; much depends on sunshine, or the want or it. Philadelphia, April 9, 188S. Long Island Plant Notes. in \\y\. f'.M.coNKU. .St. Bridc.iii'.s Ankmonks are ver^' large flowering forms of our crown anemones. 1 have had them in bloom in a warm frame since I'ebruary. Raised them from seed sown last spring. AMONc, my single hyacinths this year 1 have Mr. Plimsol, white ; Lina, crimson ; ( ibelisque, yellow; King of the lUues, dark blue ; John Bright, light blue, and p'abiola, rose striped, and they are about as fine as anything I have ever grown. All of these have behaved unusually well. We seldom see a very good yellow hya- cinth, but in ( )belisque I have as finely developed and perfect spikes of flowers as I have among other colors, and the yellow color is a good yellow too. DciRONicrM i'.\RnAi,i.\NCiii-:s, a hardy herbaceous perennial with yellow sun- flower-like flowers has been in good bloom in a frame since the first of Fel)ruary. It is perfectly hardy and easy to grow and one of our earliest spring flowers, capital for amateurs, but not suitable for florists for cut flowers. Doronicum Caucasicum, a dwarfer species is perhaps a more desir- able kind, but D. Harper Crew, an English-raised plant, and which I have not yet obtained, is spoken of as being the finest of these showy composites. I ii.wE GROWN and flowered Hydrangea rosea for the past three years. Intil this year the flowers have, without exception, been of the most lovely rose or rose-pink color, and this has been the case in my forced and outdoor plants. But this 5-ear all my plants, so far, have bluish flowers ; indeed, some of the flowers are of the brightest blue color I ever saw in hydran- geas. I used no iron or peat in the soil nor grew the plants in any way different from what I used to do when the flowers all came rose-colored. While the bright blue is extremely beautiful, the bluish- rose shades are not at all as desirable as the typical rose color, .\fter all, I guess Thomas Hogg is the only reliable hydran- gea for the cut flower florist. WoiiT..<;oN of Passaic, has got a beauti- ful lot of hardy plants in bloom in his i88S. The American Florist. 423 frames and greenhouses. Among them are a most numerous assortment, species and varieties, of narcissus, and the lovely Shortia galacifolia. A word about this Shortia : In 177S Michaux discovered a Pyrola-like plant in the mountains of North Carolina, and secured the speci- men, which was in fruit, but not in flower, for his herbarium. Beyond that speci- men, not another vestige of the plant, dead or alive, had ever been seen till 187S, when the plant was rediscovered by Mr. G. M. Hyams of Statesville, N. C, and in, it is believed, the same locality where Michaux found it. Dr. Asa Gray named it from Michaux's specimen in compliment to Dr. Short of Kentucky. Mr. Hyams sent plants of it to Prof C. S. Sargent, and these flowered in the spring of 1.S79, for the first time in culti- vation. Even then and for some years after only a few plants had been discov- ered, but within the last few years it has been found in considerable quantity. Mr. Peter Henderson can't get up much enthusiasm among his customers for amaryllises ; anything that costs over 50 cents a plant can never become univer- sally popular, and it wouldn't pay to raise and sell hybrid amaryllises at that price. But he has some beauties now in bloom. He lays them under the benches in the fall, and takes them up as they show flower toward spring. Mr. Henderson considers Lilium Harrisii far more satisfactory than L. longiflorum for forcing. Every bulb of the Harrisii will bloom ; sometimes a few of the longiflorums go "blind." Six inch pots are his regulation size for Harrisii lilies, but many very small bulbs that he had potted into and grown along in 4-inch pots have made fine strong plants and all are now in bloom. Baltimore Plant Notes. At the late exhibition Mr. Jas. Pent- land had a very pretty collection of the good old-fashioned polyanthus — these pretty plants are seldom grown by the commercial florist, although they ought to be; they are well adapted for early sales and require little care to grow, the treatment for violets or pansies will suit them, and the plants may be grown from seed or increased by division. Mr. John Cook showed a fine bunch of the white lilac Marie Lequay, over which he is quite enthusiastic; he has given it a start in this city which will result in its gen- eral culture by our florists. Mr. Cook had also a very handsome specimen — in S inch pot — of Primula obconica, an- other plant that everyone ought to grow; it is a most excellent variety, when in bloom, for decorative purposes, and the flowers if cut, will keep in water for ten days or two weeks, if the water is re- newed occasionally. I have not had very extensive practice in growing this prim- ula, but what few I have grown I treated exactly the same as the Chinese primula, they like plenty of light, but should be protected from strong sunshine. I have generally increased my stock by dividing the old crowns, but I am inclined to think that more satisfactory results are ob- tained by raising the plants from seed — at least I have found it so — it is also bet- ter to save one's own seed if possible, if sown immediately after ripening it will soon germinate. Mr. Cook is very suc- cessful in the culture of this primula and promises to furnish a few hints on its treatment, for a future issue of the F1.0- RIST. while making these notes of the exhibition I must not forget to mention that I had the pleasure on that occasion of meeting Mr. W.J. Stewart, of Boston. I had grown quite familiar with Mr. Stewart through the pages of the Flo- rist, but had not previously met him in the flesh, my impressions — gathered from his writings — of were quite erroneous. I noticed nothing patriarchal in his appearance, and I ut- terly failed to discover the least solemn- ity in the Boston brother's manner. I was told some time ago that Mr. Jas. Pentland was the possessor of something particularly choice in the plant line — something in fact that he didn't want to dispose of, accordingly I called on Mr. Pentland last week and was shown the plant, which is quite an acquisition. It is a seedling pandanus, on the style of P. Veitchii as to habit, and is also varie- gated, the markings being of adeep gold- en-yellow— it is certainly a very hand- some plant, and the would-be possessors 424 The American Florist. May I, of this novelty are legion, but for the present at least, Mr. P. declines to part with it. I was also shown four or five seedling azaleas and a new seedling camellia; the latter was verj' fine as to size and shape of flower which is white striped with crimson. The azaleas were all different, although produced from the same pod; a single variety, the flowers a very delicate pink, and a semi-double white were specially noticeable in this lot. I further noted during my visit the very best grown lot of verbenas I have ever seen, they were a picture of health, free from rust or mildew, and ever)- plant had from eight to twelve strong, stocky shoots. A. W. M. The Black Spot. During the past few years much attention has been paid by florists to a disease of the rose known as the "rose leaf spot" or "black spot." Upon close examination this disease is ascertained to be a fungus, and is termed Actinonema ros;t' by the scientist. Apart from its scientific value this plant claims the special attention of the florist, since it produces a premature falling off of the leaves, especially of the cultivated var- ieties. The growth of the fungus is most rapid during cold and moist autumn weather. It thus becomes very annoy- ing, for owing to the early falling off of the leaves, the rose falls into a premature rest, and often when the cool moist weather continues, young sprouts are put out from the upper buds of the twigs; these often perish in the winter. In its early stage this fungus has a characteristic appearance. It first ap- pears as a small dark brown or black spot, growing upon the upper surface of the leaf, as shown in Fig. i, at a. Kig. 1. A rose leaf, upon the surface of which are spots of the fungus, Actinonema rosic. A, tlic fungus as it appears in its early stage. — It grows rapidly spreading into the surrounding tissue in a dendritic man- ner, until the greater part of the leaf has become infested. A pale yellow zone surrounds the spot, and as the fungus develops, the zone increases, until all that part of the leaf not occupied by the fungus has assumed the yellow tinge. I'pon making a vertical section of the leaf and placing it under high magnify- ing power, much may be ascertained con- cerning the true nature of the disea.se. The fungus is found to lie upon the •pidermis, immediately underneath the cuticle. The mycelium of the young plant, by rapid growth, forms a stratum or layer in this part of the leaf. At various points in this stratum, the spores or reproductive bodies are developed from the mycelium. They push upward in a mass against the cuticle, which soon bursts and rolls back, forming a minute ragged cup, as in Fig. 2. Many of these minute cups upon the blackened surface of the leaf causes it to present a rough- ened appearance. Fig. 2. Vertical section of a rose leaf, sup- porting the "black spot." passing through a nest or cup of spores, .-i, upper epidermal cells filled with a dark brown granular substance.— X360, Orixiinil, Shortly after reaching the surface, the spores become detached and are trans- ported by the wind or other agents, to neighboring rose leaves where they soon germinate, and thus the disease is rap- idly spread. The spores are very minute in their structure, appearing to the naked eye as dust particles. Magnified five or six hundred diameters they are shown to be oblong bodies, constricted in the mid- dle, and are divided into two cells by a transverse partition. Fig. 3 represents these spores as they appear under the microscope. From the layer of mycelium, lying be- tween the cuticle and epidermis, short branches, hyph:e, are sent down between the outer epidermal cells, into the tissues of the leaf, from which the fungus de- rives its nourishment. Thus far nothing definite has been determined concerning the character of the mycelium of this plant, and the extent to which its hyphae ramify through the leaf tissues. The black- §ening of the leaf does not originate from any coloring matter in the fungus, but is due to an ab- norm'l growth Kig. ,1. Spores of,;Actinonelua in the epider- ros;e.— x6oo, Original. mis. The ep- idermal cells of a mature rose leaf are divided by tangential partitions, into two. an inner and an outer cell. In the healthy, growing leaf, these cells are filled, mainly with protoplasm, chloro- phyll granules and cell sap, the outer epidermal cell containing the greater amount of substance. As soon as the fungus begins its growth, the character and appearance of the contents in the outer epidermal cells, at once begin to change, while that of the inner cell is not perceptably affected. It very rapidly assumes the appearance of a dark brown granular pigment which entirely fills the cell. This substance gives the dark color to the "black spot." Fig. 2, a, illus- trates this growth. Judging from its chemical reactions, its general composition, its position iti the tissues of the leaf and the circumstances of its production, the assertion may be made with a good degree of certainty, that this "pigment" is an abnormal growth from the cell-contents in the outer epidermal cells, which is induced by the action of the fungus upon this tissue of the leaf. The yellow color around the black spots is due to the death of the tissues and the breaking down of their cell contents. Thus far all attempts of the florist to eradicate this disease, without perma- nently injuring the rose plant, have been futile. Being very tenacious of life, it resists the attacks of all the more com- mon fungicides. It has been found a good preventative to keep a warm dry atmosphere not below 70° Fh., about those varieties, most easily attacked by the disease It has been ascertained by experiment that the fungus attacks those roses most readily, which are growing in very rich, damp soil. From this it is in- ferred that the disease may be prevented to some extent, by placing the plants in a moderately poor soil, and furnishing them with onl^- a sufficient amount of water for growth. A German writer, Sorauer, has suggested that, to prevent the spread of the disease, all those leaves affected should be removed and de- stroj'ed as (juickly as the spots appeared upon them. There is vet much to be done by the experimental botanist or florist, in the way of discovering a cure for this the most fatal disease known to the rose. \V. S. WindlE. Purdue I'niversity, Lafayette, Ind. A Rose Remark. The writer don't grow roses, although he sees them occasionally, but he can't refrain from giving the gist of a little discussion heard among some practical rosemen. It was to the purport that, after expensive and extensive experi- menting indulged in, with several reputed "mascot" soils and mixtures, by one prominent grower, it was not Philadel- phia or Nyack or Madison soil that brought the results, but work and atten- tion. Given any good soil and then in- telligent attention sixty minutes in the hour, twenty-four hours a day, and .^65 days in the year, b}- skilled men with plenty of help, and the roses will come all right. So think Siebrecht, Harris, Farson, and so must think Keystone. The Fair Unknown. We give an illustration of the tea ro.se now offered to cut flower growers by Mr. C. Ramsden, Morton. Pa. The blooms are in size as shown in engraving, the color a creamy white shading to yellow towards the base of the inner side of the petals, the outer petals being occasion- ally tinged with pink. It certainly is a hanilsotne rose, and good judges who have seen it growing pronounce it a vig- orous grower and very free bloomer. Its name and origin are unknown, and it is — as Mr Craig has stated— probably some old variety in which merit as a win- ter bloomer had not been before dis- covered. The Puritan. This rose has done fine with me this season and I will plant more of them. I find that if I keep the young growth cut back as soon as it starts ju.st below the bud — which it seems bound to do with me — that my buds come out good and perfect flowers, and I can cut a stetn from twelve to sixteen inches long with as fine foliage as any one could ask to see. I grow them in solid benches the same as all of my other roses as my soil is a very sandy loam. ](. W. Smi'J'H. West Haven, Ct, i888. The American Florist. 425 lV\t U\R UHV^HOM^H. HER Majesty.— This rose was in at- tendance at the recent Philadelphia show but not numerously or very expansively. If I may venture an opinion, she is about s'teen times deader than "Puritan" ever will be— the latter was out in force, and was certainly fine. KEYSTONE. Budded Roses —Can some one tell me through the Florist whether the White Mermet, Papa Gontier or Cook will do well budded ? I. W. A Pink Moon Flower. — Mrs. J. S. R. Thomson, Spartanburg, S. C, writes that she has a pink Ipomcea Bona no:?. The Violet Disease. The violet disease, though more or less general for the last few years, does not yet appear to have reached proportions of sufficient magnitude to influence the New York market, for the reason that during the past winter violets were never finer or more abundant, and prices ob- tained by growers were scarcely up to the average of former years. This would seem to indicate that growers have their own methods for counteracting the dis- ease or else the supply comes from new and exempt location^. The experience of some of our extensive growers of the violet would be most interest- ing matter for many readers of the Florist. For the last few sea- sons I have found that thorough and deep cul- ture with the hoe twice each week through the growing season outside, with an occasional dress- ing of air slacked lime, has brought my plants absolutely free from dis- ease up to the time of planting them on the benches for winter flow- ering, and then the same continual stirring of the soil during the fall and winter seasons has al- ways seemed to main- tain a perfectly healthy condition of my plants. My practice has been to set out the plants so that a Dutch hoe can be run through them both ways, to use the hoe before the surface of the bed has time to become crusted, and when the plants be- gin to flower, gather i twice a week and run the hoe through after each gathering. With this treatment I have never seen a diseased leaf on my plants until quite recently, when, after an abundant yield of flowers all winter the plants suddenly seemed to show a disposition to rest, and stopped flow- ering. The hoeing was neglected, disease set in and spread rapidly, so rapidly in fact that I de- termined upon throwing out the whole lot, but finally decided to try one experiment. I had the whole surface of the bed, plants and all, heavily dusted with air slacked lime, and the hoe at once put in motion. The next day the hoe was again run through each way among the plants ; the effect was magical, for a new, healthy growth at once began to develop, and in a very few days the diseased foliage had e n t i r ely disappeared among the new forma- tion of leaveswhich were of a rich green and per- fectly healthy. I am very strongly of opinion that with thor- ough and frequent culture with the hot, and occasional timely use of air slacked lime, no person need be afraid ol the violet disease, especially if these pre- cautions are used in connection with the careful application of manure. I would advise thoroughly rotten cow manure plowed in the fall before setting out the plants, and when the plants are set for Winter flowering use a little bone m?al i" the soil instead of soil highly enriched with manure, and never water violets over head during the winter. At the time my plants were m their worst stage of disease, my attention was 426 The American Florist. May /, attracted to large numbers of small spider- like insects of a bright, brownish-red color, ami as I had never noticed any- thing of the kind before, it occurred to me that these insects might possibly be the cause of the disease, or else have something to do with it, especially as they were only found at the base of the plant and buried themselves in the earth the moment the plant was disturbed. In order to be satisfied in the matter I caught some of them and sent them with a few diseased plants to Professor C. V. Riley, entomologist to the department of agriculture at Washington, I). C. Mr. Riley soon informed me that the insects had nothing to do with the disease, and that the matter was referred to the mycologist of the department, whose communications regarding the subject I herewith submit as they may be interest- ing to some readers of the Florist. Paterson, N. J. H. E. Chittv. Washington, D. C. March i, i8S8. Mr. H. E. Chittv. Paterson, N. J. Dear Sir : Yours of the 27th ult. has come to hand. The plant arrived in good condition but the insects were not to be found in t he "tight wooden t)ox " which unfortunately had been broken in transit and had lost part of its con- tents. The yellow spots on the leaves are not caused by insects but by a fungus and the my- cologist of the deijartnient desires greatly to re- ceive further specimens of such infested plants. Will yon theretore please try another sending ol the insects jnitting some of them in a vial o alcohol and sending others free ? Yours truly. C. \'. Riley, Entomologist. Washington, D. C, March 8, iSS.s. Mr. H. E. Chittv, Paterson, N. J. Drar Sir : The specimens of diseased vi->lets were received a few days ago and they have been referred to the section of vegetable pathology. The disease is caused by a minute parasitic fuii gus which grows in the tissue of the leaves and produces the sickly yellow spots with which you are familiar. Under favoring conditions the fungus gives rise to immense numbers of repro- ductive bodies which may, by close examination; be seen upon the spots in the form of blackish meal-like tufts. The reproductive bodies cjuickly germinate and spread tlie disease to adjoining plants. As a remedy I would suggest that you remove and destroy as many of the dead or diseased leaves as possible, and then syringe the plants with a solution made by dissolving one-half an ounce of sulphide of potassium in one gallon ot water. Cultivate the plants well and admit as much air as possible without endangering the health of the plants. If you use the remedy as suggested. I should be pleased to learn the re- sult of the applicatinns and I would al.so suggest that you leave a few of the plants untreated in order to test the eflect of the remedy. Respect- fully, Norman J. Colman, Commissioner 01 Agriculture. Philadelphia Plant Notes. Robert Craig thinks well of the ilouble Ceraniuni White Swan : says it isof good habit, and excellent for bedding or as a market plant. .\butilon I'.clipse is a cross between .\. vexillarium and ,\. Thompsonii. It has the trailing habit of the former, but both foliage and flowers are larger and showier, and it grows very freely. It will un- doubtedy be a valuable addition to our list of vase and basket plants. It is a seedling raised by James Barrows of Philadelphia. Mr. Craig considers Asparagus tenuis- simus about as profitable to grow as smilax — no more. He grows I. ilium longifloruin for Ivaster pot plants to bloom at any height requir- ed. .\ description of his method will be found ill another column of this issue. He finds that it doesn't pay to keep over bull)s of Harrisii or longiflorum, as he can buy first-class bulbs cheaper. He says that .Mternanthera paronychi- oides major should have a temperature of 75° at night continuously, and believes that a lower temperature is the cause of failure in many cases. Points for Beginners. In his very kind notice in the March 1 Florkst, of a paper read by me before the Florists' Club of Boston, Mr. S. Taplin expressed a desire to have me go farther and tell why so many who buy orchids have so little success — it would be easier to tell how to have suc- cess. Ignorance of the needs of the plants, loss of interest after the first en- thusiasm dies out, and consequent gen- eral neglect, would be fruitful causes of failure, with the novice who had no real love for orchids. It is a common practice with those wishing to enter into the cultivation of this class of plants to attend some sale of newly imported plants, which, as such may be good sorts and in prime order ; and which in thehandsof an experienced grower would prove cheap, and satisfac- tory in other respects. But the beginner, not knowing the kinds to select, or the proper treatment to give to establish them, failure follows and he becomes dis- couraged. It would be much better to begin with a few established plants of good kinds, become thoroughly acquaint- ed with their treatment, adding a few from time to time which would give in- creased enjoyment ; for to the successful grower, orchids are certainly a most in- teresting class of plants. The writer can call to mind little batches of half dead orchids — which he has seen in going the rounds — stuck up in the corner of a shelf or some out of the way place, neglected, either over watered or perpetually baked up, just as the accidental conditions under which they existed tended to have them, and which if they had been shaken out of the old material in which they were potted, and had been repotted in well drained pots with a little fresh moss, if nothing else, and set with other stove or green- house plants, where they would have been syringed a couple of times daily, with no extra effort on the part of the cultivator, would have made nice plants in a few months. The simplicity of the requirements of orchi> mar who it familiar witli cut tlowers and seeds. Apply to 8. H. HulllNE. SpringHeld, Mo. F° ses In good rihabitants. CIIAS. A. BltUCKMA.V, 2M N. State Street. V.\\l\\\, 111. FOK SALE-Ureenhouse S0jl24, cottage 20x2U. lot 24x300, wide alley at rear; boiler, 500 feet 4-inch vater pipe: in cltv; at horse cars. Price, %\Si«. B. , WlijEY.'Koom 2, Times Building, Chicago. FOK SALE- Two Ilitching's corrugated boilers. No. IS. and about 40O feet of Hltchlng's pipe and tlttings. Will be sold cheap, and can be delivered any time alter June 1. W. H. Rose. Leavenworth, Kan. iflOK SALE-The best retai business in the Norths lleason for selling, with full particula on applicatit) BATA I Florist. (Chicago liiUK .saI.H: in a western city of r.'.UOUInbaliitaMts. r good central location, one acre of gmuTul line dwelling house, three greenhouses 2tlxlOO ft., at a bargain. Must be sold before May I.'). For terms address JNo. B. (iAMUoNl, oal Callfornln Avenue. Chicago. Ht SALF.— A good paying tlorlsl business; only (jne in a town of 20.000 Inhabitants; 3,t'«0 ft. of »s. within six blocks of postoftloe; want to sell In ic or.luly; reason, not able to handle Increasing GREENHOUSE FOR SALE place, recently Introdu house of six rooms, and a house of twelve room's Htuble, wagon shed, and one and ^4 acres of land. .f 2.000. . 1.000. S.OOO. 7,000. HOLBROOK & FOX, IS Poatottlc* Nqimre. BOSTON. AIAS.V. IMI'OKTKK AIVI) (JHOIVEK HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES WILLIAM H. SPOOIVKH, .iHiimlctt Flalii, llostoii, Aliitia. FORCING BULBS FOR 1-all Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS All Good Flowering Bulbs. or NAKCISSIIS I SIIALI- HAVE AKOUT TWO MII.MOXS KKAUY FOR FA I.I. DELIVEKV. Narcissus Albicans, the best of the .single white trumpets, 45.'. per loo. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers, 90* per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later. 65.^ per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, one of the largest and best for cutting, 65.S per 100. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil; very fintr, strong bulbs; ds per 100; 50:. per 1000. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop Petticoat, but with pale sulphur-yellow flowers, 7i per 100 ; 65^,- per 1000. Narcissus Golden Spur, very large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best; 45.^ per 100. Narcissus Henry Irving, one of the best deep golden yellow trumpets, ooi per 100. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting, yellow cup, divisions creamy white, ^s per 100; 7oa- per Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large .single white variety, very early, fine for cutting, 8j> per 100; 7o.t per 1000. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to maxi- mus, 9.f per ion ; So,v per 1000. Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early. 7'> per 100; 6o.( per 1000. Narcissus Obvallaris, the trueTenleydaftodil.one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance, S,c per 100; 70,* pe*- Narcissus Odorus Campernelle, the well-known Campernelle jonquil, very strong bulbs, ^ per 100; 4.V per 1000. Narcissus Orange Phcenix, large double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting. Narcissus Pallidus Praecox, the earlie.st of all : lorces very freely; single sulphur-colored Innnpcts, 7V per nxi; 6as per uxio. Narcissus Poelicus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting, Sj per 100; 701 per Narcissus Poelicus Plenus. the double white Nar- cissus, 4> per 1..0; .:;"> per ii>oo. Narcissus Princeps, one of the best forcing sorts ; soft pale yellow trumiiets. t>v per 100 ; 8oi per Narcissus Rugilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, very free and very early. 14J per iot>; laov per uble deep yellow Narcissus Von Sion, true, lln damnlil, s.s prt MM.; 40M , And many other hrst-c^ass sorls. List of varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong l\nglish grown mix .IS pt Chionodoxa LuciliiC. true, beautiful blue flowers in eailv spring. 2V per u>on. Freesia Retracta Alba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure while, sweetly scent- ed flowers, 7A per itxi; ()5.v per 1000. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES. rottenham, London, England. i888. The American Florist. 429 THE THREE B. B. B'^- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BENNETT, Still rank as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. 1 otfer also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAW, METEOR, And all other new and standard varieties of Teas. Hybrid Teas. Hybrid Perpetuals. etc., etc., that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. 1 also offer for the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. Fordescrip- tion, prices, etc., etc.. write for Trade Ijist to JOHJV IV. JktA.-^, SUMMIT, NEW JEKSKY. A. C. TUCKER, P.O. BOX 190. NYACK, N.Y. Orders are solicited NOW for Spring delivery for the following plants, in any size pots and in any quantity : PEKLE DBS JABDIN, NIPHETOS, BON SILENE, LA FRANCE, SOUVENIK DTN AMI, C. MEKMET, AJIEKICAN BEAUTY, BKIDE, PAPA GONTIEK, PURITAN. Special discount given on all itrders received up to Feb. ICth, 1888. Send for circular giving prices and terms. A.. C. TUCICBJie. Mention American Florist. New American Roses SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON and ANNIE COOK. Souvenir of "Wootton is a red Hybrid Tea raised from seed of Bon Silene fertilized with Louis Van Houtte. It is perfectly double, as sweet as La France, and surpasses any hybrid tea in growth, and blooming on my place every shoot with hardly any exception produces a fiower. The shoots are long and erect and produced quickly and very freely. Annie Cook is a delicate shade of pink chang- ing to white under glass in mid-winter. It is a seed- ling from Bon Silene; extra strong grower, and the flowers can be grown to extra large size. Both roses besides being great winter bloomers will make val- uable market roses. New Violet, Md. Millet, of a distinct rose color shaded with lilac ; has proved, so far, perfectly healthy. It is a splendid grower and an immense bloomer. :p:rxces : Per doz. Per 100 Souvenir of Wootton. 3-inch pots $6.00 $35.00 4-inch pots 8.00 Annie Cook. 3-inch pots 6.00 35.00 Violet. Md. Millet 2.50 8.00 All orders must be accompanied with cash. ADDRESS: J. COOK, FlORIST, 15ALTIMORE, MD. PERLE DES JARDINS. ROSES a SPECIALTY. Vigorous and robust young plants, propagated from healthy stocfe. which was never athicted with Black Spot, nor produced bull-heads. Thumb pots, $5.00 per 100; 3x4 pots, JIO.OO per luo. Also l,a France, Niphetos, C. Mermet. Bon Silene. at same rate. Papa Gontier $10.00 to $lb 00 per 100. Discount by the 1000. J. KIADrvE^T^, Box 170. STAPLETON. Slaten Island. N. Y. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, Ky. 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2'.i-inch pots. Per 100 The Bride, Perle des Jardins. La France $ 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami. C. Mermet 4.00 Francis Bennett. Duke of Connaught 10.00 Mad. Watteville. Etoile deLyon, Malmaiaon.. 5.00 Sombreuil, Hermosa 5.00 Adam Tea. Queen Scarlet, Safrano 4.00 Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at.... 8.00 ED. MORAT, 719 Fourth Ave., Louisville. Ky. ISSS. 1S99. C We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2'/2-in. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES I" large supply at very reasonable prices— ^w. Beajiiy, Papa Gonticr, Golden Pearl, IV. F. Bennett, The Bi-ide, Her Majesty, La France, Genl. Jacg., Perle'des Ja-tdins, Niphetos, C. Merynet, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d' U7i Ami, Sunset, Mad de Watteville, and hundreds of others. ALL THE LATEST NEW ROSES— -^««o/^. Mad, Etienne, Mad. Scipion Cachet, Mdlle. Claudine Perreaii, Docteur Grill, Vicomtesse de IVautier^ Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRAN Dl FLORA— ^ 5>^na//r.— immense stock, strong, open ground plants, all sizes, very low. K\sq Bitists I'ariegated Leaved A Ithea , Japan Judas , Japan Snow Ball {y'itiyxr- num plicatum), ya/!>rt« Rose (Rosa Ru^osa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the h^sX. Hardy Shrubbery and Climbing Vines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii {Boston Ivy), Akebia Quinata, the New Halliana, and other Sweet-Scented Honevsuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemums, and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., — : ROSE GROV/ERS, :— W^EST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. We can still furnish many thousand fine young Roses of below named HYBRIDS, at jt6.oo per loo, or J55.00 per 1,000. PAUL NEYRON, JACOUEMINOT, MME. CHAS. WOOD, ANNA DE DIESBACH, SENATOR VAISSE, COUN- TESS OF OXFORD, MAGNA CHARTA, L. VAN HOUTTE, SOUVENIR DE MON- TAULT, MAR. VAIUANT, FRAN- COIS LEVET, ETC., ETC. SQ7QT3.1 thousand strong HERMOS AS AT $5.00 PER 100. Also an unbroken assortment of TEAS, fine stock, $4.00 per 100, $35, 00 per 1,000. Send list and we will quote lowest prices. also a large quantity op best lead- ing plants ready now. Catalogoes Free to ali,. NANZ & NEUNER, LOUISVILLE, KY. Orleans, France. roses on their own roots Nursery Stock of all Descriptions For particulars applv tn b;. :^E;i«^viei>, jr., p. O. Box 1400. San Dieg-o, Cal. James L. Boyson, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My CATALOGUE Of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES RO (S£> ». JAMES HENDRICK, FOWT GROVE, Near .SliiigierlaniU, Albany Co., New York, HAS ABOUT 20,000 ROSES From choice, healthy stock that he can with con- fidence recommend to the trade, such as PERLES, BRIDES, MERMETS, SOUVENIRS, LA FRANCE, SUNSETS, AMERICAN BEAUTY and BON SILENE, In lots to suit those who want. The stuff is all in 4-inch pots— true to name, and just as repre- sented. Those who want plants will not regret sending an order. Prices reasonable. ADDRESS AS ABOVE. PHORMIUM TENAX, 2 year old seed- lings from 4 and 5-in. pots, doz. I3.00. AGAVE or CENTURY PLANT, 5 and 6-inch pots, all green and striped, per dozen, I3.00. Many other sizes. TRUE ALOE, DEERHORN, 5 and 6-in. pots, per dozen, I3.00. CANNA INDICA, all excellent sorts, mixed, per hundred, $2.00. CALLA .BTHIOPICA, strong plants which flowered, 6-in. pots, I3.00, 8 in. pots, 14.50 per dozen. CALADUTM ESCULENTUM, good tu- bers, per dozen, ,50 cents; large, fo.oo per dozen ; enormous large one, ,50 cts. ROEMER'S GERMAN GIANT PANSY per hundred, I4.00. Best German, $2.00 per hundred, for summer flower- ing, sown in December. Want to buy a colored Dracsena in flower. LONG BRANCH VILLAGE, N. J. Mention American Florist. Per 100 Ampelopsis Veitchii % 5.00 Pat-sitlora Constance Elliott 8.00 Begonia Semp, Gigantea Rosea — $1 ,00 per doz. EleeaiiB...25uts. each. Centaurea Gyranocarpa. from 2-inch pot8 .i 00 Coleus. assorted, from 2-inch pot" 3 00 Chrysanthemums, from 2-inch pots 4 00 Camellias. 18 inches high 75 cts. each. Roses, Meteor. 3-inch pots 25 cts. each. " Mrs. John Laing. 3-in, pots. .25 cts. each. " Marechal Niel, 2i^-inch pots 4.00 " Niphetos. 4- inch pots 12 00 H. P., dormant plants, 2 year 10.00 Verbenas 2 00 New Roses and Clematis. Correspondence Solicited. SIDNEY TTJTTLE & CO., (ITON (PHEUIX) NURSERY, BLOOMIXGTON, ILL. 430 The American Florist. May I. May Floral Fashions in New York. The profusion of flowers brought to this market privileflges florists to make large effects iu their decorations. Drap- ery of the most elegant and elaborate description has beautified the rooms where weddings and Easter entertain- ments have taken place, and large de- signs, such as floral pedestals, and high classic vases made entirely of blossoms, have produced interior pictures that can not easil}' be forgotten. There is no style of arrangement that bestows more grace than the curtaining at present fash- ionable. The drapery fornieil of flowers strung on light wire can be drawn back or left to hang, and at present both ways are allowed. The curtain made for the background of a canopy is usually left to hang straight. It is formed of pink roses shaded so that from the top one side pale Mermets deepen into the Ulrich Bruuner at the hem end of the other side. The curtaining of the high Queen Anne mantels shows marked variation ; on one side there will be a drapery of roses drawn back, and on the other side a smaller curtain of Asparagus tenuissinius left to hang loosely. The curtains made of the latter material are sometimes lined with satin, white, pink or old gold color. The striugs of foliage covering this fabric are put on barely thick enough to just cover, and the effect is beautiful. When these curtains are placed high, so as to half screen music balconies, a glazed paper muslin is used for lining instead of satin. A soft finished silesia looks also very prettil}' when foliage covered. One of the richest curtains made this sea.son was for a funeral last Monday. It was composed of blue and black pansies, a single side very full and long and looped back low, with a very wide purple satin ribbon and a large cluster of vio- lets. The casket was placed in front of this curtain, with a cross of ivy on a pedestal of foliage at the foot. The cas- ket was covered with roval purple velvet and a wreath of lily of the valley was the only design on it. It is very fashionable to have .some hamUonie floral effect in the background of where the casket is placed. Funeral designs are not ordered to the extent they were last season. Where "no flowers" appears in death notices, the relatives usually have some elegant arrangement in flowers in the "Irawing room, and only one design is taken to the grave. But memorial de- signs are ordered for graves every week or every month, and these are of elab- orate and costly description. I'lans for the decoration of cpmetery plots and graves, Decoration Day, are already pro- jected. Wreaths are more in re cents a dozen; tulips, daffodils, Roman hyacinths. Narcissus poeticus, 75 cents; Dutch hyacinths f i 50; callas 1^2 50; pan- sies 25 cents; longiflorum lilies J3; smilax 40 cents a string; violets 75 cents to Ji 50 a hundred. t888. The American Florist. 431 Subscription $1.00 a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6 months, 10 per cent; 12 montns, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The AdTertlslng Department of the American Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to remember it. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. tW Advertisements for May 15th issue must REACH US by noon, May !>. Address. THE AMERICAN hLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. W. C. Wilson, Astoria, Long Island City, N. Y., plants ; A. R. Reinetnan & Bro., Pittsburg, Pa., plants ; I. C. Wood & Bro., Fishkill, N. Y., plants; J. Gar- den, de Bois de Colombes, Paris, France, orchids ; Reading Nursery, Reading, Mass., trees shrubs and plants. Drainage for pots. — Clean coal ashes are very good for the purpose. Broken pots may be readily crushed to the re- quired size by running through a bone mill. Roman Hyacinths. — A French grower of these bulbs reports that the past winter has been the most severe experienced in the south of France for many years, and that the crop of bulbs will in consequence not be as large as usual. Paper White narcissus and Lilium candidum have also been injured, but to a less extent. A Freak of the Century. — Mr. N. E. Baker, Lawrence, Mass., sends us two blooms of the Century carnation, both on the same stem, of which one flower is of normal color, while the other is one half carmine and the other half white. The division of the two colors was very dis- tinct, and the flower presented quite a striking appearance. Preserve your hot water pipes — The following method of treating hot water pipes for the summer is recom- mended by an old boiler maker. Place a gallon of oil in the expansion tank and then draw off the water; as the water flows away it will leave a coating of the oil on the inside of the pipes through the entire system. Then refill the pipes with water and keep them full. Gardening for Pleasure. — A new and enlarged edition of this well-known book has been published. Mr, Hender- son has added a great deal of new matter, as well as thoroughly revising the old, bringing the subject matter up to date. The volume now contains 398 pages. We know of no better guide for amateurs who wish practical information. Published by the O Judd Co., New York; A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago. Beautiful Pansies. — Mr. DenysZirn- giebel, Needham, Mass., sends us a box of pansy blooms which combine large sixe and most exquisite shades of color to a remarkable degree. We have seen pansies which it seemed impossible to improve upon, but these leave all others so far behind that nothing now seems impossible. The flowers are of good substance, two and one half to three inches in diameter and shaded with the richest colors imaginable. No descrip- tion can do them justice. oPeAaPa MaTiCat*. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, April 25. Roses, Teas $2.00 Perles, Mermets, etc 6.00® 8.00 ■• Jacqs 12.00@i 16.00 Carnations, short I.OO Carnations, long 1.50@2.00 Violets .75 Pansies 25® .60 Mignonette 1 00 Smllax 2j.00 Adiantums 1.50 Valley, doffodils, tulips MO Candidum lilies MO Longltlorum 10.00 Stocks SOU Spirea 2,00 Nbw Tobk, April 25. Roses. Bon Silene 2 00® 3.00 Gontiers 3 00 Perles, Niphetos, Souvs 3.00 (2' 4.00 " Mermets. Brides, Cusins 6.00 '• LaFranee 6.00® S.OO Bennetts 4.00 Am. Beauty. Puritan 15.00 ® 2,'i.0O '■ Jacqs 10.00®12.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 30.00 Lily of the valley, tulips 3.00 ® 4.00 Violets .50 Narcissus, daffodils 3.00 Longiflorum lilies 6.00® 10.00 Callas 6.00 ® 8.00 CHICAGO. April 26. Roses, Perles, Niphetos $4.00® $6.00 BonSilenes 2.0O® 4.00 Mermets 6.00@6.00 Brides 6.00 Bennetts, Dukes 5.00® 7.00 " LaFranee 500®7.00 Am. Beauties 15.00 ® 18.00 " Jacqs 12.00 Carnations 1.00 (5! 1.50 Smilax 2.i.00 Lilv of the valley, daffodils 4.00 Tulips 3.00® 4.00 Violets .7.1 Callas 10.00 Adiantum terns I-OO Candidum lilies 6.00 PHILADELPHIA, April 25- Boses. Teas $2.00 Perles. Niphetos 4.00 " Mermets, Bennetts 6 00 Jacqs 10.00 La France, Niels 8.00 " Am. Beauty, Magna Charta 20.00 ;' Puritan ISOO Mixedbybrids 10.00 Carnations 1 .00 Smilax 20.00 Lily of the valley 4.00 Harrisii lilies S.on Candidum lilies 6.00 Double violets .50 Callas 8.00 Wm. J. STEWART, Gut Flowers i Florists' Supplies " -^ WHOLESALE es^ 67 Bboivifield St., BOSTON, MASS. CHAS. E. PENNOCK. WHOLESALE FLORIST, 38 So. 16th Street, -S PHILADELPHia, PA. Mention American Florist. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N- F. MCCARTHY & CO- larHOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort. Hall, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist ot Papa Gontier, Bennett. Pierre Guillott, American Beauty. Mer- met, La France. Maimaiaon, Cook, Bride, Niphetos. Perle, Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long sterna; other flowers in variety. We shall have a particularly large lot of Mermets and Perles. so that in sending to ua when you fail to get them elae- where you will feel reasonably sure of getting them. Unknown parties mu8t_give satisfactory reference or 'et U8 send C. O. D. Write for information . 10,000 LILACS fac. per cluster or bunch. Discount on large orders. Terms cash, or tlowers will be shipped C. O. D. Season L. B. BRAGUE,;;^Hinsdale, Mass. Tho^. Young, It, \ do. Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 1885. 20 W. 34th St., TimW YORM. Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission /T\erchants OF CUT E^I^O"WE;i«S, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Special attention paid to shipping. Mention AJVIEUICAN FLORIST. C. Strauss & Co., Telephone 977. WASHINGTON, D. C. WHOLESaLE !{05E (?R0WER5 AND DBAI.EKS. LARGE STOCK OF ALL THE NEW ROSES. Orders booked for young stock at special rates. GEO. MULLEN, 17 CHAPMAN PLACE, (near Parker House), :^c:>s'x*c:>pa', ivc^^ss. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION DEALER IN Fresh Cut Flowers & Florists' Supplies. Flowers carefully packed and shipped to all points in Western and Middle States. Orders by Telegraph, Mail, Telephone or Eipresa promptly attended to. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers ^"^ Florists Supplies 51 West 30th Street. NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully packed, to all points in Wes*-ern and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when It is impossible to flU your order. kekkicott bros., Wholesale @ Plorists. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consifrnments solicited. 87 Washington Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa, 306 S. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS, AND GROWERS* AGEKT. Begular shipping orders especially solicited. 432 The American Florist. May t, Hail Insurance Notes. Secretary Esler is receiving inquiries concerning Hail insurance from every quarter. The interest is general and ap- plications for membership are coming in steadily. "The proof of the pudding is in eating the string." Members of the F. H. A. are insuring the glass in houses which have been erected since they went in, which goes to show that they are not sick of their bargain. "In union there is strength." Every friend of hail insurance should insure at least a portion of his glass without fur- ther delay. Florists from fifteen different states reaching from New Hampshire to Colo- rado have joined the association. New Jersey leads the list with Indiana a good second. Evidently both states are in the "hail belt."' PAPER SEED BAGS, For I'lower and Vegetable Seeds CLARK BROTHERS. Manufacturer., 61 Ann St., N. 1. Send for PRICK LIST- Orlella. BiKck Spanish, Kolb Gem, Dark Ulnu, Iron Clad, Pride of lieork-ia, Ilackensaik, Bird, (iolden Gem. Banana. FREEMAN HURFF, Swedesboro. N. J. \/ ISIA.^ From 2-lnch pots, well furnislied with cuttlnus. flrstclBBs, perlOOO, S15.00. AuiiRESS J. G. BURROWS. FISHKILL. N. Y istcdticze:. K. Benard, Jr. informs the trade that he has opened a bu.siness branch of V,. Bii- NARU, Orleans, France, in San Diego, Cal., and will devote himself to growing Orchids, Oranges, Roses and Ornamen- tal Plants. i^cDnricrE:- The florists and others are hereby notified nut to purchase, or use. the so-called Champion \'en- tilator, made at Youngstown, Ohio, orelsewhere, as it is a direct infringement on I,etters Patent No. 371,132, dated Oct. 4th, 1887, issued to and owned by us ; and we shall hold any party doinp so responsible for said use. EVvVNS & TEA<;i,E, (ratentcos). yiAKKIt CMY MArilTXK WORKS. IlHIIVtUM.. Im.. (FOR TYING) Samples of 10 pounds $2.50 '■ "5 '■ 1.25 If wanted in large ciuantities, by Hale or Ton, send for samples and prices. M. B. FAXON, : ISKKDSm.VN : 21 South Market Street, BOSTON. MASS. SKMI FOK SEEn CATALOGUK. Irisb.lunlpers, 2 to:oo \Z1 T' Marie Louisi-; and Swanlby White. I.ariii' I'iiinips rrciiii c.ild frame, $10,00 per KKI. J. L. LOOSE, Alexandria, Va. TRY DREER'S GARDEN SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the best at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Fhlladelphl* THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed (/• hvb, nlci gni,i,l,Jlo,a fl. pi.) in the maritct. Kur sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. IWXoTA.VX«SH, NOKTII S.V.VMCH, i;. C, CANADA. DOUBLE WHITE PETUNIA, Mrs. g. Dawson Coleman. Endorsed by such florists as Dreer, Henderson and Halliday. as the finest double white ever produced. Kxquisite in Bhape, pure white in color. Kor tioral work and beiidinK it has noequal. Mail. Hvefor75c; einhtfor $1.1)0. MIW €0L1US FOR 1888. Harry Uandd and the Mikado J Toiiioan.i Vollciw Jacket / 10 cents each. Nonesuch and Purple Prince 1 John Goode. the ("Chicago Redder, doz. 50c.; each 10c. The set of seven for Sic. two of akind $1.00 by mall. THOS. G. HAROLD, KINGSTON, Somerset Co.. AtARTLAND RoEMER's Superb Prize Pansies. ZY' Thi' |.iiiesl Strain of Pansies iji the Win Id. ...^ t Introducer and Grower of all the lead- ing Novelties. CataloKn.. tree on api.liiation. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower. OIUDLINBIKC;, (iKKM.VNY. PANSY. FUCHSIA. PANSY, tine plants, in .54 strains of colors II .0(1 FUCUfslA. Frau Knima Topfer (Storm King) strong, well grown plants JOHN C. FLEISCHER & SON, Marshall Ave. & Kent SI., ST. PAUL, MINN. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, HARDY PERENNIAL. able for cutting, and the i tiorisfs Homer. Idoonis freel if Howers iirccut as thev nil „ i«.il. Perfei-liv liardy. *.■! per lim, $1,6(1 doz., l.'ic Iden) June until frost, in any J. T. TEMPLE, Florist, Davenport, Iowa. Mention American Florist. SURPLUS FOR MAY. ,.„„„ rbenas. tin.- I..niIiIi\ |. hints J 2.011 themis. 1 1 II I'l 4.1)0 irni Kli'i; lurli-ni 4. Ml »toloi-lui. -M , ' >.'i,r^. iiii'e dormant 10.1)0 l>. l.V.V. & .SON. iMiidlson. Lake Co., Ohio. Uooted Cutllngsof leading sorts Coleua, strong aiidclean per 100.» l.l'i HcKitcfl ('nitiiii.- -I n-r imirxtra potted. nil, 4-ln. pots per 100, » 00 •• " 8,00 " extra... " 10.00 Market sort. " 3.00 ingle white. " 3.00 em I I. ir trade lint o1 general Morist stock. .JOHN <|iKWKN, .Ir., Villa Nova, Pa. 9 9 9 ■ ■ ■ Oh No ! not a rival of the ,\m. Florist, which is the best trade journal extant, but as the magazine of horticulture which tells 3^ou what the great world of amateurs is doing — for this reason The Aimeric.a.n Gar- den is read by thousands of florists, and the number is rap- idly increasing. It is indisput- ably the greatest, hand.somest, and most reliable monthly jour- nal of gardeningpublished any- where. It {sSrst and BEST. Its April and May numbers are largely devoted to the Japan Maples, with numerous illus- trations, including a Japan gar- den. The June issue will be devoted to Queen Rose, and be a superb number. Only $i.oo a 3'ear; with the Am. Florist $1.85. Single cop3' lo cents. Address either E. H. LIBBY, Pub., 751 Broadway, New York, Ainfrii'tin l-lorisi Co., (Iilcago, III, lleiir.v .V. Hreer, riilhiilelplila. Pa. DHnrell & ll|iliaiii, ISostoii, .Masti. FLORISTS CAN MAKE MONEY It.v lakiuK Nubsrriptlons ainnng their custuinrrs for GARDENandFOREST An lllnsiraieil Weekly Journal ol Hortlcaltnre, Landscape Art and Forestry. Conducted by PROFESSOR C. S. SARGEM. of Harvard. Subscriptions are readily ol)tained from persons who own or occupy nice resi- dences in the countrj- or in suburban dis- tricts. Liberal commission allowed to flo- rists. See editorial columns of //ii>/>i-r's Afagn^ine and f/ic Cciihay (March num- bers), and of the leadinj; papers of .\merica for endorsement of (■.vkhkn .\ni) KorI':st. ii :i|i|>lleiitioii. .At >v GARDEN AND FOREST PUB. CO.. Lim.. D. A. MIINRO. Mangr. Tribune Building. NEW YORK. GLADIOLUS TUBEROSES ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, WhnleKllle NurKerytiiiin iiiul iJadiehi^ limner. MOKKISVI.I.K. KiirkN Co., PA. i888. The American Florist. 433 M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. A liirpe variety of Baskets for Manufacture!' of Novelties in Baskets KOR KLORISTS, 124 West 19th St.. NEW YORK. SPRING STOCK NOW READY. Second Edition. GEO. A. SOLLY &, SON'S BOOK OF PLANS For Carpet and Ornamental Flower Beds. With many it is a difficult task to lay out a carpet bed, or fancy design on the lawn, and perhaps more difficult to cliooae ibe proper plants to narmonize. so as to give the best eflects. The object of these drawings is to assist gardeners and amateurs, and to enable them to choose the proper plants for their work. It is expected that this booK will supply a lone felt want, as it is the first and only publication entirely devoted to Fancy Flower BedDesigns. This, our SECOND Edition, consists of over 100 designs, finely engraved, on good paper, nicely; SPRINGFIELD, MASS Mention American Florist. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 335 East 21st Street, - NEW YORK. *5^ BARBED^ GLAZIER*P0INT8. •»•+<' FOR SALE; IN . by Wm. J. STEWART, 67 Bromfleld Street. BOSTON, MASS. . . PROVIDENCE, R. 1 CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, 146 W. Washington Street. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer, HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. Mention American Florist. CHAS. W. REIMERS reORtsFBASKETB:. send for Terms and Catalogue. 329 Fourth St., - LOUISVILLE, KY. JAS. GRIFFITH, THE :: PIONEES :: MANUFACTURER :: IN :: THE :; WEST. 305 Main street, - - CINCINNATI, OHIO. SEND FOR WHOLESALE PEICE LIST. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT". GRAPE DUST, &c. J. C. VAUGHAN. Chicago. PLANT SEED CO., St. Louia. J. M. McCULLOUGH'S SONS, Cincinnati. J. A.SlMMEiiS. Toronto, Ont. J. R. & A. MURDOCH, Pittsburg. A.W.LIVINGSTON'S SON, Columbus, O. l^LftN£T JR ^A*^^^^ DRILLS Eaoi one of these '*' POPULAR TOOLS has been either REMODELED oriMPROVED. They are more com plete, simple praC' tical and »ttr<>li^ than you can nnag ine; so look them over carefully HEW STYLES. NEW PRICES. S L ALLEN & CO Patentees & Mfrs 127 HORSE HOES. p||{[ P|_Y Those who eaw them at the test trial in actual work say they Are THE BEST yet You will find them BO. Our '8S Catalog lie, with 40VVoodciits.wiil give you a fair idea of the new poiiitN and better money 'values we now offer. St Philadelphia. Pa, Florist's Letters. PATENT APPLIED FOR. These letters are made of the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal frames with holes to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames : 2-in. purple....per 100, $3.00 2H-in. " .... " 4.00 Send for sample. Postage 10c. per 100. Script letter- ing on Metal Frames any word, 8c. per letter, Designs, ri/lonograms, Etc. W. C. KRICK, 1107 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York. M. M. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Phila., Agts. for Penna. J. C. VAUGHAN. ChieaKO. Agt. west of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Fi/bert St., Philadelphia, Pa. For DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Immortelle Letters and Baskets, .==3SEWD TRIAL ORDER. e-^-. 434 The American Florist. May /, Some Figures. The figures in issue of April 15 in re- gard to John Henderson's roses are some- what startling when carried out. Sup- posing the houses are 5,000 feet long, then it would be necessarj' to grow (1,000,000) one million roses in every fifty feet, and calling the width twenty feet would make every fifty feet have a floor space of i,ooJV, IllllJOI'tt?!', ;•. Coeoties Slip. NEW \ORIv. 10,000 ECHEVERIAS SECUNDA GLAUCA Nu.e.ye,.roi„vi,i«.uac,e ti, 'rS Nlen ■-• year old Klaniuln Clematis b.UU I'er liunilreil, W:t.OO. I stronil 1 year layers of Clematis VirRlnlca 6.00 CHARLES HEINZ, Sharon, Pa. u. lkk & son, Ma.iison. i.ake c... Ohio i888. The American Florist. 435 AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 44 Dey St., NKW YORK, Supply tbe Tnide with SEEDS, BULBS, And all tiniis of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 5 Trade List for Seeds r BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE YEER, (Formerly of De Veer & Boomkamp.) 10 Broadway, Ne^w York. rlOOO }i90 00 15 00 12.00 12 00 7.60 il.OO IS 00 20.00 THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement, for prompt or Spring delivery. PerlOO. " Lilium Auratum. large bulbs J9.00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.75 " •' •' Firstsize... 1.50 Gladioli, large bulbs, fine mixed 1.50 " " Brenchleyensis... .90 " " scarlet & crimson. 1.00 " " pink & variegated 1.75 " " white and light 2.25 " " yellow and yellow grounds ,. 2.50 HyaeiDtbus Candicans, large 2 50 per 100 1 Dahlias in fine sorts, undivided roots.. 15.00 in separate colors. '* 12.00 in tine mixture, " 0.00 Cannas " ■' 5. no in tine named sorts 7.50 Caladium Esculentum, large bulbs. . . . 12.00 " " good sized bulbs 7.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI and oth- er sorts, Dutch jjrown, 2 to 3 years old. strong roots 35.00 QUOTATIONS ON ROMANS, PAPER "WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIUM CANDIDUM, ETC. NEW CROP, GIVEN ON APPLICATION. Have Removed to 183 Water St. ^^TUBEROSE BULBS^ We are the largest growers in the country, and oner the best quality PEARL TUBEROSES per 1000, $20.00 DOUBLE " " 20.00 f2.50 per 100 in small lots. tW Trade List mailed free. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. A SPECIALTY. seeds™ FL0RI8I8 CAREFULLY SELECTED, And from wliicli the best results may be expected. PKT. ASTER, New Pearl, pure white J 25 " " " bright rose 25 " Boston Florist's, pure white 10 " " " fine rose 10 " Zirngiebel's, white 10 BALSAM, Snow Ball, finest double white . . . 15 PANSY, Improved Giant, liest strain in culti- vatic Liper- STOCKS, Boston Florisl's Double white, ior to. and producing a larger per cer double flowers than any known stra STOCKS, Crimson King, finest double Our strains of Cinerarias, Cyclamen, Calceo- larias. Primulas, Mimijlus, Verbenas, and Zin- nias are of very superior selected strains. EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSES, $1.50 per hun- dred, $15,00 per thousand. Wholesale price ist for Horists now ready. Send S'CHLEGEL & FOTTLER. 36 S. Market St., BOSTON, BLASS. piorida (Jrown gulbs. Per 1000 TUBEROSE, No. 1 and Tall Double $10.00 OUR WHOLESALE CATALOOUE — OF — Of all Sorts, Is now ready. Will be sent to all applying that we know to be engaged in the trade — or to any furnishing us evidence, as cards, letter-heads or bill-heads. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS. NEW YORK. i^. E^. :iMc^vivivisa^EM^, ieeds WHOLESALE the Florist Market, Garden- and Farmer. [episiiGS IN Such as Baskets, Im- mortelles. Grasses, Mosses. Boquet Pa- pers, Pampas Plumes, etc lulbs For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Our "Wholesale Catalogue is no-^^ Published. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY TO SEND YOUR ORDER. LISSE. NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. QFFTIQ BULBS, PLANTS, wJ-i/J^J^Wf SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. RELIIIBLE SEEDS EOR ELORISTS. ZIKNOIEBKL'S Improved White Aster. — Improved White Perpetual Stock, —improved Giant Candytuft. —Improved Gmnt Trimardeauxand Bugnot Fancy Pansies. Trade packages of any of the above seeds. $1.00 eacfi, DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. HULSEBOSCH BROS,, Dutch Bulbs and Plants Growers, OVJSRVEEN, ill HAARI.KM, HOLLAND, SUPPLY THE TRADE. Address for the United States. P. 0. Box 3118 New York City. Wholesale Catalogue on application. EVERGREENS Both native and nursery grown. Forest Trees and Tree Seeds. Immense quantity, lowest prices. Wholesale list, describing all leading varieties. /Vee. It will payyou toeend forit. U£CKE BROS.. Seymour. Wis. E.H.KRELAGE&SON. HAARLEM, HOLLAND. I^argest coUections and stocks of Bulbs of all kinds; Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus. Fri- tillaria, Anemones, Ranunculus, Liliums, Gladi oius, Iris, Amaryllis, PEeonia, Ixia, and miscel- laneous articles in greatest variety. Clivia, Trit- oma, Muscari, Scilla, Lily of the Valley, Spirtea (Houtteia), Dielytra. etc. Largest collection of Strawberries. Novelties in the Bulb line. Wholesale catalogue is sent on application and as long as not published special offers will be given if sorts and quantities required arc stated. E. H. KRELAGE & SON are now booking orders for Roman Hyacinths, Double Roman and Totus Albus Narcissus, Jonquils and other southern articles. Special prices on application. Delegates .to the next the convention will travel Dtjllman CaP ClO^ "^^^ ^^^ _ TO AND FROM ille, Indianapolis, Cin- MQNDN ROUTE JjSoutn. For full information E* O. McConuick, Gen. Passenger As' t, Chicago. 436 The American Florist. May /, (^HRYSSNTHEMUMg. I have a 6ne collection for florists' use, and cdn sell them my selection at J3.00 per 100; $25.00 uer 1000. Send for Wholesale Price List. I.ANSDOWNE. PA. iCHRYSMMUMS^ Bend for Catalogue of over 100 varieties, includinif manv newer kinds. $3.0(1 per lOU. H. L PHELPS. Springfield, 111. DOUBLE, NAMED ALTHEAS. FIFTEEN ELEGANT SORTS, TREES 3 TO 4 FEET HIGH. STRAIGHT AND HANDSOME. $2 per do/iin; %\l per hundred. Nurserymen and Florists, Mention Am. Florist. MADISON, Lake Co.. OHIO. ^SPaRSGUS l^OOTS. Strong 2 year Conovers. Per 1,000, $4.50: 5.000 lots at $4.25 per 1,000. J. C. YAUGHAN, 146-148 W. Wastiiiglon St.. CHICAGO. HOT-HOUSE VINES. strong, well-ripened canea. in 7 and 8-lnch pots; Black Hamburg and other popular varieties. Sia.OO per dozen. MAYWOOD, Bergen Co . N. J. SPLENDID OFFER. ^^ Roses, Teas, in 2-inch pots, forcing kinds $ 3 00 Uybrids. in 2Ni-inch pots .SOO Fuchsias, 2-inch pots, new varieties 3 00 Coleus, 2-inch pots, new vaineties 2 00 Carnations, HJnzes White, in flats 2.00 Ivies, asst.. 2-inch pots 3.00 Flouerlni; I'lantB in lllciom and Itnd. (leraniunis. Fuchsias. Roses, Heliotropes, Fever- fews, Begonias, etc., 4-Inch pots, Si .W per doz. A. GIDDINGS. Dawvillk III. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS. PLANTS. BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. It you do not receive one, send for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS. lA. A LARGE SURPLUS STOCK OF KRAU EMMA. TOPKER. ■5^ STORM KING FUCHSIA.;!* No tlorlstcan afford tr) he without this matchles.s varielv. Our Mammoth stock is iNsrHPASSED, and every plant Is warranted TiuiK T(i Name. I'rice pernio, R.OII; per 1000, MO. 00 L. D. C. HOPKINS & SON, Cortland, N. Y. WATER LILIES. All C»li>rM. Also CAPE COD PIM POND LILIES, ■5!f^£€ HARDY. ^eS^5- Send for Catalogue. BENJ. GREY, MALDEN MASS. Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily For price list, Plants and Cut Flowers, address the original cultivators. Sandwich, {Cape Cod,) Mass. SURPLUS STOCK. GER.VNirMS, best var. Ro.sE C.kramim.s and Iii:i.ioTRiirKS in bud, from 4-inch pots. $6 per hundred; from 2-inch pots, J3 per hundred, in fair mixture. VERBEN.\S, P.iiN\SIH.S .\ND ENGLISH IVY, 3-inch fs per hundred. COLKUS, .^CHVR.V.XTHES AND .\LTRRXANTHERAS, in best var., mostly light (yellow) and dark colors, 2-inch ^2.50, rooted cuttings f 1.25 per hundred. CARNATION'S, Garfield and DeGraw, transplanted, $2, roote'l cuttings f 1.25 per hundred. .\Iegatiere, Grace Wilder, Hinze's White $1 per hundred more. VIOLETS, Marie Louise and Swanley White, 3-inch $4, larg» clumps $6 per hundred, ROSE.S, Bride, Mermets, La France, Niphetos, Safrano, Bon Silene and Marie Van Houtte, 2-inch $4. 3-inch $8, 4-inch |i2, per hundred. Everblooming Roses from 5-inch pots, in bud, good var., without name, $iX per hundred. ORNAMENTAL PLANTS. See ad\-. in Am. Florist, April 15. Liberal Dlscount on large orders. ANACOSTIA P. 0., WASHINGTON. I). C. e®"' .Seasonable CUT FLOWERS in var. always on hand. WESTERN FLORISTS 5,000 Gen. Grant! 2,000 Mrs. M. E. Page Geraniums, dble. scarlet. ^.000 Geraniums, in 10 choice bedding varieties. 3,000 Rose Geraniums, strong plants. .000 Dr. Ijlvlngstone Rose Geraniums ,000 Hinze's White Carnations, ready for plant- ing out ,0(K) Verbenas, 12 distinct varieties ,(XI0 Coleus, 15 choice varieties ,000 Smltax, thrifty young plants ,000 Chrysanthemums, 10 to 30 choice kinds — ,000 A bu til ons. 6 varieties ,(U) Atternanthera, aurea nana, and 2 other varieties 3 00 ,000 Tigridia Conchiflora 2.M ,000 Paris Daisy (Chrysanthemum Frutescens) 6.00 ,000 Daisies, White and Longfellow 2.50 Address ivi, s. GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. Independence, Mo. WESTERN FLORISTS And any others ^rho want Cheap, Strong and Healthy Plants, ROBT. BROWN & SON'S SPRING TRADE LIST. All leading plants at low prices in large or small quantities. GERANIUMS and COLEUS, new and old. ALTERNANTHERAS by (he thousand. ECHEVERIAS by the hundred or thousand. BEGONIAS in twenty leading kinds. : ALSO MANY NOVKLTIKS. : Stock all In good, clean, healthy condition, Al>I>RES8 ROBT. S. BROWN &, SON, BoiH. KANSAS CITY, MO. STORM KINGS To reduce my stock of Storm King Fi'CH.siAS I offer 3.000 I'-lmt-CIusH rliiiitH, from 'J-mkIi pots lit m.i.Oa per liuiHlred. Cash witli ort8 •• f, 00 per thousand, t^ OO Wholesale list Nci. 3 of general bedding plants on """" I."c" WOOD & BRO.. Fishkill. N. Y. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. VERBENAS A SPECIALTY. I'liic stock In III n mill liuil. I'ri'e Trom all dfrirasr. per 100 per 1000 From pots ( 2.,iO 130.00 Coleus from pots 2.Hi 20.00 Pansy, IM bloom and bud 2 «l 16.00 WM. DESMOND, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. i888. The American Florist. 437 A Grand Winter Flowering Tea Rose. ORIGIN UNKNOWN. CALLED BY US "THE GEM." A Special Prize was a warded t/iis Rose for being a Rose of special value, and worthy of merit, at the Penn. Hart. Society 's spring sho w, April, '88. It is a Rose larger in size than the Perle des Jardins, fragrant, of good habit, a vigor- ous grower, and a very free bloomer. The color is creamy white, shading richer towards the center; the outer petals are occasionally tinged with pink. We have tested this Rose thoroughly the past two winters, and have no hesitation in recommending it as a Rose that florists can grow with satisfaction and PROFIT. Good judges who have seen this Rose growing pronounce it First-Class. READ WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THIS ROSE BY MEN WHO HAYE SEEN IT: Philadelphia, March 17, 1888. Dear Sir: — After having seen j'our Rose growing, I would say it is a Rose in size about like Mermet or Bride, and being a strong grower and free bloomer, that it will prove quite an addition as a florist's rose. Yours truly, JOHN WESCOTT, of Pennock Bros. Philadelphia, March 17, 1888. Dear Sir: — We are pleased with your Rose, and shall plant at least five hundred for our own use. Yours truly, CRAIG & ERO. Summit, N. J., April 5, 1888. Dear Sir : — Having carefully examined the Rose you have now to offer, I consider it a very fine Rose for winter cut flower work, but consider it as undecided what variety it can be. JOHN N. MAY. West Hobokkn, N. J., April 5, 18S8. Dear Sir : — Having to-day seen your Rose for the first time I should consider it a first class Rose for florists use, being rather larger than a Perle, of good, robust habit, of pale lemon color with a slight pink tinge on the outside petals ; resembles Marie Van Houtte, but as seen at your place finer than I have ever seen that variety. ERNEST ASMUS. Strong, healthy plants in 2-inch pots, will be ready June i, iSSS, at $25.00 per 100. Send for full descriptive circular. p. S— THIS IS THE ROSE WE OFFERED IN APRIL 1st ISSUE UNDER THE NAME OF "THE GEM." TVTC !) I^V 1 C ^T^^, _t ^ f^. SFBIMQ S^LIS 0F IIBDIHQ PLJ.MTS, ETC., Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 a. m. beginning May 2 and ending June 16, 1888. Any one wishing to consign plants to our sales can send by freight and notify us. We will take proper care of them. RATES OF Commission 12^ per cent, for selling and three per cent, for advertising. References, any of the Florists about Boston. We shall have from i,ooo to 2,000 SNOWDON and ANNA WEBB Carnation plants in first-class condition at every sale held during the Spring. Persons attending our sales can feel assured of finding a full line of everything the market affords. IV. I^^. lMoOJ\.I^^H^Sr «& 00., Auotiorxeers, Address of Auclion Room, cor, Congress and Franklin. 63 Bromfield St. BOSTON, MASS. BOUYARDIA PLANTS, FOR SPRING SETTING. DAVIIJSONI. White; BLEGANS, Salmon Pink; PRES. (iARFIBIjD, link; ALB'RED NEUNBK, Double White. Strong. Healthy Plants ready May, 1st. at $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. SANIUEL NICHOLS, PerlOO Bouvardia. single white and scarlet, double white and pink, from 2-inch pots $ 3.00 Geraninms, from 2H-inch pots 3.00 " " 3-inch pots 5.0*1 " " 4-inch pots, in bud and bloom 7.f0 Trailing Vinca, fine plants, from 5 & 6-in. pots.. 15.00 Passiflora, best blooming var., fine large plants l.'i.OO Moon Flower, 2>i-inch pots, S4 00; 4-inch pots.. . 8.00 Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, from 3-mch in circum- ference up, per 1.000, $S 00. Pearl Tuberose 8ets and small bulbs, per bush. 2.00 Trade List now ready, mailed on application. A. R. REINEMAN & BRO., 39 Fifth Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. HUDSON RIVER VIOLETS. MARIA LOUISE. KOOTKD CUTTINGS, ready May W, at 12 00 per 100. Or plants grown on upland or muck at market rates, or by contract. Free on board. Ready Sept. or Oct. Have never had any disease in my stock. References as to healthy plants, etc., JAMKS HABT, IIT WestSllth St., New vork. or W. S. ALLEN, 38 B. 23d St., New York. Call on or address S. L. WILSON, Florist, p. O. Bo.x 219. NEWBURGH, N. Y. Mention American Florist. TUBIBOSE BULBS, LARGE, DOUBLE-FLOWERING, TALL. 100 by e.vpres8 for 2.00 1,000 by express or freight 10.00 3.000 by express or freight 26.00 100 Sets by mail for 50 10,000 Sets by express for 10.00 ADDRESS HENRY GULICK, SUMMIT, FLORIDA. FOR CUT BLOOMS. PEARL, BOSTON MARKET, I'/CTORIA. IVhites, Laige Double, Blue and Pink Shades. Well rooted, stocky plants twice reset, per 100 $1.00, per 1,000 $7. 60. All manner of tine flower seedlings by the 10,000. Write for varieties and low prices. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention American Florist. EVERGREENS. . ,. . „ Per 100 Arbor Vita; C(-impacta, (Uo 8 inches $4 00 10tol2 •■ 8.00 I8to24 " 15.00 " Hovey Golden 10 to 12 " 3 00 8 to 12 ■' . 2 to 2Jafeet.. 3 to m ■' . All transplanted a I. C. WOOD .. 10.00 .. 15.00 - ,. 20.U0 3>^to 4 " 25.00 titolOinches 4. 00 Ito 2 feet 6.00 3to Sa " 15.00 ndlull. 10 at 100 rate. & BRO., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention American Florist. 438 The American Florist. May /, Indianapolis. The committee of arrangements for tlie next chrysanthemum showof the Society of Indiana I'lorists met at I^afayette re- cently, and an advance sheet of the premium list was arranjjed and issued. The full list will be issued in June. The committee appointed to visit Purdue Iniversity were taken to that institution by Mr. I'red Dorner aiul were cordially received by Mr. Valandingham the flo- rist. The two greenhouses were packed with specimen plants of all kinds, 'also many interesting seedlings were noted. Mr. Valaudiugham is experimenting with a view to find a remedy for " black spot." President Smart assured the committee that the floral department would receive a fair share of the govern- ment appropriation. Mr. Valanilingham has been made florist for the new depart- ment, which will be separate from the university proper, and he is the right man for the place. The local club has issued a price list of bedding plants for the spring trade, and all members have signed the same except one small florist; it is not made compulsory, but is to equalize prices and for the information of people who find things 'so much cheaper at the other place." Mr. Chas. Rieman is still confined to his bed, only slightly better. A. Wiegand and Kd. Corneli have been burning natural gas for several weeks and are delighted with it. The local seedsmen are busy as bees and report business much better than ever before. W. B. E wish to call the •iv attention of flor- "^f^ ists to our stock kl.,fc^--;fc*'f / of young - ROSES ^c^ % CARNATIONS. ^ We also offer a large stock of acclimated -S^3 RHODODENDRONSl^=- grown one year in this country and well set with bloom-buds. These plants are in perfect health and condition and will prove satisfac- tory. We also have a large stock of Musa Knsete and other desirable plants. Send us a list of your needs and will give you low prices. B. A. ELLIOTT CO., PITTSBURG, PA. Uk;^WkT\^ C ROOTED CUTTINGS HI1VZI<:'S WHITE AIVI) I)E GRAIV Jl.lKl i)er hundred. - t- <>t J. (Jdode Colons, Verbenas, II' H I '". ivhloh It will imy you to not before F/VNSIKN Wintered pinnts from cold rianien, superb »truiii»,tlnc pliintB$1.7,'i per lllO, »l.'i.00 per 1000. 1)E (;i{.\\V. Kurplus, will sell Hno transplanted plants nl .*T-.'.(i per thousand. ALBERT M. HERR. LOCK Box 338. LANCASTER, PA. ^ ^ 1¥M. SWAYNE AND L. L. LAMBORN. The two best white carnations ever offered. EARLY, FREE AND CONTIN. UOUS BLOOMERS. Stock of these excellent sorts will be ready March ist, 1888, Orders booked now, and filled strictly in rotation as received. Price, I25.00 per 100. Send for C?i:at And X>eaox>l[>ti-ve Xjlat. SWANLEV WHITE and MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, free from disease, $5 per 100, WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. ROSES FOR FORCING. GROWN FROM THOROUGHLY RIPENED FIELD. GROWN PLANiS LA FKASCE, MAP. DK HAITI Al l.I.E. SV.XSET, PAPA go\t/i-:k. bride. bo\ sili:.\e, magna HARTA. GE.W JACQUEMINOT. AND OTHER POPULAR VARIETIES I I'PL y. ta- SKND YOUR LISTS AND HAVE THEM PRICED. spe;ci.a.l QTjoT.A.Ti03srs iisr lj^k-g-e lots. Address THE? I>IJVG15E; «s C0:IVA.I«I> CO., ROSE GROWERS, IVEST GROVE, PA. FINE PLANTS OF THE FOLLOWING , Henry Martin. ;i I'.i.l.ile.Siiuv.ileChas. y other wood varieties. oiiKlred, second size laiii. L' kieKante, Maci. rhnibland Pet.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'." ». HInze's White, 2.(1(1 3.(1(1 3.6(1 Cole Bein Cobea Scanden Iden Bedder and \*er8Chaffelti.. 10 market sorts Begonias. Itubra, U. Alba and Sandersonii, iott, Smithii.Tripar- 4.111 .\ddress GEO. THOMPSON & SON, Louisville, Ky. Carnations and Rooted Cuttings OUT OF .SAND ISEU. Snowdon and Crimson Kintj l..* Century iind Seawiin a. 00 In 2.inch pots, $1.00 per 100 extra. ISAAC LARKIN, Toughkenamon, Pa. HINZK'.S WIIITK. 2.'),1K«1 from simcl bench, in tlrst-cluss condition by April I. $10 0(1 per thonsand. Kmperor of Morocco, same coloras .lacq. rose, and l.oiiiHC Schiller, the best pink for lone stems, .*2.00 per hiuidrcd Ask for aKiiipIc ll.nveis, SCHILLER & MAILANDER, NILES CENTRE, COOK CO., ILL. SMI LAX FOR EASTER IN QUANTITY FOR THE TRADE. ST«>|;:M K1N<; FII<'IISI.V WcII rooted Cut- loiL-", j:l 1111 I'.-T 1(111, as L'nii.l as i...t plants. 11 (IISI A I'llKNOIllN.VI, ,. S,\I.I.EROI 4.00 WILSON BROS., SPRINGFIELD, O. CUT THIS OUT. «.\UN.\T10NS, KOOTEO « rTTIN<;S. Per 10(1 Per 1000 Pres. DetJraw J 1.25 110.00 Oimson Kind 1.25 10.00 Philadelphia 1.26 10 00 Grace Wilder 1.6Q Uoht CralK L.W Hinzes White I.Jin Sunrise J.,'i0 P. Henderson l.liO Chester Pride 1.50 Al.TEKNANTilERAS. Tricolor 100 R.OO Versicolor l.OO AiiToaNana 1.00 Anmna, Spectabllls 1 00 f'OI.EUS, 2M-Inrh Pots. VerschafTeltll 2.50 .1, (ioode 2.,'10 Fiiebriinil , 2.,'iO Ton olhcr varieties 2.60 I,ANTA.\ AS. H host kinds a.OO KIl'lislAS in best ninrket sorts, doub- g.on 800 8.00 Id . Illacl, Wa 5.00 Irish .lunlpcr, 3ij to 4 ft. I?' Prices on A|>|>ll<'>itli>ii. W. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. W Is THK rniK TO INVKST IN THIS \ XMAHII': H'>l CHRISTMAS EVE." CHESTER FLORAL CO., (Lim.) i888. The American- Florist. 439 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. n A ATT? C'rr A T71?C! BestOrchldftnd Plant LAIN Jli 0 1 AJVJliiS. stakes in the market. 6 feet long, per 1,000 W.OO 3 2.00 ISlncheslong " 1-60 12 ■ lOO BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co.. MO. BSTABLISHKn 1S54. tUt tttt Mention American Florist. I\4ANY ADDITIONS TO MY ORCHID STOCK this Spring. Send for CatalOEue. trTICJ.a., IV. TC. Best and Largest Stsek in New England to Cut. Collection 12 distinct free sorts, S13.00 to j;25,(IO. Collection 25 distinct free forts, f2'>.lO to $.')U.UO. All healthy, established plants. Send for List. BEHJ. SREY, Hlal4en, Mass. ORCHIDS fl SPECIALTY. The Stock at the Clapton Nursery is of such mag- nitude that without seeing it itia not easy to form an adequate conception of its unprecedented extent. Coleus, Roses, Fruit Trees, Ornamental Leaved and Flowering Plants, also GENERAL NURSERY STOCK Of flne quality and immense extent. The Glass Structures cover an area of 2tt:,:KI0 feet. HUGH LOW & CO., Clapton Nursery, LONDON, ENGLAND. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and English varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the new varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can aflbrd to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older varieties. Can supply loo in loo varieties ; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very Low. Address all orders to W. P. SIMMONS & CO. QENEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. FLOWER SEEDS. For Propagating and Cutting during the Summer. ASTER SEEDS, CROP 1887. TBUFFAUTS PRIZE STRAIN. Pkt. oz. Pure white { .M $.3.00 Brightplnk SO 3.50 Brilliant scarlet i30 3.50 Blue 50 3..W Violet and purple .50 3. .50 Mixed, all colors 60 3.00 BALSAM PERFECTION, pure white, ext. dbl. 50 2.00 For a complete list see Dreer's April List of Seeds and Plants for the trade . Mailed Free . HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. ORCHIDS AND PALMS. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. ^^"rS.";sfaV%st. 6 Fine Orchid Plants, established and growing, all different, at jfio.oo. 12 " " " twelve distinct sorts 20.00. Single plants of the Collection 2.50. 6 Palms, best varieties, fine plants 5-oo- 12 " and other choice foliage plants 10.00. A PREMIUM WILL BE SENT WITH EVERY ORDER OP $10,00 AND OVER. & WADLEY, 409 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. SIEBRECHT Large»t Collection of Orchids and Paliu YOU CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. Contracts made Japanese Lily Bultis Japanese Seeds, Trees, Shrubs, allWelivery 188S Calilotnla Lily Bulfis Conifers, Palms and Bamboos. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 & 317 Washington Street, SAN FBAXCISCO, CALIFUUXIA. Send for Estimates. Established 1878. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, Olty of IVIes^iciico. COLEUS, PUSIES, OR OTHER BEBDIKi PLANTS In large quantities, write for lowest prices. AllllltESS BRENNEMAN &. PETTERSON, BEDDING PLANTS. The Northwestern Trade Supplied. C. fi. SMITH FLORAL CO.. 624 NICOLLET AVE., Greenhouses, 3501 Portland Ave., MINNEAPOLIS, MUSTN. ANY OF THE TRADE who have not received our Descriptive Catalogue — OF — EVERYTSimFOR THE GARDEN, Our Wholesale List for Market Hardeners and Truckers, Or our Wholesale List for Can obtain them free of charge by stating that they saw this advertisement in the American Florist. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, NEW YORK. Uentlon American Florist. % BULBS. mTxED half ITALIAN AND HALF PEARLS. Per 100 Per 1000 3-inch to 4-inch, double * l-OO * IJJW 3!^-inch to 6-lnch, double l-SO lO.UU Orders will be entered and ailed in rotation until the lot is sold. ^ ^ HOFFMaW, LEAVENWORTH KAN. FOR SALE. FALL DELIVERY. SO, 000 Azalea Indiga and Camellias. iiif For C:itiilogues. address Importer of Bulbs and Plants 3 foentifs Slip, NEW YORK. INIIRAVER lor FLORISTS Philadelphia Catalogue oi electrosofplanl, flowera. de.signa, etc., with '87 and '88 supplements, 35cts., with veg- etable, 50 cents, which d e d trom tlrst order, FOR FLORISTS. Per 100 Coleus, 20 varieties * 4 W Geraniums, 4-inch pots, in bud 10. UU 2-lnchpots 4.U0 Roses, 4-inch pots, flne 12-PO " 2-inch pots » 00 Achyranthes, 2-inch nots, 6 varieties 4.00 Chrysanthemums, 2-inch pots, 60 var .-i 00 Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 12 var a 00 liObeliiis, 2-inch pots 4.00 Golden Feverfew, 2-inch pots 4.00 Violets, Maria Louise, 2-inch pots 4.00 Carnations, 2-inch pots. 6 var., strong 4.00 Single Petunias, 2!^-inch pots, good var 4. 00 Bcheveriaa inboxes 5-00 Heliotropes. 2-inoh pots, 8 var 4 00 Miniature, 4-inch pots, in bloom 10.00 The above stock in fine, healthy condition , and can be used for immediate sales. Any num- ber of plants may be taken at above quotations, providincr you take nothing less than one dozen. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist Double Fringed Petunia, A splendid stock of the best varieties at low rates, also Zonal Pelargoniums, Hibiscus, etc. all choice, named sorts. Will exchange some for other stock. Harkett'S floral Nursery, Dubuque, Iowa 440 The American Florist. May I, New York. Florists located in fashionable districts are doing a brisk business, but there is a complaint of clull times by those situated off of the chief thoroughfares. There is a glut of Lilium longiflorum, which has sold wholesale for remarkably low prices. Landscapers' orders are coming in freely, and those who attend to this branch of business are now making trips to suburban estates. The seed business in this city is boom- ing beyond all precedent, one house em- ploying over seventy hands has been obliged to work until midnight the past eight weeks to keep up with orders. The shop windows of seedsmen this spring are laid out in many kinds of pastoral pictures. Lawns, flowers, past- ures and devices to display agricultural implements, attract the attention of pe- destrians. There is an obvious decline in making estimates on projected decorations. Some of our leading florists decline to give figures for detail. They set their price and agree to make a handsome arrange- ment for that money. ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF F LOWER PoTS 875 3!^-lnch, 600 4-1 nch. 360 4W-inch, *5.60; 4.76; S.W); 320 5-Inch. 4.40 ; I 160 6-Inch, 3.50; ind goes at buyer's risk iiiid THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO,, 713 & 715 HfHARTOlV ST., PHILADELPHIA. SYRACUSE POTTERY GO. Wells FluwiT I'lits by tlie crate unly. and ships all i>ver the i:. S. Try a crate. Samples In tirst crate. PRICES PER CRATE. CASH WITH ORDER: 3.160Thumb8. K.OO 2,626 2!<-lnch, 8.00 1,875 2«-lnch. 7.26 1.300 special 3-ln., 6.00 1,160 3-lneh, 6.60 A crate weighs 400 lbs. frt. Our frt. rate to Pittsourgn or i^ieveiauu i to Boston. Detroit or Columbus 19c.; to New York and Philadelphia points 18c. Send for frt. rates and prices of assorted sizes packed In crate to order, and of 17 ready packed crates. J. N. PERKINS. Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. D. C. SCHOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF Improved I Greenhouse *N^ FLOWER POTS#^ MEOr BRIGHTON. PA., Offers to the Trade the BE.ST Quility of Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEITID :E'0E. I^StlCE X.IST. Orders will receive prompt and careful allen- liou and salisfaction is warranted in every respect. HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE I'rl0 «-lnch.... per 100, » 6..W 4 -Inch. 5 -Inch"' It -Inch.. 7 -Inch...- No charuea for package 12-lnch.... 14-Inch.. . Ifrlnch.... - cartage. fiO.dO 100.0U Send »1. 00 for All sample barrel before purchasing elsewhere tlorlsts will find It to their advantage to do so. .... .... make the best and strongest ware In the market. Terms cash. Address all communications to lIILLFIN»^ UNNECESSARY ou will not part with it. For Flowers, Window Gardening, , House Plants, Destroying Insects, ^and for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. By dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlJed by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents. Sells and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sells fast: good profit. Excellent for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet and price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer. Pittsfield. Mass. 442 The American Florist. May I, Index to Advertisers. AdvertlsltiK Hates, etc.4;il Allen, <^ K Wi Allen. S.I,.,&Co «i Allen, W.H til American Uurden 4:i2 Bttller,H'.A 4:e Buyersdort'er, M. M. & ...i:c! AX: Co. Heniird, B BerKer,I{.1I..& Co. Blanc, A Bon8all,,)os. E Boyson, Jus. L Brackenrldge 4 Co — i:«i Brague, L. B *31 Brenneman &, Fetter- son 439 Brown, Kobt, 8.& Son.jai Burrows, J. ti 432 Carmody, J. I) 442 Ohiuullcr, B. B 4;ti Chester Floral Co 4:K Chinnk-k, W.,1 43,s Chlpiiiaii Bros 4;lt! Clark Bros 4:B Coles, W.W 4X Cook.J 4211 Crane, A. II 43,'i Currle Bros 4:i.'S rwen, John Jr 4:t2 Kennlcott Bros i^ll King, James 4:i4 KrelBKe,K. !I.,&8on 435 Krlck, W,C 4.1:1 Larkin, Isaac 4:w La Roche &Stahl 431 I.ee. I)., & Son 432, 4:i4, 4:li; Lockland Lumber Co.. 441 .Jill). L. .4311 Low lliiu-h S Ci McKarland.J. Horace, ■4:i',) McTaTish,G. A 4:!2 Malsh.M 431 Mathews, Wm 4;fi) May,J.N 42« Merrick, A. T 433 Michel Plant&SeedCo434 Miller. Geo. W 43'.1 Route. Mo .Miioy, I'oli Morat. Kdw.. Mullen, Ueo.. Myers & Co. . elC. , W. Dnv Desmond, Wn De Veer, J. A. Oevlne, Peter ...441 Dlez.Jobn L„&Co....441 Dillon. J. L 431,4;ii; Dlngee & Conard Co. 429. 43,^ 1 Dreer, H. A.4:i2,4;f.,4:i(i,4:ili Dudley, J. W.i Son... 4:w : Kclipse MIV.Co 440 ) Kiaeli'.W.i; 42a Klllott,B. A., Co 438 Fassett, F. K. & Bro.. . .4:18 Falon.M. B 432 Fink i. Co 439 Klelscher.John C 433 Garden & Forest 4:B Gasser, J. M 441 aiddlngs.A 4:11; ihi. Ini. Desinn Co..4:t:l Buty, Josephus 441 OuakerCity Mch. Wk84:i2 lianisilo , C. .4:!- Qrlfflth, N. 8,. Uulick, Honrj Gurney Heater Co HIgley, HenryG W, HiTtlnKer Bros 4411 HltchlnKBjt Co 442 UotTman. H. M 4:«i Hooker, H. M.. 442 IIoDklns, L. ll.C 4:41 Reed & Keller 433 Keimera, Chas. W 4:r, Ueineman A. U.,*Bro.4:i7 Uoemer, Frederick 1:12 Rolker, A. & Sons 4:k'i Schiller .Si Mallandcr. .4:a Schlegel & Fottler 435 Sohofleld. D. C 440 Schuli, Jacob 429 Soollay, John A 442 Segers Bros 4:i,'» Slebrecht 4 Wadley. . . 439 SImmons.W. l'.,&Co..4;5) Situations. Wants etc.42S Smith Floral Co 4:« Smith, H.B. Co 441 Solly, (ieo. A., &. 8on8..4:i;i Spooner, Wm. H 428 Steffens, N 4;I3 Stewart, Wm. J 4:il Stinison.B. A., &C0...44I Strauss, C. & Co 4:11 Studer, N 436 Swayne, Wm 4:W Taplin, James fX, Temple, J. T -Utile, Sidney, & Co.. .429 Uecke Bros 4;i5 Van derSchoot& Sun. 4:14 Vaughan, J,C..431.434, 4:«1 v&c ■■ Wan Thos. S. .42!i ru, r ret B.J.H. Weathered, Thos. W.. 44' Welch Bros 431 Whllldln Pottery Co.. 440 Wllks, 8., Mfg. Co 442 -. . , Wilson, S. L 437 4:12 Wilson Bios m 441 I Wood, I.e., &Bro.4:i(;, 4:iT 4:1:1 ; Young, Thos. Jr..* Co. 4:11 .4:14, 4:f.i Zirnglebel, D 4:i,'i OUR NEW TRADE 131 1« 13^ O O^ O le ^'^ Contains over e.OOO Naiues of (FJie) stales and I'jiiituhi ' PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Superior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. Brookyn, N.Y. fil" Send for Cataloi;\ie. SOMETHING NEW IN Heating ^ y^pparatus FOR — GREENHOUSES. Send for IlliiHtrated CatHloRue. J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND. Sectional View. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. ALSO I'OR HEATING WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. ^ thos. 1. leattiered, 46& 48 MAHION ST., N Y. Greenhouse Heating pf Ventilating ^I^'ti HircHlNQS 81 CO. Send 4 cents postntri" fn 233 Mercer Street, New York. Bi^c |3affepr)S e[ Jaeilepg, ilighteen Sizes, Corpuaiaiea Kira Mox j^eileps ©aaale ]<3aileps, |o. rectly either in word or sense ; if he will reread what I said about higher night temperature he wilt see that an impera- tive condition is attached to which he does not allude. It is impossible to properly discuss the question of heating and ven- tilating in a single article. It is the heart and soul of the whole business. Of course Mr. May never intended it, but I cannot but regret that the tone of his article should seem to imply that a degree of perfection has been reached which it is presumptions to question. We must question everything. Nature offers no opinion, no advice, and unless we question we shall remain ignorant. It would be much more creditable to the intelligence and energy of the florist com- munity to detect the weak points of our present methods by analysis, and apply scientific remedies than to wait till some lucky blunder puts us in possession of a new fact which we ought to have rea- soned out long'before. Is it not possible that Mr. May is not a fair judge of these things ? In every walk of life there are men born to command success in spite "f every obstacle. A man who sees noth- ing but molehills cannot understand why others should call them mountains. Mr. May can be pardoned fornot fully appre- ciating obstacles which to him are not obstacles. If he would contrive now and then to achieve one of those brilliant and inexplicable failures which distinguish the career of the average florist he would view with more sympathy the attempts of others to stir up the accepted order of things in hopes that something useful might find its way to the top. L. W. W^edding Decoration. This was arranged by Klunder of New York. The sketch in the upper left hand corner shows the corner of the cor- ridor ; also the mirror of hat stand, the latter being trimmed with yellow tulips, with a garland of pink roses above. The plants in the corner are genista and palms, with a grouping of azaleas below. On the right hand side the sketch rep- resents the fireplace and large mirror above. One curtain draping the mirror is composed of pink roses, and the smaller one is made of smilax. The mantel is bedded with smilax, and there are end vases filled with pink and white roses. There are flame colored azaleas filling the fireplace and snow balls and palms each side. The main picture shows the end of the drawing-room where a double window is curtained with vines and roses. A bracket projects from the center of the window which supports a Japanese can- opy made of smilax and lined with Bride roses. It is edged with Puritan roses. The side groupings are azaleas and palms. Spring Flower Favor. The basket which is very shallow is willow, very neatly finished and French imported. It is now the most fashion- able favor for dinners, lawn parties and cotillions. It is filled with lilies one side and with pansies, daisies mignonettes and tulips the other side. The handle is trimmed with foliage and a spray of roses one side. The one illustrated was ar- ranged by Hanft Bros., New York. Pittsburg. The new houses of John R. & A. Mur- doch on Forbes street are good examples of the best methods in modern green- house building and heating. The range at present consists of four houses, each 150 feet long. They run parallel with the street and a large space is left open between the houses and the street for an effective display of lawn, flower-beds, shrubbery, etc. In the rear there is space reserved for extensive additions in the near future. The location was selected with a view to perfect drainage, is conveniently readied, and the soil is well adapted to rose culture. No. i house is planted with smilax in the center, and the side benches are now filled with young pot roses, Ficus elastica, etc., for spring trade, a crop of carnations having been taken off" them earlier in the season. No. 2 is a very successful propagating house. No. 3 is divided into two sections, one part for tropical decorative plants, and a part for roses on benches. No. 4 is devoted to roses on benches exclusively and they are doing finely. The houses are built separate, with the exception of the propagating house, which is close to the palm house to enjoy its shade. The houses all open into one large well lighted potting and packing room, with an oflSce and gardener's house connected. The whole establishment is heated by steam from one horizontal No. 2 flue boil- er. Natural gas is the only fuel used. This gas also furnishes light for illum- inating office, house, sheds and boiler cellar. Water is supplied from the city mains at a pressure of twenty pounds. S. Baliimore Odds and Ends. In the Florist of April i, brief refer- ence is made to a lecture given by Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburg, and in which the good churchman denounced the use of flowers at funerals and in the churches at Easter. Concerning the decoration of churches at Piaster, the custom is cer- tainly growing — and properly so — it is an occasion which affords the florist pecul- iar opportunities for "spreading" him- self, and so thoroughly does he do this, that, once a year at least, Bishop White- head enjoys the privilege of addressing hundreds of people, who under ordinary circumstances, would probably never come within reach of his eloquence. Such men as the Bishop, if in proper har- mony with their work, ought rather to encourage the use of flowers, for no teacher of morality could possibly desire more susceptible hearers than those who are inspired with a genuine love for flow- ers; and indeed, methinks men could scarcely introduce more appropriate em- blems into their worship of the Great Creator, than the pure and beautiful flowers, with which that Creator has clothed the earth. At the meeting of the Florist Club held April 4, we had with us Messrs. May, Lonsdale and Asmus. The trio didn't take up very much room, and they wouldn't have occupied the floor either, to any great extent, had they been left to follow their own inclinations, every one acquainted with Mr. Lonsdale knows how very modest and retiring he is, and in this respect the three gentlemen were apparently "birds of a feather" — how- ever we succeeded in making their visit pleasant(?) for them, and instructive to ourselves. During a discussion as to the cause of "bull-head" Perles. Mr. May won our confidence by telling us frankly that he couldn't grow Perle without get- ting 35 per cent, of them deformed; he did not consider it a question of temper- ature, having found "bull-heads" quite 446 The American Florist. May 75, as prevalent in a temperature of 70° as in a house kept at 50° or 60°. Several of our Baltimore growers recouuted similar experience and both Mr. Maj- and Mr. Asums expressed the opinion that a rem- edy for the evil might possibly be found in the use of poorer soil. As a matter of cour.se we exchanged views on the Pur- itan ; it would indeed be a notable occa- sion now-a-days when half a dozen flo- rists could get together without discuss- ing this rose. Responding to a recjuest for his opinion, Mr. May modestly ad- mitted that he had paid dearly for his Puritan whistle, and while so far he had found it a somewhat unprofitable variety, he was inclined to believe that the Puri- tan might become more popular after its requirements were better understood. Mr. Lonsdale next " bobbed up serenely" and said that owing to the fact that Phil- adelphia growers were exerting them- selves, as they usually do, the Puritan was much more popular in the Ouaker city than in New York ; as to its cultural necessities, Mr. Lonsdale said it required a light soil, plenty of heat, but would not bear as much water as other kinds. Mr. Asmus said he wouldn't advise any grow- er to throw awa)' the Puritan, as he be- lieved that toward spring it would do better and be in better demand. The question being asked as to whether Mrs. Laing was a profitable rose for forcing. Mr. May replied that he had tried it with indifi'erent success, he also tried a few plants outdoors and considered it the finest rose for summer bedding he had ever seen. The Florist club has decided to hold an exhibition during next fall and it is to be hoped that our florists and gar- deners will unite in their efforts to make it a successful affair, and as there is plenty of time in which to make neces- sary preparations and the committee in charge being a very capable one the prospect is rather pleasing. A. W. M. New Orleans. The second annual exhibition of the New Orleans Hort. societj-held April 3-6, drew nmch favorable comment from the local press and was considered a decided success from every point of view. The hall was elaborately decorated by plants and shrubs in addition to the competi- tive exhibits, the floor being laid out in a charming miniature landscape. Heavy cedar wreathing hung overhead while against the walls latania leaves showed effectively and made a pleasant foil to the brilliant colored flowers below. The cut flower display was hardly up to that of last year as the season has been un- favorable, still the exhibition as a whole was most excellent. The awards were made as below noted : PL.\NTS. Best collection of plants— First prize, J. Miil- ler ; second, J. H. Menard. Collection twenty- five roses— Fonta i^ Nelson. Ten roses in bloom — Desponimier cup, V.. Valdejo. Specimen losc in bloom-Fonta ii Nelson. Collection geran- iums in hlonm-K. Valdejo; .second, C. Ciiopin. Collection caladiiinis— J. Mulkr. Collection ferns— J. Muller ; second. J. Kbien. Specinien fern— J. Muller. Specimen fern, cxliibited by amateur— Mrs. Ivy. Cf)llection rex begonias— Fonta Xi Nelson; second. C. Thomas, Specimen rex bcsonia— Fonta X: Nelson c.,!!. . li,.n (l.iw ering begonias— C. Thomas, ^^,.,n'santhemums — Menard. Collection pansies — J. Eblen; second, I, II. Menard. Collection double and single pe- iwnia -F. Kitter. Carpet bed-C. Thomas. Bed blooming plants— E. \'aldejo. Best arranged jardiniere — Weiss, Bed blooming and foliage plants— Jaeger; second, Schmidt. Hanging bas- kct— J. H. Menard; second. F. Kitter. Specimen Fuphorbia splendens — J. H Menard; second, C, Weiss. Specimen philodendroii— C. Thomas. Specimen fonrcrova — Menard. Collection ver- bena.s— Menard, "initial bed— H. A. Despom- iiiier. Specimen pandanus— (*.. Chopin. Speci men cycas — J. Muller. Society's sweepstakes medal for best display plants— C. Thomas. So- ciety's sweepstakes medal for best general dis- play cut flowers— J. H. Menard. Display cut roses, correctly named — John Kblen. Display cut hvacinths-J. H. Menard. .'Assortment cut flowens- J. H. Menard; second, J. Kblen. Dis- play cut phlox— K. \'aldejo. Display marigolds — K \'aldejo. Display anemones— Mrs. Muller. CUT FLOWERS AND DKSIGN.S. Best floral design— First prize to J. H. Menard; second prize, C, W. Kichling. Funeral floral design— First, Charles Kble; second, J. Kblen. Floral design made of natural dried flowers- First. C. W. Kichling; second, C. EWe. Table decoration — Charles Eble; second, C. Menard. Sweepstakes medal for best display floral work, gold medal oflered by society — Eble. Britlal bouquet— Eble; second, Menard. Hand lionqnet — Kble; second, Menard. Loose bouquet--Kble; second, Kblen. Corsage bouquet — Eble; second, Menard. Handle basket— Eble; second, Me- nard, Table plateau— F;ble; second, R. Ory, Fancy Bedding. The diagram is of a bed as planted the summer of 1S87 in Lincoln Park, Chicago. It was sixty feet in diameter, and occu- pied a prominent position in the main parterre near the greenhouses. KEY TO DIAGRAM. I. Vase of plants. 2. Coleus tessellala. 3. AchyranthesIJndenii. 4. Coleus Ver- schaff'e'ltii. 5. Coleus Wonderful. 6. Ceranium Ml. of Snow. 7. Coleus Pine Apple Beauty. S. Geranium Guillaume Mangelli. 9. Gnaphalium (outside bor- der). New York Notes. Peter Henderson finds storing empty pots in soap boxes and then piling up the boxes, better than using a pot rack ; there is less breakage and the pots can be more readily removed where wanted. A mixture of tobacco dust and sulphur is thrown over his young roses twice a week as a preventative of mildew and insect pests. He has found the following method of packing, the best for very cold weather : The box is lined with heavy paper; then pieces of board which fit in the box are placed inside and the box again lined with paper over them, the boaids are withdrawn and the space be- tween the two linings of paper filled with sawdust ; an inch thickness of sawdust is thus placed entirely arounnest .\smus' houses lie on a side hill sloping to the west, with a rise of .seven feet to the hundred. In his hybrid rose houses he begins to cut his crop at the upper end of the house and the plants bloom in rotation down to the lower end. He has hot water under pressure on the up hill system and it is very satisfactory to him. He blooms his lily of the valley in pure sand, using simplj- moisture and bottom heat. I le shades the whole house with cotton cloth tacked on to the .sash bars inside, and also shades the benches, with light board shutters until the flower stem starts, when he substitutes frames covered with cotton cloth. He uses the best bulbs and pips he can buy, and con- siders poor bulbs dear at any price. John H. Taylor has three or four liim- dred Cypripedium insigne and found that the sales of cut llowers from them paid a good profit. He has 10,0110 gladiolus planted out in his houses for cut flowers. The bulbs were planted Nov. :!.S, last. Philadelphia Plant Notes. Cytisus racemosus is grown in quantity as an Kaster pot plant. When well cov- ered with their small yellow flowers they are very attractive and sell at good prices. Mr. Craig fires his palm house all sum- mer, and gets a big growth on his young palms in one summer. He considers Pandanus \'eitchii a very profitable thing. Drac;ena fragrans is a very handsome decorative plant. It is propagated from canes imported from Trinidad. The canes are laid thicklj' together in the cutting bench and when the eyes break the shoots are taken off^ and rooted. Propagation is much more rapidlj' accom- plished in this wa}'. Since the introduction of the fern plateau in Philadelphia the sales of }'Oung adiantums in 3-inch pots has been very large. Craig & Bro. alone sold 4o,(WO the past year. Charles X lilacs are forced into bloom for Ivaster. The plants are imported and cost about 40 cents each delivered in this country. When forced into bloom at Kaster they sell for 5i to 5 '-.So each. As his list of best forcing tulips Mr. Craiggives the following : \ellow Prince; Belle Alliance; I, a Keine, blush while, and the bulbs are cheap ; \ermilliou Brilliant, best single scarlet ; Tournesol ; Hue Van Thol, for very early; Chrys- alora, yellow ; Proserpine, very fine bright rose pink, early, but bulbs rather high priced for forcing in quantity; La Can- deur, fine double white for Piaster, should not be forced earlier ; Murillo, best double rose for late bloom ; L' imtnaculee, late single while. He blooms a considerable quantity of lily of the valley in pots for llaster sales. The pips are heeled in a frame in original luinchcs over winter, covered with sand to keep out frost and with sash to keep rain off. They are potted — eighteen to twenty pips in a 5 inch pot — about March 3, placed under a bench and covered with a light layer of sphagnum. They arc in bloom the week before blaster and are then hardened off by putting in a cool house or shed till used. W. K. Harris grows immense quantities of blooming pot plants for blaster. His Hydrangea otaksaare all specimens, and he gets tliem in liest condition. He sorts them at least three times, keeping for- ward ones cool and brings the later ones into more heat. He grows about 2,500 hydrangeas for Easter. He grows azaleas i888. The American Florist. 447 QR^ctu^ ^R^GR^Hs. in quantity for Easter, and considers Mr. Van der Cruysen an excellent one for the purpose ; it is a semi-double, pink in color, a good grower and never comes blind. A. Borsig is his best white and Marquis of Lome his best double red. He is not ashamed of Liliuni Harrisii and grows i,6ooplants in 4-inch pots for Easter. A fine lot of Hermosa and other roses are also brought into fine bloom for sales at that time. His Hermosa were in 6 inch pots, averaged two and a half feet in height and a foot through, with twenty- five buds to a plant. Henry A. Dreer finds steam very satis- factory. He has used quite a quantity of sashes covered with the prepared hotbed cloth and is pleased with it ; find that it turns frost even better than glass. Stock at his greenhouses was in good shape. Dracaena Fragrans. So called on account of the fragrance of the flowers. The cut illustrates a plant about eighteen inches high and twenty- four inches spread, grown in a 6 inch pot. D. fragrans is, in all sizes, from twelve inches to as many feet high, use- ful as a decorative plant ; specimens from six feet to twelve feet being grand for the adornment of churches and large halls. It requires but a moderate amount of pot room in comparison to the size of the plant that may be obtained. It is a na- tive of tropical Africa, and while it grows freely in a temperature of 80° at night, will maintain good health in a tempera- ture as low as 55° to 60° provided it be syringed sparingly when kept so cool ; trea'ed thus the foliage is made harder and better adapted to undergo, without injury, the changes of temperature inci- dent to moving from place to place. It is propagated by placing the stems on the propagating bench in two or three inches of sand, with a bottom heat of 75° or 80°, and a light covering (say one-half inch) of sphagnum, which should be, at all times, kept moist ; in about a month an eye will sprout from almost every joint, which, when about two inches long, should be taken off and rooted as any other cutting. These stems or canes are now grown in quantity in Bermuda, Cuba and other parts, and may be obtained at low rates from dealers ; formerly these canes were scarce, but now that it can be obtained in quantity the plant will assume the commercial importance it deserves. Philadelphia. Robert Craig, Heliotrope Under Glass. We hear so many complaints about rust on heliotropes of late, that I was tempted to write the following lines, hoping the suggestions will help some one to better success in growing this sweet and universal favorite to perfec- tion. There is no need for anybody to grow heliotropes which are liable to get affect- ed by rust, as we have many robust and healthy varieties of different shades, en- tirely free from the disease. xVt least this has been my own experience here, and I grow only one old variety uuder glass. Have experimented with most all the newer sorts, but after keeping them for a year or two, had to discard them again, as not suitable for winter blooming or on account of disease. The variety I grow is a very dark one, when grown out doors, but under glass is somewhat lighter, still you can call it dark, and Roi des noir is not any darker under the same conditions. The truss is rather larger than the kind named above, but the individual florets are a little smaller. The name of it I do not know, but it must be a very old variety, as I have grown it for winter blooming as long as fourteen or fifteen years, when I selected it for the good quality and free habit, frequently making trusses four to six inches in diameter. But as there are more such robust varieties every one can make his own selection from his own stock. Heliotropes delight in a temperature of a carnation house, and I know a good many florists will hesitate to believe this, but if they would give the plant a trial in such a house, and see the dark well- colored trusses of immense size, cool treatuient will produce, they would never plant in a warm house again. To insure agood crop, heliotropes should beplanted by the middle or latter part of August in a bench or solid bed not too far from the glass, and be pinched back for six or eight weeks, so as to produce good bushy plants. We plant about fifteen or eighteen inches apart each way. From October 15 on, we let them grow without stopping them and in about three weeks have abundance of large, well-colored trusses, which will not wilt or drop off like those grown in a temperature of 60° or 70°, but be fresh and keep the indi- vidual florets on for days after being cut. I have often been asked by customers why our heliotrope lasted so much long- er in good shape than the same article procured from any other florist, and I cannot give any other reason for it than the cool treatment we give to them. Let me also say here, that the helio- trope pays (in a more limited quantity of course) better than the same space de- voted to roses or carnations, even if we should have to sell them as low as |i per hundred, because there is a continuous flowering from November to the next November if you leave the plants in that long. We generally do here, and I do not throw the old plants out until the younger batch is in full flower. Even in midsummer and autumn the trusses un- der glass are better developed than those grown out doors and last better too. Full sun, plenty of light and good rich soil, with an occasional dose of liquid manure is essential to the welfare of the heliotrope. Some growers dig up plants which have been bedded out during sum- mer and plant in the house ; if kept shady and well syringed for a week or so they will do tolerably well, but will seldom get well established and flower profusely before January, while young plants, planted early, will grow right on and be in a healthy growing condition and in full bloom by the time cold weather sets in, two or three months ahead of the lifted plants. Insects will not trouble heliotrope to any extent if kept syringed regularly, but should green fly get a start, it will be better to place tobacco between the rows or under the bench, instead of giving them a smoking, for the leaves are apt to get scorched by the smoke, especially if grown in a higher tempera- ture than 50°. John 15. Kei,i^^ot Gmls ^i^R. iumbled together in such a way as to look "mussy." Some growers say that they ' ' can not afford the time to pack their flowers as carefully as glassware," that " it is the dealer's business to fix them up in attractive style." To these we would say that it certainly ought to be worth a little time to prevent a deteriora- tion of from ten to fifty per cent, in the value of your product. If you can save from five to ten dollars on each consign- ment by a little care and a half hour's extra work, is it not worth your while? Ascertain from those florists who are careful in packing if they do not secure better returns for a given amount of stock than you do for yours. The differ- ence will be noticeable at all times, but especially during times of surplus in the market. Don't pack carefully for the dealer's sake, but for the extra dollars it will bring you. Another practice we want to mention is that of placing poor and crippled flow- ers among those of good quality. The effect is to lower the standard of the whole lot down to that of the poorest, rather than to bring the standard up to that of the best as many seem to imag- ine. Don't try any averaging scheme. Keep each quality by itself; charge a good price for the best ones and sell the others for what you can get, it will pay the best in the end. Gates Ajar. Our illustration does not do justice to this richly filled design which was re- cently arranged by Benjamin D. Hill, Peabody, Mass., for the employes of the B. & M. R. R. and used at the funeral of an official of the road. The flowers on the gate are principally pansies, and in addition to roses, carnations, camellias, etc., a variety of orchids add much to the richness of the rest of the design. The spikes of tiny flowers which fringe the top of the arch we judge from the photo- graph to be heaths, and the feathery vine below it. Asparagus plumosus. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1887. May 16 — Tem., morning 55°, noon 64°, evening 64°. Wind NE. to N. Com- menced planting out geraniums at south end of park. Commenced filling tops of stands with plants. 17— Tem. 50, 56, 54. N. to NE. Plant- ed beds of geraniums, alyssums and pan- sies. Finished filling tops of stands with plants. Filled vases around Indian monument with yuccas and vines. 18— Tem. 53, 63. 64. N. to SE. Plant- ed bed of alyssum and Verbena venosa. Repotted old fuchsias. Repotted celosias into 4-inch pots. 19— Tem. 60, 70, 70. SW. to SE. Planted out a bed of geraniums and two beds of fuchsias. Continued filling vases outside with plants. 20— Tem. 72, So, 79. S. to SE. Filled vases and stands at south end of park. Planted beds with geraniums and pe- tunias. Planted out dahlias. 21— Tem. 70, 76, 78. S. to SW. Com- menced taking up tulips, spaded beds so cleared and planted same with geran- iums. Continued filling vases and stanc's outside. 22— Tem. 73, 81, 74. S. to N. Sunday. 23— Tem. 69, 71, 60. SW. toN. Took up and heeled in tulips in beds not be- fore cleared. Commenced planting ara- besque at south end. Planted bed with geraniums and two small beds with stocks. Filled window boxes and vases with plants. 24— Tem. 66, So, 65. SW. to WNW. Continued planting carpet beds and ara- besques. 25~Tem.5S, 76, 70. W. toNE. Same as yesterday and planted with geraniums, verbenas and heliotropes, the beds from which tulips had been removed. 26— Tem. 55, 62, 60. N. to ESE Same as yesterday and commenced planting canna beds. 27 — Tem. 63, 62, 60. N, Planted cen- tral coleus bed. Finished planting canna beds. Repotted achimenes, begonias, etc. 28— Tem. 60, 65, 65. N. to E. Fin- ished planting coleus bed and arabesque at south end. Planted out gladiolus. Removed camellias and azileas to the frame yard, plunged the pots and built a lath shading frame over them for the summer. 29— Tem. 69, 89, 74. SE. to SW. Sun- day. 30— Tem. 62, 74, 65. W. to S. Planted beds of annuals west of Stockton drive. Took rubber trees from conservatory and placed outside. Quit work at noon. Decoration Day. 31— Tem. 55, 65, 57. W. to E. Con- tinued planting beds of annuals. Ar- ranged empty pots in shed. Washed and cleaned wood-work in conservatory. Boston. Violets scarce and very small. Smilax is getting more plentiful. M. B. Bunker, florist. Beacon street, has made an assignment. Some of the large growers are badly left. Galvin Bros, are having a new front and show window put into their store. It will then be one of the handsom-^st stores in the city. Sam'l. Rodden, gardener to Mr. Robt. C. Winthrop, died very suddenly at his home on May 5. He was a member of the Gardeners' and Florists' club. Tulips and hyacinths are coming in abundantly from outside. Trade is rather slack and although the quantity of roses, etc. in the market is not large, yet there is suflicient for all demands. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held another of their popular suppers on the evening of May S. About one hundred of the members were present. A letter was read from Mr. J. N. May of Summit, N. J., who had expected to be present, expressing regret at his inability to come. A beautiful and most acceptable surprise was the presentation to the club of a full set of the " Dictionary of Gardening," by Mr. J. A. Penman. Mr. Penman was present as a guest of the club. A quar- tette composed of members furnished ac- ceptable music, and the work of enter- 452 The American Florist. May 75, taining was further carried out by Mr. J. M. Galvin with humorous songs, Mr. Tur- ley with recitations and Mr. Ingram who handled the bagpipes in a masterly manner. Speeches in response to various toasts were made by prominent members of the club. W. J. S. New York. William C. Wilson retires from the re- tail cut flower trade June i, and will hereafter give his whole attention to his Astoria greenhouses and to the whole- saling of plants and flowers. Peter Okkerse, who has been an as- sistant of William C. Wilson for fourteen years, succeeds him in business, having opened a line store at 11 East 14th street. Mr. Wilson will make this store his head- quarters, having his private office there. African Marigold Weigandii makes a blaze of rich color in 14th street, and is introduced as a novelty. Fred Gordon has introduced a vase made of papier mache for lawn decora- tion on the occasion of garden parties. It is four feet high, of classic shape, very ornamental and easily handled. Plant auction sales are unusually suc- cessful this season, particularly in the line of orchids. A few days since 300 lots aggregated f3,cx30. There were thir- ty-five buyers in the rooms ; a Vanda IvOwii with four leaves and which weighed a quarter of a pound, was purchased by James R. Pitcher, Esq., for I135 ; a Catt- leya exoniensis was bought by the same gentleman for J75. John Eyerman, Esq., of Easton, Pa., bought a Cypripedium Fairieanum of small size for I105. Mr. Dissault purchased a Dendrobium nobile for I45. Plans for the floral decorations of New York's centennial are already in course of projection by Klunder. There will be very little decoration be- side that with plants Decoration Day; the orders now in for arrangements of public statues, etc., are for growing plant de- signs, and not the garlanding that is so soon blasted by the elements. Some 77,000 tulips have been set out in designs in city parks and 200,000 pansies. There is a prospect of the Victoria regia lily being displayed this summer in one of the down town parks. Phlox subulata is making a pink, pur- ple and white carpeting around the rocks in Central Park. Morning Side park is to be laid out with hardy growth entirely. This is to be made a nursery for hardy plants that cannot be obtained in the quantity re- quired of florists. Twelve fine greenhouses are to be erected at Mount St. Vincent, Central Park, and the old propagating houses there will be torn down. A few acres in Central Park near Mount St. Vincent are kept as a horti- cultural reserve, and here may be found some interesting specimens. A hardj- lemon tree, the only one of its kind in this country, thrives all the year round. Hogg's original specimen Japan maples and magnolias are there, and a colony of rare and interesting trees and shrubs. vS. J. Burnham & Co. made a splendid plant decoration in Trinity Church Ascension day. The veteran florist, Isaac Buchanan, has charge of the private square Gram- mercy park this year. The contribution for its maintainance is |2,ooo. Those who have done the job previouslj' state " there is no money in it." Forsythia suspensa is making a splen- did tangle of golden strands on the knolls in Central Park. Mending a Bursted Cast Iron Boiler. A cast iron hot water boiler at the greenhouses of Mr. W. H. Kellogg, Gale- wood, 111., burst recently and several houses were in danger of frost ; but this disaster was averted by promptly draw- ing the fire, stopping the hole — which was on the inside about six inches above the fire bars — with a wooden plug, and bricking up from the bars over the plug to keep the latter from the fire. The boiler was again put to work and served admir- ably until a new one could be put in. RecoA RofeA, Washington.— The department of ag- ricuture has asked for an appropriation of $5,000 for the support of the national herbarium. Albany, N. V. — John Dingwall died May 2, in the 73d year of his age. He was the oldest florist in the citj', having located his greenhouses here in 1S47. Wichita, Kan.— Albert Ellis will build several new houses this season, the same to be heated by steam. Mr. Ellis is also superintendent of New Lawn cemetery of this city. St. Louis. — Fire destroyed the stables, coal sheds and two new packing sheds at the greenhouses of the Jordan Floral Co., April 17. A valuable horse was burned in the stable. Total loss about |2,6oo. Denver. — On Tuesday, June 13, at the Mammoth rink in this city, will com- mence the three daj's' floral, strawberry and fruit exhibition of the State of Col- orado. Premiums to the amount of f 145 are offered in the floral department. Milwaukee. — The Wisconsin club is making arrangements for a show of flowers and vegetables in September. Frank Whitnall & Co. have leased the greenhouses belonging to F. R. FHlis and will run them in connection with their own. San Francisco. — The daily Examiti- ey of April 2 devoted nearly a full page to a description of the Easter floral dec- orations at the various churches, illus- trating the same with sketches of those at ten of the churches. Most of the dec- orations were remarkably elaborate. Potted palms and other plants were largely used. Louisville, Kv.— In a very eflTective church decoration at Easter, a large cross of lilies occupied the center of a group of decorative and blooming plants ; over the cross was an arch of foliage and flow- ers bearing the words " He is risen." At each side were standards covered with flowers and foliage and bearing floral banners upon which were appropriate monograms. Omaha, Neh. — "French tulips" of which quite a number were recently sold here by a mild looking individual who wore spectacles, have proved to be what is commonly known as "Indian turnip." A brigade of angry ladies are looking for the mild-mannered man and his lithograph which represented the "French tulip" as a thing of beauty and a joy for at least a )ear or two. But he undoubtedly has important engagements elsewhere. Pittsburg. — Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, through Superintendent Hamilton of the Allegheny parks, has offered a prize for the best new variety of chrysanthemum raised from a seedling which shall be ex- hibited next November at the exhibition of the New York Horticultural society. The prize is an open one and may be competed for by any person who resides within the boundaries ofthe United States. Just what the prize will be the lady has not made known. Newark, N. J. — In the suit of Charles Wrege against Jersey City for $6,000 damages caused to his greenhouses by bursting water mains, the jury gave fSoo to Mr. Wrege after three hour's delibera- tion. The case occupied three days. The florist's troubles began in 1SS5, when the water main near his place burst and flooded his greenhouses. In 1SS6 they burst again, and all his trouble was repeated. The flower mission com- menced its work of distributing flowers to the patients in hospitals, etc., on the 4th inst. St. Louis.— Mr. Wm. A. Hanft, with the Jordan Floral Co., was married to Miss Annie Clark, April 30. Miss Clark's parents opposed the match, and the wed- ding ceremony was quickly and quietly performed at the residence of a minister. It is reported that at the time the knot was being tied, the bride's father was walking up and down the streets with a monkey-wrench in one hand and a "gun" in the other, prepared to give his would- be son-in-law a warm reception. No one has yet ascertained what he intended to do with the monkey-wrench. The over- flow of mutual affection had done no damage at last report. Chicago. — Geo. W. Miller, the Wright's Grove wholesale florist has been having a decidedly interesting time with the postal authorities. A short time since he began to receive complaints from correspondents that no attention was paid to orders sent him, though cash or checks were enclosed. As he had not received any of the orders named he started an investigation. Chief Inspector Kidder sent a number of decoj- letters ot which about half were taken by the thief, who has not yet been located, though one employe at the north side station has been discharged, ostensibly for errors in distributing. The Inter Oifan of May 9 devoted nearly a column to hauling the P. O. officials over the coals. Baltimore. — The ,\pril exhibit ofthe horticultural society, while very fine, did not equal former exhibits. First prem- iums were awarded to T. Harrison Gar- rett, ,\udrew L. Black, Robert J. Halliday, Charles Campbell, gardener for Gen. Geo. S. Brown; Conrad Hess, "Miss Mary, from Mr. Robert Patterson's," F'dwin A. Seidenwitz of Annapolis; Ed. Hermann & Bros., John Cook and James Pentland. A second premium was awarded for cut pansies to Wm. F'owler of Clifton. Mr. T. Harrison Garrett's exhibit consisted of a fine assortment of orchids, pansies, ferns, palms, cacti, and a banana tree. Others exhibited geraniums, coleus, fuchsias, pelargoniums, azaleas, lilies, hydrangeas, tulips, roses and cut flowers. Mr. Edwin A. Seidenwitz received the first premium for a handsome floral easel design of roses, nasturtiums, coreopsis and orchids. Los .Vngeles, Cal. — The annual flower festival opened .\pril 17 and continued j888. The American Florist. 453 two -weeks. This has come to be the society event of the season, and the quan- tities of flowers displayed can hardly be computed. The flowers were replaced by fresh ones as often as required, and new arrangements and designs were to be seen daily while the festival was in progress. Prizes of $200 for the best ex- hibit and $150 for second best exhibit were sharply competed for as were also prizes of Jioo for handsomest original flo- ral design and I75 forsecond best. A strik- ing design represented the crumbling ruins of the Granadan Alhambra. The walls were of La France, Jacqueminot, Niel and Bon Silene roses, carnations, verbenas, hyacinths and moss ; the tower of smilax and lily of the valley. A light- house of roses was twenty feet in height and was lighted by an electric light. The net proceeds from the festival were nearly (10 000, which was turned over to a de- serving charity. SITUATIONS.WANTS, FOR SALE. Advertiaements under this head will be inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. SITUATION WANTBD-As florist and gardenerin a commercial or private place. Good references. M, care American Florist, Chicago. SITOATION WANTED— B,v a flrst-class rose grow- er. Do not want any applicant who is not will- ing to pay flrst-class wages. Address J. H. H., care American Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener or fore- man in a large establishment, by an energetic young man, 14 years' practical experience. 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I also ofl'er for the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. For descrip- tion, prices, etc., etc., write for Trade List to •SUMIVIIT, NEW JERSEY. J AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogue of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready January 1, 1S88, and will be sent FREE on application. A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of over. 1,200 var- ieties, with raisers' names and date of sending out ICO «E> « . JAMES HENDRICK. FONT GROVE, Near Sllngerlands, Albany Co., New York, HAS ABOUT 20,000 ROSES From choice, healthy stock that he can tvith con fidence recommend to the trade, such as PERLES, BRIDES, MERMETS, SOUVENIRS, I,A FRANCE, SUNSETS, AMERICAN BEAUTY and BON SII,ENE, In lots to suit those -who want. The stuff is all in 4-inch pots— true to name, and just as repre- sented. Those who want plants will not regret sending an order. Prices reasonable. Address as above. OUR NEW TRADE I>IIi E> O O^ O I^ "5^ Contains over 6,000 Names of {Idve) yiorista, nurserymen and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. New American Roses SOUVENIR OF WOOTTON and ANNIE COOK. Souvenir of \Yootton is a red Hybrid Tea raised from seed of Bon Silene fertilized with Louia Van Houtte. It is perfectly double, as sweet as La France, and surpasses any hybrid tea in growth, and blooming on my place every shoot with hardly any exception produces a flower. The shoots are long and erect and produced quickly and very freely. Annie Cook is a delicate shade of pink chang- ing to white under glaas in mid-winter. It is a seed- ling from Bon Silene; extra strong grower, and the flowers can be grown to extra large size. Both rosea besides being great winter bloomers will make val- uable market roses. New Violet, Md. Millet, of a distinct rose color shaded with lilac ; has proved, so far, perfectly healthy. It is a splendid grower and bloomer. 4-inch pots 8.00 Annie Cook, 3-inch pots 6.00 35.00 Violet, Md. Millet 2-50 8.00 All orders muat be accompanied with cash. ADDRESS: J. COOK, Florist, BALTIMORE, MD. PERLE DES JARDINS. ROSES A SPECIALTY. Vigorous and robust young plants, propagated from healthy stock, which was never aftiicted with Black Spot, nor produced bull-heads. Thumb pots, t& 00 per 100; 3x4 pots, $10.00 per lUO. Also La France, Niphetos, C. Mermet, Bon Silene at same rate Papa Gontier $10.00 to $16.00 per 100. Discount by the 1000. J. k:a.i3i:vEJT«, Box 170. STAPLETON. Staten Island, N. Y. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. ^ , , Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2«-inch pots. Per 100 The Bride, Perle des Jardins, La France $ 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami,C. Mermet .•■ »■"« Francis Bennett, Duke of Connaught lU.OU Mad Watteville, EtoiledeLyon.Malmaison,. 6.O0 Sombreuil, Hermosa =-^ Adam Tea. Queen Scarlet, Safrano ■■..• 4.W) Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at.... s.uu ED. MORAT, 719 Fourth Ave., Louisville, Ky. ORLEANS, FRANCE. ROSES ON THEIR O'HSN ROOTS Nursery Stock of all Descriptions For particulars apply to p. O. Box 1400. San Diego, Cal. 454 The American Florist. May i£, Latest Floral Styles. The craze for wild flowers is more pro- nounced than in springtimes heretofore. Meadow cowslips are in full supply and lively demand. They are placed in clus- ters in the fashionable spring flower basket used for favors, and are carried by bridesmaids. There were nine brides- maids at a very stylish wedding the other day. One carried a bunch of trailing ar- butus, tied with blush satin ribbon, an- other a cluster of buttercups with ribbon to match ; still another a large bunch of white violets ; one a bunch of Russian violets, another mignonette, another Marguerites, one daffodils, one Narcissus poeticus, and one a bouquet of ferns. The latter was an exquisite combination of hardy ferns, there was a ribbon finish. Ribbon is not used as freely as it has been, there being a twining of soft fol- iage instead on the handles of baskets, and on bouquets for gifts. It always ap- pears on wedding bunches, however. Bridal boucjuets are composed almost universally of lily of the valley and white roses. The lily of the valley forms a thick fringing in the center, being put in without foliage ; the roses form a band on the outside. The edging is of Far- leyense ferns. Room decorations are made almost entirely of blooming plants and foliage plants. An even band of flowering plants of one sort, say hydrangeas, are placed around the room close to thebase, the pots being hidden by a banking of ferns or selaginellas. At the corners of the apartment there is a gradual rise in the height of the plants until a pyramid is made. The fireplaces are filled with blooming pot plants and the hall and stairways are lined with them. Exquis- ite arrangements with plants are made on hall mantel pieces, and for that mat- ter, on the drawing room mantels. Groupings of small plants are made on the little shelves, the pots being entirely screened with foliage. Lines of primulas edge the mantels, sniilax, asparagus or lycopodium covering the pots. Tall blooming jjlants are put at the base of the newel post, the pots being hidden, and a blooming specimen plant sur- mounts it. Removing all placques, pan- els and curtains from walls -and mirrors, gives a severe appearance to decorations, yet there is a great show of bloom. The base of mirrors are elegantly banked with plants. Pale pink rhododendrons, with hydrangeas of a lower height and a finish of white lilacs beneath, with a gradual descent of selaginellas, was the lovely arrangementof a pier glass at a re- ception yesterday. The free use of .silver for flower hold- ers on the table continues. Between the bowls and epergnes that contain large roses, there is a bedding that entirely covers the board to the line of the cov- ers. Moss rosebuds are used largely for this bedding, or if there are large lilies in the silver center dishes, lily of the valley is used for the bedding. Kavorsof flower bas- kets, such as a picture is given of else- where, are popular. vSteamer gifts of ships, steamers, sloops, skiffs and all sorts of^ craft formed of flowers are favorite. They are artisti- cally made up and are really very showy designs. They are invariably placed on a bed of ferns or roses. A ship covered with Jacqueminot roses, and resting on a large flat basket of thtse flowers, was one of the rich designs that "sailed away " yesterday. In all arrangements a mixture of many sorts of flowers is avoided. Fannie A. Benson. New York. Washington. A notable event of the season was the reception or house-warming of the well- known Mexican Minister and his charm- ing wife, Madame Romero, in the spac- ious Legation building erected in this city by the Mexican government. The structure contains thirty-five apartments and on this occasion the florists' art was given unstinted range ; the result was that Small & Sons did themselves and the profession great credit. Upon entering the wide hall an em- bowered vista of a hundred feet in depth extended back through the archway lead- ing to the ballroom and music alcove in the rear. On the one side the large and ornate stairway — flanked by a ponclerous newel, capped by a most graceful palm, and balustrades interwoven with ivy, tipped with Asparagus teuuissimus — wound its way to a becomingly decorated landing, and then on up to the second floor. On the other side wide doors opened into the parlors whose mantels were graced with well filled vases of choice roses, the hearths banked with palms and ferns, and divers fine speci- mens of Mexican and other potted large- leaved plants were grouped in the cor- ners. In the rear of the parlors the si)acious dining-room was resplendent with flowers and plants, more especially the immense buffet which was deeply banked the entire length with variegated varieties of ferns crowned by adian- tums, above which peered forth from the rear a wonderful line of . American Beauty roses. The mantel, mirror, hearth and each corner of this room gave evidence of a liberal display of nature's beauty. l''rom the dining-room an archway of palms led into the ball room where flora seemed to reign supreme. I'roni crystal chandeliers and gilded cornices of mirrors (of which latter there were no less than three of generous dimensions) hung gar- lands of Asparagus teuuissimus and other delicate varieties of trailing plants. liach mirror was flanked by clusters of plants appropriately arranged. The high and long mantel with its wide hearth afforded a well utilized opportunity for floral display, while the four large wall spaces were graced by diamond shaped evergreen shields ten and fifteen feet, in the center of each of which arranged most effectively in fan shape were in- serted long and clustering sprays of either the white or the pink flowering almond, supplemented by flowering cherry. This mural decoration was pe- culiarly effective by gaslight. The music alcove, library and refreshment room were all becomingly provided for in a floral way — even an enormous punch- bowl wasensconceil in evergreen, and the cloak room appeared to be a fairy bower. Altogether it was the most extensive and successful attempt here at floral dec- oration during the present season. X. A Good Flower Holder. Instead of the usual pick and wire stemming of tulips, narcissus, etc., from the effects of which they wilt quickly if their pick stems are merely stuck into moss, use as holders round or oval pans, or even boxes that are metal lined, and six inches deep or more. Cover the out- side with nice green sheet moss which is easily fastened on by No, 24 wire ; if wound tightly the wire does not show. Partly fill insideof holder with sphagnum, arrange the flowers as you like, mostly standing straight (stemmed on picks is easiest of course); fill in green moss in finishing. On delivering your holder it is ready to be filled up inside with water and the flowers keep perfectly. If the holder is not too low, a garlanding of smilax caught up by bunches of flowers will improve its appearance. I have some sheet moss gathered last fall that has been kept perfectly in a sheltered area. It is rather a dry place and the moss too dry to freeze hard, but on wet- ting it freshens up very bright and green. L. B. D. Sa.nt.\ Barhara, Cai, —At the tenth annual Rose fair held .\pril 10-12, a superb display of flowers and fruit was made. There was a special exhibit of named roses which comprised all the varieties in bloom here at the time. San Jo.se, Cai,.— At a floral fair held here recently, there was a grard march of " Titled flowers," each couple repre- senting and using a certain variety of flowers, principally roses. Over a hun- dred varieties of the latter were repre- sented. .\ LARCi; BtTNCU iif white n.ses and lilies, a wreath of ivy leaves tied with purple ribbon, a wreath of pansies and a pillow of white roses, lilacs and lilies of the valley were among the flowers laid on the bier of the late Roscoe Conkliug. i888. The American Florist, 455 Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.15. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Casli with Order. Ts^o Special Positlou Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6months, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. pertaining to those lines ONLY. I'lease to remember it. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted, l^" Advertisements for .June 1st issue must RBACH US by noon. May 25. Address. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. Brackenridge & Co., Govanstown, Md., orchids; Gardener's Nurseries, Byron, Neb., trees and plants ; Jno. Curwen, Jr., Villa Nova, Pa., plants ; Thomas S. Ware, Tottenham, Loudon, England, clematis, dahlias etc. Seedling Pei.argoniumS. — Mr. John Meyer, Loogootee, Ind., sends us blooms from four seedling pelargoniums. All are of very good colors, while one labeled No. 5 combines both size and rich color- ing. The trusses are not of very large size, but are presumably from quite young plants. Undenia. — The 8th and 9th numbers of Vol. 3 contain colored plates of Cypripedium Leeauum Lindl., Oncidium Cheirophorum Rchb. f., Rodriguezia Bungerothi Rchb. f,, Odontoglossum odoratum Lindl, var.baphicanthum Rchb. f., Cypripedium Moensianum Hort., C. Van Houtteanum Hort., C, WallisiRchb. f. and C. villosum Lindl. The Crop of Immortelles. — We are informed that the severe frosts of this winter have injured the growing crop of immortelles in Europe to such an extent that the trade for the coming year will probably be supplied from old stocks only. The natural yellows have already advanced fully a hundred per cent, abroad, and if present reports are not exaggerated there will be a further ad- vance before next fall. The Florists' Clubs. The various Florists' Clubs of the coun- try are doing much to benefit the trade in the cities where they have been form- ed, and as the suggestion has been made that a directory of the various clubs, with the addresses of the secretaries, in the Florist would be of value in enabling the clubs to communicate with each other direct, we give a list below : Florists' Clutj of Philadelphia. D. D, L. Far- son, Sec'y, 55th and Westminster aves. Chicago Florists' Club. G. L. Grant, Sec'y, 54 La Salle st. Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, J. H. Dillon, Sec'y, Dorchester, Mass. Baltimore Florists' Club. Wm. McRoberts, Sec'y, Govanstown, Md. New York Florists' Club. W. S. Allen, Sec'y, 36 East Twenty Third st. Wisconsin Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Frank Hall, Sec'y, 412 Grand Ave., Milwaukee. Society of Indiana Florists. Wra. G. Berter- niann, Sec'v, 37 Massachusetts ave., Indiana oolis. Detroit Florists' Club. J. F. Sullivan, Sec'y, 895 Gratiot ave. St. Louis Florists' Exchange. Luther Arm- strong, Sec'y, Kirkwood, Mo. Florists' and Gardeners' Club of London, Out. Geo. Griffin, Sec'y. Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Montreal, Quebec. Walter Wilshire, Sec'y, care of Park Avenue Nursery. Gardeners' and Florists' Club of New Bedford, Mass. Geo. Bliss, Sec'y. Society of Minnesota Florists. Walter .\. Smith, Sec'y. 624 Nicollet ave., Minneapolis. Kentucky Florists' Society. H. J. Lichteield, ^ec'y, 517 E. Gray St., Louisville. ofeAafa MaYiCat*. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, May *^■ Roses, Teas *2.00 •• .Tacqs 12.008 15.00 " Mermets, Perles , ■» Return Telegram is sent immediately when it la impossible to fill your order. KENNICOTT BROS., Wholesale m pLomsrs. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consignments solicited. 87 Wasliington Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc., Address, J. L. DILLON, BuooMSBURG, Pa. !J06 S. Halsted Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS, AND GROIZXTERS' AGEWT. Regular shipping orders especially solicited. EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE Our Trade Directory Price only One Dollar. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 54 La Salle St., Chicago. 456 The American Florist. May IS, IRe 3®®"^ Uracje. Seed Trade Association.— William Meggat, president, Wethersfield, Conn.; Albert M. Mc- CuUough, secretary, Cincinnati, O. W. Atlee Burpee sailed for Europe March 5. The Sixth .\nnual Convention of the Seed Trade Association will be held in Chicago, beginning Tuesday, June 12. A rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip has been secured from the rail- roads, for those who attend the meeting. The Sherman house has been selected as headquarters for the coming meeting. It is expected that the sessions of the or- ganization will be held in the hotel club room. Syracuse, N. Y., May 7.— In the case of James Vick of Rochester versus Post- master Carr at Suspension Bridge, United States, Judge Wallace today con- tinued the injunction forbidding the lat- ter from interfering with packages of bulbs, seeds or plants sent through the mails by the plaintiff from Canada to persons in the United States upon a rate of postage ol one cent for four ounces which has been prepaid in Canadian postage stamps by rating them up to the United States rate of one cent per ounce, which they would have to pay if mailed to the same persons on this side of the line, — Chicago Tribune. Bill Nye on the Seedsman. Twenty years ago you could plant a seed according to directions, and it would produce a plant which seemed to resem- ble in a general way the picture on the outside of the package. Now, under the fluctuating influences of irresponsible isotherms, phlegmatic springs, rare June weather and overdone weather in August, I find it almost impossible to produce a plant or vegetable which in any way re- sembles its portrait. Is it my fault or the fault of the climate? I wish the club would take hold of this at its next regu- lar meeting. I first noticed the change in the sum- mer of '72, I think. I purchased a small package of early Scotch plaid curled kale with a beautiful picture on the outside. It was as good a picture of Scotch kale as I ever saw. I could imagine how gay and light-hearted it was the day it went up to the studio and had its picture taken for this purpose. A short editorial paragraph under the picture stated that I should plant in quick, rich soil, in rows four inches apart, to a depth of one inch, cover lightly, and then roll. I did so. No farmer of my years enjoys rolling any better than I do. In a few weeks the kale came up, but turned out to be a canard. I then waited two weeks more, and other forms of vege- tation made their appearance. None of them were kale. A small delegation of bugs which deal mostly with kale came into the garden one day, looked at the picture on the discarded paper, then ex- amined what had crawled out through the ground, and went away. I began to fear then that climatic influences had been at work on the seeds, but I had not fully given up all hope. At first the plants seemed to waver and hesitate over whether they had better be wild parsnips or lima beans. Then I concluded that they had deciiled to be foliage plants or rhubarb. But they did not try to live up to their portraits. Pretty soon I discovered that they had no bugs which seemed to go with them, and then I knew they were weeds. Things that are good to eat always have bugs and worms, while tansy and castor oil go through life unmolested. I ordered a new style of gladiolus eight years ago of a man who had his portrait in the bow of his seed catalogue. If he succeeds no better in resembling his por- trait than his gladiolus did in resem- bling theirs, he must be a human onion, whose presence may be easily detected at a great distance. Last year I planted the seeds of a watermelon which I bought of a New York seedsman who writes war articles winters and sells garden seeds in the spring. The portrait of this watermelon would tempt any man to climb a 9-rail fence in the dead of night and forget all else in order to drown his better nature and his nose in its cool bosom. People came for miles to look at the picture of this melon and went away with a pleas- ant taste in their mouths. The plants were a little sluggish, though I planted them in hills far apart each way in a rich, warm loam enriched by everything that could make a sincere watermelon get up and hump itself. The melons were to be very large indeed, with a center like a rose. According to the picture these melons generally grew so large and plenty that most everybody ha(l to put side-boards on the garden fence to keep them from falling over into other farms and annoying people who had all the melons they needed. I fought squash bugs, cut worms, Hessian flies, chinch bugs, curculio, mange, pip, drought, dropsy, caterpillars and con- tumely till the latter part of August, when a friend from India came to visit me. I decided to cut a watermelon in honor of his arrival. When the proper moment had arrived and the dinner had progressed to the point of fruit, the trop- ical depths of my garden gave up their season's wealth in the shape of a low- browed citron about as large and succu- lent as a hot ball. I have had other similar experiences, and I think we ought to do something about it if we can. I have planted the seed of the morning glory and the moon flower and dreamed at night that my home looked like a florist's advertise- ment, but when leafy June came a bunch of Norway oats and a hill of corn were trying to climb the strings nailed up for the use of my non-resident vines. I have planted with song and laughter the seeds of the ostensible pansy and carnation, only in tears to reap the bachelor's but- ton and the glistening foliage of the sor- ghum plant. I have planted in faith and a deep, warm soil, with pleasing hope in my heart, and a dark-red picture on the outside of the package, only to harvest the low, vulgar jimson weed and the night-blooming bull thistle. Does the mean temperature or the average rainfall have anything to do with it? If statistics are working these changes they ought to be stopped. Kor my own part, however, I am led to believe that our seedsmen put so much money into their catalogues that they do not have anything left to use in the purchase of seeds. Good religion and very fair cook- ies may be produced without the aid of caraway seed, but you cannot gather nice fresh train figs of thistles or expect much of a seedsman whose plants make no ef- fort whatever to resemble their pictures. —N. Y. Wofld. Floriculture for Women. The diff'use writers on "Woman's Work " in the daily press and monthly magazines have hit upon floriculture as the occupation par excellence for women, and the awful ignorance of the subject displayed by these self-elected "teachers" is appalling. Their "teachings" are not merely ridiculous, but they are a menace to many unfortunate ladies who may be induced by them to invest their scanty capital in a venture which is absolutely certain to prove a failure in their hands. These writers tell us of poor women becoming successful and "wealthy" flo- rists in a "few years." Where are they? If in existence, they have accomplished something that no "horrid man" has been able to do. They tell us nothing of the hard work and continued application necessary to attain even moderate suc- cess; instead, they tell us of the "fio,- 000 decorations " and " immense profits" made by florists, and that "this Golconda mine is at the feet of women, ready for them to open and enjoy." While there may be a place for women in the trade, such as arranging flowers and selling the same over the counter, there is certainly none in the growing of plants and flowers. Imagine a dainty woman climbing around stoke-holes after midnight and shoveling coal into a fur- nace, climbing up onto the roof to replace a broken light of glass, lugging in pot- ting soil in a box, or watering, with her skirts dripping wet. How long would she last? To be sure, women do these things in some other countries, but it is not expected and not necessary in this. The production of "these loveh- children of nature " is a decidedly prosaic matter, and it is the duty of everj- one in the trade to do his utmost to counteract the influence of the writings above referred to. People should be made to understand that the production of plants and flowers in paying quantities is the result only of the same amount of care and skill as is necessary to success in any other pro- fession, and that without them failure is sure to result. G. A GOOD TEMPORARY SHADE used by Supt. Kanst, South Park, Chicago, is made from common clay and water, ap- plied to the glass when about the con- sistency of white-wash. It can be very easily rubbed oflf and is verj- useful in early spring when a shade is required, but it is desirable that it can be readily removed in case the weather changes. For a permanent summer shade he uses white lead and benzine, but finds the clay very useful at times before the sum- mer shade is put on, especially on hot- beds and frames. Geo. F. Sylvester who sent a renewal of subscription to our New York ofiice without either dating letter or giving address will please send us the missing details. TRY DREER'S GARDEN SEEDS rinnts. Bulbs, and Roqulsites. They are th« best at the lon'est pri- ces. TRADE MST Issued quarterly mailed free* HENKT A. DREER, Phlladelphl* PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Yegetable Seeds CLARK BROTHERS, Manufacturer., 61 Ann St., N. Y. i888. The American Florist. 457 FORCING BULBS FOR Fall Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS All Good Flowering Bulbs. OF NARCISSUS I SHALIL HAVE ABOUT TWO MILLIONS READY FOR FALL DELIVERY. Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets, 45J per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers, 90^^ per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later, 655 per loo. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, one of the largest and best for cutting, 655 per 100. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil ; very fine, strong bulbs ; 6s per 100 ; 505 per 1000. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop Petticoat, but with pale sulphur-yellow flowers, 75 per 100 ; S^s per 1000. Narcissus Golden Spur, ver^ large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best; 45i- per loo. Narcissus Henry Irving, one of the best deep jrolden yellow trumpets, Sos per 100. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting,yellow cup, divisions creamy white, 8s per 100; 70s per Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large single white variety, very early, fine for cutting, 8s per 100; -JOS per 1000. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to maxi- mus, gs per 100; Sos per 1000. Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early, 7s per 100; 60s per looo. Narcissus Obvallaris, the true Tenley daffodil, one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance, Ss per 100; 70s pc" Narcissus Odorus Campernelle, the well-known Campernelle jonquil, very strong bulbs, 5s per 100; 45s per 1000. Narcissus Orange Phoenix, large double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting, gs per 100; Sos per 1000. Narcissus Pallidus Prsecox, the earliest of all : forces very freely; single sulphur-colored trumpets, -js per 100; 60s per 1000. Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting, 8s per 100; 70s per Narcissus Poeticus Plenus, the double white Nar- cissus, 4s per 100; 30s per 1000. Narcissus Princeps, one of the best forcing sorts ; soft pale yellow trumpets, gs per loo ; 80s per Narcissus Rugilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, very free and very early, 14s per 100; 120s per Narcissus Scoticus, the Scotch Garland daffodil, a beautiful variety both for borders and for forcing, 6s per 100; 40s per 1000. Narcissus Von Sion, true, the double deep yellow daffodil, 5s per 100; 40s per 1000, And many other first-c''ass sorts. List of varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong English grown tubers, 7s per 100; 60s per 1000. Chionodoxa Luciliae, true, beautiful blue flowers in early spring, 25s per 1000. Freesia Retracta Afba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure white, sweetly scent- ed flowers, 7s per 100; 65s per looo. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES, Tottenham, London, England. VENTILATING APPARATUS. 2. * 3 5; o 0 *:•= 0 i^ » « H ,:S & ^ « ^ E « '3 3 ■" 'd E « - 0 q e H ^ 13 ja 0 « 3 o g^ £ « § ? 5 * " c UJ — t* ■" -^ J< 3 Sf tt it u 5 c - 5 £ £ tn C^ <£ aj e V °= X « s s^ 5 -p -u S 5 S 4 Ci a; © © I iS b 5 33 4; « ■«■ jj i {A a ;< -w 4^ rt ot « ■* 10 : MANUFACTUKED! «T : QUA.K:Kl«t CITD^V Iki:i\.OHII>J^E> CO., 1108 & 1110 NORTH E STREET, RICHMOND, iND. RoEMER's Superb Prize Pansies. E^" The Finest Strain of Pansies in the World. ,^i Introducer and Grower of all the lead- ing Novelties. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. Irish Junipers, 2 to 3 feet per 100 $15 Oil Pasonies per 100 $5.00; per 1.000. 45 00 Climbing Roses in var per 100, 8 00 Hardy Roses in var " 10 00 Clematis per doz. $3.00; ' 25 00 Choice 2^ear old grape vines: Niagara, Worden, JefTerson. L. Washington, Naomii, Prentice, Pock- lington, Vergennes, Brighton, Moore's Early, etc , $2.00 per ten. 1-year old vines, one-half price. Hardy Clematis Bella Vlticella, etc., $1.00 per doz , tS.OO per hundred. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111. Rooted Cuttings of leading sorts Coleus, strong and clean per 100, $ 1.25 Rooted Cuttings, $1 per 100 extra potted. Swanley White Violets " .75 Vinca major var., 2}^-in. pot " 4.00 Tuberose Bulbs, 4-in. circum. & over. ..per 1,000, 10.00 3-in. to 4-in. circum " 8.00 " sets, clean perbu., 3.00 Begonia Saundersonli, 4-in. pots per 100, 8.00 Metallica " " " 8.00 " extra... " 10.00 Heliotrope, Chieftain, best market sort. '* 3.00 Bouvardia, Davisonii, bestsingle white. " 3.00 Send for trade list of general florist stock. JOHN CUKTTEN, Jr., VUla Nova, Pa; \/ ^F=?]3E:isr.A.^ J. G. BURROWS. FiSTTKn.T,. N. Y THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {p. hyhrida grandiflora fl. pi.) In the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. G. A.. 3 tim-o-s-v't'risi, HILLKGOIVI, necir Hsaarleiii. HOLLAND. LAWN GRASS SEED Neatly put up iu pound and half pound boxes for florists' retailing. Prices, I2.25 and|i.25 per doz. pkts., or in bulk at J2.00 per bushel. LILY AURATUM, DAHLIAS, ) AND .\LL SPRING lU'LBS. ( Choice Seeds for MARKET GARDENERS' and FLORISTS' use. Send for CataloRue and Trade List. 170 Lake St. CHICAGO. 2\" M POLMAN MOOY, WHOLESALE ONLY. DUTCH BULBS, HAARLEM, HOLLAND. NO AGENTS. Uyuclntlis, Tulips, Crocus. Narelssi, Itiinuncuhis, Aiiein..nfs, I. ilium, S|.iifa, r.ily of llie V»lley, Ilielvtra. HEADQUARTERS FOR FORCING BULBS. Tlie only warehouses faelnK the wiiteraiile witli nil the Inleai Iniproveiueiits r..r piuklnif. drylnn and export. if'fricie:^ l_cdw. DUTCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS, Lilium Candidum and Harrisii, Freesias. Paper White Narcissus, etc. From the Boskoop Ildi.i.ANn NtKsiuv Association, HARDY LOW BUDDED DWARF ROSES, TREE ROSES, RHODODENDRONS. Azaleas, I.ilacs, Hydrangeas; EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS, ETC., ETC. Catalogues Ibl Kail Importation now reuily. :'. Coeiities ^-ilii>, NEW VOKK. 10, 000 ECHEVERIAS SECUNDA GLAUCA ■ ■er hundred, W:l.<)U. CHARLES HEINZ, Sharon, Pa. Headquarters lor Jersey Yellow and Nansemond SWEET POTATO PLANTS, erlcan Klurlst. i888. The American Florist. 459 AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, Ami all isindsof FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Revised Price List mailed on application. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE YEER, tFormerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp.) 10 Broadway, Ne-w York ROLE AGENT FOK THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland. Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) OtTers to the trade, net without engagement, for prompt or Spring delivery. Per 100. 1'er 1000 Lilium Auratum, large bulbs t9.00 S80 00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.75 15 00 Firstsize... 1.60 13.00 Gladioli, large btllbs.flne mixed 1.50 12 00 '* " Brenchleyensis... .90 7.50 scarlet* crimson. 1.00 11.00 pink & variegated 1.75 IS 00 " " white and light. ... 2.25 20.00 " " yellow and yellow grounds 2.60 22.50 Hyacinthus Candicans, large 2 60 20.0) per 100 perdoz. Dahlias in line sorts, undivided roots.. 15.00 2 25 " in separate colors, " 12.00 1.76 " in tine mixture, " 9.00 1.26 Cannas " " 6.00 .1^ In tine named sorts 7.50 120 Caladium Bsculentum, large bulbs 12.00 1 75 good sized bulbs 7.0O 1.00 CLEMATIS ,J ACKMANI and oth- er sorts, Dutch irro wn, 2 to 3 years old. strong roots'. 35.00 4. SO QUOTATIONS ON ROMANS. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIUM CANDIDUM, ETC. NEW CROP, GIVEN ON APPLICATION. Have Removed to 183 Water St. Summer Flowering ^BULBS.^ A Per 100 '' Amaryllis Forniosissima...Jil5 Oil Caladium Esculentum (J IKl Cooperia Pedunculata 5 00 ^ GLADIOLUS I-- fflfeJ CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES. Our Selection 10 (XI Very good Standard nam- ed varieties 6.00 ^^T^^^t^^ Mixed Reds and Scarlets. 1.50 < ^i^:J^3. Pink and variegated 2.00 Whites and light shades 3.00 Yellows 4.0(1 New American Hybrids ■^ IW'/lf //^ mixed 3 00 fr.ssXlllJffl /V Good mixed, all shades.... 1 .'lO HYACINTHUS CANDICANS, IM $0 00 per hundred. RICHARDIA (SPOTTED CALLA). K 00 per hundred; Extra strong, JIO.OO perhundred MICHEL PLANT AND SEED GO. ^IS Oli^'-e Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention American Florist. OUR WHOLKSALB CATALOGUK OF Of all Sorts, Is now ready. Will be sent to all applying that we know to be engaged in the trade — or to any furnishing us evidence, as cards, letter-heads or bill-heads. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS. NEW YORK. pr. E^. :i\j:c^^ivivi»^E>ie, ieeds ;sii.B For the Florist Market, Garden- and Farmer. • #5 Such fta Baskets. Im- !_ -.(niortelles, Graaaes, kMosaea. Boquet Pa- mpers, Pampas ■'lumes.etc [episiiGS^ lulbs!!' For the Green- ouse or Gar- den. 2 2 Dey Street, NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, H[OI^IviVIVI> BXir^BS. Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Our "Wholesale Catalogue is no-w Published.. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY TO SEND YOUR ORDER. LISSE. NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. QFFFIQ BULBS, PLANTS, W.C>.C^J-/W9 SUPERIOR NORTHERN GROWN. CURRIE BROS., Seedsmen and Florists. Send for Catalogue. MILWAUKEE, WIS. DUTCH HYACINTHS. Our Wholesale Catalogue for the coming season of DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, AND ALL OTHER BULBS AMD BULBOUS ROOTS Is now ready. Don't forget to forward a postal card if you want one, as there is a great reduction in prices of Hyacinths, Narcissus, Gladiolus, and other worth-growing Bulbs and Roots. »K^OE^ie» «& OO., LISSK, near HAARLEIM, (Holland.) APPLE GERANIUM SEED. rer hundred, 40c.; three hundred, fl 00 one thous- and,$3. UO; ten thousand, S2.i. to. Seeds put up in packets of 100 each, and will be ready lor delivery In .lune, 1888. Address BROTHERS' INUUSTRIAt GARDENS, IvIOBIIjE, .A.lL,Ji.. I FirPbrand, J. Goode, Per 100 Per lOCO COI.EUS, Golden Bedder, and ' 10 others varieties * :i00 12.5. CO Alternantbera aurea nana, pots 2.00 15.00 " Rooted Cuttings, strong: good as plants 7.50 tW Cash with order. JOHN J. CONNELLY, Bryn Mawr. Pa. 460 The American Florist. May /J, All For Two Cents. While endeavoring recently to digest the contents of the ,\>ri' York World, I was attracted by the advertisement of a gen- tleman doing business in Pennsylvania, and offering to send a " floral guide " and package of flower seeds "containing 500 varieties," to any person remitting two cents. I lost no time in forwarding the stipulated amount, and a few days later I was in possession of the guide and the seeds. There was nothing particularly characteristic about the book ; and the package of seeds, which was about the size of an ordinary 5 cent packet, was probably half filled ; apart from the assur- ance that it contained 500 varieties — a statement very liable to mislead some people — there was nothing to convey any precise knowledge of its contents. So that the most pleasing feature of the whole affair would naturally be the de- lightful state of anticipation in which each recipient will exist from the time the package is received until the nature of its contents are fully disclosed, and the door yard is converted into a pocket edition of Paradise. Now I do not for a moment desire to insinuate that the party sending out these seeds is guilty of any willful intent to de- ceive ; I raise no doubts as to the package of flower seeds containing 500 varieties, such a thing is quite possible — I believe the gentleman to be quite as conscientious in the matter, perhaps more so, than many people who make similar offers — but I always regard such methods as cal- culated to interfere with the profits de- rived from legitimate trade operations, and as very prejudicial to trade interests ; I entertain the same opinion regarding the collection of seeds placed for sale in grocery and drug stores ; the seeds are sel- dom reliable, and the system is beneficial only to those personally interested, au. '.' v<-)ir. sti-ong dormant plants... . 10.00 .Melci.i iiiHl .Mrs.. Ino.LalnK.IMn... each .20 Verbenas, u»-<,,rle, 1 2,00 New Roses and Clematis. Correspondence Solicited. yiDNEV TUTTLE & CO., BLOOMINIITON (PHffiNlX) NURSERY, ■ (LOOMINtiTON, ILL. Uentlon AmertoAn Florist. VERBENAS. SALABLE PLANTS. A flne collection from No. 2 rose pots, at $2,00 per 100 CAAIIVrA EHEMANNI From IVlnch pots, at 10 cents eaih by dozen or 100. -i^s- PANSIES. •:^^^- Superb strain blooming plfliits. from JS.iiu tT^r> (Bon Silene, S. d'un Ami, Pearl. Ml IV^h *> <. Safrano. Niphetos. Mermets. Hi- 1^^\J'^^^''J I inch pots, ti per 100; »46 per 1,000. Brides, from ■2'^-m. pots per 100. tB.OO I'apH Cornier. " " " 8.00 Teas, general collection, 2><-inch pots... " 4.00 per tbttnsand, $,36.00. Hybrid l'irpetuals.2Vin. pots •' 6.00 per thouBand. hV 00 Wholesale list No. 3 of general bedding plants on application. .^QQp ^ gpQ FIShkill. N. Y. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Fine pot plants FJ ,'<> per 100; f-ll 110 per 1,000 Rooted cuttings l.UO •• !^,00 — ; NO Ul'ST tut Stll.DKW. ; Br Packed light, and Satisfaction Ouaranteed. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. VERBENAS A SPECIALTY. I'hu- .Slock ill l>loom anil l>uil. I'r<'t- fi'oin all (liarast'. per 100 per 1000 From pots » 2.,'« t20.00 Coleus from pots 2.,'« 20.011 Pansy, in bb.oni and bud ■-' IHI 16.00 WM. DESMOND, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. iS88. The American Florist. 461 A Grand Winter Flowering Tea Rose. ORIGIN UNKNOWN. CALLED BY US "THE GEM." A Special Prize was awarded this Rose for being a Rose of special value, and worthy of merit, at the Penn.Hort. Society's spring show, April,'88. It is a Rose larger in size than the Perle des Jardins, fragrant, of good habit, a vigor- ous grower, and a very free bloomer. The color is creamy white, shading richer towards the center; the outer petals are occasionally tinged with pink. We have tested this Rose thoroughly the past two winters, and have no hesitation in recommending it as a Rose that florists can grow with satisfaction and PROFIT. Good judges who have seen this Rose growing pronounce it First-Class. READ WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THIS ROSE BY MEN WHO HA¥E SEEN IT: Philadelphia, March 17, 1S88. Dear Sir: — After having seen 3'our Rose growing, I would say it is a Rose in size about like Mermet or Bride, and being a strong grower and free bloomer, that it will prove quite an addition as a florist's rose. Yours truly, JOHN WESCOTT, of Pennock Bros. Philadelphia, March 17, 1888. Dear Sir : — We are pleased with your Rose, and shall plant at least five hundred for our own use. Yours truly, CRAIG & BRO. Summit, N. J., April 5, 1888. Dear Sir : — Having carefully examined the Rose you have now to offer, I consider it a very fine Rose for winter cut flower work, but consider it as undecided what variety it can be. JOHN N. MAY. West Hoboken, N. J., April 5, 1SS8. Dear Sir : — Having today seen your Rose for the first time I should consider it a first class Rose for florists use, being rather larger than a Perle, of good, robust habit, of pale lemon color with a slight pink tinge on the outside petals ; resembles Marie Van Houtte, but as seen at your place finer than I have ever seen that variety. KRNKST ASMUS. Strong, healthy plants in 2-incli pots, will be ready June i, 1888, at $25.00 per 100. Send for full descriptive circular. p. S.— THIS IS THE ROSE WE OFFERED IN APRIL 1st ISSUE UNDER THE NAME OF "THE GEM." TSi^C ") \—^ I C 3l^^^ ii ' J^. i^ i^ii ^/. ^^■^ i^^'i. is'-i ^'/: ivT/i v^ w XT/ /TV A\ A\ /rv /i\ /*\ /IN /K /f\ 7K 7K ^ s^,ci^ci:>c^ -^ MUSA ENSETE, THE GREAT ABYSSINIAN BANANA. PERLES, NIPHETOS, BRRIES, C. MERMET. PURITANS, LA FRANCE, AM. BEAUTY, Mad. CUSIN, Etc. HARDY PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES. Prices ex:tremely low cari be had on. application. SPRING SALES OF BEDDING PLANTS AT AUCTION Every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 a. m. beginnino- May 2 and ending June 16, 1888. Any one wishing to consign plants to our sales can send by freight and notify us. We will take proper care of them. Rates OF Commission 12 N per cent, for selling and 3 per cent, for advertising. References, any of the florists about Boston. We shall have from 1,000 to 2,000 SNOWDON and ANNA W^EBB Carnation plants in first-class condition at every sale held during the Spring. Persons attending our sales can feel assured of finding a full line of everything the market affords. PC lE^. ISTgGAHTITV «Ste 00., A^otioneers, Address of Auction Room, cor. Congress and Franklin. 63 Bromfield St, BOSTON, MASS. 46: The American Florist. May 1$ Ferns and Asparagus Plumosus. There are few nurseries where fern growing as a commercial enterprise is carried on to the extent itis by Mr. May of Edmonton. As one wanders through house after house, the quantity of ferns is ()uite bewildering. Adiantums, pter- ises, and phlebodiums may be seen in countless thousands and in all stages, from small plants in 2 '2 inch pots to good-sized specimens in 6-iiicU and 7-inch pots, all looking vigorous and healthy. I'teris Mayi, which is now becoming very popular as a market fern, and desevedly so, may be seen in quantity. Without doubt, it is one of the most distiuci forms of pteris of recent introduction. The golden polypody (Phlebodiuni aureum) is a handsome-looking fern, distinct and effective, and now very popular in the market. The Maiden-hair fern is alwajs in request, and several large houses at Edmonton are entirely filled with it, every inch of available space being util- ized. In addition to the stages being thickly covered with plants, pans are suspended from the rafters, and in these are placed 6 inch pots, each containing a fern. The beautiful specimens of Adiau- tum Farleyense, A. rhodophyllum, and A. Victoriae grown in thismaunershowed how well this treatment suited them. Nor was this tuode restricted to ferns onl)\ In one house was a fine lot of young crotous, strong, dwarf, and bril- liantly colored, and here the roof also had to carry its share of suspended plants. Of course, this method would only answer in houses of the modern style, where the rafters are small and a greater amount of light is obtained. In another house was a lot of the climbing fern (I,ygodium scandens). I,arge plants stood in a long row at the edge of a raised bed, a cord was run along the length of the house just beneath the roof, and from this, strings, to which the growths were trained, were carried downwards, three or four being provided for each plant. Treated in this way this fern is found to be very valuable for cutting, as by cutting the string with the fern, sprays can be obtained to any length desired. Asparagus plumosus nanus is also grown very well. In one large house it is plant- ed out in beds on either side and trained up to the roof. It had only been planted a short time, but it was sending up num- bers of fine, strong shoots, and, with plenty of root-room and head-room, no doubt it will grow to a great size, keep healthy for a long time, and furnish an unlimited quantity of elegant sprays for cutting, for which purpose it is very val- uable. In a cut state it will keep fresh for as many days as delicate fern fronds will hours, and it is quite as beautiful. — ,•/. //., in London Gaidcn. A SunscRiBER. — In reply to your query there are two systems which arc almost e(iuany popular with florists. One is known as the " up hill " and the other as the " down hill " system. In the first nimcil the pipes rise gradually to the point most distant from the boiler and return on nearly the same grade to the boiler; in the second the flow pipe rises to a height of six to eight feet (some times more, depending on the depth of the boiler pit), crooks and drops at once several feel (enough to get the pipes un- der the benches) and then grades down, all the way round to the boiler. The ex- pansion lank is usually placed at the highest point in both systems. We never before heard of the arrangement you de- scribe. It could readily be changed to the " down hill " system above described. TO THE JOBBING TRADE. I HERIvHY INFORM THE TRADE THAT Mr. 11. A. DAACKB, 22 Dey Street, NEW YORK, Is my sole Agent for the United States and Canada for the sale of my own grown of whom Catalogues may be had upon application i>5 ii< n< >x« ►!< >!< 1 Infji'lem, Ilolliiiicl. n/^APA rnn rnDOIliO grown from thoroughly r)peived field-grown plants Ullvtv rUtl rUnU nbi ' ' /^ ' ' ''" "i' nirni n/r. Mwsz-r. Kllj\nj\ ' *"■ ■«■■*»•■•»'• /..i/',i (:,>\i/i.h\ liRinh. iut\ sii iM\ mm:.\a IlWtW t'/y.-iA'/v/. (;k.\. ,/.u\;rFMi.\,'T. a\/> oiiifk rorriAK lAKjiiriES IN LARGE SUPPLY. *S- SKND YOtIK LISTS AND HAVK THKM PRICED. SI=ECI.A.L (^XTOT.A.TIOIsrS IIT X,-A.S,C3-E: LOTS. Address THE? r>II«GBJE> «B COIVA.iei> CO. ROSE GROWERS, BTEST GROVE, i^cz^nriczE:. Tlironsh irregularilies in tlic Cllicajio posl- office. ct)iisidcral>le mail addressed to me lias been lost, 'Pilose of mv correspondents who have ad dressed me liy mail and lailc.l to secure a reply and ol>li);e. Die s:iid irregnlarities liaving been now remedle.l bv tin (leparlmint. C.Ku W. Mil.LKR. WriKht s Cri.ve, Cbicaj;.i. CHEAP STOCK, BUT GOOD. f er IKl Cleiiiatis Vilieella, 3 5ear plants If C.Cd Flaraula. 2 sear plants 6 IK) Verhenas, blooming plants 2.00 Anthemi-'foronariaPlenus 4 00 Named Altheas, :i to 4 feet, nice 12.™ S'l.riM KiPB KuchsiaB 4 I'U CluysMnlhemum " Curiosity ", %\ m per dcizen. In variety :i ill) Doiilile Sweet Alyssum :i 110 I'anslcs, liliiimiint; I'huit.H. splendid strain 2 111 Hi,'.. ^ I.e.l MlMtltS 1 tlO l>. \.V.V. Hi SON. :Madiiier thousand. V^V. I^A.'VISOIV, I'. 0. Kox nor.. nva<:k, nkw yohk. SPECIAL OFFER FIRST-CLASS STOCK. ■ mil I,. \v [ATI 11 IDiX.OO I,. Klir.lil >l !».l' AH \ar 4.50 J. C. YAUGHAN, I46-M8 W. Wasliiiielnii SI.. CHICAGO. GLADIOLUS ^-k ^■k TUBEROSES ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, DOUHLii wiiiTH rirniNiA. Mrs. G. Dawson Coleman. Kiidiirsed by »nch florists as Dreer, Henderson and llalllday, as the tlnest doulile white ever nnidurod. K.vnulsiteln shaiie, pure while In e.ilnr. Kor llorBl work and huddliiK It has noeipml. Mail, live forT.V; olKht for jrOO. NEW C0LEUS'^"«1888. ' Mikado 10 cents each. .lohn (liiode, the Chliiiiin lledder, dm. .Vic; each lOc. The set of seven tor Hlc, two of a kind ft. (10 hy niall. THOS. G. HAROLD, I KINGSTON, SomerBet Co., MJLKVLAMD FINE PLANTS Of'tHE^FOLLOWING , gombrieul. The Bride. Mad. Alex. White Bon Sllene, Bun Sllcne, Camoens. I.a Pactole. Souv. deChas. Montauit. and fifty other Rood varieties. 1 per hundred, second size \-X\\ -iefles Bismarck, Ilullv Wreath. I,' Elegante, M»d. Salleroi, White Distinction Hose (leraniums and Schrubland Pet Heliotrope. ;t varieties Fuchsias and Lan tanas Carnations, Sunrise, De tiraw, Hinze's White, Petunia and Hinsdale Alternantheras and Ageratums Honeysuckles, llalliana. Aurea Retlculiita.. Chrysanthemums, .lil varieties Coleus, Golden Bedder and VerschalTelli " 10 market sorts Beconias, Rubra, K. Alba and Sandersonti.. f'obea Scandens 9.011 3f0 4 00 3.00 Vin Passifloras, Constance Elliott, Smithii, Tripar- ciata and Pfordtil 4.0O Address GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, Louisville. Ky. .Mention Aiiiericiiii FLuist. A VALUABLE LOT OF PLANTS FOR SALE. Suitable fur I'rcip.itMtini; or lor Center I'ieees. in \ ii!-rs. elf , iitid for Heddin;:; such as the f^dtowlng. (rotoii interriiptuin. -.'to:! feet high. .Alintlloii Tl isonii. var. plena. Ililiiseus, double and simile. Itf^onias, ele.: :tlso .\iiiiirylli8 Jollllsoilli and mativ <.•.<. SMI LAX FOR EASTER IN QUANTITY FOR THE TRADE. STOIOl KlXi ll« IISI.A Widl rooted Cut- tlm.-, »,:i«l|.,T IlKi.ss^: l„M"'l I'lants. Fl (IISIA I'llKNoll IN.VI. 5<; 110 per 100. or will exihiuiKC l,.r llir v^iiiitheiijunis and lleran- luuis of some varieties, iiiid did. AlHil. Tlioinps. F. E. FASSETT 4 BRO., .A.e>lxt:ci.L>vilL&. 0« i888. The American Florist. 463 ORCHIDS. HARDY AND EXOTIC. Stock immense ; quality superb ; prices moderate. Catalogue on receipt of stamp. CANE STAKES. ?t'if^e°/S'.ir^'i;K 6 feet long, per 1,000 W.OO 18 Inches long BRACKENRIDGE & CO., GOVANSTOWN, Baltimore Co., MD. ESTABLISHED 18i>4. tttt tUt MATMY ADDITIONS TO MY ORCHID STOCK this Sprint;. Send for Catalofiiie. Best and Largest Stock in New England to Cut. CRPE COD PINFPOND LILIES, AND ALL COLORS. eend f . r List BENJ. GREY, Maiden, Mass. CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED. Dtsi re Vigor. i than of the imported fringed, bright colors, very full, with yellow centre, and borne well above the foliage. containing 31X1 seeds of the most salable kinds, in- cluding a few seeds each of the latest novelties, put up specially forflorists. ]5 varieties. Price Stl-OO. Circulars giving full instructions how to grow Prim- ulas successfully, describing the varieties, with prices, sent free to all applicants. Address HENRY S. RUPP & SONS. Shiremanstown, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and English varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the nevF varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older varieties. Can supply loo in loo varieties ; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very ho-w. Address all orders to W. P. SIMMONS &, CO. QENEVA, OHIO. Mention American Florist. CELIBY PLJ^MTS. WHITE PLUME, PERFECTION HEART- WELL, NEW ROSE, GOLDEN HEART, GOLiDEN DWARF. J2.00 per thousand, in any desired quantity. JOSEPH DUNKLEY, Celery Grower, KALAMAZOO. MICH. SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE For H. P. and Tea Roses, Z'iAn. pots. 4,ooo Finest Named Ranunculi; 2,000 Uulalias, var. and zeb.; 500 Am. Sarinensis; 500 1,. Candi- dum; 20,000 A. Atamasco; 400 Cooperia Drum- mondi; 100 Iris Susiana; too Hemerocallis flava; 100 Arundo donax var.; 400,000 Sets Ex. Pearl Tuberose, both extra large and medium. Ad- dress at once with offers, MRS. J. S. K. THOMSON, Spartanburg, S. C. ORCHIDS AND PALMS. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. ''-'\^.S^"iil\%.t. 6 Fine Orchid Plants, established and growing, all different, at Jio.cx). 12 " " " twelve distinct sorts 20.00. Single plants of the Collection 2.50. 6 Palms, best varieties, fine plants 5'°o- 12 " and other choice foliage plants 10.00. A PREMnJM WILL BE SENT WITH EVERY ORDER OP $10 00 AND OVER. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, 400 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. Largest Collection of Orchids and Palms in America. YOU CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured ; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. Contract.s made Japanese Lily Bultis Japanese Seeds. Trees, Shrubs. 'all Delivery 1888 Callloinla Lily Biillis Conifers, Palms and Bamboos. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 & 317 Washington Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFOltNiA. Send for Estimates. Estubliahed 1S73. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Box 484, City of JMexiico. #BLTERNRNTHERfl8.# Per IW Per llioil AlternantliBra paionycWoldes majoi . . $3.00 $25,00 aurea nana 3.00 26,00 Kleinia repens 4.00 Eclieyeiia secnnda glanca 3,00 30.00 " rosea, exlmla, CaWornlca. . 5,00 B. SCHROETER. Cor. Elmwood Ave. and Lafayette St., DETROIT, NIICH. HOT-HOUSE VINES. StronK, well-ripened canes, in 7 and 8-inch pots; Black Hamburg and other popular varieties. S13.00 per dozen. MAYWOOD, Bergen Co., N. J. (^HRYSSNTHEMUMg. I have a 5ne collection for florists' use, and can sell them my selection at $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Send for Wholesale Price List, •vv. "vv. cor^B^s, LANSDO'WNE, PA. Mention American Florist^ TUBEBOSl I B¥^L1S. MIXED HALF ITALIAN AND HALF PEARLS. Per 100 Per 1000 3-inch to 4-lnch, double » J.OJJ * BflU 3!i;-inch to 6-inch, double l-SO lU.UO Orders will be entered and flUed In rotation until the lot is sold. ^ ^ HOFFHAM, LEAVENWORTH KAN. FOR SALE. FALL DELIVERY. so,ooo Azalea Indiga and Camellias. B?' For Catalogues, address C. H. JOOSTEJBT, Importer of Bulbs and Plants. :{ I'ociities Slip, NEW YORK. A. m\mm m florists^ Philadelphia Cataloeue of electrosolplant, Howers. designs etc., with 'S7 and '88 supplements oocts., with veg etable. 50 cents which d e d uc irora tlrst ordei FOR FLORISTS. PerlOO Coleus, 20 varieties \tm Geraniums, 4-inch pots, in bud 10. oo S-lnchpots tUU Roses, t-inch pots, fine h"X 2-inch pots : '•"" Achyranthes, 2-inch pots, 6 varieties 4 ou Chrysanthemums, 2-inch pots, to var o.uu Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 12 var f uu Lobelias, 2-inch pots 4. CO Golden Feverfew, 2-ineh pots i'" Violets, Maria Louise, 2-inch pots 4.00 Carnations, 2-inch pots, 6var., strong 4.00 Single Petunias, 2M-ineh pots, good var 4.UU Echeverias in boxes • »•"" Heliotropes, 2-inch pots, 8 var » ou Miniature, 4-inch pots, in bloom 1000 The above stock in fine, healthy condition, and can be used for immediate .sales. Any num- ber of plants maybe taken at above quotations, providing you take nothing less than one dozen. GEO. W. MILLER, WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO- Mention AmerloBn Florist Per hundred » -•;" Per thousand ■^^■^ And ten other fine varieties; all strong and healthy plants, for immediate effect. Address HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, Shibemanstown. Cumb. Co., PA. 464 The American Florist. May 75, Convection of Heat. The inquiry of F. B. in the issue of March i , page 340, leads me to give a few ideas which may help him and others who use flues for greenhouse heating. There are two ways by which the heat of a furnace or boiler is communicated to the house ; by radiation and convection. The apparatus being usually placed low, the radiated heat from the flue or pipes is absorbed chiefly by the walls of the house, the ground, and under side of the benches. Convection is the conveyance of heat by the air surrounding the furnace — or the water in the boiler — becoming heated and rising, by becoming expanded and therefore lighter, and colder air or water flowing in to take its place. The power of a furnace, as in the case of F. B., to warm the far end of the house, depends on the facility with which the cold air can pass to the furnace from that end. If the ground is level it will move very slowly. If it descends toward the furnace it will move more rapidly according to the pitch of the descent. In one house which I heated partly by a flue, I dug a deep trench under the walk, slanting toward the furnace. There was always a current of air down, which gave a chance for the warm air to pass along the top of the house to the colder end. A covering of sand on the furnace, kept constantly wet, is also a help toward equalizing the heat, and moist air is more easily heated than dry. Soapstone makes a good top for a furnace and flues, as the expansion is very small, and it does not crack if it is wet when hot, as fire-brick or tile pipe is apt to do. If F. B. will provide a wide space around the furnace for large volumes of air to pass ([uickly over the heated sur- faces, and a continuous, unobstructed descent from the far end, to the bottom of the heater, I think he will find an im- provement. The editor's suggestion of a "drum " is good so far as it goes, but the fact is, there is very little heat in a flue seventy-five feet from the fire. The place for the chimney is in connection with the furnace, having a direct damper for use in starting the fire. The chimney being warm greatly increases the draft and carries the heated air further along the flue. S. F. Framingham, Mass. D. C. SCHOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS^ NEW BRIGHTON. PA., Offers to the Trade the BEvST Quality of Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SE]srx> :fok. ymCE list. Orders will receive prompt aiul c.lreful allen- tion and satisfaction is warranted in every respect. HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE l"rl< , . per 100, » ..'lO St fncli 4 -Inch t) -Inch t! -Inch 7 -Inch o lu No churKes for pnctcHKe or ctirtaKC. 8on <-rate onlv. iind ships all over the II. S. Try a crate. Samples tn flrst crate. PRICES PER CRATE, CASH WITH ORDER: 3,160Th 2,626 2«-lnch, 8.1 1,876 2S-lnch. 7.: 1.300 special 3-ln., G.I 1,160 3-lnch, 6.; A crate wf lirhs 4(10 lb frt Onr frt. rate to C Phila. 18r; Detroit, ( 3.90; 4.40; 3.50; frt. [■kfd crates, and of ; ship same day 875 3H-lnch, ; I t»0 4-lnch. I ;*iO 4Vlnch, 320 6-lnch. I im 6-inch, imd Koes at buyer's risk and veland is llK!.; Baltimore or nibus. Boston or Portland, ates and prices of 17 ready .\ed (-rates packed tl clleils Th J,.,I of these drawings Is tti lls^t^^ y:uilener-* iohI luniiteiirs. and to einitde thcni toelnH.M' the proper plant,. lor their work. 11 Is e.\peele.l tluil tins liook will supply « lona felt want, mm u i~ ihe iliM ami only iiulilicatlon entirely dev I lo V:u»-\ llonei liecll'N This, designs, Hnoly en(;i-ayed, cm »:o bound, sent pre-paid to any aihlr 100 DeteKatcs to the next tiik convention will travel ptj|lma9 (^3 T Cll}^ B. O. UcCormlck, Ueu. I'tMsenger Ay't, Cbloftco. z888. The American Florist. 465 ESTABLISHED 1854. GURNEY Ca'iacity from 3501010,000 feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New I,ist. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for laying putty. With this you can make old leaky sash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of five men in bedding glass. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.00 J. H. I¥ES. Dahbury. Conk } MOLE TRAP For destroyiiiff ground inoIe« in lawns, parka, gardens and cemeteries. The only PEKFKCT mole trap m existence, (iiiarnnteeit to entcU moles where all other traps fai^^. Sold by Beedsmen, Agricultural Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt ol S2*00 by H. W HAIjBS. RIDGKWOOD M. X Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue or estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOrilCULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, lit Pearl Street, NEW YORK. FOR HEATIMG \PTiv3.te Dwellings, Public Buildings, OITices, Conservatories, Etc. BY I HOT WATER CIRCULATION. THE GURNEY HEATBRis the best.most economical and durable. Seven sizes. Quickly set up; requires no brick-work; does not corrode or rust out. Saves, 35 per cent, in Fuel, Noiseless in Operation. No Danger of Explosion. Even Temperature. B^*" Out new INSTRUCTION' Book will be sent gratis to any address, also to akchitects and Fitters upon ap- plication. Also price list. GURNEY HOT WATER HEATER CO. 237 Franklin si., BOSTON. Works at East Boston, Mass. SEl,T,ING AGBNCIES-M. II. .lohnson, 140 Centre St., N. T.; Rice & WhitaLfe M'fg. Co.. 4a and 44 W. Monroe St, Chicago. HI.; T. R. Ctiase,31 Bdmurti Placp. Detroit, Micii.; Wiliiam Gardiner & Co,. Portland, Oregon; J. L. Fri.sWe, 526 Phila. St., Covington, Ky. It pays to do work early. ESTABLISHED 1853. — : THEJ :— 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especially adapted to warming GREENHOUSES. GRJIPERIES AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, DurabilHy, Giving best results with least labor and fuel. jy Send for description. THE H. B. SMITH CO., 510 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. Reduce your Coal Bills ''CI IRM AN STEAM HEATER Gives a most uniform heat night and day. Can be run with less attention, and a SAVING i-vf fiiiiu 90 tn 25 Per Cent. In Fuel over any other method. Burns HARD Sr SOFT COAL. End.fr"edb? leading tl»ri,t».' Send for full Illustrated Catalogue. Address HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.. CENEVA. N. Y. IMPROVED GLAZING. J. M. Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints, For butting glass without laps; makes it air and water tight; saves fuel and glass. No brealiage from frost. Also the best improved fuel oil Burners for steam boilers. Send for sample and price list. J. TSX. OA.SS«SEMe, 101 Euclid Avenue, CLEVEI.AND, O. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER, NO WIDE-AWAKE FI,ORIST need be told it will pay him to use Sash Bars, etc. made from -^ CLEAR C^ PRESS. ^^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. IW Senu for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.. LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Contracts solicited for Most improved plans. ALL UrORK GUAKAMTEED. J^" Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSON & CO., No. 8S and 34 Sears Street, GOLD!!EIAT./.-^SJSl^ ,^ONE USES. >^nhecessabY merits; i > talk For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants. Destroying Insects, and for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. By dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Bail finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of band. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 6 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents. Sells on i Sample by mail, 60 cts. _ __ This is the Atomizer that sold so well at the Danbury, Albany and other B^aira. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sells fast: good profit. Excellent for indoor plants. Send for Illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittifield, Mast. 4^6 The American Florist. May 5, Index to Advertisers. I.ii K.ThoJiStnhl.. Co iird. K Uerger, 11.11-. & I'o. Blanc, A BoyBOn, Ja8. L Brackenridpe&Co . BraKue. ' Burrows. J. G . Chandler. B. B. Clark Bros .46:') McTavish. O. A. .4ri7 I May. J.N 4X1 .4t>4 Merrick. A. T 4(14 LVi ! Michel Plant*SeedCo4.i'.l .4i;i Miller, (ieo. W ....4ia. 4ii:i Curwen, John Jr 4.'>; Daacke. H. A 4112 Davison. W 4(12 Desmond, Wm 4('0 De Veer, J. A 45!) Devlne, Peter 4il.^> Dlez. John 1j., & Co. Dreer, H. A I)iinkley,,Iiiscph.. Blllott, B. A. .Co.. FasseU, V. K. & Dri Faxon, M. 11 Pink & Co Kisher, I'eler Myers & Co. Pen n, Ja Griffith. N.S Gulick. Henry ey Heater Co Hale! Balk Hanii U W ck,V. H..&Son..4.iH aond, Benj liu Ilenilrii'k, .1 es. Herendeen MlK-l Herr, Albert M. . Hlgley, Henry (J.. HIIflnKer Bros HltcbinKS & Co , Iloffiuan. II. M Hooker, H. M ... Hulaeboaeh Bios. Hurff, Freeman... Ives.J.H Pennock, ('has. E 4.V> Perkins.J. N 4114 Phila. Ira.DeslKn Co. .4114 Plenty, Josepht t>iuikerCitv '" iVamsdon. C KeedA Keller 41I1 Koemer. Frederick 4;)7 Kolker, A.&Sona 4Ml Itiipp; U. S.* 8ons...41i:l HkerCltyMch. Wks4;>; el & Fottlei'. . B.. .4113 chle Schroele Schotleld, D. C 8chulz. Jacob 4511 Scollay. John A 41111 Segers Bros 459 Sei-ei's & Co 4:'>il Slebrecht* Wadley...40:) Simmons. W.l'..& Co.. 41 1:1 Situations. Wants etc. 4ri.'l Smith. II. B.Co 4113 Solly. (ieo. A.,&Son9..4ill Spooner, Wm. 11 4.^>;{ Steffens. N 4(14 Stewart. Wm. J 4f>5 Stlui8on.|(!.A.,&Co...4ll.1 Strauss. C. & Co 4.\') studcr, N 4HU Taplin, Jiintes 4(111 Thompson. G..*Sons 4il3 It Joosten. C. H 458, 41'..') Kadletz. J km Kennlcott Bros 45.^ VHili:h.in. .!.(' i.i. l.N, 11.' Ware. 'I'hns. s J:i7 Weathered, Tbos.W..4«i Welch Bros \lu Whllldln Pottery Co.. 4111 Wilka. 8., Mfg. Co 4(111 Wood, I.C.,&Bro 4i(l Young, Thos. Jr.. 4 Co.l.Vi Feeding Steam Boilers. Having lately read of a heavy loss sus- tained by a Cincinnati florist througli a defective pump, I would remark tbat I consider our system of feeding superior to the pump. It is simply to use an other boiler— a much smaller one will answer — placed near and above the level of the heating boiler ; to this is attached a supply pipe from city water, or in our case from wind mill tank, another from lowest point of feed boiler to heating boiler, and a third to convey steam to the feed boiler or tjnU. To feed, all that is needful is to fill up, then shut oil .supply and open the other two, this gives an equal pressure on both, and the water flows into the boiler by gravity. No matter what the pressure may be, a vent is required in the feed boiler near the top, which must be closed as soon as the water reaches to its level. W. GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Superior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. Brookyn. N. Y. GREENHOUSe HEHTING. Kxplain:-. liilly "II thi greeTilinu>.i'M l>v Imih In RtCaill. TrlN tlo api" u^. II, idod by Mr. John Thorpe and periniciilH siM.n-. Ii.iw 1.. c.i teet 111 i>i|,i' ii..|iiiii.(l for > gi\ OthtM' Mliporll It Ishit'lilv Othci-s. r.iMl vScnt on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. Sectional View. prPROVEir KOILERS^ FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. ALSO KOR IIKATINC, WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Cataloptic. . f hos. 1. lealliGrGd, 46 & 48 MAKION ST., N Y. Greenhouse Heating ^'Ventilatin rf HircHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Merser Street, New York. BiiJe' jfiaffei'rjs o[ |SBilePS, Eighteen Sizes, Qarruaiz\z(i Bire JSox JSeilers sDaaale JaailePS; t.0r)ical Jeioileps, ]3asz ]oupr)ir)q Water peafer^ Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postncre for TIli ipitrated Catalogue. Improved Hot; Water grrilers^ Kor Heating Greenhouses, Grajieries, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating by Hot Water. "1 Send, for Catalogtie. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. gth St., PHILADELPHIA. TUB CE;ijE;:Bia.A.TE33 fVILKS WATER HEATER! For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS. ETC , ETC. Send for Price List. S.WilksMFg. Co., Oor. Monros ft OUntonSti.. OhlOMto GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. Al.l, Ol.A/.lKUS' SUPIM.IKS. Writ* for Lateitr frioei. Mention American Florist. Rmsnca is "the Prow nf the FbssbIj there may be mare comfort JJmidships, but we are the Rrst to touch Unknnu/u Seas: Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 1, 1888. No. 68. f diitE /Ayii@i!@/4i!S IFlL@@l!@7 Copyright, 1S87, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each mouth by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. General Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, SociETV OF American Florists.— E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president : John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J., vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer ; Wm. J.Stewart, 67 Broni- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary . Thefourth annual meeting at New York, August 21, 22, 23, Decoration Day. — We would like reports from all sections as to the exteut of the Decoration Day trade in flowers for next issue. Please send a short re- port as to the volume of this trade in your city, compared with that of last year. The sixth annual convention of the Seed Trade Association will be held in Chicago, beginning Tuesday June 12. A rate of one and one-third fare has been secured from the railroads. The Sherman House has been selected as headquarters. The date at which your subscription expires is noted on the printed address label on every number you receive. See that the date does not pass without a re- newal. When your renewal is received the date is changed accordingly. The change of date is a receipt for the re- newal. The American Association of Nur- serymen will hold its thirteenth annual meeting at Detroit, Mich., beginning Wednesday June 20, at 10:30 a. m., and continuing three days. Hotel headquar- ters will be at the Michigan Exchange where a special rate of $2 a day has been secured. An interesting and varied pro- gramme is being prepared, and the usual question box will be provided. Further particulars may be procured from D. Wil- mot Scott, secretary, Galena, 111. Are you arranging your business plans for the summer so that you may safely leave home to attend the annual meet- ing of the Society of American Florists ? Those who have attended previous meet- ings of the national society need no argu- ment as to the benefit and pleasure re- ceived by being present. Those who have not yet attended will never know what a good thing they have missed until they do attend a meeting. Make up your mind now to go to New York in August. New York Notes and Comments. August's entertainments in connection with the convention, was the subject dis- cussed at the last meeting of the Florists' club. It would hardly be fair to give an outline of the plans concerning the meet- ing so far in advance, but it is needless to say that if our guests don't have a good time it will not be the fault of the New York club. Every effort is being made to perfect all arrangements in ad- vance, so that a certain amount of pleas- ure will not interfere with the solid busi- ness of the convention. A good deal of private hospitality will add to the pleas- ure of the delegates, as well as the col- lective welcome of the society. At the next meeting of the club James Taplin will read a paper on "Orchids for the Cut Flower Trade," to be followed by the usual discussion. A great deal of bedding stuff has been sold at the spring auctions, but much of it at excessively low prices. Pansies at two cents and verbenas at a cent and a half are certainly not extravagant lux- uries. But verbenas seem a little out of style ; a great many do not care for them, in spite of the beauty of the newer strains. Pegged out so that they branch into a regular mat, they are certainly fine for a sunny bed. Many of these cheap verbenas at the sales were bought by people who wanted a temporary fill- ing for beds, before putting out ten- der stuff. Rose Hill Nurseries are to be illum- inated by the electric light all through the place. The new show house should be a fine sight for an evening display. Mr. C. L. Allen shortly leaves for Eng- land, but he intends to return by the be- ginning of August. A lot of palms grown in the West In- dian plantations have recently arrived here. They are considered in much bet- ter condition than those previously sent in. Some of the timid growers are won- dering whether it will pay them to keep on growing palms and foliage stuff, when it can be sent in so cheaply from the tropics. They say that the market will be flooded, and that it will end in the big fish devouring all the little ones. But it is not worth while to give up growing such stuff here just yet. The market for decorative plants is not as near being overstocked as the flower market, and prudent growers are not likely to burn their fingers at it for some time to come. A big stock of poorly grown plants would be more likely to hurt the market than an extra lot of good ones. Latanias, seaforthias and pandanus are three stock varieties al- ways salable in certain handy sizes. The West Indian plantation is a bright scheme, and likely to be a successful one, but growers in this country need not think their occupation is over in consequence. The dainty English primrose, of which " W. H. S. T." writes in the last issue with such warm appreciation, is grown to a certain extent by our florists here, though it is not so often seen as other varieties of less actual beauty. Some of the suburban florists in manufacturing towns, where there is a large English population, make a point of having pot primroses early in the season, and they sell very well. I doubt whether it would winter outside in this latitude, on account of the abrupt changes of tem- perature, but it grows in a cool house just as early as the Chinese varieties. We have had plants over from England, as there is often some difficulty in get- ting it true from seed here ; one is apt to get the old-fashioned vari-colored cow- slips instead of the real primrose. A few cowslips, as well as primroses, have been sold in New York this spring. At one of the big private flower shows a few years ago there was a bank of real Eng- lish primroses, which were very well ad- vertised. A charmingly arranged flo- rist's window seen recently had a regular bank of closely massed English prim- roses, backed by Lilium longiflorum. A good deal of the outdoor stuff seems likely to be very late this year ; when it does come in it makes prices drop to the bottom at once. Coarse outside flowers make such showy decorations at small cost, and last year they were used more than ever. Old-fashioned pseonies, which have been vegetating in seclusion for some years, come forward even for table decoration, where as a rule the finer flowers are used. In some cases kalmia or mountain laurel was used with good effect. Roses do not bring very encouraging prices just now, when the street stands sell good Jacqs and Perles for 35 cents a dozen. Bon Silene at $1 a 100 is not bad for the time of year, but apart from the beddirg trade many city florists have little to do except count the bricks in the buildings across the street. A rarely-seen aquatic plant is Ponte- deria crassipes, which is likely to attract notice from anyone fond of plant odd- ities. The thick, fleshy leaves are very oddly shaped, giving some suggestion of a sarracenia. It floats on the surface, forming roots in the water, without tak- ing any hold in the soil. It is a native of Guiana, and though known to culti- vators for some fifty years it is still com- paratively scarce. It has a pretty blue flower, but the odd leaves and habit are the chief attraction. It grows well in a tub, like most of its family. Of course few growers will find much money in aquatics, but a few pontederias, or the pretty fragrant aponogeton will interest people without taking up much room. Emily* Louise Taplin. 468 The American Florist. yune T, Long Island Plant Notes, Jt^- WM. rALCOM;H, Mac.noi.ia steIvLata ; time of bloom- ing, p. 449, luslead of " May 20" please read April 20. LiLiOM Hansoni is one of the earliest to start into growth, and it multiplies itself a good deal. Narcissus ornaTUS and the ordinary N. poeticus are well worth growing by anybody as outdoor plants. Most nar- cissus fail, after a year or two, in cuUiva- tioQ, but these grow in vigor, multiply in quantity, and bloom full every year wilh only ordinary gardeu care. Don't wait till your larkspurs, holly- hocks, African marigolds and other tall- growing plants are broken down by wind and rain before you stake them. Do it now. Pi.UMiiAGO Capensis planted out in a warm sunny place makes one of the prettiest and fullest of summer blooming plants, and its blue flowers are verj' dis- tinct from anything else we have in the garden. ViNCAS, French marigolds, single pe- tunias and gaillardias for warm dryish sunny places ; at the same time in good and fairly moist ground they attain their fullest perfection. Try gloxinias planted out in frames as you would lettuces this summer. Re- member to keep the frames well shaded from sunshine. Seedlings raised this spring will bloom before the summer is over ; besides, see the advantage gained in the large size of the bulbs that were planted out compared with those of box or pot growth. Parrot tulips with stout leafy stems are much esteemed by the ladies for in- door decoration. Alyssum saxatilk is now — the middle of May — large mats of the brightest gold- en yellow. It is best grown as a bien- nial. Sow now for blooming plants next spring. The crested iris (I. cristata) comes into bloom about the middle of May and is a gem in its way. It is of very dwarf spreading habit and well fitted for mar- gin clumps in mixed borders or edgings, or used in rockwork. Its flowers are blue, pretty and more refined in appear- ance than are tho.se of the majority of hardy irises. Allium Neapolitanum planted out last fall is now beginning to bloom. Although it has lived over winter it does not show the same luxuriant nature that those treated as pot plants (and from the same batch of bulbs) did. Gladiolus Colvilli treated as hardy bulbs, except that they are planted in a warm nook, are also growing, but in such a weakly condition as to clearly demonstrate that treating them as hardy plants is abusing them. Rue Anemones (Thalictrum anemon- oides) are in bloom in great abundance in our woods in May. These if lifted, even when in full bloom, from the woods, brought home and planted in the garden grow splendidly and live and strengthen year after year. Indeed, our garden plants in open sunny places are finer than are the wild plants in their natural thinly shaded quarters in the woods. Sprays of the crims(m-leaved Japan maples can be used with good effect among cut flowers, and just now when they are in vigorous growth and many branches are closely overlapping and in- juring others, a little judicious thinning will do the maples good. Trillium i:rectum album and T. grandiflorum, although native wood plants are among the best and most use- ful of spring flowers, and they have the advantage of being easily grown in any ordinary garden. What has killed the bumble bees? Look at your wistarias and see how the flowers have been punctured and disfig- ured by bumble bees, then work under the vines and observe what a lot of these bees are dead upon the ground. Phlo.x Stellaria makes a lovely mat of lavender blue in May. It is a dense and bushy grower, and rather uncommon in cultivation. Nice stocky plants may be raised from cuttings. "Primrose Day in England." — "We think it would be a profitable speculation for some enterprising florist to import a number of roots and grow and sell the primrose in America " p. 443. Don't do anything of the sort. But buy an ounce of fresh seed, sow at once and grow from it ten thousand plants for blooming next spring. Imported plants or old plants of any kind would not be as good as these seedlings. Then compare the expenses. The Siberian Columbine (Aquilegia Siberica) is the earliest of all our colum- bines and at the same time one of the finest and most distinct, ol free stocky habit, fifteen to twenty inches high, very profuse and showy. The flowers are large violet-blue and yellow, and they appear about the first of Maj- and last till the 20th or 25th. Easily gotten up from seed. Do you grow Canterbury Bells? If not, don't you think they would come in real handy about Decoration Da)- ? You can have them at that time by growing them in a warmly placed cold frame. They bloom out-of doors in June — usually during the second or third weeks, and make a capital display. As they are biennial sow in June or July for next spring's crop of flowers. WallelowERS. — I have a nice lot in bloom now. They were planted out in cold frames last October and are there still. But I don't get any good of the flowers, the turnip flea beatle destroys the blossoms and buds, and to a consid- erable extent the upper leaves as well. Forced in the greenhouses before April I get good enough wall flowers for the flea- beetle hasn't then made its ap- pearance. The Alpine Wallflower (Cheiran- thus alpinus) is a beauty in its way. It is of dwarf bushy habit and has yellow fragrant flowers which appear in May and June. It is a biennial. I raise it from seed sown in spring and plant out the seedlings in a cold frame where they are wintered ; about the first of April I plant them out in the garden where they bloom beautifully. The flea-beetles don't hurt it much. As it is a shy seeding plant, it is somewhat scarce and seeds expensive. Variegated Funkias. — These are as ornamental as fancy caladiums. Try a bed. Use F. ovata in the middle, 1'. lancifolia next and border with F. undu- lata, of course the variegated forms only, and plant in rich, well drained soil and where shaded from sunshine. Early Blooming Poppies. — The Ice- land (Papaver nudicaule) and alpine (P. alpinum) poppies are now in full bloom with us. Oriental poppies won't be in bloom for some time yet, nor will any of the annuals sown last fall. The Alpine poppy is white, and the Iceland poppies white, yellow and orange, and many yellow-flowered seedlings have flowers striped and streaked with orange, clearly showing the result of mixed parentage. Moss Pink (Phlox subulata.) — This is in its best estate about the middle of May. Where it has grown into very thick mats the blossoms are so numerous as to completely hide away the foliage. Should cold wet weather prevail as is the case this May, the flowers are apt to rot and de- stroy the foliage. To avoid this, as soon as the flowers begin to decay I lake a wool shears and shear off" the blossom covering and let the young growth get a chance to perfect itself. The Siberian Daisy (Chrysanthemum Tchihatchewii) is the prettiest bordering plant we have at present. The narrow deep green mossy line all dotted over with large white daisies. After bloom- ing it spreads immensely. I lift, divide and replant it every year in April. This doesn't prevent its flowering in the least, and in summer keep it in line and bounds by an edging spade. Easily raised from seed. Grows well in the shade. Rhododendrons and Pines in Eng- land, p. 450 — True in England many magnificent varieties of rhododendrons flourish in the open air that here require shed protection in winter, for they have Indian blood in their veins. But no mat- ter, not in Europe anywhere is there a rhododendron garden to compare with the vastness and magnificence of the rhododendron display along the slopes of our Southern .Mleghenies. The Pinus sylvestris or .Scotch pine spoken of is a very common tree in cultivation here and of considerable economic and orna- mental importance when young as a shelter or nurse for other trees, but after it is twenty jears old decrepitude begin.' to seize it. But as a shelter it isn't as good as an Austrian pine, and as an orna- mental tree, it is very nmch inferior to our own white or red pines. What Does It Cost to Grow Them. The geranium is one of our standard market and bedding plants, and it is to be presumed that the cost of producing a good plant in a 4 inch pot should not vary to a very great extent in cities with nearly equal advantages as regards cli- mate, cost of coal, etc., yet the most re- markable variation in the selling price does exist. In some cities well grown geraniums in 4inch pots are retailed at $1 a dozen. The growers complain that there is no money in them at that price and we can readily believe that there is not unless grown and readily sold in im- mense quantities. In other places fi.50 a dozen is the ruling retail price. In Chicago $2 a dozen is considered bottom rate and the growers here growl as much as those in the cities where a $i rate rules. In some other places as high »s^2.50 to f}, a dozen is the regular retail price, though the places where these rates are obtained are few in number compared to those where the lower rates rule. If the grower who sells at {■2 a dozen makes little or nothing, the natural in- ference is that he who sells at ;f 1 must be losing money very rapidly. Again if the grower who sells at $\ makes a profit the one who receives $2 must be doing extraordinarily well. While the expense of growing will of course vary with dif- ferent growers, owing to little advantages in conditions, capital, management, etc., i888. The American Florist. 469 ^UH^nGtVltHT OT OWCH\OS KHQ 0"\VitR PLKUIS this great difference can not be wholly accounted for thereby. The whole diffi- culty lies in the fact that we do not know the exact cost of producing the plants we grow. We are working in the dark. Who can tell us the actual cost of grow- ing and marketing geraniums — good plants, in 4-inch pots ? An Arrangement of Orchids and Other Plants. The charming group illustrated was arranged by Siebrecht & Wadley, New York, in their store as an Easter attrac- tion. A screen of foliage was placed in the rear of the store with table beneath. On the screen were hung cattleyas, oncid- iums, cymbidiums, cypripediums and ly- castes. The table was banked with choice ferns and asparagus and on this was a charming show of cut orchids. Below the table stood azaleas, hydrangeas and a pyramid of bloom with palms at the sides to finish the effect. It Don't Pay. It don't pay to neglect anything. It don't pay to keep anything that you can not give the best treatment. It don't pay to run greenhouses with- out having an abundant supply of good water convenient. It don't pay to employ incompetent help at any price. It don't pay to grow poor flowers or poor plants. In don't pay to work without proper tools. Successful Culture. The conditions necessary to secure the best success occupy much the same rela- tion to each other as the numbers on the combination of a safe lock. One number of the combination will not unlock the safe — even all but one of the necessary number will not accomplish it, further, all the numbers of the combination are valueless unless placed in proper rela- tion to each other. It is the same in cultivation ; each plant has its own par- ticular combination, some simple and others having an elaborate arrangement of conditions to be met. But how many growers there are who are endeavoring to open the inner strong box of nature, which contains her rarest gems, by using but a portion of the requisite com- bination, or who have the full quota of numbers, but fail in the effort to place them in proper relation to each other. Truly the successful grower must keep his brains as busy as his hands. How Does Your Place Look ? Are your plants all in good salable condition ? Do they present the best ap- pearance possible ? Have you sorted out all the "lame ducks," and placed them where they will not injure the looks of the house ? Why not have a cheap table now, and place on it all those plants which can not be called first class? If all your plants are in such condition that they all properly belong on the "cheap table" wouldn't it be well to devote your whole attention to growing a smaller number of plants and do them better? We most decidedly believe it would. Are your stock geraniums cov- ered with decayed or decaying blooms? "Haven't the time now to keep them picked off" you say. Well! if you haven't got time to keep dead flowers and leaves out of the houses ; if you haven't got time to prevent the accumu- lation of rubbish and dirt in the walks ; if you haven't time to do anything right and " can't afford to employ more help," better quietly get out of this business as quick as possible, and take to some occu- pation which requires no effort and less brains. You can then possibly spend even more time in "cussin'" that pres- ent competitor of yours "who doesn't know anything about the business, but people are such fools they will go there." [A look at the competitors establishment reveals a place where possibly there are fewer novelties, but everything is much better grown, and is kept clean and at- tractive. The proprietor may not know quite as much about the "origin of black spot," but he knows that he can sell more plants at better prices by having what he does grow in best condition and keeping his place as clean, attractive and business-like as his best efforts will allow.] The Violet. Articles on violet culture are numer- ous of late, still nearly everybody who has written about them seems to be troubled more or less with the so-called violet disease, and as we have not had any sign of it and grow good flowers every year, perhaps it may lead some- body to better success if I should give our way of growing them. To commence with we put in cuttings November or December from good plants reserved and cut up for the purpose, in any greenhouse bench without any bot- tom heat, and leave them there until March, when they will be potted off sep- arately into 2,'2-inch pots and placed in a slight bottom heat in a frame, to assist them in making a good start and fill the pots with roots. As soon as the weather permits they are planted in the open ground, where they get no more care than occasional hoeing and keeping clean until about September i, when the thin, wiry, weak runners are pulled off and the plant is left with four to eight good crowns, according to strength. I prefer to plant in winter quarters as soon in fall as possible, to give the plants a chance to take hold of the soil before putting on glass. The biggest part of my stock is planted in a solid bed in a pit attached to the long side of a green- house, and heated only by openings in the wall ten inches wide, running nearly the whole length of the house. By let- ting down a board on hinges the open- ings may be closed or opened. We give air as long as we can in autumn and whenever we get a mild day in winter, but here in Rochester we do not get many such days in that time of the year and the violets have to do without airing sometimes for two months. There is no difference in the plants on benches in six inches of soil in a cool house and those in 6-inch pots in a similar situation, save that the last mentioned are the earliest to bloom. I have never seen a single plant on my place affected with the disease and am convinced that the reason thereof is our habit of propagating from a lot of un- forced plants. We also have a number of plants in cold frames, which we gen- erally have in bloom about the end of March and continue to flower until the old double English violet in the open air comes in. Some years when I happen to be rather short of young plants I di- vide the plants from these cold frames into single crowns, with a few roots to each, and plant in rows eight to ten inches apart; they generally make as good plants as the cuttings but require a good watering after planting, and if dry weather should set in with no time to 470 The American Florist yune I, spare at the busy season to see to water- ing or shading, part of them may die. As to soil, the violet will do well in any good garden soil. We have had them in heavy clay and loam, to a very light sandy soil, in dry and wet situations, and invariably they were healthy. So I would advise every florist to cut up his best plants for propagation in November or December, plant out as soon as the weather is suitable, and I am sure violet disease will be a thing of the past in one, two or three years. John B, KKi.r,ER. Rochester, N. Y. Her Majesty. At last "Iler Majesty" has deigutd to show herself to us in this part of the world ; several plants having bloomed this spring for the first time. As seen here, the buds are both in color and size exactly like the colored plate sent out by Blanc in 1S.S5, while the open flower is not nearly so large and hardly as double — in fact the flower is not as fine as the buds would lead one to expect. The plants weregrafted plants in 4 inch pots planted outside two years ago. None of them had so much as a bud last spring but made a strong growth consid- ering the cultivation, which was not thorough. As to its value for open air culture here we think it quite desirable in all large collections on account of its large size, beautiful color and fineness of finish ; it being free from the coarseness usual to extra large roses. It is as far as we could perceive absolutely odorless. Though inferior to I'aul Xeyron for general usefulness it is to an enthusiast a much finer flower. Chas. N. WoonRUi'F. Macon, Ga., May 1 1. The Puritan, M. Robert and Luizet. I have had a limited numberof Puritans on trial this winter, and have no reason whatever to complain of the flowers pro- duced, especially when it is considered how the stock of that rose must have been forced the four years past, to satisfy the call for plants. Marechal Robert is an excellent rose for forcing, of beautiful color and shape. I understand it cannot be sold in market, probably on account of its drooping habit, but it is certainly admirable for private use. Among hybrids, is there any rose to beat Mad. (rabrielle I,uizet for beauty, fra- grance, keeping (jualities, earliness and productiveness. J. W. Mi:rtz. The Puritan Again. I do not think much of the Puritan. Rven A. C. Brown would not now hear that exclamation, "Such lovely white roses and such beautiful foliage," for the plants are now covered with mildew, and the flowers are anything but lovely, though Beauties, Souvs, Perlesaiul Brides in the same house show no signs of fun- gus and are as thrifty and as full of bloom as one could ask. The Puritan may be a good ro^e, but anything that is so difficult to grow to perfection certainly does not pay, especially when Niphetos, Bride and Cook can be so readily bloomed. C. Staking Roses. We give an illustration of a method of staking in use by many large eastern rose growers, which possesses a number of advantages over the usual way, in that much lighter stakes can be used while securing a still stronger support. The light hardwood stakes are secured by wires tied to the tops of the stakes as shown in illustration. The wire gener- ally used is No. 14, galvanized iron. At intervals often or fifteen feet cross pieces of hardwood strips, the same size as the stakes, are placed acro.^s the wires next to a row of stakes and tied at each wire ; this strengthens the whole so that it is very durable. St ^»v\HG Rosts . Florists Growing Celery. I have no doubt that ([uitea numberof florist!! in the country are growing this palatable vegetable, and it is certainly a proper plant for them to grow, because it is used as much for table decoration as flowers and a glass of nice celery makes as much display as a bouquet, being not quite as ;csthetic but more essential. Some florists have more ground con- nected with their business than they can make use of properl)- and if they would utilize it for growing celery the advan- tages would be a profitable crop and well cultivated grounds, which would be fit for any plants in a few )ears time. We started in the florist's business on a jjiece of ground of about ten acres and used about three acres for our business, the rest being vineyard and land that had been used for growing vegetables, b\it was so exlnuste.l that weeds hardly grew thereon. Not caring to grow veg- etables I planted the greater part of it in strawberries, after it was well worked and manured, but in a few years I plowed the small fruit under, as it was not profit- able and rc(|uired a great deal of work, at such a time when we were l)usy with our greenhouse work. I was a little doubtful about growing celery on such poor land, but after being well enriched and cultivated, I planted out the first lot in June, and the last in the latter part of August; the season being beneficial to its growth, the result was a very fair crop which so encouraged me that I have been growing it ever since as regular a.-i geraniums. The seeds are sown in well pulverized rich soil in a frame or in the open ground as soon as possible in the spring. I gen- erally sow in frames, as the seedlings re- quire some attention, and are easier watered and shaded when necessary than in the open ground, also the weeds can be kept down better, which is very im- portant if you desire strong plants. We plant the first lot about the latter part of June and keep on planting, whenever the soil is in condition, until September. After planting keep the crop clear of weeds and the soil around the plants loosened up, so that the rains have some eff'ect, as celery does not thrive without a good deal of water. Towards the lat- ter part of September it should be banked up, but not too much at a time, as it re- quires another banking before cold weather sets in. As soon as severe frosts set in it is time to store it, either in trenches or in a cool airy cellar. We grow from fort}- to sixty thousand plants each season and all the work is done by our regular hands. Last year we received sixty cents per dozen bunches (one strong or two smaller plants con- stitute a bunch) which was a good whole- sale price, and we had no trouble to dis- Doseofany quantity desired. The var- ieties we grow principally are self- blanching sorts. White Plume requiring less labor than other sorts, being more s.ilable and keeps well. Boston Market and Golden Dwarf are two very good varieties and Henderson's Rose celery, although not as easy sold as the white sorts, is more crisp, has a stronger flavor and is much hardier than the white. Pittsburg, Pa. E. C. Reineman. [Possibly it may be well for florists in small places to add something to their income in the manner described, but for those near a good city market we believe in selecting a few things and devoting entire attention to doing them extra well rather than to add any outside issue to still further divide the attention of the grower. However those located in towns where there is hardly enough trade to make the growing of greenhouse plants alone profitable, might receive a valuable hint from above article. — Ki) ] The Black Chrysanihemum Aphis. This aphis is readily distinguished from other species by its black color and by its habit of alternately raising and lowering the rear portion of its body, ap- parently for the purpose of bringing its sucking apparatus in <-loser contact with the leaf. Having satisfied myself that this insect can be exterminated I pro- pose to give my plan, and in the first place it may as well be premised that florists almost invariably apply all their efforts to keeping down such pests and rarely if ever attempt to stamp them out. Two things are particularly necessary when we have the latter enndoH^ by /. Polman Muov, Haar- lem, f/o/lami.] The early .single tulip sorts which, for the purpose of bedding out, are most suitable and bloom pretty well at the same time together are the following : Scarlet, crimson and Vermillion — Ver- million Hrilliaut, Belle Alliance, Artus, Brutus, Crimson King. Pure yellow — Chrysolora, Canary-bird, King of Yellows, Pottebakker, Yellow Prince. Pure white and rosy white — Pax Alba, Pottebakker, Snowball, Oueeu Victoria. Soft rosy red of various shades — Pros- erpine, .'Xdeline, Cramoisi pourpre, Ivpam- iuoiulas. Shades of violet — Wouwernian, \'an der Neer, Paulus Potter, Moliere, President Lincoln. Rose and whiteorpink — Rose lui.sante. Cottage Maid, Rose Grisdelin,Rofamundi. Princess Mary Anne. Red and yellow bordered— Keizers- kroon, Duchess of Parme, Leouardi da Vinci. i888. The American Florist. 473 SPP\HGi S0UMtV4\R BKSM- Various variegations — Belle Alliance rectified, scarlet and gold; Bride of Haar- lem, cherry and white; Duchess of Aus- tria, orange and red; Globe de Rigaut, white and violet; Golden Standard, gold and scarlet; Silver Standard, white and red flamed. Sweet-scented tulips — Tulipa Floren- tine, Bixard Pronkert, Prince of Austria, Yellow Prince. The above named and many more tulip sorts are also much used for forcing n pots. Of the class of single early tulips there is a most numerous variety in almost all shades of colors and although fifty years ago a good many varieties existed, dur- ing the last fifty years the most striking and most beautiful sorts now so much in esteem, have been raised and have been brought in use, nay, the sorts of these last years' raising are certainly very great improvements upon the older varieties. During the last few years a little col- lection has been formed of tulip sorts with variegated foliage of which some sorts are very conspicuous and decorative indeed. It appears that this class is not so much known, but some of them are very fine for decorative purposes. The Yellow Prince with variegated foliage is indeed a real beauty, while Purple Crown and Silver Standard, La Precieuse, etc., all with variegated foliage, are also very fine. This class has an important ad- vantage over the others, because they are decorative independent of the flower, and therefore their decorative property lasts longer and begins earlier than all others. It appears to me that because they are not much known in the floricul- tural world, they have not yet engaged the attention so much as they deserve. The double early tulips now in cultiva tion are not so numerous in variety as the single, but some of them are indeed very beautiful and highly attractive by the very large size of their rose shaped flowers, and also by their very fine com- bination of colors. Some of these double tulips are most suitable for planting out in beds, by their short growing habit and the very sharp and well distinguished colors, which makes them extremely suitable for what is called "carpet bedding." The following early varieties are very dwarf growing and together grow very uniform, all of the same height and com- ing into bloom at the same time : Rose Blanche, pure white; La Candeur, white; Agnes, brilliant scarlet ; Rubra Maxima, deep red ; Rex Rubrorum, dark red ; Queen Victoria, purplish red; Murillo, rose; Tournesol, red and yellow; Lac van Haarlem, pure violet ; and many more. When planted in beds all sorts of figures in distinct colors can be made of them after certain designs. Of the tall growing "double late" sorts, which are not so well adapted for carpet bedding, because of their tall growth, some are extremely beautiful, among which I may mention Mariage de ma fille, red striped with white; La Belle Alliance, white striped with violet ; Yel- low Rose, pure yellow, and so many more which, when planted in front of or be- tween shrubberies, produce a very fine effect. There is a singularity in tulips which belongs to no other flower and which, as experience shows, produces an extraor- dinary inducement to lovers of flowers for their cultivation and improvement. The seedlings generally, when they first bloom, produce flowers without any stripes or markings, but with a yellow base, the upright portion of the petals being self-colored brown, red, purple, scarlet or rose. In this state, when they have been grown for years without varia- tion, they are called "Breeders," or "Mother tulips." These are planted every year until they break into stripes, when, if the markings are fine or diff"er- ent from any one known, they receive names and are taken up in the existing collections. It is often so many years before they break and the multiplication in the breeder state is so rapid that the border soon becomes filled with this self- colored variety. Ivach tulip grower who has broken seedlings claims, and has a perfect right to give it a name, but some confusion naturally is brought on, be- cause of the fact that different names have been given to those that have broken almost exactly alike. In a bed of a hundred seedlings it is not probable that any two will be very nearly alike in their markings, which uncertainty adds greatly to the charms of tulip culti- vation. Spring Souvenir Basket. The basket represents a shell in form, and is composed of white and brown rush combined with fine willow. It has two curved handles in front converging at top with one at back. It rests on a four- legged stand. The small pocket in front forms the point of the shell. It is filled with blue pansies, and the main basket with Beauty roses, Jacqs and lily of the valley. There are lilies and roses in the bow which finishes the handle. It is a very graceful design and is intro- duced by Humphreys, of Sixth Avenue, New York. Heating and Ventilating Greenhouses. BY JOHN N. JIAi'. The heating of greenhouses is a sub- ject which has always been of great im- portance to the cultivator, and although it has been often and continually dis- cussed by the horticultural press both in this country and in Europe yet it is a subject we do not all rightly understand or apply in the best and most economical way. I do not know that I can advance anything of particular interest to this body but will endeavor to give a brief review of what I have observed and learned in my experience in that line. The first and most important thing is a good boiler ; and here I would remark that I think there is plenty of room for improvement in any boiler yet on the market. A boiler to give the best satis- faction should have fully one third more heating capacity than is ever really re- quired of it in any weather we may get. If I wanted to heat a house requiring 800 feetof4inch pipe I would use a boiler fully equal to heating 1,000 to 1,200 feet of pipe ; this in some measure avoids driving the boiler to its full capacity, thereby burning fuel to waste. A boiler to be economical should have a large grate surface, quick draught, with as much surface exposed to the fire as possible so as to extract all the heat from the fuel before it leaves the boiler. In many cases combustion does not take place till the flame is entering the flue ; this is absolute waste of fuel and heat, and where it takes place is a sure sign that the boiler is not powerful enough for the work it has to do, or else there is too little pipe in the house to heat it properly. There is a great diversity of opinion as to the best form or shape of boiler, but it is pretty generally conceded among practical men that a boiler ts be 474 The American Florist. 'June I, economical should have a large surface for the fire to travel over before leaving it to enter the flue or ihimney ; and it is a well established fact that the boiler should not be so constructed as to im- pede or obstruct the free current of fiame passing over all its surfaces. The best authorities on this point after very careful study tell us that the nearer a boiler is constructed on the model of the present marine boiler, the closer we are to what expert engineers claim to be the best slow combustion boiler. This form of boiler is, as proliably many of you know, so constructed that the fire is in a water box, so to speak, at one end, the flame traveling from the fire box un- der the main body of water its whole length and then returning through tubes at a higher elevation directly over it and entering the flue or chimney directly above the fire box. In this form of boiler the flame has to travel the whole length of the boiler and return, but its only check is at the end where it has to rise from the lower flue and return through the tubes ; whether ustd for sieam or hot water, this form certainly has many advantages, but for slow com- bustion I think it much better to have the return tubes not less than fourinches in diameter. They are usually made not more than three inches even in large boilers, and while it may be largeenough for steam boilers requiring a very quick draught to run at high pressure, I would prefer fewer tubes of larger size for slow combustion boilers. Many practical men who have tried the larger tubes have found them an improvement over the usual small tube. The size of the boiler must depend on the amount of work it has to do. Next to a good boiler the most impor- tant thing is a good chimney, which should be of ample size and sufficient height to cause a good draught at all times. In building the chimney many suppose that a few hundred bricks and proportionate amount of mortar is all sufficient — the less used, so much money saved. This is a great mistake, as it simply means more consumption of fuel each and every year as long as it stands, whereas a few feet more added to the chimney in the first place is one ex- pense only. The relative value of hot water and steam as a means of heating greenhouses seems to find advocates with decided claims of advantages for their respective choice, and I have no doubt the gentle- men present are divided on that point. But after endeavoring to get all the in- formation I possibly can on this point from all I meet with who have tried steam, I think hot water is good enough for me at present. In arranging the pipes for the circula- tion of hot water in greenhouses comes the third most important part of the whole, and here I would remark that whether it be hot water under pressure or simply circulation bj' gravity, I con- sider from my own experience that it is a great mistake to circulate on what is called the down hill plan. It is con- trary to the principles of circulation so far as hot water is concerned ; at least it is a well known fact that hot water is much lighter than cold, also that water as soon as it begins to warm begins to ri.se. In circulating hot water on the down hill plan it has to be carried to tlie highest point before entering the green house and at this point the heat will al- ways have a tendency to cling, even when forced very hard ; and when euter- Mtm\\.MO«S OPt^^\nr, M -(Ht WS'Vk OV IHt Hoot, ^S RtCOViWtNOtQ B^ W\R Um ing the house at a down grade the house will always be found the hottest at the end next the boiler. In many cases it will be found to vary five or six degrees in loo feet ; this is easy to account for as the rapid evaporation of heat from the pipe^ cools the water very materially be- fcire it reaches the other end of the house, and the return will not balance it. But, when the highest point in the circulation is at the furthest end from the builer, then the hot water has a natural ten- dency to get to that end of the house as soon as possible after leaving the boiler, and the result is a very much more even temperature all through the house. An- other very important thing in connection with it, is that it will not take as much coal to drive the water this way as on the down grade. The best evidence I can offer in this is an actual comparison of the two systems under almost similar circumstances. Last year 1 had a range of glass heated on the down hill plan un- der pressure, at my own request though against the advice of the gentleman who contracted to do it for me. The result has been as described above, and this range has cost about twenty-five percent more to heat this winter than any other houses of eiiual size on my place. At the same time that my houses were be- ing fitted the same firm put in another heating apparatus — almost a counterpart of mine, excepting that in this case they carried the water to the furthest ends of llie houses for the highest point and re- turned down hill to the boiler — and the owner assures me he has ma As uardener or tiorlsf. n li'lrst-elass man Inside ience in Aineriea. north Klven and ri'nuired. Addn i;abiiknkii,27 Bast Kih St.. Covington. Kv. iith. Ueferences QITl'ATION WANTKIl As foreman or propagator Cj In commercial ureeiihonse; k'ood rise and cut HowerKrower: understands llie shi(i|>ing business; fair cut tlower worker, Siiifle: iite .".i. Address .1. .1.. i-aie Aiiieniaii Florist, ChlengO. SlTUATKl.N WANTED For a reliable and priic- tleiil Hardener; (;erniRn; ion years In America; experienced In all branches of hlstrade. First-class references. Solier and Imlustrlous. Address Mlts. II. WKnii, Tin Market St., Wllniintton. N. C. CtlTI'.\ rio.N \VANTi;|i ll\ !i tiM.roMfh pliiiitsnnin. O tii.nsl and |ir..paj;iil,.| . , im leiil iiial I lininelics ofk-ai. iii;.eitlier|.rlvniei.rc.niimeicial. Married. Addi-. A. \V. Sit .110 • Ave.. 32 ward. Pittsburg. I'l UlTIAI'ION WANTKI) A Ceniian gardener and O Iliinsl with II vears'expericnce; single, and with besl lit leferciiies. wi.iild like :i siliiatinii ;iround Chii'im... priviile ,11 i-,.iiiiiicTiMil. Address \V. \Vi:i.;«j , calc Fied Si lineider, Alio a, N. V. gardener and llorlst; single; long experience. Best of references. Can coiuo at once If particulars are given In answer. First-class private place pre- i888. The American Florist. M1 SITUATION WANTBD-A private place in Oliio or Pa., for a {:ardener; German; married; 30 years of age, one child. Well up in the departments of tiowers, vegetables, grapevines, and family help. 5 years with one family. Best of references. C. KB-\mer, T.53 Wick Ave., Voungstown, Ohio. w 'ANTED— Three thousand ieet of second-hand 4-inch greenhoiise pipe in good condition. Ad- F. H. Moses. Bucksport, Me. "\^7 ANTED— Wholesale catalogues of plants, seeds, 1 T bulbs and greenhouse supplies. ^\7"ANTKD— A reliable workine florist (Protestant) Vl to take charge of a small commercial place near New York. Address ^ _ , A. B., care American Florist, New York. WANTED— An industrious youngflorist with good knowledge of greenhuuses. A chance of pro- motion according to ability. No other need apply. WESTERN, care American Florist. WANTED— An assistant for making up floral de- signs and for making decorations. A liberal salary will be paid for competent help— male or female. Address N., care American Florist. WANTED— Greenhouse boiler. A second-hand Carmody or AUerton h^ water boiler for greenhouse. State size, how long in use, present condition, and price. A. S. Esterbrook, No. 30 East First St., Dayton, Ohio. WANTED— An assistant to take charge of green- houses containing fi.OOO feet of glass. A desir- able position for a live florist. In an enterprising city. Address care A. Brown, cor. 7th and Grand Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED— A first-class and experienced propa- gator of roses, clematis, coniferous and broad- leaved evergreens. State salary, and where form- erly employed. Address California Nursery Co., Niles, Alameda Co.. Cal. WANTED— A thoroughly competent man canhave either a working or moneyed interest in a growing business. The business having grown too heavy for the lady owner. Must come well recom- mended. Address Lady Florist care Am. Florist. WANTED— A young man for general greenhouse work. Must have good experience, and be fa- miliar with the growth and propagation of roses and bedding plants. Apply giving references and wages expected with board, etc. to Evergreen Lodge Fi-owER Garden, Clarksville, Tenn. FOB SALE OR RENT— Four greenhouses in good central location, in a city of 18.000 inhabitants. For terms, address Chas. A. Buuckman, 230 N. State Street, Elgin, 111. FOR SALE— Large greenhouses and gardens, fully stocked, on about four acres of land, within an hour of New York. Address A. B., care American Florist, New York. FOR SALE— The best retail florist's and seedsman's business in the Northwest (population 150,000). Reason for selling, with full particulars furnished on application. Address Bata, care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE— To settle the estate, 4 greenhouses— about G 000 square feet of glass— 3,000 heated, and 3,000 as cold frames; one acre of land. Grand rail- road center, from which forty trains run to and from Boston daily. A good opening for the right man. Address Box 455, Ayer, Mass. FOR SALE— A good paying florist business; only one in a town of 20,000 inhabitants: 3,600 ft. of glass, within six blocks of postoffice; want to sell in June or July; reason, not able to handle increasing business. Correspondence solicited. MRS. GEO. Low, 808 South Isl St., Stillwater, Minn. New American Roses. IieQSia, Refracta Alba and Leichtlinii. FREBSIA RBFEACTA AlBA, $2.00 per hundred; $15. CU per thousand. LEICHTLINII. $1.50 per hundred; $12.00 per thousand. Address JOHN COOK, Florist, IJALTLAIORE, MD. IMPORTER AND GHOl^lfER HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES HTILLIAM H. SPOOWER, Jamaica Plain, Boston, mass. MIRMOSA ROSES.! At s; .'.0 per 100; ^:10.1)(.I por lUdJ. Address HERMAN SCHLACTER, Florist, W^INTON PLACE, OHIO, ISSS. ISSS. We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2;4-in. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES In large supply at very reasonable prices— ^ot. Beautv Pap "c^ntier, Golden Pearl, W. F. Bennett, The Bride, Her Majesty, La France, Genl Jacq Perle'des Jardhis, Niphetos, C. Mermel, M. Robert, Pierre Guillot, Souv. d'un Ann, Sunset, Mad de Waitevillc, and hundreds of others. nil THE LATEST NEW ROSES— ^""o'^. Mad, EUenne, Mad. Scipion Cochet, Mdlle. Claudine Perreau, Docteur Grill, Vicomtesse de Wautier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA— ^ specialty— \ra.m O O^ O le ^^ Contains over e.OOO Names of {I/ive) Florists, nurHerymen and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Perle des Jardins all sold for this season. I HAVE A SUPERB STOCK OF in gills and half pints at fS.OO and SIO.OO per 100. Address j KADLETZ, p. 0. Box 170. STAPLETON, STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. 3,000 SMILAX. 1,000 PERLES. 1,000 HERMOSA. 1 ,000 N I PHETOS. 1.000 LA France. Address The Floral Exchange. 614 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PERLE DES JARDINS. ROSES a SPECIALTY. Vigorous and robust young plants, propagated from healthy stock, which was never afflicted with Black Spot, nor produced bull-heads. Thumb pots, S5. 00 per 100; 3x1 pots, $10.00 per 100. Also La Ifrance, Niphetos, C. Mermet, Bon Silene, at same rate. Papa Gontier $10.00 to $16.00 per 100. Discount by the 1000. J. K;.A^i>rvEjT«, Box 170. STAPLETON, Staten Island, N. Y. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. 25,000 Forcing Roses for Florists, 2'4-inch pots. Per 100 The Bride, Perle des Jardins, La France $ 4.00 Souv. d'un Ami, 0. Mermet 4.00 Francis Bennett, Duke of Connaught 10.00 Mad. Watteville, Etoile de Lyon, Malmaison.. 5.00 Sombreuil, Hermosa 5.00 Adam Tea, Queen Scarlet, Safrano 4-00 Also 12 of the best new Chrysanthemums at.... 8.00 ED. IVIORAT, 719 Fourth Ave., Louisville, Ky. ORLEANS, FRANCE. ROSES OW THEIR OUCM ROOTS (JIuRSERY Stock of all Descriptions For particulars apply to E. :^B;i«^vieE», jr., P.O. Box 1400. San Diego, Cal. Cape Cod Pink Pond Lily For price list, Plants and Cut Powers, address the original cultivators. SANDWICH, {Cape Cod.) MASS. 478 The American Florist. June I, June Floral Fashions/ White blossoms are more used than colored ones, particularly for room dec- oration. There is no time in the year when apartments are so handsomely embellished with flowers as in the spring and early summer, when out of doors growth is so plentiful. Boughs of dog- wood are formed into wedding bowers and are altogether the most aesthetic material yet employed for this purpose. May bells are also quite fashionable for weddings. These are a chime of three bells of different sizes and different white flowers, the ropes being of white satin ribbon. Lily of the valley, daisies and rosebuds are the flowers of which the bells are composed. A wreath of apple blossoms made narrower at one side and swung diagonally, is another device quite in vogue for weddings. The arrangement of rooms is with different white blossoms, for instance, one apartment will be decked with lilies, one with hybrid roses — Puritans and Mabel Morrisons, and another will be ornamented with daisies. Libraries are embellished with foliage, or quiet flowers such as pansies. Where there is an end window, stained glass etlects are accom- plished with pansy panels. This is a grand way to exhibit the splendid crop of pansy seedlings. Bouquets of white lilacs are the most stylish for brides. These are made large and loose and are finished with white satin ribbon. Bridesmaids carry purple and pink lilacs, the latter being produced in Washington. Brides wear lilacs in their hair, the sprays falling over the veil at the back. Bridesmaids, at full dress weddings, also wear blossoms in their hair to match the flowers they carry. There is generally a spray at one side. When little girls are maids of honor they are crowned with a full wreath of flowers, usually moss rosebuds, or Mignonette roses. Head wreaths re- quire very careful arrangement, otherwise they are clumsy. A new steamer basket appears which is round, has a scalloped edge and no han- dle. The center of the basket is filled with fruit and in each scallop is a cluster of spring flowers, pansies filling one scallop, lilies another, narcissus another, etc. A box of large roses sent as a fare- well gift to a friend departing, is imme- diately placed in the ice box of the steamer, a few roses are taken out daily. Sending so much fruit to steamers seems quite unnecessary, as an abundance of it is provided and is alwa)'S on the bill of fare two or three times a day. It is ridiculous to load a floral basket with lemons and strawberries which ;ire served in proportion at luncheon and din- ner. Lemons are to be had freely at any hour if desired. A cluster of grapes is ornamental in a basket of flowers. I'lo- rists should advise customers in this matter. The decline of the .street corsage bou- quet among tastefully dressed women has been brought about by those who have overdone the wearing of floral bunches on the promenade, in shopping centers etc. A blaze of jonquils like a head light, can be seen a block and these have been attached to the bodice near the shoulder, sometimes. Those who delight in wearing flowers, at present put them on under a wrap, and some men are wearing boutonnieres in.side the coat, because of the display made with large ones. Fashionable boutonnieres are very small for street wear. Quiet but elegant styles prevail in the street. For evening dress or carriage dress the cor- sage bunch holds its own and is worn large. It is never seen on one side of the breast however, but is worn at the waist, or where the plastron is finished. New York. Fannie A. Benson. Cut Flowers in England. At the Covent Garden market, London, the demand is for the greatest possible variety of flowers — any which are solid enough to stand transportation — and in consequence immense quantities of plants are grown which appear almost unknown on this side of the Atlantic, at least for the growing of cut flowers. The only plant grown here which is totally un- known in England (except in botanic gardens) is smilax (Myrsiphyllum as- paragoides. The flowers of scarlet and white ger- aniums are sent to market in enormous quantities. Double white and red prim- ula flowers are much admired and sell well, also the large flowered pyrethrums of all colors. The demand for forced roses is not equal to that in our markets, but a much greater variety is required, H. P.'s of large size and brilliant color and M. Niels being as a rule preferred to any of the teas or Bennett's hybrids. Among the plants or flowers much less commonly grown here are gardenias and stephanotis which are there produced iu immense quantities ; ericas and epacris are also grown by the million. A few pretty sprays of Krica Wilhnoreana at the last chrysanthenmm show in Phila- delphia attracted much attention and seemed to be greatly admired. Would it not pay to grow them for cut flowers here on a larger .scale than has yet been at- tempted? Among other i;nglish cut flowers are the lovely white and rose lapagerias, ixoras, allamandas, bougain- villeas, anthuriums and dipladenias, all of which are splendid but rarely used here as cut flowers. It may take some time to introduce orchids in very great variety, but such cheap, easily grown sorts as Dendrobium nobile, Odontoglossum Alexandrif, C(i-1- ogynes, calanthes and cattleyas could be managed most profitably by any one who has a cool greenhouse and they would add a distinct charm to the florists' window. Poor indeed must be the taste of that individual who ignores the fact that na- ture's chief charm is in the ever chang- ing form and color of her innumerable gems, and is content to gaze year in and out on the same roses, the same lil^- of the valley and smilax, changing only in the number of dollars required to pur- chase them. Florists should in my hum- ble opinion be leaders and not followers of public taste. John H. Ley. A Florist Grows Rich. The florist who presides at the flower stand in the hall of the hotel finds his business here an extremely profitable one, and with these profits is raising a handsome building in Washington, where his greenhouses are situated. He brings here remarkably fine flowers, but he also asks remarkably fine prices, and a dollar apiece for roses is not a an uncommon tax. At this rate it is somewhat of a strain upon the purses of young men to send flowers, but the purses seem to stand the strain, and meanwhile the flo- rist grows rich. — Ne7c Yoik World. The above shows the reverse side of our business as against that indicated by the paragraphs on five-cent orders in recent issues. How happy the florist must be that the "purses stand the .strain " while he is "raising" that haudsome building. May we all prosper and meet in New York in August. H. C. Floral Novelties for Lawn Parties. Bird houses, which are easily made out of cardboard, and covered with vines and flowers (these being sewed on), are ex- tremely ornamental placed on a tree or some rustic support. .\ camp kettle is also a very pretty design for the lawn. Any old iron pot filled with flowers droop- ing over its sides can be hung between cross sticks, which may be elaboratelj- garlanded. .-\ floral scythe looks grace- ful leaning against a tree, and a wheel- barrow, when trimmed with foliage and bedded with growing plants is eflective. — i\'c.-r )'ork Sun, A/ay (>. A reader who sends the above clipping says: "The enclosed dipping from the New York Sun gives some decidedly novel ideas in floral work ; yon will doubt- less appreciate them. The only addi- tional decoration 1 can suggest is a blue churn, lightly draped with greenery held in place by a moire sash, and fdleil with sunflowers, this creation to stand on a rustic soap-box, bearing the legend " B. T. Babbitts Best" surrounded by a floral wreathing." t888. The American Florist. 479 irLHilE /4l!li(i!@M! 1F|L@|!9I!@7 Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.15. Advertisements, lo Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special rosition Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5 per cent; 6 months, toper cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to Orders for less than one-halt inch space not accepted. 1^" AdTertlsementa for June 15 issue must BHACH US by noon, June 9. Address. THE AMERICAN t-LORIST CO.. Chicago. Catalogues Received. C. H. Joosten, New York, Dutch bulbs; Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind., ventilating apparatus; Hillebrand & Bredemeier, Pallanza, Italy, bulbs ; James King, Chicago, baskets and sup- plies ; Ludwig Moller, Erfurt, Germany, garden supplies. Northwestern Fi.orists who intend going to the New York convention via Chicago should advise the Chicago club, care of this office, that arrangements may be made so that they may travel with that club in a body from this point, which will of course be much more pleas- ant than traveling alone. If a sufllcient number signify their intention to go in that way, a special train will be secured from this point to New York. About fifty Chicago florists will go. ofcAaP* MaviCet*. Attend to Your Correspondence. We are altogether too frequently in re- ceipt of letters similar to the following : " I sent $10 some three weeks ago to John Blank, of Dashtown, who advertised in the Florist and have not received the goods nor any acknowledgement of the receipt of the money ; further, after waiting a reasonable time I sent a postal card asking if he had received my letter and have been unable to secure any reply to that. Is the party reliable ? If so can you tell me why he don't answer me ?" In each case of this kind we are obliged to write two letters, one to the complainant assuring him that the trouble is due to negligence, etc., and another to the advertiser advising him to attend to his correspondence if he wishes to retain the confidence of the trade. We can stand a little of this, but it is grow- ing monotonous. We do not undertake to attend to the correspondence of ad- vertisers for them. Self interest if not common courtesy- should prevent any such state of aflFairs. If you receive an order and are unable to fill it at once, it takes but an instant to mail a postal card stat- ing the fact. The one who sent the or- der then knows what to expect, and if his affairs are in such condition that he can not wait he can order elsewhere. The man who neglects his correspondence is not the man who builds up a large busi- ness. We personally know of many cases where neglect to promptly answer letters in regard to small orders has lost the recipient large orders which he would have been overjoyed to receive. If it is too much trouble for you to at- tend to correspondence, please do not advertise in this paper. We wish no ad- vertiser who can not fill his orders promptly, or who when sold out, can not cheerfully advise his correspondents of the fact when they send him orders, and promptly return any inclosure ac- companying such orders. Cut Flowers. Boston, May 25. Roses, Jacqs and Hybrids tl7.00 Tea» ... 2.00 " Mermets, Perles, etc 6.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Panaies . Stocks .. Spirea... 3.00 3.00 25.00 1.60 2.00 l.EO Smilax. Adiantuma Tulipa, narciasus Mignonette Prices for Decoration Day much higher on some varieties. NEW York, May 25. . 100® 1.60 Gontiers, Souvs 2.00® 3.00 Perles, Niphetos 2.00 @ 3.00 Mermeta, Brides 3.00® 4.00 Jacqs 3.00® 8.00 Am. Beauty ... 6.00® 20 00 Roaea, Bon Sile Gladiolus 16.00 ® 20.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Heliotrope, mignonette .50 Tulips 2.00® 3.00 Callas 6.00 ® 8.00 Smilax 15.00 ® 25.00 Longiflorum lilies 8.00®10.00 Dutch hyacinths 3.00® 6.00 Moss roses, per 100 aprays 18.00 ® 20.00 Chicago, May 26. Roaes, Perles, Niphetos (4.00 ® $7.00 Mermets, La France 6.00® 8.00 Bridea 6.00.® 8.00 Bennetta. Dukes 9.00 Bons, Saf ronos 2.00 ® 3.00 Jacqs 10.00 ® 16.(10 Am. Beauties 10.00 @ 20.00 Carnations, short 1.00® 1.50 Carnations, long 1.50® 2.00 Smilax 20.00 ® 23.00 Tulipa 2.00® 5.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Callas 16.00 Adiantum ferns 1.00 Cape Jessamines 2.00® 3.00 Poet's narcissus, ain^le I.OO Poet's narciasua. double 2.00 Pa!Onies 10.00 @ li.'M Bennetta, La France Mermeta Gontiers, Bridea Jacqa, Niela, Cooks Souvs Am. Beauties, Puritana.. Mixed hybrida Carnatioi Lily of the valley Smilax Heliotrope, mign 15.00 5.00 ,76® 1.00 Wm. J. STEWART. Gut Flowers i Florists' Supplies -^3 WHOLESALE ^=- 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS. CHAS. E. PENNOCK, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 38 So. 16th Street, S PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N. F. MCCARTHY & CO. la^HOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort. Hall, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier, Bennett. Pierre Guillott, American Beauty, Mer- met. La France, Malmaison. Cook, Bride, Niphetos, Perle, Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long stems; other flowers in vanety. We shall have a particularly larse lot of Mermets and Perles. so that in sending to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feel reasonahly sure of getting them. Unknown parties must give satisfactory reference or "et us send C. O- D. Write for information. ^^_^;^n^$ 10.000 LILACS ^ J generally extends from '-V^'i^ May 15 to June 1. Please "^ Kiii.-*fc4 order before season com- I ryc^Js mencea. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. Tho^. Yoang, Jr., \ Co., Wholesale Florists, Incorporated 1885, 20 W. S4tll St., STEW YORK. Wholesale Dealer in Gut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. Established 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, florists & (Commission (T\erchants OF OUT Efi^oWEie®, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. C. Strauss & Co., Telephone 977. WASHINGTON, D. C. WHOLESaLE I^GSE (^ROWERS AND DEALERS. LARGE STOCK OF ALL THE NEW HOSES. Orders booked for young stock at special rates. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers ^ Florists' Supplies 51 West 30th Street. NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Roaes and other Flowers, carefully packed, to all points In Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it Is impossible to fill your order. KENNICOTT BROS., Wholesale & pLomsrs. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consignments solicited. 37 Washington Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc., Address, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Water Lily Blooms BY THE Hundred, Thousand or Ten Thousand. l.,ntiK experience in liaiKllini^- Water TJlieR enables uie to Guarantee Satisfaction. WILL FURIISH BLOOMS ALL SEASOI BY COKTRACT. Write for prices and terms at once. Address SANDUSKY, OHIO. 48o The American Florist. June t, RecDA RofeA. Washington. — The safe of Freeman the florist was robbed recently. Council Bliii-fs, Iow.a. — L. A. Casper has now 78,000 feet of glass and is still building. Krie, Pa. — The contract for supplying the city parks with plants and flowers was awarded May 10, to Joseph Kichenlaub. Des Moines, Iowa. — R. A. Rollinson & Co. have recently added three new houses ; one, 60 x 1 7 and two 50 x 1 1 each. Muscatine, Iowa. — Conrad Kranz has recently built three new carnation houses 50x11 '2 each, and a new brick boiler house. Cincinnati. — At the funeral of City Treasurer Albert F. Bahrer May 3, it is stated that flowers to the value of $1,000 were used. Sax Diego, Cai,. — A flower festival was held in this city May 8-14. A floral yacht, made entirely of bulbous bloom was named the Amaryllis. Hartford, Conn. — The Hartford County Hort. society will off'er prizes amounting to I155 at its chrysanthemum exhibition to be held next November. La Crosse, Wis.— Mr. P. E. Steves, who has for the last four years been superintendent of Oak Grove Cemetery and greenhouses, has resigned his posi- tion owing to ill-health. Minneapolis, Minn. — R. J. Menden- hall has built five new houses. Three are 91x20 each; one, 12x129, ^^d one 50x10. He expects to build five more the coming summer. Allegheny, Pa. — A plant portrait of Lincoln — somewhat different from that of two years ago — will ornament the city park again this year. The face is formed of echeverias in various sizes as before. Milwaukee. — Lang & Sons have built four new houses. One, 150x10, for violets; two, 90x20, for roses, and one, 60x12, for propagating. C. Baumgarten has built four new houses containing a total of 3,436 square feet. Wilmington, Del. — The premium list of the Peninsula Hort. society for its first annual exhibition to be held in this city Sept. 18 21 next, has been published. Copies may be oljlained from Charles S. Horn, secretary, Wilmington, Del. Com- petition is o])en to all. Denvicr, Colo. — Henry Lee has built a mammoth seed and implement ware- house with three floors 100 x 125 each. It IS provicriineiils with difVerent plants, wlii, li showed llial lloweriug pants were iiion l.rmlii ill than tli.ise that ilid not Mower. 111. Aiickrs tlien spi.kc ol lliet ing I oil 111 Dlhc the ligue of travel being often far from beneficial, whereas the oultivalion of plants in the pa- tient's own rooms, provided that it was begun in time, would in many cases arrest the disease. The patient must attend to the plants person ally, so as to get the full benefit of the exhala- tions arising from them. i888. The American Florist. 481 Floricultiue was a most pleasing" occupation to those who once became accustomed to it, aud should be cultivated iu doors and out. It ele- vated the mind, improved the intellect aud soft- ened the manners. In conclusion, Dr. Anders hoped the time was not far distant when the house culture of plants would be far more gen- eral than it is. A hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer tor his valuable paper closed the meeting. T«v DREER'S GcARDEN_SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the l)est at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly uialled free. HENRY A. DREEB, FMladelphl*- PAPER SEED BAGS, For Flower and Vegetable Seeds CLARK BROTHERS, Manufacturer-, 61 Ann St., N. Y. DAKOTA WOOD MOSS A New Moss, mannfactured from wood; ol a BKAUTlrUL DARK GREEN .SHADE. Splendid for Florists' use for WINDOW DECORATION, GARLANDS, ETC. CHEAP AND LASTING. Send for sample and prices to DAKOTA WOOD MOSS CO., 653 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. J! [BULii, Our Wholesale Catalogue is ready, and will be mailed free on application. Gt. VAN WAVEREN & KRUYFF, IFIjOHISTS, SnSSENHEIM, near Haarlem. HOLLAND. No Annuls. Wholesale Only. Florist's Letters. PATENT APPLIED FOR. These letters are made ot the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal frames with holes to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames : purple.... perlOO, $3,00 Skil 4.00 Postage Metal Frames word, 8c. per letter. Designs, Monograms, Etc. W. C. KRICK, 1107 Broadway. Brooklyn, New York. M. IVI. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila., Agts.for Penna. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago. Aft west, of P(>rTi»Tj|i7niii« THE ILLUSTRATED Dictionary of Gardening A Practical and Scientific Encyclopcedia of Horticulture for Gardeners and Florists. Edited by GEO. NICHOLSON, of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. JAMES A, PENMAN, 12 Dey Street, NEW YORK. Sole Agent for the United States and Cansida. Orders niay also be addressed to the AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 54 La SaUe Street, CHICAGO THE EVANS CHALLENGE VENTILATING APPARATUS. lat. Give the number of sashes to be lifted. 2nd. Give the length and depth of sashes, (depth is down the roof.) 3rd. Give the length of house. 4th. Give the height from the ground to the comb of root. 5th. Give the thicknesi saah bar. and 'idth of rafters or JOH3V OXJIi'WEJlV, Jr., GREENHOUSE STOCK AND ROSES. Villa Nova P. O., Delaware Co., Pa, Money Order Ottiee: Bryn Mawr. Pa. 2,000,000 CABBAGE PLANTS NOW READY. All orders filled promptly at any distance. WE PACK LIGHT. All leading varieties, |2.oo per thousand. 2,000 or more, at $1.50 per thousand. Special prices on large quantities and to dealers, TOMATO PLANTS Now Ready, at fi.oo per hundred. CELERY PLANTS July ist. Send for list Free. G. R. CLARK & CO. SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND NURSERYMEN, SCRANTON, PA. Mention American Florist. DUTCH BULBS. E. WILTERDINK, 116 Pearl St.. NEW YORK, S<=>XjE: .a.<3^3J3Vr IFOH. E. KRUYFF, Bulb (Grower, Sassenheim, near Haarlem, Holland, B®'rA.:^r.,'iSHiJ3i3 xsxo. Is uow ready to book orders, give estimates, quote special prices and forward Wholesale Catalogue on application. A New Discovery, A^ery Important to Florists for Cut Flower Trade. Dutch hyacinths producing spikes not larger than Romans, but having the advantage of color and better form, which have been recently introduced in Europe with marked success, have not till now been brought before the American gardeners and florists. These small Hyacinths in all colors can be had in bloom earlier than large Hyacinths, it being the intention to use them for cutting. Mr. KruyfFs long experience in bulb growing enables him after a thorough test last year with these Hyacinths, to say that from January these small Hyacinths, pro- ducing flowers of the size of Romans, are even more suitable to the above trade and a great deal less expensive, while the many different and beautiful colors found among the Dutch Hyacinths speak in their favor. Trial orders for these Hyacinths early solicited in order to secure the quantities desired. Varieties might be left with me for best selections, or will correspond with any so desiring. ™^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • PlORISTS, (NiURSERYMEN RUX) gEED5MEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. XBSV. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each oue is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the ofBce to which they were addressed. At this low price every oue in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address Anikrican Klorist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 48: The American Florist. June I, Cleveland. Bulbs have been quite plentiful and of good quality the past season. Arthur Jayues has withdrawn from the florist's business and removed to Chicago to make a venture in another Hue. Mrs. Jayues and his brother Harry continue at the old stand. W. Beaumont has moved a little further up the street to a new stand which is an improvement on the old one. Mr. Gordon Gray has the sympathy of his fellow craftsmen in the recent death of his son, a very promising young man. Miss May Grant, formerly secretary of the local club was married to Mr. Eugene Foster, April 25. One of the florists here is puzzled over the cause of a lot of blue Roman hyacinths bearing a first crop of pure white flowers. The seconds from same bulbs came true to color. C. CoAi, Tar as a PrE.skrvaTiviC. — I have noticed in your columns from time to time mention of different materials for preserving wood in greenhouse benches, but have never noticed coal tar men- tioned. I have tried it and don't want any better. If it gets too thick to spread freely mix it with an equal quantity of kerosene oil. J. M. EXTRA BULBS OF Freesia Refracta Alba Odorata NOW READY. I'er UK) KXTRA SIZK, largest ever oflered » 4 l«l No. 1 BULBS, large Bize 2 .W No. 3 BULBS, good size \.'.« For Delivery in September. ROMAN HYACINTHS. DUTCH HYACINTHS. LILIUM CANDIDUM. LILIUM HARRISII. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS. And all Bulbs used by Florists at proper season. Send for Wholesale Price List ready in September. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLEII, BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. DUTCH BULBS! G. V. VAN ZANTEN & CO.. WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS, Hillegom, Haarlem, Holland. ESTABLISHED 1862. Our stocks are selected with the greatest care for the American trade. Price list free on application— before ordering write for one. HULSEBOSCH BROS., Dutch Bulb and Plant Growers, OVEKVUKN, ill IIAAIJI.KM, HOLLAND, SUPPLY THE TRADE. Address for the United Stalest P. 0. Box 3118 New York City. Wholesale Catalogue ou application. FRESH BOUQUET GREEN r«^ow ojv M.tViVr>. Per Barrel, $2.00; Per Hundred Pounds, $5.50. Sl'ECIAL RATES KOR LARGE QUANTITIES. WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF WICKER NESTS, MOSS BASKETS, BOUQUET PAPERS, And all Florists' Supplies. Let us have your Bulb orders. J. C. VAUGHAN 146 &. 148 W. WASHINGTON STREET, CHICAGO. TO THE JOBBING TRADE. I HEREBY INFORM THE TRADE THAT Mr. H. A. DAACKE, 22 Dey Street NEW YORK, Is my sole Agent for the United States and Canada for the sale of my own grown of whom Catalogues may be had upon application. ® ►!< ® ►!< 3? >x< Ilatii'leixi, Ilolliiiicl. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Single and Double NARCISSUS, Etc. Importing direct should write us for prices. Special rates to large buyers. Largest stock of Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus. Single and Double Narcissus, Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi. Poets Ornatus, Trumpet Major, Double Von Sion. R. VAN DER SCHOOT &, SON- HILLEGOM, near Haarlem, HOLLANO. A" M POLMAN MOOY WHOLESALE GROWERS 0 DUTCH BULBS. HAARLEM, HOLLAND. SEE OUR GENERAL LIST FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. HEADQUARTERS EOR FORCING BULBS. ESTABLISHED IN 1810. DUTCH BULBS. ROMAN HYACINTHS, Lilium Candidum and Harrisii, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, etc. From the BosKoor Holland NtiRSi;RV As.sociation, HARDY LOW BUDDED DWARF ROSES, TREE ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, Azaleas, Lilacs, Hydrangeas; EXTRA STRONG CLEfVIATIS, ETC., ETC. Catalogues for Fall IniportiUiou uow leaily. A,.i.RF.ss: ^, Yl, JOOSU^E^IV^, Iiaxi30i-te>r, .•i Coerities Slip, NEW VORIv. Kl I ,KS"^POR"fERS of FORCING BULBS. M^J \^^ .M^^A \^J %. / SEND YOUR LIST FOR PRICES. OUI^KJIE^ lil^Oi!**., Seedsmen and Florists, lvlII_\A/i3LLJI^E:E:, \A/I^. i888. The American Florist. 483 AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Revised Price List mailed on application. BULBS, IMMORTELLES. J. A. DE VEER. (Formerly of De Veer & Boomkamp.) 19 Broad-way, Ne-w Yorlc. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, OUioules, (France.) Offers to the trade, net without engagement, for prompt or Spring delivery. Per 100. Per 1000 l^ilium Auratum. large bulbs J9.00 $80.00 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, extra 1.75 15.00 First size... 1.60 12.00 Gladioli.largebulbs, fine mixed 1.50 12 00 Brenchleyensis. .. .iXl 7.50 scarlet & crimson. 1.00 9.00 pink & variegated 1.75 15.00 white and light.... 2.25 20.00 yellow and yellow grounds 2.50 22.50 Hyacinthus Candicans, large 2.50 20.00 per 100 perdoz. Dahlias in fine sorts, undivided roots.. 15.00 2.25 " in separate colors, " 12.00 1.75 in fine mixture, " a. 00 1.25 Cannas " ■' 5.00 .75 '■ in fine named sorts 7.50 1.20 Caladium Esculentum, large bulbs — 12.00 1.75 good sized bulbs 7.00 1.00 CliBMATIS JACKMANI and oth- er sorts, Dutch grown, 2 to 3 years old, strong roots 35.00 4.50 QUOTATIONS ON ROMANS, PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, LILIUM CANDIDUM, ETC. NEW CROP, GIVEN ON APPLICATION. Have Removed to 183 Water St. Summer Flowering ^BULBS.^ I»er 100 Amaryllis FormosiS3ima...$15 00 Caladium Esculentum G.UO Cooperia Pedunculata 6 00 --H GLADIOLUS H- CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES Our Selection 10 00 A^ery good standard nam ed varieties h 00 Mixed Reds and Scarlets 1 oU Pink and variegated 2 00 '* Whites and light shades i 00 " YelUws 4.00 New American Hybrids mixed. . 3 00 Good mixed, all shades 1 oO HYACfNTHUS CANDICANS. $5 00 per hundred. RICHARDIA (SPOTTED CALLA), Stj.OO per hundred; Extra strong, JIO.OO per hundred MICHEL PLANT AND SEED CO. 'TIS Oli-v-e Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. OUR WHOLESALK CATALOOUK OF Mention American Flortat. ^ :b xj Xv :b {S 1^ Of all Sorts, Is now ready. Will be sent to all applying that we know to be engaged in the trade — or to any furnishing us evidence, as cards, letter-heads or bill-heads. Y. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NEW YORK. pr. K^. JVIc^VIvl^^sa^K^I^, ieeds^ and Farmer. I • • 5 Such as Baskets, Ira- /EJ 1 1 GQUISIIGSSH^'^- lulbS ■*- plumes, etc For the Green- house or Gar- den. 22 Dey Street, NRW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, <3rH.O"W":E3E».S OIF oxjH. si»3sci.a.ijTi:ES .a^n-E; . Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen, Our W^holesale Catalogue is no-w Published. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY TO SEND YOUR ORDER. LISSE- NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. BASKETS, BOUQUET PAPERS. Send for special list for School Commencements. FALL BULBS. ORDERS TAKEN NOW FOR ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY CANDI- DUM, LILY HARRISII, AND ALL FORCING BULBS. ALSO FOR THE FULL LINE OF DUTCH BULBS. 170 Lake St. CHICAGO. DUTCH HYACINTHS. Our Wholesale Catalogue for the coming season of DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS. AND ALL OTHEK BULBS AND BULBOLIS ROOTS Is now ready. Don't forget to foiward a postal card if you want one, as there is a great reduction in prices of Hyacinths, Narcissus, Gladiolus, and other worth-growing Bulbs and Roots. »E>OE>ieS «& 00., LISSE. near HAARLKNI, (Holland..) 484 The American Florist. June /, Rosebuds and Bad Words. The experience of Florist vScallen iu collecting a small bill from Rose Cogh- lan, the actress, as related by the New Yor'kjourtiai was quite lurid. We give the account herewith : Mr. Scallen had a small bill of I9.50 against Miss Coghlan. and in the nsnal course ofliis business had sent his boy with it. Kach time the boy came back telling Mr. Scallen that Miss Coghlan was asleep and couldn't be disturbed. On Friday, things had not gone particularly well with Mr. Scallen, and so when the boy came back with the usual message the proprie- tor of the floral establishment began to wonder ifshe was ever awake and determined himself to go 10 the Sloan Flats and find out. So up stairs he went, rang the bell and was received by an exceedingly pretty and stylish little maid. " Is Miss Coghlan in?" asked Mr. Scallen "Yes, she's in," answered the maid, "but asleep and left orders that she should not be dis- turbed." " Is she ever awake?" asked Mr. Scallen. "Sometimes," answered the maid, "but not often." "Well." said Mr. Scallen, "it's not a particu- larly busy day with me, and I guess I'll wait till she wakes up'." Mr. Scallen put his back against the jamb of the door and assumed a po'^ition which evident- ly impressed the maid with his intention of re- maining on guard. This disturbed her serenity and she said : *' Very well, I'll go and tell Miss Coghlan." " I wish you would." said Mr. Scallen. Mr. Scallen says that he heard a whispered consultation from the end of the small flat and then a sudden burst of anger from a voice that he had often admired on the stage. " Then," adds Mr. Scallen, " I saw Miss Cogh- lan sailing down the passageway, looking just as she did in the third act of ' Forget-Me-Not,' only her clothes weren't so fine, and exclaiming, * Who is this impudent puppy who dares disturb my rest?' " " When she got up to me I told her I was the man, and that all I came for was a little bill ol $9.50, which I had difficulty in getting, from the fact that she was always asleep." " ' I call this downrig'ht impudence,' said Miss Coghlan, 'and you shan't have a single penny of It."' "I was half in the passageway outside and half inside when Miss Coghlan said this, and at the same time gave the door a vigorous push. It would have hit me square on the nose it I hadn't put ray foot out. which of course sent it back against her. Then she said I had insulted her, that her husband was a lawyer and would soon teach me to come to respectable people's dwell- ings and create a disturbance. I told her I had no desire whatever to create any disturbance at all, and that now I had seen her was perfectly satisfied and would make her a present of the money. I told her the loss of f.so wouldn't break me. and then left That evening, when I wa.s arranging^ some flowers in the store, I saw Miss Coghlan on the arm of her husband, point- ing at me. They went away. I suppose he took her to the theater, and then he came back, walked into the store and asked who it was that had called on his wife that day and insulted and assaulted her." Mr. Scallen said that he was the man, and Mr. Edgerly then launched into a torrent of vituper- ation, winding up with the comforting assur- ance that he would " lick Mr. Scallen for so moderate a sum as two cents." Mr Scallen is not a John Sullivan in stature, and at first de- clinecl the ofl^er. But after a while he jumped over his counter, as Mr. Edgerly's conversation grew louder and more intense, and said that small as he was. he thought he could "lick" Mr. Edgerly anyhow. Then Mr. Edgerly thought it over and concluded after a little whil'e that he would not chew Mr. Scallen up. He went to thedoor, muttered several more adject- ives and departed. This, it seems, was the whole underlying trouble of Miss Coghlan's remark that she wouldn't accept her part in "The Abbe Con- stantin," for when Mr. Edgerly returned to her and reported ihat he had not licked Mr. Scallen she made a momentary demonstration that ap- pearciii hikI Itiul. Oeninliiiiis, l.'ii. Ii-iii^. n M, llclliilnipea. Ki'ver- tewB, Beiinnlns, iMi ., l-lm li |i.it», f [.."lO per doz, A. GIDDINGS, Danvillc. III. Chinese Primrose Seed. FRESH AND RELIABLE. — : PUICEa : — I'er pnckot % .20 Six piicketsfcir .- l.OO Kimrteen piickets for 2.00 ()K1)E1^ BV Xl'MIlEUS. SINliLK FLOWKKINti. Nu. Seeds 1. While; not less tlian 50 2. Dark red .VI 3. Orange .Vl 4. Dark crimson, spotted white 50 It. Briaht lilac, spotted white .'0 6. White, striped and Haked with red .vO 7. White, striped red. laree yellow center l.'» 5. Cheswick red; very dark .tO 0. White, blotched pink 2.'> '0. Kern leaved; three colors mixed I.'i 11. Crested leaved; tlowers white and pink ... :tO 12. .Miscellaneous mixed, best 50 IJOUBI.K FI.OWKKING. 13. Oranee I.'> 14. Pure White 15 15. Eighteen varieties mixed. 300 seeds price, fl.dd Address orders to HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, Shiremanstown, Pa. JOMJV B. 1^^^BEJI«, K.VNKAKEE, ILL. P. 000 Stronc Plants or.Siiiilax from 2^; ami :i.|iicli pcits lit .f.'. (10 per ICd, or.«15 COper I 000. pots. Si. 00 per 100. lOO best Chrysanthemums. $5 (10 per iro. Roses, (Geraniums, Coleus, Aiternanthera, Santolina and other salable plants in great variety. W. T. HKLL. Florist, ikliii. Pa. VERBENAS A SPECIALTY. Flue Stock in bloom and bud. Free from all disease. per 100 per 1000 From pots i 2..50 »20,00 Coleus from pots 2..10 20.ai Pansy, in bloom and bud 2 00 16.00 WM. DESMOKD, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. 100,000 THE CHOICEST OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. Per 100 Per 1000 Fine pot plants in bud and bloom J2.50 S2D.0O — ; NO RUST OK MILDEW. : — t^~ Packed liKht, and Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. RoEMER's Superb Prize Pansies. tV The Finest StrniTi of Punsiea in the World. ,^1 Introducer and Grower of all the lead- ing Novelties. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower. OIK 1)1,1 NISI' iu;, (iKK,>l.\NY. 150 ORANGE TREES, Twenty-four Inches high. Will bear tins Fall. Well established in S-in. pots. Some in bloom now. LA ROCHE &STAHL, COLIINGDALE NURSERY. Delaware Co.. PA. or, 12:!T Cb.slnot .SI., Pill I.ADKLI'll I.V. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed (/". hybrida grandiflora ft. pi.) In the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. O. A.. a-JCoTA-VISSM, NOKTII SAANICH, It. C, CANADA. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS. PLANTS. BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES nut. It you do not receive onv, aend fur It. Addr HENRY G. HIGLEY. C£DAK KAPIDS, lA, FORCING BULBS FOR Fall Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS AH Good Flowering Bulbs. OF NARCISSUS I SHALL HAVE ABODT TWO MILLIONS KKADY FOR FALL DELIVEKY. Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets. 45^ per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers, 90* per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later, 6v per 100. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, one of the largest and best for cutting. 65^ per 100. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil; very fine, strong bulbs; 6i per 100; 505 per 1000. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop Petticoat, but with pale sulphur-yellow flowers, 7i per 100 ; 6^s per 1000, Narcissus Golden Spur, ver^ large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best; 45i per 100. Narcissus Henry Irving, one of the best deep golden yellow trumpets. 60,1. per 100. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting.yellow cup. divisions creamy white, S.s per 100; 701 per Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large single white variety, very early, fine for cutting, 8.^ per 100; 705 per 1000. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, .similar to maxi- nius. (),'. per 100 ; Soi per 1000. Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early, 7^ per 100; 60s per 1000. Narcissus Obvallaris, the true Tenleydaftodil. one of the best varieties, forcingdeep rich yellow flowers of great substance, 8j per 100; 70A pe*" Narcissus Odorus Campernelle. the well-known Campernelle jonquil, very strong bulbs, 55 per 100: 4v per itxio. Narcissus Orange Phcenix. large double while flowers with orange center, good for cutting, Q.\- per KK); Soj per 1000. Narcissus Pallidus PrEecox, the earliest of all: forces very freely; single sulphur-colored trumpets, ~^ per :oo; 6w per 1000, Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting, S,v per 100; 705 per Narcissus Poeticus Plenus, the double while Nar- cissus. 4.* per 100; ,;o,* per 1000. Narcissus Princeps, one of the best forcing sorts; soft pale yellow trumpets. 95 per 100; 8oj per Narcissus Rugilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, very free and very early, 14.1 per 100; i20i per Narcissus Scoticus. the Scotch Garland daflfbdil, a heaiititiil variety both for borders and for fonniL;, t^.^ pet uw; 40J per lorxi. Narcissus Von Sion. true, the double deep yellow daff'odil, 5.t per lou; 40."; per 1000. And many other first-c'ass sorts. List of varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong Hnglish grown liiheiv ~s jier ino; 60s per looo. Chlonodoxa Luctliae. true, Vieauliful blue flowers in caiiy '>i>ring, i.s.v per 1000. Freesia Refracta Alba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure white, sweetly scent- ed flowers, 7,t per 100; 65J per 1000. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES, Tottenham, London, England. i888. The American Florist. 485 A Grand Winter Flowering Tea Rose. ORIGIN UNKNOWN. CALLED BY US "THE GEM." A Special Prize was awarded this Rose for being a Rose of special value, and worthy of merit, at the Penn.Hort. Society's spring show, April.'SS. It is a Rose larger in size than the Perle des Jardins, fragrant, of good habit, a vigor- ous grower, and a very free bloomer. The color is creamy white, shading richer towards the center; the outer petals are occasionally tinged with pink. We have tested this Rose thoroughly the past two winters, and have no hesitation in recommending it as a Rose that florists can grow with satisfaction and PROFIT. Good judges who have seen this Rose growing pronounce it First-Class. READ WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THIS ROSE BY MEN WHO HA¥E SEEK IT: Philadelphia, March 17, 1S88. Dear Sir: — After having seen your Rose growing, I would say it is a Rose in size about like Mermet or Bride, and being a strong grower and free bloomer, that it will prove quite an addition as a florist's rose. Yours truly, JOHN WESCOTT, of Pennock Bros. Philadelphia, March 17, 188S. Dear Sir: — We are pleased with your Rose, and shall plant at least five hundred for our own use. Yours truly, CRAIG & BRO. Summit, N. J., April 5, 188S. Dear Sir : — Having carefully examined the Rose you have now to offer, I consider it a very fine Rose for winter cut flower work, but consider it as undecided what variety it can be. JOHN N. MAY. West Hoboken, N. J., April 5, 1S88. Dear Sir: — Having to-day seen your Rose for the first time I should consider it a first-class Rose for florists use, being rather larger than a Perle, of good, robust habit, of pale lemon color with a slight pink tinge on the outside petals ; resembles Marie Van Houtte, but as seen at your place finer than I have ever seen that variety. ERNEST ASMUS. Strong, healthy plants in 2-inch pots, will be ready June i, 1888, at $25.00 per 100. Send for full descriptive circular. p. S.-THIS IS THE ROSE WE OFFERED IN APRIL 1st ISSUE UNDER THE NAME OF "THE GEM." rv^CDF=?TrCDlM, ^^^IK. -^25,000 MUSA ENSETE,^-^ The Great Abyssinian Banana, Best Decorative Plant for tlie Lawn. 100,000 I^OSE>S PERLES, NIPHETOS, BRIDES, CATHERINE MERMET, PURITANS, LA FRANCE, Mad. CUSIN, Etc. HARDY PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES. Prices extremely Ioaa^ can be had. on application. B. A.. E>rvrvio^^ 00., F=»vC^. WESTERN FLORISTS ... 4 00 Gen. Grant, 3-in. " " ... 4.00 " Mrs. M. E. Page, 3-inch, fine double scarlet 4.00 Asa Gray, G. Mangilii. Grant, Mrs. M. E. Page, Streafc of Luck, Comt. d' Coggi, 2-inch...... 3.00 Heliotrope, 2-inch, 3 var 3 CO Smilax, 2-inch 2.50 Hibiscus, 2-inch, 5 var 5.00 Golden Feverfew, nice plants 3-00 Alternantheras 3 00 Verbenas, a fine lot, stocky plants. Chrysanthemums " ' * ^_.^ , election 3.0U Pansiea 2.00 Can supply the above plants in any quantity from five to one thousand. Address ivi s. GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. Independence, Mo. (Independence la well located for shipping, being 8 miles east ol Kansu City.) JUNE OFFERS. Per 100 FUCHSIA Storm King, 2-in. pots $2.50 " " " 2}^-in. pots, strong 4.00 Phenominal, 21^-in. pots, " 6.00 " Geraniums, assorted, good plants... 4.00 " " Sir Robert Napier, best tricolor $1.50 per dozen . Heliotrope Mrs. D. Wood 4.00 Alyssum Double Tom Thumb 3. CO Asters, large flowering 2.00 Pansies, Imp. Triinardeaux, strong 4.00 " Fine strain German 2.50 WANTED— YOUR TRADE. Bine young plants ready now. from No. 3 rose pots. ORDKKS BOOKED n>r Delivery either in July, August or September. Send for low prices and shipping particulars. Can send by fast freight or express. Will have a fine assortment for planting frames in the fall or forcing. Send for particulars. ALBERT M. HERR, Lock Box 338. Lancaster, Pa. Mention American Florist. 486 The American Florist. June I, Chicago. Northrup of I^a Grange, is sending in some extra well grown parrot tulips. Most Chicago florists who do a general plant trade, sell a goodly number of cobiuas. While there has been no great rush of business, most florists report a very satis- factory trade. John Forster of Evanston, has cut over 30,000 blooms from 460 plants of Garfield carnation since March i. The Chicago Floral Co. has a remark- ably fine collection of all the newer ger- aniums, fuchsias and chrysanthemums. ?;. Weinhoeber will build several new houses this summer at Rogers Park. They will be used principally for grow- ing cut flowers. Gallagher recently made a handsome plateau of roses, carnations and ferns to be presented to a Jewish lady on the one hundredth anniversary of her birthday. The sales of plants, and orders for fine bedding are increasing yearly ; many people who rarely bought plants in for- mer years, now using a considerable quaulity. Ttie show of tulips in the parks was at its height May 20 Thousands of people were attracted to the parks by the beau- tiful display. The beds of standard roses at Lincoln Park came through the win- ter in excellent shape. Felke & Mueller will tear down their greenhouses in the city about July i and remove them to Willmette, where they are now building six new houses. The new place will be devoted principally to growing cut flowers. They still retain their city depot. Indianapolis. Cold weather has had a bad effect on business. Mr. Thomas Lewis, of .St. Louis is in the city for a few weeks. J. D. Carraody, president of the state society, called on us last week. On May 22 the local club attended in a body the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Loyd. Henry Hilker, a well known florist of this city died May 11, aged 52 years. Mr. linker was florist at the asylum for the blind for a number of years and was one of the first to start in the greenhouse business here. The funeral was attended by the local club in a body ; the club also sent a handsome crescent wreath on base. Mr. Hilker was well liked by all who knew him and at a called meeting of the club appropriate resolutions were adopted. At the funeral each member of the club wore in his buttonhole a white rose covered with black crape, these were strewn upon the grave at the conclusion of the ceremony. W. B. Through irrfKiil.iritks in tlie Chicago post- office, coiisidcr.-ilik- mail Mil.lr<-.sc(i lo me hRs l.ecii lost. Tliose of my coi ri si.mii.:. nls who have ad- dressed me l)y mail an. I i,m1-I I" ... ,urc a reply within a reasonable tinn , l^ ill |,lr;,., wnteagam and oWige. the said 11 1 . kuIh 1 1(1. -^ having been now remedied by llu c\ (FOR TYING) Cirrcs-pondenee ."< IkmI. — : SKKUSMAN : 21 South Market Street, BOSTON, MASS BKNI) Foil SKKII ('ATAI.OIil'K. Mention Anierlcun Klurisl. ss,ooo Chrysanthemums OF .\LI, THE • LEADING SORTS; Strong Plants from 2 1-2 incli pots. I'I.ENTV OK CHRISTMAS EVE, MOONLIGHT, And the Best Sorts for Florists' use. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. 3,000 FIIVE CLUMPS MARIE LOUISE YIOLETS, perfectly healthy and free from spol.=. ^6(»>per ujo; $50. (ki per i.txjo. B. P. CRITCHELL & CO., CIIVOIIVJVA.TI, OMIO. Me 1 Klo ROSES FOR FORGING. GROWN FROM THOROUGHLY RIPENED FIELD-GROWN PLANTS /..I /'^A'Axc/-'. .1/.//1, /)/•; ir.rrr/' I v/ /./■'. srwsET, I'Ai'A (;<).v/7/;a-, i:k/i>!-:. j:o\ sii./yj-:. magna CHAKTA. CE.\. JA Cijrj:.W/.\07; A.\l> OniJlK POI'LLAh! VAKIETIES IN LARGE SUPPLY. «S- SEND YOUR LISTS AND H.WE THEM PRICED. SFECI-A-Ii (^TJOT-A-TIOITS IIT IjA.K.C3-E LOTS. Address THEJ r>IlVOI5I3; «B COJVA.I«I> CO., ROSE GROWERS, IZtEST GKOVE, PA. ORCHIDS fi 8PECII1LTY. adequate conception ol its iiiipreceileiited extent. Coleus, Roses, Fruit Trees. Ornamental Leaved and Flowering Plants, also GENERAL WURSERY STOCK Of Hue quality and i The Glass structures covei r.aio feet. HUGH LOW & CO., Clapton Nursery, LONDON, ENGLAND. PRIMULA OBCOXICA FINE. HEALTHY PLANTS. PETER FISHER, Mention American Florist. SMILAX FOR EASTER IN QUANTITY FOR THE TRADE. STOKM KING KUCH-SI A--\Vell n>oted Cut- tiiiKs. »;i.00 per UKI. as t'ood an pot i>lant8. FUCHSIA PHENOMINAL-W.OO per 100, or will exehanpe for Chrysanthemums and Geran- iums of some varieties, and dbl. Abut. Thomp.i. F. E. FASSETT &. BRO., 7s\ GLADIOLUS ^^ TUBEROSES ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. SAMUEL C. MOON, nioKiiisvi.i ItuekK Co., I'A. N. STUDER, Anacostia P. 0., Washington, ll C. « IIOl.KSAI.K Plant and Cut Flower Grower . ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. AVrile for price list. lO.liOOCnleus. Yellow Altemantheras and Aclivran- 368 from S'inch p(tls, f-^ no ner 100. ^ii/t:i iini:iiier t; no per 100. 5,000 Geraniums in food variety, from 4-inch pots. ■ "" lUO. I^arizer lots, special prices. thes from 5,000 C Jo. 00 pe PLflNTS TO THE TRADE I'i'i UK) Ampelo|.8is Vettchti. atronj; plants f 5 CO Pas»ifloni Constance Klliott. .i-in. pota g uq Begonia!«emp.KlKantearoKeH,8-in. pots per doz. 1 UO FieuselastifK, ;Mn. pots per doz. 2 00 Centaiiren Gymnocarpa, 3-ln. pots 3.00 Coleus, assorted 3 qq Chrysanthemums 3" go Roses. Marechal Niel,2^-tn. pots 4.'oO La France. 2-in, pots 3 OO Niphetos. atronp: plants. 4-ln. pots 12 00 IL P. J year, strbntf dormant plant*. .. . 10.00 Metem and Mrs. Jno. LalnK. •'Mn...each .20 Smllax. "i-inch pots o.SO New Roses and Clematis. Correspondence Solicited. 8IJ)NEY TUTTLE & CO., RLOOMINIITON (PHIENIX) NURSERY, bi,<><)imin<;t<)N, 11, i,. ^%riH>RBE^IV^V;S. IN FINE COLLECTION; STOCKY PLANTS. n :l Incli pots. In InnI and bin Headquarters lor Jersey Yellow and Nansemond SWEET POTATO PLANTS. fl .'lU iier IIJIHI in May, and $l.l«l per l.lKKlin .luno. KKKKMAN HHKI'l', .S»ede«lioro, N. .1 Mention Amcrlcun Klorisl. stronn outdoor iT..wri |.hii.l« mostly In bud and om. Innn best llll^c,l - n...iii;bt of one "f the most noted pansv Hi'c. I uiinvfi.. ui (ierniiiny. fl.i^ per 100: »10 per lOIKI. .Icllvcrc.i »l cipics olllce on re- ceipt of price, riciise «riic lol.hc!... \cr> plainly. C. F. osiiokm; .V itito.. Freclonia. Clinutamiua Co., N. Y. I'er 100. l.OOO .„ , ^■■!l«l fiVOO I eiiiiKoiiiuLiis. iiin. cMin-ciion, itt^-in JlMio Coleus, 111,.. |.l:uits, ■.•VIM. pots l.do I'Miislcs Ir.Mii lrM^le^, In l.loimi 3.00 Anipel.ipsi.. i,iiilii.inel..ll!i,;l.ltln.pot 8.0U Vi.lCM^ in M.rlctv.llYlM. pots 10.00 ALTF,iiNANTii(;RAs:;„r.;;',?e^i."nrniSvS'.rn ..«, ^^ Ancruluin. he.l.loiK vnnclies. 2ls-ln lioo [■ucisius.'iiMii.. sons.:;,!. 1.1 :itt-ln..Wto 8.00 Hell..! r.. p.- Ill viiiicly 4.00 "DHCITC ' **dun Ami, Pearl. .Safrnno. Mer- IlUOiLO I "lets, 2Vln. $5 per 100; ^^.^ per 1.000. IJoii Sllem|. -.'Vln. pots, si ronu plants... W.SOpcrlOO Itrides.'JSi-ln. pots, stronK plants r. 00 '■ PupatJonllor. '.'Lj.ln. pots, slrr.nt- plMiitK. s (Kl lien'l .la.i|. ,'>, r. anil 7-ln. p.ils, J.11, vv, ,i„,i :;ii m •• Wholesale list No, ,'1 of Sl.i. k on iipphmilun. I. C. WOOD & BBC. Fishkill, N. Y. i888. The American Florist. 487 ORCHIDS Cheap as Good Roses. Send S two cent stamps for Catalogue and Plate. BRACKENRIDGE & CO., (Jovanstowii, Mil. MANY ADDITIONS TO HIY ORCHID STOCK tliis Sprinf?. Send for Ciitalofiue. CDFRCrt^ I ED^. Best and Largest Stock in New England to Cut CAPE COD PINKTOND LILIES, AND ALL, COLORS. Send (or List. BENJ. GREY, Maiden, Mass. Ferns, Palms, Orchids F£fi/IIS FOR FLORISTS' PURPOSES. BY THE HUNDRED OR THOUSAND, GEO. WITTBOLD, Cor. School and Halsted Sts.. LAKE VIEW, CHICAGO. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and KngUsh varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the new varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist iu the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older Yarieties. Cau supply 100 iu 100 varieties ; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very Low. Address all orders to W. P. SIMMONS & CO. QENEVA, OHIO. OILIBY FL^MTS, WHITE PLUME, I'EKKECTION HEART- WELL, NEW ROSE. GOLDEN HEART, GOLUEN DWARF. $2.00 per thousund, in any desired quantity. Se-\son nEGixs June I and e.xtenip.s to July 20. JOSEPH DUNKLEY, Celery Grower, KALAMAZOO, MICH. SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE For H. P. and Tea Roses, 2)4-\n. pots. 4,000 Finest Named Ranunculi; 2,000 Kulalias, var. and zeb.; 500 Am. Sarineusis; 500 L. Caudi- dum; 20,000 A. Ataniasco; 400 Cooperia Drum- mondi; 100 Iris Susiaua; 100 Hemerocallis flava; TOO Arundo donax var.; 400,000 Sets Ex. Pearl Tuberose, both extra large and medium. Ad- dress at once with offers, MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Spartanbure, S C. CHARLES J. POWERS, SOUTH FRAMIIBGHAM, MASS. [tREEHHODSE, BEDDKi anil MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. Flowiirs and Floral Decorations, For Parties. Weddin;zs and funerals, furnished and arranged to order. KALAMAZOO CELERY PLANTS Ready June lat at !»'^.00 per 1000 for any of the leading varieties; large lots very cheap- Celery Culture complete 50 cts.. or given with all orders of 5000 plants or over. O. BOCHOVE & BBO., KalaiiiazoOl Mioh. ORCHIDS AND PALMS. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. ^""r^^S^'Sgl'^iBt. 6 Fine Orchid Plants, established and growing, all different, at |io.oo. 12 " " " twelve distinct sorts 20.00. Single plants of the Collection 2.So- 6 Palms, best varieties, fine plants 5-oo. 12 " and other choice foliage plants 10.00. A PREMroM WILL BE SENT WITH EVERY ORDER OF $10.00 AND OVER, & WADLEY, 409 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. SIEBRECHT You CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. Contracts made now for Fall Delivery 1888 Callloriiia Lily Bulls Conifers, Palms and Bamboos. H. H. BERGER & CO., 3)5 & 317 Washington Street, San fraxcisco, California. Send tor Estimates. Established 1878. Lily Bnlt)s Japanese Seeds, Trees, Shrubs. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Postofflce Bo Olty of JVro2K:ioo« Mention American Florist. CALIFORNIA BULBS. I will supply the trade with native California PAKDALINU.M MI.IES. COl.OCHOKTUS AND B]iODl,15A A SPECIALTY. 3^^" Prices on application. DUNLAP, Fresno Co., CALIFORNIA. SPECIAL LOW PRICESforJUNE ROSES- Per 100 Per lOOD Malmaison, Sombrieul, Bride. Mad. Alex. Bernaix, Mermet, Safrano, Bon Silene. White Bon Silene, La Pactole, Mad. Camllle, Compt. de La Earth and fifty other good varieties $ 4.00 $30.00 Geraniums, in 20 varieties 2.50 P. Bismarck, Holly Wreath. L'Ele- gante. Mad. Salleroi.Mt. of Snow 3.00 White, Petunia and Hinsdale.. Alternanthera. 3 var 2.00 Chrysanthemums, 50 good varieties 2 00 18 00 18 00 18.00 Passitloras, Constance Elliott, Pfordtii Smithii, Trifasciata 3.00 Double White Primroses 15.00 Bouvardia Leiantha. Flavescens 5 00 Honeysuckles, Halleana 2.00 " Aurea Reticulata 2.00 Abutilons 2.00 Hydrangea Thos. HoRg 4.00 Fine stock of young Dahlias 3.00 Begonia Rubra 3 00 Rubrellaand Serap. Gig. Rosea 1.00 per doz. List now ready and will be mailed on application. .ddress GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, 30,000 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA BULBS, and a limited quantity FREESIA LEICHTLINII MAJOR at $22.50 per 1,000, delivered llrst week in July. A discount will be given on lots of 5,000. Young Roses will be partly taken in exchange, if sorts suit. Address S. EDWARDS & SON, BRIDGETON, Cumb. Co., N. J. FOR SALE. FALL DELIVERY. so,ooo Azalea Indiga and Camellias. lijf- For Catalogues, address Importer of Bulbs and Plants. 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. FOR FLORISTS. Per 100 Coleus, 20 varieties $ 4.00 Geraniums, 4-inch pots, in bud 10.00 2-inchpots 4.00 Roses, 4-inch pots, fine 12.00 " 2-inch pots 5.00 Achyranthes, 2-inch pots, 6 varieties 4.00 Chrysanthemums, 2-inch pots, 60 var 5.00 Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 12 var 3.00 Lobelias, 2-inch pots 4. CO Golden Feverfew, 2-in(*i pots 4.00 Violets, Maria Louise. 2-ineh pota 4.00 Carnations. 2-inch pots. 6 var., strong 4.00 Single Petunias, 2?4-incb pots, good var 4.00 Bcheverias in boxes 5.00 Heliotropes. 2-inch pots, 8 var 4.00 Miniature, 4-inch pots, in bloom 10.00 The above stock in fine, healthy condition, and can be used for immediate sales. Any num- ber of plants may be taken at above quotations, providing you take nothing less than one dozen. GEO. W. MILLER, WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist APPLE GERANIUM SEED. Per 100. Mc; 1,000, $3.00; 10,000 $25.00. Seeds put up in packets of 100 each, and will be ready for delivery June 16, 1888. Cash with order. BROTHERS' INDUSTRIAL. GARDENS, 488 The American Florist. yune r, New York. John Thorpe has been sending the past week Snow Ball cauliflowers to market. Tt-e cauliflowers are very tender and delicious eating and have brought fancy prices in Broadway fruit shops. The seed was planted February i, and sheep manure was used as a fertilizer. Siebrecht & Wadley made an elegant dinner decoration of orchids for Robert Hoe, Esq , last week. The table was laid out in the new style of irregular or- namentation, each flower vase and glass boat being set at an angle. Coaching parties are now very fashion- able, (juantilies of flowers are ordered for these entertainments. In every locality in this city a different retail price is charged for flowers. Prices asked by the modest dealer olfend the florists in fashionable localities, and the prices asked by the fashionable florists disgust the dealers on side avenues. The amiable feeling existing between New York florists is something to meditate upon, V. L. Bogert furnished Soo blooming plants for Calvary Baptist Church Whit Sunday. Fred Donohoe has a handsome store at 940 Sixth avenue. The fine estate of Mrs. John Green of Staten Island, so long under the super- intendence of Mr. Samuel Ilenshaw, is being cut up and sold in building lots. F. A. B. A Cemetery Bouquet. A lady recently sent me the following order: "Please make me a bouquet, suitable to place on a grave in cemetery, for five cents. Please put in a few rose- buds." A. C. SYRACUSE POTTERY GO. Sells Flower I'oU by the crate only, and sliipn all over the II. S. Try a orate. Samples in Hrst crate. PRICES PER CRATE, CASH WITH ORDER: 3,160 Thu 18.00 i 8.U0; l.ii : 6.00; 87.1 3H-inch, iMI 4-1 nch. :«» IH-lnch, 320 6-Inch. 160 6-lnch, »5.60 i 4.75; S.ilO; 4.40; 3.60; A crate weighs 400 lbs. and goes at buyer's risk and freight. Mend for Irt. rates and prices of 17 ready packed crates, and of mixed crates packed to order. We shi|i same day caali comes. Send P. <). order to J. N. PERKINS. Manager, Syracuse. N. Y. D. C. SCHOFIELD. MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse ^FLOWER POTS^ NE,\ai BRIGHTON, PA., Offers to the Trade the BEvST Quality 01 Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEITD FOE, I=Il.ICE LIST. Order and satisf.-ulii ^ warranted in every respect. HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE Price List lur 1888. 8-lnch.,.. per 100, $ 6.60 2M-lncta.... per 100, .63 lUnch. .88 10-ln -Inch I.;i8 12-Inch.... -Inch.... •• 2.20 14-Inch.... -Inch.... " 3. 7.'; llVlnch.... No charges for package or cartage, nple barrel before purchasing 50.00 100.00 Send »l. 00 for *ewhore. Alt Borlslswlll Hnd It to their advantage make the best and strongest ware In the market. Terms cash. Address all comoiunlcatlODS to UILLFINUKK IiK08., Furt Kdward, N. V. .TA.S. GRIFFITH, ^^^^ THB ;: PIONKEB ■: UANUPACTDREB :: IN ;: THK :: VBflT. 306 Main Street. ■ CINCI^'DIATI, OHIO. 8KND FOB WBOLXaiLX FSICI LUjT. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT", GRAPE DUST, &c. J. ('. VAUGHAN, Chicago. PLANT SBKl) CO.. St. Louis. J, M. MiX'ULLOLMiHt* SONS, Cincinnati. J. A. SIMMEKS, Toronto, Ont. J. It. 4 A. MURDOCH, Pittsburg. A. \V. LlVlNCSTtiN'S SON. Columbus, O. M. M. BAYERSDORFER &. CO. 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. A targe vnriety of Hn8ket8 f(ir Miinufiicturcr of Novelties in Baskets KOi^ FLORISTS, 124 WEST 19th St., new YORK. SPRING STOCK NOW READY Ptiiladelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. For DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Immortelle Letters and Baskets, ■— :-^SEIVD TRIAL ORDER. ^^ — . 115 AI>AA\6^TP.£^, ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF F LOWER PoTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 WHARTON ST., PHILADELPHIA. *s* BARBED^ GLAZ1ER*P0INT8, •>f'K' F^OK SALE IN boston, mass. . providence, r. i by Wm. J. STEWART, it; Ilronitleld Street. CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, Ut; W. Washlnnton Street. B. B. chandlp:r, Patentee and Manulacturer. HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. M«DtlOD Am«rlo*Q Florist. ESTABLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by IV. SSTEJFFEJ3VJS, 335 East 2l8t Street. - NEW YORK. H. W. EAMES & CO.'S I'ATKNT TWIN GLAZIER POINTS The twin point at the upper left lianilcornor of cut represents tlio full »izo .>f puints, while the tool that is used forpushioK' the p-'Uits itit^t the wlndttw iralne is shown inunufio-turers claim are far 8U- perliir lii Ihc ..111 io...lc ..I scIHok t-liiss, us lliey will hohl ca. h |.:iri.. 10 pl»<'<., lluis iK.t alhiwlot; IheKlaas to slip. ,-MiiMTii! I.io.lloi; 1111. 1 <'..rs...|ocTit cracklllK. Kach 1...-V c.ii ns.«l rit-hts ao.l.VKI l.-fls. The ninn- ulaclnrcrs al^.. noik.. 11 1....I h.r .Irivio,.' Ihc points. TlU'sc piilril- :iri. II lo'iipcsl an. I l.csl. iinil most lliirlsis iT, ,.v,.r> sliit.. n. tli.. inu..ii. S..1.I liv iM.istHll pr..Mlirii.|il - I~ n III llir .■...iijliv II m.\i don't Moil tlii'i.i :il >-.iii .1l|.pl^ M..I.-, > I .1 1 I.I the IMlli 1 1 :i- «.■ h:n.' im:..i.' ;. ii ;i ii^.iii.iit s with cluu»:..s 1 1 Uiilli,'. s.. \..o I .1 o..t fear charges »ill 1... I iKh. A 1,'ilx'i'iil Diarount to the Ti'ilile. Price 35 cents a box. Tools 15 cents each. Adilrcss all ..r.lers and couininnicatlons to the manufacturers. H. W. KAMES * €'0., Milford. Mhhh. Preserve this advertisement for futuie reference and send fi.r samples before you do your huildlni; and repairs. .Vcntl.in American Kh.rlsl, Delegates .to the next the conventl..iMvllltr,>yel poUmai} (^3 P Cll^^ I..VIII.-, ln.h.u^.p..ll^.^ln• [ILIlllllIIs^s..rts of 'h-hirl'da anil the Ml. Korlulilnforumtlou B, O. UoUormlok, lien. I'asaenger AiTt, Chloaco. i888. The American Florist. 489 ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYines THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers Capacity from 350 to 10 000 feet of four inch pipe Send for New List PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL St , CHICAGO Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan 8, 1887 The best device ever invented for laying putty. ■With tliis you can make old leaky sash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of ave men in bedding glass. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.00 J. H. lYES. DaiBBURY. Cohm S MOLE TRAP For destroyiiiff ground moles in lawns j>arkji, gardens and cemeteries. The only PKRFECT mole trap in existence. C-uarnnteed to_eatch Beedsmen, Agric ^ dealers, or sent by express on receipt of S2*00 by H. "W HAIxKS. RID6£:WOOD N. J Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OH WITH PUTTY. JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOPTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, 14* Pearl Street, NEW YORK. GURNEYh^eater »--vH FOR WARMING |— ^— • RESIDENCES, OFFICES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, CONSERVA- TORIES, ETC., HOT-WATER ^CIRCULATION. v( \ oil iii\estiK:'»^ted the Gurne> 3in of lieitin^b^ HotAVater? If it will pa> >oii to do so. Send >ur Illustrated Destriptive Cat aloftue, free to all. ETt\ \Tlo\ MANUbACTURED BY GURNEY HOT-WATER HEATER CO.. Office and Showrooi ) i, «liita for Description. THE H. B. SMITH CO., 510 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. Reduce your Coal Bills ^CriJRM AN STEAM HEATER ±,r \^a mlWliTltl^ ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR >-■ ^■■■^■■^iH^B WARMINC GREENHOUSES. Gives a moat uniform heat night and day. Can be run with leas attention, and a SAVING of fully 20 to 25 Per Cent. In Fuel over any other method. Burns HARD or SOFT COAL. Endorsed by leading florists. Send for full Illustrated Catalogue, Address HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.. GENEVA. N. Y. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED — TO- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Contracts solicited for Most improved plans. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. B^" Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSOK & CO., No. S3 and 34 Sears Street, IMPROVED GLAZING. , Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints, For butting glass without laps; makes it air and water tight; saves lueLand glass. No breakage from frost. Also the best improved fuel Oil Burners for steam boilers. Send for sample and price list. J. »cr. OA.SSEJI«, 101 Euclid Avenue, CLEVEL.VND, O. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER. NO WIDE-AWAKE FLORIST need be told it will pay him to use Sash Bars, etc. made from -^ CLEAR CY PRESS. ^^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. J^" Send for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. GOLDiSATOsKi^KfJi You will not part thit. For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, d for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for "fop or dew. By dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- . tory to Ag-ents. Sells on its own . talk. Sample by mail, 50 cts. This is the Atomizer that sold so well at the Danbury, Albany and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sells fast: good profit. BKcellent for Indoor plants. Send lor Illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittsneld, Mast. 490 The American Florist. June Index to Advertisers. AdvertlslDK UateB, etcj Allen. W. 8 4 Bayeradorfer. M. M. & Cfe. .iss Bell, W. T 4M Benard, E 4'" Berger.II. n., & Co.... 4' Blanc, A 4! Bochove.G. &Bro 4! Boyson, Jas. L 4' Brackenridize & Co — 4) Brai^ue, L. B .4* Bros. Ind'l. Gardens,. .41 Chandler, B. B 4! Chlpmi Clark, G. R. k, Co Clark Broa Cook, J., Crltchell. B. P. &Cn..4«i; Carrie Bros 482 Curwen, Joh l>aacke. H. A. .48'> Dakota Wciod Muss Co4Sl Desmond, Wm 484 De Veer, J. A 4S1 Devine, Peter 4S!i Diez, John L., & Co. . . .48 Ellis Bros 4So Kaber.Jno. B 484 Fassett, F. E. & Bro.. . .480 Faxon, M,B 48f, Fink 4 Co 487 Fisher, Peter 4.sf» Floral E.xchanKe 477 Gasser, J. M 4S'.I Glddlngs, A 4R4 Griffith, J a Orlfflth,N.8 Gurney Heater Co.. Hales, H. W Hallock,V.H.,&Son..483 Hammond, Ben] 488 Hammond & Hunter. .479 Hendrick, James...... 477 Herendeen Mfj!. Co...48!l Herr, Albert m7 48') HlRley, Henry G 484 HllflnnerBros ...4.88 HitchinK8& Co 4'.itl Hooker, H. M 4'.i0 Hulseboaeh Bros 4,8'> HurlT, Freeman 48<; Ives. J. H 489 Jansen, Ed 4HH King, James 482 Krick, W.C 481 La Roche* Stabl.47a, 484 Lc,iklaridI,unilierCo..48!l Low. Hugh &Co 48C. McAllister, V. B 48:1 McCarthy, N. F. &Co. 479 McFarland.J . Horace.. 487 McTavlsh. G. A 484 Mathews, Wm 487 May, J.N 477 Merrick, A. T 488 Michel Plant&8eedOo4KI Miller, Geo. W 48(j, 467 Monon Route 488 Moon, Samuel C 4811 Mooy, Polman 482 Morat. Edw 477 Myers 4 Co 4'JO Osborne, C. F. 4 Bro..48il Penman, Jas. A 481 Pennock, Chas. K 47'.l Perklns.J. N 488 Phila.lm. Design Co.. 488 Plenty, Josephua 4S'.t Powers, C. J 487 yuaker City Mch. Wk84ai Ramsden.C 4.8^'i Reed 4 Keller 488 Roemer, tYedenck 484 Rolker, A. 4 Sons 48:1 Rupp; U. S. 4 Sons... 484 Sclilactcr. H 477 Schlegel 4 Fottler 482 Schofleld.D. 0 488 Schulz, Jacob 477 Scollay, John A 490 Sogers Bros 483 Segers &Co 483 Siebrecht 4 Wadley . . . 487 Simmons, W. P., 4 Co. .487 Situations. Wants. 4711, 477 Smith, II. B. Co 489 Spooner. Wm. H, 477 Steffens, N 488 Stewart, Wm. J 479 Stimson, E. A., 4 Co. . . 489 Strauss. C.4Co 479 Studer, N 4811 Thompson. G.. 4 Sons. 487 Thomson, J. 8. K 487 Tuttle, Sidney, 4 Co.. .48(1 Van derSchoot4Son.4s;i Van Waveren Gt. 4 ,.481 KruylT.. Zanten.G. V4C0482 Vaughan, J. C 479,483 Ware,Th08.S 484 Weathered, ThO8.W..490 Welch Bros 479 Whilldln Pottery Co.. 488 Wilks, S., Mfg. Co 490 Wllterdlnk, E 481 Wilson. 8 467 Wittbold, Geo 487 Wood, I.e., 4 Bro 480 Young, Thos. Jr.,4 Co. 479 A National Flower. A writer in the Boston Globe feels sad that we have no flower which may be called a national flower, as the German corn flower, the English rose, the Swiss edelweiss, the Scotch thistle and the Japanese chrysanthemum. He winds up by nominating the trailing arbutus to fill the vacant position of national flower of America. jANESViu.R, Wi.s —Trade fair. Very little demand all winter for set pieces or designs ; for funerals mostly loose bou- quets. Good sale for roses for parties. Holiday trade about the same as last year — good sale for holly ; mistletoe very poor. GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Superior Hoi Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave., Brookyn, H. Y. la- .scml forCatalOKue. GREENH0US6 HEHTING. nv A. n. Ft>WLEK. Expliilti!-. fully nil iho bc'.t sy?.tPrny <.f licHlinif (treenhouHeH by btiih Imt wjiti-r in..! l..u-|.ifMMuri! Mteani. Telia ymi ihv pninlM t i, nh i ni .ii-ctiiiK iin apparatus. How lomlju-^i i i i i i-- loca- tions; Rives the results <>i tin iir ex- ferliuonts. Shows how in ri.mi.ud mm miiHi.erof eetof pipe requlreil for u nivin ;.pii.<-. liiiiUaiul other Important matters. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. Sectional View. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES, POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. ALSO FOR HK.\TING WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTI LATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. ihos. 1. f eaitiGred, 46 & 48 MARIOX ST., I« Y. Greenhouse Heatings Ventilating HircHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Mercer Street, New York. Bii?e |jaffepr)S c] jSeilers, "-iiffhteen Rlzea, (iorruqai^a Kire jtjox Jsoileps ©aaale TcJailerS; Cjar)ic0l leicilaPS, J(3as« ]^upr)ir)q Waizi' |i«afePs< Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postaRe for Illustrated Catalogue. I®¥i4 ffiil Water Rrrilers) For Heatii i;.; Greeiilioiises, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating l)y Hot Water. Send for Catalogue. MYERS & CO. 1173 So. 9th St., PHILADELPHIA. WILKS WATER HEATER I For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. Send far Prica List. i.S. Wilks Mfg. Co., Oor. Monroe A Oltnton 8ts.. Ohioaso GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. AM, lil.AZlKUS' SlIl-ri.lKS. ' Writ* for Lateit PrloM. Mention AnierloHn Florist. iiif Rmenca is ' the Prow of the FbssbI; thEre may be mnre co"' „. -Q.iJ [lf>n(jJi '^ are tha Erst to touch Unknown Seas,' '9 ¥ol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JUNE 15, 1888. No. 69. f IHIIE /AllliiDSiM^ IFit@031!@7 Copyright, 18S7, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. General Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago- Eastern Office, Room 81, Vanderbilt Building, New York. aU communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago. Society of American Florists. — E. O. Hill, Richmond, Ind.. president ; John N. May, Sum- mit, N. J., vice-president; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Brom- field street, Boston, Mass., secretary. Thefourlh annual meeting at New York, August 21, 22, 23, The Exhibition at New York. It seetus from what can now be learned that the exhibition at the convention will be what we ought to have. The space for plants and cut flowers has been allotted and it appears from the number of applicants that it is too small, though it is some 6,000 feet in extent. A limited amount of space has been set aside for the exhibition of bulbs, im- plements, supplies and sundries, for which a rental will be charged. Tables will be erected uniformly at a given height and width for which no extra charge will be made, but should exhibit- ors desire to erect any other staging, they must do so at their own expense. The management will endeavor to pro- vide lumber and all necessary material for such purposes if due notice is given. Exhibitors will find it advantageous to send particulars of their display to John Thorpe, Pearl River, N. Y. , who will give all necessary particulars respecting space, etc. If you are going to exhibit at the New York meeting, call the special attention of the trade to your exhibit through the columns of the Convention Supple- ment which will be mailed with the issue of August 15 next. Subscriptions for the American Florist may be left with any of the following : Baltimore, R. J. Haliday. Boston. W. J. Stewart. Buftalo, Daniel B. Long. Cincinnati, Harry Sunderbruch. Cleveland, O. Mrs. E. G. Campbell. Detroit, J. Breitmeyer & Sons Hamilton, Out., Webster Bros. Harrisburg, Pa New Orleans, H. A. Despommier. Philadelphia, Edwin Lonsdale. New Y'ork, W. S. Allen. Aug. Rolker & .Sons. C. H. Joosten. Pittsburgh, J. R. & A. Murdoch. St. Louis, Michel Plant & Seed Co. San Francisco, Cox & Co. J. Horace McFarland. Toronto, Ont., Louisville, J. A. Sir George Thompson & Washington, D. C, Sons. I L. Schmid & Sons. New York Notes and Comments. The long-suffering growers who have been raising flowers all winter for the general good, without very largely bene- fitting their own bank accounts, feel rather better now. Flowers have sold better this spring than usual ; they cer- tainly do not bring large prices, but they sell, and that is not always the case at this season. The spring blooming dark roses. Mon- sieur Boncenue, Baron de Bonstetten and Prince Camille de Rohan, are all sold under the name of "Black jacqs "; some fine flowers have been coming in of late. Monsieur Boucenne is a fine thing, very rich and velvety and a free bloomer, though EUwanger gives preference to Baron de Bonstetten. Decoration Day must have brought a certain amount of money into the flo- rists' pockets, for it was elaborately ob- served, but a good many of the florists who hold what is considered the exclu- sively fashionable trade say that it made comparatively little difference to them. Suburban florists found a large call for plants to be used in the cemeteries, hydrangeas, astilbes, deutzias, and the like. In fact, every festival shows that popular taste is turning towards plants and loose flowers, rather than set de- signs. There is always a certain demand for designs in immortelles on Decoration Day, simply because of their keeping qualities. A good many florists do not like to make them, because they have such a machine-made aspect, and do lit- tle credit to the maker's taste, but of course they have to meet the demands made upon them. Mr. Le Moult thinks his Decoration Day trade was rather larger than previous years ; in his case it chiefly took the form of designs. Among other large pieces, he made a column about ten feet high with an urn on top, which was further decorated by a G. A. R. emblem; this was ordered by the New York iifail and Express as a memorial to General U. S. Grant. After being on exhibition at the Mail and Express office it was taken to the tomb in Riverside Park. Mr. Le Moult always has a good deal to do for the various school commencements, which give a little work to the florists through June and early July ; after these are over there is little doing, except in the way of funerals. Isaac Buchanan is busy with the Union League club grounds ; the spring bedding is being removed for summer stuff. Some beds of cacti form a foil to the brighter foliage; we don't see this class of plants very largely used, though most growers have a dusty bench of cactus over the stokehole, or in some other secluded spot. A bed or two, forming a contrast to other plants, is really effective, as in this case. For a dry, exposed spot, where even the ubiquitous purslane won't grow without encouragement, our wild opuntia is admirable, and gives a profusion of golden flowers. No one will go trespass- ing recklessly on that flower-bed either. As a rule the city florists complain very much of the bedding out trade ; they say it is very light and generally unsatisfac- tory. Perhaps these hard times their patrons have taken to buying plants at the auctions ; they certainly do notbring large prices there as a rule. Good-sized ivies went recently for three cents, and other things in proportion. The orchid fanciers had their chance on June 7, when Young & Elliott sold several thousand plants from Frederick Mau, both established and freshly im- ported. A lot of very fine things were among them. One of the largest com- mercial growers, when asked whether there was any danger of overloading with orchids, said that people who bought with discretion and judgment need not be afraid of investing for five years to come. After that he was not prepared to say. The question for a man to decide is how to buy. Poor varieties of orchids are about the most useless thing a man can invest in, but there is little risk in buying good free-flowering species. At this season there is apt to be a de- cided scarcity of carnations ; they are not doing anything under glass, nor yet out of doors. Out door roses are not in yet ; as previous indications showed, outdcor stuff is late. Lilac is over now; though much of it was very good we saw com- paratively little of the newer and im- proved sorts. A Canadian grower, Mr. Dougall, I think, has sent out a lot of beautiful improved lilacs, varying greatly in C0I0-. The panicles of bloom are larger than usual, and more numerous. Some one around New York must have a lot of the old-fashioned corn flowers, or "Ragged Robin," for there are quanti- ties of it on the street. It is a pretty old- fashioned thing, and its intense blue is unlike any other flower. It ought to take well with our German friends, since the effort has been made to install the Kom blume as the national flower of Germany. It is a pretty idea of a recent correspondent to call the little trailing arbutus our national flower ; the next thing in order will be an amendment to the constitution providing for its pro- tection. Otherwise it will surely be as extinct as the dodo or greenback party within a few 5'ears. Emily Louise Taplin. Nurserymen's Convention. — The thirteenth annual meeting of the Ameri- can Associ.lack spot, grubs, damping or rotting off, drop- ping the leaves, deformed flowers or im- perfect color. J. W. Mhrt/. CiisTiir GROwiNr..— Who can tell us the actual cost of growing and marketing, (at wholesale) i,ihio tea roses, (of star dard varieties) in 2 '..inch pots' Al.so the cost of growing and marketing .s.om tea roses of same kind and size ' Who can tell us the exact cost of growing and marketing under same conditions 1,000 hybrid remontant roses' Also S.ooo of tlie same? Send in your figures. We i888. The American Florist. 495 expect they will vary considerably, but by securing records from all sections we may get an average which will be of value. Ventilators. — ^John Bohan of the Garfield Park Rose Co., Chicago, has a row of ventilators placed over a side walk in addition to those at the ridge, but con- cludes that he doesn't want any more in that position. He says that he has to guard far more carefully against mildew from those ventilators than from those at the ridge. Packing Plants — Another Protest. I desire to join Mr. Williams and West- gate & Son in their gentle protest against the universal custom of crushing the balls of dirt together when shipping plants. At least it seems to be universal because of plants bought this year from every point of the compass they have been invariably so crushed. I begged one firm in affecting terms of entreaty to turn the plant out and wrap it carefully just as it came from the pot and they did actually wrap up about twenty-five in that way when the genius of total de- pravity seemed to get the best of them and the remainder, several hundred, were everlastingly smashed together in the old fashion. How shall we pot plants thus treated ? Pot them as they are or press the ball of dirt back intosomething like the original shape ? I do the latter as a choice be- tween two evils and when I hear the roots crack, I am sorry to say, it evokes ejaculations better fitted for a ward meet- ing than a tea-table. Plants thus in- humanly treated get over it, but that is by no fault of the shipper, who has done his best to ruin them. Growing plants in pots is itself a deviation from nature but the plant submits to fate and adapts itself to its environments, growing its ro3ts in circles instead of downwards or outwards and eventually forgets, or seems to forget, its original nature. Just when it is cheerfully accepting its abnormal state and sending a thousand tiny rootlets in concentric and embrac- ing circles, the inhuman shipper lifts four or five and crushes the circles into pancakes and we get the mass of roots and dirt out from the bundle in prisms, dodecahedrons and every other shape except that of a truncated cone, in which they were grown. But the burlesque is that the hand of the shipper who has thus crushed a thousand shapely roots into a shapeless mass, takes the plants, bleeding from a thousand veins, and wraps them tenderly in soft mess and paper as if they were too fragile for aught but tender handling. When I see that careful moss packing and those crushed, mutilated and mangled roots the incon- gruity makes me tired. I used to think we were the only sufferers and that per- haps it arose out of the very general but greatly mistaken notion, that anything will do for Texas, but since I find it gen- eral, I guess it comes from the evil aris- ing out of the fall of Adam. I make my protest modestly, being but an humble member of the great profession. There may be some occult and deep meaning to it which is not embraced in my lim- ited knowledge of plant physiology, if so I would travel a thousand miles to learn from the great lights the secret of raising plants by crushing and bruising the roots. The plant trade is over here and my stock plants under humane treatment aud good rains are growing so madly that you can almost hear them grow, but if there is a better way of raising plants and children I want to know it. It may be rough treatment is the best. Mark Twain says the best way to raise a boy is by the hair. Perhaps the best way to raise a plant is to smash the roots. Ouien Sabe? J. H. Hurwood. Waco, Tex. Are You Going to Build? Are you going to build any new houses this year? If you are considering the matter now, look well at all sides of the question before you make a start. Are the houses you now have all in first- class condition? If not, first devote your attention to them. After that is done, and they are all in strictly first-class shape, if you still think you need more room, and have the money with which to build, go ahead, but don't build at all unless you can do it right. Build good houses or don't build any. In a large majority of cases where flo- rists build new houses the money would make far better returns if invested in improving the houses they already have ; in arranging for a better water supply ; in securing labor-saving tools; in employing extra labor at a time when it is needed ; in laying in a full winter's supply of fuel at a tmie when teams and hands are not employed otherwise, and coal is cheap, and in securing liberal discounts for cash on bills of goods. In any event, before starting to build, draw a plan of the sort of house you want, and remember that a poorly constructed house is an expensive one in the end. If your money is limited build a few good houses with modern conveniences, rather than a larger number, which will always be eyesores, be a continual expense for repairs and begin to tumble down in a few years. Well built houses may cost a little more at the start but they are the cheapest in the end. By well built houses we do not mean those to which any useless ornament has been added, but those in the construction of which first-class, durable material has been used, where the wood-work has been treated to several coats of paint, the posts set on stones, iron pipes used as sup- ports, either wooden or drained cement walks, sides of solid beds made of brick, convenient ventilating machinery, water supply carried to every point of the house and a hundred other little conveniences which save labor and add efficiency. You know what you would like to have, and our advice is to have what you do have good even if you can't have so much of it. Repairs. The time for annual repairs will soon be at hand. Are you going to rebuild that boiler shed of yours or will you con- tinue to drag coal or coke across the bare ground by the shovelful, throw a little fuel and a great deal of dirt on the fire, and wonder why your boiler don't do as good work as your neighbor's ? By the way, if you do rebuild, we advise you to build the foundation before you put on the roof. Many florists who are of neces- sity amateur carpenters generally begin at the top and work down. Don't be so ambitious ! The roof won't amount to a row of pins unless it has a solid founda- tion to stand on. In visiting florists' places we have observed many such struc- tures which though but a few years old were already liable to topple over- at any moment. Such a structure is an expen- sive one in the end. Do your stoke holes consist of simple holes in the ground "sided up " by noth- ing but the soil and coal dirt? If so, please have them changed into respect- able brick-lined pits, and a good brick or board floor to the boiler shed before you invite us to call on you again. Are your houses provided with well drained cement or wooden walks ? Unless your soil is nearly pure gravel you cer- tainly should have them in every house. A good, cheap wooden walk can be made by running 2 x4s on each side and tack- ing on narrow boards of chestnut or yel- low pine crosswise, leaving half an inch space between. Then it will not be necessary for yourself and visitors to skate along in the mud or to straddle the walk when that leaky hose of yours has turned it into a miniature canal. Also please put in a strong new bench in place of that old one which was so rotten that it came down bodily when we grasped it to hold ourself up when slipping in the slimy canal which you dignified by the name of walk. How about that house where the slime and dirt has accumulated on the sash bars until the grime is half an inch thick ? Are you going to take the glass out, scrape and paint the bars and reglaze the house, or are you going to entirely re- build it ? We would advise you to do either one or the other before wasting any more labor or fuel in again attempt- ing to grow any thing in it. 496 The American Florist. June T§, The Calceolaria. The value of these as early spring pot plants has been forcibly brought before Chicago florists by the large quautities of well bloomed plants which have this spring decorated the greenhouses, at the various public parks. Many florists have already had inquiries for them from customers who had admired them at the park conservatories, and one florist states that he could have sold quite a quantity readily at from $i to f 1.50 each. In spite of their fragile appearance they stand transportation well and last a long time in living rooms. Two plants which were already past their best remained in good condition with us for two weeks when placed in an east window, after the plants had been carted around con- siderable, as well as being left overnight at the photographer's place of business. As they can be easily grown and good plants can be retailed at 50 cents each, realizing a good profit at that figure, it seems strange that they have been so neglected by florists. Mr. .Stromback, head gardener at Lin- coln Tark, Chicago, sows the seed the latter part of August. The seedlings are pricked out into boxes as soon as large enough to handle, and when they have grown there to a sufficient size they are potted singly into 2 'i-inch pots, and kept in a temperature of 50° to 55°, close to the glass and well watered — the calceolaria should never be allowed to become dry. Fumigate regularly once a week as if greenflies get a start on them it is very hard to get rid of them without injuring the plants. When well pot bound in 2,'2-iuch pots repot into 4'2'-inch pots and if very strong plants are wanted they should be subsequently transferred to S-inch or 6-inch pots. The soil should be light but rich. The plants should be lightly shaded in spring when the sun is strong and plenty of air should be given at all times when weather will permit. Plants fully equal to the illustration may be easily grown by any careful grower. A good strain of seed is of course essential. As an illustration of the manner in which these plants when in bloom take the popular fancy, we must relate that Governor (Iglesby, who recently visited the Lincoln Park greenhouses in this city, was so taken with them that a plant was presented to him, and he would not allow it to be shipped to his home in Springfield, but after having it wrapped up in paper took it in his arms and car- ried it tenderly home himself. Cultural notes on calceolarias by Wm. Falconer may be found on page 368 of Vol. II, May i issue of 1887. An International Race of Pansies. With great interest I read the report of Mr. Penys Zirngiebel under the above heading in a recent i.ssue of the Ki.drist. Of course the Rugnot pansies possess very fine colors, but the flat form of the flower and the slender growth of the plants I do not like. The flowers should stand on stiff stems, the petals should be of good substance, thick and velvety, and not so thin and weak that when the wind blows the flowers resemble a lot of but- terflies on the wing. This first retjuisite of a good pansy is not to be found in the Hugnot strains. Florists prefer flowers with thick petals, as they keep better when cut and used in bouquets, etc. Mr. Zirngiebel says in his report "seed was procured direct from the most repu- ted pansy growers in England, France and Germany, with the request that as the seed was to be used for competition, to send the best they had, regardless of cost," and those who read my name in his report will imagine that he had secured seed from me last year, but the fact is I have sent him none since 1885, since which time I have made great im- provements in my strains. My best strain — the "Giant Five Spotted" was not off'ered till 1886. I therefore think that Mr. Zirngiebel hardly treated nie fairly in his tests and consequently in his report. Fred. Rokmer. Quedlinburg, Germany. Strengthening Roofs of Small Green- houses. The accompanying sketch shows a small iron truss used by Mr. Peter Hen- derson, Jersey City, to strengthen the roofs of a number of his iifoot houses. It seemed to answer the purpose admir- ably and offer little, if any, obstruction to light. It is of cast iron, lightly made, and attached to the rafters by screws. A Point for Southern Readers. Of the large quantities of Cape Jessa- mine (gardenia) buds shipped to the north each spring a very large portion are worthless when received through ignorant or careless packing. As these buds when received in good condition are very welcome and useful, especially at Decoration Day time, we give a few directions for packing in the hope of benefitting both shipper and consignee. The flowers should be cut only when they have attained their fullest dcviiofi- nient as buds, but he/ore the flowers open. Cutting the buds while green, or the flowers after they are open is not only a waste of time but of money as well, in paying transportation on some- thing which IS absolutely worthless to any one. The buds should be cut with stems not less than six inches in length (the foliage may be removed from the lower part of the stem if the latter is very long, but plenty of foliage should be left for a few inches below the flower) and the stems placed in pots of water in a cellar or cool place for at least one or two hours before packing. This gives the buds a chance to fill with water by absorptif>n and prevents them from be- coming "flabby" so (|uickly as when packed directly they are cut from the plants. The buds or blooms themselves should never be wet as they then quickly turn brown. The best material for pack- ing is sphagnum moss, but if not to be had what is known as " I'lorida moss" will answer. losing a berry crate or box, place a little moss across the bottom at one end to support the buds of the first row, then place a light layer of moss over the stems, lay on the next row and con- tinue until the box is full having a layer of moss over the stems of earh row. The moss should be quite damp but not so wet that the water will run from the moss on to the flowers. The box should be packed .so snug that the contents can not move about in shipment. If packed according to directions the flowers will lie in a slanting position, the bud being at the highest point. Thin strips of oiled paper, aljove and below the buds only, would be an additional safe guard against the flowers turning yellow or be- coming spotted by water standing on them. The buds stand transportation well when correctly cut and packed, and when they arrive in good condition sell well, but if poorly cut and packed they are absolutely worthless, hence the im- portance of starting right. Many com- mission men consider themselves lucky if they get the cost of express charges back on a lot of poorly cut and packed buds. There are in New York a half dozen and in Chicago two commission men who sell exclusively consignments of cut flowers, and if you intend to ship send to them by all means rather than to a gen- eral produce commission man who knows but little as to the real market value of the flowers. Ifsenttothe latter dealers the consignments are fre(iuently jobbed out to "street fakirs" at ridiculously low prices, who peddle them on the streets for anything they can get and thus demoralize the market. Regular cut flower commission men have exten- sive ice boxes and cool cellars for pre- serving their stock and can thus equalize the fluctuating demand by holding such easily kept things as correctly cut and packed gardenias, but the produce com- mission man has not these facilities and sells at once for what he can get. Southern papers will benefit their rural readers by inserting the above in their columns. White-Flowered Azaleas. Azaleasmay be divided into two classes, the deciduous hardy kinds, and the ever- green or greenhouse varieties, to which we here confine our remarks. They be- long to the heathwort family, and are very closely allied to rhododendrons. Thanks to the persistent efforts of the florist and hybridiser, azaleas are now to be found of almost every shade of color, whilst they are extremely free flowering, and their blooms yield a delicate per- fume. These qualities combined have led to their becoming universally popu- lar, and they are now almost indispensa- ble, not only to those who have accom- modation for them as window plants, but also for those who grow them into enor- mous specimens for the embellishment of their large greenhouses and conserva- tories, and for public exhibition. With all this popularity, however, I have never heard a good F;nglish name for these In- dian azaleas. Azaleas are extremely free- flowering and ornamental, and they yield easily to the influence of artificial heat, so that with a little gentle forcing plants may be had in flower from Christmas to niidsuni- nier, if a sufficient stock can be kept to maintain the succession. Moreover, the plants that have been forced for a year or two will naturally produce their blooms earlier, and, therefore, these par- ticular plants should be kept for the earliest bloomers, as very little forcing will be necessary. Those plants which have been forced should be kept in heat to finish their growth, and when this is completed, removed to the greenhouse, and afterwards to the open air, in order to thoroughly ripen their wood and set their buds for the next season, but those plants which have not been forced I pre- fer to grow in the open air, and if the plants are not too large and unwieldy planted out in the open. I am quite i888. The American Florist. 497 C^\.cto\.^w^. aware many disagree with this system, but I have never known anyone who has given it a fair trial to have anything to say against it. The advantages to be ob- tained by adopting this system of plant- ing out azaleas are rich deep green foli- age, entirely free from thrips, and with such an abundance of bloom as cannot be imagined by those who have only seen them under pot culture. It is true, how- ever, that treated in this manner they do not increase in size so rapidly as those specimens grown under glass, because the growths made in a season are much shorter, but this is really an advantage to those having but limited space, at the same time the plants become very dense and compact. The only drawback I have found in practicing this system was that as the plants rooted so freely when lifted in the autumn, they required, after a season or two, a much larger pot than was compatible with the size of the plant. To obviate this I had the sides of the balls of earth scored and slightly reduced every year before planting them into their siunmer quarters, a plan which I found to answer admirably. These azaleas were not planted indiscriminately in the borders, but in properly prepared beds, and as the subsoil was sand no fur- ther drainage was necessary. The com- post consisted of peat, loam, leaf-mold and sand, in the proportion of about three parts of the first and one each of the other ingredients. The plants were never allowed to become dry at the roots, and during dry weather the water was applied by means of a hose to the foliage and roots every evening, and I have never seen cleaner or more hand- some specimens, and none which could approach them for freedom of flowering. All growers have not the convenience, however, to carry out the planting-out system, but I strongly advocate growing the general collection of plants in the open air. In the first place, it produces foliage of such depth of color and clean- liness as is impossible to obtain under glass, even with great expenditure of labor and expense. The plants become well and regularly set with flower buds and not one- sided and gappy, as is often the case with indoor grown specimens. The plants should be set outdoors in an open space, so that the sun may shine upon them on all sides at some time in the day, and so arranged that each plant will shade its neighbor's pot. In order to prevent the pots becoming sufliciently heated to burn the roots, the outside row of pots should be surrounded by a low hedge or fence, which should not be higher than the pots, otherwise the bot- tom part of the plants may be deficient of bloom. In the autumn the plants should be housed before the frosts begin, and they should be kept cool and quiet, but not allowed to suffer from drought. An over-supply of moisture, however, is equally dangerous. Azaleas are specially valuable for cut flowers, as they bear cutting with im- punity. Azaleas are easily propagated from cuttings or by grafting. The latter process is the most usual, because many of the finer kinds are somewhat bad growers upon their own roots, and derive much benefit by being grafted upon a strong growing stock. The following comprise some of the very best white-flowered azaleas in cul- tivation : — DEUTSCHE PERI,E may be accepted as the very best double-flowered white variety in cultivation. It is a very early and free-blooming variety. The blooms in the bud state are very charming, re- sembling miniature rosebuds, whilst they in all stages are of the purest white. A. BoRSiG. — A variety of good form, very double and pure white. Bernard Andre ai,ba is a compact- growing variety, and has a fine double flower. Flag oe Truce. — Flowers large, of good form and substance and very double. Helen Carmichael. — A very large double pure white flower. IMBRICATA. — This form is the most perfect double flower I know ; it is, how- ever, sometimes streaked with rose. Louis Von Baden. — One of the best single whites. Madeline. — Flowers very large, smooth, and of great substance, pure white and semi-double. Madame Charles Van EckhauTE. — Very handsome, large, pure white, the flowers having crisped edges. Mlle. Marie LEFEbvre. — An excel- lent form, Mrs Wright. — A fine semi-double flower. Princess Alice. — Finely formed pure white flowers. Princess Louise. — An exquisite double form of great substance. PUCELLB DE Gand. — A very fine pure single white variety. Raphael. — A fine, sweet-scented double white form. REine de Portugal. — A double form of great substance. Rosa Bonheur. — A superb large sin- gle white-flowered kind. Souvenir de Francois Vervaene. — A very large free- flowering form. — W. H. G., in London Garden. [An engraving of AzaleaDeutsche Perle appeared on page 279, February i issue of present volume. — Ed. A. F. ] Stock Plants. — Look out for your stock plants now. Label them "not for sale " before some ignorant assistant sells them, and see that they are not neglected in the rush of spring trade. Some inex- perienced florists keep over old plants year after year for stock. Don't do it. Keep only young vigorous plants, but have plenty of them, and above all don't let their growth become checked by neg- lect. Give your stock plants the best places in the house. You can't expect healthy progeny from unhealthy parents. Storage Room. — When you are rear- ranging your storage room this summer don't forget to provide a bin of liberal capacity for the storage of potting soil for winter use. Have the soil in a bin, under cover before November. Don't neglect it and then be obliged to thaw out lumps of soil during the winter when you run short. An additional smaller bin should also be arranged for to hold a supply of sand to use for propagating. These little arrangements cost only a trifle, but they save considerable labor and consequent expense if attended to at the proper time. If your storage room for fuel is insufficient, be sure to enlarge it this summer. There are few florists who would make a mistake in doubling their present storage room. 49S The American Florist. june 75, I^V' Soil for Final Potting. The lime is fast approaching when the plants will require to be transferred to their flowering pots. The preparation of the soil for this final potting demands cousiafrable attention where a large number of plants is grown, as it is un- wise to delay the potting of the plants after tliev are riuite ready and the pots well filKd "ith roots. The soil should be of a good kind, but the best compost that can be obtained is useless unless the wateiiiig and general management afterwards arc correct. It is a mistake to suppose that the soil must be prepared and stacked for six or twelve months previous to using it. No absolute rule can be laid down as to what mixture is the best, as soils differ so much in na- ture in vaiious parts of the country. I will endeavor to make this part of the subject as clear as I can so as to suit var- ious localities, just describing the diflfer- ent ingredients used. Loam, as it is called, is composed of the top spit of an old pasture cut accord- ing to the depth of the fibrous roots of the grass. In some places it may be cut three inches deep, and in others one and one-half inches will be euough to obtain all the fibrous parts, as much depends upou the time the pasture has been laid down. It should be cut some time pre- vious to using, just long enough for the grass to decay, but preserving the fibrous roots intact. Loam, as described, will form the staple of the compost, and in so3ie districts is hardly obtainable of this quality. Many growers of chrysan- themums have to put up with a very in- ferior class of soil, and such men are, therefore, of necessity heavily handi- capped as compared with those who have a large estate to select from. 11 the turf is light in character and cut from where the land is of a sandy nature, ground oyster shells should be addeorous, and acting as a storehouse for ammonia. If the turf is of a retentive character the soil should be .sifted to remove the finer portion, as this prevents a quick passage of the water when apjilied copiously. Those growers having a rather light soil at dis- posal are much more favored than those who have to depend upon soil which is of a clayey nature, and, consequently, much more leteutive. The moisture does not escape so readily as it does when the compost is lighter in character ; con- sequently feeding the plants afterwards cannot be so fieis,Jiine s-] It ha,? been the custom for many years in England to have rose shows in nearly all of the prominent and in many of the smaller cities. They are usually held early in July, outdoor roses being in their prime at that time. From the glowing descriptions given me by some who have been fortunate enough to be present at these rose shows, I can well imagine that no visit to the rarest collection of art could give nearly the amount of delight that has been yielded by these beautiful queens of nature, grouped tastefully by the careful hands of those offering them for competition. I do not know whether an undeviating rule has been laid down with reference to the manner of exhibiting roses, at the Crystal Palace shows, but I presume it must be the case, inasmuch as the many exhibitors presented their thousands of beautiful cut roses in a uniform style. Boxes about 18 x 24 inches are filled with fresh green moss in which were hidden small zinc receptacles, which would hold water, in which the stems of the roses are introduced. All specimens are named and being arranged artistically in regard to size and color, present a beautiful ap- pearance. If I remember rightly six shillings admittance is charged to this show and the Crystal Palace was crowded with visitors. So great was the crowd upon the occasion to which I refer that to prevent confusion it was necessary to form the people in line, and it took a long time for one to pass down the long avenue past the tables upon which the roses were grouped and back again on the other side. Reynolds Hole, in his book, speaks of the delightful influence these exhibitions have had with the working classes in some of the manufacturing districts. Money which might be spent in ways which would be demoralizing, is paid most willingly by poor men for fine new and expensive varieties of roses, not only with the idea of competing for and possi- bly winning the prize, but for the delight of gratifying the sense of beauty which is possessed so largely bv the rose-lover. True the English climate is better adapted for the culture of fine, outdoor roses than ours, but do we do the best we can? Are the pruning, the watering, the watching for and destroying of slugs and other enemies, the mulching and many other cares attended to as they should be? T'nder glass we all agree that dead leaves, mildew, red spider and other bad things reflect upon the gardener — that it is not necessary to have them. Can not unfavorable symptoms and circumstances be controlled out of doors as well, by proper and untiring attention ? Is it not desirable from a business point of view that the planting of rose gardens in our country should be encouraged? What will do it so well as to have rose shows ? The love for flowers is a universal one, and who does not love the rose best 01 all ? If it were possible to duplicate here the rose shows of which I have spoken, the whole community rich and poor would deem no sacrifice too great to make to attend it, and would not be con- tent till all their sisters and their cousins and their aunts came too. I have referred in this paper entirely to the exhibiting of outdoor roses ; but it is equally possible to have a creditable exhibit of roses from under glass. It surprises me very much to see in many greenhouses such utter neglect of plants when the spring months appear ; it is too much trouble to build up the fires even if the thermometer does fall to a point which is decidedly unfavorable to the well being of the plants, and "why should we pull out the weeds now when in the course of a month or two we must replant?" False reasoning. Of course people do not want sick, poor roses, but there is always a sale for good ones, and we can have a fine collection to send to the June show, of indoor roses which in conjunction with the best we can do in outside varieties can not fail to soon help us up to the standard of our English cousins. I understand that in our sister city Boston, the June rose show is the most successful one that they have during the year. Jlany people contribute to the show, generous prizes are given, and it always proves a success. 500 The American Florist. June -5 ^ftort Qote4). The Geranium. — Who can tell us what it costs to grow and market 1,001) geraniums in 4-inch pots !" Who can tell us the cost of growing and marketing 5,r>oo geraniums? If you have kept a record of expense, please send it in. New Begonia Pendula.— A colored plate, published by John I^aiug & Sons, the introducers of this novelty, repre- sents a handsome plant growing in a basket, the plant covered with large pen- dulous blossoms of a bright rosy scarlet. New Lapageria, Nash Coiirt Var- iety.— This variety of Lapageria rosea superba is introduced by John Laing iS; Sous, London. The flowers measure four inches in length and are of a deep, rich color. The English horticultural press consider it to be a great advance over the old form. The thirtieth annual report of the Missouri State Hort. society has been received from Secretary L. A. Goodman, Westport, Mo. It is a neat volume of 48S pages and contains the many interesting papers read at the meetings during the past year, together with the discussions on the same. Light. — What makes a new green- house so light? Simply because the glass is clean and the bars are newly painted. The size of bars and glass being equal, you can make that dark house just as light as the new one by a little labor and paint. You know the difference in value of a light house and a dark one. Need more be said ? Packing Plants. — Shippers of plants will find "Excelsior" (commonly used for filling cheap mattresses) an excellent thing to pack around plants to keep them snug without bruising them. While fully answering all requirements it will not pack so tight as to exclude air — quite an important consideration in warm weather. Try it, the cost is slight. CarnaTion.s. — In reply to S. A. the distance at which the plants should be set from each other on the bench should be governed by the size of the plants. Ten to twelve inches each way is the usual distance. Carnations will do al- most equally well in light or heavy soil if accorded treatment suited to the soil. Good drainage is necessary, and with heavy soils plenty of artificial drainage should be provided. Building. — Those who contemplate building new houses this summer would do well to refer to a paper on "Model (ireenhouses and how to build them," read before the Philadelphia convention of the S. A. I'", by John N. May, and to be found in the printed report of the society for i,SS6 at page 5;,. The paper is illustrated by diagrams in detail and a sectional view of a three-y individual exhibits and not wUh reference to combined harmony ol color and character. The flowers are beautiful, but higgledv piggledv, and one color kills an- other. What chance has a bush laden with del- icate purjjle flowers, or the ilrab, c|uaker.like blooms that one occasionallv sees in this exhibi- tion to obtain its lull meed of admiration after one's eyes have been filled and saturated with brilliant vcllows or blood-like reds? The eyes which aic most .sen.sitive to colors often find tlial tliey leuiaiu >ipou the retitia as if photonraphed there, and alTe:t all other tints for a time. Why not, say after the flowers have been exhibited for one day in groups as furnished by the indi- vidual exhibitors, rearran»-'e them with a view to their ;csthetic effect in combinations, as the Japanese do in their own exhibitions We should have anew ilelight in the flower shows Your Fall Trade List. Print your i'ALI. trade list in the .■\mi:rk'an Florkst. It will cost you less money and do you more good than to print and mail your list yourself. We will print and mail your list, in the col- umns of this paper, to .s.ooo buyers for much less than the postage alone would cost you. \ full page in the Florist co-sts only I42 for one insertion. It would cost yon twice that sum to get up a list of your own and mail it to 5,0c «> addresses. Think it over ! We can save you money and secure you better results at the same time, for the Fi.OKisTis preserved while your trade list otherwise mailed would rarely be kept on file. We will print i888. The American Florist. 501 extra copies for you — from the type after being set — at a nominal rate if you wish extra ones to mail in reponse to requests. If half a page is large enough it will cost you but f2i for the service. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. SITUATION WANTED— By an Englishman, age 25; married; II years' experience in growing and propagating ferns and general floral supply. Best of gardening, eitherprivate orcommercial. Married. Best of references. Address PLANTSMAX, care A. W. Smita, Hoggs Ave., 33 ward, Pittsburg, Pa. SITUATION WANTED-A German gardener and florist with U years' e.vperience : single, and with best of references, would like a situation around Chicago, private or commercial. Address W. WEIGEL, care Fred Schneider, Attica, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By a middle aged German, . gardener and florist; single; long experience. Best of references. Can come at once if particulars are given in answer. First-class private place pre- ferred. Address Florist, care National Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind. W^ F. H. Moses, Bucksport, Me. W ANTED— Two humlred Cockscomb plants; also Yerschaffeltii and Goklen Bedder Coleus. FRANK WHiTNALL & CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED— A practical florist; single man who thoroughly understands growing roses and forcing liulbs. Address with references W. D., care Ed. B. aiumma, room 2 Callahan Block, Dayton, O. W ANTBD-Florist to grqi^ I wliolesale feet of glass. Reply with wages including board. :r E., care An plants and cut flowers ment containing '5 000 endations, stating WANTED— Greenhouse boiler. A Second-band Carmody or AUerton hot water boiler for greenhouse. State size, how long in use, present condition, and price. A. S. Esterbrook, No. 30 East First St., Dayton, Ohio. W" growing business. The business having grow heavT f or the 'ady owner. Must come well recom- mended. Address Laj^y Florist care Am. Florist. WANTED— To rent or work on shares, a small flo- rist establishment. A place where there is a mixed business of cuttlowers and plants preferred. Can furnish labor enough to work a place of 5,000 to 10,070 feet of glass. Address FLORIST, box 4t)5, Delaware, Ohio. igood jiOR SALE OR RENT— Four greenho ' central location, in a city of IR.OOO inhabitants. or terms, address Chas. A. Bhuck 230 N. State Street, Elgin. 111. FOR SALE— A greenhouse property in northern Indiana, with 2.000 square feet of glass, in a city of 10,000 inhabitants, natural gas. For further par- ticulars address G. C. Lange, Peru, Ind. FOR SALE— Five greenhouses 150x20 and stock for cut flower growing, with or without lease of ground. Will be sold very cheap. Apply to FOR SALE- The best retail florist's and seedsman's business in the Northwest (population 150,000). Reason for selling, with full particulars furnished on application. Address I Florist. Chicago. 3,000 as cold frames; one acre of land. Grand ] road center, from which forty trains run to and fron Boston daily. A good opening for the right Box 455, Ayer, Ma New American Roses. Freesia Refracta Alba andLeichtlinii. Tfi\QVQ SOUVENIK of WOOTTON and ANNIE Xl\7t5XiO COOK, :j-in. pots, % per doz., SK per 100 4-in. pots, $3 " $60 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, S2.00 per hundred; $15. CO per thousand. LEICHTLINII. $1.50 per hundred; $12.00 per thousand. Address JOHN COOK, Florist, HAI.TIMORK, MD. IMPORTER AMD GROHTER HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES BCILLIAM H. SPOONER, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. ISSS. ISSS. We offer the largest and most complete stock of Roses in this country. Straight 2 j^-in. plants, propagated from thoroughly matured field grown plants, and grown in ordinary soil without manure or other stimulating material. They resist disease, start quickly, grow rapidly and give best results. ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES I" large supply at very reasonable prices— .,4«. Bcantv, Papa Gontier, Golden Pearl, W. F. Bennett, The BHde, Her Majesty, La France, Genl. Jacq., Perle des Javdins, Niphetos, C. Mermet, M. Robert, Pierre Guitlot, Souv. d'un Ami, Sunset, Mad de Watteville, and hundreds of others. ALL THE LATEST NEW ROSES— -t^n'ofr, Mad. Etienne, Mad. Scipion Cachet, Mdlle. Claudiue Perreau, Docteur Grill, Vicomtesse de WaiUier, Baroness de Fonville and all choicest varieties. HYDRANGEA GRAN Dl FLORA— ^4 specialty.— \mraftnsn stock, strong, open ground plants, all sizes, very low. Pi.\so Buists Variegated Leaved Atthea, Japan Judas, Japan Snow i?a// (Vibur- num plicatum), /«;>«« Rose (Rosa Ru^osa), Japanese Eulalias, and a full line of all the best //arrfy Shrubbery and Clinibing Vines, including Ampelopsis Veitchii {Boston Ivy), Akebia Quinata, the New Malliana, and other Sweet-Scented Honeysuckles, etc., etc. New Violets, Chrysanthemums, and Hardy Phlox. Special Wholesale Price List free on application to Florists, Market Gardeners and Dealers only. Lists priced, special selections made, correspondence solicited. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., — : ROSE GRO^?VE;R-S, :— WEST GROVE, Chester Co., PA. THE THREE B. B. B'^- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BENWETT, still rank as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I offer also PAPA GOMTIER, PURITAN, METEOR, And al! other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid t*erpetual3, etc., etc.. that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices, i also offer for the tlrst time COLUMBIA (NEW 1868.) A beddinj; rose of very superior merit. For descrip- tion, prices, etc . etc., write forTrade List to SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY. J AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize ion Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My Catalogde of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES ICO lVA.Bei3, Jr., p. O. Box 1400. San Diego, Cal. A Superb lot of LA FRANCE ROSES, in gills, half pints and one and a half pint pots, respectively .?S 00, S12 00, and $25 00 per hundred. Also a few thousands of Bon Silene. Papa Gontier, C. Mermet and Niphetos at same prices. PERLE DES JARDINS ALL SOLD THIS SEASON. Address j KADLETZ, p. 0. Box 170. STAPLETON, STATEN ISLAND. N. Y. -"^^ American Florist Company's •: DIRECTORY : • PlORISTS, [N[UR5ERYMEiN[ aNt) gBEt)5MEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. The most co^tiplete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the office to which they were addressed. At this low price every cue in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address AlVIKRICAN KlORISX Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 502 The American Florist. June /J, Boston. A novelty exhibited recently at Horti- cultural Hall by C. V. Bryant, of Sharon, was a branching tulip bearing six fully developed flowers on a single stem. The Rose and Strawberry exhibition of the Mass. Hort. society will take place on June 26 and 27. Premiums amounting to f6oo are offered for roses and other flowers, and J4ix> for strawberries and early vegetables. All the hardy plants, shrubs, etc., on the estate of the late C. M. Hovey have been sold at auction. Mr. Jas. Dennis also auctioned olT recently his whole stock consisting mainly of bedding plants. This latter place was the prop- erty of the late John Hogan and twenty- five years ago was one of the leading establishments in this vicinity. Thus disappear two of the old landmarks in the florist business. Died at Lowell, June 4th, of consump- tion, I'Mwin Sheppard, Jr., age 35 years. All those who know Mr. }•;. Sheppard, Sr., will sincerely sympathize with him in his great loss. Young Mr. Sheppard has been gradually failing for some time and his death was not unexpected. lake his brother who was carried off by the same disease a few years ago, he was a young man who had a host of warm friends and no enemies. He was passion- ately fond of his flowers and loved to linger among them as long as he was able to move about. He was beloved for his many good qualities by every one who knew him, and his pleasant wel- come will be sadly missed from the old home at Lowell. Mrs. H. H. Ilunnewell who has been in poor health for some time died at Wellesley on Thursday June 7th. The azaleas and rhododendrons at this famous place are now in the height of their beauty. With liis usual liberality Mr. Hunnewell has just got a magnificent collection of Indian azaleas arranged in a large tent, free to everybody, when Mrs. Ilunnewell was taken alarmingly ill, and in consequence the tent was re- moved and the grounds closed to the public for the present. The public garden has been more beau- tiful than ever this spring. The long continued cool weather was most favora- ble for the tulips and pansies, which form so large a part of the spring ornamenta- tion of these grounds. A favorite nmde of planting is to cover the bed between the tulips with pansies or myosotis. The efiect of a group of scarlet tulips against a mass of white pansies, or of yellow tulips over a bed of myosotis, is very striking, while the almost endless shades of both tulips and pansies give a wide scope for artistic blending and contrast- ing of color. Some of the newer varieties of tulips were extremely gorgeous and the whole collection throughout was not only first class as regards size and quality of the individual flowers, but was planned and planted with unusual care and Mr. Doogue deserves great credit for such a success. The Garden Committee and other in- vited members of the Horticultural so- ciety visited recently the extensive grounds of John L. ("rardner, Ksq., at Brookline, which are in charge of Mr. C. M. Atkinson. After a most convincing experience of Mr. Atkinson's hospitality the visitors were conducted over the grounds and through the houses. Mr. Atkinson's azaleas are his especial pride and he certainly can show some wonder- ful specimens, .-llnoticeable plant seen in one of the houses was Gymnogramma schizophylla gloriosa, a new and rare fern which makes one of the most beau- tiful basket plants imaginable. There were also many fine cattleyas and ericas in bloom. The collection of hardy herba- ceous plants on this estate is very large. A specialty is made of Iris Kscmpferi, which is grown there to a perfection rarely equaled and not exceeded any- where in the world. The blooms of this species shown by Mr. Atkinson have always taken first premiums at the exhi- bitions. A method of propagation by means of a perforated waterpipe running the entire length of the bed, said to have been copied from that in use in Japan, is applied in the culture of these plants, with surprising results. Mr. J. Forstermanu, representing Messrs. I". Sander S: Co., of London, had an auction sale of orchids here on May 31st. Mr. Ed. Hatch handled the ham- mer. It was one of the most notable auction sales ever held in Boston and was attended by Mr. Kimball, of Roch- ester, Mr. Hicks Arnold, of New York, Mr. Robinson, representing V. L. ,\mes, Esq., Mrs. Dr. Kimball, of Lowell, Messrs. I'red Harris, David Allan, \V. A. Manda, and other well known orchid fanciers. The gem of the collection was a tiny plant of Cypripedium Fairieanum which sold for $240, this being the largest price ever realized by Messrs Sander \l Co. at any auction sale in the United States. There are only five or six plants of this variety in this country, .\nother plant which brought a high price was Cypripedium io grandis which sold for I32. This is a hybrid between C. Law- renceanum and C. argus and is very scarce. A fine plant of Cattleya exon- iensis brought #105. This also is a hybrid. K very large bulbed distinct looking variety of ( )dontoglossum Cer- vantesii .supposed to be a natural hybrid brought 1 10. 50. Cypripedium almum, a rare hybrid between Lawrenceauum and barbatum brought f\<^. A grand speci- men of < )dontoglo.ssuni I'hahunopsis, a special fine variety bearing upwards of forty flowers .sold for ^37. Cypripedium Sallierii (hybrid) brought $12, and War- rea bidentata, offered for the first timein this country |i6. JIany other scarce kinds brought good prices and Mr. For- sterman was well pleased with the re- turns. \V. J. S. Decoration Day at Boston. Outdoor flowers were scarce and indoor flowers none too plenty, so prices were well up and firm. Those who accepted orders for large numbers of small bou- quets at the price paid in former yeais could not have come out with much profit. The demand in general was about the same as last year, but amount of money spent for flowers probably con- siderably larger owing to higher prices. The use of small plants in lieu of flowers in decoration of graves has not increased here and is not likely to. The plants are well enough but cannot be said to take the place filled by flowers for such occasions. There is more sentiment in a handful of wild blossoms laid upon a grave than in a whole wagon load of bed- ding plants. W. J. S. A National Flower. The nomination of the trailing arbutus as the national flower of America has been declared a poor one owing to the fact that the flower is not common to all parts of the country. The objector nom- inates the pansy for the position. A Unique Tulip Show. Since iNS5 a display of late tulips has been made annually by I-:. H. Krelage & Son, at their nurseries in- Haarlem, Hol- land. The tulips are planted in large beds, the various classes being kept to- gether and all carefully labeled. When in bloom these beds are covered b3' large tents and are viewed by tulip fanciers, some of whom come from considerable distances for the purpose. Effective Advertising. Messrs. Ludwig iS: Richter, .Mlcgheny, I'a., secured some good ailvertising by planting several handsome beds of tulips in Riverside Park at the end of Sixth street bridge, and on a sloping bank so that it could be seen from a considerable distance, formed with hyacinths, the flrm name in six foot letters. A bed in the form of a Maltese cross was planted with a center of red tulips the four divis- ions being planted with four other dis- tinct colors. A photograph sent us shows the tulip beds and hyacinth let- ters in bloom. lO.c.iN, ILI,. — A hailstorm recently did some damage to greenhouses here. i888. The American Florist. 503 Subscription $1.00 a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special rositioii Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6m6nths, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Advertising Department of the AMERICAN Florist Is tor Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines ONLY. Please to rememuer it. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. 83?" Advertisements for July Ist Issue must REACH US by noon, June 25. Address. THE AMERICAN hLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, Lon- don, England, plants ; Herendeen Mfg. Company, Geneva, N. Y., steam heaters for greenhouses ; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, seeds and bulbs. Convention Supplement. — The American Florist will publish a con- vention supplement to be mailed with the issue immediately ;preceding the meet- ing. It will contain a map of a sec- tion of New York city, showing the loca- tion of the convention and exhibition halls, hotels at which special rates have been secured, railroad depots, etc. Also the programme of the meeting, in addi- tion to many other notes of interest to those attending the convention. Space will also be allotted to cards of those who are exhibiting at the meeting and wish to call special attention to their exhibits, for which purpose the supplement will aflFord unequaled facilities, as it will be in the hands of each delegate before the meeting and in connection with other reference matter of value at the time. Rates for advertisements in the supple- ment will be the same as in the body of the paper. Send in your orders early, being careful to state that the adv. is for the supplement. Flori-sts from the West, South- west AND South as well as from the Northwest are cordially invited to come to Chicago and cool off preparatory to the New York trip. Chicago proved her- self a summer resort during our last con- vention and we are sure the St. Louis flo- rists especially would be glad to come this way, even though the distance is a little greater, and with their aid and the West and Northwest a fine train can cer- tainly be made up, and most advan- tageous rates secured for all delegates. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. In addition to the very liberal cash premiums offered by this society for com- petition at the next chrysanthemum show, the following "specials are offered : Cut Blooms. — Wootton Prize — Gold medal, offered by Mrs. Geo. W. Childs, for 25 cut blooms ; twenty-five varieties. Wilbur Prize — Silver cup. For 100 var- ieties cut blooms, three of a kind. Schaf- fer Prize — Silver cup offered by Miss Elizabeth Schaffer, 25 varieties, three of a kind. Plants. — Red Leaf Prize — Silver cup offered by Mrs. Henzey, four varieties ; yellow. Sunnyside Prize — Silver cup of- fered by Mrs. Joel J. Bailey, four plants (Chinese), four varieties. Record Prize — Silver cup offered by William M. Sin- gerly ; six naturally grown plants. The Pembroke Prize — Silver cup offered by Mrs. Chas. Wheeler; four Japanese, four varieties. (SyRofe*af« MaYiCet*. Cut Flowers. Boston. June 11. Uoses.Teas *}-SS Niphetos, Mermets 4^ Perle. Sunset J-TO La France, Jacqs S-UU American Beauty '^ Carnations, short •'^ Carnations, lone J.^x Lily of the valley JJIU Narcissus poeticua ^-U^ Stoclis, Slirea 2-™ Mignonette 1™ Panstes.. ■•» Smilax ^^ Adiantums J-J" Candldums ■'OOfe' 6.00 NBW York. luneo. Roses, Perles. Niphetos, Souvs 2,00® 3.00 " Mermets, Brides, Cooks 6.00® b.OO Bens, Gontlers IM " lapos ■'•00 •' LaFraiice -■.■.■.. 600@il0.00 " Am. Beauty and Hybrids 17 00 Carnations J-* Lily of the valley ,^00 Gladiolus W-00 Heliotrope J-OO Pffionies g"" Smllax onrn^Jlm Asparagus 20.CO®M.0n Daisies 1-^0 Pansies •*^** CHICAGO. June 11. Roses, Perles, Niphetos S4.00® J5.00 Mermets, La France 5.00® b.M " Brides 6U0 Bennetts. Dukes ti-OO Eons, Satranos „„ 2.00 •' Jacqs 8.00(5110.00 " Am. Beauties 10.00 ® 15.00 Carnations, short 103® J-26 Carnations, long 1-25® J, S Smilax 2U.M Callas ^ lo.ou Cape Jessamines 2 00 ® 3 00 Pieonies ° 00 Adiantum ferns 1-00 PHrLADBLPHiA, June 9. Roses. Bon Silene. Saf rano J2.00 " Mermets. Bennetts, Souvs 4.00 " Perles. Niphetos 3.00 " LaFrauoe fi-00 " Am. Beauty, Puritan LiUO " Cooks 10.00 Niels 8.C0 " .Tacqs'.'!.' 5.00@10.00 " Brides ■'^ on Carnations 60® 1.00 Lily of the valley g-M Callaa °-00 Smilax 20.00 Heliotrope -^ Flowers in good supply, demand light. Wm. J. ST EWART, Gut Flowers I Florists' Supplies ^^ WHOLESALE ^s- 67 Bhomfield St., BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N. F. MCCARTHY & CO, larHOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort. Hall, Boston, Mass. this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier, Bennett, Pierre Guillott. American Beauty. Mer- met. La France. Malmaison. Cook, Bride, Niphetos. Perle, Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinks, long sterna; other flowers in variety. We shall have a particularly larpe lot of Mermets and Perles, so that in sending to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feel reasonably sure of getting them. Unknown parties must give satisfactory reference or "et us send C. O. D. Write for information. Mention AmerlCftTi Florist. AT WHOLESALE. Tho^. Young, ]!<., \ (Jo, Wholesale Florists, Incorporated I88b» 20 W. 24tb St., WE^V YORK. jvoted and ship the to get fresh the growth of the Rose. We cut, pack same day; thus enabling the consumers Roses without being handled the pecona tune, we ship Cut Roses all over the country with perfect Also'all the leading varieties of young Rose plants for sale. GARFIELD PARK ROSE CO., I68S West Madison Street, Corner St. Louis Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention American Flonst. Wholesale Dealer in Cut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. Established 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & (Commission /Merchants OF CUT FM^O"WEI«S, 1237 Chestnut Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. ConBit'nments Solicited. Special attention paid to slllpping. Mention AMEKICAN FLORIST. C. Strauss & Co., TELEPHONE 977. WASHINGTON, D. O. WHOLEsaLE Hose (^rowers AND DEALEBS. LARGE STOCK OF ALL THE NEW ROSES. Orders booked for young stock at special rates. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wioiesale dealers in Cut Flowers # Florists' Supplies 51 West 30th Street. NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shippinK choice Roses and other Flowers, carefully packed, to all pomts In Western and Middle States. j. . , ,,„„ 1, Return Telegram is sr.-it Immediately when it is impossible to fill your or-.:er. keknicott bros., Wholesale ^ Florists. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consignments solicited. 37 Washington Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates shipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. ^ Shlppea V. U. u.. leiepuone (;uniie«jnuii. ur^c n. a.-. Code when ordering by telegraph. 1 or prices, etc., Bloomsburg, Pa. Address, J. L. DILLON, N. STUDER, Anacostia F. 0., Washington, D. C. WHOLESALE Plant and Gut Flower Grower ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. 10 100 Coleus. Yellow Alternantheras and Achyran thes from 2-inch pots, i2 00 per 100. 5,000 Geraniums in good yariety, from 4-ineh pots J5.0D per 100. Larger lots, special prices. 504 The American Florist. June IS, Ifie 3®®*4 ^rac^e. Seed Trade association.— William Meggat, president, Wethersfield, Conn.; Albert M. Mc- Cullough, secretary, Cincir.nali, O. The Seedsmen's Convention. .\s we go to press the seedsmen are discussing an interesting programme at their sixth annual convention at Chicago. In the way of entertainment the local committee will take their guests by, car- riages through Lincoln Park, one day, by rail to South Park the second day, and complete the programme with a ban- (juet at the Hotel Richelieu the evening of the third day. Twelve new names were proposed for membership in the association. Up to the morning of the 1 2th inst. the following seedsmen were at headquarters: Wm. Meggat, .Albert McCullough, John Fottler, Jr., Geo. Grossman, I'. E. p;mer- son, John Allan, Geo. S. Haskell, A. L. Don, D. I. Bushnell, James King, S. V. Leonard, J. C. Vaughan, F. W. Barteldes, A. B. Cleveland, E. W. Burt, G .H.Leahy. /,. I)e Poorest PUy, H. W. Johnson, Daniel DeCou, p;. D. Adams, W. L. Langbridge, p;. B. Clark, A. N. Clark, S. B. Weems, T. C. McCullough, Robert Livingston, H. G. Higley, H. W. Wood, P'. N. Lang, L Tillinghast, O. W. Clark, John A. Bruce, A. C. Briggs, James Vick, TL W. Salzer, A. D. Perry, J. G. Peppard, Alfred Hen- derson, H. A. Daacke, Wm. H. Maule, Chas. N. Page, Wm. Currie. A Nebraska delegate who arrived early improved the time by quietly working up a boom for a new vegetable which orig- inated in his state. It is described as a hybrid between the watermelon and the totnato, the fruit being so luscious as to instantly allay thirst " as quick as you break the skin." He was overheard earnestly recommending it to a Cincin- nati seedsman, declaring that if once introduced in that city its great thirst allaying properties would result in a re- duced consumption of river water and other intoxicating beverages for which Cincinnati is peculiar. As the vegetable is seedless he is thinking of placing the wind on the market in sealed bottles, none genuine without portrait and fac- simile of signature on the label. Geo. S. Haskrli< has just returned from California. T. A. Cox, of San I'rancisco, was in British Columbia June i. OrangK Juimis reported to have re- signed his position with the Prairie Farmer. R. J. Trumhi'LI., of Trumbull & Beebe, San I'rancisco. has just made a trip through the Tvast. Lo.s Anc.iu.k.s, Cai,.— R. P". Steele, of the A. B. Cleveland Co., was quite seri- ously injured by a railroad collision in Arizona. After ten days rest in this city he left for San Praucisco May 30. Shantung Cabbage. (BraiSHii ihinnisis. A.) In a letter dated April 21, 1S87, Mr. George Hughes, late Commissioner of Customs at Chefoo, China, offered the Royal Gardens seeds of a cabbage which has long been in high repute in China, but which appears to be little, if at all, known in this country. Mr. Hughes stated : "I have just received from Chefoo, North China, a small packet of Shantung cabbage seed, and I should like, if possible, to introduce this de- licious cabbage into England. It grows in the north of China, is lettuce shaped, and weighs from five to eight pounds. When boiled it is nearly as good, if not quite, as seakale ; eaten raw, in a salad, it is of so delicate a flavor that I know of no vegetable in England to approach it. It is an autumn cabbage, should be planted about eighteen inches apart, thrives best with moisture, and iti Shan- tung is well watered every day ; there the seed is sown in June. When nearly full grown it should be tied round, so as to give it a good white heart. If it can be acclimatised in this country it will be a great addition to our vegetables." The seeds received at Kew, being few in number, were carefully cultivated. They were sown in a heated pit May 3, and in about a fortnight all had germi- nated. They were pricked off into boxes, and when large enough transferred to pots. They were kept in a cold frame until the beginning of June, when they were planted out in beds of rich soil about eighteen inches apart in the rows, and the same distance from row to row. About the middle of July the plants were tied up in the same way as Cos let- tuce, and when well filled and blanched were cut for use. They were pronounced to be excellent. The seed ripened only sparingly, probably owing to the dry weather of last summer. It is possible that this Chinese cabbage may prove a useful addition to English gardens. The kinds most highly es- teemed at Pekin are those from the neighborhood of the little town of Ngan- sun. These are said to be reserved for the table of the Emperor. They are eaten either raw, in a salad, or cooked and seasoned with salt. — Gardeners' Chronicle. An Editor Rebuked. Our live stock editor, John M. Stahl, waxes wroth because somebody has in- sinuated that he doesn't know more than the law allows. But pray what does that signify ? The editor of the /'/cKt'ii/an has frequently been called a fool, and what made it worse, it was proved ! — // esfeni PloTi'inan. not from Iheprodnct* of lands wtirked by serfs. And so it is .said they have always recognized the lie thai connects them with thepeoplel Floral Fete at Florence, Italy. A correspondent of the Philadelphia Friends Intelli^e:enecr writes thus from Florence in regard to the fete held in that city in the month of May: .\nother circumstance connected with these fetes appeared to me remarkable. Among the proceedings was a flower show. l-"lorcnce is the city of flowers, and deserves its name ; never have we seen Ihem so fine and so abundant. In the markets and on stands along the streeLs cut flowers are for sale in wonderful (luanlities. We bought beautiful Marcchal Niel roses half blown, at five cents of our money for twenty buds. I.ily of the valley was in great baskets, perfum- ing the street ; every sprav bore ten or a dozen bells. A small handlul 'cost five cents. The flower-show in tpiestion was something new to us. Some thirty of the finest equipages in the city were decked wilh flowers according to the taste of the owner ; some had only a Uivi gar- lands disposed over them, some were ciuite buried in flowers, and even the horses were cov- ered. These carriages were the private eiinip- ages of the first citizens and highest nobility, who ilid not disdain to take their seats therein antl parade for two hours along certain streets. The flowers were supposed to be, and perhaps were, the products ot their own gprdens, (1 was going to say conservatories, but all flowers grow here in the oj>en air), and prizes were given foi the best display. 1 noticed among the successful ones, the names of a prince and one or two dnchcs.ses. The hlorenline nobility had its origin in the wealth derived from trade and commerce, and not like the feudal nobility of the rest of Europe, in war and conquest. Their wealth came from the profits of fair trade, and The Labor Question. With the increase of large commercial places throughout the country, many containing acres of glass and the neces- sity for strict economy in every detail to reduce the expense of product:ou, a study of the question of the management of our help is certainly necessary, espe- cially in view of the fact that many large places as well as small ones are woefully mismanaged in this respect. No body of men can move or work to best advan- tage without an efficient commander, one who commands the respect as well as the services of his subordinates. I'nfortu- nately in many places ;the foreman is only a sort of half head, who has but lit- tle capability and who is expected to put in the bulk of his time in the propagat- ing house, not having the time necessary to carefulh- watch every detail of the work in a place of any size. According to my idea this is all wrong. A foreman who has thesuperintendence of five men should have time — and be obliged — to take a trip through every house at least once an hour during the day, and know the exact condition of every foot of bench-room in them, working himself only to assist in some operation which is lagging and requires immediate atten- tion. "The foreman who has ten men under his charge should not be expected to put his hand to any work except pos- sibly watering or in unusual emergen- cies, but all his time and skill should be devoted to careful inspection and super- vision of the work of his men. He should be a man of keen observation, rather than an expert propagator. It is a maxim with most manufacturers that the best workmen do not always make the best foremen. The superintendent of a goodly range of greenhouses should be a man of intelligence, education and pos- sessed of what is teinied by busictss men "executive ability." This last is the great- est essential in the economical manage- ment of labor. Such a man will produce more good stulT from a given amount of glass with the assislacce of t\io fairly qualified journeymen and three laborers than will five fairly qualified journeymen with a foreman who is obliged to spend the bulk of his time in the propagating house, and who lacks executive ability. Men possessing this (lualily are not any too common and a man who does possess it is a valuable one. When you get one don't let him go. Pay him a good fair salary, he won't stay wilh you unless you do, for other avenues are al- ways open to such men. When our help is managtd on the principle outlined above, you will find more etlicient and able men in the profession than now. .\s the case stands now there is but little to attract a young man of ambition to the profession, and except from love of the work, or from force of circumstances it is not frequent that men v Reckivi-ii. LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER EARLY. J. C. YAUGHAN. 146 & 148 W. Washington St , CHICAGO. TO THE JOBBING TRADE. I HEREBY INFORM THE TRADE THAT Mr. H. A. DAACKE, 22 Dey Street NEW YORK, Is my sole Agent for the United States and Canada for the sale of my own grown Of whom Catalogues may be had upon application ® ® * c< S >l< Il^a^i'leiio^, Hollfiiicl. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Single and Double NARCISSUS, Etc. SE^£^JD«SJVi:£;jV A.IVID l^IvOI^ISTS Importing direct should write us for prices. Special rates to large buyers. Largest stock ol Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus, Single and Double Narcissus, Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, Poets Ornatus, Trumpet Major, Double Von Sion. R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON- HILLEQOM, near Haarleo:i, HOLLA.ND. AARLEM, OLLAND. pAm polman mooy, : / ^ WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^S~ DUTCH BULBS. SEE OUR GENERAL LIST FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. HKADQUARTEKS KOR KORCUMO tiLTLl^,S. Established in 1810. DUTCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS. Lilium Candidum and Harrisii. ^reesias. Paper White Narcissus, etc. From the Boskooi- Holi.a.nd Ni'rsi;kv .\s,soci.\tion, HARDY LOW BUDDED DWARF ROSES, TREE ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, Azaleas, Lilacs, Hydrangeas; EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS, ETC., ETC. Catalogues for Fall Importation uow ready. A.n.RKSs: ^, Jj, JOOSI'iaJJV, Imi>OVttM', :i Coerities ^^lip, NEW \OKI\:. IJ LJ l^lJO "^PORTERS of FORCING BULBS. SEND YOUR LIST FOR PRICES. r$liJC>^,, Seedsmen AND Florists. ADVKRTISK convention supplement i888. The American Florist. 507 AUGUST ROLKER &, SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, • Supply the Trade with SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Revised Price List mailed on application. Bulbs, Immortelles, Etc. J. A. DE VEER, *' (Formerly of DeVeer 4 Boomkamp,) 183 Water St., Ne^v York. SOLE AGENT FOH THE GENERAL BULB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, OUioules, (France.) — A FEW CHOICE — GLADIOLI, DAHLIAS, And Spring Bulbs left, at reduced prices. PORCING gULBS. ROMANS AND DUTCH HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, LILIUM HARRISII AND Candidum, Tulips, Freeisias, etc. Send tor prices by tlie 100 ur 1000. Special list will be ready io August. A. GIDDINGS, Danville III. Summer Flowering ^BULBS.^ Per 100 Amaryllis Form08issima...S15 Oil Caladium Esculentum 6.00 Cooperla Podunculata 5.00 --H GLADIOLUS H-- CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES. Our Selection 10 (XI Very good Standard nam- ed varieties 6.00 Mixed Reds and Scarlets. l.SO " Pink and variegated 2.00 " Whites and light shades 3.00 '■ Yellows 4.00 New American Hybrids mixed 3.00 Good mixed, all shades 1 50 HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 55-00 per hundred. RICHARDIA (SPOTTED CALLA). Se.OO per hundred; Extra strong, $10.00 perhundred MICHEL PLANT AND SEED GO. 'TIS Q\.\rv& Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. PELARGONIUMS. GEN. TAYLOR.-The best and most profitable for early market, starts blooming in ordinary cool greenhouse by middle of March; deep pink and very showv. str^ne bushy plants, 3 to 3J«-in. pots, f6.00 per 100; 4 to 4>^-in. pots, fe.OO per 100. ANDREW MEYER, 3218 S. Jeflerson St.. St. Louis, Mo. WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES ON *^ALL FALL BULBS. KREESIAS and BKRMUD^X LILIES are Lo-wer. PRIMULA SEED from the best English grower at moderate prices. TO MARKET GARDENERS. We can supply the finest strains of Cabbage Seed raised by Market Gardeners for their own use. .^ Per lb. Peroz. "VANDERGARD."— The best White raised on Long Island |io.oo |i.oo "MARVIN'S SAVOY." — Very fine, sure ever-heading Savoy 8.00 .75 "LONG ISLAND WAKEFIELD."— Very early and very large lo.oo i.oo "WICKS' RED." — Our best and darkest, sure-heading red i.oo Cabbage Seed circular sent on application. Our full Wholesale Catalogue will be issued July 15. All attending the Convention in August are cordially invited to visit us. V. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUEENS, NKW VORK. pr. E^. JMc^VIvIvIS^E>ie, WHOLES.AXE DEALER IN §1 !r\ • •a SuchasBaskets.lm- JE| 11 „ .u ^ nnrln For the Florist b; rt n 111 niTnomortelles. Grasses, KB 1 1 I h C u.' °'' '"^ **''?,^°' RRn>Market, Garden- Jf Rri 1 1 S I R-Smossos, Boquet I'a- ll I I 1 1 S 5°"^" ""^ '^*'' UOlXlJerand Farmer. lAUU LLltJiLUlJpers, Pampas ■" U.lUkJ den. ^ A Plumes, etc 22 Dey Street, - - - NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, C3r:Et.017V£:3E<.S OIF Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen, Our Wholesale Catalogue is novw' Rublished. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY TO SEND YOUR ORDER. LISSE- NEAR HAARLEM, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. BASKETS, BOUQUET PSPER8. *^l'' affiL*^^ ^^'^d for special list for School Commencements. ~7 FALL BULBS. IB^\^~>y ORDERS TAKEN NOW FOR ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY CANDI- DUM, LILY HARRISII. AND ALL FORCING RULBS. ALSO FOR THE FULL LINE OF DUTCH BULBS. 170 Lake St. CHICAGO. DUTCH HYACINTHS. Our Wholesale Catalogue for the coming season of DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, AND ALL OTHEK BULBS AND BULBOUS ROOTS Is now ready. Don't forget to forward a postal card if you want one, as there is a great reduction in prices of Hyacinths, Narcissus, Gladiolus, and other worth-growing Bulbs and Roots. »K^OK^ie» «& 00., L^ISSE, near HAARLEM, (Holland.) 5o8 The American Florist. June tg, Long Island Notes. Louis Siebrecht, of East Hinsdale, was married last month. The after effects of the blizzard were far more disastrous to some Long Island florists than the immediate damage to houses. At John Lewis Childs not only was the filling of orders stopped for nearly two weeks during the busiest of all months, but stuff in cold houses was frozen and the roofs of the houses broken in so that he was put back in his spring work to such an extent that it was the middle of May before he raught up with orders. V. H. Hallock S: Son report about the same state of affairs. After the blizzard the roads were almost impassible, first from snow and then from mud. By using five horses on one wagon they could scarcely get their goods to New York. This firm is putting an addition of fifty feet to their bulb house to give more dry- ing and cellar room. As regards the spring plant sales, more chrysanthemums have been sold than ever before, contrary to expectations. The demand from retail trade being more than double, principally for either the cheap or very expensive sorts. Clematis and Ampelopsis Veitchii have been scarce around New York. Moon flowers have had a wonderful sale again. Good thrifty roses for mail or express have been scarce. I-'or retail trade "The Diusmore " is destined to be very popular. American lieauty has sold wonderfully. The I'uritan could grow a good deal better and then not be a good grower. At this date I have not seen so late a season as this for over fourteen years. L. auratum has sold very cheap this season and must be a loss to many importers. Keep your eye on tuberous rooted be- gonias for bedding; they are going way up, not in price, but favor. Freesias will be very cheap this sea- son. Why should so good a thing (with- out doubt one of the best house bulbs in cultivation) create so little enthusiasm? That old standby — "so old," yet so good — Hydrangea paniculata has had ati immense sale this spring. S. The Man Who Knows It All. What a tiresome individual he is ! Of course we refer to the man who thinks he does. He won't attend the meetings of the S. A. V. because he "can give pointers, and lots on 'em, to every man in it from the president down," and when you look over his little, dirty, wretchedly kept up, burlesques of greenhouses, and see what poor use he has made of his enormous fund of knowledge you feel as though you would like to take him out and give him a sulphur bath in the vain hope of getting some of the mildew and black spot off of him. He is intellect- ually hide-bound. You never find this man conducting a successful business. He always runs some mouldy, dropping to pieces place, and still he thinks he knows it all. VERBENAS A SPECIALTY. Fiiu- Stt>ck 111 l»l0 f'-U (Kl Colnusfroni pots 1-'*\ ■-■<' "O Piinwy, in blouiu iind bml ^ IR) i:..U() WM. DESMOND, Henry Co. KEWANEE, ILL. RoEMER's Superb Prize Pansies. fr- The Finest strain .il l'un»ie» in the Wurld. ..g_l Introducer and Grower of all the lead- ing Novelties. CiUiiluBue free nn application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower <>l'Kl>I.IM!|i|:l.VNV. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed (P. hyh, nia g,a mUjloia fl. /■/.) , 1q the market. Kur sale tu the trade by the grower. O. A.. JVIoTiVATlSH, NOKTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. Mention American Klorlst. Laing's Begonias. AWARDED FOUR GOLD MEDALS A Great ^/^q»\% A Great „ . ,, ^mi^MaMiA „ . ,, Specialty. 9!C;;vT^--^ J'^ Specialty. ^ ■'^vT/'ifjnfv^'^' JOHN LAING &, SONS Cordially invite all Americanx and Colonial friends visiting London during the summer months to come and see their urand collection of iSiPKle and Double -^^ 13EJOOIVIA.Si f^—r- Which for .lualitv and (|iiantity arc unapiiroached by any othercnllection. our tleldsaniUiouses during the summer and autumn will be a ait-ht never to be forKotten. DO NOT FAIL TO SEE THIS GRAND FLORAL DISPLAY JOHN LAING & SONS, Seed. I'laiit anil l!iill> IMercliaiils, FOREST HILL. LONDON. ENGLAND. Registered Telegraphic Address Caladium, London. Mention American Florist. CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED. The tlncst rrimroaes in the inarkcl. Plants of ro- bust habit, and tlowers unsurpassed in beauty. TKAIIK I'ACKKT conlainini! IKJO seeds, fresh and prime; IS varieties; put up expressly for Horiats. I'riceJl.OO. Address orders to HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, Shiremanstown, Pa. NATAL, SOl'TH AFRICA. BULBS, TUBERS, ROOTS. A Wholesale CataloKue of select Native Plants cultivated by the undersigned is now ready, and will be foiwarded free on application. Orders booked for spring delivery. K. W. ADLA.II, Marit/lKirg, Nalal. THE ILLUSTRATED Dictionary of Gardenino- A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture for Gardeners and Florists. Edited by GEO. NICHOLSON. of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. England. for florists JAMES A. PENMAN. 12 Dey Street, NEW YORK. Solo Agent tor the United Slates and Canada. Orders may also lie aiUlrcsseii to Die AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 64 La Salle Street, CHICAGO FORCING BULBS FOR Fall Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS F^or H*£ill Deliver^" All Good Flowering Bulbs. OF NARCISSUS 1 SHALL HAVE ABOUT TWO MILLIONS KKADY FOR FALL DELIVKKY. Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieliii, but having larger flowers and blooming later. Narcissus Bicolor HorsReldi, one of the largest and best for cutting. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil ; very fine, strong bulbs. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop I'etticoal, but with pale sulphur-yellow flowers. Narcissus Golden Spur, very large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best. Narcissus Henry Irving, one of the best deep golden yellow trumpets. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting, yellow cup, divisions creamy white. Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large single white variety, very early, fine for cutting. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to maxi- Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early. Narcissus Obvallaris, the true Tenleydaflodil, one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance. Narcissus Odorus Campernelle, the well-known Campernelle joiuiuil. very strong bulbs. Narcissus Orange Phcenix, Large double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting. Narcissus. P.illidus Praecox, the earliest of all : forces very Ireelv; single sulphur-colored trumpels. " Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting. Narcissus Poeticus Plenus, the double white Nar- Narcissus Princeps, one of the best forcing sorts ; soft pale yellow trumpets. Narcissus Rugilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, verv free and very early. Narcissus Scoticus, the Scotch C.arland daflbdil, a luniililul variety both for borders and for Narcissus Von Sion, true, the double deep yellow daffodil. And many other firsl-c'ass sorts. List ol varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong Hnglish grown tuber'., Chionodoxa Luciliae. true, beautiful blue Bowers in Freesia Relracta Alba, one of the best modern plants loi forcing, pure white, sweetly scent- ed floWClS, I shall be happy to post prices of any of the above upon application. THOS. S. WARE, H/ILE FARM NURSERIES, Tottenham, London, England. i888. The American Florist. 509 ^25,000 MUSA ENSETE,^- The Great Abyssinian Banana, Best Decorative Plant for the Lawn. 100,000 H^OSE>S PERLES, NIPHETOS, BRIDES, CATHERINE MERMET, PURITANS, LA FRANCE, Mad. CUSIN, Etc. HARDY PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES. Prices e:x;trei"n^ely low cara be held on application. ^eOTT'^ R^O^E^ STRONG HEALTHY PLANTS FOR WINTER FORCING. LA FRANCE, PERLE DESJARDIN, PAPA GONTIER, C. MERMET, BRIDE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, NIPHETOS. Price, from 3>2-iiich pots, |8.oo per 100. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON LARGE LOTS. IVIEW GERANIUM WHITE SWAN. This Geranium is acknowledged by all the leading florists to be the best Semi-Double White Geranium in cultivation, and having the largest stock in America, we offer it at the following low prices: Twelve for |i.oo; one hundred for $6.00. "" '" ROBT. SCOTT & SON, N. E. Corner 19th and Catherine Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Plants for Sale to the Trade. . Per 100 Coleus, assorted, 2J^-inch $2.50 Centaurea, 2J^-inch 2.50 Passiflora Constance Elliott, l-in., $1.00 perdoz. Carnations. Peerless 1 50 Geraniums, ass't , 2^-in , 3-ln., 4-in., $2.50, $5.00 7.00 Golden Feverfew, 2)i^-inch 2.00 Gen'l Jacqeminot. " 4.00 Smilax, " 3,00 Salvia Splendens, *' 2 £0 Violets Maria Louise." 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, 2^-in.. 3-in., 4-in., $3.00, $5.00 8.00 The above plants are in fine and healthy condi- tion, ready to sell or plant out immediately. No charges for packing and boxing. B^" Terms Cash with order. W. H. SCHNABEL, CROTON FALLS, N. Y. Mention American Florist. IN FINE COLLECTION ; STOCKY PLANTS. Per 100. l.COO J'romSinch pots, in bud and bloom S 3.00 f25.00 Pelargoniums, flne collection, 3>^-in 10.00 Coleus, Verschaffeltii, 2Ji-in. pots 4 00 Pansies from frames. In bloom 3.00 Ampelopsis yuinquefolla, 3-!^in.pot 8.00 Vincasin variety, 3>^-in. pots 10.00 ALTERNANTHERASifonSSnanls^^fn 4oo 35,00 Ageratum, bedding varieties, 2H-in 3 00 Fuchsias, 20 flne sorts, 3 and ^i-in.. $4 to 8.00 T5/%C^TO f S. d'un Ami. Pearl. Safrano, Mer- Ji^OiLO \ mets, 2!^-in. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Bon Silene, 21-^-iD. pots, strong plants... $4.50 per 100 Brides, 2!^-in. pots, strong plants 6.00 Papa Gontier. 3^-in. pots, strong plants. 8.00 " Gen'l Jacq. 5, 6 and 7-in. pots, $20, $26 and 30.00 Wholesale list No. 3 of Stock on application. I. C. WOOD & BBO., Fishkill, N. Y. High Grade Pansi es After a thorough trial of the most noted strains of Pansies in cultivation, we confidently recom- mend the following to the trade as a long way ahead of all others, for size or colors : Our Improved (iiant Triinardeaa as the best for market. Package of 1000 seeds. $1.00. And New Frenoli Fancies aa Extra. Package of 300 seeds, $1.C0. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. ( New Crop Seed after JuLi-" 1st.) Mention AneiioATi Florint HUDSON, N.Y. Prices Kood for fifteen days only. Per 100 5,000 Geraniums, strong. 4-inch pots $4.00 2.0t0 " " 2is-lnchpot8 3.00 3,000 Coleus Verschaffeltii and Golden, 2J^-inch 3.00 5.100 Verbenas. Mammoth, &c 2.50 2 000 Fuchsias, extra strong, 4-inch 5 CO 6,0 0 Pansies, Royal strain 2.50 5,000 Chrysanthemums, 5" best sorts 2.50 50J Moon Flower, (true to name) 4.00 1.0(0 Double Petunia, in variety, .3-inch 3.50 500 Hibiscus, assorted, 2J^-incli 5.00 oOO Passiflora Constance Elliott, strong 4 00 500 Feverfew. Little Gem, 3-inch 4 00 500 Salvias, 3 best sorfs g.oo ^ST" If wanted, order quick. 25 at 100 rates. PAUI. BUTZ & SON, New Castle. Pa. WANTED—YOUR TRADE. Fine young plants ready now, from No. 3 rose pots. ORDERS BOOKED for DeUvery either in July, August or September. Send for low prices and shipping particulars. Can send by fast freight or express. Will have a fine assortment for planting frames in the fall or forcing. Send for particulars. ALBERT M. HERE. Lock box 338. Lancaster, pa. WESTERN FLORISTS I OFFER NOW Per 100 Geraniums, Asa Gray, 4-in. in bud and bloom.. .$ 8.00 " 3-in. " " ... 4.00 Gen. Grant, 3-in. " ". ... 4. 00 Mrs. M. E. Page, 3-inch, flne double scarlet 4. 00 " Asa Gray, G. Mangilii, Grant, Mrs. M. E. Page, Streak of Luck, Comt. d* Coggi, 2-inch 3.00 Heliotrope. 2-inch, 3 var 3.00 Smilax. 2-inch 3.50 Hibiscus. 2-inch, 5 var 5.00 Golden Feverfew, nice plants 3.00 Alternantheras .3.00 Verbenas, a fine lot, stocky plants 2.00 Chrysanthemums, flne selection 3.00 Pansies 2.00 Can supply the above plants in any quantity from five to one thousand. Address |>, s. GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. 5IO The American Flortst. June 75 Recoi* RofeA. OneonTa, N. Y. — Decoration Day trade in cut flowers was a third larger than last year. San Diego, Cal— The flower festival closed the evening of May 12, having been a marked success in every respect. La Crossk, Wis. — The Decoration Day trade was unusually large ; fully double that of last year. All florists here report an increased trade in plants and cut flowers so far this year. New Orlkans. — The Floral Exhibi- tion given under the auspices of a char- itable organization has proved quite a success. Many fine displays were made by both professionals and amateurs. HouoKEN, N. J.— The dwelling and a portion of the greenhouses belonging to August Meune, a florist of North Bergen, were destroyed by fire May 20. Loss estimated at I5.000, partly covered by insurance. Davton, O. — The regular monthly meeting of the Montgomery County Hort. society occurred on the 6th inst. Vice President N. H. Albaugh read a short but very interesting paper entitled " Then and Now." Brooklyn, N. Y. — As regards the Decoration Day trade, I will say that my receipts have been the largest I have ever had, though some say that their sales were less than last year. The principal demand was for bouquets, wreaths and small blooming plants. Columbus, O. — The Franklin Park Floral Co. — Albert Knopf, president and manager, John Siebert, vice president, M. C. Lilley, secretary and treasurer — expect to be located in their new quar- ters at Pugh and Ridge avenues, about August I. The new place contains about 10,000 feet of glass. Janesvii.i.K, Wis. — Trade for Memo- rial Day and for one week previous was very much larger than last year. Demand mostly for bouquets and loose flowers. Lila s were the unly outdoor flowers, consequently greenhouses were well emptied. Spring has been cold and backward, but everything growing well now. H0U.STON, Te.xas. — Decoration Day opened here with a heavy rain which lasted till .( ]). m. The decorating was postponed to June 2, which was a btau- tiful diy, but though there were a great many people out sales were small com- pared with last year. .Ml the florist.s donated liberally, one firm giving ten baskets of flower», ferns, etc. Krooklvn, N. Y. — A section of the penal code prohibiting the sale on .Sun- day of any property "except articles of food .sold before i" a. m., tobacco, fruit, confectionery, newspapers, medicines and surgical appliances," is being en- forced and florists have been obliged to keep their stores closed all day Sunday accordingly. There is considerable in- dignation. Kansas City, Mo, — The floral decora- tions at a banquet given to distinguished visitors fmni (Georgia at the Coatcs House May 26, were the most elaborate ever seen in this city. Tropical plants were placed in llie center of the tables at short intervals; these were the centers of mounds of plants and flowers wliich were connected by a scarf of plants and flowers the whole length of the tables which was some 150 feet. The table was bordered with lilac fringed with ivy and white carnations while at each plate was a bunch of choice roses. Cincinnati. — H. W. Gardner, the Vine street florist, is having a lively time of it just now. An eastern firm recently secured judgment for about Jyo and a levy was made. The same afternoon Gardner filed a chattel mortgage in favor of the landlord to meet the claim for rent and since then another constable has appeared on the scene with an attach- ment from another party for a claim of about J200. Louisville, Ky.— .\ flower show, last- ing two weeks, will occur here in .Septem- ber. Premiums to the amount of it5,(ico will be offered, payment of the same be- iiig guaranteed by the business men of this city. The exhibition will undoubt- edly help the florists and create a taste for plants and flowers Parties from out ofthe city who will make a display, or send specimen plants may correspond with President .\lfred A. Neuner, or Sec- retary H. Lichtefeld, of the State l-'lorists society, at Louisville. A premium list will be published later in the season. Richmond, \'a.— May 30 was also Decoration Day for confederate dead in our city. Blue and gray jointly decorated national and confederate graves. How beautiful the custom and how much we should all encourge such dispositions. A most beautiful tribute made by Mr. Jno. R Hooper was a large pillow made of Jacq and Mad. Plantier roses in alter- nate rows from outer edge to white square in center with "Peace" lettered in purple. It was ordered by Col. James M. Whitecar ofthe Philadelphia Brigade and G. A R. Post, and placed on the grave of the Confederate General, Geo. Pickett. Trade for the day far better than last year. Designs on wire pre- dominating. Paris. — Florists are doing a roaring trade in clove pinks, which are selling at double their usual prices. The wonder is that they have not become even more costly, for they now possess for many Frenchmen a quiteexceptional attraction and importance. They are no longer merely clove pinks — flowers with a cer- tain form, color and smell. They repre- sent a principle and a cult ; they repre- sent, in fact, Boulanger. The story goes that the General has adopted the clove pink for his emblem. Nobody knows why ; nobody, probably, can even guess. And there is no reason why Boulaugists should not take the hint given by their organ. La Cocaidr, and sport the clove pink as an outward and visible sign of their inward and spiritual feeling. The use of flowers for such a purpose is time honored and defensible. It flourishes in history, and will continue to flourish. Flowers are ready to hand, and they are, .save in the case of the flamboyant var- ieties, personal adornments as well as significant indications of sentiment. They can be worn, too, by both sexes ; and happy and fortunate is the cause which enlists on its side the svnipathies nf the ladies —AV,-,' )'ork Tiitlh BuEi ALO, N. Y.— At the International Fair to be held here September 4-14 next, cash premiums to the amount of 1100,000 will be awarded. TRY DREER'S GARDEN SEEDS riants, Dulba, and [Requisites. They are the ■St at the lowest prl- '.s. TUAHELIST Issued quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. UREEK, PMladelphl* PAPER SEED BAGS. For Flower and Vegetable Seeds CLARK BROTHERS. Manufaclurefo. 61 Ann St., N. Y. SMI LAX FOR EASTER IN QUANTITY FOR THE TRADE. STOK.M KING FUCH.SIA -Well r.i.ited Cut- tliiBs. WW per lua, a» Hood as put plants. FUCHSI.V PHENOMlNAL-fil.dO per 1(10. nr will e.\clian*:e for Clirysantheniunis and Geran- iums of some varieties, and dbl. Abut. Thouips. F. E. FASSETT &, BRO., ROSES FOR SALE. l.A FUAM K. Ill ■.'■,-inih and :ii^-iiuh p.ols. Si(ir\ |i IN AMI. Ill 24,-lnili and lincli pots. Nll'HKTdS. .Vinch and Mnch iiots. I'A I'A GONTIKK, in :Hnoh and I-int-li pots. FKUI.ES. in iVlnch. 3-inch and 4-inch pots, .VKUMKTS, in 2Vs-inch pots. These plants have been grown in a cool temper- ature and are in line condition. Prices liberal. Uis- count on larKC orders. J. A. COSGROVE. Sparkill Rockland Co. N. Y. cahha(;k plants. EARLY WINNINGSTADT, FOTTLER'S BRUNSWICK, AND FLAT DUTCH. Fine plants, securely packed lor shipment. 1.000 Jl.tiO; 10.000 flSlKl; 2,1,000 $2."). 00. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. 2,000,000 CABBAGE PLANTS NOW READY. All orders filled promptly at any distance. WE PACK LIGHT. All leading varieties, ;f2.oo per thousand. 2,ooo or more, at #1.50 per thousand. Special prices on large quantities and to C/:.Mr.\OT. A.\D OTHKK POI'UI.AR VARIETIES **- Si:.Nn YOIK I.IST.S AND IIAVIC THKM PRICED. .sYvyy. ) SrECI-A-L QUOTATIOiTS I IT l,A.K,a-E LOTS. the; DIIMOEJE; «» COI^fARO CO., ROSE GROWERS, WEST GROVE, PA x888. The American Florist, 511 ORCHIDS Cheap as Good Roses. Send S two cent stumps for Cutalogue and Plate. BRACKENRIDGE & CO., BovailStOWll, Mil. MANY ADDITIONS ORCHID STOCK this Spring. Send lor Catalogue. CZ)F?C=:t4 1 rD^. Bestand Largest Stock in New England to Cut. mi COD PINR POND LILIES, AND ALL COLORS. Send for List. BENJ. GREY, Maiden, Mass. Ferns, Palms, Orchids FBRIIIS FOR FLORISTS' PURPOSES, Br THE HUNDRED OR THOUSAND, GEO. WITTBOLD, Cor. School and HalstPd Sts., LAKE VIEAV, CHICAGO. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and English varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Our stock of the new varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. An exceedingly large and fine list of older varieties. Can supply 100 in 100 varieties ; or by 1,000 or 10,000. Price very lyOW. Address all orders to W. P. SIMMONS & CO. OENBVA, OHIO. QILIBY PLmMTS. WHITE PLUME, PERFECTrON HEART- WELL, NEW KOSE, GOLDEN HEART, GOLDEN DWARF. $2.00 per thousand, In any desired quantity. SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1 ANll EXTENDS TO JULY 20. JOSEPH DUNKLEY, Celery Grower, KALAMAZOO, MICH. SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE For H. P. and Tea Roses, Z^i-m. pots. 4,000 Finest Named Ranunculi; 3,000 Eulalias, var. and zeb.; 500 Am. Sarinensis; 500 L. Candi- dum; 20,000 A. Ataniasco; 400 Cooperia Drum- raondi; 100 Iris Susiana; 100 Hemerocallis flava; 100 Arundo douax var.; 400,000 Sets Ex. Pearl Tuberose, both extra large and medium. Ad- dress at once with offers, MRS. J. S. B. THOMSON, Spartanbure, S C. HIGLEVS TRADE LIST OF SEEDS, PLANTS. BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA, jOHisr cuFewBJKr, jr., GREENHOUSE STOCK AND ROSES. villa Nova P. O., Delaware Co., Pa. .Money Order Office: Bryn Mawr, Pa. ORCHIDS AND PALMS. NEW AND RARE PLANTS. ''"^^a^S^y'SfaTist. 6 Fine Orchid Plants, established and growing, all different, at |io.oo. 12 " " " twelve distinct sorts 20.00. Single plants of the Collection 2.50. 6 Palms, best varieties, fine plants 5-00. 12 " and other choice foliage plants 10.00. A PREMTOM WILL BE SENT WITH EVERY ORDER OF SIO 00 AND OVER. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, ^'"■|.!S*a'lSfi'„°'i?,L?i'ct"'' 40Q Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. You CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured ; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. itracts made LilyBultis Japanese Seeds. Trees, Shrubs, i-all Delivery 1888 California Lily Bulls Conifers, Palms and Bamboos. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 & 317 Washington Street, San Francisco, California. Send for Estimates. Established 1878. PLANTS, SEEDS AND BULBS FINK & CO. Fostofflce Box 484, City of JMeacico. Mention American Florist. PRIMULA OBCONICA FINE. HEALTHY PLANTS. PETER FISHER, SPECIAL LOW PRIGESfor JUNE ROSES- Per 100 Per 1000 Maliuaison, Sombrieul, Bride, Mad. Alex. Bernaix, Mermet, Safrano, Bon Silene. "White Bon Silene, I.a Pactole, Mad. Camille, Coinpt. de La Barth and fifty other good varieties $4.00 $30.00 Geraniums, in 20 varieties 2.50 P. Bismarck. Holly Wreath, L'Ele- gante. Mad. Sallerol, Mt. of Snow 3.00 ■ - ■ "-' 2.60 2.00 2.00 White, Petunia and Hinsdale '... 2.00 Alternanthera, 3 var 2.0O 18 00 Chrysanthemums, 50 good varieties 2 00 18 00 Coleus in variety 2.00 18.00 Vincas, blooming var 2.00 18.00 Passitloras, Constance Elliott, Pfordtii Smithii, Trifasciata 3.00 Double White Primroses 15.00 Bouvardia Leiantha, Flavescens 5 00 Honeysuckles, Halleana 2.00 Aurea Reticulata 2.00 Abutilon a 2.00 Hydrangea Thoa. Hogg 4.00 Fine stock of young Dahlias 3.00 Begonia Rubra 3 00 RubrellaandSemp. Gig. Rosea l.OOperdoz. List now ready and will be mailed on application. Address GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, 30.000 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA BULBS, and a limited quantity FREESIA LEICHTLINM MAJOR at $22.60 per 1,000, delivered flrst week in July. A discount will be given on lots of ,^).000. Young Roses will be partly taken in exchange, if sorts suit. Address S. EDWARDS &. SON, BRIDGETON, Crnub. Co., N. J. FOR SALE. FALL DELIVERY. so,ooo Azalea Indiga and Camellias. i^' For Ca'tftlognes. address Importer of Bulbs and Plants, 3 Coentics Slip, NEW TOKK. Per 100 ..% 4 00 ,. 10.00 FOR FLORISTS. Coleus, 20 varieties Geraniums, 4-incl\ pots, in bud 2-lncii pots 4.UU Rosea, 4-inch pots, fine 12. CO 2-inch pots 5 00 Achyranthes, 2-inch pots, G varieties 4.00 Chrysanthemums, 2-inch pots, 60 var 5.00 Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 12 var 3 00 Lobelias. 2-inch pots 4. CO Golden Feverfew, 2-inch pots 4.00 Violets, Maria Louise, 2-inch pots 4.00 Carnations. 'Mnch pots. G var., strong 4.00 Single Petunias, 2^^-incli pots, good var 4 00 Ecieverias in boxes 5. CO Heliotropes, 2-inch pots, 8 var 4 00 Miniature, 4-inch pots, in bloom 10-00 The above stock in fine, healthy condition, and can be used for immediate sales. Any num- ber of plants may be taken at above quotations, providing you take nothing less than one dozen. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist — OUR — CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. Sl2 The American Florist. June 15, Gathering Cape Flowers. A correspondent of the San Francisco (r//n'«/(/^ sends from Paarl (Cape Colony) the following account of the manner in which "Cape flowers'* are gathered : The mountaius known as the Drakensteiu range, about fifty miles from Cape Town, is where the majority of everlasting flowers art- procured. Tlie Kamrs and their families gather them and bring them to the count rystorekeep.^rs, who buy them by the measureful, which con- tains about one hundred, and for which they pay the Kaffir one farthing. The storekeeper gener- ally prepares himself for the flower season by making a rough drying-bouse, which is nothing more than a long shed about eight feet high and twenty-five feet wide, from the ceiling of which he suspends rows of string about one foot apart and which reach to the ground ; he next ties the flowers into bundles of one hundred each, and then attaches two dozen or more of these bundles along the string from the ceiling to the floor. The warm wind passing through the shed dries these strings of flowers in a few days. Were they left to dry in the sun they would fall to pieces the moment tbev were ^-oughly handled When he has dried sufficient to fill a few casus he sends them to Cape Town, wheie they are sold at auction along with other consignments, and are bought by the merchants, who ship them to England and America. There are exported from the Cape Colony an- nually about 50,000 cases of everlasting flowers, valued at something like $1,250,000, luUy one-half of which are shipped to New York and Boston direct. This will give some idea of the enormous quantity that grow and the number of Kaffirs engaged in gathering them. The Kaffirs who gather these flowers are those half-civilized fellows who live about the outskirts of the country villages. So soon as the winter rains are over the Kaffir nren begin polishing their old flintlock guns that they have bought by twelve months' labor— this is the usual way that the Boer pays his Kaffir servant -and thev and their familiesstart off to themountains to gather everlasting flowers. The women and children, however, have to do all the hard work, for ' my lord" is too lazy to do any himself when he has a wife or two who must support him. I may say here that the military authorities hold periodical sales of soldiers' worn out cloth iug, and as Jews are the only people who attend these sales, the clothes are sold almost for noth- ing, a few cents at most. They sell them again to the Kaffirs, who are only too glad to buy some thing ■■ racy," and it is a common sight to see a coal-black man with a soldier's red coat for his only covering. I once saw a party start ofl'on a flower gather- ing expedition, and they made such a comical scene that I am not likely soon to forget it. The old man was on horseback with a blue lawn- tennis cap on his head and a soldier's scarlet cloak on his back ; his legs, I regret to say, he did not deem necessary to cover, and over his shoulder he carried his beloved gun. The women with the youngest children on their backs, and part of the household eftects on their heads, trol ed in single file behind the man on horseback, and kept up a constant chatter all the way. Theirroadlay along the most unfrequented paths and the poor children, dressed only in a ragged shirt, and more often in nothing at all, get their bodies and feet badly bruised and torn l)y the thorns and sharp stones they must travel over. Tliere is one thorn bush in particular that is peculiar to South Africa, and is such a source of annoyance to the traveler that it is called the " Wachenbechi Bosch" or "Wail a bit Bush." It i:: a low-lying bush with long slender limbs covered with fine thorns which blow about in the breeze and have a peculiar way of reaching one and holding one too, unless you wish to have your clothing torn from your back. In many instances the women risk their lives in obtain- ing a few choice flowers, and frequently I have seen them on the verge of a precipice where few white men would dare to tread. At such times the women join hands and so enable the daring one to reach over and obtain the coveted flowers. While the women are riskin^ their liv< s in order to get the few pence the fl.nvers will biiiiji, and which the male Kairn will spend in the cheap wine of the couiihv the moment he h:in dies the coin, he is IhunKlilU sslv riding Iieir ;iiid there, with his pipe in his mouth. on the lu()kout lor any game that may chance to come within easy range of his gnu, for to his care is leli the provision of the pot. lU)iTii Thomas says the anemone and golden rod never meet, l>ecause they be- longtodifTerentseasons. If Miss Thomas could see the pictures tliat come from the brushes of painters who paint job lots from the imagination, showing the i)ump- kiu and strawberry blowing together, she would change her song. — Puck. THB :: PIONKEB " MANUFACTUBBB :; IN :: THB :: WEST, 306 Main Htreet, - - CIXCE^VIVATI, OHIO. 8BND POa WH0LB8ALB P&K^B LIBT. M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50 N. 4tli St., Philadelphia, Pa., MKnulacturers iinct Iiupc.rters cil Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. A lurye variety of Buekets for Manufacturer of Novelties in Baskets KOR FLORISTS, 124 WEST 19th St., new YORK. SPRING STOCK NOW READY. Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. For DESIGNS, WHEAT SHEAVES, Immortelle Letters and Baskets, ■— r^SEIVD TRIAL ORDER. ^-r—. ESTaBLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 336 East 31»t Street. - NKW YORK. ppTTcultOP'>' ^ ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF Florist's Letters. f'ATENT Am, 1EI» KOR. These letters are made «•! the best Iiiimorleltea. vrred on wocul or luetal 'i'.'.t'i,',Ni"k's.' Prices on Wood Frames : on Metal Kn Designs, Monograms. Etc. W. C. KlilCK, \m Br.wdwuv, nrooklyn. New Vork. M. M Bayersdorfer & Co., I'hila.. Atsts. for I'enna. J. ('. VAl'ijHAN. ChicaRO. Afft, west of Pennsylvaolft. F LOWER Pots SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. I Shins Crei'nhoiise I'lower I'ots to MKim-, Kloriila, THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 UfHARTOm ST., PHILADELPHIA. *^ BARBED^ 6LfiZIER*P01NT8. •»•+<• KOR SAI^E IN BOSTON, MASS. ... by Wm. J. STEWART, i;7 Broiutleld Street. PROVIDENCE, R. I CHICAGO, ILL J. C. VAUGHAN, HI! W. Washlniiton Street. Ketall at mc. per 1,(X«I. .'..(Wl will be sent by Kx- presH free on receipt of Sfi.M. I'i.nckhs, :i6c. Kach. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manulacturer, HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. Mention An)erlii»n florlpt. OUR ne:w trade r>iR K^ o u^ o i« ^^ e.OOO Nanten »f (L,ire) Klorlsts, iiiirsiMvn.,Mi iiml sc.,;(lsiu,.ii. In the llnllcd PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. d Tex ^ha^^'e for crates orcarlaue. New c!ii.v iiiill, two enuines, new revolvinK moulds turn out It iii'st, smoothest and most perfectly tinlshed pots in the market. No more roDi;h pots. Send for frt. riLlcs and prices of 211 si/.es (thumbs to llMnchl packed to order. OurKreatcut in the prices of t>ur 17 READY PACKED CRATES hasKiven us iiti immense trade all over the South and We^l, No Potlcry ships so lar, so securely and so cheap MS we do il. liunii-w levolviiif iimchines llnish pols tlner tliun am liaioMiiiide pot. and we J. N. PEBKINS. Manager. Syracuse. N. Y. I). C. SCHOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF ■ Improved | Greenhouse *M^ FLOWER POTS^ NEW BRKJHTOIV, PA., Offers to the Trade the BEST (Quality 01 Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEISTD FOK. miCE r,isx. Orders will receive proniiil .ind careful allcn- and satisfactii ' warranted in every respect. the next pallma^ (^ar £.\t} stem of heating by Hot Water '. If t, it will pay you to do so. Send r our Jllnstrated Descriptive Cat >i;-iie, free to all, MANUFACTURED BY GuRNEY Hot Water Heater Co. oi'KiCK AND Showroom : sierijN 237 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS SELLING AGKNCIKS-M. H. .JOHNSON, 140 Centre St , N. V.; Rl( e & WHiTAcaE Mfg. Co., 42 & 44 W. Monroe St., Chicago, 111.; T. K. Chase ii Edmund Place, Detroit, Mich.; WILLIAM GaUUINER & CO., Portland, Oreg Covington, Ky.; Valk & MURnocH, Charleston, S. C. IT I».A.'X"S» "XfO TZtO ■'CVOH.H. I;; /x-nT.-y- ESTABLISHED 1853. — : THE? :— 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especiatly adapted to warming GREENHOUSES, GRftPERlES AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, Durability, BURNS SOFT COAL OR WOOD, Giving best results with least labor and fuel. B^" SENii FOR Description. THE H. B. SMITH CO.. 510 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention American Florist. ^^ Reduce your Coal Bills liiCriIRM AN STEAM HEATER ^r ^^W\mwU^\aM [ESPECIALLY adapted for l-l iBI^^HHiB^H^M warming GREENHOUSES. Gives a most unit irm heat niEht and day Can 1« run with less attention, and a SAVINC of fully 20 to 25 Per Cent. In Fuel over any other method. Burns HARD or SOFT COAL. Fnd r»ed by leading llcinsts. Send for full Illustrated Catalogue, Address HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO., GENEVA. N. Y. IMPROVED GLAZING. J. M. Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints, For butting glass without laps; makes It air and water tight; saves f ueland glass. No breakage from frost. Also the best improved fuel oil Burners tor steam boilers. Send for sample and price list. 101 EucUd Avenue, CLEVELAND, O. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER, NO WIDE-AWAKE FLOKIST need be told it will pay him to use Sash Bars, etc. made from ^^ CLEAR C^ PRESS. ^^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. ^" Senci for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED — TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Contracts solicited for Most improved plans. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. fl^" Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSOW & CO., No. 23 and 24 Sears Street, GOLDSSATOsKL^fBl FOR A THOUSAND AND/.-?ir;;jS^ ^ONE USES. v^^UNNEOESMAllT For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, i and for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. dipping in water wbile closed, fills instantly. Ball flneJy perfora- ted, spray controlled by pressure of hand Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents. Sells on its own Sfimnleby mail, 50cts. This is the 2ll at the Danbury. Albany «..« ^vv«^. .^..^. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sells fast; good profit. Excellent for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittsfield, Mast. 514 The American Florist. June IS, Index to Advertisers. Artlam, R. W 508 AaTerllainff Kates, etc.50.'t Allen, W. 9 f«i Bayeradorfer, M.M. & Ltt Roche & Stahl... .11 McTavlsh, O. A .Ms Mathews, Wm .011 May, J.N. BrackenridKe&Co — i>U Butz, I'aul&Sons 6011 Chandler, B. B 512 Clark. Q. R. & Co .'dO Michel Plant48eedCo.'i(i; Clark Bros ilO i Miller, Ueo. W .Ml *"" Monon Route 512 Mooy, Polraan 50)1 Carrie Bros oOf. Curwen,John,lr .'dl Daacke, H. A 5lKi Desmond. Wm 5P8 I)e Veer, J. A 607 Oevine, Peter 513 Ulei. JohnL., &C0....513 Dillon, J. L 503, .MO Dingee & Conard Co. IJOl, 610 Dreer, U. A 510 Ounkley, J(>8eph 511 Kd wards, 8. * Son 511 Elliott, B. A., Co .WJ Fassett, V. K. & Bro.. . .510 Pink & Co 611 Fisher, Peter 6U (iaraeld Park Rose Co503 Uasser, J. M •A?< Qlddlngs, A OOT Goldman, M .5l:i Grey, BenJ 511 Orifflth,Jns .512 GrlfBth, N.S yt) Ourney Heater Co .Wi Hales, H. W 513 Hallock,V.H.,4Son..507 Hammond, Ben] :m Hammond & Hunter. .503 Herendeen MIk. Co... 51:1 Herr, Albert M .W Hlgley, Henry G 511 HltchlngsA Co 5U Hooker, H. M 514 Uulsebosch Bn.s .'<»'. Ives. J. H .lans Ed. .51! slen,C. H SOB, 511 Kadletz. J 501 Kennicott Bros 503 Kind.James .507 Krick, W.C 612 Morat, Kdw ,501 Myers 4 Co 514 Penman, Jas. A f<0s Perkins.J. N 512 Phila. Im. Design Co .512 Plenty, JosephuB 5n Beed& Keller M2 Uoemer, Frederick... TiIn llolker, A.&Sons 117 Rupp, U. 8. & Sons . .'ills Schnabel, Wm, H '.»\ Schodeld, 1). C... 'li Schulz, Jacob m Scollay, John A 11 Scott, Robert & Son.. .51 '.I Severs Bros .%7 Segers & Co .'ill7 Slebrecht & Wadle^. . .51 1 Simmons, W. P., &Ci Situations, Wants Smith, II. B. Co... er, Wm.H,. Stell'ens, N Stewart, Wm. J 5ii:i Stlmson.B. A., ACo...5l:i Strauss. C.4C0 5o:; Studer.N .'l 1 Thomson, J. S. K 511 Van der8choot&8on.6ii: Van Zanten, G. V & Co.'iOil VauKhan, J. C 603, :i(»i Ware.Thos.S f'US Weathered, Thos.W..51i Welch Bros .'t /'/o:,'iiiii/i. GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Sufierior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. BrOOkyn. N. 1. GREENH0US6 HEHTING. Explnlnr. fully all the ureenhnuses by bcvlti h> steam. Tells you tin- p"i an apparatus, llowtoui a I. III! hi, iiii.iidedby Mr. John Thorpe oiii.-i-s, r.,si|,„i(i. -,;«;. .Sent on receipt of price. Address, A.]\II3ICICAJ Ventilating Send 4 ce HifcHlNQS 8( CO. 233 Mercer Street, New York Bi5e |faffcrr)s ej JSeilers, "^ichteen Sizes, ComicjiaUa Bire ]3ox Jaoilcrs Oaaale jOeilerS; Gor)ic 0 CLl 4-inch 4-inch 4-inch 4-inch 4-inch 2)4 -inch iy!,-vac>a. Albany, N. Y. . . . equal !$ I 25 I 50- 1 75 I 25 2 00-2 50 ... . 60 60 50-75 Baltimore, Md. . . . larger; 60 I 00 85-1 00 75-1 00 I 20-1 50 I 00 50 50 50 Birmingham, Ala. . ].i less I 50 300 I 25 I 50 2 00 60 60 50 Buffalo, N. Y. . . . X larger I 50-1 75 3 00 I 50 3 00 2 00 50 I 00 50 Veranda boxes and vases Chicago, 111 larger 2 00 3 00 2 00 3 50 5 001 . . . . 75 I 00 60-75 Geraniums Cincinnati, O hi, larger I oo-i 50,1 oo-i 50 I 00-1 50 2 00-2 50 75-1 00 75-1 00 50-75 Cleveland, O Vi larger i 00 i 20I i 503 00 I OO-I 80 300 I 50-3 00 60 60-75 50-60 Bedding stulf and geraniums Columbus, O larger^ i 00! i 50 2 00 I OO-I 50 2 00 3 00 I 50-2 00 50 50 50 Roses Davenport, la. . . . l.'irt,'er 1 50 2 00 1 50-2 00 I 00 2 00 I 50-3 00 I 50-300 .so 50 50-75 French caiinas, H. T. roses Des Moines, la. . . . 'Uargcr I 50-1 7.S,i 5o-l 75 I 50-1 75 2 00 2 00 60 60 40-50 Choice pausies and fuclisia,s Detroit, Mich. . . . larger,! oo-i .soi 50-2 00 100 2 00-3 00 2 00 50-75 50-75 50 Bedding stuff and [lalms Erie, Pa larger I 5f' 2 00 I 50 250 2 00 50 50 50 Geraniums, fuchsias, roses ICvansville, Ind. . . larger I 50 2 00 150 250 2 00 75 75 50 : Grand Rapids, Mich equal 75-100 I 80 I 00 •5 00 I 00-2 00 50 50-75 25-50 [Palms and dractenas Hamilton, Ont. . . larger I 00 I 00 I 00 I 80 I 80 50 50 50 '■ nillsil;ik-, Midi. . . . Yi larger I 50 I 25-2 00 I OO-I 50 I 00-2 00 I 00-2 00 50 50-1 00 40 Geraniums Kansas City, Mo. . . larger 2 00-3 00 2 00-3 00 2 00 300 300 50 50 50 Alternantlieras Leavenworth, Kan. equal I 50 I 50-2 00 I OO-I 50 300 300 50 50 50 Louisville, Ky. . . . larger I oo-i 501 I 50 1 25 2 50-3 o" I 50 50 50-75 50 Roses Milwaukee, Wis. . . larger I 25-1 75 I 25-1 75 I 25-1 75 300 I 25-1 75 60 I OO-I 65 40 Large decorative plants Nashville, Tenn. . . larger I 50:1 50-2 00 I 50-2 00 I 75-2 25 I 50-2 25 50-60 50 40-50 New Haven, Conn. . equal I 50 2 00 I 50 2 00 2 00 50 60-75 50 !Coleus, luclisia.s, geraniums ().-ikliui(l, Cal larger I 50-2 00! I 50-2 00 1 50-2 00 2 00-2 50 I 50-2 00 75-100 I 00 50-75 ! Pelargoniums, verbenas Omaha, Neb Yi larger I OO-I 50 2 50 2 00 300 300 60 75-100 25-50 Philadelphia, Pa. . . equal I oo-i 50 I OO-I 50 I OO-I 50 2 00-2 50 I 50-2 00 50-75 50-7S 50-75 Roses in pots and initons Pittsburg, Pa. . . . % larger I OO-I 50; I 50 I OO-I 50 2 00-3 00 I 50 50 50 50 Providence, R. I. . . larger I 00 I 20 I 00 150 I 50 50 50 50 Alternantheras, hydrangeas Richmond, Va. . . . equal 150 150 I OO-I so 250 250 50 SO 50 Roses Rochester, N. Y. . . e(jual I 50 2 00 I 50 250 250 75 1 00 75-1 00 Hydrangeas, paudauus.palms Springfield, 111. . . . equal ' .50-1 75 I 50-2 00 150 2 00-2 50 I 50-2 00 SO SO 50 Palms and geraniums Springfield, Mass. . larger I 0( 2 QO I 00 I 50 I 50 50 50 50 Pansics and fuchsias St. Paul, Minn. . . . equal i oo-l 50I1 50-2 00 I 50 2 00-2 50 2 00-4 00 75 75-100 50-75 Foliage plants St. Joseph, Mo. . . . '1 larger I 50-2 00 2 00-3 00 2 00-2 50 2 50 2 50-3 00 60 60 60 Geraniums, bedding stock Toledo, O etjual I 50 1 50-3 00 I OO-I 50 I 50-3 00 I 00-4 00 35 65 35 Alter., echeveria and sedum Toronto, Ont equal I 00-: 50 1 oo-l 50 I OO-I 50 3 00-3 50 3 00-3 50 60-75 8o-i 00 50-75 Geraniums i888. The American Florist. 52i ^^^TTTTrtFii/ii'rif/// murine ner i.u»uauu = ^..==u.. .."- — ^, _ear little Mrs, Childers ere , . ibeing a "perfect artist." He had almost completed his work on Mr. C.'s return.-Pwrf. Seasonable Work. Proper attention to all necessary re- pairs about the greenhouses is now in order ; as the houses are emptied they ought to receive a thorough overhauling and cleaning, let all benches and shelv- ing be put in proper condition to stand the tear and wear of another season, giving a good coat of whitewash to such parts of the house as are not protected by paint. Where the time-honored brick flue is in use they should be carefully gone over, repaired and cleaned, there is no end of " fixing " to be done about a florist's place at this season of the year, and the thrifty ones will always see to it, that necessary repairs are not postponed to the last moment. Primulas and cinerarias for early use will now be growing on. Keep them repotted as they require it, giving them a cool place close to the glass, abundance of air and shading from strong sun. A cold frame is the best place for them, as the sash may be taken off altogether in cloudy dry weather ; as a matter of fact I keep nothing indoors during the summer months, large plants are grouped in suit- able positions outside, while orchids, ferns, etc. are kept in the cold frames and pits. I give ferns a position in which they are exposed to the sun during a great part of the day, merely protecting them from heavy rains. Orchids are shaded only sufficient to keep them from burning. A sowing of pansies may be made about this time, and such stove or green- house plants as require potting should be attended to at once. Chrysanthemums propagated early in the spring ought now to be shifted for the last time, those struck later being kept shifted on as nec- essary ; it is best to keep chrysanthe- mums and all such like stock plunged to the rim of the pots in any convenient material, by so doing much labor in watering will be saved. But I bethink me that an exhaustive list of seasonable operations would occupy more time in its preparation than I have to spare. Every reader of the Fi,ORiST knows for himself the work that is most pressing upon him and it is only those accom- plishing most during the next thirty days towards getting their affairs into good shape — who can best appreciate and enioy the next annual convention of the S. A. F. A. W. M. Pansies Again. In reply to Mr. Roemer's complaint that his pansies did not get a fair trial, I will answer him that I am well posted as to their merits and gave him credit accord- ingly, but as to his right to call them his own strain I positively object. They are simply French strains, and the fact of his having grown them for two or three years does not change their character. At that rate I might also claim a second paternity to the Bugnot strains. His criticism on the last named pansies is also amusing, (to say the least of it), and after the splendid exhibit we made. But did Mr. Roemer ever see any of them ? We almost doubt it. With me they have proved of a neat, compact habit, with flowers well elevated above the foliage and literally covering it with their im- mense blooms. I never claimed these to be as vigorous as a Trimardeau, but they amply repaid for the extra care required. As for their keeping qualities, we have sent flowers of them to almost every State in the country from loo to 3,000 miles away, and they always arrived in good condition. And now, with the hope of ending the controversy on pansies we will remark that Messrs. E. L. Beard of the Mass. Horticultural society and B. K. Bliss of Boston, both experts on pansies, are growing now Mr. Roemer's strain, and having seen my collection here and on exhibition, might enlighten us as to their comparative merits. DENYS ZiRNGIEBEL. Needham, Mass. Packing Plants for the Pacific States. Much complaint is made by all florists in California of the difficulty in getting greenhouse stock from the east in good condition, and in many cases no doubt the fault may be fairly laid at the door of the shipper. The main loss seems to come through lack of ventilation and too 522 The American Florist. July r^ close packiug, as well as the use of too large boxes not subdivided. Roses gen- erally come best of course, but many claim that fuchsias and carnations are often a total loss. Mr. B. O. Clark of the Park Nursery Co., suggests that after using moderate sized bo.Kes of light material, they should be divided crosswise into two parts and that thin circular plates of zinc three to four inches across, perforated with half- inch holes be uailed over ventilating holes of the same size on four sides of both ends of the case where nearest to the top of the plants. riants have arrived in good shape where excelsior packing was used moder- ately between the foliage, tending to pre- vent heating. Thin subdivisions of boards or heavy pasteboard often pre- vents heated plants in one section from injuring the balance of the case. The Florist believes that many ship- pers have much to learn about the needs of the Pacific coast business, and hopes that some of our readers there who have learned so well in that school of exper- ience will give us Eome notes for publi- cation. Begonia Rosea Grandiflora. As the tendency of public taste seems to grow more and more toward loose long-stemmed flowers, it may not be amiss to say a few words in favor of Be- gonia rosea grandiflora or incarnata grandiflora as some call it. If grown well, it gives abundance of flowering branches, which may be used either in baskets or designs or sold as loose flow- ers for filling vases, epergnes, etc. A few branches of it will add considerable to the bulk of a bunch or box of cut flowers and buyers will feel more satis- fied with the quantity they get. In my opinion there is no other begonia more adapted for the purpose ; it flowers from November to March and is easy of cul- ture, the only trouble being its liability to damping offjust above the collar after you have grown your plants to blooming size. But this is easy lo avoid by plac- ing in a rather dry situation and taking care not to wet the foliage and stems, especially on dull days or towards even- ing. If kept in a cool house, such as the side benches in a smilax house, with a temperature of about 50°, the flowers will not only have more substance and last longer, but will also be of a much brighter hue than those grown in a more moist and warmer atmosphere. Some florists may not agree with me as to the temperature and may think that in a cool house danger of damping off is increased instead, but by keeping dry enough and free circulation of air in the house, I know my plants are all right. The smilax house I grow my begonias in frequently goes down as low as 45° on a cold night in severe weather, but I sel- dom lose a plant from this cause. The cuttings should be put in anytime before April 15 for next winter's crop, and after potting off we let them stand in small pots until we get room and time after the spring sales. Then we repot into y/, f,r 4-inch pots and give them room on a bench in a house slightly shaded from the sun, pinching back as they grow. Two more repottings arc re<)uired before October i, when they should be in 6 inch pots, bushy plants about fifteen inches high and growing rapidly ; in a few days they will show buds. I prefer keeping the plants under glass to outdoor culture or planting out, as a good many florists are in the habit of doing; have tried both ways and get the best results under glass. The plants are literally covered with blooms by the end of November, and branches of these about ten inches long are very useful to help fill cut flower boxes, mixing with a few roses, carnations, bouvardias, etc., adding by their glossy foliage much to the favorable appearance of the other flowers in the box. In cutting we use up the tops on main branches of the whole lot first, thereby giving the side branches time to elongate and perfect their flowers and the plants so trimmed back, will after two or three weeks look even better than at first, having devel- oped their side branches into new tops full of flowers again. As to soil, we give them about one third well decayed manure and two thirds sandy loam and find all begonias to do well in this mixture. After the second repotting the plants require support and must be staked and tied. We grow 500 to 6fX3 plants annually and if we had more would find use for them, but can not spare any more room in the fall, as they must not be set too close together, so the air can freely play around them or they will draw up and be weak and shanky. I find it more profitable to raise young plants every year, because old plants require too much room all the year around, although it may pay in some instances to grow them a second year if room can be found for them during the crowded months toward spring. The variety of begonia I am speaking of must not be mistaken for the old insignis or incarnata, which it resembles in growth and in flowers, but it is far superior to those in the size and quality of the flowers, being at least double the size of the old type. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER. Daily Record of Work Done at the Lincoln Park Greenhouses, Chicago, 1887. July I. — Tem. morning 78°, noon 9^°, evening S,s°. Wind SW. Repotted some large pal m.'^. Cleaned frame yard, staked and tied plants which needed it. 2— Tem. Ho, So. 75. ,SW. toN. Trimmed elevated beds. Repotted lot of winter flowering begonias and plunged them in frame. Cleaned flower beds. Carpenter repaired side tables in conservatory. 3— Tem. 75, SS, 7v SIv. to N. Sunday. 4— Tem. 76, S5, So. S. to W. Cele- brated the day. 5— Tem. 73. Si, 7S. W. to SK. Re- potted a lot of celosias from 3-inch into 4inch pot.''. Repotted tub palms and moved heavy plants in conservatory. I'-irst lot of seedling gloxinias begin to bloom. Staked and tied petunias and carnations. _ 6— Tem. 74, 84, 7S. S. to N. to Iv. Same as yesterday. 7— Tem. 72, S7, .So. N. to E. Sowed seed of primulas. Trimmed and cleaned beds and arranged plants in No. i. >S— Tem. 79, SS, S.s. S. Put fresh sand on the repaired side tables in conserva- tory and arranged with plants. Cleaned soil piles— cut down weeds, etc. 9— Tem. 72, S3, 7S. Trimmed and cleaned carpet beds. Tied holly hocks and ricinus. 10— Tem. .So, 85, S2. SW. to. SK. Sundav. II— Tem. 72, S6, So. SW. to SE. Cleaned and trimmed plants in vases and stands outside. Removed from rib- bon bed plants of stocks which had done flowering and replanted bed with celosias. and Cineraria caudidissima. Carpenter and painter at work in conservatory. 12— Tem. 7S, 90, 87. SW. to SE. Same as yesterdav and cleaned beds of shrubs. 13— Tern.' 82, 7S, 75. N. to I). Cleaned beds and frame yard and planted bed at south end of park from which pansies had been removed. 14— Tem. 73, 89, 85. NH. Same as yesterday. Painter at work on roofs of greenhouses. 15— Tem. 82, 9S, 93. SW. Same as yesterday and commenced working on potting soil for coming season. Floral Work at Hamburg, Germany. On a previous occasion you atked me to contribute from my European trip ex- periences, which I regret to say was at the time impossible. This year, how- ever, I can report from my first station a vast change in the style of arranging cut flower work and designs in this old town. The clumsy compact build is totally abol- ished, and a graceful airyness, broaching; on loftiness is practiced, which with good taste, is refreshing in the extreme. Flower baskets in the show windows are all of larger sizes, evidently for table dec- oration, made partly of rush with gilt edges, partly of palm leaf material on bamboo stands or on plain stands. Large handle baskets made entirely of Etoile d' Or chrysanthemums or yellow pansies interspersed with adiantums, and the handle trimmed with the deepest Jacq. roses, everything on long stems and vibrating, did not strike one as loud as the description would lead one to suppose, but was quite attractive in its way. An- other 18-inch mascot handle basket filled entirely with Lord Beaconsfieldpansies,a few wistaria trusses and the handle trin?- med with Niel buds, topped off with a bit of straw-colored satin bow, was quite attractive in its loose arrangement. But the most exquisite arrangement I saw in a large handle basket was made of a mass of dielytras interspersed amongst white lilacs, lily of the valley, La I'rance roses and cyperus leaves to relieve with its deep green graceful foliage. X'ieing with this piece was a similarly large basket kept in the lilac and lavender colors by arranging a rhododendron truss amongst rose-colored lilacs as bottom work and fine blooms of Cattleya Mo.'siic, minia- ture Lilium candidum, Gladiolus The Bride, on spikes, topping off the work, which showed green ferns and twigs overgrown with grey tree mo.ss as found in the woods in winter, to good advan- tage. These baskets when filled, show a diameter of almost thirty inches and stand about as high in their airy arrange- ment. A horseshoe filled with bronze-colored pansies, showing at the top a slight bou- quet arrangement of Niel and I'alcot roses with dried pressed fern turning yellow and brightened up with a bit of adiantum, was odd in its way. l"uuerat wreaths are made of blue forget-me nots for groundwork with a bouquet of white roses and ferns at the side to show the wreath wider on one side than the other; the prevailing style is the oval or crer cent wreath. .\ very tasty funeral piece was a twenty-four inch cross on scoop basket, the cross arranged with double white narcissus only. .\ pigeon was starting from the left crossbeam, whilst a large plinnix leaf formed the pendant in a graceful droop over the right cross- beam. This structure arose from the basket which held in terrace arrange- i888. The American Florist. 523 Pflmt rttan WoiiSf- BOGtRTS Slt^MtW SQU\ltH\R. ment an assortment of different palm leaves; latanias, chamjerops, kentias, cycas, etc. , forming a tropic base through which apparently as a garland covering the moss filling of baskets, could be seen a roping of forget-me-nots, lily of the valley and white roses. This piece was priced at 75 marks or about Ji 8 American money. It was exceedingly chaste. If this be of interest to you, I shall feel satisfied of having tried my hand at rep- ortorial work. A. R. Hamburg, June 7. Baltimore Odds and Ends. A couple of weeks ago, happening to have a leisure hour, I called on a young florist who had lately hung out a shingle of his own, and found him engaged in the hopeless task of trying to serve half a dozen customers at the same time. I " pitched in " to help him out as much as possible, but despite our united efforts two or three ladies lost patience and left in quest of " a greenhouse where they'd get waited on." It would not be correct to say that such occurrences are the rule, but they are unfortunately too common. Very rarely indeed do those who embark in the florist business find themselves overburdened with capital, and this fact together with the moderate profits at best accruing from the business, renders careful economy absolutely imperative. The great trouble, however, is that the beginner in his desire to economize and make both ends meet stands in danger of being at times " penny wise and pound foolish." If he is an energetic, indus- trious man he may get along during a considerable part of the year without employing any assistance. During the dull winter months he can easily get together an abundant stock for spring trade, but if he depends on his own un- aided efforts to dispose of this stock, he will probably find at the end of the sea- son that the volume of trade has not been what he might have reasonably expected. A florist's success in any community depends largely on the man- ner in which he ingratiates himself with his constituents at the start. It is not all sufiicient that he sell good stock at a low figure ; this may indeed be the pri- mary consideration with some customers, but there are others — a very numerous class — who, while not quite regardless of quality and price, lay great stress on being promptly and courteously served — conditions that can not be met where the florist is solely dependant on his own exertions. In whatever manner expenses are curtailed at other times, it is a duty the florist owes himself, to employ extra labor during the periodical "rushes" that occur in the trade, and particularly through the spring season. The extra expense thus incurred will prove a most excellent and profitable investment in view of increased sales and a firmer foot- ing in his community. Decoration Day was attended with very little increase of trade for the florist here as people depend largely on donations of outdoor flowers, and although the season has been a little late there was apparently enough hardy stuff obtainable to obviate any considerable purchasing fiom deal- ers. Pentland had several large orders for designs from out of town parties, two or three other florists had small orders from a distance, but taken all in all there was no particular increase in the volume of trade. Spring trade in this vicinity has been excellent so far as my information goes, prices have been a little low in some instances, but the total receipts will probably exceed last year. Some of our florists have been holding public sales with profitable results and generally speaking the brethem are very well sat- isfied with the condition of trade. The forthcoming convention of the S. A. F. is at present absorbing the attention hitherto devoted to the Puritan rose, and in all probability with more satisfactory results, for I consider it perfectly safe to predict a very general pilgrimage of Baltimore florists to New York during that August gathering. Horticulture in this section has lost one of its most sincere and liberal pa- trons in the person of T. Harrison Gar- rett, Esq., who was accidentally drowned June 7. The beautiful grounds at Ever- green-his country seat- and the spacious conservatories with their valuable con- tents, were ample evidence of Mr. Gar- rett's chief source of enjoyment. He was particularly fond of orchids and no desirable specimen was ever too high priced for him to secure. As a result he possessed one of the choicest collections in the country. Mr. Garrett's death will be especially felt by the Maryland Hort. society, of which he was a most generous supporter and a member of its executive board. "The Garrett prizes " offered to amateurs who had no greenhouse or who kept no regular gardener, did much to stimulate a love for gardening amongst the people of Baltimore and brought to the exhibitions of the Maryland society many a collection of plants that would be no discredit to any professional grower. The floral tributes at the funeral were unusually profuse and beautiful. Particularly noticeable were a large cross and wreath of orchids, a cross of Jacq roses and crown of heliotrope, a wreath of Baroness Rothschild roses, a magnifi- cent wreath — over three feet in diameter — of roses and myosotis, a cross of white roses with wreath of Jacqs across the arm and a wreath of black pansies and helio- trope ; the latter design had an odd but very beautiful efiect. I have rarely seen such a profusion of floral pieces at a funeral and never on an occasion when they appeared to me more appropriate not alone as indicative of the esteem in which Mr. Garrett was held, but as appro- priate emblems of his well known purity and integrity and fitting tributes to the ruling passion of his life. A. W. M. June 18. Bogert's Steamer Souvenir. This basket is formed of a square piece of woven willow, drawn up in such a manner as to form two pockets, one at each end, one end pocket being in front and the other behind the handle. The front pocket is filled with pansies, the other with American Beauty roses, a few of which drop down over the center. A small bunch of pansies is fastened in front of the basket near the end, directly before the rose pocket. The handle is trimmed with moss roses and Asparagus tenuissimus. There are curved rests back and front. Flower Farming. We clip the following description of a farm devoted to the growth of hardy flowers for the London market from the Journal of HorticitUure : Tdwps.— Just now, however, we are most concerned with the flowers, and the tulips afford such a brilliant display that they merit first attention. A series of parallel beds, six feet wide and 300 yards long, are planted with tulips, sev- eral rows or a whole bed being devoted to one variety. Each bed contains six or seven rows according to the strength of the plants, and in this " little plot of tulips," as their owner terms it, there must be between 200,000 and 300,000 bulbs. The effect of such a number of plants in flower under a bright sun was dazzling in the extreme, and such large masses of brilliant colors could not be seen anywhere but in what is considered the special home of bulbs in Europe — Holland. The varieties grown are not very numerous, but are selected for the possession of certain important qualities, such as good habit, substantial flowers, clear, well marked, or effective colors, and durability. For example, the early Due Van Thols are found to be too unre- liable for culture on a large scale, and several other well known varieties have been discarded. A great favorite is the handsome Keyzers Kroon with its bright red yellow edged flowers, and one bed of this was grand last week. Another good variety is Thomas Moore, of sturdy habit, with well formed bronzy red flowers, a color much in demand just now. Duchesse de Parme is a useful tulip, very hardy and bearing flowers of capital sub- 524 The American Florist. July I, stance, rich scarlet edged with yellow. Rosa Mundi is white, edged with rose ; Rose Gris de Lin, dwarf, sturdy, of asoft rosy tint ; L'Immaculee, compact, free and useful, one of the best pure white varieties, White Pottebakker being also useful but much stronger and taller than this. Proserpine, deep rose, is a well known excellent bedding variety, and is similarly useful for cutting ; Artus, deep rich red, is another capital variety of fine habit ; Sunbeam, very dark scarlet, is showy and even ; Yellow Rose, Canary Bird, Yellow Pottebakker and Yellow Prince are the principal yellow varieties, all good, of slightly differing shades ; Double Rose being a good double of a pale yellow tint ; Princess of Austria is a very late variety with vivid scarlet flow- ers, compact in habit, and comes in well after the others, leading up to the Ges- neriana varieties. In a favorable season a succession of flowers extending over a month is obtained, the Due Van Thols commencing the period, but this season the buds were destroyed by larks, and owing to the delicate texture of their flowers they are soon damaged in bad weather. A keen strong wind soon spoils a large stock of flowers, and hail- storms also cause much injury, as ever^- flower in the slightest degree defective is rigidly rejected when cutting for market. The flowers are gathered before they are fairly expanded, and placed in pots of water in cool sheds, where they will last for several days if necessary, but usually they are transferred immediately to the Whitton Farm, where they are tied in bunches of a dozen flowers each, and dispatched to Covent Garden Market the same night or early the following morn- ing. It might be added that the beds are slightly raised with alleys between, and the bulbs are all lifted at the end of June, planting being done in October when the weather is suitable. No pro- tection is provided beyond that afforded by a hedge on one side of the quarter devoted to the beds, but the most tender are planted near to this, and the others in succession according to their respect- ive hardiness. Dafi'Odils. — The numerous forms of narcissi that are adapted for culture on a large scale and which yield abundant flowers for cutting constitute Mr. Walk- er's great specialty, and the tulips are only a kind of by crop. The daffodils are grown by millions, two or three acres of one variety, and some idea can be gained of the stock when it is said that in the height of the season 2,000 dozen bunches of twelve flowers each can be cut in one week, and as many as seventy dozen bunches of the beautiful N. obval- laris have been taken into market in one morning, cut from eight beds each 200 yards long. The beds are the same width as those for tulips — namely, six feet, and formed in a similar way, with seven rows in a bed of all the stronger growing varieties, but they are planted close together in the rows. About one- half of the bulbs are lifted as soon as the foliage turns yellow — namely, towards the end of July ; they are immediately conveyed to sheds, sorted, allowed to dry gradually, and replanted at the end of August. .Some varieties will succeed if left in the beds three years, but others require lifting every year ; in fact Mr. Walker advocates annual lifting for all, and it is only the labor and expense that deter him from carrying this out as part of his system. The strongest varieties are planted three inches beneath the sur- face, and the weakest one and one half or two inches. The flowers are always cut with as long a stalk as possible, and a good indication of the respective strength of the bulbs can be afterwards detected in the growth of the portion of flowerstalk remaining ; in the strongest bulbs it will extend to five or six inches, while on the weakest it will scarcely lengthen an inch. In growing such a large quantity of plants the selection of varieties is an important matter to ensure a succession of flowers over as long a period as possible. This is accomplished at Ham in a remarkable manner in fine seasons. N. pallidus praecox commences flowering in February, though this year its flowers were not cut until late in March. Then follows the Tenby Daffo- dil, N. obvallaris, which is a more relia- ble early variety though a little later than pallidus prsecox. It is more hard}', and many persons preferits bright golden flowers to the paler tints of the other. Of N. obvallaris it has already been noted there are eight beds 200 yards long, all the plants wonderfully strong and evi- dently thoroughly at home. They are two very useful varieties, but pallidus praecox is distinct in one respect — it pro- duces a larger succession of flowers than any other. The large trumpet daffodils follow those named ; then come the in- comparabilis varieties, which at the present time are so beautiful. The poet- icus varieties, such as ornatus, are also in flower now, the later poeticus recurvus will be in flower in a fortnight, and the season is concluded in June with the double poeticus, the handsome fragrant "Gardenia flowered Narciss," which is so popular. The trumpet daffodils com- prise the stately bicolor Horsefieldi and Empress, Emperor, Princeps, spurius, maxim us, and many others. Two very beautiful varieties of N. incomparabilis now being cut in large quantities are Cynosure and Stella, the former with a pale yellow perianth with a rich gold crown, the latter with white perianth and delicate yellow crown. Both are very graceful, and for arranging in large vases they are admirable. The double forms of incomparabilis. Sulphur Crown and Orange Phrcnix are also in great demand, and corresponding space is de- voted to them. The Campernelle and the double N. odorus are grown exten- sively, and the vigorous plants are now yielding these delightfully fragrant flow- ers in thousands. One bed of the Cam- pernelle is very remarkable, the bulbs have been planted two years, and have ten to thirteen flowers to a root. Several Tazetta varieties are included, but they are not in such favoras the other sections. The graceful Poet's Narci,ss, or Pheas- ant's Eye, as it is popularly styled in the market, is in most demand, and a large space is devoted to its best varieties. N. poeticus ornatus, which is distinguished by its broad round pure white perianth lobes and orange or red tinted crown, is in its best condition at the present time ; some thousands of flowers are being gathered every day from the twelve beds 2(x) yards long which are filled exclu- sively with this variety. Then of the later N. poeticus recurvus there are be- tween two and three acres, the plants being readily distinguished at a glance from the other poeticus varieties by the slightly glaucous and drooping or recurv- ing foliage. The flowers will not be expanded for a week or two yet, but they come as a most useful succession to the ornatvis. About two »cres are occu- pied with the double poeticus, and these will afford a fine June display and supply of flowers. In a sheltered portion of the farm be- neath the young fruit trees are some rows of the brilliant scarlet Anemone fulgens and its variet}- multipetala, which seems to succeed very well, and is had in flower as early as February in mild seasons. The plants grow strongly and flower freely, but it is essential that they be protected from wind or their beauty is soon destro3ed. The flowers gathered at Ham are trans- mitted to Whitton, where in spacious sheds numbers of women and girls are busily engaged in making up bunches and packing for market. The flowers are all carefully assorted and tied in neat bunches of a dozen each, so arranged that the flowers for convenience of pack- ing all turn in one direction. Packing is delayed as late as possible, and the flowers are closelj- placed in shallow wooden boxes, no packing material being employed ; a piece of paper only is laid over the bottom and sides of the box, and the flowers are covered in a similar man- ner after the boxes are filled. The flowers are stood in pots of water until wanted. If it is desired to hasten their expansion they are placed on shelves in a lean-to greenhouse ; and if, on the other hand, it is necessary to retard their development they are placed in a cool dark shed, where they remain perfectly fresh for sometime if they were not too advanced when gathered. Cutting the flowers at the right time is an important point, and to accomplish this the beds have to be fre- quently examined, the boys chiefly em- ployed in this work being soon trained to recognize the exact stage at which the flowers must be gathered. Mi.scEi.i,.\NKoii.s Hardy Flowers — Though dafTodils are such a great special- ty at these farms, they by no means have exclusive possession and attention. For instance, herbaceous pseonies are culti- vated in large quantities for cutting, and a selection of one hundred named varie- ties, carefully reduced from all those ob- tainable, fill a series of large beds, and yield numbers of their showy flowers during the summer. Pyrethrums are similarly extensively represented, while irises, German, Spanish, and English are grown by thousands. Yellow crown im- perials are flowering now, and the turban ranunculuses, which are grown in four colors, yellow, orange, scarlet and white, are evidently thoroughly at home in long beds, where they remain throughout the winter protected only by a layer of litter on the surface. Tulipas of thegesneriana and retroflexa types occupy much space, while of liliums there is a grand stock both of L. candidum and L. testaceum ; long rows of these two species under the fruit trees will yield a bountiful supply of their pure white and buff colored flowers. The useful white ( tlsdiolus Col- villi The Bride is another feature, and seems to be in the most vigorous health, while at the present time Doronicum caucasioum is yielding a profusion of its fine yellow flowers, the much taller and stronger Doronicum Harper Crewe, which grows at Whitton to the height of four or five feet, being also expanding its flowers. Poppies and numerous other flowers are included to extend the supply and in- crease the diversity, but the principal features have been noted. Steam Heating. — Will some brother florist give me a few points on steam heating — what boiler to use, how to place pipes, etc., house 1 01 >xi.S for roses? Would like boiler lar^e enough to heat two houses of same size. AUentown, Pa. A. B. EUSWORTH. j888. The American Florist, 525 SITUATIONS.WANTS, FOR SALE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs.not admitted under this head. SITUATION WANTED— By apardener of 10 years' experience. Can give tirst-class references. Ad- dress E. H., care American Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— By a flrst-clasa gardener; Scotchman; 11 years' experience, both outside and under glass. Can give good references. Ad- dress K., care American Florist. competent florist _ _ commercial place; Best of references. Thompson Central Nltrseuies, Atlanta, Ga. SITUATION WANTED-By and propagatorlnaprivate age 25; 11 years' experien"" " SITUATION WANTED— By a gardener, single man. Commercial place preferred. 14 years' experi- ence Prefer to take charge. Best of references. Florist, box 474, Matteawan, Dutchess Co.. N. Y. FLORIST, 120 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough plantsman, florist and propagator, competent in all branches of gardening, either private or commercial. Married. Best of references. ' ''^ SITUATION WANTED— As propagator in com- merc'al business, for roses, clematis. Primula Chinensis, as well as common greenhouse stock. First-class references; German; aged 27. Address A. FAHUENWALD, New Centrevilie, Chester Co., Pa. SITUATION WANTED— By a middle aged German, gardener and florist; single; long experience. Best of references. Can come at once if particulars are given in answer. First-class private place pre- ferred. Address Florist, care National Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind. ANTED— A second-hand boiler and 700 feet of 4-inch pipe. A^idress R. S. Rasmussen. 358 Bank St., Waterbury, Conn. ANTED- A good second-hand boiler that will heat 1,500 ft. 4-inch pipe. Address E.J. Miller, Downer's Grove, Ul. WANTED— Three thousand feet of second-hand 4-inch greenhouse pipe in good condition, dress w , H. Moses, Bucksport, Me. WANTED— A good scond-hand greenhouse boiler that will heat lllJO feet or more of 4-inch pipe. Address E. Franks. Bandow, Cook Co., 111. W^_. --- -. - price. K. Haitre, 140 Canal St., New Orleans. La. house worb^ State wages W^ WANTED— We want to buy a quantity of palms, large fernsand otherdecorative plants Please state size and price of plants with description. Ad- dress NANZ & Neuneu, Louisville, Ky. ANTED- A fijreman for the Botanic Garden of " -> "-'versity. Applications enclosing lis as to training, experience and ade by letter only, to W Harvard Un copies of testimon character may be i GoODALE, Cambridge, Mass. W^ and other plants for winter blooming. Also gr a general slock of greenhouse and bedding plants; must give good references and be strictly sober and industrious. State wages desired. Address A., care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE— One No. 4 Dick Saddle Boiler, 900 feet 4-inch pipe and fittings. For particulars address Nathan Smith & Sow, Adrian, Mich. FOR SALE OR RENT— Four greenhouses in good central location, in a city of 18.000 inhabitants. For terms, address Chas. A. Bhuckman, 230 N. State Street, Elgin, 111. F° Bata, care American Florist, Chicago. FOR SALE— A greenhouse property in a city of 10,000 inhabitants, natural gas, waterworks, and a good railroad center; 2.000 square feet of glass; Marechal Niel and I-amarque roses running through all the houses; young orchard; frame house with four rooms; 150 feet front on Main street. For par- THE THREE B. B. B's- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BEWWETT, Still rank as the tliree best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. 1 oiler also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAW, METEOR. And all other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, etc., etc.. that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. 1 also offer for the tlrst time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A beddinK rose of very superior merit. For descrip- tion, prices, etc , etc., write for Trade List to JOHJV JV. I^A.^V, .SUMJVIIT, NEW JERSEY. Mention American Florist. AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. J My CATALOGUE of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready January 1, 1888, and will be sent fbee on application. A large stock of the last two yeara varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of over 1,200 var- ieties, with raisers' names and date of sending out ICO «E> ® . ORLEANS, FRANCE. ROSES ON THEIR OmW ROOTS -A. SE>E:CI-A.IjT"5r. Nursery Stock of all Descriptions For particulars apply to E}. :BE:?«:A.ier>, jr., p. O. Box 1400. San Diego, Cal. Mention American Florist. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals, Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE. KY. A Superb lot of LA FRANCE ROSES, in gills, lialf pints and one and a half pint pots, respectively $8 00, $12 00. and $25 00 per hundred. Also a few thousands of Bon Silene. Papa Gontier, C. Mermet and Niphetos at same prices. PERLE DES JARDINS ALL SOLD THIS SEASON. Address J KADLETZ, p. 0. Box 170. STAPLETON. STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. R08E8 FOR FORCING. io,ooo PEKILBS, MEBMETS, BKIDES, BON SILENBS, .SAFKANOS. Strong healthy stock, 4-inch pots, $10.00 per hun- dred; $U0.0O per thousand. AMERICAN BEAUTV. Fine. 4-irch, $12.00 per hundred. Several thousand JAC<.iS, 4-inch. $10.00 per hundred. All the above varieties in 2V^-inch pots $5.00 per hundred, $45.00 per thousand. C. F. FAIRFIELD, Florist, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. EXTRAORDINARY CHANCE. TO h.:e3vt c:;«e;.a.i» : six large Greenhouses all improvements, Cro- ton water and hot water heaters, located at the main entrance of the largest and handsomest Cemetery in the city of New York. Well estab- lished trade by the same owners that now has charge— over 15 years. Nearly 1,500 lots cared for and decorated. Only responsible parties need enquire at HULSEBOSCH BROS.. P. O. box 3118. New York City. New American Roses. Freesia, Refracta Alba andLeichtlinU. PRBBSIA BEFRACTA ALBA, $2.00 per hundred; $15.00 per thousand. LBICHTLINII, $1.50 per hundred; $12.00 per thousand. Address JOHN COOK, Florist, BAI.TIMOKE, MD. IMPORTER AND GROiaTER HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES miLLIAM H. SPOOIHER, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. 250 GREENHOUSE SASH Suitable for Hotbeds, in KOOd condition, at $1.00 each, delivered on cars. A. KRUEGER, Meadville, Pa. ROSES FOR FORGING. GROWN FROM THOROUGHLY RIPENED FIELD-GROWN PLANiS LA FRANCE, MAD. DE IVATTEV/LLE, SUNSET, PAPA GONTIER, BR IDE, BON SILENE. MAGNA GEN. JACQUEMINOT, AND OTHER POPULAR VARIETIES SEND YOUR I,ISTS AND HAVE THEM PRICED. ticulara address i Peru, Ind. CHART A IN LARGE SUPPLY. *g SFECI^^Xj Q.tJOTJ^TIOlTS IIST li-A-JR-GE LOTS. Address THE> I>ir«OEJE; «B OOT*fA.iei> CO., ROSE GROWERS, WEST GROyE. pa ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • PLORISTS, (5^^SERYMEN aNt) gEEDSMEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. F»iciOE> op5:e> iDOivr^-A.ie. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each cue is engaged iu. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead it they were addressed. At this low price every one ■ to have a copy for reference. Address Amkrican KivOrist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 526 The American Florist. July 7, New York Summer Floral Styles. Florists the past fortnight have had opportunity to show their fine taste in apartment ornamentation, so numerous have been the weddings among their first-class patrons. Arbors and canopies have gone out of fashion, and for the summer an arch of palms is the style for the arrangement of foliage under which the bride receives congratulations. For the background some graceful design, such as a crescent, is attached to the mirror or window before which the em- bellishment is put up. Large specimen palms form the arch, and the plants are graduated down to fill the curve of the half circle. Mantel bankings are very low. When there is only a straight shelf, foliage is bedded through the center, with usually a monogram in the middle of scarlet geraniums and ageratum, a brilliant combination. At each end is a cornucopia of flowers, with blossoms and vines drooping over the edge. Arches that separate drawing rooms are lambrequined with foliage, in which are La F'rance roses. Pink, white and yellow are the prevailing colors. Bells are hung through this arch, sometimes three, sometimes five. They are of dif- ferent sizes, and all of different colors. Modern top mantel pieces are lambre- quined with foliage to harmonize with the arch, but instead of bells there is a fringing of flowers, snowballs and water lilies now being in vogue for this pur- pose. Phillips of Brooklyn, has done some very stylish work lately, of which we shall give pictures soon. Roses and orange flowers compose wedding bouquets. The latter flowers are placed in a cluster in the center. Lilies of the valley are given up, only because they are out of season. Corsage bunches of water lilies and blue ceutau- rea are the most fashionable for evening wear. These are worn so that the stems fall below the waist. Sometimes a water green moire ribbon holds the bunch together. Bridesmaids are carrying large rustic sun hats filled with water lilies and pink paeonies on their arm. They are finished with water green moire sashes for handles. Daisies and water lilies is a combination very much used in these hats. They are carried by little maids of honor, when moss rose buds and daisies are the filling. Dinner arrangements are exceedingly pretty. Glass dishes both high and low, are filled with roses, orchids, and small (lowers and are placed in irregular posi- tions throughout the table. Tall flower glasses hold the long stem roses and make end pieces. Alow, round salad bowl holds cattleyas in the center, and tliere are crescent dishes and gla.ss baskets which contain mignonette and Wilder carna- tions. For young ladies' luncheons field daisies and buttercups are very fashion- able. Roses never appear at theirrepasts, but pink carnations forthe favor bunches. Some lovely dinner decorations have been made with pink rhododendron blooms and white hydrangeas. These are placed in low glass dishes. Farewell tokens for steamers and for friends separating for the season are of very elegant description. McConnell makes up a rose basket of very light and white chip which is so gracefully filled that the blossoms and light vines nearly cover the outside. It is literally veiled with vines, and these are selected so they are really a collection of trailers worth examination. The center blossoms are long stem hybrids and these are banded with tea roses, which are graduated down to an edging of moss rosebuds. Deli- cate shrub sprays are intermingled. In all, designs there are hints of the country garden in the form of shrub bloom. Grasses, which are particularly hand- some this year on account of the copious spring rains, are very fashionable for all table arrangements. They are used with field buttercups and daisies for young ladies' luncheon parties, when they are placed in tall, slender glasses, at the covers, and in epergnes suitable for their support throughout the board. Epergnes with cornucopia designs reaching out, or those with gondola, shell shape, or swan ornamentation, are especially beautiful when filled with grasses and flowers. Field flowers and grasses aretied in large bunches for fans. There has never been shown such a decided preference for field grasses and flowers, and the blos- soms of shrubs. The latter appear in the most expensive designs. Table garniture may be summed up for the present as a great deal of cut glass and silver, (the dishes being usuallv high), a large amount of grasses and ferns, and a few flowers. Hinsdale carnations, which have always been a favorite blossom with young girls, sometimes grace their lunch- eons, and are then used with their own foliage. There is no bedding and scat- tering of flowers over the cloth. Arrange- ments are severely neat, but naturally fantastic, with such graceful material as is u.sed. Wedding decorations are accomplished with a certain character of conciseness. The short, French curtain so much in vogue where lace or muslin is employed, is now made of foliage and wire, giving a lovely effect to windows and mirrors. A finish is made with yellow button daisies where the rods are supposed to be run through. The mantels are covered with ferns which rise to a high effect in field grasses with daisies, white pa'onies and spikes of pale gladioluses. This is a lovely arrangement. Ribbon grass is included with field varieties. The form- er is much used in all designs. Brides are carrying bouquets of lily of the val- ley, this having appeared from green- houses, since the outdoor crop has passed its season. Those who are carrying roses select Mme. Plantier, and charming it is for a wedding bunch at this time. A few orange flowers are clustered near the center of the bunch, which is only of moderate size. The very large wedding bouquet is not at present stylish. Biides- maids carrj- moss rose buds with a cluster of some fragrant flower combined, such as mignonette. The latter is running very poor. lioth the deep pink and blush varieties of moss buds are used in combination. Small unopened moss buds are exquisite for green bouquets, which are much in vogue for the mothers of brides and grooms to carry at weddings. The green bouquet, as made up by our best florists, is a very elegant design, now that ferns and grasses are so beautiful. The half screening, or shading of blos- soms with foliage is a new feature intro- duced by Mr. Walter Hall, of S.J. Burn- ham & Co., in wedding baskets. White and blush roses, pea blossoms and lilies have a lacy covering of adiantums. Aspar- agus plumosa, or pteris. The F'rench fisherman's basket is much used for wedding souvenirs. It is sometimes flounced with white satin and has the handle bound with the same, when it is very dainty. Pillows of cattleyas are now the richest designs made up for funerals. They are simple and elegant, the corners are cut off with soft foliage, and they are not inscribed as a rule ; only one variety of flower appears in wreaths and crosses. The latter are composed of lily of the valley or roses, and the wreaths are of moss buds, mignonette or hybrid roses finished with a cluster of grasses and vines. A verj- imposing funeral arrange- ment was made this week, when an old lady was buried. The parlors of the house were decked with pale purple glad- iolus and a variety of fine foliage. There was only palm leaves tied with purple ribbon on the casket. Large palm leaf fans with bent bandies are made of foliage to screen fire places. These bestow a cool and refreshing air to parlors. Fannie A. BEN.st)N. The New Yorkers are as busy as bees with convention matters. PiTTsiuRG. — .\t the State Conclave of Knights Templar in this city flowers were freely used to decorate the head- quarters of various commanderies. The headiiuarters of Pittsburg Commandery No. I was a veritable bower of floral beauty. Tpon the large mirrors "No. i" was lettered in flowers while the mantels were banked with bloom, and ferns and palms were arranged throughout the rooms. At the Albemarle the decora- tions were of great beautj-, flowers and tropical plants being combined in atruly artistic manner. i888. The American Florist. 527 Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.25. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; 6months, zoper cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The AdTertisinK Department of the American Florist is for Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers In wares pertaining to those lines Only, rlease to remember it. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. ^P" AdvertisementB for July 15 issue must RBAGH DS by noon, July 9. Address. THE AMERICAN l-LORIST CO., Chicago. Back Numbers. — We can supply all back numbers of the AMERICAN Florist except the first five issues and No. 34, at six cents per copy. The vase illustrated in last issue and described as introduced by Mr. Fred Gordon, New York, was, we are advised by Mr. Gordon, designed and introduced by Julius J. Heinrich, of Brooklyn, N. Y. MESSRS. F. Whitnall & Co., of Mil- waukee, pathetically request us to an- nounce that their wants are now supplied and that they find it impossible to reply to all the answers to their recent ad- vertisement. WESTERN Florists, — The Chicago Florists' Club is arranging for a special train from Chicago to New York next month. The Pennsylvania R. R. has offered one of their superb vestibuled trains to be run on limited time and with an observation car while going over the Allegheny mountains. This route is un- doubtedly the best from Chicago to New York, and as the rate of fare will be the same over all roads why not join the Chicago Club at their city and journey thence to New York together ? If you wish to go on the special train write to G. Iv- Grant, Sec'y., 54 La Salle street, Chicago. A Correction. On page 502, center of middle column, last issue, in article under head of Bos- ton, read "A method of irrigation by means of a perforated water pipe," in- stead of " A method of propagation" etc. Catalogues Received. J. J. Van IvOghem, Haarlem, Holland, bulbs ; James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, London, England, plants; E. H. Krelage & Son, Haarlem, Holland, bulbs; Eraser & Lippincott, Huntsville, Ala., nursery stock; R. Van der Schoot & Son, Hille- gom, Holland, bulbs ; Geo. F. McFar- land, Harrisburg, Pa., plants; Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy, bulbs. The Sun Revolves. From a circular gotten up by an em- ploye of a western florist we learn that : " We shall be like the sun that revolves in unknown space, surrounded by our smaller competitors, who, like the stars, live by the reflected light of the greater planet." This copious flow of language has completely stunned the "smaller com- petitors." M. F. SHERIDAK, Wholesale & Commission Dealer CUT FLOWERS. 721 sixth Avenue, NEW YORK. ofeAafa MaYjCet*. Cut Flowers. Boston. June 25. Roses, Teas $ .60® l.iXI " Fancy S.OO® 4.00 Jacqs, hybrids i.OO® 6.00 Carnations .50 Stocks, Spirea 1 1.00 Gloxinias 4.00 Smilax 20 00 Adiantums 1.50 NEW York, June 25. Roses, Bons, Gontiers 1.00 Perles, Niphetos, Souvs 1.00 Mermets, Brides 3.00® 3.60 Bennetts 2.U0 " La France 3.00 Hybrids 8.00 Carnations, short .75 Carnations, lonR 1.00 Heliotrope 1.00 Mignonette 100® 150 Lily of the valley 4.OO Pansies .50 Smllax 17.00 Asparagus 25.00 Callas 7.00 Longiflorum lilies 8.00 Daisies.per 1,000 1.00 Chicaoo, June 27. Roses, Bons, Safranos $2.00 " Perles, JNiphetos 4.OO " Mermets, Dukes ,5.00 " La France, Bennetts 5 CO " Brides 500® 6.00 Am. Beauties 12.50 ® 15.00 Carnations, short .75 Carnations, long 1.00 Pansies .40 Adiantums 1.00 Candidums 600® 6.00 Tuberoses 1.60® 2.00 Smllax 18 00® 20.00 Paeonies 3.C0® 6.50 Callas 16.00 Heliotrope 1.00 Hollyhocks 2.00® 3.00 Marigolds l.CO Phtladklphia, June 25. Roses, Teas f2.00 " Perles, Niphetos 3.00 " Bennetts, La France 6.00 " Mermets 5.00 Souvs 400 " Am. Beauty 15.00 Magna Charta, Puritan 10.00 *' Niels, Gontiers 6.00 Brides 6.00 Carnations, heliotrope .50 Lily of the valley 8.00 Harriali lilies 10.00 Callas 8.00 Smllax 20.00 Wm. J. STEWART, Gut Flowers i Florists' Supplies -^ WHOLESALE ^^ 67 Bromfield St., BOSTON. MASS. CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE N- F. MCCARTHY & CO- WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 63 Bromfield St., under Hort. Hall, Boston, Mass. We have made large contracts with the best Rose growers about Boston to handle their entire stock this season. Our stock will consist of Papa Gontier. Bennett, Pierre Guillott, American Beauty, Mer- met. La France, Malmaison, Cook, Bride, Nrphetos, Perle. Niel; Anna Webb and Grace Wilder pinka. long 8tem3; other flowers in variety. We shall have a particularly large lot of Mermets and Perles, so that in sending to us when you fail to get them else- where you will feel reasonably sure of getting them, ive satisfactor] rite for informi Mention American Florist. AT WHOLESALE. The only establishment in the West growing Roses exclusively. 2O.(i0O square feet of glass devoted to the growth of the Rose. We cut, pack and ship the same day; thus enabling the consumers to get fresh Roses without being handled the pecond time. We sliip Cut Roses all over the country with perfect safety. Also all the leading varieties of young Rose plants for sale. GARFIELD PARK ROSE CO., 1688 ■West Madison Street, Corner St. Louis Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist. Tho^. Young, Jr., \ do. Wholesale Florists, Wholesale Dealer in Gut Flowers, 36 EAST 23rd STREET, NEW YORK. Established 1877. Price List sent upon application. LaRoche & Stahl, plorists & C^ommission (r\erchants OF CUT Ei^IvO'WEie®, 1237 Cliestnut Street, - . PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited, Special attention paid to shipping. Mention Ajuekican Florist. C. Strauss & Co., Telephone 977. "WASHINGTON, D. C. "Wholesale T^ose (^rowers AND DEALERS. LARGE STOCK OF ALL THE NEW ROSES. Orders booked for young stock at special rates. HAMMOND & HUNTER, Wholesale dealers in Cut Flowers # Florists' Supplies 61 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 165 Tremont Street, BOSTON MASS. We make a specialty of shipping choice Roses and other Flowers, carelully packed, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is seat immediately when It is impossible to fill your orier. KEMNICOTT BROS., Wholesale s Plorists. ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. Consignments solicited. 87 Waslilngton Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS The choicest Cut Flowers at lowest market rates Hhipped C. O. D.. Telephone connection. Use A. F. Code when ordering by telegraph. For prices, etc., Address, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. N. STUDER, Anacostia P. 0., Washington, D. C. WHOLESALE Plant and Cut Flower Grower ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. Write for price list. lO.COO Coleus, Yellow Alternantheras and Achyran thesfrom 2-inch pots, $2,00 per 100. 5,000 Geraniums in good variety, from 4-inch pots $5.00 per 100. Larger lots, special prices. 528 The American Florist. July I, HRe 3®®'^ Uracje. The Seedsmen's Convention. About fifty members of the Seed Trade Association were present at the annual meeting in Chicago June 12-14. Some twenty new applications for mem- bership were received and acted upon. The report of the committee appointed to investigate the matter of newspaper circulations was received. It contained some very interesting information. The postage bill now before Congress was vigorously discussed and other matters of interest merely to the members of the association received attention. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : President, Geo. S. Haskell, Rockford, 111.; ist Vice Presi- dent, John Allan, Picton, Oat.; 2nd Vict- Prt-sicknt, H. W. Johnson, Philadelphia ; Secretary and Treasurer, Albert McCul- lough, Cincinnati ; Assistant Secretary, Frank T. Emerson, Omaha, Neb; E-xlc ntive coTuniittee : Wni Meggatt, Welhers- field, Conn.; John Fottler, Jr., Boston ; S. F. Leonard, Chicago ; S. E. Briggs, Tor- onto ; H. W. Wood, Richmond, Va. Washington, D. C, was named as the place for the next annual meeting. In the way of entertainment the local committee took the convention in a body through some of the principal busi- ness and residence streets of the city to Lincoln Park and return, by tally-ho coaches and carriages one day ; to South Park station by train, thence through the South Park system by park phaetons and coaches, stopping for a short time at the main display of fancy bedding, down Drexel and Michigan boulevards to the Hotel Richelieu, where the party sat down to the annual convention bancjuet, the second day. At the banquet the menu was a lengthy one, and though the first course was served at .Sijo p. m., it was midnight be- fore the speech making was concluded and the party dispersed. Responses to various toasts were made by Messrs Ely, Fottler, Vick, Maule, Cleveland and Allan of the association and by Messrs. W. K. Sullivan and Geo. vS Driggs, who were present as guests. In response to the toast " Seeds that rot in theground," Messrs. \'ick and Maule made a point by responding that personally they " knew nothing about such seeds" Mr. Driggs — who is a lawyer — made in his speech a very amusing comparison between a verbena and a lawyer. He said : "Law- yers are very much like verbenas. Now I suppose you all wonder what possible resemblance there can be. But listen to this description which I have clipped from one of your catalogues," ami he read from a printed slip : " Verbenas like a sunny spot, plenty of moisture and food ; in fact the ground can not l)e made too rich for them. They will how- ever do fairly well in a poor soil. Twenty for Ji." Mr. I). M. Lord, of Lord & Thomas, presided and made a very acceptaMe toast master. On the title page of the menu was an engraving of a vine which bore nearly all the vegetables an,llO Oeranliinis, In aiKOOd varieties 2.riU Carnations, Ue Uraw, Hne plants 2.00 Altornanthera :i var 2.00 is (10 ColeuB In variety 2.(10 IS.UO I'erlwlnkles 2.00 Bouvardla Lelantha 6 00 Ilnnoysuckles, llalleana and Aur«a Reticulata 2,00 Kcheverla seciinda Klauca 3.(10 Uennnla Rubrella and Semp. GlK. Rosea 7.00 Passltliiras, Oonstance Blllott.Pfordtll Snilthll.Trifasclata 3. (JO tar List mailed on application. Address GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, Mention Americtin Klorlst. DUTCH BULBS! G. V. VAN ZANTEN & CO.. WHOLESALE BULB GROWERS, Hillegom, Haarlem, Holland. ESTABLISHED 1862. Our stocts are selected with the greatest care for the American trade. Price list free on application— before ordering write for one. HULSEBOSCH BROS., Dutch Bulb and Plant Growers, OVERVEEN, in HAARLEM, HOLLAND, SUPPLY THE TRADE. Address (or the United States. P. 0. Box 3118 New York City. Wholesale Catalogue on application. NYMPHEA ZANZIBAREmS. Royal Purple Water Lily. We have a tine lot of Seedlings nilsert from the true, deep blue water lily, which we offer at a very reasonable price. MAITRE & COOK, 140 Canal Street. NEW ORLEANS. LA. TO THE JOBBING TRADE. I HEREBY INFORM THE TRADE THAT Mr. H. A. DAACKE, 22 Dey Street NEW YORK, Is my sole Agent for the United States and Canada for the sale of my own grown Of whom Catalogues may be had upon application. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Single and Double NARCISSUS, Etc. Importing direct should write us for prices. Special rates to large buyers. Largest slock ol Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus, Single and Double Narcissus, flarcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, Poets Ornatus, Trumpet Major, Double Von Sion. R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON- HILLEQO^/I, near Haarlem. HOLLAND. 2\M M POLMAN MOOY, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DUTCH BULBS. HAARLEM, HOLLAND. SEE OUR GENERAL LIST FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. HKADQUARXERS FOR KORCINQ KIJLKS. ESTABLISHED IN 1810. DUTCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACIIVTHS, Lilium Candidum and Harrisii, Freesias, Paper White Marcissus, etc. From the Boskoop Holland Nurskry As.sociation, HARDY LOW BUDDED DWARF ROSES, TREE ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, Azaleas, Lilacs, Hydrangeas; EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS, ETC., ETC. Catalogues for Fall Iiiiportnlioii now ready. address: ^3, u. JOOSTl^IV, IixiiDorter-, ;i Coenties tSlip, NEW YORK. Kl I ,KS "^PORTERS of FORCING BULBS. JL^# V J -M^^-M^Jf<~^ SEND YOUR LIST FOR PRICES. OU^I^KJIE^ ERI^Oisft., Seedsmen and Florists. is^ii_vs/'.a.ljpOK^i^» «Ste 00., L.ISSK. near HAARI^KNl, (Holland.) 532 The American Florist. July t. No man can conduct his business with- out giving and receiving more or less credit. It is a necessary adjunct to any business, but how many mourn their mistaken judgment in the man to whom they have given time on bills of goods. In giving credit to a man doing business ou a limited capital something more than his honesty must be considered Has he the ability to succeed? Is he conducting his business on a solid basis .■' Are his methods conservative or is he incliued to take big chances? All these points must be taken into consideration. Every failure affects the whole trade, and where he who Has failed came to grief through selling goods at a smaller price than would leave a profit after cost of goods and all expenses were paid, a serious injury is done to those with whom he has come in competition, for the low- est price makes the market and the others must meet it and patiently wait till the balloon goes up, when prices will gradually revert again toa normal stand- ard. But in the mean time this one com- petitor has managed to make heavy losses for all. A man who sells goods at cost can not meet his engagements and a dealer who sells such a man on credit, knowing the facts in the case, should not be surprised when he finds the sheriff in possession. Your Fall Trade List. Print your kai.l TRADK i,i.ST in the American Florist. It will cost you less money and do you more good than to print and mail your list yourself. We will print and mail your list, in the col- umns of this paper, to 5,000 buyers for much less than the postage alone would cost you. A full page in the Florist costs only $42 for one insertion. It would cost you twice that sum to get up a list of your own and mail it to 5,000 addresses. Think it over ! We can save you money and secure you better results at the same time, for the Florist is preserved while your trade list otherwise mailed would rarely be kept on file. We will print extra copies for you — from the type after being set — at a nominal rate if you wi.sh extra ones to mail in response to requests. If half a page is large enough it will cost you but $21 for the service. Rxpress Rates. Is it impossible for the S. A. F. to get any relief for the trade from excessive express charges? The American Express Co. has just increased its rates 511 per cent. It now costs 75 cents to send a 10 pound package valued at %\ a distance of but 60 miles. W. H. Wiiitinc. Wellsboro, Pa. ieO»E>S. StroiiK, healthy phints. ' ready, from 2^6-ln. potw. S. 1). Anil.Safrano. Me Papa (iiintlcr and Cuur The Brido and La France r,.i From 2k[-lnch pots, vlRorous yoiinu plantn. W ( per lOO; »25.00 per 11X10. I. O. WOOD A HRO., KiHilkill, N. V. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS. PLANTS, BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES HENRY G. HIGLEY, VKUAK KAFIUS, lA, RoEMER's Superb Prize Pansies. Jfr- Thi' |.iiie»l strain ..I I'liri^-ies iii the Wcni.l. ^Al Introducer and Grower of all the lead- ing Noveliies. CataloKiie free on appticalion. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower. oi KDLiNiti i{<;. <;kijm.\nv. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST Double Petunia Seed {P. hybrida grandijlora ft. pL) \u the market. Kor sale to the trade by the cruwer. O. A. IvroTA.'VUSH, NORTH SAANICH, B. C, CANADA. Mention American FioriBt. Laing's Begonias. AWARDED FOUR GOLD MEDALS %. A Greit fn, Specialty. JOHN LAING & SONS (►llectimi Which for quaUty and quantity are unauproached by any other collection. Uurtielda and houses during; the summer and autumn will be a sight never to be forgotten. A Crreat Specialty. \ DO NOT FAIL TO SEE THIS GRAND FLORAL DISPLAY Best route to reach our Nurseries is from Charint; Cross, Cannon Street, or London llridKe (:»1 minutes' ride) to Catford Bridge Station, tlience a walk ot .'") minutes. Uesciul'Uvk Catauu:ui:s 1'ost Kkek. JOHN LAING &, SONS, Seed, Plant hiicI ISull) Merchants, FOREST HILL. LONDON. ENGLAND. Registered Telegraphic Address— Caladium, London. Mention American Florist. CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED. Tho finest Primroses m the market. Plants of ro- bust habit, and titiwers unsurpassed in beauty. TUADK PACKET containinK :)II0 seods, fresh and prime; IS varieties; put up exi>res,^ly f()r tlorists. Price fl.UO. Address orders to HENRY S. RUPP & SONS, Shiremanstown, Pa. NATAL, SOUTH AFHICA. BULBS, TUBERS, ROOTS. A Wholesale Catalouue of select Native Plants cultivated by theundersij^tned is now ready, and wtll be forwarded free on application. Orders booked for sprinK delivery. K. W. AI>LAM, Maritxliiirg, Nlltlll. THE ILLUSTRATED Dictionary of Gardening A Practical and Scientific Encyclopcedia of Horticulture for Gardeners and Florists. Edited by GEO. NICHOLSON. ol the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. JAMES A. PEIVMAIV, 12 Dey Street, NEW YORK. S< Jo AKont for the United Stutos and Cunadti. onlers may also be addressed to the AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 01 La SaUe Street, CUIVAUU. FORCING BULBS FOR Fall Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS r^of Instill I>eli'V^r->'' All Good Flowering Bulbs. OF NAKdSSUS I SHALL. HAVK ABOUT TWO MILLIONS READY FOR FALL DELIVERY. Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the qneen of the bi- color daflbdils, enormous flowers. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, one of the largest and best for cutting. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil ; very fine, strong bulbs. Narcissus Bulbocodium Cilrinus, like the yellow Hoop I'etticoat, but with pale sulphur-yellow flowers. Narcissus Golden Spur, very large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best. Narcissus Henry Irving, one of the best deep golden yellow trumpets. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting, yellow cup, divisions creamy white. Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large .single white variety, very early, fine for cutting. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to masci- Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early. Narcissus Obvallaris, the true Tenleydaflodil, one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance. Narcissus Odorus CamperneMe, the well-known Camperuelle jonquil, very strong bulbs. Narcissus Orange Phoenix, large double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting. Narcissus Pallidus Praecox, the earliest of alt: forces ver>' freely; single sulphur-colored trumpets. Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the I'oeticus section for forcing and for cutting. Narcissus Poeticus Plenus, the double white Nar- Narcissus Princeps, one of the best forcing sorts ; soft pale yellow trumpets. Narcissus Rugilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, and T early Narcissus Scoticus. the Scotch (Garland daffodil, a beautiful variety both for borders and for forcing. Narcissus Von Sion, true, the double deep yellow dalTodil. And many other first-c'ass sorts. List ol varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong Knglish grown tubers. Chionodoxa Luciliae. true, beautiful blue flowers in Freesia Refracta Alba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure white, sweetly scent- ed flowers. I shall be happy to post prices of any of the above upon application. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES, Tottenham, London, England. i888. The American Florist. 533 ^25,000 MUSA ENSETE,^- The Great Abyssinian Banana, Best Decorative Plant for the Lawn. 100,000 I^OSE>S PERLES, NH^HETOS, BRIDES, CATHERINE MERMET, PURITANS, LA FRANCE, Mad. CUSIN, Etc. HARDY PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES. Prices extrennely lo-w can be had. on application. ^eooro^'^ i^o^E^ STRONG HEALTHY PLANTS FOR WINTER FORCING. lA FRANCE, PERLE DESJARDIN, PAPA CONTIER, C. MERMET, BRIDE, SUNSET, BON SILENE, NIPHETOS. Price, from 2,%i-ach. pots, |S.oo per 100. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON LARGE LOTS. NEW GERANIUM WHITE SWAN. This Geranium is acknowledged by all the leading florists to be the best Semi-Double White Geranium in cultivation, and having the largest stock in America, we offer it at the following low prices : Twelve for $i.oo; one hundred for $6.00. ^.a.e.. ROBT. SCOTT & SON, N. E. Corner 19th and Catherine Streets. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Are still offering the most complete assoitme)il of young, smootll, tlirifty Stock in America. BUDDED APPLES, STANDARD PEARS, DAVARF PE4.RS (High and Low Headed) PLUMS, CHERRIES, PEACHES, QUINCES, RUSSIAN APRICOTS, GOOSE- BERRIES, CURRANTS, and a full line of Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Etc. Also Extra Sized Standard Pears of the Finest Quality. Special Indut'ements to Buyers in lar^e quantities. Trade List out August let. THE AMERICAN FLORIST WILL I^LIBLISH A CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT To be mailed with the issue immediately preceding the meeting. It will contain a MAP of a section of New York City, showing the location of the Convention and Exhibition Halls, Hotels at which special rates have been secured. Railroad Depots, etc. Also the programme of the meeting, in addition to many other notes of interest to those attending the convention. Space will also be allotted to cards of those who are exhibiting at the meeting and wish to call SPECIAL ATTENTION to their exhibits, for which purpose the Supplement will afford UNEQUALED FACILITIES, as it will be in the hands of each Delegate BEFORE the meeting and in connection with other reference matter of value at the time. Rates for advertisements in the Suppi.EmEnT will be the same as in the body of the paper. Send in your orders early, being careful to state that the advertisement is for the Supplement. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., S-S XvCk «S£ille Street, CHICA-GO. WANTED— YOUR TRADE. Fine young plants ready now, from No. 3 rose pots. ORDERS BOOKED for Delivery either in July, August or September. Send for low prices and shipping particulars. Can send by fast freight or express. Will have a fine assortment for planting frames in the fall or forcing. Send for particulars. ALBERT M. HERB, LOCK Box 33a. LANCASTER, PA. WESTERN FLORISTS I OFFER NOW Per 100 Geraniums, Asa Gray, 4-in. in bud and bloom. ..$ 8.00 " 3-in. " " ... 4.00 Gen. Grant, 3-ia. " " ... 4.00 " Mrs. M. E. Page, 3-inch, fine double scarlet 4. 00 " Asa Gray, G. Mangilii, Grant, Mrs. M. B. Page, Streak of Luck, Comt. d' Coggi, 2-inch 3.00 Heliotrope, 2-inch, 3 var 3.00 Smilax, 2-inch 2.50 Hibiscus. 2-inch, 5 var 5.00 Golden Feverfew, nice plants 3.00 Alternantheras 3.0U Verbenas, a line lot, stocky plants 2.00 Chrysanthemums, fine selection 3.00 E^ansies 2.00 Can supply the above plants in any quantity from five to one thousand. Address |^ 3 GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. Independence, Mo. (Independence Is well located for shipping, being 8 miles east of Kansas City.) 534 The American Florist. July I San Francisco. The only change worthy of notice in the trade here, and a very remarkabe one, is the increase in the growth of cut flowers under glass. Two years since the Cali- fornia Rose Co, and Mr. H. Newberger were the only growers of greenhouse roses for cut llower purposes to any ex- tent, and among the score of retail flower stores few of them could offer a customer really first class long stemmed buds. To-day there are probably a dozen firms who make the growth of cut flowers under glass the leading feature of their business, and of stock for this purpose the rose is most used. The trade prices are low ; fine I^a France eijual in bud, foliage and stem to the best eastern grown stock, selling the last week in May at three do/.en for one dol- lar. I'robably lower than can really be afforded, for Mr. Newberger claims to have paid as high as |;20 per ton for coal this winter, brought from the Sandwich Islands ; certainly the amount of fire needed, in proportion to the glass is much less than at the east, owing to the mild winter. The "fakir " abounds, in fact he almost predominates. On Decoration Day at the corner of Kearney and Market streets I counted seventeen bouquet peddlers with baskets, inside a distance of fifty feet. It goes without saying that the San Francisco people are flower buyers, and though the retail prices are low — very low for outdoor grown stock, poorly han- dled— the demand is certainly good, and the volume done for the size of the city I believe equals or excels that of any in the eastern states. But little is done comparatively in forcing bulbous flowers for early use — something in Roman hya- cinths and lily of the valley, but nothing with narcissus or tulips. J. C. V. Los Angeles, Cal. The florists, seedsmen and nurseryrt en in and about the city report excellent business for the season. There are three very central cut flower stores, Mrs. Geary, Central Park Floral Co., managed by Mr. K. Snyder, and Franks F'loral depot. The business could be greatly increased if good greenhouse grown roses and other stock could be had. W. S. Lyon's place is also very central and long established, he does a good trade both in flowers and trees. Mr. Lyon re ceutly had the sad misfortune to lose his young daughter, 1 1 years old, by dip theria, and he has left town for a moun tain trip for needed rest and change. Mr. Denham, manager of the seed and nursery department of the Germain Fruit Co., is from Buffalo and is pushing both lines of their business with great energy. They represent the California Nursery Co. at this place. Several ladies have organized the Inglewood Floral Com- pany, and with a capital of f 50,cxxi, about one-third of which is said to have been paid in. Mr. Hittel, formerly with John Rock at San Jose, is superintendeut and no better posted man can be found in the state. They will grow some cut flowers as well as plants and trees. The Park Nursery Co. at Pasadena have made a good start and are likely to take a prominent position in the South ern California nursery and greenhouse trade. JOHIV ClJIi'WBSj-, Jr., GREENHOUSE STOCK AND ROSES. Villa Nova T. <>., OclHware Co., I'a, Money Order Ofllce: Bryn Mawr, l*tt. NEW CROP 1888. N'OW KKADV. Iscd for Hou.|net Work, fillillK Flower Ilaskels. Decorating .altars, .Sic, fie . and are pieferred by many to sniilax. «1,60 per thuUHaiiil Ferns. BOUQUET GREEN $2 oo per bbi. (30 lbs.) or $6.00 per loo lbs. Season commences Oct. isl f jr holiday trade. SPHAGNUM MOSS-LonRi clean fibre, dry or jirecn, $[ oo per I bill or six bbls. for 55.00. Sample or trial sacks containing 3 bnshels oi Moss, dry, very light, designed J for express shipments, $1.00 per sack. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale M^ss. TEA-SCENTED AND OTHER ROSES, z3CD,c>c:)c::> I'^SL i=»CD~r^. 01en:iatii>*, S0,000 in i3ots. Grand plants, fit for shipment at any time. 200,000 Dwarf Roses for Fall Delivery. Our collection is unequaled, and the plants promise to be exceptionally fine. 20 ACRES FRUIT TREES. 10 ACRES RHODODENDRONS. Descriptive and Priced Lists mailed on application. JOHN CRANSTON & CO., KINGS ACRE NURSERIES, ESTABLISHED 178.5. HEREFORD, EMGLAIVI). FRESH SMII.AX SKBD. MICHEL PLANT AND SEED CO., 718 Olive Street, ST. LOUIS, IVIO YOU CAN'T get better printing anywhere than I send you, and there are few places where as much practical knowledge of plants, bulbs, seeds and trees is stirred in with the printing. The mixture gives accurate, intelligent work in my specialty, which is printing for nurserymen, florists and seedsmen. Try me for anything you need. Good catalogues assured ; lots of handsome cuts here. J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have a fine stock of the new French and KnKlish varieties. There are many exception- ally fine sorts in this collection. Onr stock of the new varieties of last year is large and healthy. There is not a florist in the country who grows Chrysanthemums who can afford to be without them. CHRYSa^NiTHEMUMS. ne list of older > varieties ; or by Price very Low. W. P. SIMMONS A. CO. GENEVA, OHIO. Mention Aniorlciin Klorlnt. FINE YOUNG PLANTS NOW READY AililreKB HENRY PALMER, Langhorne Nurseries. LANGHORNE, BucksCo.. PA. ' knlamazoo, IliiDh. .A.. ]3i_iC\isic:3, ENGRAVER FOR FLORISTS, PHILADELPHIA. (■^ataloffi'e of electnis o! plamt* etc., with \i>f this Out. II. W, KALAMAZOO CELERY PLANTS KiMliIy .Mine l8tHtS'.>.00 iwr lUlU fur any uf thp lending: varieties; lartie lots very cheap, t'elorv ('ulture cuniplete 50ctH., or given with all orders o't SgOO.piants or over. G. BOCUOVE « BRO., i888. The American Florist. 535 [^ LILIUM HARRISIL PRIME, WELL-RIPENED BULBS. Extra Fine Crop this Season. READY TO SHIP AUGUST 1st. 4=5, 5 = 7, 7 = 9 and 9=12 inches in circunnference, packed in prepared clay, in lOO to 500 Bnlbs per case. f='i=?icz:e:^ ljf=cdi^ .ic3J=^nricDrNi. SIEBRECHT & WADLEY, MENTION AMERICAN FLORIST. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. ORCHIDS Cheap as Good Roses. Send 8 two cent stamps for Catalogue and Plate. BBACKENBIDGE & CO.. &07anstOWll, Mil Best and Largest Stochin New England to Cut. CfiPE COD PlNrPOND LILIES, AND ALL COLORS. Send for List. BENJ. GREY, Maiden, Mass. Ferns, Palms, Orchids FERNS FOR FLORISTS' PURPOSES. BY THE HUNDRED OR THOUSAND. GEO. WITTBOLD, Cor. School and Halsted Sts., LAKK VIEW, CHICAGO. ORCHIDS I SPECIHLTY. adequate conception of its unprecedented extei Coleus, Roses, Fruit Trees. Ornamental Leaved and Flowering Plants, also GENERAL WURSERY STOCK Of Hne quality and immense extent. The Glass Structures cover an area of '^.IT.SOU feet. HUGH LOW & CO., Clapton Nursery. LONDON, ENGLAND. F. A RIECHERS & SONNE A. G.. Florists, HAMBURG, GKBMANY. Largest stock of Azalea jndica. Camellias, Lilies Contracts made Japanese Lily Bulls Japanese Seeds, Trees, Shrubs. for Fall Delivery 1888 CalllorElaLllyBnllis Conifers, Palms and Bamboos. H. H. BERGER & CO., 315 & 317 Washington Street, San Francisco, California. Send for Estimates. Established 1878. FOR SALE. FALL DELIVERY. so,ooo Azalea Indiga and Camellias. ^W Kor Catalogues, address C H. JOOSTEJIV, Importer of Bulbs and Plants. 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. 30,000 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA BULBS, and a limited quantity FREESIA LEICHTLINII MAJOR at $22.60 per 1,000, delivered Hrst week in July. A discount will be given on lots of 5,000. Young Roses will be partly taken in exchange, if sorts suit. Address S. EDWARDS &. SON, BRIDGETON, Comb. Co.. N. .T. OILIBY FL^MTS. W^HITB PLUME, PERFECTION HEART- WELL, NEW^ ROSE. GOLDEN HEART, GOLDEN DWARF. $2.00 per thousand, in any desired quantity. Season iiegins Ji:ne 1 and e.xtknds to July 20. JOSEPH DUNKLEY, Celery Grower, KALAMAZOO, MICH. SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE For H. P. and Tea Roses, 2)4-\n. pots. 4,000 Finest Named Ranunculi; 2,000 Knlalia.s, var. and zeb.; 500 Am. Sariiiensis; 500 I^. Caudi- dura; 20,000 A. Atainasco; 400 Cooperia Druni- niondi; 100 Iris Susiana; 100 Hemerocallis flava; 100 Arundo donax var.; 400,000 Sets Ex. Pearl Tuberose, both extra large and medium. Ad- dress at once with offers, MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Spartauburg, S- C. FOR FLORISTS. PerlUO Coleus, 20 varieties ^ 4. DO Geraniums, 4-inch pots, in bud 10.00 2-lnchpot8 4.00 Roses, 4-inch pots, flue 12.00 2-inch pots 5 00 Achyranthes, 2-inch pots, 6 varieties 4.00 Chrysanthemums. 2-inch pots, GO var 5.00 Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 12 var 3.00 Lobelias. 2-inch pots 4. CO Golden Feverfew, 2-inch pots 4.00 Violets, Maria Louise, 2-inch pots 4.00 Carnations, 2-inch pots. 6 var., strong 4.00 Single Petunias, 2^-inch pots, good var 4.00 Echeverias in boxes 5.00 Heliotropes, 2-inch pots, 8 var 4 00 Miniature, 4-inch pots, in bloom 10.00 The above stock in fine, healthy condition, and can be used for immediate sales. Anynum- berof plants may be taken at above quotations, providing you take nothing less than one dozen. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. M<»ntlon AwArinan Florist isi CD tticze:. GEO. W. SCHROYER, Lancaster, Pa , will hereafter have for sale, in quan- tity, W. C. Pyfer's Superb Collection of new and old Chrysanthemums. SIGNED ^w. o. F'ttfe;:^. PRIMULA OBCONICA FINE, HEALTHY PLANTS. PETER FISHER, 536 The American Florist. July I Riverside Park, Allegheny, Pa. In your last number of the American- Florist you make mention of an Alle- gheny firm's effective advertising in Riverside Park, by planting out some handsome beds and the firm's name in letters of tulips and hyacinths. I have been a resident of Allegheny for thirty years and never heard of such a park being in existence. Now I don't like to see strangers coming to our city and wasting a week's time seeking for this park and then find out that we have no such place. I don't think the firm de- sires to impose on the good nature of others, but they should at least have printed directions giving the nearest route to the famous park, and distribute them to the public, or some enthusiastic Pittsburger may lead them to their Sec- ond avenue park which is noted for its fine beds of tin cans of various varieties, and its zoological garden with the genus of rummant quadrupeds, the goat, as a specialty. As it may be possible that some of the western delegates on their way east to the convention may stop over in our city and would like to see Riverside Park and our other parks in the vicinity, the florists of our cities should at least be informed of the where- abouts of Riverside Park, so that they can enable their fellow florists to find it. Pittsburg, Pa. E. C. RiCineman. H. W. EAMES & CO.'S I'ATKNT TWIN GLAZIER POINTS The twin r>oint iit the upper left himdcdrnernt <'ut repreHentM the tiill size (if pnints. while the tun! th:it iHURCil fnrpii>.hinu the jioi tits into the wlnrtow fnuiie IH HhllWII .Jl) till' nil, ikv ^kyliglitHl No more «lip- lio ;tkliiK<>f iHC' to Mh' 'I' I Price 35 cents a box. Tools 15 cents each. Aililri'Kx nil iinlers and ciiniiiiiiiilcatiiiiis to I mamilaotiiiers. II. W. KAMKS * <:<>., IVIilford, niii Preserve this iKlvertlsenient for future rcfcrci and send for samples before you do your build and repairs. Mi>ntlon American Florist. Delegates to the next the convention will travel DijUmaQ (^3 P ClQ^ B, U. UcCorniick, Uen. raBsenger As't, Ctalcmio. THB :; PIONKKB ■: MANUPACTCHKB :: IN :: THB ;: WB8T, SOS nain street. CIXCINIHATI, OHIO. 8KND FOR WEOLBBALX PBICB LIST. M. M. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 66 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. A hirge variety of Baokets for MauufHCturiT of Novelties in Baskets KOR KLORISTS, 124 WEST 19th St.. new YORK. SPRING STOCK NOW READY SOMETHMQ MIW. flJ'IJ' Look for us at the Convention. Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Pa. ZppiCK:^®) Li #^^p. 113 ADAA\5^TP.£^. ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF F LOWER PoTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 OrHARTON ST., PHILADELPHIA. GLAZIER POINTS WITH OK WITHOUT LII'S. ral. m April and May, IKtiS. No more CLIMBING OVER the glass. NEW MODE OF SETTING, Commencing at Ihc top Inslciul of the bottom. These points hol.l Ix-ltir lliitii all ntliei's. No I wlllhidd k'lans lllx li'j. mid No.'i will hold l'Iiiss ISx2t, iiotallowlnK it to slide i^-inch in Hve years. Olass fastened with tlieni. and the methods of iisInK these points, will be fully shown at the coining KLOKAI. K.MIIHITKIN 111 New York In Sepleiiiber next. FOR SALK IN llo.sToN, Mass., by Wm. J. Stewart, f.7 BroniHeld St. Nkw ^'ouk. by I'eter Henderson .V. Co., ;i:> and :i7 CortUliidt .street. ClllCAllo. by J. (;. Vnunhan. HC. W. Washington St Ketail without lip.'iUc.. with Up T.'k-. per UHHI. Pin- cers liOc. Liberal discount on lariie or.liTS. B. B. CHANDLER, HYDE PARK. MASS.. U. S. A. OUR NEW TRADE r>IIi E^ O T" O KJ ^^ 6.000 NatttcH »f (TAre) Klorlsls, iiurserymnn and seedsmen, in the United Stales iiiid I'liiiiKla. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. ESTSBLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by IV. S*TEJFF*EJIVSS, 336 Ea»t aiBt Street. - NEW YORK. Florist's Letters. PATENT APri.IEll FOK. These letters are made of the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal fnimeswilh holes to insert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames : per lUO. t.1 W i.lM . purpK 2Mn. Send f lllc. perlOU. script letler- ini; on Metal [•'rames any word. Sc. per letter. Designs. Monograms. Etc. W. C. KHICK. IKti BriiadwiiT. Brooklyn, New Vork. M. M Bayersdorler & Co.. I'hila.. ABls.for I'enn... J. C. Vai'OHAN. Chl'-aKO ABt westof I'ennsvlvHnl' SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. Sells Klower I'ots by the crate only, and ships all over the I!. S. Try a crate. Samples in drst crate. PRICES PER CRATE, CASH WITH ORDER: a.l.W Thumbs, J8.U0 ; I B76 3H-lnch, HM; 2,625 2H-lnch, 8.00 i I IMI 4-Inch. 4.76; 1.B75 2W-lnch. 7.2.'i ; I :«» 4M!-lnch, 3.H0 ; 1.300 special 3-ln., fi.OO; :i20 6-lnch. 4.40; 1.150 a-lnch. 5.50; I lt» 6-lnoh, 3.50: A crate wHehs 400 lbs. and pies at buyer's risk and frelKht. Send for frt. rates and prices of 17 ready packed crates, and of mixed crates packed I We ship ash I tirder t J N. PERKINS, Manaoer. Syracuse. N. Y. D. C. SCHOFIELD, MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS^ NEW BRIGHTON, PA., Offers to the Tratle the BKST Quality oi Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SElsrD FOK, I=E,ICE LIST. Orders will receive prompt mid c.ircfiil atten- tion .ind satisfaction is warranted in every respect. HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE I'rlre l.lHt lor 1888. riO »-lneh.... per 100. f 5.50 ra tl-lnch.... •• 0.75 .KS 10-Inch.... " 8.00 , -liieh l.:ia 12-lnoh.... " 2:!.ri0 1 -Inch... ■• 2.20 14-lnch.... " 50.00 ■ •Inch ... •• 3.7.'. llrlnch.... " UIO.UO No charKcs for packaiio or cartaKO. Send $1.00 for laniple barrel before purchasing elsewhere. All Id It to tlieir advanlaiie to do In the market. Terms cash. Address all commiinicatious to UlLLFINtiKK IIK08., Kort KduHril, N. T. i888. The American Florist. 537 ESTABLISHED 1854. If iGYine s THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Ca-nacity from 35otoio,ooo feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New L,ist. PETER DEYINE, 387 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for layinK putty. With this you can make old leaky sash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of Ave men in bedding glass. Sent by Express on receipt of price, $3.^o J. H. IVES. Daibbury. Cons MOLE TRAP mole trap in existence. Ciiin.riintef'<) l-O nttrli moles ^vherp all otiior IrapM fnif^ . Sold by Beedsmen, Agxicultiaral Implement and Hardware dealers, or sent by express on receipt of S2«O0 bf H. W HALiES. BIBGEWOOD H.S Conservatories GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected in any part of the U. S. or Canada Glazed on the Helliwell Pat. Imperishable System OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, Illustrated catalogue 01 estimates address JOSEPHUS PLENTY. HOniCULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. Offices, IJ4 Pearl Street, NEW YORK. ^>^^ i»&GURNEY^^S^ •-^H FOR WARMING (^-^ RESIDENCES, OFFICES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, CONSERVA- TORIES, ETC., HOT-WATER CIRCULATION. I iv«' you iiivestig;ated the (iuriiey stein of heating; by Hot Water? 11 t it will pay you to do so. Send Illustrated Descriptive Cat- free to all. MANUFACTURED BY for '^unneckssarY You will not part thit. For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, and for various fine sprays. Most tills Instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spray controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- tory to Agents. Sells on its own merits; no talk. Sample by mail, 50 cts. This is the Atomizer that sold so well at the Danbury, Albany and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sells fast: good profit. Excellent for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittsffieid. Mast. 538 The American Florist. July /. Index to Advertisers. A.llum, K. W .W2 AavenisinK KHteB, elc.&'JT Allen. W.M ."i-'r Bayeradorfer, M.M. & (To Kt\ Uonard, K .'>2.'> Beraer. U. H., 4 Co. . . .«'. Blanc. A fiSl Dcpchove. 0.4 ltro....:>:H Bnyacin, .laa. I, r>2.i Brackenrtd»re & Co — ivi.'i BrjiKue L. B 5:14 Biiilhers Ind'l Gard's.Sa BuU. I'aul &8ons .W.I Chandler. B. B S.Ttl Clark. unkley. .Joseph 5t;) Kames. II. W.& Co....'™ Ed wards, S. & Son .Wi Blllott. B. A. .Co ;ki:t FjiirHeld. C. V 5;;. Fassett. V. B. & Bro.. . ..V».l KiHher, Peter '<-'^* (iurtleld Park Rose Co.W Gaaser, J . M .5;i7 Olddlngs, A 5.11 Goldman, M HXl Grey, BenJ .5;t6 Grifflth, Jas .5.111 GritHth. N. S •.i-K.\ Gurney Heater ('o ri^f" Hahruan. K 5211 Hales. H. W .W Hallock. V. 11., 4 8on. .rill Hammond. BenJ .'"p-'ll Hammond & Hunter. ..527 HarKHdlne. It. W .5211 llerendeen Mlc Co... .5:17 Uerr. Albert M 5:1:1 HiKley. HenryG .5:12 IlilnnKer Bros .•j.HI HItchlngsJt Co .5:l.s Hooker, n. M .5:n Hulsebosch Bros.. 625, .51(1 tyea,J.n 5:17 Jansen. Kd an; Jooaten. C. II .5,10,5:15 Kadletz. J .525 Kennicott Bros 527 Klng.James .5:11 Krlck, W.C 6:1(1 liookland Lumber Co.. 537 Low, lIUKh ,tCo 5;i5 McAllister. K. K 531 McCarthy. N. F. & Co. _ McKarlan'd.J . Horace. .,5'1> McTavish. G. A 'S.11 .Vlaltre & Cook ,5:iii May. J.N 625 Michel Plant48eedCo6.'U Miller. Geo. W 5:15 Monon Koute 63(i Mooy, Polraan 5.1U Myers&Co 5.1S Palmer. Henry .5:14 Penman. Jas. A 532 Perklns.J. N 5:10 Phila. lm.l>e.sign Co. ..53(1 Plenty. Josephua 537 Reed i Keller 6*1 Ueichers. K A &Sohne5:i5 Koemer. Frederick 632 Rolker. A. & Sons .531 Schotleld. I). C oyer. (Ji .W.. ..515 Scbulz. Jacob .525 Soollay. John A .5::8 Scott. Robert 4 Son. ..5:13 Segers Bros 531 Sogers A Co .5:^1 Sheridan. W. F 527 Slebrecht 4 Wadley. . ..Vf' Slmmons.W. P..4(5o...5:i4 Situations. Wants. ..MS> Smith 11 B Co 51- Smiths Powell41amb>.« Spooner Wm H 62o Steffens N 531 Stewart Wm J ^ Stimson E A 4Co M Strauss C 4 Co "^ Studer N 5>" Thompson G 4 Sons (1 Thomson J S R jA VanderScho t4'*on 5 1 Van Zanten G V 4 ( Oj30 Vaughan J C S''" 11 Ware.Th 8 s V,l Weathered Thos W i.lh Welch Bros Whilldin P ttery Co v« Wilks s Mfg Co '.'1 Wittb Id Ge t) Wood I C 4 Bro i. Young Thos Tr 4Co 7 ZirngiLbel IJenyi i-ll Sauna, Kan.— The Salina Floral Co has succeeded John Buchi Mr B retires from the florist business and has gone to P^urope to spend a year BORDKNTOWN, N. J. — E. D. Sturtevant, the well known j;rower of choice aquatic plants, has started a plant growing estab- lishment on the Lick tract at Los Angeles, Cal. Lkxington, Kv. — Trade very goi)d this spring. W. S. Bell is building anew rose house hhjx 20. Mrs. D. Honaker has completed a new sniilax house and will rebuild two houses this fall. Jamp:,spiiRT, N. Y. — The bulb and .seed business heretofore carried on under the firm name of C. L Allen & Co., office at {"rarden City, N. Y., will hereafter be conducted by C. H. Allen (the Junior member). Mr. C. I<. Allen has connected himself with the A. B. Cleveland Co., New York. GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Superior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. Brookyn. N. Y. JJ?" Send lorCatuIoKue. CREENH0US6 HEHTING. IIS or hOllllMk' 1,.W|.|-,.SM1I.' K\|.liilni'. Iiilly Mil llio lii'st sys ;l li.in^i'S hy linlll hnl wlltiT II other lni|MMliint,niiilliTs. Ills iiitilily iciiiiiin-iickMl liy Mr. John Thorpe anil others. PiisI|i1iIi1,7.'h-. ,Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. Sectional View. »PROyEn KOILERg FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES. POULTRY-HOUSES. ETC. ALSO I-OFv HKATING WJTH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE. VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Saslics in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. f hos. 1. leattiered, 46 & 48 MARION ST., IVI Y. Greenhouse Heating ^^^ Ventilating HifcHlNQS 8, CO. 233 Mercer Street, Hew York. Bi5e Tfafferr)s ej JSeilars, Eighteen Sizes, Corruqalid Bire JiSox JSoilePS ©addle jcjcilepS; v!i®r)ical Icioiieps, Toasz Ti3upr)ii)q wafer Heafepij Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents postac© ^or Tll\js=itr«t©d CQtolocruo. Imprcj^e^ Wqt\ Wgtll gcrflers) F"or Heating Greenhouses, Graperies, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cist Iron ripe. Fittings, Valves and all Material for Healinj; by Hot Water. Send for Catalogue. MYERS & CO. 1 173 So. 9th St,, PHILADELPHIA. THE CELEBXa-^TED fV/LKS iVATBR HEATER t For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS, ETC., ETC. Fiend tar Price List, S. Wilks Mfg. Co., Cor. Monro* * OUntonSti.. Ohloaca IINOI.K ANN IM.I HI 1: 11 GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. Al.l. Cl.A/.IKUS' Sliri'I.IKS. ■V Writ* for Latest Price*. Mention Amertoan Klorlat. RmBnca is "the Prow af the UessbI; thsre may be mare cnmfart JJmidships, but wb stb the Ursi .^ '■' i Unknown Bbbs." Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 15, 1888. No. 71. f LHiii Okmmmim lFiL@@i!@f Copyright, 18S7, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each mouth by THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. General Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 15, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, Society of American Florists. fourth annual meeting — AT — New york, August 21, 22, 2^, iSSS. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary, 67 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass. THE MEETING Will be held in COOPER UNION HALL, At the junction of Third Ave,, Fourth Ave. and Eighth Street, and the EXHIBITION IN NILSSON HALL, Fifteenth Street, between Third and Fourth Aves ; not in the Fifth Avenue Theatre as previously announced. The New York Convention. But a little more than a month will elapse before those who will attend the fourth annual meeting of the S. A. F. will start for New York city. In the in- tervening time arrangements must be made to the end that nothing shall be neglected during our absence. Arrange your work now in such shape that you can rest contented while away, and thor- oughly enjoy your trip, for the annual gatherings are to afford recreation as well as benefit in a business way. At- tendance at a national gathering of this kind always broadens our views, and ben- efits us both mentally and physically. The convention will be held in Cooper Uuiou hall, at the junction of Third avenue, Fourth avenue and Eighth street, while the exhibition will be held in Nilsson hall, Fifteenth street, be- tween Third and Fourth avenues. There will be ample room for all exhibits, not only in plants and flowers, but for all kinds of appliances appertaining to the trade. This cbange in halls has been made by the local committee since the society's programme was mailed. The space set apart for cut flowers, plants and designs will be free of charge to exhibitors. In the section reserved for florists' supplies and requisites exhib- itors will be charged a rental for each display. Those desiring to exhibit should correspond at once with John Thorpe, Pearl River, New York, who will give particulars and all information relating tnereto. The headquarters of the society will be at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The com- mittee having in charge the matter of hotel accommodations found it difficult to get special rates from any of the large hotels in the city because all the propri- etors and managers claim that August is one of their busiest months and with the exception of the Fifth Avenue and Gilsey they could not even promise to accom- modate a large number at their regular rates. The following table gives the names, location, capacity and rates of the various hotels convenient to the place of meeting : Hotel. Can accom- Am. plan. European Grand Central, modate. per day. plan, pr day 673 Broadway, 100 $2.50-13.50 |i.oo-|i.5o Morton House, Broadway & 14th 400 $1.00 Fifth Avenue, Broadway & 23d, 400 $4.00 Coleman House, Br'dway &27th, limited. $i.oo-$r Sturtevant House, Br'dway &2Sth, 50-75 j3.oo-$3.50 $l.oo-$3 Gilsey House, Br'dway&29th, 300-400 $1 Grand Hotel, Br'dway Sc 31st, 50 Hotel Royal, 6th Ave. & 40th, limited. Gidney House, Br'dway & 40th, limited. Rossmore Hotel, Br'dway & 41st, limited. 12,50-53.00 St. Cloud Hotel. Br'dway &42d, limited. Ji.oo Delegates wishing to secure rooms at any of the above named hotels can do so by writing to Theo. Roehrs, 153 West 3 rst street, New York: and if bodies of delegates coming will advise Mr. Roehrs at what hour and by what route they will arrive in New York, arrangements will be made for members of the New York Florists' Club to meet and escort them to the hotels. WESTERN Florists who intend going to the New York meeting of the Society of American Florists next month, should arrange to travel from Chicago on the special train with the Chicago club. Dues for iSS8. — Dues may be for- warded to Wm. J. Stewart, secretary, 67 Bromfield street, Boston, Mass., before the meeting and thus lighten the secre- tary's duties and avoid the rush at New York. If you are going to exhibit at the New York meeting, call the special attention of the trade to your exhibit through the columns of the Convention Supple- ment which will be mailed with the issue of August 15, next. The official programme of the S. A. F. for the New York meeting has been issued and is probably now in the hands of nearly all in the trade. Those who have not received one will receive it upon application to Secretary Stewart. The programme will also be found in our con- vention supplement which will be mailed with the August 15 issue. New York Notes and Comments, Julio Lachaume, of the Jardin de Acli- matacion at Havana, has been making his annual sale through Young & Elliott. Among his plants were some interesting and handsome new aralias, one of which has been named in his honor by the Revite Horticole. Dracaenas are among Mr. Lachaume's specialties, though his sales usually include a variety of trop- ical stufl^. The Philadelphia grower who gave the receipt for kerosene emulsion published some little time ago in the Florist says that unless the whale-oil soap is pure it will not form a perfect emulsion ; it cur- dles instead of mixing into a cream. There is, however, no trouble with pure soap ; if anyone fails to make the mix- ture he must blame the adulterations. Apparently the red carnation has been adopted by floricultural Democrats as the emblem of their party, so the Repub- licans suggest on their part the rose ; presumably American Banner. Highly appropriate, and this particular variety would prevent any imputation of Anglo- mania. A good many will echo the remarks of your Glen Cove correspondent who says that though he once voted against hail insurance he will never do it again. We are all becoming recon- structed on that score, since experience proves that any one special hail belt is a fiction. But a good many more would feel that they could afford this insurance if it covered any damage by storm. We don't expect that phenomenal storm of last March to appear every year, but it would be reassuring to know that if it did we could receive some compensation for our shattered houses. It is hardly right to expect, however, that this organ- ization, though an exceedingly lusty and promising infant, could take so much upon itself until a little stronger. One trouble is that so many florists who feel as if they couldn't afford to pay for it; everything over and above their running expenses must go into more and better greenhouses. Not always the wisest pro- ceeding, for we see a good many cases where a few houses, well cared for, pay twice as well as a larger range with more financial leaks; it is like the little farm well tilled that the agricultural writers so often talk about. Certainly, every additional entry into the hail insurance society lessens the expenses for all in it. The Rose and Strawberry Show of the Farmer's Club was but slightly noticed* by florists. Mr. J. G. Bebus exhibited some nice roses, the Bride especially good. John Henderson showed some also, which were not for competition. Madame de Watteville was fine, though S40 The American Florist. July IS, it soon showed the effect of the heat. Th* color of Papa Gontier seemed to stand the warm weather better than that of most teas. Someoiu- who had not suffi- cient courage to publish his name showed some outdoor Her Majesty ; they were about the size of Mermet, but not so well colored. But we hear from many places that this variety is really superb outside ; everything that we hoped for but rarely realized under glass. Mrs. John Laing did not appear at this show, though its size and color must give it a leading place among summer varieties of its class. Amateur exhibitors at this show confined themselves chiefly to the old- fashioned varieties. Outdoor roses were past their best much sooner than usual this season ; a few scorching days fairly withered them, in spite of the wet spring. But perhaps it is just as well that flowers are not over- abuudant, for the retailers say that they have nothing in the world to do except improve their minds with campaign issues and wish they were at a summer resort. Growers are busy enough pre- paring for next season. If there was an over-production of roses last winter it is not likely to be lessened the coming season, for a tremendous amount of planting is being done. Each grower is increasing the amount of his most profit- able stock and curtailing the less satis- factory, but we can hardly find any two who agree on this point. "Growing and Forcing Cornelia Cook" on page 518, shows both practical reason and science; we were not aware before that the Hon. Wm. M. Evarts was such a competent authority on horticultural questions. Mr. Hodgson has moved most of his establishment to Newport, his usual cus- tom at this season. He is said to have some fine aquatics at that place. Speak- ing of aquatics it is not by any means absolutely necessary to have a pond or place of running water to grow the 1 jtus successfully ; some of the finest I have seen were in a cemented tank, which was filled up each day, as it evaporated, Emily Louise T.4Pun. London Notes. The past week has been worthy of ui>tL- in the floral world. June 6 there was the evening ]ironienade and floral fete, an entertainment given in Covent Garden flower market in aid of the gar- dener's orphan fund, and secondly the orchid exhibit at the Irish Exhibition. The floral fete was unique in its way as it was held in the new flower market of Covent Garden. This market is one of the sights of Loudon and has never be- fore been visited by so many of the rep- resentatives of London society as on this occasion. Many thousand invitations were sent out, no tickets being sold but subscription boxes were placed in ])rom- inent parts of the market, and attended by young ladies in evening dress. The fete commenced at nine in the evening and continued until twelve, and between these hours was thronged by the elite of London society. The flower market where this fete was held is the new part of Covent Garden market, and is now used for the sale of plants and flowers. The huge market hall was brilliantly illuminated for this occasion, and the blooming plants were arranged tier above tier in masses of fragrant blossoms. Nearly all the plants exhibited were grown within a few miles of London and it is estimated were sold the next morn- ing for over /, .'i,os raise some of it, but before now it never has been called for ; this year, however, " it is just perfectly lovely" and I can't get enough of it. Probably it shall never again be asked for, and this is just how it is with a hundred other things. Blue Flowers. — People seek after bright, showy flowers of white, red, yel- low or orange colors to use thtm as cut flowers, but I cau't get up much enthu- siasm for blue flowers, apart from violets and Kiempfer's irists. F^ven larkspurs are little cared about. Well, I shouldn't wonder if I might coax the fancy with Vanda c;erulea. The White Lapagkria. — "The lapa- geria flowers were perfectly lovely and lasted beautilully. I wore them all day Sunday, and then kept them in water in a vase in the parlor all the week till Sat- urday, when I took them to New Jersey with me and they weren't stained a bit nor apparently any the worse." It was Flower Sunday in the village church and one of the teachers wanted something nice to wear. I gave her a spray of fresh open flowers of white lappgeria, with above result. Peacock PorriT»s bloom early but the warm weather renders the flowers small and soon drives them past. They are in- digenous to Tuikestan and Afghanistan. The Mikaiio Poppie.s are like the deeply fringed Marseilles poppies, only the body ol the flowers is white and the fringe rose, red or nearly scarlet. When, as a large proportion of them is, they are intensely doul)le they are very beautiful, but in their present condition many come single. More careful selection is needed. Hymi:n(kai.i.is (Lsmene) calathina is now in bloom in the border. It is a Brazilian bulbous plant commonly known in cultivation as " Sea Daffodil." I had it from the Michel plant Co. last spring. The flowers are large, white, tluee or more in an umbel on a scape twelve to twenty inches high, and several scapes arise from each bulb. The flowers are The American Florist. \NtOO\HG OtCOR^■\\OH (?VMt HO \). KRRK^GtD B^ J. N , ?V\\\.U?S, BROO^nU, H.X. very fragrant and have a crinum-like appearance, only the corona is larger than that of the flowers of many crinums. This is one of the most desirable garden plants that we have got, and as well adapted for amateurs as are gladioluses or tigridias, as we may lift the bulbs in fall, keep them dry over winter, and plant them out in spring. The Garden, June 23 last, tells us that a bunch of cut blooms of the lovely, large, white, single rose, Rosa Sinica, was exhibited at the Royal Horticultural society's meeting. Cherokee rose is the popular name of Rosa Sinica, and there is no other rose whatever known as the Cherokee rose. In our southern states it is one of our commonest roses, wild or cultivated, and most everybody who lives in or has at any time resided in the Gulf States, is perfectly familiar with the Cherokee rose, but very few apart from botanists would ever recognize it as Rosa Sinica. In popular gardening journals well established English names should always be used, editorially at least, when speaking of common plants. Botanical names are absolutely necessary for all species of plants, and in order to avoid any mistake in the identity of a plant by the English name, the botanical one may be used parenthetically ; but if a plant has not got a generally accepted English name, far better use the botan- ical name only, than manufacture an English name for the occasion or use one that is known only locally. And to show you how absolutely lost those of us who are only plain practical gardeners and florists get among botanical names, just look at this same case of Cherokee rose. European botanists (see Nichol- son's Dictionary of Gardening, 1886) adhere to the name Rosa Sinica, Lindl. ; on the other hand our American botan- ists (see Sereno Watson's History and Revision of the Roses of North America, 1885) retain Michaux's name of Rosa laevigata. Well, what are we going to do about it ? Stand by our American botan- ists, to be sure. Wedding Arrangement. On the upper left hand of the large picture is shown the front end of the par- lor. Wall and windows are covered with palm leaves. A sort of slanting roof pro- jects from this at the extreme top, nearly out to the fireplace, with alternating large and small scallojrs of sniilax and vines edged with lily of the valley. Un- der this against the palm leaves were grouped azaleas, acacias and L. longi- florum. Between the windows is a Ian five feet in diameter wiih panels of roses, smilax dividing each. The handle is of white immortelles with the groom's initials in blue cu it. There is a festoon- ing of lily of the valley and a wide eash on the handle. The mirror has curtains of smilax pinned back with four leaved 542 The American Florist. July tS, clovers. The mantel is rose covered aud the fireplace is pariially screened with palms aail roses. Across the center of >lie pallor is a flat arch which is filled in to represent a screen with vines ami roses and a lily edgin.i,'. Suspended from this is .1 row of bells of smdax with tou.t;ues of roses. AUeru.ite ones are lower \han others. The doois are eoveredwilh palm leaves ami other greenery, and palms were icracefidly arrant;ed behind the pclures. Wishbones of smilax were sus- pended in doorways. The lower right hand picture shows the coraer of the rear parlor, with groups of azaleas, callas, Idies and palm leaves at base. The smaller plate pictures the end dni wing-room. The ortran is covered with Ij. longiflorum and there are groups of azaleas, callas and L. longiflorum. These decorations were an anged by flo- rist J. V. Phillips, of Brookl>n, N. Y. H^=^^ Planting. The season is now at hand when all roses for next winter's blooming should be planted as quickly as possible, and in doiug so there are four cardinal points to eonsider : I'irst: have good healthy vigorous plants. This is of vital importance, for no matter how good the other prepaia lions may be they will not comptnsaie for pl.inting poor stock, and the difl'tr ence between the cost of raising poor stock— though It might be done very chea])ly — and that of raising strictly first class oiock is really of very small oonse- (juenee compared to the difference in the value of ttie yield of bloom during the next .season. Anyone wishing to test this for himself can very easily do so by selecting a few really good plants and placing them at one end of the same house where the smaller or ])Oor jjlauts are used, and then count carefully the difference in the yield for the first two or three months. I venture to say the extra cost of the good plauts will have jjaid itself back to tbe owner two or three limes over. Second: soil. This isof almost as much ini]>orlance as the plants, ami in selecting it cure should be used to select the very best which circumstances will admit. The top soil (sod) three or four intlies thick from an olil pasture, with a ten- dency to l)e rather a heavy loam is really the best class of soil to grow roses, but it is not always possible to obtain sii.:li. Where the soil obtainable is of a light nature it is teiter to add a little clay if jiossible, and where very heavy lighten it up somewhat by the adoitiou of burnt clay, sand or similar inaterial ; if the soil is of fairly goo.l quaUly the addition of oae pjrt good cow niauure tfi seven or eight of soil is enough, but the quantity must be regulated by the lefiuireiuenls of the (lifTereut grades of soil and the cxa° in the shade. In winter the temperature is rarely at freezing point and snow is only seen on distant mountain tops. Many of the below named plants are found growing amongst grasses in a heavy black fibrous loam which is moist in summer but never dust dry in winter, at a mean elevation of 3,000 feet. Ane:monk Fanninii. — A noble plant, the largest anemone known, found on grassy hill tops. Flower stems four to five feet high bearing one to three snow white flowers four inches across. I^eaves deeply lobed often two feet across. Hardy in south of England. Asparagu.s Pi.umosu.s. — Too well known to need description. Is found near the coast in sandy soil and hence re- quires more heat to develop it well. Amongst our forty species of nature as- paragus many besides the above are well worth cultivation. BiCGiiNiA Gp;RANOins. — A very pretty dwarf plant with dense clusters of white flowers, grows on shaded banks in leaf mold. Bkgonia NaTALENSIS — About three feet high. Flowers orange red. The stems are pink and make a good jam. Delights in crevices of moist shaded rocks. CvRTANTnus Mkkenii. — A verypretty white flowered bulb, nearly evergreen and flowering in the winter and lasts well when cut. CvRTANTnus Breviflorus. — Deep golden yellow. Flowers in early spring and grows in moist boggy places. CvRTANTnu.sANr,usTiKoi.ious.— Flow- ers bright crimson, very bright and pretty. Is found in dry, stony places and blooms in early summer. DiKTKS Ht'TTONir. — A rather .showy plant with long narrow leaves and yellow jjurple striped flowers, (".rows in black loam on river banks. There are several other good species of dietes which I have in cultivation but unnamed. Drimia Ai.te.ssima. — A huge bulb with lanceolate leaves and a spike six to eight feet high of glistening white and green flowers. An imposing plant. DiSA Poi.vc.ONOinKS. — When well grown a very striking object. I have often -seen this terrestrial orchid sending up a spike three feet high covered with uxi or 200 small pink and .scarlet flowers. Its common name is red hot poker. It grows in black loam or even red clay in places where moisture is abundant, but never stagnant. DisA Macrantha. — A really fine species, but rare. I'lower stem two feet high. Flow ers twelve to eighteen in number, about two inches across, white, i888. The American- Florist, 543 \NtDD\^\C> OtCQWM\OU (?LMt ^0. 2-)^ heavily blotched with purple and strongly- scented. The large tubers delight in a rich black fibrous loam. This and the last named bloom in early summer. BuLOPHiA Dregeii. — Pseudo-bulbs just buried beneath the soil. Flower stem two feet long bearing about a dozen creamy yellow flowers near two inches across. At the base of the lip is a dark maroon spot. This is a handsome orchid flowering at midsummer and likes peaty soil. EuLOPHlA EnsaTa. — Pseudo-bulbs flattened, lying well below the soil. Flower stem two feet high bearing at the top a dense cluster of tube shaped flow- ers of a deep golden yellow. This is a bright noticeable plant and stands cut- ting well. Flowers through summer and likes heavy soil. We have several other eulophias but the two above named are the best. Gladiolus Aurantiacus. — A fine golden yellow species, grows in rather dry places amongst stones and flowers in early spring. This plant was first sent by me to Max Leichtlin, of Baden Baden, three years ago. Gladiolus Papilio. — A very gay showy species growing in swamps and flowering in early summer. Flowers pale purple, lower petals crimson and yellow. H.IiMANTHUS Albiflos. — A white flowered species, grows in sandy soil near the coast and, like Asparagus plu- mosus, requires heat. Flowers in very early spring. H^MANTHUS NaTalEnsis — Here we have a very showy plant blooming in early spring and loving a moist situa- tion. The flowers, which expand before the leaves, are nine inches across, orange yellow in color and encircled by blood colored spathes. The foliage is bold and handsome, often three feet high. Hypoxis LaTIFOLIA.— Flowers yellow, medium size. Foliage large and hand- some. Hypoxis ElaTa. — Flowers larger than the last, also yellow, quite worth grow- ing. The tubers of this and the last named delight in heavy black loam. Imantophyllum MiniaTum. — If this fine plant is as well known in the States as in Europe description is needless. Evergreen, flowers really splendid, glow- ing orange crimson — admirably adapted for house decoration. Roots of this have been sent from this country to London and bore travel well. Blooms in early spring. LissocHiLUS Krfbsii. — Pseudo-bulbs stout, conical, growing on the surface of the soil, leaves lanceolate. Flower stem four to six feet high bearing thirty to forty flowers about two inches across ; sepals brown, petals white and yellow, lip pink. One of the very finest of our terrestrial orchids and worth a place in the most select collection. Grows in leaf mold or peat. Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. — I only mention this plant to note where it grows best, on sloping banks in leaf mold, where moisture is abundant but never stagnant and partially shaded by the shrubs it climbs around. From time immemorial smilax wreaths have been used by our Zulus on all festive occasions. MONTBRETIA PoTTSii.— A Very pretty gladiolus like plant with long spikes of crimson and yellow flowers, grows on the banks of mountain streams, NerinE FlExuosa. — Flowers bright pink, fine for cutting from, grows in moist peat at great elevations ; 4,000 or 5,000 feet in places where much winter snow falls. NerinE Pudica. — A very beautiful flower, white tinted with rose. Only found in swamps in company with Glad- iolus papilio. These t-yfo uerines bloom in early summer. Richardia Africana. — Callas are known to everyone. Always found grow- ing in swamps. We have a species with a golden yellow spathe, and I discovered a species in the Transvaal with pink flowers, nearly the color of a Homer rose. Satyrium MiliTares — A pretty pink scented orchid, one of our earliest spring flowers and is found growing in black loam. Flower stem two feet high bear- ing fifteen to twenty flowers about half an inch across. SciLLA NatalEnsis, — A large bulb growing on open hillsides with sheathing leaves and sending up a spike three to five feet high, of medium size, pale blue flowers. Well worth cultivation. Sparaxis PEndula. — One of our most graceful flowers, being the counterpart of the drooping Sparaxis pulcherrima except that the flowers are snow white. Often grows five feet high, in black loam amongst grass. Watsonia Densiflora. — This, the most lovely of our watsonias, will bear a considerable amount of cold since it grows on the slopes of the Drakensberg at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Spike often four feet high. Flowers very many, of a rich glowing majenta. Watsonia Meriana. — A very fine species with orange flame colored flow- ers. Is found only on hill tops in the crevices of rocks. R. W. Adlam. Maritzburg, Natal, South Africa. Water Rates. In most cities florists who use city water are usually taxed quite heavily for water, it being imagined that florists use immense quantities of water, while in fact their consumption is small compared with brewers and manufacturers gener- ally. In Chicago the assessment is based upon the number of feet frontage (whether entirely built up or largely vacant), the number of faucets in use and an additional charge is made for each horse kept on the premises. These items generally swell the water tax to quite a sum. One city florist has secured an equitable rate by having a water meter put in at his place and for the last two years has paid for what he got and no more, and has effected a considerable saving thereby. The year previous to putting in the meter his water tax was f68, while the following year— during which his consumption of water was the same as before — his bill for water was but J14. City florists who are being heavily taxed for water would do well to take the hint, have a meter put in and pay for what they get — no more, no less. Average Life of Greenhouses. Under the above heading in the last Am. Florist the average life of a green- house was placed at ten years. We think this average is too low. It may be the average in some particular establish- ments where paint is economized and poor material for the building is used, but if good material is used and properly painted and kept painted, we think the average could be placed at eighteen to twenty years. There are greenhouse sash in use in Louisville to-day that are in fairly good condition, that have been in use forty-five years and over. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co. [We shall be pleased to hear from others with their views on this matter. We may have placed tjie temi tpo low 544 The American Florist. July IS, but are still inclined to think it about right as a genera! average. We have seen greenhouses which were not more than seven or eight years old which we would not accept as a gift, because though they had not entirely fallen down, they were in such shape that nothing could be grown in them -ci/h profit, and it would cost as much to repair them so they could he p)Olilal>ly used, as it would t<^ build new houses. Many florists heat houses every year which make a loss in- stead of a profit for their owners. Such houses are worthless of course. Houses can be made to last eighteen to twenty years if properly constructed and well taken care of, and we regret that all greenhouses are not so constructed and preserved, but unfortunately such is not the case. — Ed.] Summer Position. Where plants are cultivated for the pro- duction of large blooms, they must of necessity be allowed to grow taller than when the plants are cultivated for any other purpose, as it is not possible gener- ally to obtain flowers so good in quality from dwarf plants as from those which are allowed to assume a more natuial mode of growth, allowing them to grow uninterrupted until additional shoots known to chrysanthemum growers as the "first and second breaks" are formed. If it were possible by any other means to obtain as fine flowers from dwarf plants, a boon certainly would be granted to cul- tivators. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and those who wish to have the very finest blooms must in a general way content themselves with plants which are tall. The position which the plants are to occupy during thesummermonths should receive some consideration. What is needed is a place quite open to the sun's influences all day, and yet sheltered from rough easterly winds, which sometimes seriously check the growth. Another wind to be guarded against is that from the southwest, which so often blows with such force during the early part of Sep- tember just at a time when the plants are foninng their flower-buds, and in some cases where formed, they are entirely spoilt through being blown off' or so severely whipped about as to cause injury to the delicate tissues of the skin, thus checking that regular even growth which is so essential to success. Chrysanthemums grown for any pur- pose cannot well have too much sun, pro- vided all other conditions are favorable. Therefore select the position with this view, and do not forget that plenty of sun is most essential to the proper ripening of the wood during September and the early part of October. At this time of the year the absence of sun upon the plants would have a most injurious eiTect, as the last growth requires ripening up thoroughly. The best of all positions is alongside of a path running east and west in the kitchen garden, for instance, which is generally walled in. Here the plants obtain the sun the whole dav, and during the greater part it shines full on the foliage. One row on each side of a broad path running north and south does very well. In this case it is wise to stand the pots just clear of the path, as thecon- tinual watering with liquid manure is apt to disfigure thegravel. In such a position, boards, bricks, or tiles should be employ- ed whereon to stand the pots to prevent the ingress of worms, which cause sad havoc with the soil in the pots. If the plants are arranged all together on one piece of ground, the rows should run east and west, and be at such a dis- tance apart that the shade caused by one row of plants does not fall upon the row behind. A distance of five feet between the rows should be allowed. If the space at command is of the size to accommodate several rows running parallel with each other, the tallest plants must be arranged at the back with the dwarfer ones in front. A knowledge of the relative height of each variety is necessary to effect this object. For the grower's observance of the growth and the better manipulation of each variety which has something peculiar in itself, it is a good plan to ar- range all the plants of each sort together. Those who are interested in chrysan- themums and wish to gain success will find it of advantage to note well for fu- ture guidance the different phases of growth. I should like to impress upon beginners the importance of this, as a thorough knowledge of each variety and its peculiarities can only be gained by close attention. The height of chrysanthemums differs somewhat according to the treatment they receive. The excessively tall growth of some varieties goes a long way towards condemning the method practiced for the production of large blooms by some growers; still if flowers of the largest size and best quality must be secured, tall growth in some instances must be borne with, as, for example, Mme. C. Audiguier which is naturally a tall variety and one of the best varieties of Japanese flowers in existence. Some growers plunge the pots, but this is not necessary unless in the case of plants grown as specimen or bush plants, where good foliage is especially desira- ble. I do not approve of the system, for the reason that in continuous wet weather which often occurs towards the end of September, it is difficult to know when the plants really do require water. Ex- cess of moi.sture at the roots is as bad as too little. Some people think chrysan- themums cannot have too much water, but this is a mistake. I have seen plants denuded of a large portion of their lower leaves through receiving too much water at the roots. If the pots on the sunny side could have protection from the rays of the sun in continuous spells of dry weather by boards placed in front of the pots, I think this would be a considerable advantage both to the plants in keeping the roots cool and a saving of labor in the application of water. It is better to stand the pots when in their summer quarters on boards, slates, or tiles, or even on two bricks placed nearly together, than upon a bed of ashes, as the roots penetrate through the bot- tom of the pot into the ashes for some distance in (|uest of moisture. I have .seen the roots two feet away from the base of the pot. When the plants are re- moved indoors these roots are destroyed, thus considerably checking the plants. Worms, too, are not so liable to penetrate into the pots as they are when the pots are standing upon ashes. If the plants have of necessity to stand on ashes, care should be taken to have good drainage underneath. Provision must be made to secure the plants from winds. This is best done by erecting a trelliswork to which the plants can be fastened. There are various means of effecting this; where stakes are used, as noted in a former issue, they will have been got ready. A framework of these can be put up which is strong, cheap, easily taken down, and stored during the winter. The stakes will last two or three years. The up- right stakes should be of sufficient stout- ness to prevent the plants swayingabout, and placed at such a distance as their strength and the length of the cross rails necessitate. For the tallest plants three cross rails are required, while for the moderately tall-growing varieties two are enough, and one for the shortest plants. The method of tying the plants is in this way : the center shoot or growth after the first break has taken place is tied to a long stake fixed in the pot, the one on each side of the center growth being fastened to small temporary upright stakes secured from lail to rail. In this manner the plants obtain an equal share of light and sun, and when housed the shoots are tied loosely to the center stake. Secured thus, there is not the danger ol breakage by wind or other causes ; the lateral growths springing from the joints are more easily removed, and the under sides of the leaves are not so liable to be infested with mildew towards the autumn as they are when all the growths are huddled close together. Syringing, also, can be more effectively performed in this manner. Some growers stretch twine from post to post instead of the rails, but this soon becomes slack by ex- posure to the weather, and is not suffi- ciently firm to prevent the plants rocking to and fro. — JI. 3fo!yj!Cux, in London Garden. Flowers and Plants at Covent Garden Market, London. Not twenty years ago the amount of cut blooms brought into Covent (".ardfii was so moderate that no one thought it worth while to make a trade of selling them. The special flower salesmen had no existence a few years ago. If j'ou had flowers to dispose of you must either send them to a Central Avenue florist, who limited you to cjuantify, or you must get some grower in the flower market to sell, unless you took a stand in the flower market and sold them yourself At the present time the grower of cut blooms may easilj* dispose of any (juantity, and when I mention that there are nearly a dozen salesmen who occupy themselves specially with the sale of cut flowers, readers of 'Hie Garden will be able to justly estimate the proportions to which this branch of market gardening industry has attained in recent years. .\s regards pot plants, the inspection of one of the large market gardens in the vicinity of London would strike anyone aciiuainfed only with those of a ([uarter of a century ago with wonder. Plants that were then grown by the thousand are now produced in hundreds of thousands. It is not un- common to see i5o,LKKi of one particular plant in one place, and so accurately does the grower gauge his powers of sale, that it is seldom any remain on his liands. Prices sometimes range low, but the trade goes on, and if the profit per plant is small, large (piautities are disposed of. It is owini.; to the facility for disposing (if a large number of plants at small jirofits that the glass area devoted to this form of market culture has increased so wonderfully during the last few years. Although plants were grown very well i888. The American Florist. 545 ^o\^»^\i« ^iR^c\\.uvl^\J^^. ^D^^u^uu CvmtMuu. P'StR\S CRt^^C^ KVBO-\.\UtMK. OVi^CWHi^ JKPQU\CUU. for market a quarter of a century ago, the quality certainly averages much higher at the present time. The old lean-to houses in walled in gardens have given place to low span-roofs with large panes of glass, and the market grower of to-day cares bmt little for shelter so long as he can get an abundance of light. In a light structure quite away from buildings or anything that may keep off light and sun he grows his plants in a manner that was not practicable under the old conditions. In no one thing is the effect of this change more striking than in the pelargonium. Plants are now brought into Co vent Garden in April in a condition that would have been thought to reflect high credit on the grower of twenty years ago two months later. Not only is quality higher, but there is much greater variety. The old favorites generally have held their own in the competition for popularity with new comers ; some, indeed, have ad- vanced several steps. The cyclamen, in the days when Mr. Bruce and Mr. Drew were about the only growers, existed only in the form of a small-pointed petalled flower, the brightest tint being a dull pink. It is not much more than twenty years ago that Mr. Wiggins, who might justly be termed the father of the present race of this flower, obtained his first break from the old stereotyped forms. Could the cyclamen growers of a past genera'iou see the change effected in this flower they would consider it as little short of miraculous. The nature of the bouvardia was then so little under- stood that it was treated as a stove plant, where it grew up a couple of feet high, carrying a few small trusses of bloom, but often giving none at all. It took a good many years for the capabilities of the bouvardia as a market plant to be discovered. Another plant that suddenly obtained a high position is the tuberous begonia. I doubt if any plant ever attained to such great popularity in so short a time.^^. Cornhill, m London Garden. Four Useful Ferns. We give illustrations in this issue of four ferns which should be grown for cutting from by every florist who does a general business. Their great useful- ness lies in the fact that they grow rap- idly, without any special nursing, and the fronds last well if cut when well ripened. A small section of bench planted with these varieties of ferns — the adiantums predominating in number — will pay well by furnishing a supply of graceful greenery which will add effect to every piece of floral work. For those who need only fifty or a hundred plants, the best way will be to buy them in 2J2 or 3-inch pots, and plant out on the bench — much the same way as carnations. While they should be protected from strong sun, too much shade, especially in winter, is an error frequently made. Those who wish to get up a stock themselves should con- sult an article on the subject by Robert Craig, page 91, No. 6, of Vol. I. The Baltimore Club Visits Washington. June 26 will long be marked as a red- letter day on the calendar of the Gar- deners' Club of Baltimore, that being the date of its visit to the places and objects of horticultural interest at the National Capital. Washington presents many notable examples of fine gardening in all its branches, and the excursion was intended to be one of an educational character, and its variations into relaxa- tion and social enjoyment were due to the attention and warm-hearted hospi- tality of our hosts and confreres of that city who welcomed, guided and enter- tained us. Taking an express train, the club, over fifty strong, under the leadership of Rob- ert J. Halliday, its president, and James Pentland, the marshal of the day, reached Washington before 9 o'clock, being met by Mr. Wm. R. Smith, superintendent of the U. S. Botanical gardens, and his assistants, Messrs. Reynolds, Oliver and Ganges, who conducted its members through that establishment, containing so much to attract the plant lover, whether amateur or commercial, and all of which, as it seemed to those familiar with it, in completer order and better condition than ever before. Of course your space would not admit of any reference to individual plants, or even groups or houses ; but visitors to the gardens who inspect the palm house are recommended to imitate the example of several of the club and ascend the winding iron stairway which surrounds the central smoke stack and take a look downwards on the grand specimens which here rear their heads some fifty feet in the air. Such a view is, so far as we know, unique in this country, resem- bling a bit of transplanted tropical scenery. Others will be more interested 546 The American Florist. July 15, in the rich collection of insect- eating plants, which are here in number and variety, that argue an enthusiasm for these rare and curious Darwinian illustra- tions. Passing rapidly through the nu- merous houses waiting omnibuses were availed of and a hurried visit paid to the Capitol and the grounds about it ; thence to the National Museum, and on to the Department of Agriculture, where the veteran William Saunders, superintend- ent of the experimental grounds and gardens, scarcely less robust physically and certainly not less cheery and enthu- siastic than a score of years ago, met the club and escorted it in a rapid tour of the houses, which, as is generally known, are devoted largely to tests and the prop- agation of plants with present or pros- pective economic value. A large house planted in pine apples of numerous sorts was very interesting. The point next visited was the propa- gating houses of the National Orounds where, necessarily — the bedding-out hav- ing been nearly completed — not much remained except the reserve stock, which so enormous and varied planting as is done each year by Mr. Brown, the active and efficient superintendent, requires to be heavy. The White House grounds and conservatories aioused considerable enthusiasm and, whilst it was tacitly voted they were not such as would be- come the palace of a potentate they were not unworthy appendages to the home of the chief executive of the American republic. All departments spoke, by neatness, thrift and effective arrange- ment, of the skill and good management of Mr. Pfister, who has long had charge. The orchid house and the bedding-out, some new and graceful designs being observable in the latter, were commented on favorably. Here ensued a drive around the public squares, with stops to allow of closer examination of noteworthy specimens of bedding-out, fine shrubs and trees,or other attractions of the gardener's art. The beds in Lafayette and Franklin squares were especially effective, and it was noted with general pleasure that not only were the designs more varied but that extremely satisfactory results were ob- tained without the use of the gaudy (and weedy) coleus, whose position is now thought by many to be relegated to the rear. The employment of echeverias, sedums, other succulents and of oxalis, enables the artistic worker to produce, with the aid of the many-hued alternau- theras, more subdued but ()uite as telling effects as with the older and "louder" materials so long in vogue. Then came dinner, which to all was welcome after the long round of sight- seeing. Some little lime was devoted here to social enjoyment, the club being favored with the company (they were, indeed, in a measure the hosts of the day) of Mr. Wni. K.. Smith, Mr. I'reenian, vice president of the Association of Amer- ican Florists, Messrs. Field, Oliver, Rey- nolds and Canges. There was not much formality, but at the close of the repast Mr. .Smith in an eloquent, appropriate and witty address of no great length, welcomed the visitors on behalf of the gardeners of Washington, and was re- sponded to by one of the officers of the club in the place of Mr. Pentland, assigned to that duty, but who had unfor- tunately become disabled by illness. Resuming seats in their conveyance the party was carried to inspect the Sol- dier's Home and to enjoy the magnificent prospect there .ifToided of the Capital, {he J'otomac gnd the M.iryland at)(1 \\x- ginia shores. On the route back to the Capital stop was made at Messrs. George Field & I!ro.. of American Beauty rose fame, and on whose premises that variety was found in all stages of growth and age. It was reported during the visit that these gentlemen are amongst those who have drawn substantial prizes in the boom of real estate in the suburbs of Washington, and that, after six years' possession, they have made a sale of their place at a figure which yields them a profit of I40, (JOG. So hospitably enter- tained here there was little disposition to seek "fresh fields and pastures new," but the programme laid down was in- flexible and the club was hurried back to traverse the city and takethe Bladens- burg road to the greenhouses of Messrs. C. Strauss & Co. These are the marvel of the florist's trade in Washington. House after house is filled with fine, thrifty American Beauties, Puritans, Brides, Papa ('»ontiers, La France and a few other varieties. Steam heating is used and the smoke stack from the boil- ers is in size and height like the chimney of some great factory. Besides the pres- ent houses four others, each 30 x 2(X) feet are nearly completed. These also will be devoted to roses, though a lower story in each is to be utilized for forcing bulbs, or perhaps for growing mushrooms Some novelties in construction and equipment might be dwelt upon here as having interest for the craft, but the length of this forbids lingering on those topics. Mr. Benj. Durfee, the head of this enterprising tirm, had a royal lunch awaiting his visitors, to which full justice was done and for which the thanks of the club were tendered him and his charming wife, who with other ladies, graced the occasion by their presence. A call at the greenhouses of Mr. Wil- liam Clark in the vicinity completed the itinerary laid out, and about dusk the railroad station was reached, the club members delighted with the day, the variety and beauty of the sights enjoyed, and, above all, with the cordial and fra- ternal greetings which had welcomed them on every side. The trip was in- spired, and all the preliminary arrange- ments were perfected by the devoted president of the club, Robert J. Halliday, and his efforts were appropriately recog- nized on the homeward trip. Wm. B. Sands. London, Ont. Spring plant sales marly 40 per cent, larger than last year, but prices were lower on nearly everything. An in- creased demand was noted for coleus, achyranthes and alternautlieras. Ger- aniums, heliotropes and begonias in 4incli pots retailed at 75 cents to %\ a dozen; fuchsias 75 cents to jfi.,S"; tea roses #1.50 to J2 ; verbenas in 2'. inch pots 50 cents ; coleus 75 cents ; pansies from frames 25 cents to 40 cents. Several members of the club have signified their intention of attending the convention, if a suitable rate can be .secured. The cluli has made good luc of the time since it was organized last fall; it has revi.sed the Western Fair prize list, by recommending to the clirectors the necessity of placing in their list numer- ous other varieties of plants, cut flowers, vegetables, etc.; .ilso the rearrangement of tables and benches in horticultural hall, which were adopted by the board, and exhibits can now be shown to their best advantage, At each meeting some subject is discussed which always proves interesting, Tbp subject for pext ineet- ing will be " Destructive Insects," by Mr. A. Mclnnes, who will illustrate his essaj' by specimens in their diiTerent stages of development. ■W. C. S: C. M. Greenway have asked their creditors for an extension of time. C. Insell, an East End florist, has made a complete smash, his slack, etc, being sold at auction June 23. Buffalo. Weddings numerous during June, and most all the florists had their hands full. OutOCU ft. dbl. thick glass) heated hy hot water, one acre of land, in city of 25,000 inhabitants; three railroads; 12 miles from Philadelphia. Address Rose Houses, care American Florist. Chicago. FOR SALE-$7,C00 for a good florist business, cen- trally located, including 4,000 feet of glass and a flveroomhouse; lots 122x25, 200x50. Property yearly increasinein value. Otter good fur 60 days. Apply to S. L. Beckett, 32 & 34 Ontario St., Toronto, Ont FOR SALE— A greenhouse property in a city of 10,000 inhabitants, natural gas, waterworks, and a good railroad center; 2,000 square feet of glass; Marechal Niel and liamarque roses running through ^ Box 386 Peru, Ind. ROSES FOR SALE. Per 100 PBRLBS, NIPHBTOS, COOKS, 2}-a-in. pots % i.'ia " extra fine, 4-incb pots 10 CO SOUVENIR D'UN AMI, large size, 4-in. pots... 9.00 PAPA GONTIER, large size, 4-in. pots 13.00 " 3-in. pots 8.00 Liberal discount on orders of 300 or over. These plants are in fine condition, clean, healtliy, and ready for immediate benching. J. A. COSGROVE, Sparkill, Rockland Co.,:N, Y. THE THREE B. B. B'^- BRIDE, BEAUTY, BEHRTETT, still ranli as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I offer also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAN, METEOR, And all other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuala, etc.. etc.. that are desirable for the trade, in extra tine plants at rea- sonable prices. I also offer for the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. Fordescrip- tion, prices, etc., etc., write for Trade List to JOHJV JV. acTA.'V, SITMJHIT, NEW JEUSET. Mention American Florist. AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. 1st Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887, My CATALOGUE of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready Jauuarj 1. 1S88, and will be sent free on application. A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of over 1,200 var- ieties, with raisers' names and date of sending out J ICO SE^ ® . Orleans. France. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS Nursery Stock of all Descriptions For particulars apply to p. O. Box 1400 San Diego, Cal. ROSES FOR FORGING. io,ooo PEKLES, MEKMETS, BRIDES, BON SII.ENES, SAFRANOS. Strong healthy stock. 4-inch pots, $10.00 per hun dred; $90.00 per thousand. AMERICAN BEAUTV. Fine. 4-inch, $12.00 per hundred. Several thousand JACQS, 4-inch, $10.00 per hundred. All the above varieties in 2i*-inch pots $5.00 per hundred, $45.00 per thousand. C. F. FAIRFIELD, Florist, SPBINGFIELD, MAS.S. New American Roses. Freesia, Refracta Alba andLeichtlM. PREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, S2.00 per hundred; $15.00 per thousand. LEICHTLINIL $1.50 per hundred; $12.00 per thousand. Address JOHN COOK, Florist, MALTIMORE, MD. IMPORTER AWD GROTIVER HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES UriLLIAH H. SPOOWER, Jamaica Plain, lioBton, Mass. 250 GREENHOUSE SASH A. KRUEGER, MEADVILLE. PA. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemutns. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. ^^^ I^ O S E> S We have a fine stock of the following varieties of Roses to offer cheap, well established in 35^ -inch pots: PERLES, MERMETS, LA FRANCE. AM. BEAUTY, BRIDE, BENNETT, NIPHETOS. We can also supply 500 large strings of Smilax at $15.00 per 100. Iv. Iv. lVJ:-A."5r «SSj 00., »t. F»aiil, J\Xii:iia. ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • Plorists, (Nurserymen nut) gsEDSMEN OIF ■THas UNITED STATES AND CANADA. 18S7. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the ofiBce to which they were addressed. At this low price every one in the trade can afford to have a copy for reference. Address AlMKRICAN KlvORIST Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO. 5 so The American Florist. July 15, Midsummer Floral Fashions. Orchids take the lead in all choice or- namentations with flowers. This would not be the case to so great an extent were not the rose supply so very short, and roses so totally demoralized. The hot spell in June and several showers follow- ing so injured the varieties depended upon, that there are really no choice roses. Jacqueminots from Newport can be had in limited quantity, but red flow- ers are out of style, pink, yellow and white being the desirable colors. Moss roses are fair in quality. Ferns are used extensively for dinner arrangements. For the dinner given the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough last week, the center piece was a circle of selected ferns which extended nearly to the covers. The edge included moss rosebuds in its fringing and there was a wide band of open moss roses (pink and blush) above the fringing. In the middle of the piece was a bed of superb cattleyas. Clusters of rosebuds were to be made for ladies' favors, but these could not be obtained. Lilies of the valley are used in profu- sion for fashionable Newport dinners. These are arranged in glass and silver dishes. Water lilies floating in glass bowls and shown on plate glass plaques are also in vogue there for center em- bellishments. Lily of the valley ordered from New- port is worn by brides. It is applied to the pearl beaded front pieces worn in the skirts of the white Henrietta cloth robes now stylish for these occasions, and a tiara is made of the lilies for the head, which is very elegant and becom- ing, with the veil thrown back as is now the vogue. Stephanotis is quite as fash- ionable as lily of the valley, but is only to be obtained from private greenhouses, liridal boutiuets, like all other llower bunches, are made with a fringing cen- ter of valley lilies, or oncidiums. Cook roses, with a centerof lilies is thefavorite bridal cluster. It is finished with adian- tums and satin ribbon. Bouquets for other occasions are made of moss roses, pink and blush, with a center of on- cidiums which spray wide over the roses. This is the richest style of bouquet ever introduced by our florists, and fills the bill for favorite colors. Dress bonnets composed entirely of natural blossoms are worn at the water- ing places. Lace frames are re-covered daily by the maids, many of whom are becoming skillful in applying flowers to fabrics. Pea blossoms, field dai.sies, clovers and ferns make lovely little l)on- nets. Some of them are composed of ivies, geranium leaves and moss buds. Large leghorn sun hats have a cluster of wild blossoms and grasses attached daily. These are much worn at the Monmouth park races, and are acbarniing finish to a jaunty costume. Large corsage bunches to match the flowers of the hat or bonnet are fastened at the belt. Boutonitrrcs, continue small. A single rose geranium, ivy leaf, or pea blossom is the style. Fannie A. Benson. New York. Boston. The annual Rose and Strawberry Show of ; the Massachusetts Hort. society took place on June 26 and 27. The display of strawberries was the best seen here for a long time. As to the roses the reverse was true. A sudden spell of hot weather ju.sl previous to the exhibition was most unfortunate for tlie rose growers. The display of orchids was very good for the season. Mr. J. N. May, of Summit, N. J , and Mr. Clias. P. Anderson, of Flushing, L. L, were present as guests of the society. The regular weekly summer exhibi- tions commenced on Saturday Jidj- 7. There was a fair assortment of delphin- iums, fox gloves and Iris Ksempferi be- sides displays of assorted cut flowers, native and herbaceous. The annual excursion of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club will take place on July 24. Arrangements have been made for a harbor trip with dinner on board the steamer. A .good time is assured. Mr. P. Welch, of Welch Bros , sailed July 7 for a short vacation on the other side of the Atlantic. Twenty-six hundred bouquets were pre- sented by the city to the .graduates of the public schools. The order for the .same was divided up among several of llu- lead- ing florists. W. J. S. July 10. Chicago. R. W. Coglan has withdrawn from partnershij) with Peter Kirscht at Nilcs Center, 111. Mr. Kirscht continues the business and Mr. Coglan is now with Kennicott Bros, in the cit)-. Chas. Reissig is satisfied with the cash returns from his house of orchids. The s.iles of cut flowers have paid for the plants aiul he expects to make a good profit another season. Many inquiries from the west aiul northwest in regard to the special train from Cbiea.go to New York in An.gnst in- ilie.ite that the plan of travelin.g together .IS far as possible meets with favor. While railroad rates have not yet been definitely settled, a r.'iteofone and one thinl fares for the round trip is assured Good roses have been very scarce in this market. In fact first class blooms were not to be had for some time I'lorisls in Chicago ami vicinity who intend to go to the New York meeting should send Iheir names to this office now, that the number to provide for may lie known tothetrans])ort.ilion eomniittee- 'Ihe G.-irfield Park Rose Co. will com- mence the work of building five new rose houses September i. They will be 28 x 150 feet each. Mr. S. W. Burnham, the gentleman who took the photographs from which our series of park views was made, has been appointed to a posititm of re.spoii.si- bility at the Lick Observatory. Mt. Ham- mond,ncarSan Jose, Cal. Mr. Burnham has an enviable reputation as an astronomer. The fancy beds st the various parks :iow present a very attractive appearance. Ihe immense crowds of visitors which alwavs surround them shows the lirifl of pojjular taste. While the jjarks have many beautiful landscape eflects, which are noticed by but a few, the fancy beds never fail to attract the attention of the multitude. New York. Although the Fifth Avenue Theater is advertised on the programme as the place for holding the sessions of the S. A. F. in August, for good lea.sons the ])lace has been changed to Cooper Union. Neilson Hall, adjoining, will be where the floral exhibition wi'l be made. There is ample room for exhibitors to dis])lay all kinds of supplies tliere. T. H. Spalding, Esq. and wife sail for Europe on a two month's tiip August 14. Julius Roehrs. Gus Messenger and D. M. Keller are already off' for a holiday on the other side of the ocean. Wm. Barr and wife have also sailed. White forget-me-not is a novelty brought in by a New Jersey grower. ( )wny McDonald, one of our popular florists is recovering from a serious illness. A monster bunch of asparagus raised bv Robert Nichols, a market .gardener near Philadelphia has been on exhibiticn in a Courtland street seed .store. The bunch is two feet in hei.ght, thirty-six inches in circumference and weighs forty pounds, or nearly a pound a spike, all of which is edible. There is some doubt as to its variety, lint it is believed to be the new southern sort "Palmetto." A valu.ible and choice collection of orchids from Fred Man's establishment was sold ;it auction tlie 9th iiist. Wni. J. Brower made a novel design for a steamer .gift which was a sea green .satin sash, fringed at one end and the waving ravellings laihia Ledger. Recoii riofei*. Charle.ston, S. C— This city will have a chrysanthemum show next No- vember. Ai.B.\Nv, N. Y.— Henry Glotckner, a.yed 83 years, the florist at the Alli.iny Rural cemetery, died July 5. BloomingTon, Ii^-inch pots f I a dozen ; pansies 75 cents. Most florists have completely sold out. The season was short ; it com- menced late and bedding had to be done in a ver\' short time. Roses have been exceptionally good this spring. The rose takes the lead as a cut flower here. Minneapolis, Minn. — Articles of in- corporation of the Southern Minnesota Horticultural Society have been filed with the Secretary of State. The object as set forth in the articles of incorporation is to collect and disseminate correct in- formation and to stimulate a deeper in- terest in all horticultural matters among the people of Southern Minnesota. The capital stock is to be Jio,ooo. The an- nual strawberry festival of the State Hort. society was held at the experiment sta- tion June 2S. The attendance was large and the gathering very enthusiastic. Prof. Cleveland the landscape gardener, who has done much to beautify the parks, made a brief talk, in which he urged the horticulturists of Minnesota to use more effort in developing the natural beauties of the state. Springfield, Mass. — The Hampden County Hort. society held its rose and strawberry show June 22. Prizes for H. P. roses were awarded to R, H. Smith, W. C. Simons, Geo. F. Farmer, Wm. H. Spooner, F. C. Boynton ; for tea roses to J. E. Taylor, Adolph Miellez ; for June roses to Geo. F. Farmer, R. H. Smith ; for pansies to A. B. Howard, L. W. Goodell, Chas. L. Burr, Adolph Miellez, J. E. Taylor ; for petunias to A. B. How- ard, J. E. Taylor ; for cut flowers to Chas. L. Burr, L. W. Goodell, C. L. Simons ; for bouquets to C. L. Burr, Mrs. L. D. Robinson, C. L. Simons ; for basket to New York Floral Co., Mrs. W. A. Wilk- inson ; for floral designs to New York Floral Co , J. Wilkinson & Son, N. J. Herrick, L. D. Robinson, Geo. F. Farm- er ; for collection of ornamental plants first to Adolph Miellez. DENNisoN, Texas. — The meeting of the State Hort. society opened June 28, with a very large attendance. Among the papers read were "The General Texas Forestry Problem," B. R. Fernow, Chief of the Forestry Division of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, "Evergreens Successful in North Texas," Dr. W. W. Shell, Paris, Tex.; "Ever- greens Successful in South Texas," Capt. H. M. Stringfellow, Hitchcock, Tex.; "Ornamental Shade Trees in Texas," Robert Drum, Fort Worth Tex.; " Land- scape Gardening in North Texas," J, S. Kerr, Sherman, Tex.; " Landscape Gar- dening in South Texas," Wm. Watson, Sherman, Tex. The exhibition wasver}' fine. The premiums for vegetables were remarkably large, ranging from fco to |;ioo each, with a sweepstakes of fcoo, which was awarded to the one who re- ceived the most premiums in the regular classes. Your Fall Trade List. Print your FALL Trade list in the American Florist. It will cost you less money and do you more good than to print and mail your list j'ourself. We will print and mail your list, in the col- umns of this paper, to 5,000 buyers for much less than the postage alone would cost you. A full page in the Florist costs only $42 for one insertion. It would cost you twice that sum to get up a list of your own and mail it to 5,000 addresses. Think it over ! We can save you money and secure you better results at the same time, for the Florist is preserved while your trade list otherwise mailed would rarely be kept on file. We will print extra copies for you — from the type after being set — at a nominal rate if you wish extra ones to mail in response to requests. If half a page is large enough it will cost you but J21 for the service. Nurserymen. — With our August i issue we shall begin the publication of a Supplement for nurserymen which will be devoted entirely to the interests of the nursery trade and will be mailed with each issue during the months of August, September, October, January, February and March. This Supplement appearing twice each month during the buying and selling season will be unsurpassed as a trade advertising medium. Advs. of sur- plus nursery stock and nurserymen's tools and supplies are solicited, also news notes of interest to the nursery trade. Western Florists. — The Chicago Florists' Club is arranging for a special train from Chicago to New York next month. The Pennsylvania R. R. has offered one of their superb vestibuled trains to be run on limited time and with an observation car while going over the Allegheny mountains. This route is un- doubtedly the best from Chicago to New York, and as the rate of fare will be the same over all roads why not join the Chicago Club at their city and journey thence to New York together ? If you wish to go on the special train write to G. L. Grant, Sec'y., 54 La Salle street, Chicago. The Newest Floral Extravagance. The latest craze amongst those who are blessed with an abundance of gold is a floral room, the walls covered with moss and constellated with pendulous orchids, the ceiling of lattice-work, on which pots of anthemis are placed with the flowers downward, thus producing a carpet of foliage and flowers as charming as it is unexpected and anastrophic. — London World. The Boiler Question. Hobbs. — Yes sir ! My boiler consumes less fuel than any one on the market. It can be proved. Look at these testimonials ! Johnson. — Ouantity of coal? Why sir, none consume less than mine. Hobbs' boiler ? Well, that isn't a bad boiler, but it eats up coal terribly. Mine doesn't use up half the quantity of fuel to give the same amount of heat. Jenkins. — Go and ask Mr. R. E. Turn- flue about my boiler. He had one of mine and one of Johnson's side by side last winter and says that mine consumed but half the coal with the same quantity of pipe attached. Botts. — Use steam by all means. It's every way better and cheaper than any hot water apparatus. Use less fuel than Jenkins' boiler? Well, not more than one half as much if properly handled. A water boiler don't stand any earthly show against our automatic, self-feeding, self- regulating steam heater. Mr. I. N. Jector has tried both and says ours uses only a quarter of the fuel consumed by his old Jenkins hot water boilers. liuycr. — Well ! If I can only keep this up I may run across a boiler that will produce fuel instead of consuming it. A HEAVY FALL OF SNOW in the middle of June was a novelty experienced in Cornwall, Great Britain, last month. Cdt Worms. — Will some one tell of a remedy for " cut worms." They are very destructive to my pinks and violets, and my compost heap is full of them. Stoughton, Mass. H. K. S. Dr. M. T. Masters, editor of the London Gardeners' Chronicle, has been elected corresponding member of the Institute of France to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Asa Graj-. The Royal Botanic Society of Lon- don, held an evening fete on July 4, at which prizes were awarded for " Floral decorations arranged for a dinner table 10 by 5 feet." The prizes were awardeil for general effect, without reference to the value of the plants and flowers used. Quince Culture. — An illustrated handbook for the propagation and culti- vation of the quince, with descriptions of its varieties, insect enemies, diseases and their remedies, by W. W. Meech, A. M., is published by Orange Judd & Co., New York, and A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago. The author is well known to fruit growers through the introduction of the quince known to the nursery trade as Meech's Prolific. What is a Plumbugger ? One of my lady customers on seeing a dark crimson geranium with white eye exclaimed: " Oh how pretty. It looks like a plumbugger." Can any one tell us what a " plumbugger " is ? We have had orders for "high geraniums" (hydrangeas), codys (coleus), and prus- sias (fuchsias), but we still grope in the dark as to the identity of the "plum- bugger.." R. W. H. The Names of Roses. Dramatis Persons. Marion — An AineiicaH voutig ladv. Ethel— .-in English dilto. ElkeVs big hiolher. Scene — Florist's store in American city. Ethel. — Catherine Mermet roses for me. Marion. — Bride roses for me, please. Ethel's big brother. — This, I dare say, is as pretty as any. I must have one. What do you call it ? Marion. — Oh, that is an American Beauty. Ethel's big brother. — Ah, yes, to be sure. That is the sort I fancy, you know, even if they are thickly set with thorns. [It is whispered that Marion will be a transplanted rose before another Easter.] There is Still Hope. She [smelling of the bunch of hybrid roses he had sent her] — "The florist tells me that plants have almost as many dis- eases as the human race." He [absently] — "The prices seem to remain healthy and vigorous, though." 554 The American Florist. July 15, Fink & Co., Mexico. Although I read your article in June i number I can not help cautioning your readers in regard to Fink X: Co., Mexico, whose advertisement I still notice in the Fi.oRisT. On April 14 last they sent me a bill for a very large lot of plants which they said they had shipped on that day. They drew on me for the amount (several hundred dollars) which I paid. They made at the same time an otTer of another lot of plants which I accepted by tele- graph. Since then I have never heard from them in answer to several telegrams and letters, and none of the goods have ever beeu shipped. You can well imagine in what a fix their failure to forward the plants paid for has put me, as I had already sold them in lots to a dozen dif- ferent dealers. A. Blanc. Philadelphia, June 5, 1S8.S. [We received the above letter June 7, and the same day wrote to Messrs. Fink & Co. giving an outline of Mr. Blanc's letter and requesting an explanation by return mail, adding that unless the ex- planation was a satisfactory one we should be under the necessity of publish- ing the facts. No reply having beeu received up to time of going to press for the July I issue we dropped out their adv. but gave them two weeks further grace for fear of doing an honest firm injury through error. Over a month has now elapsed, however, without a reply and we feel that we can not in justice to our readers further delay. We advise all to send no money to Fink X; Co., Mexico, until their actions shall have been satis- factorily explained — if such an explana- tion is within the limits of possibility, which we doubt after the futile efforts we have made to secure one.] BULB LIST H. H. BEBGER & CO., 315 & 317 Waslllllgloii SI., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Per UK) Per KKKI Lllium Aurfttum, medium, 2-2i.i-in.dlani.J4. 00 Va 00 lart'e 2W :i " 5.U0 MM\ extra .'(-;li4 " 7.00 i;u 00 Sliecliisum Album, 2 2>j " il.OO to 00 iM-/, " 10.00 OJ UO Rubrum, large bulbs. (j.QO ,^0.OU •' I.onKlOorumEximlumll^ln.dlain. i.OO .1100 lJs-2 " 5.00 WOO Kramerl, strong bulOH 7.00 f.0 00 Tlgrlnum gplendens .^1 OO 4;'i OO Flore Pleno 7.00 0,5 00 Bateriiannl 6.00 40.00 " Oirldlon and Concolor 4.0O :«( 00 " Klegan-s, best Hed 4.00 .16 00 Chinese Nar<;i88U8, very iarge bulbs 8.00 TO 00 Per 10 Per 100 Lllium Auratiim Kubrum Vitlatum $0.00 *7& 00 " ■' Piiaum 0.00 ;"i0.00 Vlrginale Alhft 0,00 ".'.00 Wittel, each »i.riO 12.00 Brnwnil (or Colchesterll 7.00 fi.i.CO Ilansonl 7.00 li', ou liOichtlini 4.WI :t. 00 Klcgans Ali.e Wlla.ili ;.00 IV, (HJ l-'hiri-Senjl l-l , , 1; nil M (II l-I.Mv I'l, lidll r,il yii ■' Ini-o.iip:ir:ihli- I vciy . lion'ol ■.! (II S;, 00 'ilK"" M C, ,1.111., lluiii 1.00 '.ion .Saninii Kttiiil.j-tiat Kenae if. 00 2:', (HI Iria Kii-iii|,l c, uo HemeriMiillis liiiTiHirilerl (iiure i-ltron yellowi ,1.00 20, (HI (Xnuni Anlati(:uiii,|iure white spider Illy :i.50 2.', I«l O.VI.II''(>KNIA I.II.Y HULKS. Perdoz PerKHi l.iMiiMi Hl.jiimerlanum »1.2,', jw (jo I'oluniblanum \Xt s.oo I'ardallnuni imagnlHcent Lily).. 7.1 0 (HI I'arryll (oneof the choicest) 2.,'iO IS (HI Wasfiingtiinlanum LM 8 00 Kubescens 1.2,') K 00 Culla Lilies, In three sizes, $1. Jt'i and {0 per 100. our bulbs are all sound, select, true to name. Above prices arc f. o. h. cars In San Kranelaiii packed sal'oly. Krelglit .,11 biilliM t.. New York Is $4 a 100 Ihs.: over 2,001) lbs. only «,:.■., 11 IIHI lbs, 100 Auratiini liullis. I.o.vcii. average 40 to f,0 lbs. Hond In i.r.loracurlv lor Kail delivery. Bulbs ready i:,lli ol Seiitember to 1st of October. Hend us your orders, and we will give you lowest estimate. Colored plates on band of X! varieties of ,lupan- ese Lilies. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Single and Double NARCISSUS, Etc. Importingr direct .should write us for prices. Special r.ites to large buyers. Largest stock ol Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus, Single and Double Narcissus, Narcissus Bicolor Horsfieldi, Poets Ornatus, Trumpet Major, Double Von Sion. _ R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON- HILLEGOIVl, near Haarlen^, HOLLAND. PAVi POLMAN MOOY, WHOLESALE GROWERS OF HAARLEM, HOLLAND. DUTCH BULBS. SEE OUR GENERAL LIST FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. HEADQUARTERS KOR FORCING BULBS. ESTABLISHED IN 1810. DUTCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS. Lilium Candidum and Harrisii, Freesias, Paper White Narcissus, etc. From the Boskoop Holland Nursery A.ssociation, HARDY LOW BUDDED DWARF ROSES, TREE ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, Azaleas, Lilacs, Hydrangeas; EXTRA STRONG CLEMATIS, ETC., ETC. Catalogues for Fall Importatiou now ready. Address: ^, jj, JOOJSTE^IV, IrkajJOl'ter, 3 Coenties Slip, NEW VORK. Kl I ,KS "^PORTERS of FORCING BULBS. .M^J V ) A-^-A^^^k^_^ SEND YOUR LIST FOR PRICES. CXJI^I^IE^ :BKS:OiS., Seedsmen and Florists. E. H. KRELAGE & SON, QMT^LJ RM IRS Newest Wholesale Trade List (No. 4oitf) now ^^ ^^ * V^ 11 ^V^^^OE>I^r All Good Flowering Bulbs. OF NARCISSUS I SHAXL HAVE ABOUT TWO MILLIONS READY FOB FALL DELIVERY, Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfleldi, one of the largest and best for cutting. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil ; very fine, strong; bulbs. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop Petticoat, but with pale sulphur-yellow erj' large deep yellow >ming; one of the best. one of the best deep flo Narcissus Golden Spur, \ flowers and early bio Narcissus Henry Irving, golden yellow trunipeis. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting, yellow cup, divisions creamy white. Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large single white variety, very early, fine for cutting. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to maxi- Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early. Narcissus Obvallaris, the trueTenleydaflodil, one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance. Narcissus Odorus Campernelle, the well-known Campernelle jonqiiil. very strong bulbs. Narcissus Orange Phoenix, larj^e double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting. Narcissus Pallidus Praecox. the earliest of all : forces verj- freelv; single sulphur-colored trumpets. Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting. Narcissus Poeticus Plenus, the double white Nar- Narcissus Princeps. one of the best forcing sorts; soft pale yellow trumpets. Narcissus Ru'gilobus, true, large yellow trumpet, very free and very early. Narcissus Scoticus, the Scotch Garland daffodil, a beautiful variety both for borders and for forcing. Narcissus Von Sion, true, the double deep yellow daffodil. And many other first-c'a.ss sorts. List o! varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens, true, fine strong English grown tubers. Chionodoxa Luciliae. true, beautiful blue flowers in early sprniK. Freesia Retracta Alba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure while, sweetly scent- ed flowers. I shall be happy to post prices of any of the above upon application. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES, Tottenham, London, England. i888. The American Florist. 557 -^25,000 MUSA ENSETE,^- The Great Abyssinian Banana, Best Decorative Plant for the Lawn. 100,000 I^OSE>S PERLES, NIPHETOS, BRIDES, CATHERINE MERMET, PURITANS, LA FRANCE, Mad. CUSIN, Etc. HARDY PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES. Prices e3i:trem.ely low can be had on application.. :b. a.. E>i:vrvio^'r co.. i=>i=^. FALL CATALOGUES WELL PRINTED. AND any other Catalogues you want, any time. No better work anywhere — not much as good. We print with good type and presses ; plenty of live cuts, and useBRAINS trained to work accurately for Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen — this last item is sometimes scarce, to judge by many catalogues ! Write for samples and prices. Not only Catalogues — Trade Lists, Circulars, Stationery, etc. ; anything BUT seed-bags, litho. colored plates and printed wooden labels. Write freely, but spec- ifically^ J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. SPECIAL OFFER. ^^^^^^T^^^^J^?^^' GOLDEN HEART, per lOOO $150 CllAWFORD'S HALF DAVARF, per 1000, Jl. 50 PERFECTION HEARTWELL, per 1000. 1.50 Ready through July aud August. Our system of light packing, of stocky, well-grown plants, ventilated so as not to heat, en- sures their safe arrival in best condition for setting without loss. HARMAN & SON, South Bend, Ind. We have several thousand extra fine plants grown in 4-inch pots from two-eyed cuttings at the follow- ing low prices : pgr jqq PBRLES and NIPHBT03 S12 00 MERMETS and LA FRANCE 13 00 BON SILENB and SAFRANO 10 00 r'O'r STRAWBERRIES J. L. DILLON, Bioomsburg, Pa. | Ellwanger & Barfy, Sc Now is the time to plant to secure a good crop next season . Our plants are in the finest condition. Catalogue containing full directions mailed free. HOPE NURSERIES, loCHESTER, N. Y. THE? {S^SneA^OU^E? PCUIi<»E?I2IE>(S, Ave still offering the most complete assortment a/ young, smooth, thrifty Stock in America, BUDDED APPLES, STANDARD PEAKS, DAVAKF PEAKS (High and Low Headed) PLUMS, CHEKKIES, PEACHES, QUINCES, RUSSIAN APRICOTS, GOOSE- BERRIES, CURRANTS, and a full line of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Etc. Also Extra Sized Standard Pears of the Finest Quality. Special Inducements to Buyers in large quantities. Trade List out August let. TMAMERIGAN FLORIST ksr 1? WILL 1'UJ5LISH: a- CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT To be mailed with the issue immediately preceding the meeting. It will contain a MAP of a section of New York City, showing the location of the Convention and Exhibition Halls, Hotels at which special rates have been secured. Railroad Depots, etc. Also the programme of the meeting, in addition to many other notes of interest to those attending the convention. Space will also be allotted to cards of those who are exhibiting at the meeting and wish to call SPECIAL ATTENTION to their exhibits, for which purpose the Supplement will afford UNEQUALED FACILITIES, as it will be in the hands of each Delegate BEFORE the meeting and in connection with other reference matter of value at the time. Rates for advertisements in the Snppi,EMENT will be the same as in the body of the paper. Send in your orders early, being careful to state that the advertisement is for the SuppivEMENT. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO. Per 100 Smilax. fine plants $ 3 00 "Asparagus Tenuissimus. . 3.00 Pelargonium Fred Dorner, \ > in. pots $10 CO, 4-in. pots 15.00 .Calla .4;thiopica, 2J^ &3-in. fi.OO 4-inch 12.50 " nana,2>^-ln. 4.00 " S-inch COO Hydrangea Thos. Hogg & Horten.siB. 2^-inch 6.00 Ilvdrangea Thos. Hogg & Hortensis, 4-inch 10.00 Gardenia Eadicans.3-in.... 6.00 WiWW''/^ " Florida 2Vin.... 5.00 SiUvll (X'^tC. EcheveriaSecundaGlauca ■Mmh 4.00 Oleanders, white, 2 to 3 ft. 15.00 Perennial Phlox, good as- sortment. 4-inch pots. ... in 00 Roses, Bon Sllene & Mer- met, 4-in. pots, strong 12.00 MICHEL PLANT AND SEED CO., 718 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. 5,000 SMILAX. strong, healthy plants in 3-in. pots, .»4.00 per 100, ffSS.OO per 1000. Brenneman & Petterson. Harrisburg, Pa. XXXXXXXXX WESTERN FLORISTS I OPEER NOW Per 100 Nice, thrifty plants only $2.50 Geraniums, Asa Gray, 4-in. in bud and bloom.. .$ 8.00 " .3-in. ■' " ... 3 60 Gen. Grant, 3-in. " " ... 3.50 Hibiscus, 2-inch, 5 var 5.00 Address iM s_ GRIFFITH, Jackson Co. INDEPENDE:nce, Mo. (Independence Is well located for Bliipping, being 8 mlloR eftf)t of Kanxas Citr.l XXXXXXXXX WANTED— YOUR TRADE. Fine youDg pliints ready now, from No. 3 rose pots. ORDERS BOOKED for Delivery either iu July, August or September. Send for low prices and shipping particulars. Can send by fast freight or express. Will have a fine assortment for planting frames in the fall or forcing. Send for particulars. ALBERT M. HERR, Lock Box 338. Lancaster, Pa. 558 The American Florist. July IS The American Florist, This semi-monthly publication is an actual necessity to every florist. We sin- cerely pity any grower who has seen and thinks he don't need it, and venture to remark that bright green moss can surely be obtained in his vicinity without the use of a magnifying glass. If this should meet the eye of a florist who has not seen the lively paper alluded to, we advise him to send to us for a sample copy be- fore he gets ten minutes older ; and if he is wise enough to send along a dollar, we will have the I'lorisT and the Interna- tional Ilorticullural . Idvcrtiscr both mailed to him for one year, with the proviso that if he don't get the dollar's worth in the papers in less than three months, we will cheerfully send him back the money. The International Ilortiailliiral .Id- 2'crtiser is not a competitor of The American Florist, but a co-laborer; and if in time we can make our paper as essential to its constituency as is the Florist, we will be about satisfied.— International Ilort. . Uhvrtiser. [As a rule we do not believe in filling space with the recommendations ot others, knowing that if the paper can not speak for itself the say-so of others will fall flat, but the above is so hearty and original that we make room for it. The International Ilorticuttnral Adver- tiser is now published by J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa,, and shows a remarkable improvement under his management, — Ed. A. F.] A National Flower, I am interested in the suggestion as to our national flower. It seems to me that something more ought to be taken into consideration than one's imlividual pref- erence for a particular flower. It ought to be one native to our soil and of the widest possible range of habitat. Since Oscar Wilde has removed the reproach of coarseness from the sunflower by making it the symbol of ;estheti<-ism, it seems to me that it best fulfills the requirements of a national emblem. Let us hear other nominations and have a vote on it. C.eneva, 111, T. II, Eddowes. The National Flower. — On ])age 502 of June 15 issue, it was said that ihe nomination of the trailing arbutus wis a poor one, and the objector nominated the pansy for the position. The last nom- ination I consider still worse. To be sure it is common, but it is not a native wild flower which I think our national flower should be. I uoiniuate our native blue violet. Its hue is that of one of our national colors, is popular and grows wild all over the country. G. B, L. Skasoniu> Summer, — In building do not forget that thoroughly seasoned lumber is the best and cheapest in the end. Have all your material well sea- soned and give it a good priming before exposed to the weather an hour. Paint- ing unseasoned or damp lumber is in fact an injury to it as the moisture is thereby retained and rot hastened. A greenhouse which costs %'^)o and lasts twelve years is considerable cheaper than one which costs Is'"' and lasts but six years. Don't you think so? VlMiut rSK> :l feel IiIkIi. In K-lnch put». I'rii'cn iilvoii uii tip. pllcnttun. GEO. CLASSMANN, ©«»g Slog, p?» -y. NEW CROP 1888. NOW READY. Isfd for Bouquet Work. filliiiK Elower Baskets, Decorating ,\ltars. &c., &c.. and are preferred by many to smilax. Wl.SO per tliuusaiKl Fcniil. BOUQUET GREEN. $2.00 per bbl. (30 lbs.) or J6.00 per loo lbs. Season commences Oct, ist for holiday trade. SPHAGNUM MOSS-i.onR clean fibre, dry or preen, J I. oo per bill or six bbls. for 55.00. Sample or trial sacks containing ,-i bushels of Moss, dry, very light, designed for express shipments, |i.oo per sack. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass, American Unrist. ED. JANSEN. Importer & Manufactu VI. 19th Street, Bet. 6th&7thAves., NEW YORK. M.M. BAYERSDORFER&CO. 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of Baskets * and * Florists' * Supplies. A large variety of Baskets for CABBAGE PLANTS. EARLY WINNINGSTADT, FOTTLERS BRUNSWICK, AND FLAT DUTCH. Fine plants, securely packed lor shipment. 1,000 $1.50; 10,000 J12.00; 26,000 ri'iOO. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. — OUR — CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. TRY DREER'S GARDEN SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and Requisites. They are the !>eHt at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly mailed free* HENRY A. J>REER. FhUadelpia» APPLE GERANIUM SEED. I'er 100 4l)c.; per KIIIO JSIIIO; per 10,000 .R'>,00. Orders llllpil while stock lasts. First come, first served. Address BROTHERS' INDUSTR'AL GARDENS, JVIOBILE, ALA.. CUT SMILAX TO THE TRADE. ALSO QUITE A LOT OP FREESIA BULBS. Would like til sell In one lot. low. Will some dealer inHkc proposition. Cash. C. THOMPSON ADAMS. West Medway, Mass. Delefiat THE EVANS CHALLENGE VENTILATING APPARATUS. WHEN WRITING FOR ESTIMATES, PLEASE GIVE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS: 1st. (Jive the number of sashes to be lifted. 2nd. (iive the leimth and depth of sashes, (depth and width of rafters or sash bar. H. W. EAMES & CO.'S r.VTKNT TWIN GLAZIER POmTS E. O. UcCormlck. OoD. Fuienser Ag't, Chlocgo. N 1 I.iMKl.n.l l.iik.v ir.llkl to slip. • :m Kaeli lM..\ . , ufacturers durable In MorlsLs ill e 'rvsnll till". IIS they will iill.iuiMK-theKlasa 91 afl unlry. It yo pply sUires, send dlroetto the ' have made arninderaenta with s Co. for low rate of express I' trafllc, so YOU need not fear 1 hlxh. A Liberal Digrotiiit Ailil Price 35 cents a box. Tools 15 cents each. all orde nd tili'atio the II. W. KAMKS * <•<>,. Mlirord, Mhsh. Preserve this ndvorttsenient for future reference and send for tiic E> o or O I« Y^ Contains over 6,000 Names of (lAve) Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. F. A RIECHERS & SOHNE A. G.. Florists, HAMUURfJ, GERMANY. Largest stock of Azalea indica. Camellias, Lilies of the valley for the wholesale trade. Price list on application. PALMS, ORCHIDS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. Immense Stock, at Low Prices to the Trade. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New N. Y, 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. TEA-SCENTED AND OTHER ROSES, 30,cz)oo irsr f^cdt^. Olematis, S0,000 in jjots. Grand plants, fit for shipment at any time. 200,000 Dwarf Roses for Fall Delivery. Our collection is uuequaled, and the plants promise to be exceptionally fine. 20 ACRES FRUIT TREES. 10 ACRES RHODODENDRONS. Descriptive and Priced Lists mailed on application, JOHN CRANSTON & CO., KINGS ACRE NURSERIES, ESTABLISHED 1785. HEREFORD. EIMGLAIVID. ADVERTISE C0NVENTI0N°SUPPLEMENT. ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS! Many additions of Choice New varieties this season. Send for New Catalogue. FOR SALE. FALL DELIVERY. so,ooo Azalea Indica and Camellias. B^^ For Catalogues, address Importer of Bulbs and Plants. 3 Coenties Slip, NEW YORK. plants from 2-inch pots, SS.UO per hundred. From ?i a in the follow Watteville, C. Merme't, Bon Silene, M. Robert, Comt de Frigneuse, The Bride and Niphetos. THEjo. :book:. Cor. 10th and Heaton Sts , HAMILTON. OHIO. CELERY FL.MTa WHITE rLtllVIE, PERFECTION HKART- WELL, NKW KOSE, GOLDEN HEAKT» OOLUEN DWARF. ¥2.00 per thousand, in any desired quantity. Season begins Jltne i and extends to July 20. JOSEPH DUNKLEY, Celery Grower, KALAMAZOO. MICH. SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE For H. P. and Tea Roses, 2}4.\n. pots. 4,000 Finest Named Ranunculi; 2,000 Eulalias, var. aud zeb.; 500 Am. Sarinensis; 500 L. Candi- dum; 20,000 A. Atamasco; 400 Cooperia Druiu- mondi; 100 Iris Susiana; 100 Hemerocallis flava; 100 Arundo donax var.; 400,000 Sets Ex. Pearl Tuberose, both extra large and medium. Ad- dress at once with offers, MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Spartanburg:, S- C M«ntlon AmerfOAn Florist. FOR FLORISTS. Per 100 Coleus. 20 varieties $ 4. 00 Geraniums, 4-inch pots, in bud 10. 00 2-inch pots 4. 00 Rosea, 4-ineh pots, tine 12.00 2-lneh pots 5. 00 Achyranthes, a-inch pots. 6 varieties 4 00 Chrysanthemums, 2-inch pots, GO var 5 00 Verbenas, 2-inch pots, 12 var 3. 00 Lobelias, 2-inch pots 4, CO Golden Feverfew, 2-inch pots 4.00 Violets, Maria Louise, 2-inch pots 4. 00 Carnations, 2-inch pots. 0 var., strong 4.0U Single Petunias, 2^-inch pots, good var 4.00 Echeverias in boxes 5.00 Heliotropes, 2-inch pots, 8 var 4,00 Miniature, 4-inch pots, in bloom 10.00 The above stock in fine, healthy condition, and can be used for immediate sales. Any num- ber of plants may be taken at above quotations, providing you take nothing less than one dozen. GEO. W. MILLER. WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. Mention American Florist Our Kose.s are in perfectly liealtliv coiidi- ..tion. • Per lUU Mermet, Bon Silene, t from 4-inch pots 3^10 OU S. d'un Ami, Cook, " 3-inch pots 8.0U Safrano, and Adam, f " 2)s-in.pots 5.00 Bride, 2!^-inch, SB 00; 3-inoh, $10.00; 4-inoh 12.00 Countess de Frigneuse, 3-in. $8.L0: 4-inch 10. tO Papa Gontier, 234-inch pots 8.00 „ ., , PerlOOPerlOOO Smilax, strong plants from 2K-in. pots, tS.OO *25.00 Chrysanthemums, best forcing var.t 4.00 ;J0 00 Cabbage, best winter sorts, strong plants l.oo transplanted pla _ _ : varieties, S4.00 per 1000. I. C. WOOD & BKO., Fishkill, N. Y. PRIMULA OBCONICA FINE, HEALTHY PLANTS. PETER FISHER, Mention American FloriBt. Q^jefij iJfofi<«it! Q>{ierL) Rui*;^er^man ! Q^erij ^eeil(&man shoxjijI> n.a.-v:E oxjit Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 54 La Salle St., CHICAGO. 56o The American Florist. July 15, Riverside Park, Allegheny, Pa. Messrs. Liuhvij; & Richter write in re- gard to Mr Reineman's note in last issue: "The f;<-'nllenian, who lias been a resi- dent of Allegheny for thirtj' years, is informed that Riverside Park is a small piece of ground near Sixth street bridge. 1 hough small the location is an excellent one for a display, as hundreds of people pass it daily. We put in a couple of hun- dred dollars worth of bulbs and plants each year, the flower garden has always been in good order and we see no reason why it sliould be confounded with Second Avenue Park. Visitors who call on us will l)e courteously taken to the Allegheny Parks where the Phipps conservatories may l)e seen and then to the establish- ments of all leading florists in this vicin- ity. Hereafter old residents will be notified of all late doings." Pitfalls. The business life of the average florist is very much like a journey through his furnace room and packing shed. If he doesn't fall over a pile of pots, (rip up over a piece of hose, pile of plant stakes, or fall down into a stokehole while mak- ing the trip he is exceedingly fortunate or a reniarkarjly tidy man. In our busi- ness transactions as well as in our pack- ing sheds, do we not set many pitfalls for ourselves, which could have been avoided by commencing right. Confiding Florists. New York florists are the most confid- ing class in business. Every night enor- mous bouquets are passed over the Met- ropolitan footlights, for which the gilded youths do not pay, except in I. O. U's. At the end of the season the trusting flo- rist hops about for his cash, and if the gilded youths own rich fathers, he may get something besides glory and the fun of suing the admirers of flowers and Casino favorites. At all events, breaking stones in the roadway is more satisfactory work than waiting for butterfly dudes to pay up. — ./ AVh' )'ork Daily. FOR SALE CHEAP. A .Secniiil-llaiKl No. (i. Smith It Lynch nhouNe HoiliT. used four .years. ~ ALSO — IVEB: (IREENHOUSE BOILERS. Send for circulars Hnd prices. F. W. FOSTER, 25 Beverly St., Boston, Mass. THB :; PIONKEE ': MiNtlFiCTUEBR :: IN :: THS :: TBST, 306 Main Street. - - CIIKCIXMATI, OHIO. FOR WH0LK8ALR PBICB LIfiT. SOMITHMQ MIW. Look for us at the Contention. Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Pa. ESTSBLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured bj 335 East 21gt Street, - NEW YORK. THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 QTHARTON ST., PHILADELPHIA. GL;iZIER POINTS WITH «)R WITHOUT LIPS. I'at. in April and May. 1SS8. No more CLIMBING OVER the glass. NEW MODE OF SETTING. (Commencing at the top instead of the bottom. These points hold better thau all others. No 1 will hold glass 10x15, and No. a will hold glass 18x24. not allowing it to slide Vji-inch in Hve years. Glass fastened with them, and the methods of using these points, will be lull y shown at the coming KLORAI- K.XHIBITION in New York in September next. FOR SALE IN , 1411 VV. Washington St, li lip T5c. per IIM). E'ln- n large orders. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Manufacturer, HYDE PARK, MASS., U. S. A. Mention American Florist. (Irconlioiise Pipe and FittiiiiivS of the best Immortelles, wired on wood or metal frames with boles loinsert toothpicks. Prices on Wood Frames : 2-in. purple.... per 100,13 00 2Vln. " .... •• 4.00 Send for sample. Postage Kte. per 100. Script letter- ing on Metal I-Yames any word, 8c. per letter, Designs. Monograms. Etc. W. C. KRICK, 1107 Broaciway. Drookiyn. New Vork. M. M Bayersdorler & Co., Phila.. Agts. for Henna. J. C. VAl'GHAN. Chicago. Agl. west of Hennsylranla. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. Sells Flower I'ots by the over the U. S. Try a crate PRICES PER CRATE, 3, 150 Thumbs, IS.OO ; j 2,626 2H-inch. S.OO : I 1,876 2S-inch, 7.26: I 1.300 special 3-ln., 6.00 ; 1,160 3-lnch, 6.50 ; I A crate weighs 400 lbs. a 4.75: 3.90: 4.40; 8.60; nd goes at buyer's risk and es and prices of 17 ready d crates packed to order. ties. Send P. (). order to Large quantities of our Pipe are iu use in Green- houses througliout the West, to any of which \vc refer as to its excellent tjuality. Pipe can he easily put together hy any one, very little instruction heing needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Kconoiny and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. h, WolJX MJg, ^(2,, 93 to III W. Lake SI. CHICAGO We shiii same day J. N. PEBKINS. Manager, Syracuse. N. Y. D. C. SCHOFIELD. MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS^ NEW BRIGHTON. PA., Offers to the Trade the BEST (Quality 01 Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SElSriJ FOIt PHICE LIST. Orders will receive prompt and careful alleii- tion aiid satisfaction is warranted in every respect. HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE lUnch. .88 10-Inch. 1.38 12-Inch. 2.20 14-Inch. -inch — 6 -Inch — t> -Inch 7 -Inch.... " 3.75 IB-Inch. .. No charges for package or cartage. Send 11. sample barrel before purchasing elsewhere. Horlsts will tind II lo their advantage to do so. a.ou 23.50 50.00 100.00 Ten all . In tiK »tlo !t« UILLriNUKU UUOS., Fort Kdward, N. X. i888. The American Florist. S6i ESTABLISHED 1854. iGYme'sioilerlorks THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers. Canacity from 350 to 10,000 feet of four-inch pipe. Send for New List. PETER DEVINE, 387 S. CANAL St., CHICAGO. Ives' Putty Machine. Patented Jan. 8, 1887. The best device ever invented for laying putty. With this you can make old lealiy Bash perfectly tight without removing the glass. It will do the work of Ave men in bedding glass. Set.HFOR WARMING l^"-" RESIDENCES, OFFICES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, CONSERVA- TORIES, ETC., HOT-WATER CIRCULATION. Have you investijjiited the Gurney system of heating by Hot AVater ? If not. It will pay yoxi to do .so. Send for our Illustrated Descriptive Cat- xloffue, free to all. MANUFACTURBT) BY GuRNEY Hot Water Heater Go. Office and Showrooqi : 237 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. SElitlNG AGENCIKS-M. H. .TOHNPON. HO Centre St , N. Y.: RirE & Whitacre Mfg. Co., 4a & 44 W. Monroe St., Chicaso, III.; T. R. Chase. ,91 Edmund Place, Detroit, Mich.; Willkm Gardiner & Co., Portland, Orego ESTABLISHED 1853. — : the; :— 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especially adapted to warming GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, Durability, BURNS SOFT COAL OR WOOD, Giviner beat results with least labor and fuel. B^° Send for Description. THE H. B. SMITH CO., 510 Arch Street, Mentlo PHILADELPHIA, PA. American Florist. Reduce your Coal Bills STEAM HEATER ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR WARMINC GREENHOUSES. Gives a most uniform heat niKht and day. Can be run with less attention, and a SAVING of fully 20 to 25 Per Cent. In Fuel over any other method. Burns HARD or SOFT COAL. Endorsed by leading florists. Send for full Illustrated Catalogue, Address HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO., GENEVA. N. Y. IMPROITED GLAZIIHG. J. t, Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints, For butting glass without laps; makes it air and water tight; saves f ueland glass. No breakage from frost. Also the best improved fuel oil Burners for steam boilers. Send for sample and price list. J. ivi. oa.sse;:r, 101 Euclid Avenue, CLEVELAND, O. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER, NO WIDE-AWAKE FLORIST need be told it will pay him to use Sash Bars, etc. made from -^ CLEAR C^ PRESS. ^^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. 8^" Send for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. PIPE AND FITTINGS FURNISHED -TO- PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Contracts solicited for Most improved plans. ALL. larORK GUARANTEED- B^" Prices furnished on application. E. A. STIMSOK & CO., No. 23 and 84 Sears Street, G0LDIE§AT.Os^»!?K!iS You will not part with, it. For Flowers, Window Gardening, House Plants, Destroying Insects, and for various fine sprays. Most natural substitute for fog or dew. Bv dipping in water while closed, fills instantly. Ball finely perfora- ted; spra^ controlled by pressure of hand. Size of lemon squeezer. Weight, 5 oz. Exclusive Terri- ^_^,^^^ tory to Agents. Sells on its own merits; no taife. Sample by mail, 50 cts. This is the Atomizerthat sold so well at the Danbury, Albany and other Fairs. Florists and Seedsmen, show it to your customers; sells fast; good profit. Ejccellent for indoor plants. Send for illustrated pamphlet ajid price to the trade. Mention this paper. M. GOLDMUN, Manufacturer, Pittsfield. Mass. 56; The American Florist. July IS Index to Advertisers. Adame, C. T r>r.3 Adlam, K. W Mi Allen. C.H JK) ^d vertlsInK Hates, etc.551 Allen, W.8 i.'>\ Bailer, F. A 665 BayerHdurl'er, M.M. & Co. ,.558 Benard, K UerKer, I1.II.,& Co.... 551 Blanc, A 55*J BraclienridKe & Co 55» Brague L.B 558 Brenneman & Pettcr- aon 557 Biothers Ind'l Oard's.Slis Carmody, J. D 5tj2 Chandler, B. B 5t» Classman, (feo 568 Cook,J 5411 Cosgrove, J. A .Mil Cranston, Jno & Co.. . ..«! Currle Bros 554 Cnrwen,.Iohn Jr !ni I)e Veer, J. A 55) Devine, Peter 561 Dlez, John L.., & Co. . . .5U1 Dillon, J. I.,. .551,567,558 Ureer, H. A 5.S8 I (unkley. .loseph rffl Kames. H. W. & Co... 658 EllwaiiKer & Barry — 657 Elliott, B. A., Co f>67 FairfleId,C. K .Mil Fassett, ¥. B. & Bro.. . .5511 Kiaher, Peter 66!) Foster, K. W 560 Garfleld Park Kose 00.651 Oasser, J.M .661 OlddinKS, A 656 Goldman, M 5«1 Orey, Benj 559 Griffith, Jas 56(1 Griffith, N. 8 557 eyHeaterCo 661 Hammond, BenJ 555 Hammond & Hunter. .551 Harman & Bon 667 Herendeen Mfg. Co....'i»ll Herr, Albert M .667 Higley, Henry G 5.'V4 Himnger Bros Mi Ultchlngs 4 Co urn Hooker. H. M 662 Hulsebosch Bros 554 Ives.J.H 561 Jansen, Ed S.^ .C.H 5.54,6611 Kennlcott Bros. KlnK,.la Krelage, K. H. & Son..5.64 Krick. W.C 'jm Krueger, A ,64H LahiK, .IMO & Sons .ViC l.,a Koche & StabI 661 Lockland JjumberCo. ..^i6l Mathews. Wm 5.611 McAllister, K. K b.^'. McCarthy. N. K. Hl Co. 661 McFarland.J . Horace.. .6;'i7 McTavlsh. G. A .556 May,.l.N 5411 May, L. L. A Co &41I Merrick, A. T 6lX) Meyer, Andrew 556 Michel Plant&8eedCo557 Miller, Geo. W rv6ii Monon Koute 6.6H Mooy. Polmun .6.64 Myers & Co .^i*i'- Pulmer. Henry ;V)H Penman. Jaa. A .'i6; Perklns.J. N .'i60 Phila. Im.DeslKn Co.. .^10 Plenty, Josephus 661 yuakerulty .\Inh. Wk8fi.'« Keed 4 Keller :*'U Reichers. K A &Sohne6.V.i Koemer, Frederick .5.66 Rolker. A. & Sons .655 Schotleld, I>. C 61.0 Schulz. Jacob 5411 ScoUay, John A ri*;2 Segera Bros 6,66 Sepers &Co 666 Sheridan, W. V 661 Shuphelt, H. K 5.V, Slebrecbt* Wadley...&V.i Situations. Wants. . . .."41t Smith, U.B. Co 661 Smith, Chas & S.nn 666 Smiths, Powell&les,^HGt^. The heads are "single," that is, the outer florets are sterile, showy and white, the inner ones fertile, greenish and not showy. But the immense flat-headed cymes, even if not showy, have a striking effect and as the vine is close-growing and very leafy it becomes a handsome climber. Ever since its introduction to our gar- dens there has been a good deal of con- fusion about its proper name, and it was generally catalogued and sold under the name of Schizophragma hydrangeoides and which was a mistake, as it is the true Hydrangea scandens. The schizo- phragma is a much rarer plant. I have seen it in bloom only once, a month ago, at Flushing where it was growing to a support against the residence of Mr. S. B, Parsons. Its manner of growth is in the way of that of the H. scandens. "The flowers are arranged in a loose spreading many-branched corj'mb six or eight inches across, each branch terminated by a pure white petaloid, oval leaf nearly an inch long, corresponding to the pet- aloid calyx lobes of the ray flowers of the hydrangea, but with only a single division developed, and with no other trace of the flower remaining. The small, perfect flowers are greenish yel- low." Prof. C. S. Sargent, who was also present, recognized the schizophragma at a glance, but none of the rest of us knew it at all. Mr. P. had it under the name of Hydrangea scandens. It also is one of the gems of Japan, and one of the many whose blossoms first appeared to us at Flushing. Wm. Fai,conER. [Our illustration represents a specimen growing upon the estate of Louis M. Meyer, on Staten Island, N. Y. The vine has grown to a height of forty feet, trained on a chestnut tree sixty feet high. One hundred cymes of blooms are pend- ant from the vine which has been in cultivation eight years.] Hydrangeas. In one of your recent issues an inquiry was made by somebody as to "How to grow small hydrangeas with one or two good sized heads of bloom," and having raised such plants for some years past, I will try to answer the question, by giving my way of treating them. In the first place the cuttings are made of half ripened wood in August or Sep- tember in a frame with a little bottom heat, or in a house, shading them well- from the sun. As soon as rooted they are potted off' into 3-inch pots, kept in a' house until the pots are well filled with roots, withholding water gradually until ripened off. Care must be taken not to start them into growth by too much heat, but just give them warmth and moisture enough to produce roots freely and swell out the buds. After ihey are all well ripened and the leaves begin to turn yel- low set them into a cold frame or a cool house for the winter, and prolect them from severe frost ; a little freezing does not hurt them if they are in a frame with leaves or some such material scat- tered among the plants. Short shavings or coarse sawdust will answer very well Leave them there until spring. If you want them to bloom about the middle of May or beginning of June take them out the latter part of March or April ; if they are wanted sooner take them out earlier. Now take them all out of the pots and wash the old soil from the roots in a tub or barrel of water, by pressing the balls gently until all is out, then give them a repotting into 4 or 5-inch pots, with plenty of drainage, and subsequently they may go into 5 or ^yi- inch pots if necessary. The soil used in the operation should be ordinary rich, good loam. Water sparingly at first until new roots begin to form and do not give them too much heat before the flower buds are formed, or else you will have tall slender plants. They are to be placed near the glass and as the sun grows stronger better give the glass a light shading with naptha and white lead or any mixture of that description you may prefer. See that your plants are well supplied with water at all times and do not let them flag even once. When the buds commence to show give them some stimulant two or three times a week but not before. The size of the flower depends on the general care the plants received since the first repotting; if you let them get dry occasionally, or set them too close to- gether you may have a large percentage of small heads, or even no flowers at all, while if all their wants were administered to, you will be rewarded by extra large, well colored heads of flowers. Another thing I should say here too, we are not growing Hydrangea hoitensis, but H. Otaksa for this purpose. The former may do in the same way; I have 568 The American Florist. Aug. I, not tried it, but Otaksa is naturally so much larger and of a much stronger con- stitution, that it is obvioui', we should get far better results from that variety with less labor. Also the small placts are generally nmre profitable than the larger ones, fortliey do not orcupy much room and mny be grown on side oenches, while the older ami larger ones will re- quire to be set a good distance apart, in order to give the air and light a chance to play around the plant, else the result would be l)areness or \-ellow leaves in the lower part of the plants and altogether shanky specimens. Of course the same rule should be obs?rved with the small plants, but as lliey have only one or two branches at the most, they do not shade each other so much as to require to be set very far apart. J. B. KELLER. Rochester, N. Y. ■^%^ For Summer Flowering. In the course of my business corre- spondence I am often asked if the system of growing roses which I have practiced and advocated through the AmKRICAN Florist is the most suitable for summer flowers as well as winter. I think it only due to your readers to distinctly state tliat the method of growing roses as de- scribed by me in this paper is intended solely for the purpose of producing roses for the winter season, or more correctly speaking, from October to June. Where roses are required for the months of July, August and September I would advise a somewhat different treatment. To obtain the best results for these months the plants should be planted in their blooming quarters not later than the first week in May. They should be g )Oil strong well established plants when planted and be grown on steadily, with an abundance of air at all possible favor- able times. If planted on raised benches they shoulil be so arranged as to ef silj' give an abundance of water during very hot weather. As soon as they are re- quired to blcom the glass on the roof should have a very thin shading, but where summer roses are absolutely nec- essary it would be advisable for the grower to plant one or two houses, ac- cording to his requirements, and propor- tion of glass eligible for this purpose, and plant them with a view to secure the best results. I'or that purpose I would advise mak- ing a raised bed somewhat in the follow- ing manner (of cour,se this as all other mut'ers appertaining to the businefs, is suhjecl to many changes suitable to the particular class of house each grower may have at disposal for the purpose): K lisethesidesof th»bed or beds to with- in five or s'\ feet of the glass, either with planks .secured to post or narrow brick walls, then fill these beds up to within six inches of the top with coarse stones, broken brick, cinders, or a like material to secure good drainage at all times. On this place the best rose soil at command, level with top of sides of beds. In this plant the roses, such varieties as exper- ience has proved the most suitable for the summer trade. A house of roses planted this way at the time indicated above can be kept blooming from July till January, and then is allowed to go gradually to rest, and become well hard- ened off before actually frozen (which can be done even at that season of the year by withholding water and giving an abundance of air for four or five weeks), the fire can be allowed to go out, or the pipe shut off altogether from that house, from then until May when the roses can be pruned, watered and mulched, sterted into growth and be made to produce a grand crop of flowers in time for the school commencements which is about the last week in June. With a little further care and liberal treatment they can be made to produce an abundance of roses till late in the fall again, and with, comparatively speaking, very little care, will continue to do the same every sea- son for several years, always providing they get a good rest dnribg the winter. With many who had tried this method fiir repairs in eleven years, and bv all appear.inces the whole "plant" will stand with compar- a'ivtjy little cost for eleven years more. i888. The American Florist. 569 I am satisfied that if ytllow locust is used for posts with well seasoned yellow pine tor all other porlious ot the woodwork both outside and ioside, the life of a greenhouse should at leaft be twenty years. The great mistake usually made is to run up greenhouses in the cheapest and roughest manner with such maerials as can conveniently be got at hand, and as a conjtquence, it is probably, as you state, that the average life is not more than ten 3'ears, but w-th a slight addition to the first cost, probably not more than 15 per cent in selecting the best materials, there is no reason, in my opinion, why a greenhouse should not stand in good working condition for twenty years. Experience has shown us that whether for benches, rafters or gutter plates yel- low pine, if properly seasoned, will stand twice, if not three times longer than whits pine. I saw some sashes last win- ter that had been in use in Richmond, Va., made of yellow pine that were up- wards of fifty years of age, and that looked to me as if tbey might stand fifty years longer, because there was not the slightest sign of decay. I may say in this connection that although all our gutter plates are made of yellow pine, yet we have them painted wiih coal tar every three or four years; that is the only portion, however, of our greenhouse structure on which we use coal tar. Peter Henderson. Jersey City, N. J. Built ta Stay. The Garfield Paik Rose Co., Chicago, built two years ago arangeof rose houses which for solid cons'ruciion rather take the lead over any we have yet seen. These houses cost probably double those of ordinary construction but we firmly believe that tbey will prove eventually much cheaper than houses with wooden frames. V\Q. 2. CtVktNT BOV; K\ BhSt OT \R0»» POSTS. Figure i shows the manner in which the frame is constructed, entirely of i '2 inch iron pipe. Each alternate bench support runs up to the purlin which is of i^-inch T iron firmly screwed to each rafter. Between the purlin and upright support is a block of wood which sets on top of the pipe and into the lower angle of the T shaped purlin. To secure the purlin firmly to the upright a piece of strap iron (shown enlarged in upper left hand corner of Fig. i) passes over the purlin and the ends are secured to the upright by a bolt which passes through the strap and pipe. The roof thus se- cured is as solid as could be asked. An- other feature to be noted in Fig. i is that light T irons are bolted to the uprights below the bench and carry the hot water pipes so securely that they cannot sag or get out of shape. The planks which compose the bottom of the bench are merely laid in position while the side boards are fitted between the uprights ; this makes a neater job but for ordinary rose houses the boards could be set on ^^0.\. 5HO^\«»GGitHiB.k\-PLIkO0V COUSTRUCT\OU edge inside the uprights and the soil in the bench would then hold them in posi- tion. Thus the bottoms and sides of the benches can be readily renewed at any time by merely removing the soil, lifting the old boards out and laying in new ones. The foot of each upright rests in a box of cement shown in Figure 2. This is a box one foot square by three feet deep open at both ends (the board at botom shown in illus- tration is an error on part of engraver). The box is set in position and filled about two-thirds full with cement ; after hard- ening the upright is set in, with a flange at the foot as shown, and then filled with cement nearly to the top. This holds it down as well as furnishing an extremely solid foundation. The box will rot away but the cement will be a permanency. Further the cement extending above the surface of the soil will keep all moisture away from the foot of the pipe and there- by prevent rusting off. Figure 3 shows the construction of the side benches, which is the same as the center with the exception that where a wall separates two houses the cross pipes, on which the bottom of the bench is laid extends light through the wall which provides at once a solid support at the back and against the bench sagging out from the wall. Iron pipe and cement are destined to play an important part in the construc- tion of greenhouses in the future and the sooner we begin building houses to last thirty years instead of ten the better it will be for us. One florist who don't believe this says: " I don't want a greenhouse to last over ten years. After it is only seven or eight years old it is difficult to raise good stuflF m it " Very true, when houses are allowed to get into the condition his are in ; filthy and grimy pest houses when they are only a few years old. But first class houses kept S2vect and clean will grow better stuff than ever came from his place (even whea his h9usf3 were brand new) if proper attention and care is given the contents. A good house is an im- portant part of our stock in trade, but if the requisite care, skill and labor do not accompany it nothing of value will result. The Cost of Growing Geraniums. In answer to your query, " What does it cost to grow good 4-inch geraniums," I will try to come as near as possible to the actual cost and as we grow great quantities of them can give pretty close figures. The geranium being the most popular maiket and bedding plant is grown in such quantities that the market is generally overstocked. Now, we all know that over-production means lively competition and prices are put down re- gardless of cost of production, just so the plants are disposed of at any figure, especially in the plant business where labor and expense is not considered by a great many florists, they seeming to be satisfied when plants are all sold and think they are getting along fine. It is astonishing how the selling price varies throughout the larger cities, while the advantages of production are almost equal. There is one point we must consider, that is "quality." Geraniums if prop- erly grown require some attention and more space than those high stagers we often meet, with one large flower spike and two or three leaves that look as if they had the yellow fever and would bet- ter be sold by lineal measure than by the dozen or hundred. These plants after losing their bloom require almost a half year to produce another blossom, and if a grower has a lot on hand he sells them off' regardless of cost. If they are sold for ft per dozen or $^ per hundred it is almost impossible to get a better price for good plants as the majority of pur- chasers look to piices more than to qual- ity. We grow more geraniums than anyone in our vicinity, making a spe- cialty of them, and our plants are of the best in the market, having four to five P\G. 3, SHO*l\UGS\Dt Bt»*CtttS, ^N\-\H \ROU V\Pt R\>nU\HQ THROUGH D\\HD\NG V^ k\.L. branches with two to three buds or blooms on each 4 inch plant, but we re- ceive no more per dozen or hundred than others do for inferior plants. Because they sell for $1 per dozen we must do likewise in most all cases. You can often see a purchaser selecting plants and look- ing more to the flower than to the plant, and if a poor plant with a bloom stand alongside another that is a much better plant but has no expanded blossom, the former is taken in preference to the lat- ter, though the plant may not be worth one third as much. The purchaser now- adays thinks to see is to believe, as he can not place any reliance on the repre- sentations of the majority of growers and dealers. 570 The American Florist. Aug. /, A house lox loo feet will give 8a) square feet of bench room, and one ger- anium properly grown in a jinch pot requires 36 square inches of space, that is four inches for the pot and one inch space each side ; then-fore Soo square feet Wduld place 3,200 j^eraniums in 4-inch pots. Taking into consideration labor, pots, fuel, deterioration in value of greenhouse, interest on investment and )'our own valuable services, the ex- pense of growing and disposing of 3,200 would be I190, and if sold at I.075 a piece, which is the wholesale price in our vicinity, would make the price of one plant |.o,sy, a margin of I017, which would allow about fco clear from that house, certainly not ;i paying in- vestment, if the same space has not been utilized for other purposes the same sea- son. Growing as many as we do I even find that they cost fully six cents a piece when marketed. A large quantity of geraniums are also grown by vegetable gardeners in hot beds or small greenhouses, and they can grow them cheaper than others ; on ac- count of performing all their own labor which is not taken into consideration, as they have spare time to grow and market them with their other stuff anorlance of loosely, yet securely, tying the new growth to the stakes as it progresses. It is not a little disappointing to find two out of three branches broken off a plant, and perhaps this is a new variety and the only plant. A',//io2'a/ of Sinkers.— There is a right and a wrong way to perform what appears to many a triflingoperation. Mucli harm may be done to the plants by doinjj it carelessly. Suckers or offshoots spring freely from tlie base of most varieties, though there are some that are very shy in producing suckers. In all cases if they w ere allowed to grow they would rob the plants of strength, which should be utilized in a much better manner until the flowers are being jiroduced. After that period no harm is done by allowing the suckers to extend for the production of cuttings. The safest manner is to break them off with the finger and thumb. In careful hands a knife may be used with advantage, but care should be exer- cised that the surface roots are not injured by the operation, or one more check will be administered to the plants. /ianc/gs. — I have never seen earwigs S3 destructive to chrysanthemums as they are this season. We have already lost several points of leading stems through their depredations. The small earwigs ate equally as des'ructive as the larger ones, as they are more easily hid when young, and stand a better chance of escaping notice. Ear\vigs coil themselves up in tiie young leaves, and in a very short space of time the extreme point is eaten out of the plant, thus necessitating a new start into grow th. Great care is necessary to find them. I know of no other means than handpicking for remov- ing these pests when once located in the shoots. Trapping them with small pots partly filled with dry moss and placed upside down on the top of a stake, and a little later on with dry bean stalks, six inches long, thrust among the leaves, are good plau=. TakiiijT \otes — Young growers of chrysaatheiuunis who wish to become proficient in the culture of this flower for exhibition should take careful notes of the \arieties as growth progresses. It is only by hard practice and a determination to excel that a beginner can hope to suc- ceed. Taking notes I have found of the utmost benefit; there is a method to be followed even in this. Especially should be noted in separate columns the names of varieties — the date %vhen propagated — when first break, crown and terminal buds were "taken " — at what height from the soil these natural breaks were formed — how long each requires to reach that stage — how the blooms develop later on from each bud — when feeding the plants commences, and with what stimidant, and how and when — when they are housed — after treatment — what size the buds of certain kinds were at that time — the time from the date of housing each variety re(iuired to develop, and how long the blooms remained fre.sh after expansion — the s'ze of each bloom both in diameter and depth. These notes, if taken copi- ously and ill a careful manner, will prove most useful if studied during the follow- ing season. By such obser\-ance the pe- culiarities of varieties are ascertained and a repetition of former mistakes can be avoided. I'ersistence in studying the note-book will do much toward achieving success when November comes round ag.ain. — E. Af., in London Garden. dispose of, so I thought I would drop you a few lines and see if you would like to have them and how much you would give for them." A sample customer: "Sir; I tele- graphed for I3 fancy roses. You know very well that I wanted assorted roses. If 1 had wanted 50 Mar. Niels I should have said so. If you think I shall submit to any imposition you'll get left. You are dealing with a different kind of a rooster. I feel now as though I would like to shove the whole box of flowers down your throat, and if you were here I should try mighty hard to do it." Boston. W. J. S. Some Choice Samples. A sample flower order: "Will you please give bearer some choice flowers. Something that is nice and that will break a heart. I enclose a tiuarter." A sample plant order : "Enclosed you will find |i for which please send by re- turn express 100 pansy plants, the very choicest you have. Would like pot plants, and if they are satisfactory I will send a larger order later." A sample consignor: "Dear sir; I have six very good strings of smilax to Rochester, N. Y. — At a meeting of the Flower City Floral club held July 3, a discussion was had as to the advisabil- ity of continuing the meetings of the club, some recommending that the club be disbanded, certainly a very unfortu- nate state of affairs, in viewof the amount of good which can be accomplished by such an organization if rightly conducted. SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOB S^LE. Advertisements under this head will be inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted under this head. (ITUATION WANTED— Byacinipetentuardeiie J 14 years' experience; private i Fl.OKlsT, box 474 Mattew . Dutchess Co., N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a practical 5 Rose and cut (lower grower; sinKle; best of ref- rences. Aadret*s .1 K' care American Klorist. SITUATION WANTED- l!y a t)i.. rough rosi'grow JTl erand plantsman. Sober and industriou.'t. Hesl of ref llest , _ AddFL 1'. M., care American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTE1)-As foreman or manager. by a tlrst-class gardener; 'lb years' experience iu private and commercial places. German. Address SITUATION WANTED-Bya gardener of 9 years' experience- First-class references from Eng- land, Germany and France. Address ■ American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED- By a flrst-class rose grow- er, of long practical experience in all branches. both in commercial and private gardening. Address C. L., Amesbury, Essex Co.. Mass. SITUATION WANTBD-Florist's foreman or gen- tleman's gardener. Kutly competent; '25 years' experience. First-class English and Canadian ref- crences. Address J H. Niagara Falls 8., Out., Can. for New York market. DisengaKed August 1; good wages expected: best of references: married; age&'i. Address Box Is Tarrytown Heights. N. V. SITUATION WANTED-By a lirst-class garden. O single m competent i cial or privii , _ . pcrience. anti branches, either for a conimer- Can u'ive best of references. .dSt,,lMiila..I'«. stands all branches, private i w nmerclat. Can if desired. For information address WM. K., gardener, care. lohnson A Stokes. ^I'.l .Market street. Philadelphia. I>B. ANTED Three thousand feet of second hand nhouse pipe In good condition. Ad- F. II. MOMKS, Bncksport. Me. •\A;ANTF,D -Florist and gardener Willi small capi- VV tnl; will givegood show. Address. A. S. r.\llsoN.Gardut a nood, stralnhtforwanl man who l8 wlilInK to work. When wrlthiK. stot« lowest wages expected, with house rent free. Mention ref- erences, tiernian man preferred. Address N. ti. GRIFFITH, florist, Independence, MlsBOUri. i888. The American Florist. 573 FOR SAL.E— One No. 4 Dick Saddle Boiler, 900 feet ■1-inob pipe and flttinps. For particulars address Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. FOR SAtjE-Lot4-incli pipe; pood; used two years. Lot furnace doors and grate bars. Will be sold cheap. JOHN J. CONNELLY. Bryn Mawr. Fa. FOR SALE— Two second-hand hot water boilers. Ona Devine 23 flues, and one Hitchings. heating TOOfeet of nipe. CHAS. HELD, 020 Seymour St.. Chicago. )r the whole of mv as I will go into the Business increasing FOR SALE— An interest ii greenhoiise<< and busine: real estate business soon, every year. Address ^M. Smith, 82.^» Pearl St., Sioux City. Iowa. FOR gALE— A greenhouse property in Northern Indiana with 2r()0 souare feet of glass, on main street in a city of 10,000 inhabitant**; natural gas, waterworks. Price. 52,500. For further particulars address Bo.x 386 Peru. Indiana. "TiOR LEASE-About n.OOO feet of glass. Hitchinga Jl boiler, substantial h-^uses in good condition, ■with a well established retail cut flower trade. Rent moderate to reliable party. A. W. PiiATEK, Des Moines, Iowa. trains to city. Will sell entire business, or sell stock and lease houses. Address J H. L.. P. O. box 24L Woodbury. N. J. FOR SALE— The best retail florist's! business in the Northwest (population 150,000). Reason for selling, with full particulars furnished on application. Address Bata. care American Florist. Chicago. FOR SALE-7000 feet of 4-inch pipe with valves and all flttings com plete for Hrst-class Kreenbouses, nearly new. Price of pipe delivered on cars, Scents per foot, fittings in proportion. Will be divided to suit purchaser. Address HU(.jh Graham, 1204 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY Estate of the late Alexander Greenlaw, Braintree, Mass. Ten minutes to station. Four greenhouses heated by hot water. One in tea roses; one in hy- brids; one pink bouse and one violet house: each 120 feet long. Fine stock of plants for winter flower- ing. Town water recently introduced. Will be sold before September 1st at a low price. Also will sell, if desired, cottage house of six rooms, and house of twelve rooms, stable, waeon shed and 1^ acres land. H0L8ROOK & FOX. 12 P. 0. Square. Boston. Mass. For Sale or to Let. The proprietors having other business interests offer for sale, or to let, tneir greenhouses situated within one mile of the city of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. At present they are arranged for growing violets— for which Poughkeepsie has become famous. The houses cover about6.000 square feet. A large stock of Violets and Carnations are now ready to stock the houses. A comfortable cottage and sufficient land for greenhouse purposes wilt be leased with houses. Such an opportunity is seldom otfered. For paitic- ulars apply to rqbt. M. FERRIS, Poughkeepsie. N.Y. EXTRAORDINARY CHANCE six large Greenhouses all iiuprovements, Cro- ton water and hot water heaters, located at the main entrance of the largest and handsomest Cemetery in the city of New York. Well estab- lished trade by the same owners that now have charge— over 15 years Nearly 1.500 lots cared for and decorated. Only responsible parties need enquire at HULSEBOSCH BROS-. P. O. box 3118, New York City. To know who has strong blooming stock of LAPA&ERIA, ROSEA AND ALBA. State size and price by addressing 1=?. is^.A.i-ri=?]E:, 140 Canal Street, NJiW ORLEANS. I-A; 75 BOXES or GLASS, 8x10. SINGLE. 50 BOXES or GLASS, 7x9, DOUBLE. All in good order, f. o. b.. at $1.50 per box. Address ALBERT BURT, Florist, S"^Ii-A.aTJSE, IT. -2-. PRICES FOR AUGUST ON FOBCIMQ BOSIS, PERLES, MERMETS, BRIDES, BON SILENES, SAFRANOS. Per 100 Strong, 4-mch S3.00 " 2J^-inch pots 4.00 JACQS. fine, 4-inch 8.0O American Beauties all sold out. C. F. FAIRFIELD, Springfielfl, Mgss.. THE THREE B. B. B'^- BRIDE, BEaUTY, BENMETT, Still rank as the three best roses of recent introduc- tion for forcing. I offer also PAPA GONTIER, PURITAH, METEOR, And all other new and standard varieties of Teas, Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, etc., etc.. that are desirable for the trade, in extra fine plants at rea- sonable prices. 1 also offer for the first time COLUMBIA (NEW 1888.) A bedding rose of very superior merit. Fordescrlp- tion, prices, etc., etc.. write for Trade List to SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY. Mention American Florist. AMES L. BOYSON, CAEN, (CALVADOS) FRANCE. Isf Prize for Cut Blooms, Paris, May, 1887. My CATALOGUE Of the NEW EUROPEAN ROSES will be ready January 1, 1S8S, and will be sent free on application, A large stock of the last two years varieties, as well as all the older kinds for sale. Send for my complete Catalogue of over 1,200 var- ieties, with raisers' names and date of sending out J ORLEANS, FRANCE. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS NuRSERY Stock of all Descriptions For particulars apply to B. ;^BI«A.iei3, Jr., p. O. Box 1400. San Diego, Cal. NOVELTIES m ROSES. All the latest new varieties ; also the leading forcing varieties Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals. Novelties in Chrysanthemums. Catalogue specialties at lowest rates. Trade List now ready, mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, LOUISVILLE, KY. SURPLUS STOCK, AT REDUCED PRICES. LA FRANCE, NIPHETOS, MERMETS, PERLES, GONTIERS, BON SILENES, AND SUNSETS. Good, healthy plants in 3-inch and 4-inch pots. Also 3,000 fine Chrysanthemums lor florists' use. COLES i WHITELEY, New American Roses. Freesia Refracts, Alba andLeichtlmii. T>t\QIX?CI SOUVENIR of WOOTTON and ANNIE XlUoJ1/D cook, 3-in. pots. $« per doz., 535 per 100 4-in. pots, S3 " $50 " FRBBSIA REFRACTA ALBA, S2. 00 per hundred; $16 CO per thousand. LEICHTLINII. $1.50 per hundred; $12.00 per thousand. Address JOHN COOK, Florist, H4LTlmORE, MD. IMPORTER AWD GROWfER HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES IZiriLLIAM H. SPOOKER, Jainaii Plain, Boston, Mass. A large stork of line healthy plants for forcins: and pot-growing purposes. Per 100 Papa Gontier, 4-inch $18. OO 3-inch 12.00 2-inch 7.00 The Bride, Wnch 12.00 3-Tnch 9.00 2-inch 4.00 Perle des Jardin, 4-inch 12.00 3-inch 9.00 2inch 4 00 Catherine Mermet, 4-inch 12.00 3-inch 9.00 2-inch 6.00 La France, 4-inch 12.00 3-inch 9.00 2-inch 4.00 Duke of Connaught, 4-inch 12.00 3-iiich 9.00 2-inch 6.00 Nipbetos, 4-inch 12.00 3-inch 9.00 2-inch 5.00 Also have a larse stock in 2-inch pots of the fol- lowing Roses: Miniature, C. de La Barth, C. Cook, Edith Gifford, M. Margottin, M. David, Marquis Viviens, M. Van Houtte, Souv. G. Drevet, Susanne Blanchet. Louis Richard. Md. J. Schwartz. Price, $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. SMILAX, 3-inch pots, vigorous young plants, a $5.00 per 100. Special prices given on large quantities. GEO. W. MILLER, WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. In order to make room for young stock, we offer the following low inducements : Per 100 Mermet, Bon Silene, I from 4-inch pots $10.00 S. d'un Ami, Cook, > " 3-inch pots 7.00 Safrano, and Adam,)' " 2Mn. pots 5.00 Bride, 2H-inch, $6 00; 3-inch, $8.00: 4-inch 10.00 Papa Gontier, 2>6-inch, $8.00; 3-inch, $10.00; 4-in. 12.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Chrysanthemums, best forcing var. $4.00 $30.00 Smllax, strong plants from 2!^-in. pots, 3.00 25.00 I. C. WOOD & BBO., FlshkiU, N. Y. ~"roses~for"sale~ PERLES, NIPHETOS, COOKS, 2>^-in. pots $ 4.26 extra flue, 4-lnch pots 10-00 SOUVENIR D'DN AMI, large size, 4-in. pots... 9.00 PAPA GONTIER, large size, 4-in. pots 12.00 " '■ " " 3-in. pots 8.00 Liberal discount on orders of 300 or over. These plants are in fine condition, clean, healthy, and ready for immediate benching. J. A. COSGROVE. Sparkill. Rockland Co..'N. Y. ^^^ American Florist Company's • : DIRECTORY : • OB" PlORISTS, (5UR5ERYMEiN[ aNt) gEEDSMEN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. XSS'7. The most complete and accurate list yet published. The key designates the particular branch of the trade each one is engaged in. The street and number of those living in cities will insure the delivery of tons of catalogues which have hitherto remained dead in the oflice to which they were addressed. At this low price every one ••• "■» ♦"'''' "'■'' =<^"'-'i to have a copy for reference. afford Amkrican Plorist Co. 54 LA SALLE ST., CHICJAQO, 574 The American Florist. Aug I. August Floral Fashions in New York. I"uneral work goes ou tbe samt- at all seasons in the floral stores ; it is always handsomer during summer months for more time is then given to designing and making up. The casket covered entirely with flowers is at present favorite, elab- orate orders being all for this style. There is a solid massing of the casket with white roses and lilies, with bands of some large clusters like hydrangea bor- dering the edges. A casket was lately decorated on a pier, on its arrival from Kurope and before it was transferred to a private car. The top of it was covered with lilies of several varieties, and the sides were trimmed with garlands looped at even distances and caught into a bunch of pink roses and lily of the valley. De- signs such as wreaths, crosses, etc. are not in vogue for funeral gifts. Senti- ment seems to be expressed by flowers and not forms. Baskets of forget-me- nots, boxes of lilies and vases of white blossoms are sent for offerings to the dead. Mounds of cattleyas and Eucharis amazouica come the nearest to a design of anything sent to a funeral by first class florists lately. Fashionable floral work is aired almost entirely at watering place resorts, and in countrv houses at present. Some very handsome table embellishments have been arranged this week for dinners given out of town. A variety of flowers appears on the board at one time, an innovation somewhat novel. On a cen- ter of ferns are clusters of roses, carna- tions and lilies, each buijch alternating the fashionable colors of yellow, white and pink. Perle roses, Hinsdale carna- tions and longiflorum lilies are the usual blossoms. Green arrangements are con- siderably in vogue for dinners, but light tracery on a rich cloth is more the rule than heavy center pieces. Cream colored satin and linen damask cloths are used and a simple embroidery of natural fern fronds is made around the board just above the covers. Favors are universal at dinners. They are corsage bunches of ferns, with a single rose, a few moss buds, or a few small blossoms, in the center. Pond lilies are not fashionable for table ornamentation this season, but they are much worn at seaside resorts for belt bunches. The choicest corsage bou- (juets are formed of Marechal Niel roses with a few pink buds at one side. The hand bouquet with a fringed cen- ter continues the most fashionable. ()n- cidiums and lily of the valley are used for the center fringing of the handsomest, in fact, this style of liouquet can not be made up effectively without fine blossoms for the center. I/arge bouquets of pea blossoms have fern centers frequently', and a band of Kucharis amazonica or gardenias will have a loose center of fine ferns. Panels with easel backs seem to have taken the place of baskets for steamer gifts. These give opportunity for a fine show of flower weaving, for most of them are diversified with some graceful design on a background of ivies or carnations. A spray of stephanotis, or an artistic cluster of Marechal Niels is the adorn- ment sometimes. A panel with the top pointed crown fashion is the latest intro- duction. The monogram or coat-of-arms of the person departing is worked out ou it. It is most always made up of golden flowers. Evening dresses for August will be trimmed profusely with foliage. Lace and tulle gowns are garnished with aspar- agus vines and fern fronds, but the for- mer are preferred. The armhole is de fined with foliage, or if the sleeve is worn its elbow puffs are trimmed. Tucks or flounces on the skirt are headed with a tracery. This is simple garniture and easily put on. Natural flowers are worn in the hair considerably. Puffs and bow knots are held by gardenias, field daisies and rose buds. ' Fannie A. Be;n.son. Random Notes, London. The London florists use some foliage with all their button hole and corsage bouquets ; a carnation will have a few sprays of its own foliage at the back of it, a Jacq bud will have besides a back- ground of its leaves or a spray of agrostis; this latter is used also with corsage bou- quets of say five or seven roses. Moss rose buds are sometimes set in and above the larger roses in like bouquets. A large trade is done by flower women sitting at prominent corners. The sellers are mostly women of middle age, 35 to 50 years old, and tht regulatiou outfit is a round willow covered basket about the size of a bushel measure, which con- tains just now large sized bunches of roses, sweet peas, ferns and carnations. These with a smaller basket filled with moss, a coil of wire and some thread completes their stock. They sit about the fountains and public buildings and all like spots so much sought by the American "fakir"and arrange the (lowers in buttonhole and small round bouquets. The smallest they frequently lie on sticks a foot long and set upright in their basket of moss, which standing on tbe larger basket brings the nosegay very near the passer's eye. The English railroad right of way spaces along the tracks are very econom- ically used for vegetable growing. Very little waste land permitted. vSome tool houses have flower gardens on the roof, a beautiful economy. Many young for- est trees are planted along steep banks of the railways, and I noted a great var- iety among them. The brightest yellow pot and window plant is the Calceolaria rugosa as grown here. The top is a perfect mass of yellow bloom. They are sold in Covent Garden Market in 5-inch pots, plants say two feet high. They are mostly grown from cuttings. White geranium Queen of the Belgians is much used as a pot plant in the mar- ket ; so is the pink Robert Hayes, which is very highly thought of. J. C. V. A National Flower. The idea is delightful, not only to us as florists, but to all " Young America " as well. It would seem not so difficult to choose a flower as to unite in accepting one. Yes, let them keep on "nominat- ing " until they reach — begging your pardon — the golden rod, a hardy, lasting and telling flower, and as the school boys say out west, " it grows all over." It can be pressed and prcser\'ed ; can be painted on fabrics, it is suited to all complexions; in jewelry may be made in gold; would be lovely in relief on a back- ground of silver or of blue enamel. It has the historic charm of having been used ages ago by the Druids in their mystic ceremonies. It could be used in gold to point the flagstaff above the national col- ors. Finally it would be readily under- stood abroad to signify : the gold is for our friends, the rod is for our euumics. Sturgis, Mich. Nellie M. Smith. Would it not be well for the Society •f American Florists to take a vote on the subject of a national flower at the com- ing convention ? As our country is made up of mauy nationalities and has such a range of climate we ought to have some composite flower that is found over a wide range of country. I nominate the golden rod (solidago). H. In reference to an article in the .\. F. i.ssue of July i, page 55!^, regarding our national flower, I nominate the "golden rod ' (Solidago aurea) as our national flower, and Rh\is toxicodendron as a na- tional nuisance. Gi:o Cla.s.sman. Sing Sing, N. V. In the choice of a national flower, why not giveour native "water lily " a chance ? It is a noble flower, a general favorite, and at home in nearly all of the slates. Please put it on your list Loekport, N. Y. CiiAS. I<. DOLE. I am also interested in the suggestion as to our national flower. I nominate our native golden rod. It is popular and has a very pretty, graceful flower and grows wild all over the country. Sandusky, O. Mis.s Lou MaTERN. Send in your adv. now for our Con- vention Supplement to be mailed with next issue. Copy should reach us by August S at latest, earlier ^111 be better. i888. The American Florist. 57S Subscription $i.oo a year. To Europe, $1.15. Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, $1.40; Column $14.00. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 3 months, 5per cent; Bmonths, 10 per cent; 12 months, 20 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Advertising Department of the American FlouiST is lor Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines Only. Please to nber it. Orders for less than one-halt inch space not accepted. ty AdTertisements for August 1;S issue must REACH US by noon, Aug. ',1. Address. THE AMERICAN hLORIST CO., Chicago. Catalogues Received. Heury A. Dreer, Philadelphia, whole- sale list seeds, plants and bulbs ; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., smilax, ver- benas and pansies ; H. H. Berger & Co., San Francisco, Cal., bulbs and plants; Van Velsen Freres, Haarlem, Holland, bulbs ; E H. Krelage & Son., Haarlem, Holland, wholesale bulbs (American edi- tion); Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., strawberries. With this issue the American Fi,o- RIST completes its third volume, which shows an increase of 54 pages over Vol. II. We started with a 16-page paper, but no number during the past year has contain- ed less than 24 pages, while press of mat- ter necessitated one issue of 28 pages. With this issue we present a copious index of the volume which if bound with the numbers will add greatly to their value for reference. As soon as thej- can be bound we shall offer bound copies of Vol. Ill in style uniform with previous volumes at the price of J2.25, postpaid by mail. Large Sale of Orch'ds. Benjamin Grey, of Maiden, Mass., has sold his large stock of cut flower orchids to W. A. Manda, who will take them to New York. The price paid was not given for publication, but we understand it amounted to several thousands of dollars. This is the largest sale of established or- chids ever made in the United States to our knowledge, with the exception of George Such's sale at South Amboy, N. J. Heating Frames by Steam. Will some florist whohas heated frames by steam please give his experience with details as to piping, etc. Allegheny, Pa. Theo F. BeckerT. RiPON, Wis. — The summer meeting of the Wisconsin Hoit society which closed July 2 was one of the most successful ever held. The display of flowers and plants was magnificent in quality. In early vegetables there was also a fine display, while strawberries were of superb quality and the finest ever exhibited here. CUT FERN FRONDS. Mixed, ADIANTUM GKAClLtl WUM, A. CUNEATUM, ». DECOKUfll, PTEKIS CKETICA AT,BO-I.I''E4.''A, and ONYCHIUM JAPONICUM, at $1.00 per 100 fronds. Regular shipping orders solicited by the grower, GEO. WITTBOLD, WRIGHT'S GROVE, CHICAGO. JOHJV CUIiWBJV, Jr., c3-EiINE. IVlton. PALMS, FERNS, ETC. All sizes from Seedlings up. Large stock of most useful varieties in best condition at lowest prices. CHARLES D. BALL, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. IT is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the U.S. for Nurserymen to sort up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the Painesville Nurseries, Uu- :ii.i, ..i THE STORRS HARRI- SON CO. lieiiig lo cuiiy ;i lull lim- 'I KING AND I'HENOMINAL in4-nch pots; fine stock in full bloom.at 18 00 perlOO CHARLES F. SEITZER, 84 State street, Utica, N. Y. GOOD STOCK FOR FLORISTS. ROSES— Per 100 Per ICOO Safrano, Mermet, Bride, Bon Silene, Mad. Alex. Bernaix. La Pactole, and thirty other good varieties $ 4.00 $30.00 Bouvardia Leiantha, fine, U-in. pots 5.00 45.00 Honeysuckles, Halleana and Aurea Reticulata 2.00 Echeveria secunda glauca 3.00 Begonia Rubrella and Semp. Gig. Rosea 7.00 Passitioras, Constance Elliott, Pfordtii, Smithii, Trif asciata 3.00 8^~ List mailed on application. Address GEO. THOMPSON & SONS, XjOXTZS'VXXjXiEI, H.'X' 578 The American Florist. Aug. /, Philadelphia. A nine of "Growers" composed of employes of Craig & Bro , and one of *' Florists" selected from the local retail florist stores en^^iged in au inleusely in- teresting combat on the diamond July 13. The following vivid account is taken from a Philadelphia daily : The florists were entered in battle array against the growers. The flower men have not had so much cxcilement in many moons, and the spectators said after the game that they never had more fnn in their lives. These were the opposing teams: f.rowers — Walker, ss; Crnig, If; Hnnter, c; McConnell, p; Brown, ib; Heatheringlon, 2b; Hunter, -,b; Mc- Donald, cf; Myers, rf. Florists— Dunning, p; Graham, cf; Fach, c; Crawford, ss; Cohert, 3b; Huster. ib; Mcl.ean, 2b; Kift, rf; Dick, If. The costumes worn by the players were gay and diversified. Two or three had regular cos- tumes, but the majority had evidently allowed their taste to run fancy'free in the selection of startling garments. Mr. McLean was gaudily attired in a pair of bathing trunks, being deter- mined that his manly proportions should be fully appreciated by the audience. When the plqyers came on the field they were greeted with groins and jeers by their fellow florists on the alleged grand stand and many were the merr>' jokes and facetious sallies indulged in. Several designing enemies of Mr. Cenpard, formerly of the Athletics, succeeded in having him appoint- ed umpire. His expression as he came on the grounds wQs one of care and evil foreboding of the future. The players gazed at him balefuUy, but appeared somewhat concerned when he pro- duced from one pocket a blackjack and a bowie knife, ai^d from another a 5S calibre Smith & Wesson. These preparations seemed full ot ill omen for recalcitrant ball tossers. An ambu- lance under the charge of a staff of surgeonsand well supplied with medical appliances was in attendance. The Florists had the first inning. Dunning went first to the bat and opened the ball by scor- ing. Then the Florists hollered in a way that made the welkin get up and hump himself Graham gracefully fanned ihe incorporeal air, and Fach banged to left field, one of Growers mufiing, allowing Dunning to score. Crawford walloped the wind with great vehemence and retired. Cobert hitting to short and dying very ingloriously at the first base. The next Florist wanted to get through early and cut across from first to third, displaying great indignation on being declared out. When the Growers came in it was found necessary to provide one of Craig's barrows for McLean, as he insisted on being wheeled around the bases. In the middle of the second inning one of the Growers scored, and arriving home asked where his beer was. He had come out to play under the impression that every scorer would receive a glass of beer. On having his mind disabused of this impression he wanted to resign. The catcher of the Florists wore the wire frame of a funeral design for a mask. Several of the r.rowers made their catches with ten-inch flower pot.«, and their catcher's mask was filled with some of Harris' finest water lilies. In the fourth inning a Florist banged the ball over the fence and the game had to be suspended while a com- mittee went in search of it. The sensation of the game was caused by John Dick gathering in a hot liner He was so surprised he fainted, and he had to be fanned with the red bandana he had been wearing around his head. His friends will present him with an engrossed set of resolutions in commemoration of the event. The score finally stood: f'.rowers 23, Florists 16 ; but it is understood that an appeal is to be taken, andanother game will be played if the players recover from their injuiies. DREER'S OFFER OF Plants for August. per ino per 100(1 PterlH TrBiimla. 2',.(-ln. pots $6.00 JMI.Od Di'iiiiHtuxltia Oavallioidt-g, it mo;t iiBeliil liTii. like 1'. iri'timhi. It l» a str.irit t;r..w.T immI n~,.riil r.,i- .-illtlnK i.r.icconiir, r .-,■,■' I 111, iMiti..,.. (,.m m on :iiiic'i I- .s no 70. uo AI»"Pliil;i \u-l s, A iMifi-- xtnck III till!, iiiii-1 v;iiii:i Aiisiiiiliiin tree Icni. siriiiii; iiluiiiH, :; iiuh puts 10.00 Rfiso* I'lip:! (i'lilit'i- rlri*t-cla8s stock III lii'Hi p.i^^iblf ciiiuUtlon forlm- iiieaiBic pi"i K, :. iiM'h pots 8.(111 70. (Kl 4-Inch puts 12 00 110. OU 5-lnch pots 15.00 UO.CO Dreer's Mld-^iiiiinier Trade le»:itles Slip, IVEJW ^^OI^IC, IMPORTER OF DUTCH BULBS From P. VAN WAVEREN Jr. & CO., Hillegom, Hollan(a. ROSES AND ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS From THE BOOSKOOP HOLLAND NURSERY ASSOCIATION. Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, Freesias, Liliuin Candidum and Harrisii, Azalea Indica, etc. Send for Catalogues. BULBS IMPORTERS Of FORGING BULBS. SEND YOUR LIST FOR PRICES. OXJKtl^IE^ ]BI^O{^., Seedsmen and Florists. E. H. KRELAGE & SON, r^l JT^ LJ Rl J IR^ Newest Wholesale Trade List (No. 40KJ) now »^ ^J I V^ 11 ^V/^^r IlU'(|UHlit.> lor A "K- il ■llver.v. I'er Don. Ok iindi ■..lll.i "ijl; llhl n White, 4 In p>., »tniMk'. I-I ■i.r.vtnl fill.- h . M'll .... ri.iio (;l .... 2110 Al Tr ■1- M ii;i t ■n" Illl.iIJl 1 IM.l 1 I.M-.illIll 111! ,;;"!, in •h,' .... 4.(KI . . . . 3 IKI lie. 111 1 l>l<' \.lIo« ;(-iii ■h .... 2.00 Ml llilol on h> Icllollii. lino. l-incli. .... 2.tKI (in itstti cunurie se. very tree Iiloi ni 4-1 ich 2 00 Myrtus conin nun isdlrldKlMyrtlel 4-lncl .... 2.00 I.iimnri|iic. J iiii-li polB in.OlM Itiisus ussortoil. best 1 prices from 2^. :i or 4-lnch po loKue of 100 pKKOs mulled Frei ilouble pink 4 00 :i 00 too B. Senil list 1(1 llliistnitod Ciitl alliipplleiints. Address NANZ & NEUIWER, XjOuxs'vixjXjsi, icir. HIGLEY'S TRADE LIST OF SEEDS. PLANTS. BULBS AND FLORISTS' REQUISITES Now out. It yuu del not receive one, eeud for it. Address HENRY G. HIGLEY, CEDAR RAPIDS, lA. Mention American Klorlst. i888. The American Florist. 579 AUGUST ROLKER &, SONS, 44 Dey St., NEW YORK, Supply the Trade witb SEEDS, BULBS, And all kinds of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Price List mailed on application. BERMUDA EASTER LILY Bulbs, Immortelles, Etc. SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES, J. A. DEYEER, (Formerly of DeVeer & Boomkamp.) 183 V/ater St.. Ne-w York:. SOLE AGENT FOR THE GENERAL BDLB CO., Vogelenzang, (Holland.) Ls. BREMOND FILS, Ollioules, (France.) ' ready. Free to applicants PORCING gUliBS. ROMANS AND DUTCH HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, LILIUM HARRISII AND CANDIDUM, TULIPS, FREEsiAS, Etc. Send for prices by the 100 or 1000. Special list will be ready in August. A. GIDDINGS. Danville III. C. H. ALLEN, (Successor to C. L. ALLEN & CO.) BULB GROWER 10 THE TRADE ONLY, JAMESPORT, N. Y. Catalogues ready iu August. Office during Convention, 36 E. 23rd st., N. Y, ^iviii^.A.:x:. 2000 strong Plants $2.00 per from 2]^-incli pots, hundred. HENRY HARMS, NILES CENTER, Cook Co.. ILL. High Grade Paksies After a thorough trial of the most noted strains of Pansies in cultivation, we confidently recom- mend the following to the trade as along way ahead of all others, for size or colors : Our Improved Giant Trimardeau as the best for market. Package of HAjO seeds. $1.00. And New French Fancies as Extra. Package of 400 seeds, SI. 00. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. WE HAVE A VERY FINE LOT OF THE ABOVE LILY. S to T il:iol3LeS in Circumference @ I6.50 per 100, |6o.oo per 1000. T to 0 iiaolies in Circumference @ |io.oo per loo, {95.00 per 1000. Kree on board, cars in New York. cdf=?i=)e:f=? V. H. HALLOCK & SON, QUKKNS, NEW YORK. ]B^. E^. :ivxc^vivr^is^E^KJ, ieeds -WHOLESALE DEALER IN- For the Florist Market, Garden- er and Farmer. [epsites Mosses. BoquetPa- lulbs For the Green- house or Q»r- den. 23 Dey Street, NEW YORK. SEGERS BROTHERS, gi-:ki.o"17v:e]e».s o:f Holland Hyacinths and Tulips, in any quantity ; also Crocuses, Narcissus, Daffodils, Liliums, Lily of the Valley, Gladiolus The Bride, Anemones, Ranunculus, Spiraea Japonica, etc. References as to quality of our Bulbs, etc., to several United States Florists and Seedsmen. Otir Wholesale Catalogtie is n.ow F'tiblished. PLEASE DO NOT DELAY TO SEND YOUR ORDER. LISSE. NEAR HAARLEIVI, HOLLAND. WHOLESALE ONLY. NO AGENTS. SEND FOR SPECIAL LIST OF FALL BULBS. Roman Hyacinths ready about Aug. 20. ORDERS TAKEN NOW FOR ROMAN HYACINTHS, LILY CANDI- DUM, LILY HARRISII, AND ALL FORCING BULBS. ALSO FOR THE PULL LINE OP DUTCH BULBS. 170 Lake St. CHICAGO. DUTCH HYACINTHS. Our Wholesale Catalogue for the coming season of DUTCH HYACINTHS. TULIPS, NARCISSUS. AND ALL OTHEK BULBS AKD BULBOUS ROOTS Is now ready. Don't forget to for,vard a postal card if you want one, as there is a great reduction in prices of Hyacinths, Narcissus, Gladiolus, and other worth-growing Bulbs and Roots. »K^OK^ies «& 00., L^ISSB. near HAARLKIVI, (Holland.) 58o The American Florist. Aug I, Dirty Houses, The slovenly housekeeper sweeps her dirt up behind the door, and the ditio florist throws his under the bench. A look under the benches in the green- houses of some florists reveals the most remarkable collection of lubbish that can be imagined. When he has energy enough to clean diseased foliage from the plants, he throws it under the bench where the fungus may ripen its spores ami spread itself. An untidy man will never make a successful florist for clean- liness is one of the essentials of success. Our annum. Convention Supplement will be mailed with next isfue. It will contain a map of .i portion of New Vork city, showing convention hall, exhibi- tion hall, hotels at which rates have been secured, the programme of the meeting and much other matter of inter- est to thos: in attendance. TELAROONH'M "vSWANLEY WHITK." — A colored plate of this new zonal pelar- gonium appears iu The Garden for July 7. As rtpresci. ted in the plate it is certainly a beautiful flower, the color a clear wh te, flowers s-ngle in a fupeib truss. The plant is described as of robuft habit. Cobwf:bs. — When you start to enter a greenhouse and find cobwebs across the path it don't take a keen person very long to conclude that the house hasn't been visited very many times that day. Don't look for thrifty, payins stock in that house for you won't find it there. A BENCH which is required to be tem- porarily eighteen inches nearer the gUss every spring, is raised to the rerjuired heigat when desired, by a Chicago flo- rist, bv placing low wooden horses ia the old beach and laying a new one on top of the horses. w.Aisr~rE:iz). FOR WINTKR l!l.<>()MlN,dagm,ul,Jlu,a/I.pl.) in the market. For sale to the trade by the grower. NORTH SAANICH, 15. C, CANADA. Laing's Begonias. AWARDED FOUR GOLD MEDALS, A Great Specialty. JOHN LAING & SONS Cordially invite all Americans and Colonial friends visilinK London during the summer months to come and see their jrrand collection of Single and Double -^Sl I3BJOOIVIAJS ^^ Which tor quality and quantity are unapproachec by any other collection. Ciur tield sand houses inn the ! ^ ' ~"' be a siKht r rtobefoiKotten. DO NOT FAIL TO SEE THIS GRAND FLORAL DISPLAY Best route to reach our Nurseries is from CharinK Cross. ( annon Street, or London Bridge (.'» minutes' ride) to CaHord Bridge Station, thence a walk of Ti minutes. Descripuve CATAi.oijfES Post fkee. JOHN LAING & SONS, .Seed. Plant Huil l!iill> nieriliauts, FOREST HILL. LONDON. ENGLAND. Registered Telegraphic Address Caladium, London. 5,000 CAPE JASMINE, (oARDENIA FLORIDA.) Well grown plants from nursery, clean and free from insects, numy of them in blo(»m now. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. Will be sure !.■ please you. dice. Jwou per 10(1; P,") 00 per II nil. .lust what y.]U want to catalogue. OOOI3 «Sb ICE^E^SE;, SPK-T ISra-^E'IELID, O. SMILAX PLANTS. Kxtra strong, grown in .'l-ineh pots, cut bark to make bushy, at $J. 00 per 100, or »:B 00 per lOOO. Address at once. P.MIi, I5UTZ * S()T>J, New Castle. Pa. THE ILLUSTRATED Dictionary of Gardening A Practical and Scieniific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture for Gardeners and Florists. Edited by GEO. NICHOLSON. ol the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. JAMES A. PENMAN, 12 Dey Street, NEW YORK. 8oIo Attont fur the United Stiitow iind CiinHda. Ortlcrs may also be achlrcsscd to the AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 04 La Salle Street, OBICAOO. FORCING BULBS FOR Fall Delivery. NARCISSUS AND OTHER FORCING BULBS A// Good Flowering Bulbs, OF NARCISSUS I SHALL HAVE ABOUT TWO MILLIONS READY FOR FALL DELIVERY, Narcissus Albicans, the best of the single white trumpets. Narcissus Bicolor Empress, the queen of the bi- color daffodils, enormous flowers. Narcissus Bicolor Grandis, similar in color to Horsfieldi, but having larger flowers and blooming later. Narcissus Bicolor Horsfleldi, one of the largest and best for cutting. Narcissus Bulbocodium, the Hoop Petticoat daf- fodil ; very fine, strong bulbs. Narcissus Bulbocodium Citrinus, like the yellow Hoop Petticoat, bnt w ith pale sulphur-yellow flowers. Narcissus Golden Spur, very large deep yellow flowers and early blooming; one of the best. Narcissus Henry Irving, one of the be.st deep golden yellow trumpets. Narcissus Incomparabilis Cynosure, a beautiful single Incomparabilis for cutting, yellow cup, divisions creamy white. Narcissus Incomparabilis Stella, large single white variety, very early, fine for cutting. Narcissus Major, true, one of the best forcing sorts, large yellow trumpet, similar to maxi- Narcissus Nobilis, a first-class variety for florists, free and early. Narcissus Obvallaris, the true Tenley daffodil, one of the best varieties, forcing deep rich yellow flowers of great substance. Narcissus Odorus Campernelle, the well-known Campernelle jonquil, very strong bulbs. Narcissus Orange Phoenix, large double white flowers with orange center, good for cutting. Narcissus Pallidus Praecox, the earliest of all : forces verv freely; single sulphur-colored trumpets. ' Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus, the early white poet's Narcissus, the best of the Poeticus section for forcing and for cutting. Narcissus Poeticus Plenus, the double white Nar- Narcissus Princeps, one of the best forcing sorts ; soft pale yellow trumpets. Narcissus Rugllobus. true, large yellow trumpet, very free and very early. Narcissus Scoticus. the Scotch Garland daflfodil, a beautilul variety both for borders and for forcing. Narcissus Von Sion, true, the double deep yellow daffodil. And many other first-class sorts. List ol varieties and price I should be happy to fur- nish on application. Anemone Fulgens. true, fine strong Knglish grown tubers, Chionodoxa Luciliae. true, beautiful blue flowers in early spring. Freesta Retracta Alba, one of the best modern plants for forcing, pure white, sweetly scent- ed flowers. I shall be bappy to post prices of any of the above upon application. THOS. S. WARE, HALE FARM NURSERIES. TotteDham. London, England. i88S. The American Florist. 581 sxjici^rvXJs {so^ock:. ^25,000 MUSA ENSETE,^- The Great Abyssinian Banana, Best Decorative Plant for the Lawn. 100,000 I^OSE>S PERLES, NIPHETOS, BRIDES, CATHERINE MERMET, PURITANS, LA FRANCE, Mad. CUSIN, Etc. HARDY PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES. Prices eixtreiTiely low can. be had on application.. .^. E^r^Xvio^r^ CO., 1=1 F=».A.. FALL CATALOGUES WELL PRINTED. AND any other Catalogues you want, any time. No better work anywhere — not much as good. We print with good type and presses ; plenty of live cuts, and useBRAINS trained to work accurately for Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen — this last item is sometimes scarce, to judge by many catalogues ! Write for samples and prices. Not only Catalogues — Trade Lists, Circulars, Stationery, etc. ; anything BUT seed-bags, litbo. colored plates and printed wooden labels. Write freely, but spec- ifically^ J. HORACE McFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa. FLORISTS AND OTHERS Attending the Florists' Convention in New York are cordially invited to visit our Seed Warehouses, 35 and 37 Cortlandt St., New York, and our Greenhouses and Grounds, located on Ocean and Arlington Aves., Jersey City N. J. The Greenhouses can be reached by ferry and horse cars from our office in Cortlandt Street in 40 minutes. Peter Henderson & Co. ncmn « ^iT i« -A. o o ® B? ivui^fti^iijj^xjBjs, oxaX> .A-TSTZt :e*.:e:XjX.a.:^Xi:e:, Are still offering the most complete assoilmeiU of yoiiHg, smooth, thrifty Stock in America. BUDDED APPLES, STANDARD PEARS, DWARF PEARS (HigH and LoAV Headprll PLUMS, CHEaKIES, PE ICHES, QUINCES, RUSSIAN APRICOTS, GOOSE- BERRIES, CURRANTS, and a full line of Ornamental Trees. Shrubs, Etc. Also Extra Sized Standard Pea^s el the Finest Quality. Special Inducements to Buyers in large quantities. Trade List out August let. SMITHS, I=»OWE:"CjIj i«3 Xj^^^nx:^, Kjri-acuse, IW. Y. TWl AM E RIG A!^ PL ORJSf WILL r^UBLISH A CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT To be mailed with the next issue, preceding the meeting. It will contain a MAP of a section of New York City, showing the location of the Convention and Exhibition Halls, Hotels at which special rates have been secured. Railroad Depots, etc. Also the programme of the meeting, in addition to many other notes of interest to those attending the convention. Space will also be allotted to cards of those who are exhibiting at the meeting and wish to call SPECIAL ATTENTION to their exhibits, for which purpose the Supplement will afford UNEQUALED FACILITIES, as it will be in the hands of each Delegate BEFORE the meeting and in connection with other reierence matter of value at the time. Rates for advertisements in the Supplement will be the same as in the body of the paper. Copy for this Supplement should REACH US by August 8 at latest, earlier will be Detter. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO. S* T^&. Salle Street, OHIOA.OO. Per iro Smilax. flpe plants % 3 HO AsraiagusTenuissimus. . 3 00 Pelareoiium Fred Dorrier, 3 in. pots $10 r0,4-ln. pots 15 00 Calla^tliiopica,2j6&3in. «(«> 4-iDch.... 12 ."JO naDa, 2ii!-in. 4.00 " " " 3-inch 0 00 Hydranp:ea Thos. Hogg & Hortensis. ii^-inch 6 00 Hydrangea Thos. Hogg & Hortensis. 4-inch 10 00 Gardenia Radicans.3-in.... B.Ofl Florida 2J,!.-in.... 5.00 Echeveria Secunda Glauca Oleanders, white, 2 to 3 ft. 15.00 Perennial Phlox, good aa- ortmenl. 4-inoh pots 10 00 I MICHEL PLANT AND SEED CO., 718 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. 5,000 SMILAX. ^ivong, healthy plants in 3-in. pots, W4.00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000. Brenneman & Pettebsoh. Harrisburg, Pa. XXXXXXXXX WESTERN FLORISTS I OFFER NOTF fer 100 Nice, thrifty plants Geraniums, Asa Gray, 4-i " 3-i Gen. Grant, 3 Hibiscus, 2-inch, 5 var Address K Jackson Co. only J12.60 nd bloom.. .$ 8.00 ... 3 50 S. GRIFFITH, INDEPENDENCE, MO. (Independence is well located for shipping, being 8 miles east of Kansas City.) WANTED— YOUR TRADE. Fine young plants ready now, from No. 3 rose pota. ORDERS BOOKED for Delivery either in Jaly, AuguPt or September. Send for low prices and shipping particulars. Can send by fast freight or express. Will have a fine assortment for planting frames in the fall or forcing. Send for particulars. ALBERT M. HEHR. LOCK BOX 338. LANCASTER, PA 58; The American Florist. Aug. I, New York. Alexander McConnell is at Bar Harbor, Maine. Mr. John Henderson highly esteems the Gloire de Margottin rose. Fine specimens of Papa Gontier roses are now sent from John Henderson's. "Comanche George" has turned up again in these parts, offering seeds of another tropical humbug. A large fire in Tripler Hall, adjoining Alex McConnell's store, caused consid- erable hustling there on the 14th inst., but no damage. Mr. Alfred Henderson was taken se- verely sick at the West when going to the seedsmans' convention. He is now convalescing at Bayside, Long Island. Odontoglossums are at present used more freely than oncidiums in the new rose and orchid bouquet. Siebrecht & Wadley make this design in perfection, naturally, as thej' have the stock to do it with. The entire stock of Mrs. Hardy chrys- anthemum is owned by James R. Pitcher of Short Hills, New Jersey. From his 150 plants he has propagated 5,000 plants which will be offered February i, 1SS9. He is preparing to exhibit Mrs. Hardy at the fa'll chrysanthemum show, having several plants in 6-inch pots under culti- vation for that purpose. Mr. Pitcher is putting up a large lot of glass on his place and it is rumored that he and Mr. Mauda will go into partnership as com- mercial growers. F. A. B. The Louisville Floral Exhibition. Louisville, Ky. intends to have a grand floral jubilee September 10-22, which it is claimed will eclipse any previous effort of the kind. It will be in connc-ction with a celebration, features of which will be industrial, military and civic parades, procession of flora, etc., modeled some- what on the plan of tlu- well-known Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Anv one wishing to make a display of floral designs, cut flowers, immortelles or plants may correspond with A. A Neuner, president of the local society. Valuable premiums are offered. In addition there will be a fine exhibition of fruits, for which liberal premiums will also be offered. Goad Sized Plants. A Begonia metallica six feet in height, three feet through, well furnished witli foliage down to the pot, and a Black Prince fuchsia seven feet in height, four feet through at thickest part, symmetri- cal in form and a mass of bloom, are two plants of which Mrs. R. G. Young, Michigan City, Ind., is very proud as representing what a lady florist can Krow, when she puts her mind to it. ROSES. SEEDS. ETC. I'erllXl PERLES, 3-inch, $7 per 100; 2-inch . $4.00 JACaS, 4-inch, $10 " 3-inch . . G.OO 2-inch 4.00 FUCHSIA Storm King, 2-inch 4.00 " PhenominsI, 4-inch 8.00 2-inch 5.00 BEGONIA Louis Chretien 6.00 Rex 4.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS Rijhr,i, 100 Seeds, 15 cents. Alba, " " 15 SMILAX, New Crop per 01. $1.00 J. BJ. 130JVS»A.ll,r^, 308 GarfieldJave., SALEM, O. NEW CROP 1888. NOW READY. Ised for Bouquet Work, filling Flower B.iskcls, Decorating .\ltars, &c., &c.. antl are preferred by many to smilax. )¥1.50 i»er DiouKanil Ferns. BOUQUET GREEN. $2.00 per bbi. (30 lbs.) or Jri.oo per loo lbs. Season commences Oct. ist for holiday trade. SPHAGNUM MOSS-i.ong clean fibre, dry or green, |i.oo per bbl. or six bbls. for $5.00. Sample I or trial sacks containing 3 bushels [ of Moss, dry, very light, designed I for express shipments, |i.oo per| sack. L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, MassJ American Florist. ED. JANSEN W. 19th Street, Bet. 6th 8. 7th Aves., NEW YORK. A FULL LINE OF Florists' Supplies WILL BE ON EXHIBITION *^NIL8S0N HftLL^ DURINC, THi; CONVENTION AT NEW YORK, — BV — H. BAYERSDORFER, OF M. M. BAYERSDORFER i CO- 56 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA. Don't Fail to Examine this Exhibit. TRv DREER'S GARDEN SEEDS Plants, Bulbs, and RequlNiten. They are the best at the lowest pri- ces. TRADE LIST Issued quarterly mailed free. HENRY A. DREEB. PhUadeIphl» APPLE GERANIUM SEED. I'er 100 40c:.; pur 1000 Ri.OO; per 10,000 JSiOO. Orders tilled while 8t<)ck lastw. First come, tlrst served. Address BROTHERS' Industrial gardens. ^MOBILE, A.LA.. CUT SMII.AXTO THE TRADE. ALSO QUITE A LOT OF FREESIA BULBS Would like I., si'll in nm- lot, l..iv. Will some dealer milk,' |.r..p.....lli..Ti. Cii^h. C. THOMPSON ADAMS. West Medway. Mass. DeleRatos ,lo the next tiik ■ llonwlUtravel pijllmai^ (^3 T CJQ^ j^I.oulsvllle. rndliuuii.ulls.CIn- MQNON ROUTE addroHB G. O* MoComiloki Gen. Passenger Ag't, Chicago. THE EVANS CHALLENGE VENTILATING APPARATUS. WHEN WRITING FOR ESTIMATES. PLEASE GIVE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS: Ist. Give the miniber nf sashes tn be hited. 2nd. Give the leiifith and depth uf sashes, (depth IB down the roof.) 3rd. Give the length of house. 4th. Give the heijiht from the ground to the comb d width of rafters or H. W. EAMES & CO.'S I'.VTKNT TWIN GLAZIER POINTS A. lI»lCri*tTI_ HVX'ICIVTIOIV pIllKini.l llreaklnKi>f i; <>r PiiiiniTH' Si.sli. i ill lireenlioitHes iHliiii; HI, II u iTiii'klnK. :«l ntlil- Miid.MKI Irlls. ■I'lieMuin- kv II I.M.I iMi- .InviiiK Ihe iuilnt.H. hi' .■li..ii|i..M ;UM| l.vsl, iiml must Hnrlsts lirMiiiln lliiil till I'hi l<> tl III ill'. Price 35 cents a box. Tools 15 cents each. Address all orders and eoninninicHlloiis to the nianufHCturers. H. W. K.V.MKS * CO., i>lliri>r O or O IdiT Contains over G.aOO Blames of {Zjive) ' Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen, in the United ' States and Canada. PRICE ONLY ONE DOLLAR. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. F. A, RIECHERS & SOHNE A. G., Florists, HAMBURG, GERMANY. Largest stoct of Azalea indiea, Camellias, Lilies of the valley for the wholesale trade. Price list oa application. PALMS, ORCHIDS and DECORATIVE PLANTS. Immense Stock, at Low Prices to the Trade. ROSE HILL NURSERIES, New ROClelle N. Y. 409 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. TEA-SCENTED AND OTHER ROSES, Grand plants, fit for shipment at any time. 200,000 Dwarf Roses for Fall Delivery. Our collection is unequaled, and the plants promise to be exceptionally fine. 20 ACRES FRUIT TREES. 10 ACRES RHODODENDRONS. Descriptive and Priced Lists mailed on application. JOHN CRANSTON & CO., KINGS ACRE NURSERIES, ESTABLISHED 1785. HEREFORD, EMGLAMD. ADVERTISE convention supplement. ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS I Many additions of Choice New varieties this season. Send for New Catalogue. XTTICJ-A., ]V. t^. 2000 SMILAX PLANTS at $4.00 per hundred. KOSKS at $S.0O per 100. 3J^-in. pots, consisting of Perles, Mermets, The Bride, Bon Silene, Niphe- tos, etc. Also for September delivery. Carnation Pinks, Bou- vardias— including President— Primroses, etc. NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Fine plants from 2-inch pots. $3.00 per h From 3 and 4-inch pots. $7.50 and $10.00 per hundred, in the following var„ La France, Mad. Cusin, Mad. Wattevil le, C. Mermet. Bon Silene, M. Kobert, Comt. de Frigneuse. The Bride and Niphetoa. Cor. 10th and Heaton Sts , HAMILTON. OHIO. My collection of Pansies has for years attracted a great deal of attention. Florists and amateurs both conceding them to be of the highest quality. My Collection received Premiums wherever Exhibited. Pansy seeds, all varieties, mixed, per ounce, $3.00; 1-S ounce, $1.00. Trimardeau and all the large flowering kinds, mixed, 1000 seeds $1 00. Send for price list. OSCAR R. KREINBERG, box 294 Philadelphia, Pa. SURPLUS TO EXCHANGE For H. P. and Tea Roses, 2;^-in. pots. 4,ooo Finest Named Ranunculi; 2,000 i^ulalias, var. and zeb.; 500 Am. Sarineusis; 500 L- Candi- dum; 20,000 A. Atamasco; 400 Cooperia Drum- mondi; 100 Iris Susiana; 100 Hemerocallis flava; 100 Arundo donax var.; 400,000 Sets Ks. Pearl Tuberose, both extra large and medium. Ad- dress at once with offers, MBS. J. S. R. THOMSON, Spartanburg, S C. Mention American Florist. Delegates to the New York Convention And all others are cordially invited to visit our Nur- sery at Riverton. N. J. and inspect our stock ot PALMS, PAWDAKUS, FERNS, ROSES, AND DECORATIYE PLANTS, For Fail and Winter use. We can show you the best stock in the country, grown by ourselves, and will make prices satisfactory. Come and see for your- self, that we may prove all we say. Our Mid-Summer Price List mailed to all applicants. Western delegates travelinsr via Philadelphia nun stop over at Riverton — - on the line New York. HENRY A. 714 Chestnut Street, DREER, PHILADELPHIA. ORCHIDS A SPEGIULTY. adequate conception of its unprecedented extent. Coleus. Roses, Fruit Trees. Ornamental Leaved and Flowering Plants, also GENERAL NURSERY STOCK of flne quality and immense extent. The Glass Structures cover an area of 297,300 feet. HUGH LOW & CO., Clapton Nursery, LONDON, ENGLAND. KALAMAZOO CELERY PLANTS Ready June 1st at .■S3. 00 per 1000 for any of the leading varieties; large lots very cheap. Celery Culture complete 50 eta., or given with all orders of 6000 plants or over. G. BOCHOVE & BBC, Kalaiuazoo, SUoli. PRIMULA OBCONICA FINE. HEALTHY PLANTS. PETER FISHER, Q^sefLj Sfoi-ii&t ! G^serij Ruri&er^man ! Q'sei'ij ^eeil/Sman shoxjijU «:.a.-v:e oxj:ei. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 54 La Salle St., CHICAGO. 584 The American Florist. Aug. Chicago. Mr. K. Calvert, of Lake Forest, has started on a three month's trip to his early home in Scotland. M. F. Callaglier is having his store en- tirely remodeled. Durini; the alterations be is located temporarily at i7v Wabash avenue. The local base hall enthusiasts are dreamin;,' nightly of the warm reception whirh will undoubtedly be accorded them by tlieir eastern brethren. Mr John Lane, of 4S01 Lake avenue, recently gave an evening show of bloom- ing plants ill pots upon the lawn in front of his residence. The night blooming cerens was central with lily auratum and evening primrose prominent features. A liright light waj shining upon tlietn, for the enjoyment of the neighbors and the passing pul>lic. At times t*ie place was I iroDged with visitors and many were (lelighf.ed with the lieautiful show. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club, held July 26, a very interes ing paper was read by President F. F. Ben- tliey on "Our home cut flower market from the standpoint of the retail dealer." Extracts will be given in next issue. The sultject matter was freely discussed by the members present. It was decided to postpone the contemplated chry.santlie- muni show till 1S89, as it was deemed in- expedient toattempt to hold an exhibition during the excitement incidental to a Presidential election. The following res- olution was offered for debate at the next meeting : Resolved that it is against the best interests of the whole trade to push prices to such high figures &y the holidays. The affirmative will be tiken by F. F. Beithey, and the negative by G. L. Grant; to be followed by a general discussion. Gi^AZCNG. — Owing to the constant ex- pansion and contraction due to the sud- den changes of weather in this climate there should be plenty of room on each side of the glass to be filled with putty. Glass which fits tight between the bars is soon broken through lack of room for expansion. As few tins as possible should be used, in fact only enough to hold the glass in place while the putty is being put on outside, for 1 contend that there should be putty outside as well as under the glass. Avoid the use of stiff iron tacks which binds the glass too firmly. It will surely crack across where tacked so tight that there is no room for expansion. D. li. F. .TA.S. GR-imTH, THE :: PIONKKB :: MANUFACTDREB :: IN :: THK :: TK8T, SOS Main street, ■ - CIKCINKATI, OHIO. SEND FOB VHOLKBALB PBICE LIST. S0M1THIMG MIW. Look for us at tfie Convention. Philadelphia Immortelle Design Co., 904 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Pa. 1 la ADAMS ^Tp.e.^: ONLY POTTERY MAKING A SPECIALTY OF F LOWER PoTS THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., 713 & 715 DTHARTOK ST., PHILADELPHIA. GLAZIER POINTS WITH <»K WITHOUT I.IPS. I'at. in April and May, IWS. No more CLIMBING OVER the glass. NEW MODE OF SETTING. CoraraencinK at the top instead ot the bottom. These points hold better than all others. No 1 win hold (ilass 10x15, and No. a wili hold ulaas 18x24, not allowing it to slide Hi-inch in live years. Olass fastened with them, and the metliods of uaintf these points, will be fully shown at the coming H.OUAL K.\H1B1T10N in New York in August next. FOR SALE IN Boston, Mass.. by Wm. J. Stewart, C7 Bromtield St. NEW VOKK, by Peter Henderson & Co., 35 and 37 Cortlandt street. CilicAoo. by J. C. Vaughan, lie. W. Washington St. Itetan without lip 50c., with lip 75c. per 1000. Pin- cers ijOc. Liberal discount on large orders. B. B. CHANDLER, Patentee and Munufiicturer. HYDE PARK, MASS.. U. S. A. Mwptlon Amftrlnan Flnrlut P'reenlioiise Pipe and Fittings Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in CTreen- hoiises throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its excellent (luality. ripe can be easily put together by any one, very little instruction being needed. Grij^'T THI5 :BKs'ri Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Klorlsl. h. \('lUl ^^i, ii^u, 93 to 111 W. Lake St. CHICAGO ESXaBLISHED, 1866. Floral Wire Designs, Manufactured by 330 East 2l8t Street. - NEW YORK. SYRACUSE POTTERY GO. nd prices of 'J(J » criites orejiriaitre. New revolvinn moulds turn nopt perfectly ttnisbed e roi'Kh puts. Send for rder. A crate usually weighs 100 lbs. and goes at buver's rislt and frt. We nil receipt ut Lit delay. storeho order and cash is crowded. PRICES PER CRATE, CASH WITH ORDER: 3,160 Thumbs, 2,625 2«-incb, 1,875 2S-inch. UXn special S-in 1.150 ;)-lnch. R-S :«t-inch mo 4-Inch, :«0 jyinch, I. N PFPKTN<:, Manaoer. SvraRUM. N. Y. D. C. SCHOFIELD. MANUFACTURER OF Improved | Greenhouse *^ FLOWER POTS^ NEW BRKJHTON. PA., Offers to the Trade the BEST (Quality of Improved Shoulder Pot in the market at the LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED. SEITID FOK. miCE LIST. Orders will receive prompt and careful atteu- tlon and satislaction is warranted in every respect. HAND TURNED EARTHEN WARE i'rl ■<■ i.ls lor IKK8 r urn » ..'■O s-inch per 100, ( 5..'« a'4-inch.... .11:1 11- inch.... 4 -Inch.... lO-lnch.... «.00 6 -Inch- ■■ l.Si IWnoh.... 2:1.. '« R -Inch.... 3.20 14-Inch .... Ml. ID 7 -Inch.... 3.75 in-lnch.... lon.ou No chnriioa for package orcartane. Sendll.UO for sample barre he rchastntf e . All florists will II Id it 0 then Hdviintatfe odo so as we d »ironi[e»l ware 1 1 the market. Terms c«sh. Adil ess all oonioiuiiicfl ions to HIl.t »ri~<; Kit HIM.S .. Vf.pt K4Tliiri1 bt , Portland, Oregon J L I'KISBlE 528 I'hila St Covinetor. Kv.; Va Hasell St rharle«ton « C MENTifiN -rui'i p. ^•fi*^- ESTABLISHED 1S53. — : THE> :— 0. K. STEAM GENERATOR Is especially adapted to warming GREENHOUSES, GRAPERIES AND CONSERVATORIES. Special features insure Economy, Simplicity, Durability, burns soft coal or wood, Giviue best results with least labor and fuel. S^^SENI) FOR DESCRIPTION. THE H. B. SMITH CO.. 510 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. irsT. PloriBt. Reduce your Coal Bills STEAM HEATER FURMAIM Gives a moat uniform heat night and day. Can be run with less attention, and a SAVING Of fully 20 to 25 Per Cent, in Fuel over any other method. Burns HARD or SOFT COAL. Endorsed bj leading florists Send for full Illustrated Catalogue. Address HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO.. GENEVA. N. Y. IMPROVED GLAZIKG. J. M. Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints, For butting glass without laps; makes it ai water tight; saves f ueland glass. No breakage frost. Also the best improved fuel oil Burne steam boilers. Send for sample and price hat. T. :ivi. o>A.siSEj:R, 101 EuoHrt *v CLEVELAND. ". SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER. NO WIDE-AWAKE FLORIST need be told it will pay him to use Sash Bars, etc. made from -^ CLEAR C\ PRESS. ^^ Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. ^~ Senu for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, Hamilton Co., OHIO. Found Guilty i of selling the highest priced, cheapest made and largest coal consuming STEAM m HOT WMER BOILER ni'iiufactiired If you are interested in the above, and would like to know what your brother florists have to say, send stamp for circulars. 25 Beverly Street, BOSTON, MASS. GOLD'S AToliK :'«! BojBon. .laa. L .'i73 Brackenrldge 4 Co . . . .5S1 BraKue I^. B M2 Brenneiuan & Petler- son Ml Brothers Indl Garrt'8.5s2 Burt. Albert .•iT:i.680 Butz. I'aul&S.in 5SU Chandler. B. B 6M Classman. Geo 6T8 Coles* Wliltcley 673 Cook..) 573 Cosgrovc. .1. A 573 Cranston, J no & Co-.-.-'iS;! Cunie Bros 578 Curwen. John Jr blh De Veer, J. A 679 Devlne. Peter 585 Dlez, John I,.,* Co.... 685 Dillon, J. L 576, .W! Ureer. H. A . . .578, SSi, 5H3 Eamca, 11. W. 4 Co... 582 Elliott, B. A., Co '.M Kalrlleld,C. K 5;:i Faasett. K. B. & Bro....5'vl Ferris, Uoi.tM 57:i Klsher, Peter ."iS:! Klc.ral Kxelmni;e.Tlie67i-, Foster, F. \V .'■85 GarBeld Park Kose ("o575 Gasaer, J . M ,'vs5 ttlddlngs, A .5T'.i Goldman, M .'V^t Goude& Keese fvSd Grev, BenJ .=><'■ Griffith, Jas 5sl Griffith, N..S .^sl Qurney Heater d ^■i•. Hales, H. W :»<.'. Hallock,V. Il.,&Sun...'iV.i Hammond, BenJ ;'ir'.l Hammond k Hunter. .575 Hargadlne, U W. Jansen. Kd 562 Joosten, C. H 578 KenDlcott Bros 675 Klnit, James 579 Krelnberf, Oscar H. . . .583 Krelage, K. H. & 8on..57S Krtck.W.C 588 I.,alng, JnoASons 580 LaKuche i. 8tahl 575 Lockland LuraberCo. .585 Low. HuKh ACo 5a3 Mathews, \Vm 68:1 McAllister. F. B 579 McCarthy, N. F. & Co. . McFarl'iind.'J .'Horecel .681 McTavlah.O. A 680 Mttltre. K. Miller, Geo. W 573 Monon Konte 582 Mooy, Polman 578 Myers & Co S8C Nanz & Neuner 578 Palmer, Henry .58.1 Penman, J» KH Co..:i.S4 , .585 Perkins, J. N Phlla.lm.Ue , Plenty, Joseph QuakerClty Mch. WksSsfi Reed AKeller .»1 Belchers, F A iSohne.«; Roemer, FYederick — 580 Rolker. A. ASons 579 Schneiiler, Fred 580 Schofleld, I). C 581 Scbuiz, Jacob 673 Scollay, John A 586 Seitzer, Chas K 577 Segers Bros 579 Seners & Co 579 Sheridan, W. F 675 Slebrecht 4 Wadley. . .58:5 Situations. Want8..''>72,.'i73 Smith, H.B. Co 585 Smith, Chas& Son 5,^) Smiths, PowelUtLaiub.Wl Spooner, Wm. H .57;i Steffens. N 58) Stewart. Wm. J.. ..575, 577 St..rrs & Harrison C0...57C Strauss, C, 4Co 575 Studer,N 575 Thompson, G., 4 Sons. 577 Thomson, J. 8. B. ..577, .511 Herendeen Mfjj. Co....'i85 Herr, Albert M Ml HlKley, Henry 0 67s HilHnger Bros .W HltchlnKB4 Co 'M\ Holhroiik .t Fux 573 Hooker, H. M. .5,S5 Ware.Thos.S nm Weathered, Thos.W...58il Welch Bros .575 Whilldin Pottery C"..584 Wlttbold, Geo .'.75,&ti Wolff, 1.. Mfg. Co .'vS4 Wood, I.C.,4Bro 57:; Young, Thos. Jr..ft Co. 575 ZIrnglebel, Denys 579 Buffalo and Vicinity. Western New York florists who will attend the New York convention will communicatf with Daniel B. Long, Buf- falo, regarding transportation. Informa- tion as to route and rates will be furnish- ed by him on and after August 10 If a sufficient number will go from Bull ilo 1 special car can be obtained We have several Ihnusand eMrall In 4.inch pols frnni twn-e)ed (UttlngH at the 1 11 n ing low prices : PerUlO PEKI.KS and NIPHKT<)<.... fl l«l MBRMKT8 and 1,A FRANCE I (HI Bl)N 911, KNK anil SAKKANO HI IW J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburp; Pa GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING. Su/ierior Hot Water Boilers. JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.. Brookyn, N. Y. GREENHOUSe HEHTING. Kxplalnr. fu greenhouses I steam. Tolls ; an apimratuH. :glvi.» II 1 till' i.. i.ljn ' the I for a given space; draft and nduii by Mr. John Thorpe and perlitiei feet 111 other I 111 p. Itlnhlilli others. Postpaid, 750. Sent on receipt of price. Address, CHICAGO. FOR HEATING GREENHOUSES GRAPERIES. POULTRY-HOUSES, ETC. AL.SO TDK HKATINO WITH HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE VENTILATING APPARATUS For Raising Sashes in Greenhouses. GALVANIZED SCREW EYES And Wire for Trellis Work. Send for Catalogue. ^ f hos. 1. leatliered, 46 & 48 HARION ST., N Y. Greenhouse Heating ff Ventilating tilfcttiNQS 8, CO. 255 Mercer Street, New York. Bi^e If afferrjs 8[ JSeilePS, ■^iKhteen Sizes, Eorruqoiea Bire Jyex jSeilePS Claaale Ji^eilepS; tiBH'cal Jeioilers, juasz jOupi)ir)q Wafer peafcpji Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus. Send 4 cents post«ee for TlKistrateci Catalotfue. rmprovecl Hot Water RoiIer^ Greenlioiises, Grapenes, CONSERVATORIES, ETC. ALSO Cast Iron Pipe, Fittings, Valves and all Material for Heating by Hot Water. Send for Catalogue. MYERS & CO. 1 173 So. 9th St., PHILADELPHIA. TUB CEXj;E:i3m^TE:r) WILKS WA TBR NBA TBR f For Heating GREENHOUSES, DWELLINGS, POULTRY HOUSES, STORES, BATHTUBS. ETC., ETC. Send far Price List. S.WilksMfg.Co.. Oor. Monro* A OUntooau.. OhioacO' i^SS^^MSI^ tl.I. BIZia or HINOLE AND IXU'lll.a THICK GLASS FOR GREENHOUSEa AI.I, (il.AZIBKS- SUriM.lKS. ■r Writ* for L,*teat Prlo**. Mention Amerloan Florist. «u:i»r»ivE>]vi:E>ivar ^o irniE /A'iiEirp ASS OnLiiiiiir NURSERYMEN'S DEPARTMENT. Vol. III. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 1, 1888. Supplement to No. 72. The AMERiGMii LFlLmsi'^f Copyright, iSS^, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-class Mail matter. Published on the ist and 15th of each month by THE AMERICAS FLORIST COMPANY. Gkheral Offices, 54 La Salle Street, Chicago. Eastern Office, Room 15, Vanderbilt Building, New York. All communications should be addressed to the general office at Chicago, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF XURSERYMEX. George A. Sweet, Dansville, N. Y,, presidenf ; G. J. Carpenter, Fairbury, Neb., first vice-pres- ident; Charles A. Green, Rochester, N. V., sec- retary; A. R. Whitney, Franklin Grove, 111., treasurer. The next annual meeting at Chicago the first week in June, 1SS9. The American Florist having among its readers a large number of nurserymen — some engaged as both florists and nur- serymen and others as nurserymen only — now proposes to add a feature which will in the opinion of the publishers, largely benefit the nursery trade. The SUPPLEMENT FOR NURSERYMEN will be published with each issue during the months of August, September, October, January, February and March. The supplement, appearing tzuice each inontli during the selling and buying sea- sons, offers an advertising medium which will be unsurpassed as we shall mail copies of the issue containing the supplEmen T to every nurseryman and dealer in nursery stock in the United States and Canada. Nurserymen having a surplus of any stock can make the fact readily known through the the columns of the supple- ment, and buyers can quickly decide where to send their orders so as to have them filled without delay. While the main object of the supple- ment will be to furnish a suitable trade medium for nurserymen, current news and notes of interest to the trade will also be a feature, and one which will we think be appreciated. Send us a trial advertisement for the first supplement which will be mailed with our issue of August i. Also any news notes of interest to the nursery trade. A Chicago florist says the supple- ment for nurserymen is a good thing, and adds: "I frequently have calls for trees and shrubs and so do most florists. The supplement will stimulate a trade of this kind, as buyers always prefer to pur- chase of some one whom they know to be reliable and whom they can find again, rather than from an agent. Robert George, of the Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O., was present at the seedsmen's convention at Chicago in June. The American Florist is admitted by all in the trade to have been of great benefit to every florist in the country, and we propose that the Supplement FOR Nurserymen shall be of equal ben- efit to the nursery trade. Mr. Frank Fell, representing Thos. S. Ware, Tottenham, L,ondon, is in this country looking after the American trade of this well known house. He states that his sales of Industry gooseberry and clematises have been very large. Advertising rates in the supple- ment will be the same as in the body of the paper, viz , 10 cents a line agate, 14 lines to the inch ; discounts 3 months 5 per cent., 6 months 10 per cent. No special position guaranteed nor reduc- tion for large space. News Notes. — We want notes of any- thing of interest to the the nursery trade. Send them in. Changes of location, reorganizations of or changes in firms, condition of nursery stock in various localities, movements of well known members of the trade, etc. Our advertising rates are so low that you can publish lists of surplus stock in the Supplement for less than the postage alone would cost you if you should print and mail a list yourself to 5000 addresses. A full page for one in- sertion costs only f42, half page $21, col- umn |i4, half column I7. We will print additional copies from type after being set at a nominal charge if you should wish additional copies to enclose in let- ters, etc. The Detroit Convention. About 100 members were in attendance at the Thirteenth Annual meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen, Detroit, Mich., June 20-22. It was de- cided to increase the price of nursery stock from 10 to 15 percent. The matter of postage reduction on seeds, cuttings and bulbs was dropped, the association concluding that it was a matter for the Seedsmen's and Florists' associations which already have the matter in hand. A paper entitled "Observations among Foreign Nurseries, their conditions and methods," prepared by Irving Rouse of Rochester, N. Y., was in his absence read to the association by N. H. Albaugh. Mr. Rouse's paper was devoted to French nurseries, its aim being to present briefly those points in which they differed from those of America. The point which struck him most forcibly was the utter lack of agricultural implements, there being no plows, no cultivators, in fact noting but spades. In shipping, the products were packed in bundles or other- wise transported in wheelbarrows to a convenient point and thence taken by wagons belonging to the railroad com- panies to the station, the cartage being a part of the regular freight chaiges, and but few of the nurserymen owning even a single horse He described the methcd of transplanting and irrigation, saying that there was no deep cultivation, the ground being simply kept clear of weeds with the hoe. The ground is heavily manured and at great expense, the ma- nure being brought in baskets on the backs of women, who receive forty cents for a day of twelve hours' work. The best class of men receive from eighty cents to |i a day, and ordinary labortrs sixty cents. The trees sold from the nurseries are as a rule larger and more mature than those put on the market by Americans, but then they bring higher prices. There are no tree dealers or agents but sales are made directly by the producers — a very] at ge proportion of the sales being made at the fairs. In no city of Europe is there so great a variety of fruit as in New York. And in no other coun- try in the world is there such fine fruit, such great quantities of fruit and at such low prices as in America. W. C. Barry of Rochester, spoke in highly commendatory terms of the paper and dwelt upon the want of appreciation in this country of the blessings we enjoy. "Why," said he, "you could take all our meat away from us and we could live luxuriously on our fruits alone." The President and Messrs. George W. Camp- bell of Delaware, O., and Charles A. Green of Rochester, N. Y. , spoke in the same vein. An exceedingly pleasant and gossipy letter from Robert Douglas of Waukegan, 111., was read, to the manifest enjoyment of the association. Herbert Myrick, of Springfield, Mass., was to have read a paper ent'tled, " The Work of the American Nurseryman — What it has Done, What It Ought to Do, and What Its Members Can Make Money by Doing." In his absence the paper was read by proxy. After a brief intro- duction the writer took the ground that, while undoubtedly the agency system has been abused, it has been of great benefit, for it has carried horticulture where it never would have goiie, and that many a farmer who has purchased from an agent just " to get rid of him," has found that agent his best friend. The pertinacity of agents is often a blessing in disguise. A great question is how to protect the dealer and the people against fraud. This question, of course, never can be answered completely, but it can be done partially. Let the papers stop their wholesale attacks on dealers and confine their attention to men and firms they know to be acting wrongfully ; then blacklist all traveling salesmen who are found to be dishonest or frauds in any sense of the word, and let dealers and honest agents invite farmers to report the names and doings of swindling sales- SLTPLEMENT TO AMERICAX FLORIST. men to the agricultural papers whenever they are imposed upon by them. This association mu&t also raise a reserve fund for emergencies for there must be money for traveling and other expenses. Dues must be paid promptly and in full. What costs nothing is worth nothing. As long as no money was spent no progress was made in securing reduced freight rates, but as soon as a small appropriation was voted and judiciously expended the pres- ent beneficent results were secured. Ie:.a_f=?. AND SMALL FRUITS, Which the}' would be pleased to give prices en. LOOK FOR lAwmm. €, mmw\ AUTUMN PRICE LIST IN SEPT. 1 ISSUE. Mention American Florist, SUPPLEMENT TO AMERICAN FLORIST. Nursery Agents — Suggestions for Refo:m. I»V I,, A. HKVANT. I'llINrLTON. II. I.. It is with some diffidence that I ap- proach £o large and influential an organi- zation as this with any suggestions as to your line of lUity. I find some encour- agetrent in the invitation you hhve given members to make suggesticiis, aLd also in the ^Ai.\. that I have had former! v cc n- siderable aiciuaintance with the nunety business. I now have no pecuniarj- in- terest in it, and may therefore view some things from the standpoint of an oulsMtr as well as an insider. Twentj'-fiveyearsago.inthispart of Illi- nois, and in fact nearly all over the s'ate, and I suppose also in many other spates, could be found many small local nur- series whose princ'pa! business was sup- plying their iniTuediate vicinity withnvr- sery slock. The owneis were K^nerally men who had a love fcrhcr.icultiire, weie hone.'t and fair in all their dealiii.tcs and took an interest and pride in the welfare of the stock they sold. To these men is lar.ijely owini; the rapid (levelopmect of horticulture in this section. But they are nicst a)l none— those brave old pioneers — the day of the local nursery is pjsl, and in its place we see the present large concercs with their trade of l/ioiisiuids of dollars where the oM ones had lens. The voice of the tree-peddler is heard throuj the land. I do not propose here, to question the wisdom of the char.tce. It is enough to say that the tree trade of the countiy is in the hands of the tree agent, and through him largely under the cottrol of your sssocia'iou The evils of llie svs- teni are gross and known to all. To be brief, perhaps the worst of these evils aie : the sendinj; out of varieties under false names ; the sale of untested varieties or those known to be unsuited to the particu- lar climate or locality; and worst of all, the employment of men of unjr'ucijk d character as agents. .\ nurseiynian will often allow gross frauds to be practiced on his agents' billing-cut ground; and large (|uantilies of stock to go out under false names, that would not tolerate such a thing in ship])ing to another nursery- man, neither would lie receive such stock frcjm another. This does not applv to all nurserymen, tor to all agents, biit it is universal enou^;h to be a stitma upon this mode of iloini; business, and i)nc|ucs- tionably if a remedy is cot found soon, the result will be a marked decrease in sales of nursery s'ock. I lielieve it to be a matter of dollars and cents with the trade, as well £s a (piestion of moral re- sponsibility. I believe your associEtion can efl'ect a reform ; one man or a feu cannot. Raise the standard of the agents you employ ; ilo it in justice to the gooil men now in the business; do it for your own pecuniary profit. Perbaps yon can- not reform a radically liad man, but you can drive him out of the business, and thus interest in it a l)etter class of men. The refoiui.if it conies at all, must ccme from the association as a whole. There- fore may I not re(|iiest you to present the matter to the members at' the next meet- ing.— From Report oj Detroit Meetint;. BI.OOMINC-.TON, Ii,!..— Sidney Tuttle & Co. are building a new packing house ;it:d work shop. The Pikk Co. Nurserik.s, Louisiana, Mo., established a western branch .at Ivittleton, Col. last March under the title of Denver Stark nurseries. I T is a conceded fact that there is no better place in the U. S. for Nurserymen to sort up, Dealers to Pack, or Planters to order, than at the PAINESVILLE NURSERIES, the aim of THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. being to carry a full- line of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Bulbs, Shrubs and Roses.^ Have a remarkably fine stock of Standard High TopX Dwarf, and Dwarf Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, Apple, T^t (Juince, Russian and other Apricots, Mulberries, Grape jL Vines old and new; in fact a full line of all Fruits and "--^^ Ornamentals, both large and small. Strong, healthy ^Bf 1 nursery grown Roses, leadingscrts, Paul Ney ton , ririch W*^' Brunner, Annie de Diesbach. Gen'l Jacqueminot, Marshall P. Wilder Magna Charta, etc. Superb strong Mosses of leading kinds. A fine lot of Marechal Niel in 4 and 5 inch pots, besides a full line of Roses of all leading sorts Strone plants of Ampelopsis Veitchii, Cyclamen, Violets, etc. A splendid lot of Carnations in open ground for winter blooming. Full line of Greenhouse and Bedding Plant? Prices reduced to suit the times. Come and see. Correspordence solicited. Cata- logue Free. 34th Year. 700 Acres. 24 Greenhouses. .-Vddress THE STORRS & HARBISON CO.. painesville. lake CO.. OHIO. Tbhs'^Weeping^ I^ussmN ^ {V]ulberry. This most remarkable tree will undoubtedly, when known, take the foremost place among Weeping Trees. And all who see it appre- ciate at once, that it is not only a FIRST-CUSS NOVELT). & but at the same time a tree \ of sterling: iiicril and value. For further information, address as below. Our semi-annual Price List ready August ist, in which we offer a full line of general Nursery Stock. — : List Free. : — JAMES B. WILD c^ BROS., Sarcoxie, Mo. FRUIT STOCKS m SEEDS dormant buds. .Iiipun very. Lar(;e stuck of J.VP.VN SNOWU.VH,, WKEl'IX; DOGWOOD, .I.M'.VN M.XI'I.KS, anil other Orimiufiitnl TreeH itixl SliriiliH. Semi fnr iil-w price li^t. THOMAS MEEHAN & SON, Germantown, Phila., Pa. NURSERYMEN'S SUPPLIES H<)\ < liiiiips. ( <)oi'i;i! \Tn 1; r <;i'i'<'n'H I'riiil y the lUtl or fllfO. at low iiiteti I'rico I.IMj. to iippll.-iinlo, A.l.ln^Mr. WILLIAM H. SPOONER, .l.\M.\ICA l'l>AIN, 'lloBtoiil, M.ISS. Mention Amtrlosn Florlat. Peach, rimii. Apricot, and Nectar ritiiii. Cherry on >lalialel>, Oiiince and Dwarf fear on Onince. ROSES IN DORMANT BUD. Wrirc for prices nml llm of varletle.«. irclcdiPK many Novelties. MAGXOLl.V I'Kf'ANS, m,-K WALMTS and .VMKRI- C.VN CBKSTM TS, 1 year FRASER & LIPPINCOTT, Spring City Nurseries, HUNTSVILLE. ALA. Mention American Florist. Steelier Lithooraph Co., ROCHESTER, N. Y., MAKE TO ORDER, AND KEKl' IN STOCK. COLORED PLATES FOR ILLUSTRATING CATALOr.UES KOR NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN, AND FLORISTS. COLORED PLATES BOUND TO ORDER IN ANY SHAPE DESIRED. Write for prices aitd list of too varieties. Mention American Florist. ■J^z^ it L ' M ^LflLT^ Hz % !'^:#: -l-^M^ >■ ..-< .- 'i?:. *- i^'o,?