D D D D a D D D D D D D D D D D D a D a a D D a D a a a a a D D O a a o D D D D a a a a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY 8^ o □ p, DOaDDDODQDDDDDaaDaDaaaDDaaDDDDDD D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D a o D <=> I ° D a D a D a o a The -•»!«• ■*!«• ^^ AM KR I CAN ^ FIvORIST A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME YII. ® « CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 1892. 10 v^ III /^ wi 3+- 7^. The American Florist. ^vor^ujM:^ x^ri. -# August 13, 1891 to August -4, 189; lUustratious are indicated by an ■ Abella floribunda (Telephone) 208 AbDtllon Eclipse 1105 Acanlbocboenlx crlnlta 403 Acactboibiza acoleata 403 Acersplcataro 1C50 Acbyrantbes Propa^ting B34 Acorns Japonlcus var 1163 'Administration BnlldinfEat World's Fair I6T ; BBltlmore....591,614. 039, fiS2, 711, 733, 758, 786, 813. Sil. 867, 880, 914, 930, 970, ^i. ICCo. 1026, 1018. 1067, IKS, 1126, lUS, I1G7 ■Bamboos, Toklo. Japan it27 •Banquet. A ijo 126 Barbary I horn 46I •Barnard. W. W 667 •Basket of ordilds 145 •Bayersdorfer. Harry 6C9 Beddlnn, Bits of seen lately 1024 BeddiDK plants 170 Adianlum Caplllus veneris 540 659 Beildinn and vase plants 1044 Bedding plants, GrowlnR in large quantities 633 Bedding trade. Notes from 900 Beech. The tricolor IIO4 •aegonla BaumannI 56i Begonia coralina 611 Begonia Crednerl 631 Adlanlam cuneatam 1105 Advertising the eibibltions 262 Afraid to tel I the truth 252, 3t5 327 'Agave Americana In bloom 503 'Agricultural Building at World's Fair 285 Allamandas 1C64 'Alocasia ?anderlana 2(9 Begonia fulgens 482 Alsophilas 52} Begonia glaucopbylla scandens 1164 Alternant lieras. Propagating 633 Begonias. New 44 American Carnation Scclety..l%, 192 230 Begonia semperfi. atropurpurea 631 American Caroatloir Society meet- i Begonias. Sweet scented 442 496 lug S83 'Begonia Thurstonll 728 American Pomologlcal Society 196 ' " Am. ^eed Tra(^e AsB'n- Meeting cf Executive Committee 510 Amaryllises 11C4 Anemones. Japan 227 Anderson. Charles P.— obituary 148 'Angra*cum Beaquipedale 830 Annuals. Neiv 64 Annuals. Recent Improvemente Id.. 252 Anibericum llllastnim mejor 260 AnU i;48. 640 749 Apbelandraaarantlafa Roezlll 540 Apbelandras 610 Aponogetondiltacbyon 461 Aponogeton fenestralls 620 | Aquatics HI, 206 231 I Aquatics. Howl grow tbem 280 Aquatlciln the wen 102 Aquatics. New (H \ 'Aquatics, Pond of at I^lncoln Park, Chicago 206 2,7 ■ArallapapyrlferB 381 I Arallaiplnosa I'GO Araucarlas 423 Aibutus anedo 640 Ardulna splnoaa 5^ Arcca lutescenr EiIO ' Arllngt'.n. Va 196 Arnold Arboretum. .Notes from IC49, lOGV 'Arrsngement of plants In large con- aervau>rleR 181 j Amslicgroupirg of dowera. Tbe.US 261 •Art Palire at World's Fair (8.1 ' 'A»l>aragup House of Aaparagu* plumosus nanus Asters AtMra. KID* Aatllbe JapoBles eonpMU flora Astrocaryuma Atfstasia scandtns Atlanta cnnvention. The BO0. m. A ncuiia Japonic* •Aug a all ne, M Avoiii the rush Asaleas Aia'eaa for roreloc Axalea notes A >aleas < Telephone) .. . •Begonia Vernon (Semp. Atropur ). 543 Benches, Preserving 391 ■Berger. Mrs. H. 11 (jm •Berkowitz, Paul 669 Berlisbire County. Mass 1146 Beny bearing plants 260 Berry wrealbs 434 filgnonia venusttt 52O Black aphis on alyssnm 698 •Blanc. A (;7Q •Bllsh, Frank Dan 671 Bocconia Japonica jiig Boebmerla nivea 263 B08ton....6, 23. 70. 86. 9'.l, ICC 128. 146, 19?, 211, 283. 2511. '283. 306. 328, 332, 315. 361. 384, 404. 424. 441. 464. 483, 50.'), 523, 515, 667, tOI. y,U. 638. 670. "11, 731, 766. 781, 811, 632. 857. 680. 934, 905, 03',, 9t6, 982. 1007. 1024. 1046. 1066, 1(87. 1106. 1124, 1149. 1105. •Bouquets. Market ne Bowling match. A IC48 •Bowling prlie at Toronto 22 'Bowling trophies, The 1147 'Blague, L. B 670 Bridgeport. Conn 134 Browalila (..Inneana 031 Buffalo... 18 96 222. 464. SOS. .'■)24, 6ffll, 61.). 7fl). 734. 812. S.-i4. f«0, inO, 908. 1116, 1027. 10(8. icon. 1120. Iia. Ill'a. BnlTaloshow. Beceiptaat 814 Bulbs, Dutch. Growing In America •Bulbs, Hlicaof. Cannas 422 Cannas, ClasBifled list of: 188 Cannas for winter blooming S60 •Canna Madame Crozy 128 Cannas, New 742 Canna seeds. Germination of 66, 92 Canna, Variegated leaved 127 Carex, Variegated 46O *Carmcdy,J. D 667 Carratlon delicata 674 —Edna Craig 807 —Ferdinand Mangold 333 — Germania 622 —•Golden Triumph 452 — Hinze'sWh te 785 — Litzie McQowan 610 785 — L. L. Laniborn 786 607 -Portia 830 Carnatlont- A local society 382 —Am. Car Society, second meeting. 302 ' -Am. Car. Society meeting. Buffalo 683 —An, I picotecs 6G2 -Another pest 609 —Answers for beginner 062 — Answers to queries 6cs —As grown in Europe 607 —At exhibitions 884 — Bursting cf the calyx 214 -Business methods 382 —Chester Co. Society. 462, 6G4 792,910,1008 — Classiacation £84 —Cost cf producing cuttings S04 -Crops 543,669 730 -Cutworm •10(8.1040 — Do varieties run out 5g(; — Kcboesfrom BulTalo 668 —Fungus on 412 402 —Greenhouse construction for 304 -Growing large blooms 856 — Hybridizing 47 —In the retail trade 585 —In Southern California 689 -Keeping (lowers 412 — Kennett Square. I>a 662 —Marguerite lai -New 47 — Newvarletles 534 —Nomenclature 584 -Notes irtTii Buffalo convention ,592 -Notes on 230.310 382 —Notes on new 21O —Novelties 622 607 —Popularity of ^33 -Production of new seedlings 3(3 -Propagation of 06 -Kcglstrallon 863, 42.1, 462. 622. 610 (W4 ;»i5 Bulb. Forcing Industrr. maltl- ftii 144 .I0<» . 4(3 , 640 lOSI un <■ ■>7) 11(17 1134,1174 Bulbous planu 44 Burgess. Ilobt. J. obltaarj 600 'Burna. Alex 779 Bulled glasa 474 . 828 -Ileportcommlttee Am. Car. Society 275 Ileport Com. at BulTalo meeting.. •Ilnat... -Soils -SUklng.. Summer propagation . . tm . 687 , 302 1146 28 -(Telephone) 670 B •Ball.Chaa. U BAlasiu fin . on •Cactus bwl Calampella rJ1 86< 39 Plttosporum Tobira Tar 228 Pittsburg 426, 4K3, 681, 9IS 1176 Pittsburg show. Kecclpu at 811 P.ants. A few wortby of notice 1IC5 Plant, A historical 145 Plant notes 104, »;), 307 8i4 Plants lisllvering In cold weather.. 676 Plants In Canada. New 126 Pla* ts. Influence of on air In living rooms 612 ■Planu In large conservatories, Ar* rangenianlof 161 Plants. Naming 611 Plants New of 1891 87. Which are'loUaol* (W Plants for autumn ua« llflS Platycarlums 64') Plumbago cai>ensls AID ■P.um. Kuuble Bowerinc 76) Polnsettia. The tU PolDsatttas. White UO Pollarding trees 1069 ,. ... - .„ lUK nareum are«>latam 641 t luerclfullum ...640 r.>f.u ....a*. (*rowlax ,, SO ■Pond of a'inaiics IHI PoDtedena craaslpii iT*l«pbOB*)... %\i •Popples M Pothos argyrea UO Press and popular flowers SS Pnmroee.Uolden-leaved CblneM... Bi !■- • - • -finlca. 611 -oDic*. Trestmeol for . r .114. IM Sagltiaria MODtevldensIs 709 Sallsbuila adiantifolla (Te ephone). 209 Sftlzer, John A -Dbltuary 530 gHlvlallians 709 *8»muels, John M lOl San Francisco 156 241; Sarracenias 539 805 641 669 ■3collay, D. Q 659 Scutellaria MoclDlana 610 Seeds, How shall we advertise 858 Seed novelties. Some of the *'<'i\ Seed store. The U. 8. again 410 Seed trade. The 12,49 9), 110, 134. 154. 174 191, 2I'i. 24'J, 264,288, 310. 330, :&). .iTO. o'.O. 410. 430, 450, 470, 490, 511), •Raynor, J 1 779 Relnwardtia tetragyoum 539 Relowardtla trlgynum 539 Relsslg. Charles— obltui y 640 Retail cut flower store. How to con- duct 1043 Retail trade. Tendencies of 933 Retrospect,A 418 Review of new plants— Falconer. .41, 64 Rhapbiotepis oviita 228 Rhapls humllls 66, •4?4 R ohdea J apontca var 1 163 Rbododendron slow 1024 ■Rhododendron tent at Mr. F B. Hayes' 1105 Rhododendrons 1C69 Rhododenilrons, OreenlDuse 128 Richardson, Dr. T. Q — obltua-y 1088 ■ Roberts. D. U 665 Roblnia Bessonlana 1069 Kocheswr 383, 770 Rogleras S54 •Rolker. August 665 Ron'leletlas S54 Root knot 578 Rosa WIchuralana 876 Rose— American Beauty 730 —Climbing Perle des Jardlns 104 -Cloth of Gold 166 — Clotiiae Soupert 1146 —Cornelia Cook (Telephone) 439 -Barlof DullarlD 1144 -BllzaUaelle 1144 , ^ ^ __ -Glolrede Margotlin 1144 J!!^ll»::'!°fl'!.f,'=.".T -Jacque (Telephone) 440 — Madame I'ierreGulllot 10O4 -Marchioness of Lome 1144 -Marshall P. Wilder 1141 -Mermet (Telephone) 439 -Meteor (Telephone) 439 -Pink Rover 1144 -The Hugh 432, 564 -Toronto 126, 762 -Waban (Telephone) 439 Ruses Among the growers 827 — An American society 8'12 —As grown In Ireland 803 — AtMt. Hope Nurseries 1144 -•AtNew YorkexhlbltlOD 589 —At Tarry town. N. Y 630 -A trip to Nyack 933 -Budding 1144 —Call for organliatlon of Nat'l so- ciety 1126 -Color In Catherine Mermet 1023 -Color In Mnie.de Walteville 1023 -Colorin Mme.Uahrlel Luliet 609 — Colorln Waban 8W -Cultural notes 188 -Diseased 506 -Bel-worms In ■660, 784, 902 '.>I4, 1061 -Exhibition .Mass. Ilort. Society... 1063 — "Kor summer bloom IWI -French ot 1S90 166 | -■(iarden at World's Fair 809 -Grafting (Telephone) 804 —In summer .,1086 -New 8,41. 42 -Newatylepot 648 -Note* 308 -Pecklns »a -Prufluble W Propagail ng IIU -Kecord of bloomioal Mh — Hemlndera 186 { 510. 651). 672, ,i9i, (ISO, 644, 674 "Hi, 764, ?JI. 816, 84'). 861. 88S. 912, 8:18. 9l'.6. 992 1014 1034, 1054, 1074, 1114. Il:i4. 1154, 1174 Shading 438, 632, 545 652 'Shepherd's crook, The 45 •iherldan, W. F 7?.l Shipping funeral designs 1086, 11S6 Shrubs. Early flowering S35 Sllva of North America 858 •3m'th, William R 82 Snails 692 Society of American Florists.. 924 ■JocielyAm. Fiorlals at Toron'o 82 Society Am. Florists— Meeting Exec- utive Committee 499 Society of Am. Florists program .... 21 Society of Minnesota Florists 149 Societies, Interest In local 878 Some of the seed novelties 708 South Lancaster, Mass StW Sowbuga 696 Specialties, Advantage of growing . . 361 Sprlngtteld. Mass 76 396 Stag's horn ferns 540 Starr. Charles T.— obltuiry 446 Steam vs. hot water 542 ■Stearns. A. M 671 1069 Stephanotis florlbunda fruiting 448 'Streptocarpuses 956 Streptocarpuses, H ybrld 1104 Stevenson la grand! folia 66 Stlgmaph.vlium clllatum 640 613 St Louls..284.:i27. 406. 432. 445. 464 l'!4. 605. 626. 544 5C.9, 59!, i;l3. 619. 1«4. 71.', 734. 759. 81 1. 8)4 S70 890. 974. 937. 1 ,20, 1036. 101.8. 1093, 1114. 11.36, 1149, ll'>8. Store trade lOI 337 store trade— Slavery days 735 St. Paul 712 Strelltzla regime 620 Strobiianthus Isophyllus 62] Subtropical planting (52 Suburban flower store • 612 ^712 •Summering tender flowering planes 663 •Sutherland, Geo. A 781 Mwayne. Wm 670 Sweet alyssum Little Gem 631 Sweet pea Blanche Ferry .307 Sympathetic man. The 316 Sym plocos panlculatus I0C9 Syracuse. N. V 149.386 896 -(•alt In water — Heasonabia nntoi 421, 481. 642 —Blags -Slaking Telephone -The season .Ion, m. »6, aM, . 643 Taplln, James— obituary 486 ■300 Telegraph delivery association 170 Telephone. Uur, . 161, 208 '2:>6, ,343, 383, 119, 8C4. s;i, 11 :i. 1143. Termlnallaelegans (Telephone) 200 'Tho-pe. John Thorpe, ,Mr,, takes charge Thrlnax 'Tbrlps and other Insects on roses. ThunliorgIa laurlfolla ■Tobacco lulce. Fumigating with . . Tobacco, Vaporising 228 Torenia Fournlorl — 460 Toronto II. 124. 14S, 191, 214, 'JB. 160, »0, 301, :»«. 4(6, 135, 14V IH'). MkV '" 645 sm. ini;, i.:i9, ivio. ;i9. T.ti. 768, 111 100 493 168 461 768 Trees and shrubs in bloom June :: . . I0C9 Trees and shrubj in bloom .lune ;i0..1088 Trees and shrubs In bloom July 15... 1129 Tree'. Common English names for . 9:il 'Trees. Covering up stum ps of ii58 Trees of Washington, Street IK9 Trees, Shade, in cities 755 Tree ferns, Useful 62:1 Trenton, N J 476 Tritoma Leichtllni aurea 709 Tropics. In the 703 Tuberous begonias ('>31 Tuberous begonias at Mr Griffin's... 164 ■Tuberous begonias. Bed of.... 165 Tuberous begonia, Cu'tiva'.lon of the 64 'Tuberous begonias. Field of 929 Tuberous begonias. Keeping over winter 442 Tuberous begonias. Scented ,. 313 Tulip poppy. The 708 'Tulips at Washington Park, Chicago 421 42:1 'Turkey's beard 171 U ■Qmbrella tree. The 483 Useful plants 228 Ullca, N. Y 1152 V Vaccineum stimlneum 1031 ■^air, Geo 61 Vaporizing tobacco ,i ulce 270 :174 Variegated plants and fungi 872 Variegated plants. Twelve 59] ■Vases and vase pianis 936 Vases, Filling 981 * Vase of Bowers, Tall 63 •Vau?han, J.C 1064 Velthelmia virdifolla 543 Ventilating sash 664 Verbena mildew, The 613 Vicious system, A IC9] Vlck auction sale. Tne 310 Vlck failure. The 2iU • victoria regla 230 Vines for retail trade 1003 Violet disease The.. ..443. 493, 521, 332. 5.4. 590, 6-.'l, 646. Violets 461 56;t ■Violets In California 105 •Violet root galls 9:4 W Waban, Mass 770 Washington '324. '231, '236, :>36, 50'3, .■>V,7. 692. 61S, 637, 709. 732, 968, 934. I0C4, 1940, 1047. \m\, 1088, 1 108, 1117, 1167, Washington notes 539 •Washington views 926 927 ■Washington Park. Chicago, Vlewsln 2i)7 Water, Tempering hydrant 12 "731 'Water.Tempering hydrant by steam 564 •Watson, G. C 036 Weddings, Flowers at June 108:1 •Welch, Edw. J 781 •Welch, 1> 781 We'll send them bowling along 963 •WhilMln.,1. O 667 White House greenhouses. The 620 Wholesalers, The 783 Wholesaling cut flowers TM Wholesaling flowers. Best method of 2(K' Wholesaling to retail buyers 948 Window boxes 98! Winter blooming plants fur decor- ation 47 •WIntier. Antolne 669 Wistarias 1069 Woes of the catalogue man 314 •Wood, I, B 670 Worcester. Maes 881, 891, 974, lODS, I'.IS. 1140. World's Fair. The .70, 88. 100, 108, 119, l'.':>. 479. 319. 611, 694. 764, 824, 89! ir30 IIIU, •Wreath 7 Wrinkles In conitructlOD 181 *i:2. 386 •146. 1*7 IM, 4a 876, IIOI flail — Thrlpsand other Ineeota 168 -Varlatlona In 7w6 -Watering ...864 -Wire training .412 78.''. KU HiV 891 9l>'i. IIIU, '.173 I0;i8, lOIN. 1076, IOI>;, 1116. II3U. 1 14b 1176 Toronto convention, Kepon of — 39 69 ■Toronto, Map of 23 Trade exhibit awards 84 Trade training I 'Transportation inlldlng M Worltf'a Fair *33 Tree and shrub notes 907 Trees and shrubs In bloom May II.,, 10) Trees and shrubs In bloom May 27 , . IW '.Xeropliyllnm asphodeloldei 171 Y •Young, Jubn •Voung, Uobt, B.. •Voong, Tbos. Jr. , m . Ii7l . 7711 ■Zirnglebel, Denje 667 /^_^ASS^ ^^;> ^^. Mmmca is "the Prow of the I/essbI; there may be mare comfart Hmidships, but we are th'e Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' ¥ol. ¥11. CHICAGO AND MEW YORK. AUGUST 13. 1891. With Supplement. No. 167. f 03IE Lkmsm^^ IF(L@L@0@7 Copyright, iSgr, by American Florist Cotapany. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published everv Thursday by The American florist Company. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Kurope, $2.00. Address all communications to AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 64 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. M H. Norton, Boston. Mass., president; John Chambers. Toronto. Ont.. vice-president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston, Mass.. secre- tary; M. A. Hunt. Terre Haute. Ind., treasurer. The seventh annual meetiuK at Toronto. Ont., August, 1891, FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Insures (zreenhouses atzatnst damage by hail . John G. Bsler. Secretary, Saddle River. N. J. FLORISTS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. Gives information to memt)er8 regarding the finan- cial standing and business integrity of those in the trade. H. B. Bbattv. 8ec'y. Oil City. Pa. AMERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. John Thorpe. Pearl River. N. v.. president; Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Bill. Philadelphia. Pa., secretary. CONTENTS. Trade training i Tree ferns 2 New York 2 Dicksonia antartica (illustration) ........ 3 Rose petals 3 Florist versus caterer 4 Palms 4 Ceroxylon andicola (illustration) 4 Gesne'ras 5 Pritchardia grandis (illustration) 5 Legal notes — When title passes 5 New roses 6 Wreath (with illustration) 6 Toronto 6 Boston 6 Philadelphia 7 Directory- of clubs and societies 8 News notes S Chicago . . 9 Convention hall, Toronto (illustration) 9 Coming exhibitions 10 Seed trade 12 Description of a rare novelty 12 Fuchsia gracilis 12 Tempering hydrant water 12 Directory leading Hort. societies 14 New geranium Omalia 16 Buffalo 18 Express rates 20 Off for Toronto 21 Programme Toronto meeting . . • 21 Entertainment programme 22 The bowling tournament 22 Prize cup for bowlers (illustration) 22 Map of central part of Toronto 23' Boston gossip 23 A mighty effort for the cup (illus.) 26 Convention notes 26 Summer propagation 28 Plants for the World's Fair 28 Couldn't go (illustration) 32 Convention notes 32 Butted glass 32 Montreal 34 The "black spot" (illustration) 36 The use of the putty bulb 36 Trade Training. [In the following extracts from a paper read before the National Association of Builders, by Col. K. T. Auchmutz, of New York, there are suggestions for the Soci- ety of American Florists. Can not we, through our national society-, establish a florists' apprentice school?] Gentlemen: — Howeverdesirableitmay be that there should be a wide acquaint- ance among those who follow the same callings, however pleasant the annual meetings of this organization may be, particularly when hospitality is so thoughtfully and lavishly offered as it is here, it is not for social purposes that these conventions of the National Associ- ation of Builders are held. Neither do you come together to consider how work can best be done. Valuable essays maj' be read, but the discussion of such sub- jects can wisely be left to the local organ- izations or to the columns of the trade papers. You have come from all parts of the I'nited States to consider such matters as pertain to the conduct of j'our business, and which can only be determined by con- certed action. Such subjects as the posi- tion you are to hold to those who emplo\- you and to those you employ; the best means of guarding against unfair dealing or against such competition as, tinder the guise of reducing the cost, lowers the standard of workmanship; the establish- ment of a regular form of contract and providing for a specification which con- vej'S the same idea to all who work bj'it, and, far from least in importance, the best method of training the youth of this coun- try in the mechanic arts, these subjects concern you all. In dealing with them as individuals you can do little, while deal- ing with them as an association all that is reasonable and j ust can be accomplished . At meetings, then, held b3' business men for business purposes, those who speak should discard theory and confine them- selves to what they know. I have been invited to come here today to give my views on training young men so that they can not only become mechanics, but mechanics worthy of this country. This invitation has been extended to me because it has been my fortune— and I use that word designedly, for I consider it has been a privilege rather than a task to have rendered aid to the class of young men who have sought mj' help — because it has been my fortune, I say, to have given instruction in the building trades to nearl}- two thousand young men. I have heard their needs when they came to my schools, watched their prog- ress while they were there and endeav- ored to ascertain their success after thev left. One must be dull indeed who had observed nothing or gained no experience during seven years passed in such a work. WHO ARE OITR MECHANICS.-' Let us see who now do the skilled work of this countrj-. In the building trades we have mechanics from England, Ireland. France. Italy and Germany, and we have mechanics who are our own countrymen. Each nationality usually follows some particular trade. In New Y'ork. for instance, the stone-masonry is mostlv done by the sons of Italy;" Englishmen and Irishmen laj' t.'ie brick. When the heavy work of putting on the beams, or of framing and placing in posi- tion the roof trusses, begins, seldom an English word is spoken; the broad shoulders and brawny muscles of the German furnish the motive power. Irishmen and Americans in about equal numbers do the carpenter's work. In the plumbing trade, where science is as need- ful as skill — thanks, perhaps, to the inter- est the master plumbers have taken in the plumbing school — our own countrvmen will soon have control. Where delicate artistic work is required, we find the Frenchman and the German. In all the trades, except the plumbing, we find that the best workmen, those who command the steadiest employment, are of foreign birth. the APPRENTICE. If we see but few American mechanics at work on the buildings in our large cit- ies, still smaller is the number of bovs who are learningtheirtrade. Those who are to fill the vacant places are learning how to work in other lands or incountrj' towns. The 'prentice boy was once a feature in cit3- life. Strict rules were enforced by trade associations in regard to him, which were intended to make sure he became a skillful workman. Equally strict rules are now enforced, but theV are devised not to make the lad a good workmen, but to keep him out of the trades. I need not take your time in giving a history of apprenticeship. .\s a system it has passed away, and, to quote from the report on apprenticeship adopted atyour last convention, "there is no encourage- ment for its revival." The old system ceased to exist, it became impossible, when the master mechanicceasedto work with his men and when modern methods of conducting business required that labor should be subdivided. Then not oniv was the apprentice deprived of the per- sonal care of his master, but the work- shop ceased to be a place in which a trade could be thoroughly acquired. Soimpor- tant is it in a well-conducted work-shop that each workman should be kept at what he can do best, that it has come to be recognized that the larger the work- shop the less chance the boy has of learn- ing a trade in all its parts. There are workshops where, as in the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co.'s shops in Baltimore, a capable instructor is appointed to look after the lads, to see that they pass The American Florist. Aug. 13, throujjh each branch otthe trade they are learning and to explain to them details that otherwise would be difficult of com- prehension: but such a plan would not be practical on account of its expense in the average shop. In modern times has grown up the cus- tom of hiring a bov to make himself use- ful, with the understanding that he is to learn his trade in |)art jjaynicnt for his services, by observation and by such prac- tice as he can get. .\ bright boy, if he hap|iens to meet with a kind foreman and friendly journeymen, may learn a great deal in this way, but the chances are that he will be employed on what he can do l)est. and that he will not be allowed to injure tools or waste material in trying his hands on difficult work. If the sur- roundings were favorable the lad might iKcomc a good workman when his "time" was served: if unfavorable, he might waste four i)recious years, and not only not be a good mechanic, but be unfitted for any otheroccupation. Chanccshouid form no part in an educational scheme, certainly not in an industrial educational system. .-MI that the lad is likely to have with which to fightthcbaitleof life, when he becomes a man, is his skill; its acfjuire- nient should not be a matter of chance. HOW TO KSTAHI.ISH TRADE SCHOOLS. The establishment of a trade school need not Ik- looked upon as citherdifficult or ex|jensiye. Some unoccupied workshop or some vacant plot of land on which temporary buildings could be erected would give shelter. A committe ap- ]>ointed by the Master Builders' Associa- tion of three members for each of the trades in which instruction is given could manage the school. I would advise that not more than two or three trades Ix- taught at first. Brick- laying, plastering and carpentry produce the S|x:ediest results. Instruction in plumbing is of the utmost imjiortance in large cities: but I doubt the exjicdiency of starting plumbing schoolsin small towns. It will not Ik- necessary to raise much money. After shelter has been |)rovided. two or three thousand dollars will cijuip the school and meet the first demands. Such an amount could be easily raised. The Merchant Tailors' Society of New- York raised $7,300 in a few days to main- tain a tailoring class in my schools. The fee should meet the running ex- penses, for when once it is known that the trade school is the entrance gate to the building trades, any reasonable fee re(|uiredlocovertheexiK-nses will be re;id- ily paid. IlislK-lterfortheyoungincn th;it they should jjay the cost of their instruc- tion. |-;xcx-pt in the case of the helpless, charily is misplaced and demoralizing. The evening bricklaying class at the .Vew York Tratlc Schools will pay ex|K-iises with sevcnly-tive memlK-rs at .$20 each. The coHt of instruction and the w-nsle of matrrinl in tlied;iy plumbing class, with fifty |iupil», at $:!.". dollars each, and in the evening class, with f)iie hundred pupiU. at %\'l each, will Ik- met. A fee of %\'l, with twenty-live pupils, will cover the coKtof the evening Mtonc-cnttiugclass, and .5H>. with forty pupils, the cost of the cIa»M-» ill car|K-ntry and plaHtering. In addition tri the ex|K-nHcii of each class, there muitl l>c a conmrlerable outlay for italarv of elcrk and ianitr)r, for tli'e eoiil of fire, lightR, printing, etc., but n very moderate incic/meof tlieleex charged al my dchooN would aUo meet these cx|icniicii and make the mIiooIh tu-irNiip- |K>rfing. I cannot make too plain the fact thnt the young men do not w-antchar ily, but that they w-ill gladly pay whal- cvcr in rrnimnnlilr, and will nave up their money for that purpose, provided they feel sure that after they havefinished their training they shall be at liljerty to dis- pose of their labor for what it is worth, and that they shall have the same right as is accorded to the immigrant when he leaves Castle Garden. Once this right is recognized, all that associations of mas- ter mechanics need do will be to hold ex am- ations and give advice. Private liberal- ity, which in this country is ever ready to help any good work, or private enter- prise, as was the case with business col- leges, will do the rest. WELL-EDfCATEI) VOU.NC. MKN WANIED IN THE TRADES. I do not think too much attention can be given to the class of young men from whom the trades are to be recruited. Young men are wanted in the trades who have been careluUy brought up, who have had a high school oreven a scientific-school education. The system adopted by your association will give such young men a chance to become mechanics. Heretofore a lad who wished to learn a trade must leave school at fourteen or fifteen — at just the age he should be there. Years that would be precious at school must be passed in running errands and doing work but remotely connected with learn- ing a trade. Kespeclal)le, well-to-do par- ents would naturally ])refcr that their sons should remain at school. It has come to be thought by the pulilic that a mechanic does not need much education. It is said that a young man who has had a high-school -jdiication is lost to the trades: rather might it be said that the trades have heretofore excluded such young men. Master mechanics send their sons to the New York Trade Schools from all parts of the I nitcd States. They wish them to be mechanics, but they also intend they shall first have had wli;it ;dl Americans need, a good education, which, if they entered the shops as boys, they could not get. If an errand boy is wanted, hire one: teach him a trade, hel|) him when he has learned it; but do not say that none but errand boys sh;dl become mechanics. If labor is tobelieUl in honor, it must be educated labor. A calling is regarded according to the education of those w-ho follow it. The man ni.-ikes the calling far more rcspectaljlc Ih.-iii the c;dl- ing dignifies the man. The author of the "Brc.-id ^Vinners" describes the secret .anger of a cariK-ntcr w-lio was notspf)kcn to orcvcTi noticed by the rich man in whose library he was working. The employer in this case was not a purse-|)rou(l man, he had inherited his wealth, he h.-id been a soldier in the war for the union, he was devoting his life to the benefit of his fel- low-men, he meant no disrespect, but he supposed that there was nothing in com- mon between the mechanic .ind himself. If a clerk li;id entered the s.-imc room, who worked, |K-rhaps, for less Ih.-in h;ill the w.'igest lie c;irpenter earned, he would li.-ivc met wi til a courteous reception, as it would have been assumed tli;it he w.-is an ejth and Market Sis. H. F. Michell, Secy. :j4 Chestnut St. Meets first Tuesdaj- of each mouth at Horticul- tural Hall. Broad street above Spruce. Organ- ized October 5. IS.'^5. Annual election of officers first Tuesday'in October. The Chicago Florist Club: C. L. ('.rant, I'res., j( La Salle St. K. F. Benlhey. Sec'y. 17s Wabash Ave. Meets second and fourth Thursda\sofeach monlh at 51 La Salle street. Organized Nov. 3. 1SS6. Annual election of officers the fourth Thurs- day in October. The Gardeners' and Floristt' Club of Boston: I,. H. Foster, Pres., 13 Mather St , DorcheUer, Mass. J. J. Cunningham, Sec'y, Readville, Mass. Meets at Horticultural Hall, Boston, first Tues- day of each month. Organized January 7, 18S7. Annual election of oflficers first Tuesday in Sep- tember. New York Florists' Club: A. S. ISurns. Pres., 11 West jSth St. John Young. Sec'y, 53 West 30th St, Meets second Monday of each month atGerraania Hall. 1 11 Third Ave. Organized July 6, 1S87. Incorporated February, 1S91. Montreal Florists' and Gardeners' Club : James McKenna, Pres., Cote des Nieges. W. Wilshire. Sec'y, 54S Sherbrooke St. Meets second and fourth Tuesdiysof each month, at Cathcarl Hall, Natural History Society Bui d- ing. Organized November. 188S. Annual meet- ing fourth Tuesday in March. Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Club: John Chambers, Pres., St. Lawrence Hall, To- ronto. Onl. .\ H. Ewing, Sec'y, Normal School, Toronto, Onl. Meets second Wednesday of each month in Room a Y. M. C. A. building, corner Gerrard and Yonge St9. Organized October, 18S9. Annual election of offlcers second Wednesday in No- veml>er. Butlalo Florists' Club: Wm. Scott, Pres., 479 Main St. Dan'l 1) I.^ng, Sec'y, 457 Main St. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 557 Main St. Organized December 7. 1888. Annual election of ofllcers second Tuesday in March. Gardeners' Club ol Baltimore : Wm. Praser, Pres., 1744 N. Oay St. Henry Ilauer, Sec'y. 1875 N. Oay St. Meet" necondand fourth Tuesdays of each month • t Knapii" Hall, 20S N Halli-lay St. Organized March 1:. itH7. Annual e'ecion of ofTicers fourth Tue«orner, Pre*., T^fayetle. Wm. t'». Bertermnnn, Sec'y, Indianapolis. Annual t invention at Indiniiajiolis, in Novem- l>er, during chrysanthemum show. O ganlzed livVj. Indiinapolls Florists' Club: I.J B ll.ilfirld, Pres , IS Arsenal. Wm. r". Bert'rinaiin Src'y, 37 Muss Ave. MeelR first ThuTs^Iay of esrh month at 37 Mass. Ave. or((,'«ntz»-d iHh;, Aniiiifll eleclioa of offi cers at the Ii'-ceiiiber meeting. Tha Cincinnati Florists' Society: Ceo Corl>ett, Pre« , College Hill, o, Kf..(.i Hell, Hec'y. 13^. Walnut HI., Cincinnati, (), Meets on the »econd Saturday of »n< h month geneially at the lliiriieli House, oriraiiizra January ti, iKh., Annual riecltoii of cflicers at the January mrcllng. Gardeners' and Floriils' Club ol New Bedford. Mass : Ji/%\ah I-;«toii Jr . I'Tcs . 'y'l CollaKr St. l'»eo C BIi«s, Sec'y, '4 Arnold 61. Meet* second Wednes^Jay o'eich month. Organ- iud January 17. 1HH7. Annual election of 'ifTi- cerasrcoad Wednesday In August. Society ol Minnesota Florists: E. Nagel, Pres , iiiS West Lake St. Minneapolis. Gust Malmquist, Sec'y, Fair Oaks, Minneapolis. Jleets twice a year, the annual meeting the sec- ond Thursday in September, at which officers are elected. Meetings held alternately in St Paul and Minneapolis. Organized February 25, 18SS. Minneapolis Florists Club: Wm. Desmond. Pres , Cor. Portland .\ve. and 24th St. E. Nagel. Sec'y, iiiS West Lake St. Meets second Saturday of each month at the West Hotel, CDrntr Hennepin .\ve. and Fifth St. Organized October u, 1SS9, Annual election of c fficers second Monday in November. Pittsburg and Allegheny Flarists' and Gardeners' Club: E. C. Reineman. Pres,, 39 Fifth Ave. Pittsburg. G Oesteile, Sec'y. 5 8 Smithfield St.. Pittsburg. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Magiun's Hall, Federal St.. Allegheny City. Organized January, 1891. Annual election of officers the fourth Tuesday in January. Florists' Club ol Washington, D. C: Robert Rowdier, Pres., Centre Market. Eugene Cadmus Sec'y, 1419 R St., N. W. Meets first Tuesday of each month at ir. S. Botan- icil Garden. Organized March 7, 1S89 .\nnual election of officers first Tuesday in March. Forest City Florists' and Gardeners' Sociely : George W. Reunie, Pres., London, Ont. "Wm. Gammage. Sec'y, box 155, London. Ont. Meets first Monday in each monih at Weste*u Fair rooms Richmond St , London, Ont. Or- ganized 1SS7. Annual election of ofTicers at December meeting. Society ol Northwestern Pennsylvania Florists: P. S Ingham. Pres., Oil City, Pa. H. B. Bsatty, Sec'y, Oil City, Pa. Meets first Thursday of each month. Oreanizeer It. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements rauft reach usby Monday to secure Insertion in the issue for the following Thursday. Address THE AtMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Coining Exhibitions. .\ugust 2o-Sept. 4, Detroit, Mich.— .\nnual exhibition of plants and flowers in connection with Detroit International Fair and E.xposition. b. Schroeter, Snpt. Hort. Dept., corner Elmwood avenue and Champlain street. Septeinl>er 1-2. Springfield. Mass.— Annual exhibition Springfield Amateur Ilort. Society. G. H. Lapham, Scc'y. Septemljer 1-4, Boston. — Annual exhi- bition of plants and flowers Mass. Hort. Society. Robert Manning, Scc'y, Horti- cultural Hall, Trcmont St. September 2-3, Gait, Ont.- Fall exhibi- tion Gait Horticultural Society. Thomas Yair, Sec'v. September 8-10, Hartford, Conn.— Fall exhiljition Hartford County Hort. So- ciety. Edwin A. Tavlor, Sec'v, P. O. box 1015. Septemlx;r 15-17, Boston.— .\nnual ex- hibition of fruits and vegetables, Mass. Hort. Society. Robert Manning, Sec'y, Horticulttirai Hall, Trcmont St. October 27-31, Los Angeles, Cal.— .\nnual exhibition Southern California Hort. Society. H. W. Kruckeberg, Sec'y, Los Angeles, Cal. .\'ovcmtx-r 2-7, Louisville, Ky.— Chrys- anthemum show Louisville Florists. Novcmljcr 2-8, New York — Chrj'santhe- mum show Madison Square Garden. J. \V. .Morriscy, Scc'y, Madison Square Garden. November 3-5, Hartford, Conn.— Chrys- anthemum show Hartford County Hort. Society. Edwin .\. Taylor, Sec'y, P. O. box 1015. .Novcml)cr 3-6, Boston.- Chrysanthe- mum show Mass. Hort. Society. Robert Manning, Sec'}', Horticultural Hall, Trc- mont St. November 3-C, Milwaukee, Wis. — Chrysanthemum show Wisconsin Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club. W. H. Ellis, Sec'y, 133 Mason St., Milwaukee. .Novcmticr .'{-7, Detroit, .Mich.— Chrys- anthemum show I)etroit I'lorists. Rob- ert Flowcrday, Scc'y, 'l-GO John R. street. NovcmlKT4-0, Providence, R. L— Chrys- anthemum show Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Scc'y, 55 West- minster St. November 4— <3, Woostcr, C).— Exhibi- tion Woostcr Floral Club. W. A. Porter, Scc'y. Novcmlxrr .5-7, Eric, Pa.— Chrysanthe- mum show Eric Chrysanthemum Club. II. Tong. Scc'y. .Novcmlnrr .5-11, Hay City, Mich.— Chrvsanthcmum show Hay County Hort. Socurly. T. J. Coo|»cr, Scc'y, Ml 1 .North Water street. .Novcml)cr 10-12, I'ittsburg— Chrysan- themum show Pittsburg nnd Allegheny Florists' and Gnnlenern' Club. <'..OHterle, Sec'v. 508 Smithficid St., Pittsburg. Novcmljcr 10-1 2, Newport, R. I —Chrys- anthemum exhibition Newport Horticul- tural Society. John Butler, Sec'y, Berke- ley --Vve. November 10-12. Toronto, Ont.— Chrysanthemum show Toronto Garden- ers' and Florists' Club. A. H. Ewing, Sec'}', Normal School, Toronto. November 10-12, New Bedford, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show New Bedford Gar- deners' and Florists' Club. Geo. C. Bliss, Sec'v, 34 Arnold St. November 10-12, Washington, D. C— Chrysanthemum show Washington Flo- rists' Club. Engene Cadmus, Sec'y, 1419 R St. N. W. November 10-12, London, Ont. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition Forest City Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Society. Wm. Gam- mage, Sec'y, P. O. bo.x 155. November 10-12, Oshkosh, Wis. — Chrysanthemum show Oshkosh Florists' Club. Mrs. G. M. Steele, Sec'y. November 10-13, Philadelphia. — Chrys- anthemum show Penna. Hort. Society. D. D. L. Farson, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad St. November 10-13, Chicago.— Fall exhi- bition Horticultural Society of Chicago. James D. Raynolds, Sec'y, Riverside, 111. November 10-13, Minneapolis, Minn. — Chrysanthemum show Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club. E. Nagel, Sec'y, 1116 West Lake St. November 10-13, Baltimore.— Fall ex- hibition and chr}-santhemum show Gar- deners' Club of Baltimore. Henry Bauer, Sec'y, 1875 N. Gay St. November 10-14, Indianapolis. — Chrys- anthemum show Society of Indiana Florists. W. G. Bertermann, Scc'y, 37 Mass. Ave. November 11-12, Worcester, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show Worcester County Hort. Society. Edward W. Lincoln, Sec'y, 5 Oak St. November 11-12, Gait, Ont.— Chrysan- themum show Gait Hort. Society. Thos. Vair, Scc'y. November 11-12, Montreal. — Chrysan- themum show Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. Wilshire, Sec'y, 688 Sherbrooke St. November 11-13, St. Louis.— Chrysan- themum show St. Louis Florists' Club. S. Kehrmann Jr., Scc'y, 21 South Broadway. November 11-13, Sjjringfield, Mass. — Chrysanthemum show Hampden County Hort. Society. George D. Pratt, Sec'y, 192 Maple St. November 11-13, Utica, N. Y.— Fall ex- hibition Utica Florists' Club. J. C. Spen- cer, Sec'v. November 12-1 4, Buffalo.— Chrysanthe- mum show Buffalo Florists' Club. Dan'l B. Long, Scc'y, 457 Main St. November , New Orleans, La. — Chrysanthemum show New Orleans Hor- ticukur;il Society. Clias. Wise, Sec'y, Third and Prytania Sts. November , Germantown, Pa. — Chrysanthemum show Gcrmtintown Hort. Society. Thos. Iv. Mccli.-in, Sec'y. November , New ll.-iveii.Conn. — Chrys.intlieinum show New Haven Chrysanthemum Club. .Miss Frances S. Ives, Scc'y, 478 Orange street. November , Syracuse, N. Y. — Chrys.tnthemum show Central New York Hort. Society. II. Vouell, Scc'y, 22H needier street. November , San Francisco. — Chrysanthemum show California State I'loral Society. Ivmory E. Smith, Scc'y, :i21 Market St. Trkrb, plants, shrub* and garden seeds will now lie ndmitlrd free from thel'nitcd Sl.'itcH to Culi.'i .iiul I'orto Rico, as one of the results of the recent treaty with these countries. We have received another lot of tuber- ous begonia flowers from Messrs. F. J. Meech & Son, Charlevoix, Mich. They arrived in sufliciently good condition to show that tliey were certainly grand flo^ye^s when shipped, but hardly in shape to describe by name, and many of them were labelled. The flowers held together admirably, especially the double ones, but were sadly bruised. To arrive in good condition these flowers should be packed in much the same way as camellias, as they seem to be equally as subject to injury from bruises. .\s these begonias become better known we believe they will be largely grown for summer flo^vers, though whether they are available for bedding remains still to be demonstrated. But what a grand decorative subject a well grown plant in a 5-inch pot makes! Nothing could be more eftective for con- servatory decoration in summer, and wouldn't they sell well as pot plants for the window? Mr. Meech includes in the lot sent quite a number of blooms cut from plants grown from seed. While these do not equal the named sorts they are still of large size and splendidly col- ored. We learn that M. Kelley, Duluth, Minn., is the wife of E. Kelley, same place, and that orders signed by either name are substantially from the same party. We also have reliable information to the effect that the C. 0. D. shipments made to these parties are often refused, and where such shipments consist ol cut flowers the loss to the shipper is nearly or quite total. In this issue we publish a list of the florists' clubs and societies of .\merica, giving name and address of the ])rcsident and secretary of each, and some other facts of interest. This provides a ready means of communication with all the clubs that will, \ye hope, be utilized, and result in bringing these organizations into closer relations with each other. You CAN give the American Florist your fullest support by confining your orders to those who advertise in its columns, and when ordering mentioning the fact that you were induced to order by the adv. in the Florist. Ik we have omitted any existing Florist Club or Society from the directory jiub- lishcd in this issue we ask to be advised of same th;it the directory may be made full and complete. Please mention the American Flo- rist every time you write to .an adver- tiser in these columns. When sending us small amounts in jjostagc st.'imps, ple.-ise select those of the 2-cent denomin.'ition. CataloE^ues Received. A. Hl.uic iK: Co., I'hiladcl])liin, bulbs; Pitcher & .Miind.i, Short Hills, N. J., bulbs ;ind plants; J. M. Tliorburn & Co., .New York, bulbs; Roozcii Bros., Ovcrvceii, Hol- land, bulbs; Chas. I). Ball, Ilolmcsburg, Pliiladelphi.i, P.i., palms, ferns and deco- rative i]I.iiils; (jii.-iUcr City Machine Works, Kichinond, Iiid., Ivv;ins' Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus; J. L. Nor- m;ind, Marksvillc, La., nursery stock; Joseph Itonnairc, Montplaisir, Lyon, i'rance. roses; Ellwanger iS: Barry, Roch- ester N. Y., strawberries; W. S. Phelps' Sons, Dayton, ()., labels, etc.; Yilmoriii, AndiiciiN & Co., Paris, I'r.'ince, bulbs and seeds; J. P. Willi.un iV Bros., Ilcncr.-itgod.'i, Ceylon, orchids, tree ferns, cycads and palm seeds. i8gi. The American Florist, 1 1 E. H. HUNT, Wholesale Plorist 79 Lake Street, CHICAGO, (Successor to Vaughan's Cut Flower Dep't.) Full line of FLORISTS' SCPPLIES. Please mention American Florist. KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 27 Washington Street, CHICAGO. All Cat Flowers in season. Orders promptly shipped. Open until 7 p. M. Sundays and Holidays 13 m. ALL SUPPLIES. '^-WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY. A. L. RANDALL, (Successor to C. H. FISK), WHOLESALE FLORIST & DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 116 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. OPEN NIGHTS ANU SUNDAYS. •WIE,E X)ESIC3-JSrS IIT stook:- Wtiolesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, And Florists' Supplies. 89 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. store Open: Nights 9 P.M.; Sundays 8 P. M. C. Strauss & Co. GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS. ) WHOLESALE ONLY. ( ■ SPECIAI.Tr.— Filling Telegraphic Orders, TZCASHIIBGTOIM. D. C. ELLISON & KUEHN, -^WHOLESALE^^ FLORISTS, 1122 I>I3SrE STUEET, ST. r-ouis, »aPe MariCet*. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, Aug. 10. Roses, Niphetos, Gontiers ; 2.i;0® 3,00 Pcrle, Sunset 200® 4.00 Me met, Bride 30)0 4 tO " La France 4 00® COO Hybrids 2.C0® fi 00 Carnations 60® 100 Asters 60® 100 Liiy of the Valley 4-00 Tuberoses -50 Sweet peas -TO Allamandas ^uu Pin it pond lilies 8.00 Smiiax 10.00® 12.00 1.'50 Asparagus Adlantums lOOC Roses. Beauties ... " La France. Albany " Mermets, Brides... " Perles. Niphetos... " Gontiers Marie Guillots Valley Carnations Asters Tuberoses Sweet peas Adlantums Smilai PHILADELPHIA, Aug 8 00® 3.00® 10. 15 00 4 00 300 ...... 200® 300 100 2.00 500 1.00 1.00 5.00 .35 l.CO 16.00 New York, Aug.lO. Roses, Gontiers, Niphetos 100® 2.00 Perles, Cusins 1.00® 2 00 " WatteviUes 100® 2 00 Mermets, Brides 1.00® 3.00 La France, Albany 200® 400 Beauties 200®15.00 Carnations „ 50 Smilax 600®1200 Roses, Am. Beauties I,a France, Albany.. " Perles, Niphetos Brides " Mermets Carnations, long Carnations, short Sweet peas Smllax Adlantums Tuberoses, long " short CHICAGO, Aug. 8.0U® 3.00® , 2.50 ® ' 2.00® '. .50® 11. 10,00 3 60 3 00 400 3.00 1.00 .15 15 00 1.00 1 60 ® 2.00 1.00 WM. 3. iDTEWaRT, Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies ^^ WHOLESALE, ^s- 67 Bromfieia Street. BOSTORt, MASS. N. F. McCarthy & co. Wholesale Florists AND JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, / Music Hall Place. BOSTON, MASS. Also entrance from Hamilton Place through Music Halt. We keep a large supply of Fancies and Cama tions alwaysonhand. Return telegrams sent immediately when unable to fill orders. AUCTION SALES OF PLANTS SPRING AND FALL. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AITD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. THE WISCONSIN FLOWEK EXOHANGB, laa Mason Street, MlLWAtTKKK. Wis At Summer prices— 15 cents. Quality first class. Shipped on shortest notice. Telephone No. 16. JOS. E. BONSALL, SALEM. OHIO. H. SCHULTZ & CO., 117 to 123 Market St.. - CHICAGO. MANUFACTURERS OF Paper Boxes for Florists. Special long stem Rose Boxes, I oDe 10 X 4 X 3 inches. FOUR IN SET :: iJj?^l " I •• 21 I 9x4 Price, J20 per 100 sets, packed, F. O.B.Chicago. All other styles of boxes for florists. THE AMERICAN FLORIST THE AMERICAN GARDEN in Club one year for IS3.50. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 54 La Salle St., CHICAGO. Edward C. Horan, Wholesale Florist. 34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Shipper of Cut Flowers in any Quan- tities to any part of the Union. Roses shipped the past season as far as Washington Territory by our system suc- cessfully. (4 days' distance.) SPECIALTIES. The new roseWABAN, American Beauties, La France, Albany, Madame Hoste. .Mermet, Brides, Watteville and Cusin. ALSO Dealers in the very earliest and finest FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Return telegrams sent where orders or parts of cannot be procured in our market. SEND FOK PRICE LIST. Mention American Florist. W. F. SHERIDAN, Wholesale and Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, No. 32 W. 30TH ST., NEW YORK. Orders to be shipped will receive prompt attention. Mention Amerlosn Florist. FRANK D. HUNTER, WHOLESALE DEALER IH CUT FLOWERS 5/ West 30ih St., NEW YORK. JOHN YOUNG, WHOLESALE FLORIST 53 West 30th Street, A. S. Burns, J. I. Raynor. BURNS & RAYNOR, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, \^ eft^ & N. B. CORNER 13th and Chestnut Sis., PHILADELPHIA. CUT FLOWERS. The Western Trade Solicited. Write or Telegraph. > SMITH FLORAL CO., 77 7th Street S. - - Minneapolis, Minn. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. GOOD ROSES FOR SUMMER TRADE. Write for prices. J. IMC. GA.SSBJI«, 101 Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, OHIO. The American Florist. Aug. J) @R« ^ee^ Ura^s, AM. SEED TRADE ASSOC/ A TION. F. Barteldes. Lawrence, Kan., president; A. L. Dox. Xew York, secretary and treasurer. The tenth annual meeting at Hariford, Conn., second Tuesday in June, 1S92. • Applications for membership should be addressed to Wm. Meg- fatt, chairman membership committee. Wethers- eld, Conn. Description if a Rare Novelty. Meester a. B.: — Yu remember dat kom yu gif me last Janmiery? Well, 1 planted him in a pot juist in the hatis en he com up rite away, and growd up -t or 5 feet — so hil Yen de vetter was worm I set him out in the garden by the summer haus und he clymed. und he clymed soo high!! mebbee 40 feet, und covered the summer haus, all to over. By the ground he is very schlim, but up hi he is ticker, I mean de schtem. He growd like a wine und ivery leafs und send out arms every odder way — now, ex- couse me, don't schtop me, — he is now covered all offer mit de l)eutifullest large bo-kais of schmall white flowers — och so schweet — it all ofer lookks Ivk schnee — you kno vat I mean — white, like in de vin- ter; very nice, I tel you. You sai it vas a coucomer from Schtanley de Aft"ican, but I never saw a coucomer grow forty feet long. I like lery much to no, and mine frends also. I can sec no coucomers in it, but sometings lik green young chestnut — fery nice and gif mc great amousment. I send one of de arms bj' male; tel me if it vas acoucomer, or vas it a schoke of j'ours? P. S. Can I leaf him out all vinter? P. S. No. 2. Mine dockter say it vasE. Chystis Lumbatos, in Lettin, but mine frend de beutcher says it vas a vild cow- cumer. an he ses he ot too no. Yours trooly, HA.NSVONCANSENBLI.NKE.NSTfFFER, Philadelphia. Ml.s.sEAPOLis will have a new fanners' and gardeners' market. It will be located near the West Hotel and occupy three or four squares. The matter is a private enterprise. Mr. George Haskell, who has been in failing health for some time, died the morning of August 12. Mr. a.si> Mrs. S. Y. Halses, of Minne- apolis, s|K'nt a week's vacation in and about Chicago. Ka.ssas reports seed crops to date in fair condition, with corn rather below avcraiic. Fka.sk T. liMF.KSO.s visited Chicago August 3. Fuchsia Gracilis. Ed. Am. Florist: — We send you by this mail a plant of I'uchBia gracilis taken from the oiK-n ground, where it was plantcrlvati> place preferred. Address W II. llarrl^buiK. i'li. QITl^ATION VVANTKI) Hy iin experlenceti Hnrlst O and gardener; niarrlcd; HniHll funilly; utted \S^\ understaiidH bis bunlnesx tbnroiiKlilv Address .\ W. PoHt. nice. Hiitb. Me. SITUATION \VANTBI)"By a tliornutihly compe- tent roue krrower; 2U yearn' experience In years of hkc; It years' experience; Uuud references: spt'iik Hjianlsh: Moiico prelerred. v.. HAcuiii'K.N. H<»x II, Kduely, Burks Co.. I'a. 8ni;A HON WANTKh My a younw man who has It years' expcrleinu Iti \\\\\ tfrowin^ of rortes. ferns, irnlnis. orrhlds and ^K^enbonHe I'lanls. Ad- dress L. Klu^llln|C, I.onu Inland, I'ostoMlce box I'.jl. SITUATION WANTKII A Ilrht ilass plantMiian and landsi-aper seekn situiitlon wliere nono htit such Is wunt4Mi; iiitirrlud: auu :tt) Address K. cure II. A OrciT.Vtl Chuntnut street. I'blliidelplilu. I'a. SUM ATION WAN'tKl) Hy practical w<.rklnK Har- dener as uruwer of ruses, curnatlons. vloletnand atl kinds of Kreun house plants; 'itO years' experloix-e; married; iitfo .15; dkonKauod Hupt. 1. Adrlress O. lloxfiLHIiort Hills. N. .1. SITUATION WANTKII Hy a OPrrnati llurUt. riiar- rind; no faiNllT; lonu experience In all branches of horllculture; best oi ruferencus; prefers to tfo Houili. Aii (i K, I'oslonice box 410, Princeton, 111. SITUATION WANTKII As bead itardoneron pri- O vnte place hy Knifllsbnian; Htfed '.\\\ married ; 'iHt years' experience; proMclont In all branches; ■irlcll/ sober and reliable: best of references. lioiiiitT AiUiicorr, llox 146, (;ier.vnte. Ohio. SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced gar dener, sinRle, either private or comiuercial ; fully understands h s busioeas. Can furnish tlrst class references. Address J E, care Am. Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced gar- dener, either private or commercial; ful y ua- derstands the cultivation of r se-, carnations and violets. Can furnith tirst class references. Address CDS, care tchaelldr. box li. Framingham, Mass. SITUATION WANTKD-Wilh a practical florist, where the growinK of cops and spec altiea can beacQuired; i» years' experience in growing general greenhoute ulauts; good references; small wages. Address y Z. care American Florist SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough, practical gardener, who understands the forcing of roses and all kinds of (lowering plants, fruits and vegeta- bles, also grapes, both in open ground and under glass; best of references from last t^vo employers. Address J. Scott, Mlilbrook. Duchess Co., N. Y. WANTED— A thoroughly competent rose grower, capable of managing a large estabUsbmeDt. Apply HoRTiroLE. Grand Central Hotel. New York City. WANTED-A second-hand No. 22 Hltchlngs base burning water heater with expantion tank; must be in good order, and cheap for cash. Jamks H Smith, Milan. Ohio. WANTED-A working florist with 3=800 as equal partner on a place of '.i.UOOfeet of glass, well stocked. For all particulars address J. Jackson, cor. Gates and Garfleld Aves , Jersey City, N J. WANTED— A man who has been successful in the management of a tlrst class horticultural establishment, including a knowledge of forestry. Apply HOKTICOLK, Grand Central Hotel, New York City. TTJ'ANTED— For an established, grod paying busi- Vt Dees in large city, a partner with $15,0011; splen- did chance for a good business man; a practical flo- rist preferred. For full Information address A A E. care American Horlst, Chicago. WANTED— A tirst class floral designer and deco- rator of ability and good address, for a cut flower and plant trade. Address stating experieDce, particulars and wages expected. J. A. Petehson. 41 W 4ili St , Cincinnati. O. WANTKI>— Floral artist. Position will be vacant October 1st. Must be skillful, quick and of pleasing address. A good situation for a good man, none other need apply. Give reference and state salary expected. Address A. M. & J. B. MrunocH. Pittsburg, Pa. WANTED— At St. Augustine. Fla.. for 3 months' engagement, commencing January 1, a young woman who is a thorough artist in the arrangement of cut flowers; must he ijulrk and of pleasing address; one from near New York preferred. Aa- dress giving affe and experience. I" i.owek Depakt- mbntofBl Unicu, Postuthce I'ox :is;;3. New York City. WANTED— First class man to take charge of a private place. Must be well up In all branches of hU profession. Vi\\\ be furnished good house, spare vegetubles In their season and two quarts of milk dally. Must board men In his eniplor. Address givlnif previous experience, rclorences, nationality, age. sl/e of tllml]^ and wages do.tlred. SAMUKI, TiiuiiNK. .Mlilbrook, Dudiess Co., N. Y. OK SALE- Foster's six sectitm hot water boiler. J. En'us DiiKicHii.w, Calais. Maine. F FOK SAI,K-One No. 17 IlUchlnKS bollrr In Kood ciinUltlon. Aililreas W.m. Mann, Hill llrook street, I.oulsvltle. Ky. F H)U 8ALK A BAIUiAlN-On eiiKV IcriuB.myresl- r1nr\nn ti tiH .rmnn K. it, u.- u n. 1 I I . .ill I t, .1 * ' ■ ' )K BALK A BAlt(iAIN-t)n easy terms, my res J. dence and greonhousrs. Willi all the stock. In h live western town of H.OUO Inhabitants; good trade and business growing, get the trade ot surroundiiiK country and several towns. Ill health and Incapa- bility to manage the l>nslne^iH aie my reasons for selling Addrexs .\. care American Florist. Iluiler and ,] inch l>i(ic (i.'no iVct) and No. 3 Smith & I.> iK'Ii lioilcr in the best of condition. I'l ice on ni)plicjili(in. BRIGHTON NURSERY, r.';7 Wiisiiiiml. Itrlj^lil fin, >lHHH. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. Through suddtMi Illness a good business In a thriv- ing western (own; .'i.MUl loot of glass, welt stocked with everything needed for the connntf season's trade. Proof, profits lor the past season f t.u:tl{. The riropnrty Ineliidos a handsome house of K rooms, a arge barn to match, wagon-shed. etc.. five lots on one of the best residence streets, near depots and ehxaric cars; supplied with cltv water, lighted alt through Willi ele per cent. Aildress WKSiKiiMit, care American Floitst. When you write to any of the ad- vertisers in this paper please say that you saw the advertisement in the American Florist. i8gi. The American Florist. 13 FORGING BULBS Orders solicited for the following: Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, Liiiiiin Candidum, Etc., from Ls BREMOND tils, Ollioules, France. Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus Von bion, Crocus, Spirfeas, Ktc, from J. V. VAN ZANTEN & ZONEN, Established 1837. HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM. direct from the growers in Bermuda, warranted true and strictly prime. Per looo Per loo Size, 5 to 7 inches in circum. . . $ 40.00 Size, 7 to 9 " "... 65.00 Size, 9 to II " "... 105.00 FREESIArefracta alba. Largest size, selected bulbs only, 9.00 Second size, flowering bulbs,. . . 6.00 CALLAS. Dry Roots, Extra large, selected So.oo First 60.00 % 5-00 7.00 12.00 1. 00 ■75 9.00 7.00 CHINESE NARCISSUS. Oct. delivery. Extra large, selected bulbs . . . 75.00 9.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY, Nov. delivery True Berlin or Hamburg pips, 3 years old, extra strong, in cases of 2,500, $9 per 1000. Special price on large lots. The above quotations are subject to advance later in the season. ROSES. CLEMATIS, AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, Etc., imported to order from Holland (Boskoop), France or Germany, at lowest j}rices. For fuller particulars, see price lists, which will be mailed free to applicants, t^ Estimates cheerfully given. AddresB J ^ DE VEER, Ag:ent for Leading Foreigrn Bulb and Seed Growers, Nurserymen, Etc., 154 East 34th Street, New York. Mention American Florist. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum, Candi- dum, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, and all other kinds. DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPIB^A, LILY of the VALLKY, AZALEA INDICA, ROSES, ETC., ETC. Wholesale price list on application to HULSEBOSCH BROS., P. 0. Box 3118. NEW YORK CITY. The only Dutch Bulb Qrowersot whose Arm there resideB a member in New York, to conduct the busi- nesa. 80 that we can be reached always. j^s^^mM^. I A BLANC ^CE LILIUM HARRISII. TRUE BERMUDA EASTER LILY. READY AUGUST 1st. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, now ready, ^e^' Our bulbs are the finest and best selected that the "Island" produces. Specially grown on contract for our personal sales, and STRICTLY TRUE. Circamference of Bnlbs. Per 100 Per 1000 SELECTED, 4 TO S INCHES- •• ........ $ 3.50 $30 00 5 TO 7 INCHES (The best size for florists) 5.00 45.00 EXTRA. SELECTED, 7 TO 9 INCHES 7.00 65.00 VERY LARGE. 9 TO 12 INCHES 12.00 105.00 as Bulbs billed at 100 price. 250 Bulbs billed at 1000 price. For terms of credit &c , see our Bulb List free to all. Send a list o( your wants for special prices. Per 100 Per 1000 AMERICAN GROWN, larqe bulbs. $1.00 $ 8 00 Extra Selected, large bulbs. . . 1.25 10 00 loriStS Uslrag LILY OF VALLEY, BERLIN PIPS, ROMAN HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, &c., will do well to send lists for our Special OHers. 4S-THE QUALITY OF OUR BULBS IS UNEXCELLED. X. I3E> proifi^E>s^ ^T^^sr «& 00., WHOLESALE IMPORTERS OF BULBS, 1301 and 1303 Market Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Herman Buddenborg, HILLEGOM, near Haarlem, HOLLAND, WHOLESALE GROWER OF ALL KINI>9 OF DUTCH BULBS AND ROOTS Iniorms all intending purchasers that it will pay them to write or his wholesale price list. Specia prices will be given to large importers on application. Prime quality at the very lowest prices is If you wisli n illustrate your Printing with Cuts, send 50 cents for my Catalogue of FtORAL ELECTROS— S3, SSO Engravings. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. Catalog:ue of Cactus plants free. G. J. MOFFATT, IVIainifactiirer of PAPER BAGS AND ENVELOPES Special atteution given to Seed Bags and Catalogue Envelopes. NEHT HAITEIV, COKIV. guaranteed by HERMAN BUDDENBORG, Wholesale Dutch Bulb Gkowkr, HILLEGOM, NEAR HAARLEM, Mflntlon Amarlaan Florlit. HOLLAND. DUTCH AND OTHER BULBS. E. H. KRELAGE 4, SON, Haarlem, Holland. have published their new Wholesale Trade List of all sorts of bulbs and tuber- ous rooted plants, American edition (No. 5o5), which is sent to the trade only, on prepaid application. TO LET OK LEASE. For a term of years, one of the Largest and most Complete Greenhouse establishments in the West. For particulars, apply to HORTICOLE, Grand Central Dotel. New York City. Mention the AMERICAN FLORIST when writing to advertisers on this page. We can now furnish in any quantity desired Debit and Credit Tickets o£ whici we give below samples reduced one-half in size. DEBIT CREDIT. /ff^'^ /<7 188 ? The debits are printed in black and the credits in red, so they can be readily distinRuished. They are put up in blocks of 100 ; 50 of ench, placed back Id back ; thus but i>ne block will have in be carried. Hy means ot these tickets an entry of a sale or receipt of KOtida can he niaile anywhere— in the liouso or in the flc!d- and afterwards riled. Tickets f<.'r each transaction in your luisiness will make data from whicli a book- keeper can readily work. With this simple and easy means ot keeping a record of your business can yoi> afford to neglect so important a mutter 'i Price of Tickets, postpaid, 100, SOc; 200. 35c.; 300, 50c.; 500, 75c.; 1000, iil.40. CO., S4 Xjcfc Salle St-ireet, 14 The American Florist. Aug. ij, Directory Leading Horticultural Societies. \Vc give l>elo\v a list of horticultural societies that inakc plants and flowers a leading feature of" their exhibitions, with the name and address of" the secretary of each society. If there are any other soci- eties that should be added to this list we ask to be advised of same, that we may make such addition. We believe a com- ])lete list will be of interest to many: M.\#s.\cnrsETTS Horticii.tir.xi. Soci- KTV. — Robert Manning, sec'y. Horticult- ural Hall, Tremont street, Boston, Mass. Pen.ssvlv.\ni.\ Hurt. Society. — D. D. L. Parson, sec'y. Horticultural hall. Broad street, Philadelphia, Pa. RnoiiE Island Hort. Societv. — C. W. Smith, sec'y, 55 VVestminsterstreet, Prov- idence. K. 1. Western New York Hurt. Socii:tv. — John H.ill. sec'y, Rochester, .\'. V. Ci:xTR.M. New York Hort. Society. — H. Youcll, sec'y, 22M Bcecher street, Syra- cuse, N. Y. Worcester Coi-.nty Hort. Society.— Kdward W. Lincoln, sec'y, 5 Oak street, ■ Worcester, Mass. H.\rtkori) CotNTY Hort. Society. — Edwin .\. Taylor, sec'y, box 1,015, Hart- ford, Conn. Hami'den CofNTV Hort. Society.— <"iCorge D. Pratt, sec'y, 192 Maple street, Springfield, Mass. Bay County Hort, Society.— T. J. Cooper, sec'v, Sll North Water street, Bay City, Mich. lIoRT. Society ok Chicago. —James D. Kaynolds, sec'y. Riverside, III. Newport Hort. Society.— John But- ler, Sec'y, Newport, R. I. New ( iRi.EANS Hort. Society. — Charles A. Wise, Sec'y, Third and Prytania Sts., New I irleans. La. Si'RISCFIEl.ll A.MATEIR HORT. -SOCIETY. — ('.. H. Lapham, Sec'y, Springfield, Mass. Okrma.stown Hort. Society. —Thomas K. Mcchan. Sec'v. (iermantown. Pa. DLRI^^ORY giving a complete and accurate list of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada is lnvalual>lc> for Reference. Price, $2.00. AMERICAN' FLORIST CO.. 54 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. FOR SALK. THE CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. WtUc fur jitlLCK i/it uiiy wliiih y>\i luivp Breii In previoua iMUCH and wuuUt likr. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. PANSIES THAT ARE UP- Up ;ina ready to plant when I seiict them. It is not only the plants that are up, the strain is up as well; up to, and most of my customers say, above any strain in the market. The price is down, considerinj; the quality. Seed as good would cost you about as much per 1000 plants. Price, tree by mail, 100 for 75c; 500, $3; by e.vpress, 55 per 1000, with discount on l.tri;e orders. TRY THK.>I. THEY .VRE WORTH A TRIAL. SEND FOR LIST AM} SHORT I'APER ON CI LTURE. sjviirv^\.x:. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, Rose Hill iNurseries, NE\A<^ ROCHELLE, N. V New and Rare Plants ORCHIDS PALMS, FERNS. Plants have been growinj;, but the price has not ; they are nice and stocky and ready logo right ahead. There is some 15,000 left. Let me have a chance to fill your order and do not delay it too long. Price 51.50 per ton ; Si2 50 per lOOO, cash with the order- Sample tor 10 cents. L.B. 338, ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. pANSlES. S ^ Plant your frames this fall with Pansies that will Sell at Sight. Vou want the Best if you keep up with the procession. My strain cannot be surpassed for size, color, or substance of flowers. I know my stock will please, and I am prepared for a big rush. Fine Stocky Plams. once transplanted, $5 per 1000 by express; 75c. per 100 by mail. Special prices on larger lots. Orders booked now tilled in rotation, or on any date desired after August 15. J^LFJL-A-TJS IT. "5r. GIANT MARKET AND FANCY PANSIES New crop seed of those superb strains now ready, in trade packets of i,5no and 600 seeds respectively, at one dollar each. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Primula ObconicH seed per 1000. $ .50 KliiribundH " 1.00 " oliconica ■-'•inch pot pliints per 100, .100 " KInribunda. 2-lnch pot pltints. . " 4.00 " ChincnsLs, white and pink " 4 CO Keiionla Itex per lUO, f.'. $IOanil I.'i OO llyrlrantft'u Red Branched, per do/.. $;t; per 100, :'.'>. 00 I. N. KRAMER & SON, Marion, Iowa. Palms and Dracaenas. The largest utock In the west, at jr).(K) per 100 to tt.UU, n (X) to 3^)0.00 each. (lycuH revuluta. bOo to 16.00 and $lf) OU each. Cycat* leaven -r>c. to &0c. each. UBACMONA INUIVISA VKITi^HII, I>K4<'0 Hiiil AUSTKAI-IS. 2M,-lrul. puis. $4 00 per luO; it-lncli potn wtrdiiK. !'• to IH ImcIi.-^. *s (U; Mn. potH. HtroiiK. $1- (II. For other varl(lll\ allHMIIlf tilwiiyHOII hllllll. HARTFOKS & NICHOLS, Hardy Plants. CUT ORCHIDS AT AXL ITHtES. Tuberous Begonias a Specialty. Mention American Florist. The tlnest stock In the WORIJ.). Nearly tlve acres devoted to their culture. Thirtv minutes from London. COLUMBIAN ORCHIDS .luHt to hand. Cattleya Trlana* Schroedenr. the rare and very franrant wlnier binomcr; Cattleya Trlanje. the old favorite, and also many Od<>ntOKh>HSonis, Oncldtunis. etc. .etc.. ai^reaily reduced prices. Write for price list. I'. (). Hox:t22. South Ofhiik*'. N. ,f. E. <;. HILL & CO., Wholesale Florists, KICHMOM). INDIANA. F. A. RIECHERS & SONNE, Act-ces, Import and Hxport Nurseries, HAMBURG. GERMANY. BpeciftUitH in r,ilieH o( tht- Valley; Azalcnn, Cii melliafi in Horts, hrst varietica in J'alnia anfl Dwarf Koses. fWr Wholenale I'alaloKue on appllrntlnn. .Mention AnMirlran K'lorlHt. CRINUM AMABILE ::::^:::;^:i^:ii^. caih. ,'"j i^n iKiri'l, To liadr only. MRS J S. R. THOMSON. Sp,-irtanburp. S. C. ■' Lftily rimniik''*r t." Worlil « I-alr. ' =>is/iiL_A.x:. lOonlNirf St. .1 k V I'l;"iit'* lojni 7%\nc\\ \^nin \ locm P ■■I'l (■I.O I III \T<|\. Nitxliiiii. N. M. (Ukl L^IISJ VemcliitlTiillll, lloldnn lloddor. Hold- yl'lirjl lO «M Vi'mrlinlTiillll.Hiiniint. mini ]>«. III. pola. rJU P«r IIU); IJ .VI psr IIKI. Kmni :i-ln. piiln, RIi Mr lOOU; l-( por KJb. I.iirKn nlork plaiitn. |:ifi por tUUU: %i pmt lUU. All iirt, Oonii. IK 4;hiii>iiiiin I'luf'*^. IKISTON. MAHS. ^iviii_/\x:. Iiiu' pi. mis liMin Liiuh |>..|\ ,■< I per UKI, ( .ish. W. r. TANCOURT, I4tli SI. niul KiilKc Ave , PHILADELPHIA, PA. TO FLORISTS 'I 'hruiiwti"iil lhi> Initcil HLaluir 'I'Ih' HiiltHcrlher Is now clushiK up Ills entire nursery aixl florist ImikI- n**nN. Iff haa In round nuinlH^rs.Tri.UUU planlH, oT whli h riro IH.OOO Pl)riih10 00 per lull; ffinall f^l 00 pur I(J0 r. U. FOHTKH, Uab>luii. M. ¥. iSgi, The American Florist. 15 FLORISTS' SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSY MIXTURE comprises all the very best German, English and American strains, together with the Giant Bugnot, Oassier and Im- proved Trimardeau Pansies, and is undoubtedly the best mixture for florists. Pkt. 50c.; J-a oz. Si. 50; oz. Slo.oo. GIANT GASSIER, a choice variety of colors. Pkt. 25c.; Ys oz. $1.00. GIANT BOGNOT, the finest strain in existence. Pkt. sec; !-s oz, $1,00; '/ rz. $1.75. GIANT TRIMARDEAD, WHITE, flowers very large with violet center. Pkt. 50c.; J.^ oz. $1. GIANT COALBLACK, very large and of fine form. Pkt. 25c.; Ya oz. 75c. GIANT TRIMARDEAU IMPROVED, contains all the new shades and colors and will there- fore give entire satisfaction. Pkt. 25c.; Ja oz. 60c.; \i oz. $1.00. GIANT PANSY MIXTURE, this mixture comprises all the above Giant Pansies. Pkt. 25c.: 'aoz. 60c.; ^1 oz. $1.00. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSY MIXTURE, a mixture of over 30 different shad s, contain- ing many of the most popular and odd colors. Pkt. 25c.; Jg oz. $1; ,'2 oz. I3 25; oz. $6. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, White, Black, Yellow, Emperor William, Striped^ Snow Queen, Golden Gem, each, per } 3 oz. 25c.: '^ oz, 40c,; oz. $1 00. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSY MIXTURE, very choice, >; cz 30c ;cz, $i;4oz, for $3, CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA, tigered and selfcolored, finest mixture, pkt. 50c. HOLLYHOCK, best double white, pink, flesh, yellow, crimson and mixed, each, pkt. 2,'c. CARNATION VIENNA DWARF, a very good strain. Pkt. 15c.; Yi oz. sec. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE, contains the most striking an,i bril- liant colors, Pkt, 50c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA, VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE, the finest large-flowering sorts, dwarf and semi-dwarf mixed. Pkt, 5rc, GLOXINIA HYBRIDA, best horizontal, upright, tigered & spotted in finest niixt. Pkt. 50. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, largest flowers and best sorts mixed. Pkt, see, &; Si, STOCKS, BROMPTON AND EMPEROR WINTER, white, pink and crimson, each Pkt. 25c. SMILAX SEED, new crop, oz. 75c.; Y. Ih. $2.50. WALLFLOWER, best double mixed. Pkt. 25c. MIGNONETTE MACHET, best for pots. Pkt. loc; oz, 60c. NEW DWABF MASGUEBITE CA'R NATION, for winter Ijlooming'. 200 seeds, 25c.; lOOO seeds, $1.00. J. C. VAUGHAN, CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATION.\r, PANSY. Specialties in Seasonable Flower Seed FOR FLORISTS. Trade FANSr SKKD. Peroz. pkt. Trimardeau or Giant, very fine, mixed, ^ 5(1 J .25 Golden Yellow... 4 00 .25 Odier or Giant Blotched, extra 4 CO .25 Casaier's. blotched, fine (i 00 50 BuRnot'8 new spotted, large flowerinc.. ij 00 5D Kmperor William, Lord Beaconefleld, Snowdake, Golden Yellow, Victoria Red and twenty other separate named sorts, each 150 .25 World's Fair, mixed, extremely rare 2 00 .25 CALCKOI.AKIA-HybridagrandiHora choicest mixed .50 CINEKAKI A — Hybrida grandiflora, choicest mixed .50 H<>LLYH<>CK-Very choice flowering sorts, white, yellow, pink, scarlet and mixed, each 2 00 .25 SMILAX-Select grown stock 1 00 .25 PRIMULA — Sinensis, fringed, extra fine mixed .25 Sinensis, fringed, fine, aeo. colors, each .25 Fern Leaved, extra fine mixed .25 '* '* tine, sepa'Hte colors, each .25 One-half and one-fourtli ounce at same rate. I^r- Write for my complete Seed Catalogue. H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, III. Pansies, Extra. Tfie Jennings strain of large flowering Pansies, the finest in the market, is now ready. Florists who have used this strain say it is the best they can get It is finer than last year. Seed, finest mixed .... trade pkt 25i:., 50c.. $1 00 Large yellow with dark eye. " 25c., 50c,. 1,00 Yellow, oer ounce, $5 00: Mixed, per ounce, $6 00. Plants in any quantity ready Sept, i, 6o cts, per 100 by mail; $5,00 per 1000 by express. Address £. B. JENNINGS Pansy Grower, Box 76. SOCTHFOKT, CONN. 2000 Violets, Marie Louise.e.xtra lart;e plants. 3000 Carnations, May Queen. 2000 " Hinze's White, 2000 •• Portia. These plants spread over a space from tive to nine inches in diameter. 500 La France Roses in 4-inch pots. The Violets and Carnations will all lift with a very large ball of dirt, consequently suffer very little or nothing; in beinij trans- planted. Send in orders early to JA.013 *S? CO., FLORISTS, Spring^eld, Mass. SEED, PLANT AWD BULB MEHCHfllVITS. ROSE, FRUIT TREE AMD VINE GROWERS, FOREST HILL, LONDON, ENGLAND, S. E. Tuberous Begonias (great specialty), Caladiums, Chrysanthemums and Gloxinias, Roses, Fruit Trees and Vines, Genuine Seeds and Bulbs, Greenhouse and Stove Plants, Clivias (Imantophyllums), Etc , Florists' Flowers, Etc. Jl?^I>e.soriptive Catalogues iiiailert Free, ami all laforiuation on Application, _jSJ ss.ooo tiS,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Extra fine stock, best winter blooniinij^ variety, send for Price List, S0»000 Sx:Ki.il^:a£: F^l^n*®, slrong. out of 2 inch pots, $12.00 per thousand, $1.50 per hundred. Cash with order. FfeE;x>. SOHPiIB;ir>IH;i«, Wholesale Fforist, PRIMROSES. The highest improved strains of Chinese Primroses. Twelve distinct colors. very large, all fringed and yellow center; bloom on tall stems thrown well above the foIiaKe. ^:ei X Hj Xj X .A.i?ff a? colors. Plants vigorous growth; will come into bloom early; now ready for ;i-inch pots. Price per hundred, single sorts $ 2. 50 per thousand, ** *' 20 LO Double: white and red, per hundred 5 IXI Address HENRY S. BUFF & SONS, .Sliiremaustown* Ctiiiib, Co.* Pa. EXTRA PANSY SEED. 3Iaininoth Sunbeam Strain. One of the finest and moat perfect Strains of mam- moth Pansies in cultivation; flowers extra large, of tine form and showy colors. I have obtained this graud strain by continued hi{-'h culture and care- ful selection, and have aw choice 11 collection as can be procured. I receive very complimentary letters from my customers of last season. Every Horist should be sure to sow of this seed. Per liberal trade pit.. 25c.; 3 pkta. OOc; H pkta $1.00. JOHN F. RDPP, Sliiremanstown, Pa. BOUVARDIAS. i;ood cIlmm stock, 3-inch pots, clioice varieties $5.00 Smilax, strong 5.00 BkiDE AND MCRMET RoSES, stroni^- 6.00 Fakiugium ciHANDi:. slvfini;- 6.00 McCBEA & COIiE. Battle Creek, Uicli. Mention American Florist. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN plants ready in September and October; leading varieties. Prices per circular VIOLKTS— Marie Loutse and Swanley White. Young clumps for winter forcing .^">OiJ per 100. Smilax— Strong young plants from 3-inch pots. 12 iJO per 100. AL.VSSUIVI— Double for winter bloom, from :Mnch pots. $4,00 per 1(0. Send for circular. W. R. SHELMIRE. Avondale. Chester Co.. Pa. Mention American Florist. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Best market sorts in 30 varieties from 3-inch pots, $3.00 per ICO. SMILAX. from 2H-inch pots, $1.50 per ico; 812.00 per 1000. Address J. Q. JStirjro^%?%r, :F'iSia::K:iijij it. y. Mention American Florist. 2000 left ot line stucky pI;iiUs, several times cut l\u-k. Iioiii i'+'-ineh puts at, PKR 100 » 2.00 PKRIUOO IK. 00 TiOO nt inoo rates. HAMILTON. OHIO. MenttOD American Florist. i6 The American Florist. Aug. IS, New Geranium Omaha. lvi>. Am. Florist: — Hcicwith 1 send you some leaves olanew geranium (Dmalia), wliich I have grown for two seasons with most satisfactorj- results. The leaves are larger than those of Mme. Salleroi. with deep sinuses, and show as mueb if not more white than Mountain of Snow. We have had a wet season, with hot and sultry intervals, and yet this geranium has not damped a particle. I am growing it en masse. W. K. .\d.\ms, Sup't Parks. Omaha, Neb. [The leaves sent were of verj- large size for this classof geraniums, deeply cut and strongly variegated, as above de- scribed. If it does as well elsewhere as at Omaha it will certainly prove a useful addition to our list of this class of bed- ding geraniums. — Ed.] Smilax and Clematis. How long will a smilax \kA last? Will we get iK-tter strings by replanting now with young plants than we can from an old bed which has been in use for three years? Which is the best way to propagate the large flowering clematis and when is the proper time' Sihscriber. A very large stock ol young Roses of the lead- ing bedding and forcing varieties. Also large stock of same in 5 and 6-inch pots. The best and newest of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CARNATIONS and general greenhouse stock. Trade list mailed on application. JACOB SCHULZ, IMPORTED H. P. ROSES, Workeil inw <.n ihe Maneltl St'ick. offer the best re- ■olu to the florlBi bloomliiK freely HndKivloKpleoty of catllDKB for propaffKtintf qutckly. Fine plants for Kale \ij the lUU ur lOOU, at low rates. Price LiBts \<< applicants. Address WILLIAM H. SPOONER, .I.VMAICA PI,.\IN. (HOHton), MASS. G. BENARD, ORLEANS, FRANCE. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS SPECIAL OFFER FOR FALL DELIVERY. GOOD STRONG PLANTS. I'er 100 Per 1000 Mme. AuifURtliie r.ulnoliean (hybrid t««> 'jr l.\ Kr&nce. white, extra for forcing I.I 00 C«pt. Chrtily, l.a Kranre. Hout. de la Malmation. Anna tUI KilOUW Clamaui Vuicclla. 'Jyrairaniplanied.. .1 •■ Vll«1t>a. 2 ■• Ixmlrera ratliulaU aarea. .? yrn tn'd. . Pmnoi Pluardl urafied 2 reari Ujrnanam Argent«um. I jr iranft'ted.. 2 yrn In p'lii Lllaa. Cbarin .X.. Rrari«<]2 Tcar> 2.10 '• pr% 00 40 00 30.00 4«) 400 I.CO S80 1 HO « W .10 00 10 00 20 00 30. CO ROSES, ROSES. ROSES. inv all lark'' *'■''■ hum fore- I inch poll iivnrdIM, l.'i. atidraD .<> !--T f'-'Fclrig, all the ol. II per li«l. Dra- (T !"|; 4-ln , •'2; dOll- ■ - . . . , f f,^,,J bl» 1-0 I ■ .ir..' ' 1 the :.:.--■■- . . ,„i all eUaaai'd i>ilc4;« \\:r.u 130 Monroe SI.. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. ME FIELD GROWN ROSES Splendid assortment Hybrid Perpetual, Moss and Climbing, best varieties for forcing and outdoor planting. No better plants grown. Full line Clematis, Shrubs, Hardy Plants, Hardy and Forcing Bulbs, Greenhouse Plants and Roses. Headquarters for 'f RUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, GRAPE ^ (VINES and SMALL FRUITS. C.\T-lLOaDES AND PKICK LIST FOR FALL, KBAUF IN AUGUST, FREE TO ALL. Correspondence solicited. Personal inspection invited. 3^ "yeears. ■yoo A-tsr^s, SS Cri*^^z:alrkoi;aiSes. THE STORRS & HARRISON GO. FAINESVILLE, Lake Co., OHIO. WELL GROWN STOCK FOR FORCING. Brides, Papa Gontier, Mermet, Niphetos, Perle des Jardins, Duchess of Albany, Mme. Watteville, Mme. Hoste, Marechal Niel, Safrano, Sunset, and Bon Silene. Tl)is stocl< is from 2, -1 and 5-iiicli pots. Plants are strong and have large wliito ronls^ and are in splendid cnndition for immediate planting. Send for sample and special low prices. Write for my Florist Catalogue ol specialties In Flower Seeds. H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, 111. ROSES FOR FORCING. ROSES Hride, 'erle, Mermet, Gontier, Duchess of Albany, Hoste, Sunset, I,a France, Bon Silene, Wootton, Niphetos, American Ileauty, in 2, 3 and 4-inch pots. OUR FAMOUS WORLD'S FAIR SET OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. AND ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES. DRACSKA TERMIKAI.IS AND FAItMS, 4 and 5-inch pots. Geranium novelties. Pelargo- nium--, Kuclisijis. Hydrangeas, Vincas, Violets, and other miscellaneous stock. TrireM given 011 applMHtiun. GEO. W. MILLER, 1748 N. Haisted St., Chicago. We have S.OOQ lirst class FOKCING K()Si;S, i;ni\vn Ironi l\v(i-eved cultini;s in .i and l-incii puis, entirely Ireo III mildew. MME. HOSTE, LA FRANCE 3-iticli pots, $9.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100. PERLE, BRIDE, MERMET, NIPHETOS 31110:1 puts, S7.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 10c. ROSES. .1. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURd. PA. 10,000 ROSE PLANTS. Strong liealthy stoclc in fine condition for planting, In .'l-ln. pots, !SH per lOO: in 4-ln. !#10 per lOO. PerlEs, Merraeis, Hiplieios, Wa'.ieville, llooliers, Brides, la France, lacqs, anil Aniericau Beaniies. Cut Flowers. Smilax and Adiantum. 25,000 field grown '^arnations. Hin;e's White, Lamborn, Anna Webb and Porlia, $8 per 100. New Scarlet Ruby Knq $15 per 100. 25.000 Neapolitan Violets, strong clumps, ready In Sept . $8 per too. .A.. ^I. J.'1I£I«*«UIV, Croi •i-\.iv'<.>I I , «J!o>>ii. 27S hride^. Mncli pnl-- tl ii els. 25 cts. 225 Niphetns, 3-incli puts at 5 cts. 75 U'lii Silene, 3-iiich pots at 5 cts. Nlro plnntR L. L. MAY & CO., FItrisIs and Seedsmen, sr. i-,\i>i„ ^iiNv. FORCING ROSES. VERY STRONG. I'orle* dm .liirdlMN. Morumi, Nliihetoii. 1'he Brl*i<«. r.m Kmnm, M Nlol. '-•'i,-lnch poin, Ki niir lUJ; 2 Inrh iHitH, ft; 100 (i>iirh i'. Murniei. I'urlo noi Jar* rllna. NlphfilOR. 1 Un Hrl: (lotlUle Hixioort i Inch. fiU. HnilUi In > Incli puti. mrnniiC, f.> HOOPESTON FLORAI. CO , IIOOI'I.SION, II. I., y OU DONT HAVE, TO BUY fl PIG IN fl BAG. I'lT IIIU BRIDES and MERMETS, in 3-inch pols. . . .$7.00 ■• 4-inch pots. . . . 10.00 100 MME. HOSTE. 3-Inch poll 7 00 'riie«c mits nri- line, mid sd sure are we thnt tlicy will liivc peiTcrt HatisBctioii thnt they nill he sent C. (1. I). N. n— At the SpriiiK Hxhiliitloii of the I'enn- Kvlvniiin liorticnltiirftl Society our Mernietfl. llriden. Conticrii niul Niphcton, exliiblted liy Jcs Kifl Wt Son, were awarded Kirst I'reniiuniH over nil rompctllorN. KvinrinliiT Iheno |ilnnlii nri) A I. "VVi^i. XN' » 1 1 It I c? r, ntlvllli', ■i--! Wllrd. IMIII.,\I>I':M-IIIA, I'A. i8gi. The American Florist, 17 SMILAX, Full of roots, ready for immediate plantins; and will make a crop at once. I iHiJ^L^i^E: 2,500 of them at $30.00 per thousand; $3.50 per hundred. Also 400 JACQUES in 4-inch pots, at $12.00 per hundred. J. C. YAUGHAN, * * CHICAGO. Having grown and raised a large supply of APPLE GERANIUM SEED, Every grain warranted true and growth of lS9l, I am prepared to till all orders sent to me. Samples of 25, 50 and 100 seeds will be sent. Unknown parties will remit at 1000 seed rates. PRICES. Per 1000 1000 Seed $3.00 5000 Seed 2.50 10,000 Seed or over 2.00 Sent postpaid on remittance or C. O. D. by e.xpress. 2005 Bath Ave, Galveston, Texas. AUGUST ROLKER \ SONS Supply the trade n^itli all FLORISTS GOODS, Seedfl* Bulbs, Imported Plants* Suppliest Ktc, Ktc. For prices examine AVholeBHle Catalogue. Address with business card 136 & 138 West 24th Street, STATION E. NEW YORK. PT-^i^-ine MAXIMA. DiUlllLib Sun Bleached. Fine stock of this Grass just cured. In not less than 25 pound lots, 25c. per pound. Cash with order. THEODORE SPADING, NEW BUFFALO, MICH. PATALOGUES. % \ MAKE 'EM, WITH CUTS AND "KNOW HOW." J. Horace McFarland, FLORAL DESIGNS. The help for Cut Flower workers. 162 pages, colored plates. Edition nearly exhausted ; speak quick. Address (with $3.50 for the book) J. HORACE McFARLAND, Box 655. HARRISBURG. PA. TTi THE NURSERY BOOK, by L. MLL H. Bailey, assisted by noted propagators. Describes best methods of propagating over 2000 Varieties of cultivated plants. Nearly 100 lllustra- PROPAGATION lirplv.J?e^ts.'^'°"''*'°°^ THE RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, Times BoUdlng, NEW YORK. ABOUT EXCELSIOR STANDARD FLOWER POTS, ^ "'ith Patent Ventilated and Perfect Drainage Bottom. (1 7f T^T^V We beg leave to call your attention to our i\yi.\j, EXCELSIOR STANDARD POTS. You cannot ell afford to be without them, as they are especially adapted for giowing Chrysanthemums and all valuable plants. FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARDED WHEREVER SHOWN. We still carry in stock a full line of the regular "STANDARD" POTS. When writing for price list state sizes and quantity wanted. Price List tent on application to THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., wha^V'onS't'r'eet, Philadelphia, Pa. AHEAD OF EVERYTHING. We Follow None, Prize or No Prize. Our latest improvements in machinery produce a Standard Pot which for lightness, smoothness and durability, has never been equaled. Customers buying of us will SAVE ONE-THIRD IN FREIGHT. And to prove this, we give below a table showing number in Crate and WEIGHT of same, which speaks for itself : It will be seen at a glance, that our pots are one third lighter than formerly, and yet we claim that owing to the superior quality of our clay and im- proved machinery, they are stronger than any pot in the market, and we franltly ask you to make the Size. No. In Crate. 154-inch 3,000 2 •• 2.400 2M " 1,750 .... 2C " 1,450 3 " 1,280 ^a " 800 4 " 600 ... Weight. . 250 lbs, ... 250 " ...260 " ... 260 " ... 350 " ... 350 " ... 350 " test. |y Send for Pkices. NEW CROP EVERGREEN GUT FERNS Special attention paid to supplying the wliolesale trade. single thoasand, SI. 35; In lots of five thonsand and upwards, C. O. D., Sl.OO per thousand. CANCV. DAGGER SPHAGNUM MOSS. ed,"f)RY*or GREEN, ll.TO per barrel; B barrels, $5.00. 20 barrels, J15 00. BOCecoming to a guest of Buffalo, and Waller's a[)peal to the sympathetic managers resulted in relief by W. A. Adams Ijcing elected to umpire each alternate inning. The applause when earned runs were made was loud and lengthy and wasonly cxcecdeil in volume of sound by the vehe- ment railings, groans and dissenting shouts made against the decisions of the guileless and tran(|uil umpires. Andy Ailams' crippled leg did not ineap.'ieil.'ite him a whit for umpiring. Compared with hissize liepffa liberal public tcti minuleii after the closing hour of the Rhow. A return chiillengc for the cant Hi
  • IALS.-For Skin Diseases and Kill- -ng Vermin mix one part of Fir-Tree Oil with three parts of warai water and wet the affected part each day. In some cases it may be used stronger For Ring-worm apply full strength with a brush each day. • FOR KIRUS INFKCTED WITH PARA- SITKS.-Put a tablespoonful of Fir-Tree Oil in one quart of warm water and dip the bird in it. taking care that its eyes are protected, bold the bird in one hand for one minute, then dip Into clean tepid water; this may be repeated. If necessary a much weaker solution may be used with a spray producer. Sold in Bottles and Tins. Manufaclurer—Z. GRIFFITHS HUGHES, MANCHESTKK, ENGLAND. SOLD ay ALL SEEDSMEN. — Wholesale age.vts — A. ROLKER & SONS. NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. If in need of anyttiing in the FLORISTS' SUPPLY LINE, Send to us, we carry a complete line at lowest mar- ket prices. Iiii|>i>rterH, niHaufifti'l urern hikI DealfrH, PHILA. IMMORTELLE DESIGN CO. ~-.n .\rcli SI , I'lillHilelphiit, l'«. New KhI) rHtiilr)Kue unci Price I.lHt will L>c reudy fordliitrlbulliin nbout AuKUSt 10. IMll. OUR Half-Jone ^ % Engravings • • • ARE MADE BY • ■ • J. MANZ & CO., Enjiiavcrs, 107 Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Their work in this juurnal speaks for itsi-ll. Publishers Amekican Florist. IMPROVHl) (ILAZING. J. M. (Jasscr's I'aleiit Zinc Joints lor Bulling Glass with- out laps. 707 Euclid Arenue, CLEVELAND. OHIO. Slcam llcatcr for Sale. Oiiv No. II KI'IIMAN SI ICI'ACK IKII I.Kit, ilnl'il hill tltrn* lllitlllliH. ceo. HINMAN, ATLANT*. CA Ventilator Machinery FOR ALL CLASSES OF UHEENHOUSES EITHER FOR TOP OR SIDES. Awarded the on'y Certificate of Merit at Buffalo Convention. Patented Dec. 10, 1889. Write for Catalogue before order- iug elsewhere. YOUNGSTOWN, O. CONSERYMORIES, GREENHOUSES, ETC. Erected In any part of the V\. S. or Canada Olazed on tbe HELLIWELL PAT. IMPERISHABLE SYSTEM OR WITH PUTTY. For further testimonials, illustrated catalogue or estimates, address Josephus Plenty, HORTICULTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. NEW YORK OFFICE; 145 Litieriy Sireei. M41L OFFICE AND WORKS: 148-156 "jersey'cuyf' AI,I,^IZES (IP SINOLE AND DOITBl.K THICK GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. — ALL GLAZIERS' SUPPLIES. — 0^ Write Tor Latest pricea. Mention Amerlcfin Florist. ESTABLISHED. 1866, Wire D Manufactured by 33S East 21st Street. - NEW YORK. Jl. MYKRSDOKKKR & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ONLY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE CEFREY FLORIST LETTERIo'. I :l <;r<> Nlta'l, ItOSTON. MANS. MaiiUlacllirii THE HEST LETTERS IN THE MARKET. Hlxin mi'liM'h iiiicl '.'liii li. I'J im p«r lUJ. I'liteiit ItiMUHinr with ftu'h Icetor. WHEAT DCSICNS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ai.KNTfi: A, H<>lki'r .t Hmi«. Niiw ^ drk-, V. K. Me- Alllnter.'.'.' IX'y Ht.. N.\ .. K Itiiuliiiiiii. riilliiilolphlu: .1 A. Htm morn, 'roriiritc. Out,. A if I. lor rtiMiidii. Ydii will iviu'lit the Ami:kii;an Hl(j- KIST by nu-nlioniiij; it every time you write an advertiser in its columns. i8gi. The American Florist. 19 ESTABLISHED 1854. Devine's Boiler Works. THE FLAT TOP TYPE Wrought Iron Hot Water Boilers ■^(Sni^ fe ^ #* ^5 "M^ ^ e^ ^ mi f^ ^ M ■A X Capacity from 350 to 10,000 feet ol lour-inch pipe Send for New List. FRANK DAN RUSH, Att'y, 87 S. CANAL STREET, CHIOA.OO. KROESCHELL BROS. Greenhouse ^ Boiler, 41 to 55 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, shell, tirebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around ( front, sides and back). Write for information T-i^iflMERicAN Florist Qo.'s DIRECTORY f FLORISTS, ^—QF NURSERYMEN, [ SEEDSMEN, OIF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, No one in the Trade can afford to be without it* Address : American Florist Co. 54 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Flo- rist every time you write any of the advertisers on this page. ©liiito^i liBi all 1 tttwili 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, verj little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. L WOLFF MFG. CO., 93 to 117 W. Lake Street, CHICAGO. WHITE FOR ILl-DSTKATED CIRCULAR. GALVANIZED IRON GREENHOUSES ENTIRE. No more decaying and sagging bars and frames. Solid Angle Iron Struct- ines. NO PAINTIHG AND REPAIRING. We have built the largest plant in the United States. Send for sample bars and circulars. M. H. CRITTENDEN & SON, NIINNEAF'OLIS, IVIINN. SPRING STEEL GALVANIZED? ARMORED FOR WATER, AIR, STEAM, ACIDS, OILS, LIQUORS, GAS, SUCTION, And for any and every purpose for which a hose can be applied. Sizes, yi inch to 42 inches diameter. The making, vending, or use of any Serviceable Armored Wire Bound Hose not of our manufac- ture is an infringement on one or more of our Patents. The rights secured to us render each individual dealeror user responsible for such unlawful use with all the consequences thereof. For prices and discounts address WATERBURY RUBBER tO., Sole MPg and Owners of all the Sphincter Grip Armored Hose Patents. 49 Warren Street, New York. J-. C. ■V.A.XJG-HA.IT, A-G-T., GHICA-GO. 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 CYPRESS. Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet long. \W Send for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Hamilton Co., LOCKLAND, OHIO. Mention American Florist. THE ILLUSTRATED Dictionary °! Gardening A PRACTICAL HNCYCLOP/tDIA OF HORTICULTURE. INVALUABLE FOR REFERKNCE. Price, complete in fuur volumes, $20, carriaije puiil til any part of the United States. AddresB AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 54 La Salle St.. CHICAGO. CLEAR CYPRESS SASH BARS JOHN L. DIEZACO. 530 North Halsted Street. CHICAGO, ILL. s A S H HAIL Lock the door BKFORK the horse is stolen. Do it »ffO W 1 JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A , Saddle Rhar, H.J. THIS PROGRESSIVE IGE Demands more investments in accessories, tools, so to speak. To-day Long's Floral Photographs, Commend themselves strong in this line. Desij;nedfortheuseof Florists in taking Lirders. Send for list to the publisher. Mention American Flonst. 20 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Index to Advertisers. AbelCCiCo n: AdTertlBlnn Rates etc 10 Baker Alfred K 32 BalU'baa D ....32 Bailer K A M Barnard W W AOo.. .25 Bamegat Moss A I'eat Co 37 Bar Co Hort 80c 34 BajersdorferB ft Co 183« Berger H H 4 Co 33 Bird KW*8on I" Blanc A 13 2C BookTIieo IS Bul«lano K W 17 Bonsall Jos E U BracneLB IT 35 BockbeeHW 15 l« BuddenborK Herman . .1^ BnrnsA Baynor 11 BurrowJ G 15 Buxmn Geo B H CarmodyJ D 37 Cefrer letter Co 18 Clark Bros 2S Cralib4 Hunter 2o CralK Robert 38 Crittenden M H * Bon 19 Dale U ^ Detroit UeutInK A „ LlKhling Co -20 DereerJ A Mi" OeTlne's Boiler Wksld 3(1 Dick JohnSr 1" Dictionary of Qarlen- Ing m Ulei, Jobn L.,*Co in Dillon. J. L. II; Dreer H. A 1. 27 Dunlop John H 2T Elliult Wm U :M Billion 4 Knebn 11 KllwancerJu Barry 27 Kly zl)el-'oresi4Co....l3 Krnest Will H 37 Kancourt Win K '1 KleldS B JJ KosterL H 26 Foster J'H -■■■■]* Gardiner J 4 Co. .25% 28 Oa<»erJ M U 18 (iriHin Thomas 25 Uumm Waller L 27 Ual 1 Association 19 HammoDd, BenJ 17 Hancock Geo 35 HarmsE J U Hartford 4 Nlcbols....U Helnl JnoG 24 Herendeen MfK.Co....3*i Harr, Albert M II Besser W J U Hews A II 4 Co 29.37 BUI KU 4 Co 14 3! Blninan (is 18 Blppard E 18 36 BltcblngsA Co 20 38 Hooker. H. M 18 lioopestnn Floral Co. .It: Horan Bd« C 11 Hnnbes EG 18 BalseboBch Bros 13 BoDifeld \V M 37 Bant B II II Honter Frank D II Jajid 4 Co 15 Jennlntfs B B LS JimslenCH M Kennloott Bros U 20 Krause F W 28 Kramer I N 4 Son 14 Kreta^'e V. H 43on 13 Krick W C . 25 Kroeschel! Bros 19 LainK Jobn ^V Sons 15 LuiubJamesM 2.'i I a uocbe stjtshi 11 L^kland LumberCo. . 19 34 36 Long Daniel B l'.» il Low HuBh 4 Co 33 .McBride Alex 14 McCarthy N F 4 Co. ...11 McCrea A Cole 15 McFarlandJH 17 Manz J 4 Co 18 Man Frederick U Manpay W A 17 MavLL4Cn Hi Miller. Geo. W 16 Milley Jainei 2,1 Moffatt G J 1:: Nanz 4 Neuner '.?? Petrlct C ■-'; Phlla. Im. Design Co. .IS Pierce Butler4Pleroe..2n Pierfon A N n; Pterson F 11 4 Co.... 27 31 Pltcheri Manda 32 PiltsburK Clay Mf(t C0..37 Plenty Josephus 18 P.obst Bros Floral Co. 24 unaber City Mch wks..36 Randall A I. 11 ReckJohn 14 Reed 4 Keller 18 Rlectaers F A 48obne..li Roemer Fred 28 Rolker. A. 4 Bona 17 Kupp II S4San 15 Rupp .lohn F 15 Rural Pub Co 17 SaltfordW 9 27 8ander4Co 14 Schneider h^ed 15 8chuiz Jacob ..16 Schultz H 4Co 11 Scollay John A 2(1 Shelmire W R 15 Sheridan W F 11 2i'. Siebrecbt4Wadley 14 Simons R E 11 SIpBe Dnpirel 4 Co 17 ijituatlons. Wants 12 SmithCAFIoraICo II Smith Henry Hi Spading Theodore 17 SpoonerWm H 10 Steffens N 18 Stewart, Wm. J 11 32 8torr6 Jc Harrison Co ..16 ■e held at Washington September lilj to 2+ inclusive, promises to Ixr a mrist interesting session of that body. The city of Washington was selected on the s|K'cial invitation of the Sicretary of Agriculture, and the meetinjjs will be held in the hall of tlic National Museum. Express Rates. Why is there so little said in rcjjnrd to the hi>:h rates cluirj-ed by express com- panies? It is :i serious hinileranee to the retail de;der, eB|K'ci;illy in the south and west, where pKinls h.ivc to l>c shipiH'd louK (list.'incefl. Cannot some- thinK Ik' done by the combined elForts of the tiriristsof this I 'nited States? At least is it not worth a trial? If we make no demands we c.inimt reasonably cx|»eet the companies to do anything. Ix-l us hear from our brother florists on the sub- icet while at Toronto. NcwjKjrt, Ark. Wm. .\I. Uowi'.n. GREENHOUSE HEATINGa"»VENTILATING. HORTICULTURAL flRGHITECTURE AND BUILDING. HITGHIIHGS & Go., 233 Mercer St., New York. Greenhouses Constructed with Posts, Rafters, Purlins, Sills, Gutters, Columns, and Brackets, all of IRON. And Glazing Bars, Ventilating ^//^f Sash and Siding of WOOD. '/'rj^^i Estimates for the Ueatiitg; and \'eiiti- •^^^ latlnj; Apparatus furnished sepa- ///.*55»5; rately if <» 4-]%h. S:t\«'« 25 |»«'l- s..^ 4>4*ii( III rii4>l. (iivi's II unlfunii hint il»,v tiiiil iilirhl. Full.v H"M. li.-ljtil.lf AiriMits hi nil I In- li'iuMmr «-ltl«'H mix) mwns In ihe I nil.'. I Sliili^,. Ncnd ff»r ii<*«' fiifnlou'ii**. .\(liIroMs PI ERCE,BUTLER& PIERCE MFC. CO. SYRACUSE, N. Y., U. S. A. Mention Amerloan riorlst. B0LTONw";tbrHEATER POn WARMING nKBIOCNCKS, CiR EENHOUSESy SCHOOLS, HOSPI SCRANTO.s, I*.\., Mnr. if>, 1S91. Cctillcnicfi : T'lic llwlloti ill my ((■'•'O- tioime nt Ii.iIinii uni I,h with tlic most complete linliHrficlion ; coiiHiiniptioii of fiifl very llKtit I iini for hot w.ilcr TirHt, Inst nnd ntwayH; tlilnli ll much bcllcr than •team. Yours truly, }M\. V. IJi;.. ^u.N, I*rc*. Oic2/oii .VI fg. Co. Mention American KInrlat. TALS, KTC. Hrit.l for lllii.lr>iT-.t n.M.li "Vl'.ii^rti I'.iit WiHTRii H.ionii.' DETROIT HEATING AND Lighting COMPANY, rACTOftv AND « 550 WIGHT STREET. HOMi oprica, DETRO'T URANCHtft : Nrw VOHK, IIOSTON. CMICAOO, BT. LOUIH, NfW ONlVANft. oontNAcTom ton cook couiivi a.Kfi.t A CMITH CO., OHIOAOO. CONVENTION SUPPLEMENT. Vol. Yll. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 13. 1891. Supplement to No. 167. Principal Toronto Hotels. RATE NAME. CAPACITY. PER BAY. Queens Hotel, Headquarters, 78 to 92 Front St. 300 $3.00 to $4,00 Rossin House, King and York Sts. 250 3.00 to 4.00 Walker House, Front and York Sts. 250 2,00 to 250 Palmer House, King and York Sts. 250 2.00 Arlington Hotel, Kingand John Sts. 200 3.00 to 4.C0 St. James Hotel, 15 York St. (opp. station) 50 1.50 Albion Hotel, Market Square. 300 i.oo Elliott House, Church and Shuter Sts. 150 2.00 Hotel Metropole, King and York Sts. 75 2 00 Avondale Hotel, Simcoe and Wellington. 50 1.50 Richardson House, King and Spadina. 100 1.50 International Hotel, Front and Simcoe. 200 1.50 Black Horse Hotel, Front and George. 125 1. 00 Russell House, 215 Yonge St. 50 1.50 Power House, King and Spadina. 90 1.50 Schiller House, 120 Adelaide St. E. 50 i.oo Lakeview Hotel, Parliam't and Winchest'r. 75 1.50 Keachie's Hotel, (European) 30 King St. W. 50 Empress, Yonge and Gould. 100 i.oo to 1.50 The majority of the above hotels are in the business portion of the city,thecenter of which is about one and a half miles from the convention hall in the Horticul- tural Gardens. Street cars pass the dooi'S of all of them, making communication between hotel and hall quite easy. Members wishing to secure accommo- dation before hand will do well to com- municate at once with Mr.J.H. Dunlop, 1 McKenzic avenue, Toronto, Ont. Names and Addresses of Chairmen of Committees of Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Club for S. A. F. Con- vention, August, 1891. Reception Committee — Mr. John Cham- bers, Superintendent Parks and Gardens, St. Lawrence's Hall, Toronto, Ont. Trade Exhibit Committee— Mr. Thomas Manton, florist, Eglinton, Ont. Entertainment Committee — Mr. W. J. Laing, 411 Huron street, Toronto, Ont. Ladies' Committee— Mrs. Eraser, flo- rist, Spadina Crescent, Toronto, Ont. Introduction Committee — Mr. F. G. Foster, florist, Hamilton, Ont. Decoration Committee — Mr. C. Arnold, florist, 521 Queen street, W., Toronto, Ont. Finance Committee— Mr. J. H. Dunlop, florist, corner of Bloor street and Mc- Kenzic avenue, Toronto, Ont. Printing and Badge Committee — Mr. S. E. Briggs, of the Steele Brothers Co., cor ner of Front and Jarvis streets, Toronto, Ont. Bureau of Information — Mr. George Vair, care SirD.S.McPherson's Chestnut Park, Toronto, Ont. FF FOR TOROMTO Boston to Toronto. Very low rates have been secured over the Canadian Pacific railroad, and no certificates will be required in order to secure reduced fares. The route is over the southern division of the Boston & Maine (formerly the Boston & Lowell) through Lowell, Nashua, Manchester and Concord to Newport, Vt., and thence by Canadian Pacific railroad via Montreal, where it is expected that the Montreal delegation will join the Boston party and accompany them to Toronto. The party will leave Boston at 9 A. m. Monday, August 17, going through without stop, and arriving at Toronto early Tuesday morning, the opening day of the conven- tion. Philadelphia to Toronto. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia has decided to go bj- the Pennsylvania road via Lancaster, Harrisburg, Williamsport, Watk'ns Glen, Niagara Falls and through by all rail to Toronto. A special parlor and sleeping coach, together with a com- bination baggage and passenger car, will take the party through without change. Delegates from Baltimore, Washington and points south can join the party at Harrisburg. The train will leave Broad street station 8:50 A. M. Monday, Aug. 17. The fare will be full rate going and one-third rcttn'ning on presentation of certificate in the regular way. New York to Toronto. The New York delegation to the To- ronto convention will take the train leaving New York at 5 p. m., August 17, on the West Shore railroad. The route will be to Lewiston on the Niagara river by rail, thence down the Niagara and acrossthe lake by boatto Toronto, arriv- ing there at 10:30 a. m. on Tuesday. Fare from New York and return $12.70, on the certificate plan. Chicago to Toronto. The rate from Chicago to Toronto and return, via the Niagara Falls Short Line and the Canadian Pacific, will be $16.60. Train leaves Dearborn station at 3 p. m. August 17, and reaches Toronto at 8:45 A. M. on the ISth. Special sleepers will be provided, and there will be no change of cars. Florists in the west and north- west are invited to travel with the party from this point. Society of American Florists. PROGRAMME TORONTO MEETING. TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 1891. FIBST DAY— Opening Session, 11 o'clock, A. M. ADDRESS OF WELCOME — RESPONSE, JUDGE C. W. HOITT, OF NASHI'A, N. H. — PRESI- DENT NORTON'S ADDRESS — REPORTS: SEC- RETARY; TREASURER; STANDING COMMIT- TEES AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES — MIS- CELLANEOUS BUSINESS — DISCUSSION OF PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. There will be a delegate meeting of gardeners' and florists'clubs at 2:00p.m. FIRST DAY— Evening Session, 7:30 o'clock. ESSA y—The Future of Floriculture tu America, If. A. M AND A, Shoii Hills, N. J. Review of New Platils—IVM. FALCONER, Glen Cove, N. Y. The Qurslion Box. (See h-lo-.r,) Wednesday, August 19. i89i. SECOND DAY— Morning Session, 10 o'clock. Selection of place of meeting and nomi- nation of officers for 1892. ESSA y— Sub-Tropical Bedding, DA VID ALLAN, Mt. Auburn, Mass. ESSAY—Aquatic Bants, BENJ. GREY, Maiden, Mass, ESSA Y—Begonias; Flowering and foliage,- their value as bedding and decorative plants, JOHN CHAMBERS, Toronto, Out. Election of state vice-presidents by state delegations after close of morning session. The bowling contest will take place on this afternoon, place and hourto he announced hereafter. SECOND DAY— Evening. The evening of Wednesdaj', August 19, will be devoted to the annual meetings of the following auxiliary societies: The Florists' Protective Association will meet at 7 P. M. H. B. Beattv, Oil City, Pa., sec'y. The Florists' Hail Association will meet at 8:30 p. M. John G. Esler, Sad- dle River, N. J., Sec'y. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1891. The American Chrysanthemum Society will meet at 9 A. .m. THIRD DAY— Morning Session, 10 o'clock. , Election of officers. ESSA Y— Credits, H. B. BEATTY, Oil City, Pa. ESSA Y— Store Trade, IVnt. H. Long, Boston, Mass. ESSAY— IVinter Flowering Plants Suitable for Decorations, U'.H. TAPLfN, Holmesburg, Pa. THIRD DAY— Evening Session, 7:30 o'clock. ESSA y— Carnations to Date, FRED DORNER, Lafayette, Ind. Question Box. (See below.) Final Committee Reports. QUESTION BOX. The following subjects for the Question Box have been already sent in, and together with those placed in the box during the sessions will be assigned to gentlemen competent to reply to them on 22 The American Florist. Aug. /; tbe cvcniugs of the first and tliinl day. The questions will be grouped as nearly as ]X)ssiblc, so that subjects of general interest to the trade will be assigned to the first evening. Strictly cultural ques- tions and those relating to mechanical appliances in greenhouses will be assigned to the third evening. Five minutes will l)e allowed for each reply. SUBJECTS. Should Florists Charge for Boxing and Packing? How Can We Best Profit by the De- mand at special seasons? Is Miscellaneous Advertising in the Retail trade .\dvisable? How to Successfully Manage Floral Exhibitions? What Are the Best Twenty Foliage Plants and the Best Twenty Flowering Plants for Decorative Gardening. What arc the Best Twelve Companions to India Rubbers and Lataniasfor House Decoration? New Ideas in Greenhouse Construction and Heating? Best Method of Tempering Ilvdrant Water? Best Method of Distributing Liquid Manure? Growing Roses for Summer Use? The Best Varieties of Gladiolus for Forcing? How to Master the Green Fly? How to Mend a Rubber Hose? Friday, aug. 21, i89i. FOURTH DAY, .\n excursion on Lake Ontario by invi- tation of the Gardeners' and I'lorists' Club of Toronto. The Entertainment Programme. TUESDAY, Ladies' Drive, Etc. Hacks will start from OucenV. Hotel .-tt 2 r. -M. sharp, pass princijial streets, pub- lie buildings, private residences, etc., leaving the visitors on the ferry wharf. I'erries will take them to the Island Park, where light refreshments will be served and a military b.-ind will be in attendance. The ferries run to ;ind fro every '|uarter of an hour. WEDNESDIkV, Garden Party at Rosedale, tendered l>y Alderman Hallam. .Members will take the Sherbourne street ears at 2 i'. .M., and ride to the end of the track. The cirs start from the corner of York .'ind IVonl streets near the Oueen"s Hotel, running up Vork to King and along King to Sherbourne, paHRing close to all the principal hotels, l-'roin the end of track to Alderman Hal- lam'» residence 'busses will convey all who wish to ride the remaining distance f>f three-fourths of a mile. THURiDAY, Bowling Contest. .\t the \ictori:i Club, 2tj."i Huronstrect, at 'i f. M. Take McCaul street or Sp;i- ilina and Hloor or Carlton and College cor*. FRIDAY, Entertainment Tendered by the City and the Gardeners and riorlsis or Toronto. Stcambo.-il will leave wharf at foot of Vongc utreet at 1 1 A. M. Hh.-irp, and after n «ail on the lake will leave tile memlK-rs at the exhibition grounds, where liineli will t)C scrveil in the Annex building, after which there will Ix- gamed ot cricket, base ball and r|uoilit. King direct or Ouecn utrect cam will convey paHHengerH back to the citv. The exhibition ground* arc two mile* from center of citv. Whk!« you write nn odvcrti»cr tell him that you nnw hi* nrlvrrtincment in the Amkkican I'i.omist. The Prize Cup offered by the Gardeners and Florists' Ci.uh of Toronto IN THE Bowling Tournament Cup is shown reduced one-half in size The Bowling Tournament, The bowling tournament will t;ike place Thursday afternoon :it 2 o'clock at the \'ietori,T Club building, 2(i.''i Huron street. The contest between tlieconipetiiig tciins pTomises to be spirited and it will un- doubtedly luniisli mill li enterlainnient to oidookcrs. To re.'icli the club building take McC.'iul street. or Spinlina and llloor, or C.'irltoii find College cars. The teams will be composed of five or six men from cicli club, the number to Ik- determined at the opening of the contest. The Tournament will becomlucted under the Hii|H'r\ ision olMr. John .N. May, wlm upon the invitation of the Toronto club has kindl\- eonncnted to act :ih mannger of the affnir. The Toronto club offers as a prize to the winning team the lK',-iiitifiil cup of wliieli we picsent an engraving, the pic- ture showing the cup reduced onchall in size. 'nil-: Hii.iis. Ivaeh dub to roll two full g.unes of ten Irames e.icli, changing .'illeys cub g.nine. At the close, the club li:iving niadc the highest total score sli;ill be the winner of the cup. In event of ,iny two chilis milk- ing a tie of the highest scores, e.-ieh club so tying sh.dl roll one full g,'mie e;ieli to decide tile g;une , I ml llieiliib in.iking the highest score sli;ill be tin- wiiinei. Tlie gener.'il rules governing the whole will be what .-lie known .-is the revised rules of the National Howlers' Association. Ivaeli club eiileriiig must elect or appoint .•I captain lor their team, with whom ;dl disputes (if .'inv I regarding the bie;iking of rules, etc., will be settled by tlieiimpire. Any furl her inform.'it icni desired may be i8qi. The American Florist. 23 ^ELLtSLEY 1 1 1 1 1 ii 1 WINCHEST MAP OF CENTRAL PART OP TORONTO had IVom the manager of the tournament, Mr. John N. Maj-, who may be seen at the (Jueen's Hotel. Duringthe afternoon Mr.W. J. Laing will dispense "bannoes" and lemonade at his greenhouses, three blocks from the bowl- ing alleys and invites all to partake of his hospitality. We give the word "ban- noes" as received in a late telegram. It may be some kind of fruit, a prohibition drink, or a "strike" ball, but whatever it is, it must be well worth discussing when W.J. L. telegraphs us to "hold the press a minute" in order to make the announce- ment. Our advice to the bowlers isdon't "go to press" until you have had some of the "bannoes." They may be the mas- cotte you need. Delrc.ates from points in the territory of the Central Passenger Association (west of Pittsburg and east of St. Louis) should not forget that their rail- road certificates must be vised bj' the representative of the association as well as by Secretary Stewart. The represen- tative of the association will be at the convention hall during the sessions of the society and at the Queen's Hotel at other times, on Thursday and Friday. The certificates will be valueless without the signature of this representative of the railroads which are members of the Cen- tral Passenger Association. Certificates irom points outside the territory of this association need only the signature of Secretary Stewart. Key to Map. Horticultural Gardens (Convention Hall.) Queen's Hotel (Headquarters). Walker House. Rossin House. Palmer House. International Hotel. Hotel Metropole. Black Horse Hotel. Arlington Hotel. Richards^m House. St. James' Hotel. Keachie's Hotel. Albion Hotel. Elliott House. Russell House. Power House. Schiller House. Lakevifw Hotel. Empress Hotel. Union Depot. Board of Trade. City Hall. PostofBce. Public Library. (Jueen's Park and University. Law Courts (O.sgoode Hall.) Young Mens' Christian .\ssociation. Street car Lines. Boston Gossip. Boston will show up in fine style at Toronto. Everybodj' is going. .\nd there will be an unusual number of ladjagA in the party. This will help to make \Wf company happy, especially Zirngiebel. All the heavy men will be there, Norton, Cox, Comley, Ewell and lots of 200 pounders. Warren Ewell is proud of his agility as well as his strength. He says, "there are few men as heavy as I am who will weigh as much." It is whispered that if it were not for the great bowling contest the delegation would be smaller by considerable. But never mind what the attraction may be, so long as we get them. I should not wonder if the sensation of getting under the old flag just once more is a big mag- net for some of the boys, even if they have.m.iny of them, thrown off their alle- giance to Her Majesty and placed them- selves under the protection of the Stars and Stripes for the remainder of their lives. Perhaps there is a little local pride too.for is not the worthy president a native Bos- ton boy? And then there are to be essays by Davie Allan on "Sub-tropical Bedding," bv W. H. Long on "Store Trade" and by 24 The American Florist. A^g- ^3, Ben Grev on liis favorite subject, "Aqua- tics." So with all these inducements is it surprising that there will be nobody left at home except those who unfortunately cannot go and the few old moss backs and scoffers who are always to be tound in any well regulated community? It looks as it President Norton would be fully recovered from that lameness by the time the train is ready for Toronto. It has been a source of much annoyance to him and amusement to his friends, who don't often get such a good opportunity to chaff him. But he says "he don't care so long as it happened at home; that's all that saved me." • That August meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club was not a bud one. Lawrence Cotter was in a generous mood and wanted the Club to pay all the expenses of the delegates to the Florist Club meeting at Toronto. But Law- rence's eloquence was unavailing, for he was promptly voted down, and the del- egates will pay their own bills. Chairman Elliott, of the late excursion committee, got his report in in his usual leisurely manner and it was accepted without comment. Elliott takes his time and is never in a hurry, hut he generally manages to get there all the same. Skipper McCarthy, one of the heroes of the recent boat episode, came in late, but was soon engaged with Warren liwell in an animated argument as to the value of the latter as ballast on that memorable occasion. Tom Co.x refused to be con- vinced of the wisdom of taking the ladies on the annual excursion, but he had his side of the argument all to himself Lit- 'Lijah Wood was skipping around as nimble as ever and couldn't let chrysan- themums alone for hvc minutes at a time. .\ letter from J. X. May, anouncing that he had been entrusted with the duty of managing the coming bowling contest, was read, and gavemuchencourageinent. Sam Coleman, chairman of the bowling committee, reported progress and gave a good account of phenomenal scores that have come to be the regular average with some members of his team. I wonder what Elijah Wood meant by addressing President Foster as "Noble <>rand." Perhaps he will tell us some time. W. J. S. The iiEADQi'ARTERS ol the American Florist arc Parlor B, Ouccn's Hotel. Call on us, and leave vour card when vou call. The Washington delegation will come wilhinstrnclions to invite tlic S. A. 1". to hold the next convention at the National Capital. The mrkti.si; of ilelegntes frf)ni I''l()- rinlH' Clnl)!> will Ik- held at the Pavilion (convention hall I on Tmsd.-iv rittiriKinii :il 'J o'clock. I'ar 100 $8.00 Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-in., 2 1-2 in., 6.00 Ferns in variety, 3-in., X.OO Fittonia Arjjyroneura, 2-in., 5.00 Clerfjdendron Balfruirii, 2-in., 4.00 fjrevilk-a Rolnista, 4-in., lo.tK) Begonia Metalica, $4, ?<'> and l(t.(K» Smilax, strnnn, <-in., S.CX) TUBEROUS BEGONUS FOR F/tLL DELIVERY. I'koiiST likos. i-i,(jkal co.. 1017 Broadway. KANSAS CITY, MO. Mantlfiri American KlorlaL. AUGHAN'S BULBS See our EXHIBIT at Toronto. PPPCQIAC These we have been shipping since July l5. Our bulbs I II IIIM HARRKII F'fst class Bulbs in all grades now ready. Let LILIum nHnniOII. ^j, ,,,^^,^ y^^,^ ^^^^^^5 Look at samples. ROMAN HYACINTHS. Full stock ready now, earlier than ever, bulbs are E.xtra line and up to size. The L. CANDIDUM. These we expect by August 20. bulbs are ready now. Fine, home-grown DUTCH BULBS ^'" ^^ ''^^''y about September 15-20 in full assort- UUlUll UULUOi yy^^Yii. Order now. I II Y flF THF UAI I FY win arrive in November. Special rates on *■"•' "' inu YHLLLl. ^,^5( Hamburg and Berlin pips. PRIMULA AND CINERARIA SEED. "^^^^^ ^^^^^f^^. PANSY SEED. PALMS, DRACENAS, ETC. U VAUGHAN'S "INTERNATIONAL" NEW CROP SEED. This you can buy at our exhibition stand at Toronto. IT IS UNEQUALED. pnCCO Get our prices on forcing stock (4-inch), also Clotilde Soupert, nuoLO. jvji,,^ Pierre Guillot, Waban, and other Novelties. Clematis, Imported Roses, Azaleas. Visit our greenhouses. We have an excellent stock of all the best kinds, including D. Lindeni. Visit i>ur greenhouses. Wc are Headquarters on everything of this class, and make prices lower than ever. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ^tr't^r^^^'"' "" "' "" "'"' HOLLY AND GREEN. Book orders with our Agents at the Toronto meeting and you WILL GET IT if it grows. OUR MOTTO: "All Florists' Stock in Season.' S VAUGHAN'S BULBS. 5,000 POT GROWN CYGAS REVOLUTA. L,KNI>II> VOUNd 8TI KF, WITH CI.KAN, Kli'K I'OI.IAiiK. Bulbs with onu to two luHves Ti to '.> Inchon hinK, tlh por lOO. LnrKor bulbH with uno to two leiivoH s to 12 Inchon lonv. %« por III]. Ilulhn with two to thri'o loHVOH S l(» 12 Inches lonK. *".'» i>er lUO. Hiilbn with three Id llvf loHvon 10 t(» H Inciion ionK, MOO per lOU. Iliilbn with three to nix leiiven 10 to 1(1 Inchon Iook. llfiO per 100. Ilulhn Willi fourtoHlx lofives II to IS Inchon IonK, 1200 per lOU. Buliin with «lx to nevon lotivon III to 20 Inchon in lenuth, r^l.'O per 100. I.tirtter plnnts with from 10 to 2ri per- fect ICHVcn 20 to .'III Inchon In toUKth, from «I0 tu «I6, r20, %%>. VM. MO nnd $fiO por pair. DION EDULE Similar to Cycas, very hardy ;iiul li.iiulsi'mc p.ilin, oiu' to two leaves (> to 10 iiu'lu's lung, 515 per 1(K). Stronger plants, one to hvM leaves ,S In 12 inches long, 525, Larger bulbs line,' Im Imir leaves 15 In 20 iiulies imig. Si each. S.iinpin plants oT the ahovo jlzes can lie seen at the Florists Exhibit, Toronto JOHN G. HEINL, TERRE HAUTE, IND. .M.oiLlon Aiiiorlcnn Klorlnt. iSgi. The American Florist. 25 F*lease \vrite for Special Quotations on lA^lT "^ ^^^^ Full Stock of Bulbs in season. "QUALITY IS THE BEST TEST OF PRICES." READY now: TUIvIP^. LIL HARRISII, all sizes. ROMAN HYACINTHS. LIL. CANDIDUNl. KREESIA REERACTA ALBA. CALLA BULBS. NEW CROP FLOWER 8EED8: Clnoloest Streiii^s*. Pansy, Primula, Cyclamen, Mignonette, Etc. Etc. Tri:»^ to »f£ll»»^. CANE STAKES. FERTILIZERS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, ETC. XMAS DECORATIONS, GREEN, HOLLY AND MISTLETOE. ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE WANTS, ssssss^^^s^- (Successors to HIRAM SIBLEY & CO.) 6 & 8 North Claris Street. ^' ^^^'f'^^-. ^^B cau give you tli« inside track ou forcing bulbs, both, in quality and price. Write us at once. Special Wholesale Price Xfist now ready. Don't fooi with poor stock. Get your supplies from us. J. GAFDINEF Is CO. Bulb Grow EFiS AND Importeks, PHILADELPHIA, PA. W.C.KRICK'S PATENT Florists' Letters, Etc. Tbese Letters are made of the best im- mortelles, wired Mermets. ;Mn. so Brides, il-in r)!) Bons 4-in 40 Safrano. 4-in. WJ Duchess. H-in. sij American Beauty, 4-in. lit) La France 2^.-inch TiO Niphetos. Ji-in. 50 Bonsand Sat nanus mixed. 3 l-2-lii, )»4; 3-iii, «5; 4-in, ST per 100. 200 Violets, Swanley White and Marie Louise, tleld grown clumps $7 per 100. '.2C0 Boiivardlas, white, pink, red, coral, etc., field grown. JT per 100. All grown for forcing and are strong, clean, healthy slock for immediate planting. Send for saiuples and see for yourself quality of stock. CRABB & HUNTER, 609 Madiaon Av., Grand Kaplds, Micli. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS ^^A SPECIALTY. ^ Come and see Griffin's Begonia field in full bloom — Singles and Doubles — and judge for yourselves. WESTBURY STATION, LONG ISLAND. "OASIS NURSERY.^ Mention American Florist- 0/\ (\{\{\ VIOLET PLANTS, MARIE LOUISE, fine plants, OU,Uv/U free of disease. Prices on application. LUCIUS H. FOSTER, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. Mention American Florist. Brethren of the Convention S. A. P. we are growing' CALADIUM ESCULENTUM AND PEARL TUBEROSES. Crop now promises fine. Prices on applicilion. DIONKA MUSCU'ULA and SARR.\CENI AS, wilh other native plants, at reasonable rates. JAMES M. LAMB, Fayetteville, N. C. Strong, healthy plants, in 3-inch pots, ready for planting;, $4.00 per 100. Addresj J AS. ]niI.I.£Y, 346 Masten Street, B0FFAXO, N. Y. The American Florist. A MIGHTY EPPORT FOR THE CUP. Kknew yovr subscription wliilc at the convention. Mr. G. E. Briggs, chairman of the Printing and Badge Committee, is going to decorate the "boys" with a very pretty and neat badge. Those who don't roll on Thursday will probably roam as "cliacun a son gout." There will he no "rolling home in the morning boys." Mk.Geo. Vair is the "Bureau of Inform- ation," the chib intends making him con- spicuous by a large l)adge back and front, like the sandwich men, (if lie doesn't object). It is WMisi'EKidi) that Mr. Harry Hale intends running sjx'cial trains out to his est.-iblishmcnt at lirampton (luring con- vention wer)ndrncc to 21 North Thirloenlh Htri'ft, )-hi1ad< Iphia, I'n. JOHN GARDINER & CO. EVERY FLORIST SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF OUR TRADE DIRECTORY. AMERICAN FLORItT CO.. &4 Li Salle St.. CHICAOO. rMF.RSON I'ricr i>oNtpai(l in CK.NTS. AiltlrvffH AmTican Floriil Co "Kl^H TcaS^ WlicM writiiij; to any ot llic aJvcr- tisiTs on this page please mention the AMERICAN Florist. WHICH IS the Largest and Oldest WHOLESALE Cut Flower House IN THE WEST? KENNIGOTT BROS., 27 E. WASmmiON ST., CmCAGO. WIRE WORK fl SPEGIflLTy. W. F. SHKRIDAN, WHOLESflLE * * FLORIST. «2 West MnU Slivel. SliippiiiKiHiliTs will n\i'iM'i.M\'lul ;illciUi(iii. rrii-o tint on iippllcuf Inn. WHEN YOU WANT ROOTED CUTTINGS, The best ol Iheir kind, WiilTJii TO S. B. FIELD, UoscUc, \.j. i8gi. The Americax Florist. 27 Meiiil)erso™s.A.F. We will show at Toronto a full collection of Seasonable Plants and Bulbs. Our stocks of P;iliiis .ire unsur- passed, consisting of Latanias, Are- cas, Kentias, Cocos and Pha;ni.x. We liave over 500,000 Ferns in stock t)f the finest market sorts ready to .j;ro\v with profit for fall and Wni- ler sales. Cycas, Araucarias, Pan- danusand DracKnas are also special- lies. Do not fail to examine the Inilbs. Our representatives, Messrs. Walter Mott, George A. Strohlein, Henry F. Michel, and Jacob D. Eisele will be in attendance, and will be pleased to meet our friends and j;ive any desired information. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. AZALEAS. Iiulica of all sizes; also any new vari- ety in trade; Azalea mollis and pontica (hardy Ghent Azaleas). ARAUCARIAS. Excelsa and Excelsa glauca. PALMS. Arecas, Cocos, Kentias, Latanias, etc. RHODODENDRONS. Hybrids, very best leading sorts. LAURUS NOBILIS. Sweet Bays, Standards and Pyramids, Stove and Greenhouse plants of every description. CORRESPONDENCE. English, French and ( leinian. pable Address; "PETRICK. GHENT." C. PETRICK, (JHENT, BELGHJiM. SURPLUS STOCK OF ROSES FOR WINTER FLOWERING WHICH WE OFFER VERY CHEAP, UNTIL SOLD. American Beauty, Bride, Perle des Jardins, Mermet, and Mme. Cusin, Gro-wn In 3K=inchi pots. Our stock of these is in e.xceptionally fine shape, very healthy and in the best possible condition for planting. It is the same stock we use for our own planting, but grown m e.xcess of our own wants. They are entirely free from mildew. The American Beauty is free from black spot, and all are in perfect health and perfect condition in every respect. Buyers will find it to their advantage to inspect our stock before purchasing. Write for prices. WE EXCEL IN AMERICAN BEAUTY, WHICH IS A SPECIALTY WITH US. AND OF WHICH WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK. We obtained fir.st prize, two consecutive days, above all competitors for our exhibit of "Ameri- can Beauty" at the flower show of the New York Florists' Club, held at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City, in April. F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. OF IMPORTANCE TO FLORISTS ! HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES for FORGING ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. We will have this fall an immense stock of leOSBS i year budded on Mannetti, all of our own growing consisting largely of the following varieties, which are mostly suitable for forcing : ALFRED COLOMB, AMERICAN BEAUTY, ANNE DE DIESBACH, BARONESS ROTHSCHILD, COUNTESS OF OXFORD EUGENIE VERDIER, FISHER HOLMES, EARL OF DUFFERIN, GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN, JOHN hopper' LADY HELEN STEWART, MME. GABRIEL LUIZET, MAGNA CHARTA, MARSHALL P. WILDER, MRS. JOHN LAING, PAUL NEYRON, PIERRE NOTTING, ULRICH BRUNNER, VICTOR VERDIER, and other popular varieties. This is a rare opportunity for florists and others to secure extra fine plants at low prices. Corresiiondence solicited. Secure the varieties you want by ordering early. Rose Catalogue mailed free to any address. ELLWANGER & BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries. Rochester, N. Y. STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Perles, Merniets, Papa Gontier, Bride, Niphe- tos, Bon Silene. Souv. d"un Ami, Cook, Mine. Cusin, Mine. Watteville, La France. 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Hinze's White, Silver Spray, Fred Johnson, Orient, Portia, the Century, Mrs. Cleveland and Grace Wilder. l8t size, $s 00 per 100; STOOD per lOOO; 2d sl/.e, »; 00 per 100; SWl.OO per 1000. FKKD CKKIGHTON, «■ Bne pink.flO.W) per 100. "Violets. Swanley White. »;.0O per 100; Marie Louise, Ist size. 's 00 per 100; «.'. 00 per 1000; 2d size, sal 00 per 100. »6.00 per 1000; :icl size. foOOperlOO;*!."-. 00 per 1000 Our carnations and violets arc strong, full growu plants and perfectly healthy, ready lor delivery September 15. eMILAX Good strone plants, amil-WJ*. j3 QQ pgj 100; $25.00 per 1.000. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, N. Y. Mention American Florist- John H. Dimlop, ROSE GROWER, TORONTO, = ONTARIO. Ready Now. Who Wants Them? PRIMULA OBCONICA. 1 have 11 splendid lot iil this beautiful primula in 2>..;.inch pots, lor which I will take $.i per hundred. Casli. Address W. G. SALTFORD. (il Uelalleld St.. Foiighkeepsi.-, N. Y. (I'ontedeiia Crassipvs HI;).i"r.) K.vtni flne plants $1 per doz. .lusi the time ti> work up a stuck. Bnsil? propagated. Sells at tlKht. Adoresn WAUTKR L-.tiUMM, HemiDKlOD, Ind. Extends an invitation to all florists attend- ing the Convention to visit his Greenhouses on Mackenzie Avenue north of Bloor Street. Take Queen and BrockttMi Street car to terminus of route, or Dovercourt to Bloor; eacli line will bring visitors to within ten minutes' walk of greenhouses. Cut Flower Grower. 50,000 iei;t of glass. CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMII.AX. CHOICEST ROSES A SPECIALTY. >'isitor8 ut Toronto rordially invited to rail tin me at Brampton during eoiivention, Brampton, Ontario. I=-CD1F? .AI_] Two I£tt«hiui;s liol water I'tiiler-- No. iS. They have been in use only ;i short time and are in first class condition. Also io, my friend, John Thorije, draws attention to the fine sj)ecimen azaleas exhibited by Messrs. Vcitch and Turner in Hngl.-ind from 1.S62 to 1S66. Those plants I well remember and quite agree with Mr. Thorpe that it is worth living half a cen- tury to see such plants. Mr. Thorpe also states that we must have some good azaleas at the World's Fair. I think Mr. Thor|)e will tjuite agree with nie that it would Ije a grand addition to have some fine s|x;cimen roses grown in pots similar to those that used to be exhibited at the London shows bj- Messrs. Turner, Lane and Paul, six to eight feet high and Irom four to six feet across. Such would cer- tainly be grand objects for the World's Fair. John Smith. Bavsidt, L. I. FOR FALL ] Marks per 1000. Safely packed in cases of 2500 pieces, free on board at Hamburg. Price by Wholesale on Application. Icrms ui payment, .April 15, 1«92, by reference, ihe I'lest instructions for forcing by request and gratis. I have planted with Lilies approxima- tive ten acres. F. W. KRALSi:, Wholesale Lily Grower in Neusalz, SILESIA. GERMANY. (Established 1870,) T»l«»gr»m AtU\rv»m Krnuni', UMrflcfittr, >rii>t»l/f«f]«r, (irrtiiMny. Mention Amerlimn Klorlm. CHOICEST QUALITY KTSTD STRAINS OBTAINABLE. $1.00 t 1.50 1 1 1.60 1 Triiuardeau, choicest French ml.Yed, unsurpassed in brilliancy of oz. 4-oz '4-oz. i-ti-oz. l-lti-oz. pkt color and size of flowers, some measuring from 3 to 4 inches across. per 1ti..$35 00; per W lb., $15 00 $2 50 bame. KOlden yelJow 3 00 Same, purpie Odier, or Imperialig,. Prize Panstes. 3 and 5 blotched, extra.. 4.00 UK VKKR'S CHOICl!: MIXKD, composed of the best strains and varieties of my Importation 4.00 Buffunt's, new, spotted. laree tlowerinR Show Pansles. somewhat smaller than Trimurdeau. but of even more e.xquistte markings and richer colors, pronounced by many the finest strain produced yet. This variety produces few seeds, and is yet very scarce i>.CO CasHier'ii, Sand 5 blotched. Giant, extra line ti OU Roemer's, new 5 spotted Giant, produclnKeDOrmous flowers " striped " " " " Improved Ijar^e Flowering, (fine strain), mixed 1 51 $1.50 2.00 4.50 4.50 3.00 3 03 ! 00 : 00 $ ..w .75 1.00 .75 1.50 1.50 Black tinted j:olden bronze: white, pure: yellow, pure: each 1.00 Light bronze: dark bronze: Emperor William: blue 75 Faust. King of the Blacks, flne for bedding: Lord Beaconstleld, purple 75 Mabotfany (rubra): Prince Bismarck, brown and golden bronze mar- bled; quadricolor: white: yellow: superior quality, mixed; each... .75 Fine German mixed 50 IV[et«or, novelty of ISM, reddish brown Peacork, beautifully blotched 1 00 .75 .50 .65 .60 .30 .45 .30 .20 .50 .35 .30 .25 .20 .15 .30 .20 .16 .15 .15 .10 .55 .25 .25 .15 .10 .10 .06 .50 .25 CINBKARIA. Per pkt. Hybrtda, good mixed, ^h ounce, $1 $ .25 Krandi flora, choicest mixed, 1.000 seeds. 75 cents 60 " Rrandidora dwarf, choicest mixed. 1,000 seeds, 75 cents 50 " grandiflora kerme-ina, novelty ISi^i 50 choicest double mixed. 1.000 seeds. $1 50 PRIMULA. Sinensis, fringed, flne mixed. 1,000 seeds. $1 20 extra mixed, 1,000 seeds, $150 25 " " ten varieties, each 25 ■' double frinited, mixed, 100 seeds. 80 cents :10 " " '* five varieties, each 30 TKRAIS CASH. For otlier Seeds, Fall Bulbs, FU>rigt8' Supplies, Imported Nur8erv .Stock, etc., write for Catalogues, If not yet received. ADDRESS : J. A.. r>E> 154 East 34th Street, r>^] GARDINER'S SUPERB CHINESE PRIMULAS. The Ctitnese Primula Hhb lonjf been a fav I>(>l lll.l': SrAULET, .SIN<1I.I': lll.l .Sll, Iroin 'l-lii. |i per lOUO. Plant on benchet now tor next Winter's bloom. SMILAX, 5'.«i#«ff-<-xf.^*'**w' Ce^o H.vfAuffse.io uTH aojro/r JARDINIERE N?310. PEDESTAL N° 3 1 1 . FOR PRICE LISTSEE PAGE 28. NORTH CAMBRIDGE. MASS i8gi. The American Florist. 31 LILIUM HARRISII,B'TTERK»NAsTHE BERMUDA EASTER LILY. THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR FORCING FOR WINTER FLOWERS, WE OFFER ONLY STRONG FIELD-GROWN BULBS FROM OUR OWN GROUNDS IN BERMUDA. COPYBIGHTBD, 1800. BY K. R. PIBESON. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. From a photograph taken the week bejore Easter, iSgo. showing a view in one oj our new iron greenhouses, here at Tarrytown, sojeet in width by 140 tn length, 0/ a crop oJ Ldiuin Harrisii in full bloom. This house produced over is, 000 flowers for Easter. This Is not only the best by far of all lilies for winter blooming, but it Is one of the most profitable flowers that can be grown by florists. It Is very easily hand- led, and the flowers being especially eflective for decorative purposes, always command large prices. From its name some have thought it was a bulb tor florists' use for forcing for the Easter market only. This is not exclusively so; it derives its name from the fact that, in Bermuda, grown in the open ground, it blooms at Easter time— hence the name "Bermuda Easter I,ily"-but by growing it in this country in the greenhouse, with successive lots, it can be had in bloom all the winter from early in December until after Easter; in fact, by special culture, all the year round, or as long as cut flowers are in demand. The fact that it can be forced into bloom by the Christmas holidays adds particularly to its value, as it Alls in at a time when flowers are usually scarce and in great demand at high prices, but to accomplish this the bulb must be potted early in August, something depending upon after treatment and the temperature the bulbs are grown in. For this purpose our Bermuda-grown bulbs are Indispensable, as in Bermuda the bulb reaches its highest development, and ripens ofl^ perfectly, and is ready for shipment usually by the middle of ,luly— before bulbs in our own country have hardly begun to make their growth. Our bulbs being grown in the open ground, in a climate naturally adapted for their perfect growth, are particularly strong and healthy at any time. », ^ , ,_ , , The extent to which this Lily is being forced for winter flowers will be shown by a sale made by us to a large New York grower, who purchased 30,000 bulbs for his own use. We hear it said occa«ionally that I.ilium Uarristi flowers will not keep— this is owing to improper handling. If cut as soon as open they can be kept for more than two weeks, if in a proper place. It bears shipping splendidly, as the two following letters will show. These were written acknowledging the receipt of flowers shipped last Easter. ^ ^ ., .. J. L. Kussell, Denver, Colo., writes; "The Lilies came in excellent shape. I don't thin* I lost one; it is a pretty good recommendation for your packing." The Fort Worth Nursery Seed •nd Canning: Co., Dallas, Te.xas, writes: " The Lilies arrived in perfect condition, and we must compliment you on your packing. We would not have thought they would have carried so far packed dry." THIS VALUABLE LILY IS OUR SPECIALTY. We grow the bulbs by the acre on our own grounds in Bermuda. We were the first to grow it in large quantities and to offer it at reasonable prices, and we have always been recognized by the trade as HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BERMUDA EASTER LI LY : supplying the trade as we do, both in this country and in Europe, and we hold by far the largest and the controlling stock of the genuine variety in the market. The extent of our operations in this bulb alone will be best understood when we stale that we expect to sell from OUR CROP of 1891, over »• HA-Hvi^^ A. jvriri (;r()s colman GRAPE VINES 1^'or >f 1 1< One Dollar each. CaMh with order. Expreiiia^c paid by purchaHcr. NORWYNDEN GRAPERIES. west chester, pa. Alfred e. Baker. 0 UR Wholesale Fall Catalogue OF HYACINTHS, TULIPS, ROMAN HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, AND ALL DUTCH, FRENCH AND OTHER BULBS, HARDY PERENNIAL OR HERBACEOUS PLANTS, CLEMATIS, FLOWER SEEDS for FALL SOWING, VEGETABLE SEEDS, ORCHIDS, PALMS, FOLIAGE PLANTS, ^^ FERNS, ^\j^ IMPLEMENTS, ^'"^ INSECTICIDES, BOOKS, ETC. Has been mailed to all tlie Florists, Seedsmen, Nnrseiymen, etc. in the United States and Canada. If yon have not re- ceived a copy, we shall be pleased to send a duplicate. We hope to see all our friends in the trade at the Conven- tion of the Society of American Florists in Toronto. PITCHER & MAIVDA, SMOR^ H^irvT^», IV. J. E. G. HILL & CO., Wholesale Florists, I=21Ci:P^rvlC31SIID, IIMZD. ROSES, ^ CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, And all Kirst Clriss NOVELTIt:S. HOLMESBURG. PHILADELPHIA. PA. PftLMS, F&RNS AND DEGORftTIVE PLANTS. My eslabllshmenl Is dovoleil flxclusivfily lo tlii' culluri' ol such planls. Thn slork Is one ol the Itrgnsl an. I CUNNOT BE EXCELLED In ((iiallly. Prices always modoralo. TjiA Dii; r.TST oisr a. i ■ i i.io Aa^n >m . CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE. 1 ( )l< bAI.I: .Al'iiul niiL- luiiklrcii line [Mii^ i>t lliis iiinsl umIiiI ( )ivlikl. In S lo lo-inch pans, very stioni; and Ik'.iIiIiv. I'lici.' Innii SVoo 1(1 S'>.iK' '|vi pan. WM. J. STEWART, 67 Broinhcld St., BOSTON, MASS. iSi^i. 'I HE American Florist. 33 Please Take Notice. NOW READY: Kreesla Btilbs, California Caloctiorttis, Brodeiae, and. Kritillaria. CALL A BULBS, ready ist of August. LONGIFLORUM BULBS, ready 15th of August. CHINESE NARCISSUS, ist of September. AURATUM, Rubrum, Album, Krameri and other Japan Bulbs ist of October. Fresh invoice of Kentia, Areca Palm seed, Corypha australis and Arau- caria seeds. SEND YOUR ORDERS. KRESH KREESIA REKRACXA ALBA SEED, $l.SO PER OUNCE. Cycas revoluta stems a specialty. (We imported over 30,000 lbs. this past season.) We want your orders now for Fall delivery of iraucaria excelsa, Rhapis Palms, Tree Fern stems, Maples, NEW and CHOICE ■sori^ of Tree Psonies, Iris Ksempferi, Deutzias, etc. Just to hand: Large flowering rHA-^iTHUSS SHJEJID from South of Japan. Try it, it is the most beautiful Dianthus you ever saw. Send for our new Trade List, and give us a trial. Do not be afraid of the distance. We can guarantee you SAFE arrival nt ymir order. Freight on plants is only ;*2.95 per 100 lbs. to furthest points East. We have shipped for the past 12 years, with invariable suc- cess, to all points in the U. S., Europe, Australia, and as far as South Africa. Time of freight 14 to 20 days. ^».,,... H. H. BERGER &, CO., p. o. BOX 2232. SA.3V IMe AlVCISCO, O AIv. CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, A.pifr» BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD, ENGLAND. THE GLASS STRUCTURES COVER AN AREA OF UPWARDS OF 315,000 FEET, OR OVER 150 HOUSES, BESIDES RAMES OF PITS, CHIEFLY DEVOTED TO THE CULTURE OF 0R6HIDS. PALMS. FERNS. A.lVr> OXMEJIS Choice Stove and Greenhouse Plants. INSPECTION OF STOCK INVITED. ALSO CftTfiLOGUES ON flPPLICflTION. HUGH LOW & CO. 34 The American Florist. Aug. j> Montieal. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held its fourth annual picnie July 29, about 300 persons boarding the steamer Prinee of Wales for a trip up the river. The weather was magnificent ( thanks to Professor Perrin)and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, with the exception of Barney (Stanford's dog.) Barney evidently did not enjoy being tied to a tree while bis master with two or three others were round at Kirkwood's point fishing. A programme of games was gone through, the children in par- ticular enjoying themselves. Everything passed off without a hitch, the return safely made through the rapids, reaching the city about 7 P. M. The chrysanthemum bug is around in large numbers and fears are expressed for the crop ol bloom. Can any readerof the Fi.OKiST tell us how to keep the plants free of them? Several remedies have been tried here; all without success so far. It is simply impossible to grow plants in the open if something cannot be done to get ahead of his bugship. Members are commencing to look up a few stray dollars for convention week. Members traveling via Montreal and wanting information as to time, route, etc., can write to Jos. Bennett, 24-01 St. Catharine street, who will be pleased to supply any information required. J. B. To Toronto via Buffalo. Delegates going via Buffalo will find the last of their trip most enjoyable, if arranged so they go via New York Cen- tral railroad to Lewiston, thence by boat across Lake < )ntario. The Uric and con- necting roads have a similar line, but here the Niagara gorge and rapids view Ix-twcen the Falls and Lewiston is missed. The convention programil^e as it aj)- |>ears in this issue contains some addi- tions and corrections made since the original was issued by the secretary. Catalogue Covers and Colored Plates, III OKIIKK KUIt SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS. ftn ycirs' ixpcrjciKc tells in vjualily i>( work. Carry no stock plates to make life a hurden anil expenses heavy. Can make new work ^ood at low prices. Try me. WRITE FOR ESTIMATES EARLY. H. M. WALL, Lithograplier, iv!/ ■ Ill I . - ui-r, BBOOKI.TN, E. D., N. T MaaUon ABtrlwa norlat. op^ aroF». * YOU WILL SEE U8 AT THE CONVENTION WITH IMPORTED NOVELTIES, To be liad at the ONLY E:?cclusive Klo= rists' Supply House in America. R BflYERSDORFtR k GO., 56 N. 4th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Metal Wreaths, Anchors, Crosses, Stars, PiUows, Etc, Etc, Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, and Florists' Supplies of every kind. LOOK OUT FOR OUR EXHIBIT. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO, Lockland, Ohio, U. S. A. GREENHOUSE , MATERIAL OE EVERY DESCRIPTION. A. M. STEARNS. alaimKer. (^L^?1H (^ypR^^g, (^uaRaNTEEE). $150.00. $50.00. $25.00. CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITION, Bay City, Michigan, November 5 to 11, 18^)1. The alxive prizes are ofteied for Uio long stem blooms in not less than "io varieties. Open to all mitside of Bay Coiinty. TOTAL PRIZES OVER $1000. We will refiMKJ transportation on all cut llowers not receiving premiums. Revised prize list to be had at the (^(invention, or mailed to any applicant. T. J. COOPER, Secretary lUV CoHMI IJOKilCllLTllKAL SOCIETY. JOHN IRVINE, Presii.km. THE LARGEST STOCK IN AMERICA OK Asparai^us Plnmosa. DONT FAIL TO SEE THE EXHIBIT OF THIS BEAUTIFUL DECORATIVE CLIMBER. Strings for sale in any i-niantily, direet Irom Ihe j;reenliouses, or Irom any wholesale dealer in Boston. Fine plants ready for Delivery October 1. WM. 11. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. i8gi. The American Florist. 35 THE PRACTICAL AND PROGRESSIVE IDEA. LONG'S FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS A FULL DISPLAY WILL BE MADE AT THE CONVENTION. The Latest AND Best Standards. OVER KO DIFFERENT SUBJECTS IN A NUMBER OF SIZES AND STYLES, SUIT- ING ALL MINDS AND PURSES. ARRANGE TO DEVOTE AN HOUR IN EXAMINING THEM; IT WILL PAY. YOU CAN GET HELPFUL IDEAS, TOO, RIGHT THERE. isr. ^^. Carnations. mid dROWN PLANTS. ALL THE LEADim VARS. GEO. HANCOCK, GRAND HAVEN, MICH. EVERGREEN CUT FERNS. Especially for Florists' Use. $1.25 per 1000 Ferns. FANCY. DAGGER. DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS. Special attention paid to suppiyinR the Wholesale Trade. Write for prices. BOUQUET GREEN for Hoiiday Trade S2.0n per bbi. (30 ibs.h or JJI.OO per 100 ids. nn am. klilll llnoo -A Specialty. LonK clean fibre, dry or Kreen, fl.OU per OrAunNUIVI MUoO '""■■■el or six barrels for JSOO. Write for terms on large PUDIQTMAC TRFC^ American white spruce, much better shape and color UnniO I mnO ImLLO than the Blue Spruce, also Balsam Fir from 3 to W feet hlKh. Special attention to suppiyinK carload lots. Write for Price I-lst and Term CITY STAND DURING THE HOLIDAYS, 47TH ST., and LEXINGTON AVE.. NEW YORK. Mention American Florist L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. 36 The American Florist. Aug. 13^ ah animatbd discussion about "the black Spot." With acknowlbdgbmbnts to Puck The Use of the Putty Bulb. Four vcars ago I applied thick paint or thill puttv with a Scollay bull) to a por- tion ol'mV greenhouse on the edges of the glass. At the time I was (piite ])leased with it, as 1 could api)ly faster than ordi- nary paint with a brush and it made a good joint. Two years after, in painting the house it was in good order. Now I am having the pleasure of scraping it ofi and I lose as much time doing so as 1 saved putting it on. As the oil has dried out the water has loosened it; the edge curls up and makesit very rough. ! paint the outside of the greenhouse once in two vcars, which preserves it in good order and keeps a tight roof. I have not tried anv paint that is more satisfactory on the whole than white lead and linseed oil. but from a partial trial two ve.-irs ago ol a mixture of white lead and sulphate ol barvta I am led ti> try it again this year. It does not rub otTas much as lead alone, and it does not crackle like zinc. The exiierience of florists in i)ainting sash work would I think lie useful to many, c-s|)ccially to those who havelimitedexpe- ricnce. My rule is one coat of paint ever\ two years. S. I- . GREENHOUSE BOILERS. THE FLAT FLAT TOP TYPE TYPE DEV1NE"S BOILER WORKS, FRANK DAN BLISH, Aii'y, 367 S. Canal Street, CHICAGO Ventilator Mactiinery rOR ALL CLASSES OF IlKCCIHODSES EITHER FOR TOP OR SIDES. Awar»Ir*l Ihr on' v Crrliliciitc of MrHt ■ t llufTalo Convriition. Fatantrd Urc. 10, 1H89. Writr for C*Ulogiie brforc ordrr- IfiK rlwwhcr*. 15. iiii»i»^xivi>, YOUNGSTOWN. O. THE EVANS Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Will be on Exliit)ition at Toronto, Aug. 18. First Class, High Grade Machines, made of the best material, neat, symmetrical, strong, durable, and unex- celled ill construction and ease of operation. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO., Sole Manufacturers, , Ind., U. S. A. FAVORITE 1/8 X2/2 QUICK WORK, # Good Measure, Best Material. V A.*'t<3re'msi /^ ^^ lockland ~^ Lumber Co., LOCKLAND, OHIO. U. S. A. A. XjAhg-k stock: OB' c3iju.a.aE». c;^rx>x<.siS8 oir M>xnxEj xs i^orffEiir. Our Manager, A. M. STEAKNS, will Represent us at Toronto. Don't fail to call on him for Estimates and Sketches. • Reduce your Coal Bills. THE 1 THjElFURMAM^k ■^, Mii'lt^ III OUT :u Htrlio mi'l Mlua. FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING. (live 11 niiitcinii lic'iil nielli, niiil iliiv. I'aTi iio nm willi loHS uUoiitlon, Hiiil with groat saviiiR in coul. Awarded Corliflcato of Merit by Society American Florists in 18S!) and alHO ISilO. Write for now ilUislrBlcd Catalogue giving vnliiiibln tallies and showing liow to correctly pipo a lioiiHo fur Mndprn .Slcam or Hot Water Heating. Address HERENDEEN MFC. CO.,' 26 Vine St., GENEVA, N. Y. Qverij «Jfori*C ! Q-serij RurAer^man ! Qverij ^eceUman ! ""';;.'.!• !v:;,';k i:^ i i^e i^ c o:" o ii^ i^. Ai^ Barker o LAWN VASES. Hanging Baskets. WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED BOOK PITTSBURG CLAY MFG. CO? ELVERSOM. SHERWOOD & BARKER. (L!M.) J\El/\[ BlvKjcH. 1 OJV, -PA. A CARMODY BOILER will Cost less, Use less Fuel, and has more ad- vantasies than any other boiler in the market. Send for Descriptive Catalogue. J. ID. OA.I^JVIOID'V, EVANSVILLi:, IND. SiflNDflRD Flower Pots NOTE.-If you want a No. 1 Standard Pot, send y o u r orders to Win. H. Ernest, 313 (Jeorgia Ave. S, E. WASHINGTON, D.C. Send for price list. ROTTED PEAT, FIBROUS PEAT, AND PACKING MOSS, *1.00 per Barrel. SPHAGNUM MOSS, $2.00 Per Bbl. A discount of 25 per cent, on all orders of five barrels or upwards. Cash with orders. THE BARNEGAT MOSS & PEAT CO . Barnegat. New Jersey, STANDARD FLOWER POTS -AND- JARDINIERES IN GREAT VARIETY. NOTE. — Our colored cut in this number of the American Florist illustrates our new Jardiniere, made especially to accommodate "Standard Pots'". They are made in live sizes, to hold 5, 6, 7, ,S and 10-inch pots, and are finished in a variety of bris;ht colors — closely imitating- imported jjoods. They will be on exhibition at the Convention at Toronto. For prices, send for our Illustrated Catalogue. A. H. HEWS & CO., Cambridge, Mass. Mention American Florist. THE HUMFELD LITTLE GIANT VENTILATING APPARATUS. Without & doubt the most powerful machine before the public. "". Will ralee BHsh on both sides at once, or either at once. Will do for all clasBes of Greenlioupea, especially low houses. No shaft- inKS or lon^ arms in the way. Will do the work of two other machines. Very cheap, riend at once for descriptive circular. W. H. HUMFELD, 16 E. 7th St., KANSAS CITY, Mention American Florist. MO. 38 The American Florist. Aug. IS GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING; HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING HITOHIIVOS «& CO. GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, PALM HOUSES, ETC., ETC , CONSTRUCTED WITH POSTS, RAFTERS, SILLS, PURLINS, GUTTERS AND COLUMNS, ALL OF IRON. ESTIMATES OF COST FUR- NISHED FOR THE STRUCTURE COMPLETE, OR FOR THE STRUCTURAL IRON WORK, SHIPPED READY FOR ERECTION; ALSO FOR THE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS. Send 4 cents for Illustrated Catalog-ne. HITCHINGS & CO., 233 Mercer St., New York. > 49th and Market Sts, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PALMS. KENTIAS, ARECAS, LATANIAS, PHOENICES, SEAFORTHIAS, PTYCOSPERMAS, ETC. A very large stock of all the best varieties in sizes suitable for growing on, or for decora- tive purposes; in first-class condition, at prices as low as they can be imported for. KOSKS. At this date (August 13) we have an immense stock of all the leading forcing varieties; ztron£ plant: in 3 and 4-inch pot.s, suitable for late planting, includinj.^, in extra fine condition, Wni. F. Bennett, Mmc. Pierre Guillott, American Ikauly and Mmc. Ho.stc. We make a specialty of I^'erns, and can furnish in (juautity first cjuality stock of all the leading commercial sorts. SEE OUR SAMPLES AT THE CONVENTIOIV. (ac ITiii Mmmmm W^jm^ RmBrica is "the Prow of the I/essbIj thEre may be more camfart Umidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknau/n Seas.' ¥ol. ¥11. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 20, 1891. No. 168. Copyright, iSqi, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published every Thursday by The American florist Company. Subscription, $i.oo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Address all communications to AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 61 La Salle Street, CHICAUO. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. M II. NtuiToN, Boston, Mass., president; JOHN Ch.^m HERS, Toronto, Ont.. vice-president; WM. J. Stkwart, 67 BromUeld St., Boston, Mass., secre- tary; M. A. HlTNT. Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer. Ttie seventh annual meetluK at Toronto, Onl., August, 18'.ll, FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Insures Kreenhouses against damage by hail. John G. Ksler, Secretary, Saddle Kiver. N. J. FLORISTS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. Gives Information to membersreKardtnK the finan- cial standing and business inteKrity of those in the trade. U. B. Bbattv, Secy, Oil City, Pa. AJWERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. John Thorpe, Pearl River, N. y.. president; KDWiN Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa., secretary. CONTENTS. The Toronto convention 3c) Response to address of welcDiue 3y President Norton's address 40 Secretary .Stewart's annual report 41 Review of new plants 41 Liliuni auratuni (ilUistration) 43 The shepherd's crools (illustration) 45 Obituary— George ,S. IlaslceU 46 Liliutu auratum 46 New carnations '47 Winter blooming p'ants suitable fordecoration. 47 The shepheid's crook 4S Dutv on plants — two decisions 4,1 News notes 40 Coming exhibitions ' " • . . 50 Joints— without rheumatism .' .50 Express rates • • • '.52 Gas for fuel . 52 milium Wallichianum superbuin 54 A gre.it girl i ' ! 54 Gernnuation of canna seeds 56 Committee on uoraenclature * '. 56 OTiiiUf convention news will appear in next issne, including a complete report of all the festivities and work of the auxil- iary organizations. LiTTLi; Rock, Ark.— At a special meet- ing of the Little Rock Florists' Club held August II.', it was decided to give a clirvsauthemum show about the 10th or 13th of November. You CAN give the American Florist yoin- fullest support by confining your orders to those who "advertise in its columns, and when ordering mentioning the fact that you were induced to order by the adv. in the Florist. The Toronto Convention. The seventh annual meeting of the Society of American Florists began last Tuesday morning in the Pavilion at the Horticultural Gardens, Toronto, Ontario. This was the first meeting of the society held in Canada, and as a result many erroneous impressions regarding the flo- rists, and the people generally, to the north of us, was quickly removed. To- ronto is a beautiful city and it does not lack the bustle of a municipality of equal size in the "States". And certainly no warmer welcome could have been ex- tended than that received by those who crossed the line to enjoy the hospitality of our Canadian friends on this occasion. The very cordial address of welcome extended to the society at the open- ing session by Mayor Clark, on be- half of our hosts, was very ably and warmly responded to by Judge C. W. Hoitt of Nashua, N. H., on behalf of the sotietv as follows: RESPONSE to the AOURESS OF WELCOME. It beeotues my duty and pleasure in be- half ol the society here assembled, to accept the hospitalities so generously tendered us. It is a duty.beeauseas such spoUesinan, I am called upon to voice the sentiments of the "strangers within your gates," and to assure you, sirs, that the society fully appreciates the great honor conferred upon it as a whole, and upon the members individually in being so gracefully and cordially received in j'our beautiful city. I esteem it an honor that I was selected by our president to repre- sent a society, which cannot be charac- terized in the language of Burke, as, "still, as it were, but in theirgristle and not yet hardened into the bone of manhood," but ati organization of more than eleven hundred members, residents of forty states, of the three leading provinces of Hritish America, of England, Ireland and France. To occupy such a position, I long, like Byron, tor a speech "of forty l)arson power," but that being denied me, I will proceed as best 1 maj-. It is the first time in the history of the society that it has convened outside the limits of the United States. How fitting that your charming citj' was chosen! The name itself is a synonym for hospi- tality, for in the poetic Indian tongue from which it is derived, Toronto signi- fies the "place of meeting," and in the days long ago, the beautiful site on the Lake shore was selected as the rendezvous of the great tribes when called to deliber- ate on matters of their common welfare. Thus at an early period its natural beau- ties and advantages were appreciated and time has but added to its charms. This may offer an explanation of the liberal hospitality tendered us here to-day. From the beginning, the good people were accustomed to it. The city itself from its location and surroundings, offers most extraordinary facilities for such courtesies; it is easily accessible by rail or water, having six or more railways converging from different points of the compass; a fine harbor to which steamers come from all the princi- pal cities on the lakes and the St. Law- rence; with a people thoroughly alive to its ad vantages and natural surroundings, "framed," as Gloster says, "in all the prodigality of nature." Is it any wonder that the city with such a combination has made the wonderful growth attrib- uted to it? In 1813 we are told the l)opulation was but four hundred and fifty-six, in 1SS5 it was one hundred and twenty thousand, while now the returns show more than two hundred and twenty thousand inhabitants! In assessed valu- ation in a period of eight years alone, it showed a gain of forty-eight per centum; the people meanwhile keeping pace in al- branches, so that to-day, it is the relig ious, educational, political, literary, legal and commercial center of the most popu- lous province of the Dominion. Well may the citizens be proud to occupy such a position in a country which has been styled, "the principal gem of the girdle of precious stones encircling the waist of Brittania." Most truly may they boast of a province which by the mother coun- try is so esteemed; to which is given the greatest latitude in self-government and in the management of its own affairs; a country of enterprise and progress and though we from the States consider our- selves as lively, progressive and aggres- sive, yet we find ourselves not a little taxed in all our modern ideas and thoughts to even keep abreast of you. But a few short months ago there dwelt among you a leader whose ability, tact, good judgment and loyalty marked him as one of the greatest statesmen of modern times, to whose suggestion and advice your queen listened with respectful admiration, one to whom Canada lov- ingly and loyally paid her grateful trib- ute, and when over the wires flashed the sad news that he had gone to hisreward, all Christendom testified with tendercon- dolenees to the worthof "thisgreat,good man." Of sueh a country, of such pros- perity, of sueh men, this fair land may well he proud. The horticultural portion has especial reason tocongrattilatcitself for belonging to a nation whose mother country has done so much lor the advancement of this branch. To an Englishman, Wm. Kent, we ai'c indebtetl for the Ttiodern style of gardening, differing materially from the Dutch and Italian styles. Horace Wal- pole spoke of him as "an original, the in- ventor of an art that realizes painting and improves nature. Mahomet imagined an Elysian; Kent created many." The style of gardening then introdtieed by him in the eighteenth century was quickly 40 The American Florist, Aug. 20. copied by other nations and extended all over Europe. He was followed by other Hritisli artists and the lead then secured has been maintained to the present time. .\gain. the London Horticultural Soci- ety formed through the efforts of Sir Jos. Banks and two others, obtained its char- ter in 1808, and nine years later was the first to establish an experimental garden. From this, other societies sprung up until now similar organizations are found in all the leading European cities. In fact, in Great Britain and Ireland alone there are to-day 315 botanical, horticultural and floral societies. England has produced such botanists as Hooker, Lindley, and Bentham; such hybridizers as Dominy, Bennett, and Waterer; such plantsmen as Veitch, Will- iams, and Low: such growers as Moly- neux. Turner and Laing, and a host of others in each of the above classes who are a source of pride not only to their own country, but to the world. Such a fatherland have you — to such did our own honored and revered states- man, Daniel Webster, anativc of my own little state, refer in a nirniorable speech in May, 1834-, when he said: "\ power which for purposeof foreign conquest and subjugation, Rome, in the height of her glory is not to be compared — a power which has dotted over the surface of the whole globe with her possessions and military |5osts, whose morning drum Ix-at, following the sun and keeping com- pany with the hours, circles the earth with one continuous and unbroken strain ol the martial airs of P^ngland." Sucliis the mother country! Such the leading daughter of that parentland! Suchisthc leading city of one of the principal prov- inces thereofi To be in such a city, to be so cordially received bv this iKropIc, to be privileged to assemble here for carrjing out the pur- poses of our convention is assuredly most flattering and advantageous to us, and while l)cfore coming we looked forward to our advent here as one into a foreign land, yet wc now appreciate the factthat we were separated by imaginary lines alone, and that we are come to visit not only our friends, but those of our own "kith and kin," and to mf)re closely ce- ment the common bonds which iniite us. Wc most heartil}' accept your hospital- ities, and tender you our grateful thanks. President Norton's Address. Mk. I'kksidicnt, Ladiks a.nd (Ik.nti.ic.mkn, Mkmiikks of the SoctETV i)i-- A.mi-:ki- CAN Florists: For the first lime in the history of this Boeicty, by the kind invitation of the Toronto <"Fardeners' and Florists' Club, we meet outside the limits of the I'nited St.'ilcH. and I assure you it is a pleasant iliily for me to preside in accordance with your choice, to o|»en the business part of thcconvcnlionin thislx'autiful and thrifty city. Our meetings are for the purpose of |iromoting and ailvaneing the interests of our memlHrs; with tli;it end in view wc convene to delilK'rate and glean knowledge that will lie of interest and value to UM. It is very gratifying to be able to state that our memlK-rsliip is still incieaHing, that wc have more money in thetrc.'isuiy than at any time since the organizatir>n «if the society seven years .'igo; lh:it the several committees li:ive attended te some good roue* among them. Mme. F.lie l.amliert m;iy Ite dewribcd a* a medium iii/.ed Marie Cuillot, pure white with . 'in edge of roHe on the inner |>ctalM. very double, free bloll,))e HYBRID PEKPE'riALS. Ciistave Piganeau. — .\ most distinct and valuable H. P. on account of its fine form, large size and good color. These points, together with itsgreat freedom of bloom, place it among the finest of its class. Gloire de Ex. RruAelles. — A very dark crimson-maroon colored rose with scarlet shadings. Very full and double and free and fine in habit. Oscar I/. Roi de Suede — A very pro- nounced and distinct II. P. Color cinna- bre crimson, with maroon shadings; of strong growth and bearing large, hand- some flowers. Lady Arthur Hill, James Hro7iiif>/ie tie Motit St. .Iinainl. — A fine azalea with very large double flowers of a clear rose color with pure white ribbon; bright carmine spot on up|ier segment. The lK-8t of the oliler varieticsof az.dcas are Madame Vandcrcruyseu, Simon Mard- ner, ICmpressol India. iwn|ieror of Brazil, Bernard Andrea .-ilba, S.-icountal.-i (if Iva.^lcr is late), and Iteutsclie I'erU- (if ICaster is earlv. I Begonias. Nkw Bi;iio.MAS.— Bv Mr. John Sahi., Wasiii.si;ton, I). C. /tegonia 'I'riiiiiifihr ilr l.iiiioiiie ami 11. I'lesidinl Carnnt are two fine iK-goninH, w'liirh I ho|>c will Ik-(I out with us in the Middle aiul Southern Stales. The ordi- nary ty|K-» of IuIktous rooted iKgrMiias will not succcrti iK-dded out in this iati- luile or South. I can (miy grow llicni in eolrl pits shaded with slats. Begonia Baiimani is a new s|K-cies and comes lo us highly recommended, but we liavetogrow it a jcar or two lo test its value. Nkw BKiioNiAS.— Bv Mh. J. N. C.krakii, Kl.lZAIIKTII, N.J. Ilegonia t'eriion. I Semncrflorens atro- parpurcn), isfiromising, but nerds further trinl. If the leaves hold their color out of doors it wdl Ih- a good iH-ddt-r. fieeonia Mc tallica J'aiiegala — Has creamy white and pink markings; at- tractive, but less vigorous than parent. BEGt)Ni.\s.— Bv Mr. F. T. McFadde.n, Cincinnati. .\mong the new hybrid autumn and winter flowering begonias I particularly recommend Vcitch's Adonis and \'eitch's John lle.-d. The former was obtained by fertilizing one of the summer flowering tuberous begonias with the pollen of begonia John Heal and John Ileal was obtained by fertilizing Begonia socotrana with the pollen of a seedling of the tuber- ous section. The habit of .\(lonis is robust, erect and furnished with bold foliage. The panicles are many, stand- ing vv'cll above the foliage, graceful, drooping, bearing flowers three inches in diameter, bright rosy carmine, toned with scarlet. They appear in November, and continue long in perfection. In the case of John Ileal, the leaves are smaller, and the flowers arc produced in long racemes of si.\ to nine on nodding scapes. They arc one and a h;df to two inches in diameter, rose carmine, continuing fresh fully three weeks. New Begonias. — By Mr. E. G. Hill. Louise Clossoii. — This variety is the most highly colored of all the Re.\ sec- tion, being as decided an advance upon Lucy Closson as that variety was upon the popular Louis Chretien. The zone is a bright rosy purple of wonderful lustre. Marquis Peralta is destined to become one of the most widely grown of all the Rex section from the fact of its refined beauty and its remarkable freedom of growth and luxuriant foli.'igc. Il.iliua kolhsiiiiUI is after the style of the much admired I'ire King, but is a gre.-it improvement in habit and freedom of growth; the young Ibliage is bright velvety red, heavily piled. .\mong the flowering begonias noth- ing is finer than I'aul Hruant, which is .'I special wonder both in cpiantity .and continuance of bloom, while the habit is lieyond criticism. 7>7. (/(•/.(■«/('///(• is a near approach to the above in quantity of bloom and prom- ises to prove a good beddcr. /'its. Cariiot is an advance on Kubra, both in size of leaf and bloom, and .-dso promises to in;ike .-i fine licdder. New Begonia. — liv IIi:nrv a. Dreer, I'lIll.ADEI.IMIlA. Jlei^oiiia /iilifise — Not yet dissemi- nated. A sport from Countess Louise Ivrdody, |)ossessing the same peculiar spiral or shell like leaf appe;ir;ince as its parent, but is distinct from it in the color • ind m.-irking o( its leaves; ground color, deep, lustrous green, with deep, bronzy niel.'dlic center .'lud edge. Bl'GONIAS.— Bv I'lTCIIER & MaNIIA. /lei;oiiia .hiliur Miilit.—\,vn\i:s d;irk green, covered with line ilntsol crushed strawlierry color, with met.allic lustre; red hairs on siiiface of le;ives; young leaves red. Bir.iioi's Plants. — Bv li. V. IIali.ock, Ol'EENS, N. Y. Aiiiatyltises are gaining fiivor. Xleri- den, Tcndrcssc and Willianisii ,ire fine sorts. Aiioiiiatheea Cruenla, known in the trade as "se.irlet freesi.i." fmm the Cape oftiood Hope, has sprays ol scarlet flow ers. Starts slowernnd blooms later than frecsia. I'liiiilurus are Californian bidbs, quiti- pDpular with :im;iteiirs. \Vitli;i wjnicr mulching they are li.inly lieie. Calocliortitses are decidedly good for dealer and consumer. Easy to grow, easy to flower, and blooms well indoors or outside; beautiful and lasting. I think C. Gunnisoni is the best of all of them. Cliioiiodo.vii l.iuiliii- is very beautiful and has become a standard bulb. C. Sardensis is newer, smaller, and of a darker blue color. Crinuiii k'iikii, from Zanzibar. Bulb, plant, spike and truss of flowers very large. Should lie grown in the South until the bulbs reach a large size. h'iiiiardiii .Elliiopiia, fur. eoiiipada, known as the dwarf calla. Is dwarfer and more floriferous than the type, and, too, the flowers are smaller, but of fine shape. '/.ephyrantlus Andersoiii. known in the trade as Habranthus. Is yellow flowered and a fine companion plant to the piidc and white flowered species. Easy to grow and keeps well. Glo.yinias — The French tigered and spotted and some other good strains come true from seed. Defiance, scarlet, • ind Emperor Frederick, azure bine with white throat, are both fine varieties that come true from seed. Tigridia violacea and T. I'atscuaro (?) arc new this year. T. buccifera has small, ])ur])le flowers, but they last only a short time and the plant soon runs to seed; these should be cut olV, however. T. I'ringlci is a fine species of the pavonica tvpc, but I have found various shades of color in it. Rather .a good bulb; grows very compact. Moiilbrctias have thoroughly estab- lished themselves in the public's favor, and, too, in the dealer's pocket. They possess all the advantages of a gladiolus — they .are easy to keep, grow and bloom, and the blossoms arc beautilul on the |)lantorcut. Some kinds have distinct bulbous roots, others more fibrous — don't bother with the latter; and some have a better habit than others. The vcrv best sorts arc Crocosmiacflora, riuie d'Or, Transceiulcnt, Soleil Con- chant and IClegans. frizes — .\mong K.einpfcr's irises, Alex- ander, M.almaison, (Sold Bound, Beth llallock and Blue Hanubc are very fine. Iris I/hrita, although ;in old pl;int, is a giKid one, but scarce. I. reticuKat.i, .a bulbous, early, sweet kind, has alw.iys been high priced, but it is coming down. hlitdioli. — Creole and I'. S. Grant, of Kingee t'v Conard, .'ind Miss Dudley and Nvdia, of Burpee, .and Florence \'augh;iii are exceedingly fine new varieties of American origin. Lemoine's new strain ol N,'inceianus is typical of the p.arents. In llarrv Witch the individn.al flowers .■irc distinct and good, but set verv bad on the spike; the s.inic is the case in Dr. II. I'. W.ilcott ;ind Carnot. In other instances the spike is linely lurnished, but the flowers lack color ,ind form. New Blue has not brought much blue with it, except to the one who paid $'J fi)r it. The color is bluish violet, or pur|)lish blue, and cpiite ilcep, .-iikI the llower is sin.ill anil sli.ided, like piir|iiirio-.iui;itus. lint niiich ti> my surprise the v.niety is a good grower. Speaking ol blue flowered gl.ulioluaes: We oursilvcs h.ivc had ni.inv, frcnndeep in color to whitc.it.iincd with cle.ir blue; in some the liulbs are even bine. But iill iire poor growers. Of ten viirieties of these we have, five have not yet started to grow this year, al- though the bulbs are .■ipp.-ireiitly in good Ol (In .-11111 lir.iltliy. To get up . a stock of blue gl.-idiuli is li.iiil work .'iiid no "kod.'ik" iiiiness. .■mil I his is what sur- prises me in the New Blue; it is a good i8gi. The American Florist, 45 THE Shepherd's crook [See Page 48] grower. Louis Van Houtte, both in Nanceianusand Gandavensis is so poor as to have no excuse to exist in either sec- tion. And I would ask our Gallic friends, why put out eight to fourteen new varie- ties a year when there is real merit in only two or three? Lilies — In lilies there is Lilium ochro- leucum, solt, yellow, trumpet shajied, from India. L. Grayi, from Roan Mt., not unlike a crimson L. Canadense, but the flowers are not reflexed. There is also a small formof L.Washingtonianum on the market, and said to possess merit. I don't mean rubescens. L. auratum macranthum is very fine. And L. specio- sum var. Opal will soon be on hand. It is a good one. ( I have had an eye on this new variety called Opal for several years, and seen it in all its stages of growth, rest, multiplication and bloom, and unhesitatingly pronounce it one of the grandest acquisitions we ever have had in the wa^' of hardj' lilies. The plant is healthj-, and an excellent grower and free blooming; the flowers are white, spotted — stained with pink. A most lovely lily. Wm. Falconer.) Dahlias —A. D. Livoni is the best of all pinks. Triumphe de Solforino, a very marked bush form, with large, intense solforino flowers; Margaret Bruant, the best dwarf white, on camellijeflora oi-der; Lucy Fawcett, a show variety, early and exceedingly free; Electric, cactus or- der, brilliant scarlet, very free; White Pove, long stems, toothed petals; Harrv Freeman, cactus order, an improvement on Henry Patrick; Crimson Beaut v, a remarkable pompone, and Robert Maher, the best yellow cactus dahlia. Herbaceous Phloxes —The new ones are wonders, single florets in man3' cases cover a silver dollar. Aurore Boreale, Eclaiieau, Panama, Paul Bert, Le Soleil, Steudhal and Flambeau are fine. The foliage of Golden Bedder is of a good v'el- low color. Chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums.— Mr. Edwin Lons- dale, Secretary of the National Chrysanthemum Society, Sends Me This: The following are the best newchrvsan- theraums which came under ray notice last November, and I believe were dis- tributed for the first time this year. Louis Bwhmer, (P.Henderson & Co., imported ). Light purple, hairy like Mrs. Alplieus Hardy. Plant very vigorous. Mermaid, (Dorner). Delicate pink. Ver3' good Frank Thompson, (not Mrs. Frank Thompson), (Jamison). White, shaded with delicate pink. Vigorous. Mrs. Isaac D. Sailer, ( Harris ). Silvery pink. Winner of the "Sailer Prize" at Philadelphia last November. Mrs. J. D Whilldin, (Harris). Light 3'ellow. Winner of the "Whilldin Prize" at Philadelphia. Eldorado, (Monahan). Deep j-ellow; incurved broad petals. Mrs D. D. L. Farsott, (sent out by Spaulding). Rich silvery pink. John Firlh, (Spaulding). Soft pink. Lily Bales, (Spaulding). Bright pink. Anna M Weyhrechl, (E_ A. Wood). Pure White; Chinese lorm. Targel, (Surman). Bright crimson, similar to Cullingfordii or Tokio. Ex- hibited in Philadelphia under the name of Shenandoah. Yonilza, (N. Smith & Son). White; Chinese; distinct. Mrs. H A. Pen nock, (Harris). Might be described as a yellow Violet Rose. AVrtfo;/, (Fewkes). Cieamy white; an improvement on Mis. Langtry. Winner of silver medal at Boston. /FrtAi;//, (Fewkes). Pink. Averymuch improved Robert Crawford Jr. Mrs. John U'eslcoll, (Harris!. Creamy white, shaded with delicate pink; verv large. Flora Hill, (sent out by E. G. Hill & Co. ) White. Extra fine varietv. .1/rs F IV. II 'ood, (Wood). Rich dark purple. Very distinct. James H. Freeland (Wood). Blush; petals broad; flower large. Beautiful. Pitcher & Manda name Dr. Chas. Brig- ham, white; John Dyer, chrome vellow; W. W. Lunt, lemon yellow; Rohallion, chrome yellow; John Lane, pink tipped with yellow; Etoile de Lyon, white; Harry E. Widener, yellow; Shasta, white, and Mrs. Grace Hill, blush. But most of these have been in the trade for a year or more. 46 The American Florist. Aug. 20^ Some Hardv Plants.— Bv HuwAKn Gil- let, SoiTiiwiCK, Mass. -Ireiiiiriii Giari/iiiit/iiii. — .\ little alpine, easily grown from seed, forminj; small tufts of fine narrow leaves and large flowers. Cloiialis Freiiionlii. — .\ low-growina; hcrbaeeous speeies with light purple flowers, ])crfcctly hardy and adapts itself to any garden soil. Coopc'iia pcdiinciilala and C. Diniii- inondii. — Fine bulbous plantsfrom Texas. The flowers arc white and pink. Pedun- eulata blooms earliest in the season and has larger and more numerous blossoms than Drummondii. EiylhioiiiutH tilbidutn var. coloraliiiii. — A bulbous plant from Texas. Has large white, sometimes pink flowers; a thrifty grower, great bloomer and quite hardy. Slioiiiii galaii/olia — Its Ijcauty ismueli over-rated, and it is not an easy plant to establish. The interest attached to its re-discovery after having licen lost for a hundred years has made it famous. Galax aphylla is, in my opinion, a finer plant. Its flowers are not showy, but it has such iK'autiful leaves, from dark green to bright crimson, and it can be grown in shade or sunshine, in dry or wet soil. 'J'rilliuin slylosinii has beautiful white or pink flowers, and is very easy to grow. Cahii'hur/iis //aviis comes to us from Mexico and isa Ix'auty. Theontcrle.-ives of the flower arc dark mahogany color, and not (piite as opi-n as are those of Cyclobothra flava. Liliiiin (/riy/.— Like L.Canadense, but the flowers are darker in color. Xemaitylis J'l iiifi/ti and .\' Ih-mnica are both new bulbous plants, but tender. Tii^riJia biniijtia has blue flowers. Tigridia F'ringlei has scarlet blossoms. Both arc tender and should Ix- cultivated exactly like the older tigridias of our gardens. A:alia calciidiilaita, our native fl.-ime colored S|>ecies, is one of the loveliest shrubs of this continent and thrives ad- mirably in cultivation; indeed, it is as well worth growing as any of its hybrid progeny, cillcd ("ihent Azaleas. //yd I an ma radiala is another much over-looked native shrub we should grow more of for the sake of its striking haiul- Bomc foliage — ficep green above and cot- tony pa|KT-wliite lielow. SoMR Hariiv Perennials.— By Mr. Geo. W. Wooi.so.s, Sit't oe Gariienlnc, New York Citv Parks. Aqiiili-fiia tuinlia iuir. alha — This is what the seedsmen in Ivuro|K- have In-en Rending out as A. chrysantha alba. I had it Ironi I l.'ili some ten ye.'irs .'igo. It is entirely distinct lromclirys,'inth;i which I have never seen make .'iny bre;ik tfiwards a white form. ( I have grown A. curulea ulba for vears; it is the most elegant and beautiful white columbine known. The variety .'ibovc referred to as A. chrysantha alba, no far as my ex|>crience with it ex- tcnils, is not as good as oirulea alba. At first I thought it lielonged to curulea iKxaiise rif a bliiiiili tinge in the white, but n» the Htr.'iin is not vet f(iiite fixed, every plant has either white or yellow flowers and among scores of pl,-ints not one had blue flowers. This Ic-ids me to think that chrysantha bhxid is here, but not pure, liceause of the lesiier stature and earlier blooming pro|»ertiei4 of thc"iicw" variety. Hut as WT all know, A. ecen thoroughly mixed together and given rinc to tin interminable .-issortment of so- called "Hybrids." W. I-'alconek.) Cc'iaipsi\ f;>ii>idi/li»a is eomnionly sent out under the name of C. lanccolata. Flowers, orange yellow. In bloom from early summer till fall, .\bout 2 feet. Crn/ai/ira yiuuroicp/tala. — Flowers in head, 13 inches in diameter; bright yellow; June; 2 feet. J.C!i:ca coiiifiia. — Flowers in cone-like bunches in June, purple; foliage whitish, pinnatifid; 12-lS inches. //ypiriiinii lluiklcyi — .\ dwarf species with numerous half-inch wide yellow flowers in June; also has handsome leaves. /uhiinnra angiisli/o/ia Z'ar. alha — Plant 2 to 8 feet, flowers white, 2 inches across and appearing all summer. /\ialosh')iniii diiinn/iriis — A dwarf, spreading half shrubby plant with spikes of deep purple flowers in summer. J^soialca siihaiaiilis. — .\ tulierous-rooted species with clover-like heads of purple flowers in June. (.Uuni J'yiviiaicuDi. — Has bright yellow flowers in June; 12 inches high. /\>U III ilia Tliiirbi-ri. — Flowers, deep red , numerous in July and .\ugust; plant IS to 24- inches. Sl> laliila Tailai iia — Has yellowish scabios-like flowers all summer; plant -t to 5 feet. /.iairis pycnoslachya var alba — A fine white variety of the purple Kansas Gay Fea t her. /u/iiiiospoiiiiitiH niacranl/iiiiii — A this- tle-like ])l,-int, 1—5 feet high, with round he.ids of light ])urplc flowers all summer. /iiliiiiops coiiiiiiiilaliis. — Has reddish ])urplc flowers in 2-inch heads in July and August; plant 2-3 feet. Silhriiolirioii croccuiii — A tuberous- rooted jilant, 12 to l.S inches high, with spikes of sniidl yellow flowers in June. /.i~yi.iplu>i'a iluiiopodioidi'S.. — Flowers purple, in spikes; the wholejilant strongly scented. liiachyclurla coidala. — Similar to a golden rod; IS to 2i- inches high; flowers bright yellow in .\ugust and September. /\liinlodriidyoii /iidinnii z'ar. obliisinii came to us from Ja])an ;is Az.alea .'ini.iiia from which, however, it is very distinct; it has brilliant red flowers, and is an evergreen, hardy. ind most desirable little shrub. ICONTINt KD NEXT WUKK | CKOKC.U S. HASKELL. I'rom l()iiiiti y, even in Iviiro|K- the firm bore :i high repiil.-ilion as a seed house. Along in the Sd's Mr. H.'iskcll became eii.'imored with silver mining and |int ;i eonsidenible sum of monev into a mine out west, being as- SfH-ialed with several other gentleiuen. The mine did not pay and the whole of the .Masonic block on West St;ite streel, which he once owned, went into that sil- ver inine, it is said. .Mr. Il.'iskell w:is ii very generous, o|K-n- hcarted in.in, .'ilways at the service ol his friei'.ds and eiuloised notes for an eastern business man who was a warm personal friend. This man failed about two years ago.ind a lot of his paper canicback onto Mr. Haskell to pay. Stripped as he was by his mining sjicculation, this extm de- mand on resources swamped him and a failure resulted. It nearly broke hishcart and he has never been .a well man since. After having made an .nmplc fortune in legitimate business to lose it in such a dismal investment and bcc.-iuse he was true to a friend, preyed upon his health and he couUl not recover himself. He said to the writer .at the time of his re- verses: "It .'ill e.'ime liecausc I was too anxious to get rich fast." Generous al- ways, he blamed not the friend whose notes he had signed .ind which ]irecipi- tated his trouble. He bowed before the mislortunc. ;ind heroically accepted the blame rdl on himself. But he did not sit idly down and pine .away. He made .-i br;ive clVort to re- establish Jiis fortunes, .-ind h.-id his liealtli been spared he would doubtless have succeetied. The seed business was pur- eh.-ised by a stock company comjiosed of men who knew Mr. Haskell .and trusted him, and he was put in ch.arge. The past year has, it is said, been a singul.-irly successful one with the Inisiness, and the future augured bright, but ever since the catastrophe Mr. llasUell h;us not been perfectly well and lias struggled ag;iiiist ill-health. .\ few months a^'o he was in attendance at the state board of agricul- ture of which he was ]ircsidcnt when taken very ill suddenly, and since then he h;is grown steadily worse. His dise.ise w.is dropsy, .ind for weeks it has been only a i|iicstioii ol'ltmc. Ill his honic the h.-iiid of aflliction fell most he.ivily upon him. His only chil- dren, two spkndid sons, tlic pride of his life, died in the cirly ye.irs of m;iiiliood's cst.'ite, just when he was looking (orward with Uccnesl .'inticipations to a bright and iiromising career of business success and social ))osition for them. (George H.iskell died in 1S7'.), aged lil; and Mark in 1SS2, also 1'.) years old. Words arc feeble expressions at best under the d;irk shadow of .a sorrow like this, but there must come some consol.'i- tion to the stricken wife .iiid sorrowing relatives to know that no man has ever gone out of this eomniuuity into the mysterious unknown who bore .a greater flood of ,'iflcction and .'i|)precia',ionor who will be more sincerely mourned. Open- he.irtcd to a fault, ontsiiokcnly lr;ink in his opinions, with iiii ]iiclcii.sc of being belter than other men, he did the right as lie knew the right and w.is not swerved from his convictions by any influences. Lllium Auratum. The accomii;inyingengraving(|iage l.'t) is from ,'i phoiogr.ipli sent us by A. I'nger, \ i)krays of rosy tinted flowers give an addi- tional charm to many a tasty decora- tion. Libonia floribunda still finds a place among useful plants, for although its red and yellow flowers arc small they are produced in such profusion as to be quite showy, and the plant is also capable of enduring much neglect without great in- jury. It hardly seems necessary to remind the memlK-rs of this society thai chrysanthe- mums should Ik- included among our dec- orative plants, this fact lx:iiig already well proved. Anil the only suggestion oflcrcd in this connection is that none but distinct colors Ik: grown tor this purpose, and only sorts enr»ugh to insure a proper succcusion of bloom. I'ot plants of carnations, bouvardias, roses, some of the iK-gonias and eupatori- ums and other well known plants will naturally suggest themselves to the deco- rating florist, and therefore do not cull for any extended notice in the present in- stance. Primula sinensis in variety com prise n useful group for winter work, not the least important mcml»cr of this interest- ing family licing the double white variety, and as the single flowered forms found in some good strains vary from white to dark red. and also include all shades from I)alc lilac to almost blue, there is sufll- cicnt range of color to satisfy the most fastidious. Coming now to our second heading, that of "plants forced into flower" for decorative use, we find a considerable variety to choose from, though largely found among familiar species. Very near to the head of the list:, if not fully occupy- ing that enviable position, are many of the splendid varieties now found among the Indian azaleas, the merits of which have often been discussed before. It may be noted, however, that Deutsche Perle, Fielders' White, and Borsig are among the most satisfactory whites, while Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Eugene Mazel, Vcrvae- ncana, and Bernhard Andreas are fulK' able to sustain the reputation of the col- ored varieties. Some of the rhododendrons also will bear further investigation regarding their utility as plants for winter decorations, there being no great diffieultv in forcing some of the hardy varieties, while some of the hybrids produced among the East Indian species bloom at almost all sea- sons. Among the latter there are many notably beautiful varieties, and if they can be reproduced in quantity at a reas- onable cost they would doubtless find a ready market. A large number of hardy shrubs are now included in the forcing list, promi- nent among which are the lilacs, these being classed with themost popular from two reasons: Their beauty, and the ease with which they may be forced. Pyrus japonica has also proved easy to force into flower, though the flowers so grown are much paler in tint than those natur- ally produced, and some of the shrubby spiraas are satislactory under similar treatment, one notable instance being S. Thunbergii, which produces its pure white flowers with as much freedom as does Ueutzia gracilis. The hydrangeas must not be omitted, there having been several handsome vari- eties added to the list within recent vcars, though most of these varieties a))- jjcar more satisfactory tow.ird spring. The method often adopted of growing on summer rooted cuttings of hydrangeas into nice little (jlants in 4- or 5-inch ])ots and bearing one head of bloom, gives some useful stuff for winter and spring use. Has the Crape myrtle (Lagerstrrt-mia indica) lx;en thoroughly tested for winter forcing? If not, it inav be worth Irving, for either the whitcor pink v.iricty would be an admirable addi'ion to the stock of decorative plants, providing they arc well flowered. Acacia ])ubeseens l.ind several other species of the same genus I may be used to supply pale yellow flowers, and the well- known gr.icefulnessof these ])lantsshould secure them .-i jjlaee anyway, while Cytisis canariensis and C. racemosus fur- nish .-i deeper shade ol I he s;une col.ir and are really inv.'iluable fordecor.itiiig. Having now arrived at our third head- ing, "Hulbons |)lants for winter decora- tions," one of the first to suggest itself for mention is Cyclamen persicum, a |)l.Mnt that seems to be gr;idu;dly coming to the front ag;iin !ilter some vears ol coinp;ira- live neglect. Of course, cyclamens have Ik-ch much improved by c;ireful fertilization, and are eonsecinenlly more valuable now to the florist, and in .-iddilion there have been Home changes made in methodsof eidtiva- tion, the most approved now being the system of growing on the pl.'ints from the seed to flowering size without any jieriod of rest or drying ofl' process, the whole c)|)cration In-ing cimijileted in from filteen to eighteen months. It should also be rcmenilKrred that "the best is the cheap- est" as regards cyclamen seed, and by starting with a good strain and then carefully selecting some of the best plants for seed bearing it is possible that the stock may be still more improved in future seasons. Liliuras Harrisii and longiflorum should not be forgotten, as with proper handling these may be had in bloom in successive lots all through the winter and spring. Some of the amaryllis also force well and their showy flowers appear to advantage among a mass of foliage plants. A selection of Dutch bulbs is one of the essentials for the complete equipment of the decorating florist, among the most useful being tulips, daffodils and other narcissi and hyacinths, and one point worth}' of remembrance in choosing tulips and hyacinths is to have none but clear, distinct shades, these being naturally the most satisfactory when endeavoring to form a combination of color in a decora- tion. In conclusion it will be understood that all the plants here referred to are not claimed to be profitable in all localities, the question of suitableness rather than profit having been the one under consid- eration, though in a majority of the ex- amples cited the Latter point has also been remembered. The Shepherd's Crook. The shepherd's crook, seen in the illus- tration (page 4-5), is sometimes used with good effect in place of bouquets or baskets for bridesmaids. The Direct oire stick is much the s;ime style, with the exception that instead of a crookontheendithas a knob. Suchsticks arecarricd b\' Mme. Bernhardt and lesser lights in La Tosca and In' I,illi;in Kussell in the Grand Duchess. How gracefully these women carry them goes without saying. In recommending such arrangements for weddings, many things should be con- sidered. They arc esi)ccially suitable for ;i church wedding in spring or fall, when it would not be out of place tor the brides- maids to wc.ir very light, airygownsand large Oainesborough hats. But they arc .'it their best at a suburban wedding, when there is often a little walk to the church door. It is wise also to consider the ])cople to whom you recommend them, none better tli;in young society ladies who arc .'icciistonicd to extrava- gant dressing atul app.'ircntly unconscious when they are the observed of .'ill observ- ers, for the success of the arr.'ingemcnlsall depends upon the grace and ease with which they are carried. Mr. Alfred Jingle would describe a wed- ding of this kind something in this f.-ishion: "l-^g.'id, 'twas fine — old church — ideal wedding— sun shining — birds sing- ing— organ peiding — flowers blooming — bigcrowd — carri.'igesroll uj) — brid.d i)arty .-irrives — d.'iinly feel on c;irii;ige steps — smiling laces — bride in while, like .-i lily — .'mother beauty — hair .'is black as the raven'scoat — eyesthal look right through you — big bunch red roses— ;inollier beauty —eyes as blue as the soft sky — hair so 'light that it melts into the sunshine — pink roses, f^g.'iil, the colorol hereheeks, ,'iiid all carrying Direetoire slicks and with such grace thai it lakes one back to 1','iris. 'Big odd,' 'twas the i)rettiest wedding of the season." H. H. Battles. VVliBN sending us small amounts in postage Btamjis, |)lease select those of the ;i-ccnt denomination. i8gi. The American Florist. 49 flKs ^eec| Urates. AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. F. Barteldes. Lawrence, Kan., president; A. L. Don, New York, secretary and treasurer. The tenth annual meeting at Hariford, Conn., second Tuesday in June, 1S92. Applications for membership should be addressed to Wm. Meg- fatt, chairman membership committee. Wethers- eld, Conn. Duty on Plants — Two Decisions. NURSERY STOCK — CERTAI.\ GRAPE VINES DUTIABLE AS. Before the IT. S. general appraisers at I New York July 13, 1891. In the matter of the protest. 11.C95 a, of Peter Henderson & Co., against the decision of the col- lector cf customs at New York as to the rate and amount cf duties chargeable on certain grape Tines, imported per Autania, March 24, 1891. Opinion by Sharretts, General Appraiser. The goods covered bj' the present pro- test are "black Hamburg grape vines." Duty was assessed upon the same at the rate of 20 per cent, ad valorem as for nursery stock under paragraph 282, act of October 1, 1S90. Theappraiserreports that "the importer claimed on entry that the vines were free of duty, under para- graph 666, N. T., as plants for forcing under glass for cut flowers," etc. This contention was abandoned, however, and in lieu thereof a protest was dul3' filed in which the importers claim "that said goods should be admitted free of duty Ttnder paragraph 577 of the act of Octo- ber 1, 1890, as fruit plants, tropical and semi-tropical, forthe purpose of propaga- tion or cultivation." We are of the opinion that the vines in question are not the trojjical or semi- tropical plants embraced within the terms of the statute. Many plants indigenenous' to tropical countries have by cultivation become common to colder climates. Vines such as these were not intended to be admitted free under paragraph 577, N. T. That paragraph provides for plants which are themselves natives of tropical or semi- tropical countries, or which have not lost their tropical or semi-tropical character- istics by propagation in other countries. This ruling is in harmony with the long-established practice of the treasury department. ( See synopsis 1 746. ) We find (1) thattheblackHamburggrape vines in question were imported for propagation or cultivation; (2) that they are not tropical or semi-tropical fruit plants. The protest is overruled and the action of the collector affirmed. NURSERY STOCK — FRUIT AND FORESTTREES AND HARDY SHRUBS. Before the U. S. General Appraisers at New York, July 13, 1891. In the matter of the protest, 98.-8 a and others, of Messrs. Healy & Earl and others, against the decision of the collector of customs at New York as to the rale and amount of duties chargeable on certain fruit and forest trees and hardy shrubs for ornamental purposes, imported per vessels named in the accompanying schedule. Opinion by Sharretts, General Appraiser. The articles in the present case were fruit and forest trees invoiced as filbert, horse-chestnut, linden, mountain ash, pear, plum, cherry, mulberry, etc., and hardj' shrtibs invoiced as calycanthas, snowball, althea, etc. Duty was assessed upon the merchandise at 20 per cent, ad valorem under paragraph 282 Act of October 1, 1890 as for "Nursery Stock." The protestants claim "that the terms decoration and ornamental are synony- mous, and for that reason all kinds of ornamental nurserj' stock are entitled to free entry under section 666 of the Act of October 1,1890. The Board has repeatedly held that par- agraph 666, N. T., provides only for plants such as are chiefly grown under glass. In the present case we find that the trees and shrubs covered bj- the pro- test are commonly known as nursery stock, and are not such as are chiefly grown under glass, for cut flowers for decorative purposes. The protest is overruled and the action of the collector stands affirmed. John A. Suzer, of Suzer Seed Co., is serioush' ill with Bright's disease at La Crosse. Wis. Mr. Lem Bowen, treasurer of D. M. Ferry & Co , has returned from a three months' trip in Europe. Salt Lake City, Utah.— James Dwyer is building a greenhouse 21x70. Aurora, III. — Irving J. Budlong has succeeded J. A. Freeman at 185 Pennsyl- vania avenue. South Charleston, 0.— C. S. Buttin has built a greenhouse here and will grow flowers for the local trade. Cincinnati. — Henry Schwarz, formerly gardener for O.J. Wilson, has started in business near the old St. Joseph's cem- etery, and will at once erect two houses 16x60 each. Collinsville, III. — The Collinsville Nursery Company has been incorporated with capital stock of $1,000. The incor- porators are John W. Staley, F. Osins, and Louis F. Lumaghi. New Orleans. La. — It has been decided that the coming chrysanthemum show of the New Orleans Hort. Society will be held November 17, IS and 19, at Odd- Fellows' Hall. All exhibits for competi- tion must be entered and placed before noon on the 17th. Milwaukee, Wis. — Wm. Edlefsen is building four new houses and putting in two more boilers. Two of the houses are for roses, one for ferns and one for violets. He has also added to his business quite an establishment which he calls a wreath factory. It is a two-story building in which are employed a number of young ladies making wreaths of dried flowers, of various sizes and patterns. Mr. E. has discovered a very eff'ective remedy for mildew but wishes to experiment further before explaining to the trade. Archie Middlemass has begun the erection of two new houses, 13x60 each, for carna- tions. Ben Gregory has built a large house for boarding large ])lants, and is making arrangements for using oil in- stead of coal for fuel the coming winter. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FORSALE. AdvertleementB under this head will be Inserted at me rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adYB. not admitted under this head. Situation wanted— By a arst class gardener and Horlst, ihorouKhly e.vperienccd in all branches. W N, '.H South St., Auburn. N. \ . Situation wanted— Bran experienced Uorlst and gardener; married; small family; aged 35; understands his business thoroughly. Address .\ W, Postoflice, Bath. Me. SITUATION wanted— By a landscape gardener; 25. single; can draw own plans or will work as assistant. Has a good knowledge of orchids. Ad- oress H, care American Florist. Chicago. Situation WANTKD—Byayoung man who has 11 years' experience in the growing 01 roses, ferns, palms, orchids and greenhouse plants. Ad- dress L, Flushing, Long Island, Postofflce box 121. w SITUATION WANTED-By practical working gar- dener as grower of roses carnations, violets and all kinds of greenhouse plants; 20 years' experience; married; age 35; disengaged Sept. I. Address G. Box 51. Short Hills, N. J. SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced gar- dener, single, either private or commercial; fully understands his business. Can furnish first class references. Address J E, care Am. Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-A? propagatorand grower of roses, rhododendrons, clematis, stove and greenhouse plants. Commercial, or would accept position as second In private place. Address C M. 208 Oartmoilh St., Boston Mass. SITUATION WANTED-By a German floriflt, mar- ried; no family; long experience in all branches of horticulture; best of references; prefers to go South, Address G K, Postoffice box 410. Princeton. 111. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener on pri- vate place by Englishman; agedo'J; married; 25 years' experience: proficient in nil branches; fetrictly sober and reliable: best of references. Robert Addicott, Box :45, GleLville. Ohio. SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough, practical gardener, who understands the forcing of rOEes and all kinds of flowering plants, fruits and vegeta- bles, alfco grapes, boih in open ground and under glass; best of references from last two cuiplovers. Address J. Scott. Millbrook, Duchess Co., N. Y. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical gardener as manager of private or public grounds or large commercial plant; thorouph knowledge of all branches. A successful collector and hybridizer of orch'ils; unexcelled in palms, stove plants, roses, grapes, etc ; rockery and landscape gardeuing; 20 years' experience; unexceptional references; sober; married wiili small family. Onlv a flrst-c ass posi- tion required. Address Botanist. Niagara Street, Pittsburg, Pa. WANTED—A pecond-hand steam heater in good condition. 8 or 10 horsp-power preferred. H. W. Lee Linwood, Ind. ANI ED— To lease or buy greenhouses, dwelling and land, near good market. Address H. Wise. Mt. Prospect Ave.. Newark. N.J. WANTED— A man to assi&t In greenhouse work; experience necessary. Wages $10 per month. Address P. O. Box 3&;, Maywood. III. WANTED— A thoroughly competent rose grower, capable of managing a large establishment. Apply SoRTiroLE. Grand Central Hotel New York City. WANTED— A second-hand No. 22 Hitchings base burning water heater with expantion tank: must be in good order and cheap for cash. James a smith, Milan. Ohio. WANTED— A man who has been successful in the management of a first class horticultural establishment, including a knowledge of forestry. Apply HORTICOLE. Grand Central Hotel, New York City. WANTED— A practical florist, single man who thoioughly untferttands growirg roses and general greeL house stock. Send recommendations, stating wages wanted to Mrs J. P. Bean a Co., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. WANTED— A first class floral designer and deco- rator of ability and good address, for a cut flower and plant trade. Address, stating experience, particulars and wages expected. J. A. Peterson. 41 W 4ih Si , Cincinnati. O. WANTED— At St. Augustine. Fla., for 3 months' engagement, commencing January 1. a young woman who is a thorough artist in the arrangement of cut flowers; must be quick and of pleasing address; one from near New York preferred. Ad- dress giving ate and experience, t loweh Depart- ment of El Unico, Postuttice box StviZ, New York City. WANTED— First class man to take charge of a private place. Must be well up in all branches of his profession. Will be furnished good house, spare vegetBbles in their season and two quarts of milk daily. Must board men in his employ. Address giving previous experience, references, nationality, age. size of family and wages desired. Samuel Thorne. Millbrook, Duchess Co.. N. Y. FOR SALK—Seven greenhouses in Chicago, well slockeii with general line of florift stuff. Four year lease of grouha. Heated wiih hot water. Will sell for ^3,000 cayli. Address H It, care American Florist. FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. Through sudden illness a good business in a thriv- ing western town; 5.500 feet of glass, well stocked with everything needed for ilie coming feason's trade. Proof, profits lor the past sea>on $1,033. The ftroperty includes a handsome house of S rooms, a arge barn to match. WMgon-shed, etc.. five lots on one of the best residence streets, near depots and electric cars; supplied with city water. lighted all through with electric lights; heated by steam. Nearly two-thirds of purchase money can remain at 6 per cent. Addrpps Westerner, care American Floilst. TO LET ON LEASE. For a term of years, one of the Largest and most Complete Greenhouse establishments In the West. B'or particulars, apply to HORTICOLE, Grand Central Hotel, New York City. so The American Florist. Aug. 20, SulKCriplion $1.00 a Ywr. To Europe, $2.00. AdTertisetneots. lo Cents a Line, Agate; Inch, Si. 40; Column, iu.oo. Cash with Order. No Special Position Gnaranteed. Discounts. 6 times. 5 per cent: 13 limes, 10 per cent; >6 times, JO per cent; 53 times, 31 percent. No reduction made for large space. Tlie AdTertisIng Department of the a.meuican FH'KIST Is for Kioridts. Seedsmen, and dealers In wareii pcrtalnlnn to those lines ONLV. Please to remember It. Orden lor leti than one-hall inch space not accepted. Adrertl!>ementsmu!- ert Fl'jwcrdny, Sec'y, -KiO John K. street. Noveml»er4--<5. 1'rovidcnce. K. L— Chrys- anthemum show Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, C5 Wept- miiwtrr St. Novemlier X-fi, Woostcr, O.— Exhibi- tion Wooster Iloral Club. W. A. Porter, Secy. .N'r»vemlier 't-1 . Erie, I'a. — Chrysanthe- mum show Eric Chrysanthemum Club. H. Tonx. Sec'y. Novemljcr 5-11, Hoy City, Mich. — ChrTsnntbcmum sln>w Hay County Hort. Society. T. J. Coojier, Sec'y, wl 1 .S'orth Wnter street. .Sovemlicr l')-12, I'iltsburK— Chrywin- f- 'how Pittsburg nno Allegheny i till Giirdrnrra'Cluli. fl.OstcrIc, .v.. .. - Smithficid St., I'itliburg. November 10-12, Newport, R. I —Chrys- anthemum exhibition Newport Horticul- tural Society. John Butler, Sec'y, Berke- ley Ave. November 10-12, Toronto, Ont.— Chrysanthemum show Toronto Garden- ers' and Florists' Club. \. H. Ewing, Sec'y, Normal School, Toronto. November 10-12, New Bedford, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show New Bedford Gar- deners' and Florists' Club. Geo. C. Bliss. Sec'y, 34 Arnold St. November 10-12, Washington, D. C. — Chrysanthemum show Washington Flo- rists' Club. Engene Cadmus, Sec'y, 14-19 R St. N. W. November 10-12, London, Ont.— Chrys- anthemum exhibition Forest C\ty Flo- rists'and Gardeners' Society. Wni. Gam- mage, Sec'y, P. 0. box 155. November 10-12, Oshkosh, Wis,— Chr\'santhemum show Oshkosh Florists' Club. Mrs. G. M. Steele, Sec'y. November 10-13. Philadelphia.— Chrys- anthemum show Pcnna. Ilort. Society. D. D. L. Farson, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad St. November 10-13, Chicago.— Fall exhi- bition Horticultural Society of Chicago. James D. Ravnolds, Sec'y, Riverside, 111. November 10-13, Minneapolis, Minn. — Chrysanthemum show Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club. E. Nagel, Sec'y, 1116 West Lake St. November 10-13, Baltimore— Fall ex- hibition and chrysanthemum show Gar- deners'Club of Baltimore. Ilcnry Bauer, Sec'y, lS7oN. Gay St. November 10-14, Indianapolis, — Chrys- anthemum show Society of Indiana Florists. W. G. Bertermann, Sec'y, 37 Mass. Ave. November 11-12, Worcester, Mass. — Chrysanthemum show Worcester County Hoi^. Society. Edward W. Lincoln, Sec'y, 5 Oak St. November 11-12, Gait, Ont.— Chrysan- themum show Gait Hort. Society. 'Thos. Vair, Sec'y. November 11-12, Montreal.- Chrysan- themum sho\y Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. Wilshirc, Sec'y, GS8 Shcrbrookc St. November 11-13, St. Louis.- Chrysan- themum show St. Louis Florists' Club. S. Kchrniann Jr.,Scc'y,21 Soulli Hrd.idw.'iy. NovemlK-r 11-13, Springfield, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show Hampden County Hot-t. Society. George II. Pratt, Sec'y, 192 Maple St. November 11-13, Ptica, N. Y.— Fall ex- hibition I'tica Florists' Club. J. C. Spen- cer, Sec'y. November 1 2-1 4, Buffalo.— Chrysanthe- mum show Buffalo Florists' Club, lian'l B. Long, Sec'y, 457 Main St. .NovcmlKT i7-l'.). New Orleans, La.- Chrysanthemum show New Orleans Hor- ticultural Society. Chas. Wise, Sec'y, Third and Prytniiia Sts. Novemtier , Gcrmantown, Pn. — Chrysanthemum show Gcrmantown Hort. Society. Thos. Iv. Median, Sec'y. .N'ovcmlKT , l*icw Haven, Conn. — Chrysanthemum show New Haven Chrysantheinum CItili. .Miss I'rances S, Ives, Sec'y, 47H Orange street. .Noycml)cr , Syracuse, N. Y. — Chrysanthemum show Central .New York Hort, Society. II. Voiiell, Sec'y, 22H Beechcr street. Novemlier . San I'raneisco. — annual tall show California State I'loral Society. Ivmory E. Smith, Sec'y, 321 Market St. .NovemlK-r , Little Rock, Ark, — Chrysanthemum show Little Rock I-'lo- risti' Club. Ii M. Tipton, Sec'y. The California State Floral Society has issued a premium list for its third annual fall exhibition, which will be held in October or November next, exact time and place to be announced later. Prizes for plants and cut flowers arc oft'ered in three classes: 1, Open to amateurs who do not employ skilled labor; 2, open to amateurs who do employ skilled labor, and 3, open to professionals; and there is another class open to all. This division may be suggestive to other organizations. The cash prizes amount to $230, and there are also oft'ered two silver cups, eight silver and three bronze medals, and about $300 in special prizes. Cojiies of the premium list may be had on applica- tion to the secretary, Mr, Emory E. Smith, 321 Market street. San Francisco, C.'ilifornia. Tin; Horticultural Liepartmcnt of the Worlds Fair is still unorganized. At the meeting of the Directory last Friday evening, the appointment of Mr, J. M. Sannicis was presented, but action on same was deferred. Under these circum- stances the Director-General delegated Chief .\llison of the Machinery Depart- ment to attend the S. A. F. convention at Toronto in the interests of the Horti- cultural Department. In this issve we present a report of the opening of the Toronto convention, pret- tv complete wc think in view of the fact that we had to go to press Wednesday morning. A report covering all details not presented in this issue will .-ippcar next week. .\ coRRKSPONUENT at Kosciusko, Miss., writes that the rose Climbing Perle des jardins is a grand success there, surpass- ing in growth all the other climbers, the blooms not ([uite so dcej) in color as the Marcdial Niel, but larger in size. Joints— Without Rheumatism. EVERLASTI.NG HILLS JOINT. Ten pounds ground lithurge, four ])ouiuIs Paris whiting, one-half pound yellow ochre, two pounds dry red lead, one-half ounce of hemp cut in one-half inch lengths. Mix well with lioilcd lin- seed oil to the consistency of thick (lutty. This cement will resist fire and will "set" in water. THE rSUAL THING. Kcd lead in oil calked with oakum. Joints made with this can be taken ;ip;iit by heating, (if you h;ivc plenty of time and heat), THE ITKSLANE JOINT, Best Portland cement calked with o.-ikum. If you use this joint its strength and iiersistciice niiiv not dawn on you until you try to get rid of it. Tllli JOINT. I'inc iron borings, gnawings frorn a file or any other wearing .ind grinding of iron or steel. With a sprinkling of siil- pliiir and sal .iinmoniiii' nioisleii slightly, in.ikc joint with rapidity and you can aliiiost hear it grow together. What in this iii:inner 1 he American Im.ohist joins logelhcr let no man put asunder. The nonunelntiire of this joint is respectfully referred to proper committee. Chicago. I'rask DanBi.isii. [The above was kindly prepared by Mr. Itlish at our rei|uesl in response to a (pierv by a subscrilK-r as to best method ol joiiiiiig four-inch hot water pipes. Mr. B. knows several things about joints as well as the construction of boilers of the I "(Idt lop tyije."- Ei>.] i8gT. The American Florist. 51 E. H. HUNT, Wholesale Plorist 79 Lako Street, CHICAGO, (Successor to Vaughan's Cut Flower Dep't.) Full line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Please mention American Florist. WHICH IS THE LARGEST AND OLDEST Wholesale Cut Flower House IN THE WEST? KESNICOTT BROS., 27 E. Washington Street, CHICAGO. A. L. RANDALL, (Successor to C. H. FISK), WHOLESALE FLORIST & DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 116 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. OPKN NIGHTS ANU SUNDAYS. "WIHE I5ESIC3-3SrS IlsT STOCIC. E>. jr. H^Vi^]VIS, Wholesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, And Florists' Supplies. 89 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. store Open: Nights 9 P. KI.; Sandays 3 P. M. PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist. CUT FLOWERS. The Western Trade Solicited. Write or Telegraph. ■ ► SMITH FLORAL CO., 77 7th Street S. - - Minneapolis, Minn. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. GOOD ROSES FOR SUMMER TRADE. Write for jirlces. J. »dc. o^Vis:s£;ie, 101 Euclhl Ave., OLEVELANO, OHIO. F. A. RIECHERS & SONNE, Act-oes, Import and Cxport Nurseries, HAMBURG, GERMANY. Specialties in Lilies of the Valley; Azaleas, Ca- mellias in sorts, best varieties in Palms and Dwarf Roses. ^F~ Wholesale CatalOKoe on appltcatlon. Mention American Florist. HARDY CUT FERNS MOSSj SPHAGNUM AND GSEEBT SHEET. BOUOUET (iKEEN and I'ESTOONING of all kinds in an.v amount always on hand. HARTFORD & NICHOLS, 18 Chapman Place. BOSTON. MASS. To IdJjKLOlx^ng;^ For young Palms, or cheap for cash, 75 fine plants of FICUS ELASTICA, i to 4 feet high; also 100 FICUS NITITA, i to 2 feet high. 602 Magazine St., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, Auk. 17. Rosei, NIphetos, Gontiers 2.000 .100 Perle, Sunset 200® 4.00 Mermet, Bride 3.00® 4.10 '* La France 400® t;00 Hybrids 2.00® tl 00 Carnations 50® 100 Asters 50® 1. 00 Lily of the Valley 4.00 Tutjeroses .50 Sweet peas .10 Allamandas 3.00 Pinlt pond lilies 8.00 Bmiiax 10.00® 12.00 AsparaKus 50.00 Adiantums 1.00® 1.50 PHn-APELPHIA, Aug. 17. Koses. Beauties 8 a0®15.00 La France. Albany 3.00® 4.00 " Mermets. Brides 300 " Paries. Niphetos 2.0U@ 3.00 Uontiers 1.00 Marie Guillota 2.00 Valley 500 Carnations 1.00 Asters 1 00 Tuberoses 5.0O Hweet peas .35 Adiantums 1.00 Bmllax ; 15.00 NBW TOBK. Aug. 17. Koses, Gontiers, Nipbetos l.OO® 2.00 Perles. Cusine 1.00® 200 " Wattevllies 1.00® 2 00 Mermets, Brides 1.0O® 3.00 La France, Albany 2.00® 4 00 Beauties 200®1600 Carnations .50 Smilax 600@12.00 CHicAao, Aug. IS. Roses, Am. Beauties 8.00®10.00 La France, Albany 3.00® 3.50 Perles, Niphetos 2.E0® 3 00 Brides 400 Mermets 2.00® 3.00 Carnations, long 1.00 Carnations, short 50® .75 Sweet peas .15 Smiittx 1600 Adiantums 1,00 Tuberoses, long 1.50® 2 00 short 1.00 WM. X gTEWaRT, Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies ■^ WHOLESALE. ^^ 67 Bromfleld Street, BOSTOKt, MASS. WHOLESALE FLORIST. Florists' Supplies Always in Stock. (Off School St., near Parker House), BOSTON, MASS. Orders by Mail, Telegraph, Telephune or Express promptly tilled. Mention American Florist. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 105 Tremont St., BOSTON, MASS. We iniifce a specialty of shipping choice Roses and other Flowers carefully packed, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telecram Is sent Injniediately when it is impossible to till order. Mention American Florist. N. F. McCarthy & co. Wholesale Florists AND JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, ; Music Hall Place. BOSTON. MASS. Also entrance from Hamilton Place through Music Hall. We keep a large supply of Fancies and Cams tions always on hand. Return telegrams sent immediately when unable to fill orders. AUCTION S/ILES OF PLANTS SPRING AND FALL. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. THE WISCONSIN FLOWER EXOHANOB, 133 Mason Street. MrLWAtiEBi. Wis. You will benefit the American Flo- rist by mentioning it every time you write an advertiser in its columns. Edward C. Horan, Wholesale Florist. 34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Shipper of Cut Flowers in any Quan- tities to any part of tlie Union. Roses shippeti the past season as far as Washinijtoii Territory by our system suc- cessfully. (4 days' distance.) SPECIALTIES. The new rose WAfSAN, .Aiiiericaii Beauties, La France, Albany, Madame Hoste, Mermet, Brides, Watteville and Cusin. ALSO Dealers in the verv earliest and linest FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Return telet;rams sent where orders or parts of canni.it be procured in our market. SEND FOK PRICE LIST. W. F. SHERIDAIM, Wholesale and Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, No. 32 W. 30TH ST., NEW YORK. Orders to be shipped will receive prompt attention. FRANK D. HUNTER, WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 51 West 30th St., NEW YORK. JOHN YOUNG, WHOLESALE FLORIST 63 West 30th Street, A. S* lSurn8* J. 1. Kayiior. BURNS & RAYNOR, WHOLESALE FLORISTS. C. Strauss & Co. GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS. ) WHOLESALE ONLY. ( SPEClALTr.-Filling Telegraphic Orders. WaSHIKGTOW. D. C. ELLISON & KUEHN. -^WHOLESALE^^ FLORISTS, 1122 I='I]SrE STUEET, SST. LOUIS, JVIO. A complete line of Wire Designs. OUT SJMIlviVX: At Bummer prlces--15 cents. Quality tirst clanB. Shipped on shortest notice. Telephone No. 15. Jos. E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio. Every Florist, Hnrseryniau and Seedsman shonld have one. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. 52 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Express Rates. Ed. Am. Florist:— We note your re- marksin July 20 issueconcerning Express Rates and wish to i)lace ourselves on record as lieartilv in sympathy with the movement suggested. When it conies to an assessment we arc in it. We have manv complaints of thcexhorbitant rates charged bv the Sonthcm Kxprcss Com- pany I'lKK & ICl.l.SWOK Til. Jess-iniinc. Fl:i. Gas For Fuel. Which stvic of boiler is l>est where you use natur.il gas for fuel? Will some reader of the Flokist who has had ex- jierience please advise nie regarding above. I*- ^• WiiKN writing to advertisers plcasi mention the fact that you were induced to write by the advertisement in the AuERiCAN' Florist. You will benefit us by letting advertisers know that it is the Florist that is bringing tlicni trade. Really Good Seeds. SPECIAL FOR FLORISTS. A I Giinl Hinsies, V-oz»-50: peroz. $5.00 Cilceolarii, prize strain, trade pkt. l.oo Cineraria grandillora, special " 1.00 Stock, double white, very dwarf, " .50 Primula Fimbriata, mixed, " 1.00 double white, per ICiO seeds, 80 cts. double red. SO cts. JOHN THORPE, Terms Cash. p£*rl river, n. y CllKYSANTllHMUMS. Best market •ort* In ]o varieties rrom j-inch pota, I3.00 per 100. MILAX, from jj^ioch pola, I1.50 per 100; fn.oo per 1000. Addrua J, o. :BtAr*ro-w, nSHKILL IT. T. Mention American Kloiiil. LIL. IL\RKISII FINE, TKUK STOCK. ^\'\< I M I ' >\S' I't'K ,1-s. PANSY AND PRIMULA SEED. Ni-A irop seed now ready. Trv W. W. BARNARD &. CO., fa and a North Clark Street. CHICAGO. LILIUM HARRISII. OflglriHl «f. . F. R. PIERSON CO.. TAKKVTOW.H ON Hi I>s<>>. NKW »ltl[K. AUGUST ROLKERiSONS Hl> « rimnliio WholdHiulf CmImIoK"**- Ad4r*Hl with builnvM r«ri) 139 ft 138 ««tt 24fh Str««f, •TATiON t. NEW YORK. LILIUM HARRISII. TRUE BERMUDA EASTER LILY. READY AUGUST 1st. Our bulbs are tlie tiu»sl ami best selected that the "Island" produces. Specially grown on contract for our personal sales, and STRICTLY TRUK. Cirramrerenre of Kalbs. P'er 100 SELECTED, 4 TO 5 INCHES .• ..:..• $ 3.50 5 TO 7 INCHES (The best size for flonsls) S.OO EXTRA. SELECTED, 7 TO 9 INCHES .J°2 VERY LARGE. 9 TO 12 INCHES 12.00 •i.% Bulbs I«llleS UK DUTCH BULBS AND RDOTS Inrorms all intending purchasers that it will pay them to write or his wholesale price list. Specia prices will be given to large importers on application. Prime *iuality at the very lowest prices is guaranteed l>y HERMAN BUDDENBORG, Whoi.ks.m E DiTrn Bui.ii Okowkr, HILLEGOM, NEAR HAARLEM, - - HOLLAND. Mflntlon Amttrloan Flnrlat. ^f=e:cz:ia.i_ cdf^f=^e:f=? cd^ lied and Uosy . Nr LK. Per 1000 Per !0,OOU Jls.OO SITOOO l^ 00 170.00 DOUBLE. Re«i and Uosy Dark Red Per moo 1 f2U.lU 20 00 -JO. 00 er 10,000 J".H).0O I'.IO.OO I'JO 00 :iO 00 226.00 Blue \H 00 170 00 Blue 10 00 lIiO.OO Yellow yaw 'J25 ou 40 00 ;i;i6.co All Colors 18 00 170.00 All Colorn IS. 00 170.00 r OivL'IJNVJ 1 UIjIJ S. t ArtHH. Lh Kelne. KHiHerkroon. Yellow Prince. I will si-11 these four sort**, Choice Forcing Tulips, in c»iual iiuantity, per thousand, |i2. 50. Jt^Vot oUicr sorts see Catalopiie. B. J. LOMAIVS. HAARLEM. HQLLAIVD. SPECIAL LOW PRICES , TtiB Cultivation of Mushrooms. Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum, Candi- dum, Roman Hyacinths, Paper While ! Narcissus, and all other kinds. DUTCH HYACINTHS, Tt'l.ll'.S, C'KOCIIS, NriK.i;.\, I.II.Y of the VALLKY, AXAI.KA INDICA, KUNKB, KTC. KT«!. Wbolewnlr jiricr lisl on miiilirnlinii to HULSEBOSCH BROS., P. 0. Box 3118. NEW YORK CITY. Thaonir l)itU-h Halt) nrowenint whunoilrni there r«Rlf1en » nieriibflr In Nnw Vurk. to conduct the bunl- noM. Ho lliRt we mn bo ronchod Hlwayn. Moult'. n AninrlrHii Klorltil. BULBS. BULBS. BULBS. CHINESE NAKCISSUS. Ortl^T N"w If fou wlRh to Hecuro IIKH'I' l>s nl l^twniit llntoft. AURATUM. LONGIFLORUM. RUBRUM. KRAMERI. ALBUM. ETC. CALIFORNIA BULBS. Wf< aunrniiti'n r"» brNt ntuck nt Ihn iikihI rim- llfiiiitl>l«< riiL4>a ir Seed Bags and Catalogue Envelopes. NKW HAVKIV. CORIIV. Mrnlloii AnitTli-iiri K lorlr«l. liiiiiVAKDiAS, |{ood clean stock, 3-incli |iiils, cli'iico varii'lies $5.00 .Smii ax, slriiiiK 5.00 ItKlhl AMI MlCMPT RosPS, strong 6.00 I AI.-I Ill.lIlM l.PAMil , s(|i>m; (..(HI MoOBEA fe OOI.E, Bnttio Creek, Mloh. IU\\ Il'ITU VernrhHlTeltll, llolilon lloililer, (lold- \J\ tllVjy It' on Vi'rKrlmfTeltll.Hnnset. rri>ni'.!^,.|n. piitii. raJ per IIMI: r.' "I per lull. Kroni :i-ln. pnln, fUi par lUlU: 1.1 per 11(1 l,nri«i .itork plnnm. I.U per lUUI; M per lUU. All orilnrH nhoiild lie ncconipHnlod by nionar, otherwise iihli)pod <'. o. 1). JOHN KKtlK, liriclKeport, Conn. Menllon AniorlcHii Klorlnl. i8gi. The American Florist. 53 FLORISTS' SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONA!. PANSY, VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSY MIXTURE comprises all the very best German, English and American strains, together with the Giant Bugnot, Cassier and Im- proved Trimardeau Pansies, and is undoubtedly the best mixture for florists. Pkt. 50c.; Yz oz. Si. 50; oz. Sio.oo. GIANT CASSIER, a choice variety of colors. Pkt. 25c.; V^ oz. $1.00. GIANT BDGNOT, the finest strain in existence. Pkt. 5cc.; J a oz. $1 00; i^ cz. $1.75. GIANT TRIMARDEAD, WHITE, flowers very large with violet center. Pkt. 50c.; }4 oz. |i. GIANT COALBLACK, very large and of fine form, Pkt. 25c.; Js oz. 75c. GIANT TRIMARDEAU IMPROVED, contains all the new shades and colors and will there- fore give entire satisfaction. Pkt. 25c.; is oz. 60c.; y^ oz. $1.00. GIANT PANSY MIXTURE, this mixture comprises all the above Giant Pansies. Pkt. 25c.; Yz oz. 60c.: Y\ oz. Jl.OO. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSY MIXTURE, a mixture of over 30 diflferent shades, contain- ing many ol the most popular and odd colors. Pkt. 25c.; Js oz. $1; '_- oz. $3 25: oz. $6. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES, White, Black, Yellow, Emperor William, Striped, Snow Queen, Golden Gem, each, per Ja oz. 25c.; Y^ oz. 40c.; oz. $1.00. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSY MIXTURE, very choice. J^ oz. 30c ; oz. Ji; 4 oz. for $3. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA, tigered and selfcolored, finest mixture, pkt. 50c. HOLLYHOCK, best double white, pink, flesh, yellow, crimson and mixed, each, pkt. 25c. CARNATION VIENNA DWARF, a very good strain. Pkt. 15c.: K oz. 50c. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE, contains the most striking and bril- liant colors. Pkt. 50c. CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA, VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE, the finest large-flowering sorts, dwarf and semi-dwarf mixed. Pkt. 50c. GLOXINIA HYBRIDA, best horizontal, upright, tigered & spotted in finest miit. Pkt. 50. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, largest flowers and best sorts mixed. Pkt. 50c. & $1. STOCKS, BROMPTON AND EMPEROR WINTER, white, pink and crimson, each Pkt. 25c. SMILAX SEED, new crop, oz. 75c.; Yt. lb. I2.50. WALLFLOWER, best double mixed. Pkt. 25c. MIGNONETTE MACHET, best for pots. Pkt. loc; oz. 6cc. NEW DWABF MABGUEBITE CAKITATION', for winter blooming-. 200 seeds, 25c.; 1000 seeds, $100. J. C. VAUGHAN, CHICAGO. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y New and RarePlants ORCHIDS PALMS, FERNS. Hardy Plants, CUT ORCHIDS AT ALL TIKEISS. Tuberous Begonias a Specialty. Mention American Florist. FRKSH CONSIGNMKNT OF COLUMBIAN ORCHIDS Just to band. Ciittleya Triiinn' Schrdedera', the rare and very fraKrant winter bhumier; Oattley;i Trianse. the old favorite, and also many Od<)ntOKlo8aom&. Oncidlums. etc.. etc., at greatly reduced prices. Write for price list. P.O. Box 322. Soutli Orange, N.J. The tlnest stock in the WORLD. Nearly Ave acres devoted to their culture. Thirty minutes from London. 100 FOR $25.00. BRACKENRIDGE &. CO., Established 1854. Govanstown, Md. Please mention the American Flo- rist every time you write any of the advertisers on this page. PANSIES THAT ARE UP. Up and ready to plant when I send them. It is not only the plants that are up, the strain is up as well; up to, and most of my customers say, above any strain in the market. The price is down, considering the tiuality. Seed as good would cost you about as much per 1000 plants. Price, free by mail, 100 for 75c; 500, $3; by e.xpress, $5 per 1000, with discount on large orders. TRY THEM. THEY AKE WORTH A TRIAL. SEND FOB LIST AND SHORT PAPER ON CULTURE. sjviirv^vx:. Plants have been growing, but the price has not ; they are nice and stocky and ready tu go right ahead. There is some 15,000 left. Let me have a chance to fill your order and d(.i not delay it too long. Price §1.50 per 100 ; $12.50 per 1000, cash with the order. Sample for 10 cents. L.B.338. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention American Florist. PANSY SEED Positively as received from F. Roemer. „ ' Per 0/.. GIANT KANCY (Improved Cassier) * 7 UO GIANT SHOW ( Improved TriMiardeaul « 00 UOBMBK'8 GIANT (dve spotted) Yi 00 Trade pacltets of above, $1 00 each. 109 South 7II1 St., Philadelpliiit, Pa. Primula obconica seed per 1000, » 50 " Floribunda " 1.00 " Obconlcu 2-inch pot plants per lOO, rt 00 " Floribunda, 2-inch pot plants. . " 4. 00 *' Chinensis, white and pink " 4 10 Betfonla Hex perl00.».'i flOand la 00 Hydrangea Red Branched, per do/.. $a; per 100, i.'i 00 I. N. KRAMER & SON. Marion, Iowa. EXTRA PANSY SEED. niainmoth Sunbeaiu Strain. One uf the tlnest and most perfect strains uf muiu- inotli Pansies In cultivation; Uowero extra lame, of tine form and showy colors. I have obtttined this grand strain by continued high culture and care- ful selection, and have as choice it collection as can be procured. I receive very compUmentary letters from my cuatuniers of last season. Every florist should be sure to sow of this seed. Per liberal trade pkt., '26c.; :i pkls. )»c.; 0 pkta $1.00. JOHN F. BOPP, Shlremanstown, Pa. pANSIES. ^ ^ Plant your frames this fall with Pansies that will Sell at Sight. You want the Best if you keep up with the procession. My strain cannot be surpassed for size, color, or substance of flowers. I know my stock will please, and 1 am prepared for a big rush. Fine Stocky Plants, once transplanted, S5 per 1000 by e.xpress; 75c. per 100 by mail. Special prices on larger lots. Orders booked now filled in rotation, or on any date desired after August 15. GIANT MARKET AND FANCY PANSIES New crop seed of those superb strains now- ready, in trade packets of i..S"o and 600 seeds respectively, at one tloUar each. DEmrS ZIKNOIEBEIi. 54 The American Florist. Aug. 20^ Liliuni Wallichianum Superbum. When 1 said that Liliuni Wallichianinn snix-rbum was a very valuable acciuisition 1 had no idea it would Ik- indorsed as the most l>eantil"ul of all lilies. Mr. Jas. Dean exhibited before the New York Flo- rists' Club .\iigust 10, siKviniens wliieh mure than eonfinned the few words I said in its favor on page 564- of the Flo- rist of Mareh 19 last. The spike of three flowers was massive and efl'cetivc, the smallest fJovver nine inelies in length and the expansion cover- ing a diameter of the same figures. The outside tubular structure is white with reddish hrcnze markings. The expanded 0|K-n corolla is oi>aiiue white with rich golden yellow throat. It is a gem of the first water and is all that we have ex- pected. .|oHX Thorpe. A Great Girl. "I love that girl?" •Whv?" "What do you suppose she sent me tor a valentine?" "I don's know." •■The ri-ceipted bill for all the flowers I sent her last year. It's taken a great load olTiny mind. I can tell you."— /'«(X-. STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. Perles, Mermets, Papa Gontier, Bride, Niphe- tos. Bin Silene, Souv. d'un Ami, Cook, Mine. Cusin, Mme. WatteviUe, La France. 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000. Hinze's White, Silver Spray, Fred .luhnsmi, Orient, Portia, the Century, Mrs. Cleveland and Grace Wilder. lit •!!• ri 00 per 100: (TO 00 per lOM; JJ size. (U OU per 100; f.O 00 per 1000. KBEUCKKUillTON, B Mne pink, $10.00 per 100. ■Violet**. Swanler White. V.w twr tUa.ntuu per lou: r.. u .Marie Louise, ist _ . U) per luUO; M bIzo, "k; 00 per 100. tu UO per 1000: :iil alte, K> 00 per luO: ».'• UO per lOUO Our camalioiii and vioU'ls arc slronft, full grown plant* and perfectly healthy, re.iily lor delivery Srplcmlur 15. •■■II AW (Ifififl Ntrfinir plMiitH. *^"-***' n OU per lU); ft'. Ill per l.UWI. WOOD BROTHERS, FISHKILL, IS. Y. Mentliin AnierlCHii l-'l<'J •truntf Rtock In ;t and 4-inch poU At r and Y" i>er lUU. Alnn neveral handred bonvardla. larve pianm. In <>, '. and K-lncti potn. f 12. f If), and TAI Mr lUU. Moffiljr i»avidii'inil. tine for forclnK. nil thi* leadtnK varleiie* m 'lW\x\i\\ poin. |i per liU. iira- ciraa IndiMia. Z'-rln. poin. fr- per ICO: Mn.. t\1. duu- bl« while prtmn>ite», 3. i ai-d !»-ln. potn. IIU. !..'». and 1 9U p<*r lUU. Krlievena. ail KlieH. Terr cheap. Hnilinx, •irunu. IVIii- P"t"" P*?"" If'- <"•'' •»»*-• hundred (if Ihe t>««l new and "Id VHrtetlen "X chryRanllieiiiumit, • II alt** and pnc*rn. Write 130 Monroe St.. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. 5000 ROSE PLANTS FOR SALE Slr..iu;. lu:tlUiy MM^k.iiiu- tur |'l;iiilini;, (mm I inch p'lts, 5-S per KM), siuli as PEILE*. MERMErS. NIPHETOS. WATTEVILLE8. GONIIERS. AND BRIDES JOHN •WHITE, Floriiit, Witxrlf l'l»<'<'. I l.l/AIIRTII, V. .1. FORCING ROSES, VERY STRONG. I'erleR d«i .lnrdW.«, ,*1en. 4|nch, 110. Hnjilai In Mnch put*. utronK- 9-'-. HOOPESTON FLORAL CO.. IKMU'l.slON, 11,1., mi FIELD GROWN ROSES SplenJid assortment Hybrid Perpetual, Moss and Climbing, best varieties for lorcing and outdoor planting. No better plants grown. Full line Clematis, Shrubs, Hardy Plants, Hardy and Forcing Bulbs, Greenhouse Plants and Roses. Headnuarters for 'FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, GRAPE Headquarters tor ^^^^^^g ^^^ SMALL FRUITS. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LIST FOR FALL, READY IN AUGUST, FREE TO ALL. Correspondence solicited. Personal inspection invited. tjy "V^^rs. TOO .Acrr-^s. es Cir"^^«:»l-koi.»(S^». THE STORRS & HARRISON GO. FAINESVILLE, Lake Co., OHIO. Mention American Florist. 10,000 ROSE PLANTS. Strong liealthy stoclc in fine condition for planting, in 3-in. pots, *8 per lOO; in 4-ln. ijfilO per lOO. rerles, Mermels, Niptieios, Waneville, lioiiliers, Brides, la France, Jaciis, ami American Beauties, Cut Flow<>rs. Smilas and Adiantum, 2S.000 field grown Carnations. Hinze's White. Lamborn. Anna Webb and Portia. $8 per 100. New Scarlet Emily Pierson. $15 per 100, 25.000 Neapolitan Violets, strong clumps, ready In Sept , $8 per 100. A.. JV. Jt*IE^SOJV, Cr«jn»»-w'ell» Co»-»«:». vi'iv line, 4 and 5-iiicli pots. aiul niiiiiv otiu'i' varieties, in 4, 5 and (i-iiich pets. J'rlceH i^lveii on application. GEO. W. MILLER, 1748 N. Haisted St.. Cliicago. We have 5,OCiO lirst class I'OKCINtJ KOSl:S, .v;n>\vn Ironi two-eyed ciittiiii;s in 3 and ■l-iiicli pots, entirely tree ot mildew. MME. HOSTE. LA FRANCE 3-inch pots, fg.oo per loo; 4 incli pots, $12.00 per 100. PERLE. BRIDE, MERMET, NIPHETOS s-incli pols, S7.00 jcr 100; 4-incli pol.s, $10.00 per 100. SEISTD -FQ-R. rME.CXjr.A.H,. ROSES. J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBIIEG, PA. STILL THE PREMIER HOUSE KOK T u be ro u s He <>( ) n i as ! We were Awarded the FIRST PRIZE against all comers GREAT BEGONIA EXHIBITION AT TlIK KOYAL ACOLAKILM, WKSIMLXSTKR, liine 2-1th and 25th, 1891. OUR UNRIVALED STRAIN OF BEGONIAS Also rei.eued Ihe Silver Cup (Isl I'li/e) at the recent Temple Show — com iiicim; prooi to all that as raisers and ,i;riiwers we are still Slit^ONlJ TU Nt)Nl:. Wi" <-nrill:illy Invite ntl lc)vrr« of (liiMTrK to limpi'ft our "truly magnificent show of begonias." l>i-Hi'rlpt Ivi* Cut itIo|;;iM-H iii]i11ots. $4 00 per lUO; ;i-inch pota, stroni;. 1.5 to 18 inches JS.IO; 4-ln. pots, stronB, $12 CO. For other varieties ol Dracwnas and Palms, etc.. etc., see descriptive catalogue and new wholesale list. W. J. HESSEB. Plattsmouth, Neb. Kcntiu Helniorcana Seedlings ready for potting. S4.S0 per 100; *40 no per 1000. Sample of 30 pliiiits. »1.00. 109 South Seventh Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. 2000 Violets, Marie Louise, e.xtra hirue plants. 3000 Carnations, May Queen. 2000 " Hinze's White. 2000 •• Portia. These plants spread over a space from five to nine inches in diameter. 500 La France Roses in 4-inch pots. The Violets and Carnations will all lift with a very large ball of dirt, consequently suffer very little or nolhinj; in I'^eini; trans- planted. Send in orders early to Ji%^OI> «Ss CO., FLORISTS, Spring^eld, Mass. Several times shaken out, cut back and repot- ted, making them equal to plants grown in much larger pots; these are of gocd size, strong, well- rooted and compact; besides a great siviug iu Kxpress charges over plants grown in larger pots. Send for samples and prices. F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON. ILL. A, H. BUNDE, Removed to 26 W. S'xth St., Formerly 400 li. Seventh St ♦ St. Paul. Minn. CARNATIONS. FIKL,U GROWN phints reaily in September and October; leadiny vurietles. Prices per circutur. VIOLKTS-Marie bouino iinil Swanley White. Voiinc clumps Jdr winter tnrcinK ?."> OU per If^). SniUax-SlroDf; youDjj plants from 3-inch pots, »-'r.OperlOO. ALYSsriVl— Double for winter bloom, from 3-inch potB. $4.1H) per HO. Send for circular. W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale. Chester Co.. Pa. Mention American Florist NEW CROP EVERGREEN GUT FERNS Special attention paid to supplying the wholesale trade. Sing:1e thnnsand, SI. 35; In lots of five thousand and apTvardSt C. 0< D>, fi»l>00 per thousand. o^GCEP SPHAGNUM MOSS. ^i%§^''^rdlc^^t '& per barrel; B barrels. fo.OO. 20 barrels, $15 00. BOCgUKT KVKRORKKNS, 12.00 per barrel. OUR Half-Jone ^ ^ Engravings • • ■ ARE MADE BY • • • J. MANZ & CO., Engravers, 107 Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Their work in tliis journal speaks for itself. Publishers American Florist. PUBLIC^ALE 28 GREENHOUSES AND STOCK, Comprising thousands of Azaleas, Camellias, Palms, hot house and bedding plants. Also boilers, 4-inch pipe and fittings, will be so'd without reserve. Sale to Commence Monday Aug. 31, 11 o'clock a. m.y and continue until everything is sold. The above stock will be on private sale until date of public sale, at greatly reduced rates. Florists wi-^hing a stock o( fine Azaleas or Camellias would find it to their advantage to inspect betore purchasing elsewhere. JOHN DICK, Sr., 53rd and Woodland Ave . PHILADELPHIA. PA. E. G. HILL & CO., Wholesale Florists, RICHMOND. INDIANA. J. A.. I>e Veer*, 154 East 34th St., NEW YORK. A full line of Summer Flowering Bulbs, Seeds, Plants and Florists' Supplies furnished at lowest market prices. CATALOGUK FKKE TO APPLICANTS. 1000 1 Nice stocky plants Irom 2j4-iach pots | 1000 I1.50 ver 100. GKO K HUVTON. Nashua, N. H. CARNATIONS and BOUVAROIAS lor tall phuitini;, ;>/ to i^.S per 100. Strons, heaUliy stock PRIMROSES, S4 per 100, 2-V"i">-"'i r"'s- C. MERMET anil THE BRIDE, J5 per 100, 3 and .i!3-inch pots. WM. A. BOCK, N. Cambridge, Mass. 2S,000 li— ,<>00 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Kxlra fiae stock, best winter blooiniiip; variety, send for Price List. S0,000 Sx.>iilaL:3v: r»Jtmts, $1.50 per huudred. strong, out of 2 inch pots, $12.00 per ttiousand, Cast) with order. Wholesale Fforist, Mention American Flortst. ALL SIZES OF SINGLE AND DOUBLE THICK GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. — ALL GLAZIERS' SUPPLIES. — ^F" Write for Latest prices. Mention American Florist. Ventilator Machinery FOR ALL CLASSES OF GREENHOUSES EITHER FOR TOP OR SIDES. Awarded the oo'y Certi6cate of Merit at Buffalo Convention. Patented Dec. 10, 1889. Write for Catalogue before order- ing elsewhere. YOUNGSTOWN, O. T"i^AMERicAN Florist no.'s DIRECTORY { FLORISTS, ~of' NURSERYMEN, (SEEDSMEN, OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ISOO. No one in the Trade can afford to be n'itliotit it* AI>I>HESS : American Florist Co. 54 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. C.C. ABEL&CO., New York, *r' C. KH. Lily Of the Valley H riperiaity. Ylanibiiri;. <«erniany. PIEKKK SKItlKK & SONS, Nurserymen and FlorlstH. l'8«y. France. G. 15ENARD. Rose and Nursery stock. Orleans, France. Catalogues free on application, when received for distribution. All orders for these bouses should be addressed to C C ABEL Si CO.. 15 to 26 WHITEHALL ST.. P. O. Box 920 NEW TOHK. Mention American Florist. 56 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Germination of Canna Seeds. Noting Mr. Bassott's remarks in issue of Tulv 30. in place of the forceps and knife with which to prepare the caniia seeds wc would suggest a small vice, such as may be had for twenty or thirty cents, and a file. The knife method \yc liavc found very slow and extremely tiresome to the fingers. It is by this means \vc prepare all our hard-shelled seeds for planting. It is a slow, tedious method, but seems to be a necessity il wc arc to grow the plants from seed. Jessamine, Fla. Pike & Ellswoktii. Society of American Florists. COMMITTEE ON NOMENCLATURE. If'.U. William KALCoxEiHilen Cove. N. Y., Chalriuun. SUB-OOMUITrBK ON ROSES JoH.s N. May. Summit. N. J.. Chairman. ROBEBTCRAio.Wthanrt .Market Sts., I'hila. Brsst ASMfS, West Hobokon, N.J. SUB COMMITTBB ON CARNATIONS Edwin T^onshale, ChesmuiHill, Pa. Chairman. John Thorpe. Pearl River, N. V. E G. Hill, Richmond. Indiana. Sdb-Oommittbe on Chrysanthemums; John Thoui-k. Pearl River, N. V. Chairman. KDwix IxiNSliALE, Chestnut Hill, Phlla. John N. May, Summit, N.J. Sdb-Coumittee on bedding Plants; B.G. Hill. Bichmond. Indiana, Chairman. KDBIRTCKAir, I'lth and Market Sts., Phila. JAUB8 D. RA Y.voLiw, Blvertlde, 111. SOB-OOMMITTEB ON PALMS AND FERNS CHARLES I). Ball. Bolmesburg. Pa., 1 halrman. WILLIAM R. SMiTll, 11.8. Botanic Garden Wash- ington. I) C RoKklRTGEoluiE. PalneBvllle.Ohio. SlIB-CX)MMITTEB ON MISCEL GR-HODSE PLANTS Robert Crak;, lUth and Market Sta., Phila- delphia. Pa. Cbalrman. 1. KolL-^TEllMAV, Newtown, L. I., N. Y. CiiARi K8 I). Ball, HolmeaburK. Pa. SOB-COMMITTBE ON BULBOUS PLANTS I KRNBT A8Mf8, West Hoboken. N.J. Chalrnmn. I. FOR8TEBM4N. Newtown, L. 1. N. V. A. B. t*cott, llitb and Catherine Streets, Phi In, StTB-COMUITTBE ON HARDY PLANTS I William R. Smith, U. ». ButanlcGarden, WhsIi- innt^jn, I>. C., ( halrman. KoHEKTGEoHiiK. Pninesvllle, Ohio. A. B. iicolT. lath and Catherine Streeta, Phlla. The Nomenclature Committee will meet InResslon at the Queens Hotel, Toronto, at 9 A. M., the day before the H. A. F'. convention takes place In that cllf next Auirusl. PATALOGUES. ^ 1 MAKE 'EM, WITH CUTS AND "KNOW Hf)W." J. Horace McFarland, H. BAVKHSDOHKKK & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ONLY, PHII.AIIEI.FHIA, FA. Oar nrvf CHtHlocar la now out, frri' ii|Miii »pplit-Ht Ion. Manllrtn Amerloan friortsl. ESTAHMSHED. I860, I Wire D&oi Mnitiraclared br ///(.-..i ass Kut Ilat Hlrvet. NKW YORK. SESD FOK A COPY — <*i' «>«ii*- TMDEDIEGIORY AHCRICAM FLORIST GO., OhlMfl*. EXCELSIOR STANDARD FLDWER POTS, With Patent Ventilated and Perfect Drainage Bottom. d^ 7¥ T3T^ We beg leave to call your attention to our \yJ:\MjLUm EXCELSIOR STANDARD POTS. You cannot well afford to be without them, as they are e-*pecially adapted for growing Chrysanthemums and all valuable plants. FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARDED WHEREVER SHOWN. We still carry in stock a full line of the regular ''STANDARD" POTS. When writing for price list state sizes and quantity wanted. Price List tent on application to THE WHIILDIN POTTERY CO., wK.'R\°.,.%\'.WPIiila(lel|iliia, Pa, STANDARD FLOWER POTS -AND- JARDINIERES IN GREAT VARIETY. Hf— e :PfOTB.— Our new Catalogue for the Fall of 1891, containing illustrations of New Jardinieres especially adapted for Standard Pots is now ready and will be sent on application. HEWS & CO., Cambridge, Mass. Mention American Florist. AHEAD OF EVERYTHING. We Follow None, Prize or No Prize. Our latest improvements in machinery produce a Standard Pot which for lightness, smoothness and durability, has never been equaled. Customers buying of us will SAVE ONE-THIRD IN FREIGHT. And to prove this, we give below a table showing number iu Crate and WEIGHT of same, which speaks for itself : 8l7.e. No. In Crate. IH-lnch 3,000 •-' ■' 2.400 2M " 1,750 2S» " 1,460 3 •• 1,280 »M " 800 4 " BOO Well! 111. . 2a)lb8. .. 260 •• .. 260 " .. 260 " .. :H) " .. :WI " .. aw " •sii'Fivis, r>ovi^i^j3ii^ It will be seen at ii Kltince, that our pots are one third IlKtiter thtin rornierly, and yet wu clHlni that owing to the Buperlur quality of our clay and tni- proved machinery, they are tttrunKer th^n any pot In the market, and we frankly ask yuu to make the test. |y8KNl> KOll PUK'KH. «S2 CO., d$>^r*e&o«.tfli«^, IV, 'YT^ REDUCTION 33 1-3 per cent. Discount off Iiist on all ftrdom for full llKMiitHtidit ol uiir Neponset Mower Pots, OF WATERPROOF PAPER. AddroHB for hII Infornintlon, lll'K WIKII.KHAI.E AGINT8, AtftiUNT KOI.KKK & SONN, - N«w York. It. & .1. KAKOIillAK St <;<>., Itoatoii, Mimn. who ftirnlfih nnniplon l>y niiill, poiitpalil. on rooolplof far lOc. Ilo. 140. 17c. Z!c. <0c. iKIc. on* doMn 2H Ki :i ^H 4 [> il In. puU F. W. BIRD & SON, M-frm, KAST \Vy\I,r<>I,K, MAHH. Mention AmerlcKn KInrllt. IMPKOVHl) (tLAZING. J. M. (;asser's Patent Zinc Joints for Bulling QIasa wilh- oul laps. fOt Euclid Hvenue. CLEVELMHD. OHIO. FLORAL DESIGNS. The help for Cut Flower workers. 162 pages, colored plates. iMlition nearly exhausted ; speak (juick. Address (with #3.50 for the book) J. HORACE McFARLAND, Bo«6B5. HARRISBURG. PA. ri SCOLLAYS i:\ii-K<>vi':i) , . I PUTTY BULB, r {STI Hot- Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. L. WOLFF MFG. CO., 93 to 117 W. Lake Street, CHICAGO. WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR. GALVANIZED IRON GREENHOUSES ENTIRE. No more decaying and sagging- bars and frames. Solid Angle Iron Struct- ures. NO PAINTlilG AND REPAIRING. We have built the largest plant in the United States. Send for sample bars and circulars. M. H. CRITTENDEN & SON, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. SaveyourCoal byusingthe FLORIDA ■ heating APPARATUS _ For Greenhouses illllS%^ BEST IN THE WORLD. PlERf fi, BtTLER A I'lERCK lllFli. fO. SYKAOCSE, IS. v., V. S. A. THB EMERSON IrraiBim! Price ])o.'*tpaKl 75 CKNTS. I Address I American Florist Co. cniCAOo. GREEN-HOUSE HEATING. Meyers & Co. 1173 S. Ninth St., PHILADELPHIA. Sf nd for catalogue iirul price list. Long's Floral Photographs, Adapted for loose handling of the cards, or we hind them for you, having the most practical style of cover ever gotten up, with an ad- justable binding that will last a life- time. We supply it at a low cost. Send for list and prices to DAN'L B. LONG, Florist, Mention American Flortat. 58 The American Florist. Aug. 20. Index to Advertisers. KW:\ CCi Co o5 AAvertiEiiDK l^tesetc ^9 Bailer K A S5 B»rnaril W W A Co. . . .52 Bayersdorfer II & Co . .iiti BerKerH II 4 Co 52 Bird K W4Son SB RIanc A 5J Hock Wni A 56 Bonsall.los K 51 BrkCkenrtdneACO.. .53 Bruiue 1. B ?6 Bmldenbonf Uermsn. .a Bunde A n 55 BurnsA Kaynor M BurrowJG 5. Button Geo K 65 Cerrcy I.eiierCo 5i rrltlenden M U A Son 57 Deiroit lleatlni: A l.tk'lHinK Co 58 r>eve«r J A 55 nick JohnSr 5o Dictionary of Garlen- InK 5( Diei. John L. »Cc. 57 Dillon. J. U 54 Kreer II. A 58 Klllfon S. Kaetan 51 Kly Z l)eKore8t*Co....52 Gardiner .1 4 Co ....W (iH^serJ M 51 .-^ Hail Association 58 Harms K .1 51 Hartford 4 Nicllol«....3l Uerr. Albert M 5'i IlesserW J 56 Uews AII4CO 5i; Hill KO*Co 55 Qlppard K 56 nilCtalnKB& Co 58 •looker. H. M 55 lloopeston Floral Co. .54 RoranEdnC 51 nolMboach Bros 52 Dnnt K B 51 nanter Frank U 51 .land 4 Co 55 Keanlcott Rm h\ Kramer I N 4 Son 53 KrtckW C S8 Kroeschell Bros .5S Lalnu John 4 Sons ... 51 III Bocbe AStalil 51 Long Daniel B 57 i.omans B .1 58 McBrideAlex ST McCarthT N K4C0....51 McCrea 4 Cole S! McFarland J U 58 Manz J ACo 55 Mau Frederick .53 Miller. Geo. W 54 MolTatt O J 52 Mullen Geo 5' .Myer84Co 57 Phlla. Im. Design Co. .57 Pierce Butler4Pleroe...57 Piemon A N 54 Pterson FUACo 52 Probst Bros Floral Co. 56 Bandall A L SI ReckJohn 52 Klechers F A ASotane. 51 Bolker. A. A 8ona 53 RuppJohn F 53 Rural Pub Co 58 8ander4Co 53 Schneider Fred 5^ Schnlt Jacob 58 Scollav Jotin A 5« Shelmire \V R 65 Sheridan WF 51 SiebrechtAWadley 5i Simons K K 51 SlpHe Dopllel A Co ^ gltnatlons. Want* I'.i SniilhCAFloralCo 51 Smith Henry .54 Steffens N S"' Stewart. Wm J 51 Storrs 4 Harrison Co . 54 BtransaC ACo 51 ThorpeJohn 52 yaaghanJ C 5.1 Walerer II 6.^ 55 Weathered, Ttaoi. W. . .58 Welch Bros .51 Whilldin Pot Co -V' While John 54 Wisconsin Flower Bx .51 WoltTLMfgCo 57 Wood Bros 54 YooneJohn 51 ZlrnRlebelU 53 The Chrysanthemum Bug. Can some reader of the Fi.okist tell me how to j;et rid ot' the chrvsanthenuim buji? 1 havi- tried many thiiij.;s but none have had the desired result. They seem to j;row fat on Paris green — at least it docs not harm them. Ai'c. S. S. I'l.EASE mention the American Fi.o- kist every time you write to an adver- tiser in these eolumiis. THE AMKRICAN FLORIST A.isrx) THE AMERICAN GARDEN III Club iiiir ycMr for 9< 50. AadroMi AMERICAN FLORIST CO., .% 1 l.ii S;illr Ht.. CHU'AUO. A very IftiKC itttjck ol young Koftcs of the lead- InfC t>cnflinK and forcing varicticfi. Also large stock of fianie in s anrnljf. IIKNKV \. niCKKK* rtilliKlfflpliln 41 I THE NURSERY BOOK, by \.. HLL II. Hnilry, MHttinlr*! )>y notr«l \)\r«wrihcH brnl nirlh'Kln of prop(ii((iliiig over 2000 Varieties of (ultivnted ptnntn. Nearly 100 llluitra- PROPAGATION r* "''- ^'<"-. »■•"= ABOUT rAi>«r, (ti CCDtS. THf HUHkL RUBUSHIHO COHPtMY. TImM Hiillillnc. NK1V VOKK. I.'jcic ihr Mo'.! II I-, 1" I M K th>- 'horse Is slolrn. iKi it IVO'^.V J JOHI G. ULKR, Su'y P. H. A., Itddl* RItcr, I.J. HAIL I I ' I ' tjgsg^ijj .^^^P I : ta GREENHOUSE HEATING«"° VENTILATING. HORTICULTURflU flRGHITEGTURE AND BUILDING. ^^ H1T6HIIHGS & Go. ^- 233 MercerSt., New York. Greenhouses Constructed with Posts, Rafters, Purlins, Sills, Gutters, Columns, and Brackets, all of IRON. And Glazing Bars, Ventilating Sash and Siding of WOOD. Estl(itHte8 for the Heating and Veiiti- iHtiiig ApparatuH funiisheil sepji- rately if deHired. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS. Kifihteeu Sizes. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATUS. SElY toil HEATINU (JllKKN- HOUSES, ETC. •>!«• COPrRIGKTEO, 1C8I. A thnrouKhlr Portable Span Uoof Greenhouse. 12x8 feet, with Boiler House. 4x4 feet. HealinK Appnratui and Ventllatinii Hods Included, out up complete I freight prepaid) within 100 miles of New York City for ».l?-,,.,-rtoiivBred oncarsinNew Y^.rkf or.«ai»and an V carpenter or ordinary mechunio can erei-t It In one da». BOLTONwrTlaHEATER FOR WARMING RESIDENCES, GREENHOUSES, SCHOOLS, ScKANTON, Pa., Mar. 16, i.sil;i.-l<> COMIUNATION (iA.S MVCIIlNi:. FACTORY AND . 550 WIGHT STREET. HOMc oprici. DETRO'T ORANCHLS NtW VORK, DOSTON. CHICAGO, BT. LOUIS, NEW ORIEANS. CONIHACIOHS ion r:iox couiivt a.KL t .'. CMiTH CO , W.C.KRICK'S I'ATIIN r riorisls' Lfiliers, Etc. Thone IfOtters are nmtto III iho liont Im- iiiortellOH, wired or 10(1. runliiuft, \'.t*-. pur im). W C. KRICK, rj(7 llruiirlwny, BROOKLYN. H. Y. Avnrta l.c VM i.n A N. < hlcnK". 1 M. : IlllAV- KltHIM.U»'BU A Co.. Phllll.. i'A.; .lAMKH V'K'K, llf)rhftil- uir N. v.; J. A, HiMMKIlK. Toriirto. Ont,: T W. WiHili .t IHoNff. Itichmond, Va.; Klin Allli S.St'II.lllli. WublnxUin. I). C. KROESCHELL BROS. x]^f>fi.<:>'V3!:x3 Greenhouse ^ Boiler, Itollem nindo of Iho bout of tnuterlHl. Rhell, Mrebox tihueta nnd heHdn of iite«l, wiiier MpKce hII around (front. Ridel Hnd back). Wrlt« for Information. iTllE ^MM Rmerica is "the Praw of the Uesseij there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. VII. CHICAGO AND MEW YORK, AUGUST 27, 1891. No. 169. '^ME Amsm^m ^wmsv Copyright, 1891, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published every Thursday by' The American Florist Company. Subscription, |i.oo a year. To Europe, $2.00. Address all communications to AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 64 La Salle Street. CHICAGO. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Ja:mes DEAN. Bav Uidge, N. T., president; W. R. Smith, WaphinBton. 1>. C. vice-president; Wm. J. Stewart, 67 BromOeld St., Boston. Mass., secre- tary; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute. Ind., treasurer. Tbe eiRhtb annual meetinK at Washington, D. C, August, 1892, FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Insures Kreenbouses against damage by hail. John Q. Bsler, Secretary, Saddle Blver. N. J. FLORISTS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. Oives Information to mem hers regarding the finan- cial standing and business Integrity of those In tbe trade. H. B. BEATTY, Sec'y, Oil City, Pa. AMERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. John Thorpe, Pearl Blver, N. T.. president; Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Pblladelphia. Pa., secretary. CON^IEJVTS. Tlie Toronto convention 59 The entertainments ... * 60 The trade exhibit 60 A quartette of Torontonians (with portraits). . 61 The bowling contest 61 Sub-tropical planting 62 Tall vase (illustration) 63 Review of new plants (concluded) 64 Cultivation of the tuberous begonia 64 Cypripedium Brownii (with illustration). ... 65 Propagation of carnations 65 Palm notes 65 The lace-leaf plant (with illustration) 66 Coming exhibitions 68 News notes C8 Boston to Toronto 70 The world's fair 70 Newport, R. I 72 Philadelphia 74 Chicago 76 Springfield, Mass 76 President James Dean and Vice-Presi- dent Wm. R.Smith make a powerful team and under their leadership we may expect to see the Society of American Florists maintain if not exceed the progress it has made in the past. We shall MEET at Washington next year. Everybodj' wants to visit the Na- tional Caoital, and without doubt the convention of 18U2 will be the largest in the history of the society. When sending us small amounts in postage stamps, please select those of the 2-cent denomination. Always mention the American Flo- rist when writing to advertisers. The Toronto Convention. The Toronto convention of the Society' of American Florists is now a matter of historj', and in spite of previous appre- hensions on the part of some as to the ex- pediency of meeting outside of the con- fines of the "States" it will be recorded as decidedly one of the best conventions ever held by the society. The attendance was large and those present were unusually earnest in the work of the sessions. But the entertainment feature was not over- looked, bj' any means, and how the To- rontonians did entertain! Between the sessions of the convention it was one continual round of festivities, and good- fellowship reigned supreme. But first, to the work of the society. In this issue we will attempt to cover all the main points not given last week, and reserve for an- other issue the final "clean-up." All of the essays presented were of decided merit, so that selection is difficult and we shall publish at least a majority of them in fall as fast as space is available. The treasurer's report showed that the society's income during the past year was $3,34-4.87, and the expenditure $2,318.32, leaving a balance on hand of $1,026.55. Mr. James Allison, acting chief of the Bureau of Horticulture of the World's Columbian Exposition, was present, and in a half hour's address told the society of the preparations that were being made for the horticultural exhibit at the great fair. He described the horticultural building and caused to be displaj'cd on the walls of the convention hall engrav- ings of the various buildings and plans of the exposition grounds. He asked the co-operation of the society and desired to know its wishes regarding any details in which the members were interested. A committee of five was appointed to con- fer with Mr. Allison on the subject. The conference was held and Mr. AlHson expressed himself as well pleased with the advice and information he had received. Later the committee presented a report to the society recommending (1) immedi- ate action for obtaining plants; (2) the making of arrangements for ample out- door space at the fair; (3) the obtaining of the co-operation of keepers of private conservatories; and (4)thatunited action be taken to make the exhibit of the flo- rists a success. The president appointed Messrs. John Chambers, Toronto; Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; John S. Bush, New York; H. A. Siebrecht, New York; and F. L. Harris, Wellcslcy, Mass., a committee to carry out the views of the society in this matter, and they were requested to endeavor to make the ex- hibit of plants and flowers at the World's Fair as fine as ])ossiblc. Mr. Allison said he recognized the necessity of conforming to the expressed wishes of the society and that he would urge uponthe director gen- eral the various points made. It was moved by James Dean and seconded by John Chambers that whereas, John Thorpe, the father of this society, has signified his willingness to accept the office of chief of floriculture of the World's Fair, Chicago, be it resolved that this society give to him its heartiest endorse- ment. The resolution was adopted. The committee appointed to consider the advisability of the society recom- mending a man for the position of chief of the bureau of horticulture of the World's Columbian Exposition reported: "That it is the sense of this committee that it is inexpedient for the S. A. F. to present any name for the position, but that the society is prepared to endorse any man of high character, broad views, and good executive ability. Such men, for instance, as Wm. C. Barry, Rochester, N. Y'.; P. J. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga., or J. DeBarth Shorb, California." Washington, D. C, was selected as the place for holding the convention of 1892 and officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: James Dean, Bay Ridge, N. Y'., president; Wm. R. Smith, Washington, D. C, vice president; Wm. J. Stewart, Boston, secretary; M. A. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer. The executive committee was given power to wait upon the United States government with the view of securing uniformity in the valuation of imports. NOTES. The Convention Hall presented a truly international appearance, the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes being given each about equal prominence in the deco- rations and they blended together almost as harmoniously as did the visitors and their hosts. Mayor Clarke's address of welcome was supplemented by words of a similar kindly character from Aldermen Score, Orr, Hallam and Leslie and Warden Mas- sie, of the Central prison. The latter in- vited the delegates to visit the institution over which he presides, and assured them that they would all be permitted to return at their pleasure. Mr. Thomas Manton and his assist- ants handled the trade exhibit like old hands at the business, and spared no effort to give everj- assistance in their power to those making displays. The recipients of these attentions felt that some expression of appreciation was in order, and it took form in the presenta- tion to Mr. Manton of a handsome gold watch and chain, another handsome present being also given to Mr. Walker. The meeting of delegates from florists' clubs was held and some good accom plished, though not nearly as much as had been hoped. It is a matter of regret that several gentlemen who had matters to bring before this meeting were unable 6o The American Florist. Aug. ^7, to be present, owing to other important engagements. Mr. Be.\tty's essay on "Credits'" con- tained some points worth verv careful consideration. We shall probably print it in full in a subsequent issue. Resolvtioxs of thanks were unani- mously passed to the Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Toronto, the mayor, city council and citizens. Alderman Hal- lam. Warden Massie, the authorities of the Victoria rink, and the press. A PORTRAIT of President James Dean will appear in ne.\t issue. The report of the secretary of the Hail Association showed that during the year $G3S.13 had liecn received in membership fees and $23.98 for reinsurance of glass broken. The total amount in the hands of the treasurer, after paying all losses and expenses for theyear, was $1,170.4-0. Messrs. J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, Iowa; J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind.; James Horan, Bridgeport, Conn.; B. F. Dor- rance. WilkcsbarrcPa.: Edwin Lonsdale, Philadelphia, Pa.; Julius Rochrs, Carlton Hill, X. J., and J. M. Jordan, St. Louis. Mo., were elected as the board of direct- ors for the ensuing year. Some amend- ments were made to the constitution. The officers elected were: Mr. J. M.Jor- dan, St. Louis, president; Mr. J. D. Car- mody, Ivvansville, Ind., vice president; Mr. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, treasurer; Mr. [ohn G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary. The Entertainments A CARRIAC.E RIDE. On Tuesday afternoon the ladies were treated to a drive through the jirincipal streets of Toronto, and after beingshown the public buildingsand privateresidences they were taken to Island Park, where refreshments were served. The ladies were afterward joined at the park by a large numlier of the memljers of the soci- ety and all enjoyed the outing. AMiI':K.MAN IIALLA-M'S GARDE.N I'ARTV. Wednesday afternoon the members attended the g;irden p.nrty tendered by Alderman H.-dlam at his residence at Kosedale, where that gentleman has grounds of great natural beauty which is l>eing iIevelo|K'd with wisdom ;in(l taste. Refreshments were served in tents .-md the band of the 10th RoyalGrena(Iiers|)layed a number of selections. A numljei- of toasts were proposed and appropriately resjK>ndcd to and there was singing and recitations. The weather was perfect and all present heartily enjoyed them- selves. liA.syi'ET. On Thursday evening, after the bowl- ing contest, there was a banf|uet at Webbs, at which the prizes were pieseiiled to the M'inners, and .'i general goful time was had. Mr. J. N. May presided. I'..\CI'MSIIIN A.M) llANorHT. [•"riday noon found the visitors on iMtard the l-;iiryratc exhibition buildings ;dl were invited to enter an annex to the main building, in which were discovered tables at which the whole party was seated nnrize, but the fates decreed that it should go to Chi- cago. John Thorpe acted as mascotte in gen- eral and rallied the boys all along the line. John says he is acosniopolit.-in now. Vice President Smith says that alleys will be built especially for the contest at W.-isliinglon next year, and tliatthcy will \k beyond criticism. these vases are used it is also necessary to have flowers arranged in some low form on the table. Fine long stemmed chrys- anthemums are among the best flowers to use. Lilium auratmn, acacia, long ferns and long sprays of some of the orchids are very effective. H. H. Battles. Tall Vase. The v;ise seen in the illustration is one ofsever.'d lli.-it we have for liigli t.-ibledec- oratioiis. The flowers in this e.-i.se are by no me.'inH wh.-il wc would .idvise, but they serve to show the vase .-lud size of cluster that we would recommend. The vnse is thirty- incliei high and when put on a ditnier tabic the obstruction by the narrow shaft is very slight, the flowers coming above the line of vision. If llie chandelier is over the center of the t.ible and this style of decoration is desirable, wc use two vases, one aleachend. When Subtropical Planting. nV DATID ALLAN, MT. AnBURN, MASS. [Rrad bt'foie the Toronto Conventiou of the Sori- i-tv 0/ AmeiicaH Florists.] Our highsummer temperature is greatly in favor for the growing and planting extensively of this most gorgeous, inter csting and highly decorative class of plants. There has been a great deal of prejudice against them by the gossip — that they are expensive; but this is not so. The\' are like all other plants; some are expensive and some are not. For in- stance: An effective bed or border of such plants as castor beans, cannas in variety, amaranthus, Eulalia japonica and other grasses can be had for a mod- erate sum. Then again, such plants as palms, cycads. tree ferns, musa, dr>-ica^nas, etc., cannot be grown or furnished without expense. A mixture of the former and the latter has a grand effect, for the noble palm will always keep its place. Some good ones for that purpose are Cham.-erops excclsa and Fortunci, Cycas revoluta, Seafortliia elegans, Latania borbonica, PhcLiiixrupicola audits many varieties, Arcca lutesccns and sapida, Caryota urcns and Sobolifera, and hosts of other cool growing, noble palms. Drac'cnas well worthy of a place are I), australis, I). Draco, I). indi visa varicgata, I). Guilfoyleii. The bright-colored varieties such as D. terminalis and the garden hybrids, do not succeed well unless planted in shady places. Tree ferns, Cyathea Cunninghami, C. dealbata and C. excclsa, Dicksoniaantar- tica, D. aborescens and D. davallioides. Many of our hardy ferns can beuscd with fine eft'ect in the subtropical garden, such as Adiantum pedatum, Osmunda regalis and cristata, O. cinnamome.a, O. Clay- toniana and (). gracilis; Slruthioptcris gcrmanica and S. I'ennsylvanica. Several Jajianese varieties do well, as Wood- wardia radic.-ins and W. j.-iponica, Asple- niuni I'elix I'd inin;i and others. Of ornanunt.d gr.isses there arc many fine varieties, but some are not hardy, except in certain soil. For instance: Ivulali.'i japonica will not winter with me in a heavy, clayey soil, but across the river, in a gravelly soil, it stands first rate. Therefore, we with the heavy soil have to store thcni aw.-iy in colynerium ,-irgenteuni. Aruudo c<)ns])icua, .■\grostis nebulos.i. Aruudo donax, Agros- tis eleg.-ins, lvulali;i japonic.-i. Mordcum jubatinu. Ivid.-ilia f'olius stri.-itns, l,;igurus oviitus, liid.-di.'i zebiina. I'.-iiiicuni p.-dm- ifoliuni, Hriza maxima. P;inicum virgn- lum, Hriza minor .'ind IVnniscttnn long- istyluni. Tlie nipid iiuprovcment with marvelous results in the r.-using of new flowering cannas by M. Crozy and .\I. Lcmoinc, of I'rance, will h;ivea sure tendency to boom all subtropical plnnlsforoutdoorsmnmer decor.-ition in tlie plcisure ground. Some favorable pliices lor sublropic.-il planting are the open sipi.-ircs, c.-dled court-yards, of large hod plants suitable for subtrop- ical work are: Acacia lophantha, Rhus jjlabra. Acanthus glandulosa, Yucca aloi- folia, Aralia japonica. Yucca gloriosa, Aralia spinosa, Tritonias in var., Bara- busa talcata.Nicotianasin var., Banibusa japonica. Caladium csculcntuni, Ficus elastica, Malva crispa. Musa cnsete. Huniea elegans, Solanuni robustum, Amaranthus salicifolius, Celosia pyra- niidalis. I'hormium tenax is a rather stiff plant, but it will do to put in windy corners to shelter the others. .\ few of the best sin- gle dahlias look well intermixed. Tuber- ous rooted begonias in favored shaded places, also some of the strong growing spotted caladiums. Should the object be to hide some building, if brick or stone, plant .\mpelopsis Veitchii. as hardy plants: alsoBignonia radicansand B.rad- icans grandiflora to hide wooden fence back of subtropical borders. Review of New Plants. IIY WM. K.Al.COXKR. \Presf»ted at the Toronto Convention of theSociety of American FlOfists.\ (CONCHDED FROM LAST WEEK.) AoiATics.— Bv Mr. K. D. Sturteva.nt, BORDENTOW.N, N. J. He writes: I introduced the following new aquatics here last year ( 1890 ): Xymphtca Marliatea i)i)oiiialella.~'V\\\s variety deserves unstinted praise. The petals are of a delicate j-ellow color ;ind the stamens deep yellow: and the flowers are of fine form and fragrant and ])ro- duced continuously Irom early summer till fall, long after .N. odorata has ceased to bloom. It is of the easiest culture and perfectly hardy. Xymphtra Marliacea var. rosea. — Flowers pink, somewhat lighter in color than those of N. odorata var. rosea. Have grown it for two or three years. Xynifihiea Marliacea var. carnea. — Flowers, delicate flesh color. Both this variety and the last named one bear fine flowers and for a long period, and both are hardy. /ui/ioniia ( /'oiihderia ) azurca I intro- duced in 18110. In habit it is (juite dis- tinct from K.crassiiK'S asit has acreeping stem which rambles in shallow water as a vcrlx-na does on land. Liiiinanllieiiiiiiii /tn/ituin —Though not new in liuroiH.-, it is so here. Its white flowers arcaliout the si/eof a silver (|u;ii- tcr to half dollar and delicately feathered on the entire up|ier surface, making llicm resemble snowflakes. The plant flowers freely all summer and is easily wintered under glass. I'ifloria A'aiidi \s the name now given to the new variety of N'ictoria regia. A.s.MAi.s.— Bv W. Ati.kk Bi'ki-kk & Co. liters.— Kmona the Ix-st are Comet, Ouccn of the Market, and The Iliamond. Ilahams. — The |)efi;ince strain has the largest and most double flowers; indi- vidual flowers measure 2 to 2'/2 inches through. CaUnilula Oriolr, or large flowering bright yellow, is a very large, golilen yel- low flowered variety. nnt\ Koy;il Mari golil Trianon li.'is siilpluir yellow blox- soms as big as those olOriole. Cariialiiiii, Marf;iirrili- \lrain. — About SO jjcr cent come true from seed. Dianlhus, />wai/ /•»»■/«///.— Itlorjd red. t'inc for late summer and fall cutting. Euphiirl>iii hell roftliylla makes a good pot plant for the greenhoiiM' in ftill. I.olielia fiiuipaila oiulata. — Itjslinet, ro- bust, compact, free blooming; good for bedding or as a pot plant. Candytuft. Empress — An extra fine strain of Rocket. Kastiirtiiiiiis — .\urora, j-ellow, lower petals spotted with crimson: Brown Red, a rich shade, and Brilliant Yellow, well described in name,arethe best of the recent additions. Petunia. — The Defiance strain is a fine selection of the best of the grandiflora tj-pe. P/ilo.v Ih-iiiiiiiiondii. — The Fordbrook strain of grandiflora has very large flow- ers of a wide range of color. The Star of Quedlinburg varieties have been improved immensely of late in size and form and it embraces about forty shades of color. Salvia farinacca is a Texas perennial but grows well when treated as an annual. Flowers blue, or silvered blue, in long, close spikes. Easy to grow, free blooming and lasts long in flower. I'ansies. — Defiance strain has very large, circular flowers of fine substance: individual blooms measure 2' :;to4 inches across. /'oppies — .\mong Ranunculus-flowered varieties Golden Gate and Shirley are un- surpassed; and Fairy Blush is the most beautiful of the large flowered poppies. .SVi'fvY /'eas. — Blanche Ferry (or Nellie Janes) is the most profuse and earliest variety. Among the new varieties we would recommend Primrose, a near approach to yellow: Splendor, bright pink; I'urjjle Prince, maroon and purple; Ouccn of Kngl.tnd, white; Borcatton, maroon; Mauve Oueen, white, delicately shaded with mauve, and Orange Prince, orange, jjink and rose. Among other plants we would espe- cially recommend the orchid water lily (Pontederia crassipes major). It flow- ers better when grown in a tub ot water on the l.iwn than in deep water. Miscellaneous Plants. — Bv 1'ktek Hendekson & Co. J}/iiiiiiti/s Mosiiiatiis fl pi. — A novelty of much interest. Flowers quite double; whole plant as fragrant as the single- flowered one. A good grower, easily raised from cuttings and a fine pot or b.'iskct pl.'int. hiipatiitis Siiltaiii fol I'ariegala — Fo- liage edged and marked with silvery white; otherwise in ni.inncr of growth, brightness and ])rofusion of l)looni, like the typical form. Jhiiihlr .Sliimi J'iia!X"'i>'i'iis — They ap- pear to be cijual to what the raisers claim for them, but they are too new yet to us, however, to say much about them. (iiraiiiunis — Among very jjroniisiiig new ones are Souvenir de Mir;inde. Alphonsc D.audct, Panache dc Nanc)-, Glory of Lyons, Beautede I'oitevinc, VV. P. Simmons, Trophee, Mrs. Iv. G. Hill, Amphlett, Mme. I.egros Lacaille, Califor- nia (this being an improvement on Gol- den Dawn in |)oint ol h;ibitl Ix- Cid, M. Caro, Beauty of R.-imsg.-ite ;ind Copernie. ( arnatidiis. — Amcric;iu I'iag, l.iz/.icMc- Gow.'in .'iiid Louise I'orsch (the best yel- low. |Rrh.'ips, on the m;irket to-day) are capit.'d v.'irieties. /\(is(\ —Mrs. Degraw, Climbing Niphe- tos. Climbing Perle des Jardins, Ruby Gold, Gloire a/>et read before tlie Toronto con- vention n/'tlie Society of American I'torists.] The cultivatioiiof theliibcroiisbegoni.'i, ;ilsi) the propag,iti(iii ol the s;ime. iii;iy be c»t in a warm housw .-ind moist .-itmoH- Iiherc, and unrlrr favor:ilile coiulitionH mnkcii a remarkably liandHome spei imcn. Another fine ii|K'cieii of thin genus is L. ri>tunflir>ilia, the leave* of which arc divided into very narrow itegmentN :ind of dark green color. The latter species attains considerable size ultimately, but is most ornamental for ordinary pur- poses, when in an eight or ten-inch pot. Ceroxylon NiVEi .\i isastrong-growing palm of great beauty, the leaves when fully characterized being pinnate and the pinui-c being about two feet in length, often reaching ten or twelve ieetinlength, dark green on the upper side and silvery white beneath. When the plant is young the leaves of Ceroxylon niveum are entire, and even in this condition the leaves are often five feet long, but present a ver}' dif- ferent appearance to the fully developed foliage. This species does not require a very high temperature in which to flour- ish, but like man3' other palms will make more rapid progress under warm treat- ment. Geoniima Schottiana is also a very graceful pinnate-leaved species and might be briefly described as a large-growing Geonoma gracilis, the habit of this plant being much like the latter. Geonoma Schottiana has a slender stem and leaves from three to four feet long, the leaflets being narrow and pendulous and the plant compact in habit. The geonomas having rather thin leaves are sometimes attacked by red spider when not thor- oughly sj-ringed, and in order to avoid this pest should be liberallj' treated in regard to water and a moderately warm temperature will be iound most satis- factory. W. H. Tapi.i.n. The Lace-Leaf Plant. This is a plant of exceedingly interest- ing structure, and, at the same time, one of the most beautiful occupants of our greenhouses. It is commonly known as the "Lace-lcaf" or "Lattice-leaf I'lant." The scientific name is Ouvirandra fenes- tralis, the former from the native name, Oiiviratn/raiio, translated as "Water Yam," in relcrence to the edible roots, and the latter from the latin /c-ncs/ra, signifying :i window. It is within five years of being a century since the plant was first discovered in Madagascar, its n.'itive country, b_v .\ubert -26, Gloucester, Mass.— Exhibition Ca|X- Ann Hort. Society. Dctolx-r 27-31. Los Angeles, Cal.— Annual exhibition Southern California Hort. Society. H. \V. Kruckeberg, Sec'y, Los .\ngcles, Cal. .November 2-7, Louisville, Ky.— Chrys- anthemum show Louisville Florists. .Novemljcr 2-S..New VorU— Chrysanthe- mum show Madison Square (harden. J. \V. .Morrisey, Sec'y, Madison Square Garden. Noveml)cr3-.'). Hart ford. Conn. -Chrys- anthemum show Hartford County Hort. Society. Edwin A. Taylor, Sec'y, I". O. box H'tl.'j. Novcml)cr 3-0, Boston.— Chrysanthe- mum show NL-18S. Hort. Society. Robert Manning. Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Tre- mont St. N«ycml)cr 3-0. Milwaukee, -Wis.— Chrysanthemum show Wisconsin Flo- ri»t»' and Gardeners' Club. \V. H. Ellis, Sec'y, 133 Mason St., Milwaukee. .Vfjycmlitr 3-7, Detroit, .Mich.-Chrys- nnthcmum show Detroit IMorisls. Rob- ert Flowerday. Sec'y, l-Od John K. street. NoycmlKT-^-C. Providence. R. I.— Chrys- anthemum show Rhode Island llort. Society. C. \V. Smith, Sec'y, o.'i West- minster St. „ . ., . November 4-0, Woostcr, O.— lixhibi- tion Woostcr Floral Club. W. A. I'ortcr, Scc'v. Nf')veml»cr T>-~, lirie. I'a— Chrysanthe- mum show Eric Chrysanthemum Club. H. long, Scc'v. Noyeml)cr .'"j-II, Bay City. Mich.— Chrysanthemum show Bay County Hort. Society. T. J. Cooper, Sec'y, Sll North Water street. November 10-12, Pittsburg— Chrv-san- themum show Pittsburg and .Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club. G. Osterle, Sec'v, 508 Smithfield St., Pittsburg. November 10-12, Newport, R. I -Chrys- anthemum exhibition Newport Horticul- tural Society. John Butler, Sec'y, Berke- ley Ave. November 10-12, Toronto, Ont.— Chrysanthemum show Toronto Garden- ers''and Florists' Club. K. H. Ewing, Sec'y, Normal School, Toronto. November 10-12, New Bedford, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show New Bedford Gar- deners' and Florists' Club. Geo. C. Bliss, Sec'v, 34 Arnold St. November 10-12, Washington, D. C— Chrysanthemum show Washington Flo- rists' Club. Engene Cadmus, Sec'y, 1419 R St. N. W. November 10-12, London, Ont.— Chrys- anthemum exhibition Forest City Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Society. Wm. Gam- mage, Sec'v, P. 0. box 155. November 10-12, Oshkosh, Wis.— Chrysanthemum show Oshkosh Florists' Club. Mrs. G. M. Steele, Sec'y. November 10-13, Philadelphia.— Chrys- anthemum show Penna. Hort. Society. D. D. L. Farson, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad St. November 10-13, Chicago.— Fall exhi- bition Horticultural Society of Chicago. James D. Ravnolds, Sec'y, Riverside, 111. November '10-13, Minneapolis, Minn.- Chrysanthemum show Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club. E. Nagel, Sec'y, 1116 West Lake St. November 10-13, Baltimore.— Fall ex- hibition and chrysanthemum show Gar- deners' Club of B'altimore. Henry Bauer, Sec'v, 1.S75N. Gay St. November 10-14, Indianapolis.— Chrys- anthemum show Society of Indiana Florists. W. G. Bertermann, Sec'y, 37 Mass. Ave. November 11-12, Worcester, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show Worcester County Hort. Society. K;dward W. Lincoln, Sec'v, 5 Oak St. NovemlK-r 11-12, Gait, Ont.— Chrysan- themum show Gait Hort. Society. Thos. Vair, Sec'y. November 11-12, Montreal.- Chrysan- themum show Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. Wilshire, Sec'y, G8S Shcrbrookc St. November 11-13, St. Louis.— Chrysan- themum show St. Louis Florists' Club. Ivmil Schray, Sec'y, 400 Pennsylvania avenue. ..,.,, November 11-13, Springfield, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show Hampden County Hort. Society. George D. Pratt, Sec'y, 102 Mil pie St. November 11-13, Utica, N. Y.— Fall ex- hibition I'tica Florists' Club. J. C. Spen- cer, Sec'y. November 1 2-1 4, BulTalo.— Chrysanthe- mum show Bufl"alo Florists' Club. Dan'l U. Long, Sec'y, 457 Main St. November 17-1'.!, New Orleans, La.— Chrysanthemum show New Orleans Hor- ticuitur.il Society. Chas. Wise, Sec'y, Third and I'rytani.-i Sts. .NovemlK-r , Germnntown, Pa.— Chrysanthemum show Gerinantown Hort. Society. Thos. V.. Meehan, Sec'y. NovemlK-r . New Haven. Conn. —Chrysanthemum show New Hayen Chrysanthemum Club. Miss Frances S. Annual lall show California State Floral Society. Emory E. Smith, Sec'y, 321 Market St. November , Little Rock, Ark.— Chrysanthemum show Little Rock Flo- rists'Club. D.M.Tipton, Sec'y. Recoil) RoteiS. Cedar Falls, Iowa.— Joseph Bancroft is building a rose house 20x93 feet. St. Pail, Minn.— Messrs. Verzke Bros, have added a new rose house 20x100 this summer. San Diego, Cal.— Mr. E. Benard. Jr., the florist and nurseryman, and Miss M. Herkert, were married August 11. Clay Center, Kas.— Cbaries Humfeld has purchased land at this place and is erecting three greenhouses 10x100 Icet. Hot water will be used for heating. Ha,\iilton, Ont.— The Electoral Dis- trict Horticultural Society, assisted by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, will hold a fall exhibition September 22. DiLiTH, Minn.— L. S. Swanson, who has conducted a florist's store here for a year past, is reported to have lett town, leaving quite a number of unpaid bills be- hind him. lERSEV City, N. ].- Messrs. Peter Hen- derson & Co. have added lour large houses for growing cut roses and wood for proiJtigating; some of the old houses arc ;ilso licing rebuilt. Lowell, Mass —The employes of E. Sheppard & Sons, to the number of lour- tcen, enjoyed a very pleasant outing Au- gust 13' a't Tyng's Island. The day was passed in sports and games. Minneapolis.— The Society of Minne- sota Florists will hold their annual meet- ing at While Bear L;ike, Thursday, Sep- tember 1(1. Business meeting and election of orticcrs will be attended to in the lore- noon, and the afternoon devoted to social ])leasure and picnic. Gloicester, Mass.— The Cape .Ann Horticultural Society will give an exhibi- tion at the City Hall September 2,". and 20. The conimillee in charge Iccls confi- dent of a large cxliibit, as a renewed in- terest in horlicultural aflairs is being manifested in this section. Baltimore.— Owing to the removal^ of Knapp's building meetings of the Flo- rists' club now take jilace at Rainc's hall, corner Haltimorc street and Postoflice avenue, on the second and fourth Mon- day ol each month as before, and not on Tuesday,. -IS stated in a recent issue of the Florist. Annual election of oflicers lakes place the loiirth Monday in March. IlEi.i.i.vii.i.i.N.J.-Mr. E. J. Van Rcv- per, the florist, hail an unpleasant tussle with highwavmen the night nl August 1.) while on his way home. He was lelkil to the ground bv a powerful lilow Irom be- hind Though stunned he managed to defend hitnsell, iind finally scared Ins assailants away by Ihreateningtoshoot. I'ortnnaUly his iiijiirics ,ire not serious, though he was in a dazed condition when he reached home. Ives. Sec'y, 47H Orange street. NovcmlK-r , Syracuse, N. V.— Chrysanthemum show Central New York Ilort. Society. H. Votiell, Sec'y, 22H Uccchcr street. November , San Francisco.— Yor CAN give the American Florist your fullest sujiport by confining your orilers to those who advertise in its colunins, and when ordering mentioning the fact that you were induced to order by the adv. in the Florist. iSgi. The American Florist, 69 E. H. HUNT, WbolesslePlorist 79 Lake Sfreef, CHICAGO, Successor to Vaughan's Cut Flower Dep't.) A.11 Fi'lo-vwers Irx Season. Full line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WHICH IS THE LARGEST AND OLDEST Wholesale Gut Flower House IN THE WtST? KENWICOTT BROS., 27 E. Washington Street, CHICAGO. "winE •\a;^oe-k: .a. si=ecia.x,ty. A. L. RANDALL, (Successor to C. H. FISK), WHOLESALE FLORIST & DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 116 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. OPEN NIGHTS AND SUNDAYS. ■uvxH-s: T3E;sic3-]srs iir stock:. E^. jr. H^^ieJMJS, Wholesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, And Florists' Supplies. 89 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. store Open: Nights 9 P. M.; Sundays 3 P. M. C. Strauss & Co. GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. 1 WHOLESALE ONLY. ( SPECIALTF. -Filling Telegraphic Orders. mASHINGTON. D. C. ELLISON & KUEHN. -^ WHOLESALE ^=- FLORISTS, 1122 I'lITB STUBET, {ST. LOUIS, ivxo. A complete line of Wire Designs. PRIMROSES. The highest improved strains of Chinese Primroses. Twelve distinct colors. :F' Xj <3 A?V -EltS very large, all frintred ana yeUow center; bloom on tall' stems thrown well above the foliage. ^1E«.T i:jXjX.A.l?ff 'X' colors. Plants vigorous growth; will come Into bloom early; now ready for 3-inch pots. Price per hundred single sorts $ 2 50 " per thousand, ■■ '• 20 10 Double: white and red, per hundred 5 00 Address H£NBY S. BUFF & SONS. Sliiremanstown, Cumb, Co.» Pa. -V DREER'S rirARDEN SEEDS Plants. Kulbs, and Requisites. Theyarethe l>est at the lowest prices. TRADB I.18T ieeue^ quar- terly, mailed free to the trade only. HENRY A. DREEK, Philadelphia SEHD FOR A COPY OFT ouie- TRADE niRECTORy AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chleaao. Cut Flowers. BOSTON, Auk. si. Rose! 4.00® 600 CarnatlODS 50® .75 Gladiolus 2.00® 4.00 Asters .50 Hydrangeas 6.00 A[lamandas 300 Adiantums 1.00® 1.50 Smllax 10.00® 12.00 Asparagus 50.00 Pink pond lilies 8.00 PHILADELPHIA, AUK. 24. Roses. Beauties 8 00@15 OO La France. Albany 3.00® 4.00 Mermets. Brides 3.00 Perles. Niphetos . 2.00® 3,00 " Gontiers 1.00 Marie Quillots 2.110 Valley 500 Carnations 1.00 Asters 1.00 Tuberoses 5.00 Sweet peas .35 Adiantums 1.00 Smllax 15.00 NEW York. Aug. 24. Roses, Gontiers, Niphetos 1.00® 2.00 Perles, Cusint. 1.00® 2.00 Wattevilles 1.00® 2.00 Mermets, Brides 1.00® 3.00 La France, Albany 2.00® 4.00 Beauties 2.00@15.00 Carnations .50 Smilai 600®12.00 CHICAGO, Aug. 23. Roses, Am. Beauties .-. 8.00®10.00 La France, Albany 3.00® 3 .W Perles, Niphetos 2.60® 3 00 Brides 4 00 Mermets 2.0O® 3.00 Carnations, long 1.00 Carnations, short 50® .T-'i Sweet peas .15 Smilax 15 00 Adiantums 1.00 Tuberoses, long 1.60® 2.00 short 1.00 WM. ^. gTEWHRT, Gut Flowers! Florists' Supplies -^ WHOLESALE, e^ 67 Bromfield Street, BOSTOIO, MASS. Mention American Florist. N. F. McCarthy & co. Wholesale Florists AND JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, / Music Hall Place. BOSTOH, MASS. Also entrance from Hamilton Place through Music Hall. We keep a large supply of Fancies and Cama tions always on hand. Return telegrams sent immediately when unable to fill orders. AUCTION SALES OF PLANTS SPRING AND FALL. Mention American Florist. WHOLESALE CUT FI.0WI:BS AITD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. THE WISCONSIN FLOWER EXCHANGE, ia.1 MRfinn Rtreol. Mn.WATTKKB. WIS At Summer prices— 15 cents. Quality first class. Shipped on shortest notice. Telephone No. 15. JOS. E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio. HARDY CUT FERNS JUmOlQi < SPHAGNUM AND XTXVmO I GREEir SHEET. HOUOUET GREKN and FESTOONING of all kindH in any amount always on hand. HARTFORD & mCHOLS, 18 Chapman Place. BOSTON, MASS. Mention American Florist. THE AMERICAN FLORIST THE AMERICAN GARDEN In Club one year for »3.50. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 64 La Salle St.. CHICAGO. Edward C. Horan, Wholesale Florist. 34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Shipper of Cut Flowers in any Quan- tities to any part of the Union. Roses shipped the past season as far as Washington Territory by our system suc- cessfully. (4 days' distance.) SPECIALTIES. The new rose WABAN, American Beauties, La France, Albany, Madame Hoste, Mermet, Brides, Watteville and Cusin. ALSO Dealers in the very earliest and finest FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Return telegrams sent where orders or parts of cannot be procured in our market. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. Mention American Florist. W. F. SHERIDAN, Wholesale and Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, NO. 32 W. 30TH ST., NEW YORK. Orders to be shipped will receive prompt attention. FRANK D. HUNTER, WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 51 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. JOHN YOUNG, WHOLESALE FLORIST 53 West 30th Street, Please mention American Florist. A. S. l$urim, J. 1* Raynur. BURNS & RAYNOR, WH0LE8SLE FLORISTS, IX -West SStti. St., "WlxolesEile ,,.^^^^""^~ [&% N. E. CORNER 13th and Chestnut Sts., PHILADELPHIA. Mention American Florist. CUT FLOWERS. The Western Trade Solicited. Write or Teleg'raph. > SMITH FLORAL CO., 77 7lh Street S. - • Minneapolis, Minn. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. GOOD ROSES FOR SUMMER TRADE. Write for prices. J. 3M. GA.SSBJI«, 101 Euclid Ave., CLEVEL.VND, OHIO. ^o The American Florist. Aug. 2-^ Boston to Toronto. Two delegations went from Boston to the Toronto meeting, numbering alto- gether eighty persons. President Norton telt very highly pleased by thecompliment which was implied by this big attendance, it being by far the largest number on rec- ord as attending a convention from Boston. The first party started on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, at 7:15 i>. M. The Har- ris Palatial Car had been secured, but the crowd was too large for it and the over- flow was provided with accommodations in an extra sleeper, .\rrangements had been perfected whereby the delegation conld be fed on the car. The unexpected large numl)er in the party seriously inter- fered with the satisfactory caiTying out of this part of the program, but the inconvenience thus caused was shared alike by everybody and the unavoidable discomforts were borne good-naturedly. .\fter supper the piano was opened and singing was in order, "God Save the Queen" and "The Star Spangled Banner" both receiving their share of attention. Miss Hamblett of Nashua furnished the accompaniments on the ])iano assisted by Warren Ewell, who did lusty service with his harmonica, his cheeks puffing out like two big red apples. Judge Hoitt also furnished his share of accompaniment Ijetimes with a knife and fork and plate, this performance on his part being not only ornamental but useful, as it was intended to announce to the waiter that he was hungry. Mr. Shcppard forgot which lierth iK-longed to him, whereupon he was offered a share in a number of berths already occupied, all of which he refused, although it is difficult to under- stand how he had the courage to resist Buch tempting invitations. I'pon arrival at Montreal the part}- was taken in charge by the brethren in that city and shown the sights of the town, including the cathedral and a drive up the mountain. The visitors were hardly (irepared for the magnificent sight which met their gaze after reaching the outlook on the mountain top. No grander sight can lie seen in any cit^' on tlic con- tinent. The whole city and surrounding country apiK-ar spread out like a map and the great St. Lawrence river can be seen for many miles. Thelwautiesof that drit'e and thekind hospitality of the Mon- treal boys will never beforgottcn by those who were so fortunate as to participate on that occasion. Sunday evening the trip was resumed and Toronto reached on Monday morning. The second delegation started from Boston on .Monday morning, due in To- ronto Tuesday' morning, but alasl while they slept their s|>ecial car was, through the stupiilily of some railroad employe, sidetracked and billed to Ottawa by mis- take inntcad of Toronto, and the blunder not Ixring known till morning, it was after the close of the o|K'ning session of the convention when they arrived. A large placaril in the exhibition hall an- nounced that the I'oslon delegation had l>ccn "lost, strayed or stolen" and ofTcrcd a suitable reward for their recovery. The mcmt»crs of the iinrty refused, however, to accept any condolence or Hympathy, and clnimeil to have enjoyed thcmselvesevery minute of the time, and when it is remcm- bercil that in the iiumlier were such wor- thies ns Tom Cox, ICIiirih Wood, Lucius Foster, l>. Zirngiclicl and other shining lights it i» probulile they tell the truth. The return trip to Boston after Ihedose of the convention was as enjoyable .-is the outward journey had Ikcu. .\Iany ol the delegates went taeir own way, but there were enough leaving together on Friday night to fill a car for Montreal and Bos- ton direct, and one via Ottawa, thelatter party wishing to make the trip down the Ottawa river by boat. The only man who objected to being asked inquisitive questions was Robert Blair. Every other man in the party was perfectly willing to give a detailed account of what he had done. On arrival at St. Johnsbury, Mr. Dirwanger changed cars for Portland .ind was given three rousing cheers, ac- companied by the vociferous announce- ment in song that "he was a jolly good fellow." Stacey at Manchester, Shep- pard at Lowell, and Stewart at Winches- ter all received the same hearty send-off, and at 10 i'. .\i. on Saturday, August 22, the trip was a thing of the past. W. R. Smith, of Washington, accompa- nied the Boston delegation, both going and coming. Thev are his bovs, he saj-s. ■ W. J. S. The World's Fair. Last Frijay Director-General Davis nominated Mr. John Thorpe for Chief of the Division of Floriculturcof the World's Columbian Exposition. The appoint- ment will unquestionably be confirmed as soon as the Directory and Board of Control meet. Mr. Thorpe came direct to Chicago from Toronto and the long dela3'ed work of the division will un- doubtedly be at once begun. Mr. Thorpe is beyond question the right man in tlie right place and we ma\' now look forward to a grand displaj' in this division what- ever may be the outcome of the contest over the chiefship of the Horticultural Bu- reau. The appointment of Mr. J. M. Samuels as Chief of the Bureau is slijl unconfirmed by the local Directory, no meeting having been held since the one at which the ni.'it- terwas referred to a|comniittceforconsi(l- eration. Reports as to the conclusionsof the members of the committee are con- flicting. OUI« l«]f» DIRECTORY giving a complete and accurate list of the Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada is Invaluable for Itcfcrcncc. Price, $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 54 La Salic SIrccI, CHICAGO. FOR SALB. THE CUTS USED IN ILLUSTRATING THIS PAPER. Write for jjitccs on any wliitli you luivr »ecn In previoiiH tmiuct and would like. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. SITUATIONSpWANTS, FOR SALE. AdTertlBementB ander tbis head will be Inserted at tbe rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each inser- tion. Cash mast accompanj order. Plant adTs. not admitted under this bead. SITUATION WANTBD-By first-class rose grower; IS years' experience. References. Address J. J. RiN\;. Rogers Park, HI. SITUATION WANTE1)-By an experienced gar- dener and florist; flrst-class testiujonlals: sinirle; age 30. W. N., Itl South St.. Auburn, N. Y. SITUATION WANTBD-By experienced cut flower grower, commercial or private; flrat-cUiss refer- ences. Address U B. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED-By a tlrst-claas florist; best of references by a rose and cut flower grower; in vicinity of ChicuKO preterred Address J ZwEiFEL, :i43 JelTerson st., Milwaukee. Wis. SllUATION WANTKD-By a young Scotcbman, 21 years of age. as assistant gardener on private place; 5 years' experience; best of referecces. Ad- dress JAS. Whitton, Carlelon West P. O , Canada. SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced gar- dener, single, either private or comnierctai; fully understands h s business. Can furnish first class references. Address J E. care Am. Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman in a pluce where roses are wanted— II. P's and leas of first quality, and florist stock in general. Sober, honest and capable. Address Florist. care D. D. L. F. Hon. Hall. Broad St.. Phila.. Pa. SITUATION WANTED-By gardener of executive ability and experience of all requisites and routine of commercial place, inside and outside operation, general propagation, successful growing of cut flowers, roses, pot plants, accessories to the nurseries, etc. Address HoKTicri-TCHAL, care American Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a young Scotchman, aged 22 years, as second gardener on private Clace; experience in greenhouse work and all other ranches pertaining to the profession; flrst-class references: present employer can be consulted. Address Petek Di'Fr. care.I. Scott, 'The Crest." Millbrook. liuchesB Co., N. Y. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical gardener as manager of private or publir grounds or large commercial plant; thorough knowledge of alt branches. A successful collector and hybridi/.er of orchids: une.\celled in palms, stove plants, roses, grapes, etc : rockery and landscape gardening: 2U years" experience; unexceptional references; sober; married wllh small family. Only a flrst-c'ass posi- tion required. Address Botanist. Niagara Street. Pittsburg, Pa. ANI ED— To lease or buy greenhiuises. dwelling and land, near good market. Address H. Wise. Mt. Prospect Ave., Newark, N. J. W WANTED— Good slnttle man to take charge of palm and fern houses, etc.; references re- quired. John' Biti:iT>iEVEii& So\>. Detroit. WANTED— A thoroughly competent rose grower, capable of managing a large establishment. Apply (loKTirui,E. Grand ('entral Hotel, New York City. WANTED— A man who has hern successful in the management of a Hrst class horticultural establishment, including a knowledge of forestry. Apply HoKTicoi.K, Grand Central Hotel. New York City. "W^ANTED-Partnor with some capital to extend yy my local and wholesale florist business; rwo new greenhouses already put up. well slocked, witb four acres of goofi land In a tlirlving town ol .'iOll) In gas belt and on three railroads, or will sell. Address K P, care American Florist. Chicago. WANTED- A man who can grow roses and cut flowers also pr*. Iowa. WANTKD First class man to take charuo of a private place. Must be well up in all brandies of Ills proresHlon. Will t)e furnished good house. spare vegetables In their season and two quarts of milk dally. Must hoard men In his employ. Addresi glvliiK previous I'xprrlonco. ri't.Timcos. nallonallly, ago. h1/<> of fa ml) V and waui'r* dt'slred. SAMi Kl. TlnmNB. Mlllhrouk. Duchess Co., N. V. L^( >K SAI'HI l,oroni<>ilv4> sttHmi boiler. 'JUhorse V powrr. For f urihrr parllcularft, addrec^ .loH. F. HMITII, . n. Box 140. Burllnuton. N..I. |il(Ht KENT Eight grecnliousrn. \m fi-ct each. In f Kood condition; heittod hy steam. Stock at valuation. Mi-autifut yUwv and good rcfliU-ncc, Ad- dross Fi,oni**T. 12 (fi Kuplld Ave., Clevelatid. (i. L^OU HAI.K OK KKNT (Jood frame dwvllinu and X^ two groenhouNos. soveral (houNund potn and gi>od stock of plants, which will bo sold at one half wholonalu prIrON. Uont f lU a mnnlh. Would sell at H gr4»ni bargain. AdilrcnN MHH. (iiAH. Pi:sii V, Del a ware. t>hlo. When writing to any of the adver- tisers on this page please mention ihe AMERICAN Florist. i8gi. The American Florist, n Why Ton Should Grow Xushrootns. Because they are the luost profitable crop for the outlay that can be grown and may be grown without interfering with other crops. The market is sure, the supply never having been equal to de- mand. When Yott Should Grow Mushrooms. During the Winter and Spring months, the first planting in August or Septem- ber with succesaional planting until April. Where You Should Grow Mushrooms. Under the greenhouse benches, ou the greenhouse benches among growing crops, in Rose Houses, in frames in the greenhouse, in cellars, stables or out- houses, in the open field or in mushroom houses. How You Should Grow Mushrooms. First get spawn that will grow. It must be fresh, well spawned, and in good condition, Gardiner's Cele- brated B ugflish Mushroom Spawn is the best, aud is al- ways fresh aud relia- ble. The details of culture are given con- cisely in our treatise, "Mushrooms for the Million," Mailed hee. Falconer's **M!ushrooms and How to Grow Them." Published at Si -.so. (Gardin- er's price $1 35 post free.) Robinson's "Mushroom Culture," 50 cts. post- paid. GARDINER'S ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. John Gardiner & Co., have made a special- ty of choice spawn for years, and their celebrated English brand (made by the best maker in England, specially for their trade), has gained an enviable rep- utation among critical growers for its uniform good quality, and can be thor- oughly relied on to produce a good crop of the best mushrooms. Orders booked now for delivery as wanted, $R.oo per 100 lbs. Special rates to large growers. Address all correspondence to 21 North Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. JOHN GARDINER & CO. Mention American Florist. BULBS HARRISII, ROMANS, CANDIDUMS, PAPER WHITES, Etc. now ready. LAST CALL for AZALEA INDICA at Special prices. SEASONABLE FLOWEK SEEDS, Fresh Stock in now. W. W. BARNARD &. CO., 6 and 8 North Clark Street. CHICAGO. BULBS. BULBS. BULBS. CHINESE NARCISSUS. Order Now If you wish to secure BUST GOODS at Lowest Kates. AURATUM. LONGIFLORUM. RUBRUM. KRAMERI, ALBUM. ETC. CALIFORNIA BULBS. We guarantee you best stock at the most rea- sonable rates If ordered now. Australian Palm and California Flower Seeds. VF" Send for our Newest Trade Price List. H. H. BERGER &. CO., p. O. Box 2232, SAN PEANCISCO, CAl. J. .A.. I>e X^eer, 154 East 34th St., NEW YORK, Importer ami Deal«'r in Bulbs, Seeds, Plants AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CATALOGUE FKKB TO Al'PLICANTS. SITUATION WANTKD.-A position as sPcds- man, traveler, or to start a seed business: 25 years' experience In the wholesale and retail trade. High- est testimonials. Address T. WK18STER, 3T Childs St.. Hyde Park, Mass. J. M. THORBURN & CO. No. 15 John Street, NEW YORK, IMPORTERS OF T^^cn Bulbous Roots, HYACINTHS. TULIPS, DAFFODILS, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, Bermuda Easter and other Lilies, Etc. 8®"Descriptive Priced Catalogues FREE. FORGING BULBS NOW READY. THE BEST ARE THE CHEAPEST. A good bulb re>.]iiires no more space, heat or care than a poor one; inir aim is to merit your confidence and trade by supplying only the best. TRY US. Per 1110 Per 1000 WHITE ROMAIC HYACINTHS $2 25 $20 00 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS. FINE 1 00 800 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, GRANDIFLORA 1.25 11 00 FREESIA REFRACTA AlBA. CHOICE BULBS 1.00 7 50 25 Bulbs at 100 price; 251 Bulbs at 1000 price. For Terms of Cretlit, etc., see our Bulb List, free to all. BERLIN LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, Etc., ready later un. Write for Special estimates on your wants. ^. i>E> i^oieE>sa^ E>rv"^ «& 00., WHOLESALE IMPORTERS OF BULBS, 1301 and 1303 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Herman Buddenborg, HILLEGOM, near Haarlem, HOLLAND, WHOLESALE GROWER OF ALL KINDS OF DUTCH BULBS AND ROOTS Iniorms all intending purchasers that it will pay them to write or his wholesale price list. Specia prices will be given to large importers on application. Prime quality at the very lowest prices is guaranteed by HERMAN BUDDENBORG, Wholesale Dttch Bulb grower, HILLEGOM, NEAR HAARLEM, ... HOLLAND. Mantinn Amarloan Florlnt. SUGU8TR0LKERi80N8 Supply the trade with all FLORISTS GOODS, Seedrt. Bulbs, Imported FlautN, Supptif-Hf Ktc,, Ktc. For prices exaiuiue AVholesale Catalogue. Address with business card 136 & 138 West 24th Street, STATION E. NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. LILIUIM HARRISII. Orijiinul and largest gr(.iwer8 4it this important I'Ulb. True stock. I^owest Prices. Best (,)uality. F. R. PIERSON CO., TAKRYTOVVN-ON-IIUD.SON. NEW TOItK. TO LET OK LEASE. For a term of years, one of the Largest and most Complete Qreeutaouse establishments In the West. For particulars, apply to HORTICOLE, Qrand.Central notel, New York City. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON Liiium Harrisii, Langiflorum, Candi- dum, Roman Hyacinths, Paper While Narcissus, and ail other kinds. DUTCH HYACINTHS, TCLIPS, CROCUS, SPIK.EA, LILY of the VAXLET, AZALEA INDICA, ROSES, ETC., ETC. Wholesale price list on application to HULSEBOSCH BROS., P. 0. Box 3118. NEW YORK CITY. The only Dutch Bulb Growers of whose Arm there resides a member in New Yiirk. to conduct the busi- ness. 8o that we can be reached always. Mention American Florist. G. J. MOFFATT, Manufacturer of PAPER BAGS AND ENVELOPES Special attention given to Seed Bags and Catalogue Envelopes. KEiar HAVEN, CONN. 72 The American Florist, Aug. 27, Newport, R. I. At a ball f;lvcn by Mr. ami Mrs. I. Towiiscnd August 17, tin- lloral decora- tions were cxecptionally tine. Palms and llowering plants lined the broad ball to the staircase, wbich was linngwitb heavy wreaths ol" laurel caught with bunches of scarlet gladioli tied with cream satin rib- bons. The sitting room was translbrmcd into a conservatory of palms and orchids. The ball room was decorated with cut (lowers in panels, fringes and garlands with pendants. Tlie walls were hung with tapestry relieved by bulrushes tied with cardinal ribbons. Oaks inclosed the door- ways, vines ran everywhere and golden- rod and wild grasses abounded. Other apartments were decorated with equal elaborateness and originality. At the ball given by Mr. and Mrs. (ieorge I'cabody Wetmore on the 18th the floral decorations were also very artistic. The principal decorations were confined to the ball room. From the panels hung garlands and pendants of natural flowers in white and blue, caught up with satin ribbons of a pale pink hue which were tied in long streamers. Com- binations cf garlands and pendants with the same shade of ribbon hung from two immense mirrors. Pink roses with green, and creamy yellow roses with jessamine were used for these. \'ines of passion flowers in bloom were twined about . bronze statuary with graceful effect, at the base of which were beds of gloxinias. AUmandas covered the mantel and palms and foliage plants were scattered about through all the rooms. The piazzas and the tent on the lawn presented the apix;arance of a garden. At one end of the main piazza was a huge tank of lotus and nym|)h;ea plants in full flower. The piazza walls were paneled with wild grasses and bulrushes and oak boughs adorned the ceilings, which were of red and white material. Vines, bamboos, hydrangeas and hollyhocks were used in the tent. E. <;. HILL & CO., Wholesale Florists, kICHMOM). INDIANA. Mpntu>n Amertcnn KlorlBt. FOJ( SALE FOi; CASil. ferioa Hicuiclutlca, ^ to 12 leaves tSo oo looo Yucc» »i«llin|{4 3 00 500 fine 4 inch Br flal MtrtlCH 30 00 joo Ncplirolepis rxaltata >3 00 1000 3-inch ,\rrca lapida 10 co 100 Uracicna l>rar3, 3'inch. . 10 00 500 fine Oracuraa cotifcctta 35 00 JO) 1 inch Mcnnel roM •« 6 00 j» .) loch Perlr roMi . . 6 00 A»iiidlalra Iiirida, icc a Iraf, I'hllcxlendron per- tuium, vx to fi each: joo llcK'>nla Rrz. 4 in (] a dkn ; 100 Ak*v Amerirana, Kcecn. )oc. to |i each; 50 Agave Americana variexatcd fl to f^ each, 30 camelllaa. 3 yeara xld. f 2>,. WANTKI>-XO itrona rinllai. IdJ HulMrou|i. lOO Canlarf or Alaiandar f'arnnllonM. in eichnniic. Kvaniton Ava. and Hheiidan itoiilavard, OtilcaKO. ManUoD Aniancan Kli^rtit. 2S**> l-i France Koses 3-inch pots. 2,'J'ii Pcrles 3-inch pols. Also Smilax, Bil<'l|ililH, I'h. IU\1 L^ITU Vararhafrmill. IJoldan Itnddar. Oold- l^'Midl i' «fi v«r«<:h«lT«llll.HonMt. frtimlVfln. pou, PDpar lUUD. I: 'Ji par If^j. Kroni ^In. poU. lU par laOt: |l par IIJO l^ara* au^t pianu.rn- par lOO; M par Mb. All 'irdara ihoald t>« aocimpanlad by BOD9T. OiliarwiM ihlppad v.. u. I>. JOHN HBCK, Hrltlgapnrt, Conn. Mantlon Ananean Klorlai. ll& FIELD GROWN ROSES Splendid assortment Hybrid Perpetual, Moss and Climbing, best varieties for forcinj; and outdoor planting. No better plants grown. Full line Clematis, Shrubs, Hardy Plants, Hardy and Forcing Bulbs, Greenhouse Plants and Roses. Headquarters for-|f RUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, GRAPE ^ IVINES and SMALL FRUITS. CATALOQDES AND PKICE LIST FOB FALL, KEADY IN AUGUST, FREE TO ALL. Correspondence solicited. Personal inspection invited. 39 "V^^rs. ^00 .A.or^s. SS Grir^ein.In.oi3.ses . THE STORKS R HARRISON GO. FAINESVILLE, Lake Co., OHIO. Mention American Florist. We have 5,000 llrst class FORCING ROSKS, iimwn liom two-eyed cuttini;s in 3 and 4-incli pots, entirely tree of mildew. MME HOSTE. LA FRANCE 3-inch pots, $9.00 per 100; 4 inch pots, $12.00 per loc. PERLE. BRIDE, MERMET. NIPHETOS 3inch pots, $7.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $io.co per 100. ROSES. J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA. 10,000 ROSE PLANTS. Strong healthy stoclc in fine condition for plai^ting, in 3-in. pots, ifl?8 per lOO; in 4-in. SIO per lOO. Perles, Mermets, Niptietos, Watteville, Gontieis, Briiles, la France, Jaciis, and AmericaD Beaulies. Cut FlowPrs. Smilax and Adiantum, 25.000 field grown Carnations. Hinze's White, Lamborn. Anna Webb and Portia. $8 per 100. New Scarlet Emily Pierson $15 per 100. 25.000 Neapolitan Violets, strong clumps, ready In Sept . $8 per 100. A., In the ManettI Stock, offer the best re* sullA to the tlnrlHt bloom I hk freely and Klvlni; plenty of cuttln^H tor prnpiurailnK quickly. Fine plants for Bale by the lUU or lOOO, ut low ratea. Price LlBts ui HppIlcantB. Addrefls WILLIAM H. SPOONER, •JAMAICA ri.AIN. (UoBton), MASS. CARNATIONS and BOUVAROIAS lor f;ill phmtint;. ^■7 \" }S per 100. Strong, healthy stock I'RIMROSHS, 5-1 per nil, 2V-i'ich pots. C. MtRMKT and Till; BKIDE, .^5 per too, i and l^'^-inch pots. WM. A. BOCK, N. Cambridgfe, Mass. PflNSIES AND OTHER STOCK For Foil Planting, i-moo I'cr mro l'ANSIi;S $1.00 i soo SMII,A.\,2'- inch DolH 1.50 13.00 CIIRYSANTIIHMI .MS, J.inch poln . 8.00 CARNATIONS, ficld-grown v.oo VIOI.I'.TS M. Loiiijn-, field grown . . .sootoy.oo Addrau J, Q. Utarro-w, P-IHII Jv ir,I . IT. Y. Scvrtnl times Rltnkrti out, < ut iiack niul rcpot- trcl, innkinK thriii rqunl lo pUutii frrown in much Idrgrr pott; thfne arc of ko^'I xi'-c, stronjc. well* lootrd unci compnct. I't-Hlflm h uttnl Hiving' in r.ijirrficliBrftmovi r plnntHK^own In larger \niln. H*imI (or Nntitplr-s nti'l prlrrn, F, A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL. STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. I'erles, Mermets, Papa Gontier, Bride, Niphe- tos, Bon Silene, Soiiv. d'un Ami, Cook, Mme. Cusin, Mine. Watteville, La France. 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1,000. Hinze's White, Silver Spray, Fred .lohnson. Orient, Portia, the Century, Mrs. Cleveland and Grace Wilder. 1st size, (H (JO per IIM; fVU OU per 1000: M nl/.e. tt\ IXI per lUO; J.'.U UO per 1000. FRKDCKKI<;llT<>N. u lino pink, »!|0 UO per 1110. Violet«. Swnnley White, *'iOU per lUO; Miirle l.i>ul»e. Int sl7.e.'SllO per lUO: $;.'i OU per IU(I0: 2d t\r.v, »i; 00 per 100. ^V) 0(1 per 1000; :l I Hi Jii, r:>00per 100: $1.1 (lU per 1010 Our carnations and violets arc strong, full Krown plants and perfectly lualthy, rc:uly for delivery ScptcinluT l.s. SMIL AX (i, and IJOpiirllKI. Kchovona, ail Rlxen, vpry cheap. Hnilla.T. fttroMK. Vm-\u. lutln, ft |>i>r lU '. Over ni t* hniidrud nf tlid bent new and old varlotlep ■■f chryiiantliutiiuniH, all Hlzen iind iirlrtiH. Wrll4) 130 Monro<* St.. GRAND HAPIDS. MICH. 5000 ROSE PLANTS FOR SALE strong, lu-ailiiy stock, line lor plaiitin.i;, from lincli pots, JS per Kki, such as PERLES. MERMFIS. NIPHETOS. WATTEV.LLES, (iONIIEHS. AND l(RIOE> JOHN WHITE, riorist, Wiiv<Oc to $5.00 and $15 00 each. Cycas leaves 2r)c. to 50c. each DKAC^NA INDIVISA VEITCHII, IIKACO and AUSTKAT.IS. 2^-incli pots. $4 00 per 100; IMnch potM strong. If) to 18 inches ifS.CO; Mn. pots, strong, $12 CO. For other varieties of Dracienaa and Palms, etc.. etc., see descriptive catalogue and new wholesale list. W. J. HESSEB, Plattsmouth. Neb. GRINUM AMABILE :^^^^^i^^. each. 300 on liand. To trade only. MRS. J. S. R. THOMSON. Spartanburg. S. C. "Lady manager to World's Fair." PANSIES THAT ARE UP. Up and ready to plant when I send them. It is not only the plants that are up, the strain is up as well; up to, and most of my customers say, above any strain in the market. The price is down, considering the quality. Seed as good would cost you about as much per 1000 plants. Price, free by mail, 100 for 75c; 500, $3; by e.xpress, $5 per 1000, with discinml on large orders. TRY THEM. THEY ARE WORTH A TRIAL. SEND FOR LIST AND SHORT TAf ER ON CILTURE. S]\j:ir^^^x:. i^iv:N:siE>s Plants have been growing, but the price has not ; they are nice and stocky and ready to go right ahead. There is some 15,000 left. Let me have a chance to fill your order and do not delay it too long. Price $1.50 per 100 ; S12.50 per lOOO, cash with the order. Sample for 10 cents. L.B.338. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. OF THE — BEST STRAINS. $5 per 1000 1>y Express; 75 cts. per 100 by Mail. CASH WITH OBSEK. NOTE. — That my Specialties for the coming season are best varieties of CAENATIONS, COLEUS, GERANIUMS. '^^'^ITiS^^lf cuttings. Descriptive Trade List ready in November. Send for it. very tine, 4 and 5-incli pots, and many other varieties, in 4, 5 and 6-incIi pots. Prices griven on application. GEO. W. MILLER, 1748 n. Haisted St., Chicago. 2S,000 li»,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Extra fine stock, best winter blooming variety, send for Price List. S0»000 Si-xo.!!^:^ I*l^xx"t«» strong, out of 2 inch pots, |r2.oo per thousand $1.50 per hundred. Cash with order. FieE^r). SOH:]VE;ii>£M«, wholesale Florist, -A-TTXCA., ■Wyoming C!c»u.ii«y, Pff. "JT. GIANT MARKbTAND FANCY PANSIES New crop seed of those superb strains now ready, in trade packets of 1,500 and 600 seeds respectively, at one dollar each. DENTS ZIKNGIEBEL, JAPANESE PLANTS Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs, Seeds, Etc. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW, for Liliurn Amatnin. KDtiruin, LoiigiDorniu, Etc. Cycas Revoluta at greatly reduced prices. Camellias in all colors, MAGNOLIAS, TREE PAEONIES, MAPLES. Etc. Give us a trial, we can supph- you with all Plants and .Seeds, and can pack safely to any part of the world p GONZALEZ & CO., 303 to 313 Wayne St. & Crescent Ave., SAN FRANCISCO, CAI,. CARNATIONS. FIELD OltOWN plants ready in September and October; leading varieties. Prices per circular. VIOLKTS— Marie Louise and fi^wanley Wbite. Young clumps for winter forcing $.'>0J per 100. S ml lax— Strong young plants from 8 inch pots. »2 50 per 100. ALYSSrM— Double for winter bloom, from ;i-inch pots. $4.00 per 110. Send for clrculHr. W. R. SHELMIRE. Avondale. Chester Co.. Pa. Mention American Klorial F. A. RIECHERS & SOHNE, Act-Ges, Import and Export Nurseries, HAMBURG, GERMANY. Specialties in Lilies of the Valley; Azaleas, Ca mellias in sorts, best varieties in Palms and Dwarf Roses. |3f~ Wholesale Catalogue on application. Mantlon Amarlomn Flortii. PANSY SEED Positively as received from F. Roemer. Per oz GIANT FANCY (Improved Cassler) S V UO GIANT SHOW (Improved Trimardeau).... 6 00 ROBMBR'S GIANT (tire spotted) 12 CO Trade packets of above, Jl 00 each 109 South 7th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pansies. Pansies. 200(000 plants of the Jennings strain ready in September and October. 60 cts. per ico b\' mati; $5.00 per 1000 by exi-resp; 5, coo and over j.4.00 per 1000. I warrant this strain of Pans'es to be A No. 1 i t every respect. Seed can yet be had at 50 cts. to $i.co per packet. ADDRESS E.B.JENNINGS Pansy Grower, Box 76. SOUTHPOKT, CONN. Per ICO $8.00 6.00 8.00 3,00 4.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS FOR FALL DELIVERY. PROBST BROS. FLORAL CO.. 1017 Broadway, KANSAS CITY. MO. The Greatest Collection ever offered, including all the Latest Novelties. Our 8eed is Warranted to be Fresh, Pure and Strictly First-class. Send for new Circular and Price-list to the trade. ALBGKT BKNZ, Doaglagton, N. V. Aiiiantum Cuneatum, 3-in., " 2 1-2 in., Ferns in variety, 3-in., Fittonia Argyroneura, 2-in., Clero(den(dron Balfourii, 2-in., Grevillea Robusta, 4-in., Begonia Metallica, S4, $6, an(.1 Sniilax, strong, 3-in., 74 The American Florist. Aug. 2J^ Philadelphia. The rubber game of the series of base ball games between the Craigs and the Dreers was played at Riverton on the loth inst., and resulted in a win for the Craigs bv a score of 0 to 3. W. P. Craig, who did the twirling for bis team, did some magnificent work, al- lowing his opponents only four scattered hits and retiring nine batsmen on strikes. Carr and T. Mullen did some good work with the stick. The Precrs' infield all plavcd good ball, and had manj- chances offered them to show their mettle which were generally accepted. THE score: Cr.mi.s— R. 11. ro. K. E. T. Mullen, c 1 2 9 2 0 Carr. 3b 2 3 0 0 0 I'. Mullen, 2b 0 0 2 2 0 Kcllv. lb 0 13 0 0 Too'mey, ss 0 110 0 McLean, cf 2 10 10 T. HevwooH, If. 1 10 0 0 H. He'vwood. rf. 1 0 0 0 0 W. P.'Craig.p 2 2 0 0 0 Total 9 11 15 5 O Dreers— R- "• po. a. e. lordan. p O 0 0 3 0 Kerins, If 1 0 0 0 0 Fauncc. lb 1 0 .5 0 0 Truax, 3b 0 13 11 Tritag, ss 0 0 13 0 Shuvler. cf 0 0 0 11 Smith, rf 0 10 0 0 Horrick, 2b 0 1 4- 0 2 Rowe, c 1 1 2 O O Total 3 4- 15 8 4 SCORE nV I.SNISGS: 12 3 + 5 Craigs 1 2 0 3 3-0 Dreers 1 0 10 1-3 PlIILADELPHlA.V. WilE.s writing to advertisers please mention the fact that you were induced to write by the advertisement in the American I-'i.ohist. Vou will iK'nefit us by letting advertisers know that it is the I-'l.DHisT that is bringing thcni tr.idr. PUBLIC SALE 28 GREENHOUSES AND STOCK, Comprialng thousiind* of A/alean, Camellias, Palmi. hot hou«t anil bi-rttliiiK planu. AIiio boilrtn. < inci pip'- «n'l filtinK-. will be sod ivtthout rf,rrvc Sal* to Commence Monday Aug. 31, 11 o'clock a. m., ■ adcontinur until "verylhinu i-. sold The above •lock will tx on private nale until dale of public aale at Krr«lly reduced ralen. KlorisU wi«hiii({ ■ atock or fine Aialean or Camelliaa would find It lo their advanUgc to inapect l)e;ore purchaaiiig """•"' JOHN DICK. 8r.. 53rd and Woodland ««e . PHILADELPHIA. P*. H. P,AVKI{S|)(H{KKK & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ONLY, PHII.ADEI.FHIA, FA. •lor nrw Cnlwlor"'' '■ """ •>"'• '■■'■'■ "P"" ■ pplloHo". FLORAL DESIGNS. nif licip for Cut llower workers. \i,i iiHK"'', ' olored plntes. Ivlilion nearly exhausted ; *pcak fjuick. Ad'lrw* (with ^3.50 for the lK>ok) J. HORACE McFARLAND, Hoi 665. HARRISBURG. PA. THE only genuine all Immortelle Florist Letter in tlie market to-day is FORD'S. The above sliows a iTiit of a 2-in. block letter, made id the best immortelles, on a pliable twisted wire. Will not break or warp, as no wooden frames or compo- sition material is used in their manufacture. Florists can re- shape them into any other letter desired, thus preventing the necessity of carrying a large stock. Fasten them in your designs with wire pins, which are furnished free with each letter. Price $3.00 per 100 ; postage l5c. A special dis- count on smaller sizes. Used and rec- ( immended by scime i>f the leading flo- : rists in the U. S. 5 One gross (144) td these letters, nicely assorted, including a Letter Box, iiuulc ot .strong material, bound with dark li^'tli, or heavy wood board with patent metal edges, will be sent to any address for $5.00 cash. Separate bi-i.xes Sl.oOeach; capacity SOO letters. .Address C. S. FORD, Jr £stab. i^M. P. O. Address, Box 2S7. MENTION THIS PAPEK. Manufacturer of Florists' Letters, Designs. Novelties in Wheat, Etc. Also Dealer in GENERAL Fi-ORISTS' SUPPLIES. ro.^. Poplar Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. If you wish t"> illustrate your Printing with Cuts, send soctnts for my Catalogue of FlORAL ELECIR0S~22,SC5O Engravings. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. Catalocoe of Cmtns plants free. r.ATALQGUES. ^ I MAKE 'EM, WITH CUTS AND "KNOW HOW." J. Horace McFarland, T-^flMERicAN Florist Qo.'s DIRFXTORY ( FLORISTS, ' OF MHSKKVMEN, ( SK !• IJSMEN, UNITED STATES AND CANADA, IMOO. No film III llic Tnttl*' <->iii liflVtril (o \\\- tvlllllllll lt> AliltltKff water, or two or three lablespoonfiilA to the pint. For Red Hplder and Caterpillar— Half-a-plnt of the Kir-Tree Oil to two Kallons of water, or three table- spoonfuls to the pint. For Mealy Bug. Brown or White Scale— Half-a- Plnt of the Kir-Tree Oil to four or sli quarts of water, four to eiwht tablespoonfuls to the pint. KorMiUiewand BIlRht on bruit or KollH^e— Half- a-Pinl of the Kir-Tree oil to a gallon of water, or six tablespoonfuls to the pint. Used with warm water it Is quicker In Its action than when cold Is used. Soft or rain water Is necessary, and Applied In Wood. Tin or Pot Vessels.— Galvanized Iron Vessels niuMi not be used. KOH ANIMALS. -Kor Skin niseases and KIII- .' g Vermin mix one part of Ktr-Tree t)ll with three parts of warm water and wet the alfeclpd part each day. In stmie cases It may be uned stronger hlf @ ii4 iHMii 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, verj little instruction being needed. Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. L. WOLFF MFG. CO., 93 to 117 W. Lake Street. CHICAGO. WHITE FOK ILLCSTKATKD CIKCULAK. B0LTONwrTE«HEATER FOR WARMING RESIDENCES. Vl R b K N H O U O bOy SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS* ETC. ScRANTON, Pa., Mar. i6, 1S91. Gentlemen : The Bolton in my green- house at Dallon works with the most complete satisfaction ; consumption of fuel very light. I am for hut water first, last and always; think it much better than tteara. Yours truly. JAS. P. DlC"SON, Pres. Dickson Mfg. Co, Send fur Illu.stmt.J lU.uk "WaKMTH FOK WINT8B IIOUBS.' DETROIT HEATING AND Lighting COMPANY. Miinufact»riT.>^ also oT Iho COMBINATION CVS MACHINK. FACTORY AND , 550 W I G HT STR E ET. HOME OFFICE, DETRO'T BRANCHES : NEW YORK, BOSTON, CHICAGO, ST. LOU(8, NEW 0RIEAN3. CONTRACTORS FOR COOX COUS'V; &.KE.I i SMITH CO., CHICAGO. GALVANIZED IRON GREENHOUSES ENTIRE. No more decaying and sagging bars and frames. Solid Angle Iron Struct- ures. NO PAINTIHG AND REPAIRING. We have built the largest plant in the United States. Send for sample bars and circulars. M. H. CRITTENDEN & SON, MINNEAl'OLIS, MINN. FOR WATER, AIR, STEAM, ACIDS, OILS, LIQUORS, GAS. SUCTION, And for any anil i •-' \ \- pn) i" isc lor which a hose c:n, 1..- :.i'l'lH-o ii 25 Iji'i- cent in fn*'!- olvrs ;i nniforni heat day and niKhl. *"".» i%arr:in«od in iv.rv rc^sppct .inii Kiiar.inti'p(l to five satislac- ti..ii. l;cli:.l.li- Atrrrits in all tlic Ipartinc citii'S and towns m tne l'mt,-etr<>lt He»tlnK A i.lshtlni: Co DeVeerJ A 0«Tine's Boiler WkB. . . Dick John Sr Difts, Jobn L. &Cc Otilon. J. U Drver H. A Slllton & Kaehn Kly Z DeKorest*Co.... Exeter Machine Wkff.. Ford C S Jr Fachs Albert GardlnerJ &Co OauerJ M fi9 Gonialei ACo Uall AuodaUon Hammond, Benj Harms B J Hartford 4 Nichols... Berendeen Mfs. Co... Harr. Albert M Hesaer W .1 HewK A II 4 Co Hill r.^i 4Co HIppard K HllchlnKS4 Co Hooker. II. M Boran Edw C Hoahes EU BalsebOBCh Bros Bom E H Banter Frank U Jennings E B Keaoioott Bros Kroeschell Bros La llocne*8iani Lockland LamberCo.. LonK Daniel B *• McBrideAlex 7S McCarthy N F 4 CO....W McKarland J H T4 Manz J 4 Co To Marinn IlartACo 76 Man Frederick 73 Miller, Geo. W 73 MofTatt G J 71 Phlla. Im. Design Co..Tj Pierce Butler4nerce..77 Pierson AN 72 Plerson FU4Co 71 Plenty Josephus 75 Probst Bros Floral Co.73 ouaker City Mch wks. .78 Kandall A L m Reck John Tl Reed 4 Keller 7a Riechers F A 4 Sohne. .73 Rolker. A. 4 Sons 71 Rupp HS4Son 8l> Rural Pub Co W SanderiCo... 73 Schneider Fred 7.5 BoholiJacob 73 BcollarJobn A 78 Scott Bob't 4Son W Sheelz Peter E 72 Shelmire \V R. 73 Sheridan WF IW Siebrecht4 Wadley Ti SlpHe DoplTel 4 Co 75 Situations. Want* 70 SmlthCAFloralCo j%t lew, \i•^c lc%% hufl.aiij has nmrcail- vanUKr^ than any otliiT hnilcr in tlic inarki-t. H4*nfl f«»r llrflfrl|itl«p CtttMif>i{iiai, J. r>. C/VK.-Moi)^", EVANSVILLE, IND. MsbUob Amartaas nortsi. OH in H 0 H C 33 > > o I H0 no 0 CD C 0 0 JOHN A. SCOLLAY. 74. - Ventilating*: Apparatus. rulonli'f^ hihI MiiiiiifHi'l iirrr of HOT WATER BOILERS, GREENHOUSE PIPE, PIPE FITTINGS, VALVES, TANKS, ETC. fl*" I'lslliiiiilos 111 il4iii isppllcistloii. Mention Ainerloan Florist. fimBrica is "ths Prow of the Uesseli there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. ¥11. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 3, 1891. No. 170. Copyright, 1891, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Mail Matter. Published every Thursday by The American florist Company. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00. Address all communications to AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 64 La Salle Street. CHICAGO. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. JAMES Dean. Bay Kidge, N. Y., president; W. R. Bmtth, Washington. D. C., vice-president: Wm. J. Stewart. 67 Bromtleld St., Boston. Mass.. secre- tary: M. A. Hunt. Terre Haute. Ind., treasurer. The eiKhtb annual meetlnR at Washington, D. C. August, 1892, FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Insures greenhouses against damage by hail. John G. Bsler, Secretary, Saddle River. N. J. FLORISTS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. Gives information to members regarding the finan- cial standing and business integrity of those in the trade. H. B. Bkatty, Sec'y, Oil City, Pa. AMERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. John Thorpe, Pearl River, N. y.. president: Kdwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa., secretary. CONTENTS. New ideas in !:rreenhouse conslruction, etc. . . 79 James Dean (with portrait) Si Aquatics 81 Wm.R. Smith (with portrait) 82 Credits 82 The S. A. F. at Toronto (full-page engraving) . 83 Awards on trade exliibits at Toronto 84 An illustration witli a moral (illus.) 84 Bedding colcus 85 Philadelphia 86 Boston 86 News notes 87 Coming exhibitions 88 The world's fair 88 The seed trade go Early cosmos and chrysanthemums 90 Correction — chrysantheniunis go Germination of canna seed 92 Catalogues received g2 Chicago 94 A source of errors in nomenclature 96 Mushrooms in a hurry 96 Buffalo gS Profitable roses gS The National Gardeners' Club of Wash- ington, D. C, has been orffanized with officers as follows: W. Clarke, president; C. F. Hale, vice-president; lienj. Duifee, treasurer; C. L. Reynolds, corresponding secretary; G. W. Oliver, recording secre- tary. This organization will attend to the local details of the S. A. F. conven- tion of 1892. They are early in the field and will start the ball rolling now, that they may have a full year in which to elaborate their plans. When you write an advertiser tell him that you saw his advertisement in the American Florist. New Ideas in Greenhouse Construction and Heating. BY' F. R. PIERSON, TARRY'IOWN-ON'HUDSON, N Y. [Read befoic the Toronto Convention of the Society 0/ American Florists.] I do not know as I will advance any new or novel ideas, but in the short time allotted will try and call attention to what I consider some of the most ad- vanced ideas in reference to greenhouse construction and heating. The first thing 1 consider of importance in the construc- tion of greenhouse buildings in these days of close competition and reduced prices is durability. As to what expense one would be warranted in going to in order to secure such durability would depend largely upon capital available, but where circumstances favor and the necessary amount of capital can be commanded there is no question in my mind that the best houses, in the long run, are the cheap est. Heretofore large profits have induced the cheapest kinds of buildings, the object being to secure the most glass for the least money, many growers saying, I can well afford to tear down and rebuild the house from the additional profits which the increased glass will afford, but with falling markets and decreased revenues, the time is fast approaching when such loose business methods will only result in fail- ure. With capital at 5' c , to my mind there is no question but what the best greenhouses that can be built are advisa- ble. In the new houses we have just erected we have used a continuous solid iron rafter, running from the ridge to the ground, set in concrete blocks, which makes probably the most durable con- struction possible, as the iron rafters being continuous and solid, cannot be affected by decaj^ and in consequence the roof will remain fixed and rigid, although the sides of the building, which is the part most subject to decay, should become so rotten as to possess little if any strength. What the ribs are to a boat the rafters are to a greenhouse; if any defect in these the house soon requires rebuilding. Our idea in construction has been to secure practically an indestructible rafter, as wc consider the life and strength of the house is dependent upon this. Many are now putting considerable iron in the roof in order to lighten it and secure as much sunlight as possible, as it ofl'ers the least obstruction to the rays of the sun, being of less bulk, yet are still using wooden posts and plates. In this combination of wood and iron a large proportion of the expense of the better house is incurred and the particular advantages of the entire iron rafter lost, as such a house is but little better than the regular con- ventional wooden housesofarasstrength is concerned, as the weak parts of a house are the sides where the most moisture accumulates and most decaj' occurs, for no matter how good a roof is, if the posts on which the roof rests become weak through decay, the roof settles, glass breaks and the house soon becomes prac- tically valueless. Of one thing I am thoroughly satisfied, greenhouse benches should be built en- tirely of slate and iron, these affording the most desirable materials of which they can be built. Many think that the cost of these preclude their use by the average florist, but I think when themat- ter is thoroughly looked into, but one conclusion can be arrived at, viz: That there is no question but the use of such benches would show a large profit in every case. There is nothing around a greenhouse which decays so rapidly, re- quires such large repairs and such frequent renewing as the average bench; so much so that the average life of a greenhou.se bench as ordinarily built will hardly exceed five 3'ears, and as an average I consider this an outside figure, as when built of the cheapest material, as they usually are, three years sometimes is their life instead of five. Aside from first cost there is one loss occasioned by the frequent renewal of benches, which is very seldom taken into consideration, and that is the loss of a crop or the partial loss of a crop through the time consumed in tearing down the old benches, cleaning the houses and erecting the new ones. Let the florist calculate as closely as he will, more time is consumed in this operation than should be, and the result is the house is planted so much later than it should be, that crops are very often discounted 25' x in value, which would pay the entire cost of the best iron benches. Our system of constructing greenhouse benches we consider superior to anything we have ever seen; whether I can describe ourmethodto make it intelligible in afew words or not is a question. In our iron rafter house a 1'' 4-inch angle iron is bolted to the perpendicular rafter that forms the side of the house at whatever height the bench is to be built. On this rests the 1', 2- inch T irons, which are used for the cross bearers of the bench, placed every -t feet apart, the front of the T irons being drilled to receive a bolt to hold the clamp (which is an ordinarv cheap casting), which is used as a socket in which thelegof the bench rests, the legs of the bench being made of common 1-inch wrought pipe. The cross bearers are drilled on the upper or T side, front and back, in order to bolt a light I'A-inch angle iron to them drilled every 4 feet to correspond; these angle irons are also drilled on the other side for 1-inch screws, and to these angle irons vel- low pine strips 5 inches in width are screwed forming the edges of the bench. The inner and outer angle iron by being bolted to thecross bearers holds the bench together and acts as an outer and inner support for the slate. To support the slate between, two light I't-inch T irons are used, which are placed on top the cross bearers lengthwise of the house reversed 8o The American Florist. Sept. .1) and between the angle irons nt equal dis- tances. These arc not fastened in any way to the bearers, which allows them to take up or give a little in case ol" varia- tion in the slate. Our Ix-nches arc exact duplicates of each other in width, being 3 feet, 4- inches in width all over, taking 3 riinsof slate 12 inches in width, center licds being twice the width, with a 10-inch walk Ix-tween. The amount of drilling required to erect such a bench is very slight and can all be done at any machine shop at trifling exjiense. Everything used in the construction of sueli a bench are standard materials that can Ik" |)rocured anywhere, and conse- quently such a l>ench is within the reach of all. The only sjiecial casting required is a clamp to receive the iron pipes used for legs at the front of the bench. We have set the cross bearers in our new houses on the angle iron bolted to the upright iron rafters. Of course thiscould be modified in old houses or houses con- structed diflerently. Witli locust posts such an angle iron could be bolted to the locust posts, or the cross bearers could be lengthened out for a brick wall and in- serted directly in the wall or a back leg could be used, letting the bench set on two legs, but where it is possible to enter the cross liearers into the brick wall or where it is possible to fasten the angle iron in a durable way to the sides of the house, it cheapens the bench. One ol the most important considera- tions in a greenhouse is convenience. Everything should he so built that the amount of labor recpiired is reduced to a minimum, as the time is soon to be reached in this business when it will not be a cjuestion as to who grows the most stufl". but who can run his place the cheap- est thai will come out ahead. Everything that conduces to labor saving is a m.-itter of the most vit.al importance. In our new greenhouses we have carried out a great many ideas, which while not orig- inal,embody the most advtmeed ideas we could glean from our own cxj)erience .'ind that of others. Takethequestionof li(|iiid manure for instance: We have large vats out of doors that can lie reached readily by carts, so that the labor in handling the manure is small. The manure is ilunii)cd into these vats from dump carts and water pumjx-d by steam through a sys- tem of pijK'S into these vats. This is allowed to soak for 24- hours or more, when the licjuid is drawn ofl into a side vat lower than the first; two valves eloitc the pi|ie8, one leading to the first vat and one from the well from which our water supply is r>l>taineceupied than would l>e in watering the place regularly. The ;i mount oflnlKir saveil bv lluH arrangement will he Item appreciatcil when we state that four men can now water the place with li(|uid manure in 2 liours, whereas by uning cans it look four men two days to HO over the pl.'icc iK-fore our present nrrrnngemcntii were in oiieration. The flinrcrener in com l»elween the two melh- od* would make a nubiitnnlial profit nione in 12 monlhf. In rose growing n large item of cost iw the annual removing and refilhng of the noil in whiih the ro»eii arc grown. We use small tram ear wheeU anilrlutnjjcnrK, llu- sidcti of lh< lienehes lieliig used an tracks. Tlu-w rarn an- niaile l;irge and run through the eenler of the liouNeM, car- rying an much hoII nii n good Ktoul iHiy can ])iisli — more soil tli.'ui four boys could carry. When enii)tying a house several cars arc used and two or three men are eniploj-ed filling the cars. As fast as a car is loaded a boy projjcls it to the end of the house, where it is dumped into a cart in waiting and brought back; during the time occupied in nuining down the first car a second is filled up by the same gang of men, which keeps them constantly employed. By the time the second ear is filled the first has been emptied and returned, so by the use of two carts to carry the soil away and two orthreecars in a house the men are occupied con- stantly and the greatest economy secured in labor. Our houses are 30-f feet in length with doors at either end, which necessitates carrying the soil only 150 feet to the farthest point, and this is rap- idly reduced as the houses are emptied. This may not be pertinent to the ques- tion I am answering, except in so far as the (juestion of construction would admit of the use of such ears, and for this reason I consider it pertinent. An idea seldom thought of, but very important, is the locfition of the walks and purlins with reference one to the other. We use drip bars, which we con- sider a decided advantage, as they reduce the drip in a house very much, but the question of the location of the purlins with reference to the walks, even with the use of drip bars, is still a matter of vital importance, espeeiallv wlierc high grade roses are grown. Drip, in mid-winter on such roses as La France or American Beauty will often destroy flowers worth 50 cents to .$1 each. By locating thei)ur- lins over the walks almost every bit of drip in the house that would doanydam- agc would l)e obviated by such location of the piulins; this is i)()ssible, as in our new houses none of the ])urlins ,'ire over the benches. Some will say there should beno drip in a pro])crIy constructed house, but \vc find the drip that causes the dam- age is that |)roduced from condens.'ition from zero and mid-winter weather and not that which comes in from out of doors; that is something that should never occur and never does when a roof is in i)ro])er condition, as it should be. Much has been said and written .about overhead heating pipes, but from what we have seen in other pKaces <'ind from our own ex]jericnce we h.avc nothing tos;iy in favor of this system. In the first place it disfigures the looks of a house, then they are in such a position it is almost impos- sible to syringe without striking tliem with w.'itcr, creating steam, which is a serious disndv.'intage. as it bleaches high colored roses and tends to sollen foliage .and is decidedly (Utrlnienlal to lie.iltliy pl.ant growth. 'I'lien it is impossible lo place Ihi- i)ipcs in such position tli.-it Ihev will not some time or otiiei' be in .a posi- tion where the pl.ants .are likely to strike them, .and much dam.ige oltcn ensues. We experimented with llicm in our old houses when first .•idvoenled, but they have .all been taken down for reasons just given. We believe the use of overhead mains .as commonly used in distributing the ste.ain from the tar end of the house does nol secure the best results. Weh.'ive adopled on our pl.aee what we consider an original plan for the distribution of Hteani, ;inrl after .a year's cxpcrienec can hardly see how it can be improved. As 1 have .already staled, our houses .arc .'tOt feet in length and delaelicd, In order lo do away with the necessity of carrying steam tin- entire length of the houscH, 2 houHcN e.aeli .'101 feet long are healed in pairs, the boiler room (oreach i;iiigelK'ing Hitiialed iH'lwcen the two houses and mid- way from either end. The steam mains and returns are by this plan reduced to a miiiimum,eacli being only 58 feet in length; this main is situated in a trench below the walk through the center corridor, which is used asa connection between the separate houses, making access to each house very convenient, the boiler room doors being connected on the corridor. We consider the central location of the boiler rooms a matter of the greatest import.anee for several reasons: 1st, we have no large mains filled with dead steam, the flow pipe as 1 said before, being only 5S feet in length, and this con- trols GOO running feet of house. It must be borne in mind that fires arc kept for the greater part of the time in moderate weather and in order to have steam available there must be a pressure on the mains. If but one or two pipes are used in a liouse long mains are not economical, for no matter how perfectly they may be insulated there is always a large per- centage of condensation taking place and that means loss of coal and expense. From the central main pipes are run to either end of the house, returning back on opposite sides of the house, which m.akes each circuit some 32.") feet, which is about as far as steam can be carried to advantage iindcr low pressure. Every pipe throughout its entire length is then .a flow ]npc and isbrought into the return, which is located 3 Icct below the flow ]ji])e in the trench beneath the central cor- ridor; the flow and return m.iins are entirely out of sight an/ the Soci- ety tif Amencan J^/onsts.] This subject has been so little written up by cultivators of the present day that I do not propose to attempt to treat it fully in a short paper, such as this, but simply to touch upon points of interest and methods of cultivation, which I hope may prove worthy of the attention of those now cultivating or intending to cultivate this beautiful class of plants, which deserves and no doubt will receive, in consideration of their past increase in public favor, more attention in the near future from commercial growers. Fifty years ago a few of the leading En- glish gardeners successfulh' grew n3'mpli- a;as and other aquatic plants, and their cultivation was quite a feature at some of the finest places of that time, notably that of the Duke of Devonshire, where originated that superb variety Devon- ^. The American Florist. Sept. J, iana. The distribution of thousands of plants annually is a feature of the present day, and one which from present indica- tions is certain to become much more im- portant in the near future. A few years ago many supposed that the flowers were artificially- colored and were subjected to some chemical treatment to produce the different shades; now the blooms are generally admired and are sold by the leading flower stores as cut flowers, and are also used in designs and bunches on various occasions, thousands Ijeing used for these purposes. From their historic associations the nympha'a and nelumbium have long been of much interest. Nyniphaa lotus and Nympha'a ciL-rulea were both figured on Hgyptian monuments, also Nelumbium speciosum, representations of which arc found on the ruins of the ancient temples. From this evidence the Egyptians were undoubtedly acquainted with it, although the plant no longer abounds in an uncul- tivated state in Egypt and is supposed to have l>een originally introduced from Asia, where it is still found plentifiiUy in many parts. Some confusion exists in regard to the name lotus. According to the best au- thorities. Nymphaa lotus is probably the true Egyptian lotus, or lotus of the Nile of the ancients and was held sacred to the god Isis, and was engraven on some of their verj- ancient coins. This, however, is not to be confounded with the lotus of the lotus eaters, which was a tree I Zizyphus lotus I found growing in north- ern Africa and l>earing a sweet fruit. .N'elumbium speciosum is the sacred lotus, or water iK'an, of India. Nymph;ea co.- rulca is called the blue lotus ol the Nile, but is also found at the Cape of Good Hope. The introduction by several of ourlarge cities of water plants into their public parks has done much to educate the pub- lic taste for a(|uatics, and in these places of easy access are admired by thousands. The introduction of water affords one of the most effective features in landscape gardening, and when judiciously planted liecomcs doubly jileasing. Many estates contain low, outlying jjieces of ground, half neglected, wiiich by the introduction of water gardening might be made the most attractive of spots. If no natural l>ody of water exists a cemented basin of any sha|x: or extent might be made at a comparatively slight cx[K.'nsc and planted with acjuatics; the background and mar- gins with cannas, cyjK-rus, caladiunis, Arundo donax, callas, irises, anil other moiHlure loving plants, making .-i most pleasing and atlraclivegarden. Any low piece of meadow with a clayey subsoil, and which could Ik- inundated, if broken up .'ind well enriched, might Ik ]>lanteii the w:iy tow.ird milking .'c collection ol value, lie is of a very kindly n.'iliiie, idways ready to im- part information, ;inil the information f{ivcn can qlways be dcjiended upon :is accurate, for he gives it only when thor- oughly assured of its correctness. He has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Society of American Florists ever since its inception and has done much valuable work for its advancement, in a quiet, unostentatious way. Mr. Smith graduated from Kew with the renowned Wm. Hooker. He was born in Scotland, and his love for the land of his birth is strong. He has one of the most valuable private Burns libraries in the world. The S. A. F. at Exhibition Park, Toronto. We present herewith a full page illustra- tion, engraved from the photograph taken at Exhibition Park, Toronto, .Vugust 21. The group unfortunately did not include all present at the convention, quite a ninnlier having already left for the after- noon ti-ains before the photograph was taken, but as can be seen a goodly crowd was still there. The background is the wall of the main exhibition building at the park. Credits. BY H. n. BEATTY, Oil, CITY, PA. {Read bt-/ore the Torouto Convention of the Society of Au.e'ican Flon'sts.} In assigning to me a paper on credits, your executive committee has given mc a subject that I greatly fear we will find is too vast for the limits of an essay. And when I received the notification that I was requested to write on the subject, I at once wrote to Secretary Stewart, .-isk- iiig him if the committee had not indi- cated what phase of the (|uestion they wished mc to write on. I received a very promjit reply saying they had not .ind so 1 was left to struggle as best I could with the subject. In what I have to say to-day I will confine myself entirely to some points which I think all business men should as- certain before extending credit to appli- cants, and leave all theories in regard to the benefits and abuses of the credit sys- tem for the question 1)ox. That the subject of credits is a very im- ])()rt.-int one will be admitted by all, and that it seems to lie one th;it ic(|uircs more attention anil thought than it re- ceives is fully attested by the d.'iily list of business failures. It is a suliject of spe- cial import.ance to the growers of cut llowers and plants, for, owing to the per- ishable character of his commodity, he is specijilly liable to the macliiii.itionsof the r.isc.il wlioe.'irly realized th.it, ,'is .in im- nicdi.ite srde of the grower's stock iniist be m.ide or the stock become ;i tot;il loss, the liuycr might, .-inil often does, escape very serious scrutiny , as to his ;il)ility to pay for wh.'it he Imys. Then ag.'iin, iisii- ;illy the stock sidd to retail florists is per- ish.ible, and consequently il not sold .at once is.'idcad loss to the retailer and .-ilso there is nothing the grower or jobber can .itl.Kli iiicMseol ,'1 failure on thep;irt of the retail iii:iii to meet liisoblig.'it ions, except a sin.'dl stock of b.'iskcts, designs, and fix- tures, .iml therelorc the gi'owcr or jobber should be even more careful in ieg;ird to credits tli;ni the ordin.ny lr;ider is or should be. Hut whom to trust .ind whom not to is the ;ill-iinportant (|uestion, ;inil wli;il rules, if any, can be laid down for our giiid.inee. No "cisl iron" rules c.iii be made, as some p.'irties under precisely the s;ime cireiiinst.inces i-ould be s.'ilely I rusted, while it would be fiiianci.'il suicide to trust others. 1 think it desirable .-ind necessary to get reports on /ill applic.iiits for credit, and to especially get iind scru- i8gi. The American Florist. 83 1^ m CQ O O h- 1 la 1-3 «^ O SI a Q !> >^ O to t— I M >-3 CD > 1-3 M o 12; O ■-3 p O a >-3 00 CD 84 The Americax Florist, Sept. s, tinizc closely all inrormation obtainable on the following points; Locality.— The location of the busi- ness need not interest us so much as it might other branches of trade, for most of the buyers of our products and supplies are located in the larger cities; but 1 think it well for us to look somewhat as to locality, especially if the new applicant is just starting in business. Look with disfavor on any order you may receive from a point that in the usual course of trade could lie filled to better advantage from some nearer place. Nine times out of ten you will find the applicant has ex- hausted his credit nearer home, and is looking for pastures new and fresh. Of course, if you are dealing in a specialtyor something none other has this would not apply. Com I'ETItio.s.— Look well to the amount of competition your creditor has to con- tend against, for on that depends to a great e.\tent his ability to pay you. If he has not much competition it stands that he will in all probability be able to meet his obligations promptly, but if the busi- ness in his particular locality is greatly overdone, then look closely to your ac- counts, for while we say "Competition is the life of trade," it, if overdone, cannot be said to be the life of credits. Ace.— 1 think a would-lie debtor's age should Ik; carefully considered, for the following reasons: .\ very young man's eft'orts are more than likely to be misdi- rected, and if he makes a failure heis very likely to "give up the ship" and drift into something else and be lost sight of; on the other hand, an old man has not the energy to combat his younger competi- tors, and especially so if he should be starting in a new line of business. If an old man has been raised in the business he stands a very good chance of making a success of it, but I would advise in con- sidering "Credits" that a middle-aged man of ex|)er!ence, other things lieing e((ual. would be the safest to trust. If an old man fails there is not much chance of his ever getting on his feet ;igain, while with the middle-aged there is always a fair chance of his making and paj'ing any old accounts that may l>e standing against him. Exi'KKlE.sci;. — In every business there arc ups and downs that experience alone teaches us how to meet, and usually when we may expect them and also to be in some way prepared to meet and con- Hucr them when they docomc. The incx- jicricnced man cannot foresee them, and m vcrv apt when they do come to mag- nify liicir import and terrors and usually faiU, where an exiwrienced man can Hnfcly tide over the "had times" and knowH how to husband his resources in "good timcu." and »o lie prepared for the "rainy day" which he knows is sure to conic. It ihscarcely necessary tosaythat a man's exjKTicncc should Ik- carefully considered in extending "credit." CiiAkACTKK AM) Hahits.— This is the most im|)ortant point on which we can get inform.ition, lor ability, cxi)cricnce, or even capital would hardly eom|)enHate for the lack of good character. In the cn»e of the average capital of a man in biiKincHK I$1,0(K) to $5,(10(1) it is the man'* honor more than hi* capital that we have to rely on for our p.-iynunt, and HO too much NtresN cannot lie liiiil on the |ioint of character anil haliitN. Look to that part of your report closely. Mahhii'.ii om Si.nm.I'..— It may seem a strange (|ucstion to ask of an ;ipplicant for credit whether he is married or Mingle, but we all know that if a man conies to us for employment that about the first question we will ask him is, ".\re you married?" and the married man will usu- ally get the preference for a number of reasons, among which are these; Having a family, we look on him as more stable, more jealous of his honor, as any action reflecting on his honoror integrity injures his loved ones. Then again, he isrenioved from some temptations that a single man has, and also, having others beside him- self to provide for he will be moredihgent and attentive to business. Honesty. — "Honesty is the best pol- icy'Mias been written overand overagam by us all, and sounded into the cars of the rising generation from time immemo- rial, but still some people will not be hon- est. As it is almost impossible to protect yourself against a dishonest man, if your applicant for credit cannot show a clean record as to honest)-, have nothing to do with him. Economy. — We all know that people will buy more if it can be had on credit than if they have to pay cash for it, and as a dealer not only has all his own monej" at hand, but also his merchandise bought on credit, to do with as he pleases, it 1)c- hooves us to know whether an applicant for credit is economical or not, as on that point depends to a great extent his ulti- mate success and ability to pay his bills. If you find his personal and business hab- its expensive, go slow in extending him credit. CAriTAi.. — This might seem to be the first consideration in considering an ap- plicant for credit, but while very import- ant it is not the most so. You will find as business is now conducted that no house confines its business to its cash cap- ital, but uses instead conlidcncc, anil con- fidence of a community or business asso- ciates is frequently almost as good as money. If a man by some dishonest or strange action has forfeited theconfidcncc of the community in which he docs busi- ness, a greater part of his resources are crippled and his chances of success are ver)' greatly lessened The limits of this jja per will only permit me to briefly mention other points that should be carefully considered in extend- ing "credit." Business education; old record, if any — look carefully to that and also to a man's antecedents; assets, such as stock and ])ersonal property, accountsand bills receivable and real estate; liabilities; volume of business; punctuality; chattel mortgages and other liens; insurance; limit of credit. Awards on Trade Exhibits at Toronto. The commiltee on bulbs and seeds awarded lionor.-iblc mention to II. A. Dreer, riiiladelphi;i, I'itchcr & Manda, Short Hills, N. J., .-md J. C. Vaughan, Chi- cago, for disj)lays of bulbs. The committee on cut flowers .-iwardcd certificates of merit to 11. .\. Dreer, I'liila- delphia, for colleclion of |)etunias; to C. II. Allen, I'loral I'.-iik, .\. V., for collection of gladioli; to I'red .Mitchell, Inncrkip, Ont., for collection of tuberous rooted iK'gonias: iind to W. II. Ivlliott, Mrighton, Mass., for Asp.ar.-igus plumosa. .\lso s|K'eial mention to II.. \. Dreer, I'hil.'idcl- phia, lor ciniias, and to Win. Trieker, Dong.'in Hills, N. Y., for water lilies. The committee on florists' 8up|)lies awarded a certificate of merit to \V'. 1'. Wight, .M.'ulison. .N. j., lor a growers' cut (lower shipping box, and honor.'ible mention to II. Hayersdorfer N: Co., I'hila delphia, for best exhibit of florists' sup- |)lies, to D. n. Long,llulTalo,.\. Y.,forflo- ral photographs; to N. StelVens, New York, for wire goods; to J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Ont., for miscellaneous florists' supplies; to J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, for miscellaneous florists' supplies; to \V. C. Krick, Brooklyn, N. Y., for display of immortelle letters; to H. A. Bunyard, Short Hills, X. J., for chrysanthemum cut flower exhibitor. The committee on plants awarded cer- tificates of merit to Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills,N. J., for collection of orchids; to same, for stove and greenhouse plants; to same, for specimen of Pteris Victoria;; to Manton Bros., Toronto, Out., for spe- cimen Pteris Hallamii; to H. A. Dreer, Philadcl])hia, for collection of palms and ferns. Honorable mention was given to Cottrcll Bros., Toronto, Ont., for orna- nicnt.il plants; and to Robert Craig, Phil- adelphia, for palms and other decorative plants. The committee on boilers and green- house construction awarded a certificate of merit to W. P. Wight, Madison, N. J., for a bench tile, to lake the place of boards or slates in the bottom of green- house benches. They made no other awards, but enumer.ated apparent points of excellence in several of the articles shown. Fallowing is the remainder of their report: "Herendeen M'f'g Co., exhibits one large brick set Furman boiler, one smaller surface burning boiler, both for hot water. The vertical circulation of the water and manner oi the circulation of the draft through the back tubes as it enters the chimney, points to great economy of fuel. H. C. iTurney Co., exhi- bit hot water heaters. They are strong, compact and easy in construction, easy to ele.in. (lOod circulation is secured by three water columns. Arrangement of heating surface Is very good. Hdw. W. Holt, exhibits rubber hose of ditl'ercnt sizes, armored and plain; also rubber anrons, etc. These goods could only be judged by actual use. F. IIIpi)ard, exhibits model of ventilating ajjparatus, a])plied in three ways, outside. Inside and side ventilating. Operating wheel can be adjusted to any angle, ipilck and even in operation and not liable to accident. (JuaUcr City Machine Co.. exhibits ven- tilating a])paratus, easy of ;iction and slni])le In construction. The iron work is well finished. The mode of fastening wheel to the shaft Is the best we have seen. Davis & Son, exhibit a large vari- ety of flower pots, seed pans and vases, apparently hard and strongly m.ade, though of light color, (".eo. Plant m;ikes ;i creditable exhibit, including standard l)ots very nearly correct in size; also well finished hand-made pots and vases of Large size. A. H. Hews iS: Co.'s exhibit of flower pots did not .arrive In time fiir exhibition. Loekland Lmnber Co. ni.iUe an exhibit of .'i section ol greenhouse ;ind samplesof sash b.'us. Iv((ually asgoodns exhli)iled by this conip.iny before. War- den King i*i Sons cxiiibitcd one Spcucc w.'iter heater, strong .lud simple In con striiellon and easy to keep clc.in. Dc troit I'lower I'ot M.inufactory exhibits samples of st.'ind.ard |)ots that are well m.ade and correct in measureiiicnts. ICssex Heights I'loral Co. exhibit double iointed galvani/cd steel glazing points, strong .-ind easily applied, there being no rights and lefts." An Illustration with a Moral. I'lie aecoiup.-myiiig ciignivlng is from a photograph talien I line l.'l last ;iiid tells plainly a story tlnit every growrt. The \x>y% were out for a good time and many iirankn were plavedononc'inollier. It really did look as if Maker would not gel there alive, il wan all .VIchhih. Weiss and Crawford could do to keep him straight, lie got mixed up in a game nl euchre at last, but his partner h.-ii| togive it up. At the same lime there wasanani- matetl disi'ussion g roy;d welcome, .as everyone who niciitioncil the subject .•igrccy its members from onecit^' to another. Its officers are C. B. Whitnall, president; H. A. Siebrecht, vice president; H.B. Beatty, secretary and treasurer; directors, W. F. Gale, Frank Huntsman, John Westcott, R.J. Mendenhall, E. S. Xixon, D.B.Long. Syracuse, N, Y.— Albert Burt, the flo- rist, is reported to have returned to this city. B.iLTi.MORE. — One of the daily papers is agitating the question of a flowermarket for this cit}'. St. Paul, Minn.— Mr. Cary I. Warren is erecting a number of rose houses at Warrendale. The houses are being built in a very substantial way. Harrisburg, Pa.— Two wings, each 20x45 feet, are being added to the con- servatory in Capitol Park. The addi- tional room was sadly needed. Hartford, Conn. — k special meeting of the Hartford County Hort. Society was held August 26 to make final ar- rangements for the September exhibition. Lima, 0. — Swan Bros, are erecting a range of greenhouses here. They will also establish the Ohio Nurseries. ' Their specialties will be cut flowers and hardv plants. Galesburg, III.— Mr. Ed. R. Gesler. of the firm of Pillsbury & Gesler, florists, was married August 13 to Miss Lida Winslow, at the home of the bride's par- ents, Macomb, 111. Cixclnnati — Mr. J. S. Cook is closing up his business as florist and nurseryman with the view to a permanent retirement. He began business here in 1848 and has been in the trade ever since. Quitman, Ga.— The recent meeting of the Georgia State Hort. Society was one of the most enjoyable and valuable ever held by the society. Much interest in horticultural matters is being awakened by its work. New Britain, Conn.— The midsummer flower show of the Horticultural Society was very successful, it being the general opinion that it was more interesting and better in every way than any other given by the societj-. Detroit, Mich.— Mr. A. Breitmeyerhas retired from business. Theestablishment that has so long been conducted under the firm name of .\. Breitmeyer & Son, will be continued by Mr. A. Breitmeyer's step-sons under the firm name of Rauss Bros. FosTORiA, 0.— Sacket & North have succeeded E. R. Sackett. The new firm has just completed two new rose houses each 70x20 and a carnation house 150x1 3, making a total of about 8,000 square feet of glass. The output will be mainly cut flowers. Newport, R. I. — Klunder & Co., a firm of florists from New York are in trouble. The sherift~ paid them a visit August 6 but found nothing to levy upon. All the contents of the store had been removed and no trace of either goods or owners could be found. Clevela.nd. — A project is on foot to form a horticultural and botanical socie- ty, which shall establish a horticultural garden to approximate, if possible, the Shaw Garden in St. Louis. Several rep- resentative men who are lovers of flowers are interested in the project. Aurora, III. — .\n exhibition of chrys- anthemums will be held here November 3 and 4 next, under the auspices of one of the local churches. .\11 the florists will participate. Premiums to the amount of $85 are offered in the various classes. Anj-one desiring further information may obtain same by addressing Mrs. M. S. Rice, 55 N. Fourth street. Macon, Ga.— Capt. D. B. Woodrufl", the florist, has beautified the park in front of the Macon Volunteers' Armory in a novel way. He laid out a hollow plat in the shape of a fort, with hollow bastions at the tour corners and with an opening at the lower side. Flowers of various kinds are planted in this plat and a cannon mounted in the hollow square. San Francisco. — At the August meet- ing of the California State Floral Society the attendance was so large that the ca- pacity of the rooms in which the meeting was held was taxed to the utmost. Ferns and palms were the subjects discussed, and a deep interest was taken by all present. The society is doing much to advance floriculture in this section. Meadville, Pa. — The second Presby- terian Sunday school gave its tenth an- nual floral exhibition August 20. The display exceeded that of any previous exhibition and was a very gratifying suc- cess. Florist August Krueger of this city made an elegant general dis- play and the Oakwood Rose Gardens, Oil City, exhibited a fine collection of cut roses. Indianapolis.— Mr. Wm. G. Bertermann has returned from his trip to Europe and reports having had a delightful vacation. A new firm has started into existence, John Rieman & Co., doing a store busi- ness" only. The florists of this city will probably take a meagre interest in the coming State Fair. A new State Fair Park and better Floral or Horticultural Hall is promised for next season. SITUATIONS.WANTS, FOR SALE, Aavertleements ander this bead wtll be Inserted at the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser- tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not admitted nnder this bead. OITOATION WANTED-By an experienced aorlst; O 3J years'expprlence. Address E Hay, SCO N.Green St.. Chicago. Situation WANTHD-By experienced cut flower grower, commercial or private: tlrst-class refer- ences. Address U B. care American Florist. Situation wanted— By a young man. German, single, ■i^ yenr.H of age. as general greanhjuse assistant: good experience. Address Wm. WirxLER, 1310 S 5th St., La Crosse, Wis. SITUATION WANTED-By a landscape gardener; 25. single: can draw hii own pans, or wil. work as assistant. Has good knowledge of orchids. Ad- dress H. care American Florist. Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-Aspropneatorand grower of roses, ihododendrons. clenmtls. stove and greenhouse plants. Oummercihl. or wtiuld accept position assec >nd In private place. Address C M, 208 Dartmouth St , Boston Mass. SITUATION WANIBD-By a flrst class florist, prooagator. landscape, fruit and vegetable gar- dener; 20 years' experience- References from Fan- cher Creek Nursery, F-esro. Cal. HK.NRy Bei LEK. 22;;' Larimer St , Denver, Colo. SITUATION WANTBD-By an experienced gar- dener and florist: good grfiwer of roses, carna- tions, violets and all kinds of greenhouse plants. Good references: English, age 33, married: Commer- cial or private Address J D, 1S3 Mill St.. Poughkeepsie, N. T. SITUATION WANTED— As headgardener in pri- vate place: 20 years' exoerience: understands the growing of plants, cut flowers fruits and vegeta- bles Koses and violets a specialty. Married: age 36: family small First-class references. Address GarijeNER, box '.*;. Noithport, L. I , N. Y. SITUATION WANTED-By a good all round man as manager, florist's or private eetablishment; 25 years prat tlce. private and commercial in England and America. Successful plantsman and cut flower grower: al-o quick and tasteful at floral work. Ab- stainer: ma rien. one child. Address Florist, p. o . Victoria, B. C. Canada. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener of executive ability and experience of all requisites and routine of commercial place. Inside and outside operation, general propagation, successful growing of cut flowers, roses, pot plants, accessories to the nurseries, etc Address HORTicuLTL'RAL. care American Florist. SITUATION WANTBD-By a Hrst-class florist and gardener; German; 10 ytars' experience in grow- ing roses, carnations, ferns and all kinds of other plants. Good cut flower worker and decorator. Very industrious: hone,-*t: flrpt-tlass references: as bead gardener on private or com mercial place. Ad- dress G. F. DIEZ. care Schemnf & Schubart. Wheeling West Va. ANTE D— Wholesale catalogues and pi ice lists of plants and florists' supplies. Swan Bros., Lima, Ohio. w w AN'i ED— To lease or buy preenhoupes. dwelling and land, near pood market Address H. Wise. Mt. Prospect Ave., Newark. N.J. W ANTED— T^ree or fourhundred fpet 4-SDch cast pipe; fenond-band, in good condition. 1.0GANSPORT Floral Co., Loganeport, 1 , Ind. WANTBD-PARTNER-Enlerpr 8ing y.:>urp flo- rist wanting to ko into business will And out somelbing lo his interest by writing to Box 65 Kenton Ohio. WANTED-A thoroughly competent rose grower, capable of managing a large establishment. Apply aORTI^OLE. Grand Central Hotel. New Tork City. WAN TED- Young man to assist in wholesale cut tlower commiision store. One who thoroughly understtinds packing and hlilpping. Address Mac, care American Florist. Chicago. WANTED -Every florist t ' send for my circular of Little Giant Ventilating Apparatus. See my adv in convention supolement. W. H. HUMFEM). UlE.Tth St-.KinsasCl'.y. Mo. WA^TElJ— A foreman who thoroughly under- stands the propagation and growing of roses and can handle mea. Address with references, ROBERT SCOTT & SON. litth and Catherine Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. WANTED— A man who has been successful in the management of a tirst class horticultural establishment, including a knowledde of forestry. Apply HORTICOLE. Grand Central Hotel. New York City. WANTED— AtSt. Augustine. Fla.. for 3 months ' engagement, commencing January 1. a younff woman who is a thorough artist in the arrangement of cut flowers: must ba quick and of pleasing address: one from near New York preferred. Aq- dress giving are and experience. tLowEH Depart- mentofEl Unico, Postuttioe bax 2s;;2, New York City. F iOR SALB — Locomotive steam boiler. 20-hor8e power. For further particulars, address Jos. F. Smith. P. O. Box 140. Burlington. N. J. FOR RENT— Bight greenhouses, 100 feet each, in good condition; heated by steam. Stock at valuation. Beautiful place and good residence. Ad- dress FLORI8T, 121(5 Euclid Ave.. Cleveland. O. FOR SALE OR RENT-Good frame dwelling and two greenhouses, several thousand pots and good stock of plants, which will be sold at one-half wholesale prices. Rent JIU a month. Would sell at a great bargain . Address Mrs. CiiAs. Pexkt. Delaware, Ohio. FOR SALE— Two second-hand Hltchinge hot water boilers. No. IS. These Have been in use only a short time and for ail practical purposes are as good as new. Also 1010 feet of Hitchings 4-inrh pipe, to- gether with a quantity of T's, elbows and branches If you can use all or any part of these, we will make you a very low price for cash. Write us for terms C Young & Sons' Co.. l40GOlive St., St, Louis. WANTED— A man to propagate and do most any kind of work: also a man to work in the green- house and Are a low pressnre steam boiler. Address H. Moore, hk Beale St.. Memphis. Tenn. TO LET OK LEASE. For a term of years, one oC the Largest and most Complete Greenhouse establishments in the West. For particulars, apply to HORTICOLE, Qrand Central Hotel New York City. 88 The American Florist. Sept. SulKcrlption $1.00 a Year. To Europe, $2.00. Adverti.iements, lo Cents a Line, Agate: Inch. S:.40; Column, Sm.oo. Cash with Order, No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts, 6 limes, 5 per cent; 13 times. 10 per cent; j6 times, 20 per cent: 52 limes, 30 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Advertising nepartment of the American Flokist Is for Floristfl, Seedsmen, and dealers In wares oerialnlng to those lines O.n'ly. Please to remember it. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach ns by Monday to secure Insertion In the Issue for the following Thursday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Coming Exhibitions. September S-10, Hartford. Conn.— Fall exhibition Hartford County Hort. So- ciety. Edwin A. Taylor, Sec'v, P. O. box 1015. September 15-17, Boston,— .\nntial ex- hibition of fruits and vegetables, Mass. Hort, Society. Robert Manning, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Tremont St, Septemljer 22, Hamilton. Ont, — Fall exhibition of the Electoral District Hort. S.>cietv and Gardeners' and Florists' Club. ■ September 25-26, Gloucester, Mass.— Exhibition Cape Ann Hort. Society, Wm, Lufkin, Sec'y. Octolx;r 27-31. Los Angtles, Cal.— Annual exhibition Southern California Hort. Society. H, W, Kruckeberg, Sec'y, Los .\ngeles, Cal. .Novcmljer 2-7, Louisville, Ky.— Chrys- anthemum show Louisville Florists. November 2-8, New York— Chrysanthe- mum show Madison Square Garden, J, W. Morrisey, Sec'y. Madison Square Garden. Noveml)cr3-.1, Hartford, Conn. — Chrys- anthemum show Hartford County Hort. Society. Edwin A. Taylor, Sec'y, P. O. box 1015. Novcmlx-r 3-6, Boston.— Chrysanthe- mum show Mass. Hort. Society. Robert Manning, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Tre- mont St. Novcmlxrr 3-6, Milwaukee, Wis.— Chrysanthemum show Wisconsin Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club. W. H. Ellis, Sec'v. 133 Mason St,, Milwaukee, .NovemlK-r 3-7, Detroit, Mich,— Chrys- anthemum show Detroit Florists, Rob- ert Flowcrday, Sec'y, 460 John K. street. NovemlK-rt-G. Providence. R. 1.— Chrys- anthemum show Rhode Island Hort. Society, C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 55 West- minster St. Novemlicr 4—6, Woostcr, O.— Exhibi- tion Wooster I'loral Club. W. A.Porter, Sec'y. Noveml)cr ."»-7, Erie, I'a.— Chrysanthe- mum show Eric ChrvHanthemum Club. H. Tong, Sec'y. Novcmljcr 't-\\. Bay City, Mich.— Chrv»nnlhcmum show Bay County Hort. Soacty. T. J. Cooi»cr, Sec'y, HI l' .North Water iilrcet. .Novcmlter 10-12, Pittsburg— Chrysan- tlicmum show I'ittsburg and Allegheny Florints' and Gardencm' Club. G. ' Istcrlc, Sec'v. .".OS Stnithfielil St.. Pittsburg. Novcmlicrl 0-1 2, Newport. R. I — Chry»- anlhemuni cxhiliilion .Sewjiort llorticul- turnl Society. John Butler, Six'y, Berke- ley Ave. NovemlKT 10-12, Toronto, Gnt. — Chrysanthemum show Toronto i',ar(len- er»' and F'lorists' Club. A. H. Ivwing, Sec'y, Normal School, Toronto. November 10-12, New liedford, .Mass.— Chrysanthemum show New Bedford Gar- deners' and Florists' Club. Geo. C. Bliss, Sec'v, 34 Arnold St, November 10-12, Washington, D. C. — Chrysanthemum show Washington Flo- rists' Club. Engene Cadmus, Sec'y, 1419 R St, N, W, November 10-12, London, Ont, — Chrys- anthemum exhibition Forest City Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Society. Wm, Gam- mage, Sec'v, P. O. box 155, November 10-12, Oshkosh, Wis,— Chrvsanthcnium show Oshkosh Florists' Club. Mrs. G. M. Steele, Sec'v. NovemberlO-13. Philadelphia.— Chrys- anthemum show Penna, Hort. Society. D. D. L, Farson, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, Broad St. November 10-13, Chicago.— Fall exhi- bition Horticultural Society of Chicago. James D, Raynolds, Sec'y, Riverside, 111, November 10-13, Minneapolis, Minn, — Chrvsanthemum show Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club. E. Nagel, Sec'v, 1116 West Lake St. November 10—13, Baltimore, — Fall ex- hibition and chrysanthemum show Gar- deners' Club of Baltimore, Henrv Bauer, Sec'y, 1875 N. Gay St. November 10-14, Indianapolis, — Chrys- anthemum show Society of Indiana Florists, W. G. Bertermann, Sec'y, 37 Mass. Ave. November 11-12, Worcester, Mass.— Chrysanthemum show Worcester County Hoi-t. Society. Edward W, Lincoln, Sec'v 5 Oak St, November 11-12, Gait, Ont.— Chrysan- themum show Gait Hort. Society. "Thos. Vair, Sec'y, November 11-12, Montreal. — Chrysan- themum show Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. W. Wilshire, Sec'y, 688 Sherbrooke St, November 11-13, St, Louis.— Chrysan- themum show St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 400 Pennsylvania avenue, November 11-13, Springfield, Mass,— Chrysanthemum show Hampden County Hort. Society. George D. Pratt, Sec'v, 192 Maple St, November 11-13, I'tica, N. Y,— Fall ex- hibition I'tica Florists' Club. J. C, Spen- cer, Sec'y. November 12-14, Buffalo, — Chrysanthe- mum show Buffalo Florists' Club, Dan'I B, Long, Sec'y, 457 Main St, November i7-19. New Orleans, La,— Chrysanthemum show New Orleans Hor- ticultural Society. Chas. Wise, Sec'y, Third .'ind Prytania Sts. .November , Germantown, Pa. — Chrysanthemum show Germantown Hort. Society. Thos, E, Meehan, Sec'y. November , New Haven, Conn, — Chrysanthemum show New Haven Chrysanthemum Club. Miss Frances S. Ives, Sec'y, 478 Or:inge street, Novemlicr , Syracuse, N, Y, — Chrvsantlieniuni show Central New York Ilort. Society. II. Youdl, Sec'y, 228 Beecher street. .November . San Francisco. — Annual lall show California State Floral Socictv. ICmorv E. Smith, Sec'y, 321 Market St. NovemlKT , Little Rock, Ark. — Chrysiinthemum show Little Rock Flo- rists' Club. D. .\I. Tipton, Sec'v. W. C. Wilson, of Astorin, is offering 2.5 iKT cent, in final settlement of his affairs, payable .30 days iifter accept.Tncc. CllAKi.i'.v Aniii'.hso.s expcclK to see sash bars n)aer pound. Mk. W. K. IIakkis' apostrophe to the rublicr tree was considered a gem. THE WORLD'S FAIR. .\n effort may be made to change the location of the Horticultural Building at the World's Cohuiibian Exposition to a place where the building, or at least the central portion, may remain as a ]ieniia- nent conservatory after the close of the great exposition. The large island in the lagoon has been suggested as an excel- lent permanent site, and the building could be placed there without necessarily destroying all the trees. The main part of the building could be erected as a per- manency and the wings and annexes so built that they could be readily lemoved after the close of the fair, without in any way injuring the architectural effect of the main part. It is believed that if the Horticultural Building is to be made a permanency many contributions of immense specimen plants can be secured that would other- wise Ik- withheld, as the owners while willing to send such specimens to form part of a permanent national collection, would be loath to run the risk of their total loss simply for a few months' dis- play. And to such an exhibition would be contributed many larg,; specimens that have outgrown the limits of the conseva- tories which they at present occupy. In addition to these there will be l)rought from their habitats specimens of tree ferns, palms, crotons and similar decora- tive plants of larger size than any ever seen here before — giants such as have never before been in cultivation, and such as no existing conservatory would be large enough to house. .\11 these will be gathered together in the great horticul- tural building at the Fair and it is of vast importance to horticulture that such a magnificent collection should be made permanent. Many of the plants that would be con- tributed to such a collection from ]>ublic and private conservatories are now his- torical, and if gathered together in a ])er- mancnt collection would be a standing national monument of lasting interest and value. This is a splendid opportunity for the formation of the gr;iiulesl collec- tion of decorative plants, the finest collection of economic plants, and the most complete assembly of unique speci- mens in the world, and it should not be ])crmitted to p.-iss unimproved. We trust that the powers that be will weigh the mtittcr carefully, .ind if the site ;ilrc;idv assigned the liiirticultiir.-il build- ing is not eligilile for a pcnii.-iiicnt con- servatory, that such change be at once made .-is to permit the execution of the plan above outlined. Tin; question of the real value of the seventh .■mnu;il meeting as conip.ircd with its ])iedeiessors is one of interest to Irieiids of the society, especially to those uii.ible to be present. In re:il worth of 1 1.1 pers presented we are sine the coming report will c(|ii.il, if not exceed, any yet imblishcd, Tlie attend.-ince the first two .1 1^1 ■ii>< 1.j>i'i-i-iui>/l )titfE^ST Wholesale Cut Flower House IN THE WEST ! KESNICOTT BROS., 27 E. Washington Street, CHICAGO. A. L. RANDALL, (Successor to C. H. FISK), WHOLESALE FLORIST & DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 116 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. OPEN NIGHTS ANU SUNDAYS. Wholesale Dealer in CUT FLOWERS, And Florists' Supplies. 89 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. store Open: Nights 9 P.M.: Sundays 8 P. M. "Wtiolestil© .^^---^^ *■ --'"'^ I3ih and Chestnut Sts., PHILADELPHIA. CUT FLOWERS. The Western Trade Solicited. Write or Teleg'raph. — • SMITH FLORAL CO., 77 7th Street S. - - Minneapolis, Minn. F. A. RIECHERS & SOHNE, Act-ces, Import and Export Nurseries, HAMBURG, GERMANY. specialties in Lilies ol the Valley; Azaleas, Ca- mellias in sorts, best varieties in Palms and Dwarf Roses. IV Wholesale Catalosne on application. HARDY CUT FERNS 11/mee f SPHAGNUM AND ai.\faa \ green sheet. BOUOUET GKEKN and FESTOONING of all kinds in any amount always on liand. HARTFORD & NICHOI.S, 18 Chapman Place. ROSTON, MASS. Mention American Klorisl. THE ILLUSTRATED Dictionary °^ Gardening A PRACTICAL ENCYCLOP/EDIA OF HORTICULTURE. INVALUABLE FOR KEFEKENCE. Price, complete in four volumes, $20, carriage paid to any part of the United States. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 64 La Salle St., CHICAGO. ©yfiofeAafe MariCaU. Cut Flowers. BOSTON. Sept. 1. Rose- 2-(0® lOO Carnations 50® .75 Asters 35® .50 Gladiolus 200® 4.00 Hydrangeas 2 00® 4.00 Allamaridas 2.00® .300 Japan lilies 3.00® 5.00 Smilax 10.00® 12.00 Adiantums 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus 50.00 Pink pond lilies 8.00 PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 1 Rosea. Beauties 8 00®15 00 La France. Albany 3.00® 4.00 Mermets, Brtdes 300 Peries. Niphetos 200® 300 Gontiera. Marie Guillots Valley. CarnationB.. Asters Tuberoses.. Sweet peas.. Adiantums . Bmilax 1 00 2.00 500 1.00 100 5.00 .35 1.00 15.00 NEW YOBK. Sept. 1. Roses, Qonliera, Niphetos 1.00® 2.00 Peries. Cusine 1.00® 2 00 Wattevilles 100® 200 Mermets, Brtdes 1.00® 3.00 La France, Albany... 2 00 @ 4 00 Beauties 2M®1500 Carnations -50 Smilax 600@12 00 Adiantums 50® 1.00 Supply far in excess of demand at present. CHICAGO. Sept 1 Roses, Am. Beauties 8.00®1250 Wabans, Mermets 3 00® 4.00 La h-rance, Albany 3.00® 4 50 Brides 3.00® 500 Wootton 3 00 Perle, Niphetos 200® 4 00 Gonliers 1.00® 2 60 Carnations, long 1.00® 160 Carnations, short .50 L. auratum 8.00 Astors .50 Smilax ISOO Adiantums 1.00 Cut Flowers! Florists' Supplies -^ WHOLESALE. is=- 67 Bromfieia Street, BOSTOK, MASS. WHOLESALE FLORIST, Florists' Supplies Always in Stock. COtr School St., near Parlier House), BOSTON, MASS. Orders by Mail, Telegraph, Telephone or Express promptly filled. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 165 Tremont St., BOSTON, MASS. We make a specialty of thippintt choice Roses and other Flowers carefully packed, to all points in Western and Middle States. Return Telegram is sent immediately when it is impossible to flTl order. N. F. McCarthy & co. Wholesale Florists AND JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, ; Music Hall Place, BOSTON. MASS. Also entrance from Hamilton Place through Music Hall. We keep a large supply of Fancies and Cama tions always on hand. Return telegrams sent immediately when unable to fill orders. AUCTION SALES OF PLANTS SPRING AND FALL. KOR SALB. 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. Edward C. Horan, Wholesee Florist. 34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Shipper of Cut Flowers in any Quan- tities to any part of the Union. Roses shipped the past season as far as Washington Territory by our system suc- cessfully. (4 days' distance.) SPECIALTIES. The new rose WABAN, American Beauties, La France, Albany, Madame Hoste, Mermet, Brides, Watteville and Cusin. ALSO Dealers in the very earliest and finest FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Return telegrams sent where orders or parts of cannot be procured in our inarket. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. Mention American Flortst W. F. SHERIDiLM, Wholesale and Gommission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS, No. 32 W. 30TH ST.. NEW YORK. Orders to be shipped will receive prompt attention. FRANK D. HUNTER, WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS SI West 30th St., NEW YORK. JOHN YOUNG, WHOLESALE FLORIST 53 West 30th Street, A. S. IJurus. J. 1. Raynor. BURNS &. RAYNOR, WHOLESIILE EL0RI8I8. 11 -^JVest SStta St., C. Strauss & Co. GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. ) WHOLESALE ONLY. ( SPECIALTir.-Fllliug Telegraphic Orders. TZEASHINGTOIV, D. C. ELLISON & KUEHN. ^^WHOLESALE^s- FLORISTS, 1122 I'lUE STE.EET, ST. LOUIS, »a;o. A complete line of Wire Designs. At Summer prices— 15 cents. Quality first class. Shipped on shortest notice. Telephone No. 15. Jos. E. BONSALL. SALEM. OHIO. 131 le E^ 00:^01^^^. Every Florist, Nurseryman and Seedsman should have one, AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. 90 The American Florist. Sept. J, 9^9 $«ec| graced. AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. F. Barteldes. Lawrence, Kan., president; A. L. Don. New York, secretary and treasurer. The tenth annual meeting at Hartford, Conn., second Tuesday in June, 1S92. Applications for meml>ership should t)e addressed to Wm. Meg- fatt. chairman membership committee, Wethers- eld, Conn. Mr. T. V. \V. Bergen, of the old firm of A. D. Cowan & Co., seedsmen. New York, died August 15, aged 48 years. Mr. Bergen was out with a fishing party Tuesday, August 11, in an open boat and suffered an attack of sunstroke from which he gradually grew worse, and died Saturday night. Mr. Bergen was well known among the Long Island market gardeners, and highly esteemed for his liberality and open-heartedness. He leaves a family consisting of a wife and two daughters, well provided for. Mr. W. Atlee BrRPEE, who has just returned from Europe, reports two new pansies to be introduced soon, one snow white, having instead of the usual yellow eye two smaller petals of pure white; another is a good red, to be called Car- dinal. RfMORS of the organization of a mam- moth combination of seedsmen, as pro- posed last season, are again in circula- tion, and several firms are said to have placed values on their establishments. JOH.ssox & Stokes are remodeling their office and doubling its size. They are making a specialty of winter seed wheat. Their Dixie watermelon is certainly one of the sweetest. Reports from Philadelphia and vicinitj- on the onion set crop show present prices, yellows $2.25 to $2.50, whites .$2.50 to $2.75. The latter average rather large this year. New York.— Weeber& Don, are remod- eling their Chaml)ers street store. They have added new seed drawers and re- painted inside and out. Many of the L. Harrisii bulbs which were packed in cedar sawdust were found to Ik- heated on arrival in New York from Bermuda. Frederick Be.stley, Tuxedo I'ark, X. v., failed the latter part of July. Ditch blxhs will lie late coming in this season. M. B. Faxon, of Boston, assigned Aug- ust 10. Early Cosmos and Chrysanthemums. In reply to numerous letters inf|uirlng as to our method of raising early cosmos and chrysanthemums, we give our expe- rience; Cosmos as a pot plant is a gross feeder, requires large pots, rich comijost, sunny cx|K)»ure, and plenty of water; lieing nat- urally brittle, carefully tic and stake the lower branches. In o|)en field we )ilant cosmos 5 by 0 feet, ours at tills time licing *> feet high and covering the ground. This wonderful growth cnalilcs uh to cut stems any length; large bunches with fol-ngc and bu(is are of great iK-auty. Cosmos now ranks next to the chrysan- themum. During the season we ship doily as far as .Minnesota. The l;isting ijualitics wn to the secre- tary. The total amount received from this ass- essment was $1,146.24 The amtninl of the mem- bership fee fund in the hands of the treasurer (after deducting fi6.25 which was returned to subscribers to the guarantee fund), is •1.8558). The total amount of the assessment fjnfl in the hands of the trensurer after nnving nil losses and expenses for the past year Is $1,170.43. The fol- lowing IrjsseM have b-en paid <|unre feel of single thick glass; lo S I). Driidford of Colorado Springs, Colorado, • t3 45 f ^r . $1,787 04 Received from new applications 1,58396 Second assessment 1,146.24 Interest on bonds, &c 6S 00 Total $4,585 24 CONTRA. Paid J. G. Esler, Sec'y, salary to June 1st, J890 $ 100.00 J. G. Esler, comm. on applications to June I, 1S93 850 Stationery for Sec'y and Treas. to June I, 1S90 69.»5 Expressage on same i 35 Exchange on local checks .80 Advertising 45. 50 Losses paid 1,433 57 CASH ASSETS. Lake View $500 i,'' school bond . . I495 00 Chicago 5004 ■' " . . 51307 Cash on hand and in bank .... 1,918 20 $2,926.27 »4 5S5.24 DISBfRSBMENTS. 1S90. Aug. 25— J. J. Schumacher, loss $'4760 Secretary's salary to June 1, '90, . 100 00 J. G. Esler.commissiims 850 HackensBck Republican stat'ry.. 6 50 Sept. 4— S I). Brndlord, loss 31.91 13— Hsckensack Republican stat'ry.. 3.25 Expressage on same 1.05 17— Wilson H. Ji Co. stationery . . . 4.50 22— B. Jacobs, loss 2.46 24— American Florist adv. (Sec'y and Treas. report) 17.50 Oct. 3— Expressage 00 stationery 30 Wilson H. & Co. " 7.00 " " " 3 50 " " " 12.25 Nov. 5— Rubber stamp for bank 75 4— Wilson H. H Co. stationery 2 75 1S91. Feb. 3— Hackcnsack Republican stat'ry. , 700 Apr. 14— L. Ariiis'rong. Ions 2657 Hackensack Republican stat'ry. . 5.00 May 3f— Margrave S; W. loss 2.75 Wm. Horlacher, loss 5,78 June 13— II. Coibett. loss 320.10 Corhett M: Wilson, loss 46). 40 H. Ducheler, loss «o.2o 15— N. Y. Florists Exchange ae introduced to the people of the I'nited States through the Department of Agriculture at Washington. Whcngrown where the ground can Ix- flooded at inter- vals during the growing season the calla is said to be vastly more prolific than the potato in the production of tubers. Calla lily bulbs are a common vegetable in Japanese markets. I.s the rejjort of the excursion partici- pated in by the Florists' Clubs of Wash- ington and Baltimore, which we copied from the Baltimore Sun of July K intoour issue of July 10, the name of the president ol the Washington Club was given as MacLvers. Where the reporter got this name is past finding out , for no man ol th,-it name lielongs to the club and our olil friend, kol>crt Bowdler, is still the chief executive officer of the Washington Club. M«. Jamks Coi.h, lately with Messrs. Standish & Co., Ascot, previously with Messrs. Ireland & Thompson, lidinburgh, has l)cen engaged as manager to the well knfiwn firm of Messrs. John Laing & Sons, |-'ore»l Hill .N'lirsericg, London, liti- glancl. Mr. Cole was manager some lew years ago to .Mr. Such, South Am- Iwiy.N. J. Tin: Salem, Oregon, .S/i/Z/iw/i/;/ tells of a hollyhock grown by nn amateurin th.-it city that measureil fourteen feet ami an inch from the ground to the tip ol the stalk. When dealing in such large fignres they ought to have "thrown in" the inch for good measure. TiiH Monlrrftl /rf/«rtr of August StelU us that nn amateur of that eily succeeded in grafting a morning glory upon a sun- flower. mi FIELD GROWN ROSES Splendid assortment Hybrid Perpetual, Moss and Climbing, best varieties for forcing and outdoor planting. No better plants grown. Full line Clematis, Shrubs, Hardy Plants, Hardy and Forcing Bulbs, Greenhouse Plants and Roses. Headauarters for 'FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES, GRAPE ^1 VINES and SMALL FRUITS. CATALOGDES AND PRICK LIST FOR FALI., READY IN AUGUST, FREE TO ALL. Correspondence solicited. Personal inspection invited. THE STORRS & HARRISON GO. FAINESVILLE, Lake Co., OHIO. Mention American Florist. 10,000 ROSE PLANTS. Strong healthy stoclc in fine condition for planting, in 3-in. pots, ifiS per lOO; in -4-in. $10 per lOO. PerlBs, Mernieis, Nipletos, Wanevllle, Gonlieis, Brides, la France, lacijs, ami American Beauties. Cut Flowers. Smilax and Adiantum. 25.000 field grown Carnations. Hinze's White, tamborn. Anna Webb and Portia. $8 per 100. New Scarlet Emily Pierson. $15 per 100. 25.000 Neapolitan Violets, strong clumps, ready In Seot . $8 per 100. .A.. »I. Ir'IB^tSOPS^, CSroia:!-^-^!!, Coriix:i. We have 3,000 lirst class FORCING ROSES, srowii Ironi Iwo-eyed cuttings in 3 and 4-incli pots, entirely free of mildew. LA FRANCE 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100. PERLE. BRIDE, MERMET 3-incIi pots, S-.oo per 100; 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. SEITD E'en CIE-CTJIJ.A.H,. ROSES. J. L. DILLON, BLOOMSBURG, PA. \A/ARAM DflQC Headquarters for the New aiid Beauti- iiHDMIi nUoEi ftii tea rose waban. Strong plants for immediate planting, price $20 00 per hundred. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, EJcirMvtnci »>I. Wood *s Co., NATICK, MASS. Maotlon Amartoan Florist. very tine, 4 and 5-incii pots. ;(Ih1 many <'t!ior \:irifties, in -1, 5 and ^>-int;h puis. I'rlceH f^lvcii on applit-iit ion. GEO. W. MILLER, i748 n. Haisted St., Chicago. ROSES. ROSES. ROSES. Wi' iinv4^ u few th'tiiHiind )oft of itie bent Ini Inu vHrieilOB. k«mk| itronc Block In .'t Hnil 4-lnch potn till? iirxl I'.i per lUU. Also nuverHlhundred br>uv>Lrdlii, iHr^o nliiniH. Infl, 7. and H-lneli potn, ^12. fl6. ntid I2U rtor llll MiiMtIv llHVlrlMiinll fina fnr fn AriiiTlcMn KlurlKt. I=?CD< A vrry IfliK^* '•t'^'k of yfJiiiiK Kohch of ttir l(-nrHt ritxl iirwrnt of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS hihI KPXCtfil k'^''''»Iiimihc nlock. Trade lUt nifllln) nn iijipliinitott. JACOB SCHUL^I, Please mention the Amikican Hi.o- RIST every lime ^ou write any of the advertisers on this page. STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS. I'l'rK's, Mcrnu'ls, I'upa (;ontii.'r, HriiK', Niplic- tiis. Hen Sili'iu', Sim\. A'wn Ami. ('nok Mjnc. Ciisin, Mimv W.itli'villi', l.;i IraiK'c 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Cc»i*i'&£ktlox'&ai. llin/c's White, .Silver Spray, I'reil Jnlinsoii, Orient, pDrtia, the Century, Mrs. Clevehmd ;init Grace Wilder. I«l Klze. IK 00 per llUi ro W por lOUJ: 'Jd nlze. H! 0(1 pur 100^ r.um VKT louu. KKKDCKKMillTON, u Mnu plnk.riU.UU por lUO. ■Vlolot*. Hwiinloy Whlto. ( (lU por lUKl: M iil7,u. HI UU per \m.Vi< U(l pi'r IIKII: :iil kIm' t.'HJUper lUU: (I., Kl pur IU(JII f)ur ciirnfitioii. nnd vIolctH ore Htroti]^, riiM Krowti jiliintN nml per delivery SeptcmluT I.s. /rowti ]»lantH ninl perCtfctly liealtliy, ready lor liK. ndy "^"•"" 1.1 OU por 1(0; n'..UU per 1.000. WOOD BROTHERS, FISH KIM., IV. V. Menllun Auorlcn Klurl.t. tSgi, The American Florist. 93 We have a splendid stock of Kentias in 2J1^, 4 and 5-inch pots, which we offer at exceptionally low prices. Plants are of our own yrowinsr and are strong and stocky. An inspection of stock solicited. 25 plants sold at 100 rates. In. pots In high. Per 100 Kenlia Forsleriana 2V2 — $i5.oo 4 15 35.00 " " (heavier). Kentia Balmoreana 4 5 5 6 2!2 4' 4 15 18 24 24 36 12 15 50.00 90.00 100.00 200.00 15.00 35.00 50.00 " " 5 IS 100.00 Per 100 Waban,froni2>^-in. pots, healthy stock|l5.00 Augustine Guinoisseau or White La France sin mi; plants troni 2>i-in. pots 12.00 All the standard bedding roses at 4.00 $40.00 per 1000. Seud ill your list to be priced. ROBT. SCOTT & SOxN, 19th & Catherine Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, Rose Hill Nurseries, NE^?V ROCHELLE, N. Y New and ^^^^^ ORCHIDS Rare Plants \V Plants. ^ CUT ORCHIDS AT ALL TIMES. PALMS, FERNS. Tuberous Begonias a Specialty. Mention American FIoHat. FRKSH CONSIUNMKNT OF COLUMBIAN ORCHIDS Just to hand. Cattleya Trianje Schroedene. the rare and very fraKraot winter bloomer; Cattleya Trianie. the old favorite, and also many OdootoKlossoms, Oncidiums, etc. . etc.. at greaily reduced prices. Write for price list. p. O. Box 322. Soutli Orange, N. J. Tlie tlnest stock in the W<»RI.l>. Nearly Ave acres devoted to their culture. Thirty minutes from London. 100 FOB $25.00. Oi^oliLicl:^. BRACKENRIDGE & CO., Established 1854. Govanslown, Md. Palms and Dracaenas. The largest stock In the west, at *,i.00 per 100 to flOO, $2 00 to SIO.OO each. Cyras revoluta, bOo to $5.00 and $11). 00 each. Cycas leaves 25c. to 50c. each. DRACENA INDIVISA VEITCHII, l>KACO and AUSTRALIS. 2«-lnch Dots, $4 00 per luO; :Mnch pots, strong. 15 to 18 inches *8.C0; 4-in. pots, strong, $12 CO. For other varieties ol" Dracicnas anti Hahns, etc.. etc., see descriptive catalogue and new wholesale list. W. J. HESSEB, Flattsmouth, ITel). n/^\l TTTTt! Verschaffeltil, Golden Bedder, Gold- vULjJCi U O en Verschatreltli, Sunset, from 2H-ln. pots, 120 per 1000; $2.50 per 100. From li-ln. pots. $25 per 1000; $.) per 100. I.arge stock plants, $:16 per lOOO; $4 per 100. All orders should be accompanied by money, otherwise shipped C. O. D. JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn. Mention American Florist. ^p6"B00K FOR FLORISTS. ■Write for It Canna Mme. Crozv, New Roses, Etc. PANSIES THAT ARE UP- Up and ready to plant when I send them. It is not only the plants that are up, the strain is up as well; up to, and most of my customers say, above any strain in the market. The price is down, considering the quality. Seed as good would cost you about as much per lOOO plants. Price, free by mail, 100 for 75c; 500, $3; by express, $5 per lOOO, with discount on large orders. TRY THEM. THEY ARE WORTH A TRIAL. SEND FOR LIST AND SHORT I'APER ON CI LTURE. Plants have been growing, but the price has not ; they are nice and stocky and ready logo right ahead. There is some 15,000 left. Let me have a chance to fill your order and do not delay it too long. Price $1.50 per 100 ; $12.50 per 1000, cash with the order. Sample fur 10 cents. L.B.338. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. F»iV:N:{SIE>«S "^ ™'' BESTSTRAINS. $5 per 1000 by Express; 75 cts. per 100 by Mail. CASH WITH ORDER. NOTE.— That my Specialties for the coming season are best varieties of CARNATIONS, COLEUS, (IERANIU3IS. "^^^ISiS^^llf cuttings. Descriptive Trade List ready in November. Send for it. GIANT MARKET ANDFANCY PANSIES Nev7 crop seed of those superb strains now ready, iu trade packets of 1,500 and 600 seeds respectively, at one dollar each. DENTS ZIRNGIEBEL, Large Stock of Dracaena Indivisa. ° At following Low Hates: P'"' 100 From boxes. I loot high $ 5.00 " a-inch pots 8 00 •■ 4anil5-inoh pots »16 01 to 20 00 •■ t; and 7-inch pots $:iJ 00 to 45 00 " ll-lnch pols $15.n0perdO7. Have also ;1J0 good Nlphetos, 3-in $il 00 per 100 Cut Smilax all the year louod $!.U0 per doz r»o^lilr»»^«:ii3. ]Bros., MORTON (iROVE, Cook Co., ILL. Mflntlon American Florist The Cultivation of Mushrooms. The following standard works will be sent post free on receipt of price ; MUSHROOM CULTURE Robinson. $ .50 MUSHROOMS— How to Grow Them. Falconer. 135 MUSHROOMS FOR THE MILLIO'*. 16 pages. Free. JOHN GARDINER &. CO., Seed and Bulb Growers. Importers and Dealers, Philadelpliia, Pa., U. S. A. Even the Flowers advertise, For all their brilliant hues Are meant to catch the Insects' eyes As they fly out to choose. TO F^IvORISTS*. Gents;— My list of small stock is ready, and partly sent out, but I have failed to name many small and large Flowering Shrubs, Ij, $5 and lio per loo. Shall soon issue anotlier. P. H. FOSTER, Babylon, N, Y. Pansies. Pansies. 200,000 plantsof the Jennings strain ready in September and October. 60 cts. per ico by mail; I5.00 per 1000 by express; 5,000 and over J4.00 per 1000. I warrant this strain of Pans'es 10 be A No. 1 in every respect. Seed can yet be had at 50 cts. to $1 .CO per packet. Address e. B. JENNINGS. Pansy Grower, Box 76. SOUTHPOKT, CONN. PANSIES AND OTHER STOCK For Fall Planting. I'er loo I'er loco PANSIES $1.00 $500 SMILAX, 2'j inch pots 1.50 12.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 5-inch pots . 8.00 CARNATIONS, field-growu S.oo VIOLETS M. Louise, field grown . . 5.00107.00 Address J, o, iBvirro'w, FISHKIIX.!:, ]sr. T. Mammoth ^iinbeaiu Strain. I liave obtained this grand stiain by continued hinh culture and careful selection: it embraces as choice a collection of the tlnest varieties as can be procured ; flowers e.\tra iarne. of tine form and of the showiest colors. 1 receive many compliments from my cus- tomers of last season. Every tiurist should sow of this seed. Per liberal trade pit.. 25c.; 3 pkts. («c.; r, pits $1. .JOHN F. RDPK. Shiremansiown. Pa. e»a.iv«sie;s OPir^.'v. The Greatest Collection ever offered, including all the Latest Novelties. Our Seed is Warranted to be Fresh, Pure and Strictly Firstclass. Send for new Circular and Price-list to the trade. ALBKKT BENZ, Douglagtoll, N. Y. DREER'S Garden seeds Plants. BnIbB, and Requisites. They are the best at the losvest prices. TRADE LIST issued quar- terly, mailed free to the trade only. HENRY A. DREKR, Philadelpliia TRY 94 The American Florist. Sept. J, Chicago. At the meeting of the Florist Club last Thursday evening, three new members were added to the list. They were Messrs. John Thorix;, W. C. Cook, and J. G. Han- cock. Thequestion ofjudgingthe floral ar- rangements at the coming exhibition was brought u)), and it was expressed as the sensc'of the club that the plan of selecting the iudges from among the lady buycrsof flowers, as done last year, be again em- ployed. The place for holding the fall exhibition has not yet Ijeen selected. In the consideration of halls for the purpose the new First Regiment .■Vrraory was favora- bly mentioned, and an effort will bemade to secure it. Mr. C. F. Klunder, formerly of New York, is in the city, with the view, it is said, of opening a floral store here. Never at this time of the year has good stock bc-en so scarce as it is now. The supply is very limited in all kinds of stock. es|)eciallv in good colored carnations. The detnand for these flowers is t|uite brisk, but scarcely any can be had. Of white the supply is fairly good. Roses are improving in quality, al- though the supply is short. American Beauties and La France still head the list for good summer roses. Brides and Mer- mcts are very much improved. Most of the stock that now appears in the mar- ket is of good color and free from mildew, although rather small as yet. Several growers are beginning to cut Wabans. The flowers are small yet, and the stems short, but very fine in color. This rose will undoubtedly prove a good selling variety the coming winter. PRIMROSES. The biiineat imppived ^irniiin ui < liineoe I'rlEuroBes. Twelve distinct colors. Ten Isrge. all Jrlnged ana yellow center; bloom on tall stcniK thrown well above the Jollatte. colon. Plant" villi. rous Krowth; will come Into blocim early; now ready forHnch pots. l*rU-e per hundred. slnKle sorts '.J^ ^ per tboimand. '* 2010 Dunble: white and red. per hundred 5 00 Addres-' HEIUBY S. BTTPP fc SONS. •*Iiir<-iii;iiiwtowl», <'iiilil». <'o., I'a. Several lime- shaken out, cut hack and repot- ted, making them cqualto plants grown in much larger ikjI-; these are of go;d size, s'.rong, well- loolcd and compact; besides a great .siving in Kipretschargcsovcrplantsgrown in larger pols. Seii't Or samplts and prices. F A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL. SMILAX PLANTS. I-;ii'- ; ! in $■ 'in t>'r iro. In lo**- of 500 or . . ' t J -■ » I ' r I 'K CANE PLANT STAKES. J_joo p' r lo.o. 5 to 6 feet long K. \A/'ALKER i^tt., nicely branched S.OO " 70.00 Packed in best manner and delivered to Express or R. R. free of charge. Orders Solicited. .DHRHss jH^ DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Gro-v-e, Y^el, TUBEROUS BEGONIAS ^^A SPECIALTY, f^^ Griffin's Begonia Field of 20,000 Singles and Doubles are in full bloom. The finest strain in the world. Come and see them and be convinced. •OASIS" NURSERY. WESTBURY STATION, LONG ISLAND. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Extra fine stock, best winter b'.ontiiin;^ variety, send for Price I^ist. SO, 000 ®J:iill^3*£: t»l^i:i.t:e»t strong, out of 2 inch pol.s, |i2. 00 per thousand }i.5o per hucdred. Cash with order. f^feE^i:>. SOIXNlB^II^I^ie, Wholesale Florist, FIELD (iUOWN CARNATIONvS Of over forty leading varieties. Send for Price list. GEO. HANCOCK, (Jrand Haven, Mich. 12,000- CARNATIONS-12,000 FifUt i,'ro\vn, ani.1 extra line. Mrs. Fisher, Grace Wilder, Silver Spray. wo IKI PIT 100. «r' Tidal Wave, Portia, Auca Webb. Silver Spray, etc. I'liccs low. H. L. CAMERON. Florist Ntirlli ('HiiiltridK*', nliiHH LILHARRIvSII, True block iu fine condition 5-7 inch por Kio, Sl,50; piT lixK). S3.S.(ki 7-') ilK-|l piT 1110,^7.(1(1; piT 111(1(1. 56(I.(K) W. W. BARNARD &. CO , 6 and H North Claik bliri'l. CHICAGO. JAPANESt PLANTS Tteez, Sbiubc, Bulbs, Seeds, Etc. SEND IN YOUK OKDEKS NOW. lor Llliiiiii AQiitliiin. Hmniiiii, Liiii!>.illoiiiiii. i:ii'. Cycas Kt'soliita .it groally reduced prices. (::iiiu-lli;i\ in ;ill ^..Imis, MAGNOLIAS, TREE PAEONIES, MAPLES, Etc. fflvr UH n Itial, wr- cmi nupph' vmu willi nil rtanlH ■nd Srrdw, and can pack iflfrly to any pir( ol the world, p GONZALEZ & CO., KOH tti It I '^ \Vtiyiii< Hi . & <'r««Mreiit Ave,, MAN l-KANCISCO, WN pliiiitH ri'Htty In Septeiiihur iind ncLitbcr: leHt1ln« viirli'tics. I'rlcew pur clrfitltir VIOLKTS- Miule l,(»ul[*i' iind Swnnley White. ^'(uinK ciunipf* lt»r winter InrciiiK l^' OJ p«r ino. Hint lax- Strong ynun»i plnnls from .! nu'h puts, »-'.VIperIfO. ALVSSI'M- Dimhlerur winter bluoni. from :i-lnch pots. $4 OU per liU. Seiul lurcircuhir. W. R. SHELMIRE. Avondale. Chester Co.. Pa. Mention Amerlcnn Klorlot SURPLUS CARNATION PLANTS IHukl l^r.iwn Leading varieties; price $6.00 and SS.OO per too. PAUL F. LAU A. CO., Ki\ i:i< (iKox 1:, II. I. CARNATIONS and BOUVAROIAS Im l.ill pl.uUiii'^. ■■-.■ I' I .■'.S i\-i UMi. Stroiii;, licMltli.v stuck I'KIMKUSfcS, f-l per KMP, 2', iluM puts. C. MHKMtT anil Till; HKIDIi, J5 per t(J(), } anil t '%-inih puts. WM. A. BOCK, N. Cambridge, Mass. CARNATIONS .i.iKKj ciriialiiHis I iil.il Wave, (jraii' WikliT, Silver Sprav, (iarlielil, Clias. Sumner, KDud strmli; IpiIiI itrmvn plants at •lO.UO pi'i- 100. A.RT i^i:-oi*A.r^ CO., 3911 Collage Grove Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL iBgi The American Florist. 95 By HOLBROOK & FOX, Auctioneers, Office No. 12 Postoffice Square, Boston. Trustees' Sale at Public Auction of the valuable greenhouee and dwelling house property on Elm St.. Braintree, six minutes from Braintree station. O. C. R R. belonging to the estate of the late Alex, Greenlaw, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4- o'clock p. m. on the premises. The estate will be sold in two lots. The first comprising four greenhouses with a length in all of about 545 feet, cotlage house of 8 rooms, stable and 49.C00 feet of land; the 8t- stiiry house of \'l rooms, with s,lt>4 feet of land. Braintree is 3U minutes from Boston, with some 50 trains each way daily. -f M'U to he paid on each lot at sale. For particulars apply to the auctioneers. Mention American Florist. Per 100 Adiantum Cuneatum, 3-in., ^8.00 2 1-2 in., 6.00 Ferns in variety, 3-in., 8.00 Fittonia Argyroneura, 2-in., 3.00 Clerodendron Balfourii, 2-in., 4.00 Grevillea Robiista, 4-in., 10.00 Begonia Metallica, $4, $6, and 10.00 Smilax, strong, 3-in., 3.00 TUBEROUS BEg'o^IAS FOR FALL DELIVERY. PROBST BROS. FLORAL CO., 1017 Broadway, KANSAS CITY, MO. C.C. ABEL&CO., New York, *U" C. a. VAN TUBKKGEN, .Jr., Florist and Seeds- man, TTaarlein. Holland. V. LKMOINK & SON, Florists, New Varieties of Plants a Speciultv. Nancy, France. FRANCIS KKBIIFA, K'oman Hyacinths and other Bulbs, OIlioiileH, F'rance. ERNST RIKMSCHNK1I)EK, Lily of the Valley a apecially, Ilanihiiru. Germany. PIERRE SEBIRE & SONS, Nurserymen and Florists, U88y, France. G. BENARD, Kose and Nursery stock, Orleans, France. Catalogues free on application, when received for distribution. All orders for these houses should be addressed to C. C. ABEL & CO., 16 to 26 Whitehall St., p. o. Box 'XO. New York. oi^ulVJL:i\l oi\jL'i\. o O Fruit and Ornamental List for O^ Florists and Landscape Artists ^ q" NOV? RBADV-FRKB ^ O SELOVER & ATMTOOD, ^ (\J Washington Street Nurseries, (/) NURSERY STOCK. -jr. ^American Florist Co.'s DIRECTORY fFLOKISTS, -^"of nurserymen, (seedsmen, OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, 1S0O. No one in the Trade can afl'ord to be withotit It, Pft.xc;x:, 92.C30. ADDRESS : American Florist Co. 54 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. FANCY, per barrel; 6 barrels. $5.( NEW CROP EVERGREEN CUT FERNS Special attention paid to supplying the wholesale trade. Single thonsand, $1.25; In lots of five thonsand and upwards, C O. !>*, SI. 00 per thousand. DAGGER. SPHAGNUM MOSS. ^^^^rVT^^rn'.'^^ ). 2U barrels. $16 00. BOUQUET EVERGREENS, J2.00 per barrel. II you wi.sh to illustrate your Printing with Cuts, s?nd 5octnts for my Catalogue of F1.ORAL ELECIR0S-S,SSO Engravings. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. Catalogue of Cactus plants free. OUR HALF-7ONE ^ ^ Engravings ARE MADE BY J. MANZ & CO., Engravers, 107 Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Their work in this journal speaks for itself. PubMshers American Florist. THE COLOR QUESTION. "The Laws Of Contrast Of Color" By M. E. CHEUVREAL; Translated from the French By JOHN SPANTON. 243 pages, $1.50 postpaid. J. GARDINER & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. PUBLIC SALE PCSTPCNED. Having disposed of my greenhouses and part of my stock of plants, the sale of tl\e balance of the stock will be post- poned until further notice; in the mean- time my large stock of azaleas, camel- lias, stove and greenhouse plants will continue at private sale at less than half the wholesale rates. Prices quo- ted on application. JOHN DICK, Sr., 53rd and Woodland Ave.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mantlon Amanoan Florlit, FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN and SEEDMEN WANT WINDMILLS The HALLADAY MILL 1- i'ki).>u|,,.i-.,.| (ii.j Stuiiilard Wind Mill of the World, uud i^ u.:ide iu IS Mzts, tt 10 fill ft. ditinii;t(;r, 1 mail to 40 horse . It is adapted to |^iuni|>inG: water for and Diiry Farms, (irnamcni.-il and Village Water Supply and Fire FroieclloD, Uailwav Water Sta- tions, Irrigation, Urainage. Etc. THE HALLADAY is niaile upon honor and Suarantt'iHl The 3losl !• o «o rrii 1. I>urable :iii(l ICv.M Ke^fiilstted .S(oriii-l>(>l>iiit; Wind .Hi I I the murket. U.S. SOLID WHEEL _And STANDARD 5U1l. VANELESS *- WINDMILLS ' Mills are f^uurunteed the BEST of tlit-ir cla.-^s. Are not made cheaply, but lieuvy and Elrong in construction. They are rap- idly takine the lead of all Solid and Vaneless Mill^ on the market. We iiKikc a .■i.iiiiilfti- lim- of .'' WIND MILL. HAND and JSi POWER PUMPS, Iron. / ( Brass and Brass-Lined / i S' CYLINDERS Our3Way ' Force Pumps have no equal i^ We make the larce«t n^sortment of Tniiku on the market, cnusi-iind; of itourul, Half Itouiid and Sijuare Stoek Tauki, Milk doling Tankfl, Sinr- Lb age and House Tanks. Special si^es made lu order. jvita. HALLADAY STANDARD GEARED WIND MILL in 11 sizes, \y, tn 40 hnrse-power. All Cioodn C>iiu ran teed. Kellable Aeeiit^ Wanted in :
  • s.; Furt Wortli, Texas. Mention American Florist. Ventilator Machinery FOR ALL CLASSES OF 8REENH0DSES EITHER FOR TOP OR SIDES. Awarded the od'v Certificate of Merit at BufiTalo Convention. Patented Dec. 10, 1889. Write for Catalogue before order- ing elsewhere. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Honorable Mention was awarded at the Tunmto Con- LONG'S FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHS. They are worthy of your careful atten- tion. If you want to be up with the times, post yourself tm them by send- ing; for cata!oi;ue to PAN'L B. LONG, Florist, PATALOGUES. ^ I MAKE 'EM, WITH CUTS AND "KNOW HOW." J. Horace McFurlund, h:j^e,s,isstjh,(3-, opa . 96 The American Florist. Sept J?, A Source of Errors in Nomenclature. There is a good deal of talk about nom- enclature and the intentional chanpngof the names of plants. I have an idea that 1 know liow some of it occurs. It is through the poor and incorrect writing on plant lalx-ls. To prove my theory, I send yon half a dozen chrysanthemum labels which I received a few days ago. If vou can decipher them without the cata- logue of the firm from whom I received them vou are smarter than I am. Oberlin, O. A. R. Conouon. [The labels sent were pretty tough. We managed to decipher a few of them— well-known sorts, thcnames of whichare so well known that half the name sug- gests the rest — but without any knowl- edge of what the name ought to be we doubt if any living man could have made them out. Certainly every care should be exercised to have the names on labels Icgiblv written. We believe that many of the larger growers use printed labels and this should be done whenever practica- ble.—Ed.] Mushrooms in a Hurry. It will be of interest to many lovers cfgood living to know that an enterprising man up- town has hit upon a plan by means of which anyone can provide himself with a dish of fine, fr^'sh mushrooms at a moment's notice. Those who are accustomed to buying beefsteak gar- nished with mushrooms freshly gathered from cans at high priced rtstaurants will thus be eua- b ed to enjov the esculent morsels within an hour after tliey have been picked. The ingc nious op tiiwner. recognizing the fact that mush- rooms Icse their original flavor when canned- furnishe-- a long, narrow b:x with ricn loamard in the center inserts a brick of mushroom npawn. The box is then olaced in a cool spot in the cellar, and in twentyfjur hours a large croT Is ready for picking. A box of this sort filled with spawn, guaranteed to bear fruit for two years, yielding a crop of ov»r40O fine mushrooms daily, can be t>ought for $5 The inventor ex- pect* to makr a permanent industry cf mush- ruom raising in a year or so. The above clipping is from the I'liil:i- delphia Record. I'hiladclphinns have l)een callcil slow, but that must now lie retracted, at least with regard to mtisli- room growing. Messrs. Robinson's and Falconer's works on mushroom culture would apjjear to l>e a long way behind, according to the above. Gbori-.e E. Fancoiht. Wllkc-sbarrc. I'a. H. BAVKHSDOKKER & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ONLY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Oar new CntHhiKiii i-' no" out, fn-«- iipoii »|iltll< :«llfin, Mttntlon Amorlftftn KlurlRt. ESTABLISHED. 1866, Wire Desi a3S Eatt 2Ut ktrset. - NKW YORK. M*ntum Amarlcan Klorlit. sp:ni) for a copy TRADE DIREGTORY AHERICAM FLORIST CO., Chicago. EXCELSIOR STANDARD FLOWER POTS, With Patent Ventilated and Perfect Drainage Bottom. i~\ 1\ T3T^ We beg leave to call your attention to our \jl:\.\\.\j, EXCELSIOR STANDARD POTS. You cannot well afford to be without them, as they are especially adapted for growing Chrysanthemums and all valuable plants. FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARDED WHEREVER SHOWN. We still carry in stock a full line of the regular "STANDARD" POTS. When writing for price list state sizes and quantity wanted. Price List tent on application to THE WHILLDIN POITERY CO., wh/rV'onN^Set. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Amerlrun KInrlsl. STANDARD FLOWER POTS -AND- JARDINIERES IN GREAT VARIETY. 3- -f- ;^OTEJ.— Our new Catalogue for the Fall of 1891, containing illustrations of New Jardinieres especially adapted for Standard Pots is now ready and will be sent on application. A. H. HEWS & CO., CAMBRroGE, Mass. Mention American Florist. AHEAD OF EVERYTHING. We Follow None, Prize or No Prize. Our latest improvements in machinery produce a Standard Pot which for lightness, smoothness and durability, has never been equaled. Customers buying of us will SAVE ONE-THIRD IN FREIGHT. And to prove this, we give below a table showing number in Crate and WlilOHT of same, which speaks for itself : site. No. In Crate. IM-lncb 3,000 2 " 2.10O V4, " 1,750 2i4 " 1,450 ;) " 1,280 ■X^ " 800 4 " tM) Weight. . 2Mllbs. .. 260 •■ .. 260 •■ .. 260 " .. 360 " .. 360 " .. :i!io " It will be (4een at a Klance, that our pots are one third IlKhter than furnierly, and yet we claim that owing to the siiperlur quality of our clay and Im- proved machinery, they are stronger than any pot In the market, and we frankly n»k you to make the test. larBKNl) KOK FltlCKH. SIF>Fj:,e;, i:»OI*I''r*B;iv «s CO., SS>'r'E«ou»e, I»f. -Y. A 1,1, HI/ KH OK HINfn.R A Nil DOI'III.R Ml K'K CLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. — AM, C.r.AZIKRS' .Stll'PUKS. — iar*\Vrlt« r(»r I.Mt«iit |irlo«H. Menllnn Amertonn Klorlnt. • t\ I THE NURSERY BOOK, hy I.. HLL H. Ilnilcy, anniHlol l>y notril |>IopnKntors. DcHcrilicM lirnt inrthrrilMof |troi>iiKntiiii( <»vit 2000 Virieliet of cMliiviitol pliiulii. Nearly 100 llluilia- PROPAGATION I'd. .r;^,-;!.^""" '■'" THf HURML PUBLISHING COMPANr. Tllnoa llnllilliiK, NKW VOKK. Mi'iitlon Aiiifrlciin Kl<rlCHii KNirlnt. SCOLLATS l.>ll'l((l\ Kl> PUTTY BULB, I 01 <;)ii/lnt; SiiMh, V.\v. \ I Sii I II K Patent Plant Sprinkler I'or Muli- tiy vunr ScrdNiimn. '.[ ticnr |><.Ml|inlil, I'lr W I .OO, JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 7 1 Si 7)1 Myrlli' .tv«., BROOKLYN, N. Y. SriMi Hluni|i for (^iil iiloi;ii«<. i8gi. The American Florist, 97 CLEAR CYPRESS SASH BARS JOHN L. DIEZ&.CO. 530 North Halsted Street. CHICAGO, ILL. W.G.KRICK'S PATENT Florists' Letters, Etc. These Letters are made of the best im- mortelles, wired un wood ormetalframes havintj holes drilled in them to insert toothpicks, by which to fasten them in the des'gn. All Infringe- ments promptly pros- ecuted. Beware of imitations. Sample and calaloeue free. 2-inch Letters, S:i 00 per IGO. Postage, 15c. per 100. W. C. KRICK. 1287 Broadway, BROOKLYN. N. Y. Agerts:— J. C. VAUOHAN, Chicago. III.; H. BAY- ERSDORPBH A CO., Phlla., Pa.; JAMES ViCK, Roches- ter N. v.; J. A. Simmers. Tororto. Ont.; T. W. Wouu & Sons. Richmond, Va.; Edward S.Schmid, Washington. D. O. Fall Catalogue and Price List OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Id z o c o ll. Q z u (A (0 PI z o ■n O a o z PHILA. IMMORTELLE DESIGN CO. 7"^.^ Arch St , I'liiladelphi'ri, I*a. KROESCHELL BROS. Greenhouse ^ Boiler, 41 to 55 Erie St., CHICAGO. f._.£Jt_J U^^ With an order for 1000 letters* we furnlnU a box, such as is represented In the cut. THE CEFREY FLORIST LETTER CO. Mannfacmre THE BEST LETTERS IN THE MARKET, sizes IJs-inch and 2-inch, »2 00 per 100. Patent fastener with each letter. WHEAT DESIGNS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. I Address -A.a-EisrT3 : JOHN B. OLDEN, Supt. 1 13 Green St.. BOSTON. A. Rolkrr &, Sons. New Tork. E. Kaufman. Philadelphia, Pa. F. E. McAlIistBF. ■i'i Uey St.. New York. .1. A. Simmers, Toronto, ont. Agt. for Canada. H. Bayerndorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. ©tiS^toWi Large quantities of our Pipe are in use in Green houses throughout the West, to any of which we refer as to its excellent qualitj-. Pipe can be easily put together hy 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. Boilers made of the best of material, sbell, firebox sheets and heads <>f steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. L. WOLFF MFG. CO., 93 to 117 W. Lake Street, CHICAGO WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR. BOLTONwrrBBHEATER NG RESIDENCES. GREENHOUSES^ SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, ETC. FOR WARMI SCRANTON, Pa., Mar. i6, 1S91. Gentlemen : Xiie Bolton in my grt-en- boiise at Daltuii works with the most complete satisfaction ; consumption of fuel very light. I am fur hot water first, last and always; think it much better than eteara. Yours truly, J.\S. P. DlCZSON, Pres. Dickson Ivlfg. Co. Send for lllustratt-d Biwk "Warhth fob Wintkk Homes." DETROIT HEATING AND Lighting COMPANY, Manufactur'TS aHo of Iho COMBIN.VTION GAS M.\CHINK. FACTORY AND ^ 550 WIGHT STREET, HOME OFFICE, DETRO'T. BRANCHES : NEW YORK, BOSTON, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS. NEW ORLEANS. COMTRACTOH9 FOR COOK COUtTT: &\KE.l d GMITH CO., CHICAGO. MARING. HART & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass We make a Specialty of GLASS FOR HOT-HOUSES. When you write to any of the ad- vertisers in this paper please say that you saw the advertisement in the American Florist. THB rMERSON Price THJ-ilpaiil 7.'5 CKNTS. I Address I American Florist Co. run \i;(). TEJ^^ 98 The American Florist. Sept. .■>) Index to Advertisers. Al)elCC4Co 85 AdTertlslDK Kates etc SS All KlorsI Co 94 Bailer FA '.'< Barnard WW* Co '.'1 ;u Bajervdorfer H * Co . .'.'J Benz Albert 93 BernerHH JtCo 91 Blanc A 'A BockWmA '.II BoDUllJos E i') BrsckenrldKeftCo.. ..^ Bracue L B Va BaddenborK Herman. .91 Bums * Karnor Si' Burri>w J G '.'J Bullon Geo K '.U Cameron U L '.4 Cefrey Letter Co 9." Crittenden M H A Son '.'S Detroit Heating & I.ljjhllnu Co '.T DeVeerJ A '.'1 Dick John 8r iij Dictionary of Uarien- Inu SI Dies. Jobn L.*Co '.<' union. J. L. '.12 I linnee A Conard Co — 9t Dreer H. A M ElderlngJ W '.'1 Billion &Kaehn S9 Bly Z DeKorestACo. .. . 91 Foster PH M Gardiner J &Co.... '.i3 9} Gonulei&Co 91 UrllBn Thomas 91 Hall AaaodaUon 91 Hancock Geo 91 HarmsBJ S9 Hartford 4 Nlcliols....s9 Herendeen Mfi Co »< Uerr. Albert M. 93 IIesserW.1 W Uews A 114C0 a: Hill K G 4Co 91 Ulpp&rd K '.6 nitcblnssk Co '.« H"lbrc...k 4 Fox 9S Hooker. U. M »; lloran EdwC f9 Uolseboscta Bros 91 Unnt EH w Hnnter Frank U s9 Jennlnits E B '.fl Kennloott Broa sv Kmnierl N 4 Son 91 Krlck W C V. Kroescbell Bros 97 la KocneAtltalil Bi LanPaul 4 Co 91 Lonu Daniel B 95 McBrldeAlex 9H McCarthy N F4Co. ..89 McFarland J H 9J 90 Mam J 4Co 95 Maring Hart & Co 9" Man Frederick 93 Miller, Geo. W '.8 Moffatt O J 91 Mullen Geo $9 Myers4Co 93 Phlla. Im. Design Co.. 91 Pierce Bntler4Plerce..98 Plerson A N 9J Plerson FUCo 91 Poeblmann Bros Kl Piobst Bros Floral Co Hi Kandall AL !>9 KeckJobn 93 Rlechers F A 4Soline..S9 Bolker. A. 4 Bona 91 Kupp US4Son 91 Kapp John F 93 Rural Pub Co 96 8ander4Co 9! Schneider Fred 94 SchnlijBCOb 93 achwakeChas 91 ScollarJohn A 9t; Scott Robt 4 Son 93 Selover 4 Atwood 95 Shelmire W B. 91 Sheridan WF Ss) Slebrech t4 Wadley 9i SIplle Dopffel 4 Co 9o Situations. Wants S7 SmlthCAFIoralCo f9 Smith Henry 92 Steffens N 96 Stewart. Wm J S9 Slorrs 4 Harrison Co . 9! Strauss C 4 Co S9 Thorburn J M 4 Co. ...91 ribrtchtFJ 91 U S Wind Engine 4 Pump Co 9j VaughanJC 93 Waban Conservatories 92 WalkerFi Co 94 Weathered, Tlios. "H ...'M WebsterT 91 Welch Bros .S9 Whllldln Pol Co 9(1 Wisconsin Flower Ex. .91 WoKfLMfgCo 9; Wood Bros 92 TonngJohn S9 ZlmglebelD 9.) BuHalo. "Laurence's" (R.F.Laurence, manager) is the sign displayed on a new flower store at 508 Main street, opened last week. Still another: P. Wood Brant & Co., "dru),'jjists, florists and confectioners," all under one roof and starting in at G39 Main street. All who were at the convention came hack well pleased. \Vc didn't expect to win the cup. But look out for the Buf- fnlos' bellow if we don't bring it home with us next year. Steady rain has made all garden flowers unusually plenty and of high niiality. Asters are grand, but go Ix-gging for cus- tomers. The second base ball game doesn't materialize. Theboysgenerally have had a fill ol vacations and every one has returned to active work and business. Mrs. C. Tyrrell, the lady florist of that western New York hamlet of growers, Corfu, who has Ix-en not.ably successful with carnntions, paid us a visit on Sat- urday. James Oalvin, formerly of Newport, K, L, has taken .'i store position in Cincin- nati with J. A. rdcritun. L. 11. I). Profitable Roses. Mr. I'. K. I'icrson, of Tarry town. ,N. V., re|K>rtB the following as the most profita- ble roses grown by him the past w;i»on, in the order named: Souvenir ile Woot- ton, Madame dc Wnttcville, American Ilcnuty. CoiMRS of the photograph of the S. A. V . in a group .'it Toronto, the same from which the full page pl.-ile in this issue il maile.mny lie had from Mr. J. il.liuiilon, 1 McKcnzic Ave., Toronto, Ont., at %\ each. GREENHOUSE HEATING A"° VENTILATING. HORTIGULTURflU flRGHlTECTURE AND BUILDING. H1T6H1NGS & Go. 233 Mercer St., New York. Greenhouses Constnicted with Posts, Rafters, Purlin?, Sills, Gutters, Columns, and Brackets, all of IRON. And Glazing Bars, Ventilating Sash and Siding of WOOD. Kstliuates for the Heating: and A'enti- latlug: Apparatus furnistied sepa- rately if desired. FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS. Eighteen Sizes. PERFECT SASH RAISING APPARATUS. I=OST-A.C3-E E'OK. ILLXJSTE-J^TEID C.A.T.A.LOG'LrES. Thos. W.Weathered's Sons, 244 CANAL STREET. NEW YORK. iIANUFACTCREK3 OF Improved J^oilers (suauuv crates). PIPE and PIPE FITTINGS, for heating Greenhouses, ic. VEI>*XII,AXIIS€J AI»I».\I«ATl'S, for raisins Saslies in Oreenliouses. SElSriD -±c. CiAl,VAISIZE» SCRE-W EVES and "WIRE for Xrellis Work. horticultural e I^uilders. Conservaiories, Greenhouses, &c.. Erected in any part of the United Slates OP Canada. A thoW.iKhlf r„rtable Rp«n Koof Oroenhnase, 12iS feet, with . Boiler House M feet, He»,Mn>: Appttralu« im,l Wil» iDKRod«im-laded,ontnp<-omnMe^lrelBht prepaid) witlnn l.|0 miles of New ^ ork I iw lor >,;{-.','5.00, ..t :eli»"r°d on <-Vr "in New York tor 0-2«0,00. .mrl any eanleiier or ordinary me. hanie can erect 1 in one daj. D Reduce your Coal Bills. IHE CURMAN >^0^ WATER AND ■ ^' ^ STEAM BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING, (rivo a iiiiiforiii hout iiiglit mid day. Can bo run with leas allonlion, and with great saving in coal. Awarded (Jcrtificate of Merit by Society American Kloriala inl8.s!i and also ls;ill. Write for new illustrated Cnlaloguo giving vahiiiblp tables and showing how to correctly pipe a lioiiao for Modern Steam or Hot Water Heating. Address HERENDEEN MFC. CO.,' 26 Vine St., GENEVA, N. Y. GAIAANIZin) IRON (;KliHNlIOlISHS HNTIRH. Nil miiit.- di.\M\in;i; ,iikI Nai;i;ini; b,i:s aiiJ tr.inu's, SuliJ Aiii;lc lidii Stnict- iires, HO PAINTIMG AND REPAIRING. Wc liavc Iniill tlic i;u;^;c.'^t phml in the United States. Sent! (or sample bars and circulars. M. H. CRITTENDEN & SON, M INNKAl "OLltS, MINN. GREEN-HOUSE HEATING. Meyers & Co. 1173 S. Nirilli SI., PHItAOEtPHIA. Hniid for rittHl•. A. .Menllon Aroerlr fiii ll^mm§m flriLiiiiir Mmerica is "the Prow nf the I/essel; there matj be mare cam fart Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknowu Seas." Vol. ¥11. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 10, 1891. No. 171. Copyright, 1891, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Mail Matter. Published every Thursday by The American florist company. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, |2.oo. Address all communications to AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 54 La Salle Street, CHICAGO. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. James Dean. Bay KidKe. N. Y., president; W. R. 8.M1TH, WashinKton. I). C. vice-president: Wm. J. Stewart, 67 Bromtleld St., Boston. Mass., secre- tary; M. A. Hunt. Terre Haute, Ind., treasurer. Tbe elRbth annual meetiuK at Washington, D. C., August, 1892, FLORISTS HAIL ASSOCIATION. Insures greenhouses against damage by hail. John G. Bsler, Secretary, Saddle Biver. N. J. FLORISTS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. Gives information to members regarding the finan- cial standing and business Integrity of those In the trade. H. B. BEATTY, Sec'y, Oil City, Pa. AMERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. John Thorpe, Pearl Elver, N. Y.. president; Edwin Lonsdale, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa., secretary. CONTENTS. Boston— Mass. Hort. Society gg Mr. Thorpe takes charge 100 John M. Samuels (with portrait) 100 Store trade loi The chrysanthemum bug 102 Aquatics in Ihe west 102 Another illustration with amoral (illus.) . . 103 Plant notes 104 Packing plants 104 Violets in California It5 A California violet field (illus.) 105 Newport, R. I 105 Boston 106 Philadelphia 106 Chicago 107 Hole mender (with figures) 107 The report of committee ou nomenclature. . .icS The review of new plants 108 Catalogues received ic.s News notes xc8 The seed trade no Put them in your .s;crap-book 112 The S A. F. in Canada I 114 Propagating the clematis 116 World's i'air matters are moving along briskly now. Mr. Thorpe lias issued a eall for a meeting at Chicago the latter part of this week, of the advisory eomraitteeofthe S. .\. F. appointed at tlie Toronto convention, to confer with him as to various details connected with the work of the division over which he presides. The exposition committee on grounds and buildings meets on Friday, and the S. A. F. committee will appear before this body and urge the absolute ne- cessity for more outdoor space, that at present allotted being absurdly inade- quate. Boston. MASS. HORT. SOCIETY. The annual exhibition of jilants and flowers was held at Horticultural Hall on September 1,2, 3, and 4. This exhi- bition formerly occurred later in the season, and included fruits and vegetables as well as plants and flowers. But the halls were found to be too small to continue this s^'stem if anything like a representative exhibition in either depart- ment was to be accommodated. Another drawback to the old plan was the feeling of uncertainty regarding the weather, with exhibitors havingto trans- port large and valuable stove and green- house plants. So the show has been di- vided, the plant and flower exhibition coming as above and the fruits and vege- tables being scheduled for September 15, IG, and 17. As it pioved, the two halls were none too large for the extensive contributions and when everything was in position there was notasijuare foot of unoccupied space. The unusual demand upon the stock of vases and bottles caused by the very lively competition for the special premiums offered by Peter Henderson & Co., Parker & Wood, and J. C. Vaughan for 100 vases of annuals, 100 vases of asters and 100 vases of dahlias respect- ively, taxed the resources of the society to the utmost, and it was with difficulty that all were finally accommodated. The stage in the lower hall presented a beautiful appearance, its whole length in front filled with a most interesting display in vases and dishes, of hardy variegated and ornamental foliage, and backed with a rich group of specimen conifers comprising over fifty species and varieties from the nurseries of W. C. Strong. The vestibules and the front part of the upper hall contained a similar collection of conilers from Temple & Beard, which included many rarekinds and valuable dwarfgrowing specimens. The platform in the upper hall and a section of the floor in front was occupied by a large grouji of stove and greenhouse plants from Joseph H. White, and both sides of the hall were flanked withsimilar groups from F^rank Becker, N. T. Kidder, O. A. Nickersoii, Mr. C. G. Weld, E. W. Gilmore and otlicrs. To Joseph 11. White were awarded first premiums for specimen Cycas rcvolut.a and specimen ornamental leaved plant (Coprosma Baiierii var. ), also second for ornamental leaved plant ( Alocasia Ma- crorhiza var ) and first for specimen adi- antum. The adiantums were very fine, particularly a large pot of A. fragrant- issima. G. A. Nickerson'sgroupcontainedmany finely-grown specimens. He received first prizes for six greenhouse and stove plants, six large crotons, and six crotons in 6-inch pots. The crotons were possi- bly not quite equal in coloring to those shown by this exhibitor on former occa- sions. N. T. Kidder, Wm. Martin, gardener, won first prizes for caladiums, iierns, dra- ca^nas, lycopods, and ornamental leaved plants, besides quite a number of second premiums. A plant of Croton Ham- inondii, also the ferns and lycopods in this collection were especiallv fine. The displays from Dr. C. G. Weld, E. W. Gil- more and Frank Becker comprised a large assortment of ferns, lyeo])ods, draca^nas, crotons, etc., to which were awarded a number of premiums. Frank Becker's araucarias were partic- ularly noticeable for their perfect symme- trv, and all his plants were clean and healthy. E. W. Gilmore received first prize for six orchids. Among the most notable of Mr. Gilmore's plants were a number of pots of Veitch's new hybrid streptocarpus from seed sown last sjiring, which at- tracted much attention. There were some fine specimens of nephrolepis from Clyde Street Green- houses, and a collection of aquatics from Benj. Grey, comprising twelve new and rare kinds, also from Mr. Grey agroup of Canna Star of '91 , and three finecattley as, one of which was the beautiful white va- riety of C. Gaskelliana. To George McWilliam, gardener to Mrs. J. Lasell, was awarded a silver medal for a plant of Alocasia Sanderiana. This plant was the finest thing in the hall, and was an exhibition in itself. Mr. Storer secured a good ])hotograph of it, which will appear later in the .\mekican F''L(1KIST. .\mong the specially notable exhibits was a group of forty new plants never before shown here from Pitcher&Manda, of which the following is a complete list: Cypripedium Josephianum (new hj'bridi, Druryii x Javanieo superbiens, (new hy- brid), Spicerianum x Crossianum, Ash- burtonia; majus, C. magniflorum, C. Binoti, OdontoglossumBictonense album var., Alocasia Chaubicni, A. Count dc Kerchove, A. Pueeiana, .\. Regina', Hief- fenbachia amoena, H. Memorii Corsi, D. I^eopoldii, Pandanus Coricosus, P. Liasi- amis, P. amarvllid.efolius, Phunix Rob- leiiii, Philodeiidroii Sodcrvi, ,\sparagus coinmoriensis, .\. medius, .\reca nobilis, Sonerila aureiitalis punctata, Guilulma speciosa. Calamus Xolutc.amus, Dichor- sandr;i Siebersii, Scliismatoglottis pul- chra, DracaMiaXeo-Caledoniea, D. .Alsace- Lorraine, I), argentea striata, D. Can- trellii, Aglasnema pietum, Hophlophy- tum robustum var., Ananassa cochin- chinensis, Canistrum Sallieri, Bromelia macrodontes, Pteris Victoria', -Vspidium amabile, Pteris Wallichiana, .\diantum euncatum v,ariegatum. For Pteris Vietoriie was .awarded a sil- ver medal and to Alocasia Chaubieni and Dracana argentea striata, first class cer- tificates of merit. 160 The American Florist. Sept. 10, The most attractive part of the exhibi- tion to the public apijeared to be the two enormous tanks of tropical water lilies from Mrs. J. Simpkins of Yarmoutliport. These contained a collect ion ot nyiiiph;eas, nelumbiums and other aquatic plants, amongtheliestljeinjj Nympha^a niarliacea chromatella and a fine dark form of N. zanzibarensis. The size of the nyni|)ha'a blooms was remarkable, many of them being from ten to twelve inches in diame- ter. The great Victoria regia was repre- sented by a leaf six feet across and two splendid blooms. There was also in the lower hall an attractive display of a similar character from J. S. Cowles, gardener to Fairman Rogers, Ksq. It is to be hoped that at some luture time the society will provide some more artistic and natural arrangement for aquatic displays than these ungainly square tanks and big tubs. The public interest in aquatic ])lants is developing fast and an exhibition of them pro])erly displayed with fitting surroundings would be sure to create a sensation. The display of cut flowers was very extensive. For the silver plate prizes offered by Parker & Wood for one hun- dred vases of large flowering asters there were seven entries, making seven hundred vases or twenty-one hundred flowers in this class alone. The first prize was awarded to J. H. White and second to K. T. Lombard. The premiums oflered by J. C. Vaughan for fifty vases of large flowering and fifty vases of Lilliputian dahlias drew out some very fine blossoms. W. C. Winter won the former and J. F. Marl)lc the lat- ter. Mr. Marble's lilliputians were equal to the Ijest ever shown here. Rose Bux- ton took the second Henderson prize for one hundred vases of annuals. The first premium in this class was not awarded. The society's numerous regular prizes for dahlias were won by W. C. Winter, John Parker and F. Sheppard; for asters in diflcrent classes by V. W. Vandcrbilt, Mary T. C.oddard, J. II. While. Wm. Pat- terson and others; for Lilium lancifolium by T. C. Thurlow and F. W. Vandcrbilt; for tropa-olums by I)r. C. (i. Weld; for marigolds by F. S. Davis; for flowering cannas by R. and J. Farquhar, J. S. Cowlesand Wm. Patterson; for tul)erous begonias by W C. Winter anil Scth Rich; for zinnias by I>r. C. (1. Weld, i". S. Davis and Mrs. li. M. (lill; for native plants by Mrs. P. I). Richards and I. Iv. Coburn; and for herbaceous plants by J. W. Man- ning, Jr., Wm. J. \iartin and Temple & Heard. These three latter exhibitors all deserve RIKi'ial [>raise for their extensive (lis|)lays of hardy herbaceous pl.ants thnnigliout the season. Meing correctly and legibly named they li;ive Ix-cn among the most interesting and instructive features of all this season's exhibitions. From the Harvard Botanic Oarden came a large exhibit of hardy lierbrieeous plants comprising one hundred aiul ten kinds and of annuals comprising fifty kinds, all named. Among the newer things in this exhibit were Staehys coe- einca and the white form of LolK-lia syphi- litica. Jackson Daws'm showed a eolleelion of fruiting shrubs and heaths, W. (.'. Stronj; blooms of Lilium Wallicliianuin bu- perbum, J. Brcck & Sons. Ilethcrsit hybrid gloxinias, and J. Cowles two large vasca ofChrysnnthemum "('i(dden Fliice." This chrysanthemum is |Kr(eclly lianly at New|K)rl and .Mr. Cowles li;is .1 large l«>r- dcr of it in full bloom at the present time. It ia upompon, bright yellow Ineolorand very floriferous. Its carliness ought to make it an indispensable variety. The special premiums oflered by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston for mantel decorations did not excite the lively competition which was hoped for. 'fhe Boston store florists arc something like the famous heathen Chinee, "pecu- liar." They first announced that they would not comjictc if David Allan, the winner of the premium last 3 car, was coming in again, an acknowledgement of Davy's formidable abilities, which grati- fied that gentleman greatly and which he promptly acknowledged by gracefully withdrawing from the lists. To further propitiate these very particular gentle- men it was arranged that the judges for this special department would be selected from out of town to avoid any possible accusations of partiality. But all these inducements were in vain and there were but two competitors, Bowditch & Long and Mrs. E. M. Ciill, who won first and second prizes respcctivch'. A photograph of Bowditch & Long's decoration, which was awarded first prize, will appear in a subsequent number of the American Florist. The weather during the exhibition was very propitious and the attendance was large. Not many visitors of note came from a distance, the onlj- notable strang- ers present being Mr. W. A. Manda of Short Hills, N. J., who always comes, and the several gentlemen comprising the Newport contingent. A number of the lat- ter, including Gardiner, Cowles and Gray, piloted by Mr. I'lynn of Newton, went to the public garden to view the planting. While there they took a sail in one of the swan boats on the ])ond, which resulted in a miniature shi|)wreck on account of an accident to the rudder. But they were heroically rescued by another "gon- dola" which put out from the shore and towed them safely to dry land, where their friends congratidated them upon their very fortunate escape. Wm. J. Stewart. Mr. Thorpe Takes Charge. Last Thursday afternoon the appoint- ment of Mr. John Thorpe as Chief of the Division of Floriculture of the World's Columbian Fxpositlon at Chicago, was formally confirmed by both the bodies which pass upon the appointments of the Director-General, and he then took pos- session of his oflicc, room fiO.'! in the Rand McNally Building, World's Fair liead(|uartcrs. It was felt that the occasion was one that callerl for some expression of gratifi- cation on the part of florists generally', and the officers of the Chicago I'lorists' Club .'irrangcd fi)r ,'i reception at Mr. Thor|ic's otlicc, and even with the very limited notice it was possible to give, the room was a lK)wer o( flowers sent in by friends and admirers of the new Chief "The rijj;ht man in the right place," was the sentiment universally expressed. A huge basket of roses, in which wcie hidden three bottles of champagne, e.ame from the Florists'Club ol Phila(lclplii;i;an elegant b;isket of '-rchids came In im Pitch- er K- .\land;i, ShorHlills, N. J, the flowers iK-ingiirr.inged .-dterii nival fureby Mr. C. F. Klunder, now in the city; a handsome collection of loose orchids was sent by Mr. F. T. Mcl'adden, Cincinnati; baskets of ro'cs by .VIr. M. A. Himt, Terre Haute, Ind., and .Mr. 1-:. G. Hill, KichuKJud, Ind.. L. L. .May iV Co., St. P.iul, sent a large bunch III loose roses; Ironi Mr. Anthony Wiegand and wife, Ineration and support of every florist in America — and thous.-mds from abroad as well — goes without saying. Mr. Thorpe h;is promised to sit for a ])hotograpli some time this week, and we lioi)e to be able to present a first-class plioto-proeess portrait in next week's is- sue. John M Samuels. We ])resent herewith an excellent por- trait of Mr. John M. Samuels, Chief of the Bureau of Ilortieultureof the World's Columbian exposition. Mr. Samuels was born in eastern Ken- tucky in IS-tS .-md is consequently 43 years of age. In 1 S.'il,' his father rcnuived to western Kentucky where he engaged in the nursery business which he still con- ducts, and there the subject of this sketch received his educ.ition and assisted his father in his business until he reached his majority. In IKCi'.l, whenLM ycarsof age, he cst.ablishcd the Louisi.-iii.i Nurseries at Slircveport, L.i., which .ire still in opera- tion, lie remained there till ISTf when he rcturneil to Kentucky .-inil secured a h;df interest in the Mississippi \alley Nurseries, with his father, at Clinton, which interest he still retains. He also invested in kind In the st.-itcs of Missis- sippi, Tennessee . ■mil FloriiI;i, upon which helms est.alilishcd orchards of fruits suited to the locality, lie cultivated sm:ill fruits also, iind .-it one time had a tol.al of Kit) acres of strawberries. He li.as been en- g:igeil ill hortlciiltur.'il pursuits all hlslllc, in.iiiily In the growing of fruits .iiiil nur- sery stock— both deciduous ;iiiil citrus fruits, ;inil ilc.-iling In s.anic, and In the course of this work lias visited every st.-ite and territory of the Dillon with but two cxeeiitions. He has also visited the prin- cipal liorlicultiir.-il centers of Iviiropc, and has had opportunity ofbccoining familiar with the details of nearly every brancli of horticulture both ;it home .-11111 .ibro.iil. He was a large exhibitor .'it the New (trieans World's fixDosltion, ;iml was awarded .'tr> preniliiins ••ind five gold .-luil silver medals. i8gi. The American Florist, lOI JOHN M. Samuels Under his leadership we may hope to see the horticultural department at the fair made what it ought to be, a representa- tive exhibit of horticulture as it exists to- day— with every detail given the promi- nence due it to make a perfect pictvn'e of the whole. Mr. Samuels has assured us that he ful- ly realizes the importance of the Division of Floriculture as a department of his Bu- reau, and that the Chief of that Division will have his hearty co-operation and warm support in his efforts to give flori- culture the prominence it merits. That the Division will be imder the direction of Mr. John Thorpe is a sufhcient guaranty that nothing that would contribute to its success will be left undone if he be given proper opportunity. Store Trade. "BY WM. M. LONG. BOSTON. -MASS. {Ri'ad bi'/oir the Toronto Convention of the Soci- ety of Amei tcan Florists. \ As in most business enterprises the best results have been achieved through co-op- eration, there is no room for doubting the benefits to be derived by the votaries of fair Flora in the pursuit of the same course. Since the organization of the Society of American Florists niucli has been accomplished in the way of lic.iling of differences that existed and would still exist in the trade were it not for the breaking down of the barrier of jealousj' that confronted the interest of many who now see a clearer way to success. The manufacturer, the jobber and the trader profit by a close intercourse and understanding regarding their business relations, and there is no reason why the grower, the consignee and the retail flo- rist should not be equally successful through the sj'stem of co-operation. An experience of a quarter of a century has furnished me with material sufiicient to draw on and acquaint my j-ounger friends with a brief survey of the retail flower trade during that period. There are many present who are per- haps not aware of the fact that twenty years ago the great city of New York depended on the city of Boston for its sup- ply of long-stemmed roses, no flower being cut in the neighborhood of the former place with stems more than two inches in length. What changes since theni Xo place in the country with a population of 5,000 is without its florist. While it is true we have made such wondrous strides in the development of our art, it is equally true that we have allowed our opportunities for pecuniary profit to be maU'rially abridged. When the retail flower trade received its first impetus from 1S65 to 1870 flowers were not picnt}', l)ut the retailer had an equal chance with his competitor. With much regret it must be admitted that such is not the case to-day, for while the supply has increased one hundred fold, we find an unwarranted discrimination on the part of a few commission men who sup- ply their more fortunate customers with the Ijest, and the lessextensive purchaser — even though prompt in his payments — with what may be left. As most of the desirable stock is consigned to whole- salers in large cities, from whom the shop keeper must purchase or go without material for his business, the unfortunate position of the man who purchases lightly must be ajjparent. Fortunately however the bulk of consigned goods are in the hands of honest and intelligent men, as weretheyallas those referred to, it woidd be simply a matter of the rich beingniade richer and the ])Oor poorer. While on this subject your attention must be called to another matter of seri- ous importance, one that threatens the retail florist, store trade especiallv, with sad consequences. I refer to the unhappy method adopted by some growers and wholesalers of furnishing street Aralis with flowers at prices so ruinously low as to enable them to dispose of their goods for one-hall and not infrequcntlv one-quarter the price demanded of the retailer. When the nuisance was less pre- valent than at present the shopkeeper could impress some customers who in- quired "how the boys on the street could se'l for so much less than the store," with t he beliefthat the flowers were stale. With- in the past few years we find a difterent state of affairs, for the very people who a short time ago refused to patronize these pests, are now using their go(5ds and find they areas fresh as those purchased in the stores. Were these venders required to pay the same prices that the retailer is charged, there would be no cause for complaint, as every living creature is allowed the unde- niable right to earn an honest existence, but when the retailer is forced to pay from two to four times as much as the street peddler, he must as a consequence suffer somewhat in his cut flower sales. But the gi-eat trouble is not alone the dis- pensing to them, but by them. There is no doubt that an article mav be made popular by being brought in contact with a community, but when that cont/ict is made through the agency of the most depraved and vicious imps to be found in the slums of large cities and who infect the t.-ishionable thoroughfares with their for- bidding presence and thrusting Inmchcs of flowers in the faces of ladies, it is time the florist looked well to his laurels, or our caMing must soon be brought into contempt. The question might be asked, "what shall we do with our overstock?" That question I am not prepared to answer just now, but through the agency of this very association means might beadoptcd for the solution of the abstruse problem. Suflice it to say that all stock in an open market not purchased at a fixed price had better be destroyed than sacrificed to street venders, who stop the sales that would otherwise go to a reputable shop- keeper, the depletion of whose stock sig- nifies the heavier purchasing from the wholesaler at profitable rates, and the latter's opportunity for making better returns to his consignor than would result from the sacrifice ofiijrings of the street vender. I02 The American Florist. Sept. 10, As it is quite well to leave well enough alone. I will not take your time bv repeat- ing tlie pleasant memories in connection with store trade or the tremendous strides made in the advancement of our profes- sion, as they are well understood, but will confine niyselt to weak spots in the hoiJe that errors may be rectified and the toiler adequately compensated tor his labor. By aclose observation 1 have dis- covered that a majority of the young men and boys in the employ of retail flo- rists are far below the standard in pri- mary education. not being able to convey their thoughts to paper in the simple matter of taking an order from a cus- tomer. Mistakes of a serious nature are often the result of this mislortune. Fre- ciuently in an cflbrt to decipher these hieroglyphs we find ourselves booked for an order (juite at variance with the pur- chaser's intention. Thisisto be deplored, as most of the young people referred to are bright, intelligent lads, quite up to the times, many possessing the material for good business men, if only properly caied for. But how are these boys, most oi whom through circumstances have been forced to work while at a tender age, to secure the prize they deserve in the way of but a little education, if they are kept at their posts till very late night after night? Without doubt man's avariceishis great- cstcurse. How many have been brought low through their love of gain, sacrificing health, pleasure and happiness for an extra dollar he cannot use, but which must Ik- left to others to sipiandtr. In the h(j|K- of making one sale more for the day the avaricious man keens his place open a simple hour later than his neigh- l>or; his competitor iliscovers this and remains at business still later, until in the course of time, as is noticeable in New York, the fJVeater number of stores are kept oiKMi till very late at night. The folly of this measure must be apjiarcnt to all thinking men. .\'o doubt the late hour sho|)keeper, if asked why he keeps his place of business o|)en so long, will inform you that he is justified in attending to customers as long as they come in. To this I will answer that during the past twenty five years I have had occasion from time lo time to remain at my place of business ali night, preparing orders for the following day, and for every hour of the night I have had eustr>mers. Reason- ing from this standpoint the tr.'idesman to whom I refer is justified in keeping his placeof business o|Kn all and eveiy night. I'ntii within a few years the dry goods man would have considered himself on the brink of financial rninif told lie should close his place ;it six o'clock in the even- ing, liut when the clerks org.'inizcd and inauguraleil the early closinj:; movement the merchant diM-overed that heioiilil do an much business as formerly in lewer hours .'inil the only loss incurred (ell on the gas niono|»olv, who were no longer reijuireil to furnTsh their long bills for gus light. A* the dry good* man found he could do u« well in fewer hours, so can the retail florist. I have yet to Iw convinced that the flower trade in any part of this country cannot lie finished Ufore seven oVIfK-k every evening and his store clofcd on Sunday. If (in employer woulil but for :i moment consider tlii sitii-'ition ,-iiid give his boyiia chnnce to take adv.int.-ige o( the opixir- tunitv aflorded by our night m liools in sniiring nil eiliication, he would iir>t only liencfit hiinsclf, but the bo\- lit cxikcIs in time to tiikr the reins of his InisinesH and ninnage sucemsfully the aflTairs of a trade he h.-is W'trked li.-iid to establish and would no doubt be a pleasure for him to see [icrpetuated. The Chrysanthemum Bug. I thought it might interest your corres- pondent, Aug. S. S., page 58, and perhaps others, to know that in the combat with the chrysanthemum bug in this district, which is infested more than any other that I know of, the growers after having tried in vain every suggested remedy, have retired from the fight, carryingtheir plants in with them. Some private col- lections are fortified between mosquito netting, and thosethat were protected in this way early in the season are doing ad- mirably. These pests commence their ravages in June, or before, when large numbers visit the patch and are very busy. What they do there, I havenotsecn clearly explained, but after two years' careful observation, 1 find that, 1st, they puncture the young growth, 2nd, tliat they do not feed on the juices, as the ])lant does not show any ill effects for sonic time, and on crushing the insect no difference cither in quantity or color of matter is apparent, at the beginning or end of a visit. 3rd, that in a few weeks the jilants liegin to suffer visibly, long wounds— from the point several inches down in soniceases — appear on the young shoots, and the whole plant seems blasted. 4th, in these wounds may be found numbers of very small insects, at first something like yel- low thrip, then like very lively greenfly, and later, showing unmistakably what they are. From all this 1 gather that the busi- ness of the perfect fly is not eating, but egg laying, and from th.-it time the jilant is practically ruined; that not eating, they can't very well be poisoned, and Ix-ing too nimble to be caught, or sprayed on, the only aUcrnative left is to keep them away by some mechanical means. We grow our plants entirely in pots, in light airy houses, which can be shut up ;ind funiig.iteftob;icco stems to a jiail f)f soft wtitrr, boil it for about one hour, let it cool :ind strain it througli ;i piece ol cotton. If the plants are in pots liirii them npside ilowii and dip them into it, or if they .-ire planted out Hvringethe.'ilfected pl.inls with theli<|iii(l. One dose will Ih- foiinil ciiongh in ordi- nary ea»<-s. One pail liill will iiinis ,'iie liiirdv, nnd there .•ire a lot of pretty siib- ircts th.'il cm be addeil to the eolleclion. i8gi. The American Florist. 103 ANOTHER ILLUSTRATION WITH A MORAL. many of them natives, to be used eitherin the pond or on its margins, that should not be omitted. These are Limnanthemum nj'mph.Toides, Pontederia cordata, Nu- pharadvena, Saggitaria variabilis, S. v. fl. pi., Caltha palustris, Typha latifolia, (the "cat's-tail" I, Zizania aquatica (rice grass), Scirpus Taberna^montani zebrina (the buUrush), and other forms of same, the potamogeton (pond weed), and for the margin only, Sarracenias Drummon- dii, rubra, purpurea, and psittacina. Nymphaea flava (yellow ) a native of Florida, has been carried safely through the winter at Lincoln Park without pro- tection, but it is not reliably hardy north of the Ohio river. In addition to the list of hardy sorts named above there should be added to any pond a few of the following tender ones in order to give a pleasing varietj'in color, blue, for instance, not appearing in any of the hardy kinds. This color is found in the zanzibarensis group of nympha-as, including N. zanzibarensis, N. z. azurca and N. z. rosea. Then there are Limnocharis Humboldtii (yellow), L. in- dicum (white), Eichhorniacrassipesmajor (the so-called water orchid or water hj'a- cinth), Saggitaria montevidensis (a very large growing form), and Papyrus anti- quorum (the ])apcr reed), Ajjonogeton distachyon, and Trapabicornis. Now wc must add some of the night bloomers. These are all tender, but are well worth s'tfmc extra trouble. They open in he evening, and if the day following be cloudy thev may remain open till along in the afternoon, but even if the following day be bright they will remain open until 10 or 11 o'clock in the morning. These are Nymphreas dentata, Devoniensis, ard rubra. Mr. Pettigrew believes that two feet is about the best depth for a pond; the nearer you bring the roots to the sun and light the better the plants will grow and bloom. For a pond in which hardy sorts alone are to be grown possibly a little greater depth might be desirable to keep the roots well belo^^ the ice, but for a pond in which many of the tender sorts are to beplacedand taken out again in the fall the named depth is about right. The tender aquatics may all be readil.v carried over winter in tubs of water in the gi-eenhouse. A single tub of eich- hornias will give you stock enough suffi- cient for a large pond, as they spread rapidly. The tubs may be kept undcrthe greenhouse bench if there is a good light there, but they are well worthy of a place on the bench, and should have it, barring an unusual tight squeeze for room. N. zanzibarensis varieties should be grown annually from seed. These may be planted any time from August to Jan- uarj'. Sow the seed thinly in 4-inch pots or pans about as yoti sow mignonette, in any sandy soil. Then place the pots in a metallic tank in about a foot of water. There must be a lamp or some other healing arrangement underneath, so that the water tan be maintained at a temper. ature ot 80° to 85°. The seeds will ger- minate in four or five days and as soon as the seedlings can be handled they should be pricked out singly into 2-inch pots, being careful to clean the little plants of any green moss that may have propa- gated in the tank and attached itself to the seedlings. Place the pots back in the tank or in additional ones and grow on, maintaining the water at the same tem- perature as before. Pot up as they seem to need it, but probably they will need nothing larger than a 3-inch pot before it is time to plantout in boxes inthe ponds. At Lincoln Park the tender aquatics are planted out in the unheated ponds about June 1. In the heated ponds they can be placed out as early as April. A soil composed of equal parts of turfy loam and cow manure suits all the nympha>as. The nelumbiumslovcaclaj-ey loam. Speaking of nymphreas most valuable to the commercial florist, Mr. Pettigrew said that from his experience he believed that Nymphaea marliacea rosea would quickly supersede X. odorata rosea, at least in the west. With him N. marliacea rosea was a much stronger grower and freer bloomer than N. odorata rosea, especially late in the season, and the spe- cimens now to be seen in the ponds cer- tainly bear out his views. He has been told "that X. o. rosea does better in the east than it does here, and this may be true, but that X. marliacea rosea is the pink pond lily for the west there can b I04 The American Florist. Sept. 10, little doubt, as the flowers are not ouly niore freely produced, but are also more Ijeautitul tlian the Cape Cod lily. And Xympha^a marliacea chroniatella would appear to be the most valuable yellow sort to the commercial florist. All the marliacea sorts should be annuallv di- vided, as otherwise they bunch too much. On the west side of one of the unhiated ])onds at Lincoln Park, Mr. Pettigrew lias arranged a rocky bank, which, jilant- ed as it is with plants and vines, is one of the most charming spots in the ])ark. In among the small rocks grows the brown oxalis, while creeping over all arc maur- andias, senecios,eob;eas,Iophospermums, Kenilworth ivy andSolanura jasminoides j;randirtorum, the latter at present show- iiij; numerous clusters of its strongly fra- grant flowers, while dotted here and there waves the Cyperus alternifolius ami in the pond below is a colony of cat- tails and rice grass. Taniarix anioorensis also grows luxu- riantly on the margin ot the pond, as does the blue day lily, and Canna Ehenianni is so nearly an aquatic that it canbegrown right out inthei)ond, though it is retained for use on the margins. The two upper ponds are connected by a little strait spanned by a rustic stone bridge, over which clamber a mass of blooming vines. The lieautiful picture these ponds present will not be soon forgotten by those privi- leged to see them. Plant Notes. [.\p.irt from the material sent nie for my ])a|K:ron new |)lants for the conven- tion at Toronto, many items of great interest were contributed by the florists who were so kind as to help me in that matter. The following notes are some of them and given here with the authors' l>ermission. — Wm. Falconer.] 1vvkk<;kei;.ns i-or florists. — Mr. Joseph Meehan, ol the tlermantown Xurserics, I'a., writes me: "The city florists come to us every fall for our small evergreens, which they use for window boxes for their customers in winter. All large hotels and many dwellings use them. The kinds in demand are hemlock, Nor- way and white spruces, Irish yew, arbor vit:i-s and the following kinds of rctinos- poras. namely, crieoides, filifera, obtusa, iejitoclada, pisifcra, plamosa, sijuarrosa and Sieboldii. They do not use yellow or white variegated evirgreens for f)utside work in winter, as the variegation is too suggestive of injury by freezmg. In hall ways, bay windows and like places the golden ones come in useful and so does the evergreen cuonymus. Judging from what laleo arc made and from wh.-it I me, the demand for this kind of rlccora- tive stock is increasing every year. The hIzch for outside slock arc from one to two feet." TlIK CLIMIIINr, VVMX.V. I>I!S (AHnLS'S ROSE. —Mr. Ous Hennetl, of I'l.itbush, I,. I., writes: "y\s regards the Climbing I'erle 1 must soy I like it very much. 1 |)l:iiited nut l> plants in the month of June l.-ist year (igainst the rear rafters of a threc- <|UJirtcr S));in house and they grew very rapidly. AlxiUt the loth of .NoveinlKT I ■top{icd all the shoots and ChriHtmns week had a lieautirul show of rom-^ ovcr- hcail, ;iceonies w:irnier use less pajier, but always p;iik in boxes wi( h close eoversor covers tii.'it will ;dlow Ihe bokcs to Uiip- cnotsbyine;insof strips nailed jicross the top of the pots; then tie the tops together .ind lake a shingle lath and cut strips long enough to re.ich from the bottom of the box to the top of the pl.'itits, nail them to the outside corners of the box, then nail other strips to the upper ends of the uprights so as to make the ( o]i secure; p.'iss a strong cord around the plants and fasten toe.iclicornerof the frame, and you li;ive a p;ick.'igetliiit isnot li;df the weight of a long box, .-ind ciin be laid on its side or turned in ■■iiiy position, with no danger to its contents. (lieliids in pots slinuld be tied down first by p.'issing string over the pots and under the botloin, taking care to avoid breaking and bruising the growths and roots; then unless it is a vety large plant you c;in put |)lenly of moss .•imongst the growl lis ;inil wi.'ip in paper Ihe s.-inie as oilier plaiils. II il is a l:iige specimen each shoot must have a stick to it .'ind be sepat.'ilelv wr;ii>ptd in soft paper; but in p.'ieking oiihids when in growfli be;ii- this in mind, the less p;iper .-ind (of ton or wool used the belter they will l^-:ivel, for most of them dam]) easily. Orcliids iSgi. The American Florist, 105 A CALIFORNIA VIOLET FIELD. on blocks are easily packed; all that is necessary in winter is to pack the plant full of moss to prevent the growths being broken and then wrap in paper and pack in haj- iti a well lined box. In summer the best plan is to wire the blocks to boards and nail the boards to the inside of a box, then put on the cover, and if securely fastened they will travel any distance. Large dracanias, ferns, and in fact all specimen plants, should be packed in the same manner as palms. In wrapping up plants in paper a little moss placed around the stem when it is wrapped up Ijrcvents the stem being broken orinjured when laid down overlapping each other in the box. All succulent or thick fleshy leaved plants travel poorly, and are apt to dam|) when going long distances, so they should Ik- kept near the top of the box. When the plants tobeiiacked have tender roots or are not established enough to turn out of tlie pots without damage to the roots then it is a good plan to turn out of the pot and slip into a Neponset paper |)ot of the same size, then it can be wrapped up just the same as if out of the pot, and the saving in space and weight is great, also there is less danger from in- jury caused by plants shifting in transit, for if a pot breaks it allows the others to move and then the shipper gets com- plaints of plants arrivingin bad order. In conclusion I would say, do not be afraid of packing tight, for the less room plants have to shake in the better they w 11 travel. jMaywood, N. J. Jas. S. Tai'LIN. Violets in California. Much has been said in the American Florist about violet culture in the east- ern states, but I have seen nothing on the subject from California. J11 tlie coast counties of California' — in fact, along the whole Pacific coast, the violet thrives wonderfully. In the inte- rior regions, where the air is hotter and sun warmer, they can be grown, but not near so successfully. There is, perhaps, no place in the world better adapted to the culture of this popular flower than the region bordering upon the San Fran- cisco bay. They are grown in ridges, generally under the shade of large trees. The plants reach large proportions, and the flowers are of wonderful size, color and fragrance, it being not unusual for the stems to be six or more inches in length and stout in projjortion. The plants are not as j-et subject to attacks of any disease or insects. The accompanying illustration is from a photograph of the view of the 5-acre violet field at the Sherwood Hall Nurser- ies, Menlo Park, San Mateo county, about one hour's ride from San Francisco and in close proximity to the Lcland Stanford Jr. I'niversity. As will be seen, the plants are in this case planted under magnificent live and white oak trees. This is by lar the largest and finest violetfield in thel'nited States, and is worthy of more than pass- ing notice. The varieties grown are the Marie Louise, Neapolitan, Swanlej' White and the Czar. The season lasts from October to April, and sometimes as many as 1,000 bunches of 100 violets each are picked in a day, and from 12 to IJi men are often engaged in picking at once. The bunches arc placed in open boxes, which arc removed in wheel-bar- rows to the packingsheds. h smart man can pick sixty bunches a day. The vio- lets are for the most part sold to the flower stores in San Francisco, and retail at 25 cents a bunch on an average. The Sherwood Hall Nurseries, which are owned by Mr. Timothy Hopkins, of the Southern Pacific Company, are by far the finest on tlic Pacific coast, several acres )i<'ing devoted to sweet peas alone. and as many more to chrysanthemums. A number of the most approved modern rose, carnation and general plant houses have been added during the past year. The establishment has hitherto been run chiefly for supplying cut flowers to the city trade, but arrangements are being made to enter largely into the general ship- ping trade. Friend James Lynch, who has chargeof this princely establishment, has done himself proud, and can hold his head up among the first of Eastern florists. More anon. Emory E. Smith. San Francisco, Cal. Newport, R. I. The floral decox-ations at "Linden tSate" on the occasion of the marriage of the daughter of Mr. Henry Marquand, .\iigust 13, were very elaborate. The entrance to the mansion through the wide-oi)en hall was a veritable bower. The ceiling was arched and heavily hung with grape vines, extending over the doorways, hanging heavy with bunches of grapes. Guests were ushered into the large dining-room, where the wedding ceremony took place in a broad recess at the southern end of the room. The place was decorated with many garlands and fringes of pure white sweet ipea flowers, and maidenhair ferns, forming a beauti- ful contrast against the stained glass windows, through which the noonday sun's rays lightly played, giving a beau- tiful cfl'ect to the l)ridal party as they stood during the ceremony and afterward tor the reception of guests. <)n the mirror in the dining-room were hung garlands of flowers and the mantel was banked with white roses and lilies of the valley. The doorways were festooned with passion vines. The dining-room w.as arranged with a buflct table holding ;i miniature lake of l)hie, [linl;, and wliite io6 The American Florist. Sept. 10^ water lilies, back of which was a vase of scarlet gladiolus and tall fern leaves and variesrated grasses. From the center of the ceiling were hung strands of laurel, after the manner of a May pole. The library was decorated with red and yellow flowers. On the tops of the book- cases were banks of tropical foliage plants. Another buffet table was spread in a smaller room olV the hall, and held a cen- ter piece of scarlet phlox. At the cast end of the house a large tent was erected connecting with the piazzas and main hall. In it the supporting pillars were covered with 'Vesh cut field corn tied with bows of ribbon. The ceiling's pink fac- ings were canopied with silver maple and the corners were massed with large hydrangea plants in lull bloom — white, pink and blue — reaching nearly to thetop of the tent. \V But the ball recently given by Mrs F. . Vandcrbilt undoubtedlv exceeded in elaborateness of decoration anything of the kind before known. The ball took place at "Rough Point," the summer home ol the Vanderbills. The stone bridge at the edge of the lawn, and .igainst which the breakers dash, was illtmiinated with caleiuni lights, thceffcct resembling a stage scene in a modern the- atre. .\ liundred or more fairy lamps with delicately tlntcrations were iirincip.-illy in red and white, more especially in the large hall or ball-room, with its mam- moth fireplace, rich tapestries and ariistic farnishings. The vestibule and outer h.ill leading to the b.all-room were banked on either side with green and variegated tropical plants. Dancing took place, of course, in the large hall which was built with a view to such entertainments. It is situated in the center ot the house, and o|)cns from the main floor to the roofand is supported by heavy carved pillars. At the second floor a gallery extends all around the hall, and the front was cov- ered with fragrant flowers, hanging on the face of the woodwork. Just below the gallery were two broad deep fringes of fresh flowers. To introduce electric lights with the flowers and to reduce the extreme height of the roof of the ball- room there were sus|K-nded from the raft- ers several mammoth Japanese umbrel- las, on f he outer edges of which tiny elec- tric lightH were liiiiig irregularly, being partly covered by light garl.-inds of iiowcrH and green, through which the light threw a pale and subdued tint on the dancing floor, the whole iK-iiig con- nected by garlands of roses witli the fringe work of flowers on the g.-tllery fronts and continued around and through the archways of the gallery in conven- tional garlands, with heavy pend.'ints. I-'rom the heavy iron electric li;,'lil br.-ick- ets, of which there are fifteen aroiiiul the hnll, were hung large floral pIaei|iieK, fes- tooned with flowerii, and each light was covered with a tulip-sh.-ijK-d Hh;ide. In the large stained gl.'isM window, which extends to the full height (jf the hnll, stood an immeiiite tree fern, with long, gracefully spreading fronils, under which many of the giicsts were sealed. A pyramid ol ferns was formed at the base of the tree. The « irlest.-iireaoe Ir .■uliiiglo the gullcric* wui bcuviljr dru|jcd with passion vines in full bloom and over two thousand roses were used as well. In the large reception room which ad- "oins the halls, and forms a passageway to the dining and billiard-rooms, where supper was served on snialltables, as well as on the piazzas, was arranged a large water lily tank, containing specimens of many of the various colored lilies and an abundance of lotus flowers. The feature of the room was the decorations with wild grasses and bnllriishcs. The dining- room, resembling .a banquet hall, is in oak. The tall niantel])iece .and huge fire- place were massed up with tall foliage plants of the finer v;irieties, and the shelf was astudy of gloxinias, allamandas and Farleycnsc fern fronds. Over the mantel the panels were filled in with American Beauty roses and ferns. Center pieces of flowers and candelabras, with wreaths of flowers, were placed on each of the seven- tj'-five small supper t.ables. The verandas on the ocean side of the house were connected by two large tents, one of which was left open at one end to open up the grand marine view, with its calcium lights and fairy lamps. The features of the decorations in the tents and on the stone floored verandas cov- ered with rich Turkish rugs were the tall pyramids of hydrangeas, flowers of vari- ous colors and laurels at the stone ])illars while the roof was covered with o.'ik boughs. Jajjanese lanterns were Iniiig beneath the red, white and blue canopies. Tlic cut gl.ass globe in the center of the niam- moth Japanese umbrcll.a in the ball-room w;is ilhimiiiatcd by .-i 'ITM candle electric light, while the one in the ;dcovc was lighted with ,a 100 candle power light, while throughout the first floor loioOd c;indlc power w.as used. Streamers of roses .and smilax, each Miirty feet long, .and tied here and tlicie witli sritiii rib- bon, were attached to the center um- brella and strung aeioss the hall over the heads of the dancers, and tied to the en- closing balconies. Roth decorations were arranged by Hodgson. M. Boston. The annu.il meeting and election ol ofli- cers of the Oardencts' and Florists' Club took place on Tuesday evening, Sept. 1. The list of nominees as presented by the nominating committee was as follows: rresideiit, J. H. Morton, Matt.apan; Vice- President, W. 11. Long, Boston; Secre- tary, lilijah A. Wood, West Newton; I'inancial Sceretarv. Kob'l l"an|uhar, Boston; Trcasurer.'W. 11. iniiolt, Brigh- ton; Ivxecutive Committee, l,;iwieiKC Cotter, Dorchester, Kenneth I'inlayson, Brookline, I,. T. Peck, Boston, Kdw. Il;itch, Boston. The whole of the above ticket was elected with the exception of Mr. Ivlliott, who persistently declined to .accept the position of treasurer. Several other gen- tlemen whose names were proiiosed .also refused to sei veand itappeared I'or.a while ;is if the club would be un.'ible to find .any- one willing to take care of the money, ;i condition of .allairs wortliy ol record. Had the election taken pl.ice previous to the exodus to Ciin;i*o Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts. 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 limes. 37 per cent. No reduction made for large space. The Advertising Department of the American FLOKI8T Is for Florlslii. Seed.'men. and dealers Id wares pertaining to those lines ONLY, l^lease to rememt>er it. Orders for less than cne-hall inch space not accepted. Advertlsementsmu5t reach us by Monday Insecure msertion In the Lssue for the fiillowing Thursday. Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMESCLA Tl RE. This was an exhaustive, very carefully prepared and important paper, which, when it appears in the proceedings ol" the S. .\. F. may answer a good many tjues- tions and cause a good many tars to tingle. The committee have handled the fiucslionot" nomenclature of garden plants in a bold and uncompromising form. They have given attention to synonymy among varieties, and expressed them- selves in the matter of English names for common plants, their use, and abuse. They believe in botanical names tor all species of j)lants and that it is the province of the scientific, systematic botanist to attend to the botanical no menclature of species and pronounced natural varieties, but they jealously up- hold the right of the i)CopIe to give com- mon or English names to all plants. .\s regards the proper pronunciation of botanical names as gladiolus, clematis and the like that folks sometimes like to cavil about, it is referred to the exhaust- ive article on this subject in the supple- ment to .Nicholson's Uictionary of Gar- dening, which article is highly endorsed. They deny the right of anyone to pre- empt a name for a plant lx;fore the ])lant is published. They handle without mercy those who exaggerate or falsify the descriptions of plants in their catalogues, and severely warn those who falsilj' the illustrations of their plants. And one of the most stirring paragraphs in the report is con- tributed by "that grand old florist, Eouis Menand of Albany, who now is in his 85th year." It is gratifying, however, to learn that the committee have found the nomencla- ture <|Utstion in a much healthier condi- tion than it was some years ago, and that the general tendency in the trade is to give truthful statements regarding the planto catalogued, and many of the flo- rists gu so far as to give the botanical name of all new and uncommon plants, so far as they can, in order to renilcr the identity of the plants eiuitc visible to their customers. livery instance of an errorinthc descrip- tion or identity of a plant noted in any catalogue, as soon as it was brought to the notice of the committee was immcdi- ntely invcsligatcil. .Most times these errors were accidental. Where lliey oc- curred through inililTercnce, carelessness, or intention, if the florist or Hcedsman acknowledged the error, all was well, that is if itlxr not re|>eatecl another year, but should the same thing occur .-igain the case will Ik- brought to public view. Sf»mc folks were njit lo make light of the labors of this cummittee Iml when they read the rejKjrt and couple it with the fact that this committee still holds sway and isyet actively at work, tliev' will see where it will pay every florist in the country to be straight and keep straight. As the report of the committee on no- menclature was not presented till Thurs- day night I the last session of the con- vention! and on account of its great length, and an unusual press of busi- ness at the session, it was not read in full, only a few of the most salient points were given by the chairman, but it will appear in full in the proceedings of the society. THE REVlEir OF NEIV PL.^r^TS. Although we have quoted largely from Mr. \Ym. Falconer's paper on this subject we have not by any means, exhausted it, for in addition to what we have used it contains important articles on orchids, hardy plants, hardy roses, bulbs, and many miscellaneous subjects, by eminent correspondents, and all of which will duly appear in tte annual ])roceedings of the Societv of American Florists. An advance sheet giving list of premi- ums to be competed for at the annual spring exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, to be held March 29 to.April 1, 1892, has been issued. Over $1,500 are offered in premiums, of which $800 is for plants in pots, $200 for cut flowers I open to growers only ), $130 for cut flowers (open to florists only), $324 for floral arrangements, table decorations, and plant decorations, $37 for fruits and $70 for vegetables. Among the premiums oiTered for plants in pots are very liberal prizes for flowering bulbs in variety, and for orchids, the prizes for collection of orchids in bloom being, 1st $75, 2nd $50. Special premiums amounting to $52 are offered by John Cardiner & Co., for 24- specimens of mushrooms. Another special premium, a silver cup, is oflfered by Mr. Robert Craig for twelve blooms best carnations, new variety, not dissem- inated. The competition for this cup will undoubtedly be a most interesting fea- ture of the exhibition. Copies of the ad- vance sheet may be had on application to the secrctarj' of the society, Mr. U. D. L. Farson, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, Philadelphia. Whether it is overproductionorsomc- thing else, the men in the trade at the large producing centers who have a rep- utation for farsightedness are making but few additions to their glass surface. But there is a vast amount of repairing going on. Seems as though the wise men in the trade were turning their attention more to making every S(|uarefootof their present plant ])ay every ])enny it can be made to pay rather th;in to spread out over a larger surface. Tlierc arc few establishments in the country where an investment in improved subst.-intial houses to take the place of lessconvenient ones and in more and better labor and labor saving lorjls, would not be larmore profitable th.'in an extension of glass surface. The .machinehv of the liiireau of Hor- ticulture of the World's Columbian lix- positionandofthe Division of I'loricnllure are at last in motion. It would have lieen belter had the st.-irt been made earlier, but by pushing matters along rapirlly now llicre is still lime for the pre- paration f. jr. H^viejvis, Wholesale Dealer In CUT FLOWERS, And Florists' Supplies. 89 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. store Open: Nights 9 P. M.; Sundays 2 P. M. C. Strauss & Co. GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS. ) WHOLESALE ONLY. ( SPECIALTY.— Filling Telegraphic Orders- DrASHIKGTON. D. C. ELLISON & KUEHN, -^WHOLESALE^s- KLORISTS, 1122 FIITE STE.EEI', ST. IvOUIS, 2MO. A complete line of Wire Designs. Long's Floral Photographs, Designed for use in talcing orders. Ex- actly represent arrangements of flowers. Made up purposely for this work. In the pictures they show clear of supports or fastenings. Superior to cuts or en- gravings. Two sizes: "Imperial" and "Gem''. Prices way down. Apply to DAN'L B. LONG, Florist, DREER'S Garden seeds Planth. Bul1>8, and Requisites. They are the best at thai owes t prices. TRAUK LIST issued quar- terly, mailed free to tiie trade only. HENRY A. DREER, Pliiladelphia TRY SESD FOR A COPY trade niREGTORY AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Cut Flowers. Boston. Sept. s. Rose? 3.(0® iJOO Carnations 50® .1^ Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 35® .50 Gladiolus 2 00® 4.00 Hydrangeas 200® :i.00 Sweet peas .2J Pink pond lilies 8.00 Smilai 10.C0@ 12.00 Adiantuma 1.00 Asparagus IP'SS Lapagerias n Allamandas 4 00 Stephanotis 2 00 Tuberoses .50 FTHILADELPHIA. Sept.S Roses. Beauties 8 00® 15 00 La France. Albany 3.00® 4.00 Mermets. Brides 300 Penes, Nlphetos 2.C0@ 3W Gontiers 1 00 Marie Goillots 2.00® 3.00 Carnations, ,00? 1 00 Carnations, short .50 Asters 50® .To Valley 500 Tuberoses, stalks 3 CO 8 4 00 Bmllai 15.00@20.00 Adiantums 1.00 Gladiolus 2 CO New Tork. Sept.S. Roses, Gontiers, Niphetos 100® 2.00 Perles, Cusinp. 1.00® 2.00 Waiteviiles 100® 200 Mermets, Brides 1.00® 3.00 La France, Albany 200® 4 00 Beauties 200®15 00 Carnations .50 Smilax 600®12 00 Adiantums 50® l.CO Chicago. Sept 8. Boses, Am. Beauties 10.00®12 50 Wabans, Mermets 4 00® 4 5') La K ranee, Albany 3.50® 4 50 Brides 4t0@ 500 vyootton 3 00® 4.C0 Perle, Nlphetoj 300® 4 00 Gontiers 2.C0® 2.50 Carnations, lonK l.OO® 150 Carnations, short .50 L auratum 8.00 Asters .50 Smtlax 1500 Adiantums l.CO Cut Flowers i Florists' Supplies -^ WHOLESALE, ss- 67 Bromfield Street, BOSTOW, MASS. N. R McCarthy & co. Wholesale Florists AND JOBBERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, / Music Hall Place. BOSTON. MASS. Also entrance from Hamilton Place through Music Hall. We keep a large supply of Fancies and Cania tions always on hand. Return telegrams sent immediately when unable to fill orders. AUCTION SALES OF PLANTS SPRING AND FALL. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. GOOD ROSES FOR SUMMER TRADE. Write for prices. J. jvi. o.^ss£;fe, 101 Euclid Ave., CLEVELAND, OHIO. HARDY CUT FERNS 11/rOQGS f SPHAGNUM AND ai.'Sjaa \ qbeen sheet. BOUQUET GREEN and FESTOONING of ail i{lnds iu any amount always on liand. HARTFORD & NICHOLS, 18 Chapman Place. BOSTON. HLASS. THE AMERICAN FLORIST THE AMERICAN GARDEN in Club one year for 1912. SO. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 64 La Salle St., CHIC.\GO. Edward C. Horan, WHOLESfiLE Florist. 34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Shipper of Cut Flowers in any Quan- tities to any part of the Union. Roses shipped the past season as far as Washington Territory by our system suc- cessfully. (4 days' distance.) SPECIALTIES. The new rose WABAN, American Beauties, La France, Albany, Madame Hoste, Mermet, Brides, Watteville and Cusin. ALSO Dealers in the very earliest and finest FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Return telegrams sent where orders or parts of cannot be procured in our market. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. Mention American Florist. W. F. SHERIDAN, Wholesale and Connnission Dealer U CUT FLOWERS, NO. 32 W. 30TH ST., NEW YORK Orders to be shipped will receive prompt attention FRANK D. HUNTER, WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 51 West 30th St.. NEW YORK. JOHN YOUNG, WHOLESALE FLORIST 63 West 30th Street, Mention American Florist. A. S. Burns. J. I. Kaynor. BURNS & RAYNOR, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, XX -West sstt*. eit., "Wfa-Olestil© ,^.--^^^~ %o cVi^ & N. E. OOiUIER 13th and Chestnut Sts., PHIUDELPHIA. CUT FLOWERS. The Western Trade Solicited. Write or Teleg'raph. > SMITH FLORAL CO., 77 7th Street S. - - Minneapolis, Minn. FLORAL DESIGNS. The help for Cut Flower workers. 162 pages, colored plates. Edition nearly exhausted ; speak quick. Address (with $3.50 for the book) J. HORACE McFARLAND, Bo>655. HARRISBURG. PA. I lO The American Florist. Sept. 10^ eIR« $0a4 ^ra4*- AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATIOy. F. Barteldes. Lawrence, Kan., president; A. L. Don, New York, secretary and treasurer. The tenth annual meeting at Hartford, Conn., second Tuesday in June, 1892. .Applications for membership should be addressed to Wm- Meg- fatt, chairman membership committee, Wethers- eld, Conn. New York. Chas. Henderson, recently returned from an extended European trip, is the guest of his brother at the Wilburton, Spring Lake, .\. J. When last heard of Wm. Elliott Sr., of Dey street, was enjoying the beauties of thegroundsaround Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland. He ilid not kiss the Blarney stone, in fact he didn't need to, as anyone who has ever listened to the elofjuent auctioneer well knows. His absence from Toronto was regretted. .V matrimonial wave is beating briskly around the seed stores, to-wit: The recent ventures of Willie Richards, of Thorburn"s corps, and Charlie Little- field, of Peter Henderson s. More to fol- low when the harvest moon is full. The Californi.\ onion seed cropdimin- ishes as the season advances. A good judge who has been carefully over the ground gives it as his opinion that the crop will not clean up over 50 per cent of what it has l)een for the past two years. The area planted was considerably less, owing to scarcity of onions, and the hot weather in June hurt most of the stock. Whites are almost a failure. Lettuce and celery will Ix- full crops. The Mammoth Chest.nit Co. has been incorporated at Camden, N. J., and Philadelphia, Pa., with a capital of $00,- OOfJ. They propose to buy, sell and cul- tivate all kinds of seeds, nuts, fruits, trees, vegetables, etc. The low average temperature of the past ten days causesconsiderablean.xicty among the trade concerning all crops liable to injury by frost, sweet corn, beans, vines, etc. D. M. Ferrv & Co. are building a large addition to their warehouse. Their onion seed crop while not (|uite a full one is larger than usual owing to increased acreage. iJiscoi'KAOixr, reports come from the Nebraska seed growing districts. Some preJici less than one-half an average crop. F'LKASK mention the .Vmekican Flo- rist every time you write to an adver- tiser in thcHc columns. S. U. HltKS, representing Cooper, Ta- brr & Co., London, is making his annual trip. VisiTEli CniCAi-.o: M. W. nuckbce, W. W. Tracy, Willi.nm Mcggnt. SITUATIONS, WANTS. FOR SALE. A(3T«rtli«miirf 10 r«iitii k linn fMnrnri wr»rdii ^^ch Intar- 1)0 n. 'aah niriat K/'r'>mt>Kn J '>T<\9r. Plant ad ▼■. not ft4mllt*d Qnd«r thli haad. V'lTl ATU»N WANTKr> Mr n Mrd clno* n.»rlil. rara I'anriork Hros.. l.'.H ( hctitnut Ht., I'htla., I'a, HITLATIOS WANf* aca 3.1. In rut a<<<> par1«nc«. B«*t r«rcr> iinif man. alnifl*. ■tfira; f. yaarn" »• ri>aa < anoiiRtiurK, l*a. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical tlorist and kj eardener: German, sinKte. Well up in propaga- tion and cut rose forcing. Can give tlrit-e'ass refer- ences from a number of the largest places in the country. Address S K. 1?2 W. Indiana St , Chicago. SITUATION WANTEO-By a tirst-class gardener; German: sii gle: age iis years: for commercial or private place. G<.tod rose and cut Hower grower, and all kinds of gree.ilmuoe and bedding plants. Steady and sober. Can furnish good references. Address L D. care American Florist, Chicago. SITUATION WANTED-By a German florist and mushroom grower; has '30 years' experience in growing mushrooms, palms, cut flowers propagation and vegetable growing, and a gODd designer; teiu- peraie: steady wurker. <_>nly a flret-class position desired. Address Ml'SHRuum, care Am. Florist. SITUATION WANTED— By a good all round man as manager, florist's or private eetablishment; 25 years practice, prlvateand commercial in England and America. Successful plantsman and cut flower grower; al^n quick and tasteful at floral work. Ab- stainer; ma-rled. one child. Address Fi.oHisT, P. O . Victoria. B. C. Canada. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical gardener and florist with 25 years' experience in the United Slates growing plants and cut flowers. The growing treatment and propagation of roses a spe- cialty for II years in several states Single, sober, honest. Industrious. Address A. Geucen', care Glenmore Hotel. Chatham Square. New York. SITUATION WANTED-By a flrst-class tlorlsland gardener; German; 10 years' experience in grow- ing roses. carnaliODS, ferns and all kinds of other plants. Good cut flower worker and decorator. Very indu.-^trious; honest; flrst-elass references; as head gardener on private or commercial place. Ad- dress G. F. DiEZ, care Schemof & Schubart, Wheeling. West Va. SITUATION WANTED-By a practical florist; 14 years' experience; tnoroughly understand! the business In all Its branches; competent to take charge of large place. No. I plant and cut flower growtjr. 5 years' e.vperience in the South. Married. no encumbrance; disengaged Oct, .st— can come at once it required, None but flrat-c'ass need apply. Address, stating waives etc., B W S, care American Florlit, Chicago. ANTED-A few hundred bulbs of Oxalis.double vellow, true. Address, with sample and price, J, C. VAriiiiAN. Box('.ss. Chicago W W ANTED-A thoroughly competent rose grower, capable of managing a large establishment. Apply UOHTI^ULE. Grand Central Hotel. New York City. WANTED— A good gardener that undir-tands general growing. A single man only. Address, stating wagesexpecttd. J I). Car-mopv Cu , Evansvllle, Ind. W' 8ITrAT;f)N WANTKD By iha Ut of ^wi..r>ftr Kx- c«lltnt rona tfrowi-r, Hmtriai* pr^patfutor. wall ap In cut flowar frfiwmc. MIddia agf. (;arii.an. aln* al«; ?) yvara eipar tne* In tblt coantrjr. ff't^ rtf- «ranc«. AddrtM A J, cars A ti)«rlcan >i';r)it. 'ANTED— To rentfor term of years a well estab- TT llshed flori!4t business, with from .'>.COQ to lU.tiUU feet of glass. Address, with full particulars. F'LOKisr, box si, p. u. Anacoftta, D C. "W^ANTBD-To sell etock and lease place of '.i.OOO TT feet of glass. S ckness cause of selling. Ad- dress J. .lACKSuN, cor. Gates and Garfleld Aves.. Jersey ( ity, N. .1. WANTED— A man who has been successful In the naanagement of a flrst class horticultural establinhnient. Including a knowledge of forestry. Apply UOHTH'Ol.K, Grand Central Hotel. New ^'ork City. WANTED— A man who can grow roses and cut flowers, also propagate and grow a general stock of greenhouse and liBdillng plants for large retail place. One who has had experience In the east preferred. Address J. n. IVKS Danbury, Conn WANTKD— At 8t. Augustine. Fla., for:} months' engagement, commencing .lanuary 1, a young woman who Is a thorough artist In the arrangenieni of cut flowers; must be quirk and ot pleasing address: one from near New ^Ork preferred. Ad- dress giving ago and experience. I* i.ou kk Dei'AUT- MBN'i okKi. U.mco, PoBioiltce l>i>x :.s:ii. New vork City. Foil 8AI.K CHBAP-TwoHcollayandone Weath- ered second-hand Non. & hot water boilers. Jameh UoitAN. Bridgeport Conn. Foil HAI,.B Ucicomotlvo wumm boiler. 'J>horse power. For (urlhpr partlciilrtrH. addrei^s Ji Iteale Kt, .MemphlN.Tt'nn. TO LET ON LEASE. For a term of jrnam. one oT ihu ItMr^eiil and most Coiiiplrtft Greenhouse establtihiuenlilD the WcMt. Vor pertlcu'ars, apply to HORTICOLE, Grend Ctnlrel IIok-i .Vi.>w V',rk <'My. Three greenhouse?, with dwel ing. in good condi- tion, situated jast outside of Milwaukee, suitable for growing for either wholesale or retail trade. For particulars, address WISCONSIN FLOWKK EXCHANGE, ni Mason Street, Mii.\v.\ukee, Wis. A Splendid Business Opportunity. I will sell my half interest in our seed business, because I iiave made money enough and wish lo re- \ire from a busy life I established the business in IRiS and have made money ever since. Our town of H 1,1)00 Inhabitants is growing rapidly and we have the largest seed trade in town. I can leave a partner who has had T years' experience, is young and hon- est. This is a fine opening for a man with a few thousand dollars who wants to live in York State. Address 8EKD3MAN. care American Florist. AT PUBUC OR PRIVATE SALE at 2 o'clock p. m. on the 15th day of September, iSyi, the large Greenhouses ol WM. DESMOND & CO. of Minneapolis, Mianesota; best Iccation in the city, and large established trade. Good reasons (or selling. For particulars address SANFOKD F. HOLBROOK, Bank of Minneapolis Building. Minneapolis, Minn. FOR SALET Nine greenhouses, 10.1?5 feet glass with 2 acres of land and stock for sale very cheap, and on easy terms; the reason is retirement from business and Inability to devote the time to it. The houses are new ana In snlendld condition, !-it- uated in one of New England's best localitiea, wjih a large and extra good home market and established trade. Three houses iiUxIH feet four houses fiOxlO feet, one house 60x22 feet, one liouse lOxU; s OOU plants of general stock; 2,000 roses planted this sum- mer and ready for bloom now; ;» WO carnations of the leading varieties; 3.00U violets; 1,000 chrysanthe- mums; a bad of young strong smllai— 710 strings; stock of palms and decorBtion plants, representing a wholesale value of t53(l; hardy shrubs, vines, etc . wholesale price $ 50. A complete supply of winter forcini: and bedding bull's, and lO.Oiio lily of the val- ley just imp rted. repre.«entirg a who'esale value of over-fJX); ilO sath Jx6 feet for cold trames; aleo 20.10U pots, all sizes. The houses are all complete with steam heating apparatus— a new twin boiler of the " Florida" pattern with ;t,000 feet of pipe. Tliere is a large splendid potting thed ^vlth office building, and all necessary tools and implements. The price on property land, houses with stock, heating apparatus. too:s, implements, etc, etc., la $*> 500, part of which can nay in the property as first mortgage. For further particulars, write to H. C HENKING, Springfield, Mass. SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY, Rose Hill Nurseries, NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y New and Rare Plants Hardy Plants. CUT ORCHIDS AT ALL TIMIIS. Tuberous Begonias a Specialty. Mention Anierlcan Klorlwl. KKKSII CONSKiNMKNT <»K COLUMBIAN ORCHIDS .lust to hand. Cattloya Trianir Hchroodemv thfl rare and very fragrant winter blootncr; (iHltleya Trlanw, the
    S. Tho llnont mock In thi! >V<>KI,I>. Nuarly Ht* Hrrut. <]cviit«d to their culture. ST. .. Thirty ndnuten from London. When writing to any of the adver- tisers on this page please mention the AMERICAN Florist. ORCHIDS PALMS, FERNS. i8gi. The American Florist. 1 1 1 Why Tou Should Grow Iff ush rooms. Because they are the most profitable crop for the outlay that cau be grown and may be grown without interfering with other crops. The market is sure, the supply never having been equal to de- mand. When "^ou Should Grow Mushrootus. During the Winter and Spring months, the first planting in August or Septem- ber with succesaional planting until April. WhcrE You Should Grow Mushrooms. Under the greenhouse benches, on the greenhouse benches among growing crops, in Rose Houses, in frames in the greenhouse, in cellars, stables or out- houses, in tlie open field or in mushroom houses. How You Should Grow Muslirooms. I'irst get spawn that will grow. It must be fresh, well spawned, and in good condition. Gardiner's Cele- brated English Mushroom Spawn is the best, and is al- ways fresh and relia- ble' The details of culture are given con- cisely in our treatise, "Mushrooms for the Million^" Mailed Iree. Falconer's **Mushrooms and How to Grow Them." Published at $1.50- (Gardin- er's price Si .^5 post free.) Robinson's **Mushroom Culture,'* 50 cts. post- paid. GARDINER'S ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. John Gardiner & Co., have made a special- ty of choice spawn tor years, and their celebrated English brand (made by the best maker in England, specially for their trade), has gained an enviable rep- utation among critical growers for its uniform good quality, ana can be thor- oughly relied on to produce a good crop of the best niu.shrooras. Orders booked now for delivery as wanted, $S.oo per 100 lbs. Special rates to large growers. Address al! correspondence to 21 North Thirteenth Sti^-ct, riuladelphia, Pa. JOHN GARDINER & CO. READY NOW •St- Per 100 Per 1000 S4.50 $3S.OO 7.00 62.00 LIL. HARRISII, 5-7 inch, 7_9 .. ROMANS, select, 2.25 20.00 PAPER WHITE grdfl. 1.50 12.50 LIL. CANDIDUM, select b lbs, 3.25 30.00 Hyacinths and Tulips ready next week. FRESH FLOWER SEEDS ARRIVING CONSTANTLY. W. W. BARNARD & CO. 6 &8 North Clark St., CHICAGO. BUGU8T ROLKER I SONS Supply the trade with all FLORISTS GOODS, Seeds* Balbs, Imported Plants* SupplieSf £tCM Ktc. For prices examine Wholesale Catalogue. Address with business card 136 & 138 West 24th Street, STATION E. NEW YORK. Mention American Florist. JAPANESE PLANTS Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs, Seeds, Etc. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS NOW, lor Llllnin Anratuni, Rmmm, LoDEiEornm, Etc, Cycas Revoluta at greatly reduced prices. Camellias in all colon. MAGNOLIAS, TREE PAEONIES, MAPLES, Etc. Give us a trial, we can supply you with all Plants and Seeds, and can pack safely to any part of the world, p GONZALEZ & CO., 303 to 3 1% Wayne St. & Crescent Ave., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. FORGING BULBS NOW READY. THE BEST ARE THE CHEAPEST. A good bulb requires no more space, heat or care than a poor one; our aim is to merit your confidence and trade by supplying only the best. TRY US. Per lOO Per 1000 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS $2.25 $20.00 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, FINE 1.00 8 00 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, GRANDIFLORA 1.25 11 00 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. CHOICE BULBS 1.00 7 50 25 Bulbs at ICO price; 250 Bulbs at 1000 price. For Terms uf Credit, et<*., see our Bulb List, free to all. BERLIN LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, Etc., re;idy later on. Write for Special estimates on your wants. WHOLESALE IMPORTERS OF BULBS, 1301 and 1303 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Herman Buddenborg, HILLEGOM, near Haarlem, HOLLAND, WHOLESALE GROWER OF ALL KINDS OF DUTCH BULBS AND ROUTS Intorms all intending purchasers that it will pay them to write or his wholesale price list. Specia prices will be given to large importers on application. Prime quality at the very lowest prices is guaranteed by HERMAN BUDDENBORG, WHor,ESALE Dutch Bulb grower, HILLEGOM, NEAR HAARLEM, - - - HOLLAND. Mflntinn Amartonn FlorUt. Freesia Refr. Alba. FIRST QUflLITY BERMUDA GROWN BULBS, 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Mailed for 25 cts. per 1000 additional. ADDRESS: F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Eudson, N. Y. J. A.» I>e Veer, 154 East 34th St., NEW YORK, Importer smcl Dealer in Bulbs, Seeds, Plants AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. CATALOGUE FREE TO APPLICANTS. G. J. MOFFATT, IVIanufacturer of PAPER BAGS AND ENVELOPES Special attention given to Seed Bags and Catalogue Envelopes. NEWr HaVEW, coww. Several times shaken out, cut back and repot- ted, making them equal to plants grown in much larger pots; these are of gocd size, strong, well- rooted and compact; besides a great saving in Bxpress charges over plants grown in larger pots. Send for samples and prices. F A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON Lilium Harrisii, Longiflorum, Candi- dum, Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, and all other kinds. DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, SPIR.EA, LILY of the VALLEY, AZALEA INDICA, ROSES, ETC., ETC. Wholesale price list on application to HULSEBOSCH BROS., P. 0. Box 3118. NEW YORK CITY. The only Dutch Bulb Growers of whose Arm there resides a member in New York, to conduct the busi- ness. So that we can be reaebed always. CALIFORNIA BULBS ready Fine lot LIL. WASHINGTON, $^ I per 100. PAMPAS PLUMES, mw I crop, first quality, 24-30-iii., S.i.OO per 100; 30-40-inch, S4.00 per 100. MUSA £NSETE, IS-in. liisli, $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. JAPAN BULBS, begin to sliip Oct. 1st. FREESIAS. CHINESE NARCISSUS, Ka?.- tralian Palm Seeds. Send for our new Trade List. H. H. BERGER i CO. SAN FBANCISCO, CAl. Per 1000 13-15 ctm. $23 Per 10 J $7-50 Roman Hyacintiis Chinese Narcissus, Oct. i /. W. ELDERim, Bulb Importer, 78 Barclay St., "STEW TORE LILY OF THE VALLEY. (November Delivery.) The true Hamburg and Berlin pips, extra stroiijj, 3 years old, packed in cases of 2000 and 2500; per 1000, }9, per 10, coo, $So, free on board cars at New YorK. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON LARGER QUANTITIES. CHAS. SCHWAKE, 318 E. 8Sth ST., NEW YORK. Il2 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Put Them in Your Scrap Book. " If we would have our profession keep pace with the industrial and material de- velopment of our country, it isincumbcnt upon us to dig deep and lay wide the foundations on which the future of our profession is to rest." E. G. Hill. "Only by going where the honey is to \k found can the bees lay up a store. Staying at home is synonymous with an empty hive." ' A. Iv. Whittle. " We want more scientific knowledge of culture, but it must go hand in hand with the practical knowledge we call rule of thumb." Emily Loimse T.m'I.in. "All good things do not grow in the West nor the East, but are liable to crop out anywhere, and those who travel with open eyes can always learn something." RoltERT Ck.mc. The above very happy i|Uotationswerc placed by Secretary Stewart at the top and bottom of thepagesof thcconvcnlion programme distributed at Toronto. They are good enough for rei)roduction every year, and we make no excuse for reproducing them here. Yor c.vN give the American Florist your fullest support by confining your orders to those who advertise in its columns, and when ordering mentioning the fact that you were induced to order by the adv. in the Florist. WiiE.N sending us small amounts in postage stamps, ])lease select those of the L'ccnl denomination. We h.ue a splendid stock <-h«(Ti-lin - '^In. priU rJJ ['•r |(i/J. ri Vj p*,r UPi. \ r r,. |2.'> per IPBJ. li (>«r l* i.«rK« •KK:k I .,- : . 1 / lUOO; 14 per IIVJ. All orfleri iih<>ul(1 be aco«'fi,M<«'>le. JOHN KKUK. Hrlcl(apnrt, CJonn. CRINUM AMAblLt rncl. "ni" nrlcT 75 cUl mcli. joo on linn-l To liadr -.nfy. MRS. I. %. R. THOMSON, Spariinburq, S. C. "lt»dy mnnikiftf lo WorUlii I'nii, " 7c\ AUGHAN'S BOOK for FLORISTS ^~ i Tells the whole story for the FALIi of 1891. Bulbs, Plants, Flower Seeds and Florists' Supplies. New Rose Madam Pierre Guillot, and twenty others. Read our Book for Florists. New Chrysanthemum, Waban and all the rest. Read our Book lor Florists. New Canna Madam Crozy, doz. ?7.50. ALL Bulbs for florists; by ALL we mean ALL and in (JUANTITY. international FANST Seed— new crop. We ask careful examination of this "Book for Florists." Special freight and express con- cessions to our eastern customers, (/tnly e.xliibit t)f Dutch Bulbs at Toronto. \ GREENHOUSXIS: ( Western Springs. J. C. VAU6HAN, box 688, CHICAGO. very fine, 4 and 5-inch pots. ;uk1 many other vai'ieties, in 4, 5 and ()-inch puts. Prices ffiveu on application. GEO. W. MILLER, 1748 N. Haisted St., CMcago. Large Stock of Dracaena Indivisa. .\t followiriK I.oH Kates: Per ino Krom boxes. Uout hich f 5.00 " 3-lnch pots 8 00 ■• 4ana5.1nch pots »I6 00 to 20 00 " i; and "-Inch pots tAi 00 to <5.00 " IJ-lnch potB $15.(10 per doz. Have also 310 good Nlphetos, 3-in Si 00 per 100 Cut Smilax all the year round .....$!. 00 per do?. iMOKTON GKOVK, Cook Co., ILL. Mention American Florist. StniDK plaots in 2H-inch pots, $! 00 per liundred. CHRVSANTHEMliMS, put-grown plants, best varieties, in 5 and G-incli pots, J12.00 per hundred. I'RIMULA alba magrnilioa, tine younp plants, 2'-a-inch pots. f').OU per liundred. MISS IDA NEWELL, 242 Lln.-olii A\e., IJKLAWAKK, <). VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS. ENGLISH VIOIvETS, extra strong bunches; grown out clours. CARN.VTIONS, field-grown, fine bushy plants, Gco'l Garfield and Hinze's White, now in fine condition for bedding, at $5.co per loo plants. W. W. BOYINGTON, HIUHLANI) TARK, ILL. PRIMULAS. I'er 100 Primula ClilnenatB, pink uriiit SiH., N«u OrlfHilH, Lit. NEW AM) HARi: PLANTS, ORCHIDS, ETC. A Inrffe collection "i Hot IhiUKO nnd lireonliouitfl Plant* cnrerully (frown hI I"w riilfi OUCillDH-A v<»ry «xi«nfilve (tloclt. Knsl Indian, MeiU-an. ('entrnl K<*iith Arai^rtcHn. oto. Ilnrdy PercnnlnU. Uofleff. CloniHtln. Pironlaii, Phlf>xfin, Jfi|>tiiiuii» IrlH I'll-. Ni?w HMd StHfiilttrd rruilK; ri*r«'iiri«l bi'iiutlfulTroPH. Hhriilt". KMTurvettn. etc. ('Kliihf«iii!ft "n iipplU-iitUin. JOHN SAUL. Washington. D. C. New Yellow Coleiis. I have ■ new Vellow Coliua which I think iKrats all the old ones in viiior. I »ouUI rather a«ll It Ihan send It out inyaeir. For more pnrllriilara, write I" or call on A. 1*1$ 1^15 Y, yORX X<£:£:, w. J. SMILAX. 2000 Strong Plants From ;i=inch Pots. 3000 CARNATIONS, ^i^ SILVER SPRAY, HAKRI.^DN. I'ORTIA, GARFIELD, HINZE'S WHITE and WILDER. A few litindred clean young Mermet Boses, 4-iucli pots. Ft»r price apply to WILLAM SCOTT, BUFFALO, N. Y. Per loo Adiaiitiim Cimeatum, 3-in., $8.00 2 1-2 in., 6.00 Ferns in variety, 3-in., 8.00 Fitldiiia Ari^vnineiira, 2-in., 3,00 Clerodendroii Baltinirii, 2-in., 4.00 Gievillea Robiista, 4-in., 10.00 Reijonia Metallica, s^4, $0, anJ lO.oo Sniilax, stron.i;, 3-in., 3.00 TUBEROUS BEGOSIAS FjR FALL DELIVERY. PROBST HKOS. 1-I.OKAI. CO., 1017 Broadway, KANSAS CITY, MO. CARNATIONS and BOUVARDIAS tor lull plaiilinKi ?? I" 5S pt't I'xi- Stronst, heullhy slock PRIMROSES, 51 per uiifi, 2V-iiH"li pots. C, MERMET and TMl: HRIDE, ?5 piT Kki ! uiul i ' ., iiU'li pi>|s. WM. A. BOCK, N. Cambridg-e, Mass. Palms and Dracaenas. Till' laraeiit .Incli In Ihi' wiml, iit KilKJ par 100 to 11. U). run I" JIO.I«) iiiirh. Cvcnii riivnlula, .'lOc lo M 00 iiTiil fill ni each. CyciiB Inn vim ^.V. In Mir. oanll . DKAC.KNA INIUVIHA VKITCUIl, ll|{A<'<> hihI AIISTKALIS, ?V>rirl n. H IIU |ii'firlli < Hiiilirldf;!', ftliiHH. i8gi. The American Florist. 113 '^^'^'^^'^1^1^ GARDINER'S Rare an0-W-, FisuKiiiii:., IT. ir. F^MSY FL^MTS, FROM FIRST-CLASS SEED. Per Handred, 75c.; Per Thousand, !*4 50. JOHN J. CONNELLY sii"iriT ^yc^AT^m, i>.A.. PANSlESIl flowering ,S: splen- j^lors, $5 00 per t,ooo; 100. CARNATIONS i White. S5. 00 per 100. Uelph'nium formosum ccelestlnum, Delphinium album, $1. CO per dozen. Terms cash. A. OELREICB, Ouinc.v, 111. The Greatest Collection ever offered, including all the Latest Novelties. Our Seed is Warranted to be Fresh, Pure and Strrctly First-class. Send for new Circular and Price-list to the trade. ALBERT BENZ, Douglagton, N. Y. i2,ooo-CARNATIONS-i2,ooo Field gniwn, ami e.xtra line. Mrs. Fisher, Grace Wilder, Silver Spray. W6.OO per 100. ISe.OO per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. GEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua, N. H. CARNATIONS. FIELD (JKOWN plants ready in September and October: leading varieties. Prices per circular, VIOLKT.S— Marie Ijonlse and Swanley White. YounK clumps fur winter forcing $.', 00 per 1(10. Sii»llax— Btronu young plants from ll-tncli pots, »J..Wper 100. ALYSSIIM— Double for winter bloom, frcjni :i-inch pots. $4.00 per 100. Send for circular. W. R. SHELMIRE. Avo/idale. Chester Co., Pa. PANSIES THAT ARE UP. Up and ready to plant when 1 send them. It is not only the plants that are up, the strain is up as well; up to, and most of my customers say, above any strain in the market. The price is down, considering the tliiality. Seed as good would cost you about as much per lOOO plants. Price, free by mail, 100 for 75c; 500,^3; by express, ;?5 per 1000, with discount on larne orders. TRY THEM. THEY ARE WORTH A TRIAL. SEND FOR LIST AND SHORT TAPER ON Cl'LTURE. s:Mrr^^^x:. Plants have been growing, but the price has not ; they are nice and stocky and ready to go right ahead. There is some 15,000 left. Let me have a chance to fill your order and do not delay it too long. Price $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per lOOO, cash with the order. Sample for 10 cents. L.B.338. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, Pa. OF THE ► BEST STRAINS. $5 per 1000 by Express; 75 cts. per 100 by Mail. CASH WITH OBOEB. NOTE. — That my Specialties for the coming season are best varieties of CARNATIONS, COLEUS, GERANIUMS. ^^^fSiS^ro" cuttings. Descriptive Trade List ready in November. Send for it. 2S,000 liS,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Hxtra fine stock, best winter blooming variety, yend for Price List. SO, 000 Sx3,3Lil^3K: r»ltixi*:®, strong, out of 2 inch pots, $12.00 per thousand, $1.50 per hundred. Cash with order. IM«E^r>. SJOHPJI^II>El«, Wholesale Fforist, FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Of over forty leading varieties. Send for Price list. GEO. HANCOCK, Grand Haven, Mich. ir^ielcl Oro^-XTi F»ltiiatss of: LIZZIE McGOWAN CARNATION. ADDBESS 363 MAIN STREET. ORANGE. N. J. TO FrvOJE^ISTS. Gents: — My list of small stock is ready, and partly sent out, but I have failed to name many small and large Flowering Shrubs, f^, J5 and f 10 per 100. Shall soon issue another. P. H. FOSTER, Babylon, N» Y. Mention American Florist. F. A. RIECHERS & SOHNE, Act-ces, Import and Export Nurseries, HAMBURG, GERMANY. specialties in Lilies of the Valley; Azaleas, Ca- mellias in ports, best varieties in Palms and Dwarf Roses. %W WliolAaftlfi CataloKiie on application. 114 The American Florist. Sept. lO. The S. A. F. in Canada. 1 am glad the predictions of many llor- ists throughout the country that tew of the members of the S. A. F. would careto "O to Canada, were not verified. Al- though unable to attend the convention myself, 1 cannot tell how ^lad I am that so' goodly a number availed themselves of the opportunity thusoflercd to become better acquainted with the brethren over the border, and at the same lime see Canada. Having myself been the re- cipient of Canadian hospitality on many occasions, I could safely predict that the welcome extended to the S. A. F. by the Toronto Club, and by the city itsell, would he most hearty. As I was so for- tunate as to have mv home, for nearly four years, at Brockville. Ont., the beau- tiful little "Citv of the Thousand Islands," I can honestly testify to the genuine whole-heartediiess and singleness of pur- pose of the Canadian people when they unilcrtake to do a thing, and I am glad for the name of our Society of .American Florists that they turned out so nobly. If the same spirit manifested by the mem- >)ers of the S. A. F. and the good jjeople who attended the National Educational Convention, held in Toronto a few weeks ago, was shown by the people in general in ourcountrv it woulido moretowards cementing the bond of brotherhood be- tween us than any other power in exist- ence. Are not the Canadian people Americans as well as we of the "States"? And are we not a Society of Ai/nnrati Florists? Then why should we not as well meet in Toronto as in Boston or Washington' Th:it many thought as I think is evident, and 1 am sure the trip to Canad.i has heliied to remove many erroneous impressions from the minds ol manv memlK-rs of the society, and none will ever regret their first trip toCan.-ula. Uuring my residence in Canada 1 became fully convinced that the time is not far distant when we shall Ik- able to meet in Ottawa or Montreal and not be annoyed by that buglxrar. who tries the patience of even the most loyal, the customs offi- cer. F"ew I am sure, who had not before Ixen in Toronto, had the slightest idea of the iK-autiesofthe city they were about to visit, or of the treat in store for them, and certainly none will ever forget the hearty welcome extended to all by our Canadian cousins. The next time the S. A. F. meets in Canada I trust it may \k my good fortune to meet with them. liiiWARi) Sai.yer. Toledo. (I., Aug. '-'7. l"^o^iO! STRONG. HEALTHY PLANTS. Pf rles, Mermels, Hapa Gontier, Bride, Niplie- tos, Bu 00 per lOOU. rBKI> CKKKillTON. • Una pink. 11(1. UU iwr IDO. a«BBl«T WhIU. POO pj>r 110; Mirii ly.alM, Itt §itm.t*ia Mr lO): rr. ■ mui u»r .w. ... m I"!' lUB: M lltD, 'k (d p«r \ai •.'', uj i>iT nai: m iim. KOOfxr lUJ. K. UJpnr lUH Our cJirn»llotl» ana vioick* mt' „ii,^ii 3 town planln and pelfrctly lir»llhy. rrsi tUrtty S'pt'-inti'-r n idy for SaailAW o»»'l alronr plsnta. ^"■^^' rz .'« p«r lub: rn III Pd Adiantum. 25.000 field grown rarnalions. Hinze's White. Lamborn. Anna Webb and Portia. $8 ner 100 New Scarlet Emily Pierson $15 per 100. 25.000 Neapolitan Violets, strong cumps. ready In Sept . $8 per too. .A.. 1«. lr»IJH;i«a*t>PJ, Cr^-inch, stronj;.. 12.00 WHITE LA FRANCE, 2>^-iiich, strong S.OO 3'/z " " 15.00 CLOTILFjE SOUPERT. 2i..-incli, " 6.00 J. C. VAUGHAN, CHICAGO. ROSES. ROSES. ROSES. We have a few thouoand left of the best forc- ing varieiteB, Kood BtronK utock In 3 and 4-lncb pots atlT and I'.' per 100. A\»i> several hundred bouvardla, larKe pUintH, Iml, T. and ft-lncb pom. $12. *I5. and TA) fier 100. Monlly havidwnnll. tine for forcing, all tbi' eadlnif varieties in 2'^lncli pots. $1 per 100. I>ra- cmna Indlvlwa. 2'i.-ln. p«.tH, .1>i per KO; 4-ln.. $12: dou- ble white prlninmes. H. i and r»-ln. pots, $10, $if>. and liO per 100. Kchevena. all bIzcb. very cheap. Snillax, («tronK.2'-ifln. pott*.!^ per 10 ». Over oi e hundred of Ihe bent new and old varieties *>na Cliarla, Paul Ncyron, Prince Caniilk-, ;iiKl others; E,\tka i5TKO^G; 2 years on own mills; also I year buds on Manetti. The larijest and best >;tiiek we liave ever i;rciwn. $15 per 100: $120 per 1000. W. S. LITTLE, Rochester, N. Y. Mention AmerlcKn KlorlHt. Havinj; disposed of my grcenhtiuses aikl part of my stock of plants, the sale of the balance of the stock will be post- poned until further notice; in the mean- time my larj;e stock of azaleas, camel- li.i.s, stove and greenhouse plants will continue at private sale at less than half the wholesale rates. Prices quo- ted nil iippliealion. JOHN DICK, 8r., 63rd and Woodland «v» . PHILADELPHIA. PA. Y(.ii will beiietit the AMI.RICAN VlJt- KIST by mentioning it every lime you write an advertiser in its columns. A very InrRc slot-k ot youuK Ko.'ifs of the lend. ioK bcuilinn nnil forcinif vnritlies. Also inrge stock of snnic in 5 and 6-incli nots. The liest and newest of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS and Renernl ({reenhoiine stock. Trade list mailed on npplication. JACOB SCHIJLZ, IMPORTED H. P. ROSES, Wnrkcd Inw Ml, tho Mtuiottl Mli.rh.'iffcr Iho hont rO' • iilln Ui till! dnrliit hlcicinjIiiK m.Bly Kiul ulvlnu ploniy of ciiltlnKii fiir iinipiuinllnii i|iilrkly. Klnu pliinU tor sail) by tlio U«) "r lUt/U, lit l"w riili'». Price I.lBts I" lil'pllcnnts. AddrewH WILLIAM H. SPOONER. ,1 A MAM) A ri.AIN.dloHl.inl. MASH. K. (;. HILL &• CO., Wholesale Florists, KICHMOM), INDIANA. MtBilOD Anailcui flcrlil. i8gi. The American Florist, 115 GOOD NOVELTIES WORTH CATALOGING. AGERATUM WHITE CARPET (Tapis bland, a de- cided improvement on old sorts, ot purest white, and freest blooming habit. 12 for $1 ; $4 per 100. ABUTILON WHITE NECK, a pleasing rose color with a white base toward the calyx, large well shaped flowers. 12 for Si. 00; $6.00 per 100. COLEUS SUPERBE. the best and brightest out of 500 seedlings, a decided improvement on all ex- isting sorts, leaves large, grand, color flame red with darker reflex, light golden border. $2 per 12. SALVIA KOBOLD, Tne late blooming ol #. splen- dens was always a drawback; here we have an early bloomer, dwarfer and more compact growth and flowers greater substance, nearly twice the size of splendens. $1 per 12; $6 per 100. SAPONARIA JAPOMCA, Double flowering, a haidy perennial which deserves universal cultivation, will grow and bloom all summer in any soil and under most adverse conditions even; for cemetery we know of nothing better; blooms in clusters, perfectly double white, turning pink as flowers fade. $1 per doz.; $6 per ico. Electrotypes can be had of above later. We have thousands of BDuvardias, at $4.00 and $6.00 per 100, in all colors. Primula sinensis, single white, and Kermesina, S4 00 per hundred. For anything in the florist's line ADDRESS NANZ i NEUNER, THE CHEAPEST AND BEST OF ALL. FIR-TREE OIL INSEGTlGIDB-soluble, FOB PLANTS.— To make a solution f or waah- ng or cleansing purposes— Half-a-Plnt of Fir-Tree Oil to ten gallons of water. For Green and Black Fly, Thrip, American Blight. Wooly Aphis, etc.— Half-a-pint of the Fir-Tree Oil to two or four gallons of water, or two or three lablespoonfuls to the pint. For Red Spider and Caterpillar— Half-a-pint of the Fir-Tree Oil to two gallons of water, or three table- spoonfuls to the pint. For Mealy Bug. Brown or White Scale— Half-a- Plnt of the Fir-Tree Oil to four or six quarts of water, four to eight tablespoonfuls to the pint. For Mildew and Blight on J'ruit or Foliage— Half- a-Plnt of the t^r-Tree Oil to a gallon of water, or six tablespoonfuls to the pint. Used with warm water it is quicker in its action than when cold is used. Soft or rain water is necessary, and Applied in Wood, Tin or Pot Vessels.- Galvanized Iron Vessels must not be used. FOR ANIMALS.-For Skin Diseases and KUl- .ng Vermin mix one part of Fir-Tree Oil with three parts of warm water and wet the affected part each day. In some cases it may be used stronger. For Ring-worm apply full strength with a brush each day. FOR BIRDS INFECTED WITH PARA- SITES.-Put a tablespoonf ul of Ftr-Tree Oil in one quart of warm water and dip the bird in it. taking care that its eyes are protected, hold the bird In one hand for one minute, then dip into clean tepid water; this may be repeated. If necessary a much weaker solution may be used with a spray producer. Sold in Bottles and Tins. Manufacturer— E. GRIFFITHS HUGHES, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN. Wholesale Agents A. BOLKEB & SONS, NEW YORK. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ONLY, FHILABEI.FHIA, FA. Our new Catalosne is now out, free upon application. d NURSERY ST0CL| O Fruit and Ornamental List for O Florists and Landscape Artists ^ q" now rbady-frbe ^ O SELOVER & ATWOOD, ^ ^^ WasliiiigtoD Street Nurseries, ^ <3r-ESVg:Erv.A., 3V. -jr. • HOW CAN YOU GET ALONG WITHOUT OUR TRADE DIRECTORY? AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 64 La Salle St.. CHICAGO. DOUBLE RUSSIAN VIOLET. NEW HARDY VARIETY FOR OPEN-GROUND CULTURE We have much pleasure in now ofifering for the first time this hardy Violet, grown by Mr. R. J. Donovan. This Violet has been grown at Chicago for five years, planted in the open ground with no protec- tion beyond covering the beds in late fall with forest tree leaves. The soil is very sandy — too poor to grow geraniums, somewhat shaded by large trees. From a bed 150 feet by 4 feet wide, Mr. D. sold the crop of 34 000 flowers at wholesale in Chicago for $204.00. The style and habit of the plant ,is similar to M. Louise. The leaves, however, are less smooth or glaucous. Flowers large, very double, deliciously fragrant, and of a very deep shade of blue- darker than M. Louise— one or two petals in each flower being dotted with red. The season for cutting lasts about four weeks, commencing here in April lasting well on into May. Mr. D. estimated the profits at 90 per cent., the labor and care being but a trifle. PRICE: Dozen » I'SO Per 100 S-00 Per 1000 J. 6Tvf\UGHf\N,B«<688,6H16flGO. !0.00 GREENHOUSES: WESTERN SPRINGS. NEW CROP EVERGREEN CUT FERNS Special attention paid to supplying the wholesale trade. DAGGER. SPHAGNUM MOSS, ^rs^f oV^^' r.Si per barrel; 6 barrels, JS.OO.Tbarrels, JI5 m^'^ -"toDQUKT EVEKGREENS. »2.0O per barrel. r^. B. BRAOUE?, Hinsdale, JM^ss. THE COLOR QUESTION. "The Laws Of Contrast Of Color" By M. E. CHEUVREAL; 'I'ranslated from the French By JOHN SFANTON. 243 pages, $1.50 postpaid. J. GARDINER & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Fall Catalogue and Price List OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ^^^^S^^^^Si i \>' u z o K O u. Q Z bl at (A m 2 O ■n O 31 O Z m PHILA. IMMORTELLE DESIGN CO. 725 Arch St., Pliiladelplila, Pa. - _ _ _ "^S- — '^ ^ ' If you wish to illustrate your Printing with Cuts, send 50 cents for my Catalogue of FLORAL ELECTROS— S,SSO Engravings. A. BLANC, PHILADELPHIA. Cataloeue of Cactus phiiits free. QATALOGUES. ^ 1 MAKE 'EM, WITH CUTS AND "KNOW HOW." J. Horace McFarland, Please mention the American Flo- rist every time you write any of the advertisers on this page. ii6 The American Florist, Sept. 10. Propagating the Clematis. '■ SiibscrllHT " asks in thi: l"i hkist of August 1.'! about propajjatint; tlR-ikina- atis. They are propagated by scids. cut- tings, gral'ting and sonic kinds by layer- ing. The safest method for the iiioxperi- encfd is to graft, using half matured wooil for the scion on the rootsof Clcina- ati>v llamniula. If the wood is grown in- siilc the results arc much more certain. The grafting should be done early in the season, as wood can then be had in the right condition. If wood is scarce one joint on the scion will do. Layer graft- ing can be done with i)lants growing in the open i>round. .\ slit is cut in the growing branch, thecnd of the root pared on both sides, neatly pushed into the slit and tieiicIkss of Ivdinburg ( large double white! will root freely by being layered in the ordinary wav. H. Frvek. OUR Half-tone ^ * Engravings • • • ARE MADE BY • • • I. MA\Z & CO., Engravers, 107 Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Their work in this journal speaks for itself. Publishers American Florist. AI.I. WI7.IH or HIN'OI.E AND r>()t'ni.l THICK GLASS FOR GREENHOUSES. — ALL OLAZIKR3' SUPPLIKS. — IV Write for lM.i.r>%t prlcrn. Ventilator Macliinery rOK ALL CLASSES OF UHEENIIOUSES EITHER FOR TOP OR SIDES. Awarded tlir on'y Crrliricalcof Merll ■ I BiifTalo CoDvcnIlon. Fal«nted Dec. 10, I HMO. Wrlle for CataloKur l>crorc order- InK elaewhrre. 15. HI1»1»AWI>, YOUNGSTOWN, O. All FHE NURSERY BOOK, hy I.. HLL If. Ilallry. aaimlr.l l,y notrit projMKalora. l>rKcr ifi^n heat A DnilT mrth'Klaof prQj*nvatiiii£ river HDUUI 2000 Varlatiet of < i.Iiivaicd ).lanla .Nearly 100 iiiutlrl. PROPAGATION '/crVe^'i.'"""' '""^ THf HIJHAL PUBLISHIUO COMPANr. TlnrtM HnllillDc, NKW VOBK. EXCELSIOR STANDARD FLOWER POTS, With Patent Ventilated and Perfect Drainage Bottom. f~^ ft T3T^ We beg leave to call your attention to our \j±\SS.\J, EXCELSIOR STANDARD POTS. You cannot well afford to be without them, as they are especially adapted for growing Chrysanthemums and all valuable plants. FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARDED WHEREVER SHOWN. We still carry in stock a full line of the regular "STANDARD" POTS. When writing for price list state sizes and quantity wanted. Price List tent on application to THE WHILLDIN POTTERY CO., wha?t'on%VrW Philadelphia, Pa. TW«ntmn Amerlran KInrlHt, STANDARD FLOWER POTS AND JARDINIERES IN GREAT VARIETY. -6 :PffOTBJ.— Our new Catalogue for the Fall of 1S91, containing illustrations of New Jardinieres especially adapted for Standard Pots is now ready and will be sent on application. HEWS & CO., Cambridge, Mass. Mentinn AmencHn Florist. AHEAD OF EVERYTHING. We Follow None, Prize or No Prize. Our latest improvements in machinery produce a Standard Pot which for lightness, smoothness and durability, has never been equaled. Customers buying of us will SAVE ONE-THIRD IN FREIGHT. And to prove this, we give below a table showing number in Crate and WXIOHT of same, which speaks for itself : site. iN-incb 2 " , It will be seen at a glance, that our puts are one- third llKhter than formerly, and yet we olalni that owlHK to the superior quality of our clay and Im- proved machinery, they are BtronKer than any pot In the market, and we frankly ask you to make the tent, ty 8KNI> KOK PllICKH. No. in Crate. Weight. 3,0)0 2501bn. 2.400 250 " 1,750 260 " 1,480 r 260 " 1,S80 .IW •• 800 :«l " HOO :i.W '• THE CEFREY FLORIST LETTER CO. 1.1 <.rK«ii Sl«-el, ItOSTON, MASS. MailHtaclllfe THE BEST LETTERS IN THE MARKET. Hlien m-lnch and 2-lnt h 12 O) per 1(10. Patent raxtener with each letter. WHEAT DESIGNS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ai.evT-: A. Kolker H Hon., Now \ iirk: K. K. Mr- Alllaler.'.'2 l>uy Ht . N. v.: K Kautnmn, I'hiladolphia; II. Hayerndftrfer .\ Co.. I'hllndflplt.a. i'li. .1. A. Mlniinern. Turnnt", (Int.. A«t. ((ir ('tmudii. ESTABLISHED. 1866, Wire Desj^ Mraufactured br //•'[■* .A . S*TI5FT*E;ivSS,^ S3S F.att Zlit Mtrert. NKW TORK. CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES. ETC. Krecled In nny pHrt of the I). S. t>r CHntidit (llH/.ut^l nil the HELLIWELL PAT. IMPERISHABLE SYSTEM, OR WITH PUTTY. Knr lurttier t«i«lltiionlHlB, lllunlrtited CHtalufrue or eKtliiiiiittN. Hdilronn Joscphus Plenty, HORTICUtTURAL AND SKYLIGHT WORKS. NEW YORK orrii;i;: usLineiiy sucei. MMLOrriCE AND WORKS: 148-16b ".ie««yTi1y."- i8gi. The Amer^ican Florist, 117 THE EVANS CHALLENGE VENTILATING APPARATUS. MO mwH OS* e Q; CO Cm U^iMii^a^aaMB^ ^ WHEN WRITING FOR ESTIMATES, PLEASE GIVE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS: l8t. Give the number of sashes to be lifted. 2Dd. Give the length and depth of sashes, (depth is down the root.) 3rd. Give the length of house. 4th. Give tbe height from the ground to the comb of root. 5th. Give the thickness and width of rafters or aash bar CLEAR CYPRESS SASH BARS Pi JOHNL. DIEZiCO. S 1 530 North Halsted Street, ^ A CHICAQO, ILL. u L " MARING. HART & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Window Glass liiS^^TOi W^^ MA ffllt™|i 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. Oejtt 'THE? :BE>«'n Hot-Water Heating, in its Economy and Superi- ority, will repay in a few seasons its cost. Mention American Florist. L WOLFF MFG. CO., 93 to 117 W. Lake Street, CHICAGO. WRITE FOR ILtCSTRATED CIRCULAR. THE HUMFELD LITTLE GIANT VENTILATING APPARATUS. without a doubt tlie most powerful machine before the public. Will raise sash on both sides at once, or either at once. Will do for all classes of Greenhouses, especially low houses. No shafting or long arms in the wa>'. Will do the work of two other machines. Very cheap. Send at onct for descriptive circular. Pat. 18S2, '85, 'S6, 'S3, '90, '91. ARMORED "niNH'iTEEl fMlLW™'"'" We make a Specialty of GLASS FOR HOT-HOUSES. GALVANIZED IRON GREENHOUSES ENTIRE. No more decaying and sagging bars and frames. Solid Angle Iron Struct- ures. HO PAINTING AND REPAIRING. We have built the largest plant in the United States. Send for sample bars and circulars. M. H. CRITTENDEN & SON, IvIINNEAPOLIS, rvlINN. FOR WATER, AIR, STEAM, ACIDS, OILS, LIQUORS, GAS, SUCTION, Alul for any and every purpose for wlrch a hose can be applied. Sizes, J 3 inch to 42 inches diameter. The making, vending or use of any Serviceable Armored Wire Bound Hose not of our manufac- ture is an infringement on one or more of our Patents. The rights secured to us render each individual dealeror user responsible for such unlawful use with all the consequences thereof. For prices and discounts nd.lrei^s WATERBURY RUBBER CO., Sole Mi'rs and Owners of all the Sphinctrr Gi if Armoird H-se Palruis, 49 Warren Street. New York. J. C;. VAUtiHAN. Agent, CHICAGO. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING AND LUMBER. HO WIDE-AWAKE FI.OBIBT need be told it will pay him to use SASH BARS, etc. made from CLEAR CYPRESS. Bars all Shapes up to 20 feet lon^f. ^F~ Send for circulars and estimates. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Hamilton Co., LOCKLAIMD, OHIO. Mention American Florist. HAIL Lock the door BEFORE the horse is stolen. Do it JVO"W ! JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y F. H. A., Saddle Rl««r, M.J. Mention American Florist. When you write to any of the ad- vertisers in this paper please say that you saw the advertisement in the American Florist. ii8 The American Florist. Sept. TO, Index to Advertisers. AdTertlslnn lUtes etc. 1C»- Bailer K A Ill Barnard W W & Co.. .Ill Ba7er«dorfer □ A Co .115 Bern Albert Il.'i BercerUU ACo Ill Blanc A 115 BockWmA 112 Bojlnitton \V 1) 112 Brafue 1. B 115 Buddenborir Herman. Ill Burns A Kuynor Il'.i BnrrowJU \Vi Buiion Geo E 113 Cameron U I, 112 CarmodTj 1) 1!S Cefrer Letter Co IW Connelly JohnJ 113 Criltenaen M U & SonllT OeVeerJ A Ill Oertne's Boiler W»«. lis Dick John 8r IH DIei. John L. *Co U' Hreer H. A IC'.i KlderlnK J W lU BlllponA Kuebn 109 BIj Z DeKorest A Co.. Ill Fields 8 112 Foster PH 113 Gardiner J A Co 11 11 13 US GasserJM lO Gonialei ACo HI Hall Association 117 Hammond. BenJ 116 Hancock Gei. 113 BarmsEJ 1C9 Hartford 4 Nichols.. .108 Berr. Albert M 113 HesserW J 112 Hew9 AH4CO lu: Hill EG AGO lU BlppardB IIC niieblnss* Co 118 UolbrookS V 110 aookar. H. M Ili: HorsnEdwC V'J Htuhes BU 115 Haiseboscb Bros Ill Homfeld W U 117 Hnnt K li ll'J Hnnter Krunk U US Jennlniis K B in Keanloott Bros K'.> Kramer I N A Son ....112 Kroescbell Bros lis la Kocne AStabI lUi Uttle WS 114 Lockland LamberCo..ll7 lyonn Daniel B W.> McBrldeAlei 113 McCarthy N KACo...ir9 McKarland J H... IC'J Hi McGowan John 113 ManzJ ACo 110 MKrloK. Hart i Co — 117 Man Frederick IHi Miller, Geo. W 112 Moffatt (IJ Ill Nanz ..t Neuner ll.i Newnll Miss Ida 112 Newsliani J A. 11! Oel eich Anton Ii3 HeleyG 112 Phlla. Im. Deslfrn Co.115 Pierce BntlerA Pierce. I is Plerton AN 114 Pierson F K ("o Ill Plenty JoBephas 110 Poeblmann Bros 112 Probst Bros Floral Coll2 Quaker City Mch wks.lK Uandall AL 11'.' Reck John ..11'.' Reed A Keller 11>> Blechers F A A Sohne. U'i Rolker. A. A Sons HI Rural Pub Co HO SanderACo HO Saul John 112 Schneider Kred 113 Schuli jHcnb 114 Schwiike Cluis HI ScollaT John A Ii8 Scott Rob't ASon 112 Scott Wm 112 Selover A Atwood 115 Shelmlre WR. 113 Sheridan WF U;i SlebrechtA Wadley. . . . IIU Slplie nopirel A Co 116 Sltnatlons. Want* HO SnjlthCAKloralCo IC'.I Smith Uenry 114 Spooner Wra II 114 StelTens N 116 Stewart. Wm. J IClt Slorrs \ Harrison Co .114 Ktrauss <; A Co U'J ThMiiisun Mrs J SB. ..112 VaughanJC....112 114 115 Waban Conserv'torieslU Waterbury Rubber Coll7 Whilldin Pot Co 110 Wllks 8 Mfg Co 117 Wisconsin Flower Ex. HO WolffLMtgCo 117 Wood Bros 114 TounK John 119 ZIrnglebelD 113 Gbrmantown, Pa.— The annual chrys- anthemum show of the Germantown Hort. Society will lie held in Vernon Hall NovemlxT 10 to 1-t- inclusive. By per- mission of the society the exhibition will Im: in charge of Mr. Albert Woltemate. The florists of Boston will have the assistance of merchants in other lines of trade in their crusade against the street fakirs. The street vendors of flowers have multiplied to such an extent as tobc a nuisance to all storekee])ers and to pe- destrians also. A [K'tition signed by a large numlx-r of retail incrcliants has Ix-en presented to the city gi-°HOT water FLORIDA HEATERS rOR GREENHOUSES. Made in 38 Sues lor Sleam: Made in 33 Sizes lor Hot-Water. THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS IN USE. II;. 'A H:%i£ns.ltt*' l-'4-cd. 'i'linius ..nl %o iinm. S]i\ «>■ '2.% |»<>r «'i>iit ill I'lifl. i;t\rs:i niiirnrin li<-iit itny »ii4l nl|rlil. fully \inrntii<4*. «JAKAI<)I>^', EVANSVTLLE, im). Ilollitrr* niHdn ctween three and four acres of rhododendrons. It seems to me that we should have some temporary structure or structutes in such shape that wecould accommodate any exhibits that might be presented at this moment. I think it would be advis- able that you suggest that an amount be appropriated at the earliest possible mo- ment for us to i)ut u]) temporary struct- ures to accommodate exhibits from time to time. Furthermore, in connection with these structures I think we should have a good-sized piece of ground pro- vided lor our use so that we can have auxiliaries to help us out in case of failure in any one department of the decoration ol the grounds. For instance, when the summer flowers die 1 would liketoljeable to i)ut a million asters in their places in a single night, and we must have ground in which to grow these asters. Thus, like a kaleidescope, we can transform the grounds from time to time. Mj- idea is progrcsiion : that we should not be tied down to old methods; hence the necessity- of material to back us. In the discussion which followed the exposition of Mr. Thor|jc's views, he again remarked: Vou will understand that the main walks surrounding the horticultural building arc to be 50 feet wide, consefjuently we will have ."iO feet in grass, a 50 foot walk, and in some places not more than one foot between that and the lagoon. Jt is a cruel thing after Mr. Jcnney has cxix-ndcd his time on this magnificent structure that it should not be fully decorated. There is no (juestion but the building should be moved back to its original lines. The following resolution was presented by Mr. Chamliers, and unanimously adopted: Rbsolved, That this committee hereby ao- prove of the suggestion to move the horticult- ural building back to and beyond the line of the first proposed silt- It is a magnificent and ap- propriate stiucture, but il allowed to remain on the present lints, could not be Droperly seen. The proposed removal will allow ample space in front for sub-tropical, carpet, and other types ol ttedding and out iloor planting. In the opinion ofth's committee the proposed change is abso- lutely necessary. Mr. VVm. Hamilton then presented the following resolution, which was unani- mously adopted: KR80I.VFII, That it is the sense ol this commit- tee that the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($j5.ooo) be immediately approprinied for Ote erection of the propawd "It-niporary" buildings, with the understanding that these buildings, although so-ntwhat temporary in their charac- ter, will t»e absoluiely necessary :iiid in constant use l>efore. after am! during the enllic time of the exhibition. At the 8UK};c8tion of the chairman, Mr. Thor|>c outlined briefly a plan of work, as follows: The ladiex arc very anxious for theflori- cultural department to f the nioHl iniporl.-iiit fnctiirs in the liortieidtiiral liiiHinrHN is the decora- tion of groiinflii iH'longing to gentlemen of ■mull nic.'inB, gentlemen who can afToril to tiei or.'ite an acre, or more or Icmh, a» the cn(M- may lie. .Mv idi-.i wmilil Ik- to have nil varietie* of decoration, little fruit gardenit, vegetable gardens, etc., to surround the building* in accordance with their architecture, which would show how such things should be done. Mr. Hill presented the following resolu- tion, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That it is the unanimous opinion of this advisory committee that a number ol greenhouse structures — the number and amount of space to be determined by the Chief of Flori- culture—be erected at once, so that proper care may be taken of exhibits and plants that may be shipped during the next few weeks before the extreme cold weather sets in, said structures to be of a temporary character and to be placed in Jackson Park, with suflicient ground to grow the immense quantities of seedling and herba- ceous plants needfal for the proper embellish- ment of the grounds; and to piocure a continu- ous display c f flowering plants during the con- tinuance of the exhibition. Mr. Craig then presented the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the members of this commit- tee, in their extended review of the grounds yes- terday, were fully impressed with llie fact that the preparations in the different departments are on an adequate, colossal scale, and th=y will go back to their towns and the different organiza- tions they represent with the feeling that horti- culture and floriculture will doubtless be repre- sented on a scale never before attempted in the history of the world, in entire harmony with the magnitude and completeness of the other de- partments. The following resolution was presented b}' Mr. Craig, and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this committee desires to ex- tend hearty thanks to Chief Architect Burnham, Landscape' Kngineer Olmsted, and other heads of divisions for their influence in obtaining the wooded island for the purposes of horticulture and floriculture. Its many advantages are fully appreciattd. John Thorpe. We are jilcased to lie able to jircscnt in this issue an excellent portrait of Mr. John Thorpe, Chief of the Floricultural Division of the Bureau of llorticultiu'c of the World's Columbian lixposition, from a photograph taken last week. Mr. Thorpe is so well known to our readers that any details regarding his life and work are liardly necessary, but to the younger men in the trade and those who have not been readers of the Florist since its inception, a few general details may be interesting at this time. Mr. Thorpe was born in 1842, in Ivng- land, where he received a thorough prac- tical education in all the varied details of gardening, and while very young ,i;ave indication of the tnmsual aliility wliicli afterw.'ird made him one of the Ibicniost men in tlie jirolession. He cameto Amer- ica in 1.S7-1- and his position eversincehas been in the van ol the wonderful, ulviinces made by horticulture on this continent in the l.-ist three decides. To him we are indebted fur tlu' initi.il movement tli.'it resulted in the i)ig,iniz.i- tion of the Society of Anicric.iii I'loiisls, the society tli.'it has done so niiieli lor the ailvaneenieiit of the best interests of tlori- cidtnre in Ainerici, ;iiid to his skill ,'is .'i hybridizer and cross-fertilizer we are in- debted for many of the pl.ints that form a large sh;ire of the stock of the floristsof America today, particularly among gera- niums, ehrysantheiniiins and carnations. He w.'is the first president of the Society of American I'lorists and li.-is.ilwaysbecn an earnest, faithful worker for its advance- ment. And now he has been selected to direct the